Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Vidhie Mukerjea submits affidavit, concludes three-day deposition in high-profile murder case
As per the affidavit, she resides in Spain and visits Mumbai to be with her family during holidays. She has been deposing as a witness in the murder case for the past three days, and submitted her affidavit on Thursday before a special CBI court. Her deposition has concluded.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Vidhie Mukerjea submits affidavit, concludes three-day deposition in high-profile murder case
As per the affidavit, she resides in Spain and visits Mumbai to be with her family during holidays. She has been deposing as a witness in the murder case for the past three days, and submitted her affidavit on Thursday before a special CBI court. Her deposition has concluded.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Vidhie Mukerjea prepares affidavit in high-profile Sheena Bora case
The 28-year-old is a daughter of former media executive Indrani Mukerjea and her ex-husband Sanjeev Khanna, both accused in the decade-long sensational murder case. Victim Bora was also a daughter of Indrani Mukerjea from an earlier relationship. Vidhie Mukerjea said she had prepared the affidavit in 2022 for submission in case she was "physically unavailable for deposition before the court".

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Vidhie Mukerjea prepares affidavit in high-profile Sheena Bora case
The 28-year-old is a daughter of former media executive Indrani Mukerjea and her ex-husband Sanjeev Khanna, both accused in the decade-long sensational murder case. Victim Bora was also a daughter of Indrani Mukerjea from an earlier relationship. Vidhie Mukerjea said she had prepared the affidavit in 2022 for submission in case she was "physically unavailable for deposition before the court".

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: After claiming forgery, witness Vidhie now says CBI indeed recorded her statement in Sheena Bora case Vidhie Mukerjea, a key prosecution witness in the Sheena Bora murder case, claimed in an affidavit submitted in a Mumbai court on Thursday that the CBI had recorded her statement after the arrest of her mother and key accused Indrani in 2015, reversing her earlier stand. The claim was in complete contrast to her earlier assertion, made during deposition two days ago, wherein she denied recording any statement before probe agencies and said documents annexed as her statement in the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) chargesheet were "forged and fabricated". (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: After claiming forgery, witness Vidhie now says CBI indeed recorded her statement in Sheena Bora caseVidhie Mukerjea, a key prosecution witness in the Sheena Bora murder case, claimed in an affidavit submitted in a Mumbai court on Thursday that the CBI had recorded her statement after the arrest of her mother and key accused Indrani in 2015, reversing her earlier stand. The claim was in complete contrast to her earlier assertion, made during deposition two days ago, wherein she denied recording any statement before probe agencies and said documents annexed as her statement in the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) chargesheet were "forged and fabricated". (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Maharashtra Congress President Harshwardhan Sapkal calls for caste-based census
Earlier, activist Vinod Patil, who had filed petitions in courts concerning the Maratha quota, dubbed the Government Resolution (GR) of granting Kunbi certificates to eligible Marathas as completely useless. Meanwhile, Maharashtra Congress president Harshwardhan Sapkal on Thursday made a pitch for a caste-based census, calling it the "only permanent solution" to the reservation issue, and sought to know if the Devendra Fadnavis government would follow Telangana's example of giving 42 per cent quota to OBCs.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Maharashtra Congress President Harshwardhan Sapkal calls for caste-based census
Earlier, activist Vinod Patil, who had filed petitions in courts concerning the Maratha quota, dubbed the Government Resolution (GR) of granting Kunbi certificates to eligible Marathas as completely useless. Meanwhile, Maharashtra Congress president Harshwardhan Sapkal on Thursday made a pitch for a caste-based census, calling it the "only permanent solution" to the reservation issue, and sought to know if the Devendra Fadnavis government would follow Telangana's example of giving 42 per cent quota to OBCs.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Jarange slams those spreading confusion on Maratha reservation
The emotive Maratha quota issue appeared to be far from settled after Maharashtra minister and prominent OBC leader Chhagan Bhujbal on Wednesday openly expressed his displeasure over the government resolution (GR) issued to speed up the grant of Kunbi caste certificates to eligible Marathas. Bhujbal even skipped a cabinet meeting and later indicated that he would mount a legal challenge. Jarange also criticised those creating confusion over the quota issue. "Even if anyone creates confusion over the issue, the Maratha community and I do not trust such people. Those who are creating confusion now and crying hoarse, were they asleep all this while? Why don't they attend meetings or agitations. They are not present anywhere and just appear on the television," he said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Jarange slams those spreading confusion on Maratha reservation
The emotive Maratha quota issue appeared to be far from settled after Maharashtra minister and prominent OBC leader Chhagan Bhujbal on Wednesday openly expressed his displeasure over the government resolution (GR) issued to speed up the grant of Kunbi caste certificates to eligible Marathas. Bhujbal even skipped a cabinet meeting and later indicated that he would mount a legal challenge. Jarange also criticised those creating confusion over the quota issue. "Even if anyone creates confusion over the issue, the Maratha community and I do not trust such people. Those who are creating confusion now and crying hoarse, were they asleep all this while? Why don't they attend meetings or agitations. They are not present anywhere and just appear on the television," he said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Jarange supports government move on OBC reservation, wants similar initiatives for other groups
When reporters asked him about the move to form a cabinet sub-committee to expedite the welfare measures for the OBCs and resolve issues related to reservation, Jarange said they had no objection. "If we get something, they (some OBC leaders) make demands. They always whine. But if OBCs benefit from it, we are happy. If the government is initiating such steps for OBCs, they should also constitute sub-committees for Dalits, Muslims, tribals and farmers," he added.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Jarange supports government move on OBC reservation, wants similar initiatives for other groups
When reporters asked him about the move to form a cabinet sub-committee to expedite the welfare measures for the OBCs and resolve issues related to reservation, Jarange said they had no objection. "If we get something, they (some OBC leaders) make demands. They always whine. But if OBCs benefit from it, we are happy. If the government is initiating such steps for OBCs, they should also constitute sub-committees for Dalits, Muslims, tribals and farmers," he added.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Reservation struggle for Marathas in Konkan to continue, warns activist
The activist said his struggle for reservation is for Marathas from across the state. "The agitation will continue as the Marathas in the Konkan region are yet to be covered. The people of Konkan should avail themselves of the reservation benefits, or else they will regret it after 40-50 years. They should not listen to anyone and put their future generations in jeopardy," he said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Reservation struggle for Marathas in Konkan to continue, warns activist
The activist said his struggle for reservation is for Marathas from across the state. "The agitation will continue as the Marathas in the Konkan region are yet to be covered. The people of Konkan should avail themselves of the reservation benefits, or else they will regret it after 40-50 years. They should not listen to anyone and put their future generations in jeopardy," he said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: 'If Hyderabad and Satara gazettes are not implemented in a month, we'll make ruling parties bite the dust'&nbsp;
Jarange ended his stir on Tuesday after the Maharashtra government announced the formation of a committee to issue Kunbi caste certificates to Maratha community members with historical evidence of their Kunbi heritage, a social group classified as an Other Backward Class (OBC) in the state. "If the Hyderabad and Satara gazettes are not implemented in a month, we will make them (ruling parties) bite the dust in the upcoming elections. Step by step, I will ensure that the entire Maratha community is included in the OBC category," he asserted.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: 'If Hyderabad and Satara gazettes are not implemented in a month, we'll make ruling parties bite the dust'&nbsp;
Jarange ended his stir on Tuesday after the Maharashtra government announced the formation of a committee to issue Kunbi caste certificates to Maratha community members with historical evidence of their Kunbi heritage, a social group classified as an Other Backward Class (OBC) in the state. "If the Hyderabad and Satara gazettes are not implemented in a month, we will make them (ruling parties) bite the dust in the upcoming elections. Step by step, I will ensure that the entire Maratha community is included in the OBC category," he asserted.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: If betrayed over Maratha quota, we will make them bite the dust in polls, warns Jarange Activist Manoj Jarange on Thursday warned that if Marathas face betrayal over quota, then the ruling parties in Maharashtra will be made to bite the dust in polls, and asserted that all members of the community would be included under the OBC category. The quota movement leader was talking to reporters at a private hospital in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, where he was admitted after calling off his 5-day-old hunger strike in Mumbai to press for reservation in education and government jobs for Marathas. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: If betrayed over Maratha quota, we will make them bite the dust in polls, warns JarangeActivist Manoj Jarange on Thursday warned that if Marathas face betrayal over quota, then the ruling parties in Maharashtra will be made to bite the dust in polls, and asserted that all members of the community would be included under the OBC category. The quota movement leader was talking to reporters at a private hospital in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, where he was admitted after calling off his 5-day-old hunger strike in Mumbai to press for reservation in education and government jobs for Marathas. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Marathas to be assisted in securing OBC certificates, says minister
"The government has decided that Marathas will be assisted in securing OBC certificates based on old records. In Vidarbha and Marathwada, entries in the Hyderabad Gazette will be scrutinised so that eligible persons get certificates," he informed.&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Marathas to be assisted in securing OBC certificates, says minister
"The government has decided that Marathas will be assisted in securing OBC certificates based on old records. In Vidarbha and Marathwada, entries in the Hyderabad Gazette will be scrutinised so that eligible persons get certificates," he informed.&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Bawankule says govt panels to ensure justice for both Maratha and OBC communities
Jarange ended his 5-day stir at Azad Maidan here on Tuesday after the Maharashtra government announced the formation of a committee to issue Kunbi caste certificates to Maratha community members with historical evidence of their Kunbi heritage, a social group classified as an Other Backward Class (OBC) in the state. However, several OBC leaders, including minister and senior NCP leader Chhagan Bhujbal, have expressed concern claiming the move will hurt the interests of the segment. "The state government is fully attentive. Two committees have been set up to look into the concerns of the OBCs and to ensure justice for both Marathas and OBCs. Representatives from all parties have been included, and the government will ensure there is no conflict between the communities," Bawankule said. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Bawankule says govt panels to ensure justice for both Maratha and OBC communities
Jarange ended his 5-day stir at Azad Maidan here on Tuesday after the Maharashtra government announced the formation of a committee to issue Kunbi caste certificates to Maratha community members with historical evidence of their Kunbi heritage, a social group classified as an Other Backward Class (OBC) in the state.However, several OBC leaders, including minister and senior NCP leader Chhagan Bhujbal, have expressed concern claiming the move will hurt the interests of the segment. "The state government is fully attentive. Two committees have been set up to look into the concerns of the OBCs and to ensure justice for both Marathas and OBCs. Representatives from all parties have been included, and the government will ensure there is no conflict between the communities," Bawankule said. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Maharashtra govt will ensure there is no conflict between communities, says Bawankule Maharashtra revenue minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule on Thursday said the state government will ensure there is no conflict between communities due to quota issues. His statement came after the state government took some steps on Maratha quota following the stir headed by activist Manoj Jarange. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Maharashtra govt will ensure there is no conflict between communities, says BawankuleMaharashtra revenue minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule on Thursday said the state government will ensure there is no conflict between communities due to quota issues. His statement came after the state government took some steps on Maratha quota following the stir headed by activist Manoj Jarange. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Andheri man dupes garment businessman of ₹10.5 lakh with fake electronic import deal
A man, named Zahir Ahmed, a resident of the <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-crime-news/article/mumbai-two-arrested-for-rs-1-25-crore-digital-arrest-scam-23591838" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Andheri area</a>, had convinced garment businessman Vikas Gupta about venturing into the import of electronic items, reported PTI. After hatching a conspiracy with his associates, Ahmed called Gupta with Rs 10.5 lakh in cash at the Bandra Terminus on Monday evening, the official said, reported PTI.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Andheri man dupes garment businessman of ₹10.5 lakh with fake electronic import deal
A man, named Zahir Ahmed, a resident of the Andheri area, had convinced garment businessman Vikas Gupta about venturing into the import of electronic items, reported PTI. After hatching a conspiracy with his associates, Ahmed called Gupta with Rs 10.5 lakh in cash at the Bandra Terminus on Monday evening, the official said, reported PTI.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Woman cop among 3 held after impostors flee with Rs 10L of Mumbai businessman
Police have arrested two men who allegedly posed as cops and fled with Rs 10.5 lakh cash of a <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-kandivli-police-arrest-two-trustees-in-rs-25-crore-loan-fraud-case-23592387" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">businessman</a>, and also apprehended a GRP woman assistant sub-inspector for her role in the crime, officials said on Thursday, reported news agency PTI.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Woman cop among 3 held after impostors flee with Rs 10L of Mumbai businessman
Police have arrested two men who allegedly posed as cops and fled with Rs 10.5 lakh cash of a businessman, and also apprehended a GRP woman assistant sub-inspector for her role in the crime, officials said on Thursday, reported news agency PTI.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: BMC says, "we have done extensive preparations across Mumbai city and suburbs for the Ganesh Visarjan"
Meanwhile, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) said that it has made extensive preparations across Mumbai city and suburbs for the Ganesh Visarjan 2025 on <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/anant-chaturdashi-2025-western-railway-anounces-additional-services-alters-stops-for-ganpati-visarjan-on-september-6-23592341" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Anant Chaturdashi</a> which will take place on Saturday, September 6, 2025.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: BMC says, "we have done extensive preparations across Mumbai city and suburbs for the Ganesh Visarjan"
Meanwhile, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) said that it has made extensive preparations across Mumbai city and suburbs for the Ganesh Visarjan 2025 on Anant Chaturdashi which will take place on Saturday, September 6, 2025.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Government invokes its powers under Section 25 to officially reschedule the holiday
Government invoked its powers under Section 25 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881, to officially reschedule the holiday. The change, however, applies only to Mumbai City and Mumbai Suburban districts. In all other districts of Maharashtra, the Eid-e-Milad holiday will remain on September 5, 2025, as declared in the original notification issued in December 2024.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Government invokes its powers under Section 25 to officially reschedule the holiday
Government invoked its powers under Section 25 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881, to officially reschedule the holiday. The change, however, applies only to Mumbai City and Mumbai Suburban districts. In all other districts of Maharashtra, the Eid-e-Milad holiday will remain on September 5, 2025, as declared in the original notification issued in December 2024.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Community leaders voluntarily agreed to shift the Eid-e-Milad procession to September 8
During the discussions, community leaders voluntarily agreed to shift the Eid-e-Milad procession to September 8, three days later, to avoid congestion and ensure that both festivals are celebrated smoothly. They described the move as a gesture of goodwill, aimed at preserving communal harmony and demonstrating unity among communities in <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/heavy-police-presence-in-thane-district-s-kalyan-amid-ganeshotsav-and-eid-e-milad-23592060" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Mumbai</a>.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Community leaders voluntarily agreed to shift the Eid-e-Milad procession to September 8
During the discussions, community leaders voluntarily agreed to shift the Eid-e-Milad procession to September 8, three days later, to avoid congestion and ensure that both festivals are celebrated smoothly. They described the move as a gesture of goodwill, aimed at preserving communal harmony and demonstrating unity among communities in Mumbai.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Eid holiday shifted to ensure harmony across the city&nbsp;
The decision comes in light of the overlap between two major festivals&mdash;Eid-e-Milad and Anant Chaturdashi&mdash;which fall on consecutive days this year. Eid-e-Milad was initially scheduled for September 5, followed by Anant Chaturdashi on September 6.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Eid holiday shifted to ensure harmony across the city&nbsp;
The decision comes in light of the overlap between two major festivals&mdash;Eid-e-Milad and Anant Chaturdashi&mdash;which fall on consecutive days this year. Eid-e-Milad was initially scheduled for September 5, followed by Anant Chaturdashi on September 6.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Maharashtra reschedules Eid-e-Milad holiday in Mumbai to avoid overlap with Anant Chaturdashi
Ahead of Anant Chaturdashi, the Maharashtra government has revised the date of the public holiday for <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/eid-e-milad-2025-mumbai-police-issues-traffic-restrictions-in-eastern-suburbs-of-city-check-details-here-23592353" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Eid-e-Milad</a> in Mumbai City and Mumbai Suburban districts. The holiday, originally declared for Friday, September 5, 2025, will now be observed on Monday, September 8, 2025.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Maharashtra reschedules Eid-e-Milad holiday in Mumbai to avoid overlap with Anant Chaturdashi
Ahead of Anant Chaturdashi, the Maharashtra government has revised the date of the public holiday for Eid-e-Milad in Mumbai City and Mumbai Suburban districts. The holiday, originally declared for Friday, September 5, 2025, will now be observed on Monday, September 8, 2025.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: MP Sanjay Raut slams Milind Deora over his letter to CM Fadnavis on Maratha Morcha
Slamming the Rajya Sabha MP Milind Deora, <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/amit-shah-should-take-responsibility-sanjay-raut-advocates-for-dialogue-amid-maratha-quota-protest-23591845" rel="nofollow">Sanjay Raut</a> also accused the Shinde camp of betraying Balasaheb Thackeray&rsquo;s ideals. While posting the picture of Milind Deora&rsquo;s letter to the CM, Raut said, &ldquo;Stop using Balasaheb&rsquo;s photo if you are going to oppose the rights of Marathi people.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: MP Sanjay Raut slams Milind Deora over his letter to CM Fadnavis on Maratha Morcha
Slamming the Rajya Sabha MP Milind Deora, Sanjay Raut also accused the Shinde camp of betraying Balasaheb Thackeray&rsquo;s ideals. While posting the picture of Milind Deora&rsquo;s letter to the CM, Raut said, &ldquo;Stop using Balasaheb&rsquo;s photo if you are going to oppose the rights of Marathi people.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Rajya Sabha MP Milind Deora writes a letter to CM Fadnavis&nbsp;
Rajya Sabha MP Milind Deora further wrote in his letter to the CM, &ldquo;South Mumbai is not only the heart of our state's governance but also its political and economic nerve centre. It houses the Maharashtra Government Secretariat (Mantralaya), the Vidhan Sabha, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation headquarters.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Rajya Sabha MP Milind Deora writes a letter to CM Fadnavis&nbsp;
Rajya Sabha MP Milind Deora further wrote in his letter to the CM, &ldquo;South Mumbai is not only the heart of our state's governance but also its political and economic nerve centre. It houses the Maharashtra Government Secretariat (Mantralaya), the Vidhan Sabha, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation headquarters.

Mumbai News Live Updates: Sanjay Raut slams Shiv Sena (Eknath Shinde faction) over Milind Deora's letter to CM Fadnavis&nbsp;
Sanjay Raut&rsquo;s befitting comments came in after MP Milind Deora wrote a letter to Chief Minister Eknath Shinde. MP Milind Deora, while writing the letter to the Chief Minister, said that the proposed Maratha Morcha in South Mumbai is something that needs to be balanced with the rights of other citizens. Deora, while writing to <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/news/india-news/article/maratha-morcha-solution-found-in-interest-of-marathas-my-govt-focused-on-their-welfare-says-cm-devendra-fadnavis-23592209" rel="nofollow">Chief Minister Fadnavis</a>, also cited concerns over law and order.&rdquo;

Mumbai News Live Updates: Sanjay Raut slams Shiv Sena (Eknath Shinde faction) over Milind Deora's letter to CM Fadnavis&nbsp;
Sanjay Raut&rsquo;s befitting comments came in after MP Milind Deora wrote a letter to Chief Minister Eknath Shinde. MP Milind Deora, while writing the letter to the Chief Minister, said that the proposed Maratha Morcha in South Mumbai is something that needs to be balanced with the rights of other citizens. Deora, while writing to Chief Minister Fadnavis, also cited concerns over law and order.&rdquo;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut slams Eknath Shinde faction&nbsp;
While posting on social media platform X, the Shiv Sena (UBT) MP said that it was &ldquo;patronised by Union Home Minister Amit Shah.&rdquo; He further added that &ldquo;Shiv Sena has revealed its real face by attempting to suppress the voice of Marathi-speaking people demanding their rightful dues."
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अमित शहा पुरस्कृत शिंदे गटाचा हाच खरा चेहरा आहे; मुंबईत मराठी माणूस त्यांच्या न्याय्य मागण्यासाठी एकवटला याची पोटदुखी उघड झाली आहे शिंदे गटाचे खा॰ मिलिंद देवरा यांनी द॰मुंबईत मराठी माणसाच्या आंदोलनास परवानगी देऊ नये असे मुख्यमंत्र्याना लिहिले बाळासाहेबांचा फोटो वापरणे बंद करा! <a href="https://t.co/MUb95lP6Kq">pic.twitter.com/MUb95lP6Kq</a>
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Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut slams Eknath Shinde faction&nbsp;
While posting on social media platform X, the Shiv Sena (UBT) MP said that it was &ldquo;patronised by Union Home Minister Amit Shah.&rdquo; He further added that &ldquo;Shiv Sena has revealed its real face by attempting to suppress the voice of Marathi-speaking people demanding their rightful dues."

अमित शहा पुरस्कृत शिंदे गटाचा हाच खरा चेहरा आहे; मुंबईत मराठी माणूस त्यांच्या न्याय्य मागण्यासाठी एकवटला याची पोटदुखी उघड झाली आहेशिंदे गटाचे खा॰ मिलिंद देवरा यांनी द॰मुंबईत मराठी माणसाच्या आंदोलनास परवानगी देऊ नये असे मुख्यमंत्र्याना लिहिले बाळासाहेबांचा फोटो वापरणे बंद करा! pic.twitter.com/MUb95lP6Kq
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Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Sanjay Raut slams Shinde camp over Maratha morcha
While launching a sharp attack on Eknath Shinde&rsquo;s<a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-shiv-sena-ubt-and-mns-tie-up-failed-test-in-best-polls-says-sanjay-nirupam-23590709" rel="nofollow"> Shiv Sena</a> faction, Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut on Thursday alleged that the resentment within their camp has been exposed after opposition to a Maratha morcha in South Mumbai.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Sanjay Raut slams Shinde camp over Maratha morcha
While launching a sharp attack on Eknath Shinde&rsquo;s Shiv Sena faction, Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut on Thursday alleged that the resentment within their camp has been exposed after opposition to a Maratha morcha in South Mumbai.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Manoj Jarange says, 'If OBCs benefit from the GR, we are happy"
Maratha morcha leader Manoj Jarange says, "If we get something, they (some OBC leaders) make demands. They always whine. But if OBCs benefit from it, we are happy. If the government is initiating such steps for OBCs, they should also constitute sub-committees for Dalits, <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/maratha-quota-stir-mumbai-police-issue-notice-to-manoj-jarange-ask-him-to-vacate-azad-maidan-23592140" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Muslims</a>, tribals and farmers."

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Manoj Jarange says, 'If OBCs benefit from the GR, we are happy"
Maratha morcha leader Manoj Jarange says, "If we get something, they (some OBC leaders) make demands. They always whine. But if OBCs benefit from it, we are happy. If the government is initiating such steps for OBCs, they should also constitute sub-committees for Dalits, Muslims, tribals and farmers."

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Maratha morcha leader Manoj Jarange warns of a bigger protest if demands are not met
Manoj Jarange said, "If the Hyderabad and Satara gazettes are not implemented in a month, we will make them (ruling parties) bite the dust in the upcoming elections. Step by step, I will ensure that the entire Maratha community is included in the OBC category."

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Maratha morcha leader Manoj Jarange warns of a bigger protest if demands are not met
Manoj Jarange said, "If the Hyderabad and Satara gazettes are not implemented in a month, we will make them (ruling parties) bite the dust in the upcoming elections. Step by step, I will ensure that the entire Maratha community is included in the OBC category."

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Manoj Jarange admitted in hospital after protesting for 5 days
The quota movement leader was talking to reporters at a private hospital in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, where he was admitted after calling off his 5-day-old hunger strike in Mumbai to press for reservation in education and government jobs for <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-multiple-firs-zero-arrests-in-maratha-morcha-chaos-23592377" rel="nofollow">Marathas</a>.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Manoj Jarange admitted in hospital after protesting for 5 days
The quota movement leader was talking to reporters at a private hospital in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, where he was admitted after calling off his 5-day-old hunger strike in Mumbai to press for reservation in education and government jobs for Marathas.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Manoj Jarange warns govt, says 'Betrayal on Maratha quota will be punished at polls'
Activist <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/maratha-morcha-manoj-jarange-patil-ends-protest-after-government-accepts-key-demands-23592249" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Manoj Jarange</a> on Thursday warned that if Marathas face betrayal over quota, they will "make them (governing parties) bite the dust" in polls and asserted that all members of the community would be included under the OBC category, reported news agency PTI.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Manoj Jarange warns govt, says 'Betrayal on Maratha quota will be punished at polls'
Activist Manoj Jarange on Thursday warned that if Marathas face betrayal over quota, they will "make them (governing parties) bite the dust" in polls and asserted that all members of the community would be included under the OBC category, reported news agency PTI.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Thane lawyer gets Rs 1 lakh compensation for 2018 accident injuries
The <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/thane-mact-awards-rs-26-2-lakh-compensation-to-kin-of-man-killed-in-autorickshaw-accident-23589976" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Motor Accident Claims Tribunal</a> in Thane has awarded Rs 1.09 lakh compensation to an advocate injured in a 2018 road accident, against her original claim, which she worked out at Rs 10 lakh, noting she did not suffer from a permanent or functional disability, reported news agency PTI.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Thane lawyer gets Rs 1 lakh compensation for 2018 accident injuries
The Motor Accident Claims Tribunal in Thane has awarded Rs 1.09 lakh compensation to an advocate injured in a 2018 road accident, against her original claim, which she worked out at Rs 10 lakh, noting she did not suffer from a permanent or functional disability, reported news agency PTI.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Three killed in car crash on Mumbai-Nashik highway
Three men were killed when their car crashed into a huge stone on Mumbai-Nashik highway in Maharashtra's Thane district, police said on Thursday. The accident took place around 10 pm on Tuesday near a hotel in the Kasara Ghat area, they said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Three killed in car crash on Mumbai-Nashik highway
Three men were killed when their car crashed into a huge stone on Mumbai-Nashik highway in Maharashtra's Thane district, police said on Thursday. The accident took place around 10 pm on Tuesday near a hotel in the Kasara Ghat area, they said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Aluminium plates worth Rs 39.55 lakh stolen from construction site in Thane
Three persons allegedly cheated a businessman in <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-crime-news/article/thane-businessman-cheated-of-rs-4-11-cr-in-forex-trading-scam-23588603" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Thane</a> of Rs 7 lakh under the pretext of helping him expand his business, and also misused his company's data by hacking into the system, police said on Thursday,

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Aluminium plates worth Rs 39.55 lakh stolen from construction site in Thane
Three persons allegedly cheated a businessman in Thane of Rs 7 lakh under the pretext of helping him expand his business, and also misused his company's data by hacking into the system, police said on Thursday,

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: &lsquo;This is not the India of the 1990s&rsquo;: Ex-IMC President Anant Singhania on tariffs, trade and standing firm
Even as a US appeals court ruled that most tariffs issued by US President Donald Trump are illegal, they are still in place, as the ruling will not take effect till October 14, and the India-China meet is being looked at with great interest, Anant Ajaypat Singhania, former president, IMC Chamber of Commerce and Industry, speaks out on firmness or foolishness, uncertainty angst and a new India. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/this-is-not-the-india-of-the-1990s-ex-imc-president-anant-singhania-on-tariffs-trade-and-standing-firm-23592386">Read more.</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: &lsquo;This is not the India of the 1990s&rsquo;: Ex-IMC President Anant Singhania on tariffs, trade and standing firm
Even as a US appeals court ruled that most tariffs issued by US President Donald Trump are illegal, they are still in place, as the ruling will not take effect till October 14, and the India-China meet is being looked at with great interest, Anant Ajaypat Singhania, former president, IMC Chamber of Commerce and Industry, speaks out on firmness or foolishness, uncertainty angst and a new India. Read more.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mishap on Thane flyover kills biker, injures car driver
An accident on a flyover in Thane district on Wednesday evening resulted in the death of an unidentified motorcyclist and left a car driver critically injured, said a senior police officer. The accident occurred when two cars collided head-on atop the Bhiwandi-Kalyan flyover. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mishap-on-thane-flyover-kills-biker-injures-car-driver-23592374">Read more.</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mishap on Thane flyover kills biker, injures car driver
An accident on a flyover in Thane district on Wednesday evening resulted in the death of an unidentified motorcyclist and left a car driver critically injured, said a senior police officer. The accident occurred when two cars collided head-on atop the Bhiwandi-Kalyan flyover. Read more.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: 3 booked for duping businessman of Rs 7 lakh, misusing his company data
Three persons allegedly cheated a businessman here of Rs 7 lakh under the pretext of helping him expand his business, and also misused his company's data by hacking into the system, police said on Thursday. The victim runs a hair oil company in Maharashtra's Thane city, they said, adding the crime took place over the last three years.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: 3 booked for duping businessman of Rs 7 lakh, misusing his company data
Three persons allegedly cheated a businessman here of Rs 7 lakh under the pretext of helping him expand his business, and also misused his company's data by hacking into the system, police said on Thursday. The victim runs a hair oil company in Maharashtra's Thane city, they said, adding the crime took place over the last three years.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai: Rs 90 lakh spent so far on Ganeshotsav arrangements, says BMC
With the final day of Ganpati visarjan coming close (August 6), the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has this year made significantly improved arrangements across the city to make sure the immersions go smoothly, mainly of the idols from bigger mandals such as Lalbaugcha Raja, Mumbaicha Raja, and more. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-rs-90-lakh-spent-so-far-on-ganeshotsav-arrangements-says-bmc-23592373">Read more.</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai: Rs 90 lakh spent so far on Ganeshotsav arrangements, says BMC
With the final day of Ganpati visarjan coming close (August 6), the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has this year made significantly improved arrangements across the city to make sure the immersions go smoothly, mainly of the idols from bigger mandals such as Lalbaugcha Raja, Mumbaicha Raja, and more. Read more.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Maharashtra cabinet gives nod to increase maximum work hours to 10 in private sector
The Maharashtra cabinet on Wednesday gave its approval to amend laws that will allow increasing the maximum daily working hours for private sector employees from the present nine to 10 hours. The move is aimed at attracting investments, generating employment and safeguarding workers&rsquo; rights, an official statement said. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/maharashtra-cabinet-gives-nod-to-increase-maximum-work-hours-to-10-in-private-sector-23592376">Read more.</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Maharashtra cabinet gives nod to increase maximum work hours to 10 in private sector
The Maharashtra cabinet on Wednesday gave its approval to amend laws that will allow increasing the maximum daily working hours for private sector employees from the present nine to 10 hours. The move is aimed at attracting investments, generating employment and safeguarding workers&rsquo; rights, an official statement said. Read more.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: &lsquo;Chhagan Bhujbal wanted entire cabinet to be taken into confidence&rsquo;
