Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Truck carrying oxygen cylinders overturns on pothole-ridden Bhiwandi-Wada road A truck carrying oxygen cylinders overturned on the Bhiwandi-Wada road in Maharashtra's Thane district on Saturday, leaving the driver seriously injured, police said. The accident took place near Dugad Phata. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Truck carrying oxygen cylinders overturns on pothole-ridden Bhiwandi-Wada roadA truck carrying oxygen cylinders overturned on the Bhiwandi-Wada road in Maharashtra's Thane district on Saturday, leaving the driver seriously injured, police said. The accident took place near Dugad Phata. (PTI) 

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Former BJP Minority Morcha leader Aijaz Deshmukh passes away Aijaz Deshmukh, member of the All India Haj Committee and former leader of BJP Minority Morcha, died on Saturday, family members said. Deshmukh (55) died while undergoing treatment at a hospital at Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar in Maharashtra. (PTI)&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Former BJP Minority Morcha leader Aijaz Deshmukh passes awayAijaz Deshmukh, member of the All India Haj Committee and former leader of BJP Minority Morcha, died on Saturday, family members said. Deshmukh (55) died while undergoing treatment at a hospital at Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar in Maharashtra. (PTI)&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Chakankar's resignation not enough, 'big fish' linked to rape-accused godman must face action, says opposition A day after Maharashtra State Women's Commission chief Rupali Chakankar resigned over her links with rape-accused Ashok Kharat, opposition leaders on Saturday demanded that the "big fish" including ministers who allegedly patronised the self-styled godman must face probe. Deputy Chief Minister Sunetra Pawar said she has forwarded Chakankar's resignation to Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis for acceptance. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Chakankar's resignation not enough, 'big fish' linked to rape-accused godman must face action, says oppositionA day after Maharashtra State Women's Commission chief Rupali Chakankar resigned over her links with rape-accused Ashok Kharat, opposition leaders on Saturday demanded that the "big fish" including ministers who allegedly patronised the self-styled godman must face probe. Deputy Chief Minister Sunetra Pawar said she has forwarded Chakankar's resignation to Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis for acceptance. (PTI) 

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Air India to introduce strict cabin crew fitness compliance policy; lapses may result in loss of pay Air India is planning to introduce a health and fitness compliance policy for its cabin crew, under which those found underweight, overweight or obese could face derostering and loss of pay. The compliance assessment will be based on the cabin crew members' Body Mass Index (BMI) with a reading of 18-24.9 defined as 'normal' and accepted as 'desired range' by the airline. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Air India to introduce strict cabin crew fitness compliance policy; lapses may result in loss of payAir India is planning to introduce a health and fitness compliance policy for its cabin crew, under which those found underweight, overweight or obese could face derostering and loss of pay. The compliance assessment will be based on the cabin crew members' Body Mass Index (BMI) with a reading of 18-24.9 defined as 'normal' and accepted as 'desired range' by the airline. (PTI) 

