Mumbai News LIVE Updates: `Op Sindoor was reaction to Pahalgam, EU recognises India`s right to defend itself` The European Union recognises India`s right to defend itself and protect its citizens, and Operation Sindoor was a reaction to the Pahalgam terrorist attack, its envoy said here on Thursday. Herve Delphin, EU Ambassador to India, said the EU supports a dialogue between India and Pakistan so there will be ways of ensuring future stability in the interest of both the nations.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: `Op Sindoor was reaction to Pahalgam, EU recognises India`s right to defend itself`The European Union recognises India`s right to defend itself and protect its citizens, and Operation Sindoor was a reaction to the Pahalgam terrorist attack, its envoy said here on Thursday. Herve Delphin, EU Ambassador to India, said the EU supports a dialogue between India and Pakistan so there will be ways of ensuring future stability in the interest of both the nations.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Top prison official whose name cropped up in Hagawane case relieved of additional charges Senior Maharashtra police officer Jalindar Supekar, whose name had cropped up in the Vaishnavi Hagawane dowry harassment-suicide case, was on Thursday relieved of additional responsibilities as deputy inspector general of prisons of Nashik, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar and Nagpur divisions. Supekar is Special Inspector General of Police in the Maharashtra Prisons Department headquartered in Pune. He was also holding addition charge as DIG of these three divisions.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Top prison official whose name cropped up in Hagawane case relieved of additional chargesSenior Maharashtra police officer Jalindar Supekar, whose name had cropped up in the Vaishnavi Hagawane dowry harassment-suicide case, was on Thursday relieved of additional responsibilities as deputy inspector general of prisons of Nashik, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar and Nagpur divisions. Supekar is Special Inspector General of Police in the Maharashtra Prisons Department headquartered in Pune. He was also holding addition charge as DIG of these three divisions.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: BMC says no change in property tax rates, but value of houses revised
The Mumbai civic body on Thursday said it has not increased the property tax rates, but people received higher bills this month as the value of houses in the city was revised as per a mandatory legal provision. In a release, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) also said it stayed the implementation of solid waste management fees after Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde pointed out that the revised property tax was going to put an additional burden on city residents.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: BMC says no change in property tax rates, but value of houses revised
The Mumbai civic body on Thursday said it has not increased the property tax rates, but people received higher bills this month as the value of houses in the city was revised as per a mandatory legal provision. In a release, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) also said it stayed the implementation of solid waste management fees after Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde pointed out that the revised property tax was going to put an additional burden on city residents.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Fire in tin huts near Mumbai leads to cylinder explosions; no injuries reported
A major fire broke out in tin-roofed huts built for labourers in a residential area of Mira Road near Mumbai on Thursday. The blaze caused two to three gas cylinders to explode; however, no injuries have been reported. The fire brigade arrived promptly and managed to bring the blaze under control. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/fire-in-tin-huts-near-mumbai-leads-to-cylinder-explosions-no-injuries-reported-23554586#:~:text=A&#3720major&#3720fire&#3720broke&#3720out,bring&#3720the&#3720blaze&#3720under&#3720control." rel="none">Read more</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Fire in tin huts near Mumbai leads to cylinder explosions; no injuries reported
A major fire broke out in tin-roofed huts built for labourers in a residential area of Mira Road near Mumbai on Thursday. The blaze caused two to three gas cylinders to explode; however, no injuries have been reported. The fire brigade arrived promptly and managed to bring the blaze under control. Read more

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: MMRDA launches Right to Services portal for faster and transparent services
The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) on Thursday launched a new digital platform called the Right to Services (RTS) portal to make public services quicker, easier, and more transparent for citizens. In an official statement, the MMRDA said that the Right to Services (RTS) Portal is a unified digital platform providing seamless access to 15 essential urban services. Envisioned under the visionary leadership of Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Deputy Chief Minister &amp; MMRDA Chairman Eknath Shinde, this platform marks a transformative shift in service delivery across the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR). <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-mmrda-launches-right-to-services-portal-for-faster-and-transparent-services-heres-how-it-will-work-23554646#:~:text=The&#3720Mumbai&#3720Metropolitan&#3720Region&#3720Development,and&#3720more&#3720transparent&#3720for&#3720citizens." target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Read more</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: MMRDA launches Right to Services portal for faster and transparent services
The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) on Thursday launched a new digital platform called the Right to Services (RTS) portal to make public services quicker, easier, and more transparent for citizens. In an official statement, the MMRDA said that the Right to Services (RTS) Portal is a unified digital platform providing seamless access to 15 essential urban services. Envisioned under the visionary leadership of Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Deputy Chief Minister &amp; MMRDA Chairman Eknath Shinde, this platform marks a transformative shift in service delivery across the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR). Read more

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Thane reports 14 new Covid-19 cases; active count now at 86
The Thane city in Maharashtra on Thursday reported 14 new Covid-19 cases, taking the overall number of confirmed cases to 86, the civic officials said. Out of these, 16 patients have completed their five-day home isolation period and have now recovered, they said. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/maharashtra-covid-19-breakout-thane-reports-14-new-coronavirus-cases-active-count-reaches-to-86-23554682" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Read more</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Thane reports 14 new Covid-19 cases; active count now at 86
The Thane city in Maharashtra on Thursday reported 14 new Covid-19 cases, taking the overall number of confirmed cases to 86, the civic officials said. Out of these, 16 patients have completed their five-day home isolation period and have now recovered, they said. Read more

