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.

25 Mar 2025

Eknath Shinde

Kangana Ranaut calls out Kunal Kamra's joke as disrespectful

Actor Kangana Ranaut commented on comedian Kunal Kamra for his recent joke on Maharashtra's Deputy Chief Minister, Eknath Shinde.

24 Mar 2025

Arnab Goswami

Kunal Kamra's controversial moments: From 'gaddar' jibe to Brahmin-Baniya affair

Stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra has once again landed himself in a controversy, this time for calling Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde a "gaddar" (traitor) at a recent performance in Mumbai.

24 Mar 2025

Eknath Shinde

BMC officials begin demolishing studio where Kunal Kamra mocked Shinde

Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) officials arrived with hammers at the Unicontinental Hotel in Mumbai on Monday following a joke by comedian Kunal Kamra targeting Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde.

24 Mar 2025

Eknath Shinde

Kunal Kamra tells Mumbai Police he doesn't regret his remarks

Stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra has reportedly told the Mumbai Police that he doesn't regret his controversial remarks about Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and Shiv Sena leader Eknath Shinde.

24 Mar 2025

Abhishek Bachchan

Akshay Kumar sells 2 apartments in Mumbai for ₹6.6cr

Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar has recently sold off two residential units in Oberoi Sky City, Borivali East, Mumbai, for a total of ₹6.6cr.

24 Mar 2025

Amitabh Bachchan

Huma Qureshi, Saqib rent Juhu villa for ₹10 lakh/month 

Bollywood actor Huma Qureshi and her actor-brother Saqib Saleem (Qureshi) have rented a swanky villa in Mumbai's Juhu area.

24 Mar 2025

Ajit Pawar

Maharashtra government reacts after Kunal Kamra's 'gaddar' jibe at Shinde  

Maharashtra's Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar has called for responsible dialogue after Shiv Sena supporters vandalized a Mumbai studio over comedian Kunal Kamra's jokes on Eknath Shinde.

24 Mar 2025

Eknath Shinde

Kunal Kamra row: FIR filed against Shiv Sena leaders

The controversy around comedian Kunal Kamra's latest standup special is heating up.

23 Mar 2025

Australia

Earth Hour: Indian cities go dark to combat climate change

India celebrated Earth Hour on Saturday, March 23, as major cities including Delhi and Mumbai joined the world in the initiative.

22 Mar 2025

Bombay High Court

CBI files closure report in Sushant Singh Rajput's death case

The Central Bureau of Investigation has filed a closure report in Sushant Singh Rajput's death case, nearly four years after assuming the investigation from the Bihar Police.

22 Mar 2025

Celebrity

Veteran actor Rakesh Pandey (77) dies of cardiac arrest

Veteran actor Rakesh Pandey, known for his work in Bhojpuri as well as Hindi films, passed away due to a cardiac arrest on Friday morning. He was 77.

21 Mar 2025

New Delhi

Kiran Nadar buys MF Husain's unseen artwork for record-breaking ₹119cr 

"Untitled (Gram Yatra)" by legendary Indian artist M.F. Husain has been sold for an astonishing $13.8 million (around ₹119 crore) at Christie's auction in New York on March 19.

21 Mar 2025

Manoj Bajpayee

Manoj Bajpayee, Rana Daggubati team up for Indo-American film 

Renowned Bollywood actor Manoj Bajpayee will soon star in an unnamed Hindi social drama directed by American filmmaker Ben Rekhi. The movie is produced by the powerhouse, Rana Daggubati.

20 Mar 2025

Aaditya Thackeray

How Aditya Thackeray is related to Disha Salian's death case

Satish Salian, the father of late talent manager Disha Salian, has moved the Bombay High Court for a fresh probe into his daughter's mysterious death.

20 Mar 2025

Aaditya Thackeray

Disha Salian case reopened: How Sushant's ex-manager died

Satish Salian, the father of Disha Salian, has approached the Bombay High Court seeking a fresh probe into his daughter's mysterious death.

19 Mar 2025

Alia Bhatt

SRK fans, here's where to go after King Khan moves 

Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan and his family will soon be moving out of their iconic Mumbai residence, Mannat, to a luxurious duplex in Pali Hill, temporarily. The move comes as their primary home is undergoing renovations.

