Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Was arrested on October 14 this year in 1977 case
Hence, an NBW was issued against him on October 12, 1984, but it remained unexecuted till September 2025. He was finally arrested on October 14, 2025 on the execution of the long-pending warrant.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Was arrested on October 14 this year in 1977 case
Hence, an NBW was issued against him on October 12, 1984, but it remained unexecuted till September 2025. He was finally arrested on October 14, 2025 on the execution of the long-pending warrant.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Accused had secured bail when case was with magistrate
As per the order, the police filed its chargesheet before the magistrate court after having sufficient material. When the case was still with the magistrate, the accused secured bail.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Accused had secured bail when case was with magistrate
As per the order, the police filed its chargesheet before the magistrate court after having sufficient material. When the case was still with the magistrate, the accused secured bail.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Man was accused of assaulting woman with knife&nbsp; &nbsp;
As per the prosecution, Kalekar, a resident of Ratnagiri district in Maharashtra, assaulted the victim with a knife, causing severe bleeding injuries. An FIR was registered at the Colaba police station, and Kalekar was arrested the same day.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Man was accused of assaulting woman with knife&nbsp; &nbsp;
As per the prosecution, Kalekar, a resident of Ratnagiri district in Maharashtra, assaulted the victim with a knife, causing severe bleeding injuries. An FIR was registered at the Colaba police station, and Kalekar was arrested the same day.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Incident had taken place in 1977
"Hence, I have no hesitation to hold that the prosecution failed to prove the charge against the accused and he is entitled to be acquitted," it said. The alleged incident had taken place on October 20, 1977 at Nariman Point in south Mumbai.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Incident had taken place in 1977
"Hence, I have no hesitation to hold that the prosecution failed to prove the charge against the accused and he is entitled to be acquitted," it said. The alleged incident had taken place on October 20, 1977 at Nariman Point in south Mumbai.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Evidence insufficient to prove charges against accused, says court
Additional sessions judge Avinash Kulkarni delivered the verdict in favour of Chandrashekhar Kalekar, after the victim testified that she did not remember the incident and did not know the accused. "The star witnesses left loyalty towards prosecution. Therefore, the evidence against the accused is insufficient to prove the charges levelled against him," the court said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Evidence insufficient to prove charges against accused, says court
Additional sessions judge Avinash Kulkarni delivered the verdict in favour of Chandrashekhar Kalekar, after the victim testified that she did not remember the incident and did not know the accused. "The star witnesses left loyalty towards prosecution. Therefore, the evidence against the accused is insufficient to prove the charges levelled against him," the court said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Septuagenarian acquitted in 48-year-old attempted murder case as victim denies remembering incident A court here on Thursday acquitted a 73-year-old man in an attempted murder case, 48 years after the alleged incident took place in 1977 as the female victim denied remembering the occurrence. The accused had remained absconding (after securing bail) for over four decades and was arrested in October this year on execution of a non-bailable warrant (NBW) issued against him. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Septuagenarian acquitted in 48-year-old attempted murder case as victim denies remembering incidentA court here on Thursday acquitted a 73-year-old man in an attempted murder case, 48 years after the alleged incident took place in 1977 as the female victim denied remembering the occurrence. The accused had remained absconding (after securing bail) for over four decades and was arrested in October this year on execution of a non-bailable warrant (NBW) issued against him. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Opposition warns against holding Maharashtra civic polls without rectifying &lsquo;compromised&rsquo; voter lists
Opposition leaders in Maharashtra have been demanding that local body polls not be conducted until the electoral rolls are fully rectified, claiming that "highly compromised and manipulated" voters' lists would undermine democratic integrity. Mid-October, Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray, Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) president Raj Thackeray and other Opposition leaders met SEC Waghmare and Chief Electoral Officer S Chockalingam to raise concerns over alleged irregularities in the voters' lists.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Opposition warns against holding Maharashtra civic polls without rectifying &lsquo;compromised&rsquo; voter lists
Opposition leaders in Maharashtra have been demanding that local body polls not be conducted until the electoral rolls are fully rectified, claiming that "highly compromised and manipulated" voters' lists would undermine democratic integrity. Mid-October, Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray, Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) president Raj Thackeray and other Opposition leaders met SEC Waghmare and Chief Electoral Officer S Chockalingam to raise concerns over alleged irregularities in the voters' lists.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: SEC to use July 1 voter list with only ward-wise changes
SEC Secretary Suresh Kakani said the election commission has decided to use the assembly constituency voter list as it existed on July 1, 2025 as the basis for municipal elections, with only ward-wise reorganisation. The municipal corporation elections in the state are likely to be held next month (January 2026).

