Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Congress candidate alleges threats to withdraw from polls, complaint filed
A Congress candidate contesting the <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/bmc-election-2026-how-flash-mobs-selfie-points-digital-outreach-and-catchy-slogans-on-streets-are-powering-voter-awareness-campaign-in-mumbai-ahead-of-polls-23611005" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">BMC Election 2026</a> has filed a complaint with the police, claiming that he was threatened and asked to withdraw from the poll race, an official said on Friday, reported the PTI. The candidate, Pramod Narvekar, is contesting the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections from Ward No. 87, which falls under the jurisdiction of the Vakola police station, the official said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Congress candidate alleges threats to withdraw from polls, complaint filed
A Congress candidate contesting the BMC Election 2026 has filed a complaint with the police, claiming that he was threatened and asked to withdraw from the poll race, an official said on Friday, reported the PTI. The candidate, Pramod Narvekar, is contesting the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections from Ward No. 87, which falls under the jurisdiction of the Vakola police station, the official said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: CR to operate mega block on its Main and Trans-Harbour lines on Jan 11
Central Railway, while sharing <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-local-train-updates-central-railway-services-hit-after-massive-fire-breaks-out-in-garbage-train-at-kurla-23611192" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Mumbai local train</a> updates, on Friday said that it will operate a mega block on its its Main and Trans-Harbour lines on January 11. The block will be undertake to carry out essential engineering and maintenance works. The block will affect services on the Main Line and the Trans-Harbour Line, leading to diversions, suspensions and cancellations of several local trains, an official statement said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: CR to operate mega block on its Main and Trans-Harbour lines on Jan 11
Central Railway, while sharing Mumbai local train updates, on Friday said that it will operate a mega block on its its Main and Trans-Harbour lines on January 11. The block will be undertake to carry out essential engineering and maintenance works. The block will affect services on the Main Line and the Trans-Harbour Line, leading to diversions, suspensions and cancellations of several local trains, an official statement said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Fake UTS AC local pass detected in Mumbai local
With the help of the <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/over-1000-mumbai-train-deaths-missing-from-rpf-records-activist-demands-audit-23600853" rel="nofollow">Railway Protection Force (RPF)</a>, the passenger who had a fake UTS train ticket pass was taken to Bandra Government Railway Police (GRP) station. Officials informed that an FIR has been registered against the woman and her friend in connection with the ticket fraud, and the authorities are investigating it.&nbsp; Moreover, the railway authorities have once again urged commuters to purchase tickets only through authorised platforms and warned that strict action will be taken against those found using fake or fraudulent tickets. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-woman-booked-for-using-forged-ac-local-ticket-on-churchgate-virar-route-23611338" rel="nofollow">Read More</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Fake UTS AC local pass detected in Mumbai local
With the help of the Railway Protection Force (RPF), the passenger who had a fake UTS train ticket pass was taken to Bandra Government Railway Police (GRP) station. Officials informed that an FIR has been registered against the woman and her friend in connection with the ticket fraud, and the authorities are investigating it.&nbsp; Moreover, the railway authorities have once again urged commuters to purchase tickets only through authorised platforms and warned that strict action will be taken against those found using fake or fraudulent tickets. Read More

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Woman booked for using forged AC local ticket on Churchgate-Virar route
The passenger showed a<a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/fake-mobile-tickets-surge-on-mumbai-ac-local-trains-as-commuters-exploit-edited-uts-screenshots-23602923" rel="nofollow"> UTS AC local pass</a> on her mobile phone that showed validity from January 1, 2026, to January 31, 2026. Upon questioning about the ticket, which seemed highly suspicious, the passenger gave evasive replies that further triggered the doubt of the ticket inspector. Furthermore, she was subsequently disembarked at Bandra Railway Station for further verification of the pass that she possessed. The ticket was investigated by the DCTI Control, and they confirmed that the UTS pass shown on the mobile phone was fake. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-woman-booked-for-using-forged-ac-local-ticket-on-churchgate-virar-route-23611338" rel="nofollow">Read More</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Woman booked for using forged AC local ticket on Churchgate-Virar route
The passenger showed a UTS AC local pass on her mobile phone that showed validity from January 1, 2026, to January 31, 2026. Upon questioning about the ticket, which seemed highly suspicious, the passenger gave evasive replies that further triggered the doubt of the ticket inspector. Furthermore, she was subsequently disembarked at Bandra Railway Station for further verification of the pass that she possessed. The ticket was investigated by the DCTI Control, and they confirmed that the UTS pass shown on the mobile phone was fake. Read More

