Mumbai has recorded a record 23 crocodile rescues so far this year, taking the three-year total to 29. Frequent sightings near IIT Bombay, Powai, Bhandup, Mulund and Aarey have sparked concerns among experts over shrinking natural habitats and increasing human-wildlife interactions across the city.

A 29-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly murdering his teen girlfriend in a forested area near Sanjay Gandhi National Park in Mumbai's Kandivali East. Police said the accused suspected the teenager was in contact with another person, leading to frequent disputes