Mumbai News LIVE Updates: MSEDCL warns employees of strict action against the strike
Responding to employee demands, MSEDCL said operational improvements had been implemented, including the creation of two division offices, 37 sub-divisions and 30 branch offices, resulting in 876 new technical and engineering posts. No existing posts would be cut, and reservations and workforce structure would remain unaffected, it added. The company had also warned employees of strict action if they participate in the strike: PTI

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: MSEDCL warns employees of strict action against the strike
Responding to employee demands, MSEDCL said operational improvements had been implemented, including the creation of two division offices, 37 sub-divisions and 30 branch offices, resulting in 876 new technical and engineering posts. No existing posts would be cut, and reservations and workforce structure would remain unaffected, it added. The company had also warned employees of strict action if they participate in the strike: PTI

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Emergency arrangements are in place during the strike, says MSEDCL
MSEDCL had on Wednesday night said that it had put in place emergency arrangements to ensure uninterrupted power supply across the state during the three-day strike called by the Joint Action Committee of seven power employee unions from October 9 to 11: PTI

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Emergency arrangements are in place during the strike, says MSEDCL
MSEDCL had on Wednesday night said that it had put in place emergency arrangements to ensure uninterrupted power supply across the state during the three-day strike called by the Joint Action Committee of seven power employee unions from October 9 to 11: PTI

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Emergency control room monitoring electricity supply round-the-clock, says Mahavitaran
An emergency control room at Mahavitaran`s Mumbai headquarters, supervised by the Chief Engineer, is monitoring electricity supply round-the-clock. Regional offices have also set up control rooms to keep headquarters updated," Mahavitaran said: PTI

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Emergency control room monitoring electricity supply round-the-clock, says Mahavitaran
An emergency control room at Mahavitaran`s Mumbai headquarters, supervised by the Chief Engineer, is monitoring electricity supply round-the-clock. Regional offices have also set up control rooms to keep headquarters updated," Mahavitaran said: PTI

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Maharashtra Essential Services Maintenance Act has been invoked, says Mahavitaran
The Mahavitaran management had already conveyed a positive stance on all the demands of the Joint Action Committee (JAC) of unions, and a written record was shared with the committee, despite which the strike took place, it said. Electricity being an essential service, the Maharashtra Essential Services Maintenance Act (MESMA) has been invoked, the Mahavitaran said, adding the strike was illegal under the Act: PTI

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Maharashtra Essential Services Maintenance Act has been invoked, says Mahavitaran
The Mahavitaran management had already conveyed a positive stance on all the demands of the Joint Action Committee (JAC) of unions, and a written record was shared with the committee, despite which the strike took place, it said. Electricity being an essential service, the Maharashtra Essential Services Maintenance Act (MESMA) has been invoked, the Mahavitaran said, adding the strike was illegal under the Act: PTI

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: All employees are not on strike, says MSEDCL
Around 62 per cent of engineers, officers and employees did not participate in the "illegal" strike, the statement from MSEDCL, also known as Mahavitaran, said: PTI

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: All employees are not on strike, says MSEDCL
Around 62 per cent of engineers, officers and employees did not participate in the "illegal" strike, the statement from MSEDCL, also known as Mahavitaran, said: PTI

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Three-day electricity workers` strike begins: MSEDCL says it ensured uninterrupted supply
The Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited said it ensured uninterrupted power supply during the 72-hour strike by a section of employees that started from Thursday: PTI

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Three-day electricity workers` strike begins: MSEDCL says it ensured uninterrupted supply
The Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited said it ensured uninterrupted power supply during the 72-hour strike by a section of employees that started from Thursday: PTI

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: BMC employee found dead in SRA building premises
A 32-year-old employee of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) was found dead in a Slum Rehabilitation Authority (SRA) building in Kurla area on Thursday afternoon, police said. The victim was identified as Rajesh Parmar, a resident of Ghatkopar area who worked in the solid waste management department in the F North ward, they said: PTI

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: BMC employee found dead in SRA building premises
A 32-year-old employee of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) was found dead in a Slum Rehabilitation Authority (SRA) building in Kurla area on Thursday afternoon, police said. The victim was identified as Rajesh Parmar, a resident of Ghatkopar area who worked in the solid waste management department in the F North ward, they said: PTI

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Cricketer Rinku Singh threatened with Rs 5 crore extortion. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-crime-news/article/mumbai-cricketer-rinku-singh-threatened-with-rs-5-crore-extortion-through-email-suspect-claims-connecting-with-d-company-23597988" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Read more...</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Cricketer Rinku Singh threatened with Rs 5 crore extortion. Read more...

