Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Maharashtra Cabinet approves development scheme for People's Education Society
The positions cover Group A to Group D categories, and provisions have been made for salaries and associated expenses. The cabinet also approved a development scheme for the People's Education Society, established by Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Maharashtra Cabinet approves development scheme for People's Education Society
The positions cover Group A to Group D categories, and provisions have been made for salaries and associated expenses. The cabinet also approved a development scheme for the People's Education Society, established by Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Cabinet also approves creation of 2,228 posts for Bombay HC
To enhance judicial efficiency, the cabinet approved the creation of 2,228 new posts for the Bombay High Court and its Nagpur and Aurangabad benches. Of these, 1,717 are administrative positions. While 562 will be for the Mumbai main branch, 779 for the appeal branch, 591 for Aurangabad, and 296 for Nagpur, the statement said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Cabinet also approves creation of 2,228 posts for Bombay HC
To enhance judicial efficiency, the cabinet approved the creation of 2,228 new posts for the Bombay High Court and its Nagpur and Aurangabad benches. Of these, 1,717 are administrative positions. While 562 will be for the Mumbai main branch, 779 for the appeal branch, 591 for Aurangabad, and 296 for Nagpur, the statement said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: State earmarks Rs 1,534 crore for implementing policy during 2025-30
The state has earmarked Rs 1,534 crore for implementing the policy during 2025-30, Rs 11,797 crore for the next 20 years, and Rs 50 crore for the current fiscal year, it said. The state's bamboo cultivation currently spans 1.35 lakh hectares, with a production capacity of approximately 9.47 lakh tonnes in 2022, the statement added.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: State earmarks Rs 1,534 crore for implementing policy during 2025-30
The state has earmarked Rs 1,534 crore for implementing the policy during 2025-30, Rs 11,797 crore for the next 20 years, and Rs 50 crore for the current fiscal year, it said. The state's bamboo cultivation currently spans 1.35 lakh hectares, with a production capacity of approximately 9.47 lakh tonnes in 2022, the statement added.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Promotion of bamboo use in contract farming, energy among key features of policy
Other key features of the policy include promotion of bamboo use in contract farming, energy, industrial, and household sectors; development of anchor units and Common Facility Centres (CFCs) for farmers and micro CFCs in remote areas for artisans; collaboration with agricultural universities and international institutions for research, training and development. Financial incentives including interest subsidies, electricity concessions, and reduced stamp duties for bamboo-based industries; a Rs 300 crore venture capital fund to support start-ups and MSMEs in the bamboo sector; planned use of 5 to 7 per cent bamboo biomass in thermal energy projects, and deployment of modern technologies like GIS, drones, tissue culture labs, and blockchain for value chain development, are some other focus areas of the policy.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Promotion of bamboo use in contract farming, energy among key features of policy
Other key features of the policy include promotion of bamboo use in contract farming, energy, industrial, and household sectors; development of anchor units and Common Facility Centres (CFCs) for farmers and micro CFCs in remote areas for artisans; collaboration with agricultural universities and international institutions for research, training and development. Financial incentives including interest subsidies, electricity concessions, and reduced stamp duties for bamboo-based industries; a Rs 300 crore venture capital fund to support start-ups and MSMEs in the bamboo sector; planned use of 5 to 7 per cent bamboo biomass in thermal energy projects, and deployment of modern technologies like GIS, drones, tissue culture labs, and blockchain for value chain development, are some other focus areas of the policy.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Five-year policy seeks to promote bamboo cultivation, offer farmers sustainable income alternatives
The five-year policy seeks to promote bamboo cultivation and processing industries, offering farmers an eco-friendly and sustainable income alternative comparable to cash crops, it said. The policy, aligned with the National Bamboo Mission and Maharashtra Mission 2023, is expected to attract Rs 50,000 crore in investment and generate over five lakh direct and indirect jobs.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Five-year policy seeks to promote bamboo cultivation, offer farmers sustainable income alternatives
