Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Fadnavis slams Rahul over vote theft claim; Sapkal seeks CM`s resignation BJP and Congress leaders in Maharashtra on Tuesday engaged in a war of words over Rahul Gandhi`s voter list manipulation allegations, with Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis accusing the Congress MP of lying and "shooting arrows blindly" due to the party`s "humiliating defeat" in the state, PTI reported. State Congress chief Harshwardhan Sapkal alleged that the voter count in CM Fadnavis` Nagpur South constituency increased by eight per cent in a matter of five months, and demanded his resignation by dubbing it as an "electoral fraud".

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Fadnavis slams Rahul over vote theft claim; Sapkal seeks CM`s resignationBJP and Congress leaders in Maharashtra on Tuesday engaged in a war of words over Rahul Gandhi`s voter list manipulation allegations, with Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis accusing the Congress MP of lying and "shooting arrows blindly" due to the party`s "humiliating defeat" in the state, PTI reported. State Congress chief Harshwardhan Sapkal alleged that the voter count in CM Fadnavis` Nagpur South constituency increased by eight per cent in a matter of five months, and demanded his resignation by dubbing it as an "electoral fraud".

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Maharashtra cabinet gives green light to 800-km Shaktipeeth Expressway The Maharashtra cabinet on Tuesday approved the allocation of Rs 20,787 crore for the ambitious `Maharashtra Shaktipeeth Expressway` which will pass through 12 districts, linking eastern Maharashtra with southern Konkan. The 802-km expressway will link Pavnar in Wardha district with Patradevi on Maharashtra-Goa border in Sindhudurg district, and is expected to cut the travel time between Nagpur and Goa from current 18 hours to eight hours, officials said, according to PTI.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Maharashtra cabinet gives green light to 800-km Shaktipeeth ExpresswayThe Maharashtra cabinet on Tuesday approved the allocation of Rs 20,787 crore for the ambitious `Maharashtra Shaktipeeth Expressway` which will pass through 12 districts, linking eastern Maharashtra with southern Konkan. The 802-km expressway will link Pavnar in Wardha district with Patradevi on Maharashtra-Goa border in Sindhudurg district, and is expected to cut the travel time between Nagpur and Goa from current 18 hours to eight hours, officials said, according to PTI.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: E-commerce, market-driven lifestyle are damaging human relationships, says RSS leader Hosabale Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh general secretary Dattatreya Hosabale on Tuesday said e-commerce and market-driven lifestyle were weakening social bonds and altering the fundamentals of human relationships, reported PTI. Speaking at a discussion here on the book `Integral Humanism: A Distinct Paradigm of Development` by Ashok Modak, published by the Indian Council of Social Science Research, Hosabale said, "A market-based, government-oriented life is damaging for society. E-commerce is a glaring example. It has reduced relationships to mere transactions."

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: E-commerce, market-driven lifestyle are damaging human relationships, says RSS leader HosabaleRashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh general secretary Dattatreya Hosabale on Tuesday said e-commerce and market-driven lifestyle were weakening social bonds and altering the fundamentals of human relationships, reported PTI. Speaking at a discussion here on the book `Integral Humanism: A Distinct Paradigm of Development` by Ashok Modak, published by the Indian Council of Social Science Research, Hosabale said, "A market-based, government-oriented life is damaging for society. E-commerce is a glaring example. It has reduced relationships to mere transactions."

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Informers who take risks to provide information about tax evaders must be rewarded fairly, says HC Informers who take risks to provide credible information to government authorities based on which tax evaders are brought to book should be rewarded fairly as per the government scheme, the Bombay High Court said on Tuesday, PTI reported. A bench of Justices M S Sonak and Jitendra Jain ordered the Maharashtra government to pay an interim reward of Rs 19 lakh to a 76-year-old man who had been providing information about sales tax evaders since 1992. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/bombay-hc-says-informers-who-take-risks-to-provide-information-about-tax-evaders-must-be-rewarded-fairly-23577635" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Full story here</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Informers who take risks to provide information about tax evaders must be rewarded fairly, says HCInformers who take risks to provide credible information to government authorities based on which tax evaders are brought to book should be rewarded fairly as per the government scheme, the Bombay High Court said on Tuesday, PTI reported. A bench of Justices M S Sonak and Jitendra Jain ordered the Maharashtra government to pay an interim reward of Rs 19 lakh to a 76-year-old man who had been providing information about sales tax evaders since 1992. Full story here

