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Mumbai: Death toll rises to two in Malwani gas cylinder explosion

According to Malwani police, a total of seven people were injured in the blast. Of them, two victims — identified as Vijay Chaudhari and Zulekha Khan — died late Sunday night during treatment at the hospital

02 February,2026 02:00 PM IST | Samiullah Khan
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NCP office-bearers urge party to appoint Sunetra Pawar as national president

In the letter, the signatories expressed unanimous support for Sunetra Pawar’s elevation, citing the need for decisive leadership at the national level

02 February,2026 01:32 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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Thane: 18 laptops worth Rs 12.6 lakh stolen from courier godown in Bhiwandi

The laptops were part of a consignment meant for delivery to Chennai and Bengaluru and had been stored at the company’s warehouse in the Bhiwandi area. According to police, the theft occurred over a prolonged period between September 11 and September 25 last year

02 February,2026 11:58 AM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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Thane: Theft accused escapes from police lock-up in Navghar

The accused, a resident of Azad Nagar in the Bhayander area, had been taken into custody late Saturday night for his alleged involvement in a house theft in the Navghar locality

02 February,2026 12:02 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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Maharashtra Dy CM Sunetra Pawar pays tribute to YB Chavan at Pritisangam

After reaching Karad from Baramati (in Pune district) in the morning, Sunetra Pawar paid floral tributes at 'Pritisangam', the memorial of Yashwantrao Balwantrao Chavan, whom NCP founder Sharad Pawar regards as his mentor

02 February,2026 11:17 AM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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Mumbai: Metro Line 4 hits key milestone as MMRDA launches steel spans at Bhandup

The steel spans, weighing a combined 325 metric tonnes, were installed with the support of eight heavy-duty cranes and 12 multi-axle vehicles. The complex operation was executed with high precision and careful coordination to minimise disruption in the densely populated area

02 February,2026 10:43 AM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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Shiv Sena slams Sunetra Pawar’s deputy CM swearing-in, calls her 'silent doll'

Shiv Sena (UBT) criticises Sunetra Pawar’s swearing-in as Maharashtra’s Deputy CM, calling it rushed and questioning her effectiveness. The editorial warns that NCP’s future is uncertain, urging Sunetra to prove she is more than a 'silent doll' in state politics

02 February,2026 11:06 AM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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Vidarbha records above-normal day temperatures, dry weather persists

Day temperatures across the region ranged between 30 degrees Celsius and 33.4 degrees Celsius, staying marginally to appreciably above seasonal averages at most locations

02 February,2026 10:07 AM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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Thane: Tree catches fire near Ram Mandir, quickly extinguished

A tree near Ram Mandir, Gandhinagar, Kopri, Thane (East) caught fire early today. Firefighters and the Disaster Management Cell promptly responded, extinguishing the blaze safely. No injuries were reported, and the situation is now under control

02 February,2026 11:07 AM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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Mumbai weather update: Cold, hazy morning grips city amid air quality concerns

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted mostly clear weather through the day, with temperatures likely to range between 23 degrees Celsius and 33 degrees Celsius

02 February,2026 09:36 AM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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Ajit Pawar's memorial to come up on Vidya Pratishthan premises in Baramati

Ajit Pawar was a prominent political figure in Maharashtra and had played a key role in the development of Baramati, which has long been considered the Pawar family's political stronghold

02 February,2026 10:40 AM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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Congress, BJP corporators join hands in Malegaon ahead of mayoral election

Three Congress corporators and two from the BJP have formed an independent bloc named Bharat Vikas Aghadi, positioning themselves as potential kingmakers in the 84-member corporation where no party commands a clear majority

02 February,2026 08:53 AM IST | mid-day online correspondent
BJP appoints Ganesh Khankar as group leader in BMC; Shiv Sena appoints Ghole

BJP appoints Ganesh Khankar as group leader in BMC; Shiv Sena appoints Ghole

Days after the BMC election 2026, BJP appointed Ganesh Khankar as its leader in the civic body, while Shiv Sena named two-time corporator Amey Ghole as its group leader following the party registrations at BMC headquarters

02 February,2026 03:13 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
MPCB Chairman Siddhesh Kadam on Mumbai AQI, dust control and plastic bans

    MPCB Chairman Siddhesh Kadam on Mumbai AQI, dust control and plastic bans

    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.

