Mumbai Police on Friday issued a detailed traffic advisory ahead of the Lionel Messi`s GOAT India Tour 2025 event scheduled on December 14, 2025 at the Wankhede Stadium and Brabourne Stadium. The Argentine football icon Lionel Messi is coming to India. The tour will open on December 13 in Kolkata and will conclude in Delhi…
Maharashtra BJP chief Ravindra Chavan on Friday said that the state’s ruling parties will contest the municipal corporation and local body elections as part of the Mahayuti alliance, reported the PTI. The alliance comprises the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena, and the Ajit Pawar-led Nationalist Congress Party (NCP). In the first phase…
The Mumbai Rationing Department has seized liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) cylinders and vehicles worth over Rs 67 lakh during a major crackdown on illegal gas storage in Dombivli East, officials said on Friday. According to a press note, a vigilance team formed under the guidance of the controller of rationing and director of civil supplies…
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Friday announced that global asset manager Brookfield is set to invest over USD 1 billion (around Rs 9,000 crore) to build a major Global Capability Centre (GCC) facility in the state, reported the PTI. He said that a formal agreement will be signed soon, as discussions between the government…
A security guard in Goregaon West in Mumbai, was injured on Thursday morning when a stray dog suddenly attacked him reportedly near a school gate. The entire incident was captured on CCTV. The footage has since gone viral online. According to reports, the incident took place at around 9.40 am on December 11. The stray…
Shiv Sena leader and spokesperson Sanjay Nirupam slammed Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray. The Shiv Sena leader alleged that the Sena (UBT) chief has “adopted a jihadi mindset” after joining the INDIA bloc. While addressing a press conference in Mumbai, Nirupam further asserted that Uddhav Thackeray and his party MPs are abandoning the Hindutva…
The Maharashtra government has approved the establishment of four new police stations in Mumbai as part of a restructuring of existing police divisions to improve policing and response times in rapidly growing areas, officials said. According to a recently issued Government Resolution (GR), the new police stations will come up in suburban Mumbai. New police…
A 2.5-foot-long crocodile was rescued from a pond in Mumbai`s Kurla on Friday, days after mid-day reported increasing concerns about unusual wildlife sightings in the area. The reptile was safely captured by the Maharashtra Forest Department with assistance from the NGO SARRP India, officials said. The rescue operation required round-the-clock monitoring, as officials and trained…
The Central Railway has announced one additional special train service between Mumbai’s Lokmanya Tilak Terminus (LTT) and Banaras to meet passenger demand. According to the railway administration, Train No 01081 LTT Mumbai–Banaras Special will depart at 08.25 am on Sunday and reach Banaras at 4.05 pm the following day. The train will halt at Kalyan,…
Central Railway, while sharing Mumbai local train updates, on Friday said that it will operate a mega block on Sunday, December 14, 2025, on its suburban network to carry out essential engineering and maintenance works. An official statement said that the block will affect services on the Main Line as well as the Trans-Harbour Line…
Two people suffered minor injuries on Friday after a leopard attacked them in Akshi village near Alibaug in Maharashtra. Forest officials believe the same leopard may be responsible for injuring six people earlier this week in nearby Nagaon village. A fresh search operation has been launched by the Forest Department, assisted by local NGOs and…
In a major crackdown, the Mumbai Customs department has seized nearly 43 kilograms of hydroponic weed worth around Rs 43 crore. Officials, while briefing about the bust, asserted that they arrested five passengers who arrived from Bangkok in separate flights. The officials from the Mumbai Customs asserted, “Based on specific inputs, officials of the Customs…
Maharashtra has not received central funds for the `Jal Jeevan Mission` scheme since October 2024 and is using state funds to complete the ongoing projects, the government said on Friday, reported news agency PTI. In a written reply to a question during the ongoing Maharashtra winter session of the state legislature, the government also said…
In view of speeding up cybercrime investigations, Maharashtra has become the first Indian state to equip its police force with an artificial intelligence-powered platform. The AI-driven system, called MahaCrimeOS AI, was unveiled at the Microsoft AI Tour in Mumbai, marking a major step in India`s digital policing efforts, reported ANI. Developed by CyberEye in partnership…
