Delhi's Air Quality Index (AQI) was recorded at a 'hazardous' level on Tuesday morning, with visibility severely affected and residents facing health risks. At around 8 AM, the AQI soared to 413, indicating an alarming level of pollution. According to news agency ANI, the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) reported that air quality reached 'severe' levels in various areas across the National Capital Region (NCR), causing widespread concern. Several parts of the city continued to experience dangerously high pollution levels. In response, the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has implemented Stage-IV of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) in Delhi-NCR to tackle the worsening air quality. Several pollution hotspots included Anand Vihar (466), Chandni Chowk (425), and Ashok Vihar (444), also falling under the 'severe' category across large swathes of the national capital, reported ANI. India Gate, Kartavya Path and Rashtrapati Bhavan were blanketed by toxic smog, with an AQI of 384 in the area, categorised as 'Very Poor'. In response to deteriorating air quality, GRAP 4 was invoked in the national capital to curb extreme air pollution, and truck-mounted water sprinklers were deployed. According to AQI categorisation, 0-50 is considered 'good', 51-100 'satisfactory', 101-200 'moderate', 201-300 'poor', 301-400 'very poor', and 401-500 'severe'. Meanwhile, the Delhi Government has taken a series of decisive steps to curb rising pollution levels in the national capital and ensure a cleaner environment. Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta reiterated that the government will enforce a zero-tolerance policy against all sources of pollution. A high-level review meeting was held on Monday at the Delhi Secretariat to assess pollution control measures and take effective decisions. Key decisions include strict enforcement of Pollution Under Control (PUC) norms without any waiver of challans, exploring pooled and shared electric bus services in Delhi-NCR, issuing new guidelines for e-rickshaws and rationalising Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) bus routes, reported news agency ANI. Senior officials from the Environment and Transport Departments, the Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC), Public Works Department (PWD) and Delhi Traffic Police, along with Environment Minister Shri Manjinder Singh Sirsa, were present at the meeting. (With ANI inputs)
23 December,2025 01:34 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondentA large tree fell on three parked vehicles along Pokhran Road No. 02 near Cosmos Horizon Society in Shastri Nagar early on Tuesday, causing minor damage to the vehicles. The incident occurred around 09.50 AM near Bethany Hospital. No injuries were reported. Officers from the Vartak Nagar Police Station, along with Disaster Management Cell staff, Fire Department personnel, and Tree Authority workers, worked together to clear the fallen tree from the road. Vehicle details affected: Mahindra Bolero Pickup Maruti Suzuki Ertiga Maruti Suzuki Swift All vehicles sustained minor damage from the tree fall, but thankfully, there were no casualties. The road was cleared and reopened for traffic after approximately two hours of effort. Authorities have emphasised their preparedness to handle such incidents and ensure swift resolution, minimising disruptions to local traffic. Helmet saves 69-year-old man as falling tree hits his motorcycle Earlier in December, tree from an under-construction site fell on a 69-year-old riding bike; son says helmet saved him; alleges safety barriers were put up around area only after the incident. My father survived only because he was wearing a helmet. A helmet not only saves lives in road accidents, but can also protect you in unexpected situations — like when a tree fell on my father. Miraculously, the helmet saved him. People should always wear a helmet,” Shivaji Khadke told mid-day. Roasaheb Narsoppa Khadke, 69, was seriously injured after a tree from the site of an under-construction society on 18th Road in Khar West collapsed on him while he was riding his motorcycle. Roasaheb sustained multiple injuries to his chest, head, and arms due to the incident. The construction contractor, a resident of Kannamwar Nagar in Vikhroli East, is currently admitted to Bhabha Hospital, where he is undergoing treatment. Following the incident, the Santacruz police registered an FIR against the unknown construction contractor and site supervisor for negligence, specifically for failing to secure the construction boundary with proper safety barricades. Speaking with mid-day, Shivaji said, “On December 2, my father was riding his bike to Andheri via 18th Road in Khar West after going to Khar Danda to bring labourers for construction work. That’s when a large tree fell on him from the Evershine Building construction site. My father was wearing a helmet, and that’s the only reason he survived. The helmet cracked in the middle, but it saved his life. Due to severe chest pain, he was unable to speak properly. The people responsible must be punished.”
