Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Retired govt engineer defrauded of Rs 3.95 crore in cyber sextortion
A 62-year-old retired engineer of the Maharashtra government allegedly lost more than Rs 3.95 crore in a cyber fraud cum sextortion, police said on Sunday. Police have registered an FIR against a woman and her accomplices after they allegedly lured the victim into a fraudulent international trading scheme and later attempted to extort an additional Rs 2 crore through blackmail. Sextortion is extortion in which a perpetrator threatens to expose sexually compromising information, such as sexually explicit private images or videos of the victim, if certain demands are met: PTI

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Retired govt engineer defrauded of Rs 3.95 crore in cyber sextortion
A 62-year-old retired engineer of the Maharashtra government allegedly lost more than Rs 3.95 crore in a cyber fraud cum sextortion, police said on Sunday. Police have registered an FIR against a woman and her accomplices after they allegedly lured the victim into a fraudulent international trading scheme and later attempted to extort an additional Rs 2 crore through blackmail. Sextortion is extortion in which a perpetrator threatens to expose sexually compromising information, such as sexually explicit private images or videos of the victim, if certain demands are met: PTI

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Expansion of Ozar airport will significantly boost regional development and connectivity, says Fadnavis
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Sunday said the expansion of the Ozar airport will significantly boost regional development and connectivity ahead of the Simhastha Kumbh Mela 2027. "Air travel is no longer a luxury but an essential necessity. The expansion of Nashik airport will accelerate overall development," Fadnavis said after performing the groundbreaking ceremony of the project: PTI

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Expansion of Ozar airport will significantly boost regional development and connectivity, says Fadnavis
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Sunday said the expansion of the Ozar airport will significantly boost regional development and connectivity ahead of the Simhastha Kumbh Mela 2027. "Air travel is no longer a luxury but an essential necessity. The expansion of Nashik airport will accelerate overall development," Fadnavis said after performing the groundbreaking ceremony of the project: PTI

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Fire guts seven godowns in Thane district; no injuries
At least seven godowns stocked with materials like paper products and plastic items were destroyed after a fire broke out in an industrial hub in Maharashtra`s Thane district on Sunday, an official said. No one was injured in the incident at the godown complex in Bhiwandi`s Mankoli area, said Chief Fire Officer Nitin Lad from the Bhiwandi-Nizampur Municipal Corporation: PTI

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Fire guts seven godowns in Thane district; no injuries
At least seven godowns stocked with materials like paper products and plastic items were destroyed after a fire broke out in an industrial hub in Maharashtra`s Thane district on Sunday, an official said. No one was injured in the incident at the godown complex in Bhiwandi`s Mankoli area, said Chief Fire Officer Nitin Lad from the Bhiwandi-Nizampur Municipal Corporation: PTI

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: VBA claims Congress ignoring it after victory in Latur civic polls
The Vanchit Bahujan Aghadi, led by Prakash Ambedkar, on Sunday accused the Congress of ignoring it after winning the elections to the Latur Municipal Corporation and said it would contest the polls for mayor and deputy mayor if denied a share in power. The Congress` city president, Kiran Jadhav, said the party would be guided by its state leadership on the matter: PTI

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: VBA claims Congress ignoring it after victory in Latur civic polls
The Vanchit Bahujan Aghadi, led by Prakash Ambedkar, on Sunday accused the Congress of ignoring it after winning the elections to the Latur Municipal Corporation and said it would contest the polls for mayor and deputy mayor if denied a share in power. The Congress` city president, Kiran Jadhav, said the party would be guided by its state leadership on the matter: PTI

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Tanker driver booked for rash driving after Mumbai-Pune expressway traffic gridlock
An FIR has been registered against the driver of a gas tanker, days after its accident on the Mumbai-Pune Expressway triggered a massive traffic jam extending to 33 hours and stranding thousands of motorists, police said on Sunday. A case was registered against Ratan Singh Uday Narayan Singh (44), a resident of Azamgarh in Uttar Pradesh, at Khopoli police station in Raigad district on the charges of rash and dangerous driving, and endangering life or personal safety of others, an officer said: PTI

