Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Sion flyover to be ready by 15 July 2026; BMC sets strict deadlines for road works 
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has directed that the reconstruction of the Sion Railway flyover be completed by 15 July 2026. &nbsp;The civic body has also ordered that no new road excavation works be taken up after 30 April, with all ongoing works to be completed and roads opened to traffic by 31 May 2026.&nbsp; 
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Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Sion flyover to be ready by 15 July 2026; BMC sets strict deadlines for road works
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has directed that the reconstruction of the Sion Railway flyover be completed by 15 July 2026. &nbsp;The civic body has also ordered that no new road excavation works be taken up after 30 April, with all ongoing works to be completed and roads opened to traffic by 31 May 2026.&nbsp;
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Mumbai News LIVE Updates | Maharashtra heatwave: Akola sizzles at 44.2 degrees Celsius, marks hottest day of 2026 in state 
According to the latest data released by the India Meteorological Department (IMD), Akola and Amravati both touched 44.2 degrees Celsius on April 16, marking a sharp spike in the ongoing heatwave across Vidarbha. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/news/india-news/article/maharashtra-heatwave-akola-records-highest-temperature-of-2026-in-state-touches-44-2-degrees-celsius-23626091" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Read more.</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates | Maharashtra heatwave: Akola sizzles at 44.2 degrees Celsius, marks hottest day of 2026 in state
According to the latest data released by the India Meteorological Department (IMD), Akola and Amravati both touched 44.2 degrees Celsius on April 16, marking a sharp spike in the ongoing heatwave across Vidarbha. Read more.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates |&nbsp;Yellow alert in Nanded: Heatwave today, thunderstorms tomorrow; officials warn of sudden weather shift till April 20 
Nanded is set to witness a sharp change in weather over the next four days, with the District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) issuing a yellow alert warning of heatwave conditions followed by thunderstorms and gusty winds. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/news/india-news/article/maharashtra-weather-update-nanded-on-yellow-alert-till-april-20-heatwave-today-thunderstorms-likely-tomorrow-23626088" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Read more.</a>&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates |&nbsp;Yellow alert in Nanded: Heatwave today, thunderstorms tomorrow; officials warn of sudden weather shift till April 20
Nanded is set to witness a sharp change in weather over the next four days, with the District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) issuing a yellow alert warning of heatwave conditions followed by thunderstorms and gusty winds. Read more.&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;Which cities are worst hit in 2026 in Maharashtra? Check top 10 hottest in state
Maharashtra continued to reel under intense early summer heat on Thursday, with Akola and Amravati jointly recording the highest temperature in the state at a scorching 44.2 degrees Celsius, the highest reading so far in 2026. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/news/india-news/article/40-degrees-celsius-and-counting-which-cities-are-worst-hit-in-maharashtra-23626100" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Read more.</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;Which cities are worst hit in 2026 in Maharashtra? Check top 10 hottest in state
Maharashtra continued to reel under intense early summer heat on Thursday, with Akola and Amravati jointly recording the highest temperature in the state at a scorching 44.2 degrees Celsius, the highest reading so far in 2026. Read more.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Consumer court orders airline to pay compensation for last-minute cancellation
Cancelling a flight and later claiming that it was 'rescheduled' while blaming passengers for a 'no-show' amounts to "unfair trade practise', a consumer court has said, directing now-defunct Go Airlines to pay compensation. In an order passed last month, the District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission directed the airline (subsequently rebranded as Go First) to refund Rs 63,000 to a passenger and also pay him a compensation. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Consumer court orders airline to pay compensation for last-minute cancellation
Cancelling a flight and later claiming that it was 'rescheduled' while blaming passengers for a 'no-show' amounts to "unfair trade practise', a consumer court has said, directing now-defunct Go Airlines to pay compensation. In an order passed last month, the District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission directed the airline (subsequently rebranded as Go First) to refund Rs 63,000 to a passenger and also pay him a compensation. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Banned tobacco products worth Rs 2.45 lakh seized in Beed
Banned tobacco products worth Rs 2.45 lakh were seized from a shop in Beed on Thursday, a police official said. The shop in Rajuri Navgan was raided on a tip-off by the local Crime Branch, he added. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Banned tobacco products worth Rs 2.45 lakh seized in Beed
Banned tobacco products worth Rs 2.45 lakh were seized from a shop in Beed on Thursday, a police official said. The shop in Rajuri Navgan was raided on a tip-off by the local Crime Branch, he added. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: IIT Bombay study finds local factors drive heatwaves in Indo-Gangetic Plains
Researchers at Indian Institute of Technology Bombay have found that heatwaves in the Indo-Gangetic Plains (IGP) are caused mainly by local land and weather conditions, not by hot air coming in from elsewhere. (PTI)
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Mumbai News LIVE Updates: IIT Bombay study finds local factors drive heatwaves in Indo-Gangetic Plains
