Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Have initiated pothole-free roads, accelerated metro projects, asserts deputy CM
"We have initiated pothole-free roads, accelerated Metro projects, and completed the Coastal Road. Prime Minister` Narendra Modi`s vision to make Mumbai a global fintech hub has already attracted massive investment to the state," Shinde added.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Have initiated pothole-free roads, accelerated metro projects, asserts deputy CM
"We have initiated pothole-free roads, accelerated Metro projects, and completed the Coastal Road. Prime Minister` Narendra Modi`s vision to make Mumbai a global fintech hub has already attracted massive investment to the state," Shinde added.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: `We are working to bring Marathi people back to Mumbai,` says Shinde
"Some parties play the `Marathi` card only when polls are near. We are working to bring Marathi people back to Mumbai. Mumbaikars and Marathi people were forced out of the city due to the opposition`s mismanagement," Shinde said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: `We are working to bring Marathi people back to Mumbai,` says Shinde
"Some parties play the `Marathi` card only when polls are near. We are working to bring Marathi people back to Mumbai. Mumbaikars and Marathi people were forced out of the city due to the opposition`s mismanagement," Shinde said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Some parties play Marathi card ahead of polls, says Shinde; slams Sena (UBT) for `robbing` city 
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Friday said some parties play the `Marathi` card only when polls are near whereas the Shiv Sena is working to bring back those Marathi-speaking persons who were "forced out" of Mumbai and adjoining areas due to the "opposition`s mismanagement". He also slammed the Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena (UBT) for "robbing Mumbai" and said the ruling Mahayuti is the "true guardians" of the metropolis and its adjoining cities. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Some parties play Marathi card ahead of polls, says Shinde; slams Sena (UBT) for `robbing` city 
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Friday said some parties play the `Marathi` card only when polls are near whereas the Shiv Sena is working to bring back those Marathi-speaking persons who were "forced out" of Mumbai and adjoining areas due to the "opposition`s mismanagement". He also slammed the Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena (UBT) for "robbing Mumbai" and said the ruling Mahayuti is the "true guardians" of the metropolis and its adjoining cities. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Accused demanded Rs 10,000-bribe from complainant, say ACB
As per the complainant, he purchased a plot of non-agricultural land at Agarnaral, and submitted an application to the talathi office for updating the 7/12 extract (which reflects the title) on October 9. Chavan allegedly demanded Rs 10,000 from him. Following a complaint, the ACB laid a trap at Chavan`s office on Thursday and caught him red-handed while accepting money, the release said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Accused demanded Rs 10,000-bribe from complainant, say ACB
As per the complainant, he purchased a plot of non-agricultural land at Agarnaral, and submitted an application to the talathi office for updating the 7/12 extract (which reflects the title) on October 9. Chavan allegedly demanded Rs 10,000 from him. Following a complaint, the ACB laid a trap at Chavan`s office on Thursday and caught him red-handed while accepting money, the release said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Village revenue official caught accepting bribe A talathi or village revenue official has been arrested while allegedly taking a bribe in Maharashtra`s Ratnagiri district, the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) said on Friday. Bajrang Dattatray Chavan (51), the accused, was posted at Saza Chafe village, it said in a release. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Village revenue official caught accepting bribeA talathi or village revenue official has been arrested while allegedly taking a bribe in Maharashtra`s Ratnagiri district, the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) said on Friday. Bajrang Dattatray Chavan (51), the accused, was posted at Saza Chafe village, it said in a release. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: One of the men accused of attempted murder
Kasim Irani has 16 prior cases registered against him in Pune, Nashik, and Thane for offences like attempted murder and robbery, Jadhav said. "The action by the Kalyan Crime Branch Unit 3 has dealt a severe blow to this inter-state syndicate. Further probe is underway," the DCP added.&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: One of the men accused of attempted murder
Kasim Irani has 16 prior cases registered against him in Pune, Nashik, and Thane for offences like attempted murder and robbery, Jadhav said. "The action by the Kalyan Crime Branch Unit 3 has dealt a severe blow to this inter-state syndicate. Further probe is underway," the DCP added.&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Arrest led to solving of 52 cases, say police&nbsp;
"Their arrest has led to the solving of 52 cases of chain snatching and gold theft registered in Maharashtra and neighbouring Karnataka. They were held in a case registered at Kolsewadi police station. The duo has confessed to crimes in Thane, Mumbai, Navi Mumbai, Kalyan, Ambernath, Badlapur, Bhiwandi, and various locations in Karnataka. We recovered stolen gold items worth Rs 30 lakh from them," the DCP said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Arrest led to solving of 52 cases, say police&nbsp;
