Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Besides quota, vacant posts were filled during Shinde's tenure, say Shiv Sena leaders
Earlier in the day, Shiv Sena ministers Uday Samant and Dada Bhuse defended the work done by Shinde for the Marathas and asserted that the community was given the 10 per cent reservation when he headed the state government. Besides the quota, vacant posts were filled during Shinde's tenure as CM, they added.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Besides quota, vacant posts were filled during Shinde's tenure, say Shiv Sena leaders
Earlier in the day, Shiv Sena ministers Uday Samant and Dada Bhuse defended the work done by Shinde for the Marathas and asserted that the community was given the 10 per cent reservation when he headed the state government. Besides the quota, vacant posts were filled during Shinde's tenure as CM, they added.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Govt had given 10 per cent reservation to Marathas when I was CM, says Shinde
"If you want to know why Manoj Jarange has returned, ask Eknath Shinde. Last time, when he had gone to Navi Mumbai as the chief minister, he had resolved the matter. Then why has it come up again? All these answers can only be given by Shinde," Thackeray had said. Shinde said on Sunday that when he was the CM, his government gave 10 per cent reservation to the Maratha community under the Socially and Educationally Backward Classes (SEBC) category. It also formed a panel to trace Kunbi references, which benefited the Maratha community, said the deputy CM, who also heads the Shiv Sena.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Govt had given 10 per cent reservation to Marathas when I was CM, says Shinde
"If you want to know why Manoj Jarange has returned, ask Eknath Shinde. Last time, when he had gone to Navi Mumbai as the chief minister, he had resolved the matter. Then why has it come up again? All these answers can only be given by Shinde," Thackeray had said. Shinde said on Sunday that when he was the CM, his government gave 10 per cent reservation to the Maratha community under the Socially and Educationally Backward Classes (SEBC) category. It also formed a panel to trace Kunbi references, which benefited the Maratha community, said the deputy CM, who also heads the Shiv Sena.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Thackeray should have gathered all the information, says Shinde
He (Thackeray) should have gathered all the information," said Shinde, who was in Dare village in Satara district on the occasion of the ongoing Ganesh festival. Shinde's office said he was expected to return to Mumbai by Sunday night. On Saturday, Thackeray had said only Shinde could explain everything about the Maratha agitation and the reservation issue.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Thackeray should have gathered all the information, says Shinde
He (Thackeray) should have gathered all the information," said Shinde, who was in Dare village in Satara district on the occasion of the ongoing Ganesh festival. Shinde's office said he was expected to return to Mumbai by Sunday night. On Saturday, Thackeray had said only Shinde could explain everything about the Maratha agitation and the reservation issue.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Raj should have gathered all information on Maratha quota before making remarks, says Shinde Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Sunday said that MNS president Raj Thackeray should have sought all details concerning the Maratha quota before targeting him over the issue. Talking to reporters in Satara, Shinde said Thackeray should have also asked why the reservation given to the Maratha community when Devendra Fadnavis was the CM from 2014-19 was struck down by the Supreme Court. The legislation had stood the legal test in the High Court. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Raj should have gathered all information on Maratha quota before making remarks, says ShindeMaharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Sunday said that MNS president Raj Thackeray should have sought all details concerning the Maratha quota before targeting him over the issue. Talking to reporters in Satara, Shinde said Thackeray should have also asked why the reservation given to the Maratha community when Devendra Fadnavis was the CM from 2014-19 was struck down by the Supreme Court. The legislation had stood the legal test in the High Court. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: '10 per cent reservation given to Marathas when Shinde was CM'
Talking to reporters, both Samant and Bhuse said, "Ten per cent reservation was given to the Maratha community when Shinde was the CM." Apart from reservations, vacant posts were filled during Shinde's tenure as CM, the two ministers added. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: '10 per cent reservation given to Marathas when Shinde was CM'
