Mumbai News LIVE Updates: BJP, NCP may form alliance to gain control of Raigad Zilla Parishad, leaving Sena out 
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) are likely to come together to form the governing body in the Raigad Zilla Parishad, while the third Mahayuti ally Shiv Sena may sit in the opposition despite emerging as the single largest party in the recent elections. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: BJP, NCP may form alliance to gain control of Raigad Zilla Parishad, leaving Sena out
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) are likely to come together to form the governing body in the Raigad Zilla Parishad, while the third Mahayuti ally Shiv Sena may sit in the opposition despite emerging as the single largest party in the recent elections. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: India can be called developed only if all get equal opportunity to progress, says President Murmu 
President Droupadi Murmu, during her visit to Maharashtra on Wednesday, said India can be called developed in a true sense only if everyone gets an equal opportunity to progress and the benefits of development reach every home. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: India can be called developed only if all get equal opportunity to progress, says President Murmu
President Droupadi Murmu, during her visit to Maharashtra on Wednesday, said India can be called developed in a true sense only if everyone gets an equal opportunity to progress and the benefits of development reach every home. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Authorised hawkers in Mumbai to get QR code-based certificates, BMC Budget 2026
In a move aimed at regulating street vending, the Mumbai civic body announced a QR code-based certification system for authorised street vendors as part of the Budget 2026-27 tabled on Wednesday (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Authorised hawkers in Mumbai to get QR code-based certificates, BMC Budget 2026
In a move aimed at regulating street vending, the Mumbai civic body announced a QR code-based certification system for authorised street vendors as part of the Budget 2026-27 tabled on Wednesday (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Notification for Rajya Sabha election issued; March 5 last day for filing nomination
Notification for the election to seven Rajya Sabha seats from Maharashtra was issued on Wednesday with polling scheduled for March 16. The last day for filing nominations is March 5, said Returning Officer Vilas Athawale who issued the notification (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Notification for Rajya Sabha election issued; March 5 last day for filing nomination
Notification for the election to seven Rajya Sabha seats from Maharashtra was issued on Wednesday with polling scheduled for March 16. The last day for filing nominations is March 5, said Returning Officer Vilas Athawale who issued the notification (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: NCP SP leader Jayant Patil criticises state over jobs
Meanwhile, Nationalist Congress Party (NCP SP) leader Jayant Patil on Wednesday accused the Maharashtra government of failing to address critical issues affecting farmers, employment, and infrastructure, as per the PTI. Speaking in the Assembly, he said the government should focus on fundamental problems rather than creating an &ldquo;illusion of development.&rdquo;&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: NCP SP leader Jayant Patil criticises state over jobs
Meanwhile, Nationalist Congress Party (NCP SP) leader Jayant Patil on Wednesday accused the Maharashtra government of failing to address critical issues affecting farmers, employment, and infrastructure, as per the PTI. Speaking in the Assembly, he said the government should focus on fundamental problems rather than creating an &ldquo;illusion of development.&rdquo;&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Rs 9,650 crore for bridge department has been allocated under BMC Budget 2026
The Bridge Department has been allocated Rs 9,650 crore in the 2026-27 Budget estimates, compared with Rs 5,515.09 crore in the revised estimate for 2025-26. Mumbai has a road network of around 2,118 km maintained by the BMC. The civic body is currently concreting 700 km of roads in two phases. So far, 342 km have been completed.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Rs 9,650 crore for bridge department has been allocated under BMC Budget 2026
The Bridge Department has been allocated Rs 9,650 crore in the 2026-27 Budget estimates, compared with Rs 5,515.09 crore in the revised estimate for 2025-26. Mumbai has a road network of around 2,118 km maintained by the BMC. The civic body is currently concreting 700 km of roads in two phases. So far, 342 km have been completed.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Civic body doubles allocation for Mumbai Coastal Road north to Rs 4,700 crore
BMC has more than doubled its allocation for the Mumbai Coastal Road (North) project, proposing Rs 4,700 crore in the BMC Budget 2026 estimates compared with Rs 2,100 crore in the revised estimate for 2025-26. The Mumbai civic body said that it was focusing on expanding road infrastructure and improving east-west connectivity across Mumbai

