Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Serial killer caught after 17 years of eluding the law
The Crime Branch in Vasai arrested a 40-year-old serial killer from Bengaluru. The killer Niranjan Kumar a native of Bihar&rsquo;s Saran district, had been changing his locations, identities as well and profession in different states to remain at large despite committing heinous five murders.<a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-crime-news/article/mumbai-serial-killer-caught-after-17-years-of-eluding-the-law-23504121"> Read more.</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Serial killer caught after 17 years of eluding the law
The Crime Branch in Vasai arrested a 40-year-old serial killer from Bengaluru. The killer Niranjan Kumar a native of Bihar&rsquo;s Saran district, had been changing his locations, identities as well and profession in different states to remain at large despite committing heinous five murders. Read more.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Fire guts scrap godown, snack making unit in Nashik; no one hurt
A major fire gutted a scrap godown, snacks making unit and a bamboo shop in Maharashtra's Nashik district on Friday, though no one was hurt in the incident, officials said. Some LPG cylinders at the site in Pimpalgaon Baswant blew up in the blaze that started at 11:30am but did not cause damage as they fell in vacant areas, they added.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Fire guts scrap godown, snack making unit in Nashik; no one hurt
A major fire gutted a scrap godown, snacks making unit and a bamboo shop in Maharashtra's Nashik district on Friday, though no one was hurt in the incident, officials said. Some LPG cylinders at the site in Pimpalgaon Baswant blew up in the blaze that started at 11:30am but did not cause damage as they fell in vacant areas, they added.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Oshiwara Police arrest 25-year-old for online travel booking scam
The Oshiwara Police have arrested a 25-year-old fraudster accused of duping people by offering fake online bookings for villas, resorts, and hotels. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-crime-news/article/mumbai-oshiwara-police-arrest-25-year-old-for-online-travel-booking-scam-23504072">Read more.</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Oshiwara Police arrest 25-year-old for online travel booking scam
The Oshiwara Police have arrested a 25-year-old fraudster accused of duping people by offering fake online bookings for villas, resorts, and hotels. Read more.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Nagpur violence: 14 held on Fri, takes number of arrests to 105; 3 fresh FIRs registered
Fourteen persons were arrested on Friday in connection with the violence in Nagpur earlier this week, taking the total number those held so far to 105, a senior police official said. Those held include 10 juveniles, as per police. Three more FIRs have been registered in connection with the incident, he added.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Nagpur violence: 14 held on Fri, takes number of arrests to 105; 3 fresh FIRs registered
Fourteen persons were arrested on Friday in connection with the violence in Nagpur earlier this week, taking the total number those held so far to 105, a senior police official said. Those held include 10 juveniles, as per police. Three more FIRs have been registered in connection with the incident, he added.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Maharashtra govt to build archives building in Bandra to preserve heritage documents
The Maharashtra government will construct an archives building to preserve the rich heritage of the state in Mumbai given the space constraints at the Elphinstone College building where valuable documents are stored, Cultural Affairs Minister Ashish Shelar said. The "Maha Archives Building" will come up on a 6,691 sq. m. plot in Bandra (East), he told the assembly on Friday.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Maharashtra govt to build archives building in Bandra to preserve heritage documents
The Maharashtra government will construct an archives building to preserve the rich heritage of the state in Mumbai given the space constraints at the Elphinstone College building where valuable documents are stored, Cultural Affairs Minister Ashish Shelar said. The "Maha Archives Building" will come up on a 6,691 sq. m. plot in Bandra (East), he told the assembly on Friday.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Looking forward to collaborate with Maharashtra govt: Bill Gates
Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates has said he is looking forward to collaborate with the Maharashtra government on digital platforms for women's livelihoods and Artificial Intelligence-driven solutions in healthcare and agriculture. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis had met the billionaire philanthropist on Thursday.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Looking forward to collaborate with Maharashtra govt: Bill Gates
Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates has said he is looking forward to collaborate with the Maharashtra government on digital platforms for women's livelihoods and Artificial Intelligence-driven solutions in healthcare and agriculture. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis had met the billionaire philanthropist on Thursday.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Maharashtra govt issues GR detailing plan for Shivaji memorial in Agra
The Maharashtra government on Friday formed a committee of historians under the state tourism minister to construct a memorial of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj in Agra in Uttar Pradesh. The tourism department has been tasked with building the memorial, mobilising funds for the purpose and looking into aspects of land acquisition, a government resolution (GR) said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Maharashtra govt issues GR detailing plan for Shivaji memorial in Agra
The Maharashtra government on Friday formed a committee of historians under the state tourism minister to construct a memorial of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj in Agra in Uttar Pradesh. The tourism department has been tasked with building the memorial, mobilising funds for the purpose and looking into aspects of land acquisition, a government resolution (GR) said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai local train updates: Central Railway announces mega block on March 23 for maintenance work
The Central Railway, Mumbai Division, will operate a mega block on Sunday, March 23, 2025, to carry out essential engineering and maintenance work on its suburban network. The block will impact services on both the Main Line and Harbour Line, leading to diversions and cancellations. <a href="https://mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-local-train-updates-central-railway-announces-mega-block-on-march-23-for-maintenance-work-23503989">Read more.</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai local train updates: Central Railway announces mega block on March 23 for maintenance work
The Central Railway, Mumbai Division, will operate a mega block on Sunday, March 23, 2025, to carry out essential engineering and maintenance work on its suburban network. The block will impact services on both the Main Line and Harbour Line, leading to diversions and cancellations. Read more.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Cong cites magisterial probe in Dalit youth's custodial death, demands murder case against cops
After a magisterial probe blamed police assault for the death of Dalit protester Somnath Suryavanshi, Maharashtra Congress president Harshvardhan Sapkal has demanded slapping of murder charges on officials and questioned whom Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis was protecting. He accused Fadnavis, who heads the Home Ministry, of misleading people through his statement during the winter session of the state legislature last year by attributing Suryavanshi's death to asthma.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Cong cites magisterial probe in Dalit youth's custodial death, demands murder case against cops
After a magisterial probe blamed police assault for the death of Dalit protester Somnath Suryavanshi, Maharashtra Congress president Harshvardhan Sapkal has demanded slapping of murder charges on officials and questioned whom Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis was protecting. He accused Fadnavis, who heads the Home Ministry, of misleading people through his statement during the winter session of the state legislature last year by attributing Suryavanshi's death to asthma.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: BJP, Oppn MLAs slam BMC over quality of road concretisation in Mumbai
MLAs from both the ruling BJP and Opposition on Friday slammed the BMC over the poor quality of ongoing road concretisation in Mumbai, with Assembly Speaker Rahul Narwekar calling a meeting in his chamber next week over the issue. Atul Bhatkhalkar, a BJP MLA from Mumbai, raised the issue in the assembly during Question Hour.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: BJP, Oppn MLAs slam BMC over quality of road concretisation in Mumbai
MLAs from both the ruling BJP and Opposition on Friday slammed the BMC over the poor quality of ongoing road concretisation in Mumbai, with Assembly Speaker Rahul Narwekar calling a meeting in his chamber next week over the issue. Atul Bhatkhalkar, a BJP MLA from Mumbai, raised the issue in the assembly during Question Hour.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Maharashtra to adopt CBSE from academic year 2025-26: Education minister Bhuse
Maharashtra will adopt the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) from academic year 2025-26, state school education minister Dada Bhuse said on Friday. Bhuse said the CBSE pattern will be implemented in two phases in the state, where currently the Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education (MSBSHSE) conducts exams for Class X (SSC or Secondary School Certificate) and Class XII (HSC or Higher Secondary Certificate).

