Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Dhananjay Munde skips Ajit's Beed tour on health grounds, attends fashion show in Mumbai
Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Dhananjay Munde, who cited health issues for skipping Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar's tour of Beed on Wednesday, was seen attending a fashion show at a city hotel a day before.
Munde and his wife Rajashri attended the event on Tuesday night as their daughter Vaishnavi was participating, according to sources in NCP.
Earlier in the day, Munde posted on the social media platform X, stating that he was unable to attend Ajit Pawar's official tour in Beed due to health concerns and was undergoing treatment in Mumbai.
"I was supposed to be present for the entire duration of Deputy Chief Minister and Guardian Minister Ajit Pawar's visit to Beed today. However, as my health remains unstable, I had to come to Mumbai for treatment yesterday," Munde wrote.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Dhananjay Munde skips Ajit's Beed tour on health grounds, attends fashion show in Mumbai
Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Dhananjay Munde, who cited health issues for skipping Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar's tour of Beed on Wednesday, was seen attending a fashion show at a city hotel a day before.
Munde and his wife Rajashri attended the event on Tuesday night as their daughter Vaishnavi was participating, according to sources in NCP.
Earlier in the day, Munde posted on the social media platform X, stating that he was unable to attend Ajit Pawar's official tour in Beed due to health concerns and was undergoing treatment in Mumbai.
"I was supposed to be present for the entire duration of Deputy Chief Minister and Guardian Minister Ajit Pawar's visit to Beed today. However, as my health remains unstable, I had to come to Mumbai for treatment yesterday," Munde wrote.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;Man gets 2-year jail term for threat call to harm PM Modi, Adityanath using Dawood name
A Mumbai court has sentenced a man to two years in jail for making a threat call to police and claiming underworld don Dawood Ibrahim was offering him money to kill PM Narendra Modi and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, noting showing sympathy to the accused was not justified.
In a verdict delivered on March 29 in the 2023 case, First Class Judicial Magistrate (Esplanade Court) Hemant Joshi dismissed the defence's argument that the accused, Kamran Khan, was mentally unstable.
The magistrate noted that no evidence was produced by the accused to support his claim on mental health.
The court found Khan guilty of offences under sections 505(2) (statements creating or promoting enmity, hatred or ill-will between classes) and 506(2) (criminal intimidation) of the Indian Penal Code (IPC).
Besides handing him two years imprisonment, the court has imposed a fine of Rs 10,000 on him.
As per the prosecution, the accused made a call to the Mumbai police's main control room in November 2023, wherein he threatened that he would blow up the state-run J J Hospital.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;Man gets 2-year jail term for threat call to harm PM Modi, Adityanath using Dawood name
A Mumbai court has sentenced a man to two years in jail for making a threat call to police and claiming underworld don Dawood Ibrahim was offering him money to kill PM Narendra Modi and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, noting showing sympathy to the accused was not justified.
In a verdict delivered on March 29 in the 2023 case, First Class Judicial Magistrate (Esplanade Court) Hemant Joshi dismissed the defence's argument that the accused, Kamran Khan, was mentally unstable.
The magistrate noted that no evidence was produced by the accused to support his claim on mental health.
The court found Khan guilty of offences under sections 505(2) (statements creating or promoting enmity, hatred or ill-will between classes) and 506(2) (criminal intimidation) of the Indian Penal Code (IPC).
Besides handing him two years imprisonment, the court has imposed a fine of Rs 10,000 on him.
As per the prosecution, the accused made a call to the Mumbai police's main control room in November 2023, wherein he threatened that he would blow up the state-run J J Hospital.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: &nbsp;Waqf bill: Why govt meddling in matters of faith, even temples own properties, says NCP (SP) leader&nbsp;
Questioning the logic behind the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, NCP (Sharadchandra Pawar) leader Jitendra Awhad on Wednesday said the government should not "interfere" in the matters of faith, claiming that several temples in India are owners of properties.
The bill, which seeks to improve the functioning of Waqf properties, address complexities, ensure transparency and introduce technology-driven management, is being debated in Lok Sabha.
"What is the need to interfere in Waqf properties? The least the government can do is to prevent misuse (of Waqf properties)," Awhad told reporters.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: &nbsp;Waqf bill: Why govt meddling in matters of faith, even temples own properties, says NCP (SP) leader&nbsp;
Questioning the logic behind the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, NCP (Sharadchandra Pawar) leader Jitendra Awhad on Wednesday said the government should not "interfere" in the matters of faith, claiming that several temples in India are owners of properties.
The bill, which seeks to improve the functioning of Waqf properties, address complexities, ensure transparency and introduce technology-driven management, is being debated in Lok Sabha.
"What is the need to interfere in Waqf properties? The least the government can do is to prevent misuse (of Waqf properties)," Awhad told reporters.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Macrotech alleges sibling's firm fabricated documents to use 'Lodha' brand; HoABL denies charge
In a twist in the family feud, Abhishek Lodha-run Macrotech Developers on Wednesday alleged younger brother Abhinandan's firm fabricated documents to misuse the company's brand name to further its business interests.
The allegations were denied by an entity run by Abhinandan Lodha.
In an exchange filing months after the Bombay High Court asked the siblings to amicably resolve the dispute over the usage of the "Lodha" brand name, Macrotech alleged a conspiracy by the younger brother's 'House of Abhinandan Lodha' (HoABL) to fabricate documents to misuse the company's goodwill, brand and registered trademarks.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Macrotech alleges sibling's firm fabricated documents to use 'Lodha' brand; HoABL denies charge
In a twist in the family feud, Abhishek Lodha-run Macrotech Developers on Wednesday alleged younger brother Abhinandan's firm fabricated documents to misuse the company's brand name to further its business interests.
The allegations were denied by an entity run by Abhinandan Lodha.
