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A massive power failure in Mumbai, India, believed to be caused by an issue with the main power grid receiving electricity, leaves millions of people without power and brings the city's rail lines to a standstill. Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray orders an investigation into the cause.
2020-10-12

A ban on single-use plastics including cups, bags, and bottles in Mumbai, India, comes into effect. Mumbai is the nation's largest city with such a law, and those in violation face fines and up to three months in prison.
2018-06-25

A rickety multi-story apartment building collapses in the Indian city of Mumbai resulting in at least 24 deaths with at least 12 people missing.
2017-08-31

A stampede at the home of Muslim religious leader Mohammed Burhanuddin in the Indian city of Mumbai results in 18 deaths.
2014-01-17

A building collapses in the Indian city of Mumbai, with at least three people killed and dozens trapped.
2013-09-27

Police in the Indian city of Mumbai charge several people in connection with a cricket match fixing scandal, including umpire Asad Rauf, former Chennai Super Kings principal Gurunath Meiyappan, Bollywood actor Vindoo Dara Singh and 15 bookies.
2013-09-21

Thirty-six policemen in Mumbai, India are suspended after they are filmed allegedly taking bribes.
2013-04-11

Floods hit northern India with transport services disrupted in Mumbai and 15 villages isolated in Maharashtra state.
2011-08-29

Several explosions shake Mumbai, India, killing 20 and injuring over 100 persons.
2011-07-13

An oil spill stretching at least two miles long occurs in the Arabian Sea offshore Mumbai, India, after a vessel from Panama collides with another vessel from St. Kitts. The Panamanian ship was carrying 2,662 tons of oil, 283 tons of diesel and 88,040 liters of lube oil when it became grounded and started to leak.
2010-08-7