Who is IITian Manoj Agarwal, West Bengal’s new chief secretary, and why is the opposition criticising his appointment?Senior IAS officer Manoj Agarwal has been appointed as the new chief secretary of West Bengal. This appointment has sparked controversy, wi...
12 May, 2026, 09.20 AM IST
Bullish momentum continues, but analysts warn of near-term resistanceIndian stock markets rallied for a second week, driven by hopes of peace in West Asia and a strengthening rupee. Easing geopolitical tensio...
18 Apr, 2026, 07.49 AM IST
Iran war impact: Essential drugs may cost up to 5% more, for nowThe immediate net consumer impact could be 3-5% higher prices, or roughly similar to what consumers paid before the late-September cuts in ...
15 Apr, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
Maharashtra reports 41,434 COVID-19 cases, 13 deathsThere are 1,73,238 active cases in Maharashtra at present. On Friday, the state had recorded 40,925 new cases and 20 deaths.
08 Jan, 2022, 10.33 PM IST
COVID-19: Mumbai reports 10,860 new casesMumbai on Tuesday reported addition of 10,860 new Covid-19 cases. Out of these, 9,665 or 89% are asymptomatic in nature.
04 Jan, 2022, 08.01 PM IST
Lockdown will be imposed in Mumbai if daily COVID-19 cases go over 20,000: MayorTalking to reporters at her office in the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) headquarters, Pednekar suggested that citizens wear trip...
04 Jan, 2022, 05.52 PM IST
Low-key welcome of New Year in Mumbai amid rise in COVID-19 cases, prohibitory ordersMumbai Police on Friday issued an order prohibiting people from visiting beaches, open grounds, sea faces, promenades, gardens, parks or si...
01 Jan, 2022, 11.51 AM IST
Mumbai police prohibit people from visiting beaches, sea faces, gardens for 12 hours from 5 pm daily"The city continues to be threatened with COVID-19 pandemic in light of the increase in cases and emergence of the new Omicron variant," th...
31 Dec, 2021, 03.40 PM IST
Omicron scare: Mumbai civic chief appeals to people to avoid Christmas & New Year partiesHe said despite repeated appeals by the government and administration to prevent a possible third wave of COVID-19, the guidelines are not ...
20 Dec, 2021, 10.38 AM IST
Public gardens, beaches to remain open in Mumbai from 6 am to 10 pmOn Sunday, Mumbai reported 267 new cases of coronavirus, which took the city's infection count to 7,39,336, while four deaths pushed the to...
16 Aug, 2021, 10.11 AM IST
Maharashtra govt allows malls to operate in key cities including Mumbai, ThaneMall developers are now awaiting directions from local authorities including the civic bodies and disaster management authorities in Mumbai...
03 Aug, 2021, 10.50 AM IST
Can't rule out partial lockdown in Mumbai, says Guardian Minister Aslam Shaikh"If the spike in COVID-19 cases continues, there is a possibility of night clubs being closed down first in the city. We cannot rule out th...
09 Mar, 2021, 01.48 PM IST
Amid increasing Covid cases in Mumbai, BMC issues fresh guidelines“Stamps will be put on back of the hands of the patients staying in home quarantine. 300 marshals will be hired to keep an eye on people tr...
19 Feb, 2021, 02.17 PM IST
Chaos at Delhi, Mumbai airports as quarantine & testing resumeThe rule, according to the Maharashtra government circular, is that all passengers will stay at the hotels for seven days and tested betwee...
24 Dec, 2020, 03.22 PM IST
No tax on rent to be paid by owner, if the tenant defaults on it: Tax tribunalThe Income-tax Appellate Tribunal has given this ruling in respect of a case pertaining to Navi Mumbai based leasing company. This will hav...
27 Nov, 2020, 06.23 PM IST
Mumbai Police's 'Mirzapur' meme is a reminder for people to keep their masks onThe cops shared a still featuring Kaleen bhaiya, on their social media handle.
07 Oct, 2020, 05.46 PM IST
BJP rules out bid to topple Maharashtra governmentAfter the experience of MP at a time when the pandemic was in its initial stages in India, BJP leaders ET talked to said such a move in Mah...
28 May, 2020, 08.28 AM IST