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Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Tribunal awards Rs 58 lakh payout to family of private firm staffer who died in May 2021 road crash
The Motor Accident Claims Tribunal (MACT) in Maharashtra's Thane district has awarded Rs 58.39 lakh in compensation to the family of a 29-year-old corporate employee who lost his life in a COVID-19-era road crash in adjoining Raigad district in May 2021. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Tribunal awards Rs 58 lakh payout to family of private firm staffer who died in May 2021 road crash
The Motor Accident Claims Tribunal (MACT) in Maharashtra's Thane district has awarded Rs 58.39 lakh in compensation to the family of a 29-year-old corporate employee who lost his life in a COVID-19-era road crash in adjoining Raigad district in May 2021. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Services to be hit by 4-hour jumbo block between Borivali and Bhayandar on weekend
Western Railway will operate a four-hour jumbo block between Borivali and Bhayandar stations during the intervening night of Saturday and Sunday, August 15-16, for maintenance work on tracks, signalling systems and overhead equipment. According to Western Railway Chief Public Relations Officer Vineet Abhishek, the block will be imposed on both Up and Down Slow lines from 12.30 am to 4.30 am.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Services to be hit by 4-hour jumbo block between Borivali and Bhayandar on weekend
Western Railway will operate a four-hour jumbo block between Borivali and Bhayandar stations during the intervening night of Saturday and Sunday, August 15-16, for maintenance work on tracks, signalling systems and overhead equipment. According to Western Railway Chief Public Relations Officer Vineet Abhishek, the block will be imposed on both Up and Down Slow lines from 12.30 am to 4.30 am.
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Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Fadnavis speaks to Badal, seeks probe into motive
Fadnavis, who also holds the Home portfolio, called Badal and enquired about his health. He also sought details from the Nanded Superintendent of Police and directed police to investigate the motive behind the attack.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;Fadnavis speaks to Badal, seeks probe into motive
Fadnavis, who also holds the Home portfolio, called Badal and enquired about his health. He also sought details from the Nanded Superintendent of Police and directed police to investigate the motive behind the attack.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Badal receives treatment for hand injury
The attack took place around 1.45 pm. Badal was rushed to hospital, where he received two to three stitches on his right hand, according to police.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;Badal receives treatment for hand injury
The attack took place around 1.45 pm. Badal was rushed to hospital, where he received two to three stitches on his right hand, according to police.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Badal injured in kirpan attack
Badal was injured after being attacked with a kirpan by a member of the Nihang order inside a gurdwara on the outskirts of Nanded town, police said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;Badal injured in kirpan attack
Badal was injured after being attacked with a kirpan by a member of the Nihang order inside a gurdwara on the outskirts of Nanded town, police said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Devendra Fadnavis orders probe into Badal attack
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has ordered a probe into the attack on Shiromani Akali Dal president and former Punjab Deputy CM Sukhbir Singh Badal in Nanded.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Devendra Fadnavis orders probe into Badal attack
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has ordered a probe into the attack on Shiromani Akali Dal president and former Punjab Deputy CM Sukhbir Singh Badal in Nanded.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Nadda says BJP does not subscribe to such activities
Speaking in the Rajya Sabha, Leader of the House and Union minister J P Nadda said the BJP does not subscribe to such activities and assured that the alleged purification incident would be investigated.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Nadda says BJP does not subscribe to such activities
Speaking in the Rajya Sabha, Leader of the House and Union minister J P Nadda said the BJP does not subscribe to such activities and assured that the alleged purification incident would be investigated.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Gaikwad asks BJP to clarify its stand
The Mumbai North Central MP questioned the BJP government's response and said the party should take strict action if it had no connection with the alleged incident.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;Gaikwad asks BJP to clarify its stand
The Mumbai North Central MP questioned the BJP government's response and said the party should take strict action if it had no connection with the alleged incident.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Congress MP questions motive behind ritual
Gaikwad questioned whether the alleged ritual was conducted because Kharge belongs to a particular community and described it as a reflection of caste-based discrimination.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;Congress MP questions motive behind ritual
Gaikwad questioned whether the alleged ritual was conducted because Kharge belongs to a particular community and described it as a reflection of caste-based discrimination.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Gaikwad calls incident an affront to equality
Gaikwad said the alleged incident was not merely an insult to Kharge but also an affront to the values of equality and the Constitution.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;Gaikwad calls incident an affront to equality
Gaikwad said the alleged incident was not merely an insult to Kharge but also an affront to the values of equality and the Constitution.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Kharge seeks cases under Untouchability Act
Kharge demanded that cases be registered under the Untouchability Act against those involved in the alleged purification ritual and called for their arrest.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;Kharge seeks cases under Untouchability Act
Kharge demanded that cases be registered under the Untouchability Act against those involved in the alleged purification ritual and called for their arrest.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Kharge had addressed Haldwani rally on August 8
Kharge addressed a public meeting at Ramlila Maidan in Haldwani on August 8. He later alleged that people associated with the BJP purified the stage after his speech.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;Kharge had addressed Haldwani rally on August 8
Kharge addressed a public meeting at Ramlila Maidan in Haldwani on August 8. He later alleged that people associated with the BJP purified the stage after his speech.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Gaikwad seeks action over alleged ritual
Mumbai Congress president Varsha Gaikwad has demanded strict action against those allegedly involved in a ‘purification’ ritual at the Haldwani venue where Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge addressed a rally.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;Gaikwad seeks action over alleged ritual
Mumbai Congress president Varsha Gaikwad has demanded strict action against those allegedly involved in a &lsquo;purification&rsquo; ritual at the Haldwani venue where Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge addressed a rally.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Elevated BKC connector also inaugurated
An elevated connector in BKC's G-Block area was also inaugurated. The facility is expected to provide faster connectivity and reduce travel time for motorists.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;Elevated BKC connector also inaugurated
An elevated connector in BKC's G-Block area was also inaugurated. The facility is expected to provide faster connectivity and reduce travel time for motorists.&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: New AC suburban trains expected from 2027
Fadnavis welcomed the Centre's decision to procure 238 new AC suburban trains under the Mumbai Urban Transport Project. The first batch is expected by 2027, with all trains targeted for introduction by 2029-30.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;New AC suburban trains expected from 2027
Fadnavis welcomed the Centre's decision to procure 238 new AC suburban trains under the Mumbai Urban Transport Project. The first batch is expected by 2027, with all trains targeted for introduction by 2029-30.&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Thane-Borivali tunnel aims to cut travel time
The twin tunnels are designed to provide a direct east-west road connection between Thane and Borivali. Once completed, travel time is expected to fall from around 60-90 minutes to approximately 12-15 minutes.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;Thane-Borivali tunnel aims to cut travel time
The twin tunnels are designed to provide a direct east-west road connection between Thane and Borivali. Once completed, travel time is expected to fall from around 60-90 minutes to approximately 12-15 minutes.&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Second TBM ‘Arjuna’ launched
Fadnavis launched ‘Arjuna’, the second tunnel boring machine for the Thane-Borivali twin-tunnel road project. The first TBM, ‘Nayak’, was launched in April.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;Second TBM &lsquo;Arjuna&rsquo; launched
Fadnavis launched &lsquo;Arjuna&rsquo;, the second tunnel boring machine for the Thane-Borivali twin-tunnel road project. The first TBM, &lsquo;Nayak&rsquo;, was launched in April.&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Chembur Metro station on Line 2B opened
The chief minister also inaugurated the Chembur Metro station on Metro Line 2B, adding another connectivity option for commuters in the eastern suburbs.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;Chembur Metro station on Line 2B opened
The chief minister also inaugurated the Chembur Metro station on Metro Line 2B, adding another connectivity option for commuters in the eastern suburbs.&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: SCLR Phase-2 BKC-Vakola arm inaugurated
Fadnavis inaugurated the final BKC-Vakola arm of the Santacruz-Chembur Link Road Phase-2. The corridor is expected to improve connectivity and regulate traffic moving out of BKC.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;SCLR Phase-2 BKC-Vakola arm inaugurated
Fadnavis inaugurated the final BKC-Vakola arm of the Santacruz-Chembur Link Road Phase-2. The corridor is expected to improve connectivity and regulate traffic moving out of BKC.&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Devendra Fadnavis inaugurates key Mumbai infra projects
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis inaugurated key infrastructure projects aimed at improving mobility and connectivity across Mumbai and the metropolitan region.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Devendra Fadnavis inaugurates key Mumbai infra projects
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis inaugurated key infrastructure projects aimed at improving mobility and connectivity across Mumbai and the metropolitan region.&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Sukhbir Singh Badal attacked in Nanded, rushed to hospital
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Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Sukhbir Singh Badal attacked in Nanded, rushed to hospital

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Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Khar auto theft: Police nab accused after laying trap in Santacruz
During the investigation, police identified the suspect as Kartik Shivshankar Upadhyay, who allegedly parked another auto-rickshaw before fleeing with the stolen vehicle. Upadhyay, who is unemployed and lives in Santacruz East’s Vakola area, was apprehended after police laid a trap on August 10. During questioning, he allegedly admitted to the offence.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Khar auto theft: Police nab accused after laying trap in Santacruz
During the investigation, police identified the suspect as Kartik Shivshankar Upadhyay, who allegedly parked another auto-rickshaw before fleeing with the stolen vehicle. Upadhyay, who is unemployed and lives in Santacruz East&rsquo;s Vakola area, was apprehended after police laid a trap on August 10. During questioning, he allegedly admitted to the offence.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Sukhbir Singh Badal attacked in Nanded, admitted to hospital
Shiromani Akali Dal leader Sukhbir Singh Badal was attacked in Nanded, according to Nanded Police. He was subsequently admitted to a hospital for treatment. Further details about the incident and his condition are awaited.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;Sukhbir Singh Badal attacked in Nanded, admitted to hospital
Shiromani Akali Dal leader Sukhbir Singh Badal was attacked in Nanded, according to Nanded Police. He was subsequently admitted to a hospital for treatment. Further details about the incident and his condition are awaited.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Khar East theft case: Police arrest accused, recover stolen autos
The accused, identified as Kartik Shivshankar Upadhyay, was arrested after police investigated the theft of an auto-rickshaw from Khar East. According to officials, auto-rickshaw MH 02 DU 2868 was stolen on August 9 from near Golibar Road, in front of Ambewadi Police Chowky. The Nirmal Nagar Police registered a case under Section 303(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS).

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Khar East theft case: Police arrest accused, recover stolen autos
The accused, identified as Kartik Shivshankar Upadhyay, was arrested after police investigated the theft of an auto-rickshaw from Khar East. According to officials, auto-rickshaw MH 02 DU 2868 was stolen on August 9 from near Golibar Road, in front of Ambewadi Police Chowky. The Nirmal Nagar Police registered a case under Section 303(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS).

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Nirmal Nagar Police arrest 20-year-old in auto-rickshaw theft case
The Nirmal Nagar Police have arrested a 20-year-old accused of allegedly being involved in auto-rickshaw theft. Officials from the <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-crime-news/article/maharashtra-kalyan-police-arrest-seized-drugs-nab-three-wanted-accused-during-combing-operation-at-ambivli-23644478" rel="nofollow">Nirmal Nagar Police Station</a> recovered four stolen auto-rickshaws worth around Rs 3.34 lakh.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Nirmal Nagar Police arrest 20-year-old in auto-rickshaw theft case
The Nirmal Nagar Police have arrested a 20-year-old accused of allegedly being involved in auto-rickshaw theft. Officials from the Nirmal Nagar Police Station recovered four stolen auto-rickshaws worth around Rs 3.34 lakh.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: NCMC smart card registration for Maharashtra school students to begin August 15
Registration for NCMC smart cards for school students across <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/maharashtra-msrtc-warns-vendors-against-overcharging-for-ncmc-smart-cards-23629111" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Maharashtra</a> will begin on August 15. Authorised representatives of the MSRTC will visit schools to complete the registration process.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: NCMC smart card registration for Maharashtra school students to begin August 15
Registration for NCMC smart cards for school students across Maharashtra will begin on August 15. Authorised representatives of the MSRTC will visit schools to complete the registration process.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: MSRTC to make NCMC cards mandatory for women, senior citizens from September 1
The NCMC smart card is designed to simplify ticketing on ST services and reduce cash transactions. In the first phase, cards are being issued to women, senior citizens and Amrit senior citizens. From September 1, the card will be mandatory for these categories travelling on ST services. MSRTC has urged eligible passengers who have not yet registered to complete the process at the earliest.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: MSRTC to make NCMC cards mandatory for women, senior citizens from September 1
The NCMC smart card is designed to simplify ticketing on ST services and reduce cash transactions. In the first phase, cards are being issued to women, senior citizens and Amrit senior citizens. From September 1, the card will be mandatory for these categories travelling on ST services. MSRTC has urged eligible passengers who have not yet registered to complete the process at the earliest.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Maharashtra NCMC smart card registrations cross 1 crore, over 64 lakh activated
More than 1 crore passengers across Maharashtra have registered for the <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/over-62-86-lakh-passengers-register-for-msrtc-ncmc-smart-cards-ahead-of-august-1-deadline-23637884" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">National Common Mobility Card</a> (NCMC) smart card introduced by the Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC), with over 64 lakh cards activated so far.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Maharashtra NCMC smart card registrations cross 1 crore, over 64 lakh activated
More than 1 crore passengers across Maharashtra have registered for the National Common Mobility Card (NCMC) smart card introduced by the Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC), with over 64 lakh cards activated so far.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Maharashtra AI package adds WhatsApp outreach, speech models and e-governance tools
Besides Indus, the package includes Samvaad, offering voice and WhatsApp-based citizen outreach agents, along with Saaras and Bulbul speech models for integration with the state’s MahaAI platform. Indus will support drafting, file noting, RTI responses, document intelligence, OCR across Indian scripts, multilingual interaction in 22 languages including Marathi, data analysis and integration with eOffice and NIC email where API access is available.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Maharashtra AI package adds WhatsApp outreach, speech models and e-governance tools
Besides Indus, the package includes Samvaad, offering voice and WhatsApp-based citizen outreach agents, along with Saaras and Bulbul speech models for integration with the state&rsquo;s MahaAI platform. Indus will support drafting, file noting, RTI responses, document intelligence, OCR across Indian scripts, multilingual interaction in 22 languages including Marathi, data analysis and integration with eOffice and NIC email where API access is available.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Maharashtra to deploy Sarvam AI workspace for 2,500 govt users
The Maharashtra government will deploy Indus, a sovereign AI workspace by Sarvam AI, for around 2,500 state government users. The project will cost an indicative Rs 5.63 crore in the first year, with a two-year outlay of Rs 11.26 crore. The AI solutions will be hosted on secure, audited infrastructure in India, ensuring government data does not leave the country.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Maharashtra to deploy Sarvam AI workspace for 2,500 govt users
The Maharashtra government will deploy Indus, a sovereign AI workspace by Sarvam AI, for around 2,500 state government users. The project will cost an indicative Rs 5.63 crore in the first year, with a two-year outlay of Rs 11.26 crore. The AI solutions will be hosted on secure, audited infrastructure in India, ensuring government data does not leave the country.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Maharashtra govt approves sovereign AI solutions from Sarvam AI
The Maharashtra government has granted approval for the deployment of <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/buzzfeed/article/digital-sovereignty-in-practice-how-ai-is-reshaping-national-security-8950" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">sovereign artificial intelligence</a> solutions from Sarvam AI for government departments with a two-year outlay of Rs 11.26 crore.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Maharashtra govt approves sovereign AI solutions from Sarvam AI
The Maharashtra government has granted approval for the deployment of sovereign artificial intelligence solutions from Sarvam AI for government departments with a two-year outlay of Rs 11.26 crore.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Taxi drivers demand efficient Marathi training system amid long queues
Drivers said the intention behind ensuring <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/news/india-news/article/maharashtra-non-marathi-taxi-auto-drivers-must-get-marathi-certificate-by-august-15-or-face-action-23635954" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">basic Marathi proficiency </a>may be understandable, but the implementation should not result in prolonged queues and loss of livelihood. They have sought a more efficient token system, additional counters and a time-bound process for training, testing and issuing certificates.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Taxi drivers demand efficient Marathi training system amid long queues
Drivers said the intention behind ensuring basic Marathi proficiency may be understandable, but the implementation should not result in prolonged queues and loss of livelihood. They have sought a more efficient token system, additional counters and a time-bound process for training, testing and issuing certificates.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Taxi drivers seek smoother Marathi training process amid long queues
Taxi drivers undergoing mandatory Marathi language training and tests at the Mumbai Central RTO have urged authorities to streamline the process. Drivers said long waiting hours and daily quota restrictions are forcing many to return without completing the process, costing them several days of work. They have also sought increased capacity to avoid repeated trips to the RTO.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Taxi drivers seek smoother Marathi training process amid long queues
Taxi drivers undergoing mandatory Marathi language training and tests at the Mumbai Central RTO have urged authorities to streamline the process. Drivers said long waiting hours and daily quota restrictions are forcing many to return without completing the process, costing them several days of work. They have also sought increased capacity to avoid repeated trips to the RTO.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai taxi drivers flag delays, long queues for mandatory Marathi training
Taxi drivers appearing for <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-over-1-6-lakh-autorickshaw-drivers-yet-to-complete-mandatory-marathi-training-23642285" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">mandatory Marathi language training</a> and tests at the Mumbai Central RTO are complaining of long queues and delays in obtaining completion certificates, claiming the process is costing them several days of work.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai taxi drivers flag delays, long queues for mandatory Marathi training
Taxi drivers appearing for mandatory Marathi language training and tests at the Mumbai Central RTO are complaining of long queues and delays in obtaining completion certificates, claiming the process is costing them several days of work.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Goregaon murder: 29-year-old man beaten to death after hotel visit
The incident took place at around 11:45 pm on August 11 at Salman Hotel on Vasari Hill Road, Goregaon West. The deceased, Mohammad Aziz Khan, a driver and cement-gravel supplier who lived in Prem Nagar, had visited the hotel for dinner with his co-worker, Rajesh Patel.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Goregaon murder: 29-year-old man beaten to death after hotel visit
The incident took place at around 11:45 pm on August 11 at Salman Hotel on Vasari Hill Road, Goregaon West. The deceased, Mohammad Aziz Khan, a driver and cement-gravel supplier who lived in Prem Nagar, had visited the hotel for dinner with his co-worker, Rajesh Patel.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Goregaon police crack hotel bill murder case, one arrested
The<a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/goregaon-man-booked-for-allegedly-sexually-assaulting-pregnant-stray-dog--23643543" rel="nofollow"> Goregaon Police </a>have made a major breakthrough in the murder of a 29-year-old man who was beaten to death after intervening in a dispute over a hotel bill. The police have identified both suspects and arrested one individual, identified as Vikas Paswan, while his alleged accomplice remains absconding.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Goregaon police crack hotel bill murder case, one arrested
The Goregaon Police have made a major breakthrough in the murder of a 29-year-old man who was beaten to death after intervening in a dispute over a hotel bill. The police have identified both suspects and arrested one individual, identified as Vikas Paswan, while his alleged accomplice remains absconding.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Hillside gives way, rocks crash onto Kurla home during gathering
A late-night gathering at a home in Kurla West turned tragic after the hillside behind the house gave way, sending rocks and debris crashing down. Local resident Inam Ansari was among those inside when the incident occurred.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Hillside gives way, rocks crash onto Kurla home during gathering
A late-night gathering at a home in Kurla West turned tragic after the hillside behind the house gave way, sending rocks and debris crashing down. Local resident Inam Ansari was among those inside when the incident occurred.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Vile Parle fire kills woman, 2-year-old boy after hot iron left on clothes
A fire that broke out on the 11th floor of Shanta Bhuvan in Vile Parle West on Tuesday night killed a 23-year-old woman and a two-and-a-half-year-old boy and injured six others. A senior fire official said a hot iron left on clothes for several minutes is suspected to have triggered the blaze.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Vile Parle fire kills woman, 2-year-old boy after hot iron left on clothes
A fire that broke out on the 11th floor of Shanta Bhuvan in Vile Parle West on Tuesday night killed a 23-year-old woman and a two-and-a-half-year-old boy and injured six others. A senior fire official said a hot iron left on clothes for several minutes is suspected to have triggered the blaze.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Long queues at Mumbai Central RTO leave taxi drivers losing workdays
Taxi drivers appearing for mandatory Marathi language training and tests at the Mumbai Central RTO say long queues, daily quota limits and delays in receiving completion certificates are costing them several days of work. Drivers are urging the RTO to increase capacity and streamline the process.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Long queues at Mumbai Central RTO leave taxi drivers losing workdays
Taxi drivers appearing for mandatory Marathi language training and tests at the Mumbai Central RTO say long queues, daily quota limits and delays in receiving completion certificates are costing them several days of work. Drivers are urging the RTO to increase capacity and streamline the process.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: BMC lists 249 landslide-prone spots, conducts awareness drives
The BMC has taken several measures to address the risks at landslide-prone locations. Former civic chief Bhushan Gagrani wrote to the state government seeking reimbursement for works carried out at Surya Nagar and Sonia Gandhi Nagar, with his successor Ashwini Bhide following up on the request.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: BMC lists 249 landslide-prone spots, conducts awareness drives
The BMC has taken several measures to address the risks at landslide-prone locations. Former civic chief Bhushan Gagrani wrote to the state government seeking reimbursement for works carried out at Surya Nagar and Sonia Gandhi Nagar, with his successor Ashwini Bhide following up on the request.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Kurla landslide: 44 highly vulnerable spots remain unattended across Mumbai
At least 44 highly vulnerable<a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/kurla-landslide-bmc-had-warned-160-residents-of-high-risk-area-before-deadly-collapse-23644522" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"> landslide-prone spots</a> remain unattended across Mumbai, of which 38 are in the suburbs and six in the island city, leaving hundreds of citizens vulnerable. These spots are among 249 landslide-prone spots identified across the city in 2018 in a survey conducted by the Geological Survey of India. This survey categorised 74 of these areas as vulnerable, 46 spots as highly vulnerable, and 129 as low-risk. However, the site of Wednesday’s landslide in Kurla does not feature in the list of these most vulnerable spots.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Kurla landslide: 44 highly vulnerable spots remain unattended across Mumbai
At least 44 highly vulnerable landslide-prone spots remain unattended across Mumbai, of which 38 are in the suburbs and six in the island city, leaving hundreds of citizens vulnerable. These spots are among 249 landslide-prone spots identified across the city in 2018 in a survey conducted by the Geological Survey of India. This survey categorised 74 of these areas as vulnerable, 46 spots as highly vulnerable, and 129 as low-risk. However, the site of Wednesday&rsquo;s landslide in Kurla does not feature in the list of these most vulnerable spots.&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Kurla landslide: BMC had warned 160 residents to vacate high-risk area
The BMC had issued around 160 notices to residents of Khadi No 3 in <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/kurla-landslide-rescue-ndrf-to-continue-debris-search-for-victims-officials-say-23644492" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Kurla</a>, warning them that they lived in a high-risk area prone to landslides and advising them to vacate their homes, a senior civic official said. The notices were among around 500 issued across the L ward.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Kurla landslide: BMC had warned 160 residents to vacate high-risk area
The BMC had issued around 160 notices to residents of Khadi No 3 in Kurla, warning them that they lived in a high-risk area prone to landslides and advising them to vacate their homes, a senior civic official said. The notices were among around 500 issued across the L ward.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Western Railway will operate a four-hour jumbo block between Borivali and Bhayandar stations during the intervening night of Saturday and Sunday, August 15-16, for maintenance work on tracks, signalling systems and overhead equipment. Thank you for following our live coverage today. This live blog is now closed.

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