BJP plans to go solo in Maharashtra Zilla Parishad elections: Former MP Gavit
Former BJP MP from Nandurbar Heena Gavit on Saturday said the party was preparing to…
BJP plans to go solo in Maharashtra Zilla Parishad elections: Former MP Gavit
Former BJP MP from Nandurbar Heena Gavit on Saturday said the party was preparing to contest the upcoming Zilla Parishad (ZP) elections in Maharashtra independently, while leaving the possibility of a post-election alliance open, reported the PTI. Gavit’s remarks come amid differences between the BJP and its ruling alliance partner, the Shiv Sena led by…
Mumbai airport to shut both runways for six hours on November 19
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) will temporarily shut both its runways for six hours on November 19 as part of its annual post-monsoon maintenance programme. Mumbai International Airport Limited (MIAL), which operates the airport, said runways 09/27 and 14/32 will remain non-operational from 11 am to 5 pm IST. Runway maintenance planned after monsoon…
MACT awards Rs 1.80 cr to kin of couple killed in Mumbai-Pune Expressway crash
The Motor Accident Claims Tribunal (MACT) has awarded compensation of Rs 1.80 crore to the heirs of a couple who died in a crash on the Mumbai-Pune Expressway in 2018. The accident took place on December 23, 2018, when a car driven by Ankit Bhupindersingh Chugh rammed into the rear of a truck after the…
Mumbai: Woman rams multiple vehicles, tries to run over cops in Juhu; booked
A woman allegedly rammed her car into multiple vehicles, attempted to run over police personnel and created a ruckus at a traffic signal in Mumbai’s western suburbs, police said on Saturday. The incident took place near the Sangeet Bharati Chowk signal in Juhu at around 8.30 pm on Friday. The woman allegedly sped away after…
Mumbai Harbour line trains disrupted after cloth gets entangled in OHE at Sewri
Local train services on Central Railway’s Harbour line were disrupted during the morning rush hour on Saturday after a piece of cloth became entangled in the overhead equipment (OHE) at Sewri station, officials said. The incident occurred on platform number two of Sewri railway station at around 9.45 am, bringing CSMT-bound local train services to…
Lift crashes down at high speed in Nalasopara seven-storey building; 8 seriously injured
Eight individuals suffered injuries when a lift malfunctioned and fell in Dhananjay Avenue, Nalasopara. Residents reported that the lift dropped suddenly while occupants were traveling to the ground floor. Witnesses helped rescue those trapped inside the lift and transported them to a local hospital. Among the injured was advocate Satish Bhondve, along with his guests…
Woman in BMW drives at traffic cop trying to stop her after crash in Mumbai; video viral
A woman driving a BMW collided with another vehicle in Juhu, prompting a traffic policeman to intervene. After the collision, the woman allegedly attempted to flee the scene, ignoring warnings from bystanders. The policeman stood in front of her car to stop her, but she continued driving despite the danger. She only stopped when a…
Bollywood filmmaker Sanjay Gupta dies at 57 after fall at Mumbai residence
Tragic news broke late Friday night as renowned Bollywood filmmaker Sanjay Gupta was found dead at his Mumbai home. At 57 years old, Gupta suffered injuries from a fall, and authorities have ruled out foul play. Colleagues from the film industry have voiced their disbelief and offered their heartfelt condolences. Gupta’s legacy includes acclaimed works…
BJP now left with just one graduate constituency seat in Maharashtra
Maharashtra’s recent MLC elections have shown a decline in BJP’s influence in graduate constituencies. The party now has only one MLC from the seven graduate constituencies. NCP and Congress have gained ground, winning key areas like Pune and Nagpur. Historically, these constituencies were considered strongholds for BJP’s leadership and voter base. This shift indicates a…
Bombay HC accepts apology of litigant who tried to throw her purse at judge
In a recent development, the Bombay High Court, under Justice Madhav Jamdar, accepted an unconditional apology from a litigant involved in court misconduct. This arose during a contempt case related to an eviction issued against the Thukral family, who had unlawfully returned to the property in question. Following a court directive, they are now required…
Tiger Shroff firing case: Man held from Haryana's Sonipat; 12 arrested so far
The Mumbai Crime Branch has arrested an another accused in the firing case involving actor Tiger Shroff, a police official said. With the latest arrest, the total number of accused arrested in the case has risen to 12, officials said. According to a police official, the accused was arrested from Sonipat in Haryana and was…
Maharashtra releases Rs 90.72 lakh for tree plantation maintenance amid drought
Maharashtra government has sanctioned Rs 90.72 lakh for the maintenance of tree plantations across the state for 2026-27, with a minimum 90 per cent sapling survival rate made mandatory for the release of funds, reported the PTI. The allocation comes as 304 of the state’s 358 talukas have been declared drought-affected following poor rainfall this…
