Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Maharashtra Government announces key transfers for IAS officers
The Maharashtra state government has announced a series of transfers of senior Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officers with effect from December 19, 2025. The transfer orders, issued by the department of general administration, reflect a reshuffling of key officials in the finance, planning, and revenue departments. Shaila A has been appointed as the secretary and development commissioner, planning department, Mantralaya, Mumbai, after serving as secretary (financial reforms) in the finance department. Dr Kashmira Sankhe moves from assistant collector, Tumsar Sub-Division, to project officer, ITDP Kalwan and assistant collector, Kalwan Sub-Division, Nashik. Arun M is transferred from assistant collector, Charmoshi Sub-Division, to project officer, ITDP Gadchiroli and assistant collector, Gadchiroli Sub-Division. These transfers aim to enhance governance in tribal and key development sectors, the state said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Maharashtra Government announces key transfers for IAS officers
The Maharashtra state government has announced a series of transfers of senior Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officers with effect from December 19, 2025. The transfer orders, issued by the department of general administration, reflect a reshuffling of key officials in the finance, planning, and revenue departments. Shaila A has been appointed as the secretary and development commissioner, planning department, Mantralaya, Mumbai, after serving as secretary (financial reforms) in the finance department. Dr Kashmira Sankhe moves from assistant collector, Tumsar Sub-Division, to project officer, ITDP Kalwan and assistant collector, Kalwan Sub-Division, Nashik. Arun M is transferred from assistant collector, Charmoshi Sub-Division, to project officer, ITDP Gadchiroli and assistant collector, Gadchiroli Sub-Division. These transfers aim to enhance governance in tribal and key development sectors, the state said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Court to hear the matter on Wednesday
The court posted the matter for further hearing on December 24.&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Court to hear the matter on Wednesday
The court posted the matter for further hearing on December 24.&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: HC suggests covering waste, strict segregation to tackle emissions
The court suggested certain measures such as covering the waste with tarpaulins and sheets, strict segregation of wet and dry waste, and ensuring unloading does not allow emissions to mix with the surrounding environment. Citing examples from other cities, the court remarked, "We don't find strict implementation here in Mumbai."

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: HC suggests covering waste, strict segregation to tackle emissions
The court suggested certain measures such as covering the waste with tarpaulins and sheets, strict segregation of wet and dry waste, and ensuring unloading does not allow emissions to mix with the surrounding environment. Citing examples from other cities, the court remarked, "We don't find strict implementation here in Mumbai."

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: HC raps civic body, says it cannot be a &lsquo;silent spectator&rsquo; to citizens&rsquo; suffering
Chavan informed the court that short-term measures could be implemented immediately and that IIT Bombay and IIT Delhi were being consulted for mitigation strategies. The HC was, however, not satisfied and said the "corporation was a silent spectator", adding that citizens should not be forced to approach courts for such basic issues.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: HC raps civic body, says it cannot be a &lsquo;silent spectator&rsquo; to citizens&rsquo; suffering
Chavan informed the court that short-term measures could be implemented immediately and that IIT Bombay and IIT Delhi were being consulted for mitigation strategies. The HC was, however, not satisfied and said the "corporation was a silent spectator", adding that citizens should not be forced to approach courts for such basic issues.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: HC told stench a problem at site after panel visit, says state
The petitioners raised concerns about persistent stench, fumes and health issues such as respiratory and skin ailments among residents. Government pleader Jyoti Chavan told the court that a state-appointed committee, pursuant to HC orders, had visited the site on Sunday and found that the odour at the site was a problem.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: HC told stench a problem at site after panel visit, says state
The petitioners raised concerns about persistent stench, fumes and health issues such as respiratory and skin ailments among residents. Government pleader Jyoti Chavan told the court that a state-appointed committee, pursuant to HC orders, had visited the site on Sunday and found that the odour at the site was a problem.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Court hearing petitions environmental challenging clearance granted for using the site for dumping activities
"Fresh air is the need of the hour. Breathing itself has become difficult because of pollution," the court said. The bench was hearing a bunch of petitions challenging the environmental clearance granted for using the Kanjurmarg site for dumping activities.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Court hearing petitions environmental challenging clearance granted for using the site for dumping activities
