Mumbai News LIVE Updates | Republic Day 2026: Mumbai Police issues traffic diversions, alternate routes around Dadar ahead of parade on January 26
Mumbai Police on Friday issued a list of traffic diversions and alternate routes for motorists around Dadar area in city ahead of the Republic Day 2026 parade. In a traffic notification, Mumbai Police said that on January 26, 2026, due to the Republic Day parade at Shivaji Park ground in Dadar, all adjoining roads shall be closed for vehicular traffic from 06:00 hrs to 12:00 hrs. In order to manage traffic, vehicular traffic on the said roads will be diverted temporarily. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/republic-day-2026-mumbai-police-issues-traffic-diversions-alternate-routes-around-dadar-ahead-of-parade-on-january-26-check-full-details-23613411" rel="nofollow">Read More</a>&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates | Republic Day 2026: Mumbai Police issues traffic diversions, alternate routes around Dadar ahead of parade on January 26
Mumbai Police on Friday issued a list of traffic diversions and alternate routes for motorists around Dadar area in city ahead of the Republic Day 2026 parade. In a traffic notification, Mumbai Police said that on January 26, 2026, due to the Republic Day parade at Shivaji Park ground in Dadar, all adjoining roads shall be closed for vehicular traffic from 06:00 hrs to 12:00 hrs. In order to manage traffic, vehicular traffic on the said roads will be diverted temporarily. Read More&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Woman mayor reservation boosts BJP&ndash;Shiv Sena alliance in BMC
The Uddhav Thackeray-led party had pinned hopes on the possibility of the post being reserved for a Scheduled Tribe (ST) woman, as both eligible candidates in that category belonged to his party. In the civic elections held on January 15, the BJP won 89 seats in the BMC, while Shiv Sena secured 29, taking the alliance past the halfway mark of 114 required to control India`s largest and richest civic body.&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Woman mayor reservation boosts BJP&ndash;Shiv Sena alliance in BMC
The Uddhav Thackeray-led party had pinned hopes on the possibility of the post being reserved for a Scheduled Tribe (ST) woman, as both eligible candidates in that category belonged to his party. In the civic elections held on January 15, the BJP won 89 seats in the BMC, while Shiv Sena secured 29, taking the alliance past the halfway mark of 114 required to control India`s largest and richest civic body.&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Bal Thackeray centenary pitch as Mumbai mayor&rsquo;s post reserved for woman
Jadhav said if Shinde`s Sena extends support to his party, it will be a true tribute to Shiv Sena founder Bal Thackeray in his 100th centenary year. The lottery draw, conducted on Thursday for the Mumbai mayoral post, reserved the top position for a woman from the general category.&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Bal Thackeray centenary pitch as Mumbai mayor&rsquo;s post reserved for woman
Jadhav said if Shinde`s Sena extends support to his party, it will be a true tribute to Shiv Sena founder Bal Thackeray in his 100th centenary year. The lottery draw, conducted on Thursday for the Mumbai mayoral post, reserved the top position for a woman from the general category.&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Shinde rules out UBT tie-up, says next Mumbai mayor will be from Mahayuti
Shinde, however, ruled out any such possibility, asserting that the next <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/amp/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/setback-for-bjp-as-kdmc-mayors-post-reserved-for-st-category-23613274" rel="nofollow">mayor</a> of the metropolis will belong to the Mahayuti alliance of Shiv Sena and BJP. While Shiv Sena (UBT) MLA Bhaskar Jadhav said the Shiv Sena should support Uddhav Thackeray-led party candidate instead of ally BJP in the mayoral election in the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), party MP Sanjay Raut opposed the idea, saying they will not ask for backing from the rival camp under any circumstances.&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Shinde rules out UBT tie-up, says next Mumbai mayor will be from Mahayuti
Shinde, however, ruled out any such possibility, asserting that the next mayor of the metropolis will belong to the Mahayuti alliance of Shiv Sena and BJP. While Shiv Sena (UBT) MLA Bhaskar Jadhav said the Shiv Sena should support Uddhav Thackeray-led party candidate instead of ally BJP in the mayoral election in the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), party MP Sanjay Raut opposed the idea, saying they will not ask for backing from the rival camp under any circumstances.&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Discordant voices emerge in Sena (UBT) over seeking support of Shinde`s party in Mumbai mayoral poll&nbsp;
Amid the ongoing post-poll tussle for power in civic bodies in Maharashtra, different voices emerged in the Shiv Sena (UBT) on Friday over seeking the support of the rival Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena in the upcoming mayoral election in Mumbai. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Discordant voices emerge in Sena (UBT) over seeking support of Shinde`s party in Mumbai mayoral poll&nbsp;
