Mumbai University will hold its annual convocation ceremony on January 17, 2026. At the event, over 1.5 lakh graduates will receive degrees and 577 PhDs will be awarded, officials said on Thursday. The convocation ceremony will be held at 10 am at the Sir Cowasji Jehangir Convocation Hall in Fort, they said. At the ceremony,…
Members of the Marathi Abhyas Kendra staged a protest in Mumbai on Thursday, demanding action against the alleged closure, poor maintenance and reconstruction of BMC-run Marathi medium schools. The protest, which began at 10.30 am, saw large participation of supporters gathering at Hutatma Chowk before marching towards the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) headquarters on Mahanagarpalika…
The Eknath Shinde-Shiv Sena have received record number of women candidates` requests to contest the upcoming BMC Elections 2026 with more than 2,700 candidates so far interviewed for 227 municipal wards in Mumbai, the party said on Thursday. According to an official statement, the party conducted interviews at Rangsharda, organised constituency-wise based on Mumbai’s Lok…
A black-shouldered kite narrowly escaped death after becoming entangled in kite-flying manja and getting stuck on a tree branch along the Aarey forest road in Mumbai on Thursday evening. The bird was found hanging several feet above the ground, struggling to free itself and clearly in distress. The incident was first spotted by Imran Udat,…
The Thane Municipal Corporation (TMC) has removed 3,778 unauthorised posters, banners and hoardings across the city since the Model Code of Conduct came into force for the upcoming Maharashtra local body elections, officials said on Thursday. The drive was carried out by the encroachment department between 4 pm on December 15, 2025, and December 18,…
NCP state president Sunil Tatkare, while speaking to the media on Wednesday, highlighted that the Nationalist Congress Party will make all efforts to ensure that coordination within the Mahayuti alliance is maintained. In view of strengthening the Mahayuti alliance, the NCP leader further clarified the party’s position for the upcoming BMC elections in 2026. NCP…
Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has began gearing up for the upcoming municipal elections and the Mumbai civic chief on Thursday orders strict enforcement of Model Code of Conduct (MCC) in city. BMC Commissioner and District Election Officer Bhushan Gagrani directed election officers to personally inspect polling stations to ensure the smooth conduct of the BMC…
The ruling Mahayuti alliance has reached a consensus on 150 out of 227 seats in Mumbai for the January 15 BMC Election 2026, BJP leader Ameet Satam said on Thursday, reported the PTI. Addressing a press conference, Satam, who is also the BJP’s Mumbai chief, said discussions on the remaining 77 seats are ongoing and…
Western Railway has opened a digital lounge and co-working space at Mumbai Central station (Main Line) as part of its ongoing efforts to modernise passenger amenities, officials said on Thursday. This is the first such facility introduced by Western Railway and aims to provide a convenient and comfortable workspace within the railway station for passengers,…
Ahead of BMC elections 2026, the Congress Member of Legislative Council (MLC) Pradnya Satav joined the BJP on Thursday. The former Congress leader made this move hours after submitting her resignation from the Upper House of the Maharashtra legislature. While talking to the media on Thursday, Pradnya said, “My late husband, Rajeev, had certain plans…
Maharashtra minister and Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Manikrao Kokate has resigned from the state cabinet following a court verdict that upheld his conviction and two-year prison sentence in a cheating and forgery case. The resignation was confirmed on Thursday by NCP president and Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar. In a statement, Ajit Pawar said…
Two Mumbai residents were arrested with over 8 kg of gold worth around Rs 8 crore during a check in Kerala’s Palakkad, reported the PTI. The arrested persons have been identified as Sankith Ajay Jain (28) and Hidesh Shivram Selanki (23). The excise officials, while briefing about the incident, highlighted that the duo were intercepted…
Central Railway on Thursday said that it has stepped up action against unauthorised and ticketless travel, recovering penalties worth Rs 164.91 crore from 27.51 lakh passengers during the financial year 2025-26 (April to November), an official statement said. The railway said that the intensified ticket-checking drive is part of its commitment to ensure safe, smooth…