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Civic body doubles allocation for Mumbai Coastal Road north to Rs 4,700 crore
BMC has more than doubled its allocation for the Mumbai Coastal Road (North) project, proposing Rs 4,700 crore in the BMC Budget 2026 estimates compared with Rs 2,100 crore in the revised estimate for 2025-26. The Mumbai civic body said that it was focusing on expanding road infrastructure and improving east-west connectivity across Mumbai

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Delhi-bound Air India flight AI 1851 delayed by over 45 minutes at Mumbai airport&nbsp;
A New Delhi-bound Air India flight stood on the runway at the Mumbai Airport, delayed from its scheduled departure time of 3:25 pm. According to sources, the Air India Mumbai to Delhi flight AI 1851 was on the runway at Mumbai airport for more than 45 minutes (ANI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Delhi-bound Air India flight AI 1851 delayed by over 45 minutes at Mumbai airport&nbsp;
A New Delhi-bound Air India flight stood on the runway at the Mumbai Airport, delayed from its scheduled departure time of 3:25 pm. According to sources, the Air India Mumbai to Delhi flight AI 1851 was on the runway at Mumbai airport for more than 45 minutes (ANI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: BMC proposes Rs 48,164 crore capital spend
The BMC has proposed a capital expenditure of Rs 48,164.28 crore for 2026&ndash;27, marking an increase of around 11.59 per cent compared with the previous financial year. The rise signals a renewed focus on infrastructure and special projects across Mumbai

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: BMC proposes Rs 48,164 crore capital spend
The BMC has proposed a capital expenditure of Rs 48,164.28 crore for 2026&ndash;27, marking an increase of around 11.59 per cent compared with the previous financial year. The rise signals a renewed focus on infrastructure and special projects across Mumbai

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: BMC capital expenditure plans increased
By the end of January 2026, actual capital expenditure reached Rs 22,425.16 crore. For 2026-27, the BMC has proposed a higher capital expenditure budget of Rs 48,164.28 crore, indicating continued focus on infrastructure and development projects across Mumbai

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: BMC capital expenditure plans increased
By the end of January 2026, actual capital expenditure reached Rs 22,425.16 crore. For 2026-27, the BMC has proposed a higher capital expenditure budget of Rs 48,164.28 crore, indicating continued focus on infrastructure and development projects across Mumbai

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Higher returns expected from online investment system
The civic body reported improved earnings after introducing an Online Investment System for its surplus funds. For the financial year 2026-27, an additional revenue of 12.62 per cent &mdash; amounting to Rs 288.34 crore &mdash; is expected due to better and more competitive investment rates. As of 31 January 2026, the BMC has already earned Rs 2,100.56 crore in income

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Higher returns expected from online investment system
The civic body reported improved earnings after introducing an Online Investment System for its surplus funds. For the financial year 2026-27, an additional revenue of 12.62 per cent &mdash; amounting to Rs 288.34 crore &mdash; is expected due to better and more competitive investment rates. As of 31 January 2026, the BMC has already earned Rs 2,100.56 crore in income

