Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Shiv Sena (UBT) has nominated Bhaskar Jadhav for the post in the assembly
The Shiv Sena (UBT) which has 20 MLAs, the highest among the opposition, has nominated senior lawmaker Bhaskar Jadhav for the post in the assembly. In the Upper House, the Congress has nominated Satej Patil to the post after the term of Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Ambadas Danve ended in August. The Supreme Court has ordered that polls be conducted in all local bodies by January 31. He said the top court should look into the "mess" of the electoral rolls: PTI

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Shiv Sena (UBT) has nominated Bhaskar Jadhav for the post in the assembly
The Shiv Sena (UBT) which has 20 MLAs, the highest among the opposition, has nominated senior lawmaker Bhaskar Jadhav for the post in the assembly. In the Upper House, the Congress has nominated Satej Patil to the post after the term of Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Ambadas Danve ended in August. The Supreme Court has ordered that polls be conducted in all local bodies by January 31. He said the top court should look into the "mess" of the electoral rolls: PTI

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Greed for power in ruling Mahayuti, says Uddhav
Taking a dig at the rivalry within the Mahayuti government during the first phase of the local body polls, Uddhav Thackeray dubbed it greed for power. He said there is just one hope for people and that is the Shiv Sena (UBT): PTI

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Greed for power in ruling Mahayuti, says Uddhav
Taking a dig at the rivalry within the Mahayuti government during the first phase of the local body polls, Uddhav Thackeray dubbed it greed for power. He said there is just one hope for people and that is the Shiv Sena (UBT): PTI

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: If no LoP is appointed then why deputy CMs, asks Uddhav&nbsp;
If no LoP is appointed then the posts of deputy chief minister should also be abolished because it is not constitutional, Uddhav Thackeray said. The state has two deputy chief ministers --- Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar: PTI

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: If no LoP is appointed then why deputy CMs, asks Uddhav&nbsp;
If no LoP is appointed then the posts of deputy chief minister should also be abolished because it is not constitutional, Uddhav Thackeray said. The state has two deputy chief ministers --- Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar: PTI

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: LoP is a constitutional post, says Uddhav&nbsp;
If the government fails to appoint a LoP then it will be the first time in the history that a session will be held without a leader of opposition. He said the LoP is a constitutional post: PTI

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: LoP is a constitutional post, says Uddhav&nbsp;
If the government fails to appoint a LoP then it will be the first time in the history that a session will be held without a leader of opposition. He said the LoP is a constitutional post: PTI

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Supreme Court must take suo motu notice, says Uddhav&nbsp;
Talking to reporters, Uddhav Thackeray said that the Supreme Court must take suo motu notice of the "mess" in the electoral rolls in Maharashtra and that the opposition should make a request to the apex court to not hold local body polls till these are rectified: PTI

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Supreme Court must take suo motu notice, says Uddhav&nbsp;
Talking to reporters, Uddhav Thackeray said that the Supreme Court must take suo motu notice of the "mess" in the electoral rolls in Maharashtra and that the opposition should make a request to the apex court to not hold local body polls till these are rectified: PTI

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: LoP post vacant for over a year in Maharashtra, says Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray&nbsp;
Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray on Saturday said that it has been more than a year since the Leader of Opposition (LoP) was appointed in the Maharashtra Assembly: He urged the state to announce LoPs for both the Legislative Assembly and Council in the upcoming Winter session which is scheduled to begin on Monday: PTI

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: LoP post vacant for over a year in Maharashtra, says Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray&nbsp;
Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray on Saturday said that it has been more than a year since the Leader of Opposition (LoP) was appointed in the Maharashtra Assembly: He urged the state to announce LoPs for both the Legislative Assembly and Council in the upcoming Winter session which is scheduled to begin on Monday: PTI

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Central Railway to run 14 special trains
Central Railway is running 14 `Train on Demand` special services to cater to increased passenger rush during the "festival season and winter vacations" on Saturday and Sunday (December 6-7), it said in a release. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/news/india-news/article/central-railway-announces-14-special-trains-for-winter-rush-of-train-passengers-23606559" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Read more...</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Central Railway to run 14 special trains
Central Railway is running 14 `Train on Demand` special services to cater to increased passenger rush during the "festival season and winter vacations" on Saturday and Sunday (December 6-7), it said in a release. Read more...

