Mumbai reported four COVID-19 cases on Friday, which took the tally here to 11,55,308, while the death toll stood unchanged at 19,747, a civic official said. On Thursday too, the metropolis had reported identical case and death figures. (PTI)

Mumbai reported four COVID-19 cases on Friday, which took the tally here to 11,55,308, while the death toll stood unchanged at 19,747, a civic official said.On Thursday too, the metropolis had reported identical case and death figures. (PTI)

A major fire broke out in a four-storey commercial building at Lower Parel in central Mumbai on Friday evening, civic officials said. There was no report of any injury in the blaze which erupted at around 7.15 pm in an office on the third floor of the building located in Raghuvanshi Mill compound, they said: PTI

A major fire broke out in a four-storey commercial building at Lower Parel in central Mumbai on Friday evening, civic officials said. There was no report of any injury in the blaze which erupted at around 7.15 pm in an office on the third floor of the building located in Raghuvanshi Mill compound, they said: PTI

Maharashtra governor-designate Ramesh Bais and his wife Rambai Bais arrived in Raj Bhavan in Mumbai on Friday and were accorded a grand welcome by staff and officials. A Raj Bhavan release said Santosh Kumar, principal secretary to the governor, joint secretaries Shweta Singhal and Prachi Jambhekar were present. Bais will take oath as governor of Maharashtra on Saturday. (PTI)

Maharashtra governor-designate Ramesh Bais and his wife Rambai Bais arrived in Raj Bhavan in Mumbai on Friday and were accorded a grand welcome by staff and officials. A Raj Bhavan release said Santosh Kumar, principal secretary to the governor, joint secretaries Shweta Singhal and Prachi Jambhekar were present.Bais will take oath as governor of Maharashtra on Saturday. (PTI)

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Friday said the Election Commission`s decision in favour of Eknath Shinde established that Shinde leads "the real Shiv Sena. "It is now proved that Eknath Shinde leads the real Shiv Sena. The decision has been given on merit," Fadnavis told reporters in Nagpur. "Shiv Sena is a party of ideology. Shinde is taking the ideology ahead....he is walking in (Sena founder) Balasaheb Thackeray`s footsteps," the BJP leader said. (PTI)

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Friday said the Election Commission`s decision in favour of Eknath Shinde established that Shinde leads "the real Shiv Sena. "It is now proved that Eknath Shinde leads the real Shiv Sena. The decision has been given on merit," Fadnavis told reporters in Nagpur. "Shiv Sena is a party of ideology. Shinde is taking the ideology ahead....he is walking in (Sena founder) Balasaheb Thackeray`s footsteps," the BJP leader said. (PTI)

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Election Commission`s decision dangerous for democracy: Uddhav Thackeray on poll panel`s decision to recognise Eknath Shinde faction as real Shiv Sena: PTI
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Election Commission`s decision dangerous for democracy: Uddhav Thackeray on poll panel`s decision to recognise Eknath Shinde faction as real Shiv Sena: PTI
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Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde updates his display picture on Twitter &amp; puts up Shiv Sena`s `bow and arrow` symbol as the picture.&nbsp;Election Commission today ordered that the party name &ldquo;Shiv Sena&rdquo; and the party symbol &ldquo;Bow and Arrow&rdquo; will be retained by the Eknath Shinde faction: ANI

Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde updates his display picture on Twitter &amp; puts up Shiv Sena`s `bow and arrow` symbol as the picture.&nbsp;Election Commission today ordered that the party name &ldquo;Shiv Sena&rdquo; and the party symbol &ldquo;Bow and Arrow&rdquo; will be retained by the Eknath Shinde faction: ANI

Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut on Friday said the Election Commission of India`s decision to recognize the Eknath Shinde faction as the real Shiv Sena was a "murder of democracy." His party will "go to the people," he said. The poll panel`s decision was on the expected lines and he did not have faith in the ECI, Raut added. The ECI earlier on Friday also ordered allocation of the "bow and arrow" poll symbol to Maharashtra Chief Minister Shinde`s group. (PTI)

Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut on Friday said the Election Commission of India`s decision to recognize the Eknath Shinde faction as the real Shiv Sena was a "murder of democracy." His party will "go to the people," he said. The poll panel`s decision was on the expected lines and he did not have faith in the ECI, Raut added. The ECI earlier on Friday also ordered allocation of the "bow and arrow" poll symbol to Maharashtra Chief Minister Shinde`s group. (PTI)

Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde on Friday described the Election Commission`s decision to recognise his faction as the real Shiv Sena victory of truth and people. Shinde told reporters that in a democracy, what matters is the numbers and he has them. "This is victory of truth and people as well as blessings of Balasaheb Thackeray," Shinde said. (PTI)

Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde on Friday described the Election Commission`s decision to recognise his faction as the real Shiv Sena victory of truth and people. Shinde told reporters that in a democracy, what matters is the numbers and he has them. "This is victory of truth and people as well as blessings of Balasaheb Thackeray," Shinde said. (PTI)

`Shiv Sena` party name, `Bow and Arrow` symbol to be retained by Eknath Shinde faction, says ECI: ANI

`Shiv Sena` party name, `Bow and Arrow` symbol to be retained by Eknath Shinde faction, says ECI: ANI

A 20-year-old man who had recently got bail was arrested by Thane Police on Friday for an alleged robbery. The accused was also involved in a case of rape, said senior inspector Anand Ravrane of the Anti-Extortion Cell of the Crime Branch: PTI

A 20-year-old man who had recently got bail was arrested by Thane Police on Friday for an alleged robbery. The accused was also involved in a case of rape, said senior inspector Anand Ravrane of the Anti-Extortion Cell of the Crime Branch: PTI

The police in Maharashtra`s Palghar district have launched a probe to track down a security guard who allegedly kidnapped an 18-month-old girl, an official said: PTI

The police in Maharashtra`s Palghar district have launched a probe to track down a security guard who allegedly kidnapped an 18-month-old girl, an official said: PTI

Maharashtra on Friday reported 15 new cases of Covid-19. No death was reported on February 17. The state now has an active tally of 96, the state health department said in a bulletin.

Maharashtra on Friday reported 15 new cases of Covid-19. No death was reported on February 17. The state now has an active tally of 96, the state health department said in a bulletin.

Social media influencer Sapna Gill, arrested for allegedly manhandling Indian cricketer Prithvi Shaw over clicking of selfies, claimed before a court here on Friday that it was he who hit her. Shaw even apologized to her and asked not to file a police complaint, she said. Gill, arrested on Thursday, was produced before a magistrate`s court here on Friday. The court remanded her in police custody till February 20: PTI

Social media influencer Sapna Gill, arrested for allegedly manhandling Indian cricketer Prithvi Shaw over clicking of selfies, claimed before a court here on Friday that it was he who hit her. Shaw even apologized to her and asked not to file a police complaint, she said. Gill, arrested on Thursday, was produced before a magistrate`s court here on Friday. The court remanded her in police custody till February 20: PTI

Three women had to be rushed to a hospital after they allegedly tried to end their lives by consuming a "poisonous substance" in order to prevent the Slum Rehabilitation Authority from demolishing a house in central Mumbai. The incident took place on Thursday evening in Abhyudaya Nagar in Kalachowki area, an official said: PTI

Three women had to be rushed to a hospital after they allegedly tried to end their lives by consuming a "poisonous substance" in order to prevent the Slum Rehabilitation Authority from demolishing a house in central Mumbai. The incident took place on Thursday evening in Abhyudaya Nagar in Kalachowki area, an official said: PTI

Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation commissioner Rajesh Narvekar on Friday approved the budget for 2023-24 of the city, the highlight of which is the absence of any new tax in what is most likely election year for the civic body: PTI

Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation commissioner Rajesh Narvekar on Friday approved the budget for 2023-24 of the city, the highlight of which is the absence of any new tax in what is most likely election year for the civic body: PTI

Maharashtra Deputy Speaker Narhari Zirwal said one cannot remove him from the post just by serving a notice of no confidence, amid the ongoing tussle between the two Shiv Sena factions in the Supreme Court: PTI

Maharashtra Deputy Speaker Narhari Zirwal said one cannot remove him from the post just by serving a notice of no confidence, amid the ongoing tussle between the two Shiv Sena factions in the Supreme Court: PTI