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: SEC to use July 1 voter list with only ward-wise changes
SEC Secretary Suresh Kakani said the election commission has decided to use the assembly constituency voter list as it existed on July 1, 2025 as the basis for municipal elections, with only ward-wise reorganisation. The municipal corporation elections in the state are likely to be held next month (January 2026).

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: SEC says 'suspected duplicate voters must declare preferred booth; can vote only after written undertaking'
Such voters must declare their preferred polling booth through the prescribed application and will be permitted to vote only at that location. In cases where no response is received and the suspected duplicate voter arrives at the polling station, they will be allowed to vote only after submitting a written undertaking that they have not voted elsewhere, subject to strict identity verification.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: SEC says 'suspected duplicate voters must declare preferred booth; can vote only after written undertaking'
Such voters must declare their preferred polling booth through the prescribed application and will be permitted to vote only at that location. In cases where no response is received and the suspected duplicate voter arrives at the polling station, they will be allowed to vote only after submitting a written undertaking that they have not voted elsewhere, subject to strict identity verification.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: 'Civic bodies should suo motu correct errors during ward-wise preparation of voters' lists'
He said civic bodies should suo motu correct any error noticed during the ward-wise preparation of voters' lists, without waiting for complaints. As per an SEC order dated October 29, names flagged as suspected duplicates are marked with double asterisks and corresponding lists must be displayed on notice boards and civic websites.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: 'Civic bodies should suo motu correct errors during ward-wise preparation of voters' lists'
He said civic bodies should suo motu correct any error noticed during the ward-wise preparation of voters' lists, without waiting for complaints. As per an SEC order dated October 29, names flagged as suspected duplicates are marked with double asterisks and corresponding lists must be displayed on notice boards and civic websites.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Ensure strict verification of suspected duplicate names in voter list, SEC asks civic corporations Maharashtra State Election Commissioner Dinesh Waghmare on Thursday directed municipal corporations to carry out strict verification of suspected duplicate names in the voters' lists for the upcoming civic elections, and ensure vigilance during polling to prevent malpractices. Speaking at a virtual review meeting with commissioners/administrators of all municipal corporations, Waghmare said objections and suggestions received on the draft electoral rolls must be verified and disposed of within the stipulated timeline, ahead of the publication of final lists on December 10. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Ensure strict verification of suspected duplicate names in voter list, SEC asks civic corporationsMaharashtra State Election Commissioner Dinesh Waghmare on Thursday directed municipal corporations to carry out strict verification of suspected duplicate names in the voters' lists for the upcoming civic elections, and ensure vigilance during polling to prevent malpractices. Speaking at a virtual review meeting with commissioners/administrators of all municipal corporations, Waghmare said objections and suggestions received on the draft electoral rolls must be verified and disposed of within the stipulated timeline, ahead of the publication of final lists on December 10. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: IndiGo cites tech glitches, winter schedule changes and FDTL norms for recent operational disruptions
For the disruptions, IndiGo, in a statement on Wednesday, flagged various challenges including "minor technology glitches, schedule changes linked to the winter season, adverse weather conditions, increased congestion in the aviation system and the implementation of updated crew rostering rules (FDTL) had a negative compounding impact on our operations in a way that was not feasible to be anticipated". (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: IndiGo cites tech glitches, winter schedule changes and FDTL norms for recent operational disruptions
For the disruptions, IndiGo, in a statement on Wednesday, flagged various challenges including "minor technology glitches, schedule changes linked to the winter season, adverse weather conditions, increased congestion in the aviation system and the implementation of updated crew rostering rules (FDTL) had a negative compounding impact on our operations in a way that was not feasible to be anticipated". (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Airline Pilots&rsquo; Association urges DGCA to ensure sufficient crew before approving schedules
Further, the pilots' grouping has urged DGCA not to approve airlines' seasonal flight schedules unless they have adequate staff to operate their services "safely and reliably" in accordance with the new FDTL norms. Airline Pilots' Association of India (ALPA) has said the operational disruptions at IndiGo due to crew issues point to a failure of proactive resource planning by dominant airlines, and claimed that there could also be an effort to pressurise regulator DGCA to dilute the new flight duty time limitation norms.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Airline Pilots&rsquo; Association urges DGCA to ensure sufficient crew before approving schedules
Further, the pilots' grouping has urged DGCA not to approve airlines' seasonal flight schedules unless they have adequate staff to operate their services "safely and reliably" in accordance with the new FDTL norms. Airline Pilots' Association of India (ALPA) has said the operational disruptions at IndiGo due to crew issues point to a failure of proactive resource planning by dominant airlines, and claimed that there could also be an effort to pressurise regulator DGCA to dilute the new flight duty time limitation norms.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Pilots' body accuses airline of adopting 'hiring freeze'
The airline is adjusting its schedules in a calibrated manner to normalise the situation. The Federation of Indian Pilots (FIP) has alleged that IndiGo, despite getting a two-year preparatory window before the full implementation of new flight duty and rest period norms for cockpit crew, "inexplicably" adopted a "hiring freeze".

