Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;Traffic restrictions on northbound carriageway of C.D. Barfiwala Road
<a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-mulund-man-arrested-for-assaulting-wife-children-with-pistol-police-say-23610591" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Mumbai Police</a> have announced temporary traffic restrictions on the northbound carriageway of C.D. Barfiwala Road, between Tipu Sultan Junction and Gulmohar Junction, in the Western Suburbs. The closure is due to ongoing work installing flyover pillars, which involves heavy machinery and excavation. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/bmc-election-2026-mumbai-police-to-impose-traffic-restrictions-in-parts-of-city-check-alternate-routes-here-23610730" rel="nofollow">Read More</a>
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Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;Traffic restrictions on northbound carriageway of C.D. Barfiwala Road
Mumbai Police have announced temporary traffic restrictions on the northbound carriageway of C.D. Barfiwala Road, between Tipu Sultan Junction and Gulmohar Junction, in the Western Suburbs. The closure is due to ongoing work installing flyover pillars, which involves heavy machinery and excavation. Read More
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Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Traffic restrictions for vote counting in Dahisar
According to the police, in Dahisar (West), traffic will be temporarily closed near the Rustomjee Cambridge International School and Jaywant Sawant Marg during distribution of EVMs on January 14, polling day on January 15, and vote counting on January 16.
Alternative routes:
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<li>Borivali to Dahisar: via Rokadiya Lane through Gokul Hotel Junction</li>
<li>Dahisar to Borivali: via Deepa Hotel Junction along the riverbank road</li>
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Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Traffic restrictions for vote counting in Dahisar
According to the police, in Dahisar (West), traffic will be temporarily closed near the Rustomjee Cambridge International School and Jaywant Sawant Marg during distribution of EVMs on January 14, polling day on January 15, and vote counting on January 16.
Alternative routes:

Borivali to Dahisar: via Rokadiya Lane through Gokul Hotel Junction
Dahisar to Borivali: via Deepa Hotel Junction along the riverbank road


Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai Police to impose traffic restrictions, check alternate routes
Ahead of the <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/maharashtra-local-body-elections-mns-leader-moves-bombay-high-court-seek-stay-on-unopposed-mahayuti-candidates-victories-23610726" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">BMC Election 2026</a> scheduled on January 15, Mumbai Police on Monday issued a list of traffic restrictions in western suburbs of the city and shared details of alternate routes. In a traffic notification, Mumbai Traffic Police said that in Borivali East, Appasaheb Sidhaye Marg from near Shrikrishna Nagar Bridge to Abhinav Nagar Gate No. 5 will have a `No Parking` zone from January 13, 2026, 7 am, to January 16, 2026, 12 midnight.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai Police to impose traffic restrictions, check alternate routes
Ahead of the BMC Election 2026 scheduled on January 15, Mumbai Police on Monday issued a list of traffic restrictions in western suburbs of the city and shared details of alternate routes. In a traffic notification, Mumbai Traffic Police said that in Borivali East, Appasaheb Sidhaye Marg from near Shrikrishna Nagar Bridge to Abhinav Nagar Gate No. 5 will have a `No Parking` zone from January 13, 2026, 7 am, to January 16, 2026, 12 midnight.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: BJP and Mahayuti leaders defend unopposed wins
Countering the Opposition, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis accused critics of &ldquo;finding excuses&rdquo; due to fear of electoral defeat. &ldquo;They can certainly go to court, but the people&rsquo;s mandate has elected us. Even if they move the court, the people&rsquo;s mandate will prevail,&rdquo; he stated. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/maharashtra-local-body-elections-mns-leader-moves-bombay-high-court-seek-stay-on-unopposed-mahayuti-candidates-victories-23610726" rel="nofollow">Read More</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: BJP and Mahayuti leaders defend unopposed wins
Countering the Opposition, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis accused critics of &ldquo;finding excuses&rdquo; due to fear of electoral defeat. &ldquo;They can certainly go to court, but the people&rsquo;s mandate has elected us. Even if they move the court, the people&rsquo;s mandate will prevail,&rdquo; he stated. Read More

