Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Rajesh Kumar takes charge as new chief secretary of Maharashtra
Senior IAS officer Rajesh Kumar on Monday officially assumed charge as <a href="https://mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/three-language-policy-unity-among-marathi-speaking-people-forced-govt-to-step-back-says-raj-thackeray-23582128" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Maharashtra&rsquo;s</a> 49th Chief Secretary, succeeding Sujata Saunik.&nbsp; At a ceremony held at the Mantralaya, Kumar said he would work in close coordination with all departments and stakeholders to realise the vision of a &ldquo;Developed Maharashtra&rdquo; by 2047. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/rajesh-kumar-takes-charge-as-new-chief-secretary-of-maharashtra-pledges-focus-on-inclusive-development-23582583" rel="nofollow">Read More</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Rajesh Kumar takes charge as new chief secretary of Maharashtra
Senior IAS officer Rajesh Kumar on Monday officially assumed charge as Maharashtra&rsquo;s 49th Chief Secretary, succeeding Sujata Saunik.&nbsp; At a ceremony held at the Mantralaya, Kumar said he would work in close coordination with all departments and stakeholders to realise the vision of a &ldquo;Developed Maharashtra&rdquo; by 2047. Read More

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai Cyber police bust Rs 67 lakh 'digital arrest' scam; 3 arrested
In a major breakthrough to counter cybercrime, the North Cyber Police have arrested three individuals from Gujarat. The accused who have been arrested were involved in a &ldquo;digital arrest&rdquo; scam that duped a retired Air India official of Rs. 67 lakh. The alleged scammers impersonated <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mulund-station-master-caught-accepting-rs-9-000-bribe-in-cbi-sting-23499456" rel="nofollow">Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI)</a> officers and manipulated the victim through fear, deception, and fake documents.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai Cyber police bust Rs 67 lakh 'digital arrest' scam; 3 arrested
In a major breakthrough to counter cybercrime, the North Cyber Police have arrested three individuals from Gujarat. The accused who have been arrested were involved in a &ldquo;digital arrest&rdquo; scam that duped a retired Air India official of Rs. 67 lakh. The alleged scammers impersonated Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) officers and manipulated the victim through fear, deception, and fake documents.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Nigerian woman arrested in Versova with drugs worth Rs 1.42 cr
In a significant drug bust, a 34-year-old Nigerian woman was arrested by the Versova Police on Monday. &nbsp;The woman has been arrested by police for allegedly possessing 418 grams of cocaine, including 30 capsules, with a total estimated value of Rs 1.42 crore. The accused woman was reportedly transporting and selling the drugs in <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/amp/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-versova-bandra-sea-link-likely-to-open-by-july-2027-23566193" rel="nofollow">Versova</a>.&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Nigerian woman arrested in Versova with drugs worth Rs 1.42 cr
In a significant drug bust, a 34-year-old Nigerian woman was arrested by the Versova Police on Monday. &nbsp;The woman has been arrested by police for allegedly possessing 418 grams of cocaine, including 30 capsules, with a total estimated value of Rs 1.42 crore. The accused woman was reportedly transporting and selling the drugs in Versova.&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Abu Azmi moves Bombay HC for quashing of FIRs over his Aurangzeb remarks
Samajwadi Party (SP) MLA <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/ncp-slams-abu-azmi-over-wari-comment-labels-him-a-toxic-element-in-maharashtra-23576481" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Abu Azmi</a> has moved the Bombay High Court seeking the quashing of two "politically motivated" FIRs registered against him over his remarks on Mughal emperor Aurangzeb, reported news agency PTI. A bench of Justices A S Gadkari and Rajesh Patil issued a notice to the police on Monday and posted the matter for further hearing after four weeks.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Abu Azmi moves Bombay HC for quashing of FIRs over his Aurangzeb remarks
Samajwadi Party (SP) MLA Abu Azmi has moved the Bombay High Court seeking the quashing of two "politically motivated" FIRs registered against him over his remarks on Mughal emperor Aurangzeb, reported news agency PTI. A bench of Justices A S Gadkari and Rajesh Patil issued a notice to the police on Monday and posted the matter for further hearing after four weeks.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Milk vendor duped of Rs 1.30 lakh by fraudster posing as army officer
A <a href="https://mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-tinder-date-at-borivli-club-ends-in-rs-14k-fraud-23581925" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Santacruz</a>-based milk vendor lost Rs 1.30 lakh after receiving a call from an unidentified fraudster posing as an army officer. The caller claimed that he and his team were camping inside the Mumbai University, Kalina campus, and required a daily supply of 40 litres of milk and 15 kg of curd for a month.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Milk vendor duped of Rs 1.30 lakh by fraudster posing as army officer
