"The kind of bravery that Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj possessed and the concept of 'Swarajya' (self-rule) that he introduced... much later, following in that very tradition and taking inspiration from his ideals, Tipu Sultan waged war against the British," Sapkal said.
15 February,2026 10:48 AM IST | ANI“We have established a committee to investigate whether any technical errors occurred and whose fault it was,” he added.
15 February,2026 08:47 AM IST | Aishwarya IyerMumbai’s Air Quality Index (AQI) on Sunday stands at 135, placing it in the ‘moderate’ category. Such air quality may cause breathing discomfort to people with lung disorders, asthma, and heart diseases
15 February,2026 10:44 AM IST | mid-day online correspondentPart of the slab from underconstruction Green Line 4 crashes on road, traps a car and auto rickshaw underneath; three people hurt
15 February,2026 07:41 AM IST | Team mid-dayA few days ago, Kotecha had conducted a joint inspection of the 2-km stretch of the Metro project passing over LBS Road along with MMRDA and BMC officials
15 February,2026 08:41 AM IST | Rajendra B. AklekarThe Borivli hospital’s multi-specialty wings, which were to open last month, will only be ready by next year
15 February,2026 09:00 AM IST | Ritika GondhalekarCommuters say either make trains AC or non-AC once and for all, or standardise the fare for both
15 February,2026 09:11 AM IST | Rajendra B. AklekarFor 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 Correspondent“We were told they are doing okay, but at the same time we are hearing that they are in the ICU. We are standing outside, wondering how they can be fine if they are still in the ICU. One of our family members has died and we are still coping with that shock,” said Vikas
15 February,2026 08:55 AM IST | Mumbai | Aishwarya IyerADVERTISEMENT
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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