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Mumbai News LIVE Updates: BJP's Satam accuses Rahul Gandhi, Opposition leaders of joining 'anti-Bharat forces'
"A conspiracy is being hatched to stop the country's progress and Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi, (TMC chief) Mamata Banerjee and (SP president) Akhilesh Yadav have joined hands with anti-Bharat forces," Satam claimed. The BJP leader said the Congress and Rahul Gandhi are determined to create chaos in the country because their politics had "finished".

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: BJP's Satam accuses Rahul Gandhi, Opposition leaders of joining 'anti-Bharat forces'
"A conspiracy is being hatched to stop the country's progress and Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi, (TMC chief) Mamata Banerjee and (SP president) Akhilesh Yadav have joined hands with anti-Bharat forces," Satam claimed. The BJP leader said the Congress and Rahul Gandhi are determined to create chaos in the country because their politics had "finished".

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: BJP's Satam asks Rahul Gandhi to disclose passport, foreign travel details
"Rahul Gandhi should show his passport. He should make public the details of his passport, the countries he travelled to, and the people he met who are enemies of our country," Satam told reporters. He said India is becoming an economic superpower and the fourth-largest global economy.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: BJP's Satam asks Rahul Gandhi to disclose passport, foreign travel details
"Rahul Gandhi should show his passport. He should make public the details of his passport, the countries he travelled to, and the people he met who are enemies of our country," Satam told reporters. He said India is becoming an economic superpower and the fourth-largest global economy.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: BJP leaders lead protest march against Rahul Gandhi after Congress demonstration
Satam led a march of BJP activists a day after Rahul Gandhi and other Congress leaders demonstrated outside PM Narendra Modi's residence amid protests by CJP against alleged irregularities in exams. During the march in south Mumbai, BJP workers raised slogans against the Congress, Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: BJP leaders lead protest march against Rahul Gandhi after Congress demonstration
Satam led a march of BJP activists a day after Rahul Gandhi and other Congress leaders demonstrated outside PM Narendra Modi's residence amid protests by CJP against alleged irregularities in exams. During the march in south Mumbai, BJP workers raised slogans against the Congress, Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Rahul met 'enemies' of India during his foreign visits, should make his passport public, says BJP leader Mumbai BJP president and MLA Ameet Satam on Wednesday demanded that Rahul Gandhi make his passport details public, alleging the opposition leader had met "enemies" of India during his foreign visits and was determined to create chaos in the country. He also alleged that Rahul, Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, TMC chief Mamata Banerjee and SP leader Akhilesh Yadav have joined hands with "anti-Bharat" forces to stop India's progress under Prime Minister Narendra Modi. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Rahul met 'enemies' of India during his foreign visits, should make his passport public, says BJP leaderMumbai BJP president and MLA Ameet Satam on Wednesday demanded that Rahul Gandhi make his passport details public, alleging the opposition leader had met "enemies" of India during his foreign visits and was determined to create chaos in the country. He also alleged that Rahul, Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, TMC chief Mamata Banerjee and SP leader Akhilesh Yadav have joined hands with "anti-Bharat" forces to stop India's progress under Prime Minister Narendra Modi. (PTI)&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Heavy police deployment across Mumbai as anti-NEET protests continue
Demonstrations were held at multiple locations, including Shiv Sena Bhavan in Dadar, where protesters raised slogans against the Centre. Police maintained a strong presence across protest sites to prevent any untoward incidents while continuing to monitor the situation.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;Heavy police deployment across Mumbai as anti-NEET protests continue
Demonstrations were held at multiple locations, including Shiv Sena Bhavan in Dadar, where protesters raised slogans against the Centre. Police maintained a strong presence across protest sites to prevent any untoward incidents while continuing to monitor the situation.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Aaditya Thackeray, Amit Thackeray visit police station after detentions
Shiv Sena (UBT) MLA Aaditya Thackeray and MNS leader Amit Thackeray reached the Chembur protest site before visiting the local police station. According to sources, detained protesters were released following their intervention.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;Aaditya Thackeray, Amit Thackeray visit police station after detentions
Shiv Sena (UBT) MLA Aaditya Thackeray and MNS leader Amit Thackeray reached the Chembur protest site before visiting the local police station. According to sources, detained protesters were released following their intervention.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Police detain protesters at Chembur anti-NEET demonstration
