Mumbai Rain Live Updates: Heavy rains in Mumbai, waterlogging reported in many parts; train services affected

Business News›News›Newsblogs›Mumbai Highlights News Updates: Several flights diverted and about 50 flights cancelled due to inclement weather 09 Jul 2024 | 12:29:09 AM ISTMumbai Highlights News Updates: Several flights diverted and about 50 flights cancelled due to inclement weather. Here’s the wrap for todayMoney laundering: ED moves SC challenging Jharkhand HC order granting bail to JMM leader Hemant SorenLand scam case: ED challenges Jharkhand HC bail to CM SorenMaharashtra: School holiday declared in Navi Mumbai tomorrowParis Olympics: Star shuttler PV Sindhu to be India’s flag bearer, along with table tennis ace A Sharath KamalJ&K’s Kathua: Four soldiers killed, six injured in terrorist ambushAssam floods death toll: Six more people died in Assam floods today, taking the total death toll to 72Salman Khan house firing: Chargesheet filed in Mumbai court against 6 arrested accused and 3 wanted menZelensky calls for emergency UN Security Council meeting after Russian strikes”We are not happy with the situation here and I am ready to bring peace,” says Rahul GandhiFAA orders inspections of 2,600 Boeing 737 airplanes over oxygen mask issueUK PM Starmer says economy is ‘in a bad state’I am ready to bring peace in Manipur: Rahul GandhiPM Modi lands in Russia ahead of meet with Vladimir PutinWorli (Mumbai) hit-and-run case: Accused Rajesh Shah – father of accused Mihir Shah – granted bailBiden tells Democratic lawmakers he’s committed to 2024 race, beating TrumpIsrael-Hamas WarHamas says ongoing Israeli operations in Gaza City could have ‘disastrous repercussions’ for the cease-fire talksGratitude to Putin for hosting me at Novo-Ogaryovo tonight: PM ModiPM Modi at Presidential Palace, RussiaPM Modi arrives at Presidential Palace for private meeting and dinner with Russian President Vladimir Putin. PM Modi is on a two-day State visit to RussiaHeavy rainfall causes waterlogging in parts of Matunga in MumbaiPM Modi leaves for Presidential Palace for private meeting and dinner with Russian President Vladimir PutinKathua terror attack: Death toll updateOne more army personnel succumbs to injuries in Kathua terror attack; Death toll rises to five: OfficialsSeveral flights diverted and about 50 flights cancelled due to inclement weather in MumbaiAnant & Radhika’s Haldi ceremonyFAA orders inspections of 2,600 Boeing 737 airplanesThe Federal Aviation Administration said Monday it is requiring inspections of 2,600 Boeing 737 airplanes because passenger oxygen masks could fail during an emergency. The FAA said it was requiring the inspections of 737 MAX and NG airplanes after multiple reports of passenger service unit oxygen generators shifting out of position, an issue that could result in an inability to provide supplemental oxygen to passengers during a depressurization event. Boeing on June 17 issued a bulletin to airlines calling for visual inspections.Russian missiles kill 36 in UkraineRussia struck cities across Ukraine on Monday with a missile barrage that killed three dozen people and ripped open a children’s hospital in Kyiv, an assault condemned as a ruthless attack on civilians. Dozens of volunteers including hospital staff and rescue workers dug through debris from the Okhmatdyt paediatric hospital in a desperate search for survivors after the rare day-time bombardment, AFP journalists on the scene saw. President Volodymyr Zelensky said Russia launched dozens of missiles toward five towns and cities, in the south and east of the country, as well as the capital.Assam floods death tollSix more people died in Assam floods today, taking the total death toll to 72 till date, 8th July 2024ED challenges Jharkhand HC bail to CM SorenED moves Supreme Court challenging Jharkhand High Court order granting bail to CM Hemant Soren in the money laundering matter related to land scam case.J&K’s Kathua: Four soldiers killed, six injured in terrorist ambushFour army personnel were killed and six injured on Monday when terrorists ambushed their vehicle in the remote Machedi area of Jammu and Kashmir’s Kathua district. The terrorists hurled a grenade and opened fire targeting Army vehicles which were on a routine patrol on the Machedi-Kindli-Malhar road at around 3.30 pm near Badnota village in Lohai Malhar, 150 km from Kathua town. Security forces retaliated but the terrorists fled into the nearby forest, the officials said, adding an intermittent exchange of firing was going on between the terrorists and security forces when the last reports were