Mumbai News LIVE Updates: In Photos: Devotees throng Shivaji Park Ganesh temple for Amba Mahotsav on Akshaya Tritiya
A large number of devotees gathered at the Shree Udyan Ganesh Mandir in Shivaji Park on Sunday to witness the colourful celebration of Amba Mahotsav on the auspicious occasion of Akshaya Tritiya. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/photo/in-photos-devotees-throng-shivaji-park-ganesh-temple-for-amba-mahotsav-on-akshaya-tritiya-110702">See pics here.</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: In Photos: Devotees throng Shivaji Park Ganesh temple for Amba Mahotsav on Akshaya Tritiya
A large number of devotees gathered at the Shree Udyan Ganesh Mandir in Shivaji Park on Sunday to witness the colourful celebration of Amba Mahotsav on the auspicious occasion of Akshaya Tritiya. See pics here.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Parked BEST electric bus rolls back, hits stall in Bhandup
Mumbai&rsquo;s Bhandup West witnessed yet another alarming incident involving a Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport (BEST) bus on Sunday afternoon, after a parked electric bus rolled backward and struck a nearby food stall outside Bhandup railway station. A woman standing close to the stall narrowly escaped injury after being pulled to safety at the last moment. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-parked-best-electric-bus-rolls-back-hits-stall-in-bhandup-23626517">Read more.</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Parked BEST electric bus rolls back, hits stall in Bhandup
Mumbai&rsquo;s Bhandup West witnessed yet another alarming incident involving a Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport (BEST) bus on Sunday afternoon, after a parked electric bus rolled backward and struck a nearby food stall outside Bhandup railway station. A woman standing close to the stall narrowly escaped injury after being pulled to safety at the last moment. Read more.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Man claims second wife eloped with his minor son from his first marriage
A man in Maharashtra's Beed district approached the police on Sunday, alleging that his second wife had eloped with his minor son from his first marriage, an official said on Sunday. The complaint was filed in the Kaij police station. According to the complainant, he has two sons and two daughters, both married, from his first wife. He remarried four years ago.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Man claims second wife eloped with his minor son from his first marriage
A man in Maharashtra's Beed district approached the police on Sunday, alleging that his second wife had eloped with his minor son from his first marriage, an official said on Sunday. The complaint was filed in the Kaij police station. According to the complainant, he has two sons and two daughters, both married, from his first wife. He remarried four years ago.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: One killed, seven injured as cylinder blast triggers fire in Nagpur
A 40-year-old man died of suffocation and seven others were injured after a cooking gas cylinder exploded, triggering a fire at a house in Nagpur on Sunday, police said. The incident occurred around 6.30 am in the Bhaji Mandi area under the jurisdiction of Old Kamptee police station. The wife of Atul, alias Bunty Dashrath Pantawane, was making tea when the LPG cylinder exploded, causing a fire that spread rapidly, an official said. "Pantawane got trapped inside a bedroom and died due to suffocation before help could reach him," said senior inspector Prashant Jumde.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: One killed, seven injured as cylinder blast triggers fire in Nagpur
A 40-year-old man died of suffocation and seven others were injured after a cooking gas cylinder exploded, triggering a fire at a house in Nagpur on Sunday, police said. The incident occurred around 6.30 am in the Bhaji Mandi area under the jurisdiction of Old Kamptee police station. The wife of Atul, alias Bunty Dashrath Pantawane, was making tea when the LPG cylinder exploded, causing a fire that spread rapidly, an official said. "Pantawane got trapped inside a bedroom and died due to suffocation before help could reach him," said senior inspector Prashant Jumde.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Two held for robbing gold ring of student
Two men were arrested for allegedly assaulting a 17-year-old boy and robbing his gold ring in Latur city on March 14, police said on Sunday. The complainant and his friends were allegedly assaulted by the accused, Ajay Dilip Kale and his accomplices when the former was returning home from college. They forcibly removed a gold ring from the finger of the accused and fled, according to police. Police recovered a gold ring and the motorcycle used in the crime from the accused duo.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Two held for robbing gold ring of student
Two men were arrested for allegedly assaulting a 17-year-old boy and robbing his gold ring in Latur city on March 14, police said on Sunday. The complainant and his friends were allegedly assaulted by the accused, Ajay Dilip Kale and his accomplices when the former was returning home from college. They forcibly removed a gold ring from the finger of the accused and fled, according to police. Police recovered a gold ring and the motorcycle used in the crime from the accused duo.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Minor found dead, another missing in Latur district