The five-year policy seeks to promote bamboo cultivation and processing industries, offering farmers an eco-friendly and sustainable income alternative comparable to cash crops, it said. The policy, aligned with the National Bamboo Mission and Maharashtra Mission 2023, is expected to attract Rs 50,000 crore in investment and generate over five lakh direct and indirect jobs.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Maharashtra bamboo industry policy eyes to attract Rs 50,000 cr investment and create 5 lakh jobs The Maharashtra cabinet on Tuesday approved its bamboo industry policy, which aims to attract an investment of Rs 50,000 crore and generate more than 5 lakh jobs. Under the Maharashtra Bamboo Industry Policy-2025, as many as 15 dedicated bamboo clusters will be developed across the state, with a focus on leveraging the carbon credit market, an official release stated. (PTI)&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Maharashtra bamboo industry policy eyes to attract Rs 50,000 cr investment and create 5 lakh jobsThe Maharashtra cabinet on Tuesday approved its bamboo industry policy, which aims to attract an investment of Rs 50,000 crore and generate more than 5 lakh jobs. Under the Maharashtra Bamboo Industry Policy-2025, as many as 15 dedicated bamboo clusters will be developed across the state, with a focus on leveraging the carbon credit market, an official release stated. (PTI)&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Karad accuses Pankaja of the downfall of the factory
Karad also accused Pankaja Munde of being responsible for the downward trend of the factory. She ignored the factory after the <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/amp/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/unidentified-man-dies-by-suicide-at-thane-district-s-kopar-railway-station-23598379" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">death </a>of her father Gopinath Munde, he alleged.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Karad accuses Pankaja of the downfall of the factory
Karad also accused Pankaja Munde of being responsible for the downward trend of the factory. She ignored the factory after the death of her father Gopinath Munde, he alleged.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Karad says he will go to court if the cancellation of the sale requires it
Karad said, "<a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-bmc-cleans-up-vakola-garbage-mess-after-mid-day-exposes-civic-apathy-23598561" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Action </a>should be taken against the director, its board members first and also the officials of the revenue department. We will not let them sell the factory and we will call for an agitation to cancel the transaction. I will go to court if needed."

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Karad says he will go to court if the cancellation of the sale requires it
Karad said, "Action should be taken against the director, its board members first and also the officials of the revenue department. We will not let them sell the factory and we will call for an agitation to cancel the transaction. I will go to court if needed."

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Karad calls out Minister Pankaja's decision a "wrong move"
Talking to reporters, Fulchand Karad, the founder-<a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/defer-sir-in-maharashtra-until-local-body-elections-state-poll-body-urges-ec-23598620" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">director </a>of the sugar factory, alleged that the entity belonged to local farmers and Munde had "done wrong" by selling it. He also said it was sold without the due process.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Karad calls out Minister Pankaja's decision a "wrong move"
Talking to reporters, Fulchand Karad, the founder-director of the sugar factory, alleged that the entity belonged to local farmers and Munde had "done wrong" by selling it. He also said it was sold without the due process.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Ex-VC Vaidyanath Cooperative Sugar Factory demands cancellation of the sale done by Pankaja
A former vice-chairman of the Vaidyanath Cooperative Sugar Factory in Maharashtra's Beed on Tuesday hit out at its chairperson and BJP minister Pankaja Munde for selling the sugar mill, and warned of an agitation to <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-sgnp-tribals-allege-no-consultation-in-master-plan-process-23598013?button=next" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">demand </a>cancellation of the sale.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Ex-VC Vaidyanath Cooperative Sugar Factory demands cancellation of the sale done by Pankaja
A former vice-chairman of the Vaidyanath Cooperative Sugar Factory in Maharashtra's Beed on Tuesday hit out at its chairperson and BJP minister Pankaja Munde for selling the sugar mill, and warned of an agitation to demand cancellation of the sale.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: UPSC files affidavit in the apex court
In an affidavit filed last month in the apex <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-crime-news/article/govind-pansare-murder-case-bombay-high-court-grants-bail-to-key-accused-and-two-others-23598661" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">court</a>, the UPSC said "As a consequence of comprehensive deliberation and considering the pious role assigned to the UPSC as a constitutional body, the Commission has arrived at a conscious and well considered decision as under: (a) publishing the provisional answer key, after the preliminary examination is conducted," it had said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: UPSC files affidavit in the apex court
In an affidavit filed last month in the apex court, the UPSC said "As a consequence of comprehensive deliberation and considering the pious role assigned to the UPSC as a constitutional body, the Commission has arrived at a conscious and well considered decision as under: (a) publishing the provisional answer key, after the preliminary examination is conducted," it had said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Senior Advocate Sibal urges SC to allow another chance to petitioners&nbsp;
