Four people, including three women, were killed and nine others injured after a reversing bus operated by the Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport (BEST) undertaking knocked down pedestrians in suburban Bhandup (West) late on Monday night, police officials said. Among the injured, two victims suffered serious trauma and reported loss of sensation in the lower body, raising concerns over possible neurological damage. The Bhandup bus accident occurred around 10 pm on the busy Station Road near the Bhandup railway station, a congested stretch known for heavy pedestrian and vehicular movement. Police said the bus was reversing when it rammed into pedestrians walking along the roadside, triggering chaos at the crowded junction as bystanders rushed to help those injured. Emergency services were immediately mobilised, and the injured were shifted to multiple hospitals across the city, including Rajawadi Hospital, MT Agarwal Hospital, Sion Hospital, Fortis Hospital, Hira Mongi Hospital in Mulund, and Minaz Hospital in Bhandup. Despite sustained medical efforts, four victims were declared dead either on arrival or during treatment. Hospital authorities confirmed that Pranita Sandip Rasam, 35, was declared dead at Rajawadi Hospital. At MT Agarwal Hospital, Varsha Sawant, 25, and Mansi Meghshyam Gurav, 49, were declared dead, while Prashant Shinde, 53, was brought dead. Another injured person, Prashant Dattaram Lad, 51, was discharged against medical advice. CCTV footage captured a tragic late-night accident in Bhandup (West), where a BEST bus rammed into pedestrians at a busy station road. Four people, including three women, lost their lives, while several others sustained serious injuries.The wet-lease BEST bus on route A-606 was… pic.twitter.com/2BEv52YqxQ — Mid Day (@mid_day) December 30, 2025 Bhandup bus accident: Two critically injured with loss of lower-body sensation Doctors said nine injured persons are currently admitted to various hospitals and are in stable condition. Among those undergoing treatment are Narayan Bhikaji Kamble, 59, Mangesh Mukund Dhukhande, 45, and Jyoti Vishnu Shirke, 55. However, medical teams expressed serious concern over the condition of two patients who sustained severe injuries. Sheetal Alve, 39, is conscious but critically injured, with doctors reporting fractures and dislocation of the waist and left shoulder, facial bruising, and a 30–40 per cent loss of sensation in the lower body. Detailed medical investigations and scans are underway to determine the extent of neurological damage. Another injured victim, Ramdas Rupaye, 58, sustained head injuries and required stitches on the left side of his head. Although his CT scan is normal, doctors said he is unable to walk without support due to severe dizziness caused by head trauma, though his overall condition remains stable. Other injured patients include Pratap Gopal Korpe, 60, admitted at Fortis Hospital, Ravindra Sevaram Ghadigaonkar, 56, admitted at a private hospital in Mulund, and Dinesh Vinayak Sawant, 49, along with a 12-year-old girl, Purva Sandip Rasam, who are being treated at a private hospital in Bhandup. The bus driver has been detained for questioning, and police said an FIR is being registered to ascertain responsibility and determine whether negligence was involved. A detailed investigation is underway to establish the exact sequence of events that led to the Bhandup bus accident. Meanwhile, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis described the incident as “extremely unfortunate” and announced financial assistance of Rs 5 lakh each for the families of those who died. In a post on X, he expressed condolences to the bereaved families and prayed for the speedy recovery of the injured, assuring that the state government would extend all necessary support.(With inputs from Ritika Gondhalekar)
30 December,2025 01:21 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentAn eyewitness of the Mumbai bus accident in Bhandup, while briefing about the incident, said, “Encroachment of the sidewalk by hawkers forced pedestrians to step onto the road, leading to the death of four people in the Mumbai bus accident.” During an extremely unfortunate incident, four people, including three women, were killed, and nine others were injured. As per PTI, the deceased and the injured were hit by a BEST bus in Mumbai's Bhandup locality during the late hours of Monday. Crowded hawker zone and difficult U-turns at Bhandup The area outside Bhandup railway station is always busy, and the availability of vegetables at lower prices attracts more people, further complicating the situation, the eyewitness