Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Decision to appoint LoP in assembly is Speaker's prerogative; govt won't interfere: Fadnavis
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Wednesday said appointing the Leader of Opposition in the state legislative assembly was the prerogative of the Speaker and the government would not interfere in it.
Talking to reporters after the conclusion of the over three-week-long Budget session of the state legislature, he also said the Mahayuti government was working towards ensuring that the state's growth rate speeds up.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Decision to appoint LoP in assembly is Speaker's prerogative; govt won't interfere: Fadnavis
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Wednesday said appointing the Leader of Opposition in the state legislative assembly was the prerogative of the Speaker and the government would not interfere in it.
Talking to reporters after the conclusion of the over three-week-long Budget session of the state legislature, he also said the Mahayuti government was working towards ensuring that the state's growth rate speeds up.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: &nbsp;Maharashtra govt to expand centres for faster citizen services, also provide doorstep delivery
To strengthen digital governance and improve access to public services, the Maharashtra government will expand the network of 'Aaple Sarkar Seva Kendras' , Information Technology Minister Ashish Shelar informed the Legislative Council on Wednesday.
Shelar emphasised the decision aims to ensure faster and more convenient delivery of government services to citizens in both rural and urban areas.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: &nbsp;Maharashtra govt to expand centres for faster citizen services, also provide doorstep delivery
To strengthen digital governance and improve access to public services, the Maharashtra government will expand the network of 'Aaple Sarkar Seva Kendras' , Information Technology Minister Ashish Shelar informed the Legislative Council on Wednesday.
Shelar emphasised the decision aims to ensure faster and more convenient delivery of government services to citizens in both rural and urban areas.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Constitution weathered many storms in 75 years; nobody can tamper with it, says Fadnavis
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Wednesday hailed the Constitution, saying it has weathered many storms in 75 years and that nobody can tamper with it in future as its supremacy over both judiciary and legislature has been established.
Speaking in the legislative assembly over a debate on the 75 years of the Constitution, Fadnavis said the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) and prohibition of cow slaughter were mentioned in the directive principles of the state policy of the Constitution, and those who criticise it have not read the Constitution.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Constitution weathered many storms in 75 years; nobody can tamper with it, says Fadnavis
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Wednesday hailed the Constitution, saying it has weathered many storms in 75 years and that nobody can tamper with it in future as its supremacy over both judiciary and legislature has been established.
Speaking in the legislative assembly over a debate on the 75 years of the Constitution, Fadnavis said the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) and prohibition of cow slaughter were mentioned in the directive principles of the state policy of the Constitution, and those who criticise it have not read the Constitution.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Torres investment scam: ED takes into custody suspected Hawala operator
A special court here on Wednesday remanded suspected Hawala operator Alpesh Khara in the custody of the Enforcement Directorate (ED) till April 1 in a money-laundering case linked to the multi-crore Torres investment scam.
Khara was in judicial custody following his earlier arrest by the Mumbai police's Economic Offences Wing (EOW).
Special judge for the Prevention of Money Laundering Act cases A C Daga remanded him in the ED's custody till April 1.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Torres investment scam: ED takes into custody suspected Hawala operator
A special court here on Wednesday remanded suspected Hawala operator Alpesh Khara in the custody of the Enforcement Directorate (ED) till April 1 in a money-laundering case linked to the multi-crore Torres investment scam.
Khara was in judicial custody following his earlier arrest by the Mumbai police's Economic Offences Wing (EOW).
Special judge for the Prevention of Money Laundering Act cases A C Daga remanded him in the ED's custody till April 1.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: &nbsp;Relief for plot holders under 12.5 per cent scheme in Navi Mumbai 
In a move aimed at facilitating redevelopment in Navi Mumbai, the Maharashtra government on Wednesday said the height of stilt parking would be excluded from the permissible building height under the 12.5 per cent scheme.
The CIDCO 12.5&#37 scheme, implemented in 1994, allocates 12.5&#37 of developed land to Project Affected Persons (PAPs) in lieu of their acquired land.
Deputy CM Eknath Shinde told the legislative council that the redevelopment of many 12.5 per cent scheme plots was stuck as the current development regulations do not include a clause excluding the height of stilt parking.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: &nbsp;Relief for plot holders under 12.5 per cent scheme in Navi Mumbai
In a move aimed at facilitating redevelopment in Navi Mumbai, the Maharashtra government on Wednesday said the height of stilt parking would be excluded from the permissible building height under the 12.5 per cent scheme.
The CIDCO 12.5&#37 scheme, implemented in 1994, allocates 12.5&#37 of developed land to Project Affected Persons (PAPs) in lieu of their acquired land.
