Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Roots of Pakistan`s creation lie in BJP, RSS, alleges Sapkal Maharashtra Congress president Harshwardhan Sapkal on Saturday alleged that the ideological roots of Pakistan`s creation lie in BJP and RSS, stating that during India`s freedom struggle, the BJP`s predecessors were allied with the Muslim League. He was reacting to the Shiv Sena`s protest march held near Tilak Bhavan in Mumbai`s Dadar area, where the ruling party demanded an apology from Congress leaders, including former chief minister Prithviraj Chavan for his comments on "Hindu and Sanatan terrorism" while referring to the 2008 Malegaon blast case. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Roots of Pakistan`s creation lie in BJP, RSS, alleges SapkalMaharashtra Congress president Harshwardhan Sapkal on Saturday alleged that the ideological roots of Pakistan`s creation lie in BJP and RSS, stating that during India`s freedom struggle, the BJP`s predecessors were allied with the Muslim League. He was reacting to the Shiv Sena`s protest march held near Tilak Bhavan in Mumbai`s Dadar area, where the ruling party demanded an apology from Congress leaders, including former chief minister Prithviraj Chavan for his comments on "Hindu and Sanatan terrorism" while referring to the 2008 Malegaon blast case. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: I oppose mindset that rejects Indian languages, lays out red carpet only for English, says Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadanvis Amid the ongoing language row in Maharashtra, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Saturday opposed the mindset of rejecting Indian languages and laying out a "red carpet" only for English. Speaking to the media, the CM stated that he firmly believed there was nothing wrong with Marathi students also wanting to learn another Indian language alongside Marathi. Fadnavis emphasised that Marathi is already mandatory in Maharashtra, and it`s essential for the state`s cultural and linguistic identity. (ANI)&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: I oppose mindset that rejects Indian languages, lays out red carpet only for English, says Maharashtra CM Devendra FadanvisAmid the ongoing language row in Maharashtra, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Saturday opposed the mindset of rejecting Indian languages and laying out a "red carpet" only for English. Speaking to the media, the CM stated that he firmly believed there was nothing wrong with Marathi students also wanting to learn another Indian language alongside Marathi. Fadnavis emphasised that Marathi is already mandatory in Maharashtra, and it`s essential for the state`s cultural and linguistic identity. (ANI)&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Don`t impose any language on us, warns Uddhav On the language row, former chief minister Uddhav Thackeray said, "The government is trying to finish Marathi from Maharashtra. We have no hatred towards any language but do not impose any language on us he said on Saturday. (ANI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Don`t impose any language on us, warns UddhavOn the language row, former chief minister Uddhav Thackeray said, "The government is trying to finish Marathi from Maharashtra. We have no hatred towards any language but do not impose any language on us he said on Saturday. (ANI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Maharashtra govt trying to finish Marathi from state, alleges Uddhav; dubs Fadnavis a `helpless` CM Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray on Saturday accused the BJP-led Maharashtra government of trying to finish Marathi from the state, and labelled Devendra Fadnavis a "helpless" chief minister for not sacking ministers facing corruption charges. Speaking at his residence `Matoshree` in Mumbai`s Bandra, where Shetkari Kranti Sanghatana merged with the Shiv Sena (UBT), Thackeray said that although the opposition gave a proof of corruption by ministers, they were let off by merely issuing a warning. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Maharashtra govt trying to finish Marathi from state, alleges Uddhav; dubs Fadnavis a `helpless` CMShiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray on Saturday accused the BJP-led Maharashtra government of trying to finish Marathi from the state, and labelled Devendra Fadnavis a "helpless" chief minister for not sacking ministers facing corruption charges. Speaking at his residence `Matoshree` in Mumbai`s Bandra, where Shetkari Kranti Sanghatana merged with the Shiv Sena (UBT), Thackeray said that although the opposition gave a proof of corruption by ministers, they were let off by merely issuing a warning. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Judge dismisses Thakur`s claims of torture
