Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Western Railway to operate night blocks for Metro-6 work; suburban services to be hit 
Western Railway to operate night blocks for Metro Line 6 work, disrupting suburban train services across Mumbai; commuters advised to plan travel accordingly.&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Western Railway to operate night blocks for Metro-6 work; suburban services to be hit
Western Railway to operate night blocks for Metro Line 6 work, disrupting suburban train services across Mumbai; commuters advised to plan travel accordingly.&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai civic body chief Ashwini Bhide seeks political support for voter list revision drive 
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) on Friday urged political parties and public representatives to cooperate in the implementation of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) programme for electoral rolls in Mumbai. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-civic-body-chief-ashwini-bhide-seeks-political-support-for-voter-list-revision-drive-23627354" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Read more.</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai civic body chief Ashwini Bhide seeks political support for voter list revision drive
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) on Friday urged political parties and public representatives to cooperate in the implementation of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) programme for electoral rolls in Mumbai. Read more.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Heat intensifies across Maharashtra; Akola records highest at 45 degrees Celsius 
Large parts of Maharashtra continued to reel under intense heat on Friday, with several regions recording above-normal temperatures, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). In Vidarbha, Akola emerged as the hottest location at 45 degrees Celsius, followed closely by Amravati at 44.8 degrees Celsius and Wardha at 44.4 degrees Celsius. Other cities such as Nagpur, Chandrapur and Yavatmal also recorded temperatures above 43 degrees Celsius. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/maharashtra-weather-update-state-records-high-temperatures-akola-tops-at-45-degrees-celsius-23627352" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Read more.</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Heat intensifies across Maharashtra; Akola records highest at 45 degrees Celsius
Large parts of Maharashtra continued to reel under intense heat on Friday, with several regions recording above-normal temperatures, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). In Vidarbha, Akola emerged as the hottest location at 45 degrees Celsius, followed closely by Amravati at 44.8 degrees Celsius and Wardha at 44.4 degrees Celsius. Other cities such as Nagpur, Chandrapur and Yavatmal also recorded temperatures above 43 degrees Celsius. Read more.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Maharashtra panel suggests mandating mention of bride and groom's birth dates on wedding invites
The Maharashtra State Commission for Protection of Child Rights has decided to suggest to the state government that mentioning date of birth of bride and groom be made mandatory on wedding invitations as a move to curb child marriages (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Maharashtra panel suggests mandating mention of bride and groom's birth dates on wedding invites
The Maharashtra State Commission for Protection of Child Rights has decided to suggest to the state government that mentioning date of birth of bride and groom be made mandatory on wedding invitations as a move to curb child marriages (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: SIR process starts in Mumbai, BMC seeks cooperation of political parties
A Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls has started in Mumbai city and suburban districts as per the directives of the Election Commission of India, the civic body said on Friday. A release issued by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) appealed to political parties as well as elected representatives to cooperate to ensure effective execution of the SIR in Mumbai (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: SIR process starts in Mumbai, BMC seeks cooperation of political parties
A Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls has started in Mumbai city and suburban districts as per the directives of the Election Commission of India, the civic body said on Friday. A release issued by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) appealed to political parties as well as elected representatives to cooperate to ensure effective execution of the SIR in Mumbai (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Two unfit auto rickshaws seized in operations carried out by Traffic DCP Navi Mumbai Tirupati Kakde
During the drive, authorities identified two auto rickshaws operating without valid fitness certificates. Both vehicles were immediately seized. Officials stressed that such lapses pose a serious risk to passenger safety and must be dealt with strictly. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/navi-mumbai-65-auto-drivers-booked-in-crackdown-two-vehicles-seized-23627345" rel="nofollow">Read more</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Two unfit auto rickshaws seized in operations carried out by Traffic DCP Navi Mumbai Tirupati Kakde
During the drive, authorities identified two auto rickshaws operating without valid fitness certificates. Both vehicles were immediately seized. Officials stressed that such lapses pose a serious risk to passenger safety and must be dealt with strictly. Read more

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Nagpur man booked over objectionable remarks on Gadkari
