Mumbai is once again receiving heavy to very heavy rainfall for the last two days. Several low-lying areas including Gandhi Market in Sion, Santacruz, Panvel, Saki Naka have been inundated due to rains. News agency ANI reported the Mumbai received 150-180 mm rains in the last 24 hours. The IMD has said that Mumbai, Thane and Navi Mumbai are likely to receive heavy to very heavy rainfall in the next 24 hours. The weather department has issued an orange alert for the next 48 hours. “We have issued an orange alert for Raigad, Ratnagiri and Sindhudurg districts. An orange alert is merely a warning for authorities to get prepared, while a red alert directs them to take action as the situation might turn severe. Heavy to very heavy rainfall is likely in Mumbai, Thane, and Raigad districts, while extremely heavy rainfall is likely at isolated places in Palghar district,” an IMD official told PTI.

Monsoon mayhem in Mumbai, NDRF rescues stranded passengers

Major junctions in several areas in Mumbai including Sion, Matunga, Mahim, Andheri, Malad and Dahisar witnessed severe traffic jam following overnight rainfall.&nbsp;

A day after the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a warning for Mumbai citing cyclonic circulation, heavy rains lashed the city leading to waterlogging in many parts of the city.&nbsp;

The relentless overnight rainfall also caused submersion of railway tracks in Sion.&nbsp;

Poor visibility led to the collision of three cars in the Andheri area of the city in the wee hours of Wednesday, leaving eight injured.

According to Skymet, a private weather forecasting agency, in the last three hours between 2:30 am and 5:30 am today, Santa Cruz observatory recorded 51 mm of rain, with torrential downpour continuing through the morning in most parts of the city.

Flight operations affected at the Mumbai Airport as visibility dropped to 300 metres.&nbsp;

 
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Major junctions in several areas in Mumbai including Sion, Matunga, Mahim, Andheri, Malad and Dahisar witnessed severe traffic jam following overnight rainfall. A day after the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a warning for Mumbai citing cyclonic circulation, heavy rains lashed the city leading to waterlogging in many parts of the city.

Major junctions in several areas in Mumbai including Sion, Matunga, Mahim, Andheri, Malad and Dahisar witnessed severe traffic jam following overnight rainfall. A day after the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a warning for Mumbai citing cyclonic circulation, heavy rains lashed the city leading to waterlogging in many parts of the city. The relentless overnight rainfall also caused submersion of railway tracks in Sion. Poor visibility led to the collision of three cars in the Andheri area of the city in the wee hours of Wednesday, leaving eight injured. According to Skymet, a private weather forecasting agency, in the last three hours between 2:30 am and 5:30 am today, Santa Cruz observatory recorded 51 mm of rain, with torrential downpour continuing through the morning in most parts of the city. Flight operations affected at the Mumbai Airport as visibility dropped to 300 metres.

Heavy rainfall in Mumbai causes waterlogging, traffic jam

A level 4 fire broke&nbsp;out in Telephone Exchange building in Mumbai's Bandra on Monday afternoon.

Around 14 fire tenders were rushed to spot.

The <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/several-trapped-as-fire-breaks-out-in-mtnl-building-in-mumbai-237684">fire is confined to the third and fourth floor</a>s in the nine-storey building.&nbsp;

According to the Deputy Chief Fire Officer, all 84 have been rescued from the terrace of the MTNL building.

Still few people are feared trapped inside the building and the rescue operations are underway.

Fire brigade personnel deployed a robot for the first time during firefighting operations in Mumbai on Monday.&nbsp;

The incident took place around 3:10 pm on Bandra West.

A fireman who was admitted to the hospital due to suffocation during the rescue operation is now stable.

A level 4 fire broke out in Telephone Exchange building in Mumbai's Bandra on Monday afternoon. Around 14 fire tenders were rushed to spot. The fire is confined to the third and fourth floors in the nine-storey building.

A level 4 fire broke out in Telephone Exchange building in Mumbai's Bandra on Monday afternoon. Around 14 fire tenders were rushed to spot. The fire is confined to the third and fourth floors in the nine-storey building. According to the Deputy Chief Fire Officer, all 84 have been rescued from the terrace of the MTNL building. Still few people are feared trapped inside the building and the rescue operations are underway. Fire brigade personnel deployed a robot for the first time during firefighting operations in Mumbai on Monday. The incident took place around 3:10 pm on Bandra West. A fireman who was admitted to the hospital due to suffocation during the rescue operation is now stable.

Mumbai's MTNL building fire: Fire brigade rescues all 84 from terrace

Fire brigade personnel deployed an aerial ladder to rescue 60 persons from a Mumbai building, where fire broke out Monday afternoon. Efforts are on to rescue people who may still be trapped in the nine-floor telephone exchange building in western suburb Bandra.

Mumbai fire: 60 rescued, many still feared trapped

A level 4 fire broke out in&nbsp;Telephone Exchange building in Mumbai's Bandra on Monday afternoon.

At least 14 fire tenders were rushed to the spot.

One fireman was admitted to the hospital after he experienced suffocation.

Around 100 people were&nbsp;trapped on the terrace of the building.&nbsp;More than 60 people have been rescued till now.

Chief Fire Officer of Mumbai Fire Brigade said, ''More than 60 people have been rescued. Rescue operations and fire fighting operations are still underway.''

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A level 4 fire broke out in Telephone Exchange building in Mumbai's Bandra on Monday afternoon. At least 14 fire tenders were rushed to the spot. One fireman was admitted to the hospital after he experienced suffocation.

