Mumbai LIVE: Crime Branch arrests two for adulterating milk with water
Mumbai News LIVE Updates: The Mumbai Crime Branch on Wednesday, July 15, arrested two accused for allegedly adulterating branded milk by mixing contaminated water into sealed packets of Amul and Gokul milk before supplying them to consumers in Goregaon West. This live blog is now closed
15 July,2026 10:19 PM IST | MumbaiShinde also criticised the previous United Progressive Alliance (UPA) government and highlighted the Narendra Modi government's welfare initiatives
15 July,2026 04:30 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentParts of South Mumbai faced a water cut on July 15 after technical issues disrupted pumping operations. The BMC said urgent repairs at the Pise barrage and irregular water release from Bhatsa Dam reduced supply by nearly 20 per cent. Water supply is expected to improve by 7 pm
15 July,2026 05:44 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentA 30-year-old woman was allegedly murdered by her husband following a domestic dispute in Mumbai's Oshiwara on Tuesday evening. Police said the accused allegedly attacked his wife with a stone before slitting her throat with a knife
15 July,2026 05:19 PM IST | Mumbai | Samiullah KhanThe new service, which will operate three times a week, marks a major milestone for the greenfield airport, coming less than 200 days after it began domestic operations on December 25, 2025
15 July,2026 02:47 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentSule said the NCP (SP) would formulate its position on the proposed delimitation exercise only after the Centre introduces the legislation in Parliament
15 July,2026 08:42 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentAccording to MMRDA, spread over nearly 27 hectares near the Kasheli Toll Plaza, the depot achieved 23 per cent physical progress as of June 2026 after receiving statutory environmental clearances in August 2025
15 July,2026 01:04 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentAn eyewitness recalls terrifying moments inside Mumbai Coastal Road tunnel as a car caught fire, forcing panicked motorists to abandon their vehicles and run towards the exit to save themselves. The vehicle caught fire while travelling through the tunnel lane connecting Haji Ali to Worli
15 July,2026 03:24 PM IST | Mumbai | Eeshanpriya MSThe judge recorded that he had specifically asked the accused whether they had been subjected to any inducement, threat or promise by jail authorities or any other person to plead guilty
15 July,2026 12:40 PM IST | Thane | mid-day online correspondentThe meetings come amid ongoing discussions over possible shifts in political alignments and days after senior Congress leader P. Chidambaram claimed that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) was attempting to secure support from regional parties for the proposed Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill
15 July,2026 12:29 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentIn an editorial published in its party mouthpiece Saamana, the Uddhav Thackeray-led party cited the Comptroller and Auditor General's (CAG) observations on the Ladki Bahin Yojana to allege financial irregularities and misuse of public funds
15 July,2026 12:58 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentSpeaking to mid-day.com, several students shared their views on the paper leak controversy, the impact it has had on aspirants, and whether they support Wangchuk's protest
15 July,2026 12:01 PM IST | Mumbai | Anushree GaikwadEight fire engines and four water tankers were deployed to the spot. Firefighters battled the blaze for nearly one-and-a-half hours before bringing it under control
15 July,2026 11:33 AM IST | Thane | mid-day online correspondentThe announcement was made during a review meeting between Mumbai North West MP Ravindra Waikar and Western Railway General Manager Ramashray Pandey, where several long-pending railway infrastructure projects in the constituency were discussed
15 July,2026 11:09 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent'Thankfully, the burning car was not an EV': Fire brigade on coastal road blaze
The first firefighter to reach the Mumbai Coastal Road tunnel after a car caught fire on Wednesday said the operation was relatively straightforward as the vehicle was not an electric vehicle (EV). No casualties were reported, though traffic congestion inside the tunnel briefly delayed the response
15 July,2026 10:51 PM IST | Mumbai | Ritika GondhalekarAs India-UK trade deal comes into effect, CM eyes global opportunities for state
