Gopal Shetty slams BMC, BJP leadership over demolition of 27 Borivali homes
Former BJP MP Gopal Shetty has tonsured his head in protest against the Brihanmumbai Municipal…
Gopal Shetty slams BMC, BJP leadership over demolition of 27 Borivali homes
Former BJP MP Gopal Shetty has tonsured his head in protest against the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation’s (BMC) demolition of 27 houses in Borivali East, accusing the civic body of acting in haste and failing to give residents adequate time to retrieve their belongings. Describing the demolition drive conducted on November 4 as a “mockery of…
Fire breaks out at Thane society, four injured; two residents rescued
Four people sustained minor injuries after a fire broke out at a residential building in Sanghvi Hills on Ghodbunder Road in Thane West during the early hours of Sunday, November 8. Two other residents, who were trapped inside their flat, were safely rescued by fire brigade personnel. The fire broke out in the corridor on…
Maharashtra minister urges well-off farmers to return Rs 5,000 drought relief
Maharashtra Disaster Management Minister Girish Mahajan has appealed to financially secure farmers to voluntarily return the Rs 5,000 drought assistance they received from the state government, so the money can be used to support farmers in need. The government recently announced an advance payment of Rs 5,000 for eligible farmers in drought-affected areas ahead of…
Mumbai weather: Colaba records 36.6 deg C, AQI at 129 amid hot, humid conditions
Mumbai continued to experience hot and humid conditions on Sunday, November 8, with daytime temperatures remaining high across the city. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecast mainly clear skies in Mumbai and its suburbs, while the city’s overall Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 129, placing it in the moderate category. Colaba and Santacruz record…
Diwali festivities keep pace with food inflation and fireworks ban
Diwali celebrations are set for November 8-9 in Mumbai with various traditional rituals and pujas. Rising food inflation is impacting the costs of mithai, dry fruits, and other festive items significantly. Businesses are shifting to gifting mithai instead of more expensive dry fruits this year. Local communities will hold pujas and food offerings, along with…
Mumbai loses nearly a third of its voters in SIR draft rolls; 83% of Maharashtra deletions not due to deaths
A significant number of electors have been struck off the electoral rolls in Mumbai and surrounding areas. The total deletions across Maharashtra were approximately 2.07 crore names during the Special Intensive Revision. Notably, Thane and Mumbai City recorded the highest deletion rates among the affected districts. Moreover, the report highlights that urban migration drove these…
81-year-old Bengaluru CA Seetaram Bhat issues 163 Form 15CB certificates for Rs 200 crore foreign remittances, claims staff misused his digital signature; Mumbai court rejects bail, calls complaint an “after thought”
A special court denied anticipatory bail to chartered accountant Seetaram Bhat over allegations of illegal foreign remittances. The Economic Offences Wing is investigating claims of fraudulent tax certificates facilitating nearly Rs 2,575.83 crore in remittances. Bhat allegedly issued 163 certificates for eight companies without verifying documents properly. The court found Bhat’s complaint about digital signature…
Mumbai’s biggest TBMs gear up tocarve out twin Coastal Road tunnels
BMC is set to construct a four-lane underground tunnel between Kandivli and Malad for the Coastal Road. The project includes twin 3.9-km tunnels that will be excavated using giant tunnel boring machines. Approximately 45,000 mangroves in the project’s influence zone will be affected, raising environmental concerns. The tunnels are scheduled for completion by 2027 and…
In 2019, three former Jet Airways pilots and a ground staffer unable to access PF dues due to EPFO portal glitches pay private intermediary to get claims processed, face bribery case after he turns out to be EPFO staffer, they now get relief as Bombay HC quashes FIR and chargesheet, says prosecution failed to establish criminal intent
Bombay High Court quashed the FIR and charges against four former Jet Airways employees. The court found insufficient evidence to establish criminal intentions related to bribery. Justice Milind Jadhav noted the prosecution failed to prove a criminal conspiracy among the accused. The alleged briber was also not authorized to approve financial claims. Continuing the proceedings…
