Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Police ups ante against drunk driving, to invoke strict BNS provisions apart from fines Mumbai police has decided to register criminal cases against those indulging in drunk driving since such incidents have seen a sharp rise in the last couple of years, a senior official said on Thursday. A notification to this effect was issued by Joint Commissioner of Police (Traffic) Anil Kumbhare, he said. While registering cases, the licence of the drunk driver will be impounded and his vehicle will be seized, the official added.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Police ups ante against drunk driving, to invoke strict BNS provisions apart from finesMumbai police has decided to register criminal cases against those indulging in drunk driving since such incidents have seen a sharp rise in the last couple of years, a senior official said on Thursday. A notification to this effect was issued by Joint Commissioner of Police (Traffic) Anil Kumbhare, he said.While registering cases, the licence of the drunk driver will be impounded and his vehicle will be seized, the official added.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: NIA opposes Elgar Parishad-Maoist links case accused Anand Teltumbde's plea to travel abroad
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has opposed the plea of academician and activist Anand Teltumbde, an accused in the Elgar Parishad-Maoist links case, to travel abroad to deliver lectures claiming there is a likelihood of him absconding and seeking asylum. Teltumbde had last month moved the Bombay High Court seeking permission to travel abroad in April and May for academic purposes.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: NIA opposes Elgar Parishad-Maoist links case accused Anand Teltumbde's plea to travel abroad
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has opposed the plea of academician and activist Anand Teltumbde, an accused in the Elgar Parishad-Maoist links case, to travel abroad to deliver lectures claiming there is a likelihood of him absconding and seeking asylum.Teltumbde had last month moved the Bombay High Court seeking permission to travel abroad in April and May for academic purposes.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Star Air set to launch Gondia-Indore flight Aviation safety regulator Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has given its approval to Bengaluru-based regional carrier Star Air to start a new flight service to Indore in Madhya Pradesh from Gondia in Maharashtra, an AAI official has said. Speaking to PTI, the Airports Authority of India (AAI) official said though the flight operations and schedule have the DGCA approval, the commencement of services would depend on the availability of aircraft with the airline.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Star Air set to launch Gondia-Indore flightAviation safety regulator Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has given its approval to Bengaluru-based regional carrier Star Air to start a new flight service to Indore in Madhya Pradesh from Gondia in Maharashtra, an AAI official has said. Speaking to PTI, the Airports Authority of India (AAI) official said though the flight operations and schedule have the DGCA approval, the commencement of services would depend on the availability of aircraft with the airline.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Prepare comprehensive law to protect sugarcane farmers, cutters and labourers, says Ajit Pawar Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar on Thursday asked officials to prepare a comprehensive law to protect the interests of sugarcane farmers and cutters. Such a law will prevent farmers, cane cutters and labourers in the sector from being duped by supervisors, transporters and mill functionaries, said Pawar, who holds the finance portfolio in the Fadnavis government.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Prepare comprehensive law to protect sugarcane farmers, cutters and labourers, says Ajit PawarMaharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar on Thursday asked officials to prepare a comprehensive law to protect the interests of sugarcane farmers and cutters. Such a law will prevent farmers, cane cutters and labourers in the sector from being duped by supervisors, transporters and mill functionaries, said Pawar, who holds the finance portfolio in the Fadnavis government.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: US retaliatory tariffs major setback for Indian gems, jewellery exports, says industry The US retaliatory tariffs are a major setback for the Indian gems and jewellery exports, apex industry body GJEPC said on Thursday as it urged the government to take steps to secure the long-term interest of the sector. The US has announced 27 per cent reciprocal tariffs on India saying New Delhi imposes high import duties on American goods, as the Donald Trump administration aims to reduce US' trade deficit and boost manufacturing.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: US retaliatory tariffs major setback for Indian gems, jewellery exports, says industryThe US retaliatory tariffs are a major setback for the Indian gems and jewellery exports, apex industry body GJEPC said on Thursday as it urged the government to take steps to secure the long-term interest of the sector. The US has announced 27 per cent reciprocal tariffs on India saying New Delhi imposes high import duties on American goods, as the Donald Trump administration aims to reduce US' trade deficit and boost manufacturing.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Cops visit ex-IAS officer's Pune home over arrest of woman in 'extortion' case Police in Maharashtra's Satara district on Thursday visited the residence of former IAS officer Prabhakar Deshmukh in Pune in connection with the arrest of a woman in an alleged Rs 1 crore extortion bid, an official said. A team from the Dahiwadi police station went to the Koregaon Park home of Deshmukh and spent three hours there, but he was not available, the official said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Cops visit ex-IAS officer's Pune home over arrest of woman in 'extortion' casePolice in Maharashtra's Satara district on Thursday visited the residence of former IAS officer Prabhakar Deshmukh in Pune in connection with the arrest of a woman in an alleged Rs 1 crore extortion bid, an official said. A team from the Dahiwadi police station went to the Koregaon Park home of Deshmukh and spent three hours there, but he was not available, the official said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Legitimate religious practices not penalised by Black Magic Act, rules HC The 'Black Magic Act' of Maharashtra is meant to curb harmful practices but does not prohibit "legitimate religious practices", the Bombay High Court has said while upholding the discharge of a self-styled godman from a criminal case. Gujarat-based Ramesh Modak alias Shivkrupanand Swami, accused of promoting black magic through his sermons, was discharged by a lower court, following which the complainant challenged the decision in the high court.