The arrested woman has been identified as Bilkis Begum Sirmiya Akhtar. She was apprehended during a joint operation conducted by Mumbai ATS officials along with personnel from the Cuffe Parade police station
14 January,2026 12:30 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentThe Thackeray camp, in the party mouthpiece ‘Saamana’ editorial titled ‘Vada-Pav Zindabad’, termed ‘Vada-Pav’ a symbol of Marathi identity and an economic lifeline for thousands, while accusing the state government of failing to protect Maharashtra's industries
14 January,2026 12:04 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentAs per the same report, the Air Quality Index (AQI) of Mumbai on Wednesday is 112, which falls under the moderate category. This may cause breathing discomfort for people with lung conditions, asthma, or heart disease
14 January,2026 10:51 AM IST | mid-day online correspondentA total of 1,700 candidates are in the fray, including 878 women and 822 men. As many as 1,03,44,315 persons, 55,15,707 men, 48,26,509 women and 1,099 others, are eligible to vote
14 January,2026 12:39 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentWhile public rallies, processions, and the use of loudspeakers are now strictly prohibited, candidates can engage in personal outreach, provided they are accompanied by less than five people
14 January,2026 09:43 AM IST | mid-day online correspondentSawant emphasised that the party believes in bringing everyone along, noting that Mumbai has always been an inclusive city, which is why people live peacefully
14 January,2026 08:50 AM IST | mid-day online correspondentUK doctor detained by the Mumbai Police for 15 hours on reaching city airport, says he had only questioned PM’s public image and has been raising questions on all Indian governments in the past
14 January,2026 07:27 AM IST | Samiullah KhanCM Devendra Fadnavis tells mid-day all about his plans for Mumbai after his party wins the BMC polls scheduled for tomorrow
14 January,2026 07:40 AM IST | Sanjeev ShivadekarCarry your Voter Information Slip issued by the civic body
14 January,2026 07:59 AM IST | A CorrespondentEVM movement, mock polls will mark hours leading to civic election; BMC officials, staff brace themselves for mammoth endeavour
14 January,2026 08:07 AM IST | Eeshanpriya MSNavi Mumbai and Panvel gear up for smooth civic polls on Thursday, January 15
14 January,2026 09:22 AM IST | Amarjeet SinghCritics allege criminal remedies are diluted to favour developers
14 January,2026 08:39 AM IST | Vinod Kumar MenonRecover 46 stolen vehicles from Oshiwara workshop
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The owners of a bar at the center of a deadly New Year’s fire at a Swiss ski resort are now under intense scrutiny as investigators launch a criminal probe. The blaze broke out during a packed celebration in Crans-Montana, quickly turning into a deadly flashover that left little time for escape. Police have interviewed the bar’s French owners, examining whether the venue complied with fire safety regulations.
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Acting on specific intelligence, DRI officers intercepted a truck at Bhagimahari Toll Plaza near Nagpur on National Highway-47. A thorough search led to the recovery of 522.138 kg of weed concealed beneath cover cargo of coolers, table fans, and blankets
13 January,2026 08:46 PM IST | Mumbai | Anish PatilAccording to the complaint, the couple was introduced to Karle in December 2024, and the latter claimed to possess 5,000 unlisted shares of NSDL and 3,000 of NSC (National Stock Exchange), luring them to purchase the shares, claiming they would soon be listed
13 January,2026 12:40 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentThe 43-year-old Thane businessman, a resident of Wagle Estate in Maharashtra's Thane city, came across an advertisement on a social media platform in June last year, offering high returns on investments in IPOs and shares
13 January,2026 12:34 PM IST | Thane | mid-day online correspondentPosing as auction buyers, accused dismantled functioning RMU with gas cutter; system tripped automatically, averting electrocution; the trio was unaware that the unit was active and carrying high-intensity current
13 January,2026 07:46 AM IST | Mumbai | Aishwarya IyerAccording to the police, the fraudsters sent a fake APK mobile application to the 27-year-old naval employee posted at the Naval Dockyard in Colaba, gaining unauthorised access to his mobile phone and misusing his credit cards
13 January,2026 07:13 AM IST | Mumbai | Anish PatilA dispute over pending dues of Rs 35 for cigarettes leads man to pour petrol over friend’s uncle and set him ablaze; victim in hospital; Paan shopowner says his 44-year-old relative was attacked because he dared to intervene amid confrontation
13 January,2026 06:55 AM IST | Mumbai | Shirish VaktaniaA 43-year-old man who was assaulting an elderly man in Worli was beaten to death by his close friend following a heated argument over the issue
13 January,2026 06:51 AM IST | Mumbai | Anish PatilAfter the accused gained the victim's confidence by promising lucrative profits in cryptocurrency trading, he deposited large sums into the specified accounts through various websites between May 2024 and December 2025
12 January,2026 11:28 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentThe operation carried out by the Anti-Narcotics Cell (ANC) of Navi Mumbai began at 7 am on Friday within the jurisdiction of Kharghar police station, officials said
11 January,2026 04:38 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentADVERTISEMENT
