A consumer complaint was filed by Hardik Shah against Ola over forgotten car keys left in a cab. After several attempts to contact the driver, the keys were returned without charge on June 19. The commission found no evidence of deficiency in service or unfair trade practices by Ola. Dissatisfaction with generic email responses does…
City police have completed their first eviction under the Maharashtra Rent Control Act, returning a flat to its owners. The owners claimed that tenants did not vacate their flat after their leave-and-licence agreement expired. The eviction proceedings were initiated, and the tenants were ordered to pay compensation for the delay. The government is addressing the…
Two accidents occurred in the left-hand-side tunnel of Mumbai Coastal Road, involving six vehicles within fifteen minutes. The first accident was reported at 2.33am, followed by a second collision at 2.50am. One vehicle in the second accident caught fire, prompting a quick emergency response. The tunnel was temporarily closed to traffic for precautionary measures and…
A 20-year-old woman confronted a 53-year-old man for alleged molestation inside a Mumbai local train. The altercation escalated when the man pushed her onto the tracks at Naigaon station. As she tried to return to the platform, a moving train crushed her left arm. The police traced and arrested the man five days later after…
The Mumbai Police have passed their first eviction order under the Maharashtra Rent Control Act, 1999, following the appointment of Deputy Commissioners of Police (DCPs) as competent authorities to deal with cases involving tenants overstaying after the expiry of leave-and-licence agreements. According to a press note issued by the Mumbai Police on Thursday, the Maharashtra…
NCP (SP) MLA Rohit Pawar on Thursday criticised Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis over his remarks on the possible merger of the two Nationalist Congress Party factions, alleging that they reflected the “arrogance” of those in power. Fadnavis had said on Tuesday that only NCP (SP) chief Sharad Pawar and Deputy Chief Minister Sunetra Pawar,…
The body of a full-grown male leopard was found on the ground floor of an abandoned building near a forest patch in Mumbai’s Aarey Milk Colony. Officials from the Thane Forest Department’s Territorial Division told mid-day.com that some workers staying nearby spotted the leopard lying unconscious and alerted the Maharashtra Forest Department. A team rushed…
Shrivardhan beach in Maharashtra’s Raigad district has received the international Blue Flag certification, becoming the first beach in the district to earn the recognition, state minister Aditi Tatkare said on Thursday. The certification is an international eco-label awarded by the Denmark-based Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE) to beaches that meet prescribed standards of cleanliness, water…
Nationalist Congress Party (Sharadchandra Pawar) chief Sharad Pawar visited a Mumbai hospital on Thursday for a follow-up consultation after receiving treatment for a chest and respiratory infection, sources told PTI. The 85-year-old former Union minister was initially admitted to Pune’s Ruby Hall Clinic on November 2. He was discharged on November 4 and admitted to…
During the Diwali festivities in 2025, Mumbai’s air quality index (AQI) saw a moderate rise, reaching a peak of 200. Meanwhile, cities in the north, particularly Delhi, struggled with persistent air pollution, landing in a ‘very poor’ category. Contributing factors included seasonal pollution from paddy-stubble burning and chilly nights that trapped harmful particles. In contrast,…
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Bhojpuri songs were played at several railway stations in Mumbai to celebrate Chhath Puja. This decision has sparked criticism from Marathi-speaking groups and political activists. Central Railway officials clarified that such songs are played during non-essential announcement times. The controversy has led to discussions about the recognition of Maharashtra’s festivals at railway stations. Chhath Puja…
Livspace India Pvt Ltd has been held responsible for unsafe renovation work in a Goregaon flat. The Maharashtra State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission found the company guilty of poor workmanship and negligence. Deepak Ruiya, the complainant, reported serious safety hazards such as exposed live wires and a collapsing kitchen shutter. Following an incomplete project, the…
On November 4, a 20-year-old woman was pushed off a local train at Naigaon railway station. She lost her left arm after the incident and is currently receiving treatment. The accused, a 53-year-old man, allegedly molested her before pushing her off the train. He has been arrested after police examined CCTV footage from the station….
