Sanjay Raut predicts Centre Cabinet reshuffle by early 2027, targets CEC
Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut also demanded the immediate resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and announced a joint opposition protest march scheduled for October 4. Raut said the protest march will be led by Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray and Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray
03 October,2026 03:27 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentIIT Bombay student suicide: Father denied permission to protest at Azad Maidan
The father of an IIT Bombay student who allegedly died by suicide was denied permission to continue his protest at Azad Maidan, his lawyer said. Ravindra Wakode is now planning to visit the Powai campus as IIT-B students intensify their agitation and hunger strike over Sahil's death
03 October,2026 03:26 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentMaharashtra: Southwest monsoon officially withdraws from Mumbai on October 3
The southwest monsoon is likely to withdraw from more parts of Maharashtra, with the IMD saying conditions are favourable for its further withdrawal from most parts of Vidarbha. The monsoon remains weak over the region, with isolated and very light rainfall reported
03 October,2026 02:18 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentIIT-Bombay student death: Congress leaders meet student's family amid probe
Maharashtra Congress leaders Harshwardhan Sapkal, Sirivella Prasad and Varsha Gaikwad met the family of IIT-Bombay student Sahil Wakode, who died by suicide amid allegations of caste discrimination
03 October,2026 01:06 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentNew GR strengthens safeguards for housing society redevelopment projects
State framework tightens approvals, developer selection and member protection, but concerns remain over transparency, registrar powers and implementation
03 October,2026 01:00 PM IST | Mumbai | Vinod Kumar MenonMMRDA completes Mumbai 3.0 and Mumbai 4.0 land use reports in 2.5 months
The MMRDA has completed three Existing Land Use reports for Mumbai 3.0 and Mumbai 4.0, mapping 2,008 sq km across 565 villages in Raigad and Palghar. The reports will guide master planning, infrastructure development, affordable housing and more
03 October,2026 12:53 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentIIT Bombay students demand professor’s suspension in Sahil Wakode case
Sahil’s parents, Ravindra and Sonali Wakode, have filed an FIR invoking provisions related to abetment and the SC/ST Act. Their statement names IIT Bombay Director and Professor Suryanarayana Doolla in connection with the case
03 October,2026 12:32 PM IST | Mumbai | Aditi AlurkarMumbai lake levels: City’s seven lakes at 95.84 per cent on Saturday
The combined storage stood at 95.84 per cent of the total useful live storage capacity of 14,47,363 ML. Among the seven reservoirs, Vihar Lake was at 100 per cent of its live storage capacity, while Middle Vaitarna stood at 99.53 per cent
03 October,2026 12:29 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentMumbai weather update: Hot conditions likely as temperature reaches 35 degrees
According to the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) tide forecast, the city will witness a high tide at 4.04 pm, with waves reaching 3.25 metres. A low tide is expected at 10.15 pm, measuring 1.30 metres
03 October,2026 12:25 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentIIT Bombay student suicide case: Mumbai Police question professor Doolla
Professor Doolla, who faces allegations of harassment and caste-based discrimination from the deceased student’s parents, denied all charges during questioning on Thursday, the official said. His statement has been officially recorded
03 October,2026 11:24 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentIN PHOTOS: Hot afternoon grip parts of Mumbai as rains take a break
02 October,2026 09:22 PM ISTRaigad tragedy: Alandi civic body seals coaching centre after eight students die
Alleged lack of municipal licence and NOC prompts action against Winners Academy in Alandi; institute was coaching students for NEET and JEE-Main
03 October,2026 09:06 AM IST | Mumbai | Archana DahiwalMaharashtra FDA cancels Cipla Pune warehouse licences over misbranding
Regulatory clampdown triggered by findings of misbranding, storage lapses at Wadki, Pune
03 October,2026 08:58 AM IST | Mumbai | Abhitash Singh‘Am Yisrael Chai’: 17-member Maharashtra delegation begins Israel visit
Delegation on Israel visit to mark third year of October 7, 2023, massacre; apt time as Machchhar heroics create global buzz
03 October,2026 08:44 AM IST | Mumbai | Hemal AsharDisha Salian's father Satish seeks Rs. 500 crore damages from Aaditya Thackeray
Disha Salian case takes another legal turn as her father, Satish Salian, issues a ₹500 crore defamation notice against Aaditya Thackeray and Anil Deshmukh. In his press release, Satish Salian challenges several statements and claims he says were made about his pursuit of justice in Disha Salian’s death case. He alleges that his campaign was portrayed as politically motivated and disputes statements concerning the investigation and earlier legal proceedings. The notice seeks ₹500 crore in damages and puts several of Satish Salian’s allegations on record.