Latest News LIVE Updates: Govt hikes minimum wage rates for workers up to Rs 1,035 per day
The Union government on Thursday announced a hike in minimum wage rates for workers up to Rs 1,035 a day by revising variable dearness allowance. This adjustment is aimed at helping workers cope with the rising cost of living, a labour ministry statement said. After revision, minimum wage rates in area `A` for workers in construction, sweeping, cleaning, loading &amp; unloading for unskilled work will be Rs 783 a day (Rs 20,358 per month): PTI

Latest News LIVE Updates: Govt hikes minimum wage rates for workers up to Rs 1,035 per day
The Union government on Thursday announced a hike in minimum wage rates for workers up to Rs 1,035 a day by revising variable dearness allowance.This adjustment is aimed at helping workers cope with the rising cost of living, a labour ministry statement said. After revision, minimum wage rates in area `A` for workers in construction, sweeping, cleaning, loading &amp; unloading for unskilled work will be Rs 783 a day (Rs 20,358 per month): PTI

Latest News LIVE Updates: Ram temple chief priest seeks `complete ban` on `prasad` prepared by external agencies
Amid a row over the alleged presence of animal fat in Tirupati laddoos, the chief priest of Ram temple on Thursday questioned the purity of ghee being sold nationwide and said `prasad` should be prepared under supervision of temple priests only. Acharya Satyendra Das also demanded a "complete ban" on prasad prepared by external agencies in all prominent temples and monasteries. "The controversy over the alleged use of fat and meat in Tirupati Balaji`s prasad is escalating across the country. Both seers and devotees are expressing anger and demanding an investigation," he said: PTI

Latest News LIVE Updates: Ram temple chief priest seeks `complete ban` on `prasad` prepared by external agencies
Amid a row over the alleged presence of animal fat in Tirupati laddoos, the chief priest of Ram temple on Thursday questioned the purity of ghee being sold nationwide and said `prasad` should be prepared under supervision of temple priests only. Acharya Satyendra Das also demanded a "complete ban" on prasad prepared by external agencies in all prominent temples and monasteries. "The controversy over the alleged use of fat and meat in Tirupati Balaji`s prasad is escalating across the country. Both seers and devotees are expressing anger and demanding an investigation," he said: PTI

Latest News LIVE Updates: ED attaches assets of YouTuber Elvish Yadav, Fazilpuriya in PMLA case
The Enforcement Directorate on Thursday said it has attached assets worth more than Rs 52 lakh of YouTuber Siddharth Yadav alias Elvish Yadav, his friend and singer Rahul Yadav alias Fazilpuriya and a company as part of a money laundering investigation. A provisional order under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) has been issued to attach an agricultural land in Bijnor district of Uttar Pradesh and some bank deposits of the three entities, the ED said in a statement: PTI

Latest News LIVE Updates: ED attaches assets of YouTuber Elvish Yadav, Fazilpuriya in PMLA case
The Enforcement Directorate on Thursday said it has attached assets worth more than Rs 52 lakh of YouTuber Siddharth Yadav alias Elvish Yadav, his friend and singer Rahul Yadav alias Fazilpuriya and a company as part of a money laundering investigation. A provisional order under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) has been issued to attach an agricultural land in Bijnor district of Uttar Pradesh and some bank deposits of the three entities, the ED said in a statement: PTI

Latest News LIVE Updates: ECI team arrives in Maharashtra to review assembly poll preparations
An Election Commission of India team led by Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar arrived in Mumbai on Thursday on a two-day visit to review preparations for the Maharashtra assembly polls. Kumar along with election commissioners Gyanesh Kumar and Sukhbir Singh Sandhu as well as senior officials from the apex poll body arrived here late evening. On Friday and Saturday, the ECI will meet representatives of political parties, enforcement agencies, nodal officers of Central paramilitary forces, special police nodal officers, chief election officer, state chief secretary, DGP, administrative secretaries and senior police personnel, a release said: PTI

Latest News LIVE Updates: ECI team arrives in Maharashtra to review assembly poll preparations
An Election Commission of India team led by Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar arrived in Mumbai on Thursday on a two-day visit to review preparations for the Maharashtra assembly polls. Kumar along with election commissioners Gyanesh Kumar and Sukhbir Singh Sandhu as well as senior officials from the apex poll body arrived here late evening. On Friday and Saturday, the ECI will meet representatives of political parties, enforcement agencies, nodal officers of Central paramilitary forces, special police nodal officers, chief election officer, state chief secretary, DGP, administrative secretaries and senior police personnel, a release said: PTI

Latest News LIVE Updates: Punjab Police cracks down on online child sexual abuse, one held
Punjab Police`s Cyber Crime Division has arrested one person and identified 54 suspects involved in viewing, transmitting and distributing child sexual abuse material (CSAM) using various online platforms, said Director General of Police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav on Thursday. The development came close on the heels of the apex court, in a landmark verdict recently, held that watching and downloading child pornography are offences under the POCSO Act and the Information Technology Act: PTI

Latest News LIVE Updates: Punjab Police cracks down on online child sexual abuse, one held
Punjab Police`s Cyber Crime Division has arrested one person and identified 54 suspects involved in viewing, transmitting and distributing child sexual abuse material (CSAM) using various online platforms, said Director General of Police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav on Thursday. The development came close on the heels of the apex court, in a landmark verdict recently, held that watching and downloading child pornography are offences under the POCSO Act and the Information Technology Act: PTI

Latest News LIVE Updates: Vote transfer from NCP didn`t work out as expected in LS polls, Fadnavis admits
Maharashtra deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Thursday acknowledged that the BJP received fewer votes in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections from its new ally Ajit Pawar-led NCP than those from the Shiv Sena led by Chief Minister Eknath Shinde. Speaking at the India Today Conclave here, he also conceded that the BJP recorded its worst performance in these elections, though he avoided blaming his "break-away" allies for it. The situation would improve in the state elections as the voter base of both the NCP and Shiv Sena has now "settled", he suggested: PIT

