<p><strong>Mumbai News LIVE Updates: </strong>Dadar point failure at 10:10 pm, put right at 10:30 pm. One train was held up. All normal now: Western Railway</p>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Dadar point failure at 10:10 pm, put right at 10:30 pm. One train was held up. All normal now: Western Railway

<p><strong>Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Arif Khan freed, Faisal Shaikh remains jailed</strong></p>
<p>The prison department released Arif Khan Bashir Khan, though Mohammed Faisal Rahman Shaikh remains incarcerated due to another pending case. Ethesham Siddiqui and Mohammed Ali Alam Sher Shaikh were released from Nagpur central prison, but their fellow inmate, Naveed Khan, remains in custody as an undertrial in an attempted murder case. Separately, Kamal Ansari, a death row convict in the blasts case, died during the COVID-19 pandemic, an official confirmed</p>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Arif Khan freed, Faisal Shaikh remains jailed
The prison department released Arif Khan Bashir Khan, though Mohammed Faisal Rahman Shaikh remains incarcerated due to another pending case. Ethesham Siddiqui and Mohammed Ali Alam Sher Shaikh were released from Nagpur central prison, but their fellow inmate, Naveed Khan, remains in custody as an undertrial in an attempted murder case. Separately, Kamal Ansari, a death row convict in the blasts case, died during the COVID-19 pandemic, an official confirmed

<p><strong>Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Sajid Ansari released from Nashik prison; another freed from Yerawada</strong></p>
<p>Sajid Magrub Ansari, a convict in the case who was out on parole from Nashik Road prison, presented himself to officials on Tuesday morning following the high court`s acquittal verdict. After completing necessary formalities, he was released. Meanwhile, on Monday, one of the two prisoners serving sentences was also released from Pune`s Yerawada Central Prison</p>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Sajid Ansari released from Nashik prison; another freed from Yerawada
Sajid Magrub Ansari, a convict in the case who was out on parole from Nashik Road prison, presented himself to officials on Tuesday morning following the high court`s acquittal verdict. After completing necessary formalities, he was released. Meanwhile, on Monday, one of the two prisoners serving sentences was also released from Pune`s Yerawada Central Prison

<p><strong>Mumbai News LIVE Updates: High Court acquits all 12 accused in 2006 Mumbai train blasts case<br /></strong></p>
<p>Nineteen years after seven train blasts in Mumbai killed over 180 people, the High Court on Monday acquitted all 12 accused. The court stated that the prosecution "utterly failed to prove the case" and found it "hard to believe the accused committed the crime." This ruling overturned their 2015 convictions by a special court, where five had been sentenced to death and seven to life imprisonment. One of the death row convicts had died in 2021</p>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: High Court acquits all 12 accused in 2006 Mumbai train blasts case
Nineteen years after seven train blasts in Mumbai killed over 180 people, the High Court on Monday acquitted all 12 accused. The court stated that the prosecution "utterly failed to prove the case" and found it "hard to believe the accused committed the crime." This ruling overturned their 2015 convictions by a special court, where five had been sentenced to death and seven to life imprisonment. One of the death row convicts had died in 2021

<p><strong>Mumbai News LIVE Updates: |7/11 Blasts acquittal: 9 Freed from prison, 2 remain jailed on other charges<br /></strong></p>
<p>Nine of the eleven individuals recently acquitted by the Bombay High Court in the 7/11 serial train blasts case have been released from various prisons across Maharashtra. However, two of the acquitted will remain in custody as they face other pending legal cases, officials confirmed on Tuesday</p>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: |7/11 Blasts acquittal: 9 Freed from prison, 2 remain jailed on other charges
Nine of the eleven individuals recently acquitted by the Bombay High Court in the 7/11 serial train blasts case have been released from various prisons across Maharashtra. However, two of the acquitted will remain in custody as they face other pending legal cases, officials confirmed on Tuesday

<p><strong>Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Governor praises `Maharashtra Nayak` book on Fadnavis`s journey</strong></p>
<p>The governor congratulated Mahajan for this thoughtful initiative, noting the `Maharashtra Nayak` book effectively portrays Fadnavis`s journey from a young public servant to a national statesman, a Raj Bhavan release stated. He highlighted that the book vividly showcases Fadnavis`s extensive contributions to Maharashtra, India, and globally. "It chronicles not just his political milestones but the personal values that shaped his leadership, the values deeply rooted in the ethos of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), instilled in him from childhood," the governor added</p>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Governor praises `Maharashtra Nayak` book on Fadnavis`s journey
The governor congratulated Mahajan for this thoughtful initiative, noting the `Maharashtra Nayak` book effectively portrays Fadnavis`s journey from a young public servant to a national statesman, a Raj Bhavan release stated. He highlighted that the book vividly showcases Fadnavis`s extensive contributions to Maharashtra, India, and globally. "It chronicles not just his political milestones but the personal values that shaped his leadership, the values deeply rooted in the ethos of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), instilled in him from childhood," the governor added

