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Mumbai

General Information

Mumbai, also known as Bombay, is the capital city of the Indian state of Maharashtra. Mumbai is the financial capital and the most populous city proper of India with an estimated population of 12.5 million (1.25 crore). Mumbai is the centre of the Mumbai Metropolitan Region, which is among the most populous metropolitan areas in the world with a population of over 23 million. Mumbai lies on the Konkan coast on the west coast of India and has a deep natural harbour. In 2008, Mumbai was named a alpha world city. Mumbai has the highest number of billionaires out of any city in Asia.

Population: 20 million (metro area approx)
Area: 603 km²
Coordinates: Latitude: 19.076110839844, Longitude: 72.877502441406

Living Expenses

Rent 1 Bedroom (City Center): ₹25,000 - ₹50,000
Rent 1 Bedroom (Outside Center): ₹12,000 - ₹25,000
Groceries per Person/Month: ₹5,000 - ₹12,000
Utilities (Monthly): ₹2,500 - ₹6,000
Internet (Monthly): ₹700 - ₹1,500
Dining Out (Cheap Meal): ₹150 - ₹500

Transportation

Local Train Monthly Pass: ₹1,500 - ₹3,000
Bus Ticket: ₹20 - ₹50
Taxi Start Price: ₹80 - ₹150
Auto Rickshaw Start Price: ₹40 - ₹100

Average Salaries by Profession

Average Net Salary: ₹35,000 - ₹75,000
Software Engineer: ₹50,000 - ₹150,000
IT Support / Technician: ₹25,000 - ₹50,000
Teacher: ₹20,000 - ₹60,000
Doctor / Physician: ₹80,000 - ₹250,000
Nurse: ₹25,000 - ₹60,000
Civil Engineer: ₹40,000 - ₹100,000
Architect: ₹50,000 - ₹120,000
Accountant: ₹30,000 - ₹70,000
Bank Employee: ₹30,000 - ₹80,000
Police Officer: ₹25,000 - ₹70,000
Lawyer: ₹60,000 - ₹200,000
Restaurant Manager: ₹25,000 - ₹60,000
Waiter / Waitress: ₹10,000 - ₹25,000
Retail Cashier: ₹12,000 - ₹28,000
Construction Worker: ₹15,000 - ₹40,000
Driver: ₹12,000 - ₹35,000
Security Guard: ₹10,000 - ₹25,000
Graphic Designer: ₹20,000 - ₹60,000
Digital Marketer: ₹25,000 - ₹70,000
Hotel Receptionist: ₹15,000 - ₹35,000

Family Costs (Family of 4)

Rent 3 Bedroom: ₹60,000 - ₹150,000
Groceries (Family of 4): ₹20,000 - ₹40,000
Utilities (Monthly): ₹5,000 - ₹12,000
Internet: ₹1,500 - ₹3,000
Transportation: ₹5,000 - ₹10,000

Top Attractions

Gateway of India
Marine Drive
Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus
Elephanta Caves
Sanjay Gandhi National Park
Colaba Causeway

Major Events

Mumbai Film Festival
Ganesh Chaturthi Festival
Kala Ghoda Arts Festival
Mumbai Marathon
Diwali Celebrations

Source: https://tomumbai.com

Mumbai Travel Videos – 4K Walking Tours & Real Street Life

🇮🇳 Mumbai Travel Videos

Real 4K walking tours & authentic city life

1. Evening Walk at Marine Drive, Mumbai

Enjoy a relaxed evening walk along Marine Drive, one of Mumbai’s most iconic seaside promenades.

2. Colaba Causeway – Gateway of India Walking Tour

Walk through Colaba Causeway and the Gateway of India area for busy streets, shops, and classic South Mumbai energy.

3. Walking Tour: Colaba to Gateway of India

Explore a calm and detailed walking route through South Mumbai, passing one of the city’s most famous landmarks.