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: MNS leader moves Bombay HC, seek stay on unopposed Mahayuti candidates victories
A dispute over the `unopposed` victories of Mahayuti nominees ahead of the January 15 <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/maharashtra-local-body-election-thane-police-takes-over-2500-preventive-actions-seize-arms-liquor-and-cash-ahead-of-kalyan-dombivli-civic-polls-23610710" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Maharashtra local body elections</a> reached the Bombay High Court on Monday after a Raj Thackeray-led MNS leader moved the Mumbai court. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/maharashtra-local-body-elections-mns-leader-moves-bombay-high-court-seek-stay-on-unopposed-mahayuti-candidates-victories-23610726" rel="nofollow">Read More</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: MNS leader moves Bombay HC, seek stay on unopposed Mahayuti candidates victories
A dispute over the `unopposed` victories of Mahayuti nominees ahead of the January 15 Maharashtra local body elections reached the Bombay High Court on Monday after a Raj Thackeray-led MNS leader moved the Mumbai court. Read More

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Govt will undertake Godavari River Cleaning Mission, establish 150-bed cancer hospital in Nanded
"Nanded will become the third industrial centre in the Marathwada region after Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar and Jalna," the chief minister added. He said the state government will undertake the Godavari River Cleaning Mission and establish a 150-bed cancer hospital in Nanded.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Govt will undertake Godavari River Cleaning Mission, establish 150-bed cancer hospital in Nanded
"Nanded will become the third industrial centre in the Marathwada region after Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar and Jalna," the chief minister added. He said the state government will undertake the Godavari River Cleaning Mission and establish a 150-bed cancer hospital in Nanded.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Fadnavis cites Rs 879 crore civic funding for Nanded
Citing an example of Nanded city, which houses major Sikh shrines, Fadnavis said funds of Rs 879 crore were released for underground drainage, water pipelines, and pumping stations. He said the upcoming Nanded-Jalna Expressway will cut the travel time between Mumbai and Nanded to just eight hours.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Fadnavis cites Rs 879 crore civic funding for Nanded
Citing an example of Nanded city, which houses major Sikh shrines, Fadnavis said funds of Rs 879 crore were released for underground drainage, water pipelines, and pumping stations. He said the upcoming Nanded-Jalna Expressway will cut the travel time between Mumbai and Nanded to just eight hours.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: CM blames Congress for urban strain, promises funds to resolve Jalna water woes
The chief minister said unchecked migration from rural areas increased pressure on civic infrastructure, and Congress-led governments failed to address these challenges. Highlighting key Central and state government initiatives, he said substantial funds have been allocated for drinking water projects and assured that Jalna`s water problems would be resolved.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: CM blames Congress for urban strain, promises funds to resolve Jalna water woes
The chief minister said unchecked migration from rural areas increased pressure on civic infrastructure, and Congress-led governments failed to address these challenges. Highlighting key Central and state government initiatives, he said substantial funds have been allocated for drinking water projects and assured that Jalna`s water problems would be resolved.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Fadnavis campaigns in Marathwada, targets previous governments
Fadnavis campaigned for BJP candidates in the run-up to the January 15 municipal corporation elections and addressed rallies in Jalna, Nanded, and Parbhani in the Marathwada region. "Previous governments in the country forgot the development of cities as they focused more on the development of villages and rural areas. But the Modi government gave funds for urban development through various schemes, as a result of which the face of cities is changing now," Fadnavis said in Nanded.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Fadnavis campaigns in Marathwada, targets previous governments
Fadnavis campaigned for BJP candidates in the run-up to the January 15 municipal corporation elections and addressed rallies in Jalna, Nanded, and Parbhani in the Marathwada region. "Previous governments in the country forgot the development of cities as they focused more on the development of villages and rural areas. But the Modi government gave funds for urban development through various schemes, as a result of which the face of cities is changing now," Fadnavis said in Nanded.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Fadnavis raises pitch for urban infra development, accuses Cong of ignoring cities Life in cities had become unbearable due to a lack of development under the Congress`s rule as the party neglected civic issues for decades, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said on Monday. He said that people in urban centres suffered due to water scarcity, sewage, health issues, and pollution of water resources in the absence of development. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Fadnavis raises pitch for urban infra development, accuses Cong of ignoring citiesLife in cities had become unbearable due to a lack of development under the Congress`s rule as the party neglected civic issues for decades, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said on Monday. He said that people in urban centres suffered due to water scarcity, sewage, health issues, and pollution of water resources in the absence of development. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: HC stays BMC Commissioner&rsquo;s letters deputing court staff for civic polls
The high court held a special hearing on December 30 and stayed Gagrani`s letters directing the staff of subordinate courts to report for civic polls duty, questioning his power and jurisdiction. It had also restrained the BMC commissioner, acting as the district election officer, from issuing any letter/communication to the staff of the high court or subordinate courts requisitioning their services for election duty.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: HC stays BMC Commissioner&rsquo;s letters deputing court staff for civic polls
The high court held a special hearing on December 30 and stayed Gagrani`s letters directing the staff of subordinate courts to report for civic polls duty, questioning his power and jurisdiction. It had also restrained the BMC commissioner, acting as the district election officer, from issuing any letter/communication to the staff of the high court or subordinate courts requisitioning their services for election duty.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: `We will hear from you after the elections,` HC tells BMC
Seemingly unimpressed by the persistence of the civic body, the court said, "So now save yourself. You make arrangements from other sources. We will hear (from) you after the elections."