Police have registered a case against a Nagpur-based man for allegedly circulating an objectionable video on social media targeting Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari, officials said on Friday (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Nagpur man booked over objectionable remarks on Gadkari
Police have registered a case against a Nagpur-based man for allegedly circulating an objectionable video on social media targeting Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari, officials said on Friday (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Sena MLA's remarks against book publisher show his 'criminal mindset', says Sapkal; seeks action
Maharashtra Congress chief Harshwardhan Sapkal on Friday alleged that Shiv Sena MLA Sanjay Gaikwad's remarks against a publisher over a book on Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj show his "criminal mindset", and asked why the government failed to act against him so far (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Sena MLA's remarks against book publisher show his 'criminal mindset', says Sapkal; seeks action
Maharashtra Congress chief Harshwardhan Sapkal on Friday alleged that Shiv Sena MLA Sanjay Gaikwad's remarks against a publisher over a book on Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj show his "criminal mindset", and asked why the government failed to act against him so far (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Raut backs govt decision to make Marathi mandatory for auto, taxi drivers
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut on Friday asserted that people living in Maharashtra should learn Marathi and added everyone must follow the law and respect a state that provides them livelihood.(PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Raut backs govt decision to make Marathi mandatory for auto, taxi drivers
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut on Friday asserted that people living in Maharashtra should learn Marathi and added everyone must follow the law and respect a state that provides them livelihood.(PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates | Mumbai weather update: City records dry day as highest temperatures touch 36.8 degrees Cecius as per IMD
According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD) Mumbai, on April 24, 2026, Colaba signifying the southern part of Mumbai recorded a maximum temperature of 33 degrees Celsius with no rainfall, while Santacruz recorded a higher temperature of 35.6 while maximum temperature of 36.8 degrees Celsius were recorded at Ram Mandir, Bandra and Dahisar at 35.1 degrees while Vikhroli recordin 36.6 degrees with no rainfall.(PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates | Mumbai weather update: City records dry day as highest temperatures touch 36.8 degrees Cecius as per IMD
According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD) Mumbai, on April 24, 2026, Colaba signifying the southern part of Mumbai recorded a maximum temperature of 33 degrees Celsius with no rainfall, while Santacruz recorded a higher temperature of 35.6 while maximum temperature of 36.8 degrees Celsius were recorded at Ram Mandir, Bandra and Dahisar at 35.1 degrees while Vikhroli recordin 36.6 degrees with no rainfall.(PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: No FIR has been registered against the lady, says Mumbai Police
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Mumbai News LIVE Updates: No FIR has been registered against the lady, says Mumbai Police

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Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Nashik court sends 'godman' Kharat to three-day police custody in sixth sexual assault case
A court in Nashik on Friday sent self-styled godman Ashok Kharat to police custody till April 26 in the sixth case of sexual exploitation registered against him (PTI)
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Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Nashik court sends 'godman' Kharat to three-day police custody in sixth sexual assault case
A court in Nashik on Friday sent self-styled godman Ashok Kharat to police custody till April 26 in the sixth case of sexual exploitation registered against him (PTI)
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Mumbai News LIVE Updates: 5 killed in a truck and car collision accident &nbsp;in Maharashtra's Bhandara
Five killed, four injured as speeding truck collides with car in Maharashtra's Bhandara district: Police. (PTI)
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Mumbai News LIVE Updates: 5 killed in a truck and car collision accident &nbsp;in Maharashtra's Bhandara
Five killed, four injured as speeding truck collides with car in Maharashtra's Bhandara district: Police. (PTI)
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Mumbai News LIVE Updates: These 367 arrests are expected to help in faster disposal of several long-pending cases in courts across Mumbai, said Police
Among the notable arrests, Azad Maidan Police apprehended an accused who had been on the run since 1987, while NM Joshi Marg cops arrested another accused who had been absconding since 1988.In a press note, the police said the drive was highly successful in tracing long-time fugitives who had managed to evade the law for decades. The arrests are expected to help in faster disposal of several long-pending cases in courts across Mumbai, the police added

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: These 367 arrests are expected to help in faster disposal of several long-pending cases in courts across Mumbai, said Police
Among the notable arrests, Azad Maidan Police apprehended an accused who had been on the run since 1987, while NM Joshi Marg cops arrested another accused who had been absconding since 1988.In a press note, the police said the drive was highly successful in tracing long-time fugitives who had managed to evade the law for decades. The arrests are expected to help in faster disposal of several long-pending cases in courts across Mumbai, the police added

