Mumbai News LIVE Updates: BJP is seeking alliance in Mumbai, discarding its partners in other places: Shiv Sena (UBT)
Calling the BJP an "opportunist party", Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Ambadas Danve on Thursday said it wants an alliance for the local body polls only in Mumbai where it is "weak", and not in other places. Talking to reporters, he accused the saffron party of adopting the "use and throw policy" in its dealings with the allies: PTI

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: BJP is seeking alliance in Mumbai, discarding its partners in other places: Shiv Sena (UBT)
Calling the BJP an "opportunist party", Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Ambadas Danve on Thursday said it wants an alliance for the local body polls only in Mumbai where it is "weak", and not in other places. Talking to reporters, he accused the saffron party of adopting the "use and throw policy" in its dealings with the allies: PTI

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: PM10, PM 2.5 pose serious health threats to citizens
Persistently high concentrations of PM10 and PM2.5 pose serious health threats, especially to vulnerable populations like children, the elderly, and those with pre-existing medical conditions. Long-term exposure increases the risk of respiratory illnesses, cardiovascular diseases, and cancer, the statement cautioned. Particulate matter (PM) levels in the air, measured by their size, are used to indicate air quality. The term PM generally refers to a combination of solid particles and liquid droplets found in the air.&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: PM10, PM 2.5 pose serious health threats to citizens
Persistently high concentrations of PM10 and PM2.5 pose serious health threats, especially to vulnerable populations like children, the elderly, and those with pre-existing medical conditions. Long-term exposure increases the risk of respiratory illnesses, cardiovascular diseases, and cancer, the statement cautioned. Particulate matter (PM) levels in the air, measured by their size, are used to indicate air quality. The term PM generally refers to a combination of solid particles and liquid droplets found in the air.&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: PM2.5, PM 10 remain main pollutants in city&nbsp;&nbsp;
As per CPCB standards, the permissible limit for PM10 is 100 micrograms per cubic metre for a 24-hour average, while PM2.5 should not exceed 60 micrograms per cubic metre. Fine particles like PM2.5 and PM10 -- primarily originating from vehicular emissions, construction activities, and open burning -- remain the main pollutants affecting Mumbai`s air, a CREA statement said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: PM2.5, PM 10 remain main pollutants in city&nbsp;&nbsp;
As per CPCB standards, the permissible limit for PM10 is 100 micrograms per cubic metre for a 24-hour average, while PM2.5 should not exceed 60 micrograms per cubic metre. Fine particles like PM2.5 and PM10 -- primarily originating from vehicular emissions, construction activities, and open burning -- remain the main pollutants affecting Mumbai`s air, a CREA statement said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Crucial to address not just seasonal pollution spikes but also everyday sources like construction dust, say experts
"It`s crucial for authorities to address not just seasonal pollution spikes but also everyday sources like construction dust, traffic emissions, and other contributors that steadily degrade air quality. Protecting public health must remain at the heart of the city`s response," maintained Kumar. In the metropolis, air quality is tracked by Continuous Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Stations (CAAQMS) operated by the Maharashtra Pollution Control Board (MPCB), the Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM), and the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC).

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Crucial to address not just seasonal pollution spikes but also everyday sources like construction dust, say experts
"It`s crucial for authorities to address not just seasonal pollution spikes but also everyday sources like construction dust, traffic emissions, and other contributors that steadily degrade air quality. Protecting public health must remain at the heart of the city`s response," maintained Kumar. In the metropolis, air quality is tracked by Continuous Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Stations (CAAQMS) operated by the Maharashtra Pollution Control Board (MPCB), the Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM), and the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC).