A level 4 fire broke out in Telephone Exchange building in Mumbai's Bandra on Monday afternoon. At least 14 fire tenders were rushed to the spot. One fireman was admitted to the hospital after he experienced suffocation. Around 100 people were trapped on the terrace of the building. More than 60 people have been rescued till now. Chief Fire Officer of Mumbai Fire Brigade said, ''More than 60 people have been rescued. Rescue operations and fire fighting operations are still underway.'' Mumbai: A level 4 fire has broken out in MTNL Building in Bandra, 14 fire tenders are present at the spot. Fire fighting operations are underway. More details awaited. pic.twitter.com/e7NRsYH7O3 — ANI (@ANI) July 22, 2019 × No casualties have been reported yet.

Several trapped as fire breaks out in MTNL building in Mumbai

A huge fire has broken out in a building in Mumbai's Bandra West area. The building houses the state-run telecom company MTNL. Around 100 people are feared trapped on the terrace of the building. 14 fire engines are at the spot to douse the level-four fire

Fire At MTNL Building In Mumbai's Bandra

Mumbai Crime Branch's Anti Extortion Cell (AEC) on Wednesday night arrested <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/dawoods-safe-haven-declines-to-even-acknowledge-his-existence-which-is-a-real-and-present-danger-to-us-india-at-un-234487">Dawood Ibrahim</a>'s nephew Rizwan.&nbsp;

Rizwan is presently in police custody after being arrested last night while he was trying to leave the county. He is Dawood's younger brother Iqbal Kaskar's son.

Earlier on Monday, the AEC had arrested one Ahmad Raza Vadhariya, a close aide of gangster Fahim Machmach who is wanted in India and is accused in several high profile extortion cases.&nbsp;

Raza, who has links with Kaskar's son Rizwan, was apprehended at the Mumbai International Airport on his return from Dubai.&nbsp;

According to sources, Raza is very close to Shakeel and Fahim Machmach and allegedly used to handle their hawala business in Mumbai, Thane and Surat.&nbsp;

The crime branch sources revealed that they are looking for the people working for him at three major cities and are expecting to get a breakthrough from him.&nbsp;

Earlier this month, India’s Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations in UN Security Council, Syed Akbaruddin, stated that a there has been a "mutation of Dawood Ibrahim’s criminal syndicate into a terrorist network known as the D-Company".

Akbaruddin further added that the illegitimate economic activities of this entity from a "safe haven" are known to the outside world, however, "for us, such activities as gold smuggling, counterfeit currency, arms and drug trafficking from a safe haven that declines to acknowledge even his existence, are a real and present danger," he noted.&nbsp;

Mumbai Crime Branch's Anti Extortion Cell (AEC) on Wednesday night arrested Dawood Ibrahim's nephew Rizwan. Rizwan is presently in police custody after being arrested last night while he was trying to leave the county.

Mumbai Crime Branch's Anti Extortion Cell (AEC) on Wednesday night arrested Dawood Ibrahim's nephew Rizwan. Rizwan is presently in police custody after being arrested last night while he was trying to leave the county. He is Dawood's younger brother Iqbal Kaskar's son. Earlier on Monday, the AEC had arrested one Ahmad Raza Vadhariya, a close aide of gangster Fahim Machmach who is wanted in India and is accused in several high profile extortion cases. Raza, who has links with Kaskar's son Rizwan, was apprehended at the Mumbai International Airport on his return from Dubai. According to sources, Raza is very close to Shakeel and Fahim Machmach and allegedly used to handle their hawala business in Mumbai, Thane and Surat. The crime branch sources revealed that they are looking for the people working for him at three major cities and are expecting to get a breakthrough from him. Earlier this month, India’s Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations in UN Security Council, Syed Akbaruddin, stated that a there has been a "mutation of Dawood Ibrahim’s criminal syndicate into a terrorist network known as the D-Company". Akbaruddin further added that the illegitimate economic activities of this entity from a "safe haven" are known to the outside world, however, "for us, such activities as gold smuggling, counterfeit currency, arms and drug trafficking from a safe haven that declines to acknowledge even his existence, are a real and present danger," he noted.

Mumbai: Crime Branch's Anti Extortion Cell arrests Dawood Ibrahim's nephew Rizwan, sends him to policy custody 

A 100-year-old four-storey building collapsed in Mumbai yesterday. In India the quality of construction is falling. Watch our report to know more.

Mumbai-city of urban housing failure?

The death toll in the building collapse in Mumbai's Dongri area climbed to 14 on Wednesday even as the search and rescue operation was still on.

The search and rescue operation is being carried out by Mumbai Fire Brigade and National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), with the help of sniffer dogs. The injured have been admitted to the city's J J Hospital and Habib Hospital.

The incident occurred at 11 am on Tuesday in Dongri area, initially killing two persons and trapping over 40 people under its debris.

Meanwhile, Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis has announced a compensation of Rs 5 lakh each to the kin of those who died in the building collapse.

He also announced a compensation of Rs 50,000 for the injured. The state government has ordered an investigation into the incident.&nbsp; 
 
Fadnavis has called a meeting to discuss the building collapse. Housing Minister RV Patil and officers from Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation, Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority are expected to attend the meeting, reported news agency ANI.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed grief over the death of people in the building collapse.

''Collapse of a building in Mumbai’s Dongri is anguishing. My condolences to the families of those who lost their lives. I hope the injured recover soon. Maharashtra Government, NDRF and local authorities are working on rescue operations &amp; assisting those in need,'' PM Modi said. 
 
The BMC has claimed that it had classified the building in the "C1 category" back in 2017. This classification meant the building was meant "to be evacuated for demolition at the earliest".&nbsp;

 
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The death toll in the building collapse in Mumbai's Dongri area climbed to 14 on Wednesday even as the search and rescue operation was still on. The search and rescue operation is being carried out by Mumbai Fire Brigade and National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), with the help of sniffer dogs.

The death toll in the building collapse in Mumbai's Dongri area climbed to 14 on Wednesday even as the search and rescue operation was still on. The search and rescue operation is being carried out by Mumbai Fire Brigade and National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), with the help of sniffer dogs. The injured have been admitted to the city's J J Hospital and Habib Hospital. The incident occurred at 11 am on Tuesday in Dongri area, initially killing two persons and trapping over 40 people under its debris. Meanwhile, Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis has announced a compensation of Rs 5 lakh each to the kin of those who died in the building collapse. He also announced a compensation of Rs 50,000 for the injured. The state government has ordered an investigation into the incident. Fadnavis has called a meeting to discuss the building collapse. Housing Minister RV Patil and officers from Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation, Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority are expected to attend the meeting, reported news agency ANI. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed grief over the death of people in the building collapse. ''Collapse of a building in Mumbai’s Dongri is anguishing. My condolences to the families of those who lost their lives. I hope the injured recover soon. Maharashtra Government, NDRF and local authorities are working on rescue operations & assisting those in need,'' PM Modi said. The BMC has claimed that it had classified the building in the "C1 category" back in 2017. This classification meant the building was meant "to be evacuated for demolition at the earliest". (With inputs from agencies)

Mumbai building collapse: Death toll rises to 14, CM Devendra Fadnavis announces compensation

The death toll in the <a href="http://cms.wionews.com/india-news/maharashtra-chief-minister-devendra-fadnavis-orders-probe-after-2-died-in-building-collapse-236384">Mumbai building collapse </a>rose to ten on Tuesday evening.

Eight others were reported to have been injured in the&nbsp;four-storeyed building collapse in the city's Dongri area.

The incident occurred at 11 am on Tandel Street in Dongri area, initially killing two persons and trapping over 40 people under its debris.

Following the deadly collapse,&nbsp;Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis had&nbsp;ordered an investigation into the incident.

Three teams of the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) are engaged in rescue operations.

Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) Commissioner Praveen Pardeshi visited the spot and took stock of the rescue operations.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared his condolences with the families of the deceased.

''Collapse of a building in Mumbai’s Dongri is anguishing. My condolences to the families of those who lost their lives. I hope the injured recover soon. Maharashtra Government, NDRF and local authorities are working on rescue operations &amp; assisting those in need,'' PM Modi said.

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The death toll in the Mumbai building collapse rose to ten on Tuesday evening. Eight others were reported to have been injured in the four-storeyed building collapse in the city's Dongri area.

The death toll in the Mumbai building collapse rose to ten on Tuesday evening. Eight others were reported to have been injured in the four-storeyed building collapse in the city's Dongri area. The incident occurred at 11 am on Tandel Street in Dongri area, initially killing two persons and trapping over 40 people under its debris. Following the deadly collapse, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis had ordered an investigation into the incident. Three teams of the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) are engaged in rescue operations. Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) Commissioner Praveen Pardeshi visited the spot and took stock of the rescue operations. Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared his condolences with the families of the deceased. ''Collapse of a building in Mumbai’s Dongri is anguishing. My condolences to the families of those who lost their lives. I hope the injured recover soon. Maharashtra Government, NDRF and local authorities are working on rescue operations & assisting those in need,'' PM Modi said. (With inputs from agencies)

Ten killed in Mumbai building collapse in Dongri

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has ordered an investigation after a <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/four-storey-building-collapses-in-mumbais-dongri-many-feared-trapped-236330">four-storey building collapsed in Mumbai</a>'s Dongri at around 11 am on Tuesday.

So far, seven people have died and eight people have been injured in the incident.

Around 40-50 are feared to be trapped under the debris.

''As per the initial information I have received, around 15 families are feared trapped in the collapse. The building is around 100 years old. The entire focus is on rescuing the people trapped. The investigation will be done,'' Fadnavis said.

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The chief minister further added that the entire focus is on the rescue operations.&nbsp;To speed up the rescue operation, two teams of National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) have been deployed for the rescue operation.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared his condolences to the families of the deceased.

''Collapse of a building in Mumbai’s Dongri is anguishing. My condolences to the families of those who lost their lives. I hope the injured recover soon. Maharashtra Government, NDRF and local authorities are working on rescue operations &amp; assisting those in need,'' PM Modi said.

The Kesarbai building that collapsed was located in Tandel Street, in Mumbai's Dongri area.

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has ordered an investigation after a four-storey building collapsed in Mumbai's Dongri at around 11 am on Tuesday. So far, seven people have died and eight people have been injured in the incident.

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has ordered an investigation after a four-storey building collapsed in Mumbai's Dongri at around 11 am on Tuesday. So far, seven people have died and eight people have been injured in the incident. Around 40-50 are feared to be trapped under the debris. ''As per the initial information I have received, around 15 families are feared trapped in the collapse. The building is around 100 years old. The entire focus is on rescuing the people trapped. The investigation will be done,'' Fadnavis said. Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis on Dongri building collapse: As per the initial information I have received, around 15 families are feared trapped in the collapse. The building is around 100 yrs old. The entire focus is on rescuing the people trapped. Investigation will be done. pic.twitter.com/ApIVqmNLMb — ANI (@ANI) July 16, 2019 × The chief minister further added that the entire focus is on the rescue operations. To speed up the rescue operation, two teams of National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) have been deployed for the rescue operation. Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared his condolences to the families of the deceased. ''Collapse of a building in Mumbai’s Dongri is anguishing. My condolences to the families of those who lost their lives. I hope the injured recover soon. Maharashtra Government, NDRF and local authorities are working on rescue operations & assisting those in need,'' PM Modi said. The Kesarbai building that collapsed was located in Tandel Street, in Mumbai's Dongri area.

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis orders probe after seven dead in building collapse

At least 2 people have been killed after a four-storeyed building collapsed in Mumbai's Dongri at around 11 am on Tuesday.&nbsp;

Civic officials said at least 40-50 people are feared to have been trapped under the debris.

