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Mumbai’s First Underground Metro Set To Launch By April 10; From Aarey to Acharya Atre Chowk (Worli) In Just Rs 60

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Mumbai’s First Underground Metro: Aqua Line Set to Revolutionize City Commute To Open By April 10!

The Metro 3 (Aqua Line) is the first underground metro rail of the sprawling metropolis, and with the opening of the line by April 10, Mumbaikars can travel in air-conditioned comfort along a 22-km underground corridor from Aarey to Acharya Atre Chowk (Worli) for just Rs 60.

The opening of the new metro line will significantly augment connectivity and also provide respite from traffic congestion in key areas of Mumbai.

The Aarey-Worli route will feature six new metro stations, adding to the 10 already in existence between Aarey and Bandra-Kurla Complex (BKC).

The new line will help commuters avoid the traffic-heavy stretches of Lady Jamshedji Road and Dr. Annie Besant Road and will also enable an unhindered journey through heavily congested locations like Dharavi, Dadar, and Siddhivinayak.

The new line will also improve access to major business hubs such as SEEPZ, MIDC, Andheri-Kurla Road, BKC, and Worli. It will further enhance connectivity to residential areas and major religious landmarks, including Siddhivinayak Temple, St. Michael’s Church, and Hazrat Makhdum Fakih Ali Mahimi’s shrine.

The construction of Metro 3 was an engineering nightmare, especially digging tunnels below the Mithi River, which is considered one of the most difficult engineering tasks. The boring of the tunnels had to be done while taking into account the unstable geology and unending water flow.

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Special techniques such as the use of hydrophilic gaskets, which expand when exposed to water, along with specialized tunnel boring machines (TBMs), were used to ensure that the tunnels were watertight.

Help was sought from experts who had worked on the Kolkata and Chennai metro projects, which also involved boring tunnels below water bodies. The construction of Acharya Atre Chowk station was also a logistical challenge, requiring traffic diversion management and the support of large civic utilities.

The initial phase of Metro 3 was opened to the public on October 7, 2024, and the opening of the next phase aligns with the Maharashtra government’s ambitious 100-day plan, announced by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on December 9, 2024.

The Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation (MMRC) officials are confident that, with work progressing at full speed, the April deadline will be met. Important prerequisites, such as approval from the Research Designs & Standards Organisation (RDSO), have already been obtained.

Train movements have started between Dharavi and Acharya Atre Chowk in preparation for obtaining the Independent Safety Assessment (ISA) certificate before the Metro becomes fully operational for public use.

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Mumbai Coastal Road’s Game-Changing Vehicular Underpass Set to Slash Commute Times by Over an Hour

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Mumbai Coastal Road's Game-Changing Vehicular Underpass Set to Slash Commute Times by Over an Hour

The Mumbai Coastal Road, officially named the Dharamveer Swarajya Rakshak Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj Mumbai Coastal Road, is an eight-lane, 29.2-kilometre-long expressway designed to connect Marine Lines in the south to Kandivali in the north.

The project is nearing completion, with its only vehicular underpass (VUP) expected to open in May.

This underpass, located beneath Khan Abdul Gaffar Khan Road in Worli and stretching nearly half a kilometre, will allow vehicles to bypass congested intersections and offer direct access to the coastal road from Prabhadevi.

The underpass bisects into two sections, with one leading to South Mumbai, while the other arm, which is elevated over a bridge, will connect with Bandra. The new link is expected to reduce congestion at key intersections and will also cut down travel time from two hours to less than 40 minutes.

The 4.5-km-long and 17-m-wide Sewri-Worli connector is also nearing completion, with its ramp ending before the JK Kapur Chowk, enabling motorists to connect with Marine Drive or Bandra via the coastal road.

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The vehicular underpass is the only underpass of the project. The Coastal road also features more than 16 pedestrian underpasses (PUPS) allowing for the safe passage of pedestrians towards the seaside boulevard.

According to BMC officials, the underpass has been designed considering the burgeoning traffic shortly. It will provide hassle-free access from the Sewri-Worli elevated corridor to either the western suburbs or South Mumbai.

