Maharashtra Assembly Speaker Rahul Narwekar on Wednesday during the Winter Assembly Session said that the collection of toll from electric vehicles on the Mumbai-Pune and Samruddhi motorways was “illegal”. Narwekar further asked the government to implement the waiver system within eight days. Responding to questions on the toll waiver for electric vehicles on the Mumbai-Pune…
Filmmaker Subhash Ghai marked Shatrughan Sinha’s 79th birthday with a warm tribute. He also took a stroll down memory lane and recalled working with the actor-turned-politician in films such as Kalicharan and Vishwanath. Subhash took to Instagram, where he shared a picture featuring Shatrughan with wife Poonam, daughter Sonakshi and sons Luv and Kush. …
A gas cylinder explosion in Rajaram Chawl, Shahid Bhagat Singh Nagar-2, in Mumbai`s Goregaon West area early Thursday morning left three people injured and caused partial wall collapse in rooms 180 and 181 on the ground floor. The incident, reported at 7:42 am, was swiftly brought under control by local residents using buckets of water…
Saba Pataudi shared some precious family memories with her parents, Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi, Sharmila Tagore, and siblings, Saif Ali Khan and Soha Ali Khan. The throwback pictures show little Saba facing the camera with her loved ones in the post captioned, “Old is Gold. Precious memories…Came across these recently…. Abba my universe, our family…
Mumbai is expected to see mainly clear skies on Thursday, both in the city and suburbs, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). Temperatures are likely to range between a maximum of 33 degrees Celsius and a minimum of 15 degrees Celsius. The city recorded minimum temperatures of 20.7 degrees Celsius at Colaba and 16.7…
Vadh 2, starring Sanjay Mishra and Neena Gupta and written and directed by Jaspal Singh Sandhu, is gaining momentum as one of the most anticipated films of 2026. Backed by Luv Ranjan and Ankur Garg’s Luv Films, the spiritual sequel introduces the veterans as new characters in a fresh story, while preserving the essence of…
Actress Kritika Kamra, who will be seen in Anusha Rizvi’s The Great Shamshuddin Family, says being at the centre of a story written by a woman is a privilege she deeply values. Kritika shared her excitement about the film and the journey of portraying a character crafted by a female filmmaker with a distinct voice….
The makers of the much-anticipated film Border 2 on Tuesday unveiled the first look of Ahan Shetty, which also stars Sunny Deol, Diljit Dosanjh, and Varun Dhawan. The poster introduces Ahan Shetty as an Indian Navy officer. With blood marks on his face and a weapon in his hand, Ahan`s look is a reflection of…
Neelam Kothari has called out an airline after what she described as a distressing experience on her recent Toronto–Mumbai flight. The actor shared that not only was the flight delayed by over nine hours, but she also fell seriously ill mid-air, fainted after a meal, and received no medical follow-up or assistance from the cabin…
Actor Ali Fazal, who is currently keeping busy with Mirzapur: The Movie and Aamir Khan’s upcoming production Lahore 1947, is set to collaborate with Shakun Batra for his next, confirm sources. Ali posted an Instagram story, “It’s a wrap”. However, he did not share any details about what he was working on. As per sources…
Veteran actress Shabana Azmi celebrated 41 years of marital bliss with acclaimed writer Javed Akhtar with a special social media post. She took to her official Instagram handle and posted a photo lovingly looking into her husband`s eyes as she talked to him, while he listened to her with a smile on his face. …
Singer Arijit Singh is back with a soulful new release, Fitratein, a romantic track that beautifully captures the nuances of love, longing, and quiet hope. Released on Tuesday, under Times Music, the song sees Arijit Singh in classic form, delivering a performance brimming with warmth and emotional depth. Composed by Ronak Phukan and penned by…
Shah Rukh Khan is all set to deliver yet another blockbuster with his next actioner King. The film also stars his daughter Suhana Khan. To note, this will be her second project after The Archies. SRK’s close friend shared a major update on King. At an event in Dubai, the filmmaker revealed how the actor…
With relentless hardwork, Priyanka Chopra has carved a niche for herself not only in Bollywood but also in Hollywood. However, her early days were not easy. Speaking at the BRIDGE Summit in Abu Dhabi, the actor reflected on her choices in her early 20s and stated how she was greedy to work. She also shared…
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation’s (BMC) ‘Adopt-a-Slum’ scheme will be audited following allegations of corruption, the Maharashtra government stated in the legislative assembly on Tuesday. Minister of State for Urban Development, Madhuri Misal, made the announcement in response to a demand by BJP MLA and the party’s Mumbai unit president Ameet Satam. Satam alleged that several…
Despite Matheran’s protected status, waste is being burnt in the open, raising concerns among environmentalists. A Mumbai-based naturalist and photographer, Mahesh Yadav, who recently documented the scene, said fires were adding to local air pollution and could spark a larger threat to the hill station’s forested slopes. On Saturday, Yadav, along with his friends Prabhu…
Over a decade since the project was first mooted, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has taken the first step towards the construction of the Gargai dam, which will increase Mumbai’s annual water supply by 440 million litres (ML). On Tuesday, the civic body floated tenders for the construction of the Gargai dam at a cost…
Businessman and philanthropist Anant Ambani, founder of the wildlife conservation centre Vantara, has become the youngest ever and the first Asian to receive the Global Humanitarian Award for Animal Welfare. The Global Humane Society selected Anant for his visionary leadership in establishing Vantara, a conservation centre that has redefined what is possible in large-scale rescue,…
The Maharashtra government will recover money from those state employees as well as male beneficiaries who have illegally availed of the financial benefits under the Mukhyamantri Mazi Ladki Bahin Yojana, a scheme reserved for women, the Legislative Council was told on Tuesday. This information was shared by Women and Child Development Minister Aditi Tatkare in…
The Shiv Sena (UBT) and the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) on Tuesday released separate videos alleging corruption within the Maharashtra government, triggering sharp political exchanges during the winter session of the state legislature in Nagpur. In a video shared by Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Ambadas Danve, Alibaug MLA Mahendra Dalvi from the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv…
