<p><strong>Mumbai News LIVE Updates: </strong><strong data-start="0" data-end="89" data-is-last-node="" data-is-only-node="">Winning the lottery isn&rsquo;t enough, people watch how leaders hold power, BJP MLA takes swipe on Eknath Shinde</strong></p>
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<div class="flex min-h-[46px] justify-start">"Eknath Shinde (current deputy CM) had won a lottery. Not everyone has to win the lottery, but Shinde won it. However, what matters is how a person achieves a position and retains it, and common people observe this," Naik said on Friday at a bhoomi pujan ceremony. Naik said when he was the guardian minister of Thane district, late Vishnu Savra, late BJP MP Chintaman Wanga, and Eknath Shinde were members of DPDC (District Planning and Development Council). (PTI)</div>
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Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Winning the lottery isn&rsquo;t enough, people watch how leaders hold power, BJP MLA takes swipe on Eknath Shinde



"Eknath Shinde (current deputy CM) had won a lottery. Not everyone has to win the lottery, but Shinde won it. However, what matters is how a person achieves a position and retains it, and common people observe this," Naik said on Friday at a bhoomi pujan ceremony. Naik said when he was the guardian minister of Thane district, late Vishnu Savra, late BJP MP Chintaman Wanga, and Eknath Shinde were members of DPDC (District Planning and Development Council). (PTI)




<p><strong>Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mahayuti rift? Eknath Shinde won political lottery, people are observing, says Ganesh Naik</strong><br />Maharashtra Forest Minister and BJP MLA Ganesh Naik has caused a flutter by stating that Shiv Sena leader Eknath Shinde had won a "lottery", apparently referring to his appointment as chief minister in 2022, noting that people observe how a person "earns" his position and retains it. (PTI)</p>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mahayuti rift? Eknath Shinde won political lottery, people are observing, says Ganesh NaikMaharashtra Forest Minister and BJP MLA Ganesh Naik has caused a flutter by stating that Shiv Sena leader Eknath Shinde had won a "lottery", apparently referring to his appointment as chief minister in 2022, noting that people observe how a person "earns" his position and retains it. (PTI)

<p><strong>Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;Mumbai traffic police impose fines on festival-goers flouting rules during celebrations</strong></p>
<p>Several participants travelled in groups on two-wheelers and other vehicles during the festivities. Mumbai Traffic Police, who were out on roads along with the local police to ensure a smooth vehicular movement, took action against people flouting norms during the festival and imposed fines. (PTI)</p>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;Mumbai traffic police impose fines on festival-goers flouting rules during celebrations
Several participants travelled in groups on two-wheelers and other vehicles during the festivities. Mumbai Traffic Police, who were out on roads along with the local police to ensure a smooth vehicular movement, took action against people flouting norms during the festival and imposed fines. (PTI)

<p><strong>Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Rs 1-cr fine imposed on 10,000 vehicles in Mumbai for flouting norms during Dahi Handi</strong><br /><br />Mumbai Police have imposed challans on more than 10,000 vehicles with fines of over Rs 1 crore for violation of traffic rules during the Dahi Handi festival in the city, officials said on Sunday. The festival, held to mark the birth of Lord Krishna, was celebrated on Saturday wherein a large number of troupes comprising young men and women formed human pyramids to break dahi handis (pots of curd) suspended in the air with ropes. (PTI)</p>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Rs 1-cr fine imposed on 10,000 vehicles in Mumbai for flouting norms during Dahi HandiMumbai Police have imposed challans on more than 10,000 vehicles with fines of over Rs 1 crore for violation of traffic rules during the Dahi Handi festival in the city, officials said on Sunday. The festival, held to mark the birth of Lord Krishna, was celebrated on Saturday wherein a large number of troupes comprising young men and women formed human pyramids to break dahi handis (pots of curd) suspended in the air with ropes. (PTI)

<p><strong>Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Court grants bail after long delay in trial</strong></p>
<p>The court, after hearing both the sides, noted the accused was in custody for three years since her arrest on August 5, 2022, and the trial had not progressed.</p>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Court grants bail after long delay in trial
The court, after hearing both the sides, noted the accused was in custody for three years since her arrest on August 5, 2022, and the trial had not progressed.

<p><strong>Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Court considers well-being of accused&rsquo;s daughter in bail plea</strong></p>
<p>The lawyer highlighted that the accused&rsquo;s daughter has been in an orphanage for the past three years and requires the care and presence of her mother.</p>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Court considers well-being of accused&rsquo;s daughter in bail plea
The lawyer highlighted that the accused&rsquo;s daughter has been in an orphanage for the past three years and requires the care and presence of her mother.

<p><strong>Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Defence cites prolonged trial and delays in witness examination</strong></p>
<p>The accused&rsquo;s lawyer, Nitin Hajare of legal aid NGO Dard se Hamdard Tak, stated that although the chargesheet was filed in 2022 and charges framed on January 24, 2024, no witnesses have been examined. The police later reported on April 24, 2025, that the victim was untraceable.</p>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Defence cites prolonged trial and delays in witness examination
The accused&rsquo;s lawyer, Nitin Hajare of legal aid NGO Dard se Hamdard Tak, stated that although the chargesheet was filed in 2022 and charges framed on January 24, 2024, no witnesses have been examined. The police later reported on April 24, 2025, that the victim was untraceable.

<p><strong>Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Victim subjected to forced labor in Mumbai</strong></p>
<p>She claimed that in 2015, the accused moved to Mumbai and lived there since. During this time, they confined her at home, made her do all household chores, and even forced her to work as a babysitter, keeping the money she earned.</p>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Victim subjected to forced labor in Mumbai
She claimed that in 2015, the accused moved to Mumbai and lived there since. During this time, they confined her at home, made her do all household chores, and even forced her to work as a babysitter, keeping the money she earned.

<p><strong>Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Victim moved across states by accused</strong></p>
<p>The victim said the accused first took her to Goa for several months, then moved to Vile Parle in Mumbai for four months, before returning to Goa. She added that they enrolled her in a school in Karnataka, where she stayed for a year.</p>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Victim moved across states by accused
The victim said the accused first took her to Goa for several months, then moved to Vile Parle in Mumbai for four months, before returning to Goa. She added that they enrolled her in a school in Karnataka, where she stayed for a year.

<p><strong>Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Victim recounts kidnapping ordeal</strong></p>
<p>In her statement, the victim claimed that in 2013, the two accused lured her away by promising ice cream.</p>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Victim recounts kidnapping ordeal
In her statement, the victim claimed that in 2013, the two accused lured her away by promising ice cream.

<p><strong>Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mother reunites with daughter</strong></p>
<p>The neighbour identified the girl as the informant's daughter, which led the mother to the location where her daughter was found, the police said.</p>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mother reunites with daughter
The neighbour identified the girl as the informant's daughter, which led the mother to the location where her daughter was found, the police said.

<p><strong>Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Victim traced after nearly a decade</strong></p>
<p>She remained untraceable until on August 3, 2022, a neighbour received a video call from a woman who showed a girl resembling the missing victim.</p>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Victim traced after nearly a decade
She remained untraceable until on August 3, 2022, a neighbour received a video call from a woman who showed a girl resembling the missing victim.

<p><strong>Mumbai News LIVE Updates: According to the prosecution's statement, missing report was filed in 2013</strong></p>
<p>The prosecution stated that the victim's mother filed a missing report at DN Nagar police station in Mumbai on January 22, 2013, after her 7-year-old daughter did not return home from school.</p>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: According to the prosecution's statement, missing report was filed in 2013
The prosecution stated that the victim's mother filed a missing report at DN Nagar police station in Mumbai on January 22, 2013, after her 7-year-old daughter did not return home from school.

<p><strong>Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Bail granted considering separation from child</strong></p>
<p>The court considered that the accused has been "deprived from the company of the child" while remaining in custody for the past three years without her trial proceeding.</p>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Bail granted considering separation from child
The court considered that the accused has been "deprived from the company of the child" while remaining in custody for the past three years without her trial proceeding.