received.Maharashtra: School holiday declared in Navi MumbaiNavi Mumbai Municipal Corporation has declared a holiday in all schools in its limits on 9th July. All govt and private schools to remain closed as per NMMC Education dept ordersParis OlympicsOlympic medallist former shooter Gagan Narang named Indian contingent’s Chef-de-Mission for Paris OlympicsMaharashtra: NEET-UG paper leakCBI arrests a person in connection with alleged manipulation in NEET-UG in Maharashtra’s Latur, say officialsPijush Hazarika’s clarificationSalman Khan house firingChargesheet filed in Mumbai court against 6 arrested accused and 3 wanted men including Lawrence BishnoiZelensky calls for emergency UN Security Council meeting after Russian strikesReports AFPBiden tells Democratic lawmakers he’s committed to 2024 race, beating TrumpUS President Joe Biden told his fellow Democrats in Congress that he is ‘firmly committed’ to his reelection campaign, vowing to remain in the presidential contest to beat Republican challenger Donald Trump.UK PM Starmer says economy is ‘in a bad state’Prime Minister Keir Starmer described the British economy as “in a bad state” on Monday, saying his new government would make the decisions needed to bring about change.Rahul Gandhi in ManipurAs a congress party, we will support whatever is good for Manipur: Rahul GandhiIt is important that PM comes here and listens to people of Manipur: RahulEven without tragedy, PM should have visited Manipur: Rahul GandhiIt is the third time I am visiting since the tragedy happened. I was expecting some improvement but I was disappointed that the situation is no where near where it should be: Rahul GandhiI have never seen anywhere in India what is going on here: Rahul GandhiI am ready to bring peace in Manipur: Rahul GandhiWe expressed our displeasure to governor and said we are not happy with the situation here. I dont want to politicise the situation: Rahul GandhiCongress party and me are available. We will help you as LoP: Rahul GandhiSome injured people are here (admitted in the local hospital) with knee and chest pain. I hope as they receive treatment, they will be relieved from pain. If (Bhole) Baba is listening, I appeal to him to monetarily help the victims. If he doesn’t take care of his devotees, then who will? If he does not extend help, then the public should also understand that they should stay away from such hypocritical people- Azad Samaj Party Chief and MP Chandrashekhar Azad on Hathras stampedePrime Minister Narendra Modi receives Guard of HonourWorli (Mumbai) hit-and-run case | Accused Rajesh Shah – father of accused Mihir Shah – granted bail by Sewree Court at a provisional cash bail of Rs 15,000Worli (Mumbai) hit-and-run case | Accused Rajesh Shah – father of accused Mihir Shah – granted bail by Sewree Court.Worli (Mumbai) hit-and-run case | Accused Rajesh Shah – father of accused Mihir Shah – files bail plea before Sewree Court: Adv Sudhir Bhardwaj, counsel of Rajesh Shah. The court sent him to judicial custody today.Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrives in Moscow, Russia. The First Deputy Prime Minister of Russia, Denis Manturov receives him.PM Modi lands in Russia ahead of meet with Vladimir PutinPrime Minister Narendra Modi arrived here on Monday on a two-day high-profile visit to Russia during which he will hold summit talks with President Vladimir Putin to review all aspects of bilateral ties and explore opportunities to further boost cooperation in sectors like trade, energy and defence. It is Modi’s first trip to Russia in nearly five years. His last visit to Russia was in 2019 when he attended an economic conclave in the Far East city of Vladivostok. During the 22nd India-Russia annual summit on Tuesday, Modi and Putin are expected to explore ways to further expand bilateral relations in diverse areas, including trade, energy and defence.Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin has constituted a one-member committee to study and recommend amendments to the three criminal lawsTamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin has constituted a one-member committee headed by Justice M Satyanarayan (retired) to study and recommend amendments to be made at the state level in three criminal laws enacted by the Government of India, including change of name of the laws in Hindi. The one-member committee will submit its report within a month. The one-member committee will consult with advocate associations and other stakeholdersCong leader Rameshwar Oraon, RJD’s Satyanand Bhokta, Baidyanath Ram of JMM take oath as ministers in Hemant Soren govt in JharkhandUK govt says attack on Ukraine children’s hospital ‘appalling’Terrorists attack Army vehicle in J&K, KathuaTerrorists attack an Indian Army convoy on Monday in the Machedi area of Kathua district, Jammu and Kashmir. The targeted location is under the jurisdiction of the Indian Army’s 9 Corps. According to defence officials, “Indian Army convoy attacked by terrorists in Machedi area of Kathua district in Jammu and Kashmir. The area falls under the 9 Corps of the Indian Army.” Following the terrorist attack, Indian troops engaged the attackers and returned fire. The defence officials stated, “After firing by terrorists, our troops also retaliated.”SC posts for July 11 hearing on pleas alleging irregularities in NEET-UG exam held on May 5.Jharkhand Cabinet Expansion: JMM leader Champai Soren takes oath as ministerSupreme Court asks NTA to identify the candidates who benefited from the NEET-UG paper leak. Supreme Court also asked NTA to identify centres/cities where leak took place.NEET-UG 2024: SC directs NTA to inform it when leak of question paper took place for first timeNEET-UG 2024: SC directs CBI to submit report indicating status of investigationSupreme Court says it will have to be scrutinised whether alleged breach has taken place at systemic level, whether the breach has affected integrity of entire exam process, whether it’s possible to segregate beneficiaries of fraud from untainted students. In a situation where breach affects entirety of process and it’s not possible to segregate beneficiaries from others, it may be necessary to order re-test, says Supreme Court. Supreme Court says where the breach is confined to specific centres and it’s possible to identify beneficiaries of wrongdoing, it may not be proper to order re-test such an exam, which has been conducted on massive scale.French President Emmanuel Macron asks prime minister to remain temporarily after election leaves government in limboDelhi’s Rouse Avenue Court reserves order on cognizance of charge sheet filed by CBI against BRS leader K Kavitha in the Delhi Excise policy case. The court said that it would pronounce the order on July 15.NEET-UG: SC asks about involving cyber forensic unit, using AI to ascertain number of wrongdoers, explore possibility of re-test for themNEET-UG exam: Supreme Court also observes that there should be a sort of a multi-disciplinary committee of experts from across the countrySupreme Court asks how many students’ results have been withheld owing to leakage which took place; asks, where are these students – as in their geographical distribution? Are we still finding out the wrongdoers and have we been able to identify the beneficiaries?, asks Supreme Court from government.Supreme Court also observes that there should be a sort of a multi-disciplinary committee of experts from across the country. We are dealing with the most prestigious branch of study and every middle-class person wants their children to study either medicine or engineering, assuming we are not going to cancel the exam, how do we identify the beneficiaries and if we can allow the counselling to happen and what has happened so far, says Supreme Court.Results of how many wrongdoers have been withheld, want to know geographical distribution of such beneficiaries: SC on NEET-UG 2024NEET-UG exam: Before we order a re-test we must be conscious of extent of leak, says SCNEET-UG exam: Supreme Court observes that it is an admitted fact that there is a leak and the nature of leak is something that we are determining. You don’t cancel a whole exam only because 2 students engaged in malpractice. Therefore, we must be careful about the nature of leak. Before we order a re-test we must be conscious of extent of leak as we are dealing with 23 lakh students.NEET-UG 2024: It is clear that leak of question paper has taken place, says SCIf paper leak is taking place through Telegram, WhatsApp and electronic means, then it spreads like wildfire: SC on NEET-UG 2024Citigroup report fails to consider the positive trends and comprehensive data from official sources: Labour MinistryCJI: One thing is clear – leak has taken place. Question is, how widespread is the reach? report LiveLawThere are certain red flags, 67 candidates scoring 720/720; in previous years, proportion was very low: SC on NEET-UG 2024If we are unable to identify those guilty, then re-test has to be ordered: SC on NEET-UG 2024NEET-UG 2024: If leak has been propagated through social media, then re-test has to be ordered, says SCNEET-UG 2024: If sanctity of exam is lost, then re-test has to be ordered, says SCA Russian missile