In a shocking incident outside the Bombay High Court in south Mumbai on Monday, a man allegedly attempted to set himself ablaze, causing panic in the busy Fort area, officials said. The incident briefly disrupted traffic movement near the court. The court staff, lawyers, police personnel, and bystanders rushed to help the man and managed…
Priya Kapur was extremely emotional this year on her birthday, which was the first she spent without her late husband, businessman Sunjay Kapur. Priya took to Instagram Stories to post a touching message, describing the day as particularly painful and remembering the man she referred to as the love of her life. Priya Kapur pens…
In a major breakthrough, the Maharashtra Excise Department seized Indian-made foreign liquor (IMFL) worth more than Rs 1.82 crore in Navi Mumbai on Monday, news agency PTI reported. Thane Superintendent of State Excise Pravin Tambe said, “Based on a tip-off, a special patrolling operation was conducted on Mahape to Thane Road in Navi Mumbai on…
The State Election Commission (SEC) has announced that elections to 29 municipal corporations in Maharashtra, including the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), will be held on January 15, 2026. Polling will be held from 7.30 am to 5.30 pm on January 15 and the counting of votes will take place on January 16, 2026. State Election…
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray on Monday alleged that the Maharashtra Government’s real intention behind introducing a regulatory framework for old “pagdi” system buildings is to evict their occupants from Mumbai and benefit landlords and builders, news agency PTI reported. He demanded that all tenants living in these structures be declared legal occupants and…
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said on Monday that the BJP and Shiv Sena will contest the upcoming civic elections together in most municipalities, reported the PTI. He said that the efforts were also underway to finalise seat-sharing arrangements among the Mahayuti allies, including the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP), in as many corporations as possible….
Mumbai Metro commuters on the Aqua Line faced delays of up to 20 minutes on Monday evening due to a technical problem, sources said. Around 5 pm, a door closure issue was reported at Worli and Bandra metro stations on the down line, causing trains to run late, they said. The ground staff at CSMT…
The Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) in Mumbai on Monday issued a travel advisory as dense fog gripped northern India, news agency ANI reported. CSMIA, in a post on social media, has urged passengers to check their flight status before leaving for the airport to avoid delays or cancellations. The advisory issued by CSMIA…
Mumbai is set to get a world-class Central Park spread over 295 acres, combining the open space at Mahalaxmi Racecourse and the Coastal Road area. The proposal was presented to Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on December 15, 2025. A presentation on the project was attended by Mumbai Municipal Commissioner Bhushan Gagrani and city`s famous…
The State Election Commission (SEC), Maharashtra, on Monday announced the detailed election programme for the general elections to 29 municipal corporations across the state, including the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC). The announcement follows directions issued by the Supreme Court in a batch of petitions, which mandate that elections to all local self-government bodies be completed…
The polling dates for the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections 2026 have been released by the State Election Commission (SEC). The elections would be held in a single phase on January 15, 2026. The polling would be conducted on 227 wards in the Greater Mumbai region. The counting of votes and declaration of results will…
Bhanushali Studios Limited recently announced a groundbreaking collaboration with Hollywood’s visionary storyteller, Michael Bay. Michael is an acclaimed director and producer who has managed to earn USD 10 billion at the box office. Through his films like Armageddon, Pearl Harbour, The Transformers Franchise, A Quiet Place Franchise, and others, he has redefined the modern blockbuster…
Maharashtra Minister Sanjay Shirsat on Monday claimed that the Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena (UBT) will face defeat in the upcoming BMC elections, alleging the party has lost both its organisational strength and public connect, reported the PTI. Speaking to reporters, Shirsat, who belongs to Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde’s Shiv Sena, said that the Shiv…
In the wake of an alleged molestation of a young woman passenger by a Rapido bike rider in Kalyan, Maharashtra Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik has called an urgent meeting of the motor vehicles department (MVD) to review the functioning of app-based bike taxi and cab aggregators operating in the state. According to officials, the emergency…
Sholay is one of the most iconic Indian films of all time. Ramesh Sippy, the director of the iconic film, shared an interesting anecdote from the sets of the film where Bollywood veteran Amitabh Bachchan narrowly escaped a fatal injury when his co-star Dharmendra accidentally fired a gun. This happened during the shooting of the…
The VB Nagar police have now added additional charges of attempt to murder and rioting in the case of a 21-year-old man who was allegedly beaten and set on fire by his childhood friends during his birthday celebration in the early hours of November 25. The five accused, all aged between 18 and 21, have…
Former Shiv Sena (UBT) corporator Tejasvee Ghosalkar joined the Bharatiya Janata Party in Mumbai on Monday, ahead of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections. Tejasvee Ghosalkar, who had served as the Sena (UBT) women`s wing head in the Dahisar assembly constituency in north Mumbai, is the daughter-in-law of former MLA Vinod Ghosalkar. #WATCH | Mumbai,…
Bollywood actors Ajay Devgn and Tiger Shroff, along with other celebrities, were seen at Mumbai`s Wankhede Stadium on Sunday, December 14, as football legend Lionel Messi visited the city as part of his much-anticipated G.O.A.T India Tour 2025. Sunday marked the third leg of the tour following his appearances in Kolkata and Hyderabad on Saturday….
