Deputy City Editor @mid_day He covers transport beat, has authored books on India`s rail history and heritage Twitter: @rajtoday
From December 29, south staircases of foot overbridges at Mumbai’s Kandivali and Vasai Road stations will be closed for station improvement works. Alternate staircases and decks will remain open for commuters... [Read More]
26 December,2025 07:21 PM IST | Mumbai | Rajendra B. AklekarElevated 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. AklekarFrom powerful processors to AI-driven features, 2025 has seen impressive smartphones under Rs 50,000. Models like OnePlus 13R, Realme GT 7, Pixel 9a, Galaxy S24 FE and Oppo Reno14 offer flagship-level performance, cameras and battery life at competitive prices.... [Read More]
26 December,2025 01:33 AM ISTAP Dhillon’s Mumbai concert turned electrifying as fans sang along to chartbusters like Brown Munde, Wo Noor and True Stories. The night reached new heights when actor Sanjay Dutt made a surprise appearance, adding star power to the unforgettable show (Pics/Special arrangement)... [Read More]
26 December,2025 12:59 AM ISTFormer Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) leader Prakash Mahajan on Friday joined the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena, just two weeks before the BMC Elections 2026. Pics/X... [Read More]
26 December,2025 11:10 PM ISTKriti Sanon had a cosy and warm Christmas 2025 in the presence of her family and friends, including sister Nupur Sanon and her rumoured fiancé Stebin Ben. She shared images from the celebrations, and it was all about love, joy and festivities. Here are glimpses from their celebrations.... [Read More]
26 December,2025 11:12 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.... [Read More]
26 December,2025 09:43 PM ISTThe Gateway of India in south Mumbai has been witnessing huge crowds and traffic congestion as large numbers of tourists are seen visiting Colaba area amid festive season. Pics/Ashish Raje... [Read More]
26 December,2025 08:05 PM ISTFrom PM Narendra Modi’s signature Indian attire to Kangana Ranaut’s elegant sarees and Chirag Paswan’s stylish kurta looks, Indian MPs brought understated elegance and regional flair to the Parliament Winter Session 2025, turning the proceedings into a fashion showcase (Pics/X and file pics)... [Read More]
26 December,2025 07:10 PM ISTFrom electoral integrity battles and high-stakes political reunions to sudden constitutional exits and corruption allegations, 2025 witnessed controversies that reshaped India’s political discourse, tested democratic institutions, and triggered intense debate across Parliament, states, and public platforms. (PICS/ X, ASHISH RAJE, PTI, FILE PICS)... [Read More]
26 December,2025 05:03 PM ISTA devastating explosion tore through the Imam Ali bin Abi Talib Mosque in Homs during Friday prayers, killing at least eight worshippers and injuring several others in one of the region’s most disturbing attacks in months. Verified footage circulating online shows terrified worshippers fleeing the prayer hall as dust, debris, and smoke fill the air, a scene that has shaken Syria and renewed questions about the country’s fragile security landscape. WATCH ... [Read More]
26 December,2025 12:31 AM ISTA series of high-stakes decisions made by the Trump administration that lawmakers say pushed legal and constitutional boundaries. What began as quiet concern inside the halls of Congress has now escalated into a national conversation on executive overreach, political risk-taking, and who ultimately pays the price when power plays backfire. Members of Congress are now openly flagging what they describe as “high-risk actions” taken under Trump’s leadership. WATCH ... [Read More]
26 December,2025 12:29 AM ISTCalifornia is in full crisis mode as a powerful post-Christmas storm system slams the state with relentless rain, flooding, and mountain snow, triggering evacuations, highway shutdowns, and a statewide emergency declaration from Governor Gavin Newsom. One of the nation’s busiest travel corridors, Interstate 5, is now completely shut down near Penrose Street after floodwaters surged over the roadway and left vehicles stranded in fast-rising water. WATCH ... [Read More]
26 December,2025 12:27 AM ISTA major escalation is unfolding inside Russia after Ukraine launched a high-precision strike deep into the country’s energy backbone. British-supplied Storm Shadow missiles tore into the Novoshakhtinsk oil refinery, a facility directly tied to fueling the Kremlin’s war machine, triggering a chain of explosions that lit up the skyline and disrupted one of southern Russia’s most strategic fuel lifelines. This wasn’t just another strike. This was a deliberate, high-impact message: Ukraine can reach far beyond the front lines and hit Russia where it hurts economically, militarily and politically. WATCH ... [Read More]
26 December,2025 12:24 AM 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 12:17 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 12:14 AM ISTCBS is under intense scrutiny after a shelved 60 Minutes investigation triggered a full-scale newsroom and public backlash. The controversy deepened when a Canadian affiliate accidentally aired the original segment, sparking questions about transparency, decision-making, and who ultimately controls the editorial direction at one of America’s biggest news networks. At the center of the storm is CBS News Chief Bari Weiss, who is now pushing a sweeping overhaul of the network’s editorial standards and workflows. According to internal reporting, Weiss is preparing a streamlined masthead designed to tighten oversight of politically sensitive or high-risk stories. WATCH ... [Read More]
24 December,2025 12:03 AM ISTRussia’s Defense Ministry has released video footage showing a captured Ukrainian soldier identified as Sergei Lutsyuk, recorded amid ongoing fighting in the Donetsk region. In the clip, the soldier describes his mission, conditions on the front line, and urges other Ukrainian troops to surrender, while Russian officials claim he received food and medical care after capture. Ukraine has not commented on the video or verified its authenticity. ... [Read More]
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