Mumbai News LIVE Updates: From Aug 15, access to Mantralaya only through digital verification
The manual entry pass access to Mantralaya for visitors will be stopped from August 15 and replaced by a digital platform, according to a Maharashtra government resolution (GR) issued on Monday. "To ensure convenience and safety, the government has decided to give entry in Mantralaya only through DigiPravesh application from August 15," the GR said: PTI

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: From Aug 15, access to Mantralaya only through digital verification
The manual entry pass access to Mantralaya for visitors will be stopped from August 15 and replaced by a digital platform, according to a Maharashtra government resolution (GR) issued on Monday. "To ensure convenience and safety, the government has decided to give entry in Mantralaya only through DigiPravesh application from August 15," the GR said: PTI

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Existence of urban naxals cannot be denied, says Mumbai Police officer
The existence of urban Naxals cannot be denied, a senior Mumbai Police officer said on Monday, adding that they are being monitored. Police teams maintain a strict vigil and take appropriate action. Police are alert and monitoring movements of urban naxals, the officer said, adding that he cannot divulge details of action: PTI

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Existence of urban naxals cannot be denied, says Mumbai Police officer
The existence of urban Naxals cannot be denied, a senior Mumbai Police officer said on Monday, adding that they are being monitored. Police teams maintain a strict vigil and take appropriate action. Police are alert and monitoring movements of urban naxals, the officer said, adding that he cannot divulge details of action: PTI

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Three FIRs registered, 64 persons fined in Aug for feeding pigeons in Mumbai: BMC
Three police cases have been filed and 64 persons fined a total sum of Rs 32000 by Mumbai`s civic body in August for feeding pigeons in violation of orders, an official said on Monday. The three FIRs comprise one in D Ward, which has four `kabutarkhanas` (pigeon feeding spots), and two in G North Ward, which has a kaburkhana at Dadar West, he said: PTI

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Three FIRs registered, 64 persons fined in Aug for feeding pigeons in Mumbai: BMC
Three police cases have been filed and 64 persons fined a total sum of Rs 32000 by Mumbai`s civic body in August for feeding pigeons in violation of orders, an official said on Monday. The three FIRs comprise one in D Ward, which has four `kabutarkhanas` (pigeon feeding spots), and two in G North Ward, which has a kaburkhana at Dadar West, he said: PTI

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: 11-year-old dies during Dahi Handi practice
An 11-year-old member of a Govinda squad died on Monday after he fell during a practice session to form a human pyramid for the upcoming Dahi Handi festival in Dahisar area of Mumbai, triggering concerns over the safety of young participants. Mahesh Jadhav suffered a head injury during practice on an open ground. He was rushed to a hospital where he succumbed to his injuries, police said: PTI

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: 11-year-old dies during Dahi Handi practice
An 11-year-old member of a Govinda squad died on Monday after he fell during a practice session to form a human pyramid for the upcoming Dahi Handi festival in Dahisar area of Mumbai, triggering concerns over the safety of young participants. Mahesh Jadhav suffered a head injury during practice on an open ground. He was rushed to a hospital where he succumbed to his injuries, police said: PTI

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Maratha general Raghuji Bhonsle`s sword to arrive in Mumbai from London
The iconic sword of Raghuji Bhonsle I, a famous Maratha general who expanded the Maratha empire in the 18th century, will be repatriated to Maharashtra from London on August 18. State Cultural Affairs Minister Ashish Shelar on Monday took possession of the sword in London, won by the Maharashtra government in an auction. The sword is believed to have been taken outside India during the 1817 Battle of Sitabuldi, when the British East India Company defeated the Nagpur Bhonsles: PTI

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Maratha general Raghuji Bhonsle`s sword to arrive in Mumbai from London
The iconic sword of Raghuji Bhonsle I, a famous Maratha general who expanded the Maratha empire in the 18th century, will be repatriated to Maharashtra from London on August 18. State Cultural Affairs Minister Ashish Shelar on Monday took possession of the sword in London, won by the Maharashtra government in an auction. The sword is believed to have been taken outside India during the 1817 Battle of Sitabuldi, when the British East India Company defeated the Nagpur Bhonsles: PTI

