Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Local body polls: Will come to Majalgaon every 3 months, says Pankaja Munde; NCP MLA mocks her
Maharashtra minister Pankaja Munde on Friday said she will come to Majalgaon in Beed district every three months to oversee development works if BJP wins the local body polls. She was addressing an election rally there. "`I felt bad there were obstacles in the development of Majalgaon despite me being guardian minister earlier. But I promise the people of Majalgaon that if BJP wins in the upcoming municipal council elections, I will hold a meeting for Majalgaon`s development every three months," she said. Mocking her announcement, NCP MLA Prakash Solanke said Munde would not have lost polls if she had gone to Parli every three months: PTI

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Local body polls: Will come to Majalgaon every 3 months, says Pankaja Munde; NCP MLA mocks her
Maharashtra minister Pankaja Munde on Friday said she will come to Majalgaon in Beed district every three months to oversee development works if BJP wins the local body polls. She was addressing an election rally there. "`I felt bad there were obstacles in the development of Majalgaon despite me being guardian minister earlier. But I promise the people of Majalgaon that if BJP wins in the upcoming municipal council elections, I will hold a meeting for Majalgaon`s development every three months," she said. Mocking her announcement, NCP MLA Prakash Solanke said Munde would not have lost polls if she had gone to Parli every three months: PTI

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Court rejects Mehul Choksi`s plea seeking dropping of FEO proceedings
In a setback to absconding diamantaire Mehul Choksi, a prime accused in the Punjab National Bank (PNB) fraud case, a special court here on Friday rejected his application seeking to drop the proceedings declaring him a Fugitive Economic Offender (FEO). Following his arrest in Belgium in April this year, Choksi had moved the plea before the special court hearing cases under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) to dismiss the Enforcement Directorate (ED)`s application to declare him an FEO: PTI

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Court rejects Mehul Choksi`s plea seeking dropping of FEO proceedings
In a setback to absconding diamantaire Mehul Choksi, a prime accused in the Punjab National Bank (PNB) fraud case, a special court here on Friday rejected his application seeking to drop the proceedings declaring him a Fugitive Economic Offender (FEO). Following his arrest in Belgium in April this year, Choksi had moved the plea before the special court hearing cases under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) to dismiss the Enforcement Directorate (ED)`s application to declare him an FEO: PTI

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Christmas-New Year festivities: FDA to carry out surprise checks at eateries, says Zirwal
The Food and Drugs Administration (FDA) will carry out surprise inspections at eateries, bars and restaurants till December 31 in view of Christmas and New Year, Maharashtra minister Narhari Zirwal has said. FDA teams have been formed to collect samples of food items to check for adulteration and to ensure compliance with safety norms, he added: PTI

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Christmas-New Year festivities: FDA to carry out surprise checks at eateries, says Zirwal
The Food and Drugs Administration (FDA) will carry out surprise inspections at eateries, bars and restaurants till December 31 in view of Christmas and New Year, Maharashtra minister Narhari Zirwal has said. FDA teams have been formed to collect samples of food items to check for adulteration and to ensure compliance with safety norms, he added: PTI

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Police case filed against Latur school management for RTE Act violations
A police case was registered against a private English medium school in Latur for allegedly violating Right to Education (RTE) Act provisions, an official said on Friday. The case was registered on Thursday night at Shivaji Nagar police station under BNS sections 318 (3), 223, 329 (3), 3 (5) on the complaint of Zilla Parishad Deputy Education Officer (Secondary) Hashmi Sayyad Burhan Khwaja (56), he added. The authorities of the school, located in Ambajogai Road area, have been charged with offences like cheating, disobeying orders, criminal trespass etc: PTI

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Police case filed against Latur school management for RTE Act violations
A police case was registered against a private English medium school in Latur for allegedly violating Right to Education (RTE) Act provisions, an official said on Friday. The case was registered on Thursday night at Shivaji Nagar police station under BNS sections 318 (3), 223, 329 (3), 3 (5) on the complaint of Zilla Parishad Deputy Education Officer (Secondary) Hashmi Sayyad Burhan Khwaja (56), he added. The authorities of the school, located in Ambajogai Road area, have been charged with offences like cheating, disobeying orders, criminal trespass etc: PTI

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Results of Maha local bodies polls where 50 pc quota ceiling breached will depend on verdict, says SC
The Supreme Court on Friday asked the Maharashtra government and its state election commission to conduct local body elections at the earliest making it clear that poll results of bodies where 50 per cent ceiling on quota have been breached will depend on its verdict. A bench comprising Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi also said that as many as 27 pleas concerning OBC reservation in local bodies will be taken up for final hearing by a three-judge bench on January 21, 2026: PTI

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Results of Maha local bodies polls where 50 pc quota ceiling breached will depend on verdict, says SC
The Supreme Court on Friday asked the Maharashtra government and its state election commission to conduct local body elections at the earliest making it clear that poll results of bodies where 50 per cent ceiling on quota have been breached will depend on its verdict. A bench comprising Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi also said that as many as 27 pleas concerning OBC reservation in local bodies will be taken up for final hearing by a three-judge bench on January 21, 2026: PTI

