Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Malvani Police arrests interstate drug smuggler with ganja worth Rs 15 lakh
Malvani Police on Thursday arrested an interstate drug smuggler with 6 kg 398 grams of ganja. The ganja, which has been seized by the police, is said to be valued at Rs 15 lakh. While addressing the issue, the officials from <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-crime-news/article/mumbai-malwani-police-busts-cyber-fraud-gang-using-fake-companies-to-defraud-people-23525409" rel="nofollow">Malvani Police</a> said, "During a patrol on Thursday night. The accused, identified as Parvez Ahmed Amiruddin Syed (48), a cloth merchant from Bhojpur, Bihar, was caught with the contraband near Mangal Darshan Building, Jankalyan Road, Malvani, Malad (West).&rdquo;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Malvani Police arrests interstate drug smuggler with ganja worth Rs 15 lakh
Malvani Police on Thursday arrested an interstate drug smuggler with 6 kg 398 grams of ganja. The ganja, which has been seized by the police, is said to be valued at Rs 15 lakh. While addressing the issue, the officials from Malvani Police said, "During a patrol on Thursday night. The accused, identified as Parvez Ahmed Amiruddin Syed (48), a cloth merchant from Bhojpur, Bihar, was caught with the contraband near Mangal Darshan Building, Jankalyan Road, Malvani, Malad (West).&rdquo;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai Traffic Police issues traffic advisory for Saturday
Mumbai traffic police while issuing advisory stated that, on Saturday July 5, between 10:00 AM and 2:00 PM, a rally has been organised by Maharashtra Navnirman Sena at <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/sunday-mid-day/article/worli-koliwada-embark-on-a-self-guided-tour-to-explore-the-neighborhood-23426181" rel="nofollow">Worli </a>Dome, S. V. P. Stadium, (N. S. C. I.) Lala Lajpat Rai Marg. In view of the rally commuters are advised to plan their journey accordingly.
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Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai Traffic Police issues traffic advisory for Saturday
Mumbai traffic police while issuing advisory stated that, on Saturday July 5, between 10:00 AM and 2:00 PM, a rally has been organised by Maharashtra Navnirman Sena at Worli Dome, S. V. P. Stadium, (N. S. C. I.) Lala Lajpat Rai Marg. In view of the rally commuters are advised to plan their journey accordingly.