A Santacruz-based milk vendor lost Rs 1.30 lakh after receiving a call from an unidentified fraudster posing as an army officer. The caller claimed that he and his team were camping inside the Mumbai University, Kalina campus, and required a daily supply of 40 litres of milk and 15 kg of curd for a month.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Maharashtra Congress leaders meets at AICC headquarters to discuss about local body elections
AICC general secretary in-charge of Maharashtra unit, Ramesh Chennithala, announced this after a meeting of senior leaders of the party from the state, reported PTI.&nbsp;He said the party will also consult its local leaders on the issue for other local body elections across Maharashtra. Senior party leaders from the state including former <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/shiv-sena-ubt-to-hold-key-bmc-poll-meeting-in-mulund-on-june-9-23560749" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">chief minister</a> Prithviraj Chavan, Rajani Patil, Pradesh Congress president Harshwardhan Vasantrao Sapkal and former PCC chief Nana Patole were present in the meeting held in Delhi.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Maharashtra Congress leaders meets at AICC headquarters to discuss about local body elections
AICC general secretary in-charge of Maharashtra unit, Ramesh Chennithala, announced this after a meeting of senior leaders of the party from the state, reported PTI.&nbsp;He said the party will also consult its local leaders on the issue for other local body elections across Maharashtra. Senior party leaders from the state including former chief minister Prithviraj Chavan, Rajani Patil, Pradesh Congress president Harshwardhan Vasantrao Sapkal and former PCC chief Nana Patole were present in the meeting held in Delhi.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Cong to decide on July 7 whether to go it alone or in alliance for BMC polls
The <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/bmc-elections-2025-mahayuti-to-contest-local-civic-body-polls-together-says-maharashtra-cm-devendra-fadnavis-23565840" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Congress</a> will decide on July 7 whether it will fight the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections in alliance or go it solo in the contest, reported news agency PTI. AICC general secretary in-charge of Maharashtra unit, Ramesh Chennithala, announced this after a meeting of senior leaders of the party from the state.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Cong to decide on July 7 whether to go it alone or in alliance for BMC polls
The Congress will decide on July 7 whether it will fight the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections in alliance or go it solo in the contest, reported news agency PTI. AICC general secretary in-charge of Maharashtra unit, Ramesh Chennithala, announced this after a meeting of senior leaders of the party from the state.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: GTB Nagar Sindhi Colony to be redeveloped by Keystone Realtors, says MHADA
In a landmark decision aimed at rehabilitating displaced Sindhi refugee families, the <a href="https://mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mhada-cuts-home-prices-as-demand-soars-for-affordable-housing-23577841?search-rangeela-all-false-breakingnews" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority</a> (MHADA) has appointed Keystone Realtors (Rustomjee Group) as the construction and development agency for the redevelopment of 25 buildings at Guru Teg Bahadur Nagar (GTB Nagar) in Sion Koliwada.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: GTB Nagar Sindhi Colony to be redeveloped by Keystone Realtors, says MHADA
In a landmark decision aimed at rehabilitating displaced Sindhi refugee families, the Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority (MHADA) has appointed Keystone Realtors (Rustomjee Group) as the construction and development agency for the redevelopment of 25 buildings at Guru Teg Bahadur Nagar (GTB Nagar) in Sion Koliwada.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Pratap Sarnaik urges metro stations be renamed to reflect local heritage
Maharashtra Transport Minister <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/new-panel-to-be-formed-to-resolve-transporters-issues-over-traffic-e-challans-in-maharashtra-says-state-transport-minister-pratap-sarnaik-23578969" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Pratap Sarnaik</a> has written to Deputy Chief Minister and Shiv Sena president Eknath Shinde urging a revision of the proposed names for stations under three Metro lines in Thane and Bhayandar regions. Sarnaik emphasised the importance of preserving local heritage, village identity, and the cultural ethos of the fishermen and tribal communities in the Thane and Mira-Bhayandar regions, a release stated.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Pratap Sarnaik urges metro stations be renamed to reflect local heritage
