In a display of exceptional alertness and coordination, Konkan Railway staff helped rescue a 14-year-old boy who had run away from home and later reunited him safely with his parents. On November 20, 2025, Pradeep Z Shrike, head ticket examiner on Train No 12619 Matsyagandha Express, noticed the boy travelling alone in the general coach….
Appalled by the inaction of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), residents of Malad West’s JB Colony and Sundar Lane took it upon themselves to fix a long-standing issue. For months, locals had been complaining about loose manhole lids that rattled loudly every time a vehicle passed over them. The constant clanking had become a major…
She sells sea shells by the seashore A Koli woman picks seashells at the Khar Danda jetty Going green, starting young A moment from the convention at St Xavier’s College. Pic Courtesy/JAAI Ecology and Sustainable Living was the theme of The Jesuit Alumni Association of India, West Zone (JAAI WZ) Congress that was held from…
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 24. Aries March 21 – April 20Feeling happy at the way the day progresses helps retain the focus and continue…
The Raj Thackeray-led Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) on Sunday alleged serious irregularities in the voters’ list of Thane ahead of the upcoming Maharashtra local body elections, reported the PTI. Avinash Jadhav, the MNS Thane-Palghar chief, claimed that preparations for the polls — including the compilation of voter lists and the process of inviting objections —…
Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray on Sunday criticised the Maharashtra State Election Commission (SEC), alleging serious irregularities in the draft voters’ list released ahead of the December 2 Maharashtra local body elections. Aaditya Thackeray claimed that the draft list uploaded on the SEC’s website for Mumbai displayed a publication date different from…
The Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation (MMRC) has activated 25 per cent discounted trip passes for differently-abled passengers on the MetroConnect-3 app, officials said on Sunday, adding that the update is currently available only for iOS users, as it is still awaiting approval from Google. Once the update is approved, Android users will also be able…
Central Railway has intensified its action against unauthorised and irregular travel on trains running on the line. The Mumbai Division’s ticket checking teams detected 9.63 lakh passengers travelling without tickets, with invalid tickets or with unbooked luggage between April and October 2025, recovering Rs 40.59 crore in penalties, an official statement said on Sunday. An…
The Mumbai Traffic Police on Sunday have announced that Shankarrao Naram Path in Worli will become a temporary one-way road till December 7 due to the ongoing concreting work. The road, which is normally two-way and 12 metres wide, is currently being dug up on one half. Only 6 metres are open for traffic, making…
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Saturday said, “Had India taken an Operation Sindoor-like action after the November 2008 Mumbai terror attack, no one would have dared to target the country again.” Speaking at an event at the Gateway of India on Saturday to mark the coming 17th anniversary of the 26/11 attack, Chief Minister…
The wife of Maharashtra Minister Pankaja Munde’s personal assistant allegedly died by suicide at her Worli residence following a domestic dispute, police reported on Sunday. Gauri Palve, married to Anant Garje, the minister’s personal assistant, was found hanging at her home on Saturday evening, an official said, reported news agency PTI. The couple had tied…
Police on Sunday arrested three persons from Karnataka in relation to the robbery at a house in Maharashtra`s Palghar district. The police officials also recovered jewellery and other items valued at Rs 10 lakh from them. As reported by news agency PTI, the incident took place on November 18 at the house located at Sativali…
Mumbai is expected to experience haze during the morning hours on Sunday, followed by a partly cloudy sky as the day progresses. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted the possibility of very light rain or thundershowers in the afternoon and evening. Temperatures in the city are likely to range between a maximum of 35…
In view of the Navy Mumbai Marathon scheduled for Sunday, several roads across the city will be closed, and multiple bus routes will be diverted to ensure smooth traffic control. Commuters are advised to plan their journeys accordingly. Bhulabai Desai Road will remain fully closed from 5:00 am, affecting bus route 132. Similarly, Peddar Road,…
