Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Torres scam caused loss to economy, EOW tells court; police custody of 3 accused extended A special court in Mumbai on Monday extended till January 18 the police custody of three accused held in connection with the Torres investment fraud with the prosecution claiming the scam, now pegged at Rs 38 crore, was serious and caused loss to the Indian economy. The Mumbai police's Economic Offences Wing (EOW), the probe agency, said 11 accused wanted for the fraud, involving ponzi schemes operated by a private firm owning 'Torres' jewellery brand, are absconding and Look Out Circulars (LOCs) have been issued against them. The accused include foreign nationals.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Torres scam caused loss to economy, EOW tells court; police custody of 3 accused extendedA special court in Mumbai on Monday extended till January 18 the police custody of three accused held in connection with the Torres investment fraud with the prosecution claiming the scam, now pegged at Rs 38 crore, was serious and caused loss to the Indian economy. The Mumbai police's Economic Offences Wing (EOW), the probe agency, said 11 accused wanted for the fraud, involving ponzi schemes operated by a private firm owning 'Torres' jewellery brand, are absconding and Look Out Circulars (LOCs) have been issued against them. The accused include foreign nationals.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: CIDCO's conditions on homebuyers to be relaxed; prices to be lowered, says Minister Shirsat Maharashtra Minister Sanjay Shirsat on Monday announced plans to revise conditions imposed by the City and Industrial Development Corporation (CIDCO) on homebuyers to allow multiple family members to be eligible to purchase property. Speaking to a regional news channel, the state minister for social justice said the current rules prevent a person from buying a property built by CIDCO if his father already owns one.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: CIDCO's conditions on homebuyers to be relaxed; prices to be lowered, says Minister ShirsatMaharashtra Minister Sanjay Shirsat on Monday announced plans to revise conditions imposed by the City and Industrial Development Corporation (CIDCO) on homebuyers to allow multiple family members to be eligible to purchase property. Speaking to a regional news channel, the state minister for social justice said the current rules prevent a person from buying a property built by CIDCO if his father already owns one.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;BEST wet lease bus staff end strike after police intervention; services partially hit during stir The contractual employees of a private operator hired by civic-run BEST went on a flash strike at one of the undertaking's bus depots in Mumbai early Monday morning, with the stir being called off later after police intervention. Bus services normalised slowly after those protesting resumed duty at 12:30pm, a Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport undertaking spokesperson said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;BEST wet lease bus staff end strike after police intervention; services partially hit during stirThe contractual employees of a private operator hired by civic-run BEST went on a flash strike at one of the undertaking's bus depots in Mumbai early Monday morning, with the stir being called off later after police intervention. Bus services normalised slowly after those protesting resumed duty at 12:30pm, a Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport undertaking spokesperson said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Thief steals cash and valuables from Mumbai model's flat An unidentified person allegedly stole cash and valuables worth Rs 15 lakh from the flat of a Mumbai-based model, an official said on Monday. The model, Nikita Nil Barad, who lives alone in a luxury apartment in Lower Parel, was away in Karnataka when the incident occurred between December 12 and January 9.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Thief steals cash and valuables from Mumbai model's flatAn unidentified person allegedly stole cash and valuables worth Rs 15 lakh from the flat of a Mumbai-based model, an official said on Monday. The model, Nikita Nil Barad, who lives alone in a luxury apartment in Lower Parel, was away in Karnataka when the incident occurred between December 12 and January 9.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: 7/11 local train blasts case convicts innocent, are languishing in jail for 18 years, HC told Those convicted in the July 11, 2006 suburban train blasts case have been languishing in jail for the past 18 years despite being innocent, a senior counsel submitted to the Bombay High Court on Monday. Senior counsel S Muralidhar, former Chief Justice of the Orissa High Court, urged Bombay HC to acquit them.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: 7/11 local train blasts case convicts innocent, are languishing in jail for 18 years, HC toldThose convicted in the July 11, 2006 suburban train blasts case have been languishing in jail for the past 18 years despite being innocent, a senior counsel submitted to the Bombay High Court on Monday. Senior counsel S Muralidhar, former Chief Justice of the Orissa High Court, urged Bombay HC to acquit them.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: AAP claims medicines to civic hospitals were stopped over non-payment of duesThe Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has slammed the Maharashtra Government&rsquo;s "callous" approach to public health after the supply of medicines to civic hospitals across Mumbai were allegedly discontinued from Monday 10 am over non payment of dues. AAP has alleged that the government has an outstanding due of Rs 120 crore which need to be paid to suppliers and vendors.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: AAP claims medicines to civic hospitals were stopped over non-payment of duesThe Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has slammed the Maharashtra Government&rsquo;s "callous" approach to public health after the supply of medicines to civic hospitals across Mumbai were allegedly discontinued from Monday 10 am over non payment of dues. AAP has alleged that the government has an outstanding due of Rs 120 crore which need to be paid to suppliers and vendors.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: 88 Mumbaikars died in 834 BEST accidents in the past five years
In the past five years, 834 Brihanmumbai Electrict Supply and Transport (BEST) bus accidents have occurred in which 88 Mumbaikars have lost their lives, the transport body stated in a Right to Information (RTI) query. The undertaking also revealed that it had disbursed compensation worth 42.4 crore to the families of the victims as well as to the injured. While 14 employees have been dismissed in accident-related cases, 24 staffers have also been suspended.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: 88 Mumbaikars died in 834 BEST accidents in the past five years
In the past five years, 834 Brihanmumbai Electrict Supply and Transport (BEST) bus accidents have occurred in which 88 Mumbaikars have lost their lives, the transport body stated in a Right to Information (RTI) query. The undertaking also revealed that it had disbursed compensation worth 42.4 crore to the families of the victims as well as to the injured. While 14 employees have been dismissed in accident-related cases, 24 staffers have also been suspended.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;BMC halts demolition work over dust pollution in Andheri West
Residents complained of dust pollution due to the demolition of an old building at P Tandon Marg, opposite Infinity Mall in Mumbai's Andheri West. Officials of Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC)'s K-West ward said that they have issued a stop work notice to the developer on Monday morning before the demolition work started.&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;BMC halts demolition work over dust pollution in Andheri West
Residents complained of dust pollution due to the demolition of an old building at P Tandon Marg, opposite Infinity Mall in Mumbai's Andheri West. Officials of Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC)'s K-West ward said that they have issued a stop work notice to the developer on Monday morning before the demolition work started.&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Vasai-Virar Municipal Corporation pipeline bursts after being hit by unidentified vehicle
Thousands of litres of water were wasted due to a pipeline burst near the Fatherwadi petrol pump in Vasai on Monday afternoon. According to locals, the Vasai-Virar Municipal Corporation pipeline burst after being hit by an unidentified vehicle at 3.30 pm.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Vasai-Virar Municipal Corporation pipeline bursts after being hit by unidentified vehicle
Thousands of litres of water were wasted due to a pipeline burst near the Fatherwadi petrol pump in Vasai on Monday afternoon. According to locals, the Vasai-Virar Municipal Corporation pipeline burst after being hit by an unidentified vehicle at 3.30 pm.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;Maharashtra CM seeks 15-day extension for soybean procurement Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has requested Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan to extend the soybean procurement period in the state by 15 days. The chief minister on Monday reviewed the state Marketing Department's activities over the past 100 days and directed to establish a permanent mechanism to ensure hassle-free soybean procurement.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;Maharashtra CM seeks 15-day extension for soybean procurementMaharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has requested Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan to extend the soybean procurement period in the state by 15 days. The chief minister on Monday reviewed the state Marketing Department's activities over the past 100 days and directed to establish a permanent mechanism to ensure hassle-free soybean procurement.

