Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Action `definitely amounted to using criminal force to deter informant from discharging his duty`, says judge
Being his duty to stop the accused, the policeman caught hold of the accused, still he did not stop and accelerated his motorcycle, the court said. The judge stressed that the behaviour and action of the accused "definitely amounted to using criminal force to deter the informant from discharging his duty".

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Action `definitely amounted to using criminal force to deter informant from discharging his duty`, says judge
Being his duty to stop the accused, the policeman caught hold of the accused, still he did not stop and accelerated his motorcycle, the court said. The judge stressed that the behaviour and action of the accused "definitely amounted to using criminal force to deter the informant from discharging his duty".

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: `Accused had disobeyed order of public servant,` rules court
It claimed that the constable sustained injuries, his uniform was torn, and his glasses were broken during the ordeal. The court, after reviewing the evidence on record, found that "the accused had disobeyed the order of a public servant".

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: `Accused had disobeyed order of public servant,` rules court
It claimed that the constable sustained injuries, his uniform was torn, and his glasses were broken during the ordeal. The court, after reviewing the evidence on record, found that "the accused had disobeyed the order of a public servant".

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Constable was dragged 100 feet along the road when he asked for documents
However, instead of complying, Gosaliya attempted to flee on his motorcycle. When constable Zende grabbed the rider`s arm to stop him, Gosaliya accelerated, dragging the constable for approximately 100 feet along the road, the prosecution said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Constable was dragged 100 feet along the road when he asked for documents
However, instead of complying, Gosaliya attempted to flee on his motorcycle. When constable Zende grabbed the rider`s arm to stop him, Gosaliya accelerated, dragging the constable for approximately 100 feet along the road, the prosecution said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Constable stopped man`s motorcycle and asked for documents
At around 12.15 pm, he stopped Gosaliya`s motorcycle on suspicion. When asked for documents, Gosaliya admitted they were at his nearby home, the prosecution said. The constable allowed him to get the documents from home, but instructed him to hire an autorickshaw, and even provided him with Rs 30 for the fare.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Constable stopped man`s motorcycle and asked for documents
At around 12.15 pm, he stopped Gosaliya`s motorcycle on suspicion. When asked for documents, Gosaliya admitted they were at his nearby home, the prosecution said. The constable allowed him to get the documents from home, but instructed him to hire an autorickshaw, and even provided him with Rs 30 for the fare.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Cop was posted in Borivali at an anti-chain snatching point
The incident took place over a decade ago on April 21, 2015. According to the prosecution, constable Jagdish Bhimrao Zende was on duty at an anti-chain snatching point in suburban Borivali.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Cop was posted in Borivali at an anti-chain snatching point
The incident took place over a decade ago on April 21, 2015. According to the prosecution, constable Jagdish Bhimrao Zende was on duty at an anti-chain snatching point in suburban Borivali.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Court says accused &lsquo;dragged constable by breaking command&rsquo;
In the detailed order available on Friday, the court ruled that the accused dragged the constable by "breaking the command", caused simple injuries to him and thereby deterred him from discharging his duty. "I find that the provisions of both these sections are very well attracted in this case," the court said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Court says accused &lsquo;dragged constable by breaking command&rsquo;
In the detailed order available on Friday, the court ruled that the accused dragged the constable by "breaking the command", caused simple injuries to him and thereby deterred him from discharging his duty. "I find that the provisions of both these sections are very well attracted in this case," the court said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Man gets two-year jail for dragging police constable 100 ft with motorcycle A court here has sentenced a 24-year-old businessman to two years of simple imprisonment for dragging a police constable nearly 100 feet with his motorcycle in 2015. Additional sessions judge K R Deshpande (Dindoshi court) found the accused, Sagar Gosaliya, guilty of offences under Indian Penal Code (IPC) sections 353 (assault or criminal force to deter public servant from discharge of his duty) and 332 (voluntarily causing hurt to deter public servant from his duty). (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Man gets two-year jail for dragging police constable 100 ft with motorcycleA court here has sentenced a 24-year-old businessman to two years of simple imprisonment for dragging a police constable nearly 100 feet with his motorcycle in 2015. Additional sessions judge K R Deshpande (Dindoshi court) found the accused, Sagar Gosaliya, guilty of offences under Indian Penal Code (IPC) sections 353 (assault or criminal force to deter public servant from discharge of his duty) and 332 (voluntarily causing hurt to deter public servant from his duty). (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Seat-sharing between BJP, Shinde Sena to reflect &lsquo;public interest&rsquo;, says Chavan
He held a separate meeting with Shinde on Thursday night where they agreed that municipal elections in Mumbai and other cities should be fought as a united alliance, said Chavan. All election-related decisions will be taken collectively by senior leaders including Fadnavis, Shinde and Ajit Pawar, he said, adding that seat-sharing will reflect "public interest and local conditions."

