Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Simultaneous polls: JPC meets Maharashtra CM, political leaders
The Joint Parliamentary Committee on simultaneous polls on Monday met Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and other stakeholders in the state to ascertain their views. The JPC has been formed with regard to Constitution (129th Amendment) Bill 2024 and Union Territories Laws (Amendment) Bill 2024 on `One Nation, One Election`, which seeks to synchronise polls to the Lok Sabha and state assemblies with the aim of streamlining the electoral process: PTI

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Simultaneous polls: JPC meets Maharashtra CM, political leaders
The Joint Parliamentary Committee on simultaneous polls on Monday met Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and other stakeholders in the state to ascertain their views. The JPC has been formed with regard to Constitution (129th Amendment) Bill 2024 and Union Territories Laws (Amendment) Bill 2024 on `One Nation, One Election`, which seeks to synchronise polls to the Lok Sabha and state assemblies with the aim of streamlining the electoral process: PTI

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: After Sena`s `will go alone in Navi Mumbai polls` warning, BJP minister Naik hits back
Maharashtra minister and senior BJP leader Ganesh Naik on Monday said "no one needs to teach Navi Mumbaikars common sense", his comment being seen as a reply to Thane Lok Sabha MP Naresh Mhaske who had claimed his party could fight the civic polls there alone: PTI

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: After Sena`s `will go alone in Navi Mumbai polls` warning, BJP minister Naik hits back
Maharashtra minister and senior BJP leader Ganesh Naik on Monday said "no one needs to teach Navi Mumbaikars common sense", his comment being seen as a reply to Thane Lok Sabha MP Naresh Mhaske who had claimed his party could fight the civic polls there alone: PTI

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Mumbai News LIVE Updates: After protest by villagers, Latur officials take action against two stone crushing units
Action was taken against two stone crushing units in Latur after residents of two villages held a protest at the collectorate on Monday morning. Collector Varsha Thakur-Ghuge said the unit in Yashwantwadi has been ordered to be shut permanently, while the one at Kolgaon has been slapped with a penalty notice for illegal excavation activities. The collector also informed the PWD will survey houses that villagers said had developed cracks due to the activities at the two stone crushing units. Protesting villagers said the two units were also causing environmental harm and were affecting the health of people with high dust levels: PTI

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: After protest by villagers, Latur officials take action against two stone crushing units
Action was taken against two stone crushing units in Latur after residents of two villages held a protest at the collectorate on Monday morning. Collector Varsha Thakur-Ghuge said the unit in Yashwantwadi has been ordered to be shut permanently, while the one at Kolgaon has been slapped with a penalty notice for illegal excavation activities. The collector also informed the PWD will survey houses that villagers said had developed cracks due to the activities at the two stone crushing units. Protesting villagers said the two units were also causing environmental harm and were affecting the health of people with high dust levels: PTI

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: ED raids uncover crores in disproportionate assets in Vasai-Virar town planning, official suspended
A Vasai-Virar Municipal Corporation official accused of disproportionate assets was suspended on Monday. As per the order of VVMC commissioner Anil Pawar, the suspension of Deputy Director (Town Planning) YS Reddy is with retrospective effect from May 14. He has been suspended for alleged irregularities and violation of civic service rules, the order stated. The action comes after the Enforcement Directorate raided premises linked to Reddy in Palghar district and Hyderabad in Telangana on May 14. As per the ED, the searches yielded Rs 8.60 crore cash as well and diamonds and jewellery worth Rs 23.50 crore: PTI

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: ED raids uncover crores in disproportionate assets in Vasai-Virar town planning, official suspended
A Vasai-Virar Municipal Corporation official accused of disproportionate assets was suspended on Monday. As per the order of VVMC commissioner Anil Pawar, the suspension of Deputy Director (Town Planning) YS Reddy is with retrospective effect from May 14. He has been suspended for alleged irregularities and violation of civic service rules, the order stated. The action comes after the Enforcement Directorate raided premises linked to Reddy in Palghar district and Hyderabad in Telangana on May 14. As per the ED, the searches yielded Rs 8.60 crore cash as well and diamonds and jewellery worth Rs 23.50 crore: PTI

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Man whose account was used for online fraud gets bail
A Mumbai court has granted bail to a 56-year-old man held in an online fraud case by observing he appeared to be a "foolish person" whose account was used by an absconding accused for unlawful gain. As per the prosecution, Rs 8 lakh was taken from the account of a man who was promised huge profits in online share trading by the absconding accused. A sum of Rs 3 lakh was transferred to the account of Junaid Shaikh, who was held under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and Information Technology Act for forgery and other offences. In his plea, Shaikh claimed he was innocent and had been induced by the the absconding accused to open a bank account for a small payment. This account, he said, was used to receive defrauded funds. His bail plea was allowed by additional sessions judge Satyanarayan Navander earlier this month: PTI

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Man whose account was used for online fraud gets bail
A Mumbai court has granted bail to a 56-year-old man held in an online fraud case by observing he appeared to be a "foolish person" whose account was used by an absconding accused for unlawful gain. As per the prosecution, Rs 8 lakh was taken from the account of a man who was promised huge profits in online share trading by the absconding accused. A sum of Rs 3 lakh was transferred to the account of Junaid Shaikh, who was held under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and Information Technology Act for forgery and other offences. In his plea, Shaikh claimed he was innocent and had been induced by the the absconding accused to open a bank account for a small payment. This account, he said, was used to receive defrauded funds. His bail plea was allowed by additional sessions judge Satyanarayan Navander earlier this month: PTI

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Woman and her three-year-old daughter killed in car accident
A 32-year-old woman and her three-year-old daughter were killed while three members of their family were injured when the car they were travelling in overturned on the Dhule-Solapur Highway in Jalna district of Maharashtra, police said. The deceased have been identified as Rohini Amardeep Chavan and her daughter Nurvi. According to police, the Chavan family was travelling from Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar to Latur. The accident occurred after the driver lost control of the car near Wadigodri village, causing it to flip multiple times before landing on the roadside: PTI

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Woman and her three-year-old daughter killed in car accident
A 32-year-old woman and her three-year-old daughter were killed while three members of their family were injured when the car they were travelling in overturned on the Dhule-Solapur Highway in Jalna district of Maharashtra, police said. The deceased have been identified as Rohini Amardeep Chavan and her daughter Nurvi. According to police, the Chavan family was travelling from Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar to Latur. The accident occurred after the driver lost control of the car near Wadigodri village, causing it to flip multiple times before landing on the roadside: PTI

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Arrested student activist-scribe was using dark web for anti-national activities
The student activist-cum-journalist arrested earlier this month in Nagpur was allegedly using the dark web to post inflammatory comments and for other anti-national activities, a Maharashtra ATS official said on Monday. The dark web is a part of the internet that is not indexed by standard search engines and can only be accessed through specific software. It provides users with anonymity and is often associated with illegal activities, including drug trafficking and data breaches. Rejaz M Sheeba Sydeek (26) was arrested by Lakadganj police on May 7 from a hotel here after his online activities were placed under surveillance: PTI

