Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray and his cousin, Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) head Raj Thackeray, addressed a massive joint rally in Thane ahead of the civic polls. The leaders attacked the ruling Mahayuti alliance, alleged poaching attempts, and highlighted development issues in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR). PICS/Screengrab from YouTube

Mid-day impact: Following seven years of relentless follow-ups by mid-day, the elevated deck on the Mumbai Metro end of Ghatkopar station is inching close to reality (Pics/Rajendra B Aklekar)