The Kesarbai building that collapsed was located in Tandel Street, in Mumbai's Dongri area.

As soon as the incident was reported, fire tenders were rushed to the site. Reports suggest that the Kesarbai building collapsed at Tandel street, Abdul Hamid Durga in Dongri.&nbsp;

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To speed up the rescue operation, two teams of National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) deployed for the rescue operation.

The cause of the incident is yet to be ascertained. However, assumptions are being made that it is due to the incessant rain in Mumbai.&nbsp;

Chief Public Relation Officers (CPRO), of BMC said that the civic body has opened a shelter at Imamwada Municipal Secondary Girls' School to help affected people after the building collapsed in Dongri.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

At least 2 people have been killed after a four-storeyed building collapsed in Mumbai's Dongri at around 11 am on Tuesday. Civic officials said at least 40-50 people are feared to have been trapped under the debris.

At least 2 people have been killed after a four-storeyed building collapsed in Mumbai's Dongri at around 11 am on Tuesday. Civic officials said at least 40-50 people are feared to have been trapped under the debris. The Kesarbai building that collapsed was located in Tandel Street, in Mumbai's Dongri area. As soon as the incident was reported, fire tenders were rushed to the site. Reports suggest that the Kesarbai building collapsed at Tandel street, Abdul Hamid Durga in Dongri. Mumbai: Four-storey Kesarbai building has collapsed in Dongri. More than 40 people are feared trapped. pic.twitter.com/dZNdF2xQg0 — ANI (@ANI) July 16, 2019 × To speed up the rescue operation, two teams of National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) deployed for the rescue operation. The cause of the incident is yet to be ascertained. However, assumptions are being made that it is due to the incessant rain in Mumbai. Chief Public Relation Officers (CPRO), of BMC said that the civic body has opened a shelter at Imamwada Municipal Secondary Girls' School to help affected people after the building collapsed in Dongri. (With inputs from agencies)

2 killed, over 40 trapped as four-storey building collapses in Mumbai's Dongri

<a href="https://www.google.com/url?client=internal-uds-cse&amp;cx=006054055338965708568:09spwrlibei&amp;q=https://www.wionews.com/india-news/siddaramaiah-holds-meeting-with-rebel-mla-ramalinga-reddy-236030&amp;sa=U&amp;ved=2ahUKEwiw9tesmbbjAhVl63MBHQx7C9AQFjABegQIDxAC&amp;usg=AOvVaw1-yfHO6BMqXvFpImxZHVmm">Rebel Karnataka MLAs</a> are likely to move the Supreme Court again on Monday, sources said.&nbsp;

The legislators are likely to move the court for contempt proceedings against Congress leaders as the top court has ordered a status quo, however, Congress is trying to influence and threaten the MLAs in many ways, sources added.&nbsp;

Meanwhile, the 14 MLAs residing at Renaissance Hotel here wrote to Senior Police Inspector, Powai Police Station, over an alleged "threat" from senior Karnataka and Maharashtra Congress leaders, including Mallikarjun Kharge and Ghulam Nabi Azad.&nbsp;

Seeking protection, the leaders urged the police officer to make necessary arrangements to ensure that the leaders are not allowed to meet them.

"We the respected Members of Karnataka Assembly are currently staying at Renaissance Hotel Powai, would like to inform you that we have absolutely no intentions in meeting Shri Mallikarjun Kharge Ji or Ghulam Nabi Azad Ji or any Congress dignitaries or functionaries from Maharashtra and <a href="https://www.google.com/url?client=internal-uds-cse&amp;cx=006054055338965708568:09spwrlibei&amp;q=https://www.wionews.com/india-news/five-more-karnataka-congress-mlas-move-supreme-court-235563&amp;sa=U&amp;ved=2ahUKEwiw9tesmbbjAhVl63MBHQx7C9AQFjADegQIEBAC&amp;usg=AOvVaw2zzcTb51jNYdb4cknXCfWM">Karnataka Congress team leaders</a> or any other political leaders.

We anticipate a serious threat from them.&nbsp;

We hereby request you to kindly make necessary arrangements to stop these people from meeting us in case the situation arises," the letter read.&nbsp;

Among the legislators who signed the aforesaid letter are Shivram Hebbar, B.C. Patil, Mahesh K, Vishwanath, Muniratnam, Narayan Gowda, R Shankar, H Nagesh, Pratap Patil, Gopalaiah, Ramesh J, MTB Nagraj, Somshekar, and Basavaraja.

On July 11, the dissident MLAs had returned to the hotel here after meeting Karnataka Assembly Speaker KR Ramesh Kumar in Bengaluru.&nbsp;

The development came after the Supreme Court had directed them to meet the Speaker and resubmit their resignations afresh.&nbsp;

In a twist to the political stalemate in Karnataka, the apex court had on July 12 ordered a status quo until July 16 on a plea filed by 10 dissident MLAs of Congress and JD(S) seeking a direction to the Assembly Speaker to accept their resignation and not proceed with the applications for their disqualification.

Rebel Karnataka MLAs are likely to move the Supreme Court again on Monday, sources said. The legislators are likely to move the court for contempt proceedings against Congress leaders as the top court has ordered a status quo, however, Congress is trying to influence and threaten the MLAs in many ways, sources added.

