Mumbai woke up on Tuesday to a mildly cool morning, with minimum temperatures slipping just below 22 degrees Celsius. What many expected to be a pleasant start quickly turned uncomfortable as a thick layer of smog blanketed the city, reducing visibility and causing eye irritation and breathing discomfort among early commuters. The conditions once again…
Yatri, the official Mumbai local app for Indian Railways, has alerts and announcement information shared in-app. On Monday, the app announced the launch of a real time in-app chat feature called Yatri Chat. This is a feature to help Mumbai’s 80 lakh local train commuters stay informed and connected throughout their journey. The new chat…
Maharashtra’s Maharashtra School Education Department has called for a census of all the children of single mothers studying from Std I to Std XII. According to a notice shared by the school education department, the economic and social difficulties faced by single mothers in the state often compel them to pull their children out of…
It is clear that this year’s BMC election will be a contest of progress versus Marathi identity. While the Thackeray cousins, Uddhav and Raj, are likely to bank on Marathi identity, the BJP is gearing up to showcase its development work over the past years, aiming to appeal to voters who prioritise growth and infrastructure…
The Worli police on Monday arrested Anant Garje, the personal assistant to Maharashtra Minister for Animal Husbandry, Environment and Climate Change Pankaja Munde, in connection with the alleged suicide of his 28-year-old wife, Dr Gauri Palve, at the couple’s rented apartment on Saturday evening. Garje was produced before court later in the day and remanded…
Ride over the waves A woman poses for a photograph, while seated atop a magenta-coloured jet ski shaped like a car, at Juhu beach When 60,000 meat pies went unsold The opening Test of the 2025-26 Ashes series was over and done within two days. Yes, the cricket was exciting at the Perth Stadium, but…
A woman who arrived at the Santacruz Traffic Department’s towing yard to retrieve her car allegedly drove it away without paying the towing and no-parking charges, nearly running over two constables in the process, on Saturday afternoon. An FIR has been registered for rash driving, endangering police personnel, and obstructing government work. The complaint was…
Droupadi Murmu, President“Dharmendra was a towering figure of Indian cinema. His demise is a great loss to Indian cinema and he leaves behind a legacy that will continue to inspire young generations of artists.” Narendra Modi, Prime Minister“The passing of Dharmendra ji marks the end of an era in Indian cinema. He was an iconic…
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 November 25. Aries March 21 – April 20This karmic cycle favours business being improved with well-thought-out diversification ideas. Advising a friend…
MUMBAI could see its average travel speed rise fourfold over the next seven years if all ongoing and proposed infrastructure projects stay on track, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said on Saturday. Speaking at a student interaction in Worli, he claimed that the city’s current average speed of 20 kmph, which drops to 15 kmph during…
Maharashtra Congress Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) Aslam Shaikh on Monday accused Maharashtra Minister Mangal Prabhat Lodha of spreading falsehoods by claiming that Malad legislator had issued life-threatening warnings against him and his family, news agency PTI reported. No response was immediately available from the minister’s office. The allegation comes days after Lodha approached Mumbai…
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) will organise a special programme titled “Youth Action for Clean Air” on November 28, 2025, officials said on Monday. The event will take place at the Vivekanand Education Society’s Institute of Management Studies and Research in Chembur, from 11:30 am to 3:30 pm, they said. According to an official statement,…
Shiv Sena (UBT) leaders Aaditya Thackeray on Monday met senior officials of the State Election Commission (SEC) to raise concerns about the draft voters’ list for the upcoming Maharashtra local body elections. He also handed over a letter to the State Chief Electoral Officer. Aaditya Thackeray also held a press conference after the meeting and…
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) on Monday termed the allegations circulating in the media and on social media regarding the date mentioned on the draft voters’ list for the 2025 civic elections as “baseless”. In a statement, the civic body said the confusion had arisen because the draft list received from the State Election Commission…
The Maharashtra government on Monday instructed all urban local authorities to ensure the compulsory immunisation of stray dogs and to establish dedicated helplines for public grievances, reported the PTI. The state’s urban development department issued a Government Resolution (GR) in this regard, following directions repeatedly passed by the Supreme Court in a suo motu case…
Several parts of Thane will face a 24-hour water cut on Wednesday as the civic body will undertake essential valve installation work on a major pipeline in the Indiranagar area. According to the Thane Municipal Corporation (TMC), a 1,168-mm diameter water pipeline was recently laid to improve supply in Indiranagar under the Vartak Nagar and…