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Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Slain sarpanch's brother protests on water tank for murder probe information
Dhananjay Deshmukh, brother of slain Beed sarpanch Santosh Deshmukh, climbed a village water tank on Monday and threatened to jump alleging that information about the investigation was not shared with the family.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Slain sarpanch's brother protests on water tank for murder probe information
Dhananjay Deshmukh, brother of slain Beed sarpanch Santosh Deshmukh, climbed a village water tank on Monday and threatened to jump alleging that information about the investigation was not shared with the family.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: 88 Mumbaikars died in 834 BEST accidents in the past five years
In the past five years, 834 BEST bus accidents have occurred in which 88 Mumbaikars have lost their lives, the transport body stated in a RTI query. The undertaking also revealed that it had disbursed compensation worth 42.4 crore to the families of the victims as well as to the injured...<a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/88-mumbaikars-commuters-died-in-834-best-accidents-in-the-past-five-years-23463929" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Read More</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: 88 Mumbaikars died in 834 BEST accidents in the past five years
In the past five years, 834 BEST bus accidents have occurred in which 88 Mumbaikars have lost their lives, the transport body stated in a RTI query. The undertaking also revealed that it had disbursed compensation worth 42.4 crore to the families of the victims as well as to the injured...Read More

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: HC says, 7/11 local train blasts case accused are innocent, languishing in jail for 18 years
&nbsp;The accused persons in the July 11, 2006, local train blasts case have been languishing in jail for the past 18 years despite being innocent, a senior counsel submitted to the Bombay High Court on Monday. The senior counsel urged the high court to acquit the convicts and set aside their convictions.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: HC says, 7/11 local train blasts case accused are innocent, languishing in jail for 18 years
&nbsp;The accused persons in the July 11, 2006, local train blasts case have been languishing in jail for the past 18 years despite being innocent, a senior counsel submitted to the Bombay High Court on Monday. The senior counsel urged the high court to acquit the convicts and set aside their convictions.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: NCP (SP) dismisses reports of demand for Jayant Patil's ouster as state's party head
The NCP (SP) on Monday dismissed as "baseless" reports about the demand for replacement of its Maharashtra unit head Jayant Patil, in view of the party's dismal performance in the state assembly polls last year. The party's state spokesperson Pravin Kunte claimed such reports in a section of media were aimed at maligning Patil's image.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: NCP (SP) dismisses reports of demand for Jayant Patil's ouster as state's party head
The NCP (SP) on Monday dismissed as "baseless" reports about the demand for replacement of its Maharashtra unit head Jayant Patil, in view of the party's dismal performance in the state assembly polls last year. The party's state spokesperson Pravin Kunte claimed such reports in a section of media were aimed at maligning Patil's image.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Centre sitting on proposal to name Navi Mumbai airport since 2022:, says Aaditya Thackeray
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray on Monday expressed his disappointment with the Union government for not granting approval to name the Navi Mumbai airport after late leader DB Patil, a proposal sent in June 2022. The work on Navi Mumbai airport started in February 2018, and in 2022, the Maha Vikas Aghadi government decided to name it "Loknete Swargiya DB Patil International Airport".

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Centre sitting on proposal to name Navi Mumbai airport since 2022:, says Aaditya Thackeray
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray on Monday expressed his disappointment with the Union government for not granting approval to name the Navi Mumbai airport after late leader DB Patil, a proposal sent in June 2022. The work on Navi Mumbai airport started in February 2018, and in 2022, the Maha Vikas Aghadi government decided to name it "Loknete Swargiya DB Patil International Airport".

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Thane man gets 20-year RI for raping minor relative
A special POCSO court in Maharashtra's Thane district has sentenced a man to 20 years' rigorous imprisonment for raping his 8-year-old niece on multiple occasions in 2020. Judge VL Bhosale, in her order on January 6, said there is no reason to award minimum sentence than prescribed to the 56-year-old accused.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Thane man gets 20-year RI for raping minor relative
A special POCSO court in Maharashtra's Thane district has sentenced a man to 20 years' rigorous imprisonment for raping his 8-year-old niece on multiple occasions in 2020. Judge VL Bhosale, in her order on January 6, said there is no reason to award minimum sentence than prescribed to the 56-year-old accused.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: On the Nashik flyover accident, Maharashtra Minister of Water Resources and Disaster Management, Girish Mahajan says, "An accident occurred at 7.30 pm yesterday, where a car rammed into a parked overloaded truck carrying steel rods. 5 youths between the ages 18-25 who were travelling in the car died on the spot. I met RTO officials and Police today on this issue. Many accidents happen when vehicles don't have tail lights. I have asked RTO officials and Police to make sure stricter enforcement of traffic rules."
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<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WATCH?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc-Etfw">#WATCH</a> | Nashik | On the Nashik flyover accident, Maharashtra Minister of Water Resources and Disaster Management, Girish Mahajan says, "An accident occurred at 7.30 pm yesterday, where a car rammed into a parked overloaded truck carrying steel rods. 5 youths between the ages&hellip; <a href="https://t.co/44NHNMlX0f">pic.twitter.com/44NHNMlX0f</a>
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Mumbai News LIVE Updates: On the Nashik flyover accident, Maharashtra Minister of Water Resources and Disaster Management, Girish Mahajan says, "An accident occurred at 7.30 pm yesterday, where a car rammed into a parked overloaded truck carrying steel rods. 5 youths between the ages 18-25 who were travelling in the car died on the spot. I met RTO officials and Police today on this issue. Many accidents happen when vehicles don't have tail lights. I have asked RTO officials and Police to make sure stricter enforcement of traffic rules."

#WATCH | Nashik | On the Nashik flyover accident, Maharashtra Minister of Water Resources and Disaster Management, Girish Mahajan says, "An accident occurred at 7.30 pm yesterday, where a car rammed into a parked overloaded truck carrying steel rods. 5 youths between the ages&hellip; pic.twitter.com/44NHNMlX0f
&mdash; ANI (@ANI) January 13, 2025


Mumbai News LIVE Updates: State minister Girish Mahajan holds a meeting with police over the Nashik flyover accident
Maharashtra Minister of Water Resources and Disaster Management, Girish Mahajan holds a meeting with police and other concerned officials over the Nashik flyover accident. Reportedly six people lost their lives in an accident between a pickup and a mini truck on the Nashik-Mumbai Highway flyover.
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Mumbai News LIVE Updates: State minister Girish Mahajan holds a meeting with police over the Nashik flyover accident
Maharashtra Minister of Water Resources and Disaster Management, Girish Mahajan holds a meeting with police and other concerned officials over the Nashik flyover accident. Reportedly six people lost their lives in an accident between a pickup and a mini truck on the Nashik-Mumbai Highway flyover.

