The Maharashtra government has approved an ambitious new health campaign called “My Village, Healthy Village”, led by state Health Minister Prakash Abitkar. The campaign aims to strengthen rural health services and make villages healthier, disease-free and self-reliant through active public participation, an official statement said on Tuesday. The decision was approved in the state cabinet meeting held on Tuesday. The event will be implemented across Maharashtra every year from April 1 to March 31 as a state-wide public health movement. The statement said that the main goal of the campaign is to improve health standards at the village level by coordinating key rural services such as sanitation, clean drinking water, nutrition and social awareness. It focuses on preventive and promotive healthcare rather than only medical treatment. The initiative also seeks to encourage healthy lifestyles and positive changes in health-related social behaviour. Special attention to be given to reducing diseases Under the scheme, special attention will be given to reducing both communicable and non-communicable diseases, the statement said. Other priority areas include maternal and child health, nutrition, sanitation, safe water supply, wastewater management, lifestyle diseases and mental health care. The government aims to ensure that citizens receive accessible and quality health services. To ensure effective implementation, committees will be formed at state, divisional, district, taluka and gram panchayat levels. The state-level committee will be chaired by the Health Minister and will include senior officials such as Additional Chief Secretaries, Commissioners and Directors from various departments. A separate state-level action committee will also be set up under the leadership of the Principal Secretary of the Public Health Department, it said. Cabinet approves a budget of Rs 80.75 crore Villages will be evaluated based on guidelines issued by the Health Department. Villages that score more than 70 per cent of the total marks will be declared “Healthy Villages”. These villages will be rewarded with certificates, mementoes and cash prizes. The cabinet has approved a budget of approximately Rs 80.75 crore for the implementation of this campaign. The government has stated that the ‘My Village, Healthy Village’ initiative is intended to become a people’s movement, involving not only the Health Department but also all sections of society. The scheme is expected to provide a new direction to rural healthcare and strengthen the vision of building a healthy Maharashtra.
10 February,2026 09:33 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentThe Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has began action against the property tax defaulters in Mumbai and have issued seizure notices to several property owners, officials said on Tuesday. According to an official statement, the Mumbai civic body launched a strict drive against property tax defaulters, especially owners of plots, residential-cum-commercial buildings, commercial premises, and industrial units. The action comes after repeated warnings failed to prompt payment from major defaulters. The BMC has issued seizure notices under Section 203 of the Mumbai Municipal Corporation Act to those who have deliberately avoided paying property tax despite having sufficient financial capacity. The notices warn that if dues are not cleared within the stipulated time, the property will be seized and, if necessary, auctioned, officials said. Move aims to protect honest taxpayers: BMC The civic body said the move aims to protect honest taxpayers, speed up tax collection, and ensure steady revenue for civic services, infrastructure and development projects across the city. Despite multiple appeals and follow-up notices, many property owners continued to delay payment. The BMC has therefore begun strong enforcement measures, including seizure and attachment of properties. This includes plots, residential-cum-commercial buildings, commercial premises and industrial units. The action is being carried out under the directions of Municipal Commissioner Bhushan Gagrani, Additional Municipal Commissioner (City) Dr Ashwini Joshi, and guidance from Joint Commissioner (Tax Assessment & Collection) Vishwas Shankarwar. Authorities have repeatedly urged defaulters to pay dues within the deadline to avoid penalties and legal action. However, the administration has now initiated stringent action against those who still fail to comply. Tax collection figures The BMC’s Tax Assessment and Collection Department collected Rs 5,426.81 crore in property tax from 1 April 2025 to 4 February 2026. The civic body has launched an extensive two-month campaign to further improve collections and ensure compliance. Seizure and auction process Defaulters are being issued notices under Sections 203, 204, 205 and 206 of