Mumbai International Airport Ltd (MIAL), controlled by the Adani group, plans to unilaterally shift international flights to 14 destinations from Mumbai airport to Navi Mumbai airport if airlines do not voluntarily submit relocation plans. This move is part of MIAL's strategy to redevelop Mumbai airport's Terminal 1 due to safety concerns, aiming to temporarily shift 5 million passengers annually.
'Airport redevelopment plans should not, in themselves, result in the withdrawal, denial or reallocation of historical slots.'
'I also found out surprisingly that the trade has happened, and the official intimation has most likely come that the trade has taken place.'
Diwali celebrations in Maharashtra were marred by a series of fires, including a tragic incident in Dharashiv where six family members died from suffocation, and nearly 140 fire incidents in Mumbai, leading the Mumbai Disaster Management Authority to ban aerial firecrackers until November 25.
A group of people allegedly forcibly entered a Ram Mandir in Mumbai's Aarey area, threatened a security guard, performed aarti, defaced a board, and tore down a religious banner. Police have arrested two individuals and registered an FIR against 15 persons for various charges, including inciting discord and outraging religious feelings.
Mumbai City FC and head coach Manolo Marquez have mutually agreed to part ways, making him the first managerial departure of the 2026-27 Indian Super League season. The decision follows a disappointing start to the campaign, with the club failing to secure a win in its first four matches, including a recent 2-3 defeat to SC Delhi.
Former India captain Suryakumar Yadav has been appointed as the skipper for the Mumbai team in the upcoming Syed Mushtaq Ali T20 Trophy, which starts on November 14. The squad also features all-rounders Shivam Dube and Shardul Thakur. Yadav expressed his honour and confidence in leading the team to uphold Mumbai's cricketing legacy.
The Mumbai Crime Branch has detained a 30-year-old man from Bengaluru in connection with alleged extortion and threat calls made to several city residents, following a probe into multiple complaints.
Mumbai Police have arrested three men from Nagpur for their involvement in a large-scale share trading investment scam. The trio is implicated in at least 73 cyber fraud cases across India, including six in Mumbai, where one victim lost over Rs 58 lakh. The fraudsters used shell companies to channel the illicit funds.
A man in Nalasopara, Palghar, allegedly murdered his wife on Saturday due to suspicion about her character, stemming from frequent visits by fathers of her tuition students. He subsequently committed suicide by jumping in front of a train in south Mumbai. Police have registered a murder case and are investigating the incident.
'Rohit Sharma won't be among consideration because he isn't going to be their long-term future.'
Abhinav Mukund urges Mumbai Indians to target an Indian wicketkeeper at the IPL 2027 mini-auction, saying it would improve team balance, batting flexibility and overseas-player combinations.
Mumbai witnessed an alarming surge in firecracker-induced blazes this Diwali, recording 137 incidents on Sunday alone, which injured two firefighters. The total number of firecracker-related fires between November 6 and November 9 surpassed previous years' entire Diwali periods, severely straining the Mumbai Fire Brigade. Civic authorities have issued an urgent safety advisory urging citizens to exercise extreme caution.
Mumbai secured a dramatic 106-run victory over a resilient Railways in the Ranji Trophy Group D clash. Despite centuries from Railways' Eshaan Goyal and Zubair Ali, Mumbai's exceptional fielding and crucial breakthroughs in the final hour, spearheaded by Sarfaraz Khan and Musheer Khan, ensured their fourth outright win, taking their points tally to 27.
Former India cricketer Aakash Chopra has weighed in on Mumbai Indians' potential squad changes for IPL 2027, suggesting a trade involving Hardik Pandya and the release of Trent Boult. Reports indicate MI is close to trading Pandya to Punjab Kings for Arshdeep Singh, a move aimed at bolstering their pace attack. Chopra also discussed the financial implications of retaining or releasing key players.
In a significant player trade ahead of IPL 2027, Mumbai Indians captain Hardik Pandya has been traded to Punjab Kings for Rs 18 crore, while India's leading T20I wicket-taker Arshdeep Singh will join the Mumbai Indians for Rs 18 crore.
Mumbai struck twice late in the final session to restrict Railways to 116/2, trailing by 280 runs, on day two of their Ranji Trophy Elite Group D match.
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A 30-year-old man, Roshan Suvarna, accused of fatally stabbing a co-passenger, Mayank Lohar, on a Mumbai local train, has sought bail. Suvarna claims the incident was a 'sudden quarrel' without premeditation, suggesting it falls under culpable homicide. However, the victim's father opposes bail, asserting the attack was deliberate and occurred after an eight-minute cooling-off period, involving a razor-sharp knife.
A man allegedly shot two sisters in Navi Mumbai after one of them ended their relationship. The main accused has been apprehended, while his accomplice is absconding.
Mumbai police were on high alert after an email threatened bomb blasts at prominent locations including the Bombay High Court, BSE, Mahalaxmi Racecourse, and Amitabh Bachchan's residence. Extensive searches confirmed the threat was a hoax, marking the second such scare involving Bachchan recently.
The 2027 Women's Premier League will run from January 14 to February 7 across Vadodara and Mumbai, with Brabourne Stadium hosting the playoffs and final.
