Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Thane gets 220 exclusive polling centres for women, 11 &lsquo;Sakhi&rsquo; polling stations
In a bid to ensure safe, secure, and convenient voting for women, the Thane Municipal Corporation (TMC) has set up 220 exclusive women-only polling centres for the <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/maharashtra-civic-body-polls-navi-mumbai-and-panvel-municipal-corporations-ready-for-january-15-election-23611890" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">January 15 civic elections.</a> Additionally, 11 &lsquo;Sakhi&rsquo; polling centres and 10 model polling stations have been prepared across the city, TMC Commissioner and Returning Officer Saurabh Rao said on Tuesday.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Thane gets 220 exclusive polling centres for women, 11 &lsquo;Sakhi&rsquo; polling stations
In a bid to ensure safe, secure, and convenient voting for women, the Thane Municipal Corporation (TMC) has set up 220 exclusive women-only polling centres for the January 15 civic elections. Additionally, 11 &lsquo;Sakhi&rsquo; polling centres and 10 model polling stations have been prepared across the city, TMC Commissioner and Returning Officer Saurabh Rao said on Tuesday.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Civic body completes distribution of ballot boxes, polling materials
On the eve of the <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/bmc-election-2026-mumbaikars-plan-travel-today-as-heavy-police-deployment-across-city-voting-centres-may-cause-disruptions-23611975?mumbai-breakingnews" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) Election 2026, </a>the distribution of ballot boxes and polling-related material was completed across the city on Wednesday, marking the final stage of pre-poll preparations. Voting will be held on Thursday, January 15, with the counting of votes scheduled for the next day.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Civic body completes distribution of ballot boxes, polling materials
On the eve of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) Election 2026, the distribution of ballot boxes and polling-related material was completed across the city on Wednesday, marking the final stage of pre-poll preparations. Voting will be held on Thursday, January 15, with the counting of votes scheduled for the next day.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Raj Thackeray alleges Adani Group expansion under BJP rule
Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray on Monday also reiterated his allegations against the BJP, accusing the party of favouring industrialist Gautam Adani and enabling the rapid expansion of the Adani Group across Mumbai, Maharashtra, and the country.&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Raj Thackeray alleges Adani Group expansion under BJP rule
Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray on Monday also reiterated his allegations against the BJP, accusing the party of favouring industrialist Gautam Adani and enabling the rapid expansion of the Adani Group across Mumbai, Maharashtra, and the country.&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Sanjay Raut alleges the SEC of supporting Mahayuti
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut also alleged that the SEC has given a licence to the BJP, the Ajit Pawar-led NCP and the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena to "distribute money door-to-door". The official public canvassing for the polls ended on Tuesday evening, but the SEC said that candidates can visit voters` homes, provided the number of persons does not exceed five, and there is no use of microphones.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Sanjay Raut alleges the SEC of supporting Mahayuti
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut also alleged that the SEC has given a licence to the BJP, the Ajit Pawar-led NCP and the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena to "distribute money door-to-door". The official public canvassing for the polls ended on Tuesday evening, but the SEC said that candidates can visit voters` homes, provided the number of persons does not exceed five, and there is no use of microphones.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Raj Thackeray accuses SEC of aiding Mahayuti
Ahead of the Maharashtra civic polls, Maharashtra Navnirman Sena chief Raj Thackeray on Wednesday slammed the State Election Commission (SEC) for allowing door-to-door canvassing after the official campaign for the civic elections ended. The <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/maharashtra-civic-elections-2026-sec-allowed-post-campaign-canvassing-at-govts-behest-says-raj-thackeray-23611981?mumbai-breakingnews" rel="nofollow">MNS </a>chief further claimed that the State Election Commission was helping the ruling Mahayuti win the polls.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Raj Thackeray accuses SEC of aiding Mahayuti
Ahead of the Maharashtra civic polls, Maharashtra Navnirman Sena chief Raj Thackeray on Wednesday slammed the State Election Commission (SEC) for allowing door-to-door canvassing after the official campaign for the civic elections ended. The MNS chief further claimed that the State Election Commission was helping the ruling Mahayuti win the polls.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Two get life imprisonment in 2022 murder case in Beed
A court has convicted and sentenced two men to life imprisonment for kidnapping and murdering a 20-year-old youth in Beed district of Maharashtra in 2022 owing to personal enmity. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Two get life imprisonment in 2022 murder case in Beed
