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,…
Railway Minister Ashwini Vishnaw on Saturday announced that Mumbai will start getting closed-door local trains from December 2025. “For the safety of commuters in Mumbai, it is very important that any local trains that operate in Mumbai need to have their doors closed. It has now been decided that all the trains henceforth manufactured for…
Do you know what the stars hold for you in terms of love life, career, business and personal wellness? Well, read on to know your astrological predictions as per your zodiac sign. AriesMarch 21 – April 19Be careful about what you say in casual conversations at work. This is a positive time for friendships and…
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 22. Aries March 21 – April 20Faith in God is strengthened as some wishes manifest. Small blips at work are…
Yami Gautam is one of the finest actresses in the Indian entertainment industry, who has carved out her niche in the entertainment world with choices that have paid off in success. From portraying diverse characters to shouldering strong narratives on screen, Yami has consistently proved her mettle as an actor. This has always kept audiences…
Akshay Oberoi is an American actor of Indian descent who has worked in a number of films and shows. He made his debut as a child actor in the film American Chai. He is known for his movie Isi Life Mein…! in which he starred opposite Sandeepa Dhar. The film was critically acclaimed. Akshay joins…
The Dindoshi Police in Mumbai have arrested three youths, including a former bus cleaner, for allegedly breaking into the Bollywood Park cash counter office at Film City in Goregaon East and stealing Rs 4.11 lakh. According to the police, Vaibhav Manohar Khadye, a 33-year-old staffer at Bollywood Park, reported that an unknown person had stolen…
Akshay Kumar and Arshad Warsi`s courtroom drama Jolly LLB 3 has finally hit the big screens. The third instalment of the famous franchise brings the two actors back, this time together under the direction of Subhash Kapoor. Jolly LLB 3 opening day collection According to trade analyst Taran Adarsh, Jolly LLB 3 has collected Rs…
Rajya Sabha lawmaker Sanjay Raut on Saturday endorsed Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s allegations of “vote theft” by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and claimed that 90 per cent of Mahayuti legislators won due to “vote chori,” news agency ANI reported. The Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray) Member of Parliament’s (MP’s) remarks came two days after…
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has outlined the scale and complexity of the city’s water supply system, which currently provides 4,000 million litres of water per day to residents through a three-tier distribution network spanning nearly 5,000 km, a statement issued by the civic body said. Mumbai’s water comes from seven major sources located 100…
Saiyaara has turned out to be a classic film, given its success at the box office. Along with the film, the film`s lead pair, debutants Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda, also became household names. Recently, reports claim that the two actors fell in love during the filming and are in a committed relationship. Ahaan Panday…
For a few days, reports suggesting Katrina Kaif is pregnant have been going viral. Reports also claim that the actress is expected to deliver her first child with Vicky Kaushal in October or November. While the couple has not yet officially announced the pregnancy, a picture of the actress has now made it to social…
Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has advocated for better policing in Maharashtra, stating that fearless and proper use of technology can take policing to the next level, news agency PTI reported. While addressing an annual event of the Indian Police Foundation (IPF) at the Maharashtra Police Headquarters in South Mumbai, Fadnavis stressed the need to change…
Actor Kartik Aaryan shared a playful photo from his Dubai trip, featuring the iconic Burj Khalifa. Adding his signature humor, he captioned the image, “There is a Khalifa in my phone. In the image, Kartik is seen holding his phone while looking behind at Burj Khalifa. The actor looks uber cool in a casual tee,…
A 52-year-old priest died by suicide inside a temple in a Mumbai’s Kandivali area, hours after he was accused of seeking sexual favours from a young woman, a police officer said on Saturday. According to the police, a 19-year-old woman and her father visited the Kandivali Police Station in suburban Mumbai around 2 am on…
Actress Tanushree Dutta, on Friday, shared a cryptic yet inspiring post, reflecting on life’s challenges and the strength of faith. In her message, she spoke about walking through the valley of the shadows of death, overcoming setbacks, and staying resilient despite negativity. She also urged her followers to keep moving forward with prayer, belief, and…
The tragic passing away of singer Zubeen Garg in a fatal scuba diving incident has left the country in shock. Amid the news, the Assam government has announced a three-day state mourning in the wake of the death of a singer, who belonged to the state. Assam declares 3 days state mourning Assam CMO announced…
According to sources in the industry, the unit of director Abhilash Kankara`s upcoming Telugu film, featuring actor Sharwanand in the lead, will shoot some key racing scenes during the ongoing schedule in Hyderabad. For the unaware, actor Sharwanand plays a bike racer in his upcoming film, which is tentatively being referred to as #Sharwa36….
