The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a heatwave alert for Mumbai, Thane and Palghar after temperatures soared to 38.9 degrees Celsius. Furthermore, a yellow alert has also been issued for several districts across Maharashtra as authorities warn residents to take precautions against heat-related illnesses (Pics/Sayyed Sameer Abedi)

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Monday rang the ceremonial bell at the National Stock Exchange of India (NSE) to mark the listing of the Green Municipal Bond issued by Nashik Municipal Corporation, a significant step toward promoting sustainable urban financing in the state. (Pics/Maharashtra CMO)