Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Security cover was cut after threat review, Siddique family tells HC
However, the same was reduced after a threat perception review was carried out by the concerned authorities. On Tuesday, a bench of Justices A S Gadkari and R R Bhonsale was informed by the family`s lawyer Pradip Gharat that Zeeshan had in November this year submitted a representation to the concerned committee seeking higher security cover.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Security cover was cut after threat review, Siddique family tells HC
However, the same was reduced after a threat perception review was carried out by the concerned authorities. On Tuesday, a bench of Justices A S Gadkari and R R Bhonsale was informed by the family`s lawyer Pradip Gharat that Zeeshan had in November this year submitted a representation to the concerned committee seeking higher security cover.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Shehzaan Siddique tells HC he sought police protection weeks before murder
Shehzeen, in her plea, said her husband had repeatedly raised security concerns and sought restoration of police protection weeks before his murder. After Siddique`s murder, Zeeshan was provided with police security after he filed an application for the same.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Shehzaan Siddique tells HC he sought police protection weeks before murder
Shehzeen, in her plea, said her husband had repeatedly raised security concerns and sought restoration of police protection weeks before his murder. After Siddique`s murder, Zeeshan was provided with police security after he filed an application for the same.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Baba Siddique`s widow moves HC seeking transfer of probe to independent agency
Baba Siddique`s widow Shehzeen had filed a petition in HC seeking transfer of the investigation into her husband`s murder to an "independent and impartial agency". Baba Siddique was shot dead by three assailants outside son Zeeshan`s office in Bandra on the night of October 12, 2024.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Baba Siddique`s widow moves HC seeking transfer of probe to independent agency
Baba Siddique`s widow Shehzeen had filed a petition in HC seeking transfer of the investigation into her husband`s murder to an "independent and impartial agency". Baba Siddique was shot dead by three assailants outside son Zeeshan`s office in Bandra on the night of October 12, 2024.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: HC asks Maharashtra govt to decide on Zeeshan Siddique`s plea for higher security The Bombay High Court on Tuesday directed the Maharashtra government to decide on a representation submitted by former MLA Zeeshan Siddique seeking higher security cover in the wake of getting extortion calls since August this year. Zeeshan Siddique, son of late NCP leader and former MLA Baba Siddique who was killed in October last year, had claimed that his security cover was reduced from the Y+ category earlier this year. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: HC asks Maharashtra govt to decide on Zeeshan Siddique`s plea for higher securityThe Bombay High Court on Tuesday directed the Maharashtra government to decide on a representation submitted by former MLA Zeeshan Siddique seeking higher security cover in the wake of getting extortion calls since August this year. Zeeshan Siddique, son of late NCP leader and former MLA Baba Siddique who was killed in October last year, had claimed that his security cover was reduced from the Y+ category earlier this year. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: BMC initiates Citywide enforcement drive
The BMC said the drive was conducted at a war footing by its Licensing Department to ensure strict compliance with election rules. The removed materials included political hoardings, banners, kiosks, stickers, flex boards, flags, signboards and wall writings, an official statement said. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/bmc-election-2026-mumbai-civic-body-begins-crack-down-as-mcc-comes-into-effect-1323-political-banners-and-293-flags-removed-23608032" rel="nofollow">Read More</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: BMC initiates Citywide enforcement drive
The BMC said the drive was conducted at a war footing by its Licensing Department to ensure strict compliance with election rules. The removed materials included political hoardings, banners, kiosks, stickers, flex boards, flags, signboards and wall writings, an official statement said. Read More

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Large number of illegal political banners removed
The <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/bmc-election-2026-over-one-crore-voters-in-mumbai-to-decide-civic-bodys-future-in-january-polls-23608019" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Mumbai</a> civic body recorded several cases and removed a large number of illegal political advertisements from government, public and private properties across the city. Civic officials said the drive will continue throughout the election period to ensure free and fair polls. Political parties and candidates have been warned against violating election norms, especially by putting up advertisements without permission. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/bmc-election-2026-mumbai-civic-body-begins-crack-down-as-mcc-comes-into-effect-1323-political-banners-and-293-flags-removed-23608032" rel="nofollow">Read More</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Large number of illegal political banners removed
The Mumbai civic body recorded several cases and removed a large number of illegal political advertisements from government, public and private properties across the city. Civic officials said the drive will continue throughout the election period to ensure free and fair polls. Political parties and candidates have been warned against violating election norms, especially by putting up advertisements without permission. Read More