23 December,2025 01:21 PM IST | Thane | mid-day online correspondentThe nomination process for candidates contesting the Thane Municipal Corporation (TMC) General Elections 2025–26 started on Tuesday, December 23. The civic body, while releasing a statement, announced it on Monday. As per the civic body, the process of issuing and accepting nomination papers will continue until December 30, between 11 am and 3 pm, excluding public holidays on Thursday, December 25, and Sunday, December 28. The Thane Municipal Corporation further highlighted that updated samples of nomination papers and mandatory affidavits have been prepared for the upcoming elections. Furthermore, the candidates have been advised to obtain samples, complete the required forms, get them duly attested by the competent authority, and submit them to the respective Election Returning Officers within the prescribed timeline. Election booklet The TMC, with a view to facilitating candidates, has also compiled a comprehensive information booklet. The booklet is available at a cost of Rs 100 with the Election Returning Officers appointed for each ward committee. Furthermore, the booklet contains samples of nomination papers and affidavits. Also, a checklist of documents to be attached and essential forms such as applications for withdrawal of candidature, appointment of election agents and polling agents, and forms related to ballot paper name printing. The booklet also includes Annexure-1 and Annexure-2 for party candidates, details of election expenditure limits, formats for submission of election expenses, provisions of the Model Code of Conduct, law and order guidelines, and advertising certification orders. Additionally, it provides ward-wise reservation details, a combined ward map, information on security deposits, eligibility and disqualification criteria, and contact details of returning officers and help desks. Updated formats of nomination papers and affidavits, as per the State Election Commission’s order dated December 12, 2025, have also been incorporated, officials said.
23 December,2025 01:15 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentThe Shiv Sena (UBT) on Tuesday attacked Deputy CM and Shiv Sena chief Eknath Shinde over his claim that Maharashtra local body polls have finally settled the debate over the “real” Shiv Sena. In a scathing editorial in the party's mouthpiece, 'Saamana', the Thackeray camp claimed, “The liars say, 'Our Shiv Sena is real!' But what is real and what is fake - the common people of the state recognise this. Those who dedicated their victory to Modi-Shah's feet, the symbol 'Shiv Sena' does not suit those thieves,” as reported by news agency IANS. Furthermore the editorial also mentioned, “These same Modi-Shah stole the bow and arrow and handed it over to eight traitors in Maharashtra. The theft of Lok Sabha, Vidhan Sabha and local body elections has taken the form of 'yours, mine, theirs'. The picture ahead will be different - we have no doubt about this.” Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde also claimed credit for the work shown by the real Shiv Sena people. This is a hollow credit. His party's claim of solid work in Lok Sabha, Vidhan Sabha and now local body elections is hollow. “Originally, the name 'Shiv Sena' and the symbol bow and arrow were obtained through Amit Shah's pressure. The merit of the bow and arrow is significant, and Balasaheb Thackeray, the Shiv Sena chief, had established the 'bow and arrow' in every household. These 'merits' have been stolen and the real Shiv Sena is being talked about,” the Saamana editorial noted. Shiv Sena Bow and Arrow case to be heard before the Supreme Court The editorial headed by Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut further stated that the dispute between the party logo is still pending in the Supreme Court. Adding that, “The Supreme Court has given six months' time for the Election Commission to make a decision. "Dates are not being set there, but after 40 MLAs crossed over to the other side and the decision was made according to law and constitution, Shiv Sena and bow and arrow are encouraging a decision on whose symbol it is!" as reported by IANS. Furthermore, the Thackeray camp said that despite the electoral successes of the Shinde-led Shiv Sena, legal disputes regarding the party's "real" status and official symbols remain unresolved. Putting light on the matter that is still to be heard by the apex court, the editorial noted, “The Supreme Court has scheduled a final hearing for January 21, 2026, to address the symbol dispute between the Uddhav Thackeray and Eknath Shinde factions. A similar hearing for the NCP symbol dispute is set for January 22, 2026.” It also mentioned that the year ends with political parties shifting focus toward the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections, which are slated for January 15. The Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena had further alleged, "The results of local body elections are bought and sold through auction. There is no integrity or transparency found anywhere in these results. The ruling party has acquired the art of buying the machinery and voters, and people like Amit Shah kindly make them win elections by stealing the Shiv Sena and bow and arrow,” as per IANS. Samaana editorial also mentioned, “As Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis vows to transform the face of the state following these results, the opposition remains defiant. They describe the current political state as one of 'looting and deception' and express confidence that the political picture in Maharashtra will shift in the future,” reported IANS. (With inputs from IANS)