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Legitimate religious practices not penalised by Black Magic Act, rules HCThe 'Black Magic Act' of Maharashtra is meant to curb harmful practices but does not prohibit "legitimate religious practices", the Bombay High Court has said while upholding the discharge of a self-styled godman from a criminal case. Gujarat-based Ramesh Modak alias Shivkrupanand Swami, accused of promoting black magic through his sermons, was discharged by a lower court, following which the complainant challenged the decision in the high court.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Elgar Parishad-Maoist link case accused Mahesh Raut gets interim bail for law exams A special NIA court on Thursday granted interim bail to Elgar Parishad-Maoist link case accused Mahesh Raut from April 20 to May 16 to appear for his law degree exams. Raut was arrested in 2018 for his alleged role in the case and is currently lodged in Taloja jail in neighbouring Navi Mumbai.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Elgar Parishad-Maoist link case accused Mahesh Raut gets interim bail for law examsA special NIA court on Thursday granted interim bail to Elgar Parishad-Maoist link case accused Mahesh Raut from April 20 to May 16 to appear for his law degree exams. Raut was arrested in 2018 for his alleged role in the case and is currently lodged in Taloja jail in neighbouring Navi Mumbai.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Geotag facilities in schools, speed up solar electrification works: CM at 100-day plan meet
Facilities connected to drinking water as well as toilets in schools must be geotagged, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said on Thursday.
The school education department must review the situation in prominent education institutions, the CM said while speaking at a meeting on the state government's 100-day action plan for 22 departments.
Fadnavis also said solar electrification of all government offices should be done through the district planning funds.
"All government offices and buildings should be solar electrified and a five-year contract for its maintenance should be given to the supplier. The solar panels should be regularly cleaned. The government gives subsidies for solar pumps up to 7.5 horsepower. Wherever there is need for booster pumps it will be provided," he said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Geotag facilities in schools, speed up solar electrification works: CM at 100-day plan meet
Facilities connected to drinking water as well as toilets in schools must be geotagged, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said on Thursday.
The school education department must review the situation in prominent education institutions, the CM said while speaking at a meeting on the state government's 100-day action plan for 22 departments.
Fadnavis also said solar electrification of all government offices should be done through the district planning funds.
"All government offices and buildings should be solar electrified and a five-year contract for its maintenance should be given to the supplier. The solar panels should be regularly cleaned. The government gives subsidies for solar pumps up to 7.5 horsepower. Wherever there is need for booster pumps it will be provided," he said.

&nbsp;Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;Three booked for assaulting, molesting woman in Santacruz over parking dispute
Three individuals have been booked for allegedly assaulting and outraging a woman&rsquo;s modesty during a parking dispute in Mumbai&rsquo;s Kalina area, a police official stated on Thursday.
According to PTI, three people have been booked for allegedly assaulting and outraging the modesty of a woman in the Kalina area of Mumbai's Santacruz area over a parking dispute, a police official said on Thursday.
In her complaint, the 30-year-old woman stated that she and her husband wanted to take their car out of their residential complex on Tuesday morning but could not do so since another vehicle, belonging to the kin of a resident there, was blocking the way, the official said, reported PTI.
"When no one turned up to remove this car despite repeated pleas, the complainant went to the house of the owner, where she was allegedly assaulted, intimidated and molested by the latter and his two sons. As per her complaint, the accused grabbed her by the hair and abused her. The accused also abused her husband, who is part of the Indian football team," the official stated.
The man and his two sons have been booked under sections 74 (assault or criminal force to woman with intent to outrage her modesty), 79 (word, gesture or act intended to insult the modesty of a woman), 126 (2) (wrongful restraint) and 351 (3) (criminal intimidation) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita but are yet to be arrested, he said.

&nbsp;Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;Three booked for assaulting, molesting woman in Santacruz over parking dispute
Three individuals have been booked for allegedly assaulting and outraging a woman&rsquo;s modesty during a parking dispute in Mumbai&rsquo;s Kalina area, a police official stated on Thursday.
According to PTI, three people have been booked for allegedly assaulting and outraging the modesty of a woman in the Kalina area of Mumbai's Santacruz area over a parking dispute, a police official said on Thursday.
In her complaint, the 30-year-old woman stated that she and her husband wanted to take their car out of their residential complex on Tuesday morning but could not do so since another vehicle, belonging to the kin of a resident there, was blocking the way, the official said, reported PTI.
