Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Congress criticises Maharashtra govt for prioritising damage surveys over urgent aid in Marathwada
"With such widespread damage, why conduct surveys first? Provide relief first, then complete paperwork," Sapkal said, reacting to Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde's statement that 'panchanama' or damage assessment in the Marathwada region will be done on a war footing. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Congress criticises Maharashtra govt for prioritising damage surveys over urgent aid in Marathwada
"With such widespread damage, why conduct surveys first? Provide relief first, then complete paperwork," Sapkal said, reacting to Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde's statement that 'panchanama' or damage assessment in the Marathwada region will be done on a war footing. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Congress asks what happened to election-time farm loan waiver promises amid Marathwada floods
"What happened to the loan waiver promised to farmers during election campaigns?" Sapkal questioned. He claimed immediate relief was provided whenever crops were damaged by diseases, hailstorms, or cyclones when Congress was in power. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Congress asks what happened to election-time farm loan waiver promises amid Marathwada floods
"What happened to the loan waiver promised to farmers during election campaigns?" Sapkal questioned. He claimed immediate relief was provided whenever crops were damaged by diseases, hailstorms, or cyclones when Congress was in power. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Congress slams state govt for inaction as 30 districts, 300 talukas hit; 14.3 million hectares of farmland damaged
He stated that 30 of the total 36 districts and 300 of 358 talukas have been affected by excessive rainfall and floods in Maharashtra. Nearly 14.3 million hectares of farmland suffered massive damage, according to Sapkal. "With continuous rainfall, farmers are devastated, but the Mahayuti government is indifferent to their plight. Even the guardian ministers have not conducted inspections. In Cabinet meetings, there has only been hollow talk," the Congress leader alleged. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Congress slams state govt for inaction as 30 districts, 300 talukas hit; 14.3 million hectares of farmland damaged
He stated that 30 of the total 36 districts and 300 of 358 talukas have been affected by excessive rainfall and floods in Maharashtra. Nearly 14.3 million hectares of farmland suffered massive damage, according to Sapkal. "With continuous rainfall, farmers are devastated, but the Mahayuti government is indifferent to their plight. Even the guardian ministers have not conducted inspections. In Cabinet meetings, there has only been hollow talk," the Congress leader alleged. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Congress calls for immediate financial aid as Marathwada floods destroy crops and farmland
He demanded that the government provide Rs 50,000 per hectare immediately to affected farmers and Rs 5 lakh per hectare to those whose farmland has been washed away. Sapkal said the situation in Marathwada is grim, with heavy rains affecting crops, land, and livestock, while household materials have been swept away.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Congress calls for immediate financial aid as Marathwada floods destroy crops and farmland
He demanded that the government provide Rs 50,000 per hectare immediately to affected farmers and Rs 5 lakh per hectare to those whose farmland has been washed away. Sapkal said the situation in Marathwada is grim, with heavy rains affecting crops, land, and livestock, while household materials have been swept away.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Eight dead, crops submerged: Congress calls for urgent action in Marathwada after heavy rains&nbsp;
Rains have wreaked havoc in the Marathwada region for the last four days, resulting in the death of eight persons and damaging hundreds of houses. Crops remain submerged in several villages. "Farmers are in deep crisis, but the government is offering only empty promises. Don't waste time in conducting surveys and assessments; provide immediate relief. Congress leaders who stand in support of the farmers will interact with them and assess the damages," Sapkal told reporters. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Eight dead, crops submerged: Congress calls for urgent action in Marathwada after heavy rains&nbsp;
Rains have wreaked havoc in the Marathwada region for the last four days, resulting in the death of eight persons and damaging hundreds of houses. Crops remain submerged in several villages. "Farmers are in deep crisis, but the government is offering only empty promises. Don't waste time in conducting surveys and assessments; provide immediate relief. Congress leaders who stand in support of the farmers will interact with them and assess the damages," Sapkal told reporters. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Why conduct surveys, provide immediate relief to rain-hit farmers in Maharashtra, Congress tells govt The Congress on Tuesday demanded that the Maharashtra government declare a wet drought in view of heavy rains and compensate affected farmers with Rs 50,000 per hectare. State Congress president Harshwardhan Sapkal also appealed to the government to provide immediate relief without wasting time in conducting surveys and assessments. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Why conduct surveys, provide immediate relief to rain-hit farmers in Maharashtra, Congress tells govtThe Congress on Tuesday demanded that the Maharashtra government declare a wet drought in view of heavy rains and compensate affected farmers with Rs 50,000 per hectare. State Congress president Harshwardhan Sapkal also appealed to the government to provide immediate relief without wasting time in conducting surveys and assessments. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;Bhujbal urges departments to expedite clearances for govt medical college project in Nashik 
Maharashtra Minister Chhagan Bhujbal on Tuesday directed all concerned departments to work in coordination for the proposed government medical college and hospital in Nashik and expedite clearances for the project. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;Bhujbal urges departments to expedite clearances for govt medical college project in Nashik
Maharashtra Minister Chhagan Bhujbal on Tuesday directed all concerned departments to work in coordination for the proposed government medical college and hospital in Nashik and expedite clearances for the project. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Man held for setting OBC activist's car on fire in Jalna 
Police on Tuesday arrested a 38-year-old man, who allegedly set fire to an OBC activist's car in Maharashtra's Jalna city, an official said. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Man held for setting OBC activist's car on fire in Jalna
Police on Tuesday arrested a 38-year-old man, who allegedly set fire to an OBC activist's car in Maharashtra's Jalna city, an official said. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates | Why conduct surveys, give immediate relief to rain-hit farmers in Maharashtra: Congress 
The Congress on Tuesday demanded that the Maharashtra government declare a wet drought in view of heavy rains and compensate affected farmers with Rs 50,000 per hectare. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates | Why conduct surveys, give immediate relief to rain-hit farmers in Maharashtra: Congress
The Congress on Tuesday demanded that the Maharashtra government declare a wet drought in view of heavy rains and compensate affected farmers with Rs 50,000 per hectare. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates | Ghatkopar billboard crash: Maharashtra govt accepts Bhosale panel's suggestions and ATR 
Maharashtra Cabinet on Tuesday approved the recommendations of the high-level committee and the Home Department&rsquo;s Action Taken Report on the 2024 Ghatkopar hoarding collapse that killed 17. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates | Ghatkopar billboard crash: Maharashtra govt accepts Bhosale panel's suggestions and ATR
Maharashtra Cabinet on Tuesday approved the recommendations of the high-level committee and the Home Department&rsquo;s Action Taken Report on the 2024 Ghatkopar hoarding collapse that killed 17. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Dhangar community enjoys 3.5&#37 reservation, says Dipak
The Dhangar&nbsp;community currently enjoys 3.5&#37 <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/manoj-jarange-reiterates-demand-for-maratha-reservation-under-kunbi-category-23592946" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">reservation </a>under the Nomadic Tribes (NT-C) category, he added

