Mumbai: News

Mumbai, also well-known as Bombay is the capital of Maharashtra. With the highest number of billionaires and millionaires in India, Mumbai is also the most populous city in India. Often labelled as the City of Seven Islands, City of Dreams, Gateway to India and Hollywood of India, Mumbai is also the entertainment, financial and the commercial capital of India.

17 Mar 2024

India

India's retail job applications witnessed 8% rise in 2023

In 2023, retail job applications in India saw an increase of 8% compared to the previous year, as per data from recruitment firm WorkIndia.

17 Mar 2024

Rahul Gandhi

INDIA bloc's mega rally at Mumbai's Shivaji Park today

The Congress-led opposition will hold a mega rally in Mumbai's Shivaji Park on Sunday.

15 Mar 2024

Amitabh Bachchan

High-net-worth individuals eye auction of bungalow adjacent to Bachchan residence

Deutsche Bank India is set to auction a bungalow located next to Bollywood superstar Amitabh Bachchan's residence, Jalsa, in Mumbai's upscale Juhu area.

13 Mar 2024

Food

Vada pav grabs 19th spot in world's 50 best sandwiches

Mumbai's renowned street food, vada pav, has garnered international acclaim by earning a position on the esteemed "World's Top 50 Best Sandwiches" list.

13 Mar 2024

Amitabh Bachchan

Want to become Amitabh Bachchan's neighbor? Bungalow up for sale 

Ever thought of being a neighbor of megastar Amitabh Bachchan?

12 Mar 2024

Ed Sheeran

Ahead of concert, Ed Sheeran visits school kids in Mumbai

Ed Sheeran, the beloved English singer-songwriter, recently delighted fans with a surprise visit to a Mumbai school.

09 Mar 2024

Czech Republic

Czech Republic's Krystyna Pyszkova takes home Miss World 2024 crown

Krystyna Pyszkova from the Czech Republic emerged as the winner of Miss World 2024, crowned by the reigning titleholder Karolina Bielawska of Poland.

09 Mar 2024

TV News

Miss World 2024 timing, venue; Sini Shetty represents India

Get ready for a night of glitz and glamor as the Miss World 2024 has returned to India after 28 years!

04 Mar 2024

Sustainability

Araku: Where conscious dining meets culinary excellence

Mumbai's Colaba district's newly opened restaurant, Araku, shines for its commitment to utilizing regenerative agricultural produce.

India seizes Karachi-bound ship with 'nuclear cargo,' Pakistan responds

Indian security agencies have seized a Karachi-bound ship on suspicion that it was carrying a dual-use consignment that could be used for Pakistan's nuclear and ballistic missile programs.

28 Feb 2024

IKEA

'Stores in major Indian cities': IKEA CEO outlines expansion strategy

In an interview with CNBC-TV18, IKEA CEO Jesper Brodin discussed the company's ambitious expansion plans in India.

26 Feb 2024

Maharashtra

Maratha quota: Curfew imposed in Maharashtra's Ambad amid protests

A curfew was imposed in Ambad taluka of Maharashtra's Jalna district over concerns of unrest amid the Maratha reservation protests led by activist Manoj Jarange-Patil.

23 Feb 2024

Maharashtra

Former Maharashtra CM Manohar Joshi passes away at 86

Manohar Joshi, former Chief Minister of Maharashtra, passed away on Friday at the age of 86 due to age-related health issues.

21 Feb 2024

Celebrity

'Binaca Geetmala' presenter Ameen Sayani (91) dies of heart attack

Ameen Sayani, the legendary Indian radio host famous for his hit show Binaca Geetmala, passed away on Tuesday night due to a heart attack. He was 91.

21 Feb 2024

Vidya Balan

Vidya Balan files FIR against fake online accounts promising work

Bollywood star Vidya Balan has filed a first information report (FIR) against an unknown individual for creating fake Instagram and Gmail accounts in her name.

16 Feb 2024

Air India

Wheelchair unavailable, 80-year-old collapses, dies at Mumbai airport

An 80-year-old man tragically passed away after collapsing due to a heart attack at Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport on Monday.

10 Feb 2024

Murder

Cops believe Shiv Sena leader's murder was planned: Here's why

The Mumbai Police reportedly suspect that the murder of Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Abhishek Ghosalkar was planned a long time ago by the accused, Mauris Noronha.

09 Feb 2024

Gauri Khan

Gauri Khan shares glimpses of her maiden restaurant, Torii Mumbai

Gauri Khan, the talented interior designer and spouse of Bollywood megastar Shah Rukh Khan, has expanded her horizons. She has now stepped into the hospitality industry with the launch of her first eatery, Torii Mumbai.