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Pilots' body accuses airline of adopting 'hiring freeze'
The airline is adjusting its schedules in a calibrated manner to normalise the situation. The Federation of Indian Pilots (FIP) has alleged that IndiGo, despite getting a two-year preparatory window before the full implementation of new flight duty and rest period norms for cockpit crew, "inexplicably" adopted a "hiring freeze".

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Sources say airline facing acute crew shortage
The sources said the airline has been facing an acute crew shortage since the implementation of the second phase of the FDTL (Flight Duty Time Limitations) norms. While IndiGo has not issued any statement on Thursday, the airline, which operates around 2,300 domestic and international flights daily, on Wednesday said a "multitude of unforeseen operational challenges" have significantly disrupted its operations across the network for the past two days, and apologised to the passengers for the inconvenience.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Sources say airline facing acute crew shortage
The sources said the airline has been facing an acute crew shortage since the implementation of the second phase of the FDTL (Flight Duty Time Limitations) norms. While IndiGo has not issued any statement on Thursday, the airline, which operates around 2,300 domestic and international flights daily, on Wednesday said a "multitude of unforeseen operational challenges" have significantly disrupted its operations across the network for the past two days, and apologised to the passengers for the inconvenience.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: IndiGo shares drop over 3 per cent
In late afternoon trade, IndiGo shares dropped over 3 per cent to Rs 5,417.90 apiece on the BSE. On Wednesday, DGCA said it was investigating IndiGo flight disruptions and has asked the airline to submit the reasons for the current situation, as well as its plans to reduce flight cancellations and delays.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: IndiGo shares drop over 3 per cent
In late afternoon trade, IndiGo shares dropped over 3 per cent to Rs 5,417.90 apiece on the BSE. On Wednesday, DGCA said it was investigating IndiGo flight disruptions and has asked the airline to submit the reasons for the current situation, as well as its plans to reduce flight cancellations and delays.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: 'DGCA meeting airline officials to discuss situation'
Based on data from six key airports -- Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, Bengaluru and Hyderabad -- IndiGo's OTP nosedived to 19.7 per cent on Wednesday, down from 35 per cent on December 2. The sources said the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) is meeting the airline officials to discuss the situation.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: 'DGCA meeting airline officials to discuss situation'
Based on data from six key airports -- Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, Bengaluru and Hyderabad -- IndiGo's OTP nosedived to 19.7 per cent on Wednesday, down from 35 per cent on December 2. The sources said the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) is meeting the airline officials to discuss the situation.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: At least 95 flights were cancelled at the Delhi airport, 85 at the Mumbai airport
A day after its On Time Performance (OTP) or punctuality plunged to 19.7 per cent, the airline continued to grapple with flight disruptions, and sources said over 300 flights have been cancelled till afternoon. At least 95 flights were cancelled at the Delhi airport, 85 at the Mumbai airport, 70 at Hyderabad and 50 at Bangalore. Besides, there were cancellations at other airports, the sources told PTI.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: At least 95 flights were cancelled at the Delhi airport, 85 at the Mumbai airport
A day after its On Time Performance (OTP) or punctuality plunged to 19.7 per cent, the airline continued to grapple with flight disruptions, and sources said over 300 flights have been cancelled till afternoon. At least 95 flights were cancelled at the Delhi airport, 85 at the Mumbai airport, 70 at Hyderabad and 50 at Bangalore. Besides, there were cancellations at other airports, the sources told PTI.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: IndiGo cancels over 300 flights at Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, other airports The country's largest airline IndiGo on Thursday cancelled more than 300 domestic and international flights at Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, and other airports, as operational disruptions continued for the third day, impacting the travel plans of hundreds of passengers. A significant number of IndiGo flights were also delayed at various airports, as crew woes and adjustments to schedules weighed on the operations of the airline, which is known for its punctuality. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: IndiGo cancels over 300 flights at Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, other airportsThe country's largest airline IndiGo on Thursday cancelled more than 300 domestic and international flights at Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, and other airports, as operational disruptions continued for the third day, impacting the travel plans of hundreds of passengers. A significant number of IndiGo flights were also delayed at various airports, as crew woes and adjustments to schedules weighed on the operations of the airline, which is known for its punctuality. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Crew rostering of the pilots was totally inappropriate, says pilots' body chief
He further flagged issues in pilot scheduling. "Thirdly, Indigo pilots were flying about 55 to 57 hours. After 1st November, they offered pilots the option to buy back their leave... The crew rostering of the pilots was totally inappropriate. They did not plan the crews correctly," he added.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Crew rostering of the pilots was totally inappropriate, says pilots' body chief
He further flagged issues in pilot scheduling. "Thirdly, Indigo pilots were flying about 55 to 57 hours. After 1st November, they offered pilots the option to buy back their leave... The crew rostering of the pilots was totally inappropriate. They did not plan the crews correctly," he added.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: 'Adequate number of crews needed per aircraft'
Randhawa also pointed to aircraft induction without adequate manpower preparation. "Secondly, they have been inducting aircraft. It must be appreciated that when you induct an aircraft, you must have an adequate number of crews per aircraft," he said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: 'Adequate number of crews needed per aircraft'
Randhawa also pointed to aircraft induction without adequate manpower preparation. "Secondly, they have been inducting aircraft. It must be appreciated that when you induct an aircraft, you must have an adequate number of crews per aircraft," he said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: 'Most flight disruptions, cancellations, and delays attributable to crew shortage'
He said the first major cause was staff shortage. "Most of these flight disruptions, cancellations, and delays have been attributable to, firstly, the crew shortage," he stated.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: 'Most flight disruptions, cancellations, and delays attributable to crew shortage'
He said the first major cause was staff shortage. "Most of these flight disruptions, cancellations, and delays have been attributable to, firstly, the crew shortage," he stated.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Indigo operates around 2,200 flights all over India, says Indian pilots' body chief
Amid widespread flight disruptions, Captain CS Randhawa, President of the Federation of Indian Pilots, detailed multiple reasons behind the situation. Speaking to ANI at Mumbai Airport, Randhawa said, "Indigo operates approximately 2,200 flights all over India."

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Indigo operates around 2,200 flights all over India, says Indian pilots' body chief
Amid widespread flight disruptions, Captain CS Randhawa, President of the Federation of Indian Pilots, detailed multiple reasons behind the situation. Speaking to ANI at Mumbai Airport, Randhawa said, "Indigo operates approximately 2,200 flights all over India."

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: 'Brother passed away yesterday... ticket prices are Rs 40,000'
Another passenger, Jumman Ali Khan, highlighted a personal crisis amid the delays. He said, "My brother passed away yesterday... The ticket prices are Rs 36,000, Rs 38,000, and Rs 40,000. But we are poor. His parents are sitting here... We are not even getting a flight... The parents are not able to go."

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: 'Brother passed away yesterday... ticket prices are Rs 40,000'
Another passenger, Jumman Ali Khan, highlighted a personal crisis amid the delays. He said, "My brother passed away yesterday... The ticket prices are Rs 36,000, Rs 38,000, and Rs 40,000. But we are poor. His parents are sitting here... We are not even getting a flight... The parents are not able to go."

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: At airport, passengers reported major disruptions and alleged mismanagement
A passenger, Sanjay, said, "They are saying that IndiGo has been reporting glitches for the past 2 days. The software update in Airbus is causing these glitches, so their schedule has changed... IndiGo isn't taking any care of its customers... I missed my connecting flight due to the delay. I tried calling the Aviation Ministry, but no one answered."
