Maha creating all-inclusive platform to curb rising cyber crimes, says Fadnavis
The Maharashtra government is creating a "dynamic and robust platform" to curb cyber crimes, which have been on the rise, Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said on Friday. Stakeholders like police, banks, financial institutions and social media will be brought together on the platform, which will create a system to respond quickly to check fraudulent transactions, he said. (PTI)

Maha creating all-inclusive platform to curb rising cyber crimes, says Fadnavis
The Maharashtra government is creating a "dynamic and robust platform" to curb cyber crimes, which have been on the rise, Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said on Friday. Stakeholders like police, banks, financial institutions and social media will be brought together on the platform, which will create a system to respond quickly to check fraudulent transactions, he said. (PTI)

Mumbai reports 12 new Covid-19 cases, active tally at 44. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-reports-12-new-covid-19-cases-active-tally-at-44-23265327" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Read more.</a>

Mumbai reports 12 new Covid-19 cases, active tally at 44. Read more.

Foreign liquor seized from car in Latur, one person arrested
One person was arrested after a car allegedly smuggling foreign liquor was apprehended on Thursday in Maharashtra's Latur district, a police official said. The car was stopped at MHADA colony based on a tip off and boxes containing foreign liquor were seized, the official said. (PTI)

Foreign liquor seized from car in Latur, one person arrested
One person was arrested after a car allegedly smuggling foreign liquor was apprehended on Thursday in Maharashtra's Latur district, a police official said. The car was stopped at MHADA colony based on a tip off and boxes containing foreign liquor were seized, the official said. (PTI)

Mumbai: Western Railway to observe night block on weekend, Jan 17. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-western-railway-to-observe-night-block-on-weekend-jan-17-23265315" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Read more.</a>

Mumbai: Western Railway to observe night block on weekend, Jan 17. Read more.

Western Railway&rsquo;s RPF staff saves life of a lady passenger at Virar Station. " A lady passenger was trying to catch a running local train at Virar station from Platform No. 2. While boarding the moving train, she slipped and fell down. Head Constable Yamini Kant Mishra swung into action, pulled her away from the moving train and saved her from falling into the gap between the train and the platform," reads a press release by Western Railway.

Western Railway&rsquo;s RPF staff saves life of a lady passenger at Virar Station. " A lady passenger was trying to catch a running local train at Virar station from Platform No. 2. While boarding the moving train, she slipped and fell down. Head Constable Yamini Kant Mishra swung into action, pulled her away from the moving train and saved her from falling into the gap between the train and the platform," reads a press release by Western Railway.

HC pulls up Maha police for registering 11 FIRs against NCP leader over anti-CM protest
The Bombay High Court on Friday came down heavily on the Maharashtra police for registering 11 FIRs against former MP and NCP leader Anand Paranjpe for protesting against Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde. A division bench of Justices Revati Mohite Dere and P K Chavan noted that the police will learn a lesson only when a cost is imposed on them and they are directed to pay the same from their own salaries. (PTI)

HC pulls up Maha police for registering 11 FIRs against NCP leader over anti-CM protest
The Bombay High Court on Friday came down heavily on the Maharashtra police for registering 11 FIRs against former MP and NCP leader Anand Paranjpe for protesting against Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde. A division bench of Justices Revati Mohite Dere and P K Chavan noted that the police will learn a lesson only when a cost is imposed on them and they are directed to pay the same from their own salaries. (PTI)

Navi Mumbai: Dismissed cop arrested for raping, threatening teen girl
A dismissed policeman was arrested for allegedly raping and threatening a teen girl, a Navi Mumbai official said on Friday. The probe into the case began after the victim told Nerul police on December 14 last year she had been raped by an unidentified man who claimed he was a policeman, Additional Commissioner of Police (Crime) Mahesh Durye told reporters. (PTI)

Navi Mumbai: Dismissed cop arrested for raping, threatening teen girl
A dismissed policeman was arrested for allegedly raping and threatening a teen girl, a Navi Mumbai official said on Friday. The probe into the case began after the victim told Nerul police on December 14 last year she had been raped by an unidentified man who claimed he was a policeman, Additional Commissioner of Police (Crime) Mahesh Durye told reporters. (PTI)

