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Ferran Torres’s path to FIFA World Cup-winning goal goes through Navi Mumbai

Ferran Torres’s path to FIFA World Cup-winning goal goes through Navi Mumbai

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2 min readUpdated: Jul 20, 2026 11:25 PM IST As Ferran Torres scored the winning goal for Spain in the FIFA World Cup final in the 106th minute, it brought back memories for Vijay Patil, watching from the stands at New Jersey’s Metlife Stadium. Torres’ footballing journey had gone through India and Navi Mumbai, when he was part of the Spanish squad for the 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup held in India. One of his teammates in the current senior squad, Eric Garcia, also played at Navi Mumbai’s DY Patil Stadium. “Torres and Garcia came with the under-17 team and played at my ground. To see him scoring a goal in the World Cup final was an amazing experience and a memory to cherish. I had seen him in Navi Mumbai as a young boy and like most of their players, he too was looked at as one to watch out for,” Patil told The Indian Express from the USA. The Goal that depicts Spain winning the FIFA World Cup! 🏆 pic.twitter.com/haCKMQYzOL — SANTINO (@TheRealSantino) …

Govt permits pharmaceutical imports via Navi Mumbai Airport under new rules

Govt permits pharmaceutical imports via Navi Mumbai Airport under new rules

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The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has allowed the import of drugs through the newly inaugurated Navi Mumbai Airport in Maharashtra, increasing the number of designated entry points for pharmaceutical consignments across India to 42 ports. The decision was taken through an amendment to Rule 43A of the Drugs Rules, 1945, which adds Navi Mumbai Airport to the list of airports permitted to handle drug imports. According to officials, the move is aimed at strengthening the pharmaceutical supply chain, improving logistics infrastructure and making the import process more efficient for businesses involved in the sector. Amendment cleared after consultation with advisory board The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare said the notification was issued after consultation with the Drugs Technical Advisory Board under the provisions of the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940. “The amendment is expected to facilitate smoother movement of pharmaceutical consignments, strengthen logistics infrastructure, and provide greater flexibility to importers by adding a new alternative for import of medicines into India,” the statement noted. Officials said the addition of Navi Mumbai Airport …

Jewar to Navi Mumbai flight begins; flyers cheer shorter, cheaper travel

Jewar to Navi Mumbai flight begins; flyers cheer shorter, cheaper travel

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Sarita Parmar, who works in Navi Mumbai, had to take a 1,300-km train journey whenever she travelled to western Uttar Pradesh to visit her family in Mathura. On Tuesday, she was among the 185 passengers who boarded Akasa Air’s inaugural flight connecting India’s two greenfield airports—Noida International Airport (NIA) and Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA). An official said the response to the flight bookings was better than anticipated. (X/AkasaAir/Representative Image) “Taking a flight from Noida would save much of my time and also make me land closer to home in Navi Mumbai,” she told HT on board the near-housefull flight. Tuesday’s flight was the first direct air link between NIA and the Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA), which started operations in December 2025. “The route is expected to cater to business and leisure travellers from the National Capital Region (NCR) and the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR),” an airline official said. The official said the response to the flight bookings was better than anticipated. Dr Rupali Srivastava, who teaches at the Gautam Buddha University, said she …

STT Global Data Centres acquires Navi Mumbai land for ₹282 crore to develop data centre

STT Global Data Centres acquires Navi Mumbai land for ₹282 crore to develop data centre

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STT Global Data Centres India Private Limited has acquired a 14,093 sq m industrial land parcel along with an existing built-up structure measuring 6,828 sq m in Navi Mumbai for ₹282 crore to develop a data centre, documents accessed by CRE Matrix showed. STT Global Data Centres India Private Limited has acquired a 14,093 sq m industrial land parcel measuring 6,828 sq m in Navi Mumbai. (Photo for representational purposes only) (Pexels) The property consists of a land parcel measuring 14,093 square metres, along with an existing built-up structure of 6,828 square metres, the documents showed. The plot is located in the TTC Industrial Area, a major industrial and commercial hub in Navi Mumbai. STT Global Data Centres India Private Limited, the data centre service provider backed by Tata Communications Ltd, acquired the land parcel and built-up property in Navi Mumbai from Mumbai-based publishing services firm Repro India Limited for ₹282 crore, the documents showed. The property was transferred through a Deed of Assignment executed on May 22, 2026. The transaction attracted a stamp duty …

IndiGo Delhi-Shirdi flight diverted to Navi Mumbai due to bad weather

IndiGo Delhi-Shirdi flight diverted to Navi Mumbai due to bad weather

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An IndiGo flight operating from Delhi to Shirdi was diverted to Navi Mumbai after bad weather conditions at the destination airport prevented a safe landing, officials said. The flight, which was scheduled to land at Shirdi Airport on Friday, was forced to divert as adverse weather conditions persisted in the region, disrupting normal flight operations. According to officials, the aircraft was rerouted to Navi Mumbai as a precautionary measure to ensure passenger safety. Further details are awaited. Earlier on Friday, IndiGo Airlines issued a travel advisory for passengers in view of heavy rainfall expected across Mumbai, cautioning that road movement in several parts of the city may be affected. Sharing an X post, the airline urged passengers travelling to the airport to plan their journey in advance to avoid delays. “Heavy rain is expected across #Mumbai, and that may slow down road movement in some areas. If you are travelling to the airport, we suggest starting a little earlier than usual,” the post read. Travel Advisory Heavy rain is expected across #Mumbai, and that may …