<p><strong>Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Shinde praises Fadnavis, Pawar; `Maharashtra Nayak` book released</strong></p>
<p>In a post on X, Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde lauded Fadnavis as an "epitome with various qualities" and an important leader for Maharashtra`s development. Shinde also praised Ajit Pawar for his "extraordinary hold on economics," calling him an excellent administrator and a sensitive leader solely focused on the state`s progress. Meanwhile, Maharashtra Governor C.P. Radhakrishnan released a coffee table book titled `Maharashtra Nayak` on Fadnavis at Raj Bhavan, a concept initiated by BJP leader and state cabinet minister Girish Mahajan</p>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Shinde praises Fadnavis, Pawar; `Maharashtra Nayak` book released
In a post on X, Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde lauded Fadnavis as an "epitome with various qualities" and an important leader for Maharashtra`s development. Shinde also praised Ajit Pawar for his "extraordinary hold on economics," calling him an excellent administrator and a sensitive leader solely focused on the state`s progress. Meanwhile, Maharashtra Governor C.P. Radhakrishnan released a coffee table book titled `Maharashtra Nayak` on Fadnavis at Raj Bhavan, a concept initiated by BJP leader and state cabinet minister Girish Mahajan

<p><strong>Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Ajit Pawar vows continued service; Shinde hails Fadnavis</strong></p>
<p>Pawar, aged 66, echoed Fadnavis`s sentiment, stating, "We shall continue to work hard for the welfare of our people under your leadership." His wife, Rajya Sabha MP Sunetra Pawar, and cousin Supriya Sule also extended birthday wishes on X. Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde of Shiv Sena praised Fadnavis as a key ally of the Mahayuti, an effective administrator, and a visionary leader skilled in law and economics</p>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Ajit Pawar vows continued service; Shinde hails Fadnavis
Pawar, aged 66, echoed Fadnavis`s sentiment, stating, "We shall continue to work hard for the welfare of our people under your leadership." His wife, Rajya Sabha MP Sunetra Pawar, and cousin Supriya Sule also extended birthday wishes on X. Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde of Shiv Sena praised Fadnavis as a key ally of the Mahayuti, an effective administrator, and a visionary leader skilled in law and economics

<p><strong>Mumbai News LIVE Updates: PM Modi commends Ajit Pawar, Fadnavis thanks for their guidance and contribution&nbsp;</strong></p>
<p>Prime Minister Modi also lauded Ajit Pawar, head of the NCP, for his "valuable contribution to strengthening the NDA`s good governance agenda in Maharashtra." In response, Fadnavis, celebrating his 55th birthday, expressed encouragement to work harder under the Prime Minister`s leadership and vowed to continue serving the people</p>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: PM Modi commends Ajit Pawar, Fadnavis thanks for their guidance and contribution&nbsp;
Prime Minister Modi also lauded Ajit Pawar, head of the NCP, for his "valuable contribution to strengthening the NDA`s good governance agenda in Maharashtra." In response, Fadnavis, celebrating his 55th birthday, expressed encouragement to work harder under the Prime Minister`s leadership and vowed to continue serving the people

<p><strong>Mumbai News LIVE Updates: PM Modi wishes Fadnavis, Ajit Pawar on birthday</strong></p>
<p>Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday extended birthday greetings to Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and his deputy Ajit Pawar. Modi posted on X, wishing Fadnavis a long and healthy life dedicated to public service, praising his tireless work for Maharashtra`s progress and empowering the less fortunate</p>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: PM Modi wishes Fadnavis, Ajit Pawar on birthday
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday extended birthday greetings to Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and his deputy Ajit Pawar. Modi posted on X, wishing Fadnavis a long and healthy life dedicated to public service, praising his tireless work for Maharashtra`s progress and empowering the less fortunate

<p><strong>Mumbai News LIVE Updates: accused attracted to 16-year-old student during Annual Function</strong></p>
<p>Police have claimed the accused got attracted to him 16-year-old student during various meetings held in connection with the school`s annual function in December 2023.</p>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: accused attracted to 16-year-old student during Annual Function
Police have claimed the accused got attracted to him 16-year-old student during various meetings held in connection with the school`s annual function in December 2023.