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Seat-sharing between BJP, Shinde Sena to reflect &lsquo;public interest&rsquo;, says Chavan
He held a separate meeting with Shinde on Thursday night where they agreed that municipal elections in Mumbai and other cities should be fought as a united alliance, said Chavan. All election-related decisions will be taken collectively by senior leaders including Fadnavis, Shinde and Ajit Pawar, he said, adding that seat-sharing will reflect "public interest and local conditions."

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: BJP to form committees for seat-sharing and civic poll strategy, says state party chief
Committees will be formed at the party level to finalise seat sharing, said the state BJP chief. As per Fadnavis`s suggestion, a committee of key office-bearers will be set up to handle further planning for the civic elections with the aim of contesting the polls "positively and collectively", he said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: BJP to form committees for seat-sharing and civic poll strategy, says state party chief
Committees will be formed at the party level to finalise seat sharing, said the state BJP chief. As per Fadnavis`s suggestion, a committee of key office-bearers will be set up to handle further planning for the civic elections with the aim of contesting the polls "positively and collectively", he said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Fadnavis, Shinde emphasised need to evolve structured mechanism for formulating joint strategy
"Fadnavis and Shinde emphasised the need to evolve a structured mechanism for formulating a joint strategy. All leaders expressed the view that the Mumbai civic polls and elections to other major corporations should be fought as a unified alliance," he said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Fadnavis, Shinde emphasised need to evolve structured mechanism for formulating joint strategy
"Fadnavis and Shinde emphasised the need to evolve a structured mechanism for formulating a joint strategy. All leaders expressed the view that the Mumbai civic polls and elections to other major corporations should be fought as a unified alliance," he said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: BJP core committee reviews civic poll preparations
The BJP`s core committee also discussed poll preparations, he said. Municipal corporation elections were likely to be held in January, while zilla parishad polls could be delayed as the matter of reservations in these polls was still pending in the High Court, Chavan said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: BJP core committee reviews civic poll preparations
The BJP`s core committee also discussed poll preparations, he said. Municipal corporation elections were likely to be held in January, while zilla parishad polls could be delayed as the matter of reservations in these polls was still pending in the High Court, Chavan said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: BJP&ndash;Sena strains surface as BJP inducts local Sena leaders in Thane
Tensions were also apparent between the BJP and Sena as the saffron party inducted some local Sena leaders into its fold in Thane district, Shinde`s bastion. Speaking at a press conference here, Chavan said Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, Deputy Chief Minister Shinde, Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule and he held a meeting recently to discuss the roadmap for the civic and zilla parishad elections.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: BJP&ndash;Sena strains surface as BJP inducts local Sena leaders in Thane
Tensions were also apparent between the BJP and Sena as the saffron party inducted some local Sena leaders into its fold in Thane district, Shinde`s bastion. Speaking at a press conference here, Chavan said Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, Deputy Chief Minister Shinde, Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule and he held a meeting recently to discuss the roadmap for the civic and zilla parishad elections.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mahayuti allies to contest civic elections in Mumbai, elsewhere together, says Maharashtra BJP chief Maharashtra BJP president Ravindra Chavan on Friday said the ruling parties in the state will contest the coming municipal corporation and local body elections as part of the Mahayuti alliance. The ruling alliance consists of the BJP, Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena and Ajit Pawar-led Nationalist Congress Party. However, in the fist phase of the elections, the allies were seen contesting against each other in many places. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mahayuti allies to contest civic elections in Mumbai, elsewhere together, says Maharashtra BJP chiefMaharashtra BJP president Ravindra Chavan on Friday said the ruling parties in the state will contest the coming municipal corporation and local body elections as part of the Mahayuti alliance. The ruling alliance consists of the BJP, Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena and Ajit Pawar-led Nationalist Congress Party. However, in the fist phase of the elections, the allies were seen contesting against each other in many places. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Malaria cases below one in most Maharashtra districts Except for Mumbai City, Mumbai Suburban and Gadchiroli districts, the state`s malaria annual parasite incidence is below one, Abitkar said.&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Malaria cases below one in most Maharashtra districtsExcept for Mumbai City, Mumbai Suburban and Gadchiroli districts, the state`s malaria annual parasite incidence is below one, Abitkar said.