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Three killed in hit-and-run on Mumbai-Ahmedabad Highway Three persons travelling on a motorcycle were killed when their two-wheeler was hit by another vehicle on the Mumbai-Ahmedabad Highway in Maharashtra's Palghar district on Saturday, police said. The accident took place at Waghoba Khind in the Dhekale area under the jurisdiction of Manor police station, an official said. (PTI)&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Three killed in hit-and-run on Mumbai-Ahmedabad HighwayThree persons travelling on a motorcycle were killed when their two-wheeler was hit by another vehicle on the Mumbai-Ahmedabad Highway in Maharashtra's Palghar district on Saturday, police said. The accident took place at Waghoba Khind in the Dhekale area under the jurisdiction of Manor police station, an official said. (PTI)&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Uddhav Thackeray calls for crackdown on 'fraud godmen' amid row over Maharashtra godman's arrest
Former Maharashtra Chief Minister and Shiv Sena-UBT President Uddhav Thackeray, on Saturday, issued a sharp challenge to the state government, calling for immediate action against "fraudulent godmen" following the recent controversy surrounding Ashok Kharat alias Bhondu Baba, a self-proclaimed cosmology expert and Merchant Navy Captain, who posed as a spiritual guru, was recently arrested by the Nashik police on charges of raping a female follower. Speaking at a press conference after inaugurating an Export-Import Logistics course in Mumbai, Thackeray has demanded that the investigation should not be limited to the individual but should expose the political nexus supporting such fraudulent spiritual leaders.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Uddhav Thackeray calls for crackdown on 'fraud godmen' amid row over Maharashtra godman's arrest
Former Maharashtra Chief Minister and Shiv Sena-UBT President Uddhav Thackeray, on Saturday, issued a sharp challenge to the state government, calling for immediate action against "fraudulent godmen" following the recent controversy surrounding Ashok Kharat alias Bhondu Baba, a self-proclaimed cosmology expert and Merchant Navy Captain, who posed as a spiritual guru, was recently arrested by the Nashik police on charges of raping a female follower. Speaking at a press conference after inaugurating an Export-Import Logistics course in Mumbai, Thackeray has demanded that the investigation should not be limited to the individual but should expose the political nexus supporting such fraudulent spiritual leaders.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Rohit Shetty firing case: Accused arrested from Agra after joint operation
In a significant breakthrough, the Uttar Pradesh Special Task Force (STF), in coordination with the Mumbai Crime Branch on Saturday arrested a 23-year-old accused from Agra in connection with the firing outside filmmaker Rohit Shetty&rsquo;s residence in Juhu. The accused, Pradeep Sharma alias Golu, had been absconding since the February 1 incident, allegedly carried out at the behest of the notorious Shubham Lonkar gang to create panic and assert dominance. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-crime-news/article/rohit-shetty-firing-case-accused-arrested-from-agra-after-joint-operation-23621932">Read more.</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Rohit Shetty firing case: Accused arrested from Agra after joint operation
In a significant breakthrough, the Uttar Pradesh Special Task Force (STF), in coordination with the Mumbai Crime Branch on Saturday arrested a 23-year-old accused from Agra in connection with the firing outside filmmaker Rohit Shetty&rsquo;s residence in Juhu. The accused, Pradeep Sharma alias Golu, had been absconding since the February 1 incident, allegedly carried out at the behest of the notorious Shubham Lonkar gang to create panic and assert dominance. Read more.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Cong, AIMIM call for 'strict action' against 'fake godmen' in row over accused godman Ashok Kharat
The Congress and the AIMIM urged the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led Maharashtra government to conduct an "inquiry" and initiate "strict action against fake godmen" following the controversy over self‑proclaimed godman Captain Ashok Kharat's arrest. The Opposition's reactions stem from Nationalist Congress Party leader Rupali Chakankar's resignation on Friday from her post as the Chairperson of the Maharashtra State Commission for Women, following directives from Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, due her alleged involvement in the controversy. Hitting out at Rupali Chakankar, Congress leader Husain Dalwai, told IANS, "This was the same woman who used to protect Baba Ashok Kharat with an umbrella, used to wash his feet." Dalwai added, "It has appeared in many papers that 50 per cent of our Ministers in Maharashtra used to go and meet him." Congress Spokesperson Sachin Sawant expressed his disappointment over such incidents taking place "in a progressive state like Maharashtra". Moreover, Sawant accused the ruling MahaYuti leaders of being involved with fake 'baba' Ashok Kharat.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Cong, AIMIM call for 'strict action' against 'fake godmen' in row over accused godman Ashok Kharat
