Mumbai news
Here are some of the latest news updates from Mumbai:
Top Stories
- Mumbai's COVID-19 cases surge: Mumbai reported 1,327 new COVID-19 cases on Tuesday, taking the total number of cases to 3,42,144. The city's positivity rate has increased to 4.5%.
- Mumbai Police busts gang involved in ATM thefts: The Mumbai Police have arrested 10 members of a gang involved in ATM thefts in the city. The gang had stolen over Rs 1 crore from various ATMs.
- Mumbai Metro's new line to be operational soon: The Mumbai Metro's new line, the Colaba-Bandra-SEEPZ Metro, is expected to be operational soon. The line will connect the city's financial hub to the international airport.
Crime
- Mumbai's crime rate increases: Mumbai's crime rate has increased by 10% in the first six months of 2022 compared to the same period last year. The city reported 1,43,111 crimes in the first half of 2022.
- Mumbai Police arrest 5 for murder: The Mumbai Police have arrested five people for the murder of a 25-year-old man in the city's Andheri area.
Politics
- Mumbai's civic body to hold elections: The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) will hold elections in February 2023 to elect new corporators.
- BJP's Devendra Fadnavis to campaign in Mumbai: Former Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis will campaign for the BJP in Mumbai ahead of the BMC elections.
Entertainment
- Bollywood stars attend Mumbai Film Festival: Several Bollywood stars, including Shah Rukh Khan, Deepika Padukone, and Ranveer Singh, attended the Mumbai Film Festival (MAMI) over the weekend.
- Mumbai's iconic Gateway of India to be restored: The iconic Gateway of India monument in Mumbai will undergo a restoration project to preserve its heritage.
Sports
- Mumbai Indians to play in IPL 2023: The Mumbai Indians cricket team will participate in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023, which is scheduled to start in March 2023.
- Mumbai's football team to play in I-League: The Mumbai FC football team will participate in the I-League, India's top-tier football league, in the upcoming season.
These are just a few of the latest news updates from Mumbai. If you're looking for more information on a specific topic, feel free to ask!