A court has convicted and sentenced two men to life imprisonment for kidnapping and murdering a 20-year-old youth in Beed district of Maharashtra in 2022 owing to personal enmity. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: SEC says, `PADU` to be used only if glitches arise during BMC vote count`
The Maharashtra State Election Commission (SEC) on Wednesday said that Printing Auxiliary Display Unit (PADU) will be used only if technical difficulties arise during the counting of votes for the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: SEC says, `PADU` to be used only if glitches arise during BMC vote count`
The Maharashtra State Election Commission (SEC) on Wednesday said that Printing Auxiliary Display Unit (PADU) will be used only if technical difficulties arise during the counting of votes for the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: CM Fadnavis says, `Minorities used as `vote machines and discarded`; Sena (UBT)-MNS poll pact won`t work`
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Wednesday said minorities know they are "used as vote machines and discarded" and added Opposition`s "vote jihad" slogan will no longer work against his party BJP, comments coming on the eve of civic corporations polls.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: CM Fadnavis says, `Minorities used as `vote machines and discarded`; Sena (UBT)-MNS poll pact won`t work`
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Wednesday said minorities know they are "used as vote machines and discarded" and added Opposition`s "vote jihad" slogan will no longer work against his party BJP, comments coming on the eve of civic corporations polls.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai Metro Line 3 to run extended hours on polling day
Ahead of the BMC election 2026, scheduled for January 15, 2026, Mumbai Metro Line 3, also known as <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-metro-line-3-also-known-as-aqua-line-to-add-27-more-daily-trips-from-january-5-23610447" rel="nofollow">Aqualine</a><a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-metro-line-3-also-known-as-aqua-line-to-add-27-more-daily-trips-from-january-5-23610447" rel="nofollow"> Metro</a>, will operate with extended timings to ensure smooth travel for polling personnel and essential staff across the city. According to the information shared by the Mumbai Metro Line 3, additional train services will also be introduced on January 15 to accommodate the movement of election-related staff and voters.&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai Metro Line 3 to run extended hours on polling day
Ahead of the BMC election 2026, scheduled for January 15, 2026, Mumbai Metro Line 3, also known as Aqualine Metro, will operate with extended timings to ensure smooth travel for polling personnel and essential staff across the city. According to the information shared by the Mumbai Metro Line 3, additional train services will also be introduced on January 15 to accommodate the movement of election-related staff and voters.&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Flash mobs at stations, malls urge Mumbaikars to vote ahead of BMC polls
Ahead of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) Elections 2026, the <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/bmc-election-2026-mumbai-civic-body-gears-up-for-72-hour-continuous-operations-ahead-of-january-15-polls-23611894?news-india-news-breakingnews" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">civic body</a> organised flash mobs at prominent public locations across Mumbai to encourage citizens to participate in the voting process.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Flash mobs at stations, malls urge Mumbaikars to vote ahead of BMC polls
Ahead of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) Elections 2026, the civic body organised flash mobs at prominent public locations across Mumbai to encourage citizens to participate in the voting process.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: 240 Mumbai local trains to remain cancelled over the weekend
As many as 240 <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-local-train-updates-western-railway-announces-major-block-for-6th-line-work-between-kandivali-and-borivali-23611701" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Mumbai local trains</a> will remain cancelled over the weekend due to the ongoing Western Railway sixth line work, an official statement said on Wednesday. The Western Railway, while sharing Mumbai local trains updates, announced a major block in connection with the construction of the sixth railway line between Kandivali and Borivali.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: 240 Mumbai local trains to remain cancelled over the weekend
As many as 240 Mumbai local trains will remain cancelled over the weekend due to the ongoing Western Railway sixth line work, an official statement said on Wednesday. The Western Railway, while sharing Mumbai local trains updates, announced a major block in connection with the construction of the sixth railway line between Kandivali and Borivali.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: `BJP&rsquo;s stand on Marathi is inclusive, Oppn&rsquo;s approach negative`, says Chavan
Ahead of the <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/news/india-news/article/maharashtra-local-body-elections-congress-candidate-sarika-bhaleraos-husband-attacked-in-nanded-ahead-of-civic-polls-23611999" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">BMC Election 2026</a>, state BJP president Ravindra Chavan on Wednesday said the BJP&rsquo;s approach to the Marathi language is inclusive and broad-based, while accusing the opposition of adopting a negative and divisive stand, reported the PTI. Speaking to the media a day ahead of elections to the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) and 28 other civic bodies in Maharashtra, Chavan said that the BJP views Marathi not in a narrow political sense but as a collective cultural identity encompassing language, literature and tradition. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/bmc-election-2026-bjps-stand-on-marathi-is-inclusive-oppositions-approach-negative-says-ravindra-chavan-23612002" rel="nofollow">Read More</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: `BJP&rsquo;s stand on Marathi is inclusive, Oppn&rsquo;s approach negative`, says Chavan