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai reports eight new Covid-19 cases, 25 across Maharashtra Maharashtra on Tuesday reported 25 new Covid-19 cases, with eight of them in Mumbai alone, a public health department`s bulletin said, adding that the state now has an active tally of 256 patients. With addition of the fresh cases, Maharashtra has reported 2,395 positive patients since January 2025. The recovery rate currently in state is at 86.11 per cent.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai reports eight new Covid-19 cases, 25 across MaharashtraMaharashtra on Tuesday reported 25 new Covid-19 cases, with eight of them in Mumbai alone, a public health department`s bulletin said, adding that the state now has an active tally of 256 patients. With addition of the fresh cases, Maharashtra has reported 2,395 positive patients since January 2025. The recovery rate currently in state is at 86.11 per cent.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: "Parliamentary committees should not oppose government", says Om Birla The two-day National Conference of Chairpersons of Estimates Committees of Parliament and State / UT Legislatures, inaugurated by the Speaker of the Lok Sabha, Om Birla, on Monday at Maharashtra Vidhan Bhawan, Mumbai, concluded today, ANI reported. Addressing the Valedictory Session, the Speaker of the Lok Sabha, Om Birla, underscored the importance of fostering institutional synergy, enhancing financial accountability, and embracing technology-driven governance to strengthen democratic processes. He highlighted that seamless coordination among various arms of governance is crucial for efficient policy implementation and citizen-centric administration.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: "Parliamentary committees should not oppose government", says Om BirlaThe two-day National Conference of Chairpersons of Estimates Committees of Parliament and State / UT Legislatures, inaugurated by the Speaker of the Lok Sabha, Om Birla, on Monday at Maharashtra Vidhan Bhawan, Mumbai, concluded today, ANI reported. Addressing the Valedictory Session, the Speaker of the Lok Sabha, Om Birla, underscored the importance of fostering institutional synergy, enhancing financial accountability, and embracing technology-driven governance to strengthen democratic processes. He highlighted that seamless coordination among various arms of governance is crucial for efficient policy implementation and citizen-centric administration.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Bombay High Court takes suo motu cognisance of sale of drugs, cigarettes
The Bombay High Court`s Aurangabad bench has taken suo motu (on its own) cognisance of the sale of cigarettes and drugs outside school and college premises. The Bombay HC took news articles into consideration, which reported the rampant sale of cigarettes and drugs outside educational institutions, while expressing their concerns.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Bombay High Court takes suo motu cognisance of sale of drugs, cigarettes
The Bombay High Court`s Aurangabad bench has taken suo motu (on its own) cognisance of the sale of cigarettes and drugs outside school and college premises. The Bombay HC took news articles into consideration, which reported the rampant sale of cigarettes and drugs outside educational institutions, while expressing their concerns.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: 22 Indian Rock Python eggs rescued from drain hatch in RAWW`s facility
In a rare conservation effort in Mumbai, 22 Indian Rock Python eggs were incubated and successfully hatched in a controlled environment through the joint efforts of the Maharashtra Forest Department and RAWW (Resqink Association for Wildlife Welfare), with a team of wildlife rescue and rehabilitation experts from the nonprofit leading the initiative. Last month, wildlife rescue experts recovered the 22 eggs along with a nine-foot female python from a drain along the Eastern Express Highway during pre-monsoon maintenence work. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-22-indian-rock-python-eggs-rescued-from-drain-along-eastern-express-highway-hatch-in-wildlife-rehabilitation-facility-23577510" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Read more</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: 22 Indian Rock Python eggs rescued from drain hatch in RAWW`s facility
In a rare conservation effort in Mumbai, 22 Indian Rock Python eggs were incubated and successfully hatched in a controlled environment through the joint efforts of the Maharashtra Forest Department and RAWW (Resqink Association for Wildlife Welfare), with a team of wildlife rescue and rehabilitation experts from the nonprofit leading the initiative. Last month, wildlife rescue experts recovered the 22 eggs along with a nine-foot female python from a drain along the Eastern Express Highway during pre-monsoon maintenence work. Read more

