Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;Sugar export ban making it impossible for mills to survive, says Pawar
He argued that the ban restricts the cash flow required by factories to pay the recently hiked Fair and Remunerative Price (FRP) to farmers. "The industry was finally seeing a window of liquidity through international markets. By shutting this door, the government is making it impossible for mills to survive and fulfill their legal obligations to the sugarcane growers," Pawar stated. He also called for government intervention due to unseasonal rain damage.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;Sugar export ban making it impossible for mills to survive, says Pawar
He argued that the ban restricts the cash flow required by factories to pay the recently hiked Fair and Remunerative Price (FRP) to farmers. "The industry was finally seeing a window of liquidity through international markets. By shutting this door, the government is making it impossible for mills to survive and fulfill their legal obligations to the sugarcane growers," Pawar stated. He also called for government intervention due to unseasonal rain damage.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Pawar demands immediate rollback of sugar export ban amid surplus production
He demanded immediate withdrawal to protect the 2026 sugar season. Pawar highlighted that the export ban has arrived at a time when the state is grappling with excess sugar production.&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Pawar demands immediate rollback of sugar export ban amid surplus production
He demanded immediate withdrawal to protect the 2026 sugar season. Pawar highlighted that the export ban has arrived at a time when the state is grappling with excess sugar production.&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Sharad Pawar calls for strategic relief for sugar industry, questions Centre&rsquo;s export ban
Nationalist Congress Party (SP) President, Sharad Pawar, on Thursday launched a scathing attack on the Central Government&rsquo;s recent decision to ban sugar exports, terming the move "economically disastrous" for Maharashtra&rsquo;s cooperative sector. Speaking at a press conference in Pune, the veteran leader demanded an immediate reconsideration of the policy to prevent the financial collapse of sugar mills. (IANS)&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Sharad Pawar calls for strategic relief for sugar industry, questions Centre&rsquo;s export ban
Nationalist Congress Party (SP) President, Sharad Pawar, on Thursday launched a scathing attack on the Central Government&rsquo;s recent decision to ban sugar exports, terming the move "economically disastrous" for Maharashtra&rsquo;s cooperative sector. Speaking at a press conference in Pune, the veteran leader demanded an immediate reconsideration of the policy to prevent the financial collapse of sugar mills. (IANS)&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;CBI conducted searches at 17 premises in Mumbai last week
Both the accused persons are presently in judicial custody. The investigation into the cases relating to the Anil Ambani-led Reliance Group is being monitored by the Supreme Court, said the CBI. Last Saturday, the CBI conducted searches at 17 premises in Mumbai in connection with three cases registered against Anil Ambani-led Reliance ADA Group companies -- Reliance Telecom Ltd, Reliance Commercial Finance Ltd, Reliance Home Finance Ltd and their Directors.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;CBI conducted searches at 17 premises in Mumbai last week
Both the accused persons are presently in judicial custody. The investigation into the cases relating to the Anil Ambani-led Reliance Group is being monitored by the Supreme Court, said the CBI. Last Saturday, the CBI conducted searches at 17 premises in Mumbai in connection with three cases registered against Anil Ambani-led Reliance ADA Group companies -- Reliance Telecom Ltd, Reliance Commercial Finance Ltd, Reliance Home Finance Ltd and their Directors.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;CBI conducted searches at 31 locations previously&nbsp;
CBI earlier conducted searches at 31 locations in the last few months, after registration of these cases. Two senior executives of RCom, D. Vishwanath, Joint President of Reliance Communications, who was overall in-charge of banking operations of the Group, and Anil Kalya, Vice President, who had actively supported D. Vishwanath in managing banking operations and payments/utilisation of funds, were arrested on April 20.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;CBI conducted searches at 31 locations previously&nbsp;
CBI earlier conducted searches at 31 locations in the last few months, after registration of these cases. Two senior executives of RCom, D. Vishwanath, Joint President of Reliance Communications, who was overall in-charge of banking operations of the Group, and Anil Kalya, Vice President, who had actively supported D. Vishwanath in managing banking operations and payments/utilisation of funds, were arrested on April 20.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;CBI registers seven cases against Anil Ambani-led Reliance Group for alleged fraud involving Rs 27,337 crore
