Mumbai
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Russian influencer who slammed Rs 60 Mumbai pani puri says she was 'wrong' after seeing Dubai price
offbeat | Aug 19, 2026, 11:14 AM ISTRussian influencer Irina Rudakova has revisited her earlier complaint about paying Rs 60 for pani puri in Mumbai after finding the snack priced at around Rs 1,096 at Dubai airport. She admitted she may have been wrong about the Mumbai price.
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Fire breaks out at Mumbai Income Tax building basement, panic grips area as fire brigade rushes in
Maharashtra | Aug 17, 2026, 04:47 PM ISTA fire broke out in the basement of Mumbai's Income Tax building on Maharshi Karve Road on Monday. In a separate incident, 11 people were rescued after a four-storey commercial building caught fire in Kandivali.
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Mumbai Crime Branch cracks down on 5 alleged fake doctors, one found to be only Class 12 pass
Maharashtra | Aug 16, 2026, 02:19 PM ISTMumbai Crime Branch and BMC medical officers acted against five people allegedly practising medicine without required qualifications or licences in Govandi, Deonar and Bandra. Police seized medical items worth Rs 1.19 lakh and arrested two accused.
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Navy sailor, wife and two children found dead at Mumbai residence; probe underway
Maharashtra | Aug 16, 2026, 01:38 PM ISTAn Indian Navy sailor, his wife and their two children, aged two months and three years, were found dead at their residence in Mumbai's Navy Nagar. Police suspect hanging and poisoning in the preliminary probe, while postmortem and further investigation are underway.
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PM Modi inquires about Sukhbir Singh Badal’s health after attack, CM Fadnavis orders probe
India | Aug 13, 2026, 05:06 PM ISTPrime Minister Narendra Modi also inquired about Sukhbir Singh Badal’s health in a phone conversation with his wife Harsimrat Kaur Badal.
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NCP leader Zeeshan Siddique receives death threat, absconding gangster sends threatening audio
Maharashtra | Aug 12, 2026, 11:52 PM ISTNotably, Zeeshan Siddique is currently not in India, however, after receiving the threatening audio, he informed Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Mumbai Police Commissioner Deven Bharti about the matter.
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Two killed including a child after massive fire breaks out in Mumbai highrise
Maharashtra | Aug 12, 2026, 08:35 AM ISTAccording to Dr Mugdha, CMO of Nanavati Hospital, six people were reported injured. Two of them were declared dead upon arrival at the hospital. The deceased have been identified as two-and-a-half-year-old Abir and 23-year-old Ankita.
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Customer forgets iPhone 16 in Mumbai cab, Mumbai driver goes extra mile to return it
offbeat | Aug 11, 2026, 08:54 PM ISTMumbai cab driver Meer Shaikh found a customer's iPhone 16 in his vehicle and drove to Malabar Hill to return it. His honest gesture earned him Rs 2,500 from the grateful customer and won attention online.
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Bombay HC quashes suspension of hotel licence by FDA over hygiene: 'Be realistic, we are in India'
Maharashtra | Jul 30, 2026, 12:21 PM ISTThe Bombay High Court said the "solitary finding regarding the presence of two insects'' when viewed against the overall "satisfactory" compliance report on hygiene, maintenance and operation did not justify the continued suspension of the licence.
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FDA suspends food licences of 5 famous Mumbai clubs: Why were these eateries shut down?
Maharashtra | Jul 29, 2026, 03:33 PM ISTThe FDA under its newly appointed commissioner Tukaram Mundhe has taken action against several famous eateries and food establishments in the city and elsewhere in the state over the last two months.
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Man caught pushing cat from 12th-floor balcony in Maharashtra, CCTV footage sparks anger
Trending | Jul 28, 2026, 04:46 PM ISTA disturbing CCTV clip from a residential building in Ambernath has gone viral after it appeared to show a man pushing a cat off a 12th-floor balcony ledge. Social media users condemned the incident, demanded legal action, and called for strict punishment against the accused.
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Exposed to floodwater? Watch out for these leptospirosis symptoms in children
Health | Jul 28, 2026, 10:43 AM ISTLeptospirosis cases are rising during the Mumbai monsoon. Learn how the infection spreads, early symptoms in children, warning signs parents should never ignore and expert-backed tips to prevent leptospirosis during the rainy season.
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Top five Mumbai bakeries face action as FDA continues state-wide crackdown on unsafe food
Maharashtra | Jul 25, 2026, 12:26 PM ISTIn a video earlier released by FDA, cockroaches were seen roaming inside the Bimbo Bristol bakery's bread-making ovens and freezers. According to the FDA, an active infestation of cockroaches, flies, and other insects was found in the kitchen during the inspection.
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Living alone in Mumbai cost this IIM graduate over Rs 1.31 lakh in a month. Here's where it all went
offbeat | Jul 24, 2026, 02:45 PM ISTAn IIM graduate's detailed breakdown of spending over Rs 1.31 lakh in a month has reignited the conversation around Mumbai's soaring cost of living. From rent and commuting to groceries and travel, here's where the money went and how social media reacted.
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BMC headquarters canteen sealed by FDA after fly found in buttermilk in Mumbai
Maharashtra | Jul 23, 2026, 01:37 PM ISTThe Maharashtra FDA has sealed the BMC headquarters canteen in Mumbai after a fly was allegedly found in a glass of buttermilk. Officials cited serious hygiene lapses and food safety violations following a five-hour inspection, while the BMC imposed a Rs 50,000 fine on the contractor.
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Mumbai's water reserves swell after heavy rains; check latest level across 7 reservoirs
Maharashtra | Jul 23, 2026, 12:49 PM ISTThe BMC said the steady rainfall has significantly improved reservoir levels, offering relief over Mumbai's drinking water supply in the coming months.
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Mumbai founder sends struggling employee on paid getaway instead of cutting salary, wins internet
offbeat | Jul 21, 2026, 07:19 AM ISTA Mumbai startup founder has gone viral after sending an employee on a paid three-day getaway instead of punishing her for underperforming. His act of empathy has sparked a wider conversation on workplace culture, burnout and compassionate leadership.
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Massive surge in Influenza A cases in Mumbai: Doctor explains why infections are rising
Health | Jul 21, 2026, 06:25 AM ISTMumbai is witnessing a sharp rise in Influenza A cases. Dr Prateek Kadian explains why infections are increasing, the symptoms to watch for, who is at greater risk of complications, when to seek medical help and how to protect yourself from seasonal flu.
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Two passengers sustain head injuries during scuffle in Mumbai local train, rushed to hospital
Maharashtra | Jul 16, 2026, 08:50 AM ISTDuring the preliminary inquiry conducted by the GRP, it was found that neither of the two persons was carrying any sharp weapon. The injury was caused when the metal bangle (kada) worn on one person's wrist struck the other person's head during the scuffle.
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'Only possible in India': American woman left speechless by Mumbai's doorstep blood test
offbeat | Jul 16, 2026, 06:44 AM ISTAn American woman living in Mumbai was amazed after booking a home blood test that took less than five minutes. Her viral video praising India's doorstep diagnostic service has sparked conversations across social media.