Mid Day

Former Tehelka editor-in-chief Tarun Tejpal has approached the Supreme Court challenging the Bombay High Courts decision to convict him and sentence him to 10 years in prison in a 2013 rape case involving a former colleague. The Goa government has separately sought an enhancement of his sentence

During the visit, Mumbai Mayor Ritu Tawde inspected several departments and directed the hospital administration to address issues related to patient services

A statewide Maharashtra FDA crackdown on August 18 exposed alarming hygiene lapses across hotels, restaurants, dhabas, clubs and bakeries

In a post on X, Amit Thackeray said people need to question elected representatives about their performance instead of remaining silent on issues affecting their daily lives

The Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) inspected the Mumbai Public School at Colaba Market LP Marathi school on Wednesday as part of its School Theek Karo campaign

Part 4 of mid-days nine-part series follows two widowed mothers caring for sons devastated by SSPE one spends about Rs 50,000 a month on care while the other family sold its farmland and lost its father under the weight of treatment and caregiving

Mumbais seven lakes collectively held 13,64,737 million litres of water, or 94.29 per cent of their live storage capacity, as of August 20. Vihar, Tulsi and Modak Sagar remained full, while the citys largest reservoir, Bhatsa, stood at 94.38 per cent capacity

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to address world leaders during the high-level week of the 81st United Nations General Assembly in New York on September 25

A 27-year-old man was arrested for allegedly raping a 15-year-old girl and threatening to kill her in Maharashtras Thane district. Police said the incident took place in Bhiwandi on August 17

IMD predicts light spells of rain in the city and suburbs on Thusrday. Weather forecasting agency highlighted Mumbai and Palghar are likely to receive light spells of rain, while Thane is expected to witness light to moderate spells of rain during the day

The Gangas water level in Varanasi is continuing to rise, prompting the district administration to intensify flood prevention and relief preparations. District Magistrate Satyendra Kumar reviewed arrangements with officials and directed departments to keep rescue teams, boats, relief camps ready

Maharashtra FDA seized around 10,600 litres of allegedly stolen petrol worth Rs 19.77 lakh from a tanker in Mumbras Reti Bandar area. The driver failed to produce documents for the fuel after officials intercepted the vehicle based on information about illegally sourced petrol

Revealed during 2019 and 2023 Schmidt Ocean Institute expeditions using the ROV SuBastian, its distinct genetics and anatomy led researchers to establish an entirely new family

Mumbais football fraternity is set to challenge the BMCs decision to change the reservation of Bandras Neville DSouza Football Turf from a playground to a convention centre. The matter is scheduled to come up before the Bombay High Court today, with football stakeholders opposing the proposed change

South Cyber Police have busted a racket in which fraudsters allegedly used SIM cards obtained through misused KYC details and WhatsApp profiles carrying photographs of familiar people to deceive victims

Vantara has submitted a set of voluntary commitments to Indias CITES Management Authority aimed at strengthening governance, transparency and due diligence in wildlife conservation

The proposed renovation work around Siddhivinayak Temple in Prabhadevi has sparked growing resentment among local residents, who have threatened a large-scale protest if the BMC does not address their concerns

The much-awaited Santacruz-Chembur Link Road (SCLR) is now complete with the opening of the BKC-Western Express Highway connector. While motorists say the new link has significantly reduced travel time to and from BKC, traffic bottlenecks at its landing points are causing long queues and making entry and exit difficult

Bandras Hill Road could see action against hawkers and encroachments within 15 days after the BMCs H West ward identified footpath encroachments and societies allegedly allowing hawkers to operate from their premises. Assistant Commissioner Dinesh Pallewad inspected the stretch after a complaint seeking action against alleged illegal hawking

According to a traffic notification, around 70,000 to 80,000 people, 100 to 200 motorbikes and more than 50 large vehicles are expected to participate in the Eid-e-Milad 2026 procession along the Ghatkopar-Mankhurd Link Road on Aug 26

The Congress Legislature Party (CLP) leader claimed that 92.10 lakh beneficiaries had been removed from the Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana following e-KYC and verification

According to the traffic advisory, the work will be carried out between Km 390 plus 445 and Km 444 plus 845, covering the Bendewadi to Fatiyabad stretch

Tawde first visited the MJPJAY registration counter on the ground floor and directed the administration to keep it operational round the clock instead of limiting its working hours to 8 am to 4 pm

Fadnavis said the focus should be on preventing addiction rather than taking corrective measures only after young people become dependent on drugs. He also emphasised the need to approach those struggling with addiction with empathy and help them return to a constructive life

In a post on X, the airline said it was experiencing issues with its core reservation platform and that its teams were working with a partner to resolve the problem

The Australian envoy underlined that, in the face of current geopolitical challenges, the India-Australia energy partnership would continue to provide an avenue for cooperation

The camps were held from August 17 to 19 to help consumers resolve grievances locally and provide information about MSEDCL's schemes, services and facilities

The decision follows recent serious bus accidents in Mankhurd, Mulund, etc prompting BEST authorities to step up safety measures for contractor-operated buses

The move is also part of BEST's wider efforts to expand its electric bus fleet and respond to increasing demand for public transport in Mumbai, officials said

The unidentified man, believed to be in his 40s, was travelling to Delhi on the Golden Temple Express after boarding the train at Mumbai's Borivali station, the GRP said

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal, and Minister of State for Electronics and Information Technology and Commerce and Industry Jitin Prasada will represent India at the high-level meeting

Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal has invited Japanese businesses to expand investments and partnerships in India, highlighting the countries growing economic and strategic ties. Goyal is scheduled to visit Japan from August 24 to 27

Pakistan airspace not available for Indian-registered aircraft and aircraft operated or leased by Indian airlines/operators, including military flights, said a Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) issued by the Pakistan Airports Authority

IIT Bombays Educational Outreach is offering an e-Postgraduate Diploma in Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence for software developers, engineers, IT professionals, data scientists and fresh graduates. The programme combines computer science foundations with AI and machine learning

A footbridge connecting Wadala Road railway station to Wadala East has raised concerns over poor maintenance despite the BMCs pedestrian-first policy. A spot check of the bridge, under the civic bodys F North ward, revealed severe squalor and maintenance lapses

Following the incident, plaster was found to have fallen from the building. Cracks were also observed in the walls and columns, while the remaining portion of the structure was reported to be in a dangerous condition, officials said