Amid the ongoing post-poll tussle for power in civic bodies in Maharashtra, different voices emerged in the Shiv Sena (UBT) on Friday over seeking the support of the rival Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena in the upcoming mayoral election in Mumbai. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: New skywalk near Bandra East ready for public use, civic chief inspects facility&nbsp;
A 680-metre skywalk connecting Bandra East railway station to Kalanagar Junction is ready for public use. Inspected by Municipal Commissioner Bhushan Gagrani, the skywalk will ease pedestrian movement to Bandra Court, BKC, MHADA and nearby offices. Equipped with escalators, staircases and CCTV cameras, it is expected to reduce congestion on Anant Kanekar Road and will be opened soon.&nbsp;
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?वांद्रे (पूर्व) येथील वांद्रे न्यायालय, वांद्रे - कुर्ला संकुल (BKC), म्हाडा तसेच जिल्हाधिकारी कार्यालयात ये - जा करणाऱ्या नागरिकांच्या सोयीसाठी नवीन आकाश मार्गिकेचे (Sky Walk) बांधकाम पूर्ण झाले आहे. ही आकाश मार्गिका नागरी सेवेसाठी सज्ज असून वापरासाठी लवकरच खुली करण्यात येणार&hellip; <a href="https://t.co/Mh08WFEizl">pic.twitter.com/Mh08WFEizl</a>
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Mumbai News LIVE Updates: New skywalk near Bandra East ready for public use, civic chief inspects facility&nbsp;
A 680-metre skywalk connecting Bandra East railway station to Kalanagar Junction is ready for public use. Inspected by Municipal Commissioner Bhushan Gagrani, the skywalk will ease pedestrian movement to Bandra Court, BKC, MHADA and nearby offices. Equipped with escalators, staircases and CCTV cameras, it is expected to reduce congestion on Anant Kanekar Road and will be opened soon.&nbsp;
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?वांद्रे (पूर्व) येथील वांद्रे न्यायालय, वांद्रे - कुर्ला संकुल (BKC), म्हाडा तसेच जिल्हाधिकारी कार्यालयात ये - जा करणाऱ्या नागरिकांच्या सोयीसाठी नवीन आकाश मार्गिकेचे (Sky Walk) बांधकाम पूर्ण झाले आहे. ही आकाश मार्गिका नागरी सेवेसाठी सज्ज असून वापरासाठी लवकरच खुली करण्यात येणार&hellip; pic.twitter.com/Mh08WFEizl
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Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Raj Thackeray, Uddhav Thackeray, Amit Thackeray, and Sanjay Raut are present at the event marking BalaSaheb&rsquo;s birth centenary at Shri Shanmukhanand Auditorium in Sion, Mumbai&nbsp;
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साहेबांची जन्मशताब्दी | श्री षण्मुखानंद सभागृह, सायन, मुंबई - <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/LIVE?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc-Etfw">#LIVE</a> <a href="https://t.co/O6261hA27Z">https://t.co/O6261hA27Z</a>
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Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Raj Thackeray, Uddhav Thackeray, Amit Thackeray, and Sanjay Raut are present at the event marking BalaSaheb&rsquo;s birth centenary at Shri Shanmukhanand Auditorium in Sion, Mumbai&nbsp;
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Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Aaditya Thackeray slams BJP as rupee hits record low of 91.99 against dollar&nbsp;
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The Rupee drops to a new low, one of the worst performing currencies in the World now. The Union Government of the bjp, and its members that once created national panic at 40 against the dollar, doesn&rsquo;t even bother to explain to the citizens at 91.99 against the dollar. Or&hellip;
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Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Aaditya Thackeray slams BJP as rupee hits record low of 91.99 against dollar&nbsp;
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The Rupee drops to a new low, one of the worst performing currencies in the World now. The Union Government of the bjp, and its members that once created national panic at 40 against the dollar, doesn&rsquo;t even bother to explain to the citizens at 91.99 against the dollar.Or&hellip;
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Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Solapur Division bags two shields at 70th Vishisht Rail Seva Puraskar 2025&nbsp;
Solapur Division of Central Railway won the Works Efficiency Shield and Track Machine Shield at the 70th Vishisht Rail Seva Puraskar 2025 held at CSMT, Mumbai. Awards were presented by CR General Manager Vivek Kumar Gupta, who also honoured 98 individuals, including nine employees from Solapur Division, for outstanding service.&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Solapur Division bags two shields at 70th Vishisht Rail Seva Puraskar 2025&nbsp;
Solapur Division of Central Railway won the Works Efficiency Shield and Track Machine Shield at the 70th Vishisht Rail Seva Puraskar 2025 held at CSMT, Mumbai. Awards were presented by CR General Manager Vivek Kumar Gupta, who also honoured 98 individuals, including nine employees from Solapur Division, for outstanding service.&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: PMLA court discharges NCP leader Chhagan Bhujbal and others
