Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Transport department officials asked to submit report by May 1
An official said that Sarnaik has asked the transport department officials to submit a report by May 1. Senior officials of the transport department, including Maharashtra Transport Commissioner Rajendra Narwekar, were present at the meeting.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Transport department officials asked to submit report by May 1
An official said that Sarnaik has asked the transport department officials to submit a report by May 1. Senior officials of the transport department, including Maharashtra Transport Commissioner Rajendra Narwekar, were present at the meeting.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Transport minister orders re-verification of autorickshaw permits in Mira-Bhayandar Maharashtra Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik has ordered a comprehensive re-verification of all autorickshaw permits and badge distribution in Mira-Bhayandar area near Mumbai, following complaints of alleged irregularities and use of bogus documents, officials said. The minister gave this direction in a meeting held at the Mumbai suburban district collector's office on April 2, after a representation by MLA Narendra Mehta, who raised concerns over the process. (PTI)&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Transport minister orders re-verification of autorickshaw permits in Mira-BhayandarMaharashtra Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik has ordered a comprehensive re-verification of all autorickshaw permits and badge distribution in Mira-Bhayandar area near Mumbai, following complaints of alleged irregularities and use of bogus documents, officials said. The minister gave this direction in a meeting held at the Mumbai suburban district collector's office on April 2, after a representation by MLA Narendra Mehta, who raised concerns over the process. (PTI)&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: VBA chief Ambedkar claims names of 2.9 cr voters could be deleted during Maharashtra SIR Vanchit Bahujan Aghadi leader Prakash Ambedkar on Saturday claimed names of as many as 2.9 crore voters could be deleted in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of Maharashtra's electoral rolls. Such large-scale deletion of names could directly influence the outcome of forthcoming elections in the state, he further claimed. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: VBA chief Ambedkar claims names of 2.9 cr voters could be deleted during Maharashtra SIRVanchit Bahujan Aghadi leader Prakash Ambedkar on Saturday claimed names of as many as 2.9 crore voters could be deleted in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of Maharashtra's electoral rolls. Such large-scale deletion of names could directly influence the outcome of forthcoming elections in the state, he further claimed. (PTI) 

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Dues at Rs 96,000 crore affect three lakh contractors, MSCA warns of halt
Contractors would halt work if payments do not begin soon, MSCA president Milind Bhosale said. After March 31, the pending dues have gone up to Rs 96,000 crore, which has affected three lakh contractors involved in state government works, Bhosale added.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Dues at Rs 96,000 crore affect three lakh contractors, MSCA warns of halt
Contractors would halt work if payments do not begin soon, MSCA president Milind Bhosale said. After March 31, the pending dues have gone up to Rs 96,000 crore, which has affected three lakh contractors involved in state government works, Bhosale added.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: PWD, Jal Jeevan top Rs 96,400 crore pending dues, says contractors' body
As per the letter, major arrears include Rs 29,000 crore under the Public Works Department, Rs 35,000 crore under Jal Jeevan Mission and Maharashtra Jeevan Pradhikaran, Rs 6,500 crore for rural development and water conservation works, Rs 3,800 crore under Maharashtra Tourism Development Corporation, Rs 2,100 crore for urban development special fund works, Rs 9,000 crore under the water resources department, and Rs 11,000 crore under district development plans. Pending payments for works executed by local and civic bodies have also affected small contractors, it said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: PWD, Jal Jeevan top Rs 96,400 crore pending dues, says contractors' body
As per the letter, major arrears include Rs 29,000 crore under the Public Works Department, Rs 35,000 crore under Jal Jeevan Mission and Maharashtra Jeevan Pradhikaran, Rs 6,500 crore for rural development and water conservation works, Rs 3,800 crore under Maharashtra Tourism Development Corporation, Rs 2,100 crore for urban development special fund works, Rs 9,000 crore under the water resources department, and Rs 11,000 crore under district development plans. Pending payments for works executed by local and civic bodies have also affected small contractors, it said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: 'State cleared only Rs 20,000 crore, pending dues at Rs 96,400 crore'
The MSCA is a state-level body representing contractors engaged in development works across departments. "In the last over one-and-a-half years, the pending bill amount went up to Rs 1.16 lakh crore. Now it is around Rs 96,400 crore, which means the state government only paid around Rs 20,000 crore. We hoped that in March there would be significant payments towards the pending bills, but it didn't happen," the letter stated.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: 'State cleared only Rs 20,000 crore, pending dues at Rs 96,400 crore'
The MSCA is a state-level body representing contractors engaged in development works across departments. "In the last over one-and-a-half years, the pending bill amount went up to Rs 1.16 lakh crore. Now it is around Rs 96,400 crore, which means the state government only paid around Rs 20,000 crore. We hoped that in March there would be significant payments towards the pending bills, but it didn't happen," the letter stated.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Maharashtra contractors'' body threatens to stop work on govt projects over Rs 96k cr pending dues The Maharashtra State Contractors' Association (MSCA) has written to the BJP-led Mahayuti government, threatening to stop work on development projects from April 7 if dues amounting to more than Rs 96,000 crore are not cleared soon. The MSCA, in its letter on Friday, said that the state government had cleared around Rs 20,000 crore last year following protests, but fresh bills from ongoing and completed works have pushed the total pending amount back to Rs 96,000 crore. (PTI)&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Maharashtra contractors'' body threatens to stop work on govt projects over Rs 96k cr pending duesThe Maharashtra State Contractors' Association (MSCA) has written to the BJP-led Mahayuti government, threatening to stop work on development projects from April 7 if dues amounting to more than Rs 96,000 crore are not cleared soon. The MSCA, in its letter on Friday, said that the state government had cleared around Rs 20,000 crore last year following protests, but fresh bills from ongoing and completed works have pushed the total pending amount back to Rs 96,000 crore. (PTI)&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Is Mahayuti using state machinery for selective leaks, asks Congress