Ahead of the BMC Election 2026, state BJP president Ravindra Chavan on Wednesday said the BJP&rsquo;s approach to the Marathi language is inclusive and broad-based, while accusing the opposition of adopting a negative and divisive stand, reported the PTI. Speaking to the media a day ahead of elections to the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) and 28 other civic bodies in Maharashtra, Chavan said that the BJP views Marathi not in a narrow political sense but as a collective cultural identity encompassing language, literature and tradition. Read More

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Five booked for assaulting senior TTE on Express train near Mumbai
Five individuals have been booked for allegedly assaulting a senior train ticket examiner (TTE) and his colleague on board the Thiruvananthapuram-Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT) Express, news agency PTI reported. The TTE asked the accused to pay a fine for <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-local-train-updates-30-75-lakh-passengers-caught-for-travelling-without-tickets-rs-183-crores-recovered-in-fy-2025-26-says-central-railway-23611181" rel="nofollow">unauthorised</a><a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-local-train-updates-30-75-lakh-passengers-caught-for-travelling-without-tickets-rs-183-crores-recovered-in-fy-2025-26-says-central-railway-23611181" rel="nofollow"> travel </a>near Karjat Railway Station near Mumbai, and that is when the accused assaulted the railway official. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/maharashtra-five-booked-for-assaulting-senior-tte-on-express-train-near-karjat-23612007" rel="nofollow">Read More</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Five booked for assaulting senior TTE on Express train near Mumbai
Five individuals have been booked for allegedly assaulting a senior train ticket examiner (TTE) and his colleague on board the Thiruvananthapuram-Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT) Express, news agency PTI reported. The TTE asked the accused to pay a fine for unauthorised travel near Karjat Railway Station near Mumbai, and that is when the accused assaulted the railway official. Read More

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Fire breaks out at Rabodi Traffic Police Chowki in Thane
A fire broke out in multiple scrap vehicles near the Rabodi Traffic Police Chowki on Saket Road in Rabodi area of Thane (West) on Tuesday afternoon, officials from the Thane Municipal Corporation&rsquo;s Disaster Management Cell said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Fire breaks out at Rabodi Traffic Police Chowki in Thane
A fire broke out in multiple scrap vehicles near the Rabodi Traffic Police Chowki on Saket Road in Rabodi area of Thane (West) on Tuesday afternoon, officials from the Thane Municipal Corporation&rsquo;s Disaster Management Cell said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Thackeray cousins visit Mumbadevi temple ahead of BMC polls
A day before the crucial Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation polls, Shiv Sena (UBT) chief <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/uddhav-raj-thackeray-joint-rally-wont-allow-bjp-to-swallow-mumbai-says-shiv-sena-ubt-chief-ahead-of-bmc-election-2026-23611557?mumbai-mumbai-news-article-breakingnews" rel="nofollow">Uddhav Thackeray</a> and Maharashtra Navnirman Sena president Raj Thackeray visited the iconic Mumbadevi temple here on Wednesday. (PTI)&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Thackeray cousins visit Mumbadevi temple ahead of BMC polls
A day before the crucial Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation polls, Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray and Maharashtra Navnirman Sena president Raj Thackeray visited the iconic Mumbadevi temple here on Wednesday. (PTI)&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: BJP`s approach to Marathi is inclusive, opposition`s stand negative: Ravindra Chavan
The Bharatiya Janata Party`s approach to Marathi is inclusive and pluralistic, encompassing the language, culture and identity, while the opposition`s stance is negative, Maharashtra BJP president Ravindra Chavan said on Wednesday. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: BJP`s approach to Marathi is inclusive, opposition`s stand negative: Ravindra Chavan
The Bharatiya Janata Party`s approach to Marathi is inclusive and pluralistic, encompassing the language, culture and identity, while the opposition`s stance is negative, Maharashtra BJP president Ravindra Chavan said on Wednesday. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Fadnavis says loudspeakers won&rsquo;t return, slams rivals for &lsquo;vote-bank politics&rsquo;
"To distance oneself from Hindutva just for votes and to attract a particular community... Uddhav Thackeray truly needs to answer for this. Removing loudspeakers was Balasaheb`s dream. We used the law and the Supreme Court to get loudspeakers removed. It is now clear that regardless of whose government comes to power in the future, loudspeakers cannot be reinstalled. But those who claimed they would reinstall loudspeakers after coming to power are now `licking boots` (acting as sycophants). They should be ashamed," he said.&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Fadnavis says loudspeakers won&rsquo;t return, slams rivals for &lsquo;vote-bank politics&rsquo;