The lead petition in the matter was filed through <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/news/india-news/article/odisha-bar-council-condemns-advocates-attack-on-cji-gavai-23597923" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">advocate </a>Rajeev Kumar Dubey. The bench observed several pleas alleging wrong questions in competitive exams were dealt with by the apex court in the past. Sibal also urged that the petitioners be allowed another chance.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Senior Advocate Sibal urges SC to allow another chance to petitioners&nbsp;
The lead petition in the matter was filed through advocate Rajeev Kumar Dubey. The bench observed several pleas alleging wrong questions in competitive exams were dealt with by the apex court in the past. Sibal also urged that the petitioners be allowed another chance.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: SC terms disclosing answer sheets after examination "a good development"
Terming it a "good development", a bench of justices P S Narasimha and A S Chandurkar disposed of the pleas of some <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/live-blog/mumbai-news-live-updates-india-national-news-2025-october-14-news-updates-live-updates-weather-update-mumbai-monsoon-18331454" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">civil </a>service aspirants who had sought direction to the UPSC for disclosure of answer keys, cut-off marks and marks of the candidates appearing in civil service preliminary examination.
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Mumbai News LIVE Updates: SC terms disclosing answer sheets after examination "a good development"
Terming it a "good development", a bench of justices P S Narasimha and A S Chandurkar disposed of the pleas of some civil service aspirants who had sought direction to the UPSC for disclosure of answer keys, cut-off marks and marks of the candidates appearing in civil service preliminary examination.
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Mumbai News LIVE Updates: SC calls UPSC's decision for the civil service exams special
Something "very positive" has happened, the Supreme <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-crime-news/article/govind-pansare-murder-case-bombay-high-court-grants-bail-to-key-accused-and-two-others-23598661" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Court </a>said on Tuesday while expressing satisfaction over the UPSC's decision to publish the provisional answer key after the civil services preliminary examination is conducted.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: SC calls UPSC's decision for the civil service exams special
Something "very positive" has happened, the Supreme Court said on Tuesday while expressing satisfaction over the UPSC's decision to publish the provisional answer key after the civil services preliminary examination is conducted.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;Five booked for abetting college student's suicide in Palghar 
The police on Tuesday registered a case against five persons for allegedly abetting the suicide of a 19-year-old woman who jumped to her death from a residential building in Maharashtra's Palghar district two days ago, an official said. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;Five booked for abetting college student's suicide in Palghar
The police on Tuesday registered a case against five persons for allegedly abetting the suicide of a 19-year-old woman who jumped to her death from a residential building in Maharashtra's Palghar district two days ago, an official said. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Court acquits 11 persons in 16-year-old rioting and attempted murder case 
A court in Maharashtra's Thane has acquitted 11 persons accused in a 2009 case of rioting and attempted murder, citing lapses in the prosecution's evidence and failure to identify the actual aggressors. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Court acquits 11 persons in 16-year-old rioting and attempted murder case
A court in Maharashtra's Thane has acquitted 11 persons accused in a 2009 case of rioting and attempted murder, citing lapses in the prosecution's evidence and failure to identify the actual aggressors. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Maharashtra ministers attend bhoomipujan of key urban renewal project 
The event witnessed the presence of key state leaders, including Deputy Chief Ministers Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar, Housing Minister Mangal Prabhat Lodha, Minister Ashish Shelar, Minister of State Dr Pankaj Bhoyar, along with local MLAs Ram Kadam and Parag Shah. Several senior government officials and dignitaries were also in attendance.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Maharashtra ministers attend bhoomipujan of key urban renewal project
The event witnessed the presence of key state leaders, including Deputy Chief Ministers Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar, Housing Minister Mangal Prabhat Lodha, Minister Ashish Shelar, Minister of State Dr Pankaj Bhoyar, along with local MLAs Ram Kadam and Parag Shah. Several senior government officials and dignitaries were also in attendance.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;Bhoomipujan of slum rehabilitation project at Ghatkopar conducted by CM Devendra Fadnavis 
Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis performed the bhoomipujan for the Slum Rehabilitation Project at Mata Ramabai Ambedkar Nagar and Kamraj Nagar in Ghatkopar (East), marking a key step towards improved housing and infrastructure for local residents.