Rebel Karnataka MLAs are likely to move the Supreme Court again on Monday, sources said. The legislators are likely to move the court for contempt proceedings against Congress leaders as the top court has ordered a status quo, however, Congress is trying to influence and threaten the MLAs in many ways, sources added. Meanwhile, the 14 MLAs residing at Renaissance Hotel here wrote to Senior Police Inspector, Powai Police Station, over an alleged "threat" from senior Karnataka and Maharashtra Congress leaders, including Mallikarjun Kharge and Ghulam Nabi Azad. Seeking protection, the leaders urged the police officer to make necessary arrangements to ensure that the leaders are not allowed to meet them. "We the respected Members of Karnataka Assembly are currently staying at Renaissance Hotel Powai, would like to inform you that we have absolutely no intentions in meeting Shri Mallikarjun Kharge Ji or Ghulam Nabi Azad Ji or any Congress dignitaries or functionaries from Maharashtra and Karnataka Congress team leaders or any other political leaders. We anticipate a serious threat from them. We hereby request you to kindly make necessary arrangements to stop these people from meeting us in case the situation arises," the letter read. Among the legislators who signed the aforesaid letter are Shivram Hebbar, B.C. Patil, Mahesh K, Vishwanath, Muniratnam, Narayan Gowda, R Shankar, H Nagesh, Pratap Patil, Gopalaiah, Ramesh J, MTB Nagraj, Somshekar, and Basavaraja. On July 11, the dissident MLAs had returned to the hotel here after meeting Karnataka Assembly Speaker KR Ramesh Kumar in Bengaluru. The development came after the Supreme Court had directed them to meet the Speaker and resubmit their resignations afresh. In a twist to the political stalemate in Karnataka, the apex court had on July 12 ordered a status quo until July 16 on a plea filed by 10 dissident MLAs of Congress and JD(S) seeking a direction to the Assembly Speaker to accept their resignation and not proceed with the applications for their disqualification.

Rebel Karnataka MLAs likely to move Supreme Court today

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/business-%26-economy/vistaras-big-expansion-plan-to-buy-19-boeing-airbus-aircraft-for-rs-21000-crore-150734">Indian full-service airline Vistara</a> said on Thursday it would launch its international flights in August, a year later than anticipated, with <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/singapore-dj-withdraws-from-tedx-talk-over-gay-censorship-232983">Singapore</a> as its first destination.

The carrier, a joint venture between Tata Sons and Singapore Airlines Ltd, will launch one daily flight from Delhi and one from Mumbai to the city-state, a popular destination for Indian travelers.

The loss-making Vistara airline has said the launch of international flights, which will give it a greater scale to grow, is part of its path to profitability.

The new services could also ease pressure on international airfares from India, which rose by as much as 32 per cent after the collapse of Jet Airways Ltd in April.

Vistara met the requirement of having more than 20 jets needed for international flights in June 2018. However, it took longer than expected to receive further regulatory approvals, which proved a setback at a time when the domestic market was highly competitive.

The Jet collapse, which has also pushed up domestic prices, led Vistara to add 6 Boeing Co 737s to its previously all-Airbus SE A320 fleet to fill a supply gap. Vistara said it would use the 737s on flights to Singapore.

"We're excited to start with Singapore as our first international destination, which we see as a very important market given the opportunities it presents for corporate, business as well as leisure travel," Vistara CEO Leslie Thng said in a statement.

The airline has ordered 6 long-range Boeing 787s, which will arrive from next year, giving it the ability to launch flights to more distant destinations.

Cash-strapped Air India, which the government hopes to sell, is the only Indian airline operating widebody planes since Jet stopped flying, but foreign carriers such as Virgin Atlantic and Delta Air Lines have announced plans to add services.

Low-cost carrier AirAsia India, a joint venture between Tata Sons and AirAsia Group Bhd that operates narrowbodies, is also seeking approvals to launch international flights.

AirAsia India reached the 20 plane milestone in December and has said it wants to connect Indian passengers to destinations in Southeast Asia.

Indian full-service airline Vistara said on Thursday it would launch its international flights in August, a year later than anticipated, with Singapore as its first destination.

Indian full-service airline Vistara said on Thursday it would launch its international flights in August, a year later than anticipated, with Singapore as its first destination. The carrier, a joint venture between Tata Sons and Singapore Airlines Ltd, will launch one daily flight from Delhi and one from Mumbai to the city-state, a popular destination for Indian travelers. The loss-making Vistara airline has said the launch of international flights, which will give it a greater scale to grow, is part of its path to profitability. The new services could also ease pressure on international airfares from India, which rose by as much as 32 per cent after the collapse of Jet Airways Ltd in April. Vistara met the requirement of having more than 20 jets needed for international flights in June 2018. However, it took longer than expected to receive further regulatory approvals, which proved a setback at a time when the domestic market was highly competitive. The Jet collapse, which has also pushed up domestic prices, led Vistara to add 6 Boeing Co 737s to its previously all-Airbus SE A320 fleet to fill a supply gap. Vistara said it would use the 737s on flights to Singapore. "We're excited to start with Singapore as our first international destination, which we see as a very important market given the opportunities it presents for corporate, business as well as leisure travel," Vistara CEO Leslie Thng said in a statement. The airline has ordered 6 long-range Boeing 787s, which will arrive from next year, giving it the ability to launch flights to more distant destinations. Cash-strapped Air India, which the government hopes to sell, is the only Indian airline operating widebody planes since Jet stopped flying, but foreign carriers such as Virgin Atlantic and Delta Air Lines have announced plans to add services. Low-cost carrier AirAsia India, a joint venture between Tata Sons and AirAsia Group Bhd that operates narrowbodies, is also seeking approvals to launch international flights. AirAsia India reached the 20 plane milestone in December and has said it wants to connect Indian passengers to destinations in Southeast Asia.

Vistara to launch first international flights in August

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Karnataka Congress Minister DK Shivakumar and JD(S) MLA Shivalinge Gowda on Wednesday arrived in Mumbai on a special flight from Bengaluru to meet rebel MLAs amid political <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/karnataka-crisis-assembly-speaker-writes-to-governor-asks-rebel-mlas-to-meet-him-234261">turmoil in the state</a>.

Meanwhile, security has been increased outside Hotel Renaissance in Powai in Mumbai where the 10 dissident Karnataka Congress-JD(S) MLAs are staying.

