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…
Popular singer Zubeen Garg, who won hearts across the country with songs like Ya Ali, passed away in a tragic scuba diving accident in Singapore on September 19. He was 52. The singer began the final journey home in Kahilipara from Guwahati airport on Sunday morning, with thousands of mourners pouring onto the streets to have…
In a major boost, the Indrayani river development project received a new facelift on September 18 as work on two sewage treatment plants (STPs) and other components is set to be completed within the next year. The Indrayani River Rejuvenation Project, of great cultural significance to the Warkari tradition and vital for nearly 50 lakh…
Several people were stranded in floodwaters after heavy rains inundated a village in Dharashiv district of Maharashtra, prompting Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar to direct authorities to evacuate them, reported the PTI. The downpour led to flooding in Sakhat village under Paranda taluka, cutting off the area and leaving at least 12 persons trapped, a…
Engineers discovered how to make atomic nuclei “talk” inside silicon chips, opening the door to scalable quantum computers. Researchers at the University of South Wales (UNSW) have found a way to make atomic nuclei communicate through electrons, allowing them to achieve entanglement at scales used in today`s computer chips. This breakthrough brings scalable, silicon-based quantum…
Aryan Khan, elder son of star couple Shah Rukh Khan and Gauri Khan, has been the talk of the town ever since his directorial debut `The Ba***ds of Bollywood` hit Netflix. Aryan Khan is earning widespread praise, with social media buzzing over clips from his shows, star-studded cameos, and the brilliant performances of the cast,…
Tensions rose in Mumbai’s Mankhurd area on Sunday night after an idol of Goddess Durga was allegedly damaged during a procession ahead of Navratri 2025, police said, reported the PTI. The idol was being carried through a narrow lane when some people noticed that one of its hands was broken. This led to an argument…
Actress Soha Ali Khan reveals she is `trying to channel her inner Bebo` as sister-in-law Kareena Kapoor celebrates her 45th birthday on Sunday. The `Rang De Basanti` actress dropped a video of applying lipstick, imitating Kareena, who is sitting next to her. “On your birthday (Cake emoji) – trying to channel my inner Bebo (Lipstick,…
A division bench of the Bombay High Court on Monday recused from hearing a bunch of petitions challenging the Maharashtra government`s decision to issue Kunbi caste certificates to the Maratha community members for reservation, reported news agency PTI. Five petitions have been filed by persons from the Other Backward Classes, claiming that issuing a Kunbi…
As many as 84 prisoners of the Thane Central Jail have received certificates for completing various skill development programmes, aimed at reintegrating them into society, officials said on Monday, reported news agency PTI. In addition, a female inmate was also specially felicitated during the event on Sunday for completing her Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree,…
The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) on Monday issued a yellow alert for Mumbai, Palghar and Thane districts in Maharashtra as heavy rains lashed parts of state. In a weather bulletin, the IMD predicted, “Thunderstorm accompanied with lightning, heavy rainfall and gusty winds (30-40 kmph) at isolated places in Mumbai on September 22.” A similar prediction…
In view of the annual Mahalaxmi Yatra and the ongoing Navratri 2025, the Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport (BEST) Undertaking will operate additional bus services across Mumbai from September 22 to October 1, 2025. The initiative aims to provide smooth and convenient travel for the thousands of devotees visiting the Mahalaxmi Temple in the city….
Just hours after the makers of Bad Girl released the Hindi trailer of the upcoming feature, celebrated filmmaker Anuparna Roy, who scripted history at the Venice Film Festival by winning the Orizzonti Award for Best Director, lauded debutant director Varsha Bharath`s coming-of-age drama. She called it a “shining” moment for Indian cinema. About Bad Girl…
Bollywood star Kareena Kapoor on the occasion of her birthday on Sunday received a special wish from her sister Karisma Kapoor. Karisma shared an adorable picture with “precious sister” Kareena and wrote, “Best sister, Best friends and Beyond..Happy birthday to my most precious sister.. Love you mostest” View this post…
The first test run of a 10-kilometre section of Thane Metro 4 in Thane city was successfully conducted on Monday, September 22, marking a significant milestone in the ongoing development of the city’s rapid transit network. The trial was carried out on the stretch between Cadbury Junction and Kasarvadavali, which has now been completed and…
Yash Raj Films (YRF) recently marked the auspicious start of Navratri 2025 by revealing a brand new poster of Mardaani 3 featuring Rani Mukerji. The poster sets up the impending epic battle between good and evil! The actress is once again set to reprise her unanimously loved role of the daredevil cop Shivani Shivaji Roy….
