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Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Supriya Sule claims Amit Shah assured to look into Beed Sarpanch murder case&nbsp;
Nationalist Congress Party (Sharadchandra Pawar) lawmaker Supriya Sule on Tuesday claimed Union Home Minister Amit Shah had assured her that he would look into the Sarpanch Santosh Deshmukh murder case. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/news/india-news/article/beed-sarpanch-murder-amit-shah-assured-us-he-will-look-into-santosh-deshmukh-case-claims-supriya-sule-23485764" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Read more</a>
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Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Supriya Sule claims Amit Shah assured to look into Beed Sarpanch murder case&nbsp;
Nationalist Congress Party (Sharadchandra Pawar) lawmaker Supriya Sule on Tuesday claimed Union Home Minister Amit Shah had assured her that he would look into the Sarpanch Santosh Deshmukh murder case. Read more

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Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Khar Police issues third summon to Ranveer Allahbadia
Mumbai Police issued third summon to podcaster Ranveer Allahbadia in connection with the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/indias-got-latent-row-maharashtra-cyber-cell-refuses-samay-rainas-request-to-record-statement-via-video-conferencing-23485051" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">India's got latent row</a>, the police officials said on Tuesday. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-crime-news/article/indias-got-latent-row-khar-police-in-mumbai-issues-third-summon-to-ranveer-allahbadia-23485779" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Read More</a>
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Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Khar Police issues third summon to Ranveer Allahbadia
Mumbai Police issued third summon to podcaster Ranveer Allahbadia in connection with the&nbsp;India's got latent row, the police officials said on Tuesday. Read More
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Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Maharashtra cabinet gives nod for creation of 346 new posts in Anti-Narcotic Task Force 
The Maharashtra cabinet on Tuesday approved the creation of 346 new posts in the Anti-Narcotics Task Force (ANTF), and the setting up of the Sixth State Finance Commission, among other decisions, officials said. The Maharashtra government announced the formation of the ANTF in 2023 to combat drug-related crimes, and to increase its capabilities, 346 new posts will be created, they said. The cabinet has also approved a Rs 1,594-crore solar energy project to improve the energy efficiency of the Mhaisal lift irrigation scheme in Sangli district. The project will irrigate 1,08,197 hectares of land in drought-prone regions. Among other decisions, the cabinet also sanctioned the establishment of the Sixth State Finance Commission, which will play a crucial role in financial planning and resource allocation. According to officials, the state government has decided to provide land to the National Highways Logistics Management Limited (NHLML) for ropeway projects across the state to improve connectivity and boost infrastructure development.
The cabinet has allocated Rs 1,275.78 crore for the Varakhede Londhe (Barrage) medium project in Chalisgaon taluka of Jalgaon district. This project aims to provide irrigation facilities to 8,290 hectares of land in Chalisgaon and Bhadgaon talukas. They said land has also been allocated for a bridge over a drainage canal for Dinanath Mangeshkar Hospital in Pune.&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Maharashtra cabinet gives nod for creation of 346 new posts in Anti-Narcotic Task Force
The Maharashtra cabinet on Tuesday approved the creation of 346 new posts in the Anti-Narcotics Task Force (ANTF), and the setting up of the Sixth State Finance Commission, among other decisions, officials said. The Maharashtra government announced the formation of the ANTF in 2023 to combat drug-related crimes, and to increase its capabilities, 346 new posts will be created, they said. The cabinet has also approved a Rs 1,594-crore solar energy project to improve the energy efficiency of the Mhaisal lift irrigation scheme in Sangli district. The project will irrigate 1,08,197 hectares of land in drought-prone regions. Among other decisions, the cabinet also sanctioned the establishment of the Sixth State Finance Commission, which will play a crucial role in financial planning and resource allocation. According to officials, the state government has decided to provide land to the National Highways Logistics Management Limited (NHLML) for ropeway projects across the state to improve connectivity and boost infrastructure development.
The cabinet has allocated Rs 1,275.78 crore for the Varakhede Londhe (Barrage) medium project in Chalisgaon taluka of Jalgaon district. This project aims to provide irrigation facilities to 8,290 hectares of land in Chalisgaon and Bhadgaon talukas. They said land has also been allocated for a bridge over a drainage canal for Dinanath Mangeshkar Hospital in Pune.&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Byculla zoo to remain open tomorrow
In view of the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has announced that the Veermata Jijabai Bhosale Botanical Garden and Zoo will remain open for visitors on Wednesday, February 19. However, it will be closed on Thursday, February 20.
The zoo is closed is on Wednesdays every week, but as per a resolution previously approved by the Mumbai civic body, its has been decided to keep such amenities open even on public holidays which fall on Wednesdays. Accordingly, they are closed the following day.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Byculla zoo to remain open tomorrow
In view of the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has announced that the Veermata Jijabai Bhosale Botanical Garden and Zoo will remain open for visitors on Wednesday, February 19. However, it will be closed on Thursday, February 20.
The zoo is closed is on Wednesdays every week, but as per a resolution previously approved by the Mumbai civic body, its has been decided to keep such amenities open even on public holidays which fall on Wednesdays. Accordingly, they are closed the following day.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Three injured as SUV rams into them at housing complex in Thane district 
Three persons were injured after an SUV rammed into them in a housing complex in Maharashtra's Thane district on Tuesday, police said. A video of the incident that took place in the Kashimira area in the morning has surfaced on social media. An official from the Kashigaon police station said the SUV dashed into three persons in the housing complex. The injured persons were undergoing treatment at a local hospital. The official said a case under relevant provisions of the Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita and Motor Vehicles Act has been registered against the driver, who has been detained. In the video, the rashly-driven SUV can be seen ramming into the victims.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Three injured as SUV rams into them at housing complex in Thane district
Three persons were injured after an SUV rammed into them in a housing complex in Maharashtra's Thane district on Tuesday, police said. A video of the incident that took place in the Kashimira area in the morning has surfaced on social media. An official from the Kashigaon police station said the SUV dashed into three persons in the housing complex. The injured persons were undergoing treatment at a local hospital. The official said a case under relevant provisions of the Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita and Motor Vehicles Act has been registered against the driver, who has been detained. In the video, the rashly-driven SUV can be seen ramming into the victims.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Amit Shah assured us he will look into Santosh Deshmukh murder case, claims Supriya Sule
NCP (SP) MP Supriya Sule on Tuesday claimed Union Home Minister Amit Shah had assured her that he would look into the sarpanch Santosh Deshmukh murder case.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Amit Shah assured us he will look into Santosh Deshmukh murder case, claims Supriya Sule
NCP (SP) MP Supriya Sule on Tuesday claimed Union Home Minister Amit Shah had assured her that he would look into the sarpanch Santosh Deshmukh murder case.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Minor girl well aware of 'bad touch', says HC; refuses to quash ex-Army officer's imprisonment
The Bombay High Court has refused to quash a court martial order sentencing a former Lieutenant Colonel to five years' imprisonment for sexually assaulting an 11-year-old girl, noting the victim was well aware of the "bad touch"

