Deputy City Editor @mid_day He covers transport beat, has authored books on India`s rail history and heritage Twitter: @rajtoday
Elevated concourse along Platform 1, new north and south FOBs, wider staircases and escalators aimed at safer, faster commuter dispersal... [Read More]
26 December,2025 08:37 AM IST | Mumbai | Rajendra B. AklekarUdyan Express mistakenly rescheduled for Dec 24 instead of Jan 24, 2026; Train halted at Bhivpuri station for stranded passengers to board at Karjat... [Read More]
25 December,2025 07:48 AM IST | Mumbai | Rajendra B. AklekarRailways revise long-distance fares but keep suburban services unchanged... [Read More]
22 December,2025 07:54 AM IST | Mumbai | Rajendra B. AklekarTrack slewing and insertion work, and removal of multiple crossovers between Kandivli and Borivli will be carried out; fifth line to remain suspended for passenger train operations... [Read More]
22 December,2025 11:00 AM IST | Mumbai | Rajendra B. AklekarAccording to official information, Motorman Dilip Kumar Sahu was deputed to perform Set No 702 and had reported for duty at Virar at 2.30 pm. He was engaged in shunting operations and was pulling the electric multiple unit (EMU) rake of Train No 93039 to Platform No 4A when the incident occurred... [Read More]
21 December,2025 02:15 PM IST | Mumbai | Rajendra B. AklekarAlia Bhatt ringed in Christmas with her close family members at home. The actress dropped some adorable family moments on her Instagram handle... [Read More]
25 December,2025 09:58 PM ISTSpotted in the city: It`s time to sit back and flip through pictures of celebrities who made an appearance in the city throughout the day. (All pics/ Yogen Shah)... [Read More]
25 December,2025 09:01 PM ISTThe Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) has assumed responsibility for all security arrangements at the Navi Mumbai International Airport as it began operations on Thursday. Pics/Special Arrangement... [Read More]
25 December,2025 08:37 PM ISTSouth Mumbai`s Khotachiwadi, a heritage village which is home to Portuguese-styled architecture, has been lit up with colourful lights for Christmas 2025. Pics/Atul Kamble... [Read More]
25 December,2025 08:05 PM ISTHistory made as India claim inaugural Blind Women`s T20 World Cup. (Pics/PTI)... [Read More]
25 December,2025 05:19 PM ISTChristmas 2025 is here, spreading warmth, joy and festive cheer, and Bollywood celebrities are celebrating the season in full spirit. From cosy family gatherings and intimate house parties to lavish décor and stylish festive outfits, the stars are making the most of the holiday mood.Let’s take a look at how our favourite celebs are ringing in Christmas this year with love, laughter and plenty of sparkle.... [Read More]
25 December,2025 03:40 PM ISTEshaan Roshan got married to his longtime partner, Aishwarya Singh. The couple got married on December 23, 2025, in a grand wedding ceremony attended by the Roshan family and close friends in Mumbai. As the extravagant soiree comes to an end, he has shared glimpses from fairytale wedding and it simply looks dreamy.... [Read More]
25 December,2025 02:40 PM ISTFrom solemn midnight masses at historic cathedrals and churches to festive gatherings in city centres, Christians across the world marked Christmas with prayers, rituals and celebrations. These images capture moments from Manila, Antakya, Chartres, Rabat, Vatican City, Bethlehem, and New York as communities came together to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ. (PICS/AFP)... [Read More]
25 December,2025 02:13 PM ISTA powerful holiday storm slammed California, triggering flash floods, mudslides, and mass evacuations as a state of emergency was declared in six counties. Southern California faced one of its wettest Christmas periods in years, with burn scar zones turning deadly as mud and debris swept through mountain communities. Emergency crews carried out rescues, evacuation orders were issued, and the National Guard was placed on standby as officials warned residents to stay alert with more severe weather still expected.... [Read More]
26 December,2025 02:00 AM ISTIsraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu delivered a carefully crafted Christmas Eve message portraying Israel as the safest place for Christians in the Middle East. The polished address highlighted religious freedom and growing Christian communities, but events on the ground in Jerusalem tell a more complicated story. ... [Read More]
25 December,2025 12:50 AM ISTPresident Donald Trump sparked headlines during the annual NORAD Tracks Santa event after joking with children about a “bad Santa” infiltrating the United States and suggesting “clean, beautiful coal” might not be such a bad Christmas gift. Calling in from Mar-a-Lago alongside First Lady Melania Trump, the president mixed holiday cheer with sharp political undertones, referencing energy policy, national security, and familiar talking points. Moments after the festive calls, Trump returned to Truth Social with criticism of political enemies, once again blending Christmas tradition with controversy.... [Read More]
25 December,2025 03:25 PM ISTFrom Bethlehem and Gaza to Rome, Kyiv, Tokyo, Mumbai, and beyond, Christmas is being marked across the world with prayers, lights, and resilience. While millions gathered in churches and public squares to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ, others observed the season under the shadow of war and hardship. From Pope Leo’s Christmas message in the Vatican to frontline celebrations in Ukraine and the return of Christmas services in Gaza after years of silence, here’s a global look at a season of hope, contrast, and survival.... [Read More]
25 December,2025 12:41 AM ISTNewly surfaced Epstein-linked case files have thrown Trump back into the center of a fast-escalating storm, a storm the Department of Justice has already moved to shut down with a blunt, categorical denial. These documents, packed with heavy redactions, outline a disturbing allegation made by an unnamed woman whose identity is completely wiped from the record. According to the FBI notes, the woman accused both Trump and Jeffrey Epstein of raping her inside a luxury property, an accusation she reportedly feared taking to the police, claiming she would be killed for speaking up. WATCH ... [Read More]
24 December,2025 11:58 PM ISTA major legal earthquake just hit Washington. A federal judge has officially upheld Trump’s steep $100,000 H-1B visa fee, shutting down a high-stakes challenge brought by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and business lobby groups. The ruling, delivered by Judge Beryl Howell, confirms that the fee falls squarely within the president’s broad immigration authority, a decision that’s already sending waves through the tech sector, employers and immigration advocates. ... [Read More]
24 December,2025 11:47 PM ISTTwo Russian police officers and a third person were killed after a car explosion in southern Moscow during a late-night security check. Authorities say an explosive device detonated as officers approached a suspicious vehicle on Yeletskaya Street, prompting a large emergency response and an intensive investigation.... [Read More]
24 December,2025 09:53 PM ISTA private Falcon business jet carrying Libya’s top military leadership crashed in central Turkey shortly after takeoff from Ankara, killing Libya’s military chief Gen Mohammed Ali Ahmed al-Haddad along with several senior officers and crew members.... [Read More]
24 December,2025 09:52 PM ISTADVERTISEMENT
