<p><strong>Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;</strong><strong>Mega block over Mumbai division of Central Railway on Sunday<br /></strong></p>
<p>Central Railway&rsquo;s Mumbai Division will operate a mega block on its suburban sections on February 22, 2026, to carry out various engineering and maintenance works.</p>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;Mega block over Mumbai division of Central Railway on Sunday
Central Railway&rsquo;s Mumbai Division will operate a mega block on its suburban sections on February 22, 2026, to carry out various engineering and maintenance works.

<p><strong>Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;</strong><strong>MNS leader calls Sena (UBT) 'narrow-minded' over denial of nominated corporator seat<br /></strong></p>
<p>Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) leader Sandeep Deshpande on Friday took a swipe at the Shiv Sena (UBT) for not giving his party a nominated corporator's seat in the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC). (PTI)</p>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;MNS leader calls Sena (UBT) 'narrow-minded' over denial of nominated corporator seat
Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) leader Sandeep Deshpande on Friday took a swipe at the Shiv Sena (UBT) for not giving his party a nominated corporator's seat in the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC). (PTI)

<p><strong>Mumbai News LIVE Updates: City records February&rsquo;s fifth worst AQI at 130, air quality remains moderate<br /></strong></p>
<p>Mumbai on Friday recorded its fifth-highest Air Quality Index (AQI) of February at 130, categorised as 'moderate' by the Central Pollution Control Board's SAMEER app.&nbsp;</p>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: City records February&rsquo;s fifth worst AQI at 130, air quality remains moderate
Mumbai on Friday recorded its fifth-highest Air Quality Index (AQI) of February at 130, categorised as 'moderate' by the Central Pollution Control Board's SAMEER app.&nbsp;

<p><strong>Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Rs 4,897 crore allocation in MMRDA budget</strong></p>
<p>Earlier, in the MMRDA Budget 2026&ndash;27, Rs 4,897.19 crore was allocated for projects in the Kalyan Lok Sabha constituency. MP Shrikant Shinde recently reviewed the progress of key infrastructure works, including Metro Line 12, Palava Flyover, the Third Patri Bridge, the Waldhuni elevated corridor, and the Kalyan Ring Road. Officials have been directed to accelerate ongoing works to ensure timely completion and early public access.</p>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Rs 4,897 crore allocation in MMRDA budget
Earlier, in the MMRDA Budget 2026&ndash;27, Rs 4,897.19 crore was allocated for projects in the Kalyan Lok Sabha constituency. MP Shrikant Shinde recently reviewed the progress of key infrastructure works, including Metro Line 12, Palava Flyover, the Third Patri Bridge, the Waldhuni elevated corridor, and the Kalyan Ring Road. Officials have been directed to accelerate ongoing works to ensure timely completion and early public access.

<p><strong>Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Double-decker elevated corridor approved</strong></p>
<p>In addition to the metro expansion, MMRDA has cleared a Rs 5,909.21 crore double-decker elevated corridor between Kalyan Phata (Shilphata Junction) and Rajnoli in Bhiwandi. The 19.4-km four-lane structure will have two levels: the lower deck for road traffic and the upper deck for metro operations, enabling seamless travel from Shilphata to Bhiwandi.</p>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Double-decker elevated corridor approved
In addition to the metro expansion, MMRDA has cleared a Rs 5,909.21 crore double-decker elevated corridor between Kalyan Phata (Shilphata Junction) and Rajnoli in Bhiwandi. The 19.4-km four-lane structure will have two levels: the lower deck for road traffic and the upper deck for metro operations, enabling seamless travel from Shilphata to Bhiwandi.

<p><strong>Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Metro 12A to run parallel to Shilphata Road</strong></p>
<p>The extended corridor will connect Kalyan Phata to Taloja via Dahisar Mori, running parallel to the congested Kalyan-Shilphata Road. The 18.4-km revised corridor, of which 10.5 km is already under construction, will feature 12 elevated stations, including Manpada, Katai Naka, Desai Naka, Padle Gaon, Kalyan Phata, Gotheghar, Dahisar Mori, Rohinjan and Khutare Village.</p>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Metro 12A to run parallel to Shilphata Road
The extended corridor will connect Kalyan Phata to Taloja via Dahisar Mori, running parallel to the congested Kalyan-Shilphata Road. The 18.4-km revised corridor, of which 10.5 km is already under construction, will feature 12 elevated stations, including Manpada, Katai Naka, Desai Naka, Padle Gaon, Kalyan Phata, Gotheghar, Dahisar Mori, Rohinjan and Khutare Village.

