Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Scammers cheat Mazgaon businessman of Rs 39 lakh using fake policy claims
A 63-year-old businessman from Mazgaon allegedly lost Rs 39.64 lakh in a sophisticated cyber fraud after <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-crime-cyber-fraudsters-dupe-two-residents-of-rs-64-94-lakh-using-fake-trading-dashboards-23630399" rel="nofollow">scammers</a> posed as insurance officials and grievance redressal authorities. The accused allegedly used genuine policy details, forged government documents and fake approval procedures to convince the victim that an insurance bonus linked to his policies had been wrongly diverted and could be recovered through an official process.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Scammers cheat Mazgaon businessman of Rs 39 lakh using fake policy claims
A 63-year-old businessman from Mazgaon allegedly lost Rs 39.64 lakh in a sophisticated cyber fraud after scammers posed as insurance officials and grievance redressal authorities. The accused allegedly used genuine policy details, forged government documents and fake approval procedures to convince the victim that an insurance bonus linked to his policies had been wrongly diverted and could be recovered through an official process.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Ashok Kharat's aide Avare remanded in 14-day judicial custody
A court in Sinnar in Nashik on Monday remanded self-styled godman Ashok Kharat and his aide Namkarn Avare in 14-day judicial custody. Kharat was held in March this year after a woman accused him of rape. A subsequent probe has revealed alleged financial irregularities through 'benami' bank accounts and dubious land deals. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Ashok Kharat's aide Avare remanded in 14-day judicial custody
A court in Sinnar in Nashik on Monday remanded self-styled godman Ashok Kharat and his aide Namkarn Avare in 14-day judicial custody. Kharat was held in March this year after a woman accused him of rape. A subsequent probe has revealed alleged financial irregularities through 'benami' bank accounts and dubious land deals. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Palghar tempo-truck collision death toll now 13; CM announces compensation of Rs 5 lakh each
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis expressed grief over the death of 13 persons in an accident on the Mumbai-Ahmedabad Highway in Palghar district on Monday and announced financial assistance of Rs 5 lakh each to the kin of the deceased.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Palghar tempo-truck collision death toll now 13; CM announces compensation of Rs 5 lakh each
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis expressed grief over the death of 13 persons in an accident on the Mumbai-Ahmedabad Highway in Palghar district on Monday and announced financial assistance of Rs 5 lakh each to the kin of the deceased.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: ED attaches Rs 700 crore assets linked to late Iqbal Mirchi, family under FEOA
The Directorate of Enforcement (ED), Mumbai Zonal Office, has provisionally attached immovable properties worth around Rs 700.27 crore under the provisions of the Fugitive Economic Offenders Act (FEOA), 2018 in connection with a money laundering case linked to late Iqbal Mirchi and his family members.&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: ED attaches Rs 700 crore assets linked to late Iqbal Mirchi, family under FEOA
The Directorate of Enforcement (ED), Mumbai Zonal Office, has provisionally attached immovable properties worth around Rs 700.27 crore under the provisions of the Fugitive Economic Offenders Act (FEOA), 2018 in connection with a money laundering case linked to late Iqbal Mirchi and his family members.&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Rohit Pawar joins onion farmers' protest; says govt must buy produce at Rs 25 per kg
Maharashtra NCP (SP) MLA Rohit Pawar on Monday demanded that the government procure onions at Rs 25 per kg and provide compensation to farmers who sold their produce at distress prices, on the backdrop of the falling rates of the kitchen staple. Pawar, along with party MPs Nilesh Lanke and Bhaskar Bhagare, joined onion growers in a tractor rally and sit-in protest at Lasalgaon Agricultural Produce Market Committee (APMC) in Nashik, one of the largest onion trading centres in the country.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Rohit Pawar joins onion farmers' protest; says govt must buy produce at Rs 25 per kg
Maharashtra NCP (SP) MLA Rohit Pawar on Monday demanded that the government procure onions at Rs 25 per kg and provide compensation to farmers who sold their produce at distress prices, on the backdrop of the falling rates of the kitchen staple. Pawar, along with party MPs Nilesh Lanke and Bhaskar Bhagare, joined onion growers in a tractor rally and sit-in protest at Lasalgaon Agricultural Produce Market Committee (APMC) in Nashik, one of the largest onion trading centres in the country.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: 11 people killed as tempo packed with engagement party guests collides with truck in Palghar
A tempo packed with guests heading for an engagement ceremony collided with a speeding container truck on Monday on the Mumbai-Ahmedabad Highway in Maharashtra's Palghar district, killing 11 people and injuring 20 others, police said. The accident occurred near Dhaniwari village under Dahanu taluka at around 4 pm when the Eicher tempo, packed with more than 50 passengers, was heading for the engagement ceremony of one Balaram Jairam Dandekar, hailing from Bapugaon Khadkipada village, they said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: 11 people killed as tempo packed with engagement party guests collides with truck in Palghar
