Mumbai News LIVE Updates: New helpline released for Ahmedabad air crash victims
The Disaster Management Cell also released an emergency helpline number, 1070, for relatives and affected citizens to contact for information regarding the tragedy. This comes after an Ahmedabad-London Air India flight, carrying 242 passengers and crew, crashed into a medical college complex in Ahmedabad minutes after takeoff on Thursday. While it's feared all on board may have been killed in what could be one of India's worst air tragedies, there is currently no official count of fatalities. Air India stated that among the 230 passengers, there were 169 Indians, 53 British, 7 Portuguese, and 1 Canadian national, with the remaining 12 people being two pilots and 10 crew members: PTI

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: New helpline released for Ahmedabad air crash victims
The Disaster Management Cell also released an emergency helpline number, 1070, for relatives and affected citizens to contact for information regarding the tragedy. This comes after an Ahmedabad-London Air India flight, carrying 242 passengers and crew, crashed into a medical college complex in Ahmedabad minutes after takeoff on Thursday. While it's feared all on board may have been killed in what could be one of India's worst air tragedies, there is currently no official count of fatalities. Air India stated that among the 230 passengers, there were 169 Indians, 53 British, 7 Portuguese, and 1 Canadian national, with the remaining 12 people being two pilots and 10 crew members: PTI

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Maharashtra government issues helpline numbers after Ahmedabad plane crash
On Thursday, the Maharashtra government released three helpline numbers for relatives of victims involved in the London-bound Air India flight crash in Ahmedabad. These numbers&mdash;022-22027990, 022-22794229, and 9321587143&mdash;were issued by the Disaster Management Cell located in the Mantralaya, the state secretariat: PTI
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Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Maharashtra government issues helpline numbers after Ahmedabad plane crash
On Thursday, the Maharashtra government released three helpline numbers for relatives of victims involved in the London-bound Air India flight crash in Ahmedabad. These numbers&mdash;022-22027990, 022-22794229, and 9321587143&mdash;were issued by the Disaster Management Cell located in the Mantralaya, the state secretariat: PTI
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Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Gadkari defends Modi govt's achievements against 'Dream Selling' criticism, dismisses Rahul Gandhi's letter
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari praised the government for successfully implementing various welfare schemes for the poor, such as the Jan Dhan Yojana, Har Ghar Jal Yojana, and Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana. When asked about Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's letter criticising the government for focusing on future dreams rather than present issues, Gadkari responded, "The government is not showing dreams but talking about the works it has done." He then lightheartedly added, "Why do you take Rahul ji seriously? Lots of people write letters to the PM. Don't you write?": PTI

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Gadkari defends Modi govt's achievements against 'Dream Selling' criticism, dismisses Rahul Gandhi's letter
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari praised the government for successfully implementing various welfare schemes for the poor, such as the Jan Dhan Yojana, Har Ghar Jal Yojana, and Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana. When asked about Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's letter criticising the government for focusing on future dreams rather than present issues, Gadkari responded, "The government is not showing dreams but talking about the works it has done." He then lightheartedly added, "Why do you take Rahul ji seriously? Lots of people write letters to the PM. Don't you write?": PTI

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Reduced logistics cost boosts India's GDP growth says Gadkari
Nitin Gadkari highlighted a significant achievement, stating that the reduction in logistics costs will help boost India's Gross Domestic Product (GDP). He explained that India's logistics cost, which was previously 16 perecent, has now decreased to 10 perecent due to improvements in the road sector. This 4 to 6 perecent reduction brings India closer to countries like China, where logistics costs are 8 perecent, and compares favorably to the 12 perecent seen in America and European nations: PTI

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Reduced logistics cost boosts India's GDP growth says Gadkari
Nitin Gadkari highlighted a significant achievement, stating that the reduction in logistics costs will help boost India's Gross Domestic Product (GDP). He explained that India's logistics cost, which was previously 16 perecent, has now decreased to 10 perecent due to improvements in the road sector. This 4 to 6 perecent reduction brings India closer to countries like China, where logistics costs are 8 perecent, and compares favorably to the 12 perecent seen in America and European nations: PTI

