Ahead of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Mumbai on Thursday promised corruption-free civic body, better roads and infra in Mumbai. According to Mumbai BJP President and MLA Ameet Satam, a citizen survey was conducted in city and over 2.65 lakh people took part in the campaign, which began on…
In the week following the 2025 bar exam, the Bombay City Lawyer Group raised concerns regarding the exam centres, calling them unfit, inaccessible, and unhygienic. The All India Bar Examination (AIBE-XX) took place on November 30, with students appearing for the annual exam across centres located in Nalasopara, Vasai, Thane, Mumbai, and Navi Mumbai. According…
Passengers at Mumbai airport described scenes of confusion, exhaustion and deep frustration as widespread IndiGo flight disruptions left hundreds stranded for hours with little communication or support. Sanjay, an IndiGo passenger, said staff informed him that the airline had been facing “glitches for the past two days” due to a software update in Airbus systems,…
Mumbai’s air quality continued to deteriorate on Thursday, with the city’s overall air quality index (AQI) rising to 137, according to the Centre’s SAMEER app. The AQI has shown a steady upward trend through the week—114 on Monday, 126 on Tuesday and 128 on Wednesday—indicating worsening pollution levels across the city. While the AQI continues…
Passenger frustration peaked at Mumbai and Pune airports on Thursday as IndiGo’s nationwide operational meltdown triggered cascading delays and cancellations, leaving hundreds stranded well past midnight and pushing airport operations into disarray. The IndiGo staff at Mumbai Airport confirmed that the airline has cancelled 85 flights on Thursday, which includes 41 arrivals and 44 departures….
Maharashtra minister and BJP leader Nitesh Rane on Thursday wondered why environmentalists opposing the felling of trees in Nashik ahead of Kumbh Mela were never seen opposing the slaughter of goats on Eid. Rane`s remarks came amid protests by civil society members against the Nashik civic body`s plan to cut down more than 1,700 trees…
A Sanatnagar (Secunderabad)–JNPT container train derailed at 11:28 a.m. on Friday while passing Platform 5 at Panvel. One trolley went off the tracks near the Kalamboli goods siding, at the point crossover. No injuries were reported, and railway officials have begun restoration and assessment work. Any derailment in the Panvel–Kalamboli section is considered an operational…
Worli, in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region, has firmly established itself as India’s premier ultra-luxury residential destination. According to a new report by ANAROCK and 360 One Wealth, titled ‘The Pinnacle of Luxury: Worli’, over 30 high-end homes priced above INR 40 crore each were sold in just the last two years, cumulatively exceeding INR 5,500…
The Maharashtra government, to further promote e-governance, has granted full legal validity to Digital 7/12 extracts and other vital land records (8-A, Ferfar). Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule on Thursday said that the government has released a government resolution to implement new Rules for Digital Land Records under the 2025 Act, reported news agency IANS. “Proudly…
The Airline Pilots’ Association of India (ALPA) on Thursday raised concerns over recent flight cancellations across the country, which have been largely attributed to a pilot shortage linked to new Flight Duty Time Limit (FDTL) regulations. The association questioned whether the crisis stems from poor airline planning, regulatory oversight by the Directorate General of Civil…
The Maharashtra government has submitted a comprehensive memorandum to the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) seeking urgent financial assistance under the National Disaster Response Fund (NDRF) to address the extensive damage caused by the June–September 2025 floods across the state. According to the Minister of Revenue’s Office, the unprecedented rainfall and flooding severely impacted Marathwada,…
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis met ailing Shiv Sena (UBT) Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Raut at a wedding function of the latter`s close relative in Mumbai and enquired about his health, reported news agency PTI. The meeting took place on Tuesday at the wedding of bureaucrat Rajesh Narvekar`s son. Raut`s daughter is married to Narvekar`s…
Maximum and minimum temperatures in Mumbai on Thursday are likely to be around 33 degrees Celsius and 18 degrees Celsius, respectively, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). As per the IMD, Colaba recorded a minimum temperature of 23.1 degrees Celsius with no rainfall, while Santacruz saw a minimum of 20.7 degrees Celsius, also without…
A massive fire broke out in a cloth godown in Maharashtra`s Thane district shortly after midnight on Thursday, officials said, reported news agency PTI. No one was injured in the blaze, which erupted at the godown located in a densely populated complex at Kalher in the Bhiwandi area, they said, reported PTI. The Thane control…
Precisely 16 days after a taxi fell off the Bhaucha Dhakka ferry wharf, killing 63-year-old driver Jayprakash Chhotelal Sharma, the Yellow Gate police registered an FIR on November 29 against two construction-site officials. Preliminary findings suggest negligence at a nearby under-construction bridge may have contributed to the accident. The incident occurred late on November 13…
The Maharashtra government on Wednesday released a document confirming that it had submitted details of flood damage to the Centre. This comes after reports claimed the Union government had not received any submission from the state. State Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule’s office shared a letter seeking financial support under the National Disaster Response Fund (NDRF)….
