The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) on Monday successfully conducted the technical inspection and trial run on the priority section of the Green Line 4 Metro. Thane’s first metro — Metro Line 4 and 4A — connects the regions of Mira-Bhayandar to Wadala via Gaimukh and Kasarvadavli. It was flagged-off by Chief Minister Devendra…
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation’s (BMC) fixed deposits (FDs) dropped by approximately Rs 3300 crore this fiscal year. According to a reply to a Right to Information (RTI) application filed by the Advocate Godfrey Pimenta, in the fiscal year 2023-2024, the civic body’s fixed deposits declined from Rs 82737.15 crore to Rs 79498.59 crore, a difference…
Georgekutty in action, Ajay waits Shooting for one of Malayalam cinema’s most anticipated threequels, Drishyam 3, has begun, with Mohanlal performing the pooja ceremony before stepping back into the role of Georgekutty. Sharing a picture from the occasion, he wrote, “Bringing Georgekutty’s world alive once again,” signalling the return of the much-loved character. The film,…
On a green pitch or a green baize, Sachin Tendulkar looked to be right on cue as he tried his skill on the billiards table of the newly renovated club, which opened after a renovation that took 1.5 years Exchanging notes about Sunday night’s game when India did a smack Pak? Praveen Amre (right) president,…
A 65-year-old foundry businessman Mohd Ayub Sayyed was brutally killed inside his office at the Government Industrial Estate in Charkop on Sunday morning. Police have arrested three individuals — including the victim’s younger son, his business partner, and one of the hired killers — while a second assailant remains on the run. Investigators said the…
The Navratri festival has begun, and many organisers are worried about the rain forecast in Mumbai. With heavy showers predicted for the entire week, some have built domes, others have put up roofs, while open-ground garba organisers have laid anti-slip carpets to prevent mishaps. This year, five major garba events are being held in Borivli…
Under their umbrellas, eh? A band’s umbrella props typify the seasonal style at at an event in Malabar Hill It’s double or nothing Commuters hold up the sign for improved public transport It’s always great to see Mumbaikars double down on issues that matter. Citizens at Chembur Law College exemplified this spirit yesterday as part…
Among the biggest finds of 2025 has been singer Faheem Abdullah, who broke out earlier this year with the title track of Saiyaara. While he quickly followed it up with a number in The Ba***ds of Bollywood, the singer is now ready with another single, Jaana Nahi. The track, which drops today, sees Sunny Kaushal…
The Borivli police have booked a man, his brother, and their accomplices for allegedly duping multiple people of over R14 lakh under the pretext of investing in a cryptocurrency scheme. The complaint was filed by a 46-year-old businessman from Borivli West against the main accused, Pawan Kishin Gehi, his brother Jitendra Kishin Gehi, and their partners….
