Mumbai News LIVE Updates: IndiGo Mumbai&ndash;Phuket flight diverted to Chennai after security threat
"Owing to the night curfew at the Phuket airport, resumption of the journey has been scheduled for later in the night. We are making all efforts to minimise inconvenience to customers including offering them refreshments and sharing regular updates with them," the statement said. "As always, safety and security of our customers, crew and aircraft is our topmost priority," it added. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: IndiGo Mumbai&ndash;Phuket flight diverted to Chennai after security threat
"Owing to the night curfew at the Phuket airport, resumption of the journey has been scheduled for later in the night. We are making all efforts to minimise inconvenience to customers including offering them refreshments and sharing regular updates with them," the statement said. "As always, safety and security of our customers, crew and aircraft is our topmost priority," it added. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;IndiGo flight from Mumbai to Phuket diverted to Chennai after security threat
"IndiGo flight 6E 1089 operating from Mumbai to Phuket on September 19, was diverted to Chennai due to a security threat noticed onboard," the airlines said. As per the established protocol, relevant authorities were informed immediately, and the flight will undergo necessary security checks in Chennai. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;IndiGo flight from Mumbai to Phuket diverted to Chennai after security threat
"IndiGo flight 6E 1089 operating from Mumbai to Phuket on September 19, was diverted to Chennai due to a security threat noticed onboard," the airlines said. As per the established protocol, relevant authorities were informed immediately, and the flight will undergo necessary security checks in Chennai. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Bomb threat forces IndiGo flight to make emergency landing in Chennai 
An IndiGo flight from Mumbai to Phuket in Thailand made an emergency landing at the Chennai airport following an alleged bomb threat, an airport official said on Friday. The CISF personnel and officials at the airport who checked the flight found it to be a hoax. Further investigation was on, he said. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Bomb threat forces IndiGo flight to make emergency landing in Chennai
An IndiGo flight from Mumbai to Phuket in Thailand made an emergency landing at the Chennai airport following an alleged bomb threat, an airport official said on Friday. The CISF personnel and officials at the airport who checked the flight found it to be a hoax. Further investigation was on, he said. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Deputy CM directs hospital setup in Navali civic building, lake beautification in Vaklan
The Deputy CM also instructed officials to start a hospital in a civic building in Navali and beautify a lake in Vaklan, a release said.&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Deputy CM directs hospital setup in Navali civic building, lake beautification in Vaklan
The Deputy CM also instructed officials to start a hospital in a civic building in Navali and beautify a lake in Vaklan, a release said.&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: MP Shrikant Shinde, Thane Collector, attend NMMC development meeting
The meeting was attended by MP Shrikant Shinde, MLA Rajesh More, Additional Chief Secretary to the DCM Asim Gupta, Additional Chief Secretary of the Urban Development Department Govindraj and Thane District Collector Shrikrishna Panchal apart from Kailas Shinde.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: MP Shrikant Shinde, Thane Collector, attend NMMC development meeting
The meeting was attended by MP Shrikant Shinde, MLA Rajesh More, Additional Chief Secretary to the DCM Asim Gupta, Additional Chief Secretary of the Urban Development Department Govindraj and Thane District Collector Shrikrishna Panchal apart from Kailas Shinde.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: NMMC allocates Rs 19.70 crore for development of 14 villages in 2025-26 budget
"In the budget for 2025-26, a sum of Rs 19.70 crore has been earmarked for development in these 14 villages. It will cover schools, health centres, water supply, sewage, footpaths, and roads as top priorities," the NMMC chief said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: NMMC allocates Rs 19.70 crore for development of 14 villages in 2025-26 budget
"In the budget for 2025-26, a sum of Rs 19.70 crore has been earmarked for development in these 14 villages. It will cover schools, health centres, water supply, sewage, footpaths, and roads as top priorities," the NMMC chief said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Prioritise development in 14 villages added to Navi Mumbai civic limits, Dy CM Shinde tells officials Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Friday asked officials to immediately prioritize the development of basic infrastructure such as water supply, roads, healthcare facilities, and schools in 14 villages recently included in Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation limits. Presiding over a meeting, Shinde also asked NMMC commissioner Kailas Shinde to complete the transfer of portfolios and administrative responsibilities at the earliest with regards to these villages. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Prioritise development in 14 villages added to Navi Mumbai civic limits, Dy CM Shinde tells officialsMaharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Friday asked officials to immediately prioritize the development of basic infrastructure such as water supply, roads, healthcare facilities, and schools in 14 villages recently included in Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation limits. Presiding over a meeting, Shinde also asked NMMC commissioner Kailas Shinde to complete the transfer of portfolios and administrative responsibilities at the earliest with regards to these villages. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Fadnavis says that he aims on creating the best model for industry set-up&nbsp;
Reviewing reforms under the 'Ease of Doing Business' initiative at a meeting of the state's dedicated war room, Fadnavis said the aim was to create a "best model" for setting up industries in India and make Maharashtra a leading industrial hub.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Fadnavis says that he aims on creating the best model for industry set-up&nbsp;
Reviewing reforms under the 'Ease of Doing Business' initiative at a meeting of the state's dedicated war room, Fadnavis said the aim was to create a "best model" for setting up industries in India and make Maharashtra a leading industrial hub.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Maharashtra CM directs officials to cut down time for approval
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Friday directed officials to reduce the number of permissions required for setting up new <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/live-blog/mumbai-news-live-updates-india-national-news-2025-september-19-news-updates-live-updates-weather-update-mumbai-monsoon-18331427" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">industries </a>and also cut down the time taken for approvals in order to strengthen the state's position as India's top investment destination.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Maharashtra CM directs officials to cut down time for approval
