Mahela Praises Hardik Pandya’s Growth As Leader

By BPN News Desk March 29, 2026

Cricket Sports

Mumbai Indians head coach Mahela Jayawardene has praised Hardik Pandya’s growth as a leader ahead of the team’s IPL 2026 opener, saying the all-rounder has evolved through experience, maturity and better workload management. His remarks come as Mumbai prepare to begin their season against

International

Abdul Basit Remark On Delhi Mumbai Triggers Row

By BPN News Desk March 22, 2026

A remark by former Pakistan High Commissioner to India Abdul Basit triggered sharp reactions after he said Pakistan would target New Delhi and Mumbai if the United States attacked Pakistan. The statement, made during a television discussion on a hypothetical conflict scenario, drew attention because it openly framed India as a retaliatory target in a […]

National

Hotels Raise Alarm Over LPG Shortage in India

By BPN News Desk March 10, 2026

Hotel and restaurant bodies in Bengaluru, Chennai and Mumbai have flagged a shortage of commercial LPG cylinders, warning of disruption to food services as supply stress continues amid the wider West Asia crisis. The Centre has responded by asking refineries to increase LPG production and by prioritising domestic cooking gas supply. Commercial LPG Shortage Hits […]

Op-Eds Opinion

Bombay High Court Is Right on Air Pollution, MPCB and MMRDA Must Also Be Held Accountable

By BPN News Desk January 24, 2026

The Bombay High Court’s decision to openly question the failure of civic authorities to control air pollution, and its warning that salaries of top municipal commissioners could be stopped, deserves clear appreciation. In a system where air pollution has been normalised as a seasonal inconvenience rather than treated as a public health emergency, judicial intervention […]

State News West India

Mumbai: Shiv Sena’s 30-Year BMC Rule Ends

By BPN News Desk January 16, 2026

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) election results for 2026 show a major political shift as Uddhav Thackeray’s Shiv Sena (UBT) lost control of the civic body it led for nearly three decades. The BJP–Shiv Sena (Eknath Shinde) alliance secured a clear majority, ending the long dominance of Shiv Sena (UBT) in the richest municipal corporation […]

State News West India

Brookfield Plans $1 Billion GCC Investment in Mumbai

By BPN News Desk December 13, 2025

Global asset manager Brookfield has announced plans to invest around $1 billion in setting up and expanding Global Capability Centres (GCCs) in Mumbai, signalling strong confidence in India’s growing role as a hub for high-value corporate operations. The investment will be channelled through Brookfield’s real estate and infrastructure platforms over the next few years.

State News West India

Mumbai Activates GRAP-4 as Air Quality Turns Severe

By BPN News Desk December 1, 2025

Mumbai has enforced the highest level of pollution-control measures under the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP-4) after air quality in several parts of the city deteriorated to the “severe” category. The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) said the restrictions were implemented after multiple monitoring stations recorded alarming spikes in PM2.5 and PM10 levels.

State News West India

17 Children and 2 Adults Rescued in Mumbai Hostage Stand-off

By BPN News Desk October 31, 2025

A man identified as Rohit Arya took 17 children and two adults hostage in a studio in Mumbai’s Powai area on Thursday afternoon. The children, aged between 12 and 15, were reportedly invited to the location under the pretext of a web-series audition. The police received the alert around 3 pm and launched a rescue […]

Op-Eds Opinion

Begone Beggars, Hello Clean Streets: Modi Arrives, Mumbai Transforms

By BPN News Desk October 9, 2025

Mumbai has witnessed a rare miracle. For once, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) was seen working with a zeal that citizens had long stopped expecting. Streets that were clogged with garbage suddenly became spotless, beggars and hawkers disappeared overnight, and the city’s filth was hidden under carefully placed tarpaulins. The reason was not a newfound […]

State News West India

Mumbai Monorail Halts in Wadala; 17 Rescued

By BPN News Desk September 15, 2025

A Mumbai Monorail train stopped suddenly on Monday morning due to a technical fault, leaving 17 passengers stranded. The incident took place around 7:16 AM between Antop Hill Bus Depot and GTBN stations in Wadala. All passengers were safely rescued and shifted to another train. No injuries were reported. Cause of the Disruption Officials confirmed […]