The Central Railway, while sharing Mumbai local train updates, on Friday said that it will not operate weekly mega block in Mumbai in view of Mahaparinirvan Diwas 2025. In an official statement, Central Railway said that it will not operate the weekly mega block on Mumbai suburban network over CSMT-Kalyan Main Line and CSMT-Panvel Harbour…
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader and former Maharashtra minister Aaditya Thackeray on Friday expressed strong concerns over the state of waste management in Mumbai and the unchecked rise of illegal political hoardings across the city, reported the IANS. In a letter addressed to Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) Commissioner Bhushan Gagrani, Aaditya Thackeray said that a system…
Engineering and technical institutes have been invited to participate in educational visits to the Mumbai–Ahmedabad Bullet Train construction sites, offering students practical exposure to the landmark project. Under the programme, young engineers will gain first-hand understanding of the Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train project’s construction methodology and observe ongoing works such as viaduct and bridge construction, station…
A fire broke out on Friday afternoon at an office located on the third floor of the Kohinoor Industrial Estate on Senapati Bapat Marg in Lower Parel area of Mumbai. According to the Mumbai civic body, the blaze was reported at 4:17 pm on December 5, 2025 to the Mumbai Fire Brigade (MFB). Following the…
Central Railway’s (CR) Mumbai Division will operate a series of special night power blocks this month to facilitate removal of infringements linked to the Panvel–Kalamboli Coaching Complex project. The blocks will be carried out between 1.30 am and 3.30 am on the following nights: December 7/8 (Sunday–Monday midnight) December 9/10 to December 14/15 (Tuesday–Wednesday to…
Maharashtra Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik on Friday directed the official to complete all ongoing works at Thane`s Ghodbunder Road on a war footing and the final-stage projects must be finished by December 15, 2025. These include several development works and the groundbreaking ceremony for a new theatre at Waghbil. A review meeting was held on…
As the Mahayuti government in Maharashtra marked one year in office on Friday, the Opposition Congress demanded that it present a white paper during the forthcoming winter session of the state legislature, outlining its achievements over the past twelve months, reported the PTI. Congress leader Vijay Wadettiwar said that the BJP-led Mahayuti administration had left…
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Friday met orphaned youth and called the reservation for orphans decision `deeply heart-touching` for him. He said that the decision to grant reservation for orphaned children is one of the most emotionally fulfilling decisions of his life. CM Fadnavis was speaking at Varsha, his official residence in Mumbai, during…
IndiGo on Thursday issued a detailed public apology to passengers amid widespread flight disruptions, stating that the past few days had brought the airline to a “serious operational crisis”. The carrier said that while the situation will not be resolved overnight, teams are working to restore normal operations “at the earliest”. pic.twitter.com/ckhaWnbo86 — IndiGo (@IndiGo6E)…
Flight disruptions at IndiGo continued for the fourth consecutive day on Friday, with the airline still working to stabilise its schedules and restore normal operations. Sources told mid-day.com that Mumbai Airport has seen very limited IndiGo arrivals so far on Friday. As of 1.14 pm, the number of IndiGo flights that had landed remained in…
Shiv Sena (UBT) on Friday attacked the BJP-led government in Maharashtra and the Centre over their delayed response and hollow assurances to the state’s rain-affected farmers, highlighting the gap between political rhetoric and actual relief delivery, reported news agency IANS. “The double standards of those in power regarding farmers` welfare have become abundantly clear. Union…
An official from the Virar-Vasai Municipal Corporation (VVMC) has been arrested in connection with the building collapse in Maharashtra`s Palghar district, in which 17 people lost their lives in August, an official said on Friday, reported news agency PTI. The Mira Bhayander Vasai Virar (MBVV) police arrested Gilson Gonsalves, the assistant commissioner of the VVMC…
The Ministry of Railways has approved the Central Railway’s proposal to introduce 10 new suburban services and add two new stoppages on Port Line section of the Nerul–Uran and Belapur–Uran corridors. The orders were issued on 3 December through a Railway Board communication to the General Manager (Operations), Central Railway. According to the letter, four…
