According to a passenger, the 9:29 am local entered Bhandup station at a relatively high speed. The driver applied brakes sharply on approaching the platform, but the train had already moved too far ahead. The train is scheduled to halt at Bhandup as part of its regular timetable
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Maharashtra Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik stated that the state government envisages a future where all vehicles in Maharashtra will be electric by 2047
In Mumbai, temperatures remained near normal, with Colaba recording a maximum of 32.6 degrees Celsius and Santacruz at 31.7 degrees Celsius. Minimum temperatures stood at 23.1 degrees Celsius and 22.1 degrees Celsius respectively
Man allegedly spent Rs 10 lakh using blocked card with Rs 20,000 limit; investigation continues into possible loophole
Of the 13 families affected by the Elphinstone redevelopment, only four have accepted the houses offered, four secured homes through a lottery, while five families continue to await suitable options from MHADA
As Maharashtra passes its Freedom of Religion Bill, CM Devendra Fadnavis says the law targets forced conversions, not faith itself, proposing jail terms up to 10 years, advance conversion declarations and tighter overseeing even as the opposition splits over intent and possible misuse
Two Indian marsh crocodiles have been spotted in private water bodies near Sanjay Gandhi National Park in Mira-Bhayandar, prompting forest officials and NGOs to plan a safe rescue while urging residents to stay calm
Residents say developer demanded extra money despite MoU fixing Rs 14.18 lakh as all-inclusive price for economically weaker section flats under PMAY-MHADA project
With work on pending staircase link and connectivity nearing completion, the footpaths on these two new road bridges can finally be put to use in the next few days
As Mumbai’s 2026-27 school admission cycle opens, parent groups are urging the government to publicly list unauthorised schools, nearly 200 in the city to safeguard students’ academic futures
Minister Ashish Shelar has directed officials to use satellite mapping, drones, and the NETRAM system to identify illegal structures and prepare an action plan to make Mumbai encroachment-free by the end of April
As Mumbai’s 2026-27 school admission cycle opens, parent groups are urging the government to publicly list unauthorised schools, nearly 200 in the city to safeguard students’ academic futures
17 March,2026 08:49 AM IST | Mumbai | Aditi AlurkarMinister Ashish Shelar has directed officials to use satellite mapping, drones, and the NETRAM system to identify illegal structures and prepare an action plan to make Mumbai encroachment-free by the end of April
17 March,2026 08:44 AM IST | Mumbai | AgenciesResidents welcome the civic body’s move but say roofless stretch still needs cover for safe use in summer and monsoon
17 March,2026 08:37 AM IST | Mumbai | Madhulika Ram KavatturAmid an LPG supply crunch, Maharashtra authorities launched statewide raids and seized 1,208 cylinders while arresting 18 people for alleged black marketing, said minister Chhagan Bhujbal
17 March,2026 08:01 AM IST | Mumbai | A CorrespondentAmid a shortage of commercial LPG during the Ramadan iftaar rush, several eateries on Mohammed Ali Road have switched to coal and diesel for cooking, slowing production and raising operational costs for some dishes
17 March,2026 07:48 AM IST | Mumbai | Sarthak MehtaADVERTISEMENT
In less than a week the buzzing bylanes in parts of the city will go back to their usual pace as Eid-al-Fitr, marking the end of the holy month of Ramadan, will be celebrated. PICS/SAYYED SAMEER ABEDI, ASHISH RAJE, and ATUL KAMBLE
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17 March,2026 02:36 AM IST | Mumbai | Shirley Bose
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Uddhav Thackeray questioned the Centre and Maharashtra government’s claim of adequate LPG supply amid the West Asia crisis, asking why long queues for cylinders are being reported across Mumbai. He also criticised Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis over the issue
17 March,2026 12:13 AM IST | Mumbai | PTI
The new structure will provide a crucial, weather-resilient link between eastern and western sides of Byculla. The Rs 287-crore project, being built adjacent to the century-old Byculla ROB, upgrades the existing two-lane corridor to a four-lane bridge, spanning 916 meters with a 50-meter-high pylon
17 March,2026 12:09 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
The former Maharashtra CM met Assembly Speaker Rahul Narwekar and requested appropriate action. He said he requested the speaker to expedite the appointment of a leader of the opposition. In a first, the ongoing budget session of the legislature is functioning without a leader of opposition (LoP)
16 March,2026 11:40 PM IST | Mumbai | PTI
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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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