A tempo packed with guests heading for an engagement ceremony collided with a speeding container truck on Monday on the Mumbai-Ahmedabad Highway in Maharashtra's Palghar district, killing 11 people and injuring 20 others, police said. The accident occurred near Dhaniwari village under Dahanu taluka at around 4 pm when the Eicher tempo, packed with more than 50 passengers, was heading for the engagement ceremony of one Balaram Jairam Dandekar, hailing from Bapugaon Khadkipada village, they said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: More than 15L chemists, druggists to observe strike on May 20 against online medicine sale: AIOCD
More than 15 lakh chemists and druggists across the country will keep their medical stores shut on May 20 to protest against illegal online sale of medicines and "unprofessional competition" by corporate firms, the All India Organisation of Chemists and Druggists said on Monday. Addressing a press conference in Thane, AIOCD president and former MLC Jagannath Shinde said the nationwide bandh has been called to demand withdrawal of notifications issued during the COVID-19 pandemic that allegedly enabled misuse of online medicine sales.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: More than 15L chemists, druggists to observe strike on May 20 against online medicine sale: AIOCD
More than 15 lakh chemists and druggists across the country will keep their medical stores shut on May 20 to protest against illegal online sale of medicines and "unprofessional competition" by corporate firms, the All India Organisation of Chemists and Druggists said on Monday. Addressing a press conference in Thane, AIOCD president and former MLC Jagannath Shinde said the nationwide bandh has been called to demand withdrawal of notifications issued during the COVID-19 pandemic that allegedly enabled misuse of online medicine sales.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: 'Godman' kills woman after failed rape attempt post-rituals, later murders her male friend
A self-styled godman allegedly strangled a woman, a private firm staffer, to death after she resisted his sexual assault attempt and later killed her male friend following rituals at his ashram on 'Shani Amavasya' in Maharashtra's Dhule district, police officials said on Monday. The accused, Yogesh alias Bhaiyya Bapu Khairnar (33), who has been arrested, later dumped their bodies at different spots, they said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: 'Godman' kills woman after failed rape attempt post-rituals, later murders her male friend
A self-styled godman allegedly strangled a woman, a private firm staffer, to death after she resisted his sexual assault attempt and later killed her male friend following rituals at his ashram on 'Shani Amavasya' in Maharashtra's Dhule district, police officials said on Monday. The accused, Yogesh alias Bhaiyya Bapu Khairnar (33), who has been arrested, later dumped their bodies at different spots, they said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Court reserves order till May 21 in 2008 railway exam assault case; MNS chief Raj among accused
A court in Maharashtra's Thane district on Monday reserved its order till May 21 in a 2008 case related to the alleged assault on Railway Recruitment Board examinees at Kalyan station by Maharashtra Navnirman Sena activists. Eight persons, including MNS chief Raj Thackeray, are named as accused in the case. Two of the accused died during the pendency of the trial. After hearing final arguments from the prosecution and defence, Chief Judicial Magistrate Abhijit Kulkarni posted the matter for orders on May 21, a court official said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Court reserves order till May 21 in 2008 railway exam assault case; MNS chief Raj among accused
A court in Maharashtra's Thane district on Monday reserved its order till May 21 in a 2008 case related to the alleged assault on Railway Recruitment Board examinees at Kalyan station by Maharashtra Navnirman Sena activists. Eight persons, including MNS chief Raj Thackeray, are named as accused in the case. Two of the accused died during the pendency of the trial. After hearing final arguments from the prosecution and defence, Chief Judicial Magistrate Abhijit Kulkarni posted the matter for orders on May 21, a court official said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: PM's fuel-saving appeal: Civic officials in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar opt for bicycles, EVs
Civic officials and corporators across party lines rode bicycles and electric vehicles to the municipal corporation in Maharashtra's Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar on Monday, responding to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's appeal for fuel conservation. Led by Municipal Commissioner Amol Yedge and Mayor Sameer Rajurkar, civic officials and corporators ditched fuel-run vehicles for bicycles, e-scooters, electric cars, and public transport to reach their respective workplaces, a release stated.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: PM's fuel-saving appeal: Civic officials in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar opt for bicycles, EVs
Civic officials and corporators across party lines rode bicycles and electric vehicles to the municipal corporation in Maharashtra's Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar on Monday, responding to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's appeal for fuel conservation. Led by Municipal Commissioner Amol Yedge and Mayor Sameer Rajurkar, civic officials and corporators ditched fuel-run vehicles for bicycles, e-scooters, electric cars, and public transport to reach their respective workplaces, a release stated.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates | NEET leak: Coaching centre head from Latur held by CBI; Sena protests against him
The Shiv Sena held a protest outside the Renukai Career Centre headquarters in Latur on Monday after its founder Shivraj Raghunath Motegaonkar was arrested by the CBI a day earlier for his alleged involvement in the NEET-UG paper leak. Workers of the Eknath Shinde-led party threw ink at the RCC signboards and raised slogans against Motegaonkar, accusing him of ruining the careers of students.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates | NEET leak: Coaching centre head from Latur held by CBI; Sena protests against him
The Shiv Sena held a protest outside the Renukai Career Centre headquarters in Latur on Monday after its founder Shivraj Raghunath Motegaonkar was arrested by the CBI a day earlier for his alleged involvement in the NEET-UG paper leak. Workers of the Eknath Shinde-led party threw ink at the RCC signboards and raised slogans against Motegaonkar, accusing him of ruining the careers of students.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates | Maharashtra govt to resolve issues of fisherfolk due to Nhava Sheva-Shivdi sea bridge project: Rane
Maharashtra minister Nitesh Rane on Monday said the state government is positive about resolving the issues of fishermen affected by the Nhava Sheva-Shivdi sea bridge project. It will be taken up with Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis as a special case, Rane added. The state fisheries and ports minister said the government is committed to protecting the interests of fishermen and finding a fair solution to all their concerns.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates | Maharashtra govt to resolve issues of fisherfolk due to Nhava Sheva-Shivdi sea bridge project: Rane
Maharashtra minister Nitesh Rane on Monday said the state government is positive about resolving the issues of fishermen affected by the Nhava Sheva-Shivdi sea bridge project. It will be taken up with Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis as a special case, Rane added. The state fisheries and ports minister said the government is committed to protecting the interests of fishermen and finding a fair solution to all their concerns.

Mumbai New LIVE Updates: Member societies of Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar milk union allege irregularities, seek NDDB role
Several member societies of the milk producers union in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar on Monday sought scrapping of its management committee and handing over the organisation to National Dairy Development Board for transparent governance. Seventeen milk cooperative societies gave a memorandum to this effect to Maharashtra Animal Husbandry Minister Atul Save here during the day.

Mumbai New LIVE Updates: Member societies of Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar milk union allege irregularities, seek NDDB role
Several member societies of the milk producers union in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar on Monday sought scrapping of its management committee and handing over the organisation to National Dairy Development Board for transparent governance. Seventeen milk cooperative societies gave a memorandum to this effect to Maharashtra Animal Husbandry Minister Atul Save here during the day.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Elections to 17 seats of Maharashtra legislative council on June 18
The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Monday announced that the biennial polls to 17 legislative council seats in Maharashtra from local authorities' constituencies, including one by-election, will be held on June 18. According to the poll body's notification, the process will officially begin with the filing of nominations on May 25, followed by polling on June 18 and the counting of votes on June 22.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Elections to 17 seats of Maharashtra legislative council on June 18
The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Monday announced that the biennial polls to 17 legislative council seats in Maharashtra from local authorities' constituencies, including one by-election, will be held on June 18. According to the poll body's notification, the process will officially begin with the filing of nominations on May 25, followed by polling on June 18 and the counting of votes on June 22.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Shiv Sena leader downplays clash with ally BJP in Thane civic body
The Shiv Sena on Monday tried to downplay the acrimony with ally Bharatiya Janata Party in the Thane Municipal Corporation by claiming it was a result of personal differences rather than a clash between two parties. The TMC general body meeting on May 15 descended into chaos as BJP corporators opposed its ruling ally Shiv Sena getting 232 resolutions passed at one go without discussions. The Sena, in turn, sought the suspension of several BJP corporators, accusing them of trying to attack the mayor and disrespecting the national anthem.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Shiv Sena leader downplays clash with ally BJP in Thane civic body
