Two critically injured golden jackals were rescued from separate locations near Karnala and JNPT in a joint operation by the Forest Department and NGOs. The protected animals have been shifted to RAWW in Mumbai for advanced treatment and rehabilitation
A portion of an under-construction cement metro pillar collapsed in Mulund West, Mumbai on Saturday afternoon, injuring several people after debris fell on LBS Road near the Johnson and Johnson premises
The Maharashtra State Election Commission has ordered the suspension of polling officer Anna Savata Budhe and police constable Gajanan Sitaram Rajut after a minor was allegedly allowed inside a polling booth during local elections in Solapur
The BMC in Mumbai launched school-level competitions and awareness initiatives to commemorate the 350th Martyrdom Samagam of Guru Tegh Bahadur. Selected students and schools will be honoured at the main event in Kharghar on February 28 and March 1
NCP (SP) chief Sharad Pawar will be discharged from Ruby Hall Clinic after treatment for throat-related issues, persistent coughing and chest congestion. Doctors confirmed his health is stable and advised him to take adequate rest before resuming public engagements.
The city and its suburbs are expected to witness mainly clear skies, with warm conditions prevailing through the day, according to the latest update. The maximum temperature is likely to reach around 35 degrees Celsius, while the minimum temperature is expected to settle near 21 degrees Celsius
The Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT Bombay) on Friday said its researchers have found that too much mucus can weaken the lungs’ defences, which can make people more prone to allergy attacks
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation has temporarily stopped work on 35 LED hoardings at Carter Road promenade following strong opposition from Bandra residents. However, permission for the project has not been withdrawn
A jewellery workshop in Kandivli West was robbed of gold ornaments worth Rs 20.5 lakh after a newly hired artisan allegedly fled within days of joining. Two accomplices have been arrested from Hyderabad
Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Friday chaired a meeting to review preparations for the upcoming Maharashtra state budget. The budget is scheduled to be presented on March 6
The Railway Protection Force of Central Railway arrested a 37-year-old man for placing a live Indian rat snake inside a toilet of the Solapur–Mumbai Vande Bharat Express, causing panic among passengers
Thane Traffic Police have activated a special helpline during board exams to ensure students reach centres on time. Since February 10, 54 traffic riders across 18 zones are assisting those stuck in congestion during peak morning hours
The Railway Protection Force of Central Railway arrested a 37-year-old man for placing a live Indian rat snake inside a toilet of the Solapur–Mumbai Vande Bharat Express, causing panic among passengers
14 February,2026 08:55 AM IST | Mumbai | Rajendra B. AklekarThane Traffic Police have activated a special helpline during board exams to ensure students reach centres on time. Since February 10, 54 traffic riders across 18 zones are assisting those stuck in congestion during peak morning hours
14 February,2026 08:51 AM IST | Mumbai | Aditi AlurkarTo protect candidates from heat-related risks, the Maharashtra Police will now conduct recruitment ground tests from 5 am to 9 am and after 5 pm. The decision comes amid recruitment for 15,000 posts statewide
14 February,2026 07:43 AM IST | Mumbai | AgenciesForest officials mount late night rescue after gaur family tumbles into uncovered village well, earthmover ramp helps all five walk out safely. In a coordinated rescue, forest teams in Sangameshwar created an earthen ramp to free five gaurs trapped in a dry open well. The animals returned to the forest safely by 1.30 am
14 February,2026 07:39 AM IST | Mumbai | Ranjeet JadhavNaturalists say Mumbai hosts five common migratory gull species every winter, including the Brown-headed gull and Pallas’s gull, which travel from Central Asia and the Arctic before returning by March-April
14 February,2026 07:34 AM IST | Mumbai | Ranjeet JadhavADVERTISEMENT
Excavation for the Bandra-Versova Sea Link’s Versova exit has begun inside Nana-Nani Park under a revised plan that spares full demolition. However, 184 trees are set to be cut and 164 transplanted, raising concerns among residents who rely on the 20-year-old park as a daily community hub. (Pics/Madhulika Ram Kavattur and Nimesh Dave)
For 13 years, 33-year-old Nikita Rathod endured severe right-sided cluster headaches that disrupted her education, career and pregnancy. After years of inconclusive tests, doctors at Raheja Hospital diagnosed a nerve-related pain disorder and treated it with pulse radiofrequency ablation
14 February,2026 07:31 AM IST | Mumbai | Ritika Gondhalekar
Days after meeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Amit Shah in Delhi, Sunetra Pawar chaired a key meeting with NCP workers in Pune, signalling consolidation efforts within the Mahayuti alliance and the party’s state unit
14 February,2026 07:28 AM IST | Mumbai | Sanjeev Shivadekar
A fresh political confrontation has erupted between Shiv Sena (UBT) and Eknath Shinde’s Shiv Sena after Iqbal Syed was elected mayor of Parbhani Municipal Corporation. Shinde criticised UBT for backing a Muslim candidate, while UBT accused him of double standards
14 February,2026 07:25 AM IST | Mumbai | Sanjeev Shivadekar
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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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