the Mumbai Municipal Corporation Act. If taxes remain unpaid after the deadline, the BMC will seize movable and immovable property and proceed to auction it. The BMC has also stated that if dues are not recovered from the property, the civic body may auction the property as per the interim order of the High Court in Petition No. 2592/2013. Ten defaulters as per civic data The BMC released a list of the top ten property owners targeted in the recovery drive on February 10, 2026. The outstanding amounts are as follows- 1. Messrs Kamla Mills (G South Ward) – Rs 12.01 crore 2. Messrs Sumer Corporation Chandivali Farms (L Ward) – Rs 11.98 crore 3. Messrs Transcon Sheth Creators (P North Ward) – Rs 11.98 crore 4. Messrs Formost Realtors Pvt Ltd (H East Ward) – Rs 11.91 crore 5. Messrs Shri Sai Group (K West Ward) – Rs 11.31 crore 6. Messrs Accord Builders (L Ward) – Rs 11.20 crore 7. Messrs Sumer Corporation Chandivali Farms (L Ward) – Rs 10.63 crore 8. Messrs Amir Parks & Amusement Pvt Ltd (P South Ward) – Rs 9.56 crore 9. Messrs Imtiaz Abdul Gaffar (K West Ward) – Rs 2.54 crore 10. Aminullah Zahidullah (H West Ward) – Rs 2.51 crore
10 February,2026 09:09 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentCentral Railway, while sharing Maharashtra train updates, on Tuesday announced that it will run special trains between Mumbai-Madgaon, Panvel-Ratnagiri district. An official statement said that in response to increased passenger demand, Indian Railways has announced special train services on key routes in Maharashtra. These include reserved and unreserved services between Lokmanya Tilak Terminus (LTT) Mumbai and Madgaon, as well as Panvel and Ratnagiri. Reserved special train: LTT-Madgaon-LTT Two special reserved services will operate between LTT Mumbai and Madgaon - - Train No. 01003 (LTT to Madgaon) Departs LTT on 12 February 2026 at 07:55 hrs, arriving at Madgaon the same day at 22:00 hrs. - Train No. 01004 (Madgaon to LTT) Departs Madgaon on 11 February 2026 at 16:30 hrs, arriving at LTT the next day at 05:50 hrs. Halts include: Thane, Panvel, Pen, Roha, Mangaon, Khed, Chiplun, Sangameshwar Road, Ratnagiri, Adavali, Vilavade, Rajapur Road, Vaibhavwadi Road, Kankavali, Sindhudurg, Kudal, Sawantwadi Road, Thivim and Karmali. Coach composition: 20 Sleeper Class coaches and 2 General Second Class cum Guard’s brake vans. Bookings: Open on February 11, 2026 at PRS counters and on the IRCTC website. Unreserved Special Train: Panvel-Ratnagiri A single unreserved MEMU special service will run between Panvel and Ratnagiri: - Train No. 01157 (Panvel to Ratnagiri) Departs Panvel on 10 February 2026 at 20:25 hrs, arriving at Ratnagiri at 04:00 hrs the next day. Halts include: Pen, Roha, Kolad, Indapur Road, Mangaon, Goregaon Road, Veer, Sape Wamne, Karanjadi, Vinhere, Diwankhavati, Kalambani Budruk, Khed, Anjani, Chiplun, Sawarda, Aravali Road and Sangameshwar Road. Coach composition: 8-car MEMU. Ticketing: Unreserved tickets can be booked through the UTS system or the RailOne app. Additional special trains for Mumbai, Pune, Sawantwadi, Nagpur Central Railway on Tuesday announced the operation of 24 special train services between Mumbai, Pune and other key destinations, including Nagpur, Kolhapur and Sawantwadi Road, to cater to increased passenger demand. According to the official statement, the special trains will operate between Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT) and Nagpur, Kolhapur and Sawantwadi Road, Lokmanya Tilak Terminus (LTT) and Nagpur, and Pune and Nagpur on select dates in February 2026. Central Railway will run six special services between CSMT and Kolhapur, six services between CSMT and Sawantwadi Road, two CSMT–Nagpur superfast specials, four LTT–Nagpur services, and six Pune–Nagpur superfast special trains. These trains will halt at major stations, including Dadar, Thane, Kalyan, Pune, Nashik Road, Manmad, Bhusaval, Jalgaon, Akola, Wardha, Satara, Sangli, Miraj, Ratnagiri and several Konkan Railway stations, depending on the route. The special trains will also include a mix of AC 2-Tier, AC 3-Tier, Sleeper Class and General Second Class coaches to accommodate passengers across categories. The details of the special train that will be introduced by the Central Railways are: CSMT-Kolhapur-CSMT Special (6 services) - Train no. 01029 will depart from CSMT on February 13 and 20 at 02.30 pm and will arrive at Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj Terminus, Kolhapur, at 04.20 am the next day. - Train no. 01030 Special will depart from Shri Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj Terminus, Kolhapur, on February 14, 19 and 21 at 03:55 pm and will arrive in CSMT at 04:05 am the next day. CSMT-Sawantwadi Road -CSMT Special - Train no. 01129 Special will depart from CSMT on February 14, 19 and 21 at 12:20 am and will arrive in Sawantwadi Road at 12:30 pm the same day. - Train