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Socialist leader Baba Adhav in serious condition, political leaders visit hospital
The health condition of veteran social activist Baba Adhav has deteriorated, and he is in the ICU of a hospital here, his relatives said on Saturday. His health is a cause of concern, they said. NCP (SP) chief Sharad Pawar and other political leaders visited the Poona Hospital to enquire about the health of the 95-year-old activist: PTI

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Socialist leader Baba Adhav in serious condition, political leaders visit hospital
The health condition of veteran social activist Baba Adhav has deteriorated, and he is in the ICU of a hospital here, his relatives said on Saturday. His health is a cause of concern, they said. NCP (SP) chief Sharad Pawar and other political leaders visited the Poona Hospital to enquire about the health of the 95-year-old activist: PTI

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Three rare Pallid Scops owls rescued in Mumbai, to be released into wild after treatment
Three Pallid Scops owls have been rescued from different locations in Mumbai and they will be released into their natural habitat after recovery, an official said on Saturday. These owls are uncommon and rare in Mumbai, with not more than a dozen sightings being reported by wildlife and birding enthusiasts in the last one decade, animal welfare NGO Resqink Association for Wildlife Welfare founder Pawan Sharma said: PTI

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Three rare Pallid Scops owls rescued in Mumbai, to be released into wild after treatment
Three Pallid Scops owls have been rescued from different locations in Mumbai and they will be released into their natural habitat after recovery, an official said on Saturday. These owls are uncommon and rare in Mumbai, with not more than a dozen sightings being reported by wildlife and birding enthusiasts in the last one decade, animal welfare NGO Resqink Association for Wildlife Welfare founder Pawan Sharma said: PTI

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Charas brought from J&amp;K seized in Thane, one arrested
A man was arrested on Saturday in Mumbra area here with charas valued at Rs 1.10 crore, police said. As per the preliminary investigation, accused Mohammad Haroon Hasrat Ali Siddiqui (42), a local resident, had procured the narcotic drug from Jammu &amp; Kashmir, said a police official: PTI

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Charas brought from J&amp;K seized in Thane, one arrested
A man was arrested on Saturday in Mumbra area here with charas valued at Rs 1.10 crore, police said. As per the preliminary investigation, accused Mohammad Haroon Hasrat Ali Siddiqui (42), a local resident, had procured the narcotic drug from Jammu &amp; Kashmir, said a police official: PTI

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Cyber criminals posed as Nashik police personnel, cops
"The victim then got calls from cyber criminals posing as Nashik police personnel. He was told that a bank account in Nashik was opened using his Aadhaar card, which was being used for large-scale illegal money transactions and money laundering, resulting in a case under the National Security Act," the official added. The fraudsters threatened and forced him to transfer Rs 1,25,50,280 into multiple accounts, the official said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Cyber criminals posed as Nashik police personnel, cops
"The victim then got calls from cyber criminals posing as Nashik police personnel. He was told that a bank account in Nashik was opened using his Aadhaar card, which was being used for large-scale illegal money transactions and money laundering, resulting in a case under the National Security Act," the official added.The fraudsters threatened and forced him to transfer Rs 1,25,50,280 into multiple accounts, the official said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Senior citizen was cheated through multiple calls , cops
The complainant was cheated through calls he received between November 11 and December 3, the Naupada police station official added. "He got a call from a man who identified himself as Rajesh Kumar Chaudhary of Data Protection Board of India based in Mumbai`s Khar area. He told the victim that a SIM card in his name was illegally issued in Nashik and used for threatening people. He was told that a case had been registered at Panchavati police station," the official said: PTI

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Senior citizen was cheated through multiple calls , cops
The complainant was cheated through calls he received between November 11 and December 3, the Naupada police station official added. "He got a call from a man who identified himself as Rajesh Kumar Chaudhary of Data Protection Board of India based in Mumbai`s Khar area. He told the victim that a SIM card in his name was illegally issued in Nashik and used for threatening people. He was told that a case had been registered at Panchavati police station," the official said: PTI

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Senior citizen duped of Rs 1.25 cr by cyber criminals posing as Data Protection Board official, cops
A 64-year-old businessman from Naupada in Thane was cheated of Rs 1.25 crore in a cyber fraud involving callers impersonating Data Protection Board of India and Nashik police personnel, an official said on Saturday: PTI