"Fresh air is the need of the hour. Breathing itself has become difficult because of pollution," the court said. The bench was hearing a bunch of petitions challenging the environmental clearance granted for using the Kanjurmarg site for dumping activities.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Fresh air need of the hour, says HC; seeks solution for odour, pollution from dumping site The right to breathe clean air is a fundamental right and fresh air was the need of the hour, the Bombay High Court said on Monday while urging authorities to come up with a solution to address the pollution and odour emanating from Kanjurmarg dumping ground in the metropolis. A bench of Justices G S Kulkarni and Aarti Sathe termed the situation as an "emergency" and noted that the right to breathe clean air was a fundamental right. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Fresh air need of the hour, says HC; seeks solution for odour, pollution from dumping siteThe right to breathe clean air is a fundamental right and fresh air was the need of the hour, the Bombay High Court said on Monday while urging authorities to come up with a solution to address the pollution and odour emanating from Kanjurmarg dumping ground in the metropolis. A bench of Justices G S Kulkarni and Aarti Sathe termed the situation as an "emergency" and noted that the right to breathe clean air was a fundamental right. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Twelve booked in case
Realising that she had been cheated, she approached East East Region Cyber Police Station on Saturday, following which a case was registered against 12 persons.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Twelve booked in case
Realising that she had been cheated, she approached East East Region Cyber Police Station on Saturday, following which a case was registered against 12 persons.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Fraudsters demanded Rs 1.5 crore &lsquo;loan interest&rsquo; to allow withdrawal, say police
The victim then decided to withdraw some money from the account, but the fraudsters told her if she invests Rs.1.5 crore, she will get 100 percent profit. "Accordingly, the company officials pretended they are availing loan of Rs 1.5 crore on her account. After some time, the amount had ballooned to Rs 10 crore in her virtual account. She sent a request of withdrawal of Rs 70 lakh to the company, but they said that only after paying interest on the loan money of Rs 1.5 crore would she be eligible to withdraw money from her account," the official said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Fraudsters demanded Rs 1.5 crore &lsquo;loan interest&rsquo; to allow withdrawal, say police
The victim then decided to withdraw some money from the account, but the fraudsters told her if she invests Rs.1.5 crore, she will get 100 percent profit. "Accordingly, the company officials pretended they are availing loan of Rs 1.5 crore on her account. After some time, the amount had ballooned to Rs 10 crore in her virtual account. She sent a request of withdrawal of Rs 70 lakh to the company, but they said that only after paying interest on the loan money of Rs 1.5 crore would she be eligible to withdraw money from her account," the official said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Fraudsters showed fake profits to lure woman into Rs 1.35 crore investment
"She was sent a sent a link on her mobile phone, which she clicked and was then added to another group. She was given account details for investment purposes. On November 19, the victim deposited Rs 80000 in the given bank account. The next day her investment details showed the amount as Rs 88000. Impressed, she went on to invest Rs 1.35 crore, leading to her balance being shown as Rs 3.5 crore," the official said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Fraudsters showed fake profits to lure woman into Rs 1.35 crore investment
"She was sent a sent a link on her mobile phone, which she clicked and was then added to another group. She was given account details for investment purposes. On November 19, the victim deposited Rs 80000 in the given bank account. The next day her investment details showed the amount as Rs 88000. Impressed, she went on to invest Rs 1.35 crore, leading to her balance being shown as Rs 3.5 crore," the official said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Admins lured investors with promise of high returns, weekly incentives, say police
"Some of the admins mentioned in the group that Jainam company was the representative of India in Global Financial Elite Showdown (GFES). They promised investors higher returns and benefits in future. They also gave an offer that anybody who brings maximum votes for the company will get Rs 5000 to 10000 every week," he said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Admins lured investors with promise of high returns, weekly incentives, say police
"Some of the admins mentioned in the group that Jainam company was the representative of India in Global Financial Elite Showdown (GFES). They promised investors higher returns and benefits in future. They also gave an offer that anybody who brings maximum votes for the company will get Rs 5000 to 10000 every week," he said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Retired banker duped of Rs 1.35 cr by cyber criminals; 12 persons booked A retired banker was duped by cyber fraudsters of Rs 1.35 crore after they promised her high returns on share investments, police said on Monday. The 63-year-old woman was cheated between November 10 to December 19 after she saw an advertisement of a firm called 'Jainam Broking Limited' on YouTube, and her number was added to a Whatsapp group called '121 Community Hub Jainam', he said. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Retired banker duped of Rs 1.35 cr by cyber criminals; 12 persons bookedA retired banker was duped by cyber fraudsters of Rs 1.35 crore after they promised her high returns on share investments, police said on Monday. The 63-year-old woman was cheated between November 10 to December 19 after she saw an advertisement of a firm called 'Jainam Broking Limited' on YouTube, and her number was added to a Whatsapp group called '121 Community Hub Jainam', he said. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: NCP (SP) pushes broad opposition alliance ahead of civic polls
"We want to take everyone along on the agenda of development," Sule added. Maharashtra NCP (SP) chief Shashikant Shinde said the party is keen on a broad alliance of like-minded parties in Mumbai to defeat the BJP. Polls to 29 municipal corporations, including Mumbai and Pune, will take place on January 15, while votes will be counted the next day.&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: NCP (SP) pushes broad opposition alliance ahead of civic polls
"We want to take everyone along on the agenda of development," Sule added. Maharashtra NCP (SP) chief Shashikant Shinde said the party is keen on a broad alliance of like-minded parties in Mumbai to defeat the BJP. Polls to 29 municipal corporations, including Mumbai and Pune, will take place on January 15, while votes will be counted the next day.&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Sule questions BJP&rsquo;s win, rules out NCP&ndash;NCP(SP) alliance talk
"But did the BJP win on its own strength or due to the strength of those who defected to it from other parties," Sule questioned. Asked about speculation that the Ajit Pawar-led NCP and the NCP (SP) may contest <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/maharashtra-local-body-elections-candidates-being-forced-to-withdraw-from-local-body-poll-fray-alleges-ncp-sp-leader-supriya-sule-23604823?button=next" rel="nofollow">Pune</a> and Pimpri Chinchwad municipal corporation polls together, she said there is no official proposal from either side for an alliance.&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Sule questions BJP&rsquo;s win, rules out NCP&ndash;NCP(SP) alliance talk
"But did the BJP win on its own strength or due to the strength of those who defected to it from other parties," Sule questioned. Asked about speculation that the Ajit Pawar-led NCP and the NCP (SP) may contest Pune and Pimpri Chinchwad municipal corporation polls together, she said there is no official proposal from either side for an alliance.&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Supriya Sule says the results weren't surprising due to split in the NCP and Shiv Sena
"The results were not surprising since there was division of votes due to split in the NCP and Shiv Sena. It is also a fact that those in power win such local elections," she told reporters.&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Supriya Sule says the results weren't surprising due to split in the NCP and Shiv Sena
"The results were not surprising since there was division of votes due to split in the NCP and Shiv Sena. It is also a fact that those in power win such local elections," she told reporters.&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mahayuti sweeps civic polls, wins 207 local body presidents
In results declared on Sunday, the Mahayuti alliance of the BJP, Shiv Sena, and NCP swept the elections to 288 municipal councils and nagar panchayats, winning 207 president posts in the local bodies. The Opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi could come up with a collective tally of 44.&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mahayuti sweeps civic polls, wins 207 local body presidents
In results declared on Sunday, the Mahayuti alliance of the BJP, Shiv Sena, and NCP swept the elections to 288 municipal councils and nagar panchayats, winning 207 president posts in the local bodies. The Opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi could come up with a collective tally of 44.&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Did BJP win Maharashtra local polls on strength of own leaders or defectors, asks Sule
A day after the Mahayuti swept the local poll body polls in Maharashtra, NCP (SP) leader Supriya Sule on Monday asked if lead constituent BJP won on the strength of its own leaders or due to turncoats. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Did BJP win Maharashtra local polls on strength of own leaders or defectors, asks Sule
A day after the Mahayuti swept the local poll body polls in Maharashtra, NCP (SP) leader Supriya Sule on Monday asked if lead constituent BJP won on the strength of its own leaders or due to turncoats. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Raj Thackeray inaugurates party offices ahead of civic polls, sees strong public response
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Mumbai News LIVE Updates: BJP sweeps Nagpur councils, CM urges cadres to stay grounded
"CM Fadnavis gave Rs 6500 crore for various development projects in Nagpur district. A total of 317 councillors and 22 council presidents of the <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/bmc-elections-2026-mumbai-voters-will-reject-bjps-religious-politics-says-congress-leader-varsha-gaikwad-23608634" rel="nofollow">BJP</a> got elected in Nagpur district. Party workers must prepare for the upcoming Nagpur municipal corporation elections and ensure huge victory," Bawankule said.&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: BJP sweeps Nagpur councils, CM urges cadres to stay grounded