09 Feb 2024

Facebook

Who was 'Mauris Bhai'? Man who shot Shiv Sena leader

Abhishek Ghosalkar, former corporator of Shiv Sena (UBT), was shot dead in Mumbai during a Facebook live on Thursday, allegedly by his old rival Mauris Noronha, who later shot himself fatally.

08 Feb 2024

Congress Party

Maharashtra: Baba Siddique resigns from Congress after 48 years

Former Maharashtra minister Baba Siddique resigned from Congress on Thursday.

02 Feb 2024

India

Suspected spy pigeon released after 8-month detention in India

A pigeon detained for eight months by the police in India has finally been released after being cleared of espionage charges.

31 Jan 2024

Heatwave

Intense heatwaves linked to increased mortality rate: Report

High-intensity heatwave days for long durations can significantly increase the mortality rates in Indian cities, a new study has shown, the Hindustan Times reported.

31 Jan 2024

Delhi

Delhi: Over 50 flights, 23 trains delayed amid dense fog

Delhi and its neighboring areas woke up to a dense fog on Wednesday — the third day in a row.

27 Jan 2024

Jonas Brothers

Jonas Brothers in Mumbai; all about their first India concert

The Jonas Brothers have landed in Mumbai and are all set to rock the stage at their first-ever concert in India!

26 Jan 2024

Maharashtra

Maratha quota stir: Jarange Patil issues ultimatum to Maharashtra government 

Activist Manoj Jarange Patil will not enter Mumbai as planned and will stay in Navi Mumbai if the state government issues a GR (government resolution) regarding the Maratha reservation by Friday night.

24 Jan 2024

Travel And Tourism

Mumbai among world's top 50 cities to visit in 2024

Travel and lifestyle guide Time Out recently unveiled its top 50 global cities for 2024, with New York City snagging the number one spot.

24 Jan 2024

Ram Mandir

Mira Road clashes: Police issue warning for online group admins 

Two days after clashes between two communities in Mira Road, the police in Mumbai have issued an order, instructing group administrators of social media platforms to ensure that no content related to the incident is forwarded, ANI reported.

17 Jan 2024

SpiceJet

Passenger trapped in SpiceJet plane toilet for over an hour

A passenger on a SpiceJet flight from Mumbai to Bengaluru found themselves stuck in the airplane's restroom for over an hour due to a door lock malfunction.

13 Jan 2024

IndiGo

Guwahati-bound IndiGo flight diverted to Dhaka due to bad weather

A Guwahati-bound flight of IndiGo was diverted to Dhaka, Bangladesh, on Saturday after bad weather conditions disrupted its scheduled landing.

12 Jan 2024

Narendra Modi

PM Modi inaugurates Atal Setu. Here's what's special about it

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday inaugurated India's longest sea bridge in Mumbai.

12 Jan 2024

Narendra Modi

PM Modi inaugurates India's longest sea bridge in Mumbai

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated India's longest sea bridge—Atal Setu—on Friday.

11 Jan 2024

Air Pollution

Air pollution in India continues to rise despite government efforts

Five years after India's National Clean Air Programme (NCAP) began, air pollution in most Indian cities continues to surpass national standards, a recent report showed.

09 Jan 2024

Bilkis Bano

Bilkis Bano case: Rape convicts not home, says report

At least nine out of 11 convicts in the Bilkis Bano gangrape case have gone "missing" from their homes in Gujarat's Dahod district, The Indian Express reported.

07 Jan 2024

Dawood Ibrahim

Lawyer reveals why he bought Dawood Ibrahim's properties in auction

A Delhi-based lawyer bought two pieces of land owned by the family members of fugitive don Dawood Ibrahim for over Rs. 2 crore in an auction on Friday in Maharashtra's Mumbai.

31 Dec 2023

Narendra Modi

There will be blasts: Mumbai Police receives threat call

A high alert has been issued in Mumbai, Maharashtra, after the Mumbai Police received a call on Saturday threatening bomb attacks in the city amid New Year celebrations.

30 Dec 2023

Business

Mumbai sees property registrations surge to 11-year high

Mumbai's property market, within the BMC jurisdiction, has hit an 11-year high in property registrations, according to a Knight Frank India report.

30 Dec 2023

Gujarat

CID grills 21 Gujarati passengers onboard grounded Nicaragua-bound flight

Gujarat's Crime Investigation Department (CID) has recorded the statements of 21 Gujarati passengers onboard the chartered flight that was grounded last week in France.

