Mumbai News LIVE Updates: DRI Mumbai busts drug syndicates, seizes narcotics worth Rs 17.55 crore
In a major crackdown on narcotics trafficking, the <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-crime-news/article/gold-dust-worth-rs-7-4-crore-seized-at-mumbai-airport-by-dri-two-held-23605206" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI), </a>Mumbai Zonal Unit, carried out a series of high-impact operations over the past three days, leading to the seizure of drugs worth Rs 17.55 crore and the arrest of 10 people across Maharashtra and Goa. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-crime-news/article/dri-mumbai-seizes-drugs-worth-rs-17-55-crore-across-maharashtra-goa-10-arrested-23611864" rel="nofollow">Read More</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: DRI Mumbai busts drug syndicates, seizes narcotics worth Rs 17.55 crore
In a major crackdown on narcotics trafficking, the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI), Mumbai Zonal Unit, carried out a series of high-impact operations over the past three days, leading to the seizure of drugs worth Rs 17.55 crore and the arrest of 10 people across Maharashtra and Goa. Read More

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: No advance payments under `Ladki Bahin Yojana`
Maharashtra Chief Minister <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/news/india-news/article/maharashtra-local-body-elections-high-voltage-finale-marks-end-of-poll-campaigns-as-top-leaders-reach-out-to-citizens-in-pune-and-pimpri-chinchwad-23611859" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Devendra Fadnavis</a> on Tuesday said that the government will not release the January instalment under the Ladki Bahin Yojana in advance for eligible women, following a directive from the State Election Commission (SEC), reported the PTI. Previously, the government had a practice of providing advance instalments during major festivals to women beneficiaries. However, the monthly stipend of Rs 1,500 will now be credited only after January 16, the day votes from 29 municipal corporation elections are counted. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/bmc-election-2026-no-advance-payments-under-ladki-bahin-yojana-says-cm-devendra-fadnavis-after-sec-directive-23611866" rel="nofollow">Read More</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: No advance payments under `Ladki Bahin Yojana`
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday said that the government will not release the January instalment under the Ladki Bahin Yojana in advance for eligible women, following a directive from the State Election Commission (SEC), reported the PTI. Previously, the government had a practice of providing advance instalments during major festivals to women beneficiaries. However, the monthly stipend of Rs 1,500 will now be credited only after January 16, the day votes from 29 municipal corporation elections are counted. Read More

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: &nbsp;Polls in 12 zilla parishads and 125 panchayat samitis on Feb 5
Elections to 12 Zilla Parishads and 125 Panchayat Samitis in <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/news/india-news/article/maharashtra-local-body-elections-bjp-expels-22-members-for-anti-party-activities-in-nanded-ahead-of-civic-polls-in-district-23611863" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Maharashtra</a> will be held on February 5, 2026, with the counting of votes scheduled for February 7, a senior official said on Tuesday. The election programme was announced a day after the Supreme Court extended the deadline for completing Maharashtra local body elections by two weeks beyond the earlier January 31 timeline.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: &nbsp;Polls in 12 zilla parishads and 125 panchayat samitis on Feb 5
Elections to 12 Zilla Parishads and 125 Panchayat Samitis in Maharashtra will be held on February 5, 2026, with the counting of votes scheduled for February 7, a senior official said on Tuesday. The election programme was announced a day after the Supreme Court extended the deadline for completing Maharashtra local body elections by two weeks beyond the earlier January 31 timeline.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Sharp manja injures biker in Borival
A biker suffered a deep cut to his neck and was left seriously injured in Borivali area of <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/bmc-election-2026-over-28000-to-be-on-streets-senior-police-officials-will-monitor-security-in-city-says-mumbai-police-23611845" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Mumbai</a> by a sharp kite string, commonly known as manja. The incident has raised concerns ahead of the kite flying festival, Makar Sankranti 2026. Prince Keshari, a resident of Gorai Village, suffered a deep cut to his neck while travelling on a two-wheeler on Wednesday morning at around 10 am. The incident took place on the stretch between Suvidha and Gorai Bridge Road in Borivali.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Sharp manja injures biker in Borival
A biker suffered a deep cut to his neck and was left seriously injured in Borivali area of Mumbai by a sharp kite string, commonly known as manja. The incident has raised concerns ahead of the kite flying festival, Makar Sankranti 2026. Prince Keshari, a resident of Gorai Village, suffered a deep cut to his neck while travelling on a two-wheeler on Wednesday morning at around 10 am. The incident took place on the stretch between Suvidha and Gorai Bridge Road in Borivali.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Eknath Shinde says, `People of Mumbai have decided to make Mahayuti win polls
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/bmc-election-2025-mahayuti-will-form-govt-in-mumbai-civic-body-mayor-will-be-ours-says-shiv-sena-chief-eknath-shinde-23611850" rel="nofollow">Eknath Shinde</a> on Tuesday said that people of Mumbai have decided to ensure the victory of the Shiv Sena-BJP Mahayuti candidates in the local civic elections. While speaking to the media on Tuesday during an election campaign, Deputy Chief Minister Shinde said that there has been an overwhelming response from the public.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Eknath Shinde says, `People of Mumbai have decided to make Mahayuti win polls
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Tuesday said that people of Mumbai have decided to ensure the victory of the Shiv Sena-BJP Mahayuti candidates in the local civic elections. While speaking to the media on Tuesday during an election campaign, Deputy Chief Minister Shinde said that there has been an overwhelming response from the public.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Sanjay Gandhi National Park (SGNP) welcomes the birth of three lion cubs
