Mumbai News LIVE Updates: IMD warns of flooding&nbsp; amid red alert for heavy rainfall
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Mumbai News LIVE Updates: IMD warns of flooding&nbsp; amid red alert for heavy rainfall



Intense rainfall may lead to urban flooding in Mumbai, Thane, Palghar, Raigad, Ratnagiri and Sindhudurg districts, it warned. The IMD has already issued a 'red alert' for Mumbai and adjoining districts on Sunday, forecasting extremely heavy rainfall.




Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Heavy rainfall warning issued for Maharashtra till Sep 30 The Maharashtra government has issued an advisory urging people to remain cautious amid a forecast of heavy to very heavy rainfall across several parts of the state till September 30. The state emergency operations centre, citing predictions by the India Meteorological Department (IMD), said on Saturday that widespread rain is expected across many districts during this period. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Heavy rainfall warning issued for Maharashtra till Sep 30The Maharashtra government has issued an advisory urging people to remain cautious amid a forecast of heavy to very heavy rainfall across several parts of the state till September 30. The state emergency operations centre, citing predictions by the India Meteorological Department (IMD), said on Saturday that widespread rain is expected across many districts during this period. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Dhangar community holds 3.5 per cent reservation under NT-C category in OBC quota
The Dhangar community, traditionally shepherds and cattle-rearers, currently enjoys 3.5 per cent reservation under the Nomadic Tribes (NT-C) category under the OBC quota.&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Dhangar community holds 3.5 per cent reservation under NT-C category in OBC quota
The Dhangar community, traditionally shepherds and cattle-rearers, currently enjoys 3.5 per cent reservation under the Nomadic Tribes (NT-C) category under the OBC quota.&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: CM Fadnavis says state cannot issue GR, Borhade seeks NT-C quota shift to ST category
When Borhade demanded a government resolution (GR), Fadnavis replied that the state had no power to issue a GR on the matter. Borhade expressed concern that the process would take too long, and suggested that the existing NT-C quota for Dhangars be shifted into the ST category without affecting the rights of Adivasi communities.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: CM Fadnavis says state cannot issue GR, Borhade seeks NT-C quota shift to ST category
When Borhade demanded a government resolution (GR), Fadnavis replied that the state had no power to issue a GR on the matter. Borhade expressed concern that the process would take too long, and suggested that the existing NT-C quota for Dhangars be shifted into the ST category without affecting the rights of Adivasi communities.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: CM Fadnavis invites activist for talks
He also said that the government would take the tribal community in confidence as it fears that its quota might get affected in the process. "Fasts and protests will not resolve this issue. It has to be settled through talks," the chief minister said, inviting Borhade to Mumbai for discussions.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: CM Fadnavis invites activist for talks
He also said that the government would take the tribal community in confidence as it fears that its quota might get affected in the process. "Fasts and protests will not resolve this issue. It has to be settled through talks," the chief minister said, inviting Borhade to Mumbai for discussions.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: CM Fadnavis says only Centre can grant recognition
"This is a constitutional matter, and different from the Maratha reservation issue. Only the Centre has the right to grant ST status," the CM told the activist during the telephonic conversation, pointing out that the Bombay High Court, in February 2024, had rejected petitions making the same demand. The state government would submit a proposal and hold talks with the Centre, Fadnavis assured.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: CM Fadnavis says only Centre can grant recognition
"This is a constitutional matter, and different from the Maratha reservation issue. Only the Centre has the right to grant ST status," the CM told the activist during the telephonic conversation, pointing out that the Bombay High Court, in February 2024, had rejected petitions making the same demand. The state government would submit a proposal and hold talks with the Centre, Fadnavis assured.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Activist to decide on continuing fast after government assurance
The activist, on an indefinite fast for the past 11 days demanding the ST status for his community, said he would decide on whether to continue the fast on Sunday after receiving a written assurance from the government. Jalna guardian minister Pankaja Munde and her cabinet colleague Girish Mahajan along with MLAs Arjun Khotkar, Babanrao Lonikar, Narayan Kuche, Ramrao Wadkute, Santosh Danve and District Collector Ashima Mittal met Borhade at the protest site.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Activist to decide on continuing fast after government assurance
The activist, on an indefinite fast for the past 11 days demanding the ST status for his community, said he would decide on whether to continue the fast on Sunday after receiving a written assurance from the government. Jalna guardian minister Pankaja Munde and her cabinet colleague Girish Mahajan along with MLAs Arjun Khotkar, Babanrao Lonikar, Narayan Kuche, Ramrao Wadkute, Santosh Danve and District Collector Ashima Mittal met Borhade at the protest site.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Grant of ST status to Dhangar community not within state's powers, CM Fadnavis tells activist Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Saturday told activist Deepak Borhade, who is on a hunger strike here, that the power to grant Scheduled Tribe (ST) status to the Dhangar community lies solely with the Centre. The state government will hold talks with the Centre and send a proposal, he told Borhade over phone.&nbsp; (PTI)&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Grant of ST status to Dhangar community not within state's powers, CM Fadnavis tells activistMaharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Saturday told activist Deepak Borhade, who is on a hunger strike here, that the power to grant Scheduled Tribe (ST) status to the Dhangar community lies solely with the Centre. The state government will hold talks with the Centre and send a proposal, he told Borhade over phone.&nbsp;(PTI)&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;Kapil Sharma&rsquo;s Kap&rsquo;s Cafe in Surrey targeted in second firing incident within a month
Earlier, Comedian and actor Kapil Sharma's Kap's Cafe in Surrey, Canada, was targeted in a second firing incident within a month on Thursday, raising concerns among locals and fans alike. Multiple shots were fired at the cafe, located at 85 Avenue and Scott Road. (ANI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;Kapil Sharma&rsquo;s Kap&rsquo;s Cafe in Surrey targeted in second firing incident within a month
Earlier, Comedian and actor Kapil Sharma's Kap's Cafe in Surrey, Canada, was targeted in a second firing incident within a month on Thursday, raising concerns among locals and fans alike. Multiple shots were fired at the cafe, located at 85 Avenue and Scott Road. (ANI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Accused invoked gangster names, say police
According to police sources, the accused invoked the names of notorious gangsters Rohit Godara and Goldy Brar while issuing the threat, prompting the authorities to treat the case with utmost seriousness. The motive behind the extortion and threats is still under investigation as the Crime Branch continues its inquiry.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Accused invoked gangster names, say police
According to police sources, the accused invoked the names of notorious gangsters Rohit Godara and Goldy Brar while issuing the threat, prompting the authorities to treat the case with utmost seriousness. The motive behind the extortion and threats is still under investigation as the Crime Branch continues its inquiry.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Crime Branch arrests West Bengal man over Rs 1-crore extortion threat to Kapil Sharma
Following the threat, Kapil's team immediately informed the Mumbai Police, which registered a case and began an investigation. During the probe, the Mumbai Crime Branch traced the calls and arrested Chaudhary from West Bengal. He was then brought to Mumbai and produced before a court, which remanded him to police custody till September 30 for further interrogation. (ANI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Crime Branch arrests West Bengal man over Rs 1-crore extortion threat to Kapil Sharma
Following the threat, Kapil's team immediately informed the Mumbai Police, which registered a case and began an investigation. During the probe, the Mumbai Crime Branch traced the calls and arrested Chaudhary from West Bengal. He was then brought to Mumbai and produced before a court, which remanded him to police custody till September 30 for further interrogation. (ANI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Police arrest man for Rs 1 crore extortion threats to Kapil Sharma The Mumbai Police Crime Branch has arrested a man from West Bengal for allegedly threatening Bollywood actor and comedian Kapil Sharma and demanding Rs 1 crore in extortion, officials said. The accused, identified as Dilip Chaudhary, allegedly called one of Sharma's close associates between September 22 and 23 and demanded the money, warning that the comedian would be killed if the demand was not met. (ANI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Police arrest man for Rs 1 crore extortion threats to Kapil SharmaThe Mumbai Police Crime Branch has arrested a man from West Bengal for allegedly threatening Bollywood actor and comedian Kapil Sharma and demanding Rs 1 crore in extortion, officials said. The accused, identified as Dilip Chaudhary, allegedly called one of Sharma's close associates between September 22 and 23 and demanded the money, warning that the comedian would be killed if the demand was not met. (ANI)