"Their arrest has led to the solving of 52 cases of chain snatching and gold theft registered in Maharashtra and neighbouring Karnataka. They were held in a case registered at Kolsewadi police station. The duo has confessed to crimes in Thane, Mumbai, Navi Mumbai, Kalyan, Ambernath, Badlapur, Bhiwandi, and various locations in Karnataka. We recovered stolen gold items worth Rs 30 lakh from them," the DCP said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Two members of `Irani` gang held; 52 cases solved, gold worth Rs 30 lakh seized Two members of the `Irani` gang were held by the Kalyan unit of Thane Crime Branch and stolen gold worth Rs 30 lakh was recovered from them, an official said on Friday. Deputy Commissioner of Police (Crime) Amarsingh Jadhav identified the two accused as Kasim Garibshah Irani (38) and Mukhtar Sheru Hussain alias Irani (32). (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Two members of `Irani` gang held; 52 cases solved, gold worth Rs 30 lakh seizedTwo members of the `Irani` gang were held by the Kalyan unit of Thane Crime Branch and stolen gold worth Rs 30 lakh was recovered from them, an official said on Friday. Deputy Commissioner of Police (Crime) Amarsingh Jadhav identified the two accused as Kasim Garibshah Irani (38) and Mukhtar Sheru Hussain alias Irani (32). (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: 
In a similar development, 15 BJP candidates were elected unopposed in the Kalyan-Dombivli Municipal Corporation of Thane district, the party said in a release. The unopposed elected candidates include Ranjana Penkar - Ward 26(B), Asavari Navre - Ward 26(C), Manda Patil - Ward 27(A), Jyoti Patil - Ward 24(B), Rekha Chaudhary - Ward 18(A), Mukand alias Vishu Pednekar - Ward 26(A), Mahesh Patil - Ward 27(D), Sai Shelar - Ward 19(C), Dipesh Mhatre - Ward 23(A), Jayesh Mhatre - Ward 23(D), Harshada Bhoir - Ward 23(C), Dr. Sunita Patil - Ward 19(B), Pooja Mhatre - Ward 19(A), Ravina Mali - Ward 30(A) and Mandar Halbe - Ward 26(D).

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: 
In a similar development, 15 BJP candidates were elected unopposed in the Kalyan-Dombivli Municipal Corporation of Thane district, the party said in a release. The unopposed elected candidates include Ranjana Penkar - Ward 26(B), Asavari Navre - Ward 26(C), Manda Patil - Ward 27(A), Jyoti Patil - Ward 24(B), Rekha Chaudhary - Ward 18(A), Mukand alias Vishu Pednekar - Ward 26(A), Mahesh Patil - Ward 27(D), Sai Shelar - Ward 19(C), Dipesh Mhatre - Ward 23(A), Jayesh Mhatre - Ward 23(D), Harshada Bhoir - Ward 23(C), Dr. Sunita Patil - Ward 19(B), Pooja Mhatre - Ward 19(A), Ravina Mali - Ward 30(A) and Mandar Halbe - Ward 26(D).

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Two BJP candidates from Pune, 15 from Thane elected unopposed ahead of local body polls
Two Bharatiya Janata Party candidates from Pune Municipal Corporation and fifteen from Kalyan-Dombivli Municipal Corporation of Thane were elected unopposed ahead of the Maharashtra local body election, the party confirmed on Friday. BJP candidates Manjusha Nagpure and Shrikant Jagtap were elected unopposed from Ward Number-35 of the Pune Municipal Corporation ahead of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections. (ANI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Two BJP candidates from Pune, 15 from Thane elected unopposed ahead of local body polls
Two Bharatiya Janata Party candidates from Pune Municipal Corporation and fifteen from Kalyan-Dombivli Municipal Corporation of Thane were elected unopposed ahead of the Maharashtra local body election, the party confirmed on Friday. BJP candidates Manjusha Nagpure and Shrikant Jagtap were elected unopposed from Ward Number-35 of the Pune Municipal Corporation ahead of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections. (ANI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: `Congress has fielded well-educated, experienced, and capable candidate`&nbsp;
Addressing a gathering of supporters and party workers, he said the Congress has fielded a well-educated, experienced and capable candidate with a strong understanding of grassroots issues. Describing Vanu as a visionary and hardworking leader, Khan said he was impressed by his commitment and approach towards public service.&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: `Congress has fielded well-educated, experienced, and capable candidate`&nbsp;
Addressing a gathering of supporters and party workers, he said the Congress has fielded a well-educated, experienced and capable candidate with a strong understanding of grassroots issues. Describing Vanu as a visionary and hardworking leader, Khan said he was impressed by his commitment and approach towards public service.&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Decision taken in larger interest of local residents, says SP leader
BMC elections will be held on January 15. Khan said the decision to withdraw his nomination and support Vanu was taken in the larger interest of local residents and after careful consideration of the ward`s future.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Decision taken in larger interest of local residents, says SP leader
