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But instead of announcing holidays one day at a time, wouldn't it be better to declare a short monsoon break or a week-long vacation if the weather forecast predicts continuous heavy rain?

Daily late-night announcements create uncertainty for parents, students, teachers, school transport, and schools. Everyone has to wait until the last minute to know whether schools will remain open.

A planned monsoon break would be more practical, reduce confusion, and avoid unnecessary travel during periods of continuous heavy rainfall. Schools can always adjust the academic calendar later to make up for the lost days.

मुंबई-पुणे एक्स्प्रेसवेवरील बहुचर्चित 'मिसिंग लिंक' प्रकल्पावर मुसळधार पावसानंतर दरड कोसळल्याने मुंबईकडे जाणारी वाहतूक तात्पुरती बंद करण्यात आली असून वाहनांना लोणावळा मार्गे वळवण्यात आले आहे. सुदैवाने कोणतीही जीवितहानी झालेली नाही.

हा प्रकल्प नुकताच सुरू झाला होता आणि वाहतूक कोंडी कमी करण्यासाठी मोठा उपाय म्हणून त्याच्याकडे पाहिले जात होते. मात्र पहिल्याच मान्सूनमध्ये अशी परिस्थिती निर्माण झाल्याने अनेक प्रश्न उपस्थित होत आहेत. काही ठिकाणी यापूर्वी खड्ड्यांच्याही तक्रारी समोर आल्या होत्या.

Source/News Link -

https://www.businesstoday.in/india/story/mumbai-pune-expressways-missing-link-shut-after-landslide-traffic-diverted-via-lonavala-541151-2026-07-06

https://www.lokmat.com/pune/massive-landslide-on-the-pune-mumbai-missing-link-both-the-expressway-and-the-old-highway-are-closed-a-a1001/

Heavy rainfall has severely disrupted travel across Maharashtra. Both the Mumbai-Pune Expressway and the old Mumbai-Pune Highway have been closed after multiple landslides, while 16 trains have been cancelled and several others diverted due to debris on the railway tracks.

Authorities have urged people to avoid non-essential travel until conditions improve.

Source -

https://www.news18.com/india/pune-mumbai-expressway-shut-after-landslide-16-trains-cancelled-as-heavy-rain-batters-maharashtra-10192212.html

https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/maharashtra/2026/Jul/06/mumbai-pune-rail-and-road-links-hit-by-heavy-rains-landslides-train-services-suspended

Heavy monsoon has brought Mumbai-Pune connectivity to a standstill. Both the Mumbai-Pune Expressway and the old Mumbai-Pune Highway have been shut due to landslides and continuous heavy rainfall.

If you're planning to travel, postpone your journey and follow official traffic updates.

Stay safe.

Source -

https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/mumbai/mumbai-rains-punemumbai-expressway-old-mumbaipune-highway-shut-due-following-landslide-heavy-rainfall/article71187963.ece

https://x.com/i/status/2073934632492601360

श्रेयस तळपदे यांनी सांगितलेल्या घटनेत एक गोष्ट खटकते. स्वतःच्या राज्यात घरकर्ज मिळण्यासाठी एका मोठ्या सेलिब्रिटीच्या पत्राची गरज पडावी, ही व्यवस्था सामान्य माणसासाठी किती न्याय्य आहे?

शाह रुख खान यांनी मदत केली, त्यात त्यांचा दोष नाही. उलट त्यांनी सहकलाकाराला मदतीचा हात दिला, हे कौतुकास्पद आहे.

पण प्रश्न बँकेचा आहे. जर श्रेयस तळपदे कर्जासाठी पात्र नव्हते, तर एका पत्रामुळे ते अचानक पात्र कसे ठरले? आणि जर ते आधीपासूनच पात्र होते, तर सुरुवातीला कर्ज नाकारलं का?

आजही अनेक मराठी कुटुंबांना स्वतःच्या राज्यात घर, व्यवसाय किंवा कर्जासाठी अशाच अडचणींचा सामना करावा लागतो. अनेकदा पात्रता असूनही प्रभाव, ओळखी किंवा शिफारशींना जास्त महत्त्व दिलं जातं, अशी भावना सामान्य नागरिकांमध्ये आहे.

कर्ज मंजुरी ही केवळ उत्पन्न, परतफेडीची क्षमता आणि कागदपत्रांवर आधारित असायला हवी. कोणाची ओळख आहे किंवा कोण शिफारस करतं यावर नाही.

