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.
The process agreed on Tuesday will require MIAL to first build stakeholder agreement on the transition before taking the plan through the regulatory approval process.
IndiGo will have 74 of its 224 weekly international departures affected while Air India will relocate 33 of its 100 departures.
The Civil Aviation Ministry has requested Adani Airports to postpone the partial relocation of international flights from Mumbai to Navi Mumbai airport, a move initially proposed due to renovation of Mumbai's Terminal 1 and opposed by airlines. Discussions are underway to formulate a revised transition plan.
Mumbai police detained 400 individuals, including Tushar Gandhi, for protesting without permission.
Mumbai secured a dominant innings and 155-run victory over Chandigarh in their Ranji Trophy Elite Group D opener, earning a bonus point. Strong performances from bowlers Shams Mulani and Tanush Kotian, coupled with a substantial first-innings total of 429, led to Chandigarh being dismissed twice for low scores.
Sri Lankan cricket legend Mahela Jayawardene has concluded his second tenure as head coach of the Mumbai Indians, a role he returned to ahead of the 2025 season. Jayawardene, who previously led the team to three IPL titles, expressed gratitude to the franchise and its owners, while MI owner Nita Ambani acknowledged his significant contributions.
Mumbai Police's Anti-Narcotics Cell conducted three separate operations, seizing drugs worth over Rs 1.32 crore and arresting four individuals. The operations targeted charas, ganja, and mephedrone, disrupting both local and inter-state drug syndicates.
Young Mumbai batter Ayush Mhatre has sustained a grade 4 tear in his right hamstring, sidelining him for an estimated four to six weeks, potentially longer. This injury is a significant blow to Mumbai's Ranji Trophy campaign, especially as Mhatre was named vice-captain for the season.
Fast bowler Tushar Deshpande's impressive five-wicket haul led Mumbai to bowl out Chandigarh for a mere 78 runs in their first innings, forcing a follow-on on the second day of their Ranji Trophy Group D match.
Punjabi social media influencer Mad Sandhu was fatally shot by two unidentified assailants in Amritsar.
A dispute has emerged in Mumbai regarding the naming of the new East-West Vidyavihar bridge. The Shiv Sena (UBT) is advocating for it to be named after actor Nana Patekar, while BJP MLA Parag Shah proposed naming it after Captain Smit Machchhar, a pilot recognised for thwarting a hijacking. The controversy highlights differing views on honouring local figures and public service.
The collision occurred at Chheda Nagar signal around 6 am when the bus driver braked suddenly for a motorcyclist.
Mumbai Police's Crime Branch has arrested two individuals, Machhinder Ankush Pashte and Vaibhav Vilas Harad, for allegedly extorting Rs 80 lakh from a businessman. The duo was caught red-handed accepting an instalment of Rs 30 lakh in Andheri (West), having previously collected Rs 40 lakh using forged documents and threatening the victim with a pistol.
A fire broke out at ONGC's NQG oil platform off the Mumbai coast on Monday morning due to a ruptured gas cooler finger. The fire was brought under control by personnel from a nearby platform, with no injuries reported. Despite the incident, a company official confirmed that operations have not been impacted, preventing potential significant revenue losses from the crucial Mumbai High field.
A 21-year-old man in Mumbai has been arrested for allegedly abetting his wife's suicide, just seven months after their marriage. The victim's mother accused him of dowry harassment and physical violence after her daughter discovered his extramarital affair. The wife died by suicide in September after being brought back to Mumbai for treatment of severe injuries.
Churchill Brothers SC kicked off their Indian Super League 2026-27 campaign with a 2-1 victory against Mumbai City FC in their first home game. Gaurav Bora scored the club's inaugural ISL goal, followed by Sebastian Gutierrez, securing a significant win despite a late penalty from Sergio Llamas for Mumbai City.
The BCCI has postponed a crucial meeting with IPL stakeholders, originally set for October 15, 2026, in Mumbai, due to BCCI officials needing to attend a felicitation ceremony by Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the Asian Games gold medallists. The meeting, vital for the upcoming 20th IPL season, will be rescheduled.
The Cockroach Janta Party protest at the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Park in Mumbai drew several hundred Mumbaikars who demanded Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar's resignation.
Mumbai captain Siddhesh Lad has stated that he respects the selectors' decision to exclude Suryakumar Yadav from the Ranji Trophy season opener, emphasising that players who have prepared well will always be considered.
The second round of the Ranji Trophy will see India's Test and ODI captain Shubman Gill return to action for Punjab, while Mumbai will be without key players Yashasvi Jaiswal and Ayush Mhatre due to India A duties and injury, respectively, setting the stage for crucial encounters across the country.
