Mumbai News LIVE Updates: `Will have a discussion with NCP (SP) chief Sharad Pawar,` says Raut on possible alliance between NCP and NCP (SP)
Asked about a possible alliance between the NCP and NCP (SP) in Pune, Raut said, "We will express our opinion if there is a discussion with us on this issue. We will have a discussion with NCP (SP) chief Sharad Pawar."

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: `Will have a discussion with NCP (SP) chief Sharad Pawar,` says Raut on possible alliance between NCP and NCP (SP)
Asked about a possible alliance between the NCP and NCP (SP) in Pune, Raut said, "We will express our opinion if there is a discussion with us on this issue. We will have a discussion with NCP (SP) chief Sharad Pawar."

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: No impact on BMC election outcome even if Thackeray cousins come together, says BJP
Meanwhile, Mumbai BJP chief Ameet Satam claimed that an alliance between the Thackeray cousins will not make much difference. "There will be no impact on the outcome of the BMC elections even if the Thackeray cousins come together....I believe Mumbai-kars have made up their mind to support the BJP-led Mahayuti, and the mayor will be elected from among our corporators only," Satam added.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: No impact on BMC election outcome even if Thackeray cousins come together, says BJP
Meanwhile, Mumbai BJP chief Ameet Satam claimed that an alliance between the Thackeray cousins will not make much difference. "There will be no impact on the outcome of the BMC elections even if the Thackeray cousins come together....I believe Mumbai-kars have made up their mind to support the BJP-led Mahayuti, and the mayor will be elected from among our corporators only," Satam added.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Alliance announcement likely on Wednesday, says Sanjay Raut
The long-awaited announcement of an alliance between the Shiv Sena (UBT) and Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) for the January 15 civic elections in Mumbai could take place on Wednesday, Sena leader Sanjay Raut said. "There will be a press conference (by Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray and MNS president Raj Thackeray)," the Rajya Sabha MP said here, without providing more details.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Alliance announcement likely on Wednesday, says Sanjay Raut
The long-awaited announcement of an alliance between the Shiv Sena (UBT) and Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) for the January 15 civic elections in Mumbai could take place on Wednesday, Sena leader Sanjay Raut said. "There will be a press conference (by Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray and MNS president Raj Thackeray)," the Rajya Sabha MP said here, without providing more details.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: `Both parties in talks for tie-ups in Thane, Navi Mumbai, Kalyan-Dombivli, Mira Bhayander, Nashik, and Pune municipal corporations, too`
Earlier in the day, Shiv Sena (UBT) Rajya Sabha member, Sanjay Raut, had also shared a picture of the two cousins with the caption "tomorrow at 12 pm".&nbsp;
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Raut also told reporters that besides the BMC, the two parties are in talks for tie-ups in Thane, Navi Mumbai, Kalyan-Dombivli, Mira Bhayander, Nashik and Pune municipal corporations. Local units have already concluded talks in the civic bodies other than Mumbai, he added.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: `Both parties in talks for tie-ups in Thane, Navi Mumbai, Kalyan-Dombivli, Mira Bhayander, Nashik, and Pune municipal corporations, too`
Earlier in the day, Shiv Sena (UBT) Rajya Sabha member, Sanjay Raut, had also shared a picture of the two cousins with the caption "tomorrow at 12 pm".&nbsp;

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Raut also told reporters that besides the BMC, the two parties are in talks for tie-ups in Thane, Navi Mumbai, Kalyan-Dombivli, Mira Bhayander, Nashik and Pune municipal corporations. Local units have already concluded talks in the civic bodies other than Mumbai, he added.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: CBI finds property deeds worth over Rs 72 lakh, seizes digital evidence during searches
Deeds for the purchase of a property worth Rs 40.315 lakh, dated April 2025, and another property worth Rs 32.10 lakh, dated June 2024, were found during the search. The searches were also conducted at the office of the accused public servant, and digital evidence was seized regarding the audit report he prepared for the private company.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: CBI finds property deeds worth over Rs 72 lakh, seizes digital evidence during searches
Deeds for the purchase of a property worth Rs 40.315 lakh, dated April 2025, and another property worth Rs 32.10 lakh, dated June 2024, were found during the search. The searches were also conducted at the office of the accused public servant, and digital evidence was seized regarding the audit report he prepared for the private company.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Shiv Sena (UBT)-MNS likely to announce pre-poll alliance for BMC polls tomorrow
Cousins Uddhav and Raj Thackeray, who head the Shiv Sena (UBT) and Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) are likely to announce their pre-poll alliance tomorrow for the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation polls. In a tweet on social media platform X, the Raj Thackeray-headed MNS putting up a post stating that the duo will hold a press conference in Worli at 12 pm on Wednesday.&nbsp;
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Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Shiv Sena (UBT)-MNS likely to announce pre-poll alliance for BMC polls tomorrow
Cousins Uddhav and Raj Thackeray, who head the Shiv Sena (UBT) and Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) are likely to announce their pre-poll alliance tomorrow for the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation polls. In a tweet on social media platform X, the Raj Thackeray-headed MNS putting up a post stating that the duo will hold a press conference in Worli at 12 pm on Wednesday.&nbsp;

