In a letter also marked to Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Rohit Pawar claimed that serious questions had arisen over the company VSR Ventures, which owned the aircraft involved in the plane crash that killed Ajit Pawar in Baramati on January 28, 2026
In a post on X, Eknath Shinde alleged that while India was showcasing its technological strength to the world, Youth Congress members created a disturbance that, according to him, harmed the country’s global image
Speaking to the media, Maharashtra Congress chief Harshvardhan Sapkal said Rahul Gandhi has been working fearlessly in the national interest and is committed to protecting democracy and the Constitution
Emergency Medical Rooms are already functioning at Byculla railway station, Kalyan railway station and Vashi railway station. In addition, Kalva, Titwala and Karjat stations have also become operational under newly awarded contracts
Mumbai Metro Line 2B will connect major residential and business areas including D.N. Nagar, BKC, Kurla, Chembur and Mandale. Once completed, the corridor is expected to benefit lakhs of daily commuters by reducing travel time and easing pressure on busy roads
Three officials, including directors of Milan Road Buildtech, filed anticipatory bail pleas after a Metro Line 4 parapet segment collapse in Mulund killed one and injured three. The pleas will be heard on February 21
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation cleared 65 unauthorised structures and hawkers in Mahavir Nagar, Kandivali West, to ease traffic congestion and restore pedestrian access. The coordinated drive involved multiple civic departments and police support
Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi travelled to Bhiwandi to appear in a 2014 defamation case as BJP supporters staged protests along his route in Mumbai. The LoP got down at CSMIA before leaving for Bhiwandi by road
Mumbai is likely to experience clear skies ahead as the maximum temperature is likely to reach 34 degrees Celsius, according to the India Meteorological Department's (IMD) latest weather update. The minimum temperature is expected to hover at 22 degrees Celsius
Western Railway reported a 25 per cent jump in earnings from film and advertisement shoots compared to its previous best year. Officials say the initiative is part of a broader push to strengthen non-fare revenue streams
A teachers’ body has written to the Maharashtra government opposing the conduct of year-end exams in April, citing extreme summer heat and health concerns. The group has demanded that exams be scheduled by mid-March to avoid inconvenience to students and staff
Following a November 2025 Supreme Court directive, the BMC has started identifying land across Mumbai to establish its first civic-run dog shelters. The move aims to relocate sterilised and vaccinated street dogs from schools, hospitals and other public institutions under a PPP model
A teachers’ body has written to the Maharashtra government opposing the conduct of year-end exams in April, citing extreme summer heat and health concerns. The group has demanded that exams be scheduled by mid-March to avoid inconvenience to students and staff
21 February,2026 09:26 AM IST | Mumbai | Aditi AlurkarFollowing a November 2025 Supreme Court directive, the BMC has started identifying land across Mumbai to establish its first civic-run dog shelters. The move aims to relocate sterilised and vaccinated street dogs from schools, hospitals and other public institutions under a PPP model
21 February,2026 09:15 AM IST | Mumbai | Eshanpriya MSCops say accused allegedly hit 13-year-old 20 times with wooden stick at Navi Mumbai A Std VIII student suffered swelling and red marks after being allegedly hit repeatedly during a tuition session in Ghotivali. Medical tests confirmed soft-tissue injuries. Police are investigating the complaint
21 February,2026 09:04 AM IST | Mumbai | Amarjeet SinghThe city - sliced, diced and served with a dash of sauce
21 February,2026 07:57 AM IST | Mumbai | Team mid-dayTwo days after meeting Deputy CM Eknath Shinde in Thane, MNS chief Raj Thackeray dismissed speculation, saying the discussion focused on civic and administrative issues. Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray clarified that not every interaction with leaders from the ruling party should be viewed through a political lens
21 February,2026 07:52 AM IST | Mumbai | Sanjeev ShivadekarADVERTISEMENT
Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi received a grand welcome from Maharashtra Congress leaders and workers as he reached Mumbai on Saturday, Pics/Congress
Sahar police arrested a 47-year-old Dehradun resident at Mumbai International Airport after verification revealed his Yellow Fever vaccination certificate was forged. Officials found discrepancies in records and confirmed the stamp, signature and certificate number were forged
21 February,2026 07:35 AM IST | Mumbai | Shirish Vaktania
With the city clocking its fifth-highest Mumbai AQI reading this month, pollution levels have remained consistently high throughout February. Worli emerged as one of the worst-affected areas with an AQI of 256
21 February,2026 07:30 AM IST | Mumbai | Agencies
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21 February,2026 03:16 AM IST | Mumbai | Shirley Bose
The certification has been granted by Bureau Veritas, an Independent Safety Assessor and global leader in testing, inspection and certification. Officials described the development as a major milestone in the relaunch of the 19.54-km Monorail corridor
21 February,2026 12:57 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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