Mumbai News LIVE Updates: BMC says elaborate planning and training underway to ensure fair January 15 polls
BMC polls will be held on January 15, while votes will be counted on the next day. "Elaborate planning has been undertaken for all stages of the election process to ensure credibility and fairness. Officials including polling station officers (PROs), assistant polling station officers (APROs), polling officers and supporting staff have been identified as key participants in the process, making comprehensive training essential," the BMC statement said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: BMC says elaborate planning and training underway to ensure fair January 15 polls
BMC polls will be held on January 15, while votes will be counted on the next day. "Elaborate planning has been undertaken for all stages of the election process to ensure credibility and fairness. Officials including polling station officers (PROs), assistant polling station officers (APROs), polling officers and supporting staff have been identified as key participants in the process, making comprehensive training essential," the BMC statement said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Special training sessions to be held from December 29&nbsp;
Special training sessions have been scheduled from December 29 to January 3 and from January 5 to January 9, it said. "Details regarding the date, time and venue of the training sessions have been separately communicated to the concerned officers and staff through individual appointment orders. Attendance at the training sessions is compulsory, and no absence will be permitted under any circumstances," the civic administration said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Special training sessions to be held from December 29&nbsp;
Special training sessions have been scheduled from December 29 to January 3 and from January 5 to January 9, it said. "Details regarding the date, time and venue of the training sessions have been separately communicated to the concerned officers and staff through individual appointment orders. Attendance at the training sessions is compulsory, and no absence will be permitted under any circumstances," the civic administration said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: BMC makes training mandatory for staff involved in civic polls; warns of action for skipping process
Mumbai's civic body has made election-related training mandatory for all officials and employees involved in the conduct of the upcoming municipal elections and warned of criminal and disciplinary action against those who remain absent or fail to comply with instructions. In a statement issued on Friday, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation said training is being organised to ensure the municipal elections are conducted transparently, impartially, and smoothly. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: BMC makes training mandatory for staff involved in civic polls; warns of action for skipping process
Mumbai's civic body has made election-related training mandatory for all officials and employees involved in the conduct of the upcoming municipal elections and warned of criminal and disciplinary action against those who remain absent or fail to comply with instructions. In a statement issued on Friday, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation said training is being organised to ensure the municipal elections are conducted transparently, impartially, and smoothly. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: 79 defaulting employees given 24 hours to report or face police action
"The 79 defaulting employees must report to their places of appointment within 24 hours of receiving the notice. Failure to comply with this directive would result in the registration of formal cases at local police stations," it added.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: 79 defaulting employees given 24 hours to report or face police action
"The 79 defaulting employees must report to their places of appointment within 24 hours of receiving the notice. Failure to comply with this directive would result in the registration of formal cases at local police stations," it added.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: NMMC enforces zero-tolerance approach to negligence in civic election work
"To manage the massive exercise, which involves 1,151 polling stations across 28 wards for 111 member seats, the administration has appointed a vast pool of officers and staff from various authorities. The NMMC has taken zero-tolerance approach toward negligence in election work," a release said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: NMMC enforces zero-tolerance approach to negligence in civic election work
"To manage the massive exercise, which involves 1,151 polling stations across 28 wards for 111 member seats, the administration has appointed a vast pool of officers and staff from various authorities. The NMMC has taken zero-tolerance approach toward negligence in election work," a release said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Navi Mumbai civic body issues show cause notices to 79 staffers for absence from poll duties The Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC) on Friday issued show-cause notices to 79 employees who failed to report for designated election duties. Polls to 29 municipal corporations, including Navi Mumbai, will be held on January 15, while votes will be counted the next day. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Navi Mumbai civic body issues show cause notices to 79 staffers for absence from poll dutiesThe Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC) on Friday issued show-cause notices to 79 employees who failed to report for designated election duties. Polls to 29 municipal corporations, including Navi Mumbai, will be held on January 15, while votes will be counted the next day. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Inspections reveal multiple deficiencies; BMC maintains halt on bullet train construction at BKC
