Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Maharashtra Minister Bawankule calls for people-centric administration
Chandrashekhar Bawankule has directed officials to build a people-centric and transparent administrative system while ensuring faster delivery of public services. He said the Revenue Department should work in a citizen-friendly manner and create innovative models for efficient governance by making proper use of government positions for public welfare

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Maharashtra Minister Bawankule calls for people-centric administration
Chandrashekhar Bawankule has directed officials to build a people-centric and transparent administrative system while ensuring faster delivery of public services. He said the Revenue Department should work in a citizen-friendly manner and create innovative models for efficient governance by making proper use of government positions for public welfare

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: 'Lokshahi Day' in Mumbai for Women on May 18&nbsp;
A district-level Women&rsquo;s Lokshahi Day will be organised on May 18, 2026 at the Collector Office to provide a platform for women facing difficulties, harassment or personal grievances to seek guidance and justice. According to the District Women and Child Development Office, the programme will be held from 11 am to 1 pm as part of an initiative by the Women and Child Development Department

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: 'Lokshahi Day' in Mumbai for Women on May 18&nbsp;
A district-level Women&rsquo;s Lokshahi Day will be organised on May 18, 2026 at the Collector Office to provide a platform for women facing difficulties, harassment or personal grievances to seek guidance and justice. According to the District Women and Child Development Office, the programme will be held from 11 am to 1 pm as part of an initiative by the Women and Child Development Department

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Maharashtra cops write to Google, Apple; asks to remove apps offering bike taxis. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-crime-news/article/bike-taxi-crackdown-maharashtra-cyber-police-writes-to-google-apple-asks-to-remove-apps-offering-bike-taxi-services-23630677" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Read more...</a>

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Mumbai News LIVE Updates: NCP veterans feel sidelined after Parth, Jay Pawar&rsquo;s rise in party hierarchy
The current controversy stems from a series of internal orders that redistributed key administrative and decision-making powers. NCP veterans like Praful Patel (party's National Working President) and Sunil Tatkare (Maharashtra NCP Chief) felt sidelined by the rapid ascent of Parth and Jay Pawar into core executive roles.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: NCP veterans feel sidelined after Parth, Jay Pawar&rsquo;s rise in party hierarchy
The current controversy stems from a series of internal orders that redistributed key administrative and decision-making powers. NCP veterans like Praful Patel (party's National Working President) and Sunil Tatkare (Maharashtra NCP Chief) felt sidelined by the rapid ascent of Parth and Jay Pawar into core executive roles.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: NCP faces internal strain over &lsquo;concentration of authority&rsquo; after Ajit Pawar&rsquo;s demise
The NCP has been navigating a turbulent phase since the tragic passing of its former party Chief and Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar in a plane crash earlier this year. While the transition of power initially appeared seamless -- with Sunetra Pawar being elected the NCP President in February -- underlying tensions have recently surfaced regarding the "concentration of authority" within the Pawar family.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: NCP faces internal strain over &lsquo;concentration of authority&rsquo; after Ajit Pawar&rsquo;s demise
The NCP has been navigating a turbulent phase since the tragic passing of its former party Chief and Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar in a plane crash earlier this year. While the transition of power initially appeared seamless -- with Sunetra Pawar being elected the NCP President in February -- underlying tensions have recently surfaced regarding the "concentration of authority" within the Pawar family.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: NCP turmoil deepens after senior leaders dropped from National Executive 
The proposed meeting assumes significance as it comes after the reconstitution of the Nationalist Congress Party National Executive, in which several party veterans, including Praful Patel, Sunil Tatkare, Chhagan Bhujbal, Dilip Walse Patil and Hasan Mushrif, were excluded and replaced by new faces. The exclusion of these senior leaders triggered unrest within the party, although Patel, Tatkare, Bhujbal and Walse Patil were later inducted into the newly constituted NCP national working committee.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: NCP turmoil deepens after senior leaders dropped from National Executive
The proposed meeting assumes significance as it comes after the reconstitution of the Nationalist Congress Party National Executive, in which several party veterans, including Praful Patel, Sunil Tatkare, Chhagan Bhujbal, Dilip Walse Patil and Hasan Mushrif, were excluded and replaced by new faces. The exclusion of these senior leaders triggered unrest within the party, although Patel, Tatkare, Bhujbal and Walse Patil were later inducted into the newly constituted NCP national working committee.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Sunetra Pawar reaches out to Praful Patel, Sunil Tatkare for key NCP strategy meeting
&nbsp;"NCP President Sunetra Pawar, her sons Parth and Jay, have reached out to Praful Patel and Sunil Tatkare conveying them to meet soon to decide the party's strategy for consolidation weathering the challenge posed after the untimely demise of former party chief and Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar in the plane crash on January 28 in Baramati."

