Celebrated Mumbai pathologist Dr Anita Borges has passed away. The city-based pathologist, who was the daughter of renowned Indian oncologist and cancer surgeon Dr Ernest Borges, was a pioneer of oncopathology and held several prominent positions in the medical field in Mumbai and India. Many from the medical fraternity and Mumbai have reacted mourning the…
The Bhoiwada Police in Dadar have cracked a high-value theft case and arrested three men from Rajasthan who allegedly stole gold ornaments and cash worth over Rs 4 crore from a jewellery shop in Mumbai`s Parel earlier this month. The incident came to light on the morning of September 9, when the owner of Dalichand…
Actress Urvashi Rautela has introduced the newest member of her family — an adorable fur baby named Kylie Rautela. The name “Kylie Rautela” gains significant attention — it is a nod to Urvashi’s own international influence after she replaced Kylie Jenner as the Smile Train Global Ambassador, advocating for children born with cleft lips and…
The Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (MSEDCL) has registered cases against 66 individuals in connection with electricity thefts amounting to Rs 30.73 lakh in rural parts of Thane district, a senior MSEDCL official said on Friday. The state-run power utility conducted intensive inspection drives over the past two months in Titwala, Indira Nagar, Ganesh…
Actress Malaika Arora is known to lead an extremely healthy life by mostly eating clean and exercising regularly. Giving us a glimpse into her fitness regime, Malaika dropped a string of stories on her Instagram handle on Thursday. View this post on Instagram …
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Friday accused Rahul Gandhi of speaking in the tone of an “urban Maoist”, alleging that the Congress leader had urged Gen Z to overthrow a democratically elected government, reported the PTI. CM Fadnavis criticised Rahul Gandhi following a post the Congress MP made on Thursday evening, in which he…
Doctors at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi, have successfully performed a life-saving keyhole lung surgery on a 50-day-old baby weighing just 2.5 kilograms. The infant, referred from Bihar, was suffering from a rare and serious condition known as congenital pulmonary airway malformation (CPAM) – an abnormal development of a part…
NCP (SP) president Sharad Pawar on Friday spoke to Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis over phone and expressed dissatisfaction over BJP MLA Gopichand Padalkar`s alleged derogatory comments about senior NCP (SP) leader Jayant Patil`s parents. Maharashtra always supports progressive thoughts and the remarks made by Padalkar do not reflect the state`s culture, Pawar told the…
Currently, Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is one of the most common hormonal disorders affecting a large number of women. PCOS is increasingly seen in the 15–30-year age group, which covers adolescence and early adulthood. This rise is linked to lifestyle changes, stress, and genetic factors. Hence, women should pay attention to early symptoms and seek…
Zubeen Garg, also known as Ya Ali, passed away in a freak scuba diving accident in Singapore on Friday. He was 52. Ashok Singhal, the Assam Cabinet Minister, confirmed the singer`s death on social media on Friday afternoon. Ashok Singhal penned a note “Deeply saddened by the untimely demise of our beloved Zubeen Garg. Assam…
Kiara Advani is currently embracing the phase of parenthood in her life. After the birth of her baby girl, reports were rife that she had backed out of Don 3, and now it looks like she is not even a part of Dinesh Vijan’s Shakti Shalini. As per reports, Saiyaara fame Aneet Padda has replaced…
A major milestone is expected in the ambitious Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train project will be achieved after Shilphata tunnel breakthrough in Maharashtra`s Thane district on Saturday, officials said. As part of the Mumbai-Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail (MAHSR) project, the breakthrough will be achieved using NATM (New Austrian Tunnelling Method) tunnel, sources said. The event will be attended…
As Mumbai’s Apple BKC store turned into a buzzing hotspot during the early hours of Friday, tech enthusiasts gathered in large numbers to get their hands on the latest iPhone 17 series. With customers arriving from across India to buy the iPhone 17 on launch day, some Apple loyalists said they purchased it for the…
Global Digital Health Summit 2025 (GDHS 2025), will be held at the Jio World Convention Center in Mumbai, from September 19-21. The event has been designated as the Official Pre-Summit Event of the AI Impact Summit 2026 by the Ministry of Electronics & IT (MeitY), Government of India. GDHS 2025 will explore how digital technologies…
