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Complementing the visual display, an Army band performance was held at the Gateway of India on the eve of Republic Day. Pics/Atul Kamble

IN PHOTOS: Iconic Mumbai buildings illuminated in tricolour as Army band performs ahead of Republic Day 2026

Mumbai was bathed in patriotic colours ahead of Republic Day 2026 as the iconic buildings across the city were illuminated in the national tricolour. Pics/Atul Kamble

25 January,2026 08:59 PM IST | Asif Ali Sayed

Artists prepare tableau for Mumbai Republic Day 2026 parade. Pics/Ashish Raje

IN PHOTOS: Artists prepare thematic tableaux as Mumbai gears up for Republic Day 2026 with

As Republic Day 2026 approaches, artists were on Sunday seen giving final touches to the thematic tableaux that will feature in the annual parade on January 2026. Pics/Ashish Raje

25 January,2026 08:15 PM IST | Asif Ali Sayed

The overall air quality in Mumbai was on Sunday recorded as satisfactory. Pics/Ashish Raje

IN PHOTOS: Haze in parts of Mumbai even as air quality remains satisfactory

Haze was visible over several areas of Mumbai on Sunday, even though the overall air quality remained in the satisfactory category. Pics/Ashish Raje

25 January,2026 08:08 PM IST | Asif Ali Sayed

The tricolour and Operation Sindoor T-shirts were seen being sold to shoppers, a day before Republic Day 2026 celebrations. Pics/Ashish Raje

IN PHOTOS: Operation Sindoor, tricolour T-shirts and merchandise on display in Mumbai on Republic Day 2026

As part of Republic Day 2026 celebrations in Mumbai, Dadar’s busy market area was on Sunday seen offering a colourful display of Operation Sindoor, tricolour T-shirts and merchandise. Pics/Ashish Raje

25 January,2026 07:52 PM IST | Asif Ali Sayed

Vintage elegance is on display as over 185 classic cars line up at VCCCI’s Annual Vintage Car Fiesta at WTC, Cuffe Parade, Mumbai (Pics/Atul Kamble)

IN PHOTOS: Vintage wheels and classic cars take over Mumbai roads during VCCCI car fiesta

Vintage charm took centre stage in Mumbai as over 185 classic cars were showcased at the VCCCI’s Annual Vintage Car Fiesta at the World Trade Centre, Cuffe Parade. Enthusiasts explored rare automobiles, including a century-old Rolls-Royce Phantom and restored heritage vehicles from across India. (Pics/Atul Kamble)

25 January,2026 05:38 PM IST | Tarun Verma

The census was carried out at four key waterbodies in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region—Bhandup Pumping Station, Thane Creek Flamingo Sanctuary, T S Chanakya Wetlands, and NRI Wetlands. PIC/ Mangrove Cell - Maharashtra Forest Department

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IN PHOTOS: Over 30 waterbird species spotted as Mangrove Cell conducts census in Mumbai

The Mangrove Cell on Saturday conducted a waterbird census as part of the Asian Waterbird Census (AWC) programme, a citizen science initiative that monitors waterbirds and wetlands across Asia. The AWC is organised by Wetlands International under the global International Waterbird Census and is conducted annually in January. (PICS/ MANGROVE CELL- MAHARASHTRA FOREST DEPARTMENT)

25 January,2026 01:42 PM IST | Anushree Gaikwad

The Mumbai Suburban Collector’s Office was lit up in the colours of the Indian flag ahead of Republic Day at Government Colony, Bandra East, on Saturday. PIC/SATEJ SHINDE

IN PHOTOS: Tricolour illuminates Bandra Collector’s Office, CSMT in Mumbai ahead of Republic Day

The Bandra Collector’s Office and Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus were illuminated in the tricolour ahead of Republic Day 2026 in Mumbai. PICS/SATEJ SHINDE and ATUL KAMBLE

24 January,2026 10:31 PM IST | Divya Nair

Maharashtra Police personnel take part in the dress rehearsal at Shivaji Park, Dadar, in Mumbai, on Saturday. PIC/SHADAB KHAN

IN PHOTOS: Mumbai gears up for Republic Day 2026 with full dress rehearsals

A full dress rehearsal for India’s 77th Republic Day was held at Shivaji Park in Mumbai's Dadar on Saturday, with personnel from multiple forces participating in synchronised drills and a march-past ahead of the main ceremony on January 26. PICS/SHADAB KHAN

24 January,2026 05:23 PM IST | Tarun Verma

Shinde said that Balasaheb Thackeray gave a strong voice to Hindutva and the pride of the Marathi people. Pics/Eknath Shinde's office

IN PHOTOS: Eknath Shinde pays tribute to Bal Thackeray on Shiv Sena founder's birth centenary

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and Shiv Sena chief Eknath Shinde on Friday paid tributes to party founder Balasaheb Thackeray on his birth centenary. Pics/Eknath Shinde's office

23 January,2026 10:02 PM IST | Asif Ali Sayed

The event was held at Shanmukhanand Auditorium in Sion on Friday evening. Pics/Ashish Raje

IN PHOTOS: Uddhav and Raj share stage at Balasaheb Thackeray birth centenary event in Mumbai

Shiv Sena (UBT) president Uddhav Thackeray and Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray shared the stage at a programme organised to mark the birth centenary of Balasaheb Thackeray in Mumbai on Friday. Pics/Ashish Raje

23 January,2026 09:45 PM IST | Asif Ali Sayed

Balasaheb Thackeray was also known Hindu Hriday Samraat. File Pic/mid-day photo team

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Bal Thackeray centenary birth anniversary: Here are five lesser known facts about Shiv Sena founder

Balasaheb Thackeray, the founder of the Shiv Sena was also known as Tiger and Hindu Hriday Samraat (Emperor of Hindu Hearts) among his supporters. Balasaheb was born on January 23,1926 in Pune, Maharashtra. On his birth anniversary here are some lesser known facts about the late Shiv Sena chief. File Photos/mid-day photo team/X

23 January,2026 02:40 PM IST | Tarun Verma