Special judge AK Lahoti in his judgment has dismissed Thakur`s claims of torture and ill-treatment. "They (officers) told me to take PM Modi`s name, as at the time I was staying in Surat (Gujarat). There are several names like Bhagwat (apparent reference to RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat) and so on, but I did not take anyone`s name as I did not want to lie," Thakur told reporters. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Judge dismisses Thakur`s claims of torture
Special judge AK Lahoti in his judgment has dismissed Thakur`s claims of torture and ill-treatment. "They (officers) told me to take PM Modi`s name, as at the time I was staying in Surat (Gujarat). There are several names like Bhagwat (apparent reference to RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat) and so on, but I did not take anyone`s name as I did not want to lie," Thakur told reporters. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: `Terrorism is terrorism, don`t label it as religion`, says Prithviraj Chavan on Malegaon blast verdict Senior Congress leader and former Maharashtra Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan on Saturday criticised the Malegaon blast case verdict, emphasising that terrorism should not be labelled based on religion. The remarks came after Mumbai`s NIA special court on Thursday acquitted all seven accused in the 2008 Malegaon blast case, citing insufficient evidence to establish the case beyond a reasonable doubt. (ANI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: `Terrorism is terrorism, don`t label it as religion`, says Prithviraj Chavan on Malegaon blast verdictSenior Congress leader and former Maharashtra Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan on Saturday criticised the Malegaon blast case verdict, emphasising that terrorism should not be labelled based on religion. The remarks came after Mumbai`s NIA special court on Thursday acquitted all seven accused in the 2008 Malegaon blast case, citing insufficient evidence to establish the case beyond a reasonable doubt. (ANI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: I was tortured, asked to name Narendra Modi in Malegaon blast case, Pragya Singh Thakur makes sensational claim Former BJP MP Pragya Singh Thakur, acquitted in the September 2008 Malegaon blast case, on Saturday alleged that she was tortured by the investigating officers who asked her to name several persons including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, news agency PTI reported. This is the first time Thakur has made this sensational claim which finds no mention in the 1036-page judgment of the special NIA court acquitting all seven accused in the case.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: I was tortured, asked to name Narendra Modi in Malegaon blast case, Pragya Singh Thakur makes sensational claimFormer BJP MP Pragya Singh Thakur, acquitted in the September 2008 Malegaon blast case, on Saturday alleged that she was tortured by the investigating officers who asked her to name several persons including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, news agency PTI reported. This is the first time Thakur has made this sensational claim which finds no mention in the 1036-page judgment of the special NIA court acquitting all seven accused in the case.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: CM thinks about teaching Hindi to students, but not Marathi to migrant labourers, says Raj Maharashtra Navnirman Sena president Raj Thackeray on Saturday attacked Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis amid the ongoing language row and said the latter thinks about how schoolchildren can be taught Hindi but gives no thought on how those coming from outside to work in the state can learn Marathi. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: CM thinks about teaching Hindi to students, but not Marathi to migrant labourers, says RajMaharashtra Navnirman Sena president Raj Thackeray on Saturday attacked Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis amid the ongoing language row and said the latter thinks about how schoolchildren can be taught Hindi but gives no thought on how those coming from outside to work in the state can learn Marathi. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Judgment balanced and unique, says lawyer on Malegaon blast case
"The judgment of the court is very well balanced and unique. The court has prepared a 52-point index. When the court saw our case, it realised that our arguments were against a fabricated case thrown upon us. After being completely satisfied, the court ordered an enquiry and ordered that the accused be punished," Pragya Singh Thakur`s lawyer said on the Malegaon verdict.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Judgment balanced and unique, says lawyer on Malegaon blast case
