In a recent development, Ambedkar has expressed his critiques towards the Congress party, even as Congress remains optimistic about forging an alliance with the Vanchit Bahujan Aghadi (VBA). This political dynamic showcases the complexities and shifting alliances within the current landscape, as both parties navigate their respective challenges and aspirations. As the discussions unfold, it…
Candidates intending to register for the Common Entrance Test (CET) are now required to provide both Aadhaar and APAAR IDs. This new regulation aims to streamline the registration process and ensure the authenticity of applicants. The inclusion of these identification requirements is expected to enhance the transparency and efficiency of the examination procedure. As prospective…
The central government has expressed its disappointment regarding the tepid response to the Pariksha Pe Charcha initiative in Maharashtra. This program, aimed at alleviating exam-related stress among students, has seen lower-than-expected participation rates. Authorities had anticipated a more enthusiastic turnout, emphasizing the importance of engaging with students and parents to foster a supportive environment during…
In today’s fast-paced, always-connected society, the pressure to remain perpetually productive can feel overwhelming. Yet, mental health professionals are increasingly highlighting the risks associated with this mindset. As we near the holiday season, the Christmas break is not merely a time for festivities; it’s a critical period for rejuvenating our cognitive and emotional well-being. Leading…
In a significant development, the chief of the Republican Sena has engaged in a meeting with Eknath Shinde, reaffirming his support for the Shiv Sena. This collaboration marks a crucial step in strengthening political ties and enhancing their shared objectives. The Republican Sena’s backing is expected to bolster Shinde’s leadership and facilitate a united front…
In a tragic incident, a teacher has been taken into custody following the death of a student who collapsed after performing an excessive number of sit-ups. The incident has raised serious concerns about the physical demands placed on students in educational settings. The teacher has since been granted interim bail as investigations continue into the…
The Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena (UBT) and Raj Thackeray’s Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) are likely to formally announce their alliance for the upcoming BMC Elections 2025 on Wednesday. The Mumbai civic elections will be held on January 15. The Shiv Sena (UBT) and MNS on Tuesday, without sharing the details of alliance announcement, announced a…
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Tuesday announced its list of 40 star campaigners for the upcoming BMC Elections 2026 and said that Arvind Kejriwal, Bhagwant Mann and Sanjay Singh are among other party leaders to visit Mumbai for campaigning. According to the list, apart from former Delhi Chief Minister and AAP national convener Kejriwal,…
The Bombay High Court has ruled that preventing someone from feeding stray dogs in non-designated areas does not amount to an offence under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), reported the PTI. A bench comprising Justice Revati Mohite Dere and Justice Sandesh Patil quashed a criminal case registered against a 42-year-old Pune resident who was accused…
The Bombay High Court on Tuesday came down heavily on civic authorities and the pollution control board, stating that while it was not opposed to development or ongoing construction in the city, it expected strict compliance with environmental norms to curb rising air pollution, reported the PTI. A bench comprising Chief Justice Shree Chandrashekhar and…
Central Railway, while sharing Mumbai train updates, on Tuesday said that it will conduct special power blocks from midnight of December 24/25, 2025 to midnight of December 30/31, 2025 in the Panvel-Kalamboli section. An official statement said that during the power blocks, several works will be undertaken. The will include- – Removal of infringements in…
Western Railway, while sharing Mumbai local train updates, on Tuesday announced a list of trains that will be affected during 30-day major block between Kandivali and Borivali in Mumbai. Earlier, the Western Railway had announced a 30-day major block on the Kandivali-Borivali section to carry out work related to the sixth railway line. The block…
Massive fire broke out at a warehouse in a commercial building in Mumbra area of Thane district in Maharashtra on Tuesday evening, officials said, adding that the firefighting operations were underway. According to the Regional Disaster Management Cell (RDMC) of the Thane Municipal Corporation (TMC), the blaze was reported at around 6:06 pm, at the…