A dismissed policeman was arrested for allegedly raping and threatening a teen girl, a Navi Mumbai official said on Friday: PTI

A dismissed policeman was arrested for allegedly raping and threatening a teen girl, a Navi Mumbai official said on Friday: PTI

Mumbai Marathon: Police issues list of traffic diversions, no parking in city on Jan 15. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-marathon-police-issues-list-of-traffic-diversions-no-parking-in-city-on-jan-15-23265303" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Read more</a>

Mumbai Marathon: Police issues list of traffic diversions, no parking in city on Jan 15. Read more

A court in Maharashtra's Nagpur district on Friday sentenced Congress MLA and former minister Sunil Kedar and three others to one year imprisonment for assaulting power company officials in 2017: PTI

A court in Maharashtra's Nagpur district on Friday sentenced Congress MLA and former minister Sunil Kedar and three others to one year imprisonment for assaulting power company officials in 2017: PTI

&nbsp;A court in Palghar district on Friday rejected the bail application of actor Sheezan Khan, arrested for allegedly abetting the suicide of his co-actor Tunisha Sharma. Additional Sessions Judge R D Deshpande refused to grant relief to the 28-year-old, who was arrested on December 25 and is now in judicial custody: PTI

&nbsp;A court in Palghar district on Friday rejected the bail application of actor Sheezan Khan, arrested for allegedly abetting the suicide of his co-actor Tunisha Sharma. Additional Sessions Judge R D Deshpande refused to grant relief to the 28-year-old, who was arrested on December 25 and is now in judicial custody: PTI

10 killed, 22 injured as bus collides with truck in Nashik. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/news/india-news/photo/in-photos-10-killed-22-injured-as-bus-collides-with-truck-in-nashik-94696" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">See pictures</a>

10 killed, 22 injured as bus collides with truck in Nashik. See pictures

Andheri west station to ensure seamless connectivity between Metro lines: MMRDA. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-andheri-west-metro-station-to-ensure-seamless-connectivity-between-metro-lines-says-mmrda-23265276" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Read more...</a>

Andheri west station to ensure seamless connectivity between Metro lines: MMRDA. Read more...

The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) in Thane district has registered a case against a revenue official for allegedly demanding a bribe from a housing society. The accused official had sought Rs 20,000 from an office-bearer of the housing society in Navi Mumbai, an official said: PTI

The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) in Thane district has registered a case against a revenue official for allegedly demanding a bribe from a housing society. The accused official had sought Rs 20,000 from an office-bearer of the housing society in Navi Mumbai, an official said: PTI

The Bombay High Court on Friday pulled up a Pune-based bike taxi aggregator for operating without procuring a licence from the Maharashtra government and directed it to suspend the services immediately: PTI

The Bombay High Court on Friday pulled up a Pune-based bike taxi aggregator for operating without procuring a licence from the Maharashtra government and directed it to suspend the services immediately: PTI

Maharashtra minister Dada Bhuse on Friday met people who were injured in the collision between a private bus and truck in Nashik district in the early hours of the day: PTI

Maharashtra minister Dada Bhuse on Friday met people who were injured in the collision between a private bus and truck in Nashik district in the early hours of the day: PTI

President Droupadi Murmu on Friday said the loss of lives in the road accident on the Nashik-Shirdi highway in Maharashtra is deeply distressing and conveyed her heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families. (PTI)

President Droupadi Murmu on Friday said the loss of lives in the road accident on the Nashik-Shirdi highway in Maharashtra is deeply distressing and conveyed her heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families. (PTI)

<span data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Petty fight over sprinkles of water leads to senior citizen's death in Mulund&quot;}" data-sheets-userformat="{&quot;2&quot;:769,&quot;3&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:0},&quot;11&quot;:4,&quot;12&quot;:0}">Petty fight over sprinkles of water leads to senior citizen's death in Mulund. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-crime-news/article/mumbai-petty-fight-over-sprinkles-of-water-leads-to-senior-citizens-death-in-mulund-one-held-23265259" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Read more...</a>

Petty fight over sprinkles of water leads to senior citizen's death in Mulund. Read more...

