Weather conditions in Mumbai, the financial capital of the nation, remained moderate on early Sunday morning as the city witnessed slight haze across several areas during the Budget Session day. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), Mumbai recorded minimum temperatures of 21.4 degrees Celsius at Colaba and 21.0 degrees Celsius at Santacruz today. As per the Sameer App, the city’s Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 104, categorised as moderate. Such conditions may cause breathing discomfort, particularly for people suffering from lung disorders, asthma, and heart-related ailments. AQI levels across Mumbai Bandra Kurla Complex: 105 Borivali East: 111 Byculla: 92 Andheri East: 138 Chembur: 97 Colaba: 95 Deonar: 131 Ghatkopar: 116 Kandivali East: 115 Kandivali West: 70 Bandra East: 93 Bhandup West: 88 Malad West: 114 Mazagaon: 87 Mulund West: 124 Powai: 76 In neighbouring regions, Thane recorded an AQI of 102, Kalyan 143, and Navi Mumbai 121. These levels also fall under the moderate category and may lead to breathing discomfort, according to the Sameer App. Very poor air quality grips Delhi as IMD sounds yellow alert for thunderstorms The air quality in the national capital remained in the ‘very poor’ category on Sunday morning, with the overall Air Quality Index (AQI) recorded at 318 around 8 am, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert for Delhi, warning that isolated areas may experience thunderstorms accompanied by lightning and gusty winds of 30–40 kmph. Similar conditions are expected in neighbouring Haryana and Chandigarh. In Haryana, Karnal witnessed a hailstorm early in the day. According to the IMD, the rainfall signals the onset of an active weather phase, with thunderstorms, lightning, gusty winds and hail likely to affect several states during the day. Light rain lashed parts of Delhi and adjoining NCR areas in the early morning hours. As per the news agency ANI, the maximum temperature is expected to range between 17 degrees Celsius and 19 degrees Celsius, while the minimum temperature may hover around 10 degrees Celsius to 12 degrees Celsius. Thunderstorms with lightning and gusty winds of 30–40 kmph are likely to continue through the afternoon and night. Residents woke up to wet weather and light to moderate fog. Despite the rainfall, the city’s air quality remained in the ‘very poor’ category, reported ANI. Air quality levels across major Indian cities varied on Sunday. Ahmedabad recorded an AQI of 171, followed by Pune at 161 and Lucknow at 156. Patna (121) and Jaipur (118) reported moderate air quality levels. Meanwhile, Mumbai registered an AQI of 104, while Bengaluru (96), Chennai (92) and Hyderabad (95) remained in the satisfactory range, according to the CPCB. On Saturday, Delhi’s air quality was in the ‘poor’ category, with the overall AQI recorded at 271 around 7 am, the CPCB said, reported ANI. Several monitoring stations across the city reported AQI levels in the poor-to-very poor range. Ashok Vihar recorded 309, Bawana 271, Burari 246, and Chandni Chowk 285. Dwarka Sector 8 logged 329, ITO 279, while Mundka and Wazirpur recorded 331 each. Okhla Phase-2 registered 323, Rohini 312, Punjabi Bagh 318, and RK Puram 322. Lower AQI levels were reported in Narela (232) and Alipur (227). Meanwhile, several airports reported shallow fog, with visibility between 500 metres and 1,000 metres. Adampur in Punjab recorded visibility of 500 metres; Bhatinda reported 600 metres; and Halwara in Punjab and Gaya in Bihar registered 800 metres each, reported ANI. (With ANI inputs)
01 February,2026 10:24 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentMaharashtra NCP (SP) president Shashikant Shinde on Saturday said party chief Sharad Pawar and other senior leaders were not informed in advance about Sunetra Pawar being sworn in as Maharashtra’s Deputy Chief Minister, reported news agency PTI. Decision taken amid ongoing talks on NCP faction reunification Addressing reporters, Shinde said the decision regarding Sunetra Pawar’s oath ceremony was taken without the knowledge of Sharad Pawar or the NCP (SP) leadership. He added that discussions on bringing together the two Nationalist Congress Party factions had been underway, particularly after the recently concluded civic elections, but the sudden developments had taken the party by surprise. Sunetra Pawar sworn in as Maharashtra’s first woman Deputy CM Sunetra Pawar, 62, the wife of late NCP leader Ajit Pawar, was sworn in on Saturday as Maharashtra’s first woman Deputy Chief Minister. Ajit Pawar had died in a plane crash in Baramati on January 28, plunging the state’s political circles into mourning. Shinde questions urgency of swearing-in amid state-wide grief “Sharad Pawar had no prior information about the swearing-in,” Shinde said, adding that while several rounds of discussions had taken place on the possible unification of the two NCP factions, the process was still at a deliberative stage. “Ajitdada is no more. Some broad understandings had been discussed earlier. Now we will have to reassess the situation and decide