India: IndiGo Flight Cancellations Strand Passengers Amid Regulatory Failure 3

Major travel chaos continued at airports across India as IndiGo cancelled hundreds of flights. The cancellations, which stranded scores of passengers and mainly affected key domestic routes, are due to IndiGo's failure to comply with new Flight Duty Time Limit (FDTL) regulations.

Illustration - Climate Change

Illustration - Climate Change

INDIA. MAHARASHTRA. MUMBAI (BOMBAY) CONJECTIONS AT THE FOOT OF WORKS ON RESIDENTIAL TOWERS Photo by Serge Attal/Only World/ABACAPRESS.COM

India: Monsoon Rain Causes Flooding in Mumbai, Red Alert Issued 3

Mumbai was hit by heavy rain, thunderstorms, lightning, and strong winds on Monday, May 26, disrupting suburban rail services and slowing traffic due to poor visibility. The city recorded its highest rainfall in 107 years on the first day of the monsoon, leading to widespread waterlogging across the city. Red alerts for Mumbai and surrounding areas had been issued.

India: Monsoon Rain Causes Flooding in Mumbai, Red Alert Issued 2

Mumbai was hit by heavy rain, thunderstorms, lightning, and strong winds on Monday, May 26, disrupting suburban rail services and slowing traffic due to poor visibility. The city recorded its highest rainfall in 107 years on the first day of the monsoon, leading to widespread waterlogging across the city. Red alerts for Mumbai and surrounding areas had been issued.

India: Flooding Hits Mumbai, Red Alert Issued

Mumbai was hit by heavy rain, thunderstorms, lightning, and strong winds on Monday, May 26, disrupting suburban rail services and slowing traffic due to poor visibility. The city recorded its highest rainfall in 107 years on the first day of the monsoon, leading to widespread waterlogging across the city. Red alerts for Mumbai and surrounding areas had been issued on Sunday, May 25.

India: Passenger Bus Catches Fire on Highway in Pune District

On Thursday morning, April 17, a Volvo bus caught fire near Khed Shivapur on the Pune-Satara Highway. The passengers on board quickly evacuated the vehicle, with a few sustaining minor injuries. The cause of the fire is still under investigation.

14 people dead as huge billboard falls amid storm in India

STORY: 14 people dead as huge billboard falls amid storm in India SHOOTING TIME: Earlier footage DATELINE: May 16, 2024 LENGTH: 0:01:21 LOCATION: New Delhi CATEGORY: OTHERS SHOTLIST: 1. various of India Gate 2. various of rescue operation by NDRF (National Disaster Response Force) STORYLINE: At least 14 people died and nearly 75 were injured when a huge advertisement billboard fell on them amid a heavy storm accompanied by rains in India's southwestern state of Maharashtra late Monday night, confirmed a civic agency official over phone. The incident happened in the Ghatkopar area of the country's financial capital of Mumbai. Videos on social media showed the huge billboard fell, trapping many cars and other vehicles under it. The billboard was installed next to a fuel station. The victims were taking shelter at the fuel station amid storm and rains when the mishap occurred. Local police and the fire department workers rescued the people from underneath the billboard. They were later rushed to a local ho

India: Massive Dust Storm Batters Mumbai Causing Casualties, Damage 5

A massive dust storm hit Mumbai on Monday, May 13, turning the sky dark, bringing strong winds, and suspending flights at the airport. In the eastern suburb of Ghatkopar, several people were killed, and dozens were injured after a large billboard fell onto a crowd during the storm.

India: Massive Dust Storm Batters Mumbai Causing Casualties, Damage 6

A massive dust storm hit Mumbai on Monday, May 13, turning the sky dark, bringing strong winds, and suspending flights at the airport. In the eastern suburb of Ghatkopar, several people were killed, and dozens were injured after a large billboard fell onto a crowd during the storm.

India: Massive Dust Storm Batters Mumbai Causing Casualties, Damage 3

A massive dust storm hit Mumbai on Monday, May 13, turning the sky dark, bringing strong winds, and suspending flights at the airport. In the eastern suburb of Ghatkopar, several people were killed, and dozens were injured after a large billboard fell onto a crowd during the storm.