The lawyer of Videocon Group promoter Venugopal Dhoot on Friday argued before the Bombay High Court that the industrialist's arrest in the ICICI Bank loan fraud case was unwarranted as he was cooperating with the probe. (PTI)

The lawyer of Videocon Group promoter Venugopal Dhoot on Friday argued before the Bombay High Court that the industrialist's arrest in the ICICI Bank loan fraud case was unwarranted as he was cooperating with the probe. (PTI)

The Anti-Corruption Bureau in Maharashtra's Thane district has arrested two policemen while allegedly accepting bribe from a man to spare him from arrest. (PTI)

The Anti-Corruption Bureau in Maharashtra's Thane district has arrested two policemen while allegedly accepting bribe from a man to spare him from arrest. (PTI)

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde with State Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis visits the Gundavali Metro station prior to the inauguration of the 35 km long phase 2 of Metro line no 7 by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, at Andheri, in Mumbai on Thursday.

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde with State Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis visits the Gundavali Metro station prior to the inauguration of the 35 km long phase 2 of Metro line no 7 by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, at Andheri, in Mumbai on Thursday.

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Maharashtra | Pawarwadi Police has arrested a man namely Parvez Alam on a bus coming from Ajmer &amp; seized a total of 31 weapons including 8 swords &amp; 10 knives, in Malegaon. Value of seized weapons is Rs 17,400. Further investigation is underway: Aniket Bharti, ASP Malegaon (10.01) <a href="https://t.co/MaAv7LttdG">pic.twitter.com/MaAv7LttdG</a>
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Maharashtra | Pawarwadi Police has arrested a man namely Parvez Alam on a bus coming from Ajmer &amp; seized a total of 31 weapons including 8 swords &amp; 10 knives, in Malegaon. Value of seized weapons is Rs 17,400. Further investigation is underway: Aniket Bharti, ASP Malegaon (10.01) pic.twitter.com/MaAv7LttdG
&mdash; ANI (@ANI) January 12, 2023


The Mira Bhayandar Vasai Virar (MBVV) Police busted an inter-state gang that duped people on the pretext of renewal, surrender, and updating of various policies and arrested three persons in the case on Tuesday. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mira-bhayandar-three-arrested-for-duping-insurance-policyholders-23265193" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Read More</a>

The Mira Bhayandar Vasai Virar (MBVV) Police busted an inter-state gang that duped people on the pretext of renewal, surrender, and updating of various policies and arrested three persons in the case on Tuesday. Read More

Around a bonfire, people congregate and celebrate. It is Lohri. On January 14, the first day of winter, people gather to celebrate a popular cultural tradition in which they sing traditional songs and toss sweets, popcorn, and puffed rice into the fire. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/lifestyle/culture/article/lohri-2023-wishes-messages-to-share-with-your-family-and-friends-23265105" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Read More</a>

Around a bonfire, people congregate and celebrate. It is Lohri. On January 14, the first day of winter, people gather to celebrate a popular cultural tradition in which they sing traditional songs and toss sweets, popcorn, and puffed rice into the fire. Read More

Bombay High Court reserved the order on the writ petition filed by Videocon Group Chairman Venugopal Dhoot challenging his arrest by CBI in the Videocon-ICICI Bank loan case. (ANI)

Bombay High Court reserved the order on the writ petition filed by Videocon Group Chairman Venugopal Dhoot challenging his arrest by CBI in the Videocon-ICICI Bank loan case. (ANI)

Every year, usually during the mid-january, Makar Sankranti is celebrated, more particularly in the Indian subcontinent. Makar Sankranti is celebrated as a festival of harvest. It has different names associated with similar festivals in different regions in India <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/lifestyle/culture/article/makar-sankranti-2023-wishes-messages-quotes-and-images-to-share-with-your-family-and-friends-23265144" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Read More</a>

Every year, usually during the mid-january, Makar Sankranti is celebrated, more particularly in the Indian subcontinent. Makar Sankranti is celebrated as a festival of harvest. It has different names associated with similar festivals in different regions in India Read More

Makar Sankranti 2023: How this Bandra kite-maker is carrying on his family&rsquo;s 71-year-old legacy <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/lifestyle/culture/article/makar-sankranti-2023-how-this-bandra-kite-maker-is-carrying-on-his-familys-71-year-old-legacy-23265213" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Read More</a>

