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Sharad Pawar urges NCP to adopt RSS-like dedication to ideology

Sharad Pawar urges NCP to adopt RSS-like dedication to ideology

Sharad Pawar lauds the RSS for its unwavering commitment to ideology and urges NCP workers to follow a similar path by embracing progressive ideals. He also outlines plans to restructure the party and engage with voters for upcoming elections.

Gadchiroli police offer employment to surrendered Naxals in Lloyds Metals

Gadchiroli Police has facilitated the employment of 48 surrendered Naxals at Lloyds Metals, offering them a new path forward with regular jobs and income, marking a significant step in their rehabilitation

10 January,2025 10:01 AM IST | Mumbai

Nagpur zoo halts chicken meals for wild animals amid bird flu concerns

Nagpur's Maharajbagh Zoo suspends chicken meals for wild animals after three tigers and a leopard died of suspected avian influenza. Authorities are taking precautionary measures as the risk of bird flu spreads across wildlife centres.

10 January,2025 09:56 AM IST | Nagpur

Zeeshan Siddique alleges police inaction in father’s murder case, seeks CM help

Zeeshan Siddique, son of NCP leader Baba Siddique, raises concerns about the lack of progress in his father’s murder investigation. He accuses the police of not interrogating key suspects and seeks the intervention of CM Devendra Fadnavis for justice.

10 January,2025 09:50 AM IST | Mumbai

Driver averts disaster as CNG tempo catches fire on Mumbai-Ahmedabad Highway

A CNG tempo caught fire near Bapane Bridge on the Mumbai-Ahmedabad Highway on Thursday night. The driver’s quick action prevented a major disaster, but the lack of timely assistance mechanisms on the highway has raised safety concerns

10 January,2025 09:45 AM IST | Mumbai | Diwakar Sharma

Ajit Pawar slams police for rising crime in Pune and Mumbai

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar has raised concerns over increasing crime rates in Pune, criticising police for their inefficiency despite ample resources. Meanwhile, NCP leader Zeeshan Siddique demands justice for his father’s murder, questioning the police investigation in Mumbai.

10 January,2025 09:35 AM IST | Mumbai

Pritish Nandy passes away: Meher Marfatia pays tribute to the fearless editor

I trod with trepidation filing a first half-pager on Aubrey Menen, whose Rama Retold was among the earliest books banned in the country. Followed by a detailed profile of Pranab Mukherjee on becoming Leader of the House in the Rajya Sabha after his finance minister tenure. “What’s to worry?

10 January,2025 08:29 AM IST | Mumbai | Meher Marfatia

Mumbai: Elevated connector will ease Vakola traffic by May

“The work on the connector, including the cable-stayed bridge passing over the WEH and Kalina-Vakola flyover, will be completed by May, after which it will be opened for traffic. The launching of the girder over the northbound stretch of the Kalina-Vakola flyover is complete

10 January,2025 08:19 AM IST | Mumbai | Ranjeet Jadhav

US ambassador to India says goodbye to Mumbai with heart-felt speech

The ambassador referenced the late former US president Jimmy Carter and his ties to India, as he said, “This is not just any other day but a National Day of Mourning in the USA.” Carter was honoured at a State funeral in Washington on Thursday. Garcetti recalled

10 January,2025 08:16 AM IST | Mumbai | Hemal Ashar

Sanpada firing: Accused hiding near Maharashtra border, say police

Police said that the accused had fled towards Panvel after the incident, where their digital trail ended. Through technical investigations and informants, police have managed to locate the duo near the Maharashtra border, where they are suspected of hiding

10 January,2025 08:14 AM IST | Mumbai | Aishwarya Iyer

Fresh funding for TISS offers relief to staff

Criticism from the TISS community, including protests by the Progressive Students Forum (PSF), prompted TET to step in, providing enough financial support to extend the contracts until December 31. As that deadline approached, TISS granted another extension to March 31, 2025. Now, with a fresh infusion of funds

10 January,2025 08:10 AM IST | Mumbai | A Correspondent

Ghatkopar Woman killed another injured as banyan tree branch falls on them

Meanwhile, four people were injured in a fire that broke out in a scrap godown at Darukhana Mandvi, near Rey Road. According to the civic Disaster Control Report, the fire was reported at 3.25 pm on Thursday and was extinguished by 3.56 pm

10 January,2025 08:06 AM IST | Mumbai | A Correspondent
Fresh funding for TISS offers relief to staff

Fresh funding for TISS offers relief to staff

Criticism from the TISS community, including protests by the Progressive Students Forum (PSF), prompted TET to step in, providing enough financial support to extend the contracts until December 31. As that deadline approached, TISS granted another extension to March 31, 2025. Now, with a fresh infusion of funds

