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No space bar: Mumbai civic body clears proposal for six cow shelters

The civic body of Mumbai last week passed a proposal to build one lakh square feet of cow shelters in the city, according to a news report.

Missing Mumbai youth suspected to have joined Islamic State detained in Pune

Anti Terrorism Squad has detained a person suspecting that he was one of the three missing Mumbai youths suspected to have joined Islamic State (IS).

Mumbai double murder: Hema Upadhyay's estranged husband Chintan arrested

In the latest update to the case, Hema Upadhyay's husband, Chintan was arrested on 21 December. The Vadodara-born artist was estranged from her husband Chintan, also an artist, and the couple had filed for divorce. Bhambani, 65, was representing her in the case.

Three missing youths from Mumbai suspected to have joined Islamic State, say police

Three young men from Mumbai who have been missing for some time are suspected to have joined terror outfit ISIS, police said on Tuesday.

No dry day on Eid? Congress accuses Maharashtra govt of hurting Muslim sentiments

Maharashtra government has allowed alcohol shops to remain open from late night till wee hours on Eid-e-Milad, along with Christmas and New Year's Eve, prompting the Congress and AIMIM to accuse it of disregarding the sentiments of Muslims over demand for liquor ban on that day.

Watch: Mumbai businessman takes on BMC in a bid to save dying trees

A public litigation from a businessman, Zoru Bhathena has created a noise for the cause of deteriorating state of current Mumbai's Green Cover.

The Silenced Siren: The tale of mills, malls, a taxi driver and a 16-year-old school student

Meet Siya Chandrie, an over-achiever who recently won an award under the Little Directors category at the 19th International Children Film Festival of India (ICFFI).

It might be played indoors, but it's all Sunny for Box Cricket League

At the launch of the celebrity Box Cricket League, Sunny Leone rolled her arm over and did some batting too.

Air India staffer dies after getting sucked into plane engine in Mumbai

In a freak accident, an Air India technician died after getting sucked into the engine of an aircraft at the Mumbai airport on Wednesday.

Reining carnality! Sanitising Mumbai dance bars is a jolly good idea

What could be more comforting than knowing that when someone is hanging out in a dance bar he is being watched by a gaggle of khakidharis who, obviously are not interested in the entertainment (perish the thought) but are waiting for him to make a mistake.

Army commemorates Vijay Diwas, martyrs remembered for victory in 1971 Indo-Pak War

The Army on Wednesday commemorated the Vijay Diwas with traditional solemnity and gaiety in Mumbai on Wednesday, marking the Indian Armed forces victory over Pakistan in the 1971 Indo-Pak War.

Hema Upadhyaya murder case: Police arrest three persons who were detained earlier

Even as hunt is on for a key suspect in the case of artist Hema Upadhyaya and her lawyer, the Mumbai police arrested the three persons detained earlier.

Hema Upadhyay murder case: Prime suspect in Mumbai double murder case detained in Varanasi

The prime suspect in the Mumbai double murder case of well-known painter Hema Upadhay and her lawyer was on Monday detained by Uttar Pradesh Special Task Force in Varanasi, a senior officer said in Lucknow.

Hema Upadhyay double murder: Cops allege suspects have fled to UP

Bodies of Hema Upadhyay and advocate Harish Bhambhani, are sent for autopsy. Last known cell phone locations were at the towers between Charkop Kandivali

The who's who of Mumbai attend Rohit Sharma's wedding to Ritika Sajdeh

Indian cricketer Rohit Sharma and Ritika Sajdeh during their wedding ceremony in Mumbai. Among the notable guests were Sachin Tendulkar and Mukesh and Nita Ambani.

CBI files chargesheet in Jiah Khan suicide: How the case has evolved over two years

Jiah Khan's sudden death in June 2013 had left the film industry in shock, and sparked off several allegations and counter-allegations.

Headley will nail role of Pakistan in 26/11, says ex-Mumbai top cop MN Singh

Former Mumbai Police Commissioner MN Singh on Friday hailed city police's decision to make Pakistani-American LeT operative David Headley an approver in the 26/11 case saying it is a "wise and tactful" move

Bombay High Court asks Salman Khan to be present during verdict on hit-and-run case

As the fate of Salman Khan's appeal against conviction in the 2002 hit-and-run case is expected to be delivered on Thursday, the Bombay High Court asked the Bollywood star to be present in the court.

NIA arrests wanted LeT member at Mumbai airport

The National Investigation Agency has arrested a member of Lashkar-e-Taiba at Mumbai airport for his alleged involvement in a criminal conspiracy.

Crores expected as Dawood Ibrahim's property goes under the hammer in Mumbai

Possessions once owned by underworld don Dawood Ibrahim will be auctioned off in south Mumbai on Wednesday.

Rise in cases of rape and molestation in Mumbai, says Praja Foundation survey

Crimes like rape and molestation have witnessed almost a three-fold increase in the metropolis since 2010-11 according to a Praja Foundation survey

Two persons killed, 11 others injured in Mumbai slum fire

Two persons were charred to death and eleven others injured in a fire that gutted over 1000 hutments in a huge slum colony located in suburban Kandivali.

It's a deal: Congress, NCP join hands for Maharashtra Legislative Council polls

The Nationalist Congress Party will contest the forthcoming Maharashtra Legislative Council polls in alliance with the Congress, a senior party leader said on Monday.

Maharashtra beef ban: More than 300 persons prosecuted in nine months

In March 2015, Maharashtra revived an old legislation to effectively ban beef, sparking a series of similar bans in the country. Going by statistics recently made public, it appears that the government is implementing the law with much zeal too, with more than 300 persons prosecuted under the law.

One killed, three injured in massive fire in Mumbai's Kandivali

A massive fire has broken out in a godown in Kandivli (E) in north Mumbai. Unverified reports from the area suggest that 25-30 gas cylinders exploded.

Paris is stark reminder that Mumbai is yet to implement changes necessitated by 26/11

Seven years after the 26/11 attack, the elite counter-terrorism police unit set up by Maharashtra Force One, has yet to move into its promised purpose-built headquarters.

1993 Mumbai blasts accused Abu Salem lives life king-size inside Taloja Jail

Life seems to be pretty sweet for gangster Abu Salem in Taloja jail in Navi Mumbai, contrary to what the gangster had claimed a few weeks ago, where he alleged that he was being tortured and tormented by the jail superintendent.

Devendra Fadnavis announces Mumbai surveillance project, to install 6,000 CCTVs

Asserting that digital intervention will help increase efficiency in policing, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis today said the Mumbai city surveillance project of installation of over 6,000 CCTVs would be completed before the 26/11 terror attacks anniversary next year.

Sheena Bora murder case: Peter Mukerjea undergoes lie-detector test

Former media baron Peter Mukerjea underwent a lie-detector test on staurday in connection with the three-year old sensational murder of his step daughter Sheena Bora.