Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Man kills wife, attempts to end his life in Thane
A man allegedly killed his 34-year-old wife with a sharp weapon at their home in Koparkhairane near Maharashtra's Thane district, before attempting to end his life on Wednesday, the police said, reported the PTI. An official said that a police team reached the spot after neighbours of the couple alerted police.
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Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Man kills wife, attempts to end his life in Thane
A man allegedly killed his 34-year-old wife with a sharp weapon at their home in Koparkhairane near Maharashtra's Thane district, before attempting to end his life on Wednesday, the police said, reported the PTI. An official said that a police team reached the spot after neighbours of the couple alerted police.
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Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Will not withdraw hunger strike, says Bachhu Kadu Former MLA Bachhu Kadu on Wednesday vowed to continue his indefinite hunger strike till the Maharashtra government accepted his demands for farm loan waiver and addressed issues concerning Divyang people. Farm leaders, including Rakesh Tikait, and other politicians have visited Kadu since June 8 when he launched the fast at Gurukunj Mozari village in Teosa taluka of Amravati district.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Will not withdraw hunger strike, says Bachhu KaduFormer MLA Bachhu Kadu on Wednesday vowed to continue his indefinite hunger strike till the Maharashtra government accepted his demands for farm loan waiver and addressed issues concerning Divyang people. Farm leaders, including Rakesh Tikait, and other politicians have visited Kadu since June 8 when he launched the fast at Gurukunj Mozari village in Teosa taluka of Amravati district.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Rupee rises 4 paise to settle at 85.53 against US dollar The rupee appreciated 4 paise to close at 85.53 against the US dollar on Wednesday supported by a weak American currency against major rivals overseas. However, investors stayed on the sidelines ahead of the CPI data release on Thursday, restricting gains in the Indian currency, traders said, according to PTI.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Rupee rises 4 paise to settle at 85.53 against US dollarThe rupee appreciated 4 paise to close at 85.53 against the US dollar on Wednesday supported by a weak American currency against major rivals overseas. However, investors stayed on the sidelines ahead of the CPI data release on Thursday, restricting gains in the Indian currency, traders said, according to PTI.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Multi-party delegations were successful in exposing Pakistan before world, says Eknath Shinde Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Wednesday said multi-party delegations, part of India's diplomatic outreach following Operation Sindoor, were successful in conveying India's stance against terrorism to the countries of the world. He welcomed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's meeting with the members of the delegations, reported ANI.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Multi-party delegations were successful in exposing Pakistan before world, says Eknath ShindeMaharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Wednesday said multi-party delegations, part of India's diplomatic outreach following Operation Sindoor, were successful in conveying India's stance against terrorism to the countries of the world. He welcomed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's meeting with the members of the delegations, reported ANI.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Pregnant woman hangs herself; husband, in-laws arrested A 28-year-old woman allegedly died by suicide in western Maharashtra's Sangli district with her parents alleging that her in-laws harassed her for dowry and also pressurised her to practice Christianity, police said on Wednesday. The husband and his parents have been arrested in the case, PTI reported.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Pregnant woman hangs herself; husband, in-laws arrestedA 28-year-old woman allegedly died by suicide in western Maharashtra's Sangli district with her parents alleging that her in-laws harassed her for dowry and also pressurised her to practice Christianity, police said on Wednesday. The husband and his parents have been arrested in the case, PTI reported.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mahayuti to contest local body elections together, says Fadnavis The BJP-led Mahayuti alliance will contest the upcoming local body elections in the state together except for friendly fights where tie-ups do not materialise, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said on Wednesday. Elections to several municipal corporations and other local bodies, including the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation, have been pending for the last three years, PTI reported.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mahayuti to contest local body elections together, says FadnavisThe BJP-led Mahayuti alliance will contest the upcoming local body elections in the state together except for friendly fights where tie-ups do not materialise, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said on Wednesday. Elections to several municipal corporations and other local bodies, including the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation, have been pending for the last three years, PTI reported.