"CM Fadnavis gave Rs 6500 crore for various development projects in Nagpur district. A total of 317 councillors and 22 council presidents of the BJP got elected in Nagpur district. Party workers must prepare for the upcoming Nagpur municipal corporation elections and ensure huge victory," Bawankule said.&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mahayuti sweeps local bodypolls; BJP declares Congress-free councils in Nagpur
"In Nagpur district, the BJP has made several councils Congress-free. The state government will bring huge developmental changes in the district," he said while urging party workers to not get arrogant due to the emphatic win. The huge mandate for the Mahayuti must motivate every functionary to work more for the people of Maharashtra, he emphasised. State revenue minister and senior BJP leader Chandrashekhar Bawankule thanked the people of Nagpur district for trusting the "double engine" government of PM Modi and CM Fadnavis.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mahayuti sweeps local bodypolls; BJP declares Congress-free councils in Nagpur
"In Nagpur district, the BJP has made several councils Congress-free. The state government will bring huge developmental changes in the district," he said while urging party workers to not get arrogant due to the emphatic win. The huge mandate for the Mahayuti must motivate every functionary to work more for the people of Maharashtra, he emphasised. State revenue minister and senior BJP leader Chandrashekhar Bawankule thanked the people of Nagpur district for trusting the "double engine" government of PM Modi and CM Fadnavis.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Fadnavis says BJP is the biggest party in Maharashtra after Sunday's result
"Sunday's results have clearly shown that the BJP is the biggest party in Maharashtra. More than 3000 BJP councillors got elected. The people of the state have shown trust in PM Modi's development vision," Fadnavis said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Fadnavis says BJP is the biggest party in Maharashtra after Sunday's result
"Sunday's results have clearly shown that the BJP is the biggest party in Maharashtra. More than 3000 BJP councillors got elected. The people of the state have shown trust in PM Modi's development vision," Fadnavis said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mahayuti sweeps civic polls, BJP emerges biggest winner
According to the SEC, the BJP won 117 posts of municipal presidents, Shiv Sena won 53, and the NCP won 37 posts. The Congress bagged 28, the NCP (SP) seven, and <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/amp/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/everyone-must-step-onto-the-ground-to-win-bmc-elections-2026-aaditya-thackeray-23608827" rel="nofollow">Shiv Sena</a> (UBT) nine. Addressing a press conference in Ramgiri where he congratulated newly-elected members and presidents of municipal councils, the CM said the Bharatiya Janata Party has razed the Opposition's fortress in Nagpur district.&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mahayuti sweeps civic polls, BJP emerges biggest winner
According to the SEC, the BJP won 117 posts of municipal presidents, Shiv Sena won 53, and the NCP won 37 posts. The Congress bagged 28, the NCP (SP) seven, and Shiv Sena (UBT) nine. Addressing a press conference in Ramgiri where he congratulated newly-elected members and presidents of municipal councils, the CM said the Bharatiya Janata Party has razed the Opposition's fortress in Nagpur district.&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mahayuti sweeps civic polls, wins 207 local body presidents
In results declared on Sunday, the Mahayuti alliance of the BJP, Shiv Sena, and NCP swept the elections to 288 municipal councils and nagar panchayats, winning 207 posts of presidents in the local bodies. The Opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi could come up with a collective tally of 44.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mahayuti sweeps civic polls, wins 207 local body presidents
In results declared on Sunday, the Mahayuti alliance of the BJP, Shiv Sena, and NCP swept the elections to 288 municipal councils and nagar panchayats, winning 207 posts of presidents in the local bodies. The Opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi could come up with a collective tally of 44.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: People put faith in PM's development vision, says Fadnavis on BJP's resounding win
The results of local body polls have clearly shown that the BJP is the largest party in Maharashtra, with the people of the state putting complete trust in the development vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Chief Minster Devendra Fadnavis said on Monday. (PTI)&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: People put faith in PM's development vision, says Fadnavis on BJP's resounding win
The results of local body polls have clearly shown that the BJP is the largest party in Maharashtra, with the people of the state putting complete trust in the development vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Chief Minster Devendra Fadnavis said on Monday. (PTI)&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Victim last seen with villager; suspect detained in Vasai East
