Mumbai traffic

Oscar-winning composer AR Rahman prefers working at night, finding it more peaceful and productive. He avoids Mumbai’s daytime traffic by traveling late and follows a reversed sleep schedule, waking at 2:30 am. Inspired by Lata Mangeshkar, he practices riyaz daily for 30–40 minutes to maintain his musical discipline.

The mumbai traffic Police have released traffic advisory for the IPL 2025 match between Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings on April 20 at Wankhede Stadium. Restrictions include road closures, parking prohibitions around the stadium from 12pm to 11.55pm.

Mumbai Indians and Sunrisers Hyderabad will face off at Wankhede Stadium. The match is scheduled for Thursday evening. Authorities anticipate heavy traffic congestion in South Mumbai. Marine Drive and Churchgate areas are likely to be affected. Commuters should plan their travel accordingly. Public transport will be crowded after the game. Residents are advised to use alternate routes to avoid delays.

Mumbai Police apprehended Mayank Pandya for sending a death threat to Salman Khan via WhatsApp, motivated by a desire to inflate his Instagram following. Pandya, a 25-year-old from Vadodara, confessed to mimicking threats from the Lawrence Bishnoi gang. Authorities confirmed Pandya's history of mental illness, undergoing treatment since 2014 after witnessing his grandfather's death.

Parineeti Chopra’s iconic dialogue from Hasee Toh Phasee has taken over social media, and now, her husband Raghav Chadha has joined the trend in the most heartwarming way. The politician shared a romantic video montage of the couple, set to the now-viral remix of Chopra’s dialogue from the 2014 film.

Mumbai Police arrested a man from Vadodara for sending a threat to Salman Khan. The threat arrived one year after shots were fired outside Khan's home. The suspect's message threatened to kill Khan and bomb his vehicle. Police traced the number to Gujarat. The man is under investigation and claims mental instability. Khan addressed death threats during 'Sikandar' promotions.

The Elphinstone Bridge will be closed for two years starting April 10 for demolition and reconstruction. Traffic police have announced diversions and restrictions for motorists. West-bound traffic to Dadar West should turn right at Parel TT Junction and use Tilak Bridge. East-bound traffic to Parel should use Lower Parel Bridge and Mahadev Palav Road.

Maharashtra's transportation is facing disruptions as the Mumbai-Pune Expressway experienced severe congestion due to increased tourist traffic, causing commuter frustration. Simultaneously, the Elphinstone Road Over Bridge in Mumbai closed for two years for demolition and reconstruction, leading to traffic diversions and expected congestion in key areas. Authorities are implementing alternative routes and urging commuters to plan journeys carefully.

Motorists caught for drunk driving will now be charged under the Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and face FIRs, which could lead to imprisonment for up to three months or a fine, or both. This step aims to deter drunk driving, a leading cause of fatal accidents, and may impact offenders' ability to secure passports and police clearances.

Residents of South Mumbai's Malabar Hill seek the removal of 'no parking' notifications due to inadequate parking in old buildings. MLA Mangal Prabhat Lodha requests permission for on-street parking, but traffic police cite security concerns and potential congestion, emphasizing the need for public parking lots and better planning for new constructions.