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: BJP slams Cong over Rahul`s fresh attack on EC The BJP on Tuesday slammed the Congress over Rahul Gandhi`s fresh comments on alleged irregularities in 2024 Maharashtra assembly elections and said the main opposition party raises questions without any evidence to cover up his failures. This came after Gandhi once again flagged alleged irregularities in the Maharashtra assembly polls, claiming that there weren`t isolated glitches but "vote theft", and demanded the immediate release of machine-readable digital voter rolls as well as CCTV footage, PTI reported.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: BJP slams Cong over Rahul`s fresh attack on ECThe BJP on Tuesday slammed the Congress over Rahul Gandhi`s fresh comments on alleged irregularities in 2024 Maharashtra assembly elections and said the main opposition party raises questions without any evidence to cover up his failures. This came after Gandhi once again flagged alleged irregularities in the Maharashtra assembly polls, claiming that there weren`t isolated glitches but "vote theft", and demanded the immediate release of machine-readable digital voter rolls as well as CCTV footage, PTI reported.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Maharashtra issues Government Resolution to withdraw cases related to political agitations The Maharashtra government has issued a Government Resolution to take back all charge sheets filed in pending criminal cases related to political and social movements and agitations. The government has decided to take back all charge sheets filed in pending criminal cases related to political and social movements and agitations, reported ANI.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Maharashtra issues Government Resolution to withdraw cases related to political agitationsThe Maharashtra government has issued a Government Resolution to take back all charge sheets filed in pending criminal cases related to political and social movements and agitations. The government has decided to take back all charge sheets filed in pending criminal cases related to political and social movements and agitations, reported ANI.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Nifty down 177 pts, Sensex lost 700 pts in opening amid US-Iran conflict, Crude prices surged above 79 USD/barrel Indian stock markets opened on a weak note on Monday, reacting sharply to rising geopolitical tensions after the US-Iran conflict escalated over the weekend. Both benchmark indices faced strong selling pressure in the early trading session. The Nifty 50 index opened at 24,939.75, falling by 172.65 points or 0.69 per cent, while the BSE Sensex began the day at 81,704.07, down by 704.10 points or 0.85 per cent, reported ANI.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Nifty down 177 pts, Sensex lost 700 pts in opening amid US-Iran conflict, Crude prices surged above 79 USD/barrelIndian stock markets opened on a weak note on Monday, reacting sharply to rising geopolitical tensions after the US-Iran conflict escalated over the weekend. Both benchmark indices faced strong selling pressure in the early trading session. The Nifty 50 index opened at 24,939.75, falling by 172.65 points or 0.69 per cent, while the BSE Sensex began the day at 81,704.07, down by 704.10 points or 0.85 per cent, reported ANI.

Mumbai LIVE Updates: Bombay HC takes suo motu cognisance of sale of drugs, cigarettes outside schools, colleges&nbsp;
The Bombay High Court`s Aurangabad bench has taken suo motu (on its own) cognisance of news articles on rampant sale of cigarettes and drugs outside educational institutions, expressing concerns over students getting enticed into using such banned items. The bench of Justices Ravindra Ghuge and Y G Khobragade on June 20 said it came across "disturbing" news articles on people running businesses selling banned items such as drugs, cigarettes and e-cigarettes outside schools and colleges.

Mumbai LIVE Updates: Bombay HC takes suo motu cognisance of sale of drugs, cigarettes outside schools, colleges&nbsp;
The Bombay High Court`s Aurangabad bench has taken suo motu (on its own) cognisance of news articles on rampant sale of cigarettes and drugs outside educational institutions, expressing concerns over students getting enticed into using such banned items. The bench of Justices Ravindra Ghuge and Y G Khobragade on June 20 said it came across "disturbing" news articles on people running businesses selling banned items such as drugs, cigarettes and e-cigarettes outside schools and colleges.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis slams Rahul over voter list claim
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday hit out at Congress leader <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/news/india-news/article/rahul-gandhi-has-gone-to-london-to-attend-nieces-graduation-ceremony-says-congress-23577364" rel="nofollow">Rahul Gandhi</a> over his allegations regarding voter list manipulation in the state, asking the latter to first speak to his party`s elected MLAs before "shooting arrows blindly". In a post on X, Fadnavis used a Hindi proverb to mock Gandhi`s claims and cited specific constituencies to counter the charge of discrepancies in the voter list.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis slams Rahul over voter list claim
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday hit out at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over his allegations regarding voter list manipulation in the state, asking the latter to first speak to his party`s elected MLAs before "shooting arrows blindly". In a post on X, Fadnavis used a Hindi proverb to mock Gandhi`s claims and cited specific constituencies to counter the charge of discrepancies in the voter list.

Mumbai News LIVE updates: MNS leader says, Protectors of Marathi must come together to fight against 3-language formula
Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (<a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/parents-sign-petitions-as-mns-opposes-hindi-mandate-in-maharashtra-schools-23576254" rel="nofollow">MNS</a>) leader Prakash Mahajan on Tuesday said if protectors of the Marathi language fight together against the compulsion of Hindi under the government`s three-language formula, the results would be different. A language row has erupted in Maharashtra after the state government last week issued an amended order, stating Hindi will generally be taught as the third language to students in Marathi and English medium schools from Classes 1 to 5.