In an exchange filing months after the Bombay High Court asked the siblings to amicably resolve the dispute over the usage of the "Lodha" brand name, Macrotech alleged a conspiracy by the younger brother's 'House of Abhinandan Lodha' (HoABL) to fabricate documents to misuse the company's goodwill, brand and registered trademarks.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: "Nothing wrong in agitating for Marathi," says Maharashtra CM but warns against lawlessness
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has stated that while there is nothing wrong with agitating for the promotion of the Marathi language in Maharashtra, it should remain within the bounds of the law. Fadnavis further warned that any individual or group resorting to unlawful actions would face appropriate legal consequences. "There is nothing wrong with agitating for Marathi in Maharashtra. Even the government believes that the use of Marathi should be promoted. But if someone takes law into their hands, action needs to be taken against them," said Fadnavis.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: "Nothing wrong in agitating for Marathi," says Maharashtra CM but warns against lawlessness
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has stated that while there is nothing wrong with agitating for the promotion of the Marathi language in Maharashtra, it should remain within the bounds of the law.Fadnavis further warned that any individual or group resorting to unlawful actions would face appropriate legal consequences."There is nothing wrong with agitating for Marathi in Maharashtra. Even the government believes that the use of Marathi should be promoted. But if someone takes law into their hands, action needs to be taken against them," said Fadnavis.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: &nbsp;Upload execution status of 100-day action plan by May 1: Fadnavis tells officials
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has directed government departments to upload the execution status of the 100-day action plan on the official portal by May 1.
Fadnavis had unveiled a 100-day transformation programme for Maharashtra in December to ensure transparency, accountability and swiftness in the administration. The Mahayuti government will complete 100 days in office on April 14.
The chief minister said on Wednesday that secretaries of 26 departments attended a review meeting chaired by him.
"Out of 938 action points, 411 have been accomplished so far which is 44 per cent (execution), while 16 per cent are lagging and 40 per cent are in final stages,' he told reporters, adding that a review meeting of 22 departments will be held on Thursday

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: &nbsp;Upload execution status of 100-day action plan by May 1: Fadnavis tells officials
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has directed government departments to upload the execution status of the 100-day action plan on the official portal by May 1.
Fadnavis had unveiled a 100-day transformation programme for Maharashtra in December to ensure transparency, accountability and swiftness in the administration. The Mahayuti government will complete 100 days in office on April 14.
The chief minister said on Wednesday that secretaries of 26 departments attended a review meeting chaired by him.
"Out of 938 action points, 411 have been accomplished so far which is 44 per cent (execution), while 16 per cent are lagging and 40 per cent are in final stages,' he told reporters, adding that a review meeting of 22 departments will be held on Thursday

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Fadnavis, Shinde back Waqf Bill; Cong says govt wants to hand over land to industrialists&nbsp;
&nbsp;Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Wednesday hailed the introduction of the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025, in the Lok Sabha, calling the proposed legislation a progressive step that reflects the word "secular" mentioned in the Constitution's preamble. Deputy Chief Minister and Shiv Sena leader Eknath Shinde also came out in support of the bill and stressed it was in the best interest of the Muslim community. Talking to reporters here, Fadnavis expressed confidence that the bill, tabled in the Lok Sabha by Union Minority Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Wednesday for discussion and passage, will eventually get Parliament's nod.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Fadnavis, Shinde back Waqf Bill; Cong says govt wants to hand over land to industrialists&nbsp;
&nbsp;Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Wednesday hailed the introduction of the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025, in the Lok Sabha, calling the proposed legislation a progressive step that reflects the word "secular" mentioned in the Constitution's preamble.Deputy Chief Minister and Shiv Sena leader Eknath Shinde also came out in support of the bill and stressed it was in the best interest of the Muslim community.Talking to reporters here, Fadnavis expressed confidence that the bill, tabled in the Lok Sabha by Union Minority Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Wednesday for discussion and passage, will eventually get Parliament's nod.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: &nbsp;Mahindra Lifespace eyes Rs 1200 cr revenue from two housing redevelopment projects in Mumbai
Real estate company Mahindra Lifespace Developers Ltd has bagged two projects for the redevelopment of housing societies in Mumbai and is expecting a revenue of Rs 1,200 crore.
In a regulatory filing on Wednesday, Mahindra Lifespace informed that the company has been "appointed as the preferred partner for the redevelopment of two residential societies in the Lokhandwala Complex, Andheri West, Mumbai, with a project value of approximately Rs 1,200 crore.
The project will be pursued under the state's cluster development scheme.
Mahindra Lifespace Developers, one of the leading real estate companies in the country, operates its business through two verticals, namely residential projects, under the 'Mahindra Lifespaces' and Mahindra Happinest' brands; and integrated cities and industrial clusters under the 'Mahindra World City' and 'Origins by Mahindra' brands, respectively.&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: &nbsp;Mahindra Lifespace eyes Rs 1200 cr revenue from two housing redevelopment projects in Mumbai
Real estate company Mahindra Lifespace Developers Ltd has bagged two projects for the redevelopment of housing societies in Mumbai and is expecting a revenue of Rs 1,200 crore.
In a regulatory filing on Wednesday, Mahindra Lifespace informed that the company has been "appointed as the preferred partner for the redevelopment of two residential societies in the Lokhandwala Complex, Andheri West, Mumbai, with a project value of approximately Rs 1,200 crore.
The project will be pursued under the state's cluster development scheme.
Mahindra Lifespace Developers, one of the leading real estate companies in the country, operates its business through two verticals, namely residential projects, under the 'Mahindra Lifespaces' and Mahindra Happinest' brands; and integrated cities and industrial clusters under the 'Mahindra World City' and 'Origins by Mahindra' brands, respectively.&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: &nbsp;BMC's draft sanitation rules propose introduction of user fee; higher fines for waste burning
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has proposed the levying of a 'user fee' on households as well as commercial establishments for solid waste management, as per its draft sanitation rules.
Amid the worsening air quality in the metropolis, it has also proposed an increase in the fine for waste burning by commercial properties to Rs 10,000 from Rs 100, officials said.
Penalties for other violations may rise by 50 to 100 percent or more, they said.
