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Mumbai News LIVE Updates: BEST reopens electricity bill payment centres The Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport (BEST) undertaking on Friday reopened its electricity bill payment centres in Dadar (West) and Girgaon to provide better convenience to consumers. The centres at Amar Hind Mandal on Gokhale Road in Dadar West and near Ram Mandir in Zaveri Bazar, Girgaon, were inaugurated by the Chairman of the BEST Committee at 11 am. The event was attended by Shiv Sena leader Sada Sarvankar, Shiv Sena leader Minatai Kambli, Siddhivinayak Temple trustee, senior BEST officials, and other party workers. The reopening of these centres is expected to benefit electricity consumers in Dadar, Girgaon and nearby areas by offering closer and more convenient bill payment facilities, thereby saving their time and reducing travel inconvenience. BEST officials said the undertaking is continuously working to make its services more customer-friendly and remains committed to expanding such facilities in the future.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: BEST reopens electricity bill payment centresThe Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport (BEST) undertaking on Friday reopened its electricity bill payment centres in Dadar (West) and Girgaon to provide better convenience to consumers. The centres at Amar Hind Mandal on Gokhale Road in Dadar West and near Ram Mandir in Zaveri Bazar, Girgaon, were inaugurated by the Chairman of the BEST Committee at 11 am. The event was attended by Shiv Sena leader Sada Sarvankar, Shiv Sena leader Minatai Kambli, Siddhivinayak Temple trustee, senior BEST officials, and other party workers. The reopening of these centres is expected to benefit electricity consumers in Dadar, Girgaon and nearby areas by offering closer and more convenient bill payment facilities, thereby saving their time and reducing travel inconvenience. BEST officials said the undertaking is continuously working to make its services more customer-friendly and remains committed to expanding such facilities in the future.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: All patients stable, none in critical condition, says hospital
Panhare also said that all the patients have been administered injections and IV drips. "Antibiotics and other necessary medicines are also been given. All the patients are stable, no one is critical," she added.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: All patients stable, none in critical condition, says hospital
Panhare also said that all the patients have been administered injections and IV drips. "Antibiotics and other necessary medicines are also been given. All the patients are stable, no one is critical," she added.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Patients hospitalised after eating shawarma, pizza, and faluda from Bhiwandi outlet
"The patients include both men and women and among the 80, eight children have been admitted to the pediatric ward so far," she told IANS. She added: "One or two days back, they had eaten some food items from a particular shop in Bhiwandi like shawarma, pizza and faluda. All of them have almost similar symptoms like that of stomach ache, vomiting and diarrhoea. Though, some of them have fever."

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Patients hospitalised after eating shawarma, pizza, and faluda from Bhiwandi outlet
"The patients include both men and women and among the 80, eight children have been admitted to the pediatric ward so far," she told IANS. She added: "One or two days back, they had eaten some food items from a particular shop in Bhiwandi like shawarma, pizza and faluda. All of them have almost similar symptoms like that of stomach ache, vomiting and diarrhoea. Though, some of them have fever."

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Police probe food stall after 80 people are admitted in hospital
The police official added that 24 more patients were admitted late Thursday night at the IGM hospital. Madhuri Panhare, Chief Medical Officer (CMO) at IGM Hospital, added that currently 80 such patients are admitted at the hospital.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Police probe food stall after 80 people are admitted in hospital
The police official added that 24 more patients were admitted late Thursday night at the IGM hospital. Madhuri Panhare, Chief Medical Officer (CMO) at IGM Hospital, added that currently 80 such patients are admitted at the hospital.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Several hospitalised after eating food from stall; police launch probe
He mentioned that even after seeking treatment at hospitals, their condition did not improve. As a result, the affected people started getting admitted to Indira Gandhi Memorial (IGM) Hospital since Thursday evening. "As soon as the police station received information, officers visited IGM Hospital and spoke with the patients from where we got to know that those people had eaten from that particular food stall and even took packets home," he added.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Several hospitalised after eating food from stall; police launch probe
He mentioned that even after seeking treatment at hospitals, their condition did not improve. As a result, the affected people started getting admitted to Indira Gandhi Memorial (IGM) Hospital since Thursday evening. "As soon as the police station received information, officers visited IGM Hospital and spoke with the patients from where we got to know that those people had eaten from that particular food stall and even took packets home," he added.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;80 hospitalised in Bhiwandi after eating at roadside stall, food poisoning suspected
In what appears to be a suspected case of food poisoning, around 80 people had to be hospitalised in Maharashtra's Bhiwandi after eating street food from a roadside stall. All the patients are currently undergoing treatment and are reported to be stable. Talking to IANS, Vinayak Gaikwad, Senior Police Inspector of Shanti Nagar police station, said: "After 6 p.m. on June 17, people ate shawarma and pizza from a popular food stall named 'Famous Shawarma' in Khandupada. The next morning, they began experiencing vomiting, diarrhoea, and stomach pain."