Hundreds of protesters gathered at Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar Garden in Chembur in support of the CJP agitation. Police detained several demonstrators for allegedly violating prohibitory orders and dispersed the crowd amid heavy security.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;Police detain protesters at Chembur anti-NEET demonstration
Hundreds of protesters gathered at Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar Garden in Chembur in support of the CJP agitation. Police detained several demonstrators for allegedly violating prohibitory orders and dispersed the crowd amid heavy security.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Senior Congress leaders detained during march towards BJP office in Mumbai
Police stopped Maharashtra Congress chief Harshvardhan Sapkal, CLP leader Vijay Wadettiwar and former minister Naseem Khan as they marched towards the BJP office in south Mumbai. The leaders were detained and taken to Colaba police station after attempting to submit a copy of the Constitution.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;Senior Congress leaders detained during march towards BJP office in Mumbai
Police stopped Maharashtra Congress chief Harshvardhan Sapkal, CLP leader Vijay Wadettiwar and former minister Naseem Khan as they marched towards the BJP office in south Mumbai. The leaders were detained and taken to Colaba police station after attempting to submit a copy of the Constitution.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Youth stage fresh demonstration near MNS office in Dadar
A group of youths held a protest near an MNS shakha in Dadar later in the day, adding to the continuing demonstrations in Mumbai as Opposition parties intensified pressure on the Centre over the alleged exam irregularities.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Youth stage fresh demonstration near MNS office in Dadar
A group of youths held a protest near an MNS shakha in Dadar later in the day, adding to the continuing demonstrations in Mumbai as Opposition parties intensified pressure on the Centre over the alleged exam irregularities.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: MNS protest shifts focus to demand Pradhan's resignation
A separate Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) protest at Azad Maidan initially highlighted alleged civic accountability issues after the Chembur tree collapse. However, much of the demonstration later centred on demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: MNS protest shifts focus to demand Pradhan's resignation
A separate Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) protest at Azad Maidan initially highlighted alleged civic accountability issues after the Chembur tree collapse. However, much of the demonstration later centred on demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Protesters condemn alleged police action during Delhi's 'Sansad Chalo' march
During the demonstrations, Shiv Sena (UBT) leaders and supporters criticised the alleged police action against CJP protesters during the July 20 'Sansad Chalo' march in New Delhi and renewed calls for accountability.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;Protesters condemn alleged police action during Delhi's 'Sansad Chalo' march
During the demonstrations, Shiv Sena (UBT) leaders and supporters criticised the alleged police action against CJP protesters during the July 20 'Sansad Chalo' march in New Delhi and renewed calls for accountability.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Shiv Sena (UBT) holds third day of anti-NEET protests in Mumbai
Shiv Sena (UBT) workers and students staged protests across Mumbai on Wednesday, including outside Shiv Sena Bhavan in Dadar, reiterating their demand for Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation over alleged examination irregularities.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;Shiv Sena (UBT) holds third day of anti-NEET protests in Mumbai
Shiv Sena (UBT) workers and students staged protests across Mumbai on Wednesday, including outside Shiv Sena Bhavan in Dadar, reiterating their demand for Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation over alleged examination irregularities.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Political heat continues over CJP protest and Opposition dharna
The controversy over the CJP-led agitation continues after Opposition leaders, including Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and Akhilesh Yadav, were detained and later released following their protest outside the Prime Minister's residence demanding accountability over the alleged exam irregularities.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;Political heat continues over CJP protest and Opposition dharna
The controversy over the CJP-led agitation continues after Opposition leaders, including Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and Akhilesh Yadav, were detained and later released following their protest outside the Prime Minister's residence demanding accountability over the alleged exam irregularities.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: BJP accuses Opposition of exploiting anti-NEET agitation
Chavan alleged that Opposition parties were using the ongoing anti-NEET protests to further their own political agenda. He claimed the agitation was being leveraged for political gains rather than focusing on students' concerns.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;BJP accuses Opposition of exploiting anti-NEET agitation
Chavan alleged that Opposition parties were using the ongoing anti-NEET protests to further their own political agenda. He claimed the agitation was being leveraged for political gains rather than focusing on students' concerns.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Chavan says arrests made in NEET paper leak case