Inspections revealed deficiencies, including inadequate barricade height, delayed installation of air-quality monitoring equipment, uncovered vehicles transporting construction materials, absence of water sprinklers on internal roads, and improper handling of construction debris, the official said. The civic body has stated that the stop-work order will remain in force until all mandated dust and air pollution control measures are fully implemented at the site.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Inspections reveal multiple deficiencies; BMC maintains halt on bullet train construction at BKC
Inspections revealed deficiencies, including inadequate barricade height, delayed installation of air-quality monitoring equipment, uncovered vehicles transporting construction materials, absence of water sprinklers on internal roads, and improper handling of construction debris, the official said. The civic body has stated that the stop-work order will remain in force until all mandated dust and air pollution control measures are fully implemented at the site.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: BMC cracks down on bullet train construction at BKC after pollution norms flouted &nbsp;
A senior civic official stated that on December 2, the BMC served a show-cause notice after inspection squads found that air pollution mitigation norms were being violated at the site. During a follow-up inspection this week, officials found that the earlier corrective measures were only partially implemented or did not align with the prescribed standards, prompting the civic body to take stricter action, he said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: BMC cracks down on bullet train construction at BKC after pollution norms flouted &nbsp;
A senior civic official stated that on December 2, the BMC served a show-cause notice after inspection squads found that air pollution mitigation norms were being violated at the site. During a follow-up inspection this week, officials found that the earlier corrective measures were only partially implemented or did not align with the prescribed standards, prompting the civic body to take stricter action, he said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: 'Certain preparatory activities may continue, subject to civic approval'
Certain preparatory activities may continue, subject to civic approval, he added. This is the second notice issued to the contractors.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: 'Certain preparatory activities may continue, subject to civic approval'
Certain preparatory activities may continue, subject to civic approval, he added. This is the second notice issued to the contractors.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Action follows HC criticism over air pollution, approval of 125+ construction projects
Earlier this week, the Bombay High Court came down heavily on the BMC for turning a "blind eye" towards the issue of air pollution in the city and for "not doing anything" to mitigate the problem. It questioned how the civic body had granted sanction to over 125 construction projects worth more than Rs 1,000 crore in a small city like Mumbai, and warned it against granting any further permissions for construction if the air pollution situation persists.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Action follows HC criticism over air pollution, approval of 125+ construction projects
Earlier this week, the Bombay High Court came down heavily on the BMC for turning a "blind eye" towards the issue of air pollution in the city and for "not doing anything" to mitigate the problem. It questioned how the civic body had granted sanction to over 125 construction projects worth more than Rs 1,000 crore in a small city like Mumbai, and warned it against granting any further permissions for construction if the air pollution situation persists.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: BMC suspends all bullet train construction at BKC until air pollution norms are met
The bullet train project is being implemented by the National High Speed Rail Corporation Limited (NHSRCL), a joint venture of the Union Railway Ministry and the governments of Maharashtra and Gujarat. All construction activities involving excavation, digging and earth movement have been stopped with immediate effect at the BKC site, and work will resume only after contractors have fully complied with air pollution control guidelines, a civic official said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: BMC suspends all bullet train construction at BKC until air pollution norms are met
The bullet train project is being implemented by the National High Speed Rail Corporation Limited (NHSRCL), a joint venture of the Union Railway Ministry and the governments of Maharashtra and Gujarat. All construction activities involving excavation, digging and earth movement have been stopped with immediate effect at the BKC site, and work will resume only after contractors have fully complied with air pollution control guidelines, a civic official said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: BMC halts bullet train work at BKC over violation of pollution norms The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has ordered an immediate halt to construction activities for the Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train project for non-compliance with air pollution mitigation norms. According to officials, the civic body on Wednesday issued a stop-work notice to contractors at the project site in Bandra-Kurla Complex (BKC), after inspections flagged multiple violations related to dust control and air quality management. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: BMC halts bullet train work at BKC over violation of pollution normsThe Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has ordered an immediate halt to construction activities for the Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train project for non-compliance with air pollution mitigation norms. According to officials, the civic body on Wednesday issued a stop-work notice to contractors at the project site in Bandra-Kurla Complex (BKC), after inspections flagged multiple violations related to dust control and air quality management. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai continues to experience high temperature during the day
The Colaba (CLB) observatory recorded a maximum temperature of 31.4 degrees Celsius, while Santacruz (SCZ) reported a slightly higher maximum temperature of 31.8 degrees Celsius. Both stations registered nil rainfall, indicating stable and dry atmospheric conditions over the city.