&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: India ramps up Malaria testing as zero-case target nears Responding to another question, the minister said that the country has set a target of bringing malaria cases to zero by 2027 and eradicating it by 2030. Between January and October 2024, 1,84,78,344 blood samples were tested. It was increased to 1,99,57,902 during January to October 2025, he said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: India ramps up Malaria testing as zero-case target nearsResponding to another question, the minister said that the country has set a target of bringing malaria cases to zero by 2027 and eradicating it by 2030. Between January and October 2024, 1,84,78,344 blood samples were tested. It was increased to 1,99,57,902 during January to October 2025, he said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: COVID-19 death rise in Maharashtra despite fewer cases In a written reply to a question by NCP legislator Sachin Patil, he said that 35 people died of COVID-19 between January and October 2024, while 46 deaths were recorded during the corresponding period in 2025. The rise in fatalities came even though the number of <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/maharashtra-covid-19-breakout-mumbai-reports-eight-new-covid-19-cases-25-across-maharashtra-active-tally-at-256-23577622" rel="nofollow">infections</a> fell sharply. Maharashtra documented 5,524 COVID-19 cases from January to October 2024, compared to 2,781 cases during the same period this year.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: COVID-19 death rise in Maharashtra despite fewer casesIn a written reply to a question by NCP legislator Sachin Patil, he said that 35 people died of COVID-19 between January and October 2024, while 46 deaths were recorded during the corresponding period in 2025. The rise in fatalities came even though the number of infections fell sharply. Maharashtra documented 5,524 COVID-19 cases from January to October 2024, compared to 2,781 cases during the same period this year.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Maharashtra records marginal rise in COVID-19 complication deaths in 2025; cases fall Maharashtra Public Health Minister Prakash Abitkar said on Friday that the state recorded a slight increase in deaths linked to COVID-19 complications this year despite fewer reported infections. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Maharashtra records marginal rise in COVID-19 complication deaths in 2025; cases fallMaharashtra Public Health Minister Prakash Abitkar said on Friday that the state recorded a slight increase in deaths linked to COVID-19 complications this year despite fewer reported infections. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: State records high child mortality, govt cites Malnutrition data He also referred to the Sample Registration System 2022, released by the Registrar General of India, which estimated Maharashtra`s neonatal mortality rate at 11 per 1,000 live births, lower than the national average of 23. Abitkar said the state government has adopted multiple measures under the Integrated Child Development Services programme to reduce malnutrition.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: State records high child mortality, govt cites Malnutrition dataHe also referred to the Sample Registration System 2022, released by the Registrar General of India, which estimated Maharashtra`s neonatal mortality rate at 11 per 1,000 live births, lower than the national average of 23. Abitkar said the state government has adopted multiple measures under the Integrated Child Development Services programme to reduce malnutrition.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: 203 SAM and 2,666 MAM cases recorded in Maharashtra: Health Dept Citing the state health department`s data as of November 2025, Abitkar said 203 children were identified as suffering from Severe Acute Malnutrition (SAM) and 2,666 from Moderate Acute Malnutrition. The proportion of underweight children was recorded at 0.23 per cent, while 1.48 per cent fell in the moderately underweight category.&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: 203 SAM and 2,666 MAM cases recorded in Maharashtra: Health DeptCiting the state health department`s data as of November 2025, Abitkar said 203 children were identified as suffering from Severe Acute Malnutrition (SAM) and 2,666 from Moderate Acute Malnutrition. The proportion of underweight children was recorded at 0.23 per cent, while 1.48 per cent fell in the moderately underweight category.&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Malnutrition, infant deaths remain high; 138 cases reported in Palghar The figure includes infants and children under five admitted to government facilities, as well as cases of severe malnutrition. The minister also said that 138 infant deaths have been recorded in the tribal-dominated Palghar district.&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Malnutrition, infant deaths remain high; 138 cases reported in PalgharThe figure includes infants and children under five admitted to government facilities, as well as cases of severe malnutrition. The minister also said that 138 infant deaths have been recorded in the tribal-dominated Palghar district.&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Seven Maharashtra districts report 14,526 child deaths in three years According to the minister, between 2022-23 and 2024-25, Pune, Mumbai, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Nagpur, Amravati, Akola and Yavatmal districts collectively reported 14,526 child deaths.&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Seven Maharashtra districts report 14,526 child deaths in three yearsAccording to the minister, between 2022-23 and 2024-25, Pune, Mumbai, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Nagpur, Amravati, Akola and Yavatmal districts collectively reported 14,526 child deaths.&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp; Mumbai Customs seizes hydroponic weed worth Rs 43 crore