Simone Tata, the pioneering business leader known for shaping Lakmé into India’s iconic beauty brand and establishing the base for fashion retail through the Westside chain, passed away on Friday at the age of 95. She had been recovering from an illness and was admitted to Mumbai’s Breach Candy Hospital. In a statement, the Tata…
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Thursday said that Maharashtra is set to strengthen its power distribution network through a ‘Digital Twin’ model for solar and other renewable energy sources. He said that the distribution company MahaVitaran will soon implement an AI-based digitisation initiative in collaboration with leading international organisations. “This marks the beginning of…
On Friday, Mumbai is expected to experience maximum and minimum temperatures of around 34 degrees Celsius and 20 degrees Celsius, respectively, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). The city witnessed a hazy morning, but the IMD forecasts mainly clear skies across the city and suburbs. As per the SAMEER App, Mumbai’s air quality index…
The Maharashtra Revenue Department has formed Divisional Vigilance squads and a state-level committee to ensure greater transparency, accountability, and a people-centric approach in its functioning, reported news agency IANS. The Revenue Department announced the decision on Thursday on the eve of completion of one-year term of the BJP-led MahaYuti government on December 5. “Dedicated Vigilance…
In the past two months, five buildings owned by the Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) have reported major slab and ceiling collapses, leaving many residents injured, causing property damage estimated to be worth several lakhs and raising serious questions over accountability, safety and the prolonged impact of legal delays on urban housing. In response,…
As winter pollution grips Navi Mumbai, the Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC) has launched an intensified crackdown, inspecting 86 construction sites in a week amid rising complaints of dust across Ghansoli, Airoli, Nerul, and Turbhe. Residents have reported dust settling on balconies, morning coughs among children, and worsening AQI levels. In response, multi-department teams are…
The BJP has begun positioning itself as an early mover for the upcoming BMC elections, claiming that 1.45 lakh citizens have agreed to volunteer for its “future-building” vision for Mumbai. The party, which has long aimed to gain full control of one of the richest civic bodies in Asia, has launched an extensive outreach campaign…
Acting swiftly after mid-day shed light on rising pollution in the Pavana river, the Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC) has launched an aggressive crackdown on units responsible for untreated effluent discharge. The move follows fresh sightings of thick, toxic foam near the Kejudevi (Kejubai) Barrage at the Thergaon Boat Club stretch, an incident that once again…
The Regional Transport Office (RTO) has filed a case at Nehru Nagar police station against Roppen Transport Pvt Ltd (Rapido) for allegedly operating illegal bike taxi services in Mumbai, despite a government ban. According to the police, Motor Vehicle Inspectors Manisha Ashok More and Vikas Sampat Lohkare conducted a decoy operation late on Tuesday night…
The stranded Kalwa-Airoli rail project that will connect Kalyan and Navi Mumbai, directly avoiding Thane station, benefiting lakhs of commuters, may get delayed further with Jitendra Awhad, who represents the Mumbra-Kalwa Assembly segment, saying on Wednesday he had been blocking the project since 2017 and would continue to do so if the 3600 slum dwellers…
An equal canvas On World Disability Day (December 3), differently-abled artist Nadeem Shaikh paints with his foot at a mall in Goregaon Tango with the Argentine GOAT Kruti Gandhi performs stage tango The last time Kolkata was in such a frenzy, a certain Diego ‘La Mano de Dios’ Maradona was in town. Now, it is…
Satellite-tagged Olive Ridley turtle Dhaval Lakshmi, released off the Dahanu coast over a week ago, appears to be enjoying the waters nearby. Since its release, the turtle hasn’t moved in any specific direction and continues to remain roughly 27 km northwest of Dahanu, swimming around the same area without showing any clear directional movement over…