Mumbai Live NEWS Update : Four labourers rescued from barrage in latur after eight hours stranded
In Ahmedpur taluka, <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/news/india-news/article/maharashtra-rains-educational-institutes-in-nanded-and-latur-to-remain-closed-on-saturday-23595986?authordetail-breakingnews" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Latur</a>, four labourers were stranded on a barrage on Saturday following a sudden rise in water level due to heavy rains. Rescue teams safely brought them back after nearly eight hours.

Mumbai Live NEWS Update : Four labourers rescued from barrage in latur after eight hours stranded
In Ahmedpur taluka, Latur, four labourers were stranded on a barrage on Saturday following a sudden rise in water level due to heavy rains. Rescue teams safely brought them back after nearly eight hours.

Mumbai Live News Update : Maharashtra forms special task force to fight malaria, dengue, and chikungunya
Chief Minister<a href="https://www.mid-day.com/amp/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/maharashtra-cm-devendra-fadnavis-inaugurates-new-building-of-sanpada-police-station-in-navi-mumbai-23595921" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"> Devendra Fadnavis</a> has announced the formation of a special task force aimed at controlling the spread of vector-borne illnesses such as malaria, dengue, and chikungunya.&nbsp;

Mumbai Live News Update : Maharashtra forms special task force to fight malaria, dengue, and chikungunya
Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has announced the formation of a special task force aimed at controlling the spread of vector-borne illnesses such as malaria, dengue, and chikungunya.&nbsp;

Mumbai Live NEWS Update : Railway police arrest two for stealing valuables at Thane stations
Police have arrested two members of a gang involved in stealing valuables from passengers at railway stations in <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-crime-news/article/mumbai-police-arrest-two-people-in-borivali-theft-case-recover-valuables-worth-rs-75000-23595608" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Thane district </a>and neighbouring Mumbai.

