The Shiv Sena (UBT) and the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) on Tuesday released separate videos alleging corruption within the Maharashtra government, triggering sharp political exchanges during the winter session of the state legislature in Nagpur. In a video shared by Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Ambadas Danve, Alibaug MLA Mahendra Dalvi from the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv…
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The Maharashtra Legislative Assembly on Tuesday passed an amendment bill that seeks to ease restrictions on subdivision of small land plots in urban areas with the government saying the legislation will benefit nearly three crore residents. The Maharashtra Land Revenue Code (Second Amendment) Bill, 2025, was presented by Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule and passed in…
Mumba’s quartet of visually impaired skaters and their coach have become the first such athletes to participate in Nepal’s 1st National Inline Skating Marathon. The 5-km event, held on hilly terrain instead of a skating rink, saw nearly 300 participants — but only four were visually impaired: Nishi Jariwala, Shubham Singh, Aftab Patel and Shivani…
Mumbai Customs has uncovered an alleged fraud involving the tampering of identification plates on heavy machinery imported from China — an operation that, if undetected, would have enabled the importers to evade nearly Rs 2.5 crore in anti-dumping duty (ADD). The suspected manipulation, described by investigators as a sophisticated attempt to cheat the Indian government,…
The popular Mumbai-Goa Vande Bharat Express (Train 22229–22230) operates with just eight coaches, making it shorter than even a Mumbai local train which runs with 12 or 15 cars. With holiday rush increasing, passengers are demanding that the train be expanded for a more comfortable and accessible journey. History The service was flagged off in…
Lights, Camera, Action A fly-past and operations demo by Indian Navy helicopters in progress near the lit-up dome of the Taj Mahal Palace Hotel at the Gateway of India on Monday Bangla treasures Handmade jewellery at Bengal Haat; stills from the opening ceremony from the previous edition. Pics courtesy/Shahana Organisation Here are dates that craft…
A Mulund-based businessman and possibly other investors have alleged that they have been cheated of nearly R13 crore after investing in a stock market scheme that allegedly promised fixed monthly returns. Based on the complaint, the Mulund police have registered an FIR under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and the Banning of…
In a rare and strongly-worded directive exposing deep flaws in India’s co-lending system, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) ombudsman (an independent official, often government-appointed, who investigates and resolves complaints from citizens or consumers against public bodies or companies) has held ICICI Bank and SBFC Finance Ltd guilty of procedural failures, KYC lapses, and insurance…
Just outside Dahisar East railway station, the connected skywalk has been in complete darkness for the past two months due to non-functioning lights. Residents say they are forced to rely on mobile phone torches to navigate the stretch at night. They also allege that people drink, smoke, and create a nuisance on the skywalk, making…
Around 200 societies that come under a 500-metre radius of an Army wireless transmission station in Juhu will boycott the upcoming Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) election. Their members, in a meeting on December 7, decided not to exercise their franchise because the government is not allowing them to redevelop their societies. On June 19, 1976,…
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The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) on Tuesday announced a 24-hour water cut in parts of Mumbai on December 12 and 13. An official statement said that the Mumbai civic body officials will carry out major water pipeline connection work in the K/East, H/East and G/North wards from 9 am on Friday, December 12, 2025, to…
IIT Bombay on Tuesday unveiled its strategy plan 2026–2030, presenting a roadmap to position the Institute among the world’s top technology universities by 2030. The plan focuses on excellence in education, cutting-edge research, innovation, and societal impact. The new strategy plan is built around three main themes Learning-Centric Education, Frontier Research Leadership and Industry and…
With large gatherings expected across Mumbai for New Year 2026 celebrations, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has announced a week-long special fire safety campaign to ensure compliance and prevent fire-related incidents. The drive will be carried out by the Mumbai Fire Brigade between December 22 and 28 in hotels, restaurants, pubs, bars, banquet halls, malls,…
The Maharashtra Transport Department on Tuesday issued a public advisory, warning to vehicle owners and drivers to stay alert against fake websites, suspicious mobile apps and fraudulent e-challan links, as cases of financial cyber fraud continue to rise in the state. In its advisory, the transport department, stated that several citizens are being cheated through…
Train services on the Bandra Terminus–Gorakhpur route will be partially affected in December owing to an operational block on the North Eastern Railway for the ongoing doubling work. According to a press release issued by Western Railway’s Chief Public Relations Officer Vineet Abhishek the block has been planned until December 18 to facilitate the commissioning…
The Western Railway (WR) has intensified its efforts to curb ticketless and irregular travel, with its ticket-checking staff recovering nearly Rs 140 crore from defaulters across its network during the current financial year. According to a press release by WR’s Chief Public Relations Officer (CPRO) Vineet Abhishek, rigorous checks were conducted on Mumbai suburban locals,…
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) on Tuesday completed the challenging replacement of a 2,750-mm-diameter aging pipeline that supplies water from the Tansa Dam to the Bhandup Water Treatment Plant. The project marks a key milestone in BMC’s ongoing initiative to modernise the city’s aging water infrastructure. The work, which began on Monday at 10 am…
The Bike Taxi Association (BTA) in Mumbai has raised concerns over the Maharashtra Government’s recent directive that only electric two-wheelers can operate as bike taxis. The association, in an official press statement, said that the sudden rule has left riders without work and commuters struggling for transport. The statement, issued on Tuesday, said that the…
Crisis-hit IndiGo on Tuesday said the airline is back on its feet and that operations have stabilised, even as it continues to address all passenger concerns. In a fresh video message, IndiGo Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Peter Elbers said lakhs of passengers — whose flights were cancelled or delayed during the recent disruption — have…
Thane District Collector Dr Shrikrishna Panchal inaugurated a public awareness campaign against child marriage on Tuesday, urging citizens to actively participate in efforts to eliminate the social practice, reported news agency PTI. The district-level awareness programme, held under the Child Marriage Free India Campaign, was organised by the Women and Child Development Department in collaboration…
The Maharashtra State Election Commission (SEC) on Tuesday announced a revised schedule for preparing the voter lists for the upcoming elections to 29 municipal corporations across the state. The date of the elections has not yet been declared. According to officials, the deadline for verifying and publishing the final ward-wise voter lists after considering objections…
To manage the holiday rush during Christmas, New Year, and winter vacations, Central Railway has announced 76 Winter Special train services connecting Mumbai and Pune with key destinations, including Karmali, Nagpur, Mangaluru, Thiruvananthapuram, Amravati, and Sanganer. The services will operate between December 2025 and early January 2026, offering travellers additional options during the peak season….