The Shiv Sena on Monday tried to downplay the acrimony with ally Bharatiya Janata Party in the Thane Municipal Corporation by claiming it was a result of personal differences rather than a clash between two parties. The TMC general body meeting on May 15 descended into chaos as BJP corporators opposed its ruling ally Shiv Sena getting 232 resolutions passed at one go without discussions. The Sena, in turn, sought the suspension of several BJP corporators, accusing them of trying to attack the mayor and disrespecting the national anthem.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: No rift, revised letter to be sent to EC after meeting: NCP leader on Patel, Tatkare omission row
The NCP on Monday dismissed speculation about rifts in the party and said the omission of names of senior leaders Praful Patel and Sunil Tatkare from a list submitted to the Election Commission of India was due to a "clerical mistake", which would be rectified soon. Addressing reporters, spokesperson Suraj Chavan said there were no differences within the Nationalist Congress Party led by Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Sunetra Pawar.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: No rift, revised letter to be sent to EC after meeting: NCP leader on Patel, Tatkare omission row
The NCP on Monday dismissed speculation about rifts in the party and said the omission of names of senior leaders Praful Patel and Sunil Tatkare from a list submitted to the Election Commission of India was due to a "clerical mistake", which would be rectified soon. Addressing reporters, spokesperson Suraj Chavan said there were no differences within the Nationalist Congress Party led by Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Sunetra Pawar.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates | MSRTC mulling bus fare hike after diesel price rise, though no immediate upward revision: Sarnaik
A proposal to increase Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC) bus fares is under consideration following a sharp rise in diesel prices, though no immediate hike will be implemented, Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik said on Monday. Chairing a review meeting at Mantralaya, Sarnaik said the recent increase in diesel prices would impose an additional annual burden of around Rs 124 crore on the state-run corporation. The meeting was attended by MSRTC vice-chairman and managing director Dr Madhav Kusekar and other senior officers.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates | MSRTC mulling bus fare hike after diesel price rise, though no immediate upward revision: Sarnaik
A proposal to increase Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC) bus fares is under consideration following a sharp rise in diesel prices, though no immediate hike will be implemented, Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik said on Monday. Chairing a review meeting at Mantralaya, Sarnaik said the recent increase in diesel prices would impose an additional annual burden of around Rs 124 crore on the state-run corporation. The meeting was attended by MSRTC vice-chairman and managing director Dr Madhav Kusekar and other senior officers.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates | Maharashtra to pursue jetty project at Burondi to boost fisheries in Dapoli: Nitesh Rane
Maharashtra minister Nitesh Rane on Monday said the state government will take steps to set up a fishing jetty at Burondi in Ratnagiri's Dapoli taluka with the aim of giving a major boost to the fisheries sector in the region. The government is positive about addressing the problems faced by fishermen in Burondi and creating the infrastructure needed for the development of the fishing industry, an official release quoted the state fisheries and ports minister as saying.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates | Maharashtra to pursue jetty project at Burondi to boost fisheries in Dapoli: Nitesh Rane
Maharashtra minister Nitesh Rane on Monday said the state government will take steps to set up a fishing jetty at Burondi in Ratnagiri's Dapoli taluka with the aim of giving a major boost to the fisheries sector in the region. The government is positive about addressing the problems faced by fishermen in Burondi and creating the infrastructure needed for the development of the fishing industry, an official release quoted the state fisheries and ports minister as saying.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Nitesh Rane takes Mumbai Metro to Mantralaya, walks from Churchgate to office
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Mumbai News LIV EUpdates: Mumbai Crime Branch nabs two in West Bengal Ashram bombing case after tracking them to Borivali
The Crime Intelligence Unit (CIU) of the Mumbai Crime Branch arrested two men from Borivali railway station who were allegedly involved in a bomb-hurling incident outside an Ashram in West Bengal's Murshidabad district. The arrests came after the accused reportedly fled their home state and travelled to Mumbai in an attempt to avoid arrest. (ANI)

Mumbai News LIV EUpdates: Mumbai Crime Branch nabs two in West Bengal Ashram bombing case after tracking them to Borivali
The Crime Intelligence Unit (CIU) of the Mumbai Crime Branch arrested two men from Borivali railway station who were allegedly involved in a bomb-hurling incident outside an Ashram in West Bengal's Murshidabad district. The arrests came after the accused reportedly fled their home state and travelled to Mumbai in an attempt to avoid arrest. (ANI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Maharashtra Cong targets Centre over inflation, fuel prices; calls for 'proper advisory'
