A blanket of haze engulfed Mumbai on Saturday as the Air Quality Index (AQI) rose to 117, placing it in `moderate category.` Pics/Satej Shinde

At least 18 people were killed in a massive explosion at an illegal coal mine in Meghalaya’s East Jaintia Hills, officials said, adding that the rescue efforts were underway and a probe has been launched against the illegal mining. Pics/PTI