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;No need to worry about US tariffs, duty hike on shrimp chance to boost Indian market: Minister 
Maharashtra Fisheries Minister Nitesh Rane on Monday said the recent increase in tariff on shrimp exported to the United States from India should be seen as an opportunity to expand the country`s domestic market for prawns and other seafood items. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;No need to worry about US tariffs, duty hike on shrimp chance to boost Indian market: Minister
Maharashtra Fisheries Minister Nitesh Rane on Monday said the recent increase in tariff on shrimp exported to the United States from India should be seen as an opportunity to expand the country`s domestic market for prawns and other seafood items. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Seven killed after pickup van falls down slope; CM Fadnavis announces financial assistance of Rs 4 lakh 
Seven people were killed while several others were injured after a pick-up van fell 25-30 feet down a slope in Papalwadi village under the Mahalunge MIDC police station area in Maharashtra on Monday. (ANI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Seven killed after pickup van falls down slope; CM Fadnavis announces financial assistance of Rs 4 lakh
Seven people were killed while several others were injured after a pick-up van fell 25-30 feet down a slope in Papalwadi village under the Mahalunge MIDC police station area in Maharashtra on Monday. (ANI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;Bangladeshi teen rescued from Palghar sex racket says 200 men sexually assaulted her in 3 months 
A 14-year-old Bangladeshi girl rescued from a sex racket in Maharashtra`s Palghar district has told police she was sexually assaulted by at least 200 men in a span of three months, an official said on Monday, adding the claim was being verified. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;Bangladeshi teen rescued from Palghar sex racket says 200 men sexually assaulted her in 3 months
A 14-year-old Bangladeshi girl rescued from a sex racket in Maharashtra`s Palghar district has told police she was sexually assaulted by at least 200 men in a span of three months, an official said on Monday, adding the claim was being verified. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;SC junks plea against HC order preventing feeding of pigeons, BMC covers `kabutarkhana` again 
The Supreme Court on Monday refused to intervene in a Bombay High Court order directing the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) to book people feeding pigeons at "kabutarkhanas" (pigeon feeding spots) in the coastal city. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;SC junks plea against HC order preventing feeding of pigeons, BMC covers `kabutarkhana` again
The Supreme Court on Monday refused to intervene in a Bombay High Court order directing the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) to book people feeding pigeons at "kabutarkhanas" (pigeon feeding spots) in the coastal city. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;World has seen murder of democracy: Uddhav on detention of Oppn MPs during anti-EC stir 
Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray on Monday hit out at the BJP-led Centre over the detention of Opposition MPs in New Delhi during their march against the Election Commission (EC), saying the world has seen that democracy is being murdered in India. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;World has seen murder of democracy: Uddhav on detention of Oppn MPs during anti-EC stir
Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray on Monday hit out at the BJP-led Centre over the detention of Opposition MPs in New Delhi during their march against the Election Commission (EC), saying the world has seen that democracy is being murdered in India. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;Maratha general Raghuji Bhonsle`s sword to arrive in Mumbai from London
The iconic sword of Raghuji Bhonsle I, a famous Maratha general who expanded the Maratha empire in the 18th century, will be repatriated to Maharashtra from London on August 18. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;Maratha general Raghuji Bhonsle`s sword to arrive in Mumbai from London
The iconic sword of Raghuji Bhonsle I, a famous Maratha general who expanded the Maratha empire in the 18th century, will be repatriated to Maharashtra from London on August 18. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;Awhad slams EC at public gathering in Thane 
Addressing a gathering at the site, Awhad, the MLA from Mumbra-Kalwa in Thane district, accused the EC of facilitating "vote theft" during recent elections. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;Awhad slams EC at public gathering in Thane
Addressing a gathering at the site, Awhad, the MLA from Mumbra-Kalwa in Thane district, accused the EC of facilitating "vote theft" during recent elections. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: NCP (SP) workers stage protest in Thane, burn replica of Election Commission emblem 
During the protest, which drew several senior party functionaries and workers, the Opposition NCP (SP) accused the poll body of "destroying the country`s democracy" and acting in collusion with the ruling BJP. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: NCP (SP) workers stage protest in Thane, burn replica of Election Commission emblem
During the protest, which drew several senior party functionaries and workers, the Opposition NCP (SP) accused the poll body of "destroying the country`s democracy" and acting in collusion with the ruling BJP. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Maharashtra minister claims, `Jain community had no role in protest at pigeon feeding spot`
Maharashtra minister Mangal Prabhat Lodha later claimed <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/kabutarkhana-row-maharashtra-cm-devendra-fadnavis-softens-stand-on-pigeon-feeding-spots-23588430" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Jain community</a> members had no role in the protest at the popular pigeon feeding spot. He had clarified there was no religious angle to the pigeon feeding issue.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Maharashtra minister claims, `Jain community had no role in protest at pigeon feeding spot`
Maharashtra minister Mangal Prabhat Lodha later claimed Jain community members had no role in the protest at the popular pigeon feeding spot. He had clarified there was no religious angle to the pigeon feeding issue.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Civic body deploys marshals at Kabutarkhana&nbsp;
To avoid any law and order issues and prevent people from feeding the birds, security at the site has been stepped up, and the civic body also deployed its marshals at the <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-bmc-covers-dadar-kabutarkhana-once-again-steps-up-security-23588999" rel="nofollow">kabutarkhana</a>.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Civic body deploys marshals at Kabutarkhana&nbsp;
To avoid any law and order issues and prevent people from feeding the birds, security at the site has been stepped up, and the civic body also deployed its marshals at the kabutarkhana.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Security beefed up at Dadar Kabutarkhana
Security has been beefed up in the area to prevent any law and order issues and deter people from feeding the birds, they said, reported PTI. On August 6, a large number of protesters removed the tarpaulin cover, put up by the <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-bmc-covers-dadar-kabutarkhana-once-again-steps-up-security-23588999" rel="nofollow">Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC)</a> at the Dadar kabutarkhana to discourage the practice of feeding grains to pigeons, and also clashed with police.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Security beefed up at Dadar Kabutarkhana
Security has been beefed up in the area to prevent any law and order issues and deter people from feeding the birds, they said, reported PTI. On August 6, a large number of protesters removed the tarpaulin cover, put up by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) at the Dadar kabutarkhana to discourage the practice of feeding grains to pigeons, and also clashed with police.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: BMC covers Dadar Kabutarkhana once again, steps up security
Days after agitators removed a tarpaulin cover from a `<a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-protesters-threaten-nota-in-civic-poll-if-dadar-kabutarkhana-not-reopened-23588383" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">kabutarkhana</a>` (pigeon feeding spot) in Mumbai`s Dadar area, the city civic body has again covered it with plastic sheets, officials said on Monday,

