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On Balasaheb Thackeray centenary, MSRTC rolls out statewide pilgrimage scheme

The scheme was launched under the guidance of Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, with Transport Minister and MSRTC Chairman Pratap Sarnaik highlighting its people-centric approach

23 January,2026 02:43 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
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A division bench of the Bombay High Court, headed by Justice A.S. Gadkari, took note of the fact that many accused persons in the case have secured bail owing to prolonged incarceration and the unlikelihood of the trial commencing in the near future

23 January,2026 02:46 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
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The state government on Friday told the court that Vikas Gogawale had turned himself in before the Mahad police in connection with the clash that broke out during the municipal council elections in Raigad district

23 January,2026 02:46 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
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The MNS leader emphasised that while many historical figures are celebrated on their centenaries, very few continue to shape the destiny of a region long after they are gone

23 January,2026 11:44 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
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The crime branch's anti-extortion cell (AEC) took Pujari's custody from the Bengaluru prison and produced him in a court in Mumbai on Thursday

23 January,2026 12:39 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
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Fadnavis said the initiative—being developed in partnership with the Tata Group—has progressed from conceptual discussions held last year to advanced planning stages

23 January,2026 10:30 AM IST | Davos | mid-day online correspondent
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Devendra Fadnavis said investments have been secured from 18 countries, including the United States, the United Kingdom, Singapore, Japan, Switzerland, Sweden, the Netherlands, Norway, Italy, Germany, France, Austria, the UAE, Spain, Canada and Belgium

23 January,2026 10:17 AM IST | Davos | mid-day online correspondent
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Temperatures remained in line with seasonal averages, with the maximum hovering around 30 degrees Celsius and the minimum settling near 18 degrees Celsius

23 January,2026 10:01 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
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Maharashtra is commemorating Shiv Sena founder Balasaheb Thackeray’s birth centenary. Saamana highlighted the joint tribute by Uddhav and Raj Thackeray as the “best birthday gift”, calling his legacy timeless and rooted in Marathi identity, dignity and unity

23 January,2026 10:54 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
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General manager tells mid-day 15-car slow trains will be brought all the way till Mumbai Central in phases; in an exclusive interview with mid-day, he spoke about the future of suburban rail operations and his long-term vision for the two networks

23 January,2026 07:03 AM IST | Mumbai | Rajendra B. Aklekar
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46-year-old Wadala woman gets her face punched and scratched, hair pulled, and verbally abused; assailant, who doesn’t spare resident’s teen son, is removed from platform

23 January,2026 01:48 PM IST | Mumbai | Aishwarya Iyer
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HR College loops in 60 parents from corporate world to advise on Churchgate institution’s curriculum; the advisory group includes approximately five parents for each course

23 January,2026 07:16 AM IST | Mumbai | Aditi Alurkar
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With Elphinstone bridge shut, and Tilak bridge narrowed, pedestrians are forced to dash through nonstop traffic at busy Dadar crossing; adding to the chaos is the ongoing construction of additional lanes on Tilak bridge

23 January,2026 07:23 AM IST | Mumbai | Ritika Gondhalekar
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Newborn wrapped in a blanket was spotted after her hand was seen sticking out of dumping spot in Kurla; post-mortem report awaited

23 January,2026 07:27 AM IST | Mumbai | Madhulika Ram Kavattur | Shirish Vaktania

Railway officials return bag containing jewellery, cash to passenger

Kalyan railway officials, led by Deputy Station Manager Umesh Vishwakarma, returned a passenger’s lost bag containing Rs 4 lakh in jewellery and Rs 12,060 cash. The swift action was praised for honesty, integrity, and dedication to duty, highlighting exemplary railway service

23 January,2026 06:32 PM IST | Mumbai | Rajendra B. Aklekar

Thane to face 12-day water cut in phases from January 27, check details here

The water cuts are due to repair work on the 'Pneumatic Gate System' installed at the Bhatsa river barrage at Pise, which supplies water to both Thane and Mumbai. The work is being carried out by the BMC, officials said on Friday

23 January,2026 05:46 PM IST | Thane | mid-day online correspondent

Shinde announces 'Arogya Aaplya Daari' on Bal Thackeray's birth centenary

The Shiv Sena also announced a series of public welfare programmes across Maharashtra to mark the birth centenary of party founder Balasaheb Thackeray

23 January,2026 05:20 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

BMC announces water cut in Island City and eastern suburbs from Jan 27 to Feb 7

The BMC announces 10 per cent water cut in several parts of Mumbai, eastern suburbs, Thane, and Bhiwandi from January 27 to February 7 due to annual maintenance of the pneumatic gate system

23 January,2026 04:21 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

Sindhudurg forests inside Western Ghats allegedly ravaged by illegal quarrying

Activist and villagers say massive clearing has taken place to make way for bungalows; Nature and wildlife lovers from Kolzar have also alleged that the forests on the other side of the hills have been flattened and cleared for construction

23 January,2026 08:15 AM IST | Mumbai | Ranjeet Jadhav

Goregaon lift mishap: One youth critical, other discharged from hospital

As Vignesh remains in critical condition at Kokilaben Hospital in Andheri with no neurological response as financial burden continues to mount, relatives question FIR and demand action against society office bearers; Rudra continues a steady recovery at home

23 January,2026 08:10 AM IST | Mumbai | Samiullah Khan

    MPCB 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.

    03 January,2026 05:58 PM

    Mumbai: Chembur police bust parking extortion racket, two arrested

    Duo demands Rs 1000 from tanker drivers, threatening to kill them otherwise; cops nab accused from Govandi; The accused demanded parking money from tanker drivers, exploiting congestion outside the IOC facility, said police

    23 January,2026 08:19 AM IST | Mumbai | Anish Patil

    Mumbai Police busts bike thieves gang, recover 9 expensive motorcycles; 3 held

    These bikes recovered by the police are linked to theft cases registered at Andheri, Vile Parle, Bhandup, Ghatkopar, Antop Hill, Kalachowki, Kharghar and Parel police stations, said an official

    22 January,2026 11:14 PM IST | Mumbai | Asif Rizvi

    BJP files police complaint after AIMIM corporator’s 'paint Mumbra green' remark

    The complaint was submitted at the Mumbra police station by a delegation led by former BJP MP Kirit Somaiya, who demanded action against the 22-year-old AIMIM leader

    22 January,2026 10:48 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

    Navi Mumbai man duped of Rs 74.6 lakh in share trading fraud

    The accused had contacted the victim, a resident of Panvel, and persuaded him to invest in share trading. Initially, small profits were credited to his account to gain his confidence

    22 January,2026 10:49 AM IST | Thane

    Mumbai senior citizen put under ‘digital arrest’, loses Rs 16.5 lakh

    The victim, a resident of Andheri (East) in Mumbai, approached the West Region Cyber Police Station on Monday, an official said on Wednesday

    22 January,2026 10:29 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

    Mumbai: Incense sticks laced with insecticide, FIR filed in Santacruz

    Agriculture dept inspection finds dimefluthrin, a substance used in mosquito repellents, shuts unit, bans sale of products; The complaint was filed by Bhagwan Pathare, an agricultural officer, after tests confirmed the presence of the chemical in the incense sticks seized from the company

    22 January,2026 07:38 AM IST | Mumbai | Shirish Vaktania