Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Maharashtra CM Fadnavis felicitates top performers, directs IT dept to implement &ldquo;One State, One Portal&rdquo;
Heads of departments and service personnel who demonstrated outstanding performance during this initiative were felicitated with certificates by the Chief Minister. During the programme, Fadnavis provided guidance and directed the Information Technology Department to implement the &ldquo;One State, One Portal&rdquo; concept. ​

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Maharashtra CM Fadnavis felicitates top performers, directs IT dept to implement &ldquo;One State, One Portal&rdquo;
Heads of departments and service personnel who demonstrated outstanding performance during this initiative were felicitated with certificates by the Chief Minister. During the programme, Fadnavis provided guidance and directed the Information Technology Department to implement the &ldquo;One State, One Portal&rdquo; concept. ​

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;Depts must adhere to transparency and reliability, emphasises Maharashtra CM ​
Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Saturday emphasised that all government departments must function based on the three pillars of transparency, strict timelines, and reliability to ensure citizens receive the benefits of all schemes through a single platform and to achieve the goal of a &ldquo;Viksit Maharashtra.&rdquo; ​He was speaking during a ceremony organised to honour excellence under the &ldquo;150‑Day E‑Governance Reform Programme.&rdquo; ​(IANS) &nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;Depts must adhere to transparency and reliability, emphasises Maharashtra CM ​
Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Saturday emphasised that all government departments must function based on the three pillars of transparency, strict timelines, and reliability to ensure citizens receive the benefits of all schemes through a single platform and to achieve the goal of a &ldquo;Viksit Maharashtra.&rdquo; ​He was speaking during a ceremony organised to honour excellence under the &ldquo;150‑Day E‑Governance Reform Programme.&rdquo; ​(IANS) &nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Maharashtra directs district collectors to assign pending NHAI land cases to new tribunals for faster disposal
"District collectors have been directed to convene meetings with NHAI project directors and land acquisition officers to allocate pending cases to these tribunals for faster disposal. To ensure administrative efficiency, all claims related to a single award will be assigned to the same tribunal," it said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Maharashtra directs district collectors to assign pending NHAI land cases to new tribunals for faster disposal
"District collectors have been directed to convene meetings with NHAI project directors and land acquisition officers to allocate pending cases to these tribunals for faster disposal. To ensure administrative efficiency, all claims related to a single award will be assigned to the same tribunal," it said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Maharashtra appoints 57 new tribunals to clear 28,000 pending NHAI land compensation cases
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Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Maharashtra appoints 57 new tribunals to clear 28,000 pending NHAI land compensation cases




According to the statement, a large number of cases related to enhanced compensation for land acquisition under National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) projects have remained pending for several years. Some cases have been pending for over three years, it added. The newly appointed tribunals comprise 57 officers of the rank of additional commissioners and additional district magistrates, who will function across Konkan, Pune, Nashik, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Amravati and Nagpur divisions, the statement informed.





Mumbai News LIVE Updates: 'Maharashtra to resolve 28,000 pending cases with 57 new tribunals'
"Considering the seriousness of the issue, we pursued the matter with the Centre. With the appointment of 57 new tribunals, around 28,000 pending cases will be resolved within a stipulated timeframe. The move follows directions from Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and sustained coordination with the Centre, including meetings with Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari," he added.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: 'Maharashtra to resolve 28,000 pending cases with 57 new tribunals'
"Considering the seriousness of the issue, we pursued the matter with the Centre. With the appointment of 57 new tribunals, around 28,000 pending cases will be resolved within a stipulated timeframe. The move follows directions from Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and sustained coordination with the Centre, including meetings with Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari," he added.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: 57 tribunals appointed for 28k pending land acquisition claims in Maharashtra's highway projects As many as 57 tribunals have been appointed in Maharashtra to expedite the disposal of more than 28,000 pending land acquisition claims linked to national highway projects, Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule said on Saturday. Pending land acquisition claims often delay compensation to farmers and also slow down national highway projects, he said in a statement. (PTI)&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: 57 tribunals appointed for 28k pending land acquisition claims in Maharashtra's highway projectsAs many as 57 tribunals have been appointed in Maharashtra to expedite the disposal of more than 28,000 pending land acquisition claims linked to national highway projects, Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule said on Saturday. Pending land acquisition claims often delay compensation to farmers and also slow down national highway projects, he said in a statement. (PTI)&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Trader alleges Rs 2.62 lakh fraud by Kharat; SIT gets 100 complaints in five days
As per Bhagwat, he paid Rs 2.62 lakh for this, but later realised that the ring and gemstone given by Kharat were fake, and he had been duped. The SIT, which has published two phone numbers for those who want to give any information about Kharat's criminal activities, has received more than 100 complaints in the last five days, most of them from women, a police official said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Trader alleges Rs 2.62 lakh fraud by Kharat; SIT gets 100 complaints in five days
As per Bhagwat, he paid Rs 2.62 lakh for this, but later realised that the ring and gemstone given by Kharat were fake, and he had been duped. The SIT, which has published two phone numbers for those who want to give any information about Kharat's criminal activities, has received more than 100 complaints in the last five days, most of them from women, a police official said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Trader alleges Kharat took gold ring, gemstones, gave substitutes
He wanted his business to do well and met Kharat on a relative's advice, Bhagwat told police. Kharat allegedly took a gold ring and a few gemstones from him and gave him a ring and a gemstone in return, asking him to wear them.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Trader alleges Kharat took gold ring, gemstones, gave substitutes
He wanted his business to do well and met Kharat on a relative's advice, Bhagwat told police. Kharat allegedly took a gold ring and a few gemstones from him and gave him a ring and a gemstone in return, asking him to wear them.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;Second FIR against Kharat based on cheating complaint by Nevasa trader
The woman met Kharat for guidance as her relations with the husband were strained and the family was having financial troubles, she told police. Kharat allegedly told her that she would have to do his every bidding if she wanted a solution to her problems, and sexually exploited her between March 2022 to 2024. The second FIR registered on Friday was based on a cheating complaint filed by Rajendra Bhagwat, a cloth merchant from Nevasa.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;Second FIR against Kharat based on cheating complaint by Nevasa trader
The woman met Kharat for guidance as her relations with the husband were strained and the family was having financial troubles, she told police. Kharat allegedly told her that she would have to do his every bidding if she wanted a solution to her problems, and sexually exploited her between March 2022 to 2024. The second FIR registered on Friday was based on a cheating complaint filed by Rajendra Bhagwat, a cloth merchant from Nevasa.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Another FIR filed against Kharat after fresh rape allegation
Kharat, who was visited by several prominent Maharashtra politicians over the years, was arrested on March 18 after a woman alleged that he had repeatedly raped her for three years. On Friday, another FIR was registered against him on a complaint filed by a woman, officials said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Another FIR filed against Kharat after fresh rape allegation
