Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Maharashtra govt forms panel to recommend amendments for easing of land fragmentation law The Maharashtra government on Wednesday constituted a high-level committee to recommend amendments to the Maharashtra Prevention of Fragmentation and Consolidation of Holdings Act with an aim to simplify the regularisation of unauthorised land fragments. A Government Resolution (GR) to this effect has been issued by the Revenue and Forest Department, reported PTI.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Maharashtra govt forms panel to recommend amendments for easing of land fragmentation lawThe Maharashtra government on Wednesday constituted a high-level committee to recommend amendments to the Maharashtra Prevention of Fragmentation and Consolidation of Holdings Act with an aim to simplify the regularisation of unauthorised land fragments. A Government Resolution (GR) to this effect has been issued by the Revenue and Forest Department, reported PTI.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: 123 illegal bike taxis found in Mumbai metropolitan region Regional Transport Offices (RTOs) have registered cases against 123 bike taxis operating in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region, the Maharashtra Transport Department said on Wednesday, reported PTI. The department stated that 76 of the 123 two-wheelers were seized and cases registered against the concerned riders under the Motor Vehicles Rules, while legal action has been initiated against illegal app-based aggregators, an official release stated.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: 123 illegal bike taxis found in Mumbai metropolitan regionRegional Transport Offices (RTOs) have registered cases against 123 bike taxis operating in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region, the Maharashtra Transport Department said on Wednesday, reported PTI. The department stated that 76 of the 123 two-wheelers were seized and cases registered against the concerned riders under the Motor Vehicles Rules, while legal action has been initiated against illegal app-based aggregators, an official release stated.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Prime accused in CA suicide case spent Rs 3 crore on betting and call girls, say police The prime accused in a chartered accountant suicide case spent the extorted Rs 3 crore on online betting, call girls, and living a luxurious lifestyle, which involved staying in posh hotels, a Mumbai Police official said on Wednesday, reported PTI. CA Raj Leela More, a resident of Vakola area, allegedly killed himself by drinking poison on July 12, blaming Rahul Parwani and his girlfriend Saba Qureshi for blackmailing him with his intimate videos and extorting money over the last 18 months.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Prime accused in CA suicide case spent Rs 3 crore on betting and call girls, say policeThe prime accused in a chartered accountant suicide case spent the extorted Rs 3 crore on online betting, call girls, and living a luxurious lifestyle, which involved staying in posh hotels, a Mumbai Police official said on Wednesday, reported PTI. CA Raj Leela More, a resident of Vakola area, allegedly killed himself by drinking poison on July 12, blaming Rahul Parwani and his girlfriend Saba Qureshi for blackmailing him with his intimate videos and extorting money over the last 18 months.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Court rejects Narayan Rane`s plea against summons in defamation case filed by Sanjay Raut A court here on Wednesday rejected BJP MP Narayan Rane`s plea against a summons issued to him in a defamation case filed by Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut. Raut has filed a criminal defamation case against Rane for allegedly making "malicious and false" remarks about him at the Konkan Festival organised in suburban Bhandup on January 15, 2023, reported PTI.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Court rejects Narayan Rane`s plea against summons in defamation case filed by Sanjay RautA court here on Wednesday rejected BJP MP Narayan Rane`s plea against a summons issued to him in a defamation case filed by Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut. Raut has filed a criminal defamation case against Rane for allegedly making "malicious and false" remarks about him at the Konkan Festival organised in suburban Bhandup on January 15, 2023, reported PTI.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Bombay HC grants bail to businessman Sujit Patkar in Covid-19 jumbo centre scam
The Bombay High Court, on Wednesday, granted bail to businessman Sujit Patkar, an alleged associate of Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut, in the Covid-19 jumbo centre scam. The court noted that, despite prima facie complicity, extended imprisonment was not necessary as the investigation is complete, reported news agency PTI. A bench led by Justice Amit Borkar emphasised that factors including the time an accused has spent in jail and the delay in the commencement of the trial should be evaluated in light of the "overarching principle that bail is the rule and jail is the exception".
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Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Bombay HC grants bail to businessman Sujit Patkar in Covid-19 jumbo centre scam
The Bombay High Court, on Wednesday, granted bail to businessman Sujit Patkar, an alleged associate of Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut, in the Covid-19 jumbo centre scam. The court noted that, despite prima facie complicity, extended imprisonment was not necessary as the investigation is complete, reported news agency PTI. A bench led by Justice Amit Borkar emphasised that factors including the time an accused has spent in jail and the delay in the commencement of the trial should be evaluated in light of the "overarching principle that bail is the rule and jail is the exception".
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Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Civic body`s demolition drive in Pimpri-Chinchwad draws flak for `hasty` execution
The Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation`s (PCMC) demolition drive in the slum pockets of Kala Khadak area of Pimpri-Chinchwad has sparked sharp criticism from affected residents and local activists, who allege that the civic body carried out the action in haste, with little warning and no concrete relief or rehabilitation plan in place, ANI reported. As part of an ongoing road-widening project, PCMC officials conducted a demolition drive early wednesday morning, razing dozens of houses and structures in the densely populated locality.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Civic body`s demolition drive in Pimpri-Chinchwad draws flak for `hasty` execution
The Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation`s (PCMC) demolition drive in the slum pockets of Kala Khadak area of Pimpri-Chinchwad has sparked sharp criticism from affected residents and local activists, who allege that the civic body carried out the action in haste, with little warning and no concrete relief or rehabilitation plan in place, ANI reported. As part of an ongoing road-widening project, PCMC officials conducted a demolition drive early wednesday morning, razing dozens of houses and structures in the densely populated locality.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: No data shared to justify need for security bill, it`s `worse than British-era laws`, says Sena (UBT) Shiv Sena (UBT) MLA Bhaskar Jadhav on Wednesday criticised the Mahayuti government for failing to provide any data or evidence to justify the need for a bill that seeks to crack down on Left-wing extremism in Maharashtra, calling the legislation "worse than British-era laws", PTI reported. Last week, both houses of the state legislature passed the contentious Maharashtra Special Public Security Bill, 2024, which seeks to prevent unlawful activities of Left-wing extremist organisations with focus on `urban Naxalism`.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: No data shared to justify need for security bill, it`s `worse than British-era laws`, says Sena (UBT)Shiv Sena (UBT) MLA Bhaskar Jadhav on Wednesday criticised the Mahayuti government for failing to provide any data or evidence to justify the need for a bill that seeks to crack down on Left-wing extremism in Maharashtra, calling the legislation "worse than British-era laws", PTI reported. Last week, both houses of the state legislature passed the contentious Maharashtra Special Public Security Bill, 2024, which seeks to prevent unlawful activities of Left-wing extremist organisations with focus on `urban Naxalism`.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: SIT to probe alleged irregularities in Maharashtra school staff data
In response to a query from BJP`s Sneha Dube Pandit, School Education Minister Dada Bhuse confirmed that a Special Investigation Team (SIT) is being formed. This SIT will investigate the alleged illegal inclusion of names as teaching and non-teaching staff on the school education department`s official dashboard