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Tanker driver booked for rash driving after Mumbai-Pune expressway traffic gridlock
An FIR has been registered against the driver of a gas tanker, days after its accident on the Mumbai-Pune Expressway triggered a massive traffic jam extending to 33 hours and stranding thousands of motorists, police said on Sunday. A case was registered against Ratan Singh Uday Narayan Singh (44), a resident of Azamgarh in Uttar Pradesh, at Khopoli police station in Raigad district on the charges of rash and dangerous driving, and endangering life or personal safety of others, an officer said: PTI

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Woman killed, husband hurt in attack by two bears
A woman was killed and her husband was seriously injured when they were attacked by two bears in a protected forest area in Nagpur district on Sunday, officials said. The incident occurred in compartment number 292 of the Manegaon beat when Sulochana Bhalavi (45) and Rajkumar Bhalavi were collecting firewood in the afternoon, said Assistant Conservator of Forests Govinda Luche: PTI

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Woman killed, husband hurt in attack by two bears
A woman was killed and her husband was seriously injured when they were attacked by two bears in a protected forest area in Nagpur district on Sunday, officials said. The incident occurred in compartment number 292 of the Manegaon beat when Sulochana Bhalavi (45) and Rajkumar Bhalavi were collecting firewood in the afternoon, said Assistant Conservator of Forests Govinda Luche: PTI

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Couple injured as teen driver rams car into scooter in Mumbai
A couple was critically injured after a car allegedly driven by a 17-year-old boy rammed into their scooter in the eastern suburbs here, police said on Sunday. A case has been registered against the minor boy and his father in connection with the accident that occurred in the Vidyavihar area on February 5, an official said: PTI

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Couple injured as teen driver rams car into scooter in Mumbai
A couple was critically injured after a car allegedly driven by a 17-year-old boy rammed into their scooter in the eastern suburbs here, police said on Sunday. A case has been registered against the minor boy and his father in connection with the accident that occurred in the Vidyavihar area on February 5, an official said: PTI

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Three suspended as Sena MLA votes in presence of minor son in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar
Three persons on Zilla Parishad and Panchayat Samiti poll duty were suspended on Sunday after Shiv Sena MLA Vilas Bhumre took his minor son into the EVM booth in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar`s Paithan taluka a day earlier violating secrecy and other norms associated with the voting process. The incident, in which fingers of both Bhumre and his son were marked with ink, took place on Saturday in Pachod booth. A video of it went viral on social media, leading to district collector Dilip Swami, also the poll returning officer, ordering a probe: PTI

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Three suspended as Sena MLA votes in presence of minor son in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar
Three persons on Zilla Parishad and Panchayat Samiti poll duty were suspended on Sunday after Shiv Sena MLA Vilas Bhumre took his minor son into the EVM booth in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar`s Paithan taluka a day earlier violating secrecy and other norms associated with the voting process. The incident, in which fingers of both Bhumre and his son were marked with ink, took place on Saturday in Pachod booth. A video of it went viral on social media, leading to district collector Dilip Swami, also the poll returning officer, ordering a probe: PTI

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Final day of Flower Fest draws large crowds, says BMC&nbsp;
The Mumbai Flower Festival is concluding today at the Veermata Jijabai Bhosale Botanical Garden and Zoo in Bhayander, organised by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) and the Tree Authority. The three-day festival has attracted large crowds since it began, with visitors turning up in big numbers to enjoy the colourful displays and floral exhibits. Officials said the response from the public has been overwhelmingly positive, with many residents visiting the event over the past few days: BMC

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Final day of Flower Fest draws large crowds, says BMC&nbsp;
The Mumbai Flower Festival is concluding today at the Veermata Jijabai Bhosale Botanical Garden and Zoo in Bhayander, organised by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) and the Tree Authority. The three-day festival has attracted large crowds since it began, with visitors turning up in big numbers to enjoy the colourful displays and floral exhibits. Officials said the response from the public has been overwhelmingly positive, with many residents visiting the event over the past few days: BMC

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Traffic affected at BKC after BEST bus breakdown
Mumbai Traffic Police on Sunday evening said that the traffic movement was slow at the Kalanagar Junction (BKC) following a BEST bus breakdown. The traffic was normalised&nbsp;later: MTP

