The Maharashtra Cabinet on Tuesday approved the Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming, Comics and Extended Reality (AVGC‑XR) Policy 2025, with a roadmap extending to 2050, aimed at making Mumbai the entertainment and tourism capital of India. Chaired by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, the meeting cleared a Rs 3,268-crore plan to boost the AVGC-XR ecosystem, projected to…
Computer Engineering once again emerged as the most popular course choice for students who secured admission through the Common Entrance Test (CET) 2025-26. As many as 27,995 students took admission in Computer Engineering, while seven professional courses related to Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, and Machine Learning saw an intake of over 85 per cent. The…
Malaria cases in Mumbai have crossed over 6,000 whereas chikungunya, hepatitis numbers have rose this monsoon season, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) health report said on Tuesday, adding that there was the dengue figures have declined as compared to this time last year. According to the Monsoon Diseases Report released by the Public Health Department of…
The Mumbai Monorail will temporarily stop operations from September 20, as part of a major system upgrade aimed at making services safer, faster, and more reliable for commuters, an official statement said on Tuesday. The decision comes after recent technical snags, halting Mumbai Monorail. It said that the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA), which…
Senior officials from the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), Mumbai traffic police and railway authorities held a joint meeting on Tuesday to review the progress of key flyover reconstruction of the ongoing projects in the city, an official statement said. It said that BMC`s Additional Municipal Commissioner (Projects) Abhijit Bangar directed that all flyover works be…
The Nationalist Congress Party (Sharadchandra Pawar) on Tuesday demanded that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led Maharashtra government and the State Election Commission (SEC) immediately comply with the Supreme Court’s directive to hold pending local body elections, reported news agency PTI. “If the government fails to conduct the polls before the deadline yet again, the apex…
A potential disaster was averted in Thane’s Naupada area on Tuesday afternoon after a tin sheet from a residential building was dislodged by strong winds and left hanging precariously over an adjacent structure. The disaster management department and fire brigade acted immediately, bringing the situation under control, thereby preventing any injury. The incident occurred around…
The Maharashtra government has accorded ministerial status to the chairman of the Parshuram Economic Development Corporation (PEDC), extending a host of facilities and allowances applicable to part-time chairpersons holding such rank. The PEDC, which was established to promote self-employment and business opportunities for the economically weaker sections of the Brahmin community, is currently headed by…
The Supreme Court on Tuesday set a final deadline of January 31, 2026, for holding local body elections in Maharashtra, paving the way for polls for the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) and other civic bodies across the state. During a petition hearing, the apex court directed that all local bodies, zilla parishads, and panchayat samitis,…
Bollywood actress Tanushree Dutta has opened up about refusing to participate in Bigg Boss for a long time. She revealed that she has consistently turned down the reality show for over a decade despite lucrative offers as high as Rs 1.65 crores. In a candid interview, she explained that the show’s environment, which involves contestants…
Actor Jackie Shroff is an avid social media and this time he used it to voice out a major concern. He shared a candid video capturing his frustration while stuck in a traffic jam with an ambulance ahead. He even urged the driver to be more considerate as he was worried that the patient might…
Mumbai Police on Tuesday said that it raided a fake call centre that was operation from Goregaon area and was allegedly involved in cheating Americans. The police said that as many as 13 people have been arrested in the matter and multiple equipment used to defraud US nationals has been seized by the officials. According…
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray on Tuesday launched a scathing attack on the BJP-led government over the proposed introduction and promotion of bike taxis in Mumbai, alleging that it is a deliberate attempt to privatise and phase out the city’s iconic BEST bus service. Speaking to reporters, Thackeray said, “A bike taxi can only…
More than one lakh cataract surgeries will be conducted across Maharashtra as part of a fortnight-long health initiative to mark Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s 75th birthday, state BJP president Ravindra Chavan announced on Tuesday. The drive, scheduled from September 17 to October 2, will also include eye check-ups for at least 10 lakh people and…
Mumbai Police`s Economic Offences Wing (EOW) recorded Bollywood actor Shilpa Shetty`s husband Raj Kundra`s statement on Monday in an alleged case related to cheating a businessman of Rs 60 crore. In a fresh development, businessman Raj Kundra has alleged that a portion of the amount was paid as fees to Bollywood actresses Bipasha Basu and…
The Maharashtra Cabinet on Tuesday approved the Maharashtra Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming, Comics and Extended Reality Policy 2025. The cabinet is chaired by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis. The policy initiated by the cabinet proposes a slew of incentives and simplification of procedures for speedy clearances. Moreover, the cabinet’s decision comes from CM Fadnavis at the…
Saiyaara starring film debutants Ahaan Panday & Aneet Padda defied expectations, earning almost 600 crore globally, including close to 20 million dollars in overseas markets, and becoming the highest-grossing love story in the history of Indian cinema! It shocked and stunned the Indian entertainment industry, giving the country two Gen Z sweethearts whom everyone is…
Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray on Tuesday said India playing a cricket match with Pakistan has exposed the BJP`s “farce” of patriotism and stressed that the country should have shown firmness by not participating, reported news agency PTI. India won the Asia Cup match against the traditional rivals by seven wickets on Sunday amid…
Actor Akshay Kumar penned a heartwarming message for his son, Aarav, celebrating his 23rd birthday. Taking to his Instagram handle, Akshay reflected on his life as a father and the journey of watching his son grow up. Calling himself a “proud sidekick,” the actor wrote, “Happy 23rd, Aarav! When I was twenty three I was…