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Sunetra Pawar reaches out to Praful Patel, Sunil Tatkare for key NCP strategy meeting
&nbsp;"NCP President Sunetra Pawar, her sons Parth and Jay, have reached out to Praful Patel and Sunil Tatkare conveying them to meet soon to decide the party's strategy for consolidation weathering the challenge posed after the untimely demise of former party chief and Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar in the plane crash on January 28 in Baramati."

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: NCP leaders to hold formal meeting next week amid growing internal discontent
The high-profile call was intended to signal a unified front and schedule a formal meeting to "take things forward" amid growing discontent over the recent reassignment of organisational duties and responsibilities. Top NCP sources said that the meeting is expected to take place next week.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: NCP leaders to hold formal meeting next week amid growing internal discontent
The high-profile call was intended to signal a unified front and schedule a formal meeting to "take things forward" amid growing discontent over the recent reassignment of organisational duties and responsibilities. Top NCP sources said that the meeting is expected to take place next week.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;NCP leadership moves to quell internal rift; Sunetra Pawar calls for strategic meeting
In a bid to steady the ship following weeks of internal friction, the top leadership of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) has moved to bridge the widening gap between the party's central hierarchy and its veteran heavyweights. NCP President Sunetra Pawar, along with newly appointed party General Secretary Parth Pawar and Treasurer Jay Pawar, reached out to senior leaders Praful Patel and Sunil Tatkare on Friday and conveyed them that they will meet soon and deliberate on the functioning of the party organisation and the road ahead. (IANS)&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;NCP leadership moves to quell internal rift; Sunetra Pawar calls for strategic meeting
In a bid to steady the ship following weeks of internal friction, the top leadership of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) has moved to bridge the widening gap between the party's central hierarchy and its veteran heavyweights. NCP President Sunetra Pawar, along with newly appointed party General Secretary Parth Pawar and Treasurer Jay Pawar, reached out to senior leaders Praful Patel and Sunil Tatkare on Friday and conveyed them that they will meet soon and deliberate on the functioning of the party organisation and the road ahead. (IANS)&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Call records lead police to girlfriend 
"The probe began after Khan, employed with a private firm in Dombivali here, went missing on April 3 while proceeding to Dadar in Mumbai to collect a work-related payment and his father lodged a complaint with police. The analysis of his call records led to nurse Mehjabin Sheikh, with whom he was in a relationship," the official said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Call records lead police to girlfriend 
"The probe began after Khan, employed with a private firm in Dombivali here, went missing on April 3 while proceeding to Dadar in Mumbai to collect a work-related payment and his father lodged a complaint with police. The analysis of his call records led to nurse Mehjabin Sheikh, with whom he was in a relationship," the official said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;Man murdered, body stuffed into drum; cops arrest nurse, brother More than a month after a 24-year-old civil engineer was found murdered, with his body stuffed in a drum and thrown into a nullah in Vasai in Palghar district, Thane police on Friday said it had solved the case, leading to the arrest of a nurse and her brother. The murder of Arbaz Khan was the fallout of a failed extortion bid, the Mumbra police station official added. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;Man murdered, body stuffed into drum; cops arrest nurse, brotherMore than a month after a 24-year-old civil engineer was found murdered, with his body stuffed in a drum and thrown into a nullah in Vasai in Palghar district, Thane police on Friday said it had solved the case, leading to the arrest of a nurse and her brother. The murder of Arbaz Khan was the fallout of a failed extortion bid, the Mumbra police station official added. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;Man murdered, body stuffed into drum: Thane cops arrest nurse, brother; her kin on the run More than a month after a 24-year-old civil engineer was found murdered, with his body stuffed in a drum and thrown into a nullah in Vasai in Palghar district, Thane police on Friday said it had solved the case, leading to the arrest of a nurse and her brother. The murder of Arbaz Khan was the fallout of a failed extortion bid, the Mumbra police station official added. (PTI)&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;Man murdered, body stuffed into drum: Thane cops arrest nurse, brother; her kin on the runMore than a month after a 24-year-old civil engineer was found murdered, with his body stuffed in a drum and thrown into a nullah in Vasai in Palghar district, Thane police on Friday said it had solved the case, leading to the arrest of a nurse and her brother. The murder of Arbaz Khan was the fallout of a failed extortion bid, the Mumbra police station official added. (PTI)&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;Silver van carrying 600 kg from Mumbai rams divider, two dead in collision with trailer
Two occupants of the van died on the spot due to the impact of the collision, and another person sustained injuries and is undergoing treatment at a local hospital, Deshmukh said. The valuables were recovered from the vehicle, he said, adding that a probe has been initiated into the incident.&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;Silver van carrying 600 kg from Mumbai rams divider, two dead in collision with trailer
Two occupants of the van died on the spot due to the impact of the collision, and another person sustained injuries and is undergoing treatment at a local hospital, Deshmukh said. The valuables were recovered from the vehicle, he said, adding that a probe has been initiated into the incident.&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;Silver-laden van crashes on Mumbai-Vapi highway after losing control, rams divider and hits trailer
The driver lost control, causing the van to ram into the divider on the Gujarat-bound lane, cross over to the opposite side, and collide with a trailer, Palghar Superintendent of Police Yatish Deshmukh said. "The van, belonging to Mumbai-based Nakoda Bullion and operated by Modison Ltd, was carrying 20 plates of silver weighing 600 kg from Mumbai to Vapi in Gujarat's Valsad district," he said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;Silver-laden van crashes on Mumbai-Vapi highway after losing control, rams divider and hits trailer