Star all-rounder Hardik Pandya is set to move to Punjab Kings in exchange for pacer Arshdeep Singh, with both Mumbai Indians and Punjab Kings agreeing to the trade ahead of the IPL auction. The deal, which requires BCCI ratification, sees Hardik return to a new franchise as a player under Shreyas Iyer's captaincy, while Arshdeep joins Mumbai Indians. This marks the end of Hardik's second stint with Mumbai Indians, where his captaincy tenure did not yield desired results.
Sporting Club Delhi secured a dramatic 3-2 comeback victory against Mumbai City FC in their Indian Super League match on Sunday. Mumbai City led 2-0 at half-time, but SC Delhi scored three goals in the final 20 minutes, including two in stoppage time, to clinch the win. Carlos Fortes, Akshat Mehra, and Juan Pena were the goalscorers for SC Delhi.
Mumbai Indians have confirmed a significant shake-up in their coaching staff, announcing the departures of iconic former player Lasith Malinga, along with Paras Mhambrey and Carl Hopkinson.
Railways staged a strong comeback on Day One of their Ranji Trophy Group D clash against Mumbai, taking three quick wickets late in the day to leave Mumbai at 247/6 at stumps. Mumbai had built a strong foundation with Angkrish Raghuvanshi scoring 78 and Sarfaraz Khan adding 55, but Himanshu Sangwan and Adarsh Singh led the Railways' fightback.
Two passengers arriving at Mumbai airport from Bahrain were intercepted by Customs Air Intelligence Unit (AIU) officials. They were found to be concealing 1.68 kg of gold dust, valued at Rs 2.09 crore, in their undergarments. The contraband was seized under the Customs Act, and further investigation is underway.
Tanush Kotian's seven-wicket haul and half-centuries from Angkrish Raghuvanshi and Divyaansh Saxena helped Mumbai extend their lead to 311 runs against Railways on Day Three of their Elite Group D Ranji Trophy match. Kotian's performance secured a crucial first-innings lead, putting Mumbai in a strong position.
Five-time IPL champions Mumbai Indians have announced a significant overhaul of their coaching staff ahead of the 2027 Indian Premier League season, naming former India batter Robin Uthappa as their new batting coach. The franchise also appointed Mitchell McClenaghan as bowling coach and T Dilip as fielding coach, with Dhawal Kulkarni taking on the role of development bowling coach.
Adani Group-controlled Mumbai International Airport Ltd (MIAL) has reiterated that airlines must decide whether to shift flights to Navi Mumbai, temporarily suspend operations at Mumbai airport, or pursue other alternatives from the summer 2027 schedule due to Terminal 1's redevelopment.
Musheer Khan delivered a century with the bat and two crucial wickets with the ball, helping Mumbai establish a strong position against Haryana in their Ranji Trophy Elite Group D clash.
Marchers would walk four or five abreast through one side of the main Mahatma Gandhi Road, holding red or white banners that stretched from one end to the other, shouting slogans, calling upon passers by, including employees watching from the offices that line the road, to join (Dekhta kya/Shaamil ho), recalls Jyoti Punwani.
Mumbai police arrested two individuals in Andheri East with 1.896 kg of high-grade hydroponic cannabis valued at Rs 66.36 lakh. The arrests followed a tip-off, leading to a trap near an industrial estate. The accused, from Satara district, have been booked under the NDPS Act, and an investigation into their supply network is ongoing.
Musheer Khan delivered a sensational all-round performance, scoring a century and taking a six-wicket haul, to help Mumbai bowl out Haryana for 270 and enforce a follow-on in their Ranji Trophy Elite Group D match.
Mumbai made it three bonus-point wins in a row in the Ranji Trophy after Tanush Kotian took 8/81 and openers Angkrish Raghuvanshi and Divyaansh Saxena completed a rapid chase.
Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray announced he deleted a documentary on Prime Minister Narendra Modi and industrialist Gautam Adani from his social media, citing a 'request' from the Mumbai Police Commissioner. This move follows legal notices issued to 24 'X' account holders who shared the same documentary. Thackeray also alleged that the Maharashtra government is handing over forest land to industrialist friends and plans to address a rally on this issue.
Kerala Blasters FC will host Mumbai City FC in their first home match of the Indian Super League 2026-27 season on Sunday. Both teams are looking for a crucial win, with Blasters aiming to bounce back from a heavy defeat and Mumbai City seeking their first victory of the season amidst offensive struggles and key player injuries.
Mumbai Mayor Ritu Tawde and six others have been formally charged by a court in connection with a 2016 assault case. The incident involved an alleged altercation and assault on school teachers at a civic-run Urdu Medium school over a teacher's transfer. Tawde had previously faced fines for non-appearance in court.
Mumbai International Airport Ltd (MIAL) has informed airlines that it will not shift any international flights from Mumbai airport to Navi Mumbai airport until the end of the winter season in March next year, following discussions with the Airline Operators Committee.
Chaar Yaar offers an entertaining mix of friendship, crime and the charm of old Mumbai with a happy ending, observes Divya Nair.