Two of the most versatile actors in Bollywood, Anupam Kher and Boman Irani, got together for some food and fun. In a video dropped on social media, Kher asked Boman, “How did you like today`s food?” To this, Boman replied that while the food was okay, the company could have been better, taking a hilarious…
Aditya Dhar’s Dhurandhar is unstoppable at the box office, creating new records with each passing day. Bringing with it thunderous box office success and the kind of audience frenzy that defines true stardom, Ranveer Singh’s latest triumph has officially rewritten the narrative of a comeback in Indian cinema. After creating history at the ticket windows…
It has been more than 4 decades since Anil Kapoor shared screen space with Jackie Shroff in Raj N. Sippy`s 1984 action entertainer, Andar Baahar. Through his latest Instagram post, Anil revealed how the movie laid the foundation of their friendship, which continued to grow over time. He added that what once started as a…
The Shiv Sena (UBT) on Monday accused the BJP-led Mahayuti government in Maharashtra of being engrossed in self-celebration and political self-interest even as the state grapples with an alarming rise in cases of missing girls, reported news agency IANS. In a scathing editorial in the party mouthpiece Saamana, the Thackeray camp alleged that the government…
Actress Shilpa Shirodkar celebrated a special birthday for her daughter, Anoushka Ranjit, with a heartwarming family dinner. The actress shared glimpses of the joyful occasion, highlighting the love, laughter, and togetherness that made the celebration truly memorable. Taking to her Instagram handle, Shilpa shared a series of images from the celebrations and wrote, “A perfect…
As many as 11,827 pending e-challan cases have been settled by the Lok Adalat in Thane and fines of Rs 1.32 crore deposited in court, officials said on Monday, reported news agency PTI. Under the Motor Vehicles Act, traffic violators are issued e-challans, which are sent directly to their mobile phones, and cases are filed…
Veteran actor and politician Shatrughan Sinha remembered the `greatest showman` Raj Kapoor on his birth anniversary with a heartfelt social media post. Calling him a great source of inspiration, Shatrughan wrote on his X (Earlier known as Twitter) timeline, “Forever in our hearts, thinking of you today, `the greatest showman` legendary & best RajKapoor the…
A 50 per cent water cut has been imposed across Thane city until December 19, 2025, following damage to a major water pipeline during the Mahanagar Gas works at Kalyan Phata. According to officials, a 1,000-mm-diameter water pipeline that carries water from the Pise Bandhara to the Temghar Water Treatment Plant—one of the key sources…
Bollywood star Ajay Devgn met Argentina football star Lionel Messi on Sunday. The football star was joined by Luis Suarez and Rodrigo De Paul. Ajay Devgn met the football stars, who shook hands with him, before he was welcomed by the Maharashtra Chief Minister, Devendra Fadnavis. Meanwhile, it was a memorable day for cricket and…
Veteran actor Ranjeet was seen dancing to his granddaughter Deeya’s tunes at her birthday bash, as the six-year-old got him grooving to the popular track by Flipperachi from the blockbuster film Dhurandhar, which is currently making waves at the box office. Ranjeet took to Instagram, where he shared a video of himself dancing on the…
Divya Dutta took to social media to share unseen moments from late veteran filmmaker Shyam Benegal’s 90th birthday celebrations. The intimate gathering brought together stalwarts like Shabana Azmi and Naseeruddin Shah, Kulbhushan Kharbanda, Rajit Kapur, Atul Tiwari, filmmaker-actor Kunal Kapoor, and others. Taking to her Instagram handle, Divya shared a throwback image from the celebrations…
