Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Redeveloping Dharavi means building a new city, says CM
Dharavi alone has a population of 10 lakh. Redeveloping Dharavi means building a new city, Fadnavis said, adding that when the government decided to redevelop Dharavi, it was decided that housing will be provided to all.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Redeveloping Dharavi means building a new city, says CM
Dharavi alone has a population of 10 lakh. Redeveloping Dharavi means building a new city, Fadnavis said, adding that when the government decided to redevelop Dharavi, it was decided that housing will be provided to all.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Dharavi redevelopment project will not be successful if its nature is changed, says Fadnavis Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Thursday said Dharavi is a centre for economic activity and cannot be viewed as a slum alone and stressed that its redevelopment project will not be successful if its nature is changed. Speaking at an event where keys of new houses were handed to the residents of BDD chawl that underwent redevelopment, Fadnavis said if one looks at Maharashtra, there are three-four cities that have a population of over 10 lakh. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Dharavi redevelopment project will not be successful if its nature is changed, says FadnavisMaharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Thursday said Dharavi is a centre for economic activity and cannot be viewed as a slum alone and stressed that its redevelopment project will not be successful if its nature is changed. Speaking at an event where keys of new houses were handed to the residents of BDD chawl that underwent redevelopment, Fadnavis said if one looks at Maharashtra, there are three-four cities that have a population of over 10 lakh. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai Metro One ties up with Indian Overseas Bank for `scan and pay` facility and mobile QR ticketing
Mumbai Metro One on Thursday announced a new partnership with Indian Overseas Bank (IOB) to introduce the scan-and-pay facility and mobile quick response (QR) ticketing across the Versova&ndash;Andheri&ndash;Ghatkopar (VAG) corridor. The move aims to provide commuters with faster, safer, and more convenient ticketing options. MMOPL in a press release said that the initiative reflects its ongoing efforts to adopt innovative, commuter-focused solutions and support India&rsquo;s vision for a digital economy. The metro operator said the initiative is aimed at not just moving trains but &ldquo;moving the entire city towards a more connected, convenient and smarter mobility future.&rdquo;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai Metro One ties up with Indian Overseas Bank for `scan and pay` facility and mobile QR ticketing
Mumbai Metro One on Thursday announced a new partnership with Indian Overseas Bank (IOB) to introduce the scan-and-pay facility and mobile quick response (QR) ticketing across the Versova&ndash;Andheri&ndash;Ghatkopar (VAG) corridor. The move aims to provide commuters with faster, safer, and more convenient ticketing options. MMOPL in a press release said that the initiative reflects its ongoing efforts to adopt innovative, commuter-focused solutions and support India&rsquo;s vision for a digital economy. The metro operator said the initiative is aimed at not just moving trains but &ldquo;moving the entire city towards a more connected, convenient and smarter mobility future.&rdquo;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: State had kept original deadline for March
While the original deadline was March this year, it was extended to April-end, then to June-end and further to August 15, which now has been pushed further to November-end. The circular issued by state transport commissioner Vivek Bhimanwar this evening said all Regional Transport Offices (RTOs) have been ordered to impose restrictions on works like transfer of vehicle ownership, change of address as well as adding or removing hypothecation if vehicles are not fitted with HSRP. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: State had kept original deadline for March
While the original deadline was March this year, it was extended to April-end, then to June-end and further to August 15, which now has been pushed further to November-end. The circular issued by state transport commissioner Vivek Bhimanwar this evening said all Regional Transport Offices (RTOs) have been ordered to impose restrictions on works like transfer of vehicle ownership, change of address as well as adding or removing hypothecation if vehicles are not fitted with HSRP. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;Man dies after suffering electric shock at food processing unit in Thane district 
A 44-year-old worker died after suffering an electric shock at a food processing unit in Maharashtra`s Thane district, police said on Thursday. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;Man dies after suffering electric shock at food processing unit in Thane district
A 44-year-old worker died after suffering an electric shock at a food processing unit in Maharashtra`s Thane district, police said on Thursday. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Maharashtra govt pushes back HSRP affixing deadline for old vehicles from Aug 15 to Nov-end The Maharashtra transport department on Thursday declared November-end as the new deadline for fitting of High Security Registration Plate (HSRP) to vehicles registered before April 1, 2019. This is the fourth time the government has extended the deadline for affixing HSRP to old vehicles.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Maharashtra govt pushes back HSRP affixing deadline for old vehicles from Aug 15 to Nov-endThe Maharashtra transport department on Thursday declared November-end as the new deadline for fitting of High Security Registration Plate (HSRP) to vehicles registered before April 1, 2019. This is the fourth time the government has extended the deadline for affixing HSRP to old vehicles.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Two workers killed as large glass sheet falls on them during its shifting at factory 
