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Mumbai Live NEWS Updates:&nbsp;AIMIM leader Waris Pathan visits Aarey dargah demolition site, claims authorities denied legal hearing
AIMIM leader Waris Pathan on Tuesday visited the demolition site of the Aarey dargah in Goregaon and accused authorities of razing the structure despite the matter being pending before the court. Speaking to the media outside the site, Pathan alleged that trustees of the dargah had filed an urgent petition and that the matter was scheduled for hearing at the Dindoshi Court at 2 pm on Tuesday. However, according to him, authorities arrived at around 9 am and began demolishing the structure before the hearing could take place. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-aimim-leader-waris-pathan-visits-aarey-dargah-demolition-site-claims-authorities-denied-legal-hearing-23633333" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Read more.</a>

Mumbai Live NEWS Updates:&nbsp;AIMIM leader Waris Pathan visits Aarey dargah demolition site, claims authorities denied legal hearing
AIMIM leader Waris Pathan on Tuesday visited the demolition site of the Aarey dargah in Goregaon and accused authorities of razing the structure despite the matter being pending before the court. Speaking to the media outside the site, Pathan alleged that trustees of the dargah had filed an urgent petition and that the matter was scheduled for hearing at the Dindoshi Court at 2 pm on Tuesday. However, according to him, authorities arrived at around 9 am and began demolishing the structure before the hearing could take place. Read more.

Mumbai Live NEWS Updates: Minister Ashish Shelar directs report on ownership and conservation of Gopalgad Fort within 15 days\ 
State Cultural Affairs Minister Adv. Ashish Shelar has directed the Ratnagiri District Collector to submit a detailed report within 15 days on the ownership rights, legal status, and conservation aspects of the historic Gopalgad Fort in Ratnagiri district. The directive was issued during a meeting chaired by Minister Shelar at Mantralaya, where a detailed discussion was held on the ownership dispute, ongoing legal proceedings, archaeological significance, and possible acquisition of the fort.

Mumbai Live NEWS Updates: Minister Ashish Shelar directs report on ownership and conservation of Gopalgad Fort within 15 days\
State Cultural Affairs Minister Adv. Ashish Shelar has directed the Ratnagiri District Collector to submit a detailed report within 15 days on the ownership rights, legal status, and conservation aspects of the historic Gopalgad Fort in Ratnagiri district. The directive was issued during a meeting chaired by Minister Shelar at Mantralaya, where a detailed discussion was held on the ownership dispute, ongoing legal proceedings, archaeological significance, and possible acquisition of the fort.

Mumbai Live NEWS Updates: Youth Congress protests in Dadar over NEET, CBSE exam irregularities
The Mumbai Youth Congress on Tuesday staged a large protest in Dadar against alleged paper leaks and examination irregularities in NEET and CBSE exams, demanding accountability and the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/youth-congress-stages-protest-in-mumbai-over-irregularities-in-neet-and-cbse-exams-23633325" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Read more.</a>
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Mumbai Live NEWS Updates: Youth Congress protests in Dadar over NEET, CBSE exam irregularities
The Mumbai Youth Congress on Tuesday staged a large protest in Dadar against alleged paper leaks and examination irregularities in NEET and CBSE exams, demanding accountability and the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. Read more.
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Mumbai Live NEWS Updates: Thane traffic police organise road safety training camp for teachers
The Traffic Police will conduct a week-long road safety and emergency management training camp for school and junior college teachers in Thane starting June 3, an official said on Tuesday. The initiative is designed to create a pool of trained educators who will, in turn, sensitise students about traffic rules, responsible citizenship, and road safety protocols right from their school years. (PTI)

Mumbai Live NEWS Updates: Thane traffic police organise road safety training camp for teachers
The Traffic Police will conduct a week-long road safety and emergency management training camp for school and junior college teachers in Thane starting June 3, an official said on Tuesday. The initiative is designed to create a pool of trained educators who will, in turn, sensitise students about traffic rules, responsible citizenship, and road safety protocols right from their school years. (PTI)

Mumbai Live NEWS Updates: Congress and NCP (SP) seek blanket relief for all farmers as Maharashtra cabinet approves loan waiver
The Congress and NCP (SP) on Tuesday demanded blanket debt relief for all farmers by clearing their land records of outstanding agricultural loans while raising doubts over the implementation of a loan waiver announced by the Maharashtra government. (PTI)

Mumbai Live NEWS Updates: Congress and NCP (SP) seek blanket relief for all farmers as Maharashtra cabinet approves loan waiver
The Congress and NCP (SP) on Tuesday demanded blanket debt relief for all farmers by clearing their land records of outstanding agricultural loans while raising doubts over the implementation of a loan waiver announced by the Maharashtra government. (PTI)

Mumbai Live NEWS Updates: Air India building transfer agreement handed over in presence of CM Devendra Fadnavis 
The Maharashtra government has acquired the Air India building near Mantralaya, with the transfer of agreement between Air India Asset Holding Company and the Public Works Department completed in the presence of CM Devendra Fadnavis. The ceremony, held after the Cabinet meeting, was attended by senior ministers and top officials.&nbsp;

