Mumbai News LIVE Updates: He was in power for many years: Ajit Pawar on Sharad Pawar's constitutional amendment suggestion for Maratha quota
Maharashtra deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar on Saturday took a subtle swipe at his estranged uncle Sharad Pawar over his suggestion of a constitutional amendment to resolve the reservation issue, pointing out that the senior Pawar was in power for long. Amid the hunger strike by Manoj Jarange for reservation for the Maratha community, NCP (SP) chief Sharad Pawar said at a function in Ahilyanagar earlier in the day that the Supreme Court has placed a ceiling of 52 per cent on overall reservations, and a constitutional amendment was necessary (to raise it): PTI

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: He was in power for many years: Ajit Pawar on Sharad Pawar's constitutional amendment suggestion for Maratha quota
Maharashtra deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar on Saturday took a subtle swipe at his estranged uncle Sharad Pawar over his suggestion of a constitutional amendment to resolve the reservation issue, pointing out that the senior Pawar was in power for long. Amid the hunger strike by Manoj Jarange for reservation for the Maratha community, NCP (SP) chief Sharad Pawar said at a function in Ahilyanagar earlier in the day that the Supreme Court has placed a ceiling of 52 per cent on overall reservations, and a constitutional amendment was necessary (to raise it): PTI

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Maharashtra govt has failed to provide Maratha quota protesters with basic facilities, says Uddhav Thackeray&nbsp;&nbsp;
Uddhav Thackeray on Saturday said, "From every corner of Maharashtra, our Marathi brethren have gathered in Mumbai, numbering in the thousands. Braving rain, water, and mud, they are struggling for their just demands. The government has failed to provide them with basic facilities. In such times, I appeal to all Shiv Sainiks to stand united and work tirelessly to provide water, food, and toilet facilities to these brothers and sisters. This is our Maharashtra Dharma": PTI

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Maharashtra govt has failed to provide Maratha quota protesters with basic facilities, says Uddhav Thackeray&nbsp;&nbsp;
Uddhav Thackeray on Saturday said, "From every corner of Maharashtra, our Marathi brethren have gathered in Mumbai, numbering in the thousands. Braving rain, water, and mud, they are struggling for their just demands. The government has failed to provide them with basic facilities. In such times, I appeal to all Shiv Sainiks to stand united and work tirelessly to provide water, food, and toilet facilities to these brothers and sisters. This is our Maharashtra Dharma": PTI

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Train services disrupted on Western Railway after Overhead Wire damaged near Boisar
Railway traffic on the Western Railway line was significantly disrupted on Thursday following the breakage of overhead electric wires on the down line between Boisar and Vangaon stations.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Train services disrupted on Western Railway after Overhead Wire damaged near Boisar
Railway traffic on the Western Railway line was significantly disrupted on Thursday following the breakage of overhead electric wires on the down line between Boisar and Vangaon stations.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Uddhav accuses Maharashtra govt of failing to provide facilities to Maratha protesters
Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray on Saturday accused the Maharashtra government of failing to provide basic facilities to Maratha protesters in the city and appealed to his party workers to help them access water, food, and toilets. Thackeray also spoke to Maratha quota movement leader Manoj Jarange over the phone when his party colleague Ambadas Danve visited the activist at the Azad Maidan in south Mumbai: PTI

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Uddhav accuses Maharashtra govt of failing to provide facilities to Maratha protesters
Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray on Saturday accused the Maharashtra government of failing to provide basic facilities to Maratha protesters in the city and appealed to his party workers to help them access water, food, and toilets. Thackeray also spoke to Maratha quota movement leader Manoj Jarange over the phone when his party colleague Ambadas Danve visited the activist at the Azad Maidan in south Mumbai: PTI

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Maharashtra Cong to begin its campaign against 'vote theft' from Kamptee assembly seat in Nagpur
The Maharashtra Congress will start its state level campaign against "vote theft" from Kamptee constituency in Nagpur district from September 3 as it is the place where Rahul Gandhi first spoke of alleged poll irregularities, party leaders said on Saturday. As part of the 'Vote Thieves, Vacate the Chair' campaign, meetings, signature collection and torch rallies will be held across Maharashtra, Congress leader Prafulla Guddhe Patil said at a press conference. "The campaign will begin from September 3. It will be launched by Maharashtra Congress president Harshwardhan Sapkal. It will reach every household in the state," he said: PTI