our next steps. How others react to it is their choice,” he said, reported PTI. Responding to questions about the apparent urgency with which Sunetra Pawar’s swearing-in was conducted, Shinde said clarity would have to come from her family, senior leaders of the party concerned, or the Chief Minister and his cabinet colleagues. “Ajit Pawar’s demise is a huge loss for Maharashtra. At a time when the state is grieving, we do not know why such a decision was taken. Those involved will have to explain it,” he remarked, reported PTI. Multiple meetings held before January 17 Pawar meeting Shinde also said that in the three months leading up to Ajit Pawar’s January 17 meeting with Sharad Pawar, nearly eight to ten meetings had taken place between leaders of both factions. “After the civic elections, it was decided to seriously work towards unifying the two parties, and this stand was communicated to Sharad Pawar as well,” he said. Referring to a video circulating on social media of the January 17 meeting, Shinde clarified that the discussion was held at Sharad Pawar’s residence and not at the home of NCP (SP) leader Jayant Patil. He said Ajit Pawar had told those present that he had discussed the issue with the state party president and other leaders and had taken a call accordingly. According to Shinde, candidates were fielded on the NCP symbol across Maharashtra in the civic polls, with an understanding that a final decision on unification would be taken after the results. He said he was unaware of whether Ajit Pawar faced resistance from senior leaders over the merger plan, reported PTI. Sharad Pawar, meanwhile, reiterated that he had “no idea” about Sunetra Pawar’s swearing-in and said Ajit Pawar had planned to announce the merger of the two factions on February 12. He added that while talks had progressed, the process could now face hurdles following the tragic accident. Confirming details of the January 17 meeting, Kiran Gujar, a close associate of the Pawar family, said merger discussions were being finalised during that interaction, and Ajit Pawar had briefed him about its outcome a few days later. (With inputs from PTI)
01 February,2026 10:24 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentThe three commuters who fell off a running train near Sion railway station on Friday morning, continue to receive treatment at Sion Hospital on Saturday. While 21-year-old Sachin Sharma and 29-year-old Afzal Chaudhary are stable and have been shifted for care in the male ward, 37-year-old Kaisar Mendi is critical. “Kaisar has been intubated and is in critical condition. He had a severe abdominal injury and fracture in the right elbow. A Hemopneumothorax has been observed as well. He has been intubated and in critical condition as he is unable to breathe on his own,” informed chief medical officer in duty Dr Shubham Singh. Explaining Sharma and Chaudhary’ situation, Singh told Sunday mid-day, “Afzal has an injury on scalp and a fracture in right arm. He is stable. Sachin has a Contused Lacerated Wound (CLW) in head. While Afzal’ scalp has suffered degloving (traumatic wound to soft tissue), Sachin’s left knee has suffered the same. However, both are stable and have been shifted to wards from the emergency ward.” Meanwhile, Zaheen Mehndi, Kaisar’s sister, mentioned that Kaiser was on his way to CSMT to buy a few items for their shop. “He left home as usual. We did not even imagine something like this would happen. His wife is a homemaker and they have a three-year-old son,” she said. Denying the police’s initial theory that the incident was the result of a quarrel or a fight, elder brother of Afzal, Akhlaq said, “My brother has never gotten into even a small argument. We do not agree with what the police are saying.” Woman falls off running train at Badlapur; dies A 28-year-old woman died after falling off a crowded suburban local train during on Saturday morning rush hour at Badlapur station. Kalyan GRP said the victim, Chetana Devrukhkar, was attempting to board a moving train heading for Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT) when she slipped and fell on the platform. The incident occurred around 8.10 am at the Badlapur railway station. Sources said the deceased worked with a firm in Thane and was travelling to work. A case of accidental death has been registered in connection with the incident. Confirming the incident, a CR spokesperson said, “Today, on January 31, 2026, at 8:12 am, a female passenger attempted to board the BL-10 Badlapur to CSMT local train on platform no. 3 lost her balance while the train was in motion. She fell from the train as the platform ended and was seriously injured after being run over by the moving train. She was taken to the rural hospital in Badlapur.” Inputs by Rajendra B. Aklekar
