Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Three boys drown in water-filled pit at construction site in Palghar district Three boys, including two siblings, drowned in a water-filled pit dug at a construction site in Boisar town of Maharashtra`s Palghar district on Friday afternoon, Fire Brigade officials said. Boisar`s Fire Officer PC Raut said the trio, residents of Katkar Pada, entered the water-filled pit at the construction site in Ganesh Nagar for a swim and got drowned at around 3.30 pm, PTI reported.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Three boys drown in water-filled pit at construction site in Palghar districtThree boys, including two siblings, drowned in a water-filled pit dug at a construction site in Boisar town of Maharashtra`s Palghar district on Friday afternoon, Fire Brigade officials said. Boisar`s Fire Officer PC Raut said the trio, residents of Katkar Pada, entered the water-filled pit at the construction site in Ganesh Nagar for a swim and got drowned at around 3.30 pm, PTI reported.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Forex reserves decline by USD 1 bn to USD 697.93 bn
India`s forex reserves dropped by USD 1.01 billion to USD 697.93 billion for the week ended June 20, the Reserve Bank of India said on Friday. In the previous reporting week, the reserves had jumped by USD 2.29 billion to USD 698.95 billion. Forex reserves had touched an all-time high of USD 704.885 billion in September 2024, PTI reported.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Forex reserves decline by USD 1 bn to USD 697.93 bn
India`s forex reserves dropped by USD 1.01 billion to USD 697.93 billion for the week ended June 20, the Reserve Bank of India said on Friday. In the previous reporting week, the reserves had jumped by USD 2.29 billion to USD 698.95 billion. Forex reserves had touched an all-time high of USD 704.885 billion in September 2024, PTI reported.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Core areas of Tadoba reserve to shut for visitors from July 1 The core areas of the Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve (TATR) in Maharashtra`s Chandrapur will be shut for tourists for three months from July 1 during the monsoon. However, seven buffer zones will remain open for visitors during this period, reported PTI.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Core areas of Tadoba reserve to shut for visitors from July 1The core areas of the Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve (TATR) in Maharashtra`s Chandrapur will be shut for tourists for three months from July 1 during the monsoon.However, seven buffer zones will remain open for visitors during this period, reported PTI.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: EOW questions Sena MP`s driver over `gift` of Rs 150 crore land by Salar Jung family Police in Maharashtra`s Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar have questioned the driver of Shiv Sena MP Sandipan Bhumre over his claim that a descendant of Hyderabad`s Salar Jung family gifted him a three-acre plot of land here worth over Rs 150 crore, officials said. The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of the city police has launched an investigation into the driver`s claim based on a complaint lodged by Mujahid Iqbal Khan, a lawyer from Parbhani, reported PTI.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: EOW questions Sena MP`s driver over `gift` of Rs 150 crore land by Salar Jung familyPolice in Maharashtra`s Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar have questioned the driver of Shiv Sena MP Sandipan Bhumre over his claim that a descendant of Hyderabad`s Salar Jung family gifted him a three-acre plot of land here worth over Rs 150 crore, officials said. The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of the city police has launched an investigation into the driver`s claim based on a complaint lodged by Mujahid Iqbal Khan, a lawyer from Parbhani, reported PTI.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: NCP (SP) extends support to July 5 march against Hindi `imposition` The Sharad Pawar-led NCP (SP) on Friday said it will support the protest march scheduled for July 5 here against the "imposition" of Hindi in the school curriculum in Maharashtra through the National Education Policy 2020. The protest is being organised against the state government`s plan to implement a three-language formula under NEP 2020, which includes making Hindi compulsory from Class 1, reported PTI.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: NCP (SP) extends support to July 5 march against Hindi `imposition`The Sharad Pawar-led NCP (SP) on Friday said it will support the protest march scheduled for July 5 here against the "imposition" of Hindi in the school curriculum in Maharashtra through the National Education Policy 2020. The protest is being organised against the state government`s plan to implement a three-language formula under NEP 2020, which includes making Hindi compulsory from Class 1, reported PTI.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: India records $13.5 billion current account surplus in Q4-FY25 India`s current account recorded a surplus of USD 13.5 billion (or 1.3 per cent of GDP) in the January-March quarter of 2024-25 as compared with USD 4.6 billion (or 0.5 per cent of GDP) in the same quarter of 2023-24, RBI data showed Friday, according to ANI. Reportedly, the country`s current account posted a surplus for the first time in four quarters.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: India records $13.5 billion current account surplus in Q4-FY25India`s current account recorded a surplus of USD 13.5 billion (or 1.3 per cent of GDP) in the January-March quarter of 2024-25 as compared with USD 4.6 billion (or 0.5 per cent of GDP) in the same quarter of 2023-24, RBI data showed Friday, according to ANI. Reportedly, the country`s current account posted a surplus for the first time in four quarters.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Policy of making Hindi compulsory in state schools was approved when Uddhav was CM, claims minister Maharashtra minister Uday Samant on Friday said the policy of making Hindi compulsory from Class 1 in the state schools was approved during Uddhav Thackeray`s tenure as the chief minister under the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) government, PTI reported. Talking to reporters, Samant, who is Minister for Marathi Language, also claimed that the present government has not imposed Hindi nor has it been made compulsory anywhere in the state.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Policy of making Hindi compulsory in state schools was approved when Uddhav was CM, claims ministerMaharashtra minister Uday Samant on Friday said the policy of making Hindi compulsory from Class 1 in the state schools was approved during Uddhav Thackeray`s tenure as the chief minister under the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) government, PTI reported. Talking to reporters, Samant, who is Minister for Marathi Language, also claimed that the present government has not imposed Hindi nor has it been made compulsory anywhere in the state.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: CR to operate Mega Block on Sunday