4. Mumbai Walking Tour: Crawford Market 2025

See the energy of Crawford Market and nearby shopping streets, with everyday market life and local movement.

5. Nightlife in Mumbai – Marine Drive, Gateway of India & Colaba Market

Experience Mumbai after dark with a long night walk covering Marine Drive, Gateway of India, and Colaba Market.

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Mumbai News

Latest News from Mumbai

HC frees 50 stranded seafarers; raps vessel owners for treating crew worse than pets

Published: Tue, 05 May 2026 15:29:22 +0530

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Expansion of cargo handling capacity at JSW Dharamtar Port recommended for EC grant

Published: Tue, 05 May 2026 14:52:12 +0530

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Draft plan to plant trees on 65 acres in Aarey: Shelar

Preliminary observations from Shelar’s visit to Aarey on Monday indicate that around 65 acres of land under government establishments could be made available for tree plantation

Published: Tue, 05 May 2026 05:34:13 +0530

Source: https://www.hindustantimes.com/feeds/rss/cities/mumbai-news/rssfeed.xml

One-fourth housing projects in Maharashtra run foul of RERA law

According to MahaRERA, 33,029 projects were under construction across the state in January–March, of which 8,212 failed to update their status by April 20

Published: Tue, 05 May 2026 05:30:13 +0530

Source: https://www.hindustantimes.com/feeds/rss/cities/mumbai-news/rssfeed.xml

KDMC officer’s sudden transfer sparks row

The order regarding Kokare’s transfer was issued by the state urban development department on April 29. His next posting has not yet been decided

Published: Tue, 05 May 2026 05:28:13 +0530

Source: https://www.hindustantimes.com/feeds/rss/cities/mumbai-news/rssfeed.xml

Dharavi residents protest second-home clause

Residents are citing a 2024 government resolution (GR), which they claim is detrimental to them. Accordingly, a resident deemed eligible under the survey can be declared ineligible if they owns an asset outside the slum

Published: Tue, 05 May 2026 05:22:13 +0530

Source: https://www.hindustantimes.com/feeds/rss/cities/mumbai-news/rssfeed.xml

RIL buys triplex apartment in BKC for ₹120 crore

The apartment, with a carpet area of 16,128.85 sq ft, is on the 15th-17th floors of wing G at Signature Island, located opposite the Sofitel Hotel in BKC

Published: Tue, 05 May 2026 05:20:13 +0530

Source: https://www.hindustantimes.com/feeds/rss/cities/mumbai-news/rssfeed.xml

Commuters stage ‘rail roko’ at Virar station to protest against back-to-back AC locals

Chanting slogans against the railway administration, the protesters halted suburban services for nearly 10-12 minutes, causing a ripple effect of delays in the morning peak hours

Published: Tue, 05 May 2026 05:14:13 +0530

Source: https://www.hindustantimes.com/feeds/rss/cities/mumbai-news/rssfeed.xml

Pvt school mgmt protests poll-related work for teachers

Until now, teachers in municipal and government schools have protested being assigned election and related work, saying it compromises their academic duties. This is the first time a private school management has spoken up

Published: Tue, 05 May 2026 05:10:13 +0530

Source: https://www.hindustantimes.com/feeds/rss/cities/mumbai-news/rssfeed.xml

Eight years in jail without trial: HC grants bail to lawyer Surendra Gadling in Elgar Parishad case

A division bench of Justices Ajay Gadkari and Kamal Khata noted that Gadling had spent eight years as an undertrial while the case was still at a pre-trial stage. The trial court is currently hearing discharge applications filed by several of the 15 accused and is yet to frame charges

Published: Tue, 05 May 2026 05:08:13 +0530

Source: https://www.hindustantimes.com/feeds/rss/cities/mumbai-news/rssfeed.xml

Lawyer, 28, run over by dumper truck in Kharghar; driver held

A lawyer, Mahesh Lohar, was killed by a dumper truck in Kharghar. The driver fled but was arrested later. Protests ensued as relatives demanded justice.