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Maharashtra Cong to begin its campaign against 'vote theft' from Kamptee assembly seat in Nagpur
The Maharashtra Congress will start its state level campaign against "vote theft" from Kamptee constituency in Nagpur district from September 3 as it is the place where Rahul Gandhi first spoke of alleged poll irregularities, party leaders said on Saturday. As part of the 'Vote Thieves, Vacate the Chair' campaign, meetings, signature collection and torch rallies will be held across Maharashtra, Congress leader Prafulla Guddhe Patil said at a press conference. "The campaign will begin from September 3. It will be launched by Maharashtra Congress president Harshwardhan Sapkal. It will reach every household in the state," he said: PTI

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Speeding truck crushes six to death in Maharashtra's Beed district
Six men walking on the roadside were killed after being knocked down by a speeding container truck in central Maharashtra's Beed district on Saturday, officials said. The accident occurred around 7.30 am at Namalgaon Phata on the Dhule-Solapur Road, they said. The driver of a container truck lost control of the vehicle, which then ran over six pedestrians, an official said: PTI

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Speeding truck crushes six to death in Maharashtra's Beed district
Six men walking on the roadside were killed after being knocked down by a speeding container truck in central Maharashtra's Beed district on Saturday, officials said. The accident occurred around 7.30 am at Namalgaon Phata on the Dhule-Solapur Road, they said. The driver of a container truck lost control of the vehicle, which then ran over six pedestrians, an official said: PTI

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: History sheeter accused of chain snatching shot dead by Satara cops in Pune; aide held
An alleged chain snatcher with multiple cases against his name was shot dead by Satara police in Maharashtra's Pune district on Saturday after he attacked and injured two personnel while resisting arrest, an official said. The incident took place at 6:30pm in Shikrapur area here, the official added. Three persons had recently snatched gold chains from two women at knife point, following which a trap was laid after information was received that the suspects were in Shikrapur, Satara Superintendent of Police Tushar Doshi said: PTI

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: History sheeter accused of chain snatching shot dead by Satara cops in Pune; aide held
An alleged chain snatcher with multiple cases against his name was shot dead by Satara police in Maharashtra's Pune district on Saturday after he attacked and injured two personnel while resisting arrest, an official said. The incident took place at 6:30pm in Shikrapur area here, the official added. Three persons had recently snatched gold chains from two women at knife point, following which a trap was laid after information was received that the suspects were in Shikrapur, Satara Superintendent of Police Tushar Doshi said: PTI

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Hindu outfits protest use of 'garbage trucks' to ferry Ganesh idols; seek action against officials
The Hindu Janjagruti Samiti (HJS) on Saturday condemned the alleged use of garbage trucks to transport Ganesh idols. It said more than 150 trucks with "vehicle on BMC duty" stickers were stationed near the Diaghar dumping ground here for the purpose. "Action should be taken against civic officials. We have written to Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Deputy CM Eknath Shinde. This is a grave insult to Lord Ganesh and has hurt the sentiments of Hindus," HJS state coordinator Sunil Ghanavat said: PTI

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Hindu outfits protest use of 'garbage trucks' to ferry Ganesh idols; seek action against officials
The Hindu Janjagruti Samiti (HJS) on Saturday condemned the alleged use of garbage trucks to transport Ganesh idols. It said more than 150 trucks with "vehicle on BMC duty" stickers were stationed near the Diaghar dumping ground here for the purpose. "Action should be taken against civic officials. We have written to Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Deputy CM Eknath Shinde. This is a grave insult to Lord Ganesh and has hurt the sentiments of Hindus," HJS state coordinator Sunil Ghanavat said: PTI

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: 204 kg ganja, country-made pistol seized in Mumbai; five held
Mumbai police have seized 204 kilograms of ganja, a country-made pistol and live cartridges, collectively valued at over Rs 70 lakh, and arrested five persons in connection with the seizure, an official said on Saturday. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-crime-news/article/malwani-police-in-mumbai-seize-over-200-kgs-of-ganja-six-held-23591739" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Read more...</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: 204 kg ganja, country-made pistol seized in Mumbai; five held
Mumbai police have seized 204 kilograms of ganja, a country-made pistol and live cartridges, collectively valued at over Rs 70 lakh, and arrested five persons in connection with the seizure, an official said on Saturday. Read more...