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde inaugurated ST`s new Lalpari buses in Ratnagiri. On this occasion, after traveling some distance in the new bus, he expressed his satisfaction with the design of the bus, the facilities provided to the passengers and hoped that similar buses should be introduced in the future for the convenience of the passengers: CMO
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Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde inaugurated ST`s new Lalpari buses in Ratnagiri. On this occasion, after traveling some distance in the new bus, he expressed his satisfaction with the design of the bus, the facilities provided to the passengers and hoped that similar buses should be introduced in the future for the convenience of the passengers: CMO


A court in Thane on Friday granted interim protection from arrest to Nationalist Congress Party MLA and former Maharashtra minister Jitendra Awhad in connection with the alleged assault on a civic official: PTI

A court in Thane on Friday granted interim protection from arrest to Nationalist Congress Party MLA and former Maharashtra minister Jitendra Awhad in connection with the alleged assault on a civic official: PTI

A court on Friday remanded social media influencer Sapna Gill in police custody till February 20 for allegedly manhandling Indian cricketer Prithvi Shaw and attacking his car following a row over clicking of selfies: PTI

A court on Friday remanded social media influencer Sapna Gill in police custody till February 20 for allegedly manhandling Indian cricketer Prithvi Shaw and attacking his car following a row over clicking of selfies: PTI

To carry out maintenance work of tracks, overhead and signalling equipment, a major block of four hours will be taken on UP and DOWN Fast lines between Mumbai Central and Mahim station from 00.00 hrs to 04.00 hrs during the intervening night of 18th/19th February, 2023. There will be no block in day time over Western Railway Suburban section on Sunday: Western Railway. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-western-railway-to-operate-night-block-on-sunday-23270935" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Read more...</a>

To carry out maintenance work of tracks, overhead and signalling equipment, a major block of four hours will be taken on UP and DOWN Fast lines between Mumbai Central and Mahim station from 00.00 hrs to 04.00 hrs during the intervening night of 18th/19th February, 2023. There will be no block in day time over Western Railway Suburban section on Sunday: Western Railway. Read more...

All India Congress Committee spokesperson Pawan Khera on Friday said a Joint Parliamentary Committee must be formed to probe the stock manipulation and accounting fraud allegations against the firms of billionaire Gautam Adani and accused the Narendra Modi government of hiding facts on the issue from citizens: PTI

All India Congress Committee spokesperson Pawan Khera on Friday said a Joint Parliamentary Committee must be formed to probe the stock manipulation and accounting fraud allegations against the firms of billionaire Gautam Adani and accused the Narendra Modi government of hiding facts on the issue from citizens: PTI

A worker died and two others were seriously injured in an explosion in a pharmaceutical company in Maharashtra`s Palghar district on Friday morning, an official said: PTI

A worker died and two others were seriously injured in an explosion in a pharmaceutical company in Maharashtra`s Palghar district on Friday morning, an official said: PTI

A sessions court in Mumbai on Friday rejected the appeal filed by Amravati MP Navneet Rana`s father against a proclamation order issued by a magistrate: PTI

A sessions court in Mumbai on Friday rejected the appeal filed by Amravati MP Navneet Rana`s father against a proclamation order issued by a magistrate: PTI

Antilia bomb scare-businessman murder case: Dismissed cop Sunil Mane seeks pardon
Former policeman Sunil Mane has moved an application before a special court here seeking pardon in the case pertaining to the recovery of an explosives-laden SUV outside industrialist Mukesh Ambani`s south Mumbai residence and the subsequent murder of businessman Mansukh Hiran.

Antilia bomb scare-businessman murder case: Dismissed cop Sunil Mane seeks pardon
Former policeman Sunil Mane has moved an application before a special court here seeking pardon in the case pertaining to the recovery of an explosives-laden SUV outside industrialist Mukesh Ambani`s south Mumbai residence and the subsequent murder of businessman Mansukh Hiran.

Guard of Honour by Navy to outgoing Maha Guv Bhagat Singh Koshyari
Outgoing Maharashtra Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari was given a ceremonial Guard of Honour by the contingent of Indian Navy at Raj Bhavan Mumbai.
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Guard of Honour by Navy to outgoing Maha Guv Bhagat Singh Koshyari
Outgoing Maharashtra Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari was given a ceremonial Guard of Honour by the contingent of Indian Navy at Raj Bhavan Mumbai.

