Mumbai News LIVE Updates: One agent held for sex racket; two women rescued
Police have busted a sex racket being operated in Thane city of Maharashtra, and arrested an agent, officials said on Wednesday. The Anti-Human Trafficking Cell (AHTC) of the Thane city police conducted this operation in Gotheghar Phata area of Daighar on Tuesday, in which two women were also rescued, they said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: One agent held for sex racket; two women rescued
Police have busted a sex racket being operated in Thane city of Maharashtra, and arrested an agent, officials said on Wednesday. The Anti-Human Trafficking Cell (AHTC) of the Thane city police conducted this operation in Gotheghar Phata area of Daighar on Tuesday, in which two women were also rescued, they said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Out on bail, MCOCA accused posts reel with 'baap toh baap rahenga' message; sent back to jail
A notorious criminal from Nagpur was arrested for posting an Instagram reel to assert his dominance soon after his bail in a case under MCOCA, an official said on Wednesday. Sumit Thakur, who faces several cases, recently secured bail in a case registered under the Maharashtra Prevention of Organized Crime Act (MCOCA) after spending a few months behind bars.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Out on bail, MCOCA accused posts reel with 'baap toh baap rahenga' message; sent back to jail
A notorious criminal from Nagpur was arrested for posting an Instagram reel to assert his dominance soon after his bail in a case under MCOCA, an official said on Wednesday. Sumit Thakur, who faces several cases, recently secured bail in a case registered under the Maharashtra Prevention of Organized Crime Act (MCOCA) after spending a few months behind bars.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: New India Coop Bank: EOW searches ex-chairman's home; Mehta's lie detector test on Mar 11, say cops
The Mumbai police's economic offences wing (EOW) has searched the residence of New India Cooperative Bank's former chairman Hiren Bhanu in connection with the embezzlement of Rs 122 crore at the lender, officials said on Wednesday. During the search, EOW recovered several documents, which police are examining, an official said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: New India Coop Bank: EOW searches ex-chairman's home; Mehta's lie detector test on Mar 11, say cops
The Mumbai police's economic offences wing (EOW) has searched the residence of New India Cooperative Bank's former chairman Hiren Bhanu in connection with the embezzlement of Rs 122 crore at the lender, officials said on Wednesday. During the search, EOW recovered several documents, which police are examining, an official said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai Police arrest 20 Bangladeshis from parts of Maharashtra for illegal stay
Mumbai Police on Wednesday said that it has arrested as many as 20 Bangladeshi nationals from different parts of Maharashtra for allegedly illegally staying in India. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-crime-news/article/mumbai-police-arrest-20-bangladeshis-from-parts-of-maharashtra-for-illegal-stay-in-india-23494998">Read more.</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai Police arrest 20 Bangladeshis from parts of Maharashtra for illegal stay
Mumbai Police on Wednesday said that it has arrested as many as 20 Bangladeshi nationals from different parts of Maharashtra for allegedly illegally staying in India. Read more.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Ulhasnagar: Family alleges Rs 1.5 lakh bribe demand for release of rescued minor; CWC denies claims
The Child Welfare Committee (CWC), along with the Hill Line Police in Ulhasnagar, recently foiled an attempt by a family to marry off a 16-year-old girl, following which she was sent to a remand home. Now, the girl&rsquo;s family has alleged that CWC officials are demanding Rs 1.5 lakh for her "release." <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-crime-news/article/ulhasnagar-family-alleges-rs-1-5-lakh-bribe-demand-for-release-of-rescued-minor-cwc-denies-claims-23495009">Read more.</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Ulhasnagar: Family alleges Rs 1.5 lakh bribe demand for release of rescued minor; CWC denies claims
The Child Welfare Committee (CWC), along with the Hill Line Police in Ulhasnagar, recently foiled an attempt by a family to marry off a 16-year-old girl, following which she was sent to a remand home. Now, the girl&rsquo;s family has alleged that CWC officials are demanding Rs 1.5 lakh for her "release." Read more.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: From where so much cruelty has come in Maharashtra? asks Bhujbal, refers to sarpanch murder
Ruling NCP's senior MLA Chhagan Bhujbal on Wednesday expressed concern over "rising" incidents of cruelty in Maharashtra and referred to the brutal murder of a village head in Beed and custodial death of a protester in Parbhani district, among other cases. Speaking in the assembly on the motion thanking Governor C P Radhakrishnan for his address to the joint sitting of the state legislature, the former minister called for united efforts to calm the situation.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: From where so much cruelty has come in Maharashtra? asks Bhujbal, refers to sarpanch murder
Ruling NCP's senior MLA Chhagan Bhujbal on Wednesday expressed concern over "rising" incidents of cruelty in Maharashtra and referred to the brutal murder of a village head in Beed and custodial death of a protester in Parbhani district, among other cases. Speaking in the assembly on the motion thanking Governor C P Radhakrishnan for his address to the joint sitting of the state legislature, the former minister called for united efforts to calm the situation.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: HC permits Adani Group firm to cut mangroves for jetty project
The Bombay High Court on Wednesday permitted Adani Cementation Limited to cut 158 mangrove trees for its proposed jetty project along the Amba river in Maharashtra's Raigad district. A division bench of Chief Justice Alok Aradhe and Justice Bharati Dangre, however, emphasised the importance of balancing development with environmental conservation and directed the company to strictly adhere to the conditions imposed by regulatory authorities.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: HC permits Adani Group firm to cut mangroves for jetty project