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: BMC begins crack down as MCC comes into effect, 1323 political banners and 293 flags removed
Ahead of the <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/bmc-election-2026-shiv-sena-ubt-and-raj-thackerays-mns-to-ally-for-mumbai-civic-polls-announcement-likely-soon-says-sanjay-raut-23608005" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">BMC Election 2026</a> in January, the Mumbai civic body has launched a crackdown on political banners, posters, hoardings and flags in the city as the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) came into effect on Monday. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/bmc-election-2026-mumbai-civic-body-begins-crack-down-as-mcc-comes-into-effect-1323-political-banners-and-293-flags-removed-23608032" rel="nofollow">Read More</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: BMC begins crack down as MCC comes into effect, 1323 political banners and 293 flags removed
Ahead of the BMC Election 2026 in January, the Mumbai civic body has launched a crackdown on political banners, posters, hoardings and flags in the city as the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) came into effect on Monday. Read More

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Rohit Pawar criticises NCP MLA Sangram Jagtap
Rohit Pawar criticised <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/news/india-news/article/never-thought-ncp-would-split-but-it-happened-says-sharad-pawar-23564421" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">NCP MLA</a> Sangram Jagtap, who recently urged people to buy Diwali items only from Hindu traders, a statement that aligned with the BJP`s narrative. Though Ajit Pawar reprimanded him, Jagtap remained unapologetic.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Rohit Pawar criticises NCP MLA Sangram Jagtap
Rohit Pawar criticised NCP MLA Sangram Jagtap, who recently urged people to buy Diwali items only from Hindu traders, a statement that aligned with the BJP`s narrative. Though Ajit Pawar reprimanded him, Jagtap remained unapologetic.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Rohit Pawar alleges BJP poaching MLAs from Mahayuti ahead of 2029 polls
The Sharad Pawar-led <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/maharashtra-bjp-poaching-mlas-from-mahayuti-ahead-of-2029-polls-alleges-ncp-sp-leader-rohit-pawar-23599008" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Nationalist Congress Party</a> (NCP SP) leader Rohit Pawar alleged that the BJP was systematically poaching MLAs from the ruling Mahayuti allies in Maharashtra, including Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena and the Ajit Pawar-led NCP ahead of the 2029 elections.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Rohit Pawar alleges BJP poaching MLAs from Mahayuti ahead of 2029 polls
The Sharad Pawar-led Nationalist Congress Party (NCP SP) leader Rohit Pawar alleged that the BJP was systematically poaching MLAs from the ruling Mahayuti allies in Maharashtra, including Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena and the Ajit Pawar-led NCP ahead of the 2029 elections.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Rohit Pawar alleges BJP sidelining allies, flags cracks within Mahayuti
NCP (SP) leader <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mscb-scam-ncp-sp-mla-rohit-pawar-appears-before-special-court-in-mumbai-23590528" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Rohit Pawar</a> on Tuesday launched a sharp attack on the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), claiming that recent statements made by leaders within the Mahayuti alliance during the municipal council elections have exposed growing internal discord.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Rohit Pawar alleges BJP sidelining allies, flags cracks within Mahayuti
NCP (SP) leader Rohit Pawar on Tuesday launched a sharp attack on the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), claiming that recent statements made by leaders within the Mahayuti alliance during the municipal council elections have exposed growing internal discord.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Over one crore voters in Mumbai to decide BMC`s future in Jan polls
Over one crore voters in <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/politics-news/article/bmc-2026-poll-bmc-28-municipal-corporations-to-go-to-polls-on-jan-15-heres-all-you-need-to-know-about-upcoming-civic-elections-23607854" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Mumbai</a> will decide who governs the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) for the next five years when elections to the country&rsquo;s richest civic body are held next month. The BMC on Tuesday published the final electoral rolls on its official portal, showing a total of 1,03,44,315 voters spread across all 227 wards of Mumbai.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Over one crore voters in Mumbai to decide BMC`s future in Jan polls
Over one crore voters in Mumbai will decide who governs the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) for the next five years when elections to the country&rsquo;s richest civic body are held next month. The BMC on Tuesday published the final electoral rolls on its official portal, showing a total of 1,03,44,315 voters spread across all 227 wards of Mumbai.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Sanjay Raut asserts, `Real battle will be for Mumbai`
Sanjay Raut said that although elections will be held in 29 municipal corporations across Maharashtra, the &ldquo;real battle&rdquo; will be for Mumbai. He noted that the city has a special political and historical significance, having played a key role in the Samyukta Maharashtra movement, (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Sanjay Raut asserts, `Real battle will be for Mumbai`