The driver lost control, causing the van to ram into the divider on the Gujarat-bound lane, cross over to the opposite side, and collide with a trailer, Palghar Superintendent of Police Yatish Deshmukh said. "The van, belonging to Mumbai-based Nakoda Bullion and operated by Modison Ltd, was carrying 20 plates of silver weighing 600 kg from Mumbai to Vapi in Gujarat's Valsad district," he said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Two killed, one injured as silver-laden van collides with trailer in Palghar Two persons were killed and one sustained injuries after a van transporting silver worth crores crashed into the divider and collided with a trailer on a highway in Maharashtra's Palghar district on Friday, police said. The accident occurred around 6.20 am at Charoti Bridge on the Mumbai-Ahmedabad National Highway in the jurisdiction of the Kasa police station, an official said. (PTI)&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Two killed, one injured as silver-laden van collides with trailer in PalgharTwo persons were killed and one sustained injuries after a van transporting silver worth crores crashed into the divider and collided with a trailer on a highway in Maharashtra's Palghar district on Friday, police said. The accident occurred around 6.20 am at Charoti Bridge on the Mumbai-Ahmedabad National Highway in the jurisdiction of the Kasa police station, an official said. (PTI)&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Dozen-plus activists held, majority granted bail
&nbsp;The NIA later took over the probe in the case, in which more than a dozen activists and academicians were arrested. Most of the accused are currently out on bail.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Dozen-plus activists held, majority granted bail
&nbsp;The NIA later took over the probe in the case, in which more than a dozen activists and academicians were arrested. Most of the accused are currently out on bail.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;Pune Police alleged Maoist links behind 2017 conclave&nbsp;
The Pune police, which probed the case initially, had claimed the conclave was organised by people with alleged Maoist links. An FIR was lodged by the police on January 8, 2018 under various sections of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;Pune Police alleged Maoist links behind 2017 conclave&nbsp;
The Pune police, which probed the case initially, had claimed the conclave was organised by people with alleged Maoist links. An FIR was lodged by the police on January 8, 2018 under various sections of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Court seeks response; next hearing on May 22
The court sought the response of both the accused and the matter will next be heard on May 22. The case relates to alleged inflammatory speeches made at the Elgar Parishad conclave held in Pune on December 31, 2017, which the police claimed triggered violence the next day near the Koregaon Bhima war memorial located on the outskirts of the western Maharashtra city.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Court seeks response; next hearing on May 22
The court sought the response of both the accused and the matter will next be heard on May 22. The case relates to alleged inflammatory speeches made at the Elgar Parishad conclave held in Pune on December 31, 2017, which the police claimed triggered violence the next day near the Koregaon Bhima war memorial located on the outskirts of the western Maharashtra city.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Attendance at Mumbai Press Club programme violates bail conditions, says NIA
The NIA has sought cancellation of their bail primarily on the ground that they attended an event at the Mumbai Press Club on January 19 this year, which violates their bail conditions. Two days after the event, the Press Club had suspended three of its members.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Attendance at Mumbai Press Club programme violates bail conditions, says NIA
The NIA has sought cancellation of their bail primarily on the ground that they attended an event at the Mumbai Press Club on January 19 this year, which violates their bail conditions. Two days after the event, the Press Club had suspended three of its members.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: NIA seeks cancellation of activists Sudha Bharadwaj and Varavara Rao's bail The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Friday moved a plea before a special court here seeking cancellation of bail granted to activists Sudha Bharadwaj and Varavara Rao, both accused in the Elgar Parishad-Maoist links case, citing violation of bail conditions. Bharadwaj was granted bail on technical grounds in 2021, while Rao walked out of jail a year later. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: NIA seeks cancellation of activists Sudha Bharadwaj and Varavara Rao's bailThe National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Friday moved a plea before a special court here seeking cancellation of bail granted to activists Sudha Bharadwaj and Varavara Rao, both accused in the Elgar Parishad-Maoist links case, citing violation of bail conditions. Bharadwaj was granted bail on technical grounds in 2021, while Rao walked out of jail a year later. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Maharashtra cuts VAT on jet fuel by 11 percentage points to reduce airlines&rsquo; operating costs
The move marks an 11-percentage-point reduction in VAT on jet fuel and is expected to lower fuel expenses for airlines operating in the state. Fuel is one of the biggest cost components for Indian airlines, accounting for nearly 35-40 per cent of their total expenditure.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Maharashtra cuts VAT on jet fuel by 11 percentage points to reduce airlines&rsquo; operating costs
The move marks an 11-percentage-point reduction in VAT on jet fuel and is expected to lower fuel expenses for airlines operating in the state. Fuel is one of the biggest cost components for Indian airlines, accounting for nearly 35-40 per cent of their total expenditure.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;Maharashtra cuts VAT on aviation fuel to 7 pc from 18 pc to ease pressure on airlines
The Maharashtra Government on Friday reduced value-added tax (VAT) on aviation turbine fuel (ATF) to 7 per cent from 18 per cent, offering relief to airlines grappling with rising operational costs amid global uncertainties and higher fuel prices.&nbsp; According to a notification issued by the state finance department, the revised VAT rate came into effect from May 15 and will remain applicable until November 14, 2026. (IANS)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;Maharashtra cuts VAT on aviation fuel to 7 pc from 18 pc to ease pressure on airlines
The Maharashtra Government on Friday reduced value-added tax (VAT) on aviation turbine fuel (ATF) to 7 per cent from 18 per cent, offering relief to airlines grappling with rising operational costs amid global uncertainties and higher fuel prices.&nbsp; According to a notification issued by the state finance department, the revised VAT rate came into effect from May 15 and will remain applicable until November 14, 2026. (IANS)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Pune ATS arrests bomb scare accused from Shalimar Express in Nagpur
The accused was travelling by Shalimar Express when he was taken into custody with the help of the Railway Protection Force (RPF), they said. The train (No. 18029) was going from Mumbai LTT to Shalimar near Howrah in West Bengal. An ATS official said, "The arrest is a major success for the investigating team. Based on CCTV footage and technical evidence, we tracked the accused's movement and intercepted him in Nagpur. The accused will be brought to Pune for questioning. We are investigating the motive behind planting the explosive device and whether anyone else was also involved."