The CBI, during the last few months, has registered seven cases against the Anil Ambani-led Reliance Group on the complaints lodged by various Public Sector Banks (PSBs) and LIC in connection with alleged frauds involving thousands of crores of rupees. The total quantum of alleged loss in these cases is Rs 27,337 crore.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;CBI registers seven cases against Anil Ambani-led Reliance Group for alleged fraud involving Rs 27,337 crore
The CBI, during the last few months, has registered seven cases against the Anil Ambani-led Reliance Group on the complaints lodged by various Public Sector Banks (PSBs) and LIC in connection with alleged frauds involving thousands of crores of rupees. The total quantum of alleged loss in these cases is Rs 27,337 crore.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;CBI raids former CEO, CFO and directors of Reliance ADA Group in major probe; incriminating documents seized
&ldquo;The searches were conducted at the residential premises of the then CEO, CFO and Directors of the company who served during the period 2015&ndash;2017. The searches were conducted on the strength of Search Warrants dated 14.05.2026 issued by the Special Judge for CBI Cases, Mumbai. The searches resulted in seizure of incriminating documents and further investigation is continuing,&rdquo; said the CBI.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;CBI raids former CEO, CFO and directors of Reliance ADA Group in major probe; incriminating documents seized
&ldquo;The searches were conducted at the residential premises of the then CEO, CFO and Directors of the company who served during the period 2015&ndash;2017. The searches were conducted on the strength of Search Warrants dated 14.05.2026 issued by the Special Judge for CBI Cases, Mumbai. The searches resulted in seizure of incriminating documents and further investigation is continuing,&rdquo; said the CBI.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;Searches at 7 locations in Mumbai, Gurugram, Bengaluru in Reliance ADA Group cases: CBI
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Thursday said it has conducted searches at seven premises in connection with a case registered against Reliance Communications Ltd., one of the Reliance ADA Group companies. These premises were spread across Mumbai, Gurugram, and Bengaluru, the Bureau said in a statement. (IANS)&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;Searches at 7 locations in Mumbai, Gurugram, Bengaluru in Reliance ADA Group cases: CBI
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Thursday said it has conducted searches at seven premises in connection with a case registered against Reliance Communications Ltd., one of the Reliance ADA Group companies. These premises were spread across Mumbai, Gurugram, and Bengaluru, the Bureau said in a statement. (IANS)&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Man beaten to death near Raheja Hospital gate in Mahim; 5 accused detained
A 32-year-old man died after he was allegedly assaulted by six persons near the gate of SL Raheja Hospital in Mumbai&rsquo;s Mahim area in the early hours of Thursday, police said. According to police, the incident took place around 5.30 am following a verbal argument between the deceased and one of the accused. The victim was allegedly beaten up by the accused using hands and fists near the hospital gate. The injured man was rushed to hospital for treatment, where he later died. Police said a case has been registered at Mahim Police Station under the relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). Five accused have been taken into custody, while teams have been formed to trace and detain the remaining accused. Further investigation is underway.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Man beaten to death near Raheja Hospital gate in Mahim; 5 accused detained
A 32-year-old man died after he was allegedly assaulted by six persons near the gate of SL Raheja Hospital in Mumbai&rsquo;s Mahim area in the early hours of Thursday, police said. According to police, the incident took place around 5.30 am following a verbal argument between the deceased and one of the accused. The victim was allegedly beaten up by the accused using hands and fists near the hospital gate. The injured man was rushed to hospital for treatment, where he later died. Police said a case has been registered at Mahim Police Station under the relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). Five accused have been taken into custody, while teams have been formed to trace and detain the remaining accused. Further investigation is underway.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;ECI targets zero-error voter list through house-to-house verification
The primary goal of this intensive drive is to create a &ldquo;zero-error&rdquo; voter list.​ By visiting households, officials aim to identify and remove voters registered in multiple constituencies, strike the names of individuals who have passed away from the register to prevent fraudulent voting, and ensure that every eligible citizen who has recently turned 18 or changed residence is included.​