As per the draft 'Cleanliness and Sanitation Bye-laws 2025', which will replace the existing regulations in effect since 2006, the proposal has been published on the civic body's website for public suggestions and objections until May-end.
A user fee for solid waste management ranging from Rs 100 to Rs 1,000 will be levied on households, while commercial establishments will be charged between Rs 500 and Rs 7,500, the guidelines said.
The revised by-laws consist of 16 chapters and six schedules covering the solid waste management value chain.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: &nbsp;BMC's draft sanitation rules propose introduction of user fee; higher fines for waste burning
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has proposed the levying of a 'user fee' on households as well as commercial establishments for solid waste management, as per its draft sanitation rules.
Amid the worsening air quality in the metropolis, it has also proposed an increase in the fine for waste burning by commercial properties to Rs 10,000 from Rs 100, officials said.
Penalties for other violations may rise by 50 to 100 percent or more, they said.
As per the draft 'Cleanliness and Sanitation Bye-laws 2025', which will replace the existing regulations in effect since 2006, the proposal has been published on the civic body's website for public suggestions and objections until May-end.
A user fee for solid waste management ranging from Rs 100 to Rs 1,000 will be levied on households, while commercial establishments will be charged between Rs 500 and Rs 7,500, the guidelines said.
The revised by-laws consist of 16 chapters and six schedules covering the solid waste management value chain.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: &nbsp;Place before appropriate bench plea of Disha Salian's father for probe in her death: HC to registry
The Bombay High Court on Wednesday directed its registry department to place before an appropriate bench the petition filed by Satish Salian, father of former celebrity manager Disha Salian, seeking a CBI probe into his daughter's death and an FIR against MLA Aaditya Thackeray.
The plea came up for a hearing before a division bench of Justices Revati Mohite Dere and Neela Gokhale.
Salian's advocates pointed out that the petition pertains to crimes against women, and the assignment pertains to the division bench headed by Justice Sarang Kotwal.
The court then directed the HC's registry department to take steps to place the petition before that bench.
Salian had last month filed a petition in HC seeking a fresh probe into the mysterious circumstances under which she was found dead in June 2020.
He said the petition urged the HC to register a First Information Report against Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray and transfer the probe to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI).

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: &nbsp;Place before appropriate bench plea of Disha Salian's father for probe in her death: HC to registry
The Bombay High Court on Wednesday directed its registry department to place before an appropriate bench the petition filed by Satish Salian, father of former celebrity manager Disha Salian, seeking a CBI probe into his daughter's death and an FIR against MLA Aaditya Thackeray.
The plea came up for a hearing before a division bench of Justices Revati Mohite Dere and Neela Gokhale.
Salian's advocates pointed out that the petition pertains to crimes against women, and the assignment pertains to the division bench headed by Justice Sarang Kotwal.
The court then directed the HC's registry department to take steps to place the petition before that bench.
Salian had last month filed a petition in HC seeking a fresh probe into the mysterious circumstances under which she was found dead in June 2020.
He said the petition urged the HC to register a First Information Report against Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray and transfer the probe to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI).

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Satish Salian arrives at Bombay High Court for first hearing of daughter Disha's death case 
Late celebrity manager Disha Salian's father Satish Salian has arrived at the Bombay High Court for the first hearing on a writ petition filed by him against Shiv Sena (UBT leader) Aaditya Thackeray and others over their alleged involvement in the death of his daughter. Satish Salian was accompanied by his lawyer Nilesh C Ojha. Disha's father expressed his hope for justice for his daughter. While speaking with ANI, he said, ""I have faith in the judiciary and god."

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Satish Salian arrives at Bombay High Court for first hearing of daughter Disha's death case
Late celebrity manager Disha Salian's father Satish Salian has arrived at the Bombay High Court for the first hearing on a writ petition filed by him against Shiv Sena (UBT leader) Aaditya Thackeray and others over their alleged involvement in the death of his daughter.Satish Salian was accompanied by his lawyer Nilesh C Ojha. Disha's father expressed his hope for justice for his daughter. While speaking with ANI, he said,""I have faith in the judiciary and god."

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Stay away from anti-social elements, Ajit Pawar advises NCP workers in Beed 
Maharashtra deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar on Wednesday asked the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) workers in Beed district to keep their image clean and stay away from criminal elements. Pawar was speaking at a gathering of youth activists of the NCP here. His comments came against the backdrop of the gruesome murder of Massajog sarpanch Santosh Deshmukh in the district last year and arrest of Walmik Karad, a close associate of NCP leader Dhananjay Munde, in a related case of extortion. Munde, a cabinet minister, was forced to resign under pressure last month.
"Keep your image clean and stay away from anti-social elements," said NCP chief Pawar who is also the guardian minister of the district. A lesson will be taught to gangs which dominate fly-ash collection business near thermal power stations as well as sand and land mafia in Beed, Pawar said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Stay away from anti-social elements, Ajit Pawar advises NCP workers in Beed
Maharashtra deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar on Wednesday asked the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) workers in Beed district to keep their image clean and stay away from criminal elements. Pawar was speaking at a gathering of youth activists of the NCP here. His comments came against the backdrop of the gruesome murder of Massajog sarpanch Santosh Deshmukh in the district last year and arrest of Walmik Karad, a close associate of NCP leader Dhananjay Munde, in a related case of extortion. Munde, a cabinet minister, was forced to resign under pressure last month.
"Keep your image clean and stay away from anti-social elements," said NCP chief Pawar who is also the guardian minister of the district. A lesson will be taught to gangs which dominate fly-ash collection business near thermal power stations as well as sand and land mafia in Beed, Pawar said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: 'Balasaheb Thackeray had also opposed Waqf': Shiv Sena MP Naresh Mhaske 
Shiv Sena MP Naresh Mhaske on Wednesday expressed his support for the Waqf bill and said the opposition is spreading misinformation that the Waqf Amendment Bill is against muslims. Speaking to ANI, Shiv Sena MP Naresh Mhaske said, "The Opposition is spreading misinformation that the Waqf Amendment Bill is against Muslims only for their own gains...Balasaheb Thackeray had also opposed Waqf. Sanjay Raut is a liar and a puppet of Rahul Gandhi."