Maharashtra State Reserve Police Force and Riot Control Police have been deployed outside the hotel.

When asked about the heavy security deployed outside the hotel ahead of his visit, Shivakumar told ANI,&nbsp;"Let Mumbai Police or any other force be deployed. Let them do their duty. We have come to meet our friends.

We were born together in politics, we will die together in politics.

They are our party men. We have come to meet them.

"The security has been tightened as the disgruntled MLAs had earlier written a letter to Mumbai Commissioner of Police seeking protection, stating "We have heard Chief Minister and DK Shivakumar are going to storm the hotel, we feel threatened."

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"We the following elected members of Legislative Assembly of the state of Karnataka are staying at Hotel Renaissance Powai in Mumbai. We have heard that Shri Kumaraswamy and DK Shivakumar and others are going to storm in the hotel premises, we feel threatened for the same," read the letter written by the legislators.

"We do not want to meet him (Shivakumar), kind request to help us in this matter and do not allow them to enter the hotel premises," the MLAs added in the letter.

Among the MLAs who have signed the letter are Shivram Hebbar, Pratap Gowda Patil, BC Patil, ST Somshekar, Ramesh Jarkiholi, Byrati Basavraj, Gopalaiyya, H Vishwanath, Narayan Gowda, and Mahesh Kumutali.

Meanwhile, Mumbai Police stated that "Karnataka Minister DK Shivakumar will not be allowed inside the hotel where 10 rebel Karnataka Congress-JD(S) MLAs are staying". However, "He will not be stopped before the gates of the hotel," police said.

The 13-month old Congress-JD(S) government slumped into crisis following the resignation of 11 MLAs from the membership of the state Assembly last week.

The state Assembly has 225 members, including one nominated MLA. The halfway mark in the 225-member Assembly is 113.

The Congress-JD(S) coalition is making all efforts to protect its government which seems to have fallen short of a majority.

Chief Minister HD Kumaraswamy has also claimed that they will overcome the crisis.

All the ministers from the two parties have resigned paving way for the restructuring of the state Cabinet in a bid to accommodate the dissident MLAs.

The Congress party has been constantly accusing the BJP of conspiring to topple Congress-JD(S) coalition government in Karnataka.

However, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, in his reply in Parliament, asserted that his party is committed to parliamentary democracy and has no relation with the developments in Karnataka.&nbsp; 
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Karnataka Congress Minister DK Shivakumar and JD(S) MLA Shivalinge Gowda on Wednesday arrived in Mumbai on a special flight from Bengaluru to meet rebel MLAs amid political turmoil in the state.

Karnataka Congress Minister DK Shivakumar and JD(S) MLA Shivalinge Gowda on Wednesday arrived in Mumbai on a special flight from Bengaluru to meet rebel MLAs amid political turmoil in the state. Meanwhile, security has been increased outside Hotel Renaissance in Powai in Mumbai where the 10 dissident Karnataka Congress-JD(S) MLAs are staying. Maharashtra State Reserve Police Force and Riot Control Police have been deployed outside the hotel. When asked about the heavy security deployed outside the hotel ahead of his visit, Shivakumar told ANI, "Let Mumbai Police or any other force be deployed. Let them do their duty. We have come to meet our friends. We were born together in politics, we will die together in politics. They are our party men. We have come to meet them. "The security has been tightened as the disgruntled MLAs had earlier written a letter to Mumbai Commissioner of Police seeking protection, stating "We have heard Chief Minister and DK Shivakumar are going to storm the hotel, we feel threatened." DK Shivakumar,outside Renaissance Mumbai Convention Centre Hotel: I've booked a room here. My friends are staying here.There has been a small problem, we've to hold negotiations.We can't go for a divorce immediately. There is no question of threatening, we love&respect each other pic.twitter.com/RRcazlhbRq — ANI (@ANI) July 10, 2019 × "We the following elected members of Legislative Assembly of the state of Karnataka are staying at Hotel Renaissance Powai in Mumbai. We have heard that Shri Kumaraswamy and DK Shivakumar and others are going to storm in the hotel premises, we feel threatened for the same," read the letter written by the legislators. "We do not want to meet him (Shivakumar), kind request to help us in this matter and do not allow them to enter the hotel premises," the MLAs added in the letter. Among the MLAs who have signed the letter are Shivram Hebbar, Pratap Gowda Patil, BC Patil, ST Somshekar, Ramesh Jarkiholi, Byrati Basavraj, Gopalaiyya, H Vishwanath, Narayan Gowda, and Mahesh Kumutali. Meanwhile, Mumbai Police stated that "Karnataka Minister DK Shivakumar will not be allowed inside the hotel where 10 rebel Karnataka Congress-JD(S) MLAs are staying". However, "He will not be stopped before the gates of the hotel," police said. The 13-month old Congress-JD(S) government slumped into crisis following the resignation of 11 MLAs from the membership of the state Assembly last week. The state Assembly has 225 members, including one nominated MLA. The halfway mark in the 225-member Assembly is 113. The Congress-JD(S) coalition is making all efforts to protect its government which seems to have fallen short of a majority. Chief Minister HD Kumaraswamy has also claimed that they will overcome the crisis. All the ministers from the two parties have resigned paving way for the restructuring of the state Cabinet in a bid to accommodate the dissident MLAs. The Congress party has been constantly accusing the BJP of conspiring to topple Congress-JD(S) coalition government in Karnataka. However, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, in his reply in Parliament, asserted that his party is committed to parliamentary democracy and has no relation with the developments in Karnataka.

Karnataka crisis: Congress minister Shivakumar arrives in Mumbai to meet rebel MLAs

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The railway services which were affected by <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/heavy-rainfall-in-mumbai-leads-to-water-logging-slow-traffic-233946">heavy rainfall in Mumbai</a> resumed in the city on Tuesday.