"To distance oneself from Hindutva just for votes and to attract a particular community... Uddhav Thackeray truly needs to answer for this. Removing loudspeakers was Balasaheb`s dream. We used the law and the Supreme Court to get loudspeakers removed. It is now clear that regardless of whose government comes to power in the future, loudspeakers cannot be reinstalled. But those who claimed they would reinstall loudspeakers after coming to power are now `licking boots` (acting as sycophants). They should be ashamed," he said.&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Fadnavis accuses Uddhav Thackeray of abandoning Hindutva, cites loudspeaker crackdown
Fadnavis also targeted Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray, accusing him of abandoning Hindutva to appease a particular community for electoral gains. Addressing the issue of loudspeakers outside worship places, the Chief Minister claimed that his government had fulfilled Balasaheb Thackeray`s long-standing demand by ensuring their removal in accordance with the law and Supreme Court guidelines. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/amp/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbais-identity-not-for-sale-shiv-sena-ubt-in-saamana-23611959" rel="nofollow">Read More</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Fadnavis accuses Uddhav Thackeray of abandoning Hindutva, cites loudspeaker crackdown
Fadnavis also targeted Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray, accusing him of abandoning Hindutva to appease a particular community for electoral gains. Addressing the issue of loudspeakers outside worship places, the Chief Minister claimed that his government had fulfilled Balasaheb Thackeray`s long-standing demand by ensuring their removal in accordance with the law and Supreme Court guidelines. Read More

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Fadnavis says forming an aliance with "Marathi Muslims" misleads the identity of marathi people
Taking an indirect swipe at AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi over his recent remarks regarding a woman wearing a hijab becoming the mayor, Fadnavis said that making claims about installing a mayor in hijab after forming an alliance with "Marathi Muslims" misleads the <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mid-day-special-bmc-election-2026-mumbai-civic-body-reforms-inevitable-despite-resistance-says-cm-devendra-fadnavis-23611892" rel="nofollow">identity</a> (asmita) of the Marathi people.&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Fadnavis says forming an aliance with "Marathi Muslims" misleads the identity of marathi people
Taking an indirect swipe at AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi over his recent remarks regarding a woman wearing a hijab becoming the mayor, Fadnavis said that making claims about installing a mayor in hijab after forming an alliance with "Marathi Muslims" misleads the identity (asmita) of the Marathi people.&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Fadnavis says that his party respects the beliefs and traditions of every community
Speaking to ANI, Fadnavis said Hindutva is deeply ingrained in Marathi society and that his party respects the traditions and beliefs of every community. "Hindutva is our soul. We have never asked for votes by `flaunting` Hindutva. We have simply worshipped Hindutva. Does the Marathi person not believe in Hindutva? We respect and worship the Hindutva of every caste according to their own traditions," Devendra Fadnavis said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Fadnavis says that his party respects the beliefs and traditions of every community
Speaking to ANI, Fadnavis said Hindutva is deeply ingrained in Marathi society and that his party respects the traditions and beliefs of every community. "Hindutva is our soul. We have never asked for votes by `flaunting` Hindutva. We have simply worshipped Hindutva. Does the Marathi person not believe in Hindutva? We respect and worship the Hindutva of every caste according to their own traditions," Devendra Fadnavis said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: "Hindutva is our `Aatma`, never flaunted it for votes": Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis on BMC elections&nbsp;
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Wednesday asserted that his party has never sought votes by "flaunting Hindutva," describing the ideology as its very "soul." (ANI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: "Hindutva is our `Aatma`, never flaunted it for votes": Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis on BMC elections&nbsp;
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Wednesday asserted that his party has never sought votes by "flaunting Hindutva," describing the ideology as its very "soul." (ANI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: SEC allowed post-campaign canvassing at govt`s behest, says Raj Thackeray
Maharashtra Navnirman Sena chief Raj Thackeray on Wednesday slammed the State Election Commission (SEC) for allowing door-to-door canvassing after the official civic poll campaign ended, claiming it was helping the ruling Mahayuti win the polls. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: SEC allowed post-campaign canvassing at govt`s behest, says Raj Thackeray
Maharashtra Navnirman Sena chief Raj Thackeray on Wednesday slammed the State Election Commission (SEC) for allowing door-to-door canvassing after the official civic poll campaign ended, claiming it was helping the ruling Mahayuti win the polls. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Fisherman gets 20-year RI for sexually assaulting minor girl in Thane 