#WATCH | Nashik | Maharashtra Minister of Water Resources and Disaster Management, Girish Mahajan holds a meeting with Police and other concerned officials over the Nashik flyover accident.6 people lost their lives in an accident between a pickup and a mini truck on the&hellip; pic.twitter.com/uRQMZjQx3e
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Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Dialogue necessary to save, strengthen INDIA alliance: Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut
Amid speculation of internal discord within the INDIA alliance, Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut said on Monday that, in the coming days, if the INDIA alliance has to be saved and strengthened, dialogue between alliance partners is necessary. Speaking to the media, Raut said, "INDIA alliance should be strong... I don't believe what Omar Abdullah said that the INDIA alliance was formed for Lok Sabha. This alliance was definitely formed for Lok Sabha and we fought well, however after that, no meeting of the INDIA alliance was held, which is unfortunate. This responsibility is of Congress as it is in the role of elder brother in the alliance... In the coming days, if the INDIA alliance has to be saved and strengthened, then dialogue is necessary between alliance partners."

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Dialogue necessary to save, strengthen INDIA alliance: Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut
Amid speculation of internal discord within the INDIA alliance, Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut said on Monday that, in the coming days, if the INDIA alliance has to be saved and strengthened, dialogue between alliance partners is necessary. Speaking to the media, Raut said, "INDIA alliance should be strong... I don't believe what Omar Abdullah said that the INDIA alliance was formed for Lok Sabha. This alliance was definitely formed for Lok Sabha and we fought well, however after that, no meeting of the INDIA alliance was held, which is unfortunate. This responsibility is of Congress as it is in the role of elder brother in the alliance... In the coming days, if the INDIA alliance has to be saved and strengthened, then dialogue is necessary between alliance partners."

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Badlapur school sexual assault victims very young, trial should be fast-tracked: HC
The Bombay High Court on Monday said the trial in the last year's Badlapur school sexual assault case should be fast-tracked and conducted expeditiously as the victim girls are very young. In August last year, a male attendant sexually assaulted the two girls - aged four and five - inside the toilet of their school located in Badlapur area of Maharashtra's Thane district.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Badlapur school sexual assault victims very young, trial should be fast-tracked: HC
The Bombay High Court on Monday said the trial in the last year's Badlapur school sexual assault case should be fast-tracked and conducted expeditiously as the victim girls are very young. In August last year, a male attendant sexually assaulted the two girls - aged four and five - inside the toilet of their school located in Badlapur area of Maharashtra's Thane district.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:Fadnavis announces Rs 5 lakh aid to kin of deceased in Nashik accident
CM Devendra Fadnavis on Monday condoled the loss of lives in a road accident in Nashik district and announced an assistance of Rs 5 lakh to the family of each of the deceased. Eight persons were killed and several others injured on Sunday evening after a tempo and a truck collided at Nashik's Dwarka Circle in, according to police.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:Fadnavis announces Rs 5 lakh aid to kin of deceased in Nashik accident
CM Devendra Fadnavis on Monday condoled the loss of lives in a road accident in Nashik district and announced an assistance of Rs 5 lakh to the family of each of the deceased. Eight persons were killed and several others injured on Sunday evening after a tempo and a truck collided at Nashik's Dwarka Circle in, according to police.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Rupee is least affected, says market analyst after currency hits a low against US dollar
On the stock market indices, Market Analyst Sunil Shah says, "Today, on the first day of the week, the market opened on a weak note... The undercurrent in the near term looks bearish but if you see from the top, the SENSEX has corrected by nearly 12-13&#37. We feel that somewhere around these levels, the market should stabilise first... Consumption was missing. Premiumisation was happening but mass consumption was missing. We feel that after this budget, there is going to be demand and that will improve numbers. These kinds of moments will test the investors, but the mid and long-term are still very bullish... The rupee hit a low against the US dollar but since the outcome of the US Presidential elections, globally, the Dollar is becoming stronger by the day vis-a-vis other currencies. As compared to other currencies, the rupee is the least affected..."
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<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WATCH?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc-Etfw">#WATCH</a> | Mumbai, Maharashtra: On the stock market indices, Market Analyst Sunil Shah says, "Today, on the first day of the week, the market opened on a weak note... The undercurrent in the near term looks bearish but if you see from the top, the SENSEX has corrected by nearly&hellip; <a href="https://t.co/RQloqVnrIl">pic.twitter.com/RQloqVnrIl</a>
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Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Rupee is least affected, says market analyst after currency hits a low against US dollar
On the stock market indices, Market Analyst Sunil Shah says, "Today, on the first day of the week, the market opened on a weak note... The undercurrent in the near term looks bearish but if you see from the top, the SENSEX has corrected by nearly 12-13&#37. We feel that somewhere around these levels, the market should stabilise first... Consumption was missing. Premiumisation was happening but mass consumption was missing. We feel that after this budget, there is going to be demand and that will improve numbers. These kinds of moments will test the investors, but the mid and long-term are still very bullish... The rupee hit a low against the US dollar but since the outcome of the US Presidential elections, globally, the Dollar is becoming stronger by the day vis-a-vis other currencies. As compared to other currencies, the rupee is the least affected..."

#WATCH | Mumbai, Maharashtra: On the stock market indices, Market Analyst Sunil Shah says, "Today, on the first day of the week, the market opened on a weak note... The undercurrent in the near term looks bearish but if you see from the top, the SENSEX has corrected by nearly&hellip; pic.twitter.com/RQloqVnrIl
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Mumbai News LIVE Updates: One killed and another inured as truck hits 2 auto-rickshaws in Thane; minor driver held
&nbsp;A man was killed and another person injured when a truck driven by a minor boy collided with two auto-rickshaws before falling into a pit at a Metro construction site in Maharashtra's Thane on Monday, police said. The 15-year-old truck driver was later detained by the police, they said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: One killed and another inured as truck hits 2 auto-rickshaws in Thane; minor driver held
&nbsp;A man was killed and another person injured when a truck driven by a minor boy collided with two auto-rickshaws before falling into a pit at a Metro construction site in Maharashtra's Thane on Monday, police said. The 15-year-old truck driver was later detained by the police, they said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: On PM Modi to inaugurate ISKCON-Sri Sri Radha Madanmohanji Temple, Khargar on 15th January, temple priest Sur Das Maharaj says, "This centre is spread across 9 acres of land. Of which 5-6 acres of land is filled with greenery. I request people to visit this place. Many cultural ambassadors are coming here during the 8-day program."
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Mumbai News LIVE Updates: On PM Modi to inaugurate ISKCON-Sri Sri Radha Madanmohanji Temple, Khargar on 15th January, temple priest Sur Das Maharaj says, "This centre is spread across 9 acres of land. Of which 5-6 acres of land is filled with greenery. I request people to visit this place. Many cultural ambassadors are coming here during the 8-day program."

#WATCH | Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra: On PM Modi to inaugurate ISKCON-Sri Sri Radha Madanmohanji Temple, Khargar on 15th January, temple priest Sur Das Maharaj says, "This centre is spread across 9 acres of land. Of which 5-6 acres of land is filled with greenery. I request people&hellip; pic.twitter.com/bOcEcD5jTm
&mdash; ANI (@ANI) January 13, 2025


Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Slain sarpanch's brother claims murder probe info not being shared, threatens to end life
Dhananjay Deshmukh, the brother of slain sarpanch Santosh Deshmukh, has threatened to jump to death from a mobile phone tower in Maharashtra's Beed, claiming information about the murder case probe was not being shared with his family... <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/beed-sarpanch-murder-slain-sarpanchs-brother-claims-murder-probe-info-not-being-shared-threatens-to-end-life-23463790" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Read More</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Slain sarpanch's brother claims murder probe info not being shared, threatens to end life
Dhananjay Deshmukh, the brother of slain sarpanch Santosh Deshmukh, has threatened to jump to death from a mobile phone tower in Maharashtra's Beed, claiming information about the murder case probe was not being shared with his family... Read More

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: BEST bus services affected as workers go on flash strike
BEST bus services have been affected as the wet lease company workers have gone on a flash strike at Sion Pratiksha Nagar and Dharavi bus depots since this morning. The immediate trigger for this strike seems "insulting treatment" meted out to a pregnant lady conductor by employees of the wet lease company... <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-best-bus-services-affected-as-workers-go-on-flash-strike-watch-video-23463805" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Read More</a>
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Mumbai News LIVE Updates: BEST bus services affected as workers go on flash strike
BEST bus services have been affected as the wet lease company workers have gone on a flash strike at Sion Pratiksha Nagar and Dharavi bus depots since this morning. The immediate trigger for this strike seems "insulting treatment" meted out to a pregnant lady conductor by employees of the wet lease company... Read More