Mumbai Live NEWS Updates: Air India building transfer agreement handed over in presence of CM Devendra Fadnavis
The Maharashtra government has acquired the Air India building near Mantralaya, with the transfer of agreement between Air India Asset Holding Company and the Public Works Department completed in the presence of CM Devendra Fadnavis. The ceremony, held after the Cabinet meeting, was attended by senior ministers and top officials.&nbsp;

Mumbai Live NEWS Updates: Payments stopped for ineligible beneficiaries under the Ladki Bahin scheme&nbsp;
The Maharashtra government has halted payments to women found ineligible under the scheme as well as those who failed to complete the mandatory e-KYC process before the April 30 deadline, the news agency reported. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/ladki-bahin-scheme-updates-ladki-bahin-yojana-will-continue-1-7-crore-eligible-women-to-keep-receiving-benefits-says-cm-fadnavis-23633319" rel="nofollow">Read more</a>

Mumbai Live NEWS Updates: Payments stopped for ineligible beneficiaries under the Ladki Bahin scheme&nbsp;
The Maharashtra government has halted payments to women found ineligible under the scheme as well as those who failed to complete the mandatory e-KYC process before the April 30 deadline, the news agency reported. Read more

Mumbai Live NEWS Updates:&nbsp;World Hindu Congress (WHC) 2026 to Convene in Mumbai on December 18&ndash;20
The World Hindu Congress (WHC) 2026 will be held in Mumbai, Bharat, on December 18, 19, and 20 at the Jio World Convention Centre, under the theme Samanaṃ Vrataṃ Saha Cittam &mdash; Shared Commitment: Collective Resolve. WHC 2026 will bring together Hindu leaders, thinkers, entrepreneurs, policymakers, educators, journalist and activists from across Bharat and the world to deliberate on strategies for Hindu resurgence, inclusive progress, and collective action rooted in dharmic values.

Mumbai Live NEWS Updates:&nbsp;World Hindu Congress (WHC) 2026 to Convene in Mumbai on December 18&ndash;20
The World Hindu Congress (WHC) 2026 will be held in Mumbai, Bharat, on December 18, 19, and 20 at the Jio World Convention Centre, under the theme Samanaṃ Vrataṃ Saha Cittam &mdash; Shared Commitment: Collective Resolve. WHC 2026 will bring together Hindu leaders, thinkers, entrepreneurs, policymakers, educators, journalist and activists from across Bharat and the world to deliberate on strategies for Hindu resurgence, inclusive progress, and collective action rooted in dharmic values.

Mumbai Live NEWS Updates: Army officer's surprise marriage proposal after passing-out parade
The passing-out parade on Tuesday at the Combat Army Aviation Training School near Nashik in Maharashtra ended with a surprise proposal by an army officer to his partner. A video of the proposal went viral on social media. It shows Captain Bharat Bhardwaj getting down on one knee, with his partner hugging him as he gets up.(PTI)

Mumbai Live NEWS Updates: Army officer's surprise marriage proposal after passing-out parade
The passing-out parade on Tuesday at the Combat Army Aviation Training School near Nashik in Maharashtra ended with a surprise proposal by an army officer to his partner. A video of the proposal went viral on social media. It shows Captain Bharat Bhardwaj getting down on one knee, with his partner hugging him as he gets up.(PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: 690 field workers to be recruited for faster repair response
As part of the initiative, BEST will recruit around 690 field workers to speed up cable fault repair activities. Additionally, 127 motor vehicle drivers and 100 mechanics from the Traffic Division will be temporarily transferred to assist in handling off-supply complaints. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-best-sanctions-rs-20-crore-action-plan-to-curb-rising-power-outages-23633316" rel="nofollow">Read more</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: 690 field workers to be recruited for faster repair response
As part of the initiative, BEST will recruit around 690 field workers to speed up cable fault repair activities. Additionally, 127 motor vehicle drivers and 100 mechanics from the Traffic Division will be temporarily transferred to assist in handling off-supply complaints. Read more

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: BEST to focus on improving reliability and faster fault restoration
According to BEST officials, the action plan focuses on deploying additional manpower and repair materials to address off-supply incidents and expedite fault rectification.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: BEST to focus on improving reliability and faster fault restoration
According to BEST officials, the action plan focuses on deploying additional manpower and repair materials to address off-supply incidents and expedite fault rectification.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Police warn of legal action amid disputes between devotees and vendors in temple town Jejuri
Police have appealed to stall owners and vendors in the temple town of Jejuri in Pune district not to force devotees to purchase puja items from them and warned of legal action if pilgrims are forced to pay money, an official said on Tuesday (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Police warn of legal action amid disputes between devotees and vendors in temple town Jejuri
Police have appealed to stall owners and vendors in the temple town of Jejuri in Pune district not to force devotees to purchase puja items from them and warned of legal action if pilgrims are forced to pay money, an official said on Tuesday (PTI)

Mumbai Live NEWS Updates: Maharashtra cabinet clears proposal to avail USD 50 cr AIIB loan for rural roads scheme
The Maharashtra cabinet on Tuesday approved a proposal to avail a USD 50 crore loan from the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) for works under the phase III of the Chief Minister's Gram Sadak Yojana. At a meeting held here, the cabinet also cleared proposals for major road improvement projects and expansion of a Mumbai-based cluster university (PTI)

Mumbai Live NEWS Updates: Maharashtra cabinet clears proposal to avail USD 50 cr AIIB loan for rural roads scheme
The Maharashtra cabinet on Tuesday approved a proposal to avail a USD 50 crore loan from the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) for works under the phase III of the Chief Minister's Gram Sadak Yojana. At a meeting held here, the cabinet also cleared proposals for major road improvement projects and expansion of a Mumbai-based cluster university (PTI)

Mumbai Live NEWS Updates: Man booked for duping villagers by practising black magic
Police in Maharashtra's Latur district have registered a case against a man for allegedly cheating people by claiming to possess supernatural powers, officials said on Tuesday. The accused, Maroti Chanderrao More - a resident of Khopegaon village in Latur tehsil - was booked under the provisions of the Maharashtra Prevention and Eradication of Human Sacrifice and other Inhuman, Evil and Aghori Practices and Black Magic Act, 2013. The case was registered against him at the Latur Rural police station on Monday, they said.(PTI)

Mumbai Live NEWS Updates: Man booked for duping villagers by practising black magic
Police in Maharashtra's Latur district have registered a case against a man for allegedly cheating people by claiming to possess supernatural powers, officials said on Tuesday. The accused, Maroti Chanderrao More - a resident of Khopegaon village in Latur tehsil - was booked under the provisions of the Maharashtra Prevention and Eradication of Human Sacrifice and other Inhuman, Evil and Aghori Practices and Black Magic Act, 2013. The case was registered against him at the Latur Rural police station on Monday, they said.(PTI)

Mumbai Live NEWS Updates: Unauthorised portions of building linked to NEET paper leak accused razed in Beed
Civic authorities in Maharashtra's Beed city ordered the demolition of an under-construction building allegedly linked to retired professor P V Kulkarni, the kingpin of the NEET paper leak case, officials said on Tuesday. (PTI)

Mumbai Live NEWS Updates: Unauthorised portions of building linked to NEET paper leak accused razed in Beed
Civic authorities in Maharashtra's Beed city ordered the demolition of an under-construction building allegedly linked to retired professor P V Kulkarni, the kingpin of the NEET paper leak case, officials said on Tuesday. (PTI)

Mumbai Live NEWS Updates: Maharashtra cabinet clears farm loan waiver, 56 lakh farmers to benefit
The Maharashtra cabinet on Tuesday approved a farm loan waiver scheme covering agricultural loans of up to Rs 2 lakh, a decision expected to benefit around 56 lakh farmers, sources said (PTI)

Mumbai Live NEWS Updates: Maharashtra cabinet clears farm loan waiver, 56 lakh farmers to benefit
The Maharashtra cabinet on Tuesday approved a farm loan waiver scheme covering agricultural loans of up to Rs 2 lakh, a decision expected to benefit around 56 lakh farmers, sources said (PTI)

Mumbai Live NEWS Updates: Centre, state considering onion farmers' demands positively, says Walse Patil
Senior NCP leader Dilip Walse Patil on Tuesday said both the Centre and the Maharashtra government are positively considering issues faced by onion growers, urging agitating farmers to choose dialogue over ongoing protests to resolve the current price crisis. Walse Patil stated that a high-level state delegation recently met Union Home Minister Amit Shah, who assured the state government that a decision on the onion and sugarcane sectors would be taken in the next 10 days (PTI)

Mumbai Live NEWS Updates: Centre, state considering onion farmers' demands positively, says Walse Patil
Senior NCP leader Dilip Walse Patil on Tuesday said both the Centre and the Maharashtra government are positively considering issues faced by onion growers, urging agitating farmers to choose dialogue over ongoing protests to resolve the current price crisis. Walse Patil stated that a high-level state delegation recently met Union Home Minister Amit Shah, who assured the state government that a decision on the onion and sugarcane sectors would be taken in the next 10 days (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;MVA demands higher procurement price and compensation for onion farmers
The protest was organised to press several demands, including a guaranteed price of Rs 3,000 per quintal for onions, compensation for farmers who sold their produce at lower rates, and procurement of the entire onion stock through the National Agricultural Cooperative Marketing Federation of India (NAFED). <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/onion-farmers-fight-will-continue-until-demands-are-met-harshvardhan-sapkal-23633287" rel="nofollow">Read more</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;MVA demands higher procurement price and compensation for onion farmers
The protest was organised to press several demands, including a guaranteed price of Rs 3,000 per quintal for onions, compensation for farmers who sold their produce at lower rates, and procurement of the entire onion stock through the National Agricultural Cooperative Marketing Federation of India (NAFED). Read more

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Kirit Somaiya alleges &lsquo;land jihad&rsquo;, claims illegal dargah demolished in Pimpri Chinchwad
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Pimpri Chinchwad, Maharashtra: BJP leader Kirit Somaiya says, "Under the guise of 'Land Jihad,' government lands situated along forest fringes and coastlines are being encroached upon on a massive scale, ostensibly in the name of mosques, dargahs, and madrasas. On April 9, I had&hellip; <a href="https://t.co/Qojhr9335E">pic.twitter.com/Qojhr9335E</a>
&mdash; IANS (@ians_india) <a href="https://x.com/ians_india/status/2061753262324523088?ref_src=twsrc-Etfw">June 2, 2026</a></blockquote>
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Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Kirit Somaiya alleges &lsquo;land jihad&rsquo;, claims illegal dargah demolished in Pimpri Chinchwad