23 December,2025 01:09 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentResidents of K East ward in the city will face water supply disruptions on Tuesday until 4pm, due to the ongoing diversion work of a 2,400 mm Upper Vaitarna water pipeline required for the construction of Metro Line 7A at Bamanwada, Vile Parle East. Areas likely affected include Om Nagar, Kanti Nagar, Sahar Village, parts of MIDC Andheri East, Bamanwada, Airport Colony, Chakala, JB Nagar, Marol Industrial Area, and surrounding localities. Residents of affected localities are advised to store sufficient water in advance and use it judiciously until the supply is restored. The project, part of Metro Line 7-A construction in Bamanwada and Vile Parle East, could not be completed on schedule due to technical reasons. Water supply from Powai High Reservoir-I (PHLR-I) will also remain suspended during this period. The affected areas Early morning supply areas (5:00 AM – 8:15 AM): Om Nagar, Kanti Nagar, Rajasthan Society, Sai Nagar (Technical Area), Sahar Gaon, Sutar Pakhadi. Late morning supply areas (11:00 AM – 2:00 PM): Mulgav Dongri, MIDC Roads 1–23, Trans Apartment, Kondivita, Maheshwari Nagar, Upadhyay Nagar, Thakur Chawl, Salve Nagar, Bhavani Nagar, Durga Pada, Mama Garage. Afternoon supply areas (2:00 PM – 5:30 PM): Kabir Nagar, Bamnwada, Parsivada, Airport Colony, Tarun Bharat Colony, Islampura, Deulwadi, P and T Colony, Chakala, Prakash Wadi, Govind Wadi, Malpa Dongri 1 and 2, Hanuman Nagar, Mota Nagar, Shivaji Nagar, Shaheed Bhagat Singh Colony (Part), Charat Singh Colony (Part), Mukund Hospital, Technical Area, Lelevadi, Indira Nagar, Mapkhan Nagar, Takpada, Airport Road Area, Chimtapada, Sagbag, Marol Industrial Area, Ramkrishna Mandir Road, J.B. Nagar, Bagarkha Road, Kanti Nagar. The BMC has advised citizens to store sufficient water in advance, use water sparingly during the repair work, and cooperate with the authorities. Mumbai Metro 7A works to affect water supply in parts of city; BMC announces 99-hour disruption, check details here The Mumbai civic body last week informed that parts of the city would face a 99-hour water supply disruption due to Mumbai Metro 7A works. During the period, water supply would be affected in Dharavi, Andheri and Bandra. "Major water pipeline connection works will be taken up, which will affect water supply in parts of G North, K East and H East wards," the Mumbai civic body said. It stated that the work will be carried out from Monday, December 22, 2025, at 10 am to Friday, December 26, 2025, at 1 pm, for a total duration of 99 hours. During this period, residents in the affected areas will experience low-pressure water supply, along with changes in regular supply timings.
23 December,2025 12:40 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentMumbai is expected to experience hazy conditions in the morning, with skies becoming mainly clear by afternoon and evening on Tuesday. The maximum temperature is likely to reach 33 degrees Celsius, while the minimum may drop to 18 degrees Celsius, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). As per the Sameer app, the city’s Air Quality Index (AQI) stands at 111, which falls under the moderate category. Residents with lung disorders, asthma, or heart conditions may experience breathing discomfort. AQI across key areas in Mumbai: Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC): 111Borivali: 94Byculla: 130Andheri East: 93Chembur: 120Deonar: 135Ghatkopar: 131Kandivali: 114 Bombay High Court calls clean air a fundamental right, seeks solution for Kanjurmarg dumping ground pollution The right to breathe clean air is a fundamental right and fresh air was the need of the hour, the Bombay High Court said on Monday while urging authorities to come up with a solution to address the pollution and odour emanating from Kanjurmarg dumping ground in the metropolis. A bench of Justice G S Kulkarni and Justice Aarti Sathe termed the situation as an “emergency” and noted that the right to breathe clean air was a fundamental right. “Fresh air is the need of the hour. Breathing itself has become difficult because of pollution,” the court said. The bench was hearing a bunch of petitions challenging the environmental clearance granted for using the Kanjurmarg site for dumping activities. The petitioners raised concerns about persistent stench, fumes and health issues such as respiratory and skin ailments among residents. Government pleader Jyoti Chavan told the court that a state-appointed committee, pursuant to HC orders, had visited the site on Sunday and found that the odour at the site was a problem. Chavan informed the court that short-term measures could be implemented immediately and that IIT Bombay and IIT Delhi were being consulted for mitigation strategies.
