Heavy rainfall disrupts normal life in Mumbai; rail services hit, routes closed

IANS | July 6, 2026 10:04 AM

Mumbai, July 6 (IANS) Continuous heavy rainfall has severely affected normal life in Mumbai and adjoining regions, prompting the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) to issue a weather advisory warning of intense rainfall, strong winds, and high tides. Railway services have also been disrupted due to waterlogging and landslides, while authorities have urged citizens to avoid travelling between Mumbai and Pune until further notice.

Global oil prices fall up to 1 pc as OPEC+ raises August output targets

IANS | July 6, 2026 10:01 AM

New Delhi, July 6 (IANS) Global crude oil prices traded nearly 1 per cent lower on Monday after the alliance of oil-producing nations agreed to further increase production from August, while the recovery in crude exports through the Strait of Hormuz signalled improving global supplies.

Monsoon fury: Mumbai University cancels exams; Dabbawalas suspend services today

IANS | July 6, 2026 9:56 AM

Mumbai, July 6 (IANS) In light of the severe weather conditions and prioritising student safety, Mumbai University has cancelled all examinations scheduled for Monday (July 6). The university administration stated that the revised dates for these exams will be announced soon on their official website.

ECI issues notification for July 30 bypolls to three Assembly seats in Bihar, MP, Gujarat

IANS | July 6, 2026 9:56 AM

New Delhi, July 6 (IANS) The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Monday issued the official notification for the by-elections to three Assembly constituencies in Bihar, Madhya Pradesh and Gujarat, setting the stage for polling later this month.

Kudos to ICC under Jay Shah for remarkable transformation of women’s cricket: Saikia

IANS | July 6, 2026 9:56 AM

London, July 6 (IANS) BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia on Monday praised the International Cricket Council (ICC) under the dynamic leadership of Jay Shah for driving a remarkable transformation in the sport after the successful conclusion of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026, where Australia clinched their record seventh title.

Jackie Shroff remembers legendary filmmaker Chetan Anand on his 29th death anniversary

IANS | July 6, 2026 9:51 AM

Mumbai, July 6 (IANS) Bollywood star Jackie Shroff remembered legendary filmmaker Chetan Anand on his 29th death anniversary on July 6, by sharing a heartfelt tribute on his social media account.

Rajeev Khandelwal says society must stop judging people by their skin colour

IANS | July 6, 2026 9:43 AM

Mumbai, July 6 (IANS) Actor Rajeev Khandelwal addressed the issue of colour bias and the insecurities it creates on the reality show, ‘Tum Ho Naa – Ghar Ki Superstar’, hosted by him.

Syama Prasad Mookerjee was leader of intellect, public service, moral conviction: PM Modi

IANS | July 6, 2026 9:33 AM

New Delhi, July 6 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday paid rich tributes to Bharatiya Jana Sangh founder Dr Syama Prasad Mookerjee on his 125th birth anniversary, describing him as one of the few leaders in modern India who represented a unique "confluence of intellect, public service and moral conviction."

Indian equities open higher amid monsoon revival, FII inflows

IANS | July 6, 2026 9:32 AM

Mumbai, July 6 (IANS) Indian stock markets opened positively on Monday, supported by revival of monsoon, renewed foreign institutional investor (FII) buying, and softer crude oil prices.

PM Modi emplanes for 3-nation tour, says visit will strengthen Act East Policy, MAHASAGAR Vision

IANS | July 6, 2026 9:32 AM

New Delhi, July 6 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday embarked on a three-nation visit to Indonesia, Australia and New Zealand and said that this tour will further strengthen India's Act East Policy, MAHASAGAR Vision as well as the commitment towards a free and open Indo-Pacific.