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: 'Balasaheb Thackeray had also opposed Waqf': Shiv Sena MP Naresh Mhaske
Shiv Sena MP Naresh Mhaske on Wednesday expressed his support for the Waqf bill and said the opposition is spreading misinformation that the Waqf Amendment Bill is against muslims.Speaking to ANI, Shiv Sena MP Naresh Mhaske said, "The Opposition is spreading misinformation that the Waqf Amendment Bill is against Muslims only for their own gains...Balasaheb Thackeray had also opposed Waqf. Sanjay Raut is a liar and a puppet of Rahul Gandhi."

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: MNS to oppose release of "Abir Gulaal" film for featuring Pak actor Fawad Khan 
Raj Thackeray-led Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) on Wednesday said it will oppose the release of "Abir Gulaal" film featuring Pakistani actor Fawad Khan. In a post on social media platform X, Ameya Khopkar, the president of the MNS' cinema wing, said despite telling numerous times that the party will not allow movies starring Pakistani actors to be released in India, some "rotten mangoes" keep cropping up. "The Mansainiks (MNS workers) have to do the job of dumping them in the bin and we will continue to do so. We will not allow the release of Abir Gulaal in Maharashtra. Those who want to pamper Pakistani actors can do so but they have to deal with us," Khopkar said. "Abir Gulaal", starring Khan and Vaani Kapoor, is set to have a theatrical release on May 9.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: MNS to oppose release of "Abir Gulaal" film for featuring Pak actor Fawad Khan
Raj Thackeray-led Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) on Wednesday said it will oppose the release of "Abir Gulaal" film featuring Pakistani actor Fawad Khan. In a post on social media platform X, Ameya Khopkar, the president of the MNS' cinema wing, said despite telling numerous times that the party will not allow movies starring Pakistani actors to be released in India, some "rotten mangoes" keep cropping up. "The Mansainiks (MNS workers) have to do the job of dumping them in the bin and we will continue to do so. We will not allow the release of Abir Gulaal in Maharashtra. Those who want to pamper Pakistani actors can do so but they have to deal with us," Khopkar said. "Abir Gulaal", starring Khan and Vaani Kapoor, is set to have a theatrical release on May 9.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Banker who attended Kunal Kamra's show summoned as witness, says Mumbai police 
A banker who had attended Kunal Kamra's controversial show in the city was summoned as a witness after a case was registered against the comedian over his alleged jibes against Maharashtra deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, police said on Wednesday. While the police later told the Navi Mumbai-based man that his presence was not needed immediately, Kamra took to social media to express regret over the inconvenience caused to him, and offered to "schedule your next vacation anywhere you'd like in India." The comedian also shared a media report which said the banker had to cut short his vacation following the police summons.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Banker who attended Kunal Kamra's show summoned as witness, says Mumbai police
A banker who had attended Kunal Kamra's controversial show in the city was summoned as a witness after a case was registered against the comedian over his alleged jibes against Maharashtra deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, police said on Wednesday. While the police later told the Navi Mumbai-based man that his presence was not needed immediately, Kamra took to social media to express regret over the inconvenience caused to him, and offered to "schedule your next vacation anywhere you'd like in India." The comedian also shared a media report which said the banker had to cut short his vacation following the police summons.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Light showers in Mumbai bring respite from heat 
Mumbai woke up to a cloudy sky and humid morning on Wednesday as light showers in the previous night brought some respite from the sweltering heat. The Colaba observatory of the India Meteorological Department recorded a minimum temperature of 26.2 degrees Celsius which was 1.8 degrees above normal. The Santacruz observatory in the western suburbs recorded a minimum temperature of 25.8 degrees Celsius which was 2.8 degrees above normal. The Colaba observatory did not record any rainfall. However, traces of rainfall were recorded by the Santacruz observatory. The IMD has issued a yellow alert (moderate rainfall) for Mumbai for Wednesday with a warning of thunderstorm and lightning.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Light showers in Mumbai bring respite from heat
Mumbai woke up to a cloudy sky and humid morning on Wednesday as light showers in the previous night brought some respite from the sweltering heat.The Colaba observatory of the India Meteorological Department recorded a minimum temperature of 26.2 degrees Celsius which was 1.8 degrees above normal. The Santacruz observatory in the western suburbs recorded a minimum temperature of 25.8 degrees Celsius which was 2.8 degrees above normal. The Colaba observatory did not record any rainfall. However, traces of rainfall were recorded by the Santacruz observatory. The IMD has issued a yellow alert (moderate rainfall) for Mumbai for Wednesday with a warning of thunderstorm and lightning.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: "Will help poor Muslims": BJP Minority Morcha celebrates Waqf Amendment Bill
As the Parliament gears up for a debate on the Waqf Amendment Bill, the members of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Minority Morcha in Mumbai's Borivali were seen distributing sweets and celebrating the tabling of the bill, which aims to amend the Waqf Act of 1995. Wasim R Khan, President of Mumbai BJP Minority Morcha, lauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi, saying that this bill would help poor Muslims. "I thank Prime Minister Narendra Modi for bringing this bill as it will help poor Muslims. Those who considered Waqf properties as their 'baap ki jaagir' would get under control. This bill should have been brought much before," Khan told ANI.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: "Will help poor Muslims": BJP Minority Morcha celebrates Waqf Amendment Bill
As the Parliament gears up for a debate on the Waqf Amendment Bill, the members of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Minority Morcha in Mumbai's Borivali were seen distributing sweets and celebrating the tabling of the bill, which aims to amend the Waqf Act of 1995.Wasim R Khan, President of Mumbai BJP Minority Morcha, lauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi, saying that this bill would help poor Muslims."I thank Prime Minister Narendra Modi for bringing this bill as it will help poor Muslims. Those who considered Waqf properties as their 'baap ki jaagir' would get under control. This bill should have been brought much before," Khan told ANI.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Investors duped of Rs 1.51 crore; case registered against three persons 
