Shiv Sena steps up outreach to women voters through various initiatives
With an eye on the upcoming BMC elections, the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena is gearing…
Ishaan Khatter says he could not afford to study abroad: Was raised middle-class
Actor Ishaan Khatter, who was last seen in Homebound, recently opened up about his humble beginnings and the financial struggles his family faced during his childhood. Raised by a single mother, Ishaan reflected on growing up in a middle-class home and how his mother, actor Neelima Azeem, worked hard to give him and his family…
Shiv Sena steps up outreach to women voters through various initiatives
With an eye on the upcoming BMC elections, the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena is gearing up with a focused strategy to engage women voters, who have emerged as a decisive force in recent polls. According to a statement released by the Shiv Sena, during the state assembly elections held last year, women in Mumbai recorded…
Kareena Kapoor thinks hubby Saif Ali Khan is the ‘coolest ever’ for THIS reason
Actress Kareena Kapoor opened up about her admiration for husband Saif Ali Khan, calling him the ‘coolest ever.’ On Monday, Bebo took to her Instagram handle and posted a candid photo of Saif where he is seen sitting with a guitar. The image features the actor, clad in his casuals, sporting stylish sunglasses and holding…
Maharashtra announces Rs 31,628-crore relief package for rain-hit farmers
The Maharashtra government on Monday announced a Rs 31,628-crore relief package to compensate farmers and citizens affected by the recent heavy rains and floods. The government assured that the entire relief package will be disbursed before Diwali. Addressing a press conference with his deputy Eknath Shinde, Chief Minister (CM) Devendra Fadnavis said all the farmers…
Thane to face 24-hour water cut on October 9 due to maintenance work
The Thane Municipal Corporation (TMC) on Tuesday announced that several parts of the city will face a complete water supply shutdown on Thursday, October 9, due to urgent maintenance and upgradation work being carried out by the Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation (MIDC). According to the civic body, the MIDC will undertake essential repair and improvement…
India’s sex ratio at birth improved with 917 females per 1000 males in 2021-23
Strengthening the Pre-Conception and Pre-Natal Diagnostic Techniques (Prohibition of Sex Selection) Act has led to an improvement in the Sex Ratio at Birth (SRB), with 917 females per 1,000 males recorded in 2021-23, said Aradhana Patnaik, Additional Secretary & Mission Director (NHM), Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, on Monday, October 6. Speaking at a…
Mumbai docs see 60 pct rise in spine issues among women post-pregnancy, adults
Mumbai doctors are concerned due to the alarming rise in spine health issues among women after pregnancy and even adults. Once considered a problem of older age, early-onset back pain is giving a tough time to everyone. Sedentary lifestyles, long hours of screen use, and poor posture habits are putting the spine under constant strain,…
Maratha morcha: HC refuses to grant interim stay on state`s Kunbi certificate GR
The Bombay High Court (HC) on Tuesday declined to grant an interim stay on petitions challenging the Maharashtra government`s decision to issue Kunbi caste certificates to Maratha community members who can prove their OBC lineage, news agency PTI reported. Five petitions, filed by various OBC groups and members, argued that the move would effectively include…
Thane man sentenced to life imprisonment for assaulting wife, son with sickle
A court in Maharashtra`s Thane District has sentenced a 43-year-old man to life imprisonment for brutally attacking his wife and son with a sickle six years ago, news agency PTI reported. Additional Session Judge GG Bhansali observed that the 28 injuries sustained by the wife were inconsistent with the defence’s claim that they occurred after…
Ajit Pawar hails CJI Gavai as ‘pride of Maharashtra’, condemns attack in court
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar has said that a lawyer`s attempt to attack Chief Justice of India BR Gavai, the “pride of Maharashtra”, is condemnable and there is no place for such incidents in a democracy, reported news agency PTI. The opposition NCP (SP) on Tuesday staged a protest in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, condemning the…
Zubeen Garg death probe: SIT discovers transactions worth Rs 1 crore
During the ongoing investigation into Zubeen Garg`s death, the Special Investigation Team (SIT) discovered a major cash transaction of around Rs 1 crore in the bank accounts of two of the singer`s personal security officers (PSOs). Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma stated that the state government has requested that the Enforcement Directorate and the…
Gutka worth Rs 17.5 lakh seized en route from Gujarat to Mumbai, one arrested
Police have seized the banned gutka valued at Rs 17.53 lakh while it was being smuggled from Gujarat to Mumbai in a truck and arrested one person in this connection, an official said on Tuesday, reported news agency PTI. Acting on a tip-off, the local crime branch intercepted the truck at Manor on the Mumbai-Ahmedabad…
Mahesh Bhatt recalls traumatic childhood incident that left an emotional scar
Filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt is known for his unfiltered honesty when speaking about life, love, and pain. Recently, in a heartfelt conversation with his daughter and actress Pooja Bhatt, he opened up about one of the most traumatic memories from his childhood, an experience that, he says, shaped the man he became. Mahesh Bhatt recalls traumatic…