A seven-year-old boy was found dead hours after he and a friend went missing in Maharashtra's Latur district on Sunday, while a search was underway for the other child, police said. The incident was reported from Chakur town, they said. Saicharan Dinesh Swami (10) and Devansh Mangesh Swami (7), residents of the Old Mahadev Temple lane area, apparently left their home around 7 am, without informing anyone. After being alerted around 1 pm, police launched a search to trace the boys. An hour later, Devansh was found dead in an open area near an old house along the Chakur-Ujalamb road.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Minor found dead, another missing in Latur district
A seven-year-old boy was found dead hours after he and a friend went missing in Maharashtra's Latur district on Sunday, while a search was underway for the other child, police said. The incident was reported from Chakur town, they said. Saicharan Dinesh Swami (10) and Devansh Mangesh Swami (7), residents of the Old Mahadev Temple lane area, apparently left their home around 7 am, without informing anyone. After being alerted around 1 pm, police launched a search to trace the boys. An hour later, Devansh was found dead in an open area near an old house along the Chakur-Ujalamb road.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Thane attracting home buyers in large numbers: CREDAI MCHI
The 23rd edition of the CREDAI MCHI Thane Property Expo concluded on Sunday, reinforcing Thane's position as a premier real estate hub in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region, organisers claimed. According to a release, the expo drew 20,467 visitors and saw strong transaction activity across residential, commercial, and retail segments. The strongest buyer interest was recorded in the Rs 55 lakh to Rs 2.25 crore price bracket. Micro-markets such as Ghodbunder Road, Kolshet, Pokhran, and Majiwada emerged as the top choices for home seekers. "This was our most successful edition yet. The numbers reflect buyer trust in Thane's growth story. Infrastructure is no longer a promise; it is visible on the ground. That clarity is translating into home buying," said Sachin Mirani, President of CREDAI MCHI Thane.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Thane attracting home buyers in large numbers: CREDAI MCHI
The 23rd edition of the CREDAI MCHI Thane Property Expo concluded on Sunday, reinforcing Thane's position as a premier real estate hub in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region, organisers claimed. According to a release, the expo drew 20,467 visitors and saw strong transaction activity across residential, commercial, and retail segments. The strongest buyer interest was recorded in the Rs 55 lakh to Rs 2.25 crore price bracket. Micro-markets such as Ghodbunder Road, Kolshet, Pokhran, and Majiwada emerged as the top choices for home seekers. "This was our most successful edition yet. The numbers reflect buyer trust in Thane's growth story. Infrastructure is no longer a promise; it is visible on the ground. That clarity is translating into home buying," said Sachin Mirani, President of CREDAI MCHI Thane.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;All-round development of tribal regions key to 'developed India': Maharashtra Governor 
The dream of a "developed India" cannot be realised without the all-round development of tribal regions, Maharashtra Governor Jishnu Dev Verma said on Sunday. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;All-round development of tribal regions key to 'developed India': Maharashtra Governor
The dream of a "developed India" cannot be realised without the all-round development of tribal regions, Maharashtra Governor Jishnu Dev Verma said on Sunday. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;Former Kulgaon-Badlapur civic chief seeks changes to river flood zone construction norms 
A former president of Kulgaon-Badlapur Municipal Council in Thane district on Sunday decried the stringent ban on construction in river flood zones and said these are 'worse than the disease itself" as it was leading to the proliferation of unauthorised slums. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;Former Kulgaon-Badlapur civic chief seeks changes to river flood zone construction norms
A former president of Kulgaon-Badlapur Municipal Council in Thane district on Sunday decried the stringent ban on construction in river flood zones and said these are 'worse than the disease itself" as it was leading to the proliferation of unauthorised slums. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Man booked under POCSO Act for marrying and impregnating minor girl 
A case of child marriage came to light in Kaij tehsil of Beed district in Maharashtra after a girl allegedly suffered miscarriage and rushed to a hospital, prompting the police to register an FIR against her husband, in-laws, and parents, an official said on Sunday. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Man booked under POCSO Act for marrying and impregnating minor girl
A case of child marriage came to light in Kaij tehsil of Beed district in Maharashtra after a girl allegedly suffered miscarriage and rushed to a hospital, prompting the police to register an FIR against her husband, in-laws, and parents, an official said on Sunday. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: POCSO court acquits man accused of raping, impregnating stepsister 