no. 01130 Special will depart from Sawantwadi Road on the 14th, 19th and 21st at 05:20 pm and will arrive in CSMT at 04:05 am the next day. CSMT-Nagpur-CSMT Superfast Special - Train no. 02139 Superfast Special will depart from CSMT on 19 February at 12:20 am and will arrive in Nagpur at 03:30 pm on the same day. - Train no. 02140 Superfast Special will depart from Nagpur on February 17 at 08:00 pm and will arrive in CSMT at 01:30 pm the next day. LTT-Nagpur-LTT Special - Train No. 01021 Superfast Special: Will depart from Lokmanya Tilak Terminal (LTT) on February 14 and 21 at 12:55 am and will arrive in Nagpur at 03:45 pm the same day. - Train No. 01022 The special will depart from Nagpur on February 14 and 21 at 08:00 pm and will arrive in LTT at 11:45 am the next day. Pune-Nagpur-Pune Superfast Special - Train No. 01467 will depart from Pune on February 13 and 20 at 03:50 pm and will arrive in Nagpur at 06:30 am the next day. - Train No. 01468 will depart from Nagpur on February 14 and 21 at 08:00 am and will arrive in Pune at 11:30 pm the same day. - Train No. 01419 will depart from Pune on February 18 at 03:50 pm and will arrive in Nagpur at 06:30 am the next day. - Train No. 01420 will depart from Nagpur on Fbruary 19 at 08:00 am and will arrive in Pune at 11:30 hrs the same day. All the Pune-Nagpur-Pune Superfast trains will be halting at Uruli, Daund Chord Line, Ahilyanagar, Belapur, Kopergaon, Manmad, Jalgaon, Bhusaval, Malkapur, Shegaon, Akola, Badnera, Dhamangaon and Wardha.
10 February,2026 07:53 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentNationalist Congress Party (NCP) (SP) leader Rohit Pawar on Tuesday questioned last-minute changes and suspected sabotage angle in Ajit Pawar's death. Rohit Pawar made a detailed presentation to address doubts surrounding the circumstances in the plane crash near Baramati last month. The late Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar was killed in an airplane crash on January 28, 2026. Speaking at a press conference after the presentation, Rohit Pawar raised questions about last-minute changes in Ajit Pawar’s travel plans. Rohit Pawar said that his uncle Ajit Pawar was originally scheduled to travel from Mumbai to Pune on the evening of January 27, and his convoy was also ready. However, a meeting with a senior leader delayed him, leading to a change in plans and travel being shifted to the morning of January 28. Rohit Pawar said that Ajit Pawar was always cautious about flying and avoided unnecessary risks. Although he reached the airport on time, the flight departed late, he added. Rohit Pawar raises sabotage suspicions angle Rohit Pawar alleged that there were grounds to suspect sabotage in the air crash that killed his uncle. He demanded a comprehensive investigation by multiple expert agencies, including international bodies. Notably, NCP (SP) chief Sharad Pawar has earlier ruled out any conspiracy and described the incident as an accident. Rohit Pawar said the Crime Investigation Department (CID) alone would not have sufficient authority to probe the case thoroughly. He called for an independent investigation involving agencies such as the US National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), France’s Bureau of Enquiry and Analysis (BEA), the UK-based Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB), along with Indian agencies. He also raised concerns that the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) functions under the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), which could limit the scope of an independent inquiry. लाईव्ह |📍मुंबई | पत्रकारांशी संवाद |🗓️10-02-2026 https://t.co/9XAKinUZZx — Rohit Pawar (@RRPSpeaks) February 10, 2026 Questions over pilot and aircraft operator Rohit Pawar questioned the background of pilot Capt Sumit Kapoor, who was flying the aircraft on January 28, citing his past suspension for alcohol consumption. He also raised doubts about VSR Company, which owned the Learjet, and the handling agency Arrow. He alleged that VSR Company exercised influence over DGCA officials and questioned why its licence was not cancelled despite a previous aircraft crash in 2023. Rohit Pawar raised several technical questions, including whether the aircraft’s transponder was intentionally switched off in the final moments. He questioned why the pilot attempted landing on Runway 11 despite poor visibility and why no corrective action was taken when the aircraft tilted. He also demanded CCTV footage of earlier Learjet landings to verify whether the aircraft carried illegal additional fuel tanks. Change in travel plans and delay According to Rohit Pawar, Ajit Pawar was originally scheduled to travel to Pune on the evening of January 27, with his convoy ready. However, a late meeting with a senior leader delayed the plan, and the flight was booked late at night. Although the flight was scheduled to depart at 7 am on January 28, it took off only at 8.10 am, he said. The Learjet crash near Baramati airport killed Ajit Pawar, pilot Capt Sumit Kapoor, co-pilot Capt Shambhavi Pathak, PSO Vidip Jadhav and flight attendant Pinky Mali. The Ministry of Civil Aviation stated that Baramati is an uncontrolled airfield without a dedicated air traffic control tower. The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau and DGCA have inspected the site, recovered the black box, and the Maharashtra CID has taken over the probe after an accidental death case was registered by Pune Rural Police. (with PTI inputs)
