Mumbai News LIVE Updates: MU to launch high-precision CORS station with Survey of India
<a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-university-to-hold-annual-convocation-on-january-17-over-1-5-lakh-graduates-to-receive-degrees-577-phds-to-be-awarded-23608364" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Mumbai University</a> has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Survey of India to enhance academic, research, and technical collaboration. An official statement said that under the agreement, a state-of-the-art Continuously Operating Reference Station (CORS) will be established on the university campus, marking a significant boost for precision in GPS-based surveying, mapping, and geolocation. The new CORS will provide centimetre-level accuracy in real-time for geospatial data, benefiting government departments, private surveyors, engineers, researchers, and students.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: MU to launch high-precision CORS station with Survey of India
Mumbai University has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Survey of India to enhance academic, research, and technical collaboration. An official statement said that under the agreement, a state-of-the-art Continuously Operating Reference Station (CORS) will be established on the university campus, marking a significant boost for precision in GPS-based surveying, mapping, and geolocation. The new CORS will provide centimetre-level accuracy in real-time for geospatial data, benefiting government departments, private surveyors, engineers, researchers, and students.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Final electoral roll ready, polling stations updated
The final electoral roll for the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mid-day-s-know-your-ward-series-bmc-elections-2026-inside-mumbai-s-p-north-south-and-east-wards-23611068" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Election 2026</a>, including photographs, has been prepared, and polling stations have been finalised, officials said on Thursday. Changes at certain polling locations have also been made, and Additional Municipal Commissioner (City) Dr Ashwini Joshi directed officials to immediately inform political parties and candidates. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/bmc-election-2026-electoral-rolls-evm-verification-and-counting-staff-finalised-23611165" rel="nofollow">Read More</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Final electoral roll ready, polling stations updated
The final electoral roll for the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) Election 2026, including photographs, has been prepared, and polling stations have been finalised, officials said on Thursday. Changes at certain polling locations have also been made, and Additional Municipal Commissioner (City) Dr Ashwini Joshi directed officials to immediately inform political parties and candidates. Read More

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: `I campaigned for Modi in 2014 and 2019; now he wants to finish Shiv Sena`, says Uddhav
Shiv Sena (UBT) chief <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/fadnavis-shouldnt-talk-corruption-uddhav-raj-thackeray-interview-sparks-political-firestorm-ahead-of-bmc-elections-2026-23610965" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Uddhav Thackeray</a> on Thursday said he had campaigned to make Narendra Modi the prime minister in 2014 and 2019, but accused the latter of trying to destroy his party. &ldquo;I am sad and angry that I campaigned for Modi ji in 2014 and 2019. Even after helping him twice, he broke my party,&rdquo; Thackeray told PTI. &ldquo;I was saying that he should be made the prime minister. Now, he is saying that I should be finished,&rdquo; he said, adding, &ldquo;People have started to realise these two things.&rdquo; <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/bmc-election-2026-will-never-part-ways-with-raj-thackeray-says-shiv-sena-ubt-chief-uddhav-23611175" rel="nofollow">Read More</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: `I campaigned for Modi in 2014 and 2019; now he wants to finish Shiv Sena`, says Uddhav
Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray on Thursday said he had campaigned to make Narendra Modi the prime minister in 2014 and 2019, but accused the latter of trying to destroy his party. &ldquo;I am sad and angry that I campaigned for Modi ji in 2014 and 2019. Even after helping him twice, he broke my party,&rdquo; Thackeray told PTI. &ldquo;I was saying that he should be made the prime minister. Now, he is saying that I should be finished,&rdquo; he said, adding, &ldquo;People have started to realise these two things.&rdquo; Read More

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: `Will never part ways with Raj Thackeray,&rsquo; says Uddhav
The reunion of the two Thackeray cousins for the BMC Election 2026 has raised questions over whether the alliance would be short-lived. Putting an end to speculation, Shiv Sena (UBT) chief <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/bmc-election-2026-shiv-sena-ubt-chief-uddhav-thackeray-and-mns-president-raj-thackeray-to-hold-joint-public-rally-in-mumbais-shivaji-park-on-jan-11-23610993?business-stock-market-articles-breakingnews" rel="nofollow">Uddhav</a><a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/bmc-election-2026-shiv-sena-ubt-chief-uddhav-thackeray-and-mns-president-raj-thackeray-to-hold-joint-public-rally-in-mumbais-shivaji-park-on-jan-11-23610993?business-stock-market-articles-breakingnews" rel="nofollow"> Thackeray</a> on Thursday said that he and MNS chief Raj Thackeray will never part ways, news agency PTI reported. While talking to the media on Thursday, Uddhav said, &ldquo;Till the time we came together, people used to ask us as to why we are not coming together. Now they are asking why we have come together and for how long we will stay together." <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/bmc-election-2026-will-never-part-ways-with-raj-thackeray-says-shiv-sena-ubt-chief-uddhav-23611175" rel="nofollow">Read More</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: `Will never part ways with Raj Thackeray,&rsquo; says Uddhav
