Mumbai News LIVE Updates: In response to Modi's austerity appeal, Parbhani observes 'No Vehicle Day'
The residents of Parbhani in Maharashtra on Sunday observed 'No Vehicle Day' in response to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's austerity appeal amid the West Asia crisis, the district administration said. Amid the war involving the US, Israel and Iran, Modi has suggested reducing petrol and diesel consumption, using metro rail services in cities, carpooling, increased use of EVs, utilising railway services for parcel movement and working from home to conserve foreign exchange.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: In response to Modi's austerity appeal, Parbhani observes 'No Vehicle Day'
The residents of Parbhani in Maharashtra on Sunday observed 'No Vehicle Day' in response to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's austerity appeal amid the West Asia crisis, the district administration said. Amid the war involving the US, Israel and Iran, Modi has suggested reducing petrol and diesel consumption, using metro rail services in cities, carpooling, increased use of EVs, utilising railway services for parcel movement and working from home to conserve foreign exchange.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates | IN PHOTOS: Visitors at Mumbai seafront brave intense afternoon heat
Visitors at Mumbai&rsquo;s seafront areas, including Marine Drive and nearby coastal promenades, experienced intense heat on Sunday afternoon, as the city recorded hot and humid weather conditions. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/photo/in-photos-visitors-at-mumbai-seafront-brave-intense-afternoon-heat-111139" rel="nofollow">See Photos</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates | IN PHOTOS: Visitors at Mumbai seafront brave intense afternoon heat
Visitors at Mumbai&rsquo;s seafront areas, including Marine Drive and nearby coastal promenades, experienced intense heat on Sunday afternoon, as the city recorded hot and humid weather conditions. See Photos

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mangal Prabhat Lodha inaugurates Pankaj Udhas Chowk in Mumbai with stars in attendance
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VIDEO | Mumbai: Maharashtra Minister Mangal Prabhat Lodha inaugurated the 'Padma Bhushan Pankaj Udhas Chowk'. The event was attended by singer Hariharan, music composer Sulaiman Merchant, singer Sonu Nigam, actor Anup Soni, singer-composer Angaraag Mahanta (Papon), Pankaj Udhas'&hellip; <a href="https://t.co/zYmUnstXyt">pic.twitter.com/zYmUnstXyt</a>
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Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mangal Prabhat Lodha inaugurates Pankaj Udhas Chowk in Mumbai with stars in attendance
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VIDEO | Mumbai: Maharashtra Minister Mangal Prabhat Lodha inaugurated the 'Padma Bhushan Pankaj Udhas Chowk'.The event was attended by singer Hariharan, music composer Sulaiman Merchant, singer Sonu Nigam, actor Anup Soni, singer-composer Angaraag Mahanta (Papon), Pankaj Udhas'&hellip; pic.twitter.com/zYmUnstXyt
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Mumbai News LIVE Updates: RPF Central Railway reunites 584 children and adults, saves 25 lives under special operations
The Railway Protection Force (RPF) of the Central Railway rescued and reunited 584 vulnerable children and adults with their families while also saving 25 passengers from life-threatening accidents between January and April 2026, officials said on Sunday.&nbsp;According to the Central Railway, the RPF personnel continued to play a crucial humanitarian role alongside ensuring round-the-clock security of railway assets and passenger safety across railway premises.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: RPF Central Railway reunites 584 children and adults, saves 25 lives under special operations
The Railway Protection Force (RPF) of the Central Railway rescued and reunited 584 vulnerable children and adults with their families while also saving 25 passengers from life-threatening accidents between January and April 2026, officials said on Sunday.&nbsp;According to the Central Railway, the RPF personnel continued to play a crucial humanitarian role alongside ensuring round-the-clock security of railway assets and passenger safety across railway premises.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mangal Prabhat Lodha inaugurates &lsquo;Padma Bhushan Pankaj Udhas Chowk&rsquo; in Mumbai
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VIDEO | Mumbai: Maharashtra Minister Mangal Prabhat Lodha after inaugurating the 'Padma Bhushan Pankaj Udhas Chowk' says, "Today is Pankaj Udhas ji's birthday, and he lived in this area his entire life. His family wanted this and under the guidance of the Chief Minister Devendra&hellip; <a href="https://t.co/UO8VhsE5E5">pic.twitter.com/UO8VhsE5E5</a>
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VIDEO | Mumbai: Maharashtra Minister Mangal Prabhat Lodha after inaugurating the 'Padma Bhushan Pankaj Udhas Chowk' says, "Today is Pankaj Udhas ji's birthday, and he lived in this area his entire life. His family wanted this and under the guidance of the Chief Minister Devendra&hellip; pic.twitter.com/UO8VhsE5E5
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Thane drowning: Fire brigade, police and fishermen join search in Mithbandar Creek
Days after a man allegedly drowned in Thane's Mithbandar Creek, multiple teams of fire brigade, police and fishermen joined a massive operation to recover the body. "A large-scale search operation was carried out in Thane after a person reportedly fell into the creek at Mithbandar," an official said. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/thane-drowning-fire-brigade-police-and-fishermen-join-search-in-mithbandar-creek-to-recover-mans-body-23630872" rel="nofollow">Read More</a>