प्रवाशांना त्यानुसार त्यांच्या प्रवासाचे नियोजन करण्याचा सल्ला देण्यात येत आहे. On Saturday, 05/07/2025, between 10:00 AM and 2:00 PM, a rally has been organized by Maharashtra Navnirman Sena at Worli Dome, S. V. P. Stadium, (N. S. C. I.) Lala Lajpat Rai Marg, Worli, Mumbai.
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Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Maharashtra Dy CM Eknath Shinde ends speech with `Jai Gujarat`, starts political row
Maharashtra deputy Chief Minister <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/loud-voice-of-marathi-people-means-shiv-sena-eknath-shinde-lauds-partys-progress-slams-uddhav-thackeray-23573771" rel="nofollow">Eknath Shinde</a> on Friday signed off a speech at a Pune event attended by Union minister Amit Shah with the slogan "Jai Gujarat", and set off a controversy with opposition parties accusing him of betraying Marathi pride.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Maharashtra Dy CM Eknath Shinde ends speech with `Jai Gujarat`, starts political row
Maharashtra deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Friday signed off a speech at a Pune event attended by Union minister Amit Shah with the slogan "Jai Gujarat", and set off a controversy with opposition parties accusing him of betraying Marathi pride.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Arkade Developers acquires Filmistan Studios in Mumbai for Rs 183 crore
Realty firm Arkade Developers Ltd has acquired `Filmistan Pvt Ltd`, which owns 4 acre land in Mumbai, for Rs 183 crore to develop a housing project with an estimated revenue of Rs 3,000 crore. This acquisition will enable Arkade Developers to develop the iconic 4-acre land parcel situated on SV Road in <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/goregaon-locals-unite-on-sunday-to-demand-safer-pedestrian-walkways-23583072" rel="nofollow">Goregaon West</a>, popularly known as `Filmistan Studios`, the company said in a regulatory filing on Thursday.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Arkade Developers acquires Filmistan Studios in Mumbai for Rs 183 crore
Realty firm Arkade Developers Ltd has acquired `Filmistan Pvt Ltd`, which owns 4 acre land in Mumbai, for Rs 183 crore to develop a housing project with an estimated revenue of Rs 3,000 crore. This acquisition will enable Arkade Developers to develop the iconic 4-acre land parcel situated on SV Road in Goregaon West, popularly known as `Filmistan Studios`, the company said in a regulatory filing on Thursday.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Resorting to violence over Marathi unacceptable, says Devendra Fadnavis
Maharashtra Chief Minister<a href="https://mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/three-language-policy-row-raj-uddhav-protest-plan-showed-our-strength-says-sanjay-raut-23582063" target="_blank" rel="none noopener"> Devendra Fadnavis</a> on Friday said while there was nothing wrong in expecting people to speak Marathi in the state, it was unacceptable to resort to violence for its insistence and that one cannot be "obstinate" about it, reported news agency PTI. He also warned of legal action against those taking the law into their hands over the issue.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Resorting to violence over Marathi unacceptable, says Devendra Fadnavis
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Friday said while there was nothing wrong in expecting people to speak Marathi in the state, it was unacceptable to resort to violence for its insistence and that one cannot be "obstinate" about it, reported news agency PTI. He also warned of legal action against those taking the law into their hands over the issue.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;Thane Man injured in firing
An attempt to murder case was registered after some persons opened fire on a chicken shop owner in <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-railways-to-fence-off-badlapur-platform-commuters-demand-clarity-23506774" rel="nofollow">Badlapur </a>(West) area of the district, police said on Friday. One of the assailants too suffered injuries during the scuffle, said senior police inspector Anil Thorve. Altaf Karim Shaikh (25) and his employee were riding a two-wheeler when the accused who arrived on three motorbikes intercepted them in Chincheshwar Pada around 3 pm on Thursday and fired a round at Shaikh, injuring him in the shoulder, the official said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;Thane Man injured in firing
An attempt to murder case was registered after some persons opened fire on a chicken shop owner in Badlapur (West) area of the district, police said on Friday. One of the assailants too suffered injuries during the scuffle, said senior police inspector Anil Thorve. Altaf Karim Shaikh (25) and his employee were riding a two-wheeler when the accused who arrived on three motorbikes intercepted them in Chincheshwar Pada around 3 pm on Thursday and fired a round at Shaikh, injuring him in the shoulder, the official said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Three arrested in Bhiwandi town with ganja worth Rs 37.37 lakh
Police have arrested three persons, two of them working as drivers, and seized 74.584 kilograms of ganja worth over Rs 37.37 lakh from different locations in Bhiwandi town of <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-crime-news/article/maharashtra-man-held-with-rs-3-9-lakh-hydroponic-ganja-in-thane-23566406" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Thane district</a>, officials said on Friday, reported news agency PTI. Talking to reporters, Deputy Commissioner of Police (Crime) Amarsingh Jadhav said, "Following specific intelligence inputs, officers of Crime Unit-II, Bhiwandi, acted swiftly and nabbed three accused who were in possession of ganja meant for illegal sale in the local market."

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Three arrested in Bhiwandi town with ganja worth Rs 37.37 lakh
Police have arrested three persons, two of them working as drivers, and seized 74.584 kilograms of ganja worth over Rs 37.37 lakh from different locations in Bhiwandi town of Thane district, officials said on Friday, reported news agency PTI. Talking to reporters, Deputy Commissioner of Police (Crime) Amarsingh Jadhav said, "Following specific intelligence inputs, officers of Crime Unit-II, Bhiwandi, acted swiftly and nabbed three accused who were in possession of ganja meant for illegal sale in the local market."

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Maharashtra records 10 new COVID-19 cases on July 4, no deaths
As per the data released by the State Health Department on Friday, Maharashtra recorded 10 new cases of <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/covid-19-maharashtra-records-14-new-cases-no-deaths-23583032" rel="nofollow">COVID-19</a>. However, the good thing about the virus outbreak is that there has been no fatality record in the last few days.&nbsp;The official release by the Public Health Department also confirms that most patients are exhibiting only mild symptoms. While urging people not to panic, the release also informed that all the active cases are currently facing mild symptoms. The testing and treatment facilities remain fully operational across the state. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/maharashtra-records-10-new-covid-19-cases-on-july-4-no-deaths-23583179" rel="nofollow">Read More</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Maharashtra records 10 new COVID-19 cases on July 4, no deaths
As per the data released by the State Health Department on Friday, Maharashtra recorded 10 new cases of COVID-19. However, the good thing about the virus outbreak is that there has been no fatality record in the last few days.&nbsp;The official release by the Public Health Department also confirms that most patients are exhibiting only mild symptoms. While urging people not to panic, the release also informed that all the active cases are currently facing mild symptoms. The testing and treatment facilities remain fully operational across the state. Read More