Five apex organisations under the Maharashtra Rajya Vyapari Kruti Samiti have declared a statewide one-day bandh on Friday, December 5, to protest against the Agricultural Produce Market Committee (APMC) system. The participating bodies include the Chamber of Association of Maharashtra Industry and Trade (CAMIT), Federation of Association of Maharashtra (FAM), Maharashtra Chamber of Commerce, Industry…
Those who drive on the road towards Lucky Junction in Bandra West are in for a surprise, as the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has dealt with the deadly metal cover, but only halfway! As several complaints were made over the smoothness of the surface that caused vehicles to skid, which mid-day had also pointed out,…
I still love her and want to marry her,” says 81-year-old Chandrashekhar Madhukar Kalekar, who was acquitted on Thursday in a 48-year-old attempt-to-murder case. Kalekar was arrested in October 2025 by the Colaba police for allegedly stabbing his girlfriend in 1977 and then vanishing after securing bail. Out of 15 witnesses in the case, 10…
Yesterday, Thursday, December 4, Malabar Hill resident Dina Desai marked a sombre first anniversary. This one did not warrant celebrations but introspection and action. Desai, 73, suffered a heinous injury one year ago at Nana Chowk when she had gone to buy medicines from a pharmacy. She had placed her leg on what she took…
Anger and frustration reigned supreme at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) as the IndiGo crisis entered its third day. Weary fliers, some of whom had been standing at the airline’s counter outside Terminal 1 for more than 24 hours, expressed feelings of abject helplessness amid cancellations and delays, which are likely to persist for…
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 December 6. Aries March 21 – April 20A stalled business opportunity begins again with some added effort. This karmic cycle supports…
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 December 5. Aries March 21 – April 20A wish is answered quicker than expected. A financially stable karmic cycle draws in…
The Central Railway on Thursday announced that Mohope Railway Station on the Panvel-Karjat line in Maharashtra was renamed as Poyanje and the new station code will now be PYJE. The change follows a decision by the Government of Maharashtra. Mohope and Poyanje are small villages near the railway station on the Panvel-Karjat line, which is…
Students of a college in Mumbai’s western suburbs staged a protest outside the institute’s premises this week, contesting what they said was a recent burqa ban imposed by the administration. According to the students of Vivek Vidyalaya Junior College in Goregaon, they were not allowed to wear a burqa despite repeated requests, though the institute…
The Maharashtra Pollution Control Board (MPCB) has ordered the closure of 19 ready-mix concrete (RMC) plants in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) for breaching environmental guidelines and contributing to worsening air quality, reported the PTI. RMC plants manufacture pre-mixed concrete — a blend of cement, water and aggregates — for use in construction projects. In…
The Central Railway, while sharing Mumbai local train updates, on Thursday announced a temporary restriction on the sale of platform tickets at 13 major stations from December 5 to 7, 2025, ahead of the expected heavy rush of devotees visiting on Mahaparinirvan Diwas 2025. The move aims to manage crowding on platforms and ensure smooth…
Malwani Police in Mumbai took strong action against the suspects who allegedly assaulted police personnel during an arrest operation, officials said. Piyush Suresh Kotak and his son Rahil Kotak are accused of assaulting cops at MHB Colony in Gate No. 7 on November 3, 2025. According to police sources, a police team led by Senior…
To mark Navy Day 2025, Vice Admiral Rahul Vilas Gokhale, YSM NM, Chief of Staff of the Western Naval Command, laid a floral wreath at the Gaurav Stambh in the Naval Dockyard, Mumbai on Thursday. A ceremonial guard was paraded as part of the solemn event, an official statement said. The Gaurav Stambh stands as…
Weeks after the death of Byculla Zoo’s 9-year-old Royal Bengal tiger named Shakti on November 17, it has come to light that yet another tiger had died at Byculla Zoo in Mumbai –its 3-year-old male Royal Bengal tiger named Rudra — on 29 October 2025, officials said. According to information from the Byculla Zoo authorities,…
Maharashtra Congress chief Harshawardhan Sapkal on Thursday accused the Mahayuti Government of not fulfilling its commitments on issues such as farm loan waivers and employment, news agency PTI reported. The Mahayuti government will complete a year in power on December 5, Friday. While speaking to the media on Thursday, Sapkal also alleged serious irregularities in…
