In a first, Maharashtra Police has started using an Artificial Intelligence (AI)-powered software — MahaCrimeOS AI — to fast-track India’s fight against complex and evolving cybercrime. Currently live in Nagpur, the programme will soon gMaharashtra Police rolls out AI tool to tackle cybercrimeo state-wide to help resolve cases faster. An announcement in this regard was…
Window Wonderland The iconic Christmas display at the Damian store on Hill Road in Bandra builds up the festive mood Journalists on a new stage A moment from the debut performance of the play, Nishpap. Pic/Rane Ashish There are more ways than one for journalists to bring ideas to the fore, as witnessed with the…
A winning reunion Punjabi singer and actor, Diljit Dosanjh has officially confirmed that his second collaboration with filmmaker Imtiaz Ali has been wrapped up. The film’s team was shooting the final schedule in Punjab. The actor posted a video on Instagram on December 12, giving fans a glimpse into his daily routine on set and…
Unhappy with the recent shift in control of the Grant Government Medical College Students’ Association (GMCSA) Gymkhana, a group of 60 to 80 medical students gathered at the gymkhana grounds near Marine Drive on Friday morning. The gymkhana currently includes an open field, old sports facilities, and a cricket pitch shared with the Police Gymkhana….
The third season of The Family Man showed us that Shreya Dhanwanthary can be one hell of an intelligence officer in a spy thriller. Can she be just as good in a comedy? That’s what she has tried to find out with The Great Shamsuddin Family, which dropped on JioHotstar on December 12. “It’s my…
Colombian cinematographer Juan Carlos Gil’s entry into White, the biopic on Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, began with a message that arrived two years ago. Director Montoo Bassi had reached out to him after watching several of his projects, most notably the third season of Narcos. “He understood my intentions with documentary-style storytelling,” recalls Gil. Juan…
After years of discussions, stalled proposals and shifting plans, the long-awaited redevelopment of Dadar station has finally begun. Western Railway’s suburban hub will soon get a major upgrade, with elevated decks designed to connect multiple foot overbridges and ease the crush of daily commuters. The Mumbai Railway Vikas Corporation (MRVC), in coordination with Western Railway,…
Mumbai is hardly the place one associates with jungles. But trust director Ahmed Khan to turn parts of the city into dense forests for Welcome to the Jungle. mid-day has learnt that on December 5, the director began shooting the climax that will play out across five venues — Film City, Royal Palms, Borivali, and…
Do you know what the stars hold for you in terms of love life, career, business and personal wellness today? Well, read on to know your astrological predictions as per your zodiac sign for December 13. Aries March 21 – April 20Though friends are an integral part of life, but you don’t like them making…
Mumbai Police on Friday issued a detailed traffic advisory ahead of the Lionel Messi`s GOAT India Tour 2025 event scheduled on December 14, 2025 at the Wankhede Stadium and Brabourne Stadium. The Argentine football icon Lionel Messi is coming to India. The tour will open on December 13 in Kolkata and will conclude in Delhi…
Director: Anukalp GoswamiActors: Kapil Sharma, Tridha ChoudhuryRating: 1 star The point of a sequel is you must, ideally, recall, if not actually care for the original, i.e. Kis Kisko Pyaar Karoon (KKPK)— let alone whether it was a hit, hence fit for this theatrical revival. The latter’s unlikely. It would’ve made the then debutant lead…
Maharashtra BJP chief Ravindra Chavan on Friday said that the state’s ruling parties will contest the municipal corporation and local body elections as part of the Mahayuti alliance, reported the PTI. The alliance comprises the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena, and the Ajit Pawar-led Nationalist Congress Party (NCP). In the first phase…
Days after Jaya Bachchan’s controversial remark against paparazzi sparked a debate in the industry, actress Huma Qureshi has now broken her silence on the paparazzi culture. She stated that paparazzi is important for the ecosystem, noting that everyone is simply doing their job. Huma went on to admit that celebs call paparazzi to promote a…
Shah Rukh Khan’s son, Aryan Khan, made his directorial debut in 2025 with the series The Ba***ds of Bollywood. The show became an instant hit, and fans loved it for its storytelling, performances and digs at the showbiz. However, now, Shah Rukh Khan’s Don 2 co-star, Alyy Khan, has expressed his disatisfaction over the show….
