Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;No immediate action against auto, cab drivers over Marathi mandate; verification drive till Aug 15 
Maharashtra minister Pratap Sarnaik on Tuesday announced a special verification drive from May 1 to August 15 for effective implementation of the decision to make Marathi mandatory for auto-rickshaw and taxi drivers in the state, during which no punitive action will be taken against them. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;No immediate action against auto, cab drivers over Marathi mandate; verification drive till Aug 15
Maharashtra minister Pratap Sarnaik on Tuesday announced a special verification drive from May 1 to August 15 for effective implementation of the decision to make Marathi mandatory for auto-rickshaw and taxi drivers in the state, during which no punitive action will be taken against them. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;Vidarbha sizzles above 45 degrees Celsius; dry conditions persist 
Maharashtra continued to witness intense heat on Tuesday, with Vidarbha emerging as the hottest region, as temperatures crossed 45 degrees Celsius in multiple districts, according to data from the India Meteorological Department. Akola recorded the highest maximum temperature in the state at 45.2 degrees Celsius, followed closely by Amravati at 45.2 degrees Celsius and Wardha at 45.0 degrees Celsius. Chandrapur also remained severely hot at 44.8 degrees Celsius, while Nagpur recorded 44.4 degrees Celsius. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/news/india-news/article/maharashtra-heatwave-alert-temperatures-soar-in-maharashtra-as-mercury-touches-47-degrees-celsius-in-parts-of-nagpur-23627887" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Read more.</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;Vidarbha sizzles above 45 degrees Celsius; dry conditions persist
Maharashtra continued to witness intense heat on Tuesday, with Vidarbha emerging as the hottest region, as temperatures crossed 45 degrees Celsius in multiple districts, according to data from the India Meteorological Department. Akola recorded the highest maximum temperature in the state at 45.2 degrees Celsius, followed closely by Amravati at 45.2 degrees Celsius and Wardha at 45.0 degrees Celsius. Chandrapur also remained severely hot at 44.8 degrees Celsius, while Nagpur recorded 44.4 degrees Celsius. Read more.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Shinde directs strict water planning, unveils integrated rural development plan 
Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has unveiled an integrated village development model aimed at transforming rural Maharashtra through a coordinated approach toward agriculture, water conservation, and public health. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Shinde directs strict water planning, unveils integrated rural development plan
Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has unveiled an integrated village development model aimed at transforming rural Maharashtra through a coordinated approach toward agriculture, water conservation, and public health. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates | Mumbai food poisoning deaths: Samples from victims' last meal, viscera sent for chemical analysis
Samples of the 'chicken pulav', watermelon and other food items consumed by the family of four, who died of suspected food poisoning in south Mumbai, have been sent for chemical analysis, police said on Tuesday (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates | Mumbai food poisoning deaths: Samples from victims' last meal, viscera sent for chemical analysis
Samples of the 'chicken pulav', watermelon and other food items consumed by the family of four, who died of suspected food poisoning in south Mumbai, have been sent for chemical analysis, police said on Tuesday (PTI)

