Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;Rising concerns over children&rsquo;s digital habits
IT Minister Ashish Shelar noted that parents, experts and social organisations have raised repeated concerns about the impact of prolonged screen exposure on children&rsquo;s mental health, academic performance and social behaviour, reported PTI.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;Rising concerns over children&rsquo;s digital habits
IT Minister Ashish Shelar noted that parents, experts and social organisations have raised repeated concerns about the impact of prolonged screen exposure on children&rsquo;s mental health, academic performance and social behaviour, reported PTI.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: UBATHA Leaders Join Shiv Sena in Political Shift
In a significant political development in Maharashtra&rsquo;s Akola district, UBATHA&rsquo;s district president Mangesh Kale, along with several municipal councillors from the Akola Municipal Corporation, officially joined the Shiv Sena. The leaders who switched allegiance include Manoj Patil, Sagar Bhuruka, Sonali Sarode, and Surekha Kale. The induction ceremony saw all members symbolically accepting the party by holding the saffron flag, marking their formal entry into Shiv Sena.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: UBATHA Leaders Join Shiv Sena in Political Shift
In a significant political development in Maharashtra&rsquo;s Akola district, UBATHA&rsquo;s district president Mangesh Kale, along with several municipal councillors from the Akola Municipal Corporation, officially joined the Shiv Sena. The leaders who switched allegiance include Manoj Patil, Sagar Bhuruka, Sonali Sarode, and Surekha Kale. The induction ceremony saw all members symbolically accepting the party by holding the saffron flag, marking their formal entry into Shiv Sena.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: UBATHA&rsquo;s district president Mangesh Kale and other leaders join Shiv Sena
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Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Opposition stages walkout from Maharashtra assembly over pending MGNREGS payments to farmers
Opposition members on Wednesday staged a walkout from the Maharashtra assembly over the issue of pending payments under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS), alleging that farmers have not received dues for the past several years (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Opposition stages walkout from Maharashtra assembly over pending MGNREGS payments to farmers
Opposition members on Wednesday staged a walkout from the Maharashtra assembly over the issue of pending payments under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS), alleging that farmers have not received dues for the past several years (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Maharashtra govt orders probe into Mumbai land tender 'irregularities'; halts project
The Maharashtra government on Wednesday announced an inquiry into alleged large-scale irregularities in a land tender process for project-affected persons in Mumbai's Malad area, and directed that no further action be taken till the probe is completed (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Maharashtra govt orders probe into Mumbai land tender 'irregularities'; halts project
The Maharashtra government on Wednesday announced an inquiry into alleged large-scale irregularities in a land tender process for project-affected persons in Mumbai's Malad area, and directed that no further action be taken till the probe is completed (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Opposition claims teak smugglers enjoying political patronage; minister promises probe
The Opposition on Wednesday claimed in the Maharashtra assembly that teak wood smugglers operating in Chandrapur district are enjoying political patronage (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Opposition claims teak smugglers enjoying political patronage; minister promises probe
The Opposition on Wednesday claimed in the Maharashtra assembly that teak wood smugglers operating in Chandrapur district are enjoying political patronage (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Maharashtra govternment to act on child online safety after task force report, says IT Minister
Once the task force submits its report, the government will decide on measures to enhance child safety, strengthen education, promote digital empowerment, and encourage responsible use of technology, IT Minister Shelar stated in the legislative council. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Maharashtra govternment to act on child online safety after task force report, says IT Minister