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Fire breaks out at building in Mumbai`s Parel, operations underway
A fire broke out at a building in central <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-air-pollution-remains-high-as-study-finds-96-per-cent-of-cities-lack-clean-air-action-plan-23611336" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Mumbai</a>`s Parel, civic officials said on Friday, adding that no injuries were reported in the incident. The blaze was reported at the Lodha Grandeur building in Parel area, officials from the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation&rsquo;s Mumbai Fire Brigade (MFB) said. The incident was reported at around 6.21 pm, following a call received by the BMC&rsquo;s MFB Control Room. The building is located opposite the Parel ST Depot on Sayani Road. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-fire-breaks-out-at-building-in-parel-operations-underway-23611339" rel="nofollow">Read More</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Fire breaks out at building in Mumbai`s Parel, operations underway
A fire broke out at a building in central Mumbai`s Parel, civic officials said on Friday, adding that no injuries were reported in the incident. The blaze was reported at the Lodha Grandeur building in Parel area, officials from the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation&rsquo;s Mumbai Fire Brigade (MFB) said. The incident was reported at around 6.21 pm, following a call received by the BMC&rsquo;s MFB Control Room. The building is located opposite the Parel ST Depot on Sayani Road. Read More

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena candidate attacked with knife in Bandra
Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena candidate was on Wednesday evening allegedly attacked with knife in Bandra east area of Mumbai and was rushed to a hospital, police said. The candidate was identified as Salim Qureshi who had been campaigning in the area after filing his nomination, sources said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena candidate attacked with knife in Bandra
Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena candidate was on Wednesday evening allegedly attacked with knife in Bandra east area of Mumbai and was rushed to a hospital, police said. The candidate was identified as Salim Qureshi who had been campaigning in the area after filing his nomination, sources said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Police registers non-cognisable complaint
Based on the complaint, the <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/maharashtra-local-body-elections-rs-16-16-lakh-cash-seized-in-navi-mumbai-probe-launched-23611323" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">police</a> have registered a non-cognisable (NC) complaint against the unidentified man. Further investigation is currently underway, the official added. Polling for the BMC elections will be held on January 15, with the results scheduled to be announced the following day.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Police registers non-cognisable complaint
Based on the complaint, the police have registered a non-cognisable (NC) complaint against the unidentified man. Further investigation is currently underway, the official added. Polling for the BMC elections will be held on January 15, with the results scheduled to be announced the following day.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Congress candidate alleges threats to withdraw from polls, complaint filed with police
A Congress candidate contesting the <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/bmc-election-2026-how-flash-mobs-selfie-points-digital-outreach-and-catchy-slogans-on-streets-are-powering-voter-awareness-campaign-in-mumbai-ahead-of-polls-23611005" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">BMC Election 2026</a> has filed a complaint with the police, claiming that he was threatened and asked to withdraw from the poll race, an official said on Friday, reported the PTI. The candidate, Pramod Narvekar, is contesting the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections from Ward No. 87, which falls under the jurisdiction of the Vakola police station, the official said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Congress candidate alleges threats to withdraw from polls, complaint filed with police
A Congress candidate contesting the BMC Election 2026 has filed a complaint with the police, claiming that he was threatened and asked to withdraw from the poll race, an official said on Friday, reported the PTI. The candidate, Pramod Narvekar, is contesting the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections from Ward No. 87, which falls under the jurisdiction of the Vakola police station, the official said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Licensed weapons deposited and arms seized
Out of the 1,301 licensed firearms within the Thane police`s jurisdiction, 1,110 have already been deposited, while 49 are yet to be surrendered. The remaining weapons are in the custody of banks and other authorised agencies.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Licensed weapons deposited and arms seized
Out of the 1,301 licensed firearms within the Thane police`s jurisdiction, 1,110 have already been deposited, while 49 are yet to be surrendered. The remaining weapons are in the custody of banks and other authorised agencies.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Thane Police takes over 2,500 preventive actions; seize arms, liquor and cash ahead of KDMC polls
Thane Police officials said that they have taken over 2,500 preventive actions and seized arms, liquor, and cash ahead of KDMC polls, reported the PTI. According to the police, the action was taken in Kalyan Zone III in preparation for the Kalyan-Dombivli Municipal Corporation (KDMC) elections scheduled for January 15.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Thane Police takes over 2,500 preventive actions; seize arms, liquor and cash ahead of KDMC polls