On September 21, filmmaker Onir was honoured with the Gay Bombay Icon Award by Gay Bombay for bringing queer stories to the fore with his movies. The award — given out by the LGBTQIA+ organisation that was founded in 1998 — recognises individuals who have made significant contributions to advancing queer representation and rights in…
A 21-year-old law student, Mohamad Sahal Payak, had a brush with death after his bike skidded due to a pothole on the Western Express Highway’s Andheri flyover around 4 pm on Sunday. While Pahak’s helmet ended up getting crushed by a cement mixer truck, the youth sustained head and hand injuries and is receiving treatment…
For Krishna Parab, who earns Rs 12,000 a month as a housekeeping staff member at a private firm, every rupee counts. For 15 years, he has taken odd jobs alongside his regular work to keep his daughter, Sejal, alive. Now 18, she has been battling post-encephalitis sequelae — a rare condition that left her neurologically…
Do you know what the stars hold for you in terms of love life, career, business and personal wellness today? Well, read on to know your astrological predictions as per your zodiac sign for September 24. Aries March 21 – April 20Keep thoughts in perspective even if others are trying to confuse you. Cosmic tip: Be…
A RETIRED State Bank of India employee from Vile Parle in Mumbai has allegedly lost nearly R28 lakh in a sophisticated cyber fraud after being lured through a WhatsApp group promising high stock market returns. According to cyber police officials, Joshi, 68 (name changed as requested by the victim), was approached by a woman named…
Mumbai Police have arrested alleged four serial offenders in connection with a major robbery at a mobile and branded watch shop in Andheri East earlier this month. They have also recovered the stolen property, including phones and cash from the accused. According to police, the burglary occurred around September 7/8, when unidentified people broke into…
Mumbai Police have arrested three people, including the younger son of the victim and his business partner, in connection with the brutal murder of a 65-year-old Kandivali-based foundry businessman. The third person arrested for the murder of Mohd Ayub Sayyed is an alleged contract killer, officers said. Sayyed was stabbed to death inside his office…
Four people, including two doctors, have been booked for allegedly duping a physician of Rs 70 lakh by promising his daughter admission to an MBBS course at a Mumbai municipal medical college under the management quota, news agency PTI reported, citing police. The first information report (FIR) was lodged at Sion Police Station. According to…
Celebrated Assamese singer and cultural icon Zubeen Garg has died at the age of 52 following a tragic scuba diving accident in Singapore. His mortal remains arrived in Guwahati on Sunday morning and were kept at the Sarusajai Sports Complex, where thousands of fans gathered to pay their last respects. Now, ahead of his cremation,…
Bollywood actor Kartik Aaryan is celebrating the implementation of next-generation Goods and Services Tax (GST) announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Kartik took to Instagram, where he shared a picture with his sister Kritika Tiwari celebrating the moment with some gelatos. In the image, the actor and his sister are seen flashing a big toothy…
Actor Tusshar Kapoor claims to be `a small-town boy at heart` as he took off to Jhansi for a shoot. Taking to his official Instagram account, Tusshar dropped some photographs of himself against a beautiful historical site of the city. He was seen facing the camera in a white t-shirt, paired with cream trousers and…
Actress Wamiqa Gabbi decided to take a small breather from her hectic schedule and reminded herself that “life is much more than what we worry about”. The `Bhool Chuk Maaf` actress took to her official IG and treated her InstaFam with some `random` photos from her phone. The album enjoys a variety of stills, from…
Kumar Sanu’s personal life has always grabbed headlines. Be it his marriage with Rita Bhattacharya or his affair with Kunickaa Sadanand, the singer has been in the news for several reasons. In a recent interview, his ex-wife Rita recalled how she was tortured during her pregnancy and dragged to court by Sanu and his family….
The Maharashtra government on Monday honoured 111 teachers with the Krantijyoti Savitribai Phule State Teacher Excellence Awards for their pivotal role towards nation-building. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, in a video message, called the work of teachers “inspirational for Maharashtra.” He praised the dedication of educators during the Covid-19 pandemic, noting how they continued teaching using…
Navratri has begun, as people are set to observe it from September 22 to October 1, and with that many people will be fasting during this time of the year. While most people already know the dishes that they are going to indulge in, there are others, mostly those living on their own, who may…
Veteran actor Anupam Kher is lauding the star of Gen Z, Ahaan Panday. On Sunday, the veteran actor took to his Instagram, and shared a picture with the ‘Saiyaara’ star, and told his followers that there isn’t any generation gap between them. In the picture, the two actors were all smiles as they posed for…