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: State sees 479 farmer suicides in March-April; aid hike not being considered, says minister
A total of 479 farmer suicides were reported in <a href="https://mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/monsoon-session-2025-feeding-pigeons-within-bmc-limits-to-be-stopped-immediately-says-maharashtra-minister-23582999?lifestyle-fashion-article-breakingnews" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Maharashtra</a> in March and April this year, state relief and rehabilitation minister Makrand Patil said in the assembly on Friday, reported news agency PTI. In a written reply during Question Hour, he said 250 farmer suicides were reported in March in Marathwada and Vidarbha, while 229 suicides were reported statewide in April, reported

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: State sees 479 farmer suicides in March-April; aid hike not being considered, says minister
A total of 479 farmer suicides were reported in Maharashtra in March and April this year, state relief and rehabilitation minister Makrand Patil said in the assembly on Friday, reported news agency PTI. In a written reply during Question Hour, he said 250 farmer suicides were reported in March in Marathwada and Vidarbha, while 229 suicides were reported statewide in April, reported

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Devendra Fadnavis defends Eknath Shinde over `Jai Gujarat` slogan
Maharashtra Chief Minister <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/hydro-ganja-proving-to-be-a-challenge-says-maharashtra-cm-devendra-fadnavis-23583039" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Devendra Fadnavis</a> on Friday defended Deputy CM Eknath Shinde over the latter`s `Jai Gujarat` remarks at an event in Pune, reported news agency PTI. "Jai Hind, Jai Maharashtra, Jai Gujarat," Shinde said at the event, where Union minister Amit Shah was present. Shah addressed the gathering in Gujarati language, reported PTI.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Devendra Fadnavis defends Eknath Shinde over `Jai Gujarat` slogan
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Friday defended Deputy CM Eknath Shinde over the latter`s `Jai Gujarat` remarks at an event in Pune, reported news agency PTI. "Jai Hind, Jai Maharashtra, Jai Gujarat," Shinde said at the event, where Union minister Amit Shah was present. Shah addressed the gathering in Gujarati language, reported PTI.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: &nbsp;State govt promises action to protect mangroves; `positive about carbon credits`
Action will be taken to stop the destruction of mangrove forests in <a href="https://mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/monsoon-session-2025-feeding-pigeons-within-bmc-limits-to-be-stopped-immediately-says-maharashtra-minister-23582999?lifestyle-fashion-article-breakingnews" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Maharashtra</a>, and the government is mulling giving carbon credits for the protection of mangroves on private land, it said on Friday, reported news agency PTI. The issue of threats to mangrove forests along the coast was raised in the legislative assembly by Shiv Sena (UBT) MLA Bhaskar Jadhav.&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: &nbsp;State govt promises action to protect mangroves; `positive about carbon credits`
Action will be taken to stop the destruction of mangrove forests in Maharashtra, and the government is mulling giving carbon credits for the protection of mangroves on private land, it said on Friday, reported news agency PTI. The issue of threats to mangrove forests along the coast was raised in the legislative assembly by Shiv Sena (UBT) MLA Bhaskar Jadhav.&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: HC dismisses petition challenging Maharashtra CM Fadnavis`s 2024 assembly poll win
In a relief to Maharashtra <a href="https://mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/hydro-ganja-proving-to-be-a-challenge-says-maharashtra-cm-devendra-fadnavis-23583039" rel="nofollow">Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis</a>, the Nagpur bench of the Bombay High Court on Friday dismissed a petition challenging his victory in the 2024 assembly elections from the Nagpur South West seat.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: HC dismisses petition challenging Maharashtra CM Fadnavis`s 2024 assembly poll win
In a relief to Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, the Nagpur bench of the Bombay High Court on Friday dismissed a petition challenging his victory in the 2024 assembly elections from the Nagpur South West seat.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Fire breaks out in high-rise in Goregaon East, doused; one person rescued, no one hurt
&nbsp;A fire broke out on a top floor flat of a 20-storey building in <a href="https://mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-two-youths-killed-one-injured-as-speeding-bike-crashes-into-electric-pole-in-gorai-23582670" rel="nofollow">Goregaon East</a> in Mumbai on Friday, though no one was hurt in the incident. One man was rescued from the blaze that broke out in flat number 2005 at 1 pm at Raheja Residency on Arunkumar Vidya Marg, the Mumbai Fire Brigade official informed.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Fire breaks out in high-rise in Goregaon East, doused; one person rescued, no one hurt
&nbsp;A fire broke out on a top floor flat of a 20-storey building in Goregaon East in Mumbai on Friday, though no one was hurt in the incident. One man was rescued from the blaze that broke out in flat number 2005 at 1 pm at Raheja Residency on Arunkumar Vidya Marg, the Mumbai Fire Brigade official informed.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Teenage girl raped for over a year in Thane district; juvenile, woman among 8 booked
The teenager from the Bhiwandi area was sexually assaulted at multiple locations between April 2024 and June this year. A case has been registered against eight persons, including a juvenile and his mother, over the alleged repeated rape of a 15-year-old girl, who also became pregnant, in Maharashtra`s Thane district, an official said on Friday.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Teenage girl raped for over a year in Thane district; juvenile, woman among 8 booked
The teenager from the Bhiwandi area was sexually assaulted at multiple locations between April 2024 and June this year. A case has been registered against eight persons, including a juvenile and his mother, over the alleged repeated rape of a 15-year-old girl, who also became pregnant, in Maharashtra`s Thane district, an official said on Friday.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Aaditya Thackeray slams central govt, says &lsquo;Is it right to play sports with Pak`
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/some-people-trying-to-defame-me-aaditya-thackeray-amid-chaos-over-disha-salian-death-case-23583051" rel="nofollow">Aaditya Thackeray</a> on Friday slammed the central government over security issues post the Pahalgam terror attack. Shiv Sena (UBT) leader questioned the appropriateness of India playing cricket and hockey matches against Pakistan in the upcoming Asia Cup tournaments, amid the hostilities between the two countries in the wake of the Pahalgam terror attack. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/aaditya-thackeray-slams-central-govt-says-is-it-right-to-play-sports-with-pak-post-pahalgam-attack-23583169" rel="nofollow">Read More</a>
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Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Aaditya Thackeray slams central govt, says &lsquo;Is it right to play sports with Pak`
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray on Friday slammed the central government over security issues post the Pahalgam terror attack. Shiv Sena (UBT) leader questioned the appropriateness of India playing cricket and hockey matches against Pakistan in the upcoming Asia Cup tournaments, amid the hostilities between the two countries in the wake of the Pahalgam terror attack. Read More
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Mumbai News LIVE Updates: MLA criticises celebrities for endorsing harmful products
Vikram Pachpute criticised <a href="celebrities" rel="nofollow">celebrities </a>for endorsing harmful products. &ldquo;I specifically asked the minister whether any action would be taken against actors endorsing such products, misleading the youth. He assured the House of action, but nothing concrete has happened yet,&rdquo; he said.&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: MLA criticises celebrities for endorsing harmful products
Vikram Pachpute criticised celebrities for endorsing harmful products. &ldquo;I specifically asked the minister whether any action would be taken against actors endorsing such products, misleading the youth. He assured the House of action, but nothing concrete has happened yet,&rdquo; he said.&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: MLA Pachpute criticises Maharashtra FDA over widespread availability of tobacco
<a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/bmc-vows-to-finish-monsoon-readiness-in-8-days-bjp-shiv-sena-slams-aditya-uddhav-for-looting-rs-1-lakh-crore-23554178" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">BJP </a>MLA Vikram Pachpute on Friday criticised the functioning of the Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA), highlighting the easy accessibility of banned gutka and pan masala despite a statewide prohibition, reported by news agency PTI.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: MLA Pachpute criticises Maharashtra FDA over widespread availability of tobacco
BJP MLA Vikram Pachpute on Friday criticised the functioning of the Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA), highlighting the easy accessibility of banned gutka and pan masala despite a statewide prohibition, reported by news agency PTI.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Aaditya Thackeray questions Jay Shah`s ICC influence on Pakistan matches
Turning to cricketing ties, Thackeray took a subtle jab at ICC Chairman Jay Shah, questioning, "Even if the BCCI decides to oppose playing against Pakistan, will the ICC under the leadership of Jay Shah actually listen?":PTI

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Aaditya Thackeray questions Jay Shah`s ICC influence on Pakistan matches
Turning to cricketing ties, Thackeray took a subtle jab at ICC Chairman Jay Shah, questioning, "Even if the BCCI decides to oppose playing against Pakistan, will the ICC under the leadership of Jay Shah actually listen?":PTI