Thane Police officials said that they have taken over 2,500 preventive actions and seized arms, liquor, and cash ahead of KDMC polls, reported the PTI. According to the police, the action was taken in Kalyan Zone III in preparation for the Kalyan-Dombivli Municipal Corporation (KDMC) elections scheduled for January 15.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Rs 16.16 lakh cash seized in Navi Mumbai
Ahead of the <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/maharashtra-local-body-elections-local-body-polls-in-maharashtra-reduced-to-fixed-wrestling-says-congress-leader-harshwardhan-sapkal-targets-mahayuti-23610707" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Maharashtra local body elections</a>, the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) enforcement team of the Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC) seized cash worth Rs 16.16 lakh on Friday, officials said, reported the PTI. Civic elections in Navi Mumbai will be held on January 15, along with polls in 28 other municipal corporations across Maharashtra. The Model Code of Conduct is currently in force to ensure free and fair elections.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Rs 16.16 lakh cash seized in Navi Mumbai
Ahead of the Maharashtra local body elections, the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) enforcement team of the Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC) seized cash worth Rs 16.16 lakh on Friday, officials said, reported the PTI. Civic elections in Navi Mumbai will be held on January 15, along with polls in 28 other municipal corporations across Maharashtra. The Model Code of Conduct is currently in force to ensure free and fair elections.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mahavitaran books users for power theft in Titwala after inspection drive &nbsp;
The users were booked on complaints by the Titwala sub-division of the Maharashtra Electricity Distribution Company Limited, or Mahavitaran, they said. The alleged theft was discovered during a campaign between October and December of last year, added the officials.&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mahavitaran books users for power theft in Titwala after inspection drive &nbsp;
The users were booked on complaints by the Titwala sub-division of the Maharashtra Electricity Distribution Company Limited, or Mahavitaran, they said. The alleged theft was discovered during a campaign between October and December of last year, added the officials.&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: 34 consumers booked for stealing electricity in Thane district&nbsp;
Cases have been registered against 34 consumers for allegedly stealing power worth Rs 5.32 lakh from Maharashtra`s Thane district, officials said on Friday. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: 34 consumers booked for stealing electricity in Thane district&nbsp;
Cases have been registered against 34 consumers for allegedly stealing power worth Rs 5.32 lakh from Maharashtra`s Thane district, officials said on Friday. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Case registered under Prevention of Corruption Act against MSEDCL engineer
A case has been registered against Pillai under the Prevention of Corruption Act at the <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/news/india-news/video/terrifying-monkey-menace-in-vasai-residents-fear-for-their-safety-1077343" rel="nofollow">Manickpur</a> police station.&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Case registered under Prevention of Corruption Act against MSEDCL engineer
A case has been registered against Pillai under the Prevention of Corruption Act at the Manickpur police station.&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: ACB traps MSEDCL assistant engineer while accepting Rs 20,000 bribe
He brought it down to Rs 20,000 after negotiation, the official said. After being alerted by the contractor, the ACB laid a trap and caught the assistant engineer red-handed while accepting the bribe, said Deputy Superintendent of Police (ACB-Thane) Anil Jaykar.&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: ACB traps MSEDCL assistant engineer while accepting Rs 20,000 bribe
He brought it down to Rs 20,000 after negotiation, the official said. After being alerted by the contractor, the ACB laid a trap and caught the assistant engineer red-handed while accepting the bribe, said Deputy Superintendent of Police (ACB-Thane) Anil Jaykar.&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: MSEDCL official allegedly demands Rs 25,000 bribe to clear meter applications
The anti-graft agency said that an electrical contractor had submitted applications for the installation of six electricity meters. When he approached Pillai to expedite the process, the <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-crime-news/article/palghar-labourer-stabbed-to-death-in-vasai-one-accused-arrested-23608840" rel="nofollow">accused</a> allegedly demanded Rs 20,000 for granting the sanction and an additional Rs 5,000.&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: MSEDCL official allegedly demands Rs 25,000 bribe to clear meter applications
The anti-graft agency said that an electrical contractor had submitted applications for the installation of six electricity meters. When he approached Pillai to expedite the process, the accused allegedly demanded Rs 20,000 for granting the sanction and an additional Rs 5,000.&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: MSEDCL staffer from Vasai West named accused
Accused Surendran Ananat Subramanyam Pillai is attached to the Vasai West sub-division of the Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (MSEDCL).&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: MSEDCL staffer from Vasai West named accused
Accused Surendran Ananat Subramanyam Pillai is attached to the Vasai West sub-division of the Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (MSEDCL).&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: MSEDCL engineer caught taking Rs 20,000 bribe