23 December,2025 11:03 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentCommuters on Mumbai’s Western Railway (WR) will have to brace for about 75 to 80 cancellations of suburban trains starting Monday for the construction of the important leg of the 6th line till Borivali. The line is expected to segregate suburban and mail-express trains all the way between Bandra and Borivali. The WR has, however, said that these cancellations would be spread out throughout the day and not at any particular time. “This is because the 5th STA (suburban traffic avoidance line) line will be required to be suspended to be integrated with the new line. Express trains will be travelling on the fast corridor,” a WR official said. Track laying work being carried out on a suburban line. PIC/BY SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT WR Chief Public Relations Officer (CPRO) Vineet Abhishek said that the work involves track slewing and insertion and removal of multiple crossovers at Kandivli and Borivli. “Major engineering, signalling and overhead equipment works will be carried out, which will impact train operations. Consequently, some suburban, passenger, and mail/express trains will be affected,” said Abhishek. He added that the 5th line will remain suspended for passenger train operations and speed restrictions will be imposed on other lines. All trains working on the 5th line, i.e., mail/express and suburban trains, will be operated on the fast line between Andheri/Goregaon and Borivali. Once complete, it will take mail express trains from Bandra away from the local line all the way to Borivli and boost local train services on WR, the CPRO added.
23 December,2025 11:00 AM IST | Mumbai | Rajendra B. AklekarMumbai commuters brace for disruption as Western Railway (WR) announces the cancellation of 80 local trains daily starting December 21. To carry out the work in connection with the sixth line on Kandivali and Borivali section, a block of 30 days will be undertaken from the night of December 20th/21st and will continue up to January 18. WR's chief public relations officer Vineet Abhishek said the work involves track slewing and insertion and removal of multiple crossovers at Kandivali and Borivali. Major works of the engineering, signalling and overhead equipment will be carried out, which will impact train operations. Consequently, some suburban, passenger and mail/express trains will be affected. During the period from December 20th/21st to December 25th/26th, the block will be operated from 11 pm to 04:30 am. Due to the block and suspension of fifth line, some suburban services will remain cancelled. "For December 31 all efforts are being made to ensure unusual cancellations for the convenience for New Year celebrations," he said. What will be affected Amid the operational work that will be carried out by the authorities, the fifth line of the WR will remain suspended for