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: &nbsp;Government's infrastructure focus halves logistics cost to 10 perecnt
Highlighting the government's work, he noted its priority on developing the power, transport, water, and communication sectors. He also referenced a study by IIM Bangalore, IIT Kanpur, and IIT Chennai on road infrastructure, which found that India's logistics cost has decreased from 16 per cent to 10 per cent, a reduction of 4 to 6 per cent: PTI

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: &nbsp;Government's infrastructure focus halves logistics cost to 10 perecnt
Highlighting the government's work, he noted its priority on developing the power, transport, water, and communication sectors. He also referenced a study by IIM Bangalore, IIT Kanpur, and IIT Chennai on road infrastructure, which found that India's logistics cost has decreased from 16 per cent to 10 per cent, a reduction of 4 to 6 per cent: PTI

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Gadkari hails Modi government's 11 years as more productive than previous govts
During his speech, Union Minister Gadkari declared that the Modi government's 11 years have been "very important" for India. He firmly stated that the progress made in various sectors during this time was far more significant than what was achieved in the 60 years of Congress rule that came before. Gadkari also pointed out that the current government has focused heavily on improving the power, transport, water, and communication sectors: PTI

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Gadkari hails Modi government's 11 years as more productive than previous govts
During his speech, Union Minister Gadkari declared that the Modi government's 11 years have been "very important" for India. He firmly stated that the progress made in various sectors during this time was far more significant than what was achieved in the 60 years of Congress rule that came before. Gadkari also pointed out that the current government has focused heavily on improving the power, transport, water, and communication sectors: PTI

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: &nbsp;Gadkari reaffirms commitment to women's quota, citing passed bill
When questioned about the women's quota, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari affirmed the government's commitment to providing 33 per cent reservation to women, stating that a decision to this effect has already been taken. This commitment aligns with the 'Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam', the women's reservation bill which received President Droupadi Murmu's assent in September 2023, aiming to secure 33 per cent reservation for women in the Lok Sabha and state assemblies: PTI

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: &nbsp;Gadkari reaffirms commitment to women's quota, citing passed bill
When questioned about the women's quota, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari affirmed the government's commitment to providing 33 per cent reservation to women, stating that a decision to this effect has already been taken. This commitment aligns with the 'Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam', the women's reservation bill which received President Droupadi Murmu's assent in September 2023, aiming to secure 33 per cent reservation for women in the Lok Sabha and state assemblies: PTI

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: &nbsp;Gadkari confident of single-digit logistics cost by year-end, boosting exports
Union Minister Gadkari stated that a few years ago, he aimed to bring India's logistics cost down to a single digit. He now believes that by the end of December this year, the logistics cost will indeed reach 9 per cent. Gadkari anticipates this reduction will significantly boost India's exports and further grow its businesses and industries: PTI

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: &nbsp;Gadkari confident of single-digit logistics cost by year-end, boosting exports
Union Minister Gadkari stated that a few years ago, he aimed to bring India's logistics cost down to a single digit. He now believes that by the end of December this year, the logistics cost will indeed reach 9 per cent. Gadkari anticipates this reduction will significantly boost India's exports and further grow its businesses and industries: PTI

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Gadkari affirms Modi govt's commitment to women's reservation, hails 11 years of unprecedented achievements
Speaking at a press conference in Nagpur, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari announced on Thursday that the Modi government is fully committed to providing 33 per cent reservation for women in both the Lok Sabha (Parliament) and state assemblies, confirming a decision has already been made. He described the Modi government's 11 years in power as a "very important" period for India, stating that it has achieved significant progress across various sectors that was not seen in the 60 years before it. Gadkari also expressed confidence that by the end of this year, India's logistics costs will drop to 9 per cent, which he believes will boost exports and help businesses and industries grow: PTI

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Gadkari affirms Modi govt's commitment to women's reservation, hails 11 years of unprecedented achievements
Speaking at a press conference in Nagpur, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari announced on Thursday that the Modi government is fully committed to providing 33 per cent reservation for women in both the Lok Sabha (Parliament) and state assemblies, confirming a decision has already been made. He described the Modi government's 11 years in power as a "very important" period for India, stating that it has achieved significant progress across various sectors that was not seen in the 60 years before it. Gadkari also expressed confidence that by the end of this year, India's logistics costs will drop to 9 per cent, which he believes will boost exports and help businesses and industries grow: PTI