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: BMC covers Dadar Kabutarkhana once again, steps up security
Days after agitators removed a tarpaulin cover from a `kabutarkhana` (pigeon feeding spot) in Mumbai`s Dadar area, the city civic body has again covered it with plastic sheets, officials said on Monday,

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Fadnavis urges citizens to stay vigilant against financial frauds
Apart from crime prevention, `Garuda Drishti` is useful for analysing social media trends, identifying suspicious accounts, and enabling swift action. While asserting that most financial fraud platforms are operated by foreign entities, <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/maharashtra-cm-devendra-fadnavis-shielding-corrupt-ministers-claims-uddhav-thackeray-23589010" rel="nofollow">Fadnavis </a>urged citizens to remain vigilant and understand that any offers received on their mobile phones are likely traps for financial fraud.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Fadnavis urges citizens to stay vigilant against financial frauds
Apart from crime prevention, `Garuda Drishti` is useful for analysing social media trends, identifying suspicious accounts, and enabling swift action. While asserting that most financial fraud platforms are operated by foreign entities, Fadnavis urged citizens to remain vigilant and understand that any offers received on their mobile phones are likely traps for financial fraud.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: `Maharashtra now has access to world`s best systems and technology to curb cyber crimes`, says CM Fadnavis
While using social media as a platform to express one`s thoughts is commendable, citizens have also observed its misuse by certain anti-social elements for spreading hatred, issuing threats, hate speech, fake news, and even <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/infrastructure-projects-should-not-go-on-for-years-says-maharashtra-cm-devendra-fadnavis-23588042" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">drug trafficking</a>, CM pointed. CM Fadnavis also said that, "Maharashtra now has access to the world`s best systems and technology to curb such crimes."

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: `Maharashtra now has access to world`s best systems and technology to curb cyber crimes`, says CM Fadnavis
While using social media as a platform to express one`s thoughts is commendable, citizens have also observed its misuse by certain anti-social elements for spreading hatred, issuing threats, hate speech, fake news, and even drug trafficking, CM pointed. CM Fadnavis also said that, "Maharashtra now has access to the world`s best systems and technology to curb such crimes."