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Nineteen stations record highest daily PM2.5 levels between October 18 and 22
Between October 18 and 22, as many as 19 stations recorded their highest daily PM2.5 levels and seven stations their peak PM10 levels since January," said Manoj Kumar, an analyst at the research organisation. With the festive season in full swing, the financial capital`s air quality has deteriorated further, exposing residents to unhealthy pollution levels, and while celebrations draw more people outdoors, the air remains unsafe to breathe, he noted.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Nineteen stations record highest daily PM2.5 levels between October 18 and 22
Between October 18 and 22, as many as 19 stations recorded their highest daily PM2.5 levels and seven stations their peak PM10 levels since January," said Manoj Kumar, an analyst at the research organisation. With the festive season in full swing, the financial capital`s air quality has deteriorated further, exposing residents to unhealthy pollution levels, and while celebrations draw more people outdoors, the air remains unsafe to breathe, he noted.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Analysis made on the basis of data compiled from CPCB monitoring stations
CREA made this analysis on the basis of data compiled from the Central Pollution Control Board`s (CPCB) monitoring stations. "October 2025 stands out as Mumbai`s most polluted month so far this year, with air quality levels peaking across several parts of the city.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Analysis made on the basis of data compiled from CPCB monitoring stations
CREA made this analysis on the basis of data compiled from the Central Pollution Control Board`s (CPCB) monitoring stations. "October 2025 stands out as Mumbai`s most polluted month so far this year, with air quality levels peaking across several parts of the city.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Amid festive fervour, October emerges as Mumbai`s most polluted month so far in 2025, reveals study Pollution level in Mumbai has spiked sharply, making October the most polluted month of the year so far, according to an analysis done by an independent research organisation. The analysis shared by the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA) on Wednesday highlighted that between October 18 and 22, as many as 19 monitoring stations in Mumbai recorded their highest daily average PM2.5 levels, while seven registered their peak PM10 levels since January. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Amid festive fervour, October emerges as Mumbai`s most polluted month so far in 2025, reveals studyPollution level in Mumbai has spiked sharply, making October the most polluted month of the year so far, according to an analysis done by an independent research organisation. The analysis shared by the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA) on Wednesday highlighted that between October 18 and 22, as many as 19 monitoring stations in Mumbai recorded their highest daily average PM2.5 levels, while seven registered their peak PM10 levels since January. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: MNS, Shiv Sena (UBT) likely to form alliance for local body polls in state
The coming together of the Shiv Sena (UBT) and MNS ahead of the local body polls in Maharashtra, which are to be held before January 31, 2026, is very likely, leaders from both the parties have claimed.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: MNS, Shiv Sena (UBT) likely to form alliance for local body polls in state
The coming together of the Shiv Sena (UBT) and MNS ahead of the local body polls in Maharashtra, which are to be held before January 31, 2026, is very likely, leaders from both the parties have claimed.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Thackeray cousins had addressed joint rally on July 5
However, following the drubbing their parties received in the Maharashtra assembly polls in 2024, both the leaders decided to put behind the acrimony and find a common ground for survival. On July 5, they jointly addressed a rally to oppose the BJP-led Maharashtra government`s decision to introduce Hindi as a third language in primary schools.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Thackeray cousins had addressed joint rally on July 5
However, following the drubbing their parties received in the Maharashtra assembly polls in 2024, both the leaders decided to put behind the acrimony and find a common ground for survival. On July 5, they jointly addressed a rally to oppose the BJP-led Maharashtra government`s decision to introduce Hindi as a third language in primary schools.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Uddhav had inaugurated `Deepotsav` by MNS
As on October 17, when Uddhav inaugurated the `Deepotsav` event organised by the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena, bonhomie between the the two families was on display on Thursday. Raj Thackeray, younger of the two, quit the undivided Shiv Sena in 2005, blaming Uddhav for his exit, and floated the MNS.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Uddhav had inaugurated `Deepotsav` by MNS
As on October 17, when Uddhav inaugurated the `Deepotsav` event organised by the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena, bonhomie between the the two families was on display on Thursday. Raj Thackeray, younger of the two, quit the undivided Shiv Sena in 2005, blaming Uddhav for his exit, and floated the MNS.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Uddhav had visited Raj Thackeray`s house to greet aunt
A day before, Uddhav had visited Raj`s residence in Dadar to greet his aunt and Raj`s mother Kunda Thackeray on her birthday. Uddhav and Raj Thackeray have publicly come together on at least 10 occasions since July when they shared political stage for the first time after parting ways in 2005.&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Uddhav had visited Raj Thackeray`s house to greet aunt
A day before, Uddhav had visited Raj`s residence in Dadar to greet his aunt and Raj`s mother Kunda Thackeray on her birthday. Uddhav and Raj Thackeray have publicly come together on at least 10 occasions since July when they shared political stage for the first time after parting ways in 2005.&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Family occasions bring Thackeray cousins together on successive days Amid buzz over a possible alliance, Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray and his cousin, MNS president Raj Thackeray met once again on Thursday during a family gathering. It was the fifth meeting between the two leaders this month as their families gathered at the residence of Jaijaywanti, Raj`s sister, on the occasion of `Bhaubeej` festival. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Family occasions bring Thackeray cousins together on successive daysAmid buzz over a possible alliance, Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray and his cousin, MNS president Raj Thackeray met once again on Thursday during a family gathering. It was the fifth meeting between the two leaders this month as their families gathered at the residence of Jaijaywanti, Raj`s sister, on the occasion of `Bhaubeej` festival. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: IMD predicts rains, thunderstorm in Mumbai, Thane and parts of Maharashtra; issues yellow alert&nbsp;
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Thursday predicted thunderstorm accompanied with lightning and light to moderate spells of rain with gusty winds were very likely <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-crime-news/article/mumbai-customs-seize-hydroponic-weed-worth-at-rs-20-crore-at-mumbai-airport-3-held-23599815" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Mumbai</a>, Thane and parts of Maharashtra. In a nowcast alert, issued by the IMD Mumbai at 6:30 pm, the weather department said that thunderstorm accompanied with lightning and light to moderate spells of rain with gusty winds reaching 30-40 kmph very likely in Mumbai, Thane, Sindhudurg, Satara, Solapur, Kolhapur, Pune in Maharashtra. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-rains-imd-predicts-rains-thunderstorm-in-mumbai-thane-and-parts-of-maharashtra-issues-yellow-alert-23599933" rel="none">Read more</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: IMD predicts rains, thunderstorm in Mumbai, Thane and parts of Maharashtra; issues yellow alert&nbsp;
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Thursday predicted thunderstorm accompanied with lightning and light to moderate spells of rain with gusty winds were very likely Mumbai, Thane and parts of Maharashtra. In a nowcast alert, issued by the IMD Mumbai at 6:30 pm, the weather department said that thunderstorm accompanied with lightning and light to moderate spells of rain with gusty winds reaching 30-40 kmph very likely in Mumbai, Thane, Sindhudurg, Satara, Solapur, Kolhapur, Pune in Maharashtra. Read more