Published: Tue, 05 May 2026 05:04:12 +0530

Source: https://www.hindustantimes.com/feeds/rss/cities/mumbai-news/rssfeed.xml

17 years on, HC awards ₹8 lakh for teen’s fall from local train

A single-judge bench of Justice Jitendra Jain directed the boy’s parents to file a fresh claim before the Railway Claims Tribunal

Published: Tue, 05 May 2026 05:02:12 +0530

Source: https://www.hindustantimes.com/feeds/rss/cities/mumbai-news/rssfeed.xml

‘Lone wolf’ attacker may have been radicalised by ex-wife: Cops

Public prosecutor Sanjay More urged the court to extend Ansari’s custody as the Maharashtra ATS has invoked India’s anti-terror law, the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), 1967, against him and need more time for a thorough investigation

Published: Tue, 05 May 2026 04:54:12 +0530

Source: https://www.hindustantimes.com/feeds/rss/cities/mumbai-news/rssfeed.xml

Conveyance must include open spaces, not just building footprint: HC

The court was hearing a petition filed by Rashesh Cooperative Housing Society in Bhayandar West, challenging an order of the District Deputy Registrar

Published: Tue, 05 May 2026 04:50:12 +0530

Source: https://www.hindustantimes.com/feeds/rss/cities/mumbai-news/rssfeed.xml

State diverts 937 hectares of forest land in Gadchiroli for steel plant

LMEL operates a plant on 700 hectares in Gadchiroli, and the additional 937 hectares will aid its expansion, said an officer from the state mining department

Published: Tue, 05 May 2026 04:48:12 +0530

Source: https://www.hindustantimes.com/feeds/rss/cities/mumbai-news/rssfeed.xml

ED questions Pratibha Chakankar in Kharat case

The ED’s investigation has revealed that Kharat’s phone number was among the details used to comply with the Know Your Customer (KYC) protocol. The four accounts are in the Nashik-based credit society, Samatha Nagri Sahakari Pathsanstha

Published: Tue, 05 May 2026 04:30:12 +0530

Source: https://www.hindustantimes.com/feeds/rss/cities/mumbai-news/rssfeed.xml

2 teenagers killed in Nalasopara hit-and-run; accused driver on the run

Police said the boys were riding a motorcycle, owned by Parmar, from the Sangam Medical side towards Chandannaka as they were heading to their homes in Alkapuri

Published: Tue, 05 May 2026 04:26:12 +0530

Source: https://www.hindustantimes.com/feeds/rss/cities/mumbai-news/rssfeed.xml

District Magistrates can now decide adoption pleas, rules HC

The Bombay High Court upheld a 2021 amendment allowing District Magistrates to handle adoption pleas, enabling their implementation across Maharashtra.

Published: Tue, 05 May 2026 03:40:11 +0530

Source: https://www.hindustantimes.com/feeds/rss/cities/mumbai-news/rssfeed.xml

Nesco concert drug deaths: Two peddlers remanded, cops seek to interrogate them with main supplier

Two accused in the Nesco concert drug case are remanded to police custody as investigations reveal financial links to a suspected drug kingpin.

Published: Tue, 05 May 2026 03:38:11 +0530

Source: https://www.hindustantimes.com/feeds/rss/cities/mumbai-news/rssfeed.xml

Maharashtra sets up state vaccination task force to strengthen immunisation programme

Published: Mon, 04 May 2026 23:36:21 +0530

Source: https://www.hindustantimes.com/feeds/rss/cities/mumbai-news/rssfeed.xml

Fadnavis approves infra push in major metropolitan regions

Published: Mon, 04 May 2026 21:31:57 +0530

Source: https://www.hindustantimes.com/feeds/rss/cities/mumbai-news/rssfeed.xml

District magistrates competent to decide adoption proceedings: Bombay HC

Published: Mon, 04 May 2026 20:10:10 +0530

Source: https://www.hindustantimes.com/feeds/rss/cities/mumbai-news/rssfeed.xml

Court sentences 12 in Gosabara arms landing case of 1993

Published: Mon, 04 May 2026 19:31:12 +0530

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Machan census conducted at Pench, Umred Paoni Karhandla; reveals rich presence of wildlife

