Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Dearness allowance for MSRTC employees hiked to 53 per cent, announces Eknath Shinde
Deputy Chief Minister (CM) Eknath Shinde on Tuesday announced that the employees of the Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC) will receive a revised dearness allowance of 53 per cent of their basic salary from June, a rise from the current 46 per cent. During a meeting with the representatives from various MSRTC unions at the Sahyadri Guest House in Mumbai, Shinde also declared a series of employee welfare measures, including an accident insurance cover of Rs 1 crore and free travel passes for retired employees and their spouses for an entire year instead of the existing nine-month validity. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/maharashtra-govt-hikes-dearness-allowance-for-msrtc-employees-to-53-per-cent-23558286" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Read more</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Dearness allowance for MSRTC employees hiked to 53 per cent, announces Eknath Shinde
Deputy Chief Minister (CM) Eknath Shinde on Tuesday announced that the employees of the Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC) will receive a revised dearness allowance of 53 per cent of their basic salary from June, a rise from the current 46 per cent. During a meeting with the representatives from various MSRTC unions at the Sahyadri Guest House in Mumbai, Shinde also declared a series of employee welfare measures, including an accident insurance cover of Rs 1 crore and free travel passes for retired employees and their spouses for an entire year instead of the existing nine-month validity. Read more

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Amid women commission's review meet, its chairperson Chakankar, MVA leaders trade barbs Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sushma Andhare and Maharashtra State Commission for Women chairperson Rupali Chakankar traded charges on Tuesday after the latter faced criticism and and calls for resignation over a dowry-linked suicide case involving a politician's family in Pune. Andhare took strong exception to Chakankar's comments that the opposition has been targeting her and the commission for media attention, reported PTI.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Amid women commission's review meet, its chairperson Chakankar, MVA leaders trade barbsShiv Sena (UBT) leader Sushma Andhare and Maharashtra State Commission for Women chairperson Rupali Chakankar traded charges on Tuesday after the latter faced criticism and and calls for resignation over a dowry-linked suicide case involving a politician's family in Pune. Andhare took strong exception to Chakankar's comments that the opposition has been targeting her and the commission for media attention, reported PTI.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Special focus on low-lying areas in Mumbai, says BMC chief Gagrani
As Mumbai reels under the early arrival of the South West monsoon, Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation's (BMC) Commissioner and Administrator, Bhushan Gagrani, on Tuesday directed civic officials to place special focus on ensuring low-lying areas in the city do not get waterlogged during a downpour. Gagrani also directed officials to ensure barricades and debris are removed from roads immediately after road concretisation work is completed. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-rains-special-focus-on-low-lying-areas-including-hindamata-gandhi-market-in-mumbai-says-bmc-chief-bhushan-ghagrani-23558333" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Read more</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Special focus on low-lying areas in Mumbai, says BMC chief Gagrani
As Mumbai reels under the early arrival of the South West monsoon, Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation's (BMC) Commissioner and Administrator, Bhushan Gagrani, on Tuesday directed civic officials to place special focus on ensuring low-lying areas in the city do not get waterlogged during a downpour. Gagrani also directed officials to ensure barricades and debris are removed from roads immediately after road concretisation work is completed. Read more

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Soon, take your cars by train on Konkan Railway
The Konkan Railway is planning to explore ferrying passenger vehicles, like cars and SUVs, on board train wagons for those wanting to take their own vehicles and avoid highways this Ganapati festival season, on an experimental basis. "It is a fabulous idea and we shall definitely explore it. We have been carrying trucks for such a long period. The truck drivers that are on board them have to buy regular tickets to be permitted to travel. We can definitely think of passenger vehicles. We will, however, need to check and rework a few technicalities, as the wagons carrying trucks have mechanisms made to those specifications. But it is doable, and we will try it for this Ganapati festival season," said Santosh Kumar Jha, Chairman and Managing Director of Konkan Railway. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/amp/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/roll-on-roll-off-soon-take-your-cars-by-train-on-konkan-railway-of--just-like-lorries-and-trucks-23558366" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Read more</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Soon, take your cars by train on Konkan Railway
The Konkan Railway is planning to explore ferrying passenger vehicles, like cars and SUVs, on board train wagons for those wanting to take their own vehicles and avoid highways this Ganapati festival season, on an experimental basis. "It is a fabulous idea and we shall definitely explore it. We have been carrying trucks for such a long period. The truck drivers that are on board them have to buy regular tickets to be permitted to travel. We can definitely think of passenger vehicles. We will, however, need to check and rework a few technicalities, as the wagons carrying trucks have mechanisms made to those specifications. But it is doable, and we will try it for this Ganapati festival season," said Santosh Kumar Jha, Chairman and Managing Director of Konkan Railway. Read more