A BMC official was talking to the Indian Express and stated,

“This underpass will complete the last missing link of the coastal road. The ongoing works are in the final stages, and they will be completed by early May, soon after which we intend to open the underpass for motorists. Once this tunnel is opened, motorists coming from Dadar can enter the coastal road directly, without having to exit from the Worli or Haji Ali interchanges,”

Subsidiary work like painting lane markings, installation of street lights, and plastering of the sidewalks is going on at a brisk pace and is expected to be completed in the coming weeks.

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Dallas to Mumbai Flights (2025): Ticket Prices, Airlines, Flight Duration, and Booking Tips

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Dallas to Mumbai Flights (2025): Ticket Prices, Airlines, Flight Duration, and Booking Tips

Texas, the Wild West of America, is also a business hub, and there are deep ties between the state and India.

Many flyers regularly travel between Dallas and Mumbai every month.

If you are heading to Dallas for a business trip, a family reunion, or just to spend some time enjoying real-time adventure, we will provide you with all the details about the flights, prices, timings, and tips, to make your journey from Dallas to Mumbai flawless.

Top Airlines Operating Flights from Dallas to Mumbai

Travellers from Dallas-Fort Worth to Mumbai must take connecting flights, as no nonstop services are offered. However, travellers have the option to avail themselves of airlines that ferry passengers between the two cities via one-stop routes through international hubs.

Major Airlines Serving the Route:

Emirates – via Dubai

Turkish Airlines – via Istanbul

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British Airways – via London

Qatar Airways – via Doha

Lufthansa – via Frankfurt

Etihad Airways – via Abu Dhabi

Air India – via New York or Chicago (codeshare)

Singapore Airlines – via Singapore (limited schedules)

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Flight Length and Distance

One-stop Flight Duration: Approx. 19 to 25 hours, based on layover

Distance: Around 13,800 km or 8,575 miles

Time Difference: Mumbai is 10 hours and 30 minutes ahead of Dallas (CST)

Dallas to Mumbai Flight Ticket Prices (2025)

Airfares mentioned are tentative, and final fares depend upon the travel season, airline, and booking window.

Economy Class (Rs/USD)

Low Season (Feb, Sep): Rs 55,000 – Rs 72,000 ($660–870)

Peak Season (Dec, Jun): Rs 75,000 – Rs 1,10,000 ($900–1,320)

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Business Class (Rs / USD)

Low Season (Feb, Sep): Rs 1.7L – Rs 3.2L ($2,000–3,800)

Peak Season (Dec, Jun): Rs 2.8L – Rs 4.8L ($3,400–5,800)

1+ Stop: Rs 39,581

Refundable Fares: Rs 40,194

Departure Airports:

Dallas/Ft Worth Intl-TX (20Km): Rs 39,581

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Love Field-TX: Rs 39,581

One-Way Price: Rs 39,581 to Rs 224,000

Duration: 18 h 55 m to 47 h 0 m

Stops From Dallas:

1 Stop: Rs 40,194

1+ Stop: Rs 39,581

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Alliances & Airlines

Fares of Airlines (Tentative)

Air Canada: Rs 57,109

Air France: Rs 55,654

Air India: Rs 53,967

Alaska Airlines: Rs 59,511

American Airlines: Rs 47,342

British Airways: Rs 2,13,152

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Layover Airports:

Abu Dhabi: Rs 47,342

Amsterdam: Rs 40,194

Dallas: Rs 39,581

Boston: Rs 48,915

Chicago: Rs 56,810

Tips to Get Cheap Flights

Book 6–10 weeks in advance

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Use platforms like Google Flights, Skyscanner, or Kayak

Travel mid-week instead of weekends

Set alerts for price drops

One-Stop Flight Routes from Dallas to Mumbai

AirlineStopover CityTotal Duration
EmiratesDubai20–23 hours
Qatar AirwaysDoha18–22 hours
LufthansaFrankfurt20–24 hours
British AirwaysLondon Heathrow21–25 hours
Turkish AirlinesIstanbul22–26 hours

Business Class Options: Comfort for Long-Distance Flyers

Premium Airlines for Business Class Experience:

Qatar Airways – Award-winning Qsuite

Emirates – Fully flat beds with privacy doors

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Singapore Airlines – Extra-wide leather seats

British Airways & Lufthansa – Lie-flat seats with lounge access

Average Fare (Round-Trip): Rs 2L – Rs 4.5L ($2,400–5,500)

Best suited for trade and industry professionals, senior travellers, and long-duration flights.