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Friday directed officials to reduce the number of permissions required for setting up new industries and also cut down the time taken for approvals in order to strengthen the state's position as India's top investment destination.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: If voters do not choose Gandhi's party, it is no one's fault, says Joshi
Referring to the mention of Gen-Z, a much talked about term after the recent unrest in <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/news/india-news/article/nepal-gen-z-protests-former-pm-k-p-sharma-oli-alleges-conspiracy-behind-violence-denies-role-in-deadly-unrest-23594808" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Nepal</a>, in a post by the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Joshi emphasized India has a well-functioning electoral system, and if voters do not choose Gandhi's party, it is no one's fault.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: If voters do not choose Gandhi's party, it is no one's fault, says Joshi
Referring to the mention of Gen-Z, a much talked about term after the recent unrest in Nepal, in a post by the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Joshi emphasized India has a well-functioning electoral system, and if voters do not choose Gandhi's party, it is no one's fault.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Joshi calls Gandhi's repeated allegations of "vote chori" as baseless and confusing
Joshi described Gandhi's repeated <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/rahul-gandhis-vote-theft-charges-baseless-says-ekanth-shinde-23594783" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">allegations </a>of "vote chori" (theft) as baseless and confusing, and challenged him to prove his latest charge. "Such a deletion (in voter list) can't just happen.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Joshi calls Gandhi's repeated allegations of "vote chori" as baseless and confusing
Joshi described Gandhi's repeated allegations of "vote chori" (theft) as baseless and confusing, and challenged him to prove his latest charge. "Such a deletion (in voter list) can't just happen.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: BJP Leader calls gandhi's latest vote rigging allegations "nonsense"
The BJP leader, who hails from <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/lifestyle/travel/article/karnataka-to-come-out-with-costal-tourism-policy-govt-invites-private-firms-23594790" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Karnataka</a>, dismissed as "nonsense" Gandhi's latest vote rigging allegations in an assembly seat in the southern state.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: BJP Leader calls gandhi's latest vote rigging allegations "nonsense"
The BJP leader, who hails from Karnataka, dismissed as "nonsense" Gandhi's latest vote rigging allegations in an assembly seat in the southern state.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: India would never accept power gained through undemocratic means, says Joshi
Union minister Pralhad Joshi has hit out at Congress MP <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/rahul-gandhi-speaks-like-an-urban-maoist-says-maharashtra-cm-fadnavis-on-congress-leaders-gen-z-post-23594827" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Rahul Gandhi</a> on his mention of "Gen-Z" in context of "saving" the Constitution and democracy, saying he is driven by desperation and asserted India would never accept power gained through undemocratic means.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: India would never accept power gained through undemocratic means, says Joshi
Union minister Pralhad Joshi has hit out at Congress MP Rahul Gandhi on his mention of "Gen-Z" in context of "saving" the Constitution and democracy, saying he is driven by desperation and asserted India would never accept power gained through undemocratic means.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: MSEDCL initiates legal proceedings against 66 people
The company has now initiated <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-activists-file-complaint-warn-bmc-of-legal-action-over-pollution-at-south-mumbais-banganga-lake-23594677" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">legal </a>proceedings against 66 people by filing formal complaints under relevant sections of the Electricity Act, the release said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: MSEDCL initiates legal proceedings against 66 people
The company has now initiated legal proceedings against 66 people by filing formal complaints under relevant sections of the Electricity Act, the release said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Violation of Electricity Act 2003
The investigation revealed that people were drawing electricity illegally by bypassing meters or tampering with service wires. In many cases, despite having installed metres, the accused were directly tapping into the power supply, thereby violating the norms under the Electricity Act, 2003.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Violation of Electricity Act 2003
The investigation revealed that people were drawing electricity illegally by bypassing meters or tampering with service wires.In many cases, despite having installed metres, the accused were directly tapping into the power supply, thereby violating the norms under the Electricity Act, 2003.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: electricity theft gets detected at 66 locations during intensive inspection drives in Titwala
The MSEDCL carried out intensive inspection drives in Titwala, Indira Nagar, Ganesh Wadi, and Ballani areas over the last two months, he said. "The inspection was conducted by the Titwala sub-division in July and August. During the drive, electricity <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-athawale-dismisses-rahul-gandhis-vote-theft-allegations-as-baseless-23594684" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">theft </a>was detected at 66 locations, and 1,21,000 units had been stolen, causing a loss of Rs 30.73 lakh to the MSEDCL," an official release stated.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: electricity theft gets detected at 66 locations during intensive inspection drives in Titwala
The MSEDCL carried out intensive inspection drives in Titwala, Indira Nagar, Ganesh Wadi, and Ballani areas over the last two months, he said."The inspection was conducted by the Titwala sub-division in July and August. During the drive, electricity theft was detected at 66 locations, and 1,21,000 units had been stolen, causing a loss of Rs 30.73 lakh to the MSEDCL," an official release stated.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited registers cases against 66 persons
The Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (MSEDCL) has registered cases against 66 persons in connection with <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/live-blog/mumbai-news-live-updates-india-national-news-2025-september-19-news-updates-live-updates-weather-update-mumbai-monsoon-18331427" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">electricity </a>thefts worth Rs 30.73 lakh in rural areas of Thane district, a senior official from the power company said on Friday.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited registers cases against 66 persons
The Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (MSEDCL) has registered cases against 66 persons in connection with electricity thefts worth Rs 30.73 lakh in rural areas of Thane district, a senior official from the power company said on Friday.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: "This government has no vision for development" says CLP chief
"Students are being removed from schools, hatred is spreading between communities. This government has no <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/news/india-news/article/pm-modi-lauds-operation-sindoor-during-unveiling-of-indian-armed-forces-vision-2047-in-kolkata-23594135" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">vision </a>for development. It only thrives on caste politics and is pushing Maharashtra into a pit," the Congress Legislature Party (CLP) chief said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: "This government has no vision for development" says CLP chief
"Students are being removed from schools, hatred is spreading between communities. This government has no vision for development. It only thrives on caste politics and is pushing Maharashtra into a pit," the Congress Legislature Party (CLP) chief said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: GR triggers restlessness among OBC Community members
The decision triggered restlessness among the OBC community <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-crime-news/article/mumbai-police-nab-two-irani-gang-members-posing-as-policemen-in-kandivali-23594504" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">members</a>, who are opposing the possible inclusion of Marathas in the OBC category for reservation purposes.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: GR triggers restlessness among OBC Community members
The decision triggered restlessness among the OBC community members, who are opposing the possible inclusion of Marathas in the OBC category for reservation purposes.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Wadettiwar attacks NCP leader over the OBC quota issue
Wadettiwar&nbsp;also attacked minister and senior NCP leader Chhagan Bhujbal, alleging that he was indulging in "hypocrisy" over the Other Backward Classes<a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/maratha-morcha-maharashtra-govts-quota-gr-reignited-maratha-obc-conflict-fuelled-hatred-between-communities-says-congress-leader-23594807?news-breakingnews" target="_blank" rel="none noopener"> (OBC)</a> quota issue, and asked him to clarify his stand.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Wadettiwar attacks NCP leader over the OBC quota issue
Wadettiwar&nbsp;also attacked minister and senior NCP leader Chhagan Bhujbal, alleging that he was indulging in "hypocrisy" over the Other Backward Classes (OBC) quota issue, and asked him to clarify his stand.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Wadettiwar accuses GR on Maratha quota for hatred between communities
Congress leader Vijay Wadettiwar on Friday alleged the Maharashtra government's recent GR on <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/maratha-morcha-maharashtra-govts-quota-gr-reignited-maratha-obc-conflict-fuelled-hatred-between-communities-says-congress-leader-23594807" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Maratha </a>quota has harmed the interests of OBCs, and accused it of spreading hatred between communities and fuelling unrest in the state, especially in the Marathwada region.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Wadettiwar accuses GR on Maratha quota for hatred between communities
Congress leader Vijay Wadettiwar on Friday alleged the Maharashtra government's recent GR on Maratha quota has harmed the interests of OBCs, and accused it of spreading hatred between communities and fuelling unrest in the state, especially in the Marathwada region.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Such derogatory comments are unacceptable, Pawar to CM Fadnavis
"Making such comments is not Maharashtra's culture. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/maharashtra-to-felicitate-109-educators-with-state-teacher-awards-on-september-22-23594772" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Maharashtra </a>has always supported progressive thoughts. Such comments are unacceptable," Pawar told Fadnavis, and requested him to look into the matter.&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Such derogatory comments are unacceptable, Pawar to CM Fadnavis
"Making such comments is not Maharashtra's culture. Maharashtra has always supported progressive thoughts. Such comments are unacceptable," Pawar told Fadnavis, and requested him to look into the matter.&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Patil is one of the pioneers of the cooperation sector, says Pawar
Patil, who was till recently the state NCP (SP) chief and served as a <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/news/india-news/article/prime-minister-modi-reaffirms-indias-support-to-restore-peace-in-nepal-23594707" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">minister </a>for several years, is the son of late Rajaram Patil, a Congress veteran and one of the pioneers of the cooperation sector in western Maharashtra.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Patil is one of the pioneers of the cooperation sector, says Pawar
Patil, who was till recently the state NCP (SP) chief and served as a minister for several years, is the son of late Rajaram Patil, a Congress veteran and one of the pioneers of the cooperation sector in western Maharashtra.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Remarks made by Padalkar contradicts state's culture, says Pawar
<a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/maharashtra-govt-makes-e-kyc-mandatory-for-ladki-bahin-scheme-beneficiaries-sets-2-month-deadline-23594786" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Maharashtra </a>always supports progressive thoughts and the remarks made by Padalkar do not reflect the state's culture, Pawar told the CM. Padalkar made the remarks at a rally in Jat, his assembly constituency in Sangli district.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Remarks made by Padalkar contradicts state's culture, says Pawar
Maharashtra always supports progressive thoughts and the remarks made by Padalkar do not reflect the state's culture, Pawar told the CM. Padalkar made the remarks at a rally in Jat, his assembly constituency in Sangli district.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Sharad Pawar expressed dissatisfaction over BJP MLA's remarks on NCP leader
NCP (SP) president Sharad Pawar on Friday spoke to Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/live-blog/mumbai-news-live-updates-india-national-news-2025-september-19-news-updates-live-updates-weather-update-mumbai-monsoon-18331427" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Fadnavis </a>over phone and expressed dissatisfaction over BJP MLA Gopichand Padalkar's alleged derogatory comments about senior NCP (SP) leader Jayant Patil's parents.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Sharad Pawar expressed dissatisfaction over BJP MLA's remarks on NCP leader
NCP (SP) president Sharad Pawar on Friday spoke to Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis over phone and expressed dissatisfaction over BJP MLA Gopichand Padalkar's alleged derogatory comments about senior NCP (SP) leader Jayant Patil's parents.