Talking to reporters, both Samant and Bhuse said, "Ten per cent reservation was given to the Maratha community when Shinde was the CM." Apart from reservations, vacant posts were filled during Shinde's tenure as CM, the two ministers added. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Maharashtra Sena ministers respond to Raj, say Marathas got quota when Shinde was CM Maharashtra ministers Uday Samant and Dada Bhuse, both from the Shiv Sena, on Sunday defended the work done by Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde for the Marathas and asserted the community was given 10 per cent reservation when he headed the state government. Shinde was chief minister from June 30, 2022 to December 5, 2024. The legislation to provide 10 per cent quota to the Maratha community was passed in February last year. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Maharashtra Sena ministers respond to Raj, say Marathas got quota when Shinde was CMMaharashtra ministers Uday Samant and Dada Bhuse, both from the Shiv Sena, on Sunday defended the work done by Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde for the Marathas and asserted the community was given 10 per cent reservation when he headed the state government. Shinde was chief minister from June 30, 2022 to December 5, 2024. The legislation to provide 10 per cent quota to the Maratha community was passed in February last year. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Sule takes a veiled swipe at cousin Ajit Pawar
"The leaders who accused Sharad Pawar of not taking any decision for Marathas were in power for several years in the Congress-NCP government," she said, in a veiled swipe at Deputy CM and her cousin Ajit Pawar.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Sule takes a veiled swipe at cousin Ajit Pawar
"The leaders who accused Sharad Pawar of not taking any decision for Marathas were in power for several years in the Congress-NCP government," she said, in a veiled swipe at Deputy CM and her cousin Ajit Pawar.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Demonstrators demanded sanitation arrangements, says Sule
She said Jarange was feeling drowsy due to fasting. The Baramati MP stated that demonstrators demanded improved lighting and sanitation arrangements at Azad Maidan.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Demonstrators demanded sanitation arrangements, says Sule
She said Jarange was feeling drowsy due to fasting. The Baramati MP stated that demonstrators demanded improved lighting and sanitation arrangements at Azad Maidan.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Maratha protesters blocked Sule's car and raised slogans against former Union minister Sharad Pawar
While returning, Maratha protesters blocked Sule's car and raised slogans against former Union minister Sharad Pawar. "Nobody is opposing the reservation for the Maratha community. The cabinet should take a decision," the NCP (SP) working president told reporters. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Maratha protesters blocked Sule's car and raised slogans against former Union minister Sharad Pawar
While returning, Maratha protesters blocked Sule's car and raised slogans against former Union minister Sharad Pawar. "Nobody is opposing the reservation for the Maratha community. The cabinet should take a decision," the NCP (SP) working president told reporters. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Sule demands special Maharashtra legislature session to resolve Maratha issue With Maratha quota protests intensifying, NCP (SP) leader Supriya Sule on Sunday demanded that the Maharashtra government convene a special session of the state legislature and an all-party meeting to resolve the vexed issue. Sule visited Azad Maidan, where quota leader Manoj Jarange has been observing a hunger strike since Friday. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Sule demands special Maharashtra legislature session to resolve Maratha issueWith Maratha quota protests intensifying, NCP (SP) leader Supriya Sule on Sunday demanded that the Maharashtra government convene a special session of the state legislature and an all-party meeting to resolve the vexed issue. Sule visited Azad Maidan, where quota leader Manoj Jarange has been observing a hunger strike since Friday. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: BJP questions Sharad Pawar's contribution to Maratha welfare; Sule faces protests With quota leader Manoj Jarange amplifying his criticism of Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, the BJP on Sunday targeted veteran politician Sharad Pawar and accused him of failing to take steps for the welfare of the Maratha community when he was in power. The BJP lashed out at the NCP (SP) chief a day after he said that a Constitutional amendment was necessary to lift the "52 per cent ceiling" on quotas placed by the Supreme Court. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: BJP questions Sharad Pawar's contribution to Maratha welfare; Sule faces protestsWith quota leader Manoj Jarange amplifying his criticism of Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, the BJP on Sunday targeted veteran politician Sharad Pawar and accused him of failing to take steps for the welfare of the Maratha community when he was in power. The BJP lashed out at the NCP (SP) chief a day after he said that a Constitutional amendment was necessary to lift the "52 per cent ceiling" on quotas placed by the Supreme Court. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Congress accuses government of inaction, warns infighting is holding people to ransom
Sawant further alleged that the government has not clarified its stand after the sub-committee meeting or shown seriousness in resolving the matter. "The government is either insensitive and unwilling to find a solution through dialogue, or it is completely incompetent. Moreover, the infighting over the chief minister's chair is holding people to ransom," he claimed. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Congress accuses government of inaction, warns infighting is holding people to ransom