Latest News LIVE Updates: Vote transfer from NCP didn`t work out as expected in LS polls, Fadnavis admits
Maharashtra deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Thursday acknowledged that the BJP received fewer votes in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections from its new ally Ajit Pawar-led NCP than those from the Shiv Sena led by Chief Minister Eknath Shinde. Speaking at the India Today Conclave here, he also conceded that the BJP recorded its worst performance in these elections, though he avoided blaming his "break-away" allies for it. The situation would improve in the state elections as the voter base of both the NCP and Shiv Sena has now "settled", he suggested: PIT

Latest News LIVE Updates: Maharashtra minister Bhujbal hospitalised with fever, throat infection
Maharashtra minister Chhagan Bhujbal was on Thursday hospitalised after he fell ill. A statement issued from his office said Bhujbal was in Pune to attend Prime Minister Narendra Modi`s function, which was cancelled. The state minister for food and civil supplies complained of fever and throat infection and rushed back to Mumbai, after which he was admitted in Bombay Hospital, it said: PTI

Latest News LIVE Updates: Maharashtra minister Bhujbal hospitalised with fever, throat infection
Maharashtra minister Chhagan Bhujbal was on Thursday hospitalised after he fell ill. A statement issued from his office said Bhujbal was in Pune to attend Prime Minister Narendra Modi`s function, which was cancelled. The state minister for food and civil supplies complained of fever and throat infection and rushed back to Mumbai, after which he was admitted in Bombay Hospital, it said: PTI

Latest News LIVE Updates: Amid controversy, family of Badlapur accused seeks protection for last rites Family members of Akshay Shinde, the accused in the Badlapur sexual assault case who was killed in an alleged police shootout earlier this week, are demanding security for his last rites. Amar Shinde, Akshay`s uncle, addressed media personnel on Thursday, stating that the family has yet to determine a burial site: PTI

Latest News LIVE Updates: Amid controversy, family of Badlapur accused seeks protection for last ritesFamily members of Akshay Shinde, the accused in the Badlapur sexual assault case who was killed in an alleged police shootout earlier this week, are demanding security for his last rites. Amar Shinde, Akshay`s uncle, addressed media personnel on Thursday, stating that the family has yet to determine a burial site: PTI

Latest News LIVE Updates: Oppn questions Himanta`s right to talk on central panel report on Assam Accord
The opposition in Assam on Thursday questioned whether Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has constitutional and legal rights to talk about the implementation of the Justice (Retd.) Biplab Kumar Sharma Committee report on Assam Accord as it was a central panel. The Union Home Ministry had in January 2019 formed a high-level committee (HLC) headed by retired Union secretary M P Bezbaruah, but six of the nine people nominated as members of the committed declined to be part of it, following which the panel was reconstituted in July same year with 14 members and Justice (Retd.) Sharma as its chairman: PTI

Latest News LIVE Updates: Oppn questions Himanta`s right to talk on central panel report on Assam Accord
The opposition in Assam on Thursday questioned whether Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has constitutional and legal rights to talk about the implementation of the Justice (Retd.) Biplab Kumar Sharma Committee report on Assam Accord as it was a central panel. The Union Home Ministry had in January 2019 formed a high-level committee (HLC) headed by retired Union secretary M P Bezbaruah, but six of the nine people nominated as members of the committed declined to be part of it, following which the panel was reconstituted in July same year with 14 members and Justice (Retd.) Sharma as its chairman: PTI

Latest News LIVE Updates: Villagers warn of protest in Latur, seek realignment of state highway 145 Residents of Sakol in Latur on Thursday said they would resume their agitation if their demand for realignment of the Tembhurni-Latur-Deoni state highway 145 is not accepted. Residents of Sakol in Shiroor-Anantpal tehsil also submitted a memorandum to the collector, a day after they agitated at the collectorate. "The state highway 145 should be rerouted through Sakol. At the moment, it is going from Sakol medium irrigation project. This is causing inconvenience to people. The highway should be pass via Talegaon-Sakol-Tipral. If our demand is not met, we will resume our stir. We will also boycott upcoming assembly polls," one of the protesters said.

Latest News LIVE Updates: Villagers warn of protest in Latur, seek realignment of state highway 145Residents of Sakol in Latur on Thursday said they would resume their agitation if their demand for realignment of the Tembhurni-Latur-Deoni state highway 145 is not accepted. Residents of Sakol in Shiroor-Anantpal tehsil also submitted a memorandum to the collector, a day after they agitated at the collectorate."The state highway 145 should be rerouted through Sakol. At the moment, it is going from Sakol medium irrigation project. This is causing inconvenience to people. The highway should be pass via Talegaon-Sakol-Tipral. If our demand is not met, we will resume our stir. We will also boycott upcoming assembly polls," one of the protesters said.

Latest News LIVE Updates: Metro Corporation says leakage on one of its trains has been repaired&nbsp;&nbsp;
The Maha Mumbai Metro Operation Corporation Limited (MMMOCL) has issued a clarification after an incident of water leakage was witnessed in a compartment on Tuesday. In a reply to a tweet, MMMOCL stated, &ldquo;We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience caused by the detached down take pipe connections due to the water pressure. We`re pleased to inform you that our team worked diligently and completed the necessary repairs last night itself. We appreciate your understanding and support as we ensure the system functions properly. If you have any further concerns, please feel free to reach out.&rdquo;

Latest News LIVE Updates: Metro Corporation says leakage on one of its trains has been repaired&nbsp;&nbsp;
The Maha Mumbai Metro Operation Corporation Limited (MMMOCL) has issued a clarification after an incident of water leakage was witnessed in a compartment on Tuesday. In a reply to a tweet, MMMOCL stated, &ldquo;We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience caused by the detached down take pipe connections due to the water pressure. We`re pleased to inform you that our team worked diligently and completed the necessary repairs last night itself. We appreciate your understanding and support as we ensure the system functions properly. If you have any further concerns, please feel free to reach out.&rdquo;

Latest News LIVE Updates: Maharashtra gazetted officers demand action against trio who tried to set official ablaze in Satara The Maharashtra State Gazetted Officers Association on Thursday demanded strict action against the three persons who allegedly tried to set a woman official on fire in Satara after she refused to do their work citing violation of rules.