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Dharavi`s redevelopment is our social commitment: Eknath Shinde
A day after the master plan of the ambitious Dharavi redevelopment project in Mumbai was given approval by the Maharashtra government, Deputy CM Eknath Shinde on Thursday said that Dharavi`s redevelopment was the govt`s social commitment. Dharavi, once known as Asia&rsquo;s largest slum, will soon become one of the most well-planned redeveloped locations in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR), Shinde said. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/dharavi-redevelopment-project-dharavis-redevelopment-is-our-social-commitment-says-maharashtra-deputy-cm-eknath-shinde-23554710" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Read more</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Dharavi`s redevelopment is our social commitment: Eknath Shinde
A day after the master plan of the ambitious Dharavi redevelopment project in Mumbai was given approval by the Maharashtra government, Deputy CM Eknath Shinde on Thursday said that Dharavi`s redevelopment was the govt`s social commitment. Dharavi, once known as Asia&rsquo;s largest slum, will soon become one of the most well-planned redeveloped locations in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR), Shinde said. Read more

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Worli BDD Chawl revamp: Residents to get homes before `Shravan`, says Shelar
In a major relief to the families residing in BDD chawls, Mumbai Suburban Guardian Minister Ashish Shelar said the keys to their newly constructed homes will be handed over ahead of the auspicious Shravan month. He made the announcement during a public interaction led by Milind Borikar, the Chief Executive Officer of the Mumbai Board of Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority (MHADA). Shelar also undertook a detailed inspection of the newly constructed towers of the Worli BDD Chawl Redevelopment Project.<a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-suburban-guardian-minister-says-worli-bdd-chawl-redevelopment-residents-will-get-their-homes-before-shravan-23554712#:~:text=In&#3720a&#3720major&#3720relief&#3720to,of&#3720the&#3720auspicious&#3720Shravan&#3720month." target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"> Read more</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Worli BDD Chawl revamp: Residents to get homes before `Shravan`, says Shelar
In a major relief to the families residing in BDD chawls, Mumbai Suburban Guardian Minister Ashish Shelar said the keys to their newly constructed homes will be handed over ahead of the auspicious Shravan month. He made the announcement during a public interaction led by Milind Borikar, the Chief Executive Officer of the Mumbai Board of Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority (MHADA). Shelar also undertook a detailed inspection of the newly constructed towers of the Worli BDD Chawl Redevelopment Project. Read more

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Rewa-Pune train services to begin in 2 months, says Vaishnaw Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Thursday said three new train services will start in the next two months from Madhya Pradesh to Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh and Karnataka. These services are Rewa-Pune, Jabalpur-Raipur and Gwalior-KSR Bengaluru City, he told reporters during an online interaction from New Delhi.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Rewa-Pune train services to begin in 2 months, says VaishnawRailway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Thursday said three new train services will start in the next two months from Madhya Pradesh to Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh and Karnataka. These services are Rewa-Pune, Jabalpur-Raipur and Gwalior-KSR Bengaluru City, he told reporters during an online interaction from New Delhi.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Honey-trapped junior engineer held for giving sensitive information to Pakistani intelligence agent The Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) has arrested a Thane-based man working as a junior engineer in a defence technology firm on the charge of providing sensitive information to a Pakistani intelligence agent, who honey-trapped him on social media, officials said. The 27-year-old accused, identified as Ravindra Murlidhar Verma, is a resident of Kalwa in neighbouring Thane city, an official said on Thursday, according to PTI.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Honey-trapped junior engineer held for giving sensitive information to Pakistani intelligence agentThe Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) has arrested a Thane-based man working as a junior engineer in a defence technology firm on the charge of providing sensitive information to a Pakistani intelligence agent, who honey-trapped him on social media, officials said. The 27-year-old accused, identified as Ravindra Murlidhar Verma, is a resident of Kalwa in neighbouring Thane city, an official said on Thursday, according to PTI.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Two buses collide in Latur; 2 dead, 11 injured
Two persons were killed and 11 injured on Thursday after two buses collided in Maharashtra`s Latur district, a police official said. The incident took place on Tuljapur-Latur highway at 5am near Ujni in Ausa tehsil, Assistant Inspector Mahavir Jadhav said. "Two buses belonging to travel agencies were involved in the accident. The cleaner of one of the buses and a passenger died. They have been identified as Namdev Suryawanshi (40) and Nitin Devarse (35). The impact caused one of the buses to overturn, injuring 11 passengers from both vehicles," he said: PTI

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Two buses collide in Latur; 2 dead, 11 injured
Two persons were killed and 11 injured on Thursday after two buses collided in Maharashtra`s Latur district, a police official said.The incident took place on Tuljapur-Latur highway at 5am near Ujni in Ausa tehsil, Assistant Inspector Mahavir Jadhav said."Two buses belonging to travel agencies were involved in the accident. The cleaner of one of the buses and a passenger died. They have been identified as Namdev Suryawanshi (40) and Nitin Devarse (35). The impact caused one of the buses to overturn, injuring 11 passengers from both vehicles," he said: PTI

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Residents will get homes before `Shravan`, says Shelar
Residents of the BDD chawls in Mumbai`s Worli area will receive keys to their new homes before the upcoming month of Shravan (July), Maharashtra minister Ashish Shelar said on Thursday. Shelar, a senior BJP MLA and guardian minister of Mumbai`s suburban district, made the announcement while inspecting the progress of the redevelopment towers being constructed under the first phase of the Worli BDD Chawl Redevelopment Project: PTI

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Residents will get homes before `Shravan`, says Shelar
Residents of the BDD chawls in Mumbai`s Worli area will receive keys to their new homes before the upcoming month of Shravan (July), Maharashtra minister Ashish Shelar said on Thursday. Shelar, a senior BJP MLA and guardian minister of Mumbai`s suburban district, made the announcement while inspecting the progress of the redevelopment towers being constructed under the first phase of the Worli BDD Chawl Redevelopment Project: PTI