India: Massive Dust Storm Batters Mumbai Causing Casualties, Damage 4

A massive dust storm hit Mumbai on Monday, May 13, turning the sky dark, bringing strong winds, and suspending flights at the airport. In the eastern suburb of Ghatkopar, several people were killed, and dozens were injured after a large billboard fell onto a crowd during the storm.

Death toll from western India's landslide rises to 22

STORY: Death toll from western India's landslide rises to 22 DATELINE: July 23, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:12 LOCATION: New Delhi CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of India gate 2. various of the landslide site 3. various of rescue work STORYLINE: The death toll rose to 22 in the landslide that struck a village on a hilltop in India's western state of Maharashtra, after six more bodies were retrieved from under the debris on Friday, a local police official confirmed. "The search and rescue operation was stopped on Friday at 18:30 local time and will resume tomorrow morning. Only six dead bodies could be retrieved today. It's a difficult terrain, hence the search operation is being carried out physically with hands or with the help of canines," he said. As many as four teams of the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) were engaged in the search and rescue operation. Local villagers also helped in digging the debris at the right spots to retrieve the bodies. Nearly 100 people went missing after the na

India to get relief from scorching heatwave

STORY: India to get relief from scorching heatwave DATELINE: April 25, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:31 LOCATION: New Delhi CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of regions affected by the heatwave 2. various of a heavy rain 3. various of Indian people dealing with the heat STORYLINE: According to a report released by the India Meteorological Department, India has received some relief from the heatwave that has been sweeping across the country in recent weeks. The report stated that "no heatwave conditions over most parts of India during the next 5 days," in its daily weather bulletin released on Sunday. The news brings relief to many states, including Maharashtra, Bihar, Odisha, and West Bengal, which have been experiencing scorching heat and heatwaves recently. Maharashtra has even announced an early summer vacation for schools until June 15, while West Bengal has shut schools and colleges due to rising temperatures. Temperatures in many parts of the country were in the range of 30 to 35 degrees Celsius, whi

COVID-19 surge in India: over 5,000 new cases in 24 hours

STORY: COVID-19 surge in India: over 5,000 new cases in 24 hours DATELINE: April 6, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:31 LOCATION: New Delhi CATEGORY: HEALTH SHOTLIST: 1. various of India gate 2. various of people wearing masks 3. various of COVID hospital area 4. various of traffic STORYLINE: India is witnessing a huge surge in COVID-19 cases. The country recorded 5,335 new cases of COVID-19 in the last 24 hours, the highest daily increase since September 23, according to federal health ministry data released on Thursday. The new cases marked an increase from the daily caseload of 1,000 on Wednesday. The total number of active cases in the country now stands at 25,587. Among the states, Kerala has the highest number of active cases at 8,229, followed by Delhi with 1,795 and Maharashtra with 3,874. India's total tally of COVID-19 cases has risen to 44,601,934. The country also logged 13 new COVID-19-related deaths in the past 24 hours, bringing the overall death toll to 530,929. Since the beginning of the pandemic, 4

6 Indian states advised to increase vigilance amid rising COVID-19 cases

STORY: 6 Indian states advised to increase vigilance amid rising COVID-19 cases DATELINE: March 18, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:31 LOCATION: New Delhi CATEGORY: HEALTH SHOTLIST: 1. various of India Gate in New Delhi 2. various of government buildings 3. various of people wearing masks 4. various of a hospital 5. various of street scenes STORYLINE: Amid a significant surge in COVID-19 cases in six states, India's health ministry has advised local governments to take a risk assessment-based approach to prevent and contain the infection from spreading further, officials said Friday. The federal health ministry wrote a letter on Thursday evening to the states of Maharashtra, Karnataka, Gujarat, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and Telangana, asking them to pay attention to testing, treating, tracking, and vaccination. A few states are reporting higher number of COVID-19 cases, "indicating possible localized spread of infection and there is a need to follow a risk assessment-based approach to prevent and contain the infection, wit

Hatoyama attends reception in Mumbai

Hatoyama attends reception in Mumbai

MUMBAI, India - Japanese Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama (R) shakes hands with Maharashtra Governor S C Jamir after coming to Mumbai on Dec. 27, 2009. Hatoyama arrived in the western Indian city the same day on the first leg of a three-day visit to India.

