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3 dozen Shivaji statues crop up across Marathwada, cops suspect political motive

Shivaji statues mysteriously crop up across Marathwada, cops suspect political motive

Updated on Apr 9, 2026 24:13 IST

With Elphinstone ROB razing, the city bids adieu to another British-era bridge

Firecrackers went off early in the morning on Sunday to celebrate the demolition of the 115-year-old Elphinstone ROB. (Raju Shinde/HT Photo)

Updated on Apr 5, 2026 23:38 IST

Punjabi Ghasitaram Halwai faces Gulf crisis for 2nd time in 4 decades

Mumbai, India, Mar 17, 2026 – Ghashitaram Mithaiwala's factory outlet in the Dharavi area in Mumbai, India, Mar 17, 2026. (Photo by Raju Shinde/HT Photo) (Raju Shinde)

Updated on Mar 17, 2026 23:54 IST

BMC overlooks coal ban as more eateries switch over from gas

Demand for coal has risen significantly, but supplying it remains a challenge, industry representatives said. (Raju Shinde/HT Photo)

Updated on Mar 13, 2026 22:38 IST

Cabbie crushed as 40-tonne machine part topples from trailer

Mohmmad Assauddin, a 28-year-old cab driver, died when a 40-ton iron plate fell into his car from a moving trailer truck under the Wadala freeway. Mumbai, India. Feb 27, 2026. (Photo by Raju Shinde/HT Photo) (Raju Shinde)

Updated on Feb 28, 2026 01:14 IST

Mumbai Police cracks down on reels in uniform

No more khaki swag on social media: Mumbai Police cracks down on viral reels in uniform

Updated on Feb 21, 2026 24:42 IST

Mumbai police to launch new smart IDs to stop fake cops

Mumbai police to launch new smart IDs to stop fake cops

Updated on Feb 19, 2026 01:04 IST

Moved from Tansa pipeline in 2017, project affected people still await permanent homes

The BMC and the building committee allocated the rooms to people without a lottery in HDIL buildings. (Raju Shinde)

Updated on Nov 19, 2025 02:44 IST

As Elphinstone bridge gets demolished, affected residents face uncertain future

The British-era Elphinstone bridge was closed to traffic on the night of September 12 to make way for the Sewri Worli Elevated Corridor. (Raju Shinde/HT Photo)

Updated on Sep 24, 2025 01:00 IST

New Aarey metro footbridge stays locked, commuters forced to take detour

New Aarey metro footbridge stays locked, commuters forced to take detour

Updated on Sep 6, 2025 01:20 IST

Senior citizens await free pilgrimage under state scheme

Though a regular at meetings at the katta over the past few years, Jairam Vaidya,is wary of facing his friends now, as they tease him about their supposed trip under the Mukhya Mantri Teerth Kshetra Darshan Yojana (Raju Shinde/HT Photo)

Updated on Apr 12, 2025 01:32 IST

107 inspectors-level cops seek transfer out of Beed

Beed, India. Feb 21, 2025: Mossajog villagers displayed posters across Beed district demanding justice for Sarpanch Santosh Deshmukh, who was brutally killed on December 9, 2024, by men connected to a local strongman. Beed, India. Feb 21, 2025. (Photo by Raju Shinde/HT Photo) (Hindustan Times)

Updated on Mar 12, 2025 03:32 IST

Four delivery riders booked for tampering with speed limit of e-bikes

Mumbai, India. Feb 03, 2025: Mumbai Traffic Police seized four E-bikes in the Kandivali area after discovering engine tampering for speeding violations on the Western Express Highway. Mumbai, India. Feb 03, 2025. (Photo by Raju Shinde/HT Photo) (Hindustan Times)

Updated on Feb 4, 2025 03:04 IST

Spate of mysterious hair loss causes panic in 3 Buldhana villages

Villagers have experienced sudden and severe hair loss leading to baldness within days. Representative Image

Updated on Jan 9, 2025 03:50 IST

BMC using space under Amar Mahal Flyover as trash dumping spot

Mumbai, India. June 25, 2024: BMC collected the trash and abandoned vehicles from Govandi and Shivaji Nagar area of M ward and dumped them under Amar Mahal Flyover, Where the major fire broke out in abandoned vehicles. June 25, 2024. (Photo by Raju Shinde/HT Photo)

