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Patraporn Kengrungruangchai of the People's Party (PP) was elected the 26th president of the Bangkok Metropolitan Council (BMC) on Sunday, pledging greater transparency and accountability.

Bangkok Post

Tour de France bikes: A complete equipment guide for the 2026 race

A rundown of the bikes and kit used by the 23 teams at the 2026 Tour de France

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Mumbai's ₹13,000-crore flood plan: How it will become a 'Sponge City'

Maharashtra's Chief Minister announced a Rs 13,000-crore flood mitigation plan for Mumbai. This comprehensive proposal integrates traditional and nature-based drainage improvement methods. The plan aims to address chronic flooding issues, particularly in low-lying city regions. Funding will be shared by the National Disaster Response Fund, state government, and BMC. Detailed…

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Mumbai school, college & office holiday (July 9): Is there a closure tomorrow? Check latest IMD forecast, BMC update & advisory

Mumbai school holiday July 9: Mumbai schools, colleges, and offices are expected to remain open on Thursday, July 9. The India Meteorological Department has issued a Yellow Alert for Mumbai and Thane. This alert warns of thunderstorms, lightning, and squally winds across the region. Authorities have not announced any city-wide…

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Mumbai school, college & office holiday on July 8: Is there a closure tomorrow? Here's what authorities have said, along with latest IMD weather forecast & BMC update

Mumbai school, college & office holiday on July 8: Mumbai schools are expected to reopen on Wednesday, July 8, as no official holiday has been declared. The India Meteorological Department has downgraded the weather alert to Yellow for the city. Authorities continue to monitor overnight rainfall and the latest weather…

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Mumbai weather today latest updates: IMD issues Orange alert, schools shut, BMC urges residents to stay indoors

Mumbai faces an Orange Alert for heavy rain and gusty winds on Tuesday, July 7, 2026. Schools and colleges across the city will remain closed as a precautionary measure for student safety. Authorities urge citizens to avoid unnecessary travel and stay informed through official channels. Heavy showers previously lashed the…

The Economic Times

Mumbai Weather on July 7: IMD issues orange alert; Check Tuesday's full forecast for Mumbai & Thane and what BMC wants residents to know

Mumbai Weather July 7: Mumbai is under an Orange Alert for heavy rainfall and strong gusty winds on July 7. In view of the weather warning, authorities have declared a holiday for all government, municipal and private schools and colleges across the city. The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has advised…

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Mumbai school, college & office holiday July 7: How long will the closure continue as IMD issues red alert for heavy rain? Here's what authorities have said

Mumbai schools and colleges closed on July 7: Mumbai is bracing for more intense rainfall as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a Red Alert for the city and surrounding districts. BMC schools and colleges will remain closed on July 7, with authorities indicating that the closure could be…

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Mumbai University postpones all exams due to heavy rain

Mumbai faced severe weather on Monday, prompting a city-wide shutdown of educational institutions. The University of Mumbai postponed all exams due to heavy rain and strong winds, with schools across the city also closed. Authorities urged residents to stay indoors as gusty winds caused numerous trees to fall. The city…

The Economic Times

Six killed, one injured in Mankhurd chawl collapse amid heavy rain in Mumbai; rescue ops underway

Mumbai news: Tragedy struck Mumbai's Mankhurd area as a three-storey chawl collapsed during heavy rains, claiming at least six lives and injuring one. A desperate multi-agency rescue operation, including the NDRF, is underway to find a person feared trapped. The incident occurred in Janta Nagar, with the structure reportedly falling…

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Mumbai rains: IMD issues Red Alert for extremely heavy rainfall, winds up to 90 kmph; citizens urged to stay indoors amid flash flood warning

Mumbai and surrounding districts are on high alert with a Red nowcast warning issued for intense rain and 50-60 kmph winds over the next three hours. This follows a day of heavy downpours and strong winds that caused numerous tree falls. Despite significant rainfall, major waterlogging was avoided, with suburban…

The Economic Times

Mumbai schools, colleges to remain shut on July 6 amid heavy rains

Mumbai schools and colleges are closed Monday due to an orange alert for heavy rain and gusty winds. The city experienced over 200 mm of rainfall in 24 hours, leading to waterlogged streets and tragic treefall incidents. Airport operations were temporarily suspended, causing flight delays and diversions. Citizens are urged…