Maharashtra’s Public Health Minister, while speaking at the winter assembly session, cited government records, saying that seven districts of Maharashtra recorded 14,526 child deaths over the past three years. Shiv Sena leader Abitkar further shared the data in a written reply to a question raised by BJP legislator Sneha Dubey. According to Minister Prakashrao Abitkar,…
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Thursday said Maharashtra is on the brink of becoming “Naxalism-free,” crediting the state’s progress to sustained police action and development-focused policies. Speaking at a review meeting of the state-level committee formed under the National Plan and Action Framework, Fadnavis noted that the Central government has set a nationwide target…
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Friday said that the Mahayuti alliance will contest the upcoming elections together at both local and state levels, highlighting that the government`s development work over the past three-and-a-half years will be the foundation of their campaign, reported news agency ANI. “We will contest as Mahayuti at both the…
Maharashtra BJP President Ravindra Chavan on Friday firmly rejected allegations that the party was coercing leaders from alliance partners or the Opposition to switch sides, asserting that the BJP has always adhered to “coalition dharma” within the ruling Mahayuti, reported news agency IANS. He stressed the accommodative nature of the alliance under Chief Minister Devendra…
Nearly two years after it was first passed, Maharashtra is finally poised to implement its new Lokayukta Act, following the State Legislature’s approval of key amendments recommended by the Central Government. The development marks a significant step toward bolstering transparency and accountability in public administration and comes amid persistent demands from veteran social activist Anna…
A male adult leopard intermittently sighted within the Pune Airport premises since April 2025 was successfully darted and captured on 11 December, following a meticulously coordinated operation led by the Pune Forest Department, with support from RESQ Charitable Trust, the Indian Air Force, and Pune Airport Authorities. The leopard was first confirmed on 28 April…
Mumbai is expected to experience mainly clear skies across the city and suburbs on Friday. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the maximum temperature is likely to hover around 33 degrees Celsius, while the minimum may drop to 15 degrees Celsius. In Colaba, the minimum temperature was recorded at 20.6 degrees Celsius, with relative…
Residents across Thane will face a 50 per cent water cut for the next four days after a major malfunction was reported in a key water pipeline that supplies the city. The 1000 mm diameter pipeline, which carries water from the Pise Dam to the Temghar Water Treatment Plant, developed a fresh fault near Kalyan…
For the past four to five days, Navi Mumbai residents attempting to reach the police through the three control room numbers displayed on Google have found all of them non-functional, raising serious concern over emergency access in the city. Calls to the listed numbers — 022-27574928, 022-27574947, and 022-27574948 — resulted in either an audio…
Kannamwar Nagar in the central suburbs’ Vikhroli area has been undergoing redevelopment for the past few years. The locality, considered as one of the biggest housing colonies in Asia, is grappling with a complex web of civic problems that residents say authorities have failed to address for years. Locals also mentioned that despite repeated complaints…
An educational institution that provides learning and behavioural support to children with intellectual and developmental disabilities alerted the police after a 17-year-old student shared disturbing details during a counselling session. The abuse that the teen spoke about is alleged to have taken place at the family’s South Mumbai residence, officials said. The centre’s psychologist had…
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) tightened its focus on suspected funding channels linked to the alleged ISIS-inspired ‘Al Sham’ zone created in Borivli-Padgha belt near Bhiwandi. Acting on intelligence from the National Investigation Agency (NIA) and Mumbai Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS), the agency on Thursday carried out nearly 40 coordinated searches across Maharashtra, Delhi, Kolkata, Uttar Pradesh,…
