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No 'compulsion' to learn Hindi as 3rd language, says Maharashtra CM

No 'compulsion' to learn Hindi as 3rd language, says Maharashtra CM

The state government on Tuesday issued an order saying Hindi will "generally" be taught as the third language to students in Marathi and English medium schools from classes 1 to 5

Maharashtra clears Rs 20,000 grant for 1,109 devotee groups going to Pandharpur

Of these, funds have already been disbursed to 902 Dindis registered last year, providing timely financial support to devotees embarking on the revered Wari tradition

18 June,2025 01:41 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

Mumbai: Harbour line disrupted during rush hour after trespasser struck by train

Commuters on the Harbour line faced major disruptions during Wednesday’s morning rush hour after a trespasser was hit by a train and became entangled in its wheels. The train was reportedly halted twice. Several trains running behind it also faced delay.

18 June,2025 01:32 PM IST | Mumbai | Rajendra B. Aklekar
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?”

18 June,2025 01:21 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

Hindi is spoken largely in public life, learning it will benefit students: Bhuse

The Maharashtra government on Tuesday issued an order saying Hindi will "generally" be taught as the third language to students in Marathi and English medium schools in the state from classes 1 to 5

18 June,2025 12:58 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

Mithi River desilting scam: ED summons Dino Morea again for questioning

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Wednesday (June 18) issued a fresh summons to Bollywood actor Dino Morea in the Mithi River desilting scam. The actor was previously summoned by the agency on June 12, 2025.

18 June,2025 12:32 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

Mumbai rains: After heavy downpour, Powai Lake reaches capacity and overflows

According to civic officials, the lake started to overflow around 6 am on Tuesday after continuous downpours caused its catchment area to receive significant water inflow

18 June,2025 12:27 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

Mumbai Diary: Wednesday Dossier

Working in the kitchen gets all the more fun when a friend joins in. For chef Manuel Olveira, the Sunday brunch at La Panthera in Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC) is a chance to have fun

18 June,2025 12:12 PM IST | Mumbai | Team mid-day

Mumbai: Bandra station to celebrate 165th year with a fest

On Saturday, Divisional Railway Manager of Mumbai Central Division, Pankaj Singh, along with others, participated in a Shramdaan (voluntary cleaning) drive at Bandra Station. This initiative was part of the Bandra Station Mahotsav Heritage Function and focused on promoting cleanliness, hygiene, and passenger safety

18 June,2025 12:08 PM IST | Mumbai | Rajendra B. Aklekar

Thane school shifts to online teaching amid suspected health scare

On Tuesday, the school administration stated that reports indicating a significant number of students affected by dengue are "baseless allegations with vested interests." TMC's Medical Officer of Health Dr Prasad Patil, said a civic team was sent to the school on Monday following complaints from parents

18 June,2025 11:39 AM IST | Thane | mid-day online correspondent

BMC files complaint after industrial waste found in cleaned Dharavi drain

Mumbai civic body said the complaint was filed at the Shahu Nagar police station on Monday by a junior supervisor from the solid waste management department of the BMC's G North ward

18 June,2025 10:58 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

Mumbai weather updates: Heavy rainfall likely today, IMD issues yellow alert

The IMD's Santacruz observatory recorded a maximum temperature of 32.6 degrees Celsius and a minimum of 26.1 degrees Celsius on Wednesday. Meanwhile, the Colaba observatory reported a high of 31.6 degrees Celsius and a low of 25.6 degrees Celsius, as per the latest Mumbai weather updates

18 June,2025 10:27 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
BMC files complaint after industrial waste found in cleaned Dharavi drain

BMC files complaint after industrial waste found in cleaned Dharavi drain

Mumbai civic body said the complaint was filed at the Shahu Nagar police station on Monday by a junior supervisor from the solid waste management department of the BMC's G North ward

18 June,2025 10:58 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Mumbai weather updates: Heavy rainfall likely today, IMD issues yellow alert

Mumbai weather updates: Heavy rainfall likely today, IMD issues yellow alert

The IMD's Santacruz observatory recorded a maximum temperature of 32.6 degrees Celsius and a minimum of 26.1 degrees Celsius on Wednesday. Meanwhile, the Colaba observatory reported a high of 31.6 degrees Celsius and a low of 25.6 degrees Celsius, as per the latest Mumbai weather updates