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;Student held for post on Indo-Pak conflict appears for semester exam after getting bail from HC
A 19-year-old collegian who spent more than a fortnight in jail over a social media post on the recent India-Pakistan conflict appeared for an exam on Thursday after her college made special arrangements for the same. The Bombay High Court on Tuesday granted bail to her and sharply criticised the Maharashtra government for its "absolutely shocking" and "radical" response to her actions: PTI

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;Student held for post on Indo-Pak conflict appears for semester exam after getting bail from HC
A 19-year-old collegian who spent more than a fortnight in jail over a social media post on the recent India-Pakistan conflict appeared for an exam on Thursday after her college made special arrangements for the same. The Bombay High Court on Tuesday granted bail to her and sharply criticised the Maharashtra government for its "absolutely shocking" and "radical" response to her actions: PTI

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;Navi Mumbai cops arrest three men, bust digital arrest fraud ring
Police in Navi Mumbai have busted an interstate gang involved in digital arrest frauds, arresting three individuals who allegedly cheated people by posing as government officials and coercing them into transferring large sums of money, officials said on Thursday. The trio, identified as Ramesh Babulal Seth (45), Amish Deepak Tulsidas Shah (42) -- both residents of Mumbai -- and Ahmedabad native Rajkumar Gelaram Narang (55), was arrested by the Central Crime Unit (CCU) of the Navi Mumbai police, an official release said: PTI

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;Navi Mumbai cops arrest three men, bust digital arrest fraud ring
Police in Navi Mumbai have busted an interstate gang involved in digital arrest frauds, arresting three individuals who allegedly cheated people by posing as government officials and coercing them into transferring large sums of money, officials said on Thursday. The trio, identified as Ramesh Babulal Seth (45), Amish Deepak Tulsidas Shah (42) -- both residents of Mumbai -- and Ahmedabad native Rajkumar Gelaram Narang (55), was arrested by the Central Crime Unit (CCU) of the Navi Mumbai police, an official release said: PTI

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Two Nigerian nationals held in Vasai with drugs worth Rs 11.58 cr
Two Nigerian nationals were arrested in Vasai in Maharashtra`s Palghar district allegedly with cocaine, mephedrone and other items worth Rs 11.58 crore, a police official said on Thursday. Victor Odichima Onuwalla alias Dike Raymond and Invebuva Chukvebuka Chimaobi were held after a premises was raided on Monday in Evershine City on a tip off, Crime Unit II senior inspector Samir Ahirrao said:PTI

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Two Nigerian nationals held in Vasai with drugs worth Rs 11.58 cr
Two Nigerian nationals were arrested in Vasai in Maharashtra`s Palghar district allegedly with cocaine, mephedrone and other items worth Rs 11.58 crore, a police official said on Thursday. Victor Odichima Onuwalla alias Dike Raymond and Invebuva Chukvebuka Chimaobi were held after a premises was raided on Monday in Evershine City on a tip off, Crime Unit II senior inspector Samir Ahirrao said:PTI

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Two injured as car driven by minor boy rams into two motorbikes Two persons were injured after a car driven by a 14-year-old boy crashed into their motorbikes in Maharashtra`s Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar city, police said on Thursday. The incident took place around 5 pm on Wednesday near Salim Ali Sarovar and the boy then ran away from the spot leaving his vehicle behind, an official said, according to PTI.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Two injured as car driven by minor boy rams into two motorbikesTwo persons were injured after a car driven by a 14-year-old boy crashed into their motorbikes in Maharashtra`s Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar city, police said on Thursday. The incident took place around 5 pm on Wednesday near Salim Ali Sarovar and the boy then ran away from the spot leaving his vehicle behind, an official said, according to PTI.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Latur witnesses highest rainfall in 25 years, says official Maharashtra`s Latur city has witnessed an extraordinary 469 mm rainfall so far in the month of May, which is highly unusual for this time of the year, say experts. On Tuesday, the city received 125 mm of rainfall within three hours, the highest in the last 25 years, said Dr Babasaheb Thombre, dean of the government-run College of Agriculture in Latur where they regularly measure the seasonal downpour, PTI reported.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Latur witnesses highest rainfall in 25 years, says officialMaharashtra`s Latur city has witnessed an extraordinary 469 mm rainfall so far in the month of May, which is highly unusual for this time of the year, say experts. On Tuesday, the city received 125 mm of rainfall within three hours, the highest in the last 25 years, said Dr Babasaheb Thombre, dean of the government-run College of Agriculture in Latur where they regularly measure the seasonal downpour, PTI reported.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Not aware of any surgical strike under Congress-led UPA govt, says Athawale Union minister Ramdas Athawale on Thursday asserted that he was not aware of any surgical strike carried out during the UPA government led by Manmohan Singh, and that there was no information available about it. He said Operation Sindoor was necessary to teach Pakistan a lesson, adding that the neighbouring country should stop supporting terrorists and hand over the Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) back to India, PTI reported.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Not aware of any surgical strike under Congress-led UPA govt, says AthawaleUnion minister Ramdas Athawale on Thursday asserted that he was not aware of any surgical strike carried out during the UPA government led by Manmohan Singh, and that there was no information available about it. He said Operation Sindoor was necessary to teach Pakistan a lesson, adding that the neighbouring country should stop supporting terrorists and hand over the Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) back to India, PTI reported.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Pune teen student, held for Op Sindoor post and later granted bail, appears for exam, HC told The Pune teen student, arrested for her social media post criticizing the Indian government over Operation Sindoor and later released on bail, has appeared for her semester examination under requisite security, her lawyer told the Bombay High Court on Thursday. According to PTI, the high court had on Tuesday slammed the Maharashtra government for its "absolutely shocking" and "radical" reaction to the engineering student`s post and for arresting her.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Pune teen student, held for Op Sindoor post and later granted bail, appears for exam, HC toldThe Pune teen student, arrested for her social media post criticizing the Indian government over Operation Sindoor and later released on bail, has appeared for her semester examination under requisite security, her lawyer told the Bombay High Court on Thursday. According to PTI, the high court had on Tuesday slammed the Maharashtra government for its "absolutely shocking" and "radical" reaction to the engineering student`s post and for arresting her.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: CBI arrests passport official, agent in Mumbai fake document bribery case The Central Bureau of Investigation on Thursday (CBI) arrested two accused, including a Junior Passport Assistant working at the Passport Seva Kendra (PSK), Lower Parel, Mumbai, and an agent, in connection with a corruption case involving the issuance of passports based on fake documents in exchange for bribes. A case was registered by CBI against the Office Assistant/Verification Officer at PSK Lower Parel and other private persons working as passport agents. The FIR alleges that during 2023-2024, the accused public servant entered into a criminal conspiracy with others to obtain undue advantage for passport-related work, ANI reported.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: CBI arrests passport official, agent in Mumbai fake document bribery caseThe Central Bureau of Investigation on Thursday (CBI) arrested two accused, including a Junior Passport Assistant working at the Passport Seva Kendra (PSK), Lower Parel, Mumbai, and an agent, in connection with a corruption case involving the issuance of passports based on fake documents in exchange for bribes. A case was registered by CBI against the Office Assistant/Verification Officer at PSK Lower Parel and other private persons working as passport agents. The FIR alleges that during 2023-2024, the accused public servant entered into a criminal conspiracy with others to obtain undue advantage for passport-related work, ANI reported.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Maharashtra govt panel on youth policy excludes young lawmakers, says Sule MP Supriya Sule on Thursday claimed the Maharashtra government has excluded young legislators, opposition members and women representatives from a new committee set up to review the state`s youth policy, PTI reported. Highlighting Maharashtra`s tradition of giving representation to diverse voices in government-appointed committees, Sule in a post on her X handle said "unfortunately, this committee`s composition appears to deviate from that inclusive tradition."