Sunny Kaushal can’t wait to be the ‘fun chachu’ to Katrina-Vicky’s baby
Katrina Kaif and Vicky Kaushal are over the moon as the couple if all set to welcome their first child. After they announced pregnancy, fans and industry friends showered love and blessings on the couple. Recently, Vicky’s brother Sunny Kaushal expressed how the family is excited to welcome the little one. Now, he gushed over…
Modi–Starmer Summit in Mumbai on Oct 9: What you need to know
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be on a two-day visit to Maharashtra from October 8–9, during which he will inaugurate key infrastructure projects, including the Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA), and host UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer in Mumbai for bilateral engagements. Major inaugurations in Navi Mumbai and Mumbai On October 8, PM Modi…
Maharashtra minister Ganesh Naik says 10 per cent of officials lack competence
Maharashtra minister and BJP leader Ganesh Naik has claimed 10 per cent of officials in the administration are “incompetent”, and asserted that a strong sense of duty will eliminate the need for public grievance forums like `janata darbar`, reported news agency PTI. Naik was speaking to reporters on Monday after holding the `janata darbar` (public…
DYK? Rajesh Khanna-Amitabh Bachchan’s rivalry left Rajat Bedi’s dad in debt
Rajat’s Bedi father, Narendra Bedi, was a renowned filmmaker in the 70s and 80s. he worked on films like Benaam, Bandhan, Adalat among many others with superstars like Rajesh Khanna and Amitabh Bachchan. However, Rajesh Khanna and Amitabh Bachchan’s rivalry and closure of films led to financial losses which left his father succumbing to Alcohol….
PM Modi in Maharashtra from Oct 8: What you need to know
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Maharashtra on October 8–9, marking a major event in the state’s infrastructure and international engagement calendar. During his visit, the Prime Minister will inaugurate key projects in Mumbai and Navi Mumbai and host the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Keir Starmer. PM Modi to Inaugurate Navi Mumbai International…
Twinkle Khanna shares throwback with Bobby Deol celebrating 30 years of Barsaat
Firsts are always special. No matter how far an actor`s journey takes them, their debut film remains unforgettable. In her latest Instagram post, Twinkle Khanna highlighted just how special Barsaat is to her, as it marked her entry into the world of lights, camera, and action. On the 30th anniversary of `Barsaat`, Twinkle shared a…
Jackie Shroff remembers Vinod Khanna on his birth anniversary
Actor Jackie Shroff has remembered late star Vinod Khanna on his 79th birth anniversary on Monday and also celebrated 19 years of his 2006 supernatural comedy film “Bhoot Unkle.” Jackie took to his Instagram stories, where he shared a photo-collage of the debonair actor Vinod Khanna, who was often referred to as the “Sexy Sanyasi” in…
Rhea Kapoor pens heartfelt note for husband Karan Boolani on his birthday
Filmmaker Rhea Kapoor thanked hubby Karan Boolani for “always being my rock” as he turned a year older on Monday. Marking the special day, the `Veere Di Wedding` maker uploaded a few unseen moments from Karan`s birthday celebration on social media, accompanied by some other fond memories of the couple over the years. …
Shah Rukh Khan laughed at Samay Raina`s t-shirt taking dig at Aryan
Comedian Samay Raina was among the many who attended the star-studded premiere of Aryan Khan`s debut directorial, The Ba***ds of Bollywood, last month. Shah Rukh Khan`s son made his entry into the film industry with a Netflix web series that quickly became the talk of the town. While several celebrities and influencers turned up for…
Ananya Panday poses with Pedro Pascal at Chanel event in Paris, check out
Bollywood star Ananya Panday is currently in Paris to attend an event by the luxury brand Chanel. The actress is the global face of the brand from India. A viral video from the event shows her posing and chatting with Hollywood star Pedro Pascal. When Ananya met Pedro In the viral clip, Ananya can be…
Navi Mumbai credit society employees booked for duping farmers of Rs 14.59 lakh
Police have registered a case against the chairman and staff of a co-operative credit society for allegedly cheating a group of farmers of Rs 14.59 lakh by promising them a loan for a joint land purchase in Navi Mumbai, officials said on Tuesday, reported news agency PTI. A group of 14 farmers had jointly purchased…
Government: 99 pct drop in prevalence rate of leprosy in India in last 44 years
India has seen a remarkable success in control of leprosy, with a 99 per cent drop in prevalence rate per 10,000 population and 98 per cent reduction in cases under treatment over a span of 44 years, according to the government. As per an official statement, India in 2025 had a prevalence rate of…
Maharashtra floods in September destroyed crops across 68 lakh hectares
Crops on 68.69 lakh hectares were destroyed across Maharashtra due to heavy rainfall and floods in September, which severely affected Marathwada and adjoining regions, an official has said, reported news agency PTI. The government is preparing a proposal to be sent to the Centre seeking financial assistance for the affected farmers, the official from the…
WHO sets new guidelines tackling deaths from excessive bleeding after childbirth