17 Mar 2025

Canada

Samay Raina issued second summons in 'India's Got Latent' row

Popular YouTuber and comedian Samay Raina has been summoned by the Maharashtra Cyber Cell to record his statement in the ongoing controversy of his show India's Got Latent.

17 Mar 2025

Gauri Khan

Who become SRK's neighbors as he moves out of Mannat 

Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan is ready to leave his iconic Mannat residence in Bandra, Mumbai, temporarily.

17 Mar 2025

Kanika Dhillon

Taapsee Pannu wraps 'Gandhari,' calls it a physically demanding film

Taapsee Pannu has wrapped up filming for her upcoming action thriller, Gandhari, opposite Ishwak Singh.

17 Mar 2025

Gujarat

Green chili prices skyrocket in Mumbai, reach ₹125-150/kg

Mumbai's wholesale and retail markets are seeing a significant three-fold surge in the price of green chili, which is now selling at ₹125-150/kg.

16 Mar 2025

Holi

TV actor molested at Holi party; FIR filed against co-star

A distressing incident spoiled the Holi celebrations in Mumbai for a 29-year-old female actor.

12 Mar 2025

Swiggy

Swiggy Instamart will deliver your Crocs in just 10 minutes

Quick-commerce platform Swiggy's Instamart has partnered with Apparel Group to bring global footwear brand Crocs to Indian customers.

12 Mar 2025

Belgium

'Black magic, fund embezzlement': What's happening at Mumbai's Lilavati hospital

Mumbai's famous Lilavati Hospital is being embroiled in a huge scandal of alleged fund embezzlement and black magic.

12 Mar 2025

Maharashtra

Mumbai nears 40°C, IMD issues heatwave warning

Mumbai has registered its first near-40°C temperature of 2025.

12 Mar 2025

Holi

Mumbai Police issue advisory for Holi: What's allowed, what's not

In an attempt to ensure public safety during the upcoming Holi celebrations, the Mumbai Police have released a set of restrictions for its citizens.

11 Mar 2025

BookMyShow

Guns N' Roses return to India with Mumbai concert

Famous rock band Guns N' Roses is coming back to India after 12 years, with a concert at Mumbai's Mahalaxmi Racecourse on May 17.

Five laborers die due to suffocation while cleaning water tank

Five contract workers suffocated to death while cleaning a water tank at an under-construction building in Mumbai's Nagpada area in a tragic incident.

08 Mar 2025

Droupadi Murmu

NCP(SP) leader demands immunity for women to commit murder

Rohini Khadse, President of the women's wing of the Nationalist Congress Party (SP), has made a rather controversial appeal to President Droupadi Murmu.

07 Mar 2025

Mumbai Police

Animation professional kills self; accuses wife, her aunt of harassment

A 41-year-old man, Nishant Tripathi, died by suicide in his room at Mumbai's Sahara Hotel.

07 Mar 2025

BookMyShow

What to expect at Lollapalooza India 2025 in Mumbai

The globally acclaimed music festival Lollapalooza will return to India for its third edition this weekend, on March 8 and 9.

06 Mar 2025

Priyanka Chopra Jonas

Priyanka Chopra sells four Mumbai flats, worth ₹16.17 crore 

Bollywood actor Priyanka Chopra Jonas has reportedly sold four high-end apartments in Mumbai's Andheri West area for ₹16.17cr in total, documents accessed by Index Tap revealed.

05 Mar 2025

Bengaluru

50% of India's MF investments come from these 5 cities

Nearly 50% of India's mutual fund investments come from five major cities: Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru, Pune, and Kolkata.

05 Mar 2025

Kareena Kapoor Khan

Saif stabbing case: Chargesheet to be submitted by March-end

Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan's stabbing case has received a new update.

04 Mar 2025

Bengaluru

Indian start-ups secure $1.65B funding in February—up 20% from January

Indian start-ups collectively raised $1.65 billion in February 2025, according to data from Tracxn.