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Traffic affected at BKC after BEST bus breakdown
Mumbai Traffic Police on Sunday evening said that the traffic movement was slow at the Kalanagar Junction (BKC) following a BEST bus breakdown. The traffic was normalised&nbsp;later: MTP

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Message of peace and compassion guides entire humanity, says CM Fadnavis at Jain event
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Sunday said the message of non-violence and compassion given by Jain tirthankars guides entire humanity. Addressing an event in Chandwad tehsil in Nashik district, the chief minister said the Jain community`s message of compassion for animals and environmental conservation is crucial, when the world has been struggling with environmental problems: PTI

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Message of peace and compassion guides entire humanity, says CM Fadnavis at Jain event
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Sunday said the message of non-violence and compassion given by Jain tirthankars guides entire humanity. Addressing an event in Chandwad tehsil in Nashik district, the chief minister said the Jain community`s message of compassion for animals and environmental conservation is crucial, when the world has been struggling with environmental problems: PTI

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Two EVMs found in car near eatery in Solapur; `reserve` devices, say officials
Two Electronic Voting Machines were found in a car near an eatery in Maharashtra`s Solapur district, officials said on Sunday, clarifying that the EVMs were "reserve" devices. Elections to 12 Zilla Parishads, including in Solapur, and 125 Panchayat Samitis were held in Maharashtra on Saturday. Around midnight on Saturday, two EVMs were found in a car, hired for an official on election duty, near Hotel Swarajya in Mohol town, prompting a few political parties to level allegations of tampering: PTI

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Two EVMs found in car near eatery in Solapur; `reserve` devices, say officials
Two Electronic Voting Machines were found in a car near an eatery in Maharashtra`s Solapur district, officials said on Sunday, clarifying that the EVMs were "reserve" devices. Elections to 12 Zilla Parishads, including in Solapur, and 125 Panchayat Samitis were held in Maharashtra on Saturday. Around midnight on Saturday, two EVMs were found in a car, hired for an official on election duty, near Hotel Swarajya in Mohol town, prompting a few political parties to level allegations of tampering: PTI

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: IRCTC launches 10-day &lsquo;Divine East Temple Tour&rsquo; on Bharat Gaurav Train
The Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation Ltd (IRCTC) has launched a new pilgrimage circuit called the &ldquo;Divine East Temple Tour&rdquo; on its Bharat Gaurav Deluxe Tourist Train. The 10-day rail tour covers major religious and heritage sites across Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, Odisha and Jharkhand

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: IRCTC launches 10-day &lsquo;Divine East Temple Tour&rsquo; on Bharat Gaurav Train
The Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation Ltd (IRCTC) has launched a new pilgrimage circuit called the &ldquo;Divine East Temple Tour&rdquo; on its Bharat Gaurav Deluxe Tourist Train. The 10-day rail tour covers major religious and heritage sites across Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, Odisha and Jharkhand

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Urmila flags off Mumbai RTO`s `Fun Run - Walk for Safety` event. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/photo/in-photos-urmila-matondkar-flags-off-mumbai-rtos-fun-run-walk-for-safety-event-109571" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">See pics...</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Urmila flags off Mumbai RTO`s `Fun Run - Walk for Safety` event. See pics...

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Worli residents oppose BMC plan for helipad at Worli Jetty
The Worli Residents Association has objected to the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation&rsquo;s (BMC) proposal to construct a helipad at the Worli Jetty along the Mumbai Coastal Road. The association has sent a complaint by email to the BMC Commissioner, the Maharashtra urban development department, and the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Worli residents oppose BMC plan for helipad at Worli Jetty
The Worli Residents Association has objected to the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation&rsquo;s (BMC) proposal to construct a helipad at the Worli Jetty along the Mumbai Coastal Road. The association has sent a complaint by email to the BMC Commissioner, the Maharashtra urban development department, and the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Caste now exists for political purposes and selfish interests, says Bhagwat
RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat on Sunday said caste now exists largely for selfish interests and political purposes as its traditional occupational basis has disappeared. Responding to questions during an interactive session, Bhagwat called for sensitivity and a sensitive approach to address caste-based conflicts. He said politicians seek votes in the name of the caste because caste identities remained deeply ingrained in society. "Politicians are driven by electoral considerations rather than ideology," he added: PTI