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Maharashtra govt panel on youth policy excludes young lawmakers, says SuleMP Supriya Sule on Thursday claimed the Maharashtra government has excluded young legislators, opposition members and women representatives from a new committee set up to review the state`s youth policy, PTI reported. Highlighting Maharashtra`s tradition of giving representation to diverse voices in government-appointed committees, Sule in a post on her X handle said "unfortunately, this committee`s composition appears to deviate from that inclusive tradition."

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Man held for recording videos of women in toilet in south Mumbai`s Bhuleshwar area A 19-year-old man was arrested for allegedly recording videos of women in a public toilet in Bhuleshwar area of south Mumbai, a police official said on Thursday, according to PTI. The incident took place on Wednesday evening at Jai Hind Estate building on Atmaram Merchant Road, the Lokmanya Tilak Marg police station official said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Man held for recording videos of women in toilet in south Mumbai`s Bhuleshwar areaA 19-year-old man was arrested for allegedly recording videos of women in a public toilet in Bhuleshwar area of south Mumbai, a police official said on Thursday, according to PTI. The incident took place on Wednesday evening at Jai Hind Estate building on Atmaram Merchant Road, the Lokmanya Tilak Marg police station official said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: No funds diverted from other departments for Ladki Bahin, read budget rules, says Fadnavis Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Thursday clarified no funds have been diverted from other departments for the government`s flagship scheme for women Ladki Bahin and said those who do not understand budget are making unsubstantiated claims.Money disbursed for the scheme, which under eligible poor women get a monthly stipend of Rs 1,500, through Tribal Affairs and Social Justice Departments was as per budgetary norms, he insisted, according to PTI.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: No funds diverted from other departments for Ladki Bahin, read budget rules, says FadnavisMaharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Thursday clarified no funds have been diverted from other departments for the government`s flagship scheme for women Ladki Bahin and said those who do not understand budget are making unsubstantiated claims.Money disbursed for the scheme, which under eligible poor women get a monthly stipend of Rs 1,500, through Tribal Affairs and Social Justice Departments was as per budgetary norms, he insisted, according to PTI.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Man held with Rs 2.7 lakh hydro ganja in Navi Mumbai
An official on Thursday said that the police have arrested a 23-year-old man after seizing hydro ganja valued at Rs 2.78 lakh from his possession in Maharashtra`s&nbsp;<a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-crime-news/article/four-held-with-ganja-worth-rs-14-18-lakh-in-thane-district-23552884" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Navi Mumbai township</a>. A police patrolling team spotted two men roaming suspiciously on a scooter below Jui bridge in the Vashi area in the wee hours of Tuesday. The police intercepted them and during a search found hydro ganja concealed in the dicky of their vehicle, the official from <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-over-2500-slum-residents-duped-in-fake-ladki-bahin-scheme-scam-23539255" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Vashi </a>police station said. While one of the persons was apprehended, the other one managed to escape, he said. The police have registered a case against the accused under provisions of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, the official said. "The police are now trying to find out the source of the contraband and to whom the accused planned to sell it," he added. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-crime-news/article/thane-two-get-life-imprisonment-for-killing-man-in-2017-23554401" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Read More</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Man held with Rs 2.7 lakh hydro ganja in Navi Mumbai
An official on Thursday said that the police have arrested a 23-year-old man after seizing hydro ganja valued at Rs 2.78 lakh from his possession in Maharashtra`s&nbsp;Navi Mumbai township. A police patrolling team spotted two men roaming suspiciously on a scooter below Jui bridge in the Vashi area in the wee hours of Tuesday. The police intercepted them and during a search found hydro ganja concealed in the dicky of their vehicle, the official from Vashi police station said. While one of the persons was apprehended, the other one managed to escape, he said. The police have registered a case against the accused under provisions of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, the official said. "The police are now trying to find out the source of the contraband and to whom the accused planned to sell it," he added. Read More

