The Bombay High Court said it will not hear Vijay Mallya’s plea challenging his fugitive status and the FEO Act unless he returns to India. The court has asked him to file an affidavit clarifying whether he is willing to come back, while the Centre opposed hearing the case in his absence
Shiv Sena (UBT) has condemned its corporators for supporting the BJP in the Chandrapur mayoral election. Sanjay Raut called it a “betrayal” of Uddhav Thackeray’s clear stand against any alliance with the BJP and said action may be taken against those involved
A Thane district court acquitted two men accused in a 2002 robbery aboard the Chalukya Express, noting that the prosecution failed to examine even a single material witness in over two decades
Months after the road was rebuilt, Bandra West residents see stormwater drains being relaid due to past misalignment. Daily commutes disrupted, footpaths missing, and locals worry about flooding during monsoon
As part of the project, motorists will be able to hear musical notes after exiting the northbound tunnel, as special rumble strips or grooves have been laid along the lane next to the median over a 500-metre stretch
After electing Mayor Ritu Tawde and Deputy Mayor Sanjay Ghodi, the 227-member BMC general body will reconvene on February 16 and are likely to decide members of crucial statutory committees, including the Standing Committee
Thane tehsildar’s approval for soil, stone, and murum extraction in Manpada faces immediate cancellation demands. Forest officials cite 2016 ESZ rules prohibiting mining near Sanjay Gandhi National Park
Ritu Tawde vows to reclaim Mumbai footpaths, verify hawker documents, and improve public spaces for women and seniors. Monsoon preparedness and hospital upgrades are also on her agenda
Mumbai recorded a minimum temperature of 20 degrees Celsius, 2.5 degrees below normal, on Thursday morning. The city’s air quality remained in the moderate category, with several areas reporting AQI above 140
Sharad Pawar indicated that an official announcement on the NCP merger was expected soon, but Rohit Pawar postponed his press conference, citing focus on the crash investigation
Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis rejected NCP MLA Rohit Pawar’s call for an international agency probe into Ajit Pawar’s plane crash incident, asserting that Indian investigative agencies are fully capable
Parents and residents say children walking to Kendriya Vidyalaya and St Xavier’s High School face broken footpaths, exposed iron rods and dark stretches due to Metro construction
Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis rejected NCP MLA Rohit Pawar’s call for an international agency probe into Ajit Pawar’s plane crash incident, asserting that Indian investigative agencies are fully capable
12 February,2026 09:04 AM IST | Mumbai | AgenciesParents and residents say children walking to Kendriya Vidyalaya and St Xavier’s High School face broken footpaths, exposed iron rods and dark stretches due to Metro construction
12 February,2026 09:01 AM IST | Mumbai | Rajendra B. AklekarBMC adds lanes over Agripada Subway; locals say traffic flows better, albeit only on southbound stretch, it has been widened, with the BMC adding one lane each to the northbound and southbound stretch
12 February,2026 08:48 AM IST | Mumbai | Madhulika Ram KavatturThe Bombay High Court will examine whether the state failed to implement its own resolution granting agricultural land to decorated defence personnel after the 1971 war, here is more to know
12 February,2026 08:45 AM IST | Mumbai | Vinod Kumar MenonA legal notice has been served on multiple authorities, including the Thane police, over alleged destruction of mangroves and debris dumping in a CRZ-I zone, with inspections confirming reclamation activity
12 February,2026 08:41 AM IST | Mumbai | Ranjeet JadhavADVERTISEMENT
Experts say flamingo arrivals at the Thane Creek Flamingo Sanctuary are expected to increase as birds migrate from drying wetlands in Kutch, easing concerns among tourists and birdwatchers. (Pics/Sachin Rane and File pic)
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12 February,2026 07:58 AM IST | Mumbai | Team mid-day
Birdwatchers can expect increased flamingo numbers across Mumbai’s wetlands, including Thane Creek and Sewri. Experts say migration depends on ecological conditions, not fixed timelines
12 February,2026 07:49 AM IST | Mumbai | Ranjeet Jadhav
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12 February,2026 03:00 AM IST | Mumbai | Shirley Bose
The incident took place at around 10.02 pm at Jay Krupa Tower at Ghodapdeo Cross Lane No. 1 in Byculla. According to initial information, the lift fell due to a cable failure in the G+18-storey building
12 February,2026 12:49 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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