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;ECI targets zero-error voter list through house-to-house verification
The primary goal of this intensive drive is to create a &ldquo;zero-error&rdquo; voter list.​ By visiting households, officials aim to identify and remove voters registered in multiple constituencies, strike the names of individuals who have passed away from the register to prevent fraudulent voting, and ensure that every eligible citizen who has recently turned 18 or changed residence is included.​

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Door-to-door verification from June 30, final rolls on October 7
&ldquo;The schedule for the third phase has been fixed, keeping in mind ongoing Census work involving field staff. In Maharashtra, the drive will begin in June 2026 and conclude in October 2026.​ &ldquo;From June 20 to 29, 2026, training and preparation for Booth Level Officers will take place; from June 30 to July 29, 2026, door-to-door visits to voters will be conducted; on August 5, 2026, the draft electoral roll will be published; from August 5 to September 4, 2026, there will be a window for filing claims and objections; and on October 7, 2026, the final electoral roll will be published,&rdquo; said the release.​

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Door-to-door verification from June 30, final rolls on October 7
&ldquo;The schedule for the third phase has been fixed, keeping in mind ongoing Census work involving field staff. In Maharashtra, the drive will begin in June 2026 and conclude in October 2026.​ &ldquo;From June 20 to 29, 2026, training and preparation for Booth Level Officers will take place; from June 30 to July 29, 2026, door-to-door visits to voters will be conducted; on August 5, 2026, the draft electoral roll will be published; from August 5 to September 4, 2026, there will be a window for filing claims and objections; and on October 7, 2026, the final electoral roll will be published,&rdquo; said the release.​

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Final list by October
The schedule has been strategically aligned with ongoing Census activities to optimise the use of field machinery and personnel. The revision process is slated to begin in June and will conclude with the publication of the final list in October 2026.​

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Final list by October
The schedule has been strategically aligned with ongoing Census activities to optimise the use of field machinery and personnel. The revision process is slated to begin in June and will conclude with the publication of the final list in October 2026.​

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;9.86 crore voters to undergo door-to-door verification in SIR Phase-3
Maharashtra is a key participant in this phase, with the electoral machinery set to verify the records of approximately 9.86 crore voters through door-to-door visits.​ Booth Level Officers will personally visit every household to verify the details of 9,86,44,413 registered voters in the state. To maintain transparency, the Election Commission of India has encouraged political parties to appoint Booth Level Agents to assist and supervise the process alongside the Booth Level Officers, the government release said.​

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;9.86 crore voters to undergo door-to-door verification in SIR Phase-3
Maharashtra is a key participant in this phase, with the electoral machinery set to verify the records of approximately 9.86 crore voters through door-to-door visits.​ Booth Level Officers will personally visit every household to verify the details of 9,86,44,413 registered voters in the state. To maintain transparency, the Election Commission of India has encouraged political parties to appoint Booth Level Agents to assist and supervise the process alongside the Booth Level Officers, the government release said.​

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;Maha begins voter roll revision, 9.86 crore voters to be verified​
In a massive effort to ensure the accuracy of electoral rolls, the Election Commission of India has announced the third phase of the &lsquo;Special Intensive Revision&rsquo; campaign across 16 states and three Union Territories from June 30 to July 29. The final electoral roll will be released on October 7.​ (IANS)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;Maha begins voter roll revision, 9.86 crore voters to be verified​
In a massive effort to ensure the accuracy of electoral rolls, the Election Commission of India has announced the third phase of the &lsquo;Special Intensive Revision&rsquo; campaign across 16 states and three Union Territories from June 30 to July 29. The final electoral roll will be released on October 7.​ (IANS)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: DRI seizes misdeclared watermelon seeds, green peas worth Rs 139 crore at Nhava Sheva port
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Mumbai News LIVE Updates: DRI seizes misdeclared watermelon seeds, green peas worth Rs 139 crore at Nhava Sheva port



Detailed examination revealed blatant misdeclaration, with recovery of 2,710 MT of watermelon seeds originating from Tanzania and Sudan, and 319 MT of green peas from Canada, instead of the declared goods &lsquo;Toor Dal/Pigeon Peas&rsquo;.​ The government had imposed strict import restrictions on these commodities to safeguard domestic farmers from low-priced imports.​




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Mumbai News LIVE Updates: DRI seizes misdeclared consignments worth Rs 139 crore at Nhava Sheva, importer arrested
The illegal consignment was seized at Nhava Sheva Port, and the proprietor of the importing firm &ndash; a key person behind this organised smuggling &ndash; was arrested on Sunday, said a statement issued by the DRI.​ Acting on specific Intelligence, officers intercepted 132 containers containing approximately 3,029 metric tonnes of goods mis-declared as &lsquo;Toor Dal/Pigeon Peas&rsquo;. The seized consignments are valued at around Rs 139 crore.​
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Mumbai News LIVE Updates: DRI seizes misdeclared consignments worth Rs 139 crore at Nhava Sheva, importer arrested
The illegal consignment was seized at Nhava Sheva Port, and the proprietor of the importing firm &ndash; a key person behind this organised smuggling &ndash; was arrested on Sunday, said a statement issued by the DRI.​ Acting on specific Intelligence, officers intercepted 132 containers containing approximately 3,029 metric tonnes of goods mis-declared as &lsquo;Toor Dal/Pigeon Peas&rsquo;. The seized consignments are valued at around Rs 139 crore.​




