Maharashtra govt's FRA move for private universities sparks political row
Maharashtra’s proposal to bring self-financed private universities and autonomous colleges under the Fee Regulatory Authority…
Maharashtra govt's FRA move for private universities sparks political row
Maharashtra’s proposal to bring self-financed private universities and autonomous colleges under the Fee Regulatory Authority (FRA) has sparked a debate, with ministers and political leaders expressing differing views on the move. The FRA regulates fees charged by private unaided professional educational institutions, including those offering medical, engineering, pharmacy and management courses. Higher and Technical Education…
CSMT redevelopment: 128 trees to be affected, RLDA proposes 2,463 new plantation
As many as 128 trees will be affected by the redevelopment of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT) railway station in Mumbai, with the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation’s (BMC) Tree Authority approving the felling of 56 trees and transplantation of 72 others. As compensation for the 56 trees to be felled, the Railway Land Development Authority (RLDA)…
Agripada Police arrest man for allegedly possessing illegal guns and ammunition
A 31-year-old man was arrested for allegedly possessing two illegal firearms and 19 live cartridges in Mumbai’s Agripada area on Saturday, November 14. The accused has been identified as Ganesh Shrikant Landge (31). He was allegedly found carrying the firearms and ammunition near the Municipal Industry Gate at Dosa Compound in Agripada between 1:15 am…
Mumbai weather: Morning haze and daytime heat persist as AQI stands at 127
Mumbai continues to experience warmer weather, with a layer of haze covering parts of the city during the early morning hours on Saturday, November 14. The temperatures have shown a marginal dip during the early hours, whereas hot and humid conditions continue to persist through the day. Residents have been experiencing relatively cooler conditions in…
Mumbai: BEST to run extra buses for Chhath Puja celebrations on Nov 15 and 16
The Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport (BEST) undertaking has drawn up a special bus plan to facilitate the movement of devotees travelling to beaches, lakes and other designated locations ahead of the Chhath Puja celebrations across Mumbai. An official statement from the BEST Traffic Department noted that additional buses will operate on Sunday, November 15,…
Man held with two country-made pistols, 19 cartridges in Mumbai
On Saturday, a man was arrested in Agripada, Mumbai for possessing two illegal firearms and 19 live cartridges. The Crime Branch acted on a tip-off and laid a trap near KK Marg. Upon interception, the police recovered the weapons from the man’s possession. He has been booked under the Arms Act and the Maharashtra Police…
Shiv Sena (UBT) calls NCP merger talks a ‘ridiculous laughing stock’, says Sharad Pawar should not engage with BJP’s ‘lapdogs’
Shiv Sena (UBT) has criticized the ongoing merger discussions involving the NCP, accusing them of being detrimental. The editorial mentions that Sharad Pawar’s engagement with the BJP-affiliated group creates confusion in Maharashtra. It also highlights the internal struggles among NCP leaders and their shifting loyalties. Supriya Sule’s statement about the merger drama reflects the ongoing…
‘Digital arrest’ for 2 months: How fake cops duped 71-year-old retired executive of Rs 6.3 crore
A 71-year-old retired executive was defrauded of Rs 6.3 crore by alleged fraudsters posing as police officers. After receiving a suspicious video call, she was coerced into signing a non-disclosure agreement and transferring her savings. Over two months, she made eight transactions under the pretense of a money laundering investigation. The Cyber police intervened and…
99.4% of 1.2cr voters issued SIR notices in Maharashtra verified
In Maharashtra, a significant review of the electoral roll has revealed that 1.2 crore voters had flagged anomalies or unmapped status. However, 99.4% of these voters are set to remain on the draft list. The final voter list will be published on November 30, following extensive verification of nearly 2 crore voters excluded earlier this…
Mumbai traffic alert: Heavy vehicles barred on Madh-Marve Road for Chhath Puja
Mumbai’s Kandivali Traffic Police have announced temporary traffic restrictions on Madh-Marve Road ahead of Chhath Puja celebrations at Marve and Aksa beaches, where an estimated 50,000 to 60,000 devotees are expected to gather for the festivities. According to a traffic notification issued on Wednesday, the movement of all types of heavy goods motor vehicles (HGMVs)…
Amid NCP merger buzz, Amit Shah to inaugurate Ajit Pawar statue in Pune
Amid speculation over a possible merger between the two factions of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP), Union Home Minister Amit Shah is scheduled to visit Pune district on November 15 and 16. On November 15, Shah will lay the foundation stone for a cooperative industrial unit in Talegaon Dabhade before visiting the Bharat Forge facility…
Mumbai: Multi-vehicle accident on Coastal Road, SUV catches fire
A multi-vehicle accident involving six vehicles was reported on Mumbai’s Coastal Road during the early hours of Friday, November 13. According to the Coastal Road Control Room, the accident was reported at around 2:39 am on the northbound stretch of the Coastal Road, between Marine Lines and Worli. The officials said that a Mahindra XUV700…