The World Health Organization (WHO) has issued new guidelines to prevent, diagnose, and treat postpartum haemorrhage (PPH), which causes excessive bleeding after childbirth, to millions of women across the globe. The maternal health guidelines, co-published with the International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics (FIGO) and the International Confederation of Midwives, highlight the urgent need for…
"Attempt to throw shoe at Constitution of India": Raut condemns attack on CJI
Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut on Tuesday condemned the attempt to throw an object at Chief Justice of India (CJI) BR Gavai, calling it an attack on the Constitution of India, reported news agency ANI. Raut claimed the incident wasn`t just about the CJI but a broader reflection of the current political climate, where…
Reservoir levels in Mumbai reach 99.04 per cent, nearing full capacity
The water levels in lakes supplying drinking water to Mumbai have risen following heavy rainfall in their catchment areas. According to Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) data, the combined stock in the seven reservoirs that provide water to the city now stands at 99.04 per cent. As per the BMC on Tuesday (October 7), the collective…
Mumbai weather updates: Cloudy skies with light to moderate rain likely
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast a generally cloudy sky over Mumbai with a possibility of light to moderate rain or thundershowers across the city and suburbs on Tuesday. The IMD`s Santacruz observatory recorded a maximum temperature of 31.7 degrees Celsius and a minimum of 23.9 degrees Celsius on Tuesday. Meanwhile, the Colaba observatory…
Shilpa Shetty records statement in Rs 60 crore fraud case
Actress Shilpa Shetty and her husband, Raj Kundra, have been at the centre of several controversies over the years. The couple is now grabbing headlines for Rs 60 crore fraud case filed against them. After Raj recorded his statement few days back, his wife and actress Shilpa Shetty has recorded her statement with Mumbai Police’s…
Mumbai: Over 1000 cops to be deployed for Global Fintech Fest in BKC
With the Global Fintech Fest (GFF) 2025 set to be held at Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC) from October 7 to 9, the Mumbai Police will deploy over 1000 personnel, including more than 100 traffic policemen, to manage the expected footfall of 35,000 delegates, senior officials confirmed. Despite the anticipated crowd and pressure on vehicular movement,…
`NMIA to handle 90 million passengers per year by 2036`, says CIDCO chairman
City and Industrial Development Corporation (CIDCO) Vice-Chairman and Managing Director Vijay Singhal, at a recent press conference, stated that the total passenger capacity of Navi Mumbai International Airport would be 90 million passengers per annum (MPPA) once it is fully operational with four fully functional terminals by 2036. With such high capacity, the airport would…
Maharashtra police circulate Lalita Kumari verdict to enforce FIR guidelines
Acting on directives of the Maharashtra State Police Complaint Authority (MSPCA), the Director General of Police (DGP) office has issued a circular instructing all 11 police commissionerates and units across the state to circulate the ‘Lalita Kumari vs State of UP and others’ Supreme Court judgment and ensure strict adherence to FIR registration guidelines. MSPCA,…
Three months after BEST bus accident; BMC yet to reinstall bus stop signage
Over three months after a BEST bus rammed into a bus stop signage outside August Kranti Maidan at Grant Road, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) is yet to reinstall it. The bus stop, located on the traffic island opposite the maidan’s main gate, also houses the 19th-century statue of Nusserwanji Maneckji Petit. Without the signage,…
Mumbai University distance MA students await semester 1 results
The University of Mumbai‘s Centre for Distance and Online Education (CDOE) has begun facing roadbumps in the maiden voyage of its new National Education Police (NEP)-integrated master’s courses. Nearly 30 of the 86 students from the MA Geography distance courses have still not received the results of their Semester I exams, which were conducted in…
Construction of Thane-Borivli twin-tube tunnel under SGNP to begin in December
Work on the ambitious Thane–Borivli twin-tube tunnel is finally set to gather pace, with construction expected to begin this December beneath the Sanjay Gandhi National Park (SGNP). Estimated at Rs 16,600 crore, the project will directly link the Western Express Highway in Borivli with the Eastern Express Highway via Ghodbunder Road, slashing travel time between the…
MU staff on brink as pension delayed since 8 years
Starting October 6, the Mumbai University Karmachari Sangh began a protest in support of nearly 127 non-teaching staffers who are yet to receive their pension and fiscal benefits despite retiring eight years ago. Starting off as a silent protest, the union movement is to turn into a hunger strike if the issue is not resolved…
Cricket rivalry turns violent in Mulund, five men booked for attacking friends
What began as a harmless cricket tiff a year ago turned into a violent showdown in Mulund Colony late on Sunday night, when five men allegedly attacked a local businessman and his friends with blades and stones, leaving three injured. Five accused have been booked. Police said the incident took place around 11.30 pm at…
Ishaan Khatter reveals brother Shahid Kapoor is proud of Homebound’s Oscar entry
Unexpected is how Ishaan Khatter describes Homebound’s selection as India’s official entry to the Academy Awards 2026. When the announcement was made on September 19, the actor was miles away, flying from the US to India. “I got the news on the flight WiFi. Immediately, messages started popping up on my phone. It was the…