<div>Mumbai News LIVE Updates | Monsoon preparedness: BMC to install 547 portaable dewatering pumps in flood-prone spots</div>
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<div>The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) will install 547 portable dewatering pumps as part of its measures to tackle waterlogging in parts of the city during monsoon, an official said on Tuesday (PTI)&nbsp;</div>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates | Monsoon preparedness: BMC to install 547 portaable dewatering pumps in flood-prone spots
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The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) will install 547 portable dewatering pumps as part of its measures to tackle waterlogging in parts of the city during monsoon, an official said on Tuesday (PTI)&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Authorities set aside 2 hours daily to hear grievances of affected landowners at Vadhvan Port
The district administration in Maharashtra's Palghar has dedicated two hours daily to hear the grievances of landowners affected by the land acquisition process for the upcoming Vadhvan Port project (PTI)&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Authorities set aside 2 hours daily to hear grievances of affected landowners at Vadhvan Port
The district administration in Maharashtra's Palghar has dedicated two hours daily to hear the grievances of landowners affected by the land acquisition process for the upcoming Vadhvan Port project (PTI)&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Unions back mandatory Marathi language policy for drivers operating in Maharashtra
According to the minister, representatives of auto-rickshaw and taxi unions have expressed support for the decision. He said there was broad agreement that drivers operating in Maharashtra should have a working knowledge of Marathi. Senior officials, including Transport Commissioner Rajesh Narvekar, were present at the briefing.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Unions back mandatory Marathi language policy for drivers operating in Maharashtra
According to the minister, representatives of auto-rickshaw and taxi unions have expressed support for the decision. He said there was broad agreement that drivers operating in Maharashtra should have a working knowledge of Marathi. Senior officials, including Transport Commissioner Rajesh Narvekar, were present at the briefing.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Man calls up Mumbai GRP control room, threatens multiple blasts; call declared hoax
A man called up the main control room of the Mumbai Railway Police early Tuesday and threatened to blow up an Army office and some railway stations if he is not paid Rs 5 crore, officials said. The call was declared a hoax after no suspicious object was found during checking at prominent railway stations in Mumbai. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Man calls up Mumbai GRP control room, threatens multiple blasts; call declared hoax
A man called up the main control room of the Mumbai Railway Police early Tuesday and threatened to blow up an Army office and some railway stations if he is not paid Rs 5 crore, officials said. The call was declared a hoax after no suspicious object was found during checking at prominent railway stations in Mumbai. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates Report on Pandharpur temple land to be submitted in 15 days, says Minister
Maharashtra Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule on Tuesday said a revised proposal regarding land for the Shri Vitthal-Rukmini Temple committee in Pandharpur will be submitted within 15 days, paving the way for expansion of its cowshed. Pandharpur town in Solapur district hosts the famous Vitthal-Rukmini temple on the banks of Chandrabhaga river (PTI)&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates Report on Pandharpur temple land to be submitted in 15 days, says Minister
Maharashtra Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule on Tuesday said a revised proposal regarding land for the Shri Vitthal-Rukmini Temple committee in Pandharpur will be submitted within 15 days, paving the way for expansion of its cowshed. Pandharpur town in Solapur district hosts the famous Vitthal-Rukmini temple on the banks of Chandrabhaga river (PTI)&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates | Mira Road attack: Accused Zaib Zubair Ansari sent to ATS custody till May 4
A court in Maharashtra's Thane district on Tuesday remanded Zaib Zubair Ansari, arrested for allegedly stabbing two security guards after asking their religion, to the Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) custody till May 4, reported PTI.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates | Mira Road attack: Accused Zaib Zubair Ansari sent to ATS custody till May 4
A court in Maharashtra's Thane district on Tuesday remanded Zaib Zubair Ansari, arrested for allegedly stabbing two security guards after asking their religion, to the Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) custody till May 4, reported PTI.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Handwritten notes and digital trail under investigation in Mira rd attack case
During a search of the accused&rsquo;s residence, officials reportedly recovered handwritten notes indicating an interest in joining extremist organisations. These materials are being examined for further evidence. Investigators are also analysing the suspect&rsquo;s mobile phone and laptop to trace his online activity and determine whether he had any direct contact with external handlers or groups, reported ANI

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Handwritten notes and digital trail under investigation in Mira rd attack case
During a search of the accused&rsquo;s residence, officials reportedly recovered handwritten notes indicating an interest in joining extremist organisations. These materials are being examined for further evidence. Investigators are also analysing the suspect&rsquo;s mobile phone and laptop to trace his online activity and determine whether he had any direct contact with external handlers or groups, reported ANI

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: BJP's Kirit Somaiya alleges "religious angle" in Mira Road attack on security gaurds
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Kirit Somaiya on Tuesday alleged a religious angle in the recent attack on two security guards in Mumbai&rsquo;s Mira Road area. Reacting to the incident, Somaiya claimed that the assault reflects a concerning pattern and described it as part of a larger conspiracy in the Naya Nagar locality, reported ANI. He further alleged that members of a particular community were being targeted. According to Somaiya, the accused, identified as Zaib Ansari, had allegedly forced the guards to recite a religious phrase before attacking them when they refused, reported ANI

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: BJP's Kirit Somaiya alleges "religious angle" in Mira Road attack on security gaurds
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Kirit Somaiya on Tuesday alleged a religious angle in the recent attack on two security guards in Mumbai&rsquo;s Mira Road area. Reacting to the incident, Somaiya claimed that the assault reflects a concerning pattern and described it as part of a larger conspiracy in the Naya Nagar locality, reported ANI. He further alleged that members of a particular community were being targeted. According to Somaiya, the accused, identified as Zaib Ansari, had allegedly forced the guards to recite a religious phrase before attacking them when they refused, reported ANI

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Background of accused in Mira road attack case under examination
Preliminary inquiries by the Maharashtra ATS suggest that the accused is a science graduate who had spent several years in the United States before returning to India. After his return, he reportedly lived alone in Mira Road and was engaged in providing online coaching in chemistry

