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Mumbai LIVE: 11 workers rescued from forced labour on sugarcane farm in Beed

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:  Police have rescued 11 workers who were allegedly held captive, assaulted and forced to work without wages on a sugarcane farm in Maharashtra's Beed district, an official said on Friday. Follow for LIVE Updates

13 February,2026 06:10 PM IST
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Apple to open its sixth store in India; Apple Borivali to be unveiled on Feb 26

Apple has unveiled the barricade for its upcoming Apple Borivali store at Oberoi Sky City Mall in Mumbai, marking its sixth retail outlet in India and second in the city. The Borivali store features Apple’s peacock-inspired design identity first seen in Bengaluru, Pune and Noida.

13 February,2026 02:44 PM IST | Tarun Verma
Mumbai Crime News

Mumbai: Superstition-fuelled extortion racket busted by Dindoshi Police

Dindoshi 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 | Samiullah Khan
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Bombay High Court calls Mumbai’s road encroachment situation ‘grim’

The Bombay High Court criticised the BMC, questioning whether it lacks the courage to remove illegal encroachments, while hearing a petition by a Powai school over alleged civic inaction

13 February,2026 09:47 AM IST | Agencies
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Mumbai: Massive passenger footfall at Thane, Dombivli sparks safety concerns

Thane, Dombivli and Diva have recorded a sharp rise in daily passenger numbers over the past five years, with Thane station alone witnessing an increase of over 1.42 lakh commuters between 2021-22 and 2024-25, raising concerns over crowding and safety

13 February,2026 09:47 AM IST | Rajendra B. Aklekar
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Mumbai runner at 56 proves age is just a number with Pulwama tribute run

On Valentine’s Day, Mumbai’s Kishore Sarangula will run solo for 12 hours at Shivaji Park to pay tribute to 40 CRPF personnel killed in the 2019 Pulwama terror attack, urging youngsters to pause celebrations and remember the fallen heroes

13 February,2026 09:47 AM IST | Hemal Ashar
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Bombay High Court quotes F Scott Fitzgerald in drunk man’s case

The Bombay High Court cited a quote by American novelist F Scott Fitzgerald while refusing compensation to a man injured in a railway accident, observing that alcohol “ruins everything” and bars relief when injuries stem from intoxication

13 February,2026 09:52 AM IST | Agencies
Mumbai Crime News

Mumbai civic body official alleges Rs 17-lakh property fraud by mother

The 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 | Aishwarya Iyer
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Mumbai: BMC seeks bigger role for corporators in Rs 17,000 crore road project

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation has directed that all excavation and concreting work be completed before the rainy season. Engineers must remain present on-site to ensure strict quality control across 2,121 roads

13 February,2026 09:53 AM IST | Eeshanpriya MS
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IIT Bombay partners with Columbia University to launch AI centre

Indian Institute of Technology Bombay and Columbia University have joined hands to create a research and translation centre dedicated to AI in manufacturing. The collaboration aims to modernise industry and strengthen India’s AI ecosystem

13 February,2026 08:56 AM IST | Agencies
Mumbai Crime News

NDPS crackdown in Nerul: Heroin and ganja seized near railway tracks

Police uncovered a drug distribution network operating from a scrap shop in Sector 28, Nerul. Accused allegedly stored narcotics in nearby huts and transported small packets for sale at Rs 200 each before being caught red-handed during the raid

13 February,2026 08:53 AM IST | Shirish Vaktania
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Byculla lift mishap: ‘I wish I had waited’; survivor recall horror

Five residents were injured after a lift in A wing of Jay Krupa CHS in Ghodapdeo, Byculla East, malfunctioned and plunged between the fourth and fifth floors on Wednesday night. Four women suffered fractures and were hospitalised, while one male resident escaped with minor injuries

13 February,2026 08:43 AM IST | Ritika Gondhalekar
CR announces mega block on its Main and Harbour Lines on Sunday, check details

CR announces mega block on its Main and Harbour Lines on Sunday, check details

The block will be undertaken to carry out important engineering and maintenance works, the Central Railway said, adding that it will affect train operations in Mumbai division

13 February,2026 06:17 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
MPCB Chairman Siddhesh Kadam on Mumbai AQI, dust control and plastic bans

    MPCB Chairman Siddhesh Kadam on Mumbai AQI, dust control and plastic bans

    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.

    03 January,2026 05:58 PM IST
    Thane Police's Damini Squad books 1,013 people during special drive

    Thane Police's Damini Squad books 1,013 people during special drive

    The 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 Iyer
    Mumbai: Man who left snake in Vande Bharat Express train held in Thane

    Mumbai: Man who left snake in Vande Bharat Express train held in Thane

    The 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 correspondent
    Mumbai: 19-year-old held for stealing  scooter in Borivali East

    Mumbai: 19-year-old held for stealing scooter in Borivali East

    During 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 Khan
    Congress targets Maharashtra govt over Bishnoi gang threats to Bollywood celebs

    Congress targets Maharashtra govt over Bishnoi gang threats to Bollywood celebs

    Congress 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 correspondent
     FDA clerk arrested in bribery case, Zirwal offers to resign if implicated

    FDA clerk arrested in bribery case, Zirwal offers to resign if implicated

    An 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 correspondent
    36-year-old man attacked in Maharashtra's Ratnagiri over cricket participation

    36-year-old man attacked in Maharashtra's Ratnagiri over cricket participation

    The victim suffered serious injuries in the incident, which occurred early Sunday in Aare village, Guhagar, approximately 290 kilometres from Ratnagiri, the official said

    12 February,2026 10:05 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
    Mumbai Customs seizes rare antique coins smuggled from London

    Mumbai Customs seizes rare antique coins smuggled from London

    Gold Coin weighing 12.37 grams: East India Company, Bengal Presidency, Gold Mohur from Murshidabad Mint, bearing the name of Shah Alam II, AH 1202/RY 19

    12 February,2026 03:44 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
    Middle-class families duped in flat deals; five booked

    Middle-class families duped in flat deals; five booked

    In three separate cases, five persons have been accused of cheating homebuyers by falsely promising SRA flats in Mumbai. Victims allege they were misled with fake receipts and MoUs

    12 February,2026 07:54 AM IST | Mumbai | Aishwarya Iyer
    Mumbai: Multi-layered cyber fraud network busted; Surat man arrested

    Mumbai: Multi-layered cyber fraud network busted; Surat man arrested

    Mumbai police arrested Narayan Shankar Mali for distributing malicious e-challan APKs, aiding investment and like-share frauds, and channeling defrauded funds. He ran a front ice cream shop in Surat while committing crimes.

    12 February,2026 07:33 AM IST | Mumbai | Samiullah Khan
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