Deputy City Editor @mid_day He covers transport beat, has authored books on India`s rail history and heritage Twitter: @rajtoday
A Mulund resident was killed after being hit by a dumper, the third such incident in recent months. BJP MLA Mihir Kotecha has demanded the suspension of the responsible Mumbai civic body official, citing repeated accidents and ignored government directions... [Read More]
10 January,2026 08:55 PM IST | Mumbai | Rajendra B. AklekarOld footbridge in Matunga, with debris, uneven staircases, slippery flooring, and overgrown weeds is posing danger to residents who use it... [Read More]
09 January,2026 01:14 PM IST | Mumbai | Rajendra B. AklekarFollowing the fire, slow local train services towards Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT) were suspended. To ensure safety and allow firefighting operations, the overhead electric (OHE) supply between Sion and Vidyavihar was switched off, officials said... [Read More]
08 January,2026 09:17 PM IST | Mumbai | Rajendra B. AklekarFollowing seven years of relentless follow-ups by mid-day, the elevated deck on the Mumbai Metro end of Ghatkopar station is inching close to reality... [Read More]
08 January,2026 01:15 PM IST | Mumbai | Rajendra B. AklekarThe machines have been placed outside women’s washrooms at Mumbai Metro One stations to provide discreet and convenient access to essential menstrual and hygiene products... [Read More]
07 January,2026 07:55 PM IST | Mumbai | Rajendra B. AklekarPreparations underway at Shivaji Park in Mumbai ahead of the “Shiv Shakti” alliance rally of Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray), Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS), and Nationalist Congress Party (Sharadchandra Pawar) for the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) Election 2026. The joint rally, which will take place on Sunday, will see cousins Uddhav and Raj Thackeray sharing the stage. PICS/ASHISH RAJE... [Read More]
10 January,2026 10:39 PM ISTPolling officials and police personnel cast their postal votes at a designated postal voting centre in Worli for Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) Election 2026 on Saturday. The facility ensures that officials on election duty are able to exercise their right to vote. PICS/ASHISH RAJE... [Read More]
10 January,2026 10:06 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]
10 January,2026 08:44 PM ISTSivakarthikeyan`s Parasakthi hit theatres on January 10. The film, directed by Sudha Kongara also stars Sreeleea and Ravi Mohan. You can watch these 12 films to familiarise yourself with Sivakarthikeyan`s movies... [Read More]
10 January,2026 08:07 PM ISTExternal Affairs Minister S Jaishankar paid tributes to Dr Bhimrao Ambedkar at the UNESCO headquarters. He also met UNESCO Director-General Khaled El-Enany and underscored India`s commitment to deepening engagement with the UN body. (Pics/X and AFP)... [Read More]
10 January,2026 03:17 PM ISTAs Dhurandhar`s explosive run persists at the box office, the film continues to rewrite box office history. It has stormed past records to successfully etch its name as the biggest Hindi film ever in India. From reaching a milestone figure that was previously untouched to defying the non-festive release trends, here`s how Ranveer Singh`s film directed by Aditya Dhar delivered a historic theatrical experience and created records.... [Read More]
10 January,2026 01:18 PM ISTMaharashtra deputy CM Eknath Shinde on friday visited Ulhasnagar area in Thane district ahead of Maharashtra local body elections. Pics/Eknath Shinde`s office... [Read More]
09 January,2026 10:54 PM ISTShiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray on Friday campaigned in Colaba area of south Mumbai ahead of the BMC Election 2026. Pics/Sameer Abedi... [Read More]
09 January,2026 10:51 PM ISTOn January 9, 2026, President Donald Trump held a massive meeting with 17 oil executives to discuss the takeover of the Venezuelan oil sector. But the policy wasn`t the headline. In a moment that has gone viral, Trump blindsided Secretary of State Marco Rubio by reading a private, handwritten note aloud to the press. If that wasn`t enough, Trump then paused the high-stakes discussion to walk to the window and admire the view, leaving the CEOs of Exxon and Chevron in total silence.... [Read More]
10 January,2026 12:00 AM ISTUkraine is facing its darkest winter challenge yet. On the night of January 9, 2026, Russia launched a massive aerial assault involving over 240 drones and ballistic missiles, including the experimental "Oreshnik." The attack specifically targeted Ukraine`s energy grid during a severe cold snap, leaving millions without heat and water in sub-zero temperatures.... [Read More]
10 January,2026 12:00 AM ISTNew York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is facing his first major crisis just over a week after taking office. Known for his staunch support of Palestinian rights, Mamdani’s recent condemnation of a Queens protest has left his base shocked and netizens questioning his political future. As the first Democratic Socialist mayor of NYC, every move Mamdani makes is under a microscope. Is he abandoning his roots, or is he simply trying to govern for all 8 million New Yorkers?... [Read More]
10 January,2026 12:00 AM ISTStorm Goretti has battered the United Kingdom and parts of northern Europe, bringing violent winds, heavy snow, and widespread disruption. Rail services have been suspended, flights cancelled, and hundreds of schools closed as dangerous weather conditions swept across multiple regions.... [Read More]
09 January,2026 05:58 PM ISTIran was plunged into a near-total internet blackout as nationwide protests over soaring prices and economic hardship spread across all 31 provinces. Authorities have not officially explained the shutdown, but Iran has repeatedly cut internet access during periods of unrest in the past. Rights groups report that dozens of protesters, including children, have been killed since demonstrations began, as security forces intensified crackdowns in multiple cities. ... [Read More]
09 January,2026 05:46 PM ISTPost the fatal shooting of Renee Good by an ICE agent in Minneapolis, tensions have escalated across the United States. The incident triggered protests in Minnesota and other major cities, intensifying debate over the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown. At a White House briefing, Vice President JD Vance defended the ICE officer’s actions, saying the shooting was an act of self-defense and blaming left-wing groups, Democratic leaders, and sections of the media for creating a hostile environment toward federal law enforcement. He said he was not concerned about prejudging the investigation, arguing that the facts were already clear.... [Read More]
09 January,2026 03:52 PM ISTThe US Senate has delivered a stunning political shock, advancing a resolution that would restrict Donald Trump from launching further military action against Venezuela without explicit congressional approval. In a rare bipartisan move, five Republican senators joined Democrats, signaling deep cracks inside Trump’s own party after the dramatic capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro.... [Read More]
09 January,2026 03:35 PM ISTA devastating New Year’s Eve fire at a luxury nightclub in the Swiss Alps left 40 people dead and more than 100 injured, many with catastrophic burns. The tragedy unfolded at Crans-Montana, where a packed celebration turned into a deadly inferno within minutes. Investigators allege the bar’s manager fled the scene carrying the cash register as flames spread through the venue. Club owners Jessica and Jacques Moretti, who have run the nightclub since 2015, are now under investigation for manslaughter and serious bodily harm.... [Read More]
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