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: 'You showed us way to win hearts of voters,' Ajit Pawar thanks Shivraj Chouhan for 'Ladki Bahin' success Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar on Tuesday said the Mahayuti government's 'Ladki Bahin Yojana' was inspired by a similar scheme in Madhya Pradesh and it played a key role in the BJP-led coalition's thumping victory in the November 2024 assembly polls. Women voted overwhelmingly in favour of the Mahayuti coalition, which consists of the BJP, Shiv Sena and NCP, last year, he highlighted, according to PTI.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: 'You showed us way to win hearts of voters,' Ajit Pawar thanks Shivraj Chouhan for 'Ladki Bahin' successMaharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar on Tuesday said the Mahayuti government's 'Ladki Bahin Yojana' was inspired by a similar scheme in Madhya Pradesh and it played a key role in the BJP-led coalition's thumping victory in the November 2024 assembly polls. Women voted overwhelmingly in favour of the Mahayuti coalition, which consists of the BJP, Shiv Sena and NCP, last year, he highlighted, according to PTI.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Marathi manoos wishes to see Thackeray cousins come together, says Sena (UBT) leader Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sunil Prabhu on Tuesday said it is the wish of the Marathi-speaking people to see the Thackeray cousins - Uddhav and Raj - come together. According to PTI, Prabhu said his party sincerely wishes that both the cousins unite.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Marathi manoos wishes to see Thackeray cousins come together, says Sena (UBT) leaderShiv Sena (UBT) leader Sunil Prabhu on Tuesday said it is the wish of the Marathi-speaking people to see the Thackeray cousins - Uddhav and Raj - come together. According to PTI, Prabhu said his party sincerely wishes that both the cousins unite.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Karnataka Deputy CM to meet PM Modi over Maharashtra govt's objections to Alamatti dam height Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Tuesday said he would seek a meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Jal Shakti Minister CR Patil to discuss the objections raised by the Maharashtra government to raising the height of Alamatti dam. This follows Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis' recent letter to Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, expressing concern that raising the height of the dam could lead to flooding in Maharashtra's Sangli and Kolhapur districts, reported PTI.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Karnataka Deputy CM to meet PM Modi over Maharashtra govt's objections to Alamatti dam heightKarnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Tuesday said he would seek a meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Jal Shakti Minister CR Patil to discuss the objections raised by the Maharashtra government to raising the height of Alamatti dam. This follows Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis' recent letter to Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, expressing concern that raising the height of the dam could lead to flooding in Maharashtra's Sangli and Kolhapur districts, reported PTI.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: As India eyes developed nation status, there is need to raise per hectare farm income
Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Tuesday emphasised the need to increase per hectare farm income and said the Centre is giving push to the horticulture sector through its 'Clean Plant Programme' which will cover Maharashtra also. An agriculture minister's work isn't considered complete until he visits farmers' fields, insisted Chouhan. The Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare along with Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and his deputy Ajit Pawar attended India's first international agriculture hackathon, organised by the state government in Pune: PTI

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: As India eyes developed nation status, there is need to raise per hectare farm income
Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Tuesday emphasised the need to increase per hectare farm income and said the Centre is giving push to the horticulture sector through its 'Clean Plant Programme' which will cover Maharashtra also. An agriculture minister's work isn't considered complete until he visits farmers' fields, insisted Chouhan. The Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare along with Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and his deputy Ajit Pawar attended India's first international agriculture hackathon, organised by the state government in Pune: PTI

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Maharashtra govt announces independent commission for scheduled tribes
The Maharashtra cabinet on Tuesday approved establishing a separate commission for Scheduled Tribes on the lines of a similar Central body. This decision was taken in a cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis. A statement by the Chief Minister's Office (CMO) said the Centre has two separate commissions for Scheduled Castes (SCs) and Scheduled Tribes (STs), which deal with different issues. Accordingly, it is necessary to have two separate commissions (in the state also). The CMO said both commissions will function independently. The Cabinet has given in-principle approval for according Constitutional status to the two bodies: PTI

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Maharashtra govt announces independent commission for scheduled tribes
The Maharashtra cabinet on Tuesday approved establishing a separate commission for Scheduled Tribes on the lines of a similar Central body.This decision was taken in a cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis. A statement by the Chief Minister's Office (CMO) said the Centre has two separate commissions for Scheduled Castes (SCs) and Scheduled Tribes (STs), which deal with different issues. Accordingly, it is necessary to have two separate commissions (in the state also). The CMO said both commissions will function independently. The Cabinet has given in-principle approval for according Constitutional status to the two bodies: PTI

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: &nbsp;HC permits animal slaughter for Bakri Eid and Urs at dargah at Vishalgad fort
The Bombay High Court on Tuesday permitted animal slaughter for the Eid al-Adha (Bakri Eid) and Urs at a dargah at the Vishalgad fort in Maharashtra's Kolhapur district. The fort is a protected monument, citing which the authorities had prohibited slaughtering of animals and birds on the premises. A vacation bench of Justices Neela Gokhale and Firdosh Pooniwalla heard an application by Hazrat Peer Malik Rehan Dargah Trust, seeking permission for slaughtering animals: PTI

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: &nbsp;HC permits animal slaughter for Bakri Eid and Urs at dargah at Vishalgad fort
The Bombay High Court on Tuesday permitted animal slaughter for the Eid al-Adha (Bakri Eid) and Urs at a dargah at the Vishalgad fort in Maharashtra's Kolhapur district. The fort is a protected monument, citing which the authorities had prohibited slaughtering of animals and birds on the premises.A vacation bench of Justices Neela Gokhale and Firdosh Pooniwalla heard an application by Hazrat Peer Malik Rehan Dargah Trust, seeking permission for slaughtering animals: PTI

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: &nbsp;Three children drown in pond in Jalna
Three children, including a brother-sister duo and their cousin, drowned in a farm pond in Jalna district of Maharashtra, police said on Tuesday. The deceased are identified as Deepali Joshi, her brother Rohan (both aged 9) and their cousin Yash Joshi (14). They had left their home on Monday morning to visit Lord Mahadev temple but didn't return by evening, prompting a search by their family members and police: PTI

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: &nbsp;Three children drown in pond in Jalna
Three children, including a brother-sister duo and their cousin, drowned in a farm pond in Jalna district of Maharashtra, police said on Tuesday.The deceased are identified as Deepali Joshi, her brother Rohan (both aged 9) and their cousin Yash Joshi (14). They had left their home on Monday morning to visit Lord Mahadev temple but didn't return by evening, prompting a search by their family members and police: PTI

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Maharashtra CM distributed cheques and awards to winners and runners-up of 'Pune Agri Hackathon'&nbsp;
Cheques and awards were distributed under various departments to the winners and runners-up startups, new entrepreneurs and enterprising farmers who participated in the 'Pune Agri Hackathon' today in the presence of Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Maharashtra CM distributed cheques and awards to winners and runners-up of 'Pune Agri Hackathon'&nbsp;
Cheques and awards were distributed under various departments to the winners and runners-up startups, new entrepreneurs and enterprising farmers who participated in the 'Pune Agri Hackathon' today in the presence of Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;Man hangs self at construction site in Maharashtra's Latur
A 31-year-old man allegedly hanged himself to death at a construction site in Maharashtra's Latur apparently he was disturbed over family-related issues, police said on Tuesday. The body of the deceased, Navnath Chivde, was found around 10 am on Monday at a construction site on 60-Foot Road in Latur, they said. "Chivde, a resident of Parli-Vaijnath in neighbouring Beed district, had left home four days ago after informing his brother that he was going to the famous Jyotiba temple in Kolhapur. On his way back from the pilgrimage on Sunday night, he got off at Latur railway station, mistaking it for Parli," an official said: PTI

