Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai: Fading road markings put city commuters at risk; BMC promises post-monsoon fix
In a city where roads are synonymous with potholes, traffic calming devices such as cat&rsquo;s eyes (reflective studs), rubber speed breakers, and rumble strips, as well as markings like zebra crossings, play an incalculable role in ensuring the safety of motorists and pedestrians. The Indian Road Congress has laid out several rules and regulations on how these devices and lane markings are supposed to be planned out and maintained. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-fading-road-markings-put-city-commuters-at-risk-bmc-promises-post-monsoon-fix-23588710">Read more.</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai: Fading road markings put city commuters at risk; BMC promises post-monsoon fix
In a city where roads are synonymous with potholes, traffic calming devices such as cat&rsquo;s eyes (reflective studs), rubber speed breakers, and rumble strips, as well as markings like zebra crossings, play an incalculable role in ensuring the safety of motorists and pedestrians. The Indian Road Congress has laid out several rules and regulations on how these devices and lane markings are supposed to be planned out and maintained. Read more.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai child trafficking case: Main accused held in Shivaji Nagar The prime accused in a child trafficking case in Mumbai's Shivaji Nagar area was arrested on Saturday, taking the number of persons held so far to five, a police official said. The probe into the case began after a 6-day-old boy was rescued by police, leading to the arrest of four persons, including the infant's parents, he said. "Today, we arrested prime accused Nabil Rizwan Sheikh alias Sameer," the official said: PTI

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai child trafficking case: Main accused held in Shivaji NagarThe prime accused in a child trafficking case in Mumbai's Shivaji Nagar area was arrested on Saturday, taking the number of persons held so far to five, a police official said. The probe into the case began after a 6-day-old boy was rescued by police, leading to the arrest of four persons, including the infant's parents, he said."Today, we arrested prime accused Nabil Rizwan Sheikh alias Sameer," the official said: PTI

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Strict disqualification rules and document verification underway
"Women found outside the eligible age group will be disqualified, and in households with more than two beneficiaries, only two will remain eligible. Additional checks are being conducted for bogus documents, false transfer certificates, and ownership of four-wheelers," an official said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Strict disqualification rules and document verification underway
"Women found outside the eligible age group will be disqualified, and in households with more than two beneficiaries, only two will remain eligible. Additional checks are being conducted for bogus documents, false transfer certificates, and ownership of four-wheelers," an official said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Tribunal awards Rs 13.6 lakh compensation to parents of 19-year-old accident victim
The Motor Accident Claims Tribunal here has awarded a compensation of Rs 13.64 lakh to the parents of a 19-year-old who died after being hit by a car in 2016. Judge R V Mohite ruled in his order passed on August 5 that The New India Assurance Co must first pay the compensation, even though the insured vehicle was being used in violation of the terms of its third-party insurance policy, and then recover the amount from the car owner: PTI

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Tribunal awards Rs 13.6 lakh compensation to parents of 19-year-old accident victim
The Motor Accident Claims Tribunal here has awarded a compensation of Rs 13.64 lakh to the parents of a 19-year-old who died after being hit by a car in 2016. Judge R V Mohite ruled in his order passed on August 5 that The New India Assurance Co must first pay the compensation, even though the insured vehicle was being used in violation of the terms of its third-party insurance policy, and then recover the amount from the car owner: PTI

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Verification centers on age limits and beneficiary count per household
According to the department's officials, the current scrutiny focuses on two primary conditions, namely age and number of beneficiaries per household.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Verification centers on age limits and beneficiary count per household
According to the department's officials, the current scrutiny focuses on two primary conditions, namely age and number of beneficiaries per household.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Will know soon which path Eknath Shinde will take: Sharad Pawar
Against the backdrop of Shiv Sena leader and Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde's recent meetings with top BJP leaders in New Delhi, NCP (SP) president Sharad Pawar on Saturday said that it will soon become clear which "path" he will take. Addressing a press conference, Pawar said Shinde prefers to keep his cards to his chest and never backs down from his decision. When asked about Shinde's meetings in Delhi and if he has put out feelers to the Opposition, Pawar replied in the negative.: PTI

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Will know soon which path Eknath Shinde will take: Sharad Pawar
Against the backdrop of Shiv Sena leader and Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde's recent meetings with top BJP leaders in New Delhi, NCP (SP) president Sharad Pawar on Saturday said that it will soon become clear which "path" he will take. Addressing a press conference, Pawar said Shinde prefers to keep his cards to his chest and never backs down from his decision. When asked about Shinde's meetings in Delhi and if he has put out feelers to the Opposition, Pawar replied in the negative.: PTI