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Gambling den busted in Virar
The Mira-Bhayandar Vasai-Virar (MBVV) police has registered an FIR against 14 individuals for their alleged involvement in gambling following a raid on a flat in Virar East. The case was registered under the Maharashtra Prevention of Gambling Act at the Bolinj police station, officials said on Saturday. Acting on a tip-off, a police team raided a flat at the MHADA complex on August 28 and found that a card game of 'teen-patta' was underway there, said senior police inspector Shahuraj Ranavare: PTI

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Gambling den busted in Virar
The Mira-Bhayandar Vasai-Virar (MBVV) police has registered an FIR against 14 individuals for their alleged involvement in gambling following a raid on a flat in Virar East. The case was registered under the Maharashtra Prevention of Gambling Act at the Bolinj police station, officials said on Saturday. Acting on a tip-off, a police team raided a flat at the MHADA complex on August 28 and found that a card game of 'teen-patta' was underway there, said senior police inspector Shahuraj Ranavare: PTI

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Jarange's hunger strike continues on 2nd day as talks with govt fail to yield solution
Maratha quota agitation leader Manoj Jarange on Saturday demanded that the Marathas in Marathwada be declared as belonging to the Kunbi caste and given reservation, as his talks with a government delegation ended inconclusively on the second day of his hunger strike. He also slammed Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis for sending retired High Court judge Sandeep Shinde, who heads a committee set up to expedite the process of granting reservation to the Marathas, to hold talks with him at the Azad Maidan in south Mumbai. "It is not Justice Shinde's job to issue a Government Resolution (GR) announcing grant of reservation to Marathas," Jarange said, vowing to continue the agitation. Azad Maidan Police, meanwhile, extended the permission for the agitation by another day: PTI

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Jarange's hunger strike continues on 2nd day as talks with govt fail to yield solution
Maratha quota agitation leader Manoj Jarange on Saturday demanded that the Marathas in Marathwada be declared as belonging to the Kunbi caste and given reservation, as his talks with a government delegation ended inconclusively on the second day of his hunger strike. He also slammed Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis for sending retired High Court judge Sandeep Shinde, who heads a committee set up to expedite the process of granting reservation to the Marathas, to hold talks with him at the Azad Maidan in south Mumbai. "It is not Justice Shinde's job to issue a Government Resolution (GR) announcing grant of reservation to Marathas," Jarange said, vowing to continue the agitation. Azad Maidan Police, meanwhile, extended the permission for the agitation by another day: PTI

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai police grant permission for Maratha quota agitation for one more day
The police on Saturday evening extended the permission for Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange's agitation at Azad Maidan in south Mumbai by one more day, an official said. This is the second time in two days that the Mumbai police have extended permission to the organisers of the agitation, the official said. Earlier in the day, the Azad Maidan police received an application to allow Jarange's agitation at the venue for another day, officials said. The deadline for the agitation on the ground was 6 pm: PTI

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai police grant permission for Maratha quota agitation for one more day
The police on Saturday evening extended the permission for Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange's agitation at Azad Maidan in south Mumbai by one more day, an official said. This is the second time in two days that the Mumbai police have extended permission to the organisers of the agitation, the official said. Earlier in the day, the Azad Maidan police received an application to allow Jarange's agitation at the venue for another day, officials said. The deadline for the agitation on the ground was 6 pm: PTI

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Maratha quota protest: Mumbai police receive application seeking extension for another day
The Mumbai police on Saturday received an application to allow activist Manoj Jarange's Maratha quota agitation at the Azad Maidan for another day, officials said. With the deadline for using the ground as the venue for Jarange's hunger strike for the second day ending by 6 pm, an application seeking an extension was submitted to the Azad Maidan police station, they said: PTI