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Arrested student activist-scribe was using dark web for anti-national activities
The student activist-cum-journalist arrested earlier this month in Nagpur was allegedly using the dark web to post inflammatory comments and for other anti-national activities, a Maharashtra ATS official said on Monday. The dark web is a part of the internet that is not indexed by standard search engines and can only be accessed through specific software. It provides users with anonymity and is often associated with illegal activities, including drug trafficking and data breaches.Rejaz M Sheeba Sydeek (26) was arrested by Lakadganj police on May 7 from a hotel here after his online activities were placed under surveillance: PTI

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;Two killed in lightning strike in Jalna district of Maharashtra
Two men were killed while another was seriously injured in a lightning strike in Jalna district of Maharashtra on Monday, officials said. In a similar incident, 17 domestic animals lost their lives in the Latur district. The Marathwada region is witnessing spells of pre-monsoon showers accompanied by bolts from the sky. The deceased men were identified as Sachin Bawaskar (30) and Ganesh Jadhav, both residents of Kautha Koli village. At 32.8 mm, the Marathwada region has recorded 256 per cent of the expected rainfall in six days so far this month: PTI

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;Two killed in lightning strike in Jalna district of Maharashtra
Two men were killed while another was seriously injured in a lightning strike in Jalna district of Maharashtra on Monday, officials said. In a similar incident, 17 domestic animals lost their lives in the Latur district. The Marathwada region is witnessing spells of pre-monsoon showers accompanied by bolts from the sky. The deceased men were identified as Sachin Bawaskar (30) and Ganesh Jadhav, both residents of Kautha Koli village. At 32.8 mm, the Marathwada region has recorded 256 per cent of the expected rainfall in six days so far this month: PTI

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: All 3 pillars of democracy are equal, but now only executive is dominant: Cong leader Chavan
Congress leader and former Union minister Prithviraj Chavan on Monday said as per the Constitution all three pillars of democracy are equal and they should respect each other, but in today`s context only executive is dominant. Talking to reporters here, Chavan reiterated the Congress`s opposition to the `one nation, one election` proposal brought by the Modi government. To a question on Chief Justice of India BR Gavai`s remarks in Mumbai that all three pillars of the Constitution -legislature, executive and judiciary - were equal, the Congress leader contended that he agreed with the assertion, but things were different now: PTI

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: All 3 pillars of democracy are equal, but now only executive is dominant: Cong leader Chavan
Congress leader and former Union minister Prithviraj Chavan on Monday said as per the Constitution all three pillars of democracy are equal and they should respect each other, but in today`s context only executive is dominant. Talking to reporters here, Chavan reiterated the Congress`s opposition to the `one nation, one election` proposal brought by the Modi government. To a question on Chief Justice of India BR Gavai`s remarks in Mumbai that all three pillars of the Constitution -legislature, executive and judiciary - were equal, the Congress leader contended that he agreed with the assertion, but things were different now: PTI

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Man held with 36 exotic reptiles at Mumbai international airport
The Customs officials seized 36 exotic reptiles from a passenger who landed at the Mumbai international airport from Bangkok and arrested him. They include 28 live, two dead orange-bearded dragons, and six white iguanas.The passenger was intercepted by officials on Sunday night after they noticed unusual movement in his bag during scanning, an official said. A wildlife rescue team from RAWW (Resqink Association for Wildlife Welfare) was called for assistance in opening the consignment, identifying and taking care of the species until further actions were to be initiated, said an official from the Forest Department: PTI

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Man held with 36 exotic reptiles at Mumbai international airport
The Customs officials seized 36 exotic reptiles from a passenger who landed at the Mumbai international airport from Bangkok and arrested him. They include 28 live, two dead orange-bearded dragons, and six white iguanas.The passenger was intercepted by officials on Sunday night after they noticed unusual movement in his bag during scanning, an official said. A wildlife rescue team from RAWW (Resqink Association for Wildlife Welfare) was called for assistance in opening the consignment, identifying and taking care of the species until further actions were to be initiated, said an official from the Forest Department: PTI

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Deaths of 2 patients at KEM Hospital not linked to COVID-19, no need to panic says BMC
Civic-run KEM Hospital on Monday clarified that the deaths of two patients at the medical facility in Mumbai were due to co-morbidities and not linked to COVID-19 as it advised people not to panic. The deaths of two COVID-19-infected patients - a 14 year-old girl and a woman aged 54 - have been reported at the King Edward Memorial (KEM) Hospital in Parel, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) said in a statement. However, hospital authorities have clarified that these deaths were not due to COVID-19, but serious diseases like nephrotic syndrome with hypocalcemic seizures and cancer, said the statement:&nbsp; PTI
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Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Deaths of 2 patients at KEM Hospital not linked to COVID-19, no need to panic says BMC
Civic-run KEM Hospital on Monday clarified that the deaths of two patients at the medical facility in Mumbai were due to co-morbidities and not linked to COVID-19 as it advised people not to panic. The deaths of two COVID-19-infected patients - a 14 year-old girl and a woman aged 54 - have been reported at the King Edward Memorial (KEM) Hospital in Parel, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) said in a statement. However, hospital authorities have clarified that these deaths were not due to COVID-19, but serious diseases like nephrotic syndrome with hypocalcemic seizures and cancer, said the statement:&nbsp; PTI
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Mumbai News LIVE Updates: CM Fadnavis hails legislature committees for crucial administrative, governance role
Legislature committees are an essential part of the functioning of the legislature and play a crucial role in enabling understanding of administrative and governance processes, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said on Monday. Speaking at the inauguration of the legislature committees formed for 2024-25, the CM said such committees are endowed with special powers to examine matters in detail: PTI

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: CM Fadnavis hails legislature committees for crucial administrative, governance role
Legislature committees are an essential part of the functioning of the legislature and play a crucial role in enabling understanding of administrative and governance processes, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said on Monday. Speaking at the inauguration of the legislature committees formed for 2024-25, the CM said such committees are endowed with special powers to examine matters in detail: PTI

