Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Man booked for illegally keeping protected Star Tortoise as pet Following intelligence from a joint team of animal welfare organisations &mdash; OIPA, ACF, and PAWS-Mumbai &mdash; the Maharashtra Forest Department's Range Forest Officer (Wildlife) raided a home at Grant Road in Mumbai and seized an Indian Star Tortoise (scientific name Geochelone elegans). The forest officer has arrested 57-year-old Vinay Ishwarlal Vaghela in this regard. As the Indian Star Tortoise is a protected species under Schedule I of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972, Vaghela was booked under Sections 9, 39, 48, 49, and 51 of the Act. He was produced before the court, which ordered three days of forest custody. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/man-booked-for-illegally-keeping-protected-star-tortoise-as-pet-23553050" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Read more</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Man booked for illegally keeping protected Star Tortoise as petFollowing intelligence from a joint team of animal welfare organisations &mdash; OIPA, ACF, and PAWS-Mumbai &mdash; the Maharashtra Forest Department's Range Forest Officer (Wildlife) raided a home at Grant Road in Mumbai and seized an Indian Star Tortoise (scientific name Geochelone elegans). The forest officer has arrested 57-year-old Vinay Ishwarlal Vaghela in this regard. As the Indian Star Tortoise is a protected species under Schedule I of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972, Vaghela was booked under Sections 9, 39, 48, 49, and 51 of the Act. He was produced before the court, which ordered three days of forest custody. Read more

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Chain snatcher who injured Ghatkopar resident last week nabbed from Pune
Mumbai Police have arrested a chain snatcher from Pune district who was allegedly involved in a robbery case at Ghatkopar. The accused, Akash Bhagwan Lokhande, was traced through an extensive technical investigation and arrested from the MIDC area of Talegaon in Pune. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-crime-news/article/mumbai-police-arrest-chain-snatcher-from-pune-in-ghatkopar-robbery-that-left-woman-injured-23553113#:~:text=The&#3720accused&#372C&#3720Akash&#3720Bhagwan&#3720Lokhande,was&#3720walking&#3720towards&#3720her&#3720house." target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Full story</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Chain snatcher who injured Ghatkopar resident last week nabbed from Pune
Mumbai Police have arrested a chain snatcher from Pune district who was allegedly involved in a robbery case at Ghatkopar. The accused, Akash Bhagwan Lokhande, was traced through an extensive technical investigation and arrested from the MIDC area of Talegaon in Pune. Full story

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai Metro Lines-2A, 7 get monsoon-ready to ensure seamless service
In a bid to ensure the highest standards of safety and operational excellence during the monsoon season, the Maha Mumbai Metro Operation Corporation Limited (MMMOCL) has launched an extensive monsoon preparedness programme for Metro Lines-2A (Dahisar East to DN Nagar) and 7 (Andheri East to Dahisar East). The initiative underscores a steadfast commitment to delivering uninterrupted, efficient, and secure metro services to Mumbaikars, the MMMOCL said. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-metro-lines-2a-7-get-monsoon-ready-with-advanced-infrastructure-safety-reinforcements-23553186#:~:text=Field&#372Dlevel&#3720monsoon&#3720measures&amp;text=Pothole&#3720repair&#3720vehicles&#3720and&#3720dewatering,smooth&#3720operations&#3720during&#3720the&#3720monsoon." target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Full story&nbsp;</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai Metro Lines-2A, 7 get monsoon-ready to ensure seamless service
In a bid to ensure the highest standards of safety and operational excellence during the monsoon season, the Maha Mumbai Metro Operation Corporation Limited (MMMOCL) has launched an extensive monsoon preparedness programme for Metro Lines-2A (Dahisar East to DN Nagar) and 7 (Andheri East to Dahisar East). The initiative underscores a steadfast commitment to delivering uninterrupted, efficient, and secure metro services to Mumbaikars, the MMMOCL said. Full story&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Maharashtra cabinet asks administration to expedite survey of losses due to rains The Maharashtra cabinet on Tuesday asked the administration to expedite the survey of damage caused by rains which have been lashing many parts of the state for the last three days, PTI reported. Food and Civil Supplies Minister Chhagan Bhujbal told PTI that directives have been issued to officials to complete spot inspections at the earliest so that relief can be provided immediately.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Maharashtra cabinet asks administration to expedite survey of losses due to rainsThe Maharashtra cabinet on Tuesday asked the administration to expedite the survey of damage caused by rains which have been lashing many parts of the state for the last three days, PTI reported. Food and Civil Supplies Minister Chhagan Bhujbal told PTI that directives have been issued to officials to complete spot inspections at the earliest so that relief can be provided immediately.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Woman accuses Shiv Sena minister's son of harassment after marriage A woman has sent a legal notice to Maharashtra minister Sanjay Shirsat's son Siddhant, accusing him of mental and physical harassment following their marriage three years ago, PTI reported. After several Marathi TV channels reported the news of her claims, the woman on Tuesday told reporters that the issue should not be politicised.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Woman accuses Shiv Sena minister's son of harassment after marriageA woman has sent a legal notice to Maharashtra minister Sanjay Shirsat's son Siddhant, accusing him of mental and physical harassment following their marriage three years ago, PTI reported. After several Marathi TV channels reported the news of her claims, the woman on Tuesday told reporters that the issue should not be politicised.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Over 40 displaced birds, wild animals rescued following heavy rains in Mumbai, adjoining areas More than 40 wild creatures, mostly birds, were rescued in Mumbai and its surrounding districts in 48 hours following heavy rains in the region, an office-bearer of an animal welfare organisation said on Tuesday, according to PTI. Birds and other creatures suffered injuries due to fractures, falls from nests, and displacement due to heavy rainfall and strong winds, Resqink Association for Wildlife Welfare (RAWW) founder-president Pawan Sharma said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Over 40 displaced birds, wild animals rescued following heavy rains in Mumbai, adjoining areasMore than 40 wild creatures, mostly birds, were rescued in Mumbai and its surrounding districts in 48 hours following heavy rains in the region, an office-bearer of an animal welfare organisation said on Tuesday, according to PTI. Birds and other creatures suffered injuries due to fractures, falls from nests, and displacement due to heavy rainfall and strong winds, Resqink Association for Wildlife Welfare (RAWW) founder-president Pawan Sharma said.