The Central Railway&rsquo;s Mumbai Division will operate a Mega Block on Sunday across its suburban sections to carry out crucial engineering and maintenance works. The block will impact train operations on both the Main and the Harbour Lines, leading to diversions, delays, and cancellations.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: CR to operate Mega Block on Sunday
The Central Railway&rsquo;s Mumbai Division will operate a Mega Block on Sunday across its suburban sections to carry out crucial engineering and maintenance works. The block will impact train operations on both the Main and the Harbour Lines, leading to diversions, delays, and cancellations.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Third phase of Mumbai blasts trial: Provide witness round-the-clock security, says court 
A special court in Mumbai on Friday directed police to provide round-the-clock security to a witness and his kin for the third phase of the 1993 serial blasts. On March 12 that year twelve bombs went off at different locations in Mumbai, killing 257 persons and injuring more than 700. A total of 123 persons were arrested, of which 100 were convicted. Many absconders were caught later and their trial is to be held separately, PTI reported.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Third phase of Mumbai blasts trial: Provide witness round-the-clock security, says court 
A special court in Mumbai on Friday directed police to provide round-the-clock security to a witness and his kin for the third phase of the 1993 serial blasts. On March 12 that year twelve bombs went off at different locations in Mumbai, killing 257 persons and injuring more than 700. A total of 123 persons were arrested, of which 100 were convicted. Many absconders were caught later and their trial is to be held separately, PTI reported.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: IMFL worth over Rs 10 lakh seized in Palghar, two arrested The excise department has seized smuggled Indian Made Foreign Liquor (IMFL) worth Rs 10.35 lakh in Maharashtra`s Palghar district, an official said on Friday. Acting on a tip-off that a large consignment of IMFL was being smuggled into the district, the department kept several key locations under surveillance on June 25 and 26, said Ganesh Bargaje, superintendent of state excise, reported PTI.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: IMFL worth over Rs 10 lakh seized in Palghar, two arrestedThe excise department has seized smuggled Indian Made Foreign Liquor (IMFL) worth Rs 10.35 lakh in Maharashtra`s Palghar district, an official said on Friday. Acting on a tip-off that a large consignment of IMFL was being smuggled into the district, the department kept several key locations under surveillance on June 25 and 26, said Ganesh Bargaje, superintendent of state excise, reported PTI.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: To add modern biometric identification systems to crime investigation, Palghar cops launch MCU Palghar police in Maharashtra has set up a measurement collection unit (MCU) on the directives of National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) that has asked for the establishment of such units at all district levels nationwide, an official said on Friday, PTI reported. The MCU, which has come up under the Criminal Procedure (Identification) Act 2022, will collect, store and analyse physical and biological data of arrested individuals involved in criminal cases, he said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: To add modern biometric identification systems to crime investigation, Palghar cops launch MCUPalghar police in Maharashtra has set up a measurement collection unit (MCU) on the directives of National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) that has asked for the establishment of such units at all district levels nationwide, an official said on Friday, PTI reported. The MCU, which has come up under the Criminal Procedure (Identification) Act 2022, will collect, store and analyse physical and biological data of arrested individuals involved in criminal cases, he said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Plan ready for 1275 MLD water demand in Navi Mumbai by 2050, says CIDCO A comprehensive supply strategy has been unveiled as ultimate water demand for Navi Mumbai will reach 1,275 million litres per day (MLD) by 2050, a CIDCO official said on Friday, according to PTI. The area is undergoing rapid expansion due to the upcoming Navi Mumbai international airport, the Navi Mumbai Airport Influence Notified Area (NAINA) as well as mass housing schemes in several nodes, City and Industrial Development Corporation managing director Vijay Singhal said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Plan ready for 1275 MLD water demand in Navi Mumbai by 2050, says CIDCOA comprehensive supply strategy has been unveiled as ultimate water demand for Navi Mumbai will reach 1,275 million litres per day (MLD) by 2050, a CIDCO official said on Friday, according to PTI. The area is undergoing rapid expansion due to the upcoming Navi Mumbai international airport, the Navi Mumbai Airport Influence Notified Area (NAINA) as well as mass housing schemes in several nodes, City and Industrial Development Corporation managing director Vijay Singhal said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Maharashtra govt to come up with long-term policy on Plaster of Paris Ganesh idols Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Friday asked officials to formulate an environmentally sustainable policy on large Plaster of Paris (PoP) Ganesh idols that would also be "rooted in tradition". The immersion of PoP idols in natural water bodies during the Ganesh festival has been a contentious issue as plaster of Paris is seen as a pollutant, PTI reported.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Maharashtra govt to come up with long-term policy on Plaster of Paris Ganesh idolsMaharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Friday asked officials to formulate an environmentally sustainable policy on large Plaster of Paris (PoP) Ganesh idols that would also be "rooted in tradition". The immersion of PoP idols in natural water bodies during the Ganesh festival has been a contentious issue as plaster of Paris is seen as a pollutant, PTI reported.

