Mumbai

Mumbai (/mʊmˈb/; also known as Bombay, the official name until 1995) is the capital city of the Indian state of Maharashtra. It is the most populous city in India and the ninth most populous agglomeration in the world, with an estimated city population of 18.4 million. Along with the neighbouring regions of the Mumbai Metropolitan Region, it is one of the most populous urban regions in the world and the seсond most populous metropolitan area in India, with a population of 20.7 million as of 2011. Mumbai lies on the west coast of India and has a deep natural harbour. In 2009, Mumbai was named an alpha world city. It is also the wealthiest city in India, and has the highest GDP of any city in South, West, or Central Asia. Mumbai has the highest number of billionaires and millionaires among all cities in India.

The seven islands that came to constitute Mumbai were home to communities of fishing colonies. For centuries, the islands were under the control of successive indigenous empires before being ceded to the Portuguese and subsequently to the British East India Company when in 1661 King Charles II married the Portuguese Catherine of Braganza, and as part of her dowry Charles received the ports of Tangier and seven islands of Bombay. During the mid-18th century, Bombay was reshaped by the Hornby Vellard project, which undertook reclamation of the area between the seven islands from the sea. Along with construction of major roads and railways, the reclamation project, completed in 1845, transformed Bombay into a major seaport on the Arabian Sea. Bombay in the 19th century was characterized by economic and educational development. During the early 20th century it became a strong base for the Indian independence movement. Upon India's independence in 1947 the city was incorporated into Bombay State. In 1960, following the Samyukta Maharashtra movement, a new state of Maharashtra was created with Bombay as the capital.

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Study finds Mumbai’s informal settlements get water but struggles persist

The Times of India 03 Apr 2025
A report titled--Water for all which did an impact assessment of Access to Legal Drinking Water Connection to residents of Informal Settlements in Mumbai was released on Wednesday at the University of Mumbai....
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Study finds Mumbai’s informal settlements gain water access, but struggles persist

The Times of India 03 Apr 2025
A report titled--Water for all which did an impact assessment of Access to Legal Drinking Water Connection to residents of Informal Settlements in Mumbai was released on Wednesday at the University of Mumbai....
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How legal water connections impacts lives in slums

Hindustan Times 03 Apr 2025
MUMBAI. It does not take an academic study to confirm how a legal water connection -- delivering consistent, regular, clean and timely water to homes – improves one’s life ... Stay updated with all the Breaking News and Latest News from Mumbai ... News / Cities / Mumbai / How legal water connections impacts lives in slums....
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State changes returning officer after SC stay, paves way for MMC polls today

Hindustan Times 03 Apr 2025
MUMBAI ... But Dr Sudhir Naik – former president and medico-legal chairperson of the Association of Medical Consultants, Mumbai who had petitioned the high court over the same issue – believes the appointment should have triggered a fresh start to the election cycle ... Stay updated with all the Breaking News and Latest News from Mumbai....
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New report highlights challenge of access to legal drinking water connection in Mumbai’s slums

The Times of India 02 Apr 2025
A report titled ‘Water for All,' which conducted an impact assessment of access to legal drinking water connections for residents of informal settlements in Mumbai, was released on Wednesday at the University of Mumbai....
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How marketers are trying to make themselves recession-proof

Business Insider 02 Apr 2025
Moves like swagger ... They told me they're hopeful marketing can steer brands through. "Snafu. Situation normal, all f—d up." ... (Side note. For all its glamour, the WFA's event had been originally due to take place at the far-flung locale of Mumbai, India, but after the legal troubles arose, it was shifted to Brussels, where the WFA is headquartered....
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Saif attack: Cops’ reply to suspect’s bail plea sought

The Times of India 01 Apr 2025
This is an incident of misuse and abuse of legal provisions,' the plea said.In Jan, Mumbai police had confirmed that Shariful's face had matched the image captured by a CCTV camera in the ......
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Mumbai Police reach comedian Kunal Kamra's house amid Shinde joke row

Hindustan Times 31 Mar 2025
Kunal Kamra, known for his satirical comedy, has been facing legal trouble following complaints accusing him of making derogatory comments during a stand-up show ... Rahool Kanal, who was earlier arrested and granted bail along with 11 other Sena workers for vandalising Mumbai's Habitat studio, asked the comedian to face the legal process in Mumbai....
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‘Shiv Sena-style swagat hoga’: Rahool Kanal to Kunal Kamra after Madras high court order, says ...

Hindustan Times 31 Mar 2025
Rahool Kanal, who was earlier arrested and granted bail along with 11 other Sena workers for vandalising Mumbai's Habitat studio where Kunal Kamra allegedly made a joke about Maharashtra deputy chief minister Eknath Shinde, asked the comedian, a permanent resident of Villupuram town in Tamil Nadu, to face the legal process in Mumbai....
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Kunal Kamra Unlikely To Appear Before Mumbai Police Over Remarks On Maharashtra Deputy CM Eknath Shinde

News18 31 Mar 2025
Comedian Kunal Kamra is unlikely to appear before Mumbai police as he faces legal issues over remarks about Maharashtra Deputy CM Eknath Shinde ... ....
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Comedian Kunal Kamra granted transit bail by Madras HC

Madhyamam 29 Mar 2025
... until April 7 in relation to an FIR filed against him in Mumbai ... Later, the case was transferred to the Khar police station in Mumbai.Having moved from Mumbai to Tamil Nadu in 2021, Kamra expressed concerns about being arrested by the Mumbai police and sought legal protection....
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'He is not a terrorist': Sanjay Raut demands special protection for Kunal Kamra amid joke row

The Times of India 29 Mar 2025
Shiv Sena (UBT) senior leader Sanjay Raut on Saturday demanded special protection for stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra after three more cases filed against him at Mumbai, Khar police station.Kamra is facing legal trouble over his remarks about Maharashtra deputy CM Eknath Shinde in ......
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Is Chiyaan Vikram's Veera Dheera Sooran facing legal trouble before release? Here’s why shows have been canceled

Pinkvilla 27 Mar 2025
Chiyaan Vikram’s Tamil film Veera Dheera Sooran has landed in major legal trouble before its release ... Is Chiyaan Vikram's Veera Dheera Sooran facing legal trouble before release? Here’s why shows have been canceled ... The delay is linked to a legal dispute with Mumbai-based production company B4U....

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