Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Monday directed that the BDD Chawl redevelopment project be declared an "essential project" and instructed officials to ensure all ongoing infrastructure projects are completed within scheduled timelines. (Pics/X)

In an unexpected incident, the wheels of President Droupadi Murmu’s helicopter sank into a freshly concreted helipad at the Rajiv Gandhi Indoor Stadium in Pramadam, Pathanamthitta, on Wednesday morning. The mishap occurred during her visit to Sabarimala, prompting police and fire personnel to push the chopper free after landing. (Pics/PTI)