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Senior citizen duped of Rs 1.25 cr by cyber criminals posing as Data Protection Board official, cops
A 64-year-old businessman from Naupada in Thane was cheated of Rs 1.25 crore in a cyber fraud involving callers impersonating Data Protection Board of India and Nashik police personnel, an official said on Saturday: PTI

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Don`t fall prey to propaganda, Shinde tells citizens while hailing cluster redevelopment scheme
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Saturday said citizens must not be misled by propaganda over Thane`s cluster redevelopment scheme and asserted all eligible residents registered till 2022 will definitely get homes under the initiative. Speaking at the `bhoomi poojan` and inauguration of multiple civic works here, Shinde said attempts are being made by certain vested interests to create confusion in this regard: PTI

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Don`t fall prey to propaganda, Shinde tells citizens while hailing cluster redevelopment scheme
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Saturday said citizens must not be misled by propaganda over Thane`s cluster redevelopment scheme and asserted all eligible residents registered till 2022 will definitely get homes under the initiative. Speaking at the `bhoomi poojan` and inauguration of multiple civic works here, Shinde said attempts are being made by certain vested interests to create confusion in this regard: PTI

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Even after one year, LoPs not appointed, says Uddhav; urges SC to take up voters list `mess`
Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray on Saturday said it has been over a year that the leader of opposition has not been appointed in the Maharashtra assembly and asserted LoPs must be announced for the both Houses in the upcoming Winter session of the legislature: PTI

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Even after one year, LoPs not appointed, says Uddhav; urges SC to take up voters list `mess`
Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray on Saturday said it has been over a year that the leader of opposition has not been appointed in the Maharashtra assembly and asserted LoPs must be announced for the both Houses in the upcoming Winter session of the legislature: PTI

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: BJP MLA honours vow by undertaking 3-km prostration walk to temple
BJP MLA from Latur district, Abhimanyu Pawar, on Saturday, fulfilled a vow by undertaking a three-km "full-body prostration" walk from a sugar factory to a Lord Nilkantheshwar temple, and offered a sack of sugar produced from the now-revived unit. The gesture marked the revival of the long-defunct farmer-owned sugar mill at Killari, which has now been relaunched as Shri Nilkantheshwar Shetkari Sahakari Sakhar Karkhana: PTI

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: BJP MLA honours vow by undertaking 3-km prostration walk to temple
BJP MLA from Latur district, Abhimanyu Pawar, on Saturday, fulfilled a vow by undertaking a three-km "full-body prostration" walk from a sugar factory to a Lord Nilkantheshwar temple, and offered a sack of sugar produced from the now-revived unit. The gesture marked the revival of the long-defunct farmer-owned sugar mill at Killari, which has now been relaunched as Shri Nilkantheshwar Shetkari Sahakari Sakhar Karkhana: PTI

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: BJP-RSS never accepted Constitution, their affection for Ambedkar just a show, says Varsha Gaikwad
Mumbai Congress president Varsha Gaikwad on Saturday accused the BJP of ignoring marginalised communities and alleged atrocities against Dalits, backward communities and women have increased under the current dispensation at the Centre and in Maharashtra. Speaking to reporters after paying tribute at `Chaityabhoomi` on the occasion of the 69th Mahaparinirvan Diwas of Babasaheb Ambedkar, Gaikwad also said the BJP`s affection towards the legendary social reformer and jurist was "only a show": PTI

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: BJP-RSS never accepted Constitution, their affection for Ambedkar just a show, says Varsha Gaikwad
Mumbai Congress president Varsha Gaikwad on Saturday accused the BJP of ignoring marginalised communities and alleged atrocities against Dalits, backward communities and women have increased under the current dispensation at the Centre and in Maharashtra. Speaking to reporters after paying tribute at `Chaityabhoomi` on the occasion of the 69th Mahaparinirvan Diwas of Babasaheb Ambedkar, Gaikwad also said the BJP`s affection towards the legendary social reformer and jurist was "only a show": PTI

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: IndiGo disruptions expose govt failure, passengers exploited: Sapkal

Asked about the IndiGo flight disruptions, Sapkal claimed, "The BJP government has given a free hand to private companies. There is no control and passengers are being exploited. The IndiGo incident exposes the failure and negligence of the BJP government."&nbsp;
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Mumbai News LIVE Updates: IndiGo disruptions expose govt failure, passengers exploited: Sapkal

Asked about the IndiGo flight disruptions, Sapkal claimed, "The BJP government has given a free hand to private companies. There is no control and passengers are being exploited. The IndiGo incident exposes the failure and negligence of the BJP government."&nbsp;
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Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Indu Mill Ambedkar memorial to be completed by Dec 6 next year: Fadnavis

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Saturday said all efforts will made to ensure completion of the grand memorial of Dr Ambedkar at Indu Mill in Mumbai`s Dadar area by December 6 next year.

