Maharashtra BJP leader Ram Patkar has urged Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw to address severe overcrowding and safety issues at Badlapur station. Citing life-threatening conditions for commuters, he warned of agitation and a hunger strike if no action is taken
06 February,2026 04:40 PM IST | Thane | mid-day online correspondent
Inquiry into Friday’s Sion station incident reveals trio did not know each other; while 21-year-old Sachin Sharma and 29-year-old Afzal Chaudhary are stable and have been shifted for care in the male ward, 37-year-old Kaisar Mendi is critical.
01 February,2026 07:36 AM IST | Mumbai | Ritika Gondhalekar
The victim, Chetana Devrukhkar, was attempting to board a moving train heading for Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT) when she slipped and fell on the platform, senior inspector Pandhari Kande of the Kalyan GRP said
31 January,2026 02:01 PM IST | Thane | mid-day online correspondent
In a strongly worded editorial published in its party mouthpiece Saamana, the Thackeray-led faction launched a scathing attack on the BJP-led MahaYuti government, describing the incident as a disturbing example of deteriorating law and order in the state
24 January,2026 03:03 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentADVERTISEMENT