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: I am ok; thanks, says Sharad Pawar after Modi enquires about his health NCP (SP) president Sharad Pawar on Wednesday thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for enquiring about his health. "It's ok. Thanks," Pawar said when reporters sought his reaction after Modi enquired about the veteran politician's health during his interaction with Pawar's daughter and MP Supriya Sule, PTI reported.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: I am ok; thanks, says Sharad Pawar after Modi enquires about his healthNCP (SP) president Sharad Pawar on Wednesday thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for enquiring about his health. "It's ok. Thanks," Pawar said when reporters sought his reaction after Modi enquired about the veteran politician's health during his interaction with Pawar's daughter and MP Supriya Sule, PTI reported.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mahayuti to contest local body elections together, says Fadnavis The BJP-led Mahayuti alliance will contest the upcoming local body elections in the state together except for friendly fights where tie-ups do not materialise, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said on Wednesday, reported PTI. Elections to several municipal corporations and other local bodies, including the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation, have been pending for the last three years.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mahayuti to contest local body elections together, says FadnavisThe BJP-led Mahayuti alliance will contest the upcoming local body elections in the state together except for friendly fights where tie-ups do not materialise, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said on Wednesday, reported PTI. Elections to several municipal corporations and other local bodies, including the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation, have been pending for the last three years.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Will you issue corrigendum, HC asks state govt over quota row in FYJC admissions in minority colleges The Bombay High Court on Wednesday questioned the rationale behind a Maharashtra government resolution (GR) directing minority educational institutions to process first-year junior college admissions by implementing Constitutional and social reservations. A bench of Justices MS Karnik and NR Borkar asked the government pleader Neha Bhide to seek instructions on whether the government was willing to issue a corrigendum or withdraw the clause in the GR issued on May 6, reported PTI.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Will you issue corrigendum, HC asks state govt over quota row in FYJC admissions in minority collegesThe Bombay High Court on Wednesday questioned the rationale behind a Maharashtra government resolution (GR) directing minority educational institutions to process first-year junior college admissions by implementing Constitutional and social reservations. A bench of Justices MS Karnik and NR Borkar asked the government pleader Neha Bhide to seek instructions on whether the government was willing to issue a corrigendum or withdraw the clause in the GR issued on May 6, reported PTI.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Maharashtra govt to submit Raigad tourism development proposals under PRASAD Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar on Wednesday said proposals for the development of prominent tourism sites in Raigad district should be immediately submitted to the Central government under the PRASAD scheme. Pawar chaired a meeting at his office in Mantralaya via video conferencing from Baramati to review tourism development plans for Harihareshwar, Maral, Diveagar, and Shrivardhan.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Maharashtra govt to submit Raigad tourism development proposals under PRASADMaharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar on Wednesday said proposals for the development of prominent tourism sites in Raigad district should be immediately submitted to the Central government under the PRASAD scheme. Pawar chaired a meeting at his office in Mantralaya via video conferencing from Baramati to review tourism development plans for Harihareshwar, Maral, Diveagar, and Shrivardhan.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai-Goa highway traffic congestion: Maharashtra govt to improve four alternate routes The Maharashtra government has approved the allocation of Rs 15 crore for widening and repairing four alternative routes to tackle traffic congestion on the Mumbai-Goa Highway, Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar said on Wednesday, according to PTI. This move is expected to remove traffic bottlenecks until the construction work on the Indapur and Mangaon bypass roads is completed, an official release stated.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai-Goa highway traffic congestion: Maharashtra govt to improve four alternate routesThe Maharashtra government has approved the allocation of Rs 15 crore for widening and repairing four alternative routes to tackle traffic congestion on the Mumbai-Goa Highway, Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar said on Wednesday, according to PTI. This move is expected to remove traffic bottlenecks until the construction work on the Indapur and Mangaon bypass roads is completed, an official release stated.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: NSA Doval meets Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis
National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval met with Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis at the latter's official residence in Mumbai. The Chief Minister shared news of the meeting, which occurred on Tuesday evening, via a post on X: PTI

