The Times of India

Mumbai's restaurant sector faces severe disruption as a shortage of commercial LPG cylinders, exacerbated by the West Asia war and a government order prioritizing domestic use, forces eateries to scale back or shut down. Industry bodies warn of widespread closures if the crisis continues, impacting jobs and affordable meal availability.

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], As geopolitical turbulence reshapes global capital flows, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis used the IGF Mumbai 2026 Leaders Dinner to deliver a striking pitch for India's financial capital: Mumbai is mid-transformation, and the most consequential changes have not yet arrived. At the IGF Mumbai 2026 Leaders Dinner, hosted by Hero FinCorp, the Chief Minister set out an ambitious seven-year transformation agenda for India's financial capital -- and position

Canada's University of Toronto and India's Indian Institute of Science are joining forces. They are creating a centre of excellence. This centre will use artificial intelligence to build predictive healthcare systems. The goal is to improve disease diagnosis and access to care. This collaboration expands research between Canada and India. It will train specialists in AI and medicine.

A 20-year-old Bhiwandi tailor was arrested for allegedly raping a minor he befriended on social media two years ago. He reportedly attempted to force her into an inter-faith marriage upon her turning 18. Hindutva activists intervened at the planned 'nikah' on March 6, leading to the girl's rescue and the accused's booking under Pocso and IPC sections.

Swapnil Thorat, a 2017 batch IFS officer, has taken over as Mumbai's new Regional Passport Officer, succeeding Dr. Arjun Deore. Thorat, who previously served in South Korea and the Ministry of External Affairs, will manage passport services for Mumbai and surrounding Maharashtra regions. He also continues his role as Head of the MEA Branch Secretariat in Mumbai.

Maharashtra's transport minister revealed the cancellation of temporary licenses for Uber, Ola, and Rapido's e-bike taxi services due to non-compliance. A statewide crackdown on illegal petrol bike taxis, including those from outside the state, is also underway. Authorities are seizing vehicles and filing criminal cases against violators and operating companies.