Mumbai Live Updates: &nbsp;Maharashtra reconstitutes border dispute committee; Pawar criticizes Trump`s ceasefire claim
Regarding the ongoing Maharashtra-Karnataka border dispute, Sharad Pawar confirmed that the government has recently re-established a high-power committee to address the issue. Separately, Pawar criticized President Donald Trump for taking credit for a recent ceasefire between Israel and Iran: PTI

Mumbai Live Updates: &nbsp;Maharashtra reconstitutes border dispute committee; Pawar criticizes Trump`s ceasefire claim
Regarding the ongoing Maharashtra-Karnataka border dispute, Sharad Pawar confirmed that the government has recently re-established a high-power committee to address the issue. Separately, Pawar criticized President Donald Trump for taking credit for a recent ceasefire between Israel and Iran: PTI

Mumbai Live Updates: Maharashtra approves funding for Shaktipeeth expressway amidst scrutiny and safety concerns
The 802-km Shaktipeeth Expressway, designed to connect Pavnar in Wardha district with Patradevi on the Maharashtra-Goa border in Sindhudurg, is projected to slash travel time between Nagpur and Goa from 18 hours to just eight. The state cabinet recently approved an allocation of Rs 20,787 crore for the high-speed carriageway, which will traverse 12 districts. Meanwhile, when questioned about the benefits of the Mumbai-Nagpur Samruddhi Expressway, Sharad Pawar acknowledged it would take a few years to assess its full utility but voiced concerns regarding the high number of accidents occurring on it: PTI

Mumbai Live Updates: Maharashtra approves funding for Shaktipeeth expressway amidst scrutiny and safety concerns
The 802-km Shaktipeeth Expressway, designed to connect Pavnar in Wardha district with Patradevi on the Maharashtra-Goa border in Sindhudurg, is projected to slash travel time between Nagpur and Goa from 18 hours to just eight. The state cabinet recently approved an allocation of Rs 20,787 crore for the high-speed carriageway, which will traverse 12 districts. Meanwhile, when questioned about the benefits of the Mumbai-Nagpur Samruddhi Expressway, Sharad Pawar acknowledged it would take a few years to assess its full utility but voiced concerns regarding the high number of accidents occurring on it: PTI

Mumbai Live Updates: &nbsp;Sharad Pawar awaits project details, daughter calls for reconsideration of Nagpur-Goa expressway 
Sharad Pawar stated he is unable to comment on the Nagpur-Goa Shaktipeeth Expressway project without a clear understanding of its advantages and disadvantages. This comes after his daughter and NCP (SP) working president, Supriya Sule, on Thursday urged the government to reconsider the Rs 86,300 crore project, citing concerns that it would further strain the state`s already depleted exchequer: PTI

Mumbai Live Updates: &nbsp;Sharad Pawar awaits project details, daughter calls for reconsideration of Nagpur-Goa expressway
Sharad Pawar stated he is unable to comment on the Nagpur-Goa Shaktipeeth Expressway project without a clear understanding of its advantages and disadvantages. This comes after his daughter and NCP (SP) working president, Supriya Sule, on Thursday urged the government to reconsider the Rs 86,300 crore project, citing concerns that it would further strain the state`s already depleted exchequer: PTI