Sanjay Raut said that although elections will be held in 29 municipal corporations across Maharashtra, the &ldquo;real battle&rdquo; will be for Mumbai. He noted that the city has a special political and historical significance, having played a key role in the Samyukta Maharashtra movement, (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Shiv Sena (UBT) and MNS to ally for polls; announcement likely soon, says Sanjay Raut
Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut on Tuesday said that his party and the Raj Thackeray-led Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) will contest the upcoming <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/bmc-elections-2026-in-numbers-did-you-know-seats-voters-wards-that-matter-statistics-key-figures-23607962" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">BMC Election 2026</a> together, reported the PTI. He said that the alliance which was likely to be announced soon will also be in major cities, including Thane, Pune and Nashik apart from Mumbai. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/bmc-election-2026-shiv-sena-ubt-and-raj-thackerays-mns-to-ally-for-mumbai-civic-polls-announcement-likely-soon-says-sanjay-raut-23608005" rel="nofollow">Read More</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Shiv Sena (UBT) and MNS to ally for polls; announcement likely soon, says Sanjay Raut
Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut on Tuesday said that his party and the Raj Thackeray-led Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) will contest the upcoming BMC Election 2026 together, reported the PTI. He said that the alliance which was likely to be announced soon will also be in major cities, including Thane, Pune and Nashik apart from Mumbai. Read More

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Shinde Sena begin seat-sharing talks with BJP for Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar civic polls Asked about alliance with the BJP in Chhatrapati <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/maharashtra-legislator-sanjay-shirsat-takes-charge-as-cidco-chairman-23395990" rel="nofollow">Sambhajinagar</a> for the January 15 civic polls, Shirsat said, "We will sit and discuss (seat-sharing) with BJP today. This will be the first round of talks." The Shinde-led Shiv Sena should contest more seats than the BJP in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, he said, pointing out that two out of the three MLAs from Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar are of his party.&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Shinde Sena begin seat-sharing talks with BJP for Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar civic pollsAsked about alliance with the BJP in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar for the January 15 civic polls, Shirsat said, "We will sit and discuss (seat-sharing) with BJP today. This will be the first round of talks." The Shinde-led Shiv Sena should contest more seats than the BJP in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, he said, pointing out that two out of the three MLAs from Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar are of his party.&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Shirsat says that Sena (UBT), MNS only focuses on Mumbai civic polls&nbsp; Claiming that the opposition`s Maha Vikas Aghadi alliance was nowhere visible on the ground, Shirsat claimed that winning the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation was the only aim of the Shiv Sena (UBT) and MNS. "They are not paying attention to (the rest of) Maharashtra which will benefit the Mahayuti alliance," he added.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Shirsat says that Sena (UBT), MNS only focuses on Mumbai civic polls&nbsp;Claiming that the opposition`s Maha Vikas Aghadi alliance was nowhere visible on the ground, Shirsat claimed that winning the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation was the only aim of the Shiv Sena (UBT) and MNS. "They are not paying attention to (the rest of) Maharashtra which will benefit the Mahayuti alliance," he added.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Shirsat claims Sena (UBT) controlled by Rahul Gandhi, Sharad Pawar Responding to Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut`s jibe that the Shinde-led Shiv Sena is controlled by Union minister Amit Shah, Shirsat said that the Sena (UBT) was "in the possession of Rahul Gandhi and Sharad Pawar."&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Shirsat claims Sena (UBT) controlled by Rahul Gandhi, Sharad PawarResponding to Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut`s jibe that the Shinde-led Shiv Sena is controlled by Union minister Amit Shah, Shirsat said that the Sena (UBT) was "in the possession of Rahul Gandhi and Sharad Pawar."&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Shirsat says Sena (UBT) abandoned Hindutva, questions party unity and campaigning "(Uddhav) Thackeray left the Hindutva ideology when he formed an alliance with the Congress and NCP. They have never contested elections for party workers. They do it for themselves. I doubt whether senior people from Shiv Sena (UBT) will work under the leadership of Aaditya Thackeray. I also wonder how much Uddhav Thackeray will move around the state for campaigning (for civic elections)," said Shirsat, who belongs to the rival Sena faction led by deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde.&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Shirsat says Sena (UBT) abandoned Hindutva, questions party unity and campaigning"(Uddhav) Thackeray left the Hindutva ideology when he formed an alliance with the Congress and NCP. They have never contested elections for party workers. They do it for themselves. I doubt whether senior people from Shiv Sena (UBT) will work under the leadership of Aaditya Thackeray. I also wonder how much Uddhav Thackeray will move around the state for campaigning (for civic elections)," said Shirsat, who belongs to the rival Sena faction led by deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde.&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Shirsat clamis Sena (UBT), MNS only focuses on Mumbai civic polls Shirsat also claimed that the Uddhav Thackeray-led Sena (UBT) and Maharashtra Navnirman Sena cared only about the civic <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-rohit-pawar-slams-sanjay-shirsat-over-cidco-land-scam-after-retirement-hint-23600415" rel="nofollow">elections</a> in Mumbai, and not those in the rest of the state.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Shirsat clamis Sena (UBT), MNS only focuses on Mumbai civic pollsShirsat also claimed that the Uddhav Thackeray-led Sena (UBT) and Maharashtra Navnirman Sena cared only about the civic elections in Mumbai, and not those in the rest of the state.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Shirsat expresses doubt about whether Sena (UBT) veterans will accept Aaditya`s leadership Maharashtra Social Justice Minister Sanjay Shirsat on Tuesday expressed scepticism as to whether the leadership of Aaditya Thackeray would be acceptable to senior leaders of the Shiv Sena (UBT). (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Shirsat expresses doubt about whether Sena (UBT) veterans will accept Aaditya`s leadershipMaharashtra Social Justice Minister Sanjay Shirsat on Tuesday expressed scepticism as to whether the leadership of Aaditya Thackeray would be acceptable to senior leaders of the Shiv Sena (UBT). (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai: &lsquo;Doctor uncle&rsquo; arrested for sexually assaulting 9-year-old in Chembur
A 30-year-old man was arrested for allegedly posing as a &ldquo;doctor uncle&rdquo; and sexually assaulting a nine-year-old girl in Chembur. The incident occurred on Sunday (December 14) near a local medical shop, where the child was playing near her residence. The accused, Karan Adsule, 30, approached the victim, claiming he needed to conduct a routine check-up. Trusting him, the girl complied, after which the offence took place. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-crime-news/article/mumbai-doctor-uncle-arrested-for-sexually-assaulting-9-year-old-in-chembur-23607883">Read more.</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai: &lsquo;Doctor uncle&rsquo; arrested for sexually assaulting 9-year-old in Chembur
A 30-year-old man was arrested for allegedly posing as a &ldquo;doctor uncle&rdquo; and sexually assaulting a nine-year-old girl in Chembur. The incident occurred on Sunday (December 14) near a local medical shop, where the child was playing near her residence. The accused, Karan Adsule, 30, approached the victim, claiming he needed to conduct a routine check-up. Trusting him, the girl complied, after which the offence took place. Read more.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai radar shifting: Aaditya Thackeray tells citizens &lsquo;don&rsquo;t trust the govt&rsquo;
The debate over the relocation of the high-frequency radars has intensified. Days after the BJP-led Maharashtra government announced plans to shift radars from Juhu and Dahisar to other locations, Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray urged Mumbai citizens not to trust the government. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-radar-shifting-aaditya-thackeray-tells-citizens-dont-trust-the-govt-23607882">Read more.</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai radar shifting: Aaditya Thackeray tells citizens &lsquo;don&rsquo;t trust the govt&rsquo;
The debate over the relocation of the high-frequency radars has intensified. Days after the BJP-led Maharashtra government announced plans to shift radars from Juhu and Dahisar to other locations, Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray urged Mumbai citizens not to trust the government. Read more.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Maharashtra: Green light for Rs 674 cr plan to rejuvenate Indrayani river
After years of delays and growing pollution concerns, the long-awaited Indrayani river rejuvenation project is finally set to take off. The Pune Metropolitan Region Development Authority (PMRDA) has floated Rs 674 cr tenders to construct Sewage Treatment Plants (STPs) along the river.<a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/maharashtra-green-light-for-rs-674-cr-plan-to-rejuvenate-indrayani-river-23607885"> Read more.</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Maharashtra: Green light for Rs 674 cr plan to rejuvenate Indrayani river
After years of delays and growing pollution concerns, the long-awaited Indrayani river rejuvenation project is finally set to take off. The Pune Metropolitan Region Development Authority (PMRDA) has floated Rs 674 cr tenders to construct Sewage Treatment Plants (STPs) along the river. Read more.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Civic polls announcement triggers rush of launches across Maharashtra
As the Model Code of Conduct for the municipal elections came into force, there was a last-minute rush of inaugurations and announcements. On Monday, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis had three major functions (statue inauguration) for Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj in Kondhwa (Pune), Punyashlok Rajmata Ahilyadevi Holkar in Sangli, and Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj in Kolhapur. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/civic-polls-announcement-triggers-rush-of-launches-across-maharashtra-23607887">Read more.</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Civic polls announcement triggers rush of launches across Maharashtra
As the Model Code of Conduct for the municipal elections came into force, there was a last-minute rush of inaugurations and announcements. On Monday, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis had three major functions (statue inauguration) for Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj in Kondhwa (Pune), Punyashlok Rajmata Ahilyadevi Holkar in Sangli, and Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj in Kolhapur. Read more.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Court convicts duo for intimidating woman panchayat official