Pimpri Chinchwad, Maharashtra: BJP leader Kirit Somaiya says, "Under the guise of 'Land Jihad,' government lands situated along forest fringes and coastlines are being encroached upon on a massive scale, ostensibly in the name of mosques, dargahs, and madrasas. On April 9, I had&hellip; pic.twitter.com/Qojhr9335E
&mdash; IANS (@ians_india) June 2, 2026


Mumbai News LIVE Updates | Return to Uddhav Thackeray's Sena if you regret your mistake: Sanjay Raut to Shinde faction leaders
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut on Tuesday said that if any of the leaders who sided with Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde in 2022 regret their "mistake", they should return to the party led by Uddhav Thackeray. Some people, however, will not get entry into the party, Raut said, speaking to reporters here.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates | Return to Uddhav Thackeray's Sena if you regret your mistake: Sanjay Raut to Shinde faction leaders
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut on Tuesday said that if any of the leaders who sided with Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde in 2022 regret their "mistake", they should return to the party led by Uddhav Thackeray. Some people, however, will not get entry into the party, Raut said, speaking to reporters here.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: CISF conducts odd hour mock drill at Navi Mumbai Airport to tackle simulated Armed Attack
The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) conducted an odd hour mock drill at Navi Mumbai Airport to test emergency preparedness during late-hour contingencies. The security exercise simulated a high-threat scenario involving an armed attack within the airport boundaries and the unlawful seizure of vital installations.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: CISF conducts odd hour mock drill at Navi Mumbai Airport to tackle simulated Armed Attack
The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) conducted an odd hour mock drill at Navi Mumbai Airport to test emergency preparedness during late-hour contingencies. The security exercise simulated a high-threat scenario involving an armed attack within the airport boundaries and the unlawful seizure of vital installations.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates | Bank fraud case: Ex-RCom executive Jhunjhunwala lodged in Arthur Road Jail after CBI arrest
Former Reliance Communications Group managing director Amitabh Jhunjhunwala, arrested by the CBI in a multi-crore bank loan fraud case, has been lodged in Mumbai's Arthur Road Jail, officials said on Tuesday. A Mumbai court on Monday allowed the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to arrest Jhunjhunwala, who was in judicial custody in New Delhi in a related money laundering case being probed by the Enforcement Directorate (ED).

Mumbai News LIVE Updates | Bank fraud case: Ex-RCom executive Jhunjhunwala lodged in Arthur Road Jail after CBI arrest
Former Reliance Communications Group managing director Amitabh Jhunjhunwala, arrested by the CBI in a multi-crore bank loan fraud case, has been lodged in Mumbai's Arthur Road Jail, officials said on Tuesday. A Mumbai court on Monday allowed the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to arrest Jhunjhunwala, who was in judicial custody in New Delhi in a related money laundering case being probed by the Enforcement Directorate (ED).

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Boy crushed to death under pitch roller at cricket camp in Solapur; two coaches booked
A case of culpable homicide has been registered against two coaches and cricket associations after a 15-year-old boy was crushed to death under a heavy pitch roller during a summer camp in Maharashtra's Solapur district, police said on Tuesday. The deceased, Aarav alias Viren Chaudhary, suffered fatal injuries on the morning of May 30 when he was pulling the equipment along with other children while preparing the pitch for a practice session, but got trapped under it, an official said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Boy crushed to death under pitch roller at cricket camp in Solapur; two coaches booked
A case of culpable homicide has been registered against two coaches and cricket associations after a 15-year-old boy was crushed to death under a heavy pitch roller during a summer camp in Maharashtra's Solapur district, police said on Tuesday. The deceased, Aarav alias Viren Chaudhary, suffered fatal injuries on the morning of May 30 when he was pulling the equipment along with other children while preparing the pitch for a practice session, but got trapped under it, an official said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates | Won't scrap Ladki Bahin scheme; benefits to continue for 1.7 crore eligible women: Fadnavis
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday assured that the government will not discontinue its flagship 'Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin' welfare scheme, clarifying that 1.70 crore eligible women will keep receiving benefits despite the recent removal of lakhs of beneficiaries. The chief minister's remarks have come after the April 30 deadline for e-KYC (Know Your Customer) verification, and a verification saw nearly 80 lakh beneficiaries being weeded out of the scheme, drawing sharp criticism from the Opposition parties.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates | Won't scrap Ladki Bahin scheme; benefits to continue for 1.7 crore eligible women: Fadnavis
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday assured that the government will not discontinue its flagship 'Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin' welfare scheme, clarifying that 1.70 crore eligible women will keep receiving benefits despite the recent removal of lakhs of beneficiaries. The chief minister's remarks have come after the April 30 deadline for e-KYC (Know Your Customer) verification, and a verification saw nearly 80 lakh beneficiaries being weeded out of the scheme, drawing sharp criticism from the Opposition parties.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: BMC acts against alleged illegal dargah in Aarey Colony over encroachment claims
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Mumbai, Maharashtra: Action is being taken against an alleged illegal dargah in Mumbai&rsquo;s Aarey Colony over encroachment on government land. BMC and police initiated proceedings after notices were ignored and no valid documents were submitted. Authorities say a trust had&hellip; <a href="https://t.co/M3gmt9e1xP">pic.twitter.com/M3gmt9e1xP</a>
&mdash; IANS (@ians_india) <a href="https://x.com/ians_india/status/2061701306503565387?ref_src=twsrc-Etfw">June 2, 2026</a></blockquote>