Mumbai Live NEWS Updates : NCP still in Mahayuti due to mutual respect, commitment to Maharashtra's progress: Ajit Pawar
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and NCP chief <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/news/india-news/article/maharashtra-give-st-status-to-banjara-community-says-ajit-pawar-led-ncp-leader-dhananjay-munde-23594145" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Ajit Pawar</a> on Friday said the party was still part of the Mahayuti alliance because of mutual respect among allies and its commitment to the state's progress.

Mumbai Live NEWS Updates : NCP still in Mahayuti due to mutual respect, commitment to Maharashtra's progress: Ajit Pawar
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and NCP chief Ajit Pawar on Friday said the party was still part of the Mahayuti alliance because of mutual respect among allies and its commitment to the state's progress.

Mumbai Live NEWS Updates: Maharashtra: Nearly 15 lakh new voters in state since assembly polls
Maharashtra has added 14.71 lakh voters to its electoral rolls since the November 2024 assembly polls, while names of 4.09 lakh voters were deleted but not a single&nbsp;<a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/maharashtra-panel-on-3-language-policy-to-submit-report-by-december-5-23594531" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">political party&nbsp;</a>has raised any objection in this regard

Mumbai Live NEWS Updates: Maharashtra: Nearly 15 lakh new voters in state since assembly polls
Maharashtra has added 14.71 lakh voters to its electoral rolls since the November 2024 assembly polls, while names of 4.09 lakh voters were deleted but not a single&nbsp;political party&nbsp;has raised any objection in this regard

Mumbai Live NEWS Updates : 1 dead, 4 injured in blast at Palghar industrial unit
One person died and four others have been injured in an explosion at an industrial unit in Palghar East, <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/maharashtra-govt-makes-e-kyc-mandatory-for-ladki-bahin-scheme-beneficiaries-sets-2-month-deadline-23594786" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Maharashtra</a>. a chemical blast occurred at Limbani Salt Industries, a small unit in Palghar East, on Friday morning. Five workers were present at the time of the incident.

Mumbai Live NEWS Updates : 1 dead, 4 injured in blast at Palghar industrial unit
One person died and four others have been injured in an explosion at an industrial unit in Palghar East, Maharashtra. a chemical blast occurred at Limbani Salt Industries, a small unit in Palghar East, on Friday morning. Five workers were present at the time of the incident.

Mumbai Live NEWS Updates: Maharashtra: IMA launches 24-hour strike; emergency care continues in govt hospitals
The Indian Medical Association (IMA) launched a 24-hour strike at 8 am on Thursday. Despite all IMA-registered hospitals being shut across the state, healthcare services were not massively hampered, as emergency services were available at government hospitals. Doctors are protesting against the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/maharashtra-doctors-strike-medicos-warn-of-intensifying-agitation-if-order-on-homoeopaths-is-not-revoked-immediately-23594696" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Maharashtra&nbsp;</a>Medical Council (MMC) permitting the registration of homoeopaths who complete the Certificate Course in Modern Pharmacology to prescribe modern medicine.
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Mumbai Live NEWS Updates: Maharashtra: IMA launches 24-hour strike; emergency care continues in govt hospitals
The Indian Medical Association (IMA) launched a 24-hour strike at 8 am on Thursday. Despite all IMA-registered hospitals being shut across the state, healthcare services were not massively hampered, as emergency services were available at government hospitals. Doctors are protesting against the&nbsp;Maharashtra&nbsp;Medical Council (MMC) permitting the registration of homoeopaths who complete the Certificate Course in Modern Pharmacology to prescribe modern medicine.
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Mumbai Live NEWS Updates: Maharashtra to felicitate 109 educators with state teacher awards on September 22
<a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/maharashtra-teacher-document-upload-deadline-on-shalarth-extended-to-september-20-23594358" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Maharashtra</a>&nbsp;has announced the State Teacher Awards, honouring 109 teachers across the School Education and Sports Department with the prestigious recognition.