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Districts ordered to verify beneficiaries; Anganwadi workers to conduct door-to-door inspections
District administrations have been instructed to carry out physical verification of applications and eligibility of the listed women according to set criteria, while anganwadi workers are assigned to perform door-to-door visits to identify and remove ineligible claimants.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Districts ordered to verify beneficiaries; Anganwadi workers to conduct door-to-door inspections
District administrations have been instructed to carry out physical verification of applications and eligibility of the listed women according to set criteria, while anganwadi workers are assigned to perform door-to-door visits to identify and remove ineligible claimants.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: All local bodies must have dashboards for resolution of minor disputes at ward level: Shinde
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Saturday sought information about Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation's dashboards for resolution of minor public complaints and also directed that the mechanism be adopted by other local bodies in the state. He was speaking after inaugurating a court complex in Ambernath in Thane district in the presence of Bombay High Court Justice Girish Kulkarni: PTI

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: All local bodies must have dashboards for resolution of minor disputes at ward level: Shinde
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Saturday sought information about Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation's dashboards for resolution of minor public complaints and also directed that the mechanism be adopted by other local bodies in the state. He was speaking after inaugurating a court complex in Ambernath in Thane district in the presence of Bombay High Court Justice Girish Kulkarni: PTI

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Districts instructed to verify applications; anganwadi workers to conduct door-to-door checks
District administrations have been directed to physically verify applications and eligibility of the listed women based on set criteria, while anganwadi workers have been tasked with conducting door-to-door checks to weed out ineligible claimants, they said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Districts instructed to verify applications; anganwadi workers to conduct door-to-door checks
District administrations have been directed to physically verify applications and eligibility of the listed women based on set criteria, while anganwadi workers have been tasked with conducting door-to-door checks to weed out ineligible claimants, they said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Maharashtra govt wants to create 1 cr 'lakhpati didis', says CM Fadnavis; hails Ladki Bahin Yojana
The Maharashtra government aims to create one crore "lakhpati didis" in the state as part of its women empowerment efforts, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said on Saturday. "Lakhpati didi" is a term coined by the Union government for a self-help group (SHG) member who earns an annual household income of Rs 1 lakh or more. This income is calculated for at least four agricultural seasons and/or business cycles, with an average monthly income exceeding Rs 10,000: PTI

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Maharashtra govt wants to create 1 cr 'lakhpati didis', says CM Fadnavis; hails Ladki Bahin Yojana
The Maharashtra government aims to create one crore "lakhpati didis" in the state as part of its women empowerment efforts, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said on Saturday. "Lakhpati didi" is a term coined by the Union government for a self-help group (SHG) member who earns an annual household income of Rs 1 lakh or more. This income is calculated for at least four agricultural seasons and/or business cycles, with an average monthly income exceeding Rs 10,000: PTI

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Women&rsquo;s support key to Mahayuti&rsquo;s 2024 assembly win, says CM
Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis credited women&rsquo;s support as a crucial factor behind Mahayuti&rsquo;s success in retaining power in the November 2024 assembly elections. He urged brothers to commit to empowering their sisters, so they can protect themselves and their families.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Women&rsquo;s support key to Mahayuti&rsquo;s 2024 assembly win, says CM
Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis credited women&rsquo;s support as a crucial factor behind Mahayuti&rsquo;s success in retaining power in the November 2024 assembly elections. He urged brothers to commit to empowering their sisters, so they can protect themselves and their families.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Women show higher loan repayment rates than men, says CM Fadnavis
Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis highlighted that women have a significantly higher loan repayment rate compared to men. He noted that while women maintain strong repayment records, in many schemes men have failed to repay even half of the loans.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Women show higher loan repayment rates than men, says CM Fadnavis
Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis highlighted that women have a significantly higher loan repayment rate compared to men. He noted that while women maintain strong repayment records, in many schemes men have failed to repay even half of the loans.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Maharashtra to set up malls in 10 districts to boost SHG products sales 
Maharashtra, which leads the country in the number of self-help groups (SHGs), will soon have malls in 10 districts dedicated to selling products made by these groups, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis announced.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Maharashtra to set up malls in 10 districts to boost SHG products sales 