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde lauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi ahead of the new GST slab implementation from Monday and said that the reform were a revolutionary decision for the common man, the middle class, women, farmers, traders, small traders, shopkeepers, and this would boost consumption, production, and employment, reported news agency ANI. “I…
Mumbai’s historic Mumbadevi Temple witnessed the sacred Kakad Aarti on Monday morning, marking the commencement of the nine-day-long Navratri 2025. Devotees thronged the temple premises before dawn to participate in the auspicious ritual, which symbolises the invocation of Goddess Durga at the break of day. The air was filled with the sound of conch shells,…
Rang De Basanti is a cult classic film that is loved and enjoyed by the audience. The film featured Soha Ali Khan, Aamir Khan, Kunal Kapoor, and others headlining the coming-of-age political action film. The film was released in 2006 and became a huge hit on release. However, at the time of its release, the…
The city and its suburbs are expected to witness a partly cloudy sky today, with the possibility of moderate rainfall, according to the India Meteorological Department`s (IMD) Mumbai weather updates. Weather officials have also warned of isolated thunderstorms accompanied by lightning, urging residents to remain cautious, particularly during peak travel hours. The IMD`s Santacruz observatory…
The water levels in lakes supplying drinking water to Mumbai have risen following heavy rainfall in their catchment areas. According to Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation`s (BMC) Mumbai rains data, the combined stock in the seven reservoirs that provide water to the city now stands at 99.29 per cent. As per the BMC on Monday (September 22),…
A high-speed crash involving a luxury sports car shocked commuters on Mumbai coastal road on Sunday morning, when a Lamborghini skidded out of control and slammed into a divider. While the car’s front end was left mangled in the accident, the driver miraculously escaped without injury. The incident occurred at around 9.30 am on the…
Joining the boys’ club Akshay Kumar, Saiyami Kher, and Saif Ali Khan Filmmaker Priyadarshan has confirmed that Malayalam superstar Mohanlal will make a cameo in his upcoming Hindi film Haiwaan, starring Akshay Kumar, Saiyami Kher, and Saif Ali Khan. In a recent interview, the director shared that Mohanlal will be in the film. However, he…
To Mahima Sogani, who started out as an actor with Inside Edge and Dhokha Round D Corner (2022), shifting gears to music is not exactly a career leap. Exploring singing felt like “opening a new room in the same house” to the artiste, who recently released her maiden album, Shuru Se Shuru Karein. The album,…
The upcoming Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMI) is set to redefine air travel with a terminal building inspired by the national flower, the lotus — an iconic design blending futuristic aesthetics with efficiency. The airport will be inaugurated soon. In a multi-part series, mid-day takes a wholistic view of the latest addition to citizens’s flying…
Imagine meeting your idol to compose one song for him, and ending up scoring nine songs. Manan Bhardwaj finds himself in this delightful position with Anurag Kashyap’s latest release, Nishaanchi. His relationship with Kashyap goes way back. “He has been my idol,” says a beaming Bhardwaj, as he opens up about collaborating with the filmmaker,…
Navi Mumbai International Airport which is proposed to open on September 30, aims to expand the aviation network in Maharashtra with its new amenities. the airport will offer some new key features to travellers once it starts commercial operations, due shortly after the airport’s inauguration. The location of the airport will be Ulwe-Panvel, Navi Mumbai….
As confusion around Donald Trump’s new H-1B proclamation begins to settle, experts are advising Indian students and professionals abroad to hold tight until all facts are clear. “H-1B visas are allotted annually, with the next lottery expected only after February next year, when about 85,000 visas are issued. Of these, around 20,000 are reserved for…
The Kurla GRP have arrested a 42-year-old hawker involved in a bag snatching case, in which a 50-year-old doctor lost his hand while trying to save his wife as they both fell from a moving train at Kurla. The accused has been identified as Mohammad Saif alias Asgar Ali Chowdhury, a resident of Delhi, who…
I didn`t win only because of Muslim votes. The BJP knows that, and they are scared that if I could win in a predominantly Hindu constituency, so could other Muslims. That’s a problem for them because they don’t give tickets to Muslims,” said Versova Shiv Sena (UBT) MLA Haroon Khan, who defeated two-time BJP MLA…
If films come with their own destiny, Bad Girl was always destined to reach the Tamil and Hindi-speaking audience. Varsha Bharath’s maiden directorial venture was released in Tamil on September 5. Now, the Hindi version of the movie, which sees Anjali Sivaraman as a teenage girl navigating lust and love in Chennai, is set to…