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Man held for stalking, sexually harassing woman colleague in Mumbai
A 24-year-old employee of a private firm in south Mumbai has been arrested for allegedly stalking and sexually harassing a woman colleague, police said on Friday. Based on a complaint lodged at the Agripada police station, the accused, a resident of Sewri Cross Road, was apprehended late on Thursday night, an official said. The 19-year-old complainant has alleged that the accused sent her obscene videos and sought sexual relations, he said. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Man held for stalking, sexually harassing woman colleague in Mumbai
A 24-year-old employee of a private firm in south Mumbai has been arrested for allegedly stalking and sexually harassing a woman colleague, police said on Friday. Based on a complaint lodged at the Agripada police station, the accused, a resident of Sewri Cross Road, was apprehended late on Thursday night, an official said. The 19-year-old complainant has alleged that the accused sent her obscene videos and sought sexual relations, he said. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Bawankule tells officials to reclaim govt plots lying undeveloped for years
Maharashtra Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule has directed officials to take back government plots allotted to agencies that have not been developed for years or where allotment conditions have been violated, according to an official release. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Bawankule tells officials to reclaim govt plots lying undeveloped for years
Maharashtra Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule has directed officials to take back government plots allotted to agencies that have not been developed for years or where allotment conditions have been violated, according to an official release. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Student with disability assaulted at residential school in Latur; two booked
A student with cognitive impairments was assaulted at a government-aided residential school in Maharashtra's Latur district, prompting a case against a teacher and a security guard, police said on Friday (PTI)
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Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Student with disability assaulted at residential school in Latur; two booked
A student with cognitive impairments was assaulted at a government-aided residential school in Maharashtra's Latur district, prompting a case against a teacher and a security guard, police said on Friday (PTI)
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Mumbai News LIVE Updates: HC pulls up authorities over pollution in Kanjurmarg, warns of closing dumping ground
The Bombay High Court on Friday warned of passing an order to shut the dumping ground in suburban Kanjurmarg, while slamming the Maharashtra government and the BMC for their casual approach towards pollution and health risk in the area (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: HC pulls up authorities over pollution in Kanjurmarg, warns of closing dumping ground
The Bombay High Court on Friday warned of passing an order to shut the dumping ground in suburban Kanjurmarg, while slamming the Maharashtra government and the BMC for their casual approach towards pollution and health risk in the area (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Sadavarte demands charges for obstructing officials, Mahajan softens stand
Zen Sadavarte, daughter of advocate Gunaratna Sadavarte has urged the police to register a case against the woman under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita sections, including 221 (obstructing public servants on duty), 132 (assault or criminal force to deter public servant from discharge of his duty), 352 (intentional insult), 195 (assaulting or obstructing public servant) and 353 (statements conducing to public mischief), they said. Earlier, Mahajan had said that the woman's anger was justified to "some extent". He, however, had emphasised that her language was inappropriate, ruling out any legal action against her (PTI)
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Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Sadavarte demands charges for obstructing officials, Mahajan softens stand
Zen Sadavarte, daughter of advocate Gunaratna Sadavarte has urged the police to register a case against the woman under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita sections, including 221 (obstructing public servants on duty), 132 (assault or criminal force to deter public servant from discharge of his duty), 352 (intentional insult), 195 (assaulting or obstructing public servant) and 353 (statements conducing to public mischief), they said. Earlier, Mahajan had said that the woman's anger was justified to "some extent". He, however, had emphasised that her language was inappropriate, ruling out any legal action against her (PTI)
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Mumbai News LIVE Updates: 26-year-old arrested with Rs 9.75-lakh heroin in Kandivali
Samta Nagar Police have arrested a 26-year-old man for allegedly possessing brown heroin worth Rs 9.75 lakh in Kandivali East, Mumbai. The accused has been identified as Vicky Vidhakar Padmukh, a resident of Damu Nagar in Kandivali East. According to the police, the accused was apprehended on Wednesday between 2.39 pm and 4.50 pm near a bench close to a public toilet near Krantinagar rickshaw stand at Lokhandwala Complex, Kandivali East. During the operation, police allegedly recovered 65 grams of brown heroin from his possession. The seized narcotic substance is estimated to be worth Rs 9.75 lakh in the illegal market.