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?Bhoomipujan of the Slum Rehabilitation Project at Mata Ramabai Ambedkar Nagar and Kamraj Nagar, Ghatkopar at the hands of CM Devendra Fadnavis. DCM Eknath Shinde, DCM Ajit Pawar, Minister Mangal Prabhat Lodha, Minister Adv Ashish Shelar, MoS Dr Pankaj Bhoyar, MLA Ram Kadam, MLA&hellip; <a href="https://t.co/rvuJ0rlNGa">pic.twitter.com/rvuJ0rlNGa</a>
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Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;Bhoomipujan of slum rehabilitation project at Ghatkopar conducted by CM Devendra Fadnavis
Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis performed the bhoomipujan for the Slum Rehabilitation Project at Mata Ramabai Ambedkar Nagar and Kamraj Nagar in Ghatkopar (East), marking a key step towards improved housing and infrastructure for local residents.

?Bhoomipujan of the Slum Rehabilitation Project at Mata Ramabai Ambedkar Nagar and Kamraj Nagar, Ghatkopar at the hands of CM Devendra Fadnavis.DCM Eknath Shinde, DCM Ajit Pawar, Minister Mangal Prabhat Lodha, Minister Adv Ashish Shelar, MoS Dr Pankaj Bhoyar, MLA Ram Kadam, MLA&hellip; pic.twitter.com/rvuJ0rlNGa
&mdash; CMO Maharashtra (@CMOMaharashtra) October 14, 2025


Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Fadnavis demands permanent facility in Mumbai for India Maritime Week 
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday urged the Centre to establish a permanent facility in Mumbai for India Maritime Week, saying it would boost the sector and position Maharashtra as a global hub for maritime activities. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Fadnavis demands permanent facility in Mumbai for India Maritime Week
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday urged the Centre to establish a permanent facility in Mumbai for India Maritime Week, saying it would boost the sector and position Maharashtra as a global hub for maritime activities. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;CM Devendra Fadnavis lays foundation for slum rehabilitation project in Ghatkopar East 
Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday performed the bhoomipujan (groundbreaking ceremony) for the Slum Rehabilitation Project at Mata Ramabai Ambedkar Nagar and Kamaraj Nagar in Ghatkopar (East). The project aims to provide improved housing and infrastructure to residents living in these areas, marking a major milestone in the government's commitment to inclusive urban development.
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<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/LIVE?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc-Etfw">#LIVE</a> | मुख्यमंत्री देवेंद्र फडणवीस यांच्या हस्ते माता रमाबाई आंबेडकर नगर व कामराज नगर, घाटकोपर (पू) झोपडपट्टी पुनर्वसन प्रकल्पाचे भूमिपूजन <a href="https://twitter.com/Dev_Fadnavis?ref_src=twsrc-Etfw">@Dev_Fadnavis</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/MMRDAOfficial?ref_src=twsrc-Etfw">@MMRDAOfficial</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Maharashtra?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc-Etfw">#Maharashtra</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/DevendraFadnavis?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc-Etfw">#DevendraFadnavis</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Mumbai?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc-Etfw">#Mumbai</a> <a href="https://t.co/gYJtbh2Qa4">https://t.co/gYJtbh2Qa4</a>
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Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;CM Devendra Fadnavis lays foundation for slum rehabilitation project in Ghatkopar East
Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday performed the bhoomipujan (groundbreaking ceremony) for the Slum Rehabilitation Project at Mata Ramabai Ambedkar Nagar and Kamaraj Nagar in Ghatkopar (East). The project aims to provide improved housing and infrastructure to residents living in these areas, marking a major milestone in the government's commitment to inclusive urban development.