Mumbai News LIVE updates: MNS leader says, Protectors of Marathi must come together to fight against 3-language formula
Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) leader Prakash Mahajan on Tuesday said if protectors of the Marathi language fight together against the compulsion of Hindi under the government`s three-language formula, the results would be different. A language row has erupted in Maharashtra after the state government last week issued an amended order, stating Hindi will generally be taught as the third language to students in Marathi and English medium schools from Classes 1 to 5.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: House boat stranded in river in Palghar; rescue operations on
A houseboat developed a snag and got stuck in a river in Maharashtra`s Palghar district on Tuesday, officials said. Teams from the National Disaster Response Force (<a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-rains-ndrf-boosts-rescue-readiness-across-maharashtra-as-monsoon-impact-intensifies-23554166" rel="nofollow">NDRF</a>) and the local fire brigade are involved in the rescue efforts, and there were no reports of casualties, they said. According to the authorities, the vessel got stuck in the Surya River in the Maswan area of the district in the morning.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: House boat stranded in river in Palghar; rescue operations on
A houseboat developed a snag and got stuck in a river in Maharashtra`s Palghar district on Tuesday, officials said. Teams from the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and the local fire brigade are involved in the rescue efforts, and there were no reports of casualties, they said. According to the authorities, the vessel got stuck in the Surya River in the Maswan area of the district in the morning.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Man gets 20-year RI for sexually assaulting minor girl in Thane
A court in Maharashtra`s Thane district has sentenced a 24-year-old man to 20 years` rigorous imprisonment for sexually assaulting a minor girl in 2022, observing the crime demonstrates the mindset of the accused. Special <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/one-in-three-pocso-cases-bogus-says-state-child-rights-body-23445175" rel="nofollow">POCSO </a>curt Judge D S Deshmukh, in the order passed on Monday, also imposed a fine of Rs 20,000 on the accused, Abhishek Jaiswal, from Diva in Thane.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Man gets 20-year RI for sexually assaulting minor girl in Thane
A court in Maharashtra`s Thane district has sentenced a 24-year-old man to 20 years` rigorous imprisonment for sexually assaulting a minor girl in 2022, observing the crime demonstrates the mindset of the accused. Special POCSO curt Judge D S Deshmukh, in the order passed on Monday, also imposed a fine of Rs 20,000 on the accused, Abhishek Jaiswal, from Diva in Thane.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mahanirmiti to set up 1071 MW solar power projects in Maharashtra
To cut reliance on conventional energy, reduce carbon emissions, and ensure farmers have uninterrupted daytime power for irrigation, the <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/maharashtra-poor-response-behind-august-15-extension-plates-yet-to-be-fitted-on-1-5-cr-vehicles-across-state-23577152" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Maharashtra</a> government is rolling out several initiatives. Under the Chief Minister&rsquo;s Solar Energy Project 2.0, MAHAGENCO will soon commission solar power projects with a combined capacity of 1,071 MW. These projects are expected to benefit more than three lakh farmers across the state, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis announced.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mahanirmiti to set up 1071 MW solar power projects in Maharashtra
To cut reliance on conventional energy, reduce carbon emissions, and ensure farmers have uninterrupted daytime power for irrigation, the Maharashtra government is rolling out several initiatives. Under the Chief Minister&rsquo;s Solar Energy Project 2.0, MAHAGENCO will soon commission solar power projects with a combined capacity of 1,071 MW. These projects are expected to benefit more than three lakh farmers across the state, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis announced.

Mumbai News Live Updates: Rajya Sabha MP, Sanjay Raut says, `There is no need to force the learning of Hindi in Maharashtra`
The Sena (UBT) claimed that "There is no need to force the learning of Hindi in Maharashtra. Why is<a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/hindi-in-schools-final-decision-after-discussions-after-with-marathi-scholars-language-experts-political-leaders-says-maharashtra-cm-fadnavis-23577073" rel="nofollow"> CM Devendra Fadnavis</a> insisting on it? He is doing something else under this guise." He also alleged "Did the CM and DCM ever hold meetings for the promotion of Marathi? Fadnavis and Shinde are enemies of Maharashtra.&rdquo; The Rajya Sabha member further targeted Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde over the row, asking that "Hindi is not mandatory in Gujarat. Does Dy CM Eknath Shinde have the courage to ask the BJP why Hindi is not being forced there like in Maharashtra?"&nbsp;<a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/marathi-language-row-sanjay-raut-says-the-marathi-language-is-being-insulted-amid-the-3-language-policy-23577389" rel="nofollow"> Read More</a>

Mumbai News Live Updates: Rajya Sabha MP, Sanjay Raut says, `There is no need to force the learning of Hindi in Maharashtra`
The Sena (UBT) claimed that "There is no need to force the learning of Hindi in Maharashtra. Why is CM Devendra Fadnavis insisting on it? He is doing something else under this guise." He also alleged "Did the CM and DCM ever hold meetings for the promotion of Marathi? Fadnavis and Shinde are enemies of Maharashtra.&rdquo; The Rajya Sabha member further targeted Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde over the row, asking that "Hindi is not mandatory in Gujarat. Does Dy CM Eknath Shinde have the courage to ask the BJP why Hindi is not being forced there like in Maharashtra?"&nbsp; Read More