said after the accident on Monday evening. Saimini Mudaliyar, a pharmacist, while talking to the media about the accident, said, “I was standing at a nearby bus stop waiting for my bus when I heard a loud thud. The next moment, I saw people being thrown off, and the bus came to a halt a little ahead,” as per PTI. “Within moments of the bus coming to a halt, people started lifting and pushing the stationary vehicle, indicating that several people were trapped underneath,” she added. The pharmacist also asserted that she approached the bus and saw a stream of blood and multiple dead bodies. While expressing more about the accident in Bhandup, she said that one person's head was smashed, as if the bus had run over it, while another had an injury near the thigh, reported PTI. The accident occurred between 9:35 pm and 9:45 pm, she said, listing out factors that may have led to it. Saimini, while hinting at the main cause of the accident, said, “Buses terminating at Bhandup station find it difficult to execute a U-turn outside the railway station due to hawkers and heavy crowds in the late evenings,” as per PTI. Deputy Commissioner of Police Hemaraj Rajput said, “The casualties included pedestrians who had stepped out of their homes and were on their way back.” Second BEST accident in two years The eyewitness further said that this was the second such accident involving a BEST electric bus after a similar incident in Kurla last year that left nine people dead, and demanded a proper investigation into why innocent citizens were suffering in this manner. She also said the police should check whether the bus driver, later identified as Santosh Sawant, was inebriated. All shopkeepers in the busy area downed their shutters immediately after the accident, and a heavy police presence remained at the site till the wee hours. (With inputs from PTI)
30 December,2025 01:03 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentFormer Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) corporator Snehal Jadhav and her husband, former corporator Sudhir Jadhav, on Monday formally joined the Shiv Sena along with hundreds of their supporters. The induction took place at the Mumbai residence of Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, Nandanvan in south Mumbai, in his presence. Welcoming the Jadhav couple into the party, Shinde lauded their social and political work, saying leaders with strong grassroots connect were strengthening the Shiv Sena. “Leadership that works for the people at the grassroots level is joining the Shiv Sena. Their experience will certainly benefit the party,” he said, extending his best wishes for their future political journey. Addressing the gathering, Snehal Jadhav said her decision to join the Shiv Sena was guided by the party’s commitment to the common people, its development-oriented policies and her confidence in its leadership. “The Shiv Sena will provide a stronger platform to work more effectively on people’s issues,” she said. Sudhir Jadhav expressed his resolve to actively contribute to strengthening the party organisation. Shiv Sena spokesperson Sheetal Mhatre was also present at the event. BMC elections 2026: BJP to contest 137 seats, Shiv Sena 90 Meanwhile, Ruling allies BJP and Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena will contest 137 and 90 seats, respectively, in the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation polls. A seat-sharing pact was revealed by Mumbai BJP president Amit Satam on Monday, following hectic parleys a day before the deadline for filing nomination papers closes on December 30. Both parties will allocate some seats from their respective quotas to alliance partners, Satam added. Candidates of both parties will file their nomination papers on Tuesday. Another constituent of Mahayuti, the NCP, headed by Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, is contesting the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation polls separately. The NCP has so far announced 64 candidates for the BMC polls. Elections to 29 municipal corporations in Maharashtra, including the high-stakes Mumbai, will be held on January 15, and votes will be counted the next day. In the BMC elections held in 2017 for 227 seats, the BJP made giant strides in the Shiv Sena citadel of Mumbai, winning 82 seats, just two seats behind the estranged ally Shiv Sena (undivided). The Congress was relegated to the third position with 31 seats, whereas the NCP (undivided) and Raj Thackeray's MNS were reduced to 9 and 7 seats, respectively. AIMIM had won three seats on debut, Samajwadi Party six, Akhil Bhartiya Sena one, and Independents four.