Actor and filmmaker Sohail Khan was recently surrounded by controversy after a video of him riding a bike on the streets of Mumbai late at night went viral. What caught everyone`s attention was that he was seen without a helmet, violating traffic laws. Now the actor has shared a very crucial message for all the…
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) on Sunday carried out the groundbreaking ceremony of a state-of-the-art, international-standard ‘Exotic Bird Park’ at Mulund (West), marking a significant step toward strengthening tourism and enhancing the quality of life in Mumbai’s eastern suburbs. The event was held at Nahur, behind Raj Industrial Estate on D.P. Road, Salpadevi Pada, in…
Bollywood actor Randeep Hooda shared a series of pictures on his social media on Sunday as he visited Cellular Jail, where he shot his directorial debut, Swatantrya Veer Savarkar. Released in March 2024, Swatantrya Veer Savarkar revolved around the life of an Indian politician, Vinayak Damodar Savarkar. It featured the actor in the titular role. …
Saumya Tandon has become the talk of the town among audiences after her thrilling performance in Dhurandhar. The actress played the wife of Rehman Dakait, essayed by Akshaye Khanna. In an exclusive chat with mid-day, she opens up about her experience, the polarised opinions surrounding the film, and why she is not a part of…
Haze is expected during the morning hours on Monday in Mumbai, with mainly clear skies in the afternoon and evening across the city and suburbs. Maximum and minimum temperatures are likely to be around 33 degrees Celsius and 16 degrees Celsius, respectively, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). The minimum temperature recorded in Colaba…
The Airports Authority of India`s (AAI) high-frequency radar at Dahisar in Mumbai will be relocated to Gorai, unlocking hundreds of acres of land for affordable housing projects in the area, Civil Aviation Minister K Rammohan Naidu has said, reported news agency PTI. This decision was taken following a meeting between various stakeholders, including the Civil…
Several departments of the Maharashtra government have failed to submit utilisation certificates (UCs) for grants-in-aid of thousands of crores, even as they rushed to incur a bulk of their expenditure in the closing month of 2024-25, says CAG, reported news agency PTI. The Housing Department figured prominently on both counts. The Comptroller and Auditor General…
The City and Industrial Development Corporation of Maharashtra (CIDCO) has started the process to explore a third runway at Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA) by inviting bids for a consultant to conduct a techno-commercial feasibility study. In a public notice, CIDCO called for online Requests for Proposal (RFPs) from reputed single entities, joint ventures, or…
What do you do when the God of football visits your city and you get a VVIP pass to meet him in person? You count to 100 and remind yourself to breathe. But, for a news person mostly tuned to reading the crowd, too, the meet and greet with Lionel Messi at the Cricket Club…
The Kalachowkie police have arrested two within 24 hours of an alleged burglary being committed, revealing that the accused had a peculiar modus operandi — they would take shelter at the Shirdi Sai Baba temple after committing theft and donate a portion of the stolen money as offerings. The crime occurred between 2 am and…
As Pune witnessed a sharp drop in minimum temperature to 7.7 degrees Celsius on Saturday, signalling intensified winter conditions, Pune Airport authorities conducted a comprehensive fog and low-visibility management mock drill and tabletop exercise to strengthen operational preparedness during the fog-prone season. Pune Airport Director Santosh Dhoke stated that the drill was part of the…
