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'When women are at the helm, perspective changes,' says BMC's first woman commissioner
May 16, 2026 5:45 am
In an interview to The Indian Express, Ashwini Bhide on fixing the basics and breaking the mould
Delete these apps: Maharashtra government tells Apple and Google to pull Uber, Ola and Rapido
May 16, 2026 5:49 am
Notices invoke IT Act after state says aggregators have flouted EV policy, failed on women's safety, and ignored repeated warnings
Changing City: BMC begins construction on 6-lane cable-stayed bridge to link Andheri and Goregaon by 2028
May 15, 2026 4:32 pm
Once constructed, the project will play a crucial role in connecting Oshiwara and Goregaon pockets through an alternative north-south route.
‘My child’s 55 marks are greater than 95’: Mumbai family celebrates son’s result with marksheet cake
May 15, 2026 4:22 pm
Mohammed Zaid had scored 55 per cent in his school exams, and instead of disappointment, his family marked the occasion with a special celebration.
Everything you need to know about Mumbai's 10% water cut, starting today
May 15, 2026 12:13 pm
The BMC's 10% water cut kicks in today. Here's what changes, who's affected and how to manage
Maharashtra tightens reservation rules, bars quota candidates using relaxations from open category seats
May 15, 2026 10:53 am
Cabinet decision comes as total reservation in the state stands at 72%; government says move will bring “clarity” and consistency in recruitment.
Tarpa Theatre Festival in Aarey Milk Colony starts May 15
May 15, 2026 10:50 am
The 3-day Tarpa Theatre Festival 2026 to feature performances about sustainability, environmentalism, and indigenous culture.
No car washes, no garden hoses, and maybe no swimming pools: How Mumbai's housing societies are preparing for the water cut
May 15, 2026 8:24 am
The BMC implements a 10 per cent water cut from May 15. Residential clusters across the city are already drawing up emergency conservation plans.
Sharad Pawar backs Praful Patel, Sunil Tatkare as cracks widen in NCP
May 15, 2026 1:33 am
His remarks come amid speculations of a fresh round of internal reshuffling in the ruling NCP, nearly two years after party’s former chief, late Ajit Pawar, split the party and joined the BJP-Shiv Sena government.
BEST conductor killed in four-bus pile-up near Amboli Naka in Mumbai
May 14, 2026 11:18 pm
According to officials, a tree had fallen on the road earlier in the afternoon, leading to heavy congestion and forcing three BEST buses to halt on the stretch.
MUMBAI PHOTOS
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.
Tech enthusiasts line up as CEO Tim Cook inaugurates India's first Apple store in Mumbai
April 18, 2023 1:47 pm
MUMBAI VIDEOS
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.
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.
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