Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Traffic movement is slow at Seth Moti Shah Junction (Byculla) North Bound due to electric BEST bus breakdown: Mumbai Traffic Police

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Traffic movement is slow at Seth Moti Shah Junction (Byculla) North Bound due to electric BEST bus breakdown: Mumbai Traffic Police

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Holi 2025: BMC appeals for eco-friendly and safe festivities. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/holi-2025-bmc-appeals-to-citizens-in-mumbai-for-eco-friendly-and-safe-festivities-23498689" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Read more...</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Holi 2025: BMC appeals for eco-friendly and safe festivities. Read more...

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Massive security cover in Mumbai for Holi: 10,000+ cops, special teams on duty. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-crime-news/article/holi-2025-mumbai-police-to-deploy-thousands-of-cops-across-city-for-holi-celebrations-23498602" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Read more...</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Massive security cover in Mumbai for Holi: 10,000+ cops, special teams on duty. Read more...

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: &nbsp;Strike balance between mining activities and protection of forests in Gadchiroli: Pawar
NCP (SP) chief Sharad Pawar on Wednesday stressed the need to strike a balance between pursuing mining activities in tribal-dominated Gadchiroli and protection of forests as well as safeguarding the interests of tribals in the district. He also urged the state government and political leaders to find a solution to the issue: PTI

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: &nbsp;Strike balance between mining activities and protection of forests in Gadchiroli: Pawar
NCP (SP) chief Sharad Pawar on Wednesday stressed the need to strike a balance between pursuing mining activities in tribal-dominated Gadchiroli and protection of forests as well as safeguarding the interests of tribals in the district. He also urged the state government and political leaders to find a solution to the issue: PTI

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: &nbsp;Job creation, not freebies, will help eliminate poverty: Murthy
Infosys Co-Founder N R Narayana Murthy on Wednesday said job creation by innovative entrepreneurs, and not freebies, will help eliminate poverty. Speaking at the Tiecon Mumbai 2025 event here, Murthy exhorted entrepreneurs to focus on creating more businesses. Poverty will "vanish" like dew on a sunny morning if we are able to create innovative enterprises, he added: PTI
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Mumbai News LIVE Updates: &nbsp;Job creation, not freebies, will help eliminate poverty: Murthy
Infosys Co-Founder N R Narayana Murthy on Wednesday said job creation by innovative entrepreneurs, and not freebies, will help eliminate poverty. Speaking at the Tiecon Mumbai 2025 event here, Murthy exhorted entrepreneurs to focus on creating more businesses. Poverty will "vanish" like dew on a sunny morning if we are able to create innovative enterprises, he added: PTI
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Mumbai News LIVE Updates: &nbsp;AAP seeks govt`s explanation over CAG report on Rs 2,604-cr `loss` to Railways
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MP Sanjay Singh on Wednesday asked the government in Rajya Sabha to explain the loss of Rs 2,604 crore to the Indian Railways as pointed out in the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) report in 2024. Participating during a discussion on the working of the Ministry of Railways, Singh said Rs 834.72 crore loss was due to payment of interest on a loan for a development project in Mumbai`s Bandra East which never materialised: PTI

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: &nbsp;AAP seeks govt`s explanation over CAG report on Rs 2,604-cr `loss` to Railways
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MP Sanjay Singh on Wednesday asked the government in Rajya Sabha to explain the loss of Rs 2,604 crore to the Indian Railways as pointed out in the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) report in 2024. Participating during a discussion on the working of the Ministry of Railways, Singh said Rs 834.72 crore loss was due to payment of interest on a loan for a development project in Mumbai`s Bandra East which never materialised: PTI

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Why should I speak in Marathi in Maharashtra? Telecom company staffer`s rant sparks row
&nbsp;BJP MLC Chitra Wagh on Wednesday called for promoting the use of local language in Maharashtra, a statement which comes after a video of a female employee of a prominent telecom company purportedly refusing to interact with a customer in Marathi went viral. Wagh, who also heads the women`s wing of Maharashtra BJP, stressed the importance of Marathi language, saying, "If one resides in Maharashtra, they must know Marathi. If they don`t, they should at least be willing to learn and respect the language": PTI

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Why should I speak in Marathi in Maharashtra? Telecom company staffer`s rant sparks row
&nbsp;BJP MLC Chitra Wagh on Wednesday called for promoting the use of local language in Maharashtra, a statement which comes after a video of a female employee of a prominent telecom company purportedly refusing to interact with a customer in Marathi went viral. Wagh, who also heads the women`s wing of Maharashtra BJP, stressed the importance of Marathi language, saying, "If one resides in Maharashtra, they must know Marathi. If they don`t, they should at least be willing to learn and respect the language": PTI