All three lines including Up, Down and Middle are now operational, Central Railway Chief Public Relations Officer (CPRO) said.

"No water-logging has been reported on the railway tracks, Kurla to Mulund section recorded 13mm rainfall during the last one hour. Now all three lines have been made operational," Central Railway CPRO.

The heavy rains on Monday had led to water-logging in few areas and also disrupted the flight operations at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport.

The Central Railways had arranged eight special trains from Dombivali and Thane railway stations in Mumbai in order to clear the rush during peak hours amidst incessant rainfall, earlier this week.

A compound wall collapsed on the hutments built on a hill slope in Kurar Village in area of Malad East due to heavy downpour last week which killed around 24 people.

The railway services which were affected by heavy rainfall in Mumbai resumed in the city on Tuesday. All three lines including Up, Down and Middle are now operational, Central Railway Chief Public Relations Officer (CPRO) said.

The railway services which were affected by heavy rainfall in Mumbai resumed in the city on Tuesday. All three lines including Up, Down and Middle are now operational, Central Railway Chief Public Relations Officer (CPRO) said. "No water-logging has been reported on the railway tracks, Kurla to Mulund section recorded 13mm rainfall during the last one hour. Now all three lines have been made operational," Central Railway CPRO. The heavy rains on Monday had led to water-logging in few areas and also disrupted the flight operations at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport. The Central Railways had arranged eight special trains from Dombivali and Thane railway stations in Mumbai in order to clear the rush during peak hours amidst incessant rainfall, earlier this week. A compound wall collapsed on the hutments built on a hill slope in Kurar Village in area of Malad East due to heavy downpour last week which killed around 24 people.

Railway services resume in Mumbai amid heavy rains, no water-logging reported

Heavy rains caused <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/mumbai-rains-54-flights-diverted-52-cancelled-5-trains-short-terminated-232218">poor visibility and delay in flight operations</a> at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport here on Monday morning.

An airport spokesperson said, "Due to heavy rains, the visibility is changing every minute. Since 9:15am today, the visibility at the airport has been fluctuating. There is a delay due to the weather. There has been no flight cancellation. However, three diversions have taken place."

Earlier, the spokesperson had said, "Due to heavy rains, there was no movement of flights at the airport."Rains have wreaked havoc in Mumbai with 24&nbsp;people dying in a wall collapse incident in Malad on July 5.

A compound wall collapsed on the hutments built on a hill slope in Kurar Village in area of Malad East due to heavy downpour last week.&nbsp;

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Minister of State for Urban Development Yogesh Sagar visited Shatabdi Hospital to meet the injured. He has also announced Rs 5 lakh to be given to the kin of the deceased while the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation has also pledged to pitch in a similar amount.

Heavy rains caused poor visibility and delay in flight operations at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport here on Monday morning. An airport spokesperson said, "Due to heavy rains, the visibility is changing every minute.

Heavy rains caused poor visibility and delay in flight operations at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport here on Monday morning. An airport spokesperson said, "Due to heavy rains, the visibility is changing every minute. Since 9:15am today, the visibility at the airport has been fluctuating. There is a delay due to the weather. There has been no flight cancellation. However, three diversions have taken place." Earlier, the spokesperson had said, "Due to heavy rains, there was no movement of flights at the airport."Rains have wreaked havoc in Mumbai with 24 people dying in a wall collapse incident in Malad on July 5. A compound wall collapsed on the hutments built on a hill slope in Kurar Village in area of Malad East due to heavy downpour last week. Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Minister of State for Urban Development Yogesh Sagar visited Shatabdi Hospital to meet the injured. He has also announced Rs 5 lakh to be given to the kin of the deceased while the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation has also pledged to pitch in a similar amount.

Heavy rains delay flight operations at Mumbai international airport

The <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/heavy-rains-delay-flight-operations-at-mumbai-international-airport-233917">heavy downpour continued to lash Mumbai</a> on Monday which leads to water-logging at Andheri subway.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD), Mumbai, has forecast that the city will receive rainfall the whole day at irregular intervals.

Rainfall has also disrupted the traffic across the city.

Earlier today, an airport spokesperson said that heavy rains have caused poor visibility and delay in flight operations at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport.

"Due to heavy rains, the visibility is changing every minute. Since 9:15am today, the visibility at the airport has been fluctuating. There is a delay due to the weather. There has been no flight cancellation. However, three diversions have taken place," the spokesperson said.

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A compound wall collapsed on the hutments built on a hill slope in Kurar Village in area of Malad East due to heavy downpour last week which killed around 24 people.

The heavy downpour continued to lash Mumbai on Monday which leads to water-logging at Andheri subway. The India Meteorological Department (IMD), Mumbai, has forecast that the city will receive rainfall the whole day at irregular intervals.

The heavy downpour continued to lash Mumbai on Monday which leads to water-logging at Andheri subway. The India Meteorological Department (IMD), Mumbai, has forecast that the city will receive rainfall the whole day at irregular intervals. Rainfall has also disrupted the traffic across the city. Earlier today, an airport spokesperson said that heavy rains have caused poor visibility and delay in flight operations at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport. "Due to heavy rains, the visibility is changing every minute. Since 9:15am today, the visibility at the airport has been fluctuating. There is a delay due to the weather. There has been no flight cancellation. However, three diversions have taken place," the spokesperson said. A compound wall collapsed on the hutments built on a hill slope in Kurar Village in area of Malad East due to heavy downpour last week which killed around 24 people.

Heavy rainfall in Mumbai leads to water-logging, slow traffic

WION Speed News: Watch top national and international news of the morning - July 07th, 2019

A high tide of 4.74 meters is expected to hit Mumbai later today, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) said on Saturday.