Researchers at Indian Institute of Technology Bombay have found that heatwaves in the Indo-Gangetic Plains (IGP) are caused mainly by local land and weather conditions, not by hot air coming in from elsewhere. (PTI)
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Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Capacity and technology at animal cremation facilities
At the Deonar Abattoir, the newly operational incinerator can handle animals or birds weighing up to 500 kilograms. The unit runs on piped natural gas (PNG), which officials describe as a cleaner fuel option. Meanwhile, the Mahalaxmi facility&mdash;located within an animal hospital jointly operated by the BMC and Tata Trusts&mdash;has an incineration capacity of up to 50 kilograms and operates on electricity. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-bmc-opens-cremation-facilities-for-small-animals-at-deonar-and-mahalaxmi-23626060" rel="nofollow">Read more.</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Capacity and technology at animal cremation facilities
At the Deonar Abattoir, the newly operational incinerator can handle animals or birds weighing up to 500 kilograms. The unit runs on piped natural gas (PNG), which officials describe as a cleaner fuel option. Meanwhile, the Mahalaxmi facility&mdash;located within an animal hospital jointly operated by the BMC and Tata Trusts&mdash;has an incineration capacity of up to 50 kilograms and operates on electricity. Read more.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: A safe and organised cremation service for small animals
According to Additional Municipal Commissioner (City) Dr. Ashwini Joshi, the new units ensure that dedicated cremation services are now available across Mumbai city as well as in the eastern and western suburbs. &ldquo;With these facilities in place, residents across all regions will have improved access to safe and organised cremation services for small animals,&rdquo; she said

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: A safe and organised cremation service for small animals
According to Additional Municipal Commissioner (City) Dr. Ashwini Joshi, the new units ensure that dedicated cremation services are now available across Mumbai city as well as in the eastern and western suburbs. &ldquo;With these facilities in place, residents across all regions will have improved access to safe and organised cremation services for small animals,&rdquo; she said

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Congress wants to contest MLC seat if Uddhav doesn't seek his renomination
Maharashtra Congress president Harshwardhan Sapkal on Thursday said his party expects to contest a legislative council seat in the next month's biennial elections if Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray does not seek his renomination. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Congress wants to contest MLC seat if Uddhav doesn't seek his renomination
Maharashtra Congress president Harshwardhan Sapkal on Thursday said his party expects to contest a legislative council seat in the next month's biennial elections if Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray does not seek his renomination. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Journey continues, says Vaishnaw on 173rd anniversary of India's first passenger train
Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Thursday marked the anniversary of the first passenger train in India by sharing an image of the historic Thane railway bridge and an early train (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Journey continues, says Vaishnaw on 173rd anniversary of India's first passenger train
Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Thursday marked the anniversary of the first passenger train in India by sharing an image of the historic Thane railway bridge and an early train (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Maharashtra seeing new phase of industrial growth due to investor-friendly policies, says CM Fadnavis
Maharashtra is witnessing a new phase of industrial growth driven by investor-friendly policies and proactive government support, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said on Thursday. Speaking at a meeting held at his official residence 'Varsha', the CM said his government has undertaken several policy reforms to ensure investment proposals are smoothly converted into operational industries. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Maharashtra seeing new phase of industrial growth due to investor-friendly policies, says CM Fadnavis
Maharashtra is witnessing a new phase of industrial growth driven by investor-friendly policies and proactive government support, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said on Thursday. Speaking at a meeting held at his official residence 'Varsha', the CM said his government has undertaken several policy reforms to ensure investment proposals are smoothly converted into operational industries. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Over 130 LPG cylinders stored illegally seized, man booked
Police have seized more than 130 filled and empty LPG cylinders stored illegally at a godown inside a mall in Maharashtra's Thane city, officials said on Thursday. The cylinders were seized on Wednesday. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Over 130 LPG cylinders stored illegally seized, man booked
Police have seized more than 130 filled and empty LPG cylinders stored illegally at a godown inside a mall in Maharashtra's Thane city, officials said on Thursday. The cylinders were seized on Wednesday. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Delimitation issue should be put on hold
Addressing the contentious issue of constituency delimitation, Thackeray urged that the matter be temporarily set aside. He described delimitation as a complex and far-reaching national issue that requires deeper deliberation. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/uddhav-thackeray-seeks-immediate-rollout-of-womens-reservation-says-hold-delimitation-23626054" rel="nofollow">Read more</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Delimitation issue should be put on hold
Addressing the contentious issue of constituency delimitation, Thackeray urged that the matter be temporarily set aside. He described delimitation as a complex and far-reaching national issue that requires deeper deliberation. Read more