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Background of accused in Mira road attack case under examination
Preliminary inquiries by the Maharashtra ATS suggest that the accused is a science graduate who had spent several years in the United States before returning to India. After his return, he reportedly lived alone in Mira Road and was engaged in providing online coaching in chemistry

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Thane Mayor Sharmila Pimpalolkar conducts surprise inspection at Upvan Lake, directs continued crackdown on illegal hawkers
Thane Mayor Sharmila Pimpalolkar conducted a surprise inspection of the Upvan Lake area on Monday night to review action taken against illegal businesses and unauthorised hawkers in the locality

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Thane Mayor Sharmila Pimpalolkar conducts surprise inspection at Upvan Lake, directs continued crackdown on illegal hawkers
Thane Mayor Sharmila Pimpalolkar conducted a surprise inspection of the Upvan Lake area on Monday night to review action taken against illegal businesses and unauthorised hawkers in the locality

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Maharashtra PWD dismisses 'cat in water tank' claim at Mantralaya as false
The Maharashtra public works department (PWD) on Tuesday clarified that a message doing rounds that a cat fell into and died in a drinking water tank at Mantralaya, the state secretariat, is "completely false". (PTI)&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Maharashtra PWD dismisses 'cat in water tank' claim at Mantralaya as false
The Maharashtra public works department (PWD) on Tuesday clarified that a message doing rounds that a cat fell into and died in a drinking water tank at Mantralaya, the state secretariat, is "completely false". (PTI)&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Former Maharashtra Minister Vinayakrao Patil quits NCP (SP), joins Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena
Former Maharashtra Minister and Sharad Pawar-led Nationalist Congress Party (NCP SP) leader Vinayakrao Patil has quit the party and joined the ruling Shiv Sena led by Maharashtra deputy CM Eknath Shinde. Vinayakrao Patil, along with former Shiv Sena (UBT) Latur district chief Santosh Somvanshi, was formally inducted into the party at a ceremony held in Thane on Monday, an official statement issued by Shinde's office stated

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Former Maharashtra Minister Vinayakrao Patil quits NCP (SP), joins Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena
Former Maharashtra Minister and Sharad Pawar-led Nationalist Congress Party (NCP SP) leader Vinayakrao Patil has quit the party and joined the ruling Shiv Sena led by Maharashtra deputy CM Eknath Shinde. Vinayakrao Patil, along with former Shiv Sena (UBT) Latur district chief Santosh Somvanshi, was formally inducted into the party at a ceremony held in Thane on Monday, an official statement issued by Shinde's office stated

