Mumbai stepped up its pre-monsoon drain-cleaning and related works after Mayor Ritu Tawde directed the civic administration to accelerate the work across the city without compromising on quality ahead of the monsoon season. Accordingly, drain-cleaning operations were undertaken in Bandra in Mumbai’s western suburbs ahead of the May 31 deadline. PICS/SATEJ SHINDE

The Mumbai Water Metro project, which envisages introducing ferries to ease traffic congestion in the metropolis and its adjoining areas, will usher in a new era of modern water transport in India, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said on Thursday. Pics/X (@CMOMaharashtra)