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After a brief break of nearly two weeks, the monsoon rains resume in Mumbai, bringing a respite from the heat and humidity. According to reports, Mumbai and its neighbouring cities have witnessed moderate rains during midnight; however, it's still being continued in some areas. 

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WR Restores "These" 6 Trains To/From Mumbai

For the convenience of passengers, Western Railways (WR) has restored these two trains viz. Bandra Terminus –Bhuj Superfast Express, Bandra Terminus – Gandhidham Superfast Express till further advice.

In addition, with a view to meet the travel demand, railways has extended the trips of 2 pairs of Special trains on Special Fare on the same composition, timings, halts and path.

According to a press release issued by Sumit Thakur - Chief Public Relations Officer of Western Railway, the details of the trains restored are as under:

1. Train No. 12959/12960 Bandra Terminus-Bhuj-Bandra Terminus (Weekly) Superfast 

Train No. 12959 Bandra Terminus-Bhuj Express will depart Bandra Terminus at 16.45 hrs. every Saturday and will reach Bhuj at 09.40 hrs. the next day. This train will run w.e.f 13th August, 2022 till further advice. Similarly, in return direction, Train No. 12960 Bhuj – Bandra Terminus Express will leave Bhuj at 17.35 hrs. every Monday and will arrive Bandra Terminus at 11.20 hrs. the next day. This train will run w.e.f 8th August, 2022 till further advice.

Enroute the train will halt at Borivali, Surat, Vadodara, Anand, Nadiad, Ahmedabad, Mahesana, Palanpur, Disa, Bhildi, Diyodar, Radhanpur, Adesar, Samakhiali, Bhachau& Gandhidham stations in both directions.

This train comprises of AC 2-Tier, AC 3-Tier, Sleeper Class and General Second Class coaches.

2. Train No. 12965/12966 Bandra Terminus-Gandhidham- Bandra Terminus (Weekly) Superfast

Train No. 12965 Bandra Terminus-Gandhidham Express will depart Bandra Terminus at 16.45 hrs. every Thursday and will reach Gandhidhamat 08.20 hrs. next day. This train will run w.e.f 11th August, 2022 till further advice. Similarly, in return direction, Train No. 12966 Gandhidham– Bandra Terminus Express will leave Gandhidhamat 19.05 hrs. every Friday and will arrive Bandra Terminus at 11.20 hrs. the next day. This train will run w.e.f 12th August, 2022till further advice.

Enroute the train will halt at: Borivali, Surat, Vadodara, Anand, Nadiad, Ahmedabad, Mahesana, Palanpur, Disa, Bhildi, Diyodar, Radhanpur, Adesar, Samakhiali& Bhachau stations in both directions.

This train comprises of AC 2-Tier, AC 3-Tier, Sleeper Class and General Second Class coaches.

3. Train No. 09005 Bandra Terminus – Izzatnagar Bi-Weekly Special which was notified upto 29th July, 2022 has been extended to run from 05th August to 19th August 2022 and 16th September to 30th September, 2022.

4. Train No. 09006 Izzatnagar – Borivali Bi-Weekly Special which was notified upto 30th July, 2022 has been extended to run from 6th August to 20th August 2022, 17thSeptember to01st October, 2022.

5. Train No. 09075 Mumbai Central - Kathgodam Weekly Special which was notified upto 27th July, 2022 has been extended to run from 3rd August to 17th August 2022 and 14th September to 28th September, 2022.

6. Train No. 09076 Kathgodam - Mumbai Central Weekly Special which was notified upto 28th July, 2022 has been extended to run from 04th August to 18th August 2022 and 15th September to 29th September, 2022.

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Mumbai Rains Return Bringing Some Respite; Waterlogging In Parts Of City

After a brief break of nearly two weeks, the monsoon rains resume in Mumbai, bringing a respite from the heat and humidity. According to reports, Mumbai and its neighbouring cities have witnessed moderate rains during midnight; however, it's still being continued in some areas. 

Owing to this, water logging in parts of Mumbai due to heavy rainfall in the city. Visuals from King Circle has been doing rounds on social media.

Taking it to Twitter, on Wednesday, August 3, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast rains for next two or three days in the city. On the other hand, the weather department had earlier predicted proper rains again from August 5 with strengthening of low level westerlies over west coast.

"Mumbai has been experiencing very hot, humid weather for the past few days. With no rain and high humidity levels, the discomfort index (DI) is very high and it is becoming unbearable. Mumbaikars are waiting for rain. Chance of rain in next 2-3 days in Mumbai. So take care of health and keep yourself hydrated," tweeted KS Hosalikar, IMD head scientist Pune.

As per the weather department, while overall scattered rainfall activity was noticed all over Mumbai since morning, it is expected to stay for one more at least and won't be very heavy. If reports are to be believed, rains were more in Andheri, Bandra East, Worli, Parel, Byculla, Chembur. Whereas it rained mod-heavily in Mira Road, 13 mm in last hour.