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Demand for Immediate Rollout of 33 per cent Reservation
Highlighting the urgency of the issue, Thackeray stated that the intent behind passing the bill must now translate into action. He underscored that women&rsquo;s representation in governance cannot be postponed any longer, and called for swift execution of the constitutional mandate. &ldquo;The bill has already been approved. Accordingly, 33 per cent reservation for women should be implemented immediately,&rdquo; he asserted (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Demand for Immediate Rollout of 33 per cent Reservation
Highlighting the urgency of the issue, Thackeray stated that the intent behind passing the bill must now translate into action. He underscored that women&rsquo;s representation in governance cannot be postponed any longer, and called for swift execution of the constitutional mandate. &ldquo;The bill has already been approved. Accordingly, 33 per cent reservation for women should be implemented immediately,&rdquo; he asserted (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: 7 cases registered for noise pollution during Ambedkar Jayanti processions in Latur
Seven cases pertaining to noise pollution were registered against organisers of processions marking Ambedkar Jayanti on April 14 in Latur, a police official said on Thursday. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: 7 cases registered for noise pollution during Ambedkar Jayanti processions in Latur
Seven cases pertaining to noise pollution were registered against organisers of processions marking Ambedkar Jayanti on April 14 in Latur, a police official said on Thursday. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: All 7 accused, arrested in Nesco Centre drug case are being produced before Borivali court
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Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Two trees fall in Thane, damaging shops and vehicles; no one hurt
Two tree fall incidents were reported in Thane on Thursday, damaging vehicles, shops and an eatery, though no one was injured, civic officials said. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Two trees fall in Thane, damaging shops and vehicles; no one hurt
Two tree fall incidents were reported in Thane on Thursday, damaging vehicles, shops and an eatery, though no one was injured, civic officials said. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Four children drown in water-filled pit in Nanded
Four children, aged between 10 and 13 years, drowned in a water-filled pit near a drain work site in Maharashtra's Nanded on Thursday, police said. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Four children drown in water-filled pit in Nanded
Four children, aged between 10 and 13 years, drowned in a water-filled pit near a drain work site in Maharashtra's Nanded on Thursday, police said. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Fresh details emerge in the NESCO concert drug case
Investigators said fresh details are emerging as the probe progresses into the deaths of two students who allegedly consumed drugs during a music concert held at the NESCO Centre in Goregaon. The investigation has revealed that drug consumption was not limited to before the event, but continued during the live concert as well. Police found that narcotics were transported from Kalyan to Mumbai through couriers, including porters, who then facilitated distribution among students.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Fresh details emerge in the NESCO concert drug case
Investigators said fresh details are emerging as the probe progresses into the deaths of two students who allegedly consumed drugs during a music concert held at the NESCO Centre in Goregaon. The investigation has revealed that drug consumption was not limited to before the event, but continued during the live concert as well. Police found that narcotics were transported from Kalyan to Mumbai through couriers, including porters, who then facilitated distribution among students.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Thane woman loses Rs 54,000 in helicopter ride scam
A 34-year-old woman from Maharashtra's Thane was allegedly cheated of Rs 54,000 while trying to book a helicopter service for Kedarnath and Badrinath, police said on Thursday. The woman transferred Rs 54,000 to a Bank of Baroda account under the name "Himalaya Tour" based in Dehradun, police said. However, after receiving the money, the person neither confirmed the booking nor refunded the amount. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Thane woman loses Rs 54,000 in helicopter ride scam
A 34-year-old woman from Maharashtra's Thane was allegedly cheated of Rs 54,000 while trying to book a helicopter service for Kedarnath and Badrinath, police said on Thursday. The woman transferred Rs 54,000 to a Bank of Baroda account under the name "Himalaya Tour" based in Dehradun, police said. However, after receiving the money, the person neither confirmed the booking nor refunded the amount. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Centre under illusion that opposition MPs from poll-bound states won't vote in Parliament: Raut
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut on Thursday said the BJP-led Centre is under the illusion that opposition MPs from Bengal, Tamil Nadu and Kerala won't visit Parliament during voting on the delimitation bill due to elections in their states. Talking to reporters in New Delhi, Raut said major opposition leaders, including his party chief Uddhav Thackeray, have been tasked with coordination.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Centre under illusion that opposition MPs from poll-bound states won't vote in Parliament: Raut
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut on Thursday said the BJP-led Centre is under the illusion that opposition MPs from Bengal, Tamil Nadu and Kerala won't visit Parliament during voting on the delimitation bill due to elections in their states. Talking to reporters in New Delhi, Raut said major opposition leaders, including his party chief Uddhav Thackeray, have been tasked with coordination.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Newborn girl found dead in garbage pile in Thane