The Maharashtra Congress on Monday slammed the BJP-led Centre over skyrocketing inflation and rising fuel prices, demanding that the government issue a "proper advisory" for measures to be undertaken rather than indulging in "tokenism" and symbolic gestures. Speaking to reporters, state Congress spokesperson Atul Londhe claimed that the government's flawed economic and foreign policies have pushed ordinary citizens, the middle class, and farmers into deep distress due to inflation.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Maharashtra Cong targets Centre over inflation, fuel prices; calls for 'proper advisory'
The Maharashtra Congress on Monday slammed the BJP-led Centre over skyrocketing inflation and rising fuel prices, demanding that the government issue a "proper advisory" for measures to be undertaken rather than indulging in "tokenism" and symbolic gestures. Speaking to reporters, state Congress spokesperson Atul Londhe claimed that the government's flawed economic and foreign policies have pushed ordinary citizens, the middle class, and farmers into deep distress due to inflation.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai Crime Branch detains wanted accused from West Bengal blast case
Mumbai Crime Branch has detained two wanted accused linked to a criminal case registered at Berhampore Police Station in Murshidabad district, West Bengal. The case pertains to an incident involving an explosion in a sensitive area of Berhampore. A case was registered under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, and the Explosive Substances Act, 1908.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai Crime Branch detains wanted accused from West Bengal blast case
Mumbai Crime Branch has detained two wanted accused linked to a criminal case registered at Berhampore Police Station in Murshidabad district, West Bengal. The case pertains to an incident involving an explosion in a sensitive area of Berhampore. A case was registered under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, and the Explosive Substances Act, 1908.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Raut targets BJP over NEET controversy and Maharashtra politics
Raut also alleged that major institutions in the country were under the influence of the BJP while commenting on the controversy surrounding alleged irregularities in the NEET examination process, reported ANI. Turning to Maharashtra politics, he defended the leadership of Uddhav Thackeray and Sharad Pawar, claiming that the factions led by Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar lacked ideological legitimacy.<a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/politics-news/article/where-is-modi-sanjay-raut-targets-pm-over-foreign-visits-23630994" rel="nofollow"> Read more</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Raut targets BJP over NEET controversy and Maharashtra politics
Raut also alleged that major institutions in the country were under the influence of the BJP while commenting on the controversy surrounding alleged irregularities in the NEET examination process, reported ANI. Turning to Maharashtra politics, he defended the leadership of Uddhav Thackeray and Sharad Pawar, claiming that the factions led by Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar lacked ideological legitimacy. Read more

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Criticism over VIP convoys and road closures
Raut also criticised the security arrangements surrounding senior BJP leaders, alleging that common citizens were facing inconvenience because of large VIP convoys and road blockades.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Criticism over VIP convoys and road closures
Raut also criticised the security arrangements surrounding senior BJP leaders, alleging that common citizens were facing inconvenience because of large VIP convoys and road blockades.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Sanjay Raut questions PM Modi&rsquo;s foreign tour
&ldquo;Where is Modi? He is on a foreign tour,&rdquo; Raut said while accusing the BJP leadership of focusing more on international events than domestic concerns, reported ANI. Raut further claimed that India&rsquo;s global policy decisions were increasingly dependent on the United States, referring to restrictions linked to Russian oil imports.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Sanjay Raut questions PM Modi&rsquo;s foreign tour
&ldquo;Where is Modi? He is on a foreign tour,&rdquo; Raut said while accusing the BJP leadership of focusing more on international events than domestic concerns, reported ANI. Raut further claimed that India&rsquo;s global policy decisions were increasingly dependent on the United States, referring to restrictions linked to Russian oil imports.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates | Census 2027: Over 11 lakh households in Maharashtra complete self-enumeration
More than 11.14 lakh households in Maharashtra have completed self-enumeration for Census 2027 through an online facility provided by the government between May 1 and 15, officials said on Monday (PTI)&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates | Census 2027: Over 11 lakh households in Maharashtra complete self-enumeration
More than 11.14 lakh households in Maharashtra have completed self-enumeration for Census 2027 through an online facility provided by the government between May 1 and 15, officials said on Monday (PTI)&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Chief Minister Fellowship Program 2026 begins for Maharshtra's youth
