Mumbai now has more billionaires than Beijing as it became Asia’s billionaire capital for the first time. Mumbai hosts 92 billionaires against 91 in Beijing, Hurun Research’s 2024 Global Rich List showed while China has 814 billionaires overall compared to India’s 271. Globally, Mumbai now ranks third in terms of billionaires after New York, which … Read more
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) announced on Monday a 24-hour 15% water reduction in Mumbai on Tuesday, in addition to the current 5% water cut owing to pre-monsoon maintenance work. According to the civic authority, the extra water cut throughout the city is caused by a scarcity of water in Thane district’s Pise Dam. In … Read more
The Mumbai Coastal Road Project (MCRP), a nearly 12-year-old project, is set to be partially inaugurated on Monday. The project, officially Dharmveer Swarajya Rakshak Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj Coastal Road, was proposed as an alternative to the existing Western Express Highway (WEH) to improve north-south connectivity in Mumbai. Built at a cost of Rs 13,983 crore, … Read more
Today, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will launch the country’s longest sea bridge, the Mumbai Trans Harbour Link (MTHL). The Atal Bihari Vajpayee Sewri–Nhava Sheva Atal Setu, a 21.8-kilometre-long sea bridge, cost more than Rs 17,840 crore to construct. The bridge, which connects South Mumbai to Navi Mumbai (between Sewri and Nhava Sheva), would shorten the … Read more
Real estate mogul and billionaire Niranjan Hiranandani, co-founder and managing director of Hiranandani Group, surprised many as he opted for Mumbai’s local train for a commute. The 73-year-old shared a video of his short journey on Instagram, showcasing him waiting on the platform and boarding the AC coach. Hiranandani, in the caption, highlighted that he … Read more
In a recent development, a Sharjah court has dismissed an appeal by Mumbai-based DJ Clayton Rodrigues, who is facing a 25-year jail term on alleged drug-related charges. Rodrigues claims to be a victim of framing orchestrated by Anthony Paul, with this being the second such case attributed to the accused. Allegations Against Anthony Paul Anthony … Read more
Online scammers allegedly defrauded a 56-year-old Navi Mumbai man who was looking for a loan for his daughter’s education, out of ₹90,000. According to PTI, the man, who works for a logistics company, claimed to have seen a Facebook post about instant loans that could be obtained in as little as two hours. The report … Read more
In the aftermath of Diwali celebrations, three Indian cities, including New Delhi, have secured positions among the world’s ten most polluted cities, as reported by Tanvi Mehta. Air Quality Index (AQI) Rankings: Impact of Air Quality Levels: An AQI level of 400-500 is dangerous for healthy individuals and poses a severe threat to those with … Read more
Renowned Bollywood lyricist and former Rajya Sabha MP, Javed Akhtar, attended the Deepotsav program organized by MNS Chief Raj Thackeray in Mumbai on November 9th. Despite being an atheist, Javed expressed deep respect for Lord Rama and Sita, emphasizing their significance in India’s cultural heritage. Addressing the gathering, Javed praised the Hindu community for their … Read more
Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan visited Sir J.J. School of Art, declaring it a de novo Deemed University and unveiled the foundation stone. The event was attended by Maharashtra assembly speaker Rahul Narvekar, Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, Minister of Higher and Technical Education Chandrakant Dada Patil, and Ministry of Education and Ministry of Marathi Language … Read more
Nushrratt Bharuccha, the Bollywood actress who was stranded in Israel during the conflict between Israel and Palestinian terrorist groups, has finally returned to Mumbai and shared her heartfelt experience. She described the past week as a rollercoaster of emotions, with the final 36 hours being the most unforgettable and daunting of her life. Nushrratt Bharuccha’s … Read more
Around 3:05am on Friday, a fire broke out at a seven-story residential structure in the Mumbai district of Goregaon West, leaving at least seven people dead and five more critically injured. The fire has caused injuries to about 51 persons. According to officials, the fire spread to shops on the ground floor, a flood of … Read more
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) upgraded the ‘orange’ signal to ‘red’ for the financial capital from Wednesday night until Thursday afternoon due to the continuous rain that pounded sections of Mumbai and its suburbs on Wednesday. The weather service had earlier in the day issued an orange signal for the city as well as Thane, … Read more
Baipan Bhaari Deva, a Marathi film produced by Madhuri Bhosle and Jio Studios, has emerged as a box office sensation despite its modest budget of Rs 5 crore. The film, directed by Kedar Shinde, has shattered records by amassing over Rs 30 crore worldwide within just 11 days of its release. Its remarkable success is … Read more
Building Collapse in Mumbai: Four Rescued, Two Trapped as Heavy Rains Wreak Havoc