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Maratha quota protest: Mumbai police receive application seeking extension for another day
The Mumbai police on Saturday received an application to allow activist Manoj Jarange's Maratha quota agitation at the Azad Maidan for another day, officials said.With the deadline for using the ground as the venue for Jarange's hunger strike for the second day ending by 6 pm, an application seeking an extension was submitted to the Azad Maidan police station, they said: PTI

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: &lsquo;Marathwada Marathas must be declared Kunbis&rsquo;, says Jarange- as reservation stalemate continues &nbsp;
The stalemate over the implementation of the Maratha reservation between activist Manoj Jarange and the Maharashtra government continued on Saturday. The talks between Jarange&nbsp;and the government delegation, comprising Justice Sandeep Shinde, failed to arrive at any agreement. Justice Shinde told Jarange that the state government has given an in-principle approval to implement the Hyderabad Gazette, and the committee will now meet the Cabinet subcommittee to take the discussion further. However, Jarange insisted that the government must declare all Marathas of Marathwada as Kunbis and should be given reservations: IANS

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: &lsquo;Marathwada Marathas must be declared Kunbis&rsquo;, says Jarange- as reservation stalemate continues &nbsp;
The stalemate over the implementation of the Maratha reservation between activist Manoj Jarange and the Maharashtra government continued on Saturday. The talks between Jarange&nbsp;and the government delegation, comprising Justice Sandeep Shinde, failed to arrive at any agreement. Justice Shinde told Jarange that the state government has given an in-principle approval to implement the Hyderabad Gazette, and the committee will now meet the Cabinet subcommittee to take the discussion further. However, Jarange insisted that the government must declare all Marathas of Marathwada as Kunbis and should be given reservations: IANS

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Constitutional amendment needed to resolve quota issues: Sharad Pawar
Amid a renewed Maratha quota agitation in Mumbai, NCP (SP) president Sharad Pawar on Saturday said a constitutional amendment was necessary to resolve these issues, as there is a ceiling on overall reservations. As many as 80 percent Marathas are dependent on farming, but agriculture alone cannot secure their future, making reservations the only option, he said: PTI

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Constitutional amendment needed to resolve quota issues: Sharad Pawar
Amid a renewed Maratha quota agitation in Mumbai, NCP (SP) president Sharad Pawar on Saturday said a constitutional amendment was necessary to resolve these issues, as there is a ceiling on overall reservations. As many as 80 percent Marathas are dependent on farming, but agriculture alone cannot secure their future, making reservations the only option, he said: PTI

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Maratha quota supporters block traffic in south Mumbai. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/photo/in-photos-maratha-quota-supporters-block-traffic-in-south-mumbai-as-protest-intensifies-on-day-2-107134" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">See pics...</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Maratha quota supporters block traffic in south Mumbai. See pics...

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Maharashtra govt is working to resolve Maratha quota issue within legal and constitutional framework, says CM Fadnavis
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Saturday said his government was working to address the demands of Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange within the legal and constitutional framework. The maximum number of decisions for providing education and employment to the Maratha community were taken between 2014 and 2025 (a period during which BJP-led governments have been in power for much of the time), he said: PTI

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Maharashtra govt is working to resolve Maratha quota issue within legal and constitutional framework, says CM Fadnavis
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Saturday said his government was working to address the demands of Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange within the legal and constitutional framework. The maximum number of decisions for providing education and employment to the Maratha community were taken between 2014 and 2025 (a period during which BJP-led governments have been in power for much of the time), he said: PTI

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Have put two truckloads of gravel in Azad Maidan for protesters: BMC
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) on Saturday afternoon claimed that it has put two truckloads of gravel in Azad Maidan and provided necessary civic amenities. Puddles of mud at the protest site have been cleared and two truckloads of gravel have been spread on the access route to level the path. Regular cleaning is being carried out at the protest site and its surrounding areas by the sanitation workers and a medical help desk has been set up to provide healthcare services. Four medical teams and two ambulances are operational 24/7 in the area, it said. "To ensure sufficient lighting in the Azad Maidan area, high-intensity floodlights have been installed with the help of the Mumbai fire brigade," the civic body said: PTI