The Economic Times

Mumbai rain: IMD issues Red Alert for heavy rainfall; 4.19-metre high tide likely today. Check details

Mumbai is under a Red Alert with the IMD forecasting intense rainfall and the BMC urging residents to stay indoors. A significant 4.19-metre high tide is expected this afternoon, potentially worsening flooding in low-lying areas. Despite heavy downpours, which have already accounted for 74% of July's average rainfall, normal life…

The Economic Times

Mumbai rains today: IMD issues orange alert as financial capital records 150 mm rain in 24 hrs; Mandavi tops rainfall chart

Mumbai weather: The financial capital experienced intense rainfall, with Mandavi Fire Station recording 150.2 mm. Widespread waterlogging has crippled traffic and led to two fatalities. The IMD has issued an Orange Alert, predicting more heavy showers. Authorities are urging residents to avoid non-essential travel as emergency teams work to clear…

The Economic Times

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Sir Geoffrey Whalen obituary

One of the leading figures in the UK motor industry who tried to turn British Leyland around and later became managing director of Peugeot Talbot in Coventry

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Aaditya Thackeray accuses BJP of "draining" BMC funds as Mumbai faces severe waterlogging due to heavy downpour

Mumbai faced significant waterlogging after heavy rains, prompting Shiv Sena (UBT) MLA Aaditya Thackeray to criticize the government's focus on "dirty politics" over governance. He highlighted past UBT Sena initiatives like rainwater holding tanks and pumping stations to combat urban flooding, accusing the current administration of neglecting these and draining…

The Economic Times

Mumbai weather: Orange alert issued as thunderstorms and rain lash financial capital, triggering waterlogging

Mumbai and Palghar are under an orange alert for thunderstorms, heavy rain, and strong winds as the southwest monsoon finally arrived, 13 days late. The city experienced severe waterlogging, forcing the closure of the Andheri subway. Despite disruptions, suburban train and bus services remained operational. Authorities are working to address…

Bangkok Post

PP on course to dominate BMC poll

The People's Party (PP) is favoured to dominate the upcoming Bangkok Metropolitan Council (BMC) election, as strategic voting is likely to shape the contest, which coincides with the city's gubernatorial election on Sunday.

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Maharashtra: BMC alerts citizens after IMD issues 3-hour Orange weather warning

Mumbai is bracing for more pre-monsoon showers as the BMC issued an Orange warning for thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds. While these rains offer respite from the heat, they've caused waterlogging. The monsoon's official arrival is imminent, with favourable conditions for its advance across several Indian states.

The Economic Times

BMC announces 10% water supply cut: No water for swimming pools, action against misuse of drinking water and more

Mumbai faces a severe water crisis as the BMC slashes supply by 10% to industries, commercial entities, and sports facilities due to critically low reservoir levels. Construction projects and swimming pools will see a complete halt in water access. These stringent measures, effective Wednesday, aim to preserve drinking water amidst…

The Economic Times

Jaaved Jaaferi’s wife allegedly duped in ₹16.24 crore investment scam; BMC official suspended

BMC Assistant Commissioner Mahesh Patil has been suspended for allegedly cheating actor Jaaved Jaaferi's wife of ₹16.24 crore in an investment fraud. Patil and associates are accused of using forged documents for a Bandra redevelopment project. An FIR has been filed, and Patil is reportedly absconding as the case is…

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Gravel bikes wind tunnel tested: How does the new Specialized Crux stack up against the Argon 18 Anti Matter, Wilier Rave, Lauf Seigla, and more?

In the battle of the aero gravel race bikes, which will come out on top?

The Economic Times

"BMC must act": BJP's Kirit Somaiya alleges illegal animal slaughter in several Mumbai localities on Bakrid

"Dozen'Katal at Mankhurd, Deonar, Govandi.... in Housing Societies/Complexes. Bakri Eid Kurbani inspite of Markets/Shops Kurbani Places (designated places) available nearby areas. BMC Police must act," Somaiya posted on X.

Bangkok Post

City's reformer falling short

As Bangkok moves toward its next gubernatorial election, one question is already taking shape: after four years in office, what has governor Chadchart Sittipunt actually changed?

Cycling Weekly

BMC throws the kitchen sink at the all-new Kaius gravel bike, with clearance for up to 52mm tyres

New BMC Kaius has all the markings of a segment-ruling gravel race bike, and we’ve already ridden it in Sardinia, Italy

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