Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai’s air quality remains a concern as the city recorded an AQI of 110 on Monday, placing it in the “moderate” (yellow) category. This is the second-best air quality reading this month, following February 1 when the AQI stood at 105. Despite the winter season coming to an end, the air quality has not shown significant improvement, with February 2026 registering worse pollution levels compared to the same period last year. We are now closing the LIVE Blog
16 February,2026 10:02 PM ISTAccording to Nashik Rural Police, a detailed investigation found that no such robbery had taken place. Officers said there was no evidence of any truck carrying such a large amount of cash
16 February,2026 04:56 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentThe city and its suburbs are expected to witness mainly clear skies, with warm conditions prevailing through the day, according to the latest update. The maximum temperature is likely to reach around 34 degrees Celsius, while the minimum temperature is expected to settle near 21 degrees Celsius
16 February,2026 11:04 AM IST | mid-day online correspondentA bench of Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta said that Abu Salem should argue his case before the Bombay High Court, which is already hearing the matter
16 February,2026 05:36 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentMaharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said the budget reflects global investor confidence and positions Mumbai as a modern, investment-ready region
16 February,2026 06:44 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentMaharashtra Cabinet Minister Mangal Prabhat Lodha met Western Railway General Manager Pradeep Kumar at the Churchgate headquarters to discuss the proposed improvements, a statement said
16 February,2026 07:49 PM IST | Rajendra B. AklekarOn his complaint, a case of alleged unlawful assembly, assault, and extortion has been registered after a serious incident at an under-construction site in the Charkop area of Kandivali West, officials said
16 February,2026 09:55 PM IST | Samiullah KhanThe new rail line will tackle steep gradients between Kasara and Igatpuri, eliminating the need for banker engines and ensuring smoother passenger and freight operations on a high-density corridor
16 February,2026 08:53 AM IST | Rajendra B. AklekarPednekar was announced as the LOP by Mumbai Mayor Ritu Tawde. Shiv Sena (UBT), with 65 elected representatives, is the largest opposition party in BMC
16 February,2026 09:41 PM IST | Eshanpriya MSThe online admission process will be conducted for children from economically weaker and disadvantaged sections seeking entry into self-financed and unaided schools (excluding minority institutions)
16 February,2026 07:57 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentMumbai’s average AQI in February stands at 121, higher than January’s 107 and December’s 117, raising concerns as pollution levels remain elevated even after peak winter months
16 February,2026 09:06 AM IST | Eeshanpriya MSAccording to a statement issued by Konkan Railway’s Chief Public Relations Officer Sunil Narkar, two weekly special services will be run on select dates in February and March
16 February,2026 07:06 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent17-year-old Madhav Viradiya, originally from Gujarat, moved the city to pursue his engineering dream and has now emerged as one of the country’s top scorers
16 February,2026 11:29 PM IST | Mumbai | Aditi AlurkarADVERTISEMENT
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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According to officials, five accused were arrested in the first phase of the investigation, following which stringent provisions of the Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA) were invoked
16 February,2026 04:19 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentThe police said that the driver of the heavy container lost control of the vehicle. After the accident, the driver reportedly abandoned the vehicle at the scene and fled
15 February,2026 09:44 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentA 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 correspondentADVERTISEMENT
