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Mumbai faces long CNG queues for second day after major pipeline damage

CNG pumps across Mumbai and neighbouring areas witnessed long queues for the second straight day on Tuesday, as supply disruptions caused by damage to a key gas pipeline continued to hamper refuelling for vehicles. Most CNG pumps, including those operated by Mahanagar Gas Limited (MGL), saw long queues from early morningparticularly of black-yellow taxis and autorickshawswith several drivers reporting wait times of three to four hours, compared to the usual 15 to 30 minutes. As per Mahanagar Gas Limited, the disruption began on Sunday after third-party damage to GAIL's main supply pipeline inside the Rashtriya Chemicals and Fertilisers (RCF) compound hit gas flow to MGL's City Gate Station at Wadala - a key entry point for the Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) supply to the city. MGL on Monday evening said nearly 60 per cent, or 225 of the 389 CNG pumps supplying gas to the Mumbai Metropolitan Region, remained operational, and full restoration was expected by Tuesday noon. "I've been ..

CNG supply to Mumbai hit after pipeline damage; autos, taxis affected

CNG supply to the financial capital was affected on Sunday due to a damage to the main pipeline, Mahangar Gas (MGL) said. A majority of autorickshaws and taxis, including those operated by companies such as Ola and Uber, and also some of the buses run by public transport undertakings run on compressed natural gas (CNG) supplied by MGL. The gas utility, however, said it has "prioritised" supply to residences that will ensure that piped natural gas supply to homes continues. "Due to third-party damage in the main gas supply pipeline of GAIL (Gas Authority of India) inside RCF (Rashtriya Chemicals and Fertiliser) compound, the gas supply to MGL's City Gate Station (CGS) at Wadala has been affected," a company statement said. CNG stations across Mumbai, Thane and Navi Mumbai, including the dedicated CNG stations for public transport undertakings "may not operate" due to stoppage of gas supply in CGS Wadala, and, thereby, the MGL pipeline network, it added. The company did not give any

Mumbai realty market sees 4-fold jump in institutional investment: Report

Mumbai's real estate market witnessed a fourfold jump in institutional investments to USD 1.19 billion in the first nine months of 2025, driven by foreign investors which want to fund residential and commercial projects for better returns, according to Cushman & Wakefield. Real estate consultant Cushman & Wakefield's India Capital Markets Q3 2025 report showed that the institutional investments in Mumbai jumped to USD 1,195.78 million in January-September period of this year from USD 295.57 million in the year-ago period. Out of the total inflow in Mumbai property market, the consultant noted that foreign capital accounted for two-thirds (67 per cent) at USD 797.7 million, led by investors from the US (USD 500 million) and Japan (USD 297 million). Domestic investors contributed the remaining USD 398 million. Somy Thomas, Executive Managing Director of Capital Markets, noted that the institutional investment in Mumbai real estate market has crossed USD 1 billion mark for the ...

Mumbai’s ₹2 trillion transport makeover: Can India’s financial capital finally move freely?

A record ₹2-trillion bet is being placed to fix Mumbai’s transport maze, from an overstretched suburban rail network and fading BEST buses to a rapidly growing metro grid and coastal links.

NYC will turn into Mumbai: Real estate billionaire after Mamdani's victory

After Mamdani won the New York City mayor election on November 4, he vowed to immediately begin working to fulfil his campaign promises, which included a rent freeze in rent-stabilised apartments

Tsherin Sherpa's first solo show in India is a Himalayan dialogue

The ancient thangka technique finds a contemporary idiom in the Nepalese artist's works that speak of heritage, identity, displacement

Bernhard Schulte's India arm buys Mumbai office space for ₹304 crore

BSM, which currently operates from Powai, manages a diverse fleet of vessels including bulk carriers, container ships, and tankers

India among top data centre markets; Mumbai costs among lowest globally

India has emerged as one of the world's most attractive markets for data centre investment, with Mumbai ranking as the second-lowest-cost region globally for data centre construction in 2025, according to the latest Turner & Townsend Data Centre Construction Cost Index. The report states that Mumbai's data centre construction cost is just USD 6.64 per watt, positioning the city 51st out of 52 global markets assessed. The ranking is based on the cost per watt to build data centres, with 1st rank representing the highest construction costs and 52nd the lowest. Thus, Mumbai's 51st position indicates it is the second most cost-effective city in the world for data centre construction, offering significantly lower costs compared to most other markets. This low-cost environment gives India a strategic edge for investment, substantially lower than other major hubs such as Tokyo, Singapore, and Zurich, where costs per watt are at least twice as high. Mumbai also benefits from a cheaper ...