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: `We will hear from you after the elections,` HC tells BMC
Seemingly unimpressed by the persistence of the civic body, the court said, "So now save yourself. You make arrangements from other sources. We will hear (from) you after the elections."

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Bouncer dies by suicide in Kandivali
A short while ago in Kandivali East, a bouncer allegedly died by suicide. Senior police officers are reaching the spot. More details are awaited

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Bouncer dies by suicide in Kandivali
A short while ago in Kandivali East, a bouncer allegedly died by suicide. Senior police officers are reaching the spot. More details are awaited

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: BMC admits error, withdraws court staff poll duty letters
Senior counsel Ravi Kadam, representing Gagrani, admitted that the directives were an error and informed the court that they had been formally withdrawn. He also informed the court that a letter from a returning officer to draw staff from the sheriff`s office had also been withdrawn.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: BMC admits error, withdraws court staff poll duty letters
Senior counsel Ravi Kadam, representing Gagrani, admitted that the directives were an error and informed the court that they had been formally withdrawn. He also informed the court that a letter from a returning officer to draw staff from the sheriff`s office had also been withdrawn.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: HC takes suo motu action against BMC commissioner over poll duty row
Despite a clear directive, the commissioner shot off another letter to the chief judicial magistrate on December 29, informing that the request for exempting the staff of the subordinate courts had been declined, a move that prompted the High Court to take a suo motu (on its own motion) action. "From which provision do you draw powers? You cannot summon them. You don`t have the powers," the bench asked the BMC commissioner on Monday.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: HC takes suo motu action against BMC commissioner over poll duty row
Despite a clear directive, the commissioner shot off another letter to the chief judicial magistrate on December 29, informing that the request for exempting the staff of the subordinate courts had been declined, a move that prompted the High Court to take a suo motu (on its own motion) action. "From which provision do you draw powers? You cannot summon them. You don`t have the powers," the bench asked the BMC commissioner on Monday.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: HC division bench tells civic chief to &lsquo;save himself&rsquo;, seek alternative staff for polls &nbsp;
A division bench of Chief Justice Shree Chandrashekhar and Justice Gautam Ankhad advised the civic chief to "save himself" and find alternative personnel for the upcoming polls. The entire controversy began in late December 2025, when the commissioner, acting as the District Election Officer, issued letters ordering staff from Mumbai`s subordinate courts to report for election duty despite a letter from the Chief Metropolitan Magistrate and the Registrar (Inspection) informing that the High Court had already taken an administrative decision to exempt court staff.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: HC division bench tells civic chief to &lsquo;save himself&rsquo;, seek alternative staff for polls &nbsp;
A division bench of Chief Justice Shree Chandrashekhar and Justice Gautam Ankhad advised the civic chief to "save himself" and find alternative personnel for the upcoming polls. The entire controversy began in late December 2025, when the commissioner, acting as the District Election Officer, issued letters ordering staff from Mumbai`s subordinate courts to report for election duty despite a letter from the Chief Metropolitan Magistrate and the Registrar (Inspection) informing that the High Court had already taken an administrative decision to exempt court staff.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: BMC chief admits mistake in deploying court staff for poll duty; get HC rap Admitting it was a "mistake" to overstep his jurisdiction, Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) Commissioner Bhushan Gagrani on Monday informed Bombay High Court that he withdrew directives that had asked subordinate court staff to report for election duty. This decision followed a strong reprimand from the court, which questioned the legal basis for Gagrani`s actions. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: BMC chief admits mistake in deploying court staff for poll duty; get HC rapAdmitting it was a "mistake" to overstep his jurisdiction, Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) Commissioner Bhushan Gagrani on Monday informed Bombay High Court that he withdrew directives that had asked subordinate court staff to report for election duty. This decision followed a strong reprimand from the court, which questioned the legal basis for Gagrani`s actions. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: BMC chief admits mistake in deploying court staff for poll duty; get HC rap&nbsp;
Admitting it was a "mistake" to overstep his jurisdiction, Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) Commissioner Bhushan Gagrani on Monday informed Bombay High Court that he withdrew directives that had asked subordinate court staff to report for election duty. (PTI)&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: BMC chief admits mistake in deploying court staff for poll duty; get HC rap&nbsp;