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Illegal telephone exchange busted in Thane district; 1 held
The police in Maharashtra`s Thane district have arrested a 34-year-old man who ran an illegal telephone exchange and diverted international calls to local numbers, an official said on Friday.

Illegal telephone exchange busted in Thane district; 1 held
The police in Maharashtra`s Thane district have arrested a 34-year-old man who ran an illegal telephone exchange and diverted international calls to local numbers, an official said on Friday.

Thane: Commission orders interior designer to pay Rs 50,000 compensation for deficiency in service
A consumer disputes redressal commission in Maharashtra`s Thane district has held an interior designer guilty of deficiency in service and ordered him to pay Rs 50,000 compensation to a resident in Navi Mumbai.

Thane: Commission orders interior designer to pay Rs 50,000 compensation for deficiency in service
A consumer disputes redressal commission in Maharashtra`s Thane district has held an interior designer guilty of deficiency in service and ordered him to pay Rs 50,000 compensation to a resident in Navi Mumbai.

Fire destroys factory at Bhiwandi of Thane district
A fire broke out at a loom manufacturing factory at Bhiwandi in Maharashtra`s Thane district on Friday morning, a civic official said.

Fire destroys factory at Bhiwandi of Thane district
A fire broke out at a loom manufacturing factory at Bhiwandi in Maharashtra`s Thane district on Friday morning, a civic official said.

Our govt with BJP formed legally, says Maha CM Shinde
Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, who heads a faction of the Shiv Sena, on Friday said his party believes in judiciary and expects that the Supreme Court will give its verdict in the case related to the June 2022 Maharashtra political crisis based on merit. Sanjay Raut, a leader of Shiv Sena (UBT), however asserted that the party led by Uddhav Thackeray is the "real" Shiv Sena and truth will prevail when the apex court hears the case on February 21.

Our govt with BJP formed legally, says Maha CM Shinde
Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, who heads a faction of the Shiv Sena, on Friday said his party believes in judiciary and expects that the Supreme Court will give its verdict in the case related to the June 2022 Maharashtra political crisis based on merit.Sanjay Raut, a leader of Shiv Sena (UBT), however asserted that the party led by Uddhav Thackeray is the "real" Shiv Sena and truth will prevail when the apex court hears the case on February 21.

In Photos: Eknath Shinde, Devendra Fadnavis meet outgoing Maha Guv Koshyari
Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis met outgoing Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari at Raj Bhavan on Friday. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/photo/in-photos-eknath-shinde-devendra-fadnavis-meet-outgoing-maha-guv-koshyari-94917/1" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Read more.</a>

In Photos: Eknath Shinde, Devendra Fadnavis meet outgoing Maha Guv Koshyari
Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis met outgoing Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari at Raj Bhavan on Friday. Read more.

Maharashtra political crisis: SC refuses to refer pleas to larger bench for reconsideration of 2016 Nabam Rebia order
The Supreme Court on Friday refused to refer pleas related to the June 2022 Maharashtra political crisis triggered by the Shiv Sena`s division to a seven-judge bench for reconsideration of the 2016 Nabam Rebia judgement. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/news/india-news/article/maharashtra-political-crisis-sc-refuses-to-refer-pleas-to-larger-bench-for-reconsideration-of-2016-nabam-rebia-order-23270872" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Read more.</a>

Maharashtra political crisis: SC refuses to refer pleas to larger bench for reconsideration of 2016 Nabam Rebia order
The Supreme Court on Friday refused to refer pleas related to the June 2022 Maharashtra political crisis triggered by the Shiv Sena`s division to a seven-judge bench for reconsideration of the 2016 Nabam Rebia judgement. Read more.