Mumbai Live Updates: Pawar emphasizes farmer engagement and government transparency for project success 
NCP (SP) chief Sharad Pawar underscored the common challenge of opposition to new projects, particularly from farmers whose land is acquired. He stressed the importance of understanding farmers` perspectives to resolve such issues. Pawar stated that if the government provides a detailed briefing outlining the project`s rationale, its benefits to the people, and assurances against financial losses for farmers, then a more constructive stance can be adopted: PTI

Mumbai Live Updates: Pawar emphasizes farmer engagement and government transparency for project success
NCP (SP) chief Sharad Pawar underscored the common challenge of opposition to new projects, particularly from farmers whose land is acquired. He stressed the importance of understanding farmers` perspectives to resolve such issues. Pawar stated that if the government provides a detailed briefing outlining the project`s rationale, its benefits to the people, and assurances against financial losses for farmers, then a more constructive stance can be adopted: PTI

Mumbai Live Updates: &nbsp;Sharad Pawar seeks detailed briefing on Nagpur-Goa expressway 
NCP (SP) chief Sharad Pawar stated on Friday that he would only take a stand on the proposed Nagpur-Goa Shaktipeeth Expressway after the government provides a comprehensive briefing on the project. Pawar emphasized the importance of expert deliberation to determine if the expressway genuinely serves the public interest: PTI

Mumbai Live Updates: &nbsp;Sharad Pawar seeks detailed briefing on Nagpur-Goa expressway
NCP (SP) chief Sharad Pawar stated on Friday that he would only take a stand on the proposed Nagpur-Goa Shaktipeeth Expressway after the government provides a comprehensive briefing on the project. Pawar emphasized the importance of expert deliberation to determine if the expressway genuinely serves the public interest: PTI

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Minority rights` body opposes state`s proposal to make Hindi the third language in schools
The Maulana Azad Vichar Manch &ndash; a minority rights&rsquo; body &ndash; has strongly opposed the Maharashtra government&rsquo;s proposal to make Hindi the third language from Class 1 in schools. In a statement released on Thursday, the group criticised the move, emphasising that it undermines India&rsquo;s rich linguistic diversity and goes against the democratic principles that allow equal rights to all languages.
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Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Minority rights` body opposes state`s proposal to make Hindi the third language in schools
The Maulana Azad Vichar Manch &ndash; a minority rights&rsquo; body &ndash; has strongly opposed the Maharashtra government&rsquo;s proposal to make Hindi the third language from Class 1 in schools. In a statement released on Thursday, the group criticised the move, emphasising that it undermines India&rsquo;s rich linguistic diversity and goes against the democratic principles that allow equal rights to all languages.
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Mumbai Rains Live Updates: &nbsp;Tree falls on parked vehicles in Thane, no injuries reported 
A tree fell on two parked four-wheeled vehicles near Samarth Complex in Kalwa, Thane (West) on June 27, 2025. The Disaster Management Cell and Fire Brigade responded promptly, cutting and removing the tree from the vehicles. Fortunately, no one was injured in the incident, but the vehicles sustained minor damage

Mumbai Rains Live Updates: &nbsp;Tree falls on parked vehicles in Thane, no injuries reported
A tree fell on two parked four-wheeled vehicles near Samarth Complex in Kalwa, Thane (West) on June 27, 2025. The Disaster Management Cell and Fire Brigade responded promptly, cutting and removing the tree from the vehicles. Fortunately, no one was injured in the incident, but the vehicles sustained minor damage

Mumbai Rains Live Updates: &nbsp;Light to moderate rain expected across several Maharashtra districts says IMD
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) Mumbai issued a nowcast warning at 4:20 PM IST on June 27, 2025. This warning indicates that light to moderate spells of rain are highly likely to occur at isolated places within the next 3-4 hours. The affected districts include Mumbai, Ratnagiri, Sindhudurg, Kolhapur, Thane, Nashik, Dhule, and Nanded. Residents in these areas should be prepared for sudden rainfall

Mumbai Rains Live Updates: &nbsp;Light to moderate rain expected across several Maharashtra districts says IMD
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) Mumbai issued a nowcast warning at 4:20 PM IST on June 27, 2025. This warning indicates that light to moderate spells of rain are highly likely to occur at isolated places within the next 3-4 hours. The affected districts include Mumbai, Ratnagiri, Sindhudurg, Kolhapur, Thane, Nashik, Dhule, and Nanded. Residents in these areas should be prepared for sudden rainfall

Mumbai Rains Live Updates: High tide of 4.05 metres anticipated in the early hours of Saturday
A high tide measuring 4.73 metres is expected at 1:40 PM today. Another <a href="https://mid-day.com/amp/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-to-witness-seasons-highest-tide-today-warns-bmc-23578709" rel="nofollow">high tide</a> of 4.05 metres is anticipated in the early hours of June 28 at 1:26 AM. Meanwhile, a low tide will occur at 7:50 PM today at 1.50 metres, followed by a second low tide at 7:23 AM tomorrow, reaching 0.57 metres.

