Mumbai News LIVE Updates: 15 Maharashtra Police personnel killed in IED blast in May 2019 in the attack
Fifteen members of the Maharashtra police`s Quick Response Team and the driver were killed when Naxalites blew up their vehicle in Gadchiroli district on May 1, 2019.&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: 15 Maharashtra Police personnel killed in IED blast in May 2019 in the attack
Fifteen members of the Maharashtra police`s Quick Response Team and the driver were killed when Naxalites blew up their vehicle in Gadchiroli district on May 1, 2019.&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Supreme Court reinstates MCOCA charges against four accused
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Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Supreme Court reinstates MCOCA charges against four accused



Last month, the apex court set aside the high court order, paving the way for framing charges against them under the MCOCA. A trial in a criminal case starts once charges are framed.




Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Bombay HC discharges four accused from MCOCA charges; NIA moves SC
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<div class="z-0 flex min-h-[46px] justify-start">But the case against Sathyanarayana Rani alias Kiran, Parasram Tulavi, Somsay Madavi and Kisan Hidami was separated as they challenged the invocation of the Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA) against them. Accepting their contention, the Bombay High Court discharged them from MCOCA offences. The National Investigation Agency, which had probed the blast, challenged the order before the Supreme Court.</div>
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Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Bombay HC discharges four accused from MCOCA charges; NIA moves SC



But the case against Sathyanarayana Rani alias Kiran, Parasram Tulavi, Somsay Madavi and Kisan Hidami was separated as they challenged the invocation of the Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA) against them. Accepting their contention, the Bombay High Court discharged them from MCOCA offences. The National Investigation Agency, which had probed the blast, challenged the order before the Supreme Court.




Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Charges framed against four remaining accused in 2019 Gadchiroli blast after SC order A special NIA court in Mumbai on Friday framed charges against four remaining accused in the case related to the blast carried out by Naxalites in eastern Maharashtra`s Gadchiroli district in May 2019, killing 15 police personnel and a civilian driver. The court had in May 2024 framed charges against four of the eight accused. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Charges framed against four remaining accused in 2019 Gadchiroli blast after SC orderA special NIA court in Mumbai on Friday framed charges against four remaining accused in the case related to the blast carried out by Naxalites in eastern Maharashtra`s Gadchiroli district in May 2019, killing 15 police personnel and a civilian driver. The court had in May 2024 framed charges against four of the eight accused. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Fadnavis announces withdrawal of cases against airport name protestors to protect employment opportunities
Fadnavis also said cases registered against activists who had protested with regard to the name of the airport will be withdrawn to ensure their employment opportunities at the airport are not affected. Cases filed during the COVID period will also be withdrawn following due judicial procedure, the CM said.&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Fadnavis announces withdrawal of cases against airport name protestors to protect employment opportunities
Fadnavis also said cases registered against activists who had protested with regard to the name of the airport will be withdrawn to ensure their employment opportunities at the airport are not affected. Cases filed during the COVID period will also be withdrawn following due judicial procedure, the CM said.&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Centre likely to approve renaming of Pune and Aurangabad airports under new airport naming policy, says official
The Centre is finalising its policy on airport naming, and under the new guidelines, the approval is expected soon. The three proposals are under consideration by the Central government and are expected to be cleared shortly in line with state requests and new policies, he added. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Centre likely to approve renaming of Pune and Aurangabad airports under new airport naming policy, says official
The Centre is finalising its policy on airport naming, and under the new guidelines, the approval is expected soon. The three proposals are under consideration by the Central government and are expected to be cleared shortly in line with state requests and new policies, he added. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: `Renamed Pune and Aurangabad airports&rsquo; official announcement to coincide with start of passenger operations`
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Mumbai News LIVE Updates: `Renamed Pune and Aurangabad airports&rsquo; official announcement to coincide with start of passenger operations`



"The official name announcement will coincide with the commencement of passenger operations. During the interim "dry run" period, advance bookings and technical readiness procedures will be conducted," Fadnavis said. The decision for renaming was cleared by both Houses of the state legislature and approved by the state cabinet before being sent to the Central government, Fadnavis said.




