As per the order, workers, officers and employees who are registered voters in polling areas must be granted a paid holiday on election day. The provision applies to all establishments under the department’s jurisdiction, including factories, shops and commercial establishments
Days after the BMC election 2026, BJP appointed Ganesh Khankar as its leader in the civic body, while Shiv Sena named two-time corporator Amey Ghole as its group leader following the party registrations at BMC headquarters
Setting aside her official commitments, Sunetra Pawar visited Jadhav’s residence at Taradgaon in Phaltan taluka to personally offer her condolences to the bereaved family
Despite winning 118 seats in the civic body, the BJP-Shiv Sena alliance is likely to head only eight of Mumbai’s 18 ward committees; ward committees, which function as ward-level equivalents of the standing committee, enable closer engagement with local communities
According to Malwani police, a total of seven people were injured in the blast. Of them, two victims — identified as Vijay Chaudhari and Zulekha Khan — died late Sunday night during treatment at the hospital
In the letter, the signatories expressed unanimous support for Sunetra Pawar’s elevation, citing the need for decisive leadership at the national level
The laptops were part of a consignment meant for delivery to Chennai and Bengaluru and had been stored at the company’s warehouse in the Bhiwandi area. According to police, the theft occurred over a prolonged period between September 11 and September 25 last year
After reaching Karad from Baramati (in Pune district) in the morning, Sunetra Pawar paid floral tributes at 'Pritisangam', the memorial of Yashwantrao Balwantrao Chavan, whom NCP founder Sharad Pawar regards as his mentor
A tree near Ram Mandir, Gandhinagar, Kopri, Thane (East) caught fire early today. Firefighters and the Disaster Management Cell promptly responded, extinguishing the blaze safely. No injuries were reported, and the situation is now under control
Shiv Sena (UBT) criticises Sunetra Pawar’s swearing-in as Maharashtra’s Deputy CM, calling it rushed and questioning her effectiveness. The editorial warns that NCP’s future is uncertain, urging Sunetra to prove she is more than a 'silent doll' in state politics
The steel spans, weighing a combined 325 metric tonnes, were installed with the support of eight heavy-duty cranes and 12 multi-axle vehicles. The complex operation was executed with high precision and careful coordination to minimise disruption in the densely populated area
Ajit Pawar was a prominent political figure in Maharashtra and had played a key role in the development of Baramati, which has long been considered the Pawar family's political stronghold
The steel spans, weighing a combined 325 metric tonnes, were installed with the support of eight heavy-duty cranes and 12 multi-axle vehicles. The complex operation was executed with high precision and careful coordination to minimise disruption in the densely populated area
02 February,2026 10:43 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentAjit Pawar was a prominent political figure in Maharashtra and had played a key role in the development of Baramati, which has long been considered the Pawar family's political stronghold
02 February,2026 10:40 AM IST | Baramati | mid-day online correspondentDay temperatures across the region ranged between 30 degrees Celsius and 33.4 degrees Celsius, staying marginally to appreciably above seasonal averages at most locations
02 February,2026 10:07 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentThe India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted mostly clear weather through the day, with temperatures likely to range between 23 degrees Celsius and 33 degrees Celsius
02 February,2026 09:36 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentThree Congress corporators and two from the BJP have formed an independent bloc named Bharat Vikas Aghadi, positioning themselves as potential kingmakers in the 84-member corporation where no party commands a clear majority
02 February,2026 08:53 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentADVERTISEMENT
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Monday appointed Ward 7 (Dahisar) corporator Ganesh Khankar as their leader in the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC). On the other Shiv Sena has appointed Amey Ghole as thier party leader. (Pics/BJP media cell)
One for snake videos, another for drug deals, say investigators after massive ganja seizure; Wildlife experts in Maharashtra have now demanded a thorough probe to determine whether the influencer was also involved in the illegal capture, supply or trafficking of snakes
02 February,2026 07:32 AM IST | Mumbai | Ranjeet Jadhav
Centre exchange will apply only at schools without CCTV, easing travel and supervision concerns raised by teachers; the decision follows concerns raised by teachers and principals’ association members, who said sending educators to unfamiliar schools for supervision could be impractical
02 February,2026 07:27 AM IST | Mumbai | Aditi Alurkar
However, the Opposition Congress and other parties criticised the BJP-led Union government, saying the budget has failed to provide any real relief to common citizens struggling with rising prices
02 February,2026 07:22 AM IST | Mumbai | Sanjeev Shivadekar
High-speed corridors announced in Union Budget will slash 3.5-hour travel time between two cities, enhance connectivity to South India
02 February,2026 07:10 AM IST | Mumbai | Rajendra B. Aklekar
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The owners of a bar at the center of a deadly New Year’s fire at a Swiss ski resort are now under intense scrutiny as investigators launch a criminal probe. The blaze broke out during a packed celebration in Crans-Montana, quickly turning into a deadly flashover that left little time for escape. Police have interviewed the bar’s French owners, examining whether the venue complied with fire safety regulations.
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