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Pune ATS arrests bomb scare accused from Shalimar Express in Nagpur
The accused was travelling by Shalimar Express when he was taken into custody with the help of the Railway Protection Force (RPF), they said. The train (No. 18029) was going from Mumbai LTT to Shalimar near Howrah in West Bengal. An ATS official said, "The arrest is a major success for the investigating team. Based on CCTV footage and technical evidence, we tracked the accused's movement and intercepted him in Nagpur. The accused will be brought to Pune for questioning. We are investigating the motive behind planting the explosive device and whether anyone else was also involved."

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Accused was arrested in Nagpur while trying to flee by train&nbsp;
&nbsp;"We found an empty box of a timer used in the IED at his shop. We are questioning him and trying to ascertain whether any other person was involved in the conspiracy," he said in Pune. Police officials in Nagpur identified the accused as Shivaji Rathod, who they said, was trying to flee by train.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Accused was arrested in Nagpur while trying to flee by train&nbsp;
&nbsp;"We found an empty box of a timer used in the IED at his shop. We are questioning him and trying to ascertain whether any other person was involved in the conspiracy," he said in Pune. Police officials in Nagpur identified the accused as Shivaji Rathod, who they said, was trying to flee by train.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;Heavy police deployment at Girgaon Chowpatty after Congress protest call
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Mumbai, Maharashtra: After the Congress announced its protest, a heavy police deployment was made at Girgaon Chowpatty in Mumbai. Mumbai Police also detained several workers and some leaders. <a href="https://t.co/f6wPKiuaj9">pic.twitter.com/f6wPKiuaj9</a>
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Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;Heavy police deployment at Girgaon Chowpatty after Congress protest call