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;80 hospitalised in Bhiwandi after eating at roadside stall, food poisoning suspected
In what appears to be a suspected case of food poisoning, around 80 people had to be hospitalised in Maharashtra's Bhiwandi after eating street food from a roadside stall. All the patients are currently undergoing treatment and are reported to be stable. Talking to IANS, Vinayak Gaikwad, Senior Police Inspector of Shanti Nagar police station, said: "After 6 p.m. on June 17, people ate shawarma and pizza from a popular food stall named 'Famous Shawarma' in Khandupada. The next morning, they began experiencing vomiting, diarrhoea, and stomach pain."

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Dharavi residents fear uncertainty over rehabilitation, govt must give written guarantee, says Gaikwad
Mumbai Congress president Varsha Gaikwad has written to the Maharashtra government, saying uncertainty and insecurity prevailed among residents of Dharavi over their rehabilitation after the redevelopment of the slum colony. (PTI)&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Dharavi residents fear uncertainty over rehabilitation, govt must give written guarantee, says Gaikwad
Mumbai Congress president Varsha Gaikwad has written to the Maharashtra government, saying uncertainty and insecurity prevailed among residents of Dharavi over their rehabilitation after the redevelopment of the slum colony. (PTI)&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Teachers to be trained through master trainer model in Maharashtra-Google initiative
Under the initiative, more than four lakh teachers will receive training through the Google AI Educator Series over the next 18 months.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Teachers to be trained through master trainer model in Maharashtra-Google initiative
Under the initiative, more than four lakh teachers will receive training through the Google AI Educator Series over the next 18 months.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Espionage trial against ex-DRDO scientist Pradeep Kurulkar likely to start in July
A local court has framed charges against former Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) scientist Pradeep Kurulkar for alleged espionage, paving the way for the commencement of trial from the next month (PTI)&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Espionage trial against ex-DRDO scientist Pradeep Kurulkar likely to start in July
A local court has framed charges against former Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) scientist Pradeep Kurulkar for alleged espionage, paving the way for the commencement of trial from the next month (PTI)&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: NCP (SP) opposes data centre project in Thane, says it would worsen water shortage
NCP (SP) leaders here on Friday opposed a planned Amazon data centre project in Thane, claiming it would aggravate water shortages, increase noise pollution and pose environmental risks. MLA Jitendra Awhad alleged at a press conference that the project was being pushed without adequate public consultation.(PTI)&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: NCP (SP) opposes data centre project in Thane, says it would worsen water shortage
NCP (SP) leaders here on Friday opposed a planned Amazon data centre project in Thane, claiming it would aggravate water shortages, increase noise pollution and pose environmental risks. MLA Jitendra Awhad alleged at a press conference that the project was being pushed without adequate public consultation.(PTI)&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Auto, taxi drivers without Marathi certificate to face action after Aug 15, says Maharashtra transport dept
Non-Marathi auto-rickshaw and taxi drivers in Maharashtra who fail to obtain a Marathi language proficiency certificate by August 15 will face action, the state transport department said on Friday. (PTI)&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Auto, taxi drivers without Marathi certificate to face action after Aug 15, says Maharashtra transport dept
Non-Marathi auto-rickshaw and taxi drivers in Maharashtra who fail to obtain a Marathi language proficiency certificate by August 15 will face action, the state transport department said on Friday. (PTI)&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates | Mental health struggles acknowledged, but rules must apply: HC dismisses student's plea
The student, pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree in Applied Psychology at a Mumbai-based university, had challenged an April 15 debarment letter issued by the institution.According to the petition, her condition led to impaired emotional regulation, severe stress and other mental health challenges. However, the judges said, "A court is concerned with the legality of decision-making and not with re-writing academic regulations or creating exemptions that the governing framework itself does not contemplate," reported PTI.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates | Mental health struggles acknowledged, but rules must apply: HC dismisses student's plea
The student, pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree in Applied Psychology at a Mumbai-based university, had challenged an April 15 debarment letter issued by the institution.According to the petition, her condition led to impaired emotional regulation, severe stress and other mental health challenges. However, the judges said, "A court is concerned with the legality of decision-making and not with re-writing academic regulations or creating exemptions that the governing framework itself does not contemplate," reported PTI.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Conventional warfare and its means as relevant today as they were in 1947, says Rajnath
