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BMC to organise yoga sessions across city on June 21 to mark International Day

BMC to organise yoga sessions across city on June 21 to mark International Day

To commemorate the International Day of Yoga, observed annually on June 21, a central yoga session has been organised by BMC’s D-Ward at the Gokuldas Tejpal Hall, near August Kranti Maidan in Grant Road (West). The session will take place from 6.30 am to 7.30 am

Mumbai local train services hit after overhead wire snag near Palghar station

An overhead wire issue at Palghar since 18:55. up (towards Mumbai) and down (travelling out of Mumbai) trains held up. Tower wagon are being moved to site, the Western Railway said in a statement

20 June,2025 08:38 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

Shiv Sena (UBT)'s Bhaskar Jadhav slams Ekanth Shinde, says he has no idea

Shiv Sena (UBT) chief held a meeting with party leaders. It has been reported that Uddhav Thackeray called a crucial meeting with district heads, contact heads, and MLAs of the party. Bhaskar Jadhav criticised Eknath Shinde's recent remarks against Uddhav Thackeray, alleging that Shinde's words seemed to be dictated by the BJP.

20 June,2025 07:19 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

Mumbai reports 11 Covid-19 cases, 53 across Maharashtra

Since January 2025, a total number of 32 deaths have been reported in the state, out of which 31 were with comorbidities and one with other disease, officials said

20 June,2025 06:11 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

WR to operate block between Borivali and Bhayandar on Saturday night

An official statement said that to carry out maintenance work of tracks, signaling and overhead equipment, a jumbo block will be taken on up fast lines from 23:15 hrs, to 02.45 hrs and down fast lines from 0:45 hrs, to 04:15 hrs, between Borivali and Bhayandar stations on the intervening night of Saturday/Sunday, June 21/22, 2025

20 June,2025 05:49 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

Maharashtra govt extends deadline for HSRP to August 15

This is the third extension by the Maharashtra state transport department for vehicles registered before April 1, 2019. The original deadline of March 31 was first extended to the end of April, then to June 30, and now to August 15, due to a poor response from vehicle owners, officials said

20 June,2025 05:46 PM IST | Mumbai | Rajendra B. Aklekar

Delhi govt likely to study Mumbai's Dharavi model for slum redevelopment in city

The redevelopment of Dharavi, a vast slum sprawl in the heart of Mumbai, will be carried out through a special purpose vehicle set up through a joint venture between the Adani Group and the Maharashtra government

20 June,2025 04:08 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

Bombay HC flags commuter deaths on Mumbai locals, urges preventive measures

The court suggested installing automatic door-closing mechanisms in Mumbai local trains to prevent commuters from falling off, but insisted this was an advice purely from a "layman" perspective and Railway expert views were needed on the issue

20 June,2025 03:57 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

Maha govt extends deadline for high-security registration plates to Aug 15

As per the transport department's estimates, Maharashtra has 2.10 crore old vehicles registered before April 1, 2019. However, only 23 lakh were fitted with HSRPs in the last six months

20 June,2025 03:24 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

Raj Thackeray sparks Hindi-in-schools debate: Voices from Mumbai classrooms

As the Maharashtra government proposes introducing Hindi as a third language in Maharashtra schools, students and parents weigh in over the idea, sparking a larger debate on identity, practicality and educational priorities

20 June,2025 03:24 PM IST | Mumbai | Anushree Gaikwad

Navi Mumbai: 20 MNS activists booked for creating ruckus civic hospital

A case has been registered against 20 activists of the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS). The case against the members of the political parties has been registered for allegedly creating a fracas at a civic hospital in Navi Mumbai.

20 June,2025 02:56 PM IST | Thane

Congress President Kharge extends birthday wishes to President Murmu

Prime Minister Narendra Modi also wished President Droupadi Murmu a happy birthday and praised her life, leadership, and dedication to serving the nation

20 June,2025 02:53 PM IST | New Delhi | ANI
Navi Mumbai: 20 MNS activists booked for creating ruckus civic hospital

Navi Mumbai: 20 MNS activists booked for creating ruckus civic hospital

A case has been registered against 20 activists of the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS). The case against the members of the political parties has been registered for allegedly creating a fracas at a civic hospital in Navi Mumbai.