Meanwhile, it is pertinent to note that the India Meteorological Department (IMD) declared July as the wettest month across the nation after 2005, as the rainfall recorded during the month was 16.9 per cent higher than normal.

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CR: First AC Coach in Pune Gorakhpur Express

Central Railways (CR) have decided to introduce First AC coach in Pune-Gorakhpur Express with effect from the dates mentioned below:

15030 Pune-Gorakhpur Express Ex Pune with effect from 08/10/2022 

15029 Gorakhpur-Pune Express Ex Gorakhpur with effect from 06/10/2022.

*Revised composition:* One First AC, Two AC-2 Tier, 8 AC-3 Tier, 5 Sleeper Class, Five General second class including one Guard's Brake Vans and One Generator Van. 

In addition, railways has decided to run unreserved special Trains between Mumbai, Wadi and Hyderabad to clear the extra rush of passengers of Pilgrims. The details are as under:- 07175 unreserved special will leave Hyderabad at 10.05 hrs on 12.08.2022 and will arrive Wadi 15.30 hrs same day. 07176 unreserved special will leave Wadi at 16.20 hrs on 12.08.2022 and will arrive Hyderabad at 21.20 hrs same day. 07177 unreserved special will leave Hyderabad at 05.00 hrs on 14.08.2022 and will arrive Wadi 10.15 hrs same day. 07178 unreserved special will leave Wadi at 11.05 hrs on 14.08.2022 and will arrive Hyderabad at 16.00 hrs same day. Halts: Begumpet, Sanathnagar, Hafeezpet, Lingampalli, Nagalapalli, Shankarpalli, Gullaguda, Chitgidda, Vikarabad, Godamgura, Dharur, Rukmapur, Tandur, Mantatti, Nawandgi, Kurgunta, Seram, Malkhaid Road and Chittapur. Composition: 18 General Second class including 2 Guard’s brake vans. Passengers are advised to follow COVID-19 appropriate behaviour for their and other’s safety.  Moreover, passengers are requested to avail the facility.

Meanwhile, Anil Kumar Lahoti, General Manager CR last week flagged off the Mount Nun Mountaineering Expedition. This expedition to climb Mount Nun in Himalayas planned by Central Railway Adventure Sports Club (CRASC) on the occasion of ‘Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav’. Manoj Sharma, Chief Administrative Officer (Construction) and President Central Railway Sports Association, and Team CRASC were present on the occasion.

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No Differences over Selection of New Cabinet Members: Eknath Shinde

Almost a month after taking charge as the Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Eknath Shinde is yet to expand his cabinet. Shinde was quoted in a report by the Times of India, elaborating on how while there has been a certain delay, there has not been any dispute at any level. He reportedly added that they will expand the cabinet in the coming three days. He added that there are no differences in the selection of new cabinet members and the affair will be smooth. 

On the other hand, Fadnavis was also quoted in the same account elucidating that there will not be any further delay and that they will expand the cabinet soon, as early as possible. He claimed that the same could transpire any day. 

While Shinde was anticipated to travel to Delhi on Wednesday, July 27 night, he cancelled his trip at the last minute. Shinde and his deputy counterpart, Devendra Fadnavis took an oath on June 30 but have not expanded their cabinet. 

Narratives now speculate if the cabinet expansion will happen in two phases. Moreover, while the swearing-in of the duo transpired promptly, their cabinet expansion has been kept on the back burner. On the one hand, some claim that the go-ahead from the top BJP brass is awaited, others believe that it is because of the cases pending before the Supreme Court.

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Following A Day-Long Raid, Shiv Sena's Sanjay Raut Arrested

On late Sunday, July 31 nights, Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut was arrested after hours-long raids by the Enforcement Directorate in a money laundering case, reports stated. The raids transpired after Raut did not show up when the ED sent a summons. 

Based on accounts, Raut will be presented before a special Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) court on Monday, August 1. In the midst of this arrest, speculations have been made that the opposition will furnish strong reactions who have been alleging the misuse of central agencies by the BJP. 

According to narratives, Raut has been nabbed in connection with a money laundering case connected to the redevelopment of Patra Chawl in Mumbai. It reportedly was related to transactions comprising his wide and others, officials said. 

Reacting to his arrest, Raut's brother Sunil Raut was quoted in reports elaborating on how the BJP was attempting to scare Raut and will continue to do so with Uddhav Thackeray. He claims the arrest is being made to silence Raut. He went on to declare that everyone in Maharashtra will now raise their voice against injustice. 

Raut was taken to the ED office on Sunday evening, while the raids at his residence commenced on Sunday morning and were in action for nearly nine hours. Amid this, Raut proclaimed that he will not quit Thackeray's team and that false evidence was being produced against him in a false case.

On the other hand, the ED claimed to have found INR 11 lakh in cash at Raut's residence. Similarly, Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde took a dig at Raut by voicing that if the latter is innocent, he should not fear investigation.