Latest News LIVE Updates: Maharashtra gazetted officers demand action against trio who tried to set official ablaze in SataraThe Maharashtra State Gazetted Officers Association on Thursday demanded strict action against the three persons who allegedly tried to set a woman official on fire in Satara after she refused to do their work citing violation of rules.

Latest News LIVE Updates: Maharashtra assembly polls: Congress receives 1,633 applications from ticket aspirants The Congress has received 1,633 applications from Maharashtra assembly poll ticket aspirants while the figure is 1,338 for its MVA ally Nationalist Congress Party (SP).

Latest News LIVE Updates: Maharashtra assembly polls: Congress receives 1,633 applications from ticket aspirantsThe Congress has received 1,633 applications from Maharashtra assembly poll ticket aspirants while the figure is 1,338 for its MVA ally Nationalist Congress Party (SP).

Latest News LIVE Updates: Israel says it killed a Hezbollah drone commander in airstrike on suburban Beirut apartment building The Israeli military said it killed a Hezbollah drone commander in an airstrike on an apartment building in the Beirut suburbs. Hezbollah did not immediately comment on Israel`s claim that Mohammed Hussein Surour was dead.&nbsp;

Latest News LIVE Updates: Israel says it killed a Hezbollah drone commander in airstrike on suburban Beirut apartment buildingThe Israeli military said it killed a Hezbollah drone commander in an airstrike on an apartment building in the Beirut suburbs.Hezbollah did not immediately comment on Israel`s claim that Mohammed Hussein Surour was dead.&nbsp;

Latest News LIVE Updates: PM Modi dedicates three PARAM Rudra supercomputers to nation to strengthen research and development Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday dedicated three PARAM Rudra Supercomputers and High-Performance Computing systems to the nation. These systems have been installed in Delhi, Pune, and Kolkata, respectively.

Latest News LIVE Updates: PM Modi dedicates three PARAM Rudra supercomputers to nation to strengthen research and developmentPrime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday dedicated three PARAM Rudra Supercomputers and High-Performance Computing systems to the nation. These systems have been installed in Delhi, Pune, and Kolkata, respectively.

Latest News LIVE Updates: President Murmu visits Siachen base camp, interacts with troops President Droupadi Murmu visited Siachen base camp on Thursday and paid her tributes at the Siachen War Memorial, which is a symbol of the sacrifice of soldiers and officers who laid down their lives since the Indian Army began Operation Meghdoot on the Siachen Glacier on April 13, 1984, according to a statement issued by the Rashtrapati Bhavan.

Latest News LIVE Updates: President Murmu visits Siachen base camp, interacts with troopsPresident Droupadi Murmu visited Siachen base camp on Thursday and paid her tributes at the Siachen War Memorial, which is a symbol of the sacrifice of soldiers and officers who laid down their lives since the Indian Army began Operation Meghdoot on the Siachen Glacier on April 13, 1984, according to a statement issued by the Rashtrapati Bhavan.

Latest News LIVE Updates: PM should inaugurate Pune Metro online, says Sule after his visit gets cancelled NCP (SP) leader Supriya Sule on Thursday said Prime Minister Narendra Modi should inaugurate the new phase of Pune Metro online as he has inaugurated the "same" project five times in the past.

Latest News LIVE Updates: PM should inaugurate Pune Metro online, says Sule after his visit gets cancelledNCP (SP) leader Supriya Sule on Thursday said Prime Minister Narendra Modi should inaugurate the new phase of Pune Metro online as he has inaugurated the "same" project five times in the past.

Latest News LIVE Updates: Low vote transfer from Ajit Pawar`s NCP resulted in BJP`s poor LS showing, says Fadnavis The BJP`s reverses in Maharashtra in the 2024 Lok Sabha polls were due to poor vote transfer from the Ajit Pawar-led Nationalist Congress Party, Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said on Thursday.

Latest News LIVE Updates: Low vote transfer from Ajit Pawar`s NCP resulted in BJP`s poor LS showing, says FadnavisThe BJP`s reverses in Maharashtra in the 2024 Lok Sabha polls were due to poor vote transfer from the Ajit Pawar-led Nationalist Congress Party, Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said on Thursday.

Latest News LIVE Updates: Cops add charges of evidence destruction, corruption against juvenile in Porsche crash case Police here on Thursday added charges of destruction of evidence and forgery as well as offences under the Prevention of Corruption Act against the 17-year-old juvenile involved in the Kalyani Nagar Porsche car crash.

Latest News LIVE Updates: Cops add charges of evidence destruction, corruption against juvenile in Porsche crash casePolice here on Thursday added charges of destruction of evidence and forgery as well as offences under the Prevention of Corruption Act against the 17-year-old juvenile involved in the Kalyani Nagar Porsche car crash.

Latest News LIVE Updates: 22-year-old woman drowns in waterfall in Maharashtra`s Raigad district A 22-year-old woman on an outing with her family members drowned in a waterfall in Maharashtra`s Raigad district during heavy rains, a police official said on Thursday. Kshirsagar lost her life in the Zenith waterfall in the Khopoli area, about 70 km from Mumbai, on Wednesday.