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;Man hangs self at construction site in Maharashtra's Latur
A 31-year-old man allegedly hanged himself to death at a construction site in Maharashtra's Latur apparently he was disturbed over family-related issues, police said on Tuesday. The body of the deceased, Navnath Chivde, was found around 10 am on Monday at a construction site on 60-Foot Road in Latur, they said."Chivde, a resident of Parli-Vaijnath in neighbouring Beed district, had left home four days ago after informing his brother that he was going to the famous Jyotiba temple in Kolhapur. On his way back from the pilgrimage on Sunday night, he got off at Latur railway station, mistaking it for Parli," an official said: PTI

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai&rsquo;s lifeline monsoon-ready with comprehensive preparations
In a proactive move to ensure seamless operations during the upcoming monsoon season, Western Railway (WR) has successfully completed a host of critical monsoon preparedness activities across its Mumbai suburban network. These extensive measures aim to minimize disruptions and ensure passenger safety during heavy rains. It is worthwhile to mention that in 2024, Western Railway&rsquo;s initiatives for monsoon preparedness and mitigation helped in ensuring that no extended waterlogging or flooding occurred at any location across Mumbai Suburban section and achieved the remarkable feat of no service disruptions due to monsoon last year
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Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai&rsquo;s lifeline monsoon-ready with comprehensive preparations
In a proactive move to ensure seamless operations during the upcoming monsoon season, Western Railway (WR) has successfully completed a host of critical monsoon preparedness activities across its Mumbai suburban network. These extensive measures aim to minimize disruptions and ensure passenger safety during heavy rains. It is worthwhile to mention that in 2024, Western Railway&rsquo;s initiatives for monsoon preparedness and mitigation helped in ensuring that no extended waterlogging or flooding occurred at any location across Mumbai Suburban section and achieved the remarkable feat of no service disruptions due to monsoon last year
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Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Pandav, Ravan.......Pankaja Munde's cryptic political message on death anniversary of her father
Maharashtra environment minister and BJP leader Pankaja Munde on Tuesday said she was ready to face problems if people are with her, while referring to the exile of Pandavas and noting that righteous people inevitably experience hardships in their lives. She also mentioned demon king Ravan in her speech laced with political undertones while addressing a gathering at Gopinathgad which houses the memorial of her father and BJP stalwart late Gopinath Munde on his death anniversary: PTI
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Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Pandav, Ravan.......Pankaja Munde's cryptic political message on death anniversary of her father
Maharashtra environment minister and BJP leader Pankaja Munde on Tuesday said she was ready to face problems if people are with her, while referring to the exile of Pandavas and noting that righteous people inevitably experience hardships in their lives. She also mentioned demon king Ravan in her speech laced with political undertones while addressing a gathering at Gopinathgad which houses the memorial of her father and BJP stalwart late Gopinath Munde on his death anniversary: PTI
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Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Konkan Rail monsoon timetable to be effective from June 15 to Oct 20
The Konkan Railway on Tuesday said its monsoon timetable will be in effect from June 15 to October 20 this year, shortening the duration by a fortnight compared to previous years. During a press conference at the Konkan Railway (KR) headquarters at Belapur in Navi Mumbai, its Chairman and Managing Director Santosh Kumar Jha said this year they have reduced the timetable period by 15 days: PTI

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Konkan Rail monsoon timetable to be effective from June 15 to Oct 20
The Konkan Railway on Tuesday said its monsoon timetable will be in effect from June 15 to October 20 this year, shortening the duration by a fortnight compared to previous years. During a press conference at the Konkan Railway (KR) headquarters at Belapur in Navi Mumbai, its Chairman and Managing Director Santosh Kumar Jha said this year they have reduced the timetable period by 15 days: PTI

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Gwalior man tests positive for COVID-19 after his return from Mumbai
A 53-year-old man in Gwalior tested positive for COVID-19 after he returned from Mumbai and isolated at his home, an official said on Tuesday. Health officials received information about a COVID-19 case on Monday evening, said Chief Medical and Health Officer (CMHO) Dr. Sachin Srivastava. "The 53-year-old man returned from Mumbai two days back. After he complained of ill health, his sample was examined in a private lab, which showed he had contracted coronavirus infection," he said, adding that samples of his family were also taken for investigation: PTI

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Gwalior man tests positive for COVID-19 after his return from Mumbai
A 53-year-old man in Gwalior tested positive for COVID-19 after he returned from Mumbai and isolated at his home, an official said on Tuesday.Health officials received information about a COVID-19 case on Monday evening, said Chief Medical and Health Officer (CMHO) Dr. Sachin Srivastava. "The 53-year-old man returned from Mumbai two days back. After he complained of ill health, his sample was examined in a private lab, which showed he had contracted coronavirus infection," he said, adding that samples of his family were also taken for investigation: PTI