The Congress and the AIMIM urged the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led Maharashtra government to conduct an "inquiry" and initiate "strict action against fake godmen" following the controversy over self‑proclaimed godman Captain Ashok Kharat's arrest. The Opposition's reactions stem from Nationalist Congress Party leader Rupali Chakankar's resignation on Friday from her post as the Chairperson of the Maharashtra State Commission for Women, following directives from Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, due her alleged involvement in the controversy. Hitting out at Rupali Chakankar, Congress leader Husain Dalwai, told IANS, "This was the same woman who used to protect Baba Ashok Kharat with an umbrella, used to wash his feet." Dalwai added, "It has appeared in many papers that 50 per cent of our Ministers in Maharashtra used to go and meet him." Congress Spokesperson Sachin Sawant expressed his disappointment over such incidents taking place "in a progressive state like Maharashtra". Moreover, Sawant accused the ruling MahaYuti leaders of being involved with fake 'baba' Ashok Kharat.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Rajasthan Police arrest wanted criminal carrying Rs 50,000 reward in Maharashtra
In a major breakthrough, the Crime Branch of the Rajasthan Police CID has arrested a notorious criminal carrying a cash reward of Rs 50,000, who had been on the run for nearly four years. Acting under the direction of Additional Director General of Police (Crime) Bipin Kumar Pandey, a special team conducted a high-risk interstate operation that led to the arrest of Mahesh Dilip Dahle (alias &lsquo;Chachaji&rsquo; or &lsquo;Sardarji&rsquo;) in Ahilyanagar, Maharashtra. The accused faces multiple serious charges, including firing at a police team, attempted murder, and violations under the Arms Act. A dedicated team -- formed under the supervision of Inspector General of Police (Crime) Harendra Kumar Mahawar and led by Sub-Inspector Shailendra Kumar -- was initially deployed in the Jodhpur and Phalodi regions to gather intelligence.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Rajasthan Police arrest wanted criminal carrying Rs 50,000 reward in Maharashtra
In a major breakthrough, the Crime Branch of the Rajasthan Police CID has arrested a notorious criminal carrying a cash reward of Rs 50,000, who had been on the run for nearly four years. Acting under the direction of Additional Director General of Police (Crime) Bipin Kumar Pandey, a special team conducted a high-risk interstate operation that led to the arrest of Mahesh Dilip Dahle (alias &lsquo;Chachaji&rsquo; or &lsquo;Sardarji&rsquo;) in Ahilyanagar, Maharashtra. The accused faces multiple serious charges, including firing at a police team, attempted murder, and violations under the Arms Act. A dedicated team -- formed under the supervision of Inspector General of Police (Crime) Harendra Kumar Mahawar and led by Sub-Inspector Shailendra Kumar -- was initially deployed in the Jodhpur and Phalodi regions to gather intelligence.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Issue won't end with Chakankar's resignation, all those linked to Kharat must be probed: Gaikwad
Congress MP Varsha Gaikwad on Saturday said the resignation of Maharashtra State Women's Commission chairperson Rupali Chakankar will not bring closure to the Ashok Kharat case, and sought a probe against everyone associated with the self-styled godman arrested for an alleged rape. Under fire for her links with Kharat, NCP leader Chakankar on Friday stepped down from her post. "Mere resignation will not bring closure to the case, and a thorough probe against all those allegedly linked to Kharat is necessary," said Gaikwad, the Mumbai Congress chief, in a statement.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Issue won't end with Chakankar's resignation, all those linked to Kharat must be probed: Gaikwad
Congress MP Varsha Gaikwad on Saturday said the resignation of Maharashtra State Women's Commission chairperson Rupali Chakankar will not bring closure to the Ashok Kharat case, and sought a probe against everyone associated with the self-styled godman arrested for an alleged rape. Under fire for her links with Kharat, NCP leader Chakankar on Friday stepped down from her post. "Mere resignation will not bring closure to the case, and a thorough probe against all those allegedly linked to Kharat is necessary," said Gaikwad, the Mumbai Congress chief, in a statement.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Kharat case: Fraud disciples who follow fraud godmen should also face action, says Uddhav
A day after Maharashtra State Women's Commission chairperson Rupali Chakankar resigned over her association with self-styled godman Ashok Kharat held for rape, Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray on Saturday said "fraud disciples" who follow "fraud godmen" should also face action. Addressing a news conference, Thackeray referred to the Kharat case and wondered about the level to which Maharashtra will be taken. Pointing out to the Maharashtra Prevention and Eradication of Human Sacrifice and Aghori Practices and Black Magic Act 2013, Thackeray said, "If those who are following the law are going to follow such fraud godmen then their fraud disciples who are seen in politics should also face action."