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mira Road security guards attacked; Maharashtra ATS probes &lsquo;lone wolf&rsquo; angle
The Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) has found a note referring to "lone wolf" attacks and the Islamic State at the house of a 31-year-old man arrested for allegedly attacking two security guards after asking their religion in Thane district, news agency PTI reported, quoting officers on Tuesday. Prima facie, the incident appears to be a "lone wolf" attack carried out by a radicalised man, who allegedly asked the guards to recite the 'Kalma' before stabbing them early on Monday, an officer said&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mira Road security guards attacked; Maharashtra ATS probes &lsquo;lone wolf&rsquo; angle
The Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) has found a note referring to "lone wolf" attacks and the Islamic State at the house of a 31-year-old man arrested for allegedly attacking two security guards after asking their religion in Thane district, news agency PTI reported, quoting officers on Tuesday. Prima facie, the incident appears to be a "lone wolf" attack carried out by a radicalised man, who allegedly asked the guards to recite the 'Kalma' before stabbing them early on Monday, an officer said&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates | Shivaji Maharaj book row: Publisher, supporters detained ahead of protest against MLA's remark
Publisher Prashant Ambi and his supporters were detained by police in Maharashtra's Buldhana district on Tuesday ahead of a protest to condemn objectionable remarks made by Shiv Sena MLA Sanjay Gaikwad against him over a book on Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. Gaikwad kicked up a row last week after an audio clip of him using offensive language and threatening Kolhapur-based Ambi went viral on social media. The MLA referred to the book titled 'Shivaji Kon Hota' (Who was Shivaji?), written by CPI leader Govind Pansare and originally published in 1988. (PTI)&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates | Shivaji Maharaj book row: Publisher, supporters detained ahead of protest against MLA's remark
Publisher Prashant Ambi and his supporters were detained by police in Maharashtra's Buldhana district on Tuesday ahead of a protest to condemn objectionable remarks made by Shiv Sena MLA Sanjay Gaikwad against him over a book on Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. Gaikwad kicked up a row last week after an audio clip of him using offensive language and threatening Kolhapur-based Ambi went viral on social media. The MLA referred to the book titled 'Shivaji Kon Hota' (Who was Shivaji?), written by CPI leader Govind Pansare and originally published in 1988. (PTI)&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai currently has 28 per cent of water storage across lakes&nbsp;
At present, Mumbai&rsquo;s seven lakes collectively hold about 28 per cent of their total storage capacity of 14,47,363 million litres (ML). The city currently receives a daily water supply ranging between 3,950 and 4,100 ML. With water levels in the seven lakes that supply drinking water to Mumbai dropping to 28.79 per cent as of Monday morning, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has decided to take a call on implementing a water cut ranging from five to 10 per cent starting May 1 to ensure the existing water stock meets the city&rsquo;s demands till August. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-bmc-announces-10-per-cent-water-cut-starting-from-may-15-amid-low-water-levels-23627852" rel="nofollow">Read more...&nbsp;</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai currently has 28 per cent of water storage across lakes&nbsp;
At present, Mumbai&rsquo;s seven lakes collectively hold about 28 per cent of their total storage capacity of 14,47,363 million litres (ML). The city currently receives a daily water supply ranging between 3,950 and 4,100 ML. With water levels in the seven lakes that supply drinking water to Mumbai dropping to 28.79 per cent as of Monday morning, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has decided to take a call on implementing a water cut ranging from five to 10 per cent starting May 1 to ensure the existing water stock meets the city&rsquo;s demands till August. Read more...&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: HC fumes at 'audacity' of officials to disobey court orders; issues contempt notice to SSC director
The Bombay High Court has expressed its displeasure over the "audacity" of government officials to disobey court orders and issued a contempt notice against the director of the Staff Selection Commission (SSC) for wilful disobedience (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: HC fumes at 'audacity' of officials to disobey court orders; issues contempt notice to SSC director
The Bombay High Court has expressed its displeasure over the "audacity" of government officials to disobey court orders and issued a contempt notice against the director of the Staff Selection Commission (SSC) for wilful disobedience (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Maha woman assaulted by friend&rsquo;s family, raped by youth she sought help from in Dombivli
A deeply shameful and shocking incident has come to light in Dombivli, Maharashtra, where an orphaned young woman was first brutally beaten by her friend&rsquo;s family members and was subsequently victimised by the very youth she had sought help from.&nbsp;According to the police, the victim works at a private establishment in Dombivli and has no immediate family support. It is alleged that her friend&rsquo;s family members assaulted her over a purported false accusation, with the friend&rsquo;s father also reportedly involved in the attack. After sustaining severe injuries, the young woman intended to file a police complaint but had no one to accompany her.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Maha woman assaulted by friend&rsquo;s family, raped by youth she sought help from in Dombivli
A deeply shameful and shocking incident has come to light in Dombivli, Maharashtra, where an orphaned young woman was first brutally beaten by her friend&rsquo;s family members and was subsequently victimised by the very youth she had sought help from.&nbsp;According to the police, the victim works at a private establishment in Dombivli and has no immediate family support. It is alleged that her friend&rsquo;s family members assaulted her over a purported false accusation, with the friend&rsquo;s father also reportedly involved in the attack. After sustaining severe injuries, the young woman intended to file a police complaint but had no one to accompany her.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: BJP leader Kirit Somaiya says,"Maharashtra is witnessing the attack of Islamic Jihadi mafia on Hindu women and girls"
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<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WATCH?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc-Etfw">#WATCH</a> | Mumbai | On two minor girls allegedly raped by accused Firoz Shaikh, BJP leader Kirit Somaiya says, &ldquo;Maharashtra is witnessing the attack of Islamic Jihadi mafia on Hindu women and girls in the last few months. They will be treated accordingly and will be sentenced to&hellip; <a href="https://t.co/uPYqUOUnuZ">pic.twitter.com/uPYqUOUnuZ</a>
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Mumbai News LIVE Updates: BJP leader Kirit Somaiya says,"Maharashtra is witnessing the attack of Islamic Jihadi mafia on Hindu women and girls"

#WATCH | Mumbai | On two minor girls allegedly raped by accused Firoz Shaikh, BJP leader Kirit Somaiya says, &ldquo;Maharashtra is witnessing the attack of Islamic Jihadi mafia on Hindu women and girls in the last few months. They will be treated accordingly and will be sentenced to&hellip; pic.twitter.com/uPYqUOUnuZ
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Mumbai News LIVE Updates: "Similar rules exist in other states; vote bank politics won't work," Sanjay Raut on Marathi being made compulsory for drivers
Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut on Tuesday reacted to Marathi being made compulsory for auto and taxi drivers in the state, saying that similar language norms exist in other states as well. Raut said, "West Bengal must have Bengali compulsory, in Gujarat--Gujarati, Kannada in Karnataka, Punjabi in Punjab... So, when we want the same thing for Maharashtra, then what is the problem?"

