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Mumbai Traffic Advisory Issued Ahead Of Lionel Messi’s GOAT India Tour 2025 Event: Check Details | Mumbai-news News

Mumbai Traffic Advisory Issued Ahead Of Lionel Messi’s GOAT India Tour 2025 Event: Check Details | Mumbai-news News

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Last Updated:December 14, 2025, 10:58 IST There will be no parking facilities at the Wankhede and Brabourne Stadiums. Spectators are advised to use public transport services. Lionel Messi. (AFP Photo) Mumbai Police have issued a traffic advisory ahead of football icon Lionel Messi’s much-anticipated GOAT India Tour 2025 event in the city, warning of congestion and announcing temporary restrictions in several areas to ensure smooth movement and public safety. According to the advisory large crowd with their vehicles is expected to attend the event scheduled at the Wankhede Stadium and Brabourne Stadium on Sunday, December 14. To facilitate commuters and avoid inconvenience to the public, traffic arrangements have been revised by Prashant Pardeshi, Deputy Commissioner of Police (South), Traffic, Brihanmumbai, under Section 115 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988. According to the advisory, there will be no parking facilities at the Wankhede and Brabourne Stadiums. Spectators are advised to use public transport services such as local trains, BEST bus and Mumbai Metro. The traffic diversion and restrictions will be imposed from 12 pm to 11 …

82 Children And Young Adults Missing In Mumbai Over Past Month, Police Urge Vigilance | Mumbai-news News

82 Children And Young Adults Missing In Mumbai Over Past Month, Police Urge Vigilance | Mumbai-news News

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Last Updated:December 13, 2025, 12:48 IST Police urged citizens to report any information immediately by calling the police emergency number 112 or the 1098 Childline helpline. Mumbai Police. (File Photo/PTI) Mumbai, which is often regarded as one of the safest cities in the country, has reported 82 cases of missing minors and young adults over the past 36 days, prompting the police to urge citizens to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity immediately. According to the reports, older adolescents are the most affected, with 18-year-olds accounting for more than half the cases, 41 girls and 13 boys. Children as young as five-year-old girls and 11-year-old boys were also reported missing during this period. Police stations in Kurar Village, Vakola, Powai, Malwani and Sakinaka reported multiple cases. CNBC, quoted police officials saying that the actual numbers may be higher, as many cases go unreported due to factors such as parental hesitation, social stigma, and taboos linked to missing children. Authorities have appealed to citizens to immediately share any information that could help trace the missing …

Grand Statue Of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj To Come Up AT CSMT: Devendra Fadnavis | Mumbai-news News

Grand Statue Of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj To Come Up AT CSMT: Devendra Fadnavis | Mumbai-news News

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Last Updated:December 09, 2025, 22:46 IST CM Fadnavis announced a grand statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj will be installed at CSMT in Mumbai once the redesigned development plan secures all statutory approvals. Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis (Image: PTI/File) Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday announced in the state assembly that the Union Government has cleared the way for installing a grand statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj at Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT). He said the statue will be placed within the station premises once the redesigned development plan secures all statutory approvals, adding that it will be an integral part of the ongoing redevelopment of the heritage structure. Fadnavis was responding to concerns raised during the assembly discussion, after Shiv Sena (UBT) MLA Bhaskar Jadhav questioned why the historic station—renamed after the Maratha icon—still lacked a fitting statue. Jadhav underscored the cultural significance of CSMT and said it deserved a monument that truly honoured Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj’s legacy. After the new plan is approved, a grand statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj will be …

Mumbai Teen Alleges Mother, Uncle Forced Her Into Prostitution, Police Complaint Filed | Mumbai-news News

Mumbai Teen Alleges Mother, Uncle Forced Her Into Prostitution, Police Complaint Filed | Mumbai-news News

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Last Updated:November 27, 2025, 17:09 IST A Ghatkopar minor accused her mother and a neighbour of forcing her into prostitution. Mumbai Police booked both under BNS and POCSO Act. Investigation is ongoing. In her detailed account, the woman said she was kidnapped in November last year by four men, drugged and held captive for 48 days. (Representational) In a shocking incident, a minor girl, a tenth-grade student, from the Ghatkopar area of Mumbai has filed a police complaint accusing her own mother and a male neighbour of forcing her into prostitution. The two people have been booked by the Mumbai Police. In her complaint, the girl alleged that from April until the day she approached the police, her mother and their neighbour had forced her into prostitution to earn money. Earlier, the victim had also revealed her ordeal to her schoolteacher, stating, “Mom and uncle force me to do prostitution.” According to a police officer involved in the case, the young girl decided to put an end to her exploitation after the abuse became unbearable for …

‘Showed No Fear’: 26/11 Survivor Recalls How Ajmal Kasab Fired Indiscriminately | Mumbai-news News

‘Showed No Fear’: 26/11 Survivor Recalls How Ajmal Kasab Fired Indiscriminately | Mumbai-news News