The Anti-Corruption Bureau has arrested an assistant engineer of the state-run power distributor MSEDCL for allegedly demanding and accepting a bribe of Rs 20,000 from an electrical contractor, an official said on Friday. (PTI)&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: MSEDCL engineer caught taking Rs 20,000 bribe
The Anti-Corruption Bureau has arrested an assistant engineer of the state-run power distributor MSEDCL for allegedly demanding and accepting a bribe of Rs 20,000 from an electrical contractor, an official said on Friday. (PTI)&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: BJP leader tells HC disqualification clause applies to councillors, not candidates
In his plea, Bhojane said that this section applies to only a sitting councillor and not a candidate.&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: BJP leader tells HC disqualification clause applies to councillors, not candidates
In his plea, Bhojane said that this section applies to only a sitting councillor and not a candidate.&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Nilesh Bhojane challenges rejection of nomination under MMC Act ahead of Jan 15 election
Bhojane had challenged the December 31, 2025, order of the returning officer holding his nomination invalid for the January 15 polls. As per section 10(1D) of the Maharashtra Municipal Corporation Act, a person shall be disqualified for being a councillor if he or she, or a dependent family member, has constructed any illegal or unauthorised structure.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Nilesh Bhojane challenges rejection of nomination under MMC Act ahead of Jan 15 election
Bhojane had challenged the December 31, 2025, order of the returning officer holding his nomination invalid for the January 15 polls. As per section 10(1D) of the Maharashtra Municipal Corporation Act, a person shall be disqualified for being a councillor if he or she, or a dependent family member, has constructed any illegal or unauthorised structure.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: HC stays Vashi ward 17A election, flags &lsquo;illegal and arbitrary&rsquo; rejection of candidate`s nomination
A bench of Chief Justice Shree Chandrashekhar and Justice Gautam had on Thursday granted an interim stay on the upcoming election in ward 17A (Vashi) and also the returning officer`s order. The court had said that the returning officer had "prima facie demonstrated illegal and arbitrary exercise of powers" by rejecting Bhojane`s nomination form.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: HC stays Vashi ward 17A election, flags &lsquo;illegal and arbitrary&rsquo; rejection of candidate`s nomination
A bench of Chief Justice Shree Chandrashekhar and Justice Gautam had on Thursday granted an interim stay on the upcoming election in ward 17A (Vashi) and also the returning officer`s order. The court had said that the returning officer had "prima facie demonstrated illegal and arbitrary exercise of powers" by rejecting Bhojane`s nomination form.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Court orders reprinting of ballot papers to include Nilesh Bhojane&rsquo;s name
It ordered that the election be held as per schedule and necessary arrangements be made to reprint ballot papers to include Bhojane`s name in the list. Bhojane`s nomination form was rejected by the returning officer under section 10(1D) of the Maharashtra Municipal Corporation Act on the grounds that there was unauthorised construction on his property.&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Court orders reprinting of ballot papers to include Nilesh Bhojane&rsquo;s name
It ordered that the election be held as per schedule and necessary arrangements be made to reprint ballot papers to include Bhojane`s name in the list. Bhojane`s nomination form was rejected by the returning officer under section 10(1D) of the Maharashtra Municipal Corporation Act on the grounds that there was unauthorised construction on his property.&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: HC orders inclusion of BJP nominee in Navi Mumbai ward candidate list The Bombay High Court on Friday set aside a returning officer`s order rejecting a BJP candidate`s nomination for the upcoming Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation elections and directed inclusion of his name in the list of accepted candidates. Terming the rejection of Nilesh Bhojane`s nomination in NMMC`s ward 17(A) "illegal", the court vacated its interim stay on the election there. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: HC orders inclusion of BJP nominee in Navi Mumbai ward candidate listThe Bombay High Court on Friday set aside a returning officer`s order rejecting a BJP candidate`s nomination for the upcoming Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation elections and directed inclusion of his name in the list of accepted candidates. Terming the rejection of Nilesh Bhojane`s nomination in NMMC`s ward 17(A) "illegal", the court vacated its interim stay on the election there. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Brick kiln owner booked for assaulting tribal labourer, using casteist slur against him
Police have registered a case against a brick kiln owner for allegedly assaulting a tribal labourer and using casteist remarks against him in Bhiwandi taluka of Maharashtra`s Thane district, officials said on Friday. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Brick kiln owner booked for assaulting tribal labourer, using casteist slur against him
Police have registered a case against a brick kiln owner for allegedly assaulting a tribal labourer and using casteist remarks against him in Bhiwandi taluka of Maharashtra`s Thane district, officials said on Friday. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: NC offence registered; police probing Vitthalwadi incident
"A non-cognisable (NC) offence has been registered. We are probing the incident, and efforts are being made to identify the persons involved", said an official from Vitthalwadi police station. In the case of an NC, police cannot arrest someone or start an investigation without a magistrate`s permission.&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: NC offence registered; police probing Vitthalwadi incident
"A non-cognisable (NC) offence has been registered. We are probing the incident, and efforts are being made to identify the persons involved", said an official from Vitthalwadi police station. In the case of an NC, police cannot arrest someone or start an investigation without a magistrate`s permission.&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Non-cognisable offence registered as BJP banner set afire in Thane district&nbsp;
Police in Maharashtra`s Thane district have registered a non-cognisable offence after some persons allegedly set on fire a BJP banner ahead of the upcoming civic elections, an official said on Friday. The incident took place in Ulhasnagar town, and its video subsequently surfaced on social media. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Non-cognisable offence registered as BJP banner set afire in Thane district&nbsp;
Police in Maharashtra`s Thane district have registered a non-cognisable offence after some persons allegedly set on fire a BJP banner ahead of the upcoming civic elections, an official said on Friday. The incident took place in Ulhasnagar town, and its video subsequently surfaced on social media. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mid-Day&rsquo;s Know Your Ward Series | BMC Election 2026: Inside Mumbai&rsquo;s R North, Central, and South wards
Stacked one on top of the other between Malad and Dahisar, the three administrative wards that comprise the R ward in the western suburbs of Greater Mumbai mark the entry into the city from Mira Bhayandar, Vasai-Virar, and Uttan in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR). <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mid-day-s-know-your-ward-series-bmc-elections-2026-inside-mumbai-s-r-north-central-and-south-wards-23611215">Read more.</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mid-Day&rsquo;s Know Your Ward Series | BMC Election 2026: Inside Mumbai&rsquo;s R North, Central, and South wards
Stacked one on top of the other between Malad and Dahisar, the three administrative wards that comprise the R ward in the western suburbs of Greater Mumbai mark the entry into the city from Mira Bhayandar, Vasai-Virar, and Uttan in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR). Read more.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Missing for eight months, Mumbai teen tracked via Instagram across three states
What began as an innocent game of kabaddi turned into a nightmare late Wednesday night, when two boys aged 11 fell from the third floor into a lift shaft of a residential building in Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar SRA CHS Ltd in Goregaon West&rsquo;s Mitha Nagar area. The incident occurred around 10 pm at the R-1 Building, leaving one child battling for life. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-two-boys-fall-into-lift-shaft-while-playing-kabaddi-in-goregaon-west-23611214">Read more.</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Missing for eight months, Mumbai teen tracked via Instagram across three states
What began as an innocent game of kabaddi turned into a nightmare late Wednesday night, when two boys aged 11 fell from the third floor into a lift shaft of a residential building in Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar SRA CHS Ltd in Goregaon West&rsquo;s Mitha Nagar area. The incident occurred around 10 pm at the R-1 Building, leaving one child battling for life. Read more.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai: Two boys fall into lift shaft while playing kabaddi in Goregaon West
What began as an innocent game of kabaddi turned into a nightmare late Wednesday night, when two boys aged 11 fell from the third floor into a lift shaft of a residential building in Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar SRA CHS Ltd in Goregaon West&rsquo;s Mitha Nagar area. The incident occurred around 10 pm at the R-1 Building, leaving one child battling for life. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-two-boys-fall-into-lift-shaft-while-playing-kabaddi-in-goregaon-west-23611214">Read more.</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai: Two boys fall into lift shaft while playing kabaddi in Goregaon West
What began as an innocent game of kabaddi turned into a nightmare late Wednesday night, when two boys aged 11 fell from the third floor into a lift shaft of a residential building in Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar SRA CHS Ltd in Goregaon West&rsquo;s Mitha Nagar area. The incident occurred around 10 pm at the R-1 Building, leaving one child battling for life. Read more.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mid-Day Exclusive | &nbsp;BMC Election 2026: &ldquo;Mumbai is at stake,&rdquo; warns Uddhav Thackeray
Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray has admitted that one may see his reunion with cousin Raj Thackeray as unexpected. However, he said the cousins coming together is driven by a shared commitment to Marathi asmita and the larger interest of Maharashtra. Interestingly, when asked whether there is a possibility of realigning with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in the future, he neither confirmed nor denied it. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mid-day-exclusive-bmc-election-2026-mee-mumbaikar-vision-welfare-schemes-and-marathi-pride-at-heart-of-uddhav-thackeray-s-manifesto-23611212">Read more.</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mid-Day Exclusive | &nbsp;BMC Election 2026: &ldquo;Mumbai is at stake,&rdquo; warns Uddhav Thackeray
Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray has admitted that one may see his reunion with cousin Raj Thackeray as unexpected. However, he said the cousins coming together is driven by a shared commitment to Marathi asmita and the larger interest of Maharashtra. Interestingly, when asked whether there is a possibility of realigning with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in the future, he neither confirmed nor denied it. Read more.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Parties abandoning ideologies, poaching leaders through money, muscle and fear: Ajit Pawar
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar on Friday expressed concerns over what he described as a steady erosion of ideological commitment in politics, alleging that most political parties have abandoned their core principles and are resorting to different tactics to expand their ranks. In an exclusive interview with PTI, Pawar, who also heads the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP), said party-hopping has become rampant, with leaders being lured or coerced into switching sides. "Lately, political parties have almost abandoned their respective ideologies. Leaders are going anywhere and doing whatever they feel," Pawar said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Parties abandoning ideologies, poaching leaders through money, muscle and fear: Ajit Pawar
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar on Friday expressed concerns over what he described as a steady erosion of ideological commitment in politics, alleging that most political parties have abandoned their core principles and are resorting to different tactics to expand their ranks. In an exclusive interview with PTI, Pawar, who also heads the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP), said party-hopping has become rampant, with leaders being lured or coerced into switching sides. "Lately, political parties have almost abandoned their respective ideologies. Leaders are going anywhere and doing whatever they feel," Pawar said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: BMC Election 2026: Education takes centre stage as Mumbai teacher`s body unveils manifesto for municipal polls
With education at the centre of its agenda, the MahaMumbai Shikshan Sanstha Sanghatana (MMSSS) has released its manifesto ahead of the municipal body elections. The 13-point agenda highlights key challenges such as rising education costs, inadequate infrastructure, non-academic workload on teachers, and policy inconsistencies, among others. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/bmc-election-2026-education-takes-centre-stage-as-mumbai-teacher-s-body-unveils-manifesto-for-municipal-polls-23611211">Read more.</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: BMC Election 2026: Education takes centre stage as Mumbai teacher`s body unveils manifesto for municipal polls
With education at the centre of its agenda, the MahaMumbai Shikshan Sanstha Sanghatana (MMSSS) has released its manifesto ahead of the municipal body elections. The 13-point agenda highlights key challenges such as rising education costs, inadequate infrastructure, non-academic workload on teachers, and policy inconsistencies, among others. Read more.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai: Santacruz commuters face long-term inconvenience as mall encroaches on planned road
Santacruz residents have raised serious allegations against the Slum Rehabilitation Authority (SRA), claiming that key provisions of the Development Control and Promotion Regulations (DCPR) 2034 have been violated, leading to potential long-term inconvenience for daily commuters. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-santacruz-commuters-face-long-term-inconvenience-as-mall-encroaches-on-planned-road-23611210">Read more.</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai: Santacruz commuters face long-term inconvenience as mall encroaches on planned road
Santacruz residents have raised serious allegations against the Slum Rehabilitation Authority (SRA), claiming that key provisions of the Development Control and Promotion Regulations (DCPR) 2034 have been violated, leading to potential long-term inconvenience for daily commuters. Read more.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai: Eco-sensitive zone near Sanjay Gandhi National Park loses 255 trees for new IICT campus
While Mumbai grapples with deteriorating air quality and shrinking green cover, 255 trees within the eco-sensitive zone (ESZ) of Sanjay Gandhi National Park (SGNP) will face the axe, and another 201 will be transplanted, to set up the Indian Institute of Creative Technologies (IICT) campus near Film City in Goregaon East. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-eco-sensitive-zone-near-sanjay-gandhi-national-park-loses-255-trees-for-new-iict-campus-23611209">Read more.</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai: Eco-sensitive zone near Sanjay Gandhi National Park loses 255 trees for new IICT campus
While Mumbai grapples with deteriorating air quality and shrinking green cover, 255 trees within the eco-sensitive zone (ESZ) of Sanjay Gandhi National Park (SGNP) will face the axe, and another 201 will be transplanted, to set up the Indian Institute of Creative Technologies (IICT) campus near Film City in Goregaon East. Read more.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai: King&rsquo;s Circle footbridge puts lives at risk with cracked steps, broken railings
The foot overbridge connecting Bhau Daji Road to Matunga West near King&rsquo;s Circle, an age-old yet crucial connector, has fallen into a state of disrepair. Widely used by schoolchildren and senior citizens, the bridge has become a safety hazard. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-king-s-circle-footbridge-puts-lives-at-risk-with-cracked-steps-broken-railings-23611208">Read more.</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai: King&rsquo;s Circle footbridge puts lives at risk with cracked steps, broken railings
The foot overbridge connecting Bhau Daji Road to Matunga West near King&rsquo;s Circle, an age-old yet crucial connector, has fallen into a state of disrepair. Widely used by schoolchildren and senior citizens, the bridge has become a safety hazard. Read more.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: One-armed runner Govind Kumar Kharol to pace Mumbai half marathon
Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray on Thursday said he had campaigned to make Narendra Modi the prime minister in 2014 and 2019, but accused the latter of trying to destroy his party. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/bmc-election-2026-pm-modi-broke-my-party-despite-my-support-in-two-general-elections-says-uddhav-thackeray-23611186">Read more.</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: One-armed runner Govind Kumar Kharol to pace Mumbai half marathon
Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray on Thursday said he had campaigned to make Narendra Modi the prime minister in 2014 and 2019, but accused the latter of trying to destroy his party. Read more.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Public holiday declared in cities on civic poll voting day
The Maharashtra State Election Commission on Friday announced that Thursday, January 15, will be a public holiday in areas falling under the 29 municipal corporations where polling for civic elections will be held, an official said. The holiday will apply to government and semi-government offices, corporations, boards, public undertakings, banks and central government offices within the jurisdiction of the civic bodies. The poll commission said administrative preparations, including readiness of EVMs (electronic voting machines), have been completed, and urged the public to take an active part in the democratic exercise.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Public holiday declared in cities on civic poll voting day
The Maharashtra State Election Commission on Friday announced that Thursday, January 15, will be a public holiday in areas falling under the 29 municipal corporations where polling for civic elections will be held, an official said. The holiday will apply to government and semi-government offices, corporations, boards, public undertakings, banks and central government offices within the jurisdiction of the civic bodies. The poll commission said administrative preparations, including readiness of EVMs (electronic voting machines), have been completed, and urged the public to take an active part in the democratic exercise.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Fight against air pollution: MPCB orders shut down of 10 RMC plants, collects Rs 84 lakh fine
The Maharashtra Pollution Control Board (MPCB) has shut down 10 ready-mix concrete (RMC) plants in Mumbai Metropolitan Region and recovered penalty of Rs 84 lakh after inspections found environmental norm violations. In a statement issued on Thursday, the MPCB said the action was taken by its flying squads constituted under the directions of the Bombay High Court to improve air quality in Mumbai and its surrounding areas. "Over the past two days, the flying squads inspected 44 RMC plants and ongoing construction projects in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region. Following the inspections, 10 RMC plants were ordered to shut down," it said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Fight against air pollution: MPCB orders shut down of 10 RMC plants, collects Rs 84 lakh fine
The Maharashtra Pollution Control Board (MPCB) has shut down 10 ready-mix concrete (RMC) plants in Mumbai Metropolitan Region and recovered penalty of Rs 84 lakh after inspections found environmental norm violations. In a statement issued on Thursday, the MPCB said the action was taken by its flying squads constituted under the directions of the Bombay High Court to improve air quality in Mumbai and its surrounding areas. "Over the past two days, the flying squads inspected 44 RMC plants and ongoing construction projects in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region. Following the inspections, 10 RMC plants were ordered to shut down," it said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: SEC chief reviews preparations, visits Wilson college in Mumbai
Maharashtra State Election Commissioner Dinesh Waghmare on Thursday visited Wilson College here to inspect the ongoing process of preparing Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) for the January 15 Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections. Waghmare reviewed the arrangements and interacted with election officials, staff members and representatives of various candidates present at the venue. For the BMC elections, a total of 23 Returning Officers have been appointed. Representatives of different candidates were also present during the inspection, an official said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: SEC chief reviews preparations, visits Wilson college in Mumbai
Maharashtra State Election Commissioner Dinesh Waghmare on Thursday visited Wilson College here to inspect the ongoing process of preparing Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) for the January 15 Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections. Waghmare reviewed the arrangements and interacted with election officials, staff members and representatives of various candidates present at the venue. For the BMC elections, a total of 23 Returning Officers have been appointed. Representatives of different candidates were also present during the inspection, an official said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Fadnavis hits back at Raj`s `outsider` jibe by citing Gadkari`s role in Mumbai`s development