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Mumbai News LIVE Updates: CBI traps accused while accepting Rs 5 lakh bribe; Rs 18.30 lakh cash seized from home
CBI laid a trap and caught the accused red-handed while accepting the bribe of Rs 5-lakh (as part payment of the bribe). The Central agency conducted searches at the accused`s residence in Mumbai, leading to the recovery of unaccounted and unexplained cash of Rs 18.30 lakh.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: CBI traps accused while accepting Rs 5 lakh bribe; Rs 18.30 lakh cash seized from home
CBI laid a trap and caught the accused red-handed while accepting the bribe of Rs 5-lakh (as part payment of the bribe). The Central agency conducted searches at the accused`s residence in Mumbai, leading to the recovery of unaccounted and unexplained cash of Rs 18.30 lakh.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Accused sought Rs 17 lakh bribe to cut tax dues, investigators say
After negotiation, the accused agreed to accept illegal gratification of Rs 17 lakh in exchange for reducing the alleged tax liability of the complainant`s company. The part payment of the bribe of Rs 5 lakh was demanded to be delivered on Monday.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Accused sought Rs 17 lakh bribe to cut tax dues, investigators say
After negotiation, the accused agreed to accept illegal gratification of Rs 17 lakh in exchange for reducing the alleged tax liability of the complainant`s company. The part payment of the bribe of Rs 5 lakh was demanded to be delivered on Monday.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Accused demanded Rs 20-lakh bribe, alleges complainant
The accused conducted an audit of the complainant`s company on November 26. The complainant alleged that the accused threatened to fabricate a tax demand of Rs 98 lakh against the private company and demanded Rs 20 lakh as a bribe to "settle" the issue.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Accused demanded Rs 20-lakh bribe, alleges complainant
The accused conducted an audit of the complainant`s company on November 26. The complainant alleged that the accused threatened to fabricate a tax demand of Rs 98 lakh against the private company and demanded Rs 20 lakh as a bribe to "settle" the issue.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: CBI arrests Mumbai CGST Superintendent for accepting Rs 5-lakh bribe to settle tax audit The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested a superintendent, CGST audit-1, Mumbai, while accepting a bribe of Rs 5 lakh from the complainant on Monday. The CBI registered a case on Monday on a written complaint from the director of a private company, alleging that the accused had demanded illegal gratification. (ANI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: CBI arrests Mumbai CGST Superintendent for accepting Rs 5-lakh bribe to settle tax auditThe Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested a superintendent, CGST audit-1, Mumbai, while accepting a bribe of Rs 5 lakh from the complainant on Monday. The CBI registered a case on Monday on a written complaint from the director of a private company, alleging that the accused had demanded illegal gratification. (ANI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai records warm and dry day, maximum temperature at 33.2 degrees Celsius&nbsp;
The city experienced a warm and dry day on Tuesday, with the maximum temperature recorded at 33.2 degrees Celsius at both the Colaba (CLB) and Santacruz (SCZ) weather stations. No rainfall was reported across the city, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). The weather is expected to remain dry over the next 24 hours, with clear skies and moderate humidity providing relief to residents from the usual winter chill.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai records warm and dry day, maximum temperature at 33.2 degrees Celsius&nbsp;
The city experienced a warm and dry day on Tuesday, with the maximum temperature recorded at 33.2 degrees Celsius at both the Colaba (CLB) and Santacruz (SCZ) weather stations. No rainfall was reported across the city, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). The weather is expected to remain dry over the next 24 hours, with clear skies and moderate humidity providing relief to residents from the usual winter chill.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Next hearing on February 12
The bench, however, questioned as to how does one wipe out criminal liability without submitting to the jurisdiction of the court. The HC posted the matter for further hearing on February 12 by when Mallya will have to inform the court about which petition he wants to proceed with.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Next hearing on February 12
The bench, however, questioned as to how does one wipe out criminal liability without submitting to the jurisdiction of the court. The HC posted the matter for further hearing on February 12 by when Mallya will have to inform the court about which petition he wants to proceed with.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: `Mallya&rsquo;s financial liability largely settled, but entitled to legal representation abroad`
Desai told the court that financial liability had been effectively neutralised with Mallya`s assets worth Rs 14,000 crore attached and liabilities worth Rs 6,000 crore recovered by lending banks. The Solicitor General maintained the fugitive businessman was entitled to legal representation even while staying abroad.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: `Mallya&rsquo;s financial liability largely settled, but entitled to legal representation abroad`