Deputy CM Eknath Shinde told the legislative council that the redevelopment of many 12.5 per cent scheme plots was stuck as the current development regulations do not include a clause excluding the height of stilt parking.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Shiv Sena MLC asks govt to clear stand on allegations against Aaditya Thackeray in Disha Salian case
Ruling Shiv Sena MLC Bhavana Gawli on Wednesday demanded the Maharashtra government to make its stand clear on the allegations against Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray in celebrity manager Disha Salian death case.
She also sought to know why Thackeray was refusing to undergo a narco analysis test in the case.
Salian, former manager of Bollywood actor Sushant Singh Rajput, died on June 8, 2020, after falling off the 14th floor of a residential building in Mumbai's Malad area, six days before Rajput allegedly committed suicide in his apartment in Bandra.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Shiv Sena MLC asks govt to clear stand on allegations against Aaditya Thackeray in Disha Salian case
Ruling Shiv Sena MLC Bhavana Gawli on Wednesday demanded the Maharashtra government to make its stand clear on the allegations against Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray in celebrity manager Disha Salian death case.
She also sought to know why Thackeray was refusing to undergo a narco analysis test in the case.
Salian, former manager of Bollywood actor Sushant Singh Rajput, died on June 8, 2020, after falling off the 14th floor of a residential building in Mumbai's Malad area, six days before Rajput allegedly committed suicide in his apartment in Bandra.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: &nbsp;Opposition withdraws no-confidence motion against council chairman Shinde
The Opposition in the Maharashtra legislative council on Thursday withdrew its no-confidence motion against Chairman Ram Shinde, saying they have been assured of fair treatment in the Upper House.
Opposition leader and Shiv Sena (UBT) legislator Ambadas Danve submitted a letter to the chairman's office withdrawing their motion that had been moved on March 19.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: &nbsp;Opposition withdraws no-confidence motion against council chairman Shinde
The Opposition in the Maharashtra legislative council on Thursday withdrew its no-confidence motion against Chairman Ram Shinde, saying they have been assured of fair treatment in the Upper House.
Opposition leader and Shiv Sena (UBT) legislator Ambadas Danve submitted a letter to the chairman's office withdrawing their motion that had been moved on March 19.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Breach of privilege notice moved against Kunal Kamra in Maharashtra Legislative Council
BJP legislator Pravin Darekar on Wednesday moved a breach of privilege notice against stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra and Shiv Sena (UBT) spokesperson Sushma Andhare.
"Kunal Kamra performed a song containing personal and insulting references to deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde," said Darekar, leader of the legislative council, while presenting the motion.
"Andhare supported the performance and used objectionable language, which amounts to contempt of the House," he further said. Both Kamra and Andhare disrespected the dignity of legislative institutions through their remarks, Darekar said.
In the Maharashtra assembly, Shiv Sena MLA Ramesh Bornare submitted a breach of privilege notice against Andhare for allegedly mocking Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Breach of privilege notice moved against Kunal Kamra in Maharashtra Legislative Council
BJP legislator Pravin Darekar on Wednesday moved a breach of privilege notice against stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra and Shiv Sena (UBT) spokesperson Sushma Andhare.
"Kunal Kamra performed a song containing personal and insulting references to deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde," said Darekar, leader of the legislative council, while presenting the motion.
"Andhare supported the performance and used objectionable language, which amounts to contempt of the House," he further said.Both Kamra and Andhare disrespected the dignity of legislative institutions through their remarks, Darekar said.
In the Maharashtra assembly, Shiv Sena MLA Ramesh Bornare submitted a breach of privilege notice against Andhare for allegedly mocking Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai police reject Kunal Kamra's appeal seeking extension, to issue second summon today 
In a recent development in the Kunal Kamra controversy case, the Mumbai Police have rejected the stand-up artiste's request for a week's time to appear before the authorities. Kamra's lawyer submitted the appeal and the reply in person to the Khar Police Station. However, the police have turned down Kamra's request. The Khar Police will issue a second summons to Kunal Kamra today, under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) Section 35.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai police reject Kunal Kamra's appeal seeking extension, to issue second summon today
In a recent development in the Kunal Kamra controversy case, the Mumbai Police have rejected the stand-up artiste's request for a week's time to appear before the authorities.Kamra's lawyer submitted the appeal and the reply in person to the Khar Police Station. However, the police have turned down Kamra's request.The Khar Police will issue a second summons to Kunal Kamra today, under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) Section 35.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: "Political conspiracy of defamation....": Sanjay Raut attacks BJP over Disha Salian case 
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut targeted the BJP over the five-year-old case of Disha Salian, saying that a political conspiracy aimed at 'defamation' had been ongoing in the case for the past five years. "This political conspiracy of defamation has been going on for the last 5 years. The BJP has no work; they don't have anything else to do," said Raut. The UBT leader expressed faith in the law and said, "If the matter is in court, let it stay there. We have full faith in the judicial system."