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Kharat case: Fraud disciples who follow fraud godmen should also face action, says Uddhav
A day after Maharashtra State Women's Commission chairperson Rupali Chakankar resigned over her association with self-styled godman Ashok Kharat held for rape, Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray on Saturday said "fraud disciples" who follow "fraud godmen" should also face action. Addressing a news conference, Thackeray referred to the Kharat case and wondered about the level to which Maharashtra will be taken. Pointing out to the Maharashtra Prevention and Eradication of Human Sacrifice and Aghori Practices and Black Magic Act 2013, Thackeray said, "If those who are following the law are going to follow such fraud godmen then their fraud disciples who are seen in politics should also face action."

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: RPI (A) thinking of not fielding candidates in Bengal polls, will support BJP: Athawale
Union minister and RPI (A) chief Ramdas Athawale on Saturday said his party was considering not fielding candidates in the upcoming West Bengal elections and instead supporting the BJP across all seats to avoid a split in votes. The Republican Party of India (Athawale) will, however, contest in polls in Assam, Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Puducherry, he said in a press conference in Nagpur.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: RPI (A) thinking of not fielding candidates in Bengal polls, will support BJP: Athawale
Union minister and RPI (A) chief Ramdas Athawale on Saturday said his party was considering not fielding candidates in the upcoming West Bengal elections and instead supporting the BJP across all seats to avoid a split in votes. The Republican Party of India (Athawale) will, however, contest in polls in Assam, Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Puducherry, he said in a press conference in Nagpur.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Man dies after motorcycle bursts into flames in Nanded; forensic, ATS teams visit spot
A 31-year-old man died on Saturday after his motorcycle burst into flames in Maharashtra's Nanded city, a police official said. A forensic team as well as Anti Terrorism Squad (ATS) personnel visited the spot as part of the probe because firecracker sounds were also heard when the vehicle went up in flames, he said. The incident took place at 9:30am in Vajegaon Bandhara near Godavar river, some 600 kilometres from here, he added.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Man dies after motorcycle bursts into flames in Nanded; forensic, ATS teams visit spot
A 31-year-old man died on Saturday after his motorcycle burst into flames in Maharashtra's Nanded city, a police official said. A forensic team as well as Anti Terrorism Squad (ATS) personnel visited the spot as part of the probe because firecracker sounds were also heard when the vehicle went up in flames, he said. The incident took place at 9:30am in Vajegaon Bandhara near Godavar river, some 600 kilometres from here, he added.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Chakankar's resignation not enough, thorough probe and action against 'big fish' needed: Cong leader
A day after Rupali Chakankar quit as Maharashtra women's commission chief over her links with a rape-accused 'godman', Congress leader Vijay Wadettiwar on Saturday said her resignation alone was not enough and demanded action against the "big fish" associated with the accused. He alleged that attempts were underway to shield the influential people linked to the self-styled godman Ashok Kharat, who was arrested earlier this week in Nashik. Facing flak from opposition parties over her association with Kharat, Chakankar tendered her resignation as the Maharashtra State Commission for Women chairperson to Deputy Chief Minister and NCP president Sunetra Pawar on Friday.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Chakankar's resignation not enough, thorough probe and action against 'big fish' needed: Cong leader
A day after Rupali Chakankar quit as Maharashtra women's commission chief over her links with a rape-accused 'godman', Congress leader Vijay Wadettiwar on Saturday said her resignation alone was not enough and demanded action against the "big fish" associated with the accused. He alleged that attempts were underway to shield the influential people linked to the self-styled godman Ashok Kharat, who was arrested earlier this week in Nashik. Facing flak from opposition parties over her association with Kharat, Chakankar tendered her resignation as the Maharashtra State Commission for Women chairperson to Deputy Chief Minister and NCP president Sunetra Pawar on Friday.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Varsities should have modern, scientific syllabus to address world's needs: VP Radhakrishnan
Universities should have a modern and scientific syllabus to address the needs of the world, Vice President C P Radhakrishnan said on Saturday. Speaking at the Lok Bhavan here during the first convocation of Ratan Tata Maharashtra State Skills University, he said the future belongs to those who combine hard skills with soft skills -- communication, teamwork, adaptability and emotional intelligence.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Varsities should have modern, scientific syllabus to address world's needs: VP Radhakrishnan
Universities should have a modern and scientific syllabus to address the needs of the world, Vice President C P Radhakrishnan said on Saturday. Speaking at the Lok Bhavan here during the first convocation of Ratan Tata Maharashtra State Skills University, he said the future belongs to those who combine hard skills with soft skills -- communication, teamwork, adaptability and emotional intelligence.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Chakankar's resignation forwarded to CM Fadnavis for further action, says Sunetra Pawar