Maharashtra: Bike-borne attacker opens fire in Navi Mumbai, one injured

Maharashtra: Bike-borne attacker opens fire in Navi Mumbai, one injured

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Panic gripped Airoli after a late-night firing incident in Sector-01 on Sunday, where an unidentified assailant opened fire at two youths around 11:50 pm. According to police, the attacker fired four rounds near Chhatrapati Shivaji Nivasi Chawl, leaving RTI activist Amit Maurya critically injured after sustaining a bullet wound to the neck. The second victim, Sandeep Gawas, narrowly escaped unhurt. Maurya was initially rushed to Indravati Hospital and later shifted to Fortis Hospital in Mulund due to his critical condition, officials said. Rabale police, who reached the spot soon after the incident, recovered four empty cartridges and have begun scanning CCTV footage from the area. Preliminary visuals show the accused opening fire before fleeing the scene. Police have formed multiple teams to trace the attacker, though the motive behind the firing remains unclear. The incident has sparked fear among local residents, raising concerns over law and order in the Airoli area of Navi Mumbai. Five detained after clash in Malad East’s Santosh Nagar market area Five people have been detained following a clash between two …

Navi Mumbai to get 1,00,000-seater world-class cricket stadium

Navi Mumbai to get 1,00,000-seater world-class cricket stadium

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2 min readMumbaiUpdated: Apr 2, 2026 01:23 PM IST The Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) has begun the process of acquiring land to build its new stadium in Navi Mumbai, which will have a capacity of 1,00,000. MCA President Ajinkya Naik met Vijay Singh, managing director of CIDCO, over the past few weeks, and the association is hopeful of securing a land parcel soon. “A few months ago, Hon’ble Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis expressed a vision that the Mumbai Cricket Association should strive to build a stadium with a capacity of 1,00,000. Considering the tremendous enthusiasm of cricket fans and the rich legacy of our association, the Hon’ble CM has been very positive about this project and its potential implementation in Navi Mumbai, where we can develop a truly world-class stadium with modern amenities. I have met Vijay Singhal, Managing Director of CIDCO, on multiple occasions, and the MCA has initiated the necessary processes to take this vision forward,” Naik said. ALSO READ | Iconic Wankhede Stadium stand to be named after Ravi Shastri; Diana Edulji, …

Speeding Scorpio Runs Over Woman In Navi Mumbai; 19-Year-Old Driver Arrested | India News

Speeding Scorpio Runs Over Woman In Navi Mumbai; 19-Year-Old Driver Arrested | India News

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Last Updated:March 15, 2026, 15:02 IST A speeding Scorpio, driven by a 19-year-old lost control, injuring a woman and damaging vehicles. The woman is under treatment. The car hit a young woman walking on the sidewalk.  In a tragic incident in Navi Mumbai’s residential area Belapur, a speeding Scorpio rammed into a woman and several vehicles standing nearby after the driver lost control. The woman got severely injured and was rushed to hospital. The accident occurred in the Arranger Corner area of Sector 8, Belapur. The driver of the Scorpio, a 19-year-old man, reportedly lost control of the vehicle. The out-of-control Scorpio first hit a young woman walking on the sidewalk, dragging her a considerable distance. Despite the collision, the vehicle did not stop and went on to hit a two-wheeler, an auto-rickshaw, and several cars parked nearby. The entire incident was caught on camera. At least three to four vehicles were heavily damaged in the incident, causing panic in the area. The injured woman was rushed to MGM Hospital in Belapur, where she is …

Bombay High Court Warns Navi Mumbai Civic Body Over Air Pollution Negligence | India News

Bombay High Court Warns Navi Mumbai Civic Body Over Air Pollution Negligence | India News

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Last Updated:January 23, 2026, 18:48 IST During the hearing, the bench delivered a stinging oral rebuke, observing that the BMC appeared to have initiated action only after judicial prodding. Bombay High Court (File photo) The Bombay High Court delivered a scathing indictment of the Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation’s approach to air pollution control, warning it may bar the civic body’s commissioner from drawing his salary without prior court permission for what it termed a “belligerent disregard” of judicial orders. A bench of Chief Justice Shree Chandrashekhar and Justice Suman Shyam observed that NMMC officials had persistently failed to comply with repeated court directions on pollution mitigation measures. “There is a belligerent disregard and violation of this court’s order by the Municipal Commissioner, Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation, against whom we propose to pass an order directing him not to draw his salaries till this order permits him to do so,” the bench stated in its order, signaling an unprecedented enforcement measure. The court also expressed profound dissatisfaction with the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation’s response, cautioning that similar …

WPL 2026: Meg Lanning, Phoebe Litchfield shine as UP Warriorz outclass Mumbai Indians by 22 runs in Navi Mumbai finale | Cricket News

WPL 2026: Meg Lanning, Phoebe Litchfield shine as UP Warriorz outclass Mumbai Indians by 22 runs in Navi Mumbai finale | Cricket News

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Fifties from Meg Lanning and Phoebe Litchfield helped Warriorz reach 187/8 which proved too much for MI in the end. The UP Warriorz’ Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2026 campaign gathered further momentum on Saturday as they produced a near-complete performance to defeat reigning champions Mumbai Indians by 22 runs to end their D.Y.Patil Stadium leg of the season on a high. Lanning-Litchfield shine After Kiran Navgire fell for a first-ball duck, the Australian duo of captain Meg Lanning and Phoebe Litchfield made full use of the batting-friendly conditions to lay the foundation for UP Warriorz to reach 187/8 after 20 overs. Lanning walked in carrying confidence from her 54 against Delhi Capitals and quickly settled into her rhythm, using the leg-side boundaries to great effect. She punished anything loose from the MI pacers, and a couple of crisp fours and a six over fine-leg early on set the tone. MAXIMUM x 2⃣ 🔥 🎥 Enjoy some batting brilliance from Phoebe Litchfield and Meg Lanning 👏 Updates ▶️ https://t.co/7bDWCP77Em #TATAWPL | #KhelEmotionKa | #UPWvMI | @UPWarriorz …