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: BJP workers upset as Sena MLA targets minister Chandrakant Patil over gangster
Pune unit of the BJP said on Thursday that it would complain to its leadership against Shiv Sena leader Ravindra Dhangekar for claiming that a staffer in Maharashtra minister Chandrakant Patil`s office has links with gangster Nilesh Ghaywal. The Shiv Sena, led by Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, and the BJP are allies in the ruling Mahayuti coalition. While Dhangekar is a former MLA from Kasba Peth in the city, Patil represents the Kothrud assembly seat. Dhiraj Ghate, BJP city unit president, called Dhangekar`s attack on Patil a publicity stunt: PTI

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: BJP workers upset as Sena MLA targets minister Chandrakant Patil over gangster
Pune unit of the BJP said on Thursday that it would complain to its leadership against Shiv Sena leader Ravindra Dhangekar for claiming that a staffer in Maharashtra minister Chandrakant Patil`s office has links with gangster Nilesh Ghaywal. The Shiv Sena, led by Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, and the BJP are allies in the ruling Mahayuti coalition. While Dhangekar is a former MLA from Kasba Peth in the city, Patil represents the Kothrud assembly seat. Dhiraj Ghate, BJP city unit president, called Dhangekar`s attack on Patil a publicity stunt: PTI

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai Metro Line 3 records nearly 1 lakh riders till 6 pm 
The Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation (MMRC) on Thursday said that a total of 97,846 passengers travelled on the Aarey JVLR to Cuffe Parade route of Metro Line 3 by 6 pm on Thursday. The services on the line will continue to operate until 10:30 pm, it said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai Metro Line 3 records nearly 1 lakh riders till 6 pm
The Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation (MMRC) on Thursday said that a total of 97,846 passengers travelled on the Aarey JVLR to Cuffe Parade route of Metro Line 3 by 6 pm on Thursday. The services on the line will continue to operate until 10:30 pm, it said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Congress demands Rs 50,000 per hectare for the affected farmers
"The Congress has consistently demanded Rs 50,000 per hectare for the affected crops, Rs 5 lakh per hectare for land erosion and complete farm loan waiver," Sapkal said. Targeting the BJP-led state and central governments, he said the PM`s visit was "politically motivated": PTI

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Congress demands Rs 50,000 per hectare for the affected farmers
"The Congress has consistently demanded Rs 50,000 per hectare for the affected crops, Rs 5 lakh per hectare for land erosion and complete farm loan waiver," Sapkal said. Targeting the BJP-led state and central governments, he said the PM`s visit was "politically motivated": PTI

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: State government`s package included compensation already covered under crop insurance, says Sapkal&nbsp;
PM provided special packages to Bihar, Gujarat and Punjab, but left Maharashtra to fend for itself. The state is facing a natural calamity and needs central support, Sapkal said. The Congress leader alleged that the state government`s package included compensation already covered under crop insurance and lightning-related deaths, terming it a "bogus accounting exercise": PTI

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: State government`s package included compensation already covered under crop insurance, says Sapkal&nbsp;
PM provided special packages to Bihar, Gujarat and Punjab, but left Maharashtra to fend for itself. The state is facing a natural calamity and needs central support, Sapkal said. The Congress leader alleged that the state government`s package included compensation already covered under crop insurance and lightning-related deaths, terming it a "bogus accounting exercise": PTI

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: During his visit to city, PM Modi did not announce anything for farmers, says Sapkal
Talking to reporters after a review meeting of North Maharashtra Congress leaders, state Congress president Sapkal said, "Since May, unseasonal and excessive rains have destroyed the kharif crops across Maharashtra. Farmers were expecting substantial assistance from the government, but the package announced by the state is a cruel joke." During his recent visit to Mumbai, PM Modi did not announce even "a single paisa" for the distressed farmers, he said: PTI

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: During his visit to city, PM Modi did not announce anything for farmers, says Sapkal
Talking to reporters after a review meeting of North Maharashtra Congress leaders, state Congress president Sapkal said, "Since May, unseasonal and excessive rains have destroyed the kharif crops across Maharashtra. Farmers were expecting substantial assistance from the government, but the package announced by the state is a cruel joke." During his recent visit to Mumbai, PM Modi did not announce even "a single paisa" for the distressed farmers, he said: PTI