BMC elections will be held on January 15. Khan said the decision to withdraw his nomination and support Vanu was taken in the larger interest of local residents and after careful consideration of the ward`s future.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: SP candidate withdraws from fray in Govandi; supports Congress nominee for BMC polls Former corporator and Samajwadi Party (SP) candidate Irfan Khan on Friday withdrew his nomination for the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections, and announced full support to the Congress candidate from Govandi`s Ward 138. Sufiyan Vanu is Congress` candidate from the ward. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: SP candidate withdraws from fray in Govandi; supports Congress nominee for BMC pollsFormer corporator and Samajwadi Party (SP) candidate Irfan Khan on Friday withdrew his nomination for the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections, and announced full support to the Congress candidate from Govandi`s Ward 138. Sufiyan Vanu is Congress` candidate from the ward. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;Narendra A Patil assumes charge as senior deputy general manager of western railway
Narendra A Patil, an officer of the 1995 batch of the Indian Railway Traffic Service (IRTS), took over as Senior Deputy General Manager (SDGM) of Western Railway (WR) on Thursday. Prior to this appointment, Patil served as chief passenger transportation manager of WR.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;Narendra A Patil assumes charge as senior deputy general manager of western railway
Narendra A Patil, an officer of the 1995 batch of the Indian Railway Traffic Service (IRTS), took over as Senior Deputy General Manager (SDGM) of Western Railway (WR) on Thursday. Prior to this appointment, Patil served as chief passenger transportation manager of WR.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Nomination papers of MVA candidates rejected in large numbers, alleges Sanjay Raut
He claimed ministers had been calling election officials despite the model code of conduct being in force, and said nomination papers of Opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi candidates were rejected in large numbers, particularly in Thane. The Congress, a Shiv Sena (UBT) ally, separately alleged that Narwekar violated the polls code and interfered in nomination process of Opposition candidates.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Nomination papers of MVA candidates rejected in large numbers, alleges Sanjay Raut
He claimed ministers had been calling election officials despite the model code of conduct being in force, and said nomination papers of Opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi candidates were rejected in large numbers, particularly in Thane. The Congress, a Shiv Sena (UBT) ally, separately alleged that Narwekar violated the polls code and interfered in nomination process of Opposition candidates.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Sanjay Raut claims CCTV footage linked to nomination filing is missing
Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut claimed CCTV footage linked to filing of nominations on December 30 at the RO office had gone missing. "This is a very serious matter. What answer will Rahul Narwekar give me? His political journey began in the Shiv Sena. As per my information, CCTV footage after 4 pm (on Dec 30) has been removed. How can the Assembly Speaker`s CCTV footage go missing?" the Rajya Sabha MP asked.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Sanjay Raut claims CCTV footage linked to nomination filing is missing
Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut claimed CCTV footage linked to filing of nominations on December 30 at the RO office had gone missing. "This is a very serious matter. What answer will Rahul Narwekar give me? His political journey began in the Shiv Sena. As per my information, CCTV footage after 4 pm (on Dec 30) has been removed. How can the Assembly Speaker`s CCTV footage go missing?" the Rajya Sabha MP asked.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: `Narwekar`s attempt was to filter out potential candidates who could have damaged prospects of three BJP candidates`&nbsp;
They claimed Narwekar`s attempt was to filter out potential candidates who could have damaged the prospects of the election of three BJP candidates who are relatives of the Speaker. Narwekar was present at the RO office to support official BJP candidates.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: `Narwekar`s attempt was to filter out potential candidates who could have damaged prospects of three BJP candidates`&nbsp;
They claimed Narwekar`s attempt was to filter out potential candidates who could have damaged the prospects of the election of three BJP candidates who are relatives of the Speaker. Narwekar was present at the RO office to support official BJP candidates.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: SEC seeks report from civic chief&nbsp;
The Maharashtra State Election Commission (SEC) on Thursday sought a report from civic chief Bhushan Gagrani following claims by some candidates that returning officers in Colaba refused to accept their nomination forms. Some candidates who failed to submit their nominations in Colaba have alleged Narwekar pressurised local officials to not accept forms of some contestants.&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: SEC seeks report from civic chief&nbsp;
The Maharashtra State Election Commission (SEC) on Thursday sought a report from civic chief Bhushan Gagrani following claims by some candidates that returning officers in Colaba refused to accept their nomination forms. Some candidates who failed to submit their nominations in Colaba have alleged Narwekar pressurised local officials to not accept forms of some contestants.&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Speaker dismisses allegations, calls them `baseless` and politically motivated
