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Mumbai Diary: Thursday Dossier

Mumbai Diary: Thursday Dossier

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Date error triggers chaos as Udyan Express rescheduling confuses passengers

Udyan Express mistakenly rescheduled for Dec 24 instead of Jan 24, 2026; Train halted at Bhivpuri station for stranded passengers to board at Karjat

25 December,2025 07:48 AM IST | Mumbai | Rajendra B. Aklekar

Bombay HC stays action by 3 banks against Anil Ambani, Reliance Communications

Judges cite violations of mandatory RBI rules, say move was based on legally flawed forensic audit, berate banks for late action

25 December,2025 07:44 AM IST | Mumbai | Agencies

BMC elections 2026: Raj, Uddhav Thackeray announce poll alliance

The war of words began on the very first day (Wednesday) after Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Uddhav Thackeray and Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) head Raj Thackeray officially announced their alliance, signalling the start of a high-stakes and bitter battle for Mumbai’s civic body

25 December,2025 07:40 AM IST | Mumbai | Sanjeev Shivadekar

Mid-Day Impact: MPCB pulls up RMC plant causing Kurla pollution

Directs forfeiture of bank guarantee submitted by the RMC operator for non-compliance

25 December,2025 07:34 AM IST | Mumbai | Ranjeet Jadhav

BMC elections 2026: Know your ward | Inside Mumbai’s contrasting C and D wards

mid-day shifts focus on the D and C wards of South Mumbai — areas that are close in proximity but yet so different in personality

25 December,2025 07:29 AM IST | Mumbai | Eshanpriya MS

Navi Mumbai couple booked for Rs 29 lakh bank fraud using forged property papers

The accused allegedly secured a Rs 30 lakh home loan in 2014 by mortgaging a flat in Nerul. Verification later revealed that the title documents submitted were forged and nearly identical for both banks, suggesting deliberate deception

25 December,2025 07:17 AM IST | Mumbai | Aishwarya Iyer

Navi Mumbai police bust prostitution racket in Taloja MIDC hotel

The informer alleged that the hotel management was facilitating prostitution by charging customers Rs 2000 and providing women kept in lodge rooms

25 December,2025 07:10 AM IST | Mumbai | Shirish Vaktania

Mumbai Police seize 43,000 litres of illegal liquor ahead of BMC elections 2026

Mumbai Police intensifies preventive measures, including liquor seizures, offender surveillance, and station-level manpower strengthening

25 December,2025 07:05 AM IST | Mumbai | Anish Patil

Santacruz residents protest tree cutting amid BMC road and gutter widening work

At least three large, decades-old trees were felled on Dattatray Road in Santacruz West over the past few days as part of ongoing gutter repairs and road-widening work being carried out by the BMC

25 December,2025 06:58 AM IST | Mumbai | Ritika Gondhalekar

Finally take-off day arrives as Navi Mumbai Airport begins operations

India’s largest greenfield airport commences operations today, making a 28-year-old dream a reality for thousands of fliers; facility was developed by the City Industrial Development Corporation and Navi Mumbai International Airport Limited in a public-private partnership model.

25 December,2025 06:51 AM IST | Mumbai | Madhulika Ram Kavattur

‘Dacoit dadis’ gang cheats Mumbai homemakers by selling fake gold

Police warn Mumbaikars to stay alert to gang of elderly women selling fake gold after gaining victims’ trust; two alleged gang members, aged between 60 and 75 years, cheated a family from Charkop, Kandivli West, of R6 lakh by tempting them with fake gold at throwaway prices earlier this year.

25 December,2025 06:43 AM IST | Mumbai | Samiullah Khan
Finally take-off day arrives as Navi Mumbai Airport begins operations

Finally take-off day arrives as Navi Mumbai Airport begins operations

India’s largest greenfield airport commences operations today, making a 28-year-old dream a reality for thousands of fliers; facility was developed by the City Industrial Development Corporation and Navi Mumbai International Airport Limited in a public-private partnership model.