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Maharashtra govt has announced a compensation package of Rs 31,628 crore
The Maharashtra government on Tuesday announced a compensation package of Rs 31,628 crore for farmers who suffered massive losses due to rains and floods. It includes compensation for crop losses, life and property, soil erosion, direct financial support to farmers, concessions generally extended in drought-like conditions, hospitalisation expenses, ex-gratia, damage to houses, shops, and cattle sheds: PTI

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Maharashtra govt has announced a compensation package of Rs 31,628 crore
The Maharashtra government on Tuesday announced a compensation package of Rs 31,628 crore for farmers who suffered massive losses due to rains and floods. It includes compensation for crop losses, life and property, soil erosion, direct financial support to farmers, concessions generally extended in drought-like conditions, hospitalisation expenses, ex-gratia, damage to houses, shops, and cattle sheds: PTI

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Sapkal seeks Centre`s special package for rain-hit Maharashtra farmers; dubs state aid `cruel joke`
Maharashtra Congress president Harshwardhan Sapkal on Thursday said Prime Minister Narendra Modi should announce a special relief package for rain and flood-affected farmers in the state, terming the Devendra Fadnavis government`s financial assistance a "cruel joke" and "deceptive": PTI

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Sapkal seeks Centre`s special package for rain-hit Maharashtra farmers; dubs state aid `cruel joke`
Maharashtra Congress president Harshwardhan Sapkal on Thursday said Prime Minister Narendra Modi should announce a special relief package for rain and flood-affected farmers in the state, terming the Devendra Fadnavis government`s financial assistance a "cruel joke" and "deceptive": PTI

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: New post office inaugurated in Thane on World Post Day
A new post office was inaugurated in Thane on the occasion of World Post Day on Thursday, officials said. Amitabh Singh, Chief Postmaster General of Maharashtra Circle, launched the new post office at Bhumi World Industrial Park: PTI

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: New post office inaugurated in Thane on World Post Day
A new post office was inaugurated in Thane on the occasion of World Post Day on Thursday, officials said. Amitabh Singh, Chief Postmaster General of Maharashtra Circle, launched the new post office at Bhumi World Industrial Park: PTI

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: MACT gives compensation of Rs 21.63 lakh to kin of man killed in 2019 accident
The Motor Accident Claims Tribunal (MACT) in Thane has awarded compensation of Rs 21.63 lakh to the kin of a man who died in a road accident in 2019. Yogesh Ganpat Divekar died on July 28 that year when his motorcycle was hit by a speeding dumper truck in Balkum area. Divekar, who was 40 at the time of death, was a recovery agent employed by a cooperative credit society: PTI

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: MACT gives compensation of Rs 21.63 lakh to kin of man killed in 2019 accident
The Motor Accident Claims Tribunal (MACT) in Thane has awarded compensation of Rs 21.63 lakh to the kin of a man who died in a road accident in 2019. Yogesh Ganpat Divekar died on July 28 that year when his motorcycle was hit by a speeding dumper truck in Balkum area. Divekar, who was 40 at the time of death, was a recovery agent employed by a cooperative credit society: PTI

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Bhiwandi civic body ties up with CRISIL to obtain credit rating
The Bhiwandi-Nizampur City Municipal Corporation (BNCMC) in Thane district has initiated the process of obtaining credit rating from CRISIL in order to enhance the civic body`s financial credibility, an official said on Thursday. This initiative reflects the commitment to financial discipline, accountability, and long-term sustainability, BNCMC Chief Accounts and Finance Officer Ramprasad Solunke said in an official release: PTI

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Bhiwandi civic body ties up with CRISIL to obtain credit rating
The Bhiwandi-Nizampur City Municipal Corporation (BNCMC) in Thane district has initiated the process of obtaining credit rating from CRISIL in order to enhance the civic body`s financial credibility, an official said on Thursday. This initiative reflects the commitment to financial discipline, accountability, and long-term sustainability, BNCMC Chief Accounts and Finance Officer Ramprasad Solunke said in an official release: PTI

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Minister Kadam granted arms license to gangster`s brother overriding police`s objection: Sena (UBT)
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Anil Parab on Thursday alleged that Maharashtra Minister of State for Home Yogesh Kadam overrode police`s recommendation while approving issuance of an arms license to gangster Nilesh Ghaywal`s brother. Kadam, who belongs to the rival Shiv Sena led by deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, claimed that the license was granted to Sachin Ghaywal strictly as per the police report: PTI