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Aaditya Thackeray questions India`s diplomatic efforts as Pakistan gains international support
Thackeray also voiced concerns over India`s diplomatic efficacy. He questioned what the External Affairs Ministry had achieved with its outreach, pointing out that despite India`s consistent objections, Pakistan continues to receive financial aid from institutions like the World Bank and the Asian Development Bank, and has even assumed the presidency of the UN Security Council: PTI
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Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Aaditya Thackeray questions India`s diplomatic efforts as Pakistan gains international support
Thackeray also voiced concerns over India`s diplomatic efficacy. He questioned what the External Affairs Ministry had achieved with its outreach, pointing out that despite India`s consistent objections, Pakistan continues to receive financial aid from institutions like the World Bank and the Asian Development Bank, and has even assumed the presidency of the UN Security Council: PTI
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Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Aaditya Thackeray dares BJP on India-Pakistan matches, slams national security handling
Aaditya Thackeray challenged the BJP, asking if they would label the BCCI "anti-national" for allowing India to play Pakistan in the upcoming Asia Cup T20 (September) and Asia Cup Hockey (starting August 27 in Bihar). He further criticized the Centre`s response to the Pahalgam terror attack and national security. Thackeray pointed to a "fake" police sketch followed by "Operation Sindoor," questioning the government`s seeming dismissal of the incident and demanding answers to unresolved national security questions: PTI

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Aaditya Thackeray dares BJP on India-Pakistan matches, slams national security handling
Aaditya Thackeray challenged the BJP, asking if they would label the BCCI "anti-national" for allowing India to play Pakistan in the upcoming Asia Cup T20 (September) and Asia Cup Hockey (starting August 27 in Bihar). He further criticized the Centre`s response to the Pahalgam terror attack and national security. Thackeray pointed to a "fake" police sketch followed by "Operation Sindoor," questioning the government`s seeming dismissal of the incident and demanding answers to unresolved national security questions: PTI

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;Aaditya Thackeray challenges govt on playing Pakistan amid terror concerns
"Is it right to play matches with Pakistan when they sponsor terror against us?" questioned Aaditya Thackeray, demanding a clear answer from the BJP and Union government regarding India`s participation in upcoming Asia Cup cricket and hockey tournaments against Pakistan. The Shiv Sena (UBT) MLA suggested the BJP-led government is "testing the waters" with the hockey Asia Cup in Bihar in late August, potentially paving the way for a cricket match in the UAE: PTI

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;Aaditya Thackeray challenges govt on playing Pakistan amid terror concerns
"Is it right to play matches with Pakistan when they sponsor terror against us?" questioned Aaditya Thackeray, demanding a clear answer from the BJP and Union government regarding India`s participation in upcoming Asia Cup cricket and hockey tournaments against Pakistan. The Shiv Sena (UBT) MLA suggested the BJP-led government is "testing the waters" with the hockey Asia Cup in Bihar in late August, potentially paving the way for a cricket match in the UAE: PTI

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;Aaditya Thackeray questions playing Pakistan amidst hostilities post-Pahalgam attack
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray today questioned whether India should play cricket and hockey matches against Pakistan in the upcoming Asia Cup tournaments. Speaking to reporters at Mumbai`s Vidhan Bhavan, Thackeray cited ongoing hostilities after the Pahalgam terror attack, stating that many national security questions remain unanswered: PTI
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Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;Aaditya Thackeray questions playing Pakistan amidst hostilities post-Pahalgam attack
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray today questioned whether India should play cricket and hockey matches against Pakistan in the upcoming Asia Cup tournaments. Speaking to reporters at Mumbai`s Vidhan Bhavan, Thackeray cited ongoing hostilities after the Pahalgam terror attack, stating that many national security questions remain unanswered: PTI
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Mumbai News LIVE Updates: &nbsp;MLA slams gutka enforcement, cites FDA understaffing
Pachpute expressed frustration that people continue to spit gutka even within government offices and the Vidhan Bhavan, despite its known harm. He emphasized the need for stricter implementation of the law. Beyond criticizing the FDA`s enforcement, he also pointed out its severe understaffing. While the agency recently added 190 new recruits, bringing the total to around 290, Pachpute maintains this is still "grossly inadequate": PTI