<p><strong>Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Court emphasizes child&rsquo;s right to parental care</strong></p>
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<p><strong>Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Court notes child separated from parents for three years</strong></p>
<p>Last week, Additional Sessions Judge S M Takalikar of Dindoshi court, while granting bail to the woman, observed that the accused&rsquo;s child had been without contact with her parents for the past three years.</p>
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Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Court notes child separated from parents for three years
Last week, Additional Sessions Judge S M Takalikar of Dindoshi court, while granting bail to the woman, observed that the accused&rsquo;s child had been without contact with her parents for the past three years.



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<p><strong>Mumbai News LIVE Updates: 2013 kidnapping case resolved after nearly a decade</strong></p>
<p>The case involves the abduction of a 7-year-old girl in 2013. The victim was located almost ten years later, resulting in the arrest of the woman and her husband in 2022.</p>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: 2013 kidnapping case resolved after nearly a decade
The case involves the abduction of a 7-year-old girl in 2013. The victim was located almost ten years later, resulting in the arrest of the woman and her husband in 2022.

<p><strong>Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Accused mother&rsquo;s child stays in Mumbai children&rsquo;s home since arrest</strong></p>
<p>The accused is the mother of a seven-year-old girl and the latter has been staying at a children's home in Mumbai's Andheri area since her arrest.</p>
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Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Accused mother&rsquo;s child stays in Mumbai children&rsquo;s home since arrest
The accused is the mother of a seven-year-old girl and the latter has been staying at a children's home in Mumbai's Andheri area since her arrest.
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<p><strong>Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Shiv Sena (UBT) wins 20 seats, MNS fails to secure any</strong></p>
<p>In the 288-member state assembly elections, Shiv Sena (UBT) managed to win 20 seats, while the MNS drew a blank for the first time since its formation in 2006.</p>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Shiv Sena (UBT) wins 20 seats, MNS fails to secure any
In the 288-member state assembly elections, Shiv Sena (UBT) managed to win 20 seats, while the MNS drew a blank for the first time since its formation in 2006.

<p><strong>Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mhaske confident of repeating Mahayuti&rsquo;s success despite past setbacks</strong></p>
<p>Mhaske noted that the Samajwadi Party was not part of the Maha Vikas Aghadi during the state assembly elections. He added, "They (Sena UBT and MNS) can come together and form an alliance. We broke the handi (succeeded) in the Lok Sabha, Vidhan Sabha, and we will do it again in the civic body polls." Last year, however, Shiv Sena (UBT) and MNS faced a major setback in the 288-member state assembly elections.</p>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mhaske confident of repeating Mahayuti&rsquo;s success despite past setbacks
Mhaske noted that the Samajwadi Party was not part of the Maha Vikas Aghadi during the state assembly elections. He added, "They (Sena UBT and MNS) can come together and form an alliance. We broke the handi (succeeded) in the Lok Sabha, Vidhan Sabha, and we will do it again in the civic body polls." Last year, however, Shiv Sena (UBT) and MNS faced a major setback in the 288-member state assembly elections.

<p><strong>Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mhaske cites past alliances, says Mahayuti still secured victories</strong></p>
<p>Mhaske pointed out that even when Sena (UBT) had allied with the Samajwadi Party, Congress, and Sharad Pawar-led NCP (SP), the Mahayuti still managed to win both the Lok Sabha and state assembly elections last year.</p>
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Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mhaske cites past alliances, says Mahayuti still secured victories
Mhaske pointed out that even when Sena (UBT) had allied with the Samajwadi Party, Congress, and Sharad Pawar-led NCP (SP), the Mahayuti still managed to win both the Lok Sabha and state assembly elections last year.



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<p><strong>Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Uddhav backs alliance, Raj Thackeray remains silent</strong></p>
<p>Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray has openly supported the possibility of an alliance, while his cousin and MNS president Raj Thackeray has chosen to remain reticent.</p>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Uddhav backs alliance, Raj Thackeray remains silent
Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray has openly supported the possibility of an alliance, while his cousin and MNS president Raj Thackeray has chosen to remain reticent.