In a heartfelt exchange on Bigg Boss season 19, entrepreneur and contestant Tanya Mittal sat down with Zeishan Quadri to know more about his life. She asked him about his parents and the kind of expectations they had for him while growing up. Zeishan, while talking to Tanya, revealed that both his mother and father…
Women with excessive nausea and vomiting (hyperemesis gravidarum) during pregnancy may be at a 50 per cent high risk of mental health conditions such as post-partum psychosis, depression, and post-traumatic stress disorder, according to a study. Hyperemesis gravidarum (HG) affects up to 3.6 per cent of all pregnancies. HG is the most common cause of…
A sudden outbreak of diarrhoea in Mohanpur village under Sadar block has left two dead and over 75 residents hospitalised, most of them children, during the ongoing monsoon season. The deceased have been identified as Deeplal Yadav and Laxmi Devi, both residents of Mohanpur. Infected villagers have been admitted to Darbhanga Sadar Hospital and Darbhanga…
While medical imaging can be lifesaving, an alarming study showed that one in 10 blood cancers in children is driven by exposure to radiation from medical imaging. Medical imaging saves lives by enabling timely diagnosis and effective treatment, but it also exposes patients to ionising radiation — a known carcinogen — particularly through computed tomography…
Researchers have identified how the malaria parasite Plasmodium falciparum affects the brain, an advance that may help develop potential therapeutics that could help prevent or even reverse the damage. Cerebral malaria kills one out of five children who suffer from it and also causes long-term disabilities in half of the survivors. Malaria is caused by…
Himanta Biswa Sarma, Assam`s chief minister, has provided an update on the mortal remains of late singer Zubeen Garg, who died at the age of 52 in Singapore on Friday. On Saturday, he posted on X (previously Twitter) that Zubeen`s post-mortem will be conducted in Singapore, after which his “mortal remains will be handed over…
Bhushan Pradhan, a prominent actor in the Marathi film/TV industry with a significant fan base, recently shared several images on social media with actress Ketki Narayan, sparking curiosity among followers. Ketki wears a sari in the photographs, while Bhushan wears a kurta. Most strikingly, in the first photo, Bhushan rests his palm on Ketki`s stomach…
Maharashtra is all set for a motorsport milestone as Navi Mumbai prepares to host the state’s first-ever nighttime Formula street race. The announcement came after Racing Promotions Pvt. Ltd. (RPPL) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC) in the presence of Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis. The grand finale of…
A breakthrough was achieved for a 4.88 km-long tunnel between Shilphata and Ghansoli for the Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train project on Saturday morning in the presence of Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, reported news agency PTI. Calling it a “landmark achievement”, Vaishnaw, who initiated the breakthrough of the tunnel, said that the first phase of the high-speed…
The Navi Mumbai police have arrested the driver of former IAS probationer Puja Khedkar`s father in connection with the road rage incident in which the helper of a truck was abducted last week, a senior official said on Saturday, reported news agency PTI. The accused, Praful Salunkhe, was apprehended by a team from Navi Mumbai…
Police in Maharashtra`s Thane district have seized banned tobacco products worth Rs 5 lakh from a tempo and arrested two persons, an official said on Saturday, reported news agency PTI. A team from the local crime branch intercepted the tempo at Vadpe Naka in Bhiwandi on September 17, and on inspection, found the contraband, senior…
A breakthrough was achieved for a 4.88 km-long tunnel between Shilphata and Ghansoli for the Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train project on Saturday morning, the National High Speed Rail Corporation Limited (NHSRCL) said. Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw was present at the Ghansoli shaft when this breakthrough was achieved by way of a controlled blast. The tunnel,…
A 29-year-old man has been arrested for alleged possession of more than 1 kg of hashish worth Rs 1.1 crore in Maharashtra`s Thane district, police said on Saturday, reported news agency PTI. Acting on a tip-off, the anti-narcotics squad laid a trap on the Shilphata-Mumbra Road on September 14 and intercepted the accused, Masud Badbuddin…
The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) has temporarily suspended monorail services on Saturday, reported news agency ANI. Following the suspension, MMRDA plans to make several upgrades to the monorails. For instance, the city`s metropolitan authorities plan to install a new block to enable faster integration of new rolling stock, reported ANI. To enhance the…
Comedian Kapil Sharma’s The Great Indian Kapil Show has landed in trouble before its season finale airs today. Firoz Nadiadwala, who produced Hera Pheri (2000) and Phir Hera Pheri (2006), issued a cease-and-desist notice to Netflix India on September 18, citing copyright, trademark, and character rights infringement with regard to the comedy show’s latest promo….
Passengers travelling on the Central Railway’s Mumbai Division may face delays on the intervening night of Sunday and Monday due to a scheduled traffic and power block. According to the officials from the Central Railway, there will be a special traffic and power block for the launch of the open web girder at Kharbao RFO….
The Bandra Kurla Complex station, the only underground stop on the 508-km Mumbai-Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail Corridor, has reached the final stage with the completion of 84 per cent of the excavation work, the National High-Speed Rail Corporation Limited (NHSRCL) said on Saturday. There are 12 stations on the entire corridor, and Bandra Kurla Complex station…