"The judgment of the court is very well balanced and unique. The court has prepared a 52-point index. When the court saw our case, it realised that our arguments were against a fabricated case thrown upon us. After being completely satisfied, the court ordered an enquiry and ordered that the accused be punished," Pragya Singh Thakur`s lawyer said on the Malegaon verdict.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Court saw through fabricated charges in Malegaon case, says Sadhvi Pragya`s lawyer Advocate JP Mishra, counsel for Sadhvi Pragya Singh Thakur in the 2008 Malegaon blast case, on Saturday said the court`s verdict has vindicated their stance that the case against the BJP MP was fabricated and driven by political motives. Terming the judgment as "well-balanced and unique," Mishra stated that the court prepared a comprehensive 52-point index while assessing the evidence. (ANI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Court saw through fabricated charges in Malegaon case, says Sadhvi Pragya`s lawyerAdvocate JP Mishra, counsel for Sadhvi Pragya Singh Thakur in the 2008 Malegaon blast case, on Saturday said the court`s verdict has vindicated their stance that the case against the BJP MP was fabricated and driven by political motives. Terming the judgment as "well-balanced and unique," Mishra stated that the court prepared a comprehensive 52-point index while assessing the evidence. (ANI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Abhinav Bharat not banned, govt yet to declare it terror outfit, says court
The judge held that the outfit has not been declared a terrorist organisation to date by the Central government, and "even the Abhinav Bharat Trust or sanstha or sanghatana or foundation is not a banned organisation". The court noted that the term Abhinav Bharat was consistently used by the prosecuting agencies, from the stage of remand through the final hearing, as a common reference or in common parlance.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Abhinav Bharat not banned, govt yet to declare it terror outfit, says court
The judge held that the outfit has not been declared a terrorist organisation to date by the Central government, and "even the Abhinav Bharat Trust or sanstha or sanghatana or foundation is not a banned organisation". The court noted that the term Abhinav Bharat was consistently used by the prosecuting agencies, from the stage of remand through the final hearing, as a common reference or in common parlance.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Court saw through fabricated charges in Malegaon case, says Sadhvi Pragya`s lawyer Advocate JP Mishra, counsel for Sadhvi Pragya Singh Thakur in the 2008 Malegaon blast case, on Saturday said the court`s verdict has vindicated their stance that the case against the BJP MP was fabricated and driven by political motives. Terming the judgment as "well-balanced and unique," Mishra stated that the court prepared a comprehensive 52-point index while assessing the evidence, reported ANI.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Court saw through fabricated charges in Malegaon case, says Sadhvi Pragya`s lawyerAdvocate JP Mishra, counsel for Sadhvi Pragya Singh Thakur in the 2008 Malegaon blast case, on Saturday said the court`s verdict has vindicated their stance that the case against the BJP MP was fabricated and driven by political motives. Terming the judgment as "well-balanced and unique," Mishra stated that the court prepared a comprehensive 52-point index while assessing the evidence, reported ANI.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: `Bhagawa, Sanatana, Rashtra have won`, Sadhvi Pragya Thakur on Malegaon verdict After being acquitted in the 2008 Malegaon blast case, former BJP MP Sadhvi Pragya Thakur said the verdict signified the victory of "Bhagawa, Sanatana aur Rashtra" while accusing the Congress of fabricating the case for political gains and defaming nationalists. Thakur said she would continue to serve the country despite the hardships she faced.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: `Bhagawa, Sanatana, Rashtra have won`, Sadhvi Pragya Thakur on Malegaon verdictAfter being acquitted in the 2008 Malegaon blast case, former BJP MP Sadhvi Pragya Thakur said the verdict signified the victory of "Bhagawa, Sanatana aur Rashtra" while accusing the Congress of fabricating the case for political gains and defaming nationalists. Thakur said she would continue to serve the country despite the hardships she faced.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Abhinav Bharat not banned, govt yet to declare it terror outfit, says court A special court that acquitted seven persons in the 2008 Malegaon blast case debunked the prosecution`s claims that right-wing extremist group Abhinav Bharat had carried out the blast, noting that the government has not banned the organisation as a terror outfit. Special Judge AK Lahoti, in the over 1,000-page judgment, noted that the Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) in its investigation claimed that the accused persons were all members of Abhinav Bharat, which was an organised crime syndicate. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Abhinav Bharat not banned, govt yet to declare it terror outfit, says courtA special court that acquitted seven persons in the 2008 Malegaon blast case debunked the prosecution`s claims that right-wing extremist group Abhinav Bharat had carried out the blast, noting that the government has not banned the organisation as a terror outfit. Special Judge AK Lahoti, in the over 1,000-page judgment, noted that the Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) in its investigation claimed that the accused persons were all members of Abhinav Bharat, which was an organised crime syndicate. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Murder accused nabbed in Navi Mumbai after 13 years on the run
