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22 January,2026 10:07 PM ISTAmong the remaining 17 municipal corporations, nine mayoral posts have been reserved for women under the general category, while eight posts fall under the open general category
22 January,2026 05:58 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentAccording to an official MMRDA statement, the agreements were signed in the presence of Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and form part of a record-breaking investment mobilisation at WEF 2026, where cumulative commitments to MMRDA have reached USD 226.65 billion, the highest in the Authority’s 51-year history
22 January,2026 05:48 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentThese bikes recovered by the police are linked to theft cases registered at Andheri, Vile Parle, Bhandup, Ghatkopar, Antop Hill, Kalachowki, Kharghar and Parel police stations, said an official
22 January,2026 11:14 PM IST | Asif RizviMumbai’s mayoral post has been reserved for the open women category after the Urban Development Department’s lottery draw on Thursday. The decision clears the way for the majority party to name the next mayor following BMC elections 2026 results
22 January,2026 01:27 PM IST | Eeshanpriya MSThe flyover, being built on Keshavrao Khadye Marg, is the first cable-stayed bridge constructed by the BMC over railway tracks. It will connect Saat Rasta to Mahalaxmi Racecourse, easing traffic congestion in the busy area close to Mahalaxmi railway station
22 January,2026 06:50 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentTraffic woes from Western Express Highway to BKC and vice versa could reduce from March; the much-awaited connector will provide a direct link from WEH to Mumbai University and BKC, significantly easing traffic congestion in the area
22 January,2026 07:03 AM IST | Ranjeet JadhavAddressing officials and dignitaries, Minister Mangal Prabhat Lodha emphasised over the use of artificial intelligence (AI) technology to improve patient facilities and deliver information on central and state health schemes
22 January,2026 09:38 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentThe approvals concern mining activities in Lohardongari near the Ghodazari Wildlife Sanctuary and Marki-Mangli in the Tadoba-Andhari tiger reserve corridor. The leader requested the Union Minister to prioritise conservation, arguing that the potential environmental damage far outweighs any limited revenue benefits
22 January,2026 09:10 PM IST | Ranjeet JadhavMaharashtra government has appointed former BMC commissioner Iqbal Singh Chahal as chairman of the Mumbai Police Housing Township Project. The Rs 20,000-crore project aims to build around 45,000 homes for police personnel and their families
22 January,2026 11:05 AM IST | mid-day online correspondentThe crackdown is not limited to construction sites, the statement said, adding that the BMC’s Public Health Department has been instructed to issue stop-work notices to bakeries and other units that violate emission, fuel use, and smoke standards
22 January,2026 07:32 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentAn official statement said that the train number 12933/12934 Karnavati Express, which usually runs between Mumbai Central and Vatva/Ahmedabad, will temporarily originate and terminate at Bandra Terminus instead of Mumbai Central
22 January,2026 09:01 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentAccording to the Mumbai civic body, the works include repair and pipeline shifting work on the Vaitarna water supply system and will be carried out from 10 am on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, to 10 am on Wednesday, January 28, 2026
22 January,2026 10:04 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 complaint was submitted at the Mumbra police station by a delegation led by former BJP MP Kirit Somaiya, who demanded action against the 22-year-old AIMIM leader
22 January,2026 10:48 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentThe accused had contacted the victim, a resident of Panvel, and persuaded him to invest in share trading. Initially, small profits were credited to his account to gain his confidence
22 January,2026 10:49 AM IST | ThaneThe victim, a resident of Andheri (East) in Mumbai, approached the West Region Cyber Police Station on Monday, an official said on Wednesday
22 January,2026 10:29 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentAgriculture dept inspection finds dimefluthrin, a substance used in mosquito repellents, shuts unit, bans sale of products; The complaint was filed by Bhagwan Pathare, an agricultural officer, after tests confirmed the presence of the chemical in the incense sticks seized from the company
22 January,2026 07:38 AM IST | Mumbai | Shirish VaktaniaAccording to the police, six of the 12 people injured in the accident are still in a serious condition and are receiving treatment at different hospitals across the city
21 January,2026 10:18 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentInvestigations revealed that the accused allegedly lured two women with money and forced them into prostitution. Police said that further action will be taken after the investigation is completed
21 January,2026 09:32 PM IST | Thane | mid-day online correspondentGRP said the accused is a resident of Kanpur Dehat in Uttar Pradesh. He was arrested on January 14. A probe was launched after a complaint was registered at the Kalyan Railway Police Station in Maharashtra's Thane district in June 2025
21 January,2026 09:16 PM IST | Thane | mid-day online correspondentThe victim, a resident of Dombivli in Maharashtra's Thane district, had sought the consultancy's help to secure admission for his son at a university in Russia for a six-year medical degree course
21 January,2026 01:27 PM IST | Thane | mid-day online correspondentThe accused, Tazagul Xasatov, claimed that she does not know English and requires the dictionary for both recreation and better understanding of charges levelled against her in the scam, which came to light early last year
21 January,2026 09:24 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentADVERTISEMENT
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