Mumbai News LIVE Updates: State government set to rename Pune and Aurangabad airports after Sant Tukaram and Chhatrapati Sambhaji
He also informed that approvals for renaming Pune and Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar airports will also be granted soon, adding the state government`s intent remains unchanged and the Union government has no objection to the naming. Pune airport is proposed to be named after Jagadguru Sant Tukaram, while Aurangabad airport will be named after Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj. The state government had earlier renamed Aurangabad district as Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: State government set to rename Pune and Aurangabad airports after Sant Tukaram and Chhatrapati Sambhaji
He also informed that approvals for renaming Pune and Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar airports will also be granted soon, adding the state government`s intent remains unchanged and the Union government has no objection to the naming. Pune airport is proposed to be named after Jagadguru Sant Tukaram, while Aurangabad airport will be named after Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj. The state government had earlier renamed Aurangabad district as Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Centre has approved Maharashtra govt proposal to name Navi Mumbai airport after DB Patil, says Fadnavis Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Friday said Navi Mumbai International Airport will be named after late DB Patil, a politician and social activist widely hailed for his work that ensured project-affected persons in the region received rightful compensation. "While granting permission for the airport construction earlier, the centre had approved the name `Navi Mumbai International Airport`. With the proposed renaming, it will now be officially known as `Loknete DB Patil Navi Mumbai International Airport`. Prime Minister Narnedra Modi has approved the state`s proposal," Fadnavis said. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Centre has approved Maharashtra govt proposal to name Navi Mumbai airport after DB Patil, says FadnavisMaharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Friday said Navi Mumbai International Airport will be named after late DB Patil, a politician and social activist widely hailed for his work that ensured project-affected persons in the region received rightful compensation. "While granting permission for the airport construction earlier, the centre had approved the name `Navi Mumbai International Airport`. With the proposed renaming, it will now be officially known as `Loknete DB Patil Navi Mumbai International Airport`. Prime Minister Narnedra Modi has approved the state`s proposal," Fadnavis said. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Minor stabs UP Man, succumbed to injuries later
During heated arguments that ensued, the <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/south-mumbai-minor-trapped-in-sextortion-nightmare-by-uk-based-predator-23596945" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">minor </a>repeatedly stabbed Devendra Chauhan, while the other two held him. The victim later succumbed to injuries at Mayo Hospital, they said, adding the accused were nabbed within hours of the attack.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Minor stabs UP Man, succumbed to injuries later
During heated arguments that ensued, the minor repeatedly stabbed Devendra Chauhan, while the other two held him. The victim later succumbed to injuries at Mayo Hospital, they said, adding the accused were nabbed within hours of the attack.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Minor remains detained, officials says
Two of the accused have been <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-crime-news/article/mumbai-dance-instructor-arrested-for-raping-32-year-old-in-aarey-23596944" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">arrested</a>, while the minor has been detained, they said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Minor remains detained, officials says
Two of the accused have been arrested, while the minor has been detained, they said.

Mumbai News LIVE updates: UP man stabbed to death in Nagpur
A 26-year-old man originally hailing from <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/news/india-news/article/uttar-pradesh-nine-people-injured-by-high-voltage-wire-in-siddharthnagar-23596977" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Uttar Pradesh </a>was stabbed to death allegedly by three persons, one of them a minor, during a Durga idol immersion procession in Nagpur over an old dispute, police said on Friday.

Mumbai News LIVE updates: UP man stabbed to death in Nagpur
A 26-year-old man originally hailing from Uttar Pradesh was stabbed to death allegedly by three persons, one of them a minor, during a Durga idol immersion procession in Nagpur over an old dispute, police said on Friday.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Introduction of e-bonds will be a turning point for Maharashtra`s economy
The introduction of e-bonds will bring a major transformation. Though it may appear small, this is a <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai-guide/things-to-do/article/turning-back-the-clock-new-exhibition-explores-vikhrolis-1950s-community-initiatives-23596617?button=next" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">turning </a>point for Maharashtra`s economy," he said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Introduction of e-bonds will be a turning point for Maharashtra`s economy
The introduction of e-bonds will bring a major transformation. Though it may appear small, this is a turning point for Maharashtra`s economy," he said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Adoption of e-bond system would simplify procedures and accelerate trade operations
The decision would simplify procedures and accelerate trade operations, marking an important step in modernising the state`s <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/news/india-news/article/nirmala-sitharaman-emphasises-indias-economic-strength-and-urges-global-inclusivity-23597003" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">economy</a>, he said. "Currently, 3,000 to 4,000 bonds are issued every month for import-export operations, amounting to over 40,000 annually.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Adoption of e-bond system would simplify procedures and accelerate trade operations