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: &nbsp;Shiv Sena (UBT) cautious on Raj-Fadnavis meet&nbsp;
The ruling Mahayuti coalition includes the BJP, Shiv Sena, and NCP. However, the Shiv Sena (UBT), a strong critic of the BJP, reacted cautiously to the meeting between Devendra Fadnavis and Raj Thackeray. Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Kishori Pednekar suggested the meeting's reason was unknown, but noted that a large majority (90-95 Percent) of both Shiv Sena (UBT) and MNS workers believe their parties should form an alliance. She concluded that it would be too early to comment further on the meeting's outcome: PTI

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: &nbsp;Shiv Sena (UBT) cautious on Raj-Fadnavis meet&nbsp;
The ruling Mahayuti coalition includes the BJP, Shiv Sena, and NCP. However, the Shiv Sena (UBT), a strong critic of the BJP, reacted cautiously to the meeting between Devendra Fadnavis and Raj Thackeray. Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Kishori Pednekar suggested the meeting's reason was unknown, but noted that a large majority (90-95 Percent) of both Shiv Sena (UBT) and MNS workers believe their parties should form an alliance. She concluded that it would be too early to comment further on the meeting's outcome: PTI

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Amidst Thackeray reconciliation buzz, Shirsat renews call for MNS-Mahayuti alliance
The recent meeting between Raj Thackeray and Devendra Fadnavis occurred amidst ongoing speculation about a possible reconciliation between the estranged Thackeray cousins, Raj and Uddhav, who leads the opposition Shiv Sena (UBT). Addressing this, Shiv Sena cabinet member Sanjay Shirsat remarked on the unpredictable nature of politics and the necessity of alliances for party growth. He reiterated a previous offer for Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) president Raj Thackeray to join the BJP-led Mahayuti coalition, suggesting that Raj Thackeray's popularity could significantly aid in the upcoming civic body elections, expressing this as a direct request from the Mahayuti: PTI

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Amidst Thackeray reconciliation buzz, Shirsat renews call for MNS-Mahayuti alliance
The recent meeting between Raj Thackeray and Devendra Fadnavis occurred amidst ongoing speculation about a possible reconciliation between the estranged Thackeray cousins, Raj and Uddhav, who leads the opposition Shiv Sena (UBT). Addressing this, Shiv Sena cabinet member Sanjay Shirsat remarked on the unpredictable nature of politics and the necessity of alliances for party growth. He reiterated a previous offer for Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) president Raj Thackeray to join the BJP-led Mahayuti coalition, suggesting that Raj Thackeray's popularity could significantly aid in the upcoming civic body elections, expressing this as a direct request from the Mahayuti: PTI

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Shirsat urges MNS to join Mahayuti after Raj-Fadnavis meet
Shiv Sena cabinet member Sanjay Shirsat on Thursday stated that Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) president Raj Thackeray should align with the BJP-led Mahayuti coalition. His comments followed Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis's meeting with Raj Thackeray at a luxury hotel earlier in the morning, a meeting that has fuelled speculation of an alliance between the BJP and MNS ahead of the upcoming civic polls in the state: PTI
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Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Shirsat urges MNS to join Mahayuti after Raj-Fadnavis meet
Shiv Sena cabinet member Sanjay Shirsat on Thursday stated that Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) president Raj Thackeray should align with the BJP-led Mahayuti coalition. His comments followed Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis's meeting with Raj Thackeray at a luxury hotel earlier in the morning, a meeting that has fuelled speculation of an alliance between the BJP and MNS ahead of the upcoming civic polls in the state: PTI
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Mumbai News LIVE Updates: &nbsp;Dino Morea's past ED attachment surfaces amidst Mithi river desilting probe originating from 2005 floods 
This crucial desilting plan for the Mithi river, which serves as a vital stormwater drainage channel for Mumbai, was originally conceived by Mumbai civic authorities following the devastating 2005 floods that brought the city to a standstill: PTI
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Mumbai News LIVE Updates: &nbsp;Dino Morea's past ED attachment surfaces amidst Mithi river desilting probe originating from 2005 floods
This crucial desilting plan for the Mithi river, which serves as a vital stormwater drainage channel for Mumbai, was originally conceived by Mumbai civic authorities following the devastating 2005 floods that brought the city to a standstill: PTI
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Mumbai News LIVE Updates: &nbsp;ED case rooted in EOW FIR, political control of BMC under scrutiny
The case also brings into focus the political control of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), as the cash-rich civic body was controlled by the Uddhav Thackeray-led undivided Shiv Sena from 1997 until the party's split in 2022, after which the state government, then headed by Eknath Shinde, took charge following the expiry of the general body: PTI