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Dhangar community enjoys 3.5&#37 reservation, says Dipak
The Dhangar&nbsp;community currently enjoys 3.5&#37 reservation under the Nomadic Tribes (NT-C) category, he added

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Huge protest to be held at Ambad Chaufully, Borhade to reporters
A huge <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-best-union-gives-october-31-ultimatum-over-pending-dues-and-staff-demands-threatens-protest-23595428" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">protest </a>would be organised to press the demand, Borhade told reporters at Ambad Chaufully in Jalna district of Maharashtra.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Huge protest to be held at Ambad Chaufully, Borhade to reporters
A huge protest would be organised to press the demand, Borhade told reporters at Ambad Chaufully in Jalna district of Maharashtra.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: CM failed to keep his word, says Borhade&nbsp;
"Deva Bhau (Chief Minister Devendra <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/devendra-fadnavis-should-step-up-to-bridge-differences-among-communities-sharad-pawar-on-quota-row-23595395" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Fadnavis</a>) had assured us that our community would be recognised as ST, but he has failed to keep his word," Borhade alleged as his fast entered the seventh day.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: CM failed to keep his word, says Borhade&nbsp;
"Deva Bhau (Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis) had assured us that our community would be recognised as ST, but he has failed to keep his word," Borhade alleged as his fast entered the seventh day.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Activist Dipesh Borhade launches hunger strike&nbsp;
Activist Dipak Borhade who has launched a <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/news/india-news/article/maharashtra-activist-on-hunger-strike-for-four-days-demanding-dhangar-community-s-inclusion-in-st-category-23594982" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">hunger </a>strike seeking reservation for the Dhangar community in the Scheduled Tribes category has warned of taking out a protest march on Wednesday.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Activist Dipesh Borhade launches hunger strike&nbsp;
Activist Dipak Borhade who has launched a hunger strike seeking reservation for the Dhangar community in the Scheduled Tribes category has warned of taking out a protest march on Wednesday.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Fadnavis asks Thackeray not to politicise the flood situation in Marathwada.
"People don't expect politics during such a crisis. We are doing all that is needed to help people and farmers," he told reporters when asked about Thackeray's remarks on the government's "step-motherly treatment" to <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/marathwada-has-not-seen-such-heavy-rainfall-in-50-60-years-maharashtra-minister-girish-mahajan-23595418" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Marathwada</a>.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Fadnavis asks Thackeray not to politicise the flood situation in Marathwada.
"People don't expect politics during such a crisis. We are doing all that is needed to help people and farmers," he told reporters when asked about Thackeray's remarks on the government's "step-motherly treatment" to Marathwada.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Compensation should be deposited at the earliest, time should not be wasted, says Uddhav
Time should not be wasted in procedures like panchanama (spot assessment of damage) and studying rules pertaining to ex-gratia, he said. The former <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-cm-fadnavis-reviews-pod-taxi-project-to-tackle-bkc-congestion-23595308" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">chief minister</a> said that after the compensation is deposited into the bank accounts of affected persons, banks should not deduct loan instalments from the sum, and instructions to this effect should be issued.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Compensation should be deposited at the earliest, time should not be wasted, says Uddhav
Time should not be wasted in procedures like panchanama (spot assessment of damage) and studying rules pertaining to ex-gratia, he said. The former chief minister said that after the compensation is deposited into the bank accounts of affected persons, banks should not deduct loan instalments from the sum, and instructions to this effect should be issued.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Banks should not deduct loan installments from the compensation money, says Thackeray
Thackeray, in a statement, said that once the government disburses the <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/thane-mact-grants-rs-26-25-lakh-compensation-to-kin-of-woman-killed-in-2021-accident-23595091" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">compensation </a>into the bank accounts of affected persons, the banks should not deduct loan instalments from the sum.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Banks should not deduct loan installments from the compensation money, says Thackeray
Thackeray, in a statement, said that once the government disburses the compensation into the bank accounts of affected persons, the banks should not deduct loan instalments from the sum.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Shiv Sena Chief demanded Centre to announce a relief package of Rs 10,000 crore for Marathwada
Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray on Tuesday demanded that the Centre announce an assistance <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/maharashtra-cabinet-announces-rs-1339-crore-assistance-to-farmers-affected-by-crop-damage-23595435" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">package </a>of Rs 10,000 crore for Marathwada, where rains have wreaked havoc, damaging houses and crops over the last few days.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Shiv Sena Chief demanded Centre to announce a relief package of Rs 10,000 crore for Marathwada
Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray on Tuesday demanded that the Centre announce an assistance package of Rs 10,000 crore for Marathwada, where rains have wreaked havoc, damaging houses and crops over the last few days.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Large section of Indian society are still deprived to seek higher education, Dr Venkatesh Kadam on NEP
Dr. Venkatesh Kabde, former MP and Nanded Education Society (NES) president, lamented that large sections of <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/news/world-news/article/h1b-visa-fee-hike-will-have-limited-impact-on-indian-it-firms-says-analysts-23595425" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Indian </a>society were still deprived of the opportunity to seek higher education and hoped that NEP-2020 would incorporate these sections in the mainstream.&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Large section of Indian society are still deprived to seek higher education, Dr Venkatesh Kadam on NEP
Dr. Venkatesh Kabde, former MP and Nanded Education Society (NES) president, lamented that large sections of Indian society were still deprived of the opportunity to seek higher education and hoped that NEP-2020 would incorporate these sections in the mainstream.&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Higher education needs to be skill-based, says Manohar Chaskar
Addressing a symposium organised by Swami Ramanand Teerth Marathwada <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-university-s-kalina-campus-sees-protest-over-alleged-assault-of-student-varsity-denies-claims-23594871" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">University </a>(SRTMU) and People's College recently, Vice Chancellor Manohar Chaskar maintained that higher education needed to be skill-based to make it socially relevant.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Higher education needs to be skill-based, says Manohar Chaskar
Addressing a symposium organised by Swami Ramanand Teerth Marathwada University (SRTMU) and People's College recently, Vice Chancellor Manohar Chaskar maintained that higher education needed to be skill-based to make it socially relevant.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: NEP will enhance the quality of education, says experts
National Education Policy (NEP) will enhance the quality of higher <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/live-blog/mumbai-news-live-updates-india-national-news-2025-september-23-news-updates-live-updates-weather-update-mumbai-monsoon-18331431" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">education </a>in a backward region like Marathwada, according to academics and experts.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: NEP will enhance the quality of education, says experts
National Education Policy (NEP) will enhance the quality of higher education in a backward region like Marathwada, according to academics and experts.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Govt will take appropriate decision, Mahajan says while talking about farmer's loss
<a href="https://www.mid-day.com/news/india-news/article/punjab-cm-bhagwant-mann-vows-to-curb-stubble-burning-with-awareness-camps-and-crm-machinery-to-farmers-23595269" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Farmers </a>have not only lost standing crops, but with the fertile soil washed away, it will be very difficult for them to cultivate their lands in the next season. This is a long-term damage, and the government will take appropriate decisions (to provide relief)," he added.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Govt will take appropriate decision, Mahajan says while talking about farmer's loss
Farmers have not only lost standing crops, but with the fertile soil washed away, it will be very difficult for them to cultivate their lands in the next season. This is a long-term damage, and the government will take appropriate decisions (to provide relief)," he added.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mahajan expresses grief as rainfall causes destruction in Dharashiv district
"The situation is very grim, I do not have words to express the devastation the heavy <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/reservoirs-nearly-full-at-99-51-per-cent-following-amid-mumbai-rains-23595363" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">rainfall </a>has caused," Mahajan told reporters in flood-affected Dharashiv district.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mahajan expresses grief as rainfall causes destruction in Dharashiv district
"The situation is very grim, I do not have words to express the devastation the heavy rainfall has caused," Mahajan told reporters in flood-affected Dharashiv district.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Eight people die since September 20
Eight persons have died and hundreds of <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/news/india-news/article/uttarakand-landslides-five-missing-after-houses-collapse-in-chamaoli-23594602" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">houses </a>and several roads have been damaged in the region since September 20, officials said earlier in the day.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Eight people die since September 20
Eight persons have died and hundreds of houses and several roads have been damaged in the region since September 20, officials said earlier in the day.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Maharashtra experiences such heavy rainfall after 50 years, says Minister Girish
The Marathwada region of Maharashtra has not witnessed such intense <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/marathwada-has-not-seen-such-heavy-rainfall-in-50-60-years-maharashtra-minister-girish-mahajan-23595418" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">rainfall </a>in more than 50 years as it has experienced over the past few days, state Disaster Management Minister Girish Mahajan said on Tuesday.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Maharashtra experiences such heavy rainfall after 50 years, says Minister Girish
The Marathwada region of Maharashtra has not witnessed such intense rainfall in more than 50 years as it has experienced over the past few days, state Disaster Management Minister Girish Mahajan said on Tuesday.