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Process to invoke MCOCA has begun, says Ajit Pawar
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar on Monday said the process of invoking the stringent MCOCA has started in the case of a youth who was assaulted by a group of persons in Beed, a video of which has triggered widespread outrage. According to police, Shivraj Divte was abducted around 4 pm on Friday while he was returning from a religious event in Parli. He was taken to the Ratneshwar temple and attacked with sticks and iron rods. A few locals intervened and saved him. While the case has drawn parallels with the murder of Massajog sarpanch Santosh Deshmukh, which was seen as a Maratha-Vanjari tussle, Pawar insisted the latest incident had nothing to do with caste: PTI&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Process to invoke MCOCA has begun, says Ajit Pawar
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar on Monday said the process of invoking the stringent MCOCA has started in the case of a youth who was assaulted by a group of persons in Beed, a video of which has triggered widespread outrage. According to police, Shivraj Divte was abducted around 4 pm on Friday while he was returning from a religious event in Parli. He was taken to the Ratneshwar temple and attacked with sticks and iron rods. A few locals intervened and saved him. While the case has drawn parallels with the murder of Massajog sarpanch Santosh Deshmukh, which was seen as a Maratha-Vanjari tussle, Pawar insisted the latest incident had nothing to do with caste: PTI&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: How can we present our case on terror if we don`t agree on all-party delegations? says Cong leader Chavan&nbsp;
Congress leader and former Union minister Prithviraj Chavan on Monday asserted the Centre should have handled the issue of sending all-party diplomatic delegations abroad post-Operation Sindoor more adroitly and the controversy over the matter was unfortunate. The Modi government is sending seven all-party delegations to key partner countries, including United Nations Security Council members, later this month to convey India`s message of zero tolerance against terrorism following the Pahalgam massacre and the subsequent Operation Sindoor against Pakistan.Talking to reporters here, Chavan said Parliament should pass a unanimous resolution that Pakistan- Occupied Kashmir (PoK) will be taken back by India: PTI

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: How can we present our case on terror if we don`t agree on all-party delegations? says Cong leader Chavan&nbsp;
Congress leader and former Union minister Prithviraj Chavan on Monday asserted the Centre should have handled the issue of sending all-party diplomatic delegations abroad post-Operation Sindoor more adroitly and the controversy over the matter was unfortunate. The Modi government is sending seven all-party delegations to key partner countries, including United Nations Security Council members, later this month to convey India`s message of zero tolerance against terrorism following the Pahalgam massacre and the subsequent Operation Sindoor against Pakistan.Talking to reporters here, Chavan said Parliament should pass a unanimous resolution that Pakistan- Occupied Kashmir (PoK) will be taken back by India: PTI

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Transport minister proposes developing RTO land on PPP model to prevent encroachments&nbsp;
Maharashtra Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik has proposed developing land owned by the RTO (Regional Transport Office) on a PPP model to maximise revenue and prevent encroachments by slums. Addressing the inauguration of the Sub-Regional Transport Office (RTO) building in Kalyan on the weekend, Sarnaik highlighted the progress in constructing new RTO offices and proposed developing other RTO-owned lands on a Public Private Partnership model to maximise departmental benefit and prevent encroachments: PTI

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Transport minister proposes developing RTO land on PPP model to prevent encroachments&nbsp;
Maharashtra Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik has proposed developing land owned by the RTO (Regional Transport Office) on a PPP model to maximise revenue and prevent encroachments by slums. Addressing the inauguration of the Sub-Regional Transport Office (RTO) building in Kalyan on the weekend, Sarnaik highlighted the progress in constructing new RTO offices and proposed developing other RTO-owned lands on a Public Private Partnership model to maximise departmental benefit and prevent encroachments: PTI

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Consumer commission dismisses transgender person`s complaint against UAE consulate in Mumbai
A consumer redressal commission here has dismissed a transgender person`s complaint against the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Consulate General in Mumbai for denying her entry into Dubai despite issuing a visa. The Additional Mumbai Suburban District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission, in its recent order, said the scope of Consumer Protection Act, 2019 is limited to the jurisdiction of Indian territory and the UAE Consulate, being a sovereign authority of another country, falls outside this jurisdiction. It also said issuing a visa is a sovereign process and cannot be considered a deficiency in purpose or service: PTI

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Consumer commission dismisses transgender person`s complaint against UAE consulate in Mumbai
A consumer redressal commission here has dismissed a transgender person`s complaint against the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Consulate General in Mumbai for denying her entry into Dubai despite issuing a visa. The Additional Mumbai Suburban District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission, in its recent order, said the scope of Consumer Protection Act, 2019 is limited to the jurisdiction of Indian territory and the UAE Consulate, being a sovereign authority of another country, falls outside this jurisdiction. It also said issuing a visa is a sovereign process and cannot be considered a deficiency in purpose or service: PTI

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Cops unearth Rs 155 cr fraud, probe exposes web of fronts and genuine identities
Police have unearthed a Rs 155 crore fraud where a group of businessmen in Nagpur allegedly registered fake companies using the genuine identities of unsuspecting persons and routed black money through Hawala transactions, leading to the arrest of four individuals. An official said the scale of the fraud could be much higher as the accused had prima facie formed 50 to 60 bogus companies to commit suspicious transactions: PTI

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Cops unearth Rs 155 cr fraud, probe exposes web of fronts and genuine identities
Police have unearthed a Rs 155 crore fraud where a group of businessmen in Nagpur allegedly registered fake companies using the genuine identities of unsuspecting persons and routed black money through Hawala transactions, leading to the arrest of four individuals. An official said the scale of the fraud could be much higher as the accused had prima facie formed 50 to 60 bogus companies to commit suspicious transactions: PTI

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Man held with 7 kg of ganja and Rs 5 lakh in cash in Thane district
Police have arrested a 28-year-old man in Shahapur taluka of Maharashtra`s Thane district and seized 7 kilograms of ganja valued at Rs 2.10 lakh along with Rs 5 lakh in cash, a senior official said on Monday. Thane Superintendent of Police D S Swami said the arrest and seizure were the result of a joint action by the Vashind police and the Local Crime Branch (LCB). He elaborated on the proactive measures being taken by the police force to combat drug menace in the district located adjoining Mumbai: PTI

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Man held with 7 kg of ganja and Rs 5 lakh in cash in Thane district
Police have arrested a 28-year-old man in Shahapur taluka of Maharashtra`s Thane district and seized 7 kilograms of ganja valued at Rs 2.10 lakh along with Rs 5 lakh in cash, a senior official said on Monday. Thane Superintendent of Police D S Swami said the arrest and seizure were the result of a joint action by the Vashind police and the Local Crime Branch (LCB). He elaborated on the proactive measures being taken by the police force to combat drug menace in the district located adjoining Mumbai: PTI

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Not all road works in Mumbai will be completed before May 31 monsoon deadline says BJP MLA Shelar
Significant progress has been made in road works in Mumbai but not all of it will be completed before May 31, the deadline set by authorities ahead of monsoon, Maharashtra minister Ashish Shelar said on Monday. The BJP MLA was speaking to reporters after visiting various areas in the metropolis to check road works ahead of monsoon. "Sixty-five per cent of the ongoing road construction work in Mumbai is complete. However, officials have told me the remaining work cannot be completed by May 31. I have directed officials to ensure all road curing is done by May 20. No new work should commence in the days ahead of the monsoon," Shelar said: PTI