The Customs department has seized nearly 43 kilograms of hydroponic weed worth around Rs 43 crore at the Mumbai international airport, and arrested five passengers who arrived from Bangkok separately, officials said on Friday.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp; Mumbai Customs seizes hydroponic weed worth Rs 43 crore
The Customs department has seized nearly 43 kilograms of hydroponic weed worth around Rs 43 crore at the Mumbai international airport, and arrested five passengers who arrived from Bangkok separately, officials said on Friday.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Multiple dog bite cases reported in Goregaon West Residents of Motilal Nagar in Goregaon West, Mumbai, are living in fear after a stray dog bit multiple people in the area. Locals claimed that the dog jumps on the nearby locals and attacks them without warning. The dog has reportedly bitten residents on the face, chest, back, and shoulder. The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) is also trying to catch the dog.&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Multiple dog bite cases reported in Goregaon WestResidents of Motilal Nagar in Goregaon West, Mumbai, are living in fear after a stray dog bit multiple people in the area. Locals claimed that the dog jumps on the nearby locals and attacks them without warning. The dog has reportedly bitten residents on the face, chest, back, and shoulder. The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) is also trying to catch the dog.&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Shinde announces new regulatory framework to reform Mumbai`s pagdi system Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Thursday announced that a separate regulatory framework will be created to free Mumbai from the pagdi system in the Legislative Assembly and to ensure fair and proper redevelopment of pagdi buildings, a press release from the CM`s Secretariat said. Deputy CM Shinde also stated that the rights of both tenants and landlords will be protected.&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Shinde announces new regulatory framework to reform Mumbai`s pagdi systemDeputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Thursday announced that a separate regulatory framework will be created to free Mumbai from the pagdi system in the Legislative Assembly and to ensure fair and proper redevelopment of pagdi buildings, a press release from the CM`s Secretariat said. Deputy CM Shinde also stated that the rights of both tenants and landlords will be protected.&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Aaditya Thackeray`s criticism over government`s decision on the pagdi system Responding to Aaditya Thackeray`s criticism of the government`s decision on the pagdi system, Shinde today said, "Those living under the pagdi system are common people, not builders. Those who always speak the builder`s language, what can I say to them? I`ll only say this - this is a historic decision. We have resolved long-pending issues of Mumbaikars." <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/maharashtra-govt-to-soon-announce-new-rules-to-redevelop-mumbais-pagadi-buildings-eknath-shinde-23607323?mumbai-mumbai-news-article-breakingnews" rel="nofollow">Read More</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Aaditya Thackeray`s criticism over government`s decision on the pagdi systemResponding to Aaditya Thackeray`s criticism of the government`s decision on the pagdi system, Shinde today said, "Those living under the pagdi system are common people, not builders. Those who always speak the builder`s language, what can I say to them? I`ll only say this - this is a historic decision. We have resolved long-pending issues of Mumbaikars." Read More

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: We`ll contest as Mahayuti, fight on development agenda, Eknath Shinde Eknath Shinde on Friday said that the <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/maharashtra-govt-to-soon-announce-new-rules-to-redevelop-mumbais-pagadi-buildings-eknath-shinde-23607323?news-mumbai-breakingnews" rel="nofollow">Mahayuti</a> alliance will contest the upcoming elections together at both local and state levels, highlighting that the government`s development work over the past three-and-a-half years will be the foundation of their campaign. (ANI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: We`ll contest as Mahayuti, fight on development agenda, Eknath ShindeEknath Shinde on Friday said that the Mahayuti alliance will contest the upcoming elections together at both local and state levels, highlighting that the government`s development work over the past three-and-a-half years will be the foundation of their campaign. (ANI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: A direct contest will be seen between the ruling Mahayuti, opposition and other parties The civic polls are expected to see a <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/maharashtra-local-body-elections-mahayuti-and-mva-set-for-major-face-off-as-first-phase-of-local-body-polls-begins-on-dec-2-23605795" rel="nofollow">direct contest</a> between the ruling Mahayuti, comprising the BJP, Shiv Sena (Shinde faction) and NCP (Ajit Pawar faction) and the opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi, which includes the Congress, Shiv Sena (UBT) (Uddhav Thackeray faction) and NCP (Sharad Pawar faction or NCP-SP) and other contesting parties.