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Chlorine leak at Palghar industrial unit, no injuries reported
A chlorine gas leak was reported at an industrial unit in Maharashtra`s Palghar district on Wednesday, officials said. Nobody was injured in the incident at Shree Vinayak Camex in Tarapur MIDC, said Vivekanand Kadam, chief of the district Disaster Management Cell (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Chlorine leak at Palghar industrial unit, no injuries reported
A chlorine gas leak was reported at an industrial unit in Maharashtra`s Palghar district on Wednesday, officials said. Nobody was injured in the incident at Shree Vinayak Camex in Tarapur MIDC, said Vivekanand Kadam, chief of the district Disaster Management Cell (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Deaths of 41 tigers recorded in Maharashtra in 2025, says Forest Minister
A total of 41 tigers died in Maharashtra in 2025 with majority of them dying due to natural causes, a state minister told the assembly on Wednesday. The government is intensifying efforts to curb the deaths of tigers due to accidents, electrocution, and poaching, state Forest Minister Ganesh Naik said (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Deaths of 41 tigers recorded in Maharashtra in 2025, says Forest Minister
A total of 41 tigers died in Maharashtra in 2025 with majority of them dying due to natural causes, a state minister told the assembly on Wednesday. The government is intensifying efforts to curb the deaths of tigers due to accidents, electrocution, and poaching, state Forest Minister Ganesh Naik said (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Capex pegged at Rs 48,164 crore in BMC`s Rs 80,952 crore budget
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation has proposed a capital expenditure of Rs 48,164.28 crore for 2026-27, an increase of about 11.59 per cent over 2025-26, signalling a renewed push for infrastructure and special projects (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Capex pegged at Rs 48,164 crore in BMC`s Rs 80,952 crore budget
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation has proposed a capital expenditure of Rs 48,164.28 crore for 2026-27, an increase of about 11.59 per cent over 2025-26, signalling a renewed push for infrastructure and special projects (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: There should be reliance on official data from MPCB and CPCB, says Minister Munde
Environment and Climate Change Minister Pankaja Munde noted that there were anomalies in the Air Quality Index (AQI) data and emphasized that information from the Maharashtra Pollution Control Board (MPCB) and Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) should be used (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: There should be reliance on official data from MPCB and CPCB, says Minister Munde
Environment and Climate Change Minister Pankaja Munde noted that there were anomalies in the Air Quality Index (AQI) data and emphasized that information from the Maharashtra Pollution Control Board (MPCB) and Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) should be used (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: As Rameshwaram Cafe opens in Mumbai, here are 5 facts to know about the eatery
Rameshwaram Cafe is all set to open in Mumbai in a few days. As Mumbai foodies get ready to enjoy South Indian delicacies, here are some interesting facts to know about the eatery. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/lifestyle/food/photo/in-photos-as-rameshwaram-cafe-opens-in-mumbai-here-are-5-facts-to-know-about-the-eatery-109790/1" rel="nofollow">See Photos</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: As Rameshwaram Cafe opens in Mumbai, here are 5 facts to know about the eatery
Rameshwaram Cafe is all set to open in Mumbai in a few days. As Mumbai foodies get ready to enjoy South Indian delicacies, here are some interesting facts to know about the eatery. See Photos

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Seven must-try dishes at Rameshwaram Cafe in Mumbai
As Rameshwaram Cafe gets ready to open soon in Mumbai, mid-day got an exclusive preview of the menu, and there are many dishes that you can try but here are our favourites from the menu. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/lifestyle/food/photo/in-photos-7-must-try-dishes-and-complete-food-guide-for-rameshwaram-cafe-in-mumbai-109765/1" rel="nofollow">See Photos</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Seven must-try dishes at Rameshwaram Cafe in Mumbai
As Rameshwaram Cafe gets ready to open soon in Mumbai, mid-day got an exclusive preview of the menu, and there are many dishes that you can try but here are our favourites from the menu. See Photos