Sawant further alleged that the government has not clarified its stand after the sub-committee meeting or shown seriousness in resolving the matter. "The government is either insensitive and unwilling to find a solution through dialogue, or it is completely incompetent. Moreover, the infighting over the chief minister's chair is holding people to ransom," he claimed. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Congress warns Mumbai could grind to a halt as Maratha agitation continues
As the agitation continues in Mumbai, there is a possibility that the country's financial capital could come to a standstill at the start of the week, he said. "The country can't afford this. While the government advises Mumbaikars to remain calm, agitators who have travelled from villages are struggling for food, water and shelter. The government should not ignore their plight. Jarange's health is also the state government's responsibility," he stated. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Congress warns Mumbai could grind to a halt as Maratha agitation continues
As the agitation continues in Mumbai, there is a possibility that the country's financial capital could come to a standstill at the start of the week, he said. "The country can't afford this. While the government advises Mumbaikars to remain calm, agitators who have travelled from villages are struggling for food, water and shelter. The government should not ignore their plight. Jarange's health is also the state government's responsibility," he stated. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Congress leader accuses Mahayuti government of betraying Maratha community amid fresh quota stir
The Congress leader pointed out that during a Jarange-led quota protest at Vashi in January 2024, the Mahayuti government had given assurances to the agitators and celebrated by throwing 'gulal', but the fresh agitation now shows that it has failed to keep its word. "It is clear that the government has deceived the community. Hence, if the Maratha agitators have come to Mumbai, the responsibility lies with the Mahayuti government to act swiftly," Sawant said. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Congress leader accuses Mahayuti government of betraying Maratha community amid fresh quota stir
The Congress leader pointed out that during a Jarange-led quota protest at Vashi in January 2024, the Mahayuti government had given assurances to the agitators and celebrated by throwing 'gulal', but the fresh agitation now shows that it has failed to keep its word. "It is clear that the government has deceived the community. Hence, if the Maratha agitators have come to Mumbai, the responsibility lies with the Mahayuti government to act swiftly," Sawant said. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: CM and his deputies did nothing to prevent the stir, alleges Congress
Neither Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, the deputy chief ministers, nor members of the sub-committee made any effort to prevent the stir, he alleged. Jarange has launched an indefinite hunger strike in Mumbai, demanding 10 per cent quota for Marathas and seeking that they be recognised as Kunbis -- an agrarian caste included in the Other Backward Classes category -- which will make them eligible for reservation in government jobs and education. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: CM and his deputies did nothing to prevent the stir, alleges Congress
Neither Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, the deputy chief ministers, nor members of the sub-committee made any effort to prevent the stir, he alleged. Jarange has launched an indefinite hunger strike in Mumbai, demanding 10 per cent quota for Marathas and seeking that they be recognised as Kunbis -- an agrarian caste included in the Other Backward Classes category -- which will make them eligible for reservation in government jobs and education. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mahayuti Government must act swiftly, says Congress on Manoj Jarange's agitation&nbsp;
The responsibility of finding an urgent solution to the ongoing Maratha reservation agitation lies with the Mahayuti government, Congress leader Sachin Sawant said on Sunday. The Maharashtra Congress spokesperson, in a statement, claimed that the government was informed well in advance about the Maratha quota agitation led by activist Manoj Jarange, but it delayed the formation of a cabinet sub-committee. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mahayuti Government must act swiftly, says Congress on Manoj Jarange's agitation&nbsp;
The responsibility of finding an urgent solution to the ongoing Maratha reservation agitation lies with the Mahayuti government, Congress leader Sachin Sawant said on Sunday. The Maharashtra Congress spokesperson, in a statement, claimed that the government was informed well in advance about the Maratha quota agitation led by activist Manoj Jarange, but it delayed the formation of a cabinet sub-committee. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: 16 roads affected, 60 BEST bus routes diverted or suspended amid Jarange's protest