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Those who opposed Maratha quota must be defeated in local body polls, says activist Manoj Jarange
Activist Manoj Jarange on Friday said those who opposed reservation for the Marathas in jobs and education should not receive votes in the ensuing local body elections in Maharashtra, asserting the community would not forgive leaders who stood against its demands. Jarange, who spearheaded multiple rounds of agitation for quota for Marathas under the OBC category, noted that after achieving "victory" on the reservation front, community youth should now focus on becoming entrepreneurs: PTI

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Those who opposed Maratha quota must be defeated in local body polls, says activist Manoj Jarange
Activist Manoj Jarange on Friday said those who opposed reservation for the Marathas in jobs and education should not receive votes in the ensuing local body elections in Maharashtra, asserting the community would not forgive leaders who stood against its demands. Jarange, who spearheaded multiple rounds of agitation for quota for Marathas under the OBC category, noted that after achieving "victory" on the reservation front, community youth should now focus on becoming entrepreneurs: PTI

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Though SC has not stayed Maharashtra local body polls, OBC quota uncertainty persists, says Congress leader Wadettiwar
Congress leader Vijay Wadettiwar on Friday said although the Supreme Court has not stayed the upcoming local body elections in Maharashtra, the uncertainty over OBC reservation continues to persist, leaving the community without any real relief. Talking to reporters in Chandrapur, Wadettiwar said the apex court`s interim order has allowed the election process to go ahead, but the results of seats reserved for Other Backward Classes will remain subject to the court`s final ruling: PTI

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Though SC has not stayed Maharashtra local body polls, OBC quota uncertainty persists, says Congress leader Wadettiwar
Congress leader Vijay Wadettiwar on Friday said although the Supreme Court has not stayed the upcoming local body elections in Maharashtra, the uncertainty over OBC reservation continues to persist, leaving the community without any real relief. Talking to reporters in Chandrapur, Wadettiwar said the apex court`s interim order has allowed the election process to go ahead, but the results of seats reserved for Other Backward Classes will remain subject to the court`s final ruling: PTI

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Six held with mephedrone worth Rs 1 crore in Thane
Six persons have been arrested by the Anti-Narcotics Cell of Thane Crime Branch allegedly with mephedrone worth Rs 1 crore, an official said on Friday. The probe into the network began with the arrest of one Sachin Subash Chavan from Kapurbawdi on October 7, assistant inspector Sunil Tarmale said. "His interrogation led to four further arrests. We then traced the sixth person in the network, identified as Ravi Dagur, to Rajasthan. We seized 34 grams of mephedrone from him and 922 grams from his house. The total haul is worth Rs 1 crore," Tarmale said: PTI

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Six held with mephedrone worth Rs 1 crore in Thane
Six persons have been arrested by the Anti-Narcotics Cell of Thane Crime Branch allegedly with mephedrone worth Rs 1 crore, an official said on Friday. The probe into the network began with the arrest of one Sachin Subash Chavan from Kapurbawdi on October 7, assistant inspector Sunil Tarmale said. "His interrogation led to four further arrests. We then traced the sixth person in the network, identified as Ravi Dagur, to Rajasthan. We seized 34 grams of mephedrone from him and 922 grams from his house. The total haul is worth Rs 1 crore," Tarmale said: PTI

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Daughter-in-law arrested for `robbing and murdering` senior citizen at home
A 51-year-old woman has been arrested for allegedly robbing and murdering her mother-in-law at the latter`s house in Ghatkopar area two days ago, police said on Friday. Shehnaz Anis Kaazi (65), resident of Mukund Nagar society who lived alone, was found dead inside her fourth floor flat by neighbours on Wednesday evening. She had suffered a head injury: PTI

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Daughter-in-law arrested for `robbing and murdering` senior citizen at home
A 51-year-old woman has been arrested for allegedly robbing and murdering her mother-in-law at the latter`s house in Ghatkopar area two days ago, police said on Friday. Shehnaz Anis Kaazi (65), resident of Mukund Nagar society who lived alone, was found dead inside her fourth floor flat by neighbours on Wednesday evening. She had suffered a head injury: PTI

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Clerk held for molesting school girls
Police have arrested a 53-year-old clerk of a private school in Maharashtra`s Latur for allegedly molesting girl students, an official said on Friday. A local court remanded the accused, Dattatray Martand Bhutampalle, to three days of police custody. A case was also registered against two others in this connection: PTI

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Clerk held for molesting school girls
Police have arrested a 53-year-old clerk of a private school in Maharashtra`s Latur for allegedly molesting girl students, an official said on Friday. A local court remanded the accused, Dattatray Martand Bhutampalle, to three days of police custody. A case was also registered against two others in this connection: PTI