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: SIT to probe alleged irregularities in Maharashtra school staff data
In response to a query from BJP`s Sneha Dube Pandit, School Education Minister Dada Bhuse confirmed that a Special Investigation Team (SIT) is being formed. This SIT will investigate the alleged illegal inclusion of names as teaching and non-teaching staff on the school education department`s official dashboard

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;Court rejects Narayan Rane`s plea against summons in defamation case filed by Sanjay Raut A court in Mumbai on Wednesday rejected BJP MP Narayan Rane`s plea against a summons issued to him in a defamation case filed by Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut. The Shiv Sena (UBT) MP has filed a criminal defamation case against Rane for allegedly making "malicious and false" remarks about him at the Konkan Festival organised in suburban Bhandup on January 15, 2023, reported PTI.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;Court rejects Narayan Rane`s plea against summons in defamation case filed by Sanjay RautA court in Mumbai on Wednesday rejected BJP MP Narayan Rane`s plea against a summons issued to him in a defamation case filed by Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut. The Shiv Sena (UBT) MP has filed a criminal defamation case against Rane for allegedly making "malicious and false" remarks about him at the Konkan Festival organised in suburban Bhandup on January 15, 2023, reported PTI.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Most Mumbai school lapses renewal&nbsp;
Maharashtra School Education Minister Dada Bhuse stated that 1,057 aided and non-aided schools in Mumbai operate with proper permission. He noted that while 218 of these failed to renew their permission in 2022, 211 have since been granted renewed permission under the Right to Education (RTE) Act, and only seven have been shut down