As of 4 pm on Sunday, 16 roads were affected due to the Maratha Morcha agitation, leading to the diversion, curtailment, or suspension of over 60 BEST bus routes. Additionally, three more roads saw diversions for Ganpati Visarjan, affecting around 15 further routes.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: 16 roads affected, 60 BEST bus routes diverted or suspended amid Jarange's protest
As of 4 pm on Sunday, 16 roads were affected due to the Maratha Morcha agitation, leading to the diversion, curtailment, or suspension of over 60 BEST bus routes. Additionally, three more roads saw diversions for Ganpati Visarjan, affecting around 15 further routes.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: BJP alleges protest has funding from Opposition
"If Jarange restricts his demand to Marathwada, the government may examine it. But in Konkan, where I come from, Marathas and Kunbis have distinct identities and are content with their present status. Marathas cannot get quota benefits through the OBC category," Rane said. The BJP leader also alleged Opposition NCP (SP) MLA Rohit Pawar had funded Jarange's protest and said he could provide proof if the latter denied it.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: BJP alleges protest has funding from Opposition
"If Jarange restricts his demand to Marathwada, the government may examine it. But in Konkan, where I come from, Marathas and Kunbis have distinct identities and are content with their present status. Marathas cannot get quota benefits through the OBC category," Rane said. The BJP leader also alleged Opposition NCP (SP) MLA Rohit Pawar had funded Jarange's protest and said he could provide proof if the latter denied it.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Jarange's demand may not be acceptable across Maharashtra, says minister
"Normally, delegations come to meet the CM, not the other way round. However, he (Fadnavis) is so flexible that he can even go. But it must bring a solution, not just lead to humiliation," Patil said. Rane claimed Jarange's demand to classify all Marathas as Kunbis and include them in the OBC category would not be acceptable across Maharashtra.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Jarange's demand may not be acceptable across Maharashtra, says minister
"Normally, delegations come to meet the CM, not the other way round. However, he (Fadnavis) is so flexible that he can even go. But it must bring a solution, not just lead to humiliation," Patil said. Rane claimed Jarange's demand to classify all Marathas as Kunbis and include them in the OBC category would not be acceptable across Maharashtra.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Minister cites constitutional limitations
Speaking to reporters in Solapur district on Sunday, Chandrakant Patil said Marathas never faced untouchability and were not backward by caste, but shrinking landholdings over the years pushed them into financial distress. Patil also said Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis is never rigid but there are some constitutional limitations. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Minister cites constitutional limitations
Speaking to reporters in Solapur district on Sunday, Chandrakant Patil said Marathas never faced untouchability and were not backward by caste, but shrinking landholdings over the years pushed them into financial distress. Patil also said Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis is never rigid but there are some constitutional limitations. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Maratha community must benefit from existing EWS quota, say ministers
Maharashtra ministers Chandrakant Patil and Nitesh Rane, both from the BJP, have said the Maratha community should benefit from the existing EWS quota rather than being categorised as OBCs. Both Patil and Rane belong to the Maratha community. Rane also accused NCP (SP) MLA Rohit Pawar of funding Jarange's protest.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Maratha community must benefit from existing EWS quota, say ministers
Maharashtra ministers Chandrakant Patil and Nitesh Rane, both from the BJP, have said the Maratha community should benefit from the existing EWS quota rather than being categorised as OBCs. Both Patil and Rane belong to the Maratha community. Rane also accused NCP (SP) MLA Rohit Pawar of funding Jarange's protest.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: 'Will get Marathas reservation under OBC category no matter what'
Asserting that he will not leave Mumbai till his demands are met, Jarange said, "The government has records of 58 lakh Marathas as Kunbis." Jarange, who refused to soften his stand after a delegation under retired HC judge Sandeep Shinde met him a day earlier, on Sunday said, "From tomorrow, I will stop taking water as the government is not accepting the demands. But I am not going back till the quota demand is met. We will get Marathas reservation under the OBC category no matter what." (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: 'Will get Marathas reservation under OBC category no matter what'