Thane drowning: Fire brigade, police and fishermen join search in Mithbandar Creek
Days after a man allegedly drowned in Thane's Mithbandar Creek, multiple teams of fire brigade, police and fishermen joined a massive operation to recover the body. "A large-scale search operation was carried out in Thane after a person reportedly fell into the creek at Mithbandar," an official said. Read More

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Police security withdrawn for five leaders in Beed; threat perception reduced, say officials
The administration in Maharashtra's Beed district has withdrawn police protection of five political leaders, citing reduced threat perception, officials said on Sunday. The move followed the recommendations of a court-mandated review committee, they said. Police cover has been withdrawn for former minister Jaidatt Kshirsagar, ex-MLAs Bhimrao Dhonde and Amarsinh Pandit, NCP district president Rajeshwar Chavan and State Food Commission Chairman Subhash Raut, said Superintendent of Police Navneet Kanwat.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Police security withdrawn for five leaders in Beed; threat perception reduced, say officials
The administration in Maharashtra's Beed district has withdrawn police protection of five political leaders, citing reduced threat perception, officials said on Sunday.The move followed the recommendations of a court-mandated review committee, they said. Police cover has been withdrawn for former minister Jaidatt Kshirsagar, ex-MLAs Bhimrao Dhonde and Amarsinh Pandit, NCP district president Rajeshwar Chavan and State Food Commission Chairman Subhash Raut, said Superintendent of Police Navneet Kanwat.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: A blanket of pink and white has taken over the wetlands of Navi Mumbai
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VIDEO | Maharashtra: A blanket of pink and white has taken over the wetlands of Navi Mumbai. Thousands of migratory flamingos have transformed the area in Nerul into one of the city's most spectacular seasonal sights. From skies filled with fluttering white wings to shimmering&hellip; <a href="https://t.co/s2X4Vwb0NU">pic.twitter.com/s2X4Vwb0NU</a>
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Mumbai News LIVE Updates: As water reaches parched areas of south Pune, CM hails citizens, local forums for their role
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Sunday credited citizens and local forums for the successful implementation of equal water supply scheme in parts of south Pune and said persistent follow-ups by residents played a key role in ensuring water reached the area after years of delay. Addressing a function organised to mark the commencement of regular water supply under the scheme in Dorabjee Paradise, Mohammadwadi, NIBM and adjoining areas, Fadnavis said the programme was "one of the most important" for him as it reflected the outcome of sustained efforts by citizens.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: As water reaches parched areas of south Pune, CM hails citizens, local forums for their role
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Sunday credited citizens and local forums for the successful implementation of equal water supply scheme in parts of south Pune and said persistent follow-ups by residents played a key role in ensuring water reached the area after years of delay. Addressing a function organised to mark the commencement of regular water supply under the scheme in Dorabjee Paradise, Mohammadwadi, NIBM and adjoining areas, Fadnavis said the programme was "one of the most important" for him as it reflected the outcome of sustained efforts by citizens.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Upset over mother's illness, woman jumps to death from residential building in Kalyan
A 28-year-old woman allegedly committed suicide by jumping from the balcony of a residential building in Maharashtra's Thane district, police said on Sunday. The woman's critically ill mother also passed away shortly after the tragic incident that took place in the Gauripada locality of Kalyan town on May 14, an official said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Upset over mother's illness, woman jumps to death from residential building in Kalyan
A 28-year-old woman allegedly committed suicide by jumping from the balcony of a residential building in Maharashtra's Thane district, police said on Sunday.The woman's critically ill mother also passed away shortly after the tragic incident that took place in the Gauripada locality of Kalyan town on May 14, an official said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Man held in Maharashtra for duping youth with fake govt job letter
A 47-year-old man in Maharashtra's Washim has been arrested for allegedly cheating an unemployed youth of Rs 1.73 lakh by falsely promising him a government job and issuing a fake appointment letter, officials said on Sunday.&nbsp;The accused, identified as Ramesh Ramkrishna Navghare, was taken into custody after an investigation by the Local Crime Branch (LCB) uncovered an alleged fraud involving fake recruitment assurances linked to a Panchayat Samiti post.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Man held in Maharashtra for duping youth with fake govt job letter
A 47-year-old man in Maharashtra's Washim has been arrested for allegedly cheating an unemployed youth of Rs 1.73 lakh by falsely promising him a government job and issuing a fake appointment letter, officials said on Sunday.&nbsp;The accused, identified as Ramesh Ramkrishna Navghare, was taken into custody after an investigation by the Local Crime Branch (LCB) uncovered an alleged fraud involving fake recruitment assurances linked to a Panchayat Samiti post.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Tribunal orders Rs 30.44 lakh compensation to kin of man killed in 2022 road accident