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Most Mumbai school lapses renewal&nbsp;
Maharashtra School Education Minister Dada Bhuse stated that 1,057 aided and non-aided schools in Mumbai operate with proper permission. He noted that while 218 of these failed to renew their permission in 2022, 211 have since been granted renewed permission under the Right to Education (RTE) Act, and only seven have been shut down

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: `Uddhav Ji can come this side,` Maha CM takes dig at Shiv Sena (UBT) chief on farewell from Vidhan Parishad Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis took a veiled dig at Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Uddhav Thackeray, inviting him to join the treasury benches (ruling side) in Vidhan Parishad, stating that his government doesnt have any "scope" to come into Opposition until 2029, ANI reported. Fadnavis was speaking on the occasion of Uddhav Thackeray`s farewell from the Maharashtra Vidhan Parishad.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: `Uddhav Ji can come this side,` Maha CM takes dig at Shiv Sena (UBT) chief on farewell from Vidhan ParishadMaharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis took a veiled dig at Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Uddhav Thackeray, inviting him to join the treasury benches (ruling side) in Vidhan Parishad, stating that his government doesnt have any "scope" to come into Opposition until 2029, ANI reported. Fadnavis was speaking on the occasion of Uddhav Thackeray`s farewell from the Maharashtra Vidhan Parishad.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: 420 unauthorised schools discovered in Mumbai&nbsp;
Maharashtra School Education Minister Dada Bhuse confirmed on Wednesday that Mumbai has 420 unauthorised schools, with 47 already closed. In a written response to a query in the state legislature, he added that 103 of these schools have been penalised, and 126 others are facing criminal cases

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: 420 unauthorised schools discovered in Mumbai&nbsp;
Maharashtra School Education Minister Dada Bhuse confirmed on Wednesday that Mumbai has 420 unauthorised schools, with 47 already closed. In a written response to a query in the state legislature, he added that 103 of these schools have been penalised, and 126 others are facing criminal cases

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Patkar`s company contracted for Covid centre, faces money laundering probe
Patkar was among four partners in Lifeline Hospital Management Services, the company awarded the contract to operate a Covid-19 jumbo centre in Worli. The Enforcement Directorate (ED) initiated a money laundering case against Patkar, stemming from an FIR previously filed by the Mumbai Police

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Patkar`s company contracted for Covid centre, faces money laundering probe
Patkar was among four partners in Lifeline Hospital Management Services, the company awarded the contract to operate a Covid-19 jumbo centre in Worli. The Enforcement Directorate (ED) initiated a money laundering case against Patkar, stemming from an FIR previously filed by the Mumbai Police

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Patkar`s arrest linked to alleged Covid centre scam 
Patkar was arrested in July 2023 by the ED, facing allegations that he and others defrauded the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC). This was reportedly done by under-deploying doctors and staff at a contracted COVID jumbo centre. Investigators also claim a conspiracy involving fake bills and vouchers was used to generate illegal profits

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Patkar`s arrest linked to alleged Covid centre scam
Patkar was arrested in July 2023 by the ED, facing allegations that he and others defrauded the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC). This was reportedly done by under-deploying doctors and staff at a contracted COVID jumbo centre. Investigators also claim a conspiracy involving fake bills and vouchers was used to generate illegal profits

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Sujit Patkar appealed bail after special court rejection
Patkar had approached the High Court for bail after his initial plea was denied by a special court last November. The special court had previously noted that Patkar and his partners were involved in a criminal conspiracy, risking lives during the pandemic rather than helping

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Sujit Patkar appealed bail after special court rejection
Patkar had approached the High Court for bail after his initial plea was denied by a special court last November. The special court had previously noted that Patkar and his partners were involved in a criminal conspiracy, risking lives during the pandemic rather than helping

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Patkar granted bail with conditions
The bench stated that due to the circumstances, the time Patkar had already spent in custody, the principle of treating co-accused similarly, and the delay in starting the trial, he was eligible for bail. The court ordered Patkar to provide a personal bond of Rs 1 lakh along with other conditions; a full order will be released later
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Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Patkar granted bail with conditions
The bench stated that due to the circumstances, the time Patkar had already spent in custody, the principle of treating co-accused similarly, and the delay in starting the trial, he was eligible for bail. The court ordered Patkar to provide a personal bond of Rs 1 lakh along with other conditions; a full order will be released later
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Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Sujit Patkar granted bail in Covid-19 jumbo centre scam
The Bombay High Court today granted bail to businessman Sujit Patkar, an alleged associate of Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut, who was implicated in the multi-crore COVID-19 jumbo centre scam under investigation by the Enforcement Directorate. Justice Amit Borkar`s bench cited Patkar`s time spent in jail since his July 2023 arrest, delays in starting the trial, and consistency with bail granted to co-accused as reasons for the decision