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Have put two truckloads of gravel in Azad Maidan for protesters: BMC
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) on Saturday afternoon claimed that it has put two truckloads of gravel in Azad Maidan and provided necessary civic amenities. Puddles of mud at the protest site have been cleared and two truckloads of gravel have been spread on the access route to level the path. Regular cleaning is being carried out at the protest site and its surrounding areas by the sanitation workers and a medical help desk has been set up to provide healthcare services. Four medical teams and two ambulances are operational 24/7 in the area, it said. "To ensure sufficient lighting in the Azad Maidan area, high-intensity floodlights have been installed with the help of the Mumbai fire brigade," the civic body said: PTI

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Maratha quota: Protesters claim poor facilities at Azad Maidan, BMC says adequate arrangements made
Protesters gathered for the Manoj Jarange-led Maratha quota agitation at Mumbai's Azad Maidan complained about lack of basic amenities, and non-availability of water and food at the venue, while the civic body said adequate arrangements for sanitation and other facilities have been made. Jarange's indefinite fast to seek quota to the Maratha community entered the second day on Saturday. He is demanding a 10 per cent reservation for Marathas under the Other Backward Classes (OBC) category: PTI

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Maratha quota: Protesters claim poor facilities at Azad Maidan, BMC says adequate arrangements made
Protesters gathered for the Manoj Jarange-led Maratha quota agitation at Mumbai's Azad Maidan complained about lack of basic amenities, and non-availability of water and food at the venue, while the civic body said adequate arrangements for sanitation and other facilities have been made. Jarange's indefinite fast to seek quota to the Maratha community entered the second day on Saturday. He is demanding a 10 per cent reservation for Marathas under the Other Backward Classes (OBC) category: PTI

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Declare Marathwada's Marathas as Kunbis, give quota: Jarange to delegation under retired HC judge
Activist Manoj Jarange on Saturday told a delegation led by retired High Court judge Sandeep Shinde that the government must declare all Marathas of Marathwada as Kunbis and be given reservation. The delegation met Jarange at Azad Maidan in south Mumbai this afternoon. He has been on an indefinite hunger strike since Friday seeking quota in government jobs and education for the Maratha community: PTI

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Declare Marathwada's Marathas as Kunbis, give quota: Jarange to delegation under retired HC judge
Activist Manoj Jarange on Saturday told a delegation led by retired High Court judge Sandeep Shinde that the government must declare all Marathas of Marathwada as Kunbis and be given reservation. The delegation met Jarange at Azad Maidan in south Mumbai this afternoon. He has been on an indefinite hunger strike since Friday seeking quota in government jobs and education for the Maratha community: PTI

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Manoj Jarange continues hunger strike in Mumbai for Maratha quota
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On day two of activist Manoj Jarange Patil&rsquo;s indefinite hunger strike at Azad Maidan, heavy rains worsened conditions for thousands of Maratha quota protesters, sparking anger over lack of food, water, and toilets. Frustration spilled into the streets with a four-hour blockade&hellip; <a href="https://t.co/DUQ7LR1KGn">pic.twitter.com/DUQ7LR1KGn</a>
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Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Manoj Jarange continues hunger strike in Mumbai for Maratha quota

On day two of activist Manoj Jarange Patil&rsquo;s indefinite hunger strike at Azad Maidan, heavy rains worsened conditions for thousands of Maratha quota protesters, sparking anger over lack of food, water, and toilets.Frustration spilled into the streets with a four-hour blockade&hellip; pic.twitter.com/DUQ7LR1KGn
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Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Govt working on Maratha quota issue
Government working to find solution to Maratha quota issue within constitutional framework, says CM Fadnavis: PTI

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Govt working on Maratha quota issue
Government working to find solution to Maratha quota issue within constitutional framework, says CM Fadnavis: PTI

