While the BJP-led Mahayuti alliance secured a majority in those polls, the Thackeray brothers are expected to use this stage to announce their future strategy for the upcoming statewide municipal and local body elections. Shiv Sena-UBT won 65 seats and MNS six in the BMC elections
21 January,2026 03:51 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentThe sisters, aged 13 and 14, along with their niece, are residents of Barave village in Kalyan. They were last seen around 5.30 am on Monday, an official from the Khadakpada police station said
21 January,2026 01:59 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentA new business district on the lines of Mumbai’s Bandra-Kurla Complex (BKC) will be created, offering high-paying employment opportunities, global capability centres and a strong fintech ecosystem. Following the announcement, MoUs worth approximately Rs 1 lakh crore have been signed
21 January,2026 01:52 PM ISTThe truck driver had the last opportunity to avoid the accident, but he failed to control his vehicle's speed, leading to the collision, and he then fled the scene, MACT presiding member Rupali V Mohite noted in the order on Tuesday
21 January,2026 01:36 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentThe victim, a resident of Dombivli in Maharashtra's Thane district, had sought the consultancy's help to secure admission for his son at a university in Russia for a six-year medical degree course
21 January,2026 01:27 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentOn January 20, between 4 pm and 5 pm, a fortunate tourist had an extraordinary sighting of tigress Tara on the Zholambi forest safari route in Chandoli
21 January,2026 11:41 AM IST | Ranjeet JadhavThe error, acknowledged by the Women and Child Welfare Department (WCD), has now forced the government to deploy nearly one lakh anganwadi workers across the state to physically verify the affected beneficiaries
21 January,2026 11:18 AM IST | mid-day online correspondentAccording to the Sameer app, the city’s air quality index (AQI) on Wednesday stands at 118, which falls under the “moderate” category. This may cause breathing discomfort for people with lung disorders, asthma, or heart conditions
21 January,2026 09:28 AM IST | mid-day online correspondentThe accused, Tazagul Xasatov, claimed that she does not know English and requires the dictionary for both recreation and better understanding of charges levelled against her in the scam, which came to light early last year
21 January,2026 09:24 AM IST | mid-day online correspondentMaharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said global partnerships and trade agreements are crucial for the state, as they help attract new factories and business opportunities, keeping Maharashtra at the forefront of India’s economic growth
21 January,2026 08:13 AM IST | mid-day online correspondentThe state government has decided to push the deadline for completing e-KYC beyond December 31, 2025, providing much-needed relief to thousands of women who were facing technical hurdles. The previous deadline of November 18, 2025, was extended to December 31, 2025
21 January,2026 07:57 AM IST | mid-day online correspondentWith the 5th and 6th lines at Borivali complete, focus shifts on next piece of the puzzle; project aims to segregate long-distance trains from suburban local trains
21 January,2026 12:46 PM IST | Rajendra B. AklekarOver the past month, schools have been conducting daily practice sessions lasting 20 minutes to train students in synchronised drills with music. In addition, longer practice sessions of at least one hour have been held every Saturday to ensure proper coordination and uniform performance
21 January,2026 05:10 PM IST | Mumbai | Aishwarya IyerADVERTISEMENT
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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The Government Railway Police (GRP) identified the accused as Vinay Rameshchandra Soni, a resident of Kanpur Dehat in Uttar Pradesh. He was arrested on January 14, the police said
21 January,2026 04:56 PM IST | Thane | mid-day online correspondentCSMT station manager loses Rs 11.5 lakh after being added to fake investment group promising high market returns
21 January,2026 08:14 AM IST | Mumbai | Anish PatilNavi Mumbai-based accused lure the senior citizen woman into fake high-return investment scheme; victim first met the accused in 2017
21 January,2026 08:07 AM IST | Mumbai | Aishwarya IyerInstead of succumbing to fear of the gunman, shopkeeper shows courage and drives him away
21 January,2026 07:33 AM IST | Mumbai | Anish PatilAccording to the Mumbai civic body, the project has been completed in record time, It still had nearly four months remaining as per the tender conditions. The work order for the flyover was issued in September 2024, and construction began on October 1, 2024
20 January,2026 08:16 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentAccording to the police, the complainant, an oil trader, alleged that the accused systematically siphoned off cash and goods belonging to the company over a 10-month period while he was employed there
20 January,2026 07:34 PM IST | Thane | mid-day online correspondentThe victim said that he did not receive any SMS or email alerts for the transactions. When he approached his bank, officials stated that most of the stolen money had been transferred to different bank accounts
20 January,2026 07:21 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentThe incident occurred on Tuesday morning in the cloth market area of Mahim. The accused, identified as 35-year-old Saurabh Kumar Singh, allegedly entered Plus Medical with his face partially covered with a handkerchief
20 January,2026 05:59 PM IST | Mumbai | Anish PatilActing on specific intelligence, Customs officers carried out a raid on the cargo vessel MV Tina 4 in mid-sea on Sunday. During the inspection, the barge was found to be carrying high-speed diesel that had allegedly been smuggled from foreign vessels
20 January,2026 05:45 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentADVERTISEMENT
