Watch | Massive fire erupts along Mumbai Coastal Road; tunnel entry shut
Teams from the Mumbai Fire Brigade rushed to the spot and began efforts to douse the blaze. Mumbai Traffic Police also reached the area to manage vehicular movement and prevent congestion
22 February,2026 05:07 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentThe Maharashtra government has appealed to the Tamil Nadu authorities to expedite the search and rescue operations
22 February,2026 02:19 PM IST | Nagpur | PTIThe dental hospital, which was dragging its feet in providing rooms to an increased number of students for more than a year, was spurred into action
22 February,2026 07:14 AM IST | Mumbai | Ritika GondhalekarIt has also introduced Aadhaar-linked rules for booking Tatkal and Advance Reservation Period (ARP) tickets, aiming to improve availability for genuine passengers
22 February,2026 07:20 AM IST | Mumbai | Rajendra B. AklekarCivic body stops sludge from entering lake; According to NGO Natconnect Foundation, the clean-up drive aimed at halting the daily discharge of 18 million litres of untreated sewage from 18 inlets into the 210-hectare wetland has gathered pace
22 February,2026 07:26 AM IST | Mumbai | A CorrespondentPramod Pawde had lost his leg to bone cancer when he was 15; today he works as a salesperson in Pune for a private company
22 February,2026 12:01 PM IST | Mumbai | Ritika GondhalekarA digital vision board, a box to lock your phone in and… a runners high to deal with anxiety, Gen Z are balancing their mental health during peak exam time and parents are right there with them
22 February,2026 07:52 AM IST | Mumbai | Aditi AlurkarMumbai Metro Line 2B will connect major residential and business areas including D.N. Nagar, BKC, Kurla, Chembur and Mandale. Once completed, the corridor is expected to benefit lakhs of daily commuters by reducing travel time and easing pressure on busy roads
21 February,2026 04:58 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentEmergency Medical Rooms are already functioning at Byculla railway station, Kalyan railway station and Vashi railway station. In addition, Kalva, Titwala and Karjat stations have also become operational under newly awarded contracts
21 February,2026 05:15 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentSpeaking to the media, Maharashtra Congress chief Harshvardhan Sapkal said Rahul Gandhi has been working fearlessly in the national interest and is committed to protecting democracy and the Constitution
21 February,2026 06:02 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentIn a post on X, Eknath Shinde alleged that while India was showcasing its technological strength to the world, Youth Congress members created a disturbance that, according to him, harmed the country’s global image
21 February,2026 06:20 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentIn a letter also marked to Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Rohit Pawar claimed that serious questions had arisen over the company VSR Ventures, which owned the aircraft involved in the plane crash that killed Ajit Pawar in Baramati on January 28, 2026
21 February,2026 06:44 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentSanjay Raut and Maharashtra Minister Dada Bhuse appeared together before a court in Malegaon on Saturday, where a defamation case was filed against the Shiv Sena (UBT) leader
21 February,2026 09:31 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentEarlier this month, Mumbai Police clarified that certain social media accounts were misrepresenting data and spreading rumours about missing and kidnapped children in the city
21 February,2026 10:27 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentIN PHOTOS: Massive fire breaks out near Mumbai Coastal Road, tunnel entry shut
22 February,2026 05:20 PM ISTThane: Farmers block Mogharpada metro carshed site, demand land compensation
The protesting farmers demanded immediate compensation for the land acquired by the government, proper training programmes to ensure that youth from the local area secure jobs connected with the metro rail operations
22 February,2026 08:21 PM IST | Thane | mid-day online correspondentCentral Railway carries out mega block for 15-coach expansion at Thane
The Mumbai Division operated a mega block on the UP and DOWN slow lines between Mulund and Thane stations from 11 am to 4 pm. The block was aimed at platform extension and extensive yard remodelling at Thane to facilitate the operation of longer suburban trains
22 February,2026 06:50 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentSanjay Raut says Sena (UBT) has first claim to MVA’s lone Rajya Sabha seat
In April, the Rajya Sabha terms of NCP (SP) chief Sharad Pawar, Sena (UBT) leader Priyanka Chaturvedi, NCP (SP) MP Fauzia Khan, RPI (Athawale) chief Ramdas Athawale, BJP’s Bhagwat Karad, Congress’s Rajani Patil, and NCP’s Dhairysheel Patil will end
22 February,2026 06:33 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentHuman chain formed to protect Belapur Hill from illegal constructions
The protesters demanded immediate government intervention to avert a potential tragedy similar to the 2023 Irshalwadi landslide in Raigad district, which had claimed 84 lives. They alleged that large-scale tree felling carried out to facilitate these constructions has weakened the soil stability
22 February,2026 06:14 PM IST | Thane | mid-day online correspondentMetro 12A extension along Kalyan–Shilphata Road gets Rs 8,414-crore approval
The project, with an administrative approval of Rs 8,414.53 crore, was announced by Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde. The move is being seen as a significant boost to connectivity in the Kalyan Lok Sabha constituency, represented by MP Shrikant Shinde
22 February,2026 04:42 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentOpposition to boycott Maharashtra govt’s high tea ahead of Budget Session
CM Devendra Fadnavis had personally written to senior leaders inviting them to the event, said Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Bhaskar Jadhav. He also criticised the trade deal between India and the United States, claiming it would adversely impact cotton growers and fisherfolk in the state
22 February,2026 04:38 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentMPCB Chairman Siddhesh Kadam on Mumbai AQI, dust control and plastic bans
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.
Thane court acquits nine in 2017 attempted dacoity and firing case under MCOCA
According to the prosecution, on July 22, 2017, the accused intercepted a jeep carrying Rs 7 lakh in cash belonging to a wine shop in Bhiwandi and fired at the vehicle, injuring three employees. The driver managed to escape, preventing the theft
22 February,2026 06:48 PM IST | Thane | mid-day online correspondentThane engineer loses Rs 3 crore after falling for trading scam
The complainant, a resident of the Kasarvadavali area, alleged that a person had contacted him and promised high returns through investments on a website
22 February,2026 02:40 PM IST | Thane | mid-day online correspondentThane murder accused held from Palghar after year-long hunt
The incident occurred in the Kashimira area in the wee hours of January 1, 2025, when the victim and his friends gathered for the celebration at the house of one of them
22 February,2026 02:31 PM IST | Thane | mid-day online correspondentMaharashtra: Egg-donation racket targeting poor women busted in Thane; 3 held
Three women have been arrested in connection with the illegal trade operating out of a residential apartment and a sonography centre at Joveli in Badlapur East
22 February,2026 02:20 PM IST | Thane | mid-day online correspondentMetro Line-4 slab collapse: Police oppose pre-arrest bail for executives
The incident took place on February 14, when a portion of a concrete parapet of Mumbai Metro Line 4 fell onto moving traffic, killing one person and seriously injuring three others
21 February,2026 11:31 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentMumbai: Drugs worth Rs 13.83 crore seized from Awadh Express at Bandra Terminus
According to the officials, at around 7:15 am, a dog squad was called to examine the bag. A trained narcotics detection dog indicated the presence of drugs
21 February,2026 10:50 PM IST | Mumbai | Rajendra B. Aklekar