A storm of criticism by the opposition has been making waves since the announcement that the Indian cricket team will be playing against Pakistan. The row, however, erupted again after India thrashed the arch-rivals on Sunday. Shiv Sena (UBT) leader has once again come out slamming the Indian cricket team and the ruling party. Raut,…
A fire broke out at a commercial building in Wagle Estate area of Thane district in Maharashtra, civic officials said, adding that no injuries were reported in the incident. According to the Regional Disaster Management Cell (RDMC) of the Thane Municipal Corporation (TMC), the blaze was reported at around 11 am on Monday at the…
Maharashtra BJP`s chief spokesperson Keshav Upadhye on Monday demanded that Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray cancel his party`s annual Dussehra rally and utilise the expenditure for flood relief in Marathwada. When Thackeray was the state`s chief minister, he “failed to act and remained at home”, Upadhye alleged, adding that this is the time to…
Heavy rainfall in the Bhatasa Dam catchment area has led to a significant accumulation of silt, debris, and tree branches in the riverbed near Thane Municipal Corporation’s Pise Pumping Station. This has hindered the station’s ability to operate at full capacity over the past two days. The increased turbidity of the water has also affected…
The administration in Maharashtra`s Palghar district rescued 17 persons, including 16 women, from a bus stuck at a flooded spot on Sunday, officials said, reported news agency PTI. The rescue was carried out near Chari village in Dahanu taluka amid intense rainfall, an official release said. After being alerted, a multi-agency operation was launched, and…
With BMC polls just a few weeks away, strategies and game plans to conquer the elections have already started among the political parties in Mumbai. In view of strengthening Shiv Sena’s hold in the upcoming BMC elections, the Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and Shiv Sena president Eknath Shinde on Sunday said that preparations for the…
Congress Legislature Party leader Vijay Wadettiwar on Monday demanded that a special session of the Maharashtra legislature be convened immediately to discuss the flood situation and extensive damage caused by heavy rains in the state. Wadettiwar wrote a letter to Governor Acharya Devvrat, drawing his attention to the severe emergency situation prevailing in several parts…
Elective merit will be a key factor in deciding seats for the upcoming Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections, Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and Shiv Sena head Eknath Shinde has said, reported news agency PTI. Addressing shakha pramukhs (branch heads) of Shiv Sena on Sunday, Shinde also said the collective victory of Mahayuti is more important…
The Maha Mumbai Metro Operation Corporation Limited (MMMOCL) has launched a tender inviting bids for retail and commercial spaces across Metro Lines 2A and 7, as part of its strategy to strengthen Non-Fare Box Revenue (NFBR) streams. The initiative aims to enhance the financial sustainability of Mumbai Metro while maintaining affordable, high-quality services for commuters….
The Powai Police have arrested a 60-year-old man for allegedly beating his wife to death inside their residence at Chandivali, Powai. The accused has been identified as Rajiv Chandrabhan Lala (60), a businessman residing at Room No. 309, B Wing, Aditya Vardhan Building, Chandivali, Powai. Police said the incident took place on Sunday morning. Lala…
Mumbai`s Shivaji Park police station received a bomb threat, claiming a bomb had been allegedly planted at Dadar railway station, which turned out to be a hoax call, police said, reported news agency ANI. Mumbai`s Shivaji Park police station received a bomb threat, claiming a bomb had been planted at Dadar railway station. Police, along…
The water levels in lakes supplying drinking water to Mumbai have risen following heavy rainfall in their catchment areas. According to Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation`s (BMC) Mumbai rains data, the combined stock in the seven reservoirs that provide water to the city now stands at 97.57 per cent. As per the BMC`s Mumbai rains data on…
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast generally cloudy skies with heavy rainfall likely across Mumbai and its suburbs on Monday. The agency has warned of very heavy showers at isolated locations and issued an orange alert for the city, indicating the possibility of intense rainfall spells accompanied by disruption in daily activities. According to…
As Mumbai counts down to the expected inauguration of the Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA) on October 8, mid-day brings you an exclusive wrap of our week-long deep dive into the city’s most ambitious aviation project. While the airport promises world-class amenities and a futuristic design, experts warn that connectivity and costs could clip its…
The naming dispute for the Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA) has escalated, with project-affected persons (PAPs) and local communities announcing a massive protest march on October 6 — just two days before the airport’s reported inauguration on October 8. The agitators, led by local leaders and “Bhumiputra” groups, insist the airport must be officially named…
A 47-year-old woman, Raksha Joshi, died on Sunday morning after suffering 85 per cent burns in the Kandivli catering shop fire. She was first admitted to Kasturba Hospital and later shifted to the National Burns Centre in Airoli, where she succumbed during treatment, police said. Hours later, another victim, Poonam Putni (Gupta), 30, who had…
After mid-day highlighted how Bandra residents were unhappy with the methods employed by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) to fix a depression on St John Baptist Road, the H West ward of the civic body, on Saturday, finally placed a proper metal lid over the hole and levelled the surface around it. BMC officials had…
Shall we dance? Students of Kokane’s Kohinoor Technical Institute in Dadar draw murals on the window of their class to mark Navratri festivities Mumbai imprint on Jakarta’s streetscape A view of the large graffiti by Dkrypt, Carter, and Buzzinka. Pic Courtesy/@krypt.one City-based graffiti group Aerosol Intelligence is back on home turf after leaving a bright…
While the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for Monday, indicating heavy to very heavy rainfall at isolated places across the city, heavy showers lashed parts of Mumbai, especially the southern parts, on Saturday night and Sunday. The IMD issued a red alert for Mumbai and other districts of coastal Maharashtra —…
A property dispute dating back more than three decades has resurfaced, leading to the registration of a cheating case against a builder firm at Mulund police station. The case concerns a payment of Rs 2.89 lakh made in 1993 for a flat in a proposed housing project on Ghodbunder Road, Thane, which was never completed….