30 December,2025 12:32 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentFour people, including three women, died and nine were injured after a reversing bus of Mumbai's civic-run transport undertaking BEST knocked down pedestrians on Monday night, a police official said. The incident took place around 10 pm on the busy Station Road in suburban Bhandup (West). Four people, including three women, died, while nine others were injured in the accident. The injured were admitted to a nearby hospital, the police official said. Bhandup accident video CCTV footage has now surfaced of the horrific accident, capturing the moment when the bus ran over unsuspecting people in the area. The footage shows several pedestrians standing by the roadside when the bus suddenly moves in the reverse direction. As the vehicle approaches, people are seen running in panic to save themselves. CCTV footage captured a tragic late-night accident in Bhandup (West), where a BEST bus rammed into pedestrians at a busy station road. Four people, including three women, lost their lives, while several others sustained serious injuries.The wet-lease BEST bus on route A-606 was… pic.twitter.com/2BEv52YqxQ — Mid Day (@mid_day) December 30, 2025 The CCTV clip also shows one man being crushed under the wheels of the bus. The incident was captured by a surveillance camera installed at a clothing shop located near the accident site. Driver taken into custody, FIR lodged Police said the bus driver was detained and an FIR was being registered against him. In a message, Sucheta Utale, Public Relations Officer of the Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport (BEST), said the accident occurred outside Bhandup (West) railway station around 10.05 pm. She said that at the time of the accident, Santosh Ramesh Sawant (52), a BEST staff driver, was driving the bus, while Bhagwan Bhau Ghare (47) was on duty as the conductor. CM announces ex-gratia Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis announced financial assistance of Rs 5 lakh each to the families of those killed in the accident. In a post on X, he described the incident as “extremely unfortunate” and paid heartfelt tributes to the deceased. मुंबईतील भांडूप रेल्वे स्थानकानजीक झालेल्या एका दुर्दैवी अपघातात 4 जणांचा मृत्यू झाल्याची घटना अतिशय दुर्दैवी आहे. मी त्यांना भावपूर्ण श्रद्धांजली अर्पण करतो.या घटनेत 9 जण जखमी झाले असून त्यांना लवकर बरे वाटावे, अशी मी ईश्वरचरणी प्रार्थना करतो. मृतांच्या वारसांना 5 लाख रुपये… — Devendra Fadnavis (@Dev_Fadnavis) December 29, 2025 He said nine people were injured in the accident and prayed for their speedy recovery. “The state government will provide financial assistance of Rs 5 lakh to the legal heirs of the deceased,” the CM said. Earlier this year, mini buses, which were being operated on crowded routes connecting Bhandup station in eastern suburbs to slum-dominated areas close to foothills of Sanjay Gandhi National Park, were withdrawn from BEST fleet.
30 December,2025 12:16 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentRaj Thackeray, chief of the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS), has said the party must prepare for a bigger and longer fight to save Mumbai. Speaking at a closed-door meeting of party leaders and workers, Thackeray said projects such as the bullet train terminal planned at Bandra (near Dharavi) and the proposed Vadhavan Port in Palghar are deliberate attempts to shift business away from Mumbai and weaken the city. According to party sources, in a veiled reference to the Adani Group and the BJP, Thackeray hinted that big corporate interests were trying to take control of Mumbai with help from the ruling regime. The Adani Group is leading the Dharavi redevelopment project through a special purpose vehicle (SPV) called Navbharat Mega Developers Pvt Ltd. The project is being carried out as a public-private partnership, in which the Adani-owned company holds an 80 per cent stake, while the Maharashtra government holds the remaining 20 per cent stake. “We need to stay united and fight tooth and nail to stop our rivals and protect Mumbai,” Thackeray is said to have told party workers at the Rangsharda Auditorium in Bandra on Monday. The MNS chief also cautioned party workers that the fight ahead would not be easy and that it would be a long and difficult battle. However, he added that victory could be assured if everyone stayed united and remained committed to the party’s goals. Initially, mediapersons were allowed inside the auditorium to cover the meeting. However, after reporters were asked to leave, these remarks were shared by the MNS president in a closed-door interaction with party workers. Aware that many party workers may not get a chance to contest the civic polls because some seats would go to alliance partners under the seat-sharing formula, Thackeray called a meeting of party leaders and workers to calm their concerns and send out a clear message of unity. In the meeting at Bandra, Thackeray appealed to party workers not to worry about how many seats the MNS got while contesting the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) election in alliance with the Shiv Sena (UBT). Senior MNS leader Bala Nandgaonkar said the party chief had asked cadres and leaders to work wholeheartedly for alliance candidates, whether they belong to the MNS, the Shiv Sena (UBT), or the Nationalist Congress Party-Sharadchandra Pawar. “All three parties are contesting the civic polls together, and workers should focus on winning, not seat numbers,” Nandgaonkar told reporters after the meeting.
