Mumbai: Man held for brutal killing of 41-year-old woman in Ghatkopar East
The incident occurred on December 24 when the woman had gone for a walk and did not return home. Her body was discovered the following day in a bush near Kamraj Nagar. A murder case under Section 103 (murder) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita was registered based on a complaint filed by her husband against an unknown person
30 December,2025 09:07 PM IST | Mumbai | Aishwarya IyerBhandup bus accident: BEST orders inquiry, announces Rs 2 lakh compensation
A BEST bus had on Monday night rammed into several pedestrians and passengers waiting at a bus stop near Bhandup station. The incident took place at around 10:05 pm, officials said
30 December,2025 06:36 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentMaharashtra: Badlapur couple loses Rs 21.9 lakh in share trading scam
The victims, who are residents of Badlapur, lost the sum within 11 days of joining a group called "Bull Market Guide Community" on WhatsApp in November, an official said
30 December,2025 01:09 PM IST | Thane | mid-day online correspondentNavi Mumbai cops rescue 15-year-old kidnapped boy, arrest four
An FIR was lodged on December 28 by a 55-year-old resident of Diva village after his nephew was abducted. The kidnappers contacted the family through a WhatsApp voice message demanding Rs 20 lakh for the boy’s release, an official said
30 December,2025 01:03 PM IST | Mumbai | Shirish VaktaniaDriver held for stealing tour company's bus over unpaid wages in Palghar
The owner of a tour company reported the vehicle missing from the Waliv Phata area on December 23, following which a theft case was registered, an official said
30 December,2025 12:56 PM IST | MumbaiBhandup BEST bus accident: Fadnavis announces Rs 5 lakh aid to kin of deceased
In a post on X, CM Fadnavis wrote that the incident was extremely unfortunate and offered his heartfelt tributes to the deceased. He also prayed for the speedy recovery of the nine injured persons
30 December,2025 01:45 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentFour dead, 9 injured after BEST bus crashes into pedestrians in Bhandup
According to preliminary information, the BEST bus crashed into several pedestrians while it was reversing. The exact circumstances were being examined, officials said
30 December,2025 01:45 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentPolice warns of strict action against YouTubers, influencers spreading rumours
A senior police official said the force is fully prepared to maintain law and order during the civic polls and has stepped up monitoring of online platforms
29 December,2025 09:41 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentBihar Police STF, Mumbai Crime Branch arrest 2 in Navi Mumbai jewellery heist
Police recovered four gold chains, four earrings, and two mobile phones from their possession. Officers from the Mumbai Crime Branch will take the duo to Maharashtra after completing the necessary legal formalities
29 December,2025 09:00 PM IST | Patna | mid-day online correspondentCops busts digital arrest scam, say fraudsters posed as judges, officials
According to the police, the cyber criminals impersonated personnel from the Colaba police station in south Mumbai, officials from central agencies, and even conducted a fake online court hearing. During the video call, one of the accused identified himself as a SC judge
29 December,2025 03:49 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentNavi Mumbai man duped of Rs 32 lakh with promise of job at JNPT; one booked
The Vashi police have registered a case against Rishabh Rajesh Mhatre, a resident of Uran, under sections 318(4) (cheating) and 336(3) (forgery) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), an official said
29 December,2025 01:47 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentMaharashtra: Palghar police seize banned gutkha worth Rs 6.39 lakh, one held
"Gutkha worth Rs 6.39 lakh was seized from Javed Ahmed Zaheer alias Ahmed Ansari (38), who was arrested under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and Food Safety and Standards Act," the official said
28 December,2025 01:50 PM IST | Palghar | mid-day online correspondentMaharashtra ANTF busts mephedrone racket, destroys 3 factories in Bengaluru
The Konkan unit of the ANTF seized mephedrone worth Rs 1.48 crore from the accused, Abdul Kader Rashid Sheikh, on the Pune-Mumbai highway at Vashi village in Navi Mumbai on December 21
28 December,2025 01:15 PM IST | Thane | mid-day online correspondentMalad police arrests serial robber, Rs 35 lakh worth of loot seized
Malad Police have apprehended a repeat offender involved in a string of thefts across western Mumbai—specifically in Malad, Borivali, Kandivali, and Dindoshi. The suspect, known for his elaborate disguises and use of masks and gloves mainly targeted housing societies located near special transport vehicles. Further investigation showed that the stolen funds were used to buy farmland in his hometown, secure property in Mumbai, and accumulate a sizeable bank balance. Police have now seized assets worth nearly Rs 35 lakh believed to be acquired through his illegal activities.