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4 of a family die of suspected food poisoning after consuming watermelon in Mumbai

A family of four, including parents and their two daughters, tragically died from suspected food poisoning on Sunday. After a family dinner, they consumed watermelon in the early hours, leading to severe vomiting and diarrhea. Despite medical attention, all four succumbed to the illness, prompting a police investigation.

27 Apr 2026 12:48 pm
Man arrested for setting road on fire to make birthday reel in Mumbai

A 33-year-old Mumbai car dealer faces charges under the Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita after setting petrol ablaze on a Goregaon road for a social media birthday reel. Journalists alerted police, who swiftly responded to the dangerous act. The incident, captured in photos, highlighted significant risks to public safety, leading to an FIR.

27 Apr 2026 12:45 pm
Mumbai Metro Line 6 girder launched without disrupting rail traffic

A significant engineering feat was accomplished on the Lokhandwala-Vikhroli Metro Line 6 as a 42-meter steel composite span was launched over Western Railway tracks between Ram Mandir and Jogeshwari stations. This complex operation, executed during a major night block, involved meticulous planning and heavy machinery, with 88% of civil work on the line now complete.

27 Apr 2026 12:30 pm
3 killed after speeding motorcycle hits pedestrian at Marine Drive in Mumbai

A tragic accident at Marine Drive's Parsi Gymkhana junction claimed three lives early Monday. A speeding motorcycle, allegedly running a red light, struck a pedestrian. The motorcyclist, his pillion rider, and the pedestrian were all rushed to GT Hospital but were declared dead. The incident occurred around 5:45 am.

27 Apr 2026 10:39 am
Byculla to Sion, work on 5 key bridges throws island city traffic out of gear

Mumbai's island city faces severe traffic chaos due to ongoing bridge construction. Closures and partial shutdowns of Sion, Elphinstone Road, and Parel TT flyovers are rerouting vehicles onto already packed streets. Widening projects at Byculla and Dadar further exacerbate congestion, impacting both motorists and pedestrians. Relief is anticipated with the Sion ROB reopening mid-August.

27 Apr 2026 8:48 am