The reunion of the two Thackeray cousins for the BMC Election 2026 has raised questions over whether the alliance would be short-lived. Putting an end to speculation, Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray on Thursday said that he and MNS chief Raj Thackeray will never part ways, news agency PTI reported. While talking to the media on Thursday, Uddhav said, &ldquo;Till the time we came together, people used to ask us as to why we are not coming together. Now they are asking why we have come together and for how long we will stay together." Read More

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Uddhav Thackeray says,` Will never part ways with Raj Thackeray`
The reunion of two cousins for the BMC election 2026 has surely raised a lot of questions. Clearing the doubt, Shiv Sena (UBT) chief <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/bmc-election-2026-shiv-sena-ubt-chief-uddhav-thackeray-and-mns-president-raj-thackeray-to-hold-joint-public-rally-in-mumbais-shivaji-park-on-jan-11-23610993?business-stock-market-articles-breakingnews" rel="nofollow">Uddhav</a><a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/bmc-election-2026-shiv-sena-ubt-chief-uddhav-thackeray-and-mns-president-raj-thackeray-to-hold-joint-public-rally-in-mumbais-shivaji-park-on-jan-11-23610993?business-stock-market-articles-breakingnews" rel="nofollow"> Thackeray</a> on Thursday said that he and MNS chief Raj Thackeray will never part ways. While talking to the media on Thursday, Uddhav said, &ldquo;Till the time we came together, people used to ask us as to why we are not coming together. Now they are asking why we have come together and for how long we will stay together,&rdquo; as cited by news agency PTI. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/bmc-election-2026-shiv-sena-ubt-chief-uddhav-thackeray-says-will-never-part-ways-with-raj-thackeray-23611175" rel="nofollow">Read More</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Uddhav Thackeray says,` Will never part ways with Raj Thackeray`
The reunion of two cousins for the BMC election 2026 has surely raised a lot of questions. Clearing the doubt, Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray on Thursday said that he and MNS chief Raj Thackeray will never part ways. While talking to the media on Thursday, Uddhav said, &ldquo;Till the time we came together, people used to ask us as to why we are not coming together. Now they are asking why we have come together and for how long we will stay together,&rdquo; as cited by news agency PTI. Read More

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Sapkal says, `BJP is power-hungry, can align with anyone`
Speaking to reporters after a campaign meeting ahead of the January 15 local body elections, Harshwardhan Sapkal referred to recent political developments in Ambernath, where Congress councillors joined hands with the BJP after the municipal polls. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/maharashtra-local-body-elections-power-hungry-bjp-can-align-with-anyone-has-become-congress-yukt-says-sapkal-23611173" rel="nofollow">Read More</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Sapkal says, `BJP is power-hungry, can align with anyone`
Speaking to reporters after a campaign meeting ahead of the January 15 local body elections, Harshwardhan Sapkal referred to recent political developments in Ambernath, where Congress councillors joined hands with the BJP after the municipal polls. Read More

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Court acquits all eight accused of killing construction contractor
In a different scenario, a Mumbai court on Wednesday acquitted all eight accused nearly ten years after <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-crime-news/article/2015-film-city-murder-case-mumbai-court-acquits-all-eight-accused-nearly-10-years-after-killing-of-man-in-aarey-23611019?lifestyle-science-technology-breakingnews" rel="nofollow">film set construction contractor Raju Shinde </a>was shot dead in Aarey Colony. As per the reports, the accused were initially arrested by Mumbai Police in connection with the 2015 Film City murder case, and nearly 10 years later, the sessions court on Monday acquitted all eight accused in the case.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Court acquits all eight accused of killing construction contractor
In a different scenario, a Mumbai court on Wednesday acquitted all eight accused nearly ten years after film set construction contractor Raju Shinde was shot dead in Aarey Colony. As per the reports, the accused were initially arrested by Mumbai Police in connection with the 2015 Film City murder case, and nearly 10 years later, the sessions court on Monday acquitted all eight accused in the case.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Thane MACT directs MSRTC to pay Rs 36.31 lakh to family of accident victim
Earlier this week, the <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/thane-mact-awards-rs-13-85-lakh-compensation-to-kin-of-security-guard-killed-in-accident-23600293" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Motor Accident Claims Tribunal</a> (MACT) in Thane directed the Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC) to pay ₹36.31 lakh in compensation to the family of a man who died following a collision between his motorcycle and an ST bus in 2020, news agency PTI reported. In an order passed on January 1, Thane MACT member R. V. Mohite held that while the <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/maharashtra-thane-court-acquits-two-in-msrtc-driver-assault-case-citing-lack-of-evidence-23605328" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">MSRTC bus driver </a>was primarily responsible for the accident, the deceased had also contributed to the collision.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Thane MACT directs MSRTC to pay Rs 36.31 lakh to family of accident victim