Defending the Centre's response, Ravindra Chavan said seven to eight people had already been arrested in connection with the alleged NEET paper leak and were currently in jail, asserting that action had been taken against those involved.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Chavan says arrests made in NEET paper leak case
Defending the Centre's response, Ravindra Chavan said seven to eight people had already been arrested in connection with the alleged NEET paper leak and were currently in jail, asserting that action had been taken against those involved.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Maharashtra BJP chief calls CJP's anti-NEET protest 'sponsored'
Maharashtra BJP president Ravindra Chavan on Wednesday alleged that the CJP-led agitation over alleged NEET irregularities was a "sponsored" protest. He claimed the people backing the agitation would be exposed within the next few days.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;Maharashtra BJP chief calls CJP's anti-NEET protest 'sponsored'
Maharashtra BJP president Ravindra Chavan on Wednesday alleged that the CJP-led agitation over alleged NEET irregularities was a "sponsored" protest. He claimed the people backing the agitation would be exposed within the next few days.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: BJP to protest outside Congress offices over Rahul Gandhi's dharna
The BJP announced protests outside Congress offices, objecting to Rahul Gandhi's demonstration near the Prime Minister's residence. The move comes after Opposition leaders were detained while staging a dharna demanding accountability over the alleged exam irregularities.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;BJP to protest outside Congress offices over Rahul Gandhi's dharna
The BJP announced protests outside Congress offices, objecting to Rahul Gandhi's demonstration near the Prime Minister's residence. The move comes after Opposition leaders were detained while staging a dharna demanding accountability over the alleged exam irregularities.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Congress demands PM Modi apologise over police action on students
The Congress urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to publicly apologise to students and the nation over the police action during the Delhi protest. The party also reiterated its demand for Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;Congress demands PM Modi apologise over police action on students
The Congress urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to publicly apologise to students and the nation over the police action during the Delhi protest. The party also reiterated its demand for Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Congress alleges students faced excessive force during Delhi protest
State Congress spokesperson Sachin Sawant claimed protesting students were subjected to excessive force, including baton charges and other alleged acts of police brutality, and said the incident had damaged India's democratic image.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;Congress alleges students faced excessive force during Delhi protest
State Congress spokesperson Sachin Sawant claimed protesting students were subjected to excessive force, including baton charges and other alleged acts of police brutality, and said the incident had damaged India's democratic image.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Congress calls BJP's protest plan a bid to divert attention from police action
The Maharashtra Congress on Wednesday criticised the BJP's decision to protest outside its offices, alleging the move was aimed at shifting focus from the alleged police action against students during the anti-NEET protests in Delhi.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Congress calls BJP's protest plan a bid to divert attention from police action
The Maharashtra Congress on Wednesday criticised the BJP's decision to protest outside its offices, alleging the move was aimed at shifting focus from the alleged police action against students during the anti-NEET protests in Delhi.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Rahul Gandhi accuses Centre of blocking Parliament debate on CJP protest
Meanwhile, Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/news/india-news/article/watch-video-congress-leader-rahul-gandhi-priyanka-gandhi-vadra-detained-during-protest-near-pm-modis-residence-23640918" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Rahul Gandhi</a> alleged that the government was unwilling to allow a discussion in Parliament on the events surrounding the July 20 protest march. Addressing a video message, Gandhi said he had met Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla and requested a debate on the issue. "This morning I met the Speaker of the Lok Sabha, and I told him that we needed to be allowed to debate what happened to the students the day before. The Speaker said he needed to take permission from the government, and it became clear that there was no interest in the government in having a debate. We decided to go and protest in front of the Prime Minister's house and bring the student's issues to national attention..." Gandhi said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Rahul Gandhi accuses Centre of blocking Parliament debate on CJP protest
Meanwhile, Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi alleged that the government was unwilling to allow a discussion in Parliament on the events surrounding the July 20 protest march. Addressing a video message, Gandhi said he had met Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla and requested a debate on the issue. "This morning I met the Speaker of the Lok Sabha, and I told him that we needed to be allowed to debate what happened to the students the day before. The Speaker said he needed to take permission from the government, and it became clear that there was no interest in the government in having a debate. We decided to go and protest in front of the Prime Minister's house and bring the student's issues to national attention..." Gandhi said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Uddhav Thackeray demands release of detained students, slams police action on CJP protest
Speaking to reporters in Mumbai, Thackeray said the immediate priority should be the release of detained students and youth who participated in the protests. "Our demand was clear. The children and youth who have been detained should be released... This is for the first time we're seeing a peaceful protest, while the government is becoming violent," he said, referring to the police action during the <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/news/india-news/article/thousands-gather-at-jantar-mantar-for-sansad-chalo-march-despite-rain-tight-security-23640654" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">CJP-led protest at Jantar Mantar</a> on July 20. He alleged that the government's response to peaceful demonstrations had raised serious concerns.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Uddhav Thackeray demands release of detained students, slams police action on CJP protest
Speaking to reporters in Mumbai, Thackeray said the immediate priority should be the release of detained students and youth who participated in the protests. "Our demand was clear. The children and youth who have been detained should be released... This is for the first time we're seeing a peaceful protest, while the government is becoming violent," he said, referring to the police action during the CJP-led protest at Jantar Mantar on July 20. He alleged that the government's response to peaceful demonstrations had raised serious concerns.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: "If youth are on streets, questions will be asked about bad governance": Shiv Sena (UBT) MLA Aaditya Thackeray
Shiv Sena (UBT) MLA Aaditya Thackeray on Tuesday criticised the police action against protesters demonstrating over the alleged <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-students-protest-neet-paper-leak-demand-dharmendra-pradhans-resignation-23640146" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">NEET-UG paper leak</a>, saying that if young people are forced to take to the streets, it reflects concerns about governance that the government must answer.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: "If youth are on streets, questions will be asked about bad governance": Shiv Sena (UBT) MLA Aaditya Thackeray
Shiv Sena (UBT) MLA Aaditya Thackeray on Tuesday criticised the police action against protesters demonstrating over the alleged NEET-UG paper leak, saying that if young people are forced to take to the streets, it reflects concerns about governance that the government must answer.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Thane man held for allegedly killing farmer over suspected affair with victim's wife
A 35-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly killing a 52-year-old farmer in Maharashtra's Thane district over his "affair" with the victim's wife, police have said. The accused, Deu Mangal, fatally attacked the victim, a resident of Shahapur taluka, on July 16.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Thane man held for allegedly killing farmer over suspected affair with victim's wife
A 35-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly killing a 52-year-old farmer in Maharashtra's Thane district over his "affair" with the victim's wife, police have said. The accused,&nbsp;Deu Mangal, fatally attacked the victim, a resident of Shahapur taluka, on July 16.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Bomb hoax call near Andheri station triggers security scare; BDDS inspects suspicious bag
A Bomb Detection and Disposal Squad (BDDS) personnel inspects a suspicious bag outside Azad Hall near Andheri railway station (West) after a bomb hoax call prompted Mumbai Police to cordon off the area during the security operation.
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BDDS inspects suspicious bag. PIC/ ANISH THAKAR

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Bomb hoax call near Andheri station triggers security scare; BDDS inspects suspicious bag
A Bomb Detection and Disposal Squad (BDDS) personnel inspects a suspicious bag outside Azad Hall near Andheri railway station (West) after a bomb hoax call prompted Mumbai Police to cordon off the area during the security operation.

BDDS inspects suspicious bag. PIC/ ANISH THAKAR

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Students hold protest in Chembur over alleged NEET paper leak
Students stage a protest over the alleged NEET (UG) 2026 paper leak controversy near Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar Garden in Mumbai's Chembur on Wednesday.
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NEET (UG) 2026 row sparks student protest in Mumbai's Chembur. (Pic/ Sarthak Mehta)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Students hold protest in Chembur over alleged NEET paper leak
Students stage a protest over the alleged NEET (UG) 2026 paper leak controversy near Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar Garden in Mumbai's Chembur on Wednesday.