A Palghar court has convicted two persons for criminal intimidation of a woman panchayat official in a 2018 case, while acquitting them of more serious charges related to assault and insult of a public servant. Additional Sessions Court Judge A R Rahane, in the order on December 1, deemed sending the accused to jail unnecessary and imposed a fine of Rs 5,000 each on them. A copy of the order was made available on Monday.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Court convicts duo for intimidating woman panchayat official
A Palghar court has convicted two persons for criminal intimidation of a woman panchayat official in a 2018 case, while acquitting them of more serious charges related to assault and insult of a public servant. Additional Sessions Court Judge A R Rahane, in the order on December 1, deemed sending the accused to jail unnecessary and imposed a fine of Rs 5,000 each on them. A copy of the order was made available on Monday.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai: BMC launches exotic bird park in Mulund to boost tourism and green spaces
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) on Sunday carried out the groundbreaking ceremony of a state-of-the-art, international-standard &lsquo;Exotic Bird Park&rsquo; at Mulund (West), marking a significant step toward strengthening tourism and enhancing the quality of life in Mumbai&rsquo;s eastern suburbs. The event was held at Nahur, behind Raj Industrial Estate on D.P. Road, Salpadevi Pada, in the presence of senior political leaders and civic officials. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-bmc-launches-exotic-bird-park-in-mulund-to-boost-tourism-and-green-spaces-23607792">Read more.</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai: BMC launches exotic bird park in Mulund to boost tourism and green spaces
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) on Sunday carried out the groundbreaking ceremony of a state-of-the-art, international-standard &lsquo;Exotic Bird Park&rsquo; at Mulund (West), marking a significant step toward strengthening tourism and enhancing the quality of life in Mumbai&rsquo;s eastern suburbs. The event was held at Nahur, behind Raj Industrial Estate on D.P. Road, Salpadevi Pada, in the presence of senior political leaders and civic officials. Read more.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mahalaxmi Racecourse to transform into Mumbai&rsquo;s Central Park; India&rsquo;s tallest viewing tower planned in Thane
Mumbai is set to get a world-class Central Park spread over 295 acres, combining the open space at Mahalaxmi Racecourse and the Coastal Road area. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-mahalaxmi-racecourse-to-transform-into-central-park-indias-tallest-viewing-tower-planned-in-thane-23607859">Read more.</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mahalaxmi Racecourse to transform into Mumbai&rsquo;s Central Park; India&rsquo;s tallest viewing tower planned in Thane
Mumbai is set to get a world-class Central Park spread over 295 acres, combining the open space at Mahalaxmi Racecourse and the Coastal Road area. Read more.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Meet the 85-year-old who mans a Mumbai traffic signal every evening
Every day without fail from 4.30 pm to 8 pm, Bharat Panchal, 85, mans his &lsquo;post&rsquo; at Thakur Complex signal on the Western Express Highway in Kandivli East, managing traffic, preventing vehicles from entering the wrong lane, and urging motorists to wear helmets and seatbelts. Panchal, who claims he isn&rsquo;t on any medication despite his advanced age, attributes his fitness to his volunteerism and says his only aim is to ensure that people follow traffic rules. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/meet-the-85-year-old-who-mans-a-mumbai-traffic-signal-every-evening-23607739">Read more.</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Meet the 85-year-old who mans a Mumbai traffic signal every evening
Every day without fail from 4.30 pm to 8 pm, Bharat Panchal, 85, mans his &lsquo;post&rsquo; at Thakur Complex signal on the Western Express Highway in Kandivli East, managing traffic, preventing vehicles from entering the wrong lane, and urging motorists to wear helmets and seatbelts. Panchal, who claims he isn&rsquo;t on any medication despite his advanced age, attributes his fitness to his volunteerism and says his only aim is to ensure that people follow traffic rules. Read more.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai: BMC plans Rs 130 crore project to fix bumpy patches on EEH and WEH
Bumpy rides along the two main arterial roads that connect South Mumbai to North Mumbai &mdash; till Bhandup in the East, and Dahisar in the West &mdash; could soon be a thing of the past. After facing flak throughout the monsoon season for pothole-riddled roads along the Eastern and Western Express Highway, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has now planned a Rs 130 crore project to fix the road surface along bad patches on both the highways. The project tenders were floated hours before the election code of conduct set in for Mumbai on Monday afternoon, when the State Election Commission announced the BMC elections for January 15. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-bmc-plans-rs-130-crore-project-to-fix-bumpy-patches-on-eeh-and-weh-23607888">Read more.</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai: BMC plans Rs 130 crore project to fix bumpy patches on EEH and WEH
Bumpy rides along the two main arterial roads that connect South Mumbai to North Mumbai &mdash; till Bhandup in the East, and Dahisar in the West &mdash; could soon be a thing of the past. After facing flak throughout the monsoon season for pothole-riddled roads along the Eastern and Western Express Highway, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has now planned a Rs 130 crore project to fix the road surface along bad patches on both the highways. The project tenders were floated hours before the election code of conduct set in for Mumbai on Monday afternoon, when the State Election Commission announced the BMC elections for January 15. Read more.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai records only one severe AQI day in 2025, BMC data shows