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Sunetra Pawar, who heads the ruling NCP, on Saturday said she has forwarded the resignation of Rupali Chakankar, who stepped down as the chairperson of the Maharashtra State Commission for Women, to Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis for further action. Chakankar on Friday tendered her resignation after facing flak from the opposition parties over her association with rape-accused 'godman' Ashok Kharat. Chakankar, who is also the NCP women's wing chief, submitted the resignation letter to Sunetra Pawar on Friday.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Chakankar's resignation forwarded to CM Fadnavis for further action, says Sunetra Pawar
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Sunetra Pawar, who heads the ruling NCP, on Saturday said she has forwarded the resignation of Rupali Chakankar, who stepped down as the chairperson of the Maharashtra State Commission for Women, to Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis for further action. Chakankar on Friday tendered her resignation after facing flak from the opposition parties over her association with rape-accused 'godman' Ashok Kharat. Chakankar, who is also the NCP women's wing chief, submitted the resignation letter to Sunetra Pawar on Friday.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Two brothers get life term for killing labourer after argument over liquor
A court in Maharashtra's Thane district has sentenced two men to life imprisonment for the murder of a fellow labourer following a drunken brawl nine years ago. In the order passed on March 18, Additional Sessions Judge R S Bhakare convicted Ashok Laljitkumar Chaurasiya (39) and his elder brother Kamleshkumar (53) under sections 302 (murder) and 34 (common intention) of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and sentenced them. The court also imposed a fine of Rs 5,000 on each convict. The incident had occurred on the night of May 20, 2017 in a garden in Mira Road area, where the accused, the deceased Rajendra alias Rajan Meshram and another person named Biru Netam were consuming liquor.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Two brothers get life term for killing labourer after argument over liquor
A court in Maharashtra's Thane district has sentenced two men to life imprisonment for the murder of a fellow labourer following a drunken brawl nine years ago. In the order passed on March 18, Additional Sessions Judge R S Bhakare convicted Ashok Laljitkumar Chaurasiya (39) and his elder brother Kamleshkumar (53) under sections 302 (murder) and 34 (common intention) of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and sentenced them. The court also imposed a fine of Rs 5,000 on each convict. The incident had occurred on the night of May 20, 2017 in a garden in Mira Road area, where the accused, the deceased Rajendra alias Rajan Meshram and another person named Biru Netam were consuming liquor.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai man arrested for beating wife to death over alcohol dispute
A 29-year-old woman was allegedly beaten to death by her husband in Mumbai&rsquo;s Wadala area following a dispute over his alcohol consumption, police said on Saturday, reported news agency IANS. The accused, identified as Mahesh Narayan Wad, was arrested after initially fleeing the scene. The victim, Kavita Mahesh Wad, was allegedly assaulted by her husband using kicks and punches during an argument at their residence in Ganesh Nagar near a local temple in Wadala.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai man arrested for beating wife to death over alcohol dispute
A 29-year-old woman was allegedly beaten to death by her husband in Mumbai&rsquo;s Wadala area following a dispute over his alcohol consumption, police said on Saturday, reported news agency IANS. The accused, identified as Mahesh Narayan Wad, was arrested after initially fleeing the scene. The victim, Kavita Mahesh Wad, was allegedly assaulted by her husband using kicks and punches during an argument at their residence in Ganesh Nagar near a local temple in Wadala.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Illegal sand mining racket busted in Thane, machinery of Rs 90 lakh destroyed
Authorities in Maharashtra's Thane district have carried out a crackdown against illegal sand mining in Bhiwandi taluka and destroyed various equipment, including barges, collectively valued at around Rs 90 lakh, officials said on Saturday. The revenue department carried out the operation in Kevani creek area on Friday based on a tip-off, an official release said. "The revenue department took major action against the mafia involved in illegal sand mining in the Kevani Sand Port area. In this operation, property worth about Rs 80 to 90 lakh was destroyed," it said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Illegal sand mining racket busted in Thane, machinery of Rs 90 lakh destroyed
Authorities in Maharashtra's Thane district have carried out a crackdown against illegal sand mining in Bhiwandi taluka and destroyed various equipment, including barges, collectively valued at around Rs 90 lakh, officials said on Saturday. The revenue department carried out the operation in Kevani creek area on Friday based on a tip-off, an official release said. "The revenue department took major action against the mafia involved in illegal sand mining in the Kevani Sand Port area. In this operation, property worth about Rs 80 to 90 lakh was destroyed," it said.