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: &nbsp;ED case rooted in EOW FIR, political control of BMC under scrutiny
The case also brings into focus the political control of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), as the cash-rich civic body was controlled by the Uddhav Thackeray-led undivided Shiv Sena from 1997 until the party's split in 2022, after which the state government, then headed by Eknath Shinde, took charge following the expiry of the general body: PTI

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: ED probes Rs 65 Cr Mithi river desilting scam, links to BMC's past political control emerge
The ED's case stems from a Mumbai Police Economic Offences Wing (EOW) FIR filed in May against 13 individuals, including contractors and civic officials, for an alleged Rs 65.54 crore scam related to tenders awarded from 2017-2023 for desilting the Mithi river, which serves as a crucial stormwater drainage channel for Mumbai. The investigation, conducted under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), also draws attention to the fact that the Uddhav Thackeray-led undivided Shiv Sena controlled the BMC from 1997 until the party's split in 2022, after which the civic body was overseen by the state government, then headed by Eknath Shinde: PTI

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: ED probes Rs 65 Cr Mithi river desilting scam, links to BMC's past political control emerge
The ED's case stems from a Mumbai Police Economic Offences Wing (EOW) FIR filed in May against 13 individuals, including contractors and civic officials, for an alleged Rs 65.54 crore scam related to tenders awarded from 2017-2023 for desilting the Mithi river, which serves as a crucial stormwater drainage channel for Mumbai. The investigation, conducted under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), also draws attention to the fact that the Uddhav Thackeray-led undivided Shiv Sena controlled the BMC from 1997 until the party's split in 2022, after which the civic body was overseen by the state government, then headed by Eknath Shinde: PTI

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: ED's Mithi river desilting probe expands to Kochi, PMLA invoked
The searches in Kochi were conducted because Matprop Technical Services Pvt Ltd, a company that supplied desilting equipment to the BMC, is based there. Officials added that the investigation is being conducted under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA): PTI

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: ED's Mithi river desilting probe expands to Kochi, PMLA invoked
The searches in Kochi were conducted because Matprop Technical Services Pvt Ltd, a company that supplied desilting equipment to the BMC, is based there. Officials added that the investigation is being conducted under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA): PTI

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;ED raids precede Dino Morea's appearance in Mithi River desilting scam
Dino Morea responding to a summons for questioning in connection with a money laundering probe linked to an alleged Rs 65 crore Mithi river desilting scam. This appearance follows ED searches conducted on June 6 at over 15 locations in Mumbai and Kochi, Kerala. These raids included premises belonging to Morea in Bandra (West), those linked to his brother Santino, several Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) officials, and contractors, as stated by official sources: PTI

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;ED raids precede Dino Morea's appearance in Mithi River desilting scam
Dino Morea responding to a summons for questioning in connection with a money laundering probe linked to an alleged Rs 65 crore Mithi river desilting scam. This appearance follows ED searches conducted on June 6 at over 15 locations in Mumbai and Kochi, Kerala. These raids included premises belonging to Morea in Bandra (West), those linked to his brother Santino, several Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) officials, and contractors, as stated by official sources: PTI