20 June,2025 02:56 PM IST | Thane
Congress President Kharge extends birthday wishes to President Murmu

Congress President Kharge extends birthday wishes to President Murmu

Prime Minister Narendra Modi also wished President Droupadi Murmu a happy birthday and praised her life, leadership, and dedication to serving the nation

20 June,2025 02:53 PM IST | New Delhi | ANI
Navi Mumbai: Fire breakout at scrap godown at Bhandarli, no injuries reported

Navi Mumbai: Fire breakout at scrap godown at Bhandarli, no injuries reported

A fire broke out at a scrap godown near the Power Plant Godown. As informed by the Disaster Management Cell, a godown close to MHADA Colony in Uttar Shiv Gaon along the Mumbra-Panvel Road. Howeverm the authorities have not reported any casualties.

20 June,2025 02:10 PM IST | Navi Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Ahmedabad plane crash: Mumbai bids emotional farewell to co-pilot Clive Kunder

Ahmedabad plane crash: Mumbai bids emotional farewell to co-pilot Clive Kunder

On Thursday in Mumbai, First Officer Clive Kunder, the co-pilot of the Air India plane that crashed in Ahmedabad last week, was laid to rest. His funeral was held at Sewri Christian Cemetery in the afternoon, just hours after his body was brought from Ahmedabad. Hundreds of people, including his heartbroken family, gathered to bid him farewell

20 June,2025 01:50 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Prefer a language other than Hindi? You'll need 20 students, says Maharashtra GR

Prefer a language other than Hindi? You'll need 20 students, says Maharashtra GR

On Tuesday, the Maharashtra government came out with orders which state that if anyone wants to have an alternative language to Hindi, they can opt for the same, but it would require a minimum of 20 students in the class

20 June,2025 01:10 PM IST | Mumbai | Sanjeev Shivadekar

Shiv Sena celebrates 59th Foundation Day, eyes BMC win under Shinde – see pics

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister (CM) Eknath Shinde led the 59th Foundation Day celebrations of Shiv Sena at Dome SVP Stadium in Worli, Mumbai, on Thursday, June 19. Speaking at the event, the Deputy CM dubbed his rival and Shiv Sena (UBT) President Uddhav Thackeray as a "betrayer", accusing him of being desperate for power and changing colours like a chameleon. After registering a victory in the Maharashtra Assembly Elections 2024 in November, the party is now looking to win the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation and other civic bodies in Maharashtra. PICS/ASHISH RAJE   

19 June,2025 11:25 PM IST | Divya Nair
MNS warns of agitation over Hindi in Maharashtra schools

MNS warns of agitation over Hindi in Maharashtra schools

Thackeray also drew attention to what he sees as hypocrisy at the Centre. “When Prime Minister Modi and Amit Shah are in power at the Centre, and Hindi is not being forced in Gujarat, why is it being forced here in Maharashtra? Are they trying to make it easier for IAS officers who don’t want to learn Marathi?”

20 June,2025 01:06 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

Mumbai: Transformer collapses in Naigaon after heavy rain and strong winds

Mumbai: Transformer collapses in Naigaon after heavy rain and strong winds

There was no one on the road at the time, which averted a major accident. Due to the incident, the power supply in the area was disrupted. Residents have strongly expressed their anger, blaming the negligence of the MSEDCL (Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company) for the mishap

20 June,2025 12:44 PM IST | Mumbai | Diwakar Sharma

Sharad Pawar: MVA to discuss united fight in civic polls

Sharad Pawar: MVA to discuss united fight in civic polls

"Though we have not yet held discussions with the Congress, our party, the Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena (UBT), the Shetkari Kamgar Paksh, and other parties will come together and explore the possibility of contesting the polls together. A final decision will be taken, as we wish to fight the polls together," Sharad Pawar stated

20 June,2025 11:51 AM IST | Pune | mid-day online correspondent

Maharashtra: Eknath Shinde hails party's progress, slams Uddhav Thackeray

Maharashtra: Eknath Shinde hails party's progress, slams Uddhav Thackeray

The Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister hit out at the Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena (UBT) and stated that in 2014, Shiv Sena contested 282 seats and had a strike rate of 22 per cent; however, the party ended up winning 60 out of 80 seats in the 2024 elections. Shinde said whatever, the seats Shiv Sena (UBT) won were because of Congress's "mercy"

20 June,2025 11:43 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

Women fight on speeding Mumbai local, hair-pulling chaos caught on camera

    Women fight on speeding Mumbai local, hair-pulling chaos caught on camera

    A shocking video has surfaced showing a fierce fight between women passengers inside a crowded Mumbai local train. The incident took place on the Western Railway line on a train between Virar and Churchgate stations, where an argument near the train door quickly escalated into a physical scuffle. Chaos erupted inside the moving train as passengers struggled to control the situation. The video has since gone viral, raising fresh concerns over safety and overcrowding in Mumbai’s lifeline — the local trains.

    20 June,2025 05:24 PM IST
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