NEET (UG) 2026 row sparks student protest in Mumbai's Chembur. (Pic/ Sarthak Mehta)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Bhandup records over 2,000 mm seasonal rainfall
The Bhandup Complex recorded 52 mm <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/photo/in-photos-mumbai-monsoon-commuters-pedestrians-caught-in-evening-showers-112155/1" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">rainfall in the last 24 hours</a>, taking the season's cumulative rainfall to 2,006 mm. The Hydraulic Engineer's Department said the Middle Vaitarna WSCPO gate has remained closed since 2 pm on July 6, while Upper Vaitarna water release has remained suspended since 10 am on July 6. Vihar Lake has been overflowing since 9 pm on July 7, while Tulsi Lake has been overflowing since 11:43 pm on July 7, reflecting the sustained monsoon inflow into <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-water-supply-explained-which-lakes-supply-water-to-your-area-23638659" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Mumbai's water supply system</a>.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Bhandup records over 2,000 mm seasonal rainfall
The Bhandup Complex recorded 52 mm rainfall in the last 24 hours, taking the season's cumulative rainfall to 2,006 mm. The Hydraulic Engineer's Department said the Middle Vaitarna WSCPO gate has remained closed since 2 pm on July 6, while Upper Vaitarna water release has remained suspended since 10 am on July 6. Vihar Lake has been overflowing since 9 pm on July 7, while Tulsi Lake has been overflowing since 11:43 pm on July 7, reflecting the sustained monsoon inflow into Mumbai's water supply system.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Bhatsa records highest rise in water level
Bhatsa, Mumbai's largest <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-lake-levels-reservoirs-rise-to-54-05-per-cent-as-monsoon-boosts-reservoir-storage-23640637" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">water-supplying reservoir</a>, currently holds 4,10,644 ML of water, accounting for 57.27 per cent of its useful live storage. The lake also registered the highest rise in water level over the past 24 hours, increasing by 1.72 metres.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Bhatsa records highest rise in water level
Bhatsa, Mumbai's largest water-supplying reservoir, currently holds 4,10,644 ML of water, accounting for 57.27 per cent of its useful live storage. The lake also registered the highest rise in water level over the past 24 hours, increasing by 1.72 metres.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai's Vihar and Tulsi lakes overflow as Tansa, Modak Sagar near full capacity
Mumbai's water reserves continue to improve, with Vihar and Tulsi lakes overflowing and remaining at 100 per cent of their live storage capacity. Tansa Lake has reached 97.96 per cent capacity, while Modak Sagar stands at 90.12 per cent, indicating that both reservoirs are nearing full storage as steady monsoon rainfall continues across the catchment areas.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;Mumbai's Vihar and Tulsi lakes overflow as Tansa, Modak Sagar near full capacity
Mumbai's water reserves continue to improve, with Vihar and Tulsi lakes overflowing and remaining at 100 per cent of their live storage capacity. Tansa Lake has reached 97.96 per cent capacity, while Modak Sagar stands at 90.12 per cent, indicating that both reservoirs are nearing full storage as steady monsoon rainfall continues across the catchment areas.
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Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Tansa Lake overflows after heavy monsoon rains 
Continuous monsoon rainfall has led to Tansa Lake, one of the seven reservoirs supplying drinking water to Greater Mumbai, overflowing at around 8:51 am on Wednesday.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Tansa Lake overflows after heavy monsoon rains
Continuous monsoon rainfall has led to Tansa Lake, one of the seven reservoirs supplying drinking water to Greater Mumbai, overflowing at around 8:51 am on Wednesday.&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Heavy rain triggers soil slip near railway tracks, restoration work underway
According to railway officials, the incident occurred between Km 184/8–10, where heavy rainfall triggered soil movement, washing away ballast around a signal post adjacent to the tracks. While the main railway track remains structurally intact, the 9-metre-high embankment at the affected site has made restoration work more challenging.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Heavy rain triggers soil slip near railway tracks, restoration work underway
According to railway officials, the incident occurred between Km 184/8&ndash;10, where heavy rainfall triggered soil movement, washing away ballast around a signal post adjacent to the tracks. While the main railway track remains structurally intact, the 9-metre-high embankment at the affected site has made restoration work more challenging.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Western Railway update: Mumbai-Surat rail traffic hit after bank slide; restoration underway
Train services on Western Railway's busy Mumbai-Surat section were disrupted on Wednesday after a bank slide and soil erosion between Udvada (UVD) and Pardi (PAD) stations caused a signal to sink and tilt, <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/15-car-local-trains-on-central-railway-ease-crowding-but-leave-commuters-confused-23640948" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">affecting rail operations</a>.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Western Railway update: Mumbai-Surat rail traffic hit after bank slide; restoration underway
Train services on Western Railway's busy Mumbai-Surat section were disrupted on Wednesday after a bank slide and soil erosion between Udvada (UVD) and Pardi (PAD) stations caused a signal to sink and tilt, affecting rail operations.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Lawyers urge authorities to protect students' right to peaceful democratic protest
Advocates maintained that students should be encouraged to engage with democratic processes, question policies, and express concerns peacefully, while authorities must ensure that legal measures remain fair, necessary, and proportionate.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Lawyers urge authorities to protect students' right to peaceful democratic protest
Advocates maintained that students should be encouraged to engage with democratic processes, question policies, and express concerns peacefully, while authorities must ensure that legal measures remain fair, necessary, and proportionate.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Lawyers warn criminal cases against student protesters could harm their future