Earlier this week, the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal (MACT) in Thane directed the Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC) to pay ₹36.31 lakh in compensation to the family of a man who died following a collision between his motorcycle and an ST bus in 2020, news agency PTI reported. In an order passed on January 1, Thane MACT member R. V. Mohite held that while the MSRTC bus driver was primarily responsible for the accident, the deceased had also contributed to the collision.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Thane Lok Adalat settles over 3 lakh cases, awards Rs 754.85 crore to litigants
The Lok Adalat in Maharashtra&rsquo;s Thane district settled 3,07,255 cases in 2025 and awarded <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/thane-mact-directs-msrtc-to-pay-rs-36-31-lakh-to-family-of-accident-victim-23610570" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">compensation </a>amounting to Rs 754.85 crore, news agency PTI reported, quoting an official on Thursday. Lok Adalats function as an alternative dispute resolution mechanism, offering a faster and cost-effective way to settle disputes, both those pending in courts and matters at the pre-litigation stage, through conciliation and compromise. Awards passed by Lok Adalats carry the same legal status as decrees of a civil court.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Thane Lok Adalat settles over 3 lakh cases, awards Rs 754.85 crore to litigants
The Lok Adalat in Maharashtra&rsquo;s Thane district settled 3,07,255 cases in 2025 and awarded compensation amounting to Rs 754.85 crore, news agency PTI reported, quoting an official on Thursday. Lok Adalats function as an alternative dispute resolution mechanism, offering a faster and cost-effective way to settle disputes, both those pending in courts and matters at the pre-litigation stage, through conciliation and compromise. Awards passed by Lok Adalats carry the same legal status as decrees of a civil court.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Four killed, six injured in road accident in Nashik district
Four people, three of them from Rajasthan, were killed and six others injured in a head-on <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/thane-mact-directs-msrtc-to-pay-rs-36-31-lakh-to-family-of-accident-victim-23610570" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">collision </a>between two cars in Nashik district of Maharashtra on Wednesday afternoon, police said, reported news agency PTI. The accident occurred on a national highway in Dindori taluka of the district, they said.
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Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Four killed, six injured in road accident in Nashik district
Four people, three of them from Rajasthan, were killed and six others injured in a head-on collision between two cars in Nashik district of Maharashtra on Wednesday afternoon, police said, reported news agency PTI. The accident occurred on a national highway in Dindori taluka of the district, they said.
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Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Seven passengers&rsquo; car overturns en route to Ujjain, three die near Jalgaon
Three people were killed and four others injured after their car overturned in Maharashtra&rsquo;s Jalgaon district, around 490 kilometres from <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-bmw-crash-case-survivor-pradeep-nakhwa-says-family-was-threatened-after-wife-s-death-23608755?button=next" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Mumbai</a>, an official said on Thursday. The accident occurred late Wednesday night at the Kannad ghat section in Chalisgaon. The seven passengers, who were from Shevgaon in Ahilyanagar, were travelling to Ujjain in neighbouring Madhya Pradesh, the official added, reported news agency PTI.&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Seven passengers&rsquo; car overturns en route to Ujjain, three die near Jalgaon
Three people were killed and four others injured after their car overturned in Maharashtra&rsquo;s Jalgaon district, around 490 kilometres from Mumbai, an official said on Thursday. The accident occurred late Wednesday night at the Kannad ghat section in Chalisgaon. The seven passengers, who were from Shevgaon in Ahilyanagar, were travelling to Ujjain in neighbouring Madhya Pradesh, the official added, reported news agency PTI.&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Murders, fatal accidents see decline last year
The figures for murders and attempted murders stood at 31 and 16, respectively, last year. In 2024, the district had registered 35 murders and 28 attempted murders. Fatal road accidents dropped to 274 last year from 347 in the year before. Injuries due to road accidents marginally rose to 277 in 2025 from 273 in 2024, he added.&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Murders, fatal accidents see decline last year
The figures for murders and attempted murders stood at 31 and 16, respectively, last year. In 2024, the district had registered 35 murders and 28 attempted murders. Fatal road accidents dropped to 274 last year from 347 in the year before. Injuries due to road accidents marginally rose to 277 in 2025 from 273 in 2024, he added.&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Police detect nearly 90 pc of registered crimes
A total of 2,121 crimes were registered under "category 1 to 5" last year, of which 1,894 (89 per cent) were detected. In 2024, the district police had detected 1,889 of the 2,141 cases, he said. Conviction rate improved by 2 percentage points to 59 per cent.&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Police detect nearly 90 pc of registered crimes
