As we welcome 2025, Mumbaikars are full of excitement and hope for the year ahead. Many are reflecting on 2024 while looking forward to new goals and fresh opportunities. Some are focusing on personal growth, while others are excited to celebrate with loved ones. Whether it's a quiet moment or a big party, there's a sense of optimism in the air. In this vox pop, we asked Mumbaikars if they’re excited for 2025 and what their New Year's resolutions are. Find out how people in Mumbai are feeling about the new year and what they’re looking forward to! Watch the video for more.
30 December,2024 03:21 PM IST
The Mumbai city woke up to a hazy morning on the 30th December, as smog blanketed large parts of Mumbai, reducing visibility and causing concerns among residents. There is a noticeable heaviness in the air, and the Air Quality Index (AQI) has deteriorated significantly, raising health worries for the people of Mumbai. On December 29th, Mumbai experienced thick smog, worsening the already poor air quality. Experts point to a combination of factors contributing to this pollution – localised emissions, winter moisture, and dust travelling all the way from West Asia. A dust storm originating in Iran, Afghanistan, and Pakistan is adding to Mumbai’s woes, further worsening the air quality. This is not the first time the city has experienced such conditions. A similar situation occurred three times in 2022, each time making the air quality even worse.
30 December,2024 12:30 PM IST
Navi Mumbai Police Commissioner Milind Bharambe addressed the media today, highlighting the police department's preparations for the New Year celebrations. He urged citizens to stay safe by avoiding drunk driving and following all traffic rules. The Commissioner announced that mega check posts would be set up across Navi Mumbai to monitor and prevent any violations. Strict action will be taken against those caught driving under the influence of alcohol or engaging in any illegal activities. He emphasized the importance of safety and responsibility during the celebrations and requested everyone to cooperate with the police to ensure a peaceful and safe New Year.
29 December,2024 11:21 AM IST
Veteran filmmaker and Dadasaheb Phalke Award winner Shyam Benegal passed away on December 23, 2024, at the age of 90 after battling chronic kidney disease. His death has left a significant void in the film industry, with tributes pouring in from stars like Shabana Azmi, Manoj Bajpayee, Akshay Kumar, Karan Johar, and others. Maharashtra CM Fadnavis expressed condolences, calling Benegal's passing the end of an era, and praised his monumental role in shaping parallel cinema and influencing Indian storytelling.
24 December,2024 04:34 PM IST
A ferry capsized near the Gateway of India off the coast of Mumbai on December 18, causing a major mishap. Following the incident, the Indian Navy and Coast Guard launched a rescue operation. As of the latest update, 101 people have been rescued, and 13 have died in the tragic Mumbai boat accident. Rescue teams were seen in videos helping passengers wearing life jackets, transferring them to other boats while the ferry continued to tilt. The incident occurred after a speedboat reportedly crashed into the ferry. Rescue operations are ongoing to save the remaining passengers. Authorities are working quickly to handle the situation and ensure everyone’s safety. Meanwhile, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis briefed the media regarding the boat mishap. He announced an ex gratia of Rs 5 lakh for family members of deceased.
19 December,2024 10:09 AM IST
After the BJP-led Mahayuti alliance's landslide victory in the Maharashtra elections, leaders from the UBT (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray) faction expressed strong dissent. Shiv Sena (UBT) President Uddhav Thackeray criticized the BJP for its slogan "Batenge toh katenge," implying threats against opponents. UBT leader Priyanka Chaturvedi questioned the authenticity of the election process, calling the results "surprising." Congress leader Jairam Ramesh also raised concerns, calling the results "surprisingly strange." Despite the criticism, the Mahayuti alliance, led by the BJP, delivered an impressive performance and is now set to form the government in Maharashtra. The opposition parties are still questioning the fairness of the election results.
18 December,2024 01:42 PM IST
On December 15, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis attended the swearing-in ceremony for the expansion of the Maharashtra Cabinet. The Mahayuti Alliance, led by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), achieved a significant victory in the Maharashtra Assembly elections, securing 230 out of 288 seats. In contrast, the opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi won only 46 seats. Following the cabinet expansion, CM Fadnavis announced that a performance audit will be conducted for all ministers. He explained that if a minister is found to be underperforming or not doing their job correctly, the government will reconsider their position. Watch the video for more information
16 December,2024 12:08 PM IST
Today on 7th December, Mahayuti leaders took oath of MLA. CM Devendra Fadnavis, Deputy CM Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar — were administered the oath as MLAs by the Legislative Assembly's Pro-tem Speaker Kalidas Kolambkar on the first day of the three-day special session.
07 December,2024 04:57 PM IST
After the Maharashtra CM oath ceremony, CM Devendra Fadnavis said, "The first signature that I have done today is that I have decided to give Rs 5 lakhs from the Chief Minister's Relief Fund to a patient for bone marrow transplant treatment... The kind of mandate we have received this time, I believe that there is definitely a pressure of that mandate, pressure of people's love on us and I feel that. When expectations are big, the challenge is also big, because people have expectations from you, so definitely there is pressure on me and as far as the question of fiscal discipline is concerned, we will definitely have to work on it, because we have made a very ambitious plan..."
06 December,2024 01:45 PM IST
Shiv Sena Chief Eknath Shinde was sworn in as the Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra along with Ajit Pawar. After the ceremony he said, "Devendra Fadnavis has taken oath as CM in a historic swearing-in ceremony. I congratulate him. Maharashtra is a state that gives ideological direction to the country and I, who comes from a simple farmer family, got the opportunity to become the CM of such a state...PM Narendra Modi also supported us completely, gave us full strength. Union HM Amit Shah also stood behind us with full strength...And that is why we could do so much work in 2.5 years. We have taken so many historic decisions. This will be written in golden letters. I had said that in this election, we will see the result of the 2.5 year tenure of the government, we will get the blessings of the people. I am also happy that when we started, 2.5 years ago, 40 people were with us, today 60 people are there. Earlier I used to consider myself as a common man, not a Chief Minister, now as DCM, I consider myself dedicated common man... I will fully support the CM and cooperate with him..."
06 December,2024 01:38 PM ISTADVERTISEMENT