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: BJP National Secretary and Maharashtra Environment Minister Pankaja Munde applauds DPIFF's green initiative with Indian Army 
The Minister of Environment &amp; Climate Change, Animal Husbandry, Government of Maharashtra and National Secretary, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Pankaja Gopinath Munde, extended her strong support to the Tree Plantation Drive led by the Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival (DPIFF) in collaboration with the Indian Army, held in Thane.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: BJP National Secretary and Maharashtra Environment Minister Pankaja Munde applauds DPIFF's green initiative with Indian Army
The Minister of Environment &amp; Climate Change, Animal Husbandry, Government of Maharashtra and National Secretary, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Pankaja Gopinath Munde, extended her strong support to the Tree Plantation Drive led by the Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival (DPIFF) in collaboration with the Indian Army, held in Thane.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;Opposition is the voice of the public: Sanjay Raut, as INDIA bloc calls for special Parliament session 
Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut, speaking after the INDIA alliance meeting on Tuesday, emphasised the importance of the opposition's voice in Parliament. (ANI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;Opposition is the voice of the public: Sanjay Raut, as INDIA bloc calls for special Parliament session
Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut, speaking after the INDIA alliance meeting on Tuesday, emphasised the importance of the opposition's voice in Parliament. (ANI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;Uddhav doesn't need political enemy when Sanjay Raut is around, says Girish Mahajan 
In a sharp attack on Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut, senior BJP minister Girish Mahajan on Tuesday dubbed him a "broker" and a political enemy of Uddhav Thackeray who is chipping away at the party organisation.(PTI)&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;Uddhav doesn't need political enemy when Sanjay Raut is around, says Girish Mahajan
In a sharp attack on Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut, senior BJP minister Girish Mahajan on Tuesday dubbed him a "broker" and a political enemy of Uddhav Thackeray who is chipping away at the party organisation.(PTI)&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Maha Mumbai Metro Launches E: swap Battery Swapping Stations in Partnership with Honda on June 3 
Led by CM Devendra Fadnavis, Dy. CM Eknath Shinde, and driven by MMRDA Commissioner Dr. Sanjay Mukherjee and MMMOCL MD Rubal Agrawal, the initiative marks a major step toward green mobility.
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Led by Hon&rsquo;ble CM Shri Devendra Fadnavis, Dy. CM Shri Eknath Shinde, &amp; Under proactive approach of MMRDA Commissioner Dr. Sanjay Mukherjee (IAS) and in the supervision of <a href="https://twitter.com/mmmocl?ref_src=twsrc-Etfw">@MMMOCL</a> MD Ms. Rubal Agrawal (IAS) led a major green mobility milestone on 3rd June 2025. Maha Mumbai Metro&hellip; <a href="https://t.co/JF1qMbLyn7">pic.twitter.com/JF1qMbLyn7</a>
&mdash; Maha Mumbai Metro Operation Corporation Ltd (@MMMOCL_Official) <a href="https://twitter.com/MMMOCL_Official/status/1929813405101150337?ref_src=twsrc-Etfw">June 3, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Maha Mumbai Metro Launches E: swap Battery Swapping Stations in Partnership with Honda on June 3
Led by CM Devendra Fadnavis, Dy. CM Eknath Shinde, and driven by MMRDA Commissioner Dr. Sanjay Mukherjee and MMMOCL MD Rubal Agrawal, the initiative marks a major step toward green mobility.

Led by Hon&rsquo;ble CM Shri Devendra Fadnavis, Dy. CM Shri Eknath Shinde, &amp; Under proactive approach of MMRDA Commissioner Dr. Sanjay Mukherjee (IAS) and in the supervision of @MMMOCL MD Ms. Rubal Agrawal (IAS) led a major green mobility milestone on 3rd June 2025.Maha Mumbai Metro&hellip; pic.twitter.com/JF1qMbLyn7
&mdash; Maha Mumbai Metro Operation Corporation Ltd (@MMMOCL_Official) June 3, 2025


Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;Several entry and exit points of Mumbai Metro 3 are covered with rainproof material&nbsp; 
"Some entry-exit points of Mumbai Metro 3, which are under construction, are covered with rainproof material as part of the usual practice being followed by under-construction sites during the monsoon season of Mumbai so that the construction activity safely continues even during rains," IAS officer, Principal Secretary to the Chief Minister of Maharashtra &amp; MD Mumbai Metro corporation, Ashwini Bhide posted on X.
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Some entry exits of <a href="https://twitter.com/MumbaiMetro3?ref_src=twsrc-Etfw">@MumbaiMetro3</a> which are under construction are covered with rainproof material as part of the usual practice being followed by under construction sites during monsoon season of Mumbai so that the construction activity safely continues even during rains. <a href="https://t.co/OFowmqlzO9">https://t.co/OFowmqlzO9</a>
&mdash; Ashwini Bhide (@AshwiniBhide) <a href="https://twitter.com/AshwiniBhide/status/1929792157688160554?ref_src=twsrc-Etfw">June 3, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;Several entry and exit points of Mumbai Metro 3 are covered with rainproof material&nbsp;
"Some entry-exit points of Mumbai Metro 3, which are under construction, are covered with rainproof material as part of the usual practice being followed by under-construction sites during the monsoon season of Mumbai so that the construction activity safely continues even during rains," IAS officer, Principal Secretary to the Chief Minister of Maharashtra &amp; MD Mumbai Metro corporation, Ashwini Bhide posted on X.

Some entry exits of @MumbaiMetro3 which are under construction are covered with rainproof material as part of the usual practice being followed by under construction sites during monsoon season of Mumbai so that the construction activity safely continues even during rains. https://t.co/OFowmqlzO9
&mdash; Ashwini Bhide (@AshwiniBhide) June 3, 2025


Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;BJP demands Marathi names for penguin chicks born at Byculla zoo 
The son or daughter-of-the-soil politics in Mumbai, so far restricted to humans, has taken an interesting turn with BJP leaders demanding that Penguin chicks born in a city zoo be given Marathi names, arguing that the flightless birds are domicile of Maharashtra by birth. (PTI)&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;BJP demands Marathi names for penguin chicks born at Byculla zoo
The son or daughter-of-the-soil politics in Mumbai, so far restricted to humans, has taken an interesting turn with BJP leaders demanding that Penguin chicks born in a city zoo be given Marathi names, arguing that the flightless birds are domicile of Maharashtra by birth. (PTI)&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Gorai Mangrove Park set to open for public soon 
"Happy to see that just like the Tree Top walk in Malabar Hill, Urban Forest in Marol that I had the honour and privilege to initiate as Minister in the MVA, this too, something I kickstarted, will open up soon for people," Aaditya Thackeray posted on X
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Hearing that this Mangrove Park in Gorai that we started work on in October 2021, will finally be open to everyone soon. Happy to see that just like the &ldquo;Tree Top walk&rdquo; in Malabar Hill, &ldquo;Urban Forest&rdquo; in Marol that I had the honour and privilege to initiate as Minister in the&hellip; <a href="https://t.co/TzrQyJmezT">https://t.co/TzrQyJmezT</a>
&mdash; Aaditya Thackeray (@AUThackeray) <a href="https://twitter.com/AUThackeray/status/1929794071578497450?ref_src=twsrc-Etfw">June 3, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Gorai Mangrove Park set to open for public soon
"Happy to see that just like the Tree Top walk in Malabar Hill, Urban Forest in Marol that I had the honour and privilege to initiate as Minister in the MVA, this too, something I kickstarted, will open up soon for people," Aaditya Thackeray posted on X

Hearing that this Mangrove Park in Gorai that we started work on in October 2021, will finally be open to everyone soon.Happy to see that just like the &ldquo;Tree Top walk&rdquo; in Malabar Hill, &ldquo;Urban Forest&rdquo; in Marol that I had the honour and privilege to initiate as Minister in the&hellip; https://t.co/TzrQyJmezT
&mdash; Aaditya Thackeray (@AUThackeray) June 3, 2025


Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Woman tortured by in-laws for money; husband and 5 others detained 
Police have detained a man and his five other family members for allegedly torturing his wife by burning her with a soldering device in Maharashtra's Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar district, officials said on Tuesday. (PTI)&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Woman tortured by in-laws for money; husband and 5 others detained
Police have detained a man and his five other family members for allegedly torturing his wife by burning her with a soldering device in Maharashtra's Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar district, officials said on Tuesday. (PTI)&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;RBI announces reissue of two Govt securities worth Rs 32000 crore, also open to accept extra Rs 2000 cr 
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has announced the re-issue of two Government of India dated securities worth a total of Rs 32,000 crore. (ANI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;RBI announces reissue of two Govt securities worth Rs 32000 crore, also open to accept extra Rs 2000 cr
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has announced the re-issue of two Government of India dated securities worth a total of Rs 32,000 crore. (ANI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Basic military training to be given to students from Class 1 in Maharashtra: Minister
Basic military training will be imparted to students from Class 1 in Maharashtra in a move to instil a sense of patriotism, discipline and promote the habit of regular physical exercise, state School Education Minister Dada Bhuse has said. (PTI)&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Basic military training to be given to students from Class 1 in Maharashtra: Minister
Basic military training will be imparted to students from Class 1 in Maharashtra in a move to instil a sense of patriotism, discipline and promote the habit of regular physical exercise, state School Education Minister Dada Bhuse has said. (PTI)&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Damania asked to appear before ACB for probe into allegations against Dhananjay Munde 
The Maharashtra Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) has called social activist Anjali Damania for an inquiry in connection with her complaint against NCP leader and former cabinet minister Dhananjay Munde, officials said on Tuesday. (PTI)&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Damania asked to appear before ACB for probe into allegations against Dhananjay Munde
The Maharashtra Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) has called social activist Anjali Damania for an inquiry in connection with her complaint against NCP leader and former cabinet minister Dhananjay Munde, officials said on Tuesday. (PTI)&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Nifty, Sensex open flat amid global uncertainty on fiscal worries in US, Russia-Ukraine tensions
Indian stock markets opened on a cautious but positive note on Tuesday, tracking mixed global cues amid rising concerns over tariffs, geopolitical tensions, and fiscal worries in the US economy. The Nifty 50 index opened at 24,786.30, marking a modest gain of 69.70 points or 0.28 per cent. Similarly, the BSE Sensex began the session at 81,492.50, up by 118.75 points or 0.15 per cent. (ANI)
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Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Nifty, Sensex open flat amid global uncertainty on fiscal worries in US, Russia-Ukraine tensions
Indian stock markets opened on a cautious but positive note on Tuesday, tracking mixed global cues amid rising concerns over tariffs, geopolitical tensions, and fiscal worries in the US economy. The Nifty 50 index opened at 24,786.30, marking a modest gain of 69.70 points or 0.28 per cent. Similarly, the BSE Sensex began the session at 81,492.50, up by 118.75 points or 0.15 per cent. (ANI)
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Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Dadar CHS conflict between residents and builder continues even after MahaRERA verdict
Residents of Safalya Cooperative Housing Society (CHS) in Dadar East who paid a premium for what appeared to be a beautifully designed exterior, now find themselves grappling with numerous internal issues &mdash; ranging from persistent leakages to incomplete amenities promised by the developer. Safalya Building is a RERA-registered 20-storey residential tower and has been at the centre of a long-standing dispute between residents and developers over incomplete work, unmet promises, and failure to hand over possession in accordance with legal and contractual obligations. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/dadar-chs-conflict-between-residents-and-builder-continues-even-after-maharera-verdict-23557653">Read more.</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Dadar CHS conflict between residents and builder continues even after MahaRERA verdict