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Caste now exists for political purposes and selfish interests, says Bhagwat
RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat on Sunday said caste now exists largely for selfish interests and political purposes as its traditional occupational basis has disappeared. Responding to questions during an interactive session, Bhagwat called for sensitivity and a sensitive approach to address caste-based conflicts. He said politicians seek votes in the name of the caste because caste identities remained deeply ingrained in society. "Politicians are driven by electoral considerations rather than ideology," he added: PTI

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Religious conversion, infiltration and low birth rate are reasons behind population imbalance, says Bhagwat
RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat on Sunday identified religious conversion, infiltration, and a low birth rate as the three main factors behind population imbalance, saying scientific research suggests "we should have three children in a family," which, however, is a matter of choice. He condemned the use of force, inducement or deception to convert people and increase the number of a sect, noting that "ghar wapasi" was the answer for those wishing to return to their original faith: PTI

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Religious conversion, infiltration and low birth rate are reasons behind population imbalance, says Bhagwat
RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat on Sunday identified religious conversion, infiltration, and a low birth rate as the three main factors behind population imbalance, saying scientific research suggests "we should have three children in a family," which, however, is a matter of choice. He condemned the use of force, inducement or deception to convert people and increase the number of a sect, noting that "ghar wapasi" was the answer for those wishing to return to their original faith: PTI

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Shiv Sena (UBT) MLC demands helipad on Atal Setu after Expressway traffic chaos Shiv Sena (UBT) Member of Legislative Council Milind Narvekar has demanded the provision of a helipad and emergency facilities on the Atal Setu, which connects Mumbai and Raigad district, citing the recent 33-hour traffic congestion on the Mumbai-Pune Expressway: PTI

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Shiv Sena (UBT) MLC demands helipad on Atal Setu after Expressway traffic chaosShiv Sena (UBT) Member of Legislative Council Milind Narvekar has demanded the provision of a helipad and emergency facilities on the Atal Setu, which connects Mumbai and Raigad district, citing the recent 33-hour traffic congestion on the Mumbai-Pune Expressway: PTI

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai RTO`s Fun Run: Urmila Matondkar calls for strict road safety rules
Bollywood actress Urmila Matondkar on Sunday attended Mumbai Regional Transport Office`s (RTO) `Fun Run - Walk for Safety` event, an initiative aimed to promote road safety and curb accidents in the city. She appealed to Mumbaikars to strictly follow road safety rules to protect their own lives as well as the lives of others. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-rtos-fun-run-actor-urmila-matondkar-calls-for-strict-adherence-to-road-safety-rules-in-mumbai-23615664" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Read more...</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai RTO`s Fun Run: Urmila Matondkar calls for strict road safety rules
Bollywood actress Urmila Matondkar on Sunday attended Mumbai Regional Transport Office`s (RTO) `Fun Run - Walk for Safety` event, an initiative aimed to promote road safety and curb accidents in the city. She appealed to Mumbaikars to strictly follow road safety rules to protect their own lives as well as the lives of others. Read more...

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Shiv Sena women&rsquo;s wing to hold maha aarti and prayers across Maharashtra on Feb 9
The Shiv Sena Women&rsquo;s Wing has announced that Maha Aarti and special prayers will be organised on February 9 at major temples across Maharashtra for the good health and long life of Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde. Following the untimely demise of Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, Maharashtra continues to mourn the loss. In view of the prevailing grief, Shiv Sena chief leader and Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has appealed that no celebrations or public events be organised on the occasion of his birthday on February 9: Eknath Shinde`s office&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Shiv Sena women&rsquo;s wing to hold maha aarti and prayers across Maharashtra on Feb 9
The Shiv Sena Women&rsquo;s Wing has announced that Maha Aarti and special prayers will be organised on February 9 at major temples across Maharashtra for the good health and long life of Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde. Following the untimely demise of Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, Maharashtra continues to mourn the loss. In view of the prevailing grief, Shiv Sena chief leader and Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has appealed that no celebrations or public events be organised on the occasion of his birthday on February 9: Eknath Shinde`s office&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Priyanka Chaturvedi questions India-US trade agreement
Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Priyanka Chaturvedi on Tuesday questioned the proposed India-US interim trade agreement, calling it a &ldquo;treacherous deal&rdquo; and accusing the Centre of compromising national interest under external pressure: ANI
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Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Priyanka Chaturvedi questions India-US trade agreement
Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Priyanka Chaturvedi on Tuesday questioned the proposed India-US interim trade agreement, calling it a &ldquo;treacherous deal&rdquo; and accusing the Centre of compromising national interest under external pressure: ANI