<p><strong>Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mhaske says Mahayuti fully prepared as Sena (UBT)&ndash;MNS alliance looms</strong></p>
<p>Addressing reporters on Saturday night, Mhaske stated that whenever the Mahayuti enters an electoral battle, it does so with complete preparation.<br data-start="222" data-end="225" />Meanwhile, leaders from both Sena (UBT) and MNS have expressed that the two parties will &ldquo;most certainly&rdquo; form an alliance for the upcoming local body elections in Maharashtra, though the final decision is expected closer to the polls.</p>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mhaske says Mahayuti fully prepared as Sena (UBT)&ndash;MNS alliance looms
Addressing reporters on Saturday night, Mhaske stated that whenever the Mahayuti enters an electoral battle, it does so with complete preparation.Meanwhile, leaders from both Sena (UBT) and MNS have expressed that the two parties will &ldquo;most certainly&rdquo; form an alliance for the upcoming local body elections in Maharashtra, though the final decision is expected closer to the polls.

<p><strong>Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Santacruz, Colaba record high rainfall in Mumbai on Saturday</strong></p>
<p>On Saturday, Mumbai's Santacruz received 24 cm and Colaba received 8 cm of rainfall.</p>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Santacruz, Colaba record high rainfall in Mumbai on Saturday
On Saturday, Mumbai's Santacruz received 24 cm and Colaba received 8 cm of rainfall.

<p><strong>Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai records heavy rainfall in 24 hours</strong></p>
<p>Mumbai received 92.81 mm of rainfall between 8 AM on August 16 and 8 AM on August 17, with the eastern suburbs recording 78.15 mm and the western suburbs 103.98 mm.</p>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai records heavy rainfall in 24 hours
Mumbai received 92.81 mm of rainfall between 8 AM on August 16 and 8 AM on August 17, with the eastern suburbs recording 78.15 mm and the western suburbs 103.98 mm.

<p><strong>Mumbai News LIVE Updates: IMD predicts 'heavy to very heavy rain' in Mumbai with strong winds</strong></p>
<p>Mumbai city and suburbs are likely to witness heavy to very heavy rainfall, accompanied by gusty winds of 40&ndash;50 kmph, gusting up to 60 kmph on Sunday morning.</p>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: IMD predicts 'heavy to very heavy rain' in Mumbai with strong winds
Mumbai city and suburbs are likely to witness heavy to very heavy rainfall, accompanied by gusty winds of 40&ndash;50 kmph, gusting up to 60 kmph on Sunday morning.

<p><strong>Mumbai News LIVE Updates: IMD warns of inundation in low-lying areas due to heavy rainfall</strong></p>
<p>Surface runoff/ Inundation may occur at some fully saturated soils &amp; low-lying areas over the Area of Concern (AoC) as shown in the map due to expected rainfall occurrence in the next 24 hours, the release said.</p>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: IMD warns of inundation in low-lying areas due to heavy rainfall
Surface runoff/ Inundation may occur at some fully saturated soils &amp; low-lying areas over the Area of Concern (AoC) as shown in the map due to expected rainfall occurrence in the next 24 hours, the release said.

<p><strong>Mumbai News LIVE Updates: IMD issues 24-hour flash flood risk alert for Konkan, Goa and Mumbai</strong></p>
<p>According to a press release, 24 hours Outlook for the Flash Flood Risk (FFR) till 1130 IST of 17-08-2025: Moderate to High flash flood risk likely over a few watersheds &amp; neighbourhoods of the following Met Sub-divisions during the next 24 hours. Konkan &amp; Goa - North Goa, South Goa, Mumbai City, Palghar, Raigarh, Ratnagiri, Sindhudurg and Suburban Mumbai districts.</p>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: IMD issues 24-hour flash flood risk alert for Konkan, Goa and Mumbai
According to a press release, 24 hours Outlook for the Flash Flood Risk (FFR) till 1130 IST of 17-08-2025: Moderate to High flash flood risk likely over a few watersheds &amp; neighbourhoods of the following Met Sub-divisions during the next 24 hours. Konkan &amp; Goa - North Goa, South Goa, Mumbai City, Palghar, Raigarh, Ratnagiri, Sindhudurg and Suburban Mumbai districts.

