Stories from Mumbai · India

The Maharashtra state government has decided to postpone the Hindi language examination for government employees that was scheduled to begin in Mumbai. A strategic decision regarding the proposal to cancel the exam is expected to be made soon.

India's benchmark domestic equity indices ended with moderate losses on Tuesday. The Sensex dropped 252 points to close at 77,018. The Nifty dipped 87 points to settle at 24,033.

Riyan Parag of the Mumbai Indians scored a half-century in 22 balls during a match against Lucknow Super Giants. Rohit Sharma also scored 50 runs off 27 balls, marking his 49th half-century. Lucknow Super Giants managed only one boundary in the final three overs of the match.

Punjab National Bank reported a 15.9% year-on-year increase in Profit Before Tax (PBT) for FY26, reaching ₹9,986 Cr. Deposits rose by 9.4% to ₹1,725,000 Cr, while advances grew by 13.9% to ₹1,238,000 Cr.

India's national stock exchange is expected to launch an initial public offering later this year. Listing attempts for the exchange have faced delays for nearly a decade. These delays were caused by regulatory investigations into allegations regarding governance and market access. The current environment is described as having the decks cleared for the anticipated IPO. The National Stock Exchange, or NSE, which lists approximately 3,000 companies, is preparing to go public. Questions remain regarding investor appetite following domestic and global market volatility. Rebecca Bundon reported from Mumbai on the development.

Hair dye allergies are generally caused by paraphenylenediamine, or PPD. This chemical is used to create black dye in hair products, including premium and local brands.

A conference is expected to play a role in realizing India's vision for development. The specific nature of the vision or conference was not detailed.

India is inviting applications for positions including trained caregiver, disability friend, cleaner, and activity teacher. Direct interviews are scheduled for May 7, 2026, at AYGNISHD, Bandra, West, Reclamation, Mumbai.

Under the Maharashtra Fisheries Rule, 1981, every fishing boat must carry two radios when it goes to sea. This regulation ensures that fishermen have essential communication devices while at sea.

India has strengthened its energy security during the global energy crisis. Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri stated that the country has moved forward to secure its energy. He mentioned that the 'Gati Shakti Yojana' has played a role in managing the crisis. The specific measures being implemented to achieve this are not detailed in the report.