Mumbai, Maharashtra: After the Congress announced its protest, a heavy police deployment was made at Girgaon Chowpatty in Mumbai. Mumbai Police also detained several workers and some leaders. pic.twitter.com/f6wPKiuaj9
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Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Konkan mango and cashew growers stage 'Dhadak Kaifiyat Morcha' in Mumbai
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VIDEO | Mumbai: Mango and cashew growers from the Konkan region staged a &lsquo;Dhadak Kaifiyat Morcha&rsquo;. During the protest, police detained agitators from the Shiv Sena (UBT) office &lsquo;Shivalaya&rsquo;. Farmer leader Raju Shetti and Maharashtra Congress President Harshvardhan Sapkal held a&hellip; <a href="https://t.co/qsOiZAheLQ">pic.twitter.com/qsOiZAheLQ</a>
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Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Konkan mango and cashew growers stage 'Dhadak Kaifiyat Morcha' in Mumbai

VIDEO | Mumbai: Mango and cashew growers from the Konkan region staged a &lsquo;Dhadak Kaifiyat Morcha&rsquo;. During the protest, police detained agitators from the Shiv Sena (UBT) office &lsquo;Shivalaya&rsquo;.Farmer leader Raju Shetti and Maharashtra Congress President Harshvardhan Sapkal held a&hellip; pic.twitter.com/qsOiZAheLQ
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Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Protest triggers massive traffic chaos at Nariman Point
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VIDEO | Mumbai: Mango and cashew growers from the Konkan region staged a &lsquo;Dhadak Kaifiyat Morcha&rsquo;. During the protest, police detained agitators from the Shiv Sena (UBT) office &lsquo;Shivalaya&rsquo;. (Full video available on PTI Videos - <a href="https://t.co/n147TvrpG7">https://t.co/n147TvrpG7</a>) <a href="https://t.co/zPnnaq2pj2">pic.twitter.com/zPnnaq2pj2</a>
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Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Protest triggers massive traffic chaos at Nariman Point

VIDEO | Mumbai: Mango and cashew growers from the Konkan region staged a &lsquo;Dhadak Kaifiyat Morcha&rsquo;. During the protest, police detained agitators from the Shiv Sena (UBT) office &lsquo;Shivalaya&rsquo;.(Full video available on PTI Videos - https://t.co/n147TvrpG7) pic.twitter.com/zPnnaq2pj2
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Mumbai News LIVE Updates: ATS nabs man from Nagpur over recovery of IED at Pune hospital The Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) has nabbed a man in his late 20s from a train in Nagpur in connection with the recovery of an improvised explosive device (IED) at a private hospital in Pune, officials said on Friday. An ATS officer said the accused is a resident of Pune's Manjari area, where he owns a shop. (PTI)&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: ATS nabs man from Nagpur over recovery of IED at Pune hospitalThe Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) has nabbed a man in his late 20s from a train in Nagpur in connection with the recovery of an improvised explosive device (IED) at a private hospital in Pune, officials said on Friday. An ATS officer said the accused is a resident of Pune's Manjari area, where he owns a shop. (PTI)&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;Fire breaks out at Annex Mall in Borivali East; firefighting operations underway
Firefighting operations are currently underway at Annex Mall in Borivali East, located near Prithvi Enclave. Fire tenders have rushed to the spot and are battling the blaze. The cause of the fire is not yet known. Further details are awaited.
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Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;Fire breaks out at Annex Mall in Borivali East; firefighting operations underway
Firefighting operations are currently underway at Annex Mall in Borivali East, located near Prithvi Enclave. Fire tenders have rushed to the spot and are battling the blaze. The cause of the fire is not yet known. Further details are awaited.

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Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Missing man feared drowned in Thane creek
A search operation has been launched in Thane to trace a 52-year-old man feared to have drowned in a creek after he went missing, an official said on Friday. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Missing man feared drowned in Thane creek
A search operation has been launched in Thane to trace a 52-year-old man feared to have drowned in a creek after he went missing, an official said on Friday. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Supriya Sule&rsquo;s son Vijay graduates from NYU; social media gives mixed reactions
Nationalist Congress Party (Sharad Pawar faction) Working President and Baramati MP Supriya Sule shared a moment of personal joy as her son Vijay completed his MBA in Sports Management from New York University, social media spilled into an online debate on privilege, education choices and India&rsquo;s academic landscape . <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/supriya-sule-shares-sons-graduation-joy-internet-splits-over-foreign-education-debate-23630598" rel="nofollow">Read more</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Supriya Sule&rsquo;s son Vijay graduates from NYU; social media gives mixed reactions
Nationalist Congress Party (Sharad Pawar faction) Working President and Baramati MP Supriya Sule shared a moment of personal joy as her son Vijay completed his MBA in Sports Management from New York University, social media spilled into an online debate on privilege, education choices and India&rsquo;s academic landscape . Read more