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: NSA Doval meets Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis
National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval met with Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis at the latter's official residence in Mumbai. The Chief Minister shared news of the meeting, which occurred on Tuesday evening, via a post on X: PTI

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: CM Fadnavis explains Ladki Bahin scheme funding, dismisses diversion claims
In the last week of May, the Chief Minister clarified the funding of the Ladki Bahin Yojana, stating that accusations of fund diversion are incorrect. He asserted that such claims could only come from those who "don't understand the budget." Fadnavis explained, "Rules say funds should be reserved for SCs/STs. Maximum funds should be reserved for personal benefit schemes and some for infrastructure development": PTI

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: CM Fadnavis explains Ladki Bahin scheme funding, dismisses diversion claims
In the last week of May, the Chief Minister clarified the funding of the Ladki Bahin Yojana, stating that accusations of fund diversion are incorrect. He asserted that such claims could only come from those who "don't understand the budget." Fadnavis explained, "Rules say funds should be reserved for SCs/STs. Maximum funds should be reserved for personal benefit schemes and some for infrastructure development": PTI

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: CM Fadnavis dismisses fund diversion claims for Ladki Bahin Scheme
Chief Minister Fadnavis also clarified that no funds were diverted from other departments for the Ladki Bahin scheme. He stated that individuals who do not understand the budget were making unsubstantiated claims. In the last week of May, the CM asserted, "The charges (of fund diversion for the Ladki Bahin Yojana) are wrong. Only those who don't understand the budget can make such a charge. Rules say funds should be reserved for SCs/STs. Maximum funds should be reserved for personal benefit schemes and some for infrastructure development": PTI

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: CM Fadnavis dismisses fund diversion claims for Ladki Bahin Scheme
Chief Minister Fadnavis also clarified that no funds were diverted from other departments for the Ladki Bahin scheme. He stated that individuals who do not understand the budget were making unsubstantiated claims. In the last week of May, the CM asserted, "The charges (of fund diversion for the Ladki Bahin Yojana) are wrong. Only those who don't understand the budget can make such a charge. Rules say funds should be reserved for SCs/STs. Maximum funds should be reserved for personal benefit schemes and some for infrastructure development": PTI

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Fund diversions threaten Social Justice Department, exposing Mahayuti rift
Days after his initial claims, the minister reiterated that such fund reallocations would severely cripple his department's operations and erode public trust in welfare programmes designed for underprivileged communities. This ongoing issue has brought to light internal friction within the Mahayuti alliance, which consists of the BJP, the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena, and Ajit Pawar's NCP: PTI

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Fund diversions threaten Social Justice Department, exposing Mahayuti rift
Days after his initial claims, the minister reiterated that such fund reallocations would severely cripple his department's operations and erode public trust in welfare programmes designed for underprivileged communities. This ongoing issue has brought to light internal friction within the Mahayuti alliance, which consists of the BJP, the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena, and Ajit Pawar's NCP: PTI

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Minister alleges Rs 748 Cr diverted from Social, Tribal departments for Ladki Bahin Yojana
Social Justice Minister Sanjay Shirsat had previously claimed on May 2 that over rs 413 crore was reallocated from his Social Justice Department to fund the Ladki Bahin scheme. He also alleged that an additional rs 335 crore had been similarly diverted from the Tribal Development Department: PTI

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Minister alleges Rs 748 Cr diverted from Social, Tribal departments for Ladki Bahin Yojana
Social Justice Minister Sanjay Shirsat had previously claimed on May 2 that over rs 413 crore was reallocated from his Social Justice Department to fund the Ladki Bahin scheme. He also alleged that an additional rs 335 crore had been similarly diverted from the Tribal Development Department: PTI

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Bawankule denies fund diversion from Social Justice, Tribal departments
Responding to allegations of fund diversion, Maharashtra BJP chief Chandrashekhar Bawankule stated that legal provisions prevent the diversion of funds earmarked for departments like Social Justice and Tribal Development. He clarified that while disbursement might be delayed, it's not a diversion. Bawankule affirmed the Devendra Fadnavis government's commitment to protecting these budgetary allocations for vulnerable sections of society, assuring no interference or misappropriation: PTI