passenger trains running during the block. While the Western Railways have also affirmed that there will be speed restrictions imposed on other lines that will ultimately delay the travel time. All trains working on the fifth line i.e mail/express and suburban trains will be operated on fast line between Andheri/Goregaon and Borivali. The authorities have also stated that several suburban local services will be cancelled, leading to congestion and delays. Block timings From midnight on December 20 to December 25, the block will be operated daily between 11:00 pm and 4:30 pm. Train cancellations Western Railway has further issued a revised timetable for the trains operating during the mega-block. Day-wise summary of trains affected On the night of December 20/21, a total of 7 local trains will be cancelled, including 3 up services and 4 down services. From December 21 to December 25, 2025, 94 local trains will be cancelled each day, comprising 47 up services and 47 down services. On December 26, 2025, 87 local trains will be cancelled, with 40 up services and 47 down services. Cancellations on December 20/21, 2025 BVI 90803 – Departs 19:19, Arrives 20:09, FAST MDD 90768 – Departs 18:44, Arrives 19:22, FAST BVI 90979 – Departs 22:24, Arrives 23:14, FAST BVI 90860 – Departs 20:16, Arrives 21:13, FAST BVI 90989 – Departs 22:33, Arrives 23:25, FAST BVI 90996 – Departs 23:25, Arrives 00:13, FAST VR 92200 – Departs 21:44, Arrives 22:21, SLOW Cancellations from December 21 to December 25, 2025 VR 90207 – 08:27–09:51 FAST | BVI 90010 – 04:10–05:16 SLOW BVI 90239 – 09:00–09:43 FAST | BYR 90034 – 04:30–05:33 FAST BVI 90255 – 09:13–09:55 FAST | NSP 90046 – 04:35–05:55 FAST MDD 90307 – 10:11–10:54 FAST | BVI 90048 – 05:05–06:14 SLOW BVI 90347 – 10:50–11:35 FAST | BYR 90058 – 05:15–06:34 SLOW BVI 90379 – 11:12–11:59 FAST | BVI 90104 – 06:21–07:17 FAST NSP 90403 – 11:33–12:49 FAST | BVI 90128 – 06:50–07:54 SLOW BVI 90435 – 12:13–12:58 FAST | BVI 90162 – 07:28–08:35 SLOW VR 90469 – 13:12–14:24 FAST | BVI 90304 – 09:48–10:42 FAST BVI 90497 – 13:32–14:28 FAST | BVI 90320 – 10:04–11:12 SLOW BVI 90509 – 13:49–14:35 FAST | VR 90360 – 10:08–11:27 FAST BVI 90521 – 14:05–15:01 FAST | BVI 90416 – 11:50–12:37 FAST BVI 90579 – 15:12–16:00 FAST | BVI 90436 – 12:17–13:05 FAST BVI 90617 – 16:00–16:46 FAST | BVI 90476 – 13:10–14:17 SLOW BVI 90677 – 17:10–18:16 SLOW | BVI 90546 – 14:35–15:41 SLOW BVI 90689 – 17:36–18:28 SLOW | BVI 90556 – 14:47–15:36 FAST BVI 90693 – 17:28–18:20 FAST | VR 90572 – 14:32–15:57 FAST BVI 90707 – 17:39–18:34 FAST | BVI 90574 – 15:09–16:03 FAST BVI 90717 – 17:53–18:52 FAST | BVI 90622 – 16:07–17:19 SLOW BVI 90725 – 17:59–18:59 FAST | BVI 90660 – 16:50–17:54 SLOW BVI 90735 – 18:11–19:00 FAST | BVI 90758 – 18:24–19:08 FAST BVI 90741 – 18:35–19:06 FAST | BVI 90760 – 18:24–19:31 SLOW BVI 90761 – 18:31–19:20 FAST | MDD 90768 – 18:44–19:22 FAST BVI 90803 – 19:19–20:09 FAST | BVI 90770 – 18:32–19:41 SLOW BVI 90825 – 19:34–20:23 FAST | BVI 90774 – 18:37–19:48 SLOW BVI 90843 – 19:54–20:42 FAST | BVI 90788 – 18:58–20:04 SLOW BVI 90853 – 20:23–20:56 FAST | BVI 90796 – 19:05–20:16 SLOW BVI 90859 – 20:10–21:04 FAST | BVI 90802 – 19:10–19:58 FAST BVI 90895 – 20:41–21:28 FAST | BVI 90806 – 19:11–20:03 FAST BVI 90905 – 21:08–21:49 FAST | BVI 90820 – 19:26–20:13 FAST BVI 90919 – 21:12–22:07 FAST | BVI 90860 – 20:16–21:13 FAST BVI 90943 – 21:42–22:49 SLOW | BVI 90874 – 20:30–21:36 FAST BVI 90967 – 22:09–23:16 SLOW | BVI 90896 – 20:46–21:46 FAST BVI 90971 – 22:12–23:06 FAST | BVI 90904 – 21:03–22:12 SLOW BVI 90979 – 22:24–23:14 FAST | BVI 90912 – 21:12–22:22 SLOW BVI 90989 – 22:33–23:25 FAST | BVI 90928 – 21:32–22:39 SLOW BYR 90991 – 22:36–23:55 SLOW | BVI 90942 – 21:56–23:05 SLOW BVI 90999 – 22:49–23:56 SLOW | BVI 90990 – 23:15–00:22 SLOW BYR 91009 – 23:12–00:20 FAST | BVI 90996 – 23:25–00:13 FAST VR 92001 – 04:40–05:15 SLOW | VR 92002 – 04:00–05:02 FAST VR 92009 – 05:15–06:20 FAST | VR 92080 – 10:44–11:41 FAST VR 92085 – 11:37–12:16 SLOW | VR 92102 – 12:30–13:36 FAST VR 92095 – 12:06–12:56 FAST | VR 92110 – 13:14–13:53 FAST VR 92111 – 13:40–14:37 FAST | VR 92128 – 14:48–15:18 FAST VR 92113 – 14:00–14:42 FAST | VR 92130 – 14:51–15:50 SLOW VR 92127 – 15:23–16:00 FAST | VR 92200 – 21:44–22:21 SLOW BYR 94065 – 15:32–16:35 FAST | BYR 94070 – 16:45–17:15 FAST Cancellations on December 26(Day Only) SR 1: Up Train VR 90207 dep 8:27 arr 9:51 FAST | Down Train BVI 90010 dep 4:10 arr 5:16 SLOW SR 2: Up Train BVI 90239 dep 9:00 arr 9:43 FAST | Down Train BYR 90034 dep 4:30 arr 5:33 FAST SR 3: Up Train BVI 90255 dep 9:13 arr 9:55 FAST | Down Train NSP 90046 dep 4:35 arr 5:55 FAST SR 4: Up Train MDD 90307 dep 10:11 arr 10:54 FAST | Down Train BVI 90048 dep 5:05 arr 6:14 SLOW SR 5: Up Train BVI 90347 dep 10:50 arr 11:35 FAST | Down Train BYR 90058 dep 5:15 arr 6:34 SLOW SR 6: Up Train BVI 90379 dep 11:12 arr 11:59 FAST | Down Train BVI 90104 dep 6:21 arr 7:17 FAST SR 7: Up Train NSP 90403 dep 11:33 arr 12:49 FAST | Down Train BVI 90128 dep 6:50 arr 7:54 SLOW SR 8: Up Train BVI 90435 dep 12:13 arr 12:58 FAST | Down Train BVI 90162 dep 7:28 arr 8:35 SLOW SR 9: Up Train VR 90469 dep 13:12 arr 14:24 FAST | Down Train BVI 90304 dep 9:48 arr 10:42 FAST SR 10: Up Train BVI 90497 dep 13:32 arr 14:28 FAST | Down Train BVI 90320 dep 10:04 arr 11:12 SLOW SR 11: Up Train BVI 90509 dep 13:49 arr 14:35 FAST | Down Train VR 90360 dep 10:08 arr 11:27 FAST SR 12: Up Train BVI 90521 dep 14:05 arr 15:01 FAST | Down Train BVI 90416 dep 11:50 arr 12:37 FAST SR 13: Up Train BVI 90579 dep 15:12 arr 16:00 FAST | Down Train BVI 90436 dep 12:17 arr 13:05 FAST SR 14: Up Train BVI 90617 dep 16:00 arr 16:46 FAST | Down Train BVI 90476 dep 13:10 arr 14:17 SLOW SR 15: Up Train BVI 90677 dep 17:10 arr 18:16 SLOW | Down Train BVI 90546 dep 14:35 arr 15:41 SLOW SR 16: Up Train BVI 90689 dep 17:36 arr 18:28 SLOW | Down