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Mumbai News LIVE Updates: 26-year-old arrested with Rs 9.75-lakh heroin in Kandivali
Samta Nagar Police have arrested a 26-year-old man for allegedly possessing brown heroin worth Rs 9.75 lakh in Kandivali East, Mumbai. The accused has been identified as Vicky Vidhakar Padmukh, a resident of Damu Nagar in Kandivali East. According to the police, the accused was apprehended on Wednesday between 2.39 pm and 4.50 pm near a bench close to a public toilet near Krantinagar rickshaw stand at Lokhandwala Complex, Kandivali East. During the operation, police allegedly recovered 65 grams of brown heroin from his possession. The seized narcotic substance is estimated to be worth Rs 9.75 lakh in the illegal market.
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Mumbai News LIVE Updates: MP Sonawane urges railways to start Parli-Beed-Ahilyanagar-Pune line by Aug 15
Lok Sabha member Bajrang Sonawane has urged the railway authorities to start the Parli-Vaijnath-Beed-Ahilyanagar-Pune line by August 15, an official release said. The MP was speaking on Wednesday during a review meeting concerning railway and national highway projects in his Beed constituency. He also asked officials to take steps to reduce accident-prone blackspots on rural roads and national highways in Beed district, the release said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: MP Sonawane urges railways to start Parli-Beed-Ahilyanagar-Pune line by Aug 15
Lok Sabha member Bajrang Sonawane has urged the railway authorities to start the Parli-Vaijnath-Beed-Ahilyanagar-Pune line by August 15, an official release said.The MP was speaking on Wednesday during a review meeting concerning railway and national highway projects in his Beed constituency. He also asked officials to take steps to reduce accident-prone blackspots on rural roads and national highways in Beed district, the release said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: High Bengal turnout signals anti-incumbency, claims Chandrashekhar Bawankule
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<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WATCH?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc-Etfw">#WATCH</a> | Nagpur: On high polling percentage in WB, Maharashtra Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule says, "The voting percentage in West Bengal shows that the people have voted very enthusiastically, this means that Mamata Didi's government is going to go... Mamata Banerjee's&hellip; <a href="https://t.co/GrX6QEvRKn">pic.twitter.com/GrX6QEvRKn</a>
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Mumbai News LIVE Updates: High Bengal turnout signals anti-incumbency, claims Chandrashekhar Bawankule
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#WATCH | Nagpur: On high polling percentage in WB, Maharashtra Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule says, "The voting percentage in West Bengal shows that the people have voted very enthusiastically, this means that Mamata Didi's government is going to go... Mamata Banerjee's&hellip; pic.twitter.com/GrX6QEvRKn
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Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Law student seeks FIR over alleged misconduct at protest, cites woman&rsquo;s outburst
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<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WATCH?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc-Etfw">#WATCH</a> | Mumbai, Maharashtra: On the alleged misconduct in the protest organised by the state government, Law student Zen Sadavarte says, "Two days ago, when the protest was going on, the Women's Reservation and delimitation bill, a lady came out and used abusive words against&hellip; <a href="https://t.co/FS2Fkm64CJ">pic.twitter.com/FS2Fkm64CJ</a>
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Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Law student seeks FIR over alleged misconduct at protest, cites woman&rsquo;s outburst
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#WATCH | Mumbai, Maharashtra: On the alleged misconduct in the protest organised by the state government, Law student Zen Sadavarte says, "Two days ago, when the protest was going on, the Women's Reservation and delimitation bill, a lady came out and used abusive words against&hellip; pic.twitter.com/FS2Fkm64CJ
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Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Complaint filed against woman who confronted BJP minister over traffic jam during Mumbai rally A complaint has been filed against a woman who berated Maharashtra minister Girish Mahajan for a traffic jam caused by a BJP rally in Mumbai over the women's reservation bill, police said on Friday. The complaint was submitted to the Worli police station on Wednesday by Zen Sadavarte, daughter of advocate Gunaratna Sadavarte, they said. (PTI)&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Complaint filed against woman who confronted BJP minister over traffic jam during Mumbai rallyA complaint has been filed against a woman who berated Maharashtra minister Girish Mahajan for a traffic jam caused by a BJP rally in Mumbai over the women's reservation bill, police said on Friday. The complaint was submitted to the Worli police station on Wednesday by Zen Sadavarte, daughter of advocate Gunaratna Sadavarte, they said. (PTI)&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Nana Patole slams Trump remarks, questions PM Modi&rsquo;s silence
