Raj Thackeray has been in headlines amid talks of an alliance with his estranged cousin brother Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena (UBT) for the upcoming BrihanMumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections
Patole, the former Maharashtra Congress chief, also broke ranks with the party's line as his mockery of the nation's braves questions the integrity of the armed forces and also the unprecedented operation that they undertook on May 6-7 to hit terror bases in Pakistan
This incident occurred earlier this week due to an explosion of a container while the vessel was en route to Mumbai from Colombo, off the coast of Kerala. The firefighting operations, focusing on the forward cargo holds of the ship, are being directed by Indian Coast Guard ships Samudra Prahari and Samarth
The meeting comes amid speculation over rapprochement between Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray and his politically estranged cousin Raj Thackeray, who heads the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS)
Maharashtra reported 107 new Covid-19 cases on Wednesday, taking the total of viral infections detected in the state so far this year to 1,700, as per the public health department
According to the IMD, Mumbai’s forecast for Wednesday predicted “light to moderate rain/thundershowers”, but there was no sign of rain throughout the day. This absence of rain has caused humidity levels to fluctuate once again. As per IMD data, humidity levels in early May had touched 90 per cent, which dropped to around 60 per cent
Master plan shared exclusively with mid-day addresses more than just deficiencies in existing drainage system to prevent railway tracks from being submerged during the monsoon months
Aaditya Thackeray claimed the master plan states that people residing in Dharavi till 2000 will be eligible for rehabilitation within Dharavi, while the rest will be shifted to Kurla, Ghatkopar, Mulund, Vikhroli and the Deonar dumping ground
Reiterating the BJP's demand for Siddaramaiah's resignation, Ramdas Athawale said that it was the job of the Opposition to demand resignation in such incidents
According to police sources, the 35-year-old victim, a homemaker from Satyanagar, Borivli West, came across a reel on Instagram promoting child modelling opportunities. Upon contacting the number mentioned, she was approached by Jaikishan Singh, who posed as a casting coordinator
According to the weather forecast, the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) will experience light to moderate rain initially, but the intensity is likely to increase by the weekend, with potential for heavy rainfall at isolated locations
The BMC typically monitors pothole complaints that citizens submit via social media and through the local ward office’s control rooms. However, over the past few years, the civic body has frequently developed new digital portals or mobile applications in an attempt to streamline citizens’ complaints
According to the weather forecast, the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) will experience light to moderate rain initially, but the intensity is likely to increase by the weekend, with potential for heavy rainfall at isolated locations
12 June,2025 09:35 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentThe BMC typically monitors pothole complaints that citizens submit via social media and through the local ward office’s control rooms. However, over the past few years, the civic body has frequently developed new digital portals or mobile applications in an attempt to streamline citizens’ complaints
12 June,2025 09:25 AM IST | Mumbai | Eeshanpriya MSExplaining the extradition protocol, a senior Mumbai Crime Branch officer said, “When a wanted accused is arrested in a foreign country, we initiate the process through official channels. A formal request is sent to the CBI [Central Bureau of Investigation], which acts as the National Central Bureau for the Interpol in India"
12 June,2025 08:50 AM IST | Mumbai | Diwakar SharmaRajesh Patil, joint managing director of the Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation (MSRDC), said, “The construction of the VBSL project is progressing rapidly. So far, 25 per cent of the work has been completed, which includes the foundation and pier work in certain places. The project is expected to be completed by July 2027”
12 June,2025 08:40 AM IST | Mumbai | Ranjeet JadhavCivic officials stated that the purpose of the traffic calming devices is to control the speed of oncoming traffic from LBS Marg. Aniket Suranje, a site engineer from the BMC’s road department, said, “LBS Marg sees a lot of traffic and the ROB has S-shaped entrances, so these speed breakers exist to prevent commuters from speeding
12 June,2025 08:35 AM IST | Mumbai | Madhulika Ram KavatturADVERTISEMENT
Actor Dino Morea appeared before the Directorate of Enforcement (ED) office in Mumbai earlier on Thursday to record his statement in connection with the multi-crore Mithi River desilting scam. (Pics/ Atul Kamble)
Crowded homes, packed public transport, and shared workspaces in big cities make it all too easy for infections to spread like wildfire. “It’s like the perfect storm for bacteria and viruses,” says Dr Hasanain Shikari, consultant ophthalmologist at Saifee Hospital
12 June,2025 08:18 AM IST | Mumbai | Ananya Raje
During the probe, investigators traced the ransom call to Nagaland. A team from the Crime Branch was then dispatched to the Northeastern state, where they managed to detain all three accused. Before the situation could escalate into a local law and order issue, the team swiftly returned to Mumbai with the detainees
12 June,2025 08:10 AM IST | Mumbai | Diwakar Sharma
Civic body examines feasibility of enhancing drain capacity from 55 mm to 120 mm per hour after surge in flooding incidents
12 June,2025 08:00 AM IST | Mumbai | A Correspondent
Mumbai’s drinking water stock has dropped to 9.8 per cent, around 141,866 million litres, enough to last only until the end of July, raising concerns ahead of the monsoon’s full arrival
12 June,2025 07:52 AM IST | Mumbai | A Correspondent
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Several passengers died and many were injured after falling from an overcrowded local train between Mumbra and Diva stations on Mumbai's Central Railway line during peak hours. The incident occurred around 9:30 AM when two packed trains passed each other, and footboard commuters reportedly collided due to congestion. Victims were rushed to Kalwa Hospital but were declared dead on arrival. The accident has sparked fresh concerns over railway safety and overcrowding in Mumbai’s suburban train network.
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