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Not all road works in Mumbai will be completed before May 31 monsoon deadline says BJP MLA Shelar
Significant progress has been made in road works in Mumbai but not all of it will be completed before May 31, the deadline set by authorities ahead of monsoon, Maharashtra minister Ashish Shelar said on Monday. The BJP MLA was speaking to reporters after visiting various areas in the metropolis to check road works ahead of monsoon."Sixty-five per cent of the ongoing road construction work in Mumbai is complete. However, officials have told me the remaining work cannot be completed by May 31. I have directed officials to ensure all road curing is done by May 20. No new work should commence in the days ahead of the monsoon," Shelar said: PTI

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: A student activist-journalist was arrested under UAPA for being active on the dark web, claims Nagpur ATS
The student activist-cum-journalist arrested earlier this month under stringent UAPA and Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita provisions for allegedly preparing to wage war against the country and supporting terror outfits was active on the dark web, an official of the Nagpur unit of Maharashtra ATS said on Monday. Rejaz M Sheeba Sydeek (26) was arrested by Lakadganj police on May 7 from a hotel here after his online activities were placed under surveillance. His house in Kerala was raided on May 11, which led to recovery of incriminating documents, the official said: PTI

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: A student activist-journalist was arrested under UAPA for being active on the dark web, claims Nagpur ATS
The student activist-cum-journalist arrested earlier this month under stringent UAPA and Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita provisions for allegedly preparing to wage war against the country and supporting terror outfits was active on the dark web, an official of the Nagpur unit of Maharashtra ATS said on Monday. Rejaz M Sheeba Sydeek (26) was arrested by Lakadganj police on May 7 from a hotel here after his online activities were placed under surveillance.His house in Kerala was raided on May 11, which led to recovery of incriminating documents, the official said: PTI

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: SC has taken significant initiative to translate judgments into regional languages says Justice Oka
The Supreme Court has embarked on a significant initiative to translate its judgments, originally delivered in English, into major regional languages with the aim of making justice more accessible to citizens, apex court judge Abhay Oka said. Delivering a speech as chief guest at the graduation ceremony of Vidya Prasarak Mandal`s TMC Law College in Thane on Saturday, Justice Oka said thousands of judicial decisions have been translated into many languages of the country in the last three years: PTI

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: SC has taken significant initiative to translate judgments into regional languages says Justice Oka
The Supreme Court has embarked on a significant initiative to translate its judgments, originally delivered in English, into major regional languages with the aim of making justice more accessible to citizens, apex court judge Abhay Oka said. Delivering a speech as chief guest at the graduation ceremony of Vidya Prasarak Mandal`s TMC Law College in Thane on Saturday, Justice Oka said thousands of judicial decisions have been translated into many languages of the country in the last three years: PTI

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Traffic fines in India top Rs 12,000 crore, exceeding GDP of several small nations: Report 
A recent survey report by CARS24 has revealed that traffic violation fines imposed in India have surpassed the GDP of many small nations. (ANI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Traffic fines in India top Rs 12,000 crore, exceeding GDP of several small nations: Report
A recent survey report by CARS24 has revealed that traffic violation fines imposed in India have surpassed the GDP of many small nations. (ANI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Inappropriate to hold victory rallies when war is not over: MNS leader Amit Thackeray 
Maharashtra Navnirman Sena leader Amit Thackeray on Monday expressed concern about the BJP`s Tiranga Yatras to celebrate Operation Sindoor, stating that it was inappropriate to hold victory rallies when the war is not over and a temporary truce is in place. (PTI)&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Inappropriate to hold victory rallies when war is not over: MNS leader Amit Thackeray
Maharashtra Navnirman Sena leader Amit Thackeray on Monday expressed concern about the BJP`s Tiranga Yatras to celebrate Operation Sindoor, stating that it was inappropriate to hold victory rallies when the war is not over and a temporary truce is in place. (PTI)&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Inappropriate to hold victory rallies when war is not over: MNS leader Amit Thackeray 
Maharashtra Navnirman Sena leader Amit Thackeray on Monday expressed concern about the BJP`s Tiranga Yatras to celebrate Operation Sindoor, stating that it was inappropriate to hold victory rallies when the war is not over and a temporary truce is in place. State Minister Ashish Shelar, however, slammed Thackeray`s remark, saying the rallies were not mere political events but tributes to the courage of Indian soldiers. (PTI)&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Inappropriate to hold victory rallies when war is not over: MNS leader Amit Thackeray
Maharashtra Navnirman Sena leader Amit Thackeray on Monday expressed concern about the BJP`s Tiranga Yatras to celebrate Operation Sindoor, stating that it was inappropriate to hold victory rallies when the war is not over and a temporary truce is in place.State Minister Ashish Shelar, however, slammed Thackeray`s remark, saying the rallies were not mere political events but tributes to the courage of Indian soldiers. (PTI)&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Scanner catches fire at Maharashtra legislature complex entry gate 
A scanner at one of the entry gates at the Maharashtra legislature complex in south Mumbai caught fire on Monday, officials said. Nobody was injured in the incident, which occurred around 3 pm. A civic official said security staff doused the blaze within five minutes. Two fire engines and other vehicles of the Fire Brigade were dispatched to the spot. (PTI)&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Scanner catches fire at Maharashtra legislature complex entry gate
A scanner at one of the entry gates at the Maharashtra legislature complex in south Mumbai caught fire on Monday, officials said.Nobody was injured in the incident, which occurred around 3 pm. A civic official said security staff doused the blaze within five minutes. Two fire engines and other vehicles of the Fire Brigade were dispatched to the spot. (PTI)&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Man dies while rescuing 8-year-old girl from nullah in Mumbai 
A 28-year-old man died while rescuing a child from a nullah in the eastern suburbs here, police said on Monday. The incident occurred in the Ramabai Nagar area in Ghatkopar on Sunday afternoon, an official said. (PTI)&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Man dies while rescuing 8-year-old girl from nullah in Mumbai
A 28-year-old man died while rescuing a child from a nullah in the eastern suburbs here, police said on Monday. The incident occurred in the Ramabai Nagar area in Ghatkopar on Sunday afternoon, an official said. (PTI)&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;Sharad Pawar criticises Sanjay Raut`s statement on diplomatic delegation of MPs for `Operation Sindoor` 
NCP SP chief Sharad Pawar has criticised Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut for his remarks regarding the diplomatic delegation of Indian Members of Parliament sent abroad in connection with `Operation Sindoor.` (ANI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;Sharad Pawar criticises Sanjay Raut`s statement on diplomatic delegation of MPs for `Operation Sindoor`
NCP SP chief Sharad Pawar has criticised Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut for his remarks regarding the diplomatic delegation of Indian Members of Parliament sent abroad in connection with `Operation Sindoor.` (ANI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Fire at the entrance security check of Vidhan Bhavan premises 
The Speaker of the Vidhan Bhavan claims they suspect a short circuit in the scanning machine installed at the security check cabin. Rahul Narvekar, speaker of the state assembly, says the fire is under control.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Fire at the entrance security check of Vidhan Bhavan premises
The Speaker of the Vidhan Bhavan claims they suspect a short circuit in the scanning machine installed at the security check cabin. Rahul Narvekar, speaker of the state assembly, says the fire is under control.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Maharashtra govt issues directives to strengthen healthcare system
Maharashtra Health Minister Prakash Abitkar on Monday directed officials to submit a proposal for framing a Health Policy and issued various instructions aimed at enhancing healthcare delivery and administration. The minister instructed officials to follow up on the Women and Child Welfare Department`s government resolution to include staff from the Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana in relevant operations.He emphasised maintaining transparency in the transfer process of medical officers: PTI