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Mumbai News LIVE Updates: DRI arrests two allegedly involved in smuggling operation&nbsp;
The DRI stated that further investigation is underway to dismantle the syndicate allegedly involved in the smuggling operation, which appears to have links to international money laundering activities. Earlier on April 20, the DRI, Mumbai had arrested an importer for smuggling &lsquo;Watermelon Seeds&rsquo; and &lsquo;Green Peas&rsquo; worth Rs 139 crore from Tanzania, Sudan, and Canada.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: DRI arrests two allegedly involved in smuggling operation&nbsp;
The DRI stated that further investigation is underway to dismantle the syndicate allegedly involved in the smuggling operation, which appears to have links to international money laundering activities. Earlier on April 20, the DRI, Mumbai had arrested an importer for smuggling &lsquo;Watermelon Seeds&rsquo; and &lsquo;Green Peas&rsquo; worth Rs 139 crore from Tanzania, Sudan, and Canada.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Passengers arrested after purging diamond capsules worth Rs 5.7 crore at Mumbai airport
Officials said the diamonds had been deliberately concealed for the purpose of illegal export. The recovered diamonds were seized under the relevant provisions of the Customs Act, 1962, and both accused persons were arrested.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Passengers arrested after purging diamond capsules worth Rs 5.7 crore at Mumbai airport
Officials said the diamonds had been deliberately concealed for the purpose of illegal export. The recovered diamonds were seized under the relevant provisions of the Customs Act, 1962, and both accused persons were arrested.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Diamond capsules worth Rs 5.7 crore recovered after passengers purge swallowed consignments
The capsules were later purged by the passengers, leading to the recovery of 1,624 carats of diamonds, including natural diamonds as well as lab-grown ones. The total value of the seized diamonds has been estimated at approximately Rs 5.70 crore.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Diamond capsules worth Rs 5.7 crore recovered after passengers purge swallowed consignments
The capsules were later purged by the passengers, leading to the recovery of 1,624 carats of diamonds, including natural diamonds as well as lab-grown ones. The total value of the seized diamonds has been estimated at approximately Rs 5.70 crore.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;DRI seizes diamonds worth over Rs 5.7 crore at airport, two arrested
The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI), Mumbai, has seized diamonds worth over Rs 5.7 crore at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International (CSMI) Airport and arrested two persons for allegedly attempting to smuggle them to Bangkok. According to the DRI, the accused were intercepted at the Mumbai airport based on specific Intelligence inputs. During examination and questioning, both passengers admitted that they had concealed two capsules each inside their bodies. (IANS)&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;DRI seizes diamonds worth over Rs 5.7 crore at airport, two arrested
The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI), Mumbai, has seized diamonds worth over Rs 5.7 crore at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International (CSMI) Airport and arrested two persons for allegedly attempting to smuggle them to Bangkok. According to the DRI, the accused were intercepted at the Mumbai airport based on specific Intelligence inputs. During examination and questioning, both passengers admitted that they had concealed two capsules each inside their bodies. (IANS)&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Nitin Gadkari takes bus ride supporting PM Modi&rsquo;s fuel conservation appeal
Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways of India Nitin Gadkari on Thursday took a bus ride in support of PM Modi's fuel conservation appeal.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Nitin Gadkari takes bus ride supporting PM Modi&rsquo;s fuel conservation appeal
Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways of India Nitin Gadkari on Thursday took a bus ride in support of PM Modi's fuel conservation appeal.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Four BEST buses collide in Andheri West; conductor critically injured\
A major accident was reported in Mumbai's Andheri West area on Thursday after four Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport (BEST) buses collided with each other, officials said. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-best-bus-crash-major-road-accident-in-andheri-west-as-four-buses-collide-conductor-critically-injured-23630457" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Read more.</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Four BEST buses collide in Andheri West; conductor critically injured\
A major accident was reported in Mumbai's Andheri West area on Thursday after four Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport (BEST) buses collided with each other, officials said. Read more.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Dehydrated fastest bird in the world rescued from Mumbai&rsquo;s Mulund, rewilded after treatment 
A severely dehydrated Shaheen Falcon, a subspecies of the Peregrine Falcon, considered one of the fastest birds in the world, was rescued from Mulund on Tuesday by the Resqink Association for Wildlife Welfare (RAWW).

