Fire breaks out near railway tracks in Khardi-Umbermali section
According to officials, the fire broke out at approximately 6:35 pm. Railway authorities and engineering staff responded promptly and initiated firefighting measures
21 April,2026 08:26 PM IST | Mumbai | Rajendra B. AklekarTraffic heading towards Mumbai will be completely suspended between 12:00 PM and 3:00 PM on Thursday. During this period, vehicles will be diverted via Kiwale-Dehu Road-Talegaon on National Highway 48 and rerouted towards Mumbai from Kusgaon Toll Plaza
21 April,2026 08:03 PM IST | Mumbai | A CorrespondentAccording to ACB officials, the accused - a Class I officer attached to the encroachment department—had allegedly demanded the bribe to clear a pending bill of Rs 21 lakh related to work carried out in Airoli between November 15, 2024, and February 15, 2025
21 April,2026 07:53 PM IST | Mumbai | Abhitash SinghAccording to the Thane Municipal Corporation, the decision has been taken in response to a steady drop in water levels in reservoirs, as well as reduced groundwater availability in wells and borewells
21 April,2026 07:42 PM IST | Thane | mid-day online correspondentAccording to the BMC, the action was undertaken by its ‘E’ Ward under the supervision of Deputy Municipal Commissioner Chanda Jadhav and led by Assistant Commissioner Anand Kankal
21 April,2026 07:31 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentAccording to police, the shop owner had kept Rs 13,86,200 - earnings accumulated over eight days of business - inside one of the shop’s aisles before closing for the night
21 April,2026 06:55 PM IST | Mumbai | Aishwarya IyerChairing a high-level review meeting at Sahyadri Guest House, the Chief Minister said that ensuring a smooth and safe experience for Warkari devotees must remain the top priority.
21 April,2026 06:43 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentThe Chief Minister clarified that “zero bureaucracy” does not imply the absence of officials, but rather a re-engineering of administrative processes to ensure transparency, predictability, and speed
21 April,2026 06:30 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentThe accused is among five individuals who were earlier remanded to judicial custody on Saturday
21 April,2026 07:10 PM IST | Mumbai | Samiullah KhanMaharashtra Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik announced that the project will see solar panels installed on the rooftops of bus stations, depots, workshops and administrative offices across Maharashtra
21 April,2026 06:20 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentAddressing the media, Gaikwad, who represents Mumbai North-Central in the Lok Sabha, said her party’s position was clear - the women’s quota must be enforced without further delay
21 April,2026 05:34 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentThe initiative is part of the Maharashtra government’s broader push to bring public transport systems, including buses, metro, and suburban rail, onto a unified digital platform, as announced by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis
21 April,2026 05:34 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentAccording to local authorities, nearly 35 workers - most of them women - were present at the site and engaged in producing thread-bound firecrackers when the explosion took place
21 April,2026 05:14 PM IST | Palghar | mid-day online correspondentAccording to officials, a train arriving from Badlapur was mistakenly directed to platform 5 instead of platform 4, which was already occupied by another local train
21 April,2026 05:09 PM IST | Mumbai | Rajendra B. AklekarMaharashtra: Fire breaks out at foam agency in Thane, no injuries reported
The incident was reported at around 7:47 pm on 21 April 2026 to the Thane Municipal Corporation’s Disaster Management Cell. The blaze erupted at Ray Master Compound near St. Xavier’s High School in Manpada on Ghodbunder Road
21 April,2026 10:35 PM IST | Thane | mid-day online correspondentCentre for Heat Resilience at IIM Nagpur to boost climate action: CM
While virtually unveiling the centre from the Sahyadri Guest House, he said the initial focus will be on reviewing existing heat action and urban climate action plans and providing technical support for their implementation in select cities and districts
21 April,2026 10:23 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentThane: TMC announces 24-hour water cut in Mumbra, Kalwa other key areas
Thane Municipal Corporation (TMC) has announced a 24-hour water cut in several areas including Mumbra, Diva and Kalwa from April 23 due to pipeline repair work. Residents have been advised to store water, as low pressure supply may continue for up to two days after restoration
21 April,2026 07:18 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentMaharashtra CM slams Opposition as ‘serial liars’ over women’s reservation row
Fadnavis alleged that Opposition parties had taken contradictory stands on the Women’s Reservation Bill, formally known as the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam
21 April,2026 04:25 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentOpposition mobilises MPs against delimitation exercise
Opposition parties are coordinating to ensure full attendance of MPs in Parliament during the Delimitation Bill 2026 vote. Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut said senior leaders, including Uddhav Thackeray, are working to ensure unity and oppose the legislation
21 April,2026 04:15 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentBombay HC warns Centre over delay in reply on benefits plea by Agniveer's mother
The Bombay High Court has strongly criticised the Centre for delaying its response to a plea seeking equal benefits for the family of a deceased Agniveer. The petition argues that the Agnipath scheme unfairly denies pensions and welfare support to such families
21 April,2026 04:14 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.
Mumbai businessman duped of Rs 3.25 crore by interstate gang
A Mumbai-based businessman was allegedly duped of Rs 3.25 crore by an interstate gang posing as investment brokers. The accused reportedly assaulted and threatened him at gunpoint, forcing additional payments. The case has now been handed over to the Mumbai Crime Branch
21 April,2026 12:08 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentMumbai's filmy chase in Ghatkopar ends in chain-snatcher’s arrest
A dramatic early-morning chase in Ghatkopar led to the arrest of a chain-snatcher after a 74-year-old woman was attacked. Quick action by a patrolling constable helped nab one accused and recover stolen jewellery, while the second suspect remains at large
21 April,2026 11:20 AM IST | Mumbai | Aishwarya IyerHC transfers dowry death investigation to CBI, flags lapses in police probe
The Bombay High Court has transferred the investigation into a 2023 dowry death case in Thane to the Central Bureau of Investigation, citing serious lapses and discrepancies in the police probe and calling for a fair and effective investigation
21 April,2026 11:20 AM IST | Mumbai | Agencies'Bouncer played key role in NESCO drug overdose tragedy'
Investigators probing the drug overdose deaths at NESCO Grounds have uncovered a larger syndicate, with a bouncer accused of enabling illegal entry and facilitating drug circulation. Police are now tracking financial trails and an absconding kingpin as the case deepens
21 April,2026 11:19 AM IST | Mumbai | Samiullah KhanDRI busts Rs 139 cr smuggling racket at Nhava Sheva Port; 132 containers seized
Authorities recovered around 2,710 tonnes of watermelon seeds originating from Tanzania and Sudan, along with 319 tonnes of green peas imported from Canada. The scale of the seizure points to a well-organised effort to bypass import regulations
20 April,2026 09:32 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentNESCO drug death case: Custody of 4 suppliers extended
The case has now seen 10 arrests, with the latest being a bouncer, Pradeep Gupta, who is accused of running a “backdoor entry” racket
20 April,2026 03:49 PM IST | Mumbai | Samiullah Khan