BEST bus services were disrupted as wet lease workers staged a flash strike at Sion Pratiksha Nagar and Dharavi depots. The protest was triggered by the alleged mistreatment of a pregnant conductor denied light duties by a manager. Workers also cited delayed salaries, low&hellip; pic.twitter.com/iybVJAaddq
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Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Man held in Thane for having sexual relations with bar singer on false promise of marriage
&nbsp;Police have arrested a man in Maharashtra's Thane district for allegedly having sexual relations with a 25-year-old bar singer under the pretext of marriage and defaming her, an official said on Monday. The accused, also aged 25, allegedly had sexual intercourse with her after promising to marry her and took her objectionable pictures, the official from Narpoli police station said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Man held in Thane for having sexual relations with bar singer on false promise of marriage
&nbsp;Police have arrested a man in Maharashtra's Thane district for allegedly having sexual relations with a 25-year-old bar singer under the pretext of marriage and defaming her, an official said on Monday. The accused, also aged 25, allegedly had sexual intercourse with her after promising to marry her and took her objectionable pictures, the official from Narpoli police station said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Thane cops in search for two persons for siphoning off Rs 8.9 lakh of finance company
Police have launched a search for two former employees of a finance company in Maharashtra's Thane district for allegedly misappropriating Rs 8.9 lakh of the firm when they worked there, an official said on Monday. the accused allegedly collected payments from customers for investment purpose but did not deposit the same in the company's account.&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Thane cops in search for two persons for siphoning off Rs 8.9 lakh of finance company
Police have launched a search for two former employees of a finance company in Maharashtra's Thane district for allegedly misappropriating Rs 8.9 lakh of the firm when they worked there, an official said on Monday. the accused allegedly collected payments from customers for investment purpose but did not deposit the same in the company's account.&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: US based Thane man duped of Rs 1 lakh by people posing as gas firm staff
A man hailing from Maharashtra's Thane city and currently residing in the US, has been cheated of about Rs 1 lakh by fraudsters posing as officials of a piped cooking gas company, police said on Monday. The callers claimed to be from the "MNGL" and informed him that he had not paid bills of the gas service provider.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: US based Thane man duped of Rs 1 lakh by people posing as gas firm staff
A man hailing from Maharashtra's Thane city and currently residing in the US, has been cheated of about Rs 1 lakh by fraudsters posing as officials of a piped cooking gas company, police said on Monday. The callers claimed to be from the "MNGL" and informed him that he had not paid bills of the gas service provider.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: On the INDIA alliance, Shiv Sena UBT MP Sanjay Raut says, "...INDIA alliance should be strong... I don't believe what Omar Abdullah said that the INDIA alliance was formed for Lok Sabha. This alliance was definitely formed for Lok Sabha and we fought well, however after that, no meeting of the INDIA alliance was held, which is unfortunate. This responsibility is of Congress as it is in the role of elder brother in the alliance... In the coming days, if the INDIA alliance has to be saved or made stronger, then first of all dialogue is necessary..."
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Mumbai News LIVE Updates: On the INDIA alliance, Shiv Sena UBT MP Sanjay Raut says, "...INDIA alliance should be strong... I don't believe what Omar Abdullah said that the INDIA alliance was formed for Lok Sabha. This alliance was definitely formed for Lok Sabha and we fought well, however after that, no meeting of the INDIA alliance was held, which is unfortunate. This responsibility is of Congress as it is in the role of elder brother in the alliance... In the coming days, if the INDIA alliance has to be saved or made stronger, then first of all dialogue is necessary..."

#WATCH | Mumbai, Maharashtra: On the INDIA alliance, Shiv Sena UBT MP Sanjay Raut says, "...INDIA alliance should be strong... I don't believe what Omar Abdullah said that the INDIA alliance was formed for Lok Sabha. This alliance was definitely formed for Lok Sabha and we fought&hellip; pic.twitter.com/uENVJ7Ektd
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Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Air quality remains moderate as temperature drops
According to the latest Mumbai weather updates from IMD, Mumbai is expected to experience a clear sky on Monday, January 13. Temperatures will range from a cool 17 degrees Celsius in the morning to a warm 33 degrees Celsius during the day....<a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-weather-updates-air-quality-remains-moderate-as-temperature-drops-23463765" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Read More</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Air quality remains moderate as temperature drops
According to the latest Mumbai weather updates from IMD, Mumbai is expected to experience a clear sky on Monday, January 13. Temperatures will range from a cool 17 degrees Celsius in the morning to a warm 33 degrees Celsius during the day....Read More

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Eknath Shinde attends 'Autofest-2025' in Thane, reminisces about his journey from auto-rickshaw driver to politician
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde attended the three-day 'Autofest-2025' in Thane, where he reflected on his early days as an auto-rickshaw driver before entering politics. The event featured a stunning display of vintage cars and bikes...<a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/maharashtra-dy-cm-eknath-shinde-attends-autofest-2025-in-thane-reminisces-about-his-journey-from-auto-rickshaw-driver-to-politician-23463775" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Read More</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Eknath Shinde attends 'Autofest-2025' in Thane, reminisces about his journey from auto-rickshaw driver to politician
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde attended the three-day 'Autofest-2025' in Thane, where he reflected on his early days as an auto-rickshaw driver before entering politics. The event featured a stunning display of vintage cars and bikes...Read More

