The Ulwe police have booked a man for allegedly assaulting his live-in partner in Ulwe after she expressed her desire to move to another house. The incident took place on Friday (September 19). According to the Ulwe police, the 24-year-old victim, a bar dancer in Panvel, has been staying with the accused, Rupesh Vilankar, 40, for…
Even as Love & War’s shoot is keeping her busy, Alia Bhatt is developing a new chapter for her banner, Eternal Sunshine Productions. mid-day has learnt that the actor and producer is joining hands with Shujaat Saudagar for a line-up of projects that will be rolled out over the next few years. Their first offering…
After mid-day highlighted the case of horses in Matheran experiencing temporary vision loss owing to eye infections, a veterinarian from the Animal Husbandry Department arrived at the hill station for examination. The veterinarian said, “We have already started examining the horses, and the two that are under treatment are recovering well. We will also be…
He’s nailed it! A roadside seller in Kandivli beats his brooms on iron nails to make them fluffier. German salute for Thane’s metal maestros The band performs the song Emasculator. pic courtesy/@metaldevastationpr The Germans seem to be a newfound audience for Eternal Returns, a Thane-based band in Mumbai. Having toured Europe earlier this year in…
Turning the adage Monday Morning Blues into Monday Morning Cool News, after nearly 1.5 years of a revamp, the Shivaji Park Gymkhana (SPG) reopens today. For the management who are the custodians of this space in the iconic Shivaji Park maidan, the feeling is as satisfying as a batsman seeing his straight drive roll triumphantly…
In light of multiple instances of waterlogging recently recorded in Dadar East’s Hindmata, despite work being carried out by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) to prevent such occurrences in the flood-prone area, the civic body is now looking at undertaking additional work at the spot. The new work, likely to be taken up by the…
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 September 23. Aries March 21 – April 20Though already taking on so much responsibility at work; more is assigned. Learn from…
Maharashtra Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik on Sunday said that the upcoming Metro Lines 4 and 4A will be a game-changer for commuters in Mumbai and Thane, helping ease traffic congestion and bringing the regions closer together, reported the PTI. The new 35.20-kilometre corridors will link Wadala, Ghatkopar, and Mulund in Mumbai to Kasarvadavali and Gaimukh…
Maharashtra Congress chief Harshwardhan Sapkal on Sunday criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for taking credit for recent GST rate reductions, while allegedly ignoring the burden placed on citizens during the past eight years, reported the PTI. In a statement, Sapkal accused the Prime Minister of overseeing “economic loot” since the rollout of the Goods and…
Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis has hailed the newly approved Goods and Services Tax (GST) reforms as a “historic initiative” and praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi after his address to the nation on Sunday evening, reported the ANI. CM Fadnavis called the GST reforms as a “bold and transformative” step to benefit citizens and the economy…
Football legend Lionel Messi is set to visit Mumbai in December as part of his much-anticipated GOAT Tour, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis announced on Sunday via a post on social media platform X. Messi will be visiting the city on December 14, he said. In a cheerful message addressed to the youth, CM Fadnavis…
Former Mahim MLA has fueled Opposition charges that funds are selectively allocated to ruling party members. A video of Sarvankar speaking at an event in his constituency (the Dadar-Mahim area) has gone viral on social media. In it, the leader claimed that the sitting MLA, Mahesh Sawant of the Shiv Sena (UBT) camp, was given…
In a shocking incident, a foundry businessman was found murdered at his office in Mumbai`s Charkop on Sunday morning, the police said, adding that a high-level probe was underway. The deceased was identified as Mohad Ayub Sayyed (65). He was allegedly attacked inside his office at the Government Industrial Estate, an official said. Two unidentified…
From glitzy red carpets to critical acclaim at coveted film festivals, Neeraj Ghaywan`s Homebound has been making headlines for months now. A six-minute-long standing ovation at Cannes Film Festival, winning at the Toronto International Film Festival, and now becoming India’s official entry to the Oscars, the film has raised the stakes with its milestones. After…