Makar Sankranti 2023: How this Bandra kite-maker is carrying on his family&rsquo;s 71-year-old legacy Read More

A 26-year-old woman from the city was duped of Rs 5 lakh by an unidentified online fraudster by offering her a job, police said on Friday. The woman told police that she saw a job advertisement on her Instagram page on January 4. (PTI)

A 26-year-old woman from the city was duped of Rs 5 lakh by an unidentified online fraudster by offering her a job, police said on Friday. The woman told police that she saw a job advertisement on her Instagram page on January 4. (PTI)

A 36-year-old woman from Thane city was allegedly cheated of Rs 22.67 lakh by a person who had befriended her on Facebook, police said on Friday. (PTI)

A 36-year-old woman from Thane city was allegedly cheated of Rs 22.67 lakh by a person who had befriended her on Facebook, police said on Friday. (PTI)

Mumbai Traffic Updates:&nbsp;
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In order to provide free way for runners of <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TataMumbaiMarathon?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc-Etfw">#TataMumbaiMarathon</a>, traffic on the Marathon route is diverted on 15/01/2023 between 03:00 hrs to 13:15 hrs by making alternate arrangements of traffic as follows.<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MumbaiTrafficUpdates?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc-Etfw">#MumbaiTrafficUpdates</a> 1/2 <a href="https://t.co/C8t7TBkBeX">pic.twitter.com/C8t7TBkBeX</a>
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In order to provide free way for runners of #TataMumbaiMarathon, traffic on the Marathon route is diverted on 15/01/2023 between 03:00 hrs to 13:15 hrs by making alternate arrangements of traffic as follows.#MumbaiTrafficUpdates1/2 pic.twitter.com/C8t7TBkBeX
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Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde expresses condolences on the loss of lives in a bus accident on Nashik-Shirdi highway, announces ex-gratia of Rs 5 lakhs each to the families of the deceased. The CM has ordered relevant authorities to conduct an investigation into the incident.
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नाशिक शिर्डी महामार्गावर झालेल्या खासगी बसचा अपघात अत्यंत दुर्दैवी आहे. या दुर्घटनेत मृतांच्या कुटुंबीयांना प्रत्येकी पाच लाखांची मदत जाहीर करण्यात आले असून जखमींवर शासकीय खर्चाने वैद्यकीय उपचार देण्यात येणार आहेत. तसेच या अपघाताच्या चौकशीचे निर्देश प्रशासनाला दिले आहेत.
&mdash; Eknath Shinde - एकनाथ शिंदे (@mieknathshinde) <a href="https://twitter.com/mieknathshinde/status/1613756015224459264?ref_src=twsrc-Etfw">January 13, 2023</a></blockquote>

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Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde expresses condolences on the loss of lives in a bus accident on Nashik-Shirdi highway, announces ex-gratia of Rs 5 lakhs each to the families of the deceased. The CM has ordered relevant authorities to conduct an investigation into the incident.

नाशिक शिर्डी महामार्गावर झालेल्या खासगी बसचा अपघात अत्यंत दुर्दैवी आहे. या दुर्घटनेत मृतांच्या कुटुंबीयांना प्रत्येकी पाच लाखांची मदत जाहीर करण्यात आले असून जखमींवर शासकीय खर्चाने वैद्यकीय उपचार देण्यात येणार आहेत. तसेच या अपघाताच्या चौकशीचे निर्देश प्रशासनाला दिले आहेत.
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Maharashtra | 10 people died and several others injured after a bus carrying Sai Baba devotees collided with a truck near Pathare on Nashik-Shirdi Highway: Nashik Police <a href="https://t.co/Xel2Irb0vc">pic.twitter.com/Xel2Irb0vc</a>
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Maharashtra | 10 people died and several others injured after a bus carrying Sai Baba devotees collided with a truck near Pathare on Nashik-Shirdi Highway: Nashik Police pic.twitter.com/Xel2Irb0vc
&mdash; ANI (@ANI) January 13, 2023


The surprise move of Congress MLC Sudhir Tambe, a close relative of staunch Congressman and former Maharashtra minister Balasaheb Thorat, to drop out of the upcoming Legislative Council polls in the state and field his son instead may have surprised some people, but political rebellion is quite common in the families of both the leaders. Earlier on Thursday, Sudhir Tambe, official Congress candidate for the biennial elections to the Upper House, announced withdrawal from the race and said his son Satyajit will be in the fray from the constituency currently represented by him. (PTI)