#LIVE | मुख्यमंत्री देवेंद्र फडणवीस यांच्या हस्ते माता रमाबाई आंबेडकर नगर व कामराज नगर, घाटकोपर (पू) झोपडपट्टी पुनर्वसन प्रकल्पाचे भूमिपूजन @Dev_Fadnavis @MMRDAOfficial#Maharashtra #DevendraFadnavis #Mumbai https://t.co/gYJtbh2Qa4
&mdash; CMO Maharashtra (@CMOMaharashtra) October 14, 2025


Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Vasai MACT awards Rs 3.34 lakh compensation to wife of man killed in TN bus accident
The Motor Accident Claims Tribunal (MACT) in Vasai of Maharashtra's Palghar district has awarded a compensation of Rs 3.34 lakh to the wife of a man who lost his life in Tamil Nadu 17 years ago. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Vasai MACT awards Rs 3.34 lakh compensation to wife of man killed in TN bus accident
The Motor Accident Claims Tribunal (MACT) in Vasai of Maharashtra's Palghar district has awarded a compensation of Rs 3.34 lakh to the wife of a man who lost his life in Tamil Nadu 17 years ago. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;Maharashtra cabinet approves bamboo industry policy to generate over 5 lakh jobs 
The Maharashtra cabinet on Tuesday approved its bamboo industry policy, which aims to attract an investment of Rs 50,000 crore and generate more than 5 lakh jobs. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;Maharashtra cabinet approves bamboo industry policy to generate over 5 lakh jobs
The Maharashtra cabinet on Tuesday approved its bamboo industry policy, which aims to attract an investment of Rs 50,000 crore and generate more than 5 lakh jobs. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Fire extinguished in 30 minutes, cause unclear so far
The fire was extinguished in about 30 minutes, he said, adding the cause of the fire was yet to be determined.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Fire extinguished in 30 minutes, cause unclear so far
The fire was extinguished in about 30 minutes, he said, adding the cause of the fire was yet to be determined.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Blaze reported in meter box room near Kalwa Station
The blaze was reported in the meter box room located on the ground floor of the Shri Lakshmi Apartment near Kalwa Station Road at 7.28 am, Thane Municipal Corporation's disaster management cell chief Yasin Tadvi said. After being alerted, the disaster management team, fire brigade personnel and the private power supplying company staff rushed to the spot.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Blaze reported in meter box room near Kalwa Station
The blaze was reported in the meter box room located on the ground floor of the Shri Lakshmi Apartment near Kalwa Station Road at 7.28 am, Thane Municipal Corporation's disaster management cell chief Yasin Tadvi said. After being alerted, the disaster management team, fire brigade personnel and the private power supplying company staff rushed to the spot.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: 18 electrical meters damaged in fire in Thane building A fire broke out in the meter box room of a three-storey residential building in Maharashtra's Thane city on Tuesday morning, damaging 18 meters, officials said. No person was injured in the incident, they said. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: 18 electrical meters damaged in fire in Thane buildingA fire broke out in the meter box room of a three-storey residential building in Maharashtra's Thane city on Tuesday morning, damaging 18 meters, officials said. No person was injured in the incident, they said. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;MVA, MNS leaders meet Election Commissioner over voter list irregularities 
A delegation of the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) and allied parties met Maharashtra State Election Commissioner S. Chokalingam at Mantralaya today, raising concerns over irregularities in the electoral rolls for local body elections and demanding transparency in the voting process.
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महाविकास आघाडी आणि सहयोगी पक्षांच्या शिष्टमंडळाने आज महाराष्ट्र राज्य निवडणूक आयुक्त एस. चोकलिंगम ह्यांची मंत्रालय येथील कार्यालयात भेट घेतली. स्थानिक स्वराज्य संस्थांच्या निवडणूक याद्यांमधील घोळ तसेच मतदान प्रक्रीया पारदर्शकपणे पार पाडण्याची मागणी केली. ह्यावेळी पक्षप्रमुख मा.&hellip; <a href="https://t.co/aHm7KWdU0M">pic.twitter.com/aHm7KWdU0M</a>
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Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;MVA, MNS leaders meet Election Commissioner over voter list irregularities
A delegation of the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) and allied parties met Maharashtra State Election Commissioner S. Chokalingam at Mantralaya today, raising concerns over irregularities in the electoral rolls for local body elections and demanding transparency in the voting process.