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Maharashtra govt issues directives to strengthen healthcare system
Maharashtra Health Minister Prakash Abitkar on Monday directed officials to submit a proposal for framing a Health Policy and issued various instructions aimed at enhancing healthcare delivery and administration. The minister instructed officials to follow up on the Women and Child Welfare Department`s government resolution to include staff from the Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana in relevant operations.He emphasised maintaining transparency in the transfer process of medical officers: PTI

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: In space-starved city like Mumbai, seized or abandoned vehicles can`t be dumped in public places says High Court
Mumbai`s streets, gasping for space, can no longer double as graveyards for abandoned vehicles, the Bombay High Court has said with a clear order to all police stations for strict implementation of the traffic police`s directives for disposal of such vehicles. A bench of Justices G S Kulkarni and Advait Sethna said mere dumping of such vehicles at a dumping yard won`t suffice and called for continuous action to dispose of them: PTI

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: In space-starved city like Mumbai, seized or abandoned vehicles can`t be dumped in public places says High Court
Mumbai`s streets, gasping for space, can no longer double as graveyards for abandoned vehicles, the Bombay High Court has said with a clear order to all police stations for strict implementation of the traffic police`s directives for disposal of such vehicles. A bench of Justices G S Kulkarni and Advait Sethna said mere dumping of such vehicles at a dumping yard won`t suffice and called for continuous action to dispose of them: PTI

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Missing mentally-ill woman reunited with family using Google search
A mentally-ill woman who went missing from Maharashtra`s Thane district five months ago was reunited with her family by an organisation with the help of Google search. Fuldevi Sant Lal (50), a native of Uttar Pradesh, went missing from her relative`s house in Shahapur in December 2024 and was found by the police in a state of destitution in the Nallasopara area of Palghar district. The woman was admitted to Samarth Ashram, run by Jeevan Anand Sanstha, an NGO working to rehabilitate underprivileged persons, where volunteers and staffers used Google search to find her village and track down her relatives, a release stated: PTI

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Missing mentally-ill woman reunited with family using Google search
A mentally-ill woman who went missing from Maharashtra`s Thane district five months ago was reunited with her family by an organisation with the help of Google search. Fuldevi Sant Lal (50), a native of Uttar Pradesh, went missing from her relative`s house in Shahapur in December 2024 and was found by the police in a state of destitution in the Nallasopara area of Palghar district. The woman was admitted to Samarth Ashram, run by Jeevan Anand Sanstha, an NGO working to rehabilitate underprivileged persons, where volunteers and staffers used Google search to find her village and track down her relatives, a release stated: PTI

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Body of Maharashtra engineer fished out of Odisha river, drowned while bathing 
The body of another young engineer who went missing while bathing in a river in Odisha`s Cuttack was found on Monday morning, police said. (PTI)&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Body of Maharashtra engineer fished out of Odisha river, drowned while bathing
The body of another young engineer who went missing while bathing in a river in Odisha`s Cuttack was found on Monday morning, police said. (PTI)&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;Missing mentally-ill woman reunited with family using Google search 
A mentally-ill woman who went missing from Maharashtra`s Thane district five months ago was reunited with her family by an organisation with the help of a Google search. (PTI)&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;Missing mentally-ill woman reunited with family using Google search
A mentally-ill woman who went missing from Maharashtra`s Thane district five months ago was reunited with her family by an organisation with the help of a Google search. (PTI)&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Don`t bring local-level politics into India`s global outreach on terror: Pawar tells Raut 
NCP (SP) president Sharad Pawar on Monday virtually snubbed Sanjay Raut, advising him against bringing "local level politics" in India`s global outreach efforts, a day after the Shiv Sena (UBT) leader called for boycotting the Centre`s move to send delegations to various countries. (PTI)&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Don`t bring local-level politics into India`s global outreach on terror: Pawar tells Raut
NCP (SP) president Sharad Pawar on Monday virtually snubbed Sanjay Raut, advising him against bringing "local level politics" in India`s global outreach efforts, a day after the Shiv Sena (UBT) leader called for boycotting the Centre`s move to send delegations to various countries. (PTI)&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: GS1 India to Host GS1 General Assembly 2025 in Mumbai: `Building Bridges for a Better Tomorrow` 
GS1 India is proud to host the GS1 General Assembly 2025 in Mumbai from 20th to 22nd May 2025. With the theme `Building Bridges for a Better Tomorrow,` this prestigious annual global event brings together leaders and change makers to shape the future of global supply chains.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: GS1 India to Host GS1 General Assembly 2025 in Mumbai: `Building Bridges for a Better Tomorrow`
GS1 India is proud to host the GS1 General Assembly 2025 in Mumbai from 20th to 22nd May 2025. With the theme `Building Bridges for a Better Tomorrow,` this prestigious annual global event brings together leaders and change makers to shape the future of global supply chains.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Four killed after car collides with truck in Gadchiroli 
Four people were killed when their car collided with a truck on a highway in Maharashtra`s Gadchiroli district, police said on Monday. &nbsp;(PTI)&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Four killed after car collides with truck in Gadchiroli
Four people were killed when their car collided with a truck on a highway in Maharashtra`s Gadchiroli district, police said on Monday. &nbsp;(PTI)&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;Thane MACT awards Rs 16 lakh compensation to family of man killed in 2017 accident 
The Motor Accident Claims Tribunal (MACT) in Thane, Maharashtra, has awarded Rs 16 lakh in compensation to the family of a 42-year-old man who died in a motorcycle accident in 2017. MACT member S N Shah held the insurer, Bajaj Allianz General Insurance Company Ltd., liable to pay the compensation first, even though the driver of the offending vehicle did not possess a valid licence at the time of the accident, reported news agency PTI.&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;Thane MACT awards Rs 16 lakh compensation to family of man killed in 2017 accident
The Motor Accident Claims Tribunal (MACT) in Thane, Maharashtra, has awarded Rs 16 lakh in compensation to the family of a 42-year-old man who died in a motorcycle accident in 2017. MACT member S N Shah held the insurer, Bajaj Allianz General Insurance Company Ltd., liable to pay the compensation first, even though the driver of the offending vehicle did not possess a valid licence at the time of the accident, reported news agency PTI.&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: FIR against more than 100 people for unauthorised protests in Thane district 
A case has been registered against more than 100 people who participated in human chain protests allegedly held without permission in Maharashtra`s Thane district, police said on Monday. Police on Saturday registered a first information report for the protests held at six places in the Mumbra area, an official said. (PTI)&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: FIR against more than 100 people for unauthorised protests in Thane district
A case has been registered against more than 100 people who participated in human chain protests allegedly held without permission in Maharashtra`s Thane district, police said on Monday. Police on Saturday registered a first information report for the protests held at six places in the Mumbra area, an official said. (PTI)&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;Malwani police arrest duo in disturbing child murder, rape case 
In a heart-wrenching and disturbing incident, the Malwani police have arrested a 30-year-old woman and her 19-year-old boyfriend for the alleged murder and rape of woman`s two and half-year-old daughter. According to the police sources, the case came to light when the child was brought to a government hospital located in Malvani Janakalyan Nagar for treatment late at night. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-crime-news/article/mumbai-30-year-old-woman-teen-boyfriend-arrested-for-rape-and-murder-of-2-5-year-old-daughter-23546745" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Read more</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;Malwani police arrest duo in disturbing child murder, rape case
In a heart-wrenching and disturbing incident, the Malwani police have arrested a 30-year-old woman and her 19-year-old boyfriend for the alleged murder and rape of woman`s two and half-year-old daughter. According to the police sources, the case came to light when the child was brought to a government hospital located in Malvani Janakalyan Nagar for treatment late at night. Read more