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: "Similar rules exist in other states; vote bank politics won't work," Sanjay Raut on Marathi being made compulsory for drivers
Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut on Tuesday reacted to Marathi being made compulsory for auto and taxi drivers in the state, saying that similar language norms exist in other states as well. Raut said, "West Bengal must have Bengali compulsory, in Gujarat--Gujarati, Kannada in Karnataka, Punjabi in Punjab... So, when we want the same thing for Maharashtra, then what is the problem?"

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: NCP SP MLA Rohit Pawar meets Maharashtra CID officials, inquires about Ajit Pawar plane crash probe progress
NCP SP MLA Rohit Pawar on Tuesday expressed disappointment over progress in investigation of Ajit Pawar plane crash case, as he met the Maharashtra CID officials in Pune. Speaking to reporters, Pawar said that there is "nothing concrete" in the probe of the matter highlighting the fear in the minds of people in power. He noted that officials are not taking action against VSR Ventures chief VK Singh, while reiterating claims of his relations with Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: NCP SP MLA Rohit Pawar meets Maharashtra CID officials, inquires about Ajit Pawar plane crash probe progress
NCP SP MLA Rohit Pawar on Tuesday expressed disappointment over progress in investigation of Ajit Pawar plane crash case, as he met the Maharashtra CID officials in Pune. Speaking to reporters, Pawar said that there is "nothing concrete" in the probe of the matter highlighting the fear in the minds of people in power. He noted that officials are not taking action against VSR Ventures chief VK Singh, while reiterating claims of his relations with Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: ED attaches Rs 3,034-cr worth assets in probe against Anil Ambani's Reliance Group
The Enforcement Directorate has attached fresh assets worth Rs 3,034 crore as part of its ongoing money laundering probe against the Reliance Anil Ambani Group (RAAG) companies, sources said (PTI)&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: ED attaches Rs 3,034-cr worth assets in probe against Anil Ambani's Reliance Group
The Enforcement Directorate has attached fresh assets worth Rs 3,034 crore as part of its ongoing money laundering probe against the Reliance Anil Ambani Group (RAAG) companies, sources said (PTI)&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Thane court acquits man accused of raping, impregnating sister-in-law
A court in Maharashtra's Thane district has acquitted a man accused of forcibly establishing a sexual relationship with his sister-in-law and impregnating her, citing that the prosecution had failed to prove the charges as the key witnesses had turned hostile (PTI)&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Thane court acquits man accused of raping, impregnating sister-in-law
A court in Maharashtra's Thane district has acquitted a man accused of forcibly establishing a sexual relationship with his sister-in-law and impregnating her, citing that the prosecution had failed to prove the charges as the key witnesses had turned hostile (PTI)&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Lone wolf attack? Radicalised Mumbai man held for stabbing 2 guards after asking them to recite 'Kalma'
A 31-year-old man has been taken into custody in connection with a violent assault on two security guards in Mumbai&rsquo;s Naya Nagar area, where he allegedly questioned their religious identity before attacking them with a knife, in what could be a lone wolf attack. According to police officials, the accused, identified as Zaib Zuber Ansari, reportedly approached the guards stationed at an under-construction building near Wockhardt Hospital in the early hours of Monday, at around 4 A.M. He is said to have asked them to recite the Kalma, a key Islamic declaration of faith, before launching the attack.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Lone wolf attack? Radicalised Mumbai man held for stabbing 2 guards after asking them to recite 'Kalma'
A 31-year-old man has been taken into custody in connection with a violent assault on two security guards in Mumbai&rsquo;s Naya Nagar area, where he allegedly questioned their religious identity before attacking them with a knife, in what could be a lone wolf attack. According to police officials, the accused, identified as Zaib Zuber Ansari, reportedly approached the guards stationed at an under-construction building near Wockhardt Hospital in the early hours of Monday, at around 4 A.M. He is said to have asked them to recite the Kalma, a key Islamic declaration of faith, before launching the attack.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Maharashtra ATS probes Mira Road attack on guards; accused had alleged ISIS links, say sources
Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) has launched an investigation into the attack on two security guards near the Asmita Grand Mansion in the Naya Nagar area of Mira Road on April 27. Security agencies are treating it as a possible "lone wolf" terror attack.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Maharashtra ATS probes Mira Road attack on guards; accused had alleged ISIS links, say sources
Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) has launched an investigation into the attack on two security guards near the Asmita Grand Mansion in the Naya Nagar area of Mira Road on April 27. Security agencies are treating it as a possible "lone wolf" terror attack.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Ex-minister Vinayakrao Pati quits NCP (SP), joins Shiv Sena
NCP (SP) leader and former minister Vinayakrao Patil has quit the Opposition party and joined the ruling Shiv Sena led by Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde. Patil and former Shiv Sena (UBT) Latur district chief Santosh Somvanshi were inducted into the Shiv Sena at a ceremony held in Thane on Monday. Welcoming the new entrants, Shinde remarked that the Shiv Sena's "expansion from Buldhana to Nanded" reflects the growing public trust in his government's developmental agenda.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Ex-minister Vinayakrao Pati quits NCP (SP), joins Shiv Sena
NCP (SP) leader and former minister Vinayakrao Patil has quit the Opposition party and joined the ruling Shiv Sena led by Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde. Patil and former Shiv Sena (UBT) Latur district chief Santosh Somvanshi were inducted into the Shiv Sena at a ceremony held in Thane on Monday.Welcoming the new entrants, Shinde remarked that the Shiv Sena's "expansion from Buldhana to Nanded" reflects the growing public trust in his government's developmental agenda.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Journalists honour 75-year-old 'chaiwala' for four decades of service
For 75-year-old Baban Kemkar, it was a felicitation any other 'chaiwala' would have only dreamt of. Several journalists, including a former MP and an ex-legislator, were part of a large gathering in Mumbai to honour Kemkar, fondly called Babanseth by them. Those present in the packed Mumbai Marathi Patrakar Sangh hall on Monday evening were once regulars at the night tea stall he operated outside Dadar railway station for almost four decades.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Journalists honour 75-year-old 'chaiwala' for four decades of service
For 75-year-old Baban Kemkar, it was a felicitation any other 'chaiwala' would have only dreamt of. Several journalists, including a former MP and an ex-legislator, were part of a large gathering in Mumbai to honour Kemkar, fondly called Babanseth by them. Those present in the packed Mumbai Marathi Patrakar Sangh hall on Monday evening were once regulars at the night tea stall he operated outside Dadar railway station for almost four decades.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: 59 Thane students embark on science study tour under 'Mission Bharari'
As many as 59 meritorious students from Maharashtra's Thane district have embarked on an 'ISRO Study Tour' under the innovative 'Mission Bharari' initiative, aimed to connect rural students with advanced science. Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde flagged the tour at the District Planning Bhavan on Monday, marking the commencement of a five-day educational journey to India's premier space research centres, an official release by the district administration said on Tuesday.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: 59 Thane students embark on science study tour under 'Mission Bharari'
As many as 59 meritorious students from Maharashtra's Thane district have embarked on an 'ISRO Study Tour' under the innovative 'Mission Bharari' initiative, aimed to connect rural students with advanced science. Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde flagged the tour at the District Planning Bhavan on Monday, marking the commencement of a five-day educational journey to India's premier space research centres, an official release by the district administration said on Tuesday.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai records warm night temperature; no rainfall reported
WEATHER INFO- DTD 28-04-2026 &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Min Temp &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;R/F CLB &nbsp;26.0 &nbsp;DEG. C. &nbsp;0.0 MM SCZ &nbsp;25.6 &nbsp;DEG. C. &nbsp;0.0 MM -IMD MUMBAI