Desai told the court that financial liability had been effectively neutralised with Mallya`s assets worth Rs 14,000 crore attached and liabilities worth Rs 6,000 crore recovered by lending banks. The Solicitor General maintained the fugitive businessman was entitled to legal representation even while staying abroad.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Extradition proceedings against Vijay Mallya at advanced stage, HC told
Mehta told the court that extradition proceedings initiated against Mallya were at an advanced stage. The bench insisted it cannot allow both petitions filed by Mallya to run together and asked the promoter of the now-defunct Kingfisher Airlines to clarify which plea he wants to press and which one to withdraw.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Extradition proceedings against Vijay Mallya at advanced stage, HC told
Mehta told the court that extradition proceedings initiated against Mallya were at an advanced stage. The bench insisted it cannot allow both petitions filed by Mallya to run together and asked the promoter of the now-defunct Kingfisher Airlines to clarify which plea he wants to press and which one to withdraw.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Fire breaks out at MAC Company in Mumbra A major fire broke out at MAC Company in Mumbra on Tuesday. The Fire Brigade and RDMC teams have reached the site and are battling the blaze. Further details are awaited.&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Fire breaks out at MAC Company in MumbraA major fire broke out at MAC Company in Mumbra on Tuesday. The Fire Brigade and RDMC teams have reached the site and are battling the blaze. Further details are awaited.&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Fugitives cannot challenge law without submitting to Indian courts, ED tells HC
Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, appearing for the Enforcement Directorate (ED), opposed the pleas arguing fugitives should not be permitted to challenge the validity of an Act without being subjected to courts of the country. He submitted to the court that the FEO Act was brought to ensure such persons do not abuse the law by staying away from the country and filing petitions through their lawyers.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Fugitives cannot challenge law without submitting to Indian courts, ED tells HC
Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, appearing for the Enforcement Directorate (ED), opposed the pleas arguing fugitives should not be permitted to challenge the validity of an Act without being subjected to courts of the country. He submitted to the court that the FEO Act was brought to ensure such persons do not abuse the law by staying away from the country and filing petitions through their lawyers.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Return to India first, then we&rsquo;ll hear your plea, HC tells Vijay Mallya
The HC posed the question to the 70-year-old liquor baron, wanted in India to face trial on fraud and money laundering charges, on his return home while hearing his twin pleas. A bench of Chief Justice Shree Chandrashekhar and Justice Gautam Ankhad made it clear to the embattled businessman`s counsel Amit Desai that it would not hear Mallya`s plea against the Act unless he first submits himself to the court`s jurisdiction.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Return to India first, then we&rsquo;ll hear your plea, HC tells Vijay Mallya
The HC posed the question to the 70-year-old liquor baron, wanted in India to face trial on fraud and money laundering charges, on his return home while hearing his twin pleas. A bench of Chief Justice Shree Chandrashekhar and Justice Gautam Ankhad made it clear to the embattled businessman`s counsel Amit Desai that it would not hear Mallya`s plea against the Act unless he first submits himself to the court`s jurisdiction.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: When do you intend to return to India? HC asks Vijay Mallya on his pleas against fugitive tag The Bombay High Court on Tuesday asked fugitive businessman Vijay Mallya when he intends to return to India and told his counsel it would not hear his plea against the Fugitive Economic Offenders Act unless he first submits himself to the HC jurisdiction. Mallya, based in the UK since 2016, has filed two petitions in the HC -- one challenging an order declaring him as a fugitive economic offender and the other questioning the constitutional validity of the 2018 Act. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: When do you intend to return to India? HC asks Vijay Mallya on his pleas against fugitive tagThe Bombay High Court on Tuesday asked fugitive businessman Vijay Mallya when he intends to return to India and told his counsel it would not hear his plea against the Fugitive Economic Offenders Act unless he first submits himself to the HC jurisdiction. Mallya, based in the UK since 2016, has filed two petitions in the HC -- one challenging an order declaring him as a fugitive economic offender and the other questioning the constitutional validity of the 2018 Act. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Opposition unity needed to keep BJP out, says Shinde
"The overall opinion in the party is that all parties, including the Congress, Shiv Sena (UBT) and Ajit Pawar-led NCP, should come together to keep the BJP away. I have asked Prashant Jagtap to deliberate on this. I have not yet received any communication about his resignation," Shinde said.&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Opposition unity needed to keep BJP out, says Shinde