Maharashtra, which leads the country in the number of self-help groups (SHGs), will soon have malls in 10 districts dedicated to selling products made by these groups, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis announced.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Fadnavis warns against misuse of Ladki Bahin Yojana, begins removal of ineligible beneficiaries
"Some people have misused the scheme. For example, men uploaded photos of motorbikes on the portal to claim benefits. We are removing such names from the beneficiaries' list," Fadnavi added.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Fadnavis warns against misuse of Ladki Bahin Yojana, begins removal of ineligible beneficiaries
"Some people have misused the scheme. For example, men uploaded photos of motorbikes on the portal to claim benefits. We are removing such names from the beneficiaries' list," Fadnavi added.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Ladki Bahin Yojana offers ₹1,500 monthly aid to eligible women beneficiaries
The Ladki Bahin Yojana is the state government's flagship scheme under which women beneficiaries get Rs 1500 as monthly aid provided they fulfil some conditions like limits to annual household income etc.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Ladki Bahin Yojana offers ₹1,500 monthly aid to eligible women beneficiaries
The Ladki Bahin Yojana is the state government's flagship scheme under which women beneficiaries get Rs 1500 as monthly aid provided they fulfil some conditions like limits to annual household income etc.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Fadnavis sets target of one crore &lsquo;lakhpati didis&rsquo; under women empowerment push
"Last year, we created 25 lakh lakhpati didis. This year, we want to add another 25 lakh. Our target is to make one crore lakhpati didis in Maharashtra. The Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana is part of this push. Some people tried to create confusion by claiming the scheme will be stopped. We won't shut it. Instead, we will increase aid at the right time," the CM said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Fadnavis sets target of one crore &lsquo;lakhpati didis&rsquo; under women empowerment push
"Last year, we created 25 lakh lakhpati didis. This year, we want to add another 25 lakh. Our target is to make one crore lakhpati didis in Maharashtra. The Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana is part of this push. Some people tried to create confusion by claiming the scheme will be stopped. We won't shut it. Instead, we will increase aid at the right time," the CM said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Meaning of &lsquo;Lakhpati Didi&rsquo; and income criteria defined by the Government&nbsp;
"Lakhpati didi" is a term coined by the Union government for a self-help group (SHG) member who earns an annual household income of Rs 1 lakh or more. This income is calculated for at least four agricultural seasons and/or business cycles, with an average monthly income exceeding Rs 10,000.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Meaning of &lsquo;Lakhpati Didi&rsquo; and income criteria defined by the Government&nbsp;
"Lakhpati didi" is a term coined by the Union government for a self-help group (SHG) member who earns an annual household income of Rs 1 lakh or more. This income is calculated for at least four agricultural seasons and/or business cycles, with an average monthly income exceeding Rs 10,000.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Police yet to get complaint in Kalyan case, vigil intensified
Attacks on north Indian migrants settled in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region increased in the last two months amid a row over the implementation of a three-language policy in Maharashtra.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Police yet to get complaint in Kalyan case, vigil intensified
Attacks on north Indian migrants settled in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region increased in the last two months amid a row over the implementation of a three-language policy in Maharashtra.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Police register Mira Bhayandar case, monitor Kalyan situation
Police had registered a case in the Mira Bhayandar incident. "We have seen the video of the Kalyan incident circulating on social media. As of now, no police complaint has been filed. We have stepped up law and order monitoring in the area," he added.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Police register Mira Bhayandar case, monitor Kalyan situation
Police had registered a case in the Mira Bhayandar incident. "We have seen the video of the Kalyan incident circulating on social media. As of now, no police complaint has been filed. We have stepped up law and order monitoring in the area," he added.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Recent Mira Bhayandar assault over Marathi language skills
The incident comes against the backdrop of MNS workers thrashing a north Indian sweet shop owner in the Mira Bhayandar area, also in Thane district, for being unable to speak Marathi.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Recent Mira Bhayandar assault over Marathi language skills
The incident comes against the backdrop of MNS workers thrashing a north Indian sweet shop owner in the Mira Bhayandar area, also in Thane district, for being unable to speak Marathi.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Vendor forced to apologise, vow against repeat remarks
He was forced to apologise and made to promise that he wouldn't make such remarks in future.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Vendor forced to apologise, vow against repeat remarks
He was forced to apologise and made to promise that he wouldn't make such remarks in future.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: MNS workers caught on video assaulting Kalyan food vendor
The incident took place on Friday at a hotel in the Durgamata Mandir Chowk area. In the viral clip, MNS Kalyan (East) office-bearer Kush Rajput, along with other workers, is seen confronting the operator of a South Indian food stall and assaulting him.
