Of the 31 gallantry awardees from Gadchiroli district, two personnel, Naik Constable Bitaji Veladi and Constable Kare Irpa Atram, were honoured posthumously after laying down their lives while combating Naxalism, according to the list said
A businessman from Dombivli in Thane district lost Rs 77.10 lakh after being lured into a WhatsApp-based share trading scheme. The accused promised high returns but stopped responding after the investment
According to the Mumbai Police, concreting work is currently underway on Padmavati Road, between Aarey Junction, Dudh Sagar and General Arun Kumar Vaidya Marg, under the jurisdiction of the Dindoshi Traffic Division
The directive came during a surprise inspection of the Parel bus depot in Mumbai, where the minister visited restrooms used by drivers and conductors. Officials found empty liquor bottles at several locations, while some staff members were allegedly under the influence of alcohol
Thick plumes of black smoke were seen rising from the industrial premises as the fire intensified, raising concerns due to the presence of chemical and rubber materials in the affected units. Workers in nearby factories rushed out as a precautionary measure, while police and civic authorities moved quickly to secure the area
According to police sources, the incident occurred around 6 pm on the platform. During an argument while getting off the train, a person attacked the victim, stabbing him in the abdomen with a sharp object, which led to his death
The census was carried out at four key waterbodies in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region—Bhandup Pumping Station, Thane Creek Flamingo Sanctuary, T S Chanakya Wetlands, and NRI Wetlands. Around 100 citizen volunteers, along with Forest Department staff, participated in the exercise
Air quality across the city remains largely satisfactory, registering an overall AQI of 96, which may cause only minor breathing discomfort for sensitive individuals, as reported by the Sameer app
Buyers are no longer super-rich. In fact, they comprise every citizen who is being influenced by the glamourisation of owning exotic animals via social media
The Kolhapur native forged the complainant’s signature on a cheque and transferred money to his own account
42 of 198 SSC exam centres have been sent notices for not having enough CCTVs on January 21
The city - sliced, diced and served with a dash of sauce
42 of 198 SSC exam centres have been sent notices for not having enough CCTVs on January 21
25 January,2026 08:27 AM IST | Mumbai | Aditi AlurkarThe city - sliced, diced and served with a dash of sauce
25 January,2026 08:10 AM IST | Mumbai | Team SMDHoroscope today - Wondering what's in store for you today? Well, we have you covered. Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Virgo, Cancer, Leo, Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius, Pisces
25 January,2026 02:50 AM IST | Mumbai | Aparna BoseKalyan-Dombivli Municipal Corporation has begun the second phase of its Aadharwadi biomining project near Mumbai, aiming to clear and process accumulated waste over the next six to eight months, improve civic cleanliness, and create space for future urban development
24 January,2026 08:12 PM IST | Kalyan | mid-day online correspondentResidents of Andheri West expressed gratitude to the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation after unauthorised constructions were removed from major roads and footpaths, significantly easing vehicular congestion, improving pedestrian movement, and enhancing overall public safety in the area
24 January,2026 07:20 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentADVERTISEMENT
The Mangrove Cell on Saturday conducted a waterbird census as part of the Asian Waterbird Census (AWC) programme, a citizen science initiative that monitors waterbirds and wetlands across Asia. The AWC is organised by Wetlands International under the global International Waterbird Census and is conducted annually in January. (PICS/ MANGROVE CELL- MAHARASHTRA FOREST DEPARTMENT)
Central Railway will impose traffic and power blocks on the Kalamboli–Panvel section on the night of Jan 25–26 for launching a 110-metre girder as part of the DFCC project. Several trains will be diverted or regulated; passengers are advised to plan their journey accordingly
24 January,2026 04:50 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
The meeting was convened after 13 Congress corporators—out of the party’s 27 elected members in the CMC-on Friday registered themselves as a separate group amid a disagreement between Wadettiwar and local Congress MP Pratibha Dhanorkar
24 January,2026 03:29 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
According to preliminary information, the incident occurred at around 1:40 pm at Hicons, a residential structure located along the busy Waterfield Road
24 January,2026 03:22 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Addressing the programme virtually, the Prime Minister described the appointment letters as an "invitation to nation-building" and urged the newly inducted youth to uphold constitutional values while discharging their duties
24 January,2026 03:18 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
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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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