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Rajesh Aggarwal takes charge as Maharashtra Chief Secretary
Senior IAS officer Rajesh Aggarwal was on Friday appointed the Chief Secretary of Maharashtra, replacing Rajesh Kumar whose three-month extension will expire this month-end. Aggarwal, a 1989-batch officer of the Maharashtra cadre, is currently serving as Additional Chief Secretary (Administrative Innovation, Excellence and Good Governance) in the General Administration Department (GAD):m PTI

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Rajesh Aggarwal takes charge as Maharashtra Chief Secretary
Senior IAS officer Rajesh Aggarwal was on Friday appointed the Chief Secretary of Maharashtra, replacing Rajesh Kumar whose three-month extension will expire this month-end. Aggarwal, a 1989-batch officer of the Maharashtra cadre, is currently serving as Additional Chief Secretary (Administrative Innovation, Excellence and Good Governance) in the General Administration Department (GAD):m PTI

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Campaigning for Maharashtra local body polls to end at 10 pm on Dec 1, says SEC
The State Election Commission (SEC) on Friday announced that campaigning for the municipal council and nagar panchayat elections in Maharashtra will conclude at 10 pm on December 1. In a statement, the SEC said voting for these local bodies will take place on December 2. As per the Maharashtra Municipal Councils, Nagar Panchayats, and Industrial Townships Act 1965, all public campaigning must cease from 10 pm on the day preceding the polling day: PTI

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Campaigning for Maharashtra local body polls to end at 10 pm on Dec 1, says SEC
The State Election Commission (SEC) on Friday announced that campaigning for the municipal council and nagar panchayat elections in Maharashtra will conclude at 10 pm on December 1. In a statement, the SEC said voting for these local bodies will take place on December 2. As per the Maharashtra Municipal Councils, Nagar Panchayats, and Industrial Townships Act 1965, all public campaigning must cease from 10 pm on the day preceding the polling day: PTI

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Fire breaks out at Kanjurmarg dumping ground in Mumbai
A fire broke out at Kanjurmarg dumping ground in Mumbai on Friday afternoon, an official said. Nobody was reported injured in the incident, he said. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-fire-breaks-out-at-kanjurmarg-dumping-ground-in-vikhroli-firefighting-operations-underway-23605359" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Read more...</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Fire breaks out at Kanjurmarg dumping ground in Mumbai
A fire broke out at Kanjurmarg dumping ground in Mumbai on Friday afternoon, an official said. Nobody was reported injured in the incident, he said. Read more...

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: &nbsp;I am asking for positive vote on development plank, says CM Fadnavis
Those who do not have public welfare programmes to show resort to criticising and passing comments, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said on Friday. Addressing rallies in Hingnaghat in Wardha for local body polls, the CM said he was asking for votes on the basis of his urban development programme aimed at bringing positive change in the lives of people: PTI

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: &nbsp;I am asking for positive vote on development plank, says CM Fadnavis
Those who do not have public welfare programmes to show resort to criticising and passing comments, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said on Friday. Addressing rallies in Hingnaghat in Wardha for local body polls, the CM said he was asking for votes on the basis of his urban development programme aimed at bringing positive change in the lives of people: PTI

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Two women arrested in Palghar for looting men they met through dating apps
Two women were arrested in Palghar district for allegedly committing robberies after luring male victims through dating apps and then giving them sleeping pills, a police official said on Friday. Stolen items worth Rs 4 lakh have been recovered from the two accused, the Mandvi police station official added: PTI

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Two women arrested in Palghar for looting men they met through dating apps
Two women were arrested in Palghar district for allegedly committing robberies after luring male victims through dating apps and then giving them sleeping pills, a police official said on Friday. Stolen items worth Rs 4 lakh have been recovered from the two accused, the Mandvi police station official added: PTI

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Palghar collector inspects Mumbai-Vadodara Expressway work, pushes for its early completion
Collector of Palghar district in Maharashtra Indu Rani Jakhar conducted an on-site inspection of the ongoing Mumbai-Vadodara Expressway work, reviewing the progress and directing officials to expedite the construction of the infrastructure project. During the inspection on Thursday, she was accompanied by Superintendent of Police Yatish Deshmukh, Assistant District Collector and Dahanu Project Officer Vishal Khatri, and senior officials of the National Highways Authority of India (Thane division), an official release said: PTI

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Palghar collector inspects Mumbai-Vadodara Expressway work, pushes for its early completion
Collector of Palghar district in Maharashtra Indu Rani Jakhar conducted an on-site inspection of the ongoing Mumbai-Vadodara Expressway work, reviewing the progress and directing officials to expedite the construction of the infrastructure project. During the inspection on Thursday, she was accompanied by Superintendent of Police Yatish Deshmukh, Assistant District Collector and Dahanu Project Officer Vishal Khatri, and senior officials of the National Highways Authority of India (Thane division), an official release said: PTI

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Thane ZP`s `Door Step` initiative delivers documents to more than 4.7k residents 
The Thane Zilla Parishad on Friday said its `Door Step Delivery` initiative has delivered certificates and essential documents to 4,740 citizens directly at their homes. The initiative covers 431 gram panchayats and offers 402 government services ranging from birth and death certificates to caste, domicile, income, and non-creamy layer certificates, as well as Aadhaar-linked services, PAN corrections, scholarship applications, property-related documents, and various licenses: PTI