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: MNS Party workers gather at hospital
News of the accident prompted several MNS workers and supporters to gather at the hospital to enquire about the senior leader&rsquo;s condition. Dhotre is regarded as a close associate of Raj Thackeray and has been actively involved in the party&rsquo;s organisational activities for several years.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: MNS Party workers gather at hospital
News of the accident prompted several MNS workers and supporters to gather at the hospital to enquire about the senior leader&rsquo;s condition. Dhotre is regarded as a close associate of Raj Thackeray and has been actively involved in the party&rsquo;s organisational activities for several years.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: MNS chief Raj Thackeray is personally monitoring Dhotre&rsquo;s health&nbsp;
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मुंबई-पुणे द्रुतगती महामार्गावर झालेल्या अपघातात महाराष्ट्र नवनिर्माण सेनेचे नेते श्री. दिलीप धोत्रे हे जखमी झाले असून त्यांच्यावर पुण्यातील खासगी रुग्णालयात उपचार सुरू आहेत. त्यांची प्रकृती आता स्थिर आहे. माननीय राजसाहेब ठाकरे स्वतः डॉक्टरांच्या संपर्कात असून त्यांच्या प्रकृतीवर&hellip; <a href="https://t.co/XW856qSvnM">pic.twitter.com/XW856qSvnM</a>
&mdash; MNS Adhikrut - मनसे अधिकृत (@mnsadhikrut) <a href="https://twitter.com/mnsadhikrut/status/2055184015515324498?ref_src=twsrc-Etfw">May 15, 2026</a></blockquote>

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Mumbai News LIVE Updates: MNS chief Raj Thackeray is personally monitoring Dhotre&rsquo;s health&nbsp;

मुंबई-पुणे द्रुतगती महामार्गावर झालेल्या अपघातात महाराष्ट्र नवनिर्माण सेनेचे नेते श्री. दिलीप धोत्रे हे जखमी झाले असून त्यांच्यावर पुण्यातील खासगी रुग्णालयात उपचार सुरू आहेत. त्यांची प्रकृती आता स्थिर आहे. माननीय राजसाहेब ठाकरे स्वतः डॉक्टरांच्या संपर्कात असून त्यांच्या प्रकृतीवर&hellip; pic.twitter.com/XW856qSvnM
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Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Paranjpe was inducted in Shiv Sena to stop him from joining MVA; NCP was kept in loop, says Samant
Maharashtra minister Uday Samant on Friday said former NCP leader Anand Paranjpe was inducted into the Shiv Sena to stop him from joining any Opposition party, and added that the Sunetra Pawar-led party was kept in the loop about his induction to avoid any misunderstanding with it. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Paranjpe was inducted in Shiv Sena to stop him from joining MVA; NCP was kept in loop, says Samant
Maharashtra minister Uday Samant on Friday said former NCP leader Anand Paranjpe was inducted into the Shiv Sena to stop him from joining any Opposition party, and added that the Sunetra Pawar-led party was kept in the loop about his induction to avoid any misunderstanding with it. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Centre prioritised polls over measures to control inflation, claims Maharashtra Congress
The Maharashtra Congress on Friday accused the BJP-led Central government of "pushing the country into an inflation crisis" by delaying corrective measures and focusing solely on winning elections. Congress legislative party leader Vijay Wadettiwar alleged that despite the impact of the war in West Asia since February, the Centre prioritised its poll campaigns in various states, and noted that prices of fuel and essentials rose sharply once the elections concluded. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Centre prioritised polls over measures to control inflation, claims Maharashtra Congress
The Maharashtra Congress on Friday accused the BJP-led Central government of "pushing the country into an inflation crisis" by delaying corrective measures and focusing solely on winning elections. Congress legislative party leader Vijay Wadettiwar alleged that despite the impact of the war in West Asia since February, the Centre prioritised its poll campaigns in various states, and noted that prices of fuel and essentials rose sharply once the elections concluded. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Two revenue dept personnel caught accepting bribe in Ratnagiri, arrested
Two women staffers of the revenue department have been arrested for allegedly demanding and accepting a bribe of Rs 20,000 to update land records in Maharashtra's Ratnagiri district, officials said on Friday (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Two revenue dept personnel caught accepting bribe in Ratnagiri, arrested
Two women staffers of the revenue department have been arrested for allegedly demanding and accepting a bribe of Rs 20,000 to update land records in Maharashtra's Ratnagiri district, officials said on Friday (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Foreign policy criticism linked to fuel crisis in Saamana editorial
The editorial additionally criticised the Centre&rsquo;s foreign policy approach, alleging that India had avoided purchasing cheaper Russian gas due to pressure from the United States. According to the Shiv Sena (UBT), this had worsened the fuel crisis and contributed to higher energy costs for Indian consumers. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/from-50-car-convoy-to-two-wheeler-optics-sudden-evolution-of-vvip-austerity-shiv-sena-ubt-in-saamana-23630603" rel="nofollow">Read more</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Foreign policy criticism linked to fuel crisis in Saamana editorial
The editorial additionally criticised the Centre&rsquo;s foreign policy approach, alleging that India had avoided purchasing cheaper Russian gas due to pressure from the United States. According to the Shiv Sena (UBT), this had worsened the fuel crisis and contributed to higher energy costs for Indian consumers. Read more