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Sujit Patkar granted bail in Covid-19 jumbo centre scam
The Bombay High Court today granted bail to businessman Sujit Patkar, an alleged associate of Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut, who was implicated in the multi-crore COVID-19 jumbo centre scam under investigation by the Enforcement Directorate. Justice Amit Borkar`s bench cited Patkar`s time spent in jail since his July 2023 arrest, delays in starting the trial, and consistency with bail granted to co-accused as reasons for the decision

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: No charges yet in police station brawl 
"We haven`t yet registered a case against those involved in the fight," an official added. "Our investigation to figure out the reason behind their dispute is currently underway" said cops from the station&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: No charges yet in police station brawl
"We haven`t yet registered a case against those involved in the fight," an official added. "Our investigation to figure out the reason behind their dispute is currently underway" said cops from the station&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Cops break up brawl, arguments still persist
Moreover, the video showed police officers intervening to separate the fighting individuals at the station. Even after being pulled apart, the groups continued to shout abuses loudly at each other, the official stated

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Cops break up brawl, arguments still persist
Moreover, the video showed police officers intervening to separate the fighting individuals at the station. Even after being pulled apart, the groups continued to shout abuses loudly at each other, the official stated

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: &nbsp;Fight breaks out at police station
A verbal argument between two rival groups, who were at the police station to lodge complaints about a dispute, quickly turned into a physical fight. Members from both sides were seen punching, kicking, and hurling abuses at each other

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: &nbsp;Fight breaks out at police station
A verbal argument between two rival groups, who were at the police station to lodge complaints about a dispute, quickly turned into a physical fight. Members from both sides were seen punching, kicking, and hurling abuses at each other

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;Police station brawl over dispute
An official from the police station stated that two opposing groups arrived to file complaints regarding an ongoing dispute. However, before officers could formally intervene, a heated argument erupted between them, which led to attacking each other&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;Police station brawl over dispute
An official from the police station stated that two opposing groups arrived to file complaints regarding an ongoing dispute. However, before officers could formally intervene, a heated argument erupted between them, which led to attacking each other&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Brawl at police station in Palghar
A fight broke out between two rival groups, including women, right inside the Tulunj police station in Nalasopara, Maharashtra, on Tuesday. Both groups had reportedly gone there to file complaints. A video of the incident quickly went viral on social media

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Brawl at police station in Palghar
A fight broke out between two rival groups, including women, right inside the Tulunj police station in Nalasopara, Maharashtra, on Tuesday. Both groups had reportedly gone there to file complaints. A video of the incident quickly went viral on social media