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Thane ZP`s `Door Step` initiative delivers documents to more than 4.7k residents
The Thane Zilla Parishad on Friday said its `Door Step Delivery` initiative has delivered certificates and essential documents to 4,740 citizens directly at their homes. The initiative covers 431 gram panchayats and offers 402 government services ranging from birth and death certificates to caste, domicile, income, and non-creamy layer certificates, as well as Aadhaar-linked services, PAN corrections, scholarship applications, property-related documents, and various licenses: PTI

Mumbai News LIVE Updates | Speaker must probe BJP MLA`s claim that Sena legislator took Rs 50 cr to switch sides: NCP (SP) 
The NCP (SP) on Friday demanded that the Maharashtra Assembly Speaker initiate an inquiry into BJP MLA Tanaji Mutkule`s claim that MLA Santosh Bangar received Rs 50 crore to shift allegiance from the Uddhav Thackeray camp to the Eknath Shinde-led faction when the Shiv Sena split in 2022. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates | Speaker must probe BJP MLA`s claim that Sena legislator took Rs 50 cr to switch sides: NCP (SP)
The NCP (SP) on Friday demanded that the Maharashtra Assembly Speaker initiate an inquiry into BJP MLA Tanaji Mutkule`s claim that MLA Santosh Bangar received Rs 50 crore to shift allegiance from the Uddhav Thackeray camp to the Eknath Shinde-led faction when the Shiv Sena split in 2022. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Central Railway announces mega block on suburban sections on 30 November
Central Railway&rsquo;s Mumbai Division on Friday announced a mega block on its suburban network on 30 November to carry out engineering and maintenance works. Passengers are advised to plan their journeys in advance and expect delays or cancellations during the block. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-local-train-update-central-railway-announces-mega-block-on-suburban-sections-on-30-november-check-details-23605353" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Check details here.</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Central Railway announces mega block on suburban sections on 30 November
Central Railway&rsquo;s Mumbai Division on Friday announced a mega block on its suburban network on 30 November to carry out engineering and maintenance works. Passengers are advised to plan their journeys in advance and expect delays or cancellations during the block. Check details here.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates | BJP weaponising `Vande Mataram` to push polarisation agenda: Maharashtra Cong leader 
The Maharashtra Congress on Friday accused the BJP of manufacturing an "unfortunate and needless" controversy over `Vande Mataram` in Maharashtra. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates | BJP weaponising `Vande Mataram` to push polarisation agenda: Maharashtra Cong leader
The Maharashtra Congress on Friday accused the BJP of manufacturing an "unfortunate and needless" controversy over `Vande Mataram` in Maharashtra. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Maharashtra govt declares paid holiday on Dec 2 for voting in civic council, nagar panchayat polls 
The Maharashtra government has declared a paid holiday on December 2 for employees of different establishments, businesses and other workplaces to enable them to vote in elections to municipal councils and nagar panchayats. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Maharashtra govt declares paid holiday on Dec 2 for voting in civic council, nagar panchayat polls
The Maharashtra government has declared a paid holiday on December 2 for employees of different establishments, businesses and other workplaces to enable them to vote in elections to municipal councils and nagar panchayats. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates | Mumbai`s poor AQI result of explosion of corruption, development sans planning: Uddhav slams govt 
Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray on Friday hit out at the Maharashtra government over the "alarming rise" in Mumbai`s air pollution, calling it an outcome of "explosion of corruption", and attributed it to development with zero planning aimed at benefiting the contractors. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates | Mumbai`s poor AQI result of explosion of corruption, development sans planning: Uddhav slams govt
Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray on Friday hit out at the Maharashtra government over the "alarming rise" in Mumbai`s air pollution, calling it an outcome of "explosion of corruption", and attributed it to development with zero planning aimed at benefiting the contractors. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Solapur depot manager suspended over unhygienic bus station toilets 
Transport Minister and ST Corporation Chairman Pratap Sarnaik has suspended the depot manager of Solapur Central Bus Station following a surprise inspection that found filthy toilets and poorly maintained drinking water facilities.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Solapur depot manager suspended over unhygienic bus station toilets
Transport Minister and ST Corporation Chairman Pratap Sarnaik has suspended the depot manager of Solapur Central Bus Station following a surprise inspection that found filthy toilets and poorly maintained drinking water facilities.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;Bonsai and origami exhibition opens at Byculla&rsquo;s Jijabai Bhosale Botanical Garden
A three-day Bonsai and Origami Art Exhibition opened on Friday at the Veermata Jijabai Bhosale Botanical Garden and Zoo in Byculla. The event has been organised jointly for the first time by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), the Tree Authority, and the Consulate General of Japan in Mumbai.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;Bonsai and origami exhibition opens at Byculla&rsquo;s Jijabai Bhosale Botanical Garden