Born at just 29 weeks and weighing less than a bag of sugar, Swapnil (name changed) was a tiny survivor in the NICU. But the real battle was happening inside his eyes. His underdeveloped retinae were at risk of developing Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)—a condition that can cause blindness in premature babies. In observance of…
For the first time on the Dahanu coast, the Mangrove Cell has fitted a satellite tag on an Olive Ridley turtle to track its journey from the shoreline. The initiative aims to collect crucial data on migration routes, foraging grounds and population patterns along India’s western coast. The Dahanu forest division and the Mangrove Cell…
In yet another sign of how deeply cybercriminals are infiltrating even trusted digital platforms, a Ghatkopar-based IT professional has reported losing nearly R25 lakh over 55 days after being scammed through an app from the Apple App Store. The complainant, 41, works with the IT department of a private bank in BKC, and was contacted…
As Navi Mumbai gears up for the opening of the Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA) with final checks, trial runs, and security drills underway, another reality sits quietly in its shadow. At Kharkopar railway station, the end stop for NMMT bus routes 17, 18, and 23, all of which pass along the airport stretch, conductors…
In a move to provide major relief to Mulund residents suffering from daily heavy traffic congestion, an additional road to the existing sole entry point for Mulund East has finally received all approvals and will open for the public in a month’s time. At present, there is only one entry point from the Eastern Express…
The BJP Mumbai on Saturday launched a veiled attack on Raj Thackeray-led Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS). Referring to the recent incident of a 19-year-old student who ended his life, city BJP president Ameet Satam claimed that at least now, those who indulge in linguistic and religious politics should stop spreading hatred in the society. “Some…
Nice catch! Little Egrets (Egretta garzetta) get their pick of fish kept to dry at Khar Danda When AB took dismissal to dressing room Allan Border Our in-house cricket nut is consumed by the Ashes series that started in Perth on Friday. One of his Ashes heroes is Australian Allan Border (nicknamed AB), who should…
A joyride in the wee hours of Saturday turned into a deadly carnage on Panvel-Uran Road when a speeding black SUV smashed into a container truck, leaving two young men dead and two others grievously injured. CCTV footage of the crash, captured at around 1 am near Munda Bus Stop, shows the SUV hurtling down…
Do you know what the stars hold for you in terms of love life, career, business and personal wellness? Well, read on to know your astrological predictions as per your zodiac sign. AriesMarch 21 – April 19Avoid making impulsive decisions, and get all the information you need to make right choices. This is a positive…
Police on Saturday registered a case of abetment against unidentified persons in connection with the alleged suicide of a 19-year-old college student in Maharashtra, days after he was allegedly assaulted on a local train for not speaking in Marathi, news agency PTI reported, quoting officers. The victim allegedly took the extreme step at his apartment…
A Level-2 fire broke out on Friday evening at a scrap godown located in a slum area of Ganpat Patil Nagar, IC Colony, Borivali West, Mumbai. The incident was reported to the Mumbai Fire Brigade (MFB) at 5.29 pm and was upgraded to Level-2 at 5.37 pm. The blaze started in the scrap dealer’s shop…
In view of the Navy Marathon, scheduled to take place on Sunday, the Mumbai Metro has announced three special early-morning services to facilitate the movement of participants. According to an official notification, the services will operate between Aarey–JVLR and Cuffe Parade stations in both UP and DOWN directions. The additional trains have been arranged to…
The Congress and NCP (SP) on Saturday accused the BJP of turning the upcoming Maharashtra local body elections into a “family-first affair” by allegedly ensuring the uncontested victories of relatives of BJP leaders and pressuring rival candidates to withdraw. Leading the attack, Congress Legislature Party leader Vijay Wadettiwar alleged that democracy is being “trampled” through…