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Minister Kadam granted arms license to gangster`s brother overriding police`s objection: Sena (UBT)
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Anil Parab on Thursday alleged that Maharashtra Minister of State for Home Yogesh Kadam overrode police`s recommendation while approving issuance of an arms license to gangster Nilesh Ghaywal`s brother. Kadam, who belongs to the rival Shiv Sena led by deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, claimed that the license was granted to Sachin Ghaywal strictly as per the police report: PTI

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Failed drug deal-kidnapping case: Mumbai cops file chargesheet against accused under MCOCA
The Mumbai Crime Branch on Thursday filed a chargesheet under the Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA) against 14 arrested and 5 wanted accused in connection with the failed drug deal-kidnapping case. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-crime-news/article/failed-drug-deal-kidnapping-case-mumbai-police-file-chargesheet-against-14-accused-under-mcoca-23597960" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Read more...</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Failed drug deal-kidnapping case: Mumbai cops file chargesheet against accused under MCOCA
The Mumbai Crime Branch on Thursday filed a chargesheet under the Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA) against 14 arrested and 5 wanted accused in connection with the failed drug deal-kidnapping case. Read more...

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Govt presented `inflated` relief package for flood-hit farmers with local polls in mind, says Rohit Pawar
NCP (SP) MLA Rohit Pawar on Thursday criticised the Maharashtra government for misleading farmers in the name of rain and flood relief by presenting "inflated" figures of the aid in view of the upcoming local bodies elections. Speaking to reporters here, he also said the government must not think of avoiding a discussion on the issue of farmers` distress by curtailing the duration of the winter session of the state legislature to be held in December: PTI

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Govt presented `inflated` relief package for flood-hit farmers with local polls in mind, says Rohit Pawar
NCP (SP) MLA Rohit Pawar on Thursday criticised the Maharashtra government for misleading farmers in the name of rain and flood relief by presenting "inflated" figures of the aid in view of the upcoming local bodies elections. Speaking to reporters here, he also said the government must not think of avoiding a discussion on the issue of farmers` distress by curtailing the duration of the winter session of the state legislature to be held in December: PTI