"When no one turned up to remove this car despite repeated pleas, the complainant went to the house of the owner, where she was allegedly assaulted, intimidated and molested by the latter and his two sons. As per her complaint, the accused grabbed her by the hair and abused her. The accused also abused her husband, who is part of the Indian football team," the official stated.
The man and his two sons have been booked under sections 74 (assault or criminal force to woman with intent to outrage her modesty), 79 (word, gesture or act intended to insult the modesty of a woman), 126 (2) (wrongful restraint) and 351 (3) (criminal intimidation) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita but are yet to be arrested, he said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: &nbsp;Mumbai: Man held for setting woman's house on fire, threatening to harm her
A man has been arrested for allegedly setting afire a woman's house in Mumbai's Gorai area after an argument and threatening to harm her, an official said on Thursday. Accused Vishal Udmale, alias Junglee, poured petrol on the door of Lakshmi Prabhakar Bontala (34) and set it ablaze after the two got into a heated exchange of words over a petty issue in the early hours of Tuesday, he said. The accused also allegedly tried to attack Bontala with a stone, said the official, citing the FIR. Udmale has been booked under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita for voluntarily causing hurt, insulting the modesty of a woman and criminal intimidation, an official added.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: &nbsp;Mumbai: Man held for setting woman's house on fire, threatening to harm her
A man has been arrested for allegedly setting afire a woman's house in Mumbai's Gorai area after an argument and threatening to harm her, an official said on Thursday.Accused Vishal Udmale, alias Junglee, poured petrol on the door of Lakshmi Prabhakar Bontala (34) and set it ablaze after the two got into a heated exchange of words over a petty issue in the early hours of Tuesday, he said.The accused also allegedly tried to attack Bontala with a stone, said the official, citing the FIR.Udmale has been booked under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita for voluntarily causing hurt, insulting the modesty of a woman and criminal intimidation, an official added.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Govt is eyeing Waqf land, may turn to temple trust properties next: Uddhav 
Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray on Thursday claimed that the Union government has its eye on the land of the Waqf boards, and it may turn its attention to the land of temples, churches and gurudwaras next.
His party opposed the BJP's fraudulent stand on the Waqf (Amendment) Bill and "its ploy to take away (Waqf) land and give it to its industrialist friends," Thackeray said at a press conference here, hours after the bill was passed by the Lok Sabha.
"The concern about the Muslim community shown by the BJP and its allies supporting the bill will put Pakistan founder (Muhammad Ali) Jinnah to shame," he said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Govt is eyeing Waqf land, may turn to temple trust properties next: Uddhav
Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray on Thursday claimed that the Union government has its eye on the land of the Waqf boards, and it may turn its attention to the land of temples, churches and gurudwaras next.
His party opposed the BJP's fraudulent stand on the Waqf (Amendment) Bill and "its ploy to take away (Waqf) land and give it to its industrialist friends," Thackeray said at a press conference here, hours after the bill was passed by the Lok Sabha.
"The concern about the Muslim community shown by the BJP and its allies supporting the bill will put Pakistan founder (Muhammad Ali) Jinnah to shame," he said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: &nbsp;"All show, no substance": Uddhav Thackeray opposes Waqf Amendment Bill
&nbsp;Shiv Sena UBT chief Uddhav Thackeray on Thursday slammed the "all show, no substance" Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led Union government. He said that his party opposed the bill and also the hypocrisy of the BJP and its "plans to give lands to businessmen friends". Standing firm on his opposition to the Waqf Amendment Bill, which passed in Lok Sabha yesterday, Thackeray acknowledged that a few rectifications were "good". However, he added, the BJP was all show and no substance since they repealed Article 370 and didn't manage to get Kashmiri Pandits their lands.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: &nbsp;"All show, no substance": Uddhav Thackeray opposes Waqf Amendment Bill
&nbsp;Shiv Sena UBT chief Uddhav Thackeray on Thursday slammed the "all show, no substance" Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led Union government. He said that his party opposed the bill and also the hypocrisy of the BJP and its "plans to give lands to businessmen friends".Standing firm on his opposition to the Waqf Amendment Bill, which passed in Lok Sabha yesterday, Thackeray acknowledged that a few rectifications were "good". However, he added, the BJP was all show and no substance since they repealed Article 370 and didn't manage to get Kashmiri Pandits their lands.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: BJP's 'concern' for Muslims would put Jinnah to shame: Uddhav Thackeray
Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray on Thursday said the "concern" shown by the BJP and its allies during the discussion on the Waqf Amendment Bill would put Pakistan's founder Muhammad Ali Jinnah to shame.
His party opposed the BJP's fraudulent stand on the bill and its ploy to take away land and give it to its industrialist friends, he said at a press conference here, hours after the bill was passed by the Lok Sabha.
Thackeray, a former BJP ally, said the BJP has won a third term at the Centre and things are going well, yet it is raking up Hindu-Muslim issues. He dared the saffron party to remove the green colour from its party flag if it disliked Muslims.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: BJP's 'concern' for Muslims would put Jinnah to shame: Uddhav Thackeray
Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray on Thursday said the "concern" shown by the BJP and its allies during the discussion on the Waqf Amendment Bill would put Pakistan's founder Muhammad Ali Jinnah to shame.