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: "Political conspiracy of defamation....": Sanjay Raut attacks BJP over Disha Salian case
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut targeted the BJP over the five-year-old case of Disha Salian, saying that a political conspiracy aimed at 'defamation' had been ongoing in the case for the past five years."This political conspiracy of defamation has been going on for the last 5 years. The BJP has no work; they don't have anything else to do," said Raut.The UBT leader expressed faith in the law and said, "If the matter is in court, let it stay there. We have full faith in the judicial system."

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Kamra row - Saamana cites PM's take on criticism to question vandalism by Shinde supporters 
Citing Prime Minister Modi's comment that "criticism is the soul of democracy", the Shiv Sena (UBT) on Wednesday questioned the "extreme response" provoked by comedian Kunal Kamra's jokes targeting Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde. An editorial in the Sena (UBT) mouthpiece 'Saamana' said Kamra's parody song had merely pointed to the rebellion led by Shinde against Uddhav Thackeray's leadership in 2022 and that it was an "old wine in a new bottle", yet the deputy CM's supporters vandalised a studio in Mumbai on Sunday. Notably, the rebellion had led to a split in the Shiv Sena and collapse of the Thackeray-led Maha Vikas Aghadi government in the state in 2022. Shinde then joined hands with the BJP and formed government. The editorial in Saamana said 40 MLAs in Maharashtra had defected, leading to the formation of an "extra-constitutional" government. The episode was widely publicised, culminating in a legal battle in the Supreme Court, it pointed out.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Kamra row - Saamana cites PM's take on criticism to question vandalism by Shinde supporters
Citing Prime Minister Modi's comment that "criticism is the soul of democracy", the Shiv Sena (UBT) on Wednesday questioned the "extreme response" provoked by comedian Kunal Kamra's jokes targeting Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde. An editorial in the Sena (UBT) mouthpiece 'Saamana' said Kamra's parody song had merely pointed to the rebellion led by Shinde against Uddhav Thackeray's leadership in 2022 and that it was an "old wine in a new bottle", yet the deputy CM's supporters vandalised a studio in Mumbai on Sunday. Notably, the rebellion had led to a split in the Shiv Sena and collapse of the Thackeray-led Maha Vikas Aghadi government in the state in 2022. Shinde then joined hands with the BJP and formed government. The editorial in Saamana said 40 MLAs in Maharashtra had defected, leading to the formation of an "extra-constitutional" government. The episode was widely publicised, culminating in a legal battle in the Supreme Court, it pointed out.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Ajit Pawar's aide Anna Bansode elected deputy speaker of Maharashtra assembly
NCP legislator Anna Bansode was formally elected as deputy speaker of the Maharashtra legislative assembly on Wednesday. Three-term MLA Bansode is a close aide of Deputy Chief Minister and NCP head Ajit Pawar. The motion for electing Bansode as the deputy speaker was moved by Pawar and seconded by BJP minister Chandrakant Patil. The motion was passed by a voice vote, and speaker Rahul Narwekar announced that Bansode was elected unopposed.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Ajit Pawar's aide Anna Bansode elected deputy speaker of Maharashtra assembly
NCP legislator Anna Bansode was formally elected as deputy speaker of the Maharashtra legislative assembly on Wednesday. Three-term MLA Bansode is a close aide of Deputy Chief Minister and NCP head Ajit Pawar. The motion for electing Bansode as the deputy speaker was moved by Pawar and seconded by BJP minister Chandrakant Patil. The motion was passed by a voice vote, and speaker Rahul Narwekar announced that Bansode was elected unopposed.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: "Truth hurt Shinde Sena...": UBT's Priyanka Chaturvedi on Kunal Kamra controversy 
Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Priyanka Chaturvedi on Wednesday in a sharp criticism of the recent vandalisation of Mumbai's Habitat comedy club by Shiv Sena workers said that "hooliganism" by the 'Shinde Sena' was a reflection that the "truth" spoken by Kunal Kamra had hurt them. Speaking to ANI, Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Priyanka Chaturvedi said, "First of all, you should stop calling them Shiv Sena. They are the Shinde Sena, who are doing hooliganism. Everybody knows what even children of Maharashtra call Shinde. Everybody knows what the Supreme Court has said about it...everybody knows how the Governor was misused...how this government was formed unconstitutionally...Kunal Kamra has said the truth, and that's why it has hurt them."

