Mumbai

Mumbai's public transport works best where it's needded the least

March 15, 2026 4:16 am

A new IIT-Bombay study mapping public transport access across the city finds the strongest connectivity in south and south-central wards, while several northern and eastern suburbs, where reliance on buses and trains is often highest, remain poorly served. Here's how...

‘Brainwashing through education’ listed as unlawful conversion; Maharashtra Bill allows police action without formal complaint

March 15, 2026 7:55 am

The draft law tabled in the Legislative Assembly on Friday says that not just those carrying out conversions but also those who execute, endorse or even attest documents linked to unlawful conversions will be liable for action.

Around Town: Inside Gypsy Chinese, a Dadar favourite where Raj Thackeray had a ‘small Limca, large Limca’ moment

March 14, 2026 10:48 am

A favourite haunt for many in the neighbourhood, it has over the years hosted the likes of Nana Patekar, Naseeruddin Shah, Govind Nihalani and the late Amrish Puri, besides Thackeray himself.

Maharashtra anti-conversion Bill says child of ‘unlawful’ conversion marriage will belong to mother’s original religion

March 14, 2026 6:26 am

It allows complaints by parents, siblings or other relatives of the convert, mandates 60-day prior notice for conversion, and prescribes jail terms of up to 10 years for repeat violations.

LPG shortage hits canteens in Mumbai’s government medical college hostels, menus slashed

March 13, 2026 1:31 pm

Students and resident doctors at JJ and other government medical college hostels struggle for meals as LPG refills dry up; authorities seek urgent intervention.

LPG on priority for essential services as state assures no domestic shortage

March 13, 2026 1:46 am

Action planned against fake news; citizens urged not to believe rumours

Most hoax threat emails traced to a few tech-savvy individuals: Mumbai Police

March 12, 2026 8:53 pm

In the absence of any data, police have struggled to track down the accused in most cases and manage to arrest only those who are not tech-savvy enough to hide their trail.

Locked gates, confusion, long waits in Vidhan Bhavan after bomb threat mail

March 12, 2026 8:33 pm

For nearly an hour, entry to the premises remained restricted while security personnel carried out checks and verified identities before allowing anyone inside.

BMC yet to acquire full land for Gargai Dam project afforestation work

March 12, 2026 10:01 pm

Project stalled over rising costs, exological impact

Gas runs out at 'Ladu Samrat': LPG crisis shuts iconic Mumbai vada pav hub

March 12, 2026 9:34 am

Lalbaug landmark known for serving 10,000 vada pavs daily pulls down shutters as LPG shortage hits kitchens, offering one of the clearest signs yet of the crisis reaching Mumbai’s food economy

In Pics | Tesla opens its doors in India with Mumbai showroom; Model Y hits Indian EV market

July 16, 2025 1:41 pm

Tesla’s first showroom in India is located in the Maker Maxity mall at the Bandra Kurla Complex, Mumbai.

In pictures: Heavy rain floods Mumbai streets as city braces for more showers

May 26, 2025 12:09 pm

Amid the India Meteorological Department's (IMD) warnings about thunderstorms and gusty winds, an intense spell of rain lashed parts of Mumbai, especially the island city, for a couple of hours. Heavy rains inundated tracks on the Central Railway network at Masjid, Byculla, Dadar, Matunga and Badlapur railway stations, slowing the movement of trains in the morning rush hours.

Bollywood stars cast their votes: Akshay Kumar, Kartik Aaryan, Farhan Akhtar, Hema Malini exercise their democratic right in Maharashtra Assembly Elections

November 20, 2024 2:40 pm

Joining the democratic process, prominent Bollywood personalities Akshay Kumar, Farhan Akhtar, Esha Deol, Rajkummar Rao and others voted in Mumbai during the ongoing Maharashtra polls.

Roads waterlogged as heavy rains continue to batter parts of Mumbai

July 22, 2024 11:37 am

Citizens have been advised to stay indoors amid heavy rains and waterlogging in parts of Mumbai.

Streets waterlogged, lakes swell, traffic hit as heavy rain throws life out of gear in Mumbai

July 08, 2024 10:07 pm

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde reviewed the flood situation and overall heavy rains in the state.

Monsoon rains cause chaos in Mumbai in it’s first season downpour

June 10, 2024 9:26 pm

Mumbai was lashed by intense monsoon rains on Sunday night, marking the season's first heavy downpour.

Heavy rain, floods wreak havoc in part of India

June 08, 2024 1:43 pm

The southwest monsoon, which entered Maharashtra continued to pass over the state and has advanced into parts of central Arabian sea, parts of Karnataka, Maharashtra, Telangana, coastal Andhra Pradesh, central Bay of Bengal and northwest Bay of Bengal.

Massive blast in Thane chemical factory kills 6; rescue operations underway

May 23, 2024 10:02 pm

An explosion at a chemical factory in Dombivli, Thane district, Maharashtra, has claimed six lives and injured 48 others.

Had Congress been dissolved, India would have been ahead by at least 5 decades: PM Modi at Mumbai rally

May 17, 2024 10:52 pm

Tech enthusiasts line up as CEO Tim Cook inaugurates India's first Apple store in Mumbai

April 18, 2023 1:47 pm

26/11: Stories of Strength full event video

June 22, 2020 6:06 pm

Watch the third edition of 26/11 Stories of Strength memorial event at the Gateway of India, Mumbai.

Mumbai fire doused

June 22, 2020 6:07 pm

Fire in building behind Mumbai’s Kamala Mills compound was doused on Saturday morning. No casualties reported.

After 6 years in Pakistan jail, Mumbai resident Hamid Ansari returns home

June 22, 2020 6:07 pm

It’s been six years since Hamid Nehal Ansari crossed the border into Pakistan and was arrested. On Thursday, he returned to his home in Mumbai days after being released from a Pakistan jail.

On Day 2, protesting farmers march towards Mumbai’s Azad Maidan

June 22, 2020 6:10 pm

Thousands of farmers and tribals began a march from different parts of Maharashtra to culminate at Azad Maidan and ask for some of their long-pending demands to be met.

Over 60 houses gutted as massive fire breaks out in Bandra slum in Mumbai

June 22, 2020 6:12 pm

A massive fire broke out in a slum opposite the Bandra Fire Station in Mumbai, gutting at least 60 houses on Tuesday. No casualties were reported, but two women and two children were admitted to a hospital after they fainted due to shock.

Salted Caramel Popcorn Cupcake by Pooja Dhingra

June 22, 2020 6:16 pm

Celebrity chef, owner of Mumbai's Le 15 Pâtisserie and Macaron Queen of India, Pooja Dhingra talks her passion for baking and shares a recipe for her favourite salted caramel popcorn cupcake.

Bharat bandh: Protest turns violent in some states, politicians blame each other

June 22, 2020 6:16 pm

Led by the Congress party, a united Opposition called for a Bharat Bandh on Monday over rising fuel prices and falling value of the rupee. The protest turned violent in some states, causing damage to public property. While Congress President Rahul Ga

Blue bottle jellyfish spotted in Mumbai.

June 22, 2020 6:20 pm

Venomous blue bottle jellyfish spotted along the Mumbai coastline.

Mumbai in Timelapse

June 22, 2020 6:20 pm

A timelapse journey through Mumbai.

Hear the Mumbai monsoon

June 22, 2020 6:21 pm

The rain makes us dance to its rhythm. It has a special place. Hear the different sounds of the Mumbai monsoon and experience it.