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: BMC boosts education with BaLA murals, infrastructure upgrades 
The civic body also unveiled initiatives under the BaLA (Building as Learning Aid) method, introducing mural-based learning and improving school infrastructure, including repairs, furniture and timely distribution of books, uniforms and essentials. Under the "Nipun" programme, primary education will be prioritised, with digital quality monitoring through the Vinoba Bhave App and regular inspections by guardian officers, the civic body said. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: BMC boosts education with BaLA murals, infrastructure upgrades
The civic body also unveiled initiatives under the BaLA (Building as Learning Aid) method, introducing mural-based learning and improving school infrastructure, including repairs, furniture and timely distribution of books, uniforms and essentials. Under the "Nipun" programme, primary education will be prioritised, with digital quality monitoring through the Vinoba Bhave App and regular inspections by guardian officers, the civic body said. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;Dino Morea appears before ED in Mithi River desilting probe
Bollywood actor Dino Morea appeared before the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in south Mumbai's Ballard Estate on Thursday, responding to a summons for questioning in connection with a money laundering probe. The investigation is linked to an alleged Rs 65 crore Mithi river desilting scam: PTI

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;Dino Morea appears before ED in Mithi River desilting probe
Bollywood actor Dino Morea appeared before the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in south Mumbai's Ballard Estate on Thursday, responding to a summons for questioning in connection with a money laundering probe. The investigation is linked to an alleged Rs 65 crore Mithi river desilting scam: PTI

