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 correspondentA 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 correspondentThe 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 correspondentThe 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 correspondentThe 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 correspondentFadnavis 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 correspondentDevendra 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 correspondentTemperatures 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 correspondentMaharashtra 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 correspondentGeneral 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. Aklekar46-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 IyerHR 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 AlurkarWith 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 GondhalekarNewborn 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 VaktaniaRailway 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. AklekarThane 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 correspondentShinde 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 correspondentBMC 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 correspondentSindhudurg 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 JadhavGoregaon 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 KhanMPCB 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.
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 PatilMumbai 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 RizviBJP 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 correspondentNavi 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 | ThaneMumbai 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 correspondentMumbai: 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