Mumbai Press Club receives gas bomb threat; security agencies find nothing
The Mumbai Press Club received a threat email claiming that poison gas bombs have been planted. While the email was received on Thursday, it was opened on Friday, triggering a thorough search of the building by security agencies. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-crime-news/article/mumbai-press-club-receives-gas-bomb-threat-security-agencies-find-nothing-23621858">Read more.</a>

Mumbai Press Club receives gas bomb threat; security agencies find nothing
The Mumbai Press Club received a threat email claiming that poison gas bombs have been planted. While the email was received on Thursday, it was opened on Friday, triggering a thorough search of the building by security agencies. Read more.

South Mumbai gardens to get green facelift, BMC assures no tree loss
Four prominent South Mumbai gardens are set for a green facelift with new plantations, landscaping, and bamboo fencing. The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has clarified that no existing trees or plants will be removed or damaged during the work. The upgrade will cover Cooperage Garden, Nehru Garden, BS Somani Garden, and Walter D&rsquo;Souza Garden. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/four-iconic-south-mumbai-gardens-set-for-eco-friendly-upgrade-23621857">Read more.</a>

South Mumbai gardens to get green facelift, BMC assures no tree loss
Four prominent South Mumbai gardens are set for a green facelift with new plantations, landscaping, and bamboo fencing. The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has clarified that no existing trees or plants will be removed or damaged during the work. The upgrade will cover Cooperage Garden, Nehru Garden, BS Somani Garden, and Walter D&rsquo;Souza Garden. Read more.

Mid-Day Impact: Mumbai suburban trains undergo lock checks following report on poor condition
Central and Western Railways have announced special drives to check the locks and bolts of all trains on the Mumbai suburban network following a mid-day expos&eacute; highlighting their poor condition. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mid-day-impact-mumbai-suburban-trains-undergo-lock-checks-following-report-on-poor-condition-23621856">Read more.</a>

Mid-Day Impact: Mumbai suburban trains undergo lock checks following report on poor condition
Central and Western Railways have announced special drives to check the locks and bolts of all trains on the Mumbai suburban network following a mid-day expos&eacute; highlighting their poor condition. Read more.

Mumbai civic body's flood control plan targets stormwater drains, avoids widespread road digging
Part of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation&rsquo;s (BMC) flood-mitigation plan for Mumbai involves increasing the carrying capacity of underground stormwater drains, involving digging up newly concreted roads across the city. At present, 95 per cent of Mumbai&rsquo;s over 2000 km underground drain network has been enhanced to a carrying capacity of 55 mm of rainfall per hour, from 25 mm, as per the recommendations of the Chitale Committee report following the 2005 deluge in Mumbai. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-floods-bmcs-flood-control-plan-targets-stormwater-drains-avoids-widespread-road-digging-23621855">Read more.</a>

Mumbai civic body's flood control plan targets stormwater drains, avoids widespread road digging
Part of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation&rsquo;s (BMC) flood-mitigation plan for Mumbai involves increasing the carrying capacity of underground stormwater drains, involving digging up newly concreted roads across the city. At present, 95 per cent of Mumbai&rsquo;s over 2000 km underground drain network has been enhanced to a carrying capacity of 55 mm of rainfall per hour, from 25 mm, as per the recommendations of the Chitale Committee report following the 2005 deluge in Mumbai. Read more.