The decision would simplify procedures and accelerate trade operations, marking an important step in modernising the state`s economy, he said. "Currently, 3,000 to 4,000 bonds are issued every month for import-export operations, amounting to over 40,000 annually.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Maharashtra would be the 16th state to adoption of the e-bond system in the country
With the <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/buzz/article/stellar-fights-resistance-link-holds-blockdag-adoption-surges-as-the-x1-app-hits-3m-daily-users-7473" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">adoption </a>of the e-bond system, Maharashtra has become the 16th state in the country to do so, Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule said in a statement.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Maharashtra would be the 16th state to adoption of the e-bond system in the country
With the adoption of the e-bond system, Maharashtra has become the 16th state in the country to do so, Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule said in a statement.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Maharashtra government introduces e-bond` system for import and export transactions
In a move aimed at simplifying trade and boosting business efficiency, the <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/maharashtra-24-7-policy-shiv-sena-ubt-leader-aaditya-thackeray-questions-bjp-over-reintroducing-mumbai-24-7-policy-23597061" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Maharashtra </a>government on Friday introduced a new `e-bond` system for import and export transactions, replacing the traditional stamp paper bonds.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Maharashtra government introduces e-bond` system for import and export transactions
In a move aimed at simplifying trade and boosting business efficiency, the Maharashtra government on Friday introduced a new `e-bond` system for import and export transactions, replacing the traditional stamp paper bonds.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Passenger safety remains our highest priority, states MMRCL
"We regret the inconvenience caused to <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/news/india-news/article/delhi-airport-rolls-out-e-arrival-cards-for-foreign-travellers-from-october-1-23596593" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">passengers </a>and appreciate their cooperation. Passenger safety remains our highest priority, and necessary protocols were promptly followed," the statement read.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Passenger safety remains our highest priority, states MMRCL
"We regret the inconvenience caused to passengers and appreciate their cooperation. Passenger safety remains our highest priority, and necessary protocols were promptly followed," the statement read.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: MMRCL spokesperson deny occurrence of fire on train
While the statement did not specify the nature of the problem, some passengers complained about smoke on the train. An MMRCL spokesperson, however, denied there was a <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-metro-updates-technical-snag-on-mumbai-metro-aqua-line-3-causes-fire-scare-in-santacruz-train-evacuated-23597046" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">fire </a>or smoke on the train.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: MMRCL spokesperson deny occurrence of fire on train
While the statement did not specify the nature of the problem, some passengers complained about smoke on the train. An MMRCL spokesperson, however, denied there was a fire or smoke on the train.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Metro train develops snap while approaching Santacruz station
The train heading towards Acharya Atre Chowk on the Mumbai <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/bhopal-trader-duped-of-rs-19-lakh-in-mumbai-men-s-wear-supply-scam-23596943" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Metro </a>Line-3 developed a snag while approaching the Santacruz station around 2.44 pm, the agency said in a release.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Metro train develops snap while approaching Santacruz station
The train heading towards Acharya Atre Chowk on the Mumbai Metro Line-3 developed a snag while approaching the Santacruz station around 2.44 pm, the agency said in a release.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: MMRCL evacuates Worli-bound underground metro train due to technical issue
A Worli-bound underground <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-metro-returns-to-colaba-95-years-after-last-train-departed-23596798" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">metro </a>train was evacuated on Friday afternoon after it developed a "technical issue", the Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation Ltd (MMRCL) said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: MMRCL evacuates Worli-bound underground metro train due to technical issue
A Worli-bound underground metro train was evacuated on Friday afternoon after it developed a "technical issue", the Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation Ltd (MMRCL) said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Boy declared dead during treatment, says officials
The boy was rushed to a nearby hospital, where he was declared <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-crime-news/article/mumbai-labourer-killed-another-injured-in-mankhurd-clash-over-electricity-dispute-23596643" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">dead </a>during treatment, the official said, adding that they are trying to ascertain the exact sequence of events and the reasons behind the lift malfunction.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Boy declared dead during treatment, says officials
The boy was rushed to a nearby hospital, where he was declared dead during treatment, the official said, adding that they are trying to ascertain the exact sequence of events and the reasons behind the lift malfunction.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Fire personnel extricates the child from the lift.
The fire personnel first broke open the lift control room door and disconnected the power <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/bhopal-trader-duped-of-rs-19-lakh-in-mumbai-men-s-wear-supply-scam-23596943" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">supply </a>to prevent any further movement. They then lowered the lift and extricated the child, he said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Fire personnel extricates the child from the lift.
