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Mumbai’s new AC trains are driving commuters crazy with unbearable noise at stations and inside crowded coaches daily. Videos of the loud groaning sounds have now gone viral online.

Railway officials promised inspections after complaints poured in, while experts blamed faulty AC units and possible quality issues in the newly manufactured train rakes.

✍🏻: @rajtoday

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Customs officials at Ahmedabad airport seized gold worth Rs 4.27 crore hidden inside a speaker box on an IndiGo flight arriving from Dubai on Friday, June 13, 2026, during routine inspection.

Two pouches containing 24 gold biscuits were recovered from Flight 6E-1478, while no passenger or crew claimed ownership, leading to seizure under Customs Act provisions.

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Maharashtra FDA seized illegal cosmetics worth Rs 34.61 lakh in raids across Karad, Crawford Market and Kandivli targeting misleading products and unlicensed manufacturing units during coordinated enforcement action.

Karad saw Rs 29.45 lakh seizure, Crawford Market Rs 1.20 lakh, and Kandivli Rs 3.96 lakh worth cosmetics, raw materials and machinery were confiscated by officials.

✍🏻: @AbhitashS

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A week after complaints, BMC is yet to secure a tree standing in the middle of a busy Dahisar West road, raising daily safety concerns for commuters and motorists.

Locals reported traffic jams and minor collisions near the unfenced tree, while BMC officials said fencing will be installed after approvals and necessary procedures.

✍🏻: Ritika Gondhalekar

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Oliver Tree, singer of the viral hit “Life Goes On,” reportedly died after a tragic helicopter collision over Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, during his ongoing world tour.

The deadly crash killed all six onboard and triggered a massive fire at a car dealership, while authorities launched an investigation into the collision.

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✍️: Shirley Bose

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Mumbai’s new AC trains are driving commuters crazy with unbearable noise at stations and inside crowded coaches daily. Videos of the loud groaning sounds have now gone viral online.

Railway officials promised inspections after complaints poured in, while experts blamed faulty AC units and possible quality issues in the newly manufactured train rakes.

✍🏻: @rajtoday

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#BreakingNews: Fire breaks out in the rubble of Bandra East's Garib Nagar slums. No casualties reported.

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A video from New Delhi has triggered outrage online after a cab driver allegedly refused to let a differently-abled woman carry her wheelchair inside the vehicle and asked her to leave.

The woman reportedly had to arrange another ride following the incident, as social media users criticised the lack of accessibility and insensitive treatment faced by persons with disabilities.

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MNS announced a special Rs 5-per-litre petrol discount for two-wheeler riders at 36 fuel stations across Mumbai on June 14 to celebrate Raj Thackeray’s birthday and provide relief amid rising fuel prices and inflation.

The offer was available from 9 am to 9 pm at selected petrol pumps across the city. Party leaders said the initiative was aimed at helping daily commuters manage increasing transportation and living expenses.

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A 21-year-old Brazilian woman died during a bungee jump event on June 10 after reportedly being pushed off a bridge without a safety rope attached in Limeira, São Paulo.

Authorities detained six people linked to the event as investigations continue. Witnesses alleged staff failed to secure safety equipment before the jump, leading to the fatal fall from the bridge.

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Ants swarming a fuel cap in a viral video have drawn attention to E20 petrol in India, showing unusual insect activity around a vehicle’s fuel inlet.

The clip highlights E20 petrol usage, with experts explaining that ants are attracted to ethanol vapours near the fuel cap area, sparking curiosity about fuel composition and its effects.

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A dispute inside a residential society lift area in Pimpri’s Morwadi on June 10 escalated over a minor argument linked to spitting, police said. A woman and a minor allegedly attacked a couple with a knife, leaving the husband seriously injured; CCTV footage surfaced online.

In a counter-complaint, the arrested woman’s husband alleged mental harassment for several days. He claimed the victim’s family forcibly entered his residence and assaulted his 17-year-old son, further escalating tensions and prompting police investigation.

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Two masked men posing as customers allegedly opened fire inside a Chandigarh medical store before escaping from the crowded market area on Saturday afternoon.

Reports said the cashier or manager was shot at close range and later died, while police launched an investigation using CCTV footage and witness statements.

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Second Officer Nishanth Uirthanathan died after falling seriously ill onboard MT Celestial on June 11 near the Oman coast, with his body remaining at sea for over two days.

Reports said regional tensions delayed emergency evacuation, forcing crew members to use cold water bottles to slow decomposition while awaiting urgent help and repatriation support.

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Himanshu Jangra apologised for his remarks after facing massive trolling, public backlash and losing his job over the viral Rs 370 controversy online.

He admitted parts of his story were exaggerated, accepted his words were wrong, and said he deeply regrets attending Pranit More’s Gurugram show after seeing its impact on his family.