The Latest Breaking News from Mumbai

MUMBAI: Businessman Sujit Patkar, reportedly a close aide of Shiv Sena (UBT) Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Raut, played a "key role" in the allotment of a civic contract to his partnership firm for running jumbo Covid-19 centres in Mumbai, the Enforcement Directorate said in its chargesheet.

MUMBAI: International Master and former National Challengers chess champion, Vikramaditya Kulkarni of Railways, will spearhead the challenge in the 2nd edition of the Accurate Springs Classical FIDE Rating Chess Tournament, which gets underway here at the Russian Centre for Science Culture from Saturday.

NAVI MUMBAI: A 55-year-old security guard of Nepalese origin, Amar Bahadur Gurung, who had been missing for nearly 13 years, has finally been reunited with his Nepal based family, due to the efforts of a few Navi Mumbai based Gurkha guards and the Social and Evangelical Association for Love (SEAL)…

MUMBAI: The Central Railway on Friday launched a revamped Lifeline Express --Hospital on Wheels -- at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus. The train which later left for Bihar in the evening, was flagged off by CR general manager Naresh Lalwani.

When it comes to dining out, only few cities can match Mumbai. Be it their vibe or openness to experimenting with new cuisines, the city’s restaurants are unparalleled — where else can you see a café with a total of three seats? Or a restaurant that houses a Shiva temple?…

An afternoon at Pt. Hariprasad Chaurasia's Vrindaban Gurukul

A Chinese paramilitary policeman is reflected on a European flag as he directs foreign journalists at a news conference in Beijing; the opening ceremony of the 19th Asian Games is held in Hangzhou, China; an idol of elephant-headed Hindu god Ganesha is taken for immersion on the final day of…

MUMBAI: Amid the beating of drums and chants of 'Ganpati Bappa Morya', various Ganesh mandals in Mumbai on Thursday started processions to immerse the idols of the deity, marking the culmination of the 10-day festival. By 6pm, a total of 7,950 idols had been immersed, comprising 7,513 household ones, 329…

MUMBAI: One person was arrested by the Mumbai Crime Branch's Anti Narcotics Cell allegedly with 51.4 grams of MDMA, popularly known as 'ecstasy', worth Rs 15.42 lakh, an official said on Thursday.

Cruise ships to Kochi resume after 3-year lull; over 40 vessels expected this season. Tourists bring cheer to stakeholders like ground-handling agents, sellers, tour operators & guides. Domestic cruise season begins, with vessel from Mumbai bringing in guests twice/month. International liners to arrive from Oct; stalls to sell curios, apparels,…

MUMBAI: Developers in Mumbai pay an average of Rs 54,221 per square meter as approval costs through various premiums paid to the municipal corporation and various government authorities.