Monsoon Mayhem: Delhi Airport Roof Collapse, Mumbai Rails Under Fire, and More
Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport Terminal-1 roof collapses, killing one and injuring eight, while Mumbai's suburban railways face criticism for carrying people like cattle. Meanwhile, Punjab accuses the Centre of withholding funds for health an
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In Jabalpur Airport, a portion of a canopy of a new terminal building caved in and fell on a car after heavy rainfall.
Meanwhile, Mumbai also received heavy rains, and the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted more showers in the coming days with the advance of the southwest monsoons.
In other news, the Bombay High Court has slammed Mumbai's suburban railway system, saying that 'human passengers are carried like cattle'. The Court has asked the general managers of the Western and Central Railways to probe and submit affidavits on measures taken to reduce the high rate of fatalities.
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has accused the Centre of withholding funds meant to develop Punjab's health, education, and rural sectors. Sources said that the Centre is withholding the Rural Development Funds (RDF), National Health Mission (NHM), and Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA) funds.
According to real estate data analytic firm PropEquity, housing sales might decline 2% to nearly 120,000 units in the current quarter across nine major cities, including Delhi, Mumbai, and Hyderabad. This is attributed to the reduced demand in Hyderabad and Pune.
The Centre's review of the Smart Cities Mission has revealed that almost 7,160 projects worth Rs 1.43 trillion have been executed under the mission, with another 854 projects worth Rs 20,392 crore expected to be completed soon.
Frequently Asked Questions
What happened at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport Terminal-1?
The roof of the terminal collapsed due to heavy rainfall, killing one person and injuring eight others.
What did the Bombay High Court say about Mumbai's suburban railway system?
The Court said that 'human passengers are carried like cattle' and officers at the highest level should be held accountable for the high rate of fatalities.
What funds is the Centre withholding from Punjab, according to the Aam Aadmi Party?
The Centre is withholding the Rural Development Funds (RDF), National Health Mission (NHM), and Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA) funds meant to develop Punjab's health, education, and rural sectors.
Why are housing sales expected to decline in nine major cities?
Housing sales are expected to decline due to reduced demand in Hyderabad and Pune, according to real estate data analytic firm PropEquity.
What is the status of the Smart Cities Mission, according to the Centre's review?
Almost 7,160 projects worth Rs 1.43 trillion have been executed under the mission, with another 854 projects worth Rs 20,392 crore expected to be completed soon.
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