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Mumbai News LIVE Updates: At airport, passengers reported major disruptions and alleged mismanagement
A passenger, Sanjay, said, "They are saying that IndiGo has been reporting glitches for the past 2 days. The software update in Airbus is causing these glitches, so their schedule has changed... IndiGo isn't taking any care of its customers... I missed my connecting flight due to the delay. I tried calling the Aviation Ministry, but no one answered."
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Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;Passengers fume as sudden cancellations and long delays cause travel chaos 
Passengers expressed anger and helplessness across social media as long delays, sudden cancellations and lack of communication left them stranded for hours.
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Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;Passengers fume as sudden cancellations and long delays cause travel chaos
Passengers expressed anger and helplessness across social media as long delays, sudden cancellations and lack of communication left them stranded for hours.
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Mumbai News LIVE Updates: BMC issues advisory for citizens, asks people to avoid seashores during high tides between December 4 and 7 
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) on Wednesday issued a public advisory urging citizens to stay away from the seashores as high tides are expected for three consecutive days between December 4 and 7, 2025. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-bmc-issues-advisory-for-citizens-asks-people-to-avoid-seashore-during-high-tides-between-dec-4-and-7-check-details-here-23606140?home-breakingnews&#3720https://x.com/mybmc/status/1996432364483027349" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Read more.&nbsp;</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: BMC issues advisory for citizens, asks people to avoid seashores during high tides between December 4 and 7
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) on Wednesday issued a public advisory urging citizens to stay away from the seashores as high tides are expected for three consecutive days between December 4 and 7, 2025. Read more.&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Architects and legal minds debate design of new Bombay High Court
It was to design, debate, discuss and dissent at the &lsquo;Designs for the New High Court of Bombay Exhibition and Discussion&rsquo; held at a Ballard Estate venue on Tuesday (December 2) evening. The event by the Mumbai Architects Collective saw a packed house. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/architects-and-legal-minds-debate-design-of-new-bombay-high-court-23606162">Read more.</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Architects and legal minds debate design of new Bombay High Court
It was to design, debate, discuss and dissent at the &lsquo;Designs for the New High Court of Bombay Exhibition and Discussion&rsquo; held at a Ballard Estate venue on Tuesday (December 2) evening. The event by the Mumbai Architects Collective saw a packed house. Read more.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai: Young woman harassed with obscene clip in Dadar East
A 21-year-old woman faced a frightening ordeal in Dadar East late on Tuesday, when a man blocked her path, called her &ldquo;didi&rdquo;, and allegedly flashed a pornographic video on his phone before fleeing. Police arrested the accused, Ajay Kumar Puretorei, 20, within 48 hours. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-crime-news/article/mumbai-young-woman-harassed-with-obscene-clip-in-dadar-east-23606163">Read more.</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai: Young woman harassed with obscene clip in Dadar East
A 21-year-old woman faced a frightening ordeal in Dadar East late on Tuesday, when a man blocked her path, called her &ldquo;didi&rdquo;, and allegedly flashed a pornographic video on his phone before fleeing. Police arrested the accused, Ajay Kumar Puretorei, 20, within 48 hours. Read more.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Nigerian national held with Rs 51 lakh drugs in Palghar
Police have seized the banned mephedrone drug valued at Rs 51 lakh from a Nigerian national in Maharashtra's Palghar district, officials said on Thursday. Based on a tip-off, the police conducted a raid on Tuesday at Pragati Nagar in the Nalasopara area. They apprehended Uba alias Noso Uba Chinoso Wisdom (30), a Nigerian national residing in the locality, and seized 255 gm of mephedrone (MD) valued at Rs 51,10,000 from his possession, a police release said. The accused was arrested and booked under provisions of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, the police added.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Nigerian national held with Rs 51 lakh drugs in Palghar