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: &nbsp;MLA slams gutka enforcement, cites FDA understaffing
Pachpute expressed frustration that people continue to spit gutka even within government offices and the Vidhan Bhavan, despite its known harm. He emphasized the need for stricter implementation of the law. Beyond criticizing the FDA`s enforcement, he also pointed out its severe understaffing. While the agency recently added 190 new recruits, bringing the total to around 290, Pachpute maintains this is still "grossly inadequate": PTI

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Gutka ban ignored in Maharashtra says MLA
Pachpute stated that Maharashtra`s ban on manufacturing, distributing, selling, and promoting gutka, pan masala, and scented supari is being openly violated:PTI

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Gutka ban ignored in Maharashtra says MLA
Pachpute stated that Maharashtra`s ban on manufacturing, distributing, selling, and promoting gutka, pan masala, and scented supari is being openly violated:PTI

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: MLA questions gutka ban effectiveness, cites stains in Legislature
"If the ban can`t be enforced within the legislature itself, what message does that send to the rest of Maharashtra?" questioned MLA Vikram Pachpute, speaking to reporters at Vidhan Bhavan after raising the issue in the assembly. He challenged, "If gutka is banned, where is it coming from? I urge the media to do a sting operation. Just look at the staircases and corners of Vidhan Bhavan; you`ll see gutka and pan masala stains": PTI
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Mumbai News LIVE Updates: MLA questions gutka ban effectiveness, cites stains in Legislature
"If the ban can`t be enforced within the legislature itself, what message does that send to the rest of Maharashtra?" questioned MLA Vikram Pachpute, speaking to reporters at Vidhan Bhavan after raising the issue in the assembly. He challenged, "If gutka is banned, where is it coming from? I urge the media to do a sting operation. Just look at the staircases and corners of Vidhan Bhavan; you`ll see gutka and pan masala stains": PTI
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Mumbai News LIVE Updates: &nbsp;MLA slams FDA as banned gutka floods Maharashtra, even in Legislature
BJP MLA Vikram Pachpute today criticized the Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for failing to enforce the statewide ban on gutka and pan masala, which he noted remain easily accessible. Pachpute, representing Shrigonda, highlighted the blatant disregard for the ban, stating that people are even seen consuming and spitting gutka inside the state legislature premises: PTI

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: &nbsp;MLA slams FDA as banned gutka floods Maharashtra, even in Legislature
BJP MLA Vikram Pachpute today criticized the Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for failing to enforce the statewide ban on gutka and pan masala, which he noted remain easily accessible. Pachpute, representing Shrigonda, highlighted the blatant disregard for the ban, stating that people are even seen consuming and spitting gutka inside the state legislature premises: PTI