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Talks with govt delegation fail; Jarange firm on continuing protest No headway appeared in sight as the talks between Maratha quota agitation leader Manoj Jarange and a government-appointed delegation ended inconclusively in Mumbai on Saturday. Jarange also slammed Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis for sending former Justice Sandeep Shinde, who heads the committee set up by the state government to expedite the process of granting reservation to the Marathas, to hold parleys with him. "It is not the job of Justice Shinde to issue a Government Resolution (GR) announcing grant of reservation to Marathas," Jarange said, vowing to continue with his two-day-old hunger strike at the Azad Maidan in south Mumbai: PTI

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Talks with govt delegation fail; Jarange firm on continuing protestNo headway appeared in sight as the talks between Maratha quota agitation leader Manoj Jarange and a government-appointed delegation ended inconclusively in Mumbai on Saturday. Jarange also slammed Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis for sending former Justice Sandeep Shinde, who heads the committee set up by the state government to expedite the process of granting reservation to the Marathas, to hold parleys with him. "It is not the job of Justice Shinde to issue a Government Resolution (GR) announcing grant of reservation to Marathas," Jarange said, vowing to continue with his two-day-old hunger strike at the Azad Maidan in south Mumbai: PTI

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Dabbawala leader joins Maratha quota stir, wife handles police duty 
In a unique twist to the Maratha reservation stir, Subhash Talekar, president of the Mumbai Dabbawala Association, is actively participating in the protests, while his wife, Smt. Shwetali Subhash Talekar, a Mumbai police officer, is engaged in managing the police arrangements for the same agitation.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Dabbawala leader joins Maratha quota stir, wife handles police duty
In a unique twist to the Maratha reservation stir, Subhash Talekar, president of the Mumbai Dabbawala Association, is actively participating in the protests, while his wife, Smt. Shwetali Subhash Talekar, a Mumbai police officer, is engaged in managing the police arrangements for the same agitation.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates | mid-day impact: Mega block scheduled on main and harbour line for Sunday cancelled
The Mumbai Railway authorities have announced that the mega block scheduled on the main line and Harbour line for Sunday has been cancelled. All suburban trains will operate as per the regular schedule. Via/ Rajendra B Aklekar.&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates | mid-day impact: Mega block scheduled on main and harbour line for Sunday cancelled
The Mumbai Railway authorities have announced that the mega block scheduled on the main line and Harbour line for Sunday has been cancelled. All suburban trains will operate as per the regular schedule. Via/ Rajendra B Aklekar.&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: IMD sounds yellow alert for Dhule district 
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) Mumbai has issued a yellow warning for the Dhule district on 30 August 2025. The advisory, valid for three hours from 1:00 PM IST, predicts light spells of rain, with the possibility of thunder and lightning accompanied by gusty winds in some areas.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: IMD sounds yellow alert for Dhule district
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) Mumbai has issued a yellow warning for the Dhule district on 30 August 2025. The advisory, valid for three hours from 1:00 PM IST, predicts light spells of rain, with the possibility of thunder and lightning accompanied by gusty winds in some areas.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;Yellow warning issued for parts of Maharashtra
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) Mumbai has issued a yellow warning for several districts in Maharashtra on 30 August 2025. The advisory, valid for three hours from 1:00 PM IST, forecasts light spells of rain in Jalgaon, Nashik, Ratnagiri, Sindhudurg, Kolhapur, Satara, Sangli, Jalna, Hingoli, Parbhani, and Nanded.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;Yellow warning issued for parts of Maharashtra
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) Mumbai has issued a yellow warning for several districts in Maharashtra on 30 August 2025. The advisory, valid for three hours from 1:00 PM IST, forecasts light spells of rain in Jalgaon, Nashik, Ratnagiri, Sindhudurg, Kolhapur, Satara, Sangli, Jalna, Hingoli, Parbhani, and Nanded.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;Committee issues caste and validity certificates for Maratha community members 
The committee is responsible for issuing caste certificates and caste validity certificates to eligible members of the Maratha community, specifically those belonging to the Kunbi, Maratha-Kunbi, and Kunbi-Maratha castes. (ANI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;Committee issues caste and validity certificates for Maratha community members
The committee is responsible for issuing caste certificates and caste validity certificates to eligible members of the Maratha community, specifically those belonging to the Kunbi, Maratha-Kunbi, and Kunbi-Maratha castes. (ANI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Amid Jarange's hunger strike, Maharashtra govt extends Genealogy Committee's term till June 30, 2026 
The Maharashtra government on Saturday extended the term of the Genealogy Committee, chaired by the Tehsildar at the taluka level, until June 30, 2026, amid ongoing Manoj Jarange Patil's hunger strike at Azad Maidan in Mumbai over the Maratha reservation issue. (ANI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Amid Jarange's hunger strike, Maharashtra govt extends Genealogy Committee's term till June 30, 2026
The Maharashtra government on Saturday extended the term of the Genealogy Committee, chaired by the Tehsildar at the taluka level, until June 30, 2026, amid ongoing Manoj Jarange Patil's hunger strike at Azad Maidan in Mumbai over the Maratha reservation issue. (ANI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;On day 2, supporters of Maratha leader Manoj Jharange Patil gather outside BMC headquarters 
On Saturday morning, the Maratha Morcha affected three roads in Mumbai, resulting in diversions for 12 bus routes from 6:30 am onwards.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;On day 2, supporters of Maratha leader Manoj Jharange Patil gather outside BMC headquarters
On Saturday morning, the Maratha Morcha affected three roads in Mumbai, resulting in diversions for 12 bus routes from 6:30 am onwards.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;Manoj Jarange demands Maratha reservation during hunger strike at Azad Maidan 
WATCH | Jarange has been demanding a 10 per cent quota for Marathas under the OBC category. He wants Marathas to be recognised as Kunbis, an agrarian caste included in the OBC category, which will make them eligible for reservation in government jobs and education.&nbsp;
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VIDEO | Mumbai: Activist Manoj Jarange, during his hunger strike at Azad Maidan, says, &ldquo;We want only reservation; the government should not test the patience of the Maratha community.&rdquo; Jarange has been demanding a 10 per cent quota for Marathas under the OBC category. He wants&hellip; <a href="https://t.co/JClq9eFnKP">pic.twitter.com/JClq9eFnKP</a>
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Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;Manoj Jarange demands Maratha reservation during hunger strike at Azad Maidan
WATCH | Jarange has been demanding a 10 per cent quota for Marathas under the OBC category. He wants Marathas to be recognised as Kunbis, an agrarian caste included in the OBC category, which will make them eligible for reservation in government jobs and education.&nbsp;