A newborn baby girl was found dead in a pile of garbage in Bhiwandi town of Maharashtra's Thane district, police said on Thursday. The police are currently scanning records of recent births at nearby hospitals and checking the CCTV footage in the vicinity to identify those responsible, the official added (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Newborn girl found dead in garbage pile in Thane
A newborn baby girl was found dead in a pile of garbage in Bhiwandi town of Maharashtra's Thane district, police said on Thursday. The police are currently scanning records of recent births at nearby hospitals and checking the CCTV footage in the vicinity to identify those responsible, the official added (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Thane tribunal awards Rs 86.62 lakh compensation to man seriously injured in 2021 road accident
A tribunal in Maharashtra's Thane district has awarded a compensation of Rs 86.62 lakh to a 29-year-old man who suffered life-altering injuries and 90 per cent functional disability in a road accident in 2021. Motor Accident Claims Tribunal (MACT) Member R V Mohite, in his judgment, held the owner of a truck and Iffco-Tokio General Insurance Company Ltd jointly and severally liable to pay the amount along with 9 per cent interest per annum to the claimant, Kunal Naresh Tandel.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Thane tribunal awards Rs 86.62 lakh compensation to man seriously injured in 2021 road accident
A tribunal in Maharashtra's Thane district has awarded a compensation of Rs 86.62 lakh to a 29-year-old man who suffered life-altering injuries and 90 per cent functional disability in a road accident in 2021. Motor Accident Claims Tribunal (MACT) Member R V Mohite, in his judgment, held the owner of a truck and Iffco-Tokio General Insurance Company Ltd jointly and severally liable to pay the amount along with 9 per cent interest per annum to the claimant, Kunal Naresh Tandel.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Worker critically injured in boiler blast in Maharashtra's Palghar
A worker sustained severe burn injuries in a boiler explosion at a factory located in an industrial area of Boisar in Maharashtra's Palghar district on Thursday, an official said. The incident occurred at 10.45 am in Nandosal Industries located in Tarapur Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation (MIDC) area, he said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Worker critically injured in boiler blast in Maharashtra's Palghar
A worker sustained severe burn injuries in a boiler explosion at a factory located in an industrial area of Boisar in Maharashtra's Palghar district on Thursday, an official said. The incident occurred at 10.45 am in Nandosal Industries located in Tarapur Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation (MIDC) area, he said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: BJP minister claims 'corporate jihad' in Maharashtra; says priority to Hindus in jobs 'need of hour'
Maharashtra minister and BJP leader Nitesh Rane on Thursday claimed the emergence of "corporate jihad" in the state, and said giving preference to hiring only Hindu candidates was the "need of the hour" to prevent "jihadist activities". His remarks were in reference to the alleged attempts to religious conversion and sexual harassment that have surfaced in a BPO unit of the Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) in Nashik.
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Mumbai News LIVE Updates: BJP minister claims 'corporate jihad' in Maharashtra; says priority to Hindus in jobs 'need of hour'
Maharashtra minister and BJP leader Nitesh Rane on Thursday claimed the emergence of "corporate jihad" in the state, and said giving preference to hiring only Hindu candidates was the "need of the hour" to prevent "jihadist activities". His remarks were in reference to the alleged attempts to religious conversion and sexual harassment that have surfaced in a BPO unit of the Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) in Nashik.
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Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Biennial polls for nine Maharashtra Legislative Council seats scheduled for May 12: EC
The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Thursday announced the schedule for biennial elections to the <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/news/india-news/article/marathi-mandatory-for-taxi-and-auto-drivers-maharashtra-minister-sanjay-shirsat-backs-rule-cites-cultural-respect-23625873" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Maharashtra</a> Legislative Council. The elections will be conducted by Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs) to fill seats of members retiring in May 2026. A total of nine members of the Council are set to retire on May 13, 2026. These include prominent leaders such as Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray, along with Sanjay Kenekar, Neelam Gorhe, Sandeep Joshi, Dadarao Keche, Amol Mitkari, Ranjitsinh Mohite-Patil, Rajesh Rathod and Shashikant Shinde.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Biennial polls for nine Maharashtra Legislative Council seats scheduled for May 12: EC
The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Thursday announced the schedule for biennial elections to the Maharashtra Legislative Council. The elections will be conducted by Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs) to fill seats of members retiring in May 2026. A total of nine members of the Council are set to retire on May 13, 2026. These include prominent leaders such as Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray, along with Sanjay Kenekar, Neelam Gorhe, Sandeep Joshi, Dadarao Keche, Amol Mitkari, Ranjitsinh Mohite-Patil, Rajesh Rathod and Shashikant Shinde.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai Police make seventh arrest in NESCO concert drug death case
The <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-crime-news/article/mumbai-police-probe-expands-as-mdma-supply-chain-angle-deepens-in-concert-tragedy-23625761" rel="none">Vanrai Police </a>have arrested one more accused in connection with the deaths of two persons due to a suspected drug overdose at a live concert in Mumbai, taking the total number of arrests in the case to seven, news agency IANS reported, quoting officers. Police said the seventh accused is allegedly linked to a larger syndicate involved in the supply of narcotics. He was taken into custody late at night and will be produced before a court.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai Police make seventh arrest in NESCO concert drug death case
