The Latest Breaking News from Mumbai

Special court sentences 44 Somalian pirates to life imprisonment; praises Navy for prompt action

A Mumbai court has sentenced forty-four Somalian nationals to life imprisonment for piracy. These individuals were convicted in two separate cases involving hijacking and hostage-taking. Indian naval ships apprehended the accused during anti-piracy missions in the Gulf of Aden.

The Economic Times · Jul 20

Gold rate today (July 20, 2026): Check 24k, 22k, 20k and 18k gold jewellery prices from Joyalukkas, Kalyan Jewellers, Malabar Gold & Diamonds, Tanishq & IBJA in Delhi, Mumbai, Hyderabad, other cities

Gold rate: Gold rates remained largely steady across major Indian jewelry brands today. Find the latest 24k, 22k, 20k, 18k and 14k gold and 999-purity silver jewellery indicative rates provided by the India Bullion and Jewellers Association (IBJA) today.

The Economic Times · Jul 20

Toastmasters Research Reveals the One Communication Skill That Builds Confidence, Leadership, and More

The Skill Toastmasters Keeps Coming Back ToToastmasters International has been running speaking clubs since 1924, across 143 countries, with over 270,000 members at any given time. That is a century of watching people develop, and their internal research consistently surfaces the same finding: structured public speaking practice does not just…

Times Life · Jul 20

Bullet train: Second tunnel boring machine begins excavation for tunnel beneath Thane creek

A second tunnel boring machine has begun excavating for the rail tunnel under Thane Creek. This critical section will be the country's first undersea tunnel for any rail corridor. The machine is among the largest ever deployed for rail tunnel construction in India. It utilizes advanced technology to actively stabilize…

The Economic Times · Jul 18

22k gold rate today: Check 24k, 22k, 20k, 18k gold prices (July 18, 2026) at Tanishq, Malabar Gold & Diamonds, Joyalukkas, Kalyan Jewellers and IBJA

Gold rate today: Gold prices remained a key focus for consumers on Saturday, July 18, 2026. The India Bullion and Jewellers Association provided indicative rates for various gold and silver purities.

The Economic Times · Jul 18

How Kites and Eagles Have Mastered Urban India's Shifting Food Chain Without Human Help

The thermal highway above hot concreteBlack kites (Milvus migrans) are among the most studied urban raptors on the planet, and India holds some of their densest city populations. A 2014 study published in PLOS ONE by researchers including Julien Martin found that black kites in cities exploit the same thermals…

Times Life · Jul 18

Indian Curly Hair Types Actually Explained: Why the Western Chart Gets It Wrong

The Chart Was Not Built for Indian HairThe Andre Walker hair typing system, the 1-to-4, A-to-C grid that dominates every curl forum and shampoo label, was developed in the early 1990s in the United States, primarily to categorise the hair textures of Black and white American women. Indian hair was…

Times Life · Jul 18

India rejects claims of rift with Japan over bullet train project; says talks progressing well

India has dismissed reports of differences with Japan regarding the high-speed rail project. Bilateral discussions on the Mumbai-Ahmedabad corridor are progressing smoothly and remain aligned. India will deploy an indigenous train initially, as Japanese E10 trains arrive later. Construction work has progressed rapidly, with the first section opening in 2027.…

The Economic Times · Jul 17

"This is happening in all sports": Racing Bulls driver Arvid Lindblad on Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's rise

Racing Bulls driver Arvid Lindblad spoke about young athletes emerging globally. He noted technology and better information aid talent development at younger ages. Lindblad also shared his connection to Indian heritage and his visit to Mumbai. He reflected on achieving his Formula One racing ambition this year. The driver also…

The Economic Times · Jul 17

The Bollywood pracharaks who found their place in Modi’s orbit

Read the first part of this series here.

Newslaundry · Jul 17