Mumbai has seen a 95 per cent decrease in the number of &lsquo;severe&rsquo; Air Quality Index (AQI) days in the past four years, from 40 in 2022 to only one in 2025, according to information from Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC). In contrast, the city has seen a 21 per cent increase in &lsquo;good&rsquo; and &lsquo;satisfactory&rsquo; air quality days, from 21 days in the &lsquo;good&rsquo; category in 2022, to 55 in 2025; and 153 days in the &lsquo;satisfactory&rsquo; category in 2022, to 162 in 2025. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-records-only-one-severe-aqi-day-in-2025-bmc-data-shows-23607889">Read more.</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai records only one severe AQI day in 2025, BMC data shows
Mumbai has seen a 95 per cent decrease in the number of &lsquo;severe&rsquo; Air Quality Index (AQI) days in the past four years, from 40 in 2022 to only one in 2025, according to information from Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC). In contrast, the city has seen a 21 per cent increase in &lsquo;good&rsquo; and &lsquo;satisfactory&rsquo; air quality days, from 21 days in the &lsquo;good&rsquo; category in 2022, to 55 in 2025; and 153 days in the &lsquo;satisfactory&rsquo; category in 2022, to 162 in 2025. Read more.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mid-Day follow-up: MPCB to issue notice to polluting RMC plant in Kurla
The Maharashtra Pollution Control Board (MPCB) will issue a notice to the ready-mix concrete (RMC) plant blamed for causing dust and air pollution near a residential area in Kurla. A senior MPCB officer told mid-day that officials inspected the site, found pollution violations, and sent a proposal for action to higher authorities. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mid-day-follow-up-mpcb-to-issue-notice-to-polluting-rmc-plant-in-kurla-23607891">Read more.</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mid-Day follow-up: MPCB to issue notice to polluting RMC plant in Kurla
The Maharashtra Pollution Control Board (MPCB) will issue a notice to the ready-mix concrete (RMC) plant blamed for causing dust and air pollution near a residential area in Kurla. A senior MPCB officer told mid-day that officials inspected the site, found pollution violations, and sent a proposal for action to higher authorities. Read more.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai: No one owns Matunga Z Bridge as BMC, Railways pass the buck on cleanliness
The Matunga Z Bridge, a crucial pedestrian link between the Central and Western Railway stations, has become the latest casualty of bureaucratic buck-passing. While commuters dodge trash daily, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) and Indian Railways continue to point fingers at each other over who is responsible for keeping the bridge clean. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-no-one-owns-matunga-z-bridge-as-bmc-railways-pass-the-buck-on-cleanliness-23607890">Read more.</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai: No one owns Matunga Z Bridge as BMC, Railways pass the buck on cleanliness
The Matunga Z Bridge, a crucial pedestrian link between the Central and Western Railway stations, has become the latest casualty of bureaucratic buck-passing. While commuters dodge trash daily, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) and Indian Railways continue to point fingers at each other over who is responsible for keeping the bridge clean. Read more.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Rohit Pawar says BJP sidelining allies has exposed its &lsquo;true intentions&rsquo;
NCP (SP) leader Rohit Pawar on Tuesday launched a sharp attack on the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), alleging that recent developments in the municipal council elections had exposed the ruling party&rsquo;s &ldquo;true intentions&rdquo; and its approach toward allies. In a post on social media platform X, Pawar said that statements made by leaders of the ruling grand alliance during the local body polls indicated that political decisions were driven by self-interest, with allied parties appearing to endorse the BJP&rsquo;s conduct. He pointed out that immediately after the announcement of the elections, the Chief Minister had declared that the alliance would not contest in Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad, a move Pawar described as sidelining one of the BJP&rsquo;s own allies.
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अलीकडेच झालेल्या नगरपरिषद निवडणुकांमध्ये महायुतीतील नेत्यांनीच भाजपबद्दल केलेली वक्तव्य बघितल्यानंतर आपला स्वार्थ साधला गेला की भाजप आपले खरे रंग दाखवायला सुरवात करते यावर त्यांच्याच मित्र पक्षांनी शिक्कामोर्तब केलं. काल निवडणुका जाहीर झाल्या झाल्या आम्ही पुणे व पिंपरी चिंचवड&hellip;
&mdash; Rohit Pawar (@RRPSpeaks) <a href="https://twitter.com/RRPSpeaks/status/2000781346118291635?ref_src=twsrc-Etfw">December 16, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Rohit Pawar says BJP sidelining allies has exposed its &lsquo;true intentions&rsquo;
NCP (SP) leader Rohit Pawar on Tuesday launched a sharp attack on the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), alleging that recent developments in the municipal council elections had exposed the ruling party&rsquo;s &ldquo;true intentions&rdquo; and its approach toward allies. In a post on social media platform X, Pawar said that statements made by leaders of the ruling grand alliance during the local body polls indicated that political decisions were driven by self-interest, with allied parties appearing to endorse the BJP&rsquo;s conduct. He pointed out that immediately after the announcement of the elections, the Chief Minister had declared that the alliance would not contest in Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad, a move Pawar described as sidelining one of the BJP&rsquo;s own allies.