CM Devendra Fadnavis said the India-UK Free Trade Agreement will create fresh opportunities for Maharashtra's industries, exporters, MSMEs, and farmers by expanding access to global markets. He further stated that the agreement will boost trade, investment, and innovation
15 July,2026 09:50 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentSea throws back waste: BMC clears 1,800 metric tonnes of trash from Juhu beach
The civic body’s solid waste management (SWM) department is removing around 180 metric tonnes of waste daily from Juhu beach. In the last 10 days, the BMC has collected and scientifically disposed of around 1,800 metric tonnes of waste from the beach
15 July,2026 09:15 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentMaharashtra GR on stray dogs: No release near schools, hospitals, airports
The Maharashtra government has directed urban local bodies not to release sterilised and vaccinated stray dogs near schools, hospitals and airports. The new guidelines also mandate designated feeding zones, complaint helplines, shelters and expanded sterilisation programmes
15 July,2026 08:51 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentMumbai: Central Railway launches Emergency Medical Rooms at 12 Mumbai stations
Central Railway has launched Emergency Medical Rooms (EMRs) at 12 stations across the Mumbai division to provide immediate medical assistance to passengers and railway staff. The railways plan to expand the service to 40 more stations to improve emergency response during the critical golden hour
15 July,2026 08:41 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentMumbai rains: Dengue cases up 27.8 per cent, malaria numbers rise 18.2 per cent
According to data released by BMC, malaria cases increased by 18.2 per cent, rising from 3,115 cases in 2025 to 3,681 in 2026. Dengue infections also registered a significant 27.8 per cent jump, increasing from 734 to 938 cases, while leptospirosis cases rose 15.4 per cent from 136 to 157
15 July,2026 08:03 PM IST | Mumbai | Ritika GondhalekarShiv Sena corporator Mhatre under arrest, doctors quit over safety concerns
Shiv Sena corporator Ramesh Mhatre has been arrested in connection with the alleged assault of doctors and nurses at KDMC's Shastri Nagar Hospital in Dombivli, Thane district. Produced before a Kalyan court, Mhatre was remanded to three days of police custody. The incident has triggered protests by doctors across Maharashtra, with two of the allegedly assaulted doctors resigning over safety concerns.
Mumbai Police bust three fake call centres, arrest 12 in fraud case
During the operation, Mumbai Police officials seized computers, mobile phones, gold and other valuables worth more than Rs 17 lakh, according to the police
14 July,2026 07:37 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentMumbai cops nab Punjab man for posing as BJP MLA's PA, cheating people
According to the police, the accused contacted the complainant on WhatsApp on July 7. He initially introduced himself as the personal assistant to BJP MLA Sanjay Upadhyay before later claiming that he was the MLA
14 July,2026 04:57 PM IST | Mumbai | Samiullah KhanMumbai guard held for alleged assault of 8-year-old
A Mumbai Sessions Court on Monday remanded a security guard in police custody after his arrest for the alleged sexual assault of an eight-year-old girl in south Mumbai. The child is undergoing treatment in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at JJ Hospital, where doctors said her condition is stable
14 July,2026 09:06 AM IST | Mumbai | Abhitash SinghThane teen stabbed over mobile game dispute; two minors held
The injured teenager, who was bleeding heavily, managed to reach his home. Local residents and family members then rushed him to a nearby hospital. He is currently undergoing treatment
13 July,2026 07:37 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentMan dies after being pushed into broken glass during argument in Chandivali
According to police, the accused allegedly began assaulting the man following a minor dispute. When another worker attempted to intervene and stop the fight, the accused allegedly pushed the deceased with force who lost his balance and fell into a broken sliding glass
13 July,2026 06:01 PM IST | Mumbai | Samiullah KhanPromised 50 per cent returns in 30 days, Pune man allegedly loses Rs 1 crore
Mumbai Police have registered an FIR against five named accused and three unidentified persons for allegedly cheating a Pune resident of Rs 1 crore through a purported investment scheme promising 50 per cent returns within 30 days
13 July,2026 12:24 PM IST | Mumbai | Aishwarya Iyer