Based on a tip-off, the <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-crime-news/article/maharashtra-encounter-specialist-daya-nayak-retires-as-mumbai-police-acp-after-30-years-of-service-23587442" rel="nofollow">Navi Mumbai police`s</a> crime branch nabbed the accused, Chhotu Markat Yadav, a native of Bihar, from Nagpur district on Thursday, the official said. According to the police, Chhotu Yadav allegedly stabbed Bhavanakhan Ugan Yadav (50) to death in the Rabale MIDC area in October 2012 and had been on the run since, reported PTI.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Murder accused nabbed in Navi Mumbai after 13 years on the run
Based on a tip-off, the Navi Mumbai police`s crime branch nabbed the accused, Chhotu Markat Yadav, a native of Bihar, from Nagpur district on Thursday, the official said. According to the police, Chhotu Yadav allegedly stabbed Bhavanakhan Ugan Yadav (50) to death in the Rabale MIDC area in October 2012 and had been on the run since, reported PTI.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: `Automatic closing door for local train worked out at the Kurla crash site`, says CR official
While addressing the enhancement of the Mumbai local train services for the future, one of the officials stated that. &ldquo;An automatic closing door is being worked out at the Kurla crash site, and it will be used for experimental runs to assess how it performs while on the run. The railway board had asked the Central Railway as well as the manufacturers, <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/amp/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/central-railway-unveils-prototype-of-door-closing-system-for-mumbai-local-trains-at-kurla-23587699" rel="nofollow">Integral Coach Factory,</a> to work on such trains for the safety of passengers.&rdquo;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: `Automatic closing door for local train worked out at the Kurla crash site`, says CR official
While addressing the enhancement of the Mumbai local train services for the future, one of the officials stated that. &ldquo;An automatic closing door is being worked out at the Kurla crash site, and it will be used for experimental runs to assess how it performs while on the run. The railway board had asked the Central Railway as well as the manufacturers, Integral Coach Factory, to work on such trains for the safety of passengers.&rdquo;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai local train prototype coach at Kurla Station
The prototype project of the train coach is currently stationed at <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-kurla-station-foot-over-bridges-to-be-curtailed-as-rail-flyover-work-speeds-up-23539053" rel="nofollow">Kurla</a>. However, the demo coach does not have louvres as planned, but lattice design panels have been placed with sheer perfection to give a view of how the train coach of a local train might look and feel.&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai local train prototype coach at Kurla Station
The prototype project of the train coach is currently stationed at Kurla. However, the demo coach does not have louvres as planned, but lattice design panels have been placed with sheer perfection to give a view of how the train coach of a local train might look and feel.&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw finalised the design of new door-closing coaches of Mumbai Local
After a high-level meeting with some of the top integral coach manufacturers, <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/news/india-news/article/mumbai-ahmedabad-bullet-train-project-to-be-fully-completed-by-2029-says-union-railway-minister-ashwini-vaishnaw-23586155" rel="nofollow">Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw</a> finalised the new design with three key changes, including automatic doors with louvres, roof-mounted ventilation units to pump in fresh air, and interconnecting vestibules between coaches.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw finalised the design of new door-closing coaches of Mumbai Local
After a high-level meeting with some of the top integral coach manufacturers, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw finalised the new design with three key changes, including automatic doors with louvres, roof-mounted ventilation units to pump in fresh air, and interconnecting vestibules between coaches.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Central Railway unveils prototype of door-closing system for Mumbai local trains at Kurla &nbsp;