The probe agency had claimed the construction company had transferred money to firms in which the minister`s son Pankaj and nephew Sameer Bhujbal were directors. On Friday, special PMLA Judge Satyanarayan Ramjivan Navandar accepted the discharge application of the senior <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/maharashtra-minister-chhagan-bhujbal-demands-verification-of-obc-certificates-issued-to-maratha-community-23594340" rel="nofollow">NCP leader</a> and other accused in the case, a lawyer said.&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: PMLA court discharges NCP leader Chhagan Bhujbal and others
The probe agency had claimed the construction company had transferred money to firms in which the minister`s son Pankaj and nephew Sameer Bhujbal were directors. On Friday, special PMLA Judge Satyanarayan Ramjivan Navandar accepted the discharge application of the senior NCP leader and other accused in the case, a lawyer said.&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: ED alleges kickbacks to Bhujbal family in Maharashtra Sadan construction deal
The case relates to a 2005-2006 deal that the NCP leader, when he was state PWD minister, allegedly gave to a firm for its construction. As per the Enforcement Directorate, Bhujbal and his family members had received kickbacks from construction firm K S Chamankar for the construction of Maharashtra Sadan.&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: ED alleges kickbacks to Bhujbal family in Maharashtra Sadan construction deal
The case relates to a 2005-2006 deal that the NCP leader, when he was state PWD minister, allegedly gave to a firm for its construction. As per the Enforcement Directorate, Bhujbal and his family members had received kickbacks from construction firm K S Chamankar for the construction of Maharashtra Sadan.&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Maharashtra Sadan construction: NCP minister Chhagan Bhujbal discharged in money laundering case&nbsp;
A Mumbai court on Friday discharged NCP minister Chhagan Bhujbal in a money laundering case pertaining to the construction of `Maharashtra Sadan` in New Delhi. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Maharashtra Sadan construction: NCP minister Chhagan Bhujbal discharged in money laundering case&nbsp;
A Mumbai court on Friday discharged NCP minister Chhagan Bhujbal in a money laundering case pertaining to the construction of `Maharashtra Sadan` in New Delhi. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: BMC pays floral tribute to Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose and Balasaheb Thackeray
On the birth anniversaries of Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose and Hindu Hruday Samrat Balasaheb Thackeray, BMC Deputy Commissioner (Solid Waste Management) Kiran Dighavkar paid floral tributes on behalf of the Municipal Corporation at the Mayor&rsquo;s Hall, BMC Headquarters, on January 23, 2026.&nbsp;
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Mumbai News LIVE Updates: BMC pays floral tribute to Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose and Balasaheb Thackeray
On the birth anniversaries of Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose and Hindu Hruday Samrat Balasaheb Thackeray, BMC Deputy Commissioner (Solid Waste Management) Kiran Dighavkar paid floral tributes on behalf of the Municipal Corporation at the Mayor&rsquo;s Hall, BMC Headquarters, on January 23, 2026.&nbsp;


Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Shiv Sena corporator beaten up by BJP office-bearer, aides in Badlapur
A Shiv Sena corporator was allegedly beaten up by an office-bearer of the BJP and his aides in Badlapur town of Maharashtra`s Thane district, police said on Friday. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Shiv Sena corporator beaten up by BJP office-bearer, aides in Badlapur
A Shiv Sena corporator was allegedly beaten up by an office-bearer of the BJP and his aides in Badlapur town of Maharashtra`s Thane district, police said on Friday. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Judge sentenced the accused for 20 years of RI and fined Rs 2,000 as compensation
The prosecution presented three witnesses to prove the charges. While the accused pleaded for leniency, citing his age and family responsibilities, the court noted the severity of the crime against a child. The judge sentenced the accused to 20 years of rigorous imprisonment and imposed a fine of Rs 2,000 on him to be paid to the victim as compensation.&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Judge sentenced the accused for 20 years of RI and fined Rs 2,000 as compensation
The prosecution presented three witnesses to prove the charges. While the accused pleaded for leniency, citing his age and family responsibilities, the court noted the severity of the crime against a child. The judge sentenced the accused to 20 years of rigorous imprisonment and imposed a fine of Rs 2,000 on him to be paid to the victim as compensation.&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: POCSO court rejects consent plea, convicts man for repeated rape of minor