The Vanrai Police have arrested one more accused in connection with the deaths of two persons due to a suspected drug overdose at a live concert in Mumbai, taking the total number of arrests in the case to seven, news agency IANS reported, quoting officers. Police said the seventh accused is allegedly linked to a larger syndicate involved in the supply of narcotics. He was taken into custody late at night and will be produced before a court.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Polls for nine Maharashtra Legislative Council seats scheduled for May 12: EC
The biennial elections for nine seats of the Maharashtra Legislative Council (MLC) have been scheduled for May 12, the Election Commission of India announced on Thursday. According to a press note issued by the Commission, the tenure of nine MLCs is due to end on May 13, 2026, necessitating the elections.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Polls for nine Maharashtra Legislative Council seats scheduled for May 12: EC
The biennial elections for nine seats of the Maharashtra Legislative Council (MLC) have been scheduled for May 12, the Election Commission of India announced on Thursday. According to a press note issued by the Commission, the tenure of nine MLCs is due to end on May 13, 2026, necessitating the elections.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: BMC&rsquo;s e-TDR platform aims to boost transparency, but challenges remain
Real estate experts have raised concerns over the effectiveness of the newly introduced electronic <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-rs-20000-allegedly-stolen-from-corporators-purse-inside-bmc-headquarters-23625910" rel="nofollow">Transferable Development Rights</a> (e-TDR) system implemented by the BMC from April 15, stating that its success will depend entirely on robust implementation and regulatory safeguards. While the digital platform has significantly reduced paperwork and enabled online transactions, including integration with banking and record-keeping systems, experts caution that it may still fall short in ensuring complete transparency in its current form and say the system remains vulnerable to risks such as incorrect data entries and off-platform transactions, undermining the objective of digitisation.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: BMC&rsquo;s e-TDR platform aims to boost transparency, but challenges remain
Real estate experts have raised concerns over the effectiveness of the newly introduced electronic Transferable Development Rights (e-TDR) system implemented by the BMC from April 15, stating that its success will depend entirely on robust implementation and regulatory safeguards. While the digital platform has significantly reduced paperwork and enabled online transactions, including integration with banking and record-keeping systems, experts caution that it may still fall short in ensuring complete transparency in its current form and say the system remains vulnerable to risks such as incorrect data entries and off-platform transactions, undermining the objective of digitisation.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Retired Mumbai civic body worker beaten to death over parking dispute near Dadar TT, two arrested
A retired civic worker was allegedly beaten to death following a <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-crime-news/article/multiple-murder-cases-in-mumbai-three-killed-in-separate-assaults-in-48-hours-23625740?civicforum-breakingnews" rel="nofollow">parking dispute</a> near Dadar TT in central Mumbai on Sunday night, with Matunga police arresting two men in connection with the case. Police said that after retirement, Narottam Waghela, 63, had taken up the role of managing the parking spot, and was known to aggressively shoo away vehicle drivers. In some cases, he would allegedly deflate the tyres of vehicles parked despite his objections.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Retired Mumbai civic body worker beaten to death over parking dispute near Dadar TT, two arrested
A retired civic worker was allegedly beaten to death following a parking dispute near Dadar TT in central Mumbai on Sunday night, with Matunga police arresting two men in connection with the case. Police said that after retirement, Narottam Waghela, 63, had taken up the role of managing the parking spot, and was known to aggressively shoo away vehicle drivers. In some cases, he would allegedly deflate the tyres of vehicles parked despite his objections.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates | Mumbai: Dead crocodile found near Vihar Lake, probe launched
The discovery of a dead Indian marsh crocodile near <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-conflict-emerges-over-sgnp-boundary-wall-as-locals-resist-restricted-forest-access-23621661?bollywood-news.xml-breakingnews" rel="nofollow">Vihar Lake</a>, close to the SGNP, has raised concerns. A resident first spotted the carcass on April 5 and alerted forest authorities, prompting an investigation into the circumstances surrounding its death. The villager, requesting anonymity, said &ldquo;The condition in which the crocodile was found raised serious concerns, and I hope a proper probe will determine the cause of death.&rdquo;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates | Mumbai: Dead crocodile found near Vihar Lake, probe launched
The discovery of a dead Indian marsh crocodile near Vihar Lake, close to the SGNP, has raised concerns. A resident first spotted the carcass on April 5 and alerted forest authorities, prompting an investigation into the circumstances surrounding its death. The villager, requesting anonymity, said &ldquo;The condition in which the crocodile was found raised serious concerns, and I hope a proper probe will determine the cause of death.&rdquo;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Reward doubled, suspects zero as Thane's monkey shooter still at large