As Mumbai’s AQI (Air Quality Index) continues to deteriorate with each passing day, singer Armaan Malik recently voiced his concerns, stating that he was very much worried about Mumbai’s poor AQI, noting that people have been falling sick. He penned a couple of posts on X, urging Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) to `figure out a…
The Mumbai Rationing Department has seized liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) cylinders and vehicles worth over Rs 67 lakh during a major crackdown on illegal gas storage in Dombivli East, officials said on Friday. According to a press note, a vigilance team formed under the guidance of the controller of rationing and director of civil supplies…
The Special Investigation Team (SIT) of Assam Police, which is probing the death of popular singer Zubeen Garg, on Friday filed a 12,000-page chargesheet before the Chief Judicial Magistrate (CJM) court in Guwahati. The chargesheet was submitted by a team of SIT led by Rosie Kalita. Chargesheet filed in Zubeen Garg case In the chargesheet,…
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Friday announced that global asset manager Brookfield is set to invest over USD 1 billion (around Rs 9,000 crore) to build a major Global Capability Centre (GCC) facility in the state, reported the PTI. He said that a formal agreement will be signed soon, as discussions between the government…
A security guard in Goregaon West in Mumbai, was injured on Thursday morning when a stray dog suddenly attacked him reportedly near a school gate. The entire incident was captured on CCTV. The footage has since gone viral online. According to reports, the incident took place at around 9.40 am on December 11. The stray…
Naveen Kaushik, fondly known as Donga in the hit film Dhurandhar, has been winning praise for stepping into a world far removed from the urban boss roles he has played for nearly 15 years. In an exclusive chat with mid-day, the actor opened up about his journey, his long-standing desire to explore grittier characters, and…
Shiv Sena leader and spokesperson Sanjay Nirupam slammed Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray. The Shiv Sena leader alleged that the Sena (UBT) chief has “adopted a jihadi mindset” after joining the INDIA bloc. While addressing a press conference in Mumbai, Nirupam further asserted that Uddhav Thackeray and his party MPs are abandoning the Hindutva…
The Maharashtra government has approved the establishment of four new police stations in Mumbai as part of a restructuring of existing police divisions to improve policing and response times in rapidly growing areas, officials said. According to a recently issued Government Resolution (GR), the new police stations will come up in suburban Mumbai. New police…
A 2.5-foot-long crocodile was rescued from a pond in Mumbai`s Kurla on Friday, days after mid-day reported increasing concerns about unusual wildlife sightings in the area. The reptile was safely captured by the Maharashtra Forest Department with assistance from the NGO SARRP India, officials said. The rescue operation required round-the-clock monitoring, as officials and trained…
JioHotstar is going to exclusively premiere Walking On Water, the highly anticipated fifth studio album by multi-platinum rap icon DIVINE. Streaming on Thursday, 18 December 2025 at 9 PM IST, the event marks a landmark moment in Indian music—an Indian rapper unveiling a studio album to audiences nationwide through an exclusive OTT premiere ahead of…
Actress Parul Gulati, who made her big screen debut with Kis Kisko Pyaar Karoon 2, which released on Friday, recently shared an emotional video. In the video, she is seen speaking about the challenges she has faced in her career, especially while facing back-to-back rejections. Parul Gulati gets emotional about Kis Kisko Pyaar Karoon release…
The Central Railway has announced one additional special train service between Mumbai’s Lokmanya Tilak Terminus (LTT) and Banaras to meet passenger demand. According to the railway administration, Train No 01081 LTT Mumbai–Banaras Special will depart at 08.25 am on Sunday and reach Banaras at 4.05 pm the following day. The train will halt at Kalyan,…
Aditya Dhar’s directorial Dhurandhar is enjoying a strong run at the box office. Released worldwide on December 5, the film stars Ranveer Singh, Akshaye Khanna, Sanjay Dutt, Sara Arjun, Rakesh Bedi, and Arjun Rampal in prominent roles. Inspired by real events, it follows an Indian spy who infiltrates Pakistani gangs to extract information about potential…