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: 900 Police personnel to be deployed for celebrations in Ulhasnagar
With Holi celebrations approaching, Deputy Commissioner of Police Sachin Gore, Zone 4 (Ulhasnagar division), has announced the deployment of nearly 900 police personnel, including uniformed officers and special police units, as part of extensive security measures to ensure law and order and public safety.....<a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/holi-2025-900-police-personnel-to-be-deployed-for-celebrations-in-maharashtras-ulhasnagar-23498555" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Read More</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: 900 Police personnel to be deployed for celebrations in Ulhasnagar
With Holi celebrations approaching, Deputy Commissioner of Police Sachin Gore, Zone 4 (Ulhasnagar division), has announced the deployment of nearly 900 police personnel, including uniformed officers and special police units, as part of extensive security measures to ensure law and order and public safety.....Read More

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Nashik man detected with Gullain-Barre Syndrome
A 60-year-old man from Maharashtra`s Nashik has been found to be infected with Gullain-Barre Syndrome (GBS), the first such case in the city, an official said on Wednesday. The patient, a resident of the Pathardi Phata area, is currently receiving treatment at the state-run district hospital.&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Nashik man detected with Gullain-Barre Syndrome
A 60-year-old man from Maharashtra`s Nashik has been found to be infected with Gullain-Barre Syndrome (GBS), the first such case in the city, an official said on Wednesday. The patient, a resident of the Pathardi Phata area, is currently receiving treatment at the state-run district hospital.&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Nashik cops on toes after lawyer claims he spotted absconding accused in Beed sarpanch case
&nbsp;Police launched a search for Krishna Andhale, an accused wanted in the sarpanch Santosh Deshmukh murder case, after a lawyer in Nashik city claimed to have spotted him on a motorcycle on Wednesday. A police official said they are scanning footage from CCTV cameras in Gangapur Road area to trace the biker.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Nashik cops on toes after lawyer claims he spotted absconding accused in Beed sarpanch case
&nbsp;Police launched a search for Krishna Andhale, an accused wanted in the sarpanch Santosh Deshmukh murder case, after a lawyer in Nashik city claimed to have spotted him on a motorcycle on Wednesday. A police official said they are scanning footage from CCTV cameras in Gangapur Road area to trace the biker.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: 9-year-old boy sexually assaulted in Nagpur, cops begin probe
The Nagpur Police in Maharashtra have launched a manhunt after a 9-year-old boy was allegedly sexually assaulted by a man in Nagpur, an official said on Wednesday. The incident took place on Monday afternoon when the child was playing with his friends outside his house, said the official from Kotwali police station...<a href="https://www.mid-day.com/news/india-news/article/maharashtra-9-year-old-boy-sexually-assaulted-in-nagpur-district-cops-launch-probe-23498554" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Read More</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: 9-year-old boy sexually assaulted in Nagpur, cops begin probe
The Nagpur Police in Maharashtra have launched a manhunt after a 9-year-old boy was allegedly sexually assaulted by a man in Nagpur, an official said on Wednesday. The incident took place on Monday afternoon when the child was playing with his friends outside his house, said the official from Kotwali police station...Read More

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Thane man held for killing friend over `relationship` with his live-in partner
A 34-year-old man from Maharashtra`s Thane city was arrested on Wednesday for allegedly killing his friend, an official said. Accused Ashraf Rustam Molla, a resident of Shil Daighar area, slit the throat of Zakir Sahadat Molla (35) on Tuesday evening after he suspected the victim of having a relationship with his live-in partner, the official said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Thane man held for killing friend over `relationship` with his live-in partner
A 34-year-old man from Maharashtra`s Thane city was arrested on Wednesday for allegedly killing his friend, an official said. Accused Ashraf Rustam Molla, a resident of Shil Daighar area, slit the throat of Zakir Sahadat Molla (35) on Tuesday evening after he suspected the victim of having a relationship with his live-in partner, the official said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Man steals idol, silver crown from temple in Palghar district of Maharashtra, held
A man has been arrested for allegedly breaking into a temple in Maharashtra`s Palghar district and stealing an idol, a crown and Rs 15,000 from the shrine, the police said on Wednesday. The Palghar Police said that the Samudri Mata temple near Pimpal Naka, Chinchani, was burgled on the intervening night of February 27 and 28....<a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-crime-news/article/maharashtra-man-steals-idol-silver-crown-from-temple-in-palghar-district-held-23498548" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Read More</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Man steals idol, silver crown from temple in Palghar district of Maharashtra, held
A man has been arrested for allegedly breaking into a temple in Maharashtra`s Palghar district and stealing an idol, a crown and Rs 15,000 from the shrine, the police said on Wednesday. The Palghar Police said that the Samudri Mata temple near Pimpal Naka, Chinchani, was burgled on the intervening night of February 27 and 28....Read More

