In the recently concluded civic polls, the alliance of the BJP and Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena won a clear majority in the 227-member BMC, securing 89 and 29 seats, respectively. The Uddhav Thackeray-led Sena (UBT) won 65 seats, while its ally MNS emerged victorious on six
19 January,2026 03:16 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentTribunal member Rupali V Mohite on Saturday ordered the insurer, Reliance General Insurance Co. Ltd, to pay the compensation along with 9 per cent interest per annum to the claimant, Nitesh Sudhir Bhatkar
19 January,2026 03:02 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentThe Thackeray camp, in the party mouthpiece, 'Saamana', argued that while the BJP-Shinde alliance won the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), the victory remains slim with a lead of only four seats
19 January,2026 02:55 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentFollowing a tip-off, the NDPS squad of Mumbra police station set up a trap near a hospital and arrested Basu Umardin Sayed, recovering 23.5 grams of mephedrone from him, according to Deputy Commissioner of Police (Zone I) Subhash Burse
19 January,2026 02:51 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentOver the last 75 years, Mumbai’s mayors have represented the city through periods of colonial transition, independence, rapid urbanisation, political change, and social transformation
19 January,2026 03:30 PM ISTAfter 12 years of delays, the Malang Gad Funicular Railway in Thane has opened, cutting the steep two-hour trek to a 10-minute ride. Inaugurated by Sulbha Ganpat Gaikwad and Kishan Kathore, the railway makes the historic fort and Mahadev Temple accessible to all citizens, with a framed tribute to Shivaji Maharaj inside the station
19 January,2026 02:43 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentA 'haldi' (turmeric application) ceremony was held on Sunday evening at a housing complex under Khadakpada police station limits in Kalyan town, where guests were served food
19 January,2026 12:26 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentIn a letter addressed to well-wishers and posted on his social media handles, the 55-year-old leader said politics had always meant more to him than position or prestige, it was a path of selfless service and dedication
19 January,2026 12:15 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentActivists of the Konark Vikas Aghadi (KVA), a local political outfit, allegedly hurled stones and ransacked the Bharatiya Janata Party office during the violence late Sunday night, forcing police to resort to a lathicharge to restore order
19 January,2026 11:26 AM IST | mid-day online correspondentShinde's assertion comes amid speculation over the decision to move 29 corporators-designate of his party to a hotel after the BJP-Shiv Sena alliance secured a narrow majority in the recent BMC elections 2026
19 January,2026 09:55 AM IST | mid-day online correspondentThe India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Monday forecast maximum and minimum temperatures in Mumbai at around 31 degrees Celsius and 17 degrees Celsius, respectively
19 January,2026 09:32 AM IST | mid-day online correspondentThat means one lakh-plus Mumbaikars felt there was no point in voting for a particular political party in recently held BMC elections; of the overall votes polled across the city, the highest number and percentage of NOTA votes were polled in the western suburbs
19 January,2026 07:38 AM IST | Eeshanpriya MSWestern Railway has announced a major block for the construction of the 6th railway line between Kandivali and Borivali, impacting suburban and long-distance trains. The 30-day block continues till January 18, 2026, with multiple night blocks planned
19 January,2026 07:26 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentADVERTISEMENT
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 amount marks the first recovery in a case in which a 72-year-old Mumbai businessman was allegedly cheated of Rs 58.13 crore by an organised cyber fraud network
19 January,2026 08:14 AM IST | Mumbai | Aishwarya IyerDrunk history-sheeter attacks policemen and repeatedly slams head on police vehicle; the incident occurred in the early hours of January 17 at Santosh Nagar, Goregaon East, under the jurisdiction of Dindoshi police station
19 January,2026 07:51 AM IST | Mumbai | Anish PatilOne bullet was recovered from a flat on the second floor and another from a flat on the fourth floor of Nalanda Apartment in Oshiwara area of suburban Mumbai, police said
18 January,2026 09:31 PM IST | Mumbai | Asif RizviIn his order of January 12, a copy of which was made available on Thursday, Additional Sessions Judge D S Deshmukh held that the prosecution failed to prove its case beyond a reasonable doubt
16 January,2026 03:06 PM IST | Thane | mid-day online correspondentThe 56-year-old complainant told the police that he was lured into the deal by three persons, identified as Ashish, Vicky, and Raju, who promised gold at a 5 per cent discount
16 January,2026 02:47 PM IST | Thane | mid-day online correspondentThe incident took place on Tuesday afternoon in the Badlapur area. According to the complainant, who is a housewife, Kurtadkar asked her to meet him on January 13, threatening her that he knew her son's school schedule
16 January,2026 02:30 PM IST | Thane | mid-day online correspondentThe complainant, Arun Raghunath Chitre, stated that his son-in-law met the accused at a family function in July 2024. The accused, who operates a travel agency, claimed to organise domestic and international tours
14 January,2026 02:03 PM IST | Thane | mid-day online correspondentThe POCSO Act is designed to protect children from sexual offences by prescribing stringent punishments aimed at curbing the menace, addressing such crimes effectively, and deterring similar criminal behaviour, Special Court Judge Ruby U Malvankar noted in the order passed on Tuesday
14 January,2026 01:35 PM IST | Thane | mid-day online correspondentActing on specific intelligence, DRI officers intercepted a truck at Bhagimahari Toll Plaza near Nagpur on National Highway-47. A thorough search led to the recovery of 522.138 kg of weed concealed beneath cover cargo of coolers, table fans, and blankets
13 January,2026 08:46 PM IST | Mumbai | Anish PatilADVERTISEMENT