Nearly a month after a Bonnet macaque was critically injured by an arrow in <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/thane-monkey-attacked-with-professional-arrow-near-sgnp-investigation-on-23621799" rel="nofollow">Thane&rsquo;s Yeoor Range</a>, the case remains unsolved, with no significant leads so far. Forest officials have now decided to send the recovered arrows for forensic analysis in coordination with the police, even as the reward for information has been doubled to Rs 50,000.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Reward doubled, suspects zero as Thane's monkey shooter still at large
Nearly a month after a Bonnet macaque was critically injured by an arrow in Thane&rsquo;s Yeoor Range, the case remains unsolved, with no significant leads so far. Forest officials have now decided to send the recovered arrows for forensic analysis in coordination with the police, even as the reward for information has been doubled to Rs 50,000.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: CEO of Singapore Airlines arrives at Bombay House
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VIDEO | Mumbai: Goh Choon Phong, CEO of Singapore Airlines, arrives at Bombay House, the head office of the Tata Group. (Full video available on PTI Videos - <a href="https://t.co/n147TvrpG7">https://t.co/n147TvrpG7</a>) <a href="https://t.co/X8qsuqQat7">pic.twitter.com/X8qsuqQat7</a>
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Mumbai News LIVE Updates: CEO of Singapore Airlines arrives at Bombay House
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VIDEO | Mumbai: Goh Choon Phong, CEO of Singapore Airlines, arrives at Bombay House, the head office of the Tata Group.(Full video available on PTI Videos - https://t.co/n147TvrpG7) pic.twitter.com/X8qsuqQat7
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Mumbai News LIVE Updates | Mumbai: Security guard killed near MHADA office, killers board train to Kolkata
The investigation into the <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/retired-bmc-worker-beaten-to-death-over-parking-dispute-near-dadar-tt-two-arrested-23625928" rel="nofollow">brutal murder</a> of 25-year-old security guard Abhinav Kumar Chaudhary near the MHADA office in Kherwadi, on Monday, April 13, has taken a fresh turn, with police confirming that the two unidentified accused boarded a train to Kolkata soon after the crime. The Kherwadi police are scanning CCTV footage along with a crucial mobile video that shows the accused fleeing in an autorickshaw, as teams work to trace their route and establish their identities.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates | Mumbai: Security guard killed near MHADA office, killers board train to Kolkata
The investigation into the brutal murder of 25-year-old security guard Abhinav Kumar Chaudhary near the MHADA office in Kherwadi, on Monday, April 13, has taken a fresh turn, with police confirming that the two unidentified accused boarded a train to Kolkata soon after the crime. The Kherwadi police are scanning CCTV footage along with a crucial mobile video that shows the accused fleeing in an autorickshaw, as teams work to trace their route and establish their identities.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Fire at decor unit in Goregaon doused quickly, no injuries reported
Fire in decoration materials unit in Goregaon (West), with no injuries. 9:25 am at Nidhi Decorator in Motilal Nagar No. 2, opposite D-Mart. Level I incident. Fire confined to decoration materials was around 9.30. Extinguished now. No injuries

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Fire at decor unit in Goregaon doused quickly, no injuries reported
Fire in decoration materials unit in Goregaon (West), with no injuries. 9:25 am at Nidhi Decorator in Motilal Nagar No. 2, opposite D-Mart. Level I incident. Fire confined to decoration materials was around 9.30. Extinguished now. No injuries

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai civic body targets 20 hawker hotspots, plans QR codes for licensed vendors
The <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/missing-damaged-codes-raise-questions-on-brihanmumbai-municipal-corporation-monitoring-23625769?business-business-news-breakingnews" rel="nofollow">Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation</a> (BMC) has identified 20 high-footfall locations across the city for focused action against unauthorised hawkers, as part of a renewed push to keep key stretches encroachment-free. The move comes alongside plans to introduce QR code identification for licensed hawkers and stricter enforcement in areas with persistent violations and low compliance.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai civic body targets 20 hawker hotspots, plans QR codes for licensed vendors
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has identified 20 high-footfall locations across the city for focused action against unauthorised hawkers, as part of a renewed push to keep key stretches encroachment-free. The move comes alongside plans to introduce QR code identification for licensed hawkers and stricter enforcement in areas with persistent violations and low compliance.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Unmarked speed breakers on Aarey main road put motorists and wildlife at risk
While speed breakers have been installed to curb two-wheeler accidents on the main road in <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-water-crisis-hits-aarey-milk-colony-residents-enduring-two-weeks-without-safe-drinking-water-23621655" rel="nofollow">Aarey Milk Colony</a>, under the jurisdiction of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), the absence of proper markings on these traffic-calming devices is increasing the risk of mishaps. &nbsp;Earlier, mid-day had highlighted concerns regarding internal roads, where unmarked speed breakers, constructed by the public works department, had led to safety hazards.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Unmarked speed breakers on Aarey main road put motorists and wildlife at risk
While speed breakers have been installed to curb two-wheeler accidents on the main road in Aarey Milk Colony, under the jurisdiction of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), the absence of proper markings on these traffic-calming devices is increasing the risk of mishaps. &nbsp;Earlier, mid-day had highlighted concerns regarding internal roads, where unmarked speed breakers, constructed by the public works department, had led to safety hazards.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai civic schools shine in CBSE Class 10 results with 92.80 per cent pass percentage
