Oppn corners Shinde govt in Council over rape of 35-year-old woman in Bhandara district
The Opposition in the Maharashtra Legislative Council on Thursday targeted the Eknath Shinde-led government over the alleged rape of a 35-year-old woman in Bhandara district. The House was adjourned once over the issue as the members of the Congress, NCP and Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena stormed into the Well. (PTI)

Oppn corners Shinde govt in Council over rape of 35-year-old woman in Bhandara district
The Opposition in the Maharashtra Legislative Council on Thursday targeted the Eknath Shinde-led government over the alleged rape of a 35-year-old woman in Bhandara district. The House was adjourned once over the issue as the members of the Congress, NCP and Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena stormed into the Well. (PTI)

Maharashtra: Man dies hours after collapsing while running during 'Agnipath' recruitment physical test
A 22-year-old man died on Thursday, hours after collapsing while running as part of a physical test for the 'Agnipath' defence recruitment scheme in Aurangabad city of Maharashtra, a police official said on Thursday. (PTI)

Maharashtra: Man dies hours after collapsing while running during 'Agnipath' recruitment physical test
A 22-year-old man died on Thursday, hours after collapsing while running as part of a physical test for the 'Agnipath' defence recruitment scheme in Aurangabad city of Maharashtra, a police official said on Thursday. (PTI)

Covid-19 vaccination centres to remain close on the occasion of Krishna Janmashtami in Mumbai, Navi Mumbai on Friday, August 19.&nbsp;

Covid-19 vaccination centres to remain close on the occasion of Krishna Janmashtami in Mumbai, Navi Mumbai on Friday, August 19.&nbsp;

Maharashtra recorded 2,246 new Covid-19 cases. Six patients succumbed to the infection, the health bulletin.

Maharashtra recorded 2,246 new Covid-19 cases. Six patients succumbed to the infection, the health bulletin.

Mumbai Police issues traffic advisory ahead of Dahi Handi celebrations
According to the Mumbai Traffic Police, On August 19, Dahi Handi festival will be celebrated all over Mumbai. In view of the festive celebrations, various political parties have organised Dahi Handi programs in the jurisdiction of Dadar Traffic Police Division. The vehicular traffic on a few roads will be affected, hence, it is necessary to make an order for traffic management. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/janmashtami-2022-mumbai-police-issues-traffic-advisory-for-dahi-handi-celebrations-23241618" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Read more...</a>

Mumbai Police issues traffic advisory ahead of Dahi Handi celebrations
According to the Mumbai Traffic Police, On August 19, Dahi Handi festival will be celebrated all over Mumbai. In view of the festive celebrations, various political parties have organised Dahi Handi programs in the jurisdiction of Dadar Traffic Police Division. The vehicular traffic on a few roads will be affected, hence, it is necessary to make an order for traffic management. Read more...

'Dahi Handi' gets adventure sport tag in Maha; payouts announced for injuries
The Maharashtra government has decided to accord adventure sport status to 'Dahi Handi', a popular festival in which a human pyramid is formed to break an earthen pot filled with curd hanging mid-air, Chief Minister Eknath Shinde announced in the Assembly on Thursday. (PTI)

'Dahi Handi' gets adventure sport tag in Maha; payouts announced for injuries
The Maharashtra government has decided to accord adventure sport status to 'Dahi Handi', a popular festival in which a human pyramid is formed to break an earthen pot filled with curd hanging mid-air, Chief Minister Eknath Shinde announced in the Assembly on Thursday. (PTI)

Covid-19: Mumbai logs 1,201 new cases, two deaths
On Thursday, Mumbai recorded over 1,200 new Covid-19 cases. Two patients succumbed to the infection, the health bulletin.

Covid-19: Mumbai logs 1,201 new cases, two deaths
On Thursday, Mumbai recorded over 1,200 new Covid-19 cases. Two patients succumbed to the infection, the health bulletin.

Film producer Nadiadwala claims wife has illegally kept kids in Pakistan; HC seeks Centre's response
The Bombay High Court on Thursday sought the Union government's response to a petition filed by film producer Mushtaq Nadiadwala claiming that his two minor children have been illegally detained in Pakistan by his wife. (PTI)

Film producer Nadiadwala claims wife has illegally kept kids in Pakistan; HC seeks Centre's response
The Bombay High Court on Thursday sought the Union government's response to a petition filed by film producer Mushtaq Nadiadwala claiming that his two minor children have been illegally detained in Pakistan by his wife. (PTI)