<p><strong>Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Flash flood risk in Konkan, Goa and Mumbai amid heavy rainfall</strong></p>
<p>Amid heavy downpour, flash floods are likely in Konkan and Goa, including Mumbai City, Palghar, Raigarh, Ratnagiri, Sindhudurg and Suburban Mumbai districts.</p>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Flash flood risk in Konkan, Goa and Mumbai amid heavy rainfall
Amid heavy downpour, flash floods are likely in Konkan and Goa, including Mumbai City, Palghar, Raigarh, Ratnagiri, Sindhudurg and Suburban Mumbai districts.

<p><strong>Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;Mithi River water level rises, IMD issues flash flood alert for Konkan</strong></p>
<p>After continuous heavy rainfall, the water level of Mumbai&rsquo;s Mithi River has increased, while the IMD has issued a flash flood alert for Konkan, including Mumbai.</p>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;Mithi River water level rises, IMD issues flash flood alert for Konkan
After continuous heavy rainfall, the water level of Mumbai&rsquo;s Mithi River has increased, while the IMD has issued a flash flood alert for Konkan, including Mumbai.

<p><strong>Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Navi Mumbai man duped of Rs 1.47 crore in property fraud</strong></p>
<p>Police have registered a case against a real estate company director and two others for allegedly cheating a man of Rs 1.47 crore after promising him six flats with the amount in Navi Mumbai a decade ago, officials said on Sunday. The accused lured the 57-year-old transport firm owner from CBD Belapur in Navi Mumbai with the promises of multiple flats and collected the sum between June 2011 and January 2016, they said. The victim was assured that a formal Agreement for Sale would be executed and possession of flats would be handed over.</p>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Navi Mumbai man duped of Rs 1.47 crore in property fraud
Police have registered a case against a real estate company director and two others for allegedly cheating a man of Rs 1.47 crore after promising him six flats with the amount in Navi Mumbai a decade ago, officials said on Sunday. The accused lured the 57-year-old transport firm owner from CBD Belapur in Navi Mumbai with the promises of multiple flats and collected the sum between June 2011 and January 2016, they said. The victim was assured that a formal Agreement for Sale would be executed and possession of flats would be handed over.

<p><strong>Mumbai News LIVE Updates: In Photos: Aala re aala, Govinda ala! Mumbai celebrates Dahi Handi with enthusiasm</strong></p>
<p>It was a rush of colour, chaos and collaboration all over the city on Saturday as it celebrated dahi handi. Our photographers got to experience it up, close, and personal. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/in-photos-aala-re-aala-govinda-ala-mumbai-celebrates-dahi-handi-with-enthusiasm-23589795"><strong>Read more.</strong></a></p>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: In Photos: Aala re aala, Govinda ala! Mumbai celebrates Dahi Handi with enthusiasm
It was a rush of colour, chaos and collaboration all over the city on Saturday as it celebrated dahi handi. Our photographers got to experience it up, close, and personal. Read more.

<p><strong>Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai: Sion police prove their mettle, foil copper cable theft</strong></p>
<p>On Independence Day, while the police were on high alert across the city, a daring heist was foiled in the Sion Fort area. A gang of around 30 men was caught using a JCB excavator to dig up and steal underground MTNL copper cables.<a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-crime-news/article/mumbai-sion-police-prove-their-mettle-foil-copper-cable-theft-23589779"><strong> Read more.</strong></a></p>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai: Sion police prove their mettle, foil copper cable theft
On Independence Day, while the police were on high alert across the city, a daring heist was foiled in the Sion Fort area. A gang of around 30 men was caught using a JCB excavator to dig up and steal underground MTNL copper cables. Read more.

