Mumbai

The uglier side of traffic jams: Your dream job may become a burden, Mumbai’s BKC has a story to tell

Bandra-Kurla Complex may be Mumbai’s corporate crown jewel, but for thousands of professionals, the daily traffic nightmare makes even the most glamorous jobs feel like a burden

Mumbai: Police on alert as threat message claims terrorists planted explosives in city

The Mumbai Police is on alert after a threat message claimed that 14 'terrorists' had entered the city with around 400 kilograms of explosives and planted them in 34 vehicles in the city.

FirstUp: Day 2 of SCO Summit; PM Modi likely to meet Putin on the sidelines

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to hold talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin today on the sidelines of the second day of the SCO summit in China's Tianjin. In India, the Supreme Court will hear a plea seeking the extension of the Special Investigation Report (SIR) in Bihar over alleged irregularities and corruption. And the fastest ferry in South Asia will be launched today in Mumbai

Mumbai monorail scare: How over 700 passengers were rescued from 2 stranded trains amid heavy rain

Two monorail trains broke down in Mumbai on Tuesday evening amid heavy rain, leaving over 700 passengers stuck. Videos from the scene showed rescuers breaking windows to enter the coaches and helping people onto ladders to bring them down safely. A few passengers who felt suffocated were taken to the hospital in ambulances

Mumbai rain havoc continues for 4th day. How bad is it? Is it safe to venture out?

500 mm in 84 hours and counting… It’s been pouring in Mumbai since Friday (August 15), causing roads to be waterlogged and some parts submerged. The relentless rain has even prompted authorities to issue a red alert and urged citizens to stay indoors and avoid any unnecessary travel

Manic Monday: How relentless rains have forced Mumbai to pause

Heavy rains continue to lash India's financial capital for the third consecutive day on Monday, disrupting traffic and submerging roads. Mumbai recorded 177 mm of rainfall in just six-eight hours, inundating various areas. Several flights have also been delayed. The city has been placed under a 'red' alert, with a warning of heavy to very heavy rainfall

History Today: How India triumphed over Pakistan in the Kargil War

The Kargil War concluded on July 26, 1999, with India declaring victory against Pakistan. Nearly 500 Indian soldiers lost their lives during the two months that the war lasted. Now, the day is observed as the Kargil Vijay Diwas. On this day in 1956, Egypt seized control of the Suez Canal from Britain and France

CDRs were destroyed: High court pinpoints ‘critical evidence’ in botched 2006 Mumbai train blasts probe

The High Court noted that conspiracy meetings took place at the residence of a planter in Bandra, attended by four other accused. In May, a prosecution witness met the planter and others near Shams Masjid in Mira Road, where the planter allegedly instructed the witness to summon another accused to the location

Tesla finally rolls into India with first showroom in Mumbai: Are there takers for Elon Musk’s EV car?

After a long, long wait, Tesla has finally arrived in India, opening its first showroom in Mumbai. Its Model Y, priced between Rs 61-69 lakh on-road, is up for sale. But can Indian customers afford Elon Musk’s EV?

History Today: When Mumbai was rocked by serial train bombings

Terror hit Mumbai on July 11, 2006, after a series of coordinated blasts were carried out on the city’s local trains during rush hour. The 11 horrific minutes of chaos and carnage left nearly 200 dead and over 800 injured. Also, on this day in 1804, the famed Burr-Hamilton duel took place