"The overall opinion in the party is that all parties, including the Congress, Shiv Sena (UBT) and Ajit Pawar-led NCP, should come together to keep the BJP away. I have asked Prashant Jagtap to deliberate on this. I have not yet received any communication about his resignation," Shinde said.&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Ajit Pawar reaches out for Pune civic poll tie-up: Cong&rsquo;s Satej Patil
"I received a call from Ajit dada. The proposal (to tie up with Congress) had come for Pune. We are deliberating on it, and holding discussions with the Congress`s local leadership and the party`s state president Harshvardhan Sapkal," he said.&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Ajit Pawar reaches out for Pune civic poll tie-up: Cong&rsquo;s Satej Patil
"I received a call from Ajit dada. The proposal (to tie up with Congress) had come for Pune. We are deliberating on it, and holding discussions with the Congress`s local leadership and the party`s state president Harshvardhan Sapkal," he said.&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Satam says nothing will affect the BMC elections if Thackeray cousins contest for polls
Speaking to a regional news channel, Satam said, "There will be no impact on the outcome of the BMC elections, even if the Thackeray cousins come together and contest the polls." He claimed that the people of Mumbai have decided to vote in large numbers in favour of the BJP-led Mahayuti.&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Satam says nothing will affect the BMC elections if Thackeray cousins contest for polls
Speaking to a regional news channel, Satam said, "There will be no impact on the outcome of the BMC elections, even if the Thackeray cousins come together and contest the polls." He claimed that the people of Mumbai have decided to vote in large numbers in favour of the BJP-led Mahayuti.&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Sena (UBT)-MNS alliance won`t impact BMC poll outcome, says BJP leader
BJP leader Ameet Satam on Tuesday downplayed the possible alliance between the Shiv Sena (UBT) and the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) for the Mumbai civic elections, saying the tie-up will have no impact on the poll outcome. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Sena (UBT)-MNS alliance won`t impact BMC poll outcome, says BJP leader
BJP leader Ameet Satam on Tuesday downplayed the possible alliance between the Shiv Sena (UBT) and the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) for the Mumbai civic elections, saying the tie-up will have no impact on the poll outcome. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Supreme Court clears sustainable mining plan for Aravalli Hills
The apex court also accepted the recommendations for sustainable mining in the Aravalli Hills and the steps to be taken for preventing illegal mining. The Aravalli range is a 670-kilometre-long mountain range in northwestern India. The highest elevation of the range has been recorded at 1,722 metres. The hill starts near Delhi, passes through Haryana, Rajasthan, and ends in Gujarat. The highest peak of the range is known as Guru Shikhar, in Mount Abu, Rajasthan. The Aravalli range is the oldest fold-mountain belt in India, dating back around 2 billion years.&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Supreme Court clears sustainable mining plan for Aravalli Hills
The apex court also accepted the recommendations for sustainable mining in the Aravalli Hills and the steps to be taken for preventing illegal mining. The Aravalli range is a 670-kilometre-long mountain range in northwestern India. The highest elevation of the range has been recorded at 1,722 metres. The hill starts near Delhi, passes through Haryana, Rajasthan, and ends in Gujarat. The highest peak of the range is known as Guru Shikhar, in Mount Abu, Rajasthan. The Aravalli range is the oldest fold-mountain belt in India, dating back around 2 billion years.&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Aravalli ramsar sites increased under BJP rule: Bhupender Yadav
Yadav said that compared to 2014, when there were only 24 Ramsar sites in the country, now the number has climbed upto 96, underlining that Ramsar sites of Sultanpur, Bhindawas, Asola, Siliserh, and Sambhar in the Aravalli region were declared during the BJP government`s tenure.&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Aravalli ramsar sites increased under BJP rule: Bhupender Yadav
Yadav said that compared to 2014, when there were only 24 Ramsar sites in the country, now the number has climbed upto 96, underlining that Ramsar sites of Sultanpur, Bhindawas, Asola, Siliserh, and Sambhar in the Aravalli region were declared during the BJP government`s tenure.&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Row over Aravalli mining claims escalates between BJP, Oppn
A day earlier, Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Bhupender Yadav, assured that mining is not allowed in the NCR region. He further noted that the issues related to the Green Aravalli have seen significant growth over the past few years under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/news/india-news/article/modi-govt-has-nearly-signed-death-warrant-for-aravalli-hills-sonia-gandhi-23606070" rel="nofollow">Read More</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Row over Aravalli mining claims escalates between BJP, Oppn
A day earlier, Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Bhupender Yadav, assured that mining is not allowed in the NCR region. He further noted that the issues related to the Green Aravalli have seen significant growth over the past few years under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Read More