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Dust suction vans to be introduced across wards
The BMC has decided to procure mobile dust suction vans, which will be deployed in every ward to tackle air pollution caused by construction dust. According to data from the Maharashtra Pollution Control Board, construction dust is a significant contributor to Mumbai&rsquo;s air pollution, accounting for around 28-30 per cent of total pollution. To address this issue, the BMC has implemented a 28-point dust mitigation guideline for construction sites. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-dust-suction-vans-to-be-introduced-across-wards-23463728">Read more.</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Dust suction vans to be introduced across wards
The BMC has decided to procure mobile dust suction vans, which will be deployed in every ward to tackle air pollution caused by construction dust. According to data from the Maharashtra Pollution Control Board, construction dust is a significant contributor to Mumbai&rsquo;s air pollution, accounting for around 28-30 per cent of total pollution. To address this issue, the BMC has implemented a 28-point dust mitigation guideline for construction sites. Read more.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Cops bust fake currency racket; four arrested
The Byculla police, in a significant crackdown, apprehended four individuals accused of producing counterfeit currency. Authorities suspect that the group not only manufactured the fake notes but also circulated them within the city. The police suspect that the group had been making fake notes for the past five to six months and have launched a manhunt to apprehend one accused who is still at large. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-crime-news/article/mumbai-cops-bust-fake-currency-racket-four-arrested-23463731">Read more.</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Cops bust fake currency racket; four arrested
The Byculla police, in a significant crackdown, apprehended four individuals accused of producing counterfeit currency. Authorities suspect that the group not only manufactured the fake notes but also circulated them within the city. The police suspect that the group had been making fake notes for the past five to six months and have launched a manhunt to apprehend one accused who is still at large. Read more.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: The foreigners behind Torres scam
Self-proclaimed whistleblower Tausif Reyaz, a wanted accused in the Torres scam where thousands of investors were defrauded, has shared details about the 10 alleged masterminds behind the scam, among whom are foreign nationals from Ukraine, Russia, and Turkey. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/the-foreigners-behind-torres-scam-23463732">Read more.</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: The foreigners behind Torres scam
Self-proclaimed whistleblower Tausif Reyaz, a wanted accused in the Torres scam where thousands of investors were defrauded, has shared details about the 10 alleged masterminds behind the scam, among whom are foreign nationals from Ukraine, Russia, and Turkey. Read more.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: What is behind Shivaji Park dust nuisance?
The addition of poor-quality soil during a 2021 beautification project at Shivaji Park has turned the iconic ground into a dust bowl, sparking complaints from residents. The red soil layer, blamed for the dust pollution, continues to plague the area as the BMC delays its decision to remove it. A proposal to level the ground and address the issue has been pending since December 2024, leaving citizens frustrated and choking in the meantime.<a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-what-is-behind-shivaji-park-dust-nuisance-23463730"> Read more.</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: What is behind Shivaji Park dust nuisance?
The addition of poor-quality soil during a 2021 beautification project at Shivaji Park has turned the iconic ground into a dust bowl, sparking complaints from residents. The red soil layer, blamed for the dust pollution, continues to plague the area as the BMC delays its decision to remove it. A proposal to level the ground and address the issue has been pending since December 2024, leaving citizens frustrated and choking in the meantime. Read more.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mid-Day Investigation | From factory to feet: Tracing the journey of fake sneakers
There has been a frenzy surrounding the sale of branded sneakers on Instagram, with people rushing to grab the best pair, often without verifying the authenticity of the shoes, despite sellers&rsquo; claims of legitimacy. To investigate, undercover reporters from mid-day logged into various online platforms and contacted several sellers, uncovering an extensive network of counterfeit sneaker vendors operating out of Agra. Astonishingly, as the investigation deepened, it was revealed that nearly every house in the area doubles as a factory outlet for mass-producing counterfeit sneakers at throwaway prices. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mid-day-investigation-from-factory-to-feet-tracing-the-journey-of-fake-sneakers-23463733">Read more.</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mid-Day Investigation | From factory to feet: Tracing the journey of fake sneakers
