The Saphale-Virar Ro-Ro ferry service faced a sudden halt near the Mharambalpada jetty in Maharashtra on Sunday after a hydraulic pipe controlling the ferry’s ramp broke down, leaving passengers stranded for more than 30 minutes, sources said. The incident caused panic and anxiety among passengers, many of whom were unsure about how long the delay…
The Food and Drugs Administration (FDA) in Maharashtra on Sunday issued an urgent alert following reports of child deaths in Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan allegedly linked to a contaminated batch of Coldrif Syrup. According to an official notification, the syrup, manufactured by Sresan Pharma in Tamil Nadu, is suspected to have been adulterated with Diethylene…
The officials of Mumbai Customs department rescued exotic animals and seized foreign currency at international airport in city in separated cases, the officials said. Mumbai Customs said that on Sunday it seized 36 exotic animals from an Indian passenger arriving from Bangkok. The animals were found concealed in the passenger’s luggage at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj…
Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray and Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) president Raj Thackeray met once again on Sunday, this time at a personal family event, adding to growing speculation about a possible political alliance ahead of the upcoming local body elections in Maharashtra, the PTI reported. The Thackeray cousins were seen together at the…
A case has been registered against a brick kiln owner in Maharashtra’s Thane district for allegedly forcing a 13-year-old girl into bonded labour, police said on Sunday. According to the news agency PTI, the girl, belonging to the Katkari tribal community, was rescued from a kiln located in Bhiwandi taluka. Following the rescue, police registered…
A 25-year-old man was allegedly beaten to death by a group of friends following a dispute in Bhiwandi town of Maharashtra’s Thane district, police said on Sunday. According to PTI, the incident occurred on Saturday night in the New Azad Nagar locality. According to an official from the Shanti Nagar police station, the victim was…
A 35-year-old man accused of killing his co-worker in Maharashtra’s Palghar district was apprehended from a ship docked at Okha Port in Gujarat, police said on Sunday. According to the news agency PTI, the incident occurred on September 7 at a private company located in Vasai East, under the jurisdiction of Naigaon Police Station. The…
The Dahisar Police have arrested two robbers who, disguised as auto-rickshaw drivers, targeted intoxicated individuals exiting bars and restaurants. Their primary focus was on heavily inebriated victims, whom they pretended to drop home. Instead, the accused would drive them to isolated locations where they assaulted, threatened, and looted them of valuables, including cash, jewellery, and…
The water levels in lakes supplying drinking water to Mumbai have risen following heavy rainfall in their catchment areas. According to Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) data, the combined stock in the seven reservoirs that provide water to the city now stands at 99.35 per cent. As per the BMC on Sunday (October 5), the collective…
Residents of Mumbai can expect a partly cloudy sky on Sunday, with the possibility of light to moderate spells of rain across the city and suburbs. Commuters and outdoor-goers are advised to carry umbrellas as intermittent showers may occur throughout the day. The maximum and minimum temperatures are likely to be around 31 degrees Celsius…
The Mira-Bhayandar Vasai-Virar Police Commissionerate’s Crime Branch Unit has busted an international human trafficking racket that trafficked Indian citizens under the guise of lucrative overseas job offers. The operation led to the rescue of a woman and the arrest of one of the key agents, while efforts are underway to trace other accused individuals involved…
Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority (MHADA) has clarified that the redevelopment of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Nagar, one of the largest MHADA colonies in Andheri West, that houses 2666 families, will be undertaken exclusively through MHADA’s construction and development (C&D) agency. Responding to reports of private developers offering standalone redevelopment proposals to individual societies, MHADA…
The Dahisar police have arrested a women’s gang involved in pickpocketing during the festive season. The accused used to take advantage of crowded markets and shops to steal cash and jewellery from women’s purses. A woman and her daughter have been arrested, while her daughter-in-law is stated to be absconding. The police said that a…
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Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis chaired a meeting with Other Backward Classes (OBC) leaders in Mumbai on Saturday. The delegation demanded immediate withdrawal of the Government Resolution (GR) issued on September 2, recognising the records of the Hyderabad Gazette as a valid document for issuing Kunbi certificates for the Maratha community. OBC strongman Chhagan Bhujbal (NCP),…
Though the Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA) is scheduled to be inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on October 8, commercial flight operations will only begin in the first week of December. CIDCO Vice Chairman and Managing Director Vijay Singhal has clarified that despite the buzz that flights would start as early as October 30,…
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Cyclonic Storm (SCS) “Shakhti,” the first post-monsoon cyclonic storm of the Arabian Sea this year, is intensifying and moving towards the northwest Arabian Sea, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Saturday. At 8.30 pm (Indian Standard Time) on Saturday, Cyclone Shakhti was centred near latitude 21.5 degrees North and longitude 63.0 degrees East, about…
What began as a seemingly friendly car deal turned into a nightmare for a 28-year-old Ola driver from Mumbai`s Dadar area, who claims he was cheated of Rs 1.59 lakh by an alleged smooth-talking fraudster. The accused, Akash Sudam Bidve, allegedly lured the victim with promises of a cheap Ertiga car with a valid taxi…
Visitors to the captive tiger safari at Mumbai`s Sanjay Gandhi National Park (SGNP) have a reason to celebrate. Tigress Srivalli has given birth to five cubs in captivity on Thursday, a day that also marks Gandhi Jayanti. Sources from SGNP told midday.com that they are keeping a close watch on the tigress and the five…
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has taken down 7,789 banners, hoardings, posters and flags across the city in the past two days following the conclusion of the Navratri 2025 festivities. According to the civic body’s licence department, the drive was carried out on Friday and Saturday to clear materials that had either outlived their permitted…
