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From glittering residential buildings and balconies draped in cascading fairy lights to trees illuminated beneath dazzling canopies of lights, Bandra came alive with the festive spirit of #Diwali.

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Can you guess the name of this bungalow and the road it once stood on?

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Did you visit Bandra Reclamation this Diwali? What was your favourite light installation? Tell us in the comments!

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Bandra Reclamation’s promenade turned into a spectacular display of roshni this Diwali, with elaborate light installations illuminating the waterfront.

From expansive stretches of golden lights and illuminated diya motifs to a giant kandil-inspired installation

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Palm trees draped in cascading lights, glowing lanterns suspended overhead and illuminated landscaped sections completed the display, drawing families, youngsters and senior citizens out to experience the festive atmosphere.

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A security guard at a neighbouring building reportedly told residents that a firecracker had landed inside the bungalow premises shortly before the fire broke out. However, the cause of the fire remains unconfirmed.

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A fire broke outside a bungalow on BJ Road, Bandstand, at around 10 pm on November 7, with large flames and thick smoke seen rising from within the premises.

The blaze was subsequently brought under control by firefighters.

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Bandra, ab aap batao! Is Diwali, which area in Bandra shines the brightest? Tag your neighbourhood and tell us in the comments!

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From glittering residential buildings and balconies draped in cascading fairy lights to trees illuminated beneath dazzling canopies of lights, Bandra came alive with the festive spirit of #Diwali.

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Colourful kandils, illuminated diya motifs and elaborately decorated entrances added to the spectacle, as different neighbourhoods across Bandra embraced the Festival of Lights with their own dazzling displays.

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A crane deployed for Mumbai Metro Line 2B construction work broke down at Lucky junction, near Shiv Sagar hotel in Bandra, at around 8 am on November 5, slowing northbound traffic through the stretch.

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Mumbai Police's Quick Response Team (QRT) and personnel from multiple security agencies participated in the drills, officials said.

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The Mumbai Diamond Bourse in Bandra-Kurla Complex (BKC) was among the sensitive locations where the National Security Guard (NSG), Mumbai Police and other security personnel conducted an anti-terror mock drill on Thursday, November 5, ahead

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ahead of the 18th anniversary of the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks.

The exercise tested rapid deployment, hostage-rescue capabilities & counter-terrorism response tactics. NSG commandos also carried out helicopter-assisted operations, including rappelling onto high-rise buildings.

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Can you guess this iconic spot in Bandra? 👀

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Catholic parishes. This year's observance also saw churches encourage more environmentally conscious tributes, with appeals to avoid candles and non-biodegradable decorations and consider potted plants instead.

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Bandra marked All Souls’ Day on November 2, as families gathered at cemeteries to honour loved ones who have passed away.

Across the cemetery, graves were adorned with colourful floral arrangements, with marigolds and flower petals forming elaborate designs around crosses and

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memorial plaques. Visitors were seen kneeling beside graves, arranging flowers, offering prayers and spending time with family members, including children, in remembrance of those they have lost.

The day was observed with special Masses and cemetery blessings across Bandra's

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Khar Police have confirmed the recovery of 100% of the stolen property, collectively valued at ₹1.24 lakh. Further investigation is underway to establish whether the accused were involved in other similar thefts in the area.

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A birthday celebration in Khar West turned into a theft investigation after a Kandivali woman discovered that her gold bracelet and ₹4,000 in cash had gone missing from her purse outside a hotel on 24 October 2026.

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Both women, residents of Khar East, were arrested. Investigators also found that one of them had two previous cases registered against her for similar offences. The two accused were subsequently produced before a Bandra court and remanded to police custody.