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Garuda Drishti system&nbsp; developed to prevent fraudulent activities, says CM Fadnavis
CM Fadnavis said, "The `Garuda Drishti` system has been developed to prevent fraudulent activities carried out via social media platforms. Through this system, it will be possible to detect and track criminal activities on these platforms. In the future, the scope and capacity of these tools will be further enhanced."
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Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Garuda Drishti system&nbsp; developed to prevent fraudulent activities, says CM Fadnavis
CM Fadnavis said, "The `Garuda Drishti` system has been developed to prevent fraudulent activities carried out via social media platforms. Through this system, it will be possible to detect and track criminal activities on these platforms. In the future, the scope and capacity of these tools will be further enhanced."
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Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Maharashtra has access to world`s best tech to curb cyber crime, says Devendra Fadnavis
Maharashtra has access to the world`s best technology and systems to curb cyber crime, Chief Minister <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/govts-will-come-and-go-but-country-must-remain-maharashtra-cm-devendra-fadnavis-pitches-for-national-unity-23588434" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Devendra Fadnavis</a> said on Sunday. Citing instances of anti-social elements inciting communal hatred through social media, resulting in riots, the CM said `Garuda Drishti` tools are playing a vital role in tracking down such individuals and ensuring immediate action against them.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Maharashtra has access to world`s best tech to curb cyber crime, says Devendra Fadnavis
Maharashtra has access to the world`s best technology and systems to curb cyber crime, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said on Sunday. Citing instances of anti-social elements inciting communal hatred through social media, resulting in riots, the CM said `Garuda Drishti` tools are playing a vital role in tracking down such individuals and ensuring immediate action against them.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: 15-year-old girl gang raped in Mumbai; five booked
A 15-year-old girl was allegedly raped by five persons on multiple occasions over three months in <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-crime-news/article/maharashtra-man-assaulted-over-water-dispute-in-palghar-2-couples-booked-23588990" rel="nofollow">central Mumbai</a>, police said on Monday. The police on Sunday arrested a 25-year-old man and detained four juveniles in connection with the sexual assault in the Kalachowki area, an official said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: 15-year-old girl gang raped in Mumbai; five booked
A 15-year-old girl was allegedly raped by five persons on multiple occasions over three months in central Mumbai, police said on Monday. The police on Sunday arrested a 25-year-old man and detained four juveniles in connection with the sexual assault in the Kalachowki area, an official said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Victim`s parent found out about the heinous crime through her phone
The school girl`s parents checked her mobile phone and found some videos and messages about her physical relationship with the accused, and subsequently approached the police.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Victim`s parent found out about the heinous crime through her phone
The school girl`s parents checked her mobile phone and found some videos and messages about her physical relationship with the accused, and subsequently approached the police.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: 25-year-old arrested, four juveniles detained for 15-year-old`s gang rape in Mumbai