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Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Jyotiba Phule`s statue vandalised in Telangana; Bhujbal seeks Amit Shah`s intervention
Maharashtra minister Chhagan Bhujbal on Sunday condemned the desecration of social reformer Mahatma Jyotiba Phule`s statue in Telangana and termed it an attack on the very idea of social equality. The NCP leader urged Union Home Minister Amit Shah to intervene in the matter and demanded immediate and strict action against the culprits. The incident occurred in Telangana`s Sangareddy district on February 6. Bhujbal, in a letter to Shah, said incidents targeting icons like Mahatma Phule amount to an assault on progressive social thought and cannot be tolerated in a democratic society: PTI

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Jyotiba Phule`s statue vandalised in Telangana; Bhujbal seeks Amit Shah`s intervention
Maharashtra minister Chhagan Bhujbal on Sunday condemned the desecration of social reformer Mahatma Jyotiba Phule`s statue in Telangana and termed it an attack on the very idea of social equality. The NCP leader urged Union Home Minister Amit Shah to intervene in the matter and demanded immediate and strict action against the culprits. The incident occurred in Telangana`s Sangareddy district on February 6. Bhujbal, in a letter to Shah, said incidents targeting icons like Mahatma Phule amount to an assault on progressive social thought and cannot be tolerated in a democratic society: PTI

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Probe ordered as Sena MLA votes in presence of minor son in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar
A probe was ordered after Shiv Sena MLA Vilas Bhumre took his minor son into the EVM booth during Zilla Parishad polls in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar`s Paithan taluka violating secrecy and other norms associated with the process, officials said here on Sunday. The incident, in which fingers of both Bhumre and his son were marked with ink, took place on Saturday in Pachod booth. A video of it went viral on social media, leading to district collector Dilip Swami ordering a probe. Bhumre, MLA from Paithan here, downplayed the incident when queried by reporters: PTI

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Probe ordered as Sena MLA votes in presence of minor son in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar
A probe was ordered after Shiv Sena MLA Vilas Bhumre took his minor son into the EVM booth during Zilla Parishad polls in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar`s Paithan taluka violating secrecy and other norms associated with the process, officials said here on Sunday. The incident, in which fingers of both Bhumre and his son were marked with ink, took place on Saturday in Pachod booth. A video of it went viral on social media, leading to district collector Dilip Swami ordering a probe. Bhumre, MLA from Paithan here, downplayed the incident when queried by reporters: PTI

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Uniform Civil Code should be framed with consensus, shouldn`t create divisions: Bhagwat Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat on Sunday said the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) should be framed by taking everyone into confidence and must not lead to divisions. Asked whether "achche din" (good days) for the RSS came after the BJP came to power, Bhagwat said it was the "other way round", noting the Sangh had remained committed to the construction of Ram temple in Ayodhya and those who supported it benefitted: PTI

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Uniform Civil Code should be framed with consensus, shouldn`t create divisions: BhagwatRashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat on Sunday said the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) should be framed by taking everyone into confidence and must not lead to divisions. Asked whether "achche din" (good days) for the RSS came after the BJP came to power, Bhagwat said it was the "other way round", noting the Sangh had remained committed to the construction of Ram temple in Ayodhya and those who supported it benefitted: PTI

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: AIMIM issues show cause notice to party officials
A show cause notice has also been issued to party officials and leaders in Amravati, he added. BJP`s Shreechand Tejwani and Sachin Onkarrao Bhende of Ravi Rana`s Yuva Swabhiman Party were elected the mayor and deputy mayor of the 87-member Amravati Municipal Corporation. Mahayuti allies, the BJP has 25 corporators, while YSP has 15 members in the civic body: PTI