His party opposed the BJP's fraudulent stand on the bill and its ploy to take away land and give it to its industrialist friends, he said at a press conference here, hours after the bill was passed by the Lok Sabha.
Thackeray, a former BJP ally, said the BJP has won a third term at the Centre and things are going well, yet it is raking up Hindu-Muslim issues.He dared the saffron party to remove the green colour from its party flag if it disliked Muslims.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: &nbsp;Yuva Shiv Sena General Secretary requests ban on Kunal Kamra's shows amid controversy
Yuva Shiv Sena General Secretary Rahool N Kanal has formally written to BookMyShow, urging the ticketing platform to refrain from facilitating ticket sales for comedian Kunal Kamra's upcoming shows. The letter, dated April 2, highlights concerns over Kamra's controversial content and its potential impact on public sentiment. In the letter, Kanal stated, "I, Rahool N Kanal, am addressing this letter in my individual capacity as a concerned citizen to bring to your attention a matter of significant public interest concerning the operations of BookMyShow," adding "It has come to my notice that BookMyShow has previously facilitated ticket sales for shows featuring Mr Kunal Kamra, an individual with a documented history of habitual offensive behavior."

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: &nbsp;Yuva Shiv Sena General Secretary requests ban on Kunal Kamra's shows amid controversy
Yuva Shiv Sena General Secretary Rahool N Kanal has formally written to BookMyShow, urging the ticketing platform to refrain from facilitating ticket sales for comedian Kunal Kamra's upcoming shows.The letter, dated April 2, highlights concerns over Kamra's controversial content and its potential impact on public sentiment.In the letter, Kanal stated, "I, Rahool N Kanal, am addressing this letter in my individual capacity as a concerned citizen to bring to your attention a matter of significant public interest concerning the operations of BookMyShow," adding "It has come to my notice that BookMyShow has previously facilitated ticket sales for shows featuring Mr Kunal Kamra, an individual with a documented history of habitual offensive behavior."

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: &nbsp;Flying of drones, paragliders banned in Mumbai for one month
The Mumbai Police have banned flying drones, remote-controlled microlight aircraft, paragliders and hot air balloons for a month to prevent any sabotage attempt, officials said on Thursday. The prohibitory order, issued under section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagrik Suraksha Sanhita, will be in force from April 4 to May 5, an official said. According to the order, terrorists and anti-social elements might make use of drones, remote-controlled microlight aircraft and paragliders in their attacks and target VVIPs, endangering people's lives, as well as destroying public property and causing law and order disturbances in the Mumbai Police Commissionerate area.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: &nbsp;Flying of drones, paragliders banned in Mumbai for one month
The Mumbai Police have banned flying drones, remote-controlled microlight aircraft, paragliders and hot air balloons for a month to prevent any sabotage attempt, officials said on Thursday.The prohibitory order, issued under section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagrik Suraksha Sanhita, will be in force from April 4 to May 5, an official said.According to the order, terrorists and anti-social elements might make use of drones, remote-controlled microlight aircraft and paragliders in their attacks and target VVIPs, endangering people's lives, as well as destroying public property and causing law and order disturbances in the Mumbai Police Commissionerate area.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Supreme Court stays Maharashtra Medical Council election
The Supreme Court on Tuesday put a stay on the much-anticipated Maharashtra Medical Council (MMC) election, which was scheduled for Wednesday. The election was set to take place across Maharashtra at 158 polling booths, with almost all preparations completed. The last MMC elections were held in 2016, but the gazette notification to constitute the council was issued only in 2017. The elected members had a five-year tenure that ended in 2022. <a href="https://mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/supreme-court-stays-maharashtra-medical-council-election-23511900">Read more.</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Supreme Court stays Maharashtra Medical Council election
The Supreme Court on Tuesday put a stay on the much-anticipated Maharashtra Medical Council (MMC) election, which was scheduled for Wednesday. The election was set to take place across Maharashtra at 158 polling booths, with almost all preparations completed. The last MMC elections were held in 2016, but the gazette notification to constitute the council was issued only in 2017. The elected members had a five-year tenure that ended in 2022. Read more.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Maharashtra: Revenue up, will infra improve in Pune, Pimpri-Chinchwad?
The Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) and Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC) generated Rs 2601 crore and Rs 881.33 crore, respectively, from building permissions alone in the financial year 2024-25, an unprecedented feat for both civic bodies.<a href="https://mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/maharashtra-revenue-up-will-infra-improve-in-pune-pimpri-chinchwad-23511904"> Read more.</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Maharashtra: Revenue up, will infra improve in Pune, Pimpri-Chinchwad?
The Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) and Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC) generated Rs 2601 crore and Rs 881.33 crore, respectively, from building permissions alone in the financial year 2024-25, an unprecedented feat for both civic bodies. Read more.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Bhivpuri car shed on track, big boost for Mumbai local trains
Mumbai&rsquo;s local train network is set to get a much-needed boost with work finally beginning on a new rail car shed at Bhivpuri near Karjat. This marks the city&rsquo;s first new local train maintenance shed in 13 years, the last one being built at Virar in 2012. The Bhivpuri facility will accommodate 20 12-car local trains.<a href="https://mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/bhivpuri-car-shed-on-track-big-boost-for-mumbai-local-trains-23511903"> Read more.</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Bhivpuri car shed on track, big boost for Mumbai local trains
Mumbai&rsquo;s local train network is set to get a much-needed boost with work finally beginning on a new rail car shed at Bhivpuri near Karjat. This marks the city&rsquo;s first new local train maintenance shed in 13 years, the last one being built at Virar in 2012. The Bhivpuri facility will accommodate 20 12-car local trains. Read more.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: In Photos | Behind the glam: A backstage look at Fashion Week's chaos and Charm
We all know that ramp models are always perfectly put together. But what goes into their picture-perfect appearances is usually a towering mess of frenetic, frustrating costume trials, hair and make-up disasters, the innumerable, uncomfortable photo shoots for that perfect angle, and all of it held together by a warm, jocular camaraderie typical of a happy workplace. Here&rsquo;s what mid-day&rsquo;s ace lenswoman Kirti Surve Parade got the perfect view of after snagging backstage entry to the Fashion Week, at &nbsp;BKC, that concluded earlier this week. <a href="https://mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/in-photos-behind-the-glam-a-backstage-look-at-fashion-weeks-chaos-and-charm-23511921">See pics here.</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: In Photos | Behind the glam: A backstage look at Fashion Week's chaos and Charm
We all know that ramp models are always perfectly put together. But what goes into their picture-perfect appearances is usually a towering mess of frenetic, frustrating costume trials, hair and make-up disasters, the innumerable, uncomfortable photo shoots for that perfect angle, and all of it held together by a warm, jocular camaraderie typical of a happy workplace. Here&rsquo;s what mid-day&rsquo;s ace lenswoman Kirti Surve Parade got the perfect view of after snagging backstage entry to the Fashion Week, at &nbsp;BKC, that concluded earlier this week. See pics here.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Airbnb, Goa govt join hands to spotlight undiscovered locales
The past few months, social media and living rooms have been full of chatter about Goa losing favour with even the most devoted fan of India&rsquo;s most favoured holiday spot. It is too expensive, lacks infrastructure and cheap public transport and has now abandoned its hippie charm for hyper commercial and cheesy entertainment. Think belly dancers and fire eaters. <a href="https://mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/airbnb-goa-govt-join-hands-to-spotlight-undiscovered-locales-23511905">Read more.</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Airbnb, Goa govt join hands to spotlight undiscovered locales
The past few months, social media and living rooms have been full of chatter about Goa losing favour with even the most devoted fan of India&rsquo;s most favoured holiday spot. It is too expensive, lacks infrastructure and cheap public transport and has now abandoned its hippie charm for hyper commercial and cheesy entertainment. Think belly dancers and fire eaters. Read more.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai: Shatabdi Hospital to go into self-cleaning mode with in-house laundry
The 444-bed Shatabdi Hospital in Kandivli is set to establish its own central sterile supply department (CSSD) within its premises. This will allow the hospital to wash its laundry on-site instead of sending it to BMC&rsquo;s central washing unit in Wadala once or twice a week. <a href="https://mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-shatabdi-hospital-to-go-into-self-cleaning-mode-with-in-house-laundry-23511906">Read more.</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai: Shatabdi Hospital to go into self-cleaning mode with in-house laundry
The 444-bed Shatabdi Hospital in Kandivli is set to establish its own central sterile supply department (CSSD) within its premises. This will allow the hospital to wash its laundry on-site instead of sending it to BMC&rsquo;s central washing unit in Wadala once or twice a week. Read more.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Bandra Bandstand murder: Bombay HC grants bail to both accused after 2 yrs in jail
In a major setback to the Mumbai Crime Branch, both the accused&mdash;arrested in an alleged murder case of a 22-year-old MBBS student at Bandra Bandstand a couple of years ago&mdash;were granted bail by the Bombay High Court on Wednesday. The prosecution has yet to produce evidence to prove that the woman had been murdered. A detailed HC order is yet to be released. <a href="https://mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-crime-news/article/bandra-bandstand-murder-bombay-hc-grants-bail-to-both-accused-after-2-yrs-in-jail-23511907">Read more.</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Bandra Bandstand murder: Bombay HC grants bail to both accused after 2 yrs in jail