Mumbai LIVE Updates:&nbsp;Fadnavis asks officials to provide financial aid to rain-hit people in Maharashtra
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has directed officials to ensure that financial aid is provided to people affected by heavy rains in the state, his cabinet colleague Chandrashekhar Bawankule said on Tuesday. Bawankule, the state revenue minister, said affected citizens, including farmers, would be compensated as per norms set by the National Disaster Response Fund (NDRF) and the State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF): PTI

Mumbai LIVE Updates:&nbsp;Fadnavis asks officials to provide financial aid to rain-hit people in Maharashtra
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has directed officials to ensure that financial aid is provided to people affected by heavy rains in the state, his cabinet colleague Chandrashekhar Bawankule said on Tuesday. Bawankule, the state revenue minister, said affected citizens, including farmers, would be compensated as per norms set by the National Disaster Response Fund (NDRF) and the State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF): PTI

Mumbai LIVE Updates: Gangster Ravi Pujari acquitted in Dawood Ibrahim gang member's 1999 murder
A special court here on Tuesday acquitted gangster Ravi Pujari in a case related to the 1999 murder of an alleged member of fugitive underworld don Dawood Ibrahim's gang. Special judge A M Patil acquitted Anil Sharma in the case registered against him under the Indian Penal Code (IPC) section for murder and relevant provisions of the Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act: PTI

Mumbai LIVE Updates: Gangster Ravi Pujari acquitted in Dawood Ibrahim gang member's 1999 murder
A special court here on Tuesday acquitted gangster Ravi Pujari in a case related to the 1999 murder of an alleged member of fugitive underworld don Dawood Ibrahim's gang. Special judge A M Patil acquitted Anil Sharma in the case registered against him under the Indian Penal Code (IPC) section for murder and relevant provisions of the Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act: PTI

Mumbai LIVE Updates: Rane slams Uddhav, Aaditya for targeting PM Modi, Amit Shah
BJP leader Narayan Rane on Tuesday warned that Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray, his MLA son Aaditya and party leader Sanjay Raut would face "serious consequences" if they continue to target Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union minister Amit Shah. Addressing a press conference here, Rane also accused the Thackerays of indulging in corruption: PTI

Mumbai LIVE Updates: Rane slams Uddhav, Aaditya for targeting PM Modi, Amit Shah
BJP leader Narayan Rane on Tuesday warned that Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray, his MLA son Aaditya and party leader Sanjay Raut would face "serious consequences" if they continue to target Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union minister Amit Shah.Addressing a press conference here, Rane also accused the Thackerays of indulging in corruption: PTI

Mumbai LIVE Updates: HC notice to ECI on plea seeking CCTV footage of assembly seat won by Fadnavis in 2024
The Bombay High Court on Tuesday issued a notice to the Election Commission of India on a petition seeking copies of videography and CCTV footage of the Nagpur South-west assembly seat from where Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis was elected. The Nagpur bench of the court also issued notices to the Maharashtra Chief Electoral office and the Nagpur district collector. The court was hearing a petition filed by Congress member Prafulla Vinodrao Gudadhe, who lost to Fadnavis in the constituency in November 2024, seeking copies of the footage: PTI

Mumbai LIVE Updates: HC notice to ECI on plea seeking CCTV footage of assembly seat won by Fadnavis in 2024
The Bombay High Court on Tuesday issued a notice to the Election Commission of India on a petition seeking copies of videography and CCTV footage of the Nagpur South-west assembly seat from where Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis was elected.The Nagpur bench of the court also issued notices to the Maharashtra Chief Electoral office and the Nagpur district collector.The court was hearing a petition filed by Congress member Prafulla Vinodrao Gudadhe, who lost to Fadnavis in the constituency in November 2024, seeking copies of the footage: PTI

Mumbai LIVE Updates: Dacoity accused killed in encounter, five others held
A dacoity accused was killed in an encounter with police while five other members of the gang were arrested in the district, police said on Tuesday. A gang of six dacoits had looted 5.5 kg gold, 32 kg of silver and Rs 70,000 in cash from the residence of a businessman on May 15 in an area under the jurisdiction of Waluj MIDC police station. The police nabbed Yogesh Hajbe (31), Suresh Gangne (45), Syed Azharuddin (37), Sohail Shaikh (22) and Mahendra Bidve (38) in the case on Tuesday: PTI

Mumbai LIVE Updates: Dacoity accused killed in encounter, five others held
A dacoity accused was killed in an encounter with police while five other members of the gang were arrested in the district, police said on Tuesday.A gang of six dacoits had looted 5.5 kg gold, 32 kg of silver and Rs 70,000 in cash from the residence of a businessman on May 15 in an area under the jurisdiction of Waluj MIDC police station. The police nabbed Yogesh Hajbe (31), Suresh Gangne (45), Syed Azharuddin (37), Sohail Shaikh (22) and Mahendra Bidve (38) in the case on Tuesday: PTI

Mumbai LIVE Updates:&nbsp;Two killed in tiger attacks in Chandrapur
A man and a woman were killed in separate tiger attacks in eastern Maharashtra's Chandrapur district on Tuesday, forest officials said. A total of 11 persons have died in attacks by big cats in the district, home to the Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve, this month. Nanda Sanjay Makalwar (45), resident of Chiroli village in Mul tehsil, who had gone to the forest to collect bamboo sticks with her husband and some others, was attacked by a tiger in Chichpalli forest range in the morning, said a senior official of the Forest Development Corporation of Maharashtra: PTI

Mumbai LIVE Updates:&nbsp;Two killed in tiger attacks in Chandrapur
A man and a woman were killed in separate tiger attacks in eastern Maharashtra's Chandrapur district on Tuesday, forest officials said.A total of 11 persons have died in attacks by big cats in the district, home to the Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve, this month. Nanda Sanjay Makalwar (45), resident of Chiroli village in Mul tehsil, who had gone to the forest to collect bamboo sticks with her husband and some others, was attacked by a tiger in Chichpalli forest range in the morning, said a senior official of the Forest Development Corporation of Maharashtra: PTI

Mumbai LIVE Updates: HC grants bail to student held for post on Indo-Pak conflict
The Bombay High Court on Tuesday granted bail to a 19-year-old student from Pune arrested for her social media post on Indo-Pak hostilities and ordered her immediate release while rebuking the Maharashtra government for its "radical" reaction to her post. A vacation bench of Justices Gauri Godse and Somasekhar Sundaresan said it was "absolutely shocking" that the student has been treated like a "hardcore criminal" by the government: PTI

Mumbai LIVE Updates: HC grants bail to student held for post on Indo-Pak conflict
The Bombay High Court on Tuesday granted bail to a 19-year-old student from Pune arrested for her social media post on Indo-Pak hostilities and ordered her immediate release while rebuking the Maharashtra government for its "radical" reaction to her post.A vacation bench of Justices Gauri Godse and Somasekhar Sundaresan said it was "absolutely shocking" that the student has been treated like a "hardcore criminal" by the government: PTI

Mumbai LIVE Updates: Congress demands immediate aid to Maharashtra farmers affected by rains
The Congress in Maharashtra on Tuesday asked the Mahayuti government to set aside bureaucratic procedures and provide financial relief of Rs 20,000 per acre or Rs 50,000 per hectare to farmers for damage caused to crops due to rains. State Congress president Harshwardhan Sapkal also slammed the BJP-led government for severe waterlogging at several locations and inconvenience caused to residents after the first monsoon showers in Mumbai on Monday: PTI
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Mumbai LIVE Updates: Congress demands immediate aid to Maharashtra farmers affected by rains
The Congress in Maharashtra on Tuesday asked the Mahayuti government to set aside bureaucratic procedures and provide financial relief of Rs 20,000 per acre or Rs 50,000 per hectare to farmers for damage caused to crops due to rains. State Congress president Harshwardhan Sapkal also slammed the BJP-led government for severe waterlogging at several locations and inconvenience caused to residents after the first monsoon showers in Mumbai on Monday: PTI
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Mumbai LIVE Updates: HC orders immediate release of teen student from Pune arrested for her social media post on Indo-Pak conflict
The Bombay High Court on Tuesday came down heavily on the Maharashtra government for arresting a 19-year-old student from Pune for her social media post on Indo-Pak hostilities, calling its reaction "radical". (PTI)

Mumbai LIVE Updates: HC orders immediate release of teen student from Pune arrested for her social media post on Indo-Pak conflict
The Bombay High Court on Tuesday came down heavily on the Maharashtra government for arresting a 19-year-old student from Pune for her social media post on Indo-Pak hostilities, calling its reaction "radical". (PTI)