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Man held for attacking three members of family in Virar
A man was arrested for allegedly attacking three members of a family in Virar in Palghar district earlier this week, a police official said on Thursday. Netra Jagannath Gowari (52), her father Jagannath Govind Gowari (76) and mother Leela Jagannath Gowari (72) were seriously injured after an unidentified man entered their residence in Bandarpada in Arnala on October 6 and attacked them with a sickle, Deputy Commissioner of Police Sandeep Doiphode told reporters.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Man held for attacking three members of family in Virar
A man was arrested for allegedly attacking three members of a family in Virar in Palghar district earlier this week, a police official said on Thursday. Netra Jagannath Gowari (52), her father Jagannath Govind Gowari (76) and mother Leela Jagannath Gowari (72) were seriously injured after an unidentified man entered their residence in Bandarpada in Arnala on October 6 and attacked them with a sickle, Deputy Commissioner of Police Sandeep Doiphode told reporters.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Shiv Sena (UBT) demands action against Maharashtra Minister Yogesh Kadam
Shiv Sena (UBT) has demanded strict action and the resignation of Minister of State for Home, Yogesh Kadam, for allegedly misusing his position to help a gangster&rsquo;s brother obtain an arms license. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/shiv-sena-ubt-demands-action-against-maharashtra-minister-yogesh-kadam-23597931">Read more.</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Shiv Sena (UBT) demands action against Maharashtra Minister Yogesh Kadam
Shiv Sena (UBT) has demanded strict action and the resignation of Minister of State for Home, Yogesh Kadam, for allegedly misusing his position to help a gangster&rsquo;s brother obtain an arms license. Read more.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Modi govt has will to fight terror, UPA was confused, says Milind Deora
Shiv Sena MP Milind Deora on Thursday said Prime Minister Narendra Modi`s government has the political will to act against terrorism, while there was confusion in the previous UPA regime to tackle anti-social elements. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/modi-govt-has-will-to-fight-terror-upa-was-confused-says-milind-deora-23597932">Read more.</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Modi govt has will to fight terror, UPA was confused, says Milind Deora
Shiv Sena MP Milind Deora on Thursday said Prime Minister Narendra Modi`s government has the political will to act against terrorism, while there was confusion in the previous UPA regime to tackle anti-social elements. Read more.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: App-based taxis and autos go on daylong strike across Maharashtra for fare hike, other demands
Several app-based taxis and auto rickshaws went on a one-day strike across Maharashtra on Thursday to press for their demands, including fare hikes, a union said, though some users said they did not feel any inconvenience. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/app-based-taxis-and-autos-go-on-daylong-strike-across-maharashtra-for-fare-hike-other-demands-23597935">Read more.</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: App-based taxis and autos go on daylong strike across Maharashtra for fare hike, other demands
Several app-based taxis and auto rickshaws went on a one-day strike across Maharashtra on Thursday to press for their demands, including fare hikes, a union said, though some users said they did not feel any inconvenience. Read more.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai Metro-3 fare ranges from Rs 10 to Rs 70; here`s what commuters need to know
The minimum fare for the newly inaugurated Aqua Line will start at Rs 10, while the maximum one-way ticket price between Aarey (JVLR) and Cuffe Parade has been capped at Rs 70, the Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation Limited (MMRCL) said. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-metro-3-fare-ranges-from-rs-10-to-rs-70-check-full-pricing-of-the-city-s-first-underground-corridor-23597929">Read more.</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai Metro-3 fare ranges from Rs 10 to Rs 70; here`s what commuters need to know
The minimum fare for the newly inaugurated Aqua Line will start at Rs 10, while the maximum one-way ticket price between Aarey (JVLR) and Cuffe Parade has been capped at Rs 70, the Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation Limited (MMRCL) said. Read more.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Thane police bust racket selling substandard cement packed in bags of reputed brands
The police in Maharashtra`s Thane district have exposed a racket dealing in substandard cement that was being repackaged and pushed into the market under the names of reputed cement brands, an official said on Thursday. Acting on inputs, a team from Kolsewadi police station in Kalyan raided a spot near Musale Compound on Tuesday and found four vehicles loaded with 995 cement bags.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Thane police bust racket selling substandard cement packed in bags of reputed brands
The police in Maharashtra`s Thane district have exposed a racket dealing in substandard cement that was being repackaged and pushed into the market under the names of reputed cement brands, an official said on Thursday. Acting on inputs, a team from Kolsewadi police station in Kalyan raided a spot near Musale Compound on Tuesday and found four vehicles loaded with 995 cement bags.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai traffic police ensure smooth flow during UK PM visit
