Mumbai: News

RBI extends deadline to exchange Rs. 2,000 notes

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) announced on Saturday that the date for depositing and exchanging Rs. 2,000 banknotes has been extended until October 7, 2023, from the September 30 deadline.

21 Sep 2023

Shah Rukh Khan

Watch: SRK visits Lalbaugcha Raja in Mumbai

Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan paid a visit to the famous Lalbaugcha Raja in Mumbai on Thursday.

18 Sep 2023

Ganesh Chaturthi

Ganesh Chaturthi: 'Richest' Ganpati idol unveiled in Mumbai

With Ganesh Chaturthi approaching, Mumbaikars are joyously commemorating the revered deity with fervor and grandeur.

15 Sep 2023

India

Mumbai's residential market to surpass Rs. 2L crore by 2030 

A report by the National Real Estate Development Council (NAREDCO) Maharashtra predicts that Mumbai's residential real estate market will surpass Rs. 1 lakh crore in 2023.

14 Sep 2023

Maharashtra

Mumbai: Iconic eatery Bademiya sealed after FDA finds rats, cockroaches

In a big blow to foodies in Mumbai, iconic eatery Bademiya in the financial capital's Colaba was reportedly sealed on Wednesday by Maharashtra's Food and Drug Administration (FDA) after cockroaches and rats were found in its kitchen.

11 Sep 2023

IndiGo

Man 'gropes' female passenger on IndiGo's Mumbai-Guwahati flight, arrested

In the latest midflight incident involving sexual harassment, a man was arrested for reportedly groping a female co-passenger on an IndiGo flight from Mumbai to Guwahati, the airline officials revealed on Sunday.

09 Sep 2023

Books

Book towns in India that every bibliophile must visit

India is home to many book towns and villages that are no less than a paradise for bibliophiles.

08 Sep 2023

Business

Finnair to resume Mumbai-Helsinki direct flight in March 2024

Finnair, Finland's flagship carrier, is set to restart its direct flights between Mumbai and Helsinki in March 2024, after suspending operations due to the Russia-Ukraine war and Russian airspace restrictions.

03 Sep 2023

Indian Penal Code

Man rapes wife with sons, uploads videos on porn site

In a shocking incident in Trombay, Mumbai, a 40-year-old man and his two sons allegedly raped the former's second wife and uploaded videos of the act on a porn site, The Free Press Journal reported.

01 Sep 2023

India

Air travel to get costlier as jet fuel prices soar

Air travel in India may become more expensive due to a 14% hike in jet fuel prices, effective today.

01 Sep 2023

Street Food

Exploring delightful Indian street foods: A mini guide across cities

India's vibrant street food culture captivates both locals and tourists with its array of flavors, aromas, and textures.

INDIA alliance to unveil Tricolor-themed logo on Friday 

The opposition bloc, the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA), is expected to unveil its logo on Friday, the second day of its two-day meeting in Mumbai, ANI reported.

27 Aug 2023

Maharashtra

Mumbai: 3 dead as fire breaks out in Galaxy Hotel

At least three persons were killed and five others injured after a fire broke out at a hotel in the Santacruz area of Mumbai, Maharashtra.

26 Aug 2023

Sushant Singh Rajput

Adah Sharma buys Sushant Singh Rajput's former abode: Report

Following the blockbuster success of The Kerala Story, actor Adah Sharma is once again capturing headlines.

19 Aug 2023

SpiceJet

SpiceJet passenger exposes man for taking flight attendant's indecent photos

An elderly man allegedly took inappropriate pictures of an air hostess while traveling on SpiceJet's flight from Delhi to Mumbai earlier this month, reports said.

18 Aug 2023

Music Concert

Lollapalooza India is back! 2024 festival details are out

Mark your calendars for a musical extravaganza like no other!

17 Aug 2023

Bengaluru

Convert to Islam or pay: Bengaluru sextortion racket busted

The Karnataka Police arrested a woman identified as Neha alias Mehar from Mumbai on Wednesday for allegedly running a sextortion racket in Bengaluru, IANS reported.

16 Aug 2023

Food

Mumbai: Rat found in restaurant's food; chefs and manager arrested

The manager and chefs of a popular restaurant in Bandra, Mumbai were arrested on Monday after a customer found a dead rat in their food on the night of Sunday, August 13.

14 Aug 2023

Ajit Pawar

Sharad Pawar-Ajit Pawar meeting ahead of INDIA talks triggers row 

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar's meeting with his uncle and Nationalist Congress Party chief Sharad Pawar on Sunday has sparked a fresh political row in the state.