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: A direct contest will be seen between the ruling Mahayuti, opposition and other partiesThe civic polls are expected to see a direct contest between the ruling Mahayuti, comprising the BJP, Shiv Sena (Shinde faction) and NCP (Ajit Pawar faction) and the opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi, which includes the Congress, Shiv Sena (UBT) (Uddhav Thackeray faction) and NCP (Sharad Pawar faction or NCP-SP) and other contesting parties.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mahayuti allies vow unity, bar workers from switching sides State BJP president Chandrashekhar Bawankule and senior Shiv Sena leader Ravindra Chavan were also present. According to the Shiv Sena`s release, both parties discussed fighting the civic polls unitedly as Mahayuti. Both sides have also agreed that BJP and Shiv Sena workers will not be allowed to switch sides.&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mahayuti allies vow unity, bar workers from switching sidesState BJP president Chandrashekhar Bawankule and senior Shiv Sena leader Ravindra Chavan were also present. According to the Shiv Sena`s release, both parties discussed fighting the civic polls unitedly as Mahayuti. Both sides have also agreed that BJP and Shiv Sena workers will not be allowed to switch sides.&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: 90 minute meeting took place between CM Fadnavis and Dy CM Eknath Shinde for the upcoming municipal elections Meanwhile, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Monday held a 90-minute closed-door meeting where the ruling Mahayuti decided to contest the upcoming municipal elections, including in Mumbai and Thane, together, an official release said.&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: 90 minute meeting took place between CM Fadnavis and Dy CM Eknath Shinde for the upcoming municipal electionsMeanwhile, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Monday held a 90-minute closed-door meeting where the ruling Mahayuti decided to contest the upcoming municipal elections, including in Mumbai and Thane, together, an official release said.&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: CM Fadnavis says, `Maharashtra becomes first state to deploy AI platform for cybercrime policing`
Maharashtra has become the first Indian state to equip its police force with an artificial intelligence-powered platform to speed up cybercrime investigations. The AI-driven system, called MahaCrimeOS AI, was unveiled at the Microsoft AI Tour in Mumbai, marking a major step in India`s digital policing efforts.
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Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Shinde on seat sharing: Many aspriants, all will be accomodated On seat-sharing concerns within the alliance, Shinde admitted that there are always many aspirants. "When there`s an alliance, there are always many aspirants, but we`ll accommodate them at other suitable places," he said. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/maharashtra-congress-demands-white-paper-as-bjp-led-mahayuti-marks-one-year-in-office-23606433" rel="nofollow">Read More</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Shinde on seat sharing: Many aspriants, all will be accomodatedOn seat-sharing concerns within the alliance, Shinde admitted that there are always many aspirants. "When there`s an alliance, there are always many aspirants, but we`ll accommodate them at other suitable places," he said. Read More

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Sharad Pawar turns 85; rare and unseen moments from his political journey
Sharad Pawar, president of the Nationalist Congress Party (SP) and Rajya Sabha MP, celebrates his 85th birthday on December 12, reflecting a remarkable five-decade political career marked by Maharashtra leadership, Union ministerial roles, electoral victories, and enduring prominence in Indian politics. Here are some snapshots showing his political journey. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/photo/in-photos-sharad-pawar-turns-85-a-glimpse-into-the-ncp-sp-chief-s-political-journey-108671/1" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">See Pics&nbsp;</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Sharad Pawar turns 85; rare and unseen moments from his political journey
Sharad Pawar, president of the Nationalist Congress Party (SP) and Rajya Sabha MP, celebrates his 85th birthday on December 12, reflecting a remarkable five-decade political career marked by Maharashtra leadership, Union ministerial roles, electoral victories, and enduring prominence in Indian politics. Here are some snapshots showing his political journey. See Pics&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Shinde to fight contest as Mahayuti at the local and senior levels "We will contest as Mahayuti at both the local and senior levels. In the past three and a half years, we`ve carried out several development projects and presented them before the people. We will fight this election on the strength of development and our agenda of progress. The public is wise," Shinde said to the media.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Shinde to fight contest as Mahayuti at the local and senior levels"We will contest as Mahayuti at both the local and senior levels. In the past three and a half years, we`ve carried out several development projects and presented them before the people. We will fight this election on the strength of development and our agenda of progress. The public is wise," Shinde said to the media.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai: Man arrested for allegedly flashing and harassing women in Aarey Colony