SGNP is delighted to announce the birth of three&nbsp;healthy lion cubs on the night of January 11. The cubs were born to Lioness Bharati and Lion Manas, who were brought to SGNP from Sakkarbaug Zoo, Junagadh, Gujarat, as part of the exchange program under the Central Zoo Authority, New Delhi. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-sanjay-gandhi-national-park-sgnp-welcomes-the-birth-of-three-lion-cubs-23611856" rel="nofollow">Read More</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Sanjay Gandhi National Park (SGNP) welcomes the birth of three lion cubs
SGNP is delighted to announce the birth of three&nbsp;healthy lion cubs on the night of January 11. The cubs were born to Lioness Bharati and Lion Manas, who were brought to SGNP from Sakkarbaug Zoo, Junagadh, Gujarat, as part of the exchange program under the Central Zoo Authority, New Delhi. Read More

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: `Hindi introduced as compulsory subject when Uddhav was CM`
"Dada (Pawar) is in the Opposition here, but at the state level, he is with us," he affirmed. Fadnavis declined to comment on speculation regarding possible merger of rival NCP factions, saying it would be inappropriate to do so as actual amalgamation has not taken place yet. "In two civic bodies (Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad), both NCP factions are contesting in an alliance, but in 27 other civic bodies, they are fighting each other. Why discuss this (merger issue) at length?" he asked. Responding to a question on Pawar`s frequent visits to the national capital, Fadnavis remarked, "I am fine with Pawar going to Delhi frequently as long as he meets my seniors. If need be, I will even arrange an aircraft." Reacting to allegations by MNS president Raj Thackeray that the Chief Minister was working in Gujarat`s interests, Fadnavis said he had earlier exposed how Hindi was introduced as a compulsory subject in schools when Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Uddhav Thackeray was CM (2019-2022).

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: `Hindi introduced as compulsory subject when Uddhav was CM`
"Dada (Pawar) is in the Opposition here, but at the state level, he is with us," he affirmed. Fadnavis declined to comment on speculation regarding possible merger of rival NCP factions, saying it would be inappropriate to do so as actual amalgamation has not taken place yet. "In two civic bodies (Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad), both NCP factions are contesting in an alliance, but in 27 other civic bodies, they are fighting each other. Why discuss this (merger issue) at length?" he asked. Responding to a question on Pawar`s frequent visits to the national capital, Fadnavis remarked, "I am fine with Pawar going to Delhi frequently as long as he meets my seniors. If need be, I will even arrange an aircraft." Reacting to allegations by MNS president Raj Thackeray that the Chief Minister was working in Gujarat`s interests, Fadnavis said he had earlier exposed how Hindi was introduced as a compulsory subject in schools when Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Uddhav Thackeray was CM (2019-2022).

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Always been BJP`s approach to work with opposition, says Fadnavis&nbsp;
Asked about Pawar`s statement that he would complain against the CM to senior leadership, Fadnavis quipped, "Whose senior leadership? If it is my leadership, I have no complaints." Asked whether the BJP would take the NCP along if it came to power in Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad civic bodies, Fadnavis said it has always been the BJP`s approach to work with the opposition.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Always been BJP`s approach to work with opposition, says Fadnavis&nbsp;
Asked about Pawar`s statement that he would complain against the CM to senior leadership, Fadnavis quipped, "Whose senior leadership? If it is my leadership, I have no complaints." Asked whether the BJP would take the NCP along if it came to power in Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad civic bodies, Fadnavis said it has always been the BJP`s approach to work with the opposition.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Fadnavis asks why NCP chief Ajit Pawar broke pact on mutual restraint
After the BJP and NCP failed to forge an alliance for polls to Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporations, it was decided that leaders from both parties would not criticise each other, he pointed out. "I followed that restraint, but Dada (as Ajit Pawar is popularly known in political circles) did not. Why he did not follow it, I have no idea," the BJP leader stated.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Fadnavis asks why NCP chief Ajit Pawar broke pact on mutual restraint
After the BJP and NCP failed to forge an alliance for polls to Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporations, it was decided that leaders from both parties would not criticise each other, he pointed out. "I followed that restraint, but Dada (as Ajit Pawar is popularly known in political circles) did not. Why he did not follow it, I have no idea," the BJP leader stated.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Fadnavis questions NCP chief Pawar&rsquo;s restraint, says he avoided criticising party during Pune, Pimpri-Chinchwad campaigning
Fadnavis reiterated he had consciously refrained from criticising the NCP, the BJP`s rival in Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad during canvassing, but questioned why its chief Pawar did not show similar restraint. Asked about NCP chief Pawar`s sharp criticism of the BJP leadership in Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad, the CM noted it had been mutually decided by both sides not to attack each other as the two parties continue to remain allies at the state-level.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Fadnavis questions NCP chief Pawar&rsquo;s restraint, says he avoided criticising party during Pune, Pimpri-Chinchwad campaigning
Fadnavis reiterated he had consciously refrained from criticising the NCP, the BJP`s rival in Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad during canvassing, but questioned why its chief Pawar did not show similar restraint. Asked about NCP chief Pawar`s sharp criticism of the BJP leadership in Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad, the CM noted it had been mutually decided by both sides not to attack each other as the two parties continue to remain allies at the state-level.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: `All major cities of state, people have made up their minds to elect BJP`
Speaking to reporters in Pune after addressing a rally in Shivajinagar ahead of the January 15 polls to 29 municipal corporations, including Mumbai, he said people have made up their minds to elect the BJP-led Mahayuti alliance. "Be it Mumbai, Pune, Pimpri-Chinchwad, Nashik or Nagpur, in all major cities of the state, people have made up their minds to elect the BJP.&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: `All major cities of state, people have made up their minds to elect BJP`
