Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;Smog persists in Bandra and BKC as Mumbai&rsquo;s AQI remains in moderate range 
Authorities have identified PM10, or dust particles, as the primary pollutant contributing to the current air quality. Areas such as Bandra and the Bandra-Kurla Complex (BKC) have reported particularly high pollution levels, likely due to ongoing construction activity and vehicular emissions.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;Smog persists in Bandra and BKC as Mumbai&rsquo;s AQI remains in moderate range
Authorities have identified PM10, or dust particles, as the primary pollutant contributing to the current air quality. Areas such as Bandra and the Bandra-Kurla Complex (BKC) have reported particularly high pollution levels, likely due to ongoing construction activity and vehicular emissions.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai records moderate air quality at AQI 110; PM10 dust major pollutant 
Mumbai&rsquo;s air quality remains a concern as the city recorded an AQI of 110 on Monday, placing it in the &ldquo;moderate&rdquo; (yellow) category. This is the second-best air quality reading this month, following February 1 when the AQI stood at 105. Despite the winter season coming to an end, the air quality has not shown significant improvement, with February 2026 registering worse pollution levels compared to the same period last year. Via Eshanpriya MS

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai records moderate air quality at AQI 110; PM10 dust major pollutant
Mumbai&rsquo;s air quality remains a concern as the city recorded an AQI of 110 on Monday, placing it in the &ldquo;moderate&rdquo; (yellow) category. This is the second-best air quality reading this month, following February 1 when the AQI stood at 105. Despite the winter season coming to an end, the air quality has not shown significant improvement, with February 2026 registering worse pollution levels compared to the same period last year. Via Eshanpriya MS

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Illegal claimants removed, 'Ladki Bahin' beneficiary tally fell to 1.90 crore since 2024 launch, said an official
The number of beneficiaries under the Maharashtra government's flagship 'Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin' scheme fell to 1.90 crore from 2.52 crore in July 2024 after names of illegal claimants were deleted, an official said on Monday (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Illegal claimants removed, 'Ladki Bahin' beneficiary tally fell to 1.90 crore since 2024 launch, said an official
The number of beneficiaries under the Maharashtra government's flagship 'Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin' scheme fell to 1.90 crore from 2.52 crore in July 2024 after names of illegal claimants were deleted, an official said on Monday (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Key routes to be kept in the first phase
Water metro services within Mumbai city will focus around Nariman Point-Worli-Bandra-Juhu-Versova routes, said the minister, adding "We plan to take up two routes in the first phase." "Once the Radio Club jetty near the Gateway of India in south Mumbai is ready, water metro will take just 40 minutes to ferry people to the Navi Mumbai International Airport," he noted (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Key routes to be kept in the first phase
Water metro services within Mumbai city will focus around Nariman Point-Worli-Bandra-Juhu-Versova routes, said the minister, adding "We plan to take up two routes in the first phase." "Once the Radio Club jetty near the Gateway of India in south Mumbai is ready, water metro will take just 40 minutes to ferry people to the Navi Mumbai International Airport," he noted (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Six to eight routes planned across MMR
The state government has chalked out six to eight routes in the MMR to be connected through a network of electric-powered boats under the water taxi project which is estimated to cost Rs 1,200 crore, according to the minister. He said after the DPR is submitted, discussions would be held with Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on feasibility of routes and two of the finalized routes would be taken up first for implementation (PTI)&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Six to eight routes planned across MMR
The state government has chalked out six to eight routes in the MMR to be connected through a network of electric-powered boats under the water taxi project which is estimated to cost Rs 1,200 crore, according to the minister. He said after the DPR is submitted, discussions would be held with Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on feasibility of routes and two of the finalized routes would be taken up first for implementation (PTI)&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Case being registered under Section 145 of the Railway Act
Railway officials said that around 3 pm, the apparently intoxicated person was found lying on the tracks near Platform No. 1. The approaching train was stopped short of him. He was later removed from the tracks, and train services were restored. No injuries were reported in the incident. Officials said a case is being registered under Section 145 of the Railway Act

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Case being registered under Section 145 of the Railway Act
Railway officials said that around 3 pm, the apparently intoxicated person was found lying on the tracks near Platform No. 1. The approaching train was stopped short of him. He was later removed from the tracks, and train services were restored. No injuries were reported in the incident. Officials said a case is being registered under Section 145 of the Railway Act

