Deputy City Editor @mid_day He covers transport beat, has authored books on India`s rail history and heritage Twitter: @rajtoday
The incident took place at Gate No 5 at 6.20 am. The 30-year-old truck driver died, while the bus driver and conductor sustained injuries in the incident. The truck’s tyre reportedly slipped, causing the vehicle to veer towards the bus and hit its front-right portion near the driver’s cabin... [Read More]
01 January,2026 10:41 PM IST | Mumbai | Rajendra B. AklekarHere are some of the long-awaited projects promising capacity-enhancement that are in full swing across the city... [Read More]
01 January,2026 10:43 AM IST | Mumbai | Rajendra B. AklekarAccidents last Dec and on Monday involved electric buses; four were killed in Bhandup mishap, nine in Kurla... [Read More]
31 December,2025 08:26 AM IST | Mumbai | Rajendra B. AklekarRailways has also promised doubling of express trains for Mumbai in the next three to five years... [Read More]
29 December,2025 07:52 AM IST | Mumbai | Rajendra B. AklekarWith the fifth line also affected, several suburban services will be cancelled. Certain Borivli/Andheri locals will short-terminate at Goregaon on the Harbour line, instead of running to their usual destinations. ... [Read More]
28 December,2025 07:09 AM IST | Mumbai | Rajendra B. AklekarA new police helpdesk was inaugurated at Churchgate railway station on Friday evening to provide assistance and support to commuters. Pics/Special Arrangement by Rajendra B. Aklekar... [Read More]
02 January,2026 11:16 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]
02 January,2026 10:11 PM ISTA light haze continued to cover parts of Mumbai on Friday evening, even as the city’s Air Quality Index (AQI) showed improvement following recent showers in parts of city. Pics/Ashish Raje... [Read More]
02 January,2026 09:39 PM ISTJamie Campbell Bower, aka Vecna from Stranger Things, is winning over not just with his intensity in the series, especially the finale, but also with his killer looks. Off the screen too, the actor has impressed with his fashion game and hot looks that can make one stop and stare. As we obsess over Vecna and his deadly charm in Stranger Things Season 5, here`s looking at the times he slayed the red carpet looks.... [Read More]
02 January,2026 09:37 PM ISTThe 14th edition of Ahmedabad International Flower Show has begun in Ahmedabad, marking the beginning of 2026. The 14th edition of the show, themed `Bharat Ek Gatha`, showcases India`s rich and diverse culture and runs until 22 January (PICS/X, TEXT/ANI)... [Read More]
02 January,2026 07:00 PM ISTEshaan Roshan, the son of music director Rajesh Roshan, recently married Aishwarya Siingh. Hrithik Roshan posted pictures from the lavish festivities on social media about a week after his cousin`s wedding. Hrithik, his sons Hridaan and Hrehaan Roshan, and his girlfriend Saba Azad were present at the wedding celebrations. Along with her lover Arslan Goni, his ex-wife Sussanne Khan also attended the wedding.... [Read More]
02 January,2026 06:48 PM ISTShiv Sena (UBT) MLA Aaditya Thackeray and MNS leader Amit Thackeray on Friday addressed party workers and candidates at Shiv Sena Bhavan in Mumbai. Pics/Ashish Raje... [Read More]
02 January,2026 04:26 PM ISTThe cast of Stranger Things has stuck together for nearly a decade and the kids on the show have grown along with it. As the show has come to an end, here we take a look at the net worth of all cast members... [Read More]
02 January,2026 04:23 PM ISTA devastating New Year’s Eve tragedy has shaken Switzerland and the global sporting community. A highly rated teenage golfer has been identified as the first confirmed victim in the deadly fire that tore through Le Constellation bar at the Crans-Montana ski resort. Authorities confirm that at least 47 people lost their lives, while more than 115 others, many of them young, were injured and rushed to hospitals. A chilling image from inside the bar has now gone viral, capturing the exact moment sparks reached the ceiling’s foam insulation. Investigators believe sparklers placed in champagne bottles may have ignited the ceiling material, causing flames to spread within seconds. WATCH ... [Read More]