As the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) announced its <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-bmc-cbse-schools-record-92-89-per-cent-pass-rate-in-class-10-exams-23625915" rel="nofollow">Std X results</a> on Wednesday &mdash; much earlier than the norm &mdash; mid-day saw several success stories spring up from schools run by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation. This year, for the first time, students from a total of 11 of 18 BMC-run CBSE schools sat for the board examinations, as opposed to one last year. With these 10 new schools entering the picture, the civic schools clocked a pass percentage of 92.80 per cent. Of the 339 students who took the exam, 35 secured more than 90 per cent.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai civic schools shine in CBSE Class 10 results with 92.80 per cent pass percentage
As the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) announced its Std X results on Wednesday &mdash; much earlier than the norm &mdash; mid-day saw several success stories spring up from schools run by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation. This year, for the first time, students from a total of 11 of 18 BMC-run CBSE schools sat for the board examinations, as opposed to one last year. With these 10 new schools entering the picture, the civic schools clocked a pass percentage of 92.80 per cent. Of the 339 students who took the exam, 35 secured more than 90 per cent.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: CM Devendra Fadnavis calls 'Nari Shakti Vandan' a historic step towards gender equality
Maharashtra Chief Minister (CM) Devendra Fadnavis, on Wednesday, while addressing a gathering in Mumbai, hailed the &lsquo;Nari Shakti Vandan&rsquo; initiative. The CM highlighted that India cannot achieve the status of a developed nation unless women secure a 50 per cent share in the country&rsquo;s development. Fadnavis further underlined the importance of equal participation of men and women across sectors.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: CM Devendra Fadnavis calls 'Nari Shakti Vandan' a historic step towards gender equality
Maharashtra Chief Minister (CM) Devendra Fadnavis, on Wednesday, while addressing a gathering in Mumbai, hailed the &lsquo;Nari Shakti Vandan&rsquo; initiative. The CM highlighted that India cannot achieve the status of a developed nation unless women secure a 50 per cent share in the country&rsquo;s development. Fadnavis further underlined the importance of equal participation of men and women across sectors.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: IMD issues heatwave warning for Maharashtra; hot and humid conditions likely over next few days
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a warning of an intense heatwave across several regions of Maharashtra over the next few days, prompting the State Emergency Operations Centre to urge citizens to take necessary precautions, officials said. Temperatures are likely to rise significantly in multiple parts of the state during the forecast period.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: IMD issues heatwave warning for Maharashtra; hot and humid conditions likely over next few days
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a warning of an intense heatwave across several regions of Maharashtra over the next few days, prompting the State Emergency Operations Centre to urge citizens to take necessary precautions, officials said. Temperatures are likely to rise significantly in multiple parts of the state during the forecast period.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Tree census to begin in Mumbai after 8-year gap: BMC
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) will begin a citywide tree census next week as part of its pre-monsoon preparedness, the exercise being conducted after a gap of eight years. The counting of trees will take about 1.5 years, it said in a release on Wednesday.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Tree census to begin in Mumbai after 8-year gap: BMC
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) will begin a citywide tree census next week as part of its pre-monsoon preparedness, the exercise being conducted after a gap of eight years. The counting of trees will take about 1.5 years, it said in a release on Wednesday.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Latur police launch initiative to curb disputes among farmers
The police department in Maharashtra's Latur district has launched an initiative to check disputes among farmers, officials have said. Recently, a tense standoff between two groups over a pipeline installation was peacefully resolved under this initiative, known as 'Police on Farmers' Fields', they said on Wednesday.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Latur police launch initiative to curb disputes among farmers
The police department in Maharashtra's Latur district has launched an initiative to check disputes among farmers, officials have said.Recently, a tense standoff between two groups over a pipeline installation was peacefully resolved under this initiative, known as 'Police on Farmers' Fields', they said on Wednesday.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Nashik sexual harassment case: 'Male accused acted like organised gang to target female colleagues'
The investigation into alleged religious conversion and sexual harassment at a Nashik branch of an IT giant suggests that seven male accused operated like an organised gang to target female employees, a senior officer has said. Police have registered nine cases in connection with the allegations. While seven men and a woman have been arrested, one female accused is on the run.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Nashik sexual harassment case: 'Male accused acted like organised gang to target female colleagues'
The investigation into alleged religious conversion and sexual harassment at a Nashik branch of an IT giant suggests that seven male accused operated like an organised gang to target female employees, a senior officer has said. Police have registered nine cases in connection with the allegations. While seven men and a woman have been arrested, one female accused is on the run.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Repeat offender creates fake profile of woman on porn sites, arrested