अलीकडेच झालेल्या नगरपरिषद निवडणुकांमध्ये महायुतीतील नेत्यांनीच भाजपबद्दल केलेली वक्तव्य बघितल्यानंतर आपला स्वार्थ साधला गेला की भाजप आपले खरे रंग दाखवायला सुरवात करते यावर त्यांच्याच मित्र पक्षांनी शिक्कामोर्तब केलं. काल निवडणुका जाहीर झाल्या झाल्या आम्ही पुणे व पिंपरी चिंचवड&hellip;
&mdash; Rohit Pawar (@RRPSpeaks) December 16, 2025


Mumbai News LIVE Updates | 2016 dacoity case: Thane court acquits nine accused under MCOCA 
A Thane court has acquitted nine persons booked under the stringent Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA) in a 2016 dacoity case, noting their identification was unreliable and the prosecution failed to prove the charges against them. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates | 2016 dacoity case: Thane court acquits nine accused under MCOCA
A Thane court has acquitted nine persons booked under the stringent Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA) in a 2016 dacoity case, noting their identification was unreliable and the prosecution failed to prove the charges against them. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Deora welcomes 300-acre Mahalaxmi Central Park, thanks Dy CM Eknath Shinde
Shiv Sena leader Milind Deora on Tuesday welcomed the Maharashtra government&rsquo;s green urban development initiative, congratulating the people of Mumbai and thanking Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde for what he described as a &ldquo;visionary&rdquo; project. In a post on social media platform X, Deora said that India&rsquo;s largest Central Park, spread across 300 acres at Mahalaxmi, will feature a 10 lakh square feet underground sports complex. He termed the project an example of inclusive and sustainable urban planning, highlighting its potential to enhance green spaces while providing world-class sports infrastructure for the city&rsquo;s residents.
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Congratulations Mumbaikars &amp; thank you Deputy CM <a href="https://twitter.com/mieknathshinde?ref_src=twsrc-Etfw">@mieknathshinde</a> ji for this visionary green push. India&rsquo;s largest 300-acre Central Park at Mahalaxmi will have a 10 lakh sq ft underground sports complex. This is inclusive, sustainable urban planning at its best. <a href="https://t.co/vhHWzEIW8x">pic.twitter.com/vhHWzEIW8x</a>
&mdash; Milind Deora | मिलिंद देवरा (@milinddeora) <a href="https://twitter.com/milinddeora/status/2000776030945206561?ref_src=twsrc-Etfw">December 16, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Deora welcomes 300-acre Mahalaxmi Central Park, thanks Dy CM Eknath Shinde
Shiv Sena leader Milind Deora on Tuesday welcomed the Maharashtra government&rsquo;s green urban development initiative, congratulating the people of Mumbai and thanking Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde for what he described as a &ldquo;visionary&rdquo; project. In a post on social media platform X, Deora said that India&rsquo;s largest Central Park, spread across 300 acres at Mahalaxmi, will feature a 10 lakh square feet underground sports complex. He termed the project an example of inclusive and sustainable urban planning, highlighting its potential to enhance green spaces while providing world-class sports infrastructure for the city&rsquo;s residents.

Congratulations Mumbaikars &amp; thank you Deputy CM @mieknathshinde ji for this visionary green push.India&rsquo;s largest 300-acre Central Park at Mahalaxmi will have a 10 lakh sq ft underground sports complex. This is inclusive, sustainable urban planning at its best. pic.twitter.com/vhHWzEIW8x
&mdash; Milind Deora | मिलिंद देवरा (@milinddeora) December 16, 2025


Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;Thane textile businessman duped of Rs 35 lakh; 4 booked 
Police have registered a case against four Mumbai-based traders for allegedly cheating a textile businessman from Maharashtra`s Thane district of Rs 35 lakh, officials said on Tuesday. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;Thane textile businessman duped of Rs 35 lakh; 4 booked
Police have registered a case against four Mumbai-based traders for allegedly cheating a textile businessman from Maharashtra`s Thane district of Rs 35 lakh, officials said on Tuesday. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: MPCB to issue notice to polluting RMC plant in Kurla 
The Maharashtra Pollution Control Board (MPCB) will issue a notice to the ready-mix concrete (RMC) plant blamed for causing dust and air pollution near a residential area in Kurla. A senior MPCB officer told mid-day that officials inspected the site, found pollution violations, and sent a proposal for action to higher authorities. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mid-day-follow-up-mpcb-to-issue-notice-to-polluting-rmc-plant-in-kurla-23607891" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Read more.&nbsp;</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: MPCB to issue notice to polluting RMC plant in Kurla
The Maharashtra Pollution Control Board (MPCB) will issue a notice to the ready-mix concrete (RMC) plant blamed for causing dust and air pollution near a residential area in Kurla. A senior MPCB officer told mid-day that officials inspected the site, found pollution violations, and sent a proposal for action to higher authorities. Read more.&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;BMC elections 2026 to be held on January 15 after nearly three-year delay 
After a delay of almost three years, exactly 34 months, elections to the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) will finally be held on January 15, 2026, with counting on January 16. The previous five-year term ended in February 2022. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/bmc-elections-2026-to-be-held-on-january-15-after-nearly-three-year-delay-23607886" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Read more.&nbsp;</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;BMC elections 2026 to be held on January 15 after nearly three-year delay
