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

Veteran political leader and AINRC founder N Rangasamy on Wednesday took oath as the Chief Minister of Puducherry for the fifth time. (Pics/PTI)