The Bombay High Court on Wednesday permitted Adani Cementation Limited to cut 158 mangrove trees for its proposed jetty project along the Amba river in Maharashtra's Raigad district. A division bench of Chief Justice Alok Aradhe and Justice Bharati Dangre, however, emphasised the importance of balancing development with environmental conservation and directed the company to strictly adhere to the conditions imposed by regulatory authorities.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Namdev Shastri attributes his earlier comments over sarpanch murder to 'limited' facts
Namdev Shastri, a revered figure in the Vanjari community, said on Wednesday that his earlier remarks in connection with the Beed sarpanch Santosh Deshmukh's murder were based on limited facts. His comments came a day after NCP leader Dhananjay Munde resigned as a Maharashtra minister following the naming of his close aide Walmik Karad as the mastermind in the murder of Massajog village head Deshmukh.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Namdev Shastri attributes his earlier comments over sarpanch murder to 'limited' facts
Namdev Shastri, a revered figure in the Vanjari community, said on Wednesday that his earlier remarks in connection with the Beed sarpanch Santosh Deshmukh's murder were based on limited facts. His comments came a day after NCP leader Dhananjay Munde resigned as a Maharashtra minister following the naming of his close aide Walmik Karad as the mastermind in the murder of Massajog village head Deshmukh.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai Customs seize drugs, gold dust worth over Rs 11 crore at airport
Mumbai Customs on Wednesday said that it conducted two operations at Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International (CSMI) Airport and successfully seized 1.18 kilograms of suspected cocaine and 485 grams of gold dust between March 2 and March 3. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-crime-news/article/mumbai-customs-seize-drugs-gold-dust-worth-over-rs-11-crore-at-airport-23494910">Read more.</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai Customs seize drugs, gold dust worth over Rs 11 crore at airport
Mumbai Customs on Wednesday said that it conducted two operations at Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International (CSMI) Airport and successfully seized 1.18 kilograms of suspected cocaine and 485 grams of gold dust between March 2 and March 3. Read more.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: BMC restricts road excavation in Mumbai, set May 31 deadline for civic body to complete all road-related works
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Commissioner (BMC) on Wednesday stated that the civic chief issued a ban on any new excavation work on Mumbai roads once the work is completed and has set May 31 deadline for the civic body to complete all road-related works. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-bmc-restricts-road-excavation-in-city-set-may-31-deadline-for-civic-body-to-complete-all-road-related-works-23494972">Read more.</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: BMC restricts road excavation in Mumbai, set May 31 deadline for civic body to complete all road-related works
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Commissioner (BMC) on Wednesday stated that the civic chief issued a ban on any new excavation work on Mumbai roads once the work is completed and has set May 31 deadline for the civic body to complete all road-related works. Read more.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Nagpur police's SIT seizes 16 stolen trucks, arrests five transporters
Police have arrested five transporters in Nagpur who were part of an inter-state gang that re-registered stolen trucks and sold them further, officials said on Wednesday. The transporters were arrested by a Special Investigation Team (SIT) of the Nagpur police's Crime Branch which has also seized 16 stolen trucks during an operation, they said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Nagpur police's SIT seizes 16 stolen trucks, arrests five transporters
Police have arrested five transporters in Nagpur who were part of an inter-state gang that re-registered stolen trucks and sold them further, officials said on Wednesday. The transporters were arrested by a Special Investigation Team (SIT) of the Nagpur police's Crime Branch which has also seized 16 stolen trucks during an operation, they said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Oppn seeks minister Jaykumar Gore's resignation amid allegation of harassing woman; he denies charge
Opposition parties in Maharashtra on Wednesday demanded the resignation of BJP minister Jaykumar Gore over allegations of harassing a woman and sending objectionable photos to her, while he dismissed the charges and asserted that he was already acquitted by the court. Gore, who represents the Man assembly constituency in western Maharashtra's Satara district, is Minister of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj. Gore was earlier with the Congress and joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in 2019.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Oppn seeks minister Jaykumar Gore's resignation amid allegation of harassing woman; he denies charge
Opposition parties in Maharashtra on Wednesday demanded the resignation of BJP minister Jaykumar Gore over allegations of harassing a woman and sending objectionable photos to her, while he dismissed the charges and asserted that he was already acquitted by the court. Gore, who represents the Man assembly constituency in western Maharashtra's Satara district, is Minister of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj. Gore was earlier with the Congress and joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in 2019.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: NCP leader Hasan Mushrif unwilling to continue as guardian minister of Washim
Maharashtra Medical Education Minister Hasan Mushrif has conveyed to the state government his unwillingness to continue as the guardian minister of Washim district. Mushrif, who represents the Kagal assembly constituency in western Maharashtra's Kolhapur district, belongs to the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) led by Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: NCP leader Hasan Mushrif unwilling to continue as guardian minister of Washim
Maharashtra Medical Education Minister Hasan Mushrif has conveyed to the state government his unwillingness to continue as the guardian minister of Washim district. Mushrif, who represents the Kagal assembly constituency in western Maharashtra's Kolhapur district, belongs to the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) led by Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Months after developer ends life, 16 booked on abetment charge