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<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WATCH?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc-Etfw">#WATCH</a> | Nagpur, Maharashtra: Congress leader Nana Patole says, "First of all, I condemn Trump and condemn his statement... Why is the Prime Minister of the country silent now?... He has insulted Mother India... At such a time..., why doesn't he speak up? And that is why we call&hellip; <a href="https://t.co/V1zVd3R91i">pic.twitter.com/V1zVd3R91i</a>
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Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Nana Patole slams Trump remarks, questions PM Modi&rsquo;s silence
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#WATCH | Nagpur, Maharashtra: Congress leader Nana Patole says, "First of all, I condemn Trump and condemn his statement... Why is the Prime Minister of the country silent now?... He has insulted Mother India... At such a time..., why doesn't he speak up? And that is why we call&hellip; pic.twitter.com/V1zVd3R91i
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Mumbai News LIVE Updates | Speak Marathi, not &lsquo;Dadagiri&rsquo;: Shaina NC targets Amit Thackeray over language row
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<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WATCH?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc-Etfw">#WATCH</a> | Mumbai, Maharashtra: Shiv Sena leader Shaina NC says, "Marathi language, Marathi identity, and Marathi pride is paramount for us. Every auto rickshaw driver or taxi driver must speak Marathi. This is already espoused in the Motor Vehicles Act... I don't understand why&hellip; <a href="https://t.co/pwjY8nQWRe">pic.twitter.com/pwjY8nQWRe</a>
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Mumbai News LIVE Updates | Speak Marathi, not &lsquo;Dadagiri&rsquo;: Shaina NC targets Amit Thackeray over language row
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#WATCH | Mumbai, Maharashtra: Shiv Sena leader Shaina NC says, "Marathi language, Marathi identity, and Marathi pride is paramount for us. Every auto rickshaw driver or taxi driver must speak Marathi. This is already espoused in the Motor Vehicles Act... I don't understand why&hellip; pic.twitter.com/pwjY8nQWRe
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Mumbai News LIVE Updates: MNS leader Sandeep Deshpande warns drivers to learn local language
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<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WATCH?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc-Etfw">#WATCH</a> | Mumbai, Maharashtra: On Marathi being compulsory for rickshaw and taxi drivers, MNS leader Sandeep Deshpande says, "...If you are staying in Maharashtra, if you are staying in Karnataka, if you are staying in Tamil Nadu, if you are staying in Gujarat, you have to respect&hellip; <a href="https://t.co/8IP2nM1yB5">pic.twitter.com/8IP2nM1yB5</a>
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Mumbai News LIVE Updates: MNS leader Sandeep Deshpande warns drivers to learn local language
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#WATCH | Mumbai, Maharashtra: On Marathi being compulsory for rickshaw and taxi drivers, MNS leader Sandeep Deshpande says, "...If you are staying in Maharashtra, if you are staying in Karnataka, if you are staying in Tamil Nadu, if you are staying in Gujarat, you have to respect&hellip; pic.twitter.com/8IP2nM1yB5
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Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Union Minister Piyush Goyal launches Bharat Taxi app in Mumbai; promises zero commission, free Rs 5 lakh insurance for drivers
Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal on Thursday launched the Bharat Taxi app in Mumbai, saying the initiative would free auto-rickshaw and taxi drivers from dependence on foreign apps that charge heavy commissions and subscription fees, while offering zero commission, free insurance cover of Rs 5 lakh, and access to MUDRA loans. Speaking to reporters, Goyal said the app would provide affordable, authorised fares to the public while ensuring drivers receive fair rights and ownership for their hard work.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Union Minister Piyush Goyal launches Bharat Taxi app in Mumbai; promises zero commission, free Rs 5 lakh insurance for drivers
Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal on Thursday launched the Bharat Taxi app in Mumbai, saying the initiative would free auto-rickshaw and taxi drivers from dependence on foreign apps that charge heavy commissions and subscription fees, while offering zero commission, free insurance cover of Rs 5 lakh, and access to MUDRA loans. Speaking to reporters, Goyal said the app would provide affordable, authorised fares to the public while ensuring drivers receive fair rights and ownership for their hard work.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Another harassment case in Maharashtra; Mumbai teen files FIR, accused arrested&nbsp;