Advocates said students represent an important section of democratic participation and must be allowed to express their views through peaceful means. They cautioned that criminal proceedings, even when they do not culminate in convictions, can create significant hurdles for students by affecting admission opportunities, employment prospects, passport clearances and international travel plans.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Lawyers warn criminal cases against student protesters could harm their future
Advocates said students represent an important section of democratic participation and must be allowed to express their views through peaceful means. They cautioned that criminal proceedings, even when they do not culminate in convictions, can create significant hurdles for students by affecting admission opportunities, employment prospects, passport clearances and international travel plans.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Lawyers raise concerns over Zero FIRs against student protesters
Concerns have emerged among legal experts and advocates over the reported<a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-legal-experts-red-flag-potential-misuse-of-zero-fir-provision-in-bnss-23359724" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"> registration of Zero FIRs</a> against students participating in protests, with lawyers warning that such cases could leave a lasting impact on young people’s academic and professional journeys.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Lawyers raise concerns over Zero FIRs against student protesters
Concerns have emerged among legal experts and advocates over the reported registration of Zero FIRs against students participating in protests, with lawyers warning that such cases could leave a lasting impact on young people&rsquo;s academic and professional journeys.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: MSRDC says EV toll exemption does not apply to Bandra-Worli Sea Link
An MSRDC official confirmed that EVs are not exempt from paying toll on the Bandra-Worli Sea Link. ‘As per the government’s EV policy, toll exemption is available only on the Mumbai-Pune Expressway, Samruddhi Expressway and Atal Setu. The Sea Link is not part of the exemption list.’<a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/ev-owners-still-pay-toll-on-bandra-worli-sea-link-despite-maharashtra-exemptions-23640951" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Read more here</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: MSRDC says EV toll exemption does not apply to Bandra-Worli Sea Link
An MSRDC official confirmed that EVs are not exempt from paying toll on the Bandra-Worli Sea Link.&lsquo;As per the government&rsquo;s EV policy, toll exemption is available only on the Mumbai-Pune Expressway, Samruddhi Expressway and Atal Setu. The Sea Link is not part of the exemption list.&rsquo;Read more here

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: EV owners seek toll exemption on Bandra-Worli Sea Link, question policy disparity
While EVs enjoy toll exemptions on the Atal Setu, Mumbai-Pune Expressway and Samruddhi Mahamarg, the benefit has not been extended to the Sea Link. EV owners and transport experts say the selective implementation defeats the policy's objective of encouraging cleaner mobility, while the <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/search/maharashtra-state-road-development-corporation-articles" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation</a> (MSRDC) maintains that BWSL is not part of the government's exemption list.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: EV owners seek toll exemption on Bandra-Worli Sea Link, question policy disparity
While EVs enjoy toll exemptions on the Atal Setu, Mumbai-Pune Expressway and Samruddhi Mahamarg, the benefit has not been extended to the Sea Link. EV owners and transport experts say the selective implementation defeats the policy's objective of encouraging cleaner mobility, while the Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation (MSRDC) maintains that BWSL is not part of the government's exemption list.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai lake levels rise to 61.90% of total capacity after fresh rainfall
Mumbai's seven lakes supplying drinking water to the city now hold 8,95,907 million litres (ML) of water, or 61.90% of their total live storage capacity, according to the BMC's Hydraulic Engineer's Department report issued at 6 am on July 22. Vehar and Tulsi lakes continue to overflow, while fresh rainfall across the catchment areas has further boosted water stock.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;Mumbai lake levels rise to 61.90&#37 of total capacity after fresh rainfall
Mumbai's seven lakes supplying drinking water to the city now hold 8,95,907 million litres (ML) of water, or 61.90&#37 of their total live storage capacity, according to the BMC's Hydraulic Engineer's Department report issued at 6 am on July 22. Vehar and Tulsi lakes continue to overflow, while fresh rainfall across the catchment areas has further boosted water stock.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Airoli hospital death inquiry triggers heated exchanges in NMMC General Body meeting
The report sparked heated exchanges during Monday’s General Body meeting, with opposition corporators accusing the administration of attempting to shield senior medical officers.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Airoli hospital death inquiry triggers heated exchanges in NMMC General Body meeting
The report sparked heated exchanges during Monday&rsquo;s General Body meeting, with opposition corporators accusing the administration of attempting to shield senior medical officers.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Inquiry says allergic reaction, not medical negligence, led to pregnant woman's death in Airoli
The five-member committee, headed by Thane Civil Surgeon Dr Kailash Pawar, concluded that hospital staff followed established treatment protocols and that Dongre suffered a severe anaphylactic (allergic) reaction to a standard 12 mg dexamethasone injection, which was further complicated by food aspiration.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Inquiry says allergic reaction, not medical negligence, led to pregnant woman's death in Airoli
The five-member committee, headed by Thane Civil Surgeon Dr Kailash Pawar, concluded that hospital staff followed established treatment protocols and that Dongre suffered a severe anaphylactic (allergic) reaction to a standard 12 mg dexamethasone injection, which was further complicated by food aspiration.