Mumbai LIVE Updates:&nbsp;Passenger jetty, terminal facilities in Mumbai: SC refuses to entertain plea against HC order 
The Supreme Court on Tuesday refused to entertain a plea challenging an order of the Bombay High Court, which had declined to stay the construction work for a passenger jetty and terminal facilities project near the Gateway of India. (PTI)&nbsp;

Mumbai LIVE Updates:&nbsp;Passenger jetty, terminal facilities in Mumbai: SC refuses to entertain plea against HC order
The Supreme Court on Tuesday refused to entertain a plea challenging an order of the Bombay High Court, which had declined to stay the construction work for a passenger jetty and terminal facilities project near the Gateway of India. (PTI)&nbsp;

Mumbai LIVE Updates:&nbsp;Mumbai police seize mephedrone worth Rs 24.47 cr
The Mumbai police have seized 12.6 kg of mephedrone (MD) worth Rs 24.47 crore and arrested six persons in raids spanning over three months, an official said on Tuesday. The raids were conducted in Mumbai, Navi Mumbai and Karjat in neighbouring Raigad district, an official said here on Tuesday. He said that the police arrested one of the accused with 45 gms of MD in Chembur in March this year. Based on information provided by him, they conducted a raid in Navi Mumbai on May 15 and seized more than 6 kg of the substance worth Rs 13.37 crore: PTI

Mumbai LIVE Updates:&nbsp;Mumbai police seize mephedrone worth Rs 24.47 cr
The Mumbai police have seized 12.6 kg of mephedrone (MD) worth Rs 24.47 crore and arrested six persons in raids spanning over three months, an official said on Tuesday. The raids were conducted in Mumbai, Navi Mumbai and Karjat in neighbouring Raigad district, an official said here on Tuesday. He said that the police arrested one of the accused with 45 gms of MD in Chembur in March this year. Based on information provided by him, they conducted a raid in Navi Mumbai on May 15 and seized more than 6 kg of the substance worth Rs 13.37 crore: PTI

Mumbai LIVE Updates: Patriotic song penned by Savarkar wins Maharashtra govt's award
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday presented the first Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj Rajya Prerana Geet Puraskar to the patriotic song, "Anadi Mee, Anant Mee", written by freedom fighter V D Savarkar. Ranjit Savarkar, the grandson of the late Hindu ideologue, accepted the award on behalf of the Swatantryaveer Savarkar Foundation. The ceremony was held at the Maharashtra Chief Minister's official residence 'Varsha' in the presence of Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde: PTI

Mumbai LIVE Updates: Patriotic song penned by Savarkar wins Maharashtra govt's award
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday presented the first Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj Rajya Prerana Geet Puraskar to the patriotic song, "Anadi Mee, Anant Mee", written by freedom fighter V D Savarkar. Ranjit Savarkar, the grandson of the late Hindu ideologue, accepted the award on behalf of the Swatantryaveer Savarkar Foundation. The ceremony was held at the Maharashtra Chief Minister's official residence 'Varsha' in the presence of Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde: PTI

Mumbai LIVE Updates: &nbsp;Woman held for trespassing at actor Aditya Roy Kapur's house in Mumbai
A 48-year-old woman has been arrested for allegedly trespassing into actor Aditya Roy Kapur's house in the western suburb of Khar in Mumbai, police said on Tuesday. The accused woman, Gazala Siddique, who resides in UAE, arrived in the city on Monday and reached the actor's apartment building on Shirli Rajan Road, an official said. He said the woman entered the building with her belongings after giving the security guards some excuses and reached the actor's flat. Siddique sat in the front room of the house, even as Roy Kapur's staff tried to get in touch with him to find out if he had invited her home, the official said: PTI

Mumbai LIVE Updates: &nbsp;Woman held for trespassing at actor Aditya Roy Kapur's house in Mumbai
A 48-year-old woman has been arrested for allegedly trespassing into actor Aditya Roy Kapur's house in the western suburb of Khar in Mumbai, police said on Tuesday. The accused woman, Gazala Siddique, who resides in UAE, arrived in the city on Monday and reached the actor's apartment building on Shirli Rajan Road, an official said. He said the woman entered the building with her belongings after giving the security guards some excuses and reached the actor's flat.Siddique sat in the front room of the house, even as Roy Kapur's staff tried to get in touch with him to find out if he had invited her home, the official said: PTI

Mumbai LIVE Updates: Worldline gets RBI nod to facilitate cross-border online transactions for import-export
Digital payments firm Worldline ePayments India Private Limited on Tuesday announced that it has received authorisation from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to operate as an Export-Import Payment Aggregator - Cross-Border. According to a statement from its parent firm Worldline India, this authorisation enables Worldline ePayments India to facilitate cross-border online transactions for the import and export of goods and services: ANI

Mumbai LIVE Updates: Worldline gets RBI nod to facilitate cross-border online transactions for import-export
Digital payments firm Worldline ePayments India Private Limited on Tuesday announced that it has received authorisation from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to operate as an Export-Import Payment Aggregator - Cross-Border. According to a statement from its parent firm Worldline India, this authorisation enables Worldline ePayments India to facilitate cross-border online transactions for the import and export of goods and services: ANI

Mumbai LIVE Updates: Man acquitted in molestation case
A court here has acquitted a 39-year-old man of charges of molestation and criminal intimidation in a 2013 case, citing the lack of evidence. Avdhut Satish Nalawade was facing a case under Indian Penal Code sections 354 (molestation) and 506 (criminal intimidation). A woman, with whom he was in a relationship, had accused him of making unwanted advances and hugging her on September 20, 2013: PTI

Mumbai LIVE Updates: Man acquitted in molestation case
A court here has acquitted a 39-year-old man of charges of molestation and criminal intimidation in a 2013 case, citing the lack of evidence.Avdhut Satish Nalawade was facing a case under Indian Penal Code sections 354 (molestation) and 506 (criminal intimidation). A woman, with whom he was in a relationship, had accused him of making unwanted advances and hugging her on September 20, 2013: PTI

Mumbai LIVE Updates: More than 9,000 farmers, fishermen affected by unseasonal rains in Palghar
Unseasonal rainfall in the first week of May has affected more than 9,000 farmers and fishermen in Maharashtra's Palghar district, and the administration has assessed the damages, an official said on Tuesday. &nbsp;(PTI)

Mumbai LIVE Updates: More than 9,000 farmers, fishermen affected by unseasonal rains in Palghar
Unseasonal rainfall in the first week of May has affected more than 9,000 farmers and fishermen in Maharashtra's Palghar district, and the administration has assessed the damages, an official said on Tuesday. &nbsp;(PTI)

Mumbai LIVE Updates:&nbsp;HC rebukes Maharashtra govt for college student's arrest for post on Indo-Pak conflict 
The Bombay High Court on Tuesday came down heavily on the Maharashtra government for arresting a 19-year-old student from Pune for her social media post on Indo-Pak hostilities, calling its reaction "radical". &nbsp;(PTI)&nbsp;

Mumbai LIVE Updates:&nbsp;HC rebukes Maharashtra govt for college student's arrest for post on Indo-Pak conflict
The Bombay High Court on Tuesday came down heavily on the Maharashtra government for arresting a 19-year-old student from Pune for her social media post on Indo-Pak hostilities, calling its reaction "radical". &nbsp;(PTI)&nbsp;