A retired ISRO scientist from Secunderabad, Telangana, was allegedly duped of Rs 61.95 lakh in an online trading scam run by a 23-year-old resident of the Jacob Circle area near Agripada. The accused, Ashish Solanki, who was arrested on Saturday, is suspected of being involved in at least five frauds, with the total amount siphoned…
The Maharashtra government’s suspension of Monorail services from September 20 has left scores of contract staff jobless, with contractors under the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority’s (MMRDA) operating arm, Maha Mumbai Metro Operation Corporation Ltd (MMOMCL), now serving termination notices. Now, the staffers are scrambling to figure out their next steps. A letter from one…
Separated only by a road from the upcoming Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA), Targhar suburban railway station is receiving its final touches before opening soon. With terrace parking, integrated shuttle services, retail spaces, and three platforms, the station is designed to be a model suburban hub. Its wave-shaped roof, inspired by the nearby creek, will…
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As the continuous downpour continues, flood-hit areas of Maharashtra face more disruption and damage. Many rivers are flowing above the danger mark, adding to the crisis in Marathwada and Solapur, which have received excessive rainfall over the last few days. On Sunday, Nashik and part of northern Maharashtra were badly affected as rainfall threw normal…
While the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for Monday, indicating heavy to very heavy rainfall at isolated places across the city, heavy showers lashed parts of Mumbai, especially the southern parts, on Saturday night and Sunday. The IMD issued a red alert for Mumbai and other districts of coastal Maharashtra —…
Two people were injured after their cars crashed on the Mumbai Coastal Road on Sunday, officials said, adding that the injuries sustained were minor. The incident occurred when a Swift car allegedly collided with a Kia car while trying to overtake, sources said. They said that the Kia, driven by Vinod Kumar Upadhyay (53), a…
In light of the heavy rainfall alert issued by the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the Palghar district administration on Sunday evening declared a holiday for all schools in the district on Monday, September 29, 2025. An official notification was issued by District Collector of Dr Indu Rani Jakhar. It said that the decision was taken…
Incessant rain on Sunday morning did not deter a large number of citizens, volunteers, and municipal staff from stepping onto the Sion-Panvel Highway and the Thane-Belapur Road to take part in a mega cleanliness drive. The effort, part of the ‘Swachhata Hi Seva’ campaign, turned the city’s busiest highways into corridors of civic action and…
Rear Admiral Vivek Dahiya, NM, has officially taken charge as the Commander of the Indian Navy’s Western Fleet. He assumed command from Rear Admiral Rahul Vilas Gokhale, YSM, NM, during a ceremonial parade held in Mumbai, an official statement said on Sunday. Rear Admiral Dahiya was commissioned into the Indian Navy on July 1, 1993….
A 60-year-old retired employee of an airline allegedly killed his 54-year-old estranged wife at her residence in Powai area of Mumbai on Saturday night, police said. The accused, identified as Rajiv Chandrakant Lala, was arrested after he left behind his mobile phone and car keys at the crime scene, leading police to him, the officials…
The Thane Municipal Corporation (TMC) plans to transform the upcoming station, part of the Mumbai-Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail (HSR) corridor, popularly known as the bullet train project, into a state-of-the-art multimodal integrated transport hub, officials said on Sunday, reported the PTI. According to a Thane Municipal Corporation press release, an international conference on High-Speed Railway Station…
A total of 198 unauthorised constructions have been demolished since June this year in a sustained campaign by the Thane Municipal Corporation against such structures, an official said on Sunday, reported the PTI. Unauthorised extensions in 66 other structures have been removed during the drive, he added. As per the directions given by the High…
The Bandra Terminus-Amritsar Express Train on Sunday uncoupled twice, officials said, adding that no injuries were reported in the incident. They said that the train number 12925 experienced two brief incidents of uncoupling on Sunday but continued its journey safely with no harm to passengers or impact on overall rail operations. According to sources, the…
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde stated that the state government has initiated immediate relief measures for flood-affected farmers in Marathwada, with compensation to be disbursed at the earliest opportunity, reported the PTI. Speaking at a Shiv Sena rally in Navi Mumbai, Eknath Shinde said that it is the government’s duty to support farmers in…
Sharad Pawar-led NCP (SP) leader Jayant Patil on Sunday urged Governor Acharya Devvrat to convene a special three-day session of the state legislature to address the widespread devastation caused by torrential rains and flooding in parts of Maharashtra, reported the PTI. In a letter to the Governor, Jayant Patil, a former state minister, said that…
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Sunday morning conducted a high-level review of the dam discharge situation across the state, following continuous heavy rainfall over the past few days. In discussions with the Water Resources Department, the Chief Minister instructed officials to maintain coordination with local administrations and stay on high alert to ensure a…
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a high-alert warning for extremely heavy rainfall and thunderstorms across several districts in Maharashtra on Sunday. According to the forecast, Palghar, Thane, Mumbai, and Raigad districts are very likely to witness intense weather activity, including lightning and gusty winds at isolated places. All four districts are currently under…
A firing incident occurred late last night in the Pal Nagar area of Malad East, under the jurisdiction of Kurar Police Station. According to police sources, the shooter has been identified as Guddu. The victim, reportedly a friend of the accused, sustained a bullet injury and was rushed to JJ Hospital, where he remains in…
The Santacruz Police have arrested a 20-year-old man after an intensive 10-day search in connection with a POCSO case where a minor girl was molested near Vile Parle. According to police, the incident took place on September 16, around 9:20 pm, when the 10th-standard victim, a student of was returning home after buying household items…