<p><strong>Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Teacher Accused of Abusing Minor After Getting Him Drunk, Police Report</strong></p>
<p>Police have stated that the teacher would also often allegedly get the boy drunk before abusing him.</p>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Teacher Accused of Abusing Minor After Getting Him Drunk, Police Report
Police have stated that the teacher would also often allegedly get the boy drunk before abusing him.

<p><strong>Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Teacher accused of abusing minor in luxury hotels starting January 2024, FIR claims</strong></p>
<p>She allegedly made her first sexual advance in January 2024. The teacher used to take the minor to luxury hotels where she allegedly abused him, as per the FIR.</p>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Teacher accused of abusing minor in luxury hotels starting January 2024, FIR claims
She allegedly made her first sexual advance in January 2024. The teacher used to take the minor to luxury hotels where she allegedly abused him, as per the FIR.

<p><strong>Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Bail plea alleges FIR omits boy&rsquo;s conduct, feelings for teacher</strong></p>
<p>His conduct towards the teacher and "deep feelings" for her have been deliberately suppressed in the FIR, according to the application.</p>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Bail plea alleges FIR omits boy&rsquo;s conduct, feelings for teacher
His conduct towards the teacher and "deep feelings" for her have been deliberately suppressed in the FIR, according to the application.

<p><strong>Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Teacher`s bail plea claims parents knew of relationship, opposed it</strong></p>
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<p><strong>Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Woman denies charges, claims case fabricated over relationship</strong></p>
<p>In the bail application filed through advocates Neeraj Yadav and Deepa Punjani, the woman denied the charges brought against her and claimed the case was entirely fabricated at the behest of the boy`s mother as she opposed their relationship.</p>
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<p><strong>Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Teacher arrested last month faces charges under POCSO, BNS, and Juvenile Justice Act</strong></p>
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<p><strong>Mumbai News LIVE Updates: </strong><strong data-start="0" data-end="60" data-is-last-node="" data-is-only-node="">Special POCSO court grants bail to teacher in abuse case</strong></p>
<p>Her bail plea was allowed by special POCSO court judge Sabina Malik. A detailed order was not available yet.</p>
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Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Special POCSO court grants bail to teacher in abuse case
Her bail plea was allowed by special POCSO court judge Sabina Malik. A detailed order was not available yet.
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<p><strong>Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Ajit Pawar calls for his party&rsquo;s youth wing prez to resign for beating activists</strong></p>
<p>There are growing calls for NCP chief and Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar to take an immediate decision on the fate of party MLA and <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/monsoon-session-2025-ncp-sp-mla-jitendra-awhad-posts-more-videos-of-maharashtra-agriculture-minister-playing-online-game-23585795" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Agriculture Minister Manikrao Kokate</a> and youth wing president Suraj Chavan. The party has already asked the latter to resign from the post.</p>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Ajit Pawar calls for his party&rsquo;s youth wing prez to resign for beating activists
There are growing calls for NCP chief and Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar to take an immediate decision on the fate of party MLA and Agriculture Minister Manikrao Kokate and youth wing president Suraj Chavan. The party has already asked the latter to resign from the post.

<p><strong>Mumbai News LIVE Updates: MVA govt collapsed as MLAs honey-trapped with hidden cameras, Pegasus-like system</strong></p>
<p>Hidden cameras and a Pegasus-like surveillance system were used to honeytrap Maha Vikas Aghadi (<a href="https://www.mid-day.com/amp/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/uddhav-thackeray-led-mva-govt-collapsed-after-mlas-were-honey-trapped-using-pegasus-like-system-shiv-sena-ubt-23585909" rel="nofollow">MVA</a>) MLAs and MPs, leading to the collapse of the Uddhav Thackeray-led government in 2022, the Shiv Sena (UBT) claimed on Tuesday.</p>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: MVA govt collapsed as MLAs honey-trapped with hidden cameras, Pegasus-like system
Hidden cameras and a Pegasus-like surveillance system were used to honeytrap Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) MLAs and MPs, leading to the collapse of the Uddhav Thackeray-led government in 2022, the Shiv Sena (UBT) claimed on Tuesday.