Mumbai Live NEWS Updates : Man electrocuted on train roof at Diva station, services delayed
A man was electrocuted after climbing the roof of a train at Diva station and coming in contact with the 25 kV overhead equipment. The incident stalled the <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-local-train-updates-western-railway-to-operate-night-block-between-vasai-road-and-virar-station-this-weekend-check-details-here-23594844" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">train </a>for 26 minutes, affecting subsequent services. Authorities warned passengers to avoid rooftop travel due to fatal risks.

Mumbai Live NEWS Updates : Man electrocuted on train roof at Diva station, services delayed
A man was electrocuted after climbing the roof of a train at Diva station and coming in contact with the 25 kV overhead equipment. The incident stalled the train for 26 minutes, affecting subsequent services. Authorities warned passengers to avoid rooftop travel due to fatal risks.

Mumbai Live NEWS Updates: Man electrocuted on train roof at Diva station, GRP rescues injured passenger
Railway Protection Force and Government <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/amp/news/opinion/article/railway-commuters-must-avoid-risky-behaviour-23595320" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Railway</a> Police, along with other on-duty railway staff, acted swiftly. With the help of a pointman and some porters, GRP personnel brought the injured man down from the coach. He was rushed to the civic hospital in Kalwa,

Mumbai Live NEWS Updates: Man electrocuted on train roof at Diva station, GRP rescues injured passenger
Railway Protection Force and Government Railway Police, along with other on-duty railway staff, acted swiftly. With the help of a pointman and some porters, GRP personnel brought the injured man down from the coach. He was rushed to the civic hospital in Kalwa,

Mumbai Live NEWS Updates : Man electrocuted after climbing train roof at Diva station
The man was fatally electrocuted while attempting to disembark from the roof of a train at Diva railway station around 10:12 am. Officials said he climbed onto the coach between <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/more-fast-locals-to-halt-at-diva-station-from-september-after-protest-ends-23587302" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Diva </a>and Kopar stations and came into contact with the overhead equipment (OHE), causing him to catch fire.

Mumbai Live NEWS Updates : Man electrocuted after climbing train roof at Diva station
The man was fatally electrocuted while attempting to disembark from the roof of a train at Diva railway station around 10:12 am. Officials said he climbed onto the coach between Diva and Kopar stations and came into contact with the overhead equipment (OHE), causing him to catch fire.

Mumbai Live NEWS Updates: Man electrocuted while travelling on roof of AC local train in Thane
A man was seriously injured after he came in contact with high-voltage overhead equipment while travelling on the roof of an air-conditioned local train in neighbouring <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/amp/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/thane-building-window-sunshade-collapses-no-casualties-reported-23595366" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Thane </a>district

Mumbai Live NEWS Updates: Man electrocuted while travelling on roof of AC local train in Thane
A man was seriously injured after he came in contact with high-voltage overhead equipment while travelling on the roof of an air-conditioned local train in neighbouring Thane district

Mumbai Live NEWS Updates: Air India, Adani Airports Highlight NMIA as Future Global Aviation Hub
Air India CEO Campbell Wilson and <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/amp/sports/other-sports/article/indian-chess-master-r-praggnanandhaa-meets-business-tycoon-gautam-adani-23595272" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Adani </a>Airports CEO Arun Bansal emphasized Navi Mumbai International Airport&rsquo;s potential as a global transit hub. The partnership aims to enhance domestic and international connectivity, support India&rsquo;s aviation growth, and deliver seamless passenger and cargo experiences.

Mumbai Live NEWS Updates: Air India, Adani Airports Highlight NMIA as Future Global Aviation Hub
Air India CEO Campbell Wilson and Adani Airports CEO Arun Bansal emphasized Navi Mumbai International Airport&rsquo;s potential as a global transit hub. The partnership aims to enhance domestic and international connectivity, support India&rsquo;s aviation growth, and deliver seamless passenger and cargo experiences.

Mumbai Live NEWS Updates: Air India Group Plans Major Expansion at Navi Mumbai Airport by 2026
Air India aims to scale up operations at <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/amp/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/maharashtra-navi-mumbai-airport-set-for-take-off-soon-with-new-features-23595132" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Navi Mumbai International Airport</a> to 55 daily departures (110 ATMs) by mid-2026, including five international flights, and further expand to 60 daily departures (120 ATMs) by Winter 2026.

Mumbai Live NEWS Updates: Air India Group Plans Major Expansion at Navi Mumbai Airport by 2026
Air India aims to scale up operations at Navi Mumbai International Airport to 55 daily departures (110 ATMs) by mid-2026, including five international flights, and further expand to 60 daily departures (120 ATMs) by Winter 2026.

Mumbai Live NEWS Updates : Air India Express to operate 20 daily flights from Navi Mumbai International Airport
In the initial phase of the new airport's operations, Air India group's value carrier,<a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/air-india-to-commence-operations-to-15-cities-from-navi-mumbai&#37C2&#37A0airport-23595388" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"> Air India</a> Express, will operate 20 daily departures or 40 Air Traffic Movements (ATMs) from and to Navi Mumbai International Airport, connecting 15 Indian cities.

Mumbai Live NEWS Updates : Air India Express to operate 20 daily flights from Navi Mumbai International Airport
In the initial phase of the new airport's operations, Air India group's value carrier, Air India Express, will operate 20 daily departures or 40 Air Traffic Movements (ATMs) from and to Navi Mumbai International Airport, connecting 15 Indian cities.

Mumbai Live NEWS Updates : Air India unveils operation plans for Navi Mumbai airport 
The Air India group on Tuesday announced its plans to commence commercial flights from <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/navi-mumbai-airport-rises-after-decades-of-challenges-and-delays-23595310" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Navi Mumbai</a> International Airport (NMIA, IATA code: NMI), operated by Adani Airport Holdings Ltd., starting from the airport's first phase of operations.

Mumbai Live NEWS Updates : Air India unveils operation plans for Navi Mumbai airport
The Air India group on Tuesday announced its plans to commence commercial flights from Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA, IATA code: NMI), operated by Adani Airport Holdings Ltd., starting from the airport's first phase of operations.

Mumbai Live NEWS Updates: BMC holds over Rs 42,000 crore in reserves, Rs 5,160 crore from FDs
While introducing the budget for this fiscal year,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/minister-ashish-shelar-asks-mumbai-civic-body-to-float-tenders-for-gargai-dam-project-in-2-months-23595239" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Municipal Commissioner Bhushan Gagrani&nbsp;</a>had said, &ldquo;Rs 42230.78 crore is being held by the BMC in reserves towards committed liabilities in a position of trust.&rdquo; Of the Rs 42230.78, a total of Rs 5160.22 goes from the fixed deposits.

Mumbai Live NEWS Updates: BMC holds over Rs 42,000 crore in reserves, Rs 5,160 crore from FDs
While introducing the budget for this fiscal year,&nbsp;Municipal Commissioner Bhushan Gagrani&nbsp;had said, &ldquo;Rs 42230.78 crore is being held by the BMC in reserves towards committed liabilities in a position of trust.&rdquo; Of the Rs 42230.78, a total of Rs 5160.22 goes from the fixed deposits.

Mumbai Live NEWS Updates : BMC&rsquo;s fixed deposits fall by over Rs 12,000 crore since 2021-22
The highest amount in fixed deposits &mdash; Rs 91,690.84 crores &mdash; was seen in the year 2021-2022. From that fiscal year to present, there has been a total drop of Rs 12,192.25 crore in the FDs. This year, the BMC&rsquo;s presented budget was the highest ever at Rs 74,427.41 crore in early February with a focus on <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/auto-taxi-drivers-cite-poor-ev-infrastructure-in-mumbai-23593213" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">infrastructure </a>projects, sustainable civic facilities.

Mumbai Live NEWS Updates : BMC&rsquo;s fixed deposits fall by over Rs 12,000 crore since 2021-22
The highest amount in fixed deposits &mdash; Rs 91,690.84 crores &mdash; was seen in the year 2021-2022. From that fiscal year to present, there has been a total drop of Rs 12,192.25 crore in the FDs. This year, the BMC&rsquo;s presented budget was the highest ever at Rs 74,427.41 crore in early February with a focus on infrastructure projects, sustainable civic facilities.

Mumbai Live NEWS Updates: BMC&rsquo;s fixed deposits drop by over Rs 3,200 crore in 2023-24
According to an RTI reply, the <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/bmc-installs-bollards-on-footpaths-in-dadar-and-matunga-to-keep-motorists-away-23594596" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation</a>&rsquo;s FDs fell from Rs 82,737.15 crore in 2022-23 to Rs 79,498.59 crore in 2023-24, a decline of Rs 3,238.56 crore. The drop follows a Rs 4,000-crore fall in the previous fiscal.

Mumbai Live NEWS Updates: BMC&rsquo;s fixed deposits drop by over Rs 3,200 crore in 2023-24
According to an RTI reply, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation&rsquo;s FDs fell from Rs 82,737.15 crore in 2022-23 to Rs 79,498.59 crore in 2023-24, a decline of Rs 3,238.56 crore. The drop follows a Rs 4,000-crore fall in the previous fiscal.