Two workers died after a big sheet of glass fell on them while they were shifting it at a factory located in Vasai town of Maharashtra`s Palghar district, police said on Thursday. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Two workers killed as large glass sheet falls on them during its shifting at factory
Two workers died after a big sheet of glass fell on them while they were shifting it at a factory located in Vasai town of Maharashtra`s Palghar district, police said on Thursday. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Dabbawala experience centre depicts 135-year-old journey 
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Thursday inaugurated the Mumbai Dabbawala International Experience Centre, a gallery depicting the 135-year-old journey of the city`s famed tiffin carriers. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Dabbawala experience centre depicts 135-year-old journey
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Thursday inaugurated the Mumbai Dabbawala International Experience Centre, a gallery depicting the 135-year-old journey of the city`s famed tiffin carriers. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Army brass band performs at CST ahead of Independence Day 
The Indian Army brass band performed outside Mumbai&rsquo;s CST station on Thursday, kicking off celebrations ahead of the 79th Independence Day.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Army brass band performs at CST ahead of Independence Day
The Indian Army brass band performed outside Mumbai&rsquo;s CST station on Thursday, kicking off celebrations ahead of the 79th Independence Day.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: BMC Commissioner Bhushan Gagrani to hoist flag on Independence Day 
On the 78th Independence Day anniversary, BMC Commissioner and Administrator Bhushan Gagrani will hoist the national flag at the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation headquarters on Friday, at 8:10 a.m. Senior civic officials will be present for the ceremony, which will take place at the iconic heritage building in South Mumbai.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: BMC Commissioner Bhushan Gagrani to hoist flag on Independence Day
On the 78th Independence Day anniversary, BMC Commissioner and Administrator Bhushan Gagrani will hoist the national flag at the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation headquarters on Friday, at 8:10 a.m. Senior civic officials will be present for the ceremony, which will take place at the iconic heritage building in South Mumbai.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: RBI announces underwriting auction results for two government securities 
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Thursday announced the results of the underwriting auction conducted for Additional Competitive Underwriting (ACU) of two Government of India securities, setting cut-off commission rates for primary dealers. According to the central bank, the auction was held on August 14, 2025, for the 6.01 per cent Government Security (GS) 2030 and a new Government Security maturing in 2055. (ANI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: RBI announces underwriting auction results for two government securities
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Thursday announced the results of the underwriting auction conducted for Additional Competitive Underwriting (ACU) of two Government of India securities, setting cut-off commission rates for primary dealers. According to the central bank, the auction was held on August 14, 2025, for the 6.01 per cent Government Security (GS) 2030 and a new Government Security maturing in 2055. (ANI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;MHADA took charge of BDD redevelopment in my first term: Fadnavis
Fadnavis said four to five plans were prepared by different real estate developers, but they were only interested in the saleable area. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;MHADA took charge of BDD redevelopment in my first term: Fadnavis
Fadnavis said four to five plans were prepared by different real estate developers, but they were only interested in the saleable area. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;Developer-led plan was a key hurdle in BDD redevelopment: Fadnavis
A major hurdle, Fadnavis pointed out, was the expectation that a real estate developer will redevelop the BDD chawls located in Worli, central Mumbai. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;Developer-led plan was a key hurdle in BDD redevelopment: Fadnavis
A major hurdle, Fadnavis pointed out, was the expectation that a real estate developer will redevelop the BDD chawls located in Worli, central Mumbai. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;Fadnavis recalls 90-year-old legal battles in BDD redevelopment
Recalling the hurdles faced while undertaking the redevelopment project, which turned chawls, housing Marathi-speaking people working in Mumbai`s mills and factories in single-room dwellings, into modern homes in high-rises, he said there were litigations as old as 90 years. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;Fadnavis recalls 90-year-old legal battles in BDD redevelopment
Recalling the hurdles faced while undertaking the redevelopment project, which turned chawls, housing Marathi-speaking people working in Mumbai`s mills and factories in single-room dwellings, into modern homes in high-rises, he said there were litigations as old as 90 years. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: BDD chawls are a witness to Mumbai&rsquo;s history, says Fadnavis
Speaking at an event after handing over keys of new homes to 556 eligible residents, Fadnavis noted BDD (Bombay Development Directorate) chawls (buildings divided into small rooms) were not just low-cost housing units, but a witness to the history of Mumbai`s social and economic transformation. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: BDD chawls are a witness to Mumbai&rsquo;s history, says Fadnavis
Speaking at an event after handing over keys of new homes to 556 eligible residents, Fadnavis noted BDD (Bombay Development Directorate) chawls (buildings divided into small rooms) were not just low-cost housing units, but a witness to the history of Mumbai`s social and economic transformation. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: BDD chawl residents told to treasure new flats for future generations