The fire personnel first broke open the lift control room door and disconnected the power supply to prevent any further movement. They then lowered the lift and extricated the child, he said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Fire officials arrive at the spot on recieving a call
According to fire officials, they received a call about a <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/uddhav-rains-fire-on-bjp-hints-at-mns-tie-up-vows-white-paper-on-mumbai-loot-23596940?news-world-news-article-breakingnews" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">child </a>being trapped inside a lift, following which a team was sent to the spot.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Fire officials arrive at the spot on recieving a call
According to fire officials, they received a call about a child being trapped inside a lift, following which a team was sent to the spot.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Boy dies after getting trapped inside a lift in Pune
A 12-year-old boy died after getting trapped in a lift of a housing society in <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/news/india-news/article/maharashtra-12-year-old-boy-dies-after-getting-trapped-in-lift-of-housing-society-in-pune-23597041" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Pune</a>, police said on Friday. The incident occurred around 5 pm on Thursday at Ram Smruti Cooperative Society in the Charholi Budruk area of the city.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Boy dies after getting trapped inside a lift in Pune
A 12-year-old boy died after getting trapped in a lift of a housing society in Pune, police said on Friday. The incident occurred around 5 pm on Thursday at Ram Smruti Cooperative Society in the Charholi Budruk area of the city.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: The amount provided will undoubtedly prove beneficial for Maharashtra, says Pawar
"With the upcoming <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/lifestyle/culture/article/indian-sneaker-festival-2025-check-shoes-complete-music-lineup-venue-time-ticket-details-23597011" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">festival </a>season, and to enable the state to ramp up capital expenditure and provide adequate funding for our welfare and development schemes, this amount will undoubtedly prove beneficial for Maharashtra," Pawar said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: The amount provided will undoubtedly prove beneficial for Maharashtra, says Pawar
"With the upcoming festival season, and to enable the state to ramp up capital expenditure and provide adequate funding for our welfare and development schemes, this amount will undoubtedly prove beneficial for Maharashtra," Pawar said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Pawar thanks PM Modi and Finance Minister
Ajit Pawar thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Finance Minister <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/news/india-news/article/nirmala-sitharaman-emphasises-indias-economic-strength-and-urges-global-inclusivity-23597003" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Nirmala </a>Sitharaman for releasing the funds.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Pawar thanks PM Modi and Finance Minister
Ajit Pawar thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman for releasing the funds.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Centre releases an additional instalment of tax devolutionto state governments
The <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/news/india-news/article/centre-approves-opening-of-57-new-kendriya-vidyalayas-over-86000-students-to-benefit-23596740" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Centre </a>on Wednesday said it has released an additional instalment of tax devolution of Rs 1,01,603 crore to state governments to enable them to accelerate capital spending and finance their development/welfare-related expenditure.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Centre releases an additional instalment of tax devolutionto state governments
The Centre on Wednesday said it has released an additional instalment of tax devolution of Rs 1,01,603 crore to state governments to enable them to accelerate capital spending and finance their development/welfare-related expenditure.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Maharashtra has received an advance instalment of Rs 6,418 crore from the Central
Maharashtra has received an advance instalment of Rs 6,418 crore from the Central government, as part of tax devolution ahead of the festive season, Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar has said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Maharashtra has received an advance instalment of Rs 6,418 crore from the Central
Maharashtra has received an advance instalment of Rs 6,418 crore from the Central government, as part of tax devolution ahead of the festive season, Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar has said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Deputy CM Ajit Pawar sanctions Rs 200 crore for strengthening laboratory infrastructure
New food testing laboratories in Nagpur, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar and Pune have been completed and will be inaugurated soon, he said. A proposal for 250 additional staff has also been submitted, and Deputy Chief Minister Ajit <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/maharashtra-ajit-pawar-calls-for-conservation-of-beeds-kankaleshwar-temple-announces-funds-for-restoration-23596734?sunday-mid-day-article-breakingnews" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Pawar</a>, who also holds the finance portfolio, has sanctioned Rs 200 crore for strengthening laboratory infrastructure, Zirwal said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Deputy CM Ajit Pawar sanctions Rs 200 crore for strengthening laboratory infrastructure