<p><strong>Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Aaditya Thackeray, Deora spar over Mumbai Central Park project</strong></p>
<p>Controversy erupted on Friday over the Mahalaxmi Central Park project in the city with Shiv Sena (UBT) MLA Aaditya Thackeray opposing the plan and rival Shiv Sena leader Milind Deora countering his criticism. Thackeray, a former Maharashtra minister, said in a post on X that the existing open space of the Mahalaxmi Race Course should not be "concretised" and commercialised for private benefit (PTI)</p>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Aaditya Thackeray, Deora spar over Mumbai Central Park project
Controversy erupted on Friday over the Mahalaxmi Central Park project in the city with Shiv Sena (UBT) MLA Aaditya Thackeray opposing the plan and rival Shiv Sena leader Milind Deora countering his criticism. Thackeray, a former Maharashtra minister, said in a post on X that the existing open space of the Mahalaxmi Race Course should not be "concretised" and commercialised for private benefit (PTI)

<p><strong>Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Bridging the gap in fertility care</strong></p>
<p>Infertility affects millions of couples in India, yet access to ethical, affordable, evidence-based IVF treatment remains uneven especially in public sector hospitals. The launch of MAA IVF at KEM Hospital aims to provide high-quality IVF treatments, provide training for the next generation of gynecologists and publish research papers on how to simplify</p>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Bridging the gap in fertility care
Infertility affects millions of couples in India, yet access to ethical, affordable, evidence-based IVF treatment remains uneven especially in public sector hospitals. The launch of MAA IVF at KEM Hospital aims to provide high-quality IVF treatments, provide training for the next generation of gynecologists and publish research papers on how to simplify

<p><strong>Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Members of Mumbai&rsquo;s LGBTQIA+ community participated in the Pride 2026 march in South Mumbai</strong></p>
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<p><strong>Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Bail just gives Raj Kundra a temporary relief, ED investigation continues</strong></p>
<p>Despite multiple opportunities since 2018, Kundra failed to provide the wallet addresses where the Bitcoins were transferred. He cited a damaged iPhone X as the reason for missing information, which the ED described as an attempt to destroy evidence. The bail allows Kundra temporary relief, but the investigation by the ED continues (PTI Inputs)</p>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Bail just gives Raj Kundra a temporary relief, ED investigation continues
Despite multiple opportunities since 2018, Kundra failed to provide the wallet addresses where the Bitcoins were transferred. He cited a damaged iPhone X as the reason for missing information, which the ED described as an attempt to destroy evidence. The bail allows Kundra temporary relief, but the investigation by the ED continues (PTI Inputs)

<p><strong>Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Is Kundra a mediator or a beneficial owner?&nbsp;</strong></p>
<p>Kundra had claimed he acted only as a mediator, but the ED rejected this, stating &ldquo;An agreement titled &lsquo;Term Sheet&rsquo; was signed between him and Amit Bhardwaj&rsquo;s father, Mahendra Bhardwaj, making his claim untenable.&rdquo; The ED also noted that Kundra remembered the exact number of Bitcoins received in five tranches seven years later, which indicated he was the beneficial owner, not merely a mediator (PTI Inputs)</p>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Is Kundra a mediator or a beneficial owner?&nbsp;
Kundra had claimed he acted only as a mediator, but the ED rejected this, stating &ldquo;An agreement titled &lsquo;Term Sheet&rsquo; was signed between him and Amit Bhardwaj&rsquo;s father, Mahendra Bhardwaj, making his claim untenable.&rdquo; The ED also noted that Kundra remembered the exact number of Bitcoins received in five tranches seven years later, which indicated he was the beneficial owner, not merely a mediator (PTI Inputs)