VIDEO | Mumbai: Activist Manoj Jarange, during his hunger strike at Azad Maidan, says, &ldquo;We want only reservation; the government should not test the patience of the Maratha community.&rdquo;Jarange has been demanding a 10 per cent quota for Marathas under the OBC category. He wants&hellip; pic.twitter.com/JClq9eFnKP
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Mumbai News LIVE Updates: "Avoid CSMT, eastern freeway traffic chaos," Mumbai Traffic Police 
Heavy traffic is also reported on the Eastern Freeway; motorists are requested to refrain from using it. Please plan your journey accordingly and opt for alternate routes, according to the Mumbai Traffic Police.&nbsp;
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Due to on going Agitation at Azad maidan, Motorists are advisd to avoid CSMT and it's adjoining areas, Motorists are also requested to refrain from using eastern freeway due to heavy traffic. Plan your travel and use alternate routes. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MTPTrafficUpdate?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc-Etfw">#MTPTrafficUpdate</a>
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Mumbai News LIVE Updates: "Avoid CSMT, eastern freeway traffic chaos," Mumbai Traffic Police
Heavy traffic is also reported on the Eastern Freeway; motorists are requested to refrain from using it. Please plan your journey accordingly and opt for alternate routes, according to the Mumbai Traffic Police.&nbsp;