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai Fire Brigade budget doubles; new fire stations, drones and high-rise units in pipeline
Under Budget 2026-27, the civic body has made a total provision of Rs 230.90 crore Budget Estimates for Mumbai Fire Brigade, marking a rise from the revised estimates of 2025-26, Rs 111.68 crore. The budget makes room for &nbsp;acquisitions of new vehicles for the department, with LOA being issued for 5 high-rise fire fighting vehicles. The MFB has also issued tenders for 11 First Respond Fire Engines, procuring 4 support vehicles with high pressure water pumps and lighting arrangement.&nbsp;Under its Programme for Enhancement of Emergency Response (PEER), the department plans construction of new Fire Station near Mumbai Costal Road(South), with new stations also being set up at Juhu Tara Road Santacruz, Mahul Road Chembur, and Tilak Nagar. Notably, the MFB also plans to induct new firefighting technology such as CAFS(Compressed Air Force System) and Drones for High-rises where conventional techniques don`t work.&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai Fire Brigade budget doubles; new fire stations, drones and high-rise units in pipeline
Under Budget 2026-27, the civic body has made a total provision of Rs 230.90 crore Budget Estimates for Mumbai Fire Brigade, marking a rise from the revised estimates of 2025-26, Rs 111.68 crore. The budget makes room for &nbsp;acquisitions of new vehicles for the department, with LOA being issued for 5 high-rise fire fighting vehicles. The MFB has also issued tenders for 11 First Respond Fire Engines, procuring 4 support vehicles with high pressure water pumps and lighting arrangement.&nbsp;Under its Programme for Enhancement of Emergency Response (PEER), the department plans construction of new Fire Station near Mumbai Costal Road(South), with new stations also being set up at Juhu Tara Road Santacruz, Mahul Road Chembur, and Tilak Nagar. Notably, the MFB also plans to induct new firefighting technology such as CAFS(Compressed Air Force System) and Drones for High-rises where conventional techniques don`t work.&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Legislators raise concerns over pollution; Maharashtra Minister warns against misleading AQI reports
Maharashtra Environment Minister Pankaja Munde cautioned citizens against believing misleading information being circulated about air quality (AQI) levels, alleging that such claims were aimed at creating obstacles in development projects. She urged the public to rely only on official AQI data released through authenticated government platforms. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/maharashtra-budget-session-2026-mlcs-raise-pollution-concerns-minister-warns-against-misleading-aqi-reports-23618268" rel="nofollow">Read More</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Legislators raise concerns over pollution; Maharashtra Minister warns against misleading AQI reports
Maharashtra Environment Minister Pankaja Munde cautioned citizens against believing misleading information being circulated about air quality (AQI) levels, alleging that such claims were aimed at creating obstacles in development projects. She urged the public to rely only on official AQI data released through authenticated government platforms. Read More

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai GRP arrest 21-year-old for putting obscene posters in women&rsquo;s coach
Government Railway Police (GRP) on Wednesday detained a 21-year-old man for putting up obscene posters inside the women&rsquo;s coach of a Mumbai suburban local train, officials confirmed on Tuesday. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-grp-arrests-accused-for-putting-obscene-posters-in-womens-coach-in-local-train-23618263" rel="nofollow">Read More</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai GRP arrest 21-year-old for putting obscene posters in women&rsquo;s coach
Government Railway Police (GRP) on Wednesday detained a 21-year-old man for putting up obscene posters inside the women&rsquo;s coach of a Mumbai suburban local train, officials confirmed on Tuesday. Read More

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Thane fake call centre busted, five detained for duping US citizens
Thane Police have busted a fake call centre allegedly involved in duping foreign nationals, particularly US citizens, under the pretext of offering software services. The illegal operation was uncovered during a late-night raid in the Ambernath area of Thane district, reported news agency PTI. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-crime-news/article/fake-call-centre-duping-foreigners-busted-in-thane-five-detained-23618261" rel="nofollow">Read More</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Thane fake call centre busted, five detained for duping US citizens
Thane Police have busted a fake call centre allegedly involved in duping foreign nationals, particularly US citizens, under the pretext of offering software services. The illegal operation was uncovered during a late-night raid in the Ambernath area of Thane district, reported news agency PTI. Read More

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Four arrested in Borivali for allegedly extorting Rs 30 lakh; accused posed as Bishnoi gang members&nbsp;
Borivali Police, during the late hours of Tuesday, arrested four accused for allegedly demanding Rs 30 lakh in extortion from a jewellery shop owner by posing as members of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-crime-news/article/mumbai-four-arrested-in-borivali-for-allegedly-extorting-rs-30-lakh-accused-posed-as-bishnoi-gang-members-23618258" rel="nofollow">Read More</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Four arrested in Borivali for allegedly extorting Rs 30 lakh; accused posed as Bishnoi gang members&nbsp;
Borivali Police, during the late hours of Tuesday, arrested four accused for allegedly demanding Rs 30 lakh in extortion from a jewellery shop owner by posing as members of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang. Read More