MMRDA plans ₹1.05 trillion integrated tunnel road network across Mumbai

The 70-km underground corridor will link Coastal Road, BKC, and the airport, creating a third mode of travel beneath the city

Over 90,000 stray dogs in Mumbai but only 8 shelters for them: BMC

There are over 90,000 stray dogs in Mumbai, but the number of shelters for them is only eight, civic officials said on Saturday, a day after the Supreme Court directed relocation of stray canines to designated shelters after due sterilisation and vaccination. The officials said that in order to implement the apex court's order, more dog shelters need to be set up in the metropolis. Taking note of the "alarming rise" in dog bite incidents within institutional areas like educational institutions, hospitals and railway stations, the Supreme Court on Friday directed the forthwith relocation of stray canines to designated shelters after due sterilisation and vaccination. It said the recurrence of dog bite incidents within institutional areas reflected not only administrative apathy but also a "systemic failure" to secure these premises from preventable hazards. The SC also directed the states and Union Territories to take appropriate steps to address the "deficiencies and shortcomings"

Mumbai takes the crown in the list of Asia's happiest cities of 2025

Mumbai emerges as Asia's happiest city with 94% of residents saying the city makes them happy; Beijing, Shanghai, Chiang Mai, and Hanoi follow

Goldman Sachs promotes 49 people from India as managing directors

Goldman Sachs has promoted a record 49 executives from India as managing directors, reflecting the growing importance of its Bengaluru technology hub in the firm's global structure.

Ajmera Realty to launch projects worth ₹12,000 cr in Mumbai's Wadala

Ajmera Realty plans Rs 12,000 crore project launches in Wadala, including luxury homes and office spaces, as the developer bets big on Mumbai's premium real estate market

ED raids Mumbai sites linked to Varanium Cloud IPO fraud worth Rs 40 crore

The Enforcement Directorate raided multiple Mumbai locations linked to Varanium Cloud and its promoter Harshavardhan Sabale in a ₹40-crore money laundering case tied to its 2022 IPO.

Man tries to open emergency exit on flight at Varanasi airport; arrested

A man aboard an Akasa Air flight from Varanasi to Mumbai was detained after he tried to open the plane's emergency exit while it was taxiing for takeoff

Police had contacted ex-minister Kesarkar during Mumbai hostage crisis

Police had contacted former Maharashtra School Education Minister Deepak Kesarkar when Rohit Arya held 17 children and two adults hostage at a recording studio in Mumbai, during negotiation efforts, officials said on Monday, adding that the politician's statement may be recorded. Crime Branch officials stated that they will record statements of everyone connected to the case, including the senior inspector of Powai police station and a Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP)-rank officer involved in the negotiations with Arya. A statement of Kesarkar may also be recorded, an official added. Additionally, the Crime Branch is in the process of recording statements of celebrities and actors who had visited the Powai studio during the audition' process. The Mumbai Police Crime Branch is currently probing the death of Arya, who was killed in police firing during the rescue operation on Thursday. On the day of the incident, when it became known that Arya wanted to speak with Kesarkar, the ..

Hurdles cleared for Mumbai Coastal Road work to begin soon, says Goyal

Union minister Piyush Goyal said on Sunday that all major hurdles in the Mumbai Coastal Road project, planned to extend up to Virar in Palghar district, have been resolved and that work on it will begin soon. The ambitious Coastal Road now runs from Marine Drive in south Mumbai to Worli, where it connects to the Bandra Worli Sea Link. In later phases, the road will be taken to Versova and then to Virar, which is part of the Mumbai Metropolitan Region. Once completed, the travel time from Nariman Point to Virar is expected to be reduced to just 35 to 40 minutes. All approvals related to the Coastal Road project, including land acquisition, transfer of saltpan lands, and clearances from the Coastal Regulation Zone, Environment Ministry, and Forest Department, have been secured, said Goyal. With these permissions in place, the project will now move ahead rapidly, said the Union Commerce Minister after chairing a high-level review meeting in Mumbai. Goyal, who also represents the Nort

Dubai's Boo Boo Laand to debut in India with Mumbai launch by 2026

The Dubai-based luxury kids' entertainment brand will open its first Indian venue at Jio World Plaza in Mumbai by 2026, with Rs 110 crore earmarked for expansion over three years

Mumbai hostage crisis: Last rites of Rohit Arya performed in Pune

The last rites of Rohit Arya, who was gunned down by the Mumbai police after he took 19 people hostage, were performed in Pune in the early hours of Saturday. The 50-year-old had held 17 children, between the ages of 10 and 12, hostage at a studio in Mumbai's Powai area on Thursday. Police rescued the children and two adults after a three-hour hostage drama that ended in Arya's death. His body was transported to Pune after a post-mortem at Mumbai's JJ Hospital. The last rites were performed in the presence of Arya's wife, son and other close members of his family. According to police sources, Arya had been living away from Pune for some time. Preliminary information suggests he had very little contact with his family in recent years. Arya had earlier claimed that the dues for a project he had undertaken for the Maharashtra education department were pending, and he had even staged a protest in Pune to get the amount.

Mumbai property registrations fall 14% in Oct: Knight Frank India report

Despite a 14 per cent annual dip, Mumbai's housing market held steady above 11,000 registrations in October 2025, with demand led by mid-income buyers and Western suburbs