01 February,2026 07:36 AM IST | Mumbai | Ritika GondhalekarCommuters at the extremely crowded Virar station, which is in the middle of a makeover, have complained of inconvenience. The station is being remodelled to make it seamless as a part of the Virar-Dahanu quadrupling project. “They talk about modernisation, but right now, it’s total chaos. With barricades and shifting entry points, elderly passengers and women are struggling the most. There is no crowd management at all,” Sunita More college lecturer, Nalasopara. “Peak hours are a nightmare. One delayed train and the entire station freezes. If this is planned redevelopment, then commuters deserve better planning and temporary arrangements,” Akash Jadhav, private-sector employee, Palghar. “We understand development is necessary, but why should commuters suffer daily? Clear announcements, proper signage and staff presence are the bare minimum—and even that is missing,” Shabnam Khan, shop employee, Virar East. Officials said they will fix the crowd management issue and explained that things will be much easier once work is complete. It is being done in a phase wise manner to minimise inconvenience. “The remodelling of Virar station has been planned to ease congestion and accommodate 15-coach trains on the Virar–Dahanu route. Key improvements include construction of a new Platform 5A, expansion of platforms 3A/4A, and improved infrastructure to boost capacity by 25 per cent” an official said. The construction of a new home platform (5A) and additional platforms on the south and east sides of the station is also planned. “Among the other key works include widening of platform 3A which is being widened to 10 meters from the existing 6m with a feature of a double-discharge facility on the west side to handle higher commuter volume, along with a home platform. There are upgrades focusing on enabling 15-car suburban trains to operate on the Virar–Dahanu corridor and the station modernisation also includes a new station deck for better passenger movement. The overall projected benefits include increased capacity for suburban trains and reduced crowding,” an official said.
01 February,2026 07:32 AM IST | Mumbai | Rajendra B. AklekarSunetra Ajit Pawar was sworn in as the Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra, creating history as the first woman to hold the post in the state. Her husband, the late Ajit Pawar, had earlier set a record by serving as deputy chief minister six times. She replaced Ajit after he died in a plane accident on January 28. On Saturday evening, Sunetra Pawar was administered the oath of office by Maharashtra Governor Acharya Devvrat at Lok Bhavan (formerly known as Raj Bhavan) in Mumbai. The oath-taking ceremony was kept low-key, unlike the usual swearing-in events that feature flower bouquets, bands, and large gatherings. Immediately after the swearing-in ceremony, Sunetra Pawar, along with her other family members, is said to have left for Baramati. The oath-taking ceremony was attended by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, deputy chief minister Eknath Shinde, other Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders and senior leaders of the Ajit Pawar faction of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP), including Praful Patel, Sunil Tatkare, and Chhagan Bhujbal. During the oath-taking ceremony, supporters of the late Ajit Pawar raised slogans such as “Amar rahe, amar rahe, Ajit Dada amar rahe” and “Ekach vada, Ajit Dada.”Sunetra Pawar was elected to the Rajya Sabha in June 2024. On Saturday, she submitted her resignation as a Rajya Sabha (Member of Parliament) before taking the oath as a Maharashtra Cabinet minister. She is expected to resume her duties and take charge at the Mantralaya as deputy chief minister only after the 12-day mourning period ends. Late Ajit Pawar was handling the crucial portfolio of finance and planning, too. Sunetra Pawar was born in 1963 in Dharashiv (earlier known as Osmanabad). Her father, Bajirao Patil, and her brother, Padamsinh Bajirao Patil, were influential political figures in Maharashtra. Padamsinh Patil, a former Maharashtra Cabinet minister and ex-Osmanabad Lok Sabha MP, is also known as a close associate of Sharad Pawar. NCP (SP) head Sharad Pawar said he was not aware of the decision to appoint Sunetra Pawar as deputy CM Meanwhile, talks of a possible reunion between the two factions of the Nationalist Congress Party, one earlier headed by the late Ajit Pawar and the other led by Sharad Pawar, are likely to face a hurdle. On Saturday morning, while addressing the media in Baramati, Sharad Pawar said he was not aware of any decision regarding Sunetra Pawar taking oath as Deputy Chief Minister. “I am not aware of any development on the deputy chief minister post. No one discussed this issue with me,” he said. Senior NCP leaders Chhagan Bhujbal and Hasan Mushrif arrive at Lok Bhavan for the ceremony PM tweetsPrime Minister Narendra Modi, (@narendramodi) “Best wishes to Sunetra Pawar Ji as she begins her tenure as Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra; the first woman to hold this responsibility. I am confident she will work tirelessly for the welfare of the people of the state and fulfil the vision of the late Ajitdada Pawar” First statementSunetra Pawar, (@SunetraA_Pawar) “Respected Ajitdada has given the mantra of living one’s entire life for