Mumbai experiences a heatwave with temperatures surpassing 37 degrees. IMD Colaba records 34.4 degrees. Heatwave forecast for April 29 in Mumbai, Thane, Raigad. Abhijit Modak explains temperature rise due to dry land breeze.

Dhirendra Pal Singh appointed TISS chancellor, focusing on education quality, research culture, faculty motivation. He brings extensive experience and plans to implement improvements during his five-year term.

Mumbai's Koli community, facing declining fishing trade due to pollution and infrastructure projects, struggles with broken promises from politicians and a dwindling catch. Youngsters opt for alternative careers, leaving behind a once vibrant fishing tradition.

Police in Maharashtra arrested a 28-year-old taxi driver from Navi Mumbai for allegedly killing a woman who had forced him to marry her. The decomposed body of the 27-year-old woman was found wrapped in a blanket and dumped in a dried-up rivulet at Talekhar along Chirner-Kharpada in the Uran area of Navi Mumbai on April 25.

Railways introduce summer special unreserved trains between major stations like Dadar-Gorakhpur, LTT Mumbai-Gorakhpur, CSMT Mumbai-Danapur, with stops at various cities. Passengers can book via UTS system with regular charges.

Central Railway's Matheran, a top holiday spot, served 5 lakh passengers in 2023-24. The Heritage Mountain Railway connects Neral-Matheran, offering shuttle services between Aman Lodge. Introduction of Pod Hotel with sleeping pods enhances tourist experience and local economy.

Railways extend LTT-Gorakhpur summer special trains with 30 extra trips. Train No. 05326 runs till May 27 and Train No. 05325 till May 25. Bookings open on April 28 with no changes in timings, composition, or halts.

Western Railway introduces 4 summer special trains with special fares, covering routes like Mumbai Central-Patna-Surat, Bandra Terminus-Gorakhpur-Ujjain, Udhna-Jaynagar-Ujjain, and Udhna-Muzaffarpur. Specific departure and arrival timings provided for easy travel planning.

Central Railway's maintenance megablock today on Thane-Kalyan slow lines leads to service diversions and delays. Special services offered between Panvel and Kurla for affected passengers.

Bandra West MLA Ashish Shelar cancelled BMC's Rs 2,400-crore elevated road plan over Khar subway after objections from residents. Discussions with officials led to the decision, emphasizing the need for alternative traffic solutions.

BMC successfully connected Mumbai Coastal Road and Bandra-Worli Sea Link with a 2,000-metric ton bowstring arch bridge, allowing direct access to the south-bound corridor from June. The precise engineering feat involved elaborate planning and innovative infrastructure erection.

Muslim leaders express disappointment with Congress for not nominating any Muslims for Lok Sabha elections. Naseem Khan resigns. Zakir Ahmed criticizes Congress. Mudassar Patel questions BJP influence. Asif Farooqui hopes for future Muslim nominations, considering Hindu voters' reactions.

Sunil Tatkare contests Raigad Lok Sabha, maintaining NCP's Nashik claim against Shiv Sena's Hemant Godse. Rebel ministers supported at Y B Chavan Centre. 7 seats incl. Satara, RS. Meeting with Pawar, Shah discussed.

Western Railway plans to extend the sixth line till Kandivli by June 2024, aiming to increase local train services. The project faces delays due to land acquisition issues, but significant progress has been made on various aspects of the extension.