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Ishika Gupta
Ishika Gupta is a correspondent with The Indian Express’ Mumbai bureau, covering transport and urban mobility. Her reporting focuses on suburban railways, buses, and the public systems that shape everyday life in the city. Core coverage areas: Ishika tracks developments in Mumbai’s suburban railway network, BEST bus services, and the Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC). She reports on commuter concerns, transport policy, and infrastructure-linked changes across the city and region. Experience: Before joining The Indian Express, Ishika reported on fintech, e-commerce, the gig economy, and platform regulation for MediaNama. She has previously interned with The Indian Express, where she reported on local sports and emerging talent in Mumbai, and with The Quint in the run-up to the 2024 General Elections.
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October 11, 2026 21:13 IST
The flight had to land in Hyderabad after the cabin filled with smoke. Here is why power banks burst into flames, and how to fly with them safely.
Mon, Oct 12, 2026
Show us the safety audit: Airlines push back on Adani plan to move 265 Mumbai flights to NMIA
October 11, 2026 07:00 IST
Before Monday’s meeting, the Airline Operators Committee has asked MIAL for the consultant reports behind its T1 safety concerns, monthly capacity data for both terminals, and the alternatives it rejected before proposing to shift international departures 50 km away.
Sun, Oct 11, 2026
Around Town: Crave smoky meats? This new Bandra smokehouse brings African fire cooking to Mumbai
October 10, 2026 09:33 IST
Chef Nicole Gonsalves brings the South African braai tradition to Khar's Tavora Smokehouse, serving 12-hour tamarind wood-smoked meats, African bowls, and custom craft brews.
Sat, Oct 10, 2026
After airlines push back, Centre pauses Mumbai airport’s flight cut plan
October 06, 2026 20:03 IST
Adani-run CSMIA wanted to drop 265 weekly international departures from October 25 to make room for domestic flights. It must now draw up a fresh plan with regulatory approvals
Tue, Oct 06, 2026
Ola, Uber, bike taxis in Maharashtra get 9 months to switch to 100% EV fleets
October 05, 2026 17:47 IST
The 100 percent EV fleets directive comes amid concerns raised by bike taxi associations and riders over the mandatory transition to electric vehicles.
Mon, Oct 05, 2026
Why Mumbai airport is cutting 265 weekly international flights, and what’s next
October 03, 2026 17:56 IST
Airlines have been given an October 6 deadline to identify the slots they are willing to surrender. If they fail to do so, MIAL will step in, according to sources.
Sat, Oct 03, 2026
CJP targets CEC, says ready for 3-month stir; AAP, Left lead protest in Delhi, over 500 detained
October 02, 2026 21:16 IST
The CJP leader criticised the SIR exercise and invoked Mahatma Gandhi, B R Ambedkar, and Jawaharlal Nehru to emphasise the importance of Constitutional rights and the right to vote.
Sat, Oct 03, 2026
India News Highlights 2 October 2026: ‘Lathi can stop a crowd but…’: Rahul Gandhi on protest against CEC Gyanesh Kumar
October 02, 2026 08:26 IST
Protesters have gathered at Shivaji Park, demanding CEC Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation amid the party’s nationwide agitation.
Fri, Oct 02, 2026
CNG prices hiked: Mumbai Metropolitan Region to now pay more from October 1
October 01, 2026 13:12 IST
According to MGL, the increase has been necessitated by the rise in prices of domestically produced gas and imported Regasified Liquefied Natural Gas (RLNG), amid the ongoing West Asia crisis.
Thu, Oct 01, 2026
As festivities end, Mumbai’s discarded footwear gets a second life
September 27, 2026 08:29 IST
Nearly eight tonnes collected during Ganeshotsav will be cleaned, refurbished and distributed to children, while unusable material will be recycled
Sun, Sep 27, 2026
Petrol pumps in Mumbai threaten to stop UPI payments over revised MDR
September 17, 2026 18:02 IST
Since Centre has introduced a 0.4 percent MDR on person-to-merchant UPI transactions above Rs 2,000, petrol pumps have raised concerns over the additional costs
Thu, Sep 17, 2026
After 2024 stampede scare, Bandra Terminus to get 3,700-passenger holding area
September 15, 2026 14:20 IST
Developed by the Rail Land Development Authority (RLDA), the dedicated holding area, spread across 2,625 square metres, will hold approximately 3,700 passengers
Tue, Sep 15, 2026
BEST electric bus catches fire in Mumbai’s Chembur; driver spots smoke in time
September 13, 2026 13:35 IST
The bus was travelling from Mahul Gaon to Trombay. Staff doused the flames within 15 minutes, and no injuries were reported.