farmers, labourers, women, youth, and deprived sections. Today, carrying forward the legacy of their thoughts with unwavering loyalty to the principles of ‘Shiv-Shahu-Phule-Ambedkar’, my heart is truly overflowing as I accept the responsibility of the Deputy Chief Minister position with a sense of duty. Though the untimely passing of Dada has caused a mountain of sorrow to crash upon my heart, the true support I have is the duty-bound commitment, the strength to struggle, and the bond with the people that he taught me. I will continue to work tirelessly and honestly to realize the just, equality-based, and developed Maharashtra of his dreams. In these difficult times, the love and support from the people of Maharashtra is my true strength. With the power of your trust, illuminating Dada’s ideals, I will keep moving forward with new hope” Will Sunetra be the guardian minister of Pune and Beed too? Late Ajit Pawar was the guardian minister of Pune and Beed. After the NCP leader’s demise, party workers and leaders are demanding that Deputy Chief Minister Sunetra Pawar be given charge of the two districts. “However, it is the prerogative of Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis to decide on this matter,” NCP leader Prakash Solanke said.
01 February,2026 06:54 AM IST | Mumbai | Sanjeev ShivadekarPati, Patni aur woh Did you even go to Marine Drive if you didn’t document it? Gifford, the toiler ends life’s spell Norman Gifford, the former England left-arm spinner, who passed away last month after a prolonged illness at 85, had one of the most enduring cricket careers. His 15-Test career began in 1964 and ended in 1973. Earlier that year, Gifford completed a tour of India in which he figured in two of the five Tests under the captaincy of Tony Lewis. The best of his spells came in the Chennai Test, where he sent back Sunil Gavaskar (20), Salim Durani (38), and Farokh Engineer (31). Durani clubbed him for two memorable sixes in the second innings while India were chasing their 86-run target. Norman Gifford bowls for Warwickshire against Essex in a Benson & Hedges Cup match in 1988. Pic/Getty Images Gifford toiled away for Worcestershire and Warwickshire and earned a recall as a 44-year-old veteran to captain England for two games in the UAE-hosted Rothmans Four-Nations Cup in 1985 when regular skipper David Gower decided to take a break after a long Test series in India. In Game 2 at Sharjah, Gifford claimed an impressive 4-23 although England lost to Pakistan by 43 runs. He continued playing first-class cricket till the English summer of 1988 which meant he was part of the English county championships for 24 years. That’s an awful lot of overs and years! India at the Grammys Sakshi Sindwani Content creator Sakshi Sindwani has been invited to attend the Grammys this year, making her the only Indian digital creator invited to the event. This places Sindwani among a select group of global creators engaging with the Grammys as a cultural moment. While she isn’t nominated, Sakshi’s presence reflects how Indian creators are increasingly being recognised as pop-cultural voices on global stages. “I have been following the Grammys for a very long time, and to be in that space has always been a dream. To be the first Indian creator to attend this significant cultural event with a brand like Johnnie Walker is next level. This was not just a mere manifestation. I have worked tirelessly, keeping my head down, and challenged norms to bring about a change in the industry I work in. The discipline and dedication I’ve shown to build this career, day after day without giving up, is why opportunities like these come,” says Sindwani. A meeting for the books Lukas Cabala is the award-winning Slovak author of Spomenies si na Trencin? (Will you remember Trencin?) The Kolkata Literary Meet 2026 played host to award-winning Slovak author of Spomenieš si na Trenčín? (Will you remember Trenčín?) Lukáš Cabala. In a session titled “Time, Space and the Restless Narrator: Philosophy and the Storyteller”, Cabala was in conversation with the writer of Ajita, K Sridhar. Reflecting on the encounter, Cabala shared, “I was deeply interested in the work of K Sridhar. He previously worked at CERN, but he is also a novelist. His book strongly appeals to me, and I definitely plan to buy it online and read it very soon. I am really looking forward to it, especially because he struck me as a very kind, thoughtful, and fascinating person.” Draupadi’s saree is back The Red Dot Foundation unveils the 4-km saree at Royal Opera House Every Indian has grown up hearing the story of Draupadi’s infinite saree that protected her from public disrobement in a hall full of men she had trusted, where not a single one of them came to her aid. Millennia after period in which the Mahabharat is said have been set, Draupadi’s saree makes a return — this time as a metaphor for the cruelty of marital rape. Designer Nivedita Saboo has made the world’s longest saree, spanning 4 km, embroidered and printed with hundreds of signatures against marital rape. The Red Dot Foundation unveiled the saree