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Scuffle breaks out in Mumbai as iPhone 17 launch draws early-morning crowds

Sale of the new series of iPhones started on Friday, with excited customers queuing up outside the country's first Apple Store since early hours and even indulging in a scuffle before its opening. Like with the launch of any new model, excited customers started queuing up outside the store at the Jio World Drive mall in the Bandra Kurla Complex business district in the wee hours. A little before 6 am, a scuffle broke out among some of the customers who had queued up, prompting the security personnel to intervene. Visuals show a group of Apple customers exchanging blows and being taken away by both private and government security personnel. The police was also forced to resort to mild caning and dragged the miscreants out. As per the city police, there were about 300 customers in two different lines outside the Apple Store and the minor scuffle erupted because one person tried to break into the queue. Once the store opened at the designated time of 8 am, it was a smooth flow with .

Maharashtra govt and Finland to jointly modernise Mumbai's Sassoon Dock

The Maharashtra government, in collaboration with Finland, will undertake technology-driven modernisation of Mumbai's historic Sassoon Dock, state minister Nitesh Rane said on Wednesday. The fisheries and port development minister held a meeting with a delegation of Finland officials and representatives of Finnish companies at the dock to discuss strategic plans for upgrading the facility located in south Mumbai, an official release said. Built in the 19th century, Sassoon Dock is among Mumbai's oldest and busiest fishing harbours, currently under pressure from operations exceeding its original capacity. This has raised concerns about hygiene, odour, fish handling standards and overall safety. The proposed modernisation will introduce modular infrastructure to address operational challenges and environmental issues, aiming to transform Sassoon Dock into a world-class, clean, efficient and sustainable harbour. Rane said the government was positive about the project and emphasized th

Recurring mishaps push MMRDA to suspend Mumbai monorail service from Sep 20

Mumbai's monorail, the only such system in India, has faced repeated glitches, including incidents last month when over 700 passengers had to be rescued by the fire brigade

Mahindra Lifespaces to redevelop Chembur societies worth ₹1,700 crore

Mahindra Lifespaces to redevelop two housing societies in Chembur with Rs 1,700 crore potential, strengthening its Mumbai redevelopment pipeline

IMD issues yellow alert in Mumbai as it battles heavy rain, traffic snarls

Mumbai faced torrential downpours, causing water-logging, traffic delays, and school closures while thunderstorms and strong winds persist in the city and suburbs

17 rescued after Monorail stops on tracks in Mumbai due to technical issue

A monorail train came to an abrupt halt on tracks due to a "technical fault" in Mumbai on Monday morning, following which 17 passengers onboard were rescued, officials said. The incident took place between the Antop Hill Bus Depot and GTBN monorail station in Wadala, they said. The incident was reported at 7.16 am due to some "technical fault," a civic official said as per the information received from the Mumbai police control room. The stranded passengers were rescued after about 45 minutes. All the passengers were safe and shifted to another monorail train, the official said. The Maha Mumbai Metro Operation Corporation Limited (MMMOCL ), which is responsible for the operation of the monorail, could not be reached for comments. Last month, during heavy rains, two monorail trains got stuck at different locations in the city, leading to the rescue of hundreds of passengers from them.

Mumbai on yellow alert as heavy rain causes waterlogging, traffic snarls

Heavy showers disrupt traffic and rail services in Mumbai, while Raigad and Thane remain under red alert; IMD forecasts continued rain in Maharashtra this week

RBI buys 4.16-acres in Nariman Point from Mumbai Metro for Rs 3,472 cr

Central bank has purchased the parcel for self-use and commercial purposes, according to documents

Western suburbs lead Mumbai's Rs 1.31 trn redevelopment boom: Knight Frank

Knight Frank India says society redevelopment projects across Mumbai will unlock 44,277 new homes by 2030, with western suburbs accounting for nearly three-quarters of supply

Redevelopment rush in Mumbai: Extra carpet area is the new dealmaker

For tenants, this translates into the promise of spacious, modern apartments replacing crumbling old buildings

Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff sells apartment for ₹15.6 crore in Mumbai

The property in Rustomjee Paramount offers excellent connectivity to Vithalbhai Patel Road, Swami Vivekanand Road, and the Western Express Highway, offering residents a convenient commute

Mumbai bids grand farewell to Ganpati; 21K idols immersed against all odds

Rains and a bomb threat failed to dampen the spirit of devotees of Lord Ganesh in Mumbai as they gathered in large numbers to bid adieu to their beloved deity amid the beating of 'dhol-tasha' and clouds of 'gulal' rising in the air as the 10-day Ganpati festival drew to a close on Saturday. Till 3 pm, more than 2,100 Ganpati idols were immersed in various water bodies in Mumbai, officials said. Scores of people were seen sitting on road dividers, terraces of buildings, balconies, trees, and poles to catch a glimpse of the grand finale as the idols made their way to the city's beaches and other water bodies amid chants of 'Ganpati Bappa Morya, pudhachya varshi lavkar ya' - a fervent wish for the god's early return next year. Earlier in the day, 'rangolis' were drawn on roads, even as parts of the city witnessed light to moderate showers since morning. According to the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), 2,198 Ganapati idols, including 59 of 'Sarvajanik mandals' (local communit

Mumbai hoax threat: Police arrest Noida man for '400 kg RDX' message

Mumbai Police arrested a Noida resident for sending hoax bomb threats of 400 kg RDX in 34 vehicles; security has been heightened ahead of Ganesh visarjan processions

'34 human bombs, 400 kg RDX': Mumbai Police on alert after terror threat

Mumbai Police are on high alert after a threat call claimed 34 human bombs with 400 kg RDX were planted in vehicles; security has been increased across the city

Arkade Developers to buy 3.54-acre Bhandup West land for ₹148 crore

Arkade Developers has signed an MoU to acquire Woollen and Textile Industries Ltd, giving it ownership of a 3.54-acre land parcel in Bhandup West for Rs 148 crore

Arkade Developers buys 14,364 sq metre land in Mumbai for ₹148 crore

Realty firm Arkade Developers Ltd on Wednesday said it has bought 14,364 sq metre land in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) for Rs 148 crore. In a regulatory filing, the company informed that it has entered into an MoU (memorandum of understanding) to acquire 100 per cent shareholding in Woollen and Textile Industries Ltd. "The proposed acquisition includes a land parcel admeasuring 14,363.60 sq metres located in Bhandup (West). The total consideration for the deal is Rs 148 crore," Arkade Developers said. The company has completed 31 projects comprising 5 million square feet of area so far. It is constructing another 2 million sq ft area. Mumbai-based Arkade Developers is one of the leading real estate firms in the country.

Shilpa Shetty's restaurant Bastian Bandra to close amid ₹60 cr fraud case

Shilpa Shetty's popular Bandra restaurant Bastian will close on September 4; the move comes as she and her husband Raj Kundra face allegations in a ₹60 crore fraud case

India's top cities hold 106 mn sq ft TOD real estate potential: CBRE

CBRE estimates 106 million sq ft TOD-linked real estate potential in India's top cities, with Delhi-NCR, Mumbai, and Chennai leading growth around major transit hubs

Maratha reservation: Jarange Patil's fast hits Mumbai's nerve centre

Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange-Patil's hunger strike at Azad Maidan has disrupted South Mumbai, impacting offices, financial institutions, luxury retail and traffic movement

Mumbai property registrations dip 3% in August, stamp duty down 6%

Mumbai registered 11,230 properties in August 2025, down 3% year-on-year, with stamp duty falling 6% as residential demand dominated and luxury housing gained traction