Speaking to reporters in Pune after addressing a rally in Shivajinagar ahead of the January 15 polls to 29 municipal corporations, including Mumbai, he said people have made up their minds to elect the BJP-led Mahayuti alliance. "Be it Mumbai, Pune, Pimpri-Chinchwad, Nashik or Nagpur, in all major cities of the state, people have made up their minds to elect the BJP.&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Fadnavis hopeful of robust show by BJP-led Mahayuti in civic polls; mum on NCP merger talks As campaigning for polls to 29 municipal corporations in Maharashtra ended on Tuesday, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said people across the state, including Mumbai, have resolved to vote for the BJP-led Mahayuti and bring the alliance to power in these civic bodies. Fadnavis once again expressed his displeasure over Deputy Chief Minister and Nationalist Congress Party leader Ajit Pawar criticising the BJP in Pune during the campaigning for civic polls and declined to comment on speculation regarding merger of rival NCP factions. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Fadnavis hopeful of robust show by BJP-led Mahayuti in civic polls; mum on NCP merger talksAs campaigning for polls to 29 municipal corporations in Maharashtra ended on Tuesday, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said people across the state, including Mumbai, have resolved to vote for the BJP-led Mahayuti and bring the alliance to power in these civic bodies. Fadnavis once again expressed his displeasure over Deputy Chief Minister and Nationalist Congress Party leader Ajit Pawar criticising the BJP in Pune during the campaigning for civic polls and declined to comment on speculation regarding merger of rival NCP factions. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Raut warns BJP, Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena&nbsp;
Raut`s warning comes against the backdrop of high-decibel campaigning for the elections to 29 civic bodies, marked by sharp exchanges between the BJP and Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena on one side, and the Sena (UBT)-MNS combine in the Mumbai metropolitan region. The Opposition had raised the issue of bogus and dual voters aggressively with the State Election Commission and called for correcting the alleged discrepancies in the electoral rolls.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Raut warns BJP, Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena&nbsp;
Raut`s warning comes against the backdrop of high-decibel campaigning for the elections to 29 civic bodies, marked by sharp exchanges between the BJP and Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena on one side, and the Sena (UBT)-MNS combine in the Mumbai metropolitan region. The Opposition had raised the issue of bogus and dual voters aggressively with the State Election Commission and called for correcting the alleged discrepancies in the electoral rolls.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Raut defends action against &lsquo;bogus voters&rsquo;, questions law and order angle
When asked about the potential legal consequences of physically assaulting individuals by dubbing them dual voters, Raut argued that thrashing those who do not fit in the law does not amount to creating a law and order situation. "Does bogus voting fit in the definition of law and order?" Raut asked.&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Raut defends action against &lsquo;bogus voters&rsquo;, questions law and order angle
When asked about the potential legal consequences of physically assaulting individuals by dubbing them dual voters, Raut argued that thrashing those who do not fit in the law does not amount to creating a law and order situation. "Does bogus voting fit in the definition of law and order?" Raut asked.&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: MNS, Shiv Sena (UBT) form joint squad to check dual voters
The MNS and Uddhav Thackeray-led Sena (UBT) have allied to safeguard the Mumbai citadel amid the expanding footprints of the BJP and Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena. "We (Shiv Sena-UBT and MNS) have formed a squad, which will be in action from 7 AM (on Jan 15). Once the squad gets informed about dual voter region-wise, the joint team will handle such voters appropriately," the Shiv Sena (UBT) leader told reporters here.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: MNS, Shiv Sena (UBT) form joint squad to check dual voters
The MNS and Uddhav Thackeray-led Sena (UBT) have allied to safeguard the Mumbai citadel amid the expanding footprints of the BJP and Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena. "We (Shiv Sena-UBT and MNS) have formed a squad, which will be in action from 7 AM (on Jan 15). Once the squad gets informed about dual voter region-wise, the joint team will handle such voters appropriately," the Shiv Sena (UBT) leader told reporters here.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Shiv Sena (UBT)-MNS combine forms `hit` squads to target dual voters on polling day Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut on Tuesday sparked alarm over potential violence as he announced a joint squad of workers from the Uddhav Thackeray-led party and MNS tasked with "thrashing" dual and bogus voters on the polling day for civic polls on January 15. Raut`s threat followed up the public appeal made by MNS president Raj Thackeray while campaigning for elections to Mumbai and other civic bodies. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Shiv Sena (UBT)-MNS combine forms `hit` squads to target dual voters on polling dayShiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut on Tuesday sparked alarm over potential violence as he announced a joint squad of workers from the Uddhav Thackeray-led party and MNS tasked with "thrashing" dual and bogus voters on the polling day for civic polls on January 15. Raut`s threat followed up the public appeal made by MNS president Raj Thackeray while campaigning for elections to Mumbai and other civic bodies. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai Police issue traffic diversions in Worli, Dadar ahead of polls, check details here Ahead of the BMC Election 2026, Mumbai Police on Tuesday issued temporary traffic diversions in parts of Dadar (West) and Worli area.In a traffic notification, the police said that a Election Office and Strong Room have been set up at Dr Antonia D&rsquo;Silva High School on Rao Bahadur SK Bole Marg, Dadar West. The distribution of polling station materials will take place at the school between January 13 and January 15, 2026. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/bmc-election-2026-mumbai-police-issue-traffic-diversions-in-worli-and-dadar-ahead-of-civic-polls-check-details-here-23611843" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Full story here</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai Police issue traffic diversions in Worli, Dadar ahead of polls, check details hereAhead of the BMC Election 2026, Mumbai Police on Tuesday issued temporary traffic diversions in parts of Dadar (West) and Worli area.In a traffic notification, the police said that a Election Office and Strong Room have been set up at Dr Antonia D&rsquo;Silva High School on Rao Bahadur SK Bole Marg, Dadar West. The distribution of polling station materials will take place at the school between January 13 and January 15, 2026. Full story here