Mumbai Live News Updates : CM Fadnavis backs pod taxi project to ease travel in BKC
At a review meeting in Mumbai, CM Devendra Fadnavis directed that the proposed pod taxi system in Bandra-Kurla Complex be linked with the upcoming single mobility card and optimally use urban spaces like skywalks. Senior officials, including <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mmrda-temporarily-suspends-monorail-services-in-mumbai-23594943?button=next" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">MMRDA </a>chief Sanjay Mukherjee and Police Commissioner Deven Bharti, presented feasibility reports on the project.

Mumbai Live News Updates : CM Fadnavis backs pod taxi project to ease travel in BKC
At a review meeting in Mumbai, CM Devendra Fadnavis directed that the proposed pod taxi system in Bandra-Kurla Complex be linked with the upcoming single mobility card and optimally use urban spaces like skywalks. Senior officials, including MMRDA chief Sanjay Mukherjee and Police Commissioner Deven Bharti, presented feasibility reports on the project.

Mumbai Live NEWS Updates: Fadnavis pushes pod taxi plan for Bandra-Kurla business district
CM Devendra Fadnavis said pod taxis could ease congestion between Kurla and <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/amp/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-now-bandra-residents-seek-relief-from-two-wheeler-pain-23594902" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Bandra </a>stations, noting upcoming projects like the bullet train and new High Court complex will add traffic pressure. He said the service can offer citizens a smooth, delay-free travel experience.

Mumbai Live NEWS Updates: Fadnavis pushes pod taxi plan for Bandra-Kurla business district
CM Devendra Fadnavis said pod taxis could ease congestion between Kurla and Bandra stations, noting upcoming projects like the bullet train and new High Court complex will add traffic pressure. He said the service can offer citizens a smooth, delay-free travel experience.

Mumbai Live NEWS Updates : Maharashtra Govt plans pod taxis for last-mile connectivity in BKC
Chief Minister<a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/maharashtra-to-strengthen-it-department-for-better-citizen-services-cm-fadnavis-23595276" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"> Devendra Fadnavis</a> on Monday reviewed plans to introduce pod taxis in Mumbai, aimed at improving last-mile connectivity in high-footfall areas like Bandra-Kurla Complex (BKC) as part of a modern urban transport solution.

Mumbai Live NEWS Updates : Maharashtra Govt plans pod taxis for last-mile connectivity in BKC
Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Monday reviewed plans to introduce pod taxis in Mumbai, aimed at improving last-mile connectivity in high-footfall areas like Bandra-Kurla Complex (BKC) as part of a modern urban transport solution.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Navi Mumbai airport rises after decades of challenges and delays
Planning a new airport from scratch has been anything but easy. The idea of building one in Navi Mumbai was first floated in 1991. Surveys, studies, and examinations followed, but it wasn&rsquo;t until 2007 that the project received in-principle approvals. There were numerous challenges. The land had hilly terrain, a creek running through it, and two villages. Over the years, engineers tackled each obstacle, transforming the site into what is now a major airport of global standards. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/navi-mumbai-airport-rises-after-decades-of-challenges-and-delays-23595310">Read more.</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Navi Mumbai airport rises after decades of challenges and delays
Planning a new airport from scratch has been anything but easy. The idea of building one in Navi Mumbai was first floated in 1991. Surveys, studies, and examinations followed, but it wasn&rsquo;t until 2007 that the project received in-principle approvals. There were numerous challenges. The land had hilly terrain, a creek running through it, and two villages. Over the years, engineers tackled each obstacle, transforming the site into what is now a major airport of global standards. Read more.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Thane-Wadala Metro Line 4 Phase 1 to open by December
The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) on Monday successfully conducted the technical inspection and trial run on the priority section of the Green Line 4 Metro. Thane&rsquo;s first metro &mdash; Metro Line 4 and 4A &mdash; connects the regions of Mira-Bhayandar to Wadala via Gaimukh and Kasarvadavli. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/phase-1-of-thane-wadala-metro-line-4-to-open-by-december-23595312">Read more.</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Thane-Wadala Metro Line 4 Phase 1 to open by December
The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) on Monday successfully conducted the technical inspection and trial run on the priority section of the Green Line 4 Metro. Thane&rsquo;s first metro &mdash; Metro Line 4 and 4A &mdash; connects the regions of Mira-Bhayandar to Wadala via Gaimukh and Kasarvadavli. Read more.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai civic body's FDs dip by Rs 3,238 crore in one fiscal year
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation&rsquo;s (BMC) fixed deposits (FDs) dropped by approximately Rs 3300 crore this fiscal year. According to a reply to a Right to Information (RTI) application filed by the Advocate Godfrey Pimenta, in the fiscal year 2023-2024, the civic body&rsquo;s fixed deposits declined from Rs 82737.15 crore to Rs 79498.59 crore, a difference of Rs 3238.56 crore. This drop is not a one-off event, as the civic body&rsquo;s FDs dropped by Rs 4000 crore in the fiscal year 2022-2023. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-civic-bodys-fds-dip-by-rs-3238-crore-in-one-fiscal-year-23595313">Read more.</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai civic body's FDs dip by Rs 3,238 crore in one fiscal year
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation&rsquo;s (BMC) fixed deposits (FDs) dropped by approximately Rs 3300 crore this fiscal year. According to a reply to a Right to Information (RTI) application filed by the Advocate Godfrey Pimenta, in the fiscal year 2023-2024, the civic body&rsquo;s fixed deposits declined from Rs 82737.15 crore to Rs 79498.59 crore, a difference of Rs 3238.56 crore. This drop is not a one-off event, as the civic body&rsquo;s FDs dropped by Rs 4000 crore in the fiscal year 2022-2023. Read more.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Shivaji Park Gymkhana&rsquo;s sporty revival celebrated despite monsoon drizzle
The newly renovated Shivaji Park Gymkhana (SPG) opened to much fanfare and big names among the attendees on Monday morning, where rain could not dampen the sporty spirit and proud local Dadar dudes vibe. Kirti Parade Surve catches the mood at the SPG. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-shivaji-park-gymkhana-s-sporty-revival-celebrated-despite-monsoon-drizzle-23595314">Read more.</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Shivaji Park Gymkhana&rsquo;s sporty revival celebrated despite monsoon drizzle
The newly renovated Shivaji Park Gymkhana (SPG) opened to much fanfare and big names among the attendees on Monday morning, where rain could not dampen the sporty spirit and proud local Dadar dudes vibe. Kirti Parade Surve catches the mood at the SPG. Read more.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Interior decorator in Thane duped of Rs 97 lakh in loan fraud
Police have registered a case against four persons for allegedly cheating an interior decorator here of Rs 97.75 lakh under the pretext of arranging a business loan through CSR funds, officials said on Tuesday. The accused lured the 45-year-old victim, living in the Badlapur area of Maharashtra's Thane district, by promising him a business loan of Rs 2.75 crore from funds under the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR).