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Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai continues to experience high temperature during the day
The Colaba (CLB) observatory recorded a maximum temperature of 31.4 degrees Celsius, while Santacruz (SCZ) reported a slightly higher maximum temperature of 31.8 degrees Celsius. Both stations registered nil rainfall, indicating stable and dry atmospheric conditions over the city.
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Mumbai News LIVE Updates: AAP Mumbai conducts a house-to-house campaign in Ward 151
AAP Ward President Jyoti Kshirsagar, along with Atanu Mukherjee, Vijay Kshirsagar, Imran Sheikh and Atif Sheikh conducted a house-to-house campaign in Ward 151.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: AAP Mumbai conducts a house-to-house campaign in Ward 151
AAP Ward President Jyoti Kshirsagar, along with Atanu Mukherjee, Vijay Kshirsagar, Imran Sheikh and Atif Sheikh conducted a house-to-house campaign in Ward 151.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;AAP submits Form A to municipal commissioner for BMC elections 2026
The Aam Aadmi Party led by Mumbai President Preeti Menon, working president Ruben Mascarenhas and Mumbai leader Deepaq Silan submitted Form A to the Municipal Commissioner for the BMC general elections 2026.
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The Aam Aadmi Party led by Mumbai President <a href="https://twitter.com/PreetiSMenon?ref_src=twsrc-Etfw">@PreetiSMenon</a> , Working President <a href="https://twitter.com/rubenmasc?ref_src=twsrc-Etfw">@rubenmasc</a> &amp; Mumbai Leader <a href="https://twitter.com/deepaq_silan?ref_src=twsrc-Etfw">@deepaq_silan</a> submitted Form A to the Municipal Commissioner for the BMC general elections 2026. <a href="https://t.co/Ed3YdQ91tD">pic.twitter.com/Ed3YdQ91tD</a>
&mdash; AAP Mumbai (@AAPMumbai) <a href="https://twitter.com/AAPMumbai/status/2004446179514572877?ref_src=twsrc-Etfw">December 26, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;AAP submits Form A to municipal commissioner for BMC elections 2026
The Aam Aadmi Party led by Mumbai President Preeti Menon, working president Ruben Mascarenhas and Mumbai leader Deepaq Silan submitted Form A to the Municipal Commissioner for the BMC general elections 2026.