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Mumbai News LIVE Updates: BMC acts against alleged illegal dargah in Aarey Colony over encroachment claims
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Mumbai, Maharashtra: Action is being taken against an alleged illegal dargah in Mumbai&rsquo;s Aarey Colony over encroachment on government land. BMC and police initiated proceedings after notices were ignored and no valid documents were submitted. Authorities say a trust had&hellip; pic.twitter.com/M3gmt9e1xP
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Mumbai News LIVE Updates: MD factory busted in Telangana by MBVV cops, drugs worth Rs 20.72 cr seized
The Crime Detection Branch (CDB) of the Mira-Bhayandar, Vasai-Virar (MBVV) Police Commissionerate has busted a large-scale MD (Mephedrone) drug manufacturing factory operating from a farmhouse in Telangana's Sangareddy district. According to the police, the officials seized narcotics, precursor chemicals and sophisticated laboratory equipment collectively valued at Rs 20.72 crore during the operation. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-crime-news/article/drug-factory-busted-md-drug-factory-busted-in-telangana-by-mbvv-cops-narcotics-worth-rs-20-72-crore-seized-23633275" rel="nofollow">Read More</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: MD factory busted in Telangana by MBVV cops, drugs worth Rs 20.72 cr seized
The Crime Detection Branch (CDB) of the Mira-Bhayandar, Vasai-Virar (MBVV) Police Commissionerate has busted a large-scale MD (Mephedrone) drug manufacturing factory operating from a farmhouse in Telangana's Sangareddy district. According to the police, the officials seized narcotics, precursor chemicals and sophisticated laboratory equipment collectively valued at Rs 20.72 crore during the operation. Read More

Mumbai News LIVE Updates | Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train project: 350-tonne cutterhead installed at Ghansoli
The Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train Project has reached another significant milestone with the lowering of the cutterhead for the second Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM) at Sawli (Ghansoli) near Mumbai. The massive cutterhead, measuring 13.6 metres in diameter and weighing around 350 tonnes, marks the completion of the main shield assembly for the second TBM that will be used to excavate part of the project's underground tunnel section. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-ahmedabad-bullet-train-project-updates-350-tonne-cutterhead-installed-at-ghansoli-in-maharashtra-23633265" rel="nofollow">Read More</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates | Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train project: 350-tonne cutterhead installed at Ghansoli
The Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train Project has reached another significant milestone with the lowering of the cutterhead for the second Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM) at Sawli (Ghansoli) near Mumbai. The massive cutterhead, measuring 13.6 metres in diameter and weighing around 350 tonnes, marks the completion of the main shield assembly for the second TBM that will be used to excavate part of the project's underground tunnel section. Read More

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Aarey Colony dargah demolished; Kirit Somaiya says he filed complaint in April
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Land JIHAD...... ilegal DARGAH of Aarey Colony Mumbai Demolished today l. I had visited &amp; filed complaint on 9 April 2026 <a href="https://t.co/rhNIDQ5ny2">pic.twitter.com/rhNIDQ5ny2</a>
&mdash; Kirit Somaiya (@KiritSomaiya) <a href="https://x.com/KiritSomaiya/status/2061698338203090949?ref_src=twsrc-Etfw">June 2, 2026</a></blockquote>

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Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Aarey Colony dargah demolished; Kirit Somaiya says he filed complaint in April
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Land JIHAD...... ilegal DARGAH of Aarey Colony Mumbai Demolished today l.I had visited &amp; filed complaint on 9 April 2026 pic.twitter.com/rhNIDQ5ny2
&mdash; Kirit Somaiya (@KiritSomaiya) June 2, 2026




Mumbai News LIVE Updates | Live: Mega kranti morcha for the rights of onion farmers
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?पुणे-नाशिक महामार्ग, पुणे ⏭️ 02-06-2026 ➡️ कांदा उत्पादक शेतकऱ्यांच्या हक्कांसाठी विराट क्रांती महामोर्चा - लाईव्ह <a href="https://t.co/UOIVyDuyW9">https://t.co/UOIVyDuyW9</a>
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Mumbai News LIVE Updates | Live: Mega kranti morcha for the rights of onion farmers
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?पुणे-नाशिक महामार्ग, पुणे ⏭️ 02-06-2026 ➡️ कांदा उत्पादक शेतकऱ्यांच्या हक्कांसाठी विराट क्रांती महामोर्चा - लाईव्ह https://t.co/UOIVyDuyW9
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Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Massive kranti march held for onion farmers rights
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➡️ कांदा उत्पादक शेतकऱ्यांच्या हक्कांसाठी विराट क्रांती महामोर्चा - लाईव्ह <a href="https://t.co/kvKbkJfuND">https://t.co/kvKbkJfuND</a>
&mdash; Rohit Pawar (@RRPSpeaks) <a href="https://x.com/RRPSpeaks/status/2061678244861038745?ref_src=twsrc-Etfw">June 2, 2026</a></blockquote>