The 11th steel bridge for the Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train project has been successfully launched over the Cadilla flyover in Ahmedabad district in Gujarat, officials said on Monday. The bridge, which spans 70 metres in length, forms a crucial part of the high-speed rail corridor. Weighing 670 metric tons, the bridge stands 13 metres tall and…
The Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test (CET) Cell on Monday announced that from the academic year 2026-27, a single Common Entrance Test (CET) will be conducted for BHMCT and BCA, BBA, BMS and BBM courses. The test will be titled MAH–B. HMCT/BCA/BBA/BMS/BBM–CET 2026, an official notification said on Monday. The new CET will replace the…
INS Mahe, the first of the Mahe-class Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW-SWC), was commissioned into the Indian Navy by Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) Upendra Dwivedi at the Naval Dockyard in Mumbai, on Monday. At the commissioning, COAS General Upendra Dwivedi said, “At the outset, bravo zulu to the commanding officer, officers and…
At least six people, including four children, were injured after a fire broke out in a chawl at Sai Nagar on 90 Feet Road in Pant Nagar. As per the information received by the Mumbai Fire Brigade, Ghatkopar (East), on Monday afternoon, the incident was reported to the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation’s (BMC) Mumbai Fire Brigade…
Tributes from across Maharashtra poured in on Monday following the news of Dharmendra passing away as political leaders remembered veteran Bollywood actor with deep emotion, calling his death the loss of a shining star of Indian cinema’s golden era. Veteran actor Dharmendra, whose 65-year career and more than 300 films — from Satyakam to Sholay…
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar on Monday defended his controversial “vote for funds” remark, asserting that despite decades of allegations, he owes “no debt to anyone”, reported news agency PTI. Addressing a public rally at Jintur in Parbhani district ahead of the December 2 Maharashtra local body elections, the NCP leader acknowledged the intense…
Mumbai is gearing up for a major network of underground tunnels to ensure that in the next seven years the average speed of Mumbai reaches 80 kmph, which currently averages around 15 to 20 kmph during peak hours. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said, “We are creating Pathal Lok (beneath the ground tunnel network) to address…
A personal assistant of Maharashtra minister Pankaja Munde was arrested here on Monday on charges of abetment of his wife`s suicide, police said, reported news agency PTI. Dr Gauri Palve (28), wife of accused Anant Garje, allegedly hanged herself in her flat at Worli in central Mumbai on Saturday due to a domestic dispute, an…
Maharashtra minister and senior BJP leader Chandrashekhar Bawankule has said a “constitutional dilemma” has emerged due to ongoing Supreme Court proceedings on the Other Backward Classes (OBC) quota in local bodies, reported news agency PTI. Bawankule was responding to a question on whether Zilla Parishad (ZP) elections, dates for which have not been announced yet,…
Cities across Maharashtra, including Mumbai, on Monday woke up to a comparatively warmer morning compared to the last few days. After experiencing its coldest November morning in over a decade, the city of dreams on Monday experienced a hazy and humid morning. The temperature at the Santacruz observatory was recorded at 21.4° Celsius, a significant…
Shiv Sena MLA Nilesh Rane has blamed Maharashtra BJP president Ravindra Chavan for the Mahayuti alliance`s collapse in Sindhudurg ahead of the December 2 municipal council and nagar panchayat elections, reported news agency PTI. Speaking on Friday during the campaign of the newly formed Shahar Vikas Aghadi in Sindhudurg, Nilesh said the alliance had not…
Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) president Raj Thackeray on Sunday said the upcoming Mumbai`s BMC elections might prove to be the last one for Marathi manoos if they don`t remain alert, reported news agency PTI. Addressing the inauguration of the MNS Konkan Mahotsav in Mumbai, Thackeray appealed to the party workers to remain vigilant. “Do not…
Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) leader Amit Thackeray on Sunday accepted a police notice issued to him for allegedly inaugurating the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj statue in Nerul without official permission. His visit to the Nerul police station, which was otherwise expected to be a brief procedural formality, turned into a major show of strength as several…
Mumbai on Monday woke up to a hazy morning that clearly depicted the lowering air quality across the city. With AQI levels continuing to upscale in the last few days, the lowering temperature has been making the air quality a lot more concerning. As per the data released by the Indian Meteorological Department, Mumbai on…
A Leopard was spotted twice inside Pune International Airport on November 19, triggering heightened monitoring and precautionary measures by the Forest Department and airport authorities. According to officials, the Airports Authority of India (AAI) informed the Forest Department that the animal was first seen at 5.30 am and again at 7.40 pm near Bay No….