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Minor girl well aware of 'bad touch', says HC; refuses to quash ex-Army officer's imprisonment
The Bombay High Court has refused to quash a court martial order sentencing a former Lieutenant Colonel to five years' imprisonment for sexually assaulting an 11-year-old girl, noting the victim was well aware of the "bad touch"

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Fadnavis asks police to contact Wikipedia over 'objectionable' writing about Sambhaji Maharaj
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday said he had directed the state cyber police to approach Wikipedia, and ask for the removal of 'objectionable' content about Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj on the popular online encyclopedia.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Fadnavis asks police to contact Wikipedia over 'objectionable' writing about Sambhaji Maharaj
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday said he had directed the state cyber police to approach Wikipedia, and ask for the removal of 'objectionable' content about Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj on the popular online encyclopedia.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: No psychological trauma, says HC; refuses relief to blast convict claiming solitary confinement
The Bombay High Court on Tuesday said there was no concern of any "psychological trauma" to Himayat Baig, convicted in the 2010 Pune German bakery blast case, who had alleged solitary confinement in prison.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: No psychological trauma, says HC; refuses relief to blast convict claiming solitary confinement
The Bombay High Court on Tuesday said there was no concern of any "psychological trauma" to Himayat Baig, convicted in the 2010 Pune German bakery blast case, who had alleged solitary confinement in prison.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Nothing wrong in Shinde setting up medical aid cell: CM Fadnavis
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday said there is nothing wrong in the setting up of a medical aid cell at Mantralaya by Deputy CM Eknath Shinde as the aim is to help people.&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Nothing wrong in Shinde setting up medical aid cell: CM Fadnavis
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday said there is nothing wrong in the setting up of a medical aid cell at Mantralaya by Deputy CM Eknath Shinde as the aim is to help people.&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Sapkal takes charge, says he will work to bring Congress back to power in Maharashtra
Newly-appointed Maharashtra Congress president Harshwardhan Sapkal on Tuesday took charge of his post and said he would work to strengthen the party's organization in the state and bring it back to power.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Sapkal takes charge, says he will work to bring Congress back to power in Maharashtra
Newly-appointed Maharashtra Congress president Harshwardhan Sapkal on Tuesday took charge of his post and said he would work to strengthen the party's organization in the state and bring it back to power.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Ravindra Natya Mandir to reopen on February 28
Ravindra Natya Mandir and P L Deshpande Maharashtra Kala Academy will reopen on February 28 after extensive renovations. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, along with deputy chief ministers Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar, will attend the reopening ceremony, where the academy&rsquo;s new emblem will be unveiled. Cultural Affairs Minister Ashish Shelar stated that the revamped venue will mark a "new dawn" for Maharashtra&rsquo;s arts community. Upgrades include advanced sound systems, improved interiors, two small theatres, exhibition halls, rehearsal rooms, an open-air stage, and studios for virtual filming and sound recording. The academy will also introduce 20 certificate and diploma courses in various art forms.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Ravindra Natya Mandir to reopen on February 28
Ravindra Natya Mandir and P L Deshpande Maharashtra Kala Academy will reopen on February 28 after extensive renovations. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, along with deputy chief ministers Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar, will attend the reopening ceremony, where the academy&rsquo;s new emblem will be unveiled. Cultural Affairs Minister Ashish Shelar stated that the revamped venue will mark a "new dawn" for Maharashtra&rsquo;s arts community. Upgrades include advanced sound systems, improved interiors, two small theatres, exhibition halls, rehearsal rooms, an open-air stage, and studios for virtual filming and sound recording. The academy will also introduce 20 certificate and diploma courses in various art forms.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;No psychological trauma; Bombay High Court refuses relief to blast Pune German Bakery blast case convict
Baig in a petition filed last year claimed he has been kept in solitary confinement at the Nashik Central Prison in Maharashtra for the last 12 years. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/no-psychological-trauma-bombay-high-court-refuses-relief-to-blast-pune-german-bakery-blast-case-convict-23485626" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Read more</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;No psychological trauma; Bombay High Court refuses relief to blast Pune German Bakery blast case convict
Baig in a petition filed last year claimed he has been kept in solitary confinement at the Nashik Central Prison in Maharashtra for the last 12 years. Read more