Central Railway has developed a prototype non-AC coach with automatic doors, roof-mounted ventilation, and vestibules following the Mumbra tragedy. The design was finalised by Railway Minister <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/railways-to-procure-238-local-trains-for-mumbai-ashwini-vaishnaw-tells-parliament-23502337" rel="nofollow">Ashwini Vaishnaw</a> and is currently under trial at the Kurla carshed to assess safety and performance during runs.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Central Railway unveils prototype of door-closing system for Mumbai local trains at Kurla &nbsp;
Central Railway has developed a prototype non-AC coach with automatic doors, roof-mounted ventilation, and vestibules following the Mumbra tragedy. The design was finalised by Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw and is currently under trial at the Kurla carshed to assess safety and performance during runs.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Maharashtra Congress Chief sriticizes govt, says &lsquo;no police presence&rsquo;
Maharashtra Congress President <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/news/india-news/article/maharashtra-deputy-cm-ajit-pawar-says-state-has-imposed-section-144-in-pune-s-yavat-village-23587624" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Harshwardhan Sapkal</a> on Friday criticised the state government over the law and order situation in the wake of tensions in Pune`s Yavat village following an alleged objectionable social media post, reported news agency ANI.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Maharashtra Congress Chief sriticizes govt, says &lsquo;no police presence&rsquo;
Maharashtra Congress President Harshwardhan Sapkal on Friday criticised the state government over the law and order situation in the wake of tensions in Pune`s Yavat village following an alleged objectionable social media post, reported news agency ANI.

Mumbai NEWS LIVE Updates: SOPs to prevent tummy troubles from midday meals
Taking cognisance of food poisoning cases caused by midday meals served at schools, the <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/maharashtra-child-rights-body-headless-amid-rise-in-student-abuse-cases-23587306" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Maharashtra Department</a> of School Education and Sports has released a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) that demands vigilance from school management committees, government education officials, and even the health department.

Mumbai NEWS LIVE Updates: SOPs to prevent tummy troubles from midday meals
Taking cognisance of food poisoning cases caused by midday meals served at schools, the Maharashtra Department of School Education and Sports has released a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) that demands vigilance from school management committees, government education officials, and even the health department.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Police mandate CCTV at all chemists to tackle sale of high-abuse drugs
In a decisive regulatory move, the Mumbai police&rsquo;s Anti-Narcotics Cell (ANC) has issued a citywide directive mandating all medical, pharmacy, and drug stores in Mumbai and its suburbs to install <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-cctv-helps-trap-malad-cat-killer-23566203" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">CCTV cameras</a> at their entry, exit, and sales counters. The directive, announced by DCP Navanath Dhavale (ANC), gives shop owners a one-month window to comply. Failure to do so will invite legal action under Section 152 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Police mandate CCTV at all chemists to tackle sale of high-abuse drugs
In a decisive regulatory move, the Mumbai police&rsquo;s Anti-Narcotics Cell (ANC) has issued a citywide directive mandating all medical, pharmacy, and drug stores in Mumbai and its suburbs to install CCTV cameras at their entry, exit, and sales counters. The directive, announced by DCP Navanath Dhavale (ANC), gives shop owners a one-month window to comply. Failure to do so will invite legal action under Section 152 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Activist proposes village-level human rights panel in Maharashtra; gram sabhas to decide
Each village in Maharashtra will have a committee to promote awareness about human rights and prevent their violations if a proposal mooted by a prominent social activist and supported by the head of the apex body of <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/beed-sarpanch-murder-case-former-maharashtra-minister-dhananjay-munde-meets-party-chief-ajit-pawar-months-after-resignation-23587412" rel="nofollow">sarpanches </a>gets the backing of gram sabhas.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Activist proposes village-level human rights panel in Maharashtra; gram sabhas to decide