Sun, Sep 13, 2026
A bus, a letterbox and a forgotten MumbaiSubscriber Only
September 06, 2026 07:03 IST
A little-known museum at BEST’s Anik Depot in Sion houses objects from the undertaking’s early years including a postbox once fitted inside buses, a ticket machine that rang with every punch and a tram used to repair electrical appliances
Sun, Sep 06, 2026
CNG prices hiked by Rs 2, PNG up Re 1 across MMR from today, September 1Subscriber Only
September 01, 2026 07:00 IST
The revised rates stand at Rs 88 per kg for CNG and Rs 53 per SCM for DPNG.
Tue, Sep 01, 2026
Mumbai autos, taxis get costlier from tomorrow, September 1: Here’s what you’ll paySubscriber Only
August 31, 2026 15:31 IST
The tariff cards will remain in force until the electronic meters in taxis and autorickshaws are recalibrated, with the process to be completed by November 30.
Mon, Aug 31, 2026
Nepal floods | ‘Saved by God’: 41 pilgrims return to Mumbai after days of uncertaintySubscriber Only
August 30, 2026 06:59 IST
Among those returning was 70-year-old Varsha Currey of Hubli, Karnataka. She had left for Nepal on August 16 and was stranded in Tibet when the floods struck.
Sun, Aug 30, 2026
Around Town: In Kharghar, twin sisters are building a dessert destination — one Basque cheesecake at a timeSubscriber Only
August 29, 2026 13:42 IST
At Khari Biscuit, the formula stays relatively simple: make fewer things well, source the right ingredients, and let the desserts bring people back.
Sat, Aug 29, 2026
No word from Thane couple on first trip to Nepal, kin await claritySubscriber Only
August 29, 2026 06:10 IST
According to the Maharashtra disaster management department, over 290 tourists from the state remain stranded in the country.
Sat, Aug 29, 2026
30 years in the Himalayas: Veteran mountaineer missing after Nepal flash floodsSubscriber Only
August 28, 2026 07:00 IST
The veteran mountaineer was among the Indians reported missing after flash floods in Nepal.
Fri, Aug 28, 2026
Marathi row: A protest later, 16 training centres to reopen for driversSubscriber Only
August 25, 2026 19:09 IST
Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik said the training programme would continue after receiving requests from drivers seeking to learn Marathi.
Tue, Aug 25, 2026
Mumbai local chaos: Central Railway suburban services hit; long-distance trains affectedSubscriber Only
August 25, 2026 14:46 IST
Diva level crossing (LC-29) was opened between 12.11 pm and 12.21 pm due to heavy road traffic, affecting movement of several trains
Tue, Aug 25, 2026
Marathi crackdown: They attended classes, but served notices – Day 4 in the lives of migrant driversSubscriber Only
August 24, 2026 20:08 IST
While most non-Marathi drivers appeared to clear the basic test, some struggled to respond despite having attended the sessions.
Mon, Aug 24, 2026
Marathi rule crackdown: Migrant auto, taxi drivers claim ‘harassment’, block Kandivali Link Road in protestSubscriber Only
August 24, 2026 13:40 IST
The non-Marathi-speaking drivers blocked roads on Kandivali Link Road near Laljipada, Mumbai, disrupting traffic during peak hours on a Monday and prompting a heavy police deployment.
Mon, Aug 24, 2026
Fewer autos on Mumbai roads as drivers stay home over Marathi testSubscriber Only
August 22, 2026 11:22 IST
'Many of my peers decided to lock up their taxis and stay home.' A day into the crackdown, 1,268 drivers have been served notices, and those who fail a second check can lose their badges for three months.
Sat, Aug 22, 2026
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