Mumbai

Singapore-style littering fines for Mumbai? HC pushes civic body to make tougher rules

September 11, 2026 12:41 am

Pulling up the BMC for "false and paper assurances" of actions against those causing public nuisance, Justice Kulkarni said "enough is enough, this is the limit"

SIR: Now, 1.22 crore Maharashtra voters under scanner - Who’s at risk?

September 11, 2026 8:50 am

In the Maharashtra draft SIR electoral roll, as many as 62.48 lakh voter records show discrepancies in relatives’ details, while 59.75 lakh cannot be linked to a relative in previous rolls

Mumbai monsoon revives, brace for heavy rainfall; IMD yellow alert in Thane, Palghar

September 11, 2026 8:53 am

Meteorologists and weather experts have indicated that this could be the final heavy spell of the monsoon season in Mumbai, before the ultimate withdrawal of the southwest monsoon.

Bid to impress family, ‘worthy cause': What Rohan Parikh, who used fake PMO ID, told cops

September 10, 2026 11:05 am

Sources said police suspect the man used artificial intelligence to create the PMO identity card and are investigating the claim. Police are also looking for the third accused in the case.

In push to redevelop Dharavi, Deonar dump cleanup finally begins

September 10, 2026 6:12 pm

The progress comes nearly a month after The Indian Express reported that the project had remained stuck in a maze of clearances for over nine months, despite the BMC awarding the contract and extending the contractor’s deadline twice.

Mumbai monsoon enters final stretch. BMC turns focus to new problem - Pollution

September 10, 2026 7:31 am

The inventory will be used by the civic body for the proposed Air Quality Early Warning System (AQEWS) and Decision Support System (DSS), being developed by the Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM) in Pune.

SIR: 3 in 10 voters not carried forward in Muslim-heavy seats in Maharashtra

September 09, 2026 8:19 am

29.77% of voters marked ‘uncollectable’ across 38 constituencies where Muslims comprise over one-fifth of the population; rate is higher than the statewide 21.14% and the combined figures for SC (19.61%) and ST (13.21%) seats.

Who is Rohan Parikh? From London to the centre of BKC’s ‘PMO ID’ case

September 09, 2026 5:12 pm

24-year-old share broker with an interest in drone technology held after allegedly using a government identity card; defence says he was himself duped

Day before PM event, 2 held for entry into BKC venue with fake PMO ID, licenced gun

September 09, 2026 3:26 am

The incident occurred on Monday, and there is no evidence at present linking the accused or their actions to the PM’s programme, they said.

Justice RV Ghuge leaves Bombay High Court; Maratha quota case to start over, FDA pleas shifted

September 08, 2026 12:20 pm

Justice Ravindra Ghuge’s elevation as Chief Justice of the Calcutta High Court brings his 13-year tenure at the Bombay High Court to an end, with several high-profile matters now moving to new benches.

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.