Mumbai Live NEWS Update : Railway police arrest two for stealing valuables at Thane stations
Police have arrested two members of a gang involved in stealing valuables from passengers at railway stations in Thane district and neighbouring Mumbai.

Mumbai Live NEWS Update : Motorcycle falls into Navi Mumbai creek; one rider missing
A motorcycle carrying two men plunged into a creek in <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/navi-mumbai-driver-kills-dharavi-dancer-injures-9-in-kharghar-crash-23584281" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Navi Mumbai</a> in the early hours of Saturday, with one of the riders still missing.

Mumbai Live NEWS Update : Motorcycle falls into Navi Mumbai creek; one rider missing
A motorcycle carrying two men plunged into a creek in Navi Mumbai in the early hours of Saturday, with one of the riders still missing.

Mumbai Live NEWS Update : Opposition demands higher relief for flood-hit farmers in Maharashtra
Maharashtra Congress chief Harshwardhan Sapkal called the announced relief &ldquo;pittance,&rdquo; while Shiv Sena (UBT) chief<a href="https://www.mid-day.com/amp/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/raj-thackeray-uddhav-reuniting-only-for-family-politics-not-for-maharashtra-shrikant-shinde-23595937" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"> Uddhav Thackeray </a>demanded Rs 50,000 per hectare for farmers affected by heavy rains and floods.

Mumbai Live NEWS Update : Opposition demands higher relief for flood-hit farmers in Maharashtra
Maharashtra Congress chief Harshwardhan Sapkal called the announced relief &ldquo;pittance,&rdquo; while Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray demanded Rs 50,000 per hectare for farmers affected by heavy rains and floods.

Mumbai Live NEWS Update : Maharashtra Government pledges timely relief to flood-hit farmers
Deputy CM <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/amp/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/eknath-shinde-announces-comprehensive-development-plan-for-thane-district-23596067" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Eknath Shinde</a> said the government is providing funds for rebuilding houses, livestock, damaged crops, and loss of lives. He added that farmers will receive the compensation before Diwali. Shinde urged critics to witness the situation on the ground rather than indulge in politics.
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Mumbai Live NEWS Update : Maharashtra Government pledges timely relief to flood-hit farmers
Deputy CM Eknath Shinde said the government is providing funds for rebuilding houses, livestock, damaged crops, and loss of lives. He added that farmers will receive the compensation before Diwali. Shinde urged critics to witness the situation on the ground rather than indulge in politics.
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Mumbai Live NEWS Update: CM Fadnavis meets PM Modi, seeks support for rain-hit Maharashtra
Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has also met Prime Minister <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/amp/news/india-news/article/-pm-modi-to-unveil-telecom-projects-worth-rs-37000-crore-in-odisha-23596080" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Narendra Modi</a> and apprised him of the situation in Maharashtra due to heavy rains

Mumbai Live NEWS Update: CM Fadnavis meets PM Modi, seeks support for rain-hit Maharashtra
Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has also met Prime Minister Narendra Modi and apprised him of the situation in Maharashtra due to heavy rains

Mumbai Live NEWS Update : Eknath Shinde assures farmers of relief, submits aid request to Amit Shah
Deputy CM Eknath Shinde said the Maharashtra government stands firmly with farmers hit by heavy rains. He confirmed that a letter seeking central aid has been submitted to Union Home Minister <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/amit-shah-on-mumbai-visit-indian-banks-must-scale-up-aim-for-global-top-10-says-home-minister-23595811?button=next" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Amit Shah</a>, expressing confidence in the Centre&rsquo;s support during the crisis.

Mumbai Live NEWS Update : Eknath Shinde assures farmers of relief, submits aid request to Amit Shah
Deputy CM Eknath Shinde said the Maharashtra government stands firmly with farmers hit by heavy rains. He confirmed that a letter seeking central aid has been submitted to Union Home Minister Amit Shah, expressing confidence in the Centre&rsquo;s support during the crisis.

Mumbai Live NEWS Update : Maharashtra Govt wants affected farmers to get relief amount before Diwali, says Shinde
The <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/amp/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/weather-updates-heavy-rains-forecast-in-maharashtra-govt-issues-advisory-23596058" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Maharashtra </a>government is disbursing funds for flood affected farmers and wants to ensure that relief money reaches all of them before Diwali, says Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde.

Mumbai Live NEWS Update : Maharashtra Govt wants affected farmers to get relief amount before Diwali, says Shinde
The Maharashtra government is disbursing funds for flood affected farmers and wants to ensure that relief money reaches all of them before Diwali, says Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde.

Mumbai Live NEWS Update : Mumbai customs busts international drug, currency haul worth ₹21.8 Crore
Customs officials at <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-airport-issues-passenger-advisory-amid-heavy-rains-23589962" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">CSMIA </a>seized 2.624 kg of hydroponic weed from a passenger arriving from Colombo and 18.4 kg from a traveller from Bangkok, valued at ₹2.62 crore and ₹18.4 crore respectively.

Mumbai Live NEWS Update : Mumbai customs busts international drug, currency haul worth ₹21.8 Crore
Customs officials at CSMIA seized 2.624 kg of hydroponic weed from a passenger arriving from Colombo and 18.4 kg from a traveller from Bangkok, valued at ₹2.62 crore and ₹18.4 crore respectively.

