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NCP Meetings With Fadnavis Fuel NDA Buzz

By BPN News Desk
Late-night meetings between Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and senior leaders from both Nationalist Congress Party factions have renewed speculation over possible political realignments. However, no leader involved has confirmed that an alliance, merger or change of political position was discussed. Jayant Patil Meets Sharad Pawar and Fadnavis NCP (SP)
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Bombay HC Blames Civic Misuse For Flooding

By BPN News Desk
The Bombay High Court has said Mumbai’s recurring waterlogging cannot be blamed on civic authorities alone, observing that clogged drains, encroachments and misuse of public spaces have worsened the city’s monsoon flooding problem. Bombay High Court On Mumbai Waterlogging A bench of Acting Chief Justice Ravindra V. Ghuge and Justice Gautam Ankhad made the remarks […]
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Lonavala Rain Triggers Pune Landslides

By BPN News Desk
Heavy rainfall in Lonavala triggered multiple landslides across Pune district, disrupting rail traffic on the Mumbai-Pune route and prompting authorities to monitor vulnerable ghat areas closely. Lonavala Heavy Rainfall Triggers Landslides Lonavala recorded 670 mm of rainfall in the 24-hour period ending at 7 am on Monday, July 6, 2026, after an intense monsoon spell […]
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Maharashtra On High Alert For Heavy Rain

By BPN News Desk
Maharashtra has been placed on high alert as heavy rain is expected to continue until July 8, 2026, with Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis warning of a possible cloudburst-like spell in parts of Nashik on Tuesday. Maharashtra Heavy Rain Alert Till July 8 Fadnavis issued the warning after reviewing the flood situation at the State disaster […]
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Pune Dams Gain 1 TMC After Rain

By BPN News Desk
Rainfall in the catchment areas of Pune’s key dams has increased water storage by 1 TMC in 24 hours, improving short-term water availability for the city after recent monsoon showers. Pune Dam Water Stock Rises After Rain The four major dams supplying water to Pune Municipal Corporation areas — Khadakwasla, Temghar, Panshet and Varasgaon — […]
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BMC Suspends 4 Officials After Manhole Death

By BPN News Desk
Mumbai’s civic body has suspended four officials after a man died after falling into an open stormwater drain in Sakinaka during heavy rain and ongoing drainage maintenance work, triggering public anger over monsoon safety lapses. Mumbai Manhole Tragedy Sparks BMC Action The incident took place on Khairani Road in Sakinaka, where civic repair and drain […]
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Mumbai Rains Trigger Red Alert

By BPN News Desk
Heavy rains lashed Mumbai on Thursday morning, triggering severe waterlogging in several parts of the city and disrupting road and rail movement. The India Meteorological Department issued a short-duration red alert for Mumbai and neighbouring districts, warning of intense rain spells at isolated places. Mumbai Rains Cause Severe Waterlogging Several areas in Mumbai