10 February,2026 07:17 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentThe Maharashtra Cabinet on Tuesday approved a new land acquisition and allotment policy for development projects under the proposed 'Third Mumbai' near the Mumbai Trans Harbour Link (MTHL), also known as Atal Setu, reported the PTI. Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said around 200 square kilometres of land has been handed over to the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) to ensure planned development in the region. The policy will apply to areas under the newly formed New Town Development Authority and future projects implemented by MMRDA. The policy aims to speed up infrastructure development in the MTHL impact zone, which is expected to reduce congestion in Mumbai and promote balanced regional growth. Atal Setu connects Sewri in Mumbai with Nhava Sheva in Navi Mumbai. Other projects approved The Cabinet also approved a long-term loan of Rs 15,000 crore from NABARD for water resource projects, benefiting nearly eight lakh hectares of farmland. Other major decisions included land allocation for a cricket stadium in Kolhapur, formation of an SPV for the Purandar airport project in Pune, launch of a village health campaign, and approval of the Maharashtra government's PPP Policy 2026., according to the PTI. Mumbai’s Eastern Waterfront set for Rs 22,672 cr transformation Mumbai's Eastern Waterfront is all set for Rs 22,672 crore maritime transformation with new marina, convention centre, cruise facilities and more planned as part of the development. Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal, on Friday announced a Rs 22,672-crore plan to transform Mumbai Port’s Eastern Waterfront into a global maritime, logistics and tourism hub. The announcement came after a detailed review of ongoing and proposed projects at the Mumbai Port Authority (MbPA). An official statement said that the plan aims to position Mumbai as a leading maritime destination by 2047, supporting both port operations and urban development. The transformation strategy will follow strengthening core cargo operations and repurposing unused port land for tourism, business and public spaces, the statement said. "The plan is aligned with national initiatives such as the Maritime Amrit Kaal Vision 2047, Cruise Bharat Mission, and NITI Aayog’s Mumbai Metropolitan Region Growth Hub Plan," the statement said. (with PTI inputs)
10 February,2026 05:55 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentMumbai Police have launched an investigation after finding 'stunt videos' of a minor involved in last week’s Ghatkopar accident that left a couple critically injured after a speeding car. The vehicle was allegedly driven by a 17-year-old, rammed into their scooter near Somaiya College in Vidyavihar, officials said on Tuesday, according to PTI. Police have recovered multiple videos showing the minor accused performing stunts on public roads. Several clips of the teenager and his friends posing with high-end cars and carrying out dangerous stunts surfaced on social media after the accident. Investigators are examining whether similar reckless behaviour had occurred earlier and are verifying the locations where the stunts were filmed, as well as checking if any prior cases were reported there. The accident took place around 11.15 pm on February 5 near Gate No. 3 of Somaiya College on Tansa Pipeline Road. Dhurmil Premji Patel, 33, who runs a plywood business, and his wife Minal Patel, 32, a private tutor, were returning home to Ghatkopar West from their shop in Parel when the Kia Seltos allegedly hit their two-wheeler at high speed while coming from the opposite direction. Both were rushed to Rajawadi Hospital and later shifted to Zynova Shalby Hospital due to the severity of their injuries. Dhurmil Patel is currently on ventilator support, while Minal Patel remains in critical condition with severe internal injuries. The car involved in the accident was allegedly owned by Valji Raja Bhushan. Further investigation is underway. Family alleges minor was speeding at 120 kmph A member of the Patel family said, “He [the minor] was driving rashly and witnesses said the vehicle was moving at around 120 kph. We found Instagram reels of car and bike