Despite a packed city schedule and heavy security arrangements, the Mumbai traffic police ensured a remarkably smooth traffic flow during UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer&rsquo;s visit to the city on Wednesday, earning widespread appreciation for their precision planning and efficient execution. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-traffic-police-ensure-smooth-flow-during-uk-pm-visit-23597845" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Read more.</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai traffic police ensure smooth flow during UK PM visit
Despite a packed city schedule and heavy security arrangements, the Mumbai traffic police ensured a remarkably smooth traffic flow during UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer&rsquo;s visit to the city on Wednesday, earning widespread appreciation for their precision planning and efficient execution. Read more.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai: Slum dwellers lead first self-redevelopment SRA project
In a landmark move for housing justice and community empowerment, Mumbai has begun talks for its first Self-Redevelopment Project under the Slum Rehabilitation Authority (SRA). The initiative, led by renowned social activist Medha Patkar and supported by the Maharashtra State Cooperative Housing and Apartment Federation, aims to usher in a new era of people-powered urban development. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-slum-dwellers-lead-first-self-redevelopment-sra-project-23597846">Read more.</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai: Slum dwellers lead first self-redevelopment SRA project
In a landmark move for housing justice and community empowerment, Mumbai has begun talks for its first Self-Redevelopment Project under the Slum Rehabilitation Authority (SRA). The initiative, led by renowned social activist Medha Patkar and supported by the Maharashtra State Cooperative Housing and Apartment Federation, aims to usher in a new era of people-powered urban development. Read more.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Navi Mumbai airport inauguration: First flight from NMIA expected around Christmas
The long-awaited Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA) was finally inaugurated on Wednesday by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The ceremony took place after the Prime Minister landed at the new airport around 2.40 pm. Following this, he inaugurated the final phase of the Mumbai Metro Line 3, the Mumbai One app, and the Support to Training and Employment Programme for Women (STEP) programme. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/navi-mumbai-airport-inauguration-first-flight-from-nmia-expected-around-christmas-23597847">Read more.</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Navi Mumbai airport inauguration: First flight from NMIA expected around Christmas
The long-awaited Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA) was finally inaugurated on Wednesday by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The ceremony took place after the Prime Minister landed at the new airport around 2.40 pm. Following this, he inaugurated the final phase of the Mumbai Metro Line 3, the Mumbai One app, and the Support to Training and Employment Programme for Women (STEP) programme. Read more.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: DB Patil family snubbed at Navi Mumbai airport inauguration, gets no mention in PM Modi&rsquo;s speech
The grand inauguration of the Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA) on Wednesday may have been a glittering display of progress and pride for Maharashtra, but one prominent family left the event with a heavy heart. The family of the late Loknete DB Patil, the leader who became the voice of thousands of Project Affected Persons (PAP), had long awaited one special announcement, that the airport would be officially named the Loknete DB Patil Navi Mumbai International Airport. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/db-patil-family-snubbed-at-navi-mumbai-airport-inauguration-gets-no-mention-in-pm-modis-speech-23597848">Read more.</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: DB Patil family snubbed at Navi Mumbai airport inauguration, gets no mention in PM Modi&rsquo;s speech
The grand inauguration of the Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA) on Wednesday may have been a glittering display of progress and pride for Maharashtra, but one prominent family left the event with a heavy heart. The family of the late Loknete DB Patil, the leader who became the voice of thousands of Project Affected Persons (PAP), had long awaited one special announcement, that the airport would be officially named the Loknete DB Patil Navi Mumbai International Airport. Read more.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Thane court acquits two businessmen of assaulting traffic cop, rash driving
A court in Maharashtra`s Thane city has acquitted two businessmen seven years after they were accused of rash driving and assaulting a traffic policeman. In his order of October 7, Principal District and Sessions Court Judge S B Agrawal said the prosecution had failed to prove the charge against the accused, identified as Ravi Khimji Sampat (56) and Jagdish Keshavlal Bimane (43).