Watchman gets life imprisonment for repeatedly sexually assaulting minor girl
A special court in Maharashtra’s Thane district has sentenced a 65-year-old man to life imprisonment until natural death for repeatedly assaulting a 10-year-old girl over three years and impregnating her. According to PTI, Special Judge Laxmikant A. Bidwai of the Kalyan court on Friday, November 6, observed that convict Uttam Nikalje, who worked as a…
Relief for 70 lakh farmers as government allows offline crop registrtion
Around 70 lakh farmers in Maharashtra facing technical glitches with the Centre’s Digital Crop Survey mobile app can now register their crops offline via the e-ferfar system, an official said. An official on Saturday, November 7 said that following directions from Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule, the state revenue department on Friday issued a Government Resolution…
Maharashtra ATS arrests wanted Naxalite carrying Rs 10 lakh bounty in Thane
The Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) has arrested a wanted Naxalite carrying a bounty of Rs 10 lakh from Thane district, an official said on Saturday. Sanjay Sarju Yadav (45), a resident of Devgaon village in Jharkhand’s Palamu district, was apprehended from the Thakurli area based on specific intelligence, the official said, PTI reported. Wanted Naxalite…
Sharad Pawar discharged from Mumbai's Breach Candy Hospital on Saturday
NCP-SP chief Sharad Pawar was discharged from Mumbai’s Breach Candy Hospital on Saturday after undergoing treatment for a chest and respiratory infection. #WATCH | Mumbai, Maharashtra: NCP-SCP chief Sharad Pawar discharged from Breach Candy Hospital after undergoing treatment for a respiratory and chest infection https://t.co/ywAqpVnkJm — ANI (@ANI) November 7, 2026 According to PTI, Pawar…
Thane: Police vehicle catches fire near Nitin Company Junction in Wagle Estate
A police vehicle caught fire near Nitin Company Junction in Louiswadi, Wagle Estate, Thane West, during the early hours of Saturday, November 7. According to information provided by the Pachpakhadi Fire Station, the incident was reported at around 12:04 am, opposite Axis Bank, near Nitin Company Junction. The vehicle involved was a Mahindra Scorpio police…
Man strangles wife after row over students’ fathers visiting home, dies by suicide
Majid Khan, aged 50, allegedly murdered his wife Tabassum Khan, aged 41, after an argument. This dispute stemmed from Majid’s suspicions regarding Tabassum’s character due to her tuition classes. Following the incident at around 5am, he left their home in Takipada, Nalasopara West. Later that afternoon, he jumped in front of a moving train at…
BEST files police complaint over ‘missing’ bus stop after Sena MLA rebuilds shelter in Mumbai’s Andheri
BEST recently filed a police complaint about a missing bus shelter in Andheri, which had been rebuilt. The new structure was attributed to Shiv Sena MLA Murji Patel, generating controversy during a committee meeting. Concerns were raised about the legitimacy of the new shelter and permissions for its construction. A senior BEST official expressed surprise…
Woman 54 but hubby under age limit, Bombay HC OKs surrogacy
A 54-year-old woman from Nashik has been allowed to pursue surrogacy by Bombay HC. The couple approached the court after their request for surrogacy was denied due to age limitations. The court’s ruling emphasizes a purposive interpretation of the surrogacy law. It aims to protect surrogate mothers and the rights of children born through surrogacy….
Gokul row: Raj Thackeray questions BJP's 'Save Democracy' marches
Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray on Friday criticised the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) over its nationwide ‘Save Democracy’ marches, questioning the ruling party’s commitment to democratic principles in the wake of the controversy surrounding the Kolhapur District Cooperative Milk Producers’ Union, popularly known as Gokul Dairy. Thackeray accused the BJP of holding protests…
Gautam Adani visits Sharad Pawar at Mumbai's Breach Candy Hospital
Adani Group chairman Gautam Adani, on Friday, November 6, arrived at Breach Candy Hospital in South Mumbai to meet NCP (SP) chief Sharad Pawar. #WATCH | Mumbai: Adani Group Chairperson Gautam Adani arrives at Breach Candy Hospital in South Mumbai to visit NCP-SP Chief Sharad Pawar. Sharad Pawar is undergoing treatment at Breach Candy Hospital…
Why does it take so long for BMC to demolish illegal constructions?