stunts with his friends, which were deleted after the incident. Videos showed stunts on the same road in daylight, with people lying on the bonnet and roof of a moving car, as well as triple-seating on a two-wheeler and performing wheelies.” Who was driving Age: 17 yearsLicence: NoneMinor status verified through Aadhaar and birth certificate Father booked for negligenceThe complaint was filed by Mahesh Karamsi Patel, the uncle of Ghumil Patel, after he was informed about the accident by a family friend in the early hours of Friday. FIR registered Both vehicles involved in the accident were completely damaged. Confirming the action taken, Deputy Commissioner of Police Sameer Shaikh told mid-day, “We have registered an FIR against the car owner and are investigating the matter.” (With PTI inputs)
10 February,2026 05:48 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentMaharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Tuesday defended actor Salman Khan over questions raised about his attendance at an event organised by the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS). Shinde said that there was nothing wrong with Salman Khan attending the programme addressed by RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat. He said Salman Khan is an Indian citizen and has every right to attend any event. “Salman Khan is an Indian citizen. He installs Lord Ganesha at his home, respects our culture, and his family does the same. I do not see anything wrong in him attending the programme of Mohan Bhagwat,” Shinde said. #WATCH | Mumbai | Maharashtra Deputy CM Eknath Shinde says, "Salman Khan attending the RSS event or not attending it—what kind of question is this, and isn't Salman Khan an Indian citizen? Salman Khan is an Indian citizen; he installs Lord Ganesha at his home, does everything,… pic.twitter.com/4AIVAIO4uW — ANI (@ANI) February 10, 2026 Shinde also questioned the nature of the criticism, saying such matters should not be turned into political debates. He appealed for restraint and urged people not to create unnecessary controversy around a personal choice made by a public figure. In an official statement, issued by Shinde's office, the deputy CM said, the RSS is a nationalist organisation that has been working for the country for nearly 100 years. He added that the organisation is always at the forefront during natural disasters and social crises. RSS works with a spirit of patriotism: Shinde “The RSS works with a spirit of patriotism, and its volunteers are deeply committed to the nation,” Shinde said. Commenting on the controversy surrounding Salman Khan’s presence at the event, the Deputy Chief Minister said the actor is an Indian citizen who respects Indian traditions and culture. “The programme was held in Mumbai, and Salman Khan lives here. There is nothing inappropriate about him attending such an event,” he said. RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat praises Salman Khan's values at centenary celebration Bollywood superstars Salman Khan had attended the RSS Mumbai Vyakhyanmala event on Saturday. The organisation marked its centenary year. As Salman arrived at the venue amidst tight security, the enthusiastic crowd reportedly tried to click photos with the actor. RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat also talked about Salman's mass appeal. “College students copy Salman Khan’s fashion. When asked why, they say they don’t know. Salman Khan is doing it. The context being good values in society should become a fashion," he shared during the event. #WATCH | Mumbai, Maharashtra: Actor Salman Khan leaves after attending a program of RSS celebrating its 100 years. pic.twitter.com/qkdDMlzI8C — ANI (@ANI) February 7, 2026 (with ANI inputs)
10 February,2026 05:24 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentThe Special Court under the Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOC) today framed charges against 27 accused in the Baba Siddique murder case. The charges have been brought under provisions of the MCOC, Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), Bombay Police Act, and Arms Act. During the proceedings, the pleas of all the accused were recorded, with each pleading not guilty. Special Public Prosecutor Mahesh Mule appeared on behalf of the State. Senior advocates Pradip Gharat and Trivankumar Karnani represented the intervener in the matter. Siddique, 66, was shot dead by three assailants outside his son Zeeshan's office in Mumbai's Bandra East area on the night of October 12, 2024. All 27 arrested individuals have been charge-sheeted in the case. Anmol Bishnoi, the brother of jailed gangster Lawrence Bishnoi, has been listed as a wanted accused in the police charge sheet. According to the prosecution, Anmol Bishnoi allegedly hatched a conspiracy to kill Siddique with the intention of instilling fear and asserting dominance over