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Andheri: 28-year-old man held for running prostitution racket
The Amboli police busted a prostitution racket and arrested a 28-year-old man while also rescuing a 30-year-old woman from a hotel lodge in Andheri West. Police have identified the accused as Mohammed Gulab Fulbabu Shaikh, alias Sarfaraz, a resident of Versova and a native of Bihar. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-crime-news/article/28-year-old-man-held-for-running-prostitution-racket-in-andheri-23546567">Read more.</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Andheri: 28-year-old man held for running prostitution racket
The Amboli police busted a prostitution racket and arrested a 28-year-old man while also rescuing a 30-year-old woman from a hotel lodge in Andheri West. Police have identified the accused as Mohammed Gulab Fulbabu Shaikh, alias Sarfaraz, a resident of Versova and a native of Bihar. Read more.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Shashi Tharoor firm on joining anti-terror delegation; Sena leader urges party switch
The Shashi Tharoor controversy continues to generate more heat than the Mumbai mercury. The Congress MP is &lsquo;Tharoor-ly&rsquo; sure and stated he is firm on his decision to accept the Centre&rsquo;s invitation to lead a multi-party delegation overseas, as emissaries for India&rsquo;s zero-tolerance-for-terror message after Operation Sindoor. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/tharoor-ly-certain-about-the-choice-23546569">Read more.</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Shashi Tharoor firm on joining anti-terror delegation; Sena leader urges party switch
The Shashi Tharoor controversy continues to generate more heat than the Mumbai mercury. The Congress MP is &lsquo;Tharoor-ly&rsquo; sure and stated he is firm on his decision to accept the Centre&rsquo;s invitation to lead a multi-party delegation overseas, as emissaries for India&rsquo;s zero-tolerance-for-terror message after Operation Sindoor. Read more.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Study urges broader approach to nature campaigns with &lsquo;flagship entities&rsquo;
When one thinks of conservation symbols, emblematic species such as pandas, tigers, elephants, polar bears, and dolphins typically come to mind. These iconic animals, known as flagship species, are commonly used in conservation campaigns to capture public attention and mobilise support for environmental goals. However, a new study by an international team of researchers argues that the concept of conservation flagships should be more diverse, extending beyond species to a broader range of categories. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/researchers-propose-flagship-entities-to-connect-people-with-nature-and-boost-conservation-impact-23546571">Read more.</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Study urges broader approach to nature campaigns with &lsquo;flagship entities&rsquo;
When one thinks of conservation symbols, emblematic species such as pandas, tigers, elephants, polar bears, and dolphins typically come to mind. These iconic animals, known as flagship species, are commonly used in conservation campaigns to capture public attention and mobilise support for environmental goals. However, a new study by an international team of researchers argues that the concept of conservation flagships should be more diverse, extending beyond species to a broader range of categories. Read more.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Film producer and her lawyer booked for demanding Rs 20 lakh as extortion
The Malvani police booked a small-budget film producer and her lawyer for allegedly demanding Rs 20 lakh as extortion from a local businessman. According to police sources, the woman had filed a molestation case against the businessman several months ago. However, during the investigation, the businessman presented key evidence, including a voice recording purportedly revealing that the woman demanded Rs 20 lakh to withdraw the case. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/film-producer-and-her-lawyer-booked-for-demanding-rs-20-lakh-as-extortion-23546573">Read more.</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Film producer and her lawyer booked for demanding Rs 20 lakh as extortion
The Malvani police booked a small-budget film producer and her lawyer for allegedly demanding Rs 20 lakh as extortion from a local businessman. According to police sources, the woman had filed a molestation case against the businessman several months ago. However, during the investigation, the businessman presented key evidence, including a voice recording purportedly revealing that the woman demanded Rs 20 lakh to withdraw the case. Read more.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: IIT Bombay withdraws all academic collaborations with Turkish universities
The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay on Saturday announced the suspension of all academic collaborations with Turkish universities, citing the &ldquo;current geopolitical situation.&rdquo; The announcement, made via the institute&rsquo;s official social media handles, has sparked a mix of praise and criticism from the public and academic circles.<a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/iit-bombay-withdraws-all-academic-collaborations-with-turkish-universities-23546575"> Read more.</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: IIT Bombay withdraws all academic collaborations with Turkish universities
The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay on Saturday announced the suspension of all academic collaborations with Turkish universities, citing the &ldquo;current geopolitical situation.&rdquo; The announcement, made via the institute&rsquo;s official social media handles, has sparked a mix of praise and criticism from the public and academic circles. Read more.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: 5 killed, two injured as car falls onto dry riverbed in Ratnagiri district
Five persons were killed and two sustained injuries after their speeding car fell onto a dry riverbed in Maharashtra`s Ratnagiri district in the early hours of Monday, police said. The accident occurred near Khed around 5.45 am, when the vehicle first hit the divider and fell into the dry river bed of the Jagbudi River, an official said. He said the car was heading towards Devrukh town from Nallasopara in Palghar district. Three women and two men were killed, while two persons were injured, he said. The official said the deceased were identified as Mitali Vivek More (43), Megha Paradkar (22), Saurabh Paradkar (22), Nihar More (19) and Shreyas Sawant (23).

