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India reports 14,830 fresh Covid infections, 36 deaths

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India on Tuesday reported marginal decline in new Covid-19 infections in the last 24 hours, at 14,830, against 16,866 cases reported on previous day, said Union Health Ministry.

In the same period, the country has reported 36 more Covid-19 deaths, taking the nationwide death toll to 5,26,110.

Meanwhile, the active caseload of the country has marginally dropped to 1,47,512 cases, accounting for 0.34 per cent of the country’s total positive cases.

The recovery of 18,159 patients in the last 24 hours took the cumulative tally to 4,32,46,829. Consequently, India’s recovery rate stands at 98.47 per cent.

Meanwhile, India’s daily positivity rate has sharply declined to 3.48 per cent, while the weekly positivity rate in the country currently stands at 4.53 per cent.

In the same period, a total of 4,26,102 tests were conducted across the country, increasing the overall tally to over 87.31 crore.

As of Tuesday morning, India’s Covid-19 vaccination coverage exceeded 202.50 crore, achieved via 2,67,49,821 sessions.

Over 3.85 crore adolescents have been administered with a first dose of Covid-19 jab since the beginning of vaccination drive for this age bracket.

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Two arrested along with adulterated milk in Mumbai Goregaon

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Mumbai: Crime Branch Unit 11 has claimed to have arrested two people for adulterating milk. They used to adulterate the milk of a renowned company by mixing dirty water in it and re-sealing the bag at Anchor Building Siddhi Vinayak Seva Mandal Prem Nagar on Goregaon Link Road. During the raid, the Crime Branch seized 224 bags of adulterated milk worth Rs 39,000. In this regard, the Crime Branch took the Municipal Officer along with the Health Department to the spot and raided, after which both of them were arrested and the adulterated milk was seized, which is harmful to human health. The Crime Branch is investigating the matter further. The case has been registered with the police. This information was given here today by DCP of Mumbai Crime Branch, Nonath Dhola.

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Car catches fire inside Coastal Road Tunnel

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A moving car caught fire inside the Coastal Road Tunnel in Mumbai this afternoon. The incident took place in the Gali Tunnel leading from Haji Ali to Worli. Fire brigade, police and ambulance teams reached the spot on receiving information.

According to initial information, the Mumbai Fire Brigade Control Room received a report at around 12:25 pm that a car suddenly caught fire while passing through the Coastal Road Tunnel towards Worli.
On receiving the information, teams of Mumbai Fire Brigade, Mumbai Police and 108 Ambulance Service immediately reached the spot and started relief and rescue work. Currently, there is no report of any injury due to the incident. The cause of the fire is not yet known and the concerned agencies are investigating the matter.

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The Chief Minister today inaugurated the beautification and lighting project of Art Avenue in the historically and culturally rich Kala Ghora area of ​​South Mumbai.

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Mumbai: has gained a new artistic niche thanks to the beautification and lighting project of the Kala Ghoda Art Avenue. The BMC has further enhanced the beauty of the Kala Ghoda area by creating an artistic zone in harmony with the existing historical architecture, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis lauded the project. The beautification and lighting project of the Art Avenue in the historically and culturally rich Kala Ghoda area of ​​South Mumbai was inaugurated by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis today (July 14, 2026). The inauguration ceremony was held at Kala Ghoda Plaza, B Bharucha Marg, Mumbai.

Deputy Chief Minister Sunitra Pawar was also present on the occasion. Legislative Assembly Speaker and local MLA Advocate Rahul Narvekar, Minister for Information Technology and Cultural Affairs and Guardian Minister of Mumbai Suburban District Advocate Ashish Shelar, Mumbai Mayor Ritu Tawde, Leader of the House Ganesh Khanna; Leader of Opposition Kishori Pednekar; Shiv Sena Group Leader Ramay Ghole; Standing Committee Chairman Shri Prabhakar Shinde, Committee Chairperson Scindia Doshi Sakre; BEST Committee Chairperson Triushna Vishwasrao and local corporator Advocate Makrand Narvekar, Corporator Harshita Narvekar, Corporator Dr. Gaurav Shivalkar Narvekar, Corporator Kamlakar Dalvi, Municipal Commissioner Ashwini Bhide, Additional Municipal Commissioner (City) Prajakta Vermalongare, Deputy Commissioner (Zone 1) Chanda Jadhav, and Assistant Commissioner (A-Ward) Gajanan Belle were present along with residents and business owners of Kala Ghoda area. Chief Minister Fadnavis said that the planning of Kala Ghoda area has included attractive pedestrian paths, public open spaces and designs in harmony with historical architecture. As a result, high quality and aesthetically pleasing public amenities are now available for the citizens. Local business owners have also contributed significantly to this initiative. He said that the area is set to become a major tourist attraction for Mumbai visitors. The Kala Ghoda area of ​​South Mumbai, which is rich in historical and cultural heritage, is considered to be a symbol of the city’s historical, cultural and artistic legacy. The Mumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has taken up the task of beautifying various roads in the area with a view to providing citizens and tourists, both domestic and international, with a safer, more enjoyable and world-class walking experience, and also adding a new dimension to the ‘Heritage Walk’. The historical heritage, ancient structures, art galleries, museums and cultural wealth of South Mumbai have given Kala Ghoda a unique identity. The annual ‘Kala Ghoda Arts Festival’ further enhances the global cultural stature of the area, making it a centre of attraction for tourists from the country and abroad.

Beauty of up to 500 metres
With an aim to provide Mumbaikars and tourists with a rich ‘Heritage Walk’ experience, five roads—Gandhi Marg (Forbes Street), Rutherford Street, and B. Bharucha Marg—have been developed. In the first phase, an area of ​​about 3,443 square metres has been transformed, measuring about 500 metres in length.

Attractive open-air seating with tables and chairs
Adorned with famous eateries, cafes, restaurants, jewellery galleries, stylish clothing showrooms, art galleries, and heritage sites, the area now offers an experience reminiscent of the open-air cultural streets of Europe. Like many European cities, attractive open-air seating arrangements including tables and chairs have been set up outside roadside cafes and eateries. This allows tourists to enjoy tea, coffee, snacks or various delicacies while soaking in the artistic atmosphere of the area. As a result, the Kala Ghoda area is poised to become a distinctive tourist destination not just for sightseeing, but for leisure and a truly immersive experience.

Pedestrian-friendly walkways
The project will see heavy vehicles barred from entering the area, and modern barricades will be installed on all sides. An attractive ‘Kala Ghoda Plaza’ has been developed at the junction of B Bharucha Marg. The plaza features a combination of grey and black granite with basalt paving. Aesthetically pleasing, winding and pedestrian-friendly pathways have been created throughout the area. This enables tourists to enjoy leisurely strolls, shopping, and culinary delights. The streets included in the Kala Ghoda area include Sai Baba Marg, Rope Walk Lane, Dr. V.B. Gandhi Marg (Forbes Street), Rutherford Street, and B. Five streets along Bharocha Marg will remain closed to vehicular traffic and will be open exclusively for pedestrians between midnight every Saturday and Sunday.

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