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Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Thane man cheated of Rs 2 lakh in currency exchange fraud
A 35-year-old man has allegedly been duped of Rs 2 lakh by three persons in a US dollar exchange fraud in Maharashtra's Navi Mumbai township, police said on Monday. (PTI)&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Thane man cheated of Rs 2 lakh in currency exchange fraud
A 35-year-old man has allegedly been duped of Rs 2 lakh by three persons in a US dollar exchange fraud in Maharashtra's Navi Mumbai township, police said on Monday. (PTI)&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Police action and end of protest
After the blockade, police intervened and detained Ambadas Danve along with other protesters. They were taken to Vaijapur police station, and the expressway was cleared for traffic (PTI)&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Police action and end of protest
After the blockade, police intervened and detained Ambadas Danve along with other protesters. They were taken to Vaijapur police station, and the expressway was cleared for traffic (PTI)&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: The crisis is pushing farmers into severe hardship
Danve further alleged that onion growers were even committing suicide due to financial stress.He also pointed out that although the Central government has announced a procurement rate of Rs 12.35 per kg, farmers are not receiving this price in reality, reported PTI.&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: The crisis is pushing farmers into severe hardship
Danve further alleged that onion growers were even committing suicide due to financial stress.He also pointed out that although the Central government has announced a procurement rate of Rs 12.35 per kg, farmers are not receiving this price in reality, reported PTI.&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Shiv Sena raises protests demanding better onion prices&nbsp;
The protest was held to highlight the distress of onion farmers who are getting very low prices in the market. Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Ambadas Danve, who led the agitation, said, &ldquo;We want the government to procure the crop at a good rate, and that is our only demand.&rdquo; He also claimed that farmers were being paid just 25 to 50 paise per kg for onions, which he called extremely unfair, as per PTI

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Shiv Sena raises protests demanding better onion prices&nbsp;
The protest was held to highlight the distress of onion farmers who are getting very low prices in the market. Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Ambadas Danve, who led the agitation, said, &ldquo;We want the government to procure the crop at a good rate, and that is our only demand.&rdquo; He also claimed that farmers were being paid just 25 to 50 paise per kg for onions, which he called extremely unfair, as per PTI

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Archaeology dept seeks to turn Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar Town Hall into museum
The Maharashtra archaeology department has asked the local civic body to hand over the historic Town Hall building for a museum to display nearly 1,000 artefacts earlier housed at Soneri Mahal, officials said on Monday (PTI)&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Archaeology dept seeks to turn Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar Town Hall into museum
The Maharashtra archaeology department has asked the local civic body to hand over the historic Town Hall building for a museum to display nearly 1,000 artefacts earlier housed at Soneri Mahal, officials said on Monday (PTI)&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Polls to 16 seats in Maharashtra legislative council on June 18
The Election Commission of India on Monday announced polls to 16 seats in the Maharashtra legislative council to be held on June 18. The last date for filing nominations is June 1, and candidates can withdraw from the poll race by June 4, as per the notification. (PTI)&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Polls to 16 seats in Maharashtra legislative council on June 18
The Election Commission of India on Monday announced polls to 16 seats in the Maharashtra legislative council to be held on June 18. The last date for filing nominations is June 1, and candidates can withdraw from the poll race by June 4, as per the notification. (PTI)&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Jewellery trader loses Rs 14 lakh in gold sale fraud in Thane; 6 booked
Six persons have allegedly cheated a jewellery trader of Rs 14 lakh under the pretext of selling him gold at a low price in Maharashtra's Thane city, police said on Monday (PTI)&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Jewellery trader loses Rs 14 lakh in gold sale fraud in Thane; 6 booked
Six persons have allegedly cheated a jewellery trader of Rs 14 lakh under the pretext of selling him gold at a low price in Maharashtra's Thane city, police said on Monday (PTI)&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai Crime Branch arrests two accused from Borivali linked to Murshidabad bomb-hurling case 
The Crime Intelligence Unit (CIU) of the Mumbai Crime Branch arrested two men from Borivali railway station who were allegedly involved in a bomb-hurling incident outside an Ashram in West Bengal&rsquo;s Murshidabad district.&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai Crime Branch arrests two accused from Borivali linked to Murshidabad bomb-hurling case