02 January,2026 10:07 PM ISTNew York City enters a decisive new chapter as Zohran Mamdani officially takes office and moves fast. Sworn in during a midnight inauguration, the new mayor wasted no time signaling a sharp break from past administrations, launching immediate action aimed at landlord accountability, tenant protections and housing enforcement. In his opening hours, Mamdani made it clear that his administration “will not wait to deliver action”, positioning tenant rights at the center of City Hall’s agenda. Within hours of taking office, executive orders were rolled out to revive stalled enforcement mechanisms, confront long-standing housing violations and fast-track development pathways tied to safety and compliance. WATCH ... [Read More]
02 January,2026 10:05 PM ISTMinnesota is in the national spotlight as federal agencies open an unprecedented wave of reviews into daycare subsidies, pandemic-era loans and long-ignored public-aid irregularities. What began with Nick Shirley highlighting “daycare ghost towns”, facilities sitting completely empty while receiving massive federal payments, has now expanded into one of the largest fraud inquiries the state has seen since the Feeding Our Future scandal. The situation escalates further as the SBA freezes thousands of PPP and EIDL loans in Minnesota, with Kelly Loeffler publicly revealing sweeping suspensions totaling hundreds of millions of dollars. Federal oversight bodies now warn that over $200 billion in pandemic loans across the country may be suspect, prompting new inquiries into Somali-linked nonprofits, childcare operators, housing initiatives and autism-service programs. WATCH... [Read More]
02 January,2026 10:04 PM ISTA devastating explosion tore through the Le Constellation Bar in Crans-Montana, Switzerland, leaving chaos, destruction and heartbreak in its wake. Eyewitnesses report a massive blast ripping through the resort at night, with flames engulfing the bar as authorities raced to contain the fire. Preliminary reports suggest fireworks from a New Year event may have triggered the catastrophic incident, sparking a complex investigation by Swiss police and forensic teams. The tragedy has claimed around 40 lives and left over 115 injured, many of them young visitors enjoying the holiday season. Updates are still coming in, as emergency teams and forensic experts comb through the aftermath, seeking answers in what is now a national tragedy. WATCH ... [Read More]
02 January,2026 10:01 PM ISTNew York City witnesses a defining moment as Zohran Mamdani steps into office and makes history as the city’s first Muslim and South Asian mayor, choosing to take his oath on deeply personal family Qurans and a rare 200-year-old copy from the New York Public Library’s Schomburg Center collection. WATCH ... [Read More]
01 January,2026 09:55 PM ISTA festive New Year’s night in Crans-Montana turned into a devastating Alpine tragedy after a violent explosion ripped through the iconic Le Constellation bar, one of the Swiss resort’s most popular nightlife spots. What began as a bustling celebration quickly spiralled into chaos as flames engulfed the building, leaving multiple casualties and dozens injured in the heart of the luxury ski destination. WATCH ... [Read More]
01 January,2026 09:53 PM ISTTrump launched 2026 with a headline-making declaration: “Peace on Earth.” Speaking from Mar-a-Lago during his annual New Year gathering, Trump laid out an ambitious global peace resolution that he claims reflects his mission for the year ahead. The President didn’t shy away from highlighting his pursuit of global recognition either, revisiting his long-running complaint about being passed over for the Nobel Peace Prize. But as always, the internet had its own response: memes, mockery and a fresh wave of trolling that turned his “Peace on Earth” message into a trending flashpoint. WATCH ... [Read More]
01 January,2026 09:51 PM ISTAs America steps into its milestone 250th year, the celebrations begin with a moment destined for the history books. President Trump unveiled a stunning illumination of the Washington Monument, turning the iconic landmark into a towering symbolic “birthday candle” that marks the opening chapter of the nationwide America 250 program. The six-day projection show transforms the Monument into a luminous canvas, bringing to life America’s story, discovery, independence, struggle, triumph and the vision for its future. WATCH ... [Read More]
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