08 Aug 2023

Cryptocurrency

How Odisha Police busted Rs. 1,000 crore cryptocurrency scam

The Odisha Police has reportedly busted a cryptocurrency investment scam worth Rs. 1,000 crore and arrested two suspects, including the head of Solar Techno Alliance (STA) Crypto Token, Gurtej Singh Sidhu.

04 Aug 2023

Bollywood

Art director Nitin Desai cremated at ND Studio, Karjat

Four-time National Award-winning art director Nitin Desai was cremated at Studio No. 10, ND Studio, Karjat, on Friday.

04 Aug 2023

Mithila Palkar

Inside actor Mithila Palkar's sea-facing 700 square foot Mumbai home

There is so much that goes behind designing a home, and everything—from the conceptualization of ideas to their final execution—must be pitch-perfect.

03 Aug 2023

Bollywood

Late art director Nitin Desai's studio: History, films shot there

National Award-winning art director Nitin Desai's untimely demise on Wednesday sent shockwaves through Bollywood.

03 Aug 2023

Mumbai

Mumbai: College bans hijab, burqa in classrooms; sparks controversy

The NG Acharya and DK Marathe College in Mumbai's Chembur has found a middle ground for its burqa and hijab ban after protests by Muslim students and their parents sparked controversy, reported India Today.

Weather update: IMD predicts heavy rainfall over western Odisha today

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicted heavy to very heavy rainfall on Thursday in different parts of Odisha.

Train shooting: Accused RPF cop's colleague recounts horrific incident

Chetan Singh, a Railway Protection Force (RFP) constable—accused of shooting dead his senior and three passengers aboard a Jaipur-Mumbai train—was allegedly unwell and probably opened fire out of anger.

01 Aug 2023

LPG Cylinder

Commercial LPG cylinder price reduced by Rs. 100

Oil marketing companies have cut the price of commercial liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) cylinders by up to Rs. 100, reported News18.

01 Aug 2023

Thane

Thane: 17 killed as crane collapses on Samruddhi Highway

At least 17 workers died and three sustained injuries after a crane fell on a bridge slab at the construction site of the Samruddhi Highway in Thane, Maharashtra, on Tuesday.

31 Jul 2023

Lalu Prasad Yadav

Land-for-jobs scam: Lalu Yadav, family's assets worth Rs. 6cr seized

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Monday seized properties worth Rs. 6 crore linked to Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) supremo Lalu Prasad Yadav, his wife and former Bihar Chief Minister Rabri Devi, and their son and Bihar Deputy CM Tejashwi Yadav in the alleged land-for-jobs scam, NDTV reported.

Heavy rainfall forecast in several states; red alert in Mumbai

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Monday issued a red alert in Mumbai, Maharashtra, amid the prediction of very heavy rainfall in the city.

4 shot dead by RPF constable on Jaipur-Mumbai train, arrested

Four individuals were reportedly shot dead by a Railway Protection Force (RPF) personnel on a moving train near the Palghar Railway Station, Maharashtra, on Monday.

Weather update: IMD issues red alert in Uttarakhand, Himachal, Mumbai

In its latest weather forecast, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has reportedly predicted light to moderate rains in Mumbai for the coming four days.

29 Jul 2023

Mumbai Police

Mumbai: Chabad House's images retrieved from terror suspects; high alert

The Mumbai Police is on a high alert after Google images of Chabad House in Colaba—a Jewish community center—were on Saturday retrieved from two terror suspects arrested for plotting an attack in Rajasthan, said reports.

Delhi to receive more rain, red alert in Mumbai: IMD

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecast a "yellow alert" in Delhi and reported that the national capital would receive moderate rain on Thursday.

Weather update: IMD issues fresh alerts for Gujarat, Maharashtra

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a fresh alert for some parts of the country amid the monsoon fury.

Weather update: Orange alert in Himachal, cloudburst reported in Uttarakhand

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued an "orange" alert for Himachal Pradesh on Saturday and predicted heavy to very heavy rains in some parts of the state.

19 Jul 2023

Delhi

4 Indian bars feature in Asia's 50 Best Bars list

Four Indian bars have made it to Asia's 50 Best Bars list.

19 Jul 2023

Bollywood

Raj Kundra's pornography case gets a film; acting debut confirmed

In the recent past, businessman Raj Kundra has been in the news for wrong reasons. From being a part of alleged porn film distribution to spending more than two months in prison, Kundra has gone through it all.

IMD forecast heavy rains in Mumbai; Yamuna River breaches again

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued red and orange alerts in Mumbai, Maharashtra, and its adjoining suburbs, forecasting heavy to very heavy rainfall on Wednesday.

Opposition alliance postpones seat-sharing discussion, appointing convenor for next meeting

The opposition bloc named their alliance INDIA (Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance) on Tuesday as the second leg of their meeting concluded in Bengaluru.