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: BMC also introduced student welfare schemes
Free Scholastic Materials (Rs 150.57 crore): Procurement for the next two academic years is underway.
Free BEST Bus Service (Rs 8.70 crore): Over 9,600 students have already benefited from free travel using &lsquo;Chalo Cards&rsquo;.
Grants to Private Aided Schools: Rs 450 crore has been allocated for salaries and Rs 240 crore for pensions.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: BMC also introduced student welfare schemes
Free Scholastic Materials (Rs 150.57 crore): Procurement for the next two academic years is underway.
Free BEST Bus Service (Rs 8.70 crore): Over 9,600 students have already benefited from free travel using &lsquo;Chalo Cards&rsquo;.
Grants to Private Aided Schools: Rs 450 crore has been allocated for salaries and Rs 240 crore for pensions.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Infrastructure and safety measures for schools
The BMC has earmarked Rs 340 crore for school infrastructure, including repairs, upgrades, and reconstruction. Out of 72 ongoing works, 57 are expected to be completed by March 2026. To enhance student safety, Rs 42 crore has been allocated for CCTV installation across school premises.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Infrastructure and safety measures for schools
The BMC has earmarked Rs 340 crore for school infrastructure, including repairs, upgrades, and reconstruction. Out of 72 ongoing works, 57 are expected to be completed by March 2026. To enhance student safety, Rs 42 crore has been allocated for CCTV installation across school premises.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: To promote artistic development, the BMC has allocated funds for music education
Musical Instruments (Rs 1 crore primary, Rs 35 lakh secondary): Instruments such as harmonium, tabla, keyboard, and sound systems will be procured.
Music Teachers Camp: A one-day field camp will be organised for music educators.
Additionally, Road Safety Patrol (RSP) programmes involving 9,480 students and disaster management training for Classes 6&ndash;10 will continue, with a combined allocation of Rs 17 lakh.
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Mumbai News LIVE Updates: To promote artistic development, the BMC has allocated funds for music education
Musical Instruments (Rs 1 crore primary, Rs 35 lakh secondary): Instruments such as harmonium, tabla, keyboard, and sound systems will be procured.
Music Teachers Camp: A one-day field camp will be organised for music educators.
Additionally, Road Safety Patrol (RSP) programmes involving 9,480 students and disaster management training for Classes 6&ndash;10 will continue, with a combined allocation of Rs 17 lakh.
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Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Digital push in classrooms
The civic body has proposed several digital initiatives:
Expansion of astronomical laboratories to 40 more schools (Rs 3 crore), distribution of 19,317 tablets to Class 9 students (Rs 21.83 crore combined allocation), introduction of gamified learning applications, continued rollout of digital classrooms across 7,953 classrooms in 1,203 schools (Rs 24.46 crore combined allocation), the &lsquo;Jaadui Pitara&rsquo; (knowledge box) initiative for primary classes will also be expanded with a Rs 2 crore provision.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Digital push in classrooms
The civic body has proposed several digital initiatives:
Expansion of astronomical laboratories to 40 more schools (Rs 3 crore), distribution of 19,317 tablets to Class 9 students (Rs 21.83 crore combined allocation), introduction of gamified learning applications, continued rollout of digital classrooms across 7,953 classrooms in 1,203 schools (Rs 24.46 crore combined allocation), the &lsquo;Jaadui Pitara&rsquo; (knowledge box) initiative for primary classes will also be expanded with a Rs 2 crore provision.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Budget Provision for teacher training in BMC education budget 2026-27
BMC has allocated Rs 2.40 crore specifically for training teachers in primary schools. The training programs, scheduled for 2026-27, will equip teachers with in-depth knowledge of the changing curriculum, textbooks, and innovative teaching and learning methods introduced under NEP 2020. Authorities emphasize that this initiative will ensure BMC schools adopt modern pedagogical practices and improve the overall quality of education.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Budget Provision for teacher training in BMC education budget 2026-27
BMC has allocated Rs 2.40 crore specifically for training teachers in primary schools. The training programs, scheduled for 2026-27, will equip teachers with in-depth knowledge of the changing curriculum, textbooks, and innovative teaching and learning methods introduced under NEP 2020. Authorities emphasize that this initiative will ensure BMC schools adopt modern pedagogical practices and improve the overall quality of education.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: BMC allocates Rs 1.35 crore for musical instruments for schools