The court rejected the defence`s argument that the relationship had been consensual based on the survivor`s age. "Admittedly, it has been proved by the prosecution beyond reasonable doubt that as on the date of commission of the offence, the victim was a minor. It is the settled law that a minor is incompetent to enter into any kind of contract and is incapable of giving consent. Hence, in law, consent of a minor is no consent," the judge held.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: POCSO court rejects consent plea, convicts man for repeated rape of minor
The court rejected the defence`s argument that the relationship had been consensual based on the survivor`s age. "Admittedly, it has been proved by the prosecution beyond reasonable doubt that as on the date of commission of the offence, the victim was a minor. It is the settled law that a minor is incompetent to enter into any kind of contract and is incapable of giving consent. Hence, in law, consent of a minor is no consent," the judge held.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: A case registered on Bhayandar resident for continuosly raping the minor
According to the prosecution, Kanthariya, a resident of Bhayandar East, had befriended the survivor in 2021 with a promise of marriage and raped her on multiple occasions. A<a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-crime-news/article/malwani-gang-rape-17-year-old-girl-gang-raped-in-mumbais-malwani-two-out-of-three-suspects-held-manhunt-launched-to-nab-third-accused-23608885?lifestyle-fashion-article-breakingnews" rel="nofollow"> case</a> was registered against him on January 30, 2022. The repeated assaults led to pregnancy, and the girl subsequently delivered a baby boy on August 15, 2023.&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: A case registered on Bhayandar resident for continuosly raping the minor
According to the prosecution, Kanthariya, a resident of Bhayandar East, had befriended the survivor in 2021 with a promise of marriage and raped her on multiple occasions. A case was registered against him on January 30, 2022. The repeated assaults led to pregnancy, and the girl subsequently delivered a baby boy on August 15, 2023.&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: POSCO court comvicts man for repeated rape&nbsp;
A special POCSO court judge, Ruby U Malvankar, on Thursday convicted Gaurang Girish Kanthariya (23) of charges under section 376(2)(n) (committing rape repeatedly on the same woman) of the Indian Penal Code and relevant provision of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act.&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: POSCO court comvicts man for repeated rape&nbsp;
A special POCSO court judge, Ruby U Malvankar, on Thursday convicted Gaurang Girish Kanthariya (23) of charges under section 376(2)(n) (committing rape repeatedly on the same woman) of the Indian Penal Code and relevant provision of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act.&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Thane court sentences man to 20 years RI for raping minor&nbsp;
A court in Maharashtra`s Thane district has sentenced a man to 20 years of rigorous imprisonment for repeatedly raping a 17-year-old girl and impregnating her. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Thane court sentences man to 20 years RI for raping minor&nbsp;
A court in Maharashtra`s Thane district has sentenced a man to 20 years of rigorous imprisonment for repeatedly raping a 17-year-old girl and impregnating her. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: On Balasaheb Thackeray centenary, MSRTC rolls out statewide pilgrimage scheme
The scheme was launched under the guidance of Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, with Transport Minister and MSRTC Chairman Pratap Sarnaik highlighting its people-centric approach.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: On Balasaheb Thackeray centenary, MSRTC rolls out statewide pilgrimage scheme
The scheme was launched under the guidance of Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, with Transport Minister and MSRTC Chairman Pratap Sarnaik highlighting its people-centric approach.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Supreme Court issues fresh notice to Anil Ambani in bank fraud case
Supreme Court issues fresh notices to Anil Ambani and ADAG in alleged banking fraud case, asks CBI and ED to file sealed status reports within 10 days. The Supreme Court court on Friday asked the CBI and the Enforcement Directorate to file status reports in sealed cover in ten days on their ongoing probes into the alleged fraud. The arguments on behalf of the ED and the CBI were put up by Solicitor General Tushar Mehta. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Supreme Court issues fresh notice to Anil Ambani in bank fraud case
Supreme Court issues fresh notices to Anil Ambani and ADAG in alleged banking fraud case, asks CBI and ED to file sealed status reports within 10 days. The Supreme Court court on Friday asked the CBI and the Enforcement Directorate to file status reports in sealed cover in ten days on their ongoing probes into the alleged fraud. The arguments on behalf of the ED and the CBI were put up by Solicitor General Tushar Mehta. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Eknath Shinde says, `Will focus majorly on development`