The Motor Accident Claims Tribunal in Maharashtra's Thane has awarded a compensation of Rs 30.44 lakh to the family of a 37-year-old man killed in a road accident in 2022. In its order of May 11, a copy of which was made available on Sunday, the tribunal directed an insurance company to release the amount to the claimants first and subsequently recover it from the party at fault.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Tribunal orders Rs 30.44 lakh compensation to kin of man killed in 2022 road accident
The Motor Accident Claims Tribunal in Maharashtra's Thane has awarded a compensation of Rs 30.44 lakh to the family of a 37-year-old man killed in a road accident in 2022. In its order of May 11, a copy of which was made available on Sunday, the tribunal directed an insurance company to release the amount to the claimants first and subsequently recover it from the party at fault.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: One electrocuted, three injured during anti-encroachment drive in Palghar
A 20-year-old man was killed, and three others suffered injuries after coming into contact with a high-voltage overhead power line during an anti-encroachment drive in Maharashtra's Palghar district, police said on Sunday. The incident occurred in front of a hotel in Naigaon East along the Mumbai-Ahmedabad Highway on Saturday, an official said. The deceased, Abhay Rakesh Tiwari, was employed as a waiter at the establishment, he said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: One electrocuted, three injured during anti-encroachment drive in Palghar
A 20-year-old man was killed, and three others suffered injuries after coming into contact with a high-voltage overhead power line during an anti-encroachment drive in Maharashtra's Palghar district, police said on Sunday. The incident occurred in front of a hotel in Naigaon East along the Mumbai-Ahmedabad Highway on Saturday, an official said. The deceased, Abhay Rakesh Tiwari, was employed as a waiter at the establishment, he said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Actor Usha Chavan thanks Shinde for intervening in dispute over her Pune land; Dy CM stays TDR deal
Senior Marathi film actor Usha Chavan on Sunday said she had received relief in a Pune land dispute case following the intervention of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde. She said Shinde ordered a temporary stay on a Transferable Development Rights (TDR) transaction linked to her disputed land in Pune's Dhankawadi area. The matter pertaining to the land has been in court for the past 26 years.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Actor Usha Chavan thanks Shinde for intervening in dispute over her Pune land; Dy CM stays TDR deal
Senior Marathi film actor Usha Chavan on Sunday said she had received relief in a Pune land dispute case following the intervention of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde. She said Shinde ordered a temporary stay on a Transferable Development Rights (TDR) transaction linked to her disputed land in Pune's Dhankawadi area. The matter pertaining to the land has been in court for the past 26 years.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates | Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train project: 350-tonne TBM cutterhead lowered at Vikhroli tunnel site in eastern Mumbai
A major milestone was achieved in the <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-ahmedabad-bullet-train-project-updates-second-tbm-work-begins-at-sawli-near-ghansoli-in-maharashtra-23625234" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train project</a> after the first cutterhead of a Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM) was lowered at Vikhroli in Mumbai, officials said on Sunday. An official statement said that the giant cutterhead, which weighs around 350 tonnes and has a diameter of 13.6 metres, marks the final stage in the primary assembly of the TBM&rsquo;s main shield. The machine will be used for the construction of the underground section of the high-speed rail corridor.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates | Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train project: 350-tonne TBM cutterhead lowered at Vikhroli tunnel site in eastern Mumbai
A major milestone was achieved in the Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train project after the first cutterhead of a Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM) was lowered at Vikhroli in Mumbai, officials said on Sunday. An official statement said that the giant cutterhead, which weighs around 350 tonnes and has a diameter of 13.6 metres, marks the final stage in the primary assembly of the TBM&rsquo;s main shield. The machine will be used for the construction of the underground section of the high-speed rail corridor.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Man hangs self after getting slapped in public in Beed; woman who hit him booked
A man allegedly committed suicide in Maharashtra's Beed district after he was reportedly slapped by a woman in the presence of others, which left him deeply distressed, a police official said on Sunday. The slapping incident took place in Moha village in Parli Vaijnath tehsil here on May 13, after which Chandrahar Rajebhau Shinde hanged himself in Mungalyachamala area on the outskirts of Karewadi village on May 15, the official said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Man hangs self after getting slapped in public in Beed; woman who hit him booked
