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Voting ends in 23 Maharashtra local bodies; turnout at 47.04 pc till afternoon

Voting ends in 23 Maharashtra local bodies; turnout at 47.04 pc till afternoon

Polling began at 7.30 am, and by the afternoon, 47.04 per cent of eligible voters had cast their ballots, according to the State Election Commission. Officials said the final turnout figures would be released on Sunday

Former Maharashtra Minister Shalinitai Patil passes away

Shalinitai Patil held ministerial posts in several Congress-led governments during the 1980s. She rose through the political ranks from being a member of the Satara district council to becoming president of the Congress women’s wing

20 December,2025 09:13 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

Maharashtra clears promotion of 190 medical officers

The Health Department carried out the promotions through a transparent counselling process, taking into account the preference order of the medical officers. As a result, vacant posts under the promotion quota have been filled without delay, officials said

20 December,2025 06:44 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

Watch Video: BJP MLA slaps auto-rickshaw driver in Mumbai's Ghatkopar

video of the episode surfaced online, showing BJP MLA Parag Shah stopping an auto-rickshaw that was allegedly being driven in the wrong direction and slapping the driver during the confrontation. The clip has since circulated widely on social media

20 December,2025 06:21 PM IST | Mumbai | Aishwarya Iyer

Forest dept may radio-collar leopard rescued from Bhayandar

On Saturday, Maharashtra Forest Minister Ganesh Naik, along with local MLA Narendra Mehta, visited the spot where the attacks took place. The minister later went to the hospital to meet the injured victims and check on their condition

20 December,2025 05:57 PM IST | Mumbai | Ranjeet Jadhav

Azmi condemns attacks on minorities in Bangladesh; slams Bihar CM over hijab row

On attack on minorities in Bangladesh, Mumbai SP MLA Azmi said that injustice must be opposed everywhere, but added that problems within India should be addressed first

20 December,2025 05:34 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

Seat-sharing talks on for BJP-Shiv Sena in Thane, decision awaited

Thane is considered the home turf of Shiv Sena leader and Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde. A political dispute had erupted recently after some Shiv Sena workers crossed over to the BJP in Thane district

20 December,2025 05:03 PM IST | Thane | mid-day online correspondent

Mumbai voters will reject BJP’s religious politics: Varsha Gaikwad

Polling for 29 municipal corporations across Maharashtra, including the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), is scheduled for January 15, with counting to take place the following day

20 December,2025 03:54 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

Western Railway to cancel 80 trains daily from December 21; Check full list

A 30-day block will be in place from December 20, in view of the sixth line work in the Borivali-Kandivali section. During this period, some trains will be short-terminated/originated, regulated, and rescheduled, and some trains will skip their scheduled halt at Borivali station

20 December,2025 03:48 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

RSS worker’s defamation case against Rahul Gandhi adjourned to January 17

The case came up for hearing during the day in the court of the Joint Civil Judge (Junior Division) PM Kolse, Gandhi's advocate Narayan Iyer said

20 December,2025 03:16 PM IST | Thane | mid-day online correspondent

NCP fumes over AI-generated fake video targeting party leadership

The NCP has condemned the circulation of an AI-generated fake video targeting its leadership ahead of Maharashtra local body polls. The party said a forensic report confirmed the video was fabricated and alleged it was spread to mislead voters during the elections

20 December,2025 02:45 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

Fire breaks out at electrical goods godown in Thane’s Bhiwandi

Nobody was injured in the incident, said Saquib Kharbe, who heads the disaster management cell of the Bhiwandi Nizampur City Municipal Corporation (BNMC)

20 December,2025 02:24 PM IST | Thane | mid-day online correspondent
NCP fumes over AI-generated fake video targeting party leadership

NCP fumes over AI-generated fake video targeting party leadership

The NCP has condemned the circulation of an AI-generated fake video targeting its leadership ahead of Maharashtra local body polls. The party said a forensic report confirmed the video was fabricated and alleged it was spread to mislead voters during the elections