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: AIMIM issues show cause notice to party officials
A show cause notice has also been issued to party officials and leaders in Amravati, he added. BJP`s Shreechand Tejwani and Sachin Onkarrao Bhende of Ravi Rana`s Yuva Swabhiman Party were elected the mayor and deputy mayor of the 87-member Amravati Municipal Corporation. Mahayuti allies, the BJP has 25 corporators, while YSP has 15 members in the civic body: PTI

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: AIMIM expels corporator Meera Kamble
Talking to PTI, AIMIM leader Imtiaz Jaleel said that the party, which had won 12 seats in the Amravati Municipal Corporation polls, decided to remain neutral during the mayor and deputy mayor elections held on Friday. Meera Kamble, however, raised her hand and supported BJP mayor candidate Shreechand Tejwani, ignoring the party`s stand, he said. In light of the incident, the AIMIM has expelled Kamble from the party and has initiated the process to disqualify her, Jaleel said: PTI

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: AIMIM expels corporator Meera Kamble
Talking to PTI, AIMIM leader Imtiaz Jaleel said that the party, which had won 12 seats in the Amravati Municipal Corporation polls, decided to remain neutral during the mayor and deputy mayor elections held on Friday. Meera Kamble, however, raised her hand and supported BJP mayor candidate Shreechand Tejwani, ignoring the party`s stand, he said. In light of the incident, the AIMIM has expelled Kamble from the party and has initiated the process to disqualify her, Jaleel said: PTI

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: AIMIM expels corporator for backing BJP in Amravati mayor poll
The All India Majlis-E-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) has expelled corporator Meera Kamble after she backed the BJP`s candidate for the mayor election in the Amravati civic body in Maharashtra: PTI

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: AIMIM expels corporator for backing BJP in Amravati mayor poll
The All India Majlis-E-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) has expelled corporator Meera Kamble after she backed the BJP`s candidate for the mayor election in the Amravati civic body in Maharashtra: PTI