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Shiv Sena (UBT) raises concerns over ONGC&rsquo;s financial position
The Thackeray faction further alleged that ONGC&rsquo;s financial position had weakened significantly under the current administration. According to the editorial, the company had cash reserves of nearly Rs 13,000 crore in 2014 but was now reportedly burdened with debt of around Rs 80,000 crore

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Shiv Sena (UBT) raises concerns over ONGC&rsquo;s financial position
The Thackeray faction further alleged that ONGC&rsquo;s financial position had weakened significantly under the current administration. According to the editorial, the company had cash reserves of nearly Rs 13,000 crore in 2014 but was now reportedly burdened with debt of around Rs 80,000 crore

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Devendra Fadnavis&rsquo; motorcycle ride termed &lsquo;theatrical&rsquo; in Saamana
The editorial also criticised Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis over his recent decision to travel to the Vidhan Bhavan on a Bullet motorcycle as part of a fuel-saving initiative. According to the party, the motorcycle ride was largely symbolic and &ldquo;theatrical&rdquo; in nature.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Devendra Fadnavis&rsquo; motorcycle ride termed &lsquo;theatrical&rsquo; in Saamana
The editorial also criticised Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis over his recent decision to travel to the Vidhan Bhavan on a Bullet motorcycle as part of a fuel-saving initiative. According to the party, the motorcycle ride was largely symbolic and &ldquo;theatrical&rdquo; in nature.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Junior Commissioned Officer from Defence Security Corps dies in accident during firing practice
A Junior Commissioned Officer of the Defence Security Corps died in an accident during a firing practice at the Pulgaon firing range of the Central Ammunition Depot in Maharashtra's Wardha district on Friday, officials said. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Junior Commissioned Officer from Defence Security Corps dies in accident during firing practice
A Junior Commissioned Officer of the Defence Security Corps died in an accident during a firing practice at the Pulgaon firing range of the Central Ammunition Depot in Maharashtra's Wardha district on Friday, officials said. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Jayant Patil urges Maharashtra govt to guarantee Rs 2,000 per quintal for onions
Senior NCP (SP) leader Jayant Patil has urged the Maharashtra government to support onion growers with a guaranteed price of Rs 2,000 per quintal and a subsidy of Rs 1,500 per quintal to compensate farmers for losses (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Jayant Patil urges Maharashtra govt to guarantee Rs 2,000 per quintal for onions
Senior NCP (SP) leader Jayant Patil has urged the Maharashtra government to support onion growers with a guaranteed price of Rs 2,000 per quintal and a subsidy of Rs 1,500 per quintal to compensate farmers for losses (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Man booked for forcing tribal labourer to work at his brick kiln in Palghar district
A case has been registered against a brick kiln owner for allegedly forcing a 23-year-old tribal labourer to work for him in Maharashtra's Palghar district, police said on Friday. The accused was booked under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and Bonded Labour System (Abolition) Act following a complaint by the labourer, a member of the Katkari community, an official said (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Man booked for forcing tribal labourer to work at his brick kiln in Palghar district
A case has been registered against a brick kiln owner for allegedly forcing a 23-year-old tribal labourer to work for him in Maharashtra's Palghar district, police said on Friday. The accused was booked under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and Bonded Labour System (Abolition) Act following a complaint by the labourer, a member of the Katkari community, an official said (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;ED summons NCP leader Rupali Chakankar in godman Ashok Kharat case
Meanwhile, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) has summoned Nationalist Congress Party leader Rupali Chakankar for questioning in connection with the alleged rape and money laundering case involving self-proclaimed godman Ashok Kharat, reported ANI