30 December,2025 11:35 AM IST | Mumbai | Sanjeev ShivadekarPrime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday expressed grief over the loss of lives in a road accident that left four persons dead in in Mumbai's Bhandup. Four people, including three women, were killed, while nine others were injured after they were hit by a Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport (BEST) bus on Monday night. "Saddened by the loss of lives due to a mishap in Bhandup, Mumbai. Condolences to those who have lost their loved ones. May those injured recover at the earliest," Prime Minister Narendra Modi said in a post on X. Deeply saddened to learn about the passing away of former Prime Minister and BNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia in Dhaka. Our sincerest condolences to her family and all the people of Bangladesh. May the Almighty grant her family the fortitude to bear this tragic loss. As the… pic.twitter.com/BLg6K52vak — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) December 30, 2025 Bhandup bus accident: Four killed, nine hurt as reversing BEST bus crashes into pedestrians Four people, including three women, died and nine were injured after a reversing bus of Mumbai's civic-run transport undertaking BEST knocked down pedestrians on Monday night, a police official said. The incident took place around 10 pm at the busy Station Road in suburban Bhandup (West). Four people, including three women, died, while nine were injured in the accident. The injured were admitted to a nearby hospital, said the police official. He said the bus driver was detained and an FIR was being registered against him. Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis announced a financial assistance of Rs 5 lakh each to the families of those killed in the accident. In a post on X, he described the incident as "extremely unfortunate" and paid heartfelt tributes to the deceased. He said nine people were injured in the accident and prayed for their speedy recovery. "The state government will provide financial assistance of Rs 5 lakh to the legal heirs of the deceased," the CM said. Earlier this year, mini buses, which were being operated on crowded routes connecting Bhandup station in eastern suburbs to slum-dominated areas close to foothills of Sanjay Gandhi National Park, were withdrawn from BEST fleet. Mumbai Congress president and Lok Sabha MP Varsha Gaikwad sought an inquiry into the accident. "This is extremely saddening. Faulty buses, untrained drivers and an administration unwilling to invest in and improve BEST are risking several lives on a daily basis. We demand a thorough inquiry into this incident," said Gaikwad.