Due to on going Agitation at Azad maidan, Motorists are advisd to avoid CSMT and it's adjoining areas,Motorists are also requested to refrain from using eastern freeway due to heavy traffic. Plan your travel and use alternate routes.#MTPTrafficUpdate
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Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;Jarange signals tougher protest if government delays quota decision 
The 43-year-old activist has warned that he will stop taking water in the next two days, and more Marathas will pour into the city if the government delays its decision on the demand for reservation for the community in education and jobs. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;Jarange signals tougher protest if government delays quota decision
The 43-year-old activist has warned that he will stop taking water in the next two days, and more Marathas will pour into the city if the government delays its decision on the demand for reservation for the community in education and jobs. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;Fadnavis assures panel will address Jarange&rsquo;s demands lawfully 
Fadnavis has said the cabinet sub-committee on issues related to the Maratha community was discussing Jarange's demands and will find a solution within the constitutional framework. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;Fadnavis assures panel will address Jarange&rsquo;s demands lawfully
Fadnavis has said the cabinet sub-committee on issues related to the Maratha community was discussing Jarange's demands and will find a solution within the constitutional framework. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: CM Fadnavis assures positive approach on Maratha concerns 
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Friday said that the state government is positive about resolving the issues of the Marathas, if they are social and financial in nature and not related to political reservation. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: CM Fadnavis assures positive approach on Maratha concerns
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Friday said that the state government is positive about resolving the issues of the Marathas, if they are social and financial in nature and not related to political reservation. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Jarange demands Marathas be recognised as Kunbis under OBC 
Jarange is demanding that all Marathas be recognised as Kunbis under OBC for job and education reservations. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Jarange demands Marathas be recognised as Kunbis under OBC
Jarange is demanding that all Marathas be recognised as Kunbis under OBC for job and education reservations. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;Rains turn protest site muddy, Jarange supporters face hardships 
Jarange and his supporters battled mud on the ground due to overnight rains and bemoaned the lack of basic amenities, including a paucity of water in toilets. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;Rains turn protest site muddy, Jarange supporters face hardships
Jarange and his supporters battled mud on the ground due to overnight rains and bemoaned the lack of basic amenities, including a paucity of water in toilets. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Ajit Pawar urges peaceful Maratha protest, assures resolution efforts 
"In this regard, the government has formed a committee under the chairmanship of Radha Krishna Vikhe Patil, and discussions are ongoing with them. The Constitution has given everyone the right to protest, but it should be done peacefully. Our Mahayuti government is making efforts so that no one is forced to take to the streets. I am confident that a solution will certainly be found. The orders given by the court regarding protests must be followed. We are positive about this matter and genuinely want to resolve the issue," Pawar said. (ANI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Ajit Pawar urges peaceful Maratha protest, assures resolution efforts
"In this regard, the government has formed a committee under the chairmanship of Radha Krishna Vikhe Patil, and discussions are ongoing with them. The Constitution has given everyone the right to protest, but it should be done peacefully. Our Mahayuti government is making efforts so that no one is forced to take to the streets. I am confident that a solution will certainly be found. The orders given by the court regarding protests must be followed. We are positive about this matter and genuinely want to resolve the issue," Pawar said. (ANI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Ajit Pawar urges Maratha quota protesters to maintain peace 
Deputy CM Pawar also urged the protesters to follow court orders and maintain peace in the area. (ANI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Ajit Pawar urges Maratha quota protesters to maintain peace
Deputy CM Pawar also urged the protesters to follow court orders and maintain peace in the area. (ANI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Confident that solution will certainly be found: Ajit Pawar on Maratha quota protest 
As Maratha reservation activist Manoj Jarange relaunched his protest in Mumbai's Azad Maidan against the state government, Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar has assured of finding a solution to the demand of providing reservation to the Maratha community. (ANI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Confident that solution will certainly be found: Ajit Pawar on Maratha quota protest
As Maratha reservation activist Manoj Jarange relaunched his protest in Mumbai's Azad Maidan against the state government, Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar has assured of finding a solution to the demand of providing reservation to the Maratha community. (ANI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai Police on Saturday evening extended the permission for Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange's agitation at Azad Maidan in south Mumbai by one more day, an official said. We are closing the LIVE blog now

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai Police on Saturday evening extended the permission for Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange`s agitation at Azad Maidan

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