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Mumbai LIVE: WR announces cancellation of 102 Mumbai local trains on Jan 21

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: The Western Railway on Tuesday announced that as many as 102 Mumbai local trains will remain cancelled on Wednesday, January 21, 2026 due to the suspension of exit and entry at the Kandivali car shed. We are closing the LIVE blog

20 January,2026 10:08 PM IST | Mumbai
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Acting on specific intelligence, Customs officers carried out a raid on the cargo vessel MV Tina 4 in mid-sea on Sunday. During the inspection, the barge was found to be carrying high-speed diesel that had allegedly been smuggled from foreign vessels

20 January,2026 05:45 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
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The state stated that granting parole to Abu Salem could lead to him absconding, which may cause serious diplomatic issues between India and Portugal, the country from which he was extradited

20 January,2026 05:30 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
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According to the police, the complainant, an oil trader, alleged that the accused systematically siphoned off cash and goods belonging to the company over a 10-month period while he was employed there

20 January,2026 07:34 PM IST | Thane | mid-day online correspondent
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The court had taken suo motu cognisance of the deteriorating air quality in the financial capital three years ago and has repeatedly urged the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) and the Maharashtra Pollution Control Board (MPCB) to implement effective measures to curb pollution

20 January,2026 09:05 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
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The special services include two trains between CSMT and Kolhapur, four services between Lokmanya Tilak Terminus (LTT) and Hazur Sahib Nanded, and two unreserved special trains between Panvel and Amravati

20 January,2026 09:20 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
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The incident occurred on Tuesday morning in the cloth market area of Mahim. The accused, identified as 35-year-old Saurabh Kumar Singh, allegedly entered Plus Medical with his face partially covered with a handkerchief

20 January,2026 05:59 PM IST | Mumbai | Anish Patil
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According to the Mumbai civic body, the project has been completed in record time, It still had nearly four months remaining as per the tender conditions. The work order for the flyover was issued in September 2024, and construction began on October 1, 2024

20 January,2026 08:16 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
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Central Railway officials denied the allegations and said the athletes were not deboarded. They stated that the players were only advised to book the equipment in the luggage section, as its size exceeded the permissible dimensions for passenger coaches

20 January,2026 07:11 PM IST | Mumbai | Rajendra B. Aklekar
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Western Railway said that the speed restrictions will also be imposed on the Up and Down fast lines between Kandivali and Malad during the block on Wednesday. As a result, several suburban train services will remain cancelled

20 January,2026 06:45 PM IST | Mumbai | Rajendra B. Aklekar
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The exams were initially postponed because of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections, and they were later rescheduled. However, the schedule has now been changed again due to the Zilla Parishad elections

20 January,2026 11:26 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
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According to the officials, over a decade ago, the woman had travelled to Mumbai with her family. During the visit, she got separated from her relatives in the city’s crowded streets. Despite repeated attempts to trace her, the family failed to find any clue

20 January,2026 11:34 PM IST | Mumbai | Anish Patil
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Newly elected corporator Yashwant Killedar was responding to reports that the Bihar government plans to build a 30-storey structure in the Maharashtra capital

20 January,2026 10:51 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
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The vulture was spotted in a weak condition while moving from the Pench Tiger Reserve near Nagpur towards Anjaneri in Nashik district. Forest officials said that the bird was severely fatigued and undernourished at the time of rescue

20 January,2026 11:11 PM IST | Mumbai | Ranjeet Jadhav

Horoscope today, January 21: Check astrological predictions for all zodiac signs

Wondering what's in store for you today? Well, we've got you covered. Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Virgo, Cancer, Leo, Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius, Pisces

21 January,2026 02:34 AM IST | Mumbai | Shirley Bose

CPI (M)-led protest reaches Palghar, sit-in launched over Vadhavan Port Project

Senior CPI (M) leader Ashok Dhawale said that the protesters would continue their sit-in through the night, while a delegation would hold talks with the district collector on Wednesday morning to present their demands

20 January,2026 10:26 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

Central Railway RPF rescues passengers, assists emergency childbirth

Central Railway RPF personnel rescued passengers from life-threatening situations and assisted in an emergency childbirth onboard a running train under Operations Jeevan Raksha and Matrushakti, showcasing swift action and humanitarian service

20 January,2026 10:13 PM IST | Mumbai | Rajendra B. Aklekar

366 students from BMC-run CBSE schools to appear for Class 10 board exams

The students belong to 10 CBSE-affiliated BMC schools, which are part of the civic body’s education department. The CBSE Class 10 examinations will be held from February 17 to March 11, 2026. To prepare students for the examination, the BMC education department has initiated special practice sessions, mock tests and focused academic support

20 January,2026 09:56 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

'Congress to appoint mayor after emerging single largest party in civic polls'

Addressing BJP claims that Congress corporators were in talks with them, Wadettiwar dismissed the allegations as baseless “kite-flying in the air” and said they lacked credibility. He emphasised that there was no scope for poaching corporators in Chandrapur

20 January,2026 09:26 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

'New corridors beyond Kalyan, 15-car trains, and station revamps underway'

Mumbai’s Central and Western Railways are upgrading the suburban network with new corridors beyond Kalyan, 15-car local trains, and station revamps, says WR and CR chief Vivek Kumar Gupta in an exclusive interview to mid-day.com

20 January,2026 09:22 PM IST | Mumbai | Rajendra B. Aklekar

    MPCB Chairman Siddhesh Kadam on Mumbai AQI, dust control and plastic bans

    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.

    03 January,2026 05:58 PM

    Fake e-challan scam: Goregaon businessman loses Rs 9.71 lakh

    The victim said that he did not receive any SMS or email alerts for the transactions. When he approached his bank, officials stated that most of the stolen money had been transferred to different bank accounts

    20 January,2026 07:21 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

    Akshay Kumar car accident: Mumbai Police files case against driver of vehicle

    The incident occurred when a speeding car rear-ended an auto rickshaw in Juhu, causing it to overturn and crash into a vehicle from the security entourage of Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar.

    20 January,2026 05:33 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

    Thane: Woman arrested for Rs 7 lakh gold jewellery theft during polling day

    The theft occurred on January 15 when a 51-year-old woman occupant of the house, located in the Mira Road area, had gone to cast her vote in the civic polls

    20 January,2026 12:44 PM IST | Thane | mid-day online correspondent

    Thane: Juvenile held with illegal firearms worth over Rs 2 lakh

    On checking, the boy was found in possession of two country-made pistols and four live cartridges, valued at Rs 2.14 lakh. He did not possess any valid licence and was allegedly intending to sell the weapons illegally, the anti-extortion cell's assistant police inspector Sunil Tarmale said

    20 January,2026 12:06 PM IST | Thane | mid-day online correspondent

    Thane: 44 persons arrested over clashes between rival parties in Bhiwandi

    At around 8 pm on Sunday, the bungalow of former mayors and Konark Vikas Aghadi functionaries, Vilas Patil and his wife Pratibha Patil, was allegedly attacked and vandalised by a crowd

    20 January,2026 10:49 AM IST | Thane | mid-day online correspondent

    Mumbai: College student robbed in Kurla lane, two arrested

    Accused, aged 19 and 23, tracked down within days of complaint being filed; valuables worth Rs 26,400 recovered; the incident allegedly took place on January 14 between 9 am and 2.45 pm in Match Factory Lane, Kurla West

    20 January,2026 07:22 AM IST | Mumbai | Anish Patil