barrage has struck a Kyiv children’s hospital and officials say they are assessing the damage.Mumbai rain news live updates: High tide alert in Mumbai following incessant heavy rainfall.Pleas in SC seek cancellation of exam, order to NTA to conduct re-test, besides court-monitored probe into ‘irregularities’NEET-UG: SC also hears plea of over 50 successful Gujarat-based candidates seeking to restrain NTA from cancelling examMumbai rain news live updates: Traffic has resumed on all roads. Traffic is running on Eastern and Western highways and all railway lines, says Maharashtra CM Eknath ShindeOn Mumbai rains, Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde says, “Traffic has resumed on all roads. Senior BMC officials are present at all waterlogging-prone spots in the city. The State Disaster Management Authority, NDRF, BMC are on alert. Traffic is running on Eastern and Western highways and all railway lines. NDRF teams have reached all three coastal districts in the state. Army, Navy and Air Force are also on alert.”Mumbai rain news live updates: Rain continues in MumbaiMumbai rain news live updates: Train services resume, disaster personnel on standbyOn Mumbai rains, Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde said, “Since last night, Mumbai has received 300mm rain, around 200 water pumps of the Railways and more than 400 BMC water pumps are in service to drain out water. Trains on the Central and Harbour lines have resumed. Disaster management authorities, Army, Navy, and Air Force are on alert.”Mumbai rain news live updates: Mail Express trains stranded due to heavy rainsAll the Mail Express trains which were stranded because of heavy rains and water logging at various locations early morning today have reached their destinations, the Central Railway said. All the passengers have been provided with the water, food and all assistance required, it added.Mumbai rain news live updates: Powai lake starts overflowingPowai lake, one of the most important artificial lakes in the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) area, started overflowing around 4.45 am today. With a water holding capacity of 545 crore litres, the lake’s water is used only for industrial purposes, BMC said in a tweet.Mumbai rain news live updates: CM chairs high-level meetingMaharashtra CM Eknath Shinde is chairing a high-level meeting at the Disaster Control Room to review the flood situation in the state and Mumbai due to heavy rains. Mumbai Guardian Minister MP Lodha, Relief and Rehabilitation Minister Anil Patil and others are present in the meeting.12 dead due to lightning strikes in BiharIn the last 24 hours, 12 people have died due to lightning strikes in Bihar, ex-gratia of Rs 4 lakhs each to be given to families of the deceased persons: CMOSC issues notice on pleas of Delhi Police challenging bail granted to four convicts in murder case of TV journalist Soumya VishwanathanMumbai rain news live updates: Congress slams Maha govtOn waterlogging in Mumbai after heavy rains, Maharashtra Congress President Nana Patole said, “The mindset of the Maharashtra government was of corruption, of ending the democratic system. The people of Mumbai are suffering the consequences of that today. This is the failure of the government. Now you (Maharashtra CM) will go to the spot and do a photo session, what is the benefit of this?”Mumbai rain news live updates: Central Railway GM appeals people not to leave their homesRam Karan Yadav, General Manager, Central Railway said, “It has been raining heavily since night. More than 30 mm of rain has fallen in 6 hours. We are monitoring the situation and trying to keep the trains running. Due to heavy rains, especially on the main line, there is waterlogging around Kurla Bhandup and here on the Harbour Line, from Wadala to Mankhurd, it is closed because there is a lot of water logging around Chunabhatti. These services are disrupted… We have cancelled some trains and diverted some trains… I appeal to people not to leave their homes unless it is necessary.”Mumbai rain news live updates: Brace for more rains, says IMDOn heavy rainfall in Mumbai, IMD Director Sunil Kamble said, “Around 270mm rainfall was recorded between 2 am and 6 am today. An ‘orange’ alert for heavy to very heavy rainfall has been issued in Mumbai for the next 24 hours. ‘Yellow’ alert for heavy rain issued for tomorrow.”2006 Nithari serial killings: SC seeks response from Surendra Koli on pleas filed by CBI against HC verdict acquitting himMumbai rain news live updates:Central Railway announces changes in MAIL/ EXPRESS train scheduleA) SHORT