Mumbai Batters Heavy Rains as Yellow Alert Remains in Place

Mumbai and surrounding areas are bracing for more heavy rainfall after a weekend of downpours that caused flooding and disruption. The Regional Meteorological Department (RMC) has issued a yellow alert for Mumbai and Palghar, while a red alert for heavy showers is in place for four districts of Maharashtra. The city’s civic body, BMC, also issued a high tide warning.

PM Modi Inaugurates Development Projects in Mumbai, Aims to Make Maharashtra a Global Financial Powerhouse

Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Mumbai on Saturday, inaugurating a slew of development projects aimed at enhancing connectivity and infrastructure. He also laid the foundation stone for various initiatives, including the Thane-Borivali Tunnel Project and the Goregaon Mulund Link Road (GMLR) project. PM Modi expressed his vision of transforming Maharashtra into a global financial powerhouse, with Mumbai at its center.

Controversial IAS Trainee Faces Encroachment Notice, Probe Continues

Puja Khedkar, a trainee IAS officer, is facing a slew of controversies, including allegations of misuse of power, manipulating quotas, and using a government vehicle for personal use. A probe committee has been formed to investigate her, and she may face termination if found guilty. Recent developments include an encroachment notice at her residence and the transfer of her posting.

IAS Probationer Under Fire for Misuse of Power, Probe Ordered

Puja Khedkar, a probationary IAS officer, is facing potential termination or criminal charges for alleged misuse of power and privileges. A probe has been initiated to verify her candidature and other details, following reports of her demanding a separate office, official car, and unauthorized use of a red beacon light on a private Audi. Questions have also been raised about her OBC status, and a video showing her mother threatening a group of men with a gun has further escalated the controversy.

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