Police have registered a case against 16 persons, including a woman property dealer, for allegedly abetting the suicide of a land developer in Nagpur city of Maharashtra in December last year, officials said on Wednesday. The deceased, Shravan Nathu Satpute (50), a resident of Bharatwada, ended his life by consuming poison on December 16, an official of the Mankapur police station said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Months after developer ends life, 16 booked on abetment charge
Police have registered a case against 16 persons, including a woman property dealer, for allegedly abetting the suicide of a land developer in Nagpur city of Maharashtra in December last year, officials said on Wednesday. The deceased, Shravan Nathu Satpute (50), a resident of Bharatwada, ended his life by consuming poison on December 16, an official of the Mankapur police station said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Chhaava captures Sambhaji's bravery and intelligence; historians didn't treat him well: Fadnavis
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Wednesday said the movie 'Chhaava' highlights the bravery and intelligence of Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj and that historians didn't treat him well. Talking to reporters at the special screening of the movie organised by minister Aditi Tatkare, Fadnavis described the film as "very nice", which, he said, creates awareness of the life and times of the warrior king.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Chhaava captures Sambhaji's bravery and intelligence; historians didn't treat him well: Fadnavis
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Wednesday said the movie 'Chhaava' highlights the bravery and intelligence of Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj and that historians didn't treat him well. Talking to reporters at the special screening of the movie organised by minister Aditi Tatkare, Fadnavis described the film as "very nice", which, he said, creates awareness of the life and times of the warrior king.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Oppn seeks minister Jaykumar Gore's resignation amid allegation of harassing woman; he denies charge
Opposition parties in Maharashtra on Wednesday demanded the resignation of BJP minister Jaykumar Gore over allegations of harassing a woman and sending objectionable photos to her, while he dismissed the charges and asserted that he was already acquitted by the court. 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: Oppn seeks minister Jaykumar Gore's resignation amid allegation of harassing woman; he denies charge
Opposition parties in Maharashtra on Wednesday demanded the resignation of BJP minister Jaykumar Gore over allegations of harassing a woman and sending objectionable photos to her, while he dismissed the charges and asserted that he was already acquitted by the court. 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: Sessions court order keeping in abeyance report on cops over encounter wrong: Govt in HC
The Maharashtra government on Wednesday moved the Bombay High Court against a sessions court order keeping in abeyance the findings of a magistrate holding five Thane policemen responsible for the encounter death of the accused in the Badlapur school sexual assault case. The government, in its application, said the sessions court order was "wrong and illegal" and that the judge had erred in keeping in abeyance the findings of the magistrate report. It contended the sessions court had failed to consider the fact that the HC was seized of the matter related to the alleged encounter of the accused.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Sessions court order keeping in abeyance report on cops over encounter wrong: Govt in HC
The Maharashtra government on Wednesday moved the Bombay High Court against a sessions court order keeping in abeyance the findings of a magistrate holding five Thane policemen responsible for the encounter death of the accused in the Badlapur school sexual assault case. The government, in its application, said the sessions court order was "wrong and illegal" and that the judge had erred in keeping in abeyance the findings of the magistrate report. It contended the sessions court had failed to consider the fact that the HC was seized of the matter related to the alleged encounter of the accused.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: 2 workers killed, one injured as slab collapses in Chikhla mines of state-owned MOIL
Two workers were killed and one was injured after a slab collapsed in the Chikhla mines of state-owned Manganese Ore (India) Limited in Maharashtra's Bhandara district on Wednesday, an official said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: 2 workers killed, one injured as slab collapses in Chikhla mines of state-owned MOIL
Two workers were killed and one was injured after a slab collapsed in the Chikhla mines of state-owned Manganese Ore (India) Limited in Maharashtra's Bhandara district on Wednesday, an official said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: 2 men booked in Nagpur for cheating people of Rs 8 lakh by promising health department jobs
Police have filed an FIR against two men in Nagpur for allegedly cheating people to the tune of Rs 8 lakh by promising them jobs in the Maharashtra government's health department, officials said on Wednesday. The FIR was filed after one of the victims lodged a complaint at the Ajni police station, they said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: 2 men booked in Nagpur for cheating people of Rs 8 lakh by promising health department jobs
Police have filed an FIR against two men in Nagpur for allegedly cheating people to the tune of Rs 8 lakh by promising them jobs in the Maharashtra government's health department, officials said on Wednesday. The FIR was filed after one of the victims lodged a complaint at the Ajni police station, they said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: HC: Will state book 5 cops indicted in magistrate report on encounter of Badlapur case accused
The Bombay High Court on Wednesday asked the Maharashtra government if it proposes to register an FIR against five policemen indicted by a magistrate's report on the encounter of the Badlapur school sexual assault accused. The court posed this question even as the state government reiterated that it had already set up a commission headed by the retired Chief Justice of the Allahabad High Court and a probe is being carried out by the state CID into the alleged police shootout.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: HC: Will state book 5 cops indicted in magistrate report on encounter of Badlapur case accused
