today moring , Mumbai brought with it deteriorating air quality, as the Air Quality Index stood at 159, categorized as ‘moderate.’ According to the Central Pollution Control Board, Bandra Kurla Complex reported the worst air quality with an AQI of 238, followed by Sion at 216, Colaba at 212, and Mulund at 211. In contrast, Worli recorded relatively better air quality with an AQI of 90.
In another development, the chargesheet filed by the Borivali Government Railway Police regarding the Jaipur-Mumbai Central Superfast Express train shooting incident revealed that after the tragic event where four individuals lost their lives, former RPF constable Chetansinh Chaudhary had contacted his uncle in Uttar Pradesh, instructing him to watch the ‘breaking news’ about him on various TV news channels.
On the political front, a verbal battle continues between the ruling party and the opposition in Maharashtra over contractual recruitment. Criticizing Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, NCP MP Supriya Sule emphasized that he should first demand apologies and resignations from ministers who were part of the state cabinet in 2011 and 2021 before seeking the same from Sharad Pawar. Fadnavis had presented documents on Friday to support claims that the previous Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) government had filled positions through contractual recruitment. This ongoing debate underscores the political dynamics at play in the state.
Source: https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/mumbai/mumbai-news-live-updates-air-quality-pollution-eknath-shinde-sharad-pawar-shiv-sena-bjp-ncp-traffic-weather-8994447/
Edited: Sakshi Semwal