796 buses remain off roads as strike by drivers continues in Mumbai

As many as 796 of the more than 1,600 buses wet leased by Mumbai’s civic transport utility BEST remained off roads on Monday as drivers of the private bus operators continued their strike for the sixth day over salary hike and other demands, officials said. Sunil Vaidya, spokesperson of the Brihanmumbai Electric Supply… Continue reading 796 buses remain off roads as strike by drivers continues in Mumbai

Mumbai realty firm stocks may climb wall of worry, one valuation at a time

Real estate stocks of Mumbai-based companies have been hitting lifetime highs on expectations that launches, steady demand, and price increases in the largest real estate market in the country would boost their financials.   Macrotech Developers (Lodha) and Oberoi Realty hit their all-time highs last week, while Godrej Properties came close to its 52-week high… Continue reading Mumbai realty firm stocks may climb wall of worry, one valuation at a time

Maharashtra man makes threat call to Mumbai Police about bombing, arrested

However, when the police official sought more information on it, the caller did not repond | Photo: Pexels The Mumbai police on Sunday arrested a man from the Juhu area who had made a threat call at the Mumbai Police Control Room earlier today. “The man who had placed a threat call at… Continue reading Maharashtra man makes threat call to Mumbai Police about bombing, arrested

Mumbai City FC to face Mohammedan Sporting in Kolkata

The Islanders from Mumbai City FC are set to take the field against the century-old Mohammedan Sporting Club in a Group B encounter of the 132nd Durand Cup, here at the Kishore Bharati Krirangan (KBK) on what will be Super Saturday’s second football game on Saturday. The match kicks off at 4.45 pm… Continue reading Mumbai City FC to face Mohammedan Sporting in Kolkata

Next Opposition meeting to be held in Mumbai on Aug 31-Sep 1

Leaders of the united Opposition, under the banner of Indian National Developmental Democratic Alliance (I.N.D.I.A), are scheduled to hold their third meeting in Mumbai over two days – August 31 and September 1, Congress sources said on Friday. The Opposition leaders came together to cobble up a united front against the Prime… Continue reading Next Opposition meeting to be held in Mumbai on Aug 31-Sep 1

INDIA coalition’s next meet likely on Aug 31-Sept 1 in Mumbai: Reports

Opposition bloc INDIA is likely to hold its next meeting on August 31 and September 1 in Mumbai, sources said on Friday. They said it would be held on the format of the Bengaluru meeting with leaders first confabulating in an informal setting on August 31 before their main meeting the next day.… Continue reading INDIA coalition’s next meet likely on Aug 31-Sept 1 in Mumbai: Reports

Mumbai City FC eye winning start against Mohammedan SC

Last year’s runners-up Mumbai City FC would be gunning for a positive start when they open their campaign against local side Mohammedan Sporting in a Group B match of the Durand Cup football tournament here on Saturday. The visitors have made their intentions clear by announcing a strong 29-member squad, featuring all their… Continue reading Mumbai City FC eye winning start against Mohammedan SC

Opposition likely hold INDIA meet in Mumbai on Aug 31-Sept 1: Report

Opposition bloc INDIA is likely to hold its next meeting on August 31 and September 1 in Mumbai, sources said on Friday. They said it would be held on the format of the Bengaluru meeting with leaders first confabulating in an informal setting on August 31 before their main meeting the next day.… Continue reading Opposition likely hold INDIA meet in Mumbai on Aug 31-Sept 1: Report

Ola expands Prime Plus premium service to Mumbai, Pune, Hyderabad

Representative Image (Photo: Bloomberg) Ola is expanding its Prime Plus premium service to Mumbai, Pune, and Hyderabad after a successful pilot in Bengaluru, said the ride-hailing company on Friday. The service will prevent cancellations or operational hassles by providing professional drivers and assured ride reliability, said the SoftBank-backed firm. Ola, which competes… Continue reading Ola expands Prime Plus premium service to Mumbai, Pune, Hyderabad

Fire breaks out in 16th floor flat of Mumbai high-rise, none hurt

Eight fire engines are at the spot and the firefighting operation is underway, a fire brigade official said. “People have been rescued safely. There is no report of anybody getting trapped inside the building,” he said | Representative Image A fire broke out in a flat of a 23-storey residential building in suburban Kandivali… Continue reading Fire breaks out in 16th floor flat of Mumbai high-rise, none hurt