    03 January,2026 05:58 PM IST
    Mumbai: Man poses as Navy officer, cheats family in job scam

    Mumbai: Man poses as Navy officer, cheats family in job scam

    A case has been registered against Vinod Vishnu Gaikwad following a complaint by a 40-year-old woman who works as a bus conductor with the BEST

    02 February,2026 07:35 AM IST | Mumbai | Aishwarya Iyer
    Mumbai: Shots fired outside Rohit Shetty’s Juhu home, five detained

    Mumbai: Shots fired outside Rohit Shetty’s Juhu home, five detained

    After Salman Khan scare in 2024, gunfire erupts outside Rohit Shetty’s Juhu home; police say attack meant to intimidate, not kill, as Pune suspects are detained

    02 February,2026 07:17 AM IST | Mumbai | Shirish Vaktania
    Palghar: Man missing for 10 yrs reunited after cops trace him in Delhi

    Palghar: Man missing for 10 yrs reunited after cops trace him in Delhi

    According to the police, the man had left his home in Maharashtra’s Palghar district in 2016 and has been reunited with his parents years later, following sustained efforts by the local police

    01 February,2026 07:37 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
    Case against Dubai-based man for duping Navi Mumbai businesswoman of Rs 43 lakh

    Case against Dubai-based man for duping Navi Mumbai businesswoman of Rs 43 lakh

    The 44-year-old woman, engaged in the e-commerce business and residing in the Old Panvel area of Navi Mumbai, saw an advertisement on Instagram in 2023 for a dealership in prayer mats and garments

    01 February,2026 02:44 PM IST | Thane | mid-day online correspondent
    Navi Mumbai businessman loses Rs 1 crore in share investment fraud

    Navi Mumbai businessman loses Rs 1 crore in share investment fraud

    The victim, a resident of the Vashi area in Navi Mumbai, last month clicked on an advertisement that he came across on Facebook promising lucrative returns for investments in the share market

    01 February,2026 10:32 AM IST | Thane | mid-day online correspondent
    Every move you make: Mumbai Police tighten net on online crimes via LOCs

    Every move you make: Mumbai Police tighten net on online crimes via LOCs

    Mumbai Police turns to Look Out Circulars (LOC) to nab international flyers accused of slandering citizens; for years, the term LOC conjured images of sensational cases involving business tycoons accused of bank fraud, or international fugitives, and organised crime figures.

    01 February,2026 07:47 AM IST | Mumbai | Anish Patil
    Mumbai: 22 years later, businessman gets back licensed revolver seized in 2004

    Mumbai: 22 years later, businessman gets back licensed revolver seized in 2004

    Missing court order keeps businessman’s licensed revolver stuck in evidence; the firearm was seized in 2004, when a Bhuleshwar-based gold and diamond trader was detained by the Crime Branch while transporting cash for business purposes

    01 February,2026 07:41 AM IST | Mumbai | Shirish Vaktania
    Mumbai: Five years after NYE party murder, teen’s friend gets life term

    Mumbai: Five years after NYE party murder, teen’s friend gets life term

    The court held accused Shree Jogdhankar guilty of murder and awarded him life imprisonment after examining the evidence and witness testimonies presented during the trial

    01 February,2026 07:00 AM IST | Mumbai | A Correspondent
     Sessions court convicts Shree Jogdhankar in Jhanvi Kukreja murder case

    Sessions court convicts Shree Jogdhankar in Jhanvi Kukreja murder case

    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 | Mumbai
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