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Maharashtra to get tough on investor scams with stricter laws
In a bid to curb rising financial fraud and protect citizens, the Maharashtra government will amend existing laws to impose harsher penalties and longer jail terms on those running schemes that cheat investors by promising abnormally high and unrealistic returns. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, who also heads the Home Department, said on Tuesday during Question Hour in the Legislative Assembly that the government will introduce changes to the current laws to enable stricter punishment, both imprisonment and steep financial penalties. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/maharashtra-to-get-tough-on-investor-scams-with-stricter-laws-23584887">Read more.</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Maharashtra to get tough on investor scams with stricter laws
In a bid to curb rising financial fraud and protect citizens, the Maharashtra government will amend existing laws to impose harsher penalties and longer jail terms on those running schemes that cheat investors by promising abnormally high and unrealistic returns. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, who also heads the Home Department, said on Tuesday during Question Hour in the Legislative Assembly that the government will introduce changes to the current laws to enable stricter punishment, both imprisonment and steep financial penalties. Read more.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Building collapses in Malwani, 10 injured
A ground-plus-two structure collapsed around 2 AM at Plot No. 22 in Malwani&rsquo;s New Collector Compound, injuring 10 people. Seven of the injured were discharged after treatment, while three remain hospitalised.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Building collapses in Malwani, 10 injured
A ground-plus-two structure collapsed around 2 AM at Plot No. 22 in Malwani&rsquo;s New Collector Compound, injuring 10 people. Seven of the injured were discharged after treatment, while three remain hospitalised.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: 14 spotted deer found dead under mysterious circumstances at Pune&rsquo;s Katraj Zoo
In a disturbing development, 14 female and one male spotted deer have died under mysterious circumstances at the Pune Municipal Corporation-run Rajiv Gandhi Zoological Park in Katraj over a span of six days. <a href="https://mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/maharashtra-14-spotted-deer-found-dead-under-mysterious-circumstances-at-punes-katraj-zoo-23584953">Read more.</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: 14 spotted deer found dead under mysterious circumstances at Pune&rsquo;s Katraj Zoo
In a disturbing development, 14 female and one male spotted deer have died under mysterious circumstances at the Pune Municipal Corporation-run Rajiv Gandhi Zoological Park in Katraj over a span of six days. Read more.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Maharashtra govt to revise Fee Regulation Act amid rising complaints against schools charging extra fees
In a bid to curb the illegal practices of educational institutes collecting fees under non-academic heads and to make the Fee Regulation Act more parent-friendly, the state has initiated a move to amend the rules in the Act. <a href="https://mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/maharashtra-govt-to-revise-fee-regulation-act-amid-rising-complaints-against-schools-charging-extra-fees-23584954">Read more.</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Maharashtra govt to revise Fee Regulation Act amid rising complaints against schools charging extra fees
In a bid to curb the illegal practices of educational institutes collecting fees under non-academic heads and to make the Fee Regulation Act more parent-friendly, the state has initiated a move to amend the rules in the Act. Read more.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Viral message claims bid to kidnap children in Palghar; police urge public to show restraint
The police in Maharashtra`s Palghar district have appealed to citizens to show restraint and not believe in rumours after a message claiming that some people had tried to kidnap children went viral on social media. Superintendent of Police Yatish Deshmukh told reporters on Tuesday night that the message talks about a few masked people moving in a black Scorpio within the jurisdiction of Kasa police station on July 14.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Viral message claims bid to kidnap children in Palghar; police urge public to show restraint
The police in Maharashtra`s Palghar district have appealed to citizens to show restraint and not believe in rumours after a message claiming that some people had tried to kidnap children went viral on social media. Superintendent of Police Yatish Deshmukh told reporters on Tuesday night that the message talks about a few masked people moving in a black Scorpio within the jurisdiction of Kasa police station on July 14.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai: Three-year-old missing from Antop Hill found dead in Colaba
The body of a three-year-old girl, allegedly kidnapped from her home, was found in the sea in south Mumbai on Tuesday, with the police now on the lookout for her stepfather, a police officer said. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-three-year-old-missing-from-antop-hill-found-dead-in-colaba-23584888">Read more.</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai: Three-year-old missing from Antop Hill found dead in Colaba
The body of a three-year-old girl, allegedly kidnapped from her home, was found in the sea in south Mumbai on Tuesday, with the police now on the lookout for her stepfather, a police officer said. Read more.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Thane: Closed post outrage, Shahapur school reopens with new policies
