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15 July 2026 Mumbai (MimTimes ) Deep-tech innovation, artificial intelligence and inclusive technologies will be the defining pillars of Viksit Bharat 2047, provided India focuses on creating affordable, globally competitive solutions that benefit millions rather than a privileged few, said Padma Vibhushan Dr. Raghunath A. Mashelkar, Fellow of the Royal Society and Former Director General, CSIR, while delivering the FICCI Legends Series lecture on "Winning Through Innovation:

13 July 2026 Mumbai (MimTimes)The Mumbai North Central District Congress Committee Minority Department organised an Appointment Letter Distribution Ceremony to formally induct newly appointed District Committee members, Taluka Presidents, and Ward Presidents. The programme was organised by District Chairman Zafar Ansari. The ceremony was held under the leadership of Imran Pratapgarhi, Varsha Tai Gaikwad, and Farhan Azmi, Chairman of the Mumbai Regional Congress Committee Min

13 July 2026 Lonavala (MimTimes): The National Cadet Corps' (NCC) flagship annual training programme for Naval Wing cadets, All India Nau Sainik Camp (AINSC) 2026, concluded successfully at INS Shivaji, Lonavala. Organised by the NCC Directorate Maharashtra on behalf of the Headquarters Directorate General NCC, the camp brought together the country's finest Naval Wing cadets for intensive military training, maritime skill development, leadership enhancement and national integ

01 July 2026 Mumbai, July 1: Facing annual economic losses of nearly ₹12 lakh crore due to corrosion, rising imports, and underutilised manufacturing capacity, India's stainless steel industry on Tuesday urged the Central Government to introduce a National Stainless Steel Policy and a National Anti-Corrosion Mission to strengthen domestic manufacturing, secure the supply of critical raw materials, and accelerate the adoption of corrosion-resistant materials in infrastructure

19 May 2026 Mumbai (MimTimes) Renowned Urdu journalist, writer, editor, and founder of the children’s monthly magazine “Gul Bootay,” Farooq Syed, passed away on the evening of May 19, 2026, at around 7 PM. His demise has cast a deep shadow of grief over Mumbai’s literary, cultural, and journalistic communities, as well as Urdu circles across Maharashtra. Farooq Syed was regarded as a respected and influential voice in Urdu journalism. Throughout his long career, he remained

19 May 2026 Mumbai (MimTimes) The Maharashtra State Examination Council, Pune, has announced the provisional results of the Class 8 Pre-Middle Scholarship Examination (PSS) 2026. In this examination, Zarin Noor Mohammed Ansari, a student of Shivaji Nagar Municipal Hindi School No. 3, Govandi, achieved notable success and brought pride to her school and locality. Zarin Noor Mohammed Ansari secured 132 marks out of 300 and successfully qualified for the scholarship. In Paper 1

10 May 2026 Mumbai (MimTimes) NCP corporator and Standing Committee member Saeeda Khan has undertaken the renovation and beautification of a maternity ward with the objective of creating a positive and comforting environment for women during childbirth. Speaking about the initiative, Saeeda Khan said that every woman who gives birth goes through immense pain and physical stress. She explained that when women in such conditions are surrounded by a pleasant atmosphere filled w

6 May 2026 Mumbai (MimTimes): In view of the rising cases of birth certificates being obtained through fraudulent documents, Mumbai Police has taken strict action by constituting a Special Investigation Team (SIT). An official order in this regard has been issued from the office of Police Commissioner Deven Bharti. According to the order, the Crime Branch will conduct the investigation, during which a large number of suspicious birth certificates have come to light. Followin

2 May 2026 Mumbai (Mim Times): Public issues in Ward No. 151 have once again come into the spotlight, where the lack of healthcare facilities, the proliferation of illegal hawkers, and the difficulties faced by small businesses have left local residents deeply troubled. BJP corporator Kashish Rajesh Phulwariya highlighted these concerns during the BMC budget speech. She stated that during his tenure, her father Rajesh Ji had made significant efforts and completed much of th

27 April 2026 Thane (MimTimes) Renowned Marathi daily Thane Vaibhav has announced a special समारोह to mark its Golden Jubilee year, celebrating 50 years of publication by honoring distinguished personalities from the sports field. Among the أبرز names, Ayesha Wadkar has been selected for recognition for her notable contributions. On the occasion of Maharashtra Day (May 1), the newspaper will felicitate 50 eminent sports coaches and teachers from Thane city in appreciation o

Nagpur, April 21: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis inaugurated a new online system for the Chief Minister’s Medical Assistance Fund on April 20. The system aims to ensure faster approvals—within just eight hours—while reducing the burden on patients and their families. Under the new arrangement, hospitals will directly submit applications on behalf of patients, eliminating the need for patients or their relatives to complete documentation and apply independently.