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Interior decorator in Thane duped of Rs 97 lakh in loan fraud
Police have registered a case against four persons for allegedly cheating an interior decorator here of Rs 97.75 lakh under the pretext of arranging a business loan through CSR funds, officials said on Tuesday. The accused lured the 45-year-old victim, living in the Badlapur area of Maharashtra's Thane district, by promising him a business loan of Rs 2.75 crore from funds under the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR).

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai foundry murder: 65-year-old businessman murdered; son, partner among arrested
A 65-year-old foundry businessman Mohd Ayub Sayyed was brutally killed inside his office at the Government Industrial Estate in Charkop on Sunday morning. Police have arrested three individuals &mdash; including the victim&rsquo;s younger son, his business partner, and one of the hired killers &mdash; while a second assailant remains on the run. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-foundry-murder-65-year-old-businessman-murdered-son-partner-among-arrested-23595315">Read more.</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai foundry murder: 65-year-old businessman murdered; son, partner among arrested
A 65-year-old foundry businessman Mohd Ayub Sayyed was brutally killed inside his office at the Government Industrial Estate in Charkop on Sunday morning. Police have arrested three individuals &mdash; including the victim&rsquo;s younger son, his business partner, and one of the hired killers &mdash; while a second assailant remains on the run. Read more.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Thane building's window sunshade falls; no casualty
A portion of the window sunshade collapsed at a more than four-decade-old building in Maharashtra's Thane city, officials said on Tuesday. No one was injured in the incident reported at 11.18 pm on Monday at the three-storey Shivatirth Apartment in Naupada area, Thane disaster management cell chief Yasin Tadvi said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Thane building's window sunshade falls; no casualty
A portion of the window sunshade collapsed at a more than four-decade-old building in Maharashtra's Thane city, officials said on Tuesday. No one was injured in the incident reported at 11.18 pm on Monday at the three-storey Shivatirth Apartment in Naupada area, Thane disaster management cell chief Yasin Tadvi said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Navratri 2025: Rain or shine, Borivli&rsquo;s festive beats won&rsquo;t stop
The Navratri festival has begun, and many organisers are worried about the rain forecast in Mumbai. With heavy showers predicted for the entire week, some have built domes, others have put up roofs, while open-ground garba organisers have laid anti-slip carpets to prevent mishaps. This year, five major garba events are being held in Borivli West. Despite the forecast, organisers told mid-day that the celebrations will go on, rain or not. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/navratri-2025-rain-or-shine-borivli-s-festive-beats-wont-stop-23595316">Read more.</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Navratri 2025: Rain or shine, Borivli&rsquo;s festive beats won&rsquo;t stop
The Navratri festival has begun, and many organisers are worried about the rain forecast in Mumbai. With heavy showers predicted for the entire week, some have built domes, others have put up roofs, while open-ground garba organisers have laid anti-slip carpets to prevent mishaps. This year, five major garba events are being held in Borivli West. Despite the forecast, organisers told mid-day that the celebrations will go on, rain or not. Read more.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai: Borivli brothers booked for Rs 14 lakh crypto investment scam
The Borivli police have booked a man, his brother, and their accomplices for allegedly duping multiple people of over R14 lakh under the pretext of investing in a cryptocurrency scheme. The complaint was filed by a 46-year-old businessman from Borivli West against the main accused, Pawan Kishin Gehi, his brother Jitendra Kishin Gehi, and their partners. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-borivli-brothers-booked-for-rs-14-lakh-crypto-investment-scam-23595318">Read more.</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai: Borivli brothers booked for Rs 14 lakh crypto investment scam
The Borivli police have booked a man, his brother, and their accomplices for allegedly duping multiple people of over R14 lakh under the pretext of investing in a cryptocurrency scheme. The complaint was filed by a 46-year-old businessman from Borivli West against the main accused, Pawan Kishin Gehi, his brother Jitendra Kishin Gehi, and their partners. Read more.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai: Helmet saves youth after pothole fall under cement truck