New food testing laboratories in Nagpur, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar and Pune have been completed and will be inaugurated soon, he said. A proposal for 250 additional staff has also been submitted, and Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, who also holds the finance portfolio, has sanctioned Rs 200 crore for strengthening laboratory infrastructure, Zirwal said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Out of 554 tested samples, 11 deemed unsafe, Zirawal tells reporters&nbsp;
Samples of milk, khoya, ghee, edible oil, sweets, dry fruits and chocolates were collected, and of the 554 tested samples, 513 were found to be standard, 26 substandard, four had labelling defects, while 11 were deemed <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/62-unsafe-classrooms-in-29-zilla-parishad-schools-razed-in-maharashtras-palghar-district-23594349" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">unsafe</a>, he said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Out of 554 tested samples, 11 deemed unsafe, Zirawal tells reporters&nbsp;
Samples of milk, khoya, ghee, edible oil, sweets, dry fruits and chocolates were collected, and of the 554 tested samples, 513 were found to be standard, 26 substandard, four had labelling defects, while 11 were deemed unsafe, he said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: FDA department has so far inspected more than 1,594 establishments, says Zirwal
Speaking to reporters, Zirwal said that under the "San Maharashtra Cha Sankalp Ann Surakshecha" food safety <a href="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/middle-east/uae-to-end-midday-work-ban-after-three-month-summer-heat-protection-campaign-with-99-compliance/articleshow/123917667.cms" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">campaign</a>, the department has so far inspected more than 1,594 establishments and collected 2,369 food samples for testing.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: FDA department has so far inspected more than 1,594 establishments, says Zirwal
Speaking to reporters, Zirwal said that under the "San Maharashtra Cha Sankalp Ann Surakshecha" food safety campaign, the department has so far inspected more than 1,594 establishments and collected 2,369 food samples for testing.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: FDA launches state-wide inspection drive in Maharashtra
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has launched a special state-wide <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-crime-news/article/mumbai-senior-inspector-and-psi-from-wadala-tt-police-station-held-while-accepting-rs-2-lakh-bribe-23595979" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">inspection </a>drive to curb adulteration in food items during the festive season, Maharashtra FDA minister Narhari Zirwal said on Friday.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: FDA launches state-wide inspection drive in Maharashtra
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has launched a special state-wide inspection drive to curb adulteration in food items during the festive season, Maharashtra FDA minister Narhari Zirwal said on Friday.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: "Those who have blood on their hands should not speak about my community", Jarange slams Dhananjay Munde&nbsp;
NCP leader <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/ahead-of-civic-polls-ncp-sp-faces-a-blow-as-thane-city-chief-suhas-desai-switches-to-deputy-cm-ajit-pawar-s-party-23596884" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Dhananjay </a>Munde, who was present at the rally, also opposed the grant of reservation to the Maratha community from the share of OBCs. Attacking Dhananjay Munde, who earlier quit as a minister after the arrest of his close aide Walmiki Karad over the murder of sarpanch Santosh Deshmukh, Jarange said, Those who have blood on their hands should not speak about my community.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: "Those who have blood on their hands should not speak about my community", Jarange slams Dhananjay Munde&nbsp;
NCP leader Dhananjay Munde, who was present at the rally, also opposed the grant of reservation to the Maratha community from the share of OBCs.Attacking Dhananjay Munde, who earlier quit as a minister after the arrest of his close aide Walmiki Karad over the murder of sarpanch Santosh Deshmukh, Jarange said, Those who have blood on their hands should not speak about my community.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Jarange responds to Pankaj Munde`s statement
Jarange was responding to Pankaja Munde`s statement on Thursday that reservation for <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/maharashtra-minister-chhagan-bhujbal-demands-verification-of-obc-certificates-issued-to-maratha-community-23594340" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Marathas </a>should not be given from the plates of the Other Backward Classes (OBCs) as members of this community are already starving.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Jarange responds to Pankaj Munde`s statement
Jarange was responding to Pankaja Munde`s statement on Thursday that reservation for Marathas should not be given from the plates of the Other Backward Classes (OBCs) as members of this community are already starving.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: 2002 riots survivor Qutbuddin Ansari speaks at Gandhi Jayanti event in Mumbai