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Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Indu Mill Ambedkar memorial to be completed by Dec 6 next year: Fadnavis

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Saturday said all efforts will made to ensure completion of the grand memorial of Dr Ambedkar at Indu Mill in Mumbai`s Dadar area by December 6 next year.

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Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Indu Mill Ambedkar memorial delayed deliberately, alleges Sapkal
On the delay in the Indu Mill memorial for Dr Ambedkar, Sapkal claimed, "Projects from which the BJP gets huge benefits are given priority. The memorial of Shivaji Maharaj in the sea and Babasaheb`s memorial at Indu Mill are being delayed deliberately."

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Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Indu Mill Ambedkar memorial delayed deliberately, alleges Sapkal
On the delay in the Indu Mill memorial for Dr Ambedkar, Sapkal claimed, "Projects from which the BJP gets huge benefits are given priority. The memorial of Shivaji Maharaj in the sea and Babasaheb`s memorial at Indu Mill are being delayed deliberately."

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Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Metro stations named after funders via electoral bonds, not heritage: Sapkal alleges

On the demand to name a Metro station after Dr Ambedkar, Sapkal alleged, "The names of Metro stations are given to those industrialists who fund the government through electoral bonds. So even if the demand is justified, the BJP government may not agree." The <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/the-ultimate-pilgrimage-destination-23606483" rel="nofollow">Congress</a> leader said naming public projects should reflect the heritage of that area.&nbsp;

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Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Metro stations named after funders via electoral bonds, not heritage: Sapkal alleges

On the demand to name a Metro station after Dr Ambedkar, Sapkal alleged, "The names of Metro stations are given to those industrialists who fund the government through electoral bonds. So even if the demand is justified, the BJP government may not agree." The Congress leader said naming public projects should reflect the heritage of that area.&nbsp;

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Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Ambedkar fought slavery, exploitation; sowed seeds of equality through Constitution
"The Constitution drafted by Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar continues to guide the nation like a beacon. But some forces are rising against these Constitutional values. It has become necessary to fight them to build the India that the Constitution desires," he said.

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Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Ambedkar fought slavery, exploitation; sowed seeds of equality through Constitution
"The Constitution drafted by Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar continues to guide the nation like a beacon. But some forces are rising against these Constitutional values. It has become necessary to fight them to build the India that the Constitution desires," he said.

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Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Ambedkar&rsquo;s Constitution a guiding beacon; need to fight forces against its values

"The Constitution drafted by Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar continues to guide the nation like a beacon. But some forces are rising against these Constitutional values. It has become necessary to fight them to build the India that the <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/babasaheb-ambedkar-jayanti-2025-maharashtra-deputy-cm-eknath-shinde-joins-tmc-officials-to-pay-tributes-23519251" rel="nofollow">Constitution</a> desires," he said.&nbsp;

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Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Ambedkar&rsquo;s Constitution a guiding beacon; need to fight forces against its values

"The Constitution drafted by Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar continues to guide the nation like a beacon. But some forces are rising against these Constitutional values. It has become necessary to fight them to build the India that the Constitution desires," he said.&nbsp;

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Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Sapkal pays tribute to Ambedkar at Chaityabhoomi on Mahaparinirvan Din
Sapkal visited `Chaityabhoomi` at Shivaji Park in Mumbai`s Dadar area to pay tributes to Dr Ambedkar on his death anniversary, observed as `Mahaparinirvan Din`.&nbsp;


Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Sapkal pays tribute to Ambedkar at Chaityabhoomi on Mahaparinirvan Din
Sapkal visited `Chaityabhoomi` at Shivaji Park in Mumbai`s Dadar area to pay tributes to Dr Ambedkar on his death anniversary, observed as `Mahaparinirvan Din`.&nbsp;


Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Time to fight against forces `trampling` Constitutional values: Congress
Maharashtra Congress president Harshwardhan Sapkal on Saturday said it is time to "fight against forces that are trampling Constitutional values," and stressed the need to strengthen the idea of India envisioned by Dr B R Ambedkar.&nbsp;

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Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Time to fight against forces `trampling` Constitutional values: Congress
Maharashtra Congress president Harshwardhan Sapkal on Saturday said it is time to "fight against forces that are trampling Constitutional values," and stressed the need to strengthen the idea of India envisioned by Dr B R Ambedkar.&nbsp;

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Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Memorial site near Chaityabhoomi, venue of annual Ambedkar tributes
The site is close to `Chaityabhoomi`, where lakhs of followers converge every year on December 6 to mark the <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/photo/in-photos-babasaheb-ambedkar-jayanti-2025-huge-crowds-pay-tributes-to-babasaheb-ambedkar-in-mumbai-104891" rel="nofollow">death anniversary</a> of Ambedkar. He died on this day in 1956.

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Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Memorial site near Chaityabhoomi, venue of annual Ambedkar tributes
The site is close to `Chaityabhoomi`, where lakhs of followers converge every year on December 6 to mark the death anniversary of Ambedkar. He died on this day in 1956.

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Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Cabinet Sub-Committee formed in 2022 to oversee Ambedkar memorial work
In May 2022, the state government set up a cabinet sub committee under the minister of social justice and special assistance for coordinating the work of the memorial. 

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Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Cabinet Sub-Committee formed in 2022 to oversee Ambedkar memorial work
In May 2022, the state government set up a cabinet sub committee under the minister of social justice and special assistance for coordinating the work of the memorial. 

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Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Ambedkar memorial envisaged as &lsquo;Shanti Sthala&rsquo; With statue, auditorium and library
The <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/lifestyle/culture/article/of-remembrance-food-and-joy-how-mumbaikars-are-celebrating-dr-ambedkar-jayanti-this-year-23222773" rel="nofollow">memorial</a> complex will have a 1000-seat auditorium, lecture halls, library, conference halls, meditation centre, `Parikrama Path`, administrative office, parking, among other facilities.

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Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Ambedkar memorial envisaged as &lsquo;Shanti Sthala&rsquo; With statue, auditorium and library
The memorial complex will have a 1000-seat auditorium, lecture halls, library, conference halls, meditation centre, `Parikrama Path`, administrative office, parking, among other facilities.

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Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Ambedkar memorial site envisioned as &lsquo;Shanti Sthala&rsquo; With bronze statue
The entire site is envisaged as a `Shanti Sthala` comprising gardens depicting the spirt and personality of the legendary social reformer and jurist, with the highlight being a massive bronze cladded statue.&nbsp;

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Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Ambedkar memorial site envisioned as &lsquo;Shanti Sthala&rsquo; With bronze statue
The entire site is envisaged as a `Shanti Sthala` comprising gardens depicting the spirt and personality of the legendary social reformer and jurist, with the highlight being a massive bronze cladded statue.&nbsp;

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Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Leaders pay tributes to Ambedkar at Chaityabhoomi on Mahaparinirvan Diwas
The Maharashtra govt had in 2013 appointed the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority as the Special Planning Authority (SPA) for the development of the memorial on a 4.84 hectare plot. Its `bhoomi pujan` was held on October 11, 2015 at the hands of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

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Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Leaders pay tributes to Ambedkar at Chaityabhoomi on Mahaparinirvan Diwas
The Maharashtra govt had in 2013 appointed the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority as the Special Planning Authority (SPA) for the development of the memorial on a 4.84 hectare plot. Its `bhoomi pujan` was held on October 11, 2015 at the hands of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

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Mumbai News LIVE Updates: All efforts to be taken to complete Ambedkar Memorial at Indu Mill by 2026-end: CM Fadnavis

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Saturday said all efforts will be taken to ensure completion of the grand memorial of Babasaheb Ambedkar at Indu Mill in Mumbai`s Dadar area by December 6 next year. He was speaking at a function at `Chaityabhoomi` to mark the 69th Mahaparinirvan Day (death anniversary) of the chief architect of the Constitution. (PTI)

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Mumbai News LIVE Updates: All efforts to be taken to complete Ambedkar Memorial at Indu Mill by 2026-end: CM Fadnavis