Mumbai Live NEWS Updates: Maharashtra to felicitate 109 educators with state teacher awards on September 22
Maharashtra&nbsp;has announced the State Teacher Awards, honouring 109 teachers across the School Education and Sports Department with the prestigious recognition.

Mumbai Live NEWS Updates : Bombay HC receives second bomb threat email in week; turns out to be hoax
The <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/live-blog/mumbai-news-live-updates-india-national-news-2025-september-19-news-updates-live-updates-weather-update-mumbai-monsoon-18331427" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Bombay High Court</a> on Friday received a bomb threat email, the second in a week, which turned out to be a hoax after a thorough search

Mumbai Live NEWS Updates : Bombay HC receives second bomb threat email in week; turns out to be hoax
The Bombay High Court on Friday received a bomb threat email, the second in a week, which turned out to be a hoax after a thorough search

Mumbai Live NEWS Updates : Mumbai civic body begins bollard revamp to stop two-wheeler footpath encroachment
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) on Thursday morning began work on redesigning bollards along the footpaths of Babasaheb Ambedkar Road in the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-dadars-spacious-walkways-misused-for-illegal-parking-and-bike-rides-23594543" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Dadar</a>&nbsp;and Matunga areas, in a bid to stop two-wheeler riders from encroaching on pedestrian space.

Mumbai Live NEWS Updates : Mumbai civic body begins bollard revamp to stop two-wheeler footpath encroachment
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) on Thursday morning began work on redesigning bollards along the footpaths of Babasaheb Ambedkar Road in the&nbsp;Dadar&nbsp;and Matunga areas, in a bid to stop two-wheeler riders from encroaching on pedestrian space.

Mumbai Live Updates : Ekanth Shinde dismisses Rahul Gandhi&rsquo;s allegations on voter list irregularities, dares him to file affidavit with EC
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/ahead-of-bmc-elections-eknath-shinde-asks-ex-corporators-to-tell-people-about-work-done-by-shiv-sena-23594416" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Ekanth Shinde</a> has dismissed Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's fresh allegations of irregularities in the voters' list as "completely baseless" and challenged him to submit a formal affidavit to the Election Commission (EC).

Mumbai Live Updates : Ekanth Shinde dismisses Rahul Gandhi&rsquo;s allegations on voter list irregularities, dares him to file affidavit with EC
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ekanth Shinde has dismissed Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's fresh allegations of irregularities in the voters' list as "completely baseless" and challenged him to submit a formal affidavit to the Election Commission (EC).

Mumbai Live NEWS Updates : India&rsquo;s 1996 junior world cup cricket team honoured at &lsquo;heroes of the lord&rsquo;s
In a spectacular evening of celebration and national pride, the players of India's victorious 1996 Junior World Cup cricket team were honoured at the 'Heroes of the Lord's' celebration in <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mid-day-impact-mumbai-civic-body-begins-bollard-revamp-to-stop-two-wheeler-footpath-encroachment-23594720" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Mumbai</a>. The event was held at NMIMS, Mukesh Patel Auditorium, in the presence of Ashish Shelar, Minister of Cultural Affairs, Government of Maharashtra

Mumbai Live NEWS Updates : India&rsquo;s 1996 junior world cup cricket team honoured at &lsquo;heroes of the lord&rsquo;s
In a spectacular evening of celebration and national pride, the players of India's victorious 1996 Junior World Cup cricket team were honoured at the 'Heroes of the Lord's' celebration in Mumbai. The event was held at NMIMS, Mukesh Patel Auditorium, in the presence of Ashish Shelar, Minister of Cultural Affairs, Government of Maharashtra

