CM Thackeray flags off 25 advanced life support ambulances in Mumbai amid COVID-19

Mumbai Traffic Police gets 10 sports bikes under CSR campaign

Mumbai Traffic Police have received 10 sports bike 'Gixxer 250 SF' under CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) campaign. The bikes are equipped with a siren, blinker lights and other advance systems. DCP (Traffic) of Mumbai, Ranjan Kumar Sharma said, "These superbikes have been distributed to 10 different branches of Mumbai Traffic Police. The bikes can be used to clear the traffic jams and for other emergency services."

Fourth Monday of 'sawan' month celebrates at Ujjain's Mahakaleshwar temple

On the occasion of the fourth Monday of the 'sawan' month, the Bhasma Aarti was performed at Ujjain's Mahakaleshwar temple in the morning on July 27. The priests wore masks and ensured social distancing as a preventive measure against COVID-19. Shravan, the fifth month in the Hindu calendar, is considered to be the most auspicious month of the year. It is dedicated to Lord Shiva who, according to Hindu religious beliefs, is the creator, preserver, and destroyer of this universe. While Lord Shiva is worshipped on Mondays throughout the year, Mondays during this particular month are considered highly significant and auspicious. The festival is celebrated predominantly in the North Indian states.

COVID update: Record 4.4 lakh samples tested, active cases in Delhi dip to 11,904

The cases of coronavirus continued to surge in India but on a brighter side, India recorded highest ever, more than 4.4 lakh samples in a single day on July 26. Moreover, 36,145 patients recovered from COVID-19 in last 24 hours. The recovery rate touched nearly 64%. Maharashtra reported 9,431 new COVID-19 cases and 267 deaths on July 26. The total number of cases in the state rises to 3,75,799 including 1,48,601 active cases and 2,13,238 discharged cases. Delhi recorded 11,904 active cases today. Tamil Nadu reported 6,986 new COVID-19 cases and 85 deaths today.

Maharashtra HM gifts Rs 1 lakh to 85-yr-old 'lathi-kathi' artist

Maharashtra Home Minister Anil Deshmukh on July 25 met 85-year-old Shantabai Pawar, who performs 'Lathi Kathi' on streets of Pune to earn a livelihood. Anil Deshmukh gifted her Nauvari saree and Rs 1 lakh.

Sushant Singh Rajput death case: Mahesh Bhatt, Karan Johar's manager summoned by police

Filmmakers Mahesh Bhatt, actress Kangana Ranaut and film director Karan Johar's manager have been summoned by Maharashtra Police in Sushant Singh Rajput death case. "If needed Karan Johar can also be summoned, total number of 37 people have been summoned for the investigation till now" said Home Minister of Maharashtra, Anil Deshmukh. Sushant Singh Rajput was found hanging at his Bandra apartment on June 14. He was reportedly suffering from depression.

Sonu Sood meets Uddhav Thackeray in Mumbai

Actor Sonu Sood met Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray at his residence Matoshree in Mumbai. Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray's son Aaditya Thackeray was also present during the meeting. After meeting Maharashtra Chief Minister Sonu said, "We have to support all the people who are suffering and need us. I will continue until the last migrant has reached his home. Every party from Kashmir to Kanyakumari has supported and I want to thank everyone for that." Sonu Sood and CM Thackeray's meeting came on a day when Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut alleged that 'There could be a political director behind what actor Sonu Sood is doing'. Bollywood actor Sonu Sood has been in the limelight for sending migrant workers stuck in Mumbai to their home towns and won many hearts for his work in the COVID-19 pandemic.