Published: Mon, 04 May 2026 14:08:14 +0530

Source: https://www.hindustantimes.com/feeds/rss/cities/mumbai-news/rssfeed.xml

Fines for spitting, littering on Western Railway jump 13-fold in April; INR 5.37 lakh collected

In April this year, WR officials booked 2,657 commuters for spitting and littering at station premises, nearly 12 times the 227 cases recorded in April 2025

Published: Mon, 04 May 2026 11:41:50 +0530

Source: https://www.hindustantimes.com/feeds/rss/cities/mumbai-news/rssfeed.xml

MSRDC warns motorists against stopping for selfies on Mumbai–Pune missing link

The stretch, inaugurated on May 1, has seen travellers halting near the cable-stayed bridge and tunnels, prompting fears of accidents on the busy expressway

Published: Mon, 04 May 2026 06:40:14 +0530

Source: https://www.hindustantimes.com/feeds/rss/cities/mumbai-news/rssfeed.xml

Inside Mumbai’s crumbling LIC chawls

Clusters of buildings stand frozen in time – crumbling, contested and caught in an administrative deadlock. For the hundreds of tenants, is there a way out?

Published: Mon, 04 May 2026 06:36:14 +0530

Source: https://www.hindustantimes.com/feeds/rss/cities/mumbai-news/rssfeed.xml

New rules at Oscars gives India a chance

Traditionally, this category restricted countries to one submission per year, with specific rules

Published: Mon, 04 May 2026 06:34:14 +0530

Source: https://www.hindustantimes.com/feeds/rss/cities/mumbai-news/rssfeed.xml

Relaxations sought for use of forest land by Vasai ashram

The state government is seeking relaxation of the 22 conditions that were imposed when wildlife clearance was granted for the Balyogi Shri Sadanand Maharaj Ashram in Vasai in 2024-end

Published: Mon, 04 May 2026 06:30:14 +0530

Source: https://www.hindustantimes.com/feeds/rss/cities/mumbai-news/rssfeed.xml

ID for every household: Fully digital Census rolls out in city

. The shift, which requires enumerators to feed all information into a mobile application, is expected to streamline data collection, improve accuracy, and form the basis for future policy decisions

Published: Mon, 04 May 2026 06:28:13 +0530

Source: https://www.hindustantimes.com/feeds/rss/cities/mumbai-news/rssfeed.xml

38 years on, Dongri riot case ends with acquittal of last accused

The evidence on record did not reflect that the accused, Mohammad Rafiq Shaikh, had participated in rioting or that he was part of the mob that allegedly had attacked the deceased on the day of Muharram, the court said

Published: Mon, 04 May 2026 06:26:13 +0530

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One of Mumbai’s oldest night schools faces closure

The move was triggered by a recent Aadhaar-based verification drive, which showed enrolment numbers lower than the school’s actual headcount

Published: Mon, 04 May 2026 06:18:13 +0530

Source: https://www.hindustantimes.com/feeds/rss/cities/mumbai-news/rssfeed.xml

Objection to public urination costs 78-year-old her life; man held for brutal Bandra murder

A 78-year-old woman was killed in Bandra East after confronting a man urinating in public. The suspect, Bhanudas Kamble, has been arrested.

Published: Mon, 04 May 2026 05:44:12 +0530

Source: https://www.hindustantimes.com/feeds/rss/cities/mumbai-news/rssfeed.xml

ICT faculty push for central university status

ICT faculty oppose converting the institute to a state university, citing autonomy concerns, while a former vice-chancellor highlights funding inequities for deemed universities.