A three-day Bonsai and Origami Art Exhibition opened on Friday at the Veermata Jijabai Bhosale Botanical Garden and Zoo in Byculla. The event has been organised jointly for the first time by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), the Tree Authority, and the Consulate General of Japan in Mumbai.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai Police arrest four within seven hours of chilli powder robbery in Aarey Colony 
The Aarey Police arrested four persons within seven hours of a robbery in which the complainant was attacked with chilli powder and robbed of a gold chain worth Rs 5 lakh.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai Police arrest four within seven hours of chilli powder robbery in Aarey Colony
The Aarey Police arrested four persons within seven hours of a robbery in which the complainant was attacked with chilli powder and robbed of a gold chain worth Rs 5 lakh.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: BJP MLA accuses ally Shiv Sena`s legislator of trying to influence voters with money power 
A Maharashtra BJP MLA has accused a legislator of the ally Shiv Sena of trying to influence voters with money power and other inducements ahead of the December 2 elections to the Hingoli Municipal Council. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: BJP MLA accuses ally Shiv Sena`s legislator of trying to influence voters with money power
A Maharashtra BJP MLA has accused a legislator of the ally Shiv Sena of trying to influence voters with money power and other inducements ahead of the December 2 elections to the Hingoli Municipal Council. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates | Poor AQI: HC orders strict monitoring of construction sites, forms five-member panel 
The Bombay High Court on Friday said dealing with a poor Air Quality Index (AQI) would take some time, but pollution caused by construction activities in the city can be tackled if the mitigating guidelines are strictly implemented.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates | Poor AQI: HC orders strict monitoring of construction sites, forms five-member panel
The Bombay High Court on Friday said dealing with a poor Air Quality Index (AQI) would take some time, but pollution caused by construction activities in the city can be tackled if the mitigating guidelines are strictly implemented.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;Maharashtra to set up Life Sciences Innovation and Incubation Centre to boost pharma, biotech R&amp;D 
The Maharashtra government will set up a Life Sciences Innovation and Incubation Centre to boost research and development in the pharmaceutical and biotech sectors, Food and Drugs Administration (FDA) minister Narahari Zirwal has said. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;Maharashtra to set up Life Sciences Innovation and Incubation Centre to boost pharma, biotech R&amp;D
The Maharashtra government will set up a Life Sciences Innovation and Incubation Centre to boost research and development in the pharmaceutical and biotech sectors, Food and Drugs Administration (FDA) minister Narahari Zirwal has said. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Central Railway launches direct silk cocoon transport from Pandharpur and Kalaburagi to Ramanagaram 
The Solapur Division of Central Railway on Friday inaugurated direct transportation of silk cocoons from the sericulture hubs of Pandharpur and Kalaburagi to Ramanagaram, Karnataka, Asia&rsquo;s largest silk cocoon market. The service commenced on 27 November 2025, providing farmers with a faster, more economical route to sell their produce.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Central Railway launches direct silk cocoon transport from Pandharpur and Kalaburagi to Ramanagaram
The Solapur Division of Central Railway on Friday inaugurated direct transportation of silk cocoons from the sericulture hubs of Pandharpur and Kalaburagi to Ramanagaram, Karnataka, Asia&rsquo;s largest silk cocoon market. The service commenced on 27 November 2025, providing farmers with a faster, more economical route to sell their produce.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Rohit Pawar seeks probe into Rs 111 crore embezzlement bid by PWD staffer 
NCP (SP) leader Rohit Pawar on Friday demanded a thorough probe into a purported attempt by officials from the Public Works Department (PWD) to embezzle around Rs 111 crore from contractors` security deposit accounts in Palghar district. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Rohit Pawar seeks probe into Rs 111 crore embezzlement bid by PWD staffer
NCP (SP) leader Rohit Pawar on Friday demanded a thorough probe into a purported attempt by officials from the Public Works Department (PWD) to embezzle around Rs 111 crore from contractors` security deposit accounts in Palghar district. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Gold prices in Mumbai
The ongoing wedding season across India has surely made the demand for the yellow metal quite significant. Despite the fact that gold remains one of the costliest metals for jewellery across the globe, people are mostly interested in buying it rather than any other metal. Talking about the prices, 10 grams of 24-carat gold in Mumbai on Thursday was recorded at Rs. 1,27,880. While 22 carats of gold was priced at Rs. 1,17,230 for <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/business/business-news/article/gold-prices-go-down-significantly-amid-us-eu-trade-deal--23586834" rel="nofollow">10 grams</a>. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/business/business-news/article/gold-price-updates-check-out-prices-in-mumbai-and-delhi-23605311" rel="nofollow">Read More</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Gold prices in Mumbai
The ongoing wedding season across India has surely made the demand for the yellow metal quite significant. Despite the fact that gold remains one of the costliest metals for jewellery across the globe, people are mostly interested in buying it rather than any other metal. Talking about the prices, 10 grams of 24-carat gold in Mumbai on Thursday was recorded at Rs. 1,27,880. While 22 carats of gold was priced at Rs. 1,17,230 for 10 grams. Read More