Maharashtra Chief Minister (CM) Devendra Fadnavis on Saturday directed officials to ensure that all infrastructure projects for the Nashik-Trimbakeshwar Simhastha Kumbh Mela 2027 are completed on time and to the highest standards, news agency PTI reported. At a review meeting held at Sahyadri Guest House in Mumbai, Fadnavis emphasised that the Nashik Ring Road project…
Other Backward Classes (OBC) organisations on Saturday opposed the government resolution (GR) related to Kunbi certificates for the Maratha community during a meeting convened by Maharashtra Chief Minister (CM) Devendra Fadnavis, calling for its withdrawal, reported news agency PTI. The meeting was held at Sahayadri Guest House in Mumbai. The OBC outfits said the GR,…
In a significant crackdown on illegal gambling, Mumbai Police Crime Branch Unit 8 raided a large-scale gambling den in Chembur East on Friday. Acting on a tip-off from an informant, officers targeted the third floor of Vasant Vihar Commercial Complex, located in Dr C Gidwani Road. During the operation, 33 people were detained, including the…
The Mumbai Customs, Zone-III, conducted successful operations at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMI) on Saturday. The Mumbai Customs team intercepted foreign currency worth over Rs 1 crore in two separate cases. As per officers, the seizures were made based on profiling by the vigilant customs officers, who foiled attempts to illegally carry large sums…
A simple question — “Are you Bengali?” — was all it took for a gang of tricksters to allegedly hypnotise and rob a 19-year-old Mumbai goldsmith of ornaments worth over Rs 6 lakh in the heart of Masjid Bunder’s jewellery hub. The complainant, Sanvik Gautam Jana, who hails from West Bengal and works as a…
As part of World Wildlife Week (2nd–8th October), the Forest Department of Sanjay Gandhi National Park (SGNP) organised an interactive awareness session for students of Aarey Colony High School. The school, located on the edge of a forested area, offered an ideal setting to educate children about coexisting with wildlife — especially leopards and snakes,…
In a remarkable operation, the Naigaon Police have arrested a murder accused who had been absconding for nearly five months. The accused has been identified as Sunil Kharpat Prajapati (35). Sunil was traced and arrested from a ship docked at Okha Port in Dwarka, Gujarat, where he had been hiding to evade the arrest. According…
Amid the concerning weather conditions in the last few days, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an update on the development of the severe cyclonic storm named “Shakhti”. As per the IMD, the cyclonic storm has been moving westward at a speed of 18 kmph over the past six hours. Severe CyclonicStorm “Shakhti” [Pronunciation:…
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) on Friday announced that two major infrastructure projects—the Goregaon–Mulund Link Road and the Mumbai Coastal Road (North)—will be expedited following directives from BMC Commissioner Bhushan Gagrani. The decision comes after Gagrani conducted an on-site inspection of key project locations earlier today. During the inspection, Gagrani emphasised the need to fast-track…
In a significant move aimed at improving public transport convenience, the Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC) launched a new app, “Aapli ST”, designed to provide real-time tracking of State Transport (ST) buses across the state. The launch coincided with Dussehra celebrations and is expected to enhance the commuting experience for thousands of passengers who…
The weather conditions in Maharashtra in the next few hours seem to be extremely concerning. With Cyclone Shakhti approaching the coastal region of Maharashtra, the India Meteorological Department (IMD), Mumbai, has also issued a yellow alert for multiple districts in Maharashtra on October 4. The yellow alert for various districts by the IMD is for…
A powerloom worker, who had been on the run in a rape and murder case involving a six-year-old girl, allegedly sexually assaulted and killed another child in Maharashtra`s Thane district, police said on Saturday, reported news agency PTI. The police have arrested the 33-year-old man in connection with the incident that occurred in Bhiwandi town…
A court in Maharashtra`s Thane district sentenced a 75-year-old man to three years of rigorous imprisonment for molesting two minor girls in a housing complex, reported news agency PTI. Special Judge Ruby U Malvankar convicted the accused, Pratapmal Hansraj Kothari, of charges under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act and section 354…
Three people, including a US national, were arrested on Saturday for allegedly attempting to convert to Christianity residents of a village in Maharashtra`s Thane district, police said, reported news agency PTI. The arrests were made based on a complaint lodged by a villager, who claimed that the accused had held a gathering outside a resident`s…
Five people were arrested with LSD and ganja worth Rs 6.18 lakh in separate operations by the police in Maharashtra`s Palghar district, an official said on Saturday, reported news agency PTI. The Mira Bhayandar-Vasai Virar (MBVV) police made the seizures last week as part of their anti-narcotics campaign, the official said. Assistant Commissioner of Police…
The Government Railway Police (GRP) have arrested a 33-year-old woman allegedly involved in a series of thefts in Thane railway station in Maharashtra and recovered stolen jewellery worth Rs 2.72 lakh from her, an official said on Saturday, reported news agency PTI. With the arrest, the GRP claims to have solved six theft cases reported…
Shiv Sena leader Shaina NC has welcomed the Maharashtra government`s decision to allow shops to operate 24/7 in Mumbai, excluding liquor outlets, reported news agency ANI. According to Shaina NC, Mumbai`s global status and infrastructure make it an ideal city for extended shopping hours. “Mumbai is a global city. Look at the infrastructure. Look at…
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued Cyclone Shakhti warning for some districts of Maharashtra, with high to moderate cyclone warning between October 3 and 7. According to the release, the warning covers Mumbai, Thane, Palghar, Raigad, Ratnagiri, and Sindhudurg. The wind speed, reaching 45-55 kmph and gusting to 65 kmph, is likely to prevail…
The water levels in lakes supplying drinking water to Mumbai have risen following heavy rainfall in their catchment areas. According to Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) data, the combined stock in the seven reservoirs that provide water to the city now stands at 99.10 per cent. As per the BMC on Saturday (October 4), the collective…