There has been a frenzy surrounding the sale of branded sneakers on Instagram, with people rushing to grab the best pair, often without verifying the authenticity of the shoes, despite sellers&rsquo; claims of legitimacy. To investigate, undercover reporters from mid-day logged into various online platforms and contacted several sellers, uncovering an extensive network of counterfeit sneaker vendors operating out of Agra. Astonishingly, as the investigation deepened, it was revealed that nearly every house in the area doubles as a factory outlet for mass-producing counterfeit sneakers at throwaway prices. Read more.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Fire at hotel in Thane; cat dies of suffocation
A hotel in Maharashtra's Thane city was destroyed in a fire which broke out in the premises on Monday morning, civic officials said. No person was injured in the incident, they said, adding a cat inside the hotel got suffocated to death.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Fire at hotel in Thane; cat dies of suffocation
A hotel in Maharashtra's Thane city was destroyed in a fire which broke out in the premises on Monday morning, civic officials said. No person was injured in the incident, they said, adding a cat inside the hotel got suffocated to death.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Gang steals jewellery, cash worth Rs 1.7 cr from MSRTC bus passenger; flee towards Mumbai
Unidentified persons stole a bag containing jewellery worth Rs 1.68 crore and Rs 2 lakh cash from a passenger of an MSRTC bus on Mumbai-Nashik highway, a police official said on Sunday. The incident took place at 1:30am on Saturday near Umbarmali village in Thane's Shahapur taluka, Kasara police station inspector Suresh Gavit said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Gang steals jewellery, cash worth Rs 1.7 cr from MSRTC bus passenger; flee towards Mumbai
Unidentified persons stole a bag containing jewellery worth Rs 1.68 crore and Rs 2 lakh cash from a passenger of an MSRTC bus on Mumbai-Nashik highway, a police official said on Sunday. The incident took place at 1:30am on Saturday near Umbarmali village in Thane's Shahapur taluka, Kasara police station inspector Suresh Gavit said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Flat kitchen gutted in blaze; none hurt
A fire destroyed the kitchen of a flat in Thane on Sunday evening, Fire Brigade officials said. No one was injured in the incident which occurred in Saket Complex in Rabodi area, chief of the Disaster Management Cell, TMC, Yasin Tadvi. Around 15 residents from the sixth and seventh floors of the building were evacuated due to smoke.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Flat kitchen gutted in blaze; none hurt
A fire destroyed the kitchen of a flat in Thane on Sunday evening, Fire Brigade officials said. No one was injured in the incident which occurred in Saket Complex in Rabodi area, chief of the Disaster Management Cell, TMC, Yasin Tadvi. Around 15 residents from the sixth and seventh floors of the building were evacuated due to smoke.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Stone hurled at Tapti Ganga Express, no injuries; FIR registered
The railway police have registered an FIR after a stone was thrown at the Tapti Ganga Express train near Maharashtra's Jalgaon station, an official said on Sunday. No one was injured in the incident that left a window glass of the B6 coach broken, he said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Stone hurled at Tapti Ganga Express, no injuries; FIR registered
The railway police have registered an FIR after a stone was thrown at the Tapti Ganga Express train near Maharashtra's Jalgaon station, an official said on Sunday. No one was injured in the incident that left a window glass of the B6 coach broken, he said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Shaheen falcon injured due to kite string rescued in Thane
A shaheen falcon was rescued after it got entangled in a kite string and suffered injuries in Thane, an official of an NGO dedicated to the safety and rehabilitation of wildlife said on Sunday. The shaheen falcon is a sub-species of the peregrine falcon that can reach speeds of up to 300 km per hour.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Shaheen falcon injured due to kite string rescued in Thane
A shaheen falcon was rescued after it got entangled in a kite string and suffered injuries in Thane, an official of an NGO dedicated to the safety and rehabilitation of wildlife said on Sunday. The shaheen falcon is a sub-species of the peregrine falcon that can reach speeds of up to 300 km per hour.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Four held with fake currency notes with face value of Rs 1 lakh
The Mumbai police on Sunday seized counterfeit notes with a face value of Rs 1 lakh and arrested four persons over the haul, an official said. Police first recovered 200 bogus notes, each with a face value of Rs 500, from the Byculla area in south Mumbai and arrested three persons, identified as Umran Balbale (48), Yasin Shaikh (42), and Bheem Badela (45).