To foster cultural and artistic growth, BMC will provide musical instruments like tabla, harmonium, keyboard, and microphones for teaching, events, and competitions. In total, the BMC has allocated a total of Rs 1.35 crore for all the BMC schools in Mumbai.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: BMC allocates Rs 1.35 crore for musical instruments for schools
To foster cultural and artistic growth, BMC will provide musical instruments like tabla, harmonium, keyboard, and microphones for teaching, events, and competitions. In total, the BMC has allocated a total of Rs 1.35 crore for all the BMC schools in Mumbai.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: BMC education budget | State government to cover 100 per cent salaries of BMC secondary school staff
BMC will receive full reimbursement for the salaries of staff in 49 aided secondary schools as per state norms. Proposed budget for 2026-27: Rs 246.08 crore. Pending dues from the state stand at Rs 1,586.08 crore.
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Mumbai News LIVE Updates: BMC education budget | State government to cover 100 per cent salaries of BMC secondary school staff
BMC will receive full reimbursement for the salaries of staff in 49 aided secondary schools as per state norms. Proposed budget for 2026-27: Rs 246.08 crore. Pending dues from the state stand at Rs 1,586.08 crore.
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Mumbai News LIVE Updates: BMC announces financial aid for meritorious 10 students in Education budget
BMC launches a scheme providing Rs 25,000 or tuition fees to the top 25 students scoring 90&#37+ in Std. 10 exams from schools affiliated with CBSE, ICSE, IB, or Cambridge boards. Budget provision: Rs 19 lakh for 2026-27.
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Mumbai News LIVE Updates: BMC announces financial aid for meritorious 10 students in Education budget
BMC launches a scheme providing Rs 25,000 or tuition fees to the top 25 students scoring 90&#37+ in Std. 10 exams from schools affiliated with CBSE, ICSE, IB, or Cambridge boards. Budget provision: Rs 19 lakh for 2026-27.
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Mumbai News LIVE Updates: BMC to upgrade school libraries with Rs 5 crore initiative
To foster a reading and self-study culture among BMC school students and improve their language and knowledge skills, the civic body has planned a library up-gradation initiative with a budget provision of Rs 5 crore for primary schools. Under this plan, educational books and supplementary materials for competitive exams will be supplied to school libraries, and essential physical facilities will be improved. Officials said the move is aimed at encouraging students to develop a habit of independent learning.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: BMC to upgrade school libraries with Rs 5 crore initiative
To foster a reading and self-study culture among BMC school students and improve their language and knowledge skills, the civic body has planned a library up-gradation initiative with a budget provision of Rs 5 crore for primary schools. Under this plan, educational books and supplementary materials for competitive exams will be supplied to school libraries, and essential physical facilities will be improved. Officials said the move is aimed at encouraging students to develop a habit of independent learning.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: BMC presents Rs 4,248 Crore Education Budget for FY 2026-27
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) on Tuesday presented its education budget for the financial year 2026-27, allocating Rs 4,248 crore to strengthen and expand educational facilities across the city. The budget aims to improve school infrastructure, enhance digital learning, and support teacher training programs. Follow for LIVE Updates.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: BMC presents Rs 4,248 Crore Education Budget for FY 2026-27
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) on Tuesday presented its education budget for the financial year 2026-27, allocating Rs 4,248 crore to strengthen and expand educational facilities across the city. The budget aims to improve school infrastructure, enhance digital learning, and support teacher training programs. Follow for LIVE Updates.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates | BMC Budget 2026: BJP Mayor Riti Tawde`s first budget
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Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Clear skies, smog layer raises pollution concerns
Mumbai witnessed moderate temperatures and bright sunshine on Wednesday, providing temporary relief from the recent spell of cooler weather. The city recorded typical late-winter conditions, with clear skies and comfortable mornings. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-weather-updates-clear-skies-smog-layer-raises-pollution-concerns-23618244" rel="nofollow">Read More</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Clear skies, smog layer raises pollution concerns
Mumbai witnessed moderate temperatures and bright sunshine on Wednesday, providing temporary relief from the recent spell of cooler weather. The city recorded typical late-winter conditions, with clear skies and comfortable mornings. Read More

