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Mumbai's newly-inaugurated Worli Metro station flooded after heavy rain
The Worli underground metro station in Mumbai was inundated with muddy water after the city witnessed an early monsoon.
Mumbai airport gets call threatening to blow up IndiGo plane
Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport reportedly received a bomb threat call late Tuesday night, claiming that an explosive was on board an IndiGo flight arriving from Chandigarh.
Mumbai to face thunderstorms, light showers: IMD issues yellow alert
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert for Mumbai and its neighboring districts. The warning includes possible thunderstorms, light to moderate showers, and lightning activity.
Fire at Croma showroom spreads to entire Mumbai mall
A major fire broke out at the Croma showroom located inside Link Square Mall, Bandra West, in the early hours of Tuesday morning.
Woman strangles 6-year-old daughter, hangs self in Navi Mumbai
In a tragic case from Navi Mumbai, a mother apparently strangled her six-year-old daughter before killing herself.
Called 'dirty' for eating non-veg, Marathis, Gujaratis clash in Mumbai
An argument broke out between the Gujarati and Marathi populations in a Mumbai apartment complex after a resident allegedly called Marathis "dirty" for eating "fish and meat."
Mumbai water tanker association ends strike after meeting BMC chief
The Mumbai Water Tanker Association (MWTA) has called off its indefinite strike after four days, bringing relief to residents.
334 Mumbai local trains to be canceled from April 11-13
Western Railways has declared a massive disruption in local train services on the Western line in Mumbai.
Mumbai: Woman loses gold worth ₹4L after hiring cleaning service
A 55-year-old Mumbai resident was robbed of gold worth ₹4 lakh after hiring a cleaning team through the NoBroker app.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Mumbai: Meet world's wealthiest beggar with worth of ₹7.5 crore
Not all beggars sport unkempt hair, wear torn clothes, and roam around streets begging in despair. Some just make it a lucrative profession and become millionaires!
Mumbai and suburbs to receive moderate to intense rains: IMD
Mumbai and its suburban areas are likely to receive moderate to heavy rains on Friday, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD).
Mumbai goat row: Couple accused of spreading misinformation over 'lynching'
A fresh video of the wife of Mohsin Sheikh—the man who brought goats to the Mira Road housing society near Mumbai—talking on the phone about her family being allegedly lynched by a "mob" has surfaced on social media.
Heavy rains to lash Mumbai today, IMD issues orange alert
Heavy downpour is expected to continue in Mumbai on Thursday, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issuing an "orange alert" warning for "heavy to very heavy rains" for six districts in Maharashtra.
Mumbai: Versova-Bandra Sea Link renamed as Veer Savarkar Setu
The Maharashtra government on Wednesday renamed the two major infrastructure projects in Mumbai after Indian political leaders Vinayak Damodar Savarkar (Veer Savarkar) and Atal Bihari Vajpayee, reported ANI.
Monsoon may arrive in Mumbai this weekend, yellow alert issued
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has said that the conditions appeared favorable for the beginning of the monsoon in Mumbai this weekend, reported The Indian Express.
Cyclone Biparjoy disrupts flight operations in Mumbai, triggers chaos
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) said heavy rains lashed several parts of Mumbai as the extremely severe cyclonic storm "Biparjoy" further intensified, affecting flight operations at the country's financial capital on Sunday evening.
Mumbai murder: Accused searched internet for ways to dispose body
While investigating the murder of Sarawasti Vaidya—a 32-year-old woman who was allegedly killed and chopped into pieces by her live-in partner in Mumbai's Mira Road—the police found the main accused Manoj Ramesh Sane searched the internet to find ways to dispose of of the body.
Mumbai murder: Police recovers 3 buckets of chopped body parts
The police recovered three buckets of dismembered body parts from the apartment of Manoj Sane, the accused who allegedly murdered his live-in partner Saraswati Vaidya in Mumbai's Mira Road.
Mumbai man kills live-in-partner; chops, boils her body in cooker
A 56-year-old man was apprehended for allegedly killing his live-in partner and chopping her dead body into pieces at his rented flat in Mira Road, Mumbai.
Mumbai: Man commits suicide after allegedly raping and killing teen
An absconding accused, who allegedly raped and killed an 18-year-old girl at a women's hostel in Mumbai's Marine Drive, died by jumping in front of a train on Wednesday, reported ANI.
'Vande Metros' to replace Mumbai local trains soon: Report
The local trains of Mumbai, Maharashtra, also known as "Mumbai locals," will soon be replaced with fast and modern trains.
Mumbai witnesses Zero Shadow Day: What exactly is that
Residents in Mumbai were treated to a magical moment this Monday afternoon, as they witnessed the extraordinary Zero Shadow Day.
Couple gets Rs. 11 crore anonymous donation for son's treatment
In a gesture of absolute generosity, a Mumbai-based couple from Kerala was left in absolute disbelief after they received a donation of Rs. 11 crore for their child's medical treatment.
Mumbai: Two booked for 'indecent exposure' on society premises
A homeowner and his female friend were allegedly booked for indecent exposure in a residential complex's public areas in Mumbai's Santacruz.
Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train to get 3-floor station 24m below surface
Work on the bullet train has accelerated in Maharashtra following support from the Bombay High Court, News18 reported. On Thursday, the court gave the project the go-ahead, deeming it "nationally significant."
Bombay HC gives green light to Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train project
The Bombay High Court dismissed a plea on Thursday filed by Godrej & Boyce company opposing the acquisition proceedings initiated by the National High Speed Rail Corporation Limited (NHSRCL) and the Maharashtra government for the bullet train project in Vikhroli.
NIA receives mail threatening terror attack in Mumbai
The Mumbai office of the National Investigation Agency (NIA) received a mail on Thursday threatening that an individual would carry out a terror attack in the financial capital of India.
Maharashtra: Ex-minister Anil Deshmukh released from jail after 1 year
Anil Deshmukh, former home minister of Maharashtra, was released on Wednesday after spending almost 13 months in jail.
CBI court allows Kochhar couple, Venugopal Dhoot use special beds
A special court in Mumbai granted Videocon Group founder Venugopal Dhoot, former MD and CEO of ICICI Bank Chanda Kochhar, and her husband Deepak Kochhar, to use special mattresses and beds during the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) custody.
Pollution alert! Mumbai's air quality becomes worse than Delhi
The overall Air Quality Index (AQI) in Mumbai dropped to 315 on Thursday morning, which is regarded as "very poor" air quality for breathing.
Mumbai: Man murders mother over dispute, dumps body in river
In what can be described as a shocking incident, a Mumbai man reportedly murdered his mother by hitting her on the head with a baseball bat over a property dispute.
2 held for harassing South Korean woman influencer in Mumbai
The Mumbai Police arrested two youths on Thursday for harassing a South Korean woman while she was live-streaming in the city's Khar West.
Another Measles outbreak reported in Mumbai, 20th this year
Amid the latest measles outbreak in Mumbai, a one-year-old boy succumbed to the disease on Monday following complications.
Mumbai: Man arrested for sexually assaulting stray dog in Powai
The Mumbai Police arrested a man for sexually assaulting a female stray dog in the Powai area of the Maharasthra capital on Saturday, The Times of India reported.