"I&rsquo;d lost the precious diamond from my ring in Gujarat&mdash;how could I hope to find it in Kolkata? The trust I had lost in humanity after the 2002 violence was restored to me only when I returned to Gujarat.&rdquo; These were the words of Qutbuddin Ansari, who became the symbol of the 2002 Gujarat riots after his haunting image &mdash; palms folded, eyes stricken with fear, pleading for mercy &mdash; was published around the world. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/2002-riots-survivor-qutbuddin-ansari-speaks-at-gandhi-jayanti-event-in-mumbai-23596935">Read more.</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: 2002 riots survivor Qutbuddin Ansari speaks at Gandhi Jayanti event in Mumbai
"I&rsquo;d lost the precious diamond from my ring in Gujarat&mdash;how could I hope to find it in Kolkata? The trust I had lost in humanity after the 2002 violence was restored to me only when I returned to Gujarat.&rdquo; These were the words of Qutbuddin Ansari, who became the symbol of the 2002 Gujarat riots after his haunting image &mdash; palms folded, eyes stricken with fear, pleading for mercy &mdash; was published around the world. Read more.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai: Kurla East set for traffic relief as BMC finalises SATIS plan
After years of waiting, there is finally hope of easing the daily chaos outside Kurla station in the east. The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation&rsquo;s (BMC) architect department has completed a detailed plan for the long-pending Station Area Traffic Improvement Scheme (SATIS), moving the project one step closer to reality. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-kurla-east-set-for-traffic-relief-as-bmc-finalises-satis-plan-23596939">Read more.</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai: Kurla East set for traffic relief as BMC finalises SATIS plan
After years of waiting, there is finally hope of easing the daily chaos outside Kurla station in the east. The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation&rsquo;s (BMC) architect department has completed a detailed plan for the long-pending Station Area Traffic Improvement Scheme (SATIS), moving the project one step closer to reality. Read more.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Five acquitted in 32-year-old murder case over torn records, lack of evidence
A sessions court in Maharashtra`s Thane district has acquitted five persons accused of killing a man 32 years ago, citing missing and deteriorated documents and the inability of the prosecution to secure reliable witnesses. The Additional Sessions Judge at Kalyan, P F Sayyad, delivered the judgment on September 26, a copy of which was made available on Friday.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Five acquitted in 32-year-old murder case over torn records, lack of evidence
A sessions court in Maharashtra`s Thane district has acquitted five persons accused of killing a man 32 years ago, citing missing and deteriorated documents and the inability of the prosecution to secure reliable witnesses. The Additional Sessions Judge at Kalyan, P F Sayyad, delivered the judgment on September 26, a copy of which was made available on Friday.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Bhopal trader duped of Rs 19 lakh in Mumbai men&rsquo;s wear supply scam
A young trader from Bhopal, who dreamt of expanding his clothing business through e-commerce, has allegedly been cheated of nearly Rs 19 lakh by two men in Mumbai under the pretext of supplying wholesale men&rsquo;s wear. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/bhopal-trader-duped-of-rs-19-lakh-in-mumbai-men-s-wear-supply-scam-23596943">Read more.</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Bhopal trader duped of Rs 19 lakh in Mumbai men&rsquo;s wear supply scam
A young trader from Bhopal, who dreamt of expanding his clothing business through e-commerce, has allegedly been cheated of nearly Rs 19 lakh by two men in Mumbai under the pretext of supplying wholesale men&rsquo;s wear. Read more.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai: Festive hoardings turn WEH into a nightmare for motorists
The festive season has once again turned into a nightmare for motorists on the Western Express Highway (WEH) as oversized political hoardings and banners put up for Dussehra have created hazardous conditions, leading to a series of minor mishaps and near-misses. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-festive-hoardings-turn-weh-into-a-nightmare-for-motorists-23596942">Read more.</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai: Festive hoardings turn WEH into a nightmare for motorists
The festive season has once again turned into a nightmare for motorists on the Western Express Highway (WEH) as oversized political hoardings and banners put up for Dussehra have created hazardous conditions, leading to a series of minor mishaps and near-misses. Read more.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai: Sion businesswoman duped of Rs 48.5 lakh by couple promising loan, property, school admissions
A 55-year-old businesswoman from Sion has lodged a complaint with the police, alleging that she was defrauded of Rs 48.5 lakh by a Kandivli-based couple who promised to arrange a multi-crore bank loan, secure commercial property at discounted rates, and even get her children admitted to prestigious schools. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-sion-businesswoman-duped-of-rs-48-5-lakh-by-couple-promising-loan-property-school-admissions-23596934">Read more.</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai: Sion businesswoman duped of Rs 48.5 lakh by couple promising loan, property, school admissions