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Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Probe finds no medical negligence in pregnant woman's death at Airoli hospital
A preliminary inquiry into the death of 23-year-old Sonam Dongre, who was eight months pregnant when she died at Rajmata Jijau Hospital in Airoli on July 1, has found no evidence of medical negligence by the treating doctors. The five-member inquiry committee concluded that the medical team followed established treatment protocols while managing her condition.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;Probe finds no medical negligence in pregnant woman's death at Airoli hospital
A preliminary inquiry into the death of 23-year-old Sonam Dongre, who was eight months pregnant when she died at Rajmata Jijau Hospital in Airoli on July 1, has found no evidence of medical negligence by the treating doctors. The five-member inquiry committee concluded that the medical team followed established treatment protocols while managing her condition.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Rohit Pawar alleges contaminated drinking water supplied to Warkaris, seeks probe
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NCP MLA Rohit Pawar alleged that contaminated drinking water was being supplied to Warkaris despite the government&rsquo;s responsibility to provide safe water during the pilgrimage. Calling the issue &ldquo;extremely serious,&rdquo; he demanded an immediate investigation into the supply&hellip; pic.twitter.com/GW1boTu87J
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Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mother alleges 11-year-old son was detained during Chaityabhoomi protest in Mumbai
An 11-year-old boy was among those detained during Monday's protest at <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-police-detain-50-protesters-at-dadar-over-support-for-chalo-sansad-march-23640765" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Chaityabhoomi,</a> where Mumbai Police rounded up dozens of demonstrators ahead of what they described as an unauthorised gathering. His mother, Sandhya Panaskar, alleged that she, her husband, and their son were detained and taken to Worli police station after refusing to leave the protest site. She claimed the child was left shaken after witnessing police drag his father away. Police had detained several protesters during the demonstration. Their response to Panaskar's allegations was not immediately available.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mother alleges 11-year-old son was detained during Chaityabhoomi protest in Mumbai
An 11-year-old boy was among those detained during Monday's protest at Chaityabhoomi, where Mumbai Police rounded up dozens of demonstrators ahead of what they described as an unauthorised gathering. His mother, Sandhya Panaskar, alleged that she, her husband, and their son were detained and taken to Worli police station after refusing to leave the protest site. She claimed the child was left shaken after witnessing police drag his father away. Police had detained several protesters during the demonstration. Their response to Panaskar's allegations was not immediately available.&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: IMD forecasts heavy rain, issues heavy rainfall warning The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast a generally cloudy sky with heavy rain across Mumbai on Tuesday. A heavy rainfall warning remains in place for the city, with the possibility of intense showers at isolated locations. Residents have been advised to remain cautious, especially in low-lying areas, as heavy rain and high tides could lead to waterlogging and traffic disruptions.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: IMD forecasts heavy rain, issues heavy rainfall warningThe India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast a generally cloudy sky with heavy rain across Mumbai on Tuesday. A heavy rainfall warning remains in place for the city, with the possibility of intense showers at isolated locations. Residents have been advised to remain cautious, especially in low-lying areas, as heavy rain and high tides could lead to waterlogging and traffic disruptions.
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Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai BJP president and MLA Ameet Satam on Wednesday demanded that Rahul Gandhi make his passport details public, alleging the opposition leader had met "enemies" of India during his foreign visits and was determined to create chaos in the country. This live blog is now closed

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Satam led a march of BJP activists a day after Rahul Gandhi and other Congress leaders demonstrated outside PM Modi's residence

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