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Maharashtra to adopt CBSE from academic year 2025-26: Education minister Bhuse
Maharashtra will adopt the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) from academic year 2025-26, state school education minister Dada Bhuse said on Friday. Bhuse said the CBSE pattern will be implemented in two phases in the state, where currently the Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education (MSBSHSE) conducts exams for Class X (SSC or Secondary School Certificate) and Class XII (HSC or Higher Secondary Certificate).

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Only army left to be deployed to protect Aurangzeb's tomb: Sena (UBT) leader
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Ambadas Danve on Friday criticised the shielding of Mughal emperor Aurangzeb's tomb in the district by metal sheets, saying only the army was left to be brought in to guard the ASI site now. Danve, leader of opposition in the state legislative council, posted a picture of metal sheets covering the site at Khultabad.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Only army left to be deployed to protect Aurangzeb's tomb: Sena (UBT) leader
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Ambadas Danve on Friday criticised the shielding of Mughal emperor Aurangzeb's tomb in the district by metal sheets, saying only the army was left to be brought in to guard the ASI site now. Danve, leader of opposition in the state legislative council, posted a picture of metal sheets covering the site at Khultabad.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: In Photos: Mumbaikars struggle as temperatures soar across the city
Mumbai on Friday sweltered under intense heat, as temperatures in city continued to soar, leaving Mumbaikars to brace for a yet another hot day. <a href="https://mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/photo/in-photos-mumbaikars-struggle-as-temperatures-soar-across-the-city-104602/1" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">See pics here.</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: In Photos: Mumbaikars struggle as temperatures soar across the city
Mumbai on Friday sweltered under intense heat, as temperatures in city continued to soar, leaving Mumbaikars to brace for a yet another hot day. See pics here.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Central Railway announces 24 additional summer special train trips between Mumbai and Nanded
In a bid to accommodate the surge in passenger traffic during the summer season, the Central Railway (CR) has announced an additional 24 trips of Summer Special trains between Lokmanya Tilak Terminus (LTT) in Mumbai and Hazur Sahib Nanded. This move takes the total number of Summer Special trains announced by CR to 356. <a href="https://mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/central-railway-announces-24-additional-summer-special-train-trips-between-mumbai-and-nanded-23503863">Read more.</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Central Railway announces 24 additional summer special train trips between Mumbai and Nanded
In a bid to accommodate the surge in passenger traffic during the summer season, the Central Railway (CR) has announced an additional 24 trips of Summer Special trains between Lokmanya Tilak Terminus (LTT) in Mumbai and Hazur Sahib Nanded. This move takes the total number of Summer Special trains announced by CR to 356. Read more.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Hoarding at Mulund toll plaza illegal: Minister
Maharashtra Industries minister Uday Samant on Friday admitted that a hoarding was erected illegally without the permission of the Mumbai civic body at a toll plaza after the issue was raised in the legislative assembly by BJP MLAs. He said the state government would direct the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) to audit the hoardings in the city and the report would be tabled in the assembly during the next session.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Hoarding at Mulund toll plaza illegal: Minister
Maharashtra Industries minister Uday Samant on Friday admitted that a hoarding was erected illegally without the permission of the Mumbai civic body at a toll plaza after the issue was raised in the legislative assembly by BJP MLAs. He said the state government would direct the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) to audit the hoardings in the city and the report would be tabled in the assembly during the next session.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Bhika Behram Well in Mumbai completes 300 years
The Bhika Behram Well, a landmark heritage site for the Zoroastrian community near Churchgate station in south Mumbai, completed 300 years on Friday. This well is a sacred space for Mumbai's Parsis. Arguably the oldest sweet water well in the city, it was built in 1725 by Bhikaji Behram Pandey, a businessman who was moved by the plight of thirsty travellers and locals.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Bhika Behram Well in Mumbai completes 300 years
The Bhika Behram Well, a landmark heritage site for the Zoroastrian community near Churchgate station in south Mumbai, completed 300 years on Friday. This well is a sacred space for Mumbai's Parsis. Arguably the oldest sweet water well in the city, it was built in 1725 by Bhikaji Behram Pandey, a businessman who was moved by the plight of thirsty travellers and locals.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Maratha outfits protest in Jalna against Koratkar and Solapurkar
A protest was held on Friday in Jalna seeking the arrest of Nagpur-based journalist Prashant Koratkar and actor Rahul Solapurkar for their alleged objectionable remarks against Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj and Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. The protest was organised by the Maratha Kranti Morcha and Shiv Premi Sanghatana at the district collectorate.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Maratha outfits protest in Jalna against Koratkar and Solapurkar
A protest was held on Friday in Jalna seeking the arrest of Nagpur-based journalist Prashant Koratkar and actor Rahul Solapurkar for their alleged objectionable remarks against Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj and Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. The protest was organised by the Maratha Kranti Morcha and Shiv Premi Sanghatana at the district collectorate.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Merely passing remark, singing song about woman colleague's hair not sexual harassment: HC
Commenting on and singing a song about a woman colleague's hair in itself does not amount to sexual harassment at workplace, the Bombay High Court has said, granting relief to a senior executive of a private bank. Justice Sandeep Marne in his order of March 18 said even if the allegations against the petitioner were taken to be true, a "concrete inference" about sexual harassment cannot be drawn from them.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Merely passing remark, singing song about woman colleague's hair not sexual harassment: HC
Commenting on and singing a song about a woman colleague's hair in itself does not amount to sexual harassment at workplace, the Bombay High Court has said, granting relief to a senior executive of a private bank. Justice Sandeep Marne in his order of March 18 said even if the allegations against the petitioner were taken to be true, a "concrete inference" about sexual harassment cannot be drawn from them.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Three held for murder of man amid Holi celebrations in Thane on March 17
Three persons were arrested in connection with the death of a man amid Holi celebrations in Thane district on March 14, a police official said on Friday. Satyaprakash Upadhyaya was part of group celebrating the festival by spraying water on each other in Varap village, which led to a dispute with Krishna Singh, Surabh Chanda and Manish Singh, Kalyan Taluka police station senior inspector Suresh Kadam said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Three held for murder of man amid Holi celebrations in Thane on March 17
Three persons were arrested in connection with the death of a man amid Holi celebrations in Thane district on March 14, a police official said on Friday. Satyaprakash Upadhyaya was part of group celebrating the festival by spraying water on each other in Varap village, which led to a dispute with Krishna Singh, Surabh Chanda and Manish Singh, Kalyan Taluka police station senior inspector Suresh Kadam said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Nagpur Police Commissioner assures of 'unbiased investigation'&nbsp; As many as 99 people have been arrested in connection with the Nagpur violence, and an unbiased investigation is being carried out, Nagpur Police Commissioner Ravinder Singal said on Friday. "Till now, 99 people have been arrested, and action is being taken against them. We are conducting an unbiased investigation," Singal told reporters.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Nagpur Police Commissioner assures of 'unbiased investigation'&nbsp;As many as 99 people have been arrested in connection with the Nagpur violence, and an unbiased investigation is being carried out, Nagpur Police Commissioner Ravinder Singal said on Friday. "Till now, 99 people have been arrested, and action is being taken against them. We are conducting an unbiased investigation," Singal told reporters.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Woman who accused minister Gore of harassment held for extortion, say police A woman who had accused Maharashtra minister Jaykumar Gore of harassment has been arrested for alleged extortion, police said on Friday. Gore, who represents the Man assembly constituency in western Maharashtra's Satara district, is Minister of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Woman who accused minister Gore of harassment held for extortion, say policeA woman who had accused Maharashtra minister Jaykumar Gore of harassment has been arrested for alleged extortion, police said on Friday. Gore, who represents the Man assembly constituency in western Maharashtra's Satara district, is Minister of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Nagpur violence: Fadnavis calls for better tracking of social media posts Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said on Friday that social media posts should have been tracked more effectively on the day of Nagpur violence as it would have helped the police figure out what was being planned. He, however, denied that there was any intelligence failure. The police response was apt and it cannot be said that it was inadequate, he said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Nagpur violence: Fadnavis calls for better tracking of social media postsMaharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said on Friday that social media posts should have been tracked more effectively on the day of Nagpur violence as it would have helped the police figure out what was being planned. He, however, denied that there was any intelligence failure. The police response was apt and it cannot be said that it was inadequate, he said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Govt must explore if EOW inquiry is needed into ongoing cement concretisation work in Mumbai, says Speaker
The Maharashtra Legislative Assembly Speaker has suggested that the state government explore whether an inquiry by the Economic Offences Wing (EOW) is necessary in the ongoing cement concretisation (CC) of roads, similar to the one conducted when previous road scam reports emerged in the city. On Friday, Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs) from both the ruling Mahayuti and the opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) raised concerns over the inferior quality of roads and the delays in the ongoing cement concretisation (CC) of roadworks across Mumbai.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Govt must explore if EOW inquiry is needed into ongoing cement concretisation work in Mumbai, says Speaker
The Maharashtra Legislative Assembly Speaker has suggested that the state government explore whether an inquiry by the Economic Offences Wing (EOW) is necessary in the ongoing cement concretisation (CC) of roads, similar to the one conducted when previous road scam reports emerged in the city. On Friday, Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs) from both the ruling Mahayuti and the opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) raised concerns over the inferior quality of roads and the delays in the ongoing cement concretisation (CC) of roadworks across Mumbai.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Parbhani custodial death: Magisterial probe holds police accountable
A magisterial inquiry into the custodial death of Somnath Suryawanshi in Parbhani district last year has concluded that the police were responsible for his demise, according to the Maharashtra State Human Rights Commission (MSHRC). The Commission, which is addressing multiple complaints concerning Suryawanshi&rsquo;s death, has taken cognisance of the findings and issued notices to senior officials, seeking their reports on the matter.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Parbhani custodial death: Magisterial probe holds police accountable
A magisterial inquiry into the custodial death of Somnath Suryawanshi in Parbhani district last year has concluded that the police were responsible for his demise, according to the Maharashtra State Human Rights Commission (MSHRC). The Commission, which is addressing multiple complaints concerning Suryawanshi&rsquo;s death, has taken cognisance of the findings and issued notices to senior officials, seeking their reports on the matter.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Give RPI (A) Raigad Guardian Minister's post if NCP-Sena tussle remains unresolved, says Athawale Union minister Ramdas Athawale on Friday said if the dispute between Shiv Sena and NCP over the Raigad guardian minister remains unresolved, then it should be given to his Republican Party of India (A). Talking to reporters, he said NCP's Sunil Tatkare and Sena's Bharat Gogawale have been insisting that the post be given to their respective parties.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Give RPI (A) Raigad Guardian Minister's post if NCP-Sena tussle remains unresolved, says AthawaleUnion minister Ramdas Athawale on Friday said if the dispute between Shiv Sena and NCP over the Raigad guardian minister remains unresolved, then it should be given to his Republican Party of India (A). Talking to reporters, he said NCP's Sunil Tatkare and Sena's Bharat Gogawale have been insisting that the post be given to their respective parties.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Five Mahayuti leaders take oath as legislative council members
A total of five leaders belonging to the BJP, Shiv Sena and NCP, recently elected to the Maharashtra Legislative Council, took oath as members of the House on Friday. Sandeep Joshi, Sanjay Kenekar and Dadarao Keche of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Chandrakant Raghuvanshi of the Sena and Sanjay Khodke of the Nationalist Congress Party took oath as MLCs. They were elected to the House unopposed on Tuesday. With this, both Houses of the state legislature have a member each from a husband-wife duo.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Five Mahayuti leaders take oath as legislative council members
A total of five leaders belonging to the BJP, Shiv Sena and NCP, recently elected to the Maharashtra Legislative Council, took oath as members of the House on Friday. Sandeep Joshi, Sanjay Kenekar and Dadarao Keche of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Chandrakant Raghuvanshi of the Sena and Sanjay Khodke of the Nationalist Congress Party took oath as MLCs. They were elected to the House unopposed on Tuesday. With this, both Houses of the state legislature have a member each from a husband-wife duo.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: State govt directs BMC to conduct an audit of hoardings in Mumbai after MLAs flag irregularities
The decision was made following concerns raised by several Mumbai MLAs during a question hour session in the state legislative assembly on Friday. The legislators highlighted various irregularities in the installation and approval of hoardings, particularly those put up without proper permissions. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-hoarding-audit-ordered-after-mlas-flag-irregularities-23503695" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Read More</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: State govt directs BMC to conduct an audit of hoardings in Mumbai after MLAs flag irregularities
The decision was made following concerns raised by several Mumbai MLAs during a question hour session in the state legislative assembly on Friday. The legislators highlighted various irregularities in the installation and approval of hoardings, particularly those put up without proper permissions. Read More

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: HC denies bail to alleged JeM operative accused of scouting RSS founder Hedgewar&rsquo;s memorial
The High Court has rejected the bail plea of a suspected Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) operative accused of conducting reconnaissance of the memorial of RSS founder K.B. Hedgewar in Nagpur. The accused was reportedly involved in gathering intelligence for potential terrorist activities. The court cited the gravity of the allegations and the threat to national security as reasons for denying bail. 
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Mumbai News LIVE Updates: HC denies bail to alleged JeM operative accused of scouting RSS founder Hedgewar&rsquo;s memorial
The High Court has rejected the bail plea of a suspected Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) operative accused of conducting reconnaissance of the memorial of RSS founder K.B. Hedgewar in Nagpur. The accused was reportedly involved in gathering intelligence for potential terrorist activities. The court cited the gravity of the allegations and the threat to national security as reasons for denying bail.
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Mumbai News LIVE Updates: New India Coop Bank case: Accused Hitesh Mehta to undergo brain-mapping test 
Hitesh Mehta, the key accused in the Rs 122-crore embezzlement at New India Cooperative Bank, will undergo a brain-mapping test in the next couple of days, a police official said on Friday. The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of the Mumbai police is probing into the misappropriation of the funds at the bank and is trying hard to gather information about it, he said. Mehta, the bank's former general manager and head of accounts, underwent a polygraph test, also called a lie detector test, last week at the Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) in Mumbai's Kalina area. However, the result was deceptive and did not yield more concrete information about the use of the fund and the role of other accused persons, he said.
To join the dots and extract more information from Mehta, the EOW has decided to go for the brain-mapping test, the official said. We have decided to conduct a brain-mapping test on Mehta, but are yet to decide the date,&iquest; a senior police official said. It will be done at FSL, he said. The court has already given permission to conduct Forensics Psychological Tests on Mehta, he said. The EOW has so far arrested seven persons in the case, while former chairman of the bank Hiten Bhanu and his wife Gauri are wanted accused in the case. A local court has issued a non-bailable warrant against the couple, the official said, adding that further probe is underway. According to the police, Rs 122 crore was siphoned off from the safes of New India Cooperative Bank's Prabhadevi and Goregaon offices in Mumbai.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: New India Coop Bank case: Accused Hitesh Mehta to undergo brain-mapping test
Hitesh Mehta, the key accused in the Rs 122-crore embezzlement at New India Cooperative Bank, will undergo a brain-mapping test in the next couple of days, a police official said on Friday. The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of the Mumbai police is probing into the misappropriation of the funds at the bank and is trying hard to gather information about it, he said. Mehta, the bank's former general manager and head of accounts, underwent a polygraph test, also called a lie detector test, last week at the Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) in Mumbai's Kalina area. However, the result was deceptive and did not yield more concrete information about the use of the fund and the role of other accused persons, he said.
