Mumbai News LIVE Updates: BMC cracks down on encroachments near Matunga station for second consecutive day
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) continued its eviction drive for the second consecutive day near the Matunga Railway Station and Phool Bazaar area, targeting unauthorised constructions and encroachments. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-bmc-cracks-down-on-encroachments-near-matunga-station-for-second-consecutive-day-23495801">Read more.</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: BMC cracks down on encroachments near Matunga station for second consecutive day
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) continued its eviction drive for the second consecutive day near the Matunga Railway Station and Phool Bazaar area, targeting unauthorised constructions and encroachments. Read more.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Matunga station becomes Central Railway&rsquo;s first fully women-operated station
Matunga Station on Central Railway has made history as the first fully women-staffed railway station in India. This pioneering initiative, launched in July 2017, has set a benchmark for women's empowerment in public service and railway operations. In recognition of this achievement, Matunga Station was featured in the Limca Book of Records 2018 as the first station in the country to be fully managed by women. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-matunga-station-becomes-central-railways-first-fully-women-operated-station-23495780">Read more.</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Matunga station becomes Central Railway&rsquo;s first fully women-operated station
Matunga Station on Central Railway has made history as the first fully women-staffed railway station in India. This pioneering initiative, launched in July 2017, has set a benchmark for women's empowerment in public service and railway operations. In recognition of this achievement, Matunga Station was featured in the Limca Book of Records 2018 as the first station in the country to be fully managed by women. Read more.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Ashwini Vaishnaw chairs high-level meeting on crowd control at stations
A high-level meeting was held today, led by Minister of Railways Ashwini Vaishnaw, to discuss crowd control measures at railway stations. Several key decisions were taken to enhance passenger management and safety across major stations in the country. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/ashwini-vaishnaw-chairs-high-level-meeting-on-crowd-control-at-stations-23495773">Read more.</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Ashwini Vaishnaw chairs high-level meeting on crowd control at stations
A high-level meeting was held today, led by Minister of Railways Ashwini Vaishnaw, to discuss crowd control measures at railway stations. Several key decisions were taken to enhance passenger management and safety across major stations in the country. Read more.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai local train updates: Central Railway to operate mega block on March 9, check details
The Central Railway, Mumbai Division, will operate a Mega Block on its suburban sections on Sunday, March 9, 2025, to carry out essential engineering and maintenance works.<a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-local-train-updates-central-railway-to-operate-mega-block-on-march-9-check-details-23495757"> Read more.</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai local train updates: Central Railway to operate mega block on March 9, check details
The Central Railway, Mumbai Division, will operate a Mega Block on its suburban sections on Sunday, March 9, 2025, to carry out essential engineering and maintenance works. Read more.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai local train updates: Western Railway to operate night block between Vasai Road and Bhayandar on March 9, check details
The Western Railway (WR) has announced that there will be no day block on the suburban section on Sunday, March 9. However, a night block will be carried out between Vasai Road and Bhayandar stations for essential maintenance work on tracks, signalling, and overhead equipment. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-local-train-updates-western-railway-to-operate-night-block-between-vasai-road-and-bhayandar-on-march-9-check-details-23495740">Read more.</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai local train updates: Western Railway to operate night block between Vasai Road and Bhayandar on March 9, check details
The Western Railway (WR) has announced that there will be no day block on the suburban section on Sunday, March 9. However, a night block will be carried out between Vasai Road and Bhayandar stations for essential maintenance work on tracks, signalling, and overhead equipment. Read more.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Six injured after locals attempt to capture leopardess in Pune district
At least six persons were injured while attempting to capture a sub-adult leopardess in an unsafe manner in Maval tehsil of Pune district on Friday morning, a forest official said. A leopardess climbed a tree at a camping site near Pavana Lake in Wadgaon Maval around 8 am, and instead of waiting for the big cat to leave, locals attempted to capture it, creating chaos, the official said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Six injured after locals attempt to capture leopardess in Pune district
At least six persons were injured while attempting to capture a sub-adult leopardess in an unsafe manner in Maval tehsil of Pune district on Friday morning, a forest official said. A leopardess climbed a tree at a camping site near Pavana Lake in Wadgaon Maval around 8 am, and instead of waiting for the big cat to leave, locals attempted to capture it, creating chaos, the official said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Navigating life's speed bumps: Women drive garbage collection vehicles, earn tag of 'swachhata tai'