The nomination process ended on December 30. Narwekar, the BJP MLA from Colaba in South Mumbai, dismissed the charges as "baseless" and politically motivated.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Speaker dismisses allegations, calls them `baseless` and politically motivated
The nomination process ended on December 30. Narwekar, the BJP MLA from Colaba in South Mumbai, dismissed the charges as "baseless" and politically motivated.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Oppn accuses Speaker Narwekar of interfering in nomination process for BMC polls Opposition Shiv Sena (UBT) and the Congress on Friday accused Maharashtra Assembly Speaker Rahul Narwekar of violating the model code of conduct in force for civic polls, interfering in nomination process and tampering with CCTV footage linked to the exercise. The allegations related to filing of nominations by candidates on December 30 at the Returning Officers` (RO) office in Colaba, which was handling forms from three wards, for the January 15 polls to the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC).&nbsp; (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Oppn accuses Speaker Narwekar of interfering in nomination process for BMC pollsOpposition Shiv Sena (UBT) and the Congress on Friday accused Maharashtra Assembly Speaker Rahul Narwekar of violating the model code of conduct in force for civic polls, interfering in nomination process and tampering with CCTV footage linked to the exercise. The allegations related to filing of nominations by candidates on December 30 at the Returning Officers` (RO) office in Colaba, which was handling forms from three wards, for the January 15 polls to the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC).&nbsp; (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Limbs were useful in rural regions for daily activities
The limbs are particularly useful in rural regions as they allow people with disabilities and amputees to perform daily activities such as walking, running, swimming, jumping, driving a bike, and farming, it said.&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Limbs were useful in rural regions for daily activities
The limbs are particularly useful in rural regions as they allow people with disabilities and amputees to perform daily activities such as walking, running, swimming, jumping, driving a bike, and farming, it said.&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Camp to be held in Thane district on Jan 18 to distribute 300 prosthetic limbs&nbsp;
A voluntary organisation has said that it will hold a camp on January 18 at Dombivali in Maharashtra`s Thane district to provide prosthetic limbs to nearly 300 individuals free of cost. It said the assistive devices are autofoldable and user-friendly, and are also half the weight of the conventional ones. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Camp to be held in Thane district on Jan 18 to distribute 300 prosthetic limbs&nbsp;
A voluntary organisation has said that it will hold a camp on January 18 at Dombivali in Maharashtra`s Thane district to provide prosthetic limbs to nearly 300 individuals free of cost. It said the assistive devices are autofoldable and user-friendly, and are also half the weight of the conventional ones. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: SEC to decide third-phase poll date after Jan 6 review
On January 6, the SEC will hold a meeting of the officials from the districts that are expected to go to polls in the third phase. The poll body will take stock of the preparations, availability of the electronic voting machines (EVMs) and poll machinery for the third phase during the review meeting. After that, the decision on the election date is expected to be taken before the polls are announced in the second week of January.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: SEC to decide third-phase poll date after Jan 6 review
On January 6, the SEC will hold a meeting of the officials from the districts that are expected to go to polls in the third phase. The poll body will take stock of the preparations, availability of the electronic voting machines (EVMs) and poll machinery for the third phase during the review meeting. After that, the decision on the election date is expected to be taken before the polls are announced in the second week of January.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Polls to 12 ZPs, 125 panchayat samitis likely in first week of Feb; schedule expected next week
Elections to 12 zilla parishads (ZPs) and 125 panchayat samitis in Maharashtra are likely to be held in the first week of February, sources said on Friday. The Maharashtra State Election Commission (SEC) is expected to announce the dates of these <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/bmc-elections-2026-sec-seeks-report-after-nominations-rejected-in-three-colaba-wards-23610286" rel="nofollow">elections</a> next week.&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Polls to 12 ZPs, 125 panchayat samitis likely in first week of Feb; schedule expected next week
Elections to 12 zilla parishads (ZPs) and 125 panchayat samitis in Maharashtra are likely to be held in the first week of February, sources said on Friday. The Maharashtra State Election Commission (SEC) is expected to announce the dates of these elections next week.&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: BJP Nominee Pulls Out; Civic Body Elections on January 15
Talking to PTI, Gawande said, "BJP workers from the area got upset, as they wanted me to contest. We understand the decision made by the party leadership, and hence, I have withdrawn my nomination." Elections to 29 civic body polls, including the Nagpur Municipal Corporation, will be held on January 15. Votes will be counted the next day.&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: BJP Nominee Pulls Out; Civic Body Elections on January 15
