The Maharashtra Governor on Wednesday accepted the proposal to transfer Kokate’s portfolios to Ajit Pawar, who heads the Nationalist Congress Party and is a key ally in the ruling coalition, which includes the BJP and Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena
On Tuesday, the Nashik district sessions court upheld a lower court order sentencing Manikrao Kokate to two years in jail in a housing quota irregularities case
An official statement said that the new Post Office has been designed especially for young people, students and digital natives, offering a technology-driven and youth-friendly postal experience
In line with this approach, the Board approved the replacement of the nearly three-decade-old SEBI (Stock Brokers) Regulations, 1992 with a new, streamlined framework that focuses on clarity, removal of redundant provisions and ease of compliance
During the meeting, both the sides explored potential collaboration across key sectors in Maharashtra, including trade, economic development, infrastructure and industry. CM Fadnavis said the state government is promoting the adoption of international-standard technologies
Motorists heading north have been diverted via Babulnath-Pedder Road towards Haji Ali. Traffic police have advised commuters to follow the diversion and expect delays
Last year, from December 1 to 16, the city’s AQI ranged between 158 and 167, while during the same period in 2025, the AQI remained in a range of 105 to 138. Additional Municipal Commissioner Dr Avinash Dhakne has attributed the improved AQI levels to the sustained measures taken by BMC
Construction is ongoing for an elevated deck connecting both 12-metre-wide FOBs over platforms 1 and 2. A major portion of the deck was commissioned in March 2025, an official statement said
As BMC Elections 2026 approach, here’s a detailed look at population size, budgets and corporator strength across key municipal corporations in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region
In a major setback for Maharashtra Sports Minister Manikrao Kokate of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP), a court in Nashik on Tuesday upheld the two-year prison sentence awarded to him in a cheating and forgery case dating back to 1995
Under the existing provision in Section 14(2) of the Act, candidates whose nomination papers were accepted or rejected could file appeals before district courts. However, such appeals often remained pending for varying periods across districts, leading to delays in the election process
Barring a new CBSE school coming up in Andheri East, the rest of them are redeveloped structures in the plots of former municipal schools
Under the existing provision in Section 14(2) of the Act, candidates whose nomination papers were accepted or rejected could file appeals before district courts. However, such appeals often remained pending for varying periods across districts, leading to delays in the election process
17 December,2025 05:25 PM IST | MumbaiBarring a new CBSE school coming up in Andheri East, the rest of them are redeveloped structures in the plots of former municipal schools
17 December,2025 04:24 PM IST | Mumbai | Aditi AlurkarIn a post shared on X, the institute said that entry for outsiders has been stopped for the next two days. Only competition participants and IIT Bombay residents will be allowed to enter the campus during this period
17 December,2025 04:20 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentThe 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
17 December,2025 04:06 PM IST | MumbaiPolitical parties have already begun preparations, with criticism, praise, and rivalry heating up ahead of the elections. Below are answers to frequently asked questions
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A new elevated deck has been opened for passenger use at Vasai Road railway station to ease congestion on busy platforms, an official statement said on Tuesday. Pics/Special Arrangement
A worker spotted the snake during wire repair work inside an internet duct near Dharavi depot on December 13, a police official said; after being alerted, constable Sachin More, who is also a trained snake rescuer, rushed to the spot
17 December,2025 02:29 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Raut also claimed that the ruling BJP's decision to keep the Ajit Pawar-headed NCP out of the alliance in Mumbai, citing Nawab Malik's leadership in the city, was a "farce"
17 December,2025 02:15 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Mumbai local train update: Chaos erupted during Mumbai’s morning rush hour after a Badlapur–CSMT AC fast local failed to open its doors at Dadar station. Stranded commuters were forced to alight at Byculla, triggering protests and demands for accountability from railway authorities
17 December,2025 01:37 PM IST | Mumbai | Rajendra B. Aklekar
The party, its mouthpiece 'Saamana' said the existence of Mumbai was at stake, and if the city, built through the sacrifice of 106 martyrs, is lost, the Marathi people will face "a lifetime of slavery"
17 December,2025 12:55 PM 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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