Published: Mon, 04 May 2026 05:34:12 +0530

Source: https://www.hindustantimes.com/feeds/rss/cities/mumbai-news/rssfeed.xml

Grant applicants must disclose paper retractions from past 5 years: ANRF

ANRF mandates disclosure of research paper retractions for grant applicants, aiming to enhance research integrity and deter unethical practices in India.

Published: Mon, 04 May 2026 05:32:12 +0530

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₹10.11 lakh study abroad fraud: Agent held after 5 months on the run

Five months after disappearing, Shraddha Gadekar was arrested for her role in a ₹10.11 lakh fraud involving fake overseas university admissions.

Published: Mon, 04 May 2026 05:30:12 +0530

Source: https://www.hindustantimes.com/feeds/rss/cities/mumbai-news/rssfeed.xml

Fines for spitting and littering on Western Rly surge 13-fold in April

In April this year, WR officials booked 2,657 commuters for spitting and littering at station premises, nearly 12 times the 227 cases recorded in April last year. The intensified drive has also pushed up penalties significantly, with fines collected jumping 1,279% from ₹42,050 in April 2025 to ₹5,37,850 this April

Published: Mon, 04 May 2026 05:24:12 +0530

Source: https://www.hindustantimes.com/feeds/rss/cities/mumbai-news/rssfeed.xml

‘Most wanted’ chain snatcher nabbed

A notorious thief, Shrikesh Maurya, was arrested in Mumbai for multiple chain snatchings, evading police with clever tactics and leading a double life.

Published: Mon, 04 May 2026 05:06:11 +0530

Source: https://www.hindustantimes.com/feeds/rss/cities/mumbai-news/rssfeed.xml

Thane ring route metro faces increasing opposition from residents, parties

Residents expressed concerns that constructing stations in densely populated areas—where schools, hospitals and high foot traffic already exist—could lead to severe congestion.

Published: Mon, 04 May 2026 05:00:11 +0530

Source: https://www.hindustantimes.com/feeds/rss/cities/mumbai-news/rssfeed.xml

HC tells BoB to refund ₹1.24 crore in SIM-swap fraud, affirms ‘zero liability’ for customer

The order came from a bench of Justices Bharati Dangre and Manjusha Deshpande on Tuesday while hearing a plea by PNP Polytex Pvt Ltd

Published: Mon, 04 May 2026 04:56:11 +0530

Source: https://www.hindustantimes.com/feeds/rss/cities/mumbai-news/rssfeed.xml

Love-hate between Congress, Thackeray

Congress had agreed to support Uddhav Thackeray, and no one else, as the MVA candidate, for the lone seat the opposition is contesting and assured of winning. Moreover, the Congress was not afforded the courtesy of being informed of the decision; party leaders learnt of it through the media.

Published: Mon, 04 May 2026 04:52:11 +0530

Source: https://www.hindustantimes.com/feeds/rss/cities/mumbai-news/rssfeed.xml

CBI books transport official, aide for demanding bribe for vehicle registration

The complainant stated that the accused duo allegedly demanded a bribe equivalent to 1 per cent of the vehicle’s purchase price, which was ₹11.95 lakh.

Published: Mon, 04 May 2026 04:42:11 +0530

Source: https://www.hindustantimes.com/feeds/rss/cities/mumbai-news/rssfeed.xml

Orange Gate-Marine Drive underground tunnel extension gets coastal road authority approval

The underground tunnel was earlier planned to terminate at Maratha Bhavan on Marine Drive but will now extend further and end near the PM Hindu Swimming Bath & Boat Club, popularly called Mafatlal Swimming Pool, near Girgaum Chowpatty.

Published: Mon, 04 May 2026 04:32:11 +0530

Source: https://www.hindustantimes.com/feeds/rss/cities/mumbai-news/rssfeed.xml