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Fadnavis has spilled water on Shinde`s dream, says Raut
"This adds to the fear. So, Fadnavis is trying to assert that he won`t step down," said the Congress leader. Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut claimed Fadnavis has spilled water on Shinde`s dream.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Fadnavis has spilled water on Shinde`s dream, says Raut
"This adds to the fear. So, Fadnavis is trying to assert that he won`t step down," said the Congress leader. Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut claimed Fadnavis has spilled water on Shinde`s dream.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Assertion is also a message to BJP leadership, claims Congress leader
"His assertion is also a message to the BJP central leadership that he does not want to leave his post over the apprehension that, as seen in Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, and Uttarakhand, someone else could replace him," said the Congress leader. Sawant claimed efforts are being made to dislodge Fadnavis from the CM`s post. They are frequently visiting Delhi and being entertained there, he added.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Assertion is also a message to BJP leadership, claims Congress leader
"His assertion is also a message to the BJP central leadership that he does not want to leave his post over the apprehension that, as seen in Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, and Uttarakhand, someone else could replace him," said the Congress leader. Sawant claimed efforts are being made to dislodge Fadnavis from the CM`s post. They are frequently visiting Delhi and being entertained there, he added.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Fadnavis had said there will be no new alliance partners
After the 2024 assembly polls, with BJP winning 132 seats, Fadnavis became CM, while Shinde assumed the role of his deputy. Fadnavis on Wednesday had made it clear that there will be no change in the present ruling dispensation. There will be no new partners or swapping of partners, he had added.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Fadnavis had said there will be no new alliance partners
After the 2024 assembly polls, with BJP winning 132 seats, Fadnavis became CM, while Shinde assumed the role of his deputy. Fadnavis on Wednesday had made it clear that there will be no change in the present ruling dispensation. There will be no new partners or swapping of partners, he had added.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: `Fadnavis can`t directly tell Shinde, so he is attempting to communicate indirectly`&nbsp;
"It is an indirect message to those eyeing the CM`s post. He cannot directly speak to Shinde saheb, so he is attempting to communicate indirectly, also signalling to those in his party who closely watch developments," state Congress spokesperson Sachin Sawant told PTI Videos. The ruling Mahayuti alliance in the state has the BJP, Shinde`s Shiv Sena and NCP led by Deputy CM Ajit Pawar as partners. After breaking away from the undivided Sena in 2022, Shinde had become the CM until last year`s assembly polls, with Fadnavis as his deputy.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: `Fadnavis can`t directly tell Shinde, so he is attempting to communicate indirectly`&nbsp;
"It is an indirect message to those eyeing the CM`s post. He cannot directly speak to Shinde saheb, so he is attempting to communicate indirectly, also signalling to those in his party who closely watch developments," state Congress spokesperson Sachin Sawant told PTI Videos. The ruling Mahayuti alliance in the state has the BJP, Shinde`s Shiv Sena and NCP led by Deputy CM Ajit Pawar as partners. After breaking away from the undivided Sena in 2022, Shinde had become the CM until last year`s assembly polls, with Fadnavis as his deputy.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: `CM till 2029` assertion by Fadnavis an indirect message to Shinde, claims Opposition Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has sent out an indirect message to his deputy Eknath Shinde by asserting he would occupy the top post in the state till 2029, claimed the opposition on Thursday. Responding to a question about his role in national politics, Fadnavis had told reporters on Wednesday that Delhi is still far away and that he would continue as Maharashtra CM till 2029. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: `CM till 2029` assertion by Fadnavis an indirect message to Shinde, claims OppositionMaharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has sent out an indirect message to his deputy Eknath Shinde by asserting he would occupy the top post in the state till 2029, claimed the opposition on Thursday. Responding to a question about his role in national politics, Fadnavis had told reporters on Wednesday that Delhi is still far away and that he would continue as Maharashtra CM till 2029. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: `INDIA bloc was created to make Rahul Gandhi PM`
Raut claimed the INDIA bloc was created to make Congress MP Rahul Gandhi the Prime Minister. In a dig at the local Congress leadership, Raut said, "If we have to say anything (on pre-poll alliance) we will talk to Rahul Gandhi, (Congress president) Mallikarjun Kharge, (AICC general secretary) K C Venugopal, (AICC in-charge of Maharashtra) Ramesh Chennithala. There has been no such discussion on this with these four senior leaders."