A group of women, who once found it hard to make ends meet due to the challenges their lives threw at them, have overcome the odds and become messengers of cleanliness by learning to drive garbage collection vehicles in Maharashtra's Latur city. These women once stared at an uncertain future as some of them lost their husbands, while some others were abandoned by their families. They faced challenges like raising their children, building a shelter for themselves and keeping the wheel of their life moving.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Navigating life's speed bumps: Women drive garbage collection vehicles, earn tag of 'swachhata tai'
A group of women, who once found it hard to make ends meet due to the challenges their lives threw at them, have overcome the odds and become messengers of cleanliness by learning to drive garbage collection vehicles in Maharashtra's Latur city. These women once stared at an uncertain future as some of them lost their husbands, while some others were abandoned by their families. They faced challenges like raising their children, building a shelter for themselves and keeping the wheel of their life moving.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: On eve of IWD, Navi Mumbai cops pull out all stops, file chargesheet within 20 hours of crime
Navi Mumbai police on Friday filed a chargesheet in a sexual harassment case within 20 hours of the incident, commissioner Milind Bharambe said while reiterating his force's commitment to speed up probe into crimes against women. He said APMC police station received a complaint from a minor girl against a man at 1:33am on Thursday, following which a case was registered under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act for outraging modesty, sexual harassment and other offences.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: On eve of IWD, Navi Mumbai cops pull out all stops, file chargesheet within 20 hours of crime
Navi Mumbai police on Friday filed a chargesheet in a sexual harassment case within 20 hours of the incident, commissioner Milind Bharambe said while reiterating his force's commitment to speed up probe into crimes against women. He said APMC police station received a complaint from a minor girl against a man at 1:33am on Thursday, following which a case was registered under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act for outraging modesty, sexual harassment and other offences.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Dy CM Shinde's aide dropped from Maharashtra govt thinktank; Sanjay Raut lauds move
In a setback to Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, his close aide Ajay Ashar was dropped from MITRA, a state government thinktank on the lines of NITI Aayog. The move comes amid buzz of tension between Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and his deputy Shinde.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Dy CM Shinde's aide dropped from Maharashtra govt thinktank; Sanjay Raut lauds move
In a setback to Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, his close aide Ajay Ashar was dropped from MITRA, a state government thinktank on the lines of NITI Aayog. The move comes amid buzz of tension between Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and his deputy Shinde.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: IIT Bombay, Australian varsity develop sensor to detect toxic metals in water
The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay on Friday said that its researchers, in collaboration with an Australian university, have developed a sensor to detect toxic metals in water cost-effectively and efficiently. In a bid to address heavy metal pollution, researchers from IIT Bombay and Monash University, Australia, with funding support from the Department of Biotechnology (DBT), have developed a sensor using a copper-based metal-organic framework (MOF) to detect toxic metals in water, the institute said in a statement.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: IIT Bombay, Australian varsity develop sensor to detect toxic metals in water
The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay on Friday said that its researchers, in collaboration with an Australian university, have developed a sensor to detect toxic metals in water cost-effectively and efficiently. In a bid to address heavy metal pollution, researchers from IIT Bombay and Monash University, Australia, with funding support from the Department of Biotechnology (DBT), have developed a sensor using a copper-based metal-organic framework (MOF) to detect toxic metals in water, the institute said in a statement.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Maharashtra debt stock to rise to 17.3 pc of GSDP; to be within prescribed 25 pc limit
The debt stock of Maharashtra is expected to increase by 10.1 per cent over the previous year and will stand at 17.3 percent of the Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP), which will be within fiscal and budgetary norms, as per the economic survey tabled in the state legislature on Friday. Debt stock of 17.3 per cent will be within the prescribed limit of 25 per cent of GSDP, it said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Maharashtra debt stock to rise to 17.3 pc of GSDP; to be within prescribed 25 pc limit
The debt stock of Maharashtra is expected to increase by 10.1 per cent over the previous year and will stand at 17.3 percent of the Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP), which will be within fiscal and budgetary norms, as per the economic survey tabled in the state legislature on Friday. Debt stock of 17.3 per cent will be within the prescribed limit of 25 per cent of GSDP, it said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: MHADA allows Rohit Sharma's school to continue use of cricket facility
The Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority (MHADA) has agreed to allow use of the turf and football nets at a Mumbai school where cricketer Rohit Sharma played as a student, days after demolishing the facility following complaints of commercial exploitation. Earlier this week, MHADA officials tore down the turf and football nets at the Swami Vivekananda School in Gorai after complaints that the facility was being used commercially.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: MHADA allows Rohit Sharma's school to continue use of cricket facility
The Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority (MHADA) has agreed to allow use of the turf and football nets at a Mumbai school where cricketer Rohit Sharma played as a student, days after demolishing the facility following complaints of commercial exploitation. Earlier this week, MHADA officials tore down the turf and football nets at the Swami Vivekananda School in Gorai after complaints that the facility was being used commercially.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Ladki Bahin Yojana won't be scrapped, govt working to ensure gainful benefits: CM Fadnavis
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Friday reiterated that the Ladki Bahin Yojana would continue and said his government was working to ensure the financial aid provided under it brings gainful benefits to beneficiaries. Fadnavis was taking part in the debate in the assembly to mark International Women's Day, which will be celebrated on March 8.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Ladki Bahin Yojana won't be scrapped, govt working to ensure gainful benefits: CM Fadnavis
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Friday reiterated that the Ladki Bahin Yojana would continue and said his government was working to ensure the financial aid provided under it brings gainful benefits to beneficiaries. Fadnavis was taking part in the debate in the assembly to mark International Women's Day, which will be celebrated on March 8.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Rs 17,505 cr given to 2.38 cr women under 'Ladki Bahin' scheme till Dec 2024: Economic Survey
The Maharashtra government has transferred Rs 17,505.90 crore into the bank accounts of 2.38 crore women beneficiaries under its Ladki Bahin Yojana till December 2024 - in the first five months after the scheme was launched. This was mentioned in the government's pre-Budget Economic Survey tabled in the legislative assembly on Friday.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Rs 17,505 cr given to 2.38 cr women under 'Ladki Bahin' scheme till Dec 2024: Economic Survey
The Maharashtra government has transferred Rs 17,505.90 crore into the bank accounts of 2.38 crore women beneficiaries under its Ladki Bahin Yojana till December 2024 - in the first five months after the scheme was launched. This was mentioned in the government's pre-Budget Economic Survey tabled in the legislative assembly on Friday.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mahayuti legislators slam Sena (UBT) leader for comparing himself to Chhatrapati Sambhaji
Shiv Sena (UBT) MLC Anil Parab's remark comparing himself to Maratha king Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj drew the ire of ruling Mahayuti legislators in the Maharashtra council on Friday, as they sought an apology from him. The proceedings in the council were adjourned thrice following the din in the House.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mahayuti legislators slam Sena (UBT) leader for comparing himself to Chhatrapati Sambhaji
Shiv Sena (UBT) MLC Anil Parab's remark comparing himself to Maratha king Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj drew the ire of ruling Mahayuti legislators in the Maharashtra council on Friday, as they sought an apology from him. The proceedings in the council were adjourned thrice following the din in the House.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Princess Astrid of Belgium meets Maharashtra Governor
Princess Astrid of Belgium met Maharashtra Governor C P Radhakrishnan at Raj Bhavan in south Mumbai on Friday, an official said. Princess Astrid, who is heading a 300-strong economic mission to India, was accompanied by a high-level ministerial delegation during the visit, the official said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Princess Astrid of Belgium meets Maharashtra Governor
Princess Astrid of Belgium met Maharashtra Governor C P Radhakrishnan at Raj Bhavan in south Mumbai on Friday, an official said. Princess Astrid, who is heading a 300-strong economic mission to India, was accompanied by a high-level ministerial delegation during the visit, the official said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Sheena Bora murder case trial to resume on daily basis from Mar 10
The trial in the Sheena Bora murder case is set to resume on a day-to-day basis from March 10 after a standstill of more than four months following the transfer of the special judge. The last notable hearing in the case, in which Sheena Bora's mother Indrani Mukerjea is the prime accused, was held on October 23 last year before the transfer of special CBI judge S P Naik Nimbalkar.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Sheena Bora murder case trial to resume on daily basis from Mar 10
The trial in the Sheena Bora murder case is set to resume on a day-to-day basis from March 10 after a standstill of more than four months following the transfer of the special judge. The last notable hearing in the case, in which Sheena Bora's mother Indrani Mukerjea is the prime accused, was held on October 23 last year before the transfer of special CBI judge S P Naik Nimbalkar.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Sand mafia attacks woman revenue official, team during raid in Jalna
Seven persons involved in sand mining allegedly assaulted a woman revenue official and her team in Maharashtra's Jalna district, police said on Friday. A case has been registered in connection with the incident that occurred in Partur tehsil on Thursday night, an official said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Sand mafia attacks woman revenue official, team during raid in Jalna
Seven persons involved in sand mining allegedly assaulted a woman revenue official and her team in Maharashtra's Jalna district, police said on Friday. A case has been registered in connection with the incident that occurred in Partur tehsil on Thursday night, an official said.