As over 550 families got possession of their new flats under the BDD chawl redevelopment project in Worli, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Thursday urged them not to sell their properties and preserve them as "gold" to be passed on to the next generation.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: BDD chawl residents told to treasure new flats for future generations
As over 550 families got possession of their new flats under the BDD chawl redevelopment project in Worli, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Thursday urged them not to sell their properties and preserve them as "gold" to be passed on to the next generation.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Police register case against fraudsters
Following the complaint, authorities registered a case of cheating against seven unknown fraudsters under applicable sections of the Indian Penal Code and the Information Technology Act, the official confirmed.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Police register case against fraudsters
Following the complaint, authorities registered a case of cheating against seven unknown fraudsters under applicable sections of the Indian Penal Code and the Information Technology Act, the official confirmed.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Victim discovers fraud, reports to police
However, when the person later contacted both the firms to withdraw money, they refused to send the profit and the principal amount to him. After realising that he was cheated, the person approached the police.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Victim discovers fraud, reports to police
However, when the person later contacted both the firms to withdraw money, they refused to send the profit and the principal amount to him.After realising that he was cheated, the person approached the police.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Instagram advertisements lures second investment from victim
On July 15, the victim came across an Instagram ad promoting share investments in a financial services firm. Following instructions from the app he downloaded, he deposited Rs 21.25 lakh into multiple accounts, with the app falsely showing his total investment and profit as Rs 1.46 crore, police said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Instagram advertisements lures second investment from victim
On July 15, the victim came across an Instagram ad promoting share investments in a financial services firm. Following instructions from the app he downloaded, he deposited Rs 21.25 lakh into multiple accounts, with the app falsely showing his total investment and profit as Rs 1.46 crore, police said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Massive fake returns displayed on victim`s account
He deposited Rs 30.65 lakh in various accounts to invest in shares, and the details showed the return to him as Rs 1.23 crore, the official said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Massive fake returns displayed on victim`s account
He deposited Rs 30.65 lakh in various accounts to invest in shares, and the details showed the return to him as Rs 1.23 crore, the official said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Victim was then directed to a trading app
After the victim showed interest, she sent him a link through which he downloaded a mobile app.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Victim was then directed to a trading app
After the victim showed interest, she sent him a link through which he downloaded a mobile app.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Fraudsters reach out individually via WhatsApp
A few days later, he received a WhatsApp message from a woman inquiring if he was interested in investing in share trading.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Fraudsters reach out individually via WhatsApp
A few days later, he received a WhatsApp message from a woman inquiring if he was interested in investing in share trading.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Retired banker targeted through WhatsApp share tips
The victim, a retired nationalised bank employee, said he was added to a WhatsApp group in June where the admin shared tips on share trading.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Retired banker targeted through WhatsApp share tips
The victim, a retired nationalised bank employee, said he was added to a WhatsApp group in June where the admin shared tips on share trading.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai retiree lodges complaint after share trading scam
The victim, a resident of Goregaon, filed a complaint on Tuesday at the North Region Cyber Police Station against the unidentified fraudsters, an official reported on Wednesday.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai retiree lodges complaint after share trading scam
The victim, a resident of Goregaon, filed a complaint on Tuesday at the North Region Cyber Police Station against the unidentified fraudsters, an official reported on Wednesday.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj Vihar Zone on Mumbai Coastal Road to open Friday 
The 5.25-kilometre Vihar Zone of the Mumbai Coastal Road, named Dharmaveer Swarajya Rakshak Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj, along with four pedestrian underpasses, will be opened to the public this Friday.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj Vihar Zone on Mumbai Coastal Road to open Friday
The 5.25-kilometre Vihar Zone of the Mumbai Coastal Road, named Dharmaveer Swarajya Rakshak Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj, along with four pedestrian underpasses, will be opened to the public this Friday.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: 5.25-km Vihar Zone, 4 pedestrian underpasses open to public 
The 5.25-kilometre Vihar Zone of the Mumbai Coastal Road, named Dharmaveer Swarajya Rakshak Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj, along with four pedestrian underpasses, is being inaugurated today.