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Aaditya Thackeray slams Centre over proposed Aravalli mining
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It&rsquo;s shameful to see the Environment Minister of the Union Government defend the proposed destruction of the Aravalli Hills! Firstly why lie about it at all after being exposed? Then even if it&rsquo;s a fraction of the Aravalli Hills, why open it up for Mining? Why is the bjp so&hellip;
&mdash; Aaditya Thackeray (@AUThackeray) <a href="https://twitter.com/AUThackeray/status/2003342531199918582?ref_src=twsrc-Etfw">December 23, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Aaditya Thackeray slams Centre over proposed Aravalli mining
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It&rsquo;s shameful to see the Environment Minister of the Union Government defend the proposed destruction of the Aravalli Hills! Firstly why lie about it at all after being exposed? Then even if it&rsquo;s a fraction of the Aravalli Hills, why open it up for Mining? Why is the bjp so&hellip;
&mdash; Aaditya Thackeray (@AUThackeray) December 23, 2025


Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Aaditya Thackeray slams Centre over proposed Aravalli mining
In a post on X, Aaditya Thackeray wrote, "It`s shameful to see the Environment Minister of the Union Government defend the proposed destruction of the Aravalli Hills! Firstly why lie about it at all after being exposed? Then even if it`s a fraction of the Aravalli Hills, why open it up for Mining? Why is the bjp so determined to destroy every bit of India`s ecology, just like they are destroying our social fabric?"&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Aaditya Thackeray slams Centre over proposed Aravalli mining
In a post on X, Aaditya Thackeray wrote, "It`s shameful to see the Environment Minister of the Union Government defend the proposed destruction of the Aravalli Hills! Firstly why lie about it at all after being exposed? Then even if it`s a fraction of the Aravalli Hills, why open it up for Mining? Why is the bjp so determined to destroy every bit of India`s ecology, just like they are destroying our social fabric?"&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: "Determined to destroy every bit of India`s ecology": Aaditya Thackeray slams Centre amid Aravalli Hills row
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray on Tuesday slammed the BJP-led Centre over the <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/amp/news/india-news/article/centre-rejects-mining-push-charge-behind-aravalli-definition-asserts-no-relaxation-23608828" rel="nofollow">Aravalli Hills</a> row, accusing it of trying to damage India`s environment. He called it shameful that the Union Environment Minister defended the proposed destruction of the Aravalli Hills. (ANI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: "Determined to destroy every bit of India`s ecology": Aaditya Thackeray slams Centre amid Aravalli Hills row
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray on Tuesday slammed the BJP-led Centre over the Aravalli Hills row, accusing it of trying to damage India`s environment. He called it shameful that the Union Environment Minister defended the proposed destruction of the Aravalli Hills. (ANI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Court rejects anticipatory bail plea of suspended tehsildar in Mundhwa land case
Yeole is accused of issuing a notice to the Botanical Survey of India, in whose possession the Mundhwa land is, directing them to vacate the land, citing that the plot was sold to Amadea Enterprises LLP. A court in Pune rejected Yeole`s anticipatory bail plea on Monday.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Court rejects anticipatory bail plea of suspended tehsildar in Mundhwa land case
Yeole is accused of issuing a notice to the Botanical Survey of India, in whose possession the Mundhwa land is, directing them to vacate the land, citing that the plot was sold to Amadea Enterprises LLP. A court in Pune rejected Yeole`s anticipatory bail plea on Monday.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Andheri, Vile Parle to face water cut on December 23; see complete list of impacted areas 
Residents of K East ward in the city will face water supply disruptions on Tuesday until 4pm, due to the ongoing diversion work of a 2,400 mm Upper Vaitarna water pipeline required for the construction of Metro Line 7A at Bamanwada, Vile Parle East. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-water-supply-in-parts-of-bamnwada-vile-parle-to-be-suspended-today-due-to-pipeline-diversion-work-23608950" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Check details here.</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Andheri, Vile Parle to face water cut on December 23; see complete list of impacted areas
Residents of K East ward in the city will face water supply disruptions on Tuesday until 4pm, due to the ongoing diversion work of a 2,400 mm Upper Vaitarna water pipeline required for the construction of Metro Line 7A at Bamanwada, Vile Parle East. Check details here.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mundhwa land sale deal under scanner; FIR filed, EOW probing
In a related case, the district administration also registered a case against Patil, Tejwani and suspended tehsildar Suryakant Yeole for allegedly executing the sale deed. The FIR was registered with the Khadak police station and is currently being probed by the Pune police`s Economic Offences Wing (EOW).&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mundhwa land sale deal under scanner; FIR filed, EOW probing
In a related case, the district administration also registered a case against Patil, Tejwani and suspended tehsildar Suryakant Yeole for allegedly executing the sale deed. The FIR was registered with the Khadak police station and is currently being probed by the Pune police`s Economic Offences Wing (EOW).&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Sale of govt land in Pune`s Mundhwa for Rs 300 cr under scanner
The sale of 40 acres of land in the upscale Mundhwa area for Rs 300 crore to Amadea Enterprises came under scrutiny last month after it was found that the plot belongs to the government and could not be sold. The firm was also allegedly exempted from paying Rs 21 crore in stamp duty.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Sale of govt land in Pune`s Mundhwa for Rs 300 cr under scanner
The sale of 40 acres of land in the upscale Mundhwa area for Rs 300 crore to Amadea Enterprises came under scrutiny last month after it was found that the plot belongs to the government and could not be sold. The firm was also allegedly exempted from paying Rs 21 crore in stamp duty.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Partner files suit in Pune Court seeking cancellations of document
Digvijay Patil, a partner in the firm, has filed the suit in a court in Pune under Section 31 (cancellation of a written document, such as a sale deed or contract) of the Specific Relief Act, 1963. According to the court documents, the matter is scheduled for a hearing on January 15, 2026.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Partner files suit in Pune Court seeking cancellations of document
Digvijay Patil, a partner in the firm, has filed the suit in a court in Pune under Section 31 (cancellation of a written document, such as a sale deed or contract) of the Specific Relief Act, 1963. According to the court documents, the matter is scheduled for a hearing on January 15, 2026.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Fifth line of Western Railway to be suspended
Amid the operational work that will be carried out by the authorities, the fifth line of the WR will remain suspended for passenger trains running during the block.&nbsp; While the Western Railways have also affirmed that there will be speed restrictions imposed on other lines that will ultimately delay the travel time.&nbsp; All trains working on the fifth line i.e mail/express and suburban trains will be operated on fast line between Andheri/Goregaon and Borivali. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/local-train-updates-western-railway-6th-line-borivali-kandivali-to-cancel-80-trains-daily-from-december-21-check-full-list-23608632" rel="nofollow">Read More</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Fifth line of Western Railway to be suspended
Amid the operational work that will be carried out by the authorities, the fifth line of the WR will remain suspended for passenger trains running during the block.&nbsp;While the Western Railways have also affirmed that there will be speed restrictions imposed on other lines that will ultimately delay the travel time.&nbsp;All trains working on the fifth line i.e mail/express and suburban trains will be operated on fast line between Andheri/Goregaon and Borivali. Read More