In a major setback to the Mumbai Crime Branch, both the accused&mdash;arrested in an alleged murder case of a 22-year-old MBBS student at Bandra Bandstand a couple of years ago&mdash;were granted bail by the Bombay High Court on Wednesday. The prosecution has yet to produce evidence to prove that the woman had been murdered. A detailed HC order is yet to be released. Read more.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Maharashtra: All files to be vetted by Shinde before being sent to CM Fadnavis
The Maharashtra government has ordered that all files will now go through Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde before being presented to CM Devendra Fadnavis for approval. State Chief Secretary Sujata Saunik issued an order to this effect on March 18.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Maharashtra: All files to be vetted by Shinde before being sent to CM Fadnavis
The Maharashtra government has ordered that all files will now go through Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde before being presented to CM Devendra Fadnavis for approval. State Chief Secretary Sujata Saunik issued an order to this effect on March 18.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Maharashtra: DPDC-approved projects for Dharashiv hits roadblock
Except for a few, several projects approved by the District Planning Development Committee (DPDC) in 2024-25 for the Dharashiv district (formerly Osmanabad) have hit a roadblock following an order from the state planning department, which applied brakes on the projects for the Marathwada region, as these were yet to get state government approval or commencement orders. <a href="https://mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/maharashtra-dpdc-approved-projects-for-dharashiv-hits-roadblock-23511913">Read more.</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Maharashtra: DPDC-approved projects for Dharashiv hits roadblock
Except for a few, several projects approved by the District Planning Development Committee (DPDC) in 2024-25 for the Dharashiv district (formerly Osmanabad) have hit a roadblock following an order from the state planning department, which applied brakes on the projects for the Marathwada region, as these were yet to get state government approval or commencement orders. Read more.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai: BMC to predict AQI 72 hrs in advance
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has decided to follow the Delhi pattern for predicting pollution so that the civic body can take preventive measures at the local level up to 72 hours in advance. <a href="https://mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-bmc-to-predict-aqi-72-hrs-in-advance-23511916">Read more.</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai: BMC to predict AQI 72 hrs in advance
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has decided to follow the Delhi pattern for predicting pollution so that the civic body can take preventive measures at the local level up to 72 hours in advance. Read more.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai weather updates: City to squirm in warm, humid conditions over next 2 days, meteorologists warn
After a brief yet much-needed spell of light rainfall across the city and other parts of Western Maharashtra, residents experienced temporary relief from the scorching heat. However, meteorologists warn that while temperatures are expected to remain around 35 degrees Celsius, rising humidity levels will likely cause more discomfort in the coming days. <a href="https://mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-weather-updates-city-to-squirm-in-warm-humid-conditions-over-next-2-days-meteorologists-warn-23511919">Read more.</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai weather updates: City to squirm in warm, humid conditions over next 2 days, meteorologists warn
After a brief yet much-needed spell of light rainfall across the city and other parts of Western Maharashtra, residents experienced temporary relief from the scorching heat. However, meteorologists warn that while temperatures are expected to remain around 35 degrees Celsius, rising humidity levels will likely cause more discomfort in the coming days. Read more.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Maharashtra transport department to mandate Marathi public service messages on commercial vehicles
The Maharashtra transport department will soon mandate the display of public service messages in Marathi on all registered commercial vehicles to promote the local language. Maharashtra Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik issued directives earlier this week to all RTOs to enforce the rule. <a href="https://mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/maharashtra-transport-department-to-mandate-marathi-public-service-messages-on-commercial-vehicles-23511918">Read more.</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Maharashtra transport department to mandate Marathi public service messages on commercial vehicles
The Maharashtra transport department will soon mandate the display of public service messages in Marathi on all registered commercial vehicles to promote the local language. Maharashtra Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik issued directives earlier this week to all RTOs to enforce the rule. Read more.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Can Mumbai have Japan-style tanks to tackle flooding under rail tracks?
In what could be a permanent solution to Mumbai&rsquo;s railway flooding problem, the Mumbai Railway Vikas Corporation (MRVC) has proposed a study on flood assessment and mitigation measures, exploring the Japanese model of underground holding ponds. These ponds could store water during high tides, preventing waterlogging once and for all.<a href="https://mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/can-mumbai-have-japan-style-tanks-to-tackle-flooding-under-rail-tracks-23511910"> Read more.</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Can Mumbai have Japan-style tanks to tackle flooding under rail tracks?
