Maharashtra 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
The BJP-Shiv Sena combinea had received a clear public mandate in all three civic bodies, and the mayoral posts would be held by Mahayuti candidates accordingly, Ravindra Chavan said
At the ongoing Davos summit, the head of the Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency (IREDA), Pradip Kumar Das, said on Wednesday that the robust clean energy ecosystem created by the Indian government over the past decade has become a benchmark for the world
Civic body likely to present annual budget to elected corporators for the first time in four years, in the second half of February; the five-year term of the BMC house that was elected in 2017 ended at midnight on March 7, 2022
Daytime temperatures were expected to climb to around 31 degrees Celsius, while nighttime readings were likely to drop to about 20 degrees Celsius, remaining consistent with late-January averages
Rebuilt Bellasis bridge still fails to account for pedestrian connectivity; the bridge has been rebuilt in a record time of 15 months and six days, well ahead of the scheduled deadline
After missing ‘line-fit’ certification disrupted hundreds of operations, WR completes critical crossover work; however, speed restrictions to keep some trains off schedule for a week
Cracks in the alliance appeared after reports suggested that the MNS would be supporting Eknath Shinde’s Shiv Sena, the Sena UBT’s biggest rival, in the Kalyan-Dombivali Municipal Corporation (KDMC) to help it claim the mayor’s post
Post Bihar Bhavan announcement, fishing community ups ante on meaningful development; Bihar Government has planned a modern, multi-storey Bihar Bhavan at Sandhurst Road on Mumbai Port Trust (MbPT) land
JJ Marg cops find Parbhani resident begging in Byculla on January 13, say she got separated from her family during their visit to Mumbai more than a decade ago
Winter semester papers rescheduled for Feb 17, 18, and 20; as many as 10,000-11,000 students to appear for exam; this clashing of election and examination dates has left several students in a limbo, affecting internship schedules.
Marathoners raise concern over huge discrepancies between official readings and data recorded on personal devices; according to multiple runners, portable air quality monitors sensors used during the run showed AQI levels ranging between 200 and 350 at different stretches of the route
Winter semester papers rescheduled for Feb 17, 18, and 20; as many as 10,000-11,000 students to appear for exam; this clashing of election and examination dates has left several students in a limbo, affecting internship schedules.
22 January,2026 07:16 AM IST | Mumbai | Aditi AlurkarMarathoners raise concern over huge discrepancies between official readings and data recorded on personal devices; according to multiple runners, portable air quality monitors sensors used during the run showed AQI levels ranging between 200 and 350 at different stretches of the route
22 January,2026 07:11 AM IST | Mumbai | Ritika Gondhalekar | Eeshanpriya MSTraffic 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 JadhavState police welfare organisation chief livid over police personnel paid a pittance for BMC polls duty, unlike staff from other depts; the decision has triggered anger among police families across Maharashtra
22 January,2026 06:57 AM IST | Mumbai | Shirish Vaktania | Samiullah KhanThe city - sliced, diced and served with a dash of sauce
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The Belasis Flyover connecting Nagpada and Mumbai Central has been completed in just 15 months, ahead of schedule. The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) confirmed that all the works have been completed. However, the bridge awaits Railway's non-objectionable certificate (NOC) before being opened to public traffic. (Pics/X and File pics)
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22 January,2026 02:34 AM IST | Mumbai | Shirley Bose
In a post on reddit, the social media user said that his pet dog, named Dude, suddenly fell seriously ill and was taken to both government and private veterinarians
21 January,2026 11:01 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
According to the Regional Disaster Management Cell (RDMC) of the Thane Municipal Corporation (TMC), a minor blaze was reported in a car after it hit a divider near a CNG pump at Bara Bangla in Kopri area of Thane (East)
21 January,2026 10:44 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
“I can never understand his (Raut’s) language. But I will say this much, someone who goes for a picnic does not hold conferences and meetings daily from 6 am to 11 pm to bring investment to India and Maharashtra, and to boost employment,” Amruta told reporters on the sidelines of an event in Mumbai
21 January,2026 09:36 PM 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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