Central Railway, while sharing Mumbai local train updates, on Friday said that it will operate a mega block on Sunday, December 14, 2025, on its suburban network to carry out essential engineering and maintenance works. An official statement said that the block will affect services on the Main Line as well as the Trans-Harbour Line…
Two people suffered minor injuries on Friday after a leopard attacked them in Akshi village near Alibaug in Maharashtra. Forest officials believe the same leopard may be responsible for injuring six people earlier this week in nearby Nagaon village. A fresh search operation has been launched by the Forest Department, assisted by local NGOs and…
In a major crackdown, the Mumbai Customs department has seized nearly 43 kilograms of hydroponic weed worth around Rs 43 crore. Officials, while briefing about the bust, asserted that they arrested five passengers who arrived from Bangkok in separate flights. The officials from the Mumbai Customs asserted, “Based on specific inputs, officials of the Customs…
Actor Richa Chadha has shared a powerful and deeply personal note on her social media, opening up about the emotional, physical and professional challenges she has faced since becoming a mother, and her journey back to work after almost two years. Her candid post is striking for its vulnerability and for the unfiltered honesty with…
Kashika Kapoor’s rise in the film industry has been marked not just by her performances, but by the sincerity she brings to every frame she inhabits. In a landscape crowded with newcomers, Kashika stands out for her emotional honesty, her cultural curiosity, and her unwavering commitment to telling stories that mean something. In an exclusive…
Celebrity interviews are often insightful, giving fans a peek into the lives and thoughts of their favourite stars. In one such recent interview, veteran actor, Shatrughan Sinha, was seen reflecting on his bond and close friendship with late actor Dharmendra, who passed away on November 24 following age-related ailments. However, the insightful interview soon took…
Akshaye Khanna is being hailed for his performance in the recently released Dhurandhar directed by Aditya Dhar. The actor plays the role of the villain, Rahman Dakhait in the espionage drama. Starring Ranveer Singh in the lead, the film has been receiving rave reviews from all quarters. Amid this, clips and memes featuring Khanna have…
With the sole aim of highlighting the importance of menstrual health, actress Neha Dhupia took the lead and launched the Go Flo Run initiative. She has also been a part of a breastfeeding campaign. In an exclusive chat with mid-day, the actress shared how maternal health became a cause for her when she embraced motherhood….
Actor Salman Khan has revealed a stunning fact about his personal life: he has not gone out to supper in the last 25 years. He noted that his life revolves mostly around his business and travel obligations, summarising his daily schedule as “bas ghar se shooting, airport, ya hotel”. Salman attended the Red Sea Film…
Aditya Dhar’s spy action thriller Dhurandhar, which released a week ago, is performing strongly at the box office. The film stars R. Madhavan as Intelligence Bureau Chief Ajay Sanyal, who leads a high-stakes mission to dismantle a terror network in Pakistan. While some have praised the Ranveer Singh-starrer for its attention to detail and expansive…
Bollywood star Shilpa Shetty recently took to her social media account to share photos of a lunch outing with the moms of her children’s school friends. The actress in the photos shared by her was seen posing with her ‘school moms’ for the camera. Shilpa seems to have treated them over lunch at her plush…
Maharashtra has not received central funds for the `Jal Jeevan Mission` scheme since October 2024 and is using state funds to complete the ongoing projects, the government said on Friday, reported news agency PTI. In a written reply to a question during the ongoing Maharashtra winter session of the state legislature, the government also said…
In view of speeding up cybercrime investigations, Maharashtra has become the first Indian state to equip its police force with an artificial intelligence-powered platform. The AI-driven system, called MahaCrimeOS AI, was unveiled at the Microsoft AI Tour in Mumbai, marking a major step in India`s digital policing efforts, reported ANI. Developed by CyberEye in partnership…
