Mumbai LIVE: Uddhav meets Raj to discuss manifesto, campaign details
Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray met Maharashtra Navnirman Sena president Raj Thackeray on Thursday to discuss the manifesto and campaign details for the January 15 civic polls. We are closing the LIVE blog now
01 January,2026 10:03 PM IST | MumbaiThe incident took place at Gate No 5 at 6.20 am. The 30-year-old truck driver died, while the bus driver and conductor sustained injuries in the incident. The truck’s tyre reportedly slipped, causing the vehicle to veer towards the bus and hit its front-right portion near the driver’s cabin
01 January,2026 10:41 PM IST | Mumbai | Rajendra B. AklekarThe Mumbai Central Division has emerged as a major beneficiary of these reforms, with substantial improvements across multiple operational parameters. The division has successfully accelerated 29 trains, collectively saving passengers 157 minutes every day
01 January,2026 05:45 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentCellular Operators Assn says NMIAL delaying nods; insisting on own network at exorbitant rates
01 January,2026 01:29 PM IST | Mumbai | Madhulika Ram KavatturWhile Mahayuti partners BJP and the Shiv Sena have joined hands for BMC Election 2026, Uddhav Thackeray’s Shiv Sena (UBT) and Raj Thackeray-led MNS have come together, citing the need to “preserve” the Marathi language and culture
01 January,2026 02:12 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentAhead of the 2026 Maharashtra civic polls, the Thane Municipal Corporation has installed 330 CCTV cameras across election-related locations. The surveillance covers strong rooms, EVM centres, polling stations and counting centres to ensure security, transparency and smooth conduct of the polls
01 January,2026 04:05 PM IST | ThaneMumbai experienced an unusual spell of rain on New Year’s Day, with downpours hitting areas including Sion and Wadala, taking many residents by surprise. Other parts of the city, such as Borivli, Andheri, Bandra, Mahim, Vasai, and Thane, also recorded rainfall during the morning hours
01 January,2026 11:47 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentThe Vakola police have registered an FIR against the woman who is currently absconding, police said, adding that a manhunt has been launched to nab the suspect
01 January,2026 10:01 PM IST | Mumbai | Shirish VaktaniaThe forum has urged all candidates contesting the upcoming BMC polls, scheduled for January 15, to commit to transparent, accountable, and citizen-first governance in Mumbai
01 January,2026 09:31 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentThe victim’s wife had recently lodged a police complaint against the accused who was charged with allegedly molesting a neighbour, the police said, adding that he was out on bail when the incident took place
01 January,2026 08:57 PM IST | Nanded | mid-day online correspondentThe meeting follows a recent visit by Raj to Matoshri, the residence of Uddhav Thackeray. Both interactions are seen as a step towards closer collaboration between the two parties for the upcoming elections
01 January,2026 08:42 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentIn a post on X, CM Fadnavis expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Union Cabinet for approving the 374-km corridor at a cost of Rs 19,142 crore
01 January,2026 08:07 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentAccording to the list, most of those who filed their nominations were declared valid, including representatives from major parties and several independent candidates
01 January,2026 07:42 PM IST | Thane | mid-day online correspondentIn Borivli West’s ward 15, only two nominations have been filed — one by BJP candidate and the other by Shiv Sena (UBT) member
01 January,2026 08:20 AM IST | Mumbai | Sanjeev ShivadekarIN PHOTOS: Rain brings smog-free start to New Year in Mumbai
01 January,2026 06:44 PM ISTMumbai's Malad West to get new Sagari 2-2 police station from January 26
With the issue expected to be resolved shortly, authorities are planning to inaugurate the police station on January 26
01 January,2026 08:23 PM IST | Mumbai | Samiullah Khan'Property disputes reveal gap between Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam ideal and reality'
Observing that protracted property feuds are “classic examples” of the disconnect between ancient values and contemporary realities, the court expressed a “solemn and optimistic hope” that such family litigation would be curtailed in the larger interest of society
01 January,2026 08:08 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentMandatory for candidates to keep records of poll campaign expenses: BMC
Account officers and accountants from these teams attended the meeting, which reviewed procedures to check election-related expenses, public meetings, rallies and campaign activities, and to prevent any irregularities, an official statement said
01 January,2026 06:26 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentMumbai Police penalises over 13,000 traffic violators on New Year's eve
According to the police, Mumbai Traffic Police carried out a law enforcement drive across the city on December 31, 2025. The operation aimed to ensure strict compliance with traffic rules and improve road safety during the festive period
01 January,2026 05:43 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentMumbai elections: BMC sets up 10,231 polling stations for Jan 15 polls in city
The polling stations for the upcoming elections have been designated at schools, colleges, government and semi-government buildings, cooperative housing societies, and private buildings
01 January,2026 05:18 PM IST | Mumbai | Eshanpriya MSPostal voting facility for TMC employees on civic election duty
Ahead of the Maharashtra civic polls 2026, the Thane Municipal Corporation has introduced the postal voting facility for officers and employees on election duty. The move ensures staff registered as voters in other cities can exercise their right to vote despite official responsibilities
01 January,2026 04:41 PM IST | Thane | mid-day online correspondentPM Modi inaugurates Navi Mumbai International Airport
PM Modi inaugurates major infrastructure projects in Navi Mumbai, including the new airport and Metro Phase 2B, enhancing the city’s connectivity, modernising transport, and creating new opportunities for businesses and residents. Here is all you need to know about Mumbai’s latest infrastructure breakthrough.
DRI busts smuggling racket at airport, seizes gold worth Rs 3.89 cr
DRI officers acted on specific intelligence suggesting that foreign-origin gold in wax form was being smuggled into India. The information indicated that the gold would be concealed either on a passenger or inside baggage arriving at Mumbai airport, officials said
31 December,2025 09:41 PM IST | Mumbai | Anish PatilBomb threat message on car found outside Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut’s home
According to police, the message was written on the dusty window of a WagonR car. The note read, "Aaj hoga hungama 12 baje bomb blast" (There will be chaos today, bomb blast at 12)
31 December,2025 09:04 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentNavi Mumbai cops seize drugs worth Rs 3.31 crore, 25 held
Police received information that several people from Punjab were arriving in Navi Mumbai, renting rooms in lodges, hotels, and hostels, and supplying heroin and opium to local users and drug peddlers. Based on this, five NDPS cases were registered at Kalamboli, APMC, Taloja, CBD Belapur, and NRI police stations
31 December,2025 08:20 PM IST | Mumbai | Shirish VaktaniaNaigaon Police nab two, seize illegal country-made pistol and live cartridges
The officials received information that an individual would arrive in the Poman area of Naigaon carrying an illegal firearm. Acting on this tip-off, police laid a trap and arrested the suspects
31 December,2025 08:10 PM IST | Mumbai | Shirish VaktaniaThane police books two for raping woman after she files complaint in Delhi
The 22-year-old housewife recently approached the police in New Delhi, where a 'zero FIR' was registered. The case was then transferred to the Bhoiwada police station in the Bhiwandi area of Thane district, officials said
31 December,2025 07:06 PM IST | Thane | mid-day online correspondentMumbai Police nabs duo who targeted temple donation boxes
According to the police, the accused broke open a donation box at Shankar mandhir (Temple), operated by the Jalai Lohana Mitra Mandal Trust, located on S.V. Road, Kandivali West, on December 22. The accused allegedly fled with around Rs 50,000 in cash
31 December,2025 06:43 PM IST | Mumbai | Samiullah Khan