Mumbai LIVE Updates:&nbsp;Yellow alert for Mumbai and Thane 
Thunderstorm accompanied by lightning, heavy rainfall and gusty winds (40-50) at isolated places, says IMD

Mumbai LIVE Updates:&nbsp;Yellow alert for Mumbai and Thane
Thunderstorm accompanied by lightning, heavy rainfall and gusty winds (40-50) at isolated places, says IMD

Mumbai LIVE Updates:&nbsp;One dead in tree collapse incident in city 
A 26-year-old man died while another was injured in separate incidents of tree collapse or branch fall in the city as rains lashed the metropolis over the last 24 hours, the civic body said on Tuesday morning. (PTI)

Mumbai LIVE Updates:&nbsp;One dead in tree collapse incident in city
A 26-year-old man died while another was injured in separate incidents of tree collapse or branch fall in the city as rains lashed the metropolis over the last 24 hours, the civic body said on Tuesday morning. (PTI)

Mumbai LIVE Updates: Shah lauds efforts of trustees in running Madhavbaug Laxminarayan Temple in the heart of Mumbai
The institution has the sentiment of social service, which has made it a centre of cultural, religious and social activities, the Union home minister said.&nbsp;

Mumbai LIVE Updates: Shah lauds efforts of trustees in running Madhavbaug Laxminarayan Temple in the heart of Mumbai
The institution has the sentiment of social service, which has made it a centre of cultural, religious and social activities, the Union home minister said.&nbsp;

Mumbai LIVE Updates:&nbsp;PM Modi has made people feel proud to be an Indian and enhanced the value of the Indian passport overseas, says Amit Shah
"Modi has completed 11 years as the prime minister. The son of Gujarat is committed to the nation's development, economic growth and national security. Those who violated national security have been taught a lesson," Amit Shah said.&nbsp;

Mumbai LIVE Updates:&nbsp;PM Modi has made people feel proud to be an Indian and enhanced the value of the Indian passport overseas, says Amit Shah
"Modi has completed 11 years as the prime minister. The son of Gujarat is committed to the nation's development, economic growth and national security. Those who violated national security have been taught a lesson," Amit Shah said.&nbsp;

Mumbai LIVE Updates:&nbsp;Union Home Minister Amit Shah speaks about Madhavbaug's transformation 
He said institution has the sentiment of social service, and looking ahead, Madhavbaug can evolve into a centre that serves both dharma (spiritual and cultural values) and aarogya (health and well-being). "Looking ahead, Madhavbaug has the potential to become even more than a cultural and spiritual centre. It can be a space where people are encouraged to speak in their mother tongues, preserving linguistic heritage. We could transform it into a learning centre for the Bhagavad Gita, the Upanishads, and other spiritual texts, nurturing spiritual knowledge for future generations. Additionally, a Sanjeevani Kendra&mdash;a health and wellness centre&mdash;could be established to serve the needs of the community," Amit Shah stated.

Mumbai LIVE Updates:&nbsp;Union Home Minister Amit Shah speaks about Madhavbaug's transformation
He said institution has the sentiment of social service, and looking ahead, Madhavbaug can evolve into a centre that serves both dharma (spiritual and cultural values) and aarogya (health and well-being). "Looking ahead, Madhavbaug has the potential to become even more than a cultural and spiritual centre. It can be a space where people are encouraged to speak in their mother tongues, preserving linguistic heritage. We could transform it into a learning centre for the Bhagavad Gita, the Upanishads, and other spiritual texts, nurturing spiritual knowledge for future generations. Additionally, a Sanjeevani Kendra&mdash;a health and wellness centre&mdash;could be established to serve the needs of the community," Amit Shah stated.

Mumbai LIVE updates: Home Minister Amit Shah conveys his sentiments for the Laxmi Narayan Temple 
Speaking at the 150th anniversary of Madhavbaug Laxminarayan temple in Mumbai, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday lauded the efforts of trustees in running the Madhavbaug Laxminarayan Temple in the heart of Mumbai. "I was born and raised in Mumbai, and I&rsquo;ve had the privilege of attending the aarti at the Laxmi Narayan Temple many times. All three of my sisters were married at Madhavbaug Wadi, a place that holds deep emotional significance for our family," Shah said.

Mumbai LIVE updates: Home Minister Amit Shah conveys his sentiments for the Laxmi Narayan Temple
Speaking at the 150th anniversary of Madhavbaug Laxminarayan temple in Mumbai, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday lauded the efforts of trustees in running the Madhavbaug Laxminarayan Temple in the heart of Mumbai. "I was born and raised in Mumbai, and I&rsquo;ve had the privilege of attending the aarti at the Laxmi Narayan Temple many times. All three of my sisters were married at Madhavbaug Wadi, a place that holds deep emotional significance for our family," Shah said.

Mumbai LIVE updates: Home Minister Amit Shah begins his speech at Shri Laxmi Narayan Mandir&rsquo;s 150th anniversary celebration
Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis graced the occasion of the 150th anniversary celebration of &lsquo;Shri Laxmi Narayan Mandir, Madhavbaug&rsquo; as the chief guests on Tuesday in Mumbai.
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Mumbai LIVE updates: Home Minister Amit Shah begins his speech at Shri Laxmi Narayan Mandir&rsquo;s 150th anniversary celebration
Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis graced the occasion of the 150th anniversary celebration of &lsquo;Shri Laxmi Narayan Mandir, Madhavbaug&rsquo; as the chief guests on Tuesday in Mumbai.

#LIVE | केंद्रीय गृह व सहकार मंत्री अमित शाह आणि मुख्यमंत्री देवेंद्र फडणवीस यांची 'श्री लक्ष्मी नारायण मंदिर, माधवबाग'च्या 150व्या वर्षपूर्तीनिमित्त आयोजित जयंती उत्सव येथे प्रमुख उपस्थिती@AmitShah @Dev_Fadnavis#Maharashtra #DevendraFadnavis https://t.co/jiQ9tD2CrM
&mdash; CMO Maharashtra (@CMOMaharashtra) May 27, 2025




Mumbai LIVE updates: Amit Shah envisions Madhavbaug as a hub for dharma and service 
Amit Shah proposes a new vision for Madhavbaug as a centre for dharma, community service, spirituality and health.
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<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/LIVE?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc-Etfw">#LIVE</a> | केंद्रीय गृह व सहकार मंत्री अमित शाह आणि मुख्यमंत्री देवेंद्र फडणवीस यांची 'श्री लक्ष्मी नारायण मंदिर, माधवबाग'च्या 150व्या वर्षपूर्तीनिमित्त आयोजित जयंती उत्सव येथे प्रमुख उपस्थिती<a href="https://twitter.com/AmitShah?ref_src=twsrc-Etfw">@AmitShah</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Dev_Fadnavis?ref_src=twsrc-Etfw">@Dev_Fadnavis</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Maharashtra?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc-Etfw">#Maharashtra</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/DevendraFadnavis?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc-Etfw">#DevendraFadnavis</a> <a href="https://t.co/jiQ9tD2CrM">https://t.co/jiQ9tD2CrM</a>
&mdash; CMO Maharashtra (@CMOMaharashtra) <a href="https://twitter.com/CMOMaharashtra/status/1927246093693149338?ref_src=twsrc-Etfw">May 27, 2025</a></blockquote>

