News for 'Mumbai'

BJP-Sena alliance breaches Thackerays' Mumbai citadel

BJP-Sena alliance breaches Thackerays' Mumbai citadel

Rediff.com16 Jan 2026

The BJP-Shiv Sena alliance has made significant progress in challenging the Thackeray family's control over Mumbai's Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) after nearly 25 years. The results mark a potential shift in Mumbai's civic politics, with the BJP emerging as a central force.

Recipe: Thandai Gulab Jamun Mousse

Recipe: Thandai Gulab Jamun Mousse

Rediff.com4 Mar 2026

Three desserts come together in one delicious offering.

Ananya, Aneet, Ahaan Win Big

Ananya, Aneet, Ahaan Win Big

Rediff.com3 days ago

It was a big night for film and OTT stars at the News18 Showsha Reel awards 2026 in Mumbai.

Iran war impact: LPG shortage threatens hotels, restaurants closures across India

Iran war impact: LPG shortage threatens hotels, restaurants closures across India

Rediff.com1 days ago

Indian restaurants are grappling with a severe LPG shortage due to the West Asia conflict, forcing them to innovate with menus and cooking methods or face potential closures, impacting the food industry and consumers across the country.

Mumbai to get woman mayor; Sena-UBT opposes lottery process

Mumbai to get woman mayor; Sena-UBT opposes lottery process

Rediff.com22 Jan 2026

Elections to the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation and 28 other civic bodies in the state were held on January 15.

Rohit, Dhoni Create Iconic Moment Before T20 WC Final

Rohit, Dhoni Create Iconic Moment Before T20 WC Final

Rediff.com3 days ago

India's World Cup-winning captains Rohit Sharma and MS Dhoni, alongside International Cricket Council chairman Jay Shah, walked out at the Narendra Modi Stadium, in Ahmedabad, with the T20 World Cup trophy on Sunday.

How Devanshi Patel Designed Allu Sirish's Wedding

How Devanshi Patel Designed Allu Sirish's Wedding

Rediff.com2 days ago

Devanshi Patel turned her passion for storytelling and celebrations into Shreem Events, one of India's sought-after wedding planning companies.

Watch: Step Inside Sonakshi-Zaheer's Home

Watch: Step Inside Sonakshi-Zaheer's Home

Rediff.com4 Mar 2026

In yet another beautiful episode of Asian Paints' Where the Heart Is Season 9, we get to step inside yet another gorgeous celebrity home. And this time, It's Sonakshi Sinha's spacious, sea-facing Mumbai penthouse, which she shares with husband Zaheer Iqbal.

Wankhede Stadium to Honour Ravi Shastri, Dilip Sardesai, Eknath Solkar, and Diana Edulji

Wankhede Stadium to Honour Ravi Shastri, Dilip Sardesai, Eknath Solkar, and Diana Edulji

Rediff.com27 Feb 2026

The Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai will honour cricket legends Ravi Shastri, Dilip Sardesai, Eknath Solkar, and Diana Edulji by naming a stand and gates after them.

Ranji Trophy: Siraj's comeback falls flat as Mumbai eye bonus-point

Ranji Trophy: Siraj's comeback falls flat as Mumbai eye bonus-point

Rediff.com24 Jan 2026

A dominant Mumbai closed in on an outright win with bonus point against Hyderabad on the third day of their Ranji Trophy Elite Group D clash, reducing the hosts to 166 for seven after enforcing follow-on in Hyderabad on Saturday.

Amazon Directors Get Relief in Illegal Abortion Pill Sale Case

Amazon Directors Get Relief in Illegal Abortion Pill Sale Case

Rediff.com22 hours ago

A sessions court in Mumbai has quashed notices issued against two directors of Amazon Seller Services Private Limited for the alleged illegal online sale of abortion pills, citing that Amazon acts as a platform and not the seller.

Job Fraud Suspect Arrested After Months on the Run

Job Fraud Suspect Arrested After Months on the Run

Rediff.com2 Mar 2026

A man was arrested in Gujarat after being on the run for 10 months in connection with a job fraud case in Mumbai. The accused allegedly defrauded a retired railway officer of Rs 17 lakh by promising his son a job in ONGC.

Four Acquitted in Delhi Expressway Robbery Attempt Case

Four Acquitted in Delhi Expressway Robbery Attempt Case

Rediff.com6 days ago

A Delhi court acquitted four men accused of attempting to murder a contractor and his guards during an alleged robbery bid near the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway in 2023, citing the prosecution's failure to prove the charges beyond reasonable doubt due to key witnesses turning hostile.