<p><strong>Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Drugs worth Rs 10.8 lakh seized in Palghar</strong></p>
<p>In a significant drug bust by the <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/viral-message-claims-bid-to-kidnap-children-in-palghar-police-urge-public-to-show-restraint-23584961" rel="nofollow">Palghar police</a>, the officials have seized drugs valued at Rs 10.8 lakh and arrested two persons in this connection in Maharashtra`s Palghar district, officials said on Tuesday.</p>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Drugs worth Rs 10.8 lakh seized in Palghar
In a significant drug bust by the Palghar police, the officials have seized drugs valued at Rs 10.8 lakh and arrested two persons in this connection in Maharashtra`s Palghar district, officials said on Tuesday.

<p><strong>Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Maharashtra minister; rejects resignation demand after caught playing game during assembly session</strong></p>
<p><a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/dance-bar-link-allegations-maharashtra-minister-yogesh-kadam-to-challenge-shiv-sena-ubt-mlc-anil-parab-23585801" rel="nofollow">Maharashtra </a>Agriculture Minister Manikrao Kokate claimed on Tuesday that he never played rummy on his mobile phone as alleged by opposition parties and rejected demands to step down, stressing that a trivial issue was blown out of proportion.</p>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Maharashtra minister; rejects resignation demand after caught playing game during assembly session
Maharashtra Agriculture Minister Manikrao Kokate claimed on Tuesday that he never played rummy on his mobile phone as alleged by opposition parties and rejected demands to step down, stressing that a trivial issue was blown out of proportion.

<p><strong>Mumbai News LIVE Updates: 7/11 train blasts; after 19 years, court verdict leaves families devastated</strong></p>
<p>We waited 19 years for justice, but today we are left with only pain and disappointment," said Yashwant Bhalerao, father of one of the <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-crime-news/article/mumbai-7-11-train-blasts-maharashtra-government-to-challenge-acquittal-of-accused-in-supreme-court-23585793" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">7/11 Mumbai train blast</a> victims, reacting to the court&rsquo;s decision to acquit all accused. The grieving couple from <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/vasai-residents-slam-poor-compensation-no-rehab-in-eviction-drive-23584515" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Vasai</a>, who lost their 23-year-old son Harshal Bhalerao in the 2006 serial blasts, accused the government of a botched investigation. "The arrests were made just to pacify public anger, but the real culprits were never caught. Our son is still gone, and now they are free." In a tribute, they named their home &lsquo;7/11 Harshal Smruti&rsquo;, a house built on sorrow, standing as a silent memorial to a son lost and justice denied.</p>
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Mumbai News LIVE Updates: 7/11 train blasts; after 19 years, court verdict leaves families devastated
We waited 19 years for justice, but today we are left with only pain and disappointment," said Yashwant Bhalerao, father of one of the 7/11 Mumbai train blast victims, reacting to the court&rsquo;s decision to acquit all accused. The grieving couple from Vasai, who lost their 23-year-old son Harshal Bhalerao in the 2006 serial blasts, accused the government of a botched investigation. "The arrests were made just to pacify public anger, but the real culprits were never caught. Our son is still gone, and now they are free." In a tribute, they named their home &lsquo;7/11 Harshal Smruti&rsquo;, a house built on sorrow, standing as a silent memorial to a son lost and justice denied.
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<p><strong>Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Shocking murder in Nalasopara; body found under tiled floor</strong></p>
<p>A 37-year-old <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-rains-water-stock-in-seven-city-reservoirs-rises-to-80-32-per-cent-23584884" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Nalasopara</a> East resident, Vijay Chavan, was allegedly murdered by his wife and her lover, a 22-year-old BSc student, and buried under the floor of his own house. To cover up the crime, the woman, identified as Chaman, reportedly had new tiles installed over the burial spot. Both the woman and her boyfriend, Monu Vishwakarma, who lived near the couple&rsquo;s residence &mdash; Om Sai Welfare Society in Dhaniv Baug &mdash; are on the run. The deceased&rsquo;s remains, which were dug up by the police on Monday, have been sent for post-mortem examination.</p>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Shocking murder in Nalasopara; body found under tiled floor
A 37-year-old Nalasopara East resident, Vijay Chavan, was allegedly murdered by his wife and her lover, a 22-year-old BSc student, and buried under the floor of his own house. To cover up the crime, the woman, identified as Chaman, reportedly had new tiles installed over the burial spot. Both the woman and her boyfriend, Monu Vishwakarma, who lived near the couple&rsquo;s residence &mdash; Om Sai Welfare Society in Dhaniv Baug &mdash; are on the run. The deceased&rsquo;s remains, which were dug up by the police on Monday, have been sent for post-mortem examination.

<p><strong>Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Malabar Hill walkway to get real-time booking via WhatsApp</strong></p>
<p>While Mumbai`s elevated nature trail at <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/malabar-hill-walkway-in-south-mumbai-won-t-be-free-23489168" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Malabar Hill </a>has become a popular tourist attraction since its inauguration in March this year, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has decided to streamline its online booking system to keep up with the spot&rsquo;s growing popularity. The walkway is modelled on Singapore`s famous Tree-top Walk, offering scenic green views in the heart of a bustling and densely populated urban area.</p>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Malabar Hill walkway to get real-time booking via WhatsApp
While Mumbai`s elevated nature trail at Malabar Hill has become a popular tourist attraction since its inauguration in March this year, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has decided to streamline its online booking system to keep up with the spot&rsquo;s growing popularity. The walkway is modelled on Singapore`s famous Tree-top Walk, offering scenic green views in the heart of a bustling and densely populated urban area.

<p><strong>Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Tender for SGNP wall rigged, says former Cong corporator</strong></p>
<p>While the <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mid-day-impact-aarey-s-newly-built-roads-crack-within-months-pwd-rushes-to-fix-damage-23506764" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Public Works Department</a> (PWD) has invited tenders for constructing a boundary wall along the periphery of Sanjay Gandhi National Park (SGNP), architect and former Congress corporator Sheetal Mhatre alleged that technical manipulation has been done to favour a contractor. Mhatre pointed out that the tender mentions the use of High Corrosion Resistance Steel (HCRS)/Corrosion Resistance Steel (CRS) for construction, which is not needed for constructing a wall surrounding SGNP.</p>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Tender for SGNP wall rigged, says former Cong corporator
While the Public Works Department (PWD) has invited tenders for constructing a boundary wall along the periphery of Sanjay Gandhi National Park (SGNP), architect and former Congress corporator Sheetal Mhatre alleged that technical manipulation has been done to favour a contractor. Mhatre pointed out that the tender mentions the use of High Corrosion Resistance Steel (HCRS)/Corrosion Resistance Steel (CRS) for construction, which is not needed for constructing a wall surrounding SGNP.

<p><strong>Mumbai News LIVE Updates: BMC fixes underground leaks after residents suffered weeks of unsafe water</strong></p>
<p>Residents of the housing societies are now getting cleaner water after mid-day highlighted their problem in the July 18 article, &lsquo;Aila! Sachin&rsquo;s former locality has a bad H2O problem&rsquo;. The issue of contaminated water in Kalanagar has been resolved, and residents of three major housing societies in <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-chawl-collapses-in-bandra-east-at-least-three-rescued-and-hospitalised-23585261" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Bandra East</a> &mdash; Patrakar, Sahitya Sahawas, and Kalabhushan &mdash; no longer have to deal with the murky brown tap water that had earlier forced many of them to depend on packaged drinking water.</p>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: BMC fixes underground leaks after residents suffered weeks of unsafe water
Residents of the housing societies are now getting cleaner water after mid-day highlighted their problem in the July 18 article, &lsquo;Aila! Sachin&rsquo;s former locality has a bad H2O problem&rsquo;. The issue of contaminated water in Kalanagar has been resolved, and residents of three major housing societies in Bandra East &mdash; Patrakar, Sahitya Sahawas, and Kalabhushan &mdash; no longer have to deal with the murky brown tap water that had earlier forced many of them to depend on packaged drinking water.

<p><strong>Mumbai News LIVE Updates: The minor boy attacked by the dog in Mumbai express his fearful experience</strong></p>
<p>The minor boy, who was bitten by a <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/lifestyle/health-and-fitness/article/dogs-engage-differently-with-content-on-television-based-on-their-personalities-study-23585579" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">dog</a> in Mumbai on July 17, stated that the accused, Sohail Khan, deliberately released the dog toward him while he was sitting with his friends. The boy said that as the dog approached, his friends managed to run away, but he couldn`t escape in time and was bitten. He added that he was extremely frightened throughout the incident, reported by ANI.</p>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: The minor boy attacked by the dog in Mumbai express his fearful experience
The minor boy, who was bitten by a dog in Mumbai on July 17, stated that the accused, Sohail Khan, deliberately released the dog toward him while he was sitting with his friends. The boy said that as the dog approached, his friends managed to run away, but he couldn`t escape in time and was bitten. He added that he was extremely frightened throughout the incident, reported by ANI.