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Abu Salem international criminal, can be given only 2-day parole: Maharashtra govt to HC&nbsp;
Gangster Abu Salem, convicted in the 1993 serial bomb blasts case, is an "international criminal" and hence can be granted only two-day emergency parole with police escort, the Maharashtra government told the Bombay High Court on Tuesday. (PTI)&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Abu Salem international criminal, can be given only 2-day parole: Maharashtra govt to HC&nbsp;
Gangster Abu Salem, convicted in the 1993 serial bomb blasts case, is an "international criminal" and hence can be granted only two-day emergency parole with police escort, the Maharashtra government told the Bombay High Court on Tuesday. (PTI)&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: ACB trap nets aide, Konkan supplies official arrested in bribe case
A trap was laid at a hotel in Navi Mumbai, where one of the accused persons was caught while accepting the money on behalf of the officer, he said. Taksale was later arrested from his office in the Konkan Bhavan, the official said, adding that a case has been registered under the Prevention of Corruption Act at the CBD police station.&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: ACB trap nets aide, Konkan supplies official arrested in bribe case
A trap was laid at a hotel in Navi Mumbai, where one of the accused persons was caught while accepting the money on behalf of the officer, he said. Taksale was later arrested from his office in the Konkan Bhavan, the official said, adding that a case has been registered under the Prevention of Corruption Act at the CBD police station.&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Konkan supplies official sought Rs 5 lakh bribe, monthly &lsquo;installment&rsquo;: ACB
"Taksale allegedly demanded Rs 5 lakh as `good luck` money and an additional Rs 1.5 lakh as a monthly instalment to assist with the ongoing case and ensure their future business operations ran without police interference," inspector Sachin More of the Thane ACB said. The complainant approached the ACB on January 5.&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Konkan supplies official sought Rs 5 lakh bribe, monthly &lsquo;installment&rsquo;: ACB
"Taksale allegedly demanded Rs 5 lakh as `good luck` money and an additional Rs 1.5 lakh as a monthly instalment to assist with the ongoing case and ensure their future business operations ran without police interference," inspector Sachin More of the Thane ACB said. The complainant approached the ACB on January 5.&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Amit, Aaditya Thackeray join bike rally, pitch &lsquo;Marathi unity&rsquo; in Bhaykhala&nbsp;
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Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Rice trader case led to bribery demand probe, says ACB
He said that the complainant was a rice trader, and the authorities had registered a case against him and his business partners regarding an illegal stock of foodgrains in Bhiwandi following a raid on December 30, 2025.&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Rice trader case led to bribery demand probe, says ACB
He said that the complainant was a rice trader, and the authorities had registered a case against him and his business partners regarding an illegal stock of foodgrains in Bhiwandi following a raid on December 30, 2025.&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: ACB books Konkan supplies deputy commissioner, two others in bribery case
The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) on Monday booked Anil Sudhakar Taksale (55), the deputy commissioner (Supplies) for the Konkan Division in CBD Belapur, who had demenaded the bribe and Sai Pratim Madhav (42) and Raja Ganesh Thevar (52) for their roles in the crime, the official said.&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: ACB books Konkan supplies deputy commissioner, two others in bribery case
The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) on Monday booked Anil Sudhakar Taksale (55), the deputy commissioner (Supplies) for the Konkan Division in CBD Belapur, who had demenaded the bribe and Sai Pratim Madhav (42) and Raja Ganesh Thevar (52) for their roles in the crime, the official said.&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Govt official, two aides arrested for taking Rs 5 lakh bribe in Navi Mumbai&nbsp;
A government official and two others have been arrested for allegedly demanding and accepting a bribe of Rs 5 lakh from a trading firm owner accused of illegalities in Maharashtra`s Thane district, an official said on Tuesday. (PTI)&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Govt official, two aides arrested for taking Rs 5 lakh bribe in Navi Mumbai&nbsp;
A government official and two others have been arrested for allegedly demanding and accepting a bribe of Rs 5 lakh from a trading firm owner accused of illegalities in Maharashtra`s Thane district, an official said on Tuesday. (PTI)&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: The editorial slammed BJP leaders present during Annamalai made remarks on Mumbai
The editorial also repeated the `Rasmalai` jibe, which had also been used by Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray at a joint UBT-MNS rally. The editorial slammed the BJP leaders who were present when Annamalai made the remarks on Mumbai.&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: The editorial slammed BJP leaders present during Annamalai made remarks on Mumbai
The editorial also repeated the `Rasmalai` jibe, which had also been used by Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray at a joint UBT-MNS rally. The editorial slammed the BJP leaders who were present when Annamalai made the remarks on Mumbai.&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Editorial targets Annamalai over remarks questioning Mumbai&ndash;Maharashtra link
Launching a pointed attack at Tamil Nadu BJP leader Annamalai, whose recent remarks drew sharp criticism from multiple leaders, the editorial said, "A beggar from Tamil Nadu, BJP leader Annamalai, appeared in Mumbai as a star campaigner for the BJP and blabbered, "Mumbai has nothing to do with Maharashtra. What connection does Mumbai have with Maharashtra?"&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Editorial targets Annamalai over remarks questioning Mumbai&ndash;Maharashtra link
Launching a pointed attack at Tamil Nadu BJP leader Annamalai, whose recent remarks drew sharp criticism from multiple leaders, the editorial said, "A beggar from Tamil Nadu, BJP leader Annamalai, appeared in Mumbai as a star campaigner for the BJP and blabbered, "Mumbai has nothing to do with Maharashtra. What connection does Mumbai have with Maharashtra?"&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Editorial slams &lsquo;attack on Marathi pride&rsquo;, targets rulers for backing outsiders