Maharashtra Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik has written to Deputy Chief Minister and Shiv Sena president Eknath Shinde urging a revision of the proposed names for stations under three Metro lines in Thane and Bhayandar regions. Sarnaik emphasised the importance of preserving local heritage, village identity, and the cultural ethos of the fishermen and tribal communities in the Thane and Mira-Bhayandar regions, a release stated.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Navi Mumbai businessman duped of Rs 1.25 cr in loan fraud
The police on Monday said that a businessman from <a href="https://mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-crime-news/article/maharashtra-navi-mumbai-woman-loses-rs-49-lakh-after-being-lured-with-gift-fraud-from-abroad-23562678" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Navi Mumbai</a> was allegedly cheated of Rs 1.25 crore by four persons who assured to arrange loans for him, reported news agency PTI. Based on a complaint lodged by the 78-year-old Airoli resident, the police on Saturday registered a case under sections 316(5) (criminal breach of trust), 318(3) (cheating), and other relevant provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, an official said, reported PTI.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Navi Mumbai businessman duped of Rs 1.25 cr in loan fraud
The police on Monday said that a businessman from Navi Mumbai was allegedly cheated of Rs 1.25 crore by four persons who assured to arrange loans for him, reported news agency PTI. Based on a complaint lodged by the 78-year-old Airoli resident, the police on Saturday registered a case under sections 316(5) (criminal breach of trust), 318(3) (cheating), and other relevant provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, an official said, reported PTI.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Ex-minister Ravindra Chavan files nomination for post of Maharashtra BJP prez
BJP MLA and former minister <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/news/india-news/article/bjp-accelerates-national-president-election-process-appoints-senior-leaders-as-state-election-officers-23579839" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Ravindra Chavan</a> on Monday filed his nomination for the post of the party's state president, and a formal announcement will be made by Tuesday evening, Maharashtra Chief Minister and senior party leader Devendra Fadnavis said, reported news agency PTI.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Ex-minister Ravindra Chavan files nomination for post of Maharashtra BJP prez
BJP MLA and former minister Ravindra Chavan on Monday filed his nomination for the post of the party's state president, and a formal announcement will be made by Tuesday evening, Maharashtra Chief Minister and senior party leader Devendra Fadnavis said, reported news agency PTI.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Maharashtra government allocates Rs 1,000 cr for the planning and execution of the Simhastha Kumbh Mela
The government has allocated Rs 1,000 cr for the planning and execution of the<a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/maharashtra-rains-state-to-have-good-monsoon-this-year-kharif-production-target-at-204-lakh-metric-tonnes-says-cm-fadnavis-23548591" target="_blank" rel="none noopener"> Simhastha Kumbh Mela</a>. Additionally, Rs 3,228.38 crore has been provisioned for refunds related to stamp duty surcharge to metro projects, municipal corporations, municipal councils, and Zilla Parishads. The largest allocation, Rs 11,042.76 crore, has been earmarked for grants recommended by the 15th Finance Commission, and it has also made a provision of Rs 6,952 crore for public health.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Maharashtra government allocates Rs 1,000 cr for the planning and execution of the Simhastha Kumbh Mela
The government has allocated Rs 1,000 cr for the planning and execution of the Simhastha Kumbh Mela. Additionally, Rs 3,228.38 crore has been provisioned for refunds related to stamp duty surcharge to metro projects, municipal corporations, municipal councils, and Zilla Parishads. The largest allocation, Rs 11,042.76 crore, has been earmarked for grants recommended by the 15th Finance Commission, and it has also made a provision of Rs 6,952 crore for public health.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Maharashtra govt tables supplementary demands of Rs 57,509 cr in assembly
Meanwhile, the Maharashtra government tabled <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/breaking-maharashtra-govt-withdraws-gr-on-three-language-policy-in-schools-on-eve-of-monsoon-session-23581720" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">supplementary demands</a> of Rs 57,509.71 crore in the state legislative assembly on Monday to allocate funds for various schemes and projects. Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, who is also the state finance and planning minister, presented these demands on the first day of the three-week monsoon session.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Maharashtra govt tables supplementary demands of Rs 57,509 cr in assembly
Meanwhile, the Maharashtra government tabled supplementary demands of Rs 57,509.71 crore in the state legislative assembly on Monday to allocate funds for various schemes and projects. Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, who is also the state finance and planning minister, presented these demands on the first day of the three-week monsoon session.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Bill tabled for establishment of Nashik-Trimbakeshwar Kumbh Mela Authority