25 December,2025 06:51 AM IST | Mumbai | Madhulika Ram Kavattur
‘Dacoit dadis’ gang cheats Mumbai homemakers by selling fake gold

‘Dacoit dadis’ gang cheats Mumbai homemakers by selling fake gold

Police warn Mumbaikars to stay alert to gang of elderly women selling fake gold after gaining victims’ trust; two alleged gang members, aged between 60 and 75 years, cheated a family from Charkop, Kandivli West, of R6 lakh by tempting them with fake gold at throwaway prices earlier this year.

25 December,2025 06:43 AM IST | Mumbai | Samiullah Khan
Horoscope today, December 25: Check astrological predictions for all zodiac sign

Horoscope today, December 25: Check astrological predictions for all zodiac sign

Wondering what's in store for you today? Well, we've got you covered. Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Virgo, Cancer, Leo, Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius, Pisces

25 December,2025 04:04 AM IST | Mumbai | Shirley Bose
Mumbai civic body polls: 2,844 nomination papers distributed, two filed on Day 2

Mumbai civic body polls: 2,844 nomination papers distributed, two filed on Day 2

According to the Maharashtra State Election Commission, the nomination filing period runs from December 23 to December 30, 2025, between 11 am and 5 pm every day. Distribution will not take place on Thursday due to the Christmas public holiday

24 December,2025 10:35 PM IST | Mumbai
WR to operate 30-day block for 6th line work between Kandivali and Borivali

WR to operate 30-day block for 6th line work between Kandivali and Borivali

A major non-interlocking block will be undertaken for the commissioning of an electronic interlocking (EI) panel at Borivali on the UP and DOWN fast lines from 1 am to 7 am on December 27/28 (Saturday/Sunday). During the block, some UP Mail and Express trains will skip their halt at Borivali Station

24 December,2025 09:58 PM IST | Mumbai

1,515 drones light up sky ahead of Navi Mumbai International Airport launch

A spectacular drone show featuring 1,515 drones lit up the night sky at Navi Mumbai International Airport on Wednesday, on the eve of the commencement of flight operations. The drones formed striking aerial visuals including lotus blooms, the airport logo, aircraft formations and themes centred on sustainability and India’s rise (PICS/Navi Mumbai International Airport Limited)

24 December,2025 11:26 PM IST | Divya Nair
BMC turning blind eye to pollution, says HC; questions nod to 125-plus projects

BMC turning blind eye to pollution, says HC; questions nod to 125-plus projects

A bench of Chief Justice Shree Chandrashekhar and Justice Gautam Ankhad also questioned how the civic body had granted approvals to over 125 construction projects worth more than Rs 1,000 crore in a city like Mumbai, observing that the situation had now gone beyond the BMC’s control

24 December,2025 08:45 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

No advertisements after campaign period for civic polls: Maharashtra SEC

No advertisements after campaign period for civic polls: Maharashtra SEC

According to a release issued by the State Election Commission, the question of pre-certification or permission for print media advertisements does not arise after the campaign deadline. The release said detailed guidelines are contained in the State Election Commission’s order dated October 9

24 December,2025 08:23 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

Directly elected chiefs of mun councils, nagar panchayats to have voting rights

Directly elected chiefs of mun councils, nagar panchayats to have voting rights

Ahead of the Maharashtra civic polls, the cabinet on Wednesday decided to promulgate an ordinance to amend an Act which will grant membership and voting rights to directly elected presidents of municipal councils and nagar panchayats

24 December,2025 07:27 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

Administration fully prepared for peaceful elections: TMC chief

Administration fully prepared for peaceful elections: TMC chief

Addressing a press conference, Saurabh Rao appealed to citizens to actively participate in the electoral process, describing elections as a “festival of democracy” and urging voters to exercise their franchise in large numbers

24 December,2025 04:42 PM IST | Thane | mid-day online correspondent

PM Modi inaugurates Navi Mumbai International Airport

    PM Modi inaugurates Navi Mumbai International Airport

    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.

    08 October,2025 06:44 PM IST
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