Train BVI 90556 dep 14:47 arr 15:36 FAST SR 17: Up Train BVI 90693 dep 17:28 arr 18:20 FAST | Down Train VR 90572 dep 14:32 arr 15:57 FAST SR 18: Up Train BVI 90707 dep 17:39 arr 18:34 FAST | Down Train BVI 90574 dep 15:09 arr 16:03 FAST SR 19: Up Train BVI 90717 dep 17:53 arr 18:52 FAST | Down Train BVI 90622 dep 16:07 arr 17:19 SLOW SR 20: Up Train BVI 90725 dep 17:59 arr 18:59 FAST | Down Train BVI 90660 dep 16:50 arr 17:54 SLOW SR 21: Up Train BVI 90735 dep 18:11 arr 19:00 FAST | Down Train BVI 90758 dep 18:24 arr 19:08 FAST SR 22: Up Train BVI 90741 dep 18:35 arr 19:06 FAST | Down Train BVI 90760 dep 18:24 arr 19:31 SLOW SR 23: Up Train BVI 90761 dep 18:31 arr 19:20 FAST | Down Train MDD 90768 dep 18:44 arr 19:22 FAST SR 24: Up Train BVI 90803 dep 19:19 arr 20:09 FAST | Down Train BVI 90770 dep 18:32 arr 19:41 SLOW SR 25: Up Train BVI 90825 dep 19:34 arr 20:23 FAST | Down Train BVI 90774 dep 18:37 arr 19:48 SLOW SR 26: Up Train BVI 90843 dep 19:54 arr 20:42 FAST | Down Train BVI 90788 dep 18:58 arr 20:04 SLOW SR 27: Up Train BVI 90853 dep 20:23 arr 20:56 FAST | Down Train BVI 90796 dep 19:05 arr 20:16 SLOW SR 28: Up Train BVI 90859 dep 20:10 arr 21:04 FAST | Down Train BVI 90802 dep 19:10 arr 19:58 FAST SR 29: Up Train BVI 90895 dep 20:41 arr 21:28 FAST | Down Train BVI 90806 dep 19:11 arr 20:03 FAST SR 30: Up Train BVI 90905 dep 21:08 arr 21:49 FAST | Down Train BVI 90820 dep 19:26 arr 20:13 FAST SR 31: Up Train BVI 90971 dep 22:12 arr 23:06 FAST | Down Train BVI 90860 dep 20:16 arr 21:13 FAST SR 32: Up Train BVI 90979 dep 22:24 arr 23:14 FAST | Down Train BVI 90874 dep 20:30 arr 21:36 FAST SR 33: Up Train VR 92001 dep 4:40 arr 5:15 SLOW | Down Train BVI 90896 dep 20:46 arr 21:46 FAST SR 34: Up Train VR 92009 dep 5:15 arr 6:20 FAST | Down Train BVI 90904 dep 21:03 arr 22:12 SLOW SR 35: Up Train VR 92085 dep 11:37 arr 12:16 SLOW | Down Train BVI 90912 dep 21:12 arr 22:22 SLOW SR 36: Up Train VR 92095 dep 12:06 arr 12:56 FAST | Down Train BVI 90928 dep 21:32 arr 22:39 SLOW SR 37: Up Train VR 92111 dep 13:40 arr 14:37 FAST | Down Train BVI 90942 dep 21:56 arr 23:05 SLOW SR 38: Up Train VR 92113 dep 14:00 arr 14:42 FAST | Down Train BVI 90990 dep 23:15 arr 0:22 SLOW SR 39: Up Train VR 92127 dep 15:23 arr 16:00 FAST | Down Train BVI 90996 dep 23:25 arr 0:13 FAST SR 40: Up Train BYR 94065 dep 15:32 arr 16:35 FAST | Down Train VR 92002 dep 4:00 arr 5:02 FAST SR 41: Up Train VR 92080 dep 10:44 arr 11:41 FAST SR 42: Up Train VR 92102 dep 12:30 arr 13:36 FAST SR 43: Up Train VR 92110 dep 13:14 arr 13:53 FAST SR 44: Up Train VR 92128 dep 14:48 arr 15:18 FAST SR 45: Up Train VR 92130 dep 14:51 arr 15:50 SLOW SR 46: Up Train VR 92200 dep 21:44 arr 22:21 SLOW SR 47: Up Train BYR 94070 dep 16:45 arr 17:15 FAST While issuing the advisory, the railway authorities have urged the commuters to plan their travel accordingly and to check station notices and announcements for further details.