The <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/maharashtra-monsoon-session-2025-mva-protests-against-three-language-policy-outside-legislature-23582229" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Maharashtra government</a> on Monday tabled a bill seeking to establish the Nashik-Trimbakeshwar Kumbh Mela Authority for the mega congregation set to begin on October 31 next year. The bill, which was tabled in the assembly on the first day of the monsoon session, provides for the establishment of an Authority for the organisation and management of the Kumbh Mela and allied activities in Nashik and Trimbakeshwar as well as other areas in the vicinity.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Bill tabled for establishment of Nashik-Trimbakeshwar Kumbh Mela Authority
The Maharashtra government on Monday tabled a bill seeking to establish the Nashik-Trimbakeshwar Kumbh Mela Authority for the mega congregation set to begin on October 31 next year. The bill, which was tabled in the assembly on the first day of the monsoon session, provides for the establishment of an Authority for the organisation and management of the Kumbh Mela and allied activities in Nashik and Trimbakeshwar as well as other areas in the vicinity.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Maharashtra Minister Uday Samant alleged that MVA is politicising language issue
Maharashtra Minister Uday Samant alleged that MVA is politicising the issue to make it a poll plank for the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections. Uday Samant said, "There is no truth in the allegations made by the opposition parties because now the battle of ideology has begun. This controversy has been raised for the BMC election, and therefore, the slogan has become that M stands not for Marathi but for <a href="https://mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/three-language-policy-mns-shiv-sena-ubt-cancel-july-5-protest-after-maharashtra-govt-withdraws-gr-on-hindi-in-schools-says-raut-23581756" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Municipal Corporation.</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Maharashtra Minister Uday Samant alleged that MVA is politicising language issue
Maharashtra Minister Uday Samant alleged that MVA is politicising the issue to make it a poll plank for the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections. Uday Samant said, "There is no truth in the allegations made by the opposition parties because now the battle of ideology has begun. This controversy has been raised for the BMC election, and therefore, the slogan has become that M stands not for Marathi but for Municipal Corporation.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: &nbsp;BJP Mumbai chief Shelar slams MVA over three-language policy
BJP Mumbai President <a href="https://mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/hindi-ho-gayi-cancel-thackerays-claim-victory-23581926" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Ashish Shelar</a> on Monday hit back at Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray amid MVA's protest against the three-language policy stating that the BJP has won the fight, reported news agency ANI. Speaking to reporters outside the Maharashtra Assembly, Shelar said, "In the true sense, the Mahayuti government, and Devendra Fadnavis maintained complete loyalty to the Marathi mind, Marathi language, and Marathi people. BJP did not make it a prestige issue.&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: &nbsp;BJP Mumbai chief Shelar slams MVA over three-language policy
BJP Mumbai President Ashish Shelar on Monday hit back at Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray amid MVA's protest against the three-language policy stating that the BJP has won the fight, reported news agency ANI. Speaking to reporters outside the Maharashtra Assembly, Shelar said, "In the true sense, the Mahayuti government, and Devendra Fadnavis maintained complete loyalty to the Marathi mind, Marathi language, and Marathi people. BJP did not make it a prestige issue.&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp; Maharashtra government tabled supplementary demands of Rs 57,509.71 crore in the state legislative assembly
The <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/monsoon-session-to-take-place-from-june-30-to-july-18-maharashtra-government-23578997" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Maharashtra government</a> tabled supplementary demands of Rs 57,509.71 crore in the state legislative assembly on Monday to allocate funds for various schemes and projects. Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, who is also the state finance and planning minister, presented these demands on the first day of the three-week monsoon session.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp; Maharashtra government tabled supplementary demands of Rs 57,509.71 crore in the state legislative assembly
The Maharashtra government tabled supplementary demands of Rs 57,509.71 crore in the state legislative assembly on Monday to allocate funds for various schemes and projects. Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, who is also the state finance and planning minister, presented these demands on the first day of the three-week monsoon session.