In what could be a permanent solution to Mumbai&rsquo;s railway flooding problem, the Mumbai Railway Vikas Corporation (MRVC) has proposed a study on flood assessment and mitigation measures, exploring the Japanese model of underground holding ponds. These ponds could store water during high tides, preventing waterlogging once and for all. Read more.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai: How trafficking gang beat security system
The Mumbai Crime Branch has discovered a large-scale illegal immigration network that helped transport at least 80 Indian nationals to the United States via unauthorised or &lsquo;dunki&rsquo; routes. The racket came to light following a complaint and concerns raised by airport authorities. During their probe, the Crime Branch identified several security loopholes at the airport and submitted a report to the agencies concerned, urging stricter measures. <a href="https://mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-crime-news/article/mumbai-how-trafficking-gang-beat-security-system-23511914">Read more.</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai: How trafficking gang beat security system
The Mumbai Crime Branch has discovered a large-scale illegal immigration network that helped transport at least 80 Indian nationals to the United States via unauthorised or &lsquo;dunki&rsquo; routes. The racket came to light following a complaint and concerns raised by airport authorities. During their probe, the Crime Branch identified several security loopholes at the airport and submitted a report to the agencies concerned, urging stricter measures. Read more.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Case against man for killing cow in Jalna
Police have registered a case against a man for allegedly killing a cow in Maharashtra's Jalna district after it refused to be milked, an official said. The man, resident of Jamwadi village, was attempting to milk the cow on Tuesday when it kicked him. He then picked up a spade and struck the cow on its head, resulting in its immediate death, the official from Tehsil police station said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Case against man for killing cow in Jalna
Police have registered a case against a man for allegedly killing a cow in Maharashtra's Jalna district after it refused to be milked, an official said. The man, resident of Jamwadi village, was attempting to milk the cow on Tuesday when it kicked him. He then picked up a spade and struck the cow on its head, resulting in its immediate death, the official from Tehsil police station said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Woman kills mother-in-law after fight in Maharashtra's Jalna; held from Parbhani
A 22-year-old woman allegedly killed her mother-in-law at their house in Maharashtra's Jalna district following an argument and then fled after being unable to dispose of the body, police said. The incident took place on Tuesday night and the police arrested the accused woman, Pratiksha Shingare, from neighbouring Parbhani city on Wednesday, they said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Woman kills mother-in-law after fight in Maharashtra's Jalna; held from Parbhani
A 22-year-old woman allegedly killed her mother-in-law at their house in Maharashtra's Jalna district following an argument and then fled after being unable to dispose of the body, police said. The incident took place on Tuesday night and the police arrested the accused woman, Pratiksha Shingare, from neighbouring Parbhani city on Wednesday, they said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: "Revolutionary bill...": Shiv Sena MP Shrikant Shinde on passage of Waqf Amendment Bill 2025 in Lok Sabha
Calling the Waqf Amendment Bill 2025 "revolutionary," Shiv Sena MP Shrikant Shinde on Thursday congratulated the central government for bringing the reformative change. "A revolutionary bill has been passed in the Lok Sabha today...I congratulate the government for bringing this reformative change...This bill will provide benefits to the poor Muslims. When the discussion on Manipur started, Rahul Gandhi was the first person to leave the house...The public should understand that they just want to do politics," Shrikant Shinde told ANI.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: "Revolutionary bill...": Shiv Sena MP Shrikant Shinde on passage of Waqf Amendment Bill 2025 in Lok Sabha
Calling the Waqf Amendment Bill 2025 "revolutionary," Shiv Sena MP Shrikant Shinde on Thursday congratulated the central government for bringing the reformative change. "A revolutionary bill has been passed in the Lok Sabha today...I congratulate the government for bringing this reformative change...This bill will provide benefits to the poor Muslims. When the discussion on Manipur started, Rahul Gandhi was the first person to leave the house...The public should understand that they just want to do politics," Shrikant Shinde told ANI.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: MNS activists confront bank manager over Marathi language issue; video goes viral
After Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) activists urged banks in Thane district to conduct business in Marathi, tensions flared up in Ambernath on Wednesday when a group of party members confronted a nationalized bank's manager for not communicating in the official state language. The incident unfolded when MNS activists entered the bank in the town adjoining Mumbai and aggressively confronted the manager, accusing him of failing to use Marathi while interacting with customers.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: MNS activists confront bank manager over Marathi language issue; video goes viral
After Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) activists urged banks in Thane district to conduct business in Marathi, tensions flared up in Ambernath on Wednesday when a group of party members confronted a nationalized bank's manager for not communicating in the official state language. The incident unfolded when MNS activists entered the bank in the town adjoining Mumbai and aggressively confronted the manager, accusing him of failing to use Marathi while interacting with customers.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: CIDCO razes 100-room unauthorised structure in Navi Mumbai
CIDCO officials on Wednesday demolished an unauthorised building cosisting of 100 rooms located in sector 5 of Kharghar node in Navi Mumbai, an official release stated. CIDCO's Chief Vigilance Officer Suresh Mengade said the department has significantly ramped up its demolition activities over the past 100 days.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: CIDCO razes 100-room unauthorised structure in Navi Mumbai