Ikshu Shinde, a Class 12 student of Dhirubhai Ambani International School (DAIS), has become the first Indian to be selected as a Global Future Scholar and Diplomat by the Garibay Institute for Soft Power and Public Diplomacy, USA. The prestigious recognition is awarded to young leaders demonstrating intellectual excellence, leadership potential and a commitment to…
A chemical leakage incident at Bhangarwadi, near the MIDC Police Station in Andheri East has left one person dead and two others in critical condition on Saturday evening. The incident was reported at 4.55 pm by the Mumbai Fire Brigade (MFB), and the update was shared at 5.22 pm. The leakage occurred in a ground-plus-one…
The Sahyadri Tiger Reserve (STR), Maharashtra Forest Department, and RESQ Charitable Trust (RESQ CT) have entered into a formal memorandum of understanding to strengthen scientific wildlife management, emergency veterinary response, population management, and human–wildlife conflict mitigation in the Sahyadri landscape, including the Radhanagari Wildlife Sanctuary and Sagareshwar Wildlife Sanctuary. Under this collaboration, STR and RESQ…
The Maharashtra Real Estate Regulatory Authority (MahaRERA) has announced a standard operating procedure (SOP) to ensure timely recovery of compensation for homebuyers, following directives from the Bombay High Court (HC). The SOP mandates that developers who fail to pay compensation despite multiple opportunities will have their cases referred to the principal civil court of the…
Central Railway’s (CR’s) Mumbai Division has announced special traffic and power blocks for pre-non-interlocking (NI) and NI works at the Lonavala-BVT yard and Lonavala UP yard on the Kalyan–Lonavala section. The blocks are part of yard remodelling, extension of three R&D lines in the DOWN yard, and five R&D lines along with one additional line…
The suburban railway services on Mumbai’s Western Railway (WR) have returned to normal after a Level-2 fire near Mahim Fatak disrupted operations on Saturday afternoon. According to railway officials, the first Harbour line train on the DOWN route departed at 2:11 pm, moving at 10 kmph after a memo was issued, while on the UP…
The Central Railway has launched efforts to trace a woman passenger after her viral video of cooking instant noodles using an electric kettle inside an AC coach of an express train has raised safety concerns, officials said on Saturday, reported news agency PTI. A Central Railway official told PTI that the woman passenger has been…
Two men were killed and five others were injured when their SUV rammed into a container truck on the JNPA-Panvel road in Raigad district on Saturday, police said, reported news agency PTI. The SUV was reportedly speeding when it crashed into the truck from behind on the busy stretch, leading to the death of Hitendra…
Maharashtra BJP president Ravindra Chavan has claimed an unopposed election of 100 councillors of the ruling party in municipal councils and nagar panchayats across the state in the run-up to Maharashtra local body elections, reported news agency PTI. He said three candidates were elected unopposed as the presidents of municipal councils. “Due to the leadership…
A major fire broke out on Sunday at the Navrang Compound near Mahim Fatak, close to the Sion–Mahim Link Road in Dharavi, officials said. Fire engines from Dadar, BKC, Bandra and Shivaji Park fire stations were rushed to the spot to contain the blaze. The cause of the fire and the extent of damage are…
Controversy erupted at Ideal College in the Kalyan area near Mumbai, Maharashtra after a video showing a few students offering namaz on campus went viral on social media. The students later apologised, and the college administration assured that appropriate action would be taken. According to preliminary information, the issue escalated when a video of Pharmacy…
Maharashtra Legislative Council Deputy Chairperson Neelam Gorhe has called for stronger enforcement to stop the sale of nylon manja, a type of thread linked to several injuries and deaths, reported news agency PTI. “Impose a total ban on nylon manja and stop its online sale, take strict action,” she said in a representation submitted to…
The memorial of Shiv Sena founder Bal Thackeray is expected to be ready by January 2027, in his birth centenary year, his son and Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray on Friday said. Thackeray also visited the memorial site at Shivaji Park in Mumbai`s Dadar area. Earlier this month, the Maharashtra government reconstituted the Balasaheb Thackeray…