Once the task force submits its report, the government will decide on measures to enhance child safety, strengthen education, promote digital empowerment, and encourage responsible use of technology, IT Minister Shelar stated in the legislative council. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Congress targets Maharashtra govt over acid attack on minor girl
An alleged acid attack on a Class 6 girl student in Sangamner prompted the Congress to slam the Maharashtra government in the legislative assembly on Wednesday, alleging deterioration in law and order in the state (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Congress targets Maharashtra govt over acid attack on minor girl
An alleged acid attack on a Class 6 girl student in Sangamner prompted the Congress to slam the Maharashtra government in the legislative assembly on Wednesday, alleging deterioration in law and order in the state (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Three killed after container truck falls on car near Khopoli on Mumbai-Pune Expressway
At least three people were killed after a container truck fell on car near Khopoli on Mumbai-Pune Expressway, sources said on Wednesday. The accident took place near the Khopoli exit in the tunnel section on the Pune-to-Mumbai route, they said. According to sources, a container truck overturned and fell onto a car travelling close to the heavy vehicle.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Three killed after container truck falls on car near Khopoli on Mumbai-Pune Expressway
At least three people were killed after a container truck fell on car near Khopoli on Mumbai-Pune Expressway, sources said on Wednesday. The accident took place near the Khopoli exit in the tunnel section on the Pune-to-Mumbai route, they said. According to sources, a container truck overturned and fell onto a car travelling close to the heavy vehicle.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Illegal IVF centre found in Thane hospital; mayor orders citywide inspections
A Thane hospital has been found operating an unauthorised IVF, prompting authorities to order a comprehensive inspection of all such facilities and sonography centres in the city, officials said on Wednesday (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Illegal IVF centre found in Thane hospital; mayor orders citywide inspections
A Thane hospital has been found operating an unauthorised IVF, prompting authorities to order a comprehensive inspection of all such facilities and sonography centres in the city, officials said on Wednesday (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Thane court acquits duo accused of killing shepherd in 2023, cites lack of evidence
A court in Maharashtra's Thane has acquitted two men charged with the murder of a shepherd nearly three years ago, citing lack of evidence and the failure of a key eyewitness to support the prosecution's case (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Thane court acquits duo accused of killing shepherd in 2023, cites lack of evidence
A court in Maharashtra's Thane has acquitted two men charged with the murder of a shepherd nearly three years ago, citing lack of evidence and the failure of a key eyewitness to support the prosecution's case (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Minor lured with promise of better life, ended up being exploited
"The victim was exploited due to her extreme poverty and the absence of her parents. She was allegedly abducted on February 26 by a broker and his associates who promised her a better life through marriage, only to sell her to an older man in Patoda, Beed," a Thane rural police official said (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Minor lured with promise of better life, ended up being exploited
"The victim was exploited due to her extreme poverty and the absence of her parents. She was allegedly abducted on February 26 by a broker and his associates who promised her a better life through marriage, only to sell her to an older man in Patoda, Beed," a Thane rural police official said (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Traffic signal breaks at Cadbury Junction in Thane, no injuries
A traffic signal LED lamp broke and was found hanging at the busy Cadbury Junction in Thane (West) on Tuesday morning, prompting a coordinated response.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Traffic signal breaks at Cadbury Junction in Thane, no injuries
A traffic signal LED lamp broke and was found hanging at the busy Cadbury Junction in Thane (West) on Tuesday morning, prompting a coordinated response.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: 71-year-old retired man duped of Rs 1.05 crore in &lsquo;digital arrest&rsquo; scam
A 71-year-old retired official in Mumbai was allegedly cheated of Rs 1.05 crore after being kept under 'digital arrest' for 10 days, officials said, adding that a probe has been launched in the matter, reported the IANS