The Bombay High Court on Wednesday asked the Maharashtra government if it proposes to register an FIR against five policemen indicted by a magistrate's report on the encounter of the Badlapur school sexual assault accused. The court posed this question even as the state government reiterated that it had already set up a commission headed by the retired Chief Justice of the Allahabad High Court and a probe is being carried out by the state CID into the alleged police shootout.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Western Railway collects over Rs 134 crore as fines during ticket checking drives between April 2024 and Feb 25
The Western Railway on Wednesday said that it has collected over Rs 134 crore as fines during intensive ticket checking drives during the months of April 2024 to February, 2025. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-train-updates-western-railway-collects-over-rs-134-crore-as-fines-during-ticket-checking-drives-between-april-2024-and-feb-25-23494843">Read more.</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Western Railway collects over Rs 134 crore as fines during ticket checking drives between April 2024 and Feb 25
The Western Railway on Wednesday said that it has collected over Rs 134 crore as fines during intensive ticket checking drives during the months of April 2024 to February, 2025. Read more.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Dhananjay Munde resignation eyewash, he will be back as minister after murder case cools down: Shiv Sena (UBT)
The Shiv Sena (UBT) on Wednesday claimed NCP leader Dhananjay Munde's resignation as a minister was an "eyewash" and that he has been assured re-entry into the Maharashtra cabinet after the Beed sarpanch murder case cools down. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/dhananjay-munde-resignation-eyewash-he-will-be-back-as-minister-after-murder-case-cools-down-shiv-sena-ubt-23494856">Read more.</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Dhananjay Munde resignation eyewash, he will be back as minister after murder case cools down: Shiv Sena (UBT)
The Shiv Sena (UBT) on Wednesday claimed NCP leader Dhananjay Munde's resignation as a minister was an "eyewash" and that he has been assured re-entry into the Maharashtra cabinet after the Beed sarpanch murder case cools down. Read more.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Maharashtra govt framing policy to stop water contamination for prevention of illnesses, says minister Maharashtra minister Prakash Abitkar on Wednesday told the legislative assembly that the state government was working on framing a policy to stop contamination of water in order to prevent illnesses caused by it. He also said the government has included Guillain-Barr&eacute; Syndrome (GBS) in its Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Jan Arogya Yojana (MJPJAY) for treatment of these patients under the scheme.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Maharashtra govt framing policy to stop water contamination for prevention of illnesses, says ministerMaharashtra minister Prakash Abitkar on Wednesday told the legislative assembly that the state government was working on framing a policy to stop contamination of water in order to prevent illnesses caused by it. He also said the government has included Guillain-Barr&eacute; Syndrome (GBS) in its Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Jan Arogya Yojana (MJPJAY) for treatment of these patients under the scheme.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Days after her 'Mercedes cars for posts' charge, Opposition gives no-confidence notice against Gorhe
The Opposition has given a notice to move a no-confidence motion against Maharashtra legislative council's deputy chairperson Neelam Gorhe, Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Anil Parab said on Wednesday.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Days after her 'Mercedes cars for posts' charge, Opposition gives no-confidence notice against Gorhe
The Opposition has given a notice to move a no-confidence motion against Maharashtra legislative council's deputy chairperson Neelam Gorhe, Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Anil Parab said on Wednesday.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Man viciously attacks woman after she resists rape bid in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar district
A 19-year-old man allegedly repeatedly slashed a 36-year-old woman after she resisted his attempt to rape her in Maharashtra's Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar district, an official said on Wednesday. Accused Abhishek Navpute targeted the woman in the Ghardon area of the district, the official said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Man viciously attacks woman after she resists rape bid in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar district
A 19-year-old man allegedly repeatedly slashed a 36-year-old woman after she resisted his attempt to rape her in Maharashtra's Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar district, an official said on Wednesday. Accused Abhishek Navpute targeted the woman in the Ghardon area of the district, the official said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: On Maharashtra SP MLA Abu Azmi's suspension from the Budget session of the Maharashtra Assembly, Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Uddhav Thackeray says, "He should be permanently suspended. It should not just be for the Budget Session, the suspension should be permanent."
On SP president Akhilesh Yadav's tweets on Abu Azmi's suspension, he says "Let him object if he wants to. The entire Maharashtra has raised an objection against him. If he wants, he should make him contest from there (UP). He does not know the truth."
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<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WATCH?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc-Etfw">#WATCH</a> | Mumbai: On Maharashtra SP MLA Abu Azmi's suspension from the Budget session of the Maharashtra Assembly, Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Uddhav Thackeray says, "He should be permanently suspended. It should not just be for the Budget Session, the suspension should be permanent."&hellip; <a href="https://t.co/Pz33hO0rI3">https://t.co/Pz33hO0rI3</a> <a href="https://t.co/sJv17Z5mTb">pic.twitter.com/sJv17Z5mTb</a>
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Mumbai News LIVE Updates: On Maharashtra SP MLA Abu Azmi's suspension from the Budget session of the Maharashtra Assembly, Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Uddhav Thackeray says, "He should be permanently suspended. It should not just be for the Budget Session, the suspension should be permanent."