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;Thane Municipal Corporation to hold Zonal Democracy Day on March 17
The Thane Municipal Corporation (TMC) will hold Zonal Democracy Day on March 17 to address public grievances. Citizens must submit their complaints by March 3 at their respective zonal offices. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/thane-municipal-corporation-to-hold-zonal-democracy-day-on-march-17-23485682" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Read more</a>
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Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;Thane Municipal Corporation to hold Zonal Democracy Day on March 17
The Thane Municipal Corporation (TMC) will hold Zonal Democracy Day on March 17 to address public grievances. Citizens must submit their complaints by March 3 at their respective zonal offices. Read more
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Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Maharashtra govt forms panel to study, implement MSP schemes
The Maharashtra government on Monday issued an order to form a committee to study and implement minimum support price (MSP) schemes under the Pradhan Mantri Annadata Aay Sanrakshan Abhiyan (PM-AASHA).
As per the order, the committee will submit a detailed report within one month, including suggestions and recommendations for the government on effectively implementing the MSP schemes across the state.
The state Cooperation, Marketing and Textile Department issued the government resolution (GR) on Monday.&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Maharashtra govt forms panel to study, implement MSP schemes
The Maharashtra government on Monday issued an order to form a committee to study and implement minimum support price (MSP) schemes under the Pradhan Mantri Annadata Aay Sanrakshan Abhiyan (PM-AASHA).
As per the order, the committee will submit a detailed report within one month, including suggestions and recommendations for the government on effectively implementing the MSP schemes across the state.
The state Cooperation, Marketing and Textile Department issued the government resolution (GR) on Monday.&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: &lsquo;No one has licence to speak whatever in name of freedom of speech,&rsquo; says SC to Ranveer Allahbadia
The Supreme Court started hearing podcaster Ranveer Allahbadia&rsquo;s plea on Tuesday, requesting relief from multiple FIRs filed against him over his controversial remarks on the YouTube show India&rsquo;s Got Latent. The Court reprimanded Allahbadia, questioning whether his comments could be considered anything other than obscene. &ldquo;If this is not obscenity, what is?&rdquo; the Court asked. The justices further criticized the language used, stating that it would cause shame to daughters, sisters, parents, and society at large. The Court also questioned why the FIRs against him should be dismissed or merged.
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Mumbai News LIVE Updates: &lsquo;No one has licence to speak whatever in name of freedom of speech,&rsquo; says SC to Ranveer Allahbadia
The Supreme Court started hearing podcaster Ranveer Allahbadia&rsquo;s plea on Tuesday, requesting relief from multiple FIRs filed against him over his controversial remarks on the YouTube show India&rsquo;s Got Latent. The Court reprimanded Allahbadia, questioning whether his comments could be considered anything other than obscene. &ldquo;If this is not obscenity, what is?&rdquo; the Court asked. The justices further criticized the language used, stating that it would cause shame to daughters, sisters, parents, and society at large. The Court also questioned why the FIRs against him should be dismissed or merged.
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Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Congress' Nana Patole questions Gyanesh Kumar's appointment as CEC, demands Supreme Court intervention
Congress leader Nana Patole criticizes the appointment of Gyanesh Kumar as Chief Election Commissioner, stating that the decision was made before the Supreme Court's verdict. He accuses the BJP of attempting to manipulate democracy and demands an impartial person for the role, urging Supreme Court intervention.
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<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WATCH?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc-Etfw">#WATCH</a> | Mumbai | On the appointment of Gyanesh Kumar as the new Chief Election Commissioner, Congress leader Nana Patole says, "The decision of the Supreme Court is still pending. The Chief Election Commissioner has been appointed without waiting for that decision... We&hellip; <a href="https://t.co/biI0Jm50Uy">pic.twitter.com/biI0Jm50Uy</a>
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Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Congress' Nana Patole questions Gyanesh Kumar's appointment as CEC, demands Supreme Court intervention
Congress leader Nana Patole criticizes the appointment of Gyanesh Kumar as Chief Election Commissioner, stating that the decision was made before the Supreme Court's verdict. He accuses the BJP of attempting to manipulate democracy and demands an impartial person for the role, urging Supreme Court intervention.

#WATCH | Mumbai | On the appointment of Gyanesh Kumar as the new Chief Election Commissioner, Congress leader Nana Patole says, "The decision of the Supreme Court is still pending. The Chief Election Commissioner has been appointed without waiting for that decision... We&hellip; pic.twitter.com/biI0Jm50Uy
&mdash; ANI (@ANI) February 18, 2025


Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Harshwardhan Sapkal takes charge as Maharashtra Congress president
Congress leader Harshwardhan Sapkal officially assumes his role as the Maharashtra Congress president, marking a new phase for the party's state leadership.
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<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WATCH?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc-Etfw">#WATCH</a> | Mumbai: Congress leader Harshwardhan Sapkal takes charge as Maharashtra Congress president <a href="https://t.co/tWGJ6tiBmC">pic.twitter.com/tWGJ6tiBmC</a>
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Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Harshwardhan Sapkal takes charge as Maharashtra Congress president
Congress leader Harshwardhan Sapkal officially assumes his role as the Maharashtra Congress president, marking a new phase for the party's state leadership.

#WATCH | Mumbai: Congress leader Harshwardhan Sapkal takes charge as Maharashtra Congress president pic.twitter.com/tWGJ6tiBmC
&mdash; ANI (@ANI) February 18, 2025


Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Congress questions urgency in Gyanesh Kumar's appointment as CEC
Congress leader Ramesh Chennithala criticizes the government's decision to appoint Gyanesh Kumar as Chief Election Commissioner before the Supreme Court's hearing, calling it an arbitrary move that threatens democracy.
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<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WATCH?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc-Etfw">#WATCH</a> | Mumbai | On the appointment of Gyanesh Kumar as the new Chief Election Commissioner, Congress leader Ramesh Chennithala says, "The case is in Supreme Court and has a hearing on 19th. What was the hurry? The verdict should have been awaited... This is a question of saving&hellip; <a href="https://t.co/pkyVohopRN">pic.twitter.com/pkyVohopRN</a>
&mdash; ANI (@ANI) <a href="https://twitter.com/ANI/status/1891765942453141825?ref_src=twsrc-Etfw">February 18, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Congress questions urgency in Gyanesh Kumar's appointment as CEC
Congress leader Ramesh Chennithala criticizes the government's decision to appoint Gyanesh Kumar as Chief Election Commissioner before the Supreme Court's hearing, calling it an arbitrary move that threatens democracy.

#WATCH | Mumbai | On the appointment of Gyanesh Kumar as the new Chief Election Commissioner, Congress leader Ramesh Chennithala says, "The case is in Supreme Court and has a hearing on 19th. What was the hurry? The verdict should have been awaited... This is a question of saving&hellip; pic.twitter.com/pkyVohopRN
&mdash; ANI (@ANI) February 18, 2025


Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Shaina NC supports Supreme Court's stance on India's Got Latent controversy
Shiv Sena leader Shaina NC agrees with the Supreme Court's remarks on the India's Got Latent controversy, emphasizing the need for legal accountability while upholding the country's culture and civilization.
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<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WATCH?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc-Etfw">#WATCH</a> | Mumbai: On Supreme Court's comment on India's Got Latent controversy, Shiv Sena leader Shaina NC says, "Whatever Supreme Court said is right...nobody wants to target an individual but for an example, there must be fear of law... India is a country where culture and&hellip; <a href="https://t.co/QVRkua41YS">pic.twitter.com/QVRkua41YS</a>
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Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Shaina NC supports Supreme Court's stance on India's Got Latent controversy
Shiv Sena leader Shaina NC agrees with the Supreme Court's remarks on the India's Got Latent controversy, emphasizing the need for legal accountability while upholding the country's culture and civilization.

