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 IyerIn 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 ShivadekarThree-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 AlurkarCellular Operators Assn says NMIAL delaying nods; insisting on own network at exorbitant rates
01 January,2026 09:23 AM IST | Mumbai | Madhulika Ram Kavatturmid-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 DahiwalHere 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. AklekarThe 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 PatilAs 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 | MumbaiFeasibility study ordered as Navi Mumbai airport eyes future expansion
01 January,2026 10:40 AM IST | Mumbai | Amarjeet SinghHowever, 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 AlurkarThe 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 JadhavThe 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 correspondentHowever, 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 JadhavAn 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 correspondentIN PHOTOS: Fire breaks out at cotton warehouse near Wadi Bunder in South Mumbai
01 January,2026 12:13 PM ISTMumbai 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 correspondentFour 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 PatilMumbai'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 KhanLet 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 BoseGig 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 AlurkarHoroscope 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 BosePM 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