Visitors heading to Alibag in Maharashtra for a weekend break can now rent motorcycles and scooters for local travel, similar to popular tourist destinations like Goa and Kerala, reported the PTI. According to officials from the Maharashtra Transport Department, licences have been granted to two service providers in the coastal town. The State Transport Authority…
The family, friends and locals on Sunday blocked a road in suburban Mumbai demanding immediate arrest of the accused in Malwani parking murder case. An illegal parking mafia dispute in Malwani had last month claimed the life of a young cab driver, who was brutally attacked and stabbed to death. The deceased, identified as Sahil…
Actress Jacqueline Fernandez is again in the news for her alleged involvement in Sukesh Chandrashekhar’s money laundering case. After the Delhi High Court rejected her plea to quash the case against her, she has now approached the Supreme Court seeking relief. The hearing is scheduled for September 22. Jacqueline Fernandez moves SC As per India…
The official `X` (formerly Twitter) handle of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde was hacked on Sunday, with the hackers posting images of the flags of Pakistan and Turkey, a state official confirmed. According to the news agency PTI, the account was recovered within 30 to 45 minutes, the official added. “We immediately alerted the…
The Motor Accident Claims Tribunal (MACT) in Thane, Maharashtra, has awarded a compensation of Rs 26.25 lakh to the husband and minor son of a woman who died in a motorcycle accident in 2021. According to the news agency PTI, in a judgment delivered by Judge R.V. Mohite on Friday, the tribunal directed Reliance General…
Aamir Khan, also known as Mr Perfectionist of Bollywood has delivered several memorable performances over the years. One of his most loved roles to date is Bhuvan from Lagaan. The actor in a recent podcast shared how Vicky Kaushal would be perfect to essay the role if the film is remade today. The actor has…
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde`s `X` handle was found to be hacked on Sunday, with hackers posting images of flags of Pakistan and Turkey, an official said. The hackers live-streamed images with photographs of the two Islamic countries on a day when India and Pakistan are set to play their second game in the…
Nanded has become the first district in Maharashtra to receive 100 per cent compensation for crop losses caused by heavy rains and natural calamities, Agriculture Minister Dattatray Bharne announced. According to the news agency PTI, relief distribution, amounting to Rs 553.48 crore, will begin on Monday, the minister said. An additional Rs 20.81 crore has…
Popular singer Zubeen Garg, who won hearts across the country with songs like Ya Ali, passed away in a tragic scuba diving accident in Singapore on September 19. He was 52. The singer began the final journey home in Kahilipara from Guwahati airport on Sunday morning, with thousands of mourners pouring onto the streets to…
The `NaMo Yuva Run`, a nationwide fitness initiative organised by the Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha (BJYM), was held in multiple cities across India on Sunday as part of the ‘Seva Pakhwada’ to celebrate Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s 75th birthday. In Mumbai, the run was flagged off at the Coastal Road Promenade in Worli by Maharashtra…
Veteran actress Shabana Azmi celebrated her 75th birthday on Thursday, and she decided to spend her special day in the presence of some close friends, such as Preity Zinta, Divya Dutta, Rekha, Neena Gupta, Soni Razdan, Deepti Naval, and Ila Arun. Treating the netizens with some unseen photographs from the birthday celebration, Divya wrote…
The water levels in lakes supplying drinking water to Mumbai have risen following heavy rainfall in their catchment areas. According to the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation`s (BMC) Mumbai rains data, the combined stock in the seven reservoirs that provide water to the city now stands at 99.11 per cent As per the BMC on Sunday (September…
The city and its suburbs can expect a partly cloudy sky throughout the day on Sunday, with moderate rain very likely, according to the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation. There is also a possibility of thunderstorms developing in both the city and the surrounding suburban areas. As for tidal movements, high tide is expected at 11:46 AM,…
