Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has began gearing up for the upcoming municipal elections and the Mumbai civic chief on Thursday orders strict enforcement of Model Code of Conduct (MCC) in city. BMC Commissioner and District Election Officer Bhushan Gagrani directed election officers to personally inspect polling stations to ensure the smooth conduct of the BMC Elections 2026. Follow LIVE updates here
18 December,2025 08:23 PM ISTThe block will be in place for 5 hours and 15 minutes on both the Up and Down Fast lines, affecting train services during late-night and early-morning hours, a Western Railway statement said
18 December,2025 04:19 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentAhead of BMC elections 2026, Congress MLC Pradnya Satav joined the BJP on Thursday, hours after resigning from the Maharashtra Legislative Council, in a move seen as a setback to the Congress ahead of upcoming local body elections
18 December,2025 06:58 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentNCP state president Sunil Tatkare said the party’s priority is to contest the BMC elections 2026 as part of the Mahayuti alliance. He confirmed ongoing talks with Ajit Pawar, Praful Patel and senior Mahayuti leaders, with a final decision expected soon
18 December,2025 08:23 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentThe Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) has issued an advisory warning investors against unsolicited investment messages and calls promoting ‘A-1 Ltd’ through WhatsApp, social media platforms, and unauthorised entities
18 December,2025 06:46 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentAs a precaution, court proceedings were suspended and the premises evacuated. Bomb detection squads and local police teams rushed to the scene and began thorough inspections, while authorities ensured no one could enter or exit the courts during the security operation.
18 December,2025 02:37 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentThe party mouthpiece 'Saamana' editorial, titled "The Disgrace of the Soil", described the incident not just as a crime, but as a "stain on the conscience of a state that calls itself progressive"
18 December,2025 12:24 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentIn his condolence message, Fadnavis said Sutar’s demise marked the end of an era in the field of sculpture, noting that his creations were distinguished by their proportion and lifelike expression
18 December,2025 12:36 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentThe reptile was spotted in the Kalanagar area near a highway on Wednesday night. After being alerted, police roped in rescuers Kaushik Kini and Rishit Sawant. The two rescued the snake, an official said
18 December,2025 11:45 AM IST | mid-day online correspondentExcise officials in Kerala arrested two Mumbai residents after seizing 8.69 kg of gold worth around Rs 8 crore during an inspection at the Walayar check post in Palakkad
18 December,2025 06:27 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentAs per the Sameer App, Mumbai’s Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 137, categorised as moderate. This level may cause breathing discomfort for people with lung disorders, asthma, or heart conditions
18 December,2025 09:52 AM IST | mid-day online correspondentThe civic body said that since the election code of conduct is currently in force, it is not appropriate to hold meetings, conduct detailed discussions, or take decisions on policy matters
18 December,2025 10:14 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentAspirants from other parties, including the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) and the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP), also appeared for interviews, an official statement said
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The two friends were going towards Dhiraj Kirti Road in Malad when their scooter hit a trailer truck ‘parked dangerously’ on the road
18 December,2025 11:00 PM IST | Mumbai | Samiullah KhanAn official said that an FIR was registered at the Worli Police Station in central Mumbai against the driver of the vehicle after a complaint was received on X
18 December,2025 03:05 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentThe crime branch is probing the seizure of the contraband and arrested three persons in Satara; One of the arrested accused is from Palghar, whereas two are from Assam
18 December,2025 08:15 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentWhatsApp call leads to fake police threat, multiple payments over six days
18 December,2025 08:07 AM IST | Mumbai | Aishwarya IyerDindoshi Police trace transaction details, arrest 21-year-old suspect; another accused remains absconding
17 December,2025 10:20 PM IST | Mumbai | Samiullah KhanDuring the three-day operation, customs officers seized 8.467 kg of hydroponic weed from a passenger arriving from Bangkok. They also recovered 2.270 kg of 24-carat gold dust, along with 230 grams of 24-carat gold jewellery, from different passengers at Mumbai Airport
17 December,2025 08:35 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentThe incident took place in the Ambernath area and was captured on CCTV cameras installed outside the office of Pawan Walekar, who is the BJP candidate for the Ambernath Municipal Council polls scheduled on December 20
17 December,2025 12:43 PM IST | Thane | mid-day online correspondentAround 20 guests alerted the hotel management after receiving the suspicious link, following which the hotel’s chief security officer, Akshay Daine (47), approached the police and lodged a complaint against an unknown person
16 December,2025 07:26 PM IST | Mumbai | Shirish VaktaniaOf the total drugs seized, 16.482 kg of the contraband, valued at approximately Rs 16.48 crore in the illicit market, were recovered in four cases from five passengers from Bangkok based on passenger profiling
16 December,2025 02:53 PM IST | Mumbai | Samiullah KhanADVERTISEMENT