MP Mhaske urges Thane civic body to reward firefighters during Diwali blaze
Shiv Sena MP Naresh Mhaske has sought a pay hike for the firefighters and the disaster response team from Thane who rescued 50 residents during a fire at a residential tower in the city on Diwali. Earlier on November 8, a fire broke out at the Carlyle building in the Raheja Gardens complex in the…
Thane court acquits 21-year-old in 2024 kidnapping and sexual assault case
A special court in Maharashtra’s Thane district has acquitted a 21-year-old man in a 2024 kidnapping and sexual assault case, while strongly recommending compensation and rehabilitation for the orphaned minor survivor. Special Judge (POCSO) Premal S Vithalani noted that the survivor, who lost her father during the course of the trial and currently lives in…
Mumbai man pays Rs 330 for Ola ride, leaves car keys in cab and alleges company sent only generic email replies despite repeated requests for help; driver returns keys for free, consumer commission dismisses complaint
A consumer complaint was filed by Hardik Shah against Ola over forgotten car keys left in a cab. After several attempts to contact the driver, the keys were returned without charge on June 19. The commission found no evidence of deficiency in service or unfair trade practices by Ola. Dissatisfaction with generic email responses does…
Mumbai police order first eviction under Maharashtra Rent Control Act
City police have completed their first eviction under the Maharashtra Rent Control Act, returning a flat to its owners. The owners claimed that tenants did not vacate their flat after their leave-and-licence agreement expired. The eviction proceedings were initiated, and the tenants were ordered to pay compensation for the delay. The government is addressing the…
6 vehicles involved in twin crashes inside Mumbai Coastal Road tunnel
Two accidents occurred in the left-hand-side tunnel of Mumbai Coastal Road, involving six vehicles within fifteen minutes. The first accident was reported at 2.33am, followed by a second collision at 2.50am. One vehicle in the second accident caught fire, prompting a quick emergency response. The tunnel was temporarily closed to traffic for precautionary measures and…
‘What difference does it make?’: Molester asked Mumbai woman before pushing her off platform; how Naigaon horror unfolded inside local train
A 20-year-old woman confronted a 53-year-old man for alleged molestation inside a Mumbai local train. The altercation escalated when the man pushed her onto the tracks at Naigaon station. As she tried to return to the platform, a moving train crushed her left arm. The police traced and arrested the man five days later after…
Mumbai Police appoint 15 DCPs as competent authorities under Rent Act
The Mumbai Police have passed their first eviction order under the Maharashtra Rent Control Act, 1999, following the appointment of Deputy Commissioners of Police (DCPs) as competent authorities to deal with cases involving tenants overstaying after the expiry of leave-and-licence agreements. According to a press note issued by the Mumbai Police on Thursday, the Maharashtra…
Rohit Pawar accuses Fadnavis of 'arrogance' over NCP merger remarks
NCP (SP) MLA Rohit Pawar on Thursday criticised Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis over his remarks on the possible merger of the two Nationalist Congress Party factions, alleging that they reflected the “arrogance” of those in power. Fadnavis had said on Tuesday that only NCP (SP) chief Sharad Pawar and Deputy Chief Minister Sunetra Pawar,…
Leopard carcass found inside abandoned building in Mumbai’s Aarey Milk Colony
The body of a full-grown male leopard was found on the ground floor of an abandoned building near a forest patch in Mumbai’s Aarey Milk Colony. Officials from the Thane Forest Department’s Territorial Division told mid-day.com that some workers staying nearby spotted the leopard lying unconscious and alerted the Maharashtra Forest Department. A team rushed…
Maharashtra's Shrivardhan beach gets international Blue Flag certification
Shrivardhan beach in Maharashtra’s Raigad district has received the international Blue Flag certification, becoming the first beach in the district to earn the recognition, state minister Aditi Tatkare said on Thursday. The certification is an international eco-label awarded by the Denmark-based Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE) to beaches that meet prescribed standards of cleanliness, water…
Sharad Pawar visits Breach Candy Hospital for post-treatment consultation
Nationalist Congress Party (Sharadchandra Pawar) chief Sharad Pawar visited a Mumbai hospital on Thursday for a follow-up consultation after receiving treatment for a chest and respiratory infection, sources told PTI. The 85-year-old former Union minister was initially admitted to Pune’s Ruby Hall Clinic on November 2. He was discharged on November 4 and admitted to…
Mumbai clears Diwali smoke faster than northern cities
During the Diwali festivities in 2025, Mumbai’s air quality index (AQI) saw a moderate rise, reaching a peak of 200. Meanwhile, cities in the north, particularly Delhi, struggled with persistent air pollution, landing in a ‘very poor’ category. Contributing factors included seasonal pollution from paddy-stubble burning and chilly nights that trapped harmful particles. In contrast,…
Ibrahim Ali Khan turns heads in Bharat Reshma outift at Bombay Times Fashion Week
Statement shoulder jewellery on both sides gives the look its distinctive silhouette and regal couture feel. The outfit took 280 hours of handwork.
