The Latest Breaking News from Mumbai

Detentions, shutdowns as cops try to block protest against Gyanesh Kumar

Several protesters have been detained, at least 12 metro stations shut and internet disruptions reported around Jantar Mantar in Delhi on Friday, as police barricaded the area and enforced prohibitory orders to stop protests demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.

Newslaundry · Oct 2

Cockroach protests return to India as thousands demand removal of election chief

Nearly 700 people – most of them students – arrested at Delhi protest on Friday after police refused to grant permission

The Independent UK · Oct 2

Gold rate today (October 2, 2026): Check 24k, 22k, 20k, 18k gold jewellery prices from IBJA, Malabar Gold & Diamonds, Joyalukkas, Kalyan Jewellers and Tanishq

Gold rate today: On October 2, 2026, gold prices saw slight upticks as consumers observed the latest trends in bullion and jewellery costs. The IBJA also published revised rates for various gold and silver purities.

The Economic Times · Oct 2

October 2026 rule changes: No PUC, no fuel, higher Mumbai tolls, UPI charges and 4 more updates

October 2026 brings seven rule and policy changes that could affect motorists, businesses and consumers across India. The updates include Delhi’s no-PUC, no-fuel rule, higher toll rates for commercial vehicles entering Mumbai, UPI charges on certain merchant payments, revised ATM limits for some bank customers, Aadhaar authentication for subsidised LPG…

The Economic Times · Oct 1

Adani Group has Rs 2.6 lakh crore projects completed or under execution in Maharashtra: Pranav Adani

Adani Group has projects worth Rs 2.6 lakh crore completed or underway in Maharashtra, with its overall investment blueprint exceeding Rs 6 lakh crore. Investments span energy, aviation, data centres, urban redevelopment and transmission, alongside major Mumbai infrastructure projects.

The Economic Times · Oct 1

World is proud of you: Smit Machchhar, pilot from Mumbai's Ghatkopar, becomes global hero

Smit Machchhar, a daring Flydubai pilot, is receiving widespread recognition for his exceptional bravery during a flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv. He bravely subdued his co-pilot, who posed a threat, sustaining injuries in the process. Currently, he is recuperating in a Saudi Arabian hospital, while heartfelt prayers for his…

The Economic Times · Oct 1

5 Weekend Drives From Pune That Are Not Lonavala

Tamhini Ghat to Mulshi LakeTamhini Ghat is one of the wettest stretches of the Western Ghats, and in the monsoon it earns that reputation in the first kilometre. The road from Pune takes roughly 45 minutes to reach the ghat entry near Paud, and from there the 25-kilometre descent to…

Times Life · Oct 1

Indian pilot hailed as 'hero' after being allegedly stabbed by co-pilot on Israel-bound flight

Smit Machchhar, the Indian pilot whose co-pilot allegedly stabbed him during the Israel-bound flight, was hailed as a "hero" by his friends and neighbours in Dubai Thursday. The Indian embassy in the United Arab Emirates said that he was "in good health".

France 24 · Oct 1

MTNL shares rally 17% as board approves Rs 892 crore Powai property sale amid debt worries

MTNL shares rose sharply after the company’s board approved the sale of its Powai property in Mumbai to the Income Tax Department for Rs 891.53 crore. The asset monetisation comes as the debt-laden PSU seeks to reduce liabilities, which stood at around Rs 40,000 crore in FY26, according to the…

The Economic Times · Oct 1

Iceland in 8 Days: What an Indian Traveller Can Actually Do on a Real Budget

Getting There and What It Actually Costs to LandIceland sits between Europe and North America, which means no direct flight from India. The realistic routing is a connection through London, Amsterdam, Frankfurt, or Helsinki into Keflavík International Airport. Expect a total journey of sixteen to twenty-two hours depending on the…

Times Life · Oct 1