Kharat, who was visited by several prominent Maharashtra politicians over the years, was arrested on March 18 after a woman alleged that he had repeatedly raped her for three years. On Friday, another FIR was registered against him on a complaint filed by a woman, officials said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;Two more cases registered against Kharat; over 100 complaints received over phone Two more cases have been registered against self-styled godman Ashok Kharat, police said on Saturday, adding that the Special Investigation Team which conducting a probe against him has received more than 100 complaints over phone. With this, a total of ten FIRs, eight for alleged sexual assault or exploitation and two for cheating, have been registered against Kharat at Sarkarwada police station in the city. (PTI)&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;Two more cases registered against Kharat; over 100 complaints received over phoneTwo more cases have been registered against self-styled godman Ashok Kharat, police said on Saturday, adding that the Special Investigation Team which conducting a probe against him has received more than 100 complaints over phone. With this, a total of ten FIRs, eight for alleged sexual assault or exploitation and two for cheating, have been registered against Kharat at Sarkarwada police station in the city. (PTI)&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Victim confides in husband, case transferred from Vasai to Pune
Following developments in the Nashik case, the victim confided in her husband and subsequently approached the police. A case was initially registered at Manikpur Police Station in Vasai under the Mira-Bhayandar Vasai-Virar Police Commissionerate and was later transferred to Manjari Police Station in Pune district.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Victim confides in husband, case transferred from Vasai to Pune
Following developments in the Nashik case, the victim confided in her husband and subsequently approached the police. A case was initially registered at Manikpur Police Station in Vasai under the Mira-Bhayandar Vasai-Virar Police Commissionerate and was later transferred to Manjari Police Station in Pune district.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Man accused of sexually assaulting woman he met on social media, held
According to police officials, the accused allegedly sexually assaulted a woman after establishing contact with her through social media in October 2023. Vaidya, a resident of Vasai in Maharashtra, is accused of luring the victim and assaulting her on multiple occasions. Police said that Vaidya met the woman in Pune in 2023, where he allegedly administered an intoxicating substance and assaulted her. He later allegedly called her to Vasai, where he assaulted her again.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Man accused of sexually assaulting woman he met on social media, held
According to police officials, the accused allegedly sexually assaulted a woman after establishing contact with her through social media in October 2023. Vaidya, a resident of Vasai in Maharashtra, is accused of luring the victim and assaulting her on multiple occasions. Police said that Vaidya met the woman in Pune in 2023, where he allegedly administered an intoxicating substance and assaulted her. He later allegedly called her to Vasai, where he assaulted her again.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Self-styled godman arrested in Pune for sexual assault; sent to police custody till April 6 The Pune City Police on Saturday arrested a self-styled godman, identified as Rishikesh Vaidya, from the Pimpri-Chinchwad area in connection with a sexual assault case. The arrest comes even as a similar case involving Nashik-based self-styled godman Ashok Kharat, accused of exploiting women, continues to draw attention in the state.&nbsp;(ANI)&nbsp;
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Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Self-styled godman arrested in Pune for sexual assault; sent to police custody till April 6The Pune City Police on Saturday arrested a self-styled godman, identified as Rishikesh Vaidya, from the Pimpri-Chinchwad area in connection with a sexual assault case. The arrest comes even as a similar case involving Nashik-based self-styled godman Ashok Kharat, accused of exploiting women, continues to draw attention in the state.&nbsp;(ANI)&nbsp;
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Mumbai News LIVE Updates: BMC to shut musical patch on Coastal Road at night More than a month after introducing a 'musical road patch' on Coastal Road, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation has decided to shut it during nighttime due to complaints from local residents. "We have decided to curtail the time...music will play only from 6 am to 10 pm," said a BMC official. (PTI)&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: BMC to shut musical patch on Coastal Road at nightMore than a month after introducing a 'musical road patch' on Coastal Road, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation has decided to shut it during nighttime due to complaints from local residents. "We have decided to curtail the time...music will play only from 6 am to 10 pm," said a BMC official. (PTI)&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;Raut slams Fadnavis over Zhirwal video remark, says verification not done in past