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: MSRTC presents financial white paper with 19-point revival plan
The Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC) on Monday presented a financial white paper and listed a 19-point plan to breathe new life into one of India&rsquo;s biggest public transport bus fleet organisations, with the <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/articles" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Maharashtra transport minister</a> and chairman of the undertaking seeking four years for its revival and profits. Insiders, experts and trade unions said the report was nothing new but a rehash of already-known points and was like an &ldquo;old wine in a new bottle.&rdquo;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: MSRTC presents financial white paper with 19-point revival plan
The Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC) on Monday presented a financial white paper and listed a 19-point plan to breathe new life into one of India&rsquo;s biggest public transport bus fleet organisations, with the Maharashtra transport minister and chairman of the undertaking seeking four years for its revival and profits. Insiders, experts and trade unions said the report was nothing new but a rehash of already-known points and was like an &ldquo;old wine in a new bottle.&rdquo;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Airoli man breaks into home, assaults woman over dog poop
A 28-year-old nurse was brutally assaulted by her neighbour following an argument over her pet dog defecating outside his door. The incident occurred on Friday evening, June 20, at Adivasi Pada near Joshi Kirana Store, Old Chinchpada in <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/thane-fast-food-vehicle-catches-fire-in-gas-cylinder-explosion-near-airoli-railway-station-none-hurt-23565257" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Airoli</a>. The victim, Nisha Waghela, who works as a nurse in Pune, was visiting her sister&rsquo;s home in Navi Mumbai while on leave. Around 8 pm, a local resident identified as Manoj (surname unknown) allegedly confronted her aggressively over the dog&rsquo;s behaviour.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Airoli man breaks into home, assaults woman over dog poop
A 28-year-old nurse was brutally assaulted by her neighbour following an argument over her pet dog defecating outside his door. The incident occurred on Friday evening, June 20, at Adivasi Pada near Joshi Kirana Store, Old Chinchpada in Airoli. The victim, Nisha Waghela, who works as a nurse in Pune, was visiting her sister&rsquo;s home in Navi Mumbai while on leave. Around 8 pm, a local resident identified as Manoj (surname unknown) allegedly confronted her aggressively over the dog&rsquo;s behaviour.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Maharashtra extends deadline for fitting High Security Registration Plates as 1.5 crore vehicles still lack plates
In light of less than 35 per cent compliance, the <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/raj-thackeray-stop-forcing-hindi-on-maharashtra-questions-why-modi-shah-dont-impose-it-in-gujarat-23571846" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Maharashtra </a>government on Friday extended the deadline for fitting High Security Registration Plates (HSRP) to August 15, warning that strict action would follow against violators. This marks the third extension for vehicles registered before April 1, 2019. Originally due by March 31, the deadline was first moved to April-end, then to June 30, and now to mid-August owing to the poor response from vehicle owners. mid-day spoke with Maharashtra Transport Commissioner Vivek Bhimanwar to understand the reasons behind the move, the benefits of HSRPs, fake plate concerns, and what citizens should do next.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Maharashtra extends deadline for fitting High Security Registration Plates as 1.5 crore vehicles still lack plates
In light of less than 35 per cent compliance, the Maharashtra government on Friday extended the deadline for fitting High Security Registration Plates (HSRP) to August 15, warning that strict action would follow against violators. This marks the third extension for vehicles registered before April 1, 2019. Originally due by March 31, the deadline was first moved to April-end, then to June 30, and now to mid-August owing to the poor response from vehicle owners. mid-day spoke with Maharashtra Transport Commissioner Vivek Bhimanwar to understand the reasons behind the move, the benefits of HSRPs, fake plate concerns, and what citizens should do next.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Security guards` supervisor held for taking bribe in Thane
The Anti-Corruption Bureau has arrested a government-appointed supervisor for allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs 1,000 from a security guard in Maharashtra`s Thane city, the <a href="https://mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-crime-news/article/maharashtra-cidco-employee-held-by-acb-for-accepting-rs-1-5-lakh-bribe-from-ex-employee-23575207" rel="nofollow">ACB </a>said on Tuesday. The accused was employed with the Security Guards Board for Brihanmumbai and Thane district, which deploys guards at various government institutions.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Security guards` supervisor held for taking bribe in Thane
The Anti-Corruption Bureau has arrested a government-appointed supervisor for allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs 1,000 from a security guard in Maharashtra`s Thane city, the ACB said on Tuesday. The accused was employed with the Security Guards Board for Brihanmumbai and Thane district, which deploys guards at various government institutions.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Sanjay Raut says, Marathi language being `insulted`
Amid a row over the three-language formula, <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/shinde-has-revealed-the-true-shiv-sena-to-all-says-shah-raut-dismisses-the-claim-23574908" rel="nofollow">Shiv Sena (UBT)</a> MP Sanjay Raut on Tuesday claimed the Maharashtra government`s move to hold a series of meetings on the issue was an "insult" to Marathi language. Talking to reporters, Raut also questioned the "silence" of prominent Marathi literary figures and celebrities, and claimed many of them were not vocal on the issue due to their association with the government.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Sanjay Raut says, Marathi language being `insulted`
Amid a row over the three-language formula, Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut on Tuesday claimed the Maharashtra government`s move to hold a series of meetings on the issue was an "insult" to Marathi language. Talking to reporters, Raut also questioned the "silence" of prominent Marathi literary figures and celebrities, and claimed many of them were not vocal on the issue due to their association with the government.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: MNS upset at govt for ignoring Marathi
The Raj Thackeray-led <a href="https://mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/parents-and-students-sign-petition-board-as-mns-opposes-hindi-mandate-in-maharashtra-schools-23576254" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Maharashtra Navnirman Sena</a> (MNS) and the state government have locked horns over the usage of the Marathi language again. On Monday, the MNS expressed its displeasure after a board inside the Vidhan Bhavan featured text in Hindi and English, but the Marathi language was missing. The board was seen at the two-day National Conference of Estimates Committees of Parliament and state/union territories (UT) legislative bodies being held at the Vidhan Bhavan (state legislature premises) in Mumbai. The state government and MNS are already at loggerheads over three language formats and for bringing Hindi in through the &ldquo;back door&rdquo; in schools across Maharashtra. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mns-upset-at-govt-for-ignoring-marathi-23577156" rel="nofollow">Read More</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: MNS upset at govt for ignoring Marathi
The Raj Thackeray-led Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) and the state government have locked horns over the usage of the Marathi language again. On Monday, the MNS expressed its displeasure after a board inside the Vidhan Bhavan featured text in Hindi and English, but the Marathi language was missing. The board was seen at the two-day National Conference of Estimates Committees of Parliament and state/union territories (UT) legislative bodies being held at the Vidhan Bhavan (state legislature premises) in Mumbai. The state government and MNS are already at loggerheads over three language formats and for bringing Hindi in through the &ldquo;back door&rdquo; in schools across Maharashtra. Read More