A 19-year-old woman from Agripada in Mumbai has filed an FIR alleging harassment by a colleague, following which the accused has been arrested. The case has triggered tension in the area, with police stepping up the investigation and security arrangements. According to the victim, she was working as a telecaller at a company in the Mahalakshmi area when she came into contact with the accused through work. She stated that he later obtained her contact number from a company WhatsApp group and began sending inappropriate content.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Another harassment case in Maharashtra; Mumbai teen files FIR, accused arrested&nbsp;
A 19-year-old woman from Agripada in Mumbai has filed an FIR alleging harassment by a colleague, following which the accused has been arrested. The case has triggered tension in the area, with police stepping up the investigation and security arrangements. According to the victim, she was working as a telecaller at a company in the Mahalakshmi area when she came into contact with the accused through work. She stated that he later obtained her contact number from a company WhatsApp group and began sending inappropriate content.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Sena leader urges Maharashtra govt to rethink move to hold Marathi exams for auto and taxi drivers
Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Nirupam has appealed to the Maharashtra government to reconsider its decision to hold Marathi exams for autorickshaw and taxi drivers, and give relaxation to those who speak broken or working Marathi. In a letter to Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik, Nirupam said the language taught with love stays, while the one enforced only creates fear.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Sena leader urges Maharashtra govt to rethink move to hold Marathi exams for auto and taxi drivers
Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Nirupam has appealed to the Maharashtra government to reconsider its decision to hold Marathi exams for autorickshaw and taxi drivers, and give relaxation to those who speak broken or working Marathi. In a letter to Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik, Nirupam said the language taught with love stays, while the one enforced only creates fear.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Another 'godman' in Nashik faces allegations of sexual exploitation, booked
Amid a probe into the Ashok Kharat case, the Nashik police in Maharashtra have registered an FIR against another self-proclaimed godman for alleged sexual exploitation of a 28-year-old woman. While the alleged crimes took place in 2024, the woman mustered courage after activists from the anti-superstition Andhashraddha Nirmoolan Samiti (ANS) counselled her. The woman filed a complaint on Wednesday against Maheshgiri alias Mahesh Dilip Kakde (31), an official said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Another 'godman' in Nashik faces allegations of sexual exploitation, booked
Amid a probe into the Ashok Kharat case, the Nashik police in Maharashtra have registered an FIR against another self-proclaimed godman for alleged sexual exploitation of a 28-year-old woman. While the alleged crimes took place in 2024, the woman mustered courage after activists from the anti-superstition Andhashraddha Nirmoolan Samiti (ANS) counselled her. The woman filed a complaint on Wednesday against Maheshgiri alias Mahesh Dilip Kakde (31), an official said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: One killed, 10 injured as group of people falls into pit at under-construction site in Mumbai
A 25-year-old man died and 10 others suffered injuries after a group of people fell into a pit at an under-construction site in Mumbai's Bhandup (West) area, civic officials said on Friday. The incident occurred around 11.30 pm on Thursday near Metro Mall, close to Janata Market, where a Slum Rehabilitation Authority (SRA) building is coming up, they said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: One killed, 10 injured as group of people falls into pit at under-construction site in Mumbai
A 25-year-old man died and 10 others suffered injuries after a group of people fell into a pit at an under-construction site in Mumbai's Bhandup (West) area, civic officials said on Friday. The incident occurred around 11.30 pm on Thursday near Metro Mall, close to Janata Market, where a Slum Rehabilitation Authority (SRA) building is coming up, they said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Migrant labourer held for killing his first wife in Maharashtra's Palghar district
A migrant labourer who had fled with his second wife and children after allegedly killing his first wife at a construction site in Maharashtra's Palghar district was arrested in Navi Mumbai, police have said. Accused Munna Bramhadev Yadav (28) committed the crime after a dispute over the victim's alleged extramarital relationship, police said. Yadav's second wife has also been taken into custody in connection with the murder, they said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Migrant labourer held for killing his first wife in Maharashtra's Palghar district
A migrant labourer who had fled with his second wife and children after allegedly killing his first wife at a construction site in Maharashtra's Palghar district was arrested in Navi Mumbai, police have said. Accused Munna Bramhadev Yadav (28) committed the crime after a dispute over the victim's alleged extramarital relationship, police said. Yadav's second wife has also been taken into custody in connection with the murder, they said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Gorhe promises assistance to victims of Palghar firecracker factory blast