Mumbai has announced its 16-member squad for the upcoming Ranji Trophy Elite Group D match against Himachal Pradesh, featuring Suryansh Shedge and Angkrish Raghuvanshi. The team will see significant changes in its top order and overall composition due to injuries to vice-captain Ayush Mhatre and Shardul Thakur, as well as Yashasvi Jaiswal's commitment to the India 'A' team. Raghuvanshi and Divyaansh Saxena are expected to form a new opening partnership.
Mumbai police have arrested two individuals in connection with two separate murder cases that occurred in Govandi's Shivajinagar area and Kurla West. One arrest was made for a murder following an altercation on Saturday, and another for the strangulation of a girl in Kurla West, where an acquaintance is the alleged assailant.
India opener Yashasvi Jaiswal is reportedly adding wicketkeeping to his cricketing repertoire, alongside his batting and leg-spin. Mumbai captain Siddhesh Lad confirmed Jaiswal's practice sessions, noting his intention to enhance his game. Jaiswal will be available for Mumbai's Ranji Trophy opener but will miss subsequent matches due to national commitments.
Skipper Siddhesh Lad's unbeaten 80 and Musheer Khan's 65 guided Mumbai to 249 for five against Chandigarh. Karan Lamba's unbeaten 103 and Rohan Rajbar's 95 propelled Rajasthan to 286 for 4 against Tamil Nadu. Elsewhere, Anshul Kamboj took four wickets for Haryana, and Devendra Singh Bora claimed five wickets for Uttarakhand.
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will host US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Mumbai on October 20 for talks aimed at strengthening the Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership. Discussions will cover energy, trade, defence, and critical technologies. The visit also includes celebrations for the 250th anniversary of US Independence. This meeting follows earlier confusion regarding Rubio's visit and will also touch upon the India-US bilateral trade agreement, which both sides are close to concluding. The MEA clarified that hosting foreign dignitaries outside Delhi is a common practice.
Mumbai Police conducted a two-day anti-narcotics operation, seizing drugs worth Rs 15.87 crore, arresting 21 absconding accused, and registering 72 cases. The drive, part of the 'Drug-Free Mumbai' and 'Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan' campaigns, also saw the invocation of MCOCA against a drug syndicate and the demolition of illegal structures.
'Nobody can say a quake will strike on a particular day or month. It remains a natural event, governed by factors that are only partly understood, even by researchers working on this across the world.'
The Airline Operators Committee has questioned the basis for shifting 33 per cent of international services to Navi Mumbai International Airport.
Suryakumar Yadav's Ranji Trophy comeback has hit a roadblock after he missed Mumbai's pre-season camp and lacked recent red-ball experience.
Churchill Brothers are set to begin their new Indian Super League campaign against Mumbai City FC on Sunday. Head Coach Dimitris Dimitriou aims to establish a distinct footballing identity, while the team returns to the ISL after a season away, following a turbulent period in Indian football.
Tribal students protesting for better facilities and an inquiry into ashram school deaths were detained by police in Mumbai and driven out of the city. They had marched from Nashik and were seeking to meet the Governor.
Around 200 people, including Tushar Gandhi's organisation members and CPI(M) supporters, were detained in Mumbai for protesting.
Mumbai Police have busted an alleged flesh trade racket operating under the guise of a spa centre in Borivali, arresting the cashier and rescuing four women. The accused has been booked under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act.
A tempo travller carrying around 23 passengers veered off the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway and plunged into a 15-feet-deep drain in Kota, Rajasthan, on Saturday morning. The accident resulted in eight fatalities and 15 injuries, with driver drowsiness suspected as the cause. Most passengers were extended family members from Madhya Pradesh on a pilgrimage.
A woman caught travelling ticketless at Kandivali station on Friday caused a ruckus when she tried to flee without paying a fine. The incident escalated into a confrontation involving a railway official, a fall, and a mob demanding an apology, requiring police intervention.
Suryakumar Yadav has been dropped from Mumbai's Ranji Trophy squad for the opening match against Chandigarh, despite confirming his availability, due to selectors' concerns over his red-ball form after an 18-month hiatus from the format.
Police in Navi Mumbai arrested a Nigerian national, Anyi Ikechukwu Darlington, and seized mephedrone and cocaine worth Rs 3.57 crore. The accused, previously arrested in a drug case, was out on bail and is now under investigation for his role in a drug distribution network.
Mumbai Police have arrested five individuals, including two constables from Jharkhand and Bihar, for their involvement in an inter-state syndicate illegally procuring and supplying Call Detail Records (CDRs), Subscriber Detail Records (SDRs), and live location data. The racket was uncovered after the arrest of a suspect who impersonated a police officer to track lost phones using illegally sourced data.
The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) in Navi Mumbai has arrested an inspector and a security guard from the Grocery Markets and Shops Board for allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs 43,000 to issue a Mathadi worker registration receipt. The arrest followed a complaint from an autorickshaw driver seeking a worker appointment.