जर बँकेने पहिला निर्णय योग्य घेतला होता, तर नंतर कर्ज मंजूर का केलं? आणि जर नंतरचा निर्णय योग्य होता, तर सुरुवातीला नकार का दिला?

ही फक्त श्रेयस तळपदे यांची गोष्ट नाही. हा प्रश्न व्यवस्थेच्या पारदर्शकतेचा आणि सामान्य नागरिकांवरील विश्वासाचा आहे.

Reference/Source -

https://theprint.in/entertainment/srk-shreyas-talpade-home-loan-mumbai-farah-khan/2974425/

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Another incident has been reported at Pandavkada Falls in Kharghar, where two young men were allegedly swept away and feared drowned during the monsoon.

Rescue operations were launched, but both remained untraced as of the latest reports.

This isn't the first tragedy at Pandavkada. Every monsoon, despite repeated warnings, barricades, and danger signs, people continue entering restricted areas. The site has witnessed multiple fatal accidents over the years, yet the same cycle repeats.

News Source -

https://newsband.in/article\_detail/two-youths-allegedly-drown-at-pandavkada-falls

स्वतःच्या राज्यात रोजगार, शिक्षण, उद्योग आणि पायाभूत सुविधा उभारण्यावर लक्ष देण्याऐवजी कोकणात अशा संघटना काढण्याची गरज का पडते?

Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC) has issued an official notice declaring a holiday for all afternoon session schools today i.e.03/07/2026 due to the ongoing heavy rainfall across the city.

For schools that were already functioning in the morning, students are to be handed over only to their parents or an authorized guardian, with student safety being given the highest priority.

If you have children studying in NMMC or private schools, it's a good to check with the school for any further updates or transport arrangements.

An 11-year-old schoolboy died after a tree fell on a school bus in Mumbai's Chembur area. Several others were injured in the incident.

After the incident, Maharashtra Minister Sanjay Shirsat said the tree collapse was "beyond human control" and that "it's natural for trees to fall."

His remarks have sparked debate over civic preparedness, tree maintenance, and accountability during the monsoon.

Source -

• https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/its-natural-for-trees-to-fall-maharashtra-minister-sanjay-shirsat-after-11-year-old-crushed-to-death-11711731
• https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/mumbai/how-was-one-to-know-falling-of-trees-is-natural-sena-minister-sanjay-shirsat-sparks-row-after-mumbai-school-bus-tragedy/articleshow/132113968.cms

Aspect Realty appears to be expanding rapidly across the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR), with what seems to be another project coming up in Vashi, Navi Mumbai.

Genuinely curious because Maharashtra is widely regarded as one of the most challenging states for land acquisition. Even large government infrastructure projects and established private developers often face delays of several years due to fragmented land ownership, redevelopment negotiations, legal clearances, regulatory approvals, and other procedural hurdles.

Despite that, this developer appears to be launching projects at a relatively fast pace across the MMR.

Interested to understand how this is achieved. Is it primarily through redevelopment agreements, joint ventures, strong financial backing, or another business strategy?

Recently visited Millennium Business Park (MBP), Mahape near Rupa Solitaire to pick up a friend and was surprised by the condition of the surroundings.

What I saw:

• Large piles of garbage and construction waste near the road.
• Litter scattered around the parking area and footpaths.
• People smoking openly in common and public areas, making it unpleasant to stand nearby.
• Empty beer and alcohol glass bottles along with other waste lying around.
• A pan stall operating inside the campus.
• A scrap yard within the premises, which seemed out of place for a major business park.

Thousands of people commute from Mumbai, Thane, and Navi Mumbai to work at MBP every day. With the monsoon here, unmanaged waste can become a breeding ground for mosquitoes and create hygiene issues for employees and visitors. This is the impression many people get when they come here for work or other purpose.

Hopefully, the concerned authorities take notice and improve the cleanliness and maintenance of this area.

Bangladesh has signed an agreement with a Chinese state-owned company to develop the Mongla Port Economic Zone.

The project was initially allocated to India but was later delisted before being awarded to the Chinese company.

The report states that the development comes amid expanding China-Bangladesh economic cooperation. Mongla is Bangladesh's second-largest port and is strategically located on the Bay of Bengal.

Key details highlighted in the report:

• Bangladesh signed an agreement with a Chinese state-owned company for the development of the Mongla Port Economic Zone.
• The project was originally allocated to India but was later removed before being reassigned.
• Mongla is Bangladesh’s second-largest port and holds importance for regional trade and connectivity.
• The development comes amid increasing economic cooperation between Bangladesh and China.