A special POCSO court here has sentenced a fisherman to 20 years of rigorous imprisonment for sexually assaulting a 15-year-old girl after misleading her with a false promise of marriage, noting that he had concealed his marital status from the victim. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Fisherman gets 20-year RI for sexually assaulting minor girl in Thane
A special POCSO court here has sentenced a fisherman to 20 years of rigorous imprisonment for sexually assaulting a 15-year-old girl after misleading her with a false promise of marriage, noting that he had concealed his marital status from the victim. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: BMC mechanical broom raises dust on Western Express Highway, worsening Mumbai air pollution
In yet another instance highlighting the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation&rsquo;s (BMC) alleged role in worsening dust pollution, a mechanical broom vehicle was leading to dust on the Western Express Highway (WEH) near the Kherwadi flyover. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/bmc-mechanical-broom-raises-dust-on-western-express-highway-worsening-mumbai-air-pollution-23611891">Read more.</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: BMC mechanical broom raises dust on Western Express Highway, worsening Mumbai air pollution
In yet another instance highlighting the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation&rsquo;s (BMC) alleged role in worsening dust pollution, a mechanical broom vehicle was leading to dust on the Western Express Highway (WEH) near the Kherwadi flyover. Read more.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: MOFA Act 2025 faces criticism from housing and consumer rights activists
The MOFA (Validation and Amendment) Act, 2025, has triggered strong opposition from housing and consumer rights activists, who allege that the changes tilt the law in favour of developers while weakening protections for flat purchasers. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mofa-act-2025-faces-criticism-from-housing-and-consumer-rights-activists-23611884">Read more.</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: MOFA Act 2025 faces criticism from housing and consumer rights activists
The MOFA (Validation and Amendment) Act, 2025, has triggered strong opposition from housing and consumer rights activists, who allege that the changes tilt the law in favour of developers while weakening protections for flat purchasers. Read more.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: UK national detained at Mumbai airport says free speech was curtailed over social media posts on PM Modi
Dr Sangram Patil, the UK national who was detained for nearly 15 hours by the Mumbai Police after arriving in the city with his wife on January 10, opened up to mid-day about his ordeal, alleging that his freedom of speech was curtailed as he had been raising questions on social media about Prime Minister Narendra Modi&rsquo;s public image and conduct. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/uk-national-detained-at-mumbai-airport-says-free-speech-was-curtailed-over-social-media-posts-on-pm-modi-23611895">Read more.</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: UK national detained at Mumbai airport says free speech was curtailed over social media posts on PM Modi
Dr Sangram Patil, the UK national who was detained for nearly 15 hours by the Mumbai Police after arriving in the city with his wife on January 10, opened up to mid-day about his ordeal, alleging that his freedom of speech was curtailed as he had been raising questions on social media about Prime Minister Narendra Modi&rsquo;s public image and conduct. Read more.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Microphones, large groups barred during door-to-door campaign
The Maharashtra State Election Commission has prohibited civic poll candidates from using microphones and moving in large groups during door-to-door canvassing, citing its decision to allow only limited personal outreach after the end of the public campaign. Opposition parties have criticised the decision, alleging that it weakens restrictions imposed by the election authority itself and allows candidates to continue campaigning in person despite the formal end of public canvassing. Elections to 29 municipal corporations in the state will be held on Thursday. The official public canvassing for the polls ended on Tuesday evening, but the SEC has said that candidates can still visit voters` homes and campaign, provided the number of persons does not exceed five and there is no use of mikes.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Microphones, large groups barred during door-to-door campaign
The Maharashtra State Election Commission has prohibited civic poll candidates from using microphones and moving in large groups during door-to-door canvassing, citing its decision to allow only limited personal outreach after the end of the public campaign. Opposition parties have criticised the decision, alleging that it weakens restrictions imposed by the election authority itself and allows candidates to continue campaigning in person despite the formal end of public canvassing. Elections to 29 municipal corporations in the state will be held on Thursday. The official public canvassing for the polls ended on Tuesday evening, but the SEC has said that candidates can still visit voters` homes and campaign, provided the number of persons does not exceed five and there is no use of mikes.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Pimpri Chinchwad: 19 washing machines confiscated for alleged voter inducement in Ganraj Colony