A 55-year-old businesswoman from Sion has lodged a complaint with the police, alleging that she was defrauded of Rs 48.5 lakh by a Kandivli-based couple who promised to arrange a multi-crore bank loan, secure commercial property at discounted rates, and even get her children admitted to prestigious schools. Read more.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai: Dance instructor arrested for raping 32-year-old in Aarey
A 22-year-old dance instructor has been arrested by the Aarey Police for allegedly raping a 32-year-old professional dancer. According to police, the victim, a resident of Andheri, works as a background dancer in films and stage shows. The accused, a Malad resident who is also an event organiser, first met the victim in January this year during an event in Goa. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-crime-news/article/mumbai-dance-instructor-arrested-for-raping-32-year-old-in-aarey-23596944">Read more.</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai: Dance instructor arrested for raping 32-year-old in Aarey
A 22-year-old dance instructor has been arrested by the Aarey Police for allegedly raping a 32-year-old professional dancer. According to police, the victim, a resident of Andheri, works as a background dancer in films and stage shows. The accused, a Malad resident who is also an event organiser, first met the victim in January this year during an event in Goa. Read more.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Maharashtra: Uddhav rains fire on BJP, hints at MNS tie-up, vows White Paper on Mumbai loot
Amid rain-soaked fervour at Shivaji Park, Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray) chief Uddhav Thackeray delivered a Dussehra rally speech, attacking the BJP and its allies while hinting at a possible alliance with his cousin Raj Thackeray&rsquo;s MNS for the upcoming BMC polls on Thursday. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/uddhav-rains-fire-on-bjp-hints-at-mns-tie-up-vows-white-paper-on-mumbai-loot-23596940">Read more.</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Maharashtra: Uddhav rains fire on BJP, hints at MNS tie-up, vows White Paper on Mumbai loot
Amid rain-soaked fervour at Shivaji Park, Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray) chief Uddhav Thackeray delivered a Dussehra rally speech, attacking the BJP and its allies while hinting at a possible alliance with his cousin Raj Thackeray&rsquo;s MNS for the upcoming BMC polls on Thursday. Read more.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Man arrested for opening fire at Garba event in Ulhasnagar
A 19-year-old man has been arrested along with his father in the district for allegedly firing in the air at a Garba event, police said on Thursday. The incident took place at around 11.30 pm on Tuesday near school number 24 in Ulhasnagar area, said senior police inspector Santosh Awhad. The Garba had been organised by Balaji Mitra Mandal in association with local Shiv Sena leader Bala Bhagure, he said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Man arrested for opening fire at Garba event in Ulhasnagar
A 19-year-old man has been arrested along with his father in the district for allegedly firing in the air at a Garba event, police said on Thursday. The incident took place at around 11.30 pm on Tuesday near school number 24 in Ulhasnagar area, said senior police inspector Santosh Awhad. The Garba had been organised by Balaji Mitra Mandal in association with local Shiv Sena leader Bala Bhagure, he said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Maharashtra: Eknath Shinde slams Uddhav Thackeray over BMC `misrule`, vows Mahayuti victory
Shiv Sena chief Eknath Shinde launched a scathing attack on Uddhav Thackeray, the leader of the Shiv Sena (UBT) faction, over the &ldquo;misrule in the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC)&rdquo;, stating that the Mahayuti should and would win the upcoming civic poll, or else the city would go from bad to worse. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/maharashtra-eknath-shinde-slams-uddhav-thackeray-over-bmc-misrule-vows-mahayuti-victory-23596941">Read more.</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Maharashtra: Eknath Shinde slams Uddhav Thackeray over BMC `misrule`, vows Mahayuti victory
Shiv Sena chief Eknath Shinde launched a scathing attack on Uddhav Thackeray, the leader of the Shiv Sena (UBT) faction, over the &ldquo;misrule in the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC)&rdquo;, stating that the Mahayuti should and would win the upcoming civic poll, or else the city would go from bad to worse. Read more.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: South Mumbai minor trapped in sextortion nightmare by UK-based predator
What began as an innocent online friendship turned into a nightmare for a minor girl from South Mumbai, after a man, operating a mobile number registered in the United Kingdom, allegedly blackmailed her into sending obscene photographs and threatened to leak them on social media. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/south-mumbai-minor-trapped-in-sextortion-nightmare-by-uk-based-predator-23596945">Read more.</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: South Mumbai minor trapped in sextortion nightmare by UK-based predator
What began as an innocent online friendship turned into a nightmare for a minor girl from South Mumbai, after a man, operating a mobile number registered in the United Kingdom, allegedly blackmailed her into sending obscene photographs and threatened to leak them on social media. Read more.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Eknath Shinde praises PM Modi, says no corruption charges against him 
