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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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
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
BMC elections 2026: Uddhav-Raj Thackeray announce alliance after 20 years

BMC elections 2026: Uddhav-Raj Thackeray announce alliance after 20 years

Drawing parallels with the Samyukta Maharashtra movement, Uddhav Thackeray said the reunion was about safeguarding Maharashtra and its people. There has been no official word yet as to how the 227 municipal seats will be shared between the Shiv Sena (UBT) and MNS

24 December,2025 02:49 PM IST | Mumbai

IN PHOTOS: Fire breaks out in bedroom of Thane apartment, no casualties reported

A fire broke out in a bedroom of an apartment located in a ground-plus-fourth-floor Vinayak Apartment at Shivai Nagar, Thane, at 3.48 pm on Wednesday, according to information received by the disaster management cell

24 December,2025 07:47 PM IST | Divya Nair
BMC elections 2026: Shiv Sena (UBT) and MNS leaders hail Thackeray reunion

BMC elections 2026: Shiv Sena (UBT) and MNS leaders hail Thackeray reunion

After two decades of rivalry, Thackeray cousins Uddhav Thackeray and Raj Thackeray on Wednesday announced a political reunion to take on the BJP in Mumbai, calling it a historic moment for Maharashtra. The development triggered sharp political reactions across parties

24 December,2025 02:49 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

Uddhav-Raj Thackeray alliance: Key highlights and emotional moments

Uddhav-Raj Thackeray alliance: Key highlights and emotional moments

After two decades of rivalry, Uddhav and Raj Thackeray announced a historic alliance for the BMC elections, celebrating Marathi pride, unity, and emotional tributes to Balasaheb Thackeray in Mumbai

24 December,2025 02:48 PM IST | Mumbai

Beginning of historic defeat: BJP on Shiv Sena (UBT)-MNS alliance

Beginning of historic defeat: BJP on Shiv Sena (UBT)-MNS alliance

Maharashtra Information Technology Minister and BJP in charge of BMC elections 2026, Ashish Shelar, in a poetic post on X, criticised the alliance between the Thackeray cousins, alleging that they have joined hands to loot the BMC treasury

24 December,2025 02:32 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

Congress extends best wishes to Thackeray cousins, keeps distance from MNS

Congress extends best wishes to Thackeray cousins, keeps distance from MNS

Commenting on the coming together of Uddhav Thackeray and Raj Thackeray, Wadettiwar welcomed the development, saying the Congress extended its best wishes to the Thackeray family

24 December,2025 02:06 PM IST | Mumbai | 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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