Booking Platforms

Flight Aggregators:

Google Flights

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Skyscanner

Expedia

MakeMyTrip

Kayak

Official Airline Sites:

emirates.com

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qatarairways.com

airindia.in

lufthansa.com

Flights Sorted by Lowest Fares on This Route

AirlineDurationStopsPrice
Virgin Atlantic (VS 3107, VS 4067)26 h 30 m2 stop via Atlanta, London₹ 39,581
Delta Air Lines, Virgin Atlantic33 h 15 m2 stop via Atlanta, London₹ 39,581
American Airlines, Etihad Airways40 h 05 m2 stop via New York, Abu Dhabi₹ 47,342
United Airlines, Air India44 h 21 m1 stop via San Francisco₹ 53,967
Air France22 h1 stop via Paris₹ 55,654
KLM Royal Dutch22 h2 stop via Atlanta, Amsterdam₹ 55,654
Virgin Atlantic27 h 04 m2 stop via New York, London₹ 55,734
Swiss44 h 41 m2 stop via Chicago, Zurich₹ 56,810
Air Canada26 h2 stop via Montreal, Munich₹ 57,109
Lufthansa43 h 27 m2 stop via Chicago, Munich₹ 57,596

One-Way vs Round-Trip Flight Options

Round-trip flights from Dallas to Mumbai tend to be more affordable than one-way options with layovers.

Ideal for long-term travellers or students planning extended stays.

Travel Essentials and Tips

Visa: Obtain an Indian eVisa, suitable for tourism, business, or medical purposes.

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Vaccination: COVID-19 and Yellow Fever vaccinations aren’t mandatory, but check the health regulations of transit countries.

Travel Insurance: Highly recommended for international travel

Baggage Allowance: Check before booking since allowances differ with airlines

Jet Lag Tip: Adjust your sleep schedule several days prior to your trip.

Arriving in Mumbai

Airport: Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM)

Arrival Terminal: Terminal 2 – International

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Currency: Exchange to Indian Rupees (INR); ATMs and forex counters available at Mumbai airport

Transport Options:

Prepaid Taxi Counters: Both prepaid taxi services and ride-hailing apps like Uber and Ola are accessible

Mumbai Metro: Operating from nearby stations

Also Read: Atlanta to Mumbai Flights Guide: Airlines, Tickets, Time and Tips (2025)

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Couple Caught in Indecent Act on Mumbai Bus; Conductor Booked, Video Triggers Public Outrage

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Couple Caught in Indecent Act on Mumbai Bus; Conductor Booked, Video Triggers Public Outrage

A viral video is making the rounds on social media and is spawning a heated debate on the etiquette that must be maintained while using public amenities. The viral video depicts a young couple who were engaged in sexual acts while travelling on public transport.

The incident happened on a bus travelling from Panvel to Kalyan, and a motorist recorded the indecent act by the commuters on a moving AC bus. The video showed the couple engaged in sexual acts in the back seat of a moving civic-run AC bus on Sunday evening.

The incident sparked uproar, and the Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC) has ordered an enquiry against the bus conductor, who was duty-bound to prevent the incident. The conductor is facing charges of negligence and failing to intervene.

NMMC Commissioner Kailas Shinde has not responded to the controversy.

According to a statement by Anarjit Chauhan, the conductor of the bus where the incident happened is facing the heat for not intervening in the alleged despicable act. According to Anarjit, the bus was almost empty and was travelling from Panvel to Kalyan.

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When the bus stopped at an intersection, the act of the couple, who are reportedly in their twenties, was spotted by a motorist who filmed the incident and sent it to some senior NMMC officials.
The act could face charges under the purview of Section 296 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, which stipulates a jail term of three months and/or a fine of Rs 1,000 for any indecent act in a public place. The transport authority has not approached the police on the matter.

An obscene act in a public place can attract legal action. At the time of going to press, the civic body hadn’t approached the police.

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