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The Aam Aadmi Party led by Mumbai President @PreetiSMenon , Working President @rubenmasc &amp; Mumbai Leader @deepaq_silan submitted Form A to the Municipal Commissioner for the BMC general elections 2026. pic.twitter.com/Ed3YdQ91tD
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Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Dadar resident held for feeding grains to pigeons at the now-shut 'kabutarkhana'
The order came months after the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation banned the feeding of pigeons in most parts of the city, citing public nuisance and health hazard to people. Dadar resident Nitin Sheth (52) was held for offering grains to pigeons at the now-shut 'kabutarkhana' (pigeon feeding station) in the city's Mahim area on August 1.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Dadar resident held for feeding grains to pigeons at the now-shut 'kabutarkhana'
The order came months after the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation banned the feeding of pigeons in most parts of the city, citing public nuisance and health hazard to people. Dadar resident Nitin Sheth (52) was held for offering grains to pigeons at the now-shut 'kabutarkhana' (pigeon feeding station) in the city's Mahim area on August 1.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Court fines Mumbai resident Rs 5,000 for feeding pigeons
A court here has convicted a businessman and directed him to pay a fine of Rs 5,000 for feeding pigeons in a public place, holding his act was "likely to spread infections of diseases dangerous to life". (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Court fines Mumbai resident Rs 5,000 for feeding pigeons
A court here has convicted a businessman and directed him to pay a fine of Rs 5,000 for feeding pigeons in a public place, holding his act was "likely to spread infections of diseases dangerous to life". (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: AAP Ward President Jyoti Kshirsagar conducted a house-to-house campaign in Ward 151
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AAP Ward President Jyoti Kshirsagar, along with Atanu Mukherjee, Vijay Kshirsagar, Imran Sheikh and Atif Sheikh conducted a house-to-house campaign in Ward 151. <a href="https://t.co/aZ40QcMEBv">pic.twitter.com/aZ40QcMEBv</a>
&mdash; AAP Mumbai (@AAPMumbai) <a href="https://twitter.com/AAPMumbai/status/2004480577513337326?ref_src=twsrc-Etfw">December 26, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Mumbai News LIVE Updates: AAP Ward President Jyoti Kshirsagar conducted a house-to-house campaign in Ward 151
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AAP Ward President Jyoti Kshirsagar, along with Atanu Mukherjee, Vijay Kshirsagar, Imran Sheikh and Atif Sheikh conducted a house-to-house campaign in Ward 151. pic.twitter.com/aZ40QcMEBv
&mdash; AAP Mumbai (@AAPMumbai) December 26, 2025


Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Massive traffic snarls bring Mumbai-Pune Expressway to a standstill during Christmas holidays
Frustrated commuters took to social media to vent their anger after massive traffic snarls brought the Mumbai-Pune Expressway to a virtual standstill. The congestion, which began early on Thursday morning, stretched for nearly 8-9 km, forcing thousands of travellers to remain stuck for hours. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/massive-traffic-snarls-bring-mumbai-pune-expressway-to-a-standstill-during-christmas-holidays-23609307">Read more.</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Massive traffic snarls bring Mumbai-Pune Expressway to a standstill during Christmas holidays
Frustrated commuters took to social media to vent their anger after massive traffic snarls brought the Mumbai-Pune Expressway to a virtual standstill. The congestion, which began early on Thursday morning, stretched for nearly 8-9 km, forcing thousands of travellers to remain stuck for hours. Read more.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Navi Mumbai construction sites face strict civic surveillance over pollution norms
Construction sites across Navi Mumbai are now under strict civic surveillance, with the Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC) warning developers that projects violating air pollution norms may be halted or even lose permissions. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/navi-mumbai-construction-sites-face-strict-civic-surveillance-over-pollution-norms-23609306">Read more.</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Navi Mumbai construction sites face strict civic surveillance over pollution norms
Construction sites across Navi Mumbai are now under strict civic surveillance, with the Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC) warning developers that projects violating air pollution norms may be halted or even lose permissions. Read more.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mid-Day&rsquo;s Know Your Ward Series | BMC elections 2026: Inside Mumbai&rsquo;s E ward