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Maharashtra BJP holds core meet to plan Rajya Sabha elections strategy
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Tuesday convened a meeting of its core committee to draw up its strategy for the next month`s Rajya Sabha elections for seven seats in Maharashtra, reported news agency PTI. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/amp/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/maharashtra-bjp-holds-core-committee-meet-on-rajya-sabha-elections-23618247" rel="nofollow">Read More</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Maharashtra BJP holds core meet to plan Rajya Sabha elections strategy
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Tuesday convened a meeting of its core committee to draw up its strategy for the next month`s Rajya Sabha elections for seven seats in Maharashtra, reported news agency PTI. Read More

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Panvel-Karjat corridor gets 2.6 km tunnel to cut Mumbai commute time
Mumbai&rsquo;s suburban railway network is set to get its longest tunnel, the 2.639-km Wavarle Tunnel (Tunnel-2), being built on the Panvel-Karjat corridor under the Mumbai Urban Transport Project Phase 3. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/panvel-karjat-corridor-gets-2-6-km-tunnel-to-cut-mumbai-commute-time-23618179">Read more.</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Panvel-Karjat corridor gets 2.6 km tunnel to cut Mumbai commute time
Mumbai&rsquo;s suburban railway network is set to get its longest tunnel, the 2.639-km Wavarle Tunnel (Tunnel-2), being built on the Panvel-Karjat corridor under the Mumbai Urban Transport Project Phase 3. Read more.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Bhayandar man tricked in Singapore job scam, loses Rs 3.6 lakh
A 30-year-old Bhayandar resident, Brinson Sequeira, was deported from Singapore after authorities found his job offer and visa were fake. Two women have been booked for allegedly cheating him of Rs 3.60 lakh. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-crime-news/article/bhayandar-man-tricked-in-singapore-job-scam-loses-rs-36-lakh-23618184">Read more.</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Bhayandar man tricked in Singapore job scam, loses Rs 3.6 lakh
A 30-year-old Bhayandar resident, Brinson Sequeira, was deported from Singapore after authorities found his job offer and visa were fake. Two women have been booked for allegedly cheating him of Rs 3.60 lakh. Read more.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai: Injured SSC student writes exam hours after accident in Mulund
Just hours after a late-night two-wheeler accident left him with six stitches on his head and bruised arms, Std X student Mohammed Umar Ansari from St. Pius School in Mulund walked into his SSC Marathi exam hall on Monday morning, determined not to lose an academic year.<a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-injured-ssc-student-writes-exam-hours-after-accident-in-mulund-23618177"> Read more.</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai: Injured SSC student writes exam hours after accident in Mulund
Just hours after a late-night two-wheeler accident left him with six stitches on his head and bruised arms, Std X student Mohammed Umar Ansari from St. Pius School in Mulund walked into his SSC Marathi exam hall on Monday morning, determined not to lose an academic year. Read more.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Fire at garbage dumping ground in Thane; no casualty
A massive fire broke out at a garbage dumping ground in Maharashtra`s Thane city in the early hours of Wednesday, civic officials said. No one was injured in the blaze, which erupted at the dumping ground of the civic body`s Tree Authority Department located opposite a sewage treatment centre at Kanhaiyya Nagar in the Kopri area, Thane Municipal Corporation`s disaster management cell chief Yasin Tadvi said. Thick smoke and a foul smell engulfed the surrounding area, causing inconvenience to residents.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Fire at garbage dumping ground in Thane; no casualty
A massive fire broke out at a garbage dumping ground in Maharashtra`s Thane city in the early hours of Wednesday, civic officials said. No one was injured in the blaze, which erupted at the dumping ground of the civic body`s Tree Authority Department located opposite a sewage treatment centre at Kanhaiyya Nagar in the Kopri area, Thane Municipal Corporation`s disaster management cell chief Yasin Tadvi said. Thick smoke and a foul smell engulfed the surrounding area, causing inconvenience to residents.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai: 12-year-old quits school to save ailing mother, seeks help for Rs 2.6 lakh surgery
While most 12-year-olds worry about homework and the outcome of cricket matches, Parwez Ali&rsquo;s days are spent outside hospital wards, pleading with strangers to help save his mother. Originally from Faizabad, Uttar Pradesh, the boy brought his ailing mother to Mumbai after his father and other relatives allegedly began neglecting her. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-12-year-old-quits-school-to-save-ailing-mother-seeks-help-for-rs-2-6-lakh-surgery-23618182">Read more.</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai: 12-year-old quits school to save ailing mother, seeks help for Rs 2.6 lakh surgery