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: "Truth hurt Shinde Sena...": UBT's Priyanka Chaturvedi on Kunal Kamra controversy
Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Priyanka Chaturvedi on Wednesday in a sharp criticism of the recent vandalisation of Mumbai's Habitat comedy club by Shiv Sena workers said that "hooliganism" by the 'Shinde Sena' was a reflection that the "truth" spoken by Kunal Kamra had hurt them.Speaking to ANI, Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Priyanka Chaturvedi said, "First of all, you should stop calling them Shiv Sena. They are the Shinde Sena, who are doing hooliganism. Everybody knows what even children of Maharashtra call Shinde. Everybody knows what the Supreme Court has said about it...everybody knows how the Governor was misused...how this government was formed unconstitutionally...Kunal Kamra has said the truth, and that's why it has hurt them."

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Disha Salian death case: No person found guilty will be spared, says minister 
Maharashtra minister Shambhuraj Desai on Wednesday said in the state assembly that no one will be spared if found guilty in the case of death of former celebrity manager Disha Salian. Desai's comments came after Shiv Sena MLA Sanjay Gaikwad asked what action will be taken against Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray since Salian's parents have accused him of being "directly involved in her murder". Gaikwad raised the issue in the assembly through a 'Point of Information', seeking Thackeray's resignation as a member of the House and asked whether the speaker will take action against him.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Disha Salian death case: No person found guilty will be spared, says minister
Maharashtra minister Shambhuraj Desai on Wednesday said in the state assembly that no one will be spared if found guilty in the case of death of former celebrity manager Disha Salian. Desai's comments came after Shiv Sena MLA Sanjay Gaikwad asked what action will be taken against Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray since Salian's parents have accused him of being "directly involved in her murder".Gaikwad raised the issue in the assembly through a 'Point of Information', seeking Thackeray's resignation as a member of the House and asked whether the speaker will take action against him.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Maharashtra govt has shelved proposal to levy 6 per cent tax on high-end EVs, says CM
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Wednesday announced in the legislative council that the government won't implement its proposed 6 per cent tax on electric vehicles (EVs) priced above Rs 30 lakh. The announcement came while Fadnavis was responding to a question by Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Anil Parab during a discussion in the Upper House on EVs and air pollution.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Maharashtra govt has shelved proposal to levy 6 per cent tax on high-end EVs, says CM
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Wednesday announced in the legislative council that the government won't implement its proposed 6 per cent tax on electric vehicles (EVs) priced above Rs 30 lakh. The announcement came while Fadnavis was responding to a question by Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Anil Parab during a discussion in the Upper House on EVs and air pollution.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Hansal Mehta, Kangana Ranaut engage in heated exchange amid Kunal Kamra controversy 
Filmmaker Hansal Mehta and Bharatiya Janata Party MP and actor Kangana Ranaut found themselves in a social media confrontation after a discussion over comedian Kunal Kamra's recent controversy led to comparisons with Kangana's past ordeal. The debate began when Mehta voiced his support on social media for Kamra, whose Mumbai studio was vandalized and later demolished by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) after he joked about Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde. While Mehta condemned the attack on Kamra's freedom of speech, a social media user questioned why he hadn't shown similar support when Kangana's Mumbai home was partially demolished in 2020.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Hansal Mehta, Kangana Ranaut engage in heated exchange amid Kunal Kamra controversy
Filmmaker Hansal Mehta and Bharatiya Janata Party MP and actor Kangana Ranaut found themselves in a social media confrontation after a discussion over comedian Kunal Kamra's recent controversy led to comparisons with Kangana's past ordeal.The debate began when Mehta voiced his support on social media for Kamra, whose Mumbai studio was vandalized and later demolished by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) after he joked about Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde.While Mehta condemned the attack on Kamra's freedom of speech, a social media user questioned why he hadn't shown similar support when Kangana's Mumbai home was partially demolished in 2020.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: NCP-SCP leader Eknath Khadse says Disha Salian death case is "attempt to defame" 
Nationalist Congress Party (SCP) leader Eknath Khadse claimed on Wednesday that the five-year-old case of Disha Salian resurfacing now is an "attempt to defame someone," Khadse referenced the recent complaint of Satish Salian (father of Disha) which named Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray, former Commissioner of Police Parambir Singh, Officer Sachin Vaze and actor Aditya Pancholi. "The Disha Salian case is five years old, if after so many years this issue has come up then that means there is an effort to defame someone," Khadse told ANI in Mumbai.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: NCP-SCP leader Eknath Khadse says Disha Salian death case is "attempt to defame"
