BJP also ruled out any alliance with NCP leader and former minister Nawab Malik, who is heading his party’s BMC campaign. The long-delayed elections to the BMC, Asia’s largest civic body with a budget of Rs 74,000 crore for 2025-26, will be held on January 15
Speaking to reporters, Varsha Gaikwad alleged that the BJP-led Mahayuti government, through the administrator appointed to run the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), had diverted or misused civic funds for the benefit of select contractors and industrialists
The BMC officials on Tuesday said that political banners, flags, posters and cutouts were removed from govt, public and private properties since Monday. A total number of 2,103 unauthorised political advertisement displays across Mumbai were removed
Czech Tourism said it plans to roll out new promotional campaigns in early 2026, focusing on gastronomy, culture, heritage and wellness experiences, to further boost Indian arrivals. Czechia, located in Central Europe, is home to more than 1,200 castles, 16 UNESCO World Heritage Sites
The BMC on Tuesday published the final electoral rolls on its official portal, showing a total of 1,03,44,315 voters spread across all 227 wards of Mumbai
Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut said that the alliance which was likely to be announced soon will also be in major cities, including Thane, Pune and Nashik apart from Mumbai
The incident was reported to the Mumbai Fire Brigade (MFB) at 2.37 pm. The fire, confined to electric wiring, installations, and paints, affected an area of approximately 3,000 square feet on the ground floor of the ground plus one-floor building
The State Election Commission (SEC) announced the schedule, confirming that the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) is in effect immediately. Including the BMC’s 227 seats, a total of 2,869 seats across 29 municipal corporations will go to polls
According to officials, the emergency meeting has been scheduled for Wednesday at 10.30 am at the minister’s office in Mantralaya. Following the incident, Sarnaik has sought an explanation on why the temporary permits granted to app-based aggregators should not be cancelled
Pawar said the remarks indicated that political decisions were being driven by narrow self-interest, adding that the BJP had begun “revealing its true colours,” with its allied parties appearing to endorse or remain silent on the developments
Speaking to reporters, Maharashtra Minister Sanjay Shirsat, who belongs to Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde’s Shiv Sena, said that the Shiv Sena (UBT) faction has been left without a functioning cadre
The polling will be held from 7.30 am to 5.30 pm on January 15 and the counting of votes will take place on January 16, 2026, State Election Commission said on Monday
Speaking to reporters, Maharashtra Minister Sanjay Shirsat, who belongs to Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde’s Shiv Sena, said that the Shiv Sena (UBT) faction has been left without a functioning cadre
16 December,2025 12:22 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentThe polling will be held from 7.30 am to 5.30 pm on January 15 and the counting of votes will take place on January 16, 2026, State Election Commission said on Monday
16 December,2025 12:19 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentMaharashtra CM Fadnavis said the Mahayuti alliance, which includes BJP, Shiv Sena, and NCP, will generally work together. However, in Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad, the BJP and the Ajit Pawar-led NCP are likely to contest separately, in what he called a friendly contest
16 December,2025 12:18 PM IST | Pune | mid-day online correspondentAlong with Mumbai, municipal elections will also be held the same day in Thane, Navi Mumbai, Mira Bhayandar, Vasai Virar, Panvel, Kalyan Dombivli, Pune and 20 other municipal corporations across Maharashtra
16 December,2025 12:17 PM IST | Mumbai | Sanjeev ShivadekarThe upcoming BMC elections 2026 will be a crucial political showdown between the ruling BJP-led Mahayuti alliance and the Opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) in major urban centres, a year after the assembly polls
16 December,2025 12:16 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentADVERTISEMENT
Mumbai on Monday evening continued to experience hazy conditions in several parts of the city. Pics/Shadab Khan
Senior citizen Panchal determined to get people to follow on-road rules. Hence, you’ll see him every evening on WEH at Kandivli East
16 December,2025 11:52 AM IST | Mumbai | Shirish Vaktania
The prosecution had alleged that the accused threatened a family, wrongfully confined them and stole cash and ornaments from their house at Talasari in neighbouring Palghar district on July 18, 2016
16 December,2025 11:50 AM IST | Thane | mid-day online correspondent
The BMC elections are expected to see a straight contest between two major political alliances in Maharashtra—the ruling Mahayuti and the Opposition’s Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA)
16 December,2025 11:07 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
According to the Sameer app, the city’s overall Air Quality Index (AQI) is 109, falling under the moderate category. This level may cause breathing discomfort for people with lung disorders, asthma, and heart conditions
16 December,2025 10:00 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
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PM Modi inaugurates major infrastructure projects in Navi Mumbai, including the new airport and Metro Phase 2B, enhancing the city’s connectivity, modernising transport, and creating new opportunities for businesses and residents. Here is all you need to know about Mumbai’s latest infrastructure breakthrough.
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