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Renovated bike tribute for late father; award is bitter-sweet moment for Yorik D’Abreo who wishes dad was at car fiesta to witness magical moment
BMC pulls down overbridge used by thousands daily after structural defects were flagged, but alternate crossing options still missing
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Varun Sardesai, secretary of Yuva Sena, expressed disappointment over the MNS decision, stressing that the two parties had fought the municipal polls together. He said the MNS, being a separate political entity, ought to have discussed the move with Sena (UBT) first
Of the 31 gallantry awardees from Gadchiroli district, two personnel, Naik Constable Bitaji Veladi and Constable Kare Irpa Atram, were honoured posthumously after laying down their lives while combating Naxalism, according to the list said
Varun Sardesai, secretary of Yuva Sena, expressed disappointment over the MNS decision, stressing that the two parties had fought the municipal polls together. He said the MNS, being a separate political entity, ought to have discussed the move with Sena (UBT) first
25 January,2026 10:17 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentOf the 31 gallantry awardees from Gadchiroli district, two personnel, Naik Constable Bitaji Veladi and Constable Kare Irpa Atram, were honoured posthumously after laying down their lives while combating Naxalism, according to the list said
25 January,2026 06:05 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentA businessman from Dombivli in Thane district lost Rs 77.10 lakh after being lured into a WhatsApp-based share trading scheme. The accused promised high returns but stopped responding after the investment
25 January,2026 05:13 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentAccording to the Mumbai Police, concreting work is currently underway on Padmavati Road, between Aarey Junction, Dudh Sagar and General Arun Kumar Vaidya Marg, under the jurisdiction of the Dindoshi Traffic Division
25 January,2026 05:01 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentThe directive came during a surprise inspection of the Parel bus depot in Mumbai, where the minister visited restrooms used by drivers and conductors. Officials found empty liquor bottles at several locations, while some staff members were allegedly under the influence of alcohol
25 January,2026 02:56 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentADVERTISEMENT
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
Thick plumes of black smoke were seen rising from the industrial premises as the fire intensified, raising concerns due to the presence of chemical and rubber materials in the affected units. Workers in nearby factories rushed out as a precautionary measure, while police and civic authorities moved quickly to secure the area
25 January,2026 01:51 PM IST | Navi Mumbai | Amarjeet Singh
According to police sources, the incident occurred around 6 pm on the platform. During an argument while getting off the train, a person attacked the victim, stabbing him in the abdomen with a sharp object, which led to his death
25 January,2026 01:47 PM IST | Mumbai | Samiullah Khan | Rajendra B. Aklekar
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. Around 100 citizen volunteers, along with Forest Department staff, participated in the exercise
25 January,2026 01:43 PM IST | Mumbai | Ranjeet Jadhav
Air quality across the city remains largely satisfactory, registering an overall AQI of 96, which may cause only minor breathing discomfort for sensitive individuals, as reported by the Sameer app
25 January,2026 10:38 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
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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.
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