CIDCO officials on Wednesday demolished an unauthorised building cosisting of 100 rooms located in sector 5 of Kharghar node in Navi Mumbai, an official release stated. CIDCO's Chief Vigilance Officer Suresh Mengade said the department has significantly ramped up its demolition activities over the past 100 days.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Fadnavis needles Sena (UBT) on Waqf bill: 'Will see if they follow Bal Thackeray or Rahul Gandhi'
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Wednesday tried to corner Shiv Sena (UBT) on the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, stating that people will soon know whether Uddhav Thackeray's party upholds Bal Thackeray's Hindu ideology or follows Rahul Gandhi. "The Lok Sabha will soon vote on the Waqf Amendment Bill. Maharashtra will soon know whether Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray's party upholds the views of the revered Shiv Sena chief Balasaheb Thackeray, the Emperor of Hindu Hearts, or Rahul Gandhi!," Fadnavis posted on X.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Fadnavis needles Sena (UBT) on Waqf bill: 'Will see if they follow Bal Thackeray or Rahul Gandhi'
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Wednesday tried to corner Shiv Sena (UBT) on the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, stating that people will soon know whether Uddhav Thackeray's party upholds Bal Thackeray's Hindu ideology or follows Rahul Gandhi. "The Lok Sabha will soon vote on the Waqf Amendment Bill. Maharashtra will soon know whether Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray's party upholds the views of the revered Shiv Sena chief Balasaheb Thackeray, the Emperor of Hindu Hearts, or Rahul Gandhi!," Fadnavis posted on X.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Maharashtra govt revises ready reckoner rates after 2 years; to benefit Rs 10,000 crore
The Maharashtra government has announced a rise in the ready reckoner (RR) rates for 2025-26 after a gap of two years, officials said on Wednesday. The highest rise in the RR rates is in Solapur city (10.17 per cent), followed by Ulhasnagar (9 per cent), Amravati city (8.03 per cent) and Thane city (7.72 per cent). The average rise in the state is 4.39 per cent, excluding Mumbai. It is 5.95 per cent in urban areas governed by municipal corporations, excluding Mumbai.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Maharashtra govt revises ready reckoner rates after 2 years; to benefit Rs 10,000 crore
The Maharashtra government has announced a rise in the ready reckoner (RR) rates for 2025-26 after a gap of two years, officials said on Wednesday. The highest rise in the RR rates is in Solapur city (10.17 per cent), followed by Ulhasnagar (9 per cent), Amravati city (8.03 per cent) and Thane city (7.72 per cent). The average rise in the state is 4.39 per cent, excluding Mumbai. It is 5.95 per cent in urban areas governed by municipal corporations, excluding Mumbai.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Blaze causes gas cylinder blast in flat in Palghar district; fireman, cop injured
A fire broke out in a flat in a residential building in Palghar district and triggered an explosion in a cooking gas cylinder, causing injuries to a firefighter and a policeman during the operation to douse flames on Wednesday night, officials said. The incident took place in Ramdas Nagar in Vasai town and flames were put out at around 8.30 pm, said the Fire Brigade officials.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Blaze causes gas cylinder blast in flat in Palghar district; fireman, cop injured
A fire broke out in a flat in a residential building in Palghar district and triggered an explosion in a cooking gas cylinder, causing injuries to a firefighter and a policeman during the operation to douse flames on Wednesday night, officials said. The incident took place in Ramdas Nagar in Vasai town and flames were put out at around 8.30 pm, said the Fire Brigade officials.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Two more held in Rs 20 crore 'digital arrest' scam
Mumbai Police have nabbed two more persons from West Bengal in connection with a high-profile 'digital arrest' scam, in which an elderly woman was duped of over Rs 20 crore, officials said on Wednesday. The accused have been identified as Saurish Sushanta Nag (41), a resident of Kolkata, and Bapi Nani Gopal Das (53), a resident of Nadia. Both individuals are said to be from the first layer of the cyber fraud network involved in the scam, an official stated.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Two more held in Rs 20 crore 'digital arrest' scam
Mumbai Police have nabbed two more persons from West Bengal in connection with a high-profile 'digital arrest' scam, in which an elderly woman was duped of over Rs 20 crore, officials said on Wednesday. The accused have been identified as Saurish Sushanta Nag (41), a resident of Kolkata, and Bapi Nani Gopal Das (53), a resident of Nadia. Both individuals are said to be from the first layer of the cyber fraud network involved in the scam, an official stated.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Five held with pistols in Mumbai; cops suspect celebrity on target
Mumbai crime branch arrested five members of a gang from Andheri area and seized seven pistols and 21 live rounds from them, police said on Wednesday, adding that they suspect a celebrity was on target of the gang. The motive behind carrying weapons is being investigated, an official said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Five held with pistols in Mumbai; cops suspect celebrity on target
Mumbai crime branch arrested five members of a gang from Andheri area and seized seven pistols and 21 live rounds from them, police said on Wednesday, adding that they suspect a celebrity was on target of the gang. The motive behind carrying weapons is being investigated, an official said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: A court in Mumbai has declared New India Cooperative Bank's former chairman Hiren Bhanu and his wife Gauri Bhanu as proclaimed offenders in connection with the Rs 122 crore embezzlement case, a police official said on Thursday. The same magistrate's court has also allowed the police to attach 21 properties, including a Rs 150-crore Slum Rehabilitation Project, worth Rs 167.85 crore of five accused in the case, marking the first such action in the city after the new criminal laws came into force. We are closing the LIVE blog now

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Hiren Bhanu and his wife Gauri fled the country separately, days before the embezzlement case came to light in February

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