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai: Cops deployed at Dadar TT to stop bikes on footpaths
The Mumbai Traffic Police assigned four police personnel to prevent two-wheelers from speeding on footpaths around the Khodadad Circle, popularly called the Dadar TT Circle, on Babasaheb Ambedkar (BA) Road on Thursday. In contrast, 10 traffic police personnel were assigned on duty to manage traffic congestion along the road due to the closure of the Elphinstone bridge. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-cops-deployed-at-dadar-tt-to-stop-bikes-on-footpaths-23594723">Read more.</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai: Cops deployed at Dadar TT to stop bikes on footpaths
The Mumbai Traffic Police assigned four police personnel to prevent two-wheelers from speeding on footpaths around the Khodadad Circle, popularly called the Dadar TT Circle, on Babasaheb Ambedkar (BA) Road on Thursday. In contrast, 10 traffic police personnel were assigned on duty to manage traffic congestion along the road due to the closure of the Elphinstone bridge. Read more.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai: Jogeshwari pharmacy college in trouble again for overcharging students
Barely two years after it was first pulled up, a Jogeshwari-based pharmacy college has once again landed in hot water for charging students more than the officially approved fees. In August 2025, around 30 BPharm students of HK Pharmacy College approached the Fee Regulation Authority (FRA), alleging that the institute was demanding Rs 21,000 annually over the sanctioned fee of Rs 1,34,000, which already covers tuition and development charges, as displayed on the college website. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-jogeshwari-pharmacy-college-in-trouble-again-for-overcharging-students-23594716">Read more.</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai: Jogeshwari pharmacy college in trouble again for overcharging students
Barely two years after it was first pulled up, a Jogeshwari-based pharmacy college has once again landed in hot water for charging students more than the officially approved fees. In August 2025, around 30 BPharm students of HK Pharmacy College approached the Fee Regulation Authority (FRA), alleging that the institute was demanding Rs 21,000 annually over the sanctioned fee of Rs 1,34,000, which already covers tuition and development charges, as displayed on the college website. Read more.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Maharashtra: Nearly 15 lakh new voters in state since assembly polls
Maharashtra has added 14.71 lakh voters to its electoral rolls since the November 2024 assembly polls, while names of 4.09 lakh voters were deleted but not a single political party has raised any objection in this regard, a senior official said on Thursday. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/maharashtra-nearly-15-lakh-new-voters-in-state-since-assembly-polls-23594718">Read more.</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Maharashtra: Nearly 15 lakh new voters in state since assembly polls
Maharashtra has added 14.71 lakh voters to its electoral rolls since the November 2024 assembly polls, while names of 4.09 lakh voters were deleted but not a single political party has raised any objection in this regard, a senior official said on Thursday. Read more.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai: Cyber crooks exploit real orders; Sion woman duped of Rs 2.07 lakh
In a disturbing new trend, cyber fraudsters are now exploiting genuine online shopping orders to cheat customers. In a recent such incident, a 27-year-old woman from Sion was duped of '2.07 lakh after she was tricked into believing she had to cancel and reorder her purchase to get faster delivery and an instant refund. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-cyber-crooks-exploit-real-orders-sion-woman-duped-of-rs-2-07-lakh-23594719">Read more.</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai: Cyber crooks exploit real orders; Sion woman duped of Rs 2.07 lakh
In a disturbing new trend, cyber fraudsters are now exploiting genuine online shopping orders to cheat customers. In a recent such incident, a 27-year-old woman from Sion was duped of '2.07 lakh after she was tricked into believing she had to cancel and reorder her purchase to get faster delivery and an instant refund. Read more.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Thane man loses Rs 37.8 lakh in stock trading scam; case registered
A 45-year-old man from Maharashtra's Thane district was allegedly duped of Rs 37.8 lakh by cyber fraudsters who lured him to invest in the stock market, police said on Friday. The complainant, a resident of Kopri, was allegedly added to a group on the Telegram app, where he was offered insider tips to invest in stocks, an official said. He said that the fraudsters allegedly shared a fake registration certificate in the name of Standard Chartered Securities (India) Ltd., to make the complainant believe that the group was professionally managed.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Thane man loses Rs 37.8 lakh in stock trading scam; case registered
A 45-year-old man from Maharashtra's Thane district was allegedly duped of Rs 37.8 lakh by cyber fraudsters who lured him to invest in the stock market, police said on Friday. The complainant, a resident of Kopri, was allegedly added to a group on the Telegram app, where he was offered insider tips to invest in stocks, an official said. He said that the fraudsters allegedly shared a fake registration certificate in the name of Standard Chartered Securities (India) Ltd., to make the complainant believe that the group was professionally managed.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai: Ola, Uber drivers to protest on Sept 30 at Azad Maidan
Cab drivers in Mumbai and other parts of Maharashtra working with Ola, Uber, and other aggregators have threatened to storm the Azad Maidan on September 30, the day Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be in the city, to press for their various demands. The demands include fare parity, a cap on commissions, faster implementation of the Maharashtra Aggregator Policy, and a ban on bike taxis. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-ola-uber-drivers-to-protest-on-sept-30-at-azad-maidan-23594722">Read more.</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai: Ola, Uber drivers to protest on Sept 30 at Azad Maidan
Cab drivers in Mumbai and other parts of Maharashtra working with Ola, Uber, and other aggregators have threatened to storm the Azad Maidan on September 30, the day Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be in the city, to press for their various demands. The demands include fare parity, a cap on commissions, faster implementation of the Maharashtra Aggregator Policy, and a ban on bike taxis. Read more.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Maharashtra: IMA launches 24-hour strike; emergency care continues in govt hospitals
The Indian Medical Association (IMA) launched a 24-hour strike at 8 am on Thursday. Despite all IMA-registered hospitals being shut across the state, healthcare services were not massively hampered, as emergency services were available at government hospitals. Doctors are protesting against the Maharashtra Medical Council (MMC) permitting the registration of homoeopaths who complete the Certificate Course in Modern Pharmacology to prescribe modern medicine. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/maharashtra-ima-launches-24-hour-strike-emergency-care-continues-in-govt-hospitals-23594721">Read more.</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Maharashtra: IMA launches 24-hour strike; emergency care continues in govt hospitals