A total of 2,121 crimes were registered under "category 1 to 5" last year, of which 1,894 (89 per cent) were detected. In 2024, the district police had detected 1,889 of the 2,141 cases, he said. Conviction rate improved by 2 percentage points to 59 per cent.&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Crime detection rate in Palghar touches 89 pc in 2025; road accident deaths decline&nbsp;
Crime detection rate in Maharashtra`s <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-crime-news/article/palghar-5-year-old-girl-rape-and-murder-man-on-the-run-for-18-years-held-from-uttar-pradesh-23607598" rel="nofollow">Palghar</a> district rose to 89 per cent in 2025, while road accident deaths saw a decline during the year, a senior police official has said. Releasing their annual performance report for 2025 on Wednesday, Superintendent of Police Yatish Deshmukh stated that violent crimes also came down. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Crime detection rate in Palghar touches 89 pc in 2025; road accident deaths decline&nbsp;
Crime detection rate in Maharashtra`s Palghar district rose to 89 per cent in 2025, while road accident deaths saw a decline during the year, a senior police official has said. Releasing their annual performance report for 2025 on Wednesday, Superintendent of Police Yatish Deshmukh stated that violent crimes also came down. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: BJP fulfilled most poll promises in Pune: Mohol
Addressing a press conference, Mohol said, "We have managed to achieve most of what we promised in the last manifesto. We had assured Punekars about Metro train service, equitable water distribution and riverfront <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/bmc-election-2026-bjp-local-alliances-with-opposite-parties-trigger-leadership-disapproval-in-maharashtra-23611063" rel="nofollow">development</a>. We have managed to deliver on these promises." Projects under the smart city initiative have been built in parts of the city, such as Balewadi and Baner, as per the plan, he said.&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: BJP fulfilled most poll promises in Pune: Mohol
Addressing a press conference, Mohol said, "We have managed to achieve most of what we promised in the last manifesto. We had assured Punekars about Metro train service, equitable water distribution and riverfront development. We have managed to deliver on these promises." Projects under the smart city initiative have been built in parts of the city, such as Balewadi and Baner, as per the plan, he said.&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: BJP promises Rs 2,500 aid for women, property tax waiver
BJP also promised Rs 2,500 per month to poor women under the state government`s `Ladki Bahin Yojana`, and a waiver of property tax for houses and flats measuring under 500 square feet.&nbsp;
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Mumbai News LIVE Updates: BJP promises Rs 2,500 aid for women, property tax waiver
BJP also promised Rs 2,500 per month to poor women under the state government`s `Ladki Bahin Yojana`, and a waiver of property tax for houses and flats measuring under 500 square feet.&nbsp;
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Mumbai News LIVE Updates: BJP manifesto for PMC polls promises free PMPML rides for 75+
The manifesto titled `Sankalp Patra` was unveiled on Wednesday in the presence of the party`s Pune Lok Sabha MP Murlidhar Mohol, state ministers Chandrakant Patil and Madhuri Misal, MLAs and other leaders. In the document, the BJP said if it comes to power in the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC), it will provide free travel on Pune Mahanagar Parivahan Mahamandal Ltd (PMPML) buses to citizens above 75 years of age, and give concession on fares to women on the city buses and Metro rail.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: BJP manifesto for PMC polls promises free PMPML rides for 75+
The manifesto titled `Sankalp Patra` was unveiled on Wednesday in the presence of the party`s Pune Lok Sabha MP Murlidhar Mohol, state ministers Chandrakant Patil and Madhuri Misal, MLAs and other leaders. In the document, the BJP said if it comes to power in the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC), it will provide free travel on Pune Mahanagar Parivahan Mahamandal Ltd (PMPML) buses to citizens above 75 years of age, and give concession on fares to women on the city buses and Metro rail.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Pune polls: BJP promises concession on city buses, Metro for women, tax relief for small properties&nbsp;
With just a few days to go for elections to the Pune civic body, the BJP has unveiled its manifesto, promising property tax waiver for economically weaker sections and sops for women, including concession for them in Metro rail and city bus fares. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Pune polls: BJP promises concession on city buses, Metro for women, tax relief for small properties&nbsp;
With just a few days to go for elections to the Pune civic body, the BJP has unveiled its manifesto, promising property tax waiver for economically weaker sections and sops for women, including concession for them in Metro rail and city bus fares. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Eknath Shinde holds roadshow in Navi Mumbai ahead of upcoming civic elections
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Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Water supply disrupted in Navi Mumbai due to Morbe Dam pipeline leak
The Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC) on Thursday issued an urgent notice informing citizens of a temporary disruption in water supply following a leakage in the main pipeline supplying water from Morbe Dam. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/water-supply-disrupted-in-navi-mumbai-due-to-morbe-dam-pipeline-leak-23611138">Read more.</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Water supply disrupted in Navi Mumbai due to Morbe Dam pipeline leak
The Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC) on Thursday issued an urgent notice informing citizens of a temporary disruption in water supply following a leakage in the main pipeline supplying water from Morbe Dam. Read more.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: 60 booked for attack on AIMIM rally, throwing eggs on cops in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar
Police have registered a case of rioting and unlawful assembly against nearly 60 individuals for allegedly attacking participants in an AIMIM rally and throwing eggs at police personnel, officials said on Thursday. Two groups, one of AIMIM and another of a rival candidate, had a confrontation on Wednesday when former MP Imtiaz Jaleel was holding a foot march in the Jinsi area of Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar to campaign for his party`s nominees for the upcoming civic polls.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: 60 booked for attack on AIMIM rally, throwing eggs on cops in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar
Police have registered a case of rioting and unlawful assembly against nearly 60 individuals for allegedly attacking participants in an AIMIM rally and throwing eggs at police personnel, officials said on Thursday. Two groups, one of AIMIM and another of a rival candidate, had a confrontation on Wednesday when former MP Imtiaz Jaleel was holding a foot march in the Jinsi area of Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar to campaign for his party`s nominees for the upcoming civic polls.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Goregaon housekeeper allegedly cheated of Rs 2.49 lakh, blackmailed with video
A housekeeper from Goregaon was allegedly cheated of Rs 2.49 lakh and blackmailed with her semi-nude video by cyber fraudsters posing as a doctor and senior police officials, police said. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-crime-news/article/goregaon-housekeeper-allegedly-cheated-of-rs-2-49-lakh-blackmailed-with-video-23611066">Read more.</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Goregaon housekeeper allegedly cheated of Rs 2.49 lakh, blackmailed with video
A housekeeper from Goregaon was allegedly cheated of Rs 2.49 lakh and blackmailed with her semi-nude video by cyber fraudsters posing as a doctor and senior police officials, police said. Read more.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: BMC Election 2026: Parties campaign frantically with less than a week left
With less that a week left for the BMC election, political parties and candidates can be seen campaigning with a frenzy. mid-day&rsquo;s photogs capture the mood. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/bmc-election-2026-parties-campaign-frantically-with-less-than-a-week-left-23611064">Read more.</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: BMC Election 2026: Parties campaign frantically with less than a week left
With less that a week left for the BMC election, political parties and candidates can be seen campaigning with a frenzy. mid-day&rsquo;s photogs capture the mood. Read more.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: BJP local alliances with opposite parties trigger leadership disapproval in Maharashtra
The Bharatiya Janata Party&rsquo;s local units forming alliances with ideologically opposite parties in two Maharashtra towns has triggered political ripples and drawn sharp disapproval from the party&rsquo;s top leadership. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/bmc-election-2026-bjp-local-alliances-with-opposite-parties-trigger-leadership-disapproval-in-maharashtra-23611063">Read more.</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: BJP local alliances with opposite parties trigger leadership disapproval in Maharashtra
The Bharatiya Janata Party&rsquo;s local units forming alliances with ideologically opposite parties in two Maharashtra towns has triggered political ripples and drawn sharp disapproval from the party&rsquo;s top leadership. Read more.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Fadnavis pledges to ease traffic, fast-track Metro projects in Thane, MMR
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has shared a comprehensive action plan for Thane and the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR), pledging to ease traffic congestion and complete key Metro projects within five years. Speaking at a chat show here on Wednesday night as part of the Bharatiya Janata Party`s (BJP) campaign for the Thane Municipal Corporation polls scheduled on January 15, Fadnavis outlined a future defined by seamless connectivity and sustainable infrastructure. Fadnavis expressed his government`s commitment to resolving the traffic congestion that plagues the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR).

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Fadnavis pledges to ease traffic, fast-track Metro projects in Thane, MMR
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has shared a comprehensive action plan for Thane and the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR), pledging to ease traffic congestion and complete key Metro projects within five years. Speaking at a chat show here on Wednesday night as part of the Bharatiya Janata Party`s (BJP) campaign for the Thane Municipal Corporation polls scheduled on January 15, Fadnavis outlined a future defined by seamless connectivity and sustainable infrastructure. Fadnavis expressed his government`s commitment to resolving the traffic congestion that plagues the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR).