The deputy chairperson of the Maharashtra legislative council, Neelam Gorhe, has assured all possible support to the victims of a recent blast at an unauthorised firecracker factory in Palghar district. Two workers were killed and several others seriously injured in the blast that occurred on April 21. Gorhe visited the accident site at Konsai village in Wada taluka on Thursday. Later, she met the injured workers at the hospital.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Gorhe promises assistance to victims of Palghar firecracker factory blast
The deputy chairperson of the Maharashtra legislative council, Neelam Gorhe, has assured all possible support to the victims of a recent blast at an unauthorised firecracker factory in Palghar district. Two workers were killed and several others seriously injured in the blast that occurred on April 21. Gorhe visited the accident site at Konsai village in Wada taluka on Thursday. Later, she met the injured workers at the hospital.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: FM Sitharaman inaugurates SBI's new head office in Pune
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VIDEO | Maharashtra: Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman inaugurates SBI's new local head office in Pune. (Full video available on PTI Videos- <a href="https://t.co/dv5TRAShcC">https://t.co/dv5TRAShcC</a>) <a href="https://t.co/T8s2J1CWur">pic.twitter.com/T8s2J1CWur</a>
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Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Marathi must be mandatory in Maharashtra, says Sanjay Raut
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#WATCH | Mumbai | Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut says, "What is wrong if Marathi is made mandatory in Maharashtra? Is this a matter of discussion? If a law has been made, then everyone must follow it. If you are protesting against this, then you are not respecting the language&hellip; pic.twitter.com/RstxBvcnyr
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Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai's Prabhadevi pay-and-park lies idle over a year, residents fume
A <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-labourer-dies-after-fall-from-20th-floor-at-construction-site-in-malad-23627191" rel="nofollow">municipal pay-and-park</a> facility near Motilal Oswal Tower in Prabhadevi remains non-operational more than a year after completion, even as the city continues to face acute parking shortages. A spot check by mid-day on Thursday found the infrastructure ready, but the facility shut, with security guards posted outside an empty parking lot. Residents said the space was briefly opened earlier, raising hopes, before being shut again without any official communication. Civic officials attribute the delay to contractor-related issues.
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Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai's Prabhadevi pay-and-park lies idle over a year, residents fume
A municipal pay-and-park facility near Motilal Oswal Tower in Prabhadevi remains non-operational more than a year after completion, even as the city continues to face acute parking shortages. A spot check by mid-day on Thursday found the infrastructure ready, but the facility shut, with security guards posted outside an empty parking lot. Residents said the space was briefly opened earlier, raising hopes, before being shut again without any official communication. Civic officials attribute the delay to contractor-related issues.
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Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Ballard Estate site to become green public hub
Disused World War II-era bunkers in south <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/central-railway-to-operate-night-block-between-titwala-and-vasind-for-platform-upgrade-works-23627153" rel="nofollow">Mumbai&rsquo;s Ballard Estate</a>, long buried under debris and associated with neglect, are being revived by the Mumbai Port Trust as part of a new public space featuring a green lung, open areas, and a glass pod.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Ballard Estate site to become green public hub
Disused World War II-era bunkers in south Mumbai&rsquo;s Ballard Estate, long buried under debris and associated with neglect, are being revived by the Mumbai Port Trust as part of a new public space featuring a green lung, open areas, and a glass pod.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Central Railway RPF foils robbery attempt on Siddeshwar Express; nine women arrested
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In a coordinated operation, the Railway Protection Force (RPF) of&nbsp;<a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/central-railway-to-operate-night-block-between-titwala-and-vasind-for-platform-upgrade-works-23627153" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Central Railway</a>&nbsp;foiled an alleged attempt to carry out a robbery on board the Siddeshwar Express and arrested nine women suspected of planning the crime. The incident took place on April 22, 2026, along the Solapur section.