Will Mumbai civic body's Rs 10,000-cr proposal end city's flooding woes?
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has proposed a Rs 10,000-crore flood-mitigation plan for Mumbai and submitted it to the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) for financial assistance. Mumbai is among three Indian mega-cities selected for NDMA&rsquo;s Urban Flood Risk Management Programme (UFRMP) &mdash; the others being New Delhi and Ahmedabad &mdash; and its officials were asked to prepare a plan with comprehensive flood preparedness measures and capacity strengthening. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-floods-bmc-proposes-rs-10000-crore-flood-mitigation-plan-for-mumbai-23621854">Read more.</a>

Will Mumbai civic body's Rs 10,000-cr proposal end city's flooding woes?
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has proposed a Rs 10,000-crore flood-mitigation plan for Mumbai and submitted it to the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) for financial assistance. Mumbai is among three Indian mega-cities selected for NDMA&rsquo;s Urban Flood Risk Management Programme (UFRMP) &mdash; the others being New Delhi and Ahmedabad &mdash; and its officials were asked to prepare a plan with comprehensive flood preparedness measures and capacity strengthening. Read more.

Mumbai hospital runs without licence; RTI reveals serious regulatory lapses
Even as the state announces plans to crack down on illegal medical practices, serious gaps in enforcement have come to light in Mumbai. Trident Hospital in Charkop, Kandivli West, continues to operate despite allegedly lacking mandatory permissions. Documents obtained through an RTI application reveal that the facility is functioning without required approvals, raising concerns over regulatory oversight and patient safety. Shravan Rajpurohit, who filed the complaint, sought details about the hospital&rsquo;s official status and authorised bed capacity while also seeking immediate closure of the hospital. Responding to the RTI which was filed in October 2024, the BMC&rsquo;s Public Health Department stated that Trident Hospital is not registered with the civic body. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-trident-hospital-operates-illegally-in-kandivli-west-bmc-confirms-violation-23621853">Read more.</a>

Mumbai hospital runs without licence; RTI reveals serious regulatory lapses
Even as the state announces plans to crack down on illegal medical practices, serious gaps in enforcement have come to light in Mumbai. Trident Hospital in Charkop, Kandivli West, continues to operate despite allegedly lacking mandatory permissions. Documents obtained through an RTI application reveal that the facility is functioning without required approvals, raising concerns over regulatory oversight and patient safety. Shravan Rajpurohit, who filed the complaint, sought details about the hospital&rsquo;s official status and authorised bed capacity while also seeking immediate closure of the hospital. Responding to the RTI which was filed in October 2024, the BMC&rsquo;s Public Health Department stated that Trident Hospital is not registered with the civic body. Read more.

Mumbai airport sees emotional reunions as fliers return from West Asia
The arrival gate at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus witnessed a rare heartwarming scene on Friday, as a flier held his newborn baby for the first time. Passengers arriving from Abu Dhabi and Dubai told mid-day the on-ground situation in West Asia seemed normal, and they were delighted to reunite with their families in India. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/west-asia-war-mumbai-airport-sees-emotional-reunions-as-fliers-return-from-middle-east-23621852">Read more.</a>

Mumbai airport sees emotional reunions as fliers return from West Asia
The arrival gate at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus witnessed a rare heartwarming scene on Friday, as a flier held his newborn baby for the first time. Passengers arriving from Abu Dhabi and Dubai told mid-day the on-ground situation in West Asia seemed normal, and they were delighted to reunite with their families in India. Read more.

Mumbai crime: Facebook friendship turns nightmare; husband rescues wife from manipulative astrologer
What began as a harmless Facebook friendship turned into a chilling spiral of manipulation, sexual exploitation, blackmail and financial ruin for a 36-year-old woman &mdash; pushing her to the brink of suicide. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-crime-news/article/facebook-friendship-turns-nightmare-husband-rescues-wife-from-manipulative-astrologer-23621851">Read more.</a>