The Shahapur school in Thane, which was shut since last Wednesday (July 9), following an outrage over alleged inappropriate behaviour with girl students, reopened on Tuesday. After being in the midst of a row, the school reopened with new policies and changes in the parent-teacher body. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/thane-closed-post-outrage-shahapur-school-reopens-with-new-policies-23584886">Read more.</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Thane: Closed post outrage, Shahapur school reopens with new policies
The Shahapur school in Thane, which was shut since last Wednesday (July 9), following an outrage over alleged inappropriate behaviour with girl students, reopened on Tuesday. After being in the midst of a row, the school reopened with new policies and changes in the parent-teacher body. Read more.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai: BEST charts transport overhaul with the new regular incoming fleet
The BEST undertaking is on the verge of a turnaround. With a slow, steady, yet assured delivery schedule of around 100 buses per month from various manufacturers as per the revised timeline, the undertaking is gradually regaining its foothold among commuters. Targeting shared autos and last-mile connectivity, BEST is also working to optimise its services and is planning to experiment with dynamic fares. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-best-charts-transport-overhaul-with-the-new-regular-incoming-fleet-23584881">Read more.</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai: BEST charts transport overhaul with the new regular incoming fleet
The BEST undertaking is on the verge of a turnaround. With a slow, steady, yet assured delivery schedule of around 100 buses per month from various manufacturers as per the revised timeline, the undertaking is gradually regaining its foothold among commuters. Targeting shared autos and last-mile connectivity, BEST is also working to optimise its services and is planning to experiment with dynamic fares. Read more.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Donations cross Rs 51,500 on Day 2 of appeal as Mumbai rallies to save premature newborn fighting for life
Mumbai has once again proven that when it comes to humanity, no gesture is too small. On the second consecutive day, donations continued to pour in for the premature baby boy of the More family. Citizens from all walks of life came forward to support Ganesh More, the father of a critically ill newborn, who has been battling against all odds to ensure his baby receives life-saving treatment. As of Tuesday evening, Rs 51,500 had been raised in a single day through small and large donations from well-wishers touched by the family&rsquo;s story.<a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/donations-cross-rs-51-500-on-day-2-of-appeal-as-mumbai-rallies-to-save-premature-newborn-fighting-for-life-23584883"> Read more.</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Donations cross Rs 51,500 on Day 2 of appeal as Mumbai rallies to save premature newborn fighting for life
Mumbai has once again proven that when it comes to humanity, no gesture is too small. On the second consecutive day, donations continued to pour in for the premature baby boy of the More family. Citizens from all walks of life came forward to support Ganesh More, the father of a critically ill newborn, who has been battling against all odds to ensure his baby receives life-saving treatment. As of Tuesday evening, Rs 51,500 had been raised in a single day through small and large donations from well-wishers touched by the family&rsquo;s story. Read more.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Retired govt employee falls for `high` returns on shares, loses Rs 2.85 crore
A 66-year-old retired government employee from Maharashtra`s Thane district was allegedly duped of Rs 2.85 crore after being lured with "high returns" on shares, an official said on Wednesday. The complainant, a resident of Vishnu Nagar in the Dombivali area, lost the money over about two months. The senior citizens told the police that he was contacted over the mobile phone by some persons claiming to be representatives of an investment firm and a reputed security trading company.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Retired govt employee falls for `high` returns on shares, loses Rs 2.85 crore
A 66-year-old retired government employee from Maharashtra`s Thane district was allegedly duped of Rs 2.85 crore after being lured with "high returns" on shares, an official said on Wednesday. The complainant, a resident of Vishnu Nagar in the Dombivali area, lost the money over about two months. The senior citizens told the police that he was contacted over the mobile phone by some persons claiming to be representatives of an investment firm and a reputed security trading company.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;Ola, Uber drivers storm Mumbai; force passengers out mid-trip
OLA and Uber drivers across Maharashtra went on strike on Tuesday, converging in Mumbai to demand rationalisation of fares and other key reforms. Thousands gathered at Azad Maidan for the protest, which also saw participation from gig workers of food delivery apps. Several incidents were reported across the Mumbai Metropolitan Region where striking drivers allegedly stopped cabs and autos mid-journey, forcing passengers to get off and disrupting services. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/ola-uber-drivers-storm-mumbai-force-passengers-out-mid-trip-23584882">Read more.</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;Ola, Uber drivers storm Mumbai; force passengers out mid-trip
OLA and Uber drivers across Maharashtra went on strike on Tuesday, converging in Mumbai to demand rationalisation of fares and other key reforms. Thousands gathered at Azad Maidan for the protest, which also saw participation from gig workers of food delivery apps. Several incidents were reported across the Mumbai Metropolitan Region where striking drivers allegedly stopped cabs and autos mid-journey, forcing passengers to get off and disrupting services. Read more.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Nalasopara traffic cops attacked for issuing challan, three held