On SP president Akhilesh Yadav's tweets on Abu Azmi's suspension, he says "Let him object if he wants to. The entire Maharashtra has raised an objection against him. If he wants, he should make him contest from there (UP). He does not know the truth."

#WATCH | Mumbai: On Maharashtra SP MLA Abu Azmi's suspension from the Budget session of the Maharashtra Assembly, Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Uddhav Thackeray says, "He should be permanently suspended. It should not just be for the Budget Session, the suspension should be permanent."&hellip; https://t.co/Pz33hO0rI3 pic.twitter.com/sJv17Z5mTb
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Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Two workers killed, one injured as slab collapses in Chikhla mines of MOIL
Two workers were killed and one was injured after a slab collapsed in the Chikhla mines of Manganese Ore (India) Limited in Maharashtra's Bhandara district on Wednesday, an official said. The incident occurred during the first shift around 9 am at a depth of 100 metres in the MOIL mines, the Bhandara Disaster Management Office said in a release.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Two workers killed, one injured as slab collapses in Chikhla mines of MOIL
Two workers were killed and one was injured after a slab collapsed in the Chikhla mines of Manganese Ore (India) Limited in Maharashtra's Bhandara district on Wednesday, an official said. The incident occurred during the first shift around 9 am at a depth of 100 metres in the MOIL mines, the Bhandara Disaster Management Office said in a release.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Azmi's remarks on Aurangzeb insult to Maharashtra's pride: Shiv Sena leader
The Shiv Sena's Pune unit staged a protest against Samajwadi Party leader Abu Asim Azmi on Wednesday, saying his remarks praising Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb were an insult to Maharashtra's pride. Aurangzeb's atrocities against Hindus and his attempts to impose religious conversion cannot be glorified and Azmi should be booked on charges of treason, Shiv Sena city president Pramod Nana Bhangire said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Azmi's remarks on Aurangzeb insult to Maharashtra's pride: Shiv Sena leader
The Shiv Sena's Pune unit staged a protest against Samajwadi Party leader Abu Asim Azmi on Wednesday, saying his remarks praising Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb were an insult to Maharashtra's pride. Aurangzeb's atrocities against Hindus and his attempts to impose religious conversion cannot be glorified and Azmi should be booked on charges of treason, Shiv Sena city president Pramod Nana Bhangire said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Shiv Sena leader Shaina NC says, "I am happy that Abu Azmi has been suspended from the Maharashtra assembly and the demand by Yogi Adityanath that he be suspended from the Samajwadi Party is completely legitimate because he is making a hero of Aurangzeb who did nothing but destroyed Hindu temples&hellip; The fact is that when Abu Azmi has been suspended, it is the time that he takes lessons and read books&hellip; or watch a movie like &lsquo;Chhaava&rsquo; so that he could understand who Aurangzeb was and why there was a demand to suspend him.&rdquo;
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<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WATCH?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc-Etfw">#WATCH</a> | Mumbai, Maharashtra: Shiv Sena leader Shaina NC says, "I am happy that Abu Azmi has been suspended from the Maharashtra assembly and the demand by Yogi Adityanath that he be suspended from the Samajwadi Party is completely legitimate because he is making a hero of&hellip; <a href="https://t.co/iqHTVerFp3">https://t.co/iqHTVerFp3</a> <a href="https://t.co/7aGZgIOTQw">pic.twitter.com/7aGZgIOTQw</a>
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Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Shiv Sena leader Shaina NC says, "I am happy that Abu Azmi has been suspended from the Maharashtra assembly and the demand by Yogi Adityanath that he be suspended from the Samajwadi Party is completely legitimate because he is making a hero of Aurangzeb who did nothing but destroyed Hindu temples&hellip; The fact is that when Abu Azmi has been suspended, it is the time that he takes lessons and read books&hellip; or watch a movie like &lsquo;Chhaava&rsquo; so that he could understand who Aurangzeb was and why there was a demand to suspend him.&rdquo;

#WATCH | Mumbai, Maharashtra: Shiv Sena leader Shaina NC says, "I am happy that Abu Azmi has been suspended from the Maharashtra assembly and the demand by Yogi Adityanath that he be suspended from the Samajwadi Party is completely legitimate because he is making a hero of&hellip; https://t.co/iqHTVerFp3 pic.twitter.com/7aGZgIOTQw
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Mumbai News LIVE Updates: On Maharashtra SP MLA Abu Azmi's suspension from the Budget session of the Maharashtra Assembly, BJP MLA Ram Kadam says, "He has been suspended for the remaining part of the Assembly session. All MLAs are angered. There is a court order which states that no MLa can be suspended for more than one session of the Assembly. Keeping in view the sentiments of the people of Maharashtra, a committee has been formed to hold discussions on this court order and give stringent punishment to this Samajwadi Party leader."