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: MMRDA announces Rs 48,072.57 crore surplus budget; metro expansion, growth hubs and climate-resilient Mumbai planned
The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) on Monday unveiled its surplus budget for 2026-27 with a total outlay of Rs 48,072.57 crore, with plans for metro expansion, growth hubs and climate-resilient Mumbai. The announcement marks its first surplus budget since 2017-18&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: MMRDA announces Rs 48,072.57 crore surplus budget; metro expansion, growth hubs and climate-resilient Mumbai planned
The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) on Monday unveiled its surplus budget for 2026-27 with a total outlay of Rs 48,072.57 crore, with plans for metro expansion, growth hubs and climate-resilient Mumbai. The announcement marks its first surplus budget since 2017-18&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Controversy after Muslim MLA&rsquo;s temple visit
Later, BJP workers spraying 'gomutra' at the temple to 'purify' was also widely circulated on social media. "Sattar eats cow meat and has harmed the sanctity of the temple (with his visit), that is why we sprayed gomutra to purify it. He fools both Muslims and Hindus. He went for Haj recently and now goes to a temple," Sillod unit BJP chief Manoj Morellu told reporters on Monday (PTI)&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Controversy after Muslim MLA&rsquo;s temple visit
Later, BJP workers spraying 'gomutra' at the temple to 'purify' was also widely circulated on social media. "Sattar eats cow meat and has harmed the sanctity of the temple (with his visit), that is why we sprayed gomutra to purify it. He fools both Muslims and Hindus. He went for Haj recently and now goes to a temple," Sillod unit BJP chief Manoj Morellu told reporters on Monday (PTI)&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: BJP leaders promise to take up the victim's job issue
Responding to Asawari&rsquo;s pleas, Navnath Ban, Maharashtra BJP&rsquo;s media in-charge, said he would escalate the issue to Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis. &ldquo;The BJP's stand is to support the Jagdale family and other families affected by the terror attack. I assure that I will personally take up the matter with the chief minister and the state party leadership,&rdquo; he said. The BJP corporator also said, that Fadnavis is a sensitive leader who would look into the issue and try to ensure justice at the earliest (PTI)&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: BJP leaders promise to take up the victim's job issue
Responding to Asawari&rsquo;s pleas, Navnath Ban, Maharashtra BJP&rsquo;s media in-charge, said he would escalate the issue to Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis. &ldquo;The BJP's stand is to support the Jagdale family and other families affected by the terror attack. I assure that I will personally take up the matter with the chief minister and the state party leadership,&rdquo; he said. The BJP corporator also said, that Fadnavis is a sensitive leader who would look into the issue and try to ensure justice at the earliest (PTI)&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: 10 months on, Pahalgam attack victim's daughter in Pune still awaits promised govt job
Ten months after a terror attack in Pahalgam claimed her father's life, Asawari Jagdale is still waiting for the Maharashtra government to deliver on its promise of a state job. While Asawari voiced her concern on Monday in Pune, BJP leader Navnath Ban promised to escalate the delay directly to Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis (PTI)&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: 10 months on, Pahalgam attack victim's daughter in Pune still awaits promised govt job
Ten months after a terror attack in Pahalgam claimed her father's life, Asawari Jagdale is still waiting for the Maharashtra government to deliver on its promise of a state job. While Asawari voiced her concern on Monday in Pune, BJP leader Navnath Ban promised to escalate the delay directly to Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis (PTI)&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Kishori Pednekar to be the Leader of Opposition in BMC
Tawde also announced that Shiv Sena (UBT) corporator and former Mayor of the Mumbai civic body, Kishori Pednekar, will be the Leader of the Opposition in BMC's General Body. Shiv Sena (UBT), after the BMC elections 2026, turned out to be the largest opposition party with 65 elected representatives.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Kishori Pednekar to be the Leader of Opposition in BMC
Tawde also announced that Shiv Sena (UBT) corporator and former Mayor of the Mumbai civic body, Kishori Pednekar, will be the Leader of the Opposition in BMC's General Body. Shiv Sena (UBT), after the BMC elections 2026, turned out to be the largest opposition party with 65 elected representatives.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: 32 cars worth Rs 2.44 cr seized in a car rental-mortgage racket by Thane cops
A total of 32 cars worth Rs 2.44 crore were seized and one person has been arrested after a major vehicle rental and mortgage racket was busted by the Thane Crime Branch, a senior police official said on Monday (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: 32 cars worth Rs 2.44 cr seized in a car rental-mortgage racket by Thane cops
A total of 32 cars worth Rs 2.44 crore were seized and one person has been arrested after a major vehicle rental and mortgage racket was busted by the Thane Crime Branch, a senior police official said on Monday (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Lawrence Bishnoi gang member claims responsibility for Shetty attack
With the latest arrests, the police have nabbed 11 persons in connection with the case so far, an official said. The crime branch had arrested Aditya Gayaki (19), Siddharth Yenpure (20), Samarth Pomaji (18), Swapnil Sakat (23) and Asaram Fasale, who had allegedly provided a scooter and other logistic support and weapons to the shooter while Lawrence Bishnoi gang member Shubham Lonkar had taken responsibility for the firing, he said. Lonkar is also wanted in the NCP leader Baba Siddique murder case and the firing at Bollywood actor Salman Khan's residence in Bandra. The police have invoked the stringent Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA) in the case. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Lawrence Bishnoi gang member claims responsibility for Shetty attack
With the latest arrests, the police have nabbed 11 persons in connection with the case so far, an official said. The crime branch had arrested Aditya Gayaki (19), Siddharth Yenpure (20), Samarth Pomaji (18), Swapnil Sakat (23) and Asaram Fasale, who had allegedly provided a scooter and other logistic support and weapons to the shooter while Lawrence Bishnoi gang member Shubham Lonkar had taken responsibility for the firing, he said. Lonkar is also wanted in the NCP leader Baba Siddique murder case and the firing at Bollywood actor Salman Khan's residence in Bandra. The police have invoked the stringent Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA) in the case. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Exemptions for emergency services
Certain vehicles will be exempted from the ban. These include ambulances, fire brigade vehicles, police vehicles, government vehicles deployed for VVIP security and vehicles specifically permitted by the Mumbai Traffic Police for operational needs. Officials have warned that violators will face action under the provisions of the Motor Vehicles Act. The Mumbai&nbsp;<a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-crime-news/article/thane-traffic-updates-one-injured-ghodbunder-road-traffic-hit-after-container-crashes-into-12-vehicles-in-thane-23616736" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Traffic Police</a>&nbsp;have appealed to motorists to cooperate and follow instructions to ensure smooth movement and public safety.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Exemptions for emergency services
Certain vehicles will be exempted from the ban. These include ambulances, fire brigade vehicles, police vehicles, government vehicles deployed for VVIP security and vehicles specifically permitted by the Mumbai Traffic Police for operational needs. Officials have warned that violators will face action under the provisions of the Motor Vehicles Act. The Mumbai&nbsp;Traffic Police&nbsp;have appealed to motorists to cooperate and follow instructions to ensure smooth movement and public safety.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Heavy Motor Vehicles will be temporarily prohibited on WEH
According to the notification, movement of all Heavy Motor Vehicles (HMVs) will remain completely prohibited on both northbound and southbound carriageways of the Western Express Highway. The restriction will be in force from 8.00 am to 9.00 pm between Vakola Flyover and Dahisar Toll Naka. The order has been issued by Deputy Commissioner of Police (Traffic), Western Suburbs, Ajit Borhade, under Section 115 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, along with relevant rules and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-metro-line-4-slab-collapse-mmrda-announces-financial-assistance-to-victims-writes-to-police-for-strict-action-23616734" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">government</a>&nbsp;circulars.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Heavy Motor Vehicles will be temporarily prohibited on WEH
According to the notification, movement of all Heavy Motor Vehicles (HMVs) will remain completely prohibited on both northbound and southbound carriageways of the Western Express Highway. The restriction will be in force from 8.00 am to 9.00 pm between Vakola Flyover and Dahisar Toll Naka. The order has been issued by Deputy Commissioner of Police (Traffic), Western Suburbs, Ajit Borhade, under Section 115 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, along with relevant rules and&nbsp;government&nbsp;circulars.