ORIGINATING1) 20706 (CSMT-J) JCO 08/07/2024 SHORT ORIGINATE EX. KALYAN SCH DEP AT 14:17 HRS. ON 08/07/2024B) SHORT TERMINATE1) 20705 (J – CSMT) JCO 08.07.2024 SHORT TERMIATE AT. KYN. ON 08/07/2024.C) RE SCHEDULE1) 12167 OF DATE 07.07.2024 (SCH DEP 22:45) RE-RE/SCH AT 15:00 ON DATE 08.07.2024.2) 12141 OF DATE 07.07.2024 (SCH DEP 23:35) RE-RE/SCH AT 12:00 ON DATE 08.07.2024.3) 12165 OF DATE 08.07.2024 (SCH DEP 06:00) RE/SCH AT 14:00 ON DATE 08.07.2024.4) 15017 OF DATE 08.07.2024 (SCH DEP 06:35) RE/SCH AT 11:00 ON DATE 08.07.2024.5) 12171 OF DATE 08.07.2024 (SCH DEP 07:55) RE/SCH AT 13:00 ON DATE 08.07.2024.6) 14313 OF DATE 08.07.2024 (SCH DEP 08:05) RE/SCH AT 16:00 ON DATE 08.07.2024Mumbai rain news live updates: Some train services restoredCentral Railway said that train services on Main line Down & Up Fast line between CSMT – Thane restored at a restricted speed. Mail Express trains are also being moved.Mumbai rain news live updates: Traffic officials clear drain holes of Western Express HighwayJharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren moves confidence motion in AssemblyMumbai rain news live updates: Waterlogging reported in low-lying areasHeavy rains in some low-lying areas led to waterlogging and disruption of suburban train services, the BMC said today. Water-logging was reported from Worli, Buntara Bhavan, in Kurla East, King’s Circle area of Mumbai, Dadar and Vidyavihar Railway Station.Mumbai Rain News Live Updates: Central Railway suspends services in certain routesDue to water logging at various places, train services on Main line-Down & Up Fast line between CSMT-Thane is suspended. However, Down & Up slow lines are running. Harbour line services are temporarily suspended due to waterlogging at Chunnabhati: Central RailwayDelhi High Court seeks a reply from Tihar Jail authorities on Kejriwal’s pleaDelhi High Court seeks a reply from Tihar Jail authorities on a plea of Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal seeking two additional legal meetings with his lawyers. The matter has been listed for hearing on July 15. The CM’s application was rejected by the trial court.PM Modi leaves for Russia, Austria visit, to meet President Vladimir Putin todayMumbai Rain News Live Updates: Mumbai University cancels exams scheduled for todayMumbai University has postponed all exams of the Centre of Distance and Open Learning scheduled on Monday of the first half following heavy rains, an official statement said.”The Mumbai University has postponed all exams of the Centre of Distance and Open Learning (formerly IDOL) scheduled on Monday, July 8, 2024 of the first half, i.e., from 11 am to 2 pm. The new date for these exams is July 13, 2024. Time & venue will remain the same,” a statement from the Varsity said.Mumbai Rain News Live Updates: Commuters queue up for busMumbai Rain News Live Updates: BMC declares holiday for school for second-sessionAmid heavy rains in Mumbai, Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation has declared a holiday for the second-session of schools today. A holiday was declared for the first session of schools in the morning.Mumbai Rain News Live Updates: IMD forecasts heavy rain at isolated placesNowcast for Mumbai valid for the next 3 hours (till 1300 hrs IST today). Moderate spells of rainfall in the city and suburbs. Forecast for the next 24 hours (Till 0830 hrs IST of 09th July)- heavy rainfall at isolated places: IMD MumbaiMumbai Rain News Live Updates: Emergency personnel on standbyAccording to ANI, BMC commissioner Bhushan Gagrani monitoring the situation personally from the disaster control room. Emergency personnel and officers, along with the emergency control room are stationed at various locations in Mumbai and are keeping an eye on all developments.All Deputy Commissioners, Assistant Commissioners, and other systems of the corporation are active at various locations.Odisha: President Murmu takes stroll on Golden Beach; expresses concern over ‘extreme’ weather eventsPresident Droupadi Murmu who is on a four-day visit to her home state of Odisha, expressed concern over the terrible series of heatwaves witnessed in many parts of the country during the summer and flagged that extreme weather events have become more frequent around the globe in recent years. President Murmu, who is in Odisha for the annual Jagannath Rath Yatra, visited Puri’s Golden Beach and shared images from the visit on Monday.Due to water logging at various places, train services on Main line-Down & Up Fast line between CSMT-Thane is suspended. However, Down & Up slow lines are running. Harbour line services