Train services on the Bandra Terminus–Gorakhpur route will be partially affected in December owing to an operational block on the North Eastern Railway for the ongoing doubling work. According to a press release issued by Western Railway’s Chief Public Relations Officer Vineet Abhishek the block has been planned until December 18 to facilitate the commissioning…
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,…
Vicky Kaushal and Katrina Kaif celebrate four years of marital bliss on December 9, 2025. This year is extra special for the couple as it marks their first anniversay after they welcomed a baby boy on November 7, 2025. Vicky Kushal shared an adorable post to mark the occasion with Katrina and also shared how…
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) on Tuesday completed the challenging replacement of a 2,750-mm-diameter aging pipeline that supplies water from the Tansa Dam to the Bhandup Water Treatment Plant. The project marks a key milestone in BMC’s ongoing initiative to modernise the city’s aging water infrastructure. The work, which began on Monday at 10 am…
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…
Tamannaah Bhatia is set to bring the golden era of Indian cinema alive as she joins Siddhant Chaturvedi in the biopic on legendary filmmaker V. Shantaram. The actress will portray Jayashree, an iconic star of her time and Shantaram’s second wife, whose presence played a significant role in both his personal life and creative journey….
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…
Crisis-hit IndiGo on Tuesday said the airline is back on its feet and that operations have stabilised, even as it continues to address all passenger concerns. In a fresh video message, IndiGo Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Peter Elbers said lakhs of passengers — whose flights were cancelled or delayed during the recent disruption — have…
Filmmaker Aditya Dhar`s directorial Dhurandhar, headlined by Bollywood star Ranveer Singh, has earned Rs 130.80 crore nett at the domestic box office. The film has surprised all with its box office run right from day 1. The film with a runtime of 3 hours and 34 minutes, has successfully gotten people to the theatres. After…
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…
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…
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…
Priyanka Chopra took to social media to share a rare memory with actress Dia Mirza on her birthday. The desi girl sent Mirza heartfelt wishes on her special day. In her post, Priyanka expressed warmth and affection, wishing Dia “lots of goodness” and celebrating their cherished moments together. Taking to her Instagram stories, the Baywatch…
If you still haven’t caught Anurag Kashyap’s globally celebrated neo-noir Kennedy, there is now a way. In a milestone moment for Indian cinema, the film has been selected as the only title from the country to feature in the debut lineup of the Letterboxd Video Store Kennedy to stream on December 10 On December 10,…
Director Aditya Dhar’s most recent release, Dhurandhar, starring Ranveer Singh, Akshaye Khanna, Sanjay Dutt and others, has been making big waves at the box office. The film has managed to enter the Rs 100 crore club within just the first weekend of its theatrical release. Amid its roaring success, details about its OTT rights have…
On the 90th birth anniversary of legendary actor Dharmendra, Bollywood actors and fans are pouring in tributes, remembering the life and legacy of the iconic star. Veteran actor Shatrughan Sinha remembered his “first hero”, calling him his “elder brother”. “Remembering with immense love & fondness my `first hero` & `people`s hero` in true sense, like…
Netflix released the trailer of Raat Akeli Hai: The Bansal Murders, a shadow-drenched crime thriller directed by Honey Trehan and written by Smita Singh. The film opens the doors to the Bansal mansion, where a wealthy family is found slaughtered behind locked rooms, and every survivor has something to fear. Raat Akeli Hai 2 trailer…
Post Malone, a global music sensation, performed in Guwahati, Assam, on Monday, December 8, and a moving moment from the concert has surfaced online. In a poignant gesture that had the audience cheering, Post paid respect to the late Assamese hero Zubeen Garg, whose death earlier this year devastated the entire area. Post Malone spoke…
Bollywood filmmaker Vikram Bhatt and his wife Shwetambari, who were arrested last week, have been remanded to seven days of police custody. The order was pronounced by the ACJM court in Udaipur in connection with an alleged Rs 30 crore fraud case. Vikram Bhatt sent to 7-day police custody The couple was taken into custody…
Neeraj Ghaywan’s directorial Homebound is based on a real-life story centered on two best friends. The deeply moving narrative has resonated with audiences in India and across the world as the film was screened at multiple film festivals before its theatrical release in India. The film is also India’s official entry for the 98th Academy…
The Maharashtra State Election Commission (SEC) on Tuesday announced a revised schedule for preparing the voter lists for the upcoming elections to 29 municipal corporations across the state. The date of the elections has not yet been declared. According to officials, the deadline for verifying and publishing the final ward-wise voter lists after considering objections…
Bollywood actor Kartik Aaryan attended the Red Sea International Film Festival in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. The festival celebrates artists and movies from across the world. Aaryan met Hollywood star Johnny Depp at the festival and posted a picture from their meet. He shared a picture with Depp where the duo looked like long-lost friends. Kartik…
A special prayer meeting for the late legendary actor Dharmendra will be held in Delhi on December 11, bringing together his entire family, including Esha Deol and her ex-husband, Bharat Takhtani. The event will take place at the Dr Ambedkar International Centre in Janpath, New Delhi, from 4 to 6 p.m. Hema Malini organises a…
Rekha, a Bollywood actor, received the Red Sea Honouree Award. She earned the award at the Red Sea International Film Festival in Jeddah during a showing of Muzaffar Ali`s restored version of Umrao Jaan, a 1981 classic. Channeling Umrao Jaan, Rekha even participated in some shayari (poetry) while discussing movies. While on stage at the…
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….