The authorities on Monday seized 19 washing machines allegedly distributed among the voters of Ganraj Colony, a residential neighbourhood located within Rahatani, Pimpri Chinchwad, ahead of the PCMC elections. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/maharashtra-civic-body-polls-pimpri-chinchwad-19-washing-machines-confiscated-for-alleged-voter-inducement-in-ganraj-colony-23611885">Read more.</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Pimpri Chinchwad: 19 washing machines confiscated for alleged voter inducement in Ganraj Colony
The authorities on Monday seized 19 washing machines allegedly distributed among the voters of Ganraj Colony, a residential neighbourhood located within Rahatani, Pimpri Chinchwad, ahead of the PCMC elections. Read more.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Maharashtra civic body polls: Navi Mumbai and Panvel municipal corporations ready for upcoming January 15 election
With polling day approaching, the Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC) and the Panvel Municipal Corporation (PMC) have declared full preparedness for the civic elections scheduled on January 15, putting in place extensive administrative, security, and technological measures to ensure free, fair, and peaceful voting. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/maharashtra-civic-body-polls-navi-mumbai-and-panvel-municipal-corporations-ready-for-january-15-election-23611890">Read more.</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Maharashtra civic body polls: Navi Mumbai and Panvel municipal corporations ready for upcoming January 15 election
With polling day approaching, the Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC) and the Panvel Municipal Corporation (PMC) have declared full preparedness for the civic elections scheduled on January 15, putting in place extensive administrative, security, and technological measures to ensure free, fair, and peaceful voting. Read more.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: BMC Election 2026: Ruia Park residents in Mumbai`s Juhu announce civic poll boycott over traffic, garbage, and neglect
Residents of the posh Ruia Park Apartments building on Military Road in Juhu have decided to boycott the upcoming Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections, alleging years of neglect by civic authorities. Residents claim that people from the neighbouring Mora Gaon locality dump garbage on the road, block the main entrance to their building, create a nuisance, and make the area unhygienic. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/bmc-election-2026-ruia-park-residents-in-mumbai-s-juhu-announce-civic-poll-boycott-over-traffic-garbage-and-neglect-23611889">Read more.</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: BMC Election 2026: Ruia Park residents in Mumbai`s Juhu announce civic poll boycott over traffic, garbage, and neglect
Residents of the posh Ruia Park Apartments building on Military Road in Juhu have decided to boycott the upcoming Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections, alleging years of neglect by civic authorities. Residents claim that people from the neighbouring Mora Gaon locality dump garbage on the road, block the main entrance to their building, create a nuisance, and make the area unhygienic. Read more.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;BMC Election 2026: Mumbai civic body gears up for 72-hour continuous operations ahead of January 15 polls
With polling day approaching, officials of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation are preparing for nearly 72 hours of continuous work from Wednesday morning to Friday night. The civic headquarters witnessed a flurry of meetings and logistical preparations on Tuesday, a day before the final phase of operations begins ahead of the BMC elections scheduled for January 15. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/bmc-election-2026-mumbai-civic-body-gears-up-for-72-hour-continuous-operations-ahead-of-january-15-polls-23611894">Read more.</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;BMC Election 2026: Mumbai civic body gears up for 72-hour continuous operations ahead of January 15 polls
With polling day approaching, officials of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation are preparing for nearly 72 hours of continuous work from Wednesday morning to Friday night. The civic headquarters witnessed a flurry of meetings and logistical preparations on Tuesday, a day before the final phase of operations begins ahead of the BMC elections scheduled for January 15. Read more.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: BMC elections: Voter photo ID card, 12 other identity proofs valid for polling
Electors in the upcoming Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) polls will be required to present either a voter photo ID card or any one of the 12 alternative identity documents approved by the State Election Commission to cast their vote, officials said. Polling will be held across 227 civic wards from 7.30 am to 5.30 pm on Thursday and counting of votes will take place on Friday. A total of 1,700 candidates are in the fray, including 878 women and 822 men. As many as 1,03,44,315 persons -- 55,15,707 men, 48,26,509 women and 1,099 others -- are eligible to vote.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: BMC elections: Voter photo ID card, 12 other identity proofs valid for polling
Electors in the upcoming Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) polls will be required to present either a voter photo ID card or any one of the 12 alternative identity documents approved by the State Election Commission to cast their vote, officials said. Polling will be held across 227 civic wards from 7.30 am to 5.30 pm on Thursday and counting of votes will take place on Friday. A total of 1,700 candidates are in the fray, including 878 women and 822 men. As many as 1,03,44,315 persons -- 55,15,707 men, 48,26,509 women and 1,099 others -- are eligible to vote.