Mumbai's E ward, comprising crowded areas such as Nagpada, Agripada, Dongri, and Masjid Bunder, originally developed due to industrial units such as textile factories, and the Mumbai Port Trust dock area bordering the east coast. Today, this is partly industrial and partly residential, and continues to be home to the iconic Mazagaon Dock. It's a ward with a rich history, and one that contributes significantly to the personality of Mumbai, as home to JJ Hospital, Nair Dental Hospital, Masina Hospital, Veermata Jijabai Bhosale Botanical Garden and Zoo, and Western Railways&rsquo; Mumbai Central Terminus, each with its own tremendous heritage value. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mid-day-s-know-your-ward-series-bmc-elections-2026-inside-mumbai-s-e-ward-23609308">Read more.</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mid-Day&rsquo;s Know Your Ward Series | BMC elections 2026: Inside Mumbai&rsquo;s E ward
Mumbai's E ward, comprising crowded areas such as Nagpada, Agripada, Dongri, and Masjid Bunder, originally developed due to industrial units such as textile factories, and the Mumbai Port Trust dock area bordering the east coast. Today, this is partly industrial and partly residential, and continues to be home to the iconic Mazagaon Dock. It's a ward with a rich history, and one that contributes significantly to the personality of Mumbai, as home to JJ Hospital, Nair Dental Hospital, Masina Hospital, Veermata Jijabai Bhosale Botanical Garden and Zoo, and Western Railways&rsquo; Mumbai Central Terminus, each with its own tremendous heritage value. Read more.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Ex-corporator sentenced to 3 months jail in cheque bounce case
A court in Maharashtra's Thane district sentenced a former corporator to three months' imprisonment and fined him Rs 3 lakh in a cheque bounce case, citing that he had caused a significant financial loss. Fifth Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate I.A.R. Sheikh of Kalyan court found former Shiv Sena corporator Kashif Imamuddin Tanki guilty of charges under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act (read with section 255(2) of the Code of Criminal Procedure). The court imposed a fine of Rs 3 lakh and sentenced him to 3 months' simple imprisonment. It clarified that failure to pay the amount would result in an additional three months of simple imprisonment. A copy of the order passed on December 1 was made available on Thursday.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Ex-corporator sentenced to 3 months jail in cheque bounce case
A court in Maharashtra's Thane district sentenced a former corporator to three months' imprisonment and fined him Rs 3 lakh in a cheque bounce case, citing that he had caused a significant financial loss. Fifth Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate I.A.R. Sheikh of Kalyan court found former Shiv Sena corporator Kashif Imamuddin Tanki guilty of charges under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act (read with section 255(2) of the Code of Criminal Procedure). The court imposed a fine of Rs 3 lakh and sentenced him to 3 months' simple imprisonment. It clarified that failure to pay the amount would result in an additional three months of simple imprisonment. A copy of the order passed on December 1 was made available on Thursday.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai: Senior citizen duped of Rs 4.10 lakh through fake PM portal link
A cyber fraud incident has been reported from Mumbai&rsquo;s Sakinaka area, where a retired government officer lost Rs 4.10 lakh after being duped through a fake link linked to the Prime Minister&rsquo;s portal. The fraud came to light after the senior citizen approached the police, following which a case was registered. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-senior-citizen-duped-of-rs-410-lakh-through-fake-pm-portal-link-23609309">Read more.</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai: Senior citizen duped of Rs 4.10 lakh through fake PM portal link
A cyber fraud incident has been reported from Mumbai&rsquo;s Sakinaka area, where a retired government officer lost Rs 4.10 lakh after being duped through a fake link linked to the Prime Minister&rsquo;s portal. The fraud came to light after the senior citizen approached the police, following which a case was registered. Read more.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai: Mulund railway station&rsquo;s jodi bridges to open by March 2026
The long-awaited &ldquo;jodi&rdquo; bridges at Mulund railway station are finally taking shape and are expected to be opened for public use by March 2026. As part of the upgrade, the station is getting an elevated deck equipped with 14 staircases, seven escalators and two elevators, along with a new entrance plaza and seamless integration of all foot overbridges (FOBs). At the CSMT-end, the jodi connector bridge will link the upcoming east-west BMC bridge with a new, wider railway FOB, significantly improving cross-station movement. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-mulund-railway-station-s-jodi-bridges-to-open-by-march-2026-23609310">Read more.</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai: Mulund railway station&rsquo;s jodi bridges to open by March 2026
