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31 January,2026 10:00 PM ISTThe annual horticulture exhibition, popularly known as the Mumbai Flower Festival, will open to the public after its inauguration on the morning of February 6
31 January,2026 02:48 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentGagrani made the remarks during an inspection of the ongoing Bhandup Sewage Treatment Plant (STP) to Bhandup Complex water tunnel project, a key infrastructure initiative aimed at transporting tertiary-treated sewage for non-potable use
31 January,2026 02:34 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentPatil said Ajit Pawar had informed him that he had apprised NCP leaders Praful Patel, Sunil Tatkare and Chhagan Bhujbal about the merger efforts and assured that they would abide by the decision he takes
31 January,2026 02:25 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentThe Rajya Sabha MP declined to comment on Sunetra Pawar, wife of Ajit Pawar, being sworn in as the Dy CM, saying no one has the information about the same
31 January,2026 02:17 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentThe victim, Chetana Devrukhkar, was attempting to board a moving train heading for Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT) when she slipped and fell on the platform, senior inspector Pandhari Kande of the Kalyan GRP said
31 January,2026 02:01 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentEarlier this week, the Kalyan GRP arrested Dilip Ramavatar Sahu (52), a resident of Vitthalwadi, Kalyan East, and seized gold jewellery and mobile phones worth Rs 7.15 lakh, the official said
31 January,2026 01:51 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentMahayuti candidates Harshali Thavil and Rahul Damle submitted their nominations for the posts of Mayor and Deputy Mayor, respectively
31 January,2026 01:29 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentAjit Pawar, who was deputy chief minister and finance minister in the Devendra Fadnavis-led Mahayuti government, was killed in a plane crash in Baramati along with four others earlier this week.
31 January,2026 01:21 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentAccording to the BMC’s Mumbai Fire Brigade (MFB), the fire was reported at around 10:01 am from New Gautam Nagar in Sonapur Lane, Bhim Wadi Road, near Jijamata Mandir in Govandi
31 January,2026 02:10 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentOnce abandoned, Gumbo the Labrador has overcome aggressive tumour to become the first documented dog in the world to survive complete removal of his lower jaw. He had to learn how to eat, drink, and live, and he now does all three
31 January,2026 07:13 AM IST | Debjani PaulDug-up spots on Kalina-Vakola flyover result in congestion; citizens call it recipe for disaster; earlier, the flyover had potholes, which riders had become accustomed to, but since the roadwork has started, regular commuters are getting confused
31 January,2026 07:19 AM IST | Madhulika Ram KavatturWestern Railway will operate two extra special slow locals on the intervening night of Feb 3/4, 2026, for Shab-e-Baraat rush: Churchgate–Virar departs 2.35 am, Virar–Churchgate departs 1.42 am. Both halt at all stations
31 January,2026 11:10 PM IST | MumbaiADVERTISEMENT
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 Mumbai Sessions Court has convicted Shree Jogdhankar in the Khar New Year Eve murder case of 19-year-old Jhanvi Kukreja, sentencing him to life imprisonment. Co-accused Diya Padalkar was acquitted, and the victim’s family plans to challenge her acquittal
31 January,2026 08:40 PM IST | MumbaiVictim allegedly threatened with intimate photos with a prostitute and her gang; one arrested while mastermind, and other accomplices remain at large
31 January,2026 08:14 AM IST | Mumbai | Samiullah KhanOmkar Shinde (27), the prime accused in the murder of mathematics professor Alok Kumar Singh at Malad railway station, has been remanded in 12-day judicial custody. Singh was fatally stabbed with a stainless-steel chimta while alighting from a Churchgate–Borivali local on January 24
30 January,2026 08:09 PM IST | Mumbai | Samiullah KhanThe incident occurred between January 20 and 22, between 2.30 pm and 4 pm, within the Malad Police’s jurisdiction. The accused allegedly followed the minor from Ashirwad Building at Liberty Garden to the Flag Hotels area for three consecutive days
30 January,2026 05:37 PM IST | Mumbai | Samiullah Khan"A fight broke out between two groups in the Nagpada area of Mumbai last night. Five to six people were seriously injured in the incident, and one person is reported to be in critical condition," Police said
30 January,2026 02:31 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentAccused has been identified as 22-year-old Siddharth Sarang Gaikwad
30 January,2026 09:04 AM IST | Mumbai | Amarjeet SinghCops say accused gave written undertaking to victims, promising to return money, gold ornaments after selling his land, in bid to gain their trust
30 January,2026 08:46 AM IST | Mumbai | Aishwarya IyerThe officials said that seizures were made during several operations which were carried out during the period from January 21 to January 29, 2026. The actions were based on passenger profiling, intelligence inputs and routine checks at the Mumbai airport
29 January,2026 08:09 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentThe murders took place on July 26, 2017, beneath a bridge in Navi Mumbai. The victims, Sandeep Motiram Gaikwad, an autorickshaw driver, and his friend Sameer Aslam Shaikh, were found lying in a pool of blood
29 January,2026 07:30 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentADVERTISEMENT