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: `INDIA bloc was created to make Rahul Gandhi PM`
Raut claimed the INDIA bloc was created to make Congress MP Rahul Gandhi the Prime Minister. In a dig at the local Congress leadership, Raut said, "If we have to say anything (on pre-poll alliance) we will talk to Rahul Gandhi, (Congress president) Mallikarjun Kharge, (AICC general secretary) K C Venugopal, (AICC in-charge of Maharashtra) Ramesh Chennithala. There has been no such discussion on this with these four senior leaders."

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Won`t take any stand that puts allies in trouble, says Raut
"If anyone has taken a different position over the BMC or local body polls then it is their lookout. We will not take any stand or make any statement that will put our allies in trouble. Raj Thackeray has an independent party. We have to defeat the BJP and save Mumbai from going into the jaws of (the) Adani (group)," he added. The Congress must understand this is a fight to "save" democracy, the Constitution and Mumbai. Marathi `manoos` (Marathi-speaking people) will view favourably if Opposition parties stood united, averred the Shiv Sena (UBT) leader.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Won`t take any stand that puts allies in trouble, says Raut
"If anyone has taken a different position over the BMC or local body polls then it is their lookout. We will not take any stand or make any statement that will put our allies in trouble. Raj Thackeray has an independent party. We have to defeat the BJP and save Mumbai from going into the jaws of (the) Adani (group)," he added. The Congress must understand this is a fight to "save" democracy, the Constitution and Mumbai. Marathi `manoos` (Marathi-speaking people) will view favourably if Opposition parties stood united, averred the Shiv Sena (UBT) leader.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Raut made the comments in response to Congress leader Bhai Jagtap`s statement on no alliance with MNS
Raut was responding to comments by Jagtap, a former Mumbai Congress president, that his party will have no truck with the MNS or the Shiv Sena (UBT) for the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections. The MVA comprises the Congress, Shiv Sena (UBT) and NCP (SP).

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Raut made the comments in response to Congress leader Bhai Jagtap`s statement on no alliance with MNS
Raut was responding to comments by Jagtap, a former Mumbai Congress president, that his party will have no truck with the MNS or the Shiv Sena (UBT) for the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections. The MVA comprises the Congress, Shiv Sena (UBT) and NCP (SP).