Police have seized the banned mephedrone drug valued at Rs 51 lakh from a Nigerian national in Maharashtra's Palghar district, officials said on Thursday. Based on a tip-off, the police conducted a raid on Tuesday at Pragati Nagar in the Nalasopara area. They apprehended Uba alias Noso Uba Chinoso Wisdom (30), a Nigerian national residing in the locality, and seized 255 gm of mephedrone (MD) valued at Rs 51,10,000 from his possession, a police release said. The accused was arrested and booked under provisions of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, the police added.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai: Tilting lamppost on Juhu Tara Road stands tall again after Mid-Day report
Following mid-day&rsquo;s report highlighting how a tilting lamppost on the eastbound stretch of Juhu Tara Road, opposite the All India Balkan-Ji-Bari sports complex, posed a serious threat to pedestrians and motorists, the authorities have now straightened the pole. Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) officials also informed this newspaper that they will expedite ongoing stormwater drainage work in the area, and the footpath above it will be completed at the earliest. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-tilting-lamppost-on-juhu-tara-road-stands-tall-again-after-mid-day-report-23606166">Read more.</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai: Tilting lamppost on Juhu Tara Road stands tall again after Mid-Day report
Following mid-day&rsquo;s report highlighting how a tilting lamppost on the eastbound stretch of Juhu Tara Road, opposite the All India Balkan-Ji-Bari sports complex, posed a serious threat to pedestrians and motorists, the authorities have now straightened the pole. Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) officials also informed this newspaper that they will expedite ongoing stormwater drainage work in the area, and the footpath above it will be completed at the earliest. Read more.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Flight cancellations and delays leave IndiGo passengers stranded in Mumbai
Passengers catching domestic flights operated by Indian airline IndiGo faced multiple issues on Wednesday. Sources from Mumbai&rsquo;s Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport told mid-day that by early evening, around 10-12 IndiGo flights had been cancelled, and many more delayed. Passengers at the airport&rsquo;s Terminal 1 (T1) were seen crowding at the IndiGo counter, enquiring about alternate flights, refunds or hotel arrangements for those who didn&rsquo;t have a place to stay in Mumbai. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/flight-cancellations-and-delays-leave-indigo-passengers-stranded-in-mumbai-23606165">Read more.</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Flight cancellations and delays leave IndiGo passengers stranded in Mumbai
Passengers catching domestic flights operated by Indian airline IndiGo faced multiple issues on Wednesday. Sources from Mumbai&rsquo;s Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport told mid-day that by early evening, around 10-12 IndiGo flights had been cancelled, and many more delayed. Passengers at the airport&rsquo;s Terminal 1 (T1) were seen crowding at the IndiGo counter, enquiring about alternate flights, refunds or hotel arrangements for those who didn&rsquo;t have a place to stay in Mumbai. Read more.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai: After two clashes in a day, BMC clears 50 illegal stalls in Mulund
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation&rsquo;s T ward launched a crackdown on hawkers encroaching footpaths and roads in Mulund on Wednesday, a day after clashes broke out between residents and hawkers over illegal occupation of public spaces. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-after-two-clashes-in-a-day-bmc-clears-50-illegal-stalls-in-mulund-23606164">Read more.</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai: After two clashes in a day, BMC clears 50 illegal stalls in Mulund
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation&rsquo;s T ward launched a crackdown on hawkers encroaching footpaths and roads in Mulund on Wednesday, a day after clashes broke out between residents and hawkers over illegal occupation of public spaces. Read more.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai: Dust-spewing litter-picker fined after Mid-Day report
Taking serious note of mid-day&rsquo;s report on a vehicle-mounted litter-picking machine releasing dust and worsening pollution on the Eastern Express Highway, the BMC has issued a notice to the contractor and imposed a Rs 20,000 fine. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-dust-spewing-litter-picker-fined-after-mid-day-report-23606169">Read more.</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai: Dust-spewing litter-picker fined after Mid-Day report