27 Dec 2023

3D Printing

Godrej 3D prints 500-sqft office in just 40 hours

Godrej & Boyce, a leading company in the Godrej Group, has unveiled a special 500 sq ft office called 'The Cocoon' at its greenfield campus in Khalapur, near Mumbai.

27 Dec 2023

Rahul Gandhi

Rahul Gandhi's 'Bharat Nyay Yatra' to launch on January 14

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi is set to launch the second edition of the party's nationwide march on January 14, 2024, on the lines of the previous Bharat Jodo Yatra.

26 Dec 2023

France

Flight with 300 Indians, grounded in France, lands in Mumbai

A charter plane carrying 276 passengers, mostly Indians, which was grounded in France over suspicions of human trafficking, landed in Mumbai early on Tuesday, PTI reported. Twenty-seven others stayed back.

25 Dec 2023

Zomato

Biryani is most-ordered dish on Zomato in 2023

Zomato has released its yearly report on ordering patterns, disclosing the top three dishes that were most frequently ordered.

22 Dec 2023

Travel And Tourism

Indian cities that will be top tourist spots in 2024 

In the upcoming year 2024, India is poised to become a magnet for global travelers, drawing them in with a potent mix of rich culture, breathtaking landscapes, and historical wonders.

08 Dec 2023

Christmas Day

Mumbaikars! You can attend these Christmas parties and events

Ho Ho Ho! We are only a few days away from celebrating Christmas this year and looks like Mumbai has already begun the festivities!

05 Dec 2023

Diwali

Raymond's Gautam Singhania, estranged wife Nawaz Modi reach 'realistic' settlement

Raymond Group Chairman and Managing Director Gautam Singhania and his estranged wife Nawaz Modi are reportedly working toward a more "realistic" divorce settlement.

03 Dec 2023

Mercedes-Benz

Mercedes-Benz Classic Car Rally commemorates 10th anniversary in India

The Mercedes-Benz Classic Car Rally (MBCCR) celebrated its 10th edition on Sunday, with Mercedes-Benz and Autocar India partnering to showcase 81 cars across 77 model variants in Mumbai.

03 Dec 2023

Sony TV

'CID' actor Dinesh Phadnis critical, on ventilator: His career highlights

In a piece of distressing news, actor Dinesh Phadnis, who played the memorable role of Inspector Fredericks in the popular CID series, has been hospitalized, and his condition is said to be critical.

28 Nov 2023

Agnipath Scheme

Mumbai: Agniveer trainee found dead in Indian Navy hostel

A 20-year-old woman undergoing Agniveer training reportedly died by suicide at an Indian Navy hostel in Mumbai's Malwani, the police said on Tuesday.

NGT issues notices to state governments on pollution boards' functioning

The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has sent notices to state governments requesting details about the operations of their state pollution control boards (SPCBs) or state pollution control committees (SPCCs).

26 Nov 2023

Israel

Terrorism a global phenomenon: Israel envoy on 26/11 anniversary

Israeli Ambassador to India Naor Gilon on Sunday labeled the 26/11 terror attacks in Mumbai as a "horrendous" event that disrupted public lives. While calling terrorism a global phenomenon, Gilon said nations around the world have to join hands to fight against it.

IMD forecasts rainfall in Mumbai; Yellow alert in Gujarat, TN

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted rainfall in Mumbai and other coastal areas of Maharashtra from Saturday.

24 Nov 2023

Bombay High Court

Vijaypat Singhania says son Gautam breaking up Raymond, supports daughter-in-law

The founder of Raymond Group, Vijaypat Singhania, has expressed deep disappointment over his son Gautam Singhania "breaking up" the company, calling it his "stupid mistake" to give everything to his son.

20 Nov 2023

Mumbai Police

Mumbai: Woman's body found inside suitcase in Kurla, probe launched

In a shocking incident, the dead body of a woman was reportedly found stuffed in a suitcase in the Kurla area of Mumbai on Sunday.

19 Nov 2023

Bollywood

'Dhoom' director Sanjay Gadhvi dies of heart attack at 57

In a piece of shocking news, filmmaker Sanjay Gadhvi (57), known for helming Yash Raj Films (YRF)'s Dhoom and Dhoom 2, has passed away.

13 Nov 2023

Thane

32-years of togetherness: Raymond Group chairman announces separation from wife

Chairman and Managing Director of Raymond Group, Gautam Singhania, announced on Monday that he and his wife, Nawaz Modi Singhania, are parting ways after 32 years of marriage.