BMC Election 2026: Key dos and don&rsquo;ts for voters on polling day
Carry your Voter Information Slip issued by the civic body. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/bmc-election-2026-key-dos-and-donts-for-voters-on-polling-day-23611896">Read more.</a>

BMC Election 2026: Key dos and don&rsquo;ts for voters on polling day
Carry your Voter Information Slip issued by the civic body. Read more.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: After BMC win, BJP will push major administrative reforms: CM Fadnavis
Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has told mid-day that once the BJP wins the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections, his priority would be to introduce major administrative reforms. Acknowledging that such changes would face strong resistance, he said the effort was necessary to ensure transparency and efficiency in the civic body. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mid-day-special-bmc-election-2026-mumbai-civic-body-reforms-inevitable-despite-resistance-says-cm-devendra-fadnavis-23611892">Read more.</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: After BMC win, BJP will push major administrative reforms: CM Fadnavis
Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has told mid-day that once the BJP wins the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections, his priority would be to introduce major administrative reforms. Acknowledging that such changes would face strong resistance, he said the effort was necessary to ensure transparency and efficiency in the civic body. Read more.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: "Will once again hoist the saffron flag:" UBT MP Arvind Sawant on Raj and Uddhav Thackeray joining hands for BMC elections
Expressing confidence in winning the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections, Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Arvind Sawant declared that their party will once again hoist the saffron flag in Mumbai by defeating `corrupt forces` in the upcoming polls. Sawant emphasised that the party believes in bringing everyone along, noting that Mumbai has always been an inclusive city, which is why people live peacefully.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: "Will once again hoist the saffron flag:" UBT MP Arvind Sawant on Raj and Uddhav Thackeray joining hands for BMC elections
Expressing confidence in winning the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections, Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Arvind Sawant declared that their party will once again hoist the saffron flag in Mumbai by defeating `corrupt forces` in the upcoming polls. Sawant emphasised that the party believes in bringing everyone along, noting that Mumbai has always been an inclusive city, which is why people live peacefully.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: FIR against school principal for poll duty negligence
An FIR was registered against the principal of a private school in Ambernath area of Thane district after 23 employees of the school failed to attend mandatory training sessions for the Ulhasnagar civic polls, officials said on Tuesday. The complaint was lodged by Ajit Ratna Gowari, Head of the General Administration Department, Ulhasnagar Municipal Corporation. The principal allegedly refused to accept the official orders for her staff. Consequently, all 23 employees remained absent from the training session, according to the complaint.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: FIR against school principal for poll duty negligence
An FIR was registered against the principal of a private school in Ambernath area of Thane district after 23 employees of the school failed to attend mandatory training sessions for the Ulhasnagar civic polls, officials said on Tuesday. The complaint was lodged by Ajit Ratna Gowari, Head of the General Administration Department, Ulhasnagar Municipal Corporation. The principal allegedly refused to accept the official orders for her staff. Consequently, all 23 employees remained absent from the training session, according to the complaint.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: BJP and Shiv Sena workers clash in Thane district; five held
Supporters of Shiv Sena and BJP clashed in civic ward No. 29 during campaigning for the Kalyan-Dombivali municipal corporation, leading to the arrest of five Shivsainiks, police said on Tuesday. The incident occurred on Monday late at night. According to a complaint lodged at Ramnagar police station, Omnath Natekar, the husband of BJP candidate Arya Natekar, was allegedly ambushed by Shiv Sena candidates and a mob of nearly 60 activists. Natekar, a local contractor, claimed he was struck on the head with a sharp weapon and an iron rod while returning from a campaign trail. He is currently receiving treatment at AIIMS Hospital, MIDC.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: BJP and Shiv Sena workers clash in Thane district; five held