Congress leader Vijay Wadettiwar on Friday alleged the Maharashtra government`s recent GR on Maratha quota has harmed the interests of OBCs, and accused it of spreading hatred between communities, reported the PTI. Wadettiwar also attacked minister and senior Ajit Pawar-led NCP leader Chhagan Bhujbal, alleging that he was indulging in “hypocrisy” over the Other Backward…
The Apple BKC store in Mumbai turned into a tech carnival on Monday as the US tech giant’s latest flagship devices hit the shelves. Among the crowd of Apple enthusiasts, one man once again stood out: 26-year-old Ankush Goyal, a marketing professional from Delhi, who became the first customer to purchase the iPhone 17 Pro…
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and NCP chief Ajit Pawar on Friday said the party was still part of the Mahayuti alliance because of mutual respect among allies and its commitment to the state`s progress, reported news agency PTI. Addressing office-bearers and party leaders at the inaugural session of the NCP`s `Chintan Shibir` in Nagpur, Pawar…
An official on Friday said that the police in Maharashtra`s Thane district have arrested one more person in connection with the seizure of mephedrone worth Rs 75.2 lakh smuggled through the Rajasthan-Madhya Pradesh border, reported news agency PTI. The crime branch arrested the accused, Kuldeepsingh Parihar, on September 12 from the Kalwa area, and a…
The Bombay High Court on Friday received a bomb threat email, the second in a week, which turned out to be a hoax after a thorough search, an official said, reported news agency PTI. An email about a bomb blast in the Bombay High Court premises in south Mumbai was received on the official ID…
A 45-year-old man from Maharashtra`s Thane district was allegedly duped of Rs 37.8 lakh by cyber fraudsters who lured him to invest in the stock market, police said on Friday, reported news agency PTI. The complainant, a resident of Kopri, was allegedly added to a group on the Telegram app, where he was offered insider…
Apple’s flagship store in Mumbai, expected to draw massive crowds on Friday for the launch of the iPhone 17 series, turned into a scene of commotion. Customers had queued outside the BKC Apple store since last night to grab the newly launched devices, but were shocked when the situation escalated into a physical fight. A…
The Maharashtra government has made e-KYC mandatory for beneficiaries of the Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin scheme, giving them two months to complete the process, reported news agency PTI. A government resolution (GR) was issued regarding this on Thursday, an official said. The Mukhyamantri Ladki Bahin Yojana provides monthly assistance of Rs 1,500 to women in…
Bollywood actress Ameesha Patel has earned many fans for her beauty and style. However, she remains happily single at 50. The Kaho Naa Payaar Hai actress recently revealed the reason for not getting married. She also shared that she’s open to the idea if her partner supports her professional goals. The actress also recalled a…
Noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) such as diabetes, hypertension and cancers, as well as mental health conditions like anxiety and depression, are a silent killer, World Health Organisation (WHO) Director General, Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, said on Thursday. He urged countries to strengthen cost-effective solutions to tackle the rising burden of NCDs and mental health. “Noncommunicable diseases…
Within a course of just two days, doctors at a hospital in Kolkata have helped give a new lease of life through two timely organ donations. In two poignant instances of humanity and kindness, Manipal Hospital EM Bypass helped facilitate the process for the families of two individuals decided to donate organs of their loved…
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ekanth Shinde has dismissed Congress leader Rahul Gandhi`s fresh allegations of irregularities in the voters` list as “completely baseless” and challenged him to submit a formal affidavit to the Election Commission (EC), reported news agency PTI. Gandhi on Thursday accused Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar of protecting those who “destroyed democracy”…
Bollywood actress and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP from Himachal Pradesh`s Mandi, Kangana Ranaut, met people affected by floods and landslides in the state on Thursday. During the meeting with the victims, she was seen expressing her distress over the financial losses faced by her restaurant in Manali. Kangana talks to the victims While interacting…