Hatoyama attends reception in Mumbai

Hatoyama attends reception in Mumbai

MUMBAI, India - Japanese Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama (R) and his wife Miyuki head for a reception in Mumbai hosted by Maharashtra Governor S C Jamir on Dec. 27, 2009. Hatoyama arrived in the western Indian city the same day on the first leg of a three-day visit to India.

A glimpse of Mumbai's open-air laundry

STORY: A glimpse of Mumbai's open-air laundry DATELINE: Oct. 30, 2022 LENGTH: 00:03:14 LOCATION: MUMBAI, India CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of washermen working at the open-air laundry STORYLINE: The Indian city of Mumbai, the capital of the state of Maharashtra, is a major draw for tourists. One of the attractions is the city's open-air laundries, locally known as "dhobi ghat." A distinctive feature of Mumbai, these laundries provide employment to thousands of washermen, called "dhobis" in the local language. Dhobi Ghat, a famous open-air laundry place in Mumbai's southern area, was built in 1890. Clothes from hotels, hospitals and other places are being washed here. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Mumbai, China. (XHTV)

Mumbai prepares to celebrate Festival of Lights

STORY: Mumbai prepares to celebrate Festival of Lights DATELINE: Oct. 22, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:18 LOCATION: MUMBAI, India CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. Kandill Galli, Dadar, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India STORYLINE: As the Indian state of Maharashtra prepares to celebrate Diwali, one of India's biggest religious festivals, Mumbai residents are flocking to buy handmade lanterns and lights. Diwali, or Festival of Lights, celebrates the triumph of light over darkness and good over evil. This year, the festival falls on Oct. 24. In Mumbai City, where many generations of people have flourished through the trade of paper lanterns, the neighborhoods can be seen full of colorful papers from a few weeks before the Diwali festival. Diwali is celebrated quite differently across India. One thing that remains in common is that every village, town and city is lit up with thousands of lamps. Preparations for Diwali usually begin weeks in advance, and it mostly involves cleaning of the house and buying decorative items. X

India's Mumbai celebrates elephant god festival

STORY: India's Mumbai celebrates elephant god festival DATELINE: Sept. 7, 2022 LENGTH: 0:01:54 LOCATION: MUMBAI, India CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of India's western state of Maharashtra's tallest Ganesh idol 2. various of the celebrations STORYLINE: India's financial hub Mumbai is celebrating the traditional festival of the elephant god Ganesh, or Ganapati, after two years of restrictions due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This year, the 10-day celebrations started on Aug. 31. The festival usually begins on Ganesh Chaturthi, the fourth day of Bhadrapad or the sixth month of the Hindu calendar, marking the birth of Lord Ganesh, with the installation of clay idols of Ganesh at home and in public places. The elephant-headed god is traditionally worshipped in India before any major enterprise and is patronized across the Hindu religious society. Mumbai's civic body has received around 3,000 applications from various communities and associations seeking permission to install the elephant god idol and

India's Independence Day celebrations held in Mumbai

STORY: India's Independence Day celebrations held in Mumbai DATELINE: Aug. 16, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:03 LOCATION: MUMBAI, India CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of celebrations in India STORYLINE: India celebrated its 75th Independence Day on Monday to mark the country's freedom from nearly two centuries of British colonial rule. In Mumbai, capital of Maharashtra, people participated in parades holding national flags in their hands. The national flags were also being raised across the city as part of the celebrations under the "Har Ghar Tiranga" campaign launched by the government. The Corporate Affairs Ministry of India said the campaign aimed to invoke the feeling of patriotism in the hearts of people and promote awareness about the Indian national flag. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Mumbai, India. (XHTV)

Ganesh idol makers in India's Maharashtra hopeful of making profits

STORY: Ganesh idol makers in India's Maharashtra hopeful of making profits DATELINE: Aug. 5, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:53 LOCATION: MUMBAI, India CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of Ganesh idols 2. various of people making Ganesh idols 3. SOUNDBITE (Hindi): RAHUL MEHTA, Ganesh idol maker STORYLINE: As the government of India's western state of Maharashtra has decided to remove all restrictions on the Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations starting August 31, Ganesh idol makers are hoping to make profits this year. Ganesh Chaturthi is a 10-day festival marking the birth of the elephant-headed deity Ganesha, the god of prosperity and wisdom. It begins on the fourth day of the month of Bhadrapada (August-September), the sixth month of the Hindu calendar. Celebrations for the festival resumed after a two-year COVID-19 hiatus. Ganesh idol-makers are hoping to make profits during this year's festival. SOUNDBITE (Hindi): RAHUL MEHTA, Ganesh idol maker "My name is Rahul Mehta. We have been in the idol-making business si