The Tulinj police on Tuesday arrested a father-son duo and their friend for allegedly assaulting two traffic constables in Nalasopara. The altercation began after the constables stopped the accused, Parth Narkar, &nbsp;who was riding the scooter, and his friend Akash Panchal, for not wearing a helmet. Police said the incident occurred around 10 am on Tuesday near Sitara Bakery at Nagindas Pada, Nalasopara East. The entire incident was recorded on mobile phones by locals and bystanders at the spot. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-nalasopara-traffic-cops-attacked-for-issuing-challan-three-held-23584884">Read more.</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Nalasopara traffic cops attacked for issuing challan, three held
The Tulinj police on Tuesday arrested a father-son duo and their friend for allegedly assaulting two traffic constables in Nalasopara. The altercation began after the constables stopped the accused, Parth Narkar, &nbsp;who was riding the scooter, and his friend Akash Panchal, for not wearing a helmet. Police said the incident occurred around 10 am on Tuesday near Sitara Bakery at Nagindas Pada, Nalasopara East. The entire incident was recorded on mobile phones by locals and bystanders at the spot. Read more.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;CR cracks down on AC coach freeloaders after 11,000 WhatsApp complaints
In a major crackdown on irregular travel, Central Railway (CR) has resolved over 11,000 complaints related to its air-conditioned suburban trains in just over a month, thanks to a dedicated 24/7 WhatsApp helpline and a special enforcement squad. On May 25, 2024, CR launched a specialised AC Class Task Force to monitor and respond to issues related to premium local train services. A dedicated WhatsApp complaint number &mdash; 7208819987 &mdash; was also introduced, enabling commuters to report ticketless travellers, unattended belongings, excessive cooling, and a lack of ticket-checking. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-central-railway-cracks-down-on-ac-coach-freeloaders-after-11000-whatsapp-complaints-23584885">Read more.</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;CR cracks down on AC coach freeloaders after 11,000 WhatsApp complaints
In a major crackdown on irregular travel, Central Railway (CR) has resolved over 11,000 complaints related to its air-conditioned suburban trains in just over a month, thanks to a dedicated 24/7 WhatsApp helpline and a special enforcement squad. On May 25, 2024, CR launched a specialised AC Class Task Force to monitor and respond to issues related to premium local train services. A dedicated WhatsApp complaint number &mdash; 7208819987 &mdash; was also introduced, enabling commuters to report ticketless travellers, unattended belongings, excessive cooling, and a lack of ticket-checking. Read more.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Loose manhole cover sparks fire in double-decker e-bus near Siddharth College in Mumbai
A loose manhole cover near the Siddharth College junction struck the undergear high-voltage battery of a Switch-class air-conditioned double-decker electric bus, triggering a fire and thick smoke around 9.15 am during rush hour on Tuesday. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/loose-manhole-cover-sparks-fire-in-double-decker-e-bus-near-siddharth-college-in-mumbai-23584880">Read more.</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Loose manhole cover sparks fire in double-decker e-bus near Siddharth College in Mumbai
A loose manhole cover near the Siddharth College junction struck the undergear high-voltage battery of a Switch-class air-conditioned double-decker electric bus, triggering a fire and thick smoke around 9.15 am during rush hour on Tuesday. Read more.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: SpiceJet faces 120 million dollar lawsuit in London over unpaid aircraft dues
Indian airline SpiceJet has been hit by a $120 million suit. The case pertains to four Ireland-registered companies, all part of the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China&rsquo;s aircraft leasing business, which claim the airline has missed payments of basic rents, failed to pay for engine maintenance and damages, and needs to top up security deposits. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/spicejet-faces-120-million-dollar-lawsuit-in-london-over-unpaid-aircraft-dues-23584889">Read more.</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: SpiceJet faces 120 million dollar lawsuit in London over unpaid aircraft dues
Indian airline SpiceJet has been hit by a $120 million suit. The case pertains to four Ireland-registered companies, all part of the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China&rsquo;s aircraft leasing business, which claim the airline has missed payments of basic rents, failed to pay for engine maintenance and damages, and needs to top up security deposits. Read more.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Brave teen helps nab knife-wielding mobile snatcher in Vakola
A quick-thinking 13-year-old girl helped the Vakola police trace a knife-wielding mobile phone snatcher who had targeted a school teacher on the night of June 30. The accused, who was on a motorbike, had pulled up on the victim, Divya Parmar, 27, near the Western Express Highway.<a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/brave-teen-helps-nab-knife-wielding-mobile-snatcher-in-vakola-23584879"> Read more.</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Brave teen helps nab knife-wielding mobile snatcher in Vakola
A quick-thinking 13-year-old girl helped the Vakola police trace a knife-wielding mobile phone snatcher who had targeted a school teacher on the night of June 30. The accused, who was on a motorbike, had pulled up on the victim, Divya Parmar, 27, near the Western Express Highway. Read more.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Ex-colleague attacks security guard with sickle over salary dispute in Mumbai, arrested
