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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 07:54 AM IST | Mumbai | Agencies

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 07:49 AM IST | Mumbai | Rajendra B. Aklekar

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 07:36 AM IST | Mumbai | Hemal Ashar

Horoscope today, Feb 13: Check astrological predictions for all zodiac signs

Wondering what's in store for you today? Well, we've got you covered. Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Virgo, Cancer, Leo, Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius, Pisces

13 February,2026 03:02 AM IST | Mumbai | Shirley Bose

Massive fire breaks out at Naval Dockyard in south Mumbai

According to preliminary information, the blaze started at around 10.15 pm on Thursday night at a building within the Naval Dockyard premises in Colaba area

13 February,2026 12:10 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

Shinde orders crackdown, deportations of illegal Bangladeshis in Maharashtra

Shinde gave the directive during the Mumbai District Planning and Development Committee (DPDC) meeting, a day after the newly elected BJP mayor announced that removing illegal Bangladeshi immigrants encroaching on city roads would be a key priority

12 February,2026 10:48 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

North FOB at Naigaon Railway Station to remain closed for 45 days: WR

The FOB connects Platform No. 1 with Platforms No. 2 and 3. The closure is necessary due to construction and extension work of foot over bridges and platforms at the station

12 February,2026 10:41 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

Bharat Bandh: Unions join protest in Maharashtra's Vasai

The protest was also organised against the four new labour codes introduced by the government, which replaced 29 existing labour laws last year, the protesters said

12 February,2026 10:31 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

Mumbai University scraps 304 old exams including 125 with zero enrolment

Out of the total, 125 examinations have been discontinued because no students registered for them over the past two to three academic years, officials said

12 February,2026 09:52 PM IST | Mumbai | A Correspondent

Rs 813 crore for development approved for Mumbai, check full list of draft here

The approved outlay includes Rs 785.35 crore under the General Plan, Rs 28 crore for the Scheduled Caste Sub-Plan and Rs 72,000 for schemes outside the Tribal Sub-Plan area

12 February,2026 09:33 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

BMC to auction six properties worth Rs 455.48 crore over dues

In addition, two other property owners have been given 21 days long notice to pay tax or else the auction process will be initiated for these properties as well

12 February,2026 08:37 PM IST | Mumbai | Eeshanpriya MS
Rs 813 crore for development approved for Mumbai, check full list of draft here

Rs 813 crore for development approved for Mumbai, check full list of draft here

The approved outlay includes Rs 785.35 crore under the General Plan, Rs 28 crore for the Scheduled Caste Sub-Plan and Rs 72,000 for schemes outside the Tribal Sub-Plan area

12 February,2026 09:33 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
BMC to auction six properties worth Rs 455.48 crore over dues

BMC to auction six properties worth Rs 455.48 crore over dues

In addition, two other property owners have been given 21 days long notice to pay tax or else the auction process will be initiated for these properties as well

12 February,2026 08:37 PM IST | Mumbai | Eeshanpriya MS
Rolls-Royce to expand India operations, co-develop next-gen combat jet engine

Rolls-Royce to expand India operations, co-develop next-gen combat jet engine

Luxury car manufacturer Rolls-Royce on Thursday said it intends to scale up its business in India to support future programmes and partnerships across defence, civil aviation and energy. 

12 February,2026 08:33 PM IST | New Delhi | IANS
Railway cop, locals rescue man after he falls off bridge at Vaitarna

Railway cop, locals rescue man after he falls off bridge at Vaitarna

The rescue operation at when at around 11 pm the on-duty porter Rahul and a railway lineman informed the authorities that a person had fallen into the water beneath the bridge, an official said

12 February,2026 08:26 PM IST | Mumbai | Rajendra B. Aklekar
Mumbai: 6.40 lakh commuters use Harbour Line AC local trains in 16 days

Mumbai: 6.40 lakh commuters use Harbour Line AC local trains in 16 days

According to a Central Railway, the AC Harbour Line services recorded 6,40,017 passengers between January 26 and February 10, 2026, an average of 40,017 commuters per day

12 February,2026 08:03 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

IN PHOTOS: Massive fire breaks out at Naval Dockyard in Mumbai

A massive fire broke out inside the Naval Dockyard near Gateway of India in south Mumbai on Thursday night. Pics/Special Arrangement

13 February,2026 12:18 AM IST | Asif Ali Sayed
WR bags four trophies at Mumbai Flower Show 2026

WR bags four trophies at Mumbai Flower Show 2026

Among the highlights was the First Prize in the garden category for 'BOMBARCI', the garden at the Western Railway General Manager’s residence

12 February,2026 07:49 PM IST | Mumbai | A Correspondent

KDMC launches free health camps across civic centres till Feb 27

KDMC launches free health camps across civic centres till Feb 27

The camp at Bai Rukminibai Hospital was inaugurated on Thursday by newly appointed Mayor Harshali Chaudhary. Speaking at the event, Chaudhary urged citizens to avail themselves of the facilities and said more such camps should be conducted across the city, including in rural pockets

12 February,2026 07:47 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

BMC Standing Committee likely to elect chairperson on February 20

BMC Standing Committee likely to elect chairperson on February 20

After electing Mayor Ritu Tawde and Deputy Mayor Sanjay Ghodi, the 227-member BMC general body will reconvene on February 16 and are likely to decide members of crucial statutory committees, including the Standing Committee

12 February,2026 07:38 PM IST | Mumbai | Eshanpriya MS

Vasai station gets two upgrade in a month, new FOB and elevated deck opens

Vasai station gets two upgrade in a month, new FOB and elevated deck opens

The Mumbai Railway Vikas Corporation Ltd. (MRVC) announced that a 6-metre wide and 42-metre long Foot Over Bridge connecting the east circulating area to island platforms 4-5 and 6-7 has been completed and opened for use

12 February,2026 06:39 PM IST | Mumbai | Rajendra B. Aklekar

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
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