<p><strong>Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai: Now, crooks enter homes, snatch chains off residents&rsquo; necks</strong></p>
<p>Chain snatchings are a notorious menace on Mumbai&rsquo;s streets, but in two separate incidents in the western suburbs on August 15, thieves entered homes to grab gold ornaments off the women living there. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-crime-news/article/mumbai-now-crooks-enter-homes-snatch-chains-off-residents-necks-23589778"><strong>Read more.</strong></a></p>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai: Now, crooks enter homes, snatch chains off residents&rsquo; necks
Chain snatchings are a notorious menace on Mumbai&rsquo;s streets, but in two separate incidents in the western suburbs on August 15, thieves entered homes to grab gold ornaments off the women living there. Read more.

<p><strong>Mumbai News LIVE Updates: From civic school to German college: Pune teen earns spot at Robert Bosch College</strong></p>
<p>Shravani Tonge, 15, a student from a municipal school in Pune district has become the first in the state to earn a full scholarship at the prestigious Robert Bosch College in Germany, part of the United World Colleges (UWC) network. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/from-civic-school-to-german-college-pune-teen-earns-spot-at-robert-bosch-college-23589780"><strong>Read more.</strong></a></p>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: From civic school to German college: Pune teen earns spot at Robert Bosch College
Shravani Tonge, 15, a student from a municipal school in Pune district has become the first in the state to earn a full scholarship at the prestigious Robert Bosch College in Germany, part of the United World Colleges (UWC) network. Read more.

<p><strong>Mumbai News LIVE Updates: BMC&rsquo;s &lsquo;pot of sins&rsquo; broken, says Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis</strong></p>
<p>In a veiled dig at the Shiv Sena (UBT), Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Saturday said a change is imminent in the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), as the BJP-led Mahayuti has &ldquo;broken a pot of sins&rdquo; of those who looted the civic body. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/bmcs-pot-of-sins-broken-says-maharashtra-cm-devendra-fadnavis-23589784"><strong>Read more.</strong></a></p>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: BMC&rsquo;s &lsquo;pot of sins&rsquo; broken, says Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis
In a veiled dig at the Shiv Sena (UBT), Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Saturday said a change is imminent in the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), as the BJP-led Mahayuti has &ldquo;broken a pot of sins&rdquo; of those who looted the civic body. Read more.

<p><strong>Mumbai News LIVE Updates: 2 dead, 210 injured during Dahi Handi celebrations in Mumbai</strong></p>
<p>Despite heavy rain on Saturday, Mumbai&rsquo;s Gokulashtami spirit remained undeterred as dahi handi celebrations went ahead across the city. The festivities, however, were marred by tragedy with the deaths of a 39-year-old man and a 14-year-old boy, though neither incident occurred during pyramid formations. By 12.30 am, at least 210 Govindas had sustained injuries during the celebrations. According to the BMC, 142 of them were discharged after receiving treatment, while 68 continue to remain hospitalised. Of the total injured, 91 were reported in the island city, 45 in the eastern suburbs, and 74 in the western suburbs.</p>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: 2 dead, 210 injured during Dahi Handi celebrations in Mumbai
Despite heavy rain on Saturday, Mumbai&rsquo;s Gokulashtami spirit remained undeterred as dahi handi celebrations went ahead across the city. The festivities, however, were marred by tragedy with the deaths of a 39-year-old man and a 14-year-old boy, though neither incident occurred during pyramid formations. By 12.30 am, at least 210 Govindas had sustained injuries during the celebrations. According to the BMC, 142 of them were discharged after receiving treatment, while 68 continue to remain hospitalised. Of the total injured, 91 were reported in the island city, 45 in the eastern suburbs, and 74 in the western suburbs.