Mumbai News Live Updates: NCP (SP) slams Devendra Fadnavis govt over supplementary demands, cites growing financial burden
The former Maharashtra finance minister was speaking to reporters on the first day of the state legislature's monsoon session where <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/ajit-pawar-backs-opposition-against-hindi-introduction-23577835" rel="nofollow">Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar</a>, who holds charge of the finance department, tabled supplementary demands of Rs 57,509.71 crore in the assembly to allocate funds for various schemes and projects.

Mumbai News Live Updates: NCP (SP) slams Devendra Fadnavis govt over supplementary demands, cites growing financial burden
The former Maharashtra finance minister was speaking to reporters on the first day of the state legislature's monsoon session where Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, who holds charge of the finance department, tabled supplementary demands of Rs 57,509.71 crore in the assembly to allocate funds for various schemes and projects.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) criticises the Maharashtra government over the three-language policy
Criticising the <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/news/india-news/article/bjp-accelerates-national-president-election-process-appoints-senior-leaders-as-state-election-officers-23579839" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Maharashtra </a>government over the three-language policy, NCP-SCP MLA Rohit Pawar said that when Marathi journalists and social organisations united in opposition, the government was compelled to withdraw the resolution. In an interview with reporters outside the Maharashtra Assembly, Pawar remarked, "Several political parties opposed the Government Resolution (GR) issued by the Maharashtra government regarding the three-language policy. Marathi journalists and social organisations also voiced their dissent. When all stakeholders united on this issue.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) criticises the Maharashtra government over the three-language policy
Criticising the Maharashtra government over the three-language policy, NCP-SCP MLA Rohit Pawar said that when Marathi journalists and social organisations united in opposition, the government was compelled to withdraw the resolution. In an interview with reporters outside the Maharashtra Assembly, Pawar remarked, "Several political parties opposed the Government Resolution (GR) issued by the Maharashtra government regarding the three-language policy. Marathi journalists and social organisations also voiced their dissent. When all stakeholders united on this issue.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: MVA protests against three-language policy outside Legislative Assembly
Leaders of the <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/breaking-maharashtra-govt-withdraws-gr-on-three-language-policy-in-schools-on-eve-of-monsoon-session-23581720" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA),</a> organised a protest outside the Legislative Assembly on Monday to express their opposition to the Maharashtra government's three-language policy. MVA leaders were seen holding banners with slogans such as, "The three-language policy is unacceptable, please kill me, " and "What to do for votes, please kill me." <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/maharashtra-monsoon-session-2025-mva-protests-against-three-language-policy-outside-legislature-23582229" rel="nofollow">Read More</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: MVA protests against three-language policy outside Legislative Assembly
Leaders of the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA), organised a protest outside the Legislative Assembly on Monday to express their opposition to the Maharashtra government's three-language policy. MVA leaders were seen holding banners with slogans such as, "The three-language policy is unacceptable, please kill me, " and "What to do for votes, please kill me." Read More

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Pratap Sarnaik says, "Passengers travelling by long-distance buses during will be given a 15 percent discount"
On June 1, on the occasion of<a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/maharashtra-state-transport-buses-to-offer-15-per-cent-discount-to-commuters-on-advance-tickets-from-july-23556715" target="_blank" rel="none noopener"> MSRTC's 77th anniversary, </a>Sarnaik had announced that passengers travelling by long-distance buses during will be given a 15 percent discount on their tickets if they make advance reservations. Accordingly, this scheme is being implemented for all types of buses from July 1. &nbsp;&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Pratap Sarnaik says, "Passengers travelling by long-distance buses during will be given a 15 percent discount"
On June 1, on the occasion of MSRTC's 77th anniversary, Sarnaik had announced that passengers travelling by long-distance buses during will be given a 15 percent discount on their tickets if they make advance reservations. Accordingly, this scheme is being implemented for all types of buses from July 1. &nbsp;&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Maharashtra state transport buses to offer 15 per cent discount on advance tickets from July 1