Asserting that he will not leave Mumbai till his demands are met, Jarange said, "The government has records of 58 lakh Marathas as Kunbis." Jarange, who refused to soften his stand after a delegation under retired HC judge Sandeep Shinde met him a day earlier, on Sunday said, "From tomorrow, I will stop taking water as the government is not accepting the demands. But I am not going back till the quota demand is met. We will get Marathas reservation under the OBC category no matter what." (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Jarange threatens to give up water from Monday; BJP ministers raise EWS angle Manoj Jarange's stir at Mumbai's Azad Maidan for Maratha quota entered the third day on Sunday with the activist hardening his stand by maintaining his demand was constitutionally valid, even as some Maharashtra ministers from the BJP said the community must avail the existing EWS quota. He has been demanding 10 per cent quota for Marathas and wants them to be recognised as Kunbis -- an agrarian caste included in the Other Backward Classes category -- which will make them eligible for reservation in government jobs and education. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Jarange threatens to give up water from Monday; BJP ministers raise EWS angleManoj Jarange's stir at Mumbai's Azad Maidan for Maratha quota entered the third day on Sunday with the activist hardening his stand by maintaining his demand was constitutionally valid, even as some Maharashtra ministers from the BJP said the community must avail the existing EWS quota. He has been demanding 10 per cent quota for Marathas and wants them to be recognised as Kunbis -- an agrarian caste included in the Other Backward Classes category -- which will make them eligible for reservation in government jobs and education. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Won't leave Mumbai until govt accepts Maratha quota demand: Jarange
Activist Manoj Jarange on Sunday asserted he will not leave Mumbai until his demand for reservation to the Maratha community is met, as his hunger strike entered the third day. He also claimed his demand was constitutionally valid and that the government has records showing Kunbis and Marathas are the same caste. A large number of agitators were present at the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT) impacting traffic in the area and nearby junctions, according to police.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Won't leave Mumbai until govt accepts Maratha quota demand: Jarange
Activist Manoj Jarange on Sunday asserted he will not leave Mumbai until his demand for reservation to the Maratha community is met, as his hunger strike entered the third day. He also claimed his demand was constitutionally valid and that the government has records showing Kunbis and Marathas are the same caste. A large number of agitators were present at the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT) impacting traffic in the area and nearby junctions, according to police.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Maratha quota issue: Govt working on solution, Oppn doing politics, says minister
Maharashtra minister Radhakrishna Vikhe Patil on Sunday said the state government was working to resolve the Maratha quota issue and will take legal advice on a proposal submitted by activist Manoj Jarange over the matter. Talking to reporters, Vikhe Patil also accused the Opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) leaders of "doing politics" instead of contributing for a solution to the issue.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Maratha quota issue: Govt working on solution, Oppn doing politics, says minister
Maharashtra minister Radhakrishna Vikhe Patil on Sunday said the state government was working to resolve the Maratha quota issue and will take legal advice on a proposal submitted by activist Manoj Jarange over the matter. Talking to reporters, Vikhe Patil also accused the Opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) leaders of "doing politics" instead of contributing for a solution to the issue.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Marathas should utilise EWS quota: BJP ministers
Maharashtra ministers Chandrakant Patil and Nitesh Rane have said the Maratha community should benefit from the existing EWS quota rather than being categorised as OBC, a demand raised by activist Manoj Jarange. Rane also accused NCP (SP) MLA Rohit Pawar of funding Jarange's protest, while BJP leader Keshav Upadhye claimed a handful of parties in the Opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) were resorting to "divide-and-rule" politics over the Maratha quota issue. Both Patil and Rane belong to the Maratha community. Jarange has been staging an indefinite hunger strike at the Azad Maidan in south Mumbai from Friday to press for the reservation.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Marathas should utilise EWS quota: BJP ministers
Maharashtra ministers Chandrakant Patil and Nitesh Rane have said the Maratha community should benefit from the existing EWS quota rather than being categorised as OBC, a demand raised by activist Manoj Jarange. Rane also accused NCP (SP) MLA Rohit Pawar of funding Jarange's protest, while BJP leader Keshav Upadhye claimed a handful of parties in the Opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) were resorting to "divide-and-rule" politics over the Maratha quota issue. Both Patil and Rane belong to the Maratha community. Jarange has been staging an indefinite hunger strike at the Azad Maidan in south Mumbai from Friday to press for the reservation.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Toilets, drinking water arranged for Maratha quota protesters: BMC