Source - https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/bangladesh-china-mongla-port-economic-zone-project-india-concerns-2934723-2026-06-26

Recently visited Millennium Business Park (MBP), Mahape near Rupa Solitaire and was surprised by the condition of the surroundings.

I had visited MBP a few years ago, & remember it being much cleaner and better maintained.

What I saw:

• Large piles of garbage and construction waste near the road.
• Litter scattered around the parking area and footpaths.
• People smoking openly in common & public areas, making it unpleasant to stand nearby.
• Empty beer & alcohol glass bottles along with other waste lying around.
• A pan stall operating inside the campus.
• A scrap yard within the premises, which seemed out of place for a major business park.

With the monsoon here, unmanaged waste can become a breeding ground for mosquitoes and create hygiene issues for the thousands of employees and visitors who come here every day.

Navi Mumbai is often known as one of India's cleanest and smartest cities. So what happened here? It's disappointing to see one of the city's major business hubs in this condition.

Who is responsible for maintaining the common areas around MBP? Is it MIDC, NMMC, or the park management? Hopefully the concerned authorities improve the cleanliness and maintenance of this area.

The Maharashtra State Council of Examination (MSCE) postponed the MAHA TET scheduled for 28 June after police uncovered a suspected question paper leak in Thane/Bhiwandi around 24 hours before the exam.

Several people have been detained and an investigation is underway.

Source - https://www.ndtv.com/education/maharashtra-tet-paper-leaked-in-thane-24-hours-before-examination-several-detained-11694449

पुन्हा एकदा LinkedIn वरील मुंबईतील एका नोकरीच्या जाहिरातीत "फक्त GJ उमेदवार" अट पाहायला मिळाली.

दर दुसऱ्या दिवशी नवीन गुन्हा, नवीन घोटाळा, रस्त्यावर मारामाऱ्या, राजकीय पक्षांतील सततची पक्षांतरं... सामान्य माणसाला सुरक्षितता, रोजगार, महागाई, रस्ते आणि मूलभूत सुविधांपेक्षा या बातम्याच जास्त दिसत आहेत. आपण नेमक्या कोणत्या दिशेने चाललो आहोत? फक्त मलाच असं वाटतंय का, की महाराष्ट्राची परिस्थिती दिवसेंदिवस चिंताजनक होत चालली आहे? तुमचं मत काय?

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https://www.instagram.com/shivanikadamart?igsh=bzMycXU4aTR6ajYw

In the last few months, we've seen several reports saying the same thing.

• AI demand is increasing the prices of RAM and SSDs.
• Apple has increased the prices of some Macs and iPads because memory has become more expensive.
• Experts say laptops, desktops and smartphones may become even more expensive.
• More Indians are buying phones and laptops on longer EMIs because they have become costlier.

India is one of the world's biggest IT and technology hubs. We have millions of engineers, a large startup ecosystem and a fast-growing digital economy. Today, people of all ages depend on technology. Students, working professionals, small business owners and many others need laptops, desktops and smartphones for education, work and daily life. Because of this, affordability has become very important. Rising prices make it harder for many people to buy these essential devices.

But why are we still so dependent on imports for basic hardware? not even talking about advanced AI chips.

We still don't manufacture at a large scale:

• RAM (DRAM)
• Flash memory (NAND)
• SSDs
• HDDs
• USB pen drives
• Memory cards

Most of these products are either imported or assembled using imported components.

When global memory prices increase, Indians have no option but to pay more. A laptop that was affordable a year ago can suddenly become Rs.5,000-Rs.15,000 more expensive. Many people are now buying laptops and phones on 24 or 36 month EMIs because they can't afford to pay the full price.

India has started investing in semiconductor and electronics assembly, which is a positive step. But are we doing enough to build our own hardware ecosystem?

TL:DR: What are the biggest challenges? Is it the high cost of investment, technology, patents, supply chains, skilled manufacturing, government policy, or something else?

Source/Reference -

• https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/us-news/apple-raises-prices-as-ai-driven-memory-chip-costs-surge-why-macbooks-and-ipads-are-getting-more-expensive-101782395962306.html
• https://finshots.in/archive/whats-driving-ssd-and-ram-stick-prices-to-the-moon/
• https://indianexpress.com/article/technology/tech-news-technology/ai-cpu-price-increase-laptop-40-per-cent-expensive-2026-10576264/
• https://www.moneycontrol.com/technology/more-indians-finance-smartphones-laptops-amid-rising-costs-retailers-push-for-36-month-emis-to-drive-sales-article-13946819.html