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Mumbai LIVE updates: Amit Shah envisions Madhavbaug as a hub for dharma and service
Amit Shah proposes a new vision for Madhavbaug as a centre for dharma, community service, spirituality and health.
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#LIVE | केंद्रीय गृह व सहकार मंत्री अमित शाह आणि मुख्यमंत्री देवेंद्र फडणवीस यांची 'श्री लक्ष्मी नारायण मंदिर, माधवबाग'च्या 150व्या वर्षपूर्तीनिमित्त आयोजित जयंती उत्सव येथे प्रमुख उपस्थिती@AmitShah @Dev_Fadnavis#Maharashtra #DevendraFadnavis https://t.co/jiQ9tD2CrM
&mdash; CMO Maharashtra (@CMOMaharashtra) May 27, 2025




Mumbai LIVE Updates: Home Minister Amit Shah speaks about his attachment with idols of Laxmi Narayan 
"The murti of Laxmi Narayan is etched in my memory from childhood&mdash;something I&rsquo;ve grown up seeing with reverence. It is only because of the vision and dedication of those who invested in the temple in earlier times that we are still able to continue these traditions so beautifully today," Amit Shah stated in his speech.

Mumbai LIVE Updates: Home Minister Amit Shah speaks about his attachment with idols of Laxmi Narayan
"The murti of Laxmi Narayan is etched in my memory from childhood&mdash;something I&rsquo;ve grown up seeing with reverence. It is only because of the vision and dedication of those who invested in the temple in earlier times that we are still able to continue these traditions so beautifully today," Amit Shah stated in his speech.

Mumbai LIVE Updates: Modi's 11-year reign as PM will be written in golden letters in history, says Amit Shah
On Tuesday, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 11-year reign will be written in golden letters in history.

Mumbai LIVE Updates: Modi's 11-year reign as PM will be written in golden letters in history, says Amit Shah
On Tuesday, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 11-year reign will be written in golden letters in history.

Mumbai LIVE Updates: Amit Shah emphasised celebrating culture 
"A Madhav Sanskriti Kendra could also be envisioned to celebrate and nurture our cultural roots. These ideas can help the space evolve into a vibrant community hub. I hope the trustees of Madhavbaug consider this vision and explore its possibilities for the future," Amit Shah said in his speech at the occasion of 150th anniversary celebration of Shri Laxmi Narayan Mandir.

Mumbai LIVE Updates: Amit Shah emphasised celebrating culture
"A Madhav Sanskriti Kendra could also be envisioned to celebrate and nurture our cultural roots. These ideas can help the space evolve into a vibrant community hub. I hope the trustees of Madhavbaug consider this vision and explore its possibilities for the future," Amit Shah said in his speech at the occasion of 150th anniversary celebration of Shri Laxmi Narayan Mandir.

Mumbai Rains LIVE updates: Weather turns pleasant in Mumbai as parts of the city receive light rain
&nbsp;The city expects a generally cloudy sky with heavy rain as per IMD.
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<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WATCH?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc-Etfw">#WATCH</a> | Mumbai, Maharashtra | Weather turns pleasant in Mumbai as parts of the city receive light rain. The city expects a generally cloudy sky with heavy rain as per IMD. Visuals from Marine Drive. <a href="https://t.co/TjhgITjeOf">pic.twitter.com/TjhgITjeOf</a>
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Mumbai Rains LIVE updates: Weather turns pleasant in Mumbai as parts of the city receive light rain
&nbsp;The city expects a generally cloudy sky with heavy rain as per IMD.

#WATCH | Mumbai, Maharashtra | Weather turns pleasant in Mumbai as parts of the city receive light rain. The city expects a generally cloudy sky with heavy rain as per IMD.Visuals from Marine Drive. pic.twitter.com/TjhgITjeOf
&mdash; ANI (@ANI) May 27, 2025


Mumbai Rains LIVE updates: Mumbai receives 106 mm of rain in 24 hours; IMD forecasts moderate to heavy showers 
After being pummelled by heavy downpours at the start of the week, Mumbai witnessed a brief respite on Tuesday morning, with the island city recording an average rainfall of 106 mm in 24 hours, civic officials said. (PTI)&nbsp;

Mumbai Rains LIVE updates: Mumbai receives 106 mm of rain in 24 hours; IMD forecasts moderate to heavy showers
After being pummelled by heavy downpours at the start of the week, Mumbai witnessed a brief respite on Tuesday morning, with the island city recording an average rainfall of 106 mm in 24 hours, civic officials said. (PTI)&nbsp;

Mumbai Rains LIVE updates: Mumbai rains: Heavy rain floods KEM Hospital in Parel, raises concerns over infrastructure and preparedness
The unseasonal and excessively heavy rains on Monday not just caused havoc on the roads and railway tracks but also flooded the King Edward Memorial (KEM) Hospital, causing major inconvenience to hundreds of patients and visitors. While medical services and emergency care remained uninterrupted, many patients were forced to sit or wait in waterlogged passages, raising serious concerns over hospital infrastructure and disaster preparedness. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/kems-wards-soak-under-monsoon-fury-23552694">Read more.</a>

Mumbai Rains LIVE updates: Mumbai rains: Heavy rain floods KEM Hospital in Parel, raises concerns over infrastructure and preparedness
The unseasonal and excessively heavy rains on Monday not just caused havoc on the roads and railway tracks but also flooded the King Edward Memorial (KEM) Hospital, causing major inconvenience to hundreds of patients and visitors. While medical services and emergency care remained uninterrupted, many patients were forced to sit or wait in waterlogged passages, raising serious concerns over hospital infrastructure and disaster preparedness. Read more.

Mumbai Rains LIVE updates: Lifeguards at Mumbai beaches: Saving lives and patrolling city's perilous tides
Since 2019, a dedicated team of 20 trained lifeguards has been stationed at Juhu beach, consistently working to prevent drowning incidents. In just the past five days, they have rescued two individuals from the sea. Their efforts come as Mumbai and the surrounding areas are under a red alert declared by the BMC due to continuous heavy rainfall. On Monday, another man was rescued from drowning at Dadar beach.<a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/lifeguards-at-mumbai-beaches-saving-lives-and-patrolling-citys-perilous-tides-23552695"> Read more.</a>

Mumbai Rains LIVE updates: Lifeguards at Mumbai beaches: Saving lives and patrolling city's perilous tides
Since 2019, a dedicated team of 20 trained lifeguards has been stationed at Juhu beach, consistently working to prevent drowning incidents. In just the past five days, they have rescued two individuals from the sea. Their efforts come as Mumbai and the surrounding areas are under a red alert declared by the BMC due to continuous heavy rainfall. On Monday, another man was rescued from drowning at Dadar beach. Read more.

Mumbai Rains LIVE updates: Mumbai rains: After aqua line station submerges in water; experts suggests strengthening of BEST services
As Mumbaikars were tempted to reach for their scuba diving gear on Monday, one of the most debated aspects of the deluge was the flooding of Worli&rsquo;s Acharya Atre Chowk station on the Mumbai Metro Aqua Line. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-rains-after-aqua-line-station-submerges-in-water-experts-suggests-strengthening-of-best-services-23552697">Read more.</a>

Mumbai Rains LIVE updates: Mumbai rains: After aqua line station submerges in water; experts suggests strengthening of BEST services
As Mumbaikars were tempted to reach for their scuba diving gear on Monday, one of the most debated aspects of the deluge was the flooding of Worli&rsquo;s Acharya Atre Chowk station on the Mumbai Metro Aqua Line. Read more.