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Thane court acquits two businessmen of assaulting traffic cop, rash driving
A court in Maharashtra`s Thane city has acquitted two businessmen seven years after they were accused of rash driving and assaulting a traffic policeman. In his order of October 7, Principal District and Sessions Court Judge S B Agrawal said the prosecution had failed to prove the charge against the accused, identified as Ravi Khimji Sampat (56) and Jagdish Keshavlal Bimane (43).

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai Aqua Line Metro marks a new era of commuting for the citizens
Mumbai is all set to script history with the commissioning of the final stretch of its fully underground Aqua Line 3 between Science Centre in Worli and Cuffe Parade in South Mumbai. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-a-new-era-of-commuting-begins-with-metro-aqua-line-3-in-mumbai-23597849">Read more.</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai Aqua Line Metro marks a new era of commuting for the citizens
Mumbai is all set to script history with the commissioning of the final stretch of its fully underground Aqua Line 3 between Science Centre in Worli and Cuffe Parade in South Mumbai. Read more.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai local train vs metro services: Fisherfolk, dabbawalas question ban on metro travel, say service shouldn&rsquo;t divide Mumbaikars
As Mumbai&rsquo;s Metro prepares to reach Colaba, home to the city&rsquo;s oldest fishing community, not everyone is celebrating. Fishermen and dabbawalas, two of Mumbai&rsquo;s most integral workforces, say they feel left out of the city&rsquo;s newest transport revolution. Both communities &mdash; the fisherfolk of Colaba and the dabbawalas of Churchgate &mdash; have expressed disappointment, saying the Metro must not become a symbol of social divide.<a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/fishermen-and-dabbawalas-feel-left-out-as-mumbai-metro-line-3-nears-colaba-23597850"> Read more.</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai local train vs metro services: Fisherfolk, dabbawalas question ban on metro travel, say service shouldn&rsquo;t divide Mumbaikars
As Mumbai&rsquo;s Metro prepares to reach Colaba, home to the city&rsquo;s oldest fishing community, not everyone is celebrating. Fishermen and dabbawalas, two of Mumbai&rsquo;s most integral workforces, say they feel left out of the city&rsquo;s newest transport revolution. Both communities &mdash; the fisherfolk of Colaba and the dabbawalas of Churchgate &mdash; have expressed disappointment, saying the Metro must not become a symbol of social divide. Read more.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai: SGNP team captures langur spotted at Bhavan&rsquo;s College
Following mid-day&rsquo;s report on a langur frequently being spotted in Bhavan&rsquo;s College campus and adjoining areas, often venturing close to people and raising concerns of human-wildlife conflict, the Sanjay Gandhi National Park (SGNP) rescue team has successfully captured the animal after darting it. The action came after the mid-day report, and a person was injured on Wednesday morning when the langur scratched him inside the college campus. Forest department sources confirmed that the langur had injured a man inside Bhavan&rsquo;s College campus. Fortunately, the injuries were not serious, and the man sustained only minor nail scratches on his hand. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-sgnp-team-captures-langur-spotted-at-bhavans-college-23597851">Read more.</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai: SGNP team captures langur spotted at Bhavan&rsquo;s College
Following mid-day&rsquo;s report on a langur frequently being spotted in Bhavan&rsquo;s College campus and adjoining areas, often venturing close to people and raising concerns of human-wildlife conflict, the Sanjay Gandhi National Park (SGNP) rescue team has successfully captured the animal after darting it. The action came after the mid-day report, and a person was injured on Wednesday morning when the langur scratched him inside the college campus. Forest department sources confirmed that the langur had injured a man inside Bhavan&rsquo;s College campus. Fortunately, the injuries were not serious, and the man sustained only minor nail scratches on his hand. Read more.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Colaba police recover late father&rsquo;s stolen Rolex from trusted house help
A 65-year-old businessman, Pradeep Sanat Shah, is overjoyed after getting back his late father&rsquo;s heritage Rolex watch, which had been stolen from his Colaba home in June this year. The luxury timepiece &mdash; originally gifted by his father to his daughter-in-law Rupali Shah shortly before his death in 2023 &mdash; was recovered by the Colaba police and recently handed back to the family with help from advocate Sunil Pandey. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/colaba-police-recover-late-fathers-stolen-rolex-from-trusted-house-help-23597852">Read more.</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Colaba police recover late father&rsquo;s stolen Rolex from trusted house help
A 65-year-old businessman, Pradeep Sanat Shah, is overjoyed after getting back his late father&rsquo;s heritage Rolex watch, which had been stolen from his Colaba home in June this year. The luxury timepiece &mdash; originally gifted by his father to his daughter-in-law Rupali Shah shortly before his death in 2023 &mdash; was recovered by the Colaba police and recently handed back to the family with help from advocate Sunil Pandey. Read more.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Maharashtra autorickshaw-taxi strike on October 9; Ola, Uber, Rapido services disrupted statewide
Auto and taxi drivers across Maharashtra have announced a statewide strike on October 9, pressing for fare parity, a cap on commissions charged by ride-hailing companies, and a ban on bike taxis. The strike is expected to keep aggregator cabs and possibly autos too off the road, with a large number of cancellations and delays expected after bookings. Last time, those on strike had forced working aggregator drivers to join the strike, pulling a number of app cabs off the road. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/maharashtra-autorickshaw-taxi-strike-on-october-9-ola-uber-rapido-services-disrupted-statewide-23597853">Read more.</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Maharashtra autorickshaw-taxi strike on October 9; Ola, Uber, Rapido services disrupted statewide
Auto and taxi drivers across Maharashtra have announced a statewide strike on October 9, pressing for fare parity, a cap on commissions charged by ride-hailing companies, and a ban on bike taxis. The strike is expected to keep aggregator cabs and possibly autos too off the road, with a large number of cancellations and delays expected after bookings. Last time, those on strike had forced working aggregator drivers to join the strike, pulling a number of app cabs off the road. Read more.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai Metro Line-3 becomes completely operational