Residents of Safalya Cooperative Housing Society (CHS) in Dadar East who paid a premium for what appeared to be a beautifully designed exterior, now find themselves grappling with numerous internal issues &mdash; ranging from persistent leakages to incomplete amenities promised by the developer. Safalya Building is a RERA-registered 20-storey residential tower and has been at the centre of a long-standing dispute between residents and developers over incomplete work, unmet promises, and failure to hand over possession in accordance with legal and contractual obligations. Read more.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai police come up with 5-star idea; introduces an emotionally resonant format for promotions
For the first time for the Mumbai police, families of officers across various ranks are being invited to take part in promotion ceremonies. The move, introduced by Police Commissioner Deven Bharti, seeks to introduce a more personal and emotionally resonant format for departmental promotions. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-police-come-up-with-5-star-idea-introduces-an-emotionally-resonant-format-for-promotions-23557651">Read more.</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai police come up with 5-star idea; introduces an emotionally resonant format for promotions
For the first time for the Mumbai police, families of officers across various ranks are being invited to take part in promotion ceremonies. The move, introduced by Police Commissioner Deven Bharti, seeks to introduce a more personal and emotionally resonant format for departmental promotions. Read more.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai man critical after knife attack by minors in Cheeta Camp amid accusations of theft
A 45-year-old man, identified as Mohammad Ibrahim, was critically injured after being attacked with a knife by two underage boys in Mumbai&rsquo;s Cheeta Camp area on Sunday night. The entire incident was captured on CCTV. According to police, the assault appears to be linked to an old enmity. After the attack, the accused fled the scene.<a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-man-critical-after-knife-attack-by-minors-in-cheeta-camp-amid-accusations-of-theft-23557654"> Read more.</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai man critical after knife attack by minors in Cheeta Camp amid accusations of theft
A 45-year-old man, identified as Mohammad Ibrahim, was critically injured after being attacked with a knife by two underage boys in Mumbai&rsquo;s Cheeta Camp area on Sunday night. The entire incident was captured on CCTV. According to police, the assault appears to be linked to an old enmity. After the attack, the accused fled the scene. Read more.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai: Is marine life vanishing amid city's rapid transformation?
The area around the rocky outcrop off Chowpatty where the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Memorial is to be built has undergone alarming ecological changes over less than a decade, according to a recent biodiversity survey. The researchers suspect a combination of human-driven and natural causes, including coastal development and climate change, are primarily to blame.<a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-is-marine-life-vanishing-amid-citys-rapid-transformation-23557659"> Read more.</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai: Is marine life vanishing amid city's rapid transformation?
The area around the rocky outcrop off Chowpatty where the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Memorial is to be built has undergone alarming ecological changes over less than a decade, according to a recent biodiversity survey. The researchers suspect a combination of human-driven and natural causes, including coastal development and climate change, are primarily to blame. Read more.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: BMC demolishes illegal AC party dome at Opal Convention Centre in Borivli
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has demolished the entire structure of the Opal Convention Centre&rsquo;s air-conditioned dome, which hosted Borivli&rsquo;s biggest Navratri celebrations for the past two years. Civic officials allege that the structure was constructed illegally without permission from the relevant BMC departments, even as it was rented out for weddings, exhibitions, and large-scale events. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/bmc-demolishes-illegal-ac-party-dome-at-opal-convention-centre-in-borivli-23557658">Read more.</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: BMC demolishes illegal AC party dome at Opal Convention Centre in Borivli
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has demolished the entire structure of the Opal Convention Centre&rsquo;s air-conditioned dome, which hosted Borivli&rsquo;s biggest Navratri celebrations for the past two years. Civic officials allege that the structure was constructed illegally without permission from the relevant BMC departments, even as it was rented out for weddings, exhibitions, and large-scale events. Read more.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai: Fruit seller&rsquo;s son from Vashi tops SSC exam with 91.40 per cent
Fifteen-year-old Sudhir Gupta was overjoyed on receiving his SSC results. The hardworking teenager, who also helped his fruit-seller father in Vashi every day, secured the top rank in his school with an impressive 91.40 per cent in the recent SSC exams. Sainath English High School, Vashi, has even put up a banner displaying the toppers&rsquo; photos and ranks, with Sudhir featured at No. 1. Sudhir told mid-day that while his family has always supported his dreams, he was able to focus on studies thanks to his like-minded, high-achieving friends. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-fruit-sellers-son-from-vashi-tops-ssc-exam-with-91-40-per-cent-23557657">Read more.</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai: Fruit seller&rsquo;s son from Vashi tops SSC exam with 91.40 per cent
Fifteen-year-old Sudhir Gupta was overjoyed on receiving his SSC results. The hardworking teenager, who also helped his fruit-seller father in Vashi every day, secured the top rank in his school with an impressive 91.40 per cent in the recent SSC exams. Sainath English High School, Vashi, has even put up a banner displaying the toppers&rsquo; photos and ranks, with Sudhir featured at No. 1. Sudhir told mid-day that while his family has always supported his dreams, he was able to focus on studies thanks to his like-minded, high-achieving friends. Read more.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Transformer catches fire at Mittal Tower in Nariman Point
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Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Transformer catches fire at Mittal Tower in Nariman Point