Nearly 800 sanitation workers have been deployed to maintain cleanliness and arrangements also made for more than 300 toilets for Maratha quota protesters in Mumbai, the city civic body said on Sunday. The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation has also arranged for drinking water and garbage collection, as the agitation by the Maratha community members for reservation entered the third day on Sunday, the BMC said in a release. Thousands of people from the Maratha community have arrived in Mumbai from various parts of Maharashtra to participate in the quota agitation, spearheaded by Jarange, at Azad Maidan in south Mumbai.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Toilets, drinking water arranged for Maratha quota protesters: BMC
Nearly 800 sanitation workers have been deployed to maintain cleanliness and arrangements also made for more than 300 toilets for Maratha quota protesters in Mumbai, the city civic body said on Sunday. The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation has also arranged for drinking water and garbage collection, as the agitation by the Maratha community members for reservation entered the third day on Sunday, the BMC said in a release. Thousands of people from the Maratha community have arrived in Mumbai from various parts of Maharashtra to participate in the quota agitation, spearheaded by Jarange, at Azad Maidan in south Mumbai.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Maratha quota demand: Govt in huddle as Jarange's protest enters 3rd day
Maharashtra Water Resources Minister Radhakrishna Vikhe Patil met Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis late night to discuss the ongoing hunger strike by activist Manoj Jarange in Mumbai to press for Maratha quota, sources said on Sunday. Vikhe Patil heads a cabinet sub-committee on issues related to the Maratha community's demand for reservation and its social, educational and economic condition.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Maratha quota demand: Govt in huddle as Jarange's protest enters 3rd day
Maharashtra Water Resources Minister Radhakrishna Vikhe Patil met Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis late night to discuss the ongoing hunger strike by activist Manoj Jarange in Mumbai to press for Maratha quota, sources said on Sunday. Vikhe Patil heads a cabinet sub-committee on issues related to the Maratha community's demand for reservation and its social, educational and economic condition.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Maratha quota row: CM Fadnavis is flexible, says minister
Maharashtra minister Chandrakant Patil on Sunday hinted at Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis' intervention if it could resolve the Maratha quota issue, as activist Manoj Jarange's agitation for reservation entered the third day. Jarange has been staging a hunger strike at Azad Maidan in south Mumbai from Friday to press for a 10 per cent quota for the Maratha community. He wants Marathas to be recognised as Kunbis -- an agrarian caste included in the Other Backward Classes category -- which will make them eligible for reservation in government jobs and education, though OBC leaders are opposed to it.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Maratha quota row: CM Fadnavis is flexible, says minister
Maharashtra minister Chandrakant Patil on Sunday hinted at Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis' intervention if it could resolve the Maratha quota issue, as activist Manoj Jarange's agitation for reservation entered the third day. Jarange has been staging a hunger strike at Azad Maidan in south Mumbai from Friday to press for a 10 per cent quota for the Maratha community. He wants Marathas to be recognised as Kunbis -- an agrarian caste included in the Other Backward Classes category -- which will make them eligible for reservation in government jobs and education, though OBC leaders are opposed to it.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Cheating case accused held after 9 years in Palghar
Police have arrested a cheating case accused, who was on the run for nine years and living with a changed name in Maharashtra's Palghar district, officials said on Sunday. The case pertains to a fraud committed by six persons between December 2012 and June 2016 who connived with the manager of a co-operative bank in Thane district and mortgaged fake gold jewellery to avail a lone Rs 75,37,085.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Cheating case accused held after 9 years in Palghar
Police have arrested a cheating case accused, who was on the run for nine years and living with a changed name in Maharashtra's Palghar district, officials said on Sunday. The case pertains to a fraud committed by six persons between December 2012 and June 2016 who connived with the manager of a co-operative bank in Thane district and mortgaged fake gold jewellery to avail a lone Rs 75,37,085.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Doctors say Jarange Patil stable on Day 3 of protest, weakness due to fasting
A team of doctors examined activist Jarange Patil on the third day of his protest. Apart from weakness due to fasting, no major health concerns were observed, the doctors stated.
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Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Doctors say Jarange Patil stable on Day 3 of protest, weakness due to fasting
A team of doctors examined activist Jarange Patil on the third day of his protest. Apart from weakness due to fasting, no major health concerns were observed, the doctors stated.