महाविकास आघाडी आणि सहयोगी पक्षांच्या शिष्टमंडळाने आज महाराष्ट्र राज्य निवडणूक आयुक्त एस. चोकलिंगम ह्यांची मंत्रालय येथील कार्यालयात भेट घेतली. स्थानिक स्वराज्य संस्थांच्या निवडणूक याद्यांमधील घोळ तसेच मतदान प्रक्रीया पारदर्शकपणे पार पाडण्याची मागणी केली. ह्यावेळी पक्षप्रमुख मा.&hellip; pic.twitter.com/aHm7KWdU0M
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Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Opposition leaders meet poll officials ahead of Maharashtra local body elections 
The Opposition leaders' meeting with the senior poll official comes ahead of the local bodies election in Maharashtra, expected to be held later this year.&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Opposition leaders meet poll officials ahead of Maharashtra local body elections
The Opposition leaders' meeting with the senior poll official comes ahead of the local bodies election in Maharashtra, expected to be held later this year.&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;MVA-MNS delegation to address press conference later today 
The delegation is also expected to address a news conference later.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;MVA-MNS delegation to address press conference later today
The delegation is also expected to address a news conference later.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;Maharashtra Oppn leaders meet chief electoral officer to flag 'poll irregularities' 
The delegation, which also had leaders from the Congress and the Left parties, met CEO S Chockalingam at the Mantralaya.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;Maharashtra Oppn leaders meet chief electoral officer to flag 'poll irregularities'
The delegation, which also had leaders from the Congress and the Left parties, met CEO S Chockalingam at the Mantralaya.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Raj Thackeray questions halt in voter registration ahead of poll announcement 
"If elections haven't been announced yet, why has voter registration been stopped?" questions Raj Thackeray to the election officials.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Raj Thackeray questions halt in voter registration ahead of poll announcement
"If elections haven't been announced yet, why has voter registration been stopped?" questions Raj Thackeray to the election officials.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates | &lsquo;Maha confuse aghadi&rsquo;: Eknath Shinde takes a jibe at MVA over poll allegations 
Reacting to the allegations, Eknath Shinde said, &ldquo;The MVA only raises accusations when the BJP wins. This isn&rsquo;t the Maha Vikas Aghadi, it&rsquo;s the Maha Confuse Aghadi. They&rsquo;re questioning the Maharashtra government, the Election Commission, and even themselves. It seems like they don&rsquo;t know what they really want.&rdquo;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates | &lsquo;Maha confuse aghadi&rsquo;: Eknath Shinde takes a jibe at MVA over poll allegations
Reacting to the allegations, Eknath Shinde said, &ldquo;The MVA only raises accusations when the BJP wins. This isn&rsquo;t the Maha Vikas Aghadi, it&rsquo;s the Maha Confuse Aghadi. They&rsquo;re questioning the Maharashtra government, the Election Commission, and even themselves. It seems like they don&rsquo;t know what they really want.&rdquo;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp; Uddhav Thackeray, Raj Thackeray and Sharad Pawar to attend high-level meeting at Shivalaya
A high-level meeting is currently underway at Uddhav Thackeray&rsquo;s Shivalaya office, where several prominent leaders, including Raj Thackeray, Uddhav Thackeray, and Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) chief Sharad Pawar, are present.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp; Uddhav Thackeray, Raj Thackeray and Sharad Pawar to attend high-level meeting at Shivalaya
A high-level meeting is currently underway at Uddhav Thackeray&rsquo;s Shivalaya office, where several prominent leaders, including Raj Thackeray, Uddhav Thackeray, and Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) chief Sharad Pawar, are present.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: MVA, MNS clashes with Election Commission; top leaders gather at Uddhav's Shivalaya office
Tensions flared in Maharashtra&rsquo;s political circles on Tuesday as the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) and the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) locked horns with the Election Commission over alleged irregularities in the upcoming local self-government elections.&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: MVA, MNS clashes with Election Commission; top leaders gather at Uddhav's Shivalaya office
Tensions flared in Maharashtra&rsquo;s political circles on Tuesday as the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) and the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) locked horns with the Election Commission over alleged irregularities in the upcoming local self-government elections.&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Authorities urges public cooperation amid Thane-Ghodbunder road closure