The organisation also stated that low tide of 1.32 metres will occur in the evening around 8:37 PM.

When there is a high tide during the rainy season, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/heavy-rain-paralyses-mumbai-more-predicted-in-next-24-hours-232378">flooded water in the city</a> find it difficult to get into the seas. Low tide will help the flood waters in the city to find an outlet to enter into the seas.

The BMC also said high tide of 4.06 meters will occur at around 2:45 am and low tide of 0.80 meters at 8:36 am on Sunday.

The India Meteorological Centre, Mumbai has predicted heavy rainfall in the city and in suburbs. The minimum and maximum temperatures will hover around 25 degree Celsius and 30 degree Celsius throughout the day.

Owing to the torrential downpour, a part of a tree fell on Mulund station's cover over platform (COP) and got entangled with Pantograph of a slow local train.

The tree branches were later removed and services returned to normalcy.

The downpour also led to severe waterlogging in Mumbai and Thane, with locals wading through ankle-deep waters to commute.

A high tide of 4.74 meters is expected to hit Mumbai later today, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) said on Saturday. The organisation also stated that low tide of 1.

A high tide of 4.74 meters is expected to hit Mumbai later today, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) said on Saturday. The organisation also stated that low tide of 1.32 metres will occur in the evening around 8:37 PM. When there is a high tide during the rainy season, flooded water in the city find it difficult to get into the seas. Low tide will help the flood waters in the city to find an outlet to enter into the seas. The BMC also said high tide of 4.06 meters will occur at around 2:45 am and low tide of 0.80 meters at 8:36 am on Sunday. The India Meteorological Centre, Mumbai has predicted heavy rainfall in the city and in suburbs. The minimum and maximum temperatures will hover around 25 degree Celsius and 30 degree Celsius throughout the day. Owing to the torrential downpour, a part of a tree fell on Mulund station's cover over platform (COP) and got entangled with Pantograph of a slow local train. The tree branches were later removed and services returned to normalcy. The downpour also led to severe waterlogging in Mumbai and Thane, with locals wading through ankle-deep waters to commute.

High tide of 4.74 metres likely to hit Mumbai later today, heavy rainfall expected

WION Speed News: Watch top national and international news of the morning - July 04th, 2019

At least six persons were killed and another 20 missing after a small dam burst near Bhendewadi hamlet after a torrential downpour late on Tuesday night, an official said here on Wednesday. Watch full video to know more.

6 killed, 20 missing after dam breach in Maharashtra's Ratnagiri district

WION Speed News: Watch top national and international news of the morning - July 03rd, 2019

With heavy rains lashing Mumbai for the fifth consecutive day, air, train and road traffic has been disrupted. At least 21 people have been killed in separate incidents of wall collapse in the state due to heavy rains. In view of the Indian Meteorological Department’s forecasts of heavy rains today in and around Mumbai, Maharashtra has declared Tuesday as a public holiday in Mumbai.

Mumbai: 27 killed as overnight downpour brings city to a standstill, heavy rainfall expected today

Riyaz Bhati, an aide of underworld don Dawood Ibrahim, was on Tuesday arrested by the Anti-Extortion Cell (AEC) of the Crime Branch here.

A case against Bhati, who is also wanted for other serious offences by Mumbai Police, had been registered by the AEC last year.&nbsp;

Earlier this month, a local court in Mumbai directed the Central Jail authorities to admit underworld don Dawood Ibrahim's brother Iqbal Ibrahim Kaskar either to St George's Hospital or JJ Hospital by the evening.

The court gave the directions on a plea moved by Iqbal, currently in the jail, through his counsel Vishal Ingole citing medical reasons.

Speaking to media persons, Ingole said, "My client has diabetes, high blood pressure and can barely walk as he has a swelling in his feet."

The Anti-Extortion Cell (AEC) of Thane Police had arrested Kaskar in September 2017 on the charges of extortion.

The arrest was made on the basis of a complaint filed by a builder, who alleged that the fugitive don's brother had been extorting money from him since 2013.

The builder was taken into confidence by cops and a complaint was registered against Kaskar at Kasarvadavali police station.&nbsp;

 
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Riyaz Bhati, an aide of underworld don Dawood Ibrahim, was on Tuesday arrested by the Anti-Extortion Cell (AEC) of the Crime Branch here. A case against Bhati, who is also wanted for other serious offences by Mumbai Police, had been registered by the AEC last year.

Riyaz Bhati, an aide of underworld don Dawood Ibrahim, was on Tuesday arrested by the Anti-Extortion Cell (AEC) of the Crime Branch here. A case against Bhati, who is also wanted for other serious offences by Mumbai Police, had been registered by the AEC last year. Earlier this month, a local court in Mumbai directed the Central Jail authorities to admit underworld don Dawood Ibrahim's brother Iqbal Ibrahim Kaskar either to St George's Hospital or JJ Hospital by the evening. The court gave the directions on a plea moved by Iqbal, currently in the jail, through his counsel Vishal Ingole citing medical reasons. Speaking to media persons, Ingole said, "My client has diabetes, high blood pressure and can barely walk as he has a swelling in his feet." The Anti-Extortion Cell (AEC) of Thane Police had arrested Kaskar in September 2017 on the charges of extortion. The arrest was made on the basis of a complaint filed by a builder, who alleged that the fugitive don's brother had been extorting money from him since 2013. The builder was taken into confidence by cops and a complaint was registered against Kaskar at Kasarvadavali police station.

Mumbai: Dawood Ibrahim aide arrested by Anti-Extortion Cell

Very heavy rains forecast for Mumbai in next 24 hours. Suburban trains has been suspended in Mumbai. A wall has been collapsed as well in Malad where atleast 12 are dead & 5 has been injured. All schools & colleges to remain closed today. Watch this video to know more.

Mumbai breaks past rain records, fails drainage test again

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