<p><strong>Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Allegations against Kundra by the Enforcement Directorate (ED)</strong></p>
<p>The ED alleges that Kundra received 285 Bitcoins from Amit Bhardwaj, the alleged mastermind of the Gain Bitcoin Ponzi scam, for setting up a mining farm in Ukraine. The deal did not materialise, but Kundra is claimed to still possess the Bitcoins, now valued at over Rs 150 crore (PTI Inputs)</p>
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Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Allegations against Kundra by the Enforcement Directorate (ED)
The ED alleges that Kundra received 285 Bitcoins from Amit Bhardwaj, the alleged mastermind of the Gain Bitcoin Ponzi scam, for setting up a mining farm in Ukraine. The deal did not materialise, but Kundra is claimed to still possess the Bitcoins, now valued at over Rs 150 crore (PTI Inputs)
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<p><strong>Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Raj Kundra granted bail by Mumbai PMLA court in bitcoin scam case</strong></p>
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&mdash; ANI (@ANI) <a href="https://twitter.com/ANI/status/2024800064489869719?ref_src=twsrc-Etfw">February 20, 2026</a></blockquote>
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Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Raj Kundra granted bail by Mumbai PMLA court in bitcoin scam case

#WATCH | Mumbai | After being granted bail in Bitcoin scam case, businessman Raj Kundra says," Satyamev Jayate..." pic.twitter.com/JvXskt71Xq
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<p><strong>Mumbai News LIVE Updates: The political culture of Maharashtra involved an earlier culture of engagement after elections</strong></p>
<p>Referring to the political climate in Maharashtra, Thackeray said there was earlier a culture of engagement after elections, but that practice has faded. He urged both the ruling party and the opposition to adopt a balanced approach. &ldquo;The government should correct itself where it is wrong. Tomorrow we may be in the government; we should do the same,&rdquo; he said, adding that governance should ultimately benefit the people of the state</p>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: The political culture of Maharashtra involved an earlier culture of engagement after elections
Referring to the political climate in Maharashtra, Thackeray said there was earlier a culture of engagement after elections, but that practice has faded. He urged both the ruling party and the opposition to adopt a balanced approach. &ldquo;The government should correct itself where it is wrong. Tomorrow we may be in the government; we should do the same,&rdquo; he said, adding that governance should ultimately benefit the people of the state

<p><strong>Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Thackeray raises concerns over urban planning and migration</strong></p>
<p>Raising concerns over urban planning and migration, Thackeray questioned the unchecked growth of cities and the strain on infrastructure. &ldquo;There is a city. How many people can live in that city? Are we going to give it any shape or form? Anyone can go anywhere and start living in any city. This is not possible,&rdquo; he said. The MNS chief said such issues should be discussed jointly by the state and Central governments, warning that cities could face serious consequences if growth remains unregulated</p>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Thackeray raises concerns over urban planning and migration
Raising concerns over urban planning and migration, Thackeray questioned the unchecked growth of cities and the strain on infrastructure. &ldquo;There is a city. How many people can live in that city? Are we going to give it any shape or form? Anyone can go anywhere and start living in any city. This is not possible,&rdquo; he said. The MNS chief said such issues should be discussed jointly by the state and Central governments, warning that cities could face serious consequences if growth remains unregulated

<p><strong>Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Thackeray says constructive engagement is key to Maharashtra politics</strong></p>
<p>Amid political speculation over his recent meeting with Shinde and his proposed meeting with the CM, Thackeray said politics in Maharashtra has changed and that constructive engagement should not be viewed negatively. &ldquo;You no longer have the kind of politics you used to. If we have something to say, if there are some good things that need to be done, shouldn&rsquo;t we meet?&rdquo; he said, adding that he would meet the CM on Saturday&nbsp;</p>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Thackeray says constructive engagement is key to Maharashtra politics
Amid political speculation over his recent meeting with Shinde and his proposed meeting with the CM, Thackeray said politics in Maharashtra has changed and that constructive engagement should not be viewed negatively. &ldquo;You no longer have the kind of politics you used to. If we have something to say, if there are some good things that need to be done, shouldn&rsquo;t we meet?&rdquo; he said, adding that he would meet the CM on Saturday&nbsp;