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: 5 killed, two injured as car falls onto dry riverbed in Ratnagiri district
Five persons were killed and two sustained injuries after their speeding car fell onto a dry riverbed in Maharashtra`s Ratnagiri district in the early hours of Monday, police said. The accident occurred near Khed around 5.45 am, when the vehicle first hit the divider and fell into the dry river bed of the Jagbudi River, an official said. He said the car was heading towards Devrukh town from Nallasopara in Palghar district. Three women and two men were killed, while two persons were injured, he said. The official said the deceased were identified as Mitali Vivek More (43), Megha Paradkar (22), Saurabh Paradkar (22), Nihar More (19) and Shreyas Sawant (23).

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Three booked for trespassing into stockyard, assaulting staffer in Navi Mumbai
A case has been registered against three men for allegedly trespassing into a stockyard and assaulting a staffer of the facility in Navi Mumbai, police said on Monday. The incident occurred at a stockyard in Kon village in Panvel on the evening of May 16, an official said. As per a complaint, Deepak Hake, a former sarpanch of Kon village, and his associates Kunal Gaikwad and Jitesh Kamble forcibly entered the premises without permission and forced the in-charge Rajubhai Patel to sign an unspecified document, the official said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Three booked for trespassing into stockyard, assaulting staffer in Navi Mumbai
A case has been registered against three men for allegedly trespassing into a stockyard and assaulting a staffer of the facility in Navi Mumbai, police said on Monday. The incident occurred at a stockyard in Kon village in Panvel on the evening of May 16, an official said. As per a complaint, Deepak Hake, a former sarpanch of Kon village, and his associates Kunal Gaikwad and Jitesh Kamble forcibly entered the premises without permission and forced the in-charge Rajubhai Patel to sign an unspecified document, the official said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: KEM hospital denies COVID-19 panic after 58-year-old&rsquo;s death
A 58-year-old woman from Parel lost her life on Sunday evening at KEM hospital. While it wasn`t a regular death, some have claimed the cause to be COVID-19. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/kem-hospital-refutes-covid-19-panic-after-58-year-olds-death-23546587">Read more.</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: KEM hospital denies COVID-19 panic after 58-year-old&rsquo;s death
A 58-year-old woman from Parel lost her life on Sunday evening at KEM hospital. While it wasn`t a regular death, some have claimed the cause to be COVID-19. Read more.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: FYJC admissions: First fully online admission process to start from May 19
Student registrations for First Year Junior College (FYJC) admissions are set to begin on May 19, officially launching the Std XI admission season across Maharashtra. However, a slow response from colleges threatens to derail the schedule of what is being touted as the state&rsquo;s first fully digital admission process.<a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/fyjc-admissions-first-fully-online-admission-process-to-start-from-may-19-23546590"> Read more.</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: FYJC admissions: First fully online admission process to start from May 19
Student registrations for First Year Junior College (FYJC) admissions are set to begin on May 19, officially launching the Std XI admission season across Maharashtra. However, a slow response from colleges threatens to derail the schedule of what is being touted as the state&rsquo;s first fully digital admission process. Read more.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Shiv Sena (UBT) raises concerns over EVM`s logistical management and operations
The Shiv Sena (UBT) has raised concerns over time management, logistics, infrastructure, and operational feasibility in implementing the proposed &lsquo;One Nation, One Election&rsquo; policy across the country. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/shiv-sena-ubt-raises-concerns-over-evms-logistical-management-and-operations-23546591">Read more.</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Shiv Sena (UBT) raises concerns over EVM`s logistical management and operations
The Shiv Sena (UBT) has raised concerns over time management, logistics, infrastructure, and operational feasibility in implementing the proposed &lsquo;One Nation, One Election&rsquo; policy across the country. Read more.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: BMC likely to have 227 electoral wards; Supreme Court orders local polls within four weeks
If Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) sources are to be believed, 227 electoral wards will go to the polls in the upcoming civic elections. While the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) government, which was in power in Maharashtra from 2019 to 2022, increased the number of wards from 227 to 236 during its term, this was later challenged in court. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/bmc-likely-to-have-227-electoral-wards-for-the-upcoming-civic-elections-supreme-court-orders-local-polls-within-four-weeks-23546592">Read more.</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: BMC likely to have 227 electoral wards; Supreme Court orders local polls within four weeks
If Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) sources are to be believed, 227 electoral wards will go to the polls in the upcoming civic elections. While the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) government, which was in power in Maharashtra from 2019 to 2022, increased the number of wards from 227 to 236 during its term, this was later challenged in court. Read more.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: MHADA`s Lokhandwala Lake cleanup must consider over 100 bird species, say Environmentalists
MHADA has begun cleaning Lokhandwala Lake &mdash; an urban birding haven in Andheri West and a favourite among migratory birds &mdash; but wildlife experts and conservationists stress that the process must be conducted scientifically to preserve its fragile ecosystem. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mhadas-lokhandwala-lake-cleanup-must-consider-over-100-bird-species-say-environmentalists-23546593">Read more.</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: MHADA`s Lokhandwala Lake cleanup must consider over 100 bird species, say Environmentalists
MHADA has begun cleaning Lokhandwala Lake &mdash; an urban birding haven in Andheri West and a favourite among migratory birds &mdash; but wildlife experts and conservationists stress that the process must be conducted scientifically to preserve its fragile ecosystem. Read more.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Dahisar: Clash between vendors turns hostile; leaves three dead and two injured
As a result of the ongoing tensions between India and Pakistan, several security measures have been taken at multiple levels across the city. Since Siddhivinayak Temple in Prabhadevi has been repeatedly placed as one of the locations on the threat radar by the Mumbai police, the temple authority has stopped the sale of some offerings that include coconuts, sweets, and big garlands. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-siddhivinayak-temples-offering-ban-draws-vendor-ire-over-selective-restrictions-23541182">Read more.</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Dahisar: Clash between vendors turns hostile; leaves three dead and two injured
As a result of the ongoing tensions between India and Pakistan, several security measures have been taken at multiple levels across the city. Since Siddhivinayak Temple in Prabhadevi has been repeatedly placed as one of the locations on the threat radar by the Mumbai police, the temple authority has stopped the sale of some offerings that include coconuts, sweets, and big garlands. Read more.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: "Govt institutions offer unmatched clinical exposure": Maharashtra CM inaugurates various health infrastructure projects in Nagpur
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis highlighted Prime Minister Narendra Modi`s efforts to free the country from the diseases of sickle cell and thalassemia and assured that quality treatment facilities will be made available in government hospitals. "PM Modi has taken steps to free the country from sickle cell and thalassemia. All efforts will be made to create quality treatment facilities in government colleges here to free patients from this deadly disease," Fadnavis said in Nagpur.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: "Govt institutions offer unmatched clinical exposure": Maharashtra CM inaugurates various health infrastructure projects in Nagpur
