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Wednesday, October 14, 2026

Mumbai

capital city in Maharashtra, India

In brief

Oktoberfest celebrations are spreading across Indian cities, with Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Mumbai and Kolkata venues offering German beers, Bavarian-inspired food and festive events. The coverage highlights locally tailored menus and settings, from Bengaluru’s Indian-fusion dishes to beachfront dining in Mumbai and in-house German-style brews in Kolkata.

A Mumbai consumer court has ordered Flipkart and the seller International Value Retail Pvt Ltd to jointly refund around Rs 1.11 lakh and pay Rs 70,000 in compensation and costs after a customer received beard growth oil instead of an Apple iPhone 14 Pro ordered online, ruling that repeated closure of complaints without relief amounted to unfair trade practice and a deficiency in service.

A viral video shows a man opening the latch of a police van in Chembur, Mumbai, allowing several detained student protesters from a 700–800-strong rally to escape as police had restrained and later detained around 200 individuals. The incident, which prompted widespread debate over police conduct and featured multiple videos of protesters and slogans, coincides with 13 cases and about 400 people booked for unlawful assembly and violation of prohibitory orders.

A viral video shows a Mumbai police driver threatening NEET protesters with false drug charges to deter them, triggering an official inquiry and the officer’s removal from duty. The incident has sparked political criticism and raised concerns about police conduct amid ongoing protests in Mumbai and across the country.

LatestMigrants Navigate Relocation, Asylum, Urban LifeMigration brings sharply different challenges: Rempang families relocated for a development project have received homes but are still waiting for promised farmland, while migrants in Ceuta have reported abuse as Spanish prosecutors investigate allegations of mistreatment. In Mumbai, a commentary portrays migrant workers as essential to city life even as they endure cramped housing and long commutes.1d

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