Heavy rains in India's Mumbai cause waterlogging

STORY: Heavy rains in India's Mumbai cause waterlogging DATELINE: July 1, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:41 LOCATION: MUMBAI, India CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of places in India's Mumbai in heavy rain and waterlogged roads STORYLINE: Several places in India's Mumbai were battered by heavy rains on Thursday, leading to heavy traffic and waterlogged roads. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued an orange alert for Mumbai, Thane, Palghar, and Raigad districts of Maharashtra state. Orange Alert, the second-highest level of weather warning, calls for administrators to "be prepared." The city's disaster management authority was also on high alert and ready for any eventuality. For Mumbai in particular, the IMD has predicted heavy to very heavy rainfall in isolated areas until Saturday, putting them at a higher risk of waterlogging. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Mumbai, India. (XHTV)

Maharashtra Day celebrated in Mumbai, India

STORY: Maharashtra Day celebrated in Mumbai, India DATELINE: May 2, 2022 LENGTH: 00:03:36 LOCATION: MUMBAI, India CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the celebration STORYLINE: Maharashtra Day was celebrated on Sunday in India's financial capital Mumbai to commemorate the 62nd anniversary of the founding of Maharashtra State. This year, the grand MAHA-UTSAV 2022 celebrations took place at ND Studios. The highlights of the celebrations included a Marathi Film Festival which paid tribute to the Father of Indian Cinema, Dadasaheb Phalke. The MAHA-UTSAV 2022 paid a special tribute to legendary artists Lata Mangeshkar, Ramesh Deo, Bhaji Pandharkar and V Shantaram. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Mumbai, India. (XHTV)

Indian meteorological department issues heatwave warning for several states over next 5 days

STORY: Indian meteorological department issues heatwave warning for several states over next 5 days DATELINE: April 29, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:47 LOCATION: New Delhi CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. Shot of India gate 2. Shot of heatwave 3. Shots of people covering the head by using cloth and umbrellas 4. Shots of laborer working in the sun 5. Shots of people drinking sugarcane juice and water 6. Shots of traffic STORYLINE: India Meteorological Department (IMD) Thursday predicted severe heatwave conditions for several parts of the country over the next five days. The IMD said heatwave conditions will prevail over northwest and central India during the next five days and over east India in the next three days and abate thereafter. Heatwaves will hit West Rajasthan, Vidarbha (Maharashtra), West Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana-Chandigarh, Delhi and East Rajasthan, as well as other states and regions, in the next few days, said the IMD. According to the IMD, a rise by about 2 degrees Celsius in

Indian state of Maharashtra slaps beef ban

Indian state of Maharashtra slaps beef ban

A butcher shop owner (R) in Mumbai in the western Indian state of Maharashtra tells a shopper that he has no beef to sell due to the state government's ban on the processing and possession of the meat, as pictured on March 31, 2015. The Hinduism-based ban is spreading in India. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Indian Islamic schools face public pressure for modern education

Indian Islamic schools face public pressure for modern education

Syed Najeeb Ur Rahman (L), a cofounder of the Association of Muslim Professionals, conducts career counseling for students at an Indian "madrasa" Islamic religious school in Mumbai on Aug. 15, 2015. The Maharashtra state government has declared that madrasas not teaching mathematics, science and social studies will not be recognized as formal schools. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Islamic school students in Mumbai learn only Islam

Islamic school students in Mumbai learn only Islam

Schoolboys at the Islamic seminary Darul Uloom Hanfia Rizvia in Mumbai, western India, recite the Koran under the watchful eyes of a teacher (far R) on Aug. 12, 2015. The Maharashtra state government has indicated the suspension of subsidies to Islamic seminaries if they do not teach mathematics, science and social studies. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Indian schoolchildren to have lighter bags