Mumbai News Updates: Maharashtra govt to consult ASI on Tuljapur temple conservation works, says Official
The Maharashtra archaeology department plans to consult the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) on the conservation of the renowned Tulja Bhawani Temple in Dharashiv district, an official said on Friday. During conservation and repair work undertaken at the temple by the state archaeology department, cracks were observed in the stones bearing the load of the structure's roof, he said.

Mumbai News Updates: Maharashtra govt to consult ASI on Tuljapur temple conservation works, says Official
The Maharashtra archaeology department plans to consult the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) on the conservation of the renowned Tulja Bhawani Temple in Dharashiv district, an official said on Friday. During conservation and repair work undertaken at the temple by the state archaeology department, cracks were observed in the stones bearing the load of the structure's roof, he said.

Mumbai News Updates: Thane civic body presents Rs 5,645 crore budget; focus on better tax compliance, infrastructure
The Thane Municipal Corporation (TMC) on Friday presented a Rs 5,645 crore budget for the financial year 2025-26, with a focus on urban development, citizen welfare, and financial stability. The budget was presented to Municipal Commissioner Saurabh Rao, who is also the administrator as the five-year term of the corporators has already ended. It is about 12.9 per cent higher than that of last year when the outlay stood at Rs 5,000 crore.

Mumbai News Updates: Thane civic body presents Rs 5,645 crore budget; focus on better tax compliance, infrastructure
The Thane Municipal Corporation (TMC) on Friday presented a Rs 5,645 crore budget for the financial year 2025-26, with a focus on urban development, citizen welfare, and financial stability. The budget was presented to Municipal Commissioner Saurabh Rao, who is also the administrator as the five-year term of the corporators has already ended. It is about 12.9 per cent higher than that of last year when the outlay stood at Rs 5,000 crore.

Mumbai News Updates: Maharashtra economy to grow at 7.3 per cent in 24-25; agri sector to expand by 8.7 per cent
Maharashtra's economy is expected to grow at 7.3 per cent as per the advance estimates of 2024-25, said the government's pre-Budget Economic Survey tabled in the assembly on Friday. The projected growth is more than that of the country's economy which is expected to expand by 6.5 per cent in the current fiscal, as per the survey report.

Mumbai News Updates: Maharashtra economy to grow at 7.3 per cent in 24-25; agri sector to expand by 8.7 per cent
Maharashtra's economy is expected to grow at 7.3 per cent as per the advance estimates of 2024-25, said the government's pre-Budget Economic Survey tabled in the assembly on Friday. The projected growth is more than that of the country's economy which is expected to expand by 6.5 per cent in the current fiscal, as per the survey report.

Mumbai News Updates: I am not Uddhav to stay ongoing projects, says Fadnavis
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Friday took a dig at Shiv Sena (UBT) president and former chief minister Uddhav Thackeray, saying he was not his predecessor to stay ongoing projects. Speaking on the motion thanking Governor C P Radhakrishnan for his address to the joint session of the state legislature, Fadnavis said decisions made by the previous Mahayuti government were not Eknath Shinde's alone but were made in coordination.

Mumbai News Updates: I am not Uddhav to stay ongoing projects, says Fadnavis
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Friday took a dig at Shiv Sena (UBT) president and former chief minister Uddhav Thackeray, saying he was not his predecessor to stay ongoing projects. Speaking on the motion thanking Governor C P Radhakrishnan for his address to the joint session of the state legislature, Fadnavis said decisions made by the previous Mahayuti government were not Eknath Shinde's alone but were made in coordination.

Mumbai News Updates: 26/11 Mumbai terror attack victim, Devika Natwarlal Rotawan said that mastermind Tahawwur Rana should be brought to India and given the death sentence.
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VIDEO | 26/11 Mumbai terror attack victim, Devika Natwarlal Rotawan said that mastermind Tahawwur Rana should be brought to India and given the death sentence. Rotawan said, "It is a very good that he will be brought to India and vital information on the attack will be revealed.&hellip; <a href="https://t.co/M0whKNPsIm">pic.twitter.com/M0whKNPsIm</a>
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Mumbai News Updates: 26/11 Mumbai terror attack victim, Devika Natwarlal Rotawan said that mastermind Tahawwur Rana should be brought to India and given the death sentence.