Mumbai News LIVE Updates: The Mumbai Traffic Police announced temporary traffic restrictions for the day
In an official traffic notification, the Mumbai Traffic Police announced temporary traffic restrictions on the Western Express Highway (WEH) on February 17, 2026, due to the visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the President of France. The restrictions have been imposed as part of heightened security arrangements for the two dignitaries and to prevent traffic congestion in the western suburbs.&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: The Mumbai Traffic Police announced temporary traffic restrictions for the day
In an official traffic notification, the Mumbai Traffic Police announced temporary traffic restrictions on the Western Express Highway (WEH) on February 17, 2026, due to the visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the President of France. The restrictions have been imposed as part of heightened security arrangements for the two dignitaries and to prevent traffic congestion in the western suburbs.&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates | PM Modi and French President Macron to visit Mumbai: Police issues traffic advisory for Feb 17
Ahead of the PM Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron's visit to Mumbai, the city police have issued a traffic advisory for motorists on February 17.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates | PM Modi and French President Macron to visit Mumbai: Police issues traffic advisory for Feb 17
Ahead of the PM Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron's visit to Mumbai, the city police have issued a traffic advisory for motorists on February 17.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: NCP bracing for internal restructuring&nbsp;
Beyond the immediate crisis, another NCP leader indicated that the party is bracing for a significant internal restructuring. The NCP leader emphasised, "Discussions regarding the appointment of a new National President are expected to top the agenda. The date and venue for the upcoming National Executive meeting will likely be finalised today. The entire selection and restructuring process is expected to be completed within the next two weeks, as per IANS.&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: NCP bracing for internal restructuring&nbsp;
Beyond the immediate crisis, another NCP leader indicated that the party is bracing for a significant internal restructuring. The NCP leader emphasised, "Discussions regarding the appointment of a new National President are expected to top the agenda. The date and venue for the upcoming National Executive meeting will likely be finalised today. The entire selection and restructuring process is expected to be completed within the next two weeks, as per IANS.&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Agenda of meeting
As reported by news agency IANS, a major flashpoint for Monday evening&rsquo;s discussion will be the bribery allegations involving the office of Food and Drug Administration Minister Narhari Zirwal. The incident has left Zirwal in a precarious position, especially after he reportedly went "not reachable" on Saturday morning, sparking intense speculation. With the opposition aggressively demanding his resignation, Zirwal is likely to meet Sunetra Pawar on Monday. During the meeting, Zirwal will present his side of the story before the Core Committee. The leadership will review the facts of the case to determine the party's official stance, reported IANS.&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Agenda of meeting
As reported by news agency IANS, a major flashpoint for Monday evening&rsquo;s discussion will be the bribery allegations involving the office of Food and Drug Administration Minister Narhari Zirwal. The incident has left Zirwal in a precarious position, especially after he reportedly went "not reachable" on Saturday morning, sparking intense speculation. With the opposition aggressively demanding his resignation, Zirwal is likely to meet Sunetra Pawar on Monday. During the meeting, Zirwal will present his side of the story before the Core Committee. The leadership will review the facts of the case to determine the party's official stance, reported IANS.&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: A senior leader of the party briefed about the meeting called by Sunetra Pawar
A senior NCP leader, while briefing about the meeting called by Sunetra Pawar, said, &ldquo;All Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs) and Legislative Council (MLCs) from the NCP (Ajit Pawar faction) have been issued strict directives to attend the meeting, which is taking place a week ahead of the commencement of the budget session of the state legislature on February 23 in Mumbai.&rdquo; &ldquo;The primary agenda is to establish organisational discipline, review the current political climate in the state and formulate a roadmap for upcoming challenges while focusing on rebuilding and strengthening the party organisation. In addition, the meeting will also discuss further increasing coordination with the BJP, which heads the Mahayuti government, and also between the party and the government," the NCP leader further added.&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: A senior leader of the party briefed about the meeting called by Sunetra Pawar
A senior NCP leader, while briefing about the meeting called by Sunetra Pawar, said, &ldquo;All Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs) and Legislative Council (MLCs) from the NCP (Ajit Pawar faction) have been issued strict directives to attend the meeting, which is taking place a week ahead of the commencement of the budget session of the state legislature on February 23 in Mumbai.&rdquo; &ldquo;The primary agenda is to establish organisational discipline, review the current political climate in the state and formulate a roadmap for upcoming challenges while focusing on rebuilding and strengthening the party organisation. In addition, the meeting will also discuss further increasing coordination with the BJP, which heads the Mahayuti government, and also between the party and the government," the NCP leader further added.&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: It was the first meeting scheduled under Sunetra Pawar's leadership
The meeting, scheduled for 6.00 pm., marks the first major legislative event under Sunetra Pawar&rsquo;s leadership since she was elected as the legislature party leader and took the oath of office on January 31 following the passing of Ajit Pawar. The meeting has drawn significant attention across the political spectrum across Maharashtra as she begins to consolidate her grip on both the government and the party.&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: It was the first meeting scheduled under Sunetra Pawar's leadership
The meeting, scheduled for 6.00 pm., marks the first major legislative event under Sunetra Pawar&rsquo;s leadership since she was elected as the legislature party leader and took the oath of office on January 31 following the passing of Ajit Pawar. The meeting has drawn significant attention across the political spectrum across Maharashtra as she begins to consolidate her grip on both the government and the party.&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Deputy CM Sunetra Pawar calls crucial NCP meet at Devgiri ahead of Maharashtra budget session
After Sunetra Pawar&rsquo;s appointment as Maharashtra's Deputy Chief Minister, the state&rsquo;s political landscape is witnessing a major shift. Soon after arriving in Mumbai from Baramati, the Deputy CM has summoned a meeting at 'Devgiri', her official residence, on Monday evening. (IANS)
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Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Deputy CM Sunetra Pawar calls crucial NCP meet at Devgiri ahead of Maharashtra budget session
After Sunetra Pawar&rsquo;s appointment as Maharashtra's Deputy Chief Minister, the state&rsquo;s political landscape is witnessing a major shift. Soon after arriving in Mumbai from Baramati, the Deputy CM has summoned a meeting at 'Devgiri', her official residence, on Monday evening. (IANS)
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Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Posters and hoardings put up near Marine drive in Mumbai to welcome French President Emmanuel Macron
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Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Posters and hoardings put up near Marine drive in Mumbai to welcome French President Emmanuel Macron
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#WATCH | Mumbai: Posters and hoardings welcoming French President Emmanuel Macron put up across Mumbai. French President Emmanuel Macron and First Lady Brigitte Macron are visiting Mumbai and Delhi during their visit to India from February 16-19. President Macron will arrive&hellip; pic.twitter.com/WQ1FKLPeZt
&mdash; ANI (@ANI) February 16, 2026




Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai weather: Mainly clear sky expected in city and suburbs; maximum temperature around 34 degree Celsius
Mumbai city and its suburbs are likely to witness mainly clear skies through the day. Warm weather conditions are expected to prevail, with the maximum temperature likely to reach around 34 degrees Celsius, while the minimum temperature may settle near 21 degrees Celsius. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-weather-updates-clear-skies-over-city-and-suburbs-temperature-to-touch-34-degree-celsius-23616812" rel="nofollow">Read More</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai weather: Mainly clear sky expected in city and suburbs; maximum temperature around 34 degree Celsius
Mumbai city and its suburbs are likely to witness mainly clear skies through the day. Warm weather conditions are expected to prevail, with the maximum temperature likely to reach around 34 degrees Celsius, while the minimum temperature may settle near 21 degrees Celsius. Read More

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Carter Road residents protest 35 LED hoardings; allege dumping on shoreline
Work on 35 LED advertisement hoardings at Carter Road Promenade has been halted after resident protests, but locals now allege that hoarding material has been dumped along the rocky shoreline beside the promenade. &ldquo;The contractor has dumped the hoardings on the rocks and left,&rdquo; said a resident who joined the protest. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-carter-road-residents-protest-35-led-hoardings-allege-dumping-on-shoreline-23616758" rel="nofollow">Read More</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Carter Road residents protest 35 LED hoardings; allege dumping on shoreline
Work on 35 LED advertisement hoardings at Carter Road Promenade has been halted after resident protests, but locals now allege that hoarding material has been dumped along the rocky shoreline beside the promenade. &ldquo;The contractor has dumped the hoardings on the rocks and left,&rdquo; said a resident who joined the protest. Read More

