Mumbai LIVE: Thane's lone independent corporator backs Shiv Sena
Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Keni contested from ward number 23 as an independent after the Shiv Sena did not give a ticket to her. The NCP (SP), headed by Sharad Pawar, supported her during her campaign. We are closing the LIVE blog now
22 January,2026 10:07 PM IST | MumbaiAmong 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 | Mumbai | 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 | Mumbai | 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 | Mumbai | 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 | Mumbai | 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 | Mumbai | 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 | Mumbai | 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 | Mumbai | 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 | Mumbai | 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 | Mumbai | 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 | Mumbai | 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 | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentA new political equation emerged in KDMC in neighbouring Thane district on Wednesday as five corporators of Raj Thackeray-led MNS offered support to Shinde's Shiv Sena, which is in alliance with BJP. The Shiv Sena (UBT) and the MNS fought the civic polls in alliance
22 January,2026 08:59 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentDespite repeated appeals and notices, several property owners have continued to ignore tax payments, the civic body said. Taking a firm stand against the non-payments, the civic administration has decided to proceed with action, without any further concessions or relaxations for defaulters
22 January,2026 08:33 PM IST | Navi Mumbai | Amarjeet SinghIN PHOTOS: Maharashtra conducts lottery for mayor posts in parts of state
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23 January,2026 02:32 AM IST | Mumbai | Shirley BoseMumbai: 24-hour water cut in Mulund, Bhandup; parts of Thane to also be affected
According 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 correspondentUddhav paying price for 2019 ‘betrayal’, says BJP as MNS backs Shiv Sena in KDMC
State BJP media in-charge Navnath Ban said the recent political developments show that people increasingly associate Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Minister Fadnavis with development
22 January,2026 09:46 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentMaharashtra to hold mass patriotic song recital in schools on Republic Day
Addressing senior education officials through an online video conference, Minister Dada Bhuse said the programme would be conducted with great enthusiasm in schools of all managements and all mediums. The minister instructed officials to ensure that students and teachers do not face any inconvenience during the programme
22 January,2026 09:17 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentSpecial drive launched to expedite disposal of pending cases in DFSL
Under the initiative, shortcomings in the justice delivery chain are being addressed, with a focus on clearing backlogs and accelerating case analysis under the new criminal laws. By the end of December, a total of 3,96,879 cases were disposed of, bringing the pending count down to 79,542
22 January,2026 07:07 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentElderly man in Mumbai loses Rs 40 lakh to ‘digital arrest’ cyber scam
A 70-year-old man from Mulund, Mumbai, was cheated of Rs 40 lakh by cyber fraudsters who threatened him with a ‘digital arrest’ using a fake drugs-in-parcel story. Police have registered an FIR and are investigating the scam
22 January,2026 06:20 PM IST | Mumbai | PTIMPCB 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.
BJP files police complaint after AIMIM corporator’s 'paint Mumbra green' remark
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 correspondentNavi Mumbai man duped of Rs 74.6 lakh in share trading fraud
The 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 | ThaneMumbai senior citizen put under ‘digital arrest’, loses Rs 16.5 lakh
The 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 correspondentMumbai: Incense sticks laced with insecticide, FIR filed in Santacruz
Agriculture 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 VaktaniaBhandup BEST Bus accident: Driver drove rashly, police tells court
According 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 correspondentWoman held after cops bust sex racket in Bhiwandi
Investigations 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 correspondent