Nationalist Congress Party (SCP) leader Eknath Khadse claimed on Wednesday that the five-year-old case of Disha Salian resurfacing now is an "attempt to defame someone,"Khadse referenced the recent complaint of Satish Salian (father of Disha) which named Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray, former Commissioner of Police Parambir Singh, Officer Sachin Vaze and actor Aditya Pancholi."The Disha Salian case is five years old, if after so many years this issue has come up then that means there is an effort to defame someone," Khadse told ANI in Mumbai.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: "Jhukega nahi....": Sanjay Raut backs Kunal Kamra amid controversy, says won't submit to threats 
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut on Wednesday expressed his support for stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra amid the controversy surrounding his remarks on Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and stated that the artist would rather die than submit or fear the alleged threats. "I don't know who is threatening Kunal Kamra or why. Kunal Kamra is someone I have known for many years. He is not the kind of artist who gets scared of threats. He won't surrender (Jhukega nahi). He would rather die than bow down or be afraid. Those issuing threats will soon find it difficult to continue their path," Raut told the media.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: "Jhukega nahi....": Sanjay Raut backs Kunal Kamra amid controversy, says won't submit to threats
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut on Wednesday expressed his support for stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra amid the controversy surrounding his remarks on Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and stated that the artist would rather die than submit or fear the alleged threats."I don't know who is threatening Kunal Kamra or why. Kunal Kamra is someone I have known for many years. He is not the kind of artist who gets scared of threats. He won't surrender (Jhukega nahi). He would rather die than bow down or be afraid. Those issuing threats will soon find it difficult to continue their path," Raut told the media.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai police reject Kunal Kamra's appeal seeking extension, to issue second summon today 
In a recent development in the Kunal Kamra controversy case, the Mumbai Police have rejected the stand-up artiste's request for a week's time to appear before the authorities. Kamra's lawyer submitted the appeal and the reply in person to the Khar Police Station. However, the police have turned down Kamra's request. The Khar Police will issue a second summons to Kunal Kamra today, under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) Section 35. Earlier, Mumbai Police sent a summons to the stand-up artist asking him to appear before the investigating officer on Tuesday.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai police reject Kunal Kamra's appeal seeking extension, to issue second summon today
In a recent development in the Kunal Kamra controversy case, the Mumbai Police have rejected the stand-up artiste's request for a week's time to appear before the authorities. Kamra's lawyer submitted the appeal and the reply in person to the Khar Police Station. However, the police have turned down Kamra's request. The Khar Police will issue a second summons to Kunal Kamra today, under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) Section 35. Earlier, Mumbai Police sent a summons to the stand-up artist asking him to appear before the investigating officer on Tuesday.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Man gets life imprisonment for killing woman after robbing her in 2017 
A court in Maharashtra's Thane district has sentenced a 31-year-old man to life imprisonment for murdering a woman after robbing her of her valuables eight years ago. Additional sessions judge, Kalyan court, Mangala A Mote, in the order on Tuesday also imposed a fine of Rs 20,000 on the accused, Mukesh Ganpat Nimse, hailing from Kharivali village in Shahapur taluka here. The judge ordered that out of the fine amount, Rs 19,000 be paid to the victim's family as compensation and Rs 1,000 be credited to the state for defraying the cost of prosecution. Additional Public Prosecutor Kadambini Khandagale told the court that on August 9, 2017, the accused robbed Sandhya Ganesh Nimse, the wife of a carpenter, of her jewellery and murdered her at an agricultural land in the Kharivali village. The advocate of the accused prayed for minimum sentence, citing it does not come under the "rarest of rare" case. The court, however, said considering the nature of the offence, even though it does not come under the purview of the "rarest of rare" case, the accused has committed a serious offence for the greed of ornaments and murdered the woman, the court said. The prosecution has proved beyond all reasonable doubts the charges against the accused, who needs to be convicted and sentenced, it said. Hence, the judge sentenced the accused to imprisonment for life. A total of 13 prosecution witnesses were examined to prove the charges during the trial, the prosecutor said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Man gets life imprisonment for killing woman after robbing her in 2017