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: DRI uncovers gold melting unit, arrests 7 men
The <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-crime-news/article/dri-busts-gold-smuggling-syndicate-at-mumbai-airport-seizes-12-5-kg-gold-worth-rs-9-95-cr-23444726" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Directorate of Revenue Intelligence</a> (DRI) has busted a gold melting facility in south Mumbai, seized the yellow metal worth Rs 8.93 crore and arrested seven members of a crime syndicate, officials said on Monday, reported news agency PTI. The central agency had specific intelligence about the facility involved in melting of smuggled gold brought to India from Dubai with the help of carrier passengers recruited by an organized syndicate, an official said. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-dri-uncovers-gold-melting-unit-arrests-7-men-yellow-metal-worth-rs-9-cr-seized-23577319" rel="nofollow">Read More</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: DRI uncovers gold melting unit, arrests 7 men
The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) has busted a gold melting facility in south Mumbai, seized the yellow metal worth Rs 8.93 crore and arrested seven members of a crime syndicate, officials said on Monday, reported news agency PTI. The central agency had specific intelligence about the facility involved in melting of smuggled gold brought to India from Dubai with the help of carrier passengers recruited by an organized syndicate, an official said. Read More

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mugger crocodile body recovered in mutilated condition at Aarey
A mutilated body of an Indian marsh crocodile, with unidentified material stuffed inside, was discovered at Aarey Milk Colony on Monday. The reptile&rsquo;s head was missing. Sainath Awade, a volunteer with the <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-city-based-ngo-address-key-issues-with-stakeholders--23470447" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">NGO</a> Wildlife Welfare Association (WWA), alerted Honorary Wildlife Warden of Thane, Rohit Mohite, and the Thane Forest Department (Territorial). Forest officials are expected to visit Unit-31, where the body was found. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-mugger-crocodile-body-recovered-in-mutilated-condition-at-aarey-23577154" rel="nofollow">Read More</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mugger crocodile body recovered in mutilated condition at Aarey
A mutilated body of an Indian marsh crocodile, with unidentified material stuffed inside, was discovered at Aarey Milk Colony on Monday. The reptile&rsquo;s head was missing. Sainath Awade, a volunteer with the NGO Wildlife Welfare Association (WWA), alerted Honorary Wildlife Warden of Thane, Rohit Mohite, and the Thane Forest Department (Territorial). Forest officials are expected to visit Unit-31, where the body was found. Read More