Passengers with full tickets, (excluding concessionary passengers) who make advance reservations for long- and medium distance (more than 150 km) journeys on state transport buses in <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/online-financial-frauds-surge-in-maharashtra-recovery-remains-low-23581930" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Maharashtra, </a>will be given a 15 percent discount on their ticket fare from Tuesday, July 1. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/maharashtra-state-transport-buses-to-offer-15-per-cent-discount-on-advance-tickets-from-july-1-23582262" rel="nofollow">Read More</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Maharashtra state transport buses to offer 15 per cent discount on advance tickets from July 1
Passengers with full tickets, (excluding concessionary passengers) who make advance reservations for long- and medium distance (more than 150 km) journeys on state transport buses in Maharashtra, will be given a 15 percent discount on their ticket fare from Tuesday, July 1. Read More

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Rohit Pawar: Marathi unity forced govt to withdraw Hindi GR 
Criticising the Maharashtra government over the three-language policy, NCP-SCP MLA Rohit Pawar said that when Marathi journalists and social organisations united in opposition, the government was compelled to withdraw the resolution. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/maharashtra-monsoon-session-2025-mva-protests-against-three-language-policy-outside-legislature-23582229" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Read more.</a>
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Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Rohit Pawar: Marathi unity forced govt to withdraw Hindi GR
Criticising the Maharashtra government over the three-language policy, NCP-SCP MLA Rohit Pawar said that when Marathi journalists and social organisations united in opposition, the government was compelled to withdraw the resolution. Read more.
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Mumbai News LIVE Updates: MVA stages protest on Day 1 of monsoon session over Hindi row 
Slogans were raised and posters displayed as Shiv Sena UBT, Congress and NCP (Sharad Pawar faction) leaders accused the Mahayuti government of disrespecting Marathi identity. Key leaders among the protesters were Shiv Sena UBT MLA Aaditya Thackeray, Leader of Opposition in the Legislative Council Ambadas Danve, Sachin Ahir and NCP (SP) leader Jitendra Awhad.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: MVA stages protest on Day 1 of monsoon session over Hindi row
Slogans were raised and posters displayed as Shiv Sena UBT, Congress and NCP (Sharad Pawar faction) leaders accused the Mahayuti government of disrespecting Marathi identity. Key leaders among the protesters were Shiv Sena UBT MLA Aaditya Thackeray, Leader of Opposition in the Legislative Council Ambadas Danve, Sachin Ahir and NCP (SP) leader Jitendra Awhad.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Jayant Patil: Hindi rollback shows govt is out of touch 
NCP (SP) leader Jayant Patil claimed the government's reversal on the introduction of Hindi demonstrates how detached it is from the public sentiment. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Jayant Patil: Hindi rollback shows govt is out of touch
NCP (SP) leader Jayant Patil claimed the government's reversal on the introduction of Hindi demonstrates how detached it is from the public sentiment. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: BJP-Shinde bloc fears Uddhav-Raj Thackeray unity, says Aaditya 
Asked about motives behind the government's decision, Aaditya Thackeray alleged, "The BJP and Deputy CM Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena are working hard to prevent any unity between Uddhav and (MNS head) Raj Thackeray. But they are mistaken if they think they can divide the Marathi pride." (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: BJP-Shinde bloc fears Uddhav-Raj Thackeray unity, says Aaditya
Asked about motives behind the government's decision, Aaditya Thackeray alleged, "The BJP and Deputy CM Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena are working hard to prevent any unity between Uddhav and (MNS head) Raj Thackeray. But they are mistaken if they think they can divide the Marathi pride." (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: "Will keep up pressure until written order is issued": Aaditya 
"We will continue our pressure on the government until it issues a formal decision in writing. We no longer trust this government. The unity of the Marathi people must be demonstrated before Delhi," said the legislator, son of former state chief minister Uddhav Thackeray.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: "Will keep up pressure until written order is issued": Aaditya
"We will continue our pressure on the government until it issues a formal decision in writing. We no longer trust this government. The unity of the Marathi people must be demonstrated before Delhi," said the legislator, son of former state chief minister Uddhav Thackeray.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Aaditya Thackeray at Vidhan Bhavan premises&nbsp;
WATCH| Thackeray, along with Leader of Opposition in the legislative council Ambadas Danve, Bhaskar Jadhav and other opposition legislators, staged a symbolic protest on the steps of Vidhan Bhavan here, holding placards reading "Mi Marathi" (I am Marathi).