Four Teams Vie for Finals Berth in DP World PGTI's 72 The League

Four Teams Vie for Finals Berth in DP World PGTI's 72 The League

Rediff.com2 Mar 2026

Four teams, including UP Prometheans and Rajasthan Regals, are in contention to reach the finals of the DP World PGTI's 72 The League after the fourth round at the Classic Golf & Country Club. The final round promises intense competition as teams vie for the top two spots.

Accused in Rohit Shetty Firing Incident Requests Bail to Attend Agra Wedding

Accused in Rohit Shetty Firing Incident Requests Bail to Attend Agra Wedding

Rediff.com2 days ago

An accused in the Rohit Shetty house firing case has requested temporary bail to attend his wedding in Agra, scheduled for March 11. The court will hear the plea on Tuesday.

Suryakumar Yadav Sets Sights on 2028 Olympics Gold After T20 Triumph

Suryakumar Yadav Sets Sights on 2028 Olympics Gold After T20 Triumph

Rediff.com2 days ago

India's T20 World Cup winning captain Suryakumar Yadav has announced his ambition to secure an Olympic gold medal for the country, following their recent World Cup victory.

Actor Varsha Usgaonkar Allegedly Cheated in Investment Scam

Actor Varsha Usgaonkar Allegedly Cheated in Investment Scam

Rediff.com7 days ago

Mumbai police have registered a case against a man accused of cheating actress Varsha Usgaonkar and four others of Rs 47 lakh with promises of high investment returns.

Six Held for Allegedly Supplying Drugs to Students in Mangaluru

Six Held for Allegedly Supplying Drugs to Students in Mangaluru

Rediff.com7 days ago

Police in Mangaluru, Karnataka, have arrested six individuals in two separate incidents for allegedly selling narcotic substances, including MDMA and hydro weed ganja, to college students and young women.

T20 World Cup final: Hotel switch, delayed nets: India leave nothing to chance

T20 World Cup final: Hotel switch, delayed nets: India leave nothing to chance

Rediff.com5 days ago

Ahead of the T20 World Cup final, the Indian cricket team is leaving no stone unturned, from changing hotels due to perceived bad luck to considering a red soil pitch and planning a grand entertainment show featuring Ricky Martin.

On The Vande Bharat After The World Cup Win

On The Vande Bharat After The World Cup Win

Rediff.com2 days ago

Many fans hadn't even bothered to change their Team India jerseys with which they watched the match. A few wanted to carry on the stadium atmosphere into the train singing songs like Chak De India and Vande Mataram. They played them so loudly and ensured no one got a wink of sleep. Of course, the main topic of discussion was Sanju Samson.

Jasprit Bumrah to focus on ODIs ahead of 2027 World Cup

Jasprit Bumrah to focus on ODIs ahead of 2027 World Cup

Rediff.com2 days ago

Bumrah Workload: With focus on 2027 World Cup, pace spearhead to play more ODIs than T20Is

Fadnavis Praises Indian Cricket Team's T20 World Cup Victory in Assembly

Fadnavis Praises Indian Cricket Team's T20 World Cup Victory in Assembly

Rediff.com3 days ago

The Maharashtra Legislative Assembly congratulated the Indian men's cricket team for their T20 World Cup victory, acknowledging the team's discipline, teamwork, and confidence.

BJP MLC kept under 'digital arrest' for 90 minutes posing as ATS sleuths

BJP MLC kept under 'digital arrest' for 90 minutes posing as ATS sleuths

Rediff.com7 days ago

A BJP MLC in Sultanpur, Uttar Pradesh, has filed a complaint alleging he was held under 'digital arrest' by individuals posing as Mumbai ATS officers.

Mumbai records 52.94% voter turnout, down from 2017

Mumbai records 52.94% voter turnout, down from 2017

Rediff.com16 Jan 2026

Mumbai civic polls recorded a voter turnout of 52.94 per cent, a decrease from the 55.53 per cent recorded in the 2017 elections. Counting of votes is scheduled to begin at 10 am at 25 centers across the city.

MP Urges Centre to Enact Law Against Discrimination Towards North-Eastern Citizens

MP Urges Centre to Enact Law Against Discrimination Towards North-Eastern Citizens

Rediff.com2 days ago

BJP MP Tapir Gao has called on the central government to enact a law to protect people from the northeast from discrimination and atrocities outside their home states, following an alleged assault on a Manipuri woman in Delhi.

HC orders man to hand over child custody to mother

HC orders man to hand over child custody to mother

Rediff.com1 days ago

The Bombay High Court has ordered a man to hand over custody of his one-year-old daughter to his estranged wife, observing that the child's best interests lie with the mother as she is still being breastfed.