Talking to PTI, Gawande said, "BJP workers from the area got upset, as they wanted me to contest. We understand the decision made by the party leadership, and hence, I have withdrawn my nomination." Elections to 29 civic body polls, including the Nagpur Municipal Corporation, will be held on January 15. Votes will be counted the next day.&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: BJP candidate withdraws nomination after protest, leaders intervene
Gawande`s supporters locked him inside his house so that he could not meet the returning officer to withdraw his nomination, and raised slogans. BJP MLC Parinay Fuke and local leaders reached the spot and pacified the workers, following which Gawande withdrew his nomination.&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: BJP candidate withdraws nomination after protest, leaders intervene
Gawande`s supporters locked him inside his house so that he could not meet the returning officer to withdraw his nomination, and raised slogans. BJP MLC Parinay Fuke and local leaders reached the spot and pacified the workers, following which Gawande withdrew his nomination.&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: BJP&rsquo;s candidate change triggers worker anger in ward 13(D)
The BJP, in its AB form, had put down Vijay Holey and Kisan Gawande as candidates from ward 13 (D), but later asked Gawande to withdraw from the fray. The move angered a section of BJP workers who wanted representation from the Hazaripahad area, one of the localities under ward 13 (D).&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: BJP&rsquo;s candidate change triggers worker anger in ward 13(D)
The BJP, in its AB form, had put down Vijay Holey and Kisan Gawande as candidates from ward 13 (D), but later asked Gawande to withdraw from the fray. The move angered a section of BJP workers who wanted representation from the Hazaripahad area, one of the localities under ward 13 (D).&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Civic polls: BJP workers lock candidate inside house to stop nomination withdrawal in Nagpur&nbsp;
Amid the scramble on the last day for the withdrawal of nominations for the January 15 civic polls, supporters of a BJP candidate locked him inside his house in Maharashtra`s Nagpur city to stop him from taking back his candidature on Friday. (PTI)&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Civic polls: BJP workers lock candidate inside house to stop nomination withdrawal in Nagpur&nbsp;
Amid the scramble on the last day for the withdrawal of nominations for the January 15 civic polls, supporters of a BJP candidate locked him inside his house in Maharashtra`s Nagpur city to stop him from taking back his candidature on Friday. (PTI)&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;Narayan Rane visits ailing minister Chhagan Bhujbal, enquires about health 
Former Chief Minister and BJP leader MP Narayan Rane on Friday visited state minister Chhagan Bhujbal at his residence to enquire about his health following heart surgery performed a few days ago. Bhujbal, who is recuperating at home on doctors&rsquo; advice, held discussions with Rane on various issues during the meeting, sources said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;Narayan Rane visits ailing minister Chhagan Bhujbal, enquires about health
Former Chief Minister and BJP leader MP Narayan Rane on Friday visited state minister Chhagan Bhujbal at his residence to enquire about his health following heart surgery performed a few days ago. Bhujbal, who is recuperating at home on doctors&rsquo; advice, held discussions with Rane on various issues during the meeting, sources said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Vaishnaw virtually witnesses final bullet train tunnel breakthrough in Maharahstra`s Palghar 
Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Friday virtually witnessed the final breakthrough of a 1.5-km-long mountain tunnel of the bullet train project in Maharashtra`s Palghar district from Rail Bhawan in New Delhi. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Vaishnaw virtually witnesses final bullet train tunnel breakthrough in Maharahstra`s Palghar
Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Friday virtually witnessed the final breakthrough of a 1.5-km-long mountain tunnel of the bullet train project in Maharashtra`s Palghar district from Rail Bhawan in New Delhi. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mid-Day&rsquo;s Know Your Ward Series | BMC Election 2026: Inside Mumbai&rsquo;s wards
What was once a single ward was split into two &mdash; M East and West &mdash;sometime in the 1950s to facilitate administrative management, according to information from Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC). Today, each ward has a distinct personality. With over 70 per cent of its population residing in slum areas, the M East ward in Govandi is among Mumbai&rsquo;s most socio-economically backward wards. It comprises the slums of Mankhurd and Deonar, as well as adjoining areas such as Shivaji Nagar, Rafiq Nagar, Kamala Nagar, Ramabai Nagar, Ekta Nagar, Gautam Nagar, and Cheetah Camp. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mid-day-s-know-your-ward-series-bmc-elections-2026-inside-mumbai-s-m-east-and-west-wards-23610242">Read more.</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mid-Day&rsquo;s Know Your Ward Series | BMC Election 2026: Inside Mumbai&rsquo;s wards