A case has been registered here against three persons for allegedly cheating a 54-year-old housewife and eleven other residents of Thane city by offering high returns on investment. The investors lost a total of Rs 1,51,45,838 in the fraud during 2015 to 2019, police said. No arrest has been made in the case yet. A First Information Report (FIR) was registered earlier this week at Thane Nagar police station under Indian Penal Code sections 420 (cheating), 409 (criminal breach of trust by a public servant, banker, merchant or agent) and 406 (criminal breach of trust) as well as provisions of the Maharashtra Protection of Interests of Depositors (MPID) Act.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Investors duped of Rs 1.51 crore; case registered against three persons
A case has been registered here against three persons for allegedly cheating a 54-year-old housewife and eleven other residents of Thane city by offering high returns on investment. The investors lost a total of Rs 1,51,45,838 in the fraud during 2015 to 2019, police said. No arrest has been made in the case yet. A First Information Report (FIR) was registered earlier this week at Thane Nagar police station under Indian Penal Code sections 420 (cheating), 409 (criminal breach of trust by a public servant, banker, merchant or agent) and 406 (criminal breach of trust) as well as provisions of the Maharashtra Protection of Interests of Depositors (MPID) Act.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: 20-year-old woman commits suicide 
A 20-year-old woman allegedly ended her life by jumping off a 14-storey building in Dadar area here, police said on Wednesday. Zana Sethia, a third-year B Com student, allegedly jumped off the terrace of Techno Heights building in Hindu Colony on Tuesday evening, an official said. She lived with her parents on the eighth floor of the same building, he said. On Tuesday evening Sethia and two of her friends who visited her frequently went to the terrace, and suddenly she jumped off before the other two could do anything, the official said. She was declared dead on arrival at hospital. No suicide note was found but the police found her diary where she had given a hint about suicidal thoughts, the official said. According to her friends, she was suffering from depression after a failed love affair.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: 20-year-old woman commits suicide
A 20-year-old woman allegedly ended her life by jumping off a 14-storey building in Dadar area here, police said on Wednesday. Zana Sethia, a third-year B Com student, allegedly jumped off the terrace of Techno Heights building in Hindu Colony on Tuesday evening, an official said. She lived with her parents on the eighth floor of the same building, he said. On Tuesday evening Sethia and two of her friends who visited her frequently went to the terrace, and suddenly she jumped off before the other two could do anything, the official said. She was declared dead on arrival at hospital. No suicide note was found but the police found her diary where she had given a hint about suicidal thoughts, the official said. According to her friends, she was suffering from depression after a failed love affair.

&nbsp;Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Let's see if Uddhav follows Balasaheb's ideology or not: Fadnavis on Waqf Bill 
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday whether Shiv Sena (UBT) president Uddhav Thackeray upholds the ideology of Shiv Sena founder late Bal Thackeray will be seen when the Waqf Amendment Bill is tabled in Parliament. The bill, which seeks to improve the administration and management of waqf properties, will be tabled in Parliament on Wednesday. It is likely to be first introduced in the Lower House. Opposition parties are strongly opposed to the bill, slamming it as unconstitutional and against the interest of the Muslim community. Several leading Muslim organisations have been rallying support against the bill, which was scrutinised by a Joint Committee of Parliament and approved with several amendments.

&nbsp;Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Let's see if Uddhav follows Balasaheb's ideology or not: Fadnavis on Waqf Bill
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday whether Shiv Sena (UBT) president Uddhav Thackeray upholds the ideology of Shiv Sena founder late Bal Thackeray will be seen when the Waqf Amendment Bill is tabled in Parliament. The bill, which seeks to improve the administration and management of waqf properties, will be tabled in Parliament on Wednesday. It is likely to be first introduced in the Lower House. Opposition parties are strongly opposed to the bill, slamming it as unconstitutional and against the interest of the Muslim community. Several leading Muslim organisations have been rallying support against the bill, which was scrutinised by a Joint Committee of Parliament and approved with several amendments.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: 15 per cent tax rebate for new vehicle in Maharashtra if old one is voluntarily scrapped 
The Maharashtra cabinet on Tuesday decided to provide a 15 per cent tax concession to owners who voluntarily scrap their vehicles when purchasing a new one of the same type. A statement from the Chief Minister's Office (CMO) said tax concession of 10 per cent will be given to transport vehicles voluntarily scrapped within eight years of registration at a Registered Vehicle Scrappage Facility (RVSF) and to non-transport vehicles voluntarily scrapped within 15 years of registration.
A 15 per cent tax concession will be given to transport and non-transport vehicles subject to lump sum tax, said the statement issued after a cabinet meeting presided over by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis. Whereas, a 15 per cent annual tax concession will be given to vehicles subject to annual tax for the next eight years from the date of registration in the transport category and for non-transport ones for the next 15 years, it said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: 15 per cent tax rebate for new vehicle in Maharashtra if old one is voluntarily scrapped
The Maharashtra cabinet on Tuesday decided to provide a 15 per cent tax concession to owners who voluntarily scrap their vehicles when purchasing a new one of the same type. A statement from the Chief Minister's Office (CMO) said tax concession of 10 per cent will be given to transport vehicles voluntarily scrapped within eight years of registration at a Registered Vehicle Scrappage Facility (RVSF) and to non-transport vehicles voluntarily scrapped within 15 years of registration.