"They are engaging in corrupt politics by crushing the Marathi language, Marathi culture, and Marathi identity. Any Tom, Dick, or Harry comes to Mumbai, insults the pride of <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/shiv-sena-ubt-calls-bjp-silence-on-annamalai-a-betrayal-of-maharashtra-23611808" rel="nofollow">Maharashtra</a>, and leaves, and the Marathi rulers support him. This is a terrible situation," the editorial read.&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Editorial slams &lsquo;attack on Marathi pride&rsquo;, targets rulers for backing outsiders
"They are engaging in corrupt politics by crushing the Marathi language, Marathi culture, and Marathi identity. Any Tom, Dick, or Harry comes to Mumbai, insults the pride of Maharashtra, and leaves, and the Marathi rulers support him. This is a terrible situation," the editorial read.&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: "These cowards...who is this Annamalai?" Saamana editorial slams remarks on Mumbai by BJP leader&nbsp;
Repeating the `Rasmalai` jibe for Bharatiya Janata Party leader K Annamalai, Shiv Sena (UBT) mouthpiece, Saamana has alleged that the Devendra Fadnavis-Eknath Shinde led government in Maharashtra had tarnished the state`s image by engaging in corrupt practices and "crushing the Marathi language, culture, and its identity." (ANI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: "These cowards...who is this Annamalai?" Saamana editorial slams remarks on Mumbai by BJP leader&nbsp;
Repeating the `Rasmalai` jibe for Bharatiya Janata Party leader K Annamalai, Shiv Sena (UBT) mouthpiece, Saamana has alleged that the Devendra Fadnavis-Eknath Shinde led government in Maharashtra had tarnished the state`s image by engaging in corrupt practices and "crushing the Marathi language, culture, and its identity." (ANI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Two MSEDCL employees booked for teen`s electrocution death in Thane district
A case has been registered against two employees of the Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (MSEDCL) in connection with the death of a 17-year-old boy due to electrocution in Thane district, police said on Tuesday. (PTI)&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Two MSEDCL employees booked for teen`s electrocution death in Thane district
A case has been registered against two employees of the Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (MSEDCL) in connection with the death of a 17-year-old boy due to electrocution in Thane district, police said on Tuesday. (PTI)&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Panvel man cheated couple of Rs 17.5 lakh in fake unlisted shares scam: FIR
The official said that the couple transferred Rs 24.5 lakh to Karle`s bank account between January and March 2025, and he returned Rs 7 lakh following threats of legal action. However, the remaining sum of Rs 17.5 lakh was never recovered, and the promised shares were never transferred to them. The fraud came to light after the <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-crime-news/article/thane-senior-citizens-cheated-of-rs-17-5-lakh-in-fake-share-deal-23611804" rel="nofollow">complainants</a> visited Karle`s house, only to learn that he was already in jail in connection with some other criminal cases, he said, adding that a probe has been initiated.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Panvel man cheated couple of Rs 17.5 lakh in fake unlisted shares scam: FIR
The official said that the couple transferred Rs 24.5 lakh to Karle`s bank account between January and March 2025, and he returned Rs 7 lakh following threats of legal action. However, the remaining sum of Rs 17.5 lakh was never recovered, and the promised shares were never transferred to them. The fraud came to light after the complainants visited Karle`s house, only to learn that he was already in jail in connection with some other criminal cases, he said, adding that a probe has been initiated.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Couple duped with fake promise of unlisted NSDL, NSE shares
According to the complaint, the couple was introduced to Karle in December 2024, and the latter claimed to possess 5,000 unlisted shares of NSDL and 3,000 of NSC (National Stock Exchange), luring them to purchase the shares, claiming they would soon be listed.&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Couple duped with fake promise of unlisted NSDL, NSE shares
According to the complaint, the couple was introduced to Karle in December 2024, and the latter claimed to possess 5,000 unlisted shares of NSDL and 3,000 of NSC (National Stock Exchange), luring them to purchase the shares, claiming they would soon be listed.&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Panvel man booked for cheating, criminal breach of trust under BNS&nbsp;
The police on Monday registered a first information report (FIR) against the accused, Amit Yuvraj Karle, a resident of Panvel in Navi Mumbai, under sections 318(4) (cheating) and 316(2) (criminal Breach of Trust) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), an official said.&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Panvel man booked for cheating, criminal breach of trust under BNS&nbsp;
The police on Monday registered a first information report (FIR) against the accused, Amit Yuvraj Karle, a resident of Panvel in Navi Mumbai, under sections 318(4) (cheating) and 316(2) (criminal Breach of Trust) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), an official said.&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Senior citizens cheated of Rs 17.5 lakh in share scam in Thane district&nbsp;
An elderly couple from Maharashtra`s Thane district was allegedly cheated of Rs 17.5 lakh by a man who promised them high returns on shares, police said on Tuesday. (PTI)&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Senior citizens cheated of Rs 17.5 lakh in share scam in Thane district&nbsp;
An elderly couple from Maharashtra`s Thane district was allegedly cheated of Rs 17.5 lakh by a man who promised them high returns on shares, police said on Tuesday. (PTI)&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Sanjay Raut slams Fadnavis, warns BJP threatening Marathi manus 
Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut slammed Devendra Fadnavis over &ldquo;existence in danger&rdquo; remarks, asserting the Thackeray brothers can handle threats, and Fadnavis should worry instead. (ANI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Sanjay Raut slams Fadnavis, warns BJP threatening Marathi manus
Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut slammed Devendra Fadnavis over &ldquo;existence in danger&rdquo; remarks, asserting the Thackeray brothers can handle threats, and Fadnavis should worry instead. (ANI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Two MSEDCL employees booked for teen`s electrocution death in Thane district 