The Crime Intelligence Unit (CIU) of the Mumbai Crime Branch arrested two men from Borivali railway station who were allegedly involved in a bomb-hurling incident outside an Ashram in West Bengal&rsquo;s Murshidabad district.&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Warm, humid conditions persist at 34 degrees Celsius; BKC records AQI of 190
Mumbai is likely to witness hot and humid weather with temperatures around 34 degrees Celsius, while Bandra Kurla Complex recorded the city&rsquo;s highest AQI at 190 on Monday.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Warm, humid conditions persist at 34 degrees Celsius; BKC records AQI of 190
Mumbai is likely to witness hot and humid weather with temperatures around 34 degrees Celsius, while Bandra Kurla Complex recorded the city&rsquo;s highest AQI at 190 on Monday.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;Level-II fire breaks out at garment units in Dharavi 
A Level-II fire broke out at Ashok Mill Compound on 90 Feet Road near Laxmi Medical in Dharavi late Sunday night, officials said. According to the Mumbai Fire Brigade, the incident was reported at 10:39 pm on May 17, following which firefighting teams were rushed to the spot. The fire was initially declared a Level-I blaze at 11:04 pm before being upgraded to Level-II at around 3 am.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;Level-II fire breaks out at garment units in Dharavi
A Level-II fire broke out at Ashok Mill Compound on 90 Feet Road near Laxmi Medical in Dharavi late Sunday night, officials said. According to the Mumbai Fire Brigade, the incident was reported at 10:39 pm on May 17, following which firefighting teams were rushed to the spot. The fire was initially declared a Level-I blaze at 11:04 pm before being upgraded to Level-II at around 3 am.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: CM Fadnavis rebuts Maratha activist Jarange&rsquo;s claims
Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Sunday hit back at Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange over allegations that the state government was delaying the distribution of caste validity certificates to eligible Maratha applicants. Fadnavis said the government was issuing certificates strictly in accordance with the law and that all eligible applicants were receiving them. His remarks came a day after Jarange accused the chief minister of slowing down the process of issuing Maratha caste certificates.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: CM Fadnavis rebuts Maratha activist Jarange&rsquo;s claims
Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Sunday hit back at Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange over allegations that the state government was delaying the distribution of caste validity certificates to eligible Maratha applicants. Fadnavis said the government was issuing certificates strictly in accordance with the law and that all eligible applicants were receiving them. His remarks came a day after Jarange accused the chief minister of slowing down the process of issuing Maratha caste certificates.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Navi stations at breaking point
Following mounting complaints over the poor condition of Navi Mumbai railway stations maintained by CIDCO, the Central Railway on Friday sought complete handover of all stations under the civic body, along with their revenue models, promising full maintenance and upkeep. The proposal was discussed at a meeting on Friday, with officials indicating the transfer could be completed within six months.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Navi stations at breaking point
Following mounting complaints over the poor condition of Navi Mumbai railway stations maintained by CIDCO, the Central Railway on Friday sought complete handover of all stations under the civic body, along with their revenue models, promising full maintenance and upkeep. The proposal was discussed at a meeting on Friday, with officials indicating the transfer could be completed within six months.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates | Maharashtra SIR: Eknath Shinde asks Sena workers to ensure Bangladeshis don't find place in electoral rolls
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Sunday asked his party workers to keep an eye on the electoral rolls ahead of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process in the state and ensure no fake voters and Bangladeshis find place in them. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates | Maharashtra SIR: Eknath Shinde asks Sena workers to ensure Bangladeshis don't find place in electoral rolls
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Sunday asked his party workers to keep an eye on the electoral rolls ahead of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process in the state and ensure no fake voters and Bangladeshis find place in them. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai's Byculla Zoo has received in-principle approval from Gujarat's Sakkarbaug Zoological Park to acquire four Asiatic lions in exchange for giraffes, rhinos, or capuchin monkeys, officials said on Monday. We are closing the LIVE Blog&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:Junagadh facility agrees to provide big cats to Mumbai’s Veermata Jijabai Zoo, subject to approvals

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