Exposure to contaminated water is a major reason for infection from a brain-eating amoeba that has claimed the lives of 19 people, including children as young as three years old, in Kerala, said doctors calling for avoiding swimming in lakes and other water bodies. Amoebic meningitisis a rare but fatal central nervous system infection caused…
Maharashtra has announced the State Teacher Awards, honouring 109 teachers across the School Education and Sports Department with the prestigious recognition. Among them, 38 were selected under the primary school category, 39 under secondary school, 19 primary teachers for exemplary work in tribal areas, 8 under the social reformer Krantijyoti Savitribai Phule Ideal Teacher Award,…
The officials on Friday said that one worker was killed and four others sustained injuries in an explosion at a chemical factory in Maharashtra`s Palghar district, reported news agency PTI. The blast occurred at Limbani Salt Industries around 7.30 pm on Thursday, they said. Five workers were present at the site during the mixing of…
Shabana Azmi’s 75th birthday celebrations were nothing short of iconic, just like the veteran actress. Several stars from Bollywood assembled to celebrate her birthday, which was filled with moments of pure joy and bliss as she danced and made the most of the night. As celebrities share glimpses from the star-studded birthday celebrations, Shabana was…
The water levels in lakes supplying drinking water to Mumbai have risen following heavy rainfall in their catchment areas. According to Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation`s (BMC) Mumbai rains data, the combined stock in the seven reservoirs that provide water to the city now stands at 99.32 per cent. As per the BMC on Friday (September 19),…
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast a partly cloudy sky with light to moderate rain likely over the city and its suburbs through the day on Friday, as per the latest Mumbai weather updates. While the intensity of showers is not expected to be heavy, intermittent spells may affect traffic flow and daily commuting…
The BJP slammed Rahul Gandhi for once again coming up with theories of irregularities in the electoral list. BJP Mumbai president Ameet Satam claimed that instead of introspecting on the reason for the party`s loss in the polls, Rahul is blaming irregularities in the voter list. “This is not going to help the Congress,” Satam…
Despite the Bombay High Court order prohibiting using trees for commercial or decorative purposes, blatant violations are occurring across the Kalyan-Dombivli Municipal Corporation (KDMC) area. From banners and lighting fixtures to nails and wires hammered into tree trunks, these acts are not only illegal but also environmentally destructive — yet municipal enforcement remains lacklustre. Rules ignored,…
High drama unfolded outside the Navi Mumbai Police Commissionerate at CBD-Belapur on Thursday, as the family of missing Constable Somnath Kashinath Fapale, joined by villagers from his native Ahmednagar district, staged a sit-in protest demanding answers about his disappearance. Fapale, attached to Rabale police station, was deputed for Ganpati visarjan bandobast duty at Vashi police…
In a major relief for the Maharashtra government, the Bombay High Court (HC) has rejected a petition (one of the multiple cases filed) challenging the government to accept the Hyderabad Gazette for issuing Kunbi caste certificates to the Maratha community. On Thursday, the HC raised questions over the maintainability of the public interest litigation (PIL)…
A fire near Kelve Road railway station on the Western Railway’s Dahanu-Virar stretch has reignited concerns over the region’s poor emergency response network, after fire engines failed to reach the spot in time. The incident occurred when smoke was spotted from the engine of train no 59023 Valsad Fast Passenger. Within minutes, flames erupted, forcing…
The Mumbai Traffic Police assigned four police personnel to prevent two-wheelers from speeding on footpaths around the Khodadad Circle, popularly called the Dadar TT Circle, on Babasaheb Ambedkar (BA) Road on Thursday. In contrast, 10 traffic police personnel were assigned on duty to manage traffic congestion along the road due to the closure of the…
Barely two years after it was first pulled up, a Jogeshwari-based pharmacy college has once again landed in hot water for charging students more than the officially approved fees. In August 2025, around 30 BPharm students of HK Pharmacy College approached the Fee Regulation Authority (FRA), alleging that the institute was demanding Rs 21,000 annually…