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Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Massive kranti march held for onion farmers rights
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➡️ कांदा उत्पादक शेतकऱ्यांच्या हक्कांसाठी विराट क्रांती महामोर्चा - लाईव्ह https://t.co/kvKbkJfuND
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Mumbai News LIVE Updates | Watch: Quick action by Mumbai cop and bystanders saves woman at Marine Drive
A 46-year-old woman was rescued after she reportedly jumped into the sea near the Marine Drive promenade in south Mumbai on May 31, according to Mumbai Police. The incident took place at around 11.25 am, police said in a post on X. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/watch-quick-action-by-mumbai-cop-and-bystanders-saves-woman-at-marine-drive-23633257" rel="nofollow">Read More</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates | Watch: Quick action by Mumbai cop and bystanders saves woman at Marine Drive
A 46-year-old woman was rescued after she reportedly jumped into the sea near the Marine Drive promenade in south Mumbai on May 31, according to Mumbai Police. The incident took place at around 11.25 am, police said in a post on X. Read More

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Kirit Somaiya writes to Mumbai Police, BMC seeking ban of Namaz on roads
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Stop NAMAZ on Mumbai Roads I wrote letter to Mumbai Police/Municipal Commissioners मुंबईच्या रस्त्यावरील "नमाज" बंद करा मुंबई महापालिका आणि पोलिस आयुक्त यांना पत्र <a href="https://t.co/MKMZDuV5B3">pic.twitter.com/MKMZDuV5B3</a>
&mdash; Kirit Somaiya (@KiritSomaiya) <a href="https://x.com/KiritSomaiya/status/2061657157326778485?ref_src=twsrc-Etfw">June 2, 2026</a></blockquote>

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Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Kirit Somaiya writes to Mumbai Police, BMC seeking ban of Namaz on roads
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Stop NAMAZ on Mumbai RoadsI wrote letter to Mumbai Police/Municipal Commissioners मुंबईच्या रस्त्यावरील "नमाज" बंद करा मुंबई महापालिका आणि पोलिस आयुक्त यांना पत्र pic.twitter.com/MKMZDuV5B3
&mdash; Kirit Somaiya (@KiritSomaiya) June 2, 2026




Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai Police, citizens rescue woman after sea jump at Marine Drive
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? Swift action &amp; impressive coordination helps save the life of a 46 y/o woman. When a woman jumped into the sea at Marine Drive, PC Shri Jayesh Mali did not hesitate. With the help of nearby citizens, he acted swiftly and brought her safely to shore. API Shri Someshwar&hellip; <a href="https://t.co/89QlAajov3">pic.twitter.com/89QlAajov3</a>
&mdash; मुंबई पोलीस Mumbai Police (@MumbaiPolice) <a href="https://x.com/MumbaiPolice/status/2061296049160106114?ref_src=twsrc-Etfw">June 1, 2026</a></blockquote>

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Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai Police, citizens rescue woman after sea jump at Marine Drive
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? Swift action &amp; impressive coordination helps save the life of a 46 y/o woman.When a woman jumped into the sea at Marine Drive, PC Shri Jayesh Mali did not hesitate. With the help of nearby citizens, he acted swiftly and brought her safely to shore.API Shri Someshwar&hellip; pic.twitter.com/89QlAajov3
&mdash; मुंबई पोलीस Mumbai Police (@MumbaiPolice) June 1, 2026




Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Abdul Sattar flags local tensions, alleges BJP leaders undermining Shiv Sena
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<a href="https://x.com/hashtag/WATCH?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc-Etfw">#WATCH</a> | Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Maharashtra: Shiv Sena MLA Abdul Sattar says, "We have no objection regarding the candidate; the BJP has already made its choice, and their members have filed their nomination. All the leaders of the alliance stand in support of them. If one of&hellip; <a href="https://t.co/nXl1iyPclB">pic.twitter.com/nXl1iyPclB</a>
&mdash; ANI (@ANI) <a href="https://x.com/ANI/status/2061612281562382625?ref_src=twsrc-Etfw">June 2, 2026</a></blockquote>