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Maharashtra local body elections: Supreme Court says, &lsquo;All local body elections to be held before Jan 31&rsquo;
The Supreme Court of India on Friday reiterated that all Maharashtra local body elections, including the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections, must be held before January 31, 2026.&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Maharashtra local body elections: Supreme Court says, &lsquo;All local body elections to be held before Jan 31&rsquo;
The Supreme Court of India on Friday reiterated that all Maharashtra local body elections, including the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections, must be held before January 31, 2026.&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: BMC says it has issued 53 stop-work notices to construction sites
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has said that it has issued stop-work notices to 53 construction sites for contributing to air pollution, as the city grapples with deteriorating Air Quality Index (AQI). <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-aqi-crisis-bmc-issues-stop-work-notices-to-53-construction-sites-as-air-pollution-worsens-23605320" rel="nofollow">Read More</a>
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Mumbai News LIVE Updates: BMC says it has issued 53 stop-work notices to construction sites
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has said that it has issued stop-work notices to 53 construction sites for contributing to air pollution, as the city grapples with deteriorating Air Quality Index (AQI). Read More
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Mumbai News LIVE Updates: BMC targets bakery emission as more outlets shift to clean fuel&nbsp;
Bakeries have also been identified as a contributing factor to air pollution. Out of 593 bakeries in Mumbai, 209 already operate using clean fuel. The civic body said that due to its efforts, an additional 57 bakeries have transitioned to clean fuel, 75 have initiated this transition within the last six months, and 88 have applied to obtain piped natural gas from Mahanagar Gas.&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: BMC targets bakery emission as more outlets shift to clean fuel&nbsp;
Bakeries have also been identified as a contributing factor to air pollution. Out of 593 bakeries in Mumbai, 209 already operate using clean fuel. The civic body said that due to its efforts, an additional 57 bakeries have transitioned to clean fuel, 75 have initiated this transition within the last six months, and 88 have applied to obtain piped natural gas from Mahanagar Gas.&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: BMC tightens dust control measures
In October last year, the BMC issued 28 guidelines which include installing metal fencing and green cloth covering around construction sites to control dust, carrying out water sprinkling, properly storing and transporting debris, installing air quality monitoring devices and setting up smoke absorption systems, among other measures. To ensure compliance, flying squads have been formed, the civic body said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: BMC tightens dust control measures
In October last year, the BMC issued 28 guidelines which include installing metal fencing and green cloth covering around construction sites to control dust, carrying out water sprinkling, properly storing and transporting debris, installing air quality monitoring devices and setting up smoke absorption systems, among other measures. To ensure compliance, flying squads have been formed, the civic body said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;Supreme Court refuses to stay municipal council elections amid BV reservation dispute
During a hearing on Tuesday regarding allegations that BV reservation has been breached in the upcoming municipal council polls, the Supreme Court categorically stated that no stay will be granted on any elections. This means the polls will proceed as per the scheduled timeline. The apex court&rsquo;s directive ensures that the local body elections will go ahead without delays, despite ongoing disputes over reservation issues. (Via/ Sanjeev Shivadekar)
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Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;Supreme Court refuses to stay municipal council elections amid BV reservation dispute
During a hearing on Tuesday regarding allegations that BV reservation has been breached in the upcoming municipal council polls, the Supreme Court categorically stated that no stay will be granted on any elections. This means the polls will proceed as per the scheduled timeline. The apex court&rsquo;s directive ensures that the local body elections will go ahead without delays, despite ongoing disputes over reservation issues. (Via/ Sanjeev Shivadekar)
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Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;BMC and 28 municipal corporations to go to polls before January 31, 2026 
The BMC and 28 other municipal corporation elections in Maharashtra are scheduled to be held before January 31, 2026, following the Supreme Court&rsquo;s deadline to complete all local body polls in the state. (Via/ Sanjeev Shivadekar)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;BMC and 28 municipal corporations to go to polls before January 31, 2026
The BMC and 28 other municipal corporation elections in Maharashtra are scheduled to be held before January 31, 2026, following the Supreme Court&rsquo;s deadline to complete all local body polls in the state. (Via/ Sanjeev Shivadekar)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Aaditya Thackeray slams govt for ignoring Mumbai`s worsening AQI
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray said even as Mumbai`s <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-air-quality-do-not-blame-volcanic-ash-from-ethiopia-for-poor-aqi-says-bombay-hc-23605199" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">AQI</a> worsens every day, and the city competes with Delhi on this score, the governments from top to bottom, currently controlled by the BJP and its allies, conveniently ignore people`s plight. "In Mumbai, builders and contractors are a priority for the BJP government, while apart from the construction and demolition works, tree felling in the name of development is the new mantra of the BJP," he alleged.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Aaditya Thackeray slams govt for ignoring Mumbai`s worsening AQI
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray said even as Mumbai`s AQI worsens every day, and the city competes with Delhi on this score, the governments from top to bottom, currently controlled by the BJP and its allies, conveniently ignore people`s plight. "In Mumbai, builders and contractors are a priority for the BJP government, while apart from the construction and demolition works, tree felling in the name of development is the new mantra of the BJP," he alleged.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Bombay HC points to Delhi smog, demands action plan for Mumbai
Referring to the situation in Delhi, which is witnessing alarming levels of AQI, the HC asked what effective measures can be taken to address the issue. "We are all seeing what is happening in Delhi. What is the effect of that?" the bench questioned, posting the matter for hearing on Friday.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Bombay HC points to Delhi smog, demands action plan for Mumbai
Referring to the situation in Delhi, which is witnessing alarming levels of AQI, the HC asked what effective measures can be taken to address the issue. "We are all seeing what is happening in Delhi. What is the effect of that?" the bench questioned, posting the matter for hearing on Friday.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai air pollution not due to Ethiopia eruption, Bombay HC says
The Bombay High Court said the authorities cannot blame ash clouds from the volcanic eruption in Ethiopia for the air pollution in India`s financial capital, as the AQI has been poor for a long time. A bench of Chief Justice Shree Chandrashekhar and Justice Gautam Ankhad was urged to take up the hearing of a bunch of pleas from 2023 on the issue of air pollution in the city.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai air pollution not due to Ethiopia eruption, Bombay HC says
The Bombay High Court said the authorities cannot blame ash clouds from the volcanic eruption in Ethiopia for the air pollution in India`s financial capital, as the AQI has been poor for a long time. A bench of Chief Justice Shree Chandrashekhar and Justice Gautam Ankhad was urged to take up the hearing of a bunch of pleas from 2023 on the issue of air pollution in the city.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: BMC issues stop work notice to 53 construction sites amid rising air pollution&nbsp;
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has said that it has issued stop-work <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-aqi-bmc-issues-stop-work-notices-to-53-construction-sites-for-causing-air-pollution-23605208?home-breakingnews" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">notices</a> to 53 construction sites for contributing to air pollution, as the city grapples with deteriorating Air Quality Index (AQI). (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: BMC issues stop work notice to 53 construction sites amid rising air pollution&nbsp;
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has said that it has issued stop-work notices to 53 construction sites for contributing to air pollution, as the city grapples with deteriorating Air Quality Index (AQI). (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai AQI at 127
As per the Sameer App, Mumbai&rsquo;s AQI in the last 24 hours showed significant improvement; however, the AQI still stays in the &lsquo;moderate&rsquo; category. But a drop of nearly by 55 points in the AQI made things relatively better. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-weather-updates-slight-drop-in-aqi-brings-relief-imd-predicts-clear-skies-23605302" rel="nofollow">Read More</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai AQI at 127
As per the Sameer App, Mumbai&rsquo;s AQI in the last 24 hours showed significant improvement; however, the AQI still stays in the &lsquo;moderate&rsquo; category. But a drop of nearly by 55 points in the AQI made things relatively better. Read More