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Maintenance work to be carried out across Western line
WR`s chief public relations officer Vineet Abhishek said the work involves track slewing and insertion and removal of multiple crossovers at Kandivali and Borivali. Major works of the engineering, signalling and overhead equipment will be carried out, which will impact train operations. Consequently, some suburban, passenger and mail/express trains will be affected. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/local-train-updates-western-railway-6th-line-borivali-kandivali-to-cancel-80-trains-daily-from-december-21-check-full-list-23608632" rel="nofollow">Read More</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Maintenance work to be carried out across Western line
WR`s chief public relations officer Vineet Abhishek said the work involves track slewing and insertion and removal of multiple crossovers at Kandivali and Borivali. Major works of the engineering, signalling and overhead equipment will be carried out, which will impact train operations. Consequently, some suburban, passenger and mail/express trains will be affected. Read More

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: WR to cancel 80 trains daily from December 21
Mumbai commuters brace for disruption as<a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-local-train-updates-sixth-line-to-borivli-to-ease-western-railway-congestion-by-january-2026-23608555?mumbai-breakingnews" rel="nofollow"> Western Railway (WR)</a> announces the cancellation of 80 local trains daily starting December 21. To carry out the work in connection with the sixth line on Kandivali and Borivali section, a block of 30 days will be undertaken from the night of December 20th/21st and will continue up to January 18. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/local-train-updates-western-railway-6th-line-borivali-kandivali-to-cancel-80-trains-daily-from-december-21-check-full-list-23608632" rel="nofollow">Read More</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: WR to cancel 80 trains daily from December 21
Mumbai commuters brace for disruption as Western Railway (WR) announces the cancellation of 80 local trains daily starting December 21. To carry out the work in connection with the sixth line on Kandivali and Borivali section, a block of 30 days will be undertaken from the night of December 20th/21st and will continue up to January 18. Read More