VIDEO | 26/11 Mumbai terror attack victim, Devika Natwarlal Rotawan said that mastermind Tahawwur Rana should be brought to India and given the death sentence.Rotawan said, "It is a very good that he will be brought to India and vital information on the attack will be revealed.&hellip; pic.twitter.com/M0whKNPsIm
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Mumbai News Updates: Union Minister Ramdas Athawale says, "March 8 is Women's Day... The way Ladli Behna Yojana was started under the leadership of Eknath Shinde had a huge benefit in forming our government. Then Eknath Shinde had said that we will give Rs 2,100 per month to women..."
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Mumbai News Updates: Union Minister Ramdas Athawale says, "March 8 is Women's Day... The way Ladli Behna Yojana was started under the leadership of Eknath Shinde had a huge benefit in forming our government. Then Eknath Shinde had said that we will give Rs 2,100 per month to women..."

#WATCH | Mumbai | Union Minister Ramdas Athawale says, "March 8 is Women's Day... The way Ladli Behna Yojana was started under the leadership of Eknath Shinde had a huge benefit in forming our government. Then Eknath Shinde had said that we will give Rs 2,100 per month to&hellip; pic.twitter.com/SjcmWgUZ0P
&mdash; ANI (@ANI) March 7, 2025


Mumbai News Updates: Young female leopard rescued near Pavana Lake in Lonavala
A sub-adult female leopard, weighing approximately 27 kg, was reported stranded on a tree near Pavana Lake at around 8:00 AM. Prakash Shinde, Range Forest Officer, Vadgaon-Maval, promptly informed the RESQ Charitable Trust team. However, before their arrival, local residents had attempted to capture the leopard in an unsafe manner using ropes and nets, resulting in 6 people sustaining minor injuries.....<a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/maharashtra-young-female-leopard-rescued-near-pavana-lake-in-lonavala-23495563" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Read More</a>

Mumbai News Updates: Young female leopard rescued near Pavana Lake in Lonavala
A sub-adult female leopard, weighing approximately 27 kg, was reported stranded on a tree near Pavana Lake at around 8:00 AM. Prakash Shinde, Range Forest Officer, Vadgaon-Maval, promptly informed the RESQ Charitable Trust team. However, before their arrival, local residents had attempted to capture the leopard in an unsafe manner using ropes and nets, resulting in 6 people sustaining minor injuries.....Read More

Mumbai News Updates: Shiv Sena leader Shaina NC says, "It is a matter of pride to speak Marathi, to be proud of Marathi 'asmita' and to understand that 106 people gave their life for this soil of theirs. When Aaditya Thackeray puts up big hoardings of 'Kem Chho', what does that mean? We believe in 'unity in diversity'. I think that reference to the context of what Bhaiyaji Joshi was important..."
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Mumbai News Updates: Shiv Sena leader Shaina NC says, "It is a matter of pride to speak Marathi, to be proud of Marathi 'asmita' and to understand that 106 people gave their life for this soil of theirs. When Aaditya Thackeray puts up big hoardings of 'Kem Chho', what does that mean? We believe in 'unity in diversity'. I think that reference to the context of what Bhaiyaji Joshi was important..."

#WATCH | Mumbai, Maharashtra: Shiv Sena leader Shaina NC says, "It is a matter of pride to speak Marathi, to be proud of Marathi 'asmita' and to understand that 106 people gave their life for this soil of theirs. When Aaditya Thackeray puts up big hoardings of 'Kem Chho', what&hellip; pic.twitter.com/QthuVgnFRf
&mdash; ANI (@ANI) March 7, 2025


Mumbai News Updates: Maharashtra tops foreign investment in India, says CM Fadnavis
Chief minister Devendra Fadnavis in the state legislative assembly on Friday reaffirmed that Maharashtra tops the chart when it comes to Foreign Investment (FI) in India. In fact, the CM dismissed the claims by the opposition that Gujarat is the favourite destination for investment and is ahead of Maharashtra......<a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/maharashtra-tops-foreign-investment-in-india-says-cm-fadnavis-23495558" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Read More</a>

Mumbai News Updates: Maharashtra tops foreign investment in India, says CM Fadnavis
Chief minister Devendra Fadnavis in the state legislative assembly on Friday reaffirmed that Maharashtra tops the chart when it comes to Foreign Investment (FI) in India. In fact, the CM dismissed the claims by the opposition that Gujarat is the favourite destination for investment and is ahead of Maharashtra......Read More

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Maharashtra former assembly speaker demands Bharat Ratna for Savitribai Phule Maharashtra former assembly speaker Arun Gujarathi has demanded that Savitribai Phule, the iconic social reformer and pioneer in education, be honoured with Bharat Ratna, the country's highest civilian award. He was addressing a gathering in Thane on Thursday, ahead of International Women's Day, which is celebrated on March 8.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Maharashtra former assembly speaker demands Bharat Ratna for Savitribai PhuleMaharashtra former assembly speaker Arun Gujarathi has demanded that Savitribai Phule, the iconic social reformer and pioneer in education, be honoured with Bharat Ratna, the country's highest civilian award. He was addressing a gathering in Thane on Thursday, ahead of International Women's Day, which is celebrated on March 8.