A special POCSO court in Thane acquitted a man accused of raping and impregnating his minor stepsister after the victim turned hostile and a DNA test established he was not the father of the child she delivered later. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: POCSO court acquits man accused of raping, impregnating stepsister
A special POCSO court in Thane acquitted a man accused of raping and impregnating his minor stepsister after the victim turned hostile and a DNA test established he was not the father of the child she delivered later. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;Fire breaks out at scrap godown in Thane district; none hurt 
A fire broke out at a scrap godown in Maharashtra's Thane district in the early hours of Sunday, destroying machinery and large stocks of cardboard, a civic official said. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;Fire breaks out at scrap godown in Thane district; none hurt
A fire broke out at a scrap godown in Maharashtra's Thane district in the early hours of Sunday, destroying machinery and large stocks of cardboard, a civic official said. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;Chaos at Manmad railway station as man climbs overhead equipment, disrupts train services 
High drama unfolded at Manmad railway station in Maharashtra's Nashik district after a mentally challenged man climbed onto a gantry and dangled from high-tension overhead wires, forcing a power shutdown and disrupting train services, officials said on Sunday. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;Chaos at Manmad railway station as man climbs overhead equipment, disrupts train services
High drama unfolded at Manmad railway station in Maharashtra's Nashik district after a mentally challenged man climbed onto a gantry and dangled from high-tension overhead wires, forcing a power shutdown and disrupting train services, officials said on Sunday. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Multiple states to borrow Rs 16,900 crore through RBI SGS auction on April 21 
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has announced that multiple state governments will raise a total of Rs 16,900 crore through the revised auction of State Government Securities (SGS), scheduled to be conducted on April 21. (ANI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Multiple states to borrow Rs 16,900 crore through RBI SGS auction on April 21
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has announced that multiple state governments will raise a total of Rs 16,900 crore through the revised auction of State Government Securities (SGS), scheduled to be conducted on April 21. (ANI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Major fire breaks out at warehouse in Diva, no injuries reported 
A major fire broke out at a warehouse in the Shil Phata&ndash;Mahape Road area of Diva early on Sunday morning, officials said.&nbsp; (IANS)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Major fire breaks out at warehouse in Diva, no injuries reported
A major fire broke out at a warehouse in the Shil Phata&ndash;Mahape Road area of Diva early on Sunday morning, officials said.&nbsp; (IANS)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;Bhutan minister visits Ajanta Caves, admires Padmapani painting; writes 'awesome' in feedback book 
Bhutanese Home Minister Lyonpo Tshering visited the renowned Ajanta Caves complex in Maharashtra's Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar district and described the experience as 'awesome' in the feedback book, officials said on Sunday. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;Bhutan minister visits Ajanta Caves, admires Padmapani painting; writes 'awesome' in feedback book
Bhutanese Home Minister Lyonpo Tshering visited the renowned Ajanta Caves complex in Maharashtra's Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar district and described the experience as 'awesome' in the feedback book, officials said on Sunday. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Over Rs 15 crore stolen from Bank of Maharashtra in Singrauli; two held 
More than Rs 15 crore worth of gold and cash was looted from a Bank of Maharashtra branch in the Baidhan area of Singrauli district, police said. Two accused have been detained, while search operations are underway to trace the remaining suspects. (ANI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Over Rs 15 crore stolen from Bank of Maharashtra in Singrauli; two held
More than Rs 15 crore worth of gold and cash was looted from a Bank of Maharashtra branch in the Baidhan area of Singrauli district, police said. Two accused have been detained, while search operations are underway to trace the remaining suspects. (ANI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: "Black day in history," Eknath Shinde slams Opposition after Women's Reservation Bill fails, hails PM Modi's move 
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Sunday hailed the Women's Reservation Bill as a historic initiative for women's empowerment and praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi, while sharply criticising the Opposition over the Bill's failure in the Lok Sabha, terming it a "black day in history." (ANI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: "Black day in history," Eknath Shinde slams Opposition after Women's Reservation Bill fails, hails PM Modi's move