Taking serious note of mid-day&rsquo;s report on a vehicle-mounted litter-picking machine releasing dust and worsening pollution on the Eastern Express Highway, the BMC has issued a notice to the contractor and imposed a Rs 20,000 fine. Read more.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai: BEST&rsquo;s electric push raises questions over unused CNG infrastructure
In a city that runs on clockwork precision only when its lifelines are respected, Mumbai&rsquo;s public transport story seems to have hit a coordination miscalculation. Even as Mahanagar Gas Ltd (MGL) spent years building a dedicated compressed natural gas (CNG) supply ecosystem for Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport (BEST) buses &mdash; laying pipelines, setting up high-capacity dispensing stations, and investing heavily to ensure seamless fuelling at 15 of its depots &mdash; the undertaking&rsquo;s decision now to go 100 per cent electric has raised questions about how lack of a transport policy in this city is leading to disconnect and decision making in silos. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-bests-electric-push-raises-questions-over-unused-cng-infrastructure-23606170">Read more.</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai: BEST&rsquo;s electric push raises questions over unused CNG infrastructure
In a city that runs on clockwork precision only when its lifelines are respected, Mumbai&rsquo;s public transport story seems to have hit a coordination miscalculation. Even as Mahanagar Gas Ltd (MGL) spent years building a dedicated compressed natural gas (CNG) supply ecosystem for Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport (BEST) buses &mdash; laying pipelines, setting up high-capacity dispensing stations, and investing heavily to ensure seamless fuelling at 15 of its depots &mdash; the undertaking&rsquo;s decision now to go 100 per cent electric has raised questions about how lack of a transport policy in this city is leading to disconnect and decision making in silos. Read more.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai: Property dispute leads police to Rs 26 lakh cheque fraud involving co-op societies
A nine-month investigation into a property dispute between two brothers has led the MHB Colony police to uncover a major financial scam involving multiple co-operative credit societies. Officers found that a father-son duo had issued cheques in the complainant&rsquo;s name, but instead of being deposited into his bank account, the cheques were illegally withdrawn through a Nalasopara-based co-operative society. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-crime-news/article/mumbai-property-dispute-leads-police-to-rs-26-lakh-cheque-fraud-involving-co-op-societies-23606168">Read more.</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai: Property dispute leads police to Rs 26 lakh cheque fraud involving co-op societies
A nine-month investigation into a property dispute between two brothers has led the MHB Colony police to uncover a major financial scam involving multiple co-operative credit societies. Officers found that a father-son duo had issued cheques in the complainant&rsquo;s name, but instead of being deposited into his bank account, the cheques were illegally withdrawn through a Nalasopara-based co-operative society. Read more.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Maharashtra govt seeks NDRF funds for flood-affected areas
Maharashtra Government has submitted a comprehensive memorandum to the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) seeking urgent financial assistance under the National Disaster Response Fund (NDRF) to deal with the extensive damage caused by the June-September 2025 floods across multiple regions of the state. According to the Minister of Revenue's Office, the unprecedented rainfall and flooding severely affected Marathwada, Konkan, Vidarbha and Western Maharashtra, inflicting heavy losses on lives, homes, farmland, livestock and public infrastructure. The scale of damage to lives, homes, crops, livestock, and public infrastructure far exceeds the resources available under the State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF).

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Maharashtra govt seeks NDRF funds for flood-affected areas
Maharashtra Government has submitted a comprehensive memorandum to the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) seeking urgent financial assistance under the National Disaster Response Fund (NDRF) to deal with the extensive damage caused by the June-September 2025 floods across multiple regions of the state. According to the Minister of Revenue's Office, the unprecedented rainfall and flooding severely affected Marathwada, Konkan, Vidarbha and Western Maharashtra, inflicting heavy losses on lives, homes, farmland, livestock and public infrastructure. The scale of damage to lives, homes, crops, livestock, and public infrastructure far exceeds the resources available under the State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF).

