Aaditya and Amit Thackeray announce Shiv Sena (UBT)-MNS vision for Mumbai
Affordable housing, financial support for women, and stronger public services are among the key promises made by the Shiv Sena (UBT)-MNS alliance ahead of the Mumbai civic elections scheduled for January 15
02 January,2026 06:48 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent6 BJP, 5 Shiv Sena candidates win unopposed in TMC, BNMC
BJP's Bhiwandi city chief Harshal Patil said Paresh Chandrakant Chowgule, Sumit Purushottam Patil, Ashwini Sunny Futankar, Deepa Deepak Madhvi, Abushah Lallan Sheikh, and Bharti Hanuman Chaudhary were declared elected unopposed for the January 15 polls
02 January,2026 06:31 PM IST | Thane | mid-day online correspondentMumbai mayor will be Hindu and Marathi from Mahayuti: Fadnavis
Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis' remarks come amid growing political debate over who should hold the city’s top civic post ahead of the BMC Election 2026
02 January,2026 06:25 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentBMC polls: Congress demands action against Rahul Narwekar over MCC violation
In a letter to State Election Commissioner Dinesh Waghmare, Maharashtra Congress chief Harshvardhan Sapkal accused the Narwekar of misusing his constitutional position to influence the municipal corporation election process
02 January,2026 05:54 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentPalghar man arrested for playing anti national song near a temple in Chinchoti
A 25-year-old man was arrested in Maharashtra’s Palghar district for playing a provocative anti-national song on a loudspeaker near a temple, triggering public outrage
02 January,2026 05:19 PM IST | Palghar | IANSShiv Sena (UBT) leader asks Shah Rukh Khan to drop Mustafizur Rahman from KKR
Many critics have voiced their opinion that Mustafizur Rahman, who was acquired by KKR for a hefty Rs 9.2 crore, should not be allowed to participate in the Indian Premier League (IPL) this season
02 January,2026 03:34 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentBMC elections 2026: Parties rush to rein in rebels ahead of withdrawal deadline
Major political fronts, including the Thackeray-MNS alliance and the BJP-Shiv Sena coalition, are working frantically to pacify "rebel" members who have filed independent nominations after being denied official party tickets
02 January,2026 01:01 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentShiv Sena (UBT) warns of backlash over non-Marathi mayor push in Mumbai
The Thackeray camp, in an editorial in the party's mouthpiece 'Saamana', titled “Traitors, Shame on your lives! Mumbai’s Mayor will only be Marathi', warned that any attempt to "impose" a non-Marathi mayor on the city would trigger backlash similar to the historic struggle for the state’s formation
02 January,2026 12:14 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentShiv Sena’s Rajendra Sapte marches in protest over denied Thane poll ticket
Shiv Sena leader Rajendra Sapte, who had sought to contest from ward number 25 (Kalwa), missed out after the seat was allotted to the BJP under the seat-sharing arrangement
02 January,2026 11:57 AM IST | Thane | mid-day online correspondentMid-Day’s Know Your Ward Series | BMC Election 2026: Inside Mumbai’s wards
As the BMC polls near, mid-day takes a look at the M East and West wards, characterised by slums and factories
02 January,2026 10:59 AM IST | Mumbai | Eeshanpriya MSAQI in Mumbai falls to satisfactory 63 following New Year rainfall
The air quality index (AQI) for Mumbai today is 63 (satisfactory), indicating minimal health impacts, though sensitive individuals may experience slight breathing discomfort
02 January,2026 10:25 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentAmit Thackeray to visit Shiv Sena (UBT) headquarters Sena Bhavan today
This will mark Amit Thackeray’s first visit to the Shiv Sena (UBT) party office. He will be accompanied by his cousin, Aditya Thackeray, who is a Shiv Sena (UBT) leader and the sitting MLA from Worli. The visit is scheduled for around 2 pm
02 January,2026 10:12 AM IST | Mumbai | Sanjeev ShivadekarUnion Minister slams Congress, recalls affidavit claiming Lord Ram ‘imaginary’
Gajendra Shekhawat slammed the opposition party, pointing out that it had previously submitted an affidavit in the Supreme Court stating that “Lord Ram was an imaginary personality”
02 January,2026 09:46 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentPM 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.