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Congress leader Husain Dalwai alleges `vote chori`&nbsp;
On the local body election results, Congress leader Husain Dalwai says, "Everyone knows how much corruption there is in elections, from vote theft to giving bribes, and then completely neglecting the poor afterwards.
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Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Congress leader Husain Dalwai alleges `vote chori`&nbsp;
On the local body election results, Congress leader Husain Dalwai says, "Everyone knows how much corruption there is in elections, from vote theft to giving bribes, and then completely neglecting the poor afterwards.

#WATCH | Mumbai, Maharashtra: On the local body election results, Congress leader Husain Dalwai says, "Everyone knows how much corruption there is in elections, from vote theft to giving bribes, and then completely neglecting the poor afterwards. It`s our fault that we`re failing&hellip; pic.twitter.com/O0hso5k9rm
&mdash; ANI (@ANI) December 23, 2025


Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Sanjay Raut hints at Shiv Sena (UBT) and MNS fighting elections under one alliance
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut while addressing a press conference said that the party might fight the election along with MNS&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Sanjay Raut hints at Shiv Sena (UBT) and MNS fighting elections under one alliance
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut while addressing a press conference said that the party might fight the election along with MNS&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Shiv Sena (UBT) in talks with NCP for civic polls, says Sanjay Raut
While addressing a press conference in Mumbai Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut hints that, "Party is in contact with NCP to fight the elections together"

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Shiv Sena (UBT) in talks with NCP for civic polls, says Sanjay Raut
While addressing a press conference in Mumbai Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut hints that, "Party is in contact with NCP to fight the elections together"

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Man murders colleague, dumps body in water tank in Palghar; held
A 27-year-old worker has been arrested for allegedly killing his colleague and dumping his body in the water tank on the premises of a company in Maharashtra`s Palghar district, police said on Tuesday. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Man murders colleague, dumps body in water tank in Palghar; held
A 27-year-old worker has been arrested for allegedly killing his colleague and dumping his body in the water tank on the premises of a company in Maharashtra`s Palghar district, police said on Tuesday. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: AAP releases list of 40 star campaigners ahead of BMC elections
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Monday announced its list of star campaigners for the upcoming Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections, intensifying political activity in Maharashtra ahead of the crucial civic battle slated for 2026. (ANI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: AAP releases list of 40 star campaigners ahead of BMC elections
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Monday announced its list of star campaigners for the upcoming Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections, intensifying political activity in Maharashtra ahead of the crucial civic battle slated for 2026. (ANI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Cousins Uddhav and Raj Thackeray are likely to announce their pre-polls alliance for the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) polls on Wednesday at 12 pm. We are closing the LIVE blog now

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Earlier in the day, Sanjay Raut shared a picture of the two cousins with the caption "tomorrow at 12 pm". We are closing the LIVE blog

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