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Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Central Railway RPF foils robbery attempt on Siddeshwar Express; nine women arrested

In a coordinated operation, the Railway Protection Force (RPF) of&nbsp;Central Railway&nbsp;foiled an alleged attempt to carry out a robbery on board the Siddeshwar Express and arrested nine women suspected of planning the crime. The incident took place on April 22, 2026, along the Solapur section.

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Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai's Prabhadevi pay-and-park lies idle over a year, residents fume
A fully constructed pay-and-park facility near Motilal Oswal Tower in Mumbai remains shut for over a year due to contractor-related delays. Despite acute parking shortages, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation is yet to operationalise the space, prompting frustration among residents.
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Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai's Prabhadevi pay-and-park lies idle over a year, residents fume
A fully constructed pay-and-park facility near Motilal Oswal Tower in Mumbai remains shut for over a year due to contractor-related delays. Despite acute parking shortages, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation is yet to operationalise the space, prompting frustration among residents.
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Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Fake &lsquo;doctor&rsquo; dupes 79-year-old of Rs 5 lakh in Navi Mumbai
A 79-year-old retired resident of Sector 28, Vashi, <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-residents-complain-of-deafening-noise-from-metal-road-plates-near-worli-nalla-outflow-23627036" rel="nofollow">Navi Mumbai</a>, was allegedly cheated of Rs 5 lakh by a man posing as a doctor who promised to cure his knee ailment without surgery. The complainant, Satishkumar Vinubhai Mandirwala, told police that the chain of events began on December 7, 2025, when he met one Anil Jain on Hanuman Road in Vile Parle East. During their interaction, Jain learned about Mandirwala&rsquo;s knee pain and shared the mobile number of a person claiming to be a specialist, Dr Mayur Punawala. Police have clarified that Jain&rsquo;s role was limited to providing the contact number.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Fake &lsquo;doctor&rsquo; dupes 79-year-old of Rs 5 lakh in Navi Mumbai
A 79-year-old retired resident of Sector 28, Vashi, Navi Mumbai, was allegedly cheated of Rs 5 lakh by a man posing as a doctor who promised to cure his knee ailment without surgery. The complainant, Satishkumar Vinubhai Mandirwala, told police that the chain of events began on December 7, 2025, when he met one Anil Jain on Hanuman Road in Vile Parle East. During their interaction, Jain learned about Mandirwala&rsquo;s knee pain and shared the mobile number of a person claiming to be a specialist, Dr Mayur Punawala. Police have clarified that Jain&rsquo;s role was limited to providing the contact number.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Level-1 fire declared in Mankhurd
Just a few minutes after the blaze broke out, it was being classified as a Level-I emergency at 5:14 am. According to officials, the blaze occurred at scrap dealer units located in Ekta Nagar along G M Link Road in Mandala, Mankhurd. The fire was confined to four to five ground-floor scrap material galas (units), preventing it from spreading to nearby structures.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Level-1 fire declared in Mankhurd
Just a few minutes after the blaze broke out, it was being classified as a Level-I emergency at 5:14 am. According to officials, the blaze occurred at scrap dealer units located in Ekta Nagar along G M Link Road in Mandala, Mankhurd. The fire was confined to four to five ground-floor scrap material galas (units), preventing it from spreading to nearby structures.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Fire breaks out at scrap godowns in Mankhurd, no injuries reported
A fire broke out during the early hours of Friday at a cluster of scrap godowns in the Mankhurd area of Mumbai. The incident prompted a swift response from emergency services. Fire in Mankhurd was reported at around 5:04 am by the <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-fire-breaks-out-in-multiple-vehicles-near-govandi-no-injuries-reported-23627129?text-shots=" rel="nofollow">Mumbai Fire Brigade (MFB)</a>.&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Fire breaks out at scrap godowns in Mankhurd, no injuries reported
A fire broke out during the early hours of Friday at a cluster of scrap godowns in the Mankhurd area of Mumbai. The incident prompted a swift response from emergency services. Fire in Mankhurd was reported at around 5:04 am by the Mumbai Fire Brigade (MFB).&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Western Railway to operate night blocks for Metro Line 6 work, disrupting suburban train services across Mumbai; commuters advised to plan travel accordingly. We are now closing the LIVE Blog

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