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Sunday hailed the Women's Reservation Bill as a historic initiative for women's empowerment and praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi, while sharply criticising the Opposition over the Bill's failure in the Lok Sabha, terming it a "black day in history." (ANI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Case against Thane activist for sexually assaulting, blackmailing woman 
Police have registered a case against a 35-year-old social activist in Maharashtra's Thane city for allegedly sexually assaulting a woman and using her objectionable videos to blackmail her, officials said on Sunday. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Case against Thane activist for sexually assaulting, blackmailing woman
Police have registered a case against a 35-year-old social activist in Maharashtra's Thane city for allegedly sexually assaulting a woman and using her objectionable videos to blackmail her, officials said on Sunday. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;Aadhaar started in Nandurbar under Manmohan Singh and Sonia Gandhi, says Congress leader
The Congress leader said Aadhaar was launched in 2010 in Maharashtra's Nandurbar, under the leadership of former PM Manmohan Singh and Congress leader Sonia Gandhi. He further claimed that the GST framework was advanced under the Congress-led government, and alleged that Modi, as Gujarat chief minister at the time, had opposed it.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;Aadhaar started in Nandurbar under Manmohan Singh and Sonia Gandhi, says Congress leader
The Congress leader said Aadhaar was launched in 2010 in Maharashtra's Nandurbar, under the leadership of former PM Manmohan Singh and Congress leader Sonia Gandhi. He further claimed that the GST framework was advanced under the Congress-led government, and alleged that Modi, as Gujarat chief minister at the time, had opposed it.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;Fire breaks out at shops in Crawford Market; fire tenders rushed
A fire broke out at a few shops in Crawford Market on Sunday. Fire tenders rushed to the spot, and efforts to control the blaze are underway. Further details are awaited.
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Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Modi mentioned Congress "58 times during his 30-minute address", says Harshwardhan Sapkal
Sapkal claimed that Modi mentioned Congress "58 times during his 30-minute address", delivered a day after a bill to implement 33 per cent women's reservation in legislatures in 2029 was defeated in the Lok Sabha. He also rejected the PM's assertion that Congress had opposed initiatives such as the JAM (Jan Dhan-Aadhaar-Mobile) trinity and the Goods and Services Tax (GST).

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Modi mentioned Congress "58 times during his 30-minute address", says Harshwardhan Sapkal
Sapkal claimed that Modi mentioned Congress "58 times during his 30-minute address", delivered a day after a bill to implement 33 per cent women's reservation in legislatures in 2029 was defeated in the Lok Sabha. He also rejected the PM's assertion that Congress had opposed initiatives such as the JAM (Jan Dhan-Aadhaar-Mobile) trinity and the Goods and Services Tax (GST).

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: PM's speech filled with "propaganda" and "false claims", says Maharashtra Congress chief
Sapkal, who is the Maharashtra Congress president, claimed that it was filled with "propaganda" and "false claims" targeting the Congress. In a statement, Sapkal said that instead of addressing key national issues, the PM devoted a significant portion of his speech to attacking the Congress.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: PM's speech filled with "propaganda" and "false claims", says Maharashtra Congress chief
Sapkal, who is the Maharashtra Congress president, claimed that it was filled with "propaganda" and "false claims" targeting the Congress. In a statement, Sapkal said that instead of addressing key national issues, the PM devoted a significant portion of his speech to attacking the Congress.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Opposition in Maharashtra slams PM's address to nation, calls it full of 'false claims' The Opposition in Maharashtra on Saturday criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi's address to the nation, alleging that it was filled with "false claims" and that he made no mention of delinking delimitation from women's reservation. Congress leaders Harshvardhan Sapkal and Nana Patole, NCP (SP) MLA Rohit Pawar, and Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Priyanka Chaturvedi said the speech focused on attacking rivals. (PTI)&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Opposition in Maharashtra slams PM's address to nation, calls it full of 'false claims'The Opposition in Maharashtra on Saturday criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi's address to the nation, alleging that it was filled with "false claims" and that he made no mention of delinking delimitation from women's reservation. Congress leaders Harshvardhan Sapkal and Nana Patole, NCP (SP) MLA Rohit Pawar, and Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Priyanka Chaturvedi said the speech focused on attacking rivals. (PTI)&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: BJP slams Congress over opposition to women's quota bill, stages protest&nbsp; The BJP's Mumbai unit on Saturday accused the Congress and other opposition parties of being "against women's empowerment" by opposing the implementation of the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam, and staged a protest in the city. In a post on X, BJP Mumbai said opposition to the Women's Reservation Act reflected the Congress' "reluctance to empower women", alleging that it was attempting to delay the implementation of the law by opposing the delimitation process linked to the legislation. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: BJP slams Congress over opposition to women's quota bill, stages protest&nbsp;The BJP's Mumbai unit on Saturday accused the Congress and other opposition parties of being "against women's empowerment" by opposing the implementation of the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam, and staged a protest in the city. In a post on X, BJP Mumbai said opposition to the Women's Reservation Act reflected the Congress' "reluctance to empower women", alleging that it was attempting to delay the implementation of the law by opposing the delimitation process linked to the legislation. (PTI) 

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Congress and Rahul Gandhi have made a very wrong decision, says Mahajan
"Congress and Rahul Gandhi have made a very wrong decision. PM Modi took the initiative to provide justice to our sisters, who constitute 50 per cent of the population. The people of this country will not spare them (the opposition). I don't understand whether Congress has lost its mind or something else. They will have to pay the price for this in the coming days," Mahajan said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Congress and Rahul Gandhi have made a very wrong decision, says Mahajan
"Congress and Rahul Gandhi have made a very wrong decision. PM Modi took the initiative to provide justice to our sisters, who constitute 50 per cent of the population. The people of this country will not spare them (the opposition). I don't understand whether Congress has lost its mind or something else. They will have to pay the price for this in the coming days," Mahajan said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Maharashtra minister Girish Mahajan slams Cong after women's reservation bill falls Maharashtra Minister and BJP leader Girish Mahajan strongly criticised the Opposition after the amendment to the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam fell in the Lok Sabha. Speaking to ANI on Saturday, Girish Mahajan called the Congress-led Opposition's decision to oppose the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill "wrong", saying that they will have to "pay the price" in the coming days.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Maharashtra minister Girish Mahajan slams Cong after women's reservation bill fallsMaharashtra Minister and BJP leader Girish Mahajan strongly criticised the Opposition after the amendment to the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam fell in the Lok Sabha. Speaking to ANI on Saturday, Girish Mahajan called the Congress-led Opposition's decision to oppose the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill "wrong", saying that they will have to "pay the price" in the coming days.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;Multiple threatening calls from three numbers
During this period, Pathan reportedly received multiple threatening calls from three separate numbers. In each instance, he was warned that the images would be released if he failed to pay the demanded amount of Rs 5 lakh. After receiving the threats, Pathan approached the police and lodged a formal complaint at the Worli Police Station in Mumbai, detailing the sequence of events and the nature of the threats.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;Multiple threatening calls from three numbers
During this period, Pathan reportedly received multiple threatening calls from three separate numbers. In each instance, he was warned that the images would be released if he failed to pay the demanded amount of Rs 5 lakh. After receiving the threats, Pathan approached the police and lodged a formal complaint at the Worli Police Station in Mumbai, detailing the sequence of events and the nature of the threats.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;Waris Pathan&rsquo;s social media hack traced to Cambodia, Worli Police probe underway
Acting on Pathan's complaint, the Worli Police Station launched a detailed probe into the matter. Preliminary findings by investigators indicate that the origin of the threats may be linked to Cambodia, although officials said that further verification and inquiry are still ongoing. Police said that the sequence of events began on April 16, when Pathan's social media account was first compromised. Following the alleged hacking, the perpetrators accessed photographs on the account and threatened to manipulate them digitally before circulating them online.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;Waris Pathan&rsquo;s social media hack traced to Cambodia, Worli Police probe underway