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Congress` Marathi leadership must seriously think of "impending danger" to Mumbai, says Raut
"I will not express any opinion on who is saying what. The Congress is our ally of the INDIA bloc and the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA). The INDIA bloc and MVA do not exist because of one party. There are other parties in it like the Congress," Raut stressed. The Congress` Marathi leadership must seriously think of "impending danger" to Mumbai, he said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Congress` Marathi leadership must seriously think of "impending danger" to Mumbai, says Raut
"I will not express any opinion on who is saying what. The Congress is our ally of the INDIA bloc and the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA). The INDIA bloc and MVA do not exist because of one party. There are other parties in it like the Congress," Raut stressed. The Congress` Marathi leadership must seriously think of "impending danger" to Mumbai, he said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Opposition needs to defeat the BJP and "save" Mumbai, says Raut
The Rajya Sabha member maintained that if his party has to talk about a pre-poll alliance, it will approach the central leadership of the Congress. Talking to reporters here, Raut said the Opposition needs to defeat the BJP and "save" Mumbai.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Opposition needs to defeat the BJP and "save" Mumbai, says Raut
The Rajya Sabha member maintained that if his party has to talk about a pre-poll alliance, it will approach the central leadership of the Congress. Talking to reporters here, Raut said the Opposition needs to defeat the BJP and "save" Mumbai.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Raut bats for opposition unity ahead of polls, asks Cong Marathi leadership to help `save` Mumbai Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut on Thursday emphasised on Opposition unity and need to defeat the BJP in the upcoming civic polls in Maharashtra as he asked the Marathi leadership in the Congress to see the "impending danger" to Mumbai and "save" the city. Raut`s comments came after Congress MLC Bhai Jagtap`s remarks that the Grand Old Party will not ally either with the Shiv Sena (UBT) or the Raj Thackeray-led Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) for the Mumbai civic polls. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Raut bats for opposition unity ahead of polls, asks Cong Marathi leadership to help `save` MumbaiShiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut on Thursday emphasised on Opposition unity and need to defeat the BJP in the upcoming civic polls in Maharashtra as he asked the Marathi leadership in the Congress to see the "impending danger" to Mumbai and "save" the city. Raut`s comments came after Congress MLC Bhai Jagtap`s remarks that the Grand Old Party will not ally either with the Shiv Sena (UBT) or the Raj Thackeray-led Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) for the Mumbai civic polls. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Woman residing outside Maharashtra with partner citing threat
After a preliminary inquiry, the police found out that the woman was residing outside Maharashtra with her partner. The woman had expressed apprehensions about their safety as her parents and relatives were against the relationship.&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Woman residing outside Maharashtra with partner citing threat
After a preliminary inquiry, the police found out that the woman was residing outside Maharashtra with her partner. The woman had expressed apprehensions about their safety as her parents and relatives were against the relationship.&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: HC directs Mumbai Police to co-ordinate with local cops and ensure woman`s protection
The HC directed Mumbai`s Vakola police station to interact with the local police station of the area where the woman is presently residing and ensure her protection there. The woman`s father had lodged a missing person complaint with the Vakola police in April.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: HC directs Mumbai Police to co-ordinate with local cops and ensure woman`s protection
The HC directed Mumbai`s Vakola police station to interact with the local police station of the area where the woman is presently residing and ensure her protection there. The woman`s father had lodged a missing person complaint with the Vakola police in April.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: `As woman apprehends threat from family, she needs to be protected`
"She is an adult and is free to make her own decisions. In this situation, nothing survives in the petition," the court said. The bench noted that since the woman apprehends a threat from her family, she needs to be protected.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: `As woman apprehends threat from family, she needs to be protected`
"She is an adult and is free to make her own decisions. In this situation, nothing survives in the petition," the court said. The bench noted that since the woman apprehends a threat from her family, she needs to be protected.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: `Left house on free will, family creating hurdles,` claims woman
She told HC that she left her house on her own free will, as her family was creating hurdles and had not accepted her relationship with her partner. She told the court that she was three months pregnant and wanted to marry her partner and settle down.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: `Left house on free will, family creating hurdles,` claims woman
She told HC that she left her house on her own free will, as her family was creating hurdles and had not accepted her relationship with her partner. She told the court that she was three months pregnant and wanted to marry her partner and settle down.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Father had filed plea claiming woman was missing
In its order passed last week, the court disposed of the habeas corpus (produce the person) petition filed by the woman`s father, who had claimed that his daughter had been missing since April. The woman, now living with her partner outside Maharashtra, was produced before the court earlier this month.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Father had filed plea claiming woman was missing
In its order passed last week, the court disposed of the habeas corpus (produce the person) petition filed by the woman`s father, who had claimed that his daughter had been missing since April. The woman, now living with her partner outside Maharashtra, was produced before the court earlier this month.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: HC orders police protection as pregnant woman wanting to marry partner cites threat from her family The Bombay High Court has directed the police to ensure protection to a 31-year-old pregnant woman from a minority community, who fled her home to marry her partner, after she cited threats from her family. A bench of Justices Sarang Kotwal and Shyam Chandak said that since the woman was an adult, she was free to make her own decisions even though her family had not accepted her relationship. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: HC orders police protection as pregnant woman wanting to marry partner cites threat from her familyThe Bombay High Court has directed the police to ensure protection to a 31-year-old pregnant woman from a minority community, who fled her home to marry her partner, after she cited threats from her family. A bench of Justices Sarang Kotwal and Shyam Chandak said that since the woman was an adult, she was free to make her own decisions even though her family had not accepted her relationship. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: 3kg mephedrone recovered from Vikhroli
Further searches at related locations revealed a deeper network. The officers raided a house on Vikhroli Road and recovered 3 kg of Mephedrone valued at Rs 6 lakh along with Rs 3.68 lakh in cash. The house belonged to Lalitnath Singh alias LC (25).