Aarey police have arrested a 38-year-old man, Ishrat Khan, for allegedly flashing, masturbating and making obscene gestures at women in the Royal Palms and Aarey Colony area. Police said the accused, an egg supplier, regularly visited hotels and shops in the locality to deliver eggs. During these rounds, he allegedly targeted women, exposing himself and making vulgar gestures. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-man-arrested-for-allegedly-flashing-and-harassing-women-in-aarey-colony-23607365">Read more.</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai: Man arrested for allegedly flashing and harassing women in Aarey Colony
Aarey police have arrested a 38-year-old man, Ishrat Khan, for allegedly flashing, masturbating and making obscene gestures at women in the Royal Palms and Aarey Colony area. Police said the accused, an egg supplier, regularly visited hotels and shops in the locality to deliver eggs. During these rounds, he allegedly targeted women, exposing himself and making vulgar gestures. Read more.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Businessman duped of Rs 3 cr by financial advisors; Mumbai police recover amount
The Santacruz police have prevented a businessman from losing R3 crore after two individuals allegedly hacked his mobile phone, sold shares, and purchased penny stocks worth Rs 1.5 crore. During the investigation, the police sought assistance from the National Stock Exchange (NSE) and Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE). <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/businessman-duped-of-rs-3-cr-by-financial-advisors-mumbai-police-recover-amount-23607368">Read more.</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Businessman duped of Rs 3 cr by financial advisors; Mumbai police recover amount
The Santacruz police have prevented a businessman from losing R3 crore after two individuals allegedly hacked his mobile phone, sold shares, and purchased penny stocks worth Rs 1.5 crore. During the investigation, the police sought assistance from the National Stock Exchange (NSE) and Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE). Read more.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai Police recover 5,000 stolen phones in 15-day crackdown
Over the past 15 days, the Mumbai Police have recovered over 5000 mobile phones owned by Mumbaikars that were stolen or had gone missing but were reactivated with new SIM cards. Most of these devices were traced to Uttar Pradesh, Jharkhand, and other northern states, pointing to a well-organised interstate syndicate dealing in stolen phones. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-police-recover-5000-stolen-phones-in-15-day-crackdown-23607367">Read more.</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai Police recover 5,000 stolen phones in 15-day crackdown
Over the past 15 days, the Mumbai Police have recovered over 5000 mobile phones owned by Mumbaikars that were stolen or had gone missing but were reactivated with new SIM cards. Most of these devices were traced to Uttar Pradesh, Jharkhand, and other northern states, pointing to a well-organised interstate syndicate dealing in stolen phones. Read more.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai: Sion school swaps annual day glamour for real-world skill training
With December comes the season of annual day rehearsals in schools across Mumbai. But in a bold departure from tradition, Lion MP Bhuta School in Sion has replaced the usual dance and drama programmes with something far more practical, an event that teaches its students real-world skills.<a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-sion-school-swaps-annual-day-glamour-for-real-world-skill-training-23607366"> Read more.</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai: Sion school swaps annual day glamour for real-world skill training
With December comes the season of annual day rehearsals in schools across Mumbai. But in a bold departure from tradition, Lion MP Bhuta School in Sion has replaced the usual dance and drama programmes with something far more practical, an event that teaches its students real-world skills. Read more.

Thane to face 50 per cent water cut for four days as major pipeline undergoes repairs
Residents across Thane will face a 50 per cent water cut for the next four days after a major malfunction was reported in a key water pipeline that supplies the city. The 1000 mm diameter pipeline, which carries water from the Pise Dam to the Temghar Water Treatment Plant, developed a fresh fault near Kalyan Phata on Thursday (December 11) during ongoing work by Mahanagar Gas, officials said. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/thane-to-face-50-per-cent-water-cut-for-four-days-as-major-pipeline-undergoes-repairs-23607403">Read more.</a>

Thane to face 50 per cent water cut for four days as major pipeline undergoes repairs
Residents across Thane will face a 50 per cent water cut for the next four days after a major malfunction was reported in a key water pipeline that supplies the city. The 1000 mm diameter pipeline, which carries water from the Pise Dam to the Temghar Water Treatment Plant, developed a fresh fault near Kalyan Phata on Thursday (December 11) during ongoing work by Mahanagar Gas, officials said. Read more.