A 15-year-old girl was allegedly <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-crime-news/article/62-year-old-man-arrested-for-sexually-abusing-two-teens-raping-woman-in-mumbai-23585751" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">raped </a>by five people on multiple occasions over three months in Central Mumbai, police said on Monday. The police arrested a 25-year-old man and detained four juveniles for the sexual assault in the Kalachowki area a few hours after the incident, an officer said, adding that the matter came to light in the early hours of Sunday when the girlfriend of one of the accused arrived at the teen`s house and confronted her about being in a relationship with her boyfriend.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: 25-year-old arrested, four juveniles detained for 15-year-old`s gang rape in Mumbai
A 15-year-old girl was allegedly raped by five people on multiple occasions over three months in Central Mumbai, police said on Monday. The police arrested a 25-year-old man and detained four juveniles for the sexual assault in the Kalachowki area a few hours after the incident, an officer said, adding that the matter came to light in the early hours of Sunday when the girlfriend of one of the accused arrived at the teen`s house and confronted her about being in a relationship with her boyfriend.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Shiv Sena&rsquo;s Vishwanath Bhoir backs KDMC meat ban, contradicts Opposition criticism
Kalyan (West) MLA and ruling Shiv Sena leader Vishwanath Bhoir defended the KDMC&rsquo;s decision, stating that there was no public objection to the order. &ldquo;What&rsquo;s the problem if people avoid eating meat for just one day? The Opposition only knows how to criticise,&rdquo; he remarked.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Shiv Sena&rsquo;s Vishwanath Bhoir backs KDMC meat ban, contradicts Opposition criticism
Kalyan (West) MLA and ruling Shiv Sena leader Vishwanath Bhoir defended the KDMC&rsquo;s decision, stating that there was no public objection to the order. &ldquo;What&rsquo;s the problem if people avoid eating meat for just one day? The Opposition only knows how to criticise,&rdquo; he remarked.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Suresh Mhatre slams KDMC&rsquo;s meat ban, calls it attack on food traditions
Bhiwandi MP and NCP (SP) leader Suresh Mhatre too strongly opposed the restriction, calling it an infringement of people`s traditional food habits. "What one should eat and what one shouldn`t is a question of the people. The local fishermen community eats vegetarian and non-vegetarian food. Food habits are shaped by customs prevalent in different parts of the state. The ban on the sale of meat is incomprehensible," Mhatre told reporters. uresh Mhatre slams KDMC&rsquo;s meat ban, calls it attack on food traditions.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Suresh Mhatre slams KDMC&rsquo;s meat ban, calls it attack on food traditions
Bhiwandi MP and NCP (SP) leader Suresh Mhatre too strongly opposed the restriction, calling it an infringement of people`s traditional food habits."What one should eat and what one shouldn`t is a question of the people. The local fishermen community eats vegetarian and non-vegetarian food. Food habits are shaped by customs prevalent in different parts of the state. The ban on the sale of meat is incomprehensible," Mhatre told reporters. uresh Mhatre slams KDMC&rsquo;s meat ban, calls it attack on food traditions.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Aaditya Thackeray seeks KDMC chief&rsquo;s suspension over meat ban
Shiv Sena (UBT) MLA Aaditya Thackeray demanded the suspension of the KDMC commissioner, accusing him of interfering in people`s food choices. &ldquo;Who is the commissioner to decide whether people can eat non-veg or not?&rdquo; he questioned.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Aaditya Thackeray seeks KDMC chief&rsquo;s suspension over meat ban
Shiv Sena (UBT) MLA Aaditya Thackeray demanded the suspension of the KDMC commissioner, accusing him of interfering in people`s food choices. &ldquo;Who is the commissioner to decide whether people can eat non-veg or not?&rdquo; he questioned.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Awhad vows mutton party to protest Independence Day meat ban
Jitendra Awhad, representative of Kalwa-Mumbai assembly constituency in Thane district, said, &ldquo;I plan to host a mutton party on that day. On the day we celebrate freedom, you are taking away our freedom to eat what we want.&rdquo; Earlier on Sunday, Awhad stated on X, "This is too much. Who are you to decide what people will eat and when?"