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Four held with fake currency notes with face value of Rs 1 lakh
The Mumbai police on Sunday seized counterfeit notes with a face value of Rs 1 lakh and arrested four persons over the haul, an official said. Police first recovered 200 bogus notes, each with a face value of Rs 500, from the Byculla area in south Mumbai and arrested three persons, identified as Umran Balbale (48), Yasin Shaikh (42), and Bheem Badela (45).

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Six dead, 5 injured in tempo-truck collision on Nashik-Mumbai Highway
At least six people died while five others were injured in a collision between a tempo and a truck on the Nashik-Mumbai Highway flyover on Sunday, police said. Out of 5 injured people, two are in critical condition and have been receiving treatment in the district hospital, said Nashik Police.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Six dead, 5 injured in tempo-truck collision on Nashik-Mumbai Highway
At least six people died while five others were injured in a collision between a tempo and a truck on the Nashik-Mumbai Highway flyover on Sunday, police said. Out of 5 injured people, two are in critical condition and have been receiving treatment in the district hospital, said Nashik Police.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has directed Beed Superintendent of Police Navneet Kanwat and the Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing the murder of Massajog sarpanch Santosh Deshmukh to ensure the guilty do not go unpunished. Deshmukh was abducted, tortured and murdered on December 9 for attempting to stop an extortion bid on an energy firm helming a windmill project in Beed district, some 380 kilometres from here. We are closing the LIVE blog now

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Police have registered a murder case and an extortion case linked to the killing

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