at the Royal Opera House on January 29 and can now be viewed at Elphinstone College till February 8. “Every signature on the Infinite Saree is a thread of courage, and every fold a testament to a woman’s right to choose and refuse to be silenced,” says Supreet K Singh, co-founder & CEO, Red Dot Foundation. To feel a pause Artist Arzan Khambatta has recreated the northern lights in an immersive dome Screens can show you the Northern Lights. This installation wants you to feel them. At Kala Ghoda Arts Festival 2026, Black Dog Soda’s Savour the Pause philosophy takes physical form through a large-scale immersive dome by artist Arzan Khambatta, in collaboration with Brinda Miller and the Kala Ghoda Association. The installation will be open to the public from February 6. Inspired by the aurora borealis, the installation transforms a buzzing cultural hotspot into a pocket of calm. For Khambatta, the idea was never about recreating the aurora as spectacle. “We wanted to translate the feeling, not the image,” he says. Anchored in sculptural craftsmanship, the dome uses light and projections that move like breath inviting visitors to stop chasing moments and instead inhabit one.
01 February,2026 06:34 AM IST | Mumbai | Team SMDDo you know what the stars hold for you in terms of love life, career, business and personal wellness? Well, read on to know your astrological predictions as per your zodiac sign. AriesMarch 21 – April 19Take inspired action and work towards your goals in a systematic manner. Let go of the past and move forward with optimism.Health tip: Those who want to make lifestyle changes would need to be extremely disciplined. Any long-term chronic illness could worsen if you do not take care. TaurusApril 20 – May 20Get all the information you need before making any important decisions. This is a positive time for singles who are open to an arranged match.Health tip: Any stomach or digestive issues could quickly get worse if you do not take care. Take another opinion if you need to have any surgery. GeminiMay 21 – June 20Competitive situations can get sorted out if you are willing to make realistic decisions. Focus on what you need to do and do not allow yourself to get distracted.Health tip: Take care of your throat, especially if your job requires you to talk a lot. Seniors with a long-term health issues need take extra care of themselves. CancerJune 21 – July 22An idea has potential. You should not talk about it till you are ready to roll it out. Be practical with investments and finances.Health tip: Change small habits rather than going all out on any lifestyle changes. Be careful while working out as you could injure yourself. LeoJuly 23 – Aug 22 Don’t give up if you face challenges, and use determination to reach your goals. Handle bosses and seniors intelligently.Health tip: Avoid over-eating if you are trying to lose weight. Those with sensitive respiratory systems need to take a little extra care. VirgoAug 23 – Sept 22Delegate as much as possible if you have too much to do and not enough time. This is a positive time for work partnerships.Health tip: Avoid experimenting with anything you see online unless you have checked with a doctor. Spend less time on devices if you are prone to headaches. LibraSept 23 – Oct 22Work with the situation you find yourself in, and make the best of the opportunities you have. You are capable of much more than you know.Health tip: Focus on building sustainable habits if you want to make any lifestyle changes. Avoid snacking if you find yourself eating too often. ScorpioOct 23 – Nov 21Do what you need to do, and don’t give up till you reach your goals. Make time to learn something new or take a skill to the next level.Health tip: Do your research before trying out any alternative medicine or therapy. A disciplined approach would be needed if you want to go on a diet. SagittariusNov 22 – Dec 21Make the most of any quick moving situations without taking impulsive decisions. Pay attention to what really matters, rather than appearances.Health tip: Avoid overtraining if you work out intensely, or are trying a new workout. Get a routine check up done if you have not had one in a while. CapricornDec 22 – Jan 19Accept inputs from others, and be willing to learn from other peoples’ experiences. Think very carefully before making any important relationship decisions.Health tip: Be careful while working out or lifting anything heavy as you could hurt your back. Seniors need to take a little extra care of themselves. AquariusJan 20 – Feb 18Move on from situations that are blocking something meaningful. Singles should avoid getting into complicated situations.Health tip: Any long term health issue could get worse if you do not take care of yourself. Avoid self medicating, even on any “heathy” supplements. PiscesFeb 19 – March 21Embrace any changes, and look at life from a renewed perspective. Look at any challenges as opportunities to take yourself to the next level.Health tip: Get a regular health check done if you have not had one in a while. Take care of any petty issue before it becomes worse.