The Indian Medical Association (IMA) launched a 24-hour strike at 8 am on Thursday. Despite all IMA-registered hospitals being shut across the state, healthcare services were not massively hampered, as emergency services were available at government hospitals. Doctors are protesting against the Maharashtra Medical Council (MMC) permitting the registration of homoeopaths who complete the Certificate Course in Modern Pharmacology to prescribe modern medicine. Read more.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Maharashtra: Mysterious illness causes blindness in Matheran&rsquo;s iconic horses
A mysterious ailment is causing Matheran&rsquo;s iconic horses to lose their eyesight, sparking concern among their owners. According to experts, the illness begins with blindness in one eye and progresses to complete loss of vision. So far, 10 cases have been recorded. Dr Anil P Lahane, an equine veterinarian and founder of the Pune-based organisation Ashvaseva, and his team recently visited Matheran after learning about the situation from horse owners. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/maharashtra-mysterious-illness-causes-blindness-in-matherans-iconic-horses-23594713">Read more.</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Maharashtra: Mysterious illness causes blindness in Matheran&rsquo;s iconic horses
A mysterious ailment is causing Matheran&rsquo;s iconic horses to lose their eyesight, sparking concern among their owners. According to experts, the illness begins with blindness in one eye and progresses to complete loss of vision. So far, 10 cases have been recorded. Dr Anil P Lahane, an equine veterinarian and founder of the Pune-based organisation Ashvaseva, and his team recently visited Matheran after learning about the situation from horse owners. Read more.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Nearly 15 lakh new voters in Maharashtra since assembly polls, but no objection from parties
Maharashtra has added 14.71 lakh voters to its electoral rolls since the November 2024 assembly polls while names of 4.09 lakh voters were deleted but not a single political party has raised any objection in this regard, a senior official said on Thursday. District-wise data showed Thane recorded the highest increase with 2.25 lakh new voters, followed by Pune with 1.82 lakh. This took the electorate in Thane to 74.55 lakh and in Pune to 90.32 lakh. Mumbai suburban district saw an addition of 95,630 new voters, taking its tally to 77.81 lakh, while Mumbai city added 18,741 names, raising its voter base to 25.62 lakh. The total electorate in the state now stands at 9.84 crore, he informed.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Nearly 15 lakh new voters in Maharashtra since assembly polls, but no objection from parties
Maharashtra has added 14.71 lakh voters to its electoral rolls since the November 2024 assembly polls while names of 4.09 lakh voters were deleted but not a single political party has raised any objection in this regard, a senior official said on Thursday. District-wise data showed Thane recorded the highest increase with 2.25 lakh new voters, followed by Pune with 1.82 lakh. This took the electorate in Thane to 74.55 lakh and in Pune to 90.32 lakh. Mumbai suburban district saw an addition of 95,630 new voters, taking its tally to 77.81 lakh, while Mumbai city added 18,741 names, raising its voter base to 25.62 lakh. The total electorate in the state now stands at 9.84 crore, he informed.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai: Glossy tiles on railway station bridges turn into slip traps in rain
Commuters are fuming after the Railways spent crores on retiling station foot overbridges (FOBs) and concourses with glossy flooring that turns dangerously slippery in the rains. From Bandra to Grant Road, Dadar to Mumbai Central, the new tiles are less a facelift and more a fall trap, raising safety concerns yet again. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-glossy-tiles-on-railway-station-bridges-turn-into-slip-traps-in-rain-23594724">Read more.</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai: Glossy tiles on railway station bridges turn into slip traps in rain
Commuters are fuming after the Railways spent crores on retiling station foot overbridges (FOBs) and concourses with glossy flooring that turns dangerously slippery in the rains. From Bandra to Grant Road, Dadar to Mumbai Central, the new tiles are less a facelift and more a fall trap, raising safety concerns yet again. Read more.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai civic body begins bollard revamp to stop two-wheeler footpath encroachment
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) on Thursday morning began work on redesigning bollards along the footpaths of Babasaheb Ambedkar Road in the Dadar and Matunga areas, in a bid to stop two-wheeler riders from encroaching on pedestrian space. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mid-day-impact-mumbai-civic-body-begins-bollard-revamp-to-stop-two-wheeler-footpath-encroachment-23594720">Read more.</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai civic body begins bollard revamp to stop two-wheeler footpath encroachment
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) on Thursday morning began work on redesigning bollards along the footpaths of Babasaheb Ambedkar Road in the Dadar and Matunga areas, in a bid to stop two-wheeler riders from encroaching on pedestrian space. Read more.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;Drivers must get 80 per cent of total fare, MMRTA orders 
The MMRTA directed in the letter that the drivers will receive an 80 per cent share of the fare. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;Drivers must get 80 per cent of total fare, MMRTA orders
The MMRTA directed in the letter that the drivers will receive an 80 per cent share of the fare. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;Cab apps to follow taxi fare till new rates are finalised 
The three firms should implement it as a base fare until the new rates for app-based taxis and auto rickshaws are finalised. Bharat Kalaskar, secretary of MMRTA, told PTI that the base fare can be discounted by 25 per cent when demand is low, while a 1.5 times surge is allowed during high-demand periods. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;Cab apps to follow taxi fare till new rates are finalised
The three firms should implement it as a base fare until the new rates for app-based taxis and auto rickshaws are finalised. Bharat Kalaskar, secretary of MMRTA, told PTI that the base fare can be discounted by 25 per cent when demand is low, while a 1.5 times surge is allowed during high-demand periods. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: MMRTA sets kaali-peeli fare: Rs 20.66/km (non-AC), Rs 22.72/km (AC)
In a letter dated September 16, the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Transport Authority (MMRTA) said the existing fare of black-and- yellow taxis is Rs 20.66 per km for non-AC vehicles and Rs 22.72 per km for AC vehicles. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: MMRTA sets kaali-peeli fare: Rs 20.66/km (non-AC), Rs 22.72/km (AC)
In a letter dated September 16, the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Transport Authority (MMRTA) said the existing fare of black-and- yellow taxis is Rs 20.66 per km for non-AC vehicles and Rs 22.72 per km for AC vehicles. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Ola, Uber, Rapido told to adopt kaali-peeli fare by Sept 18
The three aggregator firms, Uber, Ola and Rapido, were supposed to incorporate the existing fare structure of black-and-yellow taxis in their mobile applications before 5 pm on September 18. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Ola, Uber, Rapido told to adopt kaali-peeli fare by Sept 18
The three aggregator firms, Uber, Ola and Rapido, were supposed to incorporate the existing fare structure of black-and-yellow taxis in their mobile applications before 5 pm on September 18. (PTI)

