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Alert from this Fraud Mobile Repair Man, Shop Address: Bandra West, Opposite Riyaz Hotel, Mumbai.

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Mumbai, February 11, 2026 — An online alert circulating on social media and messaging platforms has warned the public about a purported mobile repair service in Bandra West that some users claim may be engaging in dishonest practices. The warning message identifies the location as being opposite Riyaz Hotel, Bandra West.

According to the posts being shared, several individuals reported dissatisfaction after mobile phones were taken for repair and later returned with alleged issues or without the agreed-upon service being completed. The messages also urge other consumers to exercise caution when choosing repair services in the area.

So far, no official statement has been issued by police or consumer protection authorities regarding this specific case. Online warnings do not necessarily mean any wrongdoing has been legally confirmed. Law enforcement agencies advise that any person who believes they have been a victim of fraud should report the matter directly to the local police station or to the Cyber Crime Cell, and preserve all relevant receipts, communication records and evidence.

Consumer experts also recommend choosing repair services that:

  • Provide written estimates and service agreements

  • Issue a bill or receipt

  • Have verifiable reviews or references

  • Clearly explain warranties or guarantees

Authorities remind the public that online alerts should be treated with caution unless confirmed by official investigation or legal action. Those with concerns can contact the Mumbai Police helpline or file complaints with consumer courts if they believe a service provider has engaged in unfair practices.

— Reported by Ramchandra M. Chatri

Justice for Rubina Shaikh and Action on Corrupt Mumbai TV Channel.

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— Reported by Ramchandra M. Chatri

Mumbai–Pune Expressway Par Mahajam, 32 Ghante Tak Thami Raftar.

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Mumbai/Pune, February 5, 2026 — A severe traffic standstill on the Mumbai–Pune Expressway left thousands of travellers stranded for nearly 32 hours, after a gas tanker carrying highly flammable propylene overturned near the Adoshi Tunnel in the Khandala ghat section, bringing the region’s busiest highway to a grinding halt.

The crash early Tuesday evening triggered a complete suspension of traffic towards Mumbai as authorities feared a potential explosion due to the leaking gas. Officials said safety concerns forced them to block both directions of the expressway, creating kilometre-long queues of cars, trucks, buses and two-wheelers that hardly moved for over a day.

Stranded motorists described harrowing conditions: families were left sleeping in vehicles, ambulances carrying patients struggled to make progress, and supplies of food and water ran low on the immobilised road. Emergency services, disaster response teams and fire crews worked for hours to control the leakage and safely transfer the gas from the damaged tanker before it could be removed.

The prolonged congestion caused major disruption to public transport, with hundreds of MSRTC bus trips cancelled and passengers forced to seek alternative routes on the older Mumbai–Pune highway and through ghat roads.

Thousands of commuters reported missing work, meetings and appointments, while transporters faced heavy losses from goods vehicles unable to reach destinations. A few travellers with means opted for helicopter evacuations after being stuck for hours.

Political voices also weighed in, with leaders criticising the government’s traffic management and urging improvements to infrastructure, including plans to complete the long-pending 13-kilometre “missing link” that could help reduce future logjams.

After relentless efforts, the damaged tanker was finally lifted and removed late Wednesday night, allowing officials to gradually reopen the expressway early Thursday. Traffic was restored only after nearly 32 hours of disruption, though slow movement continued as the backlog cleared.

The incident has raised serious questions about highway safety protocols, hazardous-materials transport supervision, and emergency response readiness on one of India’s busiest road corridors.

— Reported by Anam Siddiqui

“Mumbai Airport: Aircraft Wings Touch, Flights Delayed”.

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Mumbai, February 3, 2026 — A tense situation unfolded yesterday evening at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport, when the wing tips of two passenger aircraft graze d each other on the taxiway, leading to flight delays and temporary operational disruptions. No injuries were reported, but the incident has prompted safety checks and regulatory scrutiny.

The incident occurred as an Air India flight (AI 2732) — scheduled to depart for Coimbatore — was taxiing for take-off, while an IndiGo aircraft (6E 791) was moving toward its parking bay after landing from Hyderabad. During ground movement, the right wingtips of the two aircraft came into contact.