A man allegedly committed suicide in Maharashtra's Beed district after he was reportedly slapped by a woman in the presence of others, which left him deeply distressed, a police official said on Sunday. The slapping incident took place in Moha village in Parli Vaijnath tehsil here on May 13, after which Chandrahar Rajebhau Shinde hanged himself in Mungalyachamala area on the outskirts of Karewadi village on May 15, the official said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Leopard that killed 8-year-old boy caught after weeks in Thane
Forest officials on Sunday captured a leopard that mauled an eight-year-old child to death nearly a month ago in Shahapur of Maharashtra's Thane district. The predator walked into one of the cages set up in the area late Saturday night, ending weeks of panic in several villages in the region, an official from the Dolkhamb division of the forest department said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Leopard that killed 8-year-old boy caught after weeks in Thane
Forest officials on Sunday captured a leopard that mauled an eight-year-old child to death nearly a month ago in Shahapur of Maharashtra's Thane district. The predator walked into one of the cages set up in the area late Saturday night, ending weeks of panic in several villages in the region, an official from the Dolkhamb division of the forest department said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Kirit Somaiya urges Mumbai Mayor, BMC to stop open goat slaughter in residential areas during Bakri Eid
BJP leader Kirit Somaiya has urged the Mumbai Mayor, Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), and police to prevent the open slaughter of goats in residential areas during Bakri Eid celebrations later this month.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Kirit Somaiya urges Mumbai Mayor, BMC to stop open goat slaughter in residential areas during Bakri Eid
BJP leader Kirit Somaiya has urged the Mumbai Mayor, Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), and police to prevent the open slaughter of goats in residential areas during Bakri Eid celebrations later this month.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: 14-year-old girl raped at railway station in Thane district; accused held
A 14-year-old girl was allegedly raped by a man on the premises of a railway station in Maharashtra's Thane district, the government railway police (GRP) said on Sunday. The GRP have arrested a 23-year-old man in connection with the assault that occurred at Kalyan railway station on Saturday evening, an official said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: 14-year-old girl raped at railway station in Thane district; accused held
A 14-year-old girl was allegedly raped by a man on the premises of a railway station in Maharashtra's Thane district, the government railway police (GRP) said on Sunday. The GRP have arrested a 23-year-old man in connection with the assault that occurred at Kalyan railway station on Saturday evening, an official said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: NEET paper leak probe reaches Maharashtra&rsquo;s Nanded as CBI conducts marathon raids, interrogation
The probe into the NEET paper leak case has now expanded to Maharashtra&rsquo;s Nanded district, as a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) team carried out surprise operations as part of its widening crackdown on the alleged examination scam. Officials said the agency conducted an extensive search and verification exercise at the residence of the Kadam family for more than eight hours on Saturday. The family is under suspicion for allegedly purchasing the leaked NEET examination paper for their daughter by paying Rs 5 lakh.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: NEET paper leak probe reaches Maharashtra&rsquo;s Nanded as CBI conducts marathon raids, interrogation
The probe into the NEET paper leak case has now expanded to Maharashtra&rsquo;s Nanded district, as a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) team carried out surprise operations as part of its widening crackdown on the alleged examination scam. Officials said the agency conducted an extensive search and verification exercise at the residence of the Kadam family for more than eight hours on Saturday. The family is under suspicion for allegedly purchasing the leaked NEET examination paper for their daughter by paying Rs 5 lakh.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: AQI levels across key city areas, Powai records cleanest air at 17
AQI levels across Mumbai largely remained in the satisfactory to good range. Deonar recorded the highest reading at 80, followed by Bandra Kurla Complex at 62, Colaba at 54, and Borivali East at 52. Ghatkopar registered an AQI of 50, while Kandivali stood at 47. Lower levels were seen in Chembur at 38, Worli at 37, and Mulund West at 36. Sewri recorded a cleaner AQI of 24, while Powai reported the lowest reading at 17, indicating the cleanest air among the monitored locations. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-weather-updates-hot-and-humid-sunday-with-clear-skies-aqi-in-good-category-23630842" rel="nofollow">Read more</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: AQI levels across key city areas, Powai records cleanest air at 17
AQI levels across Mumbai largely remained in the satisfactory to good range. Deonar recorded the highest reading at 80, followed by Bandra Kurla Complex at 62, Colaba at 54, and Borivali East at 52. Ghatkopar registered an AQI of 50, while Kandivali stood at 47. Lower levels were seen in Chembur at 38, Worli at 37, and Mulund West at 36. Sewri recorded a cleaner AQI of 24, while Powai reported the lowest reading at 17, indicating the cleanest air among the monitored locations. Read more