Mumbai Rains Live Updates: High tide of 4.05 metres anticipated in the early hours of Saturday
A high tide measuring 4.73 metres is expected at 1:40 PM today. Another high tide of 4.05 metres is anticipated in the early hours of June 28 at 1:26 AM. Meanwhile, a low tide will occur at 7:50 PM today at 1.50 metres, followed by a second low tide at 7:23 AM tomorrow, reaching 0.57 metres.

Mumbai Rains Live Updates: IMD issues yellow alert for Mumbai
The Indian Meteorological Department in its latest weather forecast has issued a yellow alert for Mumbai on June 27, predicting heavy rainfall.

Mumbai Rains Live Updates: IMD issues yellow alert for Mumbai
The Indian Meteorological Department in its latest weather forecast has issued a yellow alert for Mumbai on June 27, predicting heavy rainfall.

Mumbai Rains Live Updates: Cloudy weather with mild showers expected today in Mumbai and suburbs
The city and its suburbs are expected to experience a generally cloudy sky throughout the day, with intermittent moderate to heavy rainfall, according to the latest Mumbai weather updates by the <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-rains-imd-issues-orange-alert-for-mumbai-thane-and-palghar-predicts-thunderstorm-rains-23569288" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">India Meteorological Department </a>(IMD).

Mumbai Rains Live Updates: Cloudy weather with mild showers expected today in Mumbai and suburbs
The city and its suburbs are expected to experience a generally cloudy sky throughout the day, with intermittent moderate to heavy rainfall, according to the latest Mumbai weather updates by the India Meteorological Department (IMD).

Mumbai News Live Updates: Bird strikes double at Mumbai airport since 2020, concerns rise
Incidents of bird strikes on aircraft taking off from <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-rains-mumbai-airport-is-now-monsoon-ready-says-csmia-after-runway-maintenance-works-23538125" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport </a>(CSMIA) have more than doubled in the last four years, raising serious concerns for aviation safety. Official data reveals that the number of bird strikes rose from 20 in 2020 to 59 in 2024. In just the first six months of 2025, 19 such incidents have already been reported near the Mumbai airport.

Mumbai News Live Updates: Bird strikes double at Mumbai airport since 2020, concerns rise
Incidents of bird strikes on aircraft taking off from Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) have more than doubled in the last four years, raising serious concerns for aviation safety. Official data reveals that the number of bird strikes rose from 20 in 2020 to 59 in 2024. In just the first six months of 2025, 19 such incidents have already been reported near the Mumbai airport.

Mumbai Rains Live Updates: Water stock in city&rsquo;s seven reservoirs rises to 37.16 per cent
The water levels in lakes supplying drinking water to Mumbai have risen following heavy rainfall in their catchment areas. According to <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-rains-water-levels-in-citys-seven-reservoirs-reach-26-84-per-cent-23575424" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation</a> (BMC) data, the combined stock in the seven reservoirs that provide water to the city now stands at 37.16 per cent. As per BMC records on Friday (June 27), the collective water stock in these reservoirs is 5,37,788 million litres, which amounts to 37.16 per cent of their total capacity.

Mumbai Rains Live Updates: Water stock in city&rsquo;s seven reservoirs rises to 37.16 per cent
The water levels in lakes supplying drinking water to Mumbai have risen following heavy rainfall in their catchment areas. According to Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) data, the combined stock in the seven reservoirs that provide water to the city now stands at 37.16 per cent. As per BMC records on Friday (June 27), the collective water stock in these reservoirs is 5,37,788 million litres, which amounts to 37.16 per cent of their total capacity.

Mumbai News Live Updates: Bangladeshi woman with Indian passport arrested at Mumbai airport
The Mumbai police on June 24 arrested a 36-year-old Bangladeshi woman, Champa Mandal alias Sweety Khatun, at <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-rains-mumbai-airport-is-now-monsoon-ready-says-csmia-after-runway-maintenance-works-23538125" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport</a> for attempting to fly to Dhaka using an Indian passport, which they later discovered was acquired using fake documents. Authorities have since handed over her eight-year-old daughter to her Indian father.