What was once a single ward was split into two &mdash; M East and West &mdash;sometime in the 1950s to facilitate administrative management, according to information from Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC). Today, each ward has a distinct personality. With over 70 per cent of its population residing in slum areas, the M East ward in Govandi is among Mumbai&rsquo;s most socio-economically backward wards. It comprises the slums of Mankhurd and Deonar, as well as adjoining areas such as Shivaji Nagar, Rafiq Nagar, Kamala Nagar, Ramabai Nagar, Ekta Nagar, Gautam Nagar, and Cheetah Camp. Read more.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: IN PHOTOS: How Mumbai welcomed New Year 2026
Here&rsquo;s a look at how Mumbaikars across the city welcomed the New Year. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/photo/in-photos-how-mumbai-welcomed-new-year-2026-108972">See pics here.</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: IN PHOTOS: How Mumbai welcomed New Year 2026
Here&rsquo;s a look at how Mumbaikars across the city welcomed the New Year. See pics here.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai`s JJ Hospital building project misses 3rd deadline, handover delayed again
The long-delayed building project at Sir JJ Hospital has missed yet another deadline, raising serious concerns over accountability and patient infrastructure in one of Mumbai&rsquo;s largest public healthcare facilities. The contractor tasked with constructing the new hospital building was expected to complete and hand over the fully constructed structure by December 2025. However, as of now, neither has the handover taken place nor has the contractor formally applied for an extension. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-s-jj-hospital-building-project-misses-third-deadline-handover-delayed-again-23610244">Read more.</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai`s JJ Hospital building project misses 3rd deadline, handover delayed again
The long-delayed building project at Sir JJ Hospital has missed yet another deadline, raising serious concerns over accountability and patient infrastructure in one of Mumbai&rsquo;s largest public healthcare facilities. The contractor tasked with constructing the new hospital building was expected to complete and hand over the fully constructed structure by December 2025. However, as of now, neither has the handover taken place nor has the contractor formally applied for an extension. Read more.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: BMC Election 2026: Mumbai NGO submits 30-point citizen charter to candidates
Ahead of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) Elections, the Mumbai North Central District Forum (MNCDF), an NGO representing diverse communities across Mumbai, have made a 30-point list of citizen-centric needs to be placed in front of all candidates contesting the elections. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/bmc-election-2026-mumbai-ngo-flags-30-citizen-centric-demands-for-civic-poll-candidates-23610243">Read more.</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: BMC Election 2026: Mumbai NGO submits 30-point citizen charter to candidates
Ahead of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) Elections, the Mumbai North Central District Forum (MNCDF), an NGO representing diverse communities across Mumbai, have made a 30-point list of citizen-centric needs to be placed in front of all candidates contesting the elections. Read more.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Civic polls: Denied ticket, Shiv Sena leader stages protest march in Thane
Former Thane deputy mayor and Shiv Sena leader Rajendra Sapte staged a protest march after failing to secure a ticket for the January 15 civic polls in the city. Sapte, who was keen on contesting from ward number 25 (Kalwa), lost the chance after it went to the BJP as part of a seat-sharing deal. The Shiv Sena, led by Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, has struck an alliance with the BJP for the January 15 Thane civic polls. A staunch loyalist of late Anand Dighe, who was Shinde`s mentor and an immensely popular leader in the undivided Shiv Sena, Sapte led a protest march from Kalwa to Dighe`s memorial on Thursday.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Civic polls: Denied ticket, Shiv Sena leader stages protest march in Thane
Former Thane deputy mayor and Shiv Sena leader Rajendra Sapte staged a protest march after failing to secure a ticket for the January 15 civic polls in the city. Sapte, who was keen on contesting from ward number 25 (Kalwa), lost the chance after it went to the BJP as part of a seat-sharing deal. The Shiv Sena, led by Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, has struck an alliance with the BJP for the January 15 Thane civic polls. A staunch loyalist of late Anand Dighe, who was Shinde`s mentor and an immensely popular leader in the undivided Shiv Sena, Sapte led a protest march from Kalwa to Dighe`s memorial on Thursday.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Over 300 booked as Mumbai traffic police crack down on drunk driving on New Year
Mumbai&rsquo;s New Year celebrations came at a cost for errant motorists, as the city&rsquo;s traffic police launched a strict overnight crackdown on drunk driving. Over 300 offenders were booked in a coordinated operation spanning the night of December 31 to the morning of January 1. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/over-300-booked-as-mumbai-traffic-police-crack-down-on-drunk-driving-on-new-year-23610246">Read more.</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Over 300 booked as Mumbai traffic police crack down on drunk driving on New Year
