News for 'Vile Parle Station'

Professor murdered on Mumbai local on wife's birthday; accused held

Professor murdered on Mumbai local on wife's birthday; accused held

Rediff.com25 Jan 2026

Based on preliminary information, the Borivali GRP have registered a murder case against an unidentified person. Efforts are being made to trace the attacker, the official added.

Mumbai civic polls marred by voter list discrepancies, confusion

Mumbai civic polls marred by voter list discrepancies, confusion

Rediff.com16 Jan 2026

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections were marred by widespread complaints of voter list discrepancies, missing names, and confusion, impacting voters and election staff alike.

Bomb hoax at Mumbai suburban station

Bomb hoax at Mumbai suburban station

Rediff.com15 Jul 2006

The station was evacuated as a preventive measure.

Locals mourn closure of Parle G's 87-year-old factory, miss 'aroma' of biscuits

Locals mourn closure of Parle G's 87-year-old factory, miss 'aroma' of biscuits

Rediff.com31 Jul 2016

The factory, which had become synonymous with Vile Parle station, is being shut down due to lowering production output

'Child needs mother's care': Court grants bail in kidnapping case

'Child needs mother's care': Court grants bail in kidnapping case

Rediff.com17 Aug 2025

A Mumbai court granted bail to a woman arrested for kidnapping in 2013, emphasizing the importance of a child's access to their natural guardian. The court considered the accused's daughter, who has been in a children's home since her mother's arrest, and the lack of progress in the trial.

Mumbai local trains running late

Mumbai local trains running late

Rediff.com24 Jun 2003

A damaged overhead wire on the slow line near Vile Parle station is the cause for the late running of trains.

Ganpati Bappa In Police Uniform!

Ganpati Bappa In Police Uniform!

Rediff.com1 Sep 2022

The Vile Parle police station in north west Mumbai celebrated Ganesh Chaturthi with an idol of Lord Ganesha dressed as a police officer!

PHOTOS: Suburban train derails in Mumbai; one injured, services hit

PHOTOS: Suburban train derails in Mumbai; one injured, services hit

Rediff.com15 Sep 2015

Seven coaches of a suburban train travelling from Mumbai's Andheri to Churchgate station, have derailed between Andheri and Vile Parle. Details awaited.

Cash-for-voes: Tawde sends legal notice to Rahul, Kharge

Cash-for-voes: Tawde sends legal notice to Rahul, Kharge

Rediff.com22 Nov 2024

BJP leader Vinod Tawde has demanded an apology from Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, Rahul Gandhi, and party spokesperson Supriya Shrinate for making "false and baseless" allegations against him in the cash-for-votes incident in Maharashtra. Tawde was accused by the Bahujan Vikas Aghadi of distributing Rs 5 crore to woo voters. He has sent a legal notice to the Congress leaders, claiming they were aware the story was fabricated and demanding an unconditional apology within 24 hours. If the apology is not forthcoming, Tawde has threatened to initiate criminal and civil proceedings against the trio.

Modi's visit: Drones, kites, balloons banned in Mumbai

Modi's visit: Drones, kites, balloons banned in Mumbai

Rediff.com15 May 2024

Modi is scheduled to hold a campaign roadshow in Ghatkopar in eastern Mumbai on Wednesday and address a public meeting in the city on Friday.

PHOTOS: Mumbai hassled with train delays, traffic snarls for second day

PHOTOS: Mumbai hassled with train delays, traffic snarls for second day

Rediff.com16 Sep 2015

Tuesday's nightmare continued well into Wednesday morning for Mumbaikars, as trains on the Western Railway ran behind schedule.

Ambani case: Borge's family alleges foul play

Ambani case: Borge's family alleges foul play

Rediff.com29 Apr 2009

Family members of Bharat Borge, a key witness in Anil Ambani's chopper sabotage case who was found dead under mysterious circumstances on a railway track in a Mumbai suburb, have sought a CBI enquiry into his death.

Railway ministry plans to invest Rs 40,000 crore in Mumbai

Railway ministry plans to invest Rs 40,000 crore in Mumbai

Rediff.com22 Apr 2016

Suresh Prabhu said Central and the state government will collaborate to implement big projects.

10 must-visit vada pav joints in Mumbai

10 must-visit vada pav joints in Mumbai

Rediff.com29 Nov 2015

If you've lived in this city even for a day, then there's no way you cannot fall in love with the street food that defines Mumbai -- vada pav.

Maha curbs: Fruit vendors, security services exempted

Maha curbs: Fruit vendors, security services exempted

Rediff.com6 Apr 2021

The strict curbs, including a curfew from 8 pm till 7 am, and prohibitory orders during the daytime on weekdays came into force from Monday in the state.

Mumbai cops get gangster Ravi Pujari's custody till Mar 9

Mumbai cops get gangster Ravi Pujari's custody till Mar 9

Rediff.com23 Feb 2021

Earlier, Pujari was brought to India from South Africa in February last year after being on the run for several years and was lodged in a jail in Bengaluru.

'We are not worried what Modiji says about Muslims'

'We are not worried what Modiji says about Muslims'

Rediff.com18 May 2024

While political experts claim that the Modi Magic is missing in the 2024 general election, the common people in the street -- at least those in the crowd on Thursday -- vow that they will vote for Modi and the candidate who contests the election doesn't matter much.