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Air quality remains in &lsquo;good&rsquo; category
Despite the heat, Mumbai&rsquo;s air quality remained largely stable. The Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 54 at 10 am, as per the Central Pollution Control Board&rsquo;s Sameer App, placing it in the &lsquo;satisfactory&rsquo; to &lsquo;good&rsquo; range

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Air quality remains in &lsquo;good&rsquo; category
Despite the heat, Mumbai&rsquo;s air quality remained largely stable. The Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 54 at 10 am, as per the Central Pollution Control Board&rsquo;s Sameer App, placing it in the &lsquo;satisfactory&rsquo; to &lsquo;good&rsquo; range

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Regional temperature data shows steady warmth
According to IMD data for the day, minimum temperatures were recorded at 27.5 degree Celsius in Colaba and 28.1 degree Celsius in Santacruz, with no rainfall reported across stations

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Regional temperature data shows steady warmth
According to IMD data for the day, minimum temperatures were recorded at 27.5 degree Celsius in Colaba and 28.1 degree Celsius in Santacruz, with no rainfall reported across stations

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Financial advisor gets 2-year RI, fined Rs 30 lakh in breach of trust case
A Thane court has sentenced a financial advisor to two years rigorous imprisonment in a case of criminal breach of trust filed by a woman and imposed a fine of Rs 30 lakh on him. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Financial advisor gets 2-year RI, fined Rs 30 lakh in breach of trust case
A Thane court has sentenced a financial advisor to two years rigorous imprisonment in a case of criminal breach of trust filed by a woman and imposed a fine of Rs 30 lakh on him. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Navi Mumbai court acquits two men in 2018 murder case
A court in Navi Mumbai has acquitted two persons accused of beating a man to death in 2018, citing a lack of forensic evidence linking the duo to the crime and an unexplained delay in registering the first information report (FIR) (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Navi Mumbai court acquits two men in 2018 murder case
A court in Navi Mumbai has acquitted two persons accused of beating a man to death in 2018, citing a lack of forensic evidence linking the duo to the crime and an unexplained delay in registering the first information report (FIR) (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Contract killing' plot busted in Thane; victim's brother among four held
The Thane police have uncovered a "contract killing" plot and arrested four persons, including the victim's younger brother, who allegedly hired the assailants and lodged the complaint to mislead investigators and hide his role in the murder, officials said on Sunday (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Contract killing' plot busted in Thane; victim's brother among four held
The Thane police have uncovered a "contract killing" plot and arrested four persons, including the victim's younger brother, who allegedly hired the assailants and lodged the complaint to mislead investigators and hide his role in the murder, officials said on Sunday (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Family-run burglary gang busted in Thane; 3 arrested, 2 minors detained
Two men and a teen have been arrested and their minor sons detained for allegedly carrying out a series of house break-ins and burglaries in Maharashtra's Thane district, police said on Sunday. Earlier this week, the Mahatma Phule Chowk (MFC) police in Kalyan busted a family-run burglary ring in which the men scouted for locked houses and directed their sons to break in and steal valuables, a senior police official said (PTI