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and Shiv Sena chief Eknath Shinde while addressing the media on Friday said that the government&rsquo;s primary focus will remain on development, infrastructure, and people-centric governance, stressing that progress `not politics` will define the administration&rsquo;s agenda.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Eknath Shinde says, `Will focus majorly on development`
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and Shiv Sena chief Eknath Shinde while addressing the media on Friday said that the government&rsquo;s primary focus will remain on development, infrastructure, and people-centric governance, stressing that progress `not politics` will define the administration&rsquo;s agenda.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Eknath Shinde over Mumbra controversy says, `Thane district is saffron`
&nbsp;Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and Shiv Sena chief Eknath Shinde on Thursday weighed in on the ongoing Mumbra controversy, asserting that &ldquo;Thane district is saffron&rdquo;, in a strong political statement that has triggered fresh reactions across the state.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Eknath Shinde over Mumbra controversy says, `Thane district is saffron`
&nbsp;Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and Shiv Sena chief Eknath Shinde on Thursday weighed in on the ongoing Mumbra controversy, asserting that &ldquo;Thane district is saffron&rdquo;, in a strong political statement that has triggered fresh reactions across the state.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: `Mahayuti alliance will work on Balasaheb Thackeray`s ideology`, says Deputy CM Eknath Shinde
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and Shiv Sena chief Eknath Shinde on Friday said that the Mahayuti alliance will function on the ideology and principles of Balasaheb Thackeray, asserting that the coalition is committed to people-centric governance and development-driven politics.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: `Mahayuti alliance will work on Balasaheb Thackeray`s ideology`, says Deputy CM Eknath Shinde
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and Shiv Sena chief Eknath Shinde on Friday said that the Mahayuti alliance will function on the ideology and principles of Balasaheb Thackeray, asserting that the coalition is committed to people-centric governance and development-driven politics.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Shiv Sena chief Eknath Shinde address media ahead of BMC mayoral race
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Mumbai News LIVE Updates: `He never craved power&rsquo;, says&nbsp; Raj Thackeray
Reflecting on the current political climate, the MNS chief noted a stark shift from the era of the senior Thackeray. He observed that today&rsquo;s politics is often driven by "practicality" and electoral "tricks" rather than ideological conviction. &ldquo;Today, loyalty is easily sold, and principles are discarded. Success is measured by electoral math rather than the intensity of linguistic or regional identity.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: `He never craved power&rsquo;, says&nbsp; Raj Thackeray
Reflecting on the current political climate, the MNS chief noted a stark shift from the era of the senior Thackeray. He observed that today&rsquo;s politics is often driven by "practicality" and electoral "tricks" rather than ideological conviction. &ldquo;Today, loyalty is easily sold, and principles are discarded. Success is measured by electoral math rather than the intensity of linguistic or regional identity.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Raj Thackeray on parting ways with Bal Thackeray
"When I decided to part ways (with the undivided Shiv Sena), one thing which bothered me was that I wouldn`t be able to meet my people frequently like before. I had lost my father, and I was now going far away from my uncle. The thought was eating me up. More than quitting the party, leaving the house (Matoshri) was more painful," Raj said in his article.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Raj Thackeray on parting ways with Bal Thackeray
"When I decided to part ways (with the undivided Shiv Sena), one thing which bothered me was that I wouldn`t be able to meet my people frequently like before. I had lost my father, and I was now going far away from my uncle. The thought was eating me up. More than quitting the party, leaving the house (Matoshri) was more painful," Raj said in his article.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Raj Thackeray pays tribute to Bal Thackeray
Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) president Raj Thackeray has said that not being able to meet Shiv Sena founder Bal Thackeray frequently after quitting the party was more painful than leaving the fold itself, describing his late uncle as a mountain who stood behind him.