The <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/maharashtra-traffic-to-be-hit-in-thanes-godhbunder-road-as-repair-work-to-begin-on-april-26-check-details-23526877?md-search-11+attacks-breakingnews" rel="nofollow">Kasarvadavali </a>Traffic authorities emphasised that public cooperation is essential to ensure smooth traffic management and prevent unnecessary congestion during the repair work. Commuters are also encouraged to stay updated on real-time traffic advisories and plan their journeys accordingly.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Authorities urges public cooperation amid Thane-Ghodbunder road closure
The Kasarvadavali Traffic authorities emphasised that public cooperation is essential to ensure smooth traffic management and prevent unnecessary congestion during the repair work. Commuters are also encouraged to stay updated on real-time traffic advisories and plan their journeys accordingly.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Commuters advised to use alternate routes amid Thane-Ghodbunder road closure
Motorists are urged to use alternate routes to avoid delays. Local traffic officials have deployed personnel to guide commuters and manage traffic flow in nearby areas.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Commuters advised to use alternate routes amid Thane-Ghodbunder road closure
Motorists are urged to use alternate routes to avoid delays. Local traffic officials have deployed personnel to guide commuters and manage traffic flow in nearby areas.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Kasarvadavali Traffic Branc issues traffic advisory
The affected stretch runs from the Indian Oil Petrol Pump to Nira Kendra. According to the <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/maharashtra-traffic-to-be-hit-in-thanes-godhbunder-road-as-repair-work-to-begin-on-april-26-check-details-23526877?md-search-11+attacks-breakingnews" rel="nofollow">Kasarvadavali Traffic Branch</a>, Thane City, vehicles will not be allowed through this section during the repair period. Authorities warn that travel along the usual route could take 2&ndash;3 hours due to the closure and potential congestion on surrounding roads.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Kasarvadavali Traffic Branc issues traffic advisory
The affected stretch runs from the Indian Oil Petrol Pump to Nira Kendra. According to the Kasarvadavali Traffic Branch, Thane City, vehicles will not be allowed through this section during the repair period. Authorities warn that travel along the usual route could take 2&ndash;3 hours due to the closure and potential congestion on surrounding roads.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Thane-Ghodbunder road closed for repair work
Commuters are advised to plan alternate routes as a section of the <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/thane-road-closures-and-diversions-announced-on-ghodbunder-road-due-to-ongoing-improvement-work-23598339" rel="nofollow">Thane-Ghodbunder</a> Road will remain closed for repair work starting midnight on October 11 until midnight on October 14.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Thane-Ghodbunder road closed for repair work
Commuters are advised to plan alternate routes as a section of the Thane-Ghodbunder Road will remain closed for repair work starting midnight on October 11 until midnight on October 14.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Commuters can now book six tickets at once through WhatsApp ticketing at Aqua Line Metro
"The service allows commuters to generate up to six QR tickets in one transaction, supports multiple payment options, and eliminates paper tickets, thereby promoting sustainable mobility. The UPI-based payments will have no additional fee, while minimal charges will be applicable for card transactions," it said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Commuters can now book six tickets at once through WhatsApp ticketing at Aqua Line Metro
"The service allows commuters to generate up to six QR tickets in one transaction, supports multiple payment options, and eliminates paper tickets, thereby promoting sustainable mobility. The UPI-based payments will have no additional fee, while minimal charges will be applicable for card transactions," it said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai Aqua Line launches WhatsApp based ticketing system
Meanwhile, the <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-metro-line-3-clocks-1-56-lakh-passengers-on-day-1-but-fails-to-make-a-dent-in-best-s-ridership-23598157" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation</a> (MMRC) has launched WhatsApp-based ticketing for commuters of Metro Line 3, also known as Aqua Line, between Cuffe Parade in south Mumbai and Aarey JVLR in the north-western part of the metropolis.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai Aqua Line launches WhatsApp based ticketing system
Meanwhile, the Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation (MMRC) has launched WhatsApp-based ticketing for commuters of Metro Line 3, also known as Aqua Line, between Cuffe Parade in south Mumbai and Aarey JVLR in the north-western part of the metropolis.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai Aqua Line made to ease congestion
