Mumbai: News
01 Sep 2017
MaharashtraMumbai: Boyfriend sells off minor girlfriend to human traffickers
In a shocking incident, a 16-year-old girl from Mumbai's Behrampada was sold to a Nashik-based human trafficking group by her 19-year-old boyfriend, Karan Pawar.
31 Aug 2017
MaharashtraMumbai: Ganpati made from "zero GST" items in Mulund
Mumbai's Shri Niwas Ganeshotav's Ganpati members in Mulund decided to highlight the positives of the "controversial" GST in a unique manner.
31 Aug 2017
National Disaster Response ForceThree-storeyed residential building collapses in Mumbai, many feared trapped
A three-storeyed residential building collapsed in Mumbai's Bhendi Bazar area this morning. Many are feared trapped.
30 Aug 2017
MaharashtraMumbai at a standstill: Rains hit transport services
As Mumbai came to a stop after the incessant rains flooded and sank the sub-urban railway network; however, the city's BEST buses came to the rescue of stranded people.
30 Aug 2017
MaharashtraHeavy rains in Mumbai: Five dead; extremely heavy rains predicted
Mumbai is on high alert as torrential rains continue to batter the city.
29 Aug 2017
Mumbai Police"Typhoon-like" rains lash Mumbai, heaviest downpour in years expected
Mumbai has been inundated due to continuous downpour since yesterday morning which has only gotten worse.
29 Aug 2017
RainfallMumbai: Incessant rains affect traffic movement, suburban trains
A torrential downpour this morning and incessant rains since four days in Mumbai increased traffic congestion, hitting transport services, including the suburban trains.
29 Aug 2017
EducationIIT-Bombay students to be fined everytime they forget ID card
In a fresh notification, the IIT-Bombay has announced that every time a student forgets to carry his/her ID card while entering or exiting the campus, he/she will be fined Rs. 200.
28 Aug 2017
MaharashtraMumbai: Railway Police to launch special helpline for reporting crime
The Government Railway Police (GRP) in Mumbai is soon going to set up a special emergency railway helpline to respond to passengers' complaints quickly.
28 Aug 2017
MaharashtraMumbai's Videsh Bhavan reaffirms MEA's people-centrism
Yesterday, a new Videsh Bhavan (VB) was inaugurated in Mumbai. It integrates all MEA's branches related to issuance of passports, protection of emigrants and managing cultural relations under one roof.
27 Aug 2017
XFIR against Rishi Kapoor for posting an obscene tweet
An FIR has now been filed against actor Rishi Kapoor by the President of Jai Ho Foundation, an NGO for posting an obscene video of a child on his Twitter handle.
26 Aug 2017
PuneIndia's first calf born through surrogacy in Pune farm
A healthy male Gir breed calf "Vijay" was delivered by a surrogate mother cow in Pune on 20 August.
25 Aug 2017
Supreme Court Of IndiaGanesh Chaturthi: Popular Ganeshotsav mandals to visit in Mumbai
Mumbai is celebrating Ganesh Chaturthi in full-swing with over 7,600 mandals. Here are the popular mandals one should not miss:
24 Aug 2017
MaharashtraMumbai: Emergency Helpline for cattle transporters ahead of Bakri Eid
With barely ten days to go for Bakri Eid, the Maharashtra Police started a 24x7 emergency helpline for protecting cattle transporters from cow vigilantes ahead of the festival.
21 Aug 2017
IndiaAir India owns a flat worth Rs. 10.36 crore. Why?
The Maharaja aka Air India, after two failed attempts, will again try to auction some of its prime properties in Mumbai.
17 Aug 2017
MaharashtraMaharashtra govt reinstates encounter specialist Pradeep Sharma
Maharashtra government reinstated encounter specialist Pradeep Sharma after he was unceremoniously removed for allegedly being in contact with the underworld.
17 Aug 2017
IndiaReport: 15% brothels provide minors for sex in Mumbai
Minors form a major part of India's sex trade. A report by IJM and Maharashtra Commission for the Protection of Child Rights claims at least 15% of Mumbai's commercial sex establishments offer underage women for pleasure.
17 Aug 2017
IndiaCentre approves Rs. 32,000 cr plan to modernize Coast Guard
The Indian government has approved a Rs. 31,748 crore "definitive five-year action programme" to modernize the Indian Coast Guard (ICG).
16 Aug 2017
PuneMaharashtra: 3 dead, 117 govindas injured in Dahi Handi celebrations
In a rather unfortunate instance, Dahi Handi celebrations in Maharashtra were marred with several govindas getting injured.