One dead, two injured as part of balcony collapses near Masjid railway station in Mumbai&nbsp;
One person died and two others were injured after a portion of a balcony collapsed near Masjid railway station in Mumbai on Thursday night, civic officials said. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-one-dead-two-injured-as-part-of-balcony-collapses-near-masjid-railway-station-23607342">Read more.</a>

One dead, two injured as part of balcony collapses near Masjid railway station in Mumbai&nbsp;
One person died and two others were injured after a portion of a balcony collapsed near Masjid railway station in Mumbai on Thursday night, civic officials said. Read more.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Ghodbunder Road traffic alert: Major restrictions announced for Dec 12&ndash;14; what drivers must know
Those travelling on Ghodbunder Road this weekend have been asked to brace for major diversions. The Thane Traffic Police have announced that road maintenance and resurfacing work will take place from December 12 to 14, affecting several key stretches. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/thane-traffic-advisory-major-traffic-diversions-on-ghodbunder-road-from-december-12-to-14-23607256">Read more.</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Ghodbunder Road traffic alert: Major restrictions announced for Dec 12&ndash;14; what drivers must know
Those travelling on Ghodbunder Road this weekend have been asked to brace for major diversions. The Thane Traffic Police have announced that road maintenance and resurfacing work will take place from December 12 to 14, affecting several key stretches. Read more.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: BMC announces 24-hour water cut in parts of Mumbai on December 12 and 13, check list of affected areas
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) on Tuesday announced a 24-hour water cut in parts of Mumbai on December 12 and 13. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-water-cut-bmc-announces-24-hour-water-cut-in-parts-of-mumbai-on-december-12-and-13-check-list-of-affected-areas-23607017?us-news-breakingnews">Read more.</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: BMC announces 24-hour water cut in parts of Mumbai on December 12 and 13, check list of affected areas
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) on Tuesday announced a 24-hour water cut in parts of Mumbai on December 12 and 13. Read more.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Railway police expose mobile theft, digital fraud racket; four nabbed from Nashik
The Government Railway Police (GRP) have busted a gang involved in stealing mobile phones and siphoning money through illegal online transfers after arresting four persons from Nashik, an official said here on Thursday. He said the gang`s method of operation involved borrowing mobile phones under the pretext of making a call and fleeing with them. The GRP had received a complaint from a 24-year-old Kolkata resident in August about theft of his mobile phone at the Lokmanya Tilak Terminus and subsequent transfer of Rs 40,700 from his bank account, the official said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Railway police expose mobile theft, digital fraud racket; four nabbed from Nashik
The Government Railway Police (GRP) have busted a gang involved in stealing mobile phones and siphoning money through illegal online transfers after arresting four persons from Nashik, an official said here on Thursday. He said the gang`s method of operation involved borrowing mobile phones under the pretext of making a call and fleeing with them. The GRP had received a complaint from a 24-year-old Kolkata resident in August about theft of his mobile phone at the Lokmanya Tilak Terminus and subsequent transfer of Rs 40,700 from his bank account, the official said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Policy for relocating slum dwellers from Sanjay Gandhi National Park ready: Shinde
Maharashtra deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Thursday informed the Legislative Assembly that the government has prepared a policy to shift tribal families and about 25,000 slum dwellers living inside Mumbai`s Sanjay Gandhi National Park (SGNP). The government plans to rehabilitate tribal families within the same area, while the slum dwellers who had encroached on forest land would be shifted to no-development zones within a 5-km radius of the park. The shifting will help free a large area of forest land, said Shinde who holds the urban development portfolio.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Policy for relocating slum dwellers from Sanjay Gandhi National Park ready: Shinde
Maharashtra deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Thursday informed the Legislative Assembly that the government has prepared a policy to shift tribal families and about 25,000 slum dwellers living inside Mumbai`s Sanjay Gandhi National Park (SGNP). The government plans to rehabilitate tribal families within the same area, while the slum dwellers who had encroached on forest land would be shifted to no-development zones within a 5-km radius of the park. The shifting will help free a large area of forest land, said Shinde who holds the urban development portfolio.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Action taken against boats from other states fishing off Maharashtra coast: minister