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;ED summons NCP leader Rupali Chakankar in godman Ashok Kharat case
Meanwhile, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) has summoned Nationalist Congress Party leader Rupali Chakankar for questioning in connection with the alleged rape and money laundering case involving self-proclaimed godman Ashok Kharat, reported ANI

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp; Deputy Collector Abhijit Bhande-Patil suspended in link to Ashok Kharat case
The action was taken against Deputy Collector Abhijit Bhande-Patil, posted with the Slum Rehabilitation Authority (SRA) in Mumbai, on Thursday. Preliminary probe suggests he has links with Kharat, Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule said, reported PTI.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp; Deputy Collector Abhijit Bhande-Patil suspended in link to Ashok Kharat case
The action was taken against Deputy Collector Abhijit Bhande-Patil, posted with the Slum Rehabilitation Authority (SRA) in Mumbai, on Thursday. Preliminary probe suggests he has links with Kharat, Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule said, reported PTI.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;NTA confirms June 21 date for NEET UG 2026 re-examination 
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has announced that the re-examination for NEET (UG) 2026 will be conducted on Sunday, June 21, 2026, following approval from the Government of India. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/news/india-news/article/neet-ug-2026-examination-national-testing-agency-confirms-june-21-date-23630587" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Read more</a>.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;NTA confirms June 21 date for NEET UG 2026 re-examination
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has announced that the re-examination for NEET (UG) 2026 will be conducted on Sunday, June 21, 2026, following approval from the Government of India. Read more.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;IMD sounds yellow heatwave alert for Mumbai, Thane as temperature rises to 36 degrees Celsius
Mumbai is likely to witness partly cloudy skies during the morning hours, turning mainly clear by the evening, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). The weather department has issued a yellow alert for heatwave conditions in Mumbai and Thane, warning of rising temperatures and hot weather in the city and suburbs.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;IMD sounds yellow heatwave alert for Mumbai, Thane as temperature rises to 36 degrees Celsius
Mumbai is likely to witness partly cloudy skies during the morning hours, turning mainly clear by the evening, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). The weather department has issued a yellow alert for heatwave conditions in Mumbai and Thane, warning of rising temperatures and hot weather in the city and suburbs.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;Central Railway to operate special traffic block between Kurla and Bhandup from May 15 to May 18 night, check details here 
The Central Railway on Wednesday announced a special traffic and power block between Kurla and Bhandup stations in Mumbai from May 15 night to May 18. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-local-train-updates-central-railway-to-operate-special-traffic-block-between-kurla-and-bhandup-from-may-15-to-may-18-night-check-details-here-23630306" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Read more</a>.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;Central Railway to operate special traffic block between Kurla and Bhandup from May 15 to May 18 night, check details here
The Central Railway on Wednesday announced a special traffic and power block between Kurla and Bhandup stations in Mumbai from May 15 night to May 18. Read more.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;Western Railway to operate major night block between Mumbai Central and Mahim on May 15-16 
Western Railway will operate a major night block during the intervening night of May 15 and 16, 2026, officials said. They said that the block will be undertaken for commissioning work related to electronic interlocking at Dadar Railway Station. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-local-train-updates-western-railway-to-operate-major-night-block-between-mumbai-central-and-mahim-on-may-15-16-check-details-here-23630521" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Read more</a>.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;Western Railway to operate major night block between Mumbai Central and Mahim on May 15-16
Western Railway will operate a major night block during the intervening night of May 15 and 16, 2026, officials said. They said that the block will be undertaken for commissioning work related to electronic interlocking at Dadar Railway Station. Read more.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: UK-India textile machinery corridor launched in Mumbai
The British Textile Machinery Association (BTMA), in collaboration with India ITME Society, formally launched the UK-India Textile Machinery Coalition (UKITMC) at the India ITME Centre in Mumbai, establishing a structured bilateral trade corridor between the United Kingdom and India's textile machinery sectors. The initiative marks the first dedicated coalition of its kind focused exclusively on textile machinery collaboration between the two countries. (ANI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: UK-India textile machinery corridor launched in Mumbai
The British Textile Machinery Association (BTMA), in collaboration with India ITME Society, formally launched the UK-India Textile Machinery Coalition (UKITMC) at the India ITME Centre in Mumbai, establishing a structured bilateral trade corridor between the United Kingdom and India's textile machinery sectors. The initiative marks the first dedicated coalition of its kind focused exclusively on textile machinery collaboration between the two countries. (ANI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: In a bid to steady the ship following weeks of internal friction, the top leadership of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) has moved to bridge the widening gap between the party's central hierarchy and its veteran heavyweights. We are closing the LIVE blog now

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: The high-profile call was intended to signal a unified front and schedule a formal meeting to "take things forward". 

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