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday said conventional warfare and its means are as relevant today as they were in 1947 and that is why a military-industrial base will continue to hold importance in future as well. (PTI)&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Conventional warfare and its means as relevant today as they were in 1947, says Rajnath
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday said conventional warfare and its means are as relevant today as they were in 1947 and that is why a military-industrial base will continue to hold importance in future as well. (PTI)&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: My father's murder case has nothing to do with political developments, says rebel Sena (UBT) MP Nimbalkar
Dharashiv MP Omprakash Raje Nimbalkar, one of the six rebel Lok Sabha members of the Shiv Sena (UBT), on Friday said the upcoming verdict in the murder case of his father had nothing to do with the "current political situation". (PTI)&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: My father's murder case has nothing to do with political developments, says rebel Sena (UBT) MP Nimbalkar
Dharashiv MP Omprakash Raje Nimbalkar, one of the six rebel Lok Sabha members of the Shiv Sena (UBT), on Friday said the upcoming verdict in the murder case of his father had nothing to do with the "current political situation". (PTI)&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Banning app for exam is like closing potholed road instead of repairing it, says Dipke
Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke on Friday criticised the Centre''s decision to block the messaging app Telegram ahead of the NEET retest, saying it was akin to shutting down a road because of complaints of potholes instead of repairing it. (PTI)&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Banning app for exam is like closing potholed road instead of repairing it, says Dipke
Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke on Friday criticised the Centre''s decision to block the messaging app Telegram ahead of the NEET retest, saying it was akin to shutting down a road because of complaints of potholes instead of repairing it. (PTI)&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Man arrested from Tamil Nadu over murder in Thane in 2025
A 25-year-old man wanted in connection with the murder of a hotelier in Thane last year has been arrested from Tamil Nadu, police said on Friday. The accused, identified as Samim Sagir Ahmed Hashmi, was nabbed in the southern state on June 17 and brought to Thane, an official said. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Man arrested from Tamil Nadu over murder in Thane in 2025
A 25-year-old man wanted in connection with the murder of a hotelier in Thane last year has been arrested from Tamil Nadu, police said on Friday. The accused, identified as Samim Sagir Ahmed Hashmi, was nabbed in the southern state on June 17 and brought to Thane, an official said. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: DRI officer alleges threat calls from suspected smuggler, man claiming links to D-Company
A senior Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) officer has lodged a complaint alleging that he received threats from a man claiming to be involved in smuggling activities and another person claiming links to Dawood Ibrahim''s gang, police said on Friday. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: DRI officer alleges threat calls from suspected smuggler, man claiming links to D-Company
A senior Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) officer has lodged a complaint alleging that he received threats from a man claiming to be involved in smuggling activities and another person claiming links to Dawood Ibrahim''s gang, police said on Friday. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: 'You've only seen the trailer,' says Murji Patel hints at more defections to Shiv Sena
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Mumbai, Maharashtra: Shiv Sena MLA Murji Patel says, "You&rsquo;ve only seen the trailer, the full picture is still yet to come. The &ldquo;Tiger team&rdquo; has just begun; in the next few days, you will see more. Some MPs have already joined, and some MLAs will also come. After that, corporators&hellip; <a href="https://t.co/ZlBu30NbDA">pic.twitter.com/ZlBu30NbDA</a>
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Mumbai News LIVE Updates: 'You've only seen the trailer,' says Murji Patel hints at more defections to Shiv Sena

Mumbai, Maharashtra: Shiv Sena MLA Murji Patel says, "You&rsquo;ve only seen the trailer, the full picture is still yet to come. The &ldquo;Tiger team&rdquo; has just begun; in the next few days, you will see more. Some MPs have already joined, and some MLAs will also come. After that, corporators&hellip; pic.twitter.com/ZlBu30NbDA
&mdash; IANS (@ians_india) June 19, 2026




Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Engineers asked to conduct regular inspections by BMC's Abhijit Bangar
Additional Municipal Commissioner (Projects) Abhijit Bangar instructed road engineers to remain alert and carry out regular inspections of roads under their jurisdiction. Secondary engineers appointed across the city's 227 civic wards have been asked to travel through their designated areas on two-wheelers, inspect road conditions daily and ensure immediate repairs wherever required. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-rains-fix-potholes-within-24-hours-after-receiving-complaints-bmc-tells-its-engineers-23635919" rel="nofollow">Read More</a>.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Engineers asked to conduct regular inspections by BMC's Abhijit Bangar
Additional Municipal Commissioner (Projects) Abhijit Bangar instructed road engineers to remain alert and carry out regular inspections of roads under their jurisdiction. Secondary engineers appointed across the city's 227 civic wards have been asked to travel through their designated areas on two-wheelers, inspect road conditions daily and ensure immediate repairs wherever required. Read More.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: ACB catches official red-handed while accepting ₹30,000 bribe
&nbsp;"During verification of the complaint, it was confirmed that Pawar had demanded a bribe of Rs 40,000 for processing the work. Subsequently, after negotiations, the amount was reduced to Rs 30,000," she said. A trap was laid near the Public Works Department (PWD) office in Shrivardhan on Thursday evening and Patil was caught red-handed while accepting the bribe amount, following which both Patil and Pawar were taken into custody. An offence under the provisions of the prevention of corruption act was registered, she added.&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: ACB catches official red-handed while accepting ₹30,000 bribe
&nbsp;"During verification of the complaint, it was confirmed that Pawar had demanded a bribe of Rs 40,000 for processing the work. Subsequently, after negotiations, the amount was reduced to Rs 30,000," she said. A trap was laid near the Public Works Department (PWD) office in Shrivardhan on Thursday evening and Patil was caught red-handed while accepting the bribe amount, following which both Patil and Pawar were taken into custody. An offence under the provisions of the prevention of corruption act was registered, she added.&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: &nbsp;ACB arrests two officials over ₹40,000 land approval bribe
The duo was arrested on Thursday following a trap laid by officials of the ACB''s Raigad unit. "The complainant had approached the ACB alleging that Rs 40,000 were being demanded for obtaining an approval order pertaining to a mutation entry related to a land parcel situated at Mouje Deoghar in Mhasla taluka of Raigad district," Deputy Superintendent of Police Sarita I S Bhosale of the Raigad ACB told PTI.&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: &nbsp;ACB arrests two officials over ₹40,000 land approval bribe
The duo was arrested on Thursday following a trap laid by officials of the ACB''s Raigad unit. "The complainant had approached the ACB alleging that Rs 40,000 were being demanded for obtaining an approval order pertaining to a mutation entry related to a land parcel situated at Mouje Deoghar in Mhasla taluka of Raigad district," Deputy Superintendent of Police Sarita I S Bhosale of the Raigad ACB told PTI.&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Two Shrivardhan revenue office staffers arrested in bribery case
&nbsp;The accused were identified as Nitin Sadashiv Pawar (42), assistant revenue officer in the treasury bookkeeping branch of the Sub-Divisional Officer''s office at Shrivardhan, and Sachin Ramakant Patil (48), a peon in the same office.&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Two Shrivardhan revenue office staffers arrested in bribery case
&nbsp;The accused were identified as Nitin Sadashiv Pawar (42), assistant revenue officer in the treasury bookkeeping branch of the Sub-Divisional Officer''s office at Shrivardhan, and Sachin Ramakant Patil (48), a peon in the same office.&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: ACB arrests revenue official, peon in ₹30,000 bribery case
The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) has arrested a revenue official and a peon in Raigad district for allegedly demanding and accepting a bribe of Rs 30,000 for processing a land-related proposal, an official said on Friday.&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: ACB arrests revenue official, peon in ₹30,000 bribery case
The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) has arrested a revenue official and a peon in Raigad district for allegedly demanding and accepting a bribe of Rs 30,000 for processing a land-related proposal, an official said on Friday.&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: BMC teams, police carry out anti-encroachment drive in Andheri
Officials and staff from the Maintenance, Building &amp; Factory, License, and Public Health departments of the &lsquo;K-West&rsquo; administrative ward executed this operation using various machinery. Adequate police security was deployed by the Amboli Police Station during the drive.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: BMC teams, police carry out anti-encroachment drive in Andheri
Officials and staff from the Maintenance, Building &amp; Factory, License, and Public Health departments of the &lsquo;K-West&rsquo; administrative ward executed this operation using various machinery. Adequate police security was deployed by the Amboli Police Station during the drive.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Eight illegal shops removed from Veera Desai Road
During the operation on Veera Desai Road, eight unauthorized shops were removed. Additionally, unauthorized sheds and steps were demolished. This action has cleared the footpath in the area, making it easier for pedestrians to walk.