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Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Aaditya Thackeray at Vidhan Bhavan premises&nbsp;
WATCH| Thackeray, along with Leader of Opposition in the legislative council Ambadas Danve, Bhaskar Jadhav and other opposition legislators, staged a symbolic protest on the steps of Vidhan Bhavan here, holding placards reading "Mi Marathi" (I am Marathi).

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Mumbai News LIVE Updates: "Pressure triumphed over power," says Aaditya Thackeray
"Pressure triumphed over power," Thackeray said in the Vidhan Bhavan premises where the monsoon session of the state legislature began earlier in the day.&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: "Pressure triumphed over power," says Aaditya Thackeray
"Pressure triumphed over power," Thackeray said in the Vidhan Bhavan premises where the monsoon session of the state legislature began earlier in the day.&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Aaditya Thackeray, Oppn leaders stage 'Mi Marathi' protest at Vidhan Bhavan 
MLA Aaditya Thackeray on Monday claimed the Maharashtra government withdrew its decision on the teaching of Hindi as a third language in primary classes due to "pressure" from the opposition and the civil society. Thackeray, along with Leader of Opposition in the legislative council Ambadas Danve, Bhaskar Jadhav and other opposition legislators, staged a symbolic protest on the steps of Vidhan Bhavan here, holding placards reading "Mi Marathi" (I am Marathi).

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Aaditya Thackeray, Oppn leaders stage 'Mi Marathi' protest at Vidhan Bhavan
MLA Aaditya Thackeray on Monday claimed the Maharashtra government withdrew its decision on the teaching of Hindi as a third language in primary classes due to "pressure" from the opposition and the civil society. Thackeray, along with Leader of Opposition in the legislative council Ambadas Danve, Bhaskar Jadhav and other opposition legislators, staged a symbolic protest on the steps of Vidhan Bhavan here, holding placards reading "Mi Marathi" (I am Marathi).

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis at Vidhan Bhavan
Maharashtra CM Fadnavis arrives at Vidhan Bhavan ahead of monsoon session.
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Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis at Vidhan Bhavan
Maharashtra CM Fadnavis arrives at Vidhan Bhavan ahead of monsoon session.

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Mumbai News LIVE Updates: CM Fadnavis greets Council Chairman Ram Shinde, Speaker Narwekar 
Following this, Chief Minister Fadnavis met with Legislative Council Chairman Prof. Ram Shinde and Assembly Speaker Adv. Rahul Narwekar extended his greetings and presented them with bouquets as a gesture of goodwill.&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: CM Fadnavis greets Council Chairman Ram Shinde, Speaker Narwekar
Following this, Chief Minister Fadnavis met with Legislative Council Chairman Prof. Ram Shinde and Assembly Speaker Adv. Rahul Narwekar extended his greetings and presented them with bouquets as a gesture of goodwill.&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Uddhav Thackeray at Vidhan Bhavan
Uddhav Thackeray visits Vidhan Bhavan ahead of monsoon session.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Uddhav Thackeray at Vidhan Bhavan
Uddhav Thackeray visits Vidhan Bhavan ahead of monsoon session.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Cabinet ministers, legislators mark start of monsoon session
Members of the Cabinet as well as legislators from both Houses were present on the occasion.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Cabinet ministers, legislators mark start of monsoon session
Members of the Cabinet as well as legislators from both Houses were present on the occasion.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: The monsoon session of the Maharashtra Legislature for the year 2025 commenced today
Upon arriving at the Vidhan Bhavan for the session, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, and Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar paid floral tributes to the statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj seated on his throne in the premises.
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Mumbai News LIVE Updates: The monsoon session of the Maharashtra Legislature for the year 2025 commenced today
Upon arriving at the Vidhan Bhavan for the session, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, and Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar paid floral tributes to the statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj seated on his throne in the premises.
