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Mumbai: Capital of Maharashtra, India
Mumbai, also known as Bombay, is the capital city of the Indian state of Maharashtra. Mumbai is the financial capital and the most populous city proper of India with an estimated population of 12.5 million (1.25 crore). Mumbai is the centre of the Mumbai Metropolitan Region, which is among the most populous metropolitan areas in the world with a population of over 23 million. Mumbai lies on the Konkan coast on the west coast of India and has a deep natural harbour. In 2008, Mumbai was named an alpha world city. Mumbai has the highest number of billionaires out of any city in Asia.

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Air India Incident: Runway Scare at Mumbai Airport During Heavy Rain [Video]

Air India Incident: Runway Scare at Mumbai Airport During Heavy Rain

An Air India incident was narrowly averted at Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport on July 21, 2025, when flight AI 2744, an Airbus A320 from Kochi, veered off the runway during..

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The GRAND Tesla Entry Into India | Musk’s EV Giant Opens First Showroom in India at the KC, Mumbai [Video]

The GRAND Tesla Entry Into India | Musk’s EV Giant Opens First Showroom in India at the KC, Mumbai

Tesla has officially entered India, launching its first showroom at Mumbai’s BKC with the Model Y on display. Priced at ₹61 lakh on-road, the Model Y marks Tesla’s push into India’s luxury EV..

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Prashant Kishor SLAMS Raj Thackeray For Anti-Bihari Remark, Dares BJP-Congress Over Language Silence [Video]

Prashant Kishor SLAMS Raj Thackeray For Anti-Bihari Remark, Dares BJP-Congress Over Language Silence

Prashant Kishor has launched a blistering attack on Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray after his controversial “slap those who don’t speak Marathi” remark. Calling Thackeray a..

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EXPLOSION On Singapore-Flagged Ship Near Kerala | 18 of 22 crew ABANDON Burning Ship | Rescue Ops On [Video]

EXPLOSION On Singapore-Flagged Ship Near Kerala | 18 of 22 crew ABANDON Burning Ship | Rescue Ops On

A massive explosion rocked the Singapore-flagged container ship MV Wan Hai 503 off Kerala’s coast on Monday. The underdeck blast triggered thick smoke and fire, prompting 18 of the 22 crew to abandon..

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One Person Swept Away As Guatemala's Pacaya River Overflows In Escuintla | Heavy Rains Pound Region [Video]

One Person Swept Away As Guatemala's Pacaya River Overflows In Escuintla | Heavy Rains Pound Region

A dramatic rescue operation is underway in Escuintla, southwestern Guatemala, after the Pacaya River overflowed due to intense rainfall. One person was swept away by the surging currents, with the..

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Maharashtra monsoon: IMD issues red alert in six districts, traffic chaos in Mumbai amid heavy rain; school, colleges shut in...

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Air India flight makes U-turn: 'Technical snag' on Mumbai-bound plane turns out to be false; flyers safe


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Air India sees another mid-air scare as Mumbai-bound flight returns to Jaipur minutes after takeoff due to...

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ED searches 35 premises linked to Anil Ambani

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'Chor ko darr lagta hai... We are innocent. We are not scared'

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Delhi’s vehicles equal that of Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai

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Mumbai Train Blasts: Supreme Court stays Bombay HC verdict acquitting 12 accused

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Court says relationship consensual, grants bail to Mumbai school teacher

A Mumbai court granted bail to a teacher accused of sexually assaulting a male student, citing evidence of a subsequent consensual relationship after the victim turned 17 and the teacher resigned. The..
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Mumbai Rains: Heavy rain lashes parts of city, Andheri subway shut, local trains affected, IMD issues 'orange alert' till...

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2006 Mumbai bomb blasts: Maharashtra govt moves SC against HC verdict acquitting 12 accused; Fadnavis called order 'shocking'

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