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Mumbai News LIVE Updates: 5.25-km Vihar Zone, 4 pedestrian underpasses open to public
The 5.25-kilometre Vihar Zone of the Mumbai Coastal Road, named Dharmaveer Swarajya Rakshak Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj, along with four pedestrian underpasses, is being inaugurated today.

?️धर्मवीर, स्वराज्यरक्षक, छत्रपती संभाजी महाराज मुंबई किनारी रस्त्यावरील ५.२५ किलोमीटर लांबीचे विहार क्षेत्र, चार पादचारी भुयारी मार्ग यांचे लोकार्पण आज होत आहे. या प्रकल्पाची माहिती देणारी चित्रफीत...?@CMOMaharashtra @mieknathshinde @AjitPawarSpeaks @ShelarAshish&hellip; pic.twitter.com/xTMWqRlVon
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Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;CM Fadnavis to inaugurates major city infrastructure projects today 
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis inaugurates a series of key infrastructure projects in Mumbai. The projects include the Mumbai Metro Training Institute, the Santacruz&ndash;Chembur Link Road flyover, the Malvani staff housing complex, the Kalanagar sub-flyover Arm-D, and the CSMIA Metro Station on Line 3, which will provide direct connectivity to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;CM Fadnavis to inaugurates major city infrastructure projects today
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis inaugurates a series of key infrastructure projects in Mumbai. The projects include the Mumbai Metro Training Institute, the Santacruz&ndash;Chembur Link Road flyover, the Malvani staff housing complex, the Kalanagar sub-flyover Arm-D, and the CSMIA Metro Station on Line 3, which will provide direct connectivity to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;MMRDA updates on key city infrastructure projects
The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) has provided updates on several key infrastructure projects across the city.&nbsp;
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Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;MMRDA updates on key city infrastructure projects
The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) has provided updates on several key infrastructure projects across the city.&nbsp;
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Mumbai News LIVE Updates: CM Devendra Fadnavis hands over 556 rehabilitation flats in Worli
Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis handed over 556 rehabilitation flats under the Worli BDD Chawl Redevelopment Project.
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Mumbai News LIVE Updates: CM Devendra Fadnavis hands over 556 rehabilitation flats in Worli
Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis handed over 556 rehabilitation flats under the Worli BDD Chawl Redevelopment Project.