A court in Maharashtra's Thane district has sentenced a 31-year-old man to life imprisonment for murdering a woman after robbing her of her valuables eight years ago. Additional sessions judge, Kalyan court, Mangala A Mote, in the order on Tuesday also imposed a fine of Rs 20,000 on the accused, Mukesh Ganpat Nimse, hailing from Kharivali village in Shahapur taluka here. The judge ordered that out of the fine amount, Rs 19,000 be paid to the victim's family as compensation and Rs 1,000 be credited to the state for defraying the cost of prosecution. Additional Public Prosecutor Kadambini Khandagale told the court that on August 9, 2017, the accused robbed Sandhya Ganesh Nimse, the wife of a carpenter, of her jewellery and murdered her at an agricultural land in the Kharivali village. The advocate of the accused prayed for minimum sentence, citing it does not come under the "rarest of rare" case. The court, however, said considering the nature of the offence, even though it does not come under the purview of the "rarest of rare" case, the accused has committed a serious offence for the greed of ornaments and murdered the woman, the court said. The prosecution has proved beyond all reasonable doubts the charges against the accused, who needs to be convicted and sentenced, it said. Hence, the judge sentenced the accused to imprisonment for life. A total of 13 prosecution witnesses were examined to prove the charges during the trial, the prosecutor said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: "This kind of comedy cannot happen in Maharashtra...": MoS Yogesh Kadam on Kunal Kamra controversy 
Maharashtra Minister of State for Home, Yogesh Ramdas Kadam, on Wednesday lashed out at stand-up artist Kunal Kamra amid his controversial remarks and stated that action will be taken against him as per the law. Yogesh Ramdas Kadam said that controversial remarks on the apex court, leaders and Gods and Goddesses, disguised as comedy, would not be tolerated in Maharashtra. Speaking to the media, the MoS said, "To make fun of Hindu Gods time and again and insult the Supreme Court and big leaders of the state, if he calls this comedy, then this kind of comedy cannot happen in Maharashtra." "Even after a case has been filed against you for making a song, you are remaking a song over the government or administration. You (Kunal Kamra) are not above the law, rules or the administraton. Action will be taken against him as per the law," he stated.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: "This kind of comedy cannot happen in Maharashtra...": MoS Yogesh Kadam on Kunal Kamra controversy
Maharashtra Minister of State for Home, Yogesh Ramdas Kadam, on Wednesday lashed out at stand-up artist Kunal Kamra amid his controversial remarks and stated that action will be taken against him as per the law.Yogesh Ramdas Kadam said that controversial remarks on the apex court, leaders and Gods and Goddesses, disguised as comedy, would not be tolerated in Maharashtra.Speaking to the media, the MoS said, "To make fun of Hindu Gods time and again and insult the Supreme Court and big leaders of the state, if he calls this comedy, then this kind of comedy cannot happen in Maharashtra.""Even after a case has been filed against you for making a song, you are remaking a song over the government or administration. You (Kunal Kamra) are not above the law, rules or the administraton. Action will be taken against him as per the law," he stated.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Ulhasnagar civic body approves Rs 988.72 cr budget; infra, environment key focus areas 
The Ulhasnagar Municipal Corporation (UMC) in Maharashtra's Thane district has approved a budget of Rs 988.72 crore for the 2025-26 financial year, with a focus on smart infrastructure, environmental sustainability and gender parity. UMC Commissioner Manisha Ahwale, who is also its administrator, as the five-year term of the corporators has already ended, approved the budget on Tuesday. Later addressing a press conference, she said there was a marginal increase in water tax this year as part of the revenue generation strategy. The civic body has projected an income of Rs 286.53 crore from the GST grant, Rs 120.41 crore from property tax, and Rs 72.25 crore from water tax collections. Key allocations include Rs 50 crore for education expenses and Rs 225.34 crore for wages and other allowances.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Ulhasnagar civic body approves Rs 988.72 cr budget; infra, environment key focus areas
The Ulhasnagar Municipal Corporation (UMC) in Maharashtra's Thane district has approved a budget of Rs 988.72 crore for the 2025-26 financial year, with a focus on smart infrastructure, environmental sustainability and gender parity. UMC Commissioner Manisha Ahwale, who is also its administrator, as the five-year term of the corporators has already ended, approved the budget on Tuesday. Later addressing a press conference, she said there was a marginal increase in water tax this year as part of the revenue generation strategy. The civic body has projected an income of Rs 286.53 crore from the GST grant, Rs 120.41 crore from property tax, and Rs 72.25 crore from water tax collections. Key allocations include Rs 50 crore for education expenses and Rs 225.34 crore for wages and other allowances.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Man booked for bid to kill relatives over dispute in Thane 
Police have registered a case against a man for allegedly attempting to murder three of his relatives over a property dispute in Maharashtra's Thane district, an official said on Wednesday.&nbsp;The 36-year-old accused allegedly attacked the three victims -- a 19-year-old man, his sister and mother -- with a grinding stone at their house in Bhiwandi area on March 23, the official from Shanti Nagar police station said.&nbsp;The three persons suffered facial and head injuries and were undergoing treatment in a hospital, he said. Based on the man's complaint, the police on Monday registered an FIR against the accused under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita sections 109 (attempt to murder), 118(2) (voluntarily causing hurt or grievous hurt by dangerous weapons or means), 118(1), 115(2) (voluntarily causing hurt) and 352 (intentional insult with intent to provoke a breach of peace), the official said. No arrest has been made so far, the police said, adding a probe is on into the case.&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Man booked for bid to kill relatives over dispute in Thane