The Maharashtra government has eased its position on the controversial tree axing plan at Tapovan in Nashik for the upcoming Kumbh Mela. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said only the minimum number of trees should be cut and took a swipe at those “doing politics” over the issue. The Nashik Municipal Corporation (NMC) has proposed cutting…
It was to design, debate, discuss and dissent at the ‘Designs for the New High Court of Bombay Exhibition and Discussion’ held at a Ballard Estate venue on Tuesday (December 2) evening. The event by the Mumbai Architects Collective saw a packed house. To give this context, the Bombay High Court is shifting address, moving…
Following mid-day’s report highlighting how a tilting lamppost on the eastbound stretch of Juhu Tara Road, opposite the All India Balkan-Ji-Bari sports complex, posed a serious threat to pedestrians and motorists, the authorities have now straightened the pole. Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) officials also informed this newspaper that they will expedite ongoing stormwater drainage work…
Passengers catching domestic flights operated by Indian airline IndiGo faced multiple issues on Wednesday. Sources from Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport told mid-day that by early evening, around 10-12 IndiGo flights had been cancelled, and many more delayed. Passengers at the airport’s Terminal 1 (T1) were seen crowding at the IndiGo counter, enquiring about…
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation’s T ward launched a crackdown on hawkers encroaching footpaths and roads in Mulund on Wednesday, a day after clashes broke out between residents and hawkers over illegal occupation of public spaces. The BMC removed more than 50 hawkers from the Mulund market area and nearby arterial roads. On Tuesday, two separate…
Taking serious note of mid-day’s report on a vehicle-mounted litter-picking machine releasing dust and worsening pollution on the Eastern Express Highway, the BMC has issued a notice to the contractor and imposed a Rs 20,000 fine. Kiran Dighavkar, deputy municipal commissioner of the Solid Waste Management Department, said, “We have issued a notice to contractor…
In a city that runs on clockwork precision only when its lifelines are respected, Mumbai’s public transport story seems to have hit a coordination miscalculation. Even as Mahanagar Gas Ltd (MGL) spent years building a dedicated compressed natural gas (CNG) supply ecosystem for Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport (BEST) buses — laying pipelines, setting up…
My buggie, let’s do a quickie Jewel bugs of the Calliphara excellens species participate in a mating ritual at the Veermata Jijabai Bhosale Botanical Udyan and Zoo in Byculla The city behind the gates Naresh Fernandes (left) and Sidharth Bhatia in conversation at the Asiatic Society of Mumbai. PIC COURTESY/ASIATIC SOCIETY MUMBAI Luxury towers rise…
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 4. Aries March 21 – April 20Evolving changes bring unexpected opportunities which have a direct impact on work. Maintain a…
In an impressive display of honesty and quick action, the station manager of Reay Road railway station in Mumbai, along with his team, successfully traced and returned a camera bag worth Rs 3 lakh to a commuter who had forgotten it on a local train on Wednesday morning, officials said. Station manager, Vinayak Shewale, along…
CREDAI-BANM has announced the 24th Navi Mumbai Property Expo 2025, which will be held from December 12 to 15, 2025 at the CIDCO Exhibition Centre in Vashi, an official statement said. The expo is being organised by the Builders Association of Navi Mumbai. It brings together over 300 leading developers and is one of the…
A fire broke out on the 28th floor of the Gokul Concorde Building, a stilt-plus-36-storey high-rise on Dattani Park Road in Kandivali East, on Wednesday evening. The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation’s (BMC) fire brigade received the call at 7.54 pm and declared it a Level-1 fire at 7.55 pm. The fire was confined to the 28th…
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) on Wednesday issued a public advisory urging citizens to stay away from the seashore as high tides are expected for three consecutive days between December 4 and 7, 2025. According to BMC’s Disaster Management Department, waves higher than 4.5 metres will hit the Mumbai coastline during the period. The highest…