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Malad police arrest housekeeping staff for stealing gold worth Rs 26.5 lakh
The Malad police have arrested a housekeeping staff member for allegedly stealing gold jewellery worth Rs 26.5 lakh from a locked flat in Malad West. The police have recovered the stolen property. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-crime-news/article/malad-police-arrest-housekeeping-staff-for-stealing-gold-worth-rs-26-5-lakh-23611062">Read more.</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Malad police arrest housekeeping staff for stealing gold worth Rs 26.5 lakh
The Malad police have arrested a housekeeping staff member for allegedly stealing gold jewellery worth Rs 26.5 lakh from a locked flat in Malad West. The police have recovered the stolen property. Read more.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Fake education certificate racket exposed at Mumbai airport, man detained
A racket involving fake education certificates has been exposed during immigration checks at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport. Immigration officials detained Prathamesh Shirishbhai Maniyar, 39, a resident of Jamnagar, Gujarat, while he was arriving in Mumbai from Bangkok. Based on the findings, the Sahar police registered a case against him on Sunday under relevant sections. Investigations revealed that he charged between Rs 50,000 and Rs 2 lakh for each forged document. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-crime-news/article/fake-education-certificate-racket-exposed-at-mumbai-airport-man-detained-23611061">Read more.</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Fake education certificate racket exposed at Mumbai airport, man detained
A racket involving fake education certificates has been exposed during immigration checks at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport. Immigration officials detained Prathamesh Shirishbhai Maniyar, 39, a resident of Jamnagar, Gujarat, while he was arriving in Mumbai from Bangkok. Based on the findings, the Sahar police registered a case against him on Sunday under relevant sections. Investigations revealed that he charged between Rs 50,000 and Rs 2 lakh for each forged document. Read more.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai police arrest man for cheating jeweller with black magic claims
The Kurar police have arrested a man for cheating and practising black magic after he allegedly duped a local jeweller of Rs 7.5 lakh by claiming he could magically convert copper metal into rare antique coins worth crores. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-crime-news/article/mumbai-police-arrest-man-for-cheating-jeweller-with-black-magic-claims-23611059">Read more.</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai police arrest man for cheating jeweller with black magic claims
The Kurar police have arrested a man for cheating and practising black magic after he allegedly duped a local jeweller of Rs 7.5 lakh by claiming he could magically convert copper metal into rare antique coins worth crores. Read more.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Rs 50 crore `culture` in Maharashtra not just political taunt, needs to be probed, says Raj Thackeray
Maharashtra Navnirman Sena chief Raj Thackeray on Thursday claimed that the "Rs 50 crore culture", which has become a central theme in Maharashtra politics since the Shiv Sena split, is not just a political taunt but a serious financial allegation. He said that if 40 MLAs each received Rs 50 crore at the time of the split in the Shiv Sena in June 2022, the total sum is Rs 2,000 crore. Raj Thackeray said, "Where did this money come from? Whose money is it?"

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Rs 50 crore `culture` in Maharashtra not just political taunt, needs to be probed, says Raj Thackeray
Maharashtra Navnirman Sena chief Raj Thackeray on Thursday claimed that the "Rs 50 crore culture", which has become a central theme in Maharashtra politics since the Shiv Sena split, is not just a political taunt but a serious financial allegation. He said that if 40 MLAs each received Rs 50 crore at the time of the split in the Shiv Sena in June 2022, the total sum is Rs 2,000 crore. Raj Thackeray said, "Where did this money come from? Whose money is it?"

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai`s fitness centre allegedly cheats 205 members in Mulund
Flat Fit Gym, a local fitness centre, has been booked for cheating after allegedly closing its doors abruptly despite collecting over Rs 20 lakh in annual fees from more than 200 members. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-s-fitness-centre-allegedly-cheats-205-members-in-mulund-23611058">Read more.</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai`s fitness centre allegedly cheats 205 members in Mulund
Flat Fit Gym, a local fitness centre, has been booked for cheating after allegedly closing its doors abruptly despite collecting over Rs 20 lakh in annual fees from more than 200 members. Read more.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai`s Bageshri Society residents finally get better-quality water after complaints
After mid-day highlighted the issue, residents of Bageshri Society have finally begun receiving better-quality water from Wednesday, bringing relief after days of complaints about a foul-smelling supply. The improvement follows repeated concerns raised by residents over an unusual odour in their tap water, which had triggered fears of contamination and health risks. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-s-bageshri-society-residents-finally-get-better-quality-water-after-complaints-23611057">Read more.</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai`s Bageshri Society residents finally get better-quality water after complaints
After mid-day highlighted the issue, residents of Bageshri Society have finally begun receiving better-quality water from Wednesday, bringing relief after days of complaints about a foul-smelling supply. The improvement follows repeated concerns raised by residents over an unusual odour in their tap water, which had triggered fears of contamination and health risks. Read more.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai`s Borivali East residents threaten 1,300 votes over unresolved water crisis
A major contest is unfolding in electoral ward no. 12 in Borivali East&rsquo;s R Central ward, where residents of Ariana Residency at Devipada have collectively decided that the party which resolves their long-standing water crisis will receive 1300 votes from the housing society. The residents allege that they have been receiving insufficient and horrible-smelling water from the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) for the past four years, compelling them to spend nearly Rs 16,000 per day on water from private tankers. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-s-borivali-east-residents-threaten-1300-votes-over-unresolved-water-crisis-23611060">Read more.</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai`s Borivali East residents threaten 1,300 votes over unresolved water crisis