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Dehydrated fastest bird in the world rescued from Mumbai&rsquo;s Mulund, rewilded after treatment
A severely dehydrated Shaheen Falcon, a subspecies of the Peregrine Falcon, considered one of the fastest birds in the world, was rescued from Mulund on Tuesday by the Resqink Association for Wildlife Welfare (RAWW).

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;NCP leader Rupali Chakankar appears before ED in Rs 70 crore money laundering and extortion probe linked to Ashok Kharat 
NCP leader and former State Women&rsquo;s Commission chairperson Rupali Chakankar appeared before the ED for questioning in connection with an alleged Rs 70 crore money laundering and extortion case linked to self-styled godman Ashok Kharat.
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Mumbai, Maharashtra: NCP leader and former State Women&rsquo;s Commission Chairperson Rupali Chakankar appeared before the ED office for questioning in connection with an alleged ₹70 crore money laundering and extortion case linked to self-styled godman Ashok Kharat <a href="https://t.co/ng8WVjLtDr">pic.twitter.com/ng8WVjLtDr</a>
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Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;NCP leader Rupali Chakankar appears before ED in Rs 70 crore money laundering and extortion probe linked to Ashok Kharat
NCP leader and former State Women&rsquo;s Commission chairperson Rupali Chakankar appeared before the ED for questioning in connection with an alleged Rs 70 crore money laundering and extortion case linked to self-styled godman Ashok Kharat.

Mumbai, Maharashtra: NCP leader and former State Women&rsquo;s Commission Chairperson Rupali Chakankar appeared before the ED office for questioning in connection with an alleged ₹70 crore money laundering and extortion case linked to self-styled godman Ashok Kharat pic.twitter.com/ng8WVjLtDr
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Mumbai News LIVE Updates: CM should have taken BEST bus instead of motorbike convoy, Varsha Gaikwad says 
Varsha Gaikwad criticises Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis&rsquo; motorbike convoy, calling it a symbolic publicity stunt.
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How does the Chief Minister of Maharashtra swapping a car convoy with a motorbike convoy really help? A little bit of mileage difference is all? The CM lives near Napeansea Road and had to go to Vidhan Bhawan today. If he really wanted to set an example, he could have taken the&hellip; <a href="https://t.co/CIpKNDa7wH">pic.twitter.com/CIpKNDa7wH</a>
&mdash; Prof. Varsha Eknath Gaikwad (@VarshaEGaikwad) <a href="https://twitter.com/VarshaEGaikwad/status/2054825486686011727?ref_src=twsrc-Etfw">May 14, 2026</a></blockquote>
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Mumbai News LIVE Updates: CM should have taken BEST bus instead of motorbike convoy, Varsha Gaikwad says
Varsha Gaikwad criticises Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis&rsquo; motorbike convoy, calling it a symbolic publicity stunt.

How does the Chief Minister of Maharashtra swapping a car convoy with a motorbike convoy really help? A little bit of mileage difference is all? The CM lives near Napeansea Road and had to go to Vidhan Bhawan today. If he really wanted to set an example, he could have taken the&hellip; pic.twitter.com/CIpKNDa7wH
&mdash; Prof. Varsha Eknath Gaikwad (@VarshaEGaikwad) May 14, 2026


Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;Maharashtra CM Fadnavis rides Royal Enfield to Vidhan Bhavan backing PM Modi&rsquo;s austerity call 
Following Prime Minister Narendra Modi&rsquo;s appeal for austerity measures and reduced dependence on fuel-driven vehicles, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis travelled from his official residence &lsquo;Varsha&rsquo; to Mantralaya and Vidhan Bhavan on a Royal Enfield Classic 350 on Thursday.&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;Maharashtra CM Fadnavis rides Royal Enfield to Vidhan Bhavan backing PM Modi&rsquo;s austerity call
Following Prime Minister Narendra Modi&rsquo;s appeal for austerity measures and reduced dependence on fuel-driven vehicles, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis travelled from his official residence &lsquo;Varsha&rsquo; to Mantralaya and Vidhan Bhavan on a Royal Enfield Classic 350 on Thursday.&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: PM Modi urges fuel conservation amid war-like situation, says Ritu Tawde 
Speaking in Mumbai, Mayor Ritu Tawde said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has urged citizens to conserve diesel and cooking gas amid the prevailing war-like situation. She added that people should prefer electric vehicles wherever feasible and promote work-from-home practices to reduce fuel consumption.
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Mumbai, Maharashtra: Mayor Ritu Tawde says, "Prime Minister of the country, Narendra Modi, has appealed to the citizens that in the situation of a war-like environment, people should use diesel and cooking gas judiciously and opt for electric vehicles wherever possible. He has&hellip; <a href="https://t.co/IjSP0RalH3">pic.twitter.com/IjSP0RalH3</a>
&mdash; IANS (@ians_india) <a href="https://twitter.com/ians_india/status/2054785165743018366?ref_src=twsrc-Etfw">May 14, 2026</a></blockquote>
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Mumbai News LIVE Updates: PM Modi urges fuel conservation amid war-like situation, says Ritu Tawde
Speaking in Mumbai, Mayor Ritu Tawde said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has urged citizens to conserve diesel and cooking gas amid the prevailing war-like situation. She added that people should prefer electric vehicles wherever feasible and promote work-from-home practices to reduce fuel consumption.

Mumbai, Maharashtra: Mayor Ritu Tawde says, "Prime Minister of the country, Narendra Modi, has appealed to the citizens that in the situation of a war-like environment, people should use diesel and cooking gas judiciously and opt for electric vehicles wherever possible. He has&hellip; pic.twitter.com/IjSP0RalH3
&mdash; IANS (@ians_india) May 14, 2026


Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Western Railway fixes flood-prone spots at Vasai, Dadar and Matunga sections
The Western Railway (WR) has identified and fixed new flooding spots along stretches of its Mumbai suburban rail network at Vasai, Dadar, Dharavi, and Matunga to Mumbai Central, where there had been instances of waterlogging in 2025. While at Vasai, the problem has been attributed to unplanned construction, at Matunga, the problem was due to blockages and delayed permissions to get the drains cleaned up.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Western Railway fixes flood-prone spots at Vasai, Dadar and Matunga sections
The Western Railway (WR) has identified and fixed new flooding spots along stretches of its Mumbai suburban rail network at Vasai, Dadar, Dharavi, and Matunga to Mumbai Central, where there had been instances of waterlogging in 2025. While at Vasai, the problem has been attributed to unplanned construction, at Matunga, the problem was due to blockages and delayed permissions to get the drains cleaned up.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Maharashtra&rsquo;s digital census push slows as lakhs struggle to complete online forms
With just two days left for the self-enumeration exercise under Census 2027, only 7.68 lakh people across Maharashtra have successfully registered their households online, raising concerns over low participation in what is being described as India&rsquo;s first digital census.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Maharashtra&rsquo;s digital census push slows as lakhs struggle to complete online forms
With just two days left for the self-enumeration exercise under Census 2027, only 7.68 lakh people across Maharashtra have successfully registered their households online, raising concerns over low participation in what is being described as India&rsquo;s first digital census.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;Two-wheeler catches fire in Thane, firefighters douse blaze
A parked two-wheeler was gutted after a fire broke out in Thane&rsquo;s Vartak Nagar area early Thursday morning, officials from the Thane Municipal Corporation&rsquo;s Disaster Management Cell said. No injuries were reported in the incident.&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;Two-wheeler catches fire in Thane, firefighters douse blaze
A parked two-wheeler was gutted after a fire broke out in Thane&rsquo;s Vartak Nagar area early Thursday morning, officials from the Thane Municipal Corporation&rsquo;s Disaster Management Cell said. No injuries were reported in the incident.&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai&rsquo;s air quality remains in &lsquo;Satisfactory&rsquo; category 
The city&rsquo;s air quality continued to remain in the &ldquo;Satisfactory&rdquo; category, showing gradual improvement over the last three days. According to the Central Pollution Control Board&rsquo;s Sameer App, Mumbai recorded an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 55 at 8 am on Thursday. While the air quality is considered satisfactory, sensitive groups may experience minor breathing discomfort. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-weather-update-mumbai-air-remains-satisfactory-at-55-but-kalyans-aqi-spikes-to-alarming-173-23630361" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Read more</a>.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai&rsquo;s air quality remains in &lsquo;Satisfactory&rsquo; category
The city&rsquo;s air quality continued to remain in the &ldquo;Satisfactory&rdquo; category, showing gradual improvement over the last three days. According to the Central Pollution Control Board&rsquo;s Sameer App, Mumbai recorded an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 55 at 8 am on Thursday. While the air quality is considered satisfactory, sensitive groups may experience minor breathing discomfort. Read more.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates | Pune hospital bomb scare: Bomb squad defuses 'live explosive device'
A suspicious device containing low-grade explosives was discovered inside the premises of a private hospital in Pune&rsquo;s Hadapsar area on Wednesday evening, triggering a massive security response by police and bomb disposal squads, officials said. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/news/india-news/article/pune-hospital-bomb-scare-bomb-squad-defuses-live-explosive-device-found-at-hadapsar-hospital-23630373" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Read more.</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates | Pune hospital bomb scare: Bomb squad defuses 'live explosive device'
A suspicious device containing low-grade explosives was discovered inside the premises of a private hospital in Pune&rsquo;s Hadapsar area on Wednesday evening, triggering a massive security response by police and bomb disposal squads, officials said. Read more.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Coastal Road to remain shut for early morning hours on May 14-15 for emergency system testing 
The Mumbai Traffic Police has issued a temporary traffic notification announcing the closure of the Coastal Road during early morning hours on May 14 and May 15, 2026, to facilitate testing of emergency systems installed along the corridor and to ensure smoother traffic movement. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-traffic-advisory-coastal-road-traffic-suspended-from-1-am-to-6-am-on-may-14-and-15-for-emergency-system-testing-23630350" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Read more.</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Coastal Road to remain shut for early morning hours on May 14-15 for emergency system testing
The Mumbai Traffic Police has issued a temporary traffic notification announcing the closure of the Coastal Road during early morning hours on May 14 and May 15, 2026, to facilitate testing of emergency systems installed along the corridor and to ensure smoother traffic movement. Read more.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;AQI in Kalyan worsens to 173 as Mumbai enjoys 'Satisfactory' air quality at 55
In the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR), Thane recorded an AQI of 78 and Navi Mumbai 68, both remaining under the satisfactory category. However, Kalyan emerged as a concern with an AQI of 173, the highest recorded in the area this month, indicating worsening pollution levels and raising health concerns among residents.&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;AQI in Kalyan worsens to 173 as Mumbai enjoys 'Satisfactory' air quality at 55
In the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR), Thane recorded an AQI of 78 and Navi Mumbai 68, both remaining under the satisfactory category. However, Kalyan emerged as a concern with an AQI of 173, the highest recorded in the area this month, indicating worsening pollution levels and raising health concerns among residents.&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Maharashtra CM reduces convoy by half, ends foreign visits for ministers; encourages public transport use 
In a significant move aimed at reducing fuel consumption and improving the use of public resources, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Wednesday announced a series of administrative measures, including a 50 per cent reduction in convoy size for the Chief Minister and all ministers, restrictions on foreign tours and increased reliance on video conferencing for official work. (ANI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Maharashtra CM reduces convoy by half, ends foreign visits for ministers; encourages public transport use
In a significant move aimed at reducing fuel consumption and improving the use of public resources, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Wednesday announced a series of administrative measures, including a 50 per cent reduction in convoy size for the Chief Minister and all ministers, restrictions on foreign tours and increased reliance on video conferencing for official work. (ANI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates | NEET paper leak: Woman among two held in parts of Maharashtra; accused handed over to CBI
Police detained two persons, including a female beautician, from parts of Maharashtra on Wednesday for their alleged connection to the NEET paper leak case, officials said. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates | NEET paper leak: Woman among two held in parts of Maharashtra; accused handed over to CBI
Police detained two persons, including a female beautician, from parts of Maharashtra on Wednesday for their alleged connection to the NEET paper leak case, officials said. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Nationalist Congress Party (SP) President, Sharad Pawar, on Thursday launched a scathing attack on the Central Government&rsquo;s recent decision to ban sugar exports, terming the move "economically disastrous" for Maharashtra&rsquo;s cooperative sector. We are closing the LIVE blog now

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Pawar highlighted that the export ban has arrived at a time when the state is grappling with excess sugar production

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