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Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Row over 'gungi gudiya' remark escalates; NCP stages protest, Cong claims attack bid on its office
The Congress on Tuesday claimed workers of the ruling NCP forcibly entered its office in Mumbai with the intention to vandalise it as both sides traded charges after the Opposition party called Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Sunetra Pawar a "gungi gudiya" (mute doll). (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Row over 'gungi gudiya' remark escalates; NCP stages protest, Cong claims attack bid on its office
The Congress on Tuesday claimed workers of the ruling NCP forcibly entered its office in Mumbai with the intention to vandalise it as both sides traded charges after the Opposition party called Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Sunetra Pawar a "gungi gudiya" (mute doll). (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Maharashtra resident doctors to go on indefinite strike from Aug 5
The Maharashtra Association of Resident Doctors (MARD) on Tuesday announced an indefinite statewide strike starting at midnight on August 5 over the government's proposal to grant Maharashtra Medical Council (MMC) registration to homoeopathy practitioners. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Maharashtra resident doctors to go on indefinite strike from Aug 5
The Maharashtra Association of Resident Doctors (MARD) on Tuesday announced an indefinite statewide strike starting at midnight on August 5 over the government's proposal to grant Maharashtra Medical Council (MMC) registration to homoeopathy practitioners. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Railway Vikas Corporation plans seamless rail-Metro travel for Mumbai with integration study
The Mumbai Railway Vikas Corporation (MRVC) has initiated the process of appointing a consultant to prepare a comprehensive plan for seamless multimodal integration (MMI) across railway stations in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR). The proposed study aims to make interchanging between suburban trains and Metro services faster, safer and more convenient for the 7-8 million commuters who use Mumbai's suburban railway network every day. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/railway-vikas-corporation-begins-study-to-integrate-mumbai-suburban-railway-with-metro-network-23643189" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Read more.</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Railway Vikas Corporation plans seamless rail-Metro travel for Mumbai with integration study
The Mumbai Railway Vikas Corporation (MRVC) has initiated the process of appointing a consultant to prepare a comprehensive plan for seamless multimodal integration (MMI) across railway stations in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR). The proposed study aims to make interchanging between suburban trains and Metro services faster, safer and more convenient for the 7-8 million commuters who use Mumbai's suburban railway network every day. Read more.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: FDA commissioner Mundhe faces flak over 'Saoji' remarks
Maharashtra's Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe's remark about Nagpur's famous Saoji mutton has drawn sharp criticism from restaurant owners making this popular dish. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: FDA commissioner Mundhe faces flak over 'Saoji' remarks
Maharashtra's Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe's remark about Nagpur's famous Saoji mutton has drawn sharp criticism from restaurant owners making this popular dish. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: BJP MLC urges govt to fast-track protection for wetlands, mangroves in Navi Mumbai
BJP MLC Niranjan Davkhare has urged the Maharashtra government to fast-track legal protection for wetlands and mangroves in Navi Mumbai, asserting that airport safety and wetland conservation are complementary - not competing - objectives. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: BJP MLC urges govt to fast-track protection for wetlands, mangroves in Navi Mumbai
BJP MLC Niranjan Davkhare has urged the Maharashtra government to fast-track legal protection for wetlands and mangroves in Navi Mumbai, asserting that airport safety and wetland conservation are complementary - not competing - objectives. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: HC clears mangrove felling for Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train, says project of national importance
The Bombay High Court on Tuesday permitted the felling of mangroves for the construction of a 13-km power transmission line, crucial for the Mumbai-Ahmedabad High-Speed Corridor, observing that the project was one of "national importance". (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: HC clears mangrove felling for Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train, says project of national importance
The Bombay High Court on Tuesday permitted the felling of mangroves for the construction of a 13-km power transmission line, crucial for the Mumbai-Ahmedabad High-Speed Corridor, observing that the project was one of "national importance". (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Thundery showers and gusty winds drench Marine Drive
Mumbai witnessed thundery showers accompanied by gusty winds at Marine Drive on Tuesday as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecast moderate rainfall with isolated intense spells through the day. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/photo/in-photos-thundery-showers-and-gusty-winds-drench-mumbais-marine-drive-112353" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">(See Pics)</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Thundery showers and gusty winds drench Marine Drive