Mumbai Live NEWS Update : Mumbai customs seizes weed, gold and foreign currency worth ₹21.8 crore
Over four days, <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-rains-seven-reservoirs-supplying-city-water-reach-99-18-per-cent-amid-rainfall-23596052" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Mumbai</a> Customs at CSMIA seized hydroponic weed, gold, and foreign currency valued at over ₹21.8 crore. The seizures, conducted between September 21-24, followed actionable tip-offs, officials said.

Mumbai Live NEWS Update : Mumbai customs seizes weed, gold and foreign currency worth ₹21.8 crore
Over four days, Mumbai Customs at CSMIA seized hydroponic weed, gold, and foreign currency valued at over ₹21.8 crore. The seizures, conducted between September 21-24, followed actionable tip-offs, officials said.

Mumbai LIVE News Update : Mumbai Police recover guns, pistol and rifle in gorakhpur raids
Under DCP Sandeep Jadhav and ACP Hemant Sawant, Malad Police raided Gorakhpur, recovering three country-made guns, a foreign pistol, two magazines, 10 live cartridges, and a 12-bore <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/news/india-news/article/pm-modi--ak203-rifles-production-to-start-in-uttar-pradesh-boosting-make-in-india-defence-drive-23595747?button=next" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">rifle </a>with 10 rounds from Ravindra Pandey&rsquo;s vehicle. Investigations are ongoing.

Mumbai LIVE News Update : Mumbai Police recover guns, pistol and rifle in gorakhpur raids
Under DCP Sandeep Jadhav and ACP Hemant Sawant, Malad Police raided Gorakhpur, recovering three country-made guns, a foreign pistol, two magazines, 10 live cartridges, and a 12-bore rifle with 10 rounds from Ravindra Pandey&rsquo;s vehicle. Investigations are ongoing.

Mumbai Live NEWS Update: Mumbai Police bust inter-state arms smuggling gang, arrest two
The <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-crime-news/article/mumbai-malad-police-probe-alleged-witchcraft-attempt-to-scare-elderly-woman-23595702" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Malad Police</a> in Mumbai have launched a crackdown on inter-state arms smuggling gangs and arrested two men in connection with the case.

Mumbai Live NEWS Update: Mumbai Police bust inter-state arms smuggling gang, arrest two
The Malad Police in Mumbai have launched a crackdown on inter-state arms smuggling gangs and arrested two men in connection with the case.

Mumbai Live NEWS Updates : Thane district unveils major development initiatives for 2025-26
The <a href="Thane" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Thane </a>district planning meeting highlighted several initiatives, including development of 39 tourist spots, launch of the "Explore Thane" tourism app, rooftop solar projects for government offices, expansion of taluka sports complexes, Rs 80-crore Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Shaktipeeth and Maradepada projects, scaling natural farming beyond 7,000 hectares, raising Chikhali Dam, ensuring Ulhasnagar water supply via Ulhas River, and Kalu Dam-linked rehabilitation projects.

Mumbai Live NEWS Updates : Thane district unveils major development initiatives for 2025-26
The Thane district planning meeting highlighted several initiatives, including development of 39 tourist spots, launch of the "Explore Thane" tourism app, rooftop solar projects for government offices, expansion of taluka sports complexes, Rs 80-crore Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Shaktipeeth and Maradepada projects, scaling natural farming beyond 7,000 hectares, raising Chikhali Dam, ensuring Ulhasnagar water supply via Ulhas River, and Kalu Dam-linked rehabilitation projects.

Mumbai Live NEWS Update: Thane officials directed to ensure full utilisation of development funds
During the district planning meeting, <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/amp/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/eknath-shinde-announces-comprehensive-development-plan-for-thane-district-23596067" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Eknath Shinde</a> noted that in 2024-25, nearly 100&#37 of the Rs 1,167.37 crore allocation was utilised. For 2025-26, only 23&#37 of the Rs 1,252.99 crore allocation has been spent as of August. He directed all agencies to ensure 100&#37 utilisation of funds this fiscal year.

Mumbai Live NEWS Update: Thane officials directed to ensure full utilisation of development funds
During the district planning meeting, Eknath Shinde noted that in 2024-25, nearly 100&#37 of the Rs 1,167.37 crore allocation was utilised. For 2025-26, only 23&#37 of the Rs 1,252.99 crore allocation has been spent as of August. He directed all agencies to ensure 100&#37 utilisation of funds this fiscal year.

Mumbai Live NEWS Update : Eknath Shinde reviews Thane&rsquo;s annual plan, MMRDA panel for traffic solutions announced
At a district planning committee meeting in Thane, Guardian Minister Eknath Shinde reviewed the implementation of the annual plan. Attended by State Transport Minister<a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-metro-lines-4-and-4a-to-ease-traffic-travel-time-between-mumbai-and-thane-says-maharashtra-transport-minister-pratap-sarnaik-23595116" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"> Pratap Sarnaik</a>, MPs, MLAs, MLCs, and municipal chiefs from the region, Shinde announced an expert MMRDA panel to study congestion and implement AI- and drone-based traffic management systems.

Mumbai Live NEWS Update : Eknath Shinde reviews Thane&rsquo;s annual plan, MMRDA panel for traffic solutions announced
At a district planning committee meeting in Thane, Guardian Minister Eknath Shinde reviewed the implementation of the annual plan. Attended by State Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik, MPs, MLAs, MLCs, and municipal chiefs from the region, Shinde announced an expert MMRDA panel to study congestion and implement AI- and drone-based traffic management systems.

Mumbai Live NEWS Updates : MMRDA to set up expert panel for AI-driven traffic solutions in Mumbai
During a district planning meeting, Guardian Minister <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/amp/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/eknath-shinde-announces-comprehensive-development-plan-for-thane-district-23596067" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Eknath Shinde </a>announced that MMRDA will form an expert committee to study traffic congestion across the Mumbai Metropolitan Region. Drone- and AI-based systems will be implemented to provide short, medium, and long-term relief for commuters.

Mumbai Live NEWS Updates : MMRDA to set up expert panel for AI-driven traffic solutions in Mumbai
During a district planning meeting, Guardian Minister Eknath Shinde announced that MMRDA will form an expert committee to study traffic congestion across the Mumbai Metropolitan Region. Drone- and AI-based systems will be implemented to provide short, medium, and long-term relief for commuters.

Mumbai Live NEWS Updates : Eknath Shinde announces comprehensive development plan for Thane district
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/a-jackal-doesnt-become-a-lion-by-wearing-its-skin-eknath-shinde-slams-pakistan-pm-over-unga-remarks-23596062" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Eknath Shinde</a> has announced a comprehensive development plan for Thane district to tackle traffic congestion, modernisation of health centres and flood relief, reported news agency

Mumbai Live NEWS Updates : Eknath Shinde announces comprehensive development plan for Thane district
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has announced a comprehensive development plan for Thane district to tackle traffic congestion, modernisation of health centres and flood relief, reported news agency

Mumbai Live NEWS Updates : Railway authorities raise alarm over recurring stone-pelting risks
Authorities warn that stone-pelting endangers passengers. GRP <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/woman-her-8-year-old-son-killed-after-best-bus-runs-over-them-in-mumbais-wadala-23590019" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Vadala </a>is coordinating to register a case and identify the culprits, following the recent incident near Reay Road.

Mumbai Live NEWS Updates : Railway authorities raise alarm over recurring stone-pelting risks
Authorities warn that stone-pelting endangers passengers. GRP Vadala is coordinating to register a case and identify the culprits, following the recent incident near Reay Road.

Mumbai Live NEWS Update : Stone-pelting incident near Reay Road leaves woman injured, train undamaged
Local residents were questioned but none saw anyone throwing stones. The passenger, Shivani, sustained a head injury, while train guard Dashrath Aryan confirmed the train itself was unharmed. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/western-railway-rpf-and-grp-nabs-accused-for-misbehaving-with-woman-clerk-at-mira-road-station-23593673" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">GRP </a>continues the investigation.

Mumbai Live NEWS Update : Stone-pelting incident near Reay Road leaves woman injured, train undamaged
Local residents were questioned but none saw anyone throwing stones. The passenger, Shivani, sustained a head injury, while train guard Dashrath Aryan confirmed the train itself was unharmed. GRP continues the investigation.

Mumbai Live NEWS Update : GRP investigates stone-pelting incident on local train near Reay Road
Following the attack on a passenger near Reay Road, IPF SN Singh, ASI M.M. Beg, and Constable Arvind Yadav rushed to the spot. ASC <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/photo/in-photos-bmc-installs-bollards-on-dadar-footpath-to-curb-bike-menace-107411/4" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Dadar </a>ordered a detailed inquiry, and Vadala police began tracing suspects. Railway staff inspected the area but found no suspicious individuals or settlements near the track.

Mumbai Live NEWS Update : GRP investigates stone-pelting incident on local train near Reay Road
Following the attack on a passenger near Reay Road, IPF SN Singh, ASI M.M. Beg, and Constable Arvind Yadav rushed to the spot. ASC Dadar ordered a detailed inquiry, and Vadala police began tracing suspects. Railway staff inspected the area but found no suspicious individuals or settlements near the track.

Mumbai Live News Update : Parel woman injured by stone thrown at local train near Reay Road
Shivani, a 28-year-old resident of Parel Village, was hit by a stone while traveling on local train GO 65 near Reay Road on Thursday evening. She received first aid at Cotton Green station before being shifted to KEM Hospital by the Government <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/amp/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/seven-new-stations-planned-for-virar-dahanu-road-stretch-23596023" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Railway </a>Police (GRP) for further treatment.

Mumbai Live News Update : Parel woman injured by stone thrown at local train near Reay Road
Shivani, a 28-year-old resident of Parel Village, was hit by a stone while traveling on local train GO 65 near Reay Road on Thursday evening. She received first aid at Cotton Green station before being shifted to KEM Hospital by the Government Railway Police (GRP) for further treatment.

Mumbai Live NEWS Updates : Woman injured by stone thrown at local train near Reay Road
A 28-year-old woman sustained a head injury when a stone was hurled at her while traveling on <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/amp/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-local-train-updates-western-railway-to-operate-jumbo-block-between-churchgate-and-mumbai-central-station-on-sunday-check-details-here-23595970" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">local train</a> GO 65 near Reay Road station on Thursday around 7:15 pm. The passenger was standing near the door of the ladies&rsquo; coach on the guard side at the time of the incident.

Mumbai Live NEWS Updates : Woman injured by stone thrown at local train near Reay Road
A 28-year-old woman sustained a head injury when a stone was hurled at her while traveling on local train GO 65 near Reay Road station on Thursday around 7:15 pm. The passenger was standing near the door of the ladies&rsquo; coach on the guard side at the time of the incident.

Mumbai Live News Updates :&nbsp;Heavy Rains in Dharashiv, NDRF deployed in Bhum and Paranda for rescue ops
Amid continuous rainfall, Dharashiv authorities have closed several roads as a safety measure. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/amp/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/maharashtra-floods-state-govt-submits-memorandum-to-home-minister-over-farmers-losses-from-heavy-rain-seeks-ndrf-aid-23595899" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">NDRF </a>teams are deployed in Bhum and Paranda talukas to carry out rescue and relief operations, ensuring timely assistance to affected residents.
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Mumbai Live News Updates :&nbsp;Heavy Rains in Dharashiv, NDRF deployed in Bhum and Paranda for rescue ops
Amid continuous rainfall, Dharashiv authorities have closed several roads as a safety measure. NDRF teams are deployed in Bhum and Paranda talukas to carry out rescue and relief operations, ensuring timely assistance to affected residents.
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Mumbai Live NEWS Updates : Overnight downpour floods Latur, collector warns of Manjara River overflow
<a href="https://www.mid-day.com/news/india-news/article/maharashtra-rains-educational-institutes-in-nanded-and-latur-to-remain-closed-on-saturday-23595986?authordetail-breakingnews" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Latur </a>district witnessed heavy overnight rains, flooding low-lying areas, roads, and bridges. Collector Varsha Thakur Ghuge said water-logged routes have been shut as the Manjara River flows above capacity, raising fears of water entering nearby farmlands. Rescue teams are shifting stranded villagers to safety.

Mumbai Live NEWS Updates : Overnight downpour floods Latur, collector warns of Manjara River overflow
Latur district witnessed heavy overnight rains, flooding low-lying areas, roads, and bridges. Collector Varsha Thakur Ghuge said water-logged routes have been shut as the Manjara River flows above capacity, raising fears of water entering nearby farmlands. Rescue teams are shifting stranded villagers to safety.

Mumbai Live NEWS Update : Heavy rains maroon three villages in Hingoli district
Incessant <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-rains-seven-reservoirs-supplying-city-water-reach-99-18-per-cent-amid-rainfall-23596052" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">rains </a>lashed Kalmnuri and Vasmat talukas of Hingoli, cutting off three villages. Chaundhi Bahiroba in Vasmat, along with Bibthar and Kondhur Digras in Kalmnuri, were marooned following heavy downpour, disrupting connectivity and adding to flood concerns in the region.

Mumbai Live NEWS Update : Heavy rains maroon three villages in Hingoli district
Incessant rains lashed Kalmnuri and Vasmat talukas of Hingoli, cutting off three villages. Chaundhi Bahiroba in Vasmat, along with Bibthar and Kondhur Digras in Kalmnuri, were marooned following heavy downpour, disrupting connectivity and adding to flood concerns in the region.

Mumbai Live NEWS Updates : Marathwada records heavy rainfall; Gangakhed logs 143 mm in 24 hours
Several districts of Marathwada, including Beed, Latur, <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/maharashtra-rains-hundreds-rescued-from-beed-dharashiv-and-other-adjoining-areas-after-heavy-rains-lash-parts-of-state-23595456?button=next" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Dharashiv</a>, Nanded, Parbhani, and Hingoli, received more than 65 mm rainfall in 24 hours ending at 8 am. Gangakhed in Parbhani district reported the highest with 143 mm in a single day, causing concern over crop and property damage.

Mumbai Live NEWS Updates : Marathwada records heavy rainfall; Gangakhed logs 143 mm in 24 hours
Several districts of Marathwada, including Beed, Latur, Dharashiv, Nanded, Parbhani, and Hingoli, received more than 65 mm rainfall in 24 hours ending at 8 am. Gangakhed in Parbhani district reported the highest with 143 mm in a single day, causing concern over crop and property damage.