<p><strong>Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Drugs worth Rs 10.8 lakh seized in Palghar in two separate incidents</strong></p>
<p>In a significant drug bust by the<a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/viral-message-claims-bid-to-kidnap-children-in-palghar-police-urge-public-to-show-restraint-23584961" rel="nofollow"> Palghar police</a>, the officials have seized drugs valued at Rs 10.8 lakh and arrested two persons in this connection in Maharashtra`s Palghar district, officials said on Tuesday. As reported by PTI, the police officials during the patrolling on Monday noticed a car speeding on the Mokhada-Trimbak road.<strong><br /></strong></p>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Drugs worth Rs 10.8 lakh seized in Palghar in two separate incidents
In a significant drug bust by the Palghar police, the officials have seized drugs valued at Rs 10.8 lakh and arrested two persons in this connection in Maharashtra`s Palghar district, officials said on Tuesday. As reported by PTI, the police officials during the patrolling on Monday noticed a car speeding on the Mokhada-Trimbak road.

<p><strong>Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Crores wasted on underused FOBs expose poor planning</strong></p>
<p>So here are Mumbai&rsquo;s most useless railway foot overbridges. Well, rather, the lesser-used ones. Over the past two decades, the railways have constructed multiple foot overbridges (FOBs) across <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-crime-news/article/mumbai-woman-kills-husband-buries-his-body-under-floor-in-nalasopara-23585735" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Mumbai</a>. However, many have been built in locations where they remain underutilised, abandoned, or have become little more than showpieces. mid-day visited several such bridges and found them deserted, even during rush hours.</p>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Crores wasted on underused FOBs expose poor planning
So here are Mumbai&rsquo;s most useless railway foot overbridges. Well, rather, the lesser-used ones. Over the past two decades, the railways have constructed multiple foot overbridges (FOBs) across Mumbai. However, many have been built in locations where they remain underutilised, abandoned, or have become little more than showpieces. mid-day visited several such bridges and found them deserted, even during rush hours.

<p><strong>Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Two killed as truck rams into divider on bridge in Thane</strong></p>
<p>The civic officials said that a truck driver and a helper were killed after their vehicle carrying iron rods and pipes hit a divider on a bridge and crashed into a street light pole in Maharashtra`s <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-crime-news/article/maharashtra-21-year-old-woman-killed-in-thane-hit-and-run-accident-23584468" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Thane city</a> shortly after midnight on Tuesday, reported news agency PTI.</p>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Two killed as truck rams into divider on bridge in Thane
The civic officials said that a truck driver and a helper were killed after their vehicle carrying iron rods and pipes hit a divider on a bridge and crashed into a street light pole in Maharashtra`s Thane city shortly after midnight on Tuesday, reported news agency PTI.

<p><strong>Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Kokate calls for probe into viral video alleging mobile gaming in Assembly</strong></p>
<p>Ajit Pawar-led NCP MLA and minister <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/ajit-pawar-will-speak-to-minister-manikrao-kokate-about-his-mobile-game-video-says-ncp-leader-23585744" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Manikrao Kokate</a> claimed he would request the government and state legislature heads to initiate an inquiry into a video circulating on the social media platform X, allegedly showing him playing a mobile game during a state legislature session.</p>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Kokate calls for probe into viral video alleging mobile gaming in Assembly
Ajit Pawar-led NCP MLA and minister Manikrao Kokate claimed he would request the government and state legislature heads to initiate an inquiry into a video circulating on the social media platform X, allegedly showing him playing a mobile game during a state legislature session.

<p><strong>Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Police register a case after women lodged a complaint on cyber complaint portal</strong></p>
<p>Based on the woman`s grievance lodged on an online cyber complaint portal, the police have registered a case against unidentified persons under relevant legal provisions and initiated a detailed investigation into the matter, the official added.&nbsp;</p>
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Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Police register a case after women lodged a complaint on cyber complaint portal
Based on the woman`s grievance lodged on an online cyber complaint portal, the police have registered a case against unidentified persons under relevant legal provisions and initiated a detailed investigation into the matter, the official added.&nbsp;
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<p><strong>Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Woman detects scam after fraudsters ask for 10&#37 extra at withdrawal</strong></p>
<p>When she tried to withdraw her money, the fraudsters demanded to deposit an additional 10 percent with the principal amount . Her suspicions were raised and she made further inquiries, which ultimately revealed the fraud.&nbsp;</p>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Woman detects scam after fraudsters ask for 10&#37 extra at withdrawal
When she tried to withdraw her money, the fraudsters demanded to deposit an additional 10 percent with the principal amount . Her suspicions were raised and she made further inquiries, which ultimately revealed the fraud.&nbsp;

<p><strong>Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Duped by scam, woman transfers ₹7.88 crore to several bank accounts</strong></p>
<p>On the woman`s insistence, the victim transferred a total of Rs 7,88,87,000 into multiple bank accounts over a period of time, the police said.</p>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Duped by scam, woman transfers ₹7.88 crore to several bank accounts
On the woman`s insistence, the victim transferred a total of Rs 7,88,87,000 into multiple bank accounts over a period of time, the police said.