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Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Eight illegal shops removed from Veera Desai Road
During the operation on Veera Desai Road, eight unauthorized shops were removed. Additionally, unauthorized sheds and steps were demolished. This action has cleared the footpath in the area, making it easier for pedestrians to walk.
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Mumbai News LIVE Updates: BMC demolishes and seizes illegal shops during Andheri drive
This action was carried out under the guidance of Deputy Commissioner (Zone 4) Dr. (Mrs.) Bhagyashree Kapse and the leadership of Assistant Commissioner (K-West Ward) Mr. Chakrapani Alle. As part of this drive, one shop on Fun Republic Road in Andheri was demolished, while another unauthorized shop was seized.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: BMC demolishes and seizes illegal shops during Andheri drive
This action was carried out under the guidance of Deputy Commissioner (Zone 4) Dr. (Mrs.) Bhagyashree Kapse and the leadership of Assistant Commissioner (K-West Ward) Mr. Chakrapani Alle. As part of this drive, one shop on Fun Republic Road in Andheri was demolished, while another unauthorized shop was seized.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: BMC removes 9 illegal footpath shops in Andheri
9 Unauthorized Shops on Footpaths Removed in Andheri Area. Action Taken by BMC&rsquo;s &lsquo;K-West&rsquo; Ward .The &lsquo;K-West&rsquo; Ward of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) removed nine unauthorized shops yesterday (18 June 2026) that had been set up on footpaths in the Andheri area, obstructing pedestrian movement.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: BMC removes 9 illegal footpath shops in Andheri
9 Unauthorized Shops on Footpaths Removed in Andheri Area. Action Taken by BMC&rsquo;s &lsquo;K-West&rsquo; Ward .The &lsquo;K-West&rsquo; Ward of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) removed nine unauthorized shops yesterday (18 June 2026) that had been set up on footpaths in the Andheri area, obstructing pedestrian movement.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Barge seeks ₹7,500 crore aid package for ST employees
A total amount of ₹1,418 crore, comprising other dues and CTC, is also outstanding and needs to be paid. Barge stated that if the government provides a total of ₹7,500 crore to the ST Corporation, it would bring relief to employees facing financial distress.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Barge seeks ₹7,500 crore aid package for ST employees
A total amount of ₹1,418 crore, comprising other dues and CTC, is also outstanding and needs to be paid. Barge stated that if the government provides a total of ₹7,500 crore to the ST Corporation, it would bring relief to employees facing financial distress.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: ST employees' pending dues include salary arrears, PF and gratuity payments
Major pending dues of ST employees include ₹1,600 crore in annual increments, ₹970 crore in DA and HRA arrears, ₹1,400 crore each towards provident fund and gratuity trusts, ₹60 crore in leave encashment, ₹12 crore in medical and travel allowances, and ₹633 crore due to salary shortfalls.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: ST employees' pending dues include salary arrears, PF and gratuity payments
Major pending dues of ST employees include ₹1,600 crore in annual increments, ₹970 crore in DA and HRA arrears, ₹1,400 crore each towards provident fund and gratuity trusts, ₹60 crore in leave encashment, ₹12 crore in medical and travel allowances, and ₹633 crore due to salary shortfalls.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: &nbsp;ST employees' dues issue raised with Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik
He met Transport Minister and ST Chairman Pratap Sarnaik in person today at the ST headquarters in Mumbai Central and submitted a memorandum regarding this matter.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: &nbsp;ST employees' dues issue raised with Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik
He met Transport Minister and ST Chairman Pratap Sarnaik in person today at the ST headquarters in Mumbai Central and submitted a memorandum regarding this matter.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: ST employees await ₹7,500 crore in dues; union seeks one-time government relief
&nbsp;Outstanding dues amounting to approximately ₹7,500 crore are owed to the 86,000 officers and employees of the Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC). As the ST Corporation's financial condition has deteriorated and funds are unavailable to settle these payments, Shrirang Barge, General Secretary of the Maharashtra ST Employees Congress, has demanded that the government provide financial assistance as a one-time measure.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: ST employees await ₹7,500 crore in dues; union seeks one-time government relief
&nbsp;Outstanding dues amounting to approximately ₹7,500 crore are owed to the 86,000 officers and employees of the Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC). As the ST Corporation's financial condition has deteriorated and funds are unavailable to settle these payments, Shrirang Barge, General Secretary of the Maharashtra ST Employees Congress, has demanded that the government provide financial assistance as a one-time measure.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Area sealed off after emergency teams remove damaged wall section
Fire brigade personnel later removed the precariously hanging portion of the parapet wall and cordoned off the area as a precautionary measure, the official added.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Area sealed off after emergency teams remove damaged wall section
Fire brigade personnel later removed the precariously hanging portion of the parapet wall and cordoned off the area as a precautionary measure, the official added.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: 55-year-old Abdul Wahab declared dead after debris fall
Citing the Mumbai Fire Brigade, a civic official said a chunk of plaster fell from the parapet wall on the terrace of the building and struck a pedestrian. The man, identified as Abdul Wahab, was rushed to the civic-run Sion hospital in a private vehicle before the arrival of emergency services, the official said. However, doctors at the hospital declared him "brought dead".

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: 55-year-old Abdul Wahab declared dead after debris fall
Citing the Mumbai Fire Brigade, a civic official said a chunk of plaster fell from the parapet wall on the terrace of the building and struck a pedestrian. The man, identified as Abdul Wahab, was rushed to the civic-run Sion hospital in a private vehicle before the arrival of emergency services, the official said. However, doctors at the hospital declared him "brought dead".

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: 55-year-old man killed after concrete falls from 17-storey building in Mumbai
A 55-year-old man was killed after concrete fell from the parapet wall on the terrace of a 17-storey residential building in Mumbai''s Chunabhatti area in the early hours of Friday, officials said. The incident occurred at Galaxy Apartment in the Qureshi Nagar locality around 12.30 am, they said.&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: 55-year-old man killed after concrete falls from 17-storey building in Mumbai
A 55-year-old man was killed after concrete fell from the parapet wall on the terrace of a 17-storey residential building in Mumbai''s Chunabhatti area in the early hours of Friday, officials said. The incident occurred at Galaxy Apartment in the Qureshi Nagar locality around 12.30 am, they said.&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai police warn of legal action against disruptions during BEST strike
It also supplies electricity to more than 10 lakh consumers in south and central Mumbai. The civic undertaking currently operates around 2,700 buses, most of which are hired from private operators on a wet-lease basis. Mumbai police have warned that legal action would be taken against anyone obstructing public transport services, damaging BEST property or preventing willing employees from reporting for duty.&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai police warn of legal action against disruptions during BEST strike
It also supplies electricity to more than 10 lakh consumers in south and central Mumbai. The civic undertaking currently operates around 2,700 buses, most of which are hired from private operators on a wet-lease basis. Mumbai police have warned that legal action would be taken against anyone obstructing public transport services, damaging BEST property or preventing willing employees from reporting for duty.&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Court order, MESMA fail to prevent BEST employees' strike
&nbsp;The strike commenced despite an ad-interim order passed by an industrial court restraining employees from resorting to a strike and the Maharashtra government''s invocation of the Maharashtra Essential Services Maintenance Act (MESMA), which prohibits the disruption of essential services. BEST is Mumbai''s second-largest public transport provider after the suburban railway network and carries around 25 lakh passengers daily through its bus services.&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Court order, MESMA fail to prevent BEST employees' strike
&nbsp;The strike commenced despite an ad-interim order passed by an industrial court restraining employees from resorting to a strike and the Maharashtra government''s invocation of the Maharashtra Essential Services Maintenance Act (MESMA), which prohibits the disruption of essential services. BEST is Mumbai''s second-largest public transport provider after the suburban railway network and carries around 25 lakh passengers daily through its bus services.&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: BEST employees demand BMC budget merger, pay revision and dues settlement