Admitting it was a "mistake" to overstep his jurisdiction, Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) Commissioner Bhushan Gagrani on Monday informed Bombay High Court that he withdrew directives that had asked subordinate court staff to report for election duty. (PTI)&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Three held for chain-snatching in Navi Mumbai&nbsp;
Three history-sheeters have been arrested in connection with a series of chain-snatching incidents in Navi Mumbai, police said on Monday. The crime branch has recovered stolen valuables worth Rs 9.93 lakh from the accused, who were involved in four cases, an official said. (PTI)&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Three held for chain-snatching in Navi Mumbai&nbsp;
Three history-sheeters have been arrested in connection with a series of chain-snatching incidents in Navi Mumbai, police said on Monday. The crime branch has recovered stolen valuables worth Rs 9.93 lakh from the accused, who were involved in four cases, an official said. (PTI)&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Unopposed civic poll wins: BJP-led Mahayuti`s greed for power `swallowing democracy`, says Sapkal&nbsp;
The BJP-led Mahayuti`s greed for power has reached the point of "swallowing democracy", Maharashtra Congress chief Harshwardhav Sapkal said on Monday amid a fierce debate over unopposed wins of 68 candidates of the ruling alliance even before voting for the January 15 civic polls. (PTI)&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Unopposed civic poll wins: BJP-led Mahayuti`s greed for power `swallowing democracy`, says Sapkal&nbsp;
The BJP-led Mahayuti`s greed for power has reached the point of "swallowing democracy", Maharashtra Congress chief Harshwardhav Sapkal said on Monday amid a fierce debate over unopposed wins of 68 candidates of the ruling alliance even before voting for the January 15 civic polls. (PTI)&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: HC restrains BMC commissioner from issuing poll duty orders to court staff
It had also restrained the BMC commissioner, acting as the district election officer, from issuing any letter/communication to the staff of the high court or subordinate courts requisitioning their services for election duty. The bench on Monday questioned how the civic chief could issue such directives.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: HC restrains BMC commissioner from issuing poll duty orders to court staff
It had also restrained the BMC commissioner, acting as the district election officer, from issuing any letter/communication to the staff of the high court or subordinate courts requisitioning their services for election duty. The bench on Monday questioned how the civic chief could issue such directives.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: HC stays civic chief&rsquo;s order on court staff poll duty
A bench of Chief Justice Shree Chandrashekhar and Justice Gautam Ankhad asked the civic chief to "save" himself and make arrangements from other sources. The HC, in a suo motu (on its own) action last week, stayed Gagrani`s letters directing the staff of subordinate courts to report for civic polls duty, questioning his power and jurisdiction.&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: HC stays civic chief&rsquo;s order on court staff poll duty
A bench of Chief Justice Shree Chandrashekhar and Justice Gautam Ankhad asked the civic chief to "save" himself and make arrangements from other sources. The HC, in a suo motu (on its own) action last week, stayed Gagrani`s letters directing the staff of subordinate courts to report for civic polls duty, questioning his power and jurisdiction.&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: HC pulls up BMC chief for requisitioning court staff for election duty
Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) commissioner Bhushan Gagrani on Monday admitted that he made a "mistake" requisitioning court staff for poll duty after the Bombay High Court pulled him up for overstepping his jurisdiction. (PTI)&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: HC pulls up BMC chief for requisitioning court staff for election duty
Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) commissioner Bhushan Gagrani on Monday admitted that he made a "mistake" requisitioning court staff for poll duty after the Bombay High Court pulled him up for overstepping his jurisdiction. (PTI)&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Voter awareness drive held at Mumbadevi temple
Ahead of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation General Election 2026, the Systematic Voters&rsquo; Education and Electoral Participation (SVEEP) programme is being implemented to create awareness among voters. Under this initiative, voter awareness was spread on Monday through a street play in the Mumbadevi Temple area. An awareness rally was also organised.&nbsp;
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Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Voter awareness drive held at Mumbadevi temple
Ahead of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation General Election 2026, the Systematic Voters&rsquo; Education and Electoral Participation (SVEEP) programme is being implemented to create awareness among voters. Under this initiative, voter awareness was spread on Monday through a street play in the Mumbadevi Temple area. An awareness rally was also organised.&nbsp;


Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Narwekar dismisses allegations as baseless, politically motivated
Narwekar, the BJP MLA from Colaba in South Mumbai, has dismissed the charges as "baseless" and politically motivated. Responding to the latest developments, Narwekar on Monday said that the Janata Dal (Secular) withdrew its complaint after the nomination papers of two of its three candidates were accepted for the civic polls scheduled on January 15. "The party itself informed the State Election Commissioner that it is withdrawing its complaint as two out of the three <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/maharashtra-assembly-winter-session-speaker-narwekar-calls-ev-toll-collection-illegal-orders-waiver-in-8-days-23607114" rel="nofollow">nominations</a> have been accepted," Narwekar told reporters here.&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Narwekar dismisses allegations as baseless, politically motivated
Narwekar, the BJP MLA from Colaba in South Mumbai, has dismissed the charges as "baseless" and politically motivated. Responding to the latest developments, Narwekar on Monday said that the Janata Dal (Secular) withdrew its complaint after the nomination papers of two of its three candidates were accepted for the civic polls scheduled on January 15. "The party itself informed the State Election Commissioner that it is withdrawing its complaint as two out of the three nominations have been accepted," Narwekar told reporters here.&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Opposition alleges poll irregularities, code breach by Narwekar
Rathod maintained that while the JD(S) may have stepped back, his complaint before the State Election Commission remains and he intends to take it to its logical conclusion. Various Opposition parties have accused Narwekar of violating the model code of conduct in force for civic polls, interfering in nomination process and tampering with CCTV footage linked to the exercise.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Opposition alleges poll irregularities, code breach by Narwekar
Rathod maintained that while the JD(S) may have stepped back, his complaint before the State Election Commission remains and he intends to take it to its logical conclusion. Various Opposition parties have accused Narwekar of violating the model code of conduct in force for civic polls, interfering in nomination process and tampering with CCTV footage linked to the exercise.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: BMC polls: JD(S) withdraws complaint; ex-MP Rathod to pursue fight against speaker Narwekar&nbsp;
The Janata Dal (Secular) has withdrawn its complaint over alleged irregularities in the nomination process in the Colaba area of Mumbai for the upcoming city civic polls, Maharashtra assembly speaker Rahul Narwekar said on Monday. Former MP Haribhau Rathod, however, asserted that he would pursue his personal complaint in the matter against Narwekar. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: BMC polls: JD(S) withdraws complaint; ex-MP Rathod to pursue fight against speaker Narwekar&nbsp;
The Janata Dal (Secular) has withdrawn its complaint over alleged irregularities in the nomination process in the Colaba area of Mumbai for the upcoming city civic polls, Maharashtra assembly speaker Rahul Narwekar said on Monday. Former MP Haribhau Rathod, however, asserted that he would pursue his personal complaint in the matter against Narwekar. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Congress promises affordable BEST services, halt depot closures
"We have included nine points in this manifesto of the Congress party that we will implement after coming into power in the corporation. These points will ensure that the people of Mumbai receive BEST services at affordable prices... Only 600 BEST buses are currently running; all the rest are private buses. We will stop this practice of shutting down depots and turning them into malls and buildings", he said.&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Congress promises affordable BEST services, halt depot closures
"We have included nine points in this manifesto of the Congress party that we will implement after coming into power in the corporation. These points will ensure that the people of Mumbai receive BEST services at affordable prices... Only 600 BEST buses are currently running; all the rest are private buses. We will stop this practice of shutting down depots and turning them into malls and buildings", he said.&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: BEST Is Mumbai&rsquo;s lifeline, civic body is selling it out: Patel