18 June,2025 10:27 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Mumbai rains: Water levels in city’s seven reservoirs reach 10.19 per cent

Mumbai rains: Water levels in city’s seven reservoirs reach 10.19 per cent

Of these, Tansa has 9.99 per cent water stock, Modak Sagar 27.20 per cent, Middle Vaitarna 11.54 per cent, Upper Vaitarna 9.07 per cent, Bhatsa 5.90 per cent, Vihar 35.64 per cent, and Tulsi 34.83 per cent

18 June,2025 09:45 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Mumbai: Mother with MBBS dream for daughter loses Rs 45 lakh

Mumbai: Mother with MBBS dream for daughter loses Rs 45 lakh

The accused has been identified as Meghna Santosh Satpute, a nurse residing in Andheri East. She is married and has two children. Police suspect she may have defrauded several other families using similar tactics

18 June,2025 09:18 AM IST | Mumbai | Samiullah Khan
Air India cites aircraft unavailability for Ahmedabad-Gatwick flight halt

Air India cites aircraft unavailability for Ahmedabad-Gatwick flight halt

Around 200 passengers, who had planned their journey over a month in advance, were left stranded at Ahmedabad airport. The flight was initially scheduled to depart at 1.10 pm, but passengers began receiving messages from Air India stating that it was delayed to 2.55 pm

18 June,2025 09:13 AM IST | Mumbai | Shirish Vaktania | Nimesh Dave

Air India tragedy: Cabin crew Aparna Mahadik's mortal remains reach her home

The mortal remains of Aparna Mahadik, a cabin crew member of the Air India flight that crashed in Ahmedabad on June 12, were brought to Mumbai. The casket arrived at her Goregaon (East) residence for final respects. Her last rites will be performed at the Goregaon electric cremation ground (PICS/SATEJ SHINDE)

17 June,2025 11:15 PM IST | Divya Nair
Air India plane crash: Family performs last rites of AI-171 flight captain

Air India plane crash: Family performs last rites of AI-171 flight captain

Capt. Sabharwal, an experienced pilot with 8200 flying hours, was known to be a gentle and kindhearted man. “We met him almost every day while he walked with his father in the society complex. It is hard to believe that we won’t be seeing him anymore,” said a neighbour requesting anonymity

18 June,2025 09:09 AM IST | Mumbai | Madhulika Ram Kavattur

Eknath Shinde expresses confidence in Shiv Sena's success in local body polls

Eknath Shinde expresses confidence in Shiv Sena's success in local body polls

On June 11, stressing that the state leadership will decide on the alliance in the local body elections, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said that they will contest the polls under the Mahayuti alliance

18 June,2025 09:05 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

How 4000-kg tail of Boeing Dreamliner was retrieved from college hostel building

How 4000-kg tail of Boeing Dreamliner was retrieved from college hostel building

This challenging operation was carried out under the supervision of Mohammad Soyeb Vhora, an official from the solid waste management department of the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC), with crane operators Om Prakash and Rohit Yadav, both of whom have been working in the field for the past 12 years

18 June,2025 09:04 AM IST | Ahmedabad | Shirish Vaktania | Nimesh Dave

Indian Railways to host heritage events at 15 Maharashtra stations

Indian Railways to host heritage events at 15 Maharashtra stations

Out of these, 15 stations are located in Maharashtra, most of which are part of the Central Railway. These include Mumbai CSMT, Byculla, Reay Road, Asangaon, Vasind, Kasara, Igatpuri, Murtizapur, Nagpur, Ahmednagar, Kolhapur, Wathar, Devlali, and all stations along the Neral–Matheran line

18 June,2025 08:59 AM IST | Mumbai | Rajendra B. Aklekar

Mumbai Rains: IMD issues 5-Day heavy rain alert, Andheri subway submerged

    Mumbai Rains: IMD issues 5-Day heavy rain alert, Andheri subway submerged

    Mumbai is once again battling relentless monsoon showers. The IMD has issued a 5-day heavy to very heavy rainfall warning for Mumbai, Thane, Palghar, Raigad, and other coastal areas. Waterlogging, pothole-ridden highways, and traffic jams have already disrupted daily life. In some areas, the situation is turning dangerous with a mix of rainwater, sewage, and sludge flooding key roads.

    16 June,2025 08:00 PM IST
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