The Mumbai Metro Aqua Line 3, often referred to as Mumbai&rsquo;s first fully underground metro route, connects key business districts, residential zones, and transit points, including <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-mmrc-rolls-out-whatsapp-ticketing-for-metro-line-3-boosting-digital-convenience-23598524" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Colaba</a>, Bandra, and SEEPZ. The corridor is designed to ease pressure on the city&rsquo;s overburdened road and rail networks, offering faster, more efficient, and eco-friendly connectivity across South and North Mumbai.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai Aqua Line made to ease congestion
The Mumbai Metro Aqua Line 3, often referred to as Mumbai&rsquo;s first fully underground metro route, connects key business districts, residential zones, and transit points, including Colaba, Bandra, and SEEPZ. The corridor is designed to ease pressure on the city&rsquo;s overburdened road and rail networks, offering faster, more efficient, and eco-friendly connectivity across South and North Mumbai.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Aqua Line's ridership observes consistent growth
According to data shared by the Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation (MMRC), the Aqua Line&rsquo;s average weekday ridership has seen consistent growth since its initial operations began earlier this year. The increasing commuter turnout indicates that the underground metro corridor is gradually becoming one of the city&rsquo;s preferred modes of transport, especially for office-goers and daily travellers seeking to avoid Mumbai&rsquo;s surface traffic congestion.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Aqua Line's ridership observes consistent growth
According to data shared by the Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation (MMRC), the Aqua Line&rsquo;s average weekday ridership has seen consistent growth since its initial operations began earlier this year. The increasing commuter turnout indicates that the underground metro corridor is gradually becoming one of the city&rsquo;s preferred modes of transport, especially for office-goers and daily travellers seeking to avoid Mumbai&rsquo;s surface traffic congestion.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai Metro Aqua Line 3 records 1.64 lakh ridership on October 13
The <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/fewer-passengers-for-buses-as-mumbai-metro-aqua-line-3-gains-popularity-23598289" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Mumbai Metro Aqua Line 3</a>, also known as the Colaba&ndash;Bandra&ndash;SEEPZ corridor, continues to witness a steady rise in daily passenger numbers. On October 13, the metro line recorded a total ridership of 1,64,877 commuters, reflecting growing public confidence and dependence on the newly launched route, according to MMRC.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai Metro Aqua Line 3 records 1.64 lakh ridership on October 13
The Mumbai Metro Aqua Line 3, also known as the Colaba&ndash;Bandra&ndash;SEEPZ corridor, continues to witness a steady rise in daily passenger numbers. On October 13, the metro line recorded a total ridership of 1,64,877 commuters, reflecting growing public confidence and dependence on the newly launched route, according to MMRC.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: No one injured in Coastal Road accident
No one was injured in the accident which took place on the north-bound section of the Coastal Road, an eight-lane expressway along Mumbai's western coastline, he said. According to the official, the red car crashed into the right wall of the Coastal Road tunnel towards <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-traffic-cop-loses-entire-salary-in-cyber-fraud-worth-rs-2-lakh-23598573" rel="nofollow">Worli</a>.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: No one injured in Coastal Road accident
No one was injured in the accident which took place on the north-bound section of the Coastal Road, an eight-lane expressway along Mumbai's western coastline, he said. According to the official, the red car crashed into the right wall of the Coastal Road tunnel towards Worli.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Red SUV slammed into wall at Coastal Road
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Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Red SUV slammed into wall at Coastal Road

A red SUV crashed into a wall inside the newly opened Coastal Road tunnel near Worli. The incident occurred at around 9 pm when the SUV, moving towards Worli, lost control and slammed into the right-side tunnel wall. Read More



Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Car crashes into tunnel wall on Mumbai's Coastal Road
&nbsp;A speeding car crashed into tunnel wall on the <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-speeding-car-crashes-at-mumbai-coastal-road-tunnel-traffic-movement-affected-23598547" rel="nofollow">Coastal Road</a> in Mumbai on Monday night, a police official said.&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Car crashes into tunnel wall on Mumbai's Coastal Road
&nbsp;A speeding car crashed into tunnel wall on the Coastal Road in Mumbai on Monday night, a police official said.&nbsp;

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