14 Aug 2017
Uddhav ThackerayMumbai locals: Special police squads deployed to nab miscreants
In light of rising incidents of molestation on Mumbai local trains, government railway police (GRP) has pressed special teams into service to nab miscreants on the spot.
10 Aug 2017
Supreme Court Of IndiaMaharashtra govt passes bill enabling malls to stay open 24x7
There is great news for shopaholics! Maharashtra government passed Shops and Establishment Bill that allows malls/shops/hotels etc to remain open 24X7.
09 Aug 2017
MaharashtraMumbai: 3-year-old girl raped by peon in school premises
In a gut-wrenching incident, a peon of ICSE Board school in suburban Malad allegedly raped a 3-year-old girl in the school's washroom.
09 Aug 2017
MaharashtraMaratha protests reignite today, lakhs expected at Mumbai silent march
On the first anniversary of last year's silent Maratha Kranti Morcha in Aurangabad which triggered a series of protests across Maharashtra, the community is holding its "biggest" rally in Mumbai today.
08 Aug 2017
MaharashtraBombay HC refuses to regularize height limit for Dahi Handi
Bombay HC overruled SC's order and removed 20-feet height cap for human pyramids as well as reduced age limit of participants from 18 to 14 years for Dahi Handi celebrations.
08 Aug 2017
IndiaMumbai: Man returns from US to find his mother's skeleton
Forty-three-year-old Rituraj Sahani stays in the US with his wife. Two days ago, he reached Mumbai to meet his mother.
07 Aug 2017
MaharashtraMumbai: Cyber-crime rises, experts blame it on lack of expertise
According to Maharashtra police, on one hand, cybercrime related cases are rising in Mumbai and on the other, there is a sharp decline in detection rate.
06 Aug 2017
MaharashtraMumbai court allows paternity test of child
To prove charges of adultery levelled against mother of a two-year-old, sessions court allowed to conduct the paternity-test.
05 Aug 2017
IndiaIndia slams Pakistan amid Saeed plans to make political debut
Reports suggest that 26/11 Mumbai attack mastermind Hafeez Saeed is attempting to get his organization Jamaat-ud-Dawa (JuD) registered as a political party ahead of Pakistan's general elections in 2018.
05 Aug 2017
IndiaAmid rising onion prices, MP has lost onions worth Rs.20cr
Amid a rise in onion prices across India, the Madhya Pradesh government seems to have lost about 25,000 metric tonnes of onions worth Rs. 20cr.
04 Aug 2017
DNAMumbai: Bollywood singer Yash Wadali booked for molestation
Police arrested singer Yash Wadali after a woman complained that Wadali caught hold of her by her shirt collar, pushed her and lashed out abuses at her.
03 Aug 2017
Navi MumbaiMumbai: Dahi handi injuries drop by 78% after imposing restrictions
Following restrictions on height of human pyramids and barring minors to participate in Dahi Handi festivals, petitioner Swati Patil told SC that human injuries during festival have significantly reduced since 2014.
01 Aug 2017
MaharashtraMaharashtra's board makes Math practical compulsory for class-9
Maharashtra state board (SSC) passed another rule that makes 20-marks practical exams in Math for class-9 complusory from current academic year. The same follows for class-10 students but from next academic year.
31 Jul 2017
IndiaGas leak reported from CNG pump in Mumbai's Chembur area
A gas leak from a CNG pump in Chembur led to immediate shutdown of power supply in the area. Adjoining roads were also blocked in order to prevent any more crisis that might occur due to leak.
30 Jul 2017
MaharashtraMumbai: Thane residents can file pothole complaints using app
Thane Municipal Corporation will formally restart pothole application, Star Grade, next week enabling residents to file complaints related to potholes online.
28 Jul 2017
CelebrityBollywood actor Inder Kumar of 'Masoom' dies
Actor Inder Kumar, seen in films from 'Tirchhi Topiwale' (1998) to Wanted (2009), passed away early in the morning today.
27 Jul 2017
MaharashtraMumbaiites can soon buy Metro tickets using smartphone
In order to make travelling easier for commuters, Mumbai Metro One will bring in mobile ticketing system from next month.
26 Jul 2017
Navi MumbaiRailway ministry to launch single ticket system in Mumbai
In order to ease travelling for commuters and reduce losses, railway ministry will integrate ticketing system in next three years and kickstart it in Mumbai on pilot basis.
26 Jul 2017
Shiv SenaSunil Shitap: The man responsible for Ghatkopar building collapse?
On Monday evening, a four-storeyed building came crumbling apart in Mumbai's Ghatkopar area.