Among the key demands of the employees are the merger of BEST''s budget with that of the BMC (Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation), a one-time settlement of legal dues of retired employees, implementation of the Seventh Pay Commission recommendations for the 2016-2026 period, abolition of contractual arrangements in the transport and electricity departments, and absorption of wet-lease bus workers into BEST.&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: BEST employees demand BMC budget merger, pay revision and dues settlement
Among the key demands of the employees are the merger of BEST''s budget with that of the BMC (Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation), a one-time settlement of legal dues of retired employees, implementation of the Seventh Pay Commission recommendations for the 2016-2026 period, abolition of contractual arrangements in the transport and electricity departments, and absorption of wet-lease bus workers into BEST.&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: &nbsp;BEST buses halted in Ghatkopar amid workers' strike, commuters affected
Operational BEST buses were halted in Ghatkopar amid the workers' strike on Friday. The disruption affected services across parts of Mumbai, adding to commuter inconvenience during the morning rush hour.
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Mumbai News LIVE Updates: &nbsp;BEST buses halted in Ghatkopar amid workers' strike, commuters affected
Operational BEST buses were halted in Ghatkopar amid the workers' strike on Friday. The disruption affected services across parts of Mumbai, adding to commuter inconvenience during the morning rush hour.
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Operational BEST buses were halted in Ghatkopar amid the workers' strike on Friday. The disruption affected services across parts of Mumbai, adding to commuter inconvenience during the morning rush hour. pic.twitter.com/S8KO2ESUOf
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Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Joint action committee of 12 unions leads BEST strike
The BEST undertaking is yet to issue an official statement on the exact impact of the strike, which has been called by the BEST Sanyukt Kamgar Kruti Samiti, a joint action committee comprising 12 unions.&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Joint action committee of 12 unions leads BEST strike
The BEST undertaking is yet to issue an official statement on the exact impact of the strike, which has been called by the BEST Sanyukt Kamgar Kruti Samiti, a joint action committee comprising 12 unions.&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: BEST strike leaves commuters scrambling for alternative transport
Hardly any buses could leave the 27 BEST depots across Mumbai in the morning. Striking employees allegedly prevented buses from leaving the depots, forcing commuters to rely on alternative modes of transport, such as autorickshaws, taxis, app-based cabs and the Metro, to reach their destinations during the morning rush hour.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: BEST strike leaves commuters scrambling for alternative transport
Hardly any buses could leave the 27 BEST depots across Mumbai in the morning. Striking employees allegedly prevented buses from leaving the depots, forcing commuters to rely on alternative modes of transport, such as autorickshaws, taxis, app-based cabs and the Metro, to reach their destinations during the morning rush hour.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Bus depot across the city deserted amid BEST strike
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Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Bus depot across the city deserted amid BEST strike

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Mumbai News LIVE Updates: BEST bus strike brings Mumbai to a standstill
Thousands of office-goers, students and daily commuters were left stranded on Friday as the BEST bus strike disrupted services across Mumbai, forcing many to scramble for alternative transport amid long waits and overcrowded trains.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: BEST bus strike brings Mumbai to a standstill
Thousands of office-goers, students and daily commuters were left stranded on Friday as the BEST bus strike disrupted services across Mumbai, forcing many to scramble for alternative transport amid long waits and overcrowded trains.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: BEST employees stage a protest at Anik Depot in Wadala
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<a href="https://x.com/hashtag/WATCH?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc-Etfw">#WATCH</a> | Mumbai, Maharashtra: BEST employees stage a protest at Anik Depot in Wadala, stopping buses from operating. <a href="https://t.co/Jfqe315knA">pic.twitter.com/Jfqe315knA</a>
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Mumbai News LIVE Updates: BEST employees stage a protest at Anik Depot in Wadala