the crime syndicate. Baba Siddique murder: Bombay High Court grants bail to first accused in case The Bombay High Court on Monday granted bail to Akashdeep Karaj Singh, an accused in the murder of former Maharashtra Minister Baba Siddique, making him the first person to receive bail in the high-profile case, reported the PTI. A bench led by Justice Neela Gokhale directed Singh, a resident of Punjab, not to leave Mumbai until the trial in the case is completed. Baba Siddique (66) was shot dead by three assailants outside his son Zeeshan Siddique’s office in Bandra East on the night of October 12, 2024. Singh, who is 22 years old, was arrested in November 2024. He is the first among the accused to secure bail in the case. In his bail application, Singh claimed that he had been falsely implicated and that the allegations against him were vague and without substance. The accused argued that he had only been charged with being a member of an organised crime syndicate and that no specific role in the murder had been attributed to him. He also told the court that the trial is unlikely to begin in the near future and that continued detention without trial would violate his fundamental rights. (With PTI inputs)
10 February,2026 04:59 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentCentral Railway on Tuesday announced the operation of 24 special train services between Mumbai, Pune and other key destinations, including Nagpur, Kolhapur and Sawantwadi Road, to cater to increased passenger demand. According to the official statement, the special trains will operate between Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT) and Nagpur, Kolhapur and Sawantwadi Road, Lokmanya Tilak Terminus (LTT) and Nagpur, and Pune and Nagpur on select dates in February 2026. Central Railway will run six special services between CSMT and Kolhapur, six services between CSMT and Sawantwadi Road, two CSMT–Nagpur superfast specials, four LTT–Nagpur services, and six Pune–Nagpur superfast special trains. These trains will halt at major stations, including Dadar, Thane, Kalyan, Pune, Nashik Road, Manmad, Bhusaval, Jalgaon, Akola, Wardha, Satara, Sangli, Miraj, Ratnagiri and several Konkan Railway stations, depending on the route. The special trains will also include a mix of AC 2-Tier, AC 3-Tier, Sleeper Class and General Second Class coaches to accommodate passengers across categories. The details of the special train that will be introduced by the Central Railways are: CSMT-Kolhapur-CSMT Special (6 services) - Train no. 01029 will depart from CSMT on February 13 and 20 at 02.30 pm and will arrive at Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj Terminus, Kolhapur, at 04.20 am the next day. - Train no. 01030 Special will depart from Shri Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj Terminus, Kolhapur, on February 14, 19 and 21 at 03:55 pm and will arrive in CSMT at 04:05 am the next day. CSMT-Sawantwadi Road -CSMT Special - Train no. 01129 Special will depart from CSMT on February 14, 19 and 21 at 12:20 am and will arrive in Sawantwadi Road at 12:30 pm the same day. - Train no. 01130 Special will depart from Sawantwadi Road on the 14th, 19th and 21st at 05:20 pm and will arrive in CSMT at 04:05 am the next day. CSMT-Nagpur-CSMT Superfast Special - Train no. 02139 Superfast Special will depart from CSMT on 19 February at 12:20 am and will arrive in Nagpur at 03:30 pm on the same day. - Train no. 02140 Superfast Special will depart from Nagpur on February 17 at 08:00 pm and will arrive in CSMT at 01:30 pm the next day. LTT-Nagpur-LTT Special - Train No. 01021 Superfast Special: Will depart from Lokmanya Tilak Terminal (LTT) on February 14 and 21 at 12:55 am and will arrive in Nagpur at 03:45 pm the same day. - Train No. 01022 The special will depart from Nagpur on February 14 and 21 at 08:00 pm and will arrive in LTT at 11:45 am the next day. Pune-Nagpur-Pune Superfast Special - Train No. 01467 will depart from Pune on February 13 and 20 at 03:50 pm and will arrive in Nagpur at 06:30 am the next day. - Train No. 01468 will depart from Nagpur on February 14 and 21 at 08:00 am and will arrive in Pune at 11:30 pm the same day. - Train No. 01419 will depart from Pune on February 18 at 03:50 pm and will arrive in Nagpur at 06:30 am the next day. - Train No. 01420 will depart from Nagpur on Fbruary 19 at 08:00 am and will arrive in Pune at 11:30 hrs the same day. All the Pune-Nagpur-Pune Superfast trains will be halting at Uruli, Daund Chord Line, Ahilyanagar, Belapur, Kopergaon, Manmad, Jalgaon, Bhusaval, Malkapur, Shegaon, Akola, Badnera, Dhamangaon and Wardha. Reservation for most of the special trains is open at all Passenger Reservation System (PRS) counters and on the IRCTC website. Whereas the tickets for unreserved coaches can be booked through the UTS system, while passengers can also use the RailOne app for ticket booking.