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Mumbai News LIVE Updates: MNS workers caught on video assaulting Kalyan food vendor
The incident took place on Friday at a hotel in the Durgamata Mandir Chowk area. In the viral clip, MNS Kalyan (East) office-bearer Kush Rajput, along with other workers, is seen confronting the operator of a South Indian food stall and assaulting him.
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Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Police step up vigil after viral assault video
Taking cognisance of the viral video, a police official said the law and order monitoring has been stepped up.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Police step up vigil after viral assault video
Taking cognisance of the viral video, a police official said the law and order monitoring has been stepped up.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Ghodbunder repairs begin after Deputy CM&rsquo;s directives
Repairs on the Gaimukh stretch of Ghodbunder Road on Friday. "Following Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde's orders, I convened a meeting of the concerned departments and gave them specific directions regarding the works," he said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Ghodbunder repairs begin after Deputy CM&rsquo;s directives
Repairs on the Gaimukh stretch of Ghodbunder Road on Friday. "Following Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde's orders, I convened a meeting of the concerned departments and gave them specific directions regarding the works," he said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Bhiwandi routes key for freight, passenger traffic
The Bhiwandi routes are vital connectors for freight and passenger traffic, and their poor condition has long been a concern for commuters and transporters.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Bhiwandi routes key for freight, passenger traffic
The Bhiwandi routes are vital connectors for freight and passenger traffic, and their poor condition has long been a concern for commuters and transporters.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Repairs to ease traffic, cut accident risk: Collector
&ldquo;Once completed, these works will ease traffic congestion on key routes and help reduce accidents,&rdquo; he told PTI, adding that he has been assigned to oversee the projects and coordinate with all stakeholders.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Repairs to ease traffic, cut accident risk: Collector
&ldquo;Once completed, these works will ease traffic congestion on key routes and help reduce accidents,&rdquo; he told PTI, adding that he has been assigned to oversee the projects and coordinate with all stakeholders.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: ₹300 cr for Bhiwandi-Chinchoti, ₹700 cr for Bhiwandi-Wada roads
District collector Dr Srikrishna Panchal on Friday said Rs 300 crore and Rs 700 crore have been earmarked for the Bhiwandi-Chinchoti and the Bhiwandi-Wada roads, respectively.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: ₹300 cr for Bhiwandi-Chinchoti, ₹700 cr for Bhiwandi-Wada roads
District collector Dr Srikrishna Panchal on Friday said Rs 300 crore and Rs 700 crore have been earmarked for the Bhiwandi-Chinchoti and the Bhiwandi-Wada roads, respectively.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Kalyan court acquits five persons accused of rioting, assaulting woman in 2008
A court in Maharashtra's Thane district has acquitted five men accused of rioting and assaulting a woman in 2008, citing the absence of any direct and cogent evidence. District Judge P P Muley of the Kalyan court acquitted Dhanaji Laxman Ghavat, Namdev Motiram Ghavat, Pandurang Yashwant Ghavat, Pandurang Deu Vadavale, and Waman Balsiram Ghavat of charges under relevant provisions of the Indian Penal Code and Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe (Prevention of Atrocities) Act.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Kalyan court acquits five persons accused of rioting, assaulting woman in 2008
A court in Maharashtra's Thane district has acquitted five men accused of rioting and assaulting a woman in 2008, citing the absence of any direct and cogent evidence. District Judge P P Muley of the Kalyan court acquitted Dhanaji Laxman Ghavat, Namdev Motiram Ghavat, Pandurang Yashwant Ghavat, Pandurang Deu Vadavale, and Waman Balsiram Ghavat of charges under relevant provisions of the Indian Penal Code and Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe (Prevention of Atrocities) Act.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Rahul Gandhi's 'vote theft' claims are baseless, childish, says Bawankule