Tiger suspected to have killed 3 persons tranquilized, caged in Chandrapur
A tiger that had reportedly killed three persons in Brahmapuri forest division of Maharashtra's Chandrapur district was tranquilized on Thursday morning by a forest department team, officials said. (PTI)

Tiger suspected to have killed 3 persons tranquilized, caged in Chandrapur
A tiger that had reportedly killed three persons in Brahmapuri forest division of Maharashtra's Chandrapur district was tranquilized on Thursday morning by a forest department team, officials said. (PTI)

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Boat found off Raigad coast owned by Australian woman: Maharashtra DyCM Devendra Fadnavis informs state Assembly
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Raigad: The boat was travelling from Muscat to Europe. It drifted to India because of engine failure, Devendra Fadnavis
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Three AK 47 rifles were found on the boat. The boat in a half-broken condition came towards Kokan coast due to high tide. Central agencies have been informed. No possibilities of any consequences would be taken lightly: Maharashtra Dy CM Devendra Fadnavis <a href="https://t.co/rUlcGukfxZ">https://t.co/rUlcGukfxZ</a>
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Raigad: The boat was travelling from Muscat to Europe. It drifted to India because of engine failure, Devendra Fadnavis

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High alert in Maharashtra's Raigad after boat with weapons found along coast
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Maharashtra | Security tightened in Raigad district and nearby areas after a suspected boat was found near Harihareshwar Beach. Police investigation underway. <a href="https://t.co/UObgOxkB30">pic.twitter.com/UObgOxkB30</a>
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High alert in Maharashtra's Raigad after boat with weapons found along coast

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Case against 3 for labourer's death, disposing of body without informing Thane police
A case has been registered against a shop owner and two other persons in connection with the death of a labourer and disposing of the body without informing police in Maharashtra's Thane district, an official told PTI on Thursday.

Case against 3 for labourer's death, disposing of body without informing Thane police
A case has been registered against a shop owner and two other persons in connection with the death of a labourer and disposing of the body without informing police in Maharashtra's Thane district, an official told PTI on Thursday.

Woman booked after man kills self in Thane
The Thane Police has booked a woman for allegedly abetting the suicide of a 26-year-old man, a Thane police official said on Thursday. The man, identified as Vikram More, had hanged himself in his house on August 16 and a note found at the spot alleged that a woman in the neighbourhood had taken money from him and was now refusing to return it, he said.

Woman booked after man kills self in Thane
The Thane Police has booked a woman for allegedly abetting the suicide of a 26-year-old man, a Thane police official said on Thursday. The man, identified as Vikram More, had hanged himself in his house on August 16 and a note found at the spot alleged that a woman in the neighbourhood had taken money from him and was now refusing to return it, he said.

Uproar in Maharashtra Assembly after Health Minister Tanaji Sawant fails to reply to questions
Maharashtra's newly appointed Health Minister Tanaji Sawant on Thursday failed to reply to questions raised in the Maharashtra Assembly over issues like elephantiasis and illegal abortions, which led to an uproar in the House. The House proceedings during the Question Hour were disrupted after Sawant failed to give satisfactory answers. (PTI)

Uproar in Maharashtra Assembly after Health Minister Tanaji Sawant fails to reply to questions
Maharashtra's newly appointed Health Minister Tanaji Sawant on Thursday failed to reply to questions raised in the Maharashtra Assembly over issues like elephantiasis and illegal abortions, which led to an uproar in the House. The House proceedings during the Question Hour were disrupted after Sawant failed to give satisfactory answers. (PTI)

Medha Somaiya defamation case: Mumbai court asks jail authorities to produce Sanjay Raut via video conference
A magistrate court in Mumbai on Thursday directed Arthur Road Jail authorities to produce Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut before it through video conferencing in connection with a defamation complaint filed by BJP leader Kirit Somaiya's wife Medha Somaiya. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/medha-somaiya-defamation-case-mumbai-court-asks-jail-authorities-to-produce-sanjay-raut-via-video-conference-23241562" rel="none">Read more.</a>

Medha Somaiya defamation case: Mumbai court asks jail authorities to produce Sanjay Raut via video conference
A magistrate court in Mumbai on Thursday directed Arthur Road Jail authorities to produce Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut before it through video conferencing in connection with a defamation complaint filed by BJP leader Kirit Somaiya's wife Medha Somaiya. Read more.

Mumbai: Traffic congestion on Eastern and Western Express Highways irks commuters
On Thursday morning, long queues of vehicles were seen on the Western Express Highway (WEH) and Eastern Express Highway (EEH) in Mumbai and Thane. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-traffic-congestion-on-eastern-and-western-express-highways-irks-commuters-23241544" rel="none">Read more.</a>

Mumbai: Traffic congestion on Eastern and Western Express Highways irks commuters
On Thursday morning, long queues of vehicles were seen on the Western Express Highway (WEH) and Eastern Express Highway (EEH) in Mumbai and Thane. Read more.