Mumbai Rains LIVE updates: Mumbai rains spark political blame game as Shiv Sena UBT slams BMC over flood mismanagement
As the monsoon sets in, the political blame game has begun. On Monday, as several areas of Mumbai &mdash; India&rsquo;s financial capital &mdash; were submerged in the first spell of showers, a flood of political accusations followed. The Shiv Sena (UBT) slammed the ruling regime for poor pre-monsoon preparedness. However, Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, who visited the BMC disaster management control room, stated there was no need to respond to the allegations. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-rains-spark-political-blame-game-as-shiv-sena-ubt-slams-bmc-over-flood-mismanagement-23552700">Read more.</a>

Mumbai Rains LIVE updates: Mumbai rains spark political blame game as Shiv Sena UBT slams BMC over flood mismanagement
As the monsoon sets in, the political blame game has begun. On Monday, as several areas of Mumbai &mdash; India&rsquo;s financial capital &mdash; were submerged in the first spell of showers, a flood of political accusations followed. The Shiv Sena (UBT) slammed the ruling regime for poor pre-monsoon preparedness. However, Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, who visited the BMC disaster management control room, stated there was no need to respond to the allegations. Read more.

Mumbai Rains LIVE updates: BMC into action after mid-day reports; several city roads are still in limbo
In the wake of a mid-day report drawing attention to unfinished cement concrete (CC) roadwork that was supposed to be completed by May 31, and the date to complete pouring of cement for concreting was May 20; the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has completed the work on the road in Andheri that was specifically mentioned in the story. However, at other locations visited by mid-day, the work seemed far from complete. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/bmc-into-action-after-mid-day-reports-several-city-roads-are-still-in-limbo-23552713">Read more.</a>

Mumbai Rains LIVE updates: BMC into action after mid-day reports; several city roads are still in limbo
In the wake of a mid-day report drawing attention to unfinished cement concrete (CC) roadwork that was supposed to be completed by May 31, and the date to complete pouring of cement for concreting was May 20; the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has completed the work on the road in Andheri that was specifically mentioned in the story. However, at other locations visited by mid-day, the work seemed far from complete. Read more.

Mumbai Rains LIVE updates: Mumbai rains: Chaos all around as Mumbai faces wettest May day in 107 years; what to expect next?
Mumbai woke up to chaos on Monday as the southwest monsoon arrived 16 days early, bringing the city&rsquo;s wettest May day in 107 years. With over 295 mm of rainfall recorded at Colaba, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) had upgraded its warning to a red alert on Monday, signalling more intense rain was on the way. For today and tomorrow, IMD has issued a yellow alert (moderate rainfall, be cautious in low-lying areas and carry an umbrella). <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-rains-chaos-all-around-as-mumbai-faces-wettest-may-day-in-107-years-what-to-expect-next-23552699">Read more.</a>

Mumbai Rains LIVE updates: Mumbai rains: Chaos all around as Mumbai faces wettest May day in 107 years; what to expect next?
Mumbai woke up to chaos on Monday as the southwest monsoon arrived 16 days early, bringing the city&rsquo;s wettest May day in 107 years. With over 295 mm of rainfall recorded at Colaba, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) had upgraded its warning to a red alert on Monday, signalling more intense rain was on the way. For today and tomorrow, IMD has issued a yellow alert (moderate rainfall, be cautious in low-lying areas and carry an umbrella). Read more.

Mumbai News LIVE updates: Amit Shah to deliver keynote address on Veer Savarkar at Mumbai University
Union Home Minister Amit Shah is in Mumbai on Tuesday. His Mumbai schedule includes attending the 150th anniversary celebration of the historic Laxmi Narayan Temple at the Madhavbaug Complex, a landmark spiritual institution in the city. Later in the day, Shah will deliver the keynote address at an event marking the 60th death anniversary of freedom fighter Veer Savarkar at the Jahangir Hall, Mumbai University.&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE updates: Amit Shah to deliver keynote address on Veer Savarkar at Mumbai University
Union Home Minister Amit Shah is in Mumbai on Tuesday. His Mumbai schedule includes attending the 150th anniversary celebration of the historic Laxmi Narayan Temple at the Madhavbaug Complex, a landmark spiritual institution in the city. Later in the day, Shah will deliver the keynote address at an event marking the 60th death anniversary of freedom fighter Veer Savarkar at the Jahangir Hall, Mumbai University.&nbsp;

Mumbai Rains LIVE Updates: Raigad district rainfall details:
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Raigad District(Talukawise RF) 27.05.2025(mm) Murud- 251 Pen- 160 Panvel- 245.2 Uran- 100 Karjat- 103 Khalapur- 123 Sudhagad- 102 Mangaon- 136 Tala- 174 Mahad- 78 Poladpur- 118 Shrivardhan- 170 Mhasala- 282 Roha- 132
&mdash; K S Hosalikar (@Hosalikar_KS) <a href="https://twitter.com/Hosalikar_KS/status/1927208915411853332?ref_src=twsrc-Etfw">May 27, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Mumbai Rains LIVE Updates: Raigad district rainfall details:

Raigad District(Talukawise RF) 27.05.2025(mm)Murud- 251Pen- 160Panvel- 245.2Uran- 100Karjat- 103Khalapur- 123Sudhagad- 102Mangaon- 136Tala- 174 Mahad- 78Poladpur- 118Shrivardhan- 170Mhasala- 282Roha- 132
&mdash; K S Hosalikar (@Hosalikar_KS) May 27, 2025


Mumbai Rains LIVE Updates: Waterlogging witnessed in parts of Khar following heavy rainfall
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<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WATCH?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc-Etfw">#WATCH</a> | Mumbai, Maharashtra: Waterlogging witnessed in parts of Khar following heavy rainfall. (Visuals from Swami Vivekananda Road near National College) <a href="https://t.co/yqn0w2eChF">pic.twitter.com/yqn0w2eChF</a>
&mdash; ANI (@ANI) <a href="https://twitter.com/ANI/status/1927194893383864324?ref_src=twsrc-Etfw">May 27, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Mumbai Rains LIVE Updates: Waterlogging witnessed in parts of Khar following heavy rainfall

#WATCH | Mumbai, Maharashtra: Waterlogging witnessed in parts of Khar following heavy rainfall.(Visuals from Swami Vivekananda Road near National College) pic.twitter.com/yqn0w2eChF
&mdash; ANI (@ANI) May 27, 2025


Mumbai Rains LIVE Updates: Today&rsquo;s weather forecast @0800 hrs: Generally cloudy sky with moderate to heavy rain in city and suburbs. Possibility of thunder/ lightning accompanied with gusty winds at isolated places.
High Tide: 1213 hrs &nbsp;- 4.88 mtr 2356 hrs &ndash; 4.18 mtr
Low Tide: 1813hrs &ndash; 1.60 mtr Next day (Dt. 28.05.2025) 0605 hrs -0.03 mtr
27.05.2025&nbsp; Avg Rainfall frm Dt.26.05.2025 0800hrs to 27.05.2025 0800hrs. CT- 106mm. ES- &nbsp;63 mm. WS- 72 mm.