Maharashtra Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule termed Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's allegations about vote theft "baseless and childish", and said he had insulted voters in the state with his claims. Bawankule questioned why Congress workers had not raised objections when the voters' list was published ahead of the elections, urging them to do so this time before the upcoming local bodies polls in Maharashtra.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Rahul Gandhi's 'vote theft' claims are baseless, childish, says Bawankule
Maharashtra Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule termed Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's allegations about vote theft "baseless and childish", and said he had insulted voters in the state with his claims. Bawankule questioned why Congress workers had not raised objections when the voters' list was published ahead of the elections, urging them to do so this time before the upcoming local bodies polls in Maharashtra.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai: Mephedrone worth Rs 10 crore seized in citywide anti-narcotics raids
Mumbai Police&rsquo;s Anti-Narcotics Cell (ANC) has seized a large commercial quantity of mephedrone (MD) in operations across Malad, Jogeshwari, Dadar, and MIDC Navi Mumbai, arresting five people, including a Nigerian national who was a wanted criminal. The haul totals 4.034 kg of MD, valued at over Rs 10 crore. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-mephedrone-worth-rs-10-crore-seized-in-citywide-anti-narcotics-raids-23588708">Read more.</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai: Mephedrone worth Rs 10 crore seized in citywide anti-narcotics raids
Mumbai Police&rsquo;s Anti-Narcotics Cell (ANC) has seized a large commercial quantity of mephedrone (MD) in operations across Malad, Jogeshwari, Dadar, and MIDC Navi Mumbai, arresting five people, including a Nigerian national who was a wanted criminal. The haul totals 4.034 kg of MD, valued at over Rs 10 crore. Read more.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Wildlife smugglers face flight ban; airlines to foot deportation bill
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has issued new guidelines for the deportation of animals brought into India illegally, a move welcomed by wildlife experts and anti-exotic pet trade campaigners. The aim is to ensure safe, legally compliant deportation of such animals by all aircraft operators and airlines. In July, the DGCA issued a circular outlining the procedure for deporting live animals detected as unbeknownst imports, cases where passengers bring in live animals without proper declaration or clearance. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/wildlife-smugglers-face-flight-ban-airlines-to-foot-deportation-bill-23588709">Read more.</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Wildlife smugglers face flight ban; airlines to foot deportation bill
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has issued new guidelines for the deportation of animals brought into India illegally, a move welcomed by wildlife experts and anti-exotic pet trade campaigners. The aim is to ensure safe, legally compliant deportation of such animals by all aircraft operators and airlines. In July, the DGCA issued a circular outlining the procedure for deporting live animals detected as unbeknownst imports, cases where passengers bring in live animals without proper declaration or clearance. Read more.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Congress insulted Uddhav Thackeray, offered him &lsquo;last bench&rsquo;, claims BJP
The BJP and Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena on Friday slammed the Congress party and Rahul Gandhi for offering the &ldquo;last bench&rdquo; to Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Uddhav Thackeray at the INDIA bloc meeting in New Delhi held a day before. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/congress-insulted-uddhav-thackeray-offered-him-last-bench-claims-bjp-23588705">Read more.</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Congress insulted Uddhav Thackeray, offered him &lsquo;last bench&rsquo;, claims BJP
The BJP and Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena on Friday slammed the Congress party and Rahul Gandhi for offering the &ldquo;last bench&rdquo; to Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Uddhav Thackeray at the INDIA bloc meeting in New Delhi held a day before. Read more.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai: New BEST general manager wants to promote &lsquo;impressive museum&rsquo;
It was after a decade that any general manager visited the BEST Museum at Anik Depot. The occasion on Friday was the inauguration of the three-day exhibition of transport and electricity history, century-old relics and artefacts. BEST marked its 78th Foundation Day &lsquo;BEST Diwas&rsquo; on August 7. mid-day caught up with the new General Manager, Asheesh Sharma, who took charge at Anik bus depot on Wednesday. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-new-best-general-manager-wants-to-promote-impressive-museum-23588712">Read more.</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai: New BEST general manager wants to promote &lsquo;impressive museum&rsquo;