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: `JeM operative` accused of conducting recce of Hedgewar memorial moves HC for bail
An alleged Jaish-e-Mohammed operative accused of conducting a reconnaissance of the memorial of RSS founder Dr K B Hedgewar in Nagpur in 2021, has moved a bail application in the Bombay High Court, claiming that there was no evidence against him.The accused, Raees Ahmed Sheikh Asadulla Sheikh, a resident of Jammu and Kashmir, moved the Nagpur bench of the high court on March 11 after his bail plea was rejected by a trial court.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: `JeM operative` accused of conducting recce of Hedgewar memorial moves HC for bail
An alleged Jaish-e-Mohammed operative accused of conducting a reconnaissance of the memorial of RSS founder Dr K B Hedgewar in Nagpur in 2021, has moved a bail application in the Bombay High Court, claiming that there was no evidence against him.The accused, Raees Ahmed Sheikh Asadulla Sheikh, a resident of Jammu and Kashmir, moved the Nagpur bench of the high court on March 11 after his bail plea was rejected by a trial court.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Nagpur district judge loses Rs 13.5 lakh in online investment scam
A judge from Nagpur lost Rs 13.5 lakh in an online investment scam committed through an investment platform, leading to the registration of a case and launch of an investigation, police said on Wednesday. According to police, several investors were primarily tricked by the firm which lured people with high returns.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Nagpur district judge loses Rs 13.5 lakh in online investment scam
A judge from Nagpur lost Rs 13.5 lakh in an online investment scam committed through an investment platform, leading to the registration of a case and launch of an investigation, police said on Wednesday. According to police, several investors were primarily tricked by the firm which lured people with high returns.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Aaditya Thackeray calls Ladki Behen Scheme a `kind of shameless policy`
On Budgetary announcement for Ladki Behen Scheme, Shiv Sena (UBT) MLA Aaditya Thackeray says, "This is a different kind of shameless policy. They are working against all the promises made during the elections. Even today, only Rs. 1500 is being given to the Ladli sisters. Work is going on to reduce the number of beneficiary women."
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Mumbai: On Budgetary announcement for Ladki Behen Scheme, Shiv Sena (UBT) MLA Aaditya Thackeray says, "This is a different kind of shameless policy. They are working against all the promises made during the elections. Even today, only Rs. 1500 is being given to the Ladli sisters.&hellip; <a href="https://t.co/mpXcyfE6FF">pic.twitter.com/mpXcyfE6FF</a>
&mdash; ANI (@ANI) <a href="https://twitter.com/ANI/status/1899780134544290172?ref_src=twsrc-Etfw">March 12, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Aaditya Thackeray calls Ladki Behen Scheme a `kind of shameless policy`
On Budgetary announcement for Ladki Behen Scheme, Shiv Sena (UBT) MLA Aaditya Thackeray says, "This is a different kind of shameless policy. They are working against all the promises made during the elections. Even today, only Rs. 1500 is being given to the Ladli sisters. Work is going on to reduce the number of beneficiary women."

Mumbai: On Budgetary announcement for Ladki Behen Scheme, Shiv Sena (UBT) MLA Aaditya Thackeray says, "This is a different kind of shameless policy. They are working against all the promises made during the elections. Even today, only Rs. 1500 is being given to the Ladli sisters.&hellip; pic.twitter.com/mpXcyfE6FF
&mdash; ANI (@ANI) March 12, 2025


Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Copycat Saif Ali Khan burglary in Bandra high-rise
In a manner reminiscent of the invasion of Saif Ali Khan&rsquo;s residence almost two months ago, a thief slipped into the Turner Heights building in Bandra West on March 9, made their way up the stairs to the sixth floor, climbed through a window and&mdash;using a pipe&mdash;entered the administrative office of a Hyderabad-based premium jewellery brand before fleeing with diamonds worth Rs 1.90 crore.....<a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-crime-news/article/copycat-saif-ali-khan-burglary-in-bandra-high-rise-23498481" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Read More</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Copycat Saif Ali Khan burglary in Bandra high-rise
In a manner reminiscent of the invasion of Saif Ali Khan&rsquo;s residence almost two months ago, a thief slipped into the Turner Heights building in Bandra West on March 9, made their way up the stairs to the sixth floor, climbed through a window and&mdash;using a pipe&mdash;entered the administrative office of a Hyderabad-based premium jewellery brand before fleeing with diamonds worth Rs 1.90 crore.....Read More