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Maharashtra Transport Minister Sarnaik unveils Rajmata Jijau buses for statewide deployment 
Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC) is set to introduce new buses. The 3-by-2 seating arrangement ensures passengers no longer have to travel standing on crowded routes. Transport Minister and ST Chairman Pratap Sarnaik said the buses have been named after Rajmata Jijau, the mother of Hindavi Swarajya. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/maharashtra-transport-minister-sarnaik-unveils-rajmata-jijau-buses-for-statewide-deployment-23615659" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Read more.</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Maharashtra Transport Minister Sarnaik unveils Rajmata Jijau buses for statewide deployment
Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC) is set to introduce new buses. The 3-by-2 seating arrangement ensures passengers no longer have to travel standing on crowded routes. Transport Minister and ST Chairman Pratap Sarnaik said the buses have been named after Rajmata Jijau, the mother of Hindavi Swarajya. Read more.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;University of Mumbai issues strict deadline for ABC ID generation; non-compliance to invite punitive action 
The University of Mumbai has directed all affiliated, recognized, and autonomous colleges to generate Academic Bank of Credit (ABC) IDs for every student and link them with the e-Samarth system by 15 February 2026, citing mandatory implementation under the National Education Policy 2020. Colleges failing to comply will face punitive action under University regulations.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;University of Mumbai issues strict deadline for ABC ID generation; non-compliance to invite punitive action
The University of Mumbai has directed all affiliated, recognized, and autonomous colleges to generate Academic Bank of Credit (ABC) IDs for every student and link them with the e-Samarth system by 15 February 2026, citing mandatory implementation under the National Education Policy 2020. Colleges failing to comply will face punitive action under University regulations.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Brick kiln owner booked for forcing tribal family into bonded labour in Palghar 
A case has been registered against a brick kiln owner in Maharashtra`s Palghar district for allegedly forcing a family from the Katkari tribal community into bonded labour, police said on Saturday. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Brick kiln owner booked for forcing tribal family into bonded labour in Palghar
A case has been registered against a brick kiln owner in Maharashtra`s Palghar district for allegedly forcing a family from the Katkari tribal community into bonded labour, police said on Saturday. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;From Darjeeling ropeway to Surajkund mela collapse; here are India&rsquo;s deadliest ride accidents 
The swing ride collapse at the Surajkund International Crafts Mela in Haryana has once again raised concerns about amusement ride and cable car safety in India. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/news/india-news/article/india-s-deadliest-ride-accidents-from-darjeeling-ropeway-to-surajkund-fair-here-s-the-list-of-india-s-deadliest-amusement-park-mishaps-23615654" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Read more</a>.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;From Darjeeling ropeway to Surajkund mela collapse; here are India&rsquo;s deadliest ride accidents
The swing ride collapse at the Surajkund International Crafts Mela in Haryana has once again raised concerns about amusement ride and cable car safety in India. Read more.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;2015 murder of property dealer in Thane; all eight accused acquitted
A Thane court has acquitted all eight accused in the case of the murder of a property dealer in 2015, noting the prosecution failed to prove the charges primarily due to the failure of eye-witnesses to identify the assailants. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;2015 murder of property dealer in Thane; all eight accused acquitted
A Thane court has acquitted all eight accused in the case of the murder of a property dealer in 2015, noting the prosecution failed to prove the charges primarily due to the failure of eye-witnesses to identify the assailants. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Ready to step down if Sangh asks me to do so, says RSS chief
RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat on Sunday said the Sangh had asked him to continue working despite his age, while stressing that he would step down from the post whenever the organisation directs him to do so. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Ready to step down if Sangh asks me to do so, says RSS chief
RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat on Sunday said the Sangh had asked him to continue working despite his age, while stressing that he would step down from the post whenever the organisation directs him to do so. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: City wakes up to haze as AQI remains in moderate category at 122 
Hazy conditions are expected during morning hours, with skies clearing by afternoon and evening, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said. Maximum and minimum temperatures are likely to hover around 35 degrees Celsius and 20 degrees Celsius, respectively.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: City wakes up to haze as AQI remains in moderate category at 122
Hazy conditions are expected during morning hours, with skies clearing by afternoon and evening, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said. Maximum and minimum temperatures are likely to hover around 35 degrees Celsius and 20 degrees Celsius, respectively.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Theft of smartphones valued at Rs 55 lakh at Thane logistics firm 
Police have registered a case against eight persons for allegedly stealing high-end smartphones valued at Rs 31 lakh and embezzlement of Rs 23.8 lakh at a logistics and supply company in Maharashtra`s Thane district, officials said on Sunday. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Theft of smartphones valued at Rs 55 lakh at Thane logistics firm
Police have registered a case against eight persons for allegedly stealing high-end smartphones valued at Rs 31 lakh and embezzlement of Rs 23.8 lakh at a logistics and supply company in Maharashtra`s Thane district, officials said on Sunday. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai Police file B-summary, say rape complaint by call centre employee was false 
Seven months after a 22-year-old employee at a call centre filed a rape complaint against her 25-year-old colleague at the Oshiwara police station, the police have concluded that the allegations were false and contradictory. A B-summary report has been filed and the case will now be closed. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-police-file-b-summary-say-rape-complaint-by-call-centre-employee-was-false-23615585" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Read more.</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai Police file B-summary, say rape complaint by call centre employee was false