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Bawankule denies fund diversion from Social Justice, Tribal departments
Responding to allegations of fund diversion, Maharashtra BJP chief Chandrashekhar Bawankule stated that legal provisions prevent the diversion of funds earmarked for departments like Social Justice and Tribal Development. He clarified that while disbursement might be delayed, it's not a diversion. Bawankule affirmed the Devendra Fadnavis government's commitment to protecting these budgetary allocations for vulnerable sections of society, assuring no interference or misappropriation: PTI

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Maharashtra's Ladki Bahin Scheme of giving Rs 1,500 monthly aid to Women 
The Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana, a key initiative of the Mahayuti government, was launched in August 2024. Under this scheme, eligible women in Maharashtra receive monthly financial assistance of Rs 1,500. The programme has a substantial estimated annual cost of over Rs 40,000 crore: PTI

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Maharashtra's Ladki Bahin Scheme of giving Rs 1,500 monthly aid to Women
The Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana, a key initiative of the Mahayuti government, was launched in August 2024. Under this scheme, eligible women in Maharashtra receive monthly financial assistance of Rs 1,500. The programme has a substantial estimated annual cost of over Rs 40,000 crore: PTI

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Minister suggests shutting Social Justice department amid fund diversion for welfare scheme
Maharashtra's Social Justice Minister had recently pointed out that the state is facing financial strain because of a women-focused welfare scheme that was launched last year, just before the assembly elections. Given this financial pressure, the Shiv Sena minister suggested that the state government might as well "shut down" the Social Justice Department if it's going to keep diverting its allocated funds on a regular basis: PTI

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Minister suggests shutting Social Justice department amid fund diversion for welfare scheme
Maharashtra's Social Justice Minister had recently pointed out that the state is facing financial strain because of a women-focused welfare scheme that was launched last year, just before the assembly elections. Given this financial pressure, the Shiv Sena minister suggested that the state government might as well "shut down" the Social Justice Department if it's going to keep diverting its allocated funds on a regular basis: PTI

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Bawankule denies fund diversion for Ladki Bahin Scheme
Maharashtra Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule recently dismissed claims that the state government was taking money from other departments to fund the Ladki Bahin scheme. He stated that the government, led by Devendra Fadnavis, is focused on protecting the most vulnerable people in society. This statement comes after Social Justice Minister Sanjay Shirsat publicly accused the Finance Department, headed by Ajit Pawar, of improperly moving funds from his department without his permission, calling it an "illegal diversion"&nbsp;
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Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Bawankule denies fund diversion for Ladki Bahin Scheme
Maharashtra Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule recently dismissed claims that the state government was taking money from other departments to fund the Ladki Bahin scheme. He stated that the government, led by Devendra Fadnavis, is focused on protecting the most vulnerable people in society. This statement comes after Social Justice Minister Sanjay Shirsat publicly accused the Finance Department, headed by Ajit Pawar, of improperly moving funds from his department without his permission, calling it an "illegal diversion"&nbsp;
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Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Opposition blasts at Mahayuti over unkept promises
The Mahayuti government had previously assured farmers of remunerative crop prices and an increase in the annual Kisan Samman Nidhi payout to Rs 15,000. However, these and other promises remain unfulfilled, a point highlighted by the opposition: PTI

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Opposition blasts at Mahayuti over unkept promises
The Mahayuti government had previously assured farmers of remunerative crop prices and an increase in the annual Kisan Samman Nidhi payout to Rs 15,000. However, these and other promises remain unfulfilled, a point highlighted by the opposition: PTI

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Shiv Sena (UBT) demands answers for unfulfilled farmer pledges in Sambhajinagar
In a press conference held during the protest, Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Ambadas Danve stated that Wednesday's tehsil-wise tractor rallies were part of their 'kya hua tera vaada' (what happened to your promises) campaign. He emphasized that the agitation aims to hold the government accountable for its unfulfilled commitments to farmers, which were made during the assembly elections held in November last year. These promises, according to Danve, included a crucial farm loan waiver and a comprehensive crop insurance scheme: PTI