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Mumbai News LIVE Updates: On Maharashtra SP MLA Abu Azmi's suspension from the Budget session of the Maharashtra Assembly, BJP MLA Ram Kadam says, "He has been suspended for the remaining part of the Assembly session. All MLAs are angered. There is a court order which states that no MLa can be suspended for more than one session of the Assembly. Keeping in view the sentiments of the people of Maharashtra, a committee has been formed to hold discussions on this court order and give stringent punishment to this Samajwadi Party leader."

#WATCH | Mumbai | On Maharashtra SP MLA Abu Azmi's suspension from the Budget session of the Maharashtra Assembly, BJP MLA Ram Kadam says, "He has been suspended for the remaining part of the Assembly session. All MLAs are angered. There is a court order which states that no MLa&hellip; pic.twitter.com/vmwrpRJAjH
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Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Workers of Mumbai BJP Minority Morcha stage a protest against Samajwadi Party MLA Abu Asim Azmi over his statement on Aurangzeb.
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Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Workers of Mumbai BJP Minority Morcha stage a protest against Samajwadi Party MLA Abu Asim Azmi over his statement on Aurangzeb.

#WATCH | Maharashtra | Workers of Mumbai BJP Minority Morcha stage a protest against Samajwadi Party MLA Abu Asim Azmi over his statement on Aurangzeb. pic.twitter.com/rF8WXsbvfB
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Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Civic body rolls back decision on changing dumping ground location in Palghar
The Vasai Virar City Municipal Corporation (VVMC) has withdrawn its decision to shift the reservation of land for a dumping ground and sewerage treatment plant (STP) from Achole to Gas village in Maharashtra's Palghar district. It issued a notification to this effect on Monday.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Civic body rolls back decision on changing dumping ground location in Palghar
The Vasai Virar City Municipal Corporation (VVMC) has withdrawn its decision to shift the reservation of land for a dumping ground and sewerage treatment plant (STP) from Achole to Gas village in Maharashtra's Palghar district. It issued a notification to this effect on Monday.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Drug addiction a 'quasi pandemic'; strict compliance with rules needed during arrest: HC
Drug trafficking is a serious crime and drug addiction is a "quasi pandemic", the Bombay High Court has said, stressing the need for authorities to scrupulously follow the mandated rules while arresting a person and during recovery procedure.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Drug addiction a 'quasi pandemic'; strict compliance with rules needed during arrest: HC
Drug trafficking is a serious crime and drug addiction is a "quasi pandemic", the Bombay High Court has said, stressing the need for authorities to scrupulously follow the mandated rules while arresting a person and during recovery procedure.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Courier firm employee accuses cop of threatening him for not calling him 'sir' over phone An employee of a courier firm in Arni town of Maharashtra's Yavatmal district has accused a police official of threatening him for not referring to him as 'sir' over a phone call made in connection with the delivery of his parcel. An audio clip of their purported conversation as well as a video of the policeman's visit to the victim's courier firm office, where he was seen threatening the former, have gone viral.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Courier firm employee accuses cop of threatening him for not calling him 'sir' over phoneAn employee of a courier firm in Arni town of Maharashtra's Yavatmal district has accused a police official of threatening him for not referring to him as 'sir' over a phone call made in connection with the delivery of his parcel. An audio clip of their purported conversation as well as a video of the policeman's visit to the victim's courier firm office, where he was seen threatening the former, have gone viral.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Shiv Sena UBT MLA Sachin Ahir criticise Abu Azmi's praise of Aurangzeb Shiv Sena UBT MLA Sachin Ahir on Wednesday questioned the Azmi's remarks on Aurangzeb and criticised his attempts to alter well-documented historical narrative. In Azmi's defence, where he claimed that his statements on Aurangzeb were based on books, Shiv Sena UBT MLA Sachin Ahir said, "Now, it's up to the government to decide whether he is right or wrong, but one thing is clear--the remarks have caused pain. As we've seen, people are now questioning the praise for an emperor like Aurangzeb, who caused immense suffering, as it is well-documented and a part of history. But now, when someone tries to alter this narrative, it raises the question, what are they trying to portray?"

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Shiv Sena UBT MLA Sachin Ahir criticise Abu Azmi's praise of AurangzebShiv Sena UBT MLA Sachin Ahir on Wednesday questioned the Azmi's remarks on Aurangzeb and criticised his attempts to alter well-documented historical narrative. In Azmi's defence, where he claimed that his statements on Aurangzeb were based on books, Shiv Sena UBT MLA Sachin Ahir said, "Now, it's up to the government to decide whether he is right or wrong, but one thing is clear--the remarks have caused pain. As we've seen, people are now questioning the praise for an emperor like Aurangzeb, who caused immense suffering, as it is well-documented and a part of history. But now, when someone tries to alter this narrative, it raises the question, what are they trying to portray?"

