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The Maharashtra government on Tuesday justified the new proposed fare hike for taxi and autorickshaw rides in Mumbai. Source: Mumbai News

Mumbaikars woke up to witness a heavy downpour on Tuesday morning. According to the IMD-Mumbai data, Santacruz observatory for the month of June this year has already recorded 1038.1mm of rainfall beating the all time record of highest rainfall received for the month of June which was in June 1971 of 1037.1mm. Source: Mumbai News

When MV Jindal Kamakshi suffered damage due to a falling container, it was 25 nautical miles (46km) off Vasai. Soon, the ship listed 20 degrees and started rolling. Source: Mumbai News

A tree fall in Mumbai has claimed third life since Saturday. Source: Mumbai News

Bombay high court on Wednesday directed the State chief secretary to furnish the names and designations of officers responsible for breach of its March 13 order for curbing noise pollution during festivals. Source: Mumbai News

Bombay high court on Wednesday directed the State chief secretary to furnish the names and designations of officers responsible for breach of its March 13 order for curbing noise pollution during festivals. Source: Mumbai News

Taxi and auto fares in Mumbai are set to rise with the Bombay high court on Wednesday rejecting a plea by consumer rights body Mumbai Grahak Panchayat to defer the proposed fare hike. Consumers will have to pay the new fares only for autos and taxis whose meters have been recalibrated. Source: Mumbai News

The Indian Navy and the Indian Coast Guard rescued 14 crews of Indian flag cement carrier ship MV Coastal Pride that sunk 75 nautical miles off Mumbai coast and 24 nautical miles of Daman on Wednesday morning. Source: Mumbai News

At least three people permanently lost their vision in the hooch incident, while a couple more are grappling with diminished eyesight. Source: Mumbai News

In order to promote the ease of doing business, the Maharashtra government has announced a scheme which allows factories and shops self-certification pertaining to 16 labour laws. However, this will not apply to businesses involving chemical or hazardous products. Source: Mumbai News