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Family-run burglary gang busted in Thane; 3 arrested, 2 minors detained
Two men and a teen have been arrested and their minor sons detained for allegedly carrying out a series of house break-ins and burglaries in Maharashtra's Thane district, police said on Sunday. Earlier this week, the Mahatma Phule Chowk (MFC) police in Kalyan busted a family-run burglary ring in which the men scouted for locked houses and directed their sons to break in and steal valuables, a senior police official said (PTI

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Autopsy confirms rat poison killed Pydhonie family of four
The final post-mortem report from JJ Hospital on Thursday has confirmed that the tragic deaths of four members of a Pydhonie-based family last month were caused by zinc phosphide poisoning. The victims Abdullah Dokadia, 40; his wife Nasreen, 35; and daughters Ayesha, 16, and Zainab, 13, died within hours of consuming watermelon at their residence in Mogul Building on April 25

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Autopsy confirms rat poison killed Pydhonie family of four
The final post-mortem report from JJ Hospital on Thursday has confirmed that the tragic deaths of four members of a Pydhonie-based family last month were caused by zinc phosphide poisoning. The victims Abdullah Dokadia, 40; his wife Nasreen, 35; and daughters Ayesha, 16, and Zainab, 13, died within hours of consuming watermelon at their residence in Mogul Building on April 25