The Congress on Tuesday said the recent observations by the Bombay High Court (HC) on air pollution and civic issues in Mumbai have exposed the “inaction and inefficiency” of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led Mahayuti Government in Maharashtra, which is currently running the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) through an administrator, news agency PTI reported. All-India…
Neerja Ghaywan`s Homebound, which has received massive acclaim on the global stage, has now landed in a legal soup. Journalist and author Puja Changoiwala has reportedly initiated legal proceedings against Dharma Productions and Netflix India, claiming that thefilm infringes upon her copyright. This comes at a time when the Neeraj Ghaywan-directed starring Ishaan Khatter, Vishal…
The launch of the Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA) marks a historic moment for Maharashtra and with its first commercial flight scheduled for December 25, 2025, the long-awaited airport is set to become a new gateway for Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR). Developed by the City and Industrial Development Corporation of Maharashtra Ltd. (CIDCO), the airport…
The Bombay High Court refused to grant urgent ad-interim relief to Trimurti Films on Tuesday in a high-stakes copyright battle. The production house had sued Dharma Productions, Saregama India, and rapper Badshah over the alleged unauthorised use of the iconic 1992 song Saat Samundar Paar in the upcoming film Tu Meri Main Tera Main Tera…
The Thane Traffic Police in Maharashtra on Tuesday announced temporary traffic restrictions on heavy vehicles due to road resurfacing work on the Valdhuni flyover, which connects Kalyan East and West in Thane district. The work is being carried out by the Kalyan-Dombivli Municipal Corporation (KDMC) and is scheduled from December 20, 2025 to January 10,…
It`s a special birthday for actor Ahaan Panday. Not only did he mark his acting debut this year, but his film Saiyaara, directed by Mohit Suri, created history at the box office. Headlined by newcomers Ahaan and Aneet, the romantic musical received immense love from the audience, making them two of the most loved actors…
The process of distributing nomination forms for the Thane Municipal Corporation Elections 2025 has begin and on Tuesday, a total of 1,069 nomination forms were issued to prospective candidates across nine ward committees of the civic body, officials said. Election officials appointed at the ward committee level shared the ward-wise details of the nomination forms…
In her three-decade-long career, Madhuri Dixit has delivered classic hits, carving a niche for herself. However, things changed for her when Tezaab was released. While she is regarded as one of the most beautiful actresses of her generation, there was a time she was judged for her looks. In a recent interview, the diva recalled…
A 74-year-old senior citizen allegedly lost control of his car after accidentally pressing the accelerator instead of the brake, ramming into at least 15 vehicles in Powai on December 20. Two people sustained injuries in the incident. The accident occurred around 3.30 pm near the Tata Power premises in Powai. The driver has been identified…
The right to breathe clean air is a fundamental right and fresh air was the need of the hour, the Bombay High Court said on Monday while urging authorities to come up with a solution to address the pollution and odour emanating from Kanjurmarg dumping ground in the metropolis. A bench of Justice G S…
Mumbai Police arrested five members of a well-dressed inter-state gang allegedly involved in mobile phone snatching at the Sunburn Festival 2025 in Sewri. The accused, residents of Delhi and Karnataka, reportedly targeted crowded events, blending in as festival-goers and using hired vehicles to avoid suspicion. The festival, organised by Spacebound Web Lab Pvt Ltd, ran…
Rising star and Bollywood’s newest heartthrob Ahaan Panday is celebrating his 28th birthday today. Ahaan Panday became a household name after the massive success of Saiyaara, which went on to emerge as a blockbuster at the box office. As the actor celebrates his birthday, he received the sweetest wish from co-star Aneet Padda, who showered…
The Santacruz police have registered a theft case against two delivery executives for allegedly stealing goods worth `31 lakh. The goods were stolen from Instakart Private Limited warehouse, located at the MU Arcade building at Baptista Road in Vile Parle West. Police have identified the accused as Sajjad Khan and Tushar Prasad. The theft came…