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Mumbai News LIVE Updates: July 5 protest against Hindi imposition will now turn into a victory celebration, says Sanjay Raut
Shiv Sena (UBT) lawmaker Sanjay Raut said that the July 5 protest against Hindi imposition will now be a victory celebration. He also said that his party chief Uddhav Thackeray and Maharashtra Navnirman Sena founder Raj Thackeray must come together and lead many more "victories in the future.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: July 5 protest against Hindi imposition will now turn into a victory celebration, says Sanjay Raut
Shiv Sena (UBT) lawmaker Sanjay Raut said that the July 5 protest against Hindi imposition will now be a victory celebration. He also said that his party chief Uddhav Thackeray and Maharashtra Navnirman Sena founder Raj Thackeray must come together and lead many more "victories in the future.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;Maharashtra govt withdraws Hindi language resolutions after backlash 
The Maharashtra government on Sunday withdrew two controversial resolutions related to the implementation of the three-language policy in schools, following criticism from opposition parties. The resolutions, passed on April 16 and June 17, had made Hindi a compulsory third language in Marathi and English-medium schools, triggering backlash over concerns of linguistic imposition. (ANI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;Maharashtra govt withdraws Hindi language resolutions after backlash
The Maharashtra government on Sunday withdrew two controversial resolutions related to the implementation of the three-language policy in schools, following criticism from opposition parties. The resolutions, passed on April 16 and June 17, had made Hindi a compulsory third language in Marathi and English-medium schools, triggering backlash over concerns of linguistic imposition. (ANI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: New criminal laws took effect from July 1, 2024 
The new criminal laws, Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, came into force across India on July 1, 2024, and are aimed at improving transparency, speeding up trials, and addressing modern legal challenges. (ANI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: New criminal laws took effect from July 1, 2024
The new criminal laws, Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, came into force across India on July 1, 2024, and are aimed at improving transparency, speeding up trials, and addressing modern legal challenges. (ANI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;Fadnavis: Constitution is our core value, courts shaped it 
CM Fadnavis said, "On one side, it's our Constitution, which is the greatest in the world, and the Constitution, which has evolved by many decisions of the Courts, is our fundamental value. Along with this, we must adapt ourselves to counter the evolving challenges." (ANI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;Fadnavis: Constitution is our core value, courts shaped it
CM Fadnavis said, "On one side, it's our Constitution, which is the greatest in the world, and the Constitution, which has evolved by many decisions of the Courts, is our fundamental value. Along with this, we must adapt ourselves to counter the evolving challenges." (ANI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;Fadnavis: IPC, CrPC, Evidence Act renamed under legal reforms 
"We have made three new laws in our criminal justice system. The IPC of 1860 has been renamed as the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, the CrPC has been renamed as the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, and the Indian Evidence Act is now known as the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam. This is not just a change in the nomenclature, but we have also done the Indianisation of these laws," Fadnavis said. (ANI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;Fadnavis: IPC, CrPC, Evidence Act renamed under legal reforms
"We have made three new laws in our criminal justice system. The IPC of 1860 has been renamed as the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, the CrPC has been renamed as the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, and the Indian Evidence Act is now known as the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam. This is not just a change in the nomenclature, but we have also done the Indianisation of these laws," Fadnavis said. (ANI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: CM Fadnavis, CJI Gavai, Gadkari attend MNLU Nagpur building launch 
Fadnavis made the remarks while attending the inauguration ceremony of the Administrative Building and Central Library Building of Maharashtra National Law University (MNLU) in Nagpur. The event was also attended by Chief Justice of India BR Gavai, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari and other dignitaries. (ANI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: CM Fadnavis, CJI Gavai, Gadkari attend MNLU Nagpur building launch
Fadnavis made the remarks while attending the inauguration ceremony of the Administrative Building and Central Library Building of Maharashtra National Law University (MNLU) in Nagpur. The event was also attended by Chief Justice of India BR Gavai, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari and other dignitaries. (ANI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;The <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/bmc-elections-2025-mahayuti-to-contest-local-civic-body-polls-together-says-maharashtra-cm-devendra-fadnavis-23565840" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Congress</a> will decide on July 7 whether it will fight the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections in alliance or go it solo in the contest, reported news agency PTI. AICC general secretary in-charge of Maharashtra unit, Ramesh Chennithala, announced this after a meeting of senior leaders of the party from the state, reported PTI. He said the party will also consult its local leaders on the issue for other local body elections across Maharashtra. We are closing LIVE Blog now

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