Latest News LIVE Updates: 22-year-old woman drowns in waterfall in Maharashtra`s Raigad districtA 22-year-old woman on an outing with her family members drowned in a waterfall in Maharashtra`s Raigad district during heavy rains, a police official said on Thursday. Kshirsagar lost her life in the Zenith waterfall in the Khopoli area, about 70 km from Mumbai, on Wednesday.

Latest News LIVE Updates: Accident on Mumbai-Ahmedabad highway, no injuries reported&nbsp;&nbsp;
An accident took place on the Mumbai-Ahmedabad highway near Charoti Asian petrol pump involving a tanker. The vehicle was going to Gujarat from Mumbai. As the tanker was carrying crude oil, a large amount of oil spilled on the road owing to the accident. Traffic on the Gujarat-bound route was moving at a slow pace in the afternoon and the traffic police were at the spot. No injuries have been reported so far.

Latest News LIVE Updates: Accident on Mumbai-Ahmedabad highway, no injuries reported&nbsp;&nbsp;
An accident took place on the Mumbai-Ahmedabad highway near Charoti Asian petrol pump involving a tanker. The vehicle was going to Gujarat from Mumbai. As the tanker was carrying crude oil, a large amount of oil spilled on the road owing to the accident. Traffic on the Gujarat-bound route was moving at a slow pace in the afternoon and the traffic police were at the spot. No injuries have been reported so far.

Latest News LIVE Updates: Police didn`t take defamation plaint against Raut under Thackeray govt`s pressure, says Somaiya After a court convicted Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Raut for defamation, BJP leader Kirit Somaiya on Thursday alleged that police had refused to accept his wife`s complaint against Raut under pressure from the then Uddhav Thackeray government.

Latest News LIVE Updates: Police didn`t take defamation plaint against Raut under Thackeray govt`s pressure, says SomaiyaAfter a court convicted Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Raut for defamation, BJP leader Kirit Somaiya on Thursday alleged that police had refused to accept his wife`s complaint against Raut under pressure from the then Uddhav Thackeray government.

Latest News LIVE Updates: Shiv Sena`s Naresh Maske claims TMC MP insulted people called for informal discussions by JPC on Waqf bill Shiv Sena MP Naresh Maske protested against the other members of the Joint Parliamentary Committee on the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, claiming that TMC MP Kalyan Banerjee insulted some witnesses called for informal discussions on Thursday in Mumbai. The Shiv Sena MP said that certain people had come to speak in support of the Waqf bill, but TMC MP Kalyan Banerjee had shouted at the people and had told them to get out of the meeting.

Latest News LIVE Updates: Shiv Sena`s Naresh Maske claims TMC MP insulted people called for informal discussions by JPC on Waqf billShiv Sena MP Naresh Maske protested against the other members of the Joint Parliamentary Committee on the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, claiming that TMC MP Kalyan Banerjee insulted some witnesses called for informal discussions on Thursday in Mumbai. The Shiv Sena MP said that certain people had come to speak in support of the Waqf bill, but TMC MP Kalyan Banerjee had shouted at the people and had told them to get out of the meeting.

Latest News LIVE Updates: Kin demand security to perform last rites of Badlapur sexual assault case accused The relatives of Badlapur sexual assault case accused Akshay Shinde, who was killed in retaliatory firing in police custody, on Thursday demanded security to perform his last rites. Amar Shinde, an uncle of Akshay Shinde, told mediapersons that they are yet to identify the place to bury his body.

Latest News LIVE Updates: Kin demand security to perform last rites of Badlapur sexual assault case accusedThe relatives of Badlapur sexual assault case accused Akshay Shinde, who was killed in retaliatory firing in police custody, on Thursday demanded security to perform his last rites. Amar Shinde, an uncle of Akshay Shinde, told mediapersons that they are yet to identify the place to bury his body.

Latest News LIVE Updates: Bombay HC formally strikes down amended IT Rules on fake news; terms them `unconstitutional` After the third judge`s decision, the Bombay High Court on Thursday formally struck down the amended Information Technology Rules aimed at identifying and regulating fake and false content on social media against the government, and termed them as "unconstitutional".

Latest News LIVE Updates: Bombay HC formally strikes down amended IT Rules on fake news; terms them `unconstitutional`After the third judge`s decision, the Bombay High Court on Thursday formally struck down the amended Information Technology Rules aimed at identifying and regulating fake and false content on social media against the government, and termed them as "unconstitutional".

Latest News LIVE Updates: Monsoon to withdraw from Maharashtra on Oct 5, says IMD
Speaking to ANI regarding the monsoon in the state, Regional Meteorological Centre in Mumbai Scientist Sunil Kamble said that Mumbai received almost 2,900 millimetres of rainfall during this monsoon season, which is 600 mm above the normal average. The rains are likely to withdraw from the state on October 5, IMD stated.

Latest News LIVE Updates: Monsoon to withdraw from Maharashtra on Oct 5, says IMD
Speaking to ANI regarding the monsoon in the state, Regional Meteorological Centre in Mumbai Scientist Sunil Kamble said that Mumbai received almost 2,900 millimetres of rainfall during this monsoon season, which is 600 mm above the normal average. The rains are likely to withdraw from the state on October 5, IMD stated.

Latest News LIVE Updates: Sanjay Raut accuses Maharashtra Government of politicising Badlapur encounter and protecting BJP-RSS affiliates Leader of Shiv Sena (UBT), Sanjay Raut, spoke out on Wednesday against the police encounter of Akshay Shinde, the accused in a sexual assault case in Badlapur. He alleged that the State Chief Minister and the Deputy Chief Minister orchestrated the encounter to protect the BJP and RSS affiliates associated with the same institution as the accused.