Police have registered a case against a man for allegedly attempting to murder three of his relatives over a property dispute in Maharashtra's Thane district, an official said on Wednesday.&nbsp;The 36-year-old accused allegedly attacked the three victims -- a 19-year-old man, his sister and mother -- with a grinding stone at their house in Bhiwandi area on March 23, the official from Shanti Nagar police station said.&nbsp;The three persons suffered facial and head injuries and were undergoing treatment in a hospital, he said.Based on the man's complaint, the police on Monday registered an FIR against the accused under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita sections 109 (attempt to murder), 118(2) (voluntarily causing hurt or grievous hurt by dangerous weapons or means), 118(1), 115(2) (voluntarily causing hurt) and 352 (intentional insult with intent to provoke a breach of peace), the official said.No arrest has been made so far, the police said, adding a probe is on into the case.&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Thane businessman loses Rs 22 lakh in loan fraud
A fraudster has allegedly cheated a trader in Maharashtra's Thane district of Rs 22 lakh after promising to get him a loan of Rs 10 crore, police said on Wednesday.&nbsp;The police did not specify the victim's business and the reason for availing the loan.&nbsp;The accused got in touch with the 50-year-old trader, resident of Ambernath area here, between March and July last year and offered to get him the high value loan, an official from Shivaji Nagar police station said.&nbsp;Under the pretext of facilitating the process, the accused demanded commission fees and other charges amounting to Rs 22,07,180.&nbsp;The victim paid the amount, but later found the documents provided for the loan process were forged, the official said.&nbsp;The trader could neither secure the loan nor got his money back.&nbsp;Based on his complaint, the police on Tuesday registered a case against the accused under relevant legal provisions for cheating and forgery, the official said.&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Thane businessman loses Rs 22 lakh in loan fraud
A fraudster has allegedly cheated a trader in Maharashtra's Thane district of Rs 22 lakh after promising to get him a loan of Rs 10 crore, police said on Wednesday.&nbsp;The police did not specify the victim's business and the reason for availing the loan.&nbsp;The accused got in touch with the 50-year-old trader, resident of Ambernath area here, between March and July last year and offered to get him the high value loan, an official from Shivaji Nagar police station said.&nbsp;Under the pretext of facilitating the process, the accused demanded commission fees and other charges amounting to Rs 22,07,180.&nbsp;The victim paid the amount, but later found the documents provided for the loan process were forged, the official said.&nbsp;The trader could neither secure the loan nor got his money back.&nbsp;Based on his complaint, the police on Tuesday registered a case against the accused under relevant legal provisions for cheating and forgery, the official said.&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: "Our CM has said action will be taken as per law": Maharashtra Dy CM Ajit Pawar on Kunal Kamra row 
&nbsp;Amid a row over stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra, who has been in the eye of the storm for his remarks at Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, Deputy CM Ajit Pawar stated Tuesday that Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has said that action will be taken as per the law. "Our CM Devendra Fadnavis had responded on this issue on behalf of the government... Our CM has said that action will be taken as per the law," Pawar told reporters while explaining the stand of the Maharashtra government on the matter.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: "Our CM has said action will be taken as per law": Maharashtra Dy CM Ajit Pawar on Kunal Kamra row
&nbsp;Amid a row over stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra, who has been in the eye of the storm for his remarks at Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, Deputy CM Ajit Pawar stated Tuesday that Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has said that action will be taken as per the law."Our CM Devendra Fadnavis had responded on this issue on behalf of the government... Our CM has said that action will be taken as per the law," Pawar told reporters while explaining the stand of the Maharashtra government on the matter.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: "Court will take the decision": Vanchit Bahujan Aghadi Prakash Ambedkar on Disha Salian case 
Vanchit Bahujan Aghadi chief Prakash Ambedkar reacted to the Disha Salian murder case and said that the matter is in the court and they will take a decision on it. "This is a matter in the court, and whatever the court directs will be followed. The court takes the decision on this", Prakash Ambedkar said to ANI on Tuesday.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: "Court will take the decision": Vanchit Bahujan Aghadi Prakash Ambedkar on Disha Salian case