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Saturday said all efforts will be taken to ensure completion of the grand memorial of Babasaheb Ambedkar at Indu Mill in Mumbai`s Dadar area by December 6 next year. He was speaking at a function at `Chaityabhoomi` to mark the 69th Mahaparinirvan Day (death anniversary) of the chief architect of the Constitution. (PTI)

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Mumbai News LIVE Updates: PM Modi pays tribute to Ambedkar, hails his vision on Mahaparinirvan Diwas

In a post on X, Prime Minister Narendra Modi recalled Ambedkar`s `visionary` leadership. "Remembering Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar on Mahaparinirvan Diwas. His visionary leadership and unwavering commitment to justice, equality and constitutionalism continue to guide our national journey. He inspired generations to uphold human dignity and strengthen democratic values. May his ideals keep lighting our path as we work towards building a Viksit Bharat", Modi said in his message. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/photo/in-photos-babasaheb-ambedkar-jayanti-2025-huge-crowds-pay-tributes-to-babasaheb-ambedkar-in-mumbai-104891" rel="nofollow">Read More</a>


Mumbai News LIVE Updates: PM Modi pays tribute to Ambedkar, hails his vision on Mahaparinirvan Diwas

In a post on X, Prime Minister Narendra Modi recalled Ambedkar`s `visionary` leadership. "Remembering Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar on Mahaparinirvan Diwas. His visionary leadership and unwavering commitment to justice, equality and constitutionalism continue to guide our national journey. He inspired generations to uphold human dignity and strengthen democratic values. May his ideals keep lighting our path as we work towards building a Viksit Bharat", Modi said in his message. Read More



Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Thousands gather at Chaityabhoomi as BMC sets up facilities for Ambedkar Jayanti
Every year, thousands of people from across the state converge at `Chaityabhoomi` on December 6. Ambedkar died on this day in 1956. The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has set up temporary sheds, mobile toilets, drinking water and medical stalls at the Shivaji Park, in view of the huge rush of Ambedkar`s followers.

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Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Thousands gather at Chaityabhoomi as BMC sets up facilities for Ambedkar Jayanti
Every year, thousands of people from across the state converge at `Chaityabhoomi` on December 6. Ambedkar died on this day in 1956. The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has set up temporary sheds, mobile toilets, drinking water and medical stalls at the Shivaji Park, in view of the huge rush of Ambedkar`s followers.