A major contest is unfolding in electoral ward no. 12 in Borivali East&rsquo;s R Central ward, where residents of Ariana Residency at Devipada have collectively decided that the party which resolves their long-standing water crisis will receive 1300 votes from the housing society. The residents allege that they have been receiving insufficient and horrible-smelling water from the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) for the past four years, compelling them to spend nearly Rs 16,000 per day on water from private tankers. Read more.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mid-Day Impact: After seven years, elevated deck at Mumbai`s Ghatkopar Metro end finally takes shape
After nearly seven years of sustained follow-ups by mid-day, the much-awaited wide elevated deck on the Mumbai Metro-end of Ghatkopar railway station is finally taking physical shape &mdash; a long-overdue intervention at one of the city&rsquo;s fiercely crowded transport interchanges. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mid-day-impact-after-seven-years-elevated-deck-at-mumbai-s-ghatkopar-metro-end-finally-takes-shape-23611055">Read more.</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mid-Day Impact: After seven years, elevated deck at Mumbai`s Ghatkopar Metro end finally takes shape
After nearly seven years of sustained follow-ups by mid-day, the much-awaited wide elevated deck on the Mumbai Metro-end of Ghatkopar railway station is finally taking physical shape &mdash; a long-overdue intervention at one of the city&rsquo;s fiercely crowded transport interchanges. Read more.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: `Marathi manoos` will be powerless if BJP controls civic bodies, says Raj Thackeray
MNS chief Raj Thackeray has launched a scathing attack on the BJP, alleging that those seeking to separate Mumbai from Maharashtra are in power at the Centre and in the state, and warned that if they control the municipal corporations, "Marathi manoos" will be rendered powerless. In the first part of a joint interview of Raj and Shiv Sena (UBT) president Uddhav Thackeray, published in the latter`s party mouthpiece Saamana on Thursday, the Maharashtra Nanirman Sena (MNS) chief said he and his cousin have come together not for their existence but for that of "Marathi manoos" in the state. The Thackeray cousins were interviewed by Sena (UBT) Rajya Sabha member and Saamana`s Executive Editor Sanjay Raut and noted director Mahesh Manjrekar.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: `Marathi manoos` will be powerless if BJP controls civic bodies, says Raj Thackeray
MNS chief Raj Thackeray has launched a scathing attack on the BJP, alleging that those seeking to separate Mumbai from Maharashtra are in power at the Centre and in the state, and warned that if they control the municipal corporations, "Marathi manoos" will be rendered powerless. In the first part of a joint interview of Raj and Shiv Sena (UBT) president Uddhav Thackeray, published in the latter`s party mouthpiece Saamana on Thursday, the Maharashtra Nanirman Sena (MNS) chief said he and his cousin have come together not for their existence but for that of "Marathi manoos" in the state. The Thackeray cousins were interviewed by Sena (UBT) Rajya Sabha member and Saamana`s Executive Editor Sanjay Raut and noted director Mahesh Manjrekar.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Maharashtra principals flag Rs 25 pay for three hours of board exam duty
With just over a month to go for the Std X and Std XII board examinations, representatives of the Principals&rsquo; Association met officials of the Maharashtra State Board to flag multiple concerns faced by teachers and school heads ahead of supervision duties, with poor remuneration emerging as the central issue. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/principals-flag-rs-25-pay-for-three-hours-of-board-exam-duty-23611056">Read more.</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Maharashtra principals flag Rs 25 pay for three hours of board exam duty
With just over a month to go for the Std X and Std XII board examinations, representatives of the Principals&rsquo; Association met officials of the Maharashtra State Board to flag multiple concerns faced by teachers and school heads ahead of supervision duties, with poor remuneration emerging as the central issue. Read more.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: BJP a `foolish` party, speaks without study: Cong on claim that Mumbai`s Muslim population rising
Congress spokesperson Sachin Sawant on Wednesday said BJP`s claim that the number of Muslims in Mumbai was rising does not have any basis as it stems from lack of study, and termed the ruling party as "foolish". He alleged that the BJP wants to create a division in the society in order to divert people`s attention from real issues. Addressing a press conference, Sawant charged that the BJP keeps talking about Muslims instead of chanting the name of Lord Ram.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: BJP a `foolish` party, speaks without study: Cong on claim that Mumbai`s Muslim population rising
Congress spokesperson Sachin Sawant on Wednesday said BJP`s claim that the number of Muslims in Mumbai was rising does not have any basis as it stems from lack of study, and termed the ruling party as "foolish". He alleged that the BJP wants to create a division in the society in order to divert people`s attention from real issues. Addressing a press conference, Sawant charged that the BJP keeps talking about Muslims instead of chanting the name of Lord Ram.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mahayuti constituents to avoid trading charges against each other, says NCP leader Sunil Tatkare
Maharashtra NCP president Sunil Tatkare on Wednesday asserted that while constituents of the Mahayuti alliance are contesting the January 15 civic elections separately in certain regions, they have reached an understanding to maintain political decorum and desist from making personal allegations against one another. Talking to reporters after an election rally in Thane, Tatkare revealed he had held high-level discussions with senior state BJP leaders to address recent bickerings among Mahayuti partners.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mahayuti constituents to avoid trading charges against each other, says NCP leader Sunil Tatkare