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: SP MLA Abu Azmi appears for probe at Marine Drive Police Station over Aurangzeb remarks &nbsp;
Samajwadi Party (SP) legislator Abu Asim Azmi appeared before Mumbai Police on Wednesday regarding his controversial statement on Aurangzeb. Before meeting the investigation officer, Azmi said, "I am going to Marine Drive Police Station. The court has asked me to go to the police station and sign before the police there for three days.".....<a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/aurangzeb-remarks-case-mumbai-mla-abu-azmi-appears-for-probe-at-marine-drive-police-station-23498543" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Read More</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: SP MLA Abu Azmi appears for probe at Marine Drive Police Station over Aurangzeb remarks &nbsp;
Samajwadi Party (SP) legislator Abu Asim Azmi appeared before Mumbai Police on Wednesday regarding his controversial statement on Aurangzeb. Before meeting the investigation officer, Azmi said, "I am going to Marine Drive Police Station. The court has asked me to go to the police station and sign before the police there for three days.".....Read More

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Man held for stealing idol, silver crown from temple in Palghar district
A 42-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly breaking into a temple in Maharashtra`s Palghar district and stealing an idol, a crown and Rs 15,000 from the shrine, police said on Wednesday. Police said the Samudri Mata temple near Pimpal Naka, Chinchani, was burgled on the intervening night of February 27 and 28.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Man held for stealing idol, silver crown from temple in Palghar district
A 42-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly breaking into a temple in Maharashtra`s Palghar district and stealing an idol, a crown and Rs 15,000 from the shrine, police said on Wednesday. Police said the Samudri Mata temple near Pimpal Naka, Chinchani, was burgled on the intervening night of February 27 and 28.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Thane Municipal Corporation takes action against single-use plastic ahead of Holi celebrations
Thane Municipal Corporation (TMC) has taken action against single-use plastic in an effort to celebrate environmentally responsible Holi in the region, according to the official statement. A total of 78 kg of plastic was seized and a fine of Rs 27,500 was collected following an inspection of around 1002 shops in the three ward committee areas of Naupada, Wagle Estate and Majiwada-Manpada.....<a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/holi-2025-thane-municipal-corporation-takes-action-against-single-use-plastic-23498535" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Read More</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Thane Municipal Corporation takes action against single-use plastic ahead of Holi celebrations
Thane Municipal Corporation (TMC) has taken action against single-use plastic in an effort to celebrate environmentally responsible Holi in the region, according to the official statement. A total of 78 kg of plastic was seized and a fine of Rs 27,500 was collected following an inspection of around 1002 shops in the three ward committee areas of Naupada, Wagle Estate and Majiwada-Manpada.....Read More

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Defence demands statements of witnesses, accused; next hearing on Mar 26
The defence in the sarpanch Santosh Deshmukh murder case on Wednesday claimed in a court in Maharashtra Beed district that they had not received the statement of the accused and witnesses. Police have arrested seven persons, including former state minister Dhananjay Munde`s close aid Walmik Karad, in connection with the murder. One accused has been on the run.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Defence demands statements of witnesses, accused; next hearing on Mar 26
The defence in the sarpanch Santosh Deshmukh murder case on Wednesday claimed in a court in Maharashtra Beed district that they had not received the statement of the accused and witnesses. Police have arrested seven persons, including former state minister Dhananjay Munde`s close aid Walmik Karad, in connection with the murder. One accused has been on the run.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai blast 1993: Mumbaikars paying tribute at Century Bazar in Worli
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People paying tribute at Century Bazar in Worli, Mumbai, one of the blast sites of the March 12, 1993, serial blasts. Video credit: <a href="https://twitter.com/raje_ashish?ref_src=twsrc-Etfw">@raje_ashish</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Blast?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc-Etfw">#Blast</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Mumbai?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc-Etfw">#Mumbai</a> <a href="https://t.co/Y92rpRnzr1">pic.twitter.com/Y92rpRnzr1</a>
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Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai blast 1993: Mumbaikars paying tribute at Century Bazar in Worli

People paying tribute at Century Bazar in Worli, Mumbai, one of the blast sites of the March 12, 1993, serial blasts.Video credit: @raje_ashish #Blast #Mumbai pic.twitter.com/Y92rpRnzr1
&mdash; Mid Day (@mid_day) March 12, 2025