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: New scam hits Mumbai: Developer dupes 18 investors of Rs 31 cr
A 71-year-old Andheri resident and 17 other investors have accused two directors of Ranbir Real Estate &amp; Developers LLP of cheating them of Rs 31.26 crore after promising them 18 per cent annual interest, paid quarterly, on their investment in a redevelopment project in Jogeshwari East. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-crime-news/article/new-scam-hits-mumbai-developer-dupes-18-investors-of-rs-31-cr-23606167">Read more.</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: New scam hits Mumbai: Developer dupes 18 investors of Rs 31 cr
A 71-year-old Andheri resident and 17 other investors have accused two directors of Ranbir Real Estate &amp; Developers LLP of cheating them of Rs 31.26 crore after promising them 18 per cent annual interest, paid quarterly, on their investment in a redevelopment project in Jogeshwari East. Read more.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: NCP (SP) alleges discrepancies in votes polled in municipal council in Sangli district
Representatives of the Nationalist Congress Party (SP) and another political party on Wednesday gathered outside the strong room where EVMs are stored in Ashta town of Sangli district in Maharashtra, alleging discrepancies in votes polled in local municipal council elections. Elections to 263 municipal councils and nagar panchayats were held across Maharashtra on Tuesday in the first phase of local body polls. The Ashta Municipal Council (AMC) was among the bodies that went to polls.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: NCP (SP) alleges discrepancies in votes polled in municipal council in Sangli district
Representatives of the Nationalist Congress Party (SP) and another political party on Wednesday gathered outside the strong room where EVMs are stored in Ashta town of Sangli district in Maharashtra, alleging discrepancies in votes polled in local municipal council elections. Elections to 263 municipal councils and nagar panchayats were held across Maharashtra on Tuesday in the first phase of local body polls. The Ashta Municipal Council (AMC) was among the bodies that went to polls.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Police probe how gangster Ghaywal's aide bought 400 rounds from ammunition factory using gun permit
Police have launched a probe to find out how a suspected member of the gang led by fugitive gangster Nilesh Ghaywal obtained a firearm licence and used it to purchase 400 rounds from the outlet of the Ammunition Factory, Khadki (AFK) in the city, an official said. The police arrested the gangster's aide, Ajay Saravade, on Monday for his alleged role in the incident that took place in Kothrud area of Pune a few months back, in which a man was shot at by alleged members of the Ghaywal gang.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Police probe how gangster Ghaywal's aide bought 400 rounds from ammunition factory using gun permit
Police have launched a probe to find out how a suspected member of the gang led by fugitive gangster Nilesh Ghaywal obtained a firearm licence and used it to purchase 400 rounds from the outlet of the Ammunition Factory, Khadki (AFK) in the city, an official said. The police arrested the gangster's aide, Ajay Saravade, on Monday for his alleged role in the incident that took place in Kothrud area of Pune a few months back, in which a man was shot at by alleged members of the Ghaywal gang.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Fadnavis meets Raut, enquires about his health; Raj visits ailing MP's home after 2 decades
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis met ailing Shiv Sena (UBT) Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Raut at a wedding function of the latter's close relative in Mumbai and enquired about his health. The meeting took place on Tuesday at the wedding of bureaucrat Rajesh Narvekar's son. Raut's daughter is married to Narvekar's other son. Sanjay Raut, a vocal spokesperson of the Opposition Shiv Sena (UBT) led by former CM Uddhav Thackeray, has been undergoing treatment for an undisclosed illness.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Fadnavis meets Raut, enquires about his health; Raj visits ailing MP's home after 2 decades
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis met ailing Shiv Sena (UBT) Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Raut at a wedding function of the latter's close relative in Mumbai and enquired about his health. The meeting took place on Tuesday at the wedding of bureaucrat Rajesh Narvekar's son. Raut's daughter is married to Narvekar's other son. Sanjay Raut, a vocal spokesperson of the Opposition Shiv Sena (UBT) led by former CM Uddhav Thackeray, has been undergoing treatment for an undisclosed illness.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Two minor siblings killed as speeding tanker hits their motorcycle
Two minor siblings were killed and a man known to their family was seriously injured when a speeding tanker hit their motorcycle in Nagpur city, police said on Wednesday. The accident took place at RBI Square on late Tuesday night and the deceased were identified as Simran Singaldhupe (12) and her brother Rudra (11), they said. The man driving the motorcycle, Sheshnathsingh Jageshwarsingh (56), was known to the siblings' family and had taken the duo to Kamptee town for a wedding on his two-wheeler. At 10.35 pm, their motorbike was hit by a tanker, causing severe head injuries to the trio, according to police.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Two minor siblings killed as speeding tanker hits their motorcycle
Two minor siblings were killed and a man known to their family was seriously injured when a speeding tanker hit their motorcycle in Nagpur city, police said on Wednesday. The accident took place at RBI Square on late Tuesday night and the deceased were identified as Simran Singaldhupe (12) and her brother Rudra (11), they said. The man driving the motorcycle, Sheshnathsingh Jageshwarsingh (56), was known to the siblings' family and had taken the duo to Kamptee town for a wedding on his two-wheeler. At 10.35 pm, their motorbike was hit by a tanker, causing severe head injuries to the trio, according to police.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: A court here on Thursday acquitted a 73-year-old man in an attempted murder case, 48 years after the alleged incident took place in 1977 as the female victim denied remembering the occurrence. We are closing the LIVE blog now

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: The court delivered the verdict after the victim testified that she did not remember the incident and did not know the accused

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