Mumbai News Live Updates (December 29, 2023): Maharashtra reported a total of 129 new Covid-19 cases today. The total tests conducted today are 13,002. Maharashtra on Thursday reported 117 new Covid-19 cases in the last 24 hours, bringing the total count of active cases to 369. The first meeting of the Covid task force was also held on Thursday, where vulnerable groups were advised to strictly adhere to Covid-appropriate behaviour, especially during the festive season.
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In other news, Maratha activist Manoj Jarange-Patil has threatened to organise a mega rally in Mumbai on January 20 demanding the state government to provide reservation to the Maratha community. A delegation has arrived in Mumbai on today, surveying potential rally venues, such as Shivaji Park and BKC Ground, while also seeking police permission for it.
Weather updates: Several pockets of the city were covered in a blanket of smog throughout Thursday. Weather experts added that the city can expect elevated AQI until the next course of wind reversal. IMD scientists have said that while the city will experience temperatures between the range of 20 and 22 degrees in the next few days
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