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Ward-level emergency rooms activated with multi-departmental teams 
Emergency rooms have also been activated in Kalyan-Dombivli ward offices, with specially assigned multi-departmental teams. An NDRF team has already arrived to coordinate disaster response and awareness, an official said. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Ward-level emergency rooms activated with multi-departmental teams
Emergency rooms have also been activated in Kalyan-Dombivli ward offices, with specially assigned multi-departmental teams. An NDRF team has already arrived to coordinate disaster response and awareness, an official said. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;24x7 emergency control room active for monsoon, says KDMC Commissioner&nbsp; 
On monsoon preparedness, KDMC Commissioner said a 24x7 emergency control room is operational at the municipal headquarters, with deputy commissioner-level officers on night duty. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;24x7 emergency control room active for monsoon, says KDMC Commissioner&nbsp;
On monsoon preparedness, KDMC Commissioner said a 24x7 emergency control room is operational at the municipal headquarters, with deputy commissioner-level officers on night duty. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: KDMC gears up with isolation beds, testing kits for COVID-19 
As part of COVID-19 preparedness, 10 isolation beds have been kept ready at the Bai Rukmini Bai Hospital and five at the Shastri Nagar Hospital, and RT-PCR and antigen testing kits are available, KDMC Commissioner Abhinav Goyal stated. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: KDMC gears up with isolation beds, testing kits for COVID-19
As part of COVID-19 preparedness, 10 isolation beds have been kept ready at the Bai Rukmini Bai Hospital and five at the Shastri Nagar Hospital, and RT-PCR and antigen testing kits are available, KDMC Commissioner Abhinav Goyal stated. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: COVID-19 death toll rises to 21 since January 
Of the new infections, 34 were recorded in Mumbai, one in Thane district, seven in Thane Municipal Corporation limits, five in Navi Mumbai, one in Kalyan Municipal Corporation, four in Pune district, 44 in Pune Municipal Corporation, seven in Pimpri Chinchwad, one in Sangli, two in Sangli Municipal Corporation and one in Nagpur Municipal Corporation. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: COVID-19 death toll rises to 21 since January
Of the new infections, 34 were recorded in Mumbai, one in Thane district, seven in Thane Municipal Corporation limits, five in Navi Mumbai, one in Kalyan Municipal Corporation, four in Pune district, 44 in Pune Municipal Corporation, seven in Pimpri Chinchwad, one in Sangli, two in Sangli Municipal Corporation and one in Nagpur Municipal Corporation. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;Pothole app enables 24x7 tracking by 227 ward engineers 
The complaints will be tracked by the 227 secondary engineers appointed per electoral ward and will be tracked around the clock. The app also provides a workflow of the open tasks with preset deadlines for closing the complaints. Citizens will be able to track the status of their complaints as &lsquo;Open&rsquo;, &lsquo;In Progress&rsquo;, or &lsquo;Resolved&rsquo;. &ldquo;Citizens can also reopen a complaint within 24 hours in case they are not satisfied with the resolution on the ground,&rdquo; another official said. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/fed-up-of-potshots-bmc-launches-citizen-app-to-fix-potholes-23566206" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Read more</a>.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;Pothole app enables 24x7 tracking by 227 ward engineers
The complaints will be tracked by the 227 secondary engineers appointed per electoral ward and will be tracked around the clock. The app also provides a workflow of the open tasks with preset deadlines for closing the complaints. Citizens will be able to track the status of their complaints as &lsquo;Open&rsquo;, &lsquo;In Progress&rsquo;, or &lsquo;Resolved&rsquo;. &ldquo;Citizens can also reopen a complaint within 24 hours in case they are not satisfied with the resolution on the ground,&rdquo; another official said. Read more.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: BMC&rsquo;s new app auto geo-tags pothole complaints for faster action 
The Pothole Quickfix application requires only three to four clicks for citizens to register complaints, the official added. &nbsp;&ldquo;In the earlier applications, citizens would have to add the location of the photos they uploaded along with their complaints. On the contrary, through this mobile application, photos will automatically get geo-tagged with the latitude and the longitude, taking into account the location of the mobile phone that has been used to log into the app,&rdquo; said the BMC official.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: BMC&rsquo;s new app auto geo-tags pothole complaints for faster action
The Pothole Quickfix application requires only three to four clicks for citizens to register complaints, the official added. &nbsp;&ldquo;In the earlier applications, citizens would have to add the location of the photos they uploaded along with their complaints. On the contrary, through this mobile application, photos will automatically get geo-tagged with the latitude and the longitude, taking into account the location of the mobile phone that has been used to log into the app,&rdquo; said the BMC official.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Old BMC apps scrapped post-monsoon, new ones based on feedback 
&ldquo;The older mobile applications or digital portals become outdated, so they are scrapped after their use during the respective monsoon. We have also taken consistent feedback from citizens about user-friendly features, and these have been incorporated in the plans,&rdquo; a senior civic official said.&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Old BMC apps scrapped post-monsoon, new ones based on feedback
&ldquo;The older mobile applications or digital portals become outdated, so they are scrapped after their use during the respective monsoon. We have also taken consistent feedback from citizens about user-friendly features, and these have been incorporated in the plans,&rdquo; a senior civic official said.&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;BMC&rsquo;s decade-long digital drive to fix potholes continues 
In 2019, BMC launched a digital portal called &lsquo;My BMC Pothole Fixit&rsquo;, which was also used by the civic body during the monsoon season of 2024 to enable citizens to register complaints about potholes. In 2014, the &lsquo;MCGM 24X7&rsquo; mobile application was launched to monitor roads, and in 2011, the &lsquo;Voice of Citizens&rsquo; digital portal was launched to connect with citizens for pothole complaints.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;BMC&rsquo;s decade-long digital drive to fix potholes continues
In 2019, BMC launched a digital portal called &lsquo;My BMC Pothole Fixit&rsquo;, which was also used by the civic body during the monsoon season of 2024 to enable citizens to register complaints about potholes. In 2014, the &lsquo;MCGM 24X7&rsquo; mobile application was launched to monitor roads, and in 2011, the &lsquo;Voice of Citizens&rsquo; digital portal was launched to connect with citizens for pothole complaints.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: New apps, same problem? BMC&rsquo;s ongoing digital push for complaints 