23 December,2025 10:37 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentA 74-year-old senior citizen allegedly lost control of his car after accidentally pressing the accelerator instead of the brake, ramming into at least 15 vehicles in Powai on December 20. Two people sustained injuries in the incident. The accident occurred around 3.30 pm near the Tata Power premises in Powai. The driver has been identified as Uday Nagindas Sanghvi, 74, a resident of Lokhandwala Complex in Andheri West. The injured were identified as Sahebrao Yallappa Pawar and Pancham Subedar Maurya. Pawar suffered injuries to his head, shoulder, and back, while Maurya sustained injuries to his back and left leg. Both were rushed to a private hospital in Powai, where they are undergoing treatment. Senior Inspector Jitendra Sonawane, Powai police, said, “Sanghvi was driving the car when he accidentally pressed the accelerator instead of the brake, hitting multiple parked and moving vehicles. An FIR has been registered against him for negligent driving, and he has been issued a notice to appear for further investigation.” The complaint was filed by Constable Sumit Pratap, Powai police station, who rushed to the spot after receiving information about the accident and admitted the injured to the hospital.
23 December,2025 10:14 AM IST | Mumbai | Shirish VaktaniaThe right to breathe clean air is a fundamental right and fresh air was the need of the hour, the Bombay High Court said on Monday while urging authorities to come up with a solution to address the pollution and odour emanating from Kanjurmarg dumping ground in the metropolis. A bench of Justice G S Kulkarni and Justice Aarti Sathe termed the situation as an “emergency” and noted that the right to breathe clean air was a fundamental right. “Fresh air is the need of the hour. Breathing itself has become difficult because of pollution,” the court said. The bench was hearing a bunch of petitions challenging the environmental clearance granted for using the Kanjurmarg site for dumping activities. The petitioners raised concerns about persistent stench, fumes and health issues such as respiratory and skin ailments among residents. A rare smog-free day in the city on Monday. Pic/Ashish Raje Government pleader Jyoti Chavan told the court that a state-appointed committee, pursuant to HC orders, had visited the site on Sunday and found that the odour at the site was a problem. Chavan informed the court that short-term measures could be implemented immediately and that IIT Bombay and IIT Delhi were being consulted for mitigation strategies. The HC was, however, not satisfied and said the “corporation was a silent spectator”, adding that citizens should not be forced to approach courts for such basic issues. The court suggested certain measures such as covering the waste with tarpaulins and sheets, strict segregation of wet and dry waste, and ensuring unloading does not allow emissions to mix with the surrounding environment. Citing examples from other cities, the court remarked, “We don’t find strict implementation here in Mumbai.” The court posted the matter for further hearing on December 24. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever
23 December,2025 10:07 AM IST | Mumbai | AgenciesMumbai Police arrested five members of a well-dressed inter-state gang allegedly involved in mobile phone snatching at the Sunburn Festival 2025 in Sewri. The accused, residents of Delhi and Karnataka, reportedly targeted crowded events, blending in as festival-goers and using hired vehicles to avoid suspicion. The festival, organised by Spacebound Web Lab Pvt Ltd, ran from December 19 to 21 at Sewri Timber Pond near Atal Setu. Anticipating thefts, Mumbai Police had deployed special teams for crowd monitoring and women’s safety. On December 20, two mobile snatching complaints were registered at Sewri police station. The police formed two special teams to investigate the cases and intercepted 24-year-old Udugalappa Dasa Bhovi from Shivamogga, Karnataka, recovering four phones. In a parallel operation, four more accused — Shahbaz Bhole Khan alias Shoaib, 28; Mohitkumar Ramkumar Patel, 25; Nikhil Eknath Yadav, 19; and Maheshkumar Suneharilal Kumbhar, 20; all residents of Delhi — were detained in a Kia Carens near K-Shed, Indiranagar. Police seized 15 stolen phones and the car allegedly used in the crime. In total, 19 mobile phones and a car valued at Rs 19.14 lakh were recovered. According to the complaint filed by a 28-year-old doctor, the accused allegedly snatched his mobile phone while he was recording videos inside the festival venue around 9.30 pm on December 20. The accused allegedly pushed him before fleeing with the phone. Senior Inspector Rohit Khot, Sewri police, said the gang is suspected to have infiltrated several crowded events across the country to commit similar thefts, and that the accused are being questioned to ascertain the wider network behind the crimes. “We suspect the involvement of a larger organised gang, and further investigation is underway,” he said.
23 December,2025 10:03 AM IST | Mumbai | Anish PatilADVERTISEMENT