A Bandra court on April 15 remanded a 42-year-old IT professional, Jaikumar Kishore Bidichandani, to judicial custody after five days of police custody in a case filed by a 29-year-old woman at Mahim police station. He is accused of creating fake profiles in her name on pornographic websites and misusing her personal and business details.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Repeat offender creates fake profile of woman on porn sites, arrested
A Bandra court on April 15 remanded a 42-year-old IT professional, Jaikumar Kishore Bidichandani, to judicial custody after five days of police custody in a case filed by a 29-year-old woman at Mahim police station. He is accused of creating fake profiles in her name on pornographic websites and misusing her personal and business details.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: People raise concern over inflated rental charges by BMC
Voicing concerns of producers and organisers, Amey Ghole, Sena group leader in the civic body, wrote a letter to Municipal Commissioner Ashwini Bhide in this regard. The BMC increases the rent by 10 per cent annually. On April 1, 2026, the rent payable by those organising shows was increased by Rs 3000 to Rs 4000. The issue was also raised by the Akhil Bharatiya Marathi Natya Parishad (All India Marathi Theatres Council), which pointed out that this could lead to venues passing on the cost to customers, proving a threat to the survival of regional performance art and theatre

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: People raise concern over inflated rental charges by BMC
Voicing concerns of producers and organisers, Amey Ghole, Sena group leader in the civic body, wrote a letter to Municipal Commissioner Ashwini Bhide in this regard. The BMC increases the rent by 10 per cent annually. On April 1, 2026, the rent payable by those organising shows was increased by Rs 3000 to Rs 4000. The issue was also raised by the Akhil Bharatiya Marathi Natya Parishad (All India Marathi Theatres Council), which pointed out that this could lead to venues passing on the cost to customers, proving a threat to the survival of regional performance art and theatre

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: &lsquo;Invisible&rsquo; speed breakers in Aarey leave motorists concerned
While speed breakers have been installed to curb two-wheeler accidents on the main road in Aarey Milk Colony, under the jurisdiction of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), the absence of proper markings on these traffic-calming devices is increasing the risk of mishaps. &nbsp;Earlier, mid-day had highlighted concerns regarding internal roads, where unmarked speed breakers, constructed by the public works department, had led to safety hazards.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: &lsquo;Invisible&rsquo; speed breakers in Aarey leave motorists concerned
While speed breakers have been installed to curb two-wheeler accidents on the main road in Aarey Milk Colony, under the jurisdiction of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), the absence of proper markings on these traffic-calming devices is increasing the risk of mishaps. &nbsp;Earlier, mid-day had highlighted concerns regarding internal roads, where unmarked speed breakers, constructed by the public works department, had led to safety hazards.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Don&rsquo;t increase theatre rental charges, Shiv Sena leader tells BMC
Protesting against a recent increase in rental charges for the use of theatres run by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), where Marathi plays are staged and cultural programmes are held, Shiv Sena (Eknath Shinde faction) has demanded that the civic body reverse its move.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Don&rsquo;t increase theatre rental charges, Shiv Sena leader tells BMC
Protesting against a recent increase in rental charges for the use of theatres run by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), where Marathi plays are staged and cultural programmes are held, Shiv Sena (Eknath Shinde faction) has demanded that the civic body reverse its move.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Locals complain to BEST about frequent power-cuts
Locals report that repeated complaints to the Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport (BEST), as well as appeals to the offices of the municipal commissioner and the mayor, have gone unanswered. This lack of official communication or resolution has only deepened their concerns. Furthermore, residents have alleged that ongoing illegal construction activities in the area may be a major contributing factor to the outages.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Locals complain to BEST about frequent power-cuts
Locals report that repeated complaints to the Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport (BEST), as well as appeals to the offices of the municipal commissioner and the mayor, have gone unanswered. This lack of official communication or resolution has only deepened their concerns. Furthermore, residents have alleged that ongoing illegal construction activities in the area may be a major contributing factor to the outages.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Worli Koliwada residents face repeated night-long power cuts
Residents of Worli Koliwada have reported frequent and prolonged power outages over the past month, with night-long shutdowns for the last three days causing major disruption. Locals allege that illegal construction and increased load on old infrastructure are worsening the problem.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Worli Koliwada residents face repeated night-long power cuts
Residents of Worli Koliwada have reported frequent and prolonged power outages over the past month, with night-long shutdowns for the last three days causing major disruption. Locals allege that illegal construction and increased load on old infrastructure are worsening the problem.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has directed that the reconstruction of the Sion Railway flyover be completed by July 15, 2026. We are now closing the LIVE Blog

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: The BMC has directed that the reconstruction of the Sion Railway flyover be completed by 15 July. We are now closing the LIVE Blog

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