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;Demand for local train services on sections from Thane to Pune and Nashik People from some suburbs in Maharashtra's Thane district have demanded MEMU local train services on Nashik-Titwala and Pune-Ambernath sections, citing the need for a better rail connectivity. Ambernath and Titwala are towns located in Thane district.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;Demand for local train services on sections from Thane to Pune and NashikPeople from some suburbs in Maharashtra's Thane district have demanded MEMU local train services on Nashik-Titwala and Pune-Ambernath sections, citing the need for a better rail connectivity. Ambernath and Titwala are towns located in Thane district.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Despite global weakness, Sensex Nifty jumps after trading weak for 19 straight sessions The stock markets on Wednesday witnessed strong buying sentiments in the middle of the trading session after trading weak for 19 straight sessions. At the time of writing this report, the BSE Sensex was up over 835 points at 73,822.28 at 12:16 PM on wednesday. The Nifty at the National Stock Exchange (NSE) was trading at 22,362.65, up over 285 points.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Despite global weakness, Sensex Nifty jumps after trading weak for 19 straight sessionsThe stock markets on Wednesday witnessed strong buying sentiments in the middle of the trading session after trading weak for 19 straight sessions. At the time of writing this report, the BSE Sensex was up over 835 points at 73,822.28 at 12:16 PM on wednesday. The Nifty at the National Stock Exchange (NSE) was trading at 22,362.65, up over 285 points.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: CM Yogi Adityanath hits out at SP legislator Abu Azmi Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday attacked Samajwadi Party and its Maharashtra MLA Abu Azmi over his controversial remarks on Mughal ruler Aurangzeb. Addressing the Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly, CM Yogi while condemning the Samajwadi Party asked them to remove Abu Azmi from the party and send him to Uttar Pradesh for "treatment".

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: CM Yogi Adityanath hits out at SP legislator Abu AzmiUttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday attacked Samajwadi Party and its Maharashtra MLA Abu Azmi over his controversial remarks on Mughal ruler Aurangzeb. Addressing the Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly, CM Yogi while condemning the Samajwadi Party asked them to remove Abu Azmi from the party and send him to Uttar Pradesh for "treatment".

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Court stays Maharashtra minister Kokate's conviction in cheating case A court in Nashik on Wednesday stayed the conviction of Maharashtra Agriculture Minister Manikrao Kokate in a cheating and forgery case of 1995. A magistrate court had on February 20 convicted the NCP leader and his brother Sunil Kokate and sentenced them to two-year imprisonment in the case pertaining to submitting fake documents to get flats under a government quota.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Court stays Maharashtra minister Kokate's conviction in cheating caseA court in Nashik on Wednesday stayed the conviction of Maharashtra Agriculture Minister Manikrao Kokate in a cheating and forgery case of 1995. A magistrate court had on February 20 convicted the NCP leader and his brother Sunil Kokate and sentenced them to two-year imprisonment in the case pertaining to submitting fake documents to get flats under a government quota.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: "Transparent investigation needed," says NCP (SP)'s Rohit Pawar on Munde's resignation&nbsp; In the wake of Nationalist Congress Party MLA Dhananjay Munde's resignation, NCP-SCP MLA Rohit Pawar on Wednesday demanded a thorough investigation into the Beed sarpanch murder case, suggesting that Munde's name should be included as a co-accused in the FIR. Speaking to ANI, Pawar raised concerns over the involvement of Munde's close aide, Valmik Karad, whose alleged wealth and connections to the case have come under scrutiny.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: "Transparent investigation needed," says NCP (SP)'s Rohit Pawar on Munde's resignation&nbsp;In the wake of Nationalist Congress Party MLA Dhananjay Munde's resignation, NCP-SCP MLA Rohit Pawar on Wednesday demanded a thorough investigation into the Beed sarpanch murder case, suggesting that Munde's name should be included as a co-accused in the FIR. Speaking to ANI, Pawar raised concerns over the involvement of Munde's close aide, Valmik Karad, whose alleged wealth and connections to the case have come under scrutiny.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: One held for torturing OBC man in Maharashtra; activists stage protest A man belonging to an OBC community has allegedly been tortured and branded with a hot rod by two brothers over a dispute in Maharashtra's Jalna district following which police have arrested one of the accused, officials said on Wednesday. Some clips of the incident, which took place last week, have gone viral on social media, sparking an outrage and prompting activists of the Other Backward Classes (OBCs) to stage a protest on Tuesday and demand immediate arrest of the absconding accused.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: One held for torturing OBC man in Maharashtra; activists stage protestA man belonging to an OBC community has allegedly been tortured and branded with a hot rod by two brothers over a dispute in Maharashtra's Jalna district following which police have arrested one of the accused, officials said on Wednesday. Some clips of the incident, which took place last week, have gone viral on social media, sparking an outrage and prompting activists of the Other Backward Classes (OBCs) to stage a protest on Tuesday and demand immediate arrest of the absconding accused.