"Is the Mahayuti using state machinery to settle personal scores through selective leaks? This is a very serious trend. The role of the investigative agencies in this mess is deeply concerning and unfortunate for Maharashtra," he asserted.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Is Mahayuti using state machinery for selective leaks, asks Congress
"Is the Mahayuti using state machinery to settle personal scores through selective leaks? This is a very serious trend. The role of the investigative agencies in this mess is deeply concerning and unfortunate for Maharashtra," he asserted.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Congress demands accountability over leaks, questions misuse of agencies by Mahayuti
Demanding accountability, Sawant said the lives and families of several people had been adversely affected and described the situation as "deeply unfortunate" for the state. Sawant questioned whether the leaks were a result of "sheer negligence" by investigative agencies or a "deliberate strategy" by the ruling parties.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Congress demands accountability over leaks, questions misuse of agencies by Mahayuti
Demanding accountability, Sawant said the lives and families of several people had been adversely affected and described the situation as "deeply unfortunate" for the state. Sawant questioned whether the leaks were a result of "sheer negligence" by investigative agencies or a "deliberate strategy" by the ruling parties.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Congress calls CDR leak &lsquo;extremely serious&rsquo;, says it undermines public trust
Calling the issue "extremely serious," he said the alleged involvement or failure of agencies in preventing such leaks was "unfortunate" and undermined public trust. He also referred to earlier instances in the case where videos involving women had gone viral, claiming they were linked to the investigation and had caused significant distress to those involved.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Congress calls CDR leak &lsquo;extremely serious&rsquo;, says it undermines public trust
Calling the issue "extremely serious," he said the alleged involvement or failure of agencies in preventing such leaks was "unfortunate" and undermined public trust. He also referred to earlier instances in the case where videos involving women had gone viral, claiming they were linked to the investigation and had caused significant distress to those involved.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Congress questions leak of CDR details in ongoing probe, seeks accountability
He asked how such crucial and confidential evidence, which is part of an ongoing probe, was entering the public domain. "Is this a case of negligence by investigative agencies, or are they being misused to selectively leak information for settling scores?" he asked.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Congress questions leak of CDR details in ongoing probe, seeks accountability
He asked how such crucial and confidential evidence, which is part of an ongoing probe, was entering the public domain. "Is this a case of negligence by investigative agencies, or are they being misused to selectively leak information for settling scores?" he asked.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;Mahayuti leaders&rsquo; names surface in case, CDR details back claims, alleges Congress
In a statement, Maharashtra Congress spokesperson Sachin Sawant claimed that names of several leaders from the ruling Mahayuti had surfaced in the case. Recent developments involving Call Detail Records (CDR) appeared to substantiate earlier claims, he added.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;Mahayuti leaders&rsquo; names surface in case, CDR details back claims, alleges Congress
In a statement, Maharashtra Congress spokesperson Sachin Sawant claimed that names of several leaders from the ruling Mahayuti had surfaced in the case. Recent developments involving Call Detail Records (CDR) appeared to substantiate earlier claims, he added.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Sensitive info being leaked in Kharat case, says Maharashtra Congress 
The Maharashtra Congress on Saturday said sensitive information related to arrested self-styled godman Ashok Kharat was being leaked and asked if the Mahayuti government was using state machinery to settle personal scores. Kharat was arrested on March 18 for allegedly raping a woman for three years, with a subsequent probe uncovering a host of crimes, including sexual assault and financial irregularities. A total of eight FIRs have been registered against him so far. (PTI)&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Sensitive info being leaked in Kharat case, says Maharashtra Congress 
The Maharashtra Congress on Saturday said sensitive information related to arrested self-styled godman Ashok Kharat was being leaked and asked if the Mahayuti government was using state machinery to settle personal scores. Kharat was arrested on March 18 for allegedly raping a woman for three years, with a subsequent probe uncovering a host of crimes, including sexual assault and financial irregularities. A total of eight FIRs have been registered against him so far. (PTI)&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: 'Amaravati Bill a backdoor move to bypass states, concerns over Mumbai, says critics'
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"Critics, including Anil Shidore, argue that pushing an 'Amaravati Bill' through the Parliament is a calculated manoeuvre. The fear is that this 'underground tunnel' approach by the Central government could eventually be used to bypass Maharashtra's state authority regarding Mumbai," it alleged.





Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Saamana editorial flags row over Parliament&rsquo;s power to decide state capitals
The editorial said that the central point of contention lies in the authority of the Parliament to designate a state capital. Under Article 3 of the Indian Constitution, the Lok Sabha holds the power to alter state boundaries, increase or decrease a state's area, change names, or create new states. However, the authority to decide a state's capital has traditionally been reserved for the states themselves.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Saamana editorial flags row over Parliament&rsquo;s power to decide state capitals
The editorial said that the central point of contention lies in the authority of the Parliament to designate a state capital. Under Article 3 of the Indian Constitution, the Lok Sabha holds the power to alter state boundaries, increase or decrease a state's area, change names, or create new states. However, the authority to decide a state's capital has traditionally been reserved for the states themselves.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Bill on Andhra&rsquo;s Amaravati a warning bell for Mumbai, says Shiv Sena-UBT in 'Saamana'
The Shiv Sena-Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray on Saturday said that the passage of the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Bill, 2026, to ratify the status of Amaravati as the official capital has sparked intense concern in Maharashtra. While the bill specifically addresses Andhra Pradesh&rsquo;s capital, the Thackeray camp in the party mouthpiece 'Saamana' warned that it sets a dangerous constitutional precedent that could directly impact the future of Mumbai. (IANS)&nbsp;
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Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Bill on Andhra&rsquo;s Amaravati a warning bell for Mumbai, says Shiv Sena-UBT in 'Saamana'
The Shiv Sena-Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray on Saturday said that the passage of the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Bill, 2026, to ratify the status of Amaravati as the official capital has sparked intense concern in Maharashtra. While the bill specifically addresses Andhra Pradesh&rsquo;s capital, the Thackeray camp in the party mouthpiece 'Saamana' warned that it sets a dangerous constitutional precedent that could directly impact the future of Mumbai. (IANS)&nbsp;
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Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;Thackeray to announce stand on Baramati bypoll after Sunetra Pawar call, says Raut
He also said that Thackeray will hold a press conference and announce his decision about it. Sources, however, said Thackeray was not averse to extending his support to Sunetra Pawar considering his close ties with late Ajit Pawar and the Pawar family.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;Thackeray to announce stand on Baramati bypoll after Sunetra Pawar call, says Raut
He also said that Thackeray will hold a press conference and announce his decision about it. Sources, however, said Thackeray was not averse to extending his support to Sunetra Pawar considering his close ties with late Ajit Pawar and the Pawar family.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Sunetra Pawar contacts Uddhav Thackeray over Baramati bypoll, confirms Raut
The development was confirmed by Shiv Sena (UBT) secretary and MLC Milind Narvekar, and party leader Sanjay Raut. "Deputy Chief Minister Sunetra Pawar called Uddhav Thackeray on Friday. There was a discussion on the Baramati bypoll," Raut said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Sunetra Pawar contacts Uddhav Thackeray over Baramati bypoll, confirms Raut
The development was confirmed by Shiv Sena (UBT) secretary and MLC Milind Narvekar, and party leader Sanjay Raut. "Deputy Chief Minister Sunetra Pawar called Uddhav Thackeray on Friday. There was a discussion on the Baramati bypoll," Raut said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Sunetra Pawar calls Uddhav to seek support for Baramati assembly bypoll Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and NCP president Sunetra Pawar has called Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray to seek his support in the byelection to the Baramati assembly seat, which she will be contesting as her party candidate. Pawar called Thackeray on Friday to discuss the issue. (PTI)&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Sunetra Pawar calls Uddhav to seek support for Baramati assembly bypollMaharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and NCP president Sunetra Pawar has called Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray to seek his support in the byelection to the Baramati assembly seat, which she will be contesting as her party candidate. Pawar called Thackeray on Friday to discuss the issue. (PTI)&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: VBA chief Ambedkar claims names of 2.9 cr voters could be deleted during Maharashtra SIR 
Vanchit Bahujan Aghadi leader Prakash Ambedkar on Saturday claimed names of as many as 2.9 crore voters could be deleted in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of Maharashtra's electoral rolls. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: VBA chief Ambedkar claims names of 2.9 cr voters could be deleted during Maharashtra SIR
Vanchit Bahujan Aghadi leader Prakash Ambedkar on Saturday claimed names of as many as 2.9 crore voters could be deleted in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of Maharashtra's electoral rolls. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;NCP rejects speculation of power tussle and rift amid allegations against Praful Patel, Tatkare
The Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) on Saturday dismissed speculation of power tussle and rift within the party, saying too much was being read into the top party leaders' communications with the Election Commission of India (ECI) done in the wake of party chief Ajit Pawar's death. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;NCP rejects speculation of power tussle and rift amid allegations against Praful Patel, Tatkare
The Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) on Saturday dismissed speculation of power tussle and rift within the party, saying too much was being read into the top party leaders' communications with the Election Commission of India (ECI) done in the wake of party chief Ajit Pawar's death. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;Thane MACT grants Rs 21.5 lakh compensation to kin of woman killed in 2020 accident 
The Motor Accident Claims Tribunal (MACT) in Maharashtra's Thane district has awarded a compensation of Rs 21.5 lakh to the family of a 45-year-old woman run over by a speeding tempo in 2020. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;Thane MACT grants Rs 21.5 lakh compensation to kin of woman killed in 2020 accident
The Motor Accident Claims Tribunal (MACT) in Maharashtra's Thane district has awarded a compensation of Rs 21.5 lakh to the family of a 45-year-old woman run over by a speeding tempo in 2020. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;Man loses Rs 71.1 lakh to cyber fraudsters posing as CBI officers 
Cyber fraudsters posing as CBI officers allegedly duped a 42-year-old man from Maharashtra's Thane district of Rs 71.1 lakh after threatening to implicate him in a false case of harassment, police said on Saturday. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;Man loses Rs 71.1 lakh to cyber fraudsters posing as CBI officers
Cyber fraudsters posing as CBI officers allegedly duped a 42-year-old man from Maharashtra's Thane district of Rs 71.1 lakh after threatening to implicate him in a false case of harassment, police said on Saturday. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;Nine of family killed as car falls into well in Nashik district 
Nine members of a family, including six children, were killed after their car fell into a well in Maharashtra's Nashik district, police said on Saturday. The accident occurred in the Shivaji Nagar area of Dindori town around 10 pm on Friday, an official said. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;Nine of family killed as car falls into well in Nashik district
Nine members of a family, including six children, were killed after their car fell into a well in Maharashtra's Nashik district, police said on Saturday. The accident occurred in the Shivaji Nagar area of Dindori town around 10 pm on Friday, an official said. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;Banned tobacco products worth Rs 6.6 lakh seized from tempo in Thane district 
Banned gutkha and tobacco products worth Rs 6.6 lakh were seized from a tempo abandoned on the roadside in Maharashtra's Thane district, police said on Saturday. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;Banned tobacco products worth Rs 6.6 lakh seized from tempo in Thane district
Banned gutkha and tobacco products worth Rs 6.6 lakh were seized from a tempo abandoned on the roadside in Maharashtra's Thane district, police said on Saturday. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;Maharashtra contractors' body threatens to stop work on govt projects over Rs 96k cr pending dues 
The Maharashtra State Contractors' Association (MSCA) has written to the BJP-led Mahayuti government, threatening to stop work on development projects from April 7 if dues amounting to more than Rs 96,000 crore are not cleared soon. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;Maharashtra contractors' body threatens to stop work on govt projects over Rs 96k cr pending dues
The Maharashtra State Contractors' Association (MSCA) has written to the BJP-led Mahayuti government, threatening to stop work on development projects from April 7 if dues amounting to more than Rs 96,000 crore are not cleared soon. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;Nine family members killed after car falls into well in Nashik
Nine family members, including seven women, died after their car fell into a well in Nashik district, police confirmed on Friday. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;Nine family members killed after car falls into well in Nashik
Nine family members, including seven women, died after their car fell into a well in Nashik district, police confirmed on Friday. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Fire breaks out at ONGC Mumbai High platform, 10 injured
Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) on Friday reported a fire incident at its SHP Platform under the Mumbai High Asset, in which 10 personnel sustained minor injuries, even as the blaze was swiftly brought under control and operations were normalised. The company confirmed that 10 personnel were injured in the incident and are currently undergoing medical treatment. (ANI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Fire breaks out at ONGC Mumbai High platform, 10 injured
Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) on Friday reported a fire incident at its SHP Platform under the Mumbai High Asset, in which 10 personnel sustained minor injuries, even as the blaze was swiftly brought under control and operations were normalised. The company confirmed that 10 personnel were injured in the incident and are currently undergoing medical treatment. (ANI)

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