Mumbai Live NEWS Updates : Heavy rains batter Marathwada; villages cut off, roads flooded
Incessant rains pounded several parts of Marathwada in <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/maharashtra-floods-congress-to-launch-protest-on-october-3-govt-relief-package-pittance-says-harshwardhan-sapkal-23595985" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Maharashtra </a>on Saturday, cutting off villages and inundating low-lying roads and bridges in the traditionally drought-prone region

Mumbai Live NEWS Updates : Heavy rains batter Marathwada; villages cut off, roads flooded
Incessant rains pounded several parts of Marathwada in Maharashtra on Saturday, cutting off villages and inundating low-lying roads and bridges in the traditionally drought-prone region

Mumbai Live News Updates : As per the BMC's latest <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/seven-new-stations-planned-for-virar-dahanu-road-stretch-23596023" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Mumbai </a>rains data on Saturday (September 27), the collective water stock in these reservoirs is 14,34,790 million litres, which amounts to 99.13 per cent of their total capacity.&nbsp;

Mumbai Live News Updates : As per the BMC's latest Mumbai rains data on Saturday (September 27), the collective water stock in these reservoirs is 14,34,790 million litres, which amounts to 99.13 per cent of their total capacity.&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: IMD predicts heavy showers in Mumbai, suburbs; orange alert issued
With an orange alert in place, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicted heavy rainfall in Mumbai and suburbs on Saturday, officials said. The IMD, in its forecast at 8 am, valid for 24 hours, said that Mumbai will witness "cloudy sky with heavy rain" in the city and suburbs, with the possibility of very heavy rainfall at isolated places. The weather department on Friday issued an orange alert for the metropolis, predicting heavy to very rainfall at isolated places for the next three days.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: IMD predicts heavy showers in Mumbai, suburbs; orange alert issued
With an orange alert in place, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicted heavy rainfall in Mumbai and suburbs on Saturday, officials said. The IMD, in its forecast at 8 am, valid for 24 hours, said that Mumbai will witness "cloudy sky with heavy rain" in the city and suburbs, with the possibility of very heavy rainfall at isolated places. The weather department on Friday issued an orange alert for the metropolis, predicting heavy to very rainfall at isolated places for the next three days.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai: Police complaint against art gallery over &lsquo;objectionable&rsquo; paintings
A Mumbai-based lawyer has lodged a complaint against Gallery Maskara in Colaba, alleging that the art space displayed obscene and derogatory paintings of Hindu deities along with sexually explicit images of men and women, hurting religious sentiments. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-police-complaint-against-art-gallery-over-objectionable-paintings-23596025">Read more.</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai: Police complaint against art gallery over &lsquo;objectionable&rsquo; paintings
A Mumbai-based lawyer has lodged a complaint against Gallery Maskara in Colaba, alleging that the art space displayed obscene and derogatory paintings of Hindu deities along with sexually explicit images of men and women, hurting religious sentiments. Read more.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai: BMC&rsquo;s new shafts take stink out of sewers
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has launched a pilot project across Mumbai to replace old, dilapidated sewer vent shafts with new technology designed to control odour caused by methane build-up in underground drains. Earlier, vent shafts were built taller than the two- or three-storey buildings of old Mumbai so that the released gas would not affect residents. However, with the city now dotted with high-rises, these structures often fail to keep the stench away, a senior civic official explained. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-bmcs-new-shafts-take-stink-out-of-sewers-23596024">Read more.</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai: BMC&rsquo;s new shafts take stink out of sewers
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has launched a pilot project across Mumbai to replace old, dilapidated sewer vent shafts with new technology designed to control odour caused by methane build-up in underground drains. Earlier, vent shafts were built taller than the two- or three-storey buildings of old Mumbai so that the released gas would not affect residents. However, with the city now dotted with high-rises, these structures often fail to keep the stench away, a senior civic official explained. Read more.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Seven new stations planned for Virar-Dahanu Road stretch
Seven new suburban railway stations are being planned in conjunction with the quadrupling of lines on the 64-km Virar-Dahanu Road section of Western Railway (WR), marking the first time so many stations will be added to the city&rsquo;s railway network under a single project. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/seven-new-stations-planned-for-virar-dahanu-road-stretch-23596023">Read more.</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Seven new stations planned for Virar-Dahanu Road stretch
Seven new suburban railway stations are being planned in conjunction with the quadrupling of lines on the 64-km Virar-Dahanu Road section of Western Railway (WR), marking the first time so many stations will be added to the city&rsquo;s railway network under a single project. Read more.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai: BMC quickly refits lid over depression on Bandra&rsquo;s St John Baptist Road
In the wake of a mid-day report highlighting the frustration of Bandra residents after a metal lid placed by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) over a sunken section of St John Baptist Road was dislodged, civic workers welded the cover back in place late on Thursday night. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mid-day-exclusive-mumbai-bmc-quickly-refits-lid-over-depression-on-bandras-st-john-baptist-road-23596022">Read more.</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai: BMC quickly refits lid over depression on Bandra&rsquo;s St John Baptist Road
In the wake of a mid-day report highlighting the frustration of Bandra residents after a metal lid placed by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) over a sunken section of St John Baptist Road was dislodged, civic workers welded the cover back in place late on Thursday night. Read more.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai: Dust, noise, and no answers at Elphinstone bridge
The demolition of Elphinstone bridge, which began on September 12, has already thrown traffic into disarray. But amid the chaos, another crisis has surfaced &mdash; some of the 19 buildings around the bridge have now been served official notices from the Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority (MHADA), directing them to carry out urgent repairs. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-dust-noise-and-no-answers-at-elphinstone-bridge-23596021">Read more.</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai: Dust, noise, and no answers at Elphinstone bridge
