General manager tells mid-day 15-car slow trains will be brought all the way till Mumbai Central in phases; in an exclusive interview with mid-day, he spoke about the future of suburban rail operations and his long-term vision for the two networks
23 January,2026 07:03 AM IST | Rajendra B. Aklekar46-year-old Wadala woman gets her face punched and scratched, hair pulled, and verbally abused; assailant, who doesn’t spare resident’s teen son, is removed from platform
23 January,2026 10:56 AM IST | Aishwarya IyerHR College loops in 60 parents from corporate world to advise on Churchgate institution’s curriculum; the advisory group includes approximately five parents for each course
23 January,2026 07:16 AM IST | Aditi AlurkarWith Elphinstone bridge shut, and Tilak bridge narrowed, pedestrians are forced to dash through nonstop traffic at busy Dadar crossing; adding to the chaos is the ongoing construction of additional lanes on Tilak bridge
23 January,2026 07:23 AM IST | Ritika GondhalekarNewborn wrapped in a blanket was spotted after her hand was seen sticking out of dumping spot in Kurla; post-mortem report awaited
23 January,2026 07:27 AM IST | Madhulika Ram Kavattur | Shirish VaktaniaReservation draw puts Mumbai’s top civic post in the open women category as BJP-led Mahayuti prepares to name its candidate
23 January,2026 07:35 AM IST | Eeshanpriya MSFrom reservation draw to show-of-hands voting, here is how Mumbai elects its mayor after a landmark BMC election
23 January,2026 07:42 AM IST | A CorrespondentThe lottery for mayoral post reservation has come as a setback for the BJP, as the mayor’s post in the Kalyan-Dombivli Municipal Corporation (KDMC) has been reserved for the Scheduled Tribe (ST) category
23 January,2026 07:46 AM IST | Sanjeev ShivadekarThe court was hearing a pre-arrest bail application of Vikas Gogawale, son of Shiv Sena minister Bharat Gogawale. Vikas has been named as an accused in a case related to a violent clash between rival groups during the Mahad Municipal Council elections
23 January,2026 08:02 AM IST | AgenciesFadnavis, in Davos, says foreign private investment will help tackle environmental challenges; he said the initiative, to be led by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation, will be driven by private investment and aimed at tackling long-pending environmental challenges in Maharashtra’s metro cities
23 January,2026 08:06 AM IST | Sanjeev ShivadekarAs Vignesh remains in critical condition at Kokilaben Hospital in Andheri with no neurological response as financial burden continues to mount, relatives question FIR and demand action against society office bearers; Rudra continues a steady recovery at home
23 January,2026 08:10 AM IST | Samiullah KhanActivist and villagers say massive clearing has taken place to make way for bungalows; Nature and wildlife lovers from Kolzar have also alleged that the forests on the other side of the hills have been flattened and cleared for construction
23 January,2026 08:15 AM IST | Ranjeet JadhavMaharashtra is commemorating Shiv Sena founder Balasaheb Thackeray’s birth centenary. Saamana highlighted the joint tribute by Uddhav and Raj Thackeray as the “best birthday gift”, calling his legacy timeless and rooted in Marathi identity, dignity and unity
23 January,2026 10:54 AM 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 crime branch's anti-extortion cell (AEC) took Pujari's custody from the Bengaluru prison and produced him in a court in Mumbai on Thursday
23 January,2026 11:12 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentDuo demands Rs 1000 from tanker drivers, threatening to kill them otherwise; cops nab accused from Govandi; The accused demanded parking money from tanker drivers, exploiting congestion outside the IOC facility, said police
23 January,2026 08:19 AM IST | Mumbai | Anish PatilThese 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 | Mumbai | Asif RizviThe 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 correspondentADVERTISEMENT