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Shiv Sena (UBT) demands answers for unfulfilled farmer pledges in Sambhajinagar
In a press conference held during the protest, Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Ambadas Danve stated that Wednesday's tehsil-wise tractor rallies were part of their 'kya hua tera vaada' (what happened to your promises) campaign. He emphasized that the agitation aims to hold the government accountable for its unfulfilled commitments to farmers, which were made during the assembly elections held in November last year. These promises, according to Danve, included a crucial farm loan waiver and a comprehensive crop insurance scheme: PTI

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Opposition protests Mahayuti over farmer loan waiver
The rally, led by Ambadas Danve, the Leader of Opposition in the Maharashtra Legislative Council, commenced at Kranti Chowk in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar. It proceeded through the city and concluded at the Divisional Commissioner's office in the Delhi Gate area

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Opposition protests Mahayuti over farmer loan waiver
The rally, led by Ambadas Danve, the Leader of Opposition in the Maharashtra Legislative Council, commenced at Kranti Chowk in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar. It proceeded through the city and concluded at the Divisional Commissioner's office in the Delhi Gate area

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Shiv Sena (UBT) stages tractor rally in Sambhajinagar over unfulfilled farmer promises
The opposition Shiv Sena (UBT) held a tractor rally today in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Maharashtra. The protest aimed to draw attention to the Mahayuti government's "failure" to deliver on its pledges to farmers, specifically the promised crop loan waiver. The rally was part of the Shiv Sena (UBT)'s week-long 'kya hua tera vaada' (what happened to your promises) campaign, which highlights the unfulfilled assurances of the BJP-led administration: PTI

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Shiv Sena (UBT) stages tractor rally in Sambhajinagar over unfulfilled farmer promises
The opposition Shiv Sena (UBT) held a tractor rally today in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Maharashtra. The protest aimed to draw attention to the Mahayuti government's "failure" to deliver on its pledges to farmers, specifically the promised crop loan waiver. The rally was part of the Shiv Sena (UBT)'s week-long 'kya hua tera vaada' (what happened to your promises) campaign, which highlights the unfulfilled assurances of the BJP-led administration: PTI