29 March 2026 Mumbai, The Public Works Department (PWD) delivered an outstanding performance in the state government’s 150-day e-governance reform program, securing first place with 186.75 marks out of 200. In recognition of this achievement, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis honored former Additional Chief Secretary Manisha Mhaiskar and current Additional Chief Secretary Milind Mhaiskar at Sahyadri Guest House. On this occasion, Minister for Culture and Information Technolog

29 March 2026 Mumbra (Correspondent): Students of Crescent English High School and Junior College, Mumbra, achieved remarkable success in the state-level “Rajya Puraskar” examination organized under the aegis of MESCO Education Society. The examination was successfully completed on March 4. The Scouts (boys) examination was conducted from February 9 to 11 at the State Training Centre, Pune, while the Guides (girls) examination was held from February 10 to 13 at Atma Malik S

09 February 2026 Mumbai (MimTimes): The Government of Maharashtra has issued an important Government Resolution regarding the provision of chartered aircraft and helicopters for air travel of MPs and other VIP personalities. Under this decision, keeping in view the requirements of sudden and urgent tours of key state dignitaries, Sai Aviation and Aero Aircraft Sales and Charter Private Limited have been selected. Both agencies have been chosen on the basis of the lowest rate

26 January 2025 Lonavala (MimTimes): The KJC Training Centre, Lonavala , celebrated the 77th Republic Day of India with great enthusiasm and patriotic spirit by organising a special programme that witnessed the active participation of children with special needs . The event conveyed a strong message of inclusion, equality and social respect. The celebration was held under the guidance of Coach Mushtaq Ahmed Sir , a 6th Degree Black Belt , four-time India Champion , Nationa

9 December 2025 Nagpur (MimTimes) Following increasing complaints of irregularities and corruption in Mumbai’s Dattak Vasti Yojana , the Maharashtra government on Monday announced in the Legislative Assembly that an audit of the scheme will be conducted. The matter was raised during the discussion by BJP Mumbai President and MLA Amit Satam. Responding to the issue, Minister of State for Urban Development Madhuri Misal informed the House that a thorough audit of the scheme wil

8 December 2025 Mumbai (MimTimes) KV Toys India Limited, engaged in the contract manufacturing and sale of educational and recreational toys made from plastic and metal, has announced its Initial Public Offering (IPO). The IPO comprises a fresh issue of 16,80,000 equity shares with a face value of ₹10 each. The company plans to utilize the proceeds for expansion initiatives and to meet its working capital requirements. The IPO for anchor investors will remain open until 10

29 November 2025 Mumbai (MimTimes) To curb incidents of harassment and violence against women, Women and Child Development Commissioner Nina Gunde has directed all government, semi-government and private establishments to strictly enforce the Prevention of Sexual Harassment (POSH) Act. The Commissioner stated that every office or institution with 10 or more employees must mandatorily constitute an Internal Complaints Committee (ICC). All government departments, semi-govern

16 November 2025 Mumbai (MimTimes) Ahead of the upcoming Mumbai Municipal Corporation elections, a crucial meeting was held to address the long-standing issue of political representation for the Shia community. Speaking after the meeting, Arif Abbas Sayyed , General Secretary of the Mumbai Youth Congress and President of the Govandi Shia Youth Brigade, expressed concern that despite nearly 2 million (20 lakh) Shia Muslims living across Mumbai and its suburbs, not a single s

10 November 2025 Mumbai (MimTimes) 🌙 Alhamdulillah! The family of former corporator Late Niyaz Ahmed Vanu is filled with immense joy and gratitude as his grandson, Master Nawaf Vanu — son of Sufiyan Vanu — has successfully completed the memorization of the Holy Qur’an at the young age of just 12 years . This moment marks a proud and spiritual milestone for the Vanu family, known for their commitment to public service, community welfare, and faith-based values — a legac

5 November 2025 Mumbai (MimTimes) Following a complaint lodged by former BJP corporator Makarand Narwekar and a one-week ultimatum given by Colaba residents to the civic body, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has launched a major crackdown on illegal hawkers at Colaba Causeway. On Tuesday, November 4, the BMC’s A-Ward conducted a large-scale anti-encroachment drive in the area, during which a total of 67 illegal stalls were removed. The operation was aimed at cl

3 November 2025 Mumbai (MimTimes) The Maharashtra Government has appealed to madrasa managements and minority educational institutions to apply for financial assistance under the Dr. Zakir Hussain Madrasa Modernization Scheme by November 14 . The scheme aims to improve facilities in madrasas, junior colleges, industrial training institutes (ITIs), and schools for differently-abled students. Institutions can seek support for infrastructure such as classrooms, furniture, ele

2 November 2025 Mumbai (MimTimes) After the BMC’s failure to remove illegal encroachments along Colaba Causeway, local residents—led by former BJP corporator Makarand Narwekar—have given the civic body a one-week ultimatum to take immediate action. Residents say that in recent months, the number of illegal stalls has increased significantly, leaving little or no safe space for pedestrians. In a letter addressed to the A-Ward Office, a citizens’ group pointed out that nearly