The long-awaited &ldquo;jodi&rdquo; bridges at Mulund railway station are finally taking shape and are expected to be opened for public use by March 2026. As part of the upgrade, the station is getting an elevated deck equipped with 14 staircases, seven escalators and two elevators, along with a new entrance plaza and seamless integration of all foot overbridges (FOBs). At the CSMT-end, the jodi connector bridge will link the upcoming east-west BMC bridge with a new, wider railway FOB, significantly improving cross-station movement. Read more.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: BJP-Shinde Sena seat sharing talks hit roadblock ahead of Mumbai civic body Elections
Seat sharing talks between the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena for the upcoming Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections have hit a roadblock with the latter demanding more than 100 seats. With neither side willing to back down, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde are expected to meet today or tomorrow to resolve the deadlock. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/bmc-elections-2026-bjp-shinde-sena-seat-sharing-talks-hit-roadblock-ahead-of-mumbai-civic-body-polls-23609312">Read more.</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: BJP-Shinde Sena seat sharing talks hit roadblock ahead of Mumbai civic body Elections
Seat sharing talks between the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena for the upcoming Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections have hit a roadblock with the latter demanding more than 100 seats. With neither side willing to back down, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde are expected to meet today or tomorrow to resolve the deadlock. Read more.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: NewEra Hospital doctors successfully treat three life-threatening brain conditions in one surgery
In a remarkable example of advanced neurosurgical care, doctors at NewEra Hospital saved the life of a 54-year-old woman by treating three life-threatening brain conditions in a single, high-risk surgical sitting. What was initially referred as a single large brain tumor turned out to be an exceptionally complex case involving two brain tumors and a massive subdural hematoma (brain bleed) on opposite sides of the brain &mdash; a combination considered extremely rare in neurosurgical practice. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/newera-hospital-doctors-successfully-treat-three-life-threatening-brain-conditions-in-one-surgery-23609311">Read more.</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: NewEra Hospital doctors successfully treat three life-threatening brain conditions in one surgery
In a remarkable example of advanced neurosurgical care, doctors at NewEra Hospital saved the life of a 54-year-old woman by treating three life-threatening brain conditions in a single, high-risk surgical sitting. What was initially referred as a single large brain tumor turned out to be an exceptionally complex case involving two brain tumors and a massive subdural hematoma (brain bleed) on opposite sides of the brain &mdash; a combination considered extremely rare in neurosurgical practice. Read more.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Doctor arrested for alleged sexual abuse of minor at Mumbai's Malwani clinic
The Malwani police have arrested a 44-year-old doctor for allegedly sexually abusing and molesting a 12-and-a-half-year-old girl inside his clinic during treatment. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/doctor-arrested-for-alleged-sexual-abuse-of-minor-at-mumbai-s-malwani-clinic-23609301">Read more.</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Doctor arrested for alleged sexual abuse of minor at Mumbai's Malwani clinic
The Malwani police have arrested a 44-year-old doctor for allegedly sexually abusing and molesting a 12-and-a-half-year-old girl inside his clinic during treatment. Read more.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Drone operator booked for flying drone near Thackeray residence in Mumbai
The Kherwadi police have registered an FIR against a drone operator for allegedly flying a drone near Matoshree &mdash; the official residence of the Thackeray family &mdash; in the Kalanagar area of Bandra East. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/drone-operator-booked-for-flying-drone-near-thackeray-residence-in-mumbai-23609315">Read more.</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Drone operator booked for flying drone near Thackeray residence in Mumbai
The Kherwadi police have registered an FIR against a drone operator for allegedly flying a drone near Matoshree &mdash; the official residence of the Thackeray family &mdash; in the Kalanagar area of Bandra East. Read more.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Five held for trying to sell 7-day-old baby for Rs 6 lakh in Thane