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Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Raj Thackeray pays tribute to Bal Thackeray
Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) president Raj Thackeray has said that not being able to meet Shiv Sena founder Bal Thackeray frequently after quitting the party was more painful than leaving the fold itself, describing his late uncle as a mountain who stood behind him.
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Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Thackeray family pays tribute to Balasaheb Thackeray
Uddhav Thackeray, Rashmi Thackeray and Aaditya Thackeray paid heartfelt tributes to Shiv Sena founder Balasaheb Thackeray on his centenary birth anniversary in Colaba, remembering his legacy, ideology and lasting influence on Maharashtra&rsquo;s politics and Marathi identity. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/photo/in-photos-thackeray-family-pays-tribute-to-balasaheb-thackeray-on-his-centenary-birth-anniversary--109309" rel="nofollow">See photos</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Thackeray family pays tribute to Balasaheb Thackeray
Uddhav Thackeray, Rashmi Thackeray and Aaditya Thackeray paid heartfelt tributes to Shiv Sena founder Balasaheb Thackeray on his centenary birth anniversary in Colaba, remembering his legacy, ideology and lasting influence on Maharashtra&rsquo;s politics and Marathi identity. See photos

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Saamana calls Uddhav-Raj tribute as `best birthday gift` to Balasaheb Thackeray
On the occasion of the birth centenary of&nbsp;<a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/photo/bal-thackeray-birth-anniversary-here-are-five-lesser-known-facts-about-shiv-sena-founder-94752/5" rel="nofollow">Shiv Sena founder Balasaheb Thackeray</a>, a leader remembered for his pivotal role in shaping Marathi identity and the politics of Maharashtra. Maharashtra remembers Balasaheb`s contributions continue and how it still continues to influence the state`s political and social landscape even after 100 years. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/balasaheb-thackeray-birth-centenary-saamana-hails-uddhav-raj-thackeray-reunion-as-best-tribute--23613324" rel="nofollow">Read more</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Saamana calls Uddhav-Raj tribute as `best birthday gift` to Balasaheb Thackeray
On the occasion of the birth centenary of&nbsp;Shiv Sena founder Balasaheb Thackeray, a leader remembered for his pivotal role in shaping Marathi identity and the politics of Maharashtra. Maharashtra remembers Balasaheb`s contributions continue and how it still continues to influence the state`s political and social landscape even after 100 years. Read more

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Leaders pay tributes to Bal Thackeray at Smruti Sthal
Leaders reach Bal Thackeray Smruti Sthal at Shivaji Park to pay tributes to Shiv Sena founder on his birth centenary.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Leaders pay tributes to Bal Thackeray at Smruti Sthal
Leaders reach Bal Thackeray Smruti Sthal at Shivaji Park to pay tributes to Shiv Sena founder on his birth centenary.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: AQI across city, still a concern
Despite the favourable weather, air quality continued to be a concern. The city&rsquo;s <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-weather-updates-winter-vibes-in-city-as-minimum-temperature-drops-to-16-degrees-celsius-air-quality-holds-steady-23612799" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Air Quality Index</a> (AQI), as per Indian standards, stood at 112 on Thursday, placing it in the &lsquo;moderate&rsquo; category. AQI levels at key locations across Mumbai were recorded as follows: Bandra Kurla Complex at 133, Kandivali West at 122, Byculla at 144, Andheri East at 102, Chembur at 104 and Deonar at 134.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: AQI across city, still a concern
Despite the favourable weather, air quality continued to be a concern. The city&rsquo;s Air Quality Index (AQI), as per Indian standards, stood at 112 on Thursday, placing it in the &lsquo;moderate&rsquo; category. AQI levels at key locations across Mumbai were recorded as follows: Bandra Kurla Complex at 133, Kandivali West at 122, Byculla at 144, Andheri East at 102, Chembur at 104 and Deonar at 134.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Temperatures in line with seasonal averages
Temperatures remained in line with seasonal averages, with the maximum hovering around 30 degrees Celsius and the minimum settling near 18 degrees Celsius. Owing to Mumbai&rsquo;s coastal humidity, the &lsquo;feels-like&rsquo; temperature was around 28 degrees Celsius. A gentle breeze blowing at approximately 12 kmph added to the overall pleasant conditions. Sunrise was recorded at 7:13 am, while sunset occurred at 6:25 pm.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Temperatures in line with seasonal averages