While most 12-year-olds worry about homework and the outcome of cricket matches, Parwez Ali&rsquo;s days are spent outside hospital wards, pleading with strangers to help save his mother. Originally from Faizabad, Uttar Pradesh, the boy brought his ailing mother to Mumbai after his father and other relatives allegedly began neglecting her. Read more.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Bajaj Auto MD warns of EV policy failure; Aaditya slams Maharashtra govt
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray on Tuesday latched onto Bajaj Auto MD and CEO Rajiv Bajaj`s critical comments about the Maharashtra government`s electric vehicle (EV) policy, and blamed the BJP government for its "collapse". Bajaj, in an interview to news channel CNBC-TV18, warned of a possible "failure" of the EV policy of the state government. Thackeray, a former Maharashtra minister, said in a post on X that the BJP-led government allowed a once "active and dynamic" EV policy to collapse. "The EV policy 2021 (brought in by the Maha Vikas Aghadi government) was active and dynamic giving a boost to the entire sector. Businesses, customers, everyone in the EV business considered our policy to be the best in India," Thackeray wrote.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Bajaj Auto MD warns of EV policy failure; Aaditya slams Maharashtra govt
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray on Tuesday latched onto Bajaj Auto MD and CEO Rajiv Bajaj`s critical comments about the Maharashtra government`s electric vehicle (EV) policy, and blamed the BJP government for its "collapse". Bajaj, in an interview to news channel CNBC-TV18, warned of a possible "failure" of the EV policy of the state government. Thackeray, a former Maharashtra minister, said in a post on X that the BJP-led government allowed a once "active and dynamic" EV policy to collapse. "The EV policy 2021 (brought in by the Maha Vikas Aghadi government) was active and dynamic giving a boost to the entire sector. Businesses, customers, everyone in the EV business considered our policy to be the best in India," Thackeray wrote.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: BJP holds core committee meet on Rajya Sabha elections
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Tuesday convened a meeting of its core committee to draw up its strategy for the next month`s Rajya Sabha elections for seven seats in Maharashtra. The meeting was held at `Varsha`, the official residence of Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, party sources said. The BJP has decided to field four candidates for the biennial elections to the Upper House of Parliament, the sources said. Union Minister Ramdas Athawale, an ally, is also expected to be in the fray with the BJP`s support, while the party is working on how to ensure the victory of its sixth candidate, said a leader.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: BJP holds core committee meet on Rajya Sabha elections
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Tuesday convened a meeting of its core committee to draw up its strategy for the next month`s Rajya Sabha elections for seven seats in Maharashtra. The meeting was held at `Varsha`, the official residence of Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, party sources said. The BJP has decided to field four candidates for the biennial elections to the Upper House of Parliament, the sources said. Union Minister Ramdas Athawale, an ally, is also expected to be in the fray with the BJP`s support, while the party is working on how to ensure the victory of its sixth candidate, said a leader.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: BMC budget 2026 to presented today; here`s all you need to know
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) will present its budget estimates for the financial year 2026-27 on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, officials said on Tuesday. This is for the first time in four years, the BMC will present its annual budget in the presence of sitting corporators, elected after the recently held long-awaited civic polls. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/bmc-budget-2026-bmc-to-present-its-2026-27-budget-on-february-25-heres-all-you-need-to-know-23618130">Read more.</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: BMC budget 2026 to presented today; here`s all you need to know
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) will present its budget estimates for the financial year 2026-27 on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, officials said on Tuesday. This is for the first time in four years, the BMC will present its annual budget in the presence of sitting corporators, elected after the recently held long-awaited civic polls. Read more.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) on Wednesday unveiled a QR code-based certification system for authorised hawkers as part of the BMC Budget 2026. We are now closing the LIVE Blog

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