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Palghar robbery accused on run for 20 years arrested The Palghar police have arrested a 60-year-old man accused in a dacoity case who was absconding for two decades, an official said on Wednesday. The incident took place in March 2005 when a gang of more than a dozen dacoits barged into a man's office at Ambatpada in Vasai area of Maharashtra's Palghar district, Vangaon police station's assistant inspector Tushar Pachpute said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Palghar robbery accused on run for 20 years arrestedThe Palghar police have arrested a 60-year-old man accused in a dacoity case who was absconding for two decades, an official said on Wednesday. The incident took place in March 2005 when a gang of more than a dozen dacoits barged into a man's office at Ambatpada in Vasai area of Maharashtra's Palghar district, Vangaon police station's assistant inspector Tushar Pachpute said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: CM Fadnavis called him: Sanjay Raut over Dhananjay Munde's resignation amid sarpanch murder row Amidst the row over NCP MLA Dhananjay Munde's resignation over his aide's link to Beed Sarpanch murder case, Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut said on Wednesday that it was the biggest mistake to administer the oath of office to Dhananjay. Speaking to the media, Raut claimed that Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis himself called Munde and asked for his resignation.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: CM Fadnavis called him: Sanjay Raut over Dhananjay Munde's resignation amid sarpanch murder rowAmidst the row over NCP MLA Dhananjay Munde's resignation over his aide's link to Beed Sarpanch murder case, Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut said on Wednesday that it was the biggest mistake to administer the oath of office to Dhananjay. Speaking to the media, Raut claimed that Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis himself called Munde and asked for his resignation.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: 'Did Azmi make this statement to help BJP,' questions NCP (SP) MLA Rohit Pawar&nbsp; NCP (SP) MLA Rohit Pawar on Wednesday condemned the remark made by SP MLA Abu Azmi, calling it "useless" and questioning the person's right to live in India for praising Mughal emperor Aurangzeb. He also questioned whether it was intended to benefit the BJP.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: 'Did Azmi make this statement to help BJP,' questions NCP (SP) MLA Rohit Pawar&nbsp;NCP (SP) MLA Rohit Pawar on Wednesday condemned the remark made by SP MLA Abu Azmi, calling it "useless" and questioning the person's right to live in India for praising Mughal emperor Aurangzeb. He also questioned whether it was intended to benefit the BJP.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;Traffic movement is slow at Vashi Bridge&nbsp;
According to the latest updates from Mumbai Traffic Police, the vehicular movement is slow at Vashi Bridge (Mankhurd) northbound owing to an accident.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;Traffic movement is slow at Vashi Bridge&nbsp;
According to the latest updates from Mumbai Traffic Police, the vehicular movement is slow at Vashi Bridge (Mankhurd) northbound owing to an accident.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Pathology lab owner loses Rs 42.35 lakh in share trading fraud A 47-year-old pathology lab owner in Maharashtra's Thane district has allegedly been cheated of Rs 42.35 lakh in a share trading fraud, police said on Wednesday. A fraudster had contacted the victim, resident of Belavali in Badlapur area, over phone and lured him into investing in shares, promising lucrative returns.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Pathology lab owner loses Rs 42.35 lakh in share trading fraudA 47-year-old pathology lab owner in Maharashtra's Thane district has allegedly been cheated of Rs 42.35 lakh in a share trading fraud, police said on Wednesday. A fraudster had contacted the victim, resident of Belavali in Badlapur area, over phone and lured him into investing in shares, promising lucrative returns.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;Baby born prematurely at home dies; police register case A 22-year-old woman gave birth to a premature female child at home in Thane city of Maharashtra and the baby died while being taken to hospital, police said on Wednesday. The woman, resident of Waghbil area here, was six months pregnant. She delivered the child on March 2 morning at her home.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;Baby born prematurely at home dies; police register caseA 22-year-old woman gave birth to a premature female child at home in Thane city of Maharashtra and the baby died while being taken to hospital, police said on Wednesday. The woman, resident of Waghbil area here, was six months pregnant. She delivered the child on March 2 morning at her home.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Pathology lab owner loses Rs 42.35 lakh in share trading fraud A 47-year-old pathology lab owner in Maharashtra's Thane district has allegedly been cheated of Rs 42.35 lakh in a share trading fraud, police said on Wednesday. A fraudster had contacted the victim, resident of Belavali in Badlapur area, over phone and lured him into investing in shares, promising lucrative returns.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Stock market opens in green despite Trump's reciprocal tariffs announcement from April 2 Indian stock markets opened in the green on Wednesday, despite US President announcing reciprocal tariffs from April 2 on Tuesday (Local Time). Companies across Japan to Mexico braced for higher prices, lower demand, and supply chain disruptions, as business and consumer confidence weakened due to the new U.S. trade policies.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Stock market opens in green despite Trump's reciprocal tariffs announcement from April 2Indian stock markets opened in the green on Wednesday, despite US President announcing reciprocal tariffs from April 2 on Tuesday (Local Time). Companies across Japan to Mexico braced for higher prices, lower demand, and supply chain disruptions, as business and consumer confidence weakened due to the new U.S. trade policies.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;Dhananjay Munde exits Fadnavis government amid murder case controvers
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Dhananjay Munde, Maharashtra&rsquo;s Food and Civil Supplies Minister, resigned citing medical reasons, but NCP (Ajit Pawar faction) claims he stepped down on moral grounds. His alleged proximity to murder accused Valmik Karad has fueled controversy, with opposition leaders demanding his disqualification and deeper scrutiny. The resignation came 84 days after the incident, following public outrage over leaked visuals of the murder. Political reactions remain divided, with UBT and NCP (Sharad Pawar faction) calling for stricter action.





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