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: 71-year-old retired man duped of Rs 1.05 crore in &lsquo;digital arrest&rsquo; scam
A 71-year-old retired official in Mumbai was allegedly cheated of Rs 1.05 crore after being kept under 'digital arrest' for 10 days, officials said, adding that a probe has been launched in the matter, reported the IANS

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Maharashtra&rsquo;s public healthcare system on ventilator, says Shiv Sena (UBT) in 'Saamana'
The Shiv Sena (UBT) criticised the BJP-led Mahayuti government in the Saamana editorial, saying that Maharashtra&rsquo;s public healthcare system is in crisis. According to the party, the system is &ldquo;on a ventilator,&rdquo; eroded by corruption and mismanagement, and urgent reforms are needed before any claims of achieving world-class healthcare status can be taken seriously

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Maharashtra&rsquo;s public healthcare system on ventilator, says Shiv Sena (UBT) in 'Saamana'
The Shiv Sena (UBT) criticised the BJP-led Mahayuti government in the Saamana editorial, saying that Maharashtra&rsquo;s public healthcare system is in crisis. According to the party, the system is &ldquo;on a ventilator,&rdquo; eroded by corruption and mismanagement, and urgent reforms are needed before any claims of achieving world-class healthcare status can be taken seriously

Mumbai News LIVE Updates | 2016 teachers' assault case: Court rejects discharge plea of Mumbai Mayor Ritu Tawde 
A Mumbai court has refused to discharge city Mayor and BJP corporator Ritu Tawde in a 2016 case of assault on two school teachers, citing the statements of the victims as sufficient material to "frame charges" against her. The incident took place on July 29, 2016, at an Urdu medium school of the city civic body in the Vakola area. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates | 2016 teachers' assault case: Court rejects discharge plea of Mumbai Mayor Ritu Tawde
A Mumbai court has refused to discharge city Mayor and BJP corporator Ritu Tawde in a 2016 case of assault on two school teachers, citing the statements of the victims as sufficient material to "frame charges" against her. The incident took place on July 29, 2016, at an Urdu medium school of the city civic body in the Vakola area. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Hotel and restaurant owners' body seeks licence fee relief amid gas cylinder shortage in Maharashtra
A body representing hotel and restaurant owners has urged the Maharashtra government to grant an extension or allow staggered payment of the annual licence fee, citing a commercial LPG shortage that has forced several establishments to shut down. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Hotel and restaurant owners' body seeks licence fee relief amid gas cylinder shortage in Maharashtra
A body representing hotel and restaurant owners has urged the Maharashtra government to grant an extension or allow staggered payment of the annual licence fee, citing a commercial LPG shortage that has forced several establishments to shut down. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai suburban network gets Rs 3,000 crore subsidy, 238 new trains planned, says Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw 
Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Tuesday highlighted key structural reforms in Indian Railways while replying to questions in Parliament, with Maharashtra and Mumbai expected to benefit significantly. The Railways has received a record allocation of Rs 2.78 lakh crore in the Union Budget 2026-27.&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai suburban network gets Rs 3,000 crore subsidy, 238 new trains planned, says Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw
Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Tuesday highlighted key structural reforms in Indian Railways while replying to questions in Parliament, with Maharashtra and Mumbai expected to benefit significantly. The Railways has received a record allocation of Rs 2.78 lakh crore in the Union Budget 2026-27.&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;Maharashtra govt cracks down on LPG black marketing, 1,208 cylinders seized 
The Maharashtra government is intensifying efforts to ensure uninterrupted delivery of LPG cylinders to domestic consumers and curb black marketing, officials said on Wednesday. (ANI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;Maharashtra govt cracks down on LPG black marketing, 1,208 cylinders seized
The Maharashtra government is intensifying efforts to ensure uninterrupted delivery of LPG cylinders to domestic consumers and curb black marketing, officials said on Wednesday. (ANI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: IMD predicts thundershowers in region, but city's climate remains warm and hazy
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted light rain and thundershowers across Mumbai, Thane, Palghar, and Sindhudurg on Wednesday, indicating a possible early shift towards monsoon-like conditions in the state. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-weather-update-imd-predicts-thundershowers-in-region-but-citys-climate-remains-warm-and-hazy-23621349" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Read more.&nbsp;</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: IMD predicts thundershowers in region, but city's climate remains warm and hazy
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted light rain and thundershowers across Mumbai, Thane, Palghar, and Sindhudurg on Wednesday, indicating a possible early shift towards monsoon-like conditions in the state. Read more.&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Rohit Pawar meets Maharashtra Assembly Speaker, seeks discussion on Ajit Pawar's death in air crash 
MLA Rohit Pawar on Tuesday met Maharashtra Assembly Speaker Rahul Narwekar, and requested him to take up a detailed discussion in the House during the ongoing legislature session on the death of his uncle and former deputy chief minister Ajit Pawar in a plane crash. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Rohit Pawar meets Maharashtra Assembly Speaker, seeks discussion on Ajit Pawar's death in air crash
MLA Rohit Pawar on Tuesday met Maharashtra Assembly Speaker Rahul Narwekar, and requested him to take up a detailed discussion in the House during the ongoing legislature session on the death of his uncle and former deputy chief minister Ajit Pawar in a plane crash. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Maharashtra legislature passes Freedom of Religion Bill to check conversions through coercion, fraud
The Maharashtra Freedom of Religion Bill 2026, which has stringent provisions to prohibit religious conversions carried out through coercion, fraud, inducement or marriage, moved a step closer to becoming a law on Tuesday with its passage in the legislative council. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Maharashtra legislature passes Freedom of Religion Bill to check conversions through coercion, fraud
The Maharashtra Freedom of Religion Bill 2026, which has stringent provisions to prohibit religious conversions carried out through coercion, fraud, inducement or marriage, moved a step closer to becoming a law on Tuesday with its passage in the legislative council. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: The <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/maharashtra-govt-orders-crackdown-on-sale-of-plastic-flowers-23621400" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Maharashtra government</a> will constitute an expert task force to examine the growing concerns around children&rsquo;s unregulated use of the internet and social media, after acknowledging that existing efforts to ensure online safety have fallen short, reported news agency PTI.&nbsp;Follow LIVE updates here

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: The Maharashtra government will constitute an expert task force to examine the growing concerns around children’s unregulated use

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