<p><strong>Mumbai News LIVE Updates: 'AI for Agri 2026' will be held&nbsp;in Mumbai&nbsp;on 22 and 23 February</strong></p>
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Mumbai News LIVE Updates: 'AI for Agri 2026' will be held&nbsp;in Mumbai&nbsp;on 22 and 23 February
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<p><strong>Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Smt. Rajeshree Shirwadkar elected unopposed as Chairperson of BMC Education Committee</strong></p>
<p>Smt. Rajeshree Rajesh Shirwadkar was elected unopposed as the Chairperson of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation Education Committee today (February 20, 2026). The unopposed election was announced by the Presiding Officer, Mayor Smt. Ritu Tawde. <img src="http://admin.mid-day.com/images/2026/feb/Untitled design - 2026-02-20T143131.780_e.jpg" alt="" width="1280" height="720" /></p>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Smt. Rajeshree Shirwadkar elected unopposed as Chairperson of BMC Education Committee
Smt. Rajeshree Rajesh Shirwadkar was elected unopposed as the Chairperson of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation Education Committee today (February 20, 2026). The unopposed election was announced by the Presiding Officer, Mayor Smt. Ritu Tawde. 

<p><strong>Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;Shakira to perform in Mumbai and Delhi; check details&nbsp;</strong></p>
<p>Global pop icon and multiple Grammy Award winner Shakira will headline shows in Mumbai and Delhi this April. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/lifestyle/culture/article/queen-of-latin-music-shakira-to-headline-the-feeding-india-concert-2026-in-mumbai-and-delhi-check-dates-venues-tickets-23617509" rel="nofollow">Read More</a></p>
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Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;Shakira to perform in Mumbai and Delhi; check details&nbsp;
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<p>Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Queer Pride March to take place at August Kranti Maidan on February 20, 2026</p>
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<p><strong>Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Fiscal test, RS polls, Ajit Pawar's death likely to dominate Maharashtra Budget session</strong></p>
<p>Mounting debt, Rajya Sabha elections and the fallout of deputy chief minister Ajit Pawar's death are likely to dominate the month-long budget session of the Maharashtra Legislature beginning February 23, during which CM Devendra Fadnavis will also present the state budget.</p>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Fiscal test, RS polls, Ajit Pawar's death likely to dominate Maharashtra Budget session
Mounting debt, Rajya Sabha elections and the fallout of deputy chief minister Ajit Pawar's death are likely to dominate the month-long budget session of the Maharashtra Legislature beginning February 23, during which CM Devendra Fadnavis will also present the state budget.

<p><strong>Mumbai News LIVE Updates: A budget of 48,000 has been approved by MMRDA for urbanisation</strong></p>
<p>According to a release from the deputy CM's office on Thursday, a budget of Rs 48,000 was recently approved during a meeting of the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) to meet the demands of rapid urbanisation. Shinde heads the Urban Development Department in the state. While Thane is being developed as a "mobility hub", Kalyan is set to emerge as a "future-ready" urban centre, it said. A provision of Rs 12,000 to Rs 13,000 crore has been made for the Thane city, Shinde said.&nbsp;</p>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: A budget of 48,000 has been approved by MMRDA for urbanisation
According to a release from the deputy CM's office on Thursday, a budget of Rs 48,000 was recently approved during a meeting of the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) to meet the demands of rapid urbanisation. Shinde heads the Urban Development Department in the state. While Thane is being developed as a "mobility hub", Kalyan is set to emerge as a "future-ready" urban centre, it said. A provision of Rs 12,000 to Rs 13,000 crore has been made for the Thane city, Shinde said.&nbsp;

<p><strong>Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Thane to become 'mobility hub', Kalyan 'future-ready' urban centre says Eknath Shinde</strong></p>
<p>Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has announced that in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region, Thane will be transformed into a "mobility hub" and Kalyan a "future-ready" urban centre.&nbsp;</p>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Thane to become 'mobility hub', Kalyan 'future-ready' urban centre says Eknath Shinde
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has announced that in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region, Thane will be transformed into a "mobility hub" and Kalyan a "future-ready" urban centre.&nbsp;

<p><strong>Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Tribunal awards Rs 25 lakh to girl for 2016 accident, says 'bright future' hampered</strong></p>
<p>The Motor Accident Claims Tribunal (MACT) in Thane has awarded a compensation of Rs 25.2 lakh to a girl who suffered permanent physical disabilities in an accident nearly a decade ago, noting that she had a "bright future".</p>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Tribunal awards Rs 25 lakh to girl for 2016 accident, says 'bright future' hampered
The Motor Accident Claims Tribunal (MACT) in Thane has awarded a compensation of Rs 25.2 lakh to a girl who suffered permanent physical disabilities in an accident nearly a decade ago, noting that she had a "bright future".