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Awhad vows mutton party to protest Independence Day meat ban
Jitendra Awhad, representative of Kalwa-Mumbai assembly constituency in Thane district, said, &ldquo;I plan to host a mutton party on that day. On the day we celebrate freedom, you are taking away our freedom to eat what we want.&rdquo; Earlier on Sunday, Awhad stated on X, "This is too much. Who are you to decide what people will eat and when?"

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Opposition rejects KDMC&rsquo;s justification for meat ban
Gaikwad, who signed the order, said the decision aligns with long-standing administrative resolutions aimed at maintaining public order and marking important national occasions. However, the Opposition remained unconvinced.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Opposition rejects KDMC&rsquo;s justification for meat ban
Gaikwad, who signed the order, said the decision aligns with long-standing administrative resolutions aimed at maintaining public order and marking important national occasions. However, the Opposition remained unconvinced.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: KDMC says Independence Day meat ban in place since 1988
KDMC Deputy Commissioner (Licenses) Kanchan Gaikwad told PTI that the civic body has been issuing a similar order every year since 1988 as part of an existing civic resolution.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: KDMC says Independence Day meat ban in place since 1988
KDMC Deputy Commissioner (Licenses) Kanchan Gaikwad told PTI that the civic body has been issuing a similar order every year since 1988 as part of an existing civic resolution.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: KDMC orders 24-hour closure of slaughterhouses, meat shops on Independence Day
As per the KDMC order, all slaughterhouses and shops of licensed butchers of goats, sheep, chickens, and large animals must remain closed for 24 hours from midnight of August 14 till midnight of August 15. The civic body warned of action under the Maharashtra Municipal Corporation Act, 1949, if any animal is slaughtered or meat is sold during the specified period.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: KDMC orders 24-hour closure of slaughterhouses, meat shops on Independence Day
As per the KDMC order, all slaughterhouses and shops of licensed butchers of goats, sheep, chickens, and large animals must remain closed for 24 hours from midnight of August 14 till midnight of August 15.The civic body warned of action under the Maharashtra Municipal Corporation Act, 1949, if any animal is slaughtered or meat is sold during the specified period.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Independence Day meat ban sparks political row in Kalyan-Dombivli
The Kalyan Dombivli Municipal Corporation&rsquo;s decision to ban the sale of meat on Independence Day has ignited controversy, with Opposition leaders from the NCP (SP) and Shiv Sena (UBT) slamming it as an attack on personal food choices. NCP (SP) MLA Jitendra Awhad responded on Sunday by announcing he would host a mutton party on August 15 to underscore the "freedom" to choose one&rsquo;s food.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Independence Day meat ban sparks political row in Kalyan-Dombivli
The Kalyan Dombivli Municipal Corporation&rsquo;s decision to ban the sale of meat on Independence Day has ignited controversy, with Opposition leaders from the NCP (SP) and Shiv Sena (UBT) slamming it as an attack on personal food choices.NCP (SP) MLA Jitendra Awhad responded on Sunday by announcing he would host a mutton party on August 15 to underscore the "freedom" to choose one&rsquo;s food.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Four booked under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita sections for assault and intimidation in Palghar water dispute
Police said a case was filed on Saturday against the four accused under multiple sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, including charges of voluntarily causing hurt and criminal intimidation, and that an investigation is underway.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Four booked under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita sections for assault and intimidation in Palghar water dispute
Police said a case was filed on Saturday against the four accused under multiple sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, including charges of voluntarily causing hurt and criminal intimidation, and that an investigation is underway.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Couples attack auto driver with paver block and rods, victim hospitalised
The objection angered the two couples and they allegedly attacked the victim with a paver block lying on the road and iron rods, the official said. "The attack left the victim badly injured. Neighbours rushed him to hospital where he is undergoing treatment," he said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Couples attack auto driver with paver block and rods, victim hospitalised
The objection angered the two couples and they allegedly attacked the victim with a paver block lying on the road and iron rods, the official said."The attack left the victim badly injured. Neighbours rushed him to hospital where he is undergoing treatment," he said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Victim objected to neighbours for using motor to draw excess water
Police said that on Friday, two neighbouring couples began drawing water from the public tap using an electric motor. The victim objected, arguing that such rapid collection would leave other residents without water.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Victim objected to neighbours for using motor to draw excess water
Police said that on Friday, two neighbouring couples began drawing water from the public tap using an electric motor. The victim objected, arguing that such rapid collection would leave other residents without water.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Public tap near victim&rsquo;s home supplies water every alternate day
According to an Achole police official, a public water tap installed by the local civic body stands opposite the victim&rsquo;s home, supplying water to residents every other day between 4 a.m. and 8 a.m.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Public tap near victim&rsquo;s home supplies water every alternate day