Supporters of Shiv Sena and BJP clashed in civic ward No. 29 during campaigning for the Kalyan-Dombivali municipal corporation, leading to the arrest of five Shivsainiks, police said on Tuesday. The incident occurred on Monday late at night. According to a complaint lodged at Ramnagar police station, Omnath Natekar, the husband of BJP candidate Arya Natekar, was allegedly ambushed by Shiv Sena candidates and a mob of nearly 60 activists. Natekar, a local contractor, claimed he was struck on the head with a sharp weapon and an iron rod while returning from a campaign trail. He is currently receiving treatment at AIIMS Hospital, MIDC.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Thane civic polls: Maharashtra minister calls for electing mayor who chants `Jai Shri Ram`
Maharashtra Minister and BJP leader Nitesh Rane on Tuesday raised communal pitch as he appealed to voters to elect a mayor who chants `Jai Shri Ram` in Thane civic polls. If patriotic Hindus remain ignorant, green flowers will be raised on January 16, he said, referring to the counting day. On the last day of campaigning for the civic polls, Rane flagged vote jihad and accused the opponents of seeking votes based on religious fatwas. "We have exposed this vote jihad," he said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Thane civic polls: Maharashtra minister calls for electing mayor who chants `Jai Shri Ram`
Maharashtra Minister and BJP leader Nitesh Rane on Tuesday raised communal pitch as he appealed to voters to elect a mayor who chants `Jai Shri Ram` in Thane civic polls. If patriotic Hindus remain ignorant, green flowers will be raised on January 16, he said, referring to the counting day. On the last day of campaigning for the civic polls, Rane flagged vote jihad and accused the opponents of seeking votes based on religious fatwas. "We have exposed this vote jihad," he said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: DRI seizes drugs valued at Rs 17.55 crore across Maharashtra and Goa; 10 arrested
The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence`s Mumbai Zonal Unit seized various narcotics with an estimated value of Rs 17.55 crore in separate operations across Maharashtra and Goa over the past three days, leading to the arrest of 10 persons, an official said on Tuesday. The seizures included 522.138 kg of ganja, 1.12 kg of cocaine, 3.15 kg of hydroponic weed, and 280 grams of amphetamine, collectively valued at Rs 17.55 crore in the illicit market, the official said. Acting on specific intelligence, DRI officers intercepted a truck at Bhagimahari Toll Plaza near Nagpur on National Highway 47.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: DRI seizes drugs valued at Rs 17.55 crore across Maharashtra and Goa; 10 arrested
The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence`s Mumbai Zonal Unit seized various narcotics with an estimated value of Rs 17.55 crore in separate operations across Maharashtra and Goa over the past three days, leading to the arrest of 10 persons, an official said on Tuesday. The seizures included 522.138 kg of ganja, 1.12 kg of cocaine, 3.15 kg of hydroponic weed, and 280 grams of amphetamine, collectively valued at Rs 17.55 crore in the illicit market, the official said. Acting on specific intelligence, DRI officers intercepted a truck at Bhagimahari Toll Plaza near Nagpur on National Highway 47.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Over 25,000 police personnel on duty on voting, counting days
More than 25,000 police personnel, including senior officers, will be deployed across Mumbai to oversee elections to the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) and vote counting this week, an official said on Tuesday. The security deployment will include 10 Additional Commissioners of Police, 33 Deputy Commissioners of Police (DCPs) and 84 Assistant Commissioners of Police (ACPs) on polling and counting days, he said. Polling for the 227-member BMC will take place on Thursday and votes will be counted the next day.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Over 25,000 police personnel on duty on voting, counting days
More than 25,000 police personnel, including senior officers, will be deployed across Mumbai to oversee elections to the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) and vote counting this week, an official said on Tuesday. The security deployment will include 10 Additional Commissioners of Police, 33 Deputy Commissioners of Police (DCPs) and 84 Assistant Commissioners of Police (ACPs) on polling and counting days, he said. Polling for the 227-member BMC will take place on Thursday and votes will be counted the next day.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Ahead of the Maharashtra civic polls, Maharashtra Navnirman Sena chief Raj Thackeray on Wednesday slammed the State Election Commission (SEC) for allowing door-to-door canvassing after the official campaign for the civic elections ended. The <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/maharashtra-civic-elections-2026-sec-allowed-post-campaign-canvassing-at-govts-behest-says-raj-thackeray-23611981?mumbai-breakingnews" rel="nofollow">MNS </a>chief further claimed that the State Election Commission was helping the ruling Mahayuti win the polls. We are closing the LIVE blog.

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