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Nifty, Sensex open with marginal gains
Indian stock markets opened in the green on Friday, with both benchmark indices witnessing modest gains despite continued foreign portfolio investor (FPI) outflows. The Nifty 50 index was trading at 25,433.95, up by 28.65 points or 0.11 per cent, while the BSE Sensex stood at 83,340.22, gaining 100.75 points or 0.12 per cent in the opening session, ANI reported.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Nifty, Sensex open with marginal gains
Indian stock markets opened in the green on Friday, with both benchmark indices witnessing modest gains despite continued foreign portfolio investor (FPI) outflows. The Nifty 50 index was trading at 25,433.95, up by 28.65 points or 0.11 per cent, while the BSE Sensex stood at 83,340.22, gaining 100.75 points or 0.12 per cent in the opening session, ANI reported.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Police in Thane district return 72 recovered mobiles to rightful owners The Kalyan police zone in Maharashtra`s Thane district has returned 72 stolen or lost mobile phones recovered by them to their rightful owners, an official said on Friday. Deputy Commissioner of Police (Zone-III) Atul Zende handed over the phones, collectively valued at Rs 11.18 lakh, to the owners at a function on Wednesday, he said, according to PTI.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Police in Thane district return 72 recovered mobiles to rightful ownersThe Kalyan police zone in Maharashtra`s Thane district has returned 72 stolen or lost mobile phones recovered by them to their rightful owners, an official said on Friday. Deputy Commissioner of Police (Zone-III) Atul Zende handed over the phones, collectively valued at Rs 11.18 lakh, to the owners at a function on Wednesday, he said, according to PTI.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Four killed as car hits divider on Samruddhi Expressway Four persons, including two women, were killed after the car they were travelling in hit a divider on the Samruddhi Expressway in Maharashtra`s Washim district, an official said on Friday. The incident occurred around 8 pm on Thursday between Wanoja and Karanja on the high-speed carriageway, he said, according to PTI.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Four killed as car hits divider on Samruddhi ExpresswayFour persons, including two women, were killed after the car they were travelling in hit a divider on the Samruddhi Expressway in Maharashtra`s Washim district, an official said on Friday. The incident occurred around 8 pm on Thursday between Wanoja and Karanja on the high-speed carriageway, he said, according to PTI.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Centre clears appointment of two advocates as Bombay High Court Judges The Ministry of Law and Justice on Friday notified the appointment of Advocates Gautam Ashwin Ankhad and Mahendra Madhavrao Nerlikar as Additional Judges of the Bombay High Court. The notification, issued under clause (1) of Article 224 of the Constitution of India, stated that the President has approved their appointments for a two-year term, effective from the date they assume office, in order of seniority.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Centre clears appointment of two advocates as Bombay High Court JudgesThe Ministry of Law and Justice on Friday notified the appointment of Advocates Gautam Ashwin Ankhad and Mahendra Madhavrao Nerlikar as Additional Judges of the Bombay High Court. The notification, issued under clause (1) of Article 224 of the Constitution of India, stated that the President has approved their appointments for a two-year term, effective from the date they assume office, in order of seniority.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Maharashtra: 85 flood-affected bridges, roads to be repaired in Palghar, say officials The administration in Maharashtra`s Palghar district has identified 85 flood-hit bridges and roads for urgent repairs, an official said on Friday. According to an official release, Palghar guardian minister Ganesh Naik had asked the authorities to fix bridges and roads affected by floods. Naik is also the state`s minister of forests, PTI reported.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Maharashtra: 85 flood-affected bridges, roads to be repaired in Palghar, say officialsThe administration in Maharashtra`s Palghar district has identified 85 flood-hit bridges and roads for urgent repairs, an official said on Friday. According to an official release, Palghar guardian minister Ganesh Naik had asked the authorities to fix bridges and roads affected by floods. Naik is also the state`s minister of forests, PTI reported.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Urge Amit Shah to give attention to Maharashtra law and order, says NCP`s Rohit Pawar Nationalist Congress Party (Sharad Pawar faction) leader Rohit Pawar on Friday expressed concern over the prevailing law and order situation in Maharashtra in the aftermath of Pune rape case, reported ANI. The NCP-SCP leader also took aim at the police officials for failing to nab the accused.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Urge Amit Shah to give attention to Maharashtra law and order, says NCP`s Rohit PawarNationalist Congress Party (Sharad Pawar faction) leader Rohit Pawar on Friday expressed concern over the prevailing law and order situation in Maharashtra in the aftermath of Pune rape case, reported ANI. The NCP-SCP leader also took aim at the police officials for failing to nab the accused.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: "Lost a relative due to health complications linked to pigeon droppings," said BJP MLC Chitra Wagh 
