Major political fronts, including the Thackeray-MNS alliance and the BJP-Shiv Sena coalition, are working frantically to pacify "rebel" members who have filed independent nominations after being denied official party tickets
The Thackeray camp, in an editorial in the party's mouthpiece 'Saamana', titled “Traitors, Shame on your lives! Mumbai’s Mayor will only be Marathi', warned that any attempt to "impose" a non-Marathi mayor on the city would trigger backlash similar to the historic struggle for the state’s formation
A 25-year-old man was arrested in Maharashtra’s Palghar district for playing a provocative anti-national song on a loudspeaker near a temple, triggering public outrage. The song, streamed via Bluetooth from a mobile phone to the salon’s loudspeaker and audible on the street, was considered a serious threat to India’s sovereignty, unity, and public
Shiv Sena leader Rajendra Sapte, who had sought to contest from ward number 25 (Kalwa), missed out after the seat was allotted to the BJP under the seat-sharing arrangement
As the BMC polls near, mid-day takes a look at the M East and West wards, characterised by slums and factories
The air quality index (AQI) for Mumbai today is 63 (satisfactory), indicating minimal health impacts, though sensitive individuals may experience slight breathing discomfort
This will mark Amit Thackeray’s first visit to the Shiv Sena (UBT) party office. He will be accompanied by his cousin, Aditya Thackeray, who is a Shiv Sena (UBT) leader and the sitting MLA from Worli. The visit is scheduled for around 2 pm
Gajendra Shekhawat slammed the opposition party, pointing out that it had previously submitted an affidavit in the Supreme Court stating that “Lord Ram was an imaginary personality”
The suspended auditor, Deepak Johare, who worked with the civic body's finance department, was deputed to the central election office (RO) as part of election-related duties
An official said the issue pertains to wards numbered 225, 226, and 227 in the Colaba constituency, where kin of BJP leader and Maharashtra assembly speaker Rahul Narwekar are in the fray for the January 15 civic polls
From strengthening peripheral hospitals to improving medical research, Mumbai will see massive upgradation in the public health domain
Healthcare facility’s dean says there has been no communication from firm concerned regarding handover of structure
From strengthening peripheral hospitals to improving medical research, Mumbai will see massive upgradation in the public health domain
02 January,2026 08:10 AM IST | Mumbai | Ritika GondhalekarHealthcare facility’s dean says there has been no communication from firm concerned regarding handover of structure
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Here’s a look at how Mumbaikars across the city welcomed the New Year. (PICS/ Nimesh Dave, Satej Shinde, Ashish Raje, Shadab Khan)
Overnight showers settle dust and haze, but activists warn that despite lower AQI readings, high PM2.5 levels across the city continue to pose serious health risks
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Police scanning CCTV footage for rider who raced away; vehicle found
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Andheri bizman’s Juhu beach party plan for New Year goes up in smoke after driver hired via app is booked for being drunk, car is seized
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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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