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbra train tragedy | BJP delegation meets CR officials, seeks crowd control solutions 
Former MP Kirit Somaiya, who met Central Railway General Manager Dharam Veer Meena and other officials to discuss the Mumbra incident, said, &ldquo;The GM informed a BJP delegation led by me that a committee of five senior officials would study the cause of accident and possible measures to address the increase of passengers in the Kalwa-Mumbra-Diva section.&rdquo; Also, &nbsp;Samajwadi Party leader, Abu Azmi, who met Divisional Railway Manager of CR Mumbai Harish Meena, said that he has demanded more 15-car trains on the CR to create more space for commuters. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-6-people-fell-off-csmt-bound-train-at-mumbra-probe-reveals-23565173" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Read more.</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbra train tragedy | BJP delegation meets CR officials, seeks crowd control solutions
Former MP Kirit Somaiya, who met Central Railway General Manager Dharam Veer Meena and other officials to discuss the Mumbra incident, said, &ldquo;The GM informed a BJP delegation led by me that a committee of five senior officials would study the cause of accident and possible measures to address the increase of passengers in the Kalwa-Mumbra-Diva section.&rdquo; Also, &nbsp;Samajwadi Party leader, Abu Azmi, who met Divisional Railway Manager of CR Mumbai Harish Meena, said that he has demanded more 15-car trains on the CR to create more space for commuters. Read more.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Six people fell off CSMT-bound train at Mumbra, probe reveals 
A woman injured in the June 9 Mumbra rail tragedy has said she was standing on the footboard when something hit her and she fell after experiencing a jerk. Most of the other injured commuters have said that they could not recollect what had happened. This was revealed on Tuesday during interactions of railway officials with various stakeholders. Investigations have revealed that of the 13 injured, eight fell on the tracks, six from a CSMT-bound train and two from a Karjat-bound one.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Six people fell off CSMT-bound train at Mumbra, probe reveals
A woman injured in the June 9 Mumbra rail tragedy has said she was standing on the footboard when something hit her and she fell after experiencing a jerk. Most of the other injured commuters have said that they could not recollect what had happened. This was revealed on Tuesday during interactions of railway officials with various stakeholders. Investigations have revealed that of the 13 injured, eight fell on the tracks, six from a CSMT-bound train and two from a Karjat-bound one.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Emergency response questioned despite 27-minute rescue claim post-mishap 
In the Mumbra incident, even though passengers fell between stations, they were transported to hospitals within 27 minutes, according to official logbooks.&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Emergency response questioned despite 27-minute rescue claim post-mishap
In the Mumbra incident, even though passengers fell between stations, they were transported to hospitals within 27 minutes, according to official logbooks.&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Why is commuter safety (overcrowding, people falling off trains) not a larger part of the railway budget? 
Expanding capacity, which directly impacts safety, is very much part of the railway budget. This year, the following allocations have been made for Mumbai:&nbsp; &gt;&gt; MUTP Phase-II: Rs 100 crore&nbsp; &gt;&gt; MUTP Phase-III: Rs 800 crore&nbsp; &gt;&gt; MUTP Phase-III-A: Rs 877 crore&nbsp; This totals Rs 1777 crore to ensure that no major project is stalled due to lack of funds.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Why is commuter safety (overcrowding, people falling off trains) not a larger part of the railway budget?
Expanding capacity, which directly impacts safety, is very much part of the railway budget. This year, the following allocations have been made for Mumbai:&nbsp;&gt;&gt; MUTP Phase-II: Rs 100 crore&nbsp;&gt;&gt; MUTP Phase-III: Rs 800 crore&nbsp;&gt;&gt; MUTP Phase-III-A: Rs 877 crore&nbsp;This totals Rs 1777 crore to ensure that no major project is stalled due to lack of funds.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Eight million commuters, but political will remains on sidetrack 
Projects worth Rs 16,240 crore are currently underway to boost the system&rsquo;s capacity. These will add 301.5 km of additional track to the suburban network. Key projects include the segregation of suburban and outstation corridors, minimising cross-movement of trains, and reducing the headway between trains from the current 180 seconds to 150 seconds using Communication-Based Train Control (CBTC) systems

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Eight million commuters, but political will remains on sidetrack
Projects worth Rs 16,240 crore are currently underway to boost the system&rsquo;s capacity. These will add 301.5 km of additional track to the suburban network. Key projects include the segregation of suburban and outstation corridors, minimising cross-movement of trains, and reducing the headway between trains from the current 180 seconds to 150 seconds using Communication-Based Train Control (CBTC) systems

