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22 February,2026 10:12 PM ISTThe opposition also boycotted the customary tea hosted by Fadnavis, citing the state government’s lack of regret over the potential impact of the trade deal between India and the United States (US) on cotton growers and fisherfolk in Maharashtra
22 February,2026 11:29 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentAjit Pawar's nephew and Nationalist Congress Party (SP) legislator Rohit Pawar had raised multiple allegations about the crash circumstances and suspected foul play. On Saturday, he wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi demanding the resignation of Civil Aviation Minister K Ram Mohan Naidu until the inquiry is completed
22 February,2026 10:07 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentThe protesting farmers demanded immediate compensation for the land acquired by the government, proper training programmes to ensure that youth from the local area secure jobs connected with the metro rail operations
22 February,2026 08:21 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentAccording to the prosecution, on July 22, 2017, the accused intercepted a jeep carrying Rs 7 lakh in cash belonging to a wine shop in Bhiwandi and fired at the vehicle, injuring three employees. The driver managed to escape, preventing the theft
22 February,2026 06:48 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentThe Mumbai Division operated a mega block on the UP and DOWN slow lines between Mulund and Thane stations from 11 am to 4 pm. The block was aimed at platform extension and extensive yard remodelling at Thane to facilitate the operation of longer suburban trains
22 February,2026 06:50 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentA digital vision board, a box to lock your phone in and… a runners high to deal with anxiety, Gen Z are balancing their mental health during peak exam time and parents are right there with them
22 February,2026 07:52 AM IST | Aditi AlurkarMumbai Metro Line 2B will connect major residential and business areas including D.N. Nagar, BKC, Kurla, Chembur and Mandale. Once completed, the corridor is expected to benefit lakhs of daily commuters by reducing travel time and easing pressure on busy roads
21 February,2026 04:58 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentEmergency Medical Rooms are already functioning at Byculla railway station, Kalyan railway station and Vashi railway station. In addition, Kalva, Titwala and Karjat stations have also become operational under newly awarded contracts
21 February,2026 05:15 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentSpeaking to the media, Maharashtra Congress chief Harshvardhan Sapkal said Rahul Gandhi has been working fearlessly in the national interest and is committed to protecting democracy and the Constitution
21 February,2026 06:02 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentIn a post on X, Eknath Shinde alleged that while India was showcasing its technological strength to the world, Youth Congress members created a disturbance that, according to him, harmed the country’s global image
21 February,2026 06:20 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentIn a letter also marked to Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Rohit Pawar claimed that serious questions had arisen over the company VSR Ventures, which owned the aircraft involved in the plane crash that killed Ajit Pawar in Baramati on January 28, 2026
21 February,2026 06:44 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentA division bench of Justices Ravindra Ghuge and Abhay Mantri observed that, prima facie, there appeared to be a serious lapse, noting that the Navy had failed to detect the construction of a skyscraper in close proximity to its sensitive installation
22 February,2026 11:39 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentADVERTISEMENT
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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The complainant, a resident of the Kasarvadavali area, alleged that a person had contacted him and promised high returns through investments on a website
22 February,2026 02:40 PM IST | Thane | mid-day online correspondentThe incident occurred in the Kashimira area in the wee hours of January 1, 2025, when the victim and his friends gathered for the celebration at the house of one of them
22 February,2026 02:31 PM IST | Thane | mid-day online correspondentThree women have been arrested in connection with the illegal trade operating out of a residential apartment and a sonography centre at Joveli in Badlapur East
22 February,2026 02:20 PM IST | Thane | mid-day online correspondentThe incident took place on February 14, when a portion of a concrete parapet of Mumbai Metro Line 4 fell onto moving traffic, killing one person and seriously injuring three others
21 February,2026 11:31 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentAccording to the officials, at around 7:15 am, a dog squad was called to examine the bag. A trained narcotics detection dog indicated the presence of drugs
21 February,2026 10:50 PM IST | Mumbai | Rajendra B. AklekarGovandi police have booked a Kurla resident for allegedly duping a film-industry technician of Rs 22 lakh by falsely claiming ownership of a BMC-allotted flat. The victim and his wife were forced to vacate after civic officials said the flat was never legally allotted
21 February,2026 10:43 AM IST | Mumbai | Aishwarya IyerSixty senior citizens were allegedly duped of Rs 33 lakh after a holiday planner promised a detailed tour of Assam and Meghalaya. The trip was later cancelled citing heavy rain, and refund cheques reportedly bounced, triggering a police case
21 February,2026 09:20 AM IST | Mumbai | AgenciesThe Railway Police Crime Branch’s STF arrested a 38-year-old man at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus for allegedly stealing from train passengers. Gold and silver worth over Rs 21 lakh were recovered from his residence in Uttar Pradesh
21 February,2026 09:12 AM IST | Mumbai | Madhulika Ram KavatturA gas cylinder explosion triggered a fire at Dighe Chawl in Vakola, Santacruz East, injuring four persons, including a 15-year-old SSC student. The Mumbai Fire Brigade doused the blaze within 30 minutes, preventing it from spreading in the densely populated area
21 February,2026 09:08 AM IST | Mumbai | Ritika GondhalekarADVERTISEMENT