Maharashtra Chief Minister (CM) Devendra Fadnavis on Monday announced that the state government will soon strengthen its Information Technology (IT) department to improve the delivery of public services, news agency PTI reported. While chairing a high-level meeting with senior officials, Fadnavis emphasised that IT plays a critical role in enabling efficient governance through the General…
In a major breakthrough, the police in Maharashtra’s Thane district have successfully rescued seven children who had been reported missing from Ulhasnagar’s Hill Line Police Station limits, an officer said on Monday. The rescue came as part of an intensified effort to resolve pending kidnapping cases, reported news agency PTI. According to Senior Inspector Sailesh…
Actress Triptii Dimri brought home her new fur baby, Lychee, on Sunday. She took to her official Instagram account and dropped a couple of photos posing with her fur buddy in the car. The Dhadak 2 actress also shared a few videos of Lychee familiarizing himself with the surroundings. The clip featured him playing with…
Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut, slamming the BJP, expressed surprise over the timing of Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi`s national address on Sunday. The MP stated that BJP workers wanted to watch the India-Pakistan Asia Cup clash, due to which PM Modi planned his address at 5 pm, news agency ANI reported. While speaking…
Aryan Khan’s directorial debut Ba***ds of Bollywood is receiving rave reviews from audiences and critics alike. From its storyline and massy action to star-studded cameos, the series is making noise for all the right reasons. However, the series has now landed in legal trouble. A scene features actor Ranbir Kapoor in a cameo role in…
Maharashtra Chief Minister (CM) Devendra Fadnavis on Monday announced that pod taxi services will soon be introduced in Mumbai to improve last-mile connectivity and reduce the burden on the city`s existing public transport infrastructure, news agency PTI reported. During a high-level meeting on the project, the CM highlighted that the service would play a vital…
Thane’s urban transport network, the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA), successfully conducted the technical inspection and trial run on Metro Line-4 and 4A, the city’s first metro project. View this post on Instagram A post shared by mid-day…
Navi Mumbai’s temples and shrines have turned into the latest battleground for cleanliness as the civic body pushed its ‘Swachhata Hi Seva’ campaign beyond the usual streets and garbage points. In a bid to rope in communities and make the fortnight-long drive more participatory, the Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC) carried out deep-cleaning operations at…
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Sunday said that all phases of the metro project will be open for passengers by the end of 2026. CM Fadnavis` statement came in after the successful trial run of much-awaited Metro Lines 4 and 4A on Monday. The lines connect Wadala in Mumbai to Gaimukh in Thane. An…
Former Shiv Sena MLA Sada Sarvankar on Monday met Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray during the reopening of the Shivaji Park Gymkhana following its recent makeover, news agency PTI reported. Sarvankar and Thackeray’s son, Amit, had both contested from the Mahim Assembly seat in the 2024 elections. However, they were defeated by Shiv…
Three people died after a speeding container on Monday hit a scooter near the Mumbra bypass in Maharashtra`s Thane district, officials said, adding that a manhunt launched to nab driver of the vehicle involved in the accident. The incident took place on at around 3:01 pm on Monday near the Gaondevi Temple on the Mumbra…
A witness in the Mumbai-Jaipur train firing incident told a Mumbai court on Monday that she saw a “bearded” man lying in a pool of blood after the accused, Chetansinh Chaudhary, shot him twice, news agency PTI reported. Chaudhary, who was then a Railway Protection Force (RPF) personnel, had allegedly shot dead four people on…
Several people were stranded in floodwaters after heavy rains inundated a village in Maharashtra’s Dharashiv district, prompting Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar to order immediate evacuation efforts, news agency PTI reported. The downpour caused flooding in Sakhat village, located in Paranda taluka, cutting off the area and trapping at least 12 residents, according to a…
As the bright festival of Navratri approaches, many in India experience excitement, devotion, and celebration. The celebration, which honours Goddess Durga and celebrates the triumph of good over evil, has a particular place in the hearts of people from all walks of life. In an exclusive chat with mid-day, Paresh Rawal opens up about his…
Maharashtra Minister Ashish Shelar on Monday instructed the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) to issue tenders for the Gargai Dam project within the next two months. Shelar, the guardian minister of Mumbai Suburban, held a review meeting with Municipal Commissioner Bhushan Gagrani at the civic headquarters. According to the news agency PTI, Shelar said, “Tenders for…
