Mumbai's Bandra Talao is being dewatered and desilted after a survey found no surviving aquatic life. The restoration aims to revive the lake's ecosystem and address years of pollution and stagnation.
Tensions remain high at the Garib Nagar demolition site in Mumbai following violent clashes during the demolition of a mosque-like structure. Police continue investigations and arrests as the demolition drive nears completion, with improved local train connectivity expected soon.
A Western Railway demolition drive in Bandra East's Garib Nagar led to clashes between residents, officials and police. The court-backed anti-encroachment action has triggered protests, arrests and wider outrage.
Hundreds of residents in Mumbai's Garib Nagar have been left homeless after Western Railway launched a demolition drive on Tuesday to clear illegal structures near Bandra East railway station, with many residents claiming they were given only 24 hours to retrieve their belongings.
A Skoda car travelling from Mumbai to Pune crashed into a divider on the expressway. The impact drove an iron sheet through the vehicle, leaving two people dead and one critically injured.
Vada pav prices at several Mumbai stalls have risen by Rs 2 to Rs 5 as commercial LPG costs climb. Even with the increase, customers continue to queue, while vendors cite higher fuel and ingredient bills.
Mumbai's first major waste-to-energy plant at Deonar is nearing completion and is expected to start by year-end. The project is being positioned as a key step in easing landfill pressure and modernising the city's waste management system.
According to sources, the strike, which was called without any prior notice, impacted the flight schedules of major carriers, including Air India, Air India Express, Flydubai, Saudia, Oman Air, and Salam Air.
According to officials, the incident took place on Wednesday when the accused, identified as Bhimraj Omprakash Sharma, invited Vikas Ashok Bhusare to his home. Sharma allegedly suspected Bhusare of having an affair with his wife.
The BMC Law Committee has given hotels, offices, shops and commercial establishments in Mumbai one month to install Marathi signboards. The move follows questions over enforcement of Supreme Court directions and calls for strict action against violators.
The aggrieved man, identified as Vishwajeet Singh, had parked his tempo on the roadside to have a meal, according to his family. However, while he was gone, a challan was issued against his vehicle.
Teena Choudhry said she confronted Maharashtra minister Girish Mahajan after being stuck in a traffic jam and ignored by police for over an hour.
The BMC has announced a 10 per cent water cut in Mumbai from May 15 after a pre-monsoon review. The move follows low lake levels and concerns that an El Niño-linked weak monsoon could delay relief.
Jaib Ansari, a 31-year-old US returnee, stabbed two security guards in Mumbai after questioning them about their religion.
According to the woman, the accused got her phone number from an office WhatsApp group. She also alleged that the man would try to convince her to embrace an interfaith relationship with him.
On Tuesday, an agitated woman confronted minister Mahajan, who was speaking to reporters, shouting at him for blocking roads and causing inconvenience to commuters.
Tensions flared in Bhayandar East after MNS workers disrupted a meeting over the Marathi mandate for drivers, triggering a standoff with police intervention.
A massive traffic jam in Mumbai triggered by a political protest rally led to a confrontation between a stranded woman commuter and a Maharashtra minister.
Yusuf Pathan's father-in-law and brother-in-law were arrested in Mumbai for allegedly assaulting a passenger after a roadside dispute.
Hindu activists led by a BJP Minority Morcha leader stormed a Lenskart showroom in Mumbai, confronted staff, and staged protests over the alleged restriction on employees wearing Hindu symbols.