Preliminary inquiry revealed that the deceased was last seen with a person from his native village on the night of December 17, he said. Acting on this lead, the police team traced and detained the suspect from Chinchpada, Vasai East, the official said.&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Victim last seen with villager; suspect detained in Vasai East
Preliminary inquiry revealed that the deceased was last seen with a person from his native village on the night of December 17, he said. Acting on this lead, the police team traced and detained the suspect from Chinchpada, Vasai East, the official said.&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Jharkhand native held in Vasai fatal attack case
The Vasai crime branch nabbed the accused, Kushnu Ramrai Hembram, a native of Jharkhand, in connection with the fatal attack that occurred on December 18, said senior inspector Aviraj Kurhade of the Mira-Bhayandar, Vasai-Virar (MBVV) police.&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Jharkhand native held in Vasai fatal attack case
The Vasai crime branch nabbed the accused, Kushnu Ramrai Hembram, a native of Jharkhand, in connection with the fatal attack that occurred on December 18, said senior inspector Aviraj Kurhade of the Mira-Bhayandar, Vasai-Virar (MBVV) police.&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Labourer stabbed to death in Vasai; one held
The police have arrested a 28-year-old man for allegedly stabbing a labourer to death in Maharashtra's Palghar district within 24 hours of the crime, an official said on Monday. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Labourer stabbed to death in Vasai; one held
The police have arrested a 28-year-old man for allegedly stabbing a labourer to death in Maharashtra's Palghar district within 24 hours of the crime, an official said on Monday. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Thackeray slams govt, alleges media bias over assault incident
"The issue on which he slapped the other person, is where I see the perception with which media reports were done. Had this person been of another community, this matter would have been escalated a lot. This issue was not highlighted enough. Assaulting anyone is a crime, but if they are frustrated with the rule of their own government, it indicates that the government is not working and is useless," <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/aaditya-thackerays-vision-for-mumbais-future-transportation-healthcare-and-housing-solutions-23425836" rel="nofollow">Thackeray</a> told reporters.&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Thackeray slams govt, alleges media bias over assault incident
"The issue on which he slapped the other person, is where I see the perception with which media reports were done. Had this person been of another community, this matter would have been escalated a lot. This issue was not highlighted enough. Assaulting anyone is a crime, but if they are frustrated with the rule of their own government, it indicates that the government is not working and is useless," Thackeray told reporters.&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: "Issue not highlighted enough:" UBT Sena leader Aaditya Thackeray on BJP MLA slapping incident
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray condemned the alleged slapping of an auto-rickshaw driver by a BJP MLA, asserting that the incident was not highlighted enough. (ANI)&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: "Issue not highlighted enough:" UBT Sena leader Aaditya Thackeray on BJP MLA slapping incident
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray condemned the alleged slapping of an auto-rickshaw driver by a BJP MLA, asserting that the incident was not highlighted enough. (ANI)&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai local train updates: Western Railway to cancel multiple locals starting Monday
Commuters on Mumbai&rsquo;s Western Railway (WR) will have to brace for about 75 to 80 cancellations of suburban trains starting Monday for the construction of the important leg of the 6th line till Borivlali. The line is expected to segregate suburban and mail-express trains all the way between Bandra and Borivli. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-local-train-updates-western-railway-to-cancel-multiple-locals-starting-monday-23608754">Read more.</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai local train updates: Western Railway to cancel multiple locals starting Monday
Commuters on Mumbai&rsquo;s Western Railway (WR) will have to brace for about 75 to 80 cancellations of suburban trains starting Monday for the construction of the important leg of the 6th line till Borivlali. The line is expected to segregate suburban and mail-express trains all the way between Bandra and Borivli. Read more.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai local train fares unchanged as Railways announce hike for long-distance trains
Daily commuters on the Mumbai suburban railway can breathe easy. Indian Railways on Sunday announced a fare hike for long-distance passenger trains starting December 26, but exempted suburban train fares, including Monthly Season Tickets (MSTs). <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-local-train-fares-unchanged-as-railways-announce-hike-for-long-distance-trains-23608756">Read more.</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai local train fares unchanged as Railways announce hike for long-distance trains