01 February,2026 06:25 AM IST | Mumbai | Aparna BoseTo accommodate the extra rush of passengers during Shab-e-Baraat, Western Railway will operate two special slow local trains on the intervening night of February 3/4, 2026, between Churchgate and Virar. The Churchgate–Virar Special Local (Spl-1) will depart Churchgate at 2.35 am on February 4 and reach Virar at 4.15 am. The return Virar–Churchgate Special Local (Spl-2) will leave at 1.42 am and arrive at Churchgate at 3.22 am on February 4. Both the trains will halt at all the stations on the Western Railway suburban section. Detailed station-wise timings are as follows: These trains are extra specials to handle the crowd for Shab-e-Baraat.
31 January,2026 11:10 PM IST | MumbaiWith the new sixth line in place, Mumbai’s Western Railway has decided to increase local train services, beginning with four additional 12-car non-AC suburban services from February 1. This will be followed by four to five more services in mid-February and additional services in April, when the new timetable is introduced. A few more AC local services are also expected to be introduced soon, as a new rake is set to enter service within the next two days. With the induction of these services, the total number of suburban services on the Mumbai suburban section of Western Railway will increase from 1,406 to 1,410. According to Western Railway’s Chief Public Relations Officer Vineet Abhishek, the augmentation has been made possible following the completion of construction work on the sixth line between Kandivali and Borivali. After the commissioning of the line, all Bandra Terminus-bound suburban services have been shifted to the fifth and sixth lines between Borivali and Bandra Terminus, improving operational efficiency. “Consequent upon the induction of these services, there will be minor changes in the timings of certain existing suburban services,” he added. Breakdown of services Of the four services to be introduced, two will operate in the UP direction and two in the DOWN direction, running in slow mode. The UP services will run from Bhayandar to Bandra, departing at 11.39 am, and from Bhayandar to Churchgate at 12.14 pm. In the DOWN direction, the additional services will operate from Bandra to Bhayandar, departing at 4.30 am and 1.21 pm.
31 January,2026 10:31 PM IST | Mumbai | Rajendra B. AklekarCentral Railway will operate a traffic and power block at platforms 16 and 17 of Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT) from February 1 to April 26 to facilitate the redevelopment work being carried out by the Rail Land Development Authority (RLDA). Foundational work and other essential activities will be carried out during the 85-day block, during which train operations from platforms 16 and 17 will remain suspended until completion of the work and handover of the platforms to Central Railway for traffic operations. List of trains to be affected at Mumbai's CSMT As a result, the following trains will be short-terminated at Dadar from February 1 until further notice: 12112 Amravati–CSMT Express 11002 Ballarshah–CSMT Nandigram Express 12810 Howrah–CSMT Express 11020 Bhubaneswar–CSMT Konark Express 22144 Bidar–CSMT Express 22108 Latur–CSMT Express 22120 Madgaon–CSMT Tejas Express Additionally, train no 12134 Mangaluru–CSMT Express will be short-terminated at Thane until further advice. Central Railway has appealed to passengers to plan their journeys accordingly and bear with the administration for the temporary inconvenience caused due to this essential infrastructure development.
31 January,2026 09:26 PM IST | MumbaiMumbai Metro One, promoted by Reliance Infrastructure, has earned the prestigious 'Great Place To Work' certification, a globally recognised benchmark of workplace excellence. The certification highlights the organisation’s focus on building a culture of trust, collaboration, inclusivity, and shared purpose. The 'Great Place To Work' certification is awarded to organisations that achieve a minimum 70 per cent positive response score in employee experience surveys, which assess critical dimensions such as credibility, respect, fairness, pride, and camaraderie. ‘Great Place To Work’, which has been a global authority on workplace culture for over three decades, gathers insights from more than 100 million employees across 150 countries. Its methodology is widely regarded as the standard for recognising exceptional workplaces worldwide. Mumbai Metro One earns recognition for workplace culture and operations Mumbai Metro One attributed this achievement to its employees, who work across operations, maintenance, customer service, and support functions, ensuring a safe and commuter-focused metro service while maintaining a positive and empowering workplace environment. With a people-first culture and a commuter-first vision, Mumbai Metro One said the certification reflects its commitment to employee well-being, talent excellence, and setting new standards in urban mobility.
31 January,2026 08:08 PM IST | Mumbai | Rajendra B. AklekarADVERTISEMENT