BJP MLC Chitra Wagh told the Council she lost a relative in Andheri due to health complications linked to pigeon droppings. &ldquo;Firm steps must be taken to end it,&rdquo; Wagh said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: "Lost a relative due to health complications linked to pigeon droppings," said BJP MLC Chitra Wagh
BJP MLC Chitra Wagh told the Council she lost a relative in Andheri due to health complications linked to pigeon droppings. &ldquo;Firm steps must be taken to end it,&rdquo; Wagh said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: BMC may shut Dadar pigeon zone over health risks 
Amid growing complaints, the BMC&rsquo;s G North ward office is already considering closing down the pigeon feeding zone outside Dadar railway station. Kayande highlighted studies linking pigeon droppings and feathers to respiratory illnesses and lung infections.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: BMC may shut Dadar pigeon zone over health risks
Amid growing complaints, the BMC&rsquo;s G North ward office is already considering closing down the pigeon feeding zone outside Dadar railway station. Kayande highlighted studies linking pigeon droppings and feathers to respiratory illnesses and lung infections.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Civic body to start awareness drive against `kabootar khanas` within month
"The civic body will be asked to start an awareness drive against `kabootar khanas` within a month. Directions will be issued to the BMC to immediately start the process of shutting `kabootar khanas`," Minister Uday Samant said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Civic body to start awareness drive against `kabootar khanas` within month
"The civic body will be asked to start an awareness drive against `kabootar khanas` within a month. Directions will be issued to the BMC to immediately start the process of shutting `kabootar khanas`," Minister Uday Samant said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: City has 51 kabootar khanas, says Uday Samant 
In an oral response, Minister Uday Samant, replying on behalf of Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, who is also the Urban Development Minister, said there are 51 `kabootar khanas` in the city.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: City has 51 kabootar khanas, says Uday Samant
In an oral response, Minister Uday Samant, replying on behalf of Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, who is also the Urban Development Minister, said there are 51 `kabootar khanas` in the city.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Maharashtra govt orders Mumbai`s civic body to immediately shut down `kabootar khanas` 
Raising the issue in the Maharashtra legislative council on Thursday, Shiv Sena leader and nominated MLC Manisha Kayande said these `kabootar khanas` pose a danger to the people living around them as their waste and feathers lead to respiratory diseases.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Maharashtra govt orders Mumbai`s civic body to immediately shut down `kabootar khanas`
Raising the issue in the Maharashtra legislative council on Thursday, Shiv Sena leader and nominated MLC Manisha Kayande said these `kabootar khanas` pose a danger to the people living around them as their waste and feathers lead to respiratory diseases.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Amit Shah begins two-day visit to Maharashtra, welcomed in Pune by CM Fadnavis 
"Union Home and Cooperation Minister Shri @AmitShah ji arrived in Pune for a two-day visit to Maharashtra. At the airport, Chief Minister Shri @Dev_Fadnavis ji and senior workers welcomed him," read a post from the Office of Amit Shah on X.
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केन्द्रीय गृह एवं सहकारिता मंत्री श्री <a href="https://twitter.com/AmitShah?ref_src=twsrc-Etfw">@AmitShah</a> जी दो दिवसीय महाराष्ट्र प्रवास के लिए पुणे पहुंचे। हवाई अड्डे पर मुख्यमंत्री श्री <a href="https://twitter.com/Dev_Fadnavis?ref_src=twsrc-Etfw">@Dev_Fadnavis</a> जी एवं वरिष्ठ कार्यकर्ताओं ने उनका स्वागत किया। <a href="https://t.co/UpFcOIcrQk">pic.twitter.com/UpFcOIcrQk</a>
&mdash; Office of Amit Shah (@AmitShahOffice) <a href="https://twitter.com/AmitShahOffice/status/1940844021196464467?ref_src=twsrc-Etfw">July 3, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Amit Shah begins two-day visit to Maharashtra, welcomed in Pune by CM Fadnavis
"Union Home and Cooperation Minister Shri @AmitShah ji arrived in Pune for a two-day visit to Maharashtra. At the airport, Chief Minister Shri @Dev_Fadnavis ji and senior workers welcomed him," read a post from the Office of Amit Shah on X.