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Two get life imprisonment for killing man in 2017 in Thane
A Thane court has sentenced two persons to life imprisonment in a case of murder of a grocer and bid to kill his wife after trespassing into their shop in 2017. Special Judge (<a href="https://www.mid-day.com/amp/mumbai/mumbai-crime-news/article/thane-two-get-life-imprisonment-for-killing-man-in-2017-23554401" rel="nofollow">MCOCA</a>) Amit M Shete, in the order on May 26, acquitted the two accused of charges under the stringent Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act, but convicted them under the Indian Penal Code sections 302 (murder), 307 (attempt to murder), 460 (house trespass/housebreaking) and 34 (acts done by several persons in furtherance of common intention).&nbsp;The woman testified that her husband confronted the intruders and she raised an alarm. At that point, one of the assailants stabbed her husband in the stomach. He then stabbed her also in her abdomen and both the assailants then fled. The man was taken to the IGM Hospital, Bhiwandi, where he was declared dead on arrival while his wife received treatment for her injuries. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-crime-news/article/thane-two-get-life-imprisonment-for-killing-man-in-2017-23554401" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Read More</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Two get life imprisonment for killing man in 2017 in Thane
A Thane court has sentenced two persons to life imprisonment in a case of murder of a grocer and bid to kill his wife after trespassing into their shop in 2017. Special Judge (MCOCA) Amit M Shete, in the order on May 26, acquitted the two accused of charges under the stringent Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act, but convicted them under the Indian Penal Code sections 302 (murder), 307 (attempt to murder), 460 (house trespass/housebreaking) and 34 (acts done by several persons in furtherance of common intention).&nbsp;The woman testified that her husband confronted the intruders and she raised an alarm. At that point, one of the assailants stabbed her husband in the stomach. He then stabbed her also in her abdomen and both the assailants then fled. The man was taken to the IGM Hospital, Bhiwandi, where he was declared dead on arrival while his wife received treatment for her injuries. Read More

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Man threatens self-immolation outside CM Fadnavis` house; held
Police have detained a 39-year-old man for threatening to immolate himself outside Maharashtra <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/will-never-forget-my-72-hour-tenure-as-cm-says-devendra-fadnavis-23554326" rel="nofollow">Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis</a>` residence here, officials said on Thursday. The man reached outside the CM`s official residence `Varsha` in <a href="https://mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-civic-body-to-impose-24-hour-water-cut-in-a-b-and-e-wards-on-wednesday-check-details-23552615" rel="nofollow">south Mumbai</a> on Wednesday and threatened to set himself ablaze, but he was apprehended before he could take any such step, an official said. The police also seized from him a bottle consisting of 100 ml petrol, he said. The man, identified as Ajit Maidagi, resident of Solapur district, was upset as he had approached the Mantralaya (state secretariat) for some work but it was pending, the official said without elaborating. The man was later taken to <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/photo/in-photos-malabar-hill-cops-welcome-special-visitors-to-commemorate-maharashtra-police-foundation-day-103594/1" rel="nofollow">Malabar Hill police station</a> and a case was registered against him, he said. The police also counselled him, the official said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Man threatens self-immolation outside CM Fadnavis` house; held
Police have detained a 39-year-old man for threatening to immolate himself outside Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis` residence here, officials said on Thursday. The man reached outside the CM`s official residence `Varsha` in south Mumbai on Wednesday and threatened to set himself ablaze, but he was apprehended before he could take any such step, an official said. The police also seized from him a bottle consisting of 100 ml petrol, he said. The man, identified as Ajit Maidagi, resident of Solapur district, was upset as he had approached the Mantralaya (state secretariat) for some work but it was pending, the official said without elaborating. The man was later taken to Malabar Hill police station and a case was registered against him, he said.The police also counselled him, the official said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Fugitive autorickshaw driver held after 23 years for murder in Palghar
For 23 years, Harun Ali Mustakin Ali Sayyed, an autorickshaw driver, evaded the law for a murder he allegedly committed in 2001, but it finally caught up with him, as the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-crime-news/article/maharashtra-70-year-old-woman-found-dead-in-palghar-cops-begin-murder-probe-23547872" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Maharashtra police</a> have announced his arrest. Sayyed (43) was wanted for a murder that he allegedly committed on October 14, 2001, when a passenger, Moharam Ali, then 56, stepped into his autorickshaw in Palghar district, neighbouring Mumbai. A dispute over the fare erupted, and Sayyed, in a fit of rage, allegedly stabbed Moharam Ali repeatedly and escaped. Within an hour, Moharam Ali succumbed to his injuries. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-crime-news/article/fugitive-autorickshaw-driver-held-after-23-years-for-murder-in-palghar-23554347" rel="nofollow">Read More</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Fugitive autorickshaw driver held after 23 years for murder in Palghar
For 23 years, Harun Ali Mustakin Ali Sayyed, an autorickshaw driver, evaded the law for a murder he allegedly committed in 2001, but it finally caught up with him, as the&nbsp;Maharashtra police have announced his arrest. Sayyed (43) was wanted for a murder that he allegedly committed on October 14, 2001, when a passenger, Moharam Ali, then 56, stepped into his autorickshaw in Palghar district, neighbouring Mumbai. A dispute over the fare erupted, and Sayyed, in a fit of rage, allegedly stabbed Moharam Ali repeatedly and escaped. Within an hour, Moharam Ali succumbed to his injuries. Read More