Daily commuters on the Mumbai suburban railway can breathe easy. Indian Railways on Sunday announced a fare hike for long-distance passenger trains starting December 26, but exempted suburban train fares, including Monthly Season Tickets (MSTs). Read more.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai: After a decade in the dark, Worli&rsquo;s DP Road finally gets street lights
A decade of darkness has been dispelled, bringing light literally to the road and lighting up lives, too. On February 19, this year, mid-day reported how residents on the crowded DP Road at Pandurang Budhkar (PB) Marg Worli had been living in the dark (literally) for nearly a decade. There were no street lights on the mammoth DP Road leading from Century Mills towards Doordarshan and Glaxo, and finally the Annie Besant Road, with residents helpless after numerous appeals went unheeded. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-after-a-decade-in-the-dark-worli-s-dp-road-finally-gets-street-lights-23608751">Read more.</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai: After a decade in the dark, Worli&rsquo;s DP Road finally gets street lights
A decade of darkness has been dispelled, bringing light literally to the road and lighting up lives, too. On February 19, this year, mid-day reported how residents on the crowded DP Road at Pandurang Budhkar (PB) Marg Worli had been living in the dark (literally) for nearly a decade. There were no street lights on the mammoth DP Road leading from Century Mills towards Doordarshan and Glaxo, and finally the Annie Besant Road, with residents helpless after numerous appeals went unheeded. Read more.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Senior citizen duped of Rs 23.5 lakh on threat of digital arrest in Thane district
A 68-year-old man was allegedly cheated of Rs 23.5 lakh by cyber fraudsters who threatened him with digital arrest in Maharashtra's Thane district, police said on Monday. This is a second such incident reported in the district this week, an official said. Based on a complaint, the Kalyan police have registered a case under relevant provisions of the Information Technology Act, Assistant Inspector Vinod Patil of Mahatma Phule police station said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Senior citizen duped of Rs 23.5 lakh on threat of digital arrest in Thane district
A 68-year-old man was allegedly cheated of Rs 23.5 lakh by cyber fraudsters who threatened him with digital arrest in Maharashtra's Thane district, police said on Monday. This is a second such incident reported in the district this week, an official said. Based on a complaint, the Kalyan police have registered a case under relevant provisions of the Information Technology Act, Assistant Inspector Vinod Patil of Mahatma Phule police station said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai BMW crash case: Survivor Pradeep Nakhwa says family was threatened after wife&rsquo;s death
Pradeep Nakhwa, the survivor, complainant, and key witness in the case where a BMW occupied by the son of a Shiv Sena (Eknath Shinde faction) leader rammed into a scooter last year, has approached the Worli police, stating that following the incident &mdash; which claimed his wife&rsquo;s life &mdash; his family and he were in danger and that men had been deployed to keep a watch on him, creating an atmosphere of fear.<a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-bmw-crash-case-survivor-pradeep-nakhwa-says-family-was-threatened-after-wife-s-death-23608755"> Read more.</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai BMW crash case: Survivor Pradeep Nakhwa says family was threatened after wife&rsquo;s death
Pradeep Nakhwa, the survivor, complainant, and key witness in the case where a BMW occupied by the son of a Shiv Sena (Eknath Shinde faction) leader rammed into a scooter last year, has approached the Worli police, stating that following the incident &mdash; which claimed his wife&rsquo;s life &mdash; his family and he were in danger and that men had been deployed to keep a watch on him, creating an atmosphere of fear. Read more.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai&rsquo;s air pollution triggers rise in respiratory illnesses
This December, Mumbai has consistently recorded concentrations of PM2.5 &mdash; considered the worst pollutant &mdash;higher than India&rsquo;s National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS), especially in Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC), Byculla and Mazagaon, Chakala in Andheri East, Deonar, Ghatkopar, Kherwadi in Bandra East, Khindipada in Bhandup, and Malad, according to data available from continuous ambient air quality monitoring stations (CAAQMS), registered with the Central Pollution Control Board. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-s-air-pollution-triggers-rise-in-respiratory-illnesses-23608757">Read more.</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai&rsquo;s air pollution triggers rise in respiratory illnesses
This December, Mumbai has consistently recorded concentrations of PM2.5 &mdash; considered the worst pollutant &mdash;higher than India&rsquo;s National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS), especially in Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC), Byculla and Mazagaon, Chakala in Andheri East, Deonar, Ghatkopar, Kherwadi in Bandra East, Khindipada in Bhandup, and Malad, according to data available from continuous ambient air quality monitoring stations (CAAQMS), registered with the Central Pollution Control Board. Read more.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: AAP leaders offer prayers at Siddhivinayak Temple ahead of BMC polls