Mumbai crime: Facebook friendship turns nightmare; husband rescues wife from manipulative astrologer
What began as a harmless Facebook friendship turned into a chilling spiral of manipulation, sexual exploitation, blackmail and financial ruin for a 36-year-old woman &mdash; pushing her to the brink of suicide. Read more.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Clear weather in city; AQI at 65, Deonar records highest pollution
Mainly clear sky in city and suburbs. According to the IMD Mumbai, the city recorded a minimum temperature of 22.4 degrees Celsius at Colaba and 20.1 degrees Celsius at Santacruz on Saturday, with no rainfall reported at either location, according to India Meteorological Department (IMD). According to the Sameer App, the city&rsquo;s air quality index (AQI) stood at 65 on Saturday, indicating satisfactory air quality. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-weather-update-clear-weather-in-city-aqi-at-65-deonar-records-highest-pollution-23621888" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Read more.</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Clear weather in city; AQI at 65, Deonar records highest pollution
Mainly clear sky in city and suburbs. According to the IMD Mumbai, the city recorded a minimum temperature of 22.4 degrees Celsius at Colaba and 20.1 degrees Celsius at Santacruz on Saturday, with no rainfall reported at either location, according to India Meteorological Department (IMD). According to the Sameer App, the city&rsquo;s air quality index (AQI) stood at 65 on Saturday, indicating satisfactory air quality. Read more.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;IMD issues thunderstorm alerts across India; heavy rain, strong winds likely 
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Saturday issued a nationwide weather alert, forecasting widespread thunderstorms, rainfall, lightning, and gusty winds across multiple regions over the coming days. (ANI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;IMD issues thunderstorm alerts across India; heavy rain, strong winds likely
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Saturday issued a nationwide weather alert, forecasting widespread thunderstorms, rainfall, lightning, and gusty winds across multiple regions over the coming days. (ANI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;Two brothers get life term for killing labourer after argument over liquor 
A court in Maharashtra's Thane district has sentenced two men to life imprisonment for the murder of a fellow labourer following a drunken brawl nine years ago. In the order passed on March 18, Additional Sessions Judge R S Bhakare convicted Ashok Laljitkumar Chaurasiya (39) and his elder brother Kamleshkumar (53) under sections 302 (murder) and 34 (common intention) of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and sentenced them. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;Two brothers get life term for killing labourer after argument over liquor
A court in Maharashtra's Thane district has sentenced two men to life imprisonment for the murder of a fellow labourer following a drunken brawl nine years ago. In the order passed on March 18, Additional Sessions Judge R S Bhakare convicted Ashok Laljitkumar Chaurasiya (39) and his elder brother Kamleshkumar (53) under sections 302 (murder) and 34 (common intention) of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and sentenced them. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;Illegal sand mining racket busted in Thane, machinery of Rs 90 lakh destroyed 
Authorities in Maharashtra's Thane district have carried out a crackdown against illegal sand mining in Bhiwandi taluka and destroyed various equipment, including barges, collectively valued at around Rs 90 lakh, officials said on Saturday. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;Illegal sand mining racket busted in Thane, machinery of Rs 90 lakh destroyed
Authorities in Maharashtra's Thane district have carried out a crackdown against illegal sand mining in Bhiwandi taluka and destroyed various equipment, including barges, collectively valued at around Rs 90 lakh, officials said on Saturday. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Rupali Chakankar resigns as Maharashtra Women's Commission chairperson, calls for 'impartial investigation' into Ashok Kharat case
Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Rupali Chakankar on Friday resigned as Chairperson of the Maharashtra State Commission for Women. As per the sources, she stepped down after Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis asked her to do so following the Nasik case involving Captain Ashok Kharat. (ANI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Rupali Chakankar resigns as Maharashtra Women's Commission chairperson, calls for 'impartial investigation' into Ashok Kharat case
Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Rupali Chakankar on Friday resigned as Chairperson of the Maharashtra State Commission for Women. As per the sources, she stepped down after Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis asked her to do so following the Nasik case involving Captain Ashok Kharat. (ANI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Three persons travelling on a motorcycle were killed when their two-wheeler was hit by another vehicle on the Mumbai-Ahmedabad Highway in Maharashtra's Palghar district on Saturday, police said. We are closing the LIVE blog now

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: The accident took place at Waghoba Khind in the Dhekale area under the jurisdiction of Manor police station. Follow LIVE updates

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