Mumbai News LIVE Updates: The physical test for the post of police constable under the Gadchiroli District Police Recruitment (2024–25) commenced on Friday, February 14, 2026. On the first day of the field trials, a total of 1,500 candidates were called for the physical examination. Of these, 1,311 aspirants reported for the test, while 1,217 eligible candidates successfully completed the physical test for the constable post. We are closing the LIVE blog now
14 February,2026 10:36 PM ISTTo protect candidates from heat-related risks, the Maharashtra Police will now conduct recruitment ground tests from 5 am to 9 am and after 5 pm. The decision comes amid recruitment for 15,000 posts statewide
14 February,2026 07:43 AM IST | AgenciesA portion of a parapet segment from the under-construction Mumbai Metro Line-4 collapsed in Mulund West on Saturday afternoon near Pier P196, killing one person and injuring three others. The slab struck an autorickshaw and a Skoda car
14 February,2026 06:32 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentThane Traffic Police have activated a special helpline during board exams to ensure students reach centres on time. Since February 10, 54 traffic riders across 18 zones are assisting those stuck in congestion during peak morning hours
14 February,2026 08:51 AM IST | Aditi AlurkarThe Railway Protection Force of Central Railway arrested a 37-year-old man for placing a live Indian rat snake inside a toilet of the Solapur–Mumbai Vande Bharat Express, causing panic among passengers
14 February,2026 08:55 AM IST | Rajendra B. AklekarForest officials mount late night rescue after gaur family tumbles into uncovered village well, earthmover ramp helps all five walk out safely. In a coordinated rescue, forest teams in Sangameshwar created an earthen ramp to free five gaurs trapped in a dry open well. The animals returned to the forest safely by 1.30 am
14 February,2026 07:39 AM IST | Ranjeet JadhavNaturalists say Mumbai hosts five common migratory gull species every winter, including the Brown-headed gull and Pallas’s gull, which travel from Central Asia and the Arctic before returning by March-April
14 February,2026 07:34 AM IST | Ranjeet JadhavFor 13 years, 33-year-old Nikita Rathod endured severe right-sided cluster headaches that disrupted her education, career and pregnancy. After years of inconclusive tests, doctors at Raheja Hospital diagnosed a nerve-related pain disorder and treated it with pulse radiofrequency ablation
14 February,2026 07:31 AM IST | Ritika GondhalekarDays after meeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Amit Shah in Delhi, Sunetra Pawar chaired a key meeting with NCP workers in Pune, signalling consolidation efforts within the Mahayuti alliance and the party’s state unit
14 February,2026 07:28 AM IST | Sanjeev ShivadekarA fresh political confrontation has erupted between Shiv Sena (UBT) and Eknath Shinde’s Shiv Sena after Iqbal Syed was elected mayor of Parbhani Municipal Corporation. Shinde criticised UBT for backing a Muslim candidate, while UBT accused him of double standards
14 February,2026 07:25 AM IST | Sanjeev ShivadekarExcavation has started within the 20-year-old Nana-Nani Park for the Versova exit of the Bandra–Versova Sea Link. While the park was saved from complete removal, residents remain concerned about tree loss and long-term impact on the green space
14 February,2026 07:20 AM IST | Madhulika Ram KavatturChief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Friday chaired a meeting to review preparations for the upcoming Maharashtra state budget. The budget is scheduled to be presented on March 6
14 February,2026 08:57 AM IST | A CorrespondentShiv Sena (UBT) criticised the BJP for opposing the election of Syed Iqbal as Parbhani mayor, calling it “mental bankruptcy” and accusing the party of double standards and trying to create Hindu-Muslim divisions
14 February,2026 11:04 PM IST | Mumbai | PTIADVERTISEMENT
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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A decomposed body was recovered from a 20-25-foot-deep well at IC Colony in Borivli on February 13. Police identified the deceased as Janak and suspect he may have accidentally fallen into the well two nights earlier
14 February,2026 09:07 AM IST | Mumbai | Shirish VaktaniaThe SMS sent to the cop warned that his MGL gas connection would be disconnected by 7.30 pm and asked him to contact a person identifying himself as “Manish Rathore” on a given mobile number
13 February,2026 09:16 PM IST | Mumbai | Aishwarya IyerThe Damini Squad of Thane Police carried out checks at markets, bus stops, shopping malls, gardens, parks, isolated areas and near schools and colleges in Kalyan and Dombivli
13 February,2026 06:27 PM IST | Mumbai | Aishwarya IyerThe incident took place on December 27, 2025, when a snake was discovered in the toilet of Coach C-16 of Train No. 22225 Vande Bharat Express. The train continued its journey, and the snake was safely rescued at Solapur station, officials said
13 February,2026 05:21 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentDuring the investigation, the Crime Detection Team of the Kasturba Marg Police Station examined footage from nearly 40 to 50 CCTV cameras along the suspected escape route to zero-in on the culprit, an official said
13 February,2026 04:37 PM IST | Mumbai | Samiullah KhanCongress criticises the Maharashtra government over rising crime, including threats to Salman Khan, Ranveer Singh, and Rohit Shetty by the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, blaming CM Devendra Fadnavis for failing to control criminal activity and focus on key issues like unemployment and women’s safety
13 February,2026 04:30 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentAn FDA clerk, Rajendra Dherange, was arrested by the ACB for allegedly taking a Rs 35,000 bribe at Mantralaya. Minister Narhari Zirwal said he would resign if any link to him is found. Congress leaders Varsha Gaikwad and Harshwardhan Sapkal criticized the BJP-led government, calling for strict action and a probe
13 February,2026 03:41 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentThe complainant alleged that his room at Ramabai Ambedkar Nagar was divided into two portions and fresh ownership papers were created during his absence. Pantnagar Police are probing the alleged forgery under the BNS
13 February,2026 09:53 AM IST | Mumbai | Aishwarya IyerDindoshi police have arrested a woman, her son and their associate for allegedly extorting Rs 11.5 lakh from a Goregaon East beautician by exploiting superstition and fear over nearly two years. The amount may rise to Rs 23 lakh, including interest
13 February,2026 09:48 AM IST | Mumbai | Samiullah KhanADVERTISEMENT
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