<p><strong>Mumbai News LIVE Updates: The fraudster contacted her through an unknown number to begin the conversation</strong></p>
<p>According to the victim`s statement in the police complaint, she first received the message from the fraudsters as an unknown number. The sender, identifying as the woman, claimed to be the assistant of a senior officer of the company and gradually started conversing about stock investments through messages.&nbsp;</p>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: The fraudster contacted her through an unknown number to begin the conversation
According to the victim`s statement in the police complaint, she first received the message from the fraudsters as an unknown number. The sender, identifying as the woman, claimed to be the assistant of a senior officer of the company and gradually started conversing about stock investments through messages.&nbsp;

<p><strong>Mumbai News LIVE Updates: PM Modi extends birthday wishes to CM Fadnavis</strong></p>
<p>PM Modi wished Fadnavis on his birthday, saying, "Best wishes to Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on his birthday. He`s working tirelessly for Maharashtra`s progress and empowering the poor and downtrodden. May he lead a long and healthy life in the service of the people."&nbsp;</p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Best wishes to Maharashtra Chief Minister, Shri Devendra Fadnavis Ji on his birthday. He&rsquo;s working tirelessly for Maharashtra&rsquo;s progress and empowering the poor and downtrodden. May he lead a long and healthy life in service of the people.<a href="https://twitter.com/Dev_Fadnavis?ref_src=twsrc-Etfw">@Dev_Fadnavis</a></p>
&mdash; Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) <a href="https://twitter.com/narendramodi/status/1947491797955187168?ref_src=twsrc-Etfw">July 22, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Mumbai News LIVE Updates: PM Modi extends birthday wishes to CM Fadnavis
PM Modi wished Fadnavis on his birthday, saying, "Best wishes to Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on his birthday. He`s working tirelessly for Maharashtra`s progress and empowering the poor and downtrodden. May he lead a long and healthy life in the service of the people."&nbsp;

Best wishes to Maharashtra Chief Minister, Shri Devendra Fadnavis Ji on his birthday. He&rsquo;s working tirelessly for Maharashtra&rsquo;s progress and empowering the poor and downtrodden. May he lead a long and healthy life in service of the people.@Dev_Fadnavis
&mdash; Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 22, 2025


<p><strong>Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Fraudsters pose as financial firm executives, cheat woman in Bandra of ₹7.88 Crore</strong></p>
<p>Over the past two months &nbsp;the fraudsters posed as representatives of a reputed financial services company to cheat the woman, a resident of the Bandra area, an official from the West Region Cyber Police Station said on Monday.&nbsp;</p>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Fraudsters pose as financial firm executives, cheat woman in Bandra of ₹7.88 Crore
Over the past two months &nbsp;the fraudsters posed as representatives of a reputed financial services company to cheat the woman, a resident of the Bandra area, an official from the West Region Cyber Police Station said on Monday.&nbsp;

<p><strong>Mumbai News LIVE updates:&nbsp;</strong><strong>Ajit Pawar extends birthday wishes to CM Fadnavis<br /></strong></p>
<p>Ajit Pawar, who shares his birthday with his colleague, extended wishes to Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, wishing him good health and a long life. (ANI)</p>

Mumbai News LIVE updates:&nbsp;Ajit Pawar extends birthday wishes to CM Fadnavis
Ajit Pawar, who shares his birthday with his colleague, extended wishes to Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, wishing him good health and a long life. (ANI)

<p><strong>Mumbai News LIVE updates: Maharashtra Deputy CM Eknath Shinde wishes Ajit Pawar on his birthday</strong></p>
<p>Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde also extended his wishes to Pawar and said, "Heartfelt birthday wishes to the Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra State, Ajit Pawar."<br /></p>

Mumbai News LIVE updates: Maharashtra Deputy CM Eknath Shinde wishes Ajit Pawar on his birthday
Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde also extended his wishes to Pawar and said, "Heartfelt birthday wishes to the Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra State, Ajit Pawar."