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;Mumbai local deaths continue despite decades into modern era 
There are currently seven deaths per day across both CR and WR. In the past few years, 150 suburban services have been added. However, the number of passengers has still not reached pre-COVID levels (44 lakh in 2018 vs 39.96 lakh today).&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;Mumbai local deaths continue despite decades into modern era
There are currently seven deaths per day across both CR and WR. In the past few years, 150 suburban services have been added. However, the number of passengers has still not reached pre-COVID levels (44 lakh in 2018 vs 39.96 lakh today).&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Railways answer mid-day's five burning questions following Mumbra train tragedy on June 9 
Following the Mumbra incident on Monday, mid-day had raised five pertinent questions about the functioning of the railways, the rising number of deaths, and overall operations. We spoke with various stakeholders across Central Railway (CR), Western Railway (WR), Mumbai Railway Vikas Corporation (MRVC), and other departments to get answers to five key questions about Mumbai&rsquo;s railway system.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Railways answer mid-day's five burning questions following Mumbra train tragedy on June 9
Following the Mumbra incident on Monday, mid-day had raised five pertinent questions about the functioning of the railways, the rising number of deaths, and overall operations. We spoke with various stakeholders across Central Railway (CR), Western Railway (WR), Mumbai Railway Vikas Corporation (MRVC), and other departments to get answers to five key questions about Mumbai&rsquo;s railway system.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;Mumbra train tragedy: Two passengers still critical
A day after the fatal train mishap between Mumbra and Diva stations claimed four lives and injured several others, two passengers who fell off moving trains continue to remain critical, while eight are reported to be stable, according to hospital authorities.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;Mumbra train tragedy: Two passengers still critical
A day after the fatal train mishap between Mumbra and Diva stations claimed four lives and injured several others, two passengers who fell off moving trains continue to remain critical, while eight are reported to be stable, according to hospital authorities.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: FIR against 6 after carcasses found dumped in Thane
The slaughtered animal remains, allegedly of cattle, have been found dumped in a jungle area in Maharashtra's Thane district, prompting police to register an FIR against six persons, an official said on Wednesday. A passerby spotted the carcasses lying in the open at the spot in Kanhere village in Ambernath area and alerted a local activist associated with a right wing outfit who lodged a police complaint on Tuesday.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: FIR against 6 after carcasses found dumped in Thane
The slaughtered animal remains, allegedly of cattle, have been found dumped in a jungle area in Maharashtra's Thane district, prompting police to register an FIR against six persons, an official said on Wednesday. A passerby spotted the carcasses lying in the open at the spot in Kanhere village in Ambernath area and alerted a local activist associated with a right wing outfit who lodged a police complaint on Tuesday.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: AI likely to help enhance sugarcane production by 30 pc: Expert
The use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) could bring down the need of water in sugarcane farming by 50 per cent and increase the per acre produce by nearly 30 per cent, an expert in the field said on Wednesday. Notably, a meeting was recently held in Pune in the presence of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar and former Union Agriculture Minister Sharad Pawar where the use of AI in sugarcane farming was discussed. A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Vasantdada Sugar Institute and Agricultural Development Trust was signed to explore ways to ensure this technology reaches as many farmers as possible.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: AI likely to help enhance sugarcane production by 30 pc: Expert
The use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) could bring down the need of water in sugarcane farming by 50 per cent and increase the per acre produce by nearly 30 per cent, an expert in the field said on Wednesday. Notably, a meeting was recently held in Pune in the presence of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar and former Union Agriculture Minister Sharad Pawar where the use of AI in sugarcane farming was discussed. A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Vasantdada Sugar Institute and Agricultural Development Trust was signed to explore ways to ensure this technology reaches as many farmers as possible.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai cops bust mephedrone racket, arrest three including chemistry postgraduate
Mumbai Police have busted a mephedrone manufacturing and distribution racket by arresting three individuals, including a chemistry postgraduate, following a raid at a chemical lab in Palghar district, officials said on Tuesday. Police seized mephedrone worth Rs 22.64 lakh and a large quantity of raw materials used in the synthetic drug's production during searches. The operation began on Saturday when MIDC Police intercepted a high-end car between the Pump House subway and Canossa Junction in Andheri East during a nakabandi.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai cops bust mephedrone racket, arrest three including chemistry postgraduate