Mumbai Rains LIVE Updates: Today&rsquo;s weather forecast @0800 hrs: Generally cloudy sky with moderate to heavy rain in city and suburbs. Possibility of thunder/ lightning accompanied with gusty winds at isolated places.
High Tide: 1213 hrs &nbsp;- 4.88 mtr2356 hrs &ndash; 4.18 mtr
Low Tide:1813hrs &ndash; 1.60 mtrNext day (Dt. 28.05.2025) 0605 hrs -0.03 mtr
27.05.2025&nbsp;Avg Rainfall frm Dt.26.05.2025 0800hrs to 27.05.2025 0800hrs.CT- 106mm.ES- &nbsp;63 mm.WS- 72 mm.

Mumbai Rains LIVE Updates: WEATHER INFO- Nowcast warning issued at 0720 Hrs IST dated 27/05/2025 : Thunderstorm accompanied with lightning and light spells of rain with gusty winds reaching 30-40 kmph very likely to occur at isolated places in the districts of Solapur, Dhule, Nandurbar, Chh.Sambhajinagar during next 3-4 hours. Take precautions while moving out, said IMD Mumbai.

Mumbai Rains LIVE Updates: WEATHER INFO- Nowcast warning issued at 0720 Hrs IST dated 27/05/2025 : Thunderstorm accompanied with lightning and light spells of rain with gusty winds reaching 30-40 kmph very likely to occur at isolated places in the districts of Solapur, Dhule, Nandurbar, Chh.Sambhajinagar during next 3-4 hours. Take precautions while moving out, said IMD Mumbai.

Mumbai Rains LIVE Updates: IN PHOTOS | Stranded cars, drenched commuters and endless delays: Monsoon mayhem seen at Sion-Matunga
Heavy rains have once again brought Mumbai to a grinding halt, causing severe waterlogging and traffic congestion in various parts of the city, including King Circle, Sion, and Matunga. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/photo/in-photos-mumbai-rains-commuters-wade-through-flooded-roads-in-sion-matunga-as-downpour-brings-chaos-105564/1">See pics here.</a>

Mumbai Rains LIVE Updates: IN PHOTOS | Stranded cars, drenched commuters and endless delays: Monsoon mayhem seen at Sion-Matunga
Heavy rains have once again brought Mumbai to a grinding halt, causing severe waterlogging and traffic congestion in various parts of the city, including King Circle, Sion, and Matunga. See pics here.

Mumbai Rains LIVE Updates: Weather turns pleasant in Mumbai as parts of the city receive light rain
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<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WATCH?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc-Etfw">#WATCH</a> | Mumbai, Maharashtra | Weather turns pleasant in Mumbai as parts of the city receive light rain. The city expects a generally cloudy sky with heavy rain as per IMD. Visuals from Marine Drive. <a href="https://t.co/TjhgITjeOf">pic.twitter.com/TjhgITjeOf</a>
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Mumbai Rains LIVE Updates: Weather turns pleasant in Mumbai as parts of the city receive light rain

#WATCH | Mumbai, Maharashtra | Weather turns pleasant in Mumbai as parts of the city receive light rain. The city expects a generally cloudy sky with heavy rain as per IMD.Visuals from Marine Drive. pic.twitter.com/TjhgITjeOf
&mdash; ANI (@ANI) May 27, 2025


Mumbai Rains LIVE Updates: WEATHER INFO- Nowcast warning issued at 0720 Hrs IST dated 27/05/2025 : Thunderstorm accompanied with lightning and moderate spells of rain with gusty winds reaching 40-50 kmph very likely to occur at isolated places in the districts of Mumbai, Thane, Nasik, Satara, Sangli, Kolhapur, Ahmednagar during next 3-4 hours. Take precautions while moving out, said IMD Mumbai.

Mumbai Rains LIVE Updates: WEATHER INFO- Nowcast warning issued at 0720 Hrs IST dated 27/05/2025 : Thunderstorm accompanied with lightning and moderate spells of rain with gusty winds reaching 40-50 kmph very likely to occur at isolated places in the districts of Mumbai, Thane, Nasik, Satara, Sangli, Kolhapur, Ahmednagar during next 3-4 hours. Take precautions while moving out, said IMD Mumbai.

Mumbai Rains LIVE Updates: WEATHER INFO- Nowcast warning issued at 0720 Hrs IST dated 27/05/2025: Thunderstorm accompanied with lightning and moderate to intense spells of rain with gusty winds reaching 40-50 kmph very likely to occur at isolated places in the districts of Pune, Palghar during next 3-4 hours. Take precautions while moving out, said IMD Mumbai.

Mumbai Rains LIVE Updates: WEATHER INFO- Nowcast warning issued at 0720 Hrs IST dated 27/05/2025: Thunderstorm accompanied with lightning and moderate to intense spells of rain with gusty winds reaching 40-50 kmph very likely to occur at isolated places in the districts of Pune, Palghar during next 3-4 hours. Take precautions while moving out, said IMD Mumbai.

Mumbai Rains LIVE Updates: WEATHER INFO- Nowcast warning issued at 0720 Hrs IST dated 27/05/2025: Intense spells of rain very likely to occur at isolated places in the districts of Raigad, Ratnagiri &amp; Sindhudurg during next 3-4 hours, said IMD Mumbai.

Mumbai Rains LIVE Updates: WEATHER INFO- Nowcast warning issued at 0720 Hrs IST dated 27/05/2025: Intense spells of rain very likely to occur at isolated places in the districts of Raigad, Ratnagiri &amp; Sindhudurg during next 3-4 hours, said IMD Mumbai.

Mumbai Rains LIVE Updates: Monsoon arrives in Mumbai, marking the earliest onset in 75 years, says IMD
The India Meteorological Department (IMD), in its latest Mumbai weather update, stated that the southwest monsoon has arrived in Mumbai on Monday. This is the earliest arrival of rains in the past 75 years, the weather bureau stated, adding that Mumbai is experiencing heavy showers a fortnight before the anticipated date. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-rains-monsoon-arrives-in-the-city-marking-the-earliest-arrival-in-75-years-imd-issues-red-alert-23552181">Read more.</a>

Mumbai Rains LIVE Updates: Monsoon arrives in Mumbai, marking the earliest onset in 75 years, says IMD
The India Meteorological Department (IMD), in its latest Mumbai weather update, stated that the southwest monsoon has arrived in Mumbai on Monday. This is the earliest arrival of rains in the past 75 years, the weather bureau stated, adding that Mumbai is experiencing heavy showers a fortnight before the anticipated date. Read more.

Mumbai Rains LIVE Updates: Mumbai records highest May rainfall since the year 2000
The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) announced the onset of monsoon season in Mumbai on Monday. The city experienced exceptionally heavy rainfall over the past 24 hours. According to IMD's latest update, the city received 135.4 mm of rainfall until 8.30 am on Monday. Meanwhile, South Mumbai received 252 mm of rainfall in the past 24 hours until 11 am on Monday. These records marked the highest rainfall received in the month of May since May 19, 2000. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-rains-maximum-city-records-highest-may-rainfall-in-25-years-23552344">Read more.</a>

Mumbai Rains LIVE Updates: Mumbai records highest May rainfall since the year 2000
The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) announced the onset of monsoon season in Mumbai on Monday. The city experienced exceptionally heavy rainfall over the past 24 hours. According to IMD's latest update, the city received 135.4 mm of rainfall until 8.30 am on Monday. Meanwhile, South Mumbai received 252 mm of rainfall in the past 24 hours until 11 am on Monday. These records marked the highest rainfall received in the month of May since May 19, 2000. Read more.