The River Cyclothon 2025, held on Sunday to promote cleanliness of the Indrayani River, saw its biggest-ever response. Blending Warkari traditions with a call for environmental action, the event drew tens of thousands of citizens. A special cultural act, Shiv-Shambhu Yashogatha, showcasing Maratha-era valour and the message of river protection, was the highlight of the…
Rajini Bari, whose family owned the land on which the godowns were charred, was at the scene, seeing all their materials worth over Rs 60 lakh burn down. “We live in Bandra. The moment we heard about the fire, we rushed here hoping the damage was not too extreme, but now we realise that we…
In a major boost to the upcoming Panvel-Karjat suburban corridor, the Mumbai Railway Vikas Corporation on Sunday executed a technically complex yard modification at Panvel. The crucial work, however, came at a cost to passengers, as the mega block extended more than two hours beyond schedule. Planned to end at 11.45 am, the block continued…
The wife of a personal assistant to Pankaja Munde, Maharashtra minister for animal husbandry, environment and climate change, was found dead in her Worli residence on Saturday evening, leading to the registration of an FIR against her husband and two in-laws for alleged abetment of suicide. The deceased, Dr Gauri Palve, 28, a dentist, had…
In a bold move to protect homebuyers and ensure accountability in the real estate sector, the Maharashtra Real Estate Regulatory Authority (MahaRERA) has unveiled a new Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for recovering compensation from developers. The new directive — issued under the guidance of the Bombay High Court — introduces strict measures to ensure that…
The Navi Mumbai Crime Branch’s Anti-Human Trafficking Unit (AHTU) raided a lodge in the APMC area on Thursday, November 20, and rescued two women allegedly forced into commercial sex work. The raid was carried out on the orders of Police Commissioner Milind Bharambe. The action followed a tip-off received by Senior Police Inspector Prithviraj Ghorpade…
In a joint operation, the Borivli Traffic Division and the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation plugged around 12 median gaps on SV Road, Borivli West, to reduce congestion. But the move has triggered strong opposition from the Borivli Businessmen Association, as crossings outside Indraprasth Shopping Centre, one of the area’s oldest commercial hubs, were barricaded. In protest,…
Central Railway commuters should brace for major disruptions beginning this weekend, with seven large-scale operational blocks scheduled across multiple sections between November 24 and early December 2025. According to internal schedules, blocks will be carried out across the Panvel-Kalamboli, Badlapur, Nilje-Dativali, and Lonavala-Lonavala Yard sections. Several blocks will continue into early December, with the Nilje-Dativali…
Motorists travelling from Andheri West to the Jogeshwari-Vikhroli Link Road (JVLR) may soon get some relief, as Phase 1 of the double-decker JVLR flyover is expected to open by June 2026. A ground visit by mid-day showed that construction is progressing rapidly along the alignment. At present, commuters from Lokhandwala, Oshiwara, Four Bungalows and Seven…