It was after a decade that any general manager visited the BEST Museum at Anik Depot. The occasion on Friday was the inauguration of the three-day exhibition of transport and electricity history, century-old relics and artefacts. BEST marked its 78th Foundation Day &lsquo;BEST Diwas&rsquo; on August 7. mid-day caught up with the new General Manager, Asheesh Sharma, who took charge at Anik bus depot on Wednesday. Read more.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Nine Thane cops suspended for negligence during prisoner escort duties
Nine policemen were placed under suspension in Maharashtra's Thane city for alleged negligence and dereliction of duty while escorting seven undertrial prisoners for a medical examination, a senior official said. A probe found several irregularities when the seven undertrials were taken to Kalwa civic hospital on August 4, based on which Deputy Commissioner of Police (HQ-2) Pawan Bansode issued the suspension order, citing the team's failure to properly supervise the prisoners, which raised suspicions of misconduct, the official said on Friday.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Nine Thane cops suspended for negligence during prisoner escort duties
Nine policemen were placed under suspension in Maharashtra's Thane city for alleged negligence and dereliction of duty while escorting seven undertrial prisoners for a medical examination, a senior official said. A probe found several irregularities when the seven undertrials were taken to Kalwa civic hospital on August 4, based on which Deputy Commissioner of Police (HQ-2) Pawan Bansode issued the suspension order, citing the team's failure to properly supervise the prisoners, which raised suspicions of misconduct, the official said on Friday.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai: Tardeo building residents fear eviction after SC upholds HC order on lack of OC
With the Supreme Court&rsquo;s recent order backing a July 15, 2025 Bombay High Court&rsquo;s observation that floors 18 to 34 of the Willingdon Heights Cooperative Housing Society building in Tardeo were constructed without an occupation certificate (OC), 32 families find themselves caught in a storm of legality, helplessness, and heartbreak. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-tardeo-building-residents-fear-eviction-after-sc-upholds-hc-order-on-lack-of-oc-23588711">Read more.</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai: Tardeo building residents fear eviction after SC upholds HC order on lack of OC
With the Supreme Court&rsquo;s recent order backing a July 15, 2025 Bombay High Court&rsquo;s observation that floors 18 to 34 of the Willingdon Heights Cooperative Housing Society building in Tardeo were constructed without an occupation certificate (OC), 32 families find themselves caught in a storm of legality, helplessness, and heartbreak. Read more.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai: New BEST general manager wants to promote &lsquo;impressive museum&rsquo;
It was after a decade that any general manager visited the BEST Museum at Anik Depot. The occasion on Friday was the inauguration of the three-day exhibition of transport and electricity history, century-old relics and artefacts. BEST marked its 78th Foundation Day &lsquo;BEST Diwas&rsquo; on August 7. mid-day caught up with the new General Manager, Asheesh Sharma, who took charge at Anik bus depot on Wednesday.<a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-new-best-general-manager-wants-to-promote-impressive-museum-23588712"> Read more.</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai weather updates: Weak July showers leave city far from rainfall target
It has been 2.5 months since the South West Monsoon&rsquo;s arrival on May 26, and Mumbai has only received 48.57 per cent of its annual average rainfall so far, according to data from the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC). <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-weather-updates-weak-july-showers-leave-city-far-from-rainfall-target-23588714">Read more.</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai weather updates: Weak July showers leave city far from rainfall target
It has been 2.5 months since the South West Monsoon&rsquo;s arrival on May 26, and Mumbai has only received 48.57 per cent of its annual average rainfall so far, according to data from the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC). Read more.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai: Railways to introduce dynamic QR codes to curb ticketless travel