Suspected beef seized from food outlet in Nagpur; case registered against owner
Police have seized suspected beef from a roadside eatery in Maharashtra's Nagpur district and registered a case against its 38-year-old owner, an official told PTI. The accused operated the eatery near Borkhedi village.

Suspected beef seized from food outlet in Nagpur; case registered against owner
Police have seized suspected beef from a roadside eatery in Maharashtra's Nagpur district and registered a case against its 38-year-old owner, an official told PTI. The accused operated the eatery near Borkhedi village.

More than 1,500 people killed in accidents on Mumbai-Goa highway in 10 years: Maharashtra minister
More than 1,500 people lost their lives in road accidents on Mumbai-Goa highway between 2012 and 2022, Maharashtra Public Works Department Minister Ravindra Chavan said in the state Assembly on Thursday. Chavan gave a written reply during a discussion through a calling attention notice by Shiv Sena MLA Sunil Prabhu. (PTI)

More than 1,500 people killed in accidents on Mumbai-Goa highway in 10 years: Maharashtra minister
More than 1,500 people lost their lives in road accidents on Mumbai-Goa highway between 2012 and 2022, Maharashtra Public Works Department Minister Ravindra Chavan said in the state Assembly on Thursday. Chavan gave a written reply during a discussion through a calling attention notice by Shiv Sena MLA Sunil Prabhu. (PTI)

Defamation case: Court asks jailed Sena MP Sanjay Raut to appear before it via video conference
A magistrate court here on Thursday directed Arthur Jail authorities to produce Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut before it through video conferencing in connection with a defamation complaint filed by BJP leader Kirit Somaiya's wife Medha Somaiya. (PTI)

Defamation case: Court asks jailed Sena MP Sanjay Raut to appear before it via video conference
A magistrate court here on Thursday directed Arthur Jail authorities to produce Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut before it through video conferencing in connection with a defamation complaint filed by BJP leader Kirit Somaiya's wife Medha Somaiya. (PTI)

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Mumbai: Electric double decker bus rolls into town
India&rsquo;s first electric double-decker bus by Switch Mobility entered Mumbai on Wednesday, a day ahead of its official launch. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-electric-double-decker-bus-rolls-into-town-23241486" rel="none">Read more.</a>

Mumbai: Electric double decker bus rolls into town
India&rsquo;s first electric double-decker bus by Switch Mobility entered Mumbai on Wednesday, a day ahead of its official launch. Read more.

Mumbai: Shiv Sena shifts Dahi Handi to Worli Naka, announces Rs 4 lakh prize
With the BJP claiming Jambori Maidan in Worli, which is known for one of the most prominent Dahi Handi celebrations, the Shiv Sena has shifted its festivities to Worli Naka. Sena leaders said they did not opt for Jambori, where Sena leader Sachin Ahir used to organise the event earlier, following requests from locals citing close proximity of a children&rsquo;s hospital. The BJP has announced a prize of Rs 1,11,111 for the mandal who would break the handi while the Sena has set the prize money for all at Rs 3-R4 lakh. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-shiv-sena-shifts-dahi-handi-to-worli-naka-announces-rs-4-lakh-prize-23241485" rel="none">Read more.</a>

Mumbai: Shiv Sena shifts Dahi Handi to Worli Naka, announces Rs 4 lakh prize
With the BJP claiming Jambori Maidan in Worli, which is known for one of the most prominent Dahi Handi celebrations, the Shiv Sena has shifted its festivities to Worli Naka. Sena leaders said they did not opt for Jambori, where Sena leader Sachin Ahir used to organise the event earlier, following requests from locals citing close proximity of a children&rsquo;s hospital. The BJP has announced a prize of Rs 1,11,111 for the mandal who would break the handi while the Sena has set the prize money for all at Rs 3-R4 lakh. Read more.

Mumbai: How most-wanted baby snatcher had free run
Wanted in two human trafficking cases, 35-year-old Julia Fernandez had been brazenly running a baby-selling racket from her Sion-Koliwada nursing home for the past seven-eight years, the police said. She was caught last month selling a 15-day-old girl, after a Pune resident raised the red flag. The Mumbai Crime Branch is now probing whether she conducted abortions. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-how-most-wanted-baby-snatcher-had-free-run-23241475" rel="none">Read more.</a>

Mumbai: How most-wanted baby snatcher had free run
Wanted in two human trafficking cases, 35-year-old Julia Fernandez had been brazenly running a baby-selling racket from her Sion-Koliwada nursing home for the past seven-eight years, the police said. She was caught last month selling a 15-day-old girl, after a Pune resident raised the red flag. The Mumbai Crime Branch is now probing whether she conducted abortions. Read more.