To join the dots and extract more information from Mehta, the EOW has decided to go for the brain-mapping test, the official said. We have decided to conduct a brain-mapping test on Mehta, but are yet to decide the date,&iquest; a senior police official said. It will be done at FSL, he said. The court has already given permission to conduct Forensics Psychological Tests on Mehta, he said. The EOW has so far arrested seven persons in the case, while former chairman of the bank Hiten Bhanu and his wife Gauri are wanted accused in the case. A local court has issued a non-bailable warrant against the couple, the official said, adding that further probe is underway. According to the police, Rs 122 crore was siphoned off from the safes of New India Cooperative Bank's Prabhadevi and Goregaon offices in Mumbai.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Man from Thane district sentenced to 20 years in jail for rape, assault of child 
A court has convicted and sentenced a man from Maharashtra's Thane district to 20 years in prison for rape and assault of a seven-year-old girl about six years ago. In his order on Thursday, Additional Sessions Judge from Kalyan P R Ashturkar also imposed a fine of Rs 6,000 on the 39-year-old convict, a resident of the Ambernath area. Special Public Prosecutor Sachin Kulkarni told the court that in July 2019, the man lured the child out of her house under a false pretext, took her to a desolate spot and raped her. He also struck the girl, resulting in a tooth being knocked out, said Kulkarni.
Hearing her cries, a passerby rushed to the spot and caught the man, who was subsequently arrested and booked for rape under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, and assault.&nbsp;The court said the prosecution had proved all charges against the man beyond reasonable doubt and sentenced him to 20 years in jail.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Man from Thane district sentenced to 20 years in jail for rape, assault of child
A court has convicted and sentenced a man from Maharashtra's Thane district to 20 years in prison for rape and assault of a seven-year-old girl about six years ago. In his order on Thursday, Additional Sessions Judge from Kalyan P R Ashturkar also imposed a fine of Rs 6,000 on the 39-year-old convict, a resident of the Ambernath area. Special Public Prosecutor Sachin Kulkarni told the court that in July 2019, the man lured the child out of her house under a false pretext, took her to a desolate spot and raped her. He also struck the girl, resulting in a tooth being knocked out, said Kulkarni.
Hearing her cries, a passerby rushed to the spot and caught the man, who was subsequently arrested and booked for rape under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, and assault.&nbsp;The court said the prosecution had proved all charges against the man beyond reasonable doubt and sentenced him to 20 years in jail.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Maharashtra govt committed to women's empowerment: Minister Ganesh Naik
The Maharashtra Government is dedicated to empowering underprivileged women by providing political, social, and economic strength, state Minister Ganesh Naik said on Thursday. News agency PTI reported that the state forest minister was speaking on Thursday at the 'MAVIM Suvarna Mahotsav - Nav Tejaswini 2025' in Navi Mumbai, where products made by self-help groups are on display as part of an exhibition. The Mahila Arthik Vikas Mahamandal (MAVIM) operates under the auspices of the Department of Women and Child Development. According to an official release, the minister emphasised that the Centre's initiatives, such as the Jal Jeevan Mission, have significantly benefitted women. According to PTI, he also said that the government is committed to empowering women to ensure their inclusion in the mainstream of equality. Meanwhile, Aditi Tatkare, the women and child development minister, said MAVIM's self-help groups have a 99.05 per cent loan repayment rate, making it a national and international model for women's empowerment.&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Maharashtra govt committed to women's empowerment: Minister Ganesh Naik
The Maharashtra Government is dedicated to empowering underprivileged women by providing political, social, and economic strength, state Minister Ganesh Naik said on Thursday.News agency PTI reported that the state forest minister was speaking on Thursday at the 'MAVIM Suvarna Mahotsav - Nav Tejaswini 2025' in Navi Mumbai, where products made by self-help groups are on display as part of an exhibition.The Mahila Arthik Vikas Mahamandal (MAVIM) operates under the auspices of the Department of Women and Child Development.According to an official release, the minister emphasised that the Centre's initiatives, such as the Jal Jeevan Mission, have significantly benefitted women. According to PTI, he also said that the government is committed to empowering women to ensure their inclusion in the mainstream of equality.Meanwhile, Aditi Tatkare, the women and child development minister, said MAVIM's self-help groups have a 99.05 per cent loan repayment rate, making it a national and international model for women's empowerment.&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Did not succeed with issue of Aurangzeb grave, so raking up Disha Salian case UBT's Sanjay Raut attacks BJP
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut on Friday claimed that efforts made by the Bharatiya Janata Party over Aurangzeb's tomb at Khultabad in Maharashtra's Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar district had backfired due to which the party has moved on to rake up the death case of celebrity manager Disha Salian.