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…
Actress-cum-singer Iulia Vantur shares a close bond with Bollywood superstar Salman Khan and family. The Romanian beauty, while in conversation with IANS, spoke her heart out about Salman Khan`s father and legendary writer Salim Khan. “He’s a beautiful soul and a legend,” said Iulia while talking to IANS. “Every moment spent with him feels like…
Shiv Sena (UBT) MLA Sachin Ahir on Tuesday questioned the Centre’s seriousness toward electoral reforms expected to be discussed in Parliament, stating that despite multiple instances and evidence presented in the public domain, the government appears unwilling to address the issue. VIDEO | Mumbai: Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sachin Ahir on electoral reforms to be…
Akshaye Khanna has impressed everyone with his performance in the recently released film Dhurandhar. Directed by Aditya Dhar, the film sees him play gangster Rahman Dakhait. After the release, the internet has been flooded with memes and clips from the film, largely focused on Khanna and his on-screen aura. Many viewers have praised the actor,…
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday said that the handwriting on the note left behind by the woman doctor, who allegedly died by suicide in Phaltan, has been verified as her own, and the cop and software engineer, whose names were mentioned in it, were involved in harassing her, reported news agency PTI. The…
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…
Actor Pratik Gandhi and his better half Bhamini Oza have completed 17 blissful years of being married to one another. The couple, who tied the knot on December 8, 2008, celebrated their wedding anniversary on Monday with a heartfelt post. They claimed that during these years, they have mastered the art of loving, annoying, and also…
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…
Veteran actress Sharmila Tagore rang in her 81st birthday with her family and friends in Delhi. His children, Saif and Soha, along with his granddaughter Sara, flew in from Mumbai to Delhi to be with her on her special day. Both Soha and Sara gave fans a glimpse of Sharmila Tagore`s birthday brunch, with the…
IndiGo cancelled approximately 180 flights from Bengaluru and Hyderabad on Tuesday, as disruptions at the crisis-hit airline continued for the eighth consecutive day, according to the PTI sources. “IndiGo is not operating 58 flights to and from Hyderabad on Tuesday. Of these, 14 are arrivals and 44 departures,” the sources said, adding that the number…
Filmmaker Aditya Dhar`s latest release, Dhurandhar, which arrived in theatres last Friday, has been creating a strong buzz online, drawing enthusiastic praise from both audiences and critics. Seeing the audience`s abundant love, Arjun Rampal, who plays a pivotal role in the film, took to Instagram and penned a note of gratitude. “Ladies&Gentlemen, we were not…
Ajay Devgn shared that `his birthday feels different this year` as he remembered legendary actor Dharmendra on his special day. Ajay took to social media and posted a throwback photo with the late star. Paying a heartfelt tribute to Dharmendra, he wrote, “His birthday feels different this year… but the love and laughter Dharam paaji…
Veteran actress Saira Banu faced a hard time putting into words the enormous personality of the legend called Dharmendra. Remembering Dharmendra on his 90th birthday, Saira Banu wrote on her Insta, “Dharam ji… if I were to put the man into words, it would never be easy. Some people are too large for language, too gentle…
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…
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,…