The leopard rescued from Bhayandar East on Friday, after it entered a housing society and attacked multiple people, will be fitted with a radio collar and subsequently released back into its natural habitat, the director and conservator of forests at Sanjay Gandhi National Park (SGNP) told mid-day. On Saturday, Minister of Forest Ganesh Naik, accompanied…
A 20-year-old woman who had earlier alerted her family about domestic abuse died following an altercation with her husband at their Govandi residence. The Shivaji Nagar police have arrested the husband on charges of murder. The deceased, Nazia Parveen, had married boyfriend Manjar Imam Hussain in 2023. According to Nazia’s uncle, Samatulla Sheikh, the young…
The BJP has doubled its presence in Maharashtra’s civic bodies. After the 2025 municipal council elections, it has over 3300 corporators, more than double the 1600-odd councillors it had in 2017. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said the BJP has strengthened its position since the last civic elections. “In 2017, the BJP was the number one…
A brazen armed robbery at a jewellery shop in Seawoods has sent shockwaves across Navi Mumbai. Three men dressed in burqas stormed the Sangam Gold Jewellery store at Sector-42 in Seawoods and looted gold at gunpoint on Monday. The entire incident has been captured on CCTV cameras, providing crucial leads to the police. According to…
Days after a Hindu man named Dipu Chandra Das was killed in Bangladesh, there has been concern escalating to anger and outrage here. Hindu outfit Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) has specifically announced that they will lead a protest outside the Bangladesh Deputy High Commission in Mumbai’s Cuffe Parade on Tuesday afternoon. The announcement was made…
Residents of E Ward in the city will face water supply disruptions on Tuesday until 4:00 PM, as the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) carries out diversion work on a 2400 mm diameter overhead water pipeline. The project, part of Metro Line 7-A construction in Bamnwada and Vile Parle East, could not be completed on schedule…
Inside the Canara Bank branch at the Bandra-Kurla-Complex (BKC), fraudsters posing as a bank manager and an agent cheated a real estate developer of Rs 11 lakh in cash on the pretext of sanctioning a Rs 100 crore loan. After exiting the bank, the accused allegedly wore a jacket with “police” written on it in…
Sway with me Two performers move in tandem during a dance sequence from Isha Sharvani’s production, KiN, at NCPA’s Jamshed Bhabha Auditorium in Nariman Point Goa says, ‘Waah Ustad!’ The screen displays a photograph from Dayanita Singh’s collection during the performance at the Serendipity Arts Festival. Pic Courtesy/@zubinbalaporia Among the many musical delights — including…
To bring transparency in the process of redevelopment or self-development of Mumbai’s old buildings, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) is set to start a new web-based programme for applications during redevelopment, and to facilitate interactions between housing societies, developers, consultants, financial institutions, the BMC’s own departments, other statutory authorities, and citizens. This will ease the…
A Malad East-based gas agency owner was allegedly extorted of nearly Rs 99 lakh over more than a year by a gang that impersonated senior Mumbai Police officers, police said. The Dindoshi police station has arrested a 39-year-old accused, who is part of the gang, and is investigating the full extent of the racket. According…
The Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA) is set to begin commercial operations on December 25, offering a major connectivity boost to the Mumbai Metropolitan Region. While the airport is planned as a multi-modal hub with future rail, Metro, road and waterway links, only limited transport options will be available to the public in the initial…
Something’s brewing Priyanka Chopra Jonas and Gurinder Chadha. Pics/PTI, AFP Filmmaker Gurinder Chadha has expressed her admiration for Priyanka Chopra Jonas, highlighting her desire to collaborate again in the future. Speaking to PTI, the director said, “I would love to find the right thing for her” for a project. Gurinder, known for Bend It Like…
Preparations for the highly anticipated Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) election have had an unintended impact on staff and students at Wilson College, which overlooks Girgaon Chowpatty. Seven spaces on the college’s ground floor, including the assembly hall, lecture, audio-visual, and common rooms, have been put to use for election duty, taking a toll on academic…
Even as people are winding down their work in the last 10 days of the year, filmmaker Vishal Bhardwaj is going full throttle on his next, O` Romeo. We have heard that the filmmaker and leading man Shahid Kapoor will conduct a quick shoot at Vrundavan Studios in Malad, on December 28, marking the last…
