Ahead of the BMC election 2026, the civic body has advised Mumbaikars not to carry mobile phones to polling stations on January 15. If carried, phones must be kept switched off to ensure a smooth voting process
Mumbai gears up for BMC Election 2026 with 2,600 polling locations and 10,231 booths arranged across government, cooperative, and private premises. The move aims to reduce congestion and ensure smooth, efficient voting across the city
The machines will serve as a backup in case of a glitch during the vote-counting process. Their introduction is intended to ensure a smooth and uninterrupted procedure in the event of technical errors. These units can print election results directly from the electronic voting machine (EVM) control unit
A 43-year-old man was allegedly beaten to death by his close friend after confronting him for assaulting an elderly person. Mumbai Police have arrested the accused, a labourer with a prior criminal history, and booked him for murder
In a post on X, the MNS chief referred to maps shown during his rally with cousin Uddhav Thackeray on Sunday, claiming they showed how major infrastructure and business projects were awarded to the Adani Group after the BJP came to power
Mumbai heads to BMC polls with 1,700 candidates. Citizens’ votes will decide roads, sanitation, transport, and local services. A majority of 114 seats is needed to elect the Mayor
Ahead of Wednesday’s Makar Sankranti festival, mid-day speaks to families who share haunting stories of how they lost loved ones to the killer kite string that seems to be thriving despite being banned
The senior BJP leader further told PTI that the Mahayuti, comprising the BJP, Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena and Ajit Pawar's NCP, would secure mayoral posts across all 29 municipal corporations in the state, where the elections are scheduled on January 15
The move followed complaints by Opposition parties, which alleged that the timing of the proposed disbursal amounted to an inducement to women voters ahead of elections to 29 municipal corporations scheduled on January 15
Shinde emphasised the late (Shiv Sena founder) Balasaheb Thackeray's affection for the city, calling Mira Bhayander a "mini India" where Shiv Sena's strength lies in taking along all communities, including North Indian, Gujarati, and South Indian
Sena candidate Nitin Patil and independent nominee Ravi Patil on Sunday alleged that BJP workers supporting candidate Arya Natekar distributed money along with campaign leaflets at a building in Tukaramnagar, under the Kalyan Dombivli Municipal Corporation (KDMC) limits in Maharashtra's Thane district
The battle between the ruling Mahayuti alliance and the opposition has intensified ahead of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections 2026
Sena candidate Nitin Patil and independent nominee Ravi Patil on Sunday alleged that BJP workers supporting candidate Arya Natekar distributed money along with campaign leaflets at a building in Tukaramnagar, under the Kalyan Dombivli Municipal Corporation (KDMC) limits in Maharashtra's Thane district
12 January,2026 10:54 AM IST | Thane | mid-day online correspondentThe battle between the ruling Mahayuti alliance and the opposition has intensified ahead of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections 2026
12 January,2026 10:50 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentThe city’s air quality remained moderate, with an overall AQI of 112, as per the Sameer app. Residents with lung disorders, asthma, or heart conditions may experience some breathing discomfort
12 January,2026 10:44 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentPolice action will be initiated from Monday against the remaining 4,521 officers and employees who failed to report for training, polling-related work or other assigned duties despite repeated instructions
12 January,2026 10:39 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentFadnavis said the BJP and the NCP had decided well in advance that they would not contest the Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad civic elections as allies since both were strong parties in the region
12 January,2026 09:51 AM IST | Pune | mid-day online correspondentADVERTISEMENT
BJP candidate Nisha Parulekar-Bangera organised a massive campaign rally in Thakur Village, Kandivali East, Mumbai, ahead of the BMC election 2026, drawing large crowds of supporters and party workers. (Pics/Satej Shinde)
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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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