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Thursday reacted to Raj Thackeray`s "outsider cannot develop Mumbai" jibe by citing Union minister Nitin Gadkari`s contribution in the metropolis` growth. The Maharashtra Navnirman Sena chief, during an interview, had called Fadnavis an outsider in Mumbai. Taking part in a talk show ahead of the January 15 Municipal Corporation polls across the state, the CM hit back saying, "Raj Thackeray has made me an outsider in Mumbai. However, those who were born in Mumbai could not bring about development. They are now getting old, so what development will they bring about now." "The first name that comes up when speaking about the development of Mumbai is Nitin Gadkari, who built 55 flyovers and Bandra-Worli Sea Link (when he was state PWD minister). After that, 360 degree development was done by me and Eknath Shinde under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi," the CM asserted.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Fadnavis hits back at Raj`s `outsider` jibe by citing Gadkari`s role in Mumbai`s development
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Thursday reacted to Raj Thackeray`s "outsider cannot develop Mumbai" jibe by citing Union minister Nitin Gadkari`s contribution in the metropolis` growth. The Maharashtra Navnirman Sena chief, during an interview, had called Fadnavis an outsider in Mumbai. Taking part in a talk show ahead of the January 15 Municipal Corporation polls across the state, the CM hit back saying, "Raj Thackeray has made me an outsider in Mumbai. However, those who were born in Mumbai could not bring about development. They are now getting old, so what development will they bring about now." "The first name that comes up when speaking about the development of Mumbai is Nitin Gadkari, who built 55 flyovers and Bandra-Worli Sea Link (when he was state PWD minister). After that, 360 degree development was done by me and Eknath Shinde under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi," the CM asserted.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Despite party ruling Pimpri Chinchwad and Pune, never got arrogant: Ajit Pawar
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar on Thursday said he never allowed arrogance to creep into his conduct despite his party ruling the Pune and Pimpri Chinchwad civic bodies in the past. Addressing a public rally in Pimpri Chinchwad for the January 15 civic polls, Pawar said he always believed power should be exercised with restraint and responsibility. His nephew and NCP (SP) leader Rohit Pawar was also present during the poll campaign. The NCP and Sharad Pawar-led NCP are fighting civic polls in Pune and Pimpri Chinchwad in alliance.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Despite party ruling Pimpri Chinchwad and Pune, never got arrogant: Ajit Pawar
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar on Thursday said he never allowed arrogance to creep into his conduct despite his party ruling the Pune and Pimpri Chinchwad civic bodies in the past. Addressing a public rally in Pimpri Chinchwad for the January 15 civic polls, Pawar said he always believed power should be exercised with restraint and responsibility. His nephew and NCP (SP) leader Rohit Pawar was also present during the poll campaign. The NCP and Sharad Pawar-led NCP are fighting civic polls in Pune and Pimpri Chinchwad in alliance.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Three held with drugs worth Rs 23.40 lakh in Nashik
Three persons were held in Nashik on Thursday allegedly with amphetamine and ganja worth Rs 23.40 lakh, a police official said. Munna Kallu Kol (40), Shanti Munna Kol (33) and Amar Munna Kol (19) were held following a raid at a room in Cathay Colony, he added. The three hail from Satna in neighbouring Madhya Pradesh and are labourers here, the official added.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Three held with drugs worth Rs 23.40 lakh in Nashik
Three persons were held in Nashik on Thursday allegedly with amphetamine and ganja worth Rs 23.40 lakh, a police official said. Munna Kallu Kol (40), Shanti Munna Kol (33) and Amar Munna Kol (19) were held following a raid at a room in Cathay Colony, he added. The three hail from Satna in neighbouring Madhya Pradesh and are labourers here, the official added.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Raj, Uddhav to hold joint rally in Thane on Jan 12
Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) president Raj Thackeray on Thursday announced that he will address an election rally with Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray in Thane on January 12. Polls to 29 municipal corporations, including Thane, will be held on January 15, while votes will be counted the next day. Addressing the media while campaigning in Thane, Raj Thackeray said he had come to meet party workers rather than deliver a speech.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Raj, Uddhav to hold joint rally in Thane on Jan 12
Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) president Raj Thackeray on Thursday announced that he will address an election rally with Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray in Thane on January 12. Polls to 29 municipal corporations, including Thane, will be held on January 15, while votes will be counted the next day. Addressing the media while campaigning in Thane, Raj Thackeray said he had come to meet party workers rather than deliver a speech.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: A fire broke out at a building in central <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-air-pollution-remains-high-as-study-finds-96-per-cent-of-cities-lack-clean-air-action-plan-23611336" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Mumbai</a>`s Parel, civic officials said on Friday, adding that no injuries were reported in the incident. The blaze was reported at the Lodha Grandeur building in Parel area, officials from the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation&rsquo;s Mumbai Fire Brigade (MFB) said.The incident was reported at around 6.21 pm, following a call received by the BMC&rsquo;s MFB Control Room. The building is located opposite the Parel ST Depot on Sayani Road. We are closing the LIVE Blog

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: A fire broke out at a building in Mumbai`s Parel, civic officials said on Friday, adding that no injuries were reported so far

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