Mid-Day Investigation | Date with disaster! How young women are luring men into expensive dating scams in Mumbai; watch video

In light of complaints from readers about certain nightclubs colluding with young women to fleece male dating app users, mid-day went undercover to expose how these establishments are allegedly offering the women free accommodation and coverage of daily expenses in return for setting up dates, getting customers to their assigned pub and racking up hefty bills in just half an hour. Within a day of the reporters creating dating profiles, matches began pouring in, with several women asking them out almost instantly. Read more.

Mumbai: Ghatkopar-Versova metro line achieves 5 lakh ridership in a single day, surpassing pre-Covid count

Mumbai Metro One hit a new record by ferrying over 5 lakh commuters in a single day. On August 13 2024, Mumbai Metro One carried 5,00,385 commuters.  "This is the first time ridership of Mumbai Metro One has crossed the milestone figure of 500,000 without the impact of external factors. In 2019, the ridership of Mumbai Metro One crossed 5 lakh since the BEST buses went on a nine-day strike," a spokesperson said. Read more.

Mumbai: Bandra Fair row reaches cardinal

Dissatisfied with the reduction in rents that must be paid to run stalls outside the Basilica of Our Lady of the Mount during the weeklong Bandra fair, protesters have decided to approach Cardinal Oswald Gracias to resolve the issue. The controversy erupted on August 11 when the church started distributing forms for tendering of stalls which were run by long-time stallholders. Read more.

Mumbai: Ghatkopar-Versova metro line achieves 5 lakh ridership in a single day, surpassing pre-Covid count

Mumbai Metro One hit a new record by ferrying over 5 lakh commuters in a single day. On August 13 2024, Mumbai Metro One carried 5,00,385 commuters.  "This is the first time ridership of Mumbai Metro One has crossed the milestone figure of 500,000 without the impact of external factors. In 2019, the ridership of Mumbai Metro One crossed 5 lakh since the BEST buses went on a nine-day strike," a spokesperson said. Read more.

Mumbai: Multiple bridges could turn BKC into walker’s paradise

A few key pedestrian bridges linking BKC with Kurla, Sion, and Chunabhatti could transform pedestrian dynamics and provide easy walking access to BKC, according to the Walking Project’s suggestions to the MMRDA and the guardian minister. This is one of many recommendations gathered from a survey conducted at BKC, which identified issues and proposed enhancements to make the area more pedestrian-friendly. With the Station Area Traffic Improvement Scheme (SATIS) at Kurla station now sanctioned by the Chief Minister’s Office—following a follow-up by mid-day and local MLA Mangesh Kudalkar —the proposal gains further significance. Read more.

Mumbai: Ghatkopar traffic woes to ease by March 2025

While the Ghatkopar East-West connector on the Ghatkopar-Andheri link road witnessed a huge traffic blockade, work on the two alternate connectors of Vikhroli and Vidhyavihar has also been delayed due to various reasons. The work on the Vikhroli connector will be completed in March 2025, and that of the Vidyavihar connector will be completed in February 2026. Read more.

Mumbai: Dadar, Panvel, Kandivli, Dahisar now on Amrit Bharat Station Scheme list

Four more stations on the Mumbai suburban railway network have been added to the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme list, taking the total tally to 38. Dadar, Panvel, Kandivli and Dahisar are the new entrants. Read more.

Maharashtra assembly elections: Fierce contest in Congress for Dharavi, Versova

In the Mumbai Congress, the two Assembly constituencies have seen fierce competition for party tickets. One of them is Dharavi (SC), which is connected with the party city president Varsha Gaikwad, and the other is Versova, where many Muslim aspirants have applied for nomination. Read more.

Watch video: Ahmedabad-Mumbai double-decker express coaches detach at Vadodara yard; restoration work underway

Two coaches of a double-decker express train travelling between Ahmedabad and Mumbai became decoupled at Gothangam Yard in Vadodara on Thursday morning. Read more.

Indian Marsh Crocodile rescued from Powai pit by forest department and RAWW

An Indian Marsh Crocodile was rescued from Mumbai's Powai area in a joint operation by the Forest Department and RAWW (Resqink Association for Wildlife Welfare) on Thursday. Read more.