Mumbai News Live Updates: Bangladeshi woman with Indian passport arrested at Mumbai airport
The Mumbai police on June 24 arrested a 36-year-old Bangladeshi woman, Champa Mandal alias Sweety Khatun, at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport for attempting to fly to Dhaka using an Indian passport, which they later discovered was acquired using fake documents. Authorities have since handed over her eight-year-old daughter to her Indian father.

Mumbai News Live Updates: New panel to be formed to resolve transporters` issues over traffic e-challans in Maharashtra
On Thursday, the Maharashtra Transport Minister <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/new-panel-to-be-formed-to-resolve-transporters-issues-over-traffic-e-challans-in-maharashtra-says-state-transport-minister-pratap-sarnaik-23578969" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Pratap Sarnaik</a> directed the formation of a new panel to address the issues faced by transporters due to the e-challan system, officials said on Thursday. The committee will include officials from the Transport Department, police, and experts, along with representatives from transport associations, and is expected to submit its report within a month, they said.
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Mumbai News Live Updates: New panel to be formed to resolve transporters` issues over traffic e-challans in Maharashtra
On Thursday, the Maharashtra Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik directed the formation of a new panel to address the issues faced by transporters due to the e-challan system, officials said on Thursday. The committee will include officials from the Transport Department, police, and experts, along with representatives from transport associations, and is expected to submit its report within a month, they said.
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Mumbai News Live Updates: Urban rules must change for better parking, says Pratap Sarnaik&nbsp;
To tackle traffic congestion across Mumbai and its suburbs, the Urban Development Department must introduce parking-specific amendments to urban policies within the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) jurisdiction, <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/new-panel-to-be-formed-to-resolve-transporters-issues-over-traffic-e-challans-in-maharashtra-says-state-transport-minister-pratap-sarnaik-23578969" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik</a> said. He was speaking during a meeting with municipal commissioners from the MMRDA region at Mantralaya.

Mumbai News Live Updates: Urban rules must change for better parking, says Pratap Sarnaik&nbsp;
To tackle traffic congestion across Mumbai and its suburbs, the Urban Development Department must introduce parking-specific amendments to urban policies within the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) jurisdiction, Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik said. He was speaking during a meeting with municipal commissioners from the MMRDA region at Mantralaya.

Mumbai News Live Updates: Bangkok-bound Air India flight `held back` at Mumbai airport for over 5 hours
A Bangkok-bound <a href="https://mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/maharashtra-indigo-announces-commercial-flights-from-navi-mumbai-airport-from-november-23553732" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Air India flight</a> from the city was held back for over five hours on June 25, after some hay was found stuck in one of the aircraft`s wings, the airline has said, reported news agency PTI. This was immediately attended to, and the aircraft was subsequently cleared for operation, Air India said in a statement.

Mumbai News Live Updates: Bangkok-bound Air India flight `held back` at Mumbai airport for over 5 hours
A Bangkok-bound Air India flight from the city was held back for over five hours on June 25, after some hay was found stuck in one of the aircraft`s wings, the airline has said, reported news agency PTI. This was immediately attended to, and the aircraft was subsequently cleared for operation, Air India said in a statement.

Mumbai News Live Updates: Sharad Pawar urges India to take a clear stand on West Asia tensions
Nationalist Congress Party-Sharadchandra Pawar (NCP-SP) president <a href="https://mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-police-officer-found-dead-on-ghatkopar-skywalk-after-going-missing-on-june-11-23573786" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Sharad Pawar</a> on Friday stated that India is losing its neutral stance in global matters, especially with Gulf countries, due to recent decisions taken by the central government, reported ANI. He also criticised the way US President Donald Trump claimed credit for certain international developments without having proper authority, saying this has upset many countries, including those in Europe and the Gulf.

Mumbai News Live Updates: Sharad Pawar urges India to take a clear stand on West Asia tensions
Nationalist Congress Party-Sharadchandra Pawar (NCP-SP) president Sharad Pawar on Friday stated that India is losing its neutral stance in global matters, especially with Gulf countries, due to recent decisions taken by the central government, reported ANI. He also criticised the way US President Donald Trump claimed credit for certain international developments without having proper authority, saying this has upset many countries, including those in Europe and the Gulf.

Mumbai News Live Updates: Thane court acquits two men of murder
A court in Maharashtra`s <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-crime-news/article/suspicion-however-strong-cant-take-place-of-proof-thane-court-acquits-woman-in-murder-case-23578798" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Thane district</a> has acquitted two men in a 5-year-old murder case, holding that the prosecution could not prove any of the circumstances necessary for conviction based on circumstantial evidence, reported news agency PTI. In his order of June 19, a copy of which was made available on Friday, Additional Sessions Judge A N Sirsikar gave relief to Rahul Bharat Bhise (36) and Datta Bhujang Misal (39), who had been in judicial custody since their arrest soon after the crime, reported PTI.