30 December,2025 11:33 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentMaharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis wished the BJP-Shiv Sena candidates announced for the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections, saying the ruling Mahayuti alliance is confident that Mumbaikars will firmly stand behind it and elect all of them by a massive majority. He said this late Monday night after the seat allocation for the BJP-Shiv Sena in Mumbai was finalised, with the BJP contesting 137 seats and Shiv Sena 90 seats. Other component parties of the Mahayuti will also be included in this. In his post on X, the chief minister said, “Under the leadership of Hon Prime Minister Narendra Modi ji, we are committed to the development of Mumbai. The people of Mumbai are well aware of who has undertaken the development works to make their lives easier. Therefore, we are confident that Mumbaikars will firmly stand behind the Mahayuti and elect all its candidates with a massive majority. Heartfelt best wishes to all candidates.” BJP and Shiv Sena announce seat-sharing formula Earlier, the seat-sharing formula was announced jointly by the Mumbai BJP chief Amit Satam and the Shiv Sena’s former MP Rahul Shewale. “Negotiations among the BJP, Shiv Sena, and RPI over seat-sharing were completed today. There was consensus on 207 seats that was reached earlier. But today, the seat-sharing arrangement has been finalised. BJP will contest 137 seats and Shiv Sena 90 seats, while the allies of both parties will be given tickets from the respective quotas of BJP and Shiv Sena,” said Satam. He further added, "They will conduct a joint campaign and hoist the Hindutva flag atop BMC by reaching out to the voters. With the blessings of the voters, the Mahayuti Mayor, who will be the Mayor of Mumbaikars, will assume the office after the elections.” Satam reiterated that the allies of the BJP and Shiv Sena will be accommodated in the quotas of the two parties. Satam claimed that there has been no resentment over the ticket distribution as the party had made decisions by involving all. “We have arrived at a consensus after holding minute discussions,” he noted. The seat-sharing formula comes at a time when Uddhav and Raj Thackeray announced an alliance last week for BMC elections in a bid to checkmate the BJP-led Mahayuti. However, the BJP-led Mahayuti has downplayed the alliance between the two Thackeray cousins, claiming that they have joined hands for the sake of power while the Mahayuti is committed to Mumbai’s development. Incidentally, the Ajit Pawar-led NCP is not a part of Mahayuti as it is contesting the BMC elections independently. (With inputs from Agencies)
30 December,2025 11:10 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentThe Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) on Monday announced its second list of 27 candidates for the forthcoming Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections, further firming up its slate for the civic polls. The party had unveiled its first list of 37 candidates on Sunday. With the latest announcement, the total number of candidates declared by the NCP for the BMC elections 2026 has reached 64. The second list features candidates across multiple wards, reflecting a mix of experienced faces and new entrants. The candidates named in the list are: Khadija Ismail Makwana (Ward 66), Dr Manisha Chaudhary (Ward 84), Sangeeta Vaje (Ward 105), Ruksar Anjuma Mustaqeer Khan (Ward 110), Manisha Rahate (Ward 119), Jahida Siraj Ahmed (Ward 124), Adv Shabana Rashid Sheikh (Ward 134), Vandana Gautam Kamble (Ward 151), Neha Bhagwanrao Rathod (Ward 156), Reema Devi Singh (Ward 163), Prakash Gyandev Chaudhary (Ward 166), Muskan Sameer Sheikh (Ward 187), Mangesh Bansode (Ward 208), Shakeer Ansari (Ward 211), Faran Farid Ansari (Ward 78), Shivaji Vinayak Khadtale (Ward 104), Deepa Anant Shete (Ward 112), Shabna Anwar Sheikh (Ward 122), Kanchan Prashant Bade (Ward 129), Shabbir Siddique Khan (Ward 145), Ashish Gadkari (Ward 154), Vidya Navinkumar Shilwant (Ward 155), Ashish Mahadev Mane (Ward 159), Satish Yadav (Ward 164), Rehana Arif Sayyed (Ward 179), Sarah Dere (Ward 192), and Harshala Harshad Surve (Ward 209). The candidate lists have been released by NCP state president and Rajya Sabha MP Sunil Tatkare as the party steps up preparations for the high-stakes civic polls in Mumbai. The BMC elections 2026 are expected to witness intense multi-cornered contests, with major political parties accelerating candidate announcements and campaign activities across the city. BMC elections 2026: 401 nominations received so far ahead of Dec 30 deadline Meanwhile, a total of 357 nomination papers were filed on Monday, a day before the submission process closes for the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation elections, taking the cumulative tally so far to 401. The BMC stated that nomination papers will be accepted between 11 AM and 5 PM on Tuesday. Of the 357 nominations filed at 23 Returning Officers' offices across the city, the highest 29 papers were filed at K-west and P-North wards. In the first four working days, just 44 nominations were filed across the city, according to a release. A total of 1,225 nomination forms were distributed on the fifth day of the nomination process across 23 returning officer (RO) offices in the city since December 23, when the poll schedule was declared. Over five days, a total of 11,568 nomination forms have been distributed, the BMC added. The maximum forms on a single day were distributed on December 23 (4,165), followed by December 24 (2,844), December 26 (2,040), December 27 (1,294), and December 29 (1,225). BMC elections 2026 for 227 seats will be held on January 15 and votes will be counted on the following day.
