The Times of India

Food Distribution Department officials in Mumbai conducted a crackdown in Worli, seizing a significant stock of illegally black-marketed domestic and commercial gas cylinders. The operation targeted the illegal stockpiling and sale of gas cylinders at inflated prices, confiscating numerous filled and empty cylinders from various companies. This action occurs amidst rising LPG prices and government efforts to stabilize supply.

A 54-year-old Indian seafarer from Mumbai has died after the oil tanker he was serving on was attacked near Iraqs southern port city of Basra. Deonandan Prasad Singh sustained severe injuries during the incident and later succumbed to them. The tankers crew abandoned the vessel and were rescued. An investigation into the attack is underway.

A 44-year-old doctor, Dr. Anuja Kulkarni, was found dead in her hospital cabin at Jagjivanram railway hospital. Colleagues discovered her after she missed scheduled surgeries and did not respond to calls. An accidental death case has been registered, and her body was sent for postmortem.

Tragedy struck as Indian seafarer Deonandan Prasad Singh lost his life during an assault on the oil tanker MT Safesea Vishnu near the treacherous Khor Al Zubair Port in Iraq. Reports suggest that Singh's family claims he was compelled to return to the ship merely days prior to the fatal incident, despite being assigned a shore-based position.

In a surprising twist, contractors have turned away from the Mithi river desilting tender, leading the BMC to push back the submission deadline. This pivotal work for the upcoming monsoon season is stymied by a hesitance among contractors, perhaps linked to an ongoing investigation into desilting irregularities.

In a powerful gathering, residents from the Western suburbs, comprising a vast community, engaged Mayor Ritu Tawde about their serious worries regarding pollution and excessive noise from nearby construction sites. They advocated for tighter regulations on work hours, enforced measures for dust suppression, and improved noise monitoring systems overseen by the BMC.

A speeding motorcycle carrying three people collided with another bike on the Eastern Express Highway near Vikhroli, resulting in two fatalities and one injury. The impact caused the second motorcycle to crash into a roadside tree. Police have registered a case against the rider of the speeding motorcycle for rash and negligent driving.

Mumbai's bakeries warn of a potential pav and bread shortage within days as major producers, who recently switched to gas-based ovens on BMC orders, face irregular fuel supplies. Approximately 350 large bakeries, relying heavily on LPG cylinders, supply 70% of the city's needs and are struggling with the current situation.

The National Stock Exchange's Mumbai office received a threatening email warning of missile and bomb attacks across the city, including at the NSE, banks, courts, Vidhan Bhavan, and metros. The email, allegedly from a Gmail account, demanded support for a Khalistan referendum and threatened political leaders. Police have registered an offense and are investigating the sender.

Vidhan Bhavan and other key Mumbai locations received a bomb and missile threat via email early Thursday morning. Staffers were evacuated from Vidhan Bhavan as a search operation was conducted. Authorities believe the threat, mentioning 'Khalistan National Army,' to be a hoax but are investigating the sender.