Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be on a two-day visit to Maharashtra from October 8–9, during which he will inaugurate key infrastructure projects, including the Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA), and host UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer in Mumbai for bilateral engagements. Major inaugurations in Navi Mumbai and Mumbai On October 8, PM Modi…
Maharashtra minister and BJP leader Ganesh Naik has claimed 10 per cent of officials in the administration are “incompetent”, and asserted that a strong sense of duty will eliminate the need for public grievance forums like `janata darbar`, reported news agency PTI. Naik was speaking to reporters on Monday after holding the `janata darbar` (public…
Rajat’s Bedi father, Narendra Bedi, was a renowned filmmaker in the 70s and 80s. he worked on films like Benaam, Bandhan, Adalat among many others with superstars like Rajesh Khanna and Amitabh Bachchan. However, Rajesh Khanna and Amitabh Bachchan’s rivalry and closure of films led to financial losses which left his father succumbing to Alcohol….
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Maharashtra on October 8–9, marking a major event in the state’s infrastructure and international engagement calendar. During his visit, the Prime Minister will inaugurate key projects in Mumbai and Navi Mumbai and host the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Keir Starmer. PM Modi to Inaugurate Navi Mumbai International…
Firsts are always special. No matter how far an actor`s journey takes them, their debut film remains unforgettable. In her latest Instagram post, Twinkle Khanna highlighted just how special Barsaat is to her, as it marked her entry into the world of lights, camera, and action. On the 30th anniversary of `Barsaat`, Twinkle shared a…
Actor Jackie Shroff has remembered late star Vinod Khanna on his 79th birth anniversary on Monday and also celebrated 19 years of his 2006 supernatural comedy film “Bhoot Unkle.” Jackie took to his Instagram stories, where he shared a photo-collage of the debonair actor Vinod Khanna, who was often referred to as the “Sexy Sanyasi” in…
Filmmaker Rhea Kapoor thanked hubby Karan Boolani for “always being my rock” as he turned a year older on Monday. Marking the special day, the `Veere Di Wedding` maker uploaded a few unseen moments from Karan`s birthday celebration on social media, accompanied by some other fond memories of the couple over the years. …
Comedian Samay Raina was among the many who attended the star-studded premiere of Aryan Khan`s debut directorial, The Ba***ds of Bollywood, last month. Shah Rukh Khan`s son made his entry into the film industry with a Netflix web series that quickly became the talk of the town. While several celebrities and influencers turned up for…
Bollywood star Ananya Panday is currently in Paris to attend an event by the luxury brand Chanel. The actress is the global face of the brand from India. A viral video from the event shows her posing and chatting with Hollywood star Pedro Pascal. When Ananya met Pedro In the viral clip, Ananya can be…
Police have registered a case against the chairman and staff of a co-operative credit society for allegedly cheating a group of farmers of Rs 14.59 lakh by promising them a loan for a joint land purchase in Navi Mumbai, officials said on Tuesday, reported news agency PTI. A group of 14 farmers had jointly purchased…
India has seen a remarkable success in control of leprosy, with a 99 per cent drop in prevalence rate per 10,000 population and 98 per cent reduction in cases under treatment over a span of 44 years, according to the government. As per an official statement, India in 2025 had a prevalence rate of…
Crops on 68.69 lakh hectares were destroyed across Maharashtra due to heavy rainfall and floods in September, which severely affected Marathwada and adjoining regions, an official has said, reported news agency PTI. The government is preparing a proposal to be sent to the Centre seeking financial assistance for the affected farmers, the official from the…
The World Health Organization (WHO) has issued new guidelines to prevent, diagnose, and treat postpartum haemorrhage (PPH), which causes excessive bleeding after childbirth, to millions of women across the globe. The maternal health guidelines, co-published with the International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics (FIGO) and the International Confederation of Midwives, highlight the urgent need for…
Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut on Tuesday condemned the attempt to throw an object at Chief Justice of India (CJI) BR Gavai, calling it an attack on the Constitution of India, reported news agency ANI. Raut claimed the incident wasn`t just about the CJI but a broader reflection of the current political climate, where…
The water levels in lakes supplying drinking water to Mumbai have risen following heavy rainfall in their catchment areas. According to Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) data, the combined stock in the seven reservoirs that provide water to the city now stands at 99.04 per cent. As per the BMC on Tuesday (October 7), the collective…
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast a generally cloudy sky over Mumbai with a possibility of light to moderate rain or thundershowers across the city and suburbs on Tuesday. The IMD`s Santacruz observatory recorded a maximum temperature of 31.7 degrees Celsius and a minimum of 23.9 degrees Celsius on Tuesday. Meanwhile, the Colaba observatory…
Actress Shilpa Shetty and her husband, Raj Kundra, have been at the centre of several controversies over the years. The couple is now grabbing headlines for Rs 60 crore fraud case filed against them. After Raj recorded his statement few days back, his wife and actress Shilpa Shetty has recorded her statement with Mumbai Police’s…
With the Global Fintech Fest (GFF) 2025 set to be held at Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC) from October 7 to 9, the Mumbai Police will deploy over 1000 personnel, including more than 100 traffic policemen, to manage the expected footfall of 35,000 delegates, senior officials confirmed. Despite the anticipated crowd and pressure on vehicular movement,…
City and Industrial Development Corporation (CIDCO) Vice-Chairman and Managing Director Vijay Singhal, at a recent press conference, stated that the total passenger capacity of Navi Mumbai International Airport would be 90 million passengers per annum (MPPA) once it is fully operational with four fully functional terminals by 2036. With such high capacity, the airport would…
Acting on directives of the Maharashtra State Police Complaint Authority (MSPCA), the Director General of Police (DGP) office has issued a circular instructing all 11 police commissionerates and units across the state to circulate the ‘Lalita Kumari vs State of UP and others’ Supreme Court judgment and ensure strict adherence to FIR registration guidelines. MSPCA,…
Over three months after a BEST bus rammed into a bus stop signage outside August Kranti Maidan at Grant Road, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) is yet to reinstall it. The bus stop, located on the traffic island opposite the maidan’s main gate, also houses the 19th-century statue of Nusserwanji Maneckji Petit. Without the signage,…
The University of Mumbai‘s Centre for Distance and Online Education (CDOE) has begun facing roadbumps in the maiden voyage of its new National Education Police (NEP)-integrated master’s courses. Nearly 30 of the 86 students from the MA Geography distance courses have still not received the results of their Semester I exams, which were conducted in…
Work on the ambitious Thane–Borivli twin-tube tunnel is finally set to gather pace, with construction expected to begin this December beneath the Sanjay Gandhi National Park (SGNP). Estimated at Rs 16,600 crore, the project will directly link the Western Express Highway in Borivli with the Eastern Express Highway via Ghodbunder Road, slashing travel time between the…
Starting October 6, the Mumbai University Karmachari Sangh began a protest in support of nearly 127 non-teaching staffers who are yet to receive their pension and fiscal benefits despite retiring eight years ago. Starting off as a silent protest, the union movement is to turn into a hunger strike if the issue is not resolved…
What began as a harmless cricket tiff a year ago turned into a violent showdown in Mulund Colony late on Sunday night, when five men allegedly attacked a local businessman and his friends with blades and stones, leaving three injured. Five accused have been booked. Police said the incident took place around 11.30 pm at…
Unexpected is how Ishaan Khatter describes Homebound’s selection as India’s official entry to the Academy Awards 2026. When the announcement was made on September 19, the actor was miles away, flying from the US to India. “I got the news on the flight WiFi. Immediately, messages started popping up on my phone. It was the…
Spot the big cat A man paints a leopard face on visitor Vaishwik Medi as part of the National Wildlife Week celebrations at Veermata Jijabai Bhosale Udyan in Byculla For the fighters Students write letters to the (right) firefighters of Mumbai. PICS COURTESY/MNWC; FILE PIC Students of Psychology at the Maniben Nanavati Women’s College (MNWC),…