Mumbai News LIVE Updates: TMC pays tribute to Maharashtra`s first CM Yashwantrao Chavan&nbsp;
Vishwas Shankarwar, Additional Commissioner (Taxation and Collection) offered a floral tribute to Maharashtra`s first Chief Minister Yashwantrao Chavan on the occasion of his birth anniversary. Chavan, who is considered to be the architect of modern Maharashtra, was also the fifth Deputy Prime Minister of India. Municipal Secretary Rasika Desai was also present on this occasion.&nbsp;
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Mumbai News LIVE Updates: TMC pays tribute to Maharashtra`s first CM Yashwantrao Chavan&nbsp;
Vishwas Shankarwar, Additional Commissioner (Taxation and Collection) offered a floral tribute to Maharashtra`s first Chief Minister Yashwantrao Chavan on the occasion of his birth anniversary. Chavan, who is considered to be the architect of modern Maharashtra, was also the fifth Deputy Prime Minister of India. Municipal Secretary Rasika Desai was also present on this occasion.&nbsp;


Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Leaders should ensure their statements do not create communal discord, says Ajit Pawar on Rane
Terming his cabinet colleague Nitesh Rane`s statement about Muslims "misleading, Maharashtra deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar on Wednesday advised restraint to political leaders in the state. It should be ensured that statements in public do not cause a communal rift, said Pawar who heads the Nationalist Congress Party.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Leaders should ensure their statements do not create communal discord, says Ajit Pawar on Rane
Terming his cabinet colleague Nitesh Rane`s statement about Muslims "misleading, Maharashtra deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar on Wednesday advised restraint to political leaders in the state. It should be ensured that statements in public do not cause a communal rift, said Pawar who heads the Nationalist Congress Party.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Samajwadi Party MLA Abu Azmi says there is no need to record statement
After appearing before the Police over his controversial statement about Aurangzeb, Samajwadi Party MLA Abu Azmi says, " ...There is no need to record statement, there is no case...FIR had been registered against me...I took anticipatory bail. I got the bail and I need to come and put signature for 3 days...I`m scared, I have done nothing still case has been registered...I have even been called terrorist, I was suspended from the entire session..."
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<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WATCH?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc-Etfw">#WATCH</a> | Mumbai: After appearing before the Police over his controversial statement about Aurangzeb, Samajwadi Party MLA Abu Azmi says, " ...I am not There is no need to record statement, there is no case...FIR had been registered against me...I took anticipatory bail. I got the&hellip; <a href="https://t.co/3MZPbUNf1H">pic.twitter.com/3MZPbUNf1H</a>
&mdash; ANI (@ANI) <a href="https://twitter.com/ANI/status/1899726761484829051?ref_src=twsrc-Etfw">March 12, 2025</a></blockquote>

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Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Samajwadi Party MLA Abu Azmi says there is no need to record statement
After appearing before the Police over his controversial statement about Aurangzeb, Samajwadi Party MLA Abu Azmi says, " ...There is no need to record statement, there is no case...FIR had been registered against me...I took anticipatory bail. I got the bail and I need to come and put signature for 3 days...I`m scared, I have done nothing still case has been registered...I have even been called terrorist, I was suspended from the entire session..."

#WATCH | Mumbai: After appearing before the Police over his controversial statement about Aurangzeb, Samajwadi Party MLA Abu Azmi says, " ...I am not There is no need to record statement, there is no case...FIR had been registered against me...I took anticipatory bail. I got the&hellip; pic.twitter.com/3MZPbUNf1H
&mdash; ANI (@ANI) March 12, 2025




Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Those responsible for flawed MSRTC tender process will face action,says CM Fadnavis
Maharashtra CM Fadnavis on Wednesday promised a probe into a tender process for leasing buses for MSRTC which is estimated to have caused a loss of Rs 1,700 crore. Speaking in the legislative council, he said work orders were issued at the level of the Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC) through "collusion" with contractors, and action will be taken against those responsible within a month.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Those responsible for flawed MSRTC tender process will face action,says CM Fadnavis
Maharashtra CM Fadnavis on Wednesday promised a probe into a tender process for leasing buses for MSRTC which is estimated to have caused a loss of Rs 1,700 crore. Speaking in the legislative council, he said work orders were issued at the level of the Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC) through "collusion" with contractors, and action will be taken against those responsible within a month.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Congress leader alleges corruption in state govt`s schemes
Congress leader Vijay Wadettiwar says, "They should be answering. We asked about the number of beneficiaries, but the answer given by the government was wrong. The record of 27 lakh women was deleted. The debt has increased by 2,59,000 crore. It was never so in Maharashtra. There was corruption in schemes. They had promised loan waiver to farmers, 2,700 farmers died by suicide, but the waiver was not done. The government has cleared their intention."
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VIDEO | Maharashtra: Congress leader Vijay Wadettiwar (<a href="https://twitter.com/VijayWadettiwar?ref_src=twsrc-Etfw">@VijayWadettiwar</a>) says, "They should be answering. We asked about the number of beneficiaries, but the answer given by the government was wrong. The record of 27 lakh women was deleted. The debt has increased by 2,59,000&hellip; <a href="https://t.co/XdAE6wqOUv">pic.twitter.com/XdAE6wqOUv</a>
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Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Congress leader alleges corruption in state govt`s schemes
Congress leader Vijay Wadettiwar says, "They should be answering. We asked about the number of beneficiaries, but the answer given by the government was wrong. The record of 27 lakh women was deleted. The debt has increased by 2,59,000 crore. It was never so in Maharashtra. There was corruption in schemes. They had promised loan waiver to farmers, 2,700 farmers died by suicide, but the waiver was not done. The government has cleared their intention."

VIDEO | Maharashtra: Congress leader Vijay Wadettiwar (@VijayWadettiwar) says, "They should be answering. We asked about the number of beneficiaries, but the answer given by the government was wrong. The record of 27 lakh women was deleted. The debt has increased by 2,59,000&hellip; pic.twitter.com/XdAE6wqOUv
&mdash; Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) March 12, 2025


Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Trees gasp for air as concrete chokes roots in Andheri
Activists have raised concerns over the concreting of the road to the trunk of the trees on Andheri&rsquo;s Metropolitan Court Road. An official from the BMC&rsquo;s Garden Department stated that an inquiry will be conducted into the issue.When mid-day visited the spot, it found that the trunks of 12 fully grown roadside trees were completely covered by concrete. A Civic Garden Department official confirmed receiving complaints about the matter.....<a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-trees-gasp-for-air-as-concrete-chokes-roots-in-andheri-23498479" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Read More</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Trees gasp for air as concrete chokes roots in Andheri
Activists have raised concerns over the concreting of the road to the trunk of the trees on Andheri&rsquo;s Metropolitan Court Road. An official from the BMC&rsquo;s Garden Department stated that an inquiry will be conducted into the issue.When mid-day visited the spot, it found that the trunks of 12 fully grown roadside trees were completely covered by concrete. A Civic Garden Department official confirmed receiving complaints about the matter.....Read More

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Jio to bring SpaceX`s Starlink high-speed internet to its customers
Jio Platforms Limited (JPL) announced an agreement with SpaceX to offer Starlink`s broadband internet services to its customers in India. The company on Wednesday stated that this agreement, which is subject to SpaceX receiving its own authorizations to sell Starlink in India, enables Jio and SpaceX to explore how Starlink can extend Jio`s offerings and how Jio can complement SpaceX`s direct offerings to consumers and businesses......<a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/jio-to-bring-spacex-s-starlink-high-speed-internet-to-its-customers-23498524" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Read More</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Jio to bring SpaceX`s Starlink high-speed internet to its customers
Jio Platforms Limited (JPL) announced an agreement with SpaceX to offer Starlink`s broadband internet services to its customers in India. The company on Wednesday stated that this agreement, which is subject to SpaceX receiving its own authorizations to sell Starlink in India, enables Jio and SpaceX to explore how Starlink can extend Jio`s offerings and how Jio can complement SpaceX`s direct offerings to consumers and businesses......Read More

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: City hit by year&rsquo;s hottest day at 39.2 degrees Celsius
Mumbai on Tuesday recorded its hottest day of the year yet, with maximum temperatures soaring to 39.2&deg;C. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has said residents may experience above-normal temperatures over the next few days, with maximum temperatures ranging between 36&deg;C and 38&deg;C.....<a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-hit-by-year-s-hottest-day-at-39-2-degrees-celsius-23498482" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Read More</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: City hit by year&rsquo;s hottest day at 39.2 degrees Celsius
Mumbai on Tuesday recorded its hottest day of the year yet, with maximum temperatures soaring to 39.2&deg;C. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has said residents may experience above-normal temperatures over the next few days, with maximum temperatures ranging between 36&deg;C and 38&deg;C.....Read More