Thane: Cops to be deployed at railway station to discipline errant rickshaw drivers, says TMC chief
The Thane Municipal Corporation (TMC) commissioner Abhijit Bangar has instructed the police, including the traffic department, should jointly take responsibility to depute personnel during morning and evening rush hour to discipline errant rickshaw drivers in the Thane railway station area. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/thane-cops-to-be-deployed-at-railway-station-to-discipline-errant-rickshaw-drivers-says-tmc-chief-23270864" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Read more.</a>

Thane: Cops to be deployed at railway station to discipline errant rickshaw drivers, says TMC chief
The Thane Municipal Corporation (TMC) commissioner Abhijit Bangar has instructed the police, including the traffic department, should jointly take responsibility to depute personnel during morning and evening rush hour to discipline errant rickshaw drivers in the Thane railway station area. Read more.

Thane Municipal Commissioner Abhijit Bangar has said that 150 meters of area around the city railway station has been cleared of hawkers for free and safe movement of people, but police`s support is required to maintain this situation.

Thane Municipal Commissioner Abhijit Bangar has said that 150 meters of area around the city railway station has been cleared of hawkers for free and safe movement of people, but police`s support is required to maintain this situation.

A security service provider formerly employed by a well-known developer in the city has been apprehended by the police for plotting to set fire to two SUVs in Aram Nagar, Versova, on February 10. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-crime-man-sets-two-suvs-on-fire-as-revenge-against-builders-employee-arrested-23270814" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Read More</a>

A security service provider formerly employed by a well-known developer in the city has been apprehended by the police for plotting to set fire to two SUVs in Aram Nagar, Versova, on February 10. Read More

Maharashtra is among the top five states in India with comprehensive electric vehicle (EV) &nbsp;policy designs, revealed an assessment conducted by Climate Trends, a research-based consultancy and capacity-building project that seeks to bring more attention to environmental, climate change and sustainable development issues <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/study-ranks-maharashtra-in-top-five-states-for-broad-electric-vehicle-policy-23270815" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Read More</a>

Maharashtra is among the top five states in India with comprehensive electric vehicle (EV) &nbsp;policy designs, revealed an assessment conducted by Climate Trends, a research-based consultancy and capacity-building project that seeks to bring more attention to environmental, climate change and sustainable development issues Read More

Religious tourism at Shirdi got a further boost on Thursday as the airport there has been given a licence for night landing. This is good news for the devotees of Sai Baba who want to travel to the place after sunset. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/maharashtra-airport-at-shirdi-gets-licence-for-night-landing-23270816" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Read More</a>

Religious tourism at Shirdi got a further boost on Thursday as the airport there has been given a licence for night landing. This is good news for the devotees of Sai Baba who want to travel to the place after sunset. Read More

Police have filed a chargesheet in the case related to the alleged suicide of television actor Tunisha Sharma in a court in Palghar district of Maharashtra, an official said here.

Police have filed a chargesheet in the case related to the alleged suicide of television actor Tunisha Sharma in a court in Palghar district of Maharashtra, an official said here.

The Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport (BEST) will start a new bus route from Mira Road station to Dahisar metro station from Monday, February 13. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-best-introduces-new-route-for-commuters-travelling-from-mira-road-to-dahisar-metro-station-23269786" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Read More</a>

The Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport (BEST) will start a new bus route from Mira Road station to Dahisar metro station from Monday, February 13. Read More

HindAyan, a multi-stage cycling race that commenced from Delhi earlier this month and is set to end in Pune on Sunday, has reached Mumbai`s neighbouring city Thane. (PTI)

HindAyan, a multi-stage cycling race that commenced from Delhi earlier this month and is set to end in Pune on Sunday, has reached Mumbai`s neighbouring city Thane. (PTI)

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Mumbai president Ashish Shelar on Thursday said that the BJP will hold Shiv Jayanti celebrations at 346 places in Mumbai&rsquo;s 227 wards on February 19 on the occasion of the 393rd birth anniversary of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/bjp-will-hold-shiv-jayanti-celebrations-at-346-places-in-mumbai-ashish-shelar-23270782" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Read More</a>

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Mumbai president Ashish Shelar on Thursday said that the BJP will hold Shiv Jayanti celebrations at 346 places in Mumbai&rsquo;s 227 wards on February 19 on the occasion of the 393rd birth anniversary of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. Read More

The Western Railway (WR) on Friday said that there will be a change of platform for some trains at Borivli station in Mumbai. The change of platform will come into effect from February 11. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-western-railway-announces-change-in-platform-for-some-trains-at-borivli-station-from-feb-11-check-details-23269841" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Read More</a>

The Western Railway (WR) on Friday said that there will be a change of platform for some trains at Borivli station in Mumbai. The change of platform will come into effect from February 11. Read More

The Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport (BEST) on Thursday said that it will be running special buses on the occasion of Mahashivratri, the BEST said in a statement. In a statement, the BEST said, on Saturday, February 18, 2023, a large number of devotees visit the Kanheri Caves and Babulnath Temple for darshan on the occasion of Mahashivratri and to facilitate the transportation of passengers going to Kanheri Caves and Babulnath Temple in Sanjay Gandhi National Park (Borivali East). <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/amp/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mahashivratri-2023-best-to-run-special-bus-services-in-parts-of-mumbai-for-occasion-23270765" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Read More</a>

The Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport (BEST) on Thursday said that it will be running special buses on the occasion of Mahashivratri, the BEST said in a statement. In a statement, the BEST said, on Saturday, February 18, 2023, a large number of devotees visit the Kanheri Caves and Babulnath Temple for darshan on the occasion of Mahashivratri and to facilitate the transportation of passengers going to Kanheri Caves and Babulnath Temple in Sanjay Gandhi National Park (Borivali East). Read More

Mumbai Police on Thursday issued an order, prohibiting flying of drones and other flying objects in the city till March 14, the police said. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-police-bans-drones-other-flying-object-in-city-till-march-14-check-details-here-23270787" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Read More</a>

Mumbai Police on Thursday issued an order, prohibiting flying of drones and other flying objects in the city till March 14, the police said. Read More

Police have arrested three persons, including a supervisor of an under- construction building, in connection with an incident where two persons died after cement blocks fell on them from the 42nd floor of the structure in Mumbai, an official said on Thursday.

Police have arrested three persons, including a supervisor of an under- construction building, in connection with an incident where two persons died after cement blocks fell on them from the 42nd floor of the structure in Mumbai, an official said on Thursday.

The Worli cops investigating the mishap which claimed two lives after cement slabs fell from an under-construction building, have said part of a wall had fallen and not slabs from the balancing unit of a crane as reported earlier.

The Worli cops investigating the mishap which claimed two lives after cement slabs fell from an under-construction building, have said part of a wall had fallen and not slabs from the balancing unit of a crane as reported earlier.

As the promotion of 175 senior inspectors has been awaiting clearance from the home department since November, there is a buzz in Mantralaya that political in-fighting is causing the delay.

As the promotion of 175 senior inspectors has been awaiting clearance from the home department since November, there is a buzz in Mantralaya that political in-fighting is causing the delay.

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The Oshiwara police on Thursday filed an FIR against seven people partying at a five-star hotel near domestic airport for allegedly vandalising cricketer Prithvi Shaw&rsquo;s car with a hockey stick after he refused their request for more selfies. The accused, however, claimed that Shaw manhandled them and broke their car windscreen with a bat.

The Oshiwara police on Thursday filed an FIR against seven people partying at a five-star hotel near domestic airport for allegedly vandalising cricketer Prithvi Shaw&rsquo;s car with a hockey stick after he refused their request for more selfies. The accused, however, claimed that Shaw manhandled them and broke their car windscreen with a bat.

Following the outrage over mid-day`s revelation that ex-corporators from BJP-held wards were allocated a whopping Rs 3 crore each while other wards got just Rs 1 crore, the civic chief has frozen the use of funds, even as he has awarded Rs 3 crore to all wards uniformly.

Following the outrage over mid-day`s revelation that ex-corporators from BJP-held wards were allocated a whopping Rs 3 crore each while other wards got just Rs 1 crore, the civic chief has frozen the use of funds, even as he has awarded Rs 3 crore to all wards uniformly.

Mumbai reported zero new measles cases on Thursday.&nbsp;

Mumbai reported zero new measles cases on Thursday.&nbsp;

A major fire broke out in a four-storey commercial building at Lower Parel in central Mumbai on Friday evening, civic officials said. We are closing the live blog now

A major fire broke out in a four-storey commercial building at Lower Parel in central Mumbai on Friday evening, civic officials said. We are closing the live blog now

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