On Fadnavis' remark that the controversial video of NCP minister Narhari Zhirwal with a transperson needs to be verified, Raut asked how the chief minister proposed to do that. Verifications have never taken place when such videos surfaced in the past, he said.&nbsp;
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Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;Raut slams Fadnavis over Zhirwal video remark, says verification not done in past
On Fadnavis' remark that the controversial video of NCP minister Narhari Zhirwal with a transperson needs to be verified, Raut asked how the chief minister proposed to do that. Verifications have never taken place when such videos surfaced in the past, he said.&nbsp;
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Mumbai News LIVE Updates: 'Who are these people in the government who arranged special flights for Kharat'
Talking to reporters, the Rajya Sabha MP pointed out that Shiv Sena MLA Deepak Kesarkar has claimed that 40 MLAs had visited Kharat and questioned why he was the only one targeted. "CM Fadnavis should name these 40 MLAs and ministers who visited (Kharat). Who are these people in the government who arranged special flights for Kharat?" he said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: 'Who are these people in the government who arranged special flights for Kharat'
Talking to reporters, the Rajya Sabha MP pointed out that Shiv Sena MLA Deepak Kesarkar has claimed that 40 MLAs had visited Kharat and questioned why he was the only one targeted. "CM Fadnavis should name these 40 MLAs and ministers who visited (Kharat). Who are these people in the government who arranged special flights for Kharat?" he said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Fadnavis should reveal names of MLAs and ministers who visited Kharat, says Sanjay Raut
It ensures that investigations are not influenced, he added. Meanwhile, Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut said that Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis should reveal the names of MLAs and ministers who visited Kharat over the years.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Fadnavis should reveal names of MLAs and ministers who visited Kharat, says Sanjay Raut
It ensures that investigations are not influenced, he added. Meanwhile, Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut said that Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis should reveal the names of MLAs and ministers who visited Kharat over the years.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mungantiwar calls for strict action against &lsquo;godmen&rsquo;, says reformers&rsquo; teachings being ignored
Strong action would send a message to other self-styled godmen, he said, adding that such incidents, which bring disrepute to religion, continue to take place despite the teachings of reformers, including Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar, Savitribai Phule, and Shahu Maharaj being imparted in schools. On the resignation of NCP leader Rupali Chakankar as Maharashtra State Women's Commission chairperson, Mungantiwar said there was nothing wrong in demanding resignations when serious allegations come to the fore.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mungantiwar calls for strict action against &lsquo;godmen&rsquo;, says reformers&rsquo; teachings being ignored
Strong action would send a message to other self-styled godmen, he said, adding that such incidents, which bring disrepute to religion, continue to take place despite the teachings of reformers, including Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar, Savitribai Phule, and Shahu Maharaj being imparted in schools. On the resignation of NCP leader Rupali Chakankar as Maharashtra State Women's Commission chairperson, Mungantiwar said there was nothing wrong in demanding resignations when serious allegations come to the fore.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mungantiwar demands death penalty for Ashok Kharat, says &lsquo;no court, no proceedings&rsquo;
Speaking to reporters, Mungantiwar said, "I am a law-abiding citizen, but after seeing and hearing about the barbaric acts of Ashok Kharat, one feels he should not get any legal leniency. No court, no proceedings. Such a person should be punished publicly and hanged. He has insulted the legacy of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and disrespected women. Such acts are an affront to Maharashtra and its values."

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mungantiwar demands death penalty for Ashok Kharat, says &lsquo;no court, no proceedings&rsquo;
Speaking to reporters, Mungantiwar said, "I am a law-abiding citizen, but after seeing and hearing about the barbaric acts of Ashok Kharat, one feels he should not get any legal leniency. No court, no proceedings. Such a person should be punished publicly and hanged. He has insulted the legacy of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and disrespected women. Such acts are an affront to Maharashtra and its values."