As a precaution, both planes were taken back to the bay for detailed inspection by technicians and officials from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA). The aviation regulator has launched a formal probe into the circumstances that led to the ground collision.

Passengers on both flights were safely deboarded, and airlines worked to arrange alternate travel plans and delay notifications for affected travellers. Ground operations experienced minor delays for subsequent flights as officials ensured runway and taxiway safety before resuming normal activity.

Airline spokespeople reiterated that safety protocols were followed, and that all passengers remained unharmed during the incident. Discussions are underway to review ground traffic coordination at one of India’s busiest airports.

— Reported by Neha Jaiswal

BMC Removes 200+ Illegal Hawkers in Andheri”.

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BMC Removes 200+ Illegal Hawkers in Andheri
Reported by: Neha Jaiswal

Mumbai:
In a major anti-encroachment drive, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) removed over 200 illegal hawkers from key areas of Andheri on Wednesday, aiming to ease traffic congestion and improve pedestrian safety.

The operation was carried out early in the morning with the support of Mumbai Police, targeting footpaths, road margins, and busy junctions that had been encroached upon. Civic officials said the action followed multiple complaints from residents and commuters regarding obstruction and overcrowding.

During the drive, BMC teams seized unauthorized stalls, carts, and equipment, while ensuring law and order throughout the operation. Officials stated that the action was taken as per hawking and street-vending regulations, and that notices had been issued earlier in several cases.

The drive led to temporary traffic disruptions, but authorities said the move would help create safer and clearer public spaces in the long run. Some hawkers protested the action, demanding rehabilitation and designated vending zones.

BMC has warned that strict action will continue against illegal encroachments and urged hawkers to operate only in authorized areas. The civic body said similar drives will be conducted across other parts of the city in the coming days.

 
 

24 inch Pipeline Burst in Bandra West near Highway.

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Mumbai Mayor Race: Fadnavis Plan – BJP & Shinde Sena Talks Ongoing!

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Mumbai Mayor Race: Fadnavis Plan – BJP & Shinde Sena Talks Ongoing!
Reported by: Neha Jaiswal

मुंबई:
Mumbai Mayor race ko lekar Maharashtra ki rajneeti garma gayi hai. Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis ke plan ke tahat BJP aur Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena ke beech intensive talks ongoing hain, jiska maksad BMC mein power-sharing aur Mayor post par consensus banana hai.

Sources ke mutabik, BMC numbers game ko dekhte hue Mahayuti ke andar Mayor ka chehra aur tenure formula par charcha chal rahi hai. BJP chahti hai ki Mumbai jaise strategic civic body mein strong administrative control rahe, jabki Shinde Sena apni organizational presence ke hisaab se respectable stake maang rahi hai.

Political corridors mein yeh bhi charcha hai ki Fadnavis back-channel negotiations ke zariye alliance partners ko ek saath rakhne par focus kar rahe hain, taaki opposition ko mauka na mile. Mayor election councillors ke vote se hoga, isliye every seat counts.

Wahin, opposition parties is developments par nazar banaye hue hain aur last-minute twists ki sambhavana se inkaar nahi kiya ja raha. BMC officials ke mutabik, Mayor election ki prakriya final results ke baad shuru hogi.

Filhaal, Mumbai ki rajneeti mein suspense high hai—kyunki Mayor ki kursi sirf ek pad nahi, balki shehar ke governance ka power centre maani jaati hai. Sabki nazar ab BJP–Shinde Sena talks ke nateejon par tiki hui hai.

 
 

“Haji Malang Dargah: Funicular Train se pahadi safar hua aasaan.”

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Haji Malang Dargah: Funicular Train se Pahadi Safar Hua Aasaan
Reported by: Ramchandra M. Chatri

महाराष्ट्र:
महाराष्ट्र ki mashhoor Haji Malang Dargah tak pahunchna ab pehle se kaafi aasaan aur surakshit ho gaya hai. Funicular train service ke shuru hone se shraddhaluon aur yatriyon ko pahadi raaste par chadhai mein hone wali mushkilon se rahat mili hai.