30 December,2025 09:46 AM IST | Mumbai | Ronak MastakarThe Congress on Tuesday released the second list of 56 candidates for the upcoming Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections. Taking to X, Congress MP Varsha Gaikwad said, "Together, we shall win! The second list of Congress candidates." Together, we shall win! The second list of Congress candidates for #BMCElections...#NyayForMumbai pic.twitter.com/8bF5BUQeaX — Prof. Varsha Eknath Gaikwad (@VarshaEGaikwad) December 30, 2025 Congress releases first list Earlier on Monday, the Congress announced the first list of 87 candidates for the upcoming Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections. This came a day after the party announced its alliance with the Prakash Ambedkar-led Vanchit Bahujan Aghadi (VBA) for the civic polls. The list included candidates from key areas of the city, including Colaba, Mumbadevi, Malabar Hill, Byculla, Versova, Andheri, Jogeshwari, Dindoshi, Goregaon, Kurla, Kalina, Dharavi, Bandra, Chandivali, Walada, Sion Koliwada, Chembur, Mulund, Bhandup, Malad, Mankhurd, Dahisar, and Kandivali. The Mumbai unit President Varsha Gaikwad said, "We will fight for every Mumbaikar's right. With unity, organisation, and commitment on the ground, the Mumbai Congress enters this election prepared and determined. We will fight for the common Mumbaikar and to save democracy, along with our allies. The journey ahead is demanding, but the people are with us, and we shall win." Of the 87 candidates, Congress has fielded 36 women candidates from the Open, SC, and OBC categories. From Ward No. 212 (Byculla), Congress has fielded Nazia Ashfaque Siddiqui, who is set to contest against Geeta Gawli, the elder daughter of gangster-turned-politician Arun Gawli. Geeta Gawli has submitted her nomination from Ward No. 212 on the ticket of the Akhil Bharatiya Sena. Congress joins hands with Vanchit Bahujan Aghadi The Congress party had earlier announced to go solo, but joined hands with the Vanchit Bahujan Aghadi. The party distanced itself from aligning with the Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena following its tie-up with the Raj Thackeray-led Maharashtra Navnirman Sena. The grand old party, which had earlier asserted that it would contest the January 15 polls solo on all 227 wards, on Sunday joined hands with Prakash Ambedkar-led Vanchit Bahujan Aghadi (VBA), allocating it 62 seats. Apart from the VBA, the Congress has allocated 10 seats to the Rashtriya Samaj Paksh (RSP) and two to the Republican Party of India (Gavai faction), unsettling functionaries of the party's city unit.