Temperatures remained in line with seasonal averages, with the maximum hovering around 30 degrees Celsius and the minimum settling near 18 degrees Celsius. Owing to Mumbai&rsquo;s coastal humidity, the &lsquo;feels-like&rsquo; temperature was around 28 degrees Celsius. A gentle breeze blowing at approximately 12 kmph added to the overall pleasant conditions. Sunrise was recorded at 7:13 am, while sunset occurred at 6:25 pm.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: City enjoys clear winter day as AQI remains moderate
<a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-weather-updates-clear-winter-day-in-city-but-air-quality-remains-moderate-23613154" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Mumbai</a> recorded a typical clear-sky winter day on Thursday, January 23, 2026, with bright, dry and largely comfortable weather prevailing across the city. The India Meteorological Department forecast sunny conditions throughout the day.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: City enjoys clear winter day as AQI remains moderate
Mumbai recorded a typical clear-sky winter day on Thursday, January 23, 2026, with bright, dry and largely comfortable weather prevailing across the city. The India Meteorological Department forecast sunny conditions throughout the day.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Prices dip nearly 1 per cent amid easing global tension
Gold futures on the MCX dipped close to 1 per cent in the last two days from a record high in the previous session due to profit booking. The sudden dip in <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/business/business-news/article/gold-prices-today-january-21-check-rates-in-mumbai-delhi-and-other-cities-23613025" rel="nofollow">gold prices</a> is mostly because of the easing of geopolitical tensions and the strengthening of the dollar.&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Prices dip nearly 1 per cent amid easing global tension
Gold futures on the MCX dipped close to 1 per cent in the last two days from a record high in the previous session due to profit booking. The sudden dip in gold prices is mostly because of the easing of geopolitical tensions and the strengthening of the dollar.&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Parents to help shape college syllabus at Mumbai&rsquo;s HR College
While most colleges already use the inputs of alumni and industry experts, <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/hr-college-students-lead-project-inaayat-to-promote-menstrual-hygiene-across-maharashtra-23600505?button=next" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">HR College</a> of Commerce &amp; Economics at Churchgate has now looped in 60 parents from fields related to courses taught for inputs on the college&rsquo;s curriculum. The advisory group includes approximately five parents for each course.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Parents to help shape college syllabus at Mumbai&rsquo;s HR College
While most colleges already use the inputs of alumni and industry experts, HR College of Commerce &amp; Economics at Churchgate has now looped in 60 parents from fields related to courses taught for inputs on the college&rsquo;s curriculum. The advisory group includes approximately five parents for each course.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: IndiGo`s Delhi-Pune flight receives hoax bomb threat for second time in five days
IndiGo Flight 6E 2608, operating from Delhi to Pune, received a bomb threat upon arrival at Pune Airport on Thursday. The threat was in the form of a handwritten note found in the aircraft`s lavatory. The flight landed safely at Pune airport and all passengers were deboarded safely, as per sources. The aircraft, scheduled to arrive at 8:40 pm, landed at 9:24 pm and was parked at Bay No. 3 at 9:27 pm. Subsequently, Air Traffic Control (ATC) communicated the bomb threat information to Apron Control.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: IndiGo`s Delhi-Pune flight receives hoax bomb threat for second time in five days
IndiGo Flight 6E 2608, operating from Delhi to Pune, received a bomb threat upon arrival at Pune Airport on Thursday. The threat was in the form of a handwritten note found in the aircraft`s lavatory. The flight landed safely at Pune airport and all passengers were deboarded safely, as per sources. The aircraft, scheduled to arrive at 8:40 pm, landed at 9:24 pm and was parked at Bay No. 3 at 9:27 pm. Subsequently, Air Traffic Control (ATC) communicated the bomb threat information to Apron Control.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: 83&#37 of Davos deals "direct foreign investments": Devendra Fadnavis unveils global investment plans
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, on Thursday during the Davos Summit 2026, revealed that 83&#37 of the MoUs involve direct foreign investment, while 16&#37 are through foreign technology partnerships. Investments are coming from 18 countries, including the United States, the United Kingdom, Singapore, Japan, Switzerland, Sweden, the Netherlands, Norway, Italy, Germany, France, Austria, the UAE, Spain, Canada, and Belgium. The investments span across industrial, services, agriculture, and technology sectors. The Chief Minister stated that Maharashtra has a 75&#37 MoU conversion rate, and that last year`s MoUs were implemented at a similar rate.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: 83&#37 of Davos deals "direct foreign investments": Devendra Fadnavis unveils global investment plans