A 21-year-old law student, Mohamad Sahal Payak, had a brush with death after his bike skidded due to a pothole on the Western Express Highway&rsquo;s Andheri flyover around 4 pm on Sunday. While Pahak&rsquo;s helmet ended up getting crushed by a cement mixer truck, the youth sustained head and hand injuries and is receiving treatment at Nanavati Hospital in Vile Parle. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-helmet-saves-youth-after-pothole-fall-under-cement-truck-23595319">Read more.</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai: Helmet saves youth after pothole fall under cement truck
A 21-year-old law student, Mohamad Sahal Payak, had a brush with death after his bike skidded due to a pothole on the Western Express Highway&rsquo;s Andheri flyover around 4 pm on Sunday. While Pahak&rsquo;s helmet ended up getting crushed by a cement mixer truck, the youth sustained head and hand injuries and is receiving treatment at Nanavati Hospital in Vile Parle. Read more.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai: Online fraud wipes out Worli father's medical funds for daughter's rare illness
For Krishna Parab, who earns Rs 12,000 a month as a housekeeping staff member at a private firm, every rupee counts. For 15 years, he has taken odd jobs alongside his regular work to keep his daughter, Sejal, alive. Now 18, she has been battling post-encephalitis sequelae &mdash; a rare condition that left her neurologically impaired since 2010. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-online-fraud-wipes-out-worli-fathers-medical-funds-for-daughters-rare-illness-23595317">Read more.</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai: Online fraud wipes out Worli father's medical funds for daughter's rare illness
For Krishna Parab, who earns Rs 12,000 a month as a housekeeping staff member at a private firm, every rupee counts. For 15 years, he has taken odd jobs alongside his regular work to keep his daughter, Sejal, alive. Now 18, she has been battling post-encephalitis sequelae &mdash; a rare condition that left her neurologically impaired since 2010. Read more.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: 65-year-old businessman murdered; son, partner among arrested 
A 65-year-old foundry owner, Mohd Ayub Sayyed, was murdered in his Charkop office. Police arrested his son, business partner, and a hired killer; one accused absconded.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: 65-year-old businessman murdered; son, partner among arrested
A 65-year-old foundry owner, Mohd Ayub Sayyed, was murdered in his Charkop office. Police arrested his son, business partner, and a hired killer; one accused absconded.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Money laundering offence clearly made out, rules special judge 
Special judge for criminal cases involving MPs/MLAs Satyanarayan Navander, in a September 20 order, ruled that prima facie the offence of money laundering has been clearly made out. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Money laundering offence clearly made out, rules special judge
Special judge for criminal cases involving MPs/MLAs Satyanarayan Navander, in a September 20 order, ruled that prima facie the offence of money laundering has been clearly made out. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates Sanjay Raut named accused in Patra Chawl scam case 
Shiv Sena (UBT) Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Raut is also an accused in the case and therefore a special court for lawmakers is hearing the matter regarding the Patra Chawl scam (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates Sanjay Raut named accused in Patra Chawl scam case
Shiv Sena (UBT) Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Raut is also an accused in the case and therefore a special court for lawmakers is hearing the matter regarding the Patra Chawl scam (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates | Patra Chawl scam: Court issues summonses to Mumbai realty firm via partner, another accused 
A special court in Mumbai has issued summonses to Prathamesh Developers through its partner businessman Pravin Raut and another accused in a money laundering case linked to the Patra Chawl scam, noting they were involved in siphoning off the proceeds of crime. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates | Patra Chawl scam: Court issues summonses to Mumbai realty firm via partner, another accused
A special court in Mumbai has issued summonses to Prathamesh Developers through its partner businessman Pravin Raut and another accused in a money laundering case linked to the Patra Chawl scam, noting they were involved in siphoning off the proceeds of crime. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: The Congress on Tuesday demanded that the Maharashtra government declare a wet drought in view of heavy rains and compensate affected farmers with Rs 50,000 per hectare. We are closing the LIVE blog now

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: State Congress president Harshwardhan Sapkal also appealed to the government to provide immediate relief without wasting time

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