Acting on Pathan's complaint, the Worli Police Station launched a detailed probe into the matter. Preliminary findings by investigators indicate that the origin of the threats may be linked to Cambodia, although officials said that further verification and inquiry are still ongoing. Police said that the sequence of events began on April 16, when Pathan's social media account was first compromised. Following the alleged hacking, the perpetrators accessed photographs on the account and threatened to manipulate them digitally before circulating them online.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;AIMIM&rsquo;s Waris Pathan threatened with circulation of morphed private images
The officials said that Pathan, who is also a national spokesperson of the All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen, subsequently received a ransom demand of Rs 5 lakh along with threats that private photographs of him and his family would be digitally altered and circulated publicly. The accused, who remain unidentified, allegedly contacted Pathan using three different international phone numbers. During these calls, they issued threats and repeatedly demanded that the ransom amount be paid, officials said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;AIMIM&rsquo;s Waris Pathan threatened with circulation of morphed private images
The officials said that Pathan, who is also a national spokesperson of the All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen, subsequently received a ransom demand of Rs 5 lakh along with threats that private photographs of him and his family would be digitally altered and circulated publicly. The accused, who remain unidentified, allegedly contacted Pathan using three different international phone numbers. During these calls, they issued threats and repeatedly demanded that the ransom amount be paid, officials said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;AIMIM leader Waris Pathan's social media account hacked; probe underway
Waris Pathan, an AIMIM leader and former Maharashtra MLA, has alleged that his social media account was hacked and that he was threatened with the circulation of morphed private photographs unless he paid Rs 5 lakh, officials said on Sunday.&nbsp;According to the Worli Police, a case has been registered, and an investigation is underway. (IANS)&nbsp;
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Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;AIMIM leader Waris Pathan's social media account hacked; probe underway
Waris Pathan, an AIMIM leader and former Maharashtra MLA, has alleged that his social media account was hacked and that he was threatened with the circulation of morphed private photographs unless he paid Rs 5 lakh, officials said on Sunday.&nbsp;According to the Worli Police, a case has been registered, and an investigation is underway. (IANS)&nbsp;
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Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Maharashtra aims to become country&rsquo;s climate action leader with new sustainability pact
Through this MoU, Maharashtra is taking a concrete and forward-looking step towards sustainable development to address the challenges of climate change. The state government has taken this initiative at a global level with the resolve to make Maharashtra the country&rsquo;s &lsquo;Climate Action Leader&rsquo;, said the release.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Maharashtra aims to become country&rsquo;s climate action leader with new sustainability pact
Through this MoU, Maharashtra is taking a concrete and forward-looking step towards sustainable development to address the challenges of climate change. The state government has taken this initiative at a global level with the resolve to make Maharashtra the country&rsquo;s &lsquo;Climate Action Leader&rsquo;, said the release.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Maharashtra aims to make city global hub for sustainable events
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According to the MoU, efforts will be made to develop Mumbai into a global hub for sustainable events. &ldquo;The most significant component of this MoU is a large-scale plantation drive of 56 lakh trees. To mark the completion of 56 years of Earth Day, 56 lakh trees will be planted across the state. This initiative is part of the Maharashtra Government&rsquo;s &lsquo;Greening Maharashtra&rsquo; campaign, which aims to plant 300 crore trees. The campaign will focus not only on plantation but also on the survival rate of the trees, their maintenance, and long-term environmental impact,&rdquo; said the release.





Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Maharashtra to roll out Mission LiFE, energy audits and climate awareness drive under Earth Day pact
A statewide Mission LiFE will be implemented to bring about positive behavioural changes among citizens. In order to tackle the government energy audit challenges, an accountability will be established to improve energy efficiency and reduce energy consumption. Besides, artists and members of the cultural community will be involved to raise awareness about climate change. 
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Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Maharashtra to roll out Mission LiFE, energy audits and climate awareness drive under Earth Day pact
A statewide Mission LiFE will be implemented to bring about positive behavioural changes among citizens. In order to tackle the government energy audit challenges, an accountability will be established to improve energy efficiency and reduce energy consumption. Besides, artists and members of the cultural community will be involved to raise awareness about climate change.