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: 16-year-old girl ends life after family opposes her relationship with cousin
A 16-year-old girl allegedly committed suicide at her home in Maharashtra`s Thane district after her family opposed her relationship with a male cousin, police said on Thursday. An official from <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-crime-news/article/mumbai-police-nab-three-including-woman-with-marijuana-worth-lakhs-in-tilak-nagar-23418540" rel="nofollow">Tilak Nagar police station</a> said the incident took place on Tuesday at Khambalpada in the Dombivli area. The official said the girl had informed her family about falling in love with her maternal uncle`s 25-year-old son, who lives in the <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/ulhasnagar-jeweller-wife-and-daughter-found-dead-at-home-23544053" rel="nofollow">Ulhasnagar </a>area of Thane. Her parents vehemently opposed the relationship, attempting to reason with her, but their efforts were futile. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/thane-16-year-old-girl-ends-life-after-family-opposes-her-relationship-with-cousin-23554268" rel="nofollow">Read More</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: 16-year-old girl ends life after family opposes her relationship with cousin
A 16-year-old girl allegedly committed suicide at her home in Maharashtra`s Thane district after her family opposed her relationship with a male cousin, police said on Thursday. An official from Tilak Nagar police station said the incident took place on Tuesday at Khambalpada in the Dombivli area. The official said the girl had informed her family about falling in love with her maternal uncle`s 25-year-old son, who lives in the Ulhasnagar area of Thane. Her parents vehemently opposed the relationship, attempting to reason with her, but their efforts were futile. Read More

