Mumbai's BEST to Roll Out AC Buses and Route Changes Starting June 1
Starting from June 1, the Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport (BEST) will offer a better and more comfortable travel experience for Mumbaikars by launching air-conditioned (AC) buses on many city routes. Along with these AC services, several route changes and cancellations ...
Mumbai Breaks 107-Year Rain Record, Flights Disrupted at CSMIA
Mumbai experienced an unusual and historic weather event on May 26, 2025, when the city received 295 mm of rainfall in a single day. This broke a 107-year-old record and caused major problems across the city. The heavy downpour led to ...
Mumbai and Pune Records Earliest Rainfall in 76 Years; Triggers Heavy Rains and Flood Warnings
On Monday, the southwest monsoon arrived early in several parts of Maharashtra, including Pune, Mumbai, Solapur, and other regions. This is the earliest monsoon the state has seen since 1990, when it had arrived on May 20. The early arrival brought ...
300 Km Viaducts Built: Big Progress in Ahmedabad-Mumbai Bullet Train Project
India is making strong progress on its first bullet train project between Ahmedabad and Mumbai. The construction team has now completed 300 km of viaducts, which is a very important part of this high-speed rail project. These viaducts will carry the ...
Mumbai Metro Line-3 Phase 2A Opens: BKC to Worli in Just 15 Minutes
Mumbai has taken a big step forward in improving public transport. On May 10, 2025, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis officially opened Phase 2A of Mumbai Metro Line-3, also called the Aqua Line. This new section connects Bandra-Kurla Complex (BKC) to Worli ...
Mumbai’s Metro Expands: Trial Run for Line 4 and 4A Begins with 10 New Stations
The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) has started trial runs on a major part of Metro Lines 4 and 4A. This is a big step in making Mumbai's eastern side better connected. The trial is being done on a 10-kilometre ...
Maharashtra’s Seaplane service to Connect Mumbai, Pune with Top Attractions in 2025
To make travel easier and promote tourism across Maharashtra, the Maharashtra Tourism Development Corporation (MTDC) has planned to bring back seaplane and small aircraft services. This new plan will connect big cities like Mumbai and Pune to beautiful and lesser-known places ...
Mumbai’s 1st Cable-Stayed Railway Bridge Opens at Reay Road; Titwala Gets New RoB Too
Maharashtra has taken a big step forward in improving travel and road safety. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis recently opened two important railway overbridges (RoBs) - one in Mumbai and another in Titwala - to make daily travel smoother and safer for ...
New 29-km Karjat-Panvel Rail Line to Connect Navi Mumbai Airport with Pune
To improve travel in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR), Central Railway is building a new railway line between Karjat and Panvel. This project will help reduce traffic on the busy existing route and make it easier for people to reach Navi ...
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport Urges Passengers To Follow Guidelines
In response to the ongoing border tensions, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) in Mumbai has released a detailed advisory aimed at ensuring the safety of passengers and the smooth functioning of airport operations. The advisory comes at a critical time ...
Mumbai's Gokhale Bridge Reopens Fully After 5 Years, Eases Andheri Traffic Before Monsoon
Nearly five years after a tragic accident led to its closure, the Gokhale Bridge in Mumbai's Andheri is now fully open to the public. The bridge, which connects Andheri East and West, was shut down following a major collapse in July ...
Mumbai Siddhivinayak Temple's New Security Rules: No Coconuts or Garlands Allowed – Check Details
In response to a recent terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu & Kashmir, the management of Mumbai's Shri Siddhivinayak Temple has introduced new safety rules. From Sunday, May 11, 2025, devotees are not allowed to bring offerings like coconuts, flowers, garlands, sweets, ...