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Massive fire in Kurla, no casualty reported
A major fire broke out in Kurla's Kapadia Nagar, just a few days after cylinder explosions caused a blaze in the same locality. No casualties have been reported.
Mumbai boy repeatedly stabs molester before escaping
A Class IV student of Deedee's Madrassa in Sewri repeatedly stabbed a teacher with a pen, who was trying to sodomize him, before escaping.
Budget 2017: Cheaper 1BHKs, more PG medical seats
In Budget-2017, Jaitley announced several measures to boost affordable-housing. 1BHKs in suburbs in Mumbai may get cheaper due to 100% tax-exemption on profits from flats of 600sq-ft carpet area.
Mumbai hospitals under the scanner for overcharging
Lilavati Hospital, Asian Heart Institute, Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital, Fortis Hospital, Global Hospitals, Hiranandani Hospital and HN Reliance Foundation were found selling packaged commodities at prices far above the MRP.
One dies after falling off crowded Mumbai local
Two men fell off an overcrowded Virar-Borivali local near Vasai. Irfan Shaikh died while Vikas Prajapati was grievously injured.
Over 10,000 gather for colourful Pride Parade
14,000 LGBTQ members/supporters gathered at August Kranti Maidan for the Queer Azadi Mumbai march to mark the end of 'Pride-Month'. Participants from abroad, including Belgium, also joined in.
IDBI Bank flouted norms to offer Mallya Rs 950-crore loan
Vijay Mallya's KFA was reportedly Rs 6,000 crore in debt when it approached IDBI bank, with un-repaid credits of IDBI itself. The first loan of Rs 150 crore was sanctioned within a week.
Don't create a point of view: SRK tells media
In a recent interview, SRK blamed the media for questioning the absence of an "Indian Meryl Streep", referring to her speech about Trump.
Alert Mumbai train drivers rewarded for averting major disaster
Driver Harendra Kumar of Janshatabdi Express, travelling from Madgaon to Dadar on January 24, saw a heavy piece of rail on the tracks near Diva. With the help of his 2 colleagues, the piece was removed.
6 people lost money to frauds posing as 'bank officials'
6 cases of credit/debit card frauds have been registered by the Azad Maidan police; victims received phone-calls from people posing as bank officials and tricking them into revealing their card-details.
Access free Wi-Fi in these spots in Mumbai
Maharashtra CM had tweeted, "Happy to dedicate Phase 1 of #MumbaiWiFi. From this instance, 500 hotspots to go live across various locations. #MumbaiWiFi is India's largest Public WiFi services."
70 passengers waited in Air India's aircraft for 3 hours
70 passengers, including senior-citizens spent over 3 hours in an Air-India aircraft on Sunday before the Mumbai-Gwalior flight was cancelled as the weather was reportedly unclear in Gwalior.
What's making headlines in Mumbai?
The State of Maharashtra is not very keen on backing the Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train loan as its guarantor.
Thane girl at Donald Trump's inauguration
Oishika Neogi, a resident of Thane will be attending Donald Trump's inauguration ceremony.
Housing in Mumbai most expensive
The most expensive cities to buy a house are all located in Asia.
Shiv Sena compares demonetization to Hiroshima bombing
Shiv Sena said in its party mouth piece 'Saamna' that demonetization was akin to dropping an atom-bomb on Hiroshima and Nagasaki.
Changes galore in Mumbai
Fake cops at railway station in Mira Road making a living by forcing people to pay fines have been unmasked.
David Guetta is a no show in Mumbai
The much awaited concert by French DJ David Guetta in Mumbai has now been officially cancelled.
What's making the news today in Mumbai?
'WAYU', an experiment for outdoor air-purification in Mumbai, has already been termed a disappointment.
Mumbai and all that's changing in it
The space under Lalbaug flyover is set to be revamped to include art installations and other amenities to attract residents.
Surprises galore in Mumbai
Now, report every traffic violator with the new 'Mumbai Traffic Police' mobile application by just clicking a picture.
Roll-out of largest public WiFi
Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis announced the launch of the largest public WiFi service in Mumbai earlier today: there will be 500 WiFi live hotspots across the city.
Ups and downs in Mumbai
Mumbai residents need to dig out their warm clothes as the city has gotten colder than usual.
The city that keeps moving forward
On Saturday night, a night marathon has been organized to encourage women to "reclaim the night".
Some hits and some misses from Mumbai
Navi Mumbai may have to wait much longer for an airport.
Wednesday updates from Mumbai
Mumbai could be the first Indian city to get air ambulances - a god send for accident victims and those waiting for organ transplants.
Mumbai is racing towards the future
Galloping towards a cashless economy, all RTOs in Maharashtra are soon set to become cashless.
Mumbai charting a new course
Mumbai police have adopted e-challans to do their bit towards cashless economy.
City of Dreams all set to welcome 2017
Mumbai has all its plans chalked out to welcome 2017.
We got Mumbai covered!
Mumbaikars will be able to ring in New Year amidst tightened security by Mumbai police with the help of CCTV network across the city.
Mumbai gets down to business!
Mumbaikars woke up to the news of a train accident on Thursday as five coaches of local Kurla-Ambernath train derailed near Kalyan station.
Mumbai: a city for outsiders, an emotion for Mumbaikars!
Seizure of new currency notes continues to make headlines as police seized Rs.45 lakh in Rs.2000 currency notes from Thane, on Tuesday.
Mumbai- its more than a city, its a character!
State government has formed a panel to conserve the forts built by Shivaji, in the state.
All the hustle and bustle from Mumbai
Ahead of the election season, Maharshtra's politics is on its way to see some break-ups and some new alliances.
News that will matter to Mumbai and Mumbaikars
Mumbai is set to witness a grand celebration on the eve of bhoomipoojan ceremony of Shivaji memorial.
Mumbai-where million dreams take a flight
A Kolkata tycoon was picked up by Enforcement Directorate sleuths from Mumbai airport while he was trying to escape to Malaysia.
The beauty and the beast in Mumbai
In one of the most beautiful and tragic tales on loyalty, a 32 year-old bodyguard shielded his master by taking all the bullets on himself in Dombivali.
Things getting serious at the entertainment capital
In a news more worrying than scary, a 17 year-old ruthlessly stabbed a man eight times before running away with his cash in Thane.
News from Mumbai, of Mumbai and for Mumbai!
Noose tightened on electricity mafias and power theft offenders as the vigilance department of BEST registered more FIRs this year to serve as a deterrent.
Nothing as addictive as the city of dreams!
A political showdown between alliance partners BJP and Shiv Sena might soon be witnessed.