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Man held with Rs 2.7 lakh hydro ganja in Navi Mumbai
Police have arrested a 23-year-old man after seizing hydro ganja valued at Rs 2.78 lakh from his possession in Maharashtra`s Navi Mumbai township, an official said on Thursday. A police patrolling team spotted two men roaming suspiciously on a scooter below Jui bridge in Vashi area in the wee hours of Tuesday. The police intercepted them and during a search found hydro ganja concealed in the dicky of their vehicle, the official from Vashi police station said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Man held with Rs 2.7 lakh hydro ganja in Navi Mumbai
Police have arrested a 23-year-old man after seizing hydro ganja valued at Rs 2.78 lakh from his possession in Maharashtra`s Navi Mumbai township, an official said on Thursday. A police patrolling team spotted two men roaming suspiciously on a scooter below Jui bridge in Vashi area in the wee hours of Tuesday. The police intercepted them and during a search found hydro ganja concealed in the dicky of their vehicle, the official from Vashi police station said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: BMC compactor runs over food delivery executive in Oshiwara, driver booked for negligence
The Oshiwara police have registered an FIR against the driver of a BMC mini-compactor (garbage collection vehicle) for running over a food delivery agent in the early hours of Wednesday. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/bmc-compactor-runs-over-food-delivery-executive-in-oshiwara-driver-booked-for-negligence-23554176">Read more.</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: BMC compactor runs over food delivery executive in Oshiwara, driver booked for negligence
The Oshiwara police have registered an FIR against the driver of a BMC mini-compactor (garbage collection vehicle) for running over a food delivery agent in the early hours of Wednesday. Read more.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai: "Accessibility walk" to raise awareness about pedestrian infrastructures
The Walking Project, in partnership with Access to Hope, a disabled accessibility non-profit, conducted an &ldquo;accessibility walk&rdquo; on May 23 to raise awareness about pedestrian infrastructure, Indian design standards for pedestrian infrastructure, and civic problems related to the design. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-accessibility-walk-to-raise-awareness-about-pedestrian-infrastructures-23554177">Read more.</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai: "Accessibility walk" to raise awareness about pedestrian infrastructures
The Walking Project, in partnership with Access to Hope, a disabled accessibility non-profit, conducted an &ldquo;accessibility walk&rdquo; on May 23 to raise awareness about pedestrian infrastructure, Indian design standards for pedestrian infrastructure, and civic problems related to the design. Read more.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: BJP demands `white paper` from BMC on monsoon related spending
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has promised to complete all pending monsoon preparedness work in the next eight days. Civic chief Bhushan Gagrani made this assurance after meeting a delegation of BJP leaders, which demanded a white paper from the BMC to find out where the nearly &ldquo;Rs 1 lakh crore&rdquo; spent to make Mumbai flood-free went. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/bmc-vows-to-finish-monsoon-readiness-in-8-days-bjp-shiv-sena-slams-aditya-uddhav-for-looting-rs-1-lakh-crore-23554178">Read more.</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: BJP demands `white paper` from BMC on monsoon related spending
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has promised to complete all pending monsoon preparedness work in the next eight days. Civic chief Bhushan Gagrani made this assurance after meeting a delegation of BJP leaders, which demanded a white paper from the BMC to find out where the nearly &ldquo;Rs 1 lakh crore&rdquo; spent to make Mumbai flood-free went. Read more.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Dating app scam is back on the scene in Mumbai!
The menace of dating app scams is back and is once again casting a dark shadow over Mumbai&rsquo;s nightlife. In a series of alarming incidents, five young men have alleged they were duped by an organised racket operating out of a lounge located on Link Road in Malad West, opposite Infiniti Mall. According to the victims, they were targeted through popular dating apps like Bumble, Happn, 3Fun and Tinder.<a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/dating-app-scam-is-back-on-the-scene-in-mumbai-23554179"> Read more.</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Dating app scam is back on the scene in Mumbai!
The menace of dating app scams is back and is once again casting a dark shadow over Mumbai&rsquo;s nightlife. In a series of alarming incidents, five young men have alleged they were duped by an organised racket operating out of a lounge located on Link Road in Malad West, opposite Infiniti Mall. According to the victims, they were targeted through popular dating apps like Bumble, Happn, 3Fun and Tinder. Read more.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: BMC to carry out special cleanliness drive across Mumbai till June 15
As a part of its ongoing monsoon preparedness, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation&rsquo;s (BMC) Solid Waste Management (SWM) Department has announced a special cleanliness drive in the city and the suburbs from Friday. The initiative, which will go on till June 15, will focus on the collection of waste, debris, pavement blocks, construction rubble, and other materials discarded at project sites. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-rains-bmc-to-conduct-special-cleanliness-drive-till-june-15-23553857">Read more.</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: BMC to carry out special cleanliness drive across Mumbai till June 15
As a part of its ongoing monsoon preparedness, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation&rsquo;s (BMC) Solid Waste Management (SWM) Department has announced a special cleanliness drive in the city and the suburbs from Friday. The initiative, which will go on till June 15, will focus on the collection of waste, debris, pavement blocks, construction rubble, and other materials discarded at project sites. Read more.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Early monsoon triggers flood-like conditions across Maharashtra; multiple districts report damages after heavy rain
The advent of southwest monsoon, 15 days ahead of schedule in Maharashtra, led to multiple issues, including waterlogging, floods, infrastructure disruptions, and multiple casualties across the state. According to the official reports by the Disaster Management, Relief and Rehabilitation Department, the monsoon current entered Sindhudurg on May 25 and reached Mumbai by Monday, which is much before the expected date of June 11. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/monsoon-2025-heavy-rain-triggers-flood-like-conditions-across-maharashtra-multiple-districts-report-damage-23553693">Read more.</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Early monsoon triggers flood-like conditions across Maharashtra; multiple districts report damages after heavy rain
The advent of southwest monsoon, 15 days ahead of schedule in Maharashtra, led to multiple issues, including waterlogging, floods, infrastructure disruptions, and multiple casualties across the state. According to the official reports by the Disaster Management, Relief and Rehabilitation Department, the monsoon current entered Sindhudurg on May 25 and reached Mumbai by Monday, which is much before the expected date of June 11. Read more.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Konkan receives heaviest rainfall across all districts of Maharashtra
According to the latest weather reports by Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) on Wednesday the western suburbs of Mumbai including Erangal Municipal School, Malad recorded 36mm of rain; Magathane and Malvani fire station recorded 34 mm of rainfall, Dindoshi fire station and Malpa Dongri receives 22 mm rainfall, PN ward office recorded 21 mm of rains, and Dindoshi Vasahat Municipal school recorded 20 mm of rainfall. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/konkan-district-experiances-hight-amount-of-rainfall-across-maharashtra-23553778" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Read more.</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Konkan receives heaviest rainfall across all districts of Maharashtra
According to the latest weather reports by Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) on Wednesday the western suburbs of Mumbai including Erangal Municipal School, Malad recorded 36mm of rain; Magathane and Malvani fire station recorded 34 mm of rainfall, Dindoshi fire station and Malpa Dongri receives 22 mm rainfall, PN ward office recorded 21 mm of rains, and Dindoshi Vasahat Municipal school recorded 20 mm of rainfall. Read more.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Uddhav Thackeray`s Shiv Sena (UBT) failed to improve Mumbai`s stormwater drain system despite Rs 1 lakh crore spending: BJP
Maharashtra minister and Mumbai BJP chief Ashish Shelar on Wednesday accused the Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena (UBT) party of failing to improve the stormwater drainage system in Mumbai despite controlling the civic body for over two decades and spending Rs 1 lakh crore for the purpose. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-rains-uddhav-thackerays-shiv-sena-ubt-failed-to-improve-mumbais-stormwater-drain-system-despite-rs-1-lakh-crore-spending-says-bjp-23553883">Read more.</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Uddhav Thackeray`s Shiv Sena (UBT) failed to improve Mumbai`s stormwater drain system despite Rs 1 lakh crore spending: BJP