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Western Railway tears down shanties near Bandra Terminus
After mid-day wrote about the development of a slum colony on railway land near Bandra Terminus, Western Railway (WR) swung into action on Tuesday. The shanties have been dismantled, with most of the structures being pulled down, though families who were occupying the space and their wares could still be seen at the site....<a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/wr-tears-down-shanties-near-bandra-terminus-in-mumbai-23498485" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Read More</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Western Railway tears down shanties near Bandra Terminus
After mid-day wrote about the development of a slum colony on railway land near Bandra Terminus, Western Railway (WR) swung into action on Tuesday. The shanties have been dismantled, with most of the structures being pulled down, though families who were occupying the space and their wares could still be seen at the site....Read More

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Absconding BJP worker from Beed arrested for attempted murders, other offences Satish Bhosale, a BJP worker and close aide of Beed MLA Suresh Dhas, has been arrested in attempt to murder and other cases from Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra Police said on Wednesday. Bhosale, also known as `Khokya`, had spoken at length to some news channels over the last few days even as he was on the run.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Absconding BJP worker from Beed arrested for attempted murders, other offencesSatish Bhosale, a BJP worker and close aide of Beed MLA Suresh Dhas, has been arrested in attempt to murder and other cases from Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra Police said on Wednesday. Bhosale, also known as `Khokya`, had spoken at length to some news channels over the last few days even as he was on the run.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;Decomposed body of elderly man found in Mumbai The decomposed body of an elderly man was found on a roadside near a bus depot in Mumbai on Tuesday, an official said. The deceased was later identified as Ananth Ramachandra Akubathin, 69, he said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;Decomposed body of elderly man found in MumbaiThe decomposed body of an elderly man was found on a roadside near a bus depot in Mumbai on Tuesday, an official said. The deceased was later identified as Ananth Ramachandra Akubathin, 69, he said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: SP MLA Abu Azmi to appear before investigation officer over Aurangzeb remark controversy SP MLA Abu Asim Azmi will appear before the investigation officer on Wednesday regarding his controversial statement on Aurangzeb, according to the Mumbai Police. Earlier, it was reported that Azmi would not appear because he was out of the country and would return in two days, but it was later clarified that he will be appearing.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: SP MLA Abu Azmi to appear before investigation officer over Aurangzeb remark controversySP MLA Abu Asim Azmi will appear before the investigation officer on Wednesday regarding his controversial statement on Aurangzeb, according to the Mumbai Police. Earlier, it was reported that Azmi would not appear because he was out of the country and would return in two days, but it was later clarified that he will be appearing.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Rupee trades almost flat with 1 paisa lower at 87.22 against US dollar The rupee turned almost flat and traded with a marginal loss of 1 paisa at 87.22 against the US dollar in early trade on Wednesday amid volatile sentiment due to uncertainties over trade tariff. According to forex analysts, a strengthening American currency index and a recovery in crude oil prices also added pressure on the local unit, which was already weighed down due to selling in domestic equity and the continuous outflow of foreign capital.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Rupee trades almost flat with 1 paisa lower at 87.22 against US dollarThe rupee turned almost flat and traded with a marginal loss of 1 paisa at 87.22 against the US dollar in early trade on Wednesday amid volatile sentiment due to uncertainties over trade tariff. According to forex analysts, a strengthening American currency index and a recovery in crude oil prices also added pressure on the local unit, which was already weighed down due to selling in domestic equity and the continuous outflow of foreign capital.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Pydhonie murder: Belgian authorities block extradition of key conspirator
The Mumbai police are exploring legal options to prosecute Jagpalpreeth Singh, the prime accused in a murder case, after Belgian authorities denied permission for his extradition to India. &ldquo;We have been in constant touch with Interpol and Belgian authorities. We had issued a red corner notice and received a response stating that Jagpalpreeth Singh cannot be extradited to India as he is a Belgian citizen. They have informed us that he remains in Belgian custody,&rdquo; said a senior police official on the condition of anonymity.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Pydhonie murder: Belgian authorities block extradition of key conspirator
The Mumbai police are exploring legal options to prosecute Jagpalpreeth Singh, the prime accused in a murder case, after Belgian authorities denied permission for his extradition to India. &ldquo;We have been in constant touch with Interpol and Belgian authorities. We had issued a red corner notice and received a response stating that Jagpalpreeth Singh cannot be extradited to India as he is a Belgian citizen. They have informed us that he remains in Belgian custody,&rdquo; said a senior police official on the condition of anonymity.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: State debt nearly triples in decade; Maharashtra govt promises stability
