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Sunday, January 11, 2026
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Topic: MUMBAI

Big boost to ‘Brand Thackeray’ — Shiv Sena (UBT) in the lead in Mumbai

There was a direct tussle between the two Shiv Senas in three of the six seats in Mumbai. As of 1 PM, Shiv Sena (UBT) was leading in all these seats against the Shinde-led Shiv Sena.

Only 1 in every 4 public toilet seats in Mumbai available to women & 69% lack water, says NGO report

A report by the Praja Foundation paints a bleak picture of Mumbai’s public toilets, with many lacking water and electricity and only 1 seat per 752 men and 1,820 women.

39 flamingos hit by aircraft — why their migratory journeys are becoming increasingly perilous

Incident raises concerns about impact of city development on wildlife, such as tall buildings & light pollution forcing birds to fly at higher altitudes. Environmentalists demand action.

Bollywood comes out in full force, but voter turnout tepid in Mumbai – 27.28% till 3 pm

49 parliamentary constituencies voted in 5th round of Lok Sabha elections, saw cumulative turnout of 36.73 percent till 1 pm.

National security, role in Kasab conviction — ex-prosecutor Ujjwal Nikam’s campaign for BJP in Mumbai

Mumbai North Central candidate Ujjwal Nikam says then CM Modi's government in Gujarat helped get evidence from David Headley & expose Pakistan's role in 2008 Mumbai terror attack.

‘Look where Mumbai is today’ — Modi & Uddhav trade charges at Mahayuti and INDIA bloc rallies in city

The two leaders talked about development of Mumbai under the ruling Mahayuti alliance and erstwhile MVA government, days before city votes for Lok Sabha polls.

Ghatkopar hoarding collapse a typical Mumbai disaster—too many agencies, no one to blame

As per the BMC, there are 1,025 officially approved hoardings in the city right now. However, any Mumbaikar can tell you that number is a ludicrous underestimate.

Shrikant Shinde’s 669% wealth jump, manifestos & ‘red flags’ — non-profit gives lowdown to Mumbai voters

Non-profit MumbaiVotes.com has analysed data on wealth & criminal backgrounds of candidates in city's 9 constituencies. It has also conducted an 'unbiased' analysis of party manifestos.

Absconding owner of billboard that collapsed in Mumbai, Bhavesh Bhinde arrested in Udaipur

Arrested by Mumbai Police, Bhinde is director of Ego Media Pvt Ltd, which installed the billboard & has been booked on 3 occasions under provisions of Mumbai Municipal Corporation Act.

Charged with raping his ex, 26 more cases — who is Bhavesh Bhinde, booked in Mumbai billboard case

Billboard that collapsed this week belonged to Bhinde’s company Ego Media Pvt Ltd. He has 27 criminal cases against him, with most filed for violating Mumbai Municipal Corporation Act.

On Camera

Satyajit Ray to Neeraj Ghaywan’s Homebound — how Martin Scorsese plays patron saint at Oscars

Neeraj Ghaywan’s Homebound, starring Ishaan Khatter, Vishal Jethwa, Janhvi Kapoor, has been shortlisted in the Best International Feature Film category for the 98th Academy Awards.

Grounded no more: Andhra govt revives no-frills Dagadarthi airport near Nellore to boost south coast link

As Visakhapatnam readies a mega airport, the Andhra Pradesh government has revived its shelved Dagadarthi project, aiming to boost cargo and connectivity on the south coast.

Oreshnik, ATACMS & Storm Shadow: All about the missiles Russia and Ukraine are firing

Both the Russian and Ukrainian militaries are leaning on drones, but they’re also firing cruise and ballistic missiles, some of them relatively new and experimental.

Thank you Trump, again. India now has reason to shed fear of free trade and spur reform

UK, EFTA already in the bag and EU on the way, many members of RCEP except China signed up, and even restrictions on China being lifted, India has changed its mind on trade.