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    10 hurt as crane on demolition duty topples onto Kurla slums

    Nazim Shaikh, whose home was damaged after a 250-tonne crane toppled onto slum tenements in Qureshi Nagar, Kurla, early Friday
    mumbai news
    Updated on Aug 22, 2026 06:27 IST

    RTO tests 1,430 drivers’ Marathi, issues notices to 422 for not knowing language

    The enforcement has come at a difficult time for many drivers, who say the process of obtaining Marathi training and certificates has itself been cumbersome. (Satish Bate/Hindustan Times)
    mumbai news
    Updated on Aug 21, 2026 02:55 IST

    150 AC double-decker e-buses set to return to Mumbai roads after a delay of more than two years

    mumbai news
    Updated on Aug 20, 2026 02:37 IST

    Western Railway shuts 22 food stalls over hygiene lapses in Maharashtra

    The closure of food stalls along Mumbai's Western Railway has affected stalls at some of the busiest stations, including Bandra, Lower Parel and Charni Road.
    mumbai news
    Updated on Aug 20, 2026 08:47 IST

    Prabhadevi station to get wider entry to ease crowding

    Prabhadevi station to get wider entry to ease crowding
    mumbai news
    Updated on Aug 19, 2026 02:55 IST

    Chaos at RTOs over Marathi proficiency certificates for cab, auto drivers

    Mumbai, India. Aug 18, 2026 - Auto-rickshaw and taxi drivers are waiting at the Tardeo RTO office to collect their Marathi language learning certificates. The state government has made Marathi language compulsory for these drivers to improve communication between public transport drivers and the public. Mumbai, India. Aug 18, 2026. (Photo by Raju Shinde/HT Photo) (Raju Shinde)
    mumbai news
    Updated on Aug 19, 2026 04:14 IST

    BEST workers to go on indefinite hunger strike from today

    Photo for representation (Hindustan Times)
    mumbai news
    Updated on Aug 18, 2026 02:53 IST

    Not again! BEST bus rams 6 parked vehicles in Mumbai

    According to the BEST’s preliminary report, the bus suddenly moved forward when the driver released the handbrake, hitting six vehicles parked ahead (Raju Shinde/HT Photo)
    mumbai news
    Updated on Aug 18, 2026 03:07 IST

    Centre cracks whip on ride aggregators prompting passengers for advance tips

    Representational image (Hindustan Times)
    mumbai news
    Updated on Aug 17, 2026 02:54 IST

    BEST steps up power network expansion across island city as demand rises

    Mumbai, India. Aug 10, 2026 - View of the Dosti Eastern Bay high-rise building located in the Wadala area of central Mumbai. Mumbai, India. Aug 10, 2026. (Photo by Raju Shinde/HT Photo) (Raju Shinde)
    mumbai news
    Updated on Aug 17, 2026 02:52 IST

    Auto, taxi drivers get one more month to learn Marathi, clear test

    The clarification comes at a time when tens of thousands of auto and taxi drivers are flocking to regional transport offices (RTOs) across the state to appear for Marathi language tests. (Anshuman Poyrekar/HT Photo)
    mumbai news
    Updated on Aug 15, 2026 02:44 IST

    CR adds 22 longer-rake services on CSMT-Khopoli corridor from today

    CR adds 22 longer-rake services on CSMT-Khopoli corridor from today
    mumbai news
    Updated on Aug 15, 2026 02:41 IST

    WR appoints nodal officers to keep railway stations free of stray dogs

    The move comes amid concerns about a growing number of stray dogs at railway stations, particularly in crowded areas where their presence can pose a safety risk to commuters, officials said. (HT PHOTO)
    mumbai news
    Updated on Aug 14, 2026 03:15 IST

    Railways cancel tender for 238 AC locals, will manufacture in own workshops

    Railways cancel tender for 238 AC locals, will manufacture in own workshops
    mumbai news
    Updated on Aug 13, 2026 02:55 IST

    No Marathi, no licence: Rule for auto, cab drivers in Maharashtra from August 18

    Long queues were seen at the Tardeo RTO on Wednesday, with auto and taxi drivers waiting to give a Marathi proficiency test. (Anshuman Poyrekar/HT Photo)
    mumbai news
    Updated on Aug 13, 2026 01:45 IST