are temporarily suspended due to waterlogging at Chunnabhati: Central Railway.Due to the heavy rains, all the exams of CDOE (formerly IDOL) scheduled on 8th July in the first half from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM, have been postponed. The new date for these exams will be 13th July: University of Mumbai.Beryl has again strengthened into a hurricane as it bears down on southern Texas.Mumbai: Due to water logging at various places, train services on the main line down and up fast line between CSMT – Thane is suspended. However, down and up slow lines are running. Harbour line services are temporarily suspended due to waterlogging at Chunnabhati: Central RailwaysRescue official says a landslide at an unauthorised gold mine on Indonesia’s Sulawesi island kills at least 11, reports APRupee rises 5 paise to 83.44 against US dollar in early tradeThe rupee appreciated 5 paise to 83.44 against the US dollar in early trade on Monday, as the American currency and crude oil prices retreated from their elevated levels. Forex traders said foreign fund inflows also aided investors’ sentiments and supported the rupee. At the interbank foreign exchange market, the local unit opened at 83.45 and gained further to 83.44 against the greenback, registering a rise of 5 paise from its previous close. On Friday, the rupee settled at 83.49 against the US dollar.Boeing will plead guilty to a criminal fraud charge stemming from two deadly 737 Max crashes, Justice Department says, reports APMumbai rains: NDRF deploy teams to ‘avert’ flood-like situationAnticipating severe waterlogging in various parts of the city, the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) has deployed its teams after heavy rain was reported in several parts of the city. The Met Department has predicted light to moderate spell of rainfall likley over Mumbai during next 3 hours. The teams have been deployed in Thane, Vasai ( Palghar), Mahad (Raigad), Chiplun (Ratnagiri), Kolhapur, Sangli, Satara Ghatkopar, Kurla and Sindhudurg. NDRF said it has also deployed three regular teams at Andheri and one team at Nagpur.Mumbai Rain News Live Updates: Visuals from DadarMumbai Rain News Live Updates: Suburban trains are running upto 10 minutes lateSuburban trains are running upto 10 minutes late as water is above track level between Matunga Road and Dadar due to heavy rains. High-capacity water pumps are being used to drain water away from the railway tracks, said Western Railway.NDRF teams deployed in many areas in MaharashtraNDRF tweeted, “As of now, due to ongoing rains in various parts of Maharashtra, teams of NDRF are deployed in Thane, Vasai (Palghar), Mahad (Raigad), Chiplun (Ratnagiri), Kolhapur, Sangli, Satara Ghatkopar, Kurla and Sindhudurg apart from our regular 03 teams deployment at Andheri and 01 Team at Nagpur to avert any untoward incident and give apt response in case of any flood like situation.”Mumbai Rain News Live Updates: 54 persons rescued in ThaneA bridge was washed away while 54 persons were rescued after their houses were inundated due to very heavy rains in Maharashtra’s Thane district in the last 24 hours, officials said on Monday. At least 275 houses in different areas suffered damages and around 20 vehicles were swept away following the heavy downpour on Sunday, the district administration said in a release.The district received 65 mm rainfall on Sunday, it said.Mumbai Rain News Live Updates: Visuals from Vile Parle EastMumbai Rain News Live Updates: Railway tracks flooded between Wadala and GTB stationsWaterlogged railway tracks between Wadala and GTB stations, a ANI video showed. Mumbai has recorded over 300 mm of rainfall from 1 am to 7 am today. More rain is expected during the day as well.Mumbai Rain News Live Updates: Visuals from Andheri SubwayMumbai Rain News Live Updates: Local train services have resumed on Central LineMumbai Rain News Live Updates: Traffic jams reportedThe traffic slows down on Western Express Highway near Vile Parle as heavy rain lashes Mumbai city, reports ANIMumbai Rain News Live Updates: Vistara advisory”Heavy traffic congestion and slow vehicle movement are expected enroute to Mumbai Airport today due to weather conditions. Customers are advised to allow more time for their journey to the airport,” Vistara tweeted.Mumbai Rain News Live Updates: IndiGo issues advisoryIn its advisory, the airline said, “Flights to/from Mumbai are impacted due to heavy rains. To opt for an alternate flight or claim a full refund, https://bit.ly/3MxSLeE or feel free to reach out to our on-ground team for any immediate assistance. For