Mumbai News Updates: City heats up to 33&deg;C, AQI fluctuates from 37 to 204
Mumbai is set to experience clear skies throughout the week, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). As March progresses, temperatures are on the rise, with warmer days ahead. The IMD has forecasted a sunny day for 7th March, with light breezes at around 8 km/h and humidity levels at 18&#37 as of 10 AM.....<a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-weather-update-city-heats-up-to-33-c-aqi-fluctuates-from-37-to-204-23495537" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Read More</a>

Mumbai News Updates: City heats up to 33&deg;C, AQI fluctuates from 37 to 204
Mumbai is set to experience clear skies throughout the week, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). As March progresses, temperatures are on the rise, with warmer days ahead. The IMD has forecasted a sunny day for 7th March, with light breezes at around 8 km/h and humidity levels at 18&#37 as of 10 AM.....Read More

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Maharashtra to grow 7.3&#37 in 2024-25, higher than the national projection, State Economic Survey reveals 
Maharashtra's economy is expected to grow 7.3 per cent in the current financial year 2024-25, the state government's Economic Survey tabled in th Assembly on Friday showed. The Economic Survey document often gives insights about the state of the economy and various indicators of that financial year and some outlook for the next year. The survey document is tabled in the Assembly or the Parliament, typically a day prior to the Budget presentation.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Maharashtra to grow 7.3&#37 in 2024-25, higher than the national projection, State Economic Survey reveals
Maharashtra's economy is expected to grow 7.3 per cent in the current financial year 2024-25, the state government's Economic Survey tabled in th Assembly on Friday showed. The Economic Survey document often gives insights about the state of the economy and various indicators of that financial year and some outlook for the next year. The survey document is tabled in the Assembly or the Parliament, typically a day prior to the Budget presentation.

Mumbai News Updates: Two killed as speeding car rams into scooter in Bandra
Two men, both 21, were killed after a speeding car rammed into their scooter on the Western Express Highway in Mumbai's Bandra East in the early hours of Friday, an official said. The incident took place at Kherwadi, he said.

Mumbai News Updates: Two killed as speeding car rams into scooter in Bandra
Two men, both 21, were killed after a speeding car rammed into their scooter on the Western Express Highway in Mumbai's Bandra East in the early hours of Friday, an official said. The incident took place at Kherwadi, he said.

Mumbai News Updates: SRA project supervisor stabbed 22 times, three arrested
The Worli police have arrested three individuals, including a minor, for allegedly murdering a supervisor at an SRA redevelopment project. The attack, suspected to be driven by an old grudge, took place around 1 am on Thursday near Worli&rsquo;s Kamble Nagar.........<a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-crime-news/article/sra-supervisor-stabbed-22-times-over-old-grudge-23495471" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Read More</a>

Mumbai News Updates: SRA project supervisor stabbed 22 times, three arrested
The Worli police have arrested three individuals, including a minor, for allegedly murdering a supervisor at an SRA redevelopment project. The attack, suspected to be driven by an old grudge, took place around 1 am on Thursday near Worli&rsquo;s Kamble Nagar.........Read More

Mumbai News Updates: Metro tweaks operations with a shorter loop between Andheri and Ghatkopar
In a first-of-its-kind experiment in its ten years of existence, the Reliance Mumbai Metro Blue Line 1, saturated beyond capacity between Ghatkopar and Versova, has now begun operating trains with a shorter turnaround between Andheri and Ghatkopar to increase frequency........<a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-metro-tweaks-operations-with-a-shorter-loop-between-andheri-and-ghatkopar-23495545" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Read More</a>

Mumbai News Updates: Metro tweaks operations with a shorter loop between Andheri and Ghatkopar
In a first-of-its-kind experiment in its ten years of existence, the Reliance Mumbai Metro Blue Line 1, saturated beyond capacity between Ghatkopar and Versova, has now begun operating trains with a shorter turnaround between Andheri and Ghatkopar to increase frequency........Read More