Updated on Jun 26, 2024 01:22 IST

The leaking, crumbling homes at Ghatkopar’s railway police colony

Despite sending letters requesting for the buildings to be repaired, the residents claim the railway police administration hasn’t taken any action (Raju Shinde/HT Photo)

Updated on Jun 12, 2024 03:49 IST

Survivors, samaritans recount moments of anxiety, stroke of luck

Bhiwandi resident Mohammed Arshad’s (38) right leg was fractured by the metal frame of the hoarding and he was also injured on his left leg. Presently admitted at the Rajawadi Hospital’s male ward on the ground floor, he said he was lucky to have survived the crash. (Raju Shinde/HT Photo)

Updated on May 15, 2024 04:08 IST

Fiat as a fiddle: How a group of Mumbaikars are keeping the classic car alive

Mumbai, India April 14,2024: On Sunday, 62 owners of classic Fiats met in Chembur in Mumbai. Currently, there are only 100 Fiat cars left in Mumbai. Aptil 14,2024. (Photo by Raju Shinde/Ht Photo)

Updated on Apr 16, 2024 04:03 IST

Four acres of mangroves lie dead by Sion-Panvel Highway

Mumbai, India. April 02,2024 : Mangrove trees are being destroyed between Mankhurd and Vashi creek due to lack of water and high pressure gas pipeline. April 02,2024. (Photo by Raju Shinde/HT Photo)

Updated on Apr 4, 2024 04:34 IST

Atal Setu test drive: Smooth ride from South Mumbai, not from Andheri, Ghatkopar

Hindustan Times conducted a test drive between Andheri to Panvel via Mumbai Trans Harbour Link (MTHL) Bridge. (Raju Shinde/HT Photo)

Updated on Mar 16, 2024 03:56 IST

Missing seaman’s family reaches city from Jammu, inspects INS Kochi

Mumbai, India. Mar 09,2024 : Family members of Sahil Verma outside Yellow gate police station in South Mumbai. Indian Navy seaman Sahil Verma has been reported missing at sea from INS Kochi since Feb 27.Mar. 09,2024. (Photo by Raju Shinde/HT Photo)

Updated on Mar 10, 2024 01:48 IST

From leaking ceilings to flaky walls: No end to woes of police colony residents

Mumbai India.Mar 04,2024 - Poor condition of the police housing quarters at Nehru Nagar at Kurla in Mumbai. Residents show the cracked walls and windows.Mar 04,2024. (Photo by Raju Shinde/HT Photo)

Updated on Mar 5, 2024 03:22 IST

Abandoned as an infant, 21-year-old returns in search of her birth parents

When Neha came face-to-face with Khiske, both teared up. “Neha is the first to return among the children my father has found,” said Daya, Khiske’s son. “With age, he has gotten emotional. He remembers she was found wrapped in a ‘godri,’ a dupatta made of old clothes. (Gaurav Bhakare)

Updated on Feb 29, 2024 06:22 IST

Nadda inaugurates busts of 17 heroes

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Updated on Feb 23, 2024 01:14 IST

TV cable saves drunk man who jumped off building

Mumbai, India. Feb 13,2024 - Pratiksha Nagar residents saved the lives of a 30 year old man who attempted suicide by jumping from the fourth floor building at Pratiksha Nagar in Sion, Mumbai. Feb 13,2024. (Photo by HT Photo)

Updated on Feb 14, 2024 02:40 IST

Sion resident declares ₹20,000 reward for missing pet parrot

Sion resident declares <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>20,000 reward for missing pet parrot

Updated on Jan 12, 2024 03:02 IST

120 kms from Mumbai: Water dries up, anger boils over

In the month of December there is a water crisis in the Fughale village in Shahpur Tehsil. Village women are spending whole nights in the forest to collect the water from natural sources.Thane, India Dec 29,2023. (Photo by Raju Shinde/HT Photo)

Updated on Dec 30, 2023 02:16 IST

Roses for honkers under special drive by police at 2 noisy junctions

Mumbai Police have begun a drive against motorists and bikers at JJ junction and Bhendi Bazar junction, locals and children hand over the roses to motorists to urge them to stop unnecessary honking and follow traffic rules, Mumbai, India. Dec 22, 2023. (Photo by Raju Shinde/HT Photo)

Updated on Dec 23, 2023 02:54 IST

CM, Dy CM, CP’s cars among scores that fail road fitness test

CM, Dy CM, CP’s cars among scores that fail road fitness test

Updated on Dec 5, 2023 09:21 IST

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