Each village in Maharashtra will have a committee to promote awareness about human rights and prevent their violations if a proposal mooted by a prominent social activist and supported by the head of the apex body of sarpanches gets the backing of gram sabhas.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Central Railway unveils prototype of door-closing system for Mumbai local trains
The Central Railway has worked on and created a door-closing mechanism for non-AC trains. The demo unit, which has been completed, was constructed after the Railway Minister of India, <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/railways-to-procure-238-local-trains-for-mumbai-ashwini-vaishnaw-tells-parliament-23502337" rel="nofollow">Ashwini Vaishnaw, </a>directed that there should be safe local trains in Mumbai

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Central Railway unveils prototype of door-closing system for Mumbai local trains
The Central Railway has worked on and created a door-closing mechanism for non-AC trains. The demo unit, which has been completed, was constructed after the Railway Minister of India, Ashwini Vaishnaw, directed that there should be safe local trains in Mumbai

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Arvind Sawant questions timing of ex-ATS officer&rsquo;s claim on RSS chief
Shiv Sena (UBT) MP <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/nia-court-slams-ats-over-flawed-probe-and-coerced-confessions-in-2008-malegaon-blast-case-23587640" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Arvind Sawant</a> on Friday hit out at retired Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) officer Mehboob Mujawar over his recent claims regarding Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat, questioning why he had remained silent for several years, reported news agency ANI.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Arvind Sawant questions timing of ex-ATS officer&rsquo;s claim on RSS chief
Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Arvind Sawant on Friday hit out at retired Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) officer Mehboob Mujawar over his recent claims regarding Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat, questioning why he had remained silent for several years, reported news agency ANI.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Six booked for duping bizman of Rs 1 cr through fake Angadia firm
A businessman from Gujarat has filed a complaint with the Dindoshi police alleging that he was duped of Rs 1 crore in a bogus <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-crime-news/article/mumbai-elderly-woman-loses-rs-7-88-crore-in-stock-investment-fraud-23585913" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">investment scam</a> operated through a fake Angadia office in Mumbai.&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Six booked for duping bizman of Rs 1 cr through fake Angadia firm
A businessman from Gujarat has filed a complaint with the Dindoshi police alleging that he was duped of Rs 1 crore in a bogus investment scam operated through a fake Angadia office in Mumbai.&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Activist proposes village-level human rights panel in Maharashtra; gram sabhas to decide
Each village in Maharashtra will have a committee to promote awareness about human rights and prevent their violations if a proposal mooted by a prominent social activist and supported by the head of the apex body of <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/beed-sarpanch-murder-case-walmik-karad-appears-to-have-been-part-of-crime-syndicate-says-special-court-23586866" rel="nofollow">sarpanches </a>gets the backing of gram sabhas.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: 220 families to lose homes to memorial in Ghatkopar
Residents of Chirag Nagar in <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/maharashtra-vasai-residents-stage-ghost-themed-protest-over-playground-in-cemetery-23587543" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Ghatkopar West</a> organised a silent protest on Friday, opposing the declaration of the area as a slum. The government had declared that a memorial would be built there to honour Anna Bhau Sathe, a Marathi writer, poet, and social reformer who penned some of his greatest works while residing in the area. Residents have alleged that this is a ploy to displace the 220 families that reside in Chirag Nagar, and that Slum Rehabilitation Authority (SRA) officials have been visiting the area since June 2023 to pressure them into vacating the area despite not conducting proper surveys.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: 220 families to lose homes to memorial in Ghatkopar