A transformer caught fire this morning at the Mittal Tower (Nariman Bhavan) building in Nariman Point. The Fire Brigade has reached the spot, and extinguishing operations are underway. No casualties have been reported.Via: Ritika GondhalekarVC: Girija #Mumbai #Fire&hellip; pic.twitter.com/HB9XHRg2Qp
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Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai civic body scraps plan to procure robotic lifebuoys made in Turkey
The Mumbai civic body has scrapped its plan to procure Turkey-made robotic lifebuoys for deployment across half-a-dozen beaches, officials said, a move coming in the backdrop of Ankara facing backlash in India for supporting Pakistan. The remotely-operated rescue machines, designed to assist lifeguards in saving people from drowning, were to be deployed at Girgaum Chowpatty, Shivaji Park Dadar, Juhu, Versova, Aksa and Gorai beaches, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) said on Monday. Municipal Commissioner Bhushan Gagrani replied in the affirmative when asked if the civic body has scrapped the plan to procure robotic lifebuoys manufactured in Turkey.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai civic body scraps plan to procure robotic lifebuoys made in Turkey
The Mumbai civic body has scrapped its plan to procure Turkey-made robotic lifebuoys for deployment across half-a-dozen beaches, officials said, a move coming in the backdrop of Ankara facing backlash in India for supporting Pakistan. The remotely-operated rescue machines, designed to assist lifeguards in saving people from drowning, were to be deployed at Girgaum Chowpatty, Shivaji Park Dadar, Juhu, Versova, Aksa and Gorai beaches, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) said on Monday. Municipal Commissioner Bhushan Gagrani replied in the affirmative when asked if the civic body has scrapped the plan to procure robotic lifebuoys manufactured in Turkey.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Why no appeal for 'virtual Bakri Eid': Nitesh Rane to environmentalists, animal rights activists
Maharashtra Minister Nitesh Rane on Monday slammed environmentalists and animal rights activists by questioning why they had not made appeals for celebration of "virtual" Bakri Eid. He accused them of being "selective" in their approach by only targeting Hindu festivals like Holi and Diwali. "Some people advise us not to use firecrackers or colours during our festivals citing environmental concerns. Where have they gone now? Why is there no call for virtual celebration (not involving animal sacrifice) of Bakri Eid? Where are those animal lovers who appeal for virtual celebrations of festivals like Holi or Diwali," he asked.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Why no appeal for 'virtual Bakri Eid': Nitesh Rane to environmentalists, animal rights activists
Maharashtra Minister Nitesh Rane on Monday slammed environmentalists and animal rights activists by questioning why they had not made appeals for celebration of "virtual" Bakri Eid. He accused them of being "selective" in their approach by only targeting Hindu festivals like Holi and Diwali. "Some people advise us not to use firecrackers or colours during our festivals citing environmental concerns. Where have they gone now? Why is there no call for virtual celebration (not involving animal sacrifice) of Bakri Eid? Where are those animal lovers who appeal for virtual celebrations of festivals like Holi or Diwali," he asked.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: CM Fadnavis chairs review meet ahead of Eid; says strict law and order steps in place
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Monday held a review meeting in connection with upcoming Eid festivities and asserted strict law and order measures are in place across the state. An official release said the meeting was attended by Deputy Guardian Minister of Mumbai Suburban District Mangal Prabhat Lodha, MLAs Aslam Shaikh, Abu Azmi, Amin Patel, Rais Shaikh, Sana Malik, Chief Secretary Sujata Saunik, Additional Chief Secretary (Home) Iqbal Singh Chahal, state Director General of Police Rashmi Shukla and Mumbai Police Commissioner Deven Bharti among others.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: CM Fadnavis chairs review meet ahead of Eid; says strict law and order steps in place
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Monday held a review meeting in connection with upcoming Eid festivities and asserted strict law and order measures are in place across the state. An official release said the meeting was attended by Deputy Guardian Minister of Mumbai Suburban District Mangal Prabhat Lodha, MLAs Aslam Shaikh, Abu Azmi, Amin Patel, Rais Shaikh, Sana Malik, Chief Secretary Sujata Saunik, Additional Chief Secretary (Home) Iqbal Singh Chahal, state Director General of Police Rashmi Shukla and Mumbai Police Commissioner Deven Bharti among others.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai weather updates: Light to moderate rain likely today
The city is expected to witness a partly cloudy sky today, with a possibility of light to moderate rainfall across Mumbai and its suburban areas, according to the latest Mumbai weather updates. The weather department has not issued any warnings, but there is a possibility of light to moderate rainfall across Mumbai and its suburban areas. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-weather-updates-light-to-moderate-rain-likely-today-23557726" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Read more.</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai weather updates: Light to moderate rain likely today
The city is expected to witness a partly cloudy sky today, with a possibility of light to moderate rainfall across Mumbai and its suburban areas, according to the latest Mumbai weather updates. The weather department has not issued any warnings, but there is a possibility of light to moderate rainfall across Mumbai and its suburban areas. Read more.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Shelar chairs COVID review meet; suggests masks, re-vaccination for high-risk individuals
Maharashtra minister Ashish Shelar on Monday chaired a review meeting to assess the COVID-19 situation in Mumbai and urged "high risk individuals" to wear masks and consider re-vaccination.As many as 59 new COVID-19 cases have been reported in Maharashtra, 20 of them in Mumbai alone, taking the number of infections since January 1 this year to 873 in the state, the health department said during the day. "We reviewed case trends and healthcare system readiness in the city. Although new cases are being reported, there is no cause for panic. High-risk individuals, including those with diabetes, hypertension or other health conditions, should wear masks and consider re-vaccination," said Shelar, the guardian minister for Mumbai's suburban district.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Shelar chairs COVID review meet; suggests masks, re-vaccination for high-risk individuals
Maharashtra minister Ashish Shelar on Monday chaired a review meeting to assess the COVID-19 situation in Mumbai and urged "high risk individuals" to wear masks and consider re-vaccination.As many as 59 new COVID-19 cases have been reported in Maharashtra, 20 of them in Mumbai alone, taking the number of infections since January 1 this year to 873 in the state, the health department said during the day. "We reviewed case trends and healthcare system readiness in the city. Although new cases are being reported, there is no cause for panic. High-risk individuals, including those with diabetes, hypertension or other health conditions, should wear masks and consider re-vaccination," said Shelar, the guardian minister for Mumbai's suburban district.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Prepare monsoon contingency plan for metro stations, ensure coordination: Shelar to officials
Maharashtra minister Ashish Shelar on Monday directed authorities to formulate a robust monsoon contingency plan for crowded metro stations and ensure coordination with all civic and transport agencies. Shelar, guardian minister of Mumbai's suburban district, said all agencies must put up a united front while tackling the issue instead of indulging in a blame game. "All authorities involved in the Mumbai Metro project, including the MMRDA, must maintain continuous coordination among themselves and with the BMC," said Shelar after chairing a review meeting at the MMRDA headquarters to assess the city's monsoon preparedness.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Prepare monsoon contingency plan for metro stations, ensure coordination: Shelar to officials