Over 10 years, 2,14,917 complaints were registered on the RETMS portal; 1,16,228 marked as duplicates, leaving 98,689 actual complaints. Demolition completed in just 13,211 cases. An RTI has exposed the shocking state of BMC’s functioning. While the Maharashtra government dreams of transforming Mumbai into Shanghai, shocking revelations through the Right to Information (RTI) Act suggest…
Mumbai weather: Colaba records 36.9 deg C as hot, humid conditions persist
Mumbai continued to experience hot and humid conditions on Friday, November 6, with daytime temperatures remaining high across the city. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecast mainly clear skies in Mumbai and its suburbs, while the city’s overall air quality index (AQI) stood at 104, placing it in the moderate category. Colaba and Santacruz record…
76-year-old woman’s gold chain snatched by man posing as delivery agent in Mumbai’s Kandivali
An unidentified man impersonating a delivery agent targeted a senior citizen in Mumbai’s Kandivali area. While the 76-year-old woman was near her flat, he inquired about an address. After she turned to enter her home, he forcibly snatched her gold chain. Despite her attempts to resist, he successfully fled the scene with the stolen chain….
Bombay HC receives bomb threat email; BSE, Amitabh Bachchan’s Jalsa, Mahalaxmi Racecourse also named
A bomb threat email was sent to the Bombay High Court, raising security concerns across Mumbai. Prominent locations mentioned include the Bombay Stock Exchange and Mahalaxmi Racecourse. The email also named Bollywood superstar Amitabh Bachchan’s residence, Jalsa, as a potential target. Authorities are currently investigating the credibility of the threat and determining appropriate actions. Further…
MoD’s stop-work shocker for building projects close to defence sites in Mumbai
The Defence ministry has issued an immediate halt to construction projects near defence establishments without necessary approvals. This decision affects numerous ongoing developments, especially in suburban areas close to ordnance depots. Many projects in Malad-Kandivli are currently under various stages of construction and could be stalled. Developers and homebuyers are facing deepening uncertainty due to…
Keenan-Reuben murder case: Brother became lawyer after murder; family weighs move
The Bombay high court acquitted two accused in the 2011 double murder case involving Keenan Santos and Reuben Fernandez. One convict had his life sentence reduced to 20 years, which caused distress among the victims’ families. The Santos family faced ongoing threats and struggled for justice throughout the lengthy legal proceedings. Local residents expressed disappointment…
2.5-year-old riding tricycle with mother killed after SUV rams into them in Maharashtra’s Borivli
A tragic incident occurred in Borivli West when a two-and-half-year-old boy lost his life after being hit by an SUV. The boy, Krishiv Mandavia, was riding his tricycle with his mother when the accident happened. Samir Parekh, the driver of the SUV, was arrested by the Borivli police shortly after the incident occurred. The court…
Travelling by Mumbai local on Sunday? Brace for mega block on Central Railway
Central Railway’s Mumbai Division will operate a mega block on its Main and Harbour lines on Sunday to carry out essential engineering and maintenance work, affecting local train services between Matunga and Mulund and Panvel and Vashi. On the Main Line, a block will be operated on both UP and DOWN Slow lines between Matunga…
Gokul row: Satej Patil accuses govt of insulting Kolhapur, announces Nov 9 march
Congress MLA Satej Patil on Thursday accused the Maharashtra government of insulting the people of Kolhapur by attempting to take control of Gokul Dairy, and announced a protest march against the move on November 9. “This is not a personal vendetta against me….it is against the mandate of Kolhapur”s people. The government has insulted the…
Diwali 2026: BMC warns against bursting firecrackers at Mumbai's Shivaji Park
The BMC’s G North Ward will put up banners at Shivaji Park ahead of Diwali, warning visitors that the area is a designated silence zone where bursting firecrackers is prohibited. The move follows a Bombay HC directive, a civic official told mid-day. “This is big. This is the first time something like this is happening….