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Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai, suburbs and Raigad to see moderate to heavy rain over next 3 hours
Mumbai and suburban areas including the districts of Raigad are likely to receive `moderate to heavy rainfall` for next three hours, reported Government of Maharashtra.&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai, suburbs and Raigad to see moderate to heavy rain over next 3 hours
Mumbai and suburban areas including the districts of Raigad are likely to receive `moderate to heavy rainfall` for next three hours, reported Government of Maharashtra.&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: 
Visuals seen on the official `X` account of IANS show rain showers at Goregaon railway station.&nbsp;
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Mumbai News LIVE Updates: 
Visuals seen on the official `X` account of IANS show rain showers at Goregaon railway station.&nbsp;

Mumbai, Maharashtra: Rain lashes parts of the city(Visuals from Goregaon Station) pic.twitter.com/W43EwYSo6W
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Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai witnesses heavy rain as IMD sounds `yellow` alert for the city today
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Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai witnesses heavy rain as IMD sounds `yellow` alert for the city today

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Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Man injured in axe attack; accused held
A man was seriously injured when he was attacked with an axe in public view in Kamla Park area of Palghar on Wednesday, police said. Locals overpowered the accused, identified as Ajay Ram, tied him to a tree and thrashed him before calling the police. The victim, identified as Babulal Phulchand Yadav, sustained serious injuries, an official said. Police suspect a personal dispute between Yadav and Ram triggered the attack.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Man injured in axe attack; accused held
A man was seriously injured when he was attacked with an axe in public view in Kamla Park area of Palghar on Wednesday, police said. Locals overpowered the accused, identified as Ajay Ram, tied him to a tree and thrashed him before calling the police. The victim, identified as Babulal Phulchand Yadav, sustained serious injuries, an official said. Police suspect a personal dispute between Yadav and Ram triggered the attack.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai: Mulund man&rsquo;s wheels held hostage in parking war
A Mulund-based software engineer, Sachin Kapure, has been struggling for the past 30 days to get back his car and bike after the Lok-Nisarg Society committee clamped and seized them inside the premises. Despite filing a complaint with the Mulund police, officers have failed to assist him. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-mulund-mans-wheels-held-hostage-in-parking-war-23589393">Read more.</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai: Mulund man&rsquo;s wheels held hostage in parking war
A Mulund-based software engineer, Sachin Kapure, has been struggling for the past 30 days to get back his car and bike after the Lok-Nisarg Society committee clamped and seized them inside the premises. Despite filing a complaint with the Mulund police, officers have failed to assist him. Read more.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Pigeon feeding row: BMC willing to relent, HC says not so fast
The Bombay High Court on Wednesday constituted a committee to examine the BMC&rsquo;s decision to close kabutarkhanas across the city and to ascertain their impact on the larger issue of public health. A division bench of Justices Girish S Kulkarni and Arif S Doctor was hearing writ petitions filed by animal rights activists and trustees of the Jain temple adjoining the Dadar Kabutarkhana Trust, challenging the BMC&rsquo;s crackdown on kabutarkhanas. This crackdown followed an oral directive issued by the Maharashtra government last month to shut them down. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/pigeon-feeding-row-bmc-willing-to-relent-hc-says-not-so-fast-23589397">Read more.</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Pigeon feeding row: BMC willing to relent, HC says not so fast
The Bombay High Court on Wednesday constituted a committee to examine the BMC&rsquo;s decision to close kabutarkhanas across the city and to ascertain their impact on the larger issue of public health. A division bench of Justices Girish S Kulkarni and Arif S Doctor was hearing writ petitions filed by animal rights activists and trustees of the Jain temple adjoining the Dadar Kabutarkhana Trust, challenging the BMC&rsquo;s crackdown on kabutarkhanas. This crackdown followed an oral directive issued by the Maharashtra government last month to shut them down. Read more.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai rains: City`s water reserves hit plateau as monsoon peak month ends
In the past fortnight, Mumbai&rsquo;s drinking water stock from its seven lakes has remained stagnant at 89.2 per cent, even as July &mdash; the wettest month of the city&rsquo;s four-month-long southwest monsoon &mdash; has ended. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-rains-citys-water-reserves-hit-plateau-as-monsoon-peak-month-ends-23589398">Read more.</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai rains: City`s water reserves hit plateau as monsoon peak month ends
In the past fortnight, Mumbai&rsquo;s drinking water stock from its seven lakes has remained stagnant at 89.2 per cent, even as July &mdash; the wettest month of the city&rsquo;s four-month-long southwest monsoon &mdash; has ended. Read more.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Light to moderate rain likely in next 3-4 hours, says IMD
Nowcast warning issued at 0400 Hrs IST dated 14 - 08 - 2025 : Light to Moderate spells of rain very likely to occur at isolated places in the district of Mumbai, Thane, Raigad, Ratnagiri, Sindhudurg, Nanded, Dharashiv during next 3-4 hours, said IMD.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Light to moderate rain likely in next 3-4 hours, says IMD
Nowcast warning issued at 0400 Hrs IST dated 14 - 08 - 2025 : Light to Moderate spells of rain very likely to occur at isolated places in the district of Mumbai, Thane, Raigad, Ratnagiri, Sindhudurg, Nanded, Dharashiv during next 3-4 hours, said IMD.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Thursday said Dharavi is a centre for economic activity and cannot be viewed as a slum alone and stressed that its redevelopment project will not be successful if its nature is changed. We are closing the LIVE blog now

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