<p><strong>Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Clear skies to carry throughout the day; temperature around 33 degree Celsius</strong></p>
<p>Mumbai city and its suburbs are likely to witness mainly clear skies throughout the day. Warm conditions are expected to prevail, with the maximum temperature likely to reach around 33 degrees Celsius, while the minimum temperature may settle near 21 degrees Celsius. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-weather-updates-mainly-clear-sky-conditions-expected-across-the-city-and-suburbs-max-temp-hover-at-33-degc-23617500" rel="nofollow">Read More</a></p>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Clear skies to carry throughout the day; temperature around 33 degree Celsius
Mumbai city and its suburbs are likely to witness mainly clear skies throughout the day. Warm conditions are expected to prevail, with the maximum temperature likely to reach around 33 degrees Celsius, while the minimum temperature may settle near 21 degrees Celsius. Read More

<p><strong>Mumbai News LIVE Updates: BMC meets citizens over Nana-Nani Park tree cutting concerns</strong></p>
<p>Concerned residents and environmental groups met officials from the BMC&rsquo;s Gardens and Trees Department on February 18 to seek clarity on the proposed Versova exit of the Bandra-Versova Sea Link, warning that even the revised elevated road plan could damage the 25-year-old Nana-Nani Park and its tree cover. The meeting follows a redesign in August 2025 that replaced an earlier proposal to clear the park with an elevated road supported by pillars inside the green space. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-residents-oppose-versova-sea-link-exit-plan-near-nana-nani-park-23617436" rel="nofollow">Read More</a></p>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: BMC meets citizens over Nana-Nani Park tree cutting concerns
Concerned residents and environmental groups met officials from the BMC&rsquo;s Gardens and Trees Department on February 18 to seek clarity on the proposed Versova exit of the Bandra-Versova Sea Link, warning that even the revised elevated road plan could damage the 25-year-old Nana-Nani Park and its tree cover. The meeting follows a redesign in August 2025 that replaced an earlier proposal to clear the park with an elevated road supported by pillars inside the green space. Read More

<p><strong>Mumbai News LIVE Updates: MLA Yogesh Sagar flags weak enforcement against banned tobacco in Kandivali West</strong></p>
<p>AMID rising complaints about narcotics and banned tobacco sales in Mumbai&rsquo;s western suburbs, BJP MLA Yogesh Sagar conducted surprise inspections in Kandivli West on Thursday, alleging the open sale of ganja, hookah material, and prohibited tobacco products. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-mla-yogesh-sagar-flags-weak-enforcement-against-banned-tobacco-in-kandivali-west-23617438" rel="nofollow">Read More</a></p>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: MLA Yogesh Sagar flags weak enforcement against banned tobacco in Kandivali West
AMID rising complaints about narcotics and banned tobacco sales in Mumbai&rsquo;s western suburbs, BJP MLA Yogesh Sagar conducted surprise inspections in Kandivli West on Thursday, alleging the open sale of ganja, hookah material, and prohibited tobacco products. Read More

<p><strong>Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Coastal Road pile testing sparks safety fears in Kandivali Charkop Sector 8</strong></p>
<p>After residents of Charkop Sector 8 in Kandivali West complained of building vibrations during soil investigation for the Coastal Road interconnector, BJP MLA Sanjay Upadhyay met Municipal Commissioner Bhushan Gagrani, following which the BMC decided to appoint experts from VJTI to conduct a technical inspection of the area. Officials said the review will assess structural safety, address citizens&rsquo; concerns and recommend safeguards before work proceeds further. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-coastal-road-pile-testing-sparks-safety-fears-in-kandivali-charkop-sector-8-23617439" rel="nofollow">Read More</a></p>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Coastal Road pile testing sparks safety fears in Kandivali Charkop Sector 8
After residents of Charkop Sector 8 in Kandivali West complained of building vibrations during soil investigation for the Coastal Road interconnector, BJP MLA Sanjay Upadhyay met Municipal Commissioner Bhushan Gagrani, following which the BMC decided to appoint experts from VJTI to conduct a technical inspection of the area. Officials said the review will assess structural safety, address citizens&rsquo; concerns and recommend safeguards before work proceeds further. Read More