Mumbai witnessed thundery showers accompanied by gusty winds at Marine Drive on Tuesday as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecast moderate rainfall with isolated intense spells through the day. (See Pics)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates | 'Gungi gudiya' remark neither abusive nor unparliamentary: Sapkal on Cong's criticism of Sunetra
Maharashtra Congress president Harshwardhan Sapkal on Tuesday defended his party's use of the "gungi gudiya" (mute doll) remark for Deputy Chief Minister Sunetra Pawar, saying the expression was neither abusive nor unparliamentary, and that people in public life should accept criticism positively. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates | 'Gungi gudiya' remark neither abusive nor unparliamentary: Sapkal on Cong's criticism of Sunetra
Maharashtra Congress president Harshwardhan Sapkal on Tuesday defended his party's use of the "gungi gudiya" (mute doll) remark for Deputy Chief Minister Sunetra Pawar, saying the expression was neither abusive nor unparliamentary, and that people in public life should accept criticism positively. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Maharashtra govt approves Rs 81.22 cr enhanced relief for rain-hit Palghar, Vasai-Virar
The Maharashtra government has approved an enhanced flood compensation package of Rs 81.22 crore for Palghar district and the Vasai-Virar Municipal Corporation, where torrential rains inundated several areas in July, an official said on Tuesday. (PTI)&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Maharashtra govt approves Rs 81.22 cr enhanced relief for rain-hit Palghar, Vasai-Virar
The Maharashtra government has approved an enhanced flood compensation package of Rs 81.22 crore for Palghar district and the Vasai-Virar Municipal Corporation, where torrential rains inundated several areas in July, an official said on Tuesday. (PTI)&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Not possible to ban Ganesh idols made of plaster of Paris this year; will phase it out gradually, says Maharashtra govt to HC
The Maharashtra government on Tuesday submitted to the Bombay High Court that it would not be possible to ban the use of idols made of Plaster of Paris (PoP) for the Ganesh Chaturthi festival this year. Still, such idols would be gradually phased out. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Not possible to ban Ganesh idols made of plaster of Paris this year; will phase it out gradually, says Maharashtra govt to HC
The Maharashtra government on Tuesday submitted to the Bombay High Court that it would not be possible to ban the use of idols made of Plaster of Paris (PoP) for the Ganesh Chaturthi festival this year. Still, such idols would be gradually phased out. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Kalyan man loses Rs 22 lakh to cyber fraudsters
A man from Maharashtra's Thane district was allegedly duped of Rs 22 lakh by cyber fraudsters who lured him to invest in forex trading with a promise of lucrative returns and later threatened to harm his wife to extort money, police said on Tuesday. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Kalyan man loses Rs 22 lakh to cyber fraudsters
A man from Maharashtra's Thane district was allegedly duped of Rs 22 lakh by cyber fraudsters who lured him to invest in forex trading with a promise of lucrative returns and later threatened to harm his wife to extort money, police said on Tuesday. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Rohit Pawar alleges irregularities in exam contracts, seeks forensic audit of MH-CET results
NCP (SP) general secretary Rohit Pawar on Tuesday demanded a forensic audit of the Maharashtra Common Entrance Test (MH-CET) results, alleging irregularities in the awarding of exam-related contracts and seeking disclosure of the formula used to calculate percentile scores. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Rohit Pawar alleges irregularities in exam contracts, seeks forensic audit of MH-CET results
NCP (SP) general secretary Rohit Pawar on Tuesday demanded a forensic audit of the Maharashtra Common Entrance Test (MH-CET) results, alleging irregularities in the awarding of exam-related contracts and seeking disclosure of the formula used to calculate percentile scores. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Madhavi Naik calls for public dialogue on Thane Ring Metro project
BJP MLC Madhavi Naik urged the government to strengthen communication with residents over the proposed Thane Ring Metro project. She said better public outreach and transparent discussions involving citizens, elected representatives and urban planning experts are essential to address concerns and clear confusion before the project moves forward.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Madhavi Naik calls for public dialogue on Thane Ring Metro project
BJP MLC Madhavi Naik urged the government to strengthen communication with residents over the proposed Thane Ring Metro project. She said better public outreach and transparent discussions involving citizens, elected representatives and urban planning experts are essential to address concerns and clear confusion before the project moves forward.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Shinde reviews Rs 12,200 crore Thane Ring Metro amid public concerns
Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde reviewed the proposed Rs 12,200 crore Thane Ring Metro project during a meeting in Mumbai, where MahaMetro officials presented its implementation roadmap. The project has sparked debate among residents and transport experts over its alignment, utility and impact on the existing transport network.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Shinde reviews Rs 12,200 crore Thane Ring Metro amid public concerns
Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde reviewed the proposed Rs 12,200 crore Thane Ring Metro project during a meeting in Mumbai, where MahaMetro officials presented its implementation roadmap. The project has sparked debate among residents and transport experts over its alignment, utility and impact on the existing transport network.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Shinde directs MahaMetro to engage residents on Thane Ring Metro
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has directed Maharashtra Metro Rail Corporation (MahaMetro) officials to conduct interactive sessions with residents to address concerns surrounding the proposed <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/union-govt-gives-nod-to-thane-integral-ring-metro-rail-project-corridor-23376291" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Thane Ring Metro</a> project.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Shinde directs MahaMetro to engage residents on Thane Ring Metro
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has directed Maharashtra Metro Rail Corporation (MahaMetro) officials to conduct interactive sessions with residents to address concerns surrounding the proposed Thane Ring Metro project.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Sunetra Pawar calls D Y Patil's demise an irreparable loss
Deputy Chief Minister Sunetra Ajit Pawar described the demise of Dr D Y Patil as an irreparable loss to the nation, calling him a visionary educationist, social worker and experienced public leader. She extended her condolences to his family and said his enduring contributions to education and public service would continue to inspire generations and shape India's educational landscape for years to come.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Sunetra Pawar calls D Y Patil's demise an irreparable loss
Deputy Chief Minister Sunetra Ajit Pawar described the demise of Dr D Y Patil as an irreparable loss to the nation, calling him a visionary educationist, social worker and experienced public leader. She extended her condolences to his family and said his enduring contributions to education and public service would continue to inspire generations and shape India's educational landscape for years to come.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Sunetra Pawar remembers D Y Patil's legacy in education and social service
Deputy Chief Minister Sunetra Ajit Pawar paid tribute to Dr D Y Patil, calling him an inspiring leader whose lifelong dedication to education and social service transformed countless lives. She said his vision led to the establishment of hundreds of educational institutions across the country, creating opportunities for lakhs of students, and added that his contributions to education, healthcare, sports and social welfare would be remembered for generations.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Sunetra Pawar remembers D Y Patil's legacy in education and social service
Deputy Chief Minister Sunetra Ajit Pawar paid tribute to Dr D Y Patil, calling him an inspiring leader whose lifelong dedication to education and social service transformed countless lives. She said his vision led to the establishment of hundreds of educational institutions across the country, creating opportunities for lakhs of students, and added that his contributions to education, healthcare, sports and social welfare would be remembered for generations.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: D Y Patil, educationist and former Governor, passes away at 92
Padma Shri Dr D Y Patil, founder of the D Y Patil Group of educational institutions, former Governor and veteran public leader, passed away at the age of 92 after a prolonged illness at his residence in Kolhapur on Tuesday. His demise has prompted condolences from political leaders, academicians and members of the education fraternity across the country. He is survived by his sons, Satej Patil, Sanjay Patil and Ajinkya Patil.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: D Y Patil, educationist and former Governor, passes away at 92
Padma Shri Dr D Y Patil, founder of the D Y Patil Group of educational institutions, former Governor and veteran public leader, passed away at the age of 92 after a prolonged illness at his residence in Kolhapur on Tuesday. His demise has prompted condolences from political leaders, academicians and members of the education fraternity across the country. He is survived by his sons, Satej Patil, Sanjay Patil and Ajinkya Patil.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Fake police IDs used to siphon salaries; two Mumbai Police staffers suspended
Mumbai Police has suspended two ministerial staffers after fake service and DCPS IDs were allegedly created for 10 fictitious police personnel, leading to fraudulent salary payments and financial loss to the government. A criminal case has been registered at Samta Nagar Police Station, and the suspension will remain in effect pending the preliminary inquiry and court proceedings.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Fake police IDs used to siphon salaries; two Mumbai Police staffers suspended
Mumbai Police has suspended two ministerial staffers after fake service and DCPS IDs were allegedly created for 10 fictitious police personnel, leading to fraudulent salary payments and financial loss to the government. A criminal case has been registered at Samta Nagar Police Station, and the suspension will remain in effect pending the preliminary inquiry and court proceedings.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Suspended Mumbai Police staffers linked to fake ID fraud
As per the official statement, a suspension order was issued by the Joint Commissioner of Police (Administration) on July 31. The suspended employees have been identified as Vijaya Ashok Chavan, an office superintendent with the armed police at Marol, and Amol Arunrao Meshram, a senior clerk with the Western Regional Division. The official order further stated that both officials were previously posted at the office of the Additional Commissioner of Police, Northern Regional Division, Mumbai, during the period when the alleged irregularities took place.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Suspended Mumbai Police staffers linked to fake ID fraud
As per the official statement, a suspension order was issued by the Joint Commissioner of Police (Administration) on July 31. The suspended employees have been identified as Vijaya Ashok Chavan, an office superintendent with the armed police at Marol, and Amol Arunrao Meshram, a senior clerk with the Western Regional Division. The official order further stated that both officials were previously posted at the office of the Additional Commissioner of Police, Northern Regional Division, Mumbai, during the period when the alleged irregularities took place.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Two Mumbai Police staffers suspended over fake salary fraud
Two ministerial staffers of the <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-crime-news/article/mid-day-special-inside-the-mumbai-police-probe-thats-raising-more-questions-than-answers-23642875" rel="nofollow">Mumbai Police</a> have been suspended for their alleged involvement in a financial fraud in which fake service and Defined Contribution Pension Scheme (DCPS) IDs were allegedly created in the names of 10 non-existent police personnel, enabling the processing of their salaries, officials said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Two Mumbai Police staffers suspended over fake salary fraud
Two ministerial staffers of the Mumbai Police have been suspended for their alleged involvement in a financial fraud in which fake service and Defined Contribution Pension Scheme (DCPS) IDs were allegedly created in the names of 10 non-existent police personnel, enabling the processing of their salaries, officials said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Siddhivinayak Trust says police probe into donation row is underway
The Siddhivinayak Temple Trust said police have detained eight individuals in connection with the alleged donation irregularities, all of whom were later granted bail after police custody. The trust said the investigation is ongoing and that it is fully cooperating with authorities while an audit of the temple's donations is also being carried out.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Siddhivinayak Trust says police probe into donation row is underway
The Siddhivinayak Temple Trust said police have detained eight individuals in connection with the alleged donation irregularities, all of whom were later granted bail after police custody. The trust said the investigation is ongoing and that it is fully cooperating with authorities while an audit of the temple's donations is also being carried out.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Siddhivinayak Trust says audit will verify donation records
According to the trust, the matter is already under police investigation, and action has been initiated against those accused in connection with the case. The trust also said donations received by the temple have increased over the past two years and maintained that an audit would help verify the financial records and address concerns surrounding the alleged irregularities.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Siddhivinayak Trust says audit will verify donation records
According to the trust, the matter is already under police investigation, and action has been initiated against those accused in connection with the case. The trust also said donations received by the temple have increased over the past two years and maintained that an audit would help verify the financial records and address concerns surrounding the alleged irregularities.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Sidhivinayak Trust orders audit after Raj Thackeray's Rs 18 crore claim
The Siddhivinayak Temple Trust has sought an audit of the temple's donations following allegations by <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mns-chief-raj-thackeray-alleges-rs-18-crore-siddhivinayak-temple-donation-irregularity-sanjay-raut-backs-claim-23642845" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray</a> that Rs 18 crore had been stolen from the temple's donation collections.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Sidhivinayak Trust orders audit after Raj Thackeray's Rs 18 crore claim
The Siddhivinayak Temple Trust has sought an audit of the temple's donations following allegations by Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray that Rs 18 crore had been stolen from the temple's donation collections.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Four Mumbai lakes continue to overflow amid healthy water stock
The report stated that <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-lake-levels-water-stock-at-88-58-per-cent-as-four-reservoirs-continue-overflowing-23642532" rel="nofollow">Vihar Lake </a>has been overflowing since July 7, followed by Tulsi Lake later the same day. Tansa Dam started overflowing on July 22, while Modak Sagar Dam began overflowing on July 23. Meanwhile, the Middle Vaitarna WSCPO gate remains closed, and the release of water from Upper Vaitarna has remained suspended since July 6, according to the Hydraulic Engineer's Department. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-lake-levels-see-slight-dip-to-89-94-per-cent-four-reservoirs-continue-to-overflow-23643092" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Read more here</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Four Mumbai lakes continue to overflow amid healthy water stock
The report stated that Vihar Lake has been overflowing since July 7, followed by Tulsi Lake later the same day. Tansa Dam started overflowing on July 22, while Modak Sagar Dam began overflowing on July 23. Meanwhile, the Middle Vaitarna WSCPO gate remains closed, and the release of water from Upper Vaitarna has remained suspended since July 6, according to the Hydraulic Engineer's Department. Read more here

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai's lake levels remain above last year's water stock
The current stock stays higher than the same period last year, when the reservoirs contained 12,91,877 million litres (89.26 per cent). Furthermore, the lake levels remain significantly higher than 2024, when the lakes had 12,89,614 million litres, accounting for 89.10 per cent of the total live storage.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai's lake levels remain above last year's water stock
The current stock stays higher than the same period last year, when the reservoirs contained 12,91,877 million litres (89.26 per cent). Furthermore, the lake levels remain significantly higher than 2024, when the lakes had 12,89,614 million litres, accounting for 89.10 per cent of the total live storage.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai's drinking water reserves remain at 89.94 per cent
Mumbai's seven lakes, which supply drinking water to the city, collectively held 12,95,982 <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-water-stock-reaches-90-06-per-cent-as-seven-lakes-hold-13-03-lakh-million-litres-23642912" rel="nofollow">million litres of water</a>, or 89.94 per cent of their total live storage capacity, as of 6 am on Monday, August 3, according to the Hydraulic Engineer's Department at the Bhandup Master Control Centre.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai's drinking water reserves remain at 89.94 per cent
Mumbai's seven lakes, which supply drinking water to the city, collectively held 12,95,982 million litres of water, or 89.94 per cent of their total live storage capacity, as of 6 am on Monday, August 3, according to the Hydraulic Engineer's Department at the Bhandup Master Control Centre.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai records light rainfall as IMD urges caution during high tide
Mumbai recorded light rainfall over the past 24 hours, with the Island City receiving 3.06 mm, the Eastern Suburbs 6.31 mm, and the Western Suburbs 4.15 mm. Authorities have advised residents and commuters to remain cautious, especially during high tide, as moderate rain could lead to waterlogging in low-lying areas.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai records light rainfall as IMD urges caution during high tide
Mumbai recorded light rainfall over the past 24 hours, with the Island City receiving 3.06 mm, the Eastern Suburbs 6.31 mm, and the Western Suburbs 4.15 mm. Authorities have advised residents and commuters to remain cautious, especially during high tide, as moderate rain could lead to waterlogging in low-lying areas.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: High tide of 4.11 metres expected at 3.17 pm
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has issued the day's tidal forecast, with a high tide of 4.11 metres expected at 3.17 pm. Another high tide of 3.70 metres is forecast at 4.09 am on August 5. The city will witness a low tide of 1.06 metres at 9.25 pm, followed by another low tide of 1.87 metres at 9.33 am on August 5. Residents in coastal and low-lying areas are advised to remain cautious during high tide.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: High tide of 4.11 metres expected at 3.17 pm
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has issued the day's tidal forecast, with a high tide of 4.11 metres expected at 3.17 pm. Another high tide of 3.70 metres is forecast at 4.09 am on August 5. The city will witness a low tide of 1.06 metres at 9.25 pm, followed by another low tide of 1.87 metres at 9.33 am on August 5. Residents in coastal and low-lying areas are advised to remain cautious during high tide.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;Moderate rain likely under cloudy skies
Mumbai is expected to witness a generally cloudy sky with moderate rainfall across the city and suburbs on Tuesday, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). Intermittent showers are likely through the day as monsoon conditions remain active. Residents are advised to plan their travel accordingly and stay alert for any weather-related advisories.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;Moderate rain likely under cloudy skies
Mumbai is expected to witness a generally cloudy sky with moderate rainfall across the city and suburbs on Tuesday, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). Intermittent showers are likely through the day as monsoon conditions remain active. Residents are advised to plan their travel accordingly and stay alert for any weather-related advisories.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Maharashtra strengthens student-centric education, says CM Fadnavis
Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said Maharashtra continues to rank among the country's leading states in school education. He stated that the government is strengthening a student-centric education system by focusing on quality learning, promoting Marathi, preserving the state's history and expanding modern educational infrastructure.
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Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Maharashtra strengthens student-centric education, says CM Fadnavis
Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said Maharashtra continues to rank among the country's leading states in school education. He stated that the government is strengthening a student-centric education system by focusing on quality learning, promoting Marathi, preserving the state's history and expanding modern educational infrastructure.
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Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Rare sea slug recorded in Maharashtra for first time
A rare Sargassum sea slug spotted during low tide at Bhuigaon Beach in Vasai has become the first documented record of the species in Maharashtra, exciting marine biodiversity enthusiasts. Wildlife photographer Datta Pednekar photographed the unusual nudibranch in February. Experts said the documented sighting will improve understanding of Maharashtra's marine biodiversity and strengthen records of species found along the state's coastline.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Rare sea slug recorded in Maharashtra for first time
A rare Sargassum sea slug spotted during low tide at Bhuigaon Beach in Vasai has become the first documented record of the species in Maharashtra, exciting marine biodiversity enthusiasts. Wildlife photographer Datta Pednekar photographed the unusual nudibranch in February. Experts said the documented sighting will improve understanding of Maharashtra's marine biodiversity and strengthen records of species found along the state's coastline.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Night watchman found dead in Juhu building tank
A 40-year-old night watchman was allegedly murdered while on duty at a residential building in Juhu on the night of August 1. The body of Manoj Kumar Yadav was discovered inside an underground water tank at Abhijeet Building on NS Road No. 11 by a colleague the next morning.&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Night watchman found dead in Juhu building tank
A 40-year-old night watchman was allegedly murdered while on duty at a residential building in Juhu on the night of August 1. The body of Manoj Kumar Yadav was discovered inside an underground water tank at Abhijeet Building on NS Road No. 11 by a colleague the next morning.&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Sanpada residents resent smart meters
Residents of Navi Mumbai&rsquo;s Sanpada node have raised concerns over the alleged installation of smart meters without their knowledge while also claiming &nbsp;that the Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (MSEDCL) is disconnecting their electricity without prior notice, even in cases where consumers claim to have paid their bills online.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Sanpada residents resent smart meters
Residents of Navi Mumbai&rsquo;s Sanpada node have raised concerns over the alleged installation of smart meters without their knowledge while also claiming &nbsp;that the Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (MSEDCL) is disconnecting their electricity without prior notice, even in cases where consumers claim to have paid their bills online.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Centre admits pendency crisis, bets on tech and reforms to speed up justice
Centre tells Rajya Sabha nearly five crore cases remain pending; says digital courts, fast-track courts and legal reforms are key to reducing delays.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Centre admits pendency crisis, bets on tech and reforms to speed up justice
Centre tells Rajya Sabha nearly five crore cases remain pending; says digital courts, fast-track courts and legal reforms are key to reducing delays.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Maharashtra FDA has no list of FSSAI-compliant restaurants despite crackdown
While the Maharashtra FDA has publicly named restaurants, clubs and hotels found violating food safety norms, it does not maintain an official list of establishments consistently complying with FSSAI guidelines. Hoteliers say such a mechanism would reward compliance and distinguish operator lapses.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Maharashtra FDA has no list of FSSAI-compliant restaurants despite crackdown
While the Maharashtra FDA has publicly named restaurants, clubs and hotels found violating food safety norms, it does not maintain an official list of establishments consistently complying with FSSAI guidelines. Hoteliers say such a mechanism would reward compliance and distinguish operator lapses.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Cobra bite claims life of eight-year-old in Palghar
An eight-year-old girl, Shravani Akshay Mandal,<a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/Dombivli-s-Bharat-Kene-snake-rescuer-dies-from-cobra-bite-18564188" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"> died after being bitten by an Indian spectacled cobra</a> while lying on a mattress with her sister at their home in Varkunti village in Palghar district on Sunday afternoon. The snake bit the child through a bedsheet while the girls were watching videos on a mobile phone.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Cobra bite claims life of eight-year-old in Palghar
An eight-year-old girl, Shravani Akshay Mandal, died after being bitten by an Indian spectacled cobra while lying on a mattress with her sister at their home in Varkunti village in Palghar district on Sunday afternoon. The snake bit the child through a bedsheet while the girls were watching videos on a mobile phone.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;Dongri residents allege BMC ignored drain cleaning for 15 days, fear dengue and malaria outbreak
Residents of Nishanpada in Dongri have alleged that the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has failed to clean their locality for the past 15 days, resulting in overflowing drains, stagnant water and a sharp increase in mosquito breeding, raising fears of vector-borne diseases.
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Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;Dongri residents allege BMC ignored drain cleaning for 15 days, fear dengue and malaria outbreak
Residents of Nishanpada in Dongri have alleged that the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has failed to clean their locality for the past 15 days, resulting in overflowing drains, stagnant water and a sharp increase in mosquito breeding, raising fears of vector-borne diseases.
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Mumbai News LIVE Updates: The Maharashtra Association of Resident Doctors has announced an indefinite statewide strike from midnight on Wednesday, opposing MMC registration for homoeopathy practitioners. Thank you for following our live coverage today. This live blog is now closed.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: The Maharashtra Association of Resident Doctors has announced an indefinite statewide strike from midnight on Wednesday

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