A 15 per cent tax concession will be given to transport and non-transport vehicles subject to lump sum tax, said the statement issued after a cabinet meeting presided over by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis. Whereas, a 15 per cent annual tax concession will be given to vehicles subject to annual tax for the next eight years from the date of registration in the transport category and for non-transport ones for the next 15 years, it said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: "Keeping eye on developments": Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Anand Dubey on Waqf Amendment Bill 
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Anand Dubey on Tuesday attacked the central government over the Waqf Amendment Bill and said that they are keeping an eye on the developments. "We are watching what the representatives of Saugat-e-Modi are doing? What stand will JDU, TDP MPs take? We also gave suggestions in JPC, we are keeping an eye on the developments. This country belongs to all of us; things in the interest of the country will come out in due time. Right now we are just watching what TDP and JDU, and promoters of Saugat-e-Modi, are going to do," Dubey told ANI.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: "Keeping eye on developments": Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Anand Dubey on Waqf Amendment Bill
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Anand Dubey on Tuesday attacked the central government over the Waqf Amendment Bill and said that they are keeping an eye on the developments."We are watching what the representatives of Saugat-e-Modi are doing? What stand will JDU, TDP MPs take? We also gave suggestions in JPC, we are keeping an eye on the developments. This country belongs to all of us; things in the interest of the country will come out in due time. Right now we are just watching what TDP and JDU, and promoters of Saugat-e-Modi, are going to do," Dubey told ANI.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Five killed in bus-SUV collision in Maharashtra's Buldhana
Five persons were killed in a collision of a bus and an SUV in eastern Maharashtra's Buldhana district on Wednesday morning, police said. A bus of the Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC) collided with a Bolero on Khamgaon-Shegaon highway, a police official said. Soon thereafter, a private bus collided with the two vehicles, he said. Efforts were on to extricate the driver of the private bus from its mangled front cabin, the official added.&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Five killed in bus-SUV collision in Maharashtra's Buldhana
Five persons were killed in a collision of a bus and an SUV in eastern Maharashtra's Buldhana district on Wednesday morning, police said. A bus of the Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC) collided with a Bolero on Khamgaon-Shegaon highway, a police official said. Soon thereafter, a private bus collided with the two vehicles, he said. Efforts were on to extricate the driver of the private bus from its mangled front cabin, the official added.&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: 13-year-old boy held for woman's murder 
Jalna Police has detected the murder case of a 41-year-old woman with the detention of a 13-year-old boy, an official said on Wednesday. Meera alias Sandhya Bondare was found to have been stoned to death in her fields at Antarwali Tembhi village in Jalna tehsil on March 25. During the probe, police found that the woman had scolded a boy in the neighbourhood because he had been stopping water from a channel from reaching her fields. On one occasion, she threw his mobile phone in water in a fit of rage.
Holding a grudge, the boy allegedly bludgeoned her to death with a stone when she was asleep in her fields on the afternoon on March 25. He confessed to the crime, the official said, adding he would be produced before a Juvenile Justice Board.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: 13-year-old boy held for woman's murder
Jalna Police has detected the murder case of a 41-year-old woman with the detention of a 13-year-old boy, an official said on Wednesday. Meera alias Sandhya Bondare was found to have been stoned to death in her fields at Antarwali Tembhi village in Jalna tehsil on March 25. During the probe, police found that the woman had scolded a boy in the neighbourhood because he had been stopping water from a channel from reaching her fields. On one occasion, she threw his mobile phone in water in a fit of rage.
Holding a grudge, the boy allegedly bludgeoned her to death with a stone when she was asleep in her fields on the afternoon on March 25. He confessed to the crime, the official said, adding he would be produced before a Juvenile Justice Board.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Bank heist accused acquitted after 16 years 
Sixteen years after robbers struck at a bank at Dombivli in the district, a court has acquitted four accused holding that the prosecution could not establish their involvement in the crime beyond reasonable doubt. A copy of the order dated March 24 was made available on Tuesday. On November 13, 2009, three men entered the Union Bank of India branch on Manpada Road and robbed Rs 5,88,700 after brandishing weapons and threatening the staff. They also forced a woman employee to hand over her gold ring and mobile phone.
A case was registered under relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code and Maharashtra Control of Organized Crime Act (MCOCA). Police soon arrested Sunil Bajirao Atangale (53), Sham Balasaheb Thombre (47), Kiran Bhalchandra Borase and Manik Shamrao Wagh (47), all residents of Kalyan-Dombivli area. Defence lawyers Sagar Kolhe, Nitin Bhune and Amol Joshi argued that there was no concrete evidence linking their clients to the crime. Special MCOCA judge A N Sirsikar in his ruling noted inconsistencies in witness testimonies and acquitted all four accused, giving them the benefit of the doubt.&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Bank heist accused acquitted after 16 years
Sixteen years after robbers struck at a bank at Dombivli in the district, a court has acquitted four accused holding that the prosecution could not establish their involvement in the crime beyond reasonable doubt. A copy of the order dated March 24 was made available on Tuesday.On November 13, 2009, three men entered the Union Bank of India branch on Manpada Road and robbed Rs 5,88,700 after brandishing weapons and threatening the staff. They also forced a woman employee to hand over her gold ring and mobile phone.
A case was registered under relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code and Maharashtra Control of Organized Crime Act (MCOCA).Police soon arrested Sunil Bajirao Atangale (53), Sham Balasaheb Thombre (47), Kiran Bhalchandra Borase and Manik Shamrao Wagh (47), all residents of Kalyan-Dombivli area. Defence lawyers Sagar Kolhe, Nitin Bhune and Amol Joshi argued that there was no concrete evidence linking their clients to the crime. Special MCOCA judge A N Sirsikar in his ruling noted inconsistencies in witness testimonies and acquitted all four accused, giving them the benefit of the doubt.&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Homebuyers torn: Wait or buy now?
Owning a dream home in Mumbai has just become costlier, prompting many buyers to put their plans on hold. The Maharashtra government, late Monday evening, announced a 4.3 per cent hike in Ready Reckoner (RR) rates across the state for the financial year 2025-26.<a href="https://mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/homebuyers-torn-wait-or-buy-now-23511230"> Read more.</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Homebuyers torn: Wait or buy now?