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Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Abdul Sattar flags local tensions, alleges BJP leaders undermining Shiv Sena
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#WATCH | Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Maharashtra: Shiv Sena MLA Abdul Sattar says, "We have no objection regarding the candidate; the BJP has already made its choice, and their members have filed their nomination. All the leaders of the alliance stand in support of them. If one of&hellip; pic.twitter.com/nXl1iyPclB
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Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Atul Save files MLC nomination, highlights Mahayuti seat-sharing formula
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<a href="https://x.com/hashtag/WATCH?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc-Etfw">#WATCH</a> | Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Maharashtra: On filling the nomination for the MLC polls, Atul Save says, "The situation is such that Devendra Fadnavis, Eknath Shinde, and Sunetra Pawar&mdash;these three sat together and devised a specific formula for seat-sharing. In accordance&hellip; <a href="https://t.co/TSVb6q0Ef3">pic.twitter.com/TSVb6q0Ef3</a>
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Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Atul Save files MLC nomination, highlights Mahayuti seat-sharing formula
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#WATCH | Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Maharashtra: On filling the nomination for the MLC polls, Atul Save says, "The situation is such that Devendra Fadnavis, Eknath Shinde, and Sunetra Pawar&mdash;these three sat together and devised a specific formula for seat-sharing. In accordance&hellip; pic.twitter.com/TSVb6q0Ef3
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Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Delivery worker killed after speeding car rams into e-rickshaw in Kurla&nbsp;
A 55-year-old grocery store employee, identified as Kanhaiya Verma, <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/two-killed-in-early-morning-collision-on-pune-mumbai-expressway-near-khalapur-23633094" rel="nofollow">was killed after a speeding mid-size car</a> allegedly rammed into the e-rickshaw he was using to deliver groceries in Kurla East on Saturday night. &ldquo;Around 9.20 pm, he left to deliver groceries to Sitabai Patil Chawl in Chunabhatti and was returning when the accident occurred near Ajintha Building in Shiv Srushti Colony,&rdquo; a police officer told mid-day.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Delivery worker killed after speeding car rams into e-rickshaw in Kurla&nbsp;
A 55-year-old grocery store employee, identified as Kanhaiya Verma, was killed after a speeding mid-size car allegedly rammed into the e-rickshaw he was using to deliver groceries in Kurla East on Saturday night. &ldquo;Around 9.20 pm, he left to deliver groceries to Sitabai Patil Chawl in Chunabhatti and was returning when the accident occurred near Ajintha Building in Shiv Srushti Colony,&rdquo; a police officer told mid-day.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates | mid-day SPECIAL: Mumbai civic body explores water-holding ponds to tackle Andheri subway flooding
Even as the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has shelved its <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-andheri-subway-shut-10-times-in-july-over-flooding-23586179" rel="nofollow">plan to construct a flyover at the Andheri subway</a> as a long-term solution to waterlogging, it is now exploring the construction of water-holding ponds instead. The civic body has proposed three sites for the project: a 1300 sq m plot at Dr Ambedkar Garden in Andheri, a 1000 sq m plot in Jogeshwari, and a 2000 sq m land parcel near the Western Express Highway.&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates | mid-day SPECIAL: Mumbai civic body explores water-holding ponds to tackle Andheri subway flooding
Even as the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has shelved its plan to construct a flyover at the Andheri subway as a long-term solution to waterlogging, it is now exploring the construction of water-holding ponds instead. The civic body has proposed three sites for the project: a 1300 sq m plot at Dr Ambedkar Garden in Andheri, a 1000 sq m plot in Jogeshwari, and a 2000 sq m land parcel near the Western Express Highway.&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai civic body floats tender for roof installation over Santacruz skywalk&nbsp;
Residents of Santacruz East have finally now <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/santacruz-chembur-link-road-project-final-touches-underway-on-sclr-cable-stayed-bridge-as-project-nears-completion-23586318" rel="nofollow">breathed a sigh of relief as the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation</a> (BMC) has floated a tender regarding the installation of a roof over the skywalk from the Western Express Highway to the junction of St Anthony&rsquo;s Church, Vakola, along Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru Road.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai civic body floats tender for roof installation over Santacruz skywalk&nbsp;
Residents of Santacruz East have finally now breathed a sigh of relief as the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has floated a tender regarding the installation of a roof over the skywalk from the Western Express Highway to the junction of St Anthony&rsquo;s Church, Vakola, along Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru Road.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates | Maharashtra MLC elections: Mahayuti faces seat-sharing friction ahead of MLC polls
The <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/maharashtra-mlc-polls-2026-bjp-announces-list-of-candidates-for-biennial-and-bye-elections-23633011" rel="nofollow">election for 17 state Legislative Council seats through local civic body</a> constituencies is exposing growing unease within the ruling Mahayuti alliance. Differences over seat-sharing have brought internal tensions to the surface, not only between the BJP, the Shiv Sena led by Eknath Shinde, and the Nationalist Congress Party, but also within these parties themselves.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates | Maharashtra MLC elections: Mahayuti faces seat-sharing friction ahead of MLC polls
The election for 17 state Legislative Council seats through local civic body constituencies is exposing growing unease within the ruling Mahayuti alliance. Differences over seat-sharing have brought internal tensions to the surface, not only between the BJP, the Shiv Sena led by Eknath Shinde, and the Nationalist Congress Party, but also within these parties themselves.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai heatwave takes toll on birds as dehydrated Shaheen Falcons rescued
Two <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/photo/in-photos-birds-and-animals-battle-dehydration-after-heatwave-conditions-in-mumbai-110281" rel="nofollow">Shaheen Falcons, considered one of the fastest animals on Earth</a>, having a rare sight in urban landscapes, were found severely dehydrated and injured in the city this week. The Falcons were rescued by a citizen and admitted to Bai Sakarbai Dinshaw Petit Hospital for Animals (BSPCA) last week. As per the hospital officials, the falcons arrived with signs of extreme dehydration, and one of them had visible wing injury; they were stabilised and were released via the forest department to RAWW, a wildlife welfare NGO.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai heatwave takes toll on birds as dehydrated Shaheen Falcons rescued