2002-2003 Mumbai blasts case: HC releases Atif Mulla on bail

2002-2003 Mumbai blasts case: HC releases Atif Mulla on bail

Rediff.com10 Aug 2016

A division bench of justices A S Oka and A A Sayed granted bail to Atif Mulla on a surety of Rs 1.50 lakh.

Day after bridge collapse, Western Railway resumes train services

Day after bridge collapse, Western Railway resumes train services

Rediff.com4 Jul 2018

Mumbaikars, especially the office-goers, heaved a sigh of relief as the train services were restored.

Rains continue in Mumbai; road, rail traffic hit

Rains continue in Mumbai; road, rail traffic hit

Rediff.com1 Jul 2023

Commuters on some routes, including the Harbour line that operates services between Panvel and Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT), complained of delay in train operations in the morning hours.

Sombre Gudi Padwa celebration amid COVID-19 pandemic

Sombre Gudi Padwa celebration amid COVID-19 pandemic

Rediff.com25 Mar 2020

The Gudi Padwa processions are cancelled. Police are also maintaining a tight bandobast to prevent people from crowding the markets.

Maharashtra lockdown 4.0: What's allowed, what's not

Maharashtra lockdown 4.0: What's allowed, what's not

Rediff.com19 May 2020

The Maharashtra government announced categorisation of various areas into red and non-red zones

2002-03 Mumbai blasts: Lifer for 3, 10-yr jail for others

2002-03 Mumbai blasts: Lifer for 3, 10-yr jail for others

Rediff.com6 Apr 2016

Accused Wahid Ansari and Farhan Khot were also awarded life imprisonment in the 2002-2003 bomb blasts case.

Hit-and-run case: Crucial week for Salman Khan

Hit-and-run case: Crucial week for Salman Khan

Rediff.com6 Dec 2015

The Bombay High Court is slated to deliver its verdict this week on an appeal filed by actor Salman Khan against the five year sentence awarded to him in the 2002 hit-and-run case.

Heavy rains lash Mumbai; schools, colleges to be shut today

Heavy rains lash Mumbai; schools, colleges to be shut today

Rediff.com20 Sep 2017

Flight operations at the Mumbai airport were suspended for nearly half an hour as visibility dropped well below the required 550 meter-mark

Pawar, Gehlot, Smriti... biggies cast their votes

Pawar, Gehlot, Smriti... biggies cast their votes

Rediff.com29 Apr 2019

Take a look at the famous faces who exercised their democratic right.

Heavy downpour brings Mumbai to a halt, 28 killed

Heavy downpour brings Mumbai to a halt, 28 killed

Rediff.com2 Jul 2019

Heavy rains lashing Mumbai since Sunday have thrown rail, air and road traffic out of gear, with several trains and flights being cancelled. With IMD forecast of heavy rains for Tuesday, the authorities declared a holiday in the city and adjoining regions, asking people to avoid stepping out of their houses.

Coronavirus to test Mumbai's resilient spirit

Coronavirus to test Mumbai's resilient spirit

Rediff.com19 Mar 2020

'Coronavirus is not the only emergency, and it is certainly not the only illness people can suffer from'

BJP leaders observe day-long fast to protest Parliament washout

BJP leaders observe day-long fast to protest Parliament washout

Rediff.com12 Apr 2018

Shah said the Opposition's 'irresponsible' conduct caused a loss of over Rs 333 crore of public money and the ruling National Democratic Alliance MPs' decision to forgo their salaries was a 'call of conscience'.

5 hurt as part of bridge collapses in Mumbai; railway orders probe

5 hurt as part of bridge collapses in Mumbai; railway orders probe

Rediff.com3 Jul 2018

Incessant rains apparently caused cracks in the bridge, resulting in its collapse, an official said.

Sheena Bora Trial: Why does Indrani now want a lie detector test?

Sheena Bora Trial: Why does Indrani now want a lie detector test?

Rediff.com14 Feb 2019

Happy with her latest move, Indrani departed from Courtroom 51 with a spring in her step. The woman who hopped up into the jail truck was a cheerful one.

The Mystery of Varavara Rao's Injury

The Mystery of Varavara Rao's Injury

Rediff.com23 Jul 2020

'In what must go down as one of the most nonchalant remarks by the head of any hospital, J J Hospital Dean Dr Ranjit Mankeshwar said: 'We do not know where the staff was, but he did not suffer serious wounds'.'

#MumbaiMeriJaan: 12 sketches that reveal the city's soul

#MumbaiMeriJaan: 12 sketches that reveal the city's soul

Rediff.com15 Sep 2016

A young Mumbai artist brings the city alive.

Sheena Bora Trial: What's Peter's crime?

Sheena Bora Trial: What's Peter's crime?

Rediff.com9 Jan 2019

The 25 odd witnesses that so far had given testimony had not come up with anything incriminating against Peter or the way Shivade characterised it -- "not even a whisper."

Rajinikanth's Kaala Karikalan: Whose story is it anyway?

Rajinikanth's Kaala Karikalan: Whose story is it anyway?

Rediff.com6 Jun 2017

As superstar Rajinikanth begins shooting his newest film Kaala Karikalan in Mumbai, there is much speculation about which Tamilian ganglord the Thalaivar is bringing to life.

'People know me for my films; nobody knows me beyond that'

'People know me for my films; nobody knows me beyond that'

Rediff.com8 Apr 2015

Filmmaker Prakash Jha opens up about his life.