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai AQI stays Moderate
Mumbai on Friday woke up to a relatively better weather condition. With a thick layer of smog all across the blue skies still gripping the city, the air quality index did show slight improvement. However, the AQI category still stayed in the &lsquo;moderate&rsquo; status. As per the Sameer app, the <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-aqi-bmc-issues-stop-work-notices-to-53-construction-sites-for-causing-air-pollution-23605208?authordetail-breakingnews" rel="nofollow">AQI </a>of Mumbai on November 28 till 10:05 am was 127. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-weather-updates-slight-drop-in-aqi-brings-relief-imd-predicts-clear-skies-23605302" rel="nofollow">Read More</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai AQI stays Moderate
Mumbai on Friday woke up to a relatively better weather condition. With a thick layer of smog all across the blue skies still gripping the city, the air quality index did show slight improvement. However, the AQI category still stayed in the &lsquo;moderate&rsquo; status. As per the Sameer app, the AQI of Mumbai on November 28 till 10:05 am was 127. Read More

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: City`s air quality dips as AQI crosses 130 in several areas 
In parts of Mumbai, AQI was recorded as Chembur (138), Kurla (122), Mazgaon (134), Malad West (136) and Ghatkopar (139).

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: City`s air quality dips as AQI crosses 130 in several areas
In parts of Mumbai, AQI was recorded as Chembur (138), Kurla (122), Mazgaon (134), Malad West (136) and Ghatkopar (139).