According to an Achole police official, a public water tap installed by the local civic body stands opposite the victim&rsquo;s home, supplying water to residents every other day between 4 a.m. and 8 a.m.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Water dispute incident reported in Alkapuri, Nalla Sopara
The incident took place at Alkapuri locality in Nalla Sopara area on Friday morning.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Water dispute incident reported in Alkapuri, Nalla Sopara
The incident took place at Alkapuri locality in Nalla Sopara area on Friday morning.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Kandivali couple injured in Thane accident; bus driver from Gandhinagar detained
The motorbike riders, both residents of Kandivali in neighbouring Mumbai, were injured in the crash. Police detained the 40-year-old bus driver from Gandhinagar and said an investigation into the incident is underway.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Kandivali couple injured in Thane accident; bus driver from Gandhinagar detained
The motorbike riders, both residents of Kandivali in neighbouring Mumbai, were injured in the crash. Police detained the 40-year-old bus driver from Gandhinagar and said an investigation into the incident is underway.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Two injured in Thane bike-bus collision, both in stable condition
"The 28-year-old woman riding pillion suffered head injuries, and the man, aged 24, riding the motorbike was also injured. Both of them were taken to hospital and their condition was reported to be stable," Deputy Commissioner of Police (Traffic) Pankaj Shirsat said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Two injured in Thane bike-bus collision, both in stable condition
"The 28-year-old woman riding pillion suffered head injuries, and the man, aged 24, riding the motorbike was also injured. Both of them were taken to hospital and their condition was reported to be stable," Deputy Commissioner of Police (Traffic) Pankaj Shirsat said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Bus hits the motorcycle on Monday around 7 am, says police official
The bus collided with the motorcycle at Nagla Bunder signal on Ghodbunder Road here at around 7 am, the police said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Bus hits the motorcycle on Monday around 7 am, says police official
The bus collided with the motorcycle at Nagla Bunder signal on Ghodbunder Road here at around 7 am, the police said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Bus from Gujarat to Thane escapes injuries to 30 passengers in accident
The bus, traveling from Gandhinagar in Gujarat to Bhiwandi in Thane with 30 passengers on board, left all occupants unharmed in the incident, police said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Bus from Gujarat to Thane escapes injuries to 30 passengers in accident
The bus, traveling from Gandhinagar in Gujarat to Bhiwandi in Thane with 30 passengers on board, left all occupants unharmed in the incident, police said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Man assaulted over water dispute in Palghar; 2 couples booked
A 43-year-old auto-rickshaw driver was seriously injured after two couples allegedly assaulted him following a dispute over sharing water from a public source in Maharashtra`s Palghar district, police said on Monday. The incident took place at Alkapuri locality in Nalla Sopara area on Friday morning. The local civic body has provided a public water tap opposite the victim`s house for the daily needs of residents. Water is supplied there every alternate day between 4 am and 8 am, an official from Achole police station said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Man assaulted over water dispute in Palghar; 2 couples booked
A 43-year-old auto-rickshaw driver was seriously injured after two couples allegedly assaulted him following a dispute over sharing water from a public source in Maharashtra`s Palghar district, police said on Monday. The incident took place at Alkapuri locality in Nalla Sopara area on Friday morning. The local civic body has provided a public water tap opposite the victim`s house for the daily needs of residents. Water is supplied there every alternate day between 4 am and 8 am, an official from Achole police station said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Fire breaks out at Bata showroom in Chembur, no injuries reported
A level-1 fire broke out early Monday morning at a Bata showroom in Chembur, causing damage to the store&rsquo;s electrical wiring, installations, shoe stock, and false ceiling. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-fire-breaks-out-at-bata-showroom-in-chembur-no-injuries-reported-23588968">Read more.</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Fire breaks out at Bata showroom in Chembur, no injuries reported
A level-1 fire broke out early Monday morning at a Bata showroom in Chembur, causing damage to the store&rsquo;s electrical wiring, installations, shoe stock, and false ceiling. Read more.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai: Curbs leave Central Railway passengers stranded on Raksha Bandhan night
Central Railway (CR) commuters were left suffering on Raksha Bandhan (Saturday, August 9) as late-night rail curbs and cancellations left them without trains, while other modes of transit, such as buses, were ill-prepared to ferry them. Commuters alleged that CR officials have been disconnected from the commuting public and never take any local festivities into account while planning their work. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-curbs-leave-central-railway-passengers-stranded-on-raksha-bandhan-night-23588916">Read more.</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai: Curbs leave Central Railway passengers stranded on Raksha Bandhan night
Central Railway (CR) commuters were left suffering on Raksha Bandhan (Saturday, August 9) as late-night rail curbs and cancellations left them without trains, while other modes of transit, such as buses, were ill-prepared to ferry them. Commuters alleged that CR officials have been disconnected from the commuting public and never take any local festivities into account while planning their work. Read more.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Exclusive | Mumbai: Metro and Central Railway join hands for seven-step rush-hour relief at Ghatkopar station