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Aam Aadmi Party MP <a href="https://twitter.com/SanjayAzadSln?ref_src=twsrc-Etfw">@SanjayAzadSln</a> and Mumbai President <a href="https://twitter.com/PreetiSMenon?ref_src=twsrc-Etfw">@PreetiSMenon</a>, offered prayers at the revered Shri Siddhivinayakji Mandir, along with AAP Mumbai Candidates for the BMC Polls, to seek blessings of &lsquo;Vighnaharta&rsquo;. Ganpati Bappa Morya! <a href="https://t.co/7PPop0vGyd">pic.twitter.com/7PPop0vGyd</a>
&mdash; AAP Mumbai (@AAPMumbai) <a href="https://twitter.com/AAPMumbai/status/2002303275106701399?ref_src=twsrc-Etfw">December 20, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Mumbai News LIVE Updates: AAP leaders offer prayers at Siddhivinayak Temple ahead of BMC polls

Aam Aadmi Party MP @SanjayAzadSln and Mumbai President @PreetiSMenon, offered prayers at the revered Shri Siddhivinayakji Mandir, along with AAP Mumbai Candidates for the BMC Polls, to seek blessings of &lsquo;Vighnaharta&rsquo;. Ganpati Bappa Morya! pic.twitter.com/7PPop0vGyd
&mdash; AAP Mumbai (@AAPMumbai) December 20, 2025


Mumbai News LIVE Updates: MNS alliance call in '2-3 days', efforts on to convince Cong on united anti-BJP fight: Sena (UBT)
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Anil Parab on Sunday said that the announcement on the alliance between his party and Maharashtra Navnirman Sena could be made "any moment". According to his party colleague Sanjay Raut, it can happen in two to three days. Speaking to reporters, Parab said the people of Mumbai have always backed the Thackerays and expressed confidence that the tie-up will happen in the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation polls. "Alliance could be announced anytime. Leaders of both parties -- Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray and MNS president Raj Thackeray -- will decide how the announcement of the alliance should be made," Parab said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: MNS alliance call in '2-3 days', efforts on to convince Cong on united anti-BJP fight: Sena (UBT)
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Anil Parab on Sunday said that the announcement on the alliance between his party and Maharashtra Navnirman Sena could be made "any moment". According to his party colleague Sanjay Raut, it can happen in two to three days. Speaking to reporters, Parab said the people of Mumbai have always backed the Thackerays and expressed confidence that the tie-up will happen in the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation polls. "Alliance could be announced anytime. Leaders of both parties -- Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray and MNS president Raj Thackeray -- will decide how the announcement of the alliance should be made," Parab said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Fadnavis pitches for autonomy of education institutes
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Sunday pitched for the autonomy of good educational institutes to create competent human resources, and said that India will be the world's leading AI developer country by 2030. He was addressing an event at the Laxminarayan Institute of Technology (LIT) in Nagpur.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Fadnavis pitches for autonomy of education institutes
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Sunday pitched for the autonomy of good educational institutes to create competent human resources, and said that India will be the world's leading AI developer country by 2030. He was addressing an event at the Laxminarayan Institute of Technology (LIT) in Nagpur.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Gas dealer duped of Rs 1 cr by fraudsters posing as police officers
A shocking case has surfaced at Dindoshi Police Station, Mumbai, where a gas dealer was allegedly duped of Rs 1 crore by fraudsters posing as senior Mumbai Police officials, including the Joint Commissioner of Police. The victim, Malad-based Rahul Gupta, was later traced safely from Palghar after being reported missing. Dindoshi Police have registered a case against four unknown persons under BNS Sections 308(4), 308(5), 308(6) and 3(5), and further investigation is underway: Mumbai Police
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A shocking case has surfaced at Dindoshi Police Station, Mumbai, where a gas dealer was allegedly duped of ₹1 crore by fraudsters posing as senior Mumbai Police officials, including the Joint Commissioner of Police. The victim, Malad-based Rahul Gupta, was later traced safely&hellip; <a href="https://t.co/umMiud5Y5k">pic.twitter.com/umMiud5Y5k</a>
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Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Gas dealer duped of Rs 1 cr by fraudsters posing as police officers
A shocking case has surfaced at Dindoshi Police Station, Mumbai, where a gas dealer was allegedly duped of Rs 1 crore by fraudsters posing as senior Mumbai Police officials, including the Joint Commissioner of Police. The victim, Malad-based Rahul Gupta, was later traced safely from Palghar after being reported missing. Dindoshi Police have registered a case against four unknown persons under BNS Sections 308(4), 308(5), 308(6) and 3(5), and further investigation is underway: Mumbai Police

A shocking case has surfaced at Dindoshi Police Station, Mumbai, where a gas dealer was allegedly duped of ₹1 crore by fraudsters posing as senior Mumbai Police officials, including the Joint Commissioner of Police. The victim, Malad-based Rahul Gupta, was later traced safely&hellip; pic.twitter.com/umMiud5Y5k
&mdash; IANS (@ians_india) December 22, 2025


Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Two injured as fire breaks out in south Mumbai hotel kitchen