Mumbai News Live Updates: Thane court acquits two men of murder
A court in Maharashtra`s Thane district has acquitted two men in a 5-year-old murder case, holding that the prosecution could not prove any of the circumstances necessary for conviction based on circumstantial evidence, reported news agency PTI. In his order of June 19, a copy of which was made available on Friday, Additional Sessions Judge A N Sirsikar gave relief to Rahul Bharat Bhise (36) and Datta Bhujang Misal (39), who had been in judicial custody since their arrest soon after the crime, reported PTI.

Mumbai News Live Updates: MNS leader Sandeep Deshpande says, United morcha will bring significant change in Maharashtra
Prominent <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mns-and-shiv-sena-to-protests-against-state-governments-three-language-policy-in-schools-23579540" rel="nofollow">MNS </a>leader Sandeep Deshpande, says that "This united morcha will bring significant change in Maharashtra. Sanyukta Maharashtra 2.0 will be remembered because of this march."

Mumbai News Live Updates: MNS leader Sandeep Deshpande says, United morcha will bring significant change in Maharashtra
Prominent MNS leader Sandeep Deshpande, says that "This united morcha will bring significant change in Maharashtra. Sanyukta Maharashtra 2.0 will be remembered because of this march."

Mumbai News Live Updates: Sanjay Raut says, MNS and Shiv Sena (UBT) will coordinate to finalise the protest&rsquo;s timing and place
Although both Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) and Uddhav Thackeray&rsquo;s Shiv Sena (UBT) are holding protest rallies, they stand united in opposing the state&rsquo;s decision. The original July 6 date was shifted to avoid overlapping with Ashadi Ekadashi. Sanjay Raut said that both MNS and <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mns-and-shiv-sena-to-protests-against-state-governments-three-language-policy-in-schools-23579540" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Shiv Sena </a>(UBT) will coordinate to finalise the protest&rsquo;s timing and place.

Mumbai News Live Updates: Sanjay Raut says, MNS and Shiv Sena (UBT) will coordinate to finalise the protest&rsquo;s timing and place
Although both Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) and Uddhav Thackeray&rsquo;s Shiv Sena (UBT) are holding protest rallies, they stand united in opposing the state&rsquo;s decision. The original July 6 date was shifted to avoid overlapping with Ashadi Ekadashi. Sanjay Raut said that both MNS and Shiv Sena (UBT) will coordinate to finalise the protest&rsquo;s timing and place.

Mumbai News Live Updates: Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut backs joint protest
Amid the growing uproar over <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/cbse-s-two-exam-plan-for-class-10-boards-what-parents-and-educators-have-to-say-23578897" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Maharashtra</a>&rsquo;s new three-language policy in schools, estranged Thackeray cousins &mdash; Raj and Uddhav &mdash; are gearing up to intensify their resistance. The policy is widely perceived as a veiled attempt to enforce Hindi on students across the state.

Mumbai News Live Updates: Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut backs joint protest
Amid the growing uproar over Maharashtra&rsquo;s new three-language policy in schools, estranged Thackeray cousins &mdash; Raj and Uddhav &mdash; are gearing up to intensify their resistance. The policy is widely perceived as a veiled attempt to enforce Hindi on students across the state.

Mumbai News Live Updates: Eknath Shinde slams Rahul Gandhi over his allegations of "election rigging" in the Maharashtra Assembly elections
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Tuesday slammed <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/dharavi-redevelopment-project-dharavis-redevelopment-is-our-social-commitment-says-maharashtra-deputy-cm-eknath-shinde-23554710" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Congress</a> leader and Leader of Opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi over his repeated allegations of "election rigging" in the Maharashtra Assembly elections, terming it as "unfortunate", reported ANI. Shiv Sena leader Eknath Shinde suggested that Congress leader Rahul Gandhi should approach the Election Commission or the courts, instead of "confusing people" with repeated allegations.

Mumbai News Live Updates: Eknath Shinde slams Rahul Gandhi over his allegations of "election rigging" in the Maharashtra Assembly elections
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Tuesday slammed Congress leader and Leader of Opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi over his repeated allegations of "election rigging" in the Maharashtra Assembly elections, terming it as "unfortunate", reported ANI. Shiv Sena leader Eknath Shinde suggested that Congress leader Rahul Gandhi should approach the Election Commission or the courts, instead of "confusing people" with repeated allegations.