What can be done at jam-packed Ghatkopar station? New parallel elevated decks, instant disruption alerts, holding spaces, and redirecting commuter flow are among the key outcomes of a crucial intervention meeting held between the Metro Blue Line 1 and Central Railway teams last week. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/exclusive-mumbai-metro-and-central-railway-join-hands-for-seven-step-rush-hour-relief-at-ghatkopar-station-23588915">Read more.</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Exclusive | Mumbai: Metro and Central Railway join hands for seven-step rush-hour relief at Ghatkopar station
What can be done at jam-packed Ghatkopar station? New parallel elevated decks, instant disruption alerts, holding spaces, and redirecting commuter flow are among the key outcomes of a crucial intervention meeting held between the Metro Blue Line 1 and Central Railway teams last week. Read more.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Maharashtra: &lsquo;Blind&rsquo; faith results in rape horror for Virar teenager
A disturbing case of superstition-driven exploitation has surfaced in Virar, where police have arrested a 21-year-old blind man for allegedly posing as an exorcist and raping a 17-year-old student three times in a single day under the pretext of removing an evil spirit from her body. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-crime-news/article/maharashtra-blind-faith-results-in-rape-horror-for-virar-teenager-23588914">Read more.</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Maharashtra: &lsquo;Blind&rsquo; faith results in rape horror for Virar teenager
A disturbing case of superstition-driven exploitation has surfaced in Virar, where police have arrested a 21-year-old blind man for allegedly posing as an exorcist and raping a 17-year-old student three times in a single day under the pretext of removing an evil spirit from her body. Read more.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai: Will garbage greet visitors to Bandra fair?
With mounds of garbage piling up along the side of the road in several parts of Bandra West, residents have slammed the BMC for failing to streamline the collection of trash. With the Bandra fair to be celebrated in the second week of September at the Basilica of Our Lady of the Mount, residents have urged the civic body to clean up chronic garbage spots in the vicinity, most of which are in proximity to the church, including Hill Road, St Peter`s Road, and St John Baptist Road. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-will-garbage-greet-visitors-to-bandra-fair-23588917">Read more.</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai: Will garbage greet visitors to Bandra fair?
With mounds of garbage piling up along the side of the road in several parts of Bandra West, residents have slammed the BMC for failing to streamline the collection of trash. With the Bandra fair to be celebrated in the second week of September at the Basilica of Our Lady of the Mount, residents have urged the civic body to clean up chronic garbage spots in the vicinity, most of which are in proximity to the church, including Hill Road, St Peter`s Road, and St John Baptist Road. Read more.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai: Rs 87 crore Andheri`s Gokhale bridge disaster gets Rs 5000 slap on wrist
An RTI appeal filed by advocate Godfrey Pimenta has revealed that the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has levied just Rs 5000 in penalties on the contractor for the delayed construction of the Gopal Krishna Gokhale bridge in Andheri. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-rs-87-crore-andheris-gokhale-bridge-disaster-gets-rs-5000-slap-on-wrist-23588918">Read more.</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai: Rs 87 crore Andheri`s Gokhale bridge disaster gets Rs 5000 slap on wrist
An RTI appeal filed by advocate Godfrey Pimenta has revealed that the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has levied just Rs 5000 in penalties on the contractor for the delayed construction of the Gopal Krishna Gokhale bridge in Andheri. Read more.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Maharashtra has access to world`s best tech to curb cyber crime, says CM; hails `Garuda Drishti`
Maharashtra has access to the world`s best technology and systems to curb cyber crime, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said on Sunday. Citing instances of anti-social elements inciting communal hatred through social media, resulting in riots, the CM said `Garuda Drishti` tools are playing a vital role in tracking down such individuals and ensuring immediate action against them. "The `Garuda Drishti` system has been developed to prevent fraudulent activities carried out via social media platforms. Through this system, it will be possible to detect and track criminal activities on these platforms. In the future, the scope and capacity of these tools will be further enhanced," he said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Maharashtra has access to world`s best tech to curb cyber crime, says CM; hails `Garuda Drishti`
Maharashtra has access to the world`s best technology and systems to curb cyber crime, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said on Sunday. Citing instances of anti-social elements inciting communal hatred through social media, resulting in riots, the CM said `Garuda Drishti` tools are playing a vital role in tracking down such individuals and ensuring immediate action against them. "The `Garuda Drishti` system has been developed to prevent fraudulent activities carried out via social media platforms. Through this system, it will be possible to detect and track criminal activities on these platforms. In the future, the scope and capacity of these tools will be further enhanced," he said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;A 14-year-old Bangladeshi girl rescued from a sex racket in Maharashtra`s Palghar district has told police she was sexually assaulted by at least 200 men in a span of three months, an official said. We are closing the LIVE blog now

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