Maharashtra’s Deputy Chief Ministers, Devendra Fadnavis and Ajit Dada Pawar, laid the foundation stone for the Surjagad Ispat Pvt Ltd steel project in Gadchiroli, marking a significant investment of Rs. 10,000 crore. This ambitious project is expected to create over 7,000 jobs and elevate Gadchiroli into Maharashtra’s leading district and the largest steel hub in India, contributing to the vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat.
Pune is facing a severe downpour, with the Regional Meteorological Centre issuing a ‘red’ alert for extremely heavy rainfall. The rains have claimed four lives and led to widespread flooding, prompting the Chief Minister to order possible airlifts for affected residents.
Mumbai and surrounding regions in Maharashtra are facing heavy rainfall as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a red alert for isolated extremely heavy rainfall. Tansa Lake, a key water source for Mumbai, has overflowed, leading to the opening of three dam gates.
Mumbai is experiencing heavy rainfall, with several areas experiencing waterlogging and traffic jams. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for several Maharashtra districts, including Raigad and Satara, while Mumbai remains on yellow alert. Local train services were also impacted due to an accident involving a bamboo structure on the overhead cable system.
Manorama Khedkar, mother of controversial trainee IAS officer Puja Khedkar, has been sent to 14 days of judicial custody by a court in Pune, Maharashtra. She was arrested in connection with a case of threatening a farmer over a land dispute. The case stems from a viral video showing Khedkar allegedly threatening the farmer with a gun.
The Central Railway in India has announced 202 special trains to cater to the influx of devotees during the Ganesh Chaturthi festival. These trains will operate between September 1st and 18th, providing convenient travel options to popular destinations like Sawantwadi, Ratnagiri, and Chiplun. The Maharashtra government has also announced financial assistance for milk producers and a special food package for ration card holders during the festival.
A 34-year-old gym trainer in Mumbai has been arrested for allegedly assaulting a 20-year-old man with a wooden club. The incident, caught on camera, shows the trainer striking the victim’s head while he was exercising. The victim, Yogesh Shinde, sustained injuries including a skull fracture and is currently in stable condition.
A report in the weekly ‘Vivek’ suggests that the BJP’s alliance with Ajit Pawar’s faction of the NCP negatively impacted their Lok Sabha election performance in Maharashtra. NCP spokesperson Clyde Crasto claims this signals the BJP’s attempt to distance themselves from Ajit Pawar, possibly urging him to leave the ‘Mahayuti’ alliance.
Mumbai is facing the threat of heavy rainfall, prompting the Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) to issue a yellow alert for the city until July 19. The alert also extends to other parts of Maharashtra, with orange and red alerts issued for various districts.
Twelve Naxals were killed in a major operation by Gadchiroli police commandos on the Chhattisgarh-Gadchiroli border near Maharashtra’s Kanker. The encounter, which lasted over six hours, also resulted in the recovery of a significant cache of arms, including AK-47 rifles and INSAS rifles. The operation comes as Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis performed the ‘Bhoomi Pujan’ for a new steel plant in Gadchiroli, aimed at providing employment opportunities in the Naxal-affected district.
