Even as the country struggles with the second wave of the coronavirus pandemic, a new variant of the Covid-19 virus has appeared on the horizon.
Shares of Adani group of companies saw a fall of 5 to 18 percent on Monday. Shares of Adani group companies fell after the National Securities Depository Limited (NSDL) froze the accounts of three foreign funds.
Roads in many cities of Maharashtra, including Thane, are inundated with water due to heavy rains. Railway tracks have been submerged in heavy rain water. The movement of trains is difficult due to submergence of tracks in the water. In such a situation, local railway service has been stopped in Mumbai.
Heavy rains have been lashing the country's financial capital and suburbs since morning. Waterlogging has also been reported in some areas. Local train services have also been affected due to this. At the same time, the routes of some of the best buses have been diverted.
A major fire has broken out at a chemical plant in Pune, Maharashtra. Around 17 people have died due to this fire, including 15 women and two male labourers.
In view of the coronavirus pandemic, the Maharashtra government on Sunday extended the ongoing lockdown in the state by 15 days.
As soon as the information was received, the Bomb Detection and Disposal Squad reached the spot for checking. According to the Mumbai Police, the information appears to be fake in the initial investigation. Further investigation is being done.
Amidst the coronavirus pandemic, there is news of some relief for the common people on the inflation front. There is no increase in the price of petrol and diesel today.
The Maharashtra government is considering extending the statewide lockdown by a week. However, the state government may then begin to remove the restrictions imposed to control the spread of the coronavirus pandemic.
After India broke all global records in terms of single day Covid-19 case spikes, now heartbreaking news has come from Mumbai.