A case has been registered against two employees of the Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (MSEDCL) in connection with the death of a 17-year-old boy due to electrocution in Thane district, police said on Tuesday. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Two MSEDCL employees booked for teen`s electrocution death in Thane district
A case has been registered against two employees of the Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (MSEDCL) in connection with the death of a 17-year-old boy due to electrocution in Thane district, police said on Tuesday. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Siddhivinayak Temple reopens after sindoor lepan ceremony
Mumbai&rsquo;s iconic Shree Siddhivinayak Ganpati Temple has reopened to devotees following the completion of the annual sindoor lepan ceremony, which began on January 7. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/first-look-from-mumbai-s-siddhivinayak-temple-as-it-reopens-post-sindoor-lepan-ceremony-23611799" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Read more.</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Siddhivinayak Temple reopens after sindoor lepan ceremony
Mumbai&rsquo;s iconic Shree Siddhivinayak Ganpati Temple has reopened to devotees following the completion of the annual sindoor lepan ceremony, which began on January 7. Read more.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;Corruption increasing in PCMC; need to clean city: Ajit Pawar repeats charge against BJP 
With the campaigning for the Maharashtra local body polls set to conclude on Tuesday, Nationalist Congress Party chief Ajit Pawar has repeated the charge of being large-scale corruption in the Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC), decrying how one of the richest corporations is having so much graft, with the basic facilities not reaching the people. (ANI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;Corruption increasing in PCMC; need to clean city: Ajit Pawar repeats charge against BJP
With the campaigning for the Maharashtra local body polls set to conclude on Tuesday, Nationalist Congress Party chief Ajit Pawar has repeated the charge of being large-scale corruption in the Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC), decrying how one of the richest corporations is having so much graft, with the basic facilities not reaching the people. (ANI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;Mischief during Hindu festivals won`t be tolerated: BJP`s Nitesh Rane as Municipal poll battle intensifies 
Maharashtra Minister and BJP leader Nitesh Rane warned that anyone attempting mischief during Hindu festivals would face strict consequences. (ANI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;Mischief during Hindu festivals won`t be tolerated: BJP`s Nitesh Rane as Municipal poll battle intensifies
Maharashtra Minister and BJP leader Nitesh Rane warned that anyone attempting mischief during Hindu festivals would face strict consequences. (ANI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: BMC elections 2026 | &lsquo;Lav re toh video&rsquo;: Devendra Fadnavis plays old Thackeray clips to hit back at cousins
A day after the Thackeray cousins mounted a joint offensive against the ruling alliance from Shivaji Park, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde returned to the same venue on Monday with a counterattack built on the past, playing video clips of Uddhav and Raj Thackeray publicly attacking each other to question the credibility of their sudden unity and their claim that Marathi identity is under threat. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/bmc-elections-2026-lav-re-toh-video-devendra-fadnavis-plays-old-thackeray-clips-to-hit-back-at-cousins-23611733">Read more.</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: BMC elections 2026 | &lsquo;Lav re toh video&rsquo;: Devendra Fadnavis plays old Thackeray clips to hit back at cousins
A day after the Thackeray cousins mounted a joint offensive against the ruling alliance from Shivaji Park, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde returned to the same venue on Monday with a counterattack built on the past, playing video clips of Uddhav and Raj Thackeray publicly attacking each other to question the credibility of their sudden unity and their claim that Marathi identity is under threat. Read more.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: BMC elections 2026: Civic body seizes Rs 3 lakh cash, Rs 44 cr worth drugs, during run-up to polls
In the past 20 days, with the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) in force ahead of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections, the civic body has seized Rs 3.1 crore in cash, confiscated narcotic substances weighing 55 kg, worth Rs 44 crore, and seized 1237 litres of alcohol worth Rs 8.3 lakh during election patrolling drives. A total of 16 election-related non-cognisable offence cases have been filed by the civic body, along with 13 cognisable offence cases, the civic body revealed at a briefing on Monday. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/bmc-elections-2026-civic-body-seizes-rs-3-lakh-cash-rs-44-cr-worth-drugs-during-run-up-to-polls-23611737">Read more.</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: BMC elections 2026: Civic body seizes Rs 3 lakh cash, Rs 44 cr worth drugs, during run-up to polls
In the past 20 days, with the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) in force ahead of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections, the civic body has seized Rs 3.1 crore in cash, confiscated narcotic substances weighing 55 kg, worth Rs 44 crore, and seized 1237 litres of alcohol worth Rs 8.3 lakh during election patrolling drives. A total of 16 election-related non-cognisable offence cases have been filed by the civic body, along with 13 cognisable offence cases, the civic body revealed at a briefing on Monday. Read more.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: &lsquo;Lungi-pungi&rsquo; slogan returns as Thackeray rally sparks BJP backlash before BMC elections 2026
On the surface, there seems to be little in common with a garment called the lungi and a sweet known as Rasmalai and yet, both have been referenced together in a sizzling controversy pre-BMC polls. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/lungi-pungi-slogan-returns-as-thackeray-rally-sparks-bjp-backlash-before-bmc-elections-2026-23611732">Read more.</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: &lsquo;Lungi-pungi&rsquo; slogan returns as Thackeray rally sparks BJP backlash before BMC elections 2026
On the surface, there seems to be little in common with a garment called the lungi and a sweet known as Rasmalai and yet, both have been referenced together in a sizzling controversy pre-BMC polls. Read more.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Owaisi questions RSS role in India`s freedom struggle
AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi has questioned the contribution of RSS in India`s freedom struggle and alleged that Sangh founder K B Hedgewar was jailed not for opposing British rule but for supporting the `Khilafat movement`. Addressing a rally in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar on Monday ahead of the municipal corporation polls scheduled on January 15, he denied the presence of Bangladeshis in the region and claimed that if any Bangladeshi migrants were found here, it would reflect the failure of the Narendra Modi government.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Owaisi questions RSS role in India`s freedom struggle
AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi has questioned the contribution of RSS in India`s freedom struggle and alleged that Sangh founder K B Hedgewar was jailed not for opposing British rule but for supporting the `Khilafat movement`. Addressing a rally in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar on Monday ahead of the municipal corporation polls scheduled on January 15, he denied the presence of Bangladeshis in the region and claimed that if any Bangladeshi migrants were found here, it would reflect the failure of the Narendra Modi government.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: What you did for 25 yrs? Shinde slams Uddhav, holds him responsible for Marathi manoos plight
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Monday targeted Shiv Sena (UBT) president Uddhav Thackeray, holding him responsible for the plight of "Marathi manoos" and sought to know steps taken by him in the last 25 years when he controlled the Mumbai civic body. Addressing a Mahayuti rally here ahead of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) polls on January 15, Shinde took a dig at the Thackeray cousins -- Uddhav and Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) president Raj -- for taking up the cause of Marathi people only when polls are around.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: What you did for 25 yrs? Shinde slams Uddhav, holds him responsible for Marathi manoos plight
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Monday targeted Shiv Sena (UBT) president Uddhav Thackeray, holding him responsible for the plight of "Marathi manoos" and sought to know steps taken by him in the last 25 years when he controlled the Mumbai civic body. Addressing a Mahayuti rally here ahead of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) polls on January 15, Shinde took a dig at the Thackeray cousins -- Uddhav and Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) president Raj -- for taking up the cause of Marathi people only when polls are around.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Boy chasing kite electrocuted as he comes in contact with OHE after climbing train coach; critical
A teenage boy suffered severe electric shock after coming in contact with an overhead electric equipment (OHE) carrying 11,000 volts of current at Kamptee railway station in Nagpur district while trying to retrieve a kite, police said on Monday. The incident took place on Sunday afternoon, according to the Railway Protection Force (RPF). The boy, identified as Lucky, was reportedly chasing a kite that had fallen on a stationary goods train loaded with coal. Ignoring the serious risk, he climbed on top of the train to get the kite. An RPF jawan on duty noticed the boy and attempted to stop him from climbing, but the teenager refused to listen.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Boy chasing kite electrocuted as he comes in contact with OHE after climbing train coach; critical
A teenage boy suffered severe electric shock after coming in contact with an overhead electric equipment (OHE) carrying 11,000 volts of current at Kamptee railway station in Nagpur district while trying to retrieve a kite, police said on Monday. The incident took place on Sunday afternoon, according to the Railway Protection Force (RPF). The boy, identified as Lucky, was reportedly chasing a kite that had fallen on a stationary goods train loaded with coal. Ignoring the serious risk, he climbed on top of the train to get the kite. An RPF jawan on duty noticed the boy and attempted to stop him from climbing, but the teenager refused to listen.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Uddhav would have retained Shiv Sena symbol had he stayed with BJP after 2019 polls: Athawale
Union minister and RPI (A) chief Ramdas Athawale on Monday said Uddhav Thackeray would have retained the Shiv Sena`s bow-and-arrow symbol had he remained a BJP ally after the 2019 assembly elections, instead of joining hands with the Congress. He blamed the political choices of ex-chief minister Thackeray for the subsequent split in the Shiv Sena in 2022. Addressing a Mahayuti rally at Shivaji Park ahead of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections, Athawale said, "After the 2019 assembly elections, Uddhav Thackeray should have remained with the BJP as the Shiv Sena had won the second-highest number of seats. "Had he stayed with the BJP, the bow-and-arrow symbol would have remained with him. Late Balasaheb Thackeray opposed the Congress, but Uddhav Thackeray joined hands with the same party to become chief minister," said Athawale, whose party is a member of NDA.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Uddhav would have retained Shiv Sena symbol had he stayed with BJP after 2019 polls: Athawale
Union minister and RPI (A) chief Ramdas Athawale on Monday said Uddhav Thackeray would have retained the Shiv Sena`s bow-and-arrow symbol had he remained a BJP ally after the 2019 assembly elections, instead of joining hands with the Congress. He blamed the political choices of ex-chief minister Thackeray for the subsequent split in the Shiv Sena in 2022. Addressing a Mahayuti rally at Shivaji Park ahead of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections, Athawale said, "After the 2019 assembly elections, Uddhav Thackeray should have remained with the BJP as the Shiv Sena had won the second-highest number of seats. "Had he stayed with the BJP, the bow-and-arrow symbol would have remained with him. Late Balasaheb Thackeray opposed the Congress, but Uddhav Thackeray joined hands with the same party to become chief minister," said Athawale, whose party is a member of NDA.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Gadkari confident of BJP`s victory in civic polls
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari on Monday said the contest for civic polls does not feel like an election, asserting that the BJP will comfortably win a majority in the Nagpur Municipal Corporation elections. Gadkari was speaking at a talk show in Nagpur, where he answered questions on his personal life, likes and dislikes, social work, political journey, and experiences so far. Responding to an indirect question on whether people change parties if basic facilities are provided, Gadkari said that today politics is neither rightist nor leftist, but "opportunist".