#WATCH | Mumbai: On Supreme Court's comment on India's Got Latent controversy, Shiv Sena leader Shaina NC says, "Whatever Supreme Court said is right...nobody wants to target an individual but for an example, there must be fear of law... India is a country where culture and&hellip; pic.twitter.com/QVRkua41YS
&mdash; ANI (@ANI) February 18, 2025


Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Arif Naseem Khan criticizes lack of youth employment discussions amid political conflicts
Maharashtra Congress leader Arif Naseem Khan laments that political parties are preoccupied with power struggles, leaving no space for discussions on youth employment in the state.
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<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WATCH?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc-Etfw">#WATCH</a> | Mumbai | Maharashtra Congress leader Arif Naseem Khan says, "There is no discussion on employment of youth... All the parties are mingled in the conflict of power..." <a href="https://t.co/QM2PHc9iIj">pic.twitter.com/QM2PHc9iIj</a>
&mdash; ANI (@ANI) <a href="https://twitter.com/ANI/status/1891772405833412735?ref_src=twsrc-Etfw">February 18, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Arif Naseem Khan criticizes lack of youth employment discussions amid political conflicts
Maharashtra Congress leader Arif Naseem Khan laments that political parties are preoccupied with power struggles, leaving no space for discussions on youth employment in the state.

#WATCH | Mumbai | Maharashtra Congress leader Arif Naseem Khan says, "There is no discussion on employment of youth... All the parties are mingled in the conflict of power..." pic.twitter.com/QM2PHc9iIj
&mdash; ANI (@ANI) February 18, 2025


Mumbai News LIVE Updates: State cabinet gives nod for creation of 346 new posts in Anti-Narcotic Task Force
The Maharashtra cabinet on Tuesday approved the creation of 346 new posts in the Anti-Narcotics Task Force (ANTF), and the setting up of the Sixth State Finance Commission, among other decisions, officials said. The state government announced the formation of the ANTF in 2023 to combat drug-related crimes, and to increase its capabilities, 346 new posts will be created, they said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: State cabinet gives nod for creation of 346 new posts in Anti-Narcotic Task Force
The Maharashtra cabinet on Tuesday approved the creation of 346 new posts in the Anti-Narcotics Task Force (ANTF), and the setting up of the Sixth State Finance Commission, among other decisions, officials said. The state government announced the formation of the ANTF in 2023 to combat drug-related crimes, and to increase its capabilities, 346 new posts will be created, they said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Thane Municipal Corporation to hold Zonal Democracy Day on March 17
In an effort to ensure the swift resolution of public grievances, the Thane Municipal Corporation (TMC) has announced the organisation of Zonal Democracy Day on March 17, following the model of the Taluka-level Democracy Day.This initiative will be held on the third Monday of every month at the zonal level.....<a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/thane-municipal-corporation-to-hold-zonal-democracy-day-on-march-17-23485682" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Read More</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Thane Municipal Corporation to hold Zonal Democracy Day on March 17
In an effort to ensure the swift resolution of public grievances, the Thane Municipal Corporation (TMC) has announced the organisation of Zonal Democracy Day on March 17, following the model of the Taluka-level Democracy Day.This initiative will be held on the third Monday of every month at the zonal level.....Read More

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: 'Trying to hide the truth,' alleges Sanjay Raut; questions government over stampede incidents
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut, on Tuesday, raised serious concerns over the recent stampede incidents in New Delhi Railway station, alleging that the government is attempting to suppress the truth.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: 'Trying to hide the truth,' alleges Sanjay Raut; questions government over stampede incidents
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut, on Tuesday, raised serious concerns over the recent stampede incidents in New Delhi Railway station, alleging that the government is attempting to suppress the truth.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Sarpanch murder: One accused still at large, this is unacceptable, says Sule
NCP (SP) Lok Sabha member Supriya Sule on Tuesday criticised the Maharashtra administration over failure to arrest one of the absconding accused in Beed sarpanch murder case even after two months of the incident.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Sarpanch murder: One accused still at large, this is unacceptable, says Sule
NCP (SP) Lok Sabha member Supriya Sule on Tuesday criticised the Maharashtra administration over failure to arrest one of the absconding accused in Beed sarpanch murder case even after two months of the incident.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Farmer leaders divided over proposed Nagpur-Goa highway project
A division has emerged among farmer leaders in Maharashtra's Vidarbha and Marathwada regions over the proposed 802-kilometre Nagpur-Goa Shaktipeeth Expressway, with opposing views on land acquisition and the project's perceived benefits. The highway, which is expected to pass through 12 districts of Maharashtra before entering Goa, has sparked controversy, with farmer leaders from the western part of the state, including Marathwada, Sangli, and Kolhapur, voicing strong objections......<a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/farmer-leaders-divided-over-proposed-nagpur-goa-highway-project-23485648" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Read More</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Farmer leaders divided over proposed Nagpur-Goa highway project
A division has emerged among farmer leaders in Maharashtra's Vidarbha and Marathwada regions over the proposed 802-kilometre Nagpur-Goa Shaktipeeth Expressway, with opposing views on land acquisition and the project's perceived benefits. The highway, which is expected to pass through 12 districts of Maharashtra before entering Goa, has sparked controversy, with farmer leaders from the western part of the state, including Marathwada, Sangli, and Kolhapur, voicing strong objections......Read More

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: SC grants interim protection to YouTuber Ranveer Allahabadia but raps him for his comments
The Supreme Court on Tuesday granted interim protection from arrest to YouTuber and podcaster Ranveer Allahabadia, in connection with multiple FIRs filed against him across the country following his controversial remarks during his appearance on the show India&rsquo;s Got Latent.....<a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/indias-got-latent-row-sc-grants-interim-protection-to-youtuber-ranveer-allahabadia-but-raps-him-for-his-comments-23485633" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Read More</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: SC grants interim protection to YouTuber Ranveer Allahabadia but raps him for his comments
The Supreme Court on Tuesday granted interim protection from arrest to YouTuber and podcaster Ranveer Allahabadia, in connection with multiple FIRs filed against him across the country following his controversial remarks during his appearance on the show India&rsquo;s Got Latent.....Read More