Speaking to ANI on Sunday, Patel described BEST <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-well-bring-it-back-say-best-double-decker-bus-fans-as-revival-push-gathers-steam-23604030" rel="nofollow">buses</a> as the "lifeline" of Mumbai after the local train network and accused municipal authorities of "selling them out." He highlighted several administrative changes in the system, saying, "Regarding the work of removing our brothers and sisters who worked within the BEST (Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport) and replacing them with contract workers, and the work of looting people by installing smart meters."&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: BEST Is Mumbai&rsquo;s lifeline, civic body is selling it out: Patel
Speaking to ANI on Sunday, Patel described BEST buses as the "lifeline" of Mumbai after the local train network and accused municipal authorities of "selling them out." He highlighted several administrative changes in the system, saying, "Regarding the work of removing our brothers and sisters who worked within the BEST (Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport) and replacing them with contract workers, and the work of looting people by installing smart meters."&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: "Only 600 BEST buses running in Mumbai, rest are private": Congress leader Amin Patel
Congress leader Amin Patel criticised the increasing privatisation of bus services in Mumbai, claiming that only 600 BEST (Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport) buses are currently operational while private buses dominate the city. (ANI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: "Only 600 BEST buses running in Mumbai, rest are private": Congress leader Amin Patel
Congress leader Amin Patel criticised the increasing privatisation of bus services in Mumbai, claiming that only 600 BEST (Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport) buses are currently operational while private buses dominate the city. (ANI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Trump comments on India&rsquo;s Russian oil imports, flags tariff option
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<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WATCH?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc-Etfw">#WATCH</a> | On India&rsquo;s Russian oil imports, US President Donald J Trump says, "... They wanted to make me happy, basically... PM Modi`s a very good man. He`s a good guy. He knew I was not happy. It was important to make me happy. They do trade, and we can raise tariffs on them very&hellip; <a href="https://t.co/OxOoj69sx3">pic.twitter.com/OxOoj69sx3</a>
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Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Trump comments on India&rsquo;s Russian oil imports, flags tariff option
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#WATCH | On India&rsquo;s Russian oil imports, US President Donald J Trump says, "... They wanted to make me happy, basically... PM Modi`s a very good man. He`s a good guy. He knew I was not happy. It was important to make me happy. They do trade, and we can raise tariffs on them very&hellip; pic.twitter.com/OxOoj69sx3
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Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Dispute over chief&rsquo;s position triggers scuffle at Dhule Gurudwara&nbsp;&nbsp;
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Dhule, Maharashtra | ASP Ajay Deore says, "Today at Guru Nanak Sabha Gurudwara, Dhule, a scuffle broke out between two groups on a dispute over the chief&rsquo;s position. The situation is now fully under control. Several complainants have proceeded to the police station to register&hellip; <a href="https://t.co/aGX8vM1Cx3">pic.twitter.com/aGX8vM1Cx3</a>
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Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Dispute over chief&rsquo;s position triggers scuffle at Dhule Gurudwara&nbsp;&nbsp;
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Dhule, Maharashtra | ASP Ajay Deore says, "Today at Guru Nanak Sabha Gurudwara, Dhule, a scuffle broke out between two groups on a dispute over the chief&rsquo;s position. The situation is now fully under control. Several complainants have proceeded to the police station to register&hellip; pic.twitter.com/aGX8vM1Cx3
&mdash; ANI (@ANI) January 5, 2026


Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai city wakes up to a layer of haze this morning&nbsp;&nbsp;
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<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WATCH?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc-Etfw">#WATCH</a> | Maharashtra: Mumbai city wakes up to a layer of haze this morning. Visuals around Bandra Reclamation. CPCB (Central Pollution Control Board) claims that the AQI (Air Quality Index) around the area is at 132, which has been categorised as `moderate.` <a href="https://t.co/sQUXYHMIY8">pic.twitter.com/sQUXYHMIY8</a>
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Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai city wakes up to a layer of haze this morning&nbsp;&nbsp;
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#WATCH | Maharashtra: Mumbai city wakes up to a layer of haze this morning. Visuals around Bandra Reclamation.CPCB (Central Pollution Control Board) claims that the AQI (Air Quality Index) around the area is at 132, which has been categorised as `moderate.` pic.twitter.com/sQUXYHMIY8
&mdash; ANI (@ANI) January 5, 2026




Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;Shinde to hold Thane roadshow as Uddhav, Raj Thackeray campaign together
Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde will hold a roadshow in Thane this evening. Meanwhile, Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray and MNS president Raj Thackeray are set to campaign jointly across Lalbaug, Parel and Sewri later today as part of their combined push for the upcoming BMC elections. Via Sanjeev Shivadekar

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;Shinde to hold Thane roadshow as Uddhav, Raj Thackeray campaign together
Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde will hold a roadshow in Thane this evening. Meanwhile, Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray and MNS president Raj Thackeray are set to campaign jointly across Lalbaug, Parel and Sewri later today as part of their combined push for the upcoming BMC elections. Via Sanjeev Shivadekar

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Ajit Pawar highlights taffic, water problems in Pune
Ajit Pawar further flagged the issues of traffic, water management, and the lack of civic amenities in Pune, and blamed the Municipal Corporation for not addressing them.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Ajit Pawar highlights taffic, water problems in Pune
Ajit Pawar further flagged the issues of traffic, water management, and the lack of civic amenities in Pune, and blamed the Municipal Corporation for not addressing them.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Funds not issue, civic body leadership is: Ajit Pawar
"Both the Central and State governments are providing ample funds for development works across every corner of Maharashtra. No development scheme is being kept pending by either the Centre or the State. But the question is, what has been the condition of the municipal corporations that have remained under the same leadership for the past several years?" Ajit Pawar said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Funds not issue, civic body leadership is: Ajit Pawar
"Both the Central and State governments are providing ample funds for development works across every corner of Maharashtra. No development scheme is being kept pending by either the Centre or the State. But the question is, what has been the condition of the municipal corporations that have remained under the same leadership for the past several years?" Ajit Pawar said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Ajit Pawar says funds available, implementation lacking at civic level
Ajit Pawar, who is part of the <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/news/india-news/article/maharashtra-local-body-elections-ncp-chief-ajit-pawar-accuses-bjp-of-stalling-punes-development-ravindra-chavan-hits-back-23610490" rel="nofollow">Mahayuti</a> alliance but decided to fight the PMC elections with his Sharad Pawar`s NCP (SP), said that the Central and state governments are providing "ample" funds, but the implementation has not been realised at the local level.&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Ajit Pawar says funds available, implementation lacking at civic level
Ajit Pawar, who is part of the Mahayuti alliance but decided to fight the PMC elections with his Sharad Pawar`s NCP (SP), said that the Central and state governments are providing "ample" funds, but the implementation has not been realised at the local level.&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: "No fault of Central, State govt, question about local leadership": Ajit Pawer on contesting against Mahayuti in PMC polls&nbsp;
Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) chief and Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar justified his decision to fight the Mahayuti alliance in the Pune Municipal Corporation elections, flagging several issues in local leadership that are affecting Pune`s development. (ANI)&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: "No fault of Central, State govt, question about local leadership": Ajit Pawer on contesting against Mahayuti in PMC polls&nbsp;
Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) chief and Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar justified his decision to fight the Mahayuti alliance in the Pune Municipal Corporation elections, flagging several issues in local leadership that are affecting Pune`s development. (ANI)&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates | "No fault of Central, State govt, question about local leadership": Ajit Pawar on contesting against Mahayuti in PMC polls 
Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) chief and Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar justified his decision to fight the Mahayuti alliance in the Pune Municipal Corporation elections, flagging several issues in local leadership that are affecting Pune`s development. (ANI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates | "No fault of Central, State govt, question about local leadership": Ajit Pawar on contesting against Mahayuti in PMC polls
Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) chief and Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar justified his decision to fight the Mahayuti alliance in the Pune Municipal Corporation elections, flagging several issues in local leadership that are affecting Pune`s development. (ANI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Chirag Nagar families protest proposed memorial ahead of civic polls 
Ghatkopar&rsquo;s Chirag Nagar residents who have been asking SRA since 2023 to be shifted to better areas, refuse to move now after being threatened; say they won&rsquo;t vote till their demands are met. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/bmc-election-2026-no-homes-no-votes-mumbai-s-chirag-nagar-families-protest-proposed-memorial-ahead-of-civic-polls-23610598" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Read more</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Chirag Nagar families protest proposed memorial ahead of civic polls
Ghatkopar&rsquo;s Chirag Nagar residents who have been asking SRA since 2023 to be shifted to better areas, refuse to move now after being threatened; say they won&rsquo;t vote till their demands are met. Read more