<p><strong>Mumbai News LIVE updates: PM Modi extends birthday wishes to Ajit Pawar<br /></strong></p>
<p>"Birthday greetings to Ajit Pawar Ji. He is making a valuable contribution to strengthening the NDA`s good governance agenda in Maharashtra. May he be blessed with a long and healthy life," PM Modi posted on X.&nbsp;</p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Birthday greetings to Shri Ajit Pawar Ji. He is making a valuable contribution to strengthening the NDA&rsquo;s good governance agenda in Maharashtra. May he be blessed with a long and healthy life.<a href="https://twitter.com/AjitPawarSpeaks?ref_src=twsrc-Etfw">@AjitPawarSpeaks</a></p>
&mdash; Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) <a href="https://twitter.com/narendramodi/status/1947492043963699379?ref_src=twsrc-Etfw">July 22, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Mumbai News LIVE updates: PM Modi extends birthday wishes to Ajit Pawar
"Birthday greetings to Ajit Pawar Ji. He is making a valuable contribution to strengthening the NDA`s good governance agenda in Maharashtra. May he be blessed with a long and healthy life," PM Modi posted on X.&nbsp;

Birthday greetings to Shri Ajit Pawar Ji. He is making a valuable contribution to strengthening the NDA&rsquo;s good governance agenda in Maharashtra. May he be blessed with a long and healthy life.@AjitPawarSpeaks
&mdash; Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 22, 2025


<p><strong>Mumbai News LIVE updates: Waris Pathan hails Bombay HC verdict, slams ATS for &lsquo;false case&rsquo;<br /></strong></p>
<p>On Monday, AIMIM national spokesperson Waris Pathan said, "This is a welcome judgment by the Bombay High Court. This is the victory of truth and justice. 12 innocent Muslims were arrested and jailed just based on suspicion. They have received justice today, after 19 years. They have been declared innocent today...Several of these people lost their youth, parents and 19 years of their lives over a false case by the ATS. Who will take accountability for this?" (ANI)</p>

Mumbai News LIVE updates: Waris Pathan hails Bombay HC verdict, slams ATS for &lsquo;false case&rsquo;
On Monday, AIMIM national spokesperson Waris Pathan said, "This is a welcome judgment by the Bombay High Court. This is the victory of truth and justice. 12 innocent Muslims were arrested and jailed just based on suspicion. They have received justice today, after 19 years. They have been declared innocent today...Several of these people lost their youth, parents and 19 years of their lives over a false case by the ATS. Who will take accountability for this?" (ANI)

<p><strong>Mumbai News LIVE updates: 19 years lost, justice denied to innocents, says Waris Pathan<br /></strong></p>
<p>AIMIM national spokesperson Waris Pathan criticised the prolonged incarceration of the accused, saying their lives were destroyed over a period of 19 years due to wrongful charges. He alleged that laws such as MCOCA and UAPA are selectively used against Muslims, leading to decades of suffering and loss. (ANI)<br /></p>

Mumbai News LIVE updates: 19 years lost, justice denied to innocents, says Waris Pathan
AIMIM national spokesperson Waris Pathan criticised the prolonged incarceration of the accused, saying their lives were destroyed over a period of 19 years due to wrongful charges. He alleged that laws such as MCOCA and UAPA are selectively used against Muslims, leading to decades of suffering and loss. (ANI)

<p><strong>Mumbai News LIVE updates: The victory of truth and justice: AIMIM Waris Pathan on Bombay HC`s decision on 2006 Mumbai blasts<br /></strong></p>
<p>AIMIM national spokesperson Waris Pathan welcomed the Bombay High Court`s decision to acquit all 12 individuals convicted in the 2006 Mumbai train bombings case, calling it a victory of truth and justice. (ANI)<br /></p>

Mumbai News LIVE updates: The victory of truth and justice: AIMIM Waris Pathan on Bombay HC`s decision on 2006 Mumbai blasts
AIMIM national spokesperson Waris Pathan welcomed the Bombay High Court`s decision to acquit all 12 individuals convicted in the 2006 Mumbai train bombings case, calling it a victory of truth and justice. (ANI)

<p><strong>Mumbai News LIVE Updates:</strong> Nine of the eleven individuals recently acquitted by the Bombay High Court in the 7/11 serial train blasts case have been released from various prisons across Maharashtra. However, two of the acquitted will remain in custody as they face other pending legal cases, officials confirmed on Tuesday. We are closing the LIVE blog now</p>

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