Mumbai News Live Updates: Eknath Shinde urges citizens to opt for `collective planning` of cluster redevelopment
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/every-rupee-spent-on-development-must-reach-the-common-people-deputy-cm-eknath-shinde-23576281" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Eknath Shinde</a> on Thursday urged people to opt for cluster redevelopment instead of isolated redevelopment projects, as the former allows for integrated urban renewal with better infrastructure, open spaces, and civic amenities, according to the news agency PTI.

Mumbai News Live Updates: Eknath Shinde urges citizens to opt for `collective planning` of cluster redevelopment
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Thursday urged people to opt for cluster redevelopment instead of isolated redevelopment projects, as the former allows for integrated urban renewal with better infrastructure, open spaces, and civic amenities, according to the news agency PTI.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Minister Pratap Sarnaik directs officials to submit reports concerning transporters` strike threat
The minister on Thursday directed officials to form a committee and submit a report within one month concerning the transporters` strike threat. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Minister Pratap Sarnaik directs officials to submit reports concerning transporters` strike threat
The minister on Thursday directed officials to form a committee and submit a report within one month concerning the transporters` strike threat. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Maharashtra transporters to go on strike from Jul 1 to protest e-challans; form panel, says Sarnaik 
Maharashtra Minister Pratap Sarnaik has said the government is committed to addressing the grievances of transport operators, who have threatened to go on strike from July 1 to protest against the e-challan system for traffic violations. (PTI)&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Maharashtra transporters to go on strike from Jul 1 to protest e-challans; form panel, says Sarnaik
Maharashtra Minister Pratap Sarnaik has said the government is committed to addressing the grievances of transport operators, who have threatened to go on strike from July 1 to protest against the e-challan system for traffic violations. (PTI)&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Final decision regarding three-language formula will be taken, says CM&nbsp;
Earlier on June 24, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis stated that the final decision regarding the three-language formula will be taken only after discussions with literateurs, language experts, political leaders, and all other concerned parties. (ANI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Final decision regarding three-language formula will be taken, says CM&nbsp;
Earlier on June 24, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis stated that the final decision regarding the three-language formula will be taken only after discussions with literateurs, language experts, political leaders, and all other concerned parties. (ANI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mother sidelined is not acceptable, says Aaditya&nbsp;
"If the pressure becomes too much and results in the mother tongue being sidelined, then that is not acceptable," he added. (ANI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mother sidelined is not acceptable, says Aaditya&nbsp;
"If the pressure becomes too much and results in the mother tongue being sidelined, then that is not acceptable," he added. (ANI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Hindi after Class 5 is fine, not before, says Pawar 
"My view is that Hindi should not be made compulsory in primary education. There is no issue with children learning Hindi after Class 5. But we must analyse how many languages a child of a certain age can realistically learn and what linguistic burden that places on them," Pawar said. (ANI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Hindi after Class 5 is fine, not before, says Pawar
"My view is that Hindi should not be made compulsory in primary education. There is no issue with children learning Hindi after Class 5. But we must analyse how many languages a child of a certain age can realistically learn and what linguistic burden that places on them," Pawar said. (ANI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Pawar says don&rsquo;t impose Hindi on primary school students 
Meanwhile, NCP chief Sharad Pawar said that while Hindi is widely spoken across the country, it should not be forced upon young students, especially at the primary level. (ANI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Pawar says don&rsquo;t impose Hindi on primary school students
Meanwhile, NCP chief Sharad Pawar said that while Hindi is widely spoken across the country, it should not be forced upon young students, especially at the primary level. (ANI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: No language should be forced, says Aaditya Thackeray firmly 
"We demand that no language should be forced. What we have been learning so far should continue. Education should be enhanced, but no language should be forced. Why is it just Hindi? How much do you want to burden the children? Focus on what they are already studying, restructure it is a little, make it better," he said. (ANI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: No language should be forced, says Aaditya Thackeray firmly
"We demand that no language should be forced. What we have been learning so far should continue. Education should be enhanced, but no language should be forced. Why is it just Hindi? How much do you want to burden the children? Focus on what they are already studying, restructure it is a little, make it better," he said. (ANI)

Mumbai LIVE updates: A 24-year-old man from Uttar Pradesh has been arrested from the Sewri area here with three pistols and ten cartridges, police said on Friday, PTI reported The accused was identified as Ajay Kumar Diwakar, a resident of Kanpur, said an official. We are closing the LIVE blog now

Mumbai LIVE Updates: Acting on a tip-off, the crime branch laid a trap and detained the accused near the Dockyard on Thursday

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