Two Shaheen Falcons, considered one of the fastest animals on Earth, having a rare sight in urban landscapes, were found severely dehydrated and injured in the city this week. The Falcons were rescued by a citizen and admitted to Bai Sakarbai Dinshaw Petit Hospital for Animals (BSPCA) last week. As per the hospital officials, the falcons arrived with signs of extreme dehydration, and one of them had visible wing injury; they were stabilised and were released via the forest department to RAWW, a wildlife welfare NGO.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: June 3 bail hearing for builder&rsquo;s son accused of injuring two policemen at Marine Drive
More than a week after a <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-hit-and-run-in-powai-leaves-three-sewer-workers-seriously-injured-driver-absconded-23628511" rel="nofollow">luxury car ploughed into two policemen</a> during a late-night checking operation at Marine Drive, the focus has now shifted to the recovery of the seriously injured officer and the impending bail hearing of the driver, Nihal Arjun Solanki. According to investigators, the incident occurred during the early hours of Sunday, when a police team was conducting routine vehicle checks at Marine Drive. Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) Krishnakant Mishra allegedly signalled a red Mercedes to slow down and stop at the barricade. Instead, the driver allegedly accelerated through the checkpoint, striking both policemen before fleeing.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: June 3 bail hearing for builder&rsquo;s son accused of injuring two policemen at Marine Drive
More than a week after a luxury car ploughed into two policemen during a late-night checking operation at Marine Drive, the focus has now shifted to the recovery of the seriously injured officer and the impending bail hearing of the driver, Nihal Arjun Solanki. According to investigators, the incident occurred during the early hours of Sunday, when a police team was conducting routine vehicle checks at Marine Drive. Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) Krishnakant Mishra allegedly signalled a red Mercedes to slow down and stop at the barricade. Instead, the driver allegedly accelerated through the checkpoint, striking both policemen before fleeing.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Foreign universities bring global degrees to India as demand grows
With <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-fyjc-admissions-cut-offs-ease-across-streams-in-first-merit-list-23632831" rel="nofollow">admissions season approaching and many students preparing</a> for September intakes, parents, aspirants, and education experts are increasingly looking at opportunities closer home. Following Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis&rsquo;s announcement of the Navi Mumbai &lsquo;Edu City&rsquo; project in 2025, several renowned universities from the US, UK, and Australia, among other countries, are setting up campuses in India.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Foreign universities bring global degrees to India as demand grows
With admissions season approaching and many students preparing for September intakes, parents, aspirants, and education experts are increasingly looking at opportunities closer home. Following Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis&rsquo;s announcement of the Navi Mumbai &lsquo;Edu City&rsquo; project in 2025, several renowned universities from the US, UK, and Australia, among other countries, are setting up campuses in India.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai civic body to issue QR codes to licensed hawkers from June 10
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) is set to begin issuing QR code-based identification to authorised and licensed hawkers from June 10 as part of efforts to improve monitoring and curb unauthorised street vending.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai civic body to issue QR codes to licensed hawkers from June 10
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) is set to begin issuing QR code-based identification to authorised and licensed hawkers from June 10 as part of efforts to improve monitoring and curb unauthorised street vending.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai civic body floats tender for roof installation over Santacruz skywalk
Residents of Santacruz East have finally now <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/santacruz-chembur-link-road-project-final-touches-underway-on-sclr-cable-stayed-bridge-as-project-nears-completion-23586318" rel="nofollow">breathed a sigh of relief as the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation</a> (BMC) has floated a tender regarding the installation of a roof over the skywalk from the Western Express Highway to the junction of St Anthony&rsquo;s Church, Vakola, along Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru Road.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai civic body floats tender for roof installation over Santacruz skywalk
Residents of Santacruz East have finally now breathed a sigh of relief as the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has floated a tender regarding the installation of a roof over the skywalk from the Western Express Highway to the junction of St Anthony&rsquo;s Church, Vakola, along Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru Road.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Rising LPG costs squeeze restaurants, but diners spared price hikes for now
Restaurants, food vendors and tiffin service operators across Mumbai are grappling with rising commercial LPG cylinder prices and ongoing supply shortages. While many smaller establishments have not yet increased menu prices, some have reduced portion sizes or discontinued unlimited meal offerings.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Rising LPG costs squeeze restaurants, but diners spared price hikes for now
Restaurants, food vendors and tiffin service operators across Mumbai are grappling with rising commercial LPG cylinder prices and ongoing supply shortages. While many smaller establishments have not yet increased menu prices, some have reduced portion sizes or discontinued unlimited meal offerings.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Fake political fixer held for Rs 50 lakh MHADA flat scam in Mumbai
The Charkop police have arrested Kiran Mahadik alias Bunty for allegedly posing as a politically connected fixer and cheating people through false promises of MHADA flats, government jobs and high-return investments.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Fake political fixer held for Rs 50 lakh MHADA flat scam in Mumbai
The Charkop police have arrested Kiran Mahadik alias Bunty for allegedly posing as a politically connected fixer and cheating people through false promises of MHADA flats, government jobs and high-return investments.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: AIMIM leader Waris Pathan visited the Goregaon Aarey dargah demolition site, alleging that authorities had razed the structure before a scheduled court hearing. Thanks for joining mid-day. That brings an end to the day&rsquo;s major Mumbai and Maharashtra LIVE updates. Stay tuned as we bring to you fresh LIVE updates from next morning

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: AIMIM leader Waris Pathan alleged police barred entry to the demolished Goregaon Aarey dargah site despite an ongoing legal challenge

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