The tempo driver injured in the chain collision involving a Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport (BEST) bus, a Chalo Premium bus and two cars at Wadala’s Lodha Junction on Monday remains unconscious and on ventilator support, while four other injured persons are reported to be stable, according to the latest medical update shared by the…
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) president Sunetra Pawar on Wednesday declined to comment directly on the possibility of a merger between the two NCP factions, saying details would emerge at the appropriate time. Speculation over a possible reunification of the factions led by Sunetra Pawar and Sharad Pawar intensified last week…
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has proposed a phased redevelopment of Terminal 1 (T1) at Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA), suggesting that the existing facility remain operational until its replacement is ready to prevent disruptions to flight services. In a letter to the Union Civil Aviation Ministry, Fadnavis has recommended an alternative construction…
Nearly 91 per cent of international passenger traffic at Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) is expected to remain unaffected during the redevelopment of Terminal 1, with 39 of the 50 international airlines scheduled to continue operations from the airport under the Summer 2027 schedule. The remaining 11 airlines, which together operate around 16…
A hijack threat on a Mumbai-bound Air India flight at Kolkata’s Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport on Wednesday triggered a security alert, prompting authorities to move the aircraft to an isolation bay and launch an extensive search, news agency IANS reported. The threat was received as the aircraft was preparing for take-off, following which…
Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation plans to set up five additional air quality monitoring stations across Mumbai. The total investment for these new stations will be Rs 17.50 crore, with planned hourly monitoring. Locations include parks and recreational grounds in various neighborhoods not currently monitored by other networks. Data from the new stations will be available on…
NCP (Sharadchandra Pawar) Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) Rohit Pawar on Monday dismissed speculation regarding a merger between the two Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) factions. Pawar asserted that no such discussions were underway within his party. He further alleged that the reports were designed to set a political narrative, news agency PTI reported. Speaking to…
The Opposition Nationalist Congress Party (SP) on Monday questioned Mumbai Mayor Ritu Tawde’s concern for people’s safety after she appealed to citizens to exercise caution while bursting firecrackers following a spate of fire incidents on Diwali in the metropolis, news agency PTI reported. NCP (Sharadchandra Pawar) Spokesperson Clyde Crasto asked whether Tawde had not considered…
A 16-year-old boy died after the slab of a shop storing firecrackers collapsed following an explosion in Mumbai’s Malad area, officials said on Tuesday. According to PTI, the unfortunate incident occurred at 9:56 pm on Monday, November 9 at the ground-floor shop on Abdul Hamid Marg in Malvani, the official said. A civic official said,…
Police have arrested a 41-year-old domestic help in connection with two cases of theft in Maharashtra’s Palghar district. According to PTI, officials said that they recovered cash and valuables of nearly Rs 20 lakh from the accused. The Vasai police registered a case against the woman on October 28 after a complaint of theft at…
Fires at home and in public spaces can cause severe, life-threatening injuries. Exposure to flames, heat, smoke and loud explosions can damage the respiratory tract, burn the skin and injure the eyes and ears. Knowing basic first-aid measures, avoiding harmful home remedies and seeking timely medical attention can help prevent complications. Vinod Kumar Menon speaks…
Chief minister Devendra Fadnavis has opposed Mumbai airport operator MIAL’s plan to shift international flights to 14 destinations, including Doha, Dhaka and Riyadh, to Navi Mumbai from next summer. He has proposed building Terminal 1B first, shifting 1A there and then demolishing the old terminal, so T1 stays operational during redevelopment.
The Maharashtra State Consumer Commission directed Bombay Realty and The Bombay Dyeing & Manufacturing Co Ltd to refund homebuyers. The developers were ordered to return Rs 4.09 crore after failing to provide the booked apartment. The commission emphasized that retaining consumer funds without delivery constitutes a continuing wrong. The homebuyers booked the apartment in 2016…
A heartbreaking incident unfolded in Malad, Mumbai, where a 16-year-old named Shanwaz Niyaz Khan lost his life due to a tragic slab collapse at a shop following a firecracker explosion. The blast, reported by fire officials around 9:56 PM on Monday, led to extensive flames. Regrettably, efforts to douse the fire were futile, and Shanwaz…
Roshan Suvarna, accused of stabbing Mayank Lohar, claims he was a bystander trying to stop a fight. Lohar’s family argues that releasing Suvarna would endanger their safety and hinder the prosecution. The incident occurred in a moving train due to a quarrel over rainwater. Suvarna’s defense states there is no motive or premeditation in the…
Mumbai Police on Monday said that the multiple fire incidents reported in the city are under investigation and that their exact causes have not yet been established. At least three major fires broke out at separate locations in Mumbai on Diwali night, damaging several huts, shops, a commercial building and a garage, civic officials said…
The 7.35-km elevated corridor connecting the Mumbai Trans Harbour Link (Atal Setu) with the Mumbai-Pune Expressway has achieved 67 per cent physical progress, the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) said on Monday, November 9. The six-lane connector is expected to reduce travel time between South Mumbai and Pune by an estimated 60 to 90…
A fire near railway tracks in Maharashtra’s Palghar district damaged signalling equipment and disrupted train services on the Western Railway’s Mumbai suburban network, officials said on Monday, November 9. Several local and long-distance trains were running late following the incident, while commuters reported delays of at least 15 to 20 minutes during the Monday morning…
Two separate fire incidents were reported in Thane West in the early hours of Monday, November 9. While a fire broke out in a plastic tarpaulin sheet covering the roof of a shop near Jawahar Bagh Fire Station, another blaze involved scrap materials stored in an open area in Hanuman Nagar, Wagle Estate. No injuries…
A 64-year-old man was injured after a fire broke out in a flat on the seventh floor of Hans Vallabh building on Ram Mandir Road in Andheri West on Monday morning, November 9. The man suffered suffocation and was admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU) of Babasaheb Gawde Charitable Hospital in Vile Parle East….
In light of recent fire safety concerns, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation has prohibited the use of rockets and aerial firecrackers in Mumbai, effective immediately. This ban affects all public and private spaces, including balconies and terraces, and will remain enforced until 11.59 pm on November 25, 2026. Authorities are prioritizing community safety by implementing these…
A fire occurred late on Sunday night between Nallasopara and Virar, damaging important signalling equipment. Train operations on the Western Railway were disrupted due to failed track circuits in that section. As a result, trains from the UP heading towards Mumbai experienced delays while passing two signals. Railway officials are currently attending to the signalling…
Diwali celebrations in Mumbai this year experienced a notable improvement in air quality compared to last year. The city’s Air Quality Index registered a 30% enhancement, reaching 132 on Sunday. However, pollution from firecrackers caused levels to spike significantly in various areas during the celebrations. Noise pollution, although reduced, still exceeded permissible limits according to…