<p><strong>Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Girgaon woman escapes miraculously as wall collapses inside dilapidated building</strong></p>
<p>Fifty-two-year-old Neelima Kastur, who runs a small home-based chapati business in South Mumbai, had a miraculous escape on Thursday afternoon after a portion of the wall in her decades-old building suddenly collapsed, narrowly missing her. The incident occurred in Shivparvati Krupa, a dilapidated pagdi building in the Girgaon area. The woman was making chapatis at home when chunks of the slab came crashing down. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-miraculous-escape-for-women-after-girgaon-wall-crash-inside-dilapidated-building-23617440" rel="nofollow">Read More</a></p>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Girgaon woman escapes miraculously as wall collapses inside dilapidated building
Fifty-two-year-old Neelima Kastur, who runs a small home-based chapati business in South Mumbai, had a miraculous escape on Thursday afternoon after a portion of the wall in her decades-old building suddenly collapsed, narrowly missing her. The incident occurred in Shivparvati Krupa, a dilapidated pagdi building in the Girgaon area. The woman was making chapatis at home when chunks of the slab came crashing down. Read More

<p><strong>Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai architects oppose underground parking at Mahalaxmi Racecourse</strong></p>
<p>A group of 102 Mumbai-based architects and urban planners have opposed the development of an underground public parking lot at the Mahalaxmi Racecourse. The project is part of the state government&rsquo;s plan to create a 300-acre public park at the racecourse (existing space and 170 areas of land reclaimed from the Coastal Road project). <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-architects-oppose-underground-parking-at-mahalaxmi-racecourse-23617441" rel="nofollow">Read More</a></p>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai architects oppose underground parking at Mahalaxmi Racecourse
A group of 102 Mumbai-based architects and urban planners have opposed the development of an underground public parking lot at the Mahalaxmi Racecourse. The project is part of the state government&rsquo;s plan to create a 300-acre public park at the racecourse (existing space and 170 areas of land reclaimed from the Coastal Road project). Read More

<p><strong>Mumbai News LIVE Updates | Mumbai records mild night as temperatures stay above 22 degC: IMD</strong></p>
<p>WEATHER INFO-<br />DTD 20-02-2026 &nbsp;<br />&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Min Temp &nbsp; &nbsp;R/F<br />CLB &nbsp;23.1 &nbsp;DEG. C. &nbsp;0.0 MM<br />SCZ &nbsp; 22.1 &nbsp;DEG. C. 0.0 MM<br />-IMD MUMBAI</p>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates | Mumbai records mild night as temperatures stay above 22 degC: IMD
WEATHER INFO-DTD 20-02-2026 &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Min Temp &nbsp; &nbsp;R/FCLB &nbsp;23.1 &nbsp;DEG. C. &nbsp;0.0 MMSCZ &nbsp; 22.1 &nbsp;DEG. C. 0.0 MM-IMD MUMBAI

<p><strong>Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Ghatkopar railway station integration with Metro Blue Line begins</strong></p>
<p>The integration of Ghatkopar railway station with the Metro Blue Line station finally started on Thursday. With the demolition of the ticket booking counter meant for railways, the Blue Line team started to dismantle structures for seamless interconnection. The work is expected to be completed soon. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-ghatkopar-railway-station-set-for-major-passenger-circulation-upgrade-23617442" rel="nofollow">Read More</a></p>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Ghatkopar railway station integration with Metro Blue Line begins
The integration of Ghatkopar railway station with the Metro Blue Line station finally started on Thursday. With the demolition of the ticket booking counter meant for railways, the Blue Line team started to dismantle structures for seamless interconnection. The work is expected to be completed soon. Read More

<p><strong>Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mahalaxmi Temple walkway lies unused two years after inauguration</strong></p>
<p>A pedestrian walkway built in 2023 with public funds to ease access to Mumbai&rsquo;s Mahalaxmi Temple remains largely unused more than two years after its inauguration, even as heavy crowds continue to choke the narrow approach road outside nearby residential buildings. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/amp/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-mahalaxmi-temple-walkway-lies-unused-two-years-after-inauguration-23617443" rel="nofollow">Read More</a></p>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mahalaxmi Temple walkway lies unused two years after inauguration
A pedestrian walkway built in 2023 with public funds to ease access to Mumbai&rsquo;s Mahalaxmi Temple remains largely unused more than two years after its inauguration, even as heavy crowds continue to choke the narrow approach road outside nearby residential buildings. Read More