Dussehra rally: Eknath Shinde praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi, stating that no corruption charges have been levelled against him and that scams prevalent during the UPA`s tenure have ceased under his leadership. (ANI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Eknath Shinde praises PM Modi, says no corruption charges against him
Dussehra rally: Eknath Shinde praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi, stating that no corruption charges have been levelled against him and that scams prevalent during the UPA`s tenure have ceased under his leadership. (ANI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;Amid flood crisis, Shinde appeals for support to farmers, hails them as &lsquo;Baliraja&rsquo; 
"Baliraja is in pain and distress, having lost land, homes, and crops. I have seen his suffering," Shinde said, assuring that the state government stands firmly with farmers and will provide assistance before Diwali. (ANI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;Amid flood crisis, Shinde appeals for support to farmers, hails them as &lsquo;Baliraja&rsquo;
"Baliraja is in pain and distress, having lost land, homes, and crops. I have seen his suffering," Shinde said, assuring that the state government stands firmly with farmers and will provide assistance before Diwali. (ANI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Shinde urges Sena workers to help flood-hit farmers, calls them &lsquo;Baliraja&rsquo; 
Highlighting the ongoing crisis faced by farmers due to floods, Shinde urged Shiv Sena workers to prioritise aiding those affected, whom he referred to as "Baliraja" (farmer). (ANI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Shinde urges Sena workers to help flood-hit farmers, calls them &lsquo;Baliraja&rsquo;
Highlighting the ongoing crisis faced by farmers due to floods, Shinde urged Shiv Sena workers to prioritise aiding those affected, whom he referred to as "Baliraja" (farmer). (ANI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Dy CM Eknath Shinde emphasises farmers` support, Balasaheb`s ideals on Dussehra
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde addressed the annual Dussehra rally organised by Shiv Sena, emphasising the party`s commitment to supporting farmers in distress and upholding the legacy of Balasaheb Thackeray. (ANI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Dy CM Eknath Shinde emphasises farmers` support, Balasaheb`s ideals on Dussehra
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde addressed the annual Dussehra rally organised by Shiv Sena, emphasising the party`s commitment to supporting farmers in distress and upholding the legacy of Balasaheb Thackeray. (ANI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Maharashtra issues guidelines to ensure quality checks in school exam evaluations
The state school education department has issued guidelines for maintaining quality checks of exam answer booklets. While the department is still in the process of overhauling the evaluation policy in line with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, it has set up practices to ensure that continuous comprehensive evaluations (CCEs) for Std I to Std XII across the state are conducted in a proper manner. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/maharashtra-issues-guidelines-to-ensure-quality-checks-in-school-exam-evaluations-23596936" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Read more.</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Maharashtra issues guidelines to ensure quality checks in school exam evaluations
The state school education department has issued guidelines for maintaining quality checks of exam answer booklets. While the department is still in the process of overhauling the evaluation policy in line with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, it has set up practices to ensure that continuous comprehensive evaluations (CCEs) for Std I to Std XII across the state are conducted in a proper manner. Read more.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Maharashtra: Honorary warden helps forest department bust poaching network in Sindhudurg
In a major breakthrough for wildlife protection efforts in Maharashtra, an Honorary Wildlife Warden, Rohan Bhate, from Satara played a key role in exposing and busting a poaching racket operating in the Konkan region. Acting on specific intelligence, the warden posed as a prospective buyer and coordinated with the forest department to apprehend a group of poachers attempting to sell body parts of big cats in Kankavli taluka, Sindhudurg district. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/maharashtra-honorary-warden-helps-forest-department-bust-poaching-network-in-sindhudurg-23596937">Read more.</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Maharashtra: Honorary warden helps forest department bust poaching network in Sindhudurg
In a major breakthrough for wildlife protection efforts in Maharashtra, an Honorary Wildlife Warden, Rohan Bhate, from Satara played a key role in exposing and busting a poaching racket operating in the Konkan region. Acting on specific intelligence, the warden posed as a prospective buyer and coordinated with the forest department to apprehend a group of poachers attempting to sell body parts of big cats in Kankavli taluka, Sindhudurg district. Read more.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: A special NIA court in Mumbai on Friday framed charges against four remaining accused in the case related to the blast carried out by Naxalites in eastern Maharashtra`s Gadchiroli district in May 2019, killing 15 police personnel and a civilian driver. Follow LIVE updates here

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