Red alert in Mumbai: IMD warns of intense rain after 500mm downpour in just 84 hours; city reels under flooding, delays

Mumbai is under red alert as the IMD forecasts more heavy rainfall. Schools and colleges are closed, following over 500 mm of rain in 84 hours, causing widespread waterlogging and traffic disruptions. Two deaths were reported, and train services faced major delays. Mumbai University postponed exams, and nearby cities also closed educational institutions.

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‘This is what real teammates do’: Suniel Shetty hails Jemimah Rodrigues’ decision to skip WBBL and support Smriti Mandhana

Bollywood actor Suniel Shetty lauded cricketer Jemimah Rodrigues for withdrawing from the Women’s Big Bash League to support her friend Smriti Mandhana during a personal crisis. Rodrigues’ decision to stay in India after Mandhana’s wedding postponement due to her father’s health complication was hailed as pure camaraderie.

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Schools in the UAE to count some absences as double from November 10–19: What parents must know

UAE schools are implementing a stricter attendance policy, counting unexcused absences as two days instead of one, particularly around holidays and exams. This aims to curb last-minute no-shows and reinforce the importance of consistent student presence for academic success. The new rules penalize students with escalating consequences for cumulative unexcused days.

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Jharkhand Urja Vikas Nigam Conducts Successful Statewide Raid Against Electricity Theft

Jharkhand Urja Vikas Nigam Limited (JUVNL) conducted a state-wide raid to combat electricity theft, deploying 119 teams and inspecting 7,822 premises. The operation uncovered 1,191 cases of electricity theft, leading to FIRs being filed under the Indian Electricity Act, 2003. JUVNL assessed the total amount involved in these thefts at Rs 185.59 lakh and urged…

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