Maharashtra
Mumbai Police Commissioner Vivek Phansalkar warned of action against miscreants, after investigating the complaint, the police will also take action on violation of noise pollution norms

Mumbai: Mumbai Police is on alert in view of Ramadan and Holi. Mumbai Police Commissioner Vivek Phansalkar has claimed that special security arrangements have been made in Muslim-dominated areas in view of Ramadan. He said that the police have paid special attention to Iftar bazaars, mosques and Muslim-dominated areas in Mumbai and have tightened the security here. Also, there is a hustle and bustle till late night during Ramadan. In such a situation, the police keep a special watch on the markets. He said that markets are decorated in Bhindi Bazaar and JJ Pydhonie areas and Muslims come here for Sehri and Iftar.
There is also a traffic problem during Ramadan, and instructions have been issued to the traffic police. Iftar bazaars come during Asr and Maghrib and in such a situation there is a crowd in the markets. Therefore, deployment of police personnel has been ensured to prevent any untoward incident. He said that in the suburban areas of Kurla, Sakinaka, Jogeshwari, Andheri, Malad and Maloni, there is a crowd in the markets during Ramadan, which also causes traffic problems, but the traffic department has been instructed to take necessary measures so that no one is inconvenienced by the traffic.
Along with the traffic police, the civic police have also been ordered to remain alert. Mumbai Police is also keeping an eye on social media and miscreants. If anyone tries to spoil the atmosphere, strict action will be taken against him. This warning has also been given by Mumbai Police Commissioner Vivek Phansalkar. He said that fasting and upvaas are similar to each other and fasting has been mentioned in every religion. Similarly, fasting means remembering and worshiping the Supreme Father, the Supreme Soul and the subject. Similarly, fasting is a means of getting closer to God.
Vivek Phansalkar has said that Holika Dahan will be celebrated on March 13 and Holi will be played on the 14th. During this, special security arrangements have been made at religious places and mosques. Also, the police will keep an eye on miscreants and those who misbehave and harass women. A list of criminals has also been prepared. He said that the festival of Ramzan and Holi will be celebrated peacefully in Mumbai city. If any miscreant tries to disrupt it, action will be taken against him.
Mumbai Police Commissioner Vivek Phansalkar was asked whether false complaints are also lodged regarding loudspeakers, to which the commissioner said that action is taken only after receiving the complaint and its verification. If there is a false complaint, it is investigated whether the complaint is true or not. He said that it is mandatory to implement the guidelines of the Supreme Court and the police is trying to implement them. He said that loudspeakers have been allowed only up to a certain limit, but if anyone violates the noise pollution rules, action will be taken against him.
Maharashtra
‘Our Dreams Are Not A Joke’: Students Flood Social Media As SSC Exam Glitches Trigger Nationwide Outrage

A storm of protests has erupted online as thousands of SSC aspirants take to social media platforms to voice their frustration under hashtags like #SSCVendorFailure, #SSCMisManagement, and #SSCReform. The uproar follows a series of technical glitches, infrastructure issues, and exam cancellations linked to the new vendor responsible for conducting SSC recruitment exams.
What began as scattered complaints has snowballed into a coordinated digital movement, with aspirants flooding X (formerly Twitter) with testimonies of botched exam experiences, inaccessible centers, and last-minute cancellations. Several students are demanding accountability from the Staff Selection Commission (SSC) and the removal of the current vendor.
Students are alleging that the system crashes during exams, experiences technical glitches, centres 500-1000 km away and has last-minute cancellations. Students are now demanding a thorough investigation, transparent communication, and urgent reforms to restore faith in the SSC recruitment system. The controversy follows widespread technical issues during the SSC Selection Post Phase 13 exams, leaving thousands in distress.
SSC Selection Post Phase 13 Exams Cancelled at Select Centres Due to Technical Issues
The SSC has cancelled the Selection Post Phase 13 exams at specific centres due to technical and administrative problems. The exams, which began on July 24 and are scheduled to continue until August 1, faced disruptions on the first day.
As per the official notice, exams held at Pawan Ganga Educational Centre 2 between July 24 and July 26 have been cancelled for administrative reasons. Affected candidates will now appear for the rescheduled exams starting July 28, with revised details to be shared shortly. Additionally, the first shift at Educasa International, Hubbali, scheduled on July 24 (9:30 AM to 10:30 AM), was cancelled due to a technical glitch.
Netizens’ Reactions
Amid widespread disruptions in the SSC Selection Post Phase 13 exams, students across India have taken to social media to express their frustration, calling out technical failures, poor management, and lack of transparency.
“Dear SSC, our dreams are not a joke!” wrote one aspirant. “Technical failures, paper leaks, and vendor mismanagement are destroying years of our hard work. We deserve justice and transparency.”
Another user questioned the outsourcing of such a critical process to private firms: “We’ve repeatedly said that instead of outsourcing the exams to private vendors, SSC should develop its own software and take full responsibility. The future of millions of youth should not be handed over to profit-driven companies.”
Many candidates shared emotional accounts of traveling long distances, only to face last-minute cancellations: “Is there no value for students’ efforts in this country? First, they gave us centers 500 km away, and then cancelled the exam. Is this some kind of joke?”
Another user said, “An exam isn’t just for one day — it’s years of preparation. Students traveled 500 km, and then were told the exam was cancelled. Why? Does anyone have an answer?”
Poor exam centre conditions were another major concern raised by aspirants: “We faced extreme discomfort — no fans, broken chairs, suffocating rooms, and image-based questions not loading. Is this what India’s competitive exams have come to? We demand accountability.”
A comprehensive list of recurring issues was also highlighted by students:
“SSC cannot ignore these issues any longer:
– Mouse not working
– Invigilators chatting
– Server crash & last-minute cancellations
– Centres 500-1000 km away
– No security checks
Entertainment
Actress Ruchi Gujjar Hits Actor-Director With Chappal, Protests Against Him At Mumbai Theatre After Filing FIR Over ₹25 Lakh Fraud