MPSC panel recommends over 16,000 Group-C vacancies, one-year age relaxation
A high-level committee has recommended increasing the number of vacancies for the Maharashtra Public Service Commission’s (MPSC) Group-C Combined Preliminary Examination 2026 to more than 16,000, along with a one-time relaxation of one year in the upper age limit for recruitment examinations. The committee, headed by IAS officer V Radha, submitted its interim report to…
Gold prices ease ahead of Dhanteras, Mumbai jewellers expect moderate festive buying
Diwali is just around the corner, and Mumbai is bracing for a shopping surge as gold prices dip. With Dhanteras on November 6 and Lakshmi Puja on November 8, jewelers are hopeful for a successful season. While some buyers are drawn to affordable options due to economic challenges, others are holding off on large purchases,…
Maharashtra FDA suspends Mumbai’s Cooper Hospital PPP blood bank licence; services halted till November 7
The FDA suspended the public-private-partnership blood bank license at Cooper Hospital due to documentation issues. Hospital authorities will rely on the blood bank at Trauma Hospital in Jogeshwari during this period. A notice was served to Cooper Hospital 90 days prior to the suspension. Last month, the FDA also took action against JJ Hospital and…
Rs 6.86 crore Mumbai flat in Lower Parel sold for Rs 5.36 crore, Rs 5 crore adjusted as brokerage; Lodha Developers alleges Rs 6.67 crore loss in Mankoli land acquisition and Lower Parel flat deal; files third case against former director Rajendra Lodha
Lodha Developers Ltd has lodged a complaint against former director Shivaji Jadhav involving financial losses. The complaint claims irregularities occurred during a land acquisition deal in Mankoli and a flat transaction in Lower Parel. Allegations include a brokerage agreement for ₹5 crore and a discount on a luxury apartment. Rajendra Lodha’s involvement was discovered after…
HC grants relief to 3 in 2011 Amboli murder of two youths; reduces sentence for 1, acquits 2 others
In a significant legal decision, the Bombay high court has partially upheld the appeals of three individuals convicted in a notorious double murder case. The victims, Keenan Santos and Reuben Fernandez, tragically lost their lives in October 2011 while attempting to protect friends from harassment. One convict’s life sentence was commuted to 20 years, while…
Mumbai airport plans to move all flights to 14 international destinations to Navi Mumbai
Mumbai airport is set to relocate international flights from 14 key destinations to the upcoming Navi Mumbai International Airport next summer. Airlines such as Air India Group and IndiGo are on board with moving 38 daily international flights from December through July. Mumbai International Airport Ltd is requesting airlines to free up their slots in…
Man rescued from SATIS Bridge roof, officials puzzled over how he got there
A 30-year-old man was rescued after being trapped on the roof of the Station Area Traffic Improvement Scheme (SATIS) Bridge near Thane Railway Station on Wednesday morning. The rescue operation was carried out by the Thane Fire Brigade and the Disaster Management Cell. Speaking to mid-day.com, the Regional Disaster Management Cell (RDMC) chief of Thane…
NCP holds second core committee meeting in three days amid political speculation
The Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) core committee met on Wednesday for the second time in three days, amid speculation over internal differences following a meeting between senior party leaders and Union Home Minister Amit Shah in Delhi that was attended neither by party president nor Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Sunetra Pawar nor her sons. A…
Mumbai weather update: Hazy skies, humid conditions as Colaba records 36.5 deg C
Mumbai experienced hazy skies and humid conditions on Wednesday, November 4, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). The weather office forecast generally cloudy skies across the city. Daytime temperatures remained elevated, with Colaba recording a maximum of 36.5 degrees Celsius and Santacruz registering 35 degrees Celsius, according to the IMD’s reported observations. Colaba, Santacruz…
