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WR collects Rs 140-crore fine from ticketless travellers between April and Nov

The Western Railway (WR) has intensified its efforts to curb ticketless and irregular travel, with its ticket-checking staff recovering nearly Rs 140 crore from defaulters across its network during the current financial year. According to a press release by WR’s Chief Public Relations Officer (CPRO) Vineet Abhishek, rigorous checks were conducted on Mumbai suburban locals,…

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Mumbai: Bike Taxi Association demands one-year EV transition

The Bike Taxi Association (BTA) in Mumbai has raised concerns over the Maharashtra Government’s recent directive that only electric two-wheelers can operate as bike taxis. The association, in an official press statement, said that the sudden rule has left riders without work and commuters struggling for transport. The statement, issued on Tuesday, said that the…

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Mahakali: Poster of Akshaye Khanna as Asura Guru Shukracharya revealed

Akshaye Khanna is gaining his long-overdue widespread recognition for his recent film Dhurandhar. And now, after his highly praised performance in Aditya Dhar’s Dhurandhar, the actor is set to make his Telugu debut with filmmaker Prasanth Varma’s upcoming Mahakali, which further expands the Prasanth Varma Cinematic Universe. The makers shared the first poster of Akshaye`s…

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PPP member slams Ranveer Singh`s Dhurandhar over Benazir Bhutto`s visuals

Ranveer Singh`s latest spy thriller, Dhurandhar, sparked a political debate after a top Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) spokesperson accused the film of utilising photos of Pakistan`s former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto illegally and misrepresenting the party`s terrorism policy.      Dhurandhar mired in yet another controversy Sumeta Afzal Syed, PPP spokeswoman and member of the…

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Ameesha Patel calls Akshaye Khanna humble and unaffected amid Dhurandhar success

Bollywood actor Akshaye Khanna has bowled the nation over with his stellar performances this year. First, it was his stint as the brutal Mughal emperor Aurangzeb in Chhaava, and his recent performance as Rehman Dakait in Dhurandhar.  Ameesha Patel shares throwback picture Joining the list of people lavishing praise on the actor’s performance is actress…

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Maharashtra`s Thane district begins campaign to eliminate child marriage

Thane District Collector Dr Shrikrishna Panchal inaugurated a public awareness campaign against child marriage on Tuesday, urging citizens to actively participate in efforts to eliminate the social practice, reported news agency PTI.  The district-level awareness programme, held under the Child Marriage Free India Campaign, was organised by the Women and Child Development Department in collaboration…

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CR to run 76 winter special trains to ease Christmas and New Year rush

To manage the holiday rush during Christmas, New Year, and winter vacations, Central Railway has announced 76 Winter Special train services connecting Mumbai and Pune with key destinations, including Karmali, Nagpur, Mangaluru, Thiruvananthapuram, Amravati, and Sanganer. The services will operate between December 2025 and early January 2026, offering travellers additional options during the peak season….

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Social activist assaulted after filing complaint against illegal matka gambling

A 35-year-old social activist, Chandrakant Krishna Kamble, was allegedly beaten by some local goons after he complained against matka gambling at Mumbai`s Dadar.  Kamble was allegedly brutally attacked by three people and is undergoing treatment in Hinduja Hospital. The hospital informed the Dadar Police about the incident, following which officers recorded Kamble`s statements for further…

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Maharashtra flags 719 employees for alleged fake disability certificates

The Maharashtra government has received complaints against 719 employees for allegedly using fake disability certificates to avail benefits under various schemes, Minister Atul Save informed the legislative assembly on Tuesday, reported news agency PTI. The divyang welfare minister said that verification of disability certificates has been made mandatory following directions issued by the Centre and…

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MPSC announces new dates for Group B and Group C prelim exams

The Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC) on Tuesday announced revised dates for the Group B (Non-Gazetted) Services Combined Preliminary Examination 2025 and the Group C Services Combined Preliminary Examination 2025. The exams will now be conducted on the 4th and 11th of January 2026, respectively. महाराष्ट्र गट-ब (अराजपत्रित) सेवा संयुक्त पूर्व परीक्षा २०२५ व महाराष्ट्र…

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Prem Chopra diagnosed with severe aortic stenosis, Sharman Joshi shares update

Veteran actor Prem Chopra was hospitalised due to severe congestion. The actor later got discharged and is now recuperating. Weeks after the veteran actor’s hospitalization, his son-in-law, actor Sharman Joshi, has shared details surrounding his health condition. Taking to Instagram, Sharman Joshi, in a post, revealed Prem Chopra`s diagnosis of severe Aortic Stenosis, adding that…

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Mumbai weather update: City records moderate AQI of 127

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast mainly clear skies across Mumbai and its suburbs on Tuesday. The maximum temperature is expected to be around 33 degrees Celsius, while the minimum may settle near 17 degrees Celsius. The IMD reported mild conditions across key locations today. Colaba recorded a minimum temperature of 21.7 degrees Celsius,…

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