Mumbai

50 kg of rat poison, 30,000 capsules… How Pune man planned mass killings during Muharram procession in Mumbai

The authorities in Mumbai have arrested a 39-year-old man, identified as Fayyaz Premji, for allegedly distributing capsules mixed with zinc phosphide — rat poison — during a Muharram procession on Friday. Investigations reveal that the resident of Pune wanted to ‘kill at least 15,000 people’ and take ‘revenge against the world’ after his wife left him

Mumbai Police avert major tragedy, man held for distributing poisonous pills during religious procession

Mumbai Police on Friday averted a major tragedy after detaining a man for allegedly distributing poisonous capsules during a Muharram procession in the city

Covid-19, swine flu and RSV cases rise in Mumbai as hospitals report surge in respiratory illnesses

Mumbai is witnessing a rise in Covid-19, H1N1, influenza A and RSV infections, with doctors attributing the surge partly to delayed monsoon conditions and warning vulnerable groups to remain cautious

Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train: India installs 'tunnel hoods' for smoother, quieter journeys

India has introduced tunnel hood technology as part of the Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train Project, marking another milestone in the country’s high-speed rail programme

No more vada pavs and pakoras wrapped in newspapers in Mumbai, FSSAI has new rule for street vendors

A common sight at street food stalls across India is now under scrutiny. After a recent food safety inspection in Mumbai, FSSAI has directed street food vendors to stop serving food in newspapers. The food safety authorities say that printing inks contain multiple harmful colours, pigments, binders and chemicals, specifically containing lead and other heavy metals which can leach into food items, leading to serious chronic health issues

Move over stargazing, 'Dusking' is the new travel trend: Here are 5 places in India to try it

A long forgotten Dutch tradition, dusking is emerging as a mindful travel trend that encourages people to slow down and observe the changing light between day and night. As travellers seek calmer and more meaningful experiences, here are five scenic spots in India that are perfect for embracing the art of dusking

Run only by Europeans: The Mumbai club in focus amid Delhi Gymkhana row

Breach Candy Club has again come under scrutiny for its colonial-era-rooted structure, as the Delhi Gymkhana Club controversy unfolds. The Mumbai institution asked Congress MP Shashi Tharoor to leave when he was a child

Mumbai rain becomes a tradable asset with India’s weather futures debut

NCDEX launches India’s first rainfall-linked futures contract, allowing traders and businesses to hedge against monsoon uncertainty as weather risks increasingly impact the economy.

Over 1 hour delays, flyers stuck inside aircraft: What led to Air India flight disruptions at Mumbai airport?

Several Air India and Air India Express flights were delayed on Monday (May 18) at the Mumbai airport, with passengers stranded inside their aircraft for over an hour. As many as 15 flights departing from Mumbai were reportedly delayed due to a sudden strike by workers of Air India Airport Services Limited (AIASL)

Watermelon deaths in Mumbai: How rat poison inside the fruit killed a family of 4

Officials have found the cause of death of a Mumbai family of four — rat poison. They have confirmed the presence of zinc phosphide, a highly toxic rat poison, in the victims’ bodies as well as the watermelon they had consumed, ruling out earlier suspicions of simple food poisoning. Officials are now probing how the chemical reached the fruit