10 February,2026 04:58 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentChief Minister Devendra Fadnavis will present the Maharashtra Budget 2026 on March 6 as the session is scheduled to begin on February 23, officials said on Tuesday. "CM Fadnavis will present the budget in the assembly following the demise of Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, who was holding the finance portfolio," said an official. In the absence of the finance minister, the responsibility of presenting the budget has been taken over by the chief minister. Last year, Ajit Pawar had presented the Mahayuti government’s budget, marking his 11th state budget, the second-highest number presented by any finance minister in Maharashtra’s history. While tabling the budget, Pawar had acknowledged that the state’s debt burden was rising but maintained that it remained within prescribed fiscal limits. According to official finance documents, Maharashtra’s total debt is projected to touch Rs 9.32 lakh crore in the financial year 2025-26. In 2024-25, the actual debt stood at Rs 8.39 lakh crore, higher than the earlier estimate of Rs 7.8 lakh crore. Despite fiscal pressures, Ajit Pawar had announced that the government would not increase ready reckoner rates or introduce any major new taxes, citing concerns over burdening taxpayers and the common man. He had also assured that no cuts were made to development or infrastructure spending. The budget session is will be a significant as it comes at a time of political and administrative transition in the state. The budget is expected to outline the government’s priorities for development, welfare schemes and fiscal management. Mid-Day was the first to report that CM Fadnavis would present the budget due to Ajit Pawar’s absence. Read more here... The budget session is likely to include discussions on government policies, financial planning and legislative business. Both the ruling alliance and the opposition are expected to raise key issues concerning the economy, public welfare and governance during the session.
10 February,2026 04:22 PM IST | Mumbai | Sanjeev ShivadekarA 62-year-old man from Thane has allegedly been cheated of Rs 82.13 lakh in an investment fraud after being promised high returns, police said on Tuesday. As reported by news agency PTI, the victim came across a Facebook advertisement earlier on September 26, 2025, which promised high returns on share market investments. When he clicked on it, he was redirected to a WhatsApp group named after a leading finance and investment company. Furthermore, he was then asked to download a trading application and persuaded to make investments. An official from Kasarvadavali police station, while briefing about the incident, said, “Between January 10 and 30, 2026, the victim transferred Rs 82.13 lakh to various bank accounts. After sending the money, he was shown 'profits' totalling Rs 1.51 crore, as per PTI. However, on February 2, his request to withdraw the profits was repeatedly rejected, and the fraudsters demanded an additional Rs 42.46 lakh to process the payment. Soon after, when the victim realised that he was duped, he then contacted the finance company, which confirmed that it had no affiliation with the WhatsApp group or the trading app, the official said. Based on the victim's complaint, the police registered a case on Sunday against two individuals and some websites and applications under relevant provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the Information Technology Act. Victims protest outside Thane police commissioner’s office Hundreds of investors allegedly cheated in a Rs 1,200 crore investment scam staged a protest outside the police commissioner’s office in Maharashtra’s Thane district, demanding a speedy investigation and recovery of their money, according to the news agency PTI. Earlier in January, the Economic Offences Wing (EOW) arrested three persons from Gujarat in connection with the case, which is suspected to have defrauded more than 11,000 investors, including about 1,500 police personnel, across Maharashtra. Protesters from Pune, Kolhapur, Jalgaon and Ratnagiri gathered outside the office and blocked its entrance, accusing the authorities of conducting the probe at a snail’s pace, reported news agency PTI. According to the police, the scam involved approximately 11,000 investors and amounted to Rs 1,200 crore. The accused, Sameer Narvekar, his wife Neha, and their associate Amit Balam had established Trade with Jazz, an investment company headquartered in Pune, in 2019. (With inputs from PTI)
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