Taking note of a mid-day report highlighting how the upper surface of the newly opened Santacruz-Chembur Link Road (SCLR) connector was peeling off and how its landing was causing traffic chaos on the Western Express Highway, Mumbai North Central MP Varsha Gaikwad has written to Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, demanding strict action against erring officials…
A 70-year-old blind man allegedly drowned after falling into the unfenced Achole pond in Nalasopara East on Tuesday morning. The deceased has been identified as Bharat Kumar Mistry, a resident of Mumbai, who had come to live with his married daughter in Achole village. According to police sources, Mistry, who was visually impaired in both…
After heavy downpours over the Ganesh visarjan weekend, Mumbai has slipped back into hot and humid conditions, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issuing a green alert for the next five days — meaning only light rain between September 9 and 13. The alert extends across Maharashtra’s coastline, including Thane, Palghar, Raigad, Ratnagiri, and Sindhudurg….
All roads lead to the mount Preparations reach full swing outside Mount Mary Basilica ahead of the annual Bandra Fair that begins on September 14 New Yorker pizza blues for Kunal The sign placed outside the restaurant in Girgaon. PIC/SHADAB KHAN Come September 11, Girgaon’s beloved New Yorker will say goodbye to the ‘concrete jungle…
Commuters travelling between Dahisar and Mahim on the Western Express Highway (WEH) will be greeted by uniform street and traffic architecture if all goes according to plan. The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) is planning small tactical interventions along this stretch, measuring about 25 km in length, such as unvarying dividers, kerb stones, traffic islands, 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 11. Aries March 21 – April 20This sense of urgency is quite real as you wait to receive some news….
The Goregaon Police in Mumbai have arrested a 46-year-old woman for allegedly cheating a Santacruz-based jeweller of Rs 1.25 lakh by pledging fake gold ornaments. According to the police, the complainant Agwatilal Rangsal Soni (64), who owns Mayur Jewellers in Goregaon West and Bhagwati Jewellers in Khar West, approached the cops after discovering the fraud…
A key witness in the July 2023 Jaipur-Mumbai train shooting firing incident, in which an RPF constable allegedly killed four people on a moving train, on Tuesday told a local court that the accused had pointed his gun at him and his family, but withdrew when passengers raised an alarm. Deposing before Additional Sessions Judge…
Acclaimed actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui has joined forces with filmmaker Ravi Varma for his next titled Blind Babu. It seems like the project has already gone on floor as Ravi took to his official Instagram handle and announced the project by sharing a picture with his lead actor. They were also holding a clapperboard with the…
To cater to the festive travel demand during Dussehra and Diwali 2025, the Central Railway has decided to operate 230 special train services on the Solapur Division to ensure smooth and convenient travel for passengers across Maharashtra. In a press release, the Central Railway stated that the services will run between September 25 and December…
Veteran actor Anupam Kher, who essays the role of Mahatma Gandhi in Vivek Agnihotri’s The Bengal Files watched the controversial drama in a theatre recently. Sharing the audience reaction to the flick, Kher revealed that people were going through a sea of emotions while witnessing “The Bengal Files”, even crying for the people who lost…
As the Gen Z protest in Nepal against the social media ban gains momentum, actress Manisha Koirala called it a “black day for Nepal”. Taking to her Instagram, Koirala wrote: “Today is a black day for Nepal — when bullets respond to the voice of the people, outrage against corruption and demand for justice.” If…
Actor Ali Fazal attended a special screening of his upcoming Hollywood film Rule Breakers at the UK Parliament with MP Alice McDonald. He said it is a moment of immense pride and privilege for him. Ali expressed gratitude for being honoured with this opportunity and said: “To be invited by MP Alice McDonald to the…
Six family members of the victims who died in the 2008 Malegaon bomb blast have filed an appeal in the Bombay High Court (HC), challenging the acquittal of all the seven accused, including former BJP MP Pragya Singh Thakur and Lt Col Prasad Purohit. The appeal, filed on Monday by Nisar Ahmed Sayyed Bilal and…
Kareena Kapoor, a Bollywood actor, brought excitement to the opening of a jewellery store in Birmingham, UK, with her lively dance performance and pleasant onstage interactions. However, a tumultuous incident occurred outside the venue when one of her supporters passed out, generating panic. Kareena was the guest of honour at the launch of a jewellery…
The Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation Ltd. (IRCTC), a Navratna PSU under the Ministry of Railways, has announced a lineup of exclusive international tour packages departing from Mumbai, targeting Indian travellers seeking affordable, all-inclusive, and hassle-free global experiences. The newly launched itineraries cover a range of popular international destinations and are scheduled between October…
Bollywood Actress Huma Qureshi, who is currently attending the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), shared a note about celebrating the spirit of cinema, courage, and storytelling. Taking to Instagram, Huma shared a series of pictures from the red carpet and the picturesque lanes of Toronto, flaunting her stunning blue outfit. The actress wrote: “A night…
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) will now offer marriage registration services on weekends (Saturdays and Sundays), starting September 21, an official statement said on Tuesday. It said that a new Fast-Track Marriage Registration Service has been launched will be available on weekdays (Monday to Friday), allowing couples to receive their marriage certificates on the same…
Maharashtra Minister Radhakrishna Vikhe Patil, who heads the state cabinet sub-committee on the Maratha reservation issue, on Tuesday firmly stated that the government`s decisions on the matter are already under implementation and there is no question of a rollback. Addressing reporters after a key sub-committee meeting, Vikhe Patil responded to concerns raised by OBC leader…
Maharashtra Deputy CM Eknath Shinde has approved the relocation of the Dahisar Toll Naka, one of the prominent entry point in Mumbai near Mira-Bhayandar and will be shifted 2 kilometres ahead before Diwali, an official statement said on Tuesday. It said that the toll naka will be shifted near the nursery opposite the Versova bridge,…
Actor Farhan Akhtar, who is all set to portray Major Shaitan Singh Bhati, a Param Vir Chakra awardee, in his upcoming film 120 Bahadur, paid a heartfelt visit to the surviving heroes of the iconic Battle of Rezang La, Subedar Honorary Captain Ram Chander Yadav and Havildar Nihal Singh. On Monday, Farhan shared a couple…
Actors Tiger Shroff and Rashