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Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Raj Thackeray says Centre failed to honour assurances given to Sonam Wangchuk
They offered assurances but failed to follow through, according to him. Addressing the chaos surrounding the NEET exam, dismissing the minister responsible for it, and ensuring transparency in these examinations are Wangchuk's only demands, he said, adding that there was nothing wrong in them.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Raj Thackeray says Centre failed to honour assurances given to Sonam Wangchuk
They offered assurances but failed to follow through, according to him. Addressing the chaos surrounding the NEET exam, dismissing the minister responsible for it, and ensuring transparency in these examinations are Wangchuk's only demands, he said, adding that there was nothing wrong in them.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Raj Thackeray says Centre ignored Sonam Wangchuk's demands for Ladakh despite protests
Wangchuk demanded separate statehood for Ladakh, two Lok Sabha constituencies for the region, and the protection of local people's land rights. He also undertook hunger strikes and protests to this end, yet the government took no action.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Raj Thackeray says Centre ignored Sonam Wangchuk's demands for Ladakh despite protests
Wangchuk demanded separate statehood for Ladakh, two Lok Sabha constituencies for the region, and the protection of local people's land rights. He also undertook hunger strikes and protests to this end, yet the government took no action.&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: 'Sonam Wangchuk later realised BJP's intentions over Ladakh were not honest'
Later, when Ladakh was declared a separate territory, Wangchuk initially appreciated the BJP's move, the MNS chief added. However, Wangchuk eventually realised that the BJP's intentions were far from honest.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: 'Sonam Wangchuk later realised BJP's intentions over Ladakh were not honest'
Later, when Ladakh was declared a separate territory, Wangchuk initially appreciated the BJP's move, the MNS chief added. However, Wangchuk eventually realised that the BJP's intentions were far from honest.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Raj Thackeray says BJP praised Sonam Wangchuk in 2018, now targeting his protest
In 2018, Wangchuk was invited to the 'Re-Invest' conference, where the party praised him after listening to his insights on non-conventional energy. Naturally, because the party wanted to showcase its commitment to non-conventional energy.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Raj Thackeray says BJP praised Sonam Wangchuk in 2018, now targeting his protest
In 2018, Wangchuk was invited to the 'Re-Invest' conference, where the party praised him after listening to his insights on non-conventional energy. Naturally, because the party wanted to showcase its commitment to non-conventional energy.&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: MNS chief Raj Thackeray accuses BJP of crushing protests, says party values people only when politically convenient
The government finds it all too easy to crush a protest staged for a worthy cause and to inflict physical suffering upon the protester. There was a time when the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) held Sonam Wangchuk in high regard. BJP always cherishes an individual only as long as it serves their convenience, he said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: MNS chief Raj Thackeray accuses BJP of crushing protests, says party values people only when politically convenient
The government finds it all too easy to crush a protest staged for a worthy cause and to inflict physical suffering upon the protester. There was a time when the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) held Sonam Wangchuk in high regard. BJP always cherishes an individual only as long as it serves their convenience, he said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Raj Thackeray expresses concern over Sonam Wangchuk's health, says 'government has decided to sacrifice him'
"The reports regarding his (Wangchuk's) health and the visuals on television are certainly alarming. It is deeply distressing to say this, but it appears the government has decided to sacrifice Sonam Wangchuk, and by extension, the very space for protest in this country," Thackeray said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Raj Thackeray expresses concern over Sonam Wangchuk's health, says 'government has decided to sacrifice him'
"The reports regarding his (Wangchuk's) health and the visuals on television are certainly alarming. It is deeply distressing to say this, but it appears the government has decided to sacrifice Sonam Wangchuk, and by extension, the very space for protest in this country," Thackeray said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Raj Thackeray questions BJP over alleged Ayodhya Ram temple donation scam, says institutions have been 'captured'
In a post on X, Thackeray asked if this government can remain a silent spectator while the donations in the Ayodhya Ram temple were being looted, what impact a citizens' protest could possibly have on it. Institutions that ought to function impartially have been co-opted, and elections are being manipulated to suit specific agendas. Exorbitant amounts of money are being spent on this, yet the mainstream media largely fails to question the source of these funds, the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) president alleged.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Raj Thackeray questions BJP over alleged Ayodhya Ram temple donation scam, says institutions have been 'captured'
In a post on X, Thackeray asked if this government can remain a silent spectator while the donations in the Ayodhya Ram temple were being looted, what impact a citizens' protest could possibly have on it. Institutions that ought to function impartially have been co-opted, and elections are being manipulated to suit specific agendas. Exorbitant amounts of money are being spent on this, yet the mainstream media largely fails to question the source of these funds, the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) president alleged.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Govt appears to be sacrificing very space for protest in country: Raj Thackeray on Wangchuk's stir MNS chief Raj Thackeray on Thursday hit out at the Centre over climate activist Sonam Wangchuk's ongoing hunger strike, saying the government has perhaps decided to sacrifice the very space for a protest in the country. Wangchuk, an education reformer, joined the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP)'s protest at Jantar Mantar in Delhi on June 28 and has been on an indefinite hunger strike since then against alleged examination irregularities and demand sacking of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Govt appears to be sacrificing very space for protest in country: Raj Thackeray on Wangchuk's stirMNS chief Raj Thackeray on Thursday hit out at the Centre over climate activist Sonam Wangchuk's ongoing hunger strike, saying the government has perhaps decided to sacrifice the very space for a protest in the country. Wangchuk, an education reformer, joined the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP)'s protest at Jantar Mantar in Delhi on June 28 and has been on an indefinite hunger strike since then against alleged examination irregularities and demand sacking of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. (PTI)&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Tatkare denies meeting Jayant Patil, says Fadnavis meeting had no link to his visit Tatkare completely denied any joint meeting, stating, "Jayant Patil was not present during our meeting with Devendra Fadnavis, nor did we meet him there. I fail to understand the logic behind the rumors that Jayant Patil joined us to demand the Finance portfolio. Jayant Rao has already clarified the purpose of his independent visit. He is a senior, self-made leader who has previously handled the state's finance ministry. Our meeting had absolutely no connection with his visit."

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Tatkare denies meeting Jayant Patil, says Fadnavis meeting had no link to his visitTatkare completely denied any joint meeting, stating, "Jayant Patil was not present during our meeting with Devendra Fadnavis, nor did we meet him there. I fail to understand the logic behind the rumors that Jayant Patil joined us to demand the Finance portfolio. Jayant Rao has already clarified the purpose of his independent visit. He is a senior, self-made leader who has previously handled the state's finance ministry. Our meeting had absolutely no connection with his visit."

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Tatkare says Sunetra Pawar is informed before and after every political meeting
"However, whenever there is a political matter or something concerning the party, we discuss it comprehensively. Sunetra Pawar is always informed about political meetings beforehand, and a detailed briefing is given to her afterward," he explained, adding that having spent 40 years in politics, he is well-aware of political protocol.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Tatkare says Sunetra Pawar is informed before and after every political meeting
"However, whenever there is a political matter or something concerning the party, we discuss it comprehensively. Sunetra Pawar is always informed about political meetings beforehand, and a detailed briefing is given to her afterward," he explained, adding that having spent 40 years in politics, he is well-aware of political protocol.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Supriya Sule dismisses rumours of Sharad Pawar-led NCP joining NDA
Reports had also surfaced claiming that Jayant Patil, a senior leader from the Sharad Pawar faction, was present at the 'Varsha' bungalow alongside Tatkare and Patel, sparking rumours that the Sharad Pawar-led NCP might join the NDA alliance. NCP leader Supriya Sule had already rejected these claims.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Supriya Sule dismisses rumours of Sharad Pawar-led NCP joining NDA
Reports had also surfaced claiming that Jayant Patil, a senior leader from the Sharad Pawar faction, was present at the 'Varsha' bungalow alongside Tatkare and Patel, sparking rumours that the Sharad Pawar-led NCP might join the NDA alliance. NCP leader Supriya Sule had already rejected these claims.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Tatkare says meeting with CM Fadnavis was for constituency work, not politics
Clarifying the nature of the meeting, Tatkare emphasised that every meeting with the Chief Minister does not inherently carry a political motive. "I am a Member of Parliament, and I have various developmental works related to my constituency. I had some proposals that needed to be routed through the state government to Delhi. It is neither practical nor expected to inform everyone about routine administrative works.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Tatkare says meeting with CM Fadnavis was for constituency work, not politics
Clarifying the nature of the meeting, Tatkare emphasised that every meeting with the Chief Minister does not inherently carry a political motive. "I am a Member of Parliament, and I have various developmental works related to my constituency. I had some proposals that needed to be routed through the state government to Delhi. It is neither practical nor expected to inform everyone about routine administrative works.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Tatkare says rapport with Sunetra Pawar is seamless, dismisses speculation over explanation meeting
Drawing a parallel to the past, Tatkare added that he shared an unbroken 35-year bond with the late Ajit Pawar, who always understood their actions effortlessly. He emphasised that a similar seamless rapport is now maintained with Sunetra Pawar, dismissing any claims that she had summoned them to demand an explanation.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Tatkare says rapport with Sunetra Pawar is seamless, dismisses speculation over explanation meeting
Drawing a parallel to the past, Tatkare added that he shared an unbroken 35-year bond with the late Ajit Pawar, who always understood their actions effortlessly. He emphasised that a similar seamless rapport is now maintained with Sunetra Pawar, dismissing any claims that she had summoned them to demand an explanation.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Tatkare dismisses speculation, says Sunetra Pawar was kept informed of meeting
Responding to queries about whether Sunetra Pawar was oblivious of the meeting, Tatkare stated, "This is an internal party matter, and there is absolutely no room for double-mindedness. Sunetra Pawar is our National President. We regularly update her on all necessary developments. Our communication and tuning are excellent."

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Tatkare dismisses speculation, says Sunetra Pawar was kept informed of meeting
Responding to queries about whether Sunetra Pawar was oblivious of the meeting, Tatkare stated, "This is an internal party matter, and there is absolutely no room for double-mindedness. Sunetra Pawar is our National President. We regularly update her on all necessary developments. Our communication and tuning are excellent."

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: NCP buzz after Sunil Tatkare, Praful Patel meet CM Fadnavis amid speculation over party dynamics
Speculation had been rife in political circles after Sunil Tatkare and Praful Patel met CM Fadnavis at his official residence, 'Varsha' on Tuesday night. Rumours suggested that Sunetra Pawar and Parth Pawar were unaware of the developments, leading to intense speculation about the party's internal dynamics.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: NCP buzz after Sunil Tatkare, Praful Patel meet CM Fadnavis amid speculation over party dynamics
Speculation had been rife in political circles after Sunil Tatkare and Praful Patel met CM Fadnavis at his official residence, 'Varsha' on Tuesday night. Rumours suggested that Sunetra Pawar and Parth Pawar were unaware of the developments, leading to intense speculation about the party's internal dynamics.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: No rift in party, all decisions communicated to Sunetra Pawar, clarifies Tatkare after meeting Maha CM 
Refuting widespread rumours of internal friction within the Nationalist Congress Party (Ajit Pawar faction), Maharashtra unit chief and MP, Sunil Tatkare, on Thursday clarified that the party stands completely united. Addressing a press conference, Tatkare dismissed reports claiming that the party’s National President, Sunetra Pawar, was kept in the dark about his recent meeting with Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis. (IANS)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;No rift in party, all decisions communicated to Sunetra Pawar, clarifies Tatkare after meeting Maha CM&nbsp;
Refuting widespread rumours of internal friction within the Nationalist Congress Party (Ajit Pawar faction), Maharashtra unit chief and MP, Sunil Tatkare, on Thursday clarified that the party stands completely united. Addressing a press conference, Tatkare dismissed reports claiming that the party&rsquo;s National President, Sunetra Pawar, was kept in the dark about his recent meeting with Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis. (IANS)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: One of the accused was out on bail in 2024 murder case
Accused Faiz is a history-sheeter who was previously arrested for a murder in 2024 and was currently out on bail, Crime Branch Unit IV senior inspector Rajesh Gajjal said. The murder was the fallout of an old enmity, he said, adding that further probe into the case is underway.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: One of the accused was out on bail in 2024 murder case
Accused Faiz is a history-sheeter who was previously arrested for a murder in 2024 and was currently out on bail, Crime Branch Unit IV senior inspector Rajesh Gajjal said. The murder was the fallout of an old enmity, he said, adding that further probe into the case is underway.&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Crime branch arrests two siblings after probe; victim had motorcycle theft cases, say police
A probe began after a case was registered at Mumbra police station under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita sections pertaining to murder, destruction of evidence and other offences, he said. "The breakthrough in the case was achieved by Crime Branch Unit IV in Ulhasnagar, leading to the arrest of the two siblings. The probe also found victim Shaikh had motorcycle theft cases against his name," Deputy Commissioner of Police (Crime) Amarsingh Jadhav told reporters.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Crime branch arrests two siblings after probe; victim had motorcycle theft cases, say police
A probe began after a case was registered at Mumbra police station under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita sections pertaining to murder, destruction of evidence and other offences, he said. "The breakthrough in the case was achieved by Crime Branch Unit IV in Ulhasnagar, leading to the arrest of the two siblings. The probe also found victim Shaikh had motorcycle theft cases against his name," Deputy Commissioner of Police (Crime) Amarsingh Jadhav told reporters.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Man’s throat slit, body parts dumped to conceal identity
"They slit Shaikh's throat with a sharp knife and, in a bid to conceal his identity, severed his head and both hands before dumping the body parts at a secluded spot in Khardigaon. The accused also filmed the act on a mobile phone," the official said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Man&rsquo;s throat slit, body parts dumped to conceal identity
"They slit Shaikh's throat with a sharp knife and, in a bid to conceal his identity, severed his head and both hands before dumping the body parts at a secluded spot in Khardigaon. The accused also filmed the act on a mobile phone," the official said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Siblings held for killing man, dismembering body and recording act on mobile phone Two brothers were arrested for allegedly decapitating a 23-year-old man, cutting off his limbs and recording the horrific killing on a mobile phone, a Thane police official said on Thursday. The police official said Aman Mustakeen Shaikh, a resident of Mumbra, was abducted allegedly by Faiz Sultan Malim (24) and his brother Alban Sultan Malim (23), both auto-rickshaw drivers residing in the Shil Daighar area, on March 13. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Siblings held for killing man, dismembering body and recording act on mobile phoneTwo brothers were arrested for allegedly decapitating a 23-year-old man, cutting off his limbs and recording the horrific killing on a mobile phone, a Thane police official said on Thursday. The police official said Aman Mustakeen Shaikh, a resident of Mumbra, was abducted allegedly by Faiz Sultan Malim (24) and his brother Alban Sultan Malim (23), both auto-rickshaw drivers residing in the Shil Daighar area, on March 13. (PTI)&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: District administration had banned entry near water bodies during monsoon 
The district administration has already issued a prohibitory order banning entry near water bodies across the region during the ongoing monsoon season.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: District administration had banned entry near water bodies during monsoon&nbsp;
The district administration has already issued a prohibitory order banning entry near water bodies across the region during the ongoing monsoon season.&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Warning boards ignored, two boys swept away by strong currents at Arnala beach
Arnala sarpanch Nandkumar Gharat told reporters that although warning boards had been prominently installed along the beach, the picnickers continued to venture into choppy waters. "These boys bypassed the attention of the lifesavers on duty, entered the water, and were subsequently washed away by the tide," Gharat said, appealing to citizens and tourists to strictly avoid venturing near the sea.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Warning boards ignored, two boys swept away by strong currents at Arnala beach
Arnala sarpanch Nandkumar Gharat told reporters that although warning boards had been prominently installed along the beach, the picnickers continued to venture into choppy waters. "These boys bypassed the attention of the lifesavers on duty, entered the water, and were subsequently washed away by the tide," Gharat said, appealing to citizens and tourists to strictly avoid venturing near the sea.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Two boys swept away by strong currents, rescue operation underway
The rescue teams are facing significant challenges due to the rough weather conditions, he said. "Our rescue boat struggled to withstand the turbulent waves. Currently, the tide is so strong that even trained swimmers cannot brave the water," the fire brigade official added.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Two boys swept away by strong currents, rescue operation underway
The rescue teams are facing significant challenges due to the rough weather conditions, he said. "Our rescue boat struggled to withstand the turbulent waves. Currently, the tide is so strong that even trained swimmers cannot brave the water," the fire brigade official added.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Two boys swept away by strong sea currents during swim off Vasai coast; two rescued
An official of the Vasai Virar City Municipal Corporation (VVCMC) fire brigade said the department received an emergency call around 10.45 am, informing them that four boys had ventured into the sea for swimming and were finding it difficult to come out. "On-duty lifesavers immediately launched a rescue operation and managed to pull two of the boys to safety. However, the other two were swiftly carried away by the strong current," the official said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Two boys swept away by strong sea currents during swim off Vasai coast; two rescued
An official of the Vasai Virar City Municipal Corporation (VVCMC) fire brigade said the department received an emergency call around 10.45 am, informing them that four boys had ventured into the sea for swimming and were finding it difficult to come out. "On-duty lifesavers immediately launched a rescue operation and managed to pull two of the boys to safety. However, the other two were swiftly carried away by the strong current," the official said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Two teenage boys feared drowned off Arnala beach in Palghar Two teenage boys are feared to have drowned in the Arabian Sea after they were swept away by a high tide off Arnala beach in Maharashtra's Palghar district on Thursday morning, officials said. A search operation is currently underway to trace the missing boys, identified as Ayan and Soyab, both aged 17 years, they said. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Two teenage boys feared drowned off Arnala beach in PalgharTwo teenage boys are feared to have drowned in the Arabian Sea after they were swept away by a high tide off Arnala beach in Maharashtra's Palghar district on Thursday morning, officials said. A search operation is currently underway to trace the missing boys, identified as Ayan and Soyab, both aged 17 years, they said. (PTI)&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Two teenagers feared drowned after being swept away at Arnala beach
Two 17-year-old boys are feared to have drowned after they were swept away by high tide at Arnala beach in Maharashtra's Palghar district on Thursday morning. A search operation is underway to trace the missing teenagers, identified as Ayan and Soyab.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;Two teenagers feared drowned after being swept away at Arnala beach
Two 17-year-old boys are feared to have drowned after they were swept away by high tide at Arnala beach in Maharashtra's Palghar district on Thursday morning. A search operation is underway to trace the missing teenagers, identified as Ayan and Soyab.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Kunal Kamra says Sahyog Portal enables online censorship; HC presses Centre for response
Stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra has told the Bombay High Court that the Centre's Sahyog Portal facilitates online censorship and that the amended IT Rules allow content takedowns without adequate safeguards. After noting that the Centre had not filed its affidavit despite earlier directions, the court asked the Union government to respond to the plea.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;Kunal Kamra says Sahyog Portal enables online censorship; HC presses Centre for response
Stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra has told the Bombay High Court that the Centre's Sahyog Portal facilitates online censorship and that the amended IT Rules allow content takedowns without adequate safeguards. After noting that the Centre had not filed its affidavit despite earlier directions, the court asked the Union government to respond to the plea.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Bombay HC seeks Centre's reply on Kunal Kamra's plea against Sahyog Portal
The Bombay High Court on Thursday directed the Centre to file its affidavit on comedian Kunal Kamra's petition challenging the constitutional validity of the government's Sahyog Portal. Kamra has also questioned the amended IT Rules that require social media platforms to remove objectionable content within 36 hours.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;Bombay HC seeks Centre's reply on Kunal Kamra's plea against Sahyog Portal
The Bombay High Court on Thursday directed the Centre to file its affidavit on comedian Kunal Kamra's petition challenging the constitutional validity of the government's Sahyog Portal. Kamra has also questioned the amended IT Rules that require social media platforms to remove objectionable content within 36 hours.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Raj Thackeray criticises Centre over Sonam Wangchuk's fast, urges action on NEET concerns
Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray on Thursday criticised the BJP-led Central government over educationist and climate activist <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/news/india-news/article/sonam-wangchuk-hunger-strike-cjp-calls-for-one-day-mass-fast-at-jantar-mantar-on-thursday-23639923" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Sonam Wangchuk's ongoing fast</a>, expressing concern over his health and alleging that the Centre was ignoring a legitimate public movement.<a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/raj-thackeray-criticises-centre-over-sonam-wangchuks-fast-urges-action-on-neet-concerns-23640059" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Read more here</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Raj Thackeray criticises Centre over Sonam Wangchuk's fast, urges action on NEET concerns
Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray on Thursday criticised the BJP-led Central government over educationist and climate activist Sonam Wangchuk's ongoing fast, expressing concern over his health and alleging that the Centre was ignoring a legitimate public movement.Read more here

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Minor girl injured after motorcycle allegedly driven on wrong side in Andheri
A minor girl was injured in a hit-and-run incident in<a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/andheri-best-bus-crash-victims-family-demands-accountability-23639800" rel="nofollow"> Mumbai's Andheri area</a> after being hit by a motorcycle. As per the reports, two people were on a motorcycle that was being allegedly driven on the wrong side. Police officials said that both the accused fled the scene after the accident. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-minor-girl-injured-after-motorcycle-allegedly-driven-on-wrong-side-in-andheri-23640053" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Read more here</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Minor girl injured after motorcycle allegedly driven on wrong side in Andheri
A minor girl was injured in a hit-and-run incident in Mumbai's Andheri area after being hit by a motorcycle. As per the reports, two people were on a motorcycle that was being allegedly driven on the wrong side. Police officials said that both the accused fled the scene after the accident. Read more here

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Bomb scare at BKC Passport Office; search finds no suspicious object
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Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Bomb scare at BKC Passport Office; search finds no suspicious object

Mumbai, Maharashtra: The Passport Office in Mumbai's BKC received a bomb threat via email. Following the alert, police and the bomb disposal squad conducted a thorough search of the premises, but no suspicious object was found. Police have launched an investigation to trace the&hellip; pic.twitter.com/M7sCOfOcLf