Research in health technology at the University of Mumbai has received international recognition, with an innovative health monitoring device design being granted legal protection in the United Kingdom. As per Mumbai University, the portable device has been registered under the UK Registered Designs framework, ensuring protection of its unique visual and structural features and preventing…
Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis has said that infrastructure projects worth nearly Rs 2 lakh crore are currently underway across the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR). He said that Ambarnath and Badlapur in Thane district will see major benefits from upcoming Mumbai Metro and railway projects. The chief minister was addressing a public meeting in Ambarnath on…
Western Railway, while sharing Mumbai local train updates, on Thursday said that it will operate a jumbo block between Vasai Road and Bhayandar stations on the intervening night of Friday and Saturday, 19-20 December 2025. The jumbo block will be operated to carry out essential maintenance work, an official statement said. The block will be…
Congress Member of Legislative Council (MLC) Pradnya Satav joined the BJP in Mumbai on Thursday, hours after submitting her resignation from the Upper House of the Maharashtra legislature, reported news agency PTI. She joined the BJP in the presence of the ruling party`s Maharashtra chief Ravindra Chavan and Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule, reported PTI. Satav,…
A court in Maharashtra`s Thane district has acquitted a 33-year-old man accused of throwing two children from a building, killing one of them, reported news agency PTI. In his order on Tuesday, Principal District and Sessions Judge S B Agrawal said the case against Aasif Shabbir Khan lacked direct eyewitnesses and that it depended on…
In a major crackdown, the Kurar Police have solved a rape case and arrested the accused within 12 hours of registering the FIR. The case was registered under Sections 376, 506(2), and 34 of the Indian Penal Code. The First Information Report (FIR) was filed on December 13, 2025, at 9:14 am, based on a…
Bandra court received a bomb threat through an email on Thursday, prompting immediate security checks and heightened alert at the premises, as per Mumbai Police. More details are awaited.
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, along with his deputies Ajit Pawar and Eknath Shinde, paid rich tributes on Thursday to veteran sculptor and Padma Shri awardee Dr Ram Sutar, whose work earned Indian sculpture global acclaim. Dr Sutar passed away at his Noida residence late Wednesday night at the age of 100, reported news agency…
Shiv Sena (UBT) on Thursday launched a blistering attack on the Mahayuti government following reports of a debt-ridden farmer from Maharashtra allegedly selling his kidney in Cambodia to repay moneylenders, reported news agency IANS. The party mouthpiece `Saamana` editorial, titled “The Disgrace of the Soil”, described the incident not just as a crime, but as…
Congress leader Pradnya Satav on Thursday tendered her resignation as a Member of the Legislative Council (MLC) of Maharashtra, reported news agency PTI. Her term was scheduled to end in 2030. Satav, the wife of late Rajiv Satav, a Congressman and close confidant of Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi, is expected to join…
An 8-foot-long python was rescued from Mumbai`s Bandra (East), a police official has said, reported news agency PTI. The reptile was spotted in the Kalanagar area near a highway on Wednesday night. After being alerted, police roped in rescuers Kaushik Kini and Rishit Sawant. The two rescued the snake, an official said, reported PTI. A…
Mainly clear skies prevailed across Mumbai and its suburbs on Thursday. The minimum temperature in Colaba was recorded at 22.0 degrees Celsius, while Santacruz registered a low of 17.4 degrees Celsius, with no rainfall reported, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). As per the Sameer App, Mumbai’s Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 137,…
In a setback to the Congress in Maharashtra, party MLC Pradnya Satav is likely to join the ruling BJP on Thursday, reported news agency PTI. Satav, the wife of Congress leader late Rajiv Satav, who was a close aide of Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, is a two-time MLC. Her term…
After a seven-month probe, Dindoshi police arrested a 21-year-old man from Rajasthan for allegedly cheating an Indian Army officer of R59,317 in a fake DTDC packers and movers scam. The victim, a 32-year-old officer posted at the Malad Army camp in Mumbai, had recently been transferred to Assam and had approached the accused to transport…
