The body of a newborn was discovered early Friday morning at Mumbai’s Juhu Beach near Mora Gaon. A morning walker alerted local residents, who informed the police. Authorities have sent the body to Cooper Hospital for post-mortem
During this period, all the Fast Line trains will be operated on the Slow Lines between Churchgate and Mumbai Central stations. Some UP and DOWN suburban services will be cancelled, while certain Churchgate-bound trains will be short-terminated and reversed from Bandra or Dadar
Officials said unauthorised encroachments were found on the footpaths of Ram Ganesh Gadkari Marg, which connects Swami Vivekananda Marg and Gulmohar Marg and is located near the entrance of the Cooper Hospital
The BMC filed a police complaint against Abhishek Chavan for putting up unauthorised hoardings and iron structures at Shivaji Park, Dadar. The advertiser ignored a notice to remove them, leading to action under the Maharashtra State Prevention of Defacement of Public Property Act, BMC Act 1888, and IPC
Bhushan Gagrani said the project would ensure the supply of higher-quality and safer drinking water to Mumbaikars, while also addressing future demand arising from population growth, industrial requirements, and rapid urbanisation
Power supply was disrupted on Monday evening in several parts of Mumbai’s western suburbs, including Andheri West, Lokhandwala, Goregaon, Malad, and Seven Bungalows, leaving residents without electricity and internet. According to Adani Electricity, full restoration is expected soon
According to party leaders, NCP will elect its legislative leader and also propose the name of Pawar’s wife, Sunetra, as the new leader, and urge her to take responsibility as Maharashtra’s Deputy CM. Senior NCP leader Chhagan Bhujbal said, “Ajit Pawar’s wife Sunetra Tai should take charge"
IIT-Bombay has launched a year-long study on Mumbai’s suburban railway network, examining AC services, fare structures, accessibility, and long-term operational sustainability. Commuters are invited to provide feedback to shape future improvements
Krishna Dadu Patil of the Bharatiya Janata Party filed his nomination for the deputy mayor’s post. The elections for the mayor and deputy mayor are scheduled to be held on February 3 at 11.30 am at the Bharat Ratna Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar Hall in the municipal building
A foot overbridge is being used for east–west pedestrian movement, and one of the two public underpasses is likely to open in the next two weeks. The eastern approach road will be handed over by the railways by May 31, after which remaining works will require an additional 30 to 45 days, said BMC
The blaze was reported at around 5.27 pm in garbage accumulated in a drain beneath the railway tracks ahead of Kalwa station in Thane (West). Thick black smoke engulfed the tracks, creating hazardous conditions for train movement
During the morning rush hour on Friday, three commuters fell onto the tracks at Mumbai’s Sion station after a fight. Central Railway turned off power for their rescue, affecting train punctuality. The passengers suffered injuries and were rushed to hospital
The blaze was reported at around 5.27 pm in garbage accumulated in a drain beneath the railway tracks ahead of Kalwa station in Thane (West). Thick black smoke engulfed the tracks, creating hazardous conditions for train movement
30 January,2026 07:23 PM IST | Mumbai | Rajendra B. AklekarDuring the morning rush hour on Friday, three commuters fell onto the tracks at Mumbai’s Sion station after a fight. Central Railway turned off power for their rescue, affecting train punctuality. The passengers suffered injuries and were rushed to hospital
30 January,2026 06:45 PM IST | Mumbai | Rajendra B. AklekarWestern Railway’s Mumbai suburban system has become one of the first in Indian Railways to receive the ‘Kavach’ safety system with the commissioning of the Virar–Vadodara section. The indigenous ATP system will enhance safety through automatic braking and collision avoidance
30 January,2026 05:46 PM IST | Mumbai | Rajendra B. AklekarThe state police have directed that the investigation into the accidental death case registered at Baramati in Pune district after the January 28 crash be handed over to the CID, a senior official said
30 January,2026 02:42 PM IST | Mumbai | PTIMumbai Police arrested a taxi driver after an American woman alleged she was cheated and charged Rs 18,000 for a 400-metre ride from Mumbai International Airport to a nearby five-star hotel. The case surfaced after the victim shared her experience on social media, prompting swift police action
30 January,2026 01:44 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentADVERTISEMENT
Chief Minister (CM) Devendra Fadnavis and Deputy CM Eknath Shinde, along with Governor Acharya Devvrat, arrived in Pune's Baramati on Wednesday to pay their respects to the mortal remains of Deputy CM Ajit Pawar (PICS/ CMOMaharashtra)
On Republic Day, Malad Police Station gave a sanitation worker, Anil Soda, the honour of hoisting the national flag alongside his wife. The gesture highlighted dignity of labour, equality, and respect for marginalized workers, leaving attendees emotionally moved
30 January,2026 01:23 PM IST | Mumbai | Samiullah Khan
Pawar later visited the BMC as part of the Maharashtra Vikas Aghadi, accompanying then Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray, who officially inaugurated the Heritage Walk
30 January,2026 11:20 AM IST | Mumbai | Eshanpriya MS
Railway authorities say several stalled lines gained momentum in late 2025 and early 2026 following the DCM’s direct intervention, reviews
30 January,2026 11:19 AM IST | Mumbai | Rajendra B. Aklekar
Long before policy announcements and election promises, Ajit Pawar’s politics of inclusion began in his village Katewadi — where women remember him as their protective elder brother
30 January,2026 11:19 AM IST | Mumbai | Archana Dahiwal
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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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