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: No psychological trauma, says High Court; refuses relief to blast Pune German Bakery blast case convict
The Bombay High Court on Tuesday said there was no concern of any "psychological trauma" to Himayat Baig, convicted in the 2010 Pune German bakery blast case, who had alleged solitary confinement in prison. Baig in a petition filed last year claimed he has been kept in solitary confinement at the Nashik Central Prison in Maharashtra for the last 12 years.....<a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/no-psychological-trauma-bombay-high-court-refuses-relief-to-blast-pune-german-bakery-blast-case-convict-23485626" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Read More</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: No psychological trauma, says High Court; refuses relief to blast Pune German Bakery blast case convict
The Bombay High Court on Tuesday said there was no concern of any "psychological trauma" to Himayat Baig, convicted in the 2010 Pune German bakery blast case, who had alleged solitary confinement in prison. Baig in a petition filed last year claimed he has been kept in solitary confinement at the Nashik Central Prison in Maharashtra for the last 12 years.....Read More

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Bangladeshi couple, son held in Navi Mumbai for illegal stay
The Navi Mumbai police have arrested three members of a family from Bangladesh who were residing illegally in India for the past 30 years, officials said on Tuesday. An intelligence source had sent the police a nationality card of the couple, stating they were from Bangladesh.......<a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-crime-news/article/bangladeshi-couple-son-held-in-maharashtras-navi-mumbai-for-illegal-stay-23485570" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Read More</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Bangladeshi couple, son held in Navi Mumbai for illegal stay
The Navi Mumbai police have arrested three members of a family from Bangladesh who were residing illegally in India for the past 30 years, officials said on Tuesday. An intelligence source had sent the police a nationality card of the couple, stating they were from Bangladesh.......Read More

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Sanjay Raut questions government over stampede incidents, alleges cover-up
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut has strongly criticised the government over the recent stampede incidents at New Delhi Railway Station and during the Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj, alleging that authorities are attempting to suppress the truth regarding these tragedies.....<a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/sanjay-raut-questions-government-over-stampede-incidents-alleges-cover-up-23485618" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Read More</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Sanjay Raut questions government over stampede incidents, alleges cover-up
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut has strongly criticised the government over the recent stampede incidents at New Delhi Railway Station and during the Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj, alleging that authorities are attempting to suppress the truth regarding these tragedies.....Read More

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Dabbawala Association urges Maharashtra government to declare &lsquo;Chhaava&rsquo; movie tax-free
The Mumbai Dabbawala Association on Tuesday urged Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis to grant tax-free status to the Vicky Kaushal-starrer film Chhaava. Based on the life of Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj, the film showcases the heroic journey and sacrifices of the revered Maratha king......<a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-dabbawala-association-urges-maharashtra-government-to-declare-chhaava-movie-tax-free-23485617" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Read More</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Dabbawala Association urges Maharashtra government to declare &lsquo;Chhaava&rsquo; movie tax-free
The Mumbai Dabbawala Association on Tuesday urged Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis to grant tax-free status to the Vicky Kaushal-starrer film Chhaava. Based on the life of Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj, the film showcases the heroic journey and sacrifices of the revered Maratha king......Read More

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: CM Fadnavis assures Marathi schools will not shut, forms panel on forced conversions
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has reiterated the state government's unwavering commitment to safeguarding Marathi education, assuring that no Marathi-medium school will be shut down. He highlighted the administration&rsquo;s measures to promote the language across all educational institutions in the state......<a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/maharashtra-cm-fadnavis-assures-marathi-schools-will-not-shut-forms-panel-on-forced-conversions-23485615" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Read More</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: CM Fadnavis assures Marathi schools will not shut, forms panel on forced conversions
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has reiterated the state government's unwavering commitment to safeguarding Marathi education, assuring that no Marathi-medium school will be shut down. He highlighted the administration&rsquo;s measures to promote the language across all educational institutions in the state......Read More

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: &ldquo;The two tigers must unite&rdquo;, Dabbawalas urge Uddhav and Raj Thackeray to join hands
Mumbai witnessed an unusual sight today as banners urging Uddhav Thackeray and Raj Thackeray to come together were displayed outside the Shiv Sena Bhavan. In response to this, Subhash Talekar, President of the Mumbai Dabbawala Association, voiced the sentiments of many Marathi workers, stressing the urgent need for unity between the two leaders.....<a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/the-two-tigers-must-unite-dabbawalas-urge-uddhav-and-raj-thackeray-to-join-hands-23485606" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Read More</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: &ldquo;The two tigers must unite&rdquo;, Dabbawalas urge Uddhav and Raj Thackeray to join hands
Mumbai witnessed an unusual sight today as banners urging Uddhav Thackeray and Raj Thackeray to come together were displayed outside the Shiv Sena Bhavan. In response to this, Subhash Talekar, President of the Mumbai Dabbawala Association, voiced the sentiments of many Marathi workers, stressing the urgent need for unity between the two leaders.....Read More

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Temperature rises slightly, city records moderate AQI
According to the latest Mumbai weather updates from the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD), Mumbai is expected to experience a clear sky on Tuesday, February 18. Temperatures will range from a cool 20 degrees Celsius in the morning to a warm 36 degrees Celsius during the day....<a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-weather-updates-temperature-rises-slightly-city-records-moderate-aqi-23485556" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Read More</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Temperature rises slightly, city records moderate AQI
According to the latest Mumbai weather updates from the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD), Mumbai is expected to experience a clear sky on Tuesday, February 18. Temperatures will range from a cool 20 degrees Celsius in the morning to a warm 36 degrees Celsius during the day....Read More

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Man held for killing paramour after dispute in Palghar
An official on Tuesday said that the police have arrested a 32-year-old man for allegedly killing his paramour after a dispute in Maharashtra's Palghar district. The accused, who lived at a village in Manor, had divorced his wife and got into a relationship with the 40-year-old victim, a resident of Nallasopara in the Vasai area of the district, the official from Manor police station said.....<a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-crime-news/article/palghar-crime-man-held-for-killing-paramour-after-dispute-23485599" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Read More</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Man held for killing paramour after dispute in Palghar
An official on Tuesday said that the police have arrested a 32-year-old man for allegedly killing his paramour after a dispute in Maharashtra's Palghar district. The accused, who lived at a village in Manor, had divorced his wife and got into a relationship with the 40-year-old victim, a resident of Nallasopara in the Vasai area of the district, the official from Manor police station said.....Read More