Latest News LIVE Updates: Sanjay Raut accuses Maharashtra Government of politicising Badlapur encounter and protecting BJP-RSS affiliatesLeader of Shiv Sena (UBT), Sanjay Raut, spoke out on Wednesday against the police encounter of Akshay Shinde, the accused in a sexual assault case in Badlapur. He alleged that the State Chief Minister and the Deputy Chief Minister orchestrated the encounter to protect the BJP and RSS affiliates associated with the same institution as the accused.

Latest News LIVE Updates: Jackal scare in Odisha`s Ganjam district Polasara area in Odisha`s Ganjam district is on high alert after more than 20 people in three villages were injured after they were attacked by jackals over the last two days, officials said on Thursday.

Latest News LIVE Updates: Jackal scare in Odisha`s Ganjam districtPolasara area in Odisha`s Ganjam district is on high alert after more than 20 people in three villages were injured after they were attacked by jackals over the last two days, officials said on Thursday.

Latest News LIVE Updates: One killed in cloudburst in Himachal, Met dept warns of of heavy rains A person died due to a cloudburst triggered by heavy rain in Himachal Pradesh`s Sirmaur district as 26 roads, including a national highway, were closed due to bad weather in the district, officials said on Thursday.

Latest News LIVE Updates: One killed in cloudburst in Himachal, Met dept warns of of heavy rainsA person died due to a cloudburst triggered by heavy rain in Himachal Pradesh`s Sirmaur district as 26 roads, including a national highway, were closed due to bad weather in the district, officials said on Thursday.

Latest News LIVE Updates: Heavy rain partially affects normal life in West Bengal Heavy rain partially affected normal life in several places of West Bengal as the Met office on Thursday forecast heavy downpour in the sub-Himalayan districts of the state till Friday. Fairly widespread rain is likely over many places in West Bengal during the next three days and scattered to fairly widespread rain during the subsequent four days, it said in a forecast.

Latest News LIVE Updates: Heavy rain partially affects normal life in West BengalHeavy rain partially affected normal life in several places of West Bengal as the Met office on Thursday forecast heavy downpour in the sub-Himalayan districts of the state till Friday. Fairly widespread rain is likely over many places in West Bengal during the next three days and scattered to fairly widespread rain during the subsequent four days, it said in a forecast.

Latest News LIVE Updates: Mumbai civic body panel to probe woman`s death after falling in drain The Mumbai civic body on Thursday announced a high-level probe into the death of a 45-year-old woman after falling in a storm water drain here after heavy rains. The incident occurred at 9.20 pm on Wednesday near gate no. 8 of MIDC, Andheri East, police earlier said.

Latest News LIVE Updates: Mumbai civic body panel to probe woman`s death after falling in drainThe Mumbai civic body on Thursday announced a high-level probe into the death of a 45-year-old woman after falling in a storm water drain here after heavy rains. The incident occurred at 9.20 pm on Wednesday near gate no. 8 of MIDC, Andheri East, police earlier said.

Latest weather update: Mumbai court sentences Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut to 15 days imprisonment in defamation case

Latest weather update: Mumbai court sentences Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut to 15 days imprisonment in defamation case

Latest weather update: PM Modi`s Pune visit cancelled after heavy rains
Prime Minister Narendra Modi`s visit to Pune in Maharashtra on Thursday was cancelled following heavy rains in the city, sources said. PM Modi was to flag off a Metro train in Pune and launch various development projects, ahead of the state assembly elections.

Latest weather update: PM Modi`s Pune visit cancelled after heavy rains
Prime Minister Narendra Modi`s visit to Pune in Maharashtra on Thursday was cancelled following heavy rains in the city, sources said. PM Modi was to flag off a Metro train in Pune and launch various development projects, ahead of the state assembly elections.

Latest weather update: Maharashtra Assembly elections: Amit Shah preps BJP for better haul as party assured of biggest seat share
As senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Amit Shah gave the party&rsquo;s rank a pep talk on how to win a majority for the Mahayuti in the upcoming Assembly elections, his meeting with CM Eknath Shinde and DyCM Ajit Pawar late on Tuesday night happened amid information that the BJP is all set to keep 155-160 out of 288 seats for itself, with the rest to be shared by allies Shiv Sena and Nationalist Congress Party.<a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/maharashtra-assembly-elections-amit-shah-preps-bjp-for-better-haul-as-party-assured-of-biggest-seat-share-23399956" target="_blank" rel="none noopener"> Read more.</a>

Latest weather update: Maharashtra Assembly elections: Amit Shah preps BJP for better haul as party assured of biggest seat share
As senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Amit Shah gave the party&rsquo;s rank a pep talk on how to win a majority for the Mahayuti in the upcoming Assembly elections, his meeting with CM Eknath Shinde and DyCM Ajit Pawar late on Tuesday night happened amid information that the BJP is all set to keep 155-160 out of 288 seats for itself, with the rest to be shared by allies Shiv Sena and Nationalist Congress Party. Read more.

Latest weather update: Mumbai: Dating app scamsters defrauded me of Rs 1.5 crore, says club owner
Scammers who lured customers to pubs via dating apps have allegedly been defrauding club owners of crores. This aspect of the racket came to light when Arshad Subedar, who owns clubs in Malad and Thane, filed a complaint with the Mumbai police on September 21. Subedar accused a public relations (PR) team&mdash;allegedly part of the dating apps gang&mdash;of cheating him out of more than Rs 1.5 crore. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-dating-app-scamsters-defrauded-me-of-rs-1-5-crore-says-club-owner-23399963" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Read more.</a>

Latest weather update: Mumbai: Dating app scamsters defrauded me of Rs 1.5 crore, says club owner
Scammers who lured customers to pubs via dating apps have allegedly been defrauding club owners of crores. This aspect of the racket came to light when Arshad Subedar, who owns clubs in Malad and Thane, filed a complaint with the Mumbai police on September 21. Subedar accused a public relations (PR) team&mdash;allegedly part of the dating apps gang&mdash;of cheating him out of more than Rs 1.5 crore. Read more.