Vanchit Bahujan Aghadi chief Prakash Ambedkar reacted to the Disha Salian murder case and said that the matter is in the court and they will take a decision on it. "This is a matter in the court, and whatever the court directs will be followed. The court takes the decision on this", Prakash Ambedkar said to ANI on Tuesday.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Sule, Rohit Pawar were in touch with man held for extortion bid on minister: Fadnavis 
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has alleged key leaders of the opposition Nationalist Congress Party (SP) were involved in a "conspiracy" against his cabinet colleague Jaykumar Gore in a case involving a woman. Replying to a motion initiated by the opposition in the state assembly on Tuesday, Fadnavis said there was proof of communication between NCP (SP) leaders Supriya Sule and Rohit Pawar, and one of the accused in the case where three persons, including the woman, have been arrested for trying to extort money from Gore. The CM, who holds the home portfolio, said the entire episode will be probed.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Sule, Rohit Pawar were in touch with man held for extortion bid on minister: Fadnavis
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has alleged key leaders of the opposition Nationalist Congress Party (SP) were involved in a "conspiracy" against his cabinet colleague Jaykumar Gore in a case involving a woman. Replying to a motion initiated by the opposition in the state assembly on Tuesday, Fadnavis said there was proof of communication between NCP (SP) leaders Supriya Sule and Rohit Pawar, and one of the accused in the case where three persons, including the woman, have been arrested for trying to extort money from Gore. The CM, who holds the home portfolio, said the entire episode will be probed.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Woman duped of Rs 15 lakh in 'work from home' fraud in Thane 
A 37-year-old woman in Maharashtra's Thane district has allegedly lost Rs 15.14 lakh after being lured by some persons for a work-from-home opportunity promising high earnings, police said on Wednesday.&nbsp;The fraudsters, including a woman, communicated with the victim, hailing from Dombivli town, between February and July last year. They provided her with access to the Telegram application and assigned her certain tasks to complete online, an official from Manpada police station said.&nbsp;After assuring the victim of attractive returns for the work, the accused, over a period of time, allegedly took Rs 15,14,460 from her through various online transactions, he said.&nbsp;When the victim did not get back the amount paid to the accused or the promised earnings, she lodged a police complaint against them.&nbsp;The Manpada police on Tuesday registered an FIR against the three accused persons under relevant legal provisions. No arrest has been made so far, the official said.&nbsp;At least five more persons were also cheated by the accused in the similar manner and a probe was on to verify it, the police added.&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Woman duped of Rs 15 lakh in 'work from home' fraud in Thane
A 37-year-old woman in Maharashtra's Thane district has allegedly lost Rs 15.14 lakh after being lured by some persons for a work-from-home opportunity promising high earnings, police said on Wednesday.&nbsp;The fraudsters, including a woman, communicated with the victim, hailing from Dombivli town, between February and July last year. They provided her with access to the Telegram application and assigned her certain tasks to complete online, an official from Manpada police station said.&nbsp;After assuring the victim of attractive returns for the work, the accused, over a period of time, allegedly took Rs 15,14,460 from her through various online transactions, he said.&nbsp;When the victim did not get back the amount paid to the accused or the promised earnings, she lodged a police complaint against them.&nbsp;The Manpada police on Tuesday registered an FIR against the three accused persons under relevant legal provisions. No arrest has been made so far, the official said.&nbsp;At least five more persons were also cheated by the accused in the similar manner and a probe was on to verify it, the police added.&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: MNS workers slap retail store employee for refusing to speak Marathi
Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) workers allegedly slapped a D-Mart employee in Mumbai&rsquo;s Versova for refusing to speak Marathi. A video of the incident has gone viral, showing the staffer insisting he would only speak in Hindi. Following the altercation, the employee apologized. The incident has sparked discussions on linguistic imposition and political activism in Maharashtra. 
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Mumbai News LIVE Updates: MNS workers slap retail store employee for refusing to speak Marathi
Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) workers allegedly slapped a D-Mart employee in Mumbai&rsquo;s Versova for refusing to speak Marathi. A video of the incident has gone viral, showing the staffer insisting he would only speak in Hindi. Following the altercation, the employee apologized. The incident has sparked discussions on linguistic imposition and political activism in Maharashtra.
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Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) workers allegedly slapped a D-Mart employee in Mumbai&rsquo;s Versova for refusing to speak Marathi. A video of the incident has gone viral, showing the staffer insisting he would only speak in Hindi. Following the altercation, the employee apologized. The incident has sparked discussions on linguistic imposition and political activism in Maharashtra. We are closing the LIVE blog now

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