    Vasai bypass rail project to claim 14 hectares of mangroves

    mumbai news
    Updated on Aug 12, 2026 03:23 IST

    East-west connectivity set for a boost with launch of 3 infra projects on Thursday

    The first phase of Metro Line 2B, from Mandale till Diamond Garden, was operationalised on April 8 (Hindustan Times)
    mumbai news
    Updated on Aug 12, 2026 03:20 IST

    Mumbai locals hit by multiple technical snags

    Mumbai locals hit by multiple technical snags
    mumbai news
    Updated on Aug 11, 2026 03:02 IST

    Commuters may soon shop, eat and pick up essentials at elevated railway station decks

    mumbai news
    Updated on Aug 9, 2026 03:20 IST

    Metro-1 to run more frequently from Monday

    Mumbai: A metro train arrives at a station after Mumbai Metro One Private Limited (MMOPL) allowed resumption of metro train services in the Versova- Andheri-Ghatkopar corridor from Oct. 19, at Andheri station in Mumbai, Saturday, Oct. 17, 2020. (PTI Photo/Kunal Patil)(PTI17-10-2020_000136B) (PTI)
    mumbai news
    Updated on Aug 9, 2026 02:50 IST

    Families dragged out as demolition begins in Dharavi’s Meghwadi

    Mumbai, India. Aug 06, 2026 - Bipin Padaya, a resident of Meghwadi in Dharavi, lost consciousness during the demolition of his home. Sixteen families in Meghwadi, Dharavi, are scheduled for eviction and demolition of their homes on Thursday under police protection, following unsuccessful negotiations and their refusal to vacate. This action is part of the Slum Rehabilitation Authority (SRA) initiative under the Dharavi Redevelopment Project (DRP) to expedite the clearance of Sector 6. Mumbai, India. Aug 06, 2026. (Photo by Raju Shinde/HT Photo) (Raju Shinde)
    mumbai news
    Updated on Aug 7, 2026 02:56 IST

    Auto, taxi drivers rush to learn Marathi, stay on the road

    Hundreds of auto-rickshaw and taxi drivers flocked to a modest community hall in Saki Naka on Wednesday to take a Marathi language proficiency test. (Satish Bate/Hindustan Times)
    mumbai news
    Updated on Aug 6, 2026 03:25 IST

    22 BEST depots to be revamped to fund ₹28k-crore revival

    BEST owns bus depots spanning across 190 acres. Of these, 22 depots covering 132 acres will undergo redevelopment as part of the proposed overhaul. (Bhushan Koyande/HT Photo)
    mumbai news
    Updated on Aug 5, 2026 03:05 IST

    1,500 e-buses to revive 125 BEST bus routes

    BEST currently operates 400 bus routes with 2,800 buses. (Anshuman Poyrekar/HT PHOTO)
    mumbai news
    Updated on Aug 5, 2026 03:04 IST

    IRCTC shuts Mumbai Central’s Jan Aahar over hygiene lapses, poor food quality

    Mumbai, India - 03, Aug 2025: IRCTC Shuts Mumbai Central Jan Aahar Outlet over Hygiene and Food Quality Violations, in Mumbai, India, on Monday, Aug 03, 2026. (Photo by Bhushan Koyande/HT Photo)
    mumbai news
    Updated on Aug 4, 2026 02:59 IST

    Smudged tickets trigger disputes between rail commuters, TCs

    Smudged tickets trigger disputes between rail commuters, TCs
    mumbai news
    Updated on Aug 3, 2026 03:06 IST

    After FDA crackdown, railways begin their own inspection, seal food stall at Thane station

    After FDA crackdown, railways begin their own inspection, seal food stall at Thane station
    mumbai news
    Updated on Jul 31, 2026 03:05 IST

    WR to rebuild Bandra-Khar flyover in half the time to fast-track sixth rail line

    WR to rebuild Bandra-Khar flyover in half the time to fast-track sixth rail line
    mumbai news
    Updated on Jul 31, 2026 03:05 IST

    BEST collects ₹16.5 cr in penalties from wet-lease cos in 2 yrs

    BEST collects <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>16.5 cr in penalties from wet-lease cos in 2 yrs
    mumbai news
    Updated on Jul 30, 2026 03:12 IST

    Retiring rooms at Mumbai Central to make way for budget hotel

    Retiring rooms at Mumbai Central to make way for budget hotel
    mumbai news
    Updated on Jul 29, 2026 03:14 IST
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