There is relief in sight for the motorists who have been enduring long traffic snarls on the old Mumbai-Nashik Highway stretch between Thane and Vadpe due to road-widening work after the Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation (MSRDC) picked up the pace of construction, significantly improving progress on the project. According to MSRDC officials, over 75…
What was announced as a major relief for commuters on the Uran suburban line has instead triggered confusion and anger, with passengers alleging that revised train timings introduced from December 15, 2025, have disrupted daily travel on the Uran-Nerul and Uran-Belapur routes. On this line, the Central Railway recently increased services by 10 additional trains,…
Commuters on the Kasara section can look forward to some relief. The first phase of the long-awaited third line, between Asangaon and Kasara, is expected to open in 2026. Stations like Titwala and Asangaon, often overcrowded, will benefit the most. “Yes. No more delays. Work is in its final stages, and the first phase between…
Unidentified assailants opened fire at the office of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) municipal election candidate Pawan Walekar in Ambernath, Thane district, late Tuesday night, just days ahead of the local civic polls scheduled for December 20. The incident occurred around midnight in the Navin Bhendi Pada area of Ambernath West, where two men on a…
Motormen operating local trains on the Western Railway network have expressed resentment over new duty hours that reportedly make many of them work in double shifts. The Mumbai Division of Western Railway has reported significant vacancies, leading to a high workload for the remaining motormen. To address this issue and decide on the future course…
Maharashtra State Election Commissioner Dinesh Waghmare on Wednesday directed district administrations and police authorities to take strict preventive measures to ensure peaceful polling and counting during the upcoming municipal council and nagar panchayat elections in the state, reported news agency PTI. Polling to elect presidents and members in 24 municipal councils and nagar panchayats and…
An Andheri-based fashion stylist has registered an FIR at Amboli police station after an unknown person created a fake profile in her name on a dating app, and sent multiple messages to people for a meet. The stylist, 43, has since been receiving calls and messages from potential matches. The complainant has been living in…
Akhtar Qutubuddin Husaini Ahmed, also known as Alexander Palmer, arrested in Versova for impersonating a BARC nuclear scientist, allegedly spent over two decades living as a behrupiya, posing under multiple identities across three major criminal cases. First case Ahmed’s criminal trail first emerged in 2003 in Meerut, where he was among 11 accused in a…
Maharashtra Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik on Wednesday said the State Transport Authority will take a decision about the bike taxi aggregators found violating rules, and said his department has so far filed 36 complaints against the erring operators, reported news agency PTI. In a video shared by the Transport Minister`s office after a review meeting…
Despite the ongoing debate over dust pollution caused by red soil at Shivaji Park in Dadar, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has decided to surface two more playgrounds in South Mumbai with red soil — one near the Veermata Jijabai Bhosale Botanical Udyan and Zoo in Byculla and another close to Dockyard Road railway station,…
TLC for the Terminus Workers set up bamboo scaffolding for maintenance of a section of the iconic Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus in Fort Thumri in Goa Vidhya Gopal (right) and Alok Ranjan Srivastava during the performance. Pic courtesy/IPRS It was an evening when the thumri met spoken poetry in Goa. The session at the Serendipity…
More than two months after it was declared dangerous and closed for public use, the foot overbridge (FOB) connecting Tagore Nagar and Kannamwar Nagar in Vikhroli continues to pose a serious risk to pedestrians. Located across the busy Eastern Express Highway (EEH), the defunct FOB has neither been repaired nor dismantled, leaving residents with little…
As thousands of students throng the IIT Bombay campus this week for ‘Mood Indigo’, the institute’s annual three-day cultural festival, many are unaware that a quiet security operation is unfolding around them. Blending into the festive crowds are eight women police officers from Powai police station, dressed in civilian clothes and carrying only their Mumbai…
