Mumbai’s Pigeon-Feeding Rules Aren’t Going Over Well
The new rules led to clashes with the police and threats of hunger strikes by members of the Jain religious community, which believes in nonviolence against all creatures.
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Monsoon Rains Bring Mumbai to a Standstill
On track for more than 48 inches of rain in August, India’s financial capital is expected to surpass the record set in 2020.
Mumbai Reels From Flooding After Heavy Rain
Torrential rains battered India’s financial capital, causing flooding that has waterlogged streets, disrupted public transport and canceled flights.
Musk Clears Final Hurdles for Tesla and Starlink in India
In the first tangible inroads Elon Musk has sought for years in India, Starlink passed a final regulatory hurdle and Tesla opened its first India store.
Ameen Sayani, Pioneering Radio Star in India, Dies at 91
One of the first voices heard on the airwaves in Asia, he became recognized by generations of listeners in India over 42 years of broadcasting Bollywood music.
Cyclone Biparjoy Packs Strong Winds as It Nears Pakistan and India
Tens of thousands of residents along both countries’ southern coasts were evacuated before the cyclone’s expected landfall on Thursday. Flooding remained a threat in some areas.