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai records warm night temperature; no rainfall reported
WEATHER INFO-DTD 28-04-2026 &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Min Temp &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;R/FCLB &nbsp;26.0 &nbsp;DEG. C. &nbsp;0.0 MMSCZ &nbsp;25.6 &nbsp;DEG. C. &nbsp;0.0 MM-IMD MUMBAI

Mumbai News LIVE Updates | Marathi mandatory for drivers: Shaina NC backs tests, free training in Mumbai
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VIDEO | Mumbai: As Maharashtra government mandates Marathi language for auto-rickshaw and taxi drivers in Mumbai, Shiv Sena leader Shaina NC (<a href="https://twitter.com/ShainaNC?ref_src=twsrc-Etfw">@ShainaNC</a>) says, &ldquo;Any service provider must speak the local language. There will be tests and verifications to ensure that drivers can&hellip; <a href="https://t.co/xejNWU4QZJ">pic.twitter.com/xejNWU4QZJ</a>
&mdash; Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) <a href="https://twitter.com/PTI_News/status/2048980698854519182?ref_src=twsrc-Etfw">April 28, 2026</a></blockquote>

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Mumbai News LIVE Updates | Marathi mandatory for drivers: Shaina NC backs tests, free training in Mumbai
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VIDEO | Mumbai: As Maharashtra government mandates Marathi language for auto-rickshaw and taxi drivers in Mumbai, Shiv Sena leader Shaina NC (@ShainaNC) says, &ldquo;Any service provider must speak the local language. There will be tests and verifications to ensure that drivers can&hellip; pic.twitter.com/xejNWU4QZJ
&mdash; Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) April 28, 2026




Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai-Solapur Vande Bharat Express derails at Pune station; all passengers safe
A potential disaster was averted on Tuesday evening when a coach of the CSMT-Solapur Vande Bharat Express derailed while navigating a complex "diamond crossing" at the entrance of Pune Station. At approximately 19:30, as Train No. 22225 was pulling into the Pune Station platform, one trolley of the fourth coach slipped off the tracks. Passengers reported a sudden jolt followed by an immediate halt.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai-Solapur Vande Bharat Express derails at Pune station; all passengers safe
A potential disaster was averted on Tuesday evening when a coach of the CSMT-Solapur Vande Bharat Express derailed while navigating a complex "diamond crossing" at the entrance of Pune Station. At approximately 19:30, as Train No. 22225 was pulling into the Pune Station platform, one trolley of the fourth coach slipped off the tracks. Passengers reported a sudden jolt followed by an immediate halt.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates | Ghatkopar minor rape case: Somaiya stages Satyagraha, demands suspension of cops
A man was arrested by Ghatkopar police on April 25 for allegedly sexually assaulting two minor girls, aged 5 and 6, in Nityanagar, Ghatkopar. According to police, the incident took place at around 8:30 PM on Saturday when the girls were playing outside their home. The accused, identified as Firoz Shaikh alias Sunny, allegedly called the minors to his house and assaulted them.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates | Ghatkopar minor rape case: Somaiya stages Satyagraha, demands suspension of cops
A man was arrested by Ghatkopar police on April 25 for allegedly sexually assaulting two minor girls, aged 5 and 6, in Nityanagar, Ghatkopar. According to police, the incident took place at around 8:30 PM on Saturday when the girls were playing outside their home. The accused, identified as Firoz Shaikh alias Sunny, allegedly called the minors to his house and assaulted them.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates | "Erosion of trust": Shiv Sena slams defection of AAP MPs to BJP amid back-door entry allegations
Shiv Sena (UBT) spokesperson Anand Dubey on Monday warned that the defection of AAP leader Raghav Chadha and two-thirds of AAP's Rajya Sabha MPs to the BJP would represent a direct assault on the Indian Constitution. Speaking to ANI, Dubey questioned the role of constitutional heads, specifically mentioning Maharashtra Governor Jishnu Dev Varma and Vice President CP Radhakrishnan, suggesting that the machinery of the state is being used to facilitate political manoeuvres that bypass the direct will of the people.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates | "Erosion of trust": Shiv Sena slams defection of AAP MPs to BJP amid back-door entry allegations
Shiv Sena (UBT) spokesperson Anand Dubey on Monday warned that the defection of AAP leader Raghav Chadha and two-thirds of AAP's Rajya Sabha MPs to the BJP would represent a direct assault on the Indian Constitution. Speaking to ANI, Dubey questioned the role of constitutional heads, specifically mentioning Maharashtra Governor Jishnu Dev Varma and Vice President CP Radhakrishnan, suggesting that the machinery of the state is being used to facilitate political manoeuvres that bypass the direct will of the people.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Maharashtra CM Fadnavis attends closing ceremony of 36th State Police Sports Competition
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Monday attended the closing ceremony of the '36th Maharashtra State Police Sports Competition 2026' held in Mumbai. The seven-day sporting extravaganza, which commenced on April 21, saw participation from various police units across the state, showcasing the athletic prowess, discipline, and teamwork of the Maharashtra Police force.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Maharashtra CM Fadnavis attends closing ceremony of 36th State Police Sports Competition
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Monday attended the closing ceremony of the '36th Maharashtra State Police Sports Competition 2026' held in Mumbai. The seven-day sporting extravaganza, which commenced on April 21, saw participation from various police units across the state, showcasing the athletic prowess, discipline, and teamwork of the Maharashtra Police force.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Ram Temple built due to commitment of those in power; India already a Hindu Rashtra: Bhagwat
The Ram Temple in Ayodhya was built due to the commitment of those in power and the support of everyone in the country, RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat has said, emphasising that there is no need to declare India a Hindu Rashtra as it already is. He was addressing a programme on Monday to felicitate individuals under whose leadership and guidance the Ram temple was constructed. The programme was organised by Dr Hedgewar Smarak Samiti in Reshimbagh here, according to a release issued by RSS.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Ram Temple built due to commitment of those in power; India already a Hindu Rashtra: Bhagwat