More than three months after the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) banned third-party agencies from collecting waste from bulk waste generators, organic waste from hotels, schools and housing societies in Matunga and Sion will now be used to power the biomethanation plant at Sion Hospital. Sion Hospital was among five hospitals chosen in 2023 for a…
Shiv Sena leader Shaina NC on Thursday defended the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the voter list, asserting that it is a “regular, constitutionally-approved process” conducted periodically by the Election Commission across the country and accusing the Opposition of “creating needless fear for political mileage,” reported news agency ANI. “The Special Intensive Revision of the…
Last week, a ball python (a non-venomous constrictor snake) was rescued from a Mumbai building by Police Constable Sachin More, a wildlife enthusiast. On December 4, More, from the LA-1 Naigaon police station, received a call from a Mahim resident about a snake outside their sixth-floor flat. “It wasn’t a native species but an exotic…
Aarey police have arrested a 38-year-old man, Ishrat Khan, for allegedly flashing, masturbating and making obscene gestures at women in the Royal Palms and Aarey Colony area. Police said the accused, an egg supplier, regularly visited hotels and shops in the locality to deliver eggs. During these rounds, he allegedly targeted women, exposing himself and…
The Santacruz police have prevented a businessman from losing R3 crore after two individuals allegedly hacked his mobile phone, sold shares, and purchased penny stocks worth Rs 1.5 crore. During the investigation, the police sought assistance from the National Stock Exchange (NSE) and Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE). The complainant, Raju Devani, 57, a resident of…
Winging it as a babysitter An egret seems to stand guard as a buffalo calf catches a few winks at a shed in Aarey Colony, Goregaon Chilean vibes on Dharavi’s street canvas Children work on the mural (right) kids pose with Cindy Sandoval (centre, in grey tshirt) in front of the completed mural The children…
Over the past 15 days, the Mumbai Police have recovered over 5000 mobile phones owned by Mumbaikars that were stolen or had gone missing but were reactivated with new SIM cards. Most of these devices were traced to Uttar Pradesh, Jharkhand, and other northern states, pointing to a well-organised interstate syndicate dealing in stolen phones….
With December comes the season of annual day rehearsals in schools across Mumbai. But in a bold departure from tradition, Lion MP Bhuta School in Sion has replaced the usual dance and drama programmes with something far more practical, an event that teaches its students real-world skills. Located inside a Jain housing society, the school…
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 12. Aries March 21 – April 20A business meeting is super successful. Further negotiations work to your advantage. Don’t give…
One person died and two others were injured after a portion of a balcony collapsed near Masjid railway station in Mumbai on Thursday night, civic officials said. The incident took place at Kotak Bhavan building at Narsee Natha Street in south Mumbai. According to the civic body, the Mumbai Fire Brigade (MFB) received information regarding…
In view of increased passenger demand, the Central Railway has announced two special train services between Mumbai and Howrah. According to the railways, Train No 02870 (Howrah–CSMT Special) will depart from Howrah at 1.55 pm on Thursday and reach Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT) at 11.45 pm the following day. The return service, Train No…
Chief Minister (CM) Devendra Fadnavis, while chairing a review meeting of the Ports Development Department at the Legislature’s Council Hall in Nagpur cited that Maharashtra is set to become home to India’s largest shipyard. Citing the state’s 720-km coastline, the strategic development of the upcoming Vadhavan Port, and strong maritime growth prospects, the Maharashtra CM…
The Maharashtra government on Thursday said that soon a revised Occupancy Certificate (OC) amnesty scheme will be announced to regularise nearly 20,000 buildings in Mumbai that have remained without the mandatory document for years. The announcement was made by Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde during the Maharashtra Assembly Winter Session in Nagpur. Relief for over…
The Maharashtra Government has announced a policy to rehabilitate tribal families and approximately 25,000 slum dwellers residing within the Sanjay Gandhi National Park (SGNP) in Mumbai, Deputy Chief Minister (CM) Eknath Shinde said in the state assembly on Monday. The move is expected to free up a significant portion of the park for conservation. Speaking…