Mumbai: Cops recover nearly 800 stolen smartphones in 30 days
Within a span of a month, the Mumbai police busted a series of stolen smartphone rackets, recovering nearly 800 devices and apprehending 21. It was revealed that high-end stolen phones would be smuggled to Nepal and Bangladesh while old ones were circulated in various parts of the country. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-cops-recover-nearly-800-stolen-smartphones-in-30-days-23241488" rel="none">Read more.</a>

Mumbai: Cops recover nearly 800 stolen smartphones in 30 days
Within a span of a month, the Mumbai police busted a series of stolen smartphone rackets, recovering nearly 800 devices and apprehending 21. It was revealed that high-end stolen phones would be smuggled to Nepal and Bangladesh while old ones were circulated in various parts of the country. Read more.

Janmashtami 2022: BJP leader announces Rs 51 lakh prizes for Dahi Handi in Thane
After taking over the famous Jambori Maidan in Worli for Dahi Handi celebration, the BJP has now announced a massive event in Thane&mdash;Chief Minister Eknath Shinde&rsquo;s turf. Party leader Shivaji Patil has announced Rs 51-lakh prizes for all at the event to be held at Hiranandani Meadows. &ldquo;This is one of the biggest Dahi Handi celebrations not only in Thane but in the state,&rdquo; he said. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/janmashtami-2022-bjp-leader-announces-rs-51-lakh-prizes-for-dahi-handi-in-thane-23241476" rel="none">Read more.</a>

Janmashtami 2022: BJP leader announces Rs 51 lakh prizes for Dahi Handi in Thane
After taking over the famous Jambori Maidan in Worli for Dahi Handi celebration, the BJP has now announced a massive event in Thane&mdash;Chief Minister Eknath Shinde&rsquo;s turf. Party leader Shivaji Patil has announced Rs 51-lakh prizes for all at the event to be held at Hiranandani Meadows. &ldquo;This is one of the biggest Dahi Handi celebrations not only in Thane but in the state,&rdquo; he said. Read more.

Mumbai court extends Dawood gang member's NIA custody till Aug 24
Salim Qureshi, arrested for allegedly aiding underworld don Dawood Ibrahim's terrorist activities, was completing the task left behind by the fugitive gangster's deceased sister Haseena Parkar, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) told a special court on Wednesday. (PTI)

Mumbai court extends Dawood gang member's NIA custody till Aug 24
Salim Qureshi, arrested for allegedly aiding underworld don Dawood Ibrahim's terrorist activities, was completing the task left behind by the fugitive gangster's deceased sister Haseena Parkar, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) told a special court on Wednesday. (PTI)

Mumbai couple killed in western express highway bike crash
A couple was crushed to death after a speeding dumper truck hit their motorcycle on the Western Express Highway on Wednesday, a Mumbai Police official told PTI. The couple was headed towards Marol Naka in suburban Andheri when the accident occurred in the afternoon, he said.

Mumbai couple killed in western express highway bike crash
A couple was crushed to death after a speeding dumper truck hit their motorcycle on the Western Express Highway on Wednesday, a Mumbai Police official told PTI. The couple was headed towards Marol Naka in suburban Andheri when the accident occurred in the afternoon, he said.

NCP, BJP workers clash in Thane district; 16 held
Activists of the Nationalist Congress Party and the Bharatiya Janata Party on Wednesday came to blows in Dombivali in Thane district of Maharashtra, following which 16 of them were arrested, police told PTI. The incident occurred outside a gymnasium in the Bhopar area following a heated exchange between local leaders of both the parties over some issue, a police official said. Two cross First Information Reports (FIRs) have been registered.&nbsp;

NCP, BJP workers clash in Thane district; 16 held
Activists of the Nationalist Congress Party and the Bharatiya Janata Party on Wednesday came to blows in Dombivali in Thane district of Maharashtra, following which 16 of them were arrested, police told PTI. The incident occurred outside a gymnasium in the Bhopar area following a heated exchange between local leaders of both the parties over some issue, a police official said. Two cross First Information Reports (FIRs) have been registered.&nbsp;

Maharashtra reported 2,246 new Covid-19 cases. Six patients succumbed to the infection, the health bulletin. We are closing the LIVE BLOG now

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