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: GBS outbreak: FDA warns against undercooked chicken as cases on the rise in Pune
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has urged people to ensure that chicken is thoroughly cooked following the detection of Campylobacter jejuni and norovirus in poultry samples amid the ongoing Guillain-Barr&eacute; Syndrome (GBS) outbreak. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/fda-warns-against-undercooked-chicken-as-gbs-cases-rise-in-pune-district-23485514" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Read more.</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: GBS outbreak: FDA warns against undercooked chicken as cases on the rise in Pune
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has urged people to ensure that chicken is thoroughly cooked following the detection of Campylobacter jejuni and norovirus in poultry samples amid the ongoing Guillain-Barr&eacute; Syndrome (GBS) outbreak. Read more.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mid-Day Special | Railway commuter nightmare: The Vasai-Andheri journey
As congestion and poor infrastructure make getting around the city cumbersome and dangerous, we join a Vasai resident on her treacherous trek to work to Andheri and back to chronicle a daily trip fraught with challenges like sudden platform changes, erroneous indicators, overcrowded trains and rogue autos.....<a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/photo/in-photos-train-delays-and-long-waits-mumbaikars-daily-struggles-to-get-to-work-104182/1" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">See Photos</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mid-Day Special | Railway commuter nightmare: The Vasai-Andheri journey
As congestion and poor infrastructure make getting around the city cumbersome and dangerous, we join a Vasai resident on her treacherous trek to work to Andheri and back to chronicle a daily trip fraught with challenges like sudden platform changes, erroneous indicators, overcrowded trains and rogue autos.....See Photos

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Maharashtra elections: MNS chief, son harbour differing views on alleged EVM discrepancies
MNS chief Raj Thackeray and his son Amit seem to have differing views on whether the alleged discrepancies surrounding electronic voting machines (EVMs) should be held responsible for the outcome of the recently concluded state Assembly polls. In the last week of January 2025, while addressing party workers at the National Sports Club of India, in Mumbai, Raj Thackeray expressed doubts over EVMs and the Assembly poll results. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mns-chief-son-harbour-differing-views-on-alleged-evm-discrepancies-in-state-assembly-elections-23485515">Read more.</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Maharashtra elections: MNS chief, son harbour differing views on alleged EVM discrepancies
MNS chief Raj Thackeray and his son Amit seem to have differing views on whether the alleged discrepancies surrounding electronic voting machines (EVMs) should be held responsible for the outcome of the recently concluded state Assembly polls. In the last week of January 2025, while addressing party workers at the National Sports Club of India, in Mumbai, Raj Thackeray expressed doubts over EVMs and the Assembly poll results. Read more.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai: BMC invites tenders for 3rd phase of Mithi river revamp; seeks to stop untreated sewage entry and flooding
The BMC has invited tenders for phase three of the Mithi river rejuvenation project, which seeks to stop untreated sewage from entering the water body and mitigate flooding. The BMC will spend Rs 2300 crore on this phase, which includes sewage diversion, building a walkway along with the river, development of floodgates between CST bridge at Kurla and Mahim creek. On February 13, mid-day highlighted how 21 per cent of Mumbaikars are not linked to the sewage network. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/bmc-invites-tenders-for-3rd-phase-of-mumbais-mithi-revamp-project-seeks-to-untreated-stop-sewage-entry-and-flooding-23485522">Read more.</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai: BMC invites tenders for 3rd phase of Mithi river revamp; seeks to stop untreated sewage entry and flooding
The BMC has invited tenders for phase three of the Mithi river rejuvenation project, which seeks to stop untreated sewage from entering the water body and mitigate flooding. The BMC will spend Rs 2300 crore on this phase, which includes sewage diversion, building a walkway along with the river, development of floodgates between CST bridge at Kurla and Mahim creek. On February 13, mid-day highlighted how 21 per cent of Mumbaikars are not linked to the sewage network. Read more.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Civic authorities to demolish 51 unauthorised buildings in Kalyan-Dombivili limits
A civic body in Maharashtra's Thane district will demolish 51 buildings constructed using forged and fake documents, an official said on Monday. The civic body's action has come following a court's directive to clear the illegal structures built using fabricated documents in the Kalyan-Dombivli Municipal Corporation (KDMC) limits, the official said....<a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/maharashtra-civic-authorities-to-demolish-51-unauthorised-buildings-in-kalyan-dombivili-limits-23485157" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Read More</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Civic authorities to demolish 51 unauthorised buildings in Kalyan-Dombivili limits
A civic body in Maharashtra's Thane district will demolish 51 buildings constructed using forged and fake documents, an official said on Monday. The civic body's action has come following a court's directive to clear the illegal structures built using fabricated documents in the Kalyan-Dombivli Municipal Corporation (KDMC) limits, the official said....Read More