The Ministry of Railways on Wednesday has announced a new alignment for the proposed Pune–Nashik high-speed rail corridor, aimed at strengthening connectivity between two of Maharashtra’s key economic and cultural hubs. Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw shared the details in response to suggestions raised in the Lok Sabha regarding the project. The earlier proposed route via…
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) on Wednesday announced a 15 per cent water cut in parts of Mumbai on December 8-9. The Mumbai civic body stated that a major water pipeline supplying the Bhandup Water Purification Plant will be replaced, leading to a 15 per cent water cut across 17 administrative wards in city. The…
The Maharashtra Government has unveiled a series of landmark initiatives to mark the 350th Shahidi Shatabdi of Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji, aimed at spreading awareness about the life, teachings, and supreme sacrifice of the ninth Sikh Guru, particularly among younger generations across the country. As part of the commemoration, a special postal stamp and a…
Maharashtra Cultural Affairs Minister Ashish Shelar on Tuesday announced that he will make concerted efforts to name the Vile Parle Metro Station after former Mumbai Mayor and MLA Dr Ramesh Prabhoo. The announcement was made during the launch of the book “Prabhoo Mahima”, which chronicles the life, contributions, and political journey of Dr Prabhoo. Dr…
To mark the 69th Mahaparinirvan Day of Bharat Ratna Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar, BEST has announced special arrangements for devotees visiting Chaityabhoomi in Mumbai on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. The civic transport body has planned additional bus services, enhanced electricity supply, health camps, and refreshments to ensure a smooth and convenient experience for visitors. Temporary electricity…
Maharashtra Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule on Wednesday released an official statement confirming that the state government has submitted a comprehensive flood loss assessment report to the Centre, news agency PTI reported. The announcement comes after Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Omraje Nimbalkar accused the state of failing to submit the mandatory report required for Central financial…
In a major breakthrough against narcotics, the Anti-Narcotics Cell (ANC) Kandivali Unit on Wednesday seized 511 grams of heroin, worth approximately Rs 2.04 crore, during a raid. The operation was conducted near the Rashtriya Udyan Metro Station on the Western Express Highway’s northbound stretch in Borivali (East). While informing about the raid, the Mumbai Police,…
In an inspection conducted by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation’s (BMC) flying squad, officials found that the ongoing Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train Project works in the Bandra-Kurla Complex (BKC) area were allegedly flouting several pollution-related norms. While, according to the National High-Speed Rail Corporation (NHSRC), 85 per cent of the excavation works have been completed, the flying…
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has directed officials to complete the remaining works of the Hancock Bridge project in a planned and time-bound manner. At a joint review meeting with the Mumbai Traffic Police on Tuesday, Additional Municipal Commissioner (Projects) Abhijit Bangar said tenders for the unfinished components must be floated on priority and rehabilitation…
In a significant political development, Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena leaders Shirish Kashinath Patil, Mayur Thakur (Deputy Division Chief), and Sandeep Salve, along with their many supporters, joined the Uddhav Thackeray camp, the party said on Wednesday. Uddhav Thackeray welcomed all the new members into the party fold. The joining ceremony was held in the presence of…
Maharashtra Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaikk on Wednesday stated that strict action will be taken against app-based bike taxis operating illegally in state. He has directed the Motor Transport Department to file criminal cases against companies that run bike taxi services without following government rules, an official statement said. It said that Sarnaik said that although…
