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Mumbai New Updates: City reports 575 new COVID cases in the last 24 hours

THE TIMES OF INDIA | Jun 15, 2021, 23:09:09 IST

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Mumbai New Updates: City reports 575 new COVID cases in the last 24 hours

The financial capital saw 529 infections on Monday, pushing the caseload to 7,17,108. Now, there are 15,550 active cases in the city. Also, Dharavi on Monday recorded zero COVID-19 cases. The Bombay High Court on Monday gave the Maharashtra government time till June 22 to take an appropriate decision on door-to-door COVID-19 vaccination for the elderly and disabled. Meanwhile, it will no longer be mandatory in Maharashtra for candidates to crowd up at the RTOs to get a learner's driving licence - it will now be available online, sitting at home. Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray on Monday launched the first-ever Online Learner's Licence system, based on the Aadhaar card.

12:37 (IST) Jun 15

IMD predicts 'intense spells of rains' in Mumbai's Colaba, CST and Worli areas for the next 2-3 hours

The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) Mumbai has predicted 'intense spells of rains' in Mumbai for the next two to three hours today (June 15). Head of SID at the Climate Research and Services Pune, K. S. Hosalikar tweeted, "Mumbai, there is a possibility of some intense spells of rains mainly towards city side, Colaba, CST, Worli and adjoining parts for coming two-three hours. Please watch IMD Updates. Panvel and around also watch for intense spells."

12:29 (IST) Jun 15

Maharashtra vaccination update

Till yesterday, 2 crores 62 lakh 28 thousand 451 citizens were vaccinated in Maharashtra. On 14 June, 2,92,140 beneficiaries were vaccinated.

12:25 (IST) Jun 15

Petrol, diesel prices remain unchanged today

The Oil marketing companies paused the hike in fuel prices on Tuesday providing respite to people already burdened with all time high petrol and diesel retail rates. Accordingly, the price of petrol continues to remain at Rs 96.41 per litre and diesel at Rs 87.28 per litre in Delhi.

12:03 (IST) Jun 15

Mehul Choksi's UK lawyer Michael Polack: There has been a lot of propaganda

There has been a lot of propaganda against him. Circumstances demonstrating that the Indian govt wants Mr. Choksi. There were proceedings in Antigua for him to be extradited to India, are undergoing and will last for another 5-6 years.

11:58 (IST) Jun 15

Bombay HC adjourns plea by Kangana Ranaut for her passport renewal to next Tuesday.

No orders or relief today. Counsel for the complainant raises a preliminary objection to her plea.

11:57 (IST) Jun 15

BJP uses Ayodhya land row to snub Shiv Sena

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has slammed Shiv Sena over party leader and Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Raut's remark over the allegations of corruption in the land purchased by the Ram Janmabhoomi Trust in Ayodhya.

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11:14 (IST) Jun 15

Mock drill

A mock drill conducted in front of Director General RPF, New Delhi, and other Senior railway authorities at Masunda lake in Thane. Photo: Anil Shinde

10:21 (IST) Jun 15

State issues circular for schools/colleges for new academic year

50 per cent teachers mandatory in schools, 100 per cent in colleges to conduct online classes. Class 10 and 12 all teachers to be present (school/colleges) for assessment works. Lack of trains for travel remains a key issue.

10:03 (IST) Jun 15

Thane: Marathi actor held for post against Cabinet Minister Eknath Shinde

Thane: The city police arrested a 37-year-old small-time Marathi actor on Sunday for allegedly posting defamatory content about Thane guardian minister and cabinet minister Eknath Shinde on social media. Police said the accused has been identified as Mayuresh Kotkar, resident of Balkum in Thane. Based on a complaint by Sena corporator Yogesh Jankar, police have registered a case against the accused.

10:03 (IST) Jun 15

FIR against 3 men for allegedly raping female cop in Mumbai

An FIR has been registered at Mumbai's Meghwadi Police Station, Powai against three men for allegedly raping a female assistant police inspector.In a statement issued on Monday, police said the main accused raped the female assistant police inspector on the pretext of marriage and recorded the act to blackmail her."The main accused hails from Aurangabad. He came in contact with the woman cop through a social networking site and they developed a relationship. The accused came to the Powai area in Mumbai to meet the victim and promised to marry her. The accused then allegedly captured their intimate moments between them in a video and later started harassing and blackmailing her along with his two friends," the police statement said. (ANI)

09:25 (IST) Jun 15

Today’s Weather forecast: Light to moderate rain or thundershowers in city and suburbs

High tide of 4.15 mtr expected at 3:30 pm | Low tide of 1.97 mtr expected at 9:30 pm

09:11 (IST) Jun 15

Maharashtra: Biker falls into nullah, dies

An unidentified motorcycle rider died after he fell into a nullah near a mall here in Maharashtra on Tuesday morning, a civic official said. A Thane Municipal Corporation (TMC) official said the incident occurred around 6 am in the Wagle Estate area and it seems the rider was drunk.His body was fished out by Fire Department personnel, the official said.

09:04 (IST) Jun 15

Antibody test post-vax not recommended: ICMR-NIV

PUNE: Forty-five-year-old Avinash was taken aback when his Covid antibody test came negative despite taking both vaccine doses, while Bhumika (30) got elated when the test found her with optimum levels of antibodies after taking the first shot.

08:57 (IST) Jun 15

Focus on Mumbai slums, as BMC gears up for the third wave: Suresh Kakani

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08:50 (IST) Jun 15

Thane: Special vaccination session for people going abroad for studies, work; check the list of centres here

The Thane Municipal Corporation (TMC) is holding a special Covid-19 vaccination session for people who are travelling abroad for studies, work, and those participating in Tokyo Olympics.

08:22 (IST) Jun 15

Mumbai: Check the list of Covid-19 vaccination centres functioning today

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has informed that the vaccination in the city will take place for people above the age of 45.Releasing the list of vaccination centres, BMC said that the first and second dose of Covishield will be administered to 45+, however, the first dose will be given to 50 per cent and the second dose to 50 per cent of people.

07:43 (IST) Jun 15

Retired Mumbai cop shoots 2 sons, one critical

A retired Mumbai Police officer allegedly shot at his two young sons at their home in Airoli, leaving them injured. The condition of the elder son is said to be 'critical'.

07:39 (IST) Jun 15

Two person burned after they got in touch with a high tension wire while putting plastic sheet on roof of their house in Bhandup. Photo: Sanjay Hadkar

07:35 (IST) Jun 15

Why Uddhav Thackeray checked the expiry date on his own driving licence as he launched a new online process for learners' licences

Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray on Monday remembered his old days as he launched the online process for getting a learner's driving licence.The initiative will not only reduce footfalls at RTOs but will also decrease the burden on the administration and save time and money for both citizens and the government.

07:34 (IST) Jun 15

At 94 lakh, 2nd highest vax shots in Mumbai yesterday

MUMBAI: On Monday, when the city recorded its second-highest single-day turnout (93,997), BMC decided to increase the number of vaccine beneficiaries in each centre. On June 8, the highest-ever turnout of 96,860 was recorded.

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