Yeh funicular train steep pahadi ilake mein specially design ki gayi hai, jo kam samay mein yatriyon ko upar tak pahunchati hai. Is nayi suvidha se buzurgon, bachchon aur divyang yatriyon ko sabse zyada faayda milega, jo pehle lambi aur kathin chadhai ke kaaran pareshaan rehte the.

Dargah prashasan ke mutabik, funicular train service shuru hone se darshan vyavastha mein sudhaar hoga aur bhakt zyada aasani se dargah tak pahunch paayenge. Safety ko dhyan mein rakhte hue train mein modern technology aur security features lagaye gaye hain.

Shraddhaluon ne is pehal ka swagat kiya hai aur kaha hai ki yeh project dharmik paryatan ko badhava dega. Authorities ka maanna hai ki aane wale samay mein yeh suvidha Haji Malang Dargah ko aur bhi accessible banayegi.

Funicular train ke saath, Haji Malang Dargah ka pahadi safar ab kam thakaane wala aur zyada sukhad ho gaya hai, jo bhakton ke liye ek badi rahat sabit ho raha hai.

 
 

BMC Election Results: कौन होगा मुंबई का नया मेयर? Who will be Mumbai New Mayor.

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BMC Election Results: कौन होगा मुंबई का नया मेयर?
Who Will Be Mumbai’s New Mayor
Reported by: Anam Siddiqui

मुंबई:
BMC Election Results ke baad sabse bada sawaal ab yahi hai—Mumbai ka naya Mayor kaun hoga? Vote counting ke trends aur final figures ke saath hi Mayor pad ko lekar rajneetik gatividhiyan tez ho gayi hain.

Sources ke mutabik, jis gathbandhan ya party ko BMC House mein clear majority milti hai, usi ka Mayor banna lagbhag tay hota hai. Is baar ke chunav ko high-stakes battle maana ja raha tha, kyunki BMC na sirf desh ki sabse ameer municipal body hai, balki Mumbai ke governance ka centre bhi.

Mahayuti aur vipakshi dal dono hi apni-apni jeet ka daava kar rahe hain, jabki Mayor candidate ke naam par charcha party meetings ke beech zor pakad rahi hai. Political experts ka kehna hai ki alliance dynamics aur councillors ka support Mayor ke faisle mein decisive role nibhayega.

BMC officials ke mutabik, Mayor ka chunav councillors ke vote se hoga aur iski prakriya final results ke baad shuru ki jaayegi. Tab tak Mumbai ki rajneeti mein suspense bana hua hai.

Filhaal, poori Mumbai ki nazar BMC House ke numbers aur party strategy par tiki hui hai—kyunki isi se tay hoga, Mumbai ka naya Mayor kaun hoga.

 
 

“Bandra Ward 102: BJP, Shiv Sena, Congress, NCP & Independents ki tough fight!”

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Mumbai: The political temperature is rising in Bandra Ward 102, where a multi-cornered contest has turned the civic election into a high-stakes battle. Major parties including the BJP, Shiv Sena, Congress, NCP, along with several independent candidates, are locked in a tough fight, making the outcome highly unpredictable.

Ward 102, considered one of Bandra’s key civic seats, has emerged as a prestige battle for all parties. Intense campaigning, door-to-door outreach, and aggressive local issues-based politics have dominated the area in recent days. From civic amenities and redevelopment to traffic and cleanliness, candidates are leaving no stone unturned to woo voters.

Political observers say the presence of strong independent candidates has split traditional vote banks, adding to the complexity of the contest. While BJP and Shiv Sena are banking on their organisational strength, Congress and NCP are highlighting local grievances and governance issues to regain lost ground.

Residents, meanwhile, say they are closely watching candidates’ promises, stressing that development and accountability will be key factors in their decision.

As polling day approaches, Bandra Ward 102 remains one of the most closely watched battlegrounds in Mumbai’s civic politics, with all eyes on who will finally emerge victorious in this fiercely contested race.

— Reported by Anam Siddiqui

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