Mumbai: News

20 May 2024

Akshay Kumar

Lok Sabha Elections: Akshay casts first vote; Rajkummar, Janhvi join

The fifth phase of voting of the Lok Sabha Elections began on Monday and witnessed a surge of early celebrity voters in Mumbai, including actor Akshay Kumar, actor-director Farhan Akhtar, The Archies director Zoya Akhtar, and industrialist Anil Ambani.

18 May 2024

Delhi Police

'TMKOC's Gurucharan Singh returns home after missing for 25 days

Gurucharan Singh, renowned for his portrayal of Roshan Singh Sodhi in the hit TV series Taarak Mehta ka Ooltah Chashmah, finally returned home on Friday after being missing for nearly a month.

17 May 2024

Kartik Aaryan

Kartik Aaryan loses relatives in Ghatkopar billboard collapse

On Monday, a severe dust storm in Mumbai resulted in the collapse of a large billboard in Ghatkopar.

How Mumbai Police caught Ghatkopar billboard collapse accused 

The Mumbai Police crime branch arrested Bhavesh Bhinde, the director of the advertisement agency that had erected the illegal billboard in Ghatkopar, on Thursday.

Petrol pump on which Mumbai billboard fell didn't have clearance

The petrol pump in Ghatkopar, Mumbai, where a billboard collapsed on Monday, killing 16 and injuring over 40 others, did not have an Occupancy Certificate (OC), reports said on Thursday.

Ex-ATC manager, wife, among 16 killed in Ghatkopar hoarding collapse

A retired Air Traffic Control (ATC) manager and his wife were among the 16 people killed when a 250-ton billboard collapsed during a severe dust storm on Monday in Ghatkopar, Mumbai.

16 May 2024

Bombay High Court

Jet Airways founder Naresh Goyal's wife passes away 

Anita Goyal, wife of Jet Airways founder Naresh Goyal, succumbed to cancer in the early hours of Thursday.

16 May 2024

Mumbai Crime Branch

Ex-cafe manager, accomplices, rob owner posing as crime branch officers

Six men impersonating crime branch officers allegedly robbed a cafe owner in Mumbai's Sion area of ₹25 lakh, an official said on Thursday.

16 May 2024

Indian Penal Code

Police launches manhunt for Ghatkopar billboard owner Bhavesh Bhinde 

The police in Mumbai and Gujarat have launched a joint search operation for Bhavesh Bhinde, the director of Ego Media Pvt Ltd—the advertising agency that owns the billboard that collapsed in Mumbai killing 14 people and injuring 74 others.

15 May 2024

Lok Sabha Elections

Hotels, restaurants to offer 10-20% discount for voters in Mumbai 

Hotels and restaurants across Mumbai and parts of Maharashtra are incentivizing citizens to participate in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections by offering discounts.

14 May 2024

Palghar

Video of near-stampede at Thane station amid duststorm goes viral

A severe storm that hit Mumbai on Monday led to significant delays in local train services and caused a near-stampede situation at Thane Railway Station.

Mumbai billboard collapse toll rises to 14; FIR registered

The death toll in the Mumbai billboard collapse climbed up to 14 in the early hours of Tuesday.

Billboard falls in Mumbai dust storm, 7 injured

At least seven people were injured after a metal billboard crashed on them amid a strong dust storm in Mumbai.

13 May 2024

Delhi Police

Gurucharan Singh missing case: Father shares troubling 'last conversation' details

Gurucharan Singh, known for his role as Roshan Singh Sodhi on the TV show Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah, has been missing since April 22.

06 May 2024

Dhanush

Dhanush spends 10hrs filming in Mumbai garbage dump for 'Kubera'

When it comes to delivering convincing performances, Dhanush always goes the extra mile.

Add Mumbai's colonial architecture gems to your itinerary

Mumbai, the financial heart of India, is also a city steeped in colonial history.

02 May 2024

Dubai

Rain, thunderstorms return to UAE; several flights canceled

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is once again facing severe weather conditions, with heavy rains and thunderstorms causing significant disruption to international flights.

01 May 2024

Punjab

Mumbai: 3 custodial suicides in 9 months raise concerns

In less than a year, three suicides have taken place in various Mumbai police detention centers, prompting a potential reassessment of security measures.

01 May 2024

Business

Godrej family splits 127-year-old conglomerate: Know who gets what

The influential Godrej family has announced a significant restructuring of their shareholding within the group.

28 Apr 2024

Maharashtra

Cabbie kills woman after she forces him to marry her 

A 28-year-old taxi driver from Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra, has been arrested for allegedly killing a woman after she pushed him to marry her, police said.