Maharashtra minister and Mumbai BJP chief Ashish Shelar on Wednesday accused the Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena (UBT) party of failing to improve the stormwater drainage system in Mumbai despite controlling the civic body for over two decades and spending Rs 1 lakh crore for the purpose. Read more.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Thane records 12 new COVID-19 cases; active count 72
Thane city in Maharashtra reported 12 new coronavirus positive cases, taking its active count to 72, officials said. Ten patients, who completed their home quarantine protocols, have recovered, the Thane Municipal Corporation (TMC) said in a statement. "With the addition of 12 new patients on Wednesday, the COVID-19 infection count in the city has now gone up to 72," it said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Thane records 12 new COVID-19 cases; active count 72
Thane city in Maharashtra reported 12 new coronavirus positive cases, taking its active count to 72, officials said. Ten patients, who completed their home quarantine protocols, have recovered, the Thane Municipal Corporation (TMC) said in a statement. "With the addition of 12 new patients on Wednesday, the COVID-19 infection count in the city has now gone up to 72," it said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Fugitive auto driver arrested after 23 years for 2001 killing near Mumbai
For 23 years, Harun Ali Mustakin Ali Sayyed, an autorickshaw driver, evaded the law for a murder he allegedly committed in 2001, but it finally caught up with the 43-year-old, as the Maharashtra police announced his arrest on Wednesday. Sayyed was wanted for murder that he allegedly had committed on October 14, 2001, when a passenger, Moharam Ali, then 56, stepped into his autorickshaw in Palghar district, neighbouring Mumbai. A dispute over the fare erupted, and Sayyed, in a fit of rage, allegedly stabbed Moharam Ali repeatedly and escaped. Within an hour, Moharam Ali succumbed to his injuries.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Fugitive auto driver arrested after 23 years for 2001 killing near Mumbai
For 23 years, Harun Ali Mustakin Ali Sayyed, an autorickshaw driver, evaded the law for a murder he allegedly committed in 2001, but it finally caught up with the 43-year-old, as the Maharashtra police announced his arrest on Wednesday. Sayyed was wanted for murder that he allegedly had committed on October 14, 2001, when a passenger, Moharam Ali, then 56, stepped into his autorickshaw in Palghar district, neighbouring Mumbai. A dispute over the fare erupted, and Sayyed, in a fit of rage, allegedly stabbed Moharam Ali repeatedly and escaped. Within an hour, Moharam Ali succumbed to his injuries.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Maharashtra govt approves Rs 47 lakh for equipment to support rescue, relief operations
The Maharashtra government on Wednesday approved a proposal to procure equipment and machinery worth Rs 47.72 lakh to support relief and rescue operations, officials said. According to a Government Resolution (GR), this equipment is intended to boost the preparedness and response capabilities of agencies like the Indian Army, National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), and the Maharashtra Fire Services.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Maharashtra govt approves Rs 47 lakh for equipment to support rescue, relief operations
The Maharashtra government on Wednesday approved a proposal to procure equipment and machinery worth Rs 47.72 lakh to support relief and rescue operations, officials said. According to a Government Resolution (GR), this equipment is intended to boost the preparedness and response capabilities of agencies like the Indian Army, National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), and the Maharashtra Fire Services.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Nirupam demands Aaditya Thackeray be probed in Mithi desilting scam
Shiv Sena politician Sanjay Nirupam on Wednesday sought to link rival Shiv Sena (UBT)`s leader Aaditya Thackeray with the alleged irregularities in the desilting of the Mithi river in Mumbai and demanded that former Maharashtra minister be also probed. Talking to reporters, Nirupam said from 2005 to 2022, the undivided Shiv Sena controlled the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC). "Everyone in Mumbai knows that during that period, no contract could be awarded without the approval of `Matoshree` (private residence of the Thackerays in Bandra). A total of 18 contractors were appointed for the Mithi river cleaning work during this time," the former MP alleged.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Nirupam demands Aaditya Thackeray be probed in Mithi desilting scam
Shiv Sena politician Sanjay Nirupam on Wednesday sought to link rival Shiv Sena (UBT)`s leader Aaditya Thackeray with the alleged irregularities in the desilting of the Mithi river in Mumbai and demanded that former Maharashtra minister be also probed. Talking to reporters, Nirupam said from 2005 to 2022, the undivided Shiv Sena controlled the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC). "Everyone in Mumbai knows that during that period, no contract could be awarded without the approval of `Matoshree` (private residence of the Thackerays in Bandra). A total of 18 contractors were appointed for the Mithi river cleaning work during this time," the former MP alleged.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Man clinging to car bonnet driven for 6 km after argument at Mumbai airport
A man clinging to the bonnet of a car was allegedly driven for about 6 km on Mumbai`s roads after he got into a fight with the driver of the vehicle, police said on Wednesday. The accused, identified as Thane resident Bhimprasad Mahto, was formally arrested and later released after being issued a notice, an official said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Man clinging to car bonnet driven for 6 km after argument at Mumbai airport
A man clinging to the bonnet of a car was allegedly driven for about 6 km on Mumbai`s roads after he got into a fight with the driver of the vehicle, police said on Wednesday. The accused, identified as Thane resident Bhimprasad Mahto, was formally arrested and later released after being issued a notice, an official said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Savarkar kin seeks access to `book` cited by Rahul while making `defamatory` remarks
A grandnephew of V D Savarkar on Wednesday moved an application before a Pune court seeking access to a `book` cited by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi while making alleged defamatory remarks against the Hindutva ideologue during a speech in London. The applicant, Satyaki Savarkar, argued Rahul Gandhi`s remarks were fictitious and not based on any book written by the freedom fighter. Interestingly, defence lawyer Milind Pawar, representing the Congress MP, has moved a separate application seeking the `maternal lineage` of Satyaki Savarkar.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Savarkar kin seeks access to `book` cited by Rahul while making `defamatory` remarks
A grandnephew of V D Savarkar on Wednesday moved an application before a Pune court seeking access to a `book` cited by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi while making alleged defamatory remarks against the Hindutva ideologue during a speech in London. The applicant, Satyaki Savarkar, argued Rahul Gandhi`s remarks were fictitious and not based on any book written by the freedom fighter. Interestingly, defence lawyer Milind Pawar, representing the Congress MP, has moved a separate application seeking the `maternal lineage` of Satyaki Savarkar.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Will never forget my 72-hour tenure as CM: Fadnavis
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Wednesday said he would never forget his 72-hour tenure in 2019 in the top post. "I haven`t become the chief minister for the second time, but the third. I cannot forget taking the CM`s post early in the morning, even if you all forget," Fadnavis said after inaugurating a coffee table book on Ahilyabai Holkar, whose 300th birth anniversary will be celebrated on May 31. The legendary Indore queen, known for good governance and social reforms, was born at Chaundi under Jamkhed taluka of present-day Ahilyanagar district (formerly Ahmednagar) in western Maharashtra.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Will never forget my 72-hour tenure as CM: Fadnavis
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Wednesday said he would never forget his 72-hour tenure in 2019 in the top post. "I haven`t become the chief minister for the second time, but the third. I cannot forget taking the CM`s post early in the morning, even if you all forget," Fadnavis said after inaugurating a coffee table book on Ahilyabai Holkar, whose 300th birth anniversary will be celebrated on May 31. The legendary Indore queen, known for good governance and social reforms, was born at Chaundi under Jamkhed taluka of present-day Ahilyanagar district (formerly Ahmednagar) in western Maharashtra.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: The Bombay High Court on Thursday expressed serious concern over waterlogging at the civic run KEM hospital during heavy rains in the metropolis earlier this week. A vacation bench of Justices Gauri Godse and Somasekhar Sundaresan directed Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation to inspect the hospital immediately and suggest remedial measures. We are closing the LIVE blog now
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Mumbai News LIVE Updates: The bench said KEM at a time used to be considered a top hospital and urged the corporation to come up with a solution immediately

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