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Rapid warming over West Asia can lead to havoc in Mumbai

India, May 15 -- This week Mumbai was at the receiving end of an unexpected mix of a blinding dust storm, battering winds and sheets of rain but which also dissipated quickly. Freak weather events can... Read More


Drivers, small bizmen, casual workers among 14 deceased

India, May 15 -- Sachin Yadav, 23 Occupation: Employed at the petrol pump Yadav, a native of Pratapgarh in Uttar Pradesh, was on duty at the petrol pump when the incident occurred. Arvind Yadav, his... Read More


CBI arrests Wadhawan over Rs.35k-cr bank fraud

New Delhi, May 15 -- The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested Dheeraj Wadhawan, promoter of Dewan Housing Finance Ltd (DHFL), in its corruption probe into the Rs.35,000 crore fraud - con... Read More


Lawyers can't be sued in consumer courts: SC

New Delhi, May 15 -- The Supreme Court on Tuesday ruled that lawyers cannot be sued in consumer courts for poor service, clarifying the extent of their liability under the Consumer Protection Act (CPA... Read More


10% dip in imports of fertilisers in 2023-24

New Delhi, May 15 -- India's imports of fertilisers in 2023-24 fell nearly 10% due to a boost in local production as the country, which entirely depends on overseas markets for many types of crop nutr... Read More


US threatens sanctions over Iran deals, envoy hits back

New Delhi, May 15 -- Hours after India and Iran signed a long-term agreement to expand Indian operations at Chabahar port, the US warned that all entities engaging in business deals with Iran face the... Read More


Jolly Gymkhana, STG Kandivali reach final

Mumbai, May 15 -- STG Kandivali Centre and Jolly Gymkhana won their respective semi-finals in the U-19 Naren Tamhane tourney. Brief scores: STG Kandivali Centre 260 & 79/6d beat STG Kandivali 86 & 35... Read More


Commuters have a tough day

MUMBAI, May 14 -- It was a manic Monday for lakhs of rail commuters in the city. From suburban trains to the metro rail to BEST buses, all the different modes of public transport went for a toss. Whil... Read More


Strong winds trigger snags, power outage

Mumbai, May 14 -- Strong winds on Monday afternoon caused a technical snag at Maharashtra State Electricity Transmission Corporation Limited's (MSETCL) substation in Kalwa. At least nine feeders suppl... Read More


Cloud of dust engulfs city as it is hit by first pre-monsoon showers

Mumbai, May 14 -- A massive dust storm engulfed large parts of Mumbai and suburbs as the first pre-monsoon showers accompanied by lightning hit the city on Monday. Similar weather conditions were obse... Read More