Mumbai, Thane and Palghar likely to receive light rain: IMD
Mumbai, Thane and Palghar were likely to receive light rain on October 30, according to the India Meteorological Department’s (IMD) forecast issued on Friday afternoon. Parts of Mumbai received rainfall during the early hours of Friday even as partly cloudy conditions continued to prevail across the city. According to the nowcast warning issued at 9:30…
Ramdas Athawale offers to mediate between Uddhav, and Devendra Fadnavis
Union Minister Ramdas Athawale offered to play the role of a mediator between Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray and Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, saying that he could try to bring the two leaders together permanently in the future. While briefing the media on Friday, the Republican Party of India (Athawale) chief said that…
Maharashtra: Liquor smuggler held in Palghar, goods worth Rs 9.81 lakh seized
An alleged liquor smuggler was arrested in Maharashtra’s Palghar district, and items with an estimated cost of Rs 9.81 lakh have been seized from him, a police official said on Thursday. While briefing about the incident, Superintendent of Police Yatish Deshmukh said that the accused was held in possession of Daman-manufactured liquor on October 28…
Theatre Review: Death and the Maiden: When justice fails, who gets to decide the truth?
Death and the Maiden is a psychological thriller exploring trauma and justice through the story of political prisoner Paulina Salas. Paulina confronts her alleged tormentor, bringing moral dilemmas to the forefront of the narrative. The performances of Ira Dubey, Neil Bhoopalam, and Vivek Gomber add depth to the complex themes. Bruce Guthrie’s direction captures the…
PM10 dust levels exceed limit at 13 of 14 Mumbai air stations: BMC
Air quality monitoring in Mumbai indicates that high PM10 levels significantly exceed national limits across most stations. Chembur and BKC recorded the highest concentrations at over twice the national standard. Construction dust is a major contributor, with around 3,000 projects currently active across the city. Authorities emphasize the importance of adhering to guidelines to mitigate…
Mumbai’s Halloween game gets spookier
This Halloween, Mumbaikars can indulge in an array of thrilling events, showcasing everything from chic yacht parties to spine-chilling ghost walks throughout the city. The Haunted Deck yacht adventure offers a one-of-a-kind celebration by the water, while horror film screenings and supernatural encounters heighten the seasonal spirit. Don’t miss the Halloween Ark Festival featuring a…
Meenakshi Shinde resigns as Thane Shiv Sena women’s wing chief amid allegations
Meenakshi Rajendra Shinde, Maharashtra’s Thane district chief of the Shiv Sena’s women’s wing, has submitted her resignation to Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and Shiv Sena chief Eknath Shinde, citing allegations against her and what she described as attempts to pressure the party leadership. In a letter dated October 29, 2026, Shinde said allegations and counter-allegations…
MVA wins 3 of 5 Maharashtra council seats; Sapkal calls results sign of 'change'
Maharashtra Congress president Harshwardhan Sapkal on Thursday described the Maha Vikas Aghadi’s (MVA) victory in three of the five Legislative Council constituencies as a sign of political change, highlighting Congress leader Abhijeet Wanjari’s re-election from Nagpur, reported the PTI. Speaking to reporters in Karjat, Sapkal said Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis had made the Nagpur Division…
Panvel to soon get five new 'Aapla Dawakhana' as state approves proposal
Residents of Panvel will soon have better access to free healthcare, with the Maharashtra government approving five new ‘Hinduhridaysamrat Balasaheb Thackeray Aapla Dawakhana‘ in the Panvel Municipal Corporation (PMC) area. The civic body currently operates two Aapla Dawakhana. With the latest approval, the number will increase to seven. The new facilities are expected to become operational…
Over 1.8 lakh deworming tablets distributed; mop-up round on Nov 3: KDMC
The Kalyan-Dombivli Municipal Corporation (KDMC) has launched the National Deworming Day campaign through its health department, distributing deworming tablets to eligible children aged between one and 19 years across its civic area. According to KDMC officials, Mayor Harshali Vijay Chaudhary inaugurated the campaign at Maharshi Raghunath Kadam School in Umbarde, near Kalyan. Deworming tablets were…
Aaditya Thackeray urges Fadnavis to stop floating hoardings in Mumbai’s sea
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray has sought Maharashtra Chief Minister (CM) Devendra Fadnavis’s intervention against “floating hoardings” in Mumbai’s sea. Aaditya Thackeray called the decision to permit them as highly irresponsible and warned that it would ruin the city’s aesthetics. While drafting a letter, a copy of which he shared on social media platform…
Tiger Shroff firing case: Mumbai court remands all 11 accused, including 2 women, to police custody till Nov 6, crime branch invokes MCOCA
A special MCOCA court has remanded eleven accused individuals to police custody until November 6. The police, invoking MCOCA, claim the attack on Tiger Shroff was part of an organized crime conspiracy. Investigators reported that this incident was the third attempted attack on the actor. The police are examining the roles of the accused, including…
3 siblings found dead in flat near Mumbai; trio recorded video before tragedy
Three siblings were discovered dead in their Virar flat, believed to have died by suicide. They recorded a video mentioning their health issues and financial troubles prior to their deaths. Residents noticed a foul smell and alerted the police, leading to the discovery of the bodies. One sibling suffered paralysis while another was undergoing cancer…
Maharashtra postpones cooperative society polls in 304 drought-affected talukas
The Maharashtra government has postponed elections to most cooperative societies in drought-affected districts, citing the need to prioritise relief operations and prevent administrative staff from being diverted from urgent drought mitigation work. The decision was announced through a Government Resolution (GR) issued by the Cooperation Department late Tuesday night. The order takes immediate effect and…
Thane bans use of drinking water for vehicle washing at service centres
The Thane Municipal Corporation (TMC) has restricted vehicle washing at service centres across the city, prohibiting the use of drinking water, borewell water and well water amid concerns over potential water shortages linked to the possible impact of El Nino. The civic body issued the directive on Wednesday, October 28, urging residents and vehicle service…
Raj Thackeray visits Karjat site as tree felling begins for 3,000-MW project
MNS chief Raj Thackeray on Wednesday visited the site in Karjat where tree felling has begun for the proposed 3,000-MW pumped storage project. The project will require the felling of 32,490 trees. Raj Thackeray interacts with villagers During the visit, Thackeray interacted with villagers who allegedly face displacement or the loss of their land due…
NCP names Zeeshan Siddique Mumbai unit chief, Umesh Patil chief spokesperson
The Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) has appointed MLA Zeeshan Siddique as president of its Mumbai unit and Solapur district party president Umesh Patil as its national chief spokesperson as it reshuffles key organisational positions. The appointments were announced by NCP national president and Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Sunetra Pawar. The appointment letters were handed over…
Thane: TMC urges residents to boil water before consumption for a week
Residents in several parts of Thane have been advised to boil and filter drinking water before consumption for the next seven days following the completion of repair work at the Yewai balancing reservoir. The advisory has been issued as a precautionary measure amid concerns that the repairs and subsequent resumption of operations could affect the…
‘Mahabali’ brings the Ramayana to the stage through Hanuman’s eyes
Mahabali took center stage in Mumbai, presenting a fresh, Broadway-inspired rendition of the Ramayana. Helmed by the talented Kulvinder Singh Bakshi, this production captivated audiences through heartfelt performances at prominent venues. The collective resonance of the Hanuman Chalisa enveloped attendees in a shared spiritual journey, while the musical narrative unveiled lesser-known tales of Hanuman, enriched…
Zeeshan Siddique, son of late Baba Siddique, appointed Mumbai NCP president
Zeeshan Siddique has been appointed the Mumbai divisional president of the Nationalist Congress Party. He aims to honor the legacy of his late father and Ajit Pawar while expanding the party’s urban base. Siddique expressed gratitude towards Sunetra Pawar and Parth Pawar for their trust in him for leadership. He noted several political workers, including…
Finance co MD lured into sex trap, gang films, threatens him for Rs 6L
Five individuals have been arrested for extorting a financial company director by threatening to release an explicit video. The accused demanded a large sum of money after physically assaulting the complainant and stealing his belongings. The complainant, who had known one of the accused for over a year, initially met her at a designated location….
Mumbai man books Panvel flat for Rs 50 lakh in 2015, waits nearly 10 years for possession; consumer commission orders developer to refund Rs 86 lakh with 9% interest
A district consumer commission ruled in favor of a homebuyer over a delayed flat possession issue. The firm was instructed to refund Rs 86.37 lakh including interest after failing to fulfill their agreement. Despite the buyer’s claims for additional interests and amenities, the commission rejected those further claims based on Supreme Court precedent. The developer…