29 October 2025 Mumbai, Taking serious note of the growing traffic congestion on the Satara–Kolhapur National Highway, Public Works Minister Hon. Shivendrasinhraje Bhonsale has directed the concerned departments to take immediate and effective measures to address the situation. A detailed review meeting was held today to assess the progress of ongoing road works, the increasing congestion in the Karad area, and the surge in truck movement during the ongoing sugarcane crushin

17 October 2025 New Delhi,The All India Mahila Congress (AIMC) President, Alka Lamba , on October 17, 2025, announced the formation of the new Executive Committee and District Presidents of the Maharashtra Pradesh Mahila Congress. This move has been taken with the aim of strengthening the organization and enhancing its activities across the state. State Executive Committee: Sandhya Sawwlakhe from Yavatmal has been appointed as the State President. The Vice-President of the

17 October 2025 Mumbai: Cabinet Minister Mangal Prabhat Lodha has ordered immediate action against Rohingya and Bangladeshi infiltration, illegal constructions, and criminal activities in the Malvani area of Mumbai. During a “Janta Darbar” held at the P North Ward Office of the BMC, citizens raised serious concerns about rising encroachments, gang activity, and the drug menace. MLA Sanjay Upadhyay, MLC Rajhans Singh, and senior civic and police officials were present. A re

16 October 2025 Sweden,In line with Chief Minister Shri Devendra Fadnavis’s vision for a modern, smart, and global Mumbai , Minister for Fisheries and Ports Development Shri Nitesh Rane visited Sweden to review Candela’s world-leading hydrofoil technology for water transport. During his visit to Candela’s headquarters, Minister Rane experienced a demonstration ride on the company’s advanced C8 and P12 hydrofoil vessels on the Baltic Sea. These boats, powered by cutting-edg

13 October 2025 Mumbai:The Maharashtra government has taken a major step toward energy self-sufficiency and clean power for low-income families by launching the Swayampurna Maharashtra Residential Roof Top (SMART) Solar Scheme . Under this ambitious initiative, households will receive up to 95% subsidy on rooftop solar installations, making solar power nearly free for the state’s poorest citizens. The government said the move will not only reduce electricity bills drasticall

12 October 2025 Mumbai, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLA from Mulund, Mihir Kotecha, has demanded an investigation into repeated...

12 October 2025 Thane, 2025 – A team of 16 students from MESCO Education Society's Crescent English High School & Junior College...

Adv. Manikrao Kokate, Minister for Minority Development and Aukaf, Maharashtra; Commissioner Pratibha Engle; Nazia Ansari; and journalist...

06 October 2025 Mumbai: A significant development has emerged in the preparations for the upcoming general elections of the Brihanmumbai...

30 September 2025 Thane, 30 September 2025 – The girls’ volleyball team of MESCO Education Society’s Crescent English High School & Jr....

21 September 2025 Thane, The young athletes of MESCO Education Society’s Crescent English High School & Jr. College delivered a stellar...

11 September 2025 Mumbai, Central Railway will operate a 14 hrs 30 mins special traffic and power block for diversion line work between...

9 September 2025 Mumbai: To provide citizens with faster and more convenient services, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has...

15 August 2025 Lonavla,Lonavala KJC Training Centre celebrated the 79th Independence Day Camp with great enthusiasm and fanfare,...

12 August 2025 Mumbai, The Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA) and Indian Ports Association (IPA), under the Ministry of Ports,...

31 July 2025 Mumbai, A demolition action was initiated today at the Kamala Mill Compound in Lower Parel as part of a crackdown on...

30 July 2025 New Delhi, The All India Congress Committee (AICC) has released a major organizational update regarding the Maharashtra...

29 July 2025 New Delhi, Ahead of the upcoming local self-government elections, a delegation from the Shiv Sena met with top officials of...

17 July 2025 Mumbai | By MimTimes Bureau In a major development during the ongoing Monsoon Session of the Maharashtra Legislature, the...

14 July 2025 Ambernath (Education Desk): Sunshine Pre-Primary School, known for its nurturing and child-centric environment, has...

Mumbai , Date 14: On March 25, 2025, about 57,000 kg of beef was found being transported in two large containers in Kusgaon, Pune. Since...

Mumbai, June 14 – U.S. Consul General Mike Hankey praised the growing partnership between India and the United States in education at...

Mumbai, June 15: In a major move to improve higher education in India, the government has given permission to five top foreign...

Mr. Vijay Karia, CMD of Ravin Group; Sharvari Wagh, Actress; Ajay Devgn, Actor; Bhushan Gagrani, Municipal Commissioner & Administrator,...

27 May 2025 Mumbai, In preparation for the upcoming Bakri Eid festival, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has introduced a...

26 May 2025, Union Minister for Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution and New & Renewable Energy, Shri Pralhad Joshi will...

18 May 2025 Mumbai, In a bid to celebrate the rich legacy and historical pride of Maharashtra, the ‘Gauravshali Maharashtra Darshan’...