10 January,2025 08:10 AM IST | Mumbai | A Correspondent
Ghatkopar Woman killed another injured as banyan tree branch falls on them

Ghatkopar Woman killed another injured as banyan tree branch falls on them

Meanwhile, four people were injured in a fire that broke out in a scrap godown at Darukhana Mandvi, near Rey Road. According to the civic Disaster Control Report, the fire was reported at 3.25 pm on Thursday and was extinguished by 3.56 pm

10 January,2025 08:06 AM IST | Mumbai | A Correspondent
FIR registered after tot crushed in college kids’ horseplay

FIR registered after tot crushed in college kids’ horseplay

Vidhi, who lived with her parents at Amrutlalwadi on Juhu Church Road, was just days away from her second birthday, which her family had planned to celebrate with a grand gathering of family and friends. One of the college students involved is Harshad Gaurav

10 January,2025 07:44 AM IST | Mumbai | Shirish Vaktania
Mumbai Diary: Friday Dossier

Mumbai Diary: Friday Dossier

The city - sliced, diced and served with a dash of sauce

10 January,2025 07:41 AM IST | Mumbai | Team mid-day
Mumbai: BMC plans to levy property tax on commercial slums

Mumbai: BMC plans to levy property tax on commercial slums

The survey of commercial slums is currently underway. Deputy Municipal Commissioner Vishwas Shankarwar said, “Yes, we have started a survey of the commercial slums for property tax. After the survey, we will know how many commercial slums are in the city.” Another official explained that the property tax will be calculated based on the size

10 January,2025 07:40 AM IST | Mumbai | Sameer Surve

IN PHOTOS: Improvement still needed in Mumbai Metro stations public toilets

An in-depth examination of public toilet infrastructure across Mumbai's four operational Metro lines found that Blue Line 1 offers external toilet access, while newer lines integrate facilities within ticketing zones, with variations like Aqua Line 3's NATM tunneling stations. (Pics courtesy: Rajendra B Aklekar, Prasun Choudhari)

09 January,2025 07:19 PM IST | Jyoti Shukla
Passengers want double decker rakes for new Mumbai Central- Valsad fast train

Passengers want double decker rakes for new Mumbai Central- Valsad fast train

Passengers file complaints with Western Railway, demand double-decker rakes. Prabhutendolkar added, “We, as commuters, have been campaigning for newer Linke-Hofmann-Busch (LHB) double-decker non-AC coaches on this train. Another train on the same route till Ahmedabad already has LHB double-decker AC coaches

10 January,2025 07:38 AM IST | Mumbai | Prasun Choudhari

HC calls for action against cop who sent FB request to complainant’s daughter

HC calls for action against cop who sent FB request to complainant’s daughter

Petitioner had filed two complaints with the Samta Nagar police station over theft, claimed probe went nowhere. Frustrated by the inaction, the woman’s mother moved the HC, further alleging that the PSI investigating the theft case sent a friend request to her daughter on Facebook instead of conducting a proper inquiry

10 January,2025 07:35 AM IST | Mumbai | A Correspondent

Mahim beach dog attack: Rescuer says the pit bull was under trauma

Mahim beach dog attack: Rescuer says the pit bull was under trauma

Rescuer says abandoned animal, which attacked two, gets agitated upon seeing a stick. Natekar took the dog to a Mahim-based veterinarian on Wednesday after which some blood tests were conducted. “It seems that the dog was abandoned because it has health complications. I think that the dog is traumatised as every time it sees a person with a stick

10 January,2025 07:31 AM IST | Mumbai | Ranjeet Jadhav

Explained: Why India is facing pilot shortage

Explained: Why India is facing pilot shortage

Sources tell mid-day shortage of certified instructors is main reason behind 17 percent drop in number of licences issued. Apart from this, the DGCA is not even transparent about the number of CFIs at flight schools. They should make a dashboard, which updates every month with the current number of Instructors and CFIs with each flight school

10 January,2025 07:28 AM IST | Mumbai | Prasun Choudhari

Truck accident sparks huge traffic jam on Mumbai-Ahmedabad Highway!

    Truck accident sparks huge traffic jam on Mumbai-Ahmedabad Highway!

    A massive traffic jam has paralysed the Mumbai-Ahmedabad National Highway, stretching from Vasai to Ghodbunder and the Fountain Hotel. The chaos began at 4:30 AM after a truck accident near Naigaon, with frustrated drivers taking to the wrong side of the road and worsening the situation. Commuters heading to work and even ambulances have been caught in the gridlock. Traffic police are on the scene trying to manage the crisis. Watch the full report to know more!

    07 January,2025 12:51 PM IST
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