<p><strong>Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai weather updates: Orange alert as waterlogging affects many areas</strong></p>
<p>Heavy downpour on Saturday resulted in many city areas waterlogged and flooded. Waterlogging has been reported at many areas like Gandhi Market, which is a chronic affected spot, Antop Hill area, Everard Nagar near Chunabhatti, Hans Mogra Junction near Andheri, and inside the tunnels from Mankhurd T Junction to Maharashtra Nagar. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-weather-updates-orange-alert-as-waterlogging-affects-many-areas-23589782"><strong>Read more.</strong></a></p>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai weather updates: Orange alert as waterlogging affects many areas
Heavy downpour on Saturday resulted in many city areas waterlogged and flooded. Waterlogging has been reported at many areas like Gandhi Market, which is a chronic affected spot, Antop Hill area, Everard Nagar near Chunabhatti, Hans Mogra Junction near Andheri, and inside the tunnels from Mankhurd T Junction to Maharashtra Nagar. Read more.

<p><strong>Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Janmashtami 2025: 95 injured, two critical, one falls to death while tying rope during Dahi Handi celebrations</strong></p>
<p>Multiple injuries have been reported in Mumbai as the celebrations of Janmashtami commenced in the city during heavy rainfall on Saturday. Information has been recorded by various hospitals in Mumbai and Thane that till 9pm on Saturday, around 95 people playing Govinda have been injured, with 19 undergoing treatment, 2 in critical condition, and 76 being discharged. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/janmashtami-2025-95-injured-two-critical-one-falls-to-death-while-tying-rope-during-dahi-handi-celebrations-23589783"><strong>Read more.</strong></a></p>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Janmashtami 2025: 95 injured, two critical, one falls to death while tying rope during Dahi Handi celebrations
Multiple injuries have been reported in Mumbai as the celebrations of Janmashtami commenced in the city during heavy rainfall on Saturday. Information has been recorded by various hospitals in Mumbai and Thane that till 9pm on Saturday, around 95 people playing Govinda have been injured, with 19 undergoing treatment, 2 in critical condition, and 76 being discharged. Read more.

<p><strong>Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai: 2 dead, 2 hurt after landslide in Vikhroli's Varsha Nagar</strong></p>
<p>A tragic landslide in Vikhroli in the wee hours of Saturday claimed the lives of two family members and left two others critically injured, once again exposing the city&rsquo;s recurring monsoon vulnerabilities. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-2-dead-2-hurt-after-landslide-in-vikhrolis-varsha-nagar-23589781"><strong>Read more.</strong></a></p>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai: 2 dead, 2 hurt after landslide in Vikhroli's Varsha Nagar
A tragic landslide in Vikhroli in the wee hours of Saturday claimed the lives of two family members and left two others critically injured, once again exposing the city&rsquo;s recurring monsoon vulnerabilities. Read more.

<p><strong>Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Entire stretch of Mumbai Coastal Road opened for vehicles all days of week</strong></p>
<p>The Dharmaveer Swarajya Rakshak Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj Road, popularly known as Mumbai Coastal Road, was opened 24X7 for all kinds of four-wheelers and buses from Saturday morning, a civic official said. The order to open all the bridges, tunnels and underpasses of both South and North-bound lanes for vehicular traffic was issued on Friday, he said. All the work of the coastal road is finished, the order said.</p>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Entire stretch of Mumbai Coastal Road opened for vehicles all days of week
The Dharmaveer Swarajya Rakshak Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj Road, popularly known as Mumbai Coastal Road, was opened 24X7 for all kinds of four-wheelers and buses from Saturday morning, a civic official said. The order to open all the bridges, tunnels and underpasses of both South and North-bound lanes for vehicular traffic was issued on Friday, he said. All the work of the coastal road is finished, the order said.

<p><strong>Mumbai News LIVE Updates:</strong> Maharashtra Forest Minister and BJP MLA Ganesh Naik has caused a flutter by stating that Shiv Sena leader Eknath Shinde had won a "lottery", apparently referring to his appointment as chief minister in 2022, noting that people observe how a person "earns" his position and retains it. We are closing the LIVE blog now</p>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: This is not the first time Naik has targeted Shinde. In July, Naik had alleged that outsiders were exploiting Navi Mumbai`s resources

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