Owning a dream home in Mumbai has just become costlier, prompting many buyers to put their plans on hold. The Maharashtra government, late Monday evening, announced a 4.3 per cent hike in Ready Reckoner (RR) rates across the state for the financial year 2025-26. Read more.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: No notices issued to members of audience who attended Kunal Kamra&rsquo;s comedy show: Police
The police on Tuesday clarified no notices had been issued to audience members who attended stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra&rsquo;s show in Mumbai where he made critical remarks targeting Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde without naming him. <a href="https://mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/no-notices-issued-to-members-of-audience-who-attended-kunal-kamras-comedy-show-police-23511242">Read more.</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: No notices issued to members of audience who attended Kunal Kamra&rsquo;s comedy show: Police
The police on Tuesday clarified no notices had been issued to audience members who attended stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra&rsquo;s show in Mumbai where he made critical remarks targeting Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde without naming him. Read more.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai weather updates: City to stay gloomy for three more days
Mumbaikars woke up on Tuesday to gloomy weather, a result of a cyclonic circulation over the state. This system extends up to 1.5 km above sea level and has caused a noticeable change in wind patterns. <a href="https://mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-weather-updates-city-to-stay-gloomy-for-three-more-days-23511240">Read more.</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai weather updates: City to stay gloomy for three more days
Mumbaikars woke up on Tuesday to gloomy weather, a result of a cyclonic circulation over the state. This system extends up to 1.5 km above sea level and has caused a noticeable change in wind patterns. Read more.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai: Gigolo posters flood Andheri West, leaving locals shocked
Posters have sprung up all over Andheri West blatantly advertising the sexual services of a young man. When this paper called the number advertised on a poster, a man picked up and stated, &ldquo;I provide friendship.&rdquo; Asked what kind of friendship, he replied, &ldquo;Sexual fantasies for girls and women.&rdquo; <a href="https://mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-gigolo-posters-flood-andheri-west-leaving-locals-shocked-23511236">Read more.</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai: Gigolo posters flood Andheri West, leaving locals shocked
Posters have sprung up all over Andheri West blatantly advertising the sexual services of a young man. When this paper called the number advertised on a poster, a man picked up and stated, &ldquo;I provide friendship.&rdquo; Asked what kind of friendship, he replied, &ldquo;Sexual fantasies for girls and women.&rdquo; Read more.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai: Matunga-Wadala&rsquo;s silence sends BMC a loud message
Please don&rsquo;t turn our ward into a laboratory!&rdquo; This was the demand of Matunga and Wadala residents who gathered for a silent protest outside the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation&rsquo;s (BMC) F North ward office. The protest was against the transfer of Assistant Municipal Commissioner Nitin Shukla, who was removed just one and a half months after his appointment. <a href="https://mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-matunga-wadalas-silence-sends-bmc-a-loud-message-23511235">Read more.</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai: Matunga-Wadala&rsquo;s silence sends BMC a loud message
Please don&rsquo;t turn our ward into a laboratory!&rdquo; This was the demand of Matunga and Wadala residents who gathered for a silent protest outside the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation&rsquo;s (BMC) F North ward office. The protest was against the transfer of Assistant Municipal Commissioner Nitin Shukla, who was removed just one and a half months after his appointment. Read more.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai, other cities to get e-bike taxis
The state government, in its cabinet meeting held on Tuesday, gave its approval for e-bike taxis, expected to generate 10,000 employment opportunities in Mumbai and an equal number in the rest of Maharashtra. <a href="https://mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-other-cities-to-get-e-bike-taxis-23511233">Read more.</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai, other cities to get e-bike taxis
The state government, in its cabinet meeting held on Tuesday, gave its approval for e-bike taxis, expected to generate 10,000 employment opportunities in Mumbai and an equal number in the rest of Maharashtra. Read more.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Five vehicles gutted in fire at residential building
Four motorbikes and a car were destroyed in a fire that broke out on the premises of a residential building in Panchpakhadi area of the city early Wednesday morning, a civic official said. Nobody was injured in the incident at Nav-Ramrajya Society, opposite Mahadev Mandir, Chandanwadi, said Disaster Management Cell chief Yasin Tadvi.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Five vehicles gutted in fire at residential building
Four motorbikes and a car were destroyed in a fire that broke out on the premises of a residential building in Panchpakhadi area of the city early Wednesday morning, a civic official said. Nobody was injured in the incident at Nav-Ramrajya Society, opposite Mahadev Mandir, Chandanwadi, said Disaster Management Cell chief Yasin Tadvi.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: 15 per cent tax rebate for new vehicle in Maharashtra if old one is voluntarily scrapped
The Maharashtra cabinet on Tuesday decided to provide a 15 per cent tax concession to owners who voluntarily scrap their vehicles when purchasing a new one of the same type. A statement from the Chief Minister's Office (CMO) said tax concession of 10 per cent will be given to transport vehicles voluntarily scrapped within eight years of registration at a Registered Vehicle Scrappage Facility (RVSF) and to non-transport vehicles voluntarily scrapped within 15 years of registration.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: 15 per cent tax rebate for new vehicle in Maharashtra if old one is voluntarily scrapped
The Maharashtra cabinet on Tuesday decided to provide a 15 per cent tax concession to owners who voluntarily scrap their vehicles when purchasing a new one of the same type. A statement from the Chief Minister's Office (CMO) said tax concession of 10 per cent will be given to transport vehicles voluntarily scrapped within eight years of registration at a Registered Vehicle Scrappage Facility (RVSF) and to non-transport vehicles voluntarily scrapped within 15 years of registration.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Let's see if Uddhav follows Balasaheb's ideology or not: Fadnavis on Waqf Bill
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday whether Shiv Sena (UBT) president Uddhav Thackeray upholds the ideology of Shiv Sena founder late Bal Thackeray will be seen when the Waqf Amendment Bill is tabled in Parliament. The bill, which seeks to improve the administration and management of waqf properties, will be tabled in Parliament on Wednesday. It is likely to be first introduced in the Lower House.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Let's see if Uddhav follows Balasaheb's ideology or not: Fadnavis on Waqf Bill