flight status, https://bit.ly/3lpnChV.”Mumbai Rain News Live Updates: Due to waterlogging at various railway stations in Mumbai División today, the following trains stand cancelled1) 12110 (MMR-CSMT) 2) 11010 (PUNE-CSMT) 3) 12124 (PUNE CSMT DECCAN) 4) 11007 (PUNE-CSMT DECCAN) 5) 12127 (CSMT-PUNE INTERCITY EXP)Mumbai Rain News Live Updates: Due to waterlogging triggered by rain, many BEST buses diverted from their regular route, says BEST Bus Transport.Mumbai Rain News Live Updates: Mumbai records over 300 mm rainfall in six hoursMumbai has recorded over 300 mm of rainfall at various places in six hours from 1 am to 7 am today. Heavy rains in some low-lying areas led to waterlogging and disruption of suburban train services. Heavy rain is also expected today, BMC said today.Mumbai Rain News Live Updates: BMC declares holiday for govt employees, private schools and collegesBMC in a statement said, “In order to avoid inconvenience to students, a holiday for the first session is declared for all BMC, Government and Private schools and colleges in Mumbai (BMC area). The decision for the next session will be announced after reviewing the situation.”Mumbai Rain News Live Updates: Visuals from Kurla EastMumbai Rain News Live Updates: Mumbai locals running normally, says Western RailwaysThe Western Railways in a tweet said, “Despite heavy downpour, MumbaiLocals in WR’s Suburban section are running normally to ensure a safe commute for Mumbaikars. High capacity water pumps are being utilised to drain water & Railway staff across the section are closely monitoring the situation to keep Mumbai’s lifeline running smoothly.”Mumbai Rain News Live Updates: Rains hamper train services in MumbaiDue to heavy rainfall in the Mumbai Suburban & Harbour Line train traffic was delayed due to water logging. Effected Stations Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus, Kurla- Vikhroli & Bhandup, Central Railway said in a statement.Visuals from DadarMumbai Rain News Live Updates: Severe waterlogging reported in many parts of MumbaiMumbai Rain News Live Updates: Rain affects train services in MumbaiDRM Mumbai CR tweeted, “Due to heavy rain in mumbai suburban & harbour line train traffic delay due to watter logging. Effected station- CSMT- CHF-LTT.”SC to hear batch of NEET pleas todayThe Supreme Court will hear on Monday a batch of pleas related to the controversy-ridden medical entrance exam NEET-UG 2024, including those alleging irregularities and malpractices in the May 5 test and seeking a direction to conduct it afresh. The Centre and the National Testing Agency (NTA), which conducts NEET-UG, recently told the apex court that scrapping the exam would be “counterproductive” and “seriously jeopardise” lakhs of honest candidates in the absence of any proof of large-scale breach of confidentiality.Delhi HC to hear Kejriwal’s plea for additional meetings with lawyersThe Delhi High Court is scheduled to hear on Monday a plea by Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, arrested in the Delhi Excise ‘scam’ cases, seeking additional meetings with his lawyers. The plea is listed for hearing before Justice Neena Bansal Krishna.Kejriwal has challenged a trial court’s July 1 order rejecting his application for directions to the prison authorities for granting two additional meetings in a week with his lawyers through video conferencing.Presently, he is allowed two meetings with his lawyers in a week.Rain in MumbaiMP cabinet expansion on Monday: sourcesThe expansion of the Madhya Pradesh cabinet led by Chief Minister Mohan Yadav is scheduled to take place on Monday morning, PTI claimed quoting sources in Raj Bhavan. As per the report, preparations are underway for the cabinet expansion function scheduled to be held at 9 AM.Floor test in Jharkhand assembly today, cabinet likely to be expanded after thatThe Hemant Soren-led Jharkhand government will today face a floor test today. According to PTI, the Soren cabinet is set to be expanded after that.Rahul Gandhi to visit Manipur todayLeader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi will visit Manipur today – his third visit to the northeastern state since violence broke out there in May last year. Gandhi would travel from Delhi to Silchar on a flight and from there would head to Jiribam district where fresh violence occurred on June 6. From Churachandpur, the Congress leader will go to Moirang in Bishnupur district by road and visit some relief camps. He will then return to Imphal where a meeting with Governor Anusuiya Uikey is being planned. According to PTI, Gandhi would also meet Manipur leaders.