Mumbai&rsquo;s New Year celebrations came at a cost for errant motorists, as the city&rsquo;s traffic police launched a strict overnight crackdown on drunk driving. Over 300 offenders were booked in a coordinated operation spanning the night of December 31 to the morning of January 1. Read more.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Unseasonal downpour brings relief as Mumbai begins 2026 with cleaner air
Mumbai started 2026 on a cleaner note as unseasonal drizzles swept parts of the city and neighbouring districts Thursday morning. The overall AQI stood at 90, in the &lsquo;satisfactory&rsquo; category, while the highest pollution readings were recorded at Deonar (110), BKC (105), and Colaba (104) &mdash; all in the &lsquo;moderate&rsquo; range. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/unseasonal-downpour-brings-relief-as-mumbai-begins-2026-with-cleaner-air-23610245">Read more.</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Unseasonal downpour brings relief as Mumbai begins 2026 with cleaner air
Mumbai started 2026 on a cleaner note as unseasonal drizzles swept parts of the city and neighbouring districts Thursday morning. The overall AQI stood at 90, in the &lsquo;satisfactory&rsquo; category, while the highest pollution readings were recorded at Deonar (110), BKC (105), and Colaba (104) &mdash; all in the &lsquo;moderate&rsquo; range. Read more.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai traffic constable run over during drunk-driving check in Worli
A drunk-driving check near the National Sports Club of India in Worli turned violent after a speeding two-wheeler mowed down a 30-year-old traffic constable manning a checkpoint, Ashish Nighot, and sped away in the early hours of Thursday. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-traffic-constable-run-over-during-drunk-driving-check-in-worli-23610248">Read more.</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai traffic constable run over during drunk-driving check in Worli
A drunk-driving check near the National Sports Club of India in Worli turned violent after a speeding two-wheeler mowed down a 30-year-old traffic constable manning a checkpoint, Ashish Nighot, and sped away in the early hours of Thursday. Read more.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai: Hired driver&rsquo;s drunken state lands family at Juhu police station on New Year
A businessman&rsquo;s plan to ring in the New Year with his wife, child, and an aunt at Juhu beach ended with the family spending two-and-a-half hours at the Juhu police station and his vehicle being seized, as the driver he had hired to take them to their destination was found to be inebriated by traffic police officers manning a nakabandi near the JW Marriott. The police have registered an FIR against the driver. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-hired-driver-s-drunken-state-lands-family-at-juhu-police-station-on-new-year-23610247">Read more.</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai: Hired driver&rsquo;s drunken state lands family at Juhu police station on New Year
A businessman&rsquo;s plan to ring in the New Year with his wife, child, and an aunt at Juhu beach ended with the family spending two-and-a-half hours at the Juhu police station and his vehicle being seized, as the driver he had hired to take them to their destination was found to be inebriated by traffic police officers manning a nakabandi near the JW Marriott. The police have registered an FIR against the driver. Read more.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Amit Thackeray to visit Shiv Sena (UBT) headquarters Sena Bhavan today
Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray&rsquo;s son, Amit Thackeray, is scheduled to visit the Shiv Sena (UBT) headquarters, Sena Bhavan, in Dadar on Friday afternoon. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/amit-thackeray-to-visit-shiv-sena-ubt-headquarters-sena-bhavan-today-23610285">Read more.</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Amit Thackeray to visit Shiv Sena (UBT) headquarters Sena Bhavan today
Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray&rsquo;s son, Amit Thackeray, is scheduled to visit the Shiv Sena (UBT) headquarters, Sena Bhavan, in Dadar on Friday afternoon. Read more.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Milk adulteration racket busted in Versova; seven booked
Seven persons were booked for allegedly running a milk adulteration racket, a Mumbai police official said on Thursday. The gang was misusing packets of reputed milk branks to dupe customers, the Versova police station official said. "They were removing some milk from the packets, mixing water and selling these after unhygienically sealing them. A raid was carried out on Wednesday after the FDA got a tip-off," he said. The official identified the accused as Ravi Anjayya Kalimara (46), Venkayya Yadayya Bairu (40), Jawaji Srinivas (38), Ramlingayya Lingayya Gajji (49), Narsimha Ramchandra Kolapalli (50), Rajani Bhaskar Batula (35) and Manjula Ramesh Jawaji (39).

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Milk adulteration racket busted in Versova; seven booked
Seven persons were booked for allegedly running a milk adulteration racket, a Mumbai police official said on Thursday. The gang was misusing packets of reputed milk branks to dupe customers, the Versova police station official said. "They were removing some milk from the packets, mixing water and selling these after unhygienically sealing them. A raid was carried out on Wednesday after the FDA got a tip-off," he said. The official identified the accused as Ravi Anjayya Kalimara (46), Venkayya Yadayya Bairu (40), Jawaji Srinivas (38), Ramlingayya Lingayya Gajji (49), Narsimha Ramchandra Kolapalli (50), Rajani Bhaskar Batula (35) and Manjula Ramesh Jawaji (39).