The Ram Temple in Ayodhya was built due to the commitment of those in power and the support of everyone in the country, RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat has said, emphasising that there is no need to declare India a Hindu Rashtra as it already is. He was addressing a programme on Monday to felicitate individuals under whose leadership and guidance the Ram temple was constructed. The programme was organised by Dr Hedgewar Smarak Samiti in Reshimbagh here, according to a release issued by RSS.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates | 2019 mud attack on engineer: Maharashtra minister Nitesh Rane sentenced to 1-month jail
A court in Sindhudurg has sentenced Maharashtra minister and BJP leader Nitesh Rane to one month's imprisonment in a 2019 case of pouring mud on an NHAI engineer, noting that lawmakers are not supposed to take the law into their hands. After the conviction on Monday, the court later suspended Rane's sentence, allowing him time to appeal before a higher court, while acquitting 29 other accused in the case.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates | 2019 mud attack on engineer: Maharashtra minister Nitesh Rane sentenced to 1-month jail
A court in Sindhudurg has sentenced Maharashtra minister and BJP leader Nitesh Rane to one month's imprisonment in a 2019 case of pouring mud on an NHAI engineer, noting that lawmakers are not supposed to take the law into their hands. After the conviction on Monday, the court later suspended Rane's sentence, allowing him time to appeal before a higher court, while acquitting 29 other accused in the case.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Car-laden container collides with truck in Thane; both drivers injured, traffic hit
A container carrying cars rammed into a truck in Maharashtra's Thane district early on Tuesday, leaving both drivers with minor injuries and disrupting traffic, officials said. The incident occurred at 3.16 am in Bholenath Nagar at Shilphata, they said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Car-laden container collides with truck in Thane; both drivers injured, traffic hit
A container carrying cars rammed into a truck in Maharashtra's Thane district early on Tuesday, leaving both drivers with minor injuries and disrupting traffic, officials said. The incident occurred at 3.16 am in Bholenath Nagar at Shilphata, they said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Missing elderly couple found dead in Thane; cops launch probe
The bodies of an elderly couple reported missing have been found on a roadside in Maharashtra's Thane district, police said on Tuesday. Some passersby spotted the bodies of Mahadu Gharat (75) and his wife Kamla Gharat (70) near Mhasa village under Murbad police station limits on Monday morning and alerted the police, they said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Missing elderly couple found dead in Thane; cops launch probe
The bodies of an elderly couple reported missing have been found on a roadside in Maharashtra's Thane district, police said on Tuesday. Some passersby spotted the bodies of Mahadu Gharat (75) and his wife Kamla Gharat (70) near Mhasa village under Murbad police station limits on Monday morning and alerted the police, they said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Maharashtra Government rules out training plan to impart Marathi Knowledge
The government intends to roll out a short-term course to impart practical Marathi knowledge tailored for rickshaw drivers. These training programmes are scheduled to begin from August 15. Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik reaffirmed that Marathi proficiency is mandatory for all passenger transport drivers in the state.&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Maharashtra Government rules out training plan to impart Marathi Knowledge
The government intends to roll out a short-term course to impart practical Marathi knowledge tailored for rickshaw drivers. These training programmes are scheduled to begin from August 15. Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik reaffirmed that Marathi proficiency is mandatory for all passenger transport drivers in the state.&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Govt mulls training window for drivers to learn Marathi
The Maharashtra government on Monday said it was considering trade unions&rsquo; demand to grant a specific timeframe for non-Marathi-speaking drivers to learn the language. This indicates the implementation of &nbsp;compulsory Marathi rule set for May 1 is likely to be postponed.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Govt mulls training window for drivers to learn Marathi
The Maharashtra government on Monday said it was considering trade unions&rsquo; demand to grant a specific timeframe for non-Marathi-speaking drivers to learn the language. This indicates the implementation of &nbsp;compulsory Marathi rule set for May 1 is likely to be postponed.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Eknath Shinde unveils integrated village development model to boost agriculture, water conservation, and public health across rural Maharashtra through coordinated efforts. We are now closing the LIVE Blog

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