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, on Thursday during the Davos Summit 2026, revealed that 83&#37 of the MoUs involve direct foreign investment, while 16&#37 are through foreign technology partnerships. Investments are coming from 18 countries, including the United States, the United Kingdom, Singapore, Japan, Switzerland, Sweden, the Netherlands, Norway, Italy, Germany, France, Austria, the UAE, Spain, Canada, and Belgium. The investments span across industrial, services, agriculture, and technology sectors. The Chief Minister stated that Maharashtra has a 75&#37 MoU conversion rate, and that last year`s MoUs were implemented at a similar rate.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: MoUs of Rs 30 lakh crore signed in Davos, expected to generate 40 lakh jobs: Fadnavis
Maharashtra has signed MoUs of Rs 30 lakh crore at the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos which can create up to 40 lakh jobs in areas ranging from industries, services, agriculture and technology, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said on Thursday. Holding a virtual news conference from the Swiss city, Fadnavis said talks are at a preliminary stage for projects worth Rs 7-10 lakh crore, and MoUs are expected to materialise in the next two months.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: MoUs of Rs 30 lakh crore signed in Davos, expected to generate 40 lakh jobs: Fadnavis
Maharashtra has signed MoUs of Rs 30 lakh crore at the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos which can create up to 40 lakh jobs in areas ranging from industries, services, agriculture and technology, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said on Thursday. Holding a virtual news conference from the Swiss city, Fadnavis said talks are at a preliminary stage for projects worth Rs 7-10 lakh crore, and MoUs are expected to materialise in the next two months.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai civic polls: Sena (UBT) corporator resurfaces, denies reports she was incommunicado
Shiv Sena (UBT) corporator Sheetal Mhaske on Thursday denied reports that she had gone incommunicado and asserted she was very much with the party. Talking to reporters, Mhaske, who was not reachable on Wednesday, said she had gone for pilgrimage after her victory and may have been out of reach while performing puja. The newly elected corporator said she met party secretary Milind Narvekar upon her return late Wednesday night. Later, she also met Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai civic polls: Sena (UBT) corporator resurfaces, denies reports she was incommunicado
Shiv Sena (UBT) corporator Sheetal Mhaske on Thursday denied reports that she had gone incommunicado and asserted she was very much with the party. Talking to reporters, Mhaske, who was not reachable on Wednesday, said she had gone for pilgrimage after her victory and may have been out of reach while performing puja. The newly elected corporator said she met party secretary Milind Narvekar upon her return late Wednesday night. Later, she also met Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: School van driver arrested for sexually abusing minor girl in Badlapur
A school van driver was arrested on Thursday in Badlapur in Thane district for allegedly sexually abusing a minor girl he was ferrying in his vehicle, a police official said. The incident took place between 1:30pm and 2:00pm, Assistant Commissioner of Police (Ambernath) Sailesh Kale told PTI. "While ferrying the school girl in the van, the 35-year-old driver touched her inappropriately. After receiving a complaint, Badlapur West police station registered a case under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act and arrested the driver," the ACP said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: School van driver arrested for sexually abusing minor girl in Badlapur
A school van driver was arrested on Thursday in Badlapur in Thane district for allegedly sexually abusing a minor girl he was ferrying in his vehicle, a police official said. The incident took place between 1:30pm and 2:00pm, Assistant Commissioner of Police (Ambernath) Sailesh Kale told PTI. "While ferrying the school girl in the van, the 35-year-old driver touched her inappropriately. After receiving a complaint, Badlapur West police station registered a case under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act and arrested the driver," the ACP said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: The Navi Mumbai police`s Anti Narcotics Cell has arrested 15 persons after busting a racket in which heroin and opium were being brought in Mumbai from Punjab, an official said on Friday. We are closing the LIVE blog now

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: The racket`s mastermind Kulmeet Singh Dalvir Singh Randhawa alias Fauji, was arrested on January 21, while his sons Sunny Randhawa 

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