Latest weather update: Badlapur encounter: &lsquo;Suspect&rsquo;s extra judicial killing denies victim right to justice&rsquo;
The extra-judicial killing of Akshay Shinde in police custody, accused in the Badlapur POCSO case, has once again compelled experts to raise their concern about the victim`s right to justice. Criminologists, psychiatrists and child protection professional feel that the victim&rsquo;s right to justice has been snatched away by the swift extra-judicial killing of the accused. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/badlapur-encounter-suspects-extra-judicial-killing-denies-victim-right-to-justice-23399977" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Read more.</a>

Latest weather update: Badlapur encounter: &lsquo;Suspect&rsquo;s extra judicial killing denies victim right to justice&rsquo;
The extra-judicial killing of Akshay Shinde in police custody, accused in the Badlapur POCSO case, has once again compelled experts to raise their concern about the victim`s right to justice. Criminologists, psychiatrists and child protection professional feel that the victim&rsquo;s right to justice has been snatched away by the swift extra-judicial killing of the accused. Read more.

Latest weather update: Badlapur encounter: Forensic concerns loom over Akshay Shinde shootout case
The new Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) mandates a forensic investigation and videography of the entire process at the crime scene for all offences that carry a punishment of seven years or more, as stated in clause (3) of Section 176. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-crime-news/article/badlapur-encounter-forensic-concerns-loom-over-akshay-shinde-shootout-case-23399976" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Read more.</a>

Latest weather update: Badlapur encounter: Forensic concerns loom over Akshay Shinde shootout case
The new Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) mandates a forensic investigation and videography of the entire process at the crime scene for all offences that carry a punishment of seven years or more, as stated in clause (3) of Section 176. Read more.

Latest weather update: Badlapur encounter: &lsquo;How are there blood spots on the road&rsquo;
The State Crime Investigation Department (CID) visited the Mumbra police station yesterday to gather documents related to the ongoing investigation into the alleged encounter involving Akshay Shinde and the police. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/badlapur-encounter-how-are-there-blood-spots-on-the-road-23399979" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Read more.</a>

Latest weather update: Badlapur encounter: &lsquo;How are there blood spots on the road&rsquo;
The State Crime Investigation Department (CID) visited the Mumbra police station yesterday to gather documents related to the ongoing investigation into the alleged encounter involving Akshay Shinde and the police. Read more.

Latest weather update: Mumbai: Bamboo plantation along Bhandup EEH put on hold
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation&rsquo;s (BMC) plan to plant bamboo trees along both sides of the Eastern Express Highway from Bhandup to Kannamwar Nagar in Vikhroli has been put on hold after there was no affirmative response from the salt commissioner. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-bamboo-plantation-along-bhandup-eeh-put-on-hold-23399989" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Read more.</a>

Latest weather update: Mumbai: Bamboo plantation along Bhandup EEH put on hold
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation&rsquo;s (BMC) plan to plant bamboo trees along both sides of the Eastern Express Highway from Bhandup to Kannamwar Nagar in Vikhroli has been put on hold after there was no affirmative response from the salt commissioner. Read more.

Latest weather update: Mumbai rain updates: IMD sources predict heavy rainfall in the next few hours
It is expected to rain to varying degrees over the next few hours, according to sources from the IMD. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-rain-updates-imd-sources-predict-heavy-rainfall-in-the-next-few-hours-23400129" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Read more.</a>

Latest weather update: Mumbai rain updates: IMD sources predict heavy rainfall in the next few hours
It is expected to rain to varying degrees over the next few hours, according to sources from the IMD. Read more.

Latest weather update: Mumbai rain updates: Red alert for city, holiday declared
Following the red alert issued by IMD for the city and its neighbours, the state government and BMC declared a holiday on Thursday for all schools and colleges. Deputy Director of School Education, Mumbai, Sandeep Sangwe confirrmed the development. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-rain-updates-red-alert-for-city-holiday-declared-23399964" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Read more.</a>

Latest weather update: Mumbai rain updates: Red alert for city, holiday declared
Following the red alert issued by IMD for the city and its neighbours, the state government and BMC declared a holiday on Thursday for all schools and colleges. Deputy Director of School Education, Mumbai, Sandeep Sangwe confirrmed the development. Read more.

Latest weather update: Mumbai: Railway stalls shifted to ease crowding
Thirty stalls at seven crowded stations on the Central Railway line in Mumbai have been removed and relocated to the ends of platforms to create more space for commuters. This is part of the decongestion plan to free up space on existing platforms, allowing better circulation for passengers. Similar space has been created at Dadar and Thane by widening old platforms to accommodate the increasing crowds. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-railway-stalls-shifted-to-ease-crowding-23399998" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Read more.</a>

Latest weather update: Mumbai: Railway stalls shifted to ease crowding
Thirty stalls at seven crowded stations on the Central Railway line in Mumbai have been removed and relocated to the ends of platforms to create more space for commuters. This is part of the decongestion plan to free up space on existing platforms, allowing better circulation for passengers. Similar space has been created at Dadar and Thane by widening old platforms to accommodate the increasing crowds. Read more.