<p><strong>Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai local trains set for capacity boost with new 15-car rakes</strong></p>
<p>Mumbai&rsquo;s Western Railway suburban network is set to get a capacity boost, with two new 15-car train sets from the Integral Coach Factory in Chennai expected to be inducted over the next few weeks. Railway sources said one rake has already departed the factory and is on its way to Mumbai, while the second is expected by the end of the month. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/amp/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-local-trains-set-for-capacity-boost-with-new-15-car-rakes-23617444" rel="nofollow">Read More</a></p>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai local trains set for capacity boost with new 15-car rakes
Mumbai&rsquo;s Western Railway suburban network is set to get a capacity boost, with two new 15-car train sets from the Integral Coach Factory in Chennai expected to be inducted over the next few weeks. Railway sources said one rake has already departed the factory and is on its way to Mumbai, while the second is expected by the end of the month. Read More

<p><strong>Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Bombay High Court order stops BEST buses inside SGNP; e-bus fare rises to Rs 100</strong></p>
<p>Acting on the directions of the Bombay High Court and its monitoring committee, the BEST bus service inside Sanjay Gandhi National Park (SGNP) has been completely halted. &nbsp;However, to ensure connectivity for tourists, the park administration has continued operating e-bus/CNG services between the main entrance and Kanheri Caves &mdash; a move that has sparked anger among visitors, as the fare has jumped to Rs 100 per person from the earlier Rs 20 charged by BEST buses. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/bombay-high-court-order-stops-best-buses-inside-sgnp-e-bus-fare-rises-to-rs-100-23617445" rel="nofollow">Read More</a></p>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Bombay High Court order stops BEST buses inside SGNP; e-bus fare rises to Rs 100
Acting on the directions of the Bombay High Court and its monitoring committee, the BEST bus service inside Sanjay Gandhi National Park (SGNP) has been completely halted. &nbsp;However, to ensure connectivity for tourists, the park administration has continued operating e-bus/CNG services between the main entrance and Kanheri Caves &mdash; a move that has sparked anger among visitors, as the fare has jumped to Rs 100 per person from the earlier Rs 20 charged by BEST buses. Read More

<p><strong>Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Borivali man arrested for duping senior citizens in ATM card swap fraud</strong></p>
<p>The Kasturba Marg police have arrested a 37-year-old man for allegedly duping senior citizens through a debit card swapping fraud in Borivali East. The accused, Francis Patrick Fernandes, was caught outside an ATM booth on Carter Road No. 9. A search of his bag revealed a shocking haul of 71 debit cards. According to the police, the accused lived with his widower father, who is suffering from paralysis. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-borivali-man-arrested-for-duping-senior-citizens-in-atm-card-swap-fraud-23617447" rel="nofollow">Read More</a></p>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Borivali man arrested for duping senior citizens in ATM card swap fraud
The Kasturba Marg police have arrested a 37-year-old man for allegedly duping senior citizens through a debit card swapping fraud in Borivali East. The accused, Francis Patrick Fernandes, was caught outside an ATM booth on Carter Road No. 9. A search of his bag revealed a shocking haul of 71 debit cards. According to the police, the accused lived with his widower father, who is suffering from paralysis. Read More

<p><strong>Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Western Railway to integrate AI into train management system&nbsp;</strong></p>
<p>Western Railway&rsquo;s (WR) train management system (TMS) will soon be integrated with artificial intelligence to ensure train operations are smoother and faster. The new system, which is in the tendering stage, will involve colour-coding trains and alarms for delays. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/amp/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-local-trains-set-for-capacity-boost-with-new-15-car-rakes-23617444" rel="nofollow">Read More</a></p>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Western Railway to integrate AI into train management system&nbsp;
Western Railway&rsquo;s (WR) train management system (TMS) will soon be integrated with artificial intelligence to ensure train operations are smoother and faster. The new system, which is in the tendering stage, will involve colour-coding trains and alarms for delays. Read More

<p><strong>Mumbai News LIVE Updates: </strong>The city on Friday recorded its fifth-highest Air Quality Index (AQI) of February at 130, categorised as 'moderate' by the Central Pollution Control Board's SAMEER app. <strong>We are now closing the LIVE Blog</strong></p>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: City records February’s fifth-worst AQI at 130, air quality remains moderate. We are now closing the LIVE Blog

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