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai: Cable-stayed bridge at Reay Road to be opened soon for traffic
The cable-stayed road overbridge (ROB) at Reay Road has been completed and will be opened for traffic soon. This will be the first cable-stayed road overbridge in Mumbai suburbs. The bridge will run through the heritage Reay Road station, connecting the Byculla East area, passing over the Harbour line, to connect with the Mahul Road and the Eastern Freeway. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/traffic-relief-for-mumbai-as-cable-stayed-bridge-at-reay-road-to-open-soon-23485521">Read more.</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai: Cable-stayed bridge at Reay Road to be opened soon for traffic
The cable-stayed road overbridge (ROB) at Reay Road has been completed and will be opened for traffic soon. This will be the first cable-stayed road overbridge in Mumbai suburbs. The bridge will run through the heritage Reay Road station, connecting the Byculla East area, passing over the Harbour line, to connect with the Mahul Road and the Eastern Freeway. Read more.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Borivali: Gorai grocery store busted for selling ganja by using code 'rice'
A general store in Gorai was found selling 50 gm of rice for Rs 1500&mdash;not as food, but as a cover for an illegal trade. Instead of rice, customers were secretly being provided with ganja. The illegal operation was uncovered when the Borivli police, acting on a tip-off, raided the shop. During the raid, approximately 750 gm of ganja were recovered from the premises. The police have arrested a 21-year-old shopkeeper and seized ganja worth around Rs 15,000. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-crime-news/article/grocery-store-busted-after-selling-50-gm-of-rice-for-rs-1500-in-borivalis-gorai-area-23485519">Read more.</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Borivali: Gorai grocery store busted for selling ganja by using code 'rice'
A general store in Gorai was found selling 50 gm of rice for Rs 1500&mdash;not as food, but as a cover for an illegal trade. Instead of rice, customers were secretly being provided with ganja. The illegal operation was uncovered when the Borivli police, acting on a tip-off, raided the shop. During the raid, approximately 750 gm of ganja were recovered from the premises. The police have arrested a 21-year-old shopkeeper and seized ganja worth around Rs 15,000. Read more.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Goregaon: Aarey Road gets dug up again; locals demand BMC to inspect cement quality
As the newly constructed cement concrete road at Aarey Milk Colony has been dug up for repairs by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), city-based activist Godfrey Pimenta has demanded an immediate inspection of the quality of cement concrete used in its construction and necessary action to ensure accountability. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/locals-demand-bmc-to-inspect-cement-quality-as-mumbais-aarey-road-gets-dug-up-again-23485518">Read more.</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Goregaon: Aarey Road gets dug up again; locals demand BMC to inspect cement quality
As the newly constructed cement concrete road at Aarey Milk Colony has been dug up for repairs by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), city-based activist Godfrey Pimenta has demanded an immediate inspection of the quality of cement concrete used in its construction and necessary action to ensure accountability. Read more.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai: Dog lover stabs man after clash over stray canine at Juhu beach
A dog lover stabbed a man with a knife after he spotted him allegedly hitting a stray dog at Juhu beach on Sunday evening. The victim was severely injured in the incident and is currently admitted in the ICU of Cooper Hospital. &nbsp;According to the police, the victim, Arjun Giri, 26, a resident of Powai and an employee at a share market trading firm, had visited Juhu beach with a friend on Sunday evening. While returning home, Giri encountered a stray dog attempting to bite him. To protect himself, he picked up a nearby chair and used it as a shield while pushing the dog away. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-crime-news/article/dog-lover-stabs-man-after-clash-over-stray-canine-at-mumbais-juhu-beach-23485516">Read more.</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai: Dog lover stabs man after clash over stray canine at Juhu beach
A dog lover stabbed a man with a knife after he spotted him allegedly hitting a stray dog at Juhu beach on Sunday evening. The victim was severely injured in the incident and is currently admitted in the ICU of Cooper Hospital. &nbsp;According to the police, the victim, Arjun Giri, 26, a resident of Powai and an employee at a share market trading firm, had visited Juhu beach with a friend on Sunday evening. While returning home, Giri encountered a stray dog attempting to bite him. To protect himself, he picked up a nearby chair and used it as a shield while pushing the dog away. Read more.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Traffic movement slow at Aarey Bridge (Dindoshi) north bound &nbsp;due to accident
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Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Traffic movement slow at Aarey Bridge (Dindoshi) north bound &nbsp;due to accident

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Mumbai News LIVE Updates: The fire continues at the dumping site in Diva, thick smoke engulfs Diva-Shil Road, Thane, causing inconvenience to motorists
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A fire at the Diva dumping site continues to rage, blanketing Diva-Shil Road, Thane, in thick smoke and causing significant inconvenience to motorists. VC: Diva resident Sachin Bhoir filmed the video at 11:30 PM last night Via:<a href="https://twitter.com/diptivsingh?ref_src=twsrc-Etfw">@diptivsingh</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Diva?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc-Etfw">#Diva</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/fire?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc-Etfw">#fire</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/news?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc-Etfw">#news</a> <a href="https://t.co/Lckg2hBWz8">pic.twitter.com/Lckg2hBWz8</a>
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Mumbai News LIVE Updates: The fire continues at the dumping site in Diva, thick smoke engulfs Diva-Shil Road, Thane, causing inconvenience to motorists

A fire at the Diva dumping site continues to rage, blanketing Diva-Shil Road, Thane, in thick smoke and causing significant inconvenience to motorists.VC: Diva resident Sachin Bhoir filmed the video at 11:30 PM last nightVia:@diptivsingh#Diva #fire #news pic.twitter.com/Lckg2hBWz8
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Mumbai News LIVE Updates: New India Co-Operative Bank scam: &lsquo;First such scam fully done in cash&rsquo;
The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of the Mumbai police is struggling to figure out how accused Hitesh Mehta siphoned depositor money from New India Co-operative Bank and re-lent it to developers off the books. Investigators say Mehta withdrew large sums from the bank vault, allegedly funding SRA developer Dharmesh Paun and another absconding accused linked to the solar business, all while charging interest. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-crime-news/article/new-india-co-operative-bank-scam-first-such-scam-fully-done-in-cash-23485523">Read more.</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: New India Co-Operative Bank scam: &lsquo;First such scam fully done in cash&rsquo;
The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of the Mumbai police is struggling to figure out how accused Hitesh Mehta siphoned depositor money from New India Co-operative Bank and re-lent it to developers off the books. Investigators say Mehta withdrew large sums from the bank vault, allegedly funding SRA developer Dharmesh Paun and another absconding accused linked to the solar business, all while charging interest. Read more.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai weather updates: Experts question official data that says city&rsquo;s air got better in five years
As Mumbai continues to grapple with air pollution, especially during the winter months, the debate persists&mdash;what do the air quality monitors truly reflect, and what more needs to be done to ensure cleaner, healthier air for all? While the city&rsquo;s toxic air worsens especially during winter months due to weather conditions, recent analysis of Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) data suggests that the issue may be more localised rather than uniform across the city. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-weather-updates-experts-question-official-data-that-says-citys-air-got-better-in-five-years-23485524">Read more.</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai weather updates: Experts question official data that says city&rsquo;s air got better in five years
As Mumbai continues to grapple with air pollution, especially during the winter months, the debate persists&mdash;what do the air quality monitors truly reflect, and what more needs to be done to ensure cleaner, healthier air for all? While the city&rsquo;s toxic air worsens especially during winter months due to weather conditions, recent analysis of Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) data suggests that the issue may be more localised rather than uniform across the city. Read more.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mid-Day Special | Mumbai's commute to hell: &lsquo;By the time I reach office, half my energy is drained&rsquo;
A routine morning commute turned deadly on April 29, 2024, when 26-year-old Riya Rajgor fell from a moving fast local between Kopar and Diva stations. She was standing on the footboard of a crowded compartment&mdash;an everyday risk for millions in Mumbai. For city commuters, such tragedies are grimly familiar. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mid-day-special-mumbais-commute-to-hell-by-the-time-i-reach-office-half-my-energy-is-drained-23485526">Read more.</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mid-Day Special | Mumbai's commute to hell: &lsquo;By the time I reach office, half my energy is drained&rsquo;
A routine morning commute turned deadly on April 29, 2024, when 26-year-old Riya Rajgor fell from a moving fast local between Kopar and Diva stations. She was standing on the footboard of a crowded compartment&mdash;an everyday risk for millions in Mumbai. For city commuters, such tragedies are grimly familiar. Read more.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: MHADA Chief Sanjeev Jaiswal urges expedited work on 17 Slum redevelopment projects
Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority (MHADA) Vice President and Chief Executive Officer Sanjeev Jaiswal, IAS, directed authorities to expedite the work of 17 slum redevelopment projects being undertaken in joint partnership with the Slum Rehabilitation Authority (SRA) on Monday, according to a press release from Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority (MHADA).