Police in Maharashtra's Thane have exposed a human trafficking racket with the arrest of five persons trying to sell a 7-day-old baby for Rs 6 lakh, officials said on Friday. Acting on inputs, the Anti-Human Trafficking Cell of the city police laid a trap near a hotel in the Badlapur West area on Wednesday night. They used a decoy buyer to confirm that a group was indeed trying to sell a newborn, an official said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Five held for trying to sell 7-day-old baby for Rs 6 lakh in Thane
Police in Maharashtra's Thane have exposed a human trafficking racket with the arrest of five persons trying to sell a 7-day-old baby for Rs 6 lakh, officials said on Friday. Acting on inputs, the Anti-Human Trafficking Cell of the city police laid a trap near a hotel in the Badlapur West area on Wednesday night. They used a decoy buyer to confirm that a group was indeed trying to sell a newborn, an official said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai Police arrest man for cheating filmmakers, forging forest receipts
The Aarey police have arrested a 35-year-old man for allegedly forging forest department receipts and cheating filmmakers as well as the government during film shoots at Sanjay Gandhi National Park (SGNP) and Aarey Milk Colony. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-crime-news/article/mumbai-police-arrest-man-for-cheating-filmmakers-forging-forest-receipts-23609314">Read more.</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai Police arrest man for cheating filmmakers, forging forest receipts
The Aarey police have arrested a 35-year-old man for allegedly forging forest department receipts and cheating filmmakers as well as the government during film shoots at Sanjay Gandhi National Park (SGNP) and Aarey Milk Colony. Read more.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai: Two security guards avert tragedy in Andheri high-rise fire
Two security personnel saved scores of lives after a fire broke out in a 23-storey residential building, Sorrento Tower, in Andheri West on Thursday morning. The high-rise is home to around 200 residents. The blaze originated in electrical wiring in the passage area of the 12th floor, in front of a flat owned by actor Pushkar Jog, and spread to the 16th floor via a duct. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-two-security-guards-avert-tragedy-in-andheri-high-rise-fire-23609313">Read more.</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai: Two security guards avert tragedy in Andheri high-rise fire
Two security personnel saved scores of lives after a fire broke out in a 23-storey residential building, Sorrento Tower, in Andheri West on Thursday morning. The high-rise is home to around 200 residents. The blaze originated in electrical wiring in the passage area of the 12th floor, in front of a flat owned by actor Pushkar Jog, and spread to the 16th floor via a duct. Read more.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Navi Mumbai Airport opens to positive first impressions, but mobile network issues dampen experience
Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA), by and large, made a good first impression on fliers on opening day, but teething troubles &mdash; chief of which was a lack of stable mobile network connectivity &mdash; played spoilsport. Customers of various network providers said they had a tough time staying connected inside the airport and that the free Wi-Fi provided by the airport lacked range. Visual notices had been put up inside the airport, stating, &ldquo;Mobile signals may not be available for Airtel, Vodafone, and Jio inside the airport. Connect to &lsquo;NMIAL Free Wi-Fi&rsquo; for a smooth and uninterrupted experience.&rdquo; <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/navi-mumbai-airport-opens-to-positive-first-impressions-but-mobile-network-issues-dampen-experience-23609304">Read more.</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Navi Mumbai Airport opens to positive first impressions, but mobile network issues dampen experience
Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA), by and large, made a good first impression on fliers on opening day, but teething troubles &mdash; chief of which was a lack of stable mobile network connectivity &mdash; played spoilsport. Customers of various network providers said they had a tough time staying connected inside the airport and that the free Wi-Fi provided by the airport lacked range. Visual notices had been put up inside the airport, stating, &ldquo;Mobile signals may not be available for Airtel, Vodafone, and Jio inside the airport. Connect to &lsquo;NMIAL Free Wi-Fi&rsquo; for a smooth and uninterrupted experience.&rdquo; Read more.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Ahead of civic polls, former Thane mayor quits Shiv Sena post
Ahead of municipal corporation polls, former Thane mayor Meenakshi Shinde on Thursday quit as Shiv Sena Mahila Aghadi district organiser after one of her aides was sacked for anti-party activities. Vikrant Vaychal, the 'shakha pramukh' of Nirmal Anand Nagar was sacked this afternoon. In a letter to Deputy Chief Minister and Shiv Sena head Eknath Shinde, she said she was resigning from the post "due to personal reasons". She later told reporters she was not unhappy with the party.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Ahead of civic polls, former Thane mayor quits Shiv Sena post