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Last Updated:November 26, 2025, 17:16 IST Devika, who was present at one of the attack sites, shared her chilling memories of the events that still haunt her. Devika, who was present at one of the attack sites, shared her chilling memories of the events that still haunt her. (Screengrab) Mumbai 26/11 terror attack survivor on Wednesday recalled the horrific moments when Ajmal Kasab, the lone captured terrorist, fired indiscriminately at innocent people, killing several of them. Devika, who witnessed the attack firsthand, shared her traumatic experience, describing how she saw Kasab “show no fear” while carrying out the brutal killings. “I saw a terrorist in front of me, firing and killing people,” Devika told news agency ANI. “I still cannot forget that night. Even after years, I remember it as if it happened just yesterday.” #WATCH | Mumbai: On 17th anniversary of Mumbai 26/11 terror attack, Survivor Devika says, “… I saw a terrorist in front of me, firing and killing people. I still cannot forget that night. Even after years, I remember it as …

Stray Dog Attacks 2-Year-Old In Thane, Leaves Her Seriously Injured | Mumbai-news News

Stray Dog Attacks 2-Year-Old In Thane, Leaves Her Seriously Injured | Mumbai-news News

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Last Updated:November 08, 2025, 22:08 IST A two-year-old child was mauled by a stray dog in Thane. Shiv Sena UBT leader Rohidas Munde blamed civic inaction. A five-year-old boy received multiple injuries after a stray dog attacked him. (Representative Image) A two-year-old girl was seriously injured after being mauled by a stray dog in Maharashtra’s Thane district on Friday evening. The incident was captured on a CCTV camera. Veda Vikas Kajare was walking in an alley with another girl, when a stray dog came from behind and attacked her. The child fell down and the dog continued to attack her. Following the incident, Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Rohidas Munde said the stray dog population in the area where the girl was attacked has surged unchecked despite multiple complaints. “If the Thane Municipal Corporation does not take immediate action to capture the stray dogs, then we will collect all dogs in the area and release them in the civic body’s office,” he warned. The incident coincided with an elderly couple from Delhi moving the Supreme Court, …

Delhi Airport Delays Spill Over To Mumbai, Lucknow, Other Cities As Air Traffic Disruptions Mount | Mumbai-news News

Delhi Airport Delays Spill Over To Mumbai, Lucknow, Other Cities As Air Traffic Disruptions Mount | Mumbai-news News

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Last Updated:November 07, 2025, 21:10 IST Flight operations were affected at the Mumbai airport due to a technical problem impacting the air traffic control messaging system in Delhi, which could lead to flight delays. The Mumbai Airport warned of flight delays due to the technical problem with the air traffic control messaging system. (Reuters/File) The Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport in Mumbai issued an advisory on Friday, saying that flight operations have been affected due to a technical issue impacting the Automatic Message Switching System (AMSS) at Delhi, and warned of flight delays. This came after more than 800 flights were delayed at the Delhi airport due to a technical problem with the air traffic control messaging system, according to the Airports Authority of India. The AMSS failure at the Delhi Airport has started impacting Mumbai, Jaipur, Lucknow, Varanasi, and other major international airports, as originating flights from Delhi to these airports are delayed. So far, the AAI hasn’t confirmed such an issue at any other airport. “Flight Operations at Mumbai Airport have been affected …

Thane–Borivali Twin Tunnel Speeds Ahead; Travel Time To Drop From 90 To 15 Minutes | Mumbai-news News

Thane–Borivali Twin Tunnel Speeds Ahead; Travel Time To Drop From 90 To 15 Minutes | Mumbai-news News

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Last Updated:November 03, 2025, 23:57 IST The Thane–Borivali Twin Tunnel Project by MMRDA nears key milestones, promising to cut travel time to 15 minutes and ease congestion for Mumbaikars with advanced safety features. The new tunnel will cut this down to only 15 minutes. (Representative Image)(Photo: Newsband) The Thane–Borivali Twin Tunnel Project is advancing swiftly and is poised to transform daily travel for lakhs of Mumbaikars. According to the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA), excavation at the Thane-side TBM launching shaft, which began in October 2024, is nearing completion. The Thane casting yard is already fully functional, while groundwork at the Borivali yard is in progress. Land acquisition on the Thane side has been mostly completed, and rehabilitation of Project-Affected Persons (PAP) in Borivali is currently underway, an official update posted on X on November 2 stated. According to the MMRDA, the 11.8-kilometre underground tunnel, will connect Thane Ghodbunder Road directly to the Western Express Highway. Upon completion, the project is expected to slash travel time from the existing 60–90 minutes to around 15 …

Man Lures 17 Kids With Fake Web Series Audition, Holds Them Hostage In Mumbai | Mumbai-news News

Man Lures 17 Kids With Fake Web Series Audition, Holds Them Hostage In Mumbai | Mumbai-news News

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Last Updated:October 30, 2025, 17:39 IST A man allegedly kidnapped at least 17 children and held them as hostage in Mumbai. All the children have been rescued safely and handed over to their parents, police said. The accused has been identified as Rohit Arya. A man allegedly kidnapped at least 17 children among 19 people and held them as hostages in Mumbai’s Powai. The accused, identified as Rohit Arya, was taken into custody after police shot him. All children have been rescued safely and were handed over to their guardians. Mumbai Police said Arya seems to be “mentally stable”. He is a school teacher in Nagpur. “He has released a video purportedly saying that he wants to speak with a few people, and if he is not allowed to do it, he will set everything on fire and harm himself and the children,” the police said. ‘I’m Not A Terrorist, Have Moral Demands’: Mumbai Man Who Took 17 Kids Hostage In Powai How Accused Kidnapped Children The accused set up a fake web series audition …