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: BMC suspends junior auditor for misconduct, obstructing ongoing civic poll process
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) on Thursday suspended a junior auditor working with its finance department for alleged misconduct and obstructing the ongoing civic election process. In a release, the BMC said the action against the auditor was ordered by Additional Municipal Commissioner (City) Dr Ashwini Joshi. The suspended auditor, Deepak Johare, who worked with the civic body`s finance department, was deputed to the central election office (RO) as part of election-related duties, the release said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: BMC suspends junior auditor for misconduct, obstructing ongoing civic poll process
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) on Thursday suspended a junior auditor working with its finance department for alleged misconduct and obstructing the ongoing civic election process. In a release, the BMC said the action against the auditor was ordered by Additional Municipal Commissioner (City) Dr Ashwini Joshi. The suspended auditor, Deepak Johare, who worked with the civic body`s finance department, was deputed to the central election office (RO) as part of election-related duties, the release said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Dissent over civic poll tickets: BJP ignoring old-timers, loyal workers, says Palghar leader
A BJP leader from Palghar on Thursday claimed the party was ignoring old-timers and loyal workers while giving tickets for the January 15 civic polls. Nishikant Mhatre was speaking in the presence of Maharashtra BJP chief Ravindra Chavan in Juchandra in the district`s Vasai area, party sources said. Mhatre further alleged that tickets were given to "mafia elements" and new entrants, they added.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Dissent over civic poll tickets: BJP ignoring old-timers, loyal workers, says Palghar leader
A BJP leader from Palghar on Thursday claimed the party was ignoring old-timers and loyal workers while giving tickets for the January 15 civic polls. Nishikant Mhatre was speaking in the presence of Maharashtra BJP chief Ravindra Chavan in Juchandra in the district`s Vasai area, party sources said. Mhatre further alleged that tickets were given to "mafia elements" and new entrants, they added.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Nominations rejected in 3 wards: SEC seeks report from BMC chief amid allegations against speaker
The Maharashtra State Election Commission (SEC) on Thursday sought a detailed report from Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation chief Bhushan Gagrani following allegations by some candidates that returning officers in south Mumbai`s Colaba area refused to accept their nomination forms on the last day of the filing process. An official said the issue pertains to wards numbered 225, 226 and 227 in the Colaba constituency, where kin of BJP leader and Maharashtra assembly speaker Rahul Narwekar are in the fray for the January 15 civic polls.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Nominations rejected in 3 wards: SEC seeks report from BMC chief amid allegations against speaker
The Maharashtra State Election Commission (SEC) on Thursday sought a detailed report from Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation chief Bhushan Gagrani following allegations by some candidates that returning officers in south Mumbai`s Colaba area refused to accept their nomination forms on the last day of the filing process. An official said the issue pertains to wards numbered 225, 226 and 227 in the Colaba constituency, where kin of BJP leader and Maharashtra assembly speaker Rahul Narwekar are in the fray for the January 15 civic polls.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Union minister Mohol questions Ajit Pawar`s NCP for giving tickets to persons with crime links
Union minister and BJP leader Murlidhar Mohol on Thursday criticised Mahayuti ally NCP for giving tickets to persons with criminal links while justifying his party`s decision on fielding the wife of an alleged criminal. The Ajit Pawar-led Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) has given tickets to Sonali Andekar, daughter-in-law of gang leader Suryakant alias Bandu Andekar, and his sister-in-law Laxmi Andekar through its ally RPI (Sachin Kharat faction ). The NCP is in alliance with the RPI (Sachin Kharat) for Pune and Pimpri Chinchwad civic polls to held on January 15. All three are accused in the murder of Bandu Andekar`s grandson Ayush Komkar and are currently in jail.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Union minister Mohol questions Ajit Pawar`s NCP for giving tickets to persons with crime links
Union minister and BJP leader Murlidhar Mohol on Thursday criticised Mahayuti ally NCP for giving tickets to persons with criminal links while justifying his party`s decision on fielding the wife of an alleged criminal. The Ajit Pawar-led Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) has given tickets to Sonali Andekar, daughter-in-law of gang leader Suryakant alias Bandu Andekar, and his sister-in-law Laxmi Andekar through its ally RPI (Sachin Kharat faction ). The NCP is in alliance with the RPI (Sachin Kharat) for Pune and Pimpri Chinchwad civic polls to held on January 15. All three are accused in the murder of Bandu Andekar`s grandson Ayush Komkar and are currently in jail.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai civic polls: BMC finalises 10,231 polling stations
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation has finalised 10,231 polling stations across the metropolis for civic polls to be held on January 15. In a release issued on Thursday evening, BMC said 4,386 of these will be located in government and semi-government buildings, 702 in cooperative housing societies and 5,143 in private buildings. The polling stations include closed, semi-closed and open structures, selected based on population, voter density and local geographical conditions to ensure a smooth polling process, the release said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai civic polls: BMC finalises 10,231 polling stations
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation has finalised 10,231 polling stations across the metropolis for civic polls to be held on January 15. In a release issued on Thursday evening, BMC said 4,386 of these will be located in government and semi-government buildings, 702 in cooperative housing societies and 5,143 in private buildings. The polling stations include closed, semi-closed and open structures, selected based on population, voter density and local geographical conditions to ensure a smooth polling process, the release said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Friday said some parties play the `Marathi` card only when polls are near whereas the Shiv Sena is working to bring back those Marathi-speaking persons who were "forced out" of Mumbai and adjoining areas due to the "opposition`s mismanagement".&nbsp;We are closing the LIVE blog now

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: "Some parties play the `Marathi` card only when polls are near. We are working to bring Marathi people back to Mumbai," said Shinde

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