Mumbai News LIVE Updates | "Fight directly with BJP, Shinde`s Sena": Senior NCP leader Nawab Malik ahead of BMC polls
Senior Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Nawab Malik stated that his party`s primary electoral opponents in the 2026 Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections are the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Shiv Sena. (ANI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates | "Fight directly with BJP, Shinde`s Sena": Senior NCP leader Nawab Malik ahead of BMC polls
Senior Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Nawab Malik stated that his party`s primary electoral opponents in the 2026 Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections are the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Shiv Sena. (ANI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: CBI court sentences three years imprisonment to 2 former officials of Pune bank 
A Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) court in Pune has sentenced two former officials of the Central Bank of India (CBI) of Pimpri branch to three years of rigorous imprisonment in a bank fraud case. (ANI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: CBI court sentences three years imprisonment to 2 former officials of Pune bank
A Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) court in Pune has sentenced two former officials of the Central Bank of India (CBI) of Pimpri branch to three years of rigorous imprisonment in a bank fraud case. (ANI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates | "Their only aim is to destroy love, spread hatred": AIMIM`s Waris Pathan on Bhagwat`s "Love Jihad" remarks 
All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) national spokesperson Waris Pathan has accused the Sangh Parivar of spreading "hatred and targeting Muslims every day". (ANI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates | "Their only aim is to destroy love, spread hatred": AIMIM`s Waris Pathan on Bhagwat`s "Love Jihad" remarks
All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) national spokesperson Waris Pathan has accused the Sangh Parivar of spreading "hatred and targeting Muslims every day". (ANI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Shaina NC slams Aaditya Thackeray, accuses him of regressive thinking
Shiv Sena leader Shaina NC launched a scathing attack on Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray, accusing him of possessing "regressive thoughts". (ANI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Shaina NC slams Aaditya Thackeray, accuses him of regressive thinking
Shiv Sena leader Shaina NC launched a scathing attack on Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray, accusing him of possessing "regressive thoughts". (ANI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: A dispute over the `unopposed` victories of Mahayuti nominees ahead of the January 15 <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/maharashtra-local-body-election-thane-police-takes-over-2500-preventive-actions-seize-arms-liquor-and-cash-ahead-of-kalyan-dombivli-civic-polls-23610710" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Maharashtra local body elections</a> reached the Bombay High Court on Monday after a Raj Thackeray-led MNS leader moved the Mumbai court.&nbsp;We are closing the LIVE blog now

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