In a decade, from 2015-16 to 2025-26 the state&rsquo;s debt stock has surged from Rs 3.24 lakh crore to Rs 9.32 lakh crore. But, the Mahayuti government has exhibited confidence in meeting the rising obligation and has attributed swelling of obligation to welfare schemes and massive investments in infrastructure and development work which are mandatory for the state&rsquo;s growth.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: State debt nearly triples in decade; Maharashtra govt promises stability
In a decade, from 2015-16 to 2025-26 the state&rsquo;s debt stock has surged from Rs 3.24 lakh crore to Rs 9.32 lakh crore. But, the Mahayuti government has exhibited confidence in meeting the rising obligation and has attributed swelling of obligation to welfare schemes and massive investments in infrastructure and development work which are mandatory for the state&rsquo;s growth.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Maharashtra govt to crack down on loud religious sites
The Maharashtra government plans to strictly monitor and take action against religious sites using loudspeakers that exceed the prescribed noise limit of 55 decibels during the day and 45 decibels at night. Police inspectors (PIs) of respective jurisdictions have been assigned the task of keeping records of loudspeakers used by religious places and ensuring compliance with noise regulations. &lsquo;Daytime&rsquo; is defined as 6 am to 10 pm, while &lsquo;nighttime&rsquo; runs from 10 pm to 6 am.&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Maharashtra govt to crack down on loud religious sites
The Maharashtra government plans to strictly monitor and take action against religious sites using loudspeakers that exceed the prescribed noise limit of 55 decibels during the day and 45 decibels at night. Police inspectors (PIs) of respective jurisdictions have been assigned the task of keeping records of loudspeakers used by religious places and ensuring compliance with noise regulations. &lsquo;Daytime&rsquo; is defined as 6 am to 10 pm, while &lsquo;nighttime&rsquo; runs from 10 pm to 6 am.&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: City continues to reel under heatwave
Mumbai, known for its mild winters and humid summers, is experiencing an unusual heatwave in March, with temperatures soaring to 37-38 degrees Celsius. On Wednesday, Mumbai`s maximum temperature is likely to remain around 37 degrees Celsius.
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Mumbai News LIVE Updates: City continues to reel under heatwave
Mumbai, known for its mild winters and humid summers, is experiencing an unusual heatwave in March, with temperatures soaring to 37-38 degrees Celsius. On Wednesday, Mumbai`s maximum temperature is likely to remain around 37 degrees Celsius.
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Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Jio to bring SpaceX`s Starlink high-Speed internet to its customers Jio Platforms Limited (JPL) announced an agreement with SpaceX to offer Starlink`s broadband internet services to its customers in India. The company on Wednesday stated that this agreement, which is subject to SpaceX receiving its own authorizations to sell Starlink in India, enables Jio and SpaceX to explore how Starlink can extend Jio`s offerings and how Jio can complement SpaceX`s direct offerings to consumers and businesses.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Jio to bring SpaceX`s Starlink high-Speed internet to its customersJio Platforms Limited (JPL) announced an agreement with SpaceX to offer Starlink`s broadband internet services to its customers in India. The company on Wednesday stated that this agreement, which is subject to SpaceX receiving its own authorizations to sell Starlink in India, enables Jio and SpaceX to explore how Starlink can extend Jio`s offerings and how Jio can complement SpaceX`s direct offerings to consumers and businesses.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Eating halal not written in Hindu religion, says Minister Nitesh Rane on Malhar certification issue Maharashtra Minister Nitesh Rane has voiced support for the Malhar certification as an alternative to Halal mutton for Hindus, stating that Halal food is part of Islam, not Hinduism. "The workers following Hindutva ideology have come together and brought a good alternative to Mutton for the Hindu society for their rights. It has been forced for years that only Halal mutton should be eaten. Either eat Halal, or you have no other alternative. We have brought a good alternative for it. Eating Halal is not written in Hindu religion, it is written in Islam religion. Therefore, if someone is bringing a good alternative like this, then I am supporting them," Rane said on Tuesday.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Eating halal not written in Hindu religion, says Minister Nitesh Rane on Malhar certification issueMaharashtra Minister Nitesh Rane has voiced support for the Malhar certification as an alternative to Halal mutton for Hindus, stating that Halal food is part of Islam, not Hinduism. "The workers following Hindutva ideology have come together and brought a good alternative to Mutton for the Hindu society for their rights. It has been forced for years that only Halal mutton should be eaten. Either eat Halal, or you have no other alternative. We have brought a good alternative for it. Eating Halal is not written in Hindu religion, it is written in Islam religion. Therefore, if someone is bringing a good alternative like this, then I am supporting them," Rane said on Tuesday.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: A Pune court on Wednesday remanded the accused in the Swargate bus rape case to judicial custody till March 26. We are closing the LIVE blog now

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