25 Apr 2024

India

Mumbai: 2 'missing' children found dead inside car

Two children from Mumbai were found lifeless inside a locked car at Antop Hill, a neighborhood located east of the Harbour railway line.

IMD issues 'heatwave to severe heatwave' warning for several states

The India Meteorological Department (IMD), on Wednesday, issued a "heatwave to severe heatwave" warning for several states across India.

23 Apr 2024

Travel And Tourism

Immerse in Mumbai's monsoon magic with this travel guide

Mumbai, the heart of India's vibrant culture, stands as a city drenched in contrasts and vivid hues.

22 Apr 2024

Abhishek Banerjee

Man detained for alleged surveillance of TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee

A Mumbai resident was detained by Kolkata Police Special Task Force and detective department on Monday for allegedly spying on a top West Bengal politician.

22 Apr 2024

Air India

Air India's last Boeing 747 'Agra' embarks on final journey

Air India's final Boeing 747, affectionately known as "Agra" and previously registered as VT-EVA, took off for its last flight from Mumbai on Monday.

22 Apr 2024

Apple

Apple India stores mark successful first year with strong sales

Apple's premier stores in India, Apple BKC in Mumbai and Apple Saket in New Delhi, have reported robust sales during their inaugural year.

19 Apr 2024

Deepa Mehta

'Spirit of Ecstasy,' 'Mutt' to headline Kashish LGBTQ+ Film Festival

The 2024 edition of the Kashish LGBTQ+ film festival in Mumbai will feature Héléna Klotz's Spirit of Ecstasy and Vuk Lungulov-Klotz's Mutt as its main attractions.

19 Apr 2024

Indian Army

All-women Indian military crew completes sailing expedition

A team of twelve women officers from the Indian Army, Navy, and Air Force has completed a 27-day sailing expedition in the Arabian Sea.

18 Apr 2024

Bombay High Court

Advocates cannot get away with anything: Bombay High Court 

The Bombay High Court on Thursday emphasized the principle of equality before the law, stating, "Advocates cannot get away with anything. Law is the same for all."

18 Apr 2024

Madhya Pradesh

Renowned actor Jennifer Mistry Bansiwal's sister dead at 45

Jennifer Mistry Bansiwal, known for her role in the popular Indian TV series Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah, is mourning the death of her sister, Dimple.

17 Apr 2024

Salman Khan

Salim Khan denounces threats against Salman, labels culprits as 'jaahil'

Salim Khan, the father of Salman Khan, recently addressed threats made against his son in the wake of a shooting incident near their Mumbai residence.

16 Apr 2024

Air India

2 Air India flights cross Iranian airspace hours before attack

At least two Air India planes traversed the Iranian-controlled airspace just hours before Iran launched a large-scale aerial attack on Israel.

16 Apr 2024

Pratapgarh

RBI imposes withdrawal restrictions on two co-operative banks: Here's why

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed withdrawal restrictions on two co-operative banks, Sarvodaya Co-operative Bank in Mumbai and the National Urban Co-operative Bank Ltd in Pratapgarh, Uttar Pradesh.

15 Apr 2024

Maharashtra Police

Salman Khan firing case: Police track down shooters' bike owner

Bollywood superstar Salman Khan is in buzz after two unidentified individuals on a motorcycle targeted the actor's Bandra residence on Sunday.

14 Apr 2024

Mumbai Police

Gunshots fired near Salman Khan's Bandra residence; Mumbai police investigate

In a startling incident, gunshots were reportedly heard near the Mumbai residence of famed Bollywood actor Salman Khan early Sunday morning.

12 Apr 2024

Akshay Kumar

Man poses to be Akshay Kumar's employee to cheat woman 

In a recent development, Mumbai's Juhu Police Station has arrested an individual named Prince Kumar Sinha.

07 Apr 2024

Deepika Padukone

'SRK fan' Nayanthara opens up on her Bollywood debut 'Jawan'

Making her Bollywood debut in the 2023 pan-India film Jawan, "Lady Superstar" Nayanthara, a prominent figure in the Tamil film industry, embarked on a new chapter.

04 Apr 2024

Indian Navy

Indian Navy hands over nine pirates to Mumbai Police 

Indian Navy on Thursday said it had handed over to the Mumbai Police nine pirates who were captured in an operation near Somalia last week.

04 Apr 2024

Janhvi Kapoor

Varun-Janhvi's 'Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari' filming details out

Varun Dhawan and Janhvi Kapoor are all set to share screen space again in Karan Johar's upcoming film, Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari.

03 Apr 2024

Celebrity

Interested in meeting Orry in Mumbai? Here's how you can

Internet personality Orhan Awatramani, popularly known as Orry, is preparing to host a unique fan event in Mumbai.