Bhojpuri songs ahead of Chhath Puja at Mumbai stations draw objections; Central Railway says essential announcements remain unaffected
Bhojpuri songs were played at several railway stations in Mumbai to celebrate Chhath Puja. This decision has sparked criticism from Marathi-speaking groups and political activists. Central Railway officials clarified that such songs are played during non-essential announcement times. The controversy has led to discussions about the recognition of Maharashtra’s festivals at railway stations. Chhath Puja…
Mumbai man pays Livspace Rs 71.62 lakh for premium flat interiors, finds inferior materials and exposed live wires, wife suffers head injury after heavy kitchen shutter falls on her; consumer commission orders firm to pay nearly Rs 87.16 lakh
Livspace India Pvt Ltd has been held responsible for unsafe renovation work in a Goregaon flat. The Maharashtra State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission found the company guilty of poor workmanship and negligence. Deepak Ruiya, the complainant, reported serious safety hazards such as exposed live wires and a collapsing kitchen shutter. Following an incomplete project, the…
Mumbai local horror: Woman objects to molestation in compartment, pushed off train; loses left arm
On November 4, a 20-year-old woman was pushed off a local train at Naigaon railway station. She lost her left arm after the incident and is currently receiving treatment. The accused, a 53-year-old man, allegedly molested her before pushing her off the train. He has been arrested after police examined CCTV footage from the station….
Mumbai BEST bus accident: Tempo driver unconscious, four injured persons stable
The tempo driver injured in the chain collision involving a Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport (BEST) bus, a Chalo Premium bus and two cars at Wadala’s Lodha Junction on Monday remains unconscious and on ventilator support, while four other injured persons are reported to be stable, according to the latest medical update shared by the…
NCP merger talks: Sunetra Pawar says details will emerge at appropriate time
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) president Sunetra Pawar on Wednesday declined to comment directly on the possibility of a merger between the two NCP factions, saying details would emerge at the appropriate time. Speculation over a possible reunification of the factions led by Sunetra Pawar and Sharad Pawar intensified last week…
Mumbai airport revamp: Fadnavis suggests building new terminal before demolition
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has proposed a phased redevelopment of Terminal 1 (T1) at Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA), suggesting that the existing facility remain operational until its replacement is ready to prevent disruptions to flight services. In a letter to the Union Civil Aviation Ministry, Fadnavis has recommended an alternative construction…
Mumbai Airport redevelopment: 91 pc international traffic to remain unaffected
Nearly 91 per cent of international passenger traffic at Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) is expected to remain unaffected during the redevelopment of Terminal 1, with 39 of the 50 international airlines scheduled to continue operations from the airport under the Summer 2027 schedule. The remaining 11 airlines, which together operate around 16…
Hijack scare on Mumbai-bound Air India flight at Kolkata Airport
A hijack threat on a Mumbai-bound Air India flight at Kolkata’s Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport on Wednesday triggered a security alert, prompting authorities to move the aircraft to an isolation bay and launch an extensive search, news agency IANS reported. The threat was received as the aircraft was preparing for take-off, following which…
Mumbai to get 5 new air quality monitoring stations at Rs 17.5 crore in BMC gardens; check locations
Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation plans to set up five additional air quality monitoring stations across Mumbai. The total investment for these new stations will be Rs 17.50 crore, with planned hourly monitoring. Locations include parks and recreational grounds in various neighborhoods not currently monitored by other networks. Data from the new stations will be available on…
NCP merger: Rohit Pawar dismisses speculation, says no talks underway in party
NCP (Sharadchandra Pawar) Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) Rohit Pawar on Monday dismissed speculation regarding a merger between the two Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) factions. Pawar asserted that no such discussions were underway within his party. He further alleged that the reports were designed to set a political narrative, news agency PTI reported. Speaking to…
Mumbai: NCP (SP) accuses BJP leaders of communalising safety campaign
The Opposition Nationalist Congress Party (SP) on Monday questioned Mumbai Mayor Ritu Tawde’s concern for people’s safety after she appealed to citizens to exercise caution while bursting firecrackers following a spate of fire incidents on Diwali in the metropolis, news agency PTI reported. NCP (Sharadchandra Pawar) Spokesperson Clyde Crasto asked whether Tawde had not considered…
Mumbai: 16-year-old boy dead after firecracker shop slab collapses in Malad
A 16-year-old boy died after the slab of a shop storing firecrackers collapsed following an explosion in Mumbai’s Malad area, officials said on Tuesday. According to PTI, the unfortunate incident occurred at 9:56 pm on Monday, November 9 at the ground-floor shop on Abdul Hamid Marg in Malvani, the official said. A civic official said,…
Palghar: Domestic help arrested in two theft cases, valuables worth Rs 19.6 lakh
Police have arrested a 41-year-old domestic help in connection with two cases of theft in Maharashtra’s Palghar district. According to PTI, officials said that they recovered cash and valuables of nearly Rs 20 lakh from the accused. The Vasai police registered a case against the woman on October 28 after a complaint of theft at…