The BMC typically monitors pothole complaints that citizens submit via social media and through the local ward office&rsquo;s control rooms. However, over the past few years, the civic body has frequently developed new digital portals or mobile applications in an attempt to streamline citizens&rsquo; complaints.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: New apps, same problem? BMC&rsquo;s ongoing digital push for complaints
The BMC typically monitors pothole complaints that citizens submit via social media and through the local ward office&rsquo;s control rooms. However, over the past few years, the civic body has frequently developed new digital portals or mobile applications in an attempt to streamline citizens&rsquo; complaints.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: BMC launches &lsquo;Pothole Quickfix&rsquo; app for faster complaint redressal 
In an attempt to streamline pothole complaints and their quick resolution, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has launched yet another mobile application, Pothole Quickfix. The application was launched in the first week of June and is now available for download for all citizens of Mumbai.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: BMC launches &lsquo;Pothole Quickfix&rsquo; app for faster complaint redressal
In an attempt to streamline pothole complaints and their quick resolution, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has launched yet another mobile application, Pothole Quickfix. The application was launched in the first week of June and is now available for download for all citizens of Mumbai.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;RCB felicitated at Vidhana Soudha hours before stadium stampede 
The Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) team was officially felicitated by the Karnataka government on the grand steps of Vidhana Soudha (State Assembly) on June 4, before the stampede incident occurred at the Chinnaswamy Stadium. (ANI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;RCB felicitated at Vidhana Soudha hours before stadium stampede
The Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) team was officially felicitated by the Karnataka government on the grand steps of Vidhana Soudha (State Assembly) on June 4, before the stampede incident occurred at the Chinnaswamy Stadium. (ANI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;BJP plays politics over tragedies, says CM Siddaramaiah 
"40-50 people died in a stampede at Kumbh Mela. Did they demand the Chief Minister's resignation then? A bridge collapsed on the day of the inauguration, and 140 people died. Did they demand the Prime Minister's resignation then?" CM Siddaramaiah asked while talking to reporters here. "The BJP has a habit of misleading people by telling lies and demanding resignations. The BJP does politics in everything," Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said. (ANI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;BJP plays politics over tragedies, says CM Siddaramaiah
"40-50 people died in a stampede at Kumbh Mela. Did they demand the Chief Minister's resignation then? A bridge collapsed on the day of the inauguration, and 140 people died. Did they demand the Prime Minister's resignation then?" CM Siddaramaiah asked while talking to reporters here. "The BJP has a habit of misleading people by telling lies and demanding resignations. The BJP does politics in everything," Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said. (ANI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Siddaramaiah slams BJP over silence on Kumbh Mela stampede 
Chief Minister Siddaramaiah questioned why the BJP had not demanded the resignation of Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath when a stampede occurred during the Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj earlier this year. (ANI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Siddaramaiah slams BJP over silence on Kumbh Mela stampede
Chief Minister Siddaramaiah questioned why the BJP had not demanded the resignation of Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath when a stampede occurred during the Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj earlier this year. (ANI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;Athawale demands Karnataka CM&rsquo;s resignation over Mahakumbh stampede deaths 
"After the Mahakumbh stampede, Congress demands UP CM's resignation. It is the job of the Opposition to demand resignations. Just like them, we are also demanding resignation (of CM Siddaramaiah). There was a need to manage the crowd, but they did not succeed in doing so, which resulted in the deaths of many. This is why the Chief Minister should resign," Athawale said. (ANI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;Athawale demands Karnataka CM&rsquo;s resignation over Mahakumbh stampede deaths
"After the Mahakumbh stampede, Congress demands UP CM's resignation. It is the job of the Opposition to demand resignations. Just like them, we are also demanding resignation (of CM Siddaramaiah). There was a need to manage the crowd, but they did not succeed in doing so, which resulted in the deaths of many. This is why the Chief Minister should resign," Athawale said. (ANI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Ramdas reiterated BJP's demand for Siddaramaiah's resignation 
"It was the job of the Opposition to demand resignation in such incidents," said Ramdas Athawale. He added that the Opposition parties in Karnataka were demanding CM Siddaramaiah's resignation for similar reasons Congress asked for the resignation of Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath in the wake of the Mahakumbh stampede. (ANI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Ramdas reiterated BJP's demand for Siddaramaiah's resignation
"It was the job of the Opposition to demand resignation in such incidents," said Ramdas Athawale. He added that the Opposition parties in Karnataka were demanding CM Siddaramaiah's resignation for similar reasons Congress asked for the resignation of Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath in the wake of the Mahakumbh stampede. (ANI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Congress made demands earlier, says Athawale
"Congress has made similar demands earlier. Mallikarjun Kharge is not right in saying that it is not right to demand the CM's resignation," Athawale stated. (ANI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Congress made demands earlier, says Athawale
"Congress has made similar demands earlier. Mallikarjun Kharge is not right in saying that it is not right to demand the CM's resignation," Athawale stated. (ANI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Maharashtra government issues helpline numbers after Ahmedabad plane crash
On Thursday, the Maharashtra government released three helpline numbers for relatives of victims involved in the London-bound Air India flight crash in Ahmedabad. These numbers&mdash;022-22027990, 022-22794229, and 9321587143&mdash;were issued by the Disaster Management Cell located in the Mantralaya, the state secretariat. We are closing the LIVE blog now

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