08 Nov 2023

Gopal Rai

Delhi AQI in 'severe' category again, government calls emergency meeting

Delhi's air quality deteriorated on Wednesday again, as the overall air quality index (AQI) reached 421 at 7:00am, marking a return to the "severe" category, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).

07 Nov 2023

Diwali

Diwali 2023: Everything to know about green crackers

Amid deteriorating air pollution levels and a ban on firecrackers in several Indian cities, green crackers have emerged as a popular eco-friendly alternative to celebrate Diwali.

Central government team to evaluate Mumbai's air quality

A central government team is set to visit Mumbai soon as the city continues to battle the worsening air quality.

01 Nov 2023

Mercedes-Benz

Mercedes-Benz Classic Car Rally to celebrate 10th anniversary next month

The Mercedes-Benz Classic Car Rally (MBCCR) is gearing up to mark its 10th anniversary, with a grand event in Mumbai on December 2 and 3.

31 Oct 2023

Eknath Shinde

Maharashtra: Maratha quota protests intensify; highway blocked, panchayat office torched 

Maratha protestors reportedly blocked the Mumbai-Bengaluru Highway in Maharashtra for two hours on Tuesday afternoon, leading to a significant traffic jam.

31 Oct 2023

Mukesh Ambani

Mukesh Ambani receives 3rd death threat demanding Rs. 400cr

Reliance Industries Chairman and Managing Director, Mukesh Ambani, has reportedly received another death threat via email from an unidentified person, the police revealed on Tuesday.

30 Oct 2023

Shah Rukh Khan

SRK's fan club announces 4-day birthday celebration plans

Each year, the birthdays of Bollywood superstars are an opportunity for fans to celebrate their favorite actor's day through starry celebrations.

29 Oct 2023

Kerala

Delhi, Mumbai on high alert after serial blasts in Kerala

Following the serial explosions in Kerala on Sunday at the convention center of a Christian group at Kochi's Kalamassery, security has been beefed up in Delhi and Mumbai.

29 Oct 2023

Kerala

Kerala blast: Kochi resident claims responsibility, surrenders before police

A 48-year-old man from Kochi, Kerala, surrendered before the Thrissur Police on Sunday evening, hours after blasts at the convention center in Kalamassery killed one person and injured 52 others.

Mumbai's iconic 'Premier Padmini' taxis retiring after 6 decades

After gracing the city's streets for six decades, Mumbai's iconic Premier Padmini taxis, fondly referred to as "Kaali-Peeli" by locals, will officially be taken off the roads on Monday.

28 Oct 2023

Delhi

Delhi-NCR's air quality might worsen as stubble burning begins

Delhi saw a decline in air quality on Saturday, with the average air quality index (AQI) reaching 303, placing it in the "very poor" category.

25 Oct 2023

Navratri

Mumbai man inspired by 'Drishyam' murders his sisters

In a chilling incident, a man from Mumbai planned and executed the murder of his sisters after drawing inspiration from the movie Drishyam.

25 Oct 2023

Delhi

Delhi, Mumbai face worst pollution in years for October: Reports

India's two major metro cities, Delhi and Mumbai, reportedly witnessed the "worst levels" of air pollution in years in the month of October.

19 Oct 2023

Travel And Tourism

Check out India's most stunning railway stations

India is renowned for its vast and extensive railway network.

18 Oct 2023

Air Quality Index

Mumbai's air quality worse than Delhi for the first time

The air quality in Mumbai, Maharashtra, has reportedly seen a significant drop, with the air quality index (AQI) reaching 170 on Wednesday, surpassing Delhi's AQI of 160, per IQAir's real-time data.

'Fake' ED officials raid Delhi home, 'seize' Rs. 3 crore

In what can only be described as a movie-style heist, a group of men reportedly staged a fake Enforcement Directorate (ED) raid on a home in the Baba Haridas area of Dwarka, Delhi, on Saturday and seized more than Rs. 3 crore in cash.

06 Oct 2023

Devendra Fadnavis

Mumbai: Massive fire at Goregaon building kills 7; 40 injured

At least seven individuals died and over 40 others suffered injuries after a fire allegedly broke out in a multi-story building in the Goregaon West area of Mumbai.

01 Oct 2023

LPG Cylinder

Commercial LPG cylinder price hiked by Rs. 209

The Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL), a government-owned oil and gas company, has hiked the price of commercial Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) cylinders by Rs. 209 starting Sunday, The Economic Times reported.