Indian schoolchildren to have lighter bags

Indian elementary school students with heavy schoolbags jammed with textbooks and writing sets are on their way home in Mumbai, Maharashtra state, in a photo taken on Sept. 30, 2014. The state government has decided to cut the maximum weight of schoolbags to 10 percent of their body weight to lighten their physical burden. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Indian elementary students' schoolbags become lighter

Indian elementary students' schoolbags become lighter

Indian elementary school students carrying heavy schoolbags like those photographed in Mumbai, Maharashtra state, on July 27, 2015, can heave a sigh of relief now as the state government has decided to cut the maximum weight of schoolbags to 10 percent of their body weight for health reasons. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Tata Open Maharashtra trophy

Tata Open Maharashtra trophy

ATP Tour trophy for winner of singles of Tata Open Maharashtra, Pune, India, is seen during a press conference, on February 13, 2020, in Prostejov, Czech Republic. Czech tennis player Jiri Vesely won the tournament. (CTK Photo/Ludek Perina)

Jiri Vesely, Jaroslav Navratil, Miroslav Cernosek

Jiri Vesely, Jaroslav Navratil, Miroslav Cernosek

Czech tennis player Jiri Vesely, center, his coach Jaroslav Navratil, left, and manager Miroslav Cernosek, right, pose with ATP Tour trophy for winner of single of Tata Open Maharashtra, Pune, India, during a press conference, on February 13, 2020, in Prostejov, Czech Republic. (CTK Photo/Ludek Perina)

Jiri Vesely, Jaroslav Navratil

Jiri Vesely, Jaroslav Navratil

Czech tennis player Jiri Vesely, left, and his coach Jaroslav Navratil pose with ATP Tour trophy for winner of single of Tata Open Maharashtra, Pune, India, during a press conference, on February 13, 2020, in Prostejov, Czech Republic. (CTK Photo/Ludek Perina)

Jiri Vesely, Jaroslav Navratil

Jiri Vesely, Jaroslav Navratil

Czech tennis player Jiri Vesely, left, and his coach Jaroslav Navratil pose with ATP Tour trophy for winner of single of Tata Open Maharashtra, Pune, India, during a press conference, on February 13, 2020, in Prostejov, Czech Republic. (CTK Photo/Ludek Perina)

Jaroslav Navratil

Jaroslav Navratil

Jaroslav Navratil, coach of Czech tennis player Jiri Vesely, speaks after Vesely's win of single of Tata Open Maharashtra, Pune, India, during a press conference, on February 13, 2020, in Prostejov, Czech Republic. (CTK Photo/Ludek Perina)

Jiri Vesely

Jiri Vesely

Czech tennis player Jiri Vesely poses with ATP Tour trophy for winner of single of Tata Open Maharashtra, Pune, India, during a press conference, on February 13, 2020, in Prostejov, Czech Republic. (CTK Photo/Ludek Perina)

Jiri Vesely

Jiri Vesely

Czech tennis player Jiri Vesely poses with ATP Tour trophy for winner of single of Tata Open Maharashtra, Pune, India, during a press conference, on February 13, 2020, in Prostejov, Czech Republic. (CTK Photo/Ludek Perina)

Jiri Vesely

Jiri Vesely

Czech tennis player Jiri Vesely poses with ATP Tour trophy for winner of single of Tata Open Maharashtra, Pune, India, during a press conference, on February 13, 2020, in Prostejov, Czech Republic. (CTK Photo/Ludek Perina)

Hatoyama attends reception in Mumbai

Hatoyama attends reception in Mumbai

MUMBAI, India - Japanese Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama (R) shakes hands with Maharashtra Governor S C Jamir after coming to Mumbai on Dec. 27, 2009. Hatoyama arrived in the western Indian city the same day on the first leg of a three-day visit to India. (Kyodo)

Hatoyama attends reception in Mumbai

Hatoyama attends reception in Mumbai

MUMBAI, India - Japanese Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama (R) and his wife Miyuki head for a reception in Mumbai hosted by Maharashtra Governor S C Jamir on Dec. 27, 2009. Hatoyama arrived in the western Indian city the same day on the first leg of a three-day visit to India. (Kyodo)