An official on Thursday said, in an attempt to ease traffic snarls on the Ghodbunder Road in Thane city, Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has directed that heavy vehicles will be permitted to ply on the route only between midnight and the early morning hours, reported news agency PTI. As per a release issued…
From his early days in cult hits like Khosla Ka Ghosla and Bheja Fry to intense performances in Traffic Signal and Titli, Ranvir Shorey has carved a reputation as one of the most versatile actors. In a conversation with ANI, Shorey opened up about his role in the latest series, `Bindiya Ke Bahubali`, directed by…
In a commendable display of responsibility, police officers from the Kandivali Traffic Division in Mumbai on Tuesday took matters into their own hands and repaired a large pothole in the middle of the road while being on duty. The pothole was located near Bhoomi Mart at Buffera Naka in Charkop. Due to heavy rainfall since…
On his wife’s birthday, Adnan Sami penned a romantic note for his ‘jan’Roya, whom he called his “safe haven” and “forever home.” The singer-composer went on to say that he wouldn’t change a single step, not even the hardest ones, because it led him to her. Adnan took to Instagram, where he shared a string…
Maharashtra`s Advocate General Birendra Saraf has tendered his resignation citing personal reasons, officials said, adding that his resignation was accepted, reported the PTI. Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis informed about Saraf`s resignation in the cabinet meeting on Tuesday. Saraf will, however, continue in the post till January 2026, by which time the government would have…
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday said the state government will launch certificate courses at the Skills University to train skilled manpower in the gems and jewellery sector, reported news agency PTI. Speaking at the inauguration of a gems and jewellery exhibition at the Jio World Convention Centre in Mumbai, Fadnavis said the gems…
Three people have died and more than 120 were evacuated amid heavy rains in Maharashtra in the last 24 hours, the State Disaster Management Department said on Tuesday, reported news agency PTI. The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and other rescue teams were involved in evacuations in the affected districts, the department stated in a…
The much-awaited trailer of Varun Dhawan and Janhvi Kapoor`s upcoming film Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari was unveiled at a grand event in Mumbai on Monday. The launch event was attended by the cast of the film. During the event, Varun Dhawan opened up on the ongoing debate over the rising entourage costs of actors….
A huge python entered the courtyard of a house in the densely populated Utekhol village of Mangaon taluka in Raigad district of Maharashtra, sparking panic among residents. Thanks to the swift action of the Forest Department, support from a wildlife researcher, and the help of local youth, the python was safely rescued and released back…
The Bombay High Court on Tuesday said it was “not an open gate for everyone” to file an appeal against acquittal in the 2008 Malegaon blast case, and sought details if family members of the victims were examined as witnesses in the trial, reported news agency PTI. A bench of Chief Justice Shree Chandrashekhar and…
Police have invoked the stringent Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA) against seven persons arrested in connection with the murder of two cousins in Thane district last month, officials said on Tuesday, reported news agency PTI. The seven accused, including the main perpetrator Vicky Mhatre, were part of an organised criminal gang involved in…
In a resounding vindication of its conservation efforts, the Supreme Court of India on Monday gave a definitive clean chit to Vantara. The order, which dismisses all allegations of illegality and impropriety, marks the culmination of an exhaustive and fearlessly conducted investigation by a Special Investigation Team (SIT). The Court’s order, based on the SIT’s…
As many as 20 passengers of a private bus sustained injuries after it hit another vehicle near Ghoti in Maharashtra`s Nashik district on Monday evening, police said, reported news agency PTI. The accident took place on the Mumbai-Nashik highway when the private bus was going towards Panvel in Navi Mumbai from Chalisgaon in Jalgaon district…
The Kandivli police and Zone XI DCP Sandeep Jadhav’s squad arrested one bookie for allegedly betting on Sunday night’s India-Pakistan Asia Cup match through illegal betting platforms. Police have identified the accused as Kailash Mangilal Salecha, a resident of Shankar Lane, Kandivli West. According to police sources, around 8.40 pm on Sunday, the police, acting…
With India crushing the Pakistan cricket team on Sunday, it is the off-the-field action that has ignited a firestorm rather than the analysis of what was a tepid, one-sided match. Col Utkarsh Rathore (Retd), who was commissioned into the Indian Army in 1980, commanded the 17 Maratha Light Infantry battalion during Operation Parakram, mobilisation of…
The Mount Mary Festival (Bandra Fair) began on Sunday, drawing more than 17,000 devotees. However, the celebrations were marred by thefts, as gangs from Gujarat, Pune, and Mumbai targeted devotees, stealing valuables amounting to lakhs of rupees, including gold chains, wallets, and mobile phones. On the first day of the fair, around 12 people were…
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 98.82 per cent. As per the BMC on Tuesday (September 16), the collective…
In what doctors on Monday said was a rare case, a woman gave birth to quadruplets at the District Hospital in Satara. According to doctors, the occurrence of quadruplet births is extremely rare, estimated at a frequency of one in 10 lakh to 5 crore deliveries. However, the case is even more unusual since the…
As civic polls inch closer, the BJP is shifting focus to issues that affect everyday life in Mumbai. After taking up issues of buildings without an Occupation Certificate (OC), the spotlight is on open spaces. BJP Mumbai president and MLA from the Andheri West Assembly constituency, Ameet Satam, has objected to the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation…
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast a generally cloudy sky with moderate to heavy rainfall across Mumbai and its suburbs on Tuesday. Thunderstorms accompanied by lightning are very likely during the day. A yellow alert has been issued, warning of heavy rain, thunderstorms with lightning, and gusty winds reaching speeds of 30–40 kmph at…
A case of molestation has come to light in a suburban local train, where a 62-year-old man allegedly took advantage of the crowd and misbehaved with a woman. The incident occurred near Dadar railway station. The accused has been identified as Darshankumar Giridharilal Makhan, a resident of Uttam Nagar, Govardhan Park, West Delhi. He was arrested…