With rampant misuse of QR codes meant for local train ticketing, Mumbai Railways is finally switching to dynamic QR codes so commuters can no longer bypass ticketing by using downloaded codes. At present, QR codes pasted at stations are being misused by passengers who replicate and store them in their phone galleries, then scan them to buy tickets only when ticket checkers are spotted. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-railways-to-introduce-dynamic-qr-codes-to-curb-ticketless-travel-23588713">Read more.</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai: Railways to introduce dynamic QR codes to curb ticketless travel
With rampant misuse of QR codes meant for local train ticketing, Mumbai Railways is finally switching to dynamic QR codes so commuters can no longer bypass ticketing by using downloaded codes. At present, QR codes pasted at stations are being misused by passengers who replicate and store them in their phone galleries, then scan them to buy tickets only when ticket checkers are spotted. Read more.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: For Raksha Bandhan, 15-year-old gets rakhi tied from dead sister&rsquo;s hand
A 15-year-old girl from Mumbai, who lost her right hand in 2022 after touching a livewire, has regained the ability of the hand thanks to a transplant. The donor was nine-year-old Riya Bobby Mistry from Valsad, who was declared brain-dead, following a sudden brain haemorrhage, in September 2024. On Friday, recipient Anamta Ahmad travelled to Valsad to tie a rakhi to Riya&rsquo;s brother, Shivam Mistry. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/for-raksha-bandhan-15-year-old-gets-rakhi-tied-from-dead-sisters-hand-23588715">Read more.</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: For Raksha Bandhan, 15-year-old gets rakhi tied from dead sister&rsquo;s hand
A 15-year-old girl from Mumbai, who lost her right hand in 2022 after touching a livewire, has regained the ability of the hand thanks to a transplant. The donor was nine-year-old Riya Bobby Mistry from Valsad, who was declared brain-dead, following a sudden brain haemorrhage, in September 2024. On Friday, recipient Anamta Ahmad travelled to Valsad to tie a rakhi to Riya&rsquo;s brother, Shivam Mistry. Read more.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Several women befriend 80-year-old man on social media, dupe him of Rs 8.7 cr after seeking help
An 80-year-old man was duped of Rs 8.7 crore by several women who befriended him on social media and then sought money for various emergencies, a police official said on Friday. He made a whopping 734 money transfers in a span of 21 months starting April 2023, the official said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Several women befriend 80-year-old man on social media, dupe him of Rs 8.7 cr after seeking help
An 80-year-old man was duped of Rs 8.7 crore by several women who befriended him on social media and then sought money for various emergencies, a police official said on Friday. He made a whopping 734 money transfers in a span of 21 months starting April 2023, the official said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Gold dust, hydroponic weed seized at Mumbai airport
Gold dust worth Rs 2.78 crore and hydroponic weed valued at Rs 94 lakh were seized at the Mumbai airport and two persons were arrested in separate cases, the Customs said on Friday. Based on specific information, the Airport Commissionerate of the Customs on Thursday apprehended an airline staff with 3.02 kg of gold dust concealed in a specially designed belt, said an official. In another case, a passenger who had arrived from Bangkok was intercepted and 947 grams of hydroponic weed or marijuana in vacuum sealed packets was seized from his trolley bag.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Gold dust, hydroponic weed seized at Mumbai airport
Gold dust worth Rs 2.78 crore and hydroponic weed valued at Rs 94 lakh were seized at the Mumbai airport and two persons were arrested in separate cases, the Customs said on Friday. Based on specific information, the Airport Commissionerate of the Customs on Thursday apprehended an airline staff with 3.02 kg of gold dust concealed in a specially designed belt, said an official. In another case, a passenger who had arrived from Bangkok was intercepted and 947 grams of hydroponic weed or marijuana in vacuum sealed packets was seized from his trolley bag.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: The prime accused in a child trafficking case in Mumbai's Shivaji Nagar area was arrested on Saturday, taking the number of persons held so far to five, a police official said. We are closing the LIVE blog now

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: The prime accused in a child trafficking case in Mumbai`s Shivaji Nagar area was arrested on Saturday. We are closing the LIVE blog

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