Latest weather update: Mumbai: Coldplay concert ticket fiasco reaches EOW
Amid complaints of tickets for Coldplay&rsquo;s upcoming concert in Navi Mumbai being resold for lakhs, a lawyer, Amit Vyas, has approached the Economic Offences Wing (EOW) to file a complaint against BookMyShow, Live Nation and other promoters for allegedly cheating fans. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-coldplay-concert-ticket-fiasco-reaches-eow-23399992" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Read more.</a>

Latest weather update: Mumbai: Coldplay concert ticket fiasco reaches EOW
Amid complaints of tickets for Coldplay&rsquo;s upcoming concert in Navi Mumbai being resold for lakhs, a lawyer, Amit Vyas, has approached the Economic Offences Wing (EOW) to file a complaint against BookMyShow, Live Nation and other promoters for allegedly cheating fans. Read more.

Latest weather update: Mumbai University&rsquo;s protest ban sparks outrage
Mumbai University has now joined the ranks of institutions trying to muzzle campus protests. The university has issued a circular banning gatherings, protests, marches, hunger strikes, and similar activities on its campuses. The &nbsp;administration now requires prior permission for organising events, warning that unsanctioned gatherings will be illegal. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-universitys-protest-ban-sparks-outrage-23399991" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Read more.</a>

Latest weather update: Mumbai University&rsquo;s protest ban sparks outrage
Mumbai University has now joined the ranks of institutions trying to muzzle campus protests. The university has issued a circular banning gatherings, protests, marches, hunger strikes, and similar activities on its campuses. The &nbsp;administration now requires prior permission for organising events, warning that unsanctioned gatherings will be illegal. Read more.

Latest weather update: Badlapur encounter: &lsquo;Why was he shot in the head?&rsquo;
The Bombay High Court on Wednesday heard the matter of Akshay Shinde&rsquo;s encounter based on the petition filed by Shinde&rsquo;s father alleging a fake encounter. The court raised questions and said it was hard to believe that the four cops couldn&rsquo;t overpower him. &ldquo;He was not a strong person. While there is no intention to cast doubt, the police must clarify what exactly happened,&rdquo; the court said. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/badlapur-encounter-why-was-he-shot-in-the-head-23399988" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Read more.</a>

Latest weather update: Badlapur encounter: &lsquo;Why was he shot in the head?&rsquo;
The Bombay High Court on Wednesday heard the matter of Akshay Shinde&rsquo;s encounter based on the petition filed by Shinde&rsquo;s father alleging a fake encounter. The court raised questions and said it was hard to believe that the four cops couldn&rsquo;t overpower him. &ldquo;He was not a strong person. While there is no intention to cast doubt, the police must clarify what exactly happened,&rdquo; the court said. Read more.

Latest weather update: Worli hit-and-run case: &lsquo;We have lost faith in cops&rsquo;
The Worli police have not yet applied charges of drunken driving against Mihir Shah, the accused in the Worli hit-and-run case, despite having sufficient &ldquo;circumstantial evidence.&rdquo; The victim&rsquo;s family claims they have lost trust in the police, citing multiple investigative gaps, and are demanding that murder charges be added. They allege that Kaveri Nakhwa was deliberately run over by Rajrishi Bidawat, who was driving Shah&rsquo;s car.<a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-crime-news/article/worli-hit-and-run-case-we-have-lost-faith-in-cops-23399975" target="_blank" rel="none noopener"> Read more.</a>

Latest weather update: Worli hit-and-run case: &lsquo;We have lost faith in cops&rsquo;
The Worli police have not yet applied charges of drunken driving against Mihir Shah, the accused in the Worli hit-and-run case, despite having sufficient &ldquo;circumstantial evidence.&rdquo; The victim&rsquo;s family claims they have lost trust in the police, citing multiple investigative gaps, and are demanding that murder charges be added. They allege that Kaveri Nakhwa was deliberately run over by Rajrishi Bidawat, who was driving Shah&rsquo;s car. Read more.

Latest weather update: Mumbai traffic back on track after heavy rains; schools closed after IMD alert
Vehicular and rail traffic in Mumbai resumed Thursday after heavy rains battered the city, inundating low-lying areas, halting local trains in their tracks and forcing the diversion of at least 14 incoming flights. The India Meteorological Department has issued a red alert for Mumbai and its adjoining districts Thane, Palghar, and Raigad for Thursday morning.

Latest weather update: Mumbai traffic back on track after heavy rains; schools closed after IMD alert
Vehicular and rail traffic in Mumbai resumed Thursday after heavy rains battered the city, inundating low-lying areas, halting local trains in their tracks and forcing the diversion of at least 14 incoming flights. The India Meteorological Department has issued a red alert for Mumbai and its adjoining districts Thane, Palghar, and Raigad for Thursday morning.

Latest weather update: Alert downgraded to Orange for now post 8.30 am, says IMD Mumbai Director Sunil Kamble

Latest weather update: Alert downgraded to Orange for now post 8.30 am, says IMD Mumbai Director Sunil Kamble

Latest weather update: IMD predicts heavy to very heavy rainfall for Mumbai
Thunderstorm accompanied with lightning and heavy to very heavy rainfallheavy to very heavy rainfall with gusty winds reaching 40-50 kmph very likely, says IMD.

Latest weather update: IMD predicts heavy to very heavy rainfall for Mumbai
Thunderstorm accompanied with lightning and heavy to very heavy rainfallheavy to very heavy rainfall with gusty winds reaching 40-50 kmph very likely, says IMD.

Latest weather update: Suburban local trains on both Western Railway and Central Railway are running normal this morning

Latest weather update: Suburban local trains on both Western Railway and Central Railway are running normal this morning

Latest weather update: Mumbai: Local train services on Harbour line resumes after torrential rains
Mumbai`s local train services on Harbour line resumed their service after the water receded in the aftermath of torrential rains across Mumbai on Wednesday. Local trains were delayed and operating at a cautious speed, according to Central Railways. CPRO, Central Railway in a statement said, "Harbour line local trains have resumed after the water receded between Govandi-Mankhurd. Trains are running with caution and a restricted speed of 25kmph. Services resumed at 11.23 pm."

Latest weather update: Mumbai: Local train services on Harbour line resumes after torrential rains
Mumbai`s local train services on Harbour line resumed their service after the water receded in the aftermath of torrential rains across Mumbai on Wednesday. Local trains were delayed and operating at a cautious speed, according to Central Railways. CPRO, Central Railway in a statement said, "Harbour line local trains have resumed after the water receded between Govandi-Mankhurd. Trains are running with caution and a restricted speed of 25kmph. Services resumed at 11.23 pm."

Latest weather update: Maharashtra rain: Severe waterlogging, traffic snarls witnessed in several parts of Mumbai, landslide at Mumbra bypass
In wake of torrential rains across Mumbai on Wednesday, severe waterlogging and traffic snarls was witnessed in several parts of the city, with a landslide also reported at the Mumbra bypass, causing further disruptions to movement in the city.

Latest weather update: Maharashtra rain: Severe waterlogging, traffic snarls witnessed in several parts of Mumbai, landslide at Mumbra bypass
In wake of torrential rains across Mumbai on Wednesday, severe waterlogging and traffic snarls was witnessed in several parts of the city, with a landslide also reported at the Mumbra bypass, causing further disruptions to movement in the city.

Latest weather update: Maharashtra rains: 45-year-old lady drowns in open drain in Mumbai`s Andheri
In the aftermath of heavy rains in Mumbai on Wednesday, a 45-year-old lady drowned in an open drain in the MIDC area of Andheri. BMC officials said, "A 45-year-old lady Vimal Gaikwad drowned in an open drain in the MIDC area of Andheri. She was rescued by the Mumbai fire brigade and sent to Cooper Hospital but was declared brought dead by doctors."

Latest weather update: Maharashtra rains: 45-year-old lady drowns in open drain in Mumbai`s Andheri
In the aftermath of heavy rains in Mumbai on Wednesday, a 45-year-old lady drowned in an open drain in the MIDC area of Andheri. BMC officials said, "A 45-year-old lady Vimal Gaikwad drowned in an open drain in the MIDC area of Andheri. She was rescued by the Mumbai fire brigade and sent to Cooper Hospital but was declared brought dead by doctors."

Latest weather update: Rains disrupt life in Mumbai: vehicles and trains crawl, flights diverted
After a long gap, heavy rains battered Mumbai on Wednesday, inundating low-lying areas, halting local trains in their tracks and forcing the diversion of at least 14 incoming flights. Some roads virtually turned into rivers of fast-moving water as several areas received more than 100 mm of rain in five hours of evening. As local trains stopped between Kurla and Thane stations on the Central line, thousands of commuters were stranded as CSMT and other stations, while there were traffic jams in various places.

Latest weather update: Rains disrupt life in Mumbai: vehicles and trains crawl, flights diverted
After a long gap, heavy rains battered Mumbai on Wednesday, inundating low-lying areas, halting local trains in their tracks and forcing the diversion of at least 14 incoming flights. Some roads virtually turned into rivers of fast-moving water as several areas received more than 100 mm of rain in five hours of evening. As local trains stopped between Kurla and Thane stations on the Central line, thousands of commuters were stranded as CSMT and other stations, while there were traffic jams in various places.

Latest weather update: Mumbai: Woman drowns in nullah after heavy rain
A 45-year-old woman drowned in a nullah overflowing due to heavy rains in suburban Andheri on Wednesday, police said. The incident occurred at around 9.20 pm near gate no. 8 of MIDC, Andheri East, they said. The victim was identified as Vimal Anil Gaikwad.

Latest weather update: Mumbai: Woman drowns in nullah after heavy rain
A 45-year-old woman drowned in a nullah overflowing due to heavy rains in suburban Andheri on Wednesday, police said. The incident occurred at around 9.20 pm near gate no. 8 of MIDC, Andheri East, they said. The victim was identified as Vimal Anil Gaikwad.

Latest weather update: &nbsp;Schools, colleges to remain closed in Pune on Thursday
In view of a heavy rains alert, the Pune district administration has issued orders to keep schools and colleges in Pune city as well as Pimpri Chinchwad area closed on Thursday. District collector Suhas Divase issued the directive after the India Meteorological Department issued an alert that there will be rains coupled with lightning and thunderstorms.

Latest weather update: &nbsp;Schools, colleges to remain closed in Pune on Thursday
In view of a heavy rains alert, the Pune district administration has issued orders to keep schools and colleges in Pune city as well as Pimpri Chinchwad area closed on Thursday. District collector Suhas Divase issued the directive after the India Meteorological Department issued an alert that there will be rains coupled with lightning and thunderstorms.

Holiday for schools and colleges in Mumbai on Thursday amid red alert for rain
Schools and colleges in Mumbai and its suburbs will remain shut on Thursday amid a red alert for heavy rains, officials said. School Education Minister Deepak Kesarkar, the guardian minister for Mumbai city, declared a holiday as heavy rains pounded Mumbai. A Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation official said the holiday has been declared as a precautionary measure as the Met department has issued a red alert predicting extremely heavy rainfall till 8:30 am on Thursday.

Holiday for schools and colleges in Mumbai on Thursday amid red alert for rain
Schools and colleges in Mumbai and its suburbs will remain shut on Thursday amid a red alert for heavy rains, officials said. School Education Minister Deepak Kesarkar, the guardian minister for Mumbai city, declared a holiday as heavy rains pounded Mumbai. A Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation official said the holiday has been declared as a precautionary measure as the Met department has issued a red alert predicting extremely heavy rainfall till 8:30 am on Thursday.

Latest News LIVE Update: Family members of Akshay Shinde, the accused in the Badlapur sexual assault case who was killed in an alleged police shootout earlier this week, are demanding security for his last rites. We are closing the LIVE blog now

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