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: MHADA Chief Sanjeev Jaiswal urges expedited work on 17 Slum redevelopment projects
Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority (MHADA) Vice President and Chief Executive Officer Sanjeev Jaiswal, IAS, directed authorities to expedite the work of 17 slum redevelopment projects being undertaken in joint partnership with the Slum Rehabilitation Authority (SRA) on Monday, according to a press release from Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority (MHADA).

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: 'India's Got Latent' row: Ranveer Allahbadia continuously out of contact, says Police
YouTuber and podcaster Ranveer Allahbadia has continuously been out of contact with the investigation agencies, Mumbai and Guwahati Police said in a joint statement. He is yet to respond to investigation agencies after being named in FIRs filed by Maharashtra Cyber Department, Guwahati Police, and Jaipur Police in the 'India's Got Latent' case, the police said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: 'India's Got Latent' row: Ranveer Allahbadia continuously out of contact, says Police
YouTuber and podcaster Ranveer Allahbadia has continuously been out of contact with the investigation agencies, Mumbai and Guwahati Police said in a joint statement. He is yet to respond to investigation agencies after being named in FIRs filed by Maharashtra Cyber Department, Guwahati Police, and Jaipur Police in the 'India's Got Latent' case, the police said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mithi river desilting: EOW to probe contracts worth Rs 1100 cr awarded since 2005
The Economic Offences Wing of Mumbai police has formed a special investigation team (SIT) to probe alleged irregularities in contracts for desilting Mithi river, an official said on Monday. The probe will cover alleged irregularities and misappropriation of funds to the tune of Rs 1100 crore, he added.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mithi river desilting: EOW to probe contracts worth Rs 1100 cr awarded since 2005
The Economic Offences Wing of Mumbai police has formed a special investigation team (SIT) to probe alleged irregularities in contracts for desilting Mithi river, an official said on Monday. The probe will cover alleged irregularities and misappropriation of funds to the tune of Rs 1100 crore, he added.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Amid alliance tussle talk, Shinde sets up medical aid cell; says no cold war with CM Fadnavis
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, who has set up a medical aid cell at Mantralaya despite presence of the Chief Minister's Relief Fund (CMRF), on Monday said there is "absolutely no cold war" with CM Devendra Fadnavis. The development, probably the first of its kind in the state, comes amid a tussle between Mahayuti allies in the state government over various issues, including guardian ministers' appointments.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Amid alliance tussle talk, Shinde sets up medical aid cell; says no cold war with CM Fadnavis
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, who has set up a medical aid cell at Mantralaya despite presence of the Chief Minister's Relief Fund (CMRF), on Monday said there is "absolutely no cold war" with CM Devendra Fadnavis. The development, probably the first of its kind in the state, comes amid a tussle between Mahayuti allies in the state government over various issues, including guardian ministers' appointments.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Tiger dies in suspected territorial fight in Bhandara district
A four-year-old tiger was found dead on Monday in Nakadongri forest range in Maharashtra's Bhandara district and injury marks on the carcass indicated a territorial fight with another big cat, the forest department said, days after two cubs died in the same area. A department release said a shepherd came across the tiger carcass in compartment number 65 under Sitasawangi beat of Nakadongri range at around 4.30 pm and informed relevant authorities.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Tiger dies in suspected territorial fight in Bhandara district
A four-year-old tiger was found dead on Monday in Nakadongri forest range in Maharashtra's Bhandara district and injury marks on the carcass indicated a territorial fight with another big cat, the forest department said, days after two cubs died in the same area. A department release said a shepherd came across the tiger carcass in compartment number 65 under Sitasawangi beat of Nakadongri range at around 4.30 pm and informed relevant authorities.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: New India Coop Bank embezzlement: Arrested official says gave money to builder for SRA project
The New India Cooperative Bank official arrested for allegedly embezzling Rs 122 crore has admitted to giving Rs 70 crore to a real estate developer to complete an SRA project in Charkop in Kandivali, a police official said on Monday.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: New India Coop Bank embezzlement: Arrested official says gave money to builder for SRA project
The New India Cooperative Bank official arrested for allegedly embezzling Rs 122 crore has admitted to giving Rs 70 crore to a real estate developer to complete an SRA project in Charkop in Kandivali, a police official said on Monday.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Cop assault case: Ex-MLA Harshvardhan Jadhav arrested
Former MLA Harshvardhan Jadhav was arrested on Monday on directions of a court in a 2014 assault case wherein he was accused of slapping a Nagpur Police inspector, officials said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Cop assault case: Ex-MLA Harshvardhan Jadhav arrested
Former MLA Harshvardhan Jadhav was arrested on Monday on directions of a court in a 2014 assault case wherein he was accused of slapping a Nagpur Police inspector, officials said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Two persons armed with pistol loot 300 grams gold from Nashik shop
Two persons looted 300 grams gold from a jewellery shop in Nashik on Monday after brandishing a pistol, a police official said. The robbery took place at Shree Jewellers in Mahalaxmi Nagar in the city's CIDCO area at 1:45pm, he added. "Two persons covering their faces with handkerchiefs entered the shop, threatened the owners with a pistol and fled with 300 grams of gold.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Two persons armed with pistol loot 300 grams gold from Nashik shop
Two persons looted 300 grams gold from a jewellery shop in Nashik on Monday after brandishing a pistol, a police official said. The robbery took place at Shree Jewellers in Mahalaxmi Nagar in the city's CIDCO area at 1:45pm, he added. "Two persons covering their faces with handkerchiefs entered the shop, threatened the owners with a pistol and fled with 300 grams of gold.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: A businesswoman and her friend collectively lost Rs 4.25 lakh after they were duped online in their bid to book flight and tent tickets for the Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj, police said on Tuesday. The complainant, who runs a furniture business, planned to visit Prayagraj with her husband on 7 February. She searched online and found a website that provided a contact number for tent booking, an official said. We are closing the LIVE blog

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: The scammer sent a property catalogue, stating that two VIP tents could be booked upon payment

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