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Gadkari confident of BJP`s victory in civic polls
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari on Monday said the contest for civic polls does not feel like an election, asserting that the BJP will comfortably win a majority in the Nagpur Municipal Corporation elections. Gadkari was speaking at a talk show in Nagpur, where he answered questions on his personal life, likes and dislikes, social work, political journey, and experiences so far. Responding to an indirect question on whether people change parties if basic facilities are provided, Gadkari said that today politics is neither rightist nor leftist, but "opportunist".

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: BJP leader alleges threat to Mumbai demography due to rise in Muslim and Bangladeshi population
BJP leader Kirit Somaiya on Monday said the population of Muslims and illegal Bangladeshi citizens is increasing in Mumbai. He said Uddhav and Raj Thackeray are not speaking about this issue and are avoiding taking a stand on what he termed a "serious demographic concern" for the city. Targeting Uddhav, he said the Sena (UBT) chief is now seeking votes in the name of "Allah", and not in the name of Lord Ram.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: BJP leader alleges threat to Mumbai demography due to rise in Muslim and Bangladeshi population
BJP leader Kirit Somaiya on Monday said the population of Muslims and illegal Bangladeshi citizens is increasing in Mumbai. He said Uddhav and Raj Thackeray are not speaking about this issue and are avoiding taking a stand on what he termed a "serious demographic concern" for the city. Targeting Uddhav, he said the Sena (UBT) chief is now seeking votes in the name of "Allah", and not in the name of Lord Ram.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Navi Mumbai international airport will be named after late D B Patil, says Fadnavis
The Navi Mumbai International Airport will be named after the people`s leader, late D B Patil, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said, asserting that the facility will play a key role in the region`s economic expansion. Addressing a public meeting in Airoli during the Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation election campaign, Fadnavis said, "The international airport started in Navi Mumbai will be named after the people`s leader late D B Patil," and added that the project would strengthen growth in multiple sectors. Fadnavis said Navi Mumbai is an extension of Mumbai and will emerge as the next engine of economic growth.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Navi Mumbai international airport will be named after late D B Patil, says Fadnavis
The Navi Mumbai International Airport will be named after the people`s leader, late D B Patil, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said, asserting that the facility will play a key role in the region`s economic expansion. Addressing a public meeting in Airoli during the Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation election campaign, Fadnavis said, "The international airport started in Navi Mumbai will be named after the people`s leader late D B Patil," and added that the project would strengthen growth in multiple sectors. Fadnavis said Navi Mumbai is an extension of Mumbai and will emerge as the next engine of economic growth.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: BMC well prepared for Jan 15 polls, says Gagrani
Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation commissioner and district election officer Bhushan Gagrani on Monday said the civic body is "well prepared" for the upcoming polls scheduled for January 15. Gagrani said the polls will be held across 227 civic wards, with 1,700 candidates in the fray, including 878 females and 822 males. As many as 1,03,44,315 eligible voters, comprising 55,15,707 males, 48,26,509 females and 1,099 others, can exercise their right to vote, he added. Polling will take place in 227 wards, of which 15 are reserved for Scheduled Castes, two for Scheduled Tribes, 61 for Other Backward Classes and 149 for women.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: BMC well prepared for Jan 15 polls, says Gagrani
Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation commissioner and district election officer Bhushan Gagrani on Monday said the civic body is "well prepared" for the upcoming polls scheduled for January 15. Gagrani said the polls will be held across 227 civic wards, with 1,700 candidates in the fray, including 878 females and 822 males. As many as 1,03,44,315 eligible voters, comprising 55,15,707 males, 48,26,509 females and 1,099 others, can exercise their right to vote, he added. Polling will take place in 227 wards, of which 15 are reserved for Scheduled Castes, two for Scheduled Tribes, 61 for Other Backward Classes and 149 for women.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Maharashtra Chief Minister <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/news/india-news/article/maharashtra-local-body-elections-high-voltage-finale-marks-end-of-poll-campaigns-as-top-leaders-reach-out-to-citizens-in-pune-and-pimpri-chinchwad-23611859" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Devendra Fadnavis</a> on Tuesday said that the government will not release the January instalment under the Ladki Bahin Yojana in advance for eligible women, following a directive from the State Election Commission (SEC), reported the PTI. We are closing the LIVE Blog

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