Mumbai Rains LIVE Updates: Nariman Point receives highest amount of rainfall across the city
Mumbai since Monday morning has been experiencing heavy to very heavy rainfall, which has made the situation quite chaotic. With heavy rain showers all across the city, Nariman Point has received 252 mm of rainfall from Sunday, May 25, 11:00 am to Monday, May, 26, 10:00 am. The area located in the south of the city has been experiencing heavy showers along with thunderstorms since early Monday. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-rains-nariman-point-receives-highest-amount-of-rainfall-across-the-city--23552147">Read more.</a>

Mumbai Rains LIVE Updates: Nariman Point receives highest amount of rainfall across the city
Mumbai since Monday morning has been experiencing heavy to very heavy rainfall, which has made the situation quite chaotic. With heavy rain showers all across the city, Nariman Point has received 252 mm of rainfall from Sunday, May 25, 11:00 am to Monday, May, 26, 10:00 am. The area located in the south of the city has been experiencing heavy showers along with thunderstorms since early Monday. Read more.

Mumbai Rains LIVE Updates: Thane receives 135 mm rain on Mon; Dy CM Shinde reviews situation
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde reviewed the rain situation in Thane district on Monday and assured citizens that comprehensive measures had been taken to ensure "zero casualty". He said Thane received 135 millimetres of rain during the day. Shinde, who is guardian minister of the district, visited Thane Municipal Corporation's Regional Disaster Management Cell amid heavy rains. "Low-lying areas have been identified, and 66 pumps are strategically placed in 38 locations that are manned by round-the-clock ward committees and officials. Sensors installed on nullahs will alert the control room as water levels rise, enabling timely evacuation. CCTV cameras will also aid monitoring," he told reporters.

Mumbai Rains LIVE Updates: Thane receives 135 mm rain on Mon; Dy CM Shinde reviews situation
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde reviewed the rain situation in Thane district on Monday and assured citizens that comprehensive measures had been taken to ensure "zero casualty". He said Thane received 135 millimetres of rain during the day. Shinde, who is guardian minister of the district, visited Thane Municipal Corporation's Regional Disaster Management Cell amid heavy rains. "Low-lying areas have been identified, and 66 pumps are strategically placed in 38 locations that are manned by round-the-clock ward committees and officials. Sensors installed on nullahs will alert the control room as water levels rise, enabling timely evacuation. CCTV cameras will also aid monitoring," he told reporters.

Mumbai Rains LIVE Updates: Two killed, six injured in lightning strike in Maharashtra's Latur district
Two persons were killed and six others injured in a lightning strike in Maharashtra's Latur district on Monday evening, an official said. The incident occurred in Gothala village of Ahmedpur tehsil when a group of people were working in a field, he said. In another lightning strike in the district, a buffalo died in Tiruka village of Jalkot tehsil, the official said. Last year, 15 people lost their lives due to bolts from the sky in the district. The official said the district has only three lightning arresters installed in Latur, Ausa and Chakur.&nbsp;

Mumbai Rains LIVE Updates: Two killed, six injured in lightning strike in Maharashtra's Latur district
Two persons were killed and six others injured in a lightning strike in Maharashtra's Latur district on Monday evening, an official said. The incident occurred in Gothala village of Ahmedpur tehsil when a group of people were working in a field, he said. In another lightning strike in the district, a buffalo died in Tiruka village of Jalkot tehsil, the official said. Last year, 15 people lost their lives due to bolts from the sky in the district. The official said the district has only three lightning arresters installed in Latur, Ausa and Chakur.&nbsp;

Mumbai Rains LIVE Updates: Three killed in rain-related incidents in Pune district
Three people were killed in separate rain-related incidents in Pune district over the past two days, officials said on Monday. According to the Pimpri Chinchwad police, one Santosh Khandve, a resident of Raundalwadi in Khed tehsil, was struck by lightning while fishing on Monday afternoon. In Daund tehsil, a 75-year-old woman, Tarabai Ahir, suffered grievous injuries after a wall of her house collapsed. "She was rushed to the hospital but succumbed to her injuries during treatment," a district official said. On Sunday, heavy rain had lashed parts of Indapur, Daund, and Baramati tehsils, causing waterlogging and inundation in several villages. In Pune city, a 49-year-old motorcyclist, Rahul Joshi, died after a tree fell on him in the Karvenagar area, officials said.

Mumbai Rains LIVE Updates: Three killed in rain-related incidents in Pune district
Three people were killed in separate rain-related incidents in Pune district over the past two days, officials said on Monday. According to the Pimpri Chinchwad police, one Santosh Khandve, a resident of Raundalwadi in Khed tehsil, was struck by lightning while fishing on Monday afternoon. In Daund tehsil, a 75-year-old woman, Tarabai Ahir, suffered grievous injuries after a wall of her house collapsed. "She was rushed to the hospital but succumbed to her injuries during treatment," a district official said. On Sunday, heavy rain had lashed parts of Indapur, Daund, and Baramati tehsils, causing waterlogging and inundation in several villages. In Pune city, a 49-year-old motorcyclist, Rahul Joshi, died after a tree fell on him in the Karvenagar area, officials said.

Mumbai Rains LIVE Updates: South Mumbai records over 250 mm of rain in 13 hours
South Mumbai recorded extremely heavy rainfall, with over 250 mm in just 13 hours ending at 11 am on Monday, officials said. According to data shared by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation, Nariman Point received the highest rainfall at 252 mm, followed by the BMC headquarters (216 mm) and Colaba pumping station (207 mm) between 10 pm on May 25 and 11 am on May 26. The intense spell was accompanied by a high tide of 4.75 metres at 11.24 am. Parts of south Mumbai, including Flora Fountain, Oval Maidan, Mantralaya, Churchgate Station, and CSMT, which rarely get flooded, also reported waterlogging on Monday morning. The heavy downpours flooded several low-lying areas, including Hindmata, King Circle, Dadar TT, Kings Circle, Parel TT, Kalachowki, and JJ Marg, leading to diversions and delays in BEST bus services.

Mumbai Rains LIVE Updates: South Mumbai records over 250 mm of rain in 13 hours
South Mumbai recorded extremely heavy rainfall, with over 250 mm in just 13 hours ending at 11 am on Monday, officials said. According to data shared by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation, Nariman Point received the highest rainfall at 252 mm, followed by the BMC headquarters (216 mm) and Colaba pumping station (207 mm) between 10 pm on May 25 and 11 am on May 26. The intense spell was accompanied by a high tide of 4.75 metres at 11.24 am. Parts of south Mumbai, including Flora Fountain, Oval Maidan, Mantralaya, Churchgate Station, and CSMT, which rarely get flooded, also reported waterlogging on Monday morning. The heavy downpours flooded several low-lying areas, including Hindmata, King Circle, Dadar TT, Kings Circle, Parel TT, Kalachowki, and JJ Marg, leading to diversions and delays in BEST bus services.

Mumbai LIVE Updates: The Bombay High Court on Tuesday ordered the immediate release of Mohammed Qassim Mohammed Al Shibah, a Yemeni national detained by Mumbai police earlier this month for overstaying his visa. The court questioned how he was kept in lock-up at Byculla police station since May 16, noting that his detention resulted from administrative lapses. We are closing the LIVE blog now

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