As his daughter Nurvi turned seven on Saturday, actor Neil Nitin Mukesh penned a heartwarming note for his “life” and said “love you the most in this world.” The 43-year-old actor took to Instagram, where he shared a string of adorable pictures of her daughter. Some images also featured his wife Rukmini and from the…
Vascular dementia — cognitive impairment caused by disease in the brain`s small blood vessels — is a widespread problem, but it has not been as thoroughly studied as Alzheimer`s disease, in which abnormal plaques and protein tangles are deposited in neural tissue, according to researchers. The team at the University of New Mexico developed a…
With proper awareness and technology, nearly 85 per cent of oral problems are preventable, said health experts on Saturday, September 20. Speaking at the three-day 35th Annual Conference of the Indian Society for Dental Research (ISDR) held here, over 30 national and international keynote speakers emphasised the need for research-driven collaboration across oral and craniofacial…
US researchers have found that the glucose-fructose mix found in sugary drinks directly fuels the spread in cases of advanced colorectal cancer. To meet nutritional needs, many patients with cancer are encouraged to have nutritional supplement drinks and concentrated juices that contain high glucose and fructose content. A team from the University of Texas MD…
Nearly a week after a truck cleaner was allegedly abducted by the parents of the dismissed IAS probationer Puja Khedkar and their bodyguard in a road rage incident in Navi Mumbai, the police have arrested the bodyguard. Khedkar’s parents, Dilip Khedkar and his wife Manorama, are still on the run. Police said the arrested man,…
A gruesome murder in Taloja has left residents shocked after a 45-year-old man allegedly killed the 17-year-old daughter of his friend. The accused, who has been arrested, reportedly acted out of long-standing economic and personal disputes with the girl’s family, the police said. According to Navi Mumbai Police, the accused and the girl’s father were…
The Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) on Saturday issued an advisory to only allow Hindus entry to garba events, and advised organisers to check the Aadhaar card of entrants for identification. While state minister and senior BJP leader Chandrashekhar Bawankule said organisers have the right to set conditions of entry at an event, provided it is…
The Malad Police have registered a case against a 60-year-old man for allegedly threatening a 75-year-old woman at knifepoint and extorting Rs 5 lakh from her.According to police sources, the complainant, a housewife residing in Sundarnagar, Malad, reported that the accused, Balkrishna Joshi, 60, visited her home and confronted her over alleged defamation in their…
Stepping in to calm the anxiety among hundreds of residents of Elphinstone after closure of the century-old Elphinstone Bridge on September 12, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis had said over a call with MLA Kalidas Kholambkar that a meeting would be scheduled within a week’s time to come up with a solution for the rehabilitation of…
Duck on an outing No quackery here, it’s just a bird out for a jaunt in Bandra East. A handy Pycroft for Zimbabwe Then and now; a world of a difference for Pycroft Andy Pycroft, the Zimbabwean match referee, who is at the centre of the Asia Cup handshake storm, had an interesting playing career….
Back from the hills Salman Khan has wrapped the Ladakh schedule of his upcoming film Battle of Galwan after an intensive 45-day shoot. Directed by Apoorva Lakhia, the film is based on the 2020 Galwan Valley conflict between India and China. Sharing the update on Instagram, Lakhia posted a photo with Salman and wrote, “It’s…
Neil Chandramohan Bhoopalam finally gets to tick off the horror genre from his wishlist with his upcoming film Xarax. The short film, written and directed by Salil Jason Fernandez, is set to have its world première at Beyond Fest in Los Angeles. It has also been officially selected at Monster Fest in Australia and Curtas…
Raghav Juyal’s experience in movies spans over a decade, but it is only the last two years that have marked his rise to prominence, thanks to his breakout performance in Kill (2023), his vulnerable and sensitive cop act in Gyaarah Gyaarah (2024), and later, a negative turn in Yudhra (2024). With The B***ds of Bollywood,…