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday whether Shiv Sena (UBT) president Uddhav Thackeray upholds the ideology of Shiv Sena founder late Bal Thackeray will be seen when the Waqf Amendment Bill is tabled in Parliament. The bill, which seeks to improve the administration and management of waqf properties, will be tabled in Parliament on Wednesday. It is likely to be first introduced in the Lower House.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: "Keeping eye on developments": Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Anand Dubey on Waqf Amendment Bill
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Anand Dubey on Tuesday attacked the central government over the Waqf Amendment Bill and said that they are keeping an eye on the developments. "We are watching what the representatives of Saugat-e-Modi are doing? What stand will JDU, TDP MPs take? We also gave suggestions in JPC, we are keeping an eye on the developments. This country belongs to all of us; things in the interest of the country will come out in due time. Right now we are just watching what TDP and JDU, and promoters of Saugat-e-Modi, are going to do," Dubey told ANI.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: "Keeping eye on developments": Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Anand Dubey on Waqf Amendment Bill
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Anand Dubey on Tuesday attacked the central government over the Waqf Amendment Bill and said that they are keeping an eye on the developments. "We are watching what the representatives of Saugat-e-Modi are doing? What stand will JDU, TDP MPs take? We also gave suggestions in JPC, we are keeping an eye on the developments. This country belongs to all of us; things in the interest of the country will come out in due time. Right now we are just watching what TDP and JDU, and promoters of Saugat-e-Modi, are going to do," Dubey told ANI.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Anti-Shinde remarks: Police issue 3rd summons to Kamra, ask him to appear on April 5
Police on Tuesday issued a third summons to stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra and asked him to appear before them on April 5 in a case filed for allegedly making derogatory remarks on Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde at a show in Mumbai, officials said. Kamra (36) has been asked to appear before officials of the Khar Police Station in suburban Mumbai where the first FIR against him was registered last month, they said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Anti-Shinde remarks: Police issue 3rd summons to Kamra, ask him to appear on April 5
Police on Tuesday issued a third summons to stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra and asked him to appear before them on April 5 in a case filed for allegedly making derogatory remarks on Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde at a show in Mumbai, officials said. Kamra (36) has been asked to appear before officials of the Khar Police Station in suburban Mumbai where the first FIR against him was registered last month, they said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Fire erupts on J J Hospital premises in Byculla, none hurt
A minor fire erupted inside the premises of the state-run J J Hospital in Byculla area of Mumbai on Tuesday afternoon, officials said. Nobody was injured in the incident, they said. The fire, which broke out around 3.10 pm, was confined to a shed and a container near gates number eight and nine of the hospital, a fire brigade official said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Fire erupts on J J Hospital premises in Byculla, none hurt
A minor fire erupted inside the premises of the state-run J J Hospital in Byculla area of Mumbai on Tuesday afternoon, officials said. Nobody was injured in the incident, they said. The fire, which broke out around 3.10 pm, was confined to a shed and a container near gates number eight and nine of the hospital, a fire brigade official said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Maharashtra govt signs MoU with Microsoft of AI technology in administration
The Maharashtra government on Tuesday entered into a strategic partnership with Microsoft Corporation (India) to establish cutting-edge Artificial Intelligence (AI) Centres of Excellence (CoE) and to accelerate the adoption of AI technology in the state administration. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed in the presence of Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and his deputies Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Maharashtra govt signs MoU with Microsoft of AI technology in administration
The Maharashtra government on Tuesday entered into a strategic partnership with Microsoft Corporation (India) to establish cutting-edge Artificial Intelligence (AI) Centres of Excellence (CoE) and to accelerate the adoption of AI technology in the state administration. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed in the presence of Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and his deputies Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Woman's body found stuffed in sack in river at Palghar
The body of an unidentified woman was found stuffed in a sack dumped in a river in Maharashtra's Palghar district on Tuesday, police said. Villagers alerted the police in the morning about a sack floating in the Wagh River in Ghatkarpada on the Nashik-Mokhda-Jawhar Road, an official said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Woman's body found stuffed in sack in river at Palghar
The body of an unidentified woman was found stuffed in a sack dumped in a river in Maharashtra's Palghar district on Tuesday, police said. Villagers alerted the police in the morning about a sack floating in the Wagh River in Ghatkarpada on the Nashik-Mokhda-Jawhar Road, an official said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Dhananjay Munde to remain absent during Ajit Pawar's Beed tour; cites health reasons 
NCP leader Dhananjay Munde on Wednesday said he would not be able to attend party president and Maharashtra deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar's tour of Beed district because of health reasons. Munde, MLA from Parli in Beed district, resigned last month after facing the heat over the brutal murder of a sarpanch in the district and subsequent arrest of his close aide Walmik Karad in a related case of extortion.
In a post on X, Munde wrote that he had planned to remain present throughout Pawar's tour on Wednesday, but had to leave for Mumbai for treatment a day before. Ajit Pawar, who is also the guardian minister of Beed, will be attending a meeting of the district planning committee and speaking at party gatherings, NCP sources said

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Dhananjay Munde to remain absent during Ajit Pawar's Beed tour; cites health reasons
NCP leader Dhananjay Munde on Wednesday said he would not be able to attend party president and Maharashtra deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar's tour of Beed district because of health reasons. Munde, MLA from Parli in Beed district, resigned last month after facing the heat over the brutal murder of a sarpanch in the district and subsequent arrest of his close aide Walmik Karad in a related case of extortion.
In a post on X, Munde wrote that he had planned to remain present throughout Pawar's tour on Wednesday, but had to leave for Mumbai for treatment a day before. Ajit Pawar, who is also the guardian minister of Beed, will be attending a meeting of the district planning committee and speaking at party gatherings, NCP sources said

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;In a significant ruling, a court in Thane has acquitted four men accused of involvement in a bank heist that took place in Dombivli 16 years ago, citing lack of conclusive evidence against them. According to PTI, the court observed that the prosecution had failed to establish their guilt beyond reasonable doubt. A copy of the court&rsquo;s order, issued on March 24, was made available on Tuesday. We are closing the LIVE blog now

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