30 December,2025 09:45 AM IST | Mumbai | Ronak MastakarMumbai city and suburbs are likely to witness a maximum temperature of around 32 degrees Celsius and a minimum of 17 degrees Celsius, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). Meanwhile, the city’s Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 133 on Tuesday, placing it in the ‘moderate’ category. As per the Sameer app, such levels may cause breathing discomfort for people with lung conditions, asthma, and heart ailments. Meanwhile, Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport issued a passenger advisory at 7 am on Tuesday, confirming that flight operations are proceeding normally after visibility improved following dense morning fog. The airport also assured travellers that on-ground staff are present across all terminals to assist and provide necessary support. "Flight operations are running smoothly as visibility at the airport has improved. Please be assured that our on-ground officials are available across terminals to assist passengers and provide necessary support. For the latest flight schedules, please get in touch with your respective airline," said Delhi Airport, reported ANI. Earlier, dense fog in Delhi caused significant disruptions at Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport, resulting in flight delays and cancellations and prompting airlines such as IndiGo and Air India to issue advisories to passengers. IndiGo, in its travel advisory, said it is closely monitoring the situation and making operational adjustments to ensure journeys continue as smoothly as possible. In its statement, IndiGo said, "Delhi and Hindon (Airport) continue to remain wrapped in chilly winter air and lingering fog this morning. The fluctuating visibility has led to changes in flight schedules, and operations may be slower than usual as conditions evolve. Our teams on-ground are prioritising safety and compliance with visibility requirements. We recommend keeping a tab on your flight status. If your flight is impacted, you can conveniently rebook your journey or claim a refund. Our airport teams are also available to assist should you need support while at the terminal. Once the weather settles, operations will gradually stabilise, and flights will depart as planned. Thank you for your patience and understanding. We look forward to welcoming you on board soon." Meanwhile, the city's air quality improved slightly this morning. The city's AQI was recorded at 388 at 8 am, placing it in the "very poor" category, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). According to the CPCB, several areas across the city recorded 'severe' air quality, with AQI levels exceeding 400. Anand Vihar recorded an AQI of 451, while Ashok Vihar registered 433. Several other locations across the capital also witnessed the worst pollution levels. Areas such as Jahangirpuri (451), Chandini Chowk (432), Nehru Nagar (402), and Patparganj (412) saw further deterioration in air quality, with readings entering the 'severe' category, according to CPCB data. (With ANI inputs)
30 December,2025 08:59 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentThe Nationalist Congress Party - Sharadchandra Pawar (NCP-SP) on Monday released its list of candidates for the upcoming Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections. The list includes candidates for seven wards across Mumbai. Ajit Ravarane has been fielded from Ward No. 43, Sanjay Bhimrao Kamble from Ward 140 (SC), Shraddha Javed Despande from Ward No. 78, Ganesh Shinde from Ward No. 48, Rohini Madan Khanvilkar from Ward N. 59, and Manju Ravindra Jadhav from Ward 112. Earlier on Sunday, the Ajit Pawar-led NCP announced its first list of 37 candidates for the January 15 elections to the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC). With the release of its first list of candidates, the NCP has decided to go solo. The list includes candidates- Manish Dubey from Ward No. 3, Cyril Peter D'Souza from Ward No. 48, Ahmed Khan from Ward No. 62, Baban Ramchandra Madne from Ward No. 76, Sachin Tambe from Ward No. 93, Mrs. Ayesha Shams Khan from Ward No. 96, Abdul Rashid (Captain) Malik from Ward No. 165, and Sabia Aslam Merchant from Ward No. 224. The list also features candidates such as Akshay Mohan Pawar, Jyoti Devidas Sadavarte, Rachana Ravindra Gavas, Bhagyashree Rajesh Kedare, and Dr. Saeeda Khan, among others. BMC elections 2026: 401 nominations received so far ahead of Dec 30 deadline Meanwhile, a total of 357 nomination papers were filed on Monday, a day before the submission process closes for the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation elections, taking the cumulative tally so far to 401. The BMC stated that nomination papers will be accepted between 11 AM and 5 PM on Tuesday. Of the 357 nominations filed at 23 Returning Officers' offices across the city, the highest 29 papers were filed at K-west and P-North wards. In the first four working days, just 44 nominations were filed across the city, according to a release. A total of 1,225 nomination forms were distributed on the fifth day of the nomination process across 23 returning officer (RO) offices in the city since December 23, when the poll schedule was declared. Over five days, a total of 11,568 nomination forms have been distributed, the BMC added. The maximum forms on a single day were distributed on December 23 (4,165), followed by December 24 (2,844), December 26 (2,040), December 27 (1,294), and December 29 (1,225). BMC elections 2026 for 227 seats will be held on January 15 and votes will be counted on the following day.
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