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: 3kg mephedrone recovered from Vikhroli
Further searches at related locations revealed a deeper network. The officers raided a house on Vikhroli Road and recovered 3 kg of Mephedrone valued at Rs 6 lakh along with Rs 3.68 lakh in cash. The house belonged to Lalitnath Singh alias LC (25).

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: A tip-off led to midnight raid in mephedrone case
<a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-crime-news/article/ncb-busts-clandestine-drug-lab-in-mumbai-seizes-rs-50-crore-worth-of-mephedrone-23507626" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">NCB </a>officers said, "A tip-off led to a midnight raid by NCB Mumbai&rsquo;s Unit-7 near Ghatkopar Metro Station on Lal Bahadur Shastri (LBS) Road at Pantnagar on February 16 last year. The operation resulted in the arrest of 15 accused, including a woman identified as Jyoti Chavan.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: A tip-off led to midnight raid in mephedrone case
NCB officers said, "A tip-off led to a midnight raid by NCB Mumbai&rsquo;s Unit-7 near Ghatkopar Metro Station on Lal Bahadur Shastri (LBS) Road at Pantnagar on February 16 last year. The operation resulted in the arrest of 15 accused, including a woman identified as Jyoti Chavan.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Rs 252-crore mephedrone haul: Key accused deported from Dubai; in police custody
The Mumbai police have arrested a key accused in a Rs 252-crore mephedrone seizure case after his deportation from Dubai, officials said on Thursday. Mohammed Salim Mohammed Sohail Shaikh was apprehended in Dubai by "sister agencies" a few days ago and was subsequently brought to Mumbai, an official said. A Red Corner Notice had been issued against Shaikh, the official said. Shaikh was trying to set up drug manufacturing factories across the country and exploring ways to distribute mephedrone, a powerful synthetic stimulant often sold as a recreational drug, an official said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Rs 252-crore mephedrone haul: Key accused deported from Dubai; in police custody
The Mumbai police have arrested a key accused in a Rs 252-crore mephedrone seizure case after his deportation from Dubai, officials said on Thursday. Mohammed Salim Mohammed Sohail Shaikh was apprehended in Dubai by "sister agencies" a few days ago and was subsequently brought to Mumbai, an official said. A Red Corner Notice had been issued against Shaikh, the official said. Shaikh was trying to set up drug manufacturing factories across the country and exploring ways to distribute mephedrone, a powerful synthetic stimulant often sold as a recreational drug, an official said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Seven injured as BEST bus collides with tempo on Airoli Bridge
Seven people were injured on Thursday morning in a collision between a BEST bus and a tempo on Airoli Bridge, officials said. According to the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), the accident was first reported at 10:05 am, with updates received at 12:30 pm from the Assistant Medical Officer (AMO) of Veer Savarkar Hospital, Mulund. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-seven-injured-as-best-bus-collides-with-tempo-on-airoli-bridge-23599889">Read more.</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Seven injured as BEST bus collides with tempo on Airoli Bridge
Seven people were injured on Thursday morning in a collision between a BEST bus and a tempo on Airoli Bridge, officials said. According to the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), the accident was first reported at 10:05 am, with updates received at 12:30 pm from the Assistant Medical Officer (AMO) of Veer Savarkar Hospital, Mulund. Read more.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Fire breaks out at commercial building in Jogeshwari, no injuries reported
A major fire erupted at a 14-storey commercial building in Mumbai`s Jogeshwari area on Thursday morning, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) said. No injuries have been reported so far. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-fire-breaks-out-at-building-in-jogeshwari-no-injuries-reported-23599876">Read more.</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Fire breaks out at commercial building in Jogeshwari, no injuries reported
A major fire erupted at a 14-storey commercial building in Mumbai`s Jogeshwari area on Thursday morning, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) said. No injuries have been reported so far. Read more.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: 10-year-old girl rescued from bonded labour; one booked
The police in Maharashtra`s <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/brick-kiln-owner-booked-for-forcing-13-year-old-girl-into-bonded-labour-in-thane-district-23597305" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Palghar district</a> have registered a case against a woman for allegedly forcing a ten-year-old tribal girl into bonded domestic labour, an official said on Thursday, reported news agency PTI. The girl, a resident of Wada taluka, belongs to the tribal Katkari community. She was in the care of her grandparents after her father`s death, as her mother had abandoned her, reported PTI.
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Mumbai News LIVE Updates: 10-year-old girl rescued from bonded labour; one booked
The police in Maharashtra`s Palghar district have registered a case against a woman for allegedly forcing a ten-year-old tribal girl into bonded domestic labour, an official said on Thursday, reported news agency PTI. The girl, a resident of Wada taluka, belongs to the tribal Katkari community. She was in the care of her grandparents after her father`s death, as her mother had abandoned her, reported PTI.
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Mumbai News LIVE Updates: 10-year-old girl rescued from bonded labour; one booked
The police in Maharashtra`s <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/brick-kiln-owner-booked-for-forcing-13-year-old-girl-into-bonded-labour-in-thane-district-23597305" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Palghar district</a> have registered a case against a woman for allegedly forcing a ten-year-old tribal girl into bonded domestic labour, an official said on Thursday, reported news agency PTI.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: 10-year-old girl rescued from bonded labour; one booked
The police in Maharashtra`s Palghar district have registered a case against a woman for allegedly forcing a ten-year-old tribal girl into bonded domestic labour, an official said on Thursday, reported news agency PTI.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Three held with Rs 6 lakh gutka, banned tobacco products in Palghar district
Three persons were arrested after the police in Maharashtra`s Palghar district recovered gutka and banned tobacco products valued at Rs 6 lakh from them, reported news agency PTI. Acting on inputs, the local crime branch on August 28 searched a tempo parked near a dhaba in the <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-crime-news/article/maharashtra-two-truck-drivers-held-with-gutka-consignments-valued-at-rs-1-23-cr-in-palghar-23586579" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Talasari area</a>.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Three held with Rs 6 lakh gutka, banned tobacco products in Palghar district
Three persons were arrested after the police in Maharashtra`s Palghar district recovered gutka and banned tobacco products valued at Rs 6 lakh from them, reported news agency PTI. Acting on inputs, the local crime branch on August 28 searched a tempo parked near a dhaba in the Talasari area.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai Police seizes gutka worth Rs 46 lakh
The cops seized various brands of banned gutka and tobacco products, valued at about Rs 46 lakh, and booked two persons, identified as Nilesh Chalwade (35) and Satyaban Behra (32),