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The Maharashtra Legislative Assembly on Tuesday passed an amendment bill that seeks to ease restrictions on subdivision of small land plots in urban areas with the government saying the legislation will benefit nearly three crore residents. The Maharashtra Land Revenue Code (Second Amendment) Bill, 2025, was presented by Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule and passed in…
Late industrialist Sunjay Kapur`s wife, Priya Kapur and their minor son on Tuesday contended before the Delhi High Court that it does not have jurisdiction to injunct them from dealing with foreign assets in the UK and the US. Priya Kapur`s counsel submitted that the issue of foreign assets is a matter of foreign jurisdiction…
Mumba’s quartet of visually impaired skaters and their coach have become the first such athletes to participate in Nepal’s 1st National Inline Skating Marathon. The 5-km event, held on hilly terrain instead of a skating rink, saw nearly 300 participants — but only four were visually impaired: Nishi Jariwala, Shubham Singh, Aftab Patel and Shivani…
Mumbai Customs has uncovered an alleged fraud involving the tampering of identification plates on heavy machinery imported from China — an operation that, if undetected, would have enabled the importers to evade nearly Rs 2.5 crore in anti-dumping duty (ADD). The suspected manipulation, described by investigators as a sophisticated attempt to cheat the Indian government,…
The popular Mumbai-Goa Vande Bharat Express (Train 22229–22230) operates with just eight coaches, making it shorter than even a Mumbai local train which runs with 12 or 15 cars. With holiday rush increasing, passengers are demanding that the train be expanded for a more comfortable and accessible journey. History The service was flagged off in…
Lights, Camera, Action A fly-past and operations demo by Indian Navy helicopters in progress near the lit-up dome of the Taj Mahal Palace Hotel at the Gateway of India on Monday Bangla treasures Handmade jewellery at Bengal Haat; stills from the opening ceremony from the previous edition. Pics courtesy/Shahana Organisation Here are dates that craft…
A Mulund-based businessman and possibly other investors have alleged that they have been cheated of nearly R13 crore after investing in a stock market scheme that allegedly promised fixed monthly returns. Based on the complaint, the Mulund police have registered an FIR under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and the Banning of…
In a rare and strongly-worded directive exposing deep flaws in India’s co-lending system, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) ombudsman (an independent official, often government-appointed, who investigates and resolves complaints from citizens or consumers against public bodies or companies) has held ICICI Bank and SBFC Finance Ltd guilty of procedural failures, KYC lapses, and insurance…
On the other side Global sensation Priyanka Chopra Jonas reflected on her 25-year run in showbiz at the Bridge Media Summit in Abu Dhabi, saying she remains grateful to her younger self for “all the hard work.” The actor, who arrived in Bollywood without industry backing, recalled how “Mumbai was terrifying” and admitted she once…
Just outside Dahisar East railway station, the connected skywalk has been in complete darkness for the past two months due to non-functioning lights. Residents say they are forced to rely on mobile phone torches to navigate the stretch at night. They also allege that people drink, smoke, and create a nuisance on the skywalk, making…
Around 200 societies that come under a 500-metre radius of an Army wireless transmission station in Juhu will boycott the upcoming Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) election. Their members, in a meeting on December 7, decided not to exercise their franchise because the government is not allowing them to redevelop their societies. On June 19, 1976,…
In late October, mid-day reported that the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) questioned Mamta Child Factory’s originality and asked the makers to resubmit the film to the Examining Committee (Calling the CBFC’s bluff, Oct 30). While director Mohsin Khan had resubmitted his movie and was assured of another screening with the CBFC, there was…
Notes of nostalgia will dominate the December 12 concert, Yaadon Ki Geetmala — Down Memory Lane, which will be a tribute to late Sunil and Nargis Dutt. To be held at the Nehru Auditorium in Worli, the event will see six singers render evergreen numbers of the two legends. Priya Dutt, the youngest daughter of…
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 10. Aries March 21 – April 20Having to contact a potential client for the project is something you’d delegate to…
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) on Tuesday announced a 24-hour water cut in parts of Mumbai on December 12 and 13. An official statement said that the Mumbai civic body officials will carry out major water pipeline connection work in the K/East, H/East and G/North wards from 9 am on Friday, December 12, 2025, to…
IIT Bombay on Tuesday unveiled its strategy plan 2026–2030, presenting a roadmap to position the Institute among the world’s top technology universities by 2030. The plan focuses on excellence in education, cutting-edge research, innovation, and societal impact. The new strategy plan is built around three main themes Learning-Centric Education, Frontier Research Leadership and Industry and…
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan recently opened up about the use of social media during an interview at the Red Sea Film Festival. During the conversation, she also addressed speculation about her daughter Aaradhya`s presence on social media. Aishwarya Rai on Aaradhya`s social media accounts Aishwarya clarified that Aaradhya does not have any official social media accounts….
With large gatherings expected across Mumbai for New Year 2026 celebrations, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has announced a week-long special fire safety campaign to ensure compliance and prevent fire-related incidents. The drive will be carried out by the Mumbai Fire Brigade between December 22 and 28 in hotels, restaurants, pubs, bars, banquet halls, malls,…
The Maharashtra Transport Department on Tuesday issued a public advisory, warning to vehicle owners and drivers to stay alert against fake websites, suspicious mobile apps and fraudulent e-challan links, as cases of financial cyber fraud continue to rise in the state. In its advisory, the transport department, stated that several citizens are being cheated through…