Residents of Chirag Nagar in Ghatkopar West organised a silent protest on Friday, opposing the declaration of the area as a slum. The government had declared that a memorial would be built there to honour Anna Bhau Sathe, a Marathi writer, poet, and social reformer who penned some of his greatest works while residing in the area. Residents have alleged that this is a ploy to displace the 220 families that reside in Chirag Nagar, and that Slum Rehabilitation Authority (SRA) officials have been visiting the area since June 2023 to pressure them into vacating the area despite not conducting proper surveys.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Chikungunya cases see 476&#37 increase compared to last year
The city is witnessing a worrying resurgence of mosquito-borne diseases, with the <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/amp/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-bmc-collects-rs-65-000-as-fines-from-seven-establishments-for-illegally-dumping-waste-in-the-city-23587615" rel="nofollow">Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC)</a> reporting a staggering 476 per cent rise in chikungunya cases and a 45 per cent jump in malaria cases between January and July, compared to the same period in 2024. While 2852 cases of malaria and 46 cases of chikungunya were reported in this period last year, 4151 cases of malaria and 265 cases of chikungunya were recorded from January and July 2025, respectively. Additionally, dengue cases also saw a rise from 966 between January and July 2024 to 1160 cases in the same period this year.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Chikungunya cases see 476&#37 increase compared to last year
The city is witnessing a worrying resurgence of mosquito-borne diseases, with the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) reporting a staggering 476 per cent rise in chikungunya cases and a 45 per cent jump in malaria cases between January and July, compared to the same period in 2024. While 2852 cases of malaria and 46 cases of chikungunya were reported in this period last year, 4151 cases of malaria and 265 cases of chikungunya were recorded from January and July 2025, respectively. Additionally, dengue cases also saw a rise from 966 between January and July 2024 to 1160 cases in the same period this year.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: &lsquo;Equal pay&rsquo; standoff threatens to paralyse Mumbai&rsquo;s commute
To add to the woes of Mumbaikars, a BEST strike is likely soon. Wet-lease employees of the <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-best-announces-changes-in-services-more-ac-routes-and-fresh-timetable-check-details-here-23554560" rel="nofollow">Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport (BEST)</a> Undertaking voted overwhelmingly in July to strike work in support of their demand for &lsquo;equal work, equal pay.&rsquo;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: &lsquo;Equal pay&rsquo; standoff threatens to paralyse Mumbai&rsquo;s commute
To add to the woes of Mumbaikars, a BEST strike is likely soon. Wet-lease employees of the Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport (BEST) Undertaking voted overwhelmingly in July to strike work in support of their demand for &lsquo;equal work, equal pay.&rsquo;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: 10-year effort by city engineer brings complete BEST bus history to museum exhibit
Finally, every single bus model that has operated on Mumbai`s streets over the past 99 years has now been documented through detailed drawings. The work of a Mumbai-based bus enthusiast, who has illustrated every model operated by the <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-old-double-decker-bus-gets-second-life-as-bests-rolling-museum-23587466" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">BEST Undertaking</a> since its inception in 1926, has now earned a place in the BEST Museum at Anik this year. The pixel art illustrations are the result of a decade-long effort to showcase a century of BEST buses.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: 10-year effort by city engineer brings complete BEST bus history to museum exhibit
Finally, every single bus model that has operated on Mumbai`s streets over the past 99 years has now been documented through detailed drawings. The work of a Mumbai-based bus enthusiast, who has illustrated every model operated by the BEST Undertaking since its inception in 1926, has now earned a place in the BEST Museum at Anik this year. The pixel art illustrations are the result of a decade-long effort to showcase a century of BEST buses.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Maharashtra Congress president Harshwardhan Sapkal on Saturday alleged that the ideological roots of Pakistan`s creation lie in BJP and RSS, stating that during India`s freedom struggle, the BJP`s predecessors were allied with the Muslim League. We are closing the LIVE blog now
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A special court in Mumbai earlier this week acquitted all seven accused in the Malegaon blast case.

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