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: House wall collapses in Bhandup; three injured
Three people, including two children, were injured when a house wall collapsed near a nullah in Bhandup on Tuesday morning, the <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/two-fires-in-mumbai-one-in-goregaon-another-in-sobo-no-one-injured-23577163" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation</a> (BMC) said. The incident occurred at Punjabi Chawl in Hanuman Nagar, Bhandup West, around 7:01 am, according to officials from the BMC&rsquo;s S Ward Control. Emergency services, including teams from the Mumbai Fire Brigade (MFB), local police, and BMC ward staff, were promptly deployed to the site.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: House wall collapses in Bhandup; three injured
Three people, including two children, were injured when a house wall collapsed near a nullah in Bhandup on Tuesday morning, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) said. The incident occurred at Punjabi Chawl in Hanuman Nagar, Bhandup West, around 7:01 am, according to officials from the BMC&rsquo;s S Ward Control. Emergency services, including teams from the Mumbai Fire Brigade (MFB), local police, and BMC ward staff, were promptly deployed to the site.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Robber held for stealing Rs 40 lakh in cash, jewellery
A history-sheeter on bail was arrested in a joint operation of the railway police and crime branch for allegedly stealing cash and jewellery cumulatively worth Rs 40 lakh from an elderly couple onboard the <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-crime-news/article/maharashtra-73-year-old-womans-diamond-gold-jewellery-stolen-from-moving-train-near-lonavala-one-held-23576620" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Indore</a>-Daund Express, a police officer said on Monday. Mahesh Ghag alias Vicky was held from <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/maharashtra-first-ever-large-scale-underwater-cleanup-removes-300-kg-of-marine-debris-from-sindhudurg-coral-reefs-23437295" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Chiplun </a>for the theft that took place on Thursday, the officer said, adding that stolen valuables were recovered from his house. The victims, a 73-year-old woman and her husband, were travelling from Indore to Lonavala, the police said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Robber held for stealing Rs 40 lakh in cash, jewellery
A history-sheeter on bail was arrested in a joint operation of the railway police and crime branch for allegedly stealing cash and jewellery cumulatively worth Rs 40 lakh from an elderly couple onboard the Indore-Daund Express, a police officer said on Monday. Mahesh Ghag alias Vicky was held from Chiplun for the theft that took place on Thursday, the officer said, adding that stolen valuables were recovered from his house. The victims, a 73-year-old woman and her husband, were travelling from Indore to Lonavala, the police said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Oil tanker plunges off Bhayandar&rsquo;s Varsova bridge, driver killed
A 45-year-old oil tanker driver died on Monday afternoon after reportedly losing control of his vehicle, crashing into the railings of the <a href="https://mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/breaking-water-tanker-plunges-into-bhayandar-creek-after-crashing-through-versova-bridge-barricade-23576157" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Varsova </a>bridge and plunging into Bhayandar creek. The tragic accident occurred around 11.45 am on the Mumbai-bound lane of the old bridge over the creek.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Oil tanker plunges off Bhayandar&rsquo;s Varsova bridge, driver killed
A 45-year-old oil tanker driver died on Monday afternoon after reportedly losing control of his vehicle, crashing into the railings of the Varsova bridge and plunging into Bhayandar creek. The tragic accident occurred around 11.45 am on the Mumbai-bound lane of the old bridge over the creek.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Thane building`s terrace partially collapses; no casualty
A section of a seven-storey building&rsquo;s terrace collapsed early Tuesday in <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/thane-civic-body-cracks-down-on-30-illegal-constructions-across-nine-wards-23576916" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Thane</a>, Maharashtra, officials said. Fortunately, no injuries were reported.&nbsp;The Thane Municipal Corporation&rsquo;s disaster management cell received an alert at 5:37 am about the partial collapse at Ananddham A Co-operative Housing Society, a mixed-use property opposite a hotel at Uthalsar Naka, <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/thane-municipal-corporation-undertakes-major-drive-against-illegal-constructions-33-structures-razed-23574558" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">TMC </a>chief Yasin Tadvi confirmed, reported PTI. The 25-year-old building houses 28 flats, two offices, and six shops on the ground floor. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/maharashtra-thane-buildings-terrace-partially-collapses-no-casualty-23577264" rel="nofollow">Read More</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Thane building`s terrace partially collapses; no casualty
A section of a seven-storey building&rsquo;s terrace collapsed early Tuesday in Thane, Maharashtra, officials said. Fortunately, no injuries were reported.&nbsp;The Thane Municipal Corporation&rsquo;s disaster management cell received an alert at 5:37 am about the partial collapse at Ananddham A Co-operative Housing Society, a mixed-use property opposite a hotel at Uthalsar Naka, TMC chief Yasin Tadvi confirmed, reported PTI. The 25-year-old building houses 28 flats, two offices, and six shops on the ground floor. Read More