Mumbai Live NEWS Updates: 2008 Malegaon blasts: Bombay HC admits victims&rsquo; families&rsquo; appeal, issues notices to NIA and acquitted accused
The <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-high-court-rejects-pil-on-hyderabad-gazette-usage-to-prove-caste-23594710" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Bombay High Court</a> has admitted an appeal filed by the families of victims in the 2008 Malegaon blasts case and issued notices to the National Investigation Agency (NIA) and the seven accused who were acquitted by a special NIA court.

Mumbai Live NEWS Updates: 2008 Malegaon blasts: Bombay HC admits victims&rsquo; families&rsquo; appeal, issues notices to NIA and acquitted accused
The Bombay High Court has admitted an appeal filed by the families of victims in the 2008 Malegaon blasts case and issued notices to the National Investigation Agency (NIA) and the seven accused who were acquitted by a special NIA court.

Mumbai Live NEWS Updates: Beneficiaries of Ladki Bahin Scheme asked to complete e-KYC within two months: Minister Aditi Tatkare
Women and Child Development Minister Aditi Tatkare on Thursday said, "An e-KYC facility has been made available on the web portal, 'ladakibahin.maharashtra.gov.in', for all beneficiaries of the scheme. They are requested to complete the e-<a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/live-blog/mumbai-news-live-updates-india-national-news-2025-september-19-news-updates-live-updates-weather-update-mumbai-monsoon-18331427" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">KYC </a>process in the next two months." This process is simple and convenient, and to maintain transparency in the scheme and ensure regular benefits to eligible women, everyone should complete it,

Mumbai Live NEWS Updates: Beneficiaries of Ladki Bahin Scheme asked to complete e-KYC within two months: Minister Aditi Tatkare
Women and Child Development Minister Aditi Tatkare on Thursday said, "An e-KYC facility has been made available on the web portal, 'ladakibahin.maharashtra.gov.in', for all beneficiaries of the scheme. They are requested to complete the e-KYC process in the next two months."This process is simple and convenient, and to maintain transparency in the scheme and ensure regular benefits to eligible women, everyone should complete it,

Mumbai Live NEWS Updates: Maharashtra Govt Makes e-KYC Mandatory for Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Scheme Beneficiaries
The <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/maharashtra-to-felicitate-109-educators-with-state-teacher-awards-on-september-22-23594772" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Maharashtra </a>government has made e-KYC mandatory for beneficiaries of the Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin scheme, giving them two months to complete the process, a government resolution (GR) was issued.

Mumbai Live NEWS Updates: Maharashtra Govt Makes e-KYC Mandatory for Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Scheme Beneficiaries
The Maharashtra government has made e-KYC mandatory for beneficiaries of the Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin scheme, giving them two months to complete the process, a government resolution (GR) was issued.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: An IndiGo flight from Mumbai to Phuket in Thailand made an emergency landing at the Chennai airport following an alleged bomb threat, an airport official said on Friday. We are closing the LIVE blog now

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: The CISF personnel and officials at the airport who checked the flight found it to be a hoax. We are closing the LIVE blog now

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