Mumbai News Updates: Thane man loses Rs 13.54 lakh in forex trading scam, FIR registered
A 38-year-old man from Maharashtra&rsquo;s Thane district has allegedly been defrauded of Rs 13.54 lakh after being lured by the promise of high returns in foreign exchange (forex) trading, an official stated on Friday.......<a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-crime-news/article/thane-man-loses-rs-13-54-lakh-in-forex-trading-scam-fir-registered-23495529" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Read More</a>

Mumbai News Updates: Thane man loses Rs 13.54 lakh in forex trading scam, FIR registered
A 38-year-old man from Maharashtra&rsquo;s Thane district has allegedly been defrauded of Rs 13.54 lakh after being lured by the promise of high returns in foreign exchange (forex) trading, an official stated on Friday.......Read More

Mumbai News Updates: City braces for intense heatwave as mercury soars past 40&deg;C
Mumbaikars, brace for another scorching spell as meteorologists warn of fresh heatwave. After a brief dip in temperatures, the mercury is set to soar again, reaching 37&deg;C&ndash;39&deg;C along the coastal belt and 39&deg;C&ndash;41&deg;C in the interiors of the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR), particularly Thane and Navi Mumbai......<a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-braces-for-intense-heatwave-as-mercury-soars-past-40-c-23495472" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Read More</a>

Mumbai News Updates: City braces for intense heatwave as mercury soars past 40&deg;C
Mumbaikars, brace for another scorching spell as meteorologists warn of fresh heatwave. After a brief dip in temperatures, the mercury is set to soar again, reaching 37&deg;C&ndash;39&deg;C along the coastal belt and 39&deg;C&ndash;41&deg;C in the interiors of the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR), particularly Thane and Navi Mumbai......Read More

Mumbai News Updates: Ghatkopar station upgrade on track, piling work to finish by March-end
With debris cleared and barricades reduced, the Mumbai Railway Vikas Corporation (MRVC) on Thursday assured that piling work at Ghatkopar station will be completed by March-end, further minimising obstructions.....<a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/ghatkopar-station-upgrade-on-track-piling-work-to-finish-by-march-end-23495470" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Read More</a>

Mumbai News Updates: Ghatkopar station upgrade on track, piling work to finish by March-end
With debris cleared and barricades reduced, the Mumbai Railway Vikas Corporation (MRVC) on Thursday assured that piling work at Ghatkopar station will be completed by March-end, further minimising obstructions.....Read More

Mumbai News Updates: State to fast-track redevelopment of dilapidated buildings
Residents of dilapidated buildings and stalled redevelopment projects can breathe a sigh of relief as the state government has promised to change housing policy rules, if required. On Thursday, Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, in the state Legislative Assembly, mentioned that the government is sensitive and committed when it comes to ensuring safe homes for everyone....<a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/maharashtra-state-to-fast-track-redevelopment-of-dilapidated-buildings-23495469" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Read More</a>

Mumbai News Updates: State to fast-track redevelopment of dilapidated buildings
Residents of dilapidated buildings and stalled redevelopment projects can breathe a sigh of relief as the state government has promised to change housing policy rules, if required. On Thursday, Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, in the state Legislative Assembly, mentioned that the government is sensitive and committed when it comes to ensuring safe homes for everyone....Read More

Mumbai News Updates: Maharashtra former assembly speaker demands Bharat Ratna for Savitribai Phule
Maharashtra former assembly speaker Arun Gujarathi has demanded that Savitribai Phule, the iconic social reformer and pioneer in education, be honoured with Bharat Ratna, the country's highest civilian award. He was addressing a gathering in Thane on Thursday, ahead of International Women's Day, which is celebrated on March 8. Gujarathi emphasised the need for equal opportunities for women and acknowledged their struggles, especially in joint families. He demanded Bharat Ratna for Savitribai Phule and the revered Jyotiba Phule for their contributions to women's education and social reform.
Thane MP Naresh Mhaske talked about women's pivotal role in shaping society.&nbsp;

Mumbai News Updates: Maharashtra former assembly speaker demands Bharat Ratna for Savitribai Phule
Maharashtra former assembly speaker Arun Gujarathi has demanded that Savitribai Phule, the iconic social reformer and pioneer in education, be honoured with Bharat Ratna, the country's highest civilian award. He was addressing a gathering in Thane on Thursday, ahead of International Women's Day, which is celebrated on March 8. Gujarathi emphasised the need for equal opportunities for women and acknowledged their struggles, especially in joint families. He demanded Bharat Ratna for Savitribai Phule and the revered Jyotiba Phule for their contributions to women's education and social reform.
Thane MP Naresh Mhaske talked about women's pivotal role in shaping society.&nbsp;

Mumbai News Updates: Maharashtra receives record FDI of past decade in just nine months of 2024-25: Fadnavis
Maharashtra has received record FDI (foreign direct investment) inflows of the past ten years in just nine months of 2024-25, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said on Friday. Fadnavis quoted the Centre's DPIIT foreign investment report for December 2024 to back his claim. As per the report, Maharashtra has crossed the highest annual foreign direct investment in the last 10 years in just 9 months of the current fiscal, he said.