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Publicly hang arrested 'godman' Ashok Kharat, says Mungantiwar Senior BJP leader and former Maharashtra minister Sudhir Mungantiwar on Saturday sought capital punishment for self-styled godman Ashok Kharat, arrested for allegedly raping a woman repeatedly over the past three years. Kharat, who was arrested on March 18, has been named in eight FIRs so far after multiple complaints were received alleging sexual assault, extortion, and the circulation of objectionable material. (PTI)&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Publicly hang arrested 'godman' Ashok Kharat, says MungantiwarSenior BJP leader and former Maharashtra minister Sudhir Mungantiwar on Saturday sought capital punishment for self-styled godman Ashok Kharat, arrested for allegedly raping a woman repeatedly over the past three years. Kharat, who was arrested on March 18, has been named in eight FIRs so far after multiple complaints were received alleging sexual assault, extortion, and the circulation of objectionable material. (PTI)&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Sanjay Raut calls PM Modi's 'Team India strategy' a "hypocrisy," seeks parliamentary discussion on West Asia 
Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut on Saturday took a jibe at Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the Centre's 'Team India strategy' amid the West Asia crisis, calling it a "hypocrisy". (ANI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Sanjay Raut calls PM Modi's 'Team India strategy' a "hypocrisy," seeks parliamentary discussion on West Asia
Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut on Saturday took a jibe at Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the Centre's 'Team India strategy' amid the West Asia crisis, calling it a "hypocrisy". (ANI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;Tour operator booked for cheating woman of Rs 6.6 lakh in Thane district 
A case has been registered against a tour operator from Maharashtra's Thane district for allegedly duping a woman of Rs 6.6 lakh with the promise of arranging travel bookings for her clients, police said on Saturday. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;Tour operator booked for cheating woman of Rs 6.6 lakh in Thane district
A case has been registered against a tour operator from Maharashtra's Thane district for allegedly duping a woman of Rs 6.6 lakh with the promise of arranging travel bookings for her clients, police said on Saturday. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: IMD forecasts sunny day as AQI stays satisfactory in Mumbai
Mumbai is likely to witness mainly clear skies on Saturday, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasting maximum and minimum temperatures around 36 degrees Celsius and 23 degrees Celsius, respectively. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-weather-update-imd-forecasts-sunny-day-as-aqi-stays-satisfactory-in-city-23623036" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Read more</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: IMD forecasts sunny day as AQI stays satisfactory in Mumbai
Mumbai is likely to witness mainly clear skies on Saturday, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasting maximum and minimum temperatures around 36 degrees Celsius and 23 degrees Celsius, respectively. Read more

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;Thane MACT awards Rs 33.9 lakh compensation to kin of motorcyclist killed in 2021 accident 
The Motor Accident Claims Tribunal (MACT) in Maharashtra's Thane district has granted a compensation of Rs 33.9 lakh to the family of a 40-year-old man killed in a motorcycle accident in 2021. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;Thane MACT awards Rs 33.9 lakh compensation to kin of motorcyclist killed in 2021 accident
The Motor Accident Claims Tribunal (MACT) in Maharashtra's Thane district has granted a compensation of Rs 33.9 lakh to the family of a 40-year-old man killed in a motorcycle accident in 2021. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;Maharashtra National Law University student booked for ragging junior roommate 
A fourth year BA LLB student of Maharashtra National Law University (MNLU) was booked for allegedly ragging her junior roommate, a Nagpur police official said on Friday. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;Maharashtra National Law University student booked for ragging junior roommate
A fourth year BA LLB student of Maharashtra National Law University (MNLU) was booked for allegedly ragging her junior roommate, a Nagpur police official said on Friday. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;Rupali Chakankar resigns as NCP state women's wing chief 
Under fire over her association with rape-accused 'godman' Ashok Kharat, NCP leader Rupali Chakankar on Friday resigned as the party's Maharashtra women's wing chief. (PTI)
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Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;Rupali Chakankar resigns as NCP state women's wing chief
Under fire over her association with rape-accused 'godman' Ashok Kharat, NCP leader Rupali Chakankar on Friday resigned as the party's Maharashtra women's wing chief. (PTI)
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Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Decision to slash excise duty on petrol a masterstroke, will give relief to countrymen, says Eknath Shinde
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Friday said the Centre's decision to slash the special additional excise duty on petrol is a masterstroke that would give relief to citizens. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Decision to slash excise duty on petrol a masterstroke, will give relief to countrymen, says Eknath Shinde
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Friday said the Centre's decision to slash the special additional excise duty on petrol is a masterstroke that would give relief to citizens. (PTI)

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