Mahayuti candidates Harshali Thavil and Rahul Damle submitted their nominations for the posts of Mayor and Deputy Mayor, respectively
Ajit Pawar, who was deputy chief minister and finance minister in the Devendra Fadnavis-led Mahayuti government, was killed in a plane crash in Baramati along with four others earlier this week.
According to the BMC’s Mumbai Fire Brigade (MFB), the fire was reported at around 10:01 am from New Gautam Nagar in Sonapur Lane, Bhim Wadi Road, near Jijamata Mandir in Govandi
Weather officials said Mumbai is likely to remain cloudy and hazy through the day, with temperatures expected to range between 21 degrees Celsius and 31 degrees Celsius
BMC officials, using private vehicles and concealing their identities, conducted the operation at the parking site in Kala Ghoda. It was found that the contractor's representatives were charging Rs 150 per hour instead of the fixed Rs 70 for four-wheelers
Though she is not currently a member of either House of the Maharashtra legislature, the 62-year-old is expected to be chosen as leader of the NCP’s legislature wing at a party meeting later in the day, paving the way for her swearing-in
Speaking to reporters, Pawar said Sunetra Pawar’s appointment was a decision taken by her party, the Nationalist Congress Party, and that he was not consulted
After two satisfactory days midweek, air quality dips on Friday, ranking among months’s five worst AQI readings; PM10 was the worst pollutant on Friday
The action follows directives issued by the Bombay High Court in a suo motu public interest litigation (PIL No. 3 of 2023), which ordered immediate and effective steps to tackle escalating air pollution levels
Animal welfare organisation saves monkey near SGNP; activists warn banned kite string continues to endanger wildlife, humans; the animal was safely rescued and taken to a veterinarian for treatment
Despite winning 118 seats in the civic body, the BJP-Shiv Sena alliance is likely to head only eight of Mumbai’s 18 ward committees; ward committees, which function as ward-level equivalents of the standing committee, enable closer engagement with local communities
Argument during Friday morning rush hour sees passengers fall onto tracks, leads to service disruptions; the incident occurred around 10 am when the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT)-bound slow local had just started from Sion station
Despite winning 118 seats in the civic body, the BJP-Shiv Sena alliance is likely to head only eight of Mumbai’s 18 ward committees; ward committees, which function as ward-level equivalents of the standing committee, enable closer engagement with local communities
31 January,2026 08:31 AM IST | Mumbai | Eshanpriya MSArgument during Friday morning rush hour sees passengers fall onto tracks, leads to service disruptions; the incident occurred around 10 am when the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT)-bound slow local had just started from Sion station
31 January,2026 08:26 AM IST | Mumbai | Rajendra B. Aklekar | Ritika GondhalekarIntermittent water dripping from overhead toilet blocks leaves Harbour Line commuters drenched during peak hours, with the railways blaming a possible overflowing tank
31 January,2026 08:21 AM IST | Mumbai | Rajendra B. AklekarThe Zilla Parishad elections were initially to be held on February 5 but were postponed due to the three-day state mourning following the demise of Maharashtra’s Dy CM Ajit Pawar
31 January,2026 08:09 AM IST | Mumbai | Aditi AlurkarNCP rallies behind late Dada’s wife Sunetra Pawar; CM Devendra Fadnavis says Mahayuti will back NCP’s decision; there is growing buzz about a possible merger of the two rival Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) factions — a move that could significantly alter the state’s political landscape
31 January,2026 07:51 AM IST | Mumbai | Sanjeev ShivadekarADVERTISEMENT
Leaders of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) paid tributes to late Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, who died in a tragic plane crash near Baramati, at the party office in Mumbai on Friday, January 30, 2026. (Pics/Ashish Raje)
Twenty one facilities recognised for achieving energy self-sufficiency on Central Railway network; these buildings generate their own electricity, primarily through solar power, meeting their annual energy needs without relying on external supply
31 January,2026 07:44 AM IST | Mumbai | Rajendra B. Aklekar
The city - sliced, diced and served with a dash of sauce
31 January,2026 07:39 AM IST | Mumbai | Team mid-day
Police suspect vital safety device caused neck injury that killed computer engineer in Jan 25 Borivali crash; according to the police, he reportedly lost control of the vehicle, which rammed into the corner of a road divider.
31 January,2026 07:33 AM IST | Mumbai | Samiullah Khan
Dug-up spots on Kalina-Vakola flyover result in congestion; citizens call it recipe for disaster; earlier, the flyover had potholes, which riders had become accustomed to, but since the roadwork has started, regular commuters are getting confused
31 January,2026 07:19 AM IST | Mumbai | Madhulika Ram Kavattur
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The owners of a bar at the center of a deadly New Year’s fire at a Swiss ski resort are now under intense scrutiny as investigators launch a criminal probe. The blaze broke out during a packed celebration in Crans-Montana, quickly turning into a deadly flashover that left little time for escape. Police have interviewed the bar’s French owners, examining whether the venue complied with fire safety regulations.
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