Mumbai News Updates: Maharashtra receives record FDI of past decade in just nine months of 2024-25: Fadnavis
Maharashtra has received record FDI (foreign direct investment) inflows of the past ten years in just nine months of 2024-25, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said on Friday. Fadnavis quoted the Centre's DPIIT foreign investment report for December 2024 to back his claim. As per the report, Maharashtra has crossed the highest annual foreign direct investment in the last 10 years in just 9 months of the current fiscal, he said.

Mumbai News Updates: Three held for stealing electrical transformers in Palghar district
Police in Maharashtra's Palghar district have arrested three persons for allegedly stealing electrical transformers and claimed to have dismantled a gang specialising in such crimes, an official said on Friday. Four electrical transformers, 620 kilograms of stolen copper and 20 litres of transformer oil have been recovered from the trio, identified as Obedulla Alam Tajmmul Hussain Khan (26), Anil Ambika Yadav (22) and Jaysingh Kishorilal Chavan (36), he said. The gang was busted after cops began working on a complaint following a transformer theft on February 12 in the district, said senior inspector Samir Ahirrao of Crime Unit-II of Mira-Bhayandar, Vasai-Virar Police, adding that Yadav and Chavan face many other cases.

Mumbai News Updates: Three held for stealing electrical transformers in Palghar district
Police in Maharashtra's Palghar district have arrested three persons for allegedly stealing electrical transformers and claimed to have dismantled a gang specialising in such crimes, an official said on Friday. Four electrical transformers, 620 kilograms of stolen copper and 20 litres of transformer oil have been recovered from the trio, identified as Obedulla Alam Tajmmul Hussain Khan (26), Anil Ambika Yadav (22) and Jaysingh Kishorilal Chavan (36), he said. The gang was busted after cops began working on a complaint following a transformer theft on February 12 in the district, said senior inspector Samir Ahirrao of Crime Unit-II of Mira-Bhayandar, Vasai-Virar Police, adding that Yadav and Chavan face many other cases.

Mumbai News Updates: NSE and Divyaj Foundation join hands to boost financial literacy for women 
The National Stock Exchange (NSE) and Amruta Fadnavis' Divyaj Foundation have launched the Financial Literacy Initiative for Women Workforce to enhance financial awareness and investor education. Chief Business Development Officer of NSE, Sriram Krishnan, and Amruta Fadnavis marked the collaboration by ringing the ceremonial bell at the event. The two organizations formalized their commitment by signing an MoU, aiming to empower women with essential financial knowledge.

Mumbai News Updates: NSE and Divyaj Foundation join hands to boost financial literacy for women
The National Stock Exchange (NSE) and Amruta Fadnavis' Divyaj Foundation have launched the Financial Literacy Initiative for Women Workforce to enhance financial awareness and investor education. Chief Business Development Officer of NSE, Sriram Krishnan, and Amruta Fadnavis marked the collaboration by ringing the ceremonial bell at the event. The two organizations formalized their commitment by signing an MoU, aiming to empower women with essential financial knowledge.

Mumbai News Updates: MHADA Konkan Board invites tenders for school and hospital plots in Shirdhon and Khoni
The MHADA Konkan Board has invited tenders for the sale of plots reserved for schools and multispecialty hospitals in Shirdhon and Khoni, Kalyan Taluka, under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Urban). The project includes thousands of affordable housing units, with essential amenities such as water, electricity, and connectivity via the Virar-Alibaug Multimodal Corridor. Interested applicants can submit tenders online by March 18, 2025.

Mumbai News Updates: MHADA Konkan Board invites tenders for school and hospital plots in Shirdhon and Khoni
The MHADA Konkan Board has invited tenders for the sale of plots reserved for schools and multispecialty hospitals in Shirdhon and Khoni, Kalyan Taluka, under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Urban). The project includes thousands of affordable housing units, with essential amenities such as water, electricity, and connectivity via the Virar-Alibaug Multimodal Corridor. Interested applicants can submit tenders online by March 18, 2025.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Seven persons involved in sand mining allegedly assaulted a woman revenue official and her team in Maharashtra's Jalna district. We are closing the LIVE blog now

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