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Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Maharashtra signs Earth Day 2026 pact to boost sustainable development and public participation
The MoU, signed on the occasion of Earth Day 2026, is expected to strengthen the framework for sustainable development and bring together citizens, institutions, and industries for a greener future. Under this MoU, the MITRA will provide policy guidance and financial support, while Earth Day Network India will be responsible for on-ground implementation, awareness campaigns, and increasing public participation, said a government release.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Maharashtra signs Earth Day 2026 pact to boost sustainable development and public participation
The MoU, signed on the occasion of Earth Day 2026, is expected to strengthen the framework for sustainable development and bring together citizens, institutions, and industries for a greener future. Under this MoU, the MITRA will provide policy guidance and financial support, while Earth Day Network India will be responsible for on-ground implementation, awareness campaigns, and increasing public participation, said a government release.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;MoU signed for plantation of 56 lakh trees and environmental initiatives
A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed on Saturday between the Government of Maharashtra&rsquo;s strategic advisory body, Maharashtra Institution for Transformation (MITRA), and Earth Day Network India to implement environmental initiatives across the state. Under the pact, 56 lakh trees will be planted along with various programmes to accelerate climate action in Maharashtra. (IANS)&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;MoU signed for plantation of 56 lakh trees and environmental initiatives
A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed on Saturday between the Government of Maharashtra&rsquo;s strategic advisory body, Maharashtra Institution for Transformation (MITRA), and Earth Day Network India to implement environmental initiatives across the state. Under the pact, 56 lakh trees will be planted along with various programmes to accelerate climate action in Maharashtra. (IANS)&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Shinde backs Modi, says women will get rights and dignity despite bill setback
There is no doubt that under Narendra Modi's leadership, women will receive their rights and dignity, he asserted, saying the Shiv Sena will stand firmly alongside the NDA government and lead this fight. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during his address to the nation on Saturday evening, said opposition parties had "mercilessly crushed" the aspirations of women by not allowing the Women's Reservation Bill to pass in Parliament despite the government's best efforts.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Shinde backs Modi, says women will get rights and dignity despite bill setback
There is no doubt that under Narendra Modi's leadership, women will receive their rights and dignity, he asserted, saying the Shiv Sena will stand firmly alongside the NDA government and lead this fight. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during his address to the nation on Saturday evening, said opposition parties had "mercilessly crushed" the aspirations of women by not allowing the Women's Reservation Bill to pass in Parliament despite the government's best efforts.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Shinde says PM Modi&rsquo;s Lok Sabha address strongly rebuts Opposition after women&rsquo;s reservation bill rejection
"The rejection of the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam in the Lok Sabha, which insulted the women of the country, was followed today by the address of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, which was a strong rebuttal to the opposition," Shinde said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Shinde says PM Modi&rsquo;s Lok Sabha address strongly rebuts Opposition after women&rsquo;s reservation bill rejection
"The rejection of the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam in the Lok Sabha, which insulted the women of the country, was followed today by the address of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, which was a strong rebuttal to the opposition," Shinde said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: 'Attack on dignity of women,' Shinde slams Opposition after reservation bill fails in Lok Sabha
"As Prime Minister Modi clearly stated, this is not just the defeat of a bill, but an attack on the dignity of women. However, this obstacle will not last long," he wrote.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: 'Attack on dignity of women,' Shinde slams Opposition after reservation bill fails in Lok Sabha
"As Prime Minister Modi clearly stated, this is not just the defeat of a bill, but an attack on the dignity of women. However, this obstacle will not last long," he wrote.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: PM Modi's address to nation strong rebuttal to opposition over defeat of women's bill, says Eknath Shinde Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Saturday said Prime Minister Narendra Modi's address to the nation after the defeat of the Women's Reservation Bill in the Lok Sabha is a strong rebuttal to the opposition. In a post on X, Shinde said the opposition expressing happiness over the denial of rights to women, was extremely unfortunate. (PTI)&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: PM Modi's address to nation strong rebuttal to opposition over defeat of women's bill, says Eknath ShindeMaharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Saturday said Prime Minister Narendra Modi's address to the nation after the defeat of the Women's Reservation Bill in the Lok Sabha is a strong rebuttal to the opposition. In a post on X, Shinde said the opposition expressing happiness over the denial of rights to women, was extremely unfortunate. (PTI)&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: On Akshaya Tritiya, people thronged jewellery stores and automobile showrooms in Mumbai. We are closing the blog now

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