04 Mar 2025

Jammu And Kashmir

Mumbai faces extreme heat, above-normal temperatures likely till May

India is currently experiencing a mix of weather patterns, from scorching heat to unseasonal rains. The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecasted above-average temperatures from March to May 2025.

04 Mar 2025

Allu Arjun

'Chhaava' to become highest-grossing Indian film in Mumbai  

The historical drama Chhaava, directed by Laxman Utekar and starring Vicky Kaushal in the lead, has recently been crowned Maharashtra's highest-grossing movie. The film has surpassed Pushpa 2's box office collection in the state.

03 Mar 2025

Bollywood

Shakti Kapoor sells Juhu apartment for ₹6.11cr

Bollywood actor Shakti Kapoor has sold his apartment in the upscale Silver Beach Heaven Co-operative Society, Juhu, for ₹6.11 crore.

Stock market fraud: FIR against ex-SEBI chief Madhabi Puri Buch

A special Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) court in Mumbai, has ordered the registration of a First Information Report (FIR) against former Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) Chairperson Madhabi Puri Buch.

Brazilian held at Mumbai airport with ₹11cr cocaine in stomach

A Brazilian woman was arrested at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport in Mumbai for trying to smuggle cocaine into the country.

01 Mar 2025

LPG Cylinder

LPG price hike: 19kg commercial cylinder becomes costlier by ₹6

Oil marketing companies in India have announced a price hike for 19kg commercial LPG cylinders, effective from today.

01 Mar 2025

Rajasthan

Mumbai heatwave: Will there be relief anytime soon

Mumbai is currently reeling under an unusual February heatwave, with temperatures soaring over 37°C.

28 Feb 2025

Alibaug

Fishing boat catches fire off Raigad coast, 18 men rescued 

A private fishing boat caught fire off the coast of Alibaug in Maharashtra's Raigad district early Thursday morning.

NPCI to establish global headquarters, 5,000-seat R&D center in Mumbai

The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) plans to set up a global headquarters and a 5,000-seat research and development (R&D) center in Mumbai. The move comes as part of NPCI's international expansion plans.

28 Feb 2025

Bhumi Pednekar

Bhumi Pednekar marks a decade in Bollywood 

Bollywood actor Bhumi Pednekar recently celebrated her 10-year journey in the film industry. The actor, who is currently basking in the success of Mere Husband Ki Biwi, reflected on her diverse roles and how they have shaped her career.

28 Feb 2025

Tanmay Bhat

Has Tanmay abandoned 'friends' Ranveer, Samay?

Comedian-ad writer Tanmay Bhat is well aware of facing flak for objectionable comedy. So, when his colleagues and friends, Samay Raina and Ranveer Allahbadia, got caught in the eye of the storm of India's Got Latent (IGL) controversy, fans expected Bhat to speak up.

27 Feb 2025

Central Government

This Mumbai-Goa ferry service lets you bring your vehicles along

M2M Ferries, the company famous for its roll-on, roll-off (Ro-Ro) service between Mumbai and Mandwa, is gearing up to launch a new RoPAX ferry service.

27 Feb 2025

Rohit Sharma

Rohit Sharma rents out his Mumbai apartment for ₹2.6 lakh/month

Indian cricketing star, Rohit Sharma, has listed his Lower Parel property in Mumbai for rent at ₹2.6 lakh per month.

26 Feb 2025

Gauri Khan

SRK and family move to Pali Hill during Mannat renovation 

Bollywood megastar Shah Rukh Khan and his family are all set to vacate their iconic sea-facing Bandra residence, Mannat, temporarily. The move comes as a part of a major renovation project that is set to begin in May.

26 Feb 2025

Bollywood

Filmmaker alleges conspiracy against his film with Monalisa; files FIR

Filmmaker Sanoj Mishra, who cast Mahakumbh viral girl Monalisa Bhosle in his film, has filed an FIR against five individuals, including a YouTube channel owner.

25 Feb 2025

Gujarat

Mumbai, Thane to experience heatwave; mercury to touch 38°C

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a heatwave alert for Mumbai, Thane, and the Konkan region of Maharashtra on Tuesday and Wednesday.