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Panvel and Ulwe auto drivers accused of overcharging, refusing meter fares
Commuters in Panvel and Ulwe have alleged widespread overcharging by auto-rickshaw drivers who refuse to operate by meter and instead demand flat, arbitrary fares. Passengers claim short-distance rides are often denied unless they agree to pre-decided rates. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/panvel-station-to-pillai-college-cost-rs-50-instead-of-the-metered-rs-26-commuters-urge-crackdown-23616764" rel="nofollow">Read More</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Panvel and Ulwe auto drivers accused of overcharging, refusing meter fares
Commuters in Panvel and Ulwe have alleged widespread overcharging by auto-rickshaw drivers who refuse to operate by meter and instead demand flat, arbitrary fares. Passengers claim short-distance rides are often denied unless they agree to pre-decided rates. Read More

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Two injured remain in ICU after Mumbai Metro slab collapse in Mulund
A day after the Mulund Metro construction accident, two of the injured victims remain in the ICU at Upasani Hospital but are stable, police said. One victim, sitting in the rickshaw, died on the spot when a concrete slab from the under-construction Metro Line Green fell onto vehicles below. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-metro-line-4-slab-collapse-sarpanch-family-seeks-justice-compensation-as-two-still-in-icu-23616759" rel="nofollow">Read More</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Two injured remain in ICU after Mumbai Metro slab collapse in Mulund
A day after the Mulund Metro construction accident, two of the injured victims remain in the ICU at Upasani Hospital but are stable, police said. One victim, sitting in the rickshaw, died on the spot when a concrete slab from the under-construction Metro Line Green fell onto vehicles below. Read More

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: RTI reveals preferential memberships at CIDCO Kharghar golf course
A row is brewing over the membership policy of the City and Industrial Development Corporation (CIDCO) Kharghar Valley Golf Course (KVGC), with residents alleging a lack of transparency and questioning the basis on which memberships have been granted to select government officials. What was envisioned as a public recreational facility for Navi Mumbai, Panvel, and Kharghar is now under public scrutiny for appearing exclusive and inaccessible to ordinary citizens. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-cpcb-data-shows-mumbais-aqi-in-february-worse-than-january-23616761" rel="nofollow">Read More</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: RTI reveals preferential memberships at CIDCO Kharghar golf course
A row is brewing over the membership policy of the City and Industrial Development Corporation (CIDCO) Kharghar Valley Golf Course (KVGC), with residents alleging a lack of transparency and questioning the basis on which memberships have been granted to select government officials. What was envisioned as a public recreational facility for Navi Mumbai, Panvel, and Kharghar is now under public scrutiny for appearing exclusive and inaccessible to ordinary citizens. Read More

Mumbai News LIVE Updates | Maharashtra: Kasara-Manmad rail expansion to remove ghat bottlenecks&nbsp;
The Union Cabinet has approved a 131-km Kasara-Manmad rail project that will include India&rsquo;s second-longest railway tunnel, a 24 km stretch through the ghat section. The project is part of the plan to quadruple the Mumbai-Howrah high-density corridor and separate passenger and freight traffic. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/maharashtra-kasara-manmad-rail-expansion-to-remove-ghat-bottlenecks-23616766" rel="nofollow">Read More</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates | Maharashtra: Kasara-Manmad rail expansion to remove ghat bottlenecks&nbsp;
The Union Cabinet has approved a 131-km Kasara-Manmad rail project that will include India&rsquo;s second-longest railway tunnel, a 24 km stretch through the ghat section. The project is part of the plan to quadruple the Mumbai-Howrah high-density corridor and separate passenger and freight traffic. Read More

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai Metro Line-4 under scanner as MMRDA forms special safety team
The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) has ordered a comprehensive safety inspection of the Metro Line 4 corridor (Wadala-Kasarvadavli) following the incident that occurred on February 14. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-metro-line-4-slab-collapse-one-death-later-metro-4-safety-inspection-begins-23616755" rel="nofollow">Read More</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai Metro Line-4 under scanner as MMRDA forms special safety team
The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) has ordered a comprehensive safety inspection of the Metro Line 4 corridor (Wadala-Kasarvadavli) following the incident that occurred on February 14. Read More