Maharashtra minister Ashish Shelar on Monday directed authorities to formulate a robust monsoon contingency plan for crowded metro stations and ensure coordination with all civic and transport agencies. Shelar, guardian minister of Mumbai's suburban district, said all agencies must put up a united front while tackling the issue instead of indulging in a blame game. "All authorities involved in the Mumbai Metro project, including the MMRDA, must maintain continuous coordination among themselves and with the BMC," said Shelar after chairing a review meeting at the MMRDA headquarters to assess the city's monsoon preparedness.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Nearly 1500 tonnes of water hyacinth removed from Powai lake in 10 days: BMC
A total of 1,450 metric tonnes of water hyacinth has been removed from Mumbai's Powai Lake in the last 10 days, civic officials said on Monday. In a release, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation the operation to remove hyacinth was carried out between May 23 and June 1 using five harvester machines and additional manpower in two shifts to accelerate the clean-up process. "The extracted water hyacinth is being transported to disposal sites outside Mumbai. The removal work is being carried out under guidance of experts from Bombay Natural History Society (BNHS) to ensure minimal impact on local biodiversity," it added. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-civic-body-removes-1450-metric-tonnes-of-aquatic-plants-from-powai-lake-in-10-days-23557471" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Read more.</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Nearly 1500 tonnes of water hyacinth removed from Powai lake in 10 days: BMC
A total of 1,450 metric tonnes of water hyacinth has been removed from Mumbai's Powai Lake in the last 10 days, civic officials said on Monday. In a release, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation the operation to remove hyacinth was carried out between May 23 and June 1 using five harvester machines and additional manpower in two shifts to accelerate the clean-up process. "The extracted water hyacinth is being transported to disposal sites outside Mumbai. The removal work is being carried out under guidance of experts from Bombay Natural History Society (BNHS) to ensure minimal impact on local biodiversity," it added. Read more.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: BJP demands Marathi names for penguin chicks born at Byculla zoo
The son or daughter-of-the-soil politics in Mumbai, so far restricted to humans, has taken an interesting turn with BJP leaders demanding that Penguin chicks born in a city zoo be given Marathi names, arguing that the flightless birds are domicile of Maharashtra by birth. While a protest by BJP workers appeared to be about identity politics ahead of elections to the Mumbai civic body, it highlighted the classical language status of the Marathi language to justify naming Penguin chicks. BJP leader from the Byculla Assembly constituency Nitin Bankar led the demonstration.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: BJP demands Marathi names for penguin chicks born at Byculla zoo
The son or daughter-of-the-soil politics in Mumbai, so far restricted to humans, has taken an interesting turn with BJP leaders demanding that Penguin chicks born in a city zoo be given Marathi names, arguing that the flightless birds are domicile of Maharashtra by birth. While a protest by BJP workers appeared to be about identity politics ahead of elections to the Mumbai civic body, it highlighted the classical language status of the Marathi language to justify naming Penguin chicks. BJP leader from the Byculla Assembly constituency Nitin Bankar led the demonstration.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Maharashtra govt approves sending disciplinary action documents to employees digitally
The Maharashtra Government on Monday approved the option of sending disciplinary proceeding documents by e-mail and WhatsApp to concerned employees, pointing out gaps in traditional methods of delivering such documents in time. Electronic methods like e-mail and WhatsApp may be used for quicker delivery and acknowledgement, reads a Government Resolution (GR). It said documents regarding disciplinary proceedings may be sent to the official email ID of the employees concerned. The concerned employee should confirm receipt via the same medium.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Maharashtra govt approves sending disciplinary action documents to employees digitally
The Maharashtra Government on Monday approved the option of sending disciplinary proceeding documents by e-mail and WhatsApp to concerned employees, pointing out gaps in traditional methods of delivering such documents in time. Electronic methods like e-mail and WhatsApp may be used for quicker delivery and acknowledgement, reads a Government Resolution (GR). It said documents regarding disciplinary proceedings may be sent to the official email ID of the employees concerned. The concerned employee should confirm receipt via the same medium.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Maharashtra logs 59 new COVID-19 cases; tally since Jan 1 at 873, active count at 494
As many as 59 new COVID-19 cases have been reported in Maharashtra, 20 of them in Mumbai alone, taking the number of infections since January 1 this year to 873 in the state, the health department said on Monday. According to a health department statement, a total of 12,011 COVID-19 tests have been conducted in the state since January 2025, and the tally of active cases stood at 494, while 369 patients have recovered from the viral infection, whose counts have risen in India in the last few months. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/maharashtra-covid-19-breakout-maharashtra-reports-59-new-covid-19-cases-tally-since-jan-1-at-873-active-count-at-494-23557438">Read more.</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Maharashtra logs 59 new COVID-19 cases; tally since Jan 1 at 873, active count at 494
As many as 59 new COVID-19 cases have been reported in Maharashtra, 20 of them in Mumbai alone, taking the number of infections since January 1 this year to 873 in the state, the health department said on Monday. According to a health department statement, a total of 12,011 COVID-19 tests have been conducted in the state since January 2025, and the tally of active cases stood at 494, while 369 patients have recovered from the viral infection, whose counts have risen in India in the last few months. Read more.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: 20-year-old Thane man killed in group clash
A 20-year-old man was killed on Monday evening in a clash following an altercation between his minor brother and other youngsters in Thane city, police said. The deceased has been identified as Shivam Ajay Karotiya, a resident of Sathewadi area. According to the police, the accused is currently on the run and a manhunt has been launched to trace him. The incident unfolded around 5 PM following a minor altercation involving local teenagers.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: 20-year-old Thane man killed in group clash
A 20-year-old man was killed on Monday evening in a clash following an altercation between his minor brother and other youngsters in Thane city, police said. The deceased has been identified as Shivam Ajay Karotiya, a resident of Sathewadi area. According to the police, the accused is currently on the run and a manhunt has been launched to trace him. The incident unfolded around 5 PM following a minor altercation involving local teenagers.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: A foreign national was arrested after 5.194 kgs of cocaine worth Rs 51.94 crore was recovered from him at the Mumbai international airport, Customs officials said on Tuesday. Based on specific information, the Air Intelligence Unit (AIU) of the Mumbai Customs intercepted a passenger, an overseas resident, at the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) on Monday, an official said. We are closing the LIVE blog now

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: The customs found four packets containing 5,194 grams (5.194 kg) of cocaine concealed in an ortho waist belt and calf guards

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