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Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Leaders pay tribute to Ambedkar at Chaityabhoomi
Maharashtra Governor Acharya Devvrat, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Uddhav Thackeray were among those who paid tributes to Ambedkar at `Chaityabhoomi` in Shivaji Park. The Governor said Ambedkar gave the country a Constitution which ensured equal rights to all people.&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Leaders pay tribute to Ambedkar at Chaityabhoomi
Maharashtra Governor Acharya Devvrat, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Uddhav Thackeray were among those who paid tributes to Ambedkar at `Chaityabhoomi` in Shivaji Park. The Governor said Ambedkar gave the country a Constitution which ensured equal rights to all people.&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Thousands gather at Chaityabhoomi in Mumbai to pay tributes to Ambedkar
Thousands of followers of Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar converged at his memorial in Mumbai`s Dadar area on Saturday to pay tributes to the social reformer on his <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-civic-body-gears-up-for-babasaheb-ambedkar-jayanti-2025-with-extensive-arrangements-23518961" rel="nofollow">death anniversary</a>, observed as `Mahaparinirvan Din`. (PTI)&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Thousands gather at Chaityabhoomi in Mumbai to pay tributes to Ambedkar
Thousands of followers of Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar converged at his memorial in Mumbai`s Dadar area on Saturday to pay tributes to the social reformer on his death anniversary, observed as `Mahaparinirvan Din`. (PTI)&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Railways add extra AC coaches on key routes to ease passenger rush
It also announced a provision of one additional AC three tier coach in trains including Tiruchchirappalli Jodhpur Humsafar Express, Dr MGR Chennai Central Thiruvananthapuram Central Superfast Express and Mumbai CST - Chennai Beach Superfast Express, for their <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/navi-mumbai-airport-indigo-announces-new-direct-flights--daily-services-to-coimbatore-and-chennai-from-dec-29-23605490" rel="nofollow">journeys</a> between December 6 and December 10.&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Railways add extra AC coaches on key routes to ease passenger rush
It also announced a provision of one additional AC three tier coach in trains including Tiruchchirappalli Jodhpur Humsafar Express, Dr MGR Chennai Central Thiruvananthapuram Central Superfast Express and Mumbai CST - Chennai Beach Superfast Express, for their journeys between December 6 and December 10.&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Railways add extra coach; special Chennai&ndash;Charlapalli train to ease rush
Railways announced augmenting select long distance trains with an additional coach to clear the rush. Train No 06019 Chennai Egmore Charlapalli Express Special will leave Chennai Egmore at 23.55 hrs on Saturday and reach Charlapalli at 14.00 hrs on December 7.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Railways add extra coach; special Chennai&ndash;Charlapalli train to ease rush
Railways announced augmenting select long distance trains with an additional coach to clear the rush. Train No 06019 Chennai Egmore Charlapalli Express Special will leave Chennai Egmore at 23.55 hrs on Saturday and reach Charlapalli at 14.00 hrs on December 7.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Flight disruptions: S Rly announces special trains to clear rush
The Southern Railway on Saturday announced measures, including running special trains to clear the rush of passengers in view of the ongoing flight disruptions across the country. Southern Railway announced special trains between Chennai Egmore and Charlapalli (Telangana) and Secunderabad-Chennai Egmore. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Flight disruptions: S Rly announces special trains to clear rush
The Southern Railway on Saturday announced measures, including running special trains to clear the rush of passengers in view of the ongoing flight disruptions across the country. Southern Railway announced special trains between Chennai Egmore and Charlapalli (Telangana) and Secunderabad-Chennai Egmore. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Centre steps in, orders immediate measures to fix IndiGo disruptions
The Ministry of Civil Aviation has directed airlines, especially IndiGo, to implement measures immediately to resolve the severe disruption to flight schedules and stabilise services without delay, an official statement said. Two orders have been issued to address problems faced by the public and restore service stability, especially on IndiGo.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Centre steps in, orders immediate measures to fix IndiGo disruptions
The Ministry of Civil Aviation has directed airlines, especially IndiGo, to implement measures immediately to resolve the severe disruption to flight schedules and stabilise services without delay, an official statement said. Two orders have been issued to address problems faced by the public and restore service stability, especially on IndiGo.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: IndiGo cancels 69 flights at Hyderabad; chaos reported in Guwahati
Hyderabad Airport GMR confirmed that IndiGo has planned 69 cancellations for Saturday. This includes 26 incoming and 43 outgoing flights, affecting overall airport operations. The impact was felt prominently in the Northeast, where Assam`s Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport in Guwahati witnessed scenes of chaos. A large number of passengers waited for hours after flights were abruptly grounded.&nbsp;
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Mumbai News LIVE Updates: IndiGo cancels 69 flights at Hyderabad; chaos reported in Guwahati
Hyderabad Airport GMR confirmed that IndiGo has planned 69 cancellations for Saturday. This includes 26 incoming and 43 outgoing flights, affecting overall airport operations. The impact was felt prominently in the Northeast, where Assam`s Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport in Guwahati witnessed scenes of chaos. A large number of passengers waited for hours after flights were abruptly grounded.&nbsp;
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Mumbai News LIVE Updates: IndiGo cancels 106 flights at Delhi airport; 109 cancellations reported nationwide