Seven months after a 22-year-old employee at a call centre filed a rape complaint against her 25-year-old colleague at the Oshiwara police station, the police have concluded that the allegations were false and contradictory. A B-summary report has been filed and the case will now be closed. Read more.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;&lsquo;What if I forget my answers?&rsquo; Board counsellors help students calm pre-exam nerves
The Maharashtra Board has appointed a total of 16 counsellors who have been resolving panicked and anxious queries ahead of the Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) and <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-gears-up-for-copy-free-hsc-exams-with-strict-monitoring-measures-23615050" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">State Secondary Certificate( SSC) boards</a>, the former beginning from February 10, while the latter examinations start 10 days later (February 20). The incoming calls include questions like , &ldquo;What if I forget my answers?&rdquo; &ldquo;What if I don&rsquo;t score well?&rdquo; &ldquo;Will they allow me inside if I&rsquo;m 10 minutes late to the centre?&rdquo; &ldquo;Why should I even bother attempting the rest of the exam if my first test was so bad?&rdquo; <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/maharashtra-board-exams-2026-what-if-i-forget-my-answers-board-counsellors-help-students-calm-pre-exam-nerves-23615591" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Read more.</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;&lsquo;What if I forget my answers?&rsquo; Board counsellors help students calm pre-exam nerves
The Maharashtra Board has appointed a total of 16 counsellors who have been resolving panicked and anxious queries ahead of the Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) and State Secondary Certificate( SSC) boards, the former beginning from February 10, while the latter examinations start 10 days later (February 20). The incoming calls include questions like , &ldquo;What if I forget my answers?&rdquo; &ldquo;What if I don&rsquo;t score well?&rdquo; &ldquo;Will they allow me inside if I&rsquo;m 10 minutes late to the centre?&rdquo; &ldquo;Why should I even bother attempting the rest of the exam if my first test was so bad?&rdquo; Read more.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;Police nab four Bangladeshi citizens living illegally in Mumbai&rsquo;s Malad East 
The Kurar Police detained a Bangladeshi national after receiving confidential inputs about his movement within the Malad East area. According to police sources, on February 2, 5 and 6, Officer Rafiq Mujawar, attached to Kurar police station along with the Anti-Terror Cell (ATC) team, while patrolling within the limits of Kurar Police Station, received information about illegal Bangladeshi nationals from a reliable informant. The information said that a Bangladeshi citizen residing illegally in India would be visiting areas such as Humera Park Garden, Tuba Hotel and Sahil Hotel in Pathanwadi, Kurargaon, Malad East. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-police-detain-four-bangladeshi-nationals-residing-illegally-in-malad-east-23615586" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Read more.</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;Police nab four Bangladeshi citizens living illegally in Mumbai&rsquo;s Malad East
The Kurar Police detained a Bangladeshi national after receiving confidential inputs about his movement within the Malad East area. According to police sources, on February 2, 5 and 6, Officer Rafiq Mujawar, attached to Kurar police station along with the Anti-Terror Cell (ATC) team, while patrolling within the limits of Kurar Police Station, received information about illegal Bangladeshi nationals from a reliable informant. The information said that a Bangladeshi citizen residing illegally in India would be visiting areas such as Humera Park Garden, Tuba Hotel and Sahil Hotel in Pathanwadi, Kurargaon, Malad East. Read more.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;BJP`s Ritu Tawde likely to take charge as city mayor 
Three weeks after the BMC elections concluded on January 16, the Mahayuti alliance on Saturday nominated BJP&rsquo;s Ritu Tawde as its mayoral candidate. It also registered Shiv Sena&rsquo;s Sanjay Ghadi for the position of deputy mayor. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/bmc-election-2026-bjp-s-ritu-tawde-likely-to-take-charge-as-mumbai-mayor-23615584" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Read more.</a>
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Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;BJP`s Ritu Tawde likely to take charge as city mayor
Three weeks after the BMC elections concluded on January 16, the Mahayuti alliance on Saturday nominated BJP&rsquo;s Ritu Tawde as its mayoral candidate. It also registered Shiv Sena&rsquo;s Sanjay Ghadi for the position of deputy mayor. Read more.
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Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;Police book 16 in Rs 6.49 crore fraud involving Mumbai manufacturing firm
The Kalachowki police have registered an FIR in a Rs 6.49 crore financial fraud case, booking 16 persons for alleged cheating, criminal breach of trust, and conspiracy in connection with a Mumbai-based manufacturing company. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/police-book-16-in-rs-6-49-crore-fraud-involving-mumbai-manufacturing-firm-23615587" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Read more.</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;Police book 16 in Rs 6.49 crore fraud involving Mumbai manufacturing firm
The Kalachowki police have registered an FIR in a Rs 6.49 crore financial fraud case, booking 16 persons for alleged cheating, criminal breach of trust, and conspiracy in connection with a Mumbai-based manufacturing company. Read more.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Maharashtra plans seven new industrial policies, says CM Fadnavis
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Saturday said the state government will announce seven new industrial policies for sectors, including textiles, pharma and footwear, in the coming months to boost growth. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Maharashtra plans seven new industrial policies, says CM Fadnavis
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Saturday said the state government will announce seven new industrial policies for sectors, including textiles, pharma and footwear, in the coming months to boost growth. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: At least seven godowns stocked with materials like paper products and plastic items were destroyed after a fire broke out in an industrial hub in Maharashtra`s Thane district on Sunday, an official. We are closing the LIVE blog now

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