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;Thane businessman cheated of Rs 31.21 lakh on promise of loan; three booked 
A case has been registered against three people for allegedly duping a businessman of Rs 31.21 lakh under the pretext of facilitating a loan of Rs 100 crore for him in Maharashtra`s Thane city, police said on Friday. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;Thane businessman cheated of Rs 31.21 lakh on promise of loan; three booked
A case has been registered against three people for allegedly duping a businessman of Rs 31.21 lakh under the pretext of facilitating a loan of Rs 100 crore for him in Maharashtra`s Thane city, police said on Friday. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Massive fire breaks out at godown in Mumbai`s Kurla 
The blaze was was reported on Thursday at a godown in Khalil Shaikh Chawl at Kismat Nagar in Kurla (West). <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/photo/in-photos-massive-fire-breaks-out-at-godown-in-mumbais-kurla-108468/1" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">See Photos.</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Massive fire breaks out at godown in Mumbai`s Kurla
The blaze was was reported on Thursday at a godown in Khalil Shaikh Chawl at Kismat Nagar in Kurla (West). See Photos.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Maharashtra teachers call December 5 school bandh over TET and key demands
The statewide teachers&rsquo; group, Shikshak Bhaarti, has called for a &lsquo;<a href="https://www.mid-day.com/news/india-news/article/bharat-bandh-on-july-9-will-schools-offices-banks-and-transport-be-impacted-check-details-23583709" rel="nofollow">school bandh</a>&rsquo; on December 5 to highlight issues faced by teachers in Maharashtra. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/maharashtra-teachers-call-december-5-school-bandh-over-tet-and-key-demands-23605247" rel="nofollow">Read More</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Maharashtra teachers call December 5 school bandh over TET and key demands
The statewide teachers&rsquo; group, Shikshak Bhaarti, has called for a &lsquo;school bandh&rsquo; on December 5 to highlight issues faced by teachers in Maharashtra. Read More

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Vile Parle cops rearrest accused who escaped from custody
A 38-year-old housebreaker accused of escaping from police custody after he was brought from the Arthur Road jail to the <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-security-guards-quick-action-during-fire-scare-prevents-major-gas-tragedy-in-vile-parle-23602732" rel="nofollow">Vile Parle</a> police station for investigation. However, cops traced the accused and rearrested him. <a href="https://api.whatsapp.com/send?text=https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-vile-parle-cops-rearrest-accused-who-escaped-from-custody-at-police-station-23605290" rel="nofollow">Read More</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Vile Parle cops rearrest accused who escaped from custody
A 38-year-old housebreaker accused of escaping from police custody after he was brought from the Arthur Road jail to the Vile Parle police station for investigation. However, cops traced the accused and rearrested him. Read More

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Central Railway registers FIR at Kalyan railway police station
CR authorities filed an FIR at Kalyan railway police station against the commuter who works for a prominent bank in Mumbai. &ldquo;We were checking onboard the Kalyan-Dadar AC local train when we came across the lady. At first sight, there seemed nothing wrong when she flashed her ticket. But when we scrolled it up and down, we noticed that the QR code was missing and there was a web link at the top. This alerted me, and I rechecked, only to find that it was a fake ticket,&rdquo; Ticket Checker Vishal Tukaram Navale said. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/fake-tickets-flooding-mumbai-locals-central-railway-warns-about-bogus-tickets-23605246" rel="nofollow">Read More</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Central Railway registers FIR at Kalyan railway police station
CR authorities filed an FIR at Kalyan railway police station against the commuter who works for a prominent bank in Mumbai. &ldquo;We were checking onboard the Kalyan-Dadar AC local train when we came across the lady. At first sight, there seemed nothing wrong when she flashed her ticket. But when we scrolled it up and down, we noticed that the QR code was missing and there was a web link at the top. This alerted me, and I rechecked, only to find that it was a fake ticket,&rdquo; Ticket Checker Vishal Tukaram Navale said. Read More

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Central Railway warns about bogus tickets in Mumbai local trains
Central Railway (CR) authorities have discovered a major scam, after an alert ticket checker caught a female passenger in an <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/railways-floats-record-global-tender-for-mumbais-all-ac-trains-23592907" rel="nofollow">AC local train</a> at Kalyan, travelling with a fake ticket. The ticket &mdash; an almost identical replica of the original &mdash; appeared genuine at first glance. But on detailed examination, it was found that the mandatory QR code was missing, and the ticket had a link, which was a giveaway. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/fake-tickets-flooding-mumbai-locals-central-railway-warns-about-bogus-tickets-23605246" rel="nofollow">Read More</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Central Railway warns about bogus tickets in Mumbai local trains
Central Railway (CR) authorities have discovered a major scam, after an alert ticket checker caught a female passenger in an AC local train at Kalyan, travelling with a fake ticket. The ticket &mdash; an almost identical replica of the original &mdash; appeared genuine at first glance. But on detailed examination, it was found that the mandatory QR code was missing, and the ticket had a link, which was a giveaway. Read More

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Civic body tightens pollution rules
The civic body on Thursday also directed that the air pollution guidelines it had laid down should be followed strictly. These include installing sensors to monitor AQI that remain operational all the time. Ashwini Joshi, Additional Municipal Commissioner (city), warned of strict action if AQI sensors were found to be non-operational.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Civic body tightens pollution rules
The civic body on Thursday also directed that the air pollution guidelines it had laid down should be followed strictly. These include installing sensors to monitor AQI that remain operational all the time. Ashwini Joshi, Additional Municipal Commissioner (city), warned of strict action if AQI sensors were found to be non-operational.

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