‘He never craved power’: Raj Thackeray remembers Balasaheb Thackeray
The 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 correspondentSaamana calls Uddhav-Raj tribute as 'best birthday gift' to Balasaheb Thackeray
Maharashtra 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 correspondentDevendra Fadnavis unveils roadmap for India’s first Innovation City near Mumbai
Fadnavis 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 correspondentMaharashtra secures 83 per cent direct FDI in Davos deals: Devendra Fadnavis
Devendra 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 correspondentMumbai weather updates: City enjoys clear winter day as AQI remains moderate
Temperatures 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 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 KhanAt WEF, Devendra Fadnavis promises cleaner air and safer water for Mumbai
Fadnavis, in Davos, says foreign private investment will help tackle environmental challenges; he said the initiative, to be led by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation, will be driven by private investment and aimed at tackling long-pending environmental challenges in Maharashtra’s metro cities
23 January,2026 08:06 AM IST | Mumbai | Sanjeev Shivadekar‘Is CM so helpless?’: Bombay High Court raps Maharashtra government
The court was hearing a pre-arrest bail application of Vikas Gogawale, son of Shiv Sena minister Bharat Gogawale. Vikas has been named as an accused in a case related to a violent clash between rival groups during the Mahad Municipal Council elections
23 January,2026 08:02 AM IST | Mumbai | AgenciesSetback for BJP as KDMC mayor’s post reserved for ST category
The lottery for mayoral post reservation has come as a setback for the BJP, as the mayor’s post in the Kalyan-Dombivli Municipal Corporation (KDMC) has been reserved for the Scheduled Tribe (ST) category
23 January,2026 07:46 AM IST | Mumbai | Sanjeev ShivadekarIN PHOTOS: Thackeray family pays tribute to Balasaheb Thackeray
23 January,2026 12:24 PM ISTExplained: The step-by-step process to elect Mumbai’s mayor
From reservation draw to show-of-hands voting, here is how Mumbai elects its mayor after a landmark BMC election
23 January,2026 07:42 AM IST | Mumbai | A CorrespondentBMC elections 2026: Mumbai mayor’s post reserved for women after lottery draw
Reservation draw puts Mumbai’s top civic post in the open women category as BJP-led Mahayuti prepares to name its candidate
23 January,2026 07:35 AM IST | Mumbai | Eeshanpriya MSNewborn baby girl found dead in garbage bin near Mumbai airport
Newborn 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 VaktaniaMPCB 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.