Eyewitnesses said the accused, identified as Mathew Piru, was allegedly under the influence of alcohol at the time of the incident. He reportedly began attacking parked vehicles without provocation
07 April,2026 04:21 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentIn a major administrative reform, the state will establish an independent Department of Electronics, Information Technology and Artificial Intelligence
07 April,2026 04:15 PM IST | Ronak MastakarAccording to initial information, the incident occurred around an hour ago when the minor, said to be a student of a BMC school, was crossing the road with her friends after school hours
07 April,2026 08:26 PM IST | Samiullah KhanWilson was appointed as Air India’s CEO and Managing Director in July 2022, following former Turkish Airlines Chairman Ilker Ayci’s decision not to take up the top job in March 2022 amid controversy
07 April,2026 02:17 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentThe first phase of Metro Line-9 spans 4.7 km and includes four stations. This new stretch provides seamless connectivity from the Mira Road area to Metro Line-7 at Dahisar East, enabling commuters to travel directly towards Andheri East and further to the airport
07 April,2026 01:35 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentMumbai’s air quality continues to remain favourable, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) recorded at 49, placing it in the ‘good’ category, as per the Central Pollution Control Board’s (CPCB) Sameer App
07 April,2026 10:17 AM ISTThe move aims to increase accountability among industries discharging pollutants, with a committee set up to recommend a new structure for bank guarantees and penalties within three months, officials said
07 April,2026 12:26 PM IST | PTIAccording to initial information, the incident occurred around an hour ago when the minor, said to be a student of a BMC school, was crossing the road with her friends after school hours
07 April,2026 08:26 PM IST | Samiullah KhanThe Baramati bypoll has triggered fresh cracks within the Maha Vikas Aghadi, with alliance partners divided over candidate selection. The contest, featuring Sunetra Pawar and a Congress nominee, is emerging as a test of opposition unity
07 April,2026 09:15 AM IST | Sanjeev ShivadekarA 21-year-old tea vendor from Surat has been arrested for allegedly allowing cyber fraudsters to use his bank account in a Rs 41 lakh investment scam targeting a Borivli resident. Police suspect a larger interstate racket
07 April,2026 09:11 AM IST | Samiullah KhanNewly built ‘jodi’ FOBs at Mulund Railway Station lack direct access to the ticket booking office, forcing commuters to take longer routes. Residents have flagged the gap as a major planning flaw despite ongoing redevelopment
07 April,2026 08:45 AM IST | Rajendra B. AklekarThe Maharashtra government has assured that there is no shortage of LPG, petrol or diesel in the state, urging citizens not to panic buy. Officials said supply disruptions are easing with improving imports
07 April,2026 09:01 AM IST | AgenciesThe civic body said that with the restoration of both compartments, regular water supply operations will be reinstated across affected areas
07 April,2026 11:31 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 complainant, an electrical contractor, had been awarded a one-year contract for the maintenance and repair of office electrical equipment at the board’s Vashi office in Navi Mumbai, effective from September 1, 2025
07 April,2026 09:52 PM IST | Mumbai | Aditi AlurkarThe clash reportedly began after a dispute over playing loud devotional songs during the procession, which escalated into a large-scale brawl between the two groups. Weapons such as swords and iron rods were used in the confrontation, according to police
06 April,2026 09:50 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentBased 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 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 | 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 correspondentADVERTISEMENT