Delhi Airport recorded one of the highest cancellation counts, with <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-indigo-flight-cancellations-crisis-persists-as-airline-says-issues-won-t-be-resolved-overnight-23606480" rel="nofollow">airport</a> authorities confirming that IndiGo`s 54 departures and 52 arrivals, a total of 106 flights, were cancelled as of Saturday morning. As of 9:00 am, IndiGo reported 109 cancellations nationwide, including 51 arrivals and 58 departures, according to the airline`s operations update.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: IndiGo cancels 106 flights at Delhi airport; 109 cancellations reported nationwide
Delhi Airport recorded one of the highest cancellation counts, with airport authorities confirming that IndiGo`s 54 departures and 52 arrivals, a total of 106 flights, were cancelled as of Saturday morning. As of 9:00 am, IndiGo reported 109 cancellations nationwide, including 51 arrivals and 58 departures, according to the airline`s operations update.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: IndiGo flight cancellations disrupt travel nationwide; thousands stranded at airports
IndiGo operations across India remained severely disrupted on Saturday, with more than 100 flights cancelled and thousands of passengers stranded at airports in Mumbai, Guwahati and Hyderabad. Passengers complained of last-minute alerts, lack of communication and long queues as flight operations continued to be hit nationwide. (ANI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: IndiGo flight cancellations disrupt travel nationwide; thousands stranded at airports
IndiGo operations across India remained severely disrupted on Saturday, with more than 100 flights cancelled and thousands of passengers stranded at airports in Mumbai, Guwahati and Hyderabad. Passengers complained of last-minute alerts, lack of communication and long queues as flight operations continued to be hit nationwide. (ANI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Slogan that energised Dalits was first given at this central Maharashtra village 
`Jai Bhim`: These two words have come to symbolise the awakening and empowerment of the Dalit community in independent India, but not many people know how it originated. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Slogan that energised Dalits was first given at this central Maharashtra village
`Jai Bhim`: These two words have come to symbolise the awakening and empowerment of the Dalit community in independent India, but not many people know how it originated. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates | From personal artefacts to rare books: Marathwada`s oldest college keeps Ambedkar`s legacy alive 
Milind College in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar doesn`t just boast the distinction of being Marathwada`s first degree college; it is a repository for memories, personal artefacts and books of its founder, Dr B R Ambedkar, all of which continue to serve as an inspiration to its students. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates | From personal artefacts to rare books: Marathwada`s oldest college keeps Ambedkar`s legacy alive
Milind College in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar doesn`t just boast the distinction of being Marathwada`s first degree college; it is a repository for memories, personal artefacts and books of its founder, Dr B R Ambedkar, all of which continue to serve as an inspiration to its students. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Majority assets provisionally attached by ED pertain to Reliance Communications: Reliance Group led by Anil Ambani
Amid reports of a Rs 10,117-crore asset attachment, Reliance Infrastructure stated the ED action concerns alleged PMLA violations and urged against misrepresentation of the proceedings. (ANI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Majority assets provisionally attached by ED pertain to Reliance Communications: Reliance Group led by Anil Ambani
Amid reports of a Rs 10,117-crore asset attachment, Reliance Infrastructure stated the ED action concerns alleged PMLA violations and urged against misrepresentation of the proceedings. (ANI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Centre orders immediate steps to fix IndiGo disruptions, restore stability
The Ministry of Civil Aviation has directed airlines, especially IndiGo, to implement measures immediately to resolve the severe disruption to flight schedules and stabilise services without delay, an official statement said. Two orders have been issued to address problems faced by the public and restore service stability, especially on IndiGo. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/indigo-flight-cancellations-day-4-of-indigo-crisis-rolls-by-but-no-relief-in-sight-23606465" rel="nofollow">Read More</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Centre orders immediate steps to fix IndiGo disruptions, restore stability
The Ministry of Civil Aviation has directed airlines, especially IndiGo, to implement measures immediately to resolve the severe disruption to flight schedules and stabilise services without delay, an official statement said. Two orders have been issued to address problems faced by the public and restore service stability, especially on IndiGo. Read More

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai airport sees chaos as IndiGo cancellations leave travellers stranded
In Mumbai, visuals from Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport showed long queues and congested terminals as travellers tried to navigate the uncertainty. Deepesh Srivastava, who arrived in Mumbai from abroad this morning, said he received no update on his connecting flight. "I was out of India, and I landed here just this morning. I had a flight scheduled for Nagpur at 10.45 am...But this time, I am surprised; when I reached here, they said that the flight is cancelled...IndiGo has not given any further intimation. There is a huge crowd here..."

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai airport sees chaos as IndiGo cancellations leave travellers stranded
In Mumbai, visuals from Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport showed long queues and congested terminals as travellers tried to navigate the uncertainty. Deepesh Srivastava, who arrived in Mumbai from abroad this morning, said he received no update on his connecting flight. "I was out of India, and I landed here just this morning. I had a flight scheduled for Nagpur at 10.45 am...But this time, I am surprised; when I reached here, they said that the flight is cancelled...IndiGo has not given any further intimation. There is a huge crowd here..."

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Ahead of the Maharashtra Assembly Winter Session, Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray on Saturday said it has been over a year that the leader of opposition has not been appointed. We are closing the LIVE blog now

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Ahead of the Winter Session, Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray said it has been over a year that LoP is not appointed

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