The demolition of Elphinstone bridge, which began on September 12, has already thrown traffic into disarray. But amid the chaos, another crisis has surfaced &mdash; some of the 19 buildings around the bridge have now been served official notices from the Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority (MHADA), directing them to carry out urgent repairs. Read more.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai: After Ganeshotsav, 11,000 illegal banners removed
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has pulled down 11,563 illegal banners, posters, and advertisement boards from public places after the Ganesh festival, between September 7 and September 12. Of these, about 20 per cent were political banners and 70 per cent were religious in nature. Only 10 per cent were commercial advertisements. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-after-ganeshotsav-11000-illegal-banners-removed-23596020">Read more.</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai: After Ganeshotsav, 11,000 illegal banners removed
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has pulled down 11,563 illegal banners, posters, and advertisement boards from public places after the Ganesh festival, between September 7 and September 12. Of these, about 20 per cent were political banners and 70 per cent were religious in nature. Only 10 per cent were commercial advertisements. Read more.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Fadnavis meets PM, seeks help for rain-hit farmers; Oppn demands substantial aid, loan waiver
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Friday sought financial help from the Centre for flood and rain-hit farmers, while the Opposition pushed for a substantial relief package and loan waiver for the thousands of cultivators facing crop losses. Fadnavis met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi and urged him to help flood battered farmers who have faced losses due to heavy rains that lashed the state recently, especially in Marathwada, an arid region which has experienced unprecedented downpour. Seeking immediate relief for farmers, the Opposition Shiv Sena (UBT) and Congress have announced separate protests over the issue and insisted the government declare a "wet drought" in the state.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Fadnavis meets PM, seeks help for rain-hit farmers; Oppn demands substantial aid, loan waiver
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Friday sought financial help from the Centre for flood and rain-hit farmers, while the Opposition pushed for a substantial relief package and loan waiver for the thousands of cultivators facing crop losses. Fadnavis met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi and urged him to help flood battered farmers who have faced losses due to heavy rains that lashed the state recently, especially in Marathwada, an arid region which has experienced unprecedented downpour. Seeking immediate relief for farmers, the Opposition Shiv Sena (UBT) and Congress have announced separate protests over the issue and insisted the government declare a "wet drought" in the state.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Educational institutions shut on Sat in Nanded, Latur
Authorities in Nanded and Latur have declared holiday for all educational institutions on Saturday after an 'orange' alert was issued for heavy rains, an official said. The order to keep educational institutions closed was issued by Nanded Collector Rahul Kardile and Latur Collector Varsha Thakur-Ghuge, he said. "It applies to all anganwadis, government and private primary and secondary schools, Zilla Parishad and municipal schools, aided and unaided institutions, ashram schools, colleges, private coaching classes, and vocational training centres," the official informed.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Educational institutions shut on Sat in Nanded, Latur
Authorities in Nanded and Latur have declared holiday for all educational institutions on Saturday after an 'orange' alert was issued for heavy rains, an official said. The order to keep educational institutions closed was issued by Nanded Collector Rahul Kardile and Latur Collector Varsha Thakur-Ghuge, he said. "It applies to all anganwadis, government and private primary and secondary schools, Zilla Parishad and municipal schools, aided and unaided institutions, ashram schools, colleges, private coaching classes, and vocational training centres," the official informed.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Heavy rains forecast in Maharashtra; govt issues advisory
The Maharashtra government on Friday evening issued an advisory urging people to remain cautious following a forecast of heavy to very heavy rainfall across several parts of the state over the next three days. A release from the Revenue and Forest Department said that the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted heavy to extremely heavy rainfall in central Maharashtra, Konkan and Vidarbha between September 27 and 29. Orange and red alerts have been issued for certain districts, with instructions for precautionary and preparatory measures to be taken through the State Emergency Operations Centre (SEOC).

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Heavy rains forecast in Maharashtra; govt issues advisory
The Maharashtra government on Friday evening issued an advisory urging people to remain cautious following a forecast of heavy to very heavy rainfall across several parts of the state over the next three days. A release from the Revenue and Forest Department said that the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted heavy to extremely heavy rainfall in central Maharashtra, Konkan and Vidarbha between September 27 and 29. Orange and red alerts have been issued for certain districts, with instructions for precautionary and preparatory measures to be taken through the State Emergency Operations Centre (SEOC).

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Overnight rain lashes Mumbai, IMD issues orange alert for city and suburbs
Mumbai and its suburbs witnessed overnight rainfall, prompting the India Meteorological Department (IMD) to issue an orange alert. The forecast warns of heavy to very heavy showers at isolated locations across the city and surrounding areas.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Overnight rain lashes Mumbai, IMD issues orange alert for city and suburbs
Mumbai and its suburbs witnessed overnight rainfall, prompting the India Meteorological Department (IMD) to issue an orange alert. The forecast warns of heavy to very heavy showers at isolated locations across the city and surrounding areas.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: The Maharashtra government has issued an advisory urging people to remain cautious amid a forecast of heavy to very heavy rainfall across several parts of the state till September 30. We are closing the LIVE blog now

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