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Teen dies week after tree from construction site crushes autorickshaw
A 14-year-old girl died on Sunday, a week after she sustained critical injuries when a tree from a construction site fell on an autorickshaw she was travelling in the western suburbs here, police said. Another woman, who was injured in the accident that occurred near Khar on May 10, remains in a critical condition, they said.(PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Teen dies week after tree from construction site crushes autorickshaw
A 14-year-old girl died on Sunday, a week after she sustained critical injuries when a tree from a construction site fell on an autorickshaw she was travelling in the western suburbs here, police said. Another woman, who was injured in the accident that occurred near Khar on May 10, remains in a critical condition, they said.(PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates | Maharashtra NCP and Congress attendance: More than 90 per cent&nbsp;
In contrast, NCP's Amol Mitkari, Shashikant Shinde of NCP (SP) and Congress's Rajesh Rathod logged more than 90 per cent attendance during their tenure as members of the legislative council, according to the statistics gathered from the legislature.(PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates | Maharashtra NCP and Congress attendance: More than 90 per cent&nbsp;
In contrast, NCP's Amol Mitkari, Shashikant Shinde of NCP (SP) and Congress's Rajesh Rathod logged more than 90 per cent attendance during their tenure as members of the legislative council, according to the statistics gathered from the legislature.(PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates | Maharashtra MLC attendance: Ex-CM Uddhav logs 31 pc in 4 years; two members skip 3 sessions
Former Maharashtra chief minister Uddhav Thackeray attended just 42 of 133 legislature sessions as MLC in the last four years, while Shiv Sena's Bhavana Gawali and Ramraje Naik-Nimbalkar of NCP skipped three sessions since 2024, as per available data (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates | Maharashtra MLC attendance: Ex-CM Uddhav logs 31 pc in 4 years; two members skip 3 sessions
Former Maharashtra chief minister Uddhav Thackeray attended just 42 of 133 legislature sessions as MLC in the last four years, while Shiv Sena's Bhavana Gawali and Ramraje Naik-Nimbalkar of NCP skipped three sessions since 2024, as per available data (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: No injuries reported in the Thane &nbsp;Mahavitaran electric transformer fire
Officials further confirmed that no injuries or casualties were reported in the incident. The situation was declared fully under control shortly after the fire was doused. Authorities are expected to assess the cause of the fire, while power department officials continue to inspect the affected transformer and restore normalcy in the area.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: No injuries reported in the Thane &nbsp;Mahavitaran electric transformer fire
Officials further confirmed that no injuries or casualties were reported in the incident. The situation was declared fully under control shortly after the fire was doused. Authorities are expected to assess the cause of the fire, while power department officials continue to inspect the affected transformer and restore normalcy in the area.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: SBI must pay Rs 5 lakh to woman despite 6-yr delay in claim, says Nagpur consumer panel
A Nagpur consumer commission has ordered SBI to pay Rs 5 lakh to a widow despite a six-year delay in filing the insurance claim, saying "mental shock" following a spouse's sudden death is natural and it takes time to recover from the grief. A bank cannot use the 90-day claim window as a shield when it fails to inform customers of their rights, said a verdict delivered last month by the District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (Additional DCF) in Maharashtra's Nagpur (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: SBI must pay Rs 5 lakh to woman despite 6-yr delay in claim, says Nagpur consumer panel
A Nagpur consumer commission has ordered SBI to pay Rs 5 lakh to a widow despite a six-year delay in filing the insurance claim, saying "mental shock" following a spouse's sudden death is natural and it takes time to recover from the grief. A bank cannot use the 90-day claim window as a shield when it fails to inform customers of their rights, said a verdict delivered last month by the District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (Additional DCF) in Maharashtra's Nagpur (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai begins its biggest people count for Census 2027
Door-to-door household surveys as part of Census 2027 began in Mumbai on Saturday across 19,401 blocks formed in the city. A senior civic official of the health department said, &ldquo;All officials began their work on field on Saturday. Until 2011, enumerators worked with hard copies of maps and lists for the household survey. This year, enumerators are required to manoeuvre and complete the survey on their mobile phones&rdquo;&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai begins its biggest people count for Census 2027
Door-to-door household surveys as part of Census 2027 began in Mumbai on Saturday across 19,401 blocks formed in the city. A senior civic official of the health department said, &ldquo;All officials began their work on field on Saturday. Until 2011, enumerators worked with hard copies of maps and lists for the household survey. This year, enumerators are required to manoeuvre and complete the survey on their mobile phones&rdquo;&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: RPF cracks down on &lsquo;towel-spreading&rsquo; gangs across Central Railway, 1,367 booked for reserved coach violations
Towel-spreading gangs,&rdquo; bogus seat-grabbers, drug smugglers and liquor carriers &mdash; Central Railway&rsquo;s Railway Protection Force (RPF) says it has launched an all-out war against the everyday menace troubling train passengers. And the numbers are massive. In just four months, the RPF of Central Railway has cracked down on 1,367 touts and illegal seat blockers, seized contraband worth Rs 43.67 lakh, and recovered lost passenger belongings worth over Rs 3 crore.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: RPF cracks down on &lsquo;towel-spreading&rsquo; gangs across Central Railway, 1,367 booked for reserved coach violations
Towel-spreading gangs,&rdquo; bogus seat-grabbers, drug smugglers and liquor carriers &mdash; Central Railway&rsquo;s Railway Protection Force (RPF) says it has launched an all-out war against the everyday menace troubling train passengers. And the numbers are massive. In just four months, the RPF of Central Railway has cracked down on 1,367 touts and illegal seat blockers, seized contraband worth Rs 43.67 lakh, and recovered lost passenger belongings worth over Rs 3 crore.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: New Siemens electronic interlocking system becomes operational at Dadar
The upgraded system features the Siemens WESTRACE MK2 Electronic Interlocking (EI) system with distributed architecture. It is now fully operational and significantly enhances safety, reliability, flexibility, and maintainability of train operations at Dadar. The system supports 103 operational routes, enabling smoother and more efficient train movement at one of Mumbai&rsquo;s busiest railway junctions.&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: New Siemens electronic interlocking system becomes operational at Dadar
The upgraded system features the Siemens WESTRACE MK2 Electronic Interlocking (EI) system with distributed architecture. It is now fully operational and significantly enhances safety, reliability, flexibility, and maintainability of train operations at Dadar. The system supports 103 operational routes, enabling smoother and more efficient train movement at one of Mumbai&rsquo;s busiest railway junctions.&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Faster, safer and more reliable operations in Dadars Western railways
The new digital signalling system is designed to improve operational efficiency, safety, and reliability. It enables faster fault detection, reduces signal-related delays, and ensures smoother train movement across one of Mumbai&rsquo;s busiest railway junctions.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Faster, safer and more reliable operations in Dadars Western railways
The new digital signalling system is designed to improve operational efficiency, safety, and reliability. It enables faster fault detection, reduces signal-related delays, and ensures smoother train movement across one of Mumbai&rsquo;s busiest railway junctions.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Islamic scholars and Muslim leaders, on Sunday, held a meeting with NGOs, lawyers, social activists, political party leaders and others to ensure administrative preparedness and peaceful celebrations of the upcoming 'Bakrid' festival.&nbsp;We are closing the blog now

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: The festival celebrated by Muslims worldwide is expected to be celebrated on May 27 in India, depending on the sighting of the Moon


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