Mumbai News LIVE Updates: A 35-year-old Shiv Sena worker, Sonu Kalyankar was hacked to death by three men in Nanded city in the early hours of Monday, police said. Follow LIVE updates here
06 April,2026 04:52 PM ISTThe beloved ‘Van Rani’ toy train at Sanjay Gandhi National Park has resumed operations after a short maintenance break. Visitors expressed joy as the ride returned, offering scenic views and a nostalgic experience, with full services expected to resume soon
06 April,2026 09:14 AM IST | Sarthak MehtaThe city’s air quality remained in the satisfactory category on Monday. As per the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), Mumbai recorded an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 52
06 April,2026 09:38 AM IST | mid-day online correspondentReport of no vet in Matheran spurs senior veterinary surgeon and equine specialist to visit hill station; plans for facility, visits to check on animals
06 April,2026 07:56 AM IST | Hemal AsharAccording to a statement from the Dindoshi Police Station, a clash broke out between two groups in the Santosh Nagar area. Upon receiving information about the scuffle, Dindoshi Police officers arrived at the spot and attempted to control the crowd
06 April,2026 08:50 AM IST | mid-day online correspondentA final-year BA student has approached the court after being denied a hall ticket due to a missing PRN, alleging lapses by both his college and Mumbai University. The case also questions newly introduced fines, which the student claims are unfair and have disrupted his academic year
06 April,2026 09:22 AM IST | Aditi AlurkarAn internal report by the BEST Undertaking has flagged multiple buses operating with unresolved safety defects, including brake and steering issues. Chairperson Trushna Vishwasrao has called an urgent meeting to address the risks, amid concerns over commuter safety and accountability
06 April,2026 09:19 AM IST | Rajendra B. AklekarMid-Day’s DEAR GOVERNMENT initiative amplifies citizens’ complaints on civic issues—from hawkers to traffic and safety—seeking accountability from authorities and publishing official responses every Monday
06 April,2026 08:43 AM IST | Team mid-dayThe 112-year-old Elphinstone Bridge has been fully dismantled, marking the end of a historic structure in Mumbai. While a new double-deck bridge is set to replace it by 2027, authorities have preserved key elements of the old bridge—ensuring its legacy endures even as the city upgrades its infrastructure
06 April,2026 09:00 AM IST | Rajendra B. AklekarParts of Elphinstone Bridge have been carefully preserved as it is dismantled, with its historic stones and plaques set to be reused—ensuring the bridge’s legacy lives on even as the city modernises
06 April,2026 09:05 AM IST | Rajendra B. AklekarTwenty minutes before a sleeper coach to Goa crashed and killed two, both passengers and a fellow motorist had flagged the driver’s rash driving online
05 April,2026 07:38 AM IST | Abhitash Singh“He targeted lone women while riding a motorcycle. As he passed by them, he would touch their chest or back and then flee,” an officer said
05 April,2026 07:52 AM IST | Samiullah KhanThe decision was taken after multiple requests from candidates, as several major national-level examinations are scheduled on April 12, 2026, an official statement said
06 April,2026 04:46 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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Based on a complaint, the Kapurbawdi police on April 2 registered a First Information Report (FIR) against the accused, Tashin Khan (40), Saif Khan (42), and a woman identified as Shruti, an official said
06 April,2026 11:33 AM IST | Thane | mid-day online correspondentThe complainant had applied for a government grant to develop basic infrastructure facilities in his village on behalf of a village sarpanch. While following up on the proposal, he met Lad, who allegedly demanded Rs 6.37 lakh to approve the funds, the official said
06 April,2026 10:52 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentAccording to police, the accused became enraged after a constable prevented his brother from approaching him inside the sessions court premises in Mumbai
05 April,2026 03:48 PM IST | Thane | mid-day online correspondentAccording to officials, the complaint was lodged on Friday after the trader claimed he had been duped by the accused, who promised him exclusive distributorship rights
05 April,2026 03:09 PM IST | Thane | mid-day online correspondentThane MACT member R V Mohite directed the vehicle owner and the insurer, Universal Sompo General Insurance Co. Ltd., to jointly and severally pay the compensation
05 April,2026 02:47 PM IST | Thane | mid-day online correspondentAccording to police, the family's ordeal began in January 2024 when they met the man at an event. On learning about their financial difficulties, he convinced them that a relative had performed black magic to obstruct their progress
05 April,2026 02:20 PM IST | Thane | mid-day online correspondentOfficials stated that the suspect used stolen motorcycles to commit multiple thefts. The recent operations coincided with growing public concern over gas cylinder security amidst heightened domestic tensions
05 April,2026 01:47 PM IST | Mumbai | Asif RizviThe average mobile thief is not so average anymore, they are stripping your phone and selling it for parts — leaving no trace
05 April,2026 08:17 AM IST | Mumbai | Samiullah KhanAccording to the police, the victim, a resident of Dombivli, received a call in the first week of March from an unidentified person claiming to be from the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI)
04 April,2026 05:41 PM IST | Thane | mid-day online correspondentADVERTISEMENT