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Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Traffic movement back to normal after container hits vehicle caused disruptions
The accident-hit container was later moved to the roadside with the help of a hydra machine. Traffic on the Ghodbunder Road moved slowly for nearly one-and-a-half hours before the road was completely cleared

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Traffic movement back to normal after container hits vehicle caused disruptions
The accident-hit container was later moved to the roadside with the help of a hydra machine. Traffic on the Ghodbunder Road moved slowly for nearly one-and-a-half hours before the road was completely cleared

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Fire department evacuates driver trapped inisde the truck after accident in Navi Mumbai
The fire department and disaster management cell staff immediately launched a rescue operation and the driver was pulled out of the vehicle after 20 to 25 minutes. The driver suffered minor injuries to both legs. A doctor from the TMC's ambulance present at the scene administered first aid, after which the driver was handed over to the Kasarwadavali police for further assistance

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Fire department evacuates driver trapped inisde the truck after accident in Navi Mumbai
The fire department and disaster management cell staff immediately launched a rescue operation and the driver was pulled out of the vehicle after 20 to 25 minutes. The driver suffered minor injuries to both legs. A doctor from the TMC's ambulance present at the scene administered first aid, after which the driver was handed over to the Kasarwadavali police for further assistance

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Driver trapped inside the container after the accident
It was not specified what materials were being carried in the two vehicles which collided at Navi Mumbai. Following the accident, the driver of the Gujarat-bound container got trapped inside his cabin.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Driver trapped inside the container after the accident
It was not specified what materials were being carried in the two vehicles which collided at Navi Mumbai. Following the accident, the driver of the Gujarat-bound container got trapped inside his cabin.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Thane container accident creates traffic disruption
The accident took place at 4.48 am near Rutu Enclave Complex, leading to traffic disruption for more than an hour, they said. The container, heading from Nhava Sheva in <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-crime-news/article/navi-mumbai-murder-accused-apprehended-after-13-years-on-the-run-23587712" rel="nofollow">Navi Mumbai</a> to Surat in Gujarat rammed into another container parked on the roadside where the Metro construction work was underway,

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Thane container accident creates traffic disruption
The accident took place at 4.48 am near Rutu Enclave Complex, leading to traffic disruption for more than an hour, they said. The container, heading from Nhava Sheva in Navi Mumbai to Surat in Gujarat rammed into another container parked on the roadside where the Metro construction work was underway,

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Driver injured as container hits another vehicle in Thane
The driver of a container truck was injured after the vehicle rammed into another container on the busy Ghodbunder Road in Maharashtra's Thane city early on Sunday, civic officials said. The accident took place at 4.48 am near Rutu Enclave Complex, leading to traffic disruption for more than an hour, they said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Driver injured as container hits another vehicle in Thane
The driver of a container truck was injured after the vehicle rammed into another container on the busy Ghodbunder Road in Maharashtra's Thane city early on Sunday, civic officials said. The accident took place at 4.48 am near Rutu Enclave Complex, leading to traffic disruption for more than an hour, they said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Virar building collapse: Four more arrested in ongoing probe
Four more people have been arrested for the collapse of Ramabai Apartment building in Virar, after the case was handed over to the Crime Branch. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/virar-building-collapse-four-more-arrested-in-ongoing-probe-23591803">Read more.</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Virar building collapse: Four more arrested in ongoing probe
Four more people have been arrested for the collapse of Ramabai Apartment building in Virar, after the case was handed over to the Crime Branch. Read more.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai: Ray of hope as Chira Bazar residents assured of homes in 3-4 days
Days after the sudden collapse of Chunniwala Building at Chira Bazar left 17 families homeless, affected residents have once again submitted their documents at the Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority (MHADA) main office on Thursday. This step, officials confirmed, was necessary to verify the eligibility of each tenant and allot them temporary homes. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-ray-of-hope-as-chira-bazar-residents-assured-of-homes-in-3-4-days-23591800">Read more.</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai: Ray of hope as Chira Bazar residents assured of homes in 3-4 days
Days after the sudden collapse of Chunniwala Building at Chira Bazar left 17 families homeless, affected residents have once again submitted their documents at the Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority (MHADA) main office on Thursday. This step, officials confirmed, was necessary to verify the eligibility of each tenant and allot them temporary homes. Read more.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai local train updates: Central Railway cancels mega block, adds night trains for Ganeshotsav devotees
If you wanted to go mandal-hopping but were worried about missing the last train then the railways has got your back. In relief for lakhs of Ganpati Bappa&rsquo;s devotees, the Central Railway has cancelled the planned mega block on both the main Line and Harbour line this Sunday, August 31. The railways will now also be running special trains at night for devotees. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-local-train-updates-central-railway-cancels-mega-block-adds-night-trains-for-ganeshotsav-devotees-23591799">Read more.</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai local train updates: Central Railway cancels mega block, adds night trains for Ganeshotsav devotees