Two persons suffered injuries after a fire broke out in the kitchen of a hotel in south Mumbai on Sunday afternoon, civic officials said. The incident occurred around 4.30 pm at the Colaba Social Bar and Restaurant located on Boman Beharam Marg behind the Taj Hotel, they said. A fire erupted in the kitchen area of the hotel located in the basement of a five-storey building, a civic official said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Two injured as fire breaks out in south Mumbai hotel kitchen
Two persons suffered injuries after a fire broke out in the kitchen of a hotel in south Mumbai on Sunday afternoon, civic officials said. The incident occurred around 4.30 pm at the Colaba Social Bar and Restaurant located on Boman Beharam Marg behind the Taj Hotel, they said. A fire erupted in the kitchen area of the hotel located in the basement of a five-storey building, a civic official said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: BJP-led Mahayuti sweeps local body polls in Maharashtra, Opposition routed
The Mahayuti alliance of the BJP, Shiv Sena, and NCP has swept the elections to 288 municipal councils and nagar panchayats by winning 207 posts of presidents of local bodies on Sunday, restricting the Opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi to a collective tally of 44. The final figures were shared by the State Election Commission (SEC) in the night. According to the SEC, the BJP won 117 posts of municipal presidents, Shiv Sena won 53, and the NCP won 37 posts. The Congress bagged 28, the NCP (SP) seven, and Shiv Sena (UBT) nine. The parties registered with the SEC bagged four seats, while 28 seats of municipal presidents went to unrecognised registered parties. Five seats were won by Independents, the poll body said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: BJP-led Mahayuti sweeps local body polls in Maharashtra, Opposition routed
The Mahayuti alliance of the BJP, Shiv Sena, and NCP has swept the elections to 288 municipal councils and nagar panchayats by winning 207 posts of presidents of local bodies on Sunday, restricting the Opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi to a collective tally of 44. The final figures were shared by the State Election Commission (SEC) in the night. According to the SEC, the BJP won 117 posts of municipal presidents, Shiv Sena won 53, and the NCP won 37 posts. The Congress bagged 28, the NCP (SP) seven, and Shiv Sena (UBT) nine. The parties registered with the SEC bagged four seats, while 28 seats of municipal presidents went to unrecognised registered parties. Five seats were won by Independents, the poll body said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Two senior citizens among three injured in fire triggered by LPG leak in Mumbai
Three persons, including two senior citizens, suffered burns after a fire broke out in a room in the Andheri-MIDC area in Mumbai on Sunday morning, a fire official said. The incident at Ramabai Nagar occurred due to a leak from an LPG (liquified petroleum gas) cylinder, he said. Officials said gas had been leaking from the cylinder throughout the night. The family members were fast asleep and were unaware of the leak.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Two senior citizens among three injured in fire triggered by LPG leak in Mumbai
Three persons, including two senior citizens, suffered burns after a fire broke out in a room in the Andheri-MIDC area in Mumbai on Sunday morning, a fire official said. The incident at Ramabai Nagar occurred due to a leak from an LPG (liquified petroleum gas) cylinder, he said. Officials said gas had been leaking from the cylinder throughout the night. The family members were fast asleep and were unaware of the leak.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Four booked for setting up fake firms, claiming Rs 22.06 crore ITC
A case has been registered against four persons in Maharashtra's Thane district for allegedly creating fake GST-registered firms and claiming input tax credit of more than Rs 22.06 crore, police said on Sunday. Based on a complaint lodged by an official from the State Goods and Services Tax (SGST) department, the police in Kalyan on Thursday registered a case against Nikhil Gaikwad, owner of Dynamic Enterprises, Noor Mohammad Vasim Pinjari, Navnath Sukrya Gharat, and an individual identified as Sarfaraj, and a few others.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Four booked for setting up fake firms, claiming Rs 22.06 crore ITC
A case has been registered against four persons in Maharashtra's Thane district for allegedly creating fake GST-registered firms and claiming input tax credit of more than Rs 22.06 crore, police said on Sunday. Based on a complaint lodged by an official from the State Goods and Services Tax (SGST) department, the police in Kalyan on Thursday registered a case against Nikhil Gaikwad, owner of Dynamic Enterprises, Noor Mohammad Vasim Pinjari, Navnath Sukrya Gharat, and an individual identified as Sarfaraj, and a few others.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: The right to breathe clean air is a fundamental right and fresh air was the need of the hour, the Bombay High Court said on Monday while urging authorities to come up with a solution to address the pollution and odour emanating from Kanjurmarg dumping ground in the metropolis. We are closing the LIVE blog now

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: "Fresh air is the need of the hour. Breathing itself has become difficult because of pollution," the court said

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