केन्द्रीय गृह एवं सहकारिता मंत्री श्री @AmitShah जी दो दिवसीय महाराष्ट्र प्रवास के लिए पुणे पहुंचे। हवाई अड्डे पर मुख्यमंत्री श्री @Dev_Fadnavis जी एवं वरिष्ठ कार्यकर्ताओं ने उनका स्वागत किया। pic.twitter.com/UpFcOIcrQk
&mdash; Office of Amit Shah (@AmitShahOffice) July 3, 2025


Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Equipment worth Rs 30 lakh used in illegal sand mining destroyed in Thane The authorities in Maharashtra`s Thane district have destroyed equipment worth Rs 30 lakh that was being used to illegally dredge sand from a creek, an official said on Friday, PTI reported. During patrolling between the Kalyan Retibunder and Kumbharkhan Pada in Dombivli on Thursday, a team came across two barges and four suction pumps extracting sand from the creek, said tehsildar Sachin Shejal.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Equipment worth Rs 30 lakh used in illegal sand mining destroyed in ThaneThe authorities in Maharashtra`s Thane district have destroyed equipment worth Rs 30 lakh that was being used to illegally dredge sand from a creek, an official said on Friday, PTI reported. During patrolling between the Kalyan Retibunder and Kumbharkhan Pada in Dombivli on Thursday, a team came across two barges and four suction pumps extracting sand from the creek, said tehsildar Sachin Shejal.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai traffic police while issuing advisory stated that, on Saturday July 5, between 10:00 AM and 2:00 PM, a rally has been organised by Maharashtra Navnirman Sena at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.mid-day.com/sunday-mid-day/article/worli-koliwada-embark-on-a-self-guided-tour-to-explore-the-neighborhood-23426181" rel="nofollow">Worli&nbsp;</a>Dome, S. V. P. Stadium, (N. S. C. I.) Lala Lajpat Rai Marg. In view of the rally commuters are advised to plan their journey accordingly. LIVE Blog has been closed

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