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#WATCH | Mumbai, Maharashtra: BEST employees stage a protest at Anik Depot in Wadala, stopping buses from operating. pic.twitter.com/Jfqe315knA
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Mumbai News LIVE Updates: BEST bus depot empty as union executes strike across the city
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Mumbai News LIVE Updates: BEST bus depot empty as union executes strike across the city

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Mumbai News LIVE Updates: BEST staff seek BMC parity as strike threat looms over Mumbai
BEST has invoked the Maharashtra Essential Services Maintenance Act after 12 employee unions threatened an indefinite strike from June 18. Workers are demanding clearance of Rs 1,410 crore in dues, a pay hike, 8th Pay Commission benefits and an end to the wet lease model.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: BEST staff seek BMC parity as strike threat looms over Mumbai
BEST has invoked the Maharashtra Essential Services Maintenance Act after 12 employee unions threatened an indefinite strike from June 18. Workers are demanding clearance of Rs 1,410 crore in dues, a pay hike, 8th Pay Commission benefits and an end to the wet lease model.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Despite court order, BEST union to go ahead with strike from Friday midnight
Even as the Industrial Court passed interim orders restraining workers from proceeding on any strike, the <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-best-electric-buses-under-scanner-over-brake-pressure-issues-and-charging-shortage-23635482" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">BEST </a>Kamgar Kruti Samiti on Thursday announced that it would go ahead with the strike from midnight on Friday. The Kruti Samiti, a committee of 12 worker bodies that has joined hands to take up BEST-related issues, held a large meeting at Dadar, Mumbai, on Thursday evening to finalise the decision and announce the strike.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Despite court order, BEST union to go ahead with strike from Friday midnight
Even as the Industrial Court passed interim orders restraining workers from proceeding on any strike, the BEST Kamgar Kruti Samiti on Thursday announced that it would go ahead with the strike from midnight on Friday. The Kruti Samiti, a committee of 12 worker bodies that has joined hands to take up BEST-related issues, held a large meeting at Dadar, Mumbai, on Thursday evening to finalise the decision and announce the strike.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Police deployed at BEST depots as strike affects bus operations across Mumbai
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Police were deployed outside BEST depots across Mumbai after the BEST Kamgar Kruti Samiti called a strike, disrupting bus operations in several parts of the city. Many commuters were unaware of the strike and waited for long periods at bus stops. Depots in Mulund and Borivali&hellip; <a href="https://t.co/pdzbdMZNGs">pic.twitter.com/pdzbdMZNGs</a>
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Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Police deployed at BEST depots as strike affects bus operations across Mumbai
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Police were deployed outside BEST depots across Mumbai after the BEST Kamgar Kruti Samiti called a strike, disrupting bus operations in several parts of the city.Many commuters were unaware of the strike and waited for long periods at bus stops. Depots in Mulund and Borivali&hellip; pic.twitter.com/pdzbdMZNGs
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Mumbai News LIVE Updates: &nbsp;Shramik Utkarsh Sabha, BEST Kamgar Union stay away from agitation
The Shramik Utkarsh Sabha and the BEST Kamgar Union, which represent a section of BEST employees, have distanced themselves from the agitation, saying discussions with the administration and the state government were underway to resolve workers'' grievances.&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: &nbsp;Shramik Utkarsh Sabha, BEST Kamgar Union stay away from agitation
The Shramik Utkarsh Sabha and the BEST Kamgar Union, which represent a section of BEST employees, have distanced themselves from the agitation, saying discussions with the administration and the state government were underway to resolve workers'' grievances.&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE: In what appears to be a suspected case of food poisoning, around 80 people had to be hospitalised in Maharashtra's Bhiwandi after eating street food from a roadside stall. All the patients are currently undergoing treatment and are reported to be stable. &nbsp;Thank you for following our live coverage today. This live blog is now closed.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: After 6 pm on Wednesday, people ate shawarma and pizza from a popular food stall named 'Famous Shawarma' in Khandupada

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