"BJP tried to raise the Aurangzeb issue, but they were not successful. They tried a lot to remove Aurangzeb from his grave, and in fact Aurangzeb (issue) got back at them, now to hide their defeat, they have raised this issue of Disha Salian," Raut said during a press conference in Delhi.
He further mentioned that Disha Salian's father, Satish Salian, had claimed five years ago that he was under pressure from BJP leaders. "You should see statements made by Disha Salian's parents five years ago, in which they said that they were under pressure from BJP leaders. The State government is scared of Aaditya Thackeray. Hence, they raised this issue. We have exposed Devendra Fadnavis' government on all issues," Raut said

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Did not succeed with issue of Aurangzeb grave, so raking up Disha Salian case UBT's Sanjay Raut attacks BJP
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut on Friday claimed that efforts made by the Bharatiya Janata Party over Aurangzeb's tomb at Khultabad in Maharashtra's Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar district had backfired due to which the party has moved on to rake up the death case of celebrity manager Disha Salian.
"BJP tried to raise the Aurangzeb issue, but they were not successful. They tried a lot to remove Aurangzeb from his grave, and in fact Aurangzeb (issue) got back at them, now to hide their defeat, they have raised this issue of Disha Salian," Raut said during a press conference in Delhi.
He further mentioned that Disha Salian's father, Satish Salian, had claimed five years ago that he was under pressure from BJP leaders."You should see statements made by Disha Salian's parents five years ago, in which they said that they were under pressure from BJP leaders. The State government is scared of Aaditya Thackeray. Hence, they raised this issue. We have exposed Devendra Fadnavis' government on all issues," Raut said

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Hinjewadi bus fire was planned by driver over workplace disputes, say police
The deadly Hinjawadi bus fire that killed four employees of Vyoma Graphics was a deliberate act by the driver, Janardan Hambardikar, who set the vehicle ablaze using inflammable chemicals. Police investigations revealed that he planned the fire as revenge against his colleagues due to salary delays, lack of a Diwali bonus, and workplace disputes. The emergency exit door failed to open, leading to the tragic deaths. Hambardikar has been arrested and charged under BNS Sections 103 and 105, with further investigations ongoing. 
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Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Hinjewadi bus fire was planned by driver over workplace disputes, say police
The deadly Hinjawadi bus fire that killed four employees of Vyoma Graphics was a deliberate act by the driver, Janardan Hambardikar, who set the vehicle ablaze using inflammable chemicals. Police investigations revealed that he planned the fire as revenge against his colleagues due to salary delays, lack of a Diwali bonus, and workplace disputes. The emergency exit door failed to open, leading to the tragic deaths. Hambardikar has been arrested and charged under BNS Sections 103 and 105, with further investigations ongoing.
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