Mumbai

Around Town: How a 1965 war veteran started Cannon, Mumbai’s beloved pav bhaji spot near CST station

January 17, 2026 10:48 am

What began as a humble eatery serving batata vada is now Mumbai’s go-to spot for pav bhaji—a testament to the persistence of a soldier who worked hard to build a legacy of flavour.

BMC vote count hits snags; EVM glitches, recounts delay final results

January 16, 2026 10:38 pm

The counting of votes for all 227 seats was carried out at 23 counting centres across Mumbai.

Sena UBT wins 6 of 7 seats in its bastion Worli

January 16, 2026 9:30 pm

The remaining one seat was won by the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena.

Mumbai local train stops mid-departure to allow elderly woman to board; viral video makes internet emotional: 'Humanity still exists'

January 16, 2026 5:28 pm

The clip shows an elderly woman walking carefully with the support of a stick, trying her best to reach a departing train.

175 artworks, 75 artists: HeartWorks debuts in Mumbai as art-driven charity initiative

January 16, 2026 12:58 pm

HeartWorks debuts as a two-day exhibition featuring over 175 artworks by more than 75 artists, including Kishen Khanna, Himmat Shah, Ram Kumar. Thota Vaikuntham, Seema Kohli, Ankon Mitra among others.

Broken lift, dead helpline: Wheelchair user stranded at Mumbai Metro station told to ‘walk home’, netizens outraged

January 16, 2026 12:09 pm

The incident came to light after Mumbai-based comedian Karn Shah shared a video on Instagram, documenting what he called “one of the most horrific nights” he has ever experienced.

BJP-Shinde Sena set to sweep elections to BMC, say exit polls

January 16, 2026 7:52 am

After polling concluded, three exit polls said the BJP would emerge as the single-largest party in Mumbai. Axis-My India projected the BJP and the Shiv Sena of Deputy CM Eknath Shinde to win 131-151 of the 227 seats in the civic body,

Ward housing Colaba records lowest turnout at 15.73 %

January 16, 2026 12:30 am

While one had a long queue, mostly of domestic and other workers, the other one with voters from highrises and other housing societies of Cuffe Parade, saw people trickling in and out.

BMC deploys 2,299 officials for counting votes at 23 centres

January 16, 2026 12:05 am

“In total, 770 Class IV employees, 759 supervisors and 770 more assistants have been deployed for the counting drive. Before the process began, they were given training for counting of votes,” civic officials said on Thursday.

BMC polls: Turnout lukewarm in minority-dominated areas, less than 40% in most wards

January 17, 2026 7:22 am

The lowest among them was ward 224, Dongri, which recorded a turnout of 29.77 per cent till noon, while the highest was in one of the wards of Mankhurd-Govandi at 43.54%.

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.