After a delay of almost three years, exactly 34 months, elections to the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) will finally be held on January 15, 2026, with counting on January 16. The previous five-year term ended in February 2022. Read more.&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Vakola police recover German tourist&rsquo;s lost passport within an hour
Just five hours before his flight, a German tourist lost his passport bag in a cab at Vakola late Sunday night. He rushed to Vakola police, who traced the cab within an hour and recovered the documents from Andheri, allowing him to fly back to Germany on Monday morning. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-vakola-police-recover-german-tourists-lost-passport-within-an-hour-23607884" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Read more.&nbsp;</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Vakola police recover German tourist&rsquo;s lost passport within an hour
Just five hours before his flight, a German tourist lost his passport bag in a cab at Vakola late Sunday night. He rushed to Vakola police, who traced the cab within an hour and recovered the documents from Andheri, allowing him to fly back to Germany on Monday morning. Read more.&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;BJP and Shiv Sena to contest together in most cities; friendly contests with NCP, says CM Fadnavis 
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said on Monday that the BJP and Shiv Sena will contest the upcoming civic elections together in most municipalities <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/maharashtra-local-body-elections-bjp-and-shiv-sena-to-contest-together-in-most-cities-friendly-contests-with-ncp-says-cm-fadnavis-23607863" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Read more.&nbsp;</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;BJP and Shiv Sena to contest together in most cities; friendly contests with NCP, says CM Fadnavis
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said on Monday that the BJP and Shiv Sena will contest the upcoming civic elections together in most municipalities Read more.&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;City sees 18 degrees Celsius minimum, moderate air quality with AQI 109; BKC hits 145 
The city and its suburbs will experience mainly clear skies on Tuesday, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasting maximum and minimum temperatures of around 34 degrees Celsius and 18 degrees Celsius, respectively. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-weather-update-city-records-minimum-temp-of-18-degrees-celsius-aqi-109-pollution-high-in-bkc-at-145-23607929" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Read more.</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;City sees 18 degrees Celsius minimum, moderate air quality with AQI 109; BKC hits 145
The city and its suburbs will experience mainly clear skies on Tuesday, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasting maximum and minimum temperatures of around 34 degrees Celsius and 18 degrees Celsius, respectively. Read more.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;Man attempts to set himself ablaze near Bombay High Court 
In a shocking incident outside the Bombay High Court in south Mumbai on Monday, a man allegedly attempted to set himself ablaze, causing panic in the busy Fort area, officials said. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/man-attempts-to-set-himself-ablaze-near-bombay-high-court-in-mumbai-probe-launched-23607872" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Read more.&nbsp;</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;Man attempts to set himself ablaze near Bombay High Court
In a shocking incident outside the Bombay High Court in south Mumbai on Monday, a man allegedly attempted to set himself ablaze, causing panic in the busy Fort area, officials said. Read more.&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;Thane to face 50 per cent water cut until December 19 after pipeline damage 
A 50 per cent water cut has been imposed across Thane city until December 19, 2025, following damage to a major water pipeline during the Mahanagar Gas works at Kalyan Phata. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/thane-to-face-50-per-cent-water-cut-until-december-19-after-pipeline-damage-23607803" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Read more.&nbsp;</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;Thane to face 50 per cent water cut until December 19 after pipeline damage
A 50 per cent water cut has been imposed across Thane city until December 19, 2025, following damage to a major water pipeline during the Mahanagar Gas works at Kalyan Phata. Read more.&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Bike taxi rider held for molesting woman, stealing cash in Maharashtra`s Kalyan; Rapido denies affiliation with suspect
A bike taxi rider was arrested in Kalyan area of Thane district in Maharashtra for allegedly molesting a 26-year-old woman passenger and stealing Rs 1,000 from her, police said on Monday. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/bike-taxi-rider-held-for-molesting-woman-stealing-cash-in-maharashtras-kalyan-rapido-denies-affiliation-with-suspect-23607877" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Read more.&nbsp;</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Bike taxi rider held for molesting woman, stealing cash in Maharashtra`s Kalyan; Rapido denies affiliation with suspect
A bike taxi rider was arrested in Kalyan area of Thane district in Maharashtra for allegedly molesting a 26-year-old woman passenger and stealing Rs 1,000 from her, police said on Monday. Read more.&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: The Bombay High Court on Tuesday directed the Maharashtra government to decide on a representation submitted by former MLA Zeeshan Siddique seeking higher security cover in the wake of getting extortion calls since August this year. We are closing the LIVE blog now

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Baba Siddique`s widow had filed a petition in HC seeking transfer of the probe into her husband`s murder to an "independent agency"

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