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis highlighted Prime Minister Narendra Modi`s efforts to free the country from the diseases of sickle cell and thalassemia and assured that quality treatment facilities will be made available in government hospitals. "PM Modi has taken steps to free the country from sickle cell and thalassemia. All efforts will be made to create quality treatment facilities in government colleges here to free patients from this deadly disease," Fadnavis said in Nagpur.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Person arrested for impersonating as Air Force personnel in Pune
A person was apprehended for masquerading as an Air Force personnel in a joint operation by a Pune-based Southern Command Military Intelligence team and officials from the Kharadi Police Station. According to a statement from Pune Police on Sunday, the accused, identified as Gaurav Kumar, was intercepted after intelligence inputs suggested his alleged suspicious activities. Following a thorough verification process and surveillance, a combined team from Southern Command Military Intelligence and Kharadi Police Station detained Kumar at approximately 8:40 PM on Sunday in Kharadi. "During the search operation, authorities recovered several items linked to the impersonation, including Two Air Force T-shirts, one Air Force Combat Pant, one pair of Combat Shoes, two Air Force Badges, one Track Suit Upper," said a Pune police official.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Person arrested for impersonating as Air Force personnel in Pune
A person was apprehended for masquerading as an Air Force personnel in a joint operation by a Pune-based Southern Command Military Intelligence team and officials from the Kharadi Police Station. According to a statement from Pune Police on Sunday, the accused, identified as Gaurav Kumar, was intercepted after intelligence inputs suggested his alleged suspicious activities. Following a thorough verification process and surveillance, a combined team from Southern Command Military Intelligence and Kharadi Police Station detained Kumar at approximately 8:40 PM on Sunday in Kharadi. "During the search operation, authorities recovered several items linked to the impersonation, including Two Air Force T-shirts, one Air Force Combat Pant, one pair of Combat Shoes, two Air Force Badges, one Track Suit Upper," said a Pune police official.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: CJI Gavai displeased over protocol lapse during first visit to Maharashtra after taking office
Chief Justice of India B R Gavai on Sunday expressed his displeasure over the absence of Maharashtra`s Chief Secretary, Director General of Police or the city police commissioner to receive him during his first visit to the state after being elevated to the top post. Gavai, who took oath as CJI on May 14, was in Mumbai for a felicitation programme by the Bar Council of Maharashtra and Goa. Hours after the CJI`s remarks, all three top officials were present when Gavai visited Chaityabhoomi, the cremation place of Dr BR Ambedkar, in Dadar to pay respect to the iconic social reformer and the chief architect of India`s Constitution.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: CJI Gavai displeased over protocol lapse during first visit to Maharashtra after taking office
Chief Justice of India B R Gavai on Sunday expressed his displeasure over the absence of Maharashtra`s Chief Secretary, Director General of Police or the city police commissioner to receive him during his first visit to the state after being elevated to the top post. Gavai, who took oath as CJI on May 14, was in Mumbai for a felicitation programme by the Bar Council of Maharashtra and Goa. Hours after the CJI`s remarks, all three top officials were present when Gavai visited Chaityabhoomi, the cremation place of Dr BR Ambedkar, in Dadar to pay respect to the iconic social reformer and the chief architect of India`s Constitution.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Don`t believe in rumours, Ladki Bahin won`t be scrapped: Shinde
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Sunday urged citizens not to believe in rumours over the `Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana`, stressing that the programme will never be stopped. Under the scheme, eligible women receive a monthly assistance of Rs 1,500. "Ladki Bahin (sisters) should not believe in rumours. The scheme will never be scrapped. It will continue because ours is a double-engine government that keeps its promises, and doesn`t make printing mistakes," he said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Don`t believe in rumours, Ladki Bahin won`t be scrapped: Shinde
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Sunday urged citizens not to believe in rumours over the `Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana`, stressing that the programme will never be stopped. Under the scheme, eligible women receive a monthly assistance of Rs 1,500. "Ladki Bahin (sisters) should not believe in rumours. The scheme will never be scrapped. It will continue because ours is a double-engine government that keeps its promises, and doesn`t make printing mistakes," he said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: 21 held for firing and assault on security guards over land dispute in Mumbai
Police have arrested 21 persons after the security guards of a private company were assaulted by a group of people over a land dispute in central Mumbai, an official said on Sunday. One of the accused persons, who was carrying a "single-bore" rifle, allegedly opened fire at the guards, an official said. The incident took place on Saturday night in the Agripada area when some people allegedly used stones, sticks and chilli spray besides firearms to threaten the guards, he said. A case was registered under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita for rioting, attempt to murder and assault, and the Arms Act, he said. Police have arrested 21 persons in connection with the case, he said, adding further investigation was underway.&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: 21 held for firing and assault on security guards over land dispute in Mumbai
Police have arrested 21 persons after the security guards of a private company were assaulted by a group of people over a land dispute in central Mumbai, an official said on Sunday. One of the accused persons, who was carrying a "single-bore" rifle, allegedly opened fire at the guards, an official said. The incident took place on Saturday night in the Agripada area when some people allegedly used stones, sticks and chilli spray besides firearms to threaten the guards, he said. A case was registered under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita for rioting, attempt to murder and assault, and the Arms Act, he said. Police have arrested 21 persons in connection with the case, he said, adding further investigation was underway.&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Three killed, four injured in clash between two families
A flare-up of an old dispute between two families in a slum area in Mumbai`s Borivali took a devastating turn on Sunday, resulting in the death of three men and injuries to four others, police said. Police said sharp weapons were used during the clash in the Ganpat Patil Nagar slum area, leaving Ram Naval Gupta, his son Arvind, and Hameed Sheikh from the rival camp dead. The injured persons are identified as Ram Naval`s sons, Amar and Amit, and Sheikh`s sons, Armaan and Hasan. According to police, the Sheikh and Gupta families had been at loggerheads since they lodged cross complaints in 2022.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Three killed, four injured in clash between two families
A flare-up of an old dispute between two families in a slum area in Mumbai`s Borivali took a devastating turn on Sunday, resulting in the death of three men and injuries to four others, police said. Police said sharp weapons were used during the clash in the Ganpat Patil Nagar slum area, leaving Ram Naval Gupta, his son Arvind, and Hameed Sheikh from the rival camp dead. The injured persons are identified as Ram Naval`s sons, Amar and Amit, and Sheikh`s sons, Armaan and Hasan. According to police, the Sheikh and Gupta families had been at loggerheads since they lodged cross complaints in 2022.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: A Vasai-Virar Municipal Corporation official accused of disproportionate assets was suspended on Monday. As per the order of VVMC commissioner Anil Pawar, the suspension of Deputy Director (Town Planning) YS Reddy is with retrospective effect from May 14. We are closing the LIVE blog now

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