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Mumbai BEST driver denies fault, blames handbrake lapse by previous driver

Santosh Sawant, driver of bus that ran over and killed four people in Bhandup on Monday, has blamed the driver on the earlier shift for leaving the handbrake engaged; police unconvinced; expert says brake failure unlikely to be reason

01 January,2026 07:36 AM IST | Mumbai | Aishwarya Iyer
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In 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 Shivadekar
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Three-week survey by Cathedral & John Connon student highlights income instability, dignity at work, challenges faced by gig workers

01 January,2026 08:31 AM IST | Mumbai | Aditi Alurkar
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Cellular Operators Assn says NMIAL delaying nods; insisting on own network at exorbitant rates

01 January,2026 09:23 AM IST | Mumbai | Madhulika Ram Kavattur
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mid-day observes several non-transport vehicles being used for political campaigning in Pune, Pimpri-Chinchwad without authorities’ permission

01 January,2026 09:35 AM IST | Pune | Archana Dahiwal
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Here are some of the long-awaited projects promising capacity-enhancement that are in full swing across the city

01 January,2026 10:43 AM IST | Mumbai | Rajendra B. Aklekar
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The key shift in this phase is the integration of facial recognition technology and AI-based video analytics

01 January,2026 10:42 AM IST | Mumbai | Anish Patil
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As Mumbai gears up to welcome New Year 2026, city transport authorities have announced extended metro, bus and suburban train services on the night of December 31 to ensure smooth and safe commuting for revellers

31 December,2025 03:43 PM IST | Mumbai
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Feasibility study ordered as Navi Mumbai airport eyes future expansion

01 January,2026 10:40 AM IST | Mumbai | Amarjeet Singh
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However, under NEP guidelines, only students with a cumulative grade point average of 7.5 or above will be eligible for the fourth year.

01 January,2026 10:40 AM IST | Mumbai | Aditi Alurkar
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The upgraded 23-km stretch is expected to significantly ease congestion, improve traffic flow, and cut travel time

01 January,2026 10:38 AM IST | Mumbai | Ranjeet Jadhav
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The Olectra Greentech-made nine-metre-long electric bus from the fleet of Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport (BEST) undertaking crashed into pedestrians near Bhandup (West) suburban railway station on Monday night, killing four people and injuring 10 others

31 December,2025 09:47 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
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However, the Forest Department, after verifying the information being shared online, clarified that the image circulated with the message does not show a leopard but a cheetah

31 December,2025 11:45 AM IST | Mumbai | Ranjeet Jadhav
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An intense tussle has been going on over seat-sharing between the BJP and the Shiv Sena, members of the ruling Mahayuti coalition in the state, for polls to the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC), which has 165 seats spread across 41 wards

31 December,2025 08:26 AM IST | Pune | mid-day online correspondent

Mumbai weather update: City sees unexpected rainfall on New Year’s Day 2026

Mumbai 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 correspondent

Four more police stations to redraw Mumbai’s policing map

The four new police stations will be carved out of existing jurisdictions to reduce pressure on overburdened units

01 January,2026 10:41 AM IST | Mumbai | Anish Patil

Mumbai'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 10:39 AM IST | Mumbai | Samiullah Khan

Let the truth be told and the future unfold

Relationships, physical and mental health, and finance, according to Shirley Bose

01 January,2026 10:19 AM IST | Mumbai | Shirley Bose

Gig worker strike sees limited impact on services across Mumbai

Dr Keshav Shirsagar, chairman of the Bhartiya Gig Worker Society, attributed the limited impact to the absence of unified leadership and clear objectives behind the strike

01 January,2026 09:43 AM IST | Mumbai | Aditi Alurkar

Horoscope today, January 1: Check astrological predictions for all zodiac signs

Wondering what's in store for you today? Well, we've got you covered. Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Virgo, Cancer, Leo, Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius, Pisces

01 January,2026 04:41 AM IST | Mumbai | Shirley Bose

    PM 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.

    08 October,2025 06:44 PM

    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 Patil

    Bomb 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 correspondent

    Navi 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 Vaktania

    Naigaon 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 Vaktania

    Thane 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 correspondent

    Mumbai 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