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Residents threaten protest as BMC stops NOCs for redevelopment in Kandivali
On Sunday, a large number of people from around 600 societies from Malad and Kandivli conducted a joint meeting and took the signatures of 80 societies to start a campaign, as they have not been able to redevelop their societies since 2014 due to being located in a 500-yard radius of defence lands. They have requested the defence ministry and government to scrap the old gazette in this regard. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-residents-threaten-protest-as-bmc-stops-nocs-for-redevelopment-in-kandivali-23616757" rel="nofollow">Read More</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Residents threaten protest as BMC stops NOCs for redevelopment in Kandivali
On Sunday, a large number of people from around 600 societies from Malad and Kandivli conducted a joint meeting and took the signatures of 80 societies to start a campaign, as they have not been able to redevelop their societies since 2014 due to being located in a 500-yard radius of defence lands. They have requested the defence ministry and government to scrap the old gazette in this regard. Read More

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: UP sarpanch&rsquo;s Mumbai visit ends in tragedy amid Metro construction collapse
Ramdhani Yadav, 49, the sarpanch of Barthani village in Jaunpur, Uttar Pradesh, had come to the city to meet with a potential groom for his daughter and was on his way to meet the young man in Mulund on Saturday, when his life was cut short in the Metro slab collapse, the deceased&rsquo;s relatives told mid-day. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-metro-line-4-slab-collapse-metro-slab-collapse-in-mulund-claims-life-of-up-village-sarpanch-23616756" rel="nofollow">Read More</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: UP sarpanch&rsquo;s Mumbai visit ends in tragedy amid Metro construction collapse
Ramdhani Yadav, 49, the sarpanch of Barthani village in Jaunpur, Uttar Pradesh, had come to the city to meet with a potential groom for his daughter and was on his way to meet the young man in Mulund on Saturday, when his life was cut short in the Metro slab collapse, the deceased&rsquo;s relatives told mid-day. Read More

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Thane civic body to seek explanation over mining nod in prohibited zone
Following mid-day&rsquo;s report, fresh questions have surfaced over a temporary mining permit issued in Manpada, Thane, inside the Eco-Sensitive Zone of Sanjay Gandhi National Park. Forest officials said the Thane Municipal Corporation will seek an explanation from the Collector&rsquo;s office on how the permission was granted in a prohibited zone. Environmentalists have demanded an inquiry and possible offence registration. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-mining-permit-in-sgnp-eco-sensitive-zone-sparks-fresh-controversy-in-thane-23616768" rel="nofollow">Read More</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Thane civic body to seek explanation over mining nod in prohibited zone
Following mid-day&rsquo;s report, fresh questions have surfaced over a temporary mining permit issued in Manpada, Thane, inside the Eco-Sensitive Zone of Sanjay Gandhi National Park. Forest officials said the Thane Municipal Corporation will seek an explanation from the Collector&rsquo;s office on how the permission was granted in a prohibited zone. Environmentalists have demanded an inquiry and possible offence registration. Read More

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbaikars question civic authorities accountability; residents demand answers&nbsp;
Are ward officers only complaint-driven? Mumbaikars question whether officials of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation should proactively inspect roads, drainage, and civic infrastructure instead of waiting for grievances to pile up. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-citizens-question-civic-authorities-accountability-questions-raised-over-ward-officer-duties-23616772" rel="nofollow">Read More</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbaikars question civic authorities accountability; residents demand answers&nbsp;
Are ward officers only complaint-driven? Mumbaikars question whether officials of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation should proactively inspect roads, drainage, and civic infrastructure instead of waiting for grievances to pile up. Read More

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai&rsquo;s air quality remains a concern as the city recorded an AQI of 110 on Monday, placing it in the &ldquo;moderate&rdquo; (yellow) category. This is the second-best air quality reading this month, following February 1 when the AQI stood at 105. Despite the winter season coming to an end, the air quality has not shown significant improvement, with February 2026 registering worse pollution levels compared to the same period last year. We are now closing the LIVE Blog
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Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai’s air quality remains a concern as the city recorded an AQI of 110 on Monday. We are now closing the LIVE Blog

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