The surprise move of Congress MLC Sudhir Tambe, a close relative of staunch Congressman and former Maharashtra minister Balasaheb Thorat, to drop out of the upcoming Legislative Council polls in the state and field his son instead may have surprised some people, but political rebellion is quite common in the families of both the leaders. Earlier on Thursday, Sudhir Tambe, official Congress candidate for the biennial elections to the Upper House, announced withdrawal from the race and said his son Satyajit will be in the fray from the constituency currently represented by him. (PTI)

Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) president Sharad Pawar on Friday said the demise of former Union minister Sharad Yadav was an irreparable loss to Indian politics. (PTI)

Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) president Sharad Pawar on Friday said the demise of former Union minister Sharad Yadav was an irreparable loss to Indian politics. (PTI)

Ahead of Makar Sankranti, a festival associated with flying of kites, the Mumbai police has banned the use, sale and storage of 'manja' or nylon kite strings sometimes coated with powdered glass on account of the danger they pose to humans as well as birds. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-police-bans-nylon-manja-ahead-of-makar-sankranti-use-of-it-would-be-punishable-offence-23264087" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Read More</a>

Ahead of Makar Sankranti, a festival associated with flying of kites, the Mumbai police has banned the use, sale and storage of 'manja' or nylon kite strings sometimes coated with powdered glass on account of the danger they pose to humans as well as birds. Read More

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Wednesday exuded confidence in a fruitful visit to Switzerland's Davos to participate in World Economic Forum (WEF) by saying that he will bring huge returns for the State and India's financial capital Mumbai. (ANI)

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Wednesday exuded confidence in a fruitful visit to Switzerland's Davos to participate in World Economic Forum (WEF) by saying that he will bring huge returns for the State and India's financial capital Mumbai. (ANI)

Will Mumbai learn a lesson or two from Gujarat after failing to introduce measures to ensure banned Chinese manja is not used during Sankranti? <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/ban-on-chinese-manja-kudos-to-gujarat-cops-but-what-about-aamchi-mumbai-23265169" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Read More</a>

Will Mumbai learn a lesson or two from Gujarat after failing to introduce measures to ensure banned Chinese manja is not used during Sankranti? Read More

&nbsp;Mumbai sessions court on Thursday set aside summons issued against West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee in a case where she had allegedly disrespected the national anthem. (ANI)

&nbsp;Mumbai sessions court on Thursday set aside summons issued against West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee in a case where she had allegedly disrespected the national anthem. (ANI)

Byculla's 32-building Parsi housing enclave Rustom Baug set to celebrate landmark 100th birthday with year-long events planned by grateful residents.

Byculla's 32-building Parsi housing enclave Rustom Baug set to celebrate landmark 100th birthday with year-long events planned by grateful residents.

Finally, Mumbai gets the shivers. City temperature drops to 16.3 degrees C on Thursday, lowest since winter set in; trend to continue until Jan 16. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/finally-mumbai-gets-the-shivers-23265165" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Read More</a>

Finally, Mumbai gets the shivers. City temperature drops to 16.3 degrees C on Thursday, lowest since winter set in; trend to continue until Jan 16. Read More

Sarkar gets tunnel vision. Supports idea of multi-modal integrated two-tier tunnel transport network; the city&rsquo;s transport system may get boost through the underground web

Sarkar gets tunnel vision. Supports idea of multi-modal integrated two-tier tunnel transport network; the city&rsquo;s transport system may get boost through the underground web

Sachin Tendulkar's alma mater in soup over traumatising seven-year-old. Dadar's Shardashram International School humiliates Std II girl in class over late fees. Parents of girl student admit they were late to pay fees owing to a robbery at their home; mortified child refuses to return to school.

Sachin Tendulkar's alma mater in soup over traumatising seven-year-old. Dadar's Shardashram International School humiliates Std II girl in class over late fees. Parents of girl student admit they were late to pay fees owing to a robbery at their home; mortified child refuses to return to school.

Mumbai reported nine new measles cases on Thursday.

Mumbai reported nine new measles cases on Thursday.

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