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BEST bus driver claims faulty handbrake in Bhandup crash that killed four

After electric vehicle runs over people waiting for a bus at Bhandup, killing four, man behind wheel says technical fault caused him to lose control

31 December,2025 07:33 AM IST | Aishwarya Iyer
Mumbai News

Mumbai's BEST faces tough questions on driver training

Accidents last Dec and on Monday involved electric buses; four were killed in Bhandup mishap, nine in Kurla

31 December,2025 08:26 AM IST | Rajendra B. Aklekar
Mumbai News

Bhandup bus crash: People power to the rescue after Mumbai's BEST tragedy

With the fire brigade and ambulances unable to reach site, people help the police lift bus to rescue those trapped

31 December,2025 08:24 AM IST | Shirish Vaktania | Aishwarya Iyer
Mumbai News

Mumbai: Packet of chips saves man moments before Bhandup bus crash

Youth at bus stop stepped aside to buy chips minutes before bus ran over others standing in the queue

31 December,2025 08:33 AM IST | Ritika Gondhalekar
Mumbai News

BEST bus driver’s family claims brake malfunction behind Bhandup tragedy

Wife of bus driver says he has been driving for 25 years without a single incident

31 December,2025 08:52 AM IST | Shirish Vaktania
Mumbai News

Locals join Mumbai Police to rescue victims in Bhandup bus crash

Started moving injured before fire brigade, ambulances arrived at spot

31 December,2025 08:43 AM IST | Aishwarya Iyer
Mumbai News

Mahayuti allies unhappy with BJP over seat sharing: Shiv Sena (UBT) leader

Referring to RPI chief Ramdas Athawale, Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Anand Dubey said that both the RPI and Chief Minister Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena were unhappy with the BJP

30 December,2025 07:27 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
Mumbai News

Bhandup bus crash leaves sole breadwinner among several seriously injured

Prolonged recovery expected; husband says will have to break savings for treatment

31 December,2025 09:09 AM IST | Ritika Gondhalekar
Mumbai Crime News

Bhandup bus accident: BEST orders inquiry, announces Rs 2 lakh compensation

A BEST bus had on Monday night rammed into several pedestrians and passengers waiting at a bus stop near Bhandup station. The incident took place at around 10:05 pm, officials said

30 December,2025 06:36 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
Mumbai News

Mumbai civic chief inspects training centres, reviews poll preparations in city

BMC chief Bhushan Gagrani's visit was part of preparations for the upcoming elections in city, for which polling will be held on Thursday, January 15, 2026

30 December,2025 04:48 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
Mumbai News

Mid-Day’s Know Your Ward Series | BMC elections 2026: Inside Mumbai’s wards

As BMC poll nears, mid-day takes a look at the politically and historically significant G North and South wards

30 December,2025 03:22 PM IST | Eeshanpriya MS
Mumbai News

Multiple cylinder blasts, massive fire reported at Chawl in Sewri

The fire initially started in one room, reportedly due to a short circuit. Later, a gas cylinder blast caused the fire to spread to four to five additional rooms in the chawl, officials said

30 December,2025 07:02 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
Sena-BJP alliance intact despite Pune seat-sharing tussle, says Uday Samant

Sena-BJP alliance intact despite Pune seat-sharing tussle, says Uday Samant

An intense tussle has been going on over seat-sharing between the BJP and the Shiv Sena, members of the ruling Mahayuti coalition in the state, for polls to the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC), which has 165 seats spread across 41 wards

31 December,2025 08:26 AM IST | Pune | mid-day online correspondent
PM Modi inaugurates Navi Mumbai International Airport

    PM Modi inaugurates Navi Mumbai International Airport

    PM Modi inaugurates major infrastructure projects in Navi Mumbai, including the new airport and Metro Phase 2B, enhancing the city’s connectivity, modernising transport, and creating new opportunities for businesses and residents. Here is all you need to know about Mumbai’s latest infrastructure breakthrough.

    08 October,2025 06:44 PM IST
    Mumbai: Man held for brutal killing of 41-year-old woman in Ghatkopar East

    Mumbai: Man held for brutal killing of 41-year-old woman in Ghatkopar East

    The incident occurred on December 24 when the woman had gone for a walk and did not return home. Her body was discovered the following day in a bush near Kamraj Nagar. A murder case under Section 103 (murder) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita was registered based on a complaint filed by her husband against an unknown person

    30 December,2025 09:07 PM IST | Mumbai | Aishwarya Iyer
    Maharashtra: Badlapur couple loses Rs 21.9 lakh in share trading scam

    Maharashtra: Badlapur couple loses Rs 21.9 lakh in share trading scam

    The victims, who are residents of Badlapur, lost the sum within 11 days of joining a group called "Bull Market Guide Community" on WhatsApp in November, an official said

    30 December,2025 01:09 PM IST | Thane | mid-day online correspondent
    Navi Mumbai cops rescue 15-year-old kidnapped boy, arrest four

    Navi Mumbai cops rescue 15-year-old kidnapped boy, arrest four

    An FIR was lodged on December 28 by a 55-year-old resident of Diva village after his nephew was abducted. The kidnappers contacted the family through a WhatsApp voice message demanding Rs 20 lakh for the boy’s release, an official said

    30 December,2025 01:03 PM IST | Mumbai | Shirish Vaktania
    Driver held for stealing tour company's bus over unpaid wages in Palghar

    Driver held for stealing tour company's bus over unpaid wages in Palghar

    The owner of a tour company reported the vehicle missing from the Waliv Phata area on December 23, following which a theft case was registered, an official said

    30 December,2025 12:56 PM IST | Mumbai
    Bhandup BEST bus accident: Fadnavis announces Rs 5 lakh aid to kin of deceased

    Bhandup BEST bus accident: Fadnavis announces Rs 5 lakh aid to kin of deceased

    In a post on X, CM Fadnavis wrote that the incident was extremely unfortunate and offered his heartfelt tributes to the deceased. He also prayed for the speedy recovery of the nine injured persons

    30 December,2025 01:45 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
    Four dead, 9 injured after BEST bus crashes into pedestrians in Bhandup

    Four dead, 9 injured after BEST bus crashes into pedestrians in Bhandup

    According to preliminary information, the BEST bus crashed into several pedestrians while it was reversing. The exact circumstances were being examined, officials said

    30 December,2025 01:45 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
    Police warns of strict action against YouTubers, influencers spreading rumours

    Police warns of strict action against YouTubers, influencers spreading rumours

    A senior police official said the force is fully prepared to maintain law and order during the civic polls and has stepped up monitoring of online platforms

    29 December,2025 09:41 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
    Bihar Police STF, Mumbai Crime Branch arrest 2 in Navi Mumbai jewellery heist

    Bihar Police STF, Mumbai Crime Branch arrest 2 in Navi Mumbai jewellery heist

    Police recovered four gold chains, four earrings, and two mobile phones from their possession. Officers from the Mumbai Crime Branch will take the duo to Maharashtra after completing the necessary legal formalities

    29 December,2025 09:00 PM IST | Patna   | mid-day online correspondent
    Cops busts digital arrest scam, say fraudsters posed as judges, officials

    Cops busts digital arrest scam, say fraudsters posed as judges, officials

    According to the police, the cyber criminals impersonated personnel from the Colaba police station in south Mumbai, officials from central agencies, and even conducted a fake online court hearing. During the video call, one of the accused identified himself as a SC judge

    29 December,2025 03:49 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
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