Action has been taken against eight fishing boats from other states for intruding into Maharashtra`s maritime waters and Rs 34 lakh in fine were recovered from them in 2025, the Maharashtra government told the legislative council here on Thursday. In a written reply to a question by Sunil Shinde, fisheries minister Nitesh Rane admitted that boats from other states fishing illegally near Maharashtra coast was an issue.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Action taken against boats from other states fishing off Maharashtra coast: minister
Action has been taken against eight fishing boats from other states for intruding into Maharashtra`s maritime waters and Rs 34 lakh in fine were recovered from them in 2025, the Maharashtra government told the legislative council here on Thursday. In a written reply to a question by Sunil Shinde, fisheries minister Nitesh Rane admitted that boats from other states fishing illegally near Maharashtra coast was an issue.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Gangster Nilesh Ghaywal declared proclaimed offender in cheating case
A Pune court has declared fugitive gangster Nilesh Ghaywal a proclaimed offender in a cheating case. Ghaywal, who is believed to be in the UK, has more than 25 cases registered against him, including 10 filed since September 17 this year when his associates allegedly shot a man in the city in a road rage incident. The proclamation order paves the way for police to seize his property if he does not appear before the court, said an official.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Gangster Nilesh Ghaywal declared proclaimed offender in cheating case
A Pune court has declared fugitive gangster Nilesh Ghaywal a proclaimed offender in a cheating case. Ghaywal, who is believed to be in the UK, has more than 25 cases registered against him, including 10 filed since September 17 this year when his associates allegedly shot a man in the city in a road rage incident. The proclamation order paves the way for police to seize his property if he does not appear before the court, said an official.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Man held in Mumbai for duping people by promising them cheaper MHADA flats
Police have arrested a 53-year-old man in Mumbai for cheating people by promising them flats of state-run housing agency MHADA at rates cheaper than market prices, officials said on Thursday. The accused was identified as Jitendra Sukhlal Rathod, who was nabbed by a team of the police`s Economic Offences Wing (EOW) on Wednesday from the Chembur area, an official said. During probe it was revealed that at least eight cases of cheating and forgery were registered against Rathod in various police stations since 2022.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Man held in Mumbai for duping people by promising them cheaper MHADA flats
Police have arrested a 53-year-old man in Mumbai for cheating people by promising them flats of state-run housing agency MHADA at rates cheaper than market prices, officials said on Thursday. The accused was identified as Jitendra Sukhlal Rathod, who was nabbed by a team of the police`s Economic Offences Wing (EOW) on Wednesday from the Chembur area, an official said. During probe it was revealed that at least eight cases of cheating and forgery were registered against Rathod in various police stations since 2022.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Housemaid arrested for theft of jewellery worth Rs 3.5 crore
Mumbai Police has arrested a domestic help for allegedly stealing jewellery and diamonds worth Rs 3.57 crore from the house of a 93-year-old woman who lives in Marine Drive area here. The accused was identified as Archana Salvi, a resident of Kalyan, an official said. The incident occurred between April 27 and July 26 this year at the Bharti Bhuvan building, and came to light when the old woman`s son, who works in Dubai, visited his mother and found that the jewellery was missing. Police kept Salvi, who had worked there as a temporary help, under surveillance and found financial transactions amounting to lakhs of rupees in her account. She was detained and later placed under arrest as she admitted to the crime, the official said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Housemaid arrested for theft of jewellery worth Rs 3.5 crore
Mumbai Police has arrested a domestic help for allegedly stealing jewellery and diamonds worth Rs 3.57 crore from the house of a 93-year-old woman who lives in Marine Drive area here. The accused was identified as Archana Salvi, a resident of Kalyan, an official said. The incident occurred between April 27 and July 26 this year at the Bharti Bhuvan building, and came to light when the old woman`s son, who works in Dubai, visited his mother and found that the jewellery was missing. Police kept Salvi, who had worked there as a temporary help, under surveillance and found financial transactions amounting to lakhs of rupees in her account. She was detained and later placed under arrest as she admitted to the crime, the official said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: A court here has sentenced a 24-year-old businessman to two years of simple imprisonment for dragging a police constable nearly 100 feet with his motorcycle in 2015. We are closing the LIVE blog now

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: The constable sustained injuries, his uniform was torn, and his glasses were broken during the ordeal. We are closing the blog now

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