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Mumbai: Capital of Maharashtra, India
Mumbai, also known as Bombay, is the capital city of the Indian state of Maharashtra. Mumbai is the financial capital and the most populous city proper of India with an estimated population of 12.5 million (1.25 crore). Mumbai is the centre of the Mumbai Metropolitan Region, which is among the most populous metropolitan areas in the world with a population of over 23 million. Mumbai lies on the Konkan coast on the west coast of India and has a deep natural harbour. In 2008, Mumbai was named an alpha world city. Mumbai has the highest number of billionaires out of any city in Asia.

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EXPLOSION On Singapore-Flagged Ship Near Kerala | 18 of 22 crew ABANDON Burning Ship | Rescue Ops On [Video]

EXPLOSION On Singapore-Flagged Ship Near Kerala | 18 of 22 crew ABANDON Burning Ship | Rescue Ops On

A massive explosion rocked the Singapore-flagged container ship MV Wan Hai 503 off Kerala’s coast on Monday. The underdeck blast triggered thick smoke and fire, prompting 18 of the 22 crew to abandon..

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One Person Swept Away As Guatemala's Pacaya River Overflows In Escuintla | Heavy Rains Pound Region [Video]

One Person Swept Away As Guatemala's Pacaya River Overflows In Escuintla | Heavy Rains Pound Region

A dramatic rescue operation is underway in Escuintla, southwestern Guatemala, after the Pacaya River overflowed due to intense rainfall. One person was swept away by the surging currents, with the..

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Mumbai Rain WREAKS Public Commute, Rain Cascades Through Metro Station As Monsoon Strikes Early [Video]

Mumbai Rain WREAKS Public Commute, Rain Cascades Through Metro Station As Monsoon Strikes Early

Mumbai woke up to torrential rain and dark skies as the monsoon hit the city early on Monday—the earliest arrival since 1956. The IMD issued warnings for thunderstorms and gusty winds up to 60 kmph...

Credit: Oneindia     Duration: 03:03Published
Indian cities in a Blackout|Civil Defence Drill in several cities across India | India-Pak Tensions [Video]

Indian cities in a Blackout|Civil Defence Drill in several cities across India | India-Pak Tensions

Civilians defence drills were carried out in several cities across India as tensions remain high with Pakistan. Sirens were sounded and blackouts observed in cities like Delhi, Mumbai, Surat,..

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