If you wanted to go mandal-hopping but were worried about missing the last train then the railways has got your back. In relief for lakhs of Ganpati Bappa&rsquo;s devotees, the Central Railway has cancelled the planned mega block on both the main Line and Harbour line this Sunday, August 31. The railways will now also be running special trains at night for devotees. Read more.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Maratha quota protest enters Day 3; may intensify after Ganeshotsav
As the first round of talks between the government and protestors remained inconclusive, Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange claimed that if their demands are not met in the next five to six days, more Marathas will pour into the city from rural parts, making things difficult for administration. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/maratha-quota-protest-enters-day-3-may-intensify-after-ganeshotsav-23591796">Read more.</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Maratha quota protest enters Day 3; may intensify after Ganeshotsav
As the first round of talks between the government and protestors remained inconclusive, Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange claimed that if their demands are not met in the next five to six days, more Marathas will pour into the city from rural parts, making things difficult for administration. Read more.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Maratha quota protest brings Vashi to a standstill
More than 1000 protestors staged a rasta roko in Vashi around noon on Saturday, halting traffic for nearly an hour. Shouting slogans against the state government, the agitators alleged that despite their peaceful protest, the authorities have failed to provide them with even basic facilities like food and drinking water. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/maratha-quota-protest-brings-vashi-to-a-standstill-23591798">Read more.</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Maratha quota protest brings Vashi to a standstill
More than 1000 protestors staged a rasta roko in Vashi around noon on Saturday, halting traffic for nearly an hour. Shouting slogans against the state government, the agitators alleged that despite their peaceful protest, the authorities have failed to provide them with even basic facilities like food and drinking water. Read more.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Maratha quota protest: Morcha gets unruly, cops escort women to safety
The city witnessed a second consecutive day of disruption on Friday as the ongoing Maratha Morcha descended into chaos, throwing life in South and Central Mumbai completely off-kilter. Massive crowds thronged the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT) and adjoining areas, paralysing the city&rsquo;s transport and road networks for several hours, and leaving lakhs of commuters stranded and frustrated. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/maratha-quota-protest-morcha-gets-unruly-cops-escort-women-to-safety-23591795">Read more.</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Maratha quota protest: Morcha gets unruly, cops escort women to safety
The city witnessed a second consecutive day of disruption on Friday as the ongoing Maratha Morcha descended into chaos, throwing life in South and Central Mumbai completely off-kilter. Massive crowds thronged the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT) and adjoining areas, paralysing the city&rsquo;s transport and road networks for several hours, and leaving lakhs of commuters stranded and frustrated. Read more.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Only Eknath Shinde can tell why quota agitation started again: Raj Thackeray
MNS chief Raj Thackeray on Saturday said Maharashtra deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde should be asked why the Maratha reservation issue has reared its head again as Shinde had resolved it last time. Maratha activist Manoj Jarange's hunger strike at Azad Maidan in south Mumbai for reservation for the community entered the second day on Saturday.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Only Eknath Shinde can tell why quota agitation started again: Raj Thackeray
MNS chief Raj Thackeray on Saturday said Maharashtra deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde should be asked why the Maratha reservation issue has reared its head again as Shinde had resolved it last time. Maratha activist Manoj Jarange's hunger strike at Azad Maidan in south Mumbai for reservation for the community entered the second day on Saturday.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Two arrested for Rs 1.25 crore 'digital arrest' scam
The Cyber Cell of Mumbai Police has arrested two persons from Jalgaon for allegedly helping fraudsters dupe a 72-year-old woman of around Rs 1.25 crore through a 'digital arrest' scam, an official said on Saturday. Rohit Sonar and Hitesh Patil allegedly allowed the fraudsters to use their bank accounts to receive money and transfer it abroad. On August 18, the woman received a call from an unknown person claiming to be "Deputy Commissioner of Police Sanjay Arora." The caller accused her of being involved in serious crimes such as money laundering, and asked her to pay up or face consequences.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Two arrested for Rs 1.25 crore 'digital arrest' scam
The Cyber Cell of Mumbai Police has arrested two persons from Jalgaon for allegedly helping fraudsters dupe a 72-year-old woman of around Rs 1.25 crore through a 'digital arrest' scam, an official said on Saturday. Rohit Sonar and Hitesh Patil allegedly allowed the fraudsters to use their bank accounts to receive money and transfer it abroad. On August 18, the woman received a call from an unknown person claiming to be "Deputy Commissioner of Police Sanjay Arora." The caller accused her of being involved in serious crimes such as money laundering, and asked her to pay up or face consequences.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Sunday said that MNS president Raj Thackeray should have sought all details concerning the Maratha quota before targeting him over the issue. We are closing the LIVE blog now

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: On Saturday, Thackeray had said only Shinde could explain everything about the Maratha agitation and the reservation issue

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