The entire 33.5-km stretch of Mumbai Metro Line-3 between Cuffe Parade and Aarey JVLR became operational on Thursday morning, a day after Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the corridor`s final phase, officials said. The full-length operation of the corridor, known as Aqua Line, started with the departure of the first trains from both the terminals at 5.55 am, an official from the Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation (MMRC) said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai Metro Line-3 becomes completely operational
The entire 33.5-km stretch of Mumbai Metro Line-3 between Cuffe Parade and Aarey JVLR became operational on Thursday morning, a day after Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the corridor`s final phase, officials said. The full-length operation of the corridor, known as Aqua Line, started with the departure of the first trains from both the terminals at 5.55 am, an official from the Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation (MMRC) said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Panel seeks public opinion on state&rsquo;s trilingual policy
Making headway in narrowing down Maharashtra&rsquo;s three-language policy, the Narendra Jadhav Committee has released a questionnaire for schools, educationists, parents, and students, among others, to gather public opinion on the state&rsquo;s language education policy. With a total of eight questions and a space for public input, the questionnaire seeks to obtain public opinion on finalising the apt academic age of those between Std I, III, V, and VI for implementing the trilingual policy. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/maharashtra-panel-seeks-public-input-on-three-language-policy-23597854">Read more.</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Panel seeks public opinion on state&rsquo;s trilingual policy
Making headway in narrowing down Maharashtra&rsquo;s three-language policy, the Narendra Jadhav Committee has released a questionnaire for schools, educationists, parents, and students, among others, to gather public opinion on the state&rsquo;s language education policy. With a total of eight questions and a space for public input, the questionnaire seeks to obtain public opinion on finalising the apt academic age of those between Std I, III, V, and VI for implementing the trilingual policy. Read more.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai: Courier firm staffer flees with cash, 81 parcels of customers
The Mumbai police have registered a case against an employee of a prominent courier firm after he fled with over 80 parcels meant to be delivered to customers along with some cash, an official said on Wednesday. The incident took place on September 29 and the case in this connection was registered on October 7 based on a complaint lodged by Gaurav Tiwari, the branch manager of Delhivery logistics company&rsquo;s Bandra unit, he said. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-courier-firm-staffer-flees-with-cash-81-parcels-of-customers-23597855">Read more.</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai: Courier firm staffer flees with cash, 81 parcels of customers
The Mumbai police have registered a case against an employee of a prominent courier firm after he fled with over 80 parcels meant to be delivered to customers along with some cash, an official said on Wednesday. The incident took place on September 29 and the case in this connection was registered on October 7 based on a complaint lodged by Gaurav Tiwari, the branch manager of Delhivery logistics company&rsquo;s Bandra unit, he said. Read more.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai&rsquo;s lakes have enough water to last till next year: BMC
While Mumbai&rsquo;s drinking water stock is still hovering at around 99 per cent, the water now available in the seven lakes will suffice for the entire dry season, against a daily water supply of between 3950 million litres per day (MLD) and 4100 MLD, according to the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC). <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/bmc-mumbais-lakes-have-enough-water-to-last-till-next-year-23597856">Read more.</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai&rsquo;s lakes have enough water to last till next year: BMC
While Mumbai&rsquo;s drinking water stock is still hovering at around 99 per cent, the water now available in the seven lakes will suffice for the entire dry season, against a daily water supply of between 3950 million litres per day (MLD) and 4100 MLD, according to the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC). Read more.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Malad police recover jeweller&rsquo;s Rs 1 lakh bag of silver ornaments in hours
The Malad police helped recover a jeweller&rsquo;s bag containing silver ornaments worth nearly Rs 1 lakh that had been accidentally left behind in an autorickshaw. According to police, Rahul Jain, a resident of Jankalyan Nagar, Malad, and owner of Shree Sai Jewellery at Malwani Gate No. 1, was travelling to Zaveri Bazaar with a bag full of silver ornaments when the incident occurred on Tuesday afternoon. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-malad-police-traces-auto-recover-jewellers-lost-silver-bag-23597857">Read more.</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Malad police recover jeweller&rsquo;s Rs 1 lakh bag of silver ornaments in hours
The Malad police helped recover a jeweller&rsquo;s bag containing silver ornaments worth nearly Rs 1 lakh that had been accidentally left behind in an autorickshaw. According to police, Rahul Jain, a resident of Jankalyan Nagar, Malad, and owner of Shree Sai Jewellery at Malwani Gate No. 1, was travelling to Zaveri Bazaar with a bag full of silver ornaments when the incident occurred on Tuesday afternoon. Read more.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Malad police recover jeweller&rsquo;s Rs 1 lakh bag of silver ornaments in hours
The <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-malad-youtubers-booked-for-using-police-uniforms-vehicles-in-viral-video-23596612" rel="nofollow">Malad police</a> helped recover a jeweller&rsquo;s bag containing silver ornaments worth nearly Rs 1 lakh that had been accidentally left behind in an autorickshaw. According to police, Rahul Jain, a resident of Jankalyan Nagar, Malad, and owner of Shree Sai Jewellery at Malwani Gate No. 1, was travelling to Zaveri Bazaar with a bag full of silver ornaments when the incident occurred on Tuesday afternoon.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Malad police recover jeweller&rsquo;s Rs 1 lakh bag of silver ornaments in hours
The Malad police helped recover a jeweller&rsquo;s bag containing silver ornaments worth nearly Rs 1 lakh that had been accidentally left behind in an autorickshaw. According to police, Rahul Jain, a resident of Jankalyan Nagar, Malad, and owner of Shree Sai Jewellery at Malwani Gate No. 1, was travelling to Zaveri Bazaar with a bag full of silver ornaments when the incident occurred on Tuesday afternoon.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: A section of Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (MSEDCL) employees on Thursday began their 72-hour strike. However the MSEDCL said that it will it ensure uninterrupted power supply. We are closing the LIVE blog now

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