20 December,2025 02:45 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Fire breaks out at electrical goods godown in Thane’s Bhiwandi

Fire breaks out at electrical goods godown in Thane’s Bhiwandi

Nobody was injured in the incident, said Saquib Kharbe, who heads the disaster management cell of the Bhiwandi Nizampur City Municipal Corporation (BNMC)

20 December,2025 02:24 PM IST | Thane | mid-day online correspondent
Voting underway in Ambernath municipal council amid Mahayuti power tussle

Voting underway in Ambernath municipal council amid Mahayuti power tussle

The run-up to the election was marred by firing at the office of a BJP candidate. Polling has been going on smoothly, according to an official from the police control room

20 December,2025 11:35 AM IST | Thane | mid-day online correspondent
Commuters beware: Night travel on Mumbai locals hit from December 20

Commuters beware: Night travel on Mumbai locals hit from December 20

To carry out the work in connection with the sixth line on Kandivali and Borivali section, a block of 30 days will be undertaken from the night of December 20th/21st and will continue up to January 18. The block will be operated from 23:00 hrs to 04:30 hrs.

20 December,2025 11:09 AM IST | Mumbai | Rajendra B. Aklekar
Mumbai weather updates: City records 14 degrees Celsius, AQI stands at 114

Mumbai weather updates: City records 14 degrees Celsius, AQI stands at 114

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) had predicted generally pleasant conditions for the financial capital, with daytime temperatures expected to range between 14 degrees Celsius and 33 degrees Celsius

20 December,2025 10:36 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

IN PHOTOS: Bandra Reclamation promenade in Mumbai readies for Christmas 2025

Mumbai is gearing up for the Christmas 2025 celebrations at the Bandra Reclamation promenade with the final work on the festival display, ‘Lights of Hope’, currently underway. Pics/Ashish Raje

20 December,2025 07:55 PM IST | Asif Ali Sayed
Voting begins in 23 municipal councils and nagar panchayats in Maharashtra

Voting begins in 23 municipal councils and nagar panchayats in Maharashtra

Counting of votes for all municipal councils and nagar panchayats, including those which went to polls on December 2, will take place on December 21, the State Election Commission said in a statement

20 December,2025 09:18 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

Maharashtra CM defends Eknath Shinde amid allegations against his brother

Maharashtra CM defends Eknath Shinde amid allegations against his brother

After Uddhav hints that deputy chief minister may have to step down, Fadnavis says some people were trying to defame ally; In a veiled attack on Shinde, Thackeray said that “one more minister will have to go” and hinted that the leader was from Thane

20 December,2025 07:46 AM IST | Mumbai | Sanjeev Shivadekar

Parivar politics riles BJP ranks ahead of BMC elections 2026

Parivar politics riles BJP ranks ahead of BMC elections 2026

Office-bearer raises red flag as relatives of leaders queue up for BMC election tickets, insider warns civic polls must not become a family business

20 December,2025 07:43 AM IST | Mumbai | Sanjeev Shivadekar

Mahim tree murder: BMC gets developer to remove rods piercing tree

Mahim tree murder: BMC gets developer to remove rods piercing tree

Scaffolding and metal sheets still left in place in Mahim; police informed about the issue; the BMC had issued a verbal warning to the developers to remove the irregularities along the compound wall and the tree

20 December,2025 07:33 AM IST | Mumbai | Eshanpriya MS

PM Modi inaugurates Navi Mumbai International Airport

    PM Modi inaugurates Navi Mumbai International Airport

    PM Modi inaugurates major infrastructure projects in Navi Mumbai, including the new airport and Metro Phase 2B, enhancing the city’s connectivity, modernising transport, and creating new opportunities for businesses and residents. Here is all you need to know about Mumbai’s latest infrastructure breakthrough.

    08 October,2025 06:44 PM IST
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