Ahead of municipal corporation polls, former Thane mayor Meenakshi Shinde on Thursday quit as Shiv Sena Mahila Aghadi district organiser after one of her aides was sacked for anti-party activities. Vikrant Vaychal, the 'shakha pramukh' of Nirmal Anand Nagar was sacked this afternoon. In a letter to Deputy Chief Minister and Shiv Sena head Eknath Shinde, she said she was resigning from the post "due to personal reasons". She later told reporters she was not unhappy with the party.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Leopard movement detected in densely-populated area of Thane
A leopard was sighted on Thursday afternoon in the densely populated Pokhran Road No. 2 area of Thane, leading to panic among residents, forest department officials said. It was spotted in a shuttered factory near Bethany hospital, following which teams from the forest department and Vartak Nagar police station arrived at the site, he said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Leopard movement detected in densely-populated area of Thane
A leopard was sighted on Thursday afternoon in the densely populated Pokhran Road No. 2 area of Thane, leading to panic among residents, forest department officials said. It was spotted in a shuttered factory near Bethany hospital, following which teams from the forest department and Vartak Nagar police station arrived at the site, he said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: 16-year-old girl, student at govt-run school for tribal children, dies by suicide
A 16-year-old girl allegedly committed suicide at a government-run 'ashram' (residential) school in Murbad tehsil of the district on Thursday, police said. The Class 10 student was found hanging in her hostel room at the school in Moroshi village in the morning, an official said, adding that the reason for the extreme step was not known yet. Some parents had recently complained of unduly harsh discipline at the school.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: 16-year-old girl, student at govt-run school for tribal children, dies by suicide
A 16-year-old girl allegedly committed suicide at a government-run 'ashram' (residential) school in Murbad tehsil of the district on Thursday, police said. The Class 10 student was found hanging in her hostel room at the school in Moroshi village in the morning, an official said, adding that the reason for the extreme step was not known yet. Some parents had recently complained of unduly harsh discipline at the school.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Pune Police seizes over Rs 1 crore cash in Kondhwa prohibition raid; three booked
In a major crackdown on illegal liquor trade, Kondhwa Police seized cash amounting to Rs 1,00,85,950 along with a large stock of illicit liquor during a prohibition action in the Kondhwa area of Pune city, Maharashtra. According to the police, the raid was conducted on Thursday at Kakade Vasti in the Kondhwa area within the jurisdiction of Kondhwa Police Station. The operation was led by officials of the crime branch unit.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Pune Police seizes over Rs 1 crore cash in Kondhwa prohibition raid; three booked
In a major crackdown on illegal liquor trade, Kondhwa Police seized cash amounting to Rs 1,00,85,950 along with a large stock of illicit liquor during a prohibition action in the Kondhwa area of Pune city, Maharashtra. According to the police, the raid was conducted on Thursday at Kakade Vasti in the Kondhwa area within the jurisdiction of Kondhwa Police Station. The operation was led by officials of the crime branch unit.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Fire breaks out at chemical company in Navi Mumbai
A massive fire broke out at a chemical company in the Taloja Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation (MIDC) area of Navi Mumbai on Friday. Three fire tenders immediately reached the spot soon after receiving the information. The firefighting teams are working to extinguish the blaze and bring the situation under control.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Fire breaks out at chemical company in Navi Mumbai
A massive fire broke out at a chemical company in the Taloja Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation (MIDC) area of Navi Mumbai on Friday. Three fire tenders immediately reached the spot soon after receiving the information. The firefighting teams are working to extinguish the blaze and bring the situation under control.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: The Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC) on Friday issued show-cause notices to 79 employees who failed to report for designated election duties. We are closing the LIVE blog now

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Polls to 29 municipal corporations, including Navi Mumbai, will be held on January 15, while votes will be counted the next day

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