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Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Supriya Sule signals openness to Delimitation Bill with uniform seat increase
NCP (SP) leader Supriya Sule said the party may not oppose the proposed Delimitation Bill if it provides a uniform 50% increase in Lok Sabha seats across all states. However, she said any final decision would be taken after discussions within the Opposition INDIA bloc. The Centre is expected to introduce the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill during the Monsoon Session beginning July 20.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;Supriya Sule signals openness to Delimitation Bill with uniform seat increase
NCP (SP) leader Supriya Sule said the party may not oppose the proposed Delimitation Bill if it provides a uniform 50&#37 increase in Lok Sabha seats across all states. However, she said any final decision would be taken after discussions within the Opposition INDIA bloc. The Centre is expected to introduce the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill during the Monsoon Session beginning July 20.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: 'Stop business' notice issued to spice shop linked to Siya Goyal's family
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VIDEO | Ketan Agarwal murder: 'Stop business' notice served to spice shop in Pune owned by accused Siya's family.<a href="https://x.com/hashtag/KetanAgarwalMurderCase?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc-Etfw">#KetanAgarwalMurderCase</a> <a href="https://x.com/hashtag/SiyaGoyal?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc-Etfw">#SiyaGoyal</a> (Full video available on PTI Videos - <a href="https://t.co/n147TvrpG7">https://t.co/n147TvrpG7</a>) <a href="https://t.co/Sx4g0UDVLH">pic.twitter.com/Sx4g0UDVLH</a>
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Mumbai News LIVE Updates: 'Stop business' notice issued to spice shop linked to Siya Goyal's family

VIDEO | Ketan Agarwal murder: 'Stop business' notice served to spice shop in Pune owned by accused Siya's family.#KetanAgarwalMurderCase #SiyaGoyal(Full video available on PTI Videos - https://t.co/n147TvrpG7) pic.twitter.com/Sx4g0UDVLH
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Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Raj Thackeray criticises Centre over Sonam Wangchuk's fast, urges action on NEET concerns
Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray on Thursday criticised the BJP-led Central government over educationist and climate activist <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/news/india-news/article/sonam-wangchuk-hunger-strike-cjp-calls-for-one-day-mass-fast-at-jantar-mantar-on-thursday-23639923" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Sonam Wangchuk's ongoing fast</a>, expressing concern over his health and alleging that the Centre was ignoring a legitimate public movement. With Wangchuk's indefinite hunger strike entering its 19th day, Thackeray said the activist's deteriorating condition was a matter of serious concern and urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to intervene. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/raj-thackeray-criticises-centre-over-sonam-wangchuks-fast-urges-action-on-neet-concerns-23640059" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Read more here</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Raj Thackeray criticises Centre over Sonam Wangchuk's fast, urges action on NEET concerns
Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray on Thursday criticised the BJP-led Central government over educationist and climate activist Sonam Wangchuk's ongoing fast, expressing concern over his health and alleging that the Centre was ignoring a legitimate public movement. With Wangchuk's indefinite hunger strike entering its 19th day, Thackeray said the activist's deteriorating condition was a matter of serious concern and urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to intervene. Read more here
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Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Sanjay Raut invites Fadnavis to Shiv Sena (UBT)'s 'Ram Raksha Andolan' in Nagpur
Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut on Thursday invited Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis to attend the party's 'Ram Raksha Andolan' in Nagpur on July 18. The protest, which will also be attended by Uddhav Thackeray, is being organised over alleged embezzlement of donations at the Ram Temple in Ayodhya.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Sanjay Raut invites Fadnavis to Shiv Sena (UBT)'s 'Ram Raksha Andolan' in Nagpur
Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut on Thursday invited Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis to attend the party's 'Ram Raksha Andolan' in Nagpur on July 18. The protest, which will also be attended by Uddhav Thackeray, is being organised over alleged embezzlement of donations at the Ram Temple in Ayodhya.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Pending farm electricity dues to be scrapped to help farmers get new connections
Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said the Maharashtra government will waive ₹48,000 crore in pending electricity dues to ensure farmers can obtain fresh agricultural power connections. He said many farmers were unable to secure new connections because old arrears remained in their names despite earlier relief on power bills for agricultural pumps up to 7.5 horsepower.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;Pending farm electricity dues to be scrapped to help farmers get new connections
Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said the Maharashtra government will waive ₹48,000 crore in pending electricity dues to ensure farmers can obtain fresh agricultural power connections. He said many farmers were unable to secure new connections because old arrears remained in their names despite earlier relief on power bills for agricultural pumps up to 7.5 horsepower.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Farmers to get relief as Maharashtra waives ₹48,000 crore power dues
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has announced that the state government will waive around Rs 48,000 crore in pending electricity dues of farmers to facilitate fresh agricultural power connections.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Farmers to get relief as Maharashtra waives ₹48,000 crore power dues
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has announced that the state government will waive around Rs 48,000 crore in pending electricity dues of farmers to facilitate fresh agricultural power connections.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Woman sought another ₹15 lakh before police booked her in Thane honey-trap case
Police said the accused later demanded an additional ₹15 lakh and allegedly consulted lawyers in Bhilwara and Thane as part of the extortion plot. Based on the retired Army major's complaint, Kapurbawdi Police have registered a case against her under multiple sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, including cheating, extortion, criminal intimidation and filing a false criminal charge.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Woman sought another ₹15 lakh before police booked her in Thane honey-trap case
Police said the accused later demanded an additional ₹15 lakh and allegedly consulted lawyers in Bhilwara and Thane as part of the extortion plot. Based on the retired Army major's complaint, Kapurbawdi Police have registered a case against her under multiple sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, including cheating, extortion, criminal intimidation and filing a false criminal charge.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Retired Army major alleges two-year honey-trap, ₹20 lakh extortion in Thane
A retired Army major has alleged that a Thane woman honey-trapped and blackmailed him for nearly two years, threatening to implicate him in a false case using photographs, videos and call recordings. Police said she also filed a rape case against him, and allegedly extorted ₹20 lakh from his relative while he was in judicial custody.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;Retired Army major alleges two-year honey-trap, ₹20 lakh extortion in Thane
A retired Army major has alleged that a Thane woman honey-trapped and blackmailed him for nearly two years, threatening to implicate him in a false case using photographs, videos and call recordings. Police said she also filed a rape case against him, and allegedly extorted ₹20 lakh from his relative while he was in judicial custody.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Thane woman booked for allegedly honey-trapping retired Army major, extorting ₹20 lakh
Thane Police have registered a case against a woman for allegedly honey-trapping a 53-year-old retired Army major and extorting ₹20 lakh by threatening to implicate him in false criminal cases. An investigation into the matter is underway.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Thane woman booked for allegedly honey-trapping retired Army major, extorting ₹20 lakh
Thane Police have registered a case against a woman for allegedly honey-trapping a 53-year-old retired Army major and extorting ₹20 lakh by threatening to implicate him in false criminal cases. An investigation into the matter is underway.
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Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Light rain, thundershowers likely; high tide at 1.36 pm
Mumbai is expected to witness a partly cloudy sky with the possibility of light rain or thundershowers in the city and suburbs on Thursday, according to the IMD. The high tide is expected at 1.36 pm (4.89 metres), while the city recorded 0.37 mm of rainfall in the last 24 hours.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Light rain, thundershowers likely; high tide at 1.36 pm
Mumbai is expected to witness a partly cloudy sky with the possibility of light rain or thundershowers in the city and suburbs on Thursday, according to the IMD. The high tide is expected at 1.36 pm (4.89 metres), while the city recorded 0.37 mm of rainfall in the last 24 hours.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Two shifted to Mumbai hospital after late-night train brawl in Thane
Three passengers injured in a late-night clash aboard an Ambernath-bound local train were taken to a government hospital in Kalyan, with two later shifted to Mumbai's Sion Hospital for advanced treatment. The injured have been identified as Raju Waghe (19), Sahil Khandare (19), and Pritesh Kanojia (31).

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;Two shifted to Mumbai hospital after late-night train brawl in Thane
Three passengers injured in a late-night clash aboard an Ambernath-bound local train were taken to a government hospital in Kalyan, with two later shifted to Mumbai's Sion Hospital for advanced treatment. The injured have been identified as Raju Waghe (19), Sahil Khandare (19), and Pritesh Kanojia (31).