Maharashtra NCP president Sunil Tatkare on Wednesday asserted that while constituents of the Mahayuti alliance are contesting the January 15 civic elections separately in certain regions, they have reached an understanding to maintain political decorum and desist from making personal allegations against one another. Talking to reporters after an election rally in Thane, Tatkare revealed he had held high-level discussions with senior state BJP leaders to address recent bickerings among Mahayuti partners.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai court discharges BJP leader Navneet Rana in bogus caste certificate case
A Mumbai court on Wednesday discharged BJP leader and former Member of Parliament (MP) Navneet Rana in a fake caste certificate case. Her discharge plea was allowed by Judicial Magistrate First Class (Mazgaon court) A A Kulkarni. A reasoned order was not available yet. However, the case against her father Harbhajansingh Kundless will continue as the court adjourned the matter to February 16 for framing of charges against him.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai court discharges BJP leader Navneet Rana in bogus caste certificate case
A Mumbai court on Wednesday discharged BJP leader and former Member of Parliament (MP) Navneet Rana in a fake caste certificate case. Her discharge plea was allowed by Judicial Magistrate First Class (Mazgaon court) A A Kulkarni. A reasoned order was not available yet. However, the case against her father Harbhajansingh Kundless will continue as the court adjourned the matter to February 16 for framing of charges against him.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Man claiming to be Chief Minister Fadnavis`s PA arrested in Nagpur
Police on Wednesday said they have arrested a man for allegedly posing as a personal assistant (PA) of Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and threatening a lawn owner in Nagpur over a payment dispute. The accused was identified by police as Varun Mehadia. He was arrested after a complaint was filed by Vijay Talewar, owner of Sai Vatika Lawn at Ramdaspeth in Nagpur.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Man claiming to be Chief Minister Fadnavis`s PA arrested in Nagpur
Police on Wednesday said they have arrested a man for allegedly posing as a personal assistant (PA) of Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and threatening a lawn owner in Nagpur over a payment dispute. The accused was identified by police as Varun Mehadia. He was arrested after a complaint was filed by Vijay Talewar, owner of Sai Vatika Lawn at Ramdaspeth in Nagpur.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Nine-year-old`s testimony nails rape accused, gets 20-year rigorous imprisonment
A special court here has convicted a man for sexually assaulting a nine-year-old girl, his neighbour, in 2022 and sentenced him to 20 years` rigorous imprisonment after finding the victim`s testimony to be "fully trustworthy and consistent". The court also imposed a Rs 7,000 fine. The judgement was delivered by Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act court judge B S Gare on Tuesday. The court ruled that the prosecution had succeeded in proving the guilt of the accused for the offence punishable under IPC sections 376 (rape), 506 (criminal intimidation) and relevant provisions of the POCSO Act.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Nine-year-old`s testimony nails rape accused, gets 20-year rigorous imprisonment
A special court here has convicted a man for sexually assaulting a nine-year-old girl, his neighbour, in 2022 and sentenced him to 20 years` rigorous imprisonment after finding the victim`s testimony to be "fully trustworthy and consistent". The court also imposed a Rs 7,000 fine. The judgement was delivered by Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act court judge B S Gare on Tuesday. The court ruled that the prosecution had succeeded in proving the guilt of the accused for the offence punishable under IPC sections 376 (rape), 506 (criminal intimidation) and relevant provisions of the POCSO Act.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: MMRDA transformed from `bank` to infrastructure powerhouse, says Fadnavis
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Wednesday said that before 2014, state-run agency MMRDA functioned merely as a lending institution for Mumbai, but under the Mahayuti government, it has been reinvented as the engine of large-scale infrastructure development. Addressing an election rally at Kalyan ahead of the January 15 polls to the Kalyan-Dombivli Municipal Corporation (KDMC), Fadnavis outlined a roadmap for the transformation of the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) and said all local trains will eventually have AC coaches with closed doors, similar to the metro.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: MMRDA transformed from `bank` to infrastructure powerhouse, says Fadnavis
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Wednesday said that before 2014, state-run agency MMRDA functioned merely as a lending institution for Mumbai, but under the Mahayuti government, it has been reinvented as the engine of large-scale infrastructure development. Addressing an election rally at Kalyan ahead of the January 15 polls to the Kalyan-Dombivli Municipal Corporation (KDMC), Fadnavis outlined a roadmap for the transformation of the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) and said all local trains will eventually have AC coaches with closed doors, similar to the metro.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: The reunion of the two Thackeray cousins for the BMC Election 2026 has raised questions over whether the alliance would be short-lived. Putting an end to speculation, Shiv Sena (UBT) chief <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/bmc-election-2026-shiv-sena-ubt-chief-uddhav-thackeray-and-mns-president-raj-thackeray-to-hold-joint-public-rally-in-mumbais-shivaji-park-on-jan-11-23610993?business-stock-market-articles-breakingnews" rel="nofollow">Uddhav</a><a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/bmc-election-2026-shiv-sena-ubt-chief-uddhav-thackeray-and-mns-president-raj-thackeray-to-hold-joint-public-rally-in-mumbais-shivaji-park-on-jan-11-23610993?business-stock-market-articles-breakingnews" rel="nofollow"> Thackeray</a> on Thursday said that he and MNS chief Raj Thackeray will never part ways, news agency PTI reported. While talking to the media on Thursday, Uddhav said, &ldquo;Till the time we came together, people used to ask us as to why we are not coming together. Now they are asking why we have come together and for how long we will stay together."&nbsp;We are closing the LIVE blog

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