A dramatic scene unfolded at a Mumbai theatre during the screening of So Long Valley when actress Ruchi Gujjar hit the film’s producer and actor Man Singh with a chappal, leading to chaos at Cinepolis. The incident, captured in a now-viral video, came amid an ongoing financial dispute between Ruchi and another producer, Karan Singh Chauhan.
In the video, she is heard screaming while arguing with the producers. She then lost her cool and hit one of the producers with her chappal.
It appears that she arrived at the theatre with the intention of staging a protest. During the special screening, where the producers were present, Ruchi showed up along with a group of protestors. People around her were seen raising slogans against the producers.
They held placards with the producers’ photos, marked with red cross signs across their faces. In some of the posters, which can be seen in the video, the producers were depicted sitting on donkeys.
What is the case?
According to Ruchi, Chauhan had approached her last year claiming he was producing a Hindi television serial that would soon air on Sony TV. “He offered to add me as a co-producer and also sent documents related to the project,” she said, according to media reports.
Believing the offer, Ruchi stated that between July 2023 and January 2024, she transferred several payments from her company, SR Event and Entertainment, into accounts linked to Chauhan’s K Studios. However, the promised project never took off.
“Despite repeated contacts, he kept postponing them and lied,” she added in her complaint.
She claims to have discovered that the funds were allegedly used not for the serial, but for the production of So Long Valley. “When I got the information that the film is releasing on July 27, I told him to return my money now, on which he started threatening me,” she alleged.
Mumbai Police has registered an FIR under sections 318(4), 352, and 351(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) against Chauhan, 36, for allegedly cheating actress Ruchiof Rs 25 lakh.
Ruchi has submitted banking records and documents to support her claims. An investigation into the financial transactions and communications is currently underway.
Notably, Ruchi had earlier drawn attention for her Cannes appearance, where she wore a necklace featuring an image of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Maharashtra
Mumbai 26 July 2005 Floods: When City Was Submerged With 944 mm Of Rain In 24 Hours Leaving 914 Dead, Thousands Displaced

Every year, the monsoon season disrupts life across Indian cities with heavy rainfall, waterlogging and traffic chaos. But July 26, 2005, stands out as a day that etched itself into Mumbai’s history as one of its darkest and most devastating.
On that day, Mumbai received an unprecedented 944 mm of rain in just 24 hours, nearly half of its annual average. Between 8 am and 8 pm alone, 644 mm poured down. It remains the eighth-highest 24-hour rainfall ever recorded anywhere in the world. The city, unprepared for such intensity, was brought to a grinding halt.
Internet Flooded With Old Visuals, Still Haunting Mumbaikars
Several netizens took to social media to share haunting visuals from the 2005 Mumbai floods, recalling the day when the city came to a complete standstill. Many described it as an unforgettable chapter in Mumbai’s history, marked by chaos, resilience and unity.
While some reflected on the overwhelming scale of the disaster, others remembered how the crisis revealed the undying spirit of Mumbai, with strangers helping each other and communities coming together in the face of adversity.
Mumbai’s Lifeline Took Serious Hit, 52 Local Trains Damaged
As floodwaters rose, roads vanished beneath torrents of water. Local trains, the city’s lifeline, stopped completely, with tracks submerged and 52 trains damaged. Thousands were stranded in stations, schools and offices overnight. Low-lying areas like Dharavi and the Bandra-Kurla Complex were heavily inundated, while vehicles were swept away or immobilised.
The scale of disruption was staggering. Over 37,000 auto-rickshaws, 4,000 taxis, 900 BEST buses and 10,000 trucks and tempos were either damaged or rendered unusable. Even the skies were no refuge. For the first time ever, Mumbai’s airports shut down, with Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport and the Juhu airstrip closed for more than 30 hours. More than 700 flights were cancelled or delayed, creating nationwide ripples in air traffic.
Over 900 Killed, Property Worth ₹5.5 Billion Destroyed
The economic loss was estimated at Rs 5.5 billion (around 100 million USD). But the cost in human lives and suffering was far greater. According to official reports, 914 people lost their lives, many due to drowning, electrocution and landslides. More than 14,000 homes were destroyed, leaving thousands without shelter, food or drinking water.
Communication networks also failed. Around 5 million mobile users and 2.3 million landline connections went dead for several hours, hampering emergency rescue operations. Emergency services were overwhelmed, as the city grappled with a disaster it had never imagined.
The 2005 floods served as a harsh wake-up call, exposing Mumbai’s vulnerability to extreme weather. In the years since, the government has worked on improving disaster preparedness, such as creating specialised disaster management units, upgrading early warning systems and installing floodgates and dewatering pumps at critical points.
Yet, even two decades later, as visuals from 2005 resurface each year, a haunting question persists: Is Mumbai truly prepared to face another flood of that magnitude?
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