Not the country I grew up in: Naseer after Mumbai University drops him from event

Not the country I grew up in: Naseer after Mumbai University drops him from event

Rediff.com5 Feb 2026

Veteran actor Naseeruddin Shah has publicly criticized Mumbai University after being uninvited from a student event, citing concerns over freedom of expression and the current political climate.

Abhishek-Aishwarya At Arjun Tendulkar-Saaniya's Wedding

Abhishek-Aishwarya At Arjun Tendulkar-Saaniya's Wedding

Rediff.com7 days ago

Sachin Tendulkar's son Arjun Tendulkar married longtime girlfriend and businesswoman Saaniya Chandhok in Mumbai on March 5, and invited prominent personalities from the worlds of cricket, business, politics and Bollywood.

WPL 2026: Struggling Mumbai Indians, Delhi Capitals eye revival

WPL 2026: Struggling Mumbai Indians, Delhi Capitals eye revival

Rediff.com19 Jan 2026

MI have managed just two wins from five outings, while Delhi Capitals are last with three losses from four matches.

Air India tickets to get costlier as airline levies fuel surcharge

Air India tickets to get costlier as airline levies fuel surcharge

Rediff.com1 days ago

Air India and Air India Express are introducing a fuel surcharge on domestic and international flights due to rising jet fuel prices, impacting travel costs for passengers.

T20 World Cup, India Vs England Semi-Final: Match-Winner Sanju Samson Has Come Of Age: Shastri

T20 World Cup, India Vs England Semi-Final: Match-Winner Sanju Samson Has Come Of Age: Shastri

Rediff.com6 days ago

Former India coach Ravi Shastri praised Sanju Samson's mental fortitude and consistency in the T20 World Cup after his match-winning knock against England in the semi-final.

PhonePe Introduces 'On-The-Go' Card for Contactless Transit Payments Across India

PhonePe Introduces 'On-The-Go' Card for Contactless Transit Payments Across India

Rediff.com1 days ago

PhonePe has launched the 'RuPay On-The-Go' Card, a National Common Mobility Card (NCMC) aimed at digitising transit payments across India. The card enables quick, tap-and-pay transactions on NCMC-enabled services like metros, buses, and trains, even without internet connectivity.

Karnataka Government Considers Sustainable Data Centre Policy to Address Environmental Impact

Karnataka Government Considers Sustainable Data Centre Policy to Address Environmental Impact

Rediff.com1 days ago

The Karnataka government is reviewing its data centre policy to prioritise sustainability due to concerns about the significant water and energy consumption of data centres. The government is exploring coastal locations like Mangaluru for future data centre development and focusing on smaller-scale data centres.

Rohit Sends Big Message Before IPL 2026

Rohit Sends Big Message Before IPL 2026

Rediff.com24 Feb 2026

Rohit Sharma, at 38, is intensifying his fitness regime and signaling his intention to play a full role for Mumbai Indians in IPL 2026, moving beyond being just an Impact Player.

T20 World Cup: 'One More Innings Should Be Really Good'

T20 World Cup: 'One More Innings Should Be Really Good'

Rediff.com6 days ago

'I have actually, for a few years, been trying to do something like this for my country.'

Anushka's Joke Makes Kohli Laugh at Airport!

Anushka's Joke Makes Kohli Laugh at Airport!

Rediff.com23 Feb 2026

Photographer Viral Bhayani captures candid moments of cricket stars Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, and their families at Mumbai airport.

Mumbai mayor post for Sena will be tribute to Bal Thackeray: Shinde

Mumbai mayor post for Sena will be tribute to Bal Thackeray: Shinde

Rediff.com19 Jan 2026

Shinde also emphasised that Mumbai will have a Mahayuti mayor, dismissing reports of new political equations after the results of the civic polls were declared last week.

Shivam Dube: Unsung Hero of World Cup Triumph

Shivam Dube: Unsung Hero of World Cup Triumph

Rediff.com3 days ago

Shivam Dube's consistent and crucial contributions often went unnoticed during India's victorious T20 World Cup campaign, despite his significant impact on the team's success.

Three Arrested in Gurugram for Betting on India-England T20 Semifinal

Three Arrested in Gurugram for Betting on India-England T20 Semifinal

Rediff.com5 days ago

Gurugram Police arrested three individuals for allegedly placing bets on the T20 World Cup semifinal match between India and England. The arrests were made following a raid on a flat in Sector 81, where police seized mobile phones, laptops, and other electronic devices.

CBI Arrests Key Accused in Massive Gain Bitcoin Scam

CBI Arrests Key Accused in Massive Gain Bitcoin Scam

Rediff.com1 days ago

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested Ayush Varshney, co-founder of Darwin Labs, in connection with the 200 million Gain Bitcoin cryptocurrency scam. Varshney was apprehended while attempting to flee the country.