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Thane civic body demolishes 33 illegal buildings, maximum in Diva
The Thane Municipal Corporation has demolished 30 illegal structures in nine administrative wards in line with directives of the Bombay High Court, civic officials said on Monday. The demolitions took place in Naupada-Kopri, Diva, Mumbra, Kalwa, Uthalsar, Majivda-Manpada, Vartak Nagar, Lokmanya Nagar and Wagle Estate, an official said. In Diva ward, of the 17 illegal buildings identified, 13 have now been demolished, the official said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Thane civic body demolishes 33 illegal buildings, maximum in Diva
The Thane Municipal Corporation has demolished 30 illegal structures in nine administrative wards in line with directives of the Bombay High Court, civic officials said on Monday. The demolitions took place in Naupada-Kopri, Diva, Mumbra, Kalwa, Uthalsar, Majivda-Manpada, Vartak Nagar, Lokmanya Nagar and Wagle Estate, an official said. In Diva ward, of the 17 illegal buildings identified, 13 have now been demolished, the official said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: DRI uncovers gold melting unit in Mumbai, arrests 7 men; yellow metal worth Rs 9 cr seized
The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) has busted a gold melting facility in south Mumbai, seized the yellow metal worth Rs 8.93 crore and arrested seven members of a crime syndicate, officials said on Monday. The central agency had specific intelligence about the facility involved in melting of smuggled gold brought to India from Dubai with the help of carrier passengers recruited by an organized syndicate, an official said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: DRI uncovers gold melting unit in Mumbai, arrests 7 men; yellow metal worth Rs 9 cr seized
The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) has busted a gold melting facility in south Mumbai, seized the yellow metal worth Rs 8.93 crore and arrested seven members of a crime syndicate, officials said on Monday. The central agency had specific intelligence about the facility involved in melting of smuggled gold brought to India from Dubai with the help of carrier passengers recruited by an organized syndicate, an official said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Central Railway`s fast line local services affected in Mumbai as overhead wire snaps
Fast train services on the Central Railway (CR)`s Main Line were affected due to snapping of an overhead wire between Kurla and Sion stations on Monday night, officials said. A CR spokesperson said the overhead wire on the Up fast (Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus or CSMT-bound) line broke along with a pantograph of a Mumbai CSMT-bound train from Asangaon at around 10.10 pm. Repair and restoration work was on and due to the twin incidents, fast line services towards Mumbai CSMT were diverted on the slow line, he said. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-local-train-updates-central-railways-fast-line-local-services-affected-in-mumbai-after-overhead-wire-snaps-23577091" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Read more.</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Central Railway`s fast line local services affected in Mumbai as overhead wire snaps
Fast train services on the Central Railway (CR)`s Main Line were affected due to snapping of an overhead wire between Kurla and Sion stations on Monday night, officials said. A CR spokesperson said the overhead wire on the Up fast (Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus or CSMT-bound) line broke along with a pantograph of a Mumbai CSMT-bound train from Asangaon at around 10.10 pm. Repair and restoration work was on and due to the twin incidents, fast line services towards Mumbai CSMT were diverted on the slow line, he said. Read more.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: BJP MP wants Pune station to be named after Peshwa Bajirao I
BJP Rajya Sabha MP Medha Kulkarni on Monday demanded that Pune railway station be named after the legendary Thorele Bajirao Peshwa, also known as Bajirao I. He was the Peshwa (prime minister) under Chatrapati Shahu I between 1720 to 1740 and is known for his military prowess as well as expansion of the Maratha empire. He is feted for never having lost a battle. "Today, a meeting of Pune and Solapur railway divisions was convened. Several organizations have sought that Pune railway station be named after Thorele Bajirao Peshwa. I today reiterated the demand," she said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: BJP MP wants Pune station to be named after Peshwa Bajirao I
BJP Rajya Sabha MP Medha Kulkarni on Monday demanded that Pune railway station be named after the legendary Thorele Bajirao Peshwa, also known as Bajirao I. He was the Peshwa (prime minister) under Chatrapati Shahu I between 1720 to 1740 and is known for his military prowess as well as expansion of the Maratha empire. He is feted for never having lost a battle. "Today, a meeting of Pune and Solapur railway divisions was convened. Several organizations have sought that Pune railway station be named after Thorele Bajirao Peshwa. I today reiterated the demand," she said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Final decision on 3-language formula after talks with stakeholders, says Fadnavis
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has said a final decision on the three-language formula will be taken only after consultations with all stakeholders, including litterateurs, language experts and political leaders. Fadnavis chaired a meeting at his official residence in south Mumbai late Monday night to deliberate on the issue. Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, School Education Minister Dada Bhuse, Minister of State Dr Pankaj Bhoyar and senior officials from the education department were present. The state government last week issued an amended order, stating Hindi will generally be taught as the third language to students in Marathi and English medium schools from Classes 1 to 5. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/hindi-in-schools-final-decision-after-discussions-after-with-marathi-scholars-language-experts-political-leaders-says-maharashtra-cm-fadnavis-23577073">Read more.</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Final decision on 3-language formula after talks with stakeholders, says Fadnavis
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has said a final decision on the three-language formula will be taken only after consultations with all stakeholders, including litterateurs, language experts and political leaders. Fadnavis chaired a meeting at his official residence in south Mumbai late Monday night to deliberate on the issue. Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, School Education Minister Dada Bhuse, Minister of State Dr Pankaj Bhoyar and senior officials from the education department were present. The state government last week issued an amended order, stating Hindi will generally be taught as the third language to students in Marathi and English medium schools from Classes 1 to 5. Read more.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Indian Railways to hike fares from July 1
The Indian Railways has announced a fare hike from July 1. However, there will be no increase in suburban train fares and season tickets. The general second-class fares will be increased by half a paise beyond 500km, while for the Mail Express (non-AC) services, the railways has announced a hike of 1 paise per km and 2 paise per km for the Mail Express (AC). We are closing the LIVE blog now

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