25 Feb 2025

Latest Tech News

Canva goes down: Users unable to upload images since morning

Canva, one of the most popular design platforms, is facing a major outage at the moment.

24 Feb 2025

Alia Bhatt

Alia Bhatt's production house rents Bandra apartment for ₹9L/month

Alia Bhatt's production company, Eternal Sunshine Production Pvt Ltd, has rented an apartment in Mumbai's Bandra area for ₹9L per month.

24 Feb 2025

Udit Narayan

Udit Narayan's first wife takes him to court—case explained

Renowned singer Udit Narayan is in legal trouble as his first wife, Ranjana Jha, has filed a maintenance case against him, alleging rights violations and unlawful possession of her property.

24 Feb 2025

India

Heatwave alert: IMD issues yellow warning for Mumbai, Thane

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow warning for the Konkan belt, including Mumbai, Thane, Palghar, and Navi Mumbai.

Uddhav, Raj Thackeray's pictures at wedding function spark reunion speculation

Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray and Shiv Sena (UBT) head Uddhav Thackeray were seen together at a wedding in Mumbai on Sunday.

20 Feb 2025

Eminem

Is Eminem finally set to perform in India? Find out!

American rapper Eminem, aka Marshall Bruce Mathers III, is reportedly set to perform in India for the first time!

20 Feb 2025

Shah Rukh Khan

Shah Rukh Khan rents 2 duplexes in Mumbai for ₹2.9cr/year

Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan has recently rented two lavish duplex apartments in Mumbai's posh locality Pali Hill.

18 Feb 2025

PVR Inox

Mumbai to get 9th IMAX theater by March-end

The IMAX format's growing popularity continues to surge in India, increasing the number of IMAX theaters across the country.

18 Feb 2025

Bigg Boss

'BB18' fame Edin Rose shares scary experience with drunk man

Edin Rose, a contestant on the reality show Bigg Boss 18, recently recounted a horrifying experience she had in Mumbai.

18 Feb 2025

Amrita Singh

Amrita Singh buys ₹18 crore apartment in Juhu, Mumbai

Veteran Bollywood actor Amrita Singh has reportedly bought a plush apartment in Mumbai's posh Juhu locality. The property is said to be worth ₹18cr, according to Square Yards.

14 Feb 2025

Ranbir Kapoor

Ranbir Kapoor launches ARKS, stylish new lifestyle fashion brand

Bollywood star Ranbir Kapoor has officially launched his lifestyle brand, ARKS, in Mumbai.

'Latent' controversy: Ranveer Allahbadia moves SC against multiple FIRs 

Prominent YouTuber Ranveer Allahbadia, also known as BeerBiceps, has moved the Supreme Court (SC) seeking relief against several First Information Reports (FIRs) filed against him in various states.

13 Feb 2025

Marine Drive

'Sister Midnight': Radhika Apte's eccentric avatar will keep you guessing

The trailer for the much-anticipated film Sister Midnight, starring actor Radhika Apte in the lead role, was released recently.

12 Feb 2025

Ayushmann Khurrana

Ayushmann to perform at WPL 2025 opening ceremony

Bollywood star Ayushmann Khurrana has been confirmed as the only celebrity performer for the opening ceremony of Women's Premier League 2025 (WPL).

12 Feb 2025

Assam Police

'India's Got Latent' is unscripted, claims Apoorva in police statement

The controversy over the YouTube show India's Got Latent has taken a new turn with influencer Apoorva Mukhija (The Rebel Kid) denying the show was scripted.

12 Feb 2025

Gauahar Khan

Gauahar Khan buys 3 Versova apartments for ₹10.13cr

Indian actor and model Gauahar Khan recently purchased three properties in Mumbai's Versova area.

12 Feb 2025

Disney+ Hotstar

Disney+ Hotstar down for PC, smart TV users in India

Disney+ Hotstar, one of the top video streaming platforms in India, has been hit by a major service outage today.

12 Feb 2025

Maharashtra

Maharashtra's Guillain-Barre syndrome cases increase to 197 

The combined number of suspected and confirmed Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) cases in Pune, Maharashtra, has climbed to 197.