The Maharashtra government on Wednesday formed an nine-member cabinet sub-committee to look into education and social issues concerning the Other Backward Classes (OBC). Within 24 hours of the Maratha stir ending, the announcement to form this new sub-committee was widely seen as a move to pacify the OBC community, as it had expressed displeasure about the Maharashtra government&rsquo;s decision on Tuesday to agree to most of the Maratha community&rsquo;s reservation demands.<a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/chhagan-bhujbal-wanted-entire-cabinet-to-be-taken-into-confidence-23592375"> Read more.</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: &lsquo;Chhagan Bhujbal wanted entire cabinet to be taken into confidence&rsquo;
The Maharashtra government on Wednesday formed an nine-member cabinet sub-committee to look into education and social issues concerning the Other Backward Classes (OBC). Within 24 hours of the Maratha stir ending, the announcement to form this new sub-committee was widely seen as a move to pacify the OBC community, as it had expressed displeasure about the Maharashtra government&rsquo;s decision on Tuesday to agree to most of the Maratha community&rsquo;s reservation demands. Read more.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai: Chira Bazar families left waiting for transit homes amid festive delays
For residents of Chira Bazar, what began as a hopeful promise of moving into transit homes at Ghodapdeo has turned into a saga of endless delays. First came procedural lapses, then bureaucratic hurdles, political disruptions, and now the festive season. Seventeen families, many forced to live with relatives for nearly three weeks, have now been told they will have to wait until after Anant Chaturdashi to receive the keys to their allotted homes. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-chira-bazar-families-left-waiting-for-transit-homes-amid-festive-delays-23592384">Read more.</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai: Chira Bazar families left waiting for transit homes amid festive delays
For residents of Chira Bazar, what began as a hopeful promise of moving into transit homes at Ghodapdeo has turned into a saga of endless delays. First came procedural lapses, then bureaucratic hurdles, political disruptions, and now the festive season. Seventeen families, many forced to live with relatives for nearly three weeks, have now been told they will have to wait until after Anant Chaturdashi to receive the keys to their allotted homes. Read more.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: One killed, seven injured in blast at explosives factory in Nagpur
At least one person was killed and seven others were injured after a blast at an explosives factory in Maharashtra's Nagpur district shortly after midnight on Thursday, police said. The blast occurred in RDX unit of the Solar Explosives located at Bazargaon in the district at around 12.30 am, they said. A person, aged 25, was killed and seven others suffered injuries, according to the police.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: One killed, seven injured in blast at explosives factory in Nagpur
At least one person was killed and seven others were injured after a blast at an explosives factory in Maharashtra's Nagpur district shortly after midnight on Thursday, police said. The blast occurred in RDX unit of the Solar Explosives located at Bazargaon in the district at around 12.30 am, they said. A person, aged 25, was killed and seven others suffered injuries, according to the police.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai: We were instructed to vacate flats in 10 mins; now we are homeless, say Nalasopara residents
All residents of Alfia Apartment and the adjoining Asifa Society buildings in Nalasopara East have been rendered homeless. Around 125 residents of the former building were forced to live on the streets after the structure, which was tilting, was vacated. Most of them were tenants, and they allege that the flat owners are refusing to return their deposits. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-we-were-instructed-to-vacate-flats-in-10-mins-now-we-are-homeless-say-nalasopara-residents-23592385">Read more.</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai: We were instructed to vacate flats in 10 mins; now we are homeless, say Nalasopara residents
All residents of Alfia Apartment and the adjoining Asifa Society buildings in Nalasopara East have been rendered homeless. Around 125 residents of the former building were forced to live on the streets after the structure, which was tilting, was vacated. Most of them were tenants, and they allege that the flat owners are refusing to return their deposits. Read more.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai: Dilapidated building tilts over as residents discuss repairs
Just about a week after the Ramabai Apartment building collapsed in Virar West, claiming the lives of 17 and injuring nine others, Alfia Apartment (also known as Saba Apartment) &mdash; a building in Nalasopara East &mdash; tilted dangerously on Tuesday afternoon. The alert residents immediately vacated the society and informed the fire brigade and Vasai-Virar City Municipal Corporation (VVCMC) about the incident. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-dilapidated-building-tilts-over-as-residents-discuss-repairs-23592383">Read more.</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai: Dilapidated building tilts over as residents discuss repairs
Just about a week after the Ramabai Apartment building collapsed in Virar West, claiming the lives of 17 and injuring nine others, Alfia Apartment (also known as Saba Apartment) &mdash; a building in Nalasopara East &mdash; tilted dangerously on Tuesday afternoon. The alert residents immediately vacated the society and informed the fire brigade and Vasai-Virar City Municipal Corporation (VVCMC) about the incident. Read more.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Maratha morcha: Such agitations can&rsquo;t come at cost of common citizen, says Bombay HC
The Bombay High Court on Tuesday adjourned the hearing of the petitions related to the recent Maratha morcha for four weeks, while remarking that photographs presented before the bench clearly indicated large-scale damage to public property during the agitation. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/maratha-morcha-such-agitations-cant-come-at-cost-of-common-citizen-says-bombay-hc-23592378">Read more.</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Maratha morcha: Such agitations can&rsquo;t come at cost of common citizen, says Bombay HC
The Bombay High Court on Tuesday adjourned the hearing of the petitions related to the recent Maratha morcha for four weeks, while remarking that photographs presented before the bench clearly indicated large-scale damage to public property during the agitation. Read more.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai: Multiple FIRs, zero arrests in Maratha morcha chaos
Mumbai police have registered nine FIRs across six police stations in South Mumbai against agitators linked to the recent Maratha Morcha, officials said on Wednesday. The cases, filed over the past three days under the jurisdiction of Zone 1, pertain to unlawful assembly, traffic disruption, and violations of prohibitory orders during the protest. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-multiple-firs-zero-arrests-in-maratha-morcha-chaos-23592377">Read more.</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai: Multiple FIRs, zero arrests in Maratha morcha chaos
Mumbai police have registered nine FIRs across six police stations in South Mumbai against agitators linked to the recent Maratha Morcha, officials said on Wednesday. The cases, filed over the past three days under the jurisdiction of Zone 1, pertain to unlawful assembly, traffic disruption, and violations of prohibitory orders during the protest. Read more.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai: Experts slam Bandra East skywalk's design, question u-turn by authorities
The new skywalk linking the eastern side of Bandra railway station and the Western Express Highway has been planned to squeeze under the old Kalanagar flyover, allowing commuters to travel between the station and Kalanagar junction, a design that experts have termed convoluted. Over 50 per cent of work on the project is complete, and once ready, it will provide relief to thousands of commuters. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-experts-slam-bandra-east-skywalks-design-question-u-turn-by-authorities-23592380">Read more.</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai: Experts slam Bandra East skywalk's design, question u-turn by authorities
The new skywalk linking the eastern side of Bandra railway station and the Western Express Highway has been planned to squeeze under the old Kalanagar flyover, allowing commuters to travel between the station and Kalanagar junction, a design that experts have termed convoluted. Over 50 per cent of work on the project is complete, and once ready, it will provide relief to thousands of commuters. Read more.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai gets closer to the coolest local train rides
The long-awaited 18-car AC local dream for Mumbai commuters moved a step closer on Wednesday after the Maharashtra Cabinet cleared a proposal for 238 new AC local trains. The Mumbai Railway Vikas Corporation (MRVC) will now float global tenders worth Rs 21,000 crore this month. mid-day had first reported on the 18-car local plan in July 2025. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-gets-closer-to-the-coolest-local-train-rides-23592379">Read more.</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai gets closer to the coolest local train rides
The long-awaited 18-car AC local dream for Mumbai commuters moved a step closer on Wednesday after the Maharashtra Cabinet cleared a proposal for 238 new AC local trains. The Mumbai Railway Vikas Corporation (MRVC) will now float global tenders worth Rs 21,000 crore this month. mid-day had first reported on the 18-car local plan in July 2025. Read more.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Days after recovering woman's severed head from drain, police arrest her husband in Thane
Five days after police recovered the severed head of a woman from a drain in Maharashtra's Thane district, her husband has been arrested on murder charge, but the motive behind the gruesome crime was not year clear, an official said on Wednesday. Talking to reporters, Deputy Commissioner of Police (Zone II) Mohan Dahikar said it was on August 30 that the head of an unidentified woman was found in a creekside nullah on Idgah Road in Bhiwandi town. Police sent the head for post-mortem examination to a government hospital and registered an offence under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) sections 103(1) (murder) and 238 (destruction of evidence) against unidentified persons.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Days after recovering woman's severed head from drain, police arrest her husband in Thane
Five days after police recovered the severed head of a woman from a drain in Maharashtra's Thane district, her husband has been arrested on murder charge, but the motive behind the gruesome crime was not year clear, an official said on Wednesday. Talking to reporters, Deputy Commissioner of Police (Zone II) Mohan Dahikar said it was on August 30 that the head of an unidentified woman was found in a creekside nullah on Idgah Road in Bhiwandi town. Police sent the head for post-mortem examination to a government hospital and registered an offence under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) sections 103(1) (murder) and 238 (destruction of evidence) against unidentified persons.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Accident on flyover in Thane district kills motorcyclist, injures car driver
An accident on a flyover in Thane district on Wednesday evening resulted in the death of an unidentified motorcyclist and left a car driver critically injured, said a senior police officer. The accident occurred when two cars collided head-on atop the Bhiwandi-Kalyan flyover. In the chaos of the crash, a motorcyclist traveling on the same bridge was struck by one of the vehicles. The impact flung the rider off the elevated structure, leading to his death on the spot, he said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Accident on flyover in Thane district kills motorcyclist, injures car driver
An accident on a flyover in Thane district on Wednesday evening resulted in the death of an unidentified motorcyclist and left a car driver critically injured, said a senior police officer. The accident occurred when two cars collided head-on atop the Bhiwandi-Kalyan flyover. In the chaos of the crash, a motorcyclist traveling on the same bridge was struck by one of the vehicles. The impact flung the rider off the elevated structure, leading to his death on the spot, he said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Vidhie Mukerjea, a key prosecution witness in the Sheena Bora murder case, claimed in an affidavit submitted in a Mumbai court on Thursday that the CBI had recorded her statement after the arrest of her mother and key accused Indrani in 2015, reversing her earlier stand. We are closing the LIVE blog now

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: The 28-year-old is a daughter of former media executive Indrani Mukerjea and her ex-husband Sanjeev Khanna

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