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Three injured as seating dispute sparks brawl on Thane local train
Three passengers were injured after a seating dispute turned into a brawl in the luggage compartment of an Ambernath-bound local train in Thane district late Wednesday night. Kalyan GRP said the incident is under investigation.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;Three injured as seating dispute sparks brawl on Thane local train
Three passengers were injured after a seating dispute turned into a brawl in the luggage compartment of an Ambernath-bound local train in Thane district late Wednesday night. Kalyan GRP said the incident is under investigation.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: BMC claims SOP was followed after Coastal Road fire
While motorists were gripped with panic after a car broke out in flames inside the Coastal Road tunnel around noon on Wednesday, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) said the structure’s disaster management system worked very well, and standard operating procedure was followed, preventing a bigger crisis.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: BMC claims SOP was followed after Coastal Road fire
While motorists were gripped with panic after a car broke out in flames inside the Coastal Road tunnel around noon on Wednesday, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) said the structure&rsquo;s disaster management system worked very well, and standard operating procedure was followed, preventing a bigger crisis.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai Coastal Road tunnel car fire causes panic, hundreds abandon vehicles
Employees of Tap Turbo Engineers Pvt Ltd, the firm that maintains the <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/photo/in-photos-car-erupts-in-flames-inside-mumbai-coastal-road-tunnel-112061" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Coastal Road tunnel</a>, described to mid-day the scenes of chaos that unfolded after a car erupted in flames on the southbound lane of the structure around noon on Wednesday.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai Coastal Road tunnel car fire causes panic, hundreds abandon vehicles
Employees of Tap Turbo Engineers Pvt Ltd, the firm that maintains the Coastal Road tunnel, described to mid-day the scenes of chaos that unfolded after a car erupted in flames on the southbound lane of the structure around noon on Wednesday.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Abandoned vehicles slowed fire engines during Mumbai Coastal Road tunnel blaze
The Mumbai Fire Brigade said panic-stricken motorists abandoned their vehicles inside the Mumbai Coastal Road tunnel after a car caught fire on Wednesday, delaying fire engines from Worli and Gowalia Tank. The Nariman Point team managed to reach the scene first.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Abandoned vehicles slowed fire engines during Mumbai Coastal Road tunnel blaze
The Mumbai Fire Brigade said panic-stricken motorists abandoned their vehicles inside the Mumbai Coastal Road tunnel after a car caught fire on Wednesday, delaying fire engines from Worli and Gowalia Tank. The Nariman Point team managed to reach the scene first.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Experts call for public awareness on emergency response
Following the car fire inside the Mumbai Coastal Road tunnel, experts said authorities must focus on public awareness to ensure motorists know how to respond during emergencies. While the BMC said the tunnel's safety systems functioned as intended, experts stressed that preparedness is equally important.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Experts call for public awareness on emergency response
Following the car fire inside the Mumbai Coastal Road tunnel, experts said authorities must focus on public awareness to ensure motorists know how to respond during emergencies. While the BMC said the tunnel's safety systems functioned as intended, experts stressed that preparedness is equally important.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Metal bangle caused injuries in Thane local train brawl, railway probe finds
A preliminary inquiry by the GRP found that the head injuries suffered by two passengers during a late-night brawl on an Ambernath-bound local train were caused by a metal kada (bangle), not a sharp weapon. The fight broke out around 12.30 am over a seating dispute, leaving three passengers injured.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Metal bangle caused injuries in Thane local train brawl, railway probe finds
A preliminary inquiry by the GRP found that the head injuries suffered by two passengers during a late-night brawl on an Ambernath-bound local train were caused by a metal kada (bangle), not a sharp weapon. The fight broke out around 12.30 am over a seating dispute, leaving three passengers injured.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Raj Thackeray voices concern over Sonam Wangchuk's hunger strike
MNS chief Raj Thackeray on Thursday expressed concern over activist Sonam Wangchuk's ongoing hunger strike, saying reports about his deteriorating health were worrying. In a post on X, Thackeray said the government's handling of the protest raised concerns about the space for democratic movements in the country.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Raj Thackeray voices concern over Sonam Wangchuk's hunger strike
MNS chief Raj Thackeray on Thursday expressed concern over activist Sonam Wangchuk's ongoing hunger strike, saying reports about his deteriorating health were worrying. In a post on X, Thackeray said the government's handling of the protest raised concerns about the space for democratic movements in the country.

Mumbai News&nbsp;LIVE Updates: MNS chief Raj Thackeray on Thursday hit out at the Centre over climate activist Sonam Wangchuk's ongoing hunger strike, saying the government has perhaps decided to sacrifice the very space for a protest in the country. This live blog is now closed

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Wangchuk, an education reformer, joined the Cockroach Janata Party's protest at Jantar Mantar in Delhi on June 28 

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