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai Police seizes gutka worth Rs 46 lakh
The cops seized various brands of banned gutka and tobacco products, valued at about Rs 46 lakh, and booked two persons, identified as Nilesh Chalwade (35) and Satyaban Behra (32),

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Gutka, banned tobacco products worth Rs 46 lakh seized in Thane
The police have seized gutka and banned tobacco products valued at nearly Rs 46 lakh in Maharashtra`s <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-crime-news/article/gutka-worth-rs-17-5-lakh-seized-en-route-from-gujarat-to-mumbai-one-arrested-23597585" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Thane city</a>, an official said on Thursday, reported news agency PTI. Acting on a tip-off about the sale of the contraband from a residential property in the Kasarwadavali area, the police raided the premises on Tuesday,

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Gutka, banned tobacco products worth Rs 46 lakh seized in Thane
The police have seized gutka and banned tobacco products valued at nearly Rs 46 lakh in Maharashtra`s Thane city, an official said on Thursday, reported news agency PTI. Acting on a tip-off about the sale of the contraband from a residential property in the Kasarwadavali area, the police raided the premises on Tuesday,

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Speculations around MNS and Shiv Sena (UBT) merging intensifies
Following the drubbing their parties received in the <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/bombay-hc-rejects-plea-claiming-discrepancies-in-maharashtra-assembly-elections-2024-23578686" rel="nofollow">Maharashtra assembly polls in 2024</a> , both leaders decided to put behind the acrimony and find a common ground for survival. The coming together of the two parties ahead of the rural and urban body polls in Maharashtra, which are to be held before January 31, 2026, is a mere formality now, Sena as well as MNS leaders have claimed.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Speculations around MNS and Shiv Sena (UBT) merging intensifies
Following the drubbing their parties received in the Maharashtra assembly polls in 2024 , both leaders decided to put behind the acrimony and find a common ground for survival. The coming together of the two parties ahead of the rural and urban body polls in Maharashtra, which are to be held before January 31, 2026, is a mere formality now, Sena as well as MNS leaders have claimed.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Uddhav and Raj Thackeray meets for the 8th time before BMC polls
This was the eighth interaction between the Thackeray cousins, once bitter rivals, since they came together in July to oppose the <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/amp/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/ladki-bahin-yojana-maharashtra-opposition-alleges-rs-164-crore-scam-in-ladki-bahin-yojana-of-state-demands-probe-23599822" rel="nofollow">Maharashtra government`s</a> decision to introduce Hindi as a third language in primary schools.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Uddhav and Raj Thackeray meets for the 8th time before BMC polls
This was the eighth interaction between the Thackeray cousins, once bitter rivals, since they came together in July to oppose the Maharashtra government`s decision to introduce Hindi as a third language in primary schools.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Uddhav Thackeray visits Raj Thackeray`s residence
Amid buzz over a possible alliance, Shiv Sena (UBT) chief <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/amp/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-uddhav-s-mi-punha-yein-jibe-at-cm-fadnavis-sparks-nashik-heat-23599680" rel="nofollow">Uddhav Thackeray</a> on Wednesday visited the residence of his cousin and MNS president Raj Thackeray in their fourth meeting this month.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Uddhav Thackeray visits Raj Thackeray`s residence
Amid buzz over a possible alliance, Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray on Wednesday visited the residence of his cousin and MNS president Raj Thackeray in their fourth meeting this month.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Clyde Crasto demanded that Chief Minister <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/will-continue-as-maharashtra-cm-till-2029-delhi-is-still-far-away-says-maharashtra-cm-fadnavis-23599788" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Devendra Fadnavis</a> should take responsibility and order an SIT probe
Clyde Crasto demanded that Chief Minister <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/will-continue-as-maharashtra-cm-till-2029-delhi-is-still-far-away-says-maharashtra-cm-fadnavis-23599788" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Devendra Fadnavis</a> take responsibility and order an SIT probe, the news agency reported. Joining in, Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray alleged a scam worth Rs 164 crore, suggesting political collusion and misuse of government machinery.
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Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Clyde Crasto demanded that Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis should take responsibility and order an SIT probe
Clyde Crasto demanded that Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis take responsibility and order an SIT probe, the news agency reported. Joining in, Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray alleged a scam worth Rs 164 crore, suggesting political collusion and misuse of government machinery.
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Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Shiv Sena (UBT) demands SIT Into alleged irregularities
Shiv Sena (UBT) has demanded a Special Investigation Team (SIT) inquiry into alleged irregularities, claiming the scheme was used to influence voters ahead of the 2024 Assembly elections.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Shiv Sena (UBT) demands SIT Into alleged irregularities
Shiv Sena (UBT) has demanded a Special Investigation Team (SIT) inquiry into alleged irregularities, claiming the scheme was used to influence voters ahead of the 2024 Assembly elections.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Maharashtra Opposition alleges scam in `Ladki Bahin Yojana`, demands probe
The Sharad Pawar-led Nationalist Congress Party (NCP SP) has accused the <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-congress-leader-bhai-jagtap-says-party-to-go-solo-in-bmc-elections-23599776" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Maharashtra</a> government of orchestrating a scam through the `Ladki Bahin Yojana`, a state welfare scheme intended to support women from low-income households.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Maharashtra Opposition alleges scam in `Ladki Bahin Yojana`, demands probe
The Sharad Pawar-led Nationalist Congress Party (NCP SP) has accused the Maharashtra government of orchestrating a scam through the `Ladki Bahin Yojana`, a state welfare scheme intended to support women from low-income households.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai Police return stolen, lost valuables worth over Rs 13 crore to rightful owners
<a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-crime-news/article/man-abducted-forced-to-hand-over-cash-and-gold-worth-nearly-rs-80-lakh-in-mumbai-6-including-dog-trainer-goldsmith-held-23599186" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Mumbai Police</a> have returned lost and stolen valuables, including gold jewellery and mobile phones, worth over Rs 13 crore to their rightful owners across the city, officials said on Wednesday, reported the PTI.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai Police return stolen, lost valuables worth over Rs 13 crore to rightful owners
Mumbai Police have returned lost and stolen valuables, including gold jewellery and mobile phones, worth over Rs 13 crore to their rightful owners across the city, officials said on Wednesday, reported the PTI.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Ambadas Danve on Thursday called the BJP an &ldquo;opportunist party,&rdquo; claiming it wants alliances only in areas where it lacks strength, particularly in Mumbai. We are closing the LIVE Blog now

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