A 35-year-old social activist, Chandrakant Krishna Kamble, was allegedly beaten by some local goons after he complained against matka gambling at Mumbai`s Dadar. Kamble was allegedly brutally attacked by three people and is undergoing treatment in Hinduja Hospital. The hospital informed the Dadar Police about the incident, following which officers recorded Kamble`s statements for further…
Shiv Sena (UBT) MLA Sachin Ahir on Tuesday questioned the Centre’s seriousness toward electoral reforms expected to be discussed in Parliament, stating that despite multiple instances and evidence presented in the public domain, the government appears unwilling to address the issue. VIDEO | Mumbai: Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sachin Ahir on electoral reforms to be…
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday said that the handwriting on the note left behind by the woman doctor, who allegedly died by suicide in Phaltan, has been verified as her own, and the cop and software engineer, whose names were mentioned in it, were involved in harassing her, reported news agency PTI. The…
The Maharashtra government has received complaints against 719 employees for allegedly using fake disability certificates to avail benefits under various schemes, Minister Atul Save informed the legislative assembly on Tuesday, reported news agency PTI. The divyang welfare minister said that verification of disability certificates has been made mandatory following directions issued by the Centre and…
The Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC) on Tuesday announced revised dates for the Group B (Non-Gazetted) Services Combined Preliminary Examination 2025 and the Group C Services Combined Preliminary Examination 2025. The exams will now be conducted on the 4th and 11th of January 2026, respectively. महाराष्ट्र गट-ब (अराजपत्रित) सेवा संयुक्त पूर्व परीक्षा २०२५ व महाराष्ट्र…
IndiGo cancelled approximately 180 flights from Bengaluru and Hyderabad on Tuesday, as disruptions at the crisis-hit airline continued for the eighth consecutive day, according to the PTI sources. “IndiGo is not operating 58 flights to and from Hyderabad on Tuesday. Of these, 14 are arrivals and 44 departures,” the sources said, adding that the number…
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast mainly clear skies across Mumbai and its suburbs on Tuesday. The maximum temperature is expected to be around 33 degrees Celsius, while the minimum may settle near 17 degrees Celsius. The IMD reported mild conditions across key locations today. Colaba recorded a minimum temperature of 21.7 degrees Celsius,…
The Maharashtra legislature has tightened the entry pass system for the winter session currently underway at the Vidhan Bhavan in Nagpur and issued guidelines detailing the eligibility criteria, reported news agency PTI. An official circular stated that entry passes will be issued strictly for the session period and only to eligible government officials, legislators` staff,…
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Monday held a one-and-a-half-hour closed-door meeting. During the meeting, it was decided that the ruling Mahayuti alliance will contest the upcoming municipal elections across the state, including Mumbai and Thane, together, according to an official release. State BJP president Chandrashekhar Bawankule and senior…
The closure of numerous civic schools across the city has been more than just an inconvenience. Dharavi resident Reshma Shaikh would send her two children — an 11-year-old son and a 6-year-old daughter — to the New Mahim School, which was a 15-minute walk from her house. “My children’s admission was directly transferred to the…
Amid the ongoing disruptions caused by IndiGo’s operational crisis, Pune Airport on Monday confirmed that all ten aircraft parking bays are currently vacant, with no IndiGo or other airline aircraft stranded on the apron. Airport officials said airside capacity remains fully available, ensuring smooth aircraft movement and optimal utilisation of resources. Pune Airport Director Santosh…
IndiGo finally entered the new week on a steadier footing after days of unprecedented cancellations and four-digit delays, restoring most of its network on Monday even as passengers continued to grapple with a mounting baggage crisis that has outlasted the flight disruptions. Fewer cancellations By 7 pm Monday, the airline had cancelled 50 arrivals and…
Lack of administrative planning has once again disrupted examinations for law students in Mumbai. A group of 3-year and 5-year LLB students from Nalanda Law College in Borivli were unable to take their final year exams on Monday due to missing hall tickets. Despite receiving exam timetables well in advance, students said the exam portal…
Why the debate started A new tender for upgrading Sanpada car shed to maintain 15-car trains has triggered speculation that the Railways may be preparing to introduce 15-car locals on the Harbour line as well. mid-day first to report Central Railway is converting 20 existing 12-car rakes into 15-car rakes on the main line, marking…
The municipal corporation elections have provided a push to the much-anticipated work of restoring the Mahim Fort, which is set to begin with the clearing of debris and seaside rocks to facilitate restoration work. Paving the way The first tender floated in five years aims to kickstart work with excavation and assessment of the seaside…
Prabhadevi station is once again slipping into stampede-like conditions after the shutdown of the Elphinstone Road bridge. With its staircases closed for demolition, thousands of commuters are now funnelling onto a single narrow foot overbridge to move between the east and west, causing severe crowding during rush hours. Immediate trigger The chaos began after both…