A late-night drive along the Worli stretch of Mumbai’s Coastal Road nearly turned fatal when a speeding Ertiga lost control, smashed through a divider, and plunged nearly 30 feet into the Arabian Sea on Monday night. In a chilling sequence that could have ended in tragedy, the car went airborne after hitting the median near…
The North Cyber police station has nabbed an active member of a gang involved in swindling lakhs of rupees under the pretext of renewing online medical insurance using the name of a reputed company. Nitesh Ganesh Sonwane, 30, was apprehended from his Goregaon residence following a detailed technical investigation. The police also seized a mobile…
Following hearings on over 300 suggestions and objections, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) on Monday published the final boundaries for electoral wards ahead of the upcoming municipal elections. The lottery for seat reservations will be held by the end of the month. According to the final chart drawn by the civic body, Mumbai will have…
For almost a year, there has been buzz that Kriti Sanon will reunite with filmmaker Aanand L Rai after Tere Ishk Mein for Nayi Naveli. Now, mid-day has learnt that the cast may have an addition — Yami Gautam. Trade insiders reveal that the makers have been quietly assembling the film’s team over the past…
Ahead of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections, the BJP is focusing on first-time voters. The party has announced that if voted to power, it will select 50 Gen-Z individuals (roughly those born between 1997 and 2012) from 24 wards as interns to monitor the civic system and suggest ways to improve governance. Last year,…
Mumbai recorded 2533 road accidents in 2023, a 33.7 per cent increase from 1895 in 2022, resulting in 384 fatalities and over 3000 injuries, according to the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways’ (MoRTH) ‘Road Accidents in India 2023’ report released a few weeks ago. Mumbai ranked 12th for accidents among cities with a population…
The Parel-based high-rise Ashok Towers has decided to make this Diwali brighter for its 230 support staff, including security guards, gardeners, maids, drivers, garbage collectors, and cooks, by celebrating the festival with generosity and gratitude. Residents of Ashok Towers celebrate Daan Utsav, a festival of giving dedicated to their 230 support staff To raise funds…
Ek aur prem kahaani There is a strong industry buzz that Karan Johar is preparing for his next directorial venture under Dharma Productions. Reports suggest the filmmaker will reunite with Alia Bhatt for the third time after Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani (2023). While Alia is apparently finalised as the female lead, the search…
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 October 8. Aries March 21 – April 20Self-analysis takes the mind through so many avenues, bringing an understanding of why certain…
A bullet train station in Maharashtra`s Thane district will connect train and metro lines, Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde told officials on Monday. Shinde has directed the officials that Thane and Kopar railway stations, along with the Taloja Metro, should be connected to the upcoming Mhatardi Bullet Train Station in Thane district, an official…
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Monday said that a tunnel link between Mumbai and Navi Mumbai Airport was under consideration. Shinde has directed the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) to study the feasibility of building an underground tunnel connecting Mumbai to the upcoming Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA), an official statement said….
Maharashtra’s Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik on Monday told the officials to complete all pending works of Metro Line 9 by December 15 and Line 4 by year-end. Sarnaik directed the officials to complete the works by December and bring major relief to commuters in Maharashtra`s Thane and Mira-Bhayandar, officials said. An official statement said that…
The Thane Municipal Corporation (TMC) will conduct a Pulse Polio Immunisation Drive on October 12, targeting all children under the age of five, as per state health department guidelines. The initiative, part of the Sub-National Pulse Polio Campaign, aims to ensure complete immunisation coverage, alongside routine AFP (Acute Flaccid Paralysis) surveillance. Maharashtra has been observing…