Mumbai Police have busted a mephedrone manufacturing and distribution racket by arresting three individuals, including a chemistry postgraduate, following a raid at a chemical lab in Palghar district, officials said on Tuesday. Police seized mephedrone worth Rs 22.64 lakh and a large quantity of raw materials used in the synthetic drug's production during searches. The operation began on Saturday when MIDC Police intercepted a high-end car between the Pump House subway and Canossa Junction in Andheri East during a nakabandi.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Maharashtra: 74 officials named in Rs 35 crore 'compensation scam' in Jalna district
An inquiry committee probing irregularities in the distribution of compensation to farmers affected by natural disasters has named 74 government officials for allegedly misappropriating Rs 34.97 crore in Ambad and Ghansawangi tehsils of Jalna district, a senior official said on Tuesday. The scam occurred during the compensation distribution process for farmers affected by natural calamities between 2022 and 2024, said district Collector Dr Shrikrishna Panchal at a press conference.&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Maharashtra: 74 officials named in Rs 35 crore 'compensation scam' in Jalna district
An inquiry committee probing irregularities in the distribution of compensation to farmers affected by natural disasters has named 74 government officials for allegedly misappropriating Rs 34.97 crore in Ambad and Ghansawangi tehsils of Jalna district, a senior official said on Tuesday. The scam occurred during the compensation distribution process for farmers affected by natural calamities between 2022 and 2024, said district Collector Dr Shrikrishna Panchal at a press conference.&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Maharashtra govt hikes Police Patils' salary to Rs 15,000
The Maharashtra government has hiked the honorarium of Police Patils to Rs 15,000 from Rs 3,000 in recognition of their vital contribution by acting as a crucial link between police and people at the grassroots level, Minister of State for Home (Rural) Pankaj Bhoyar said. He was speaking at the first-ever district-level workshop for Police Patils in Maharashtra, held at the District Collector's Office in Palghar, an official release stated.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Maharashtra govt hikes Police Patils' salary to Rs 15,000
The Maharashtra government has hiked the honorarium of Police Patils to Rs 15,000 from Rs 3,000 in recognition of their vital contribution by acting as a crucial link between police and people at the grassroots level, Minister of State for Home (Rural) Pankaj Bhoyar said. He was speaking at the first-ever district-level workshop for Police Patils in Maharashtra, held at the District Collector's Office in Palghar, an official release stated.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Fast food vehicle catches fire in gas cylinder explosion; none hurt
A makeshift vehicle used for selling fast food gutted in a fire triggered by a cooking gas cylinder explosion near Airoli railway station in Thane on Tuesday night, an official said, adding that nobody was injured. The explosion occurred around 8:30 PM, reducing the vehicle to a charred shell within moments. Eyewitnesses reported hearing a loud bang, followed by flames engulfing the vehicle. The intensity of the blast was such that the gas cylinder was blown apart, with its fragments scattered across the area.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Fast food vehicle catches fire in gas cylinder explosion; none hurt
A makeshift vehicle used for selling fast food gutted in a fire triggered by a cooking gas cylinder explosion near Airoli railway station in Thane on Tuesday night, an official said, adding that nobody was injured. The explosion occurred around 8:30 PM, reducing the vehicle to a charred shell within moments. Eyewitnesses reported hearing a loud bang, followed by flames engulfing the vehicle. The intensity of the blast was such that the gas cylinder was blown apart, with its fragments scattered across the area.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Pimpri Chinchwad makes history as Maharashtra's first civic body to list Green Municipal Bonds on BSE
In a major milestone for municipal climate financing in India, Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC) on Tuesday successfully listed its Rs 200 crore Green Municipal Bonds on the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), becoming the first civic body in Maharashtra to raise funds exclusively for sustainable mobility urban projects through this route. The bell-ringing ceremony held at the BSE in Mumbai witnessed an enthusiastic turnout, with Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis terming PCMC's achievement as a proud moment for the state.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Pimpri Chinchwad makes history as Maharashtra's first civic body to list Green Municipal Bonds on BSE
In a major milestone for municipal climate financing in India, Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC) on Tuesday successfully listed its Rs 200 crore Green Municipal Bonds on the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), becoming the first civic body in Maharashtra to raise funds exclusively for sustainable mobility urban projects through this route. The bell-ringing ceremony held at the BSE in Mumbai witnessed an enthusiastic turnout, with Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis terming PCMC's achievement as a proud moment for the state.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: The BJP-led Mahayuti alliance will contest the upcoming local body elections in the state together except for friendly fights where tie-ups do not materialise, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said on Wednesday. Elections to several municipal corporations and other local bodies, including the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation, have been pending for the last three years, PTI reported. We are closing the LIVE blog now
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