A 41-year-old security guard was attacked with a sickle by a former colleague following an alleged dispute over pending salary in Mumbai, the police have said. Victim Deepak Kalpnath Dubey was working at a building in the Kandivali area when he was targeted by the accused Lalit Premsagar Tiwari (26), an official said. Tiwari earlier worked as a security guard at the building, but his company removed him allegedly over negligence and repeated complaints against him, the official said. The company, which also withheld Tiwari`s salary, later kept Dubey in his place.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Ex-colleague attacks security guard with sickle over salary dispute in Mumbai, arrested
A 41-year-old security guard was attacked with a sickle by a former colleague following an alleged dispute over pending salary in Mumbai, the police have said. Victim Deepak Kalpnath Dubey was working at a building in the Kandivali area when he was targeted by the accused Lalit Premsagar Tiwari (26), an official said. Tiwari earlier worked as a security guard at the building, but his company removed him allegedly over negligence and repeated complaints against him, the official said. The company, which also withheld Tiwari`s salary, later kept Dubey in his place.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Lokmanya Tilak`s great-grandson and Kesari editor Dipak Tilak passes away
Dipak Tilak, the great-grandson of Lokmanya Bal Gangadhar Tilak and the trustee editor of Marathi newspaper Kesari, passed away in the early hours of Wednesday at his residence in Pune, family sources said. He was 78. He died of age-related ailments, they said. Tilak is survived by a son, a daughter, and grandchildren. His mortal remains have been kept for public homage at the iconic Tilakwada between 8 am and 11 am on Wednesday. The last rites will be carried out at the Vaikunth crematorium around noon, they said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Lokmanya Tilak`s great-grandson and Kesari editor Dipak Tilak passes away
Dipak Tilak, the great-grandson of Lokmanya Bal Gangadhar Tilak and the trustee editor of Marathi newspaper Kesari, passed away in the early hours of Wednesday at his residence in Pune, family sources said. He was 78. He died of age-related ailments, they said. Tilak is survived by a son, a daughter, and grandchildren. His mortal remains have been kept for public homage at the iconic Tilakwada between 8 am and 11 am on Wednesday. The last rites will be carried out at the Vaikunth crematorium around noon, they said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Woman travelling with `husband` delivers baby on running bus; newborn thrown out, dies
A 19-year-old woman gave birth to a baby on board a running sleeper coach bus in Maharashtra`s Parbhani, but she and a man claiming to be her husband threw the newborn out of the window, leading to the child`s death, police have said. The incident occurred around 6.30 am on Tuesday on the Pathri-Selu Road and came to light after an alert citizen spotted that something was thrown out of the bus in a wrapped cloth, an official said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Woman travelling with `husband` delivers baby on running bus; newborn thrown out, dies
A 19-year-old woman gave birth to a baby on board a running sleeper coach bus in Maharashtra`s Parbhani, but she and a man claiming to be her husband threw the newborn out of the window, leading to the child`s death, police have said. The incident occurred around 6.30 am on Tuesday on the Pathri-Selu Road and came to light after an alert citizen spotted that something was thrown out of the bus in a wrapped cloth, an official said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;The landslide occurred at around 2:20 pm
As soon as the information was received via phone, local workers were rushed to the site to begin clearing operations. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;The landslide occurred at around 2:20 pm
As soon as the information was received via phone, local workers were rushed to the site to begin clearing operations. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Sudden rains trigger landslide on NH-61 near Malshej Ghat
According to an official statement issued by Dhanaji Tile, Sub-Divisional Officer, National Highway Sub-Division, Murbad, "There was stormy rain in the afternoon of July 15 on NH-61. Due to the combination of intense heat followed by sudden heavy rainfall, the rock covers on some parts of the hill in Malshej Ghat loosened, resulting in large stones and soil debris falling onto the highway." (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Sudden rains trigger landslide on NH-61 near Malshej Ghat
According to an official statement issued by Dhanaji Tile, Sub-Divisional Officer, National Highway Sub-Division, Murbad, "There was stormy rain in the afternoon of July 15 on NH-61. Due to the combination of intense heat followed by sudden heavy rainfall, the rock covers on some parts of the hill in Malshej Ghat loosened, resulting in large stones and soil debris falling onto the highway." (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Landslide impacts Kalyan to Nirmal highway route
The landslide hit the Kalyan-Malshej Ghat-Ahilyanagar-Parbhani-Nirmal section of the highway, an official said. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Landslide impacts Kalyan to Nirmal highway route
The landslide hit the Kalyan-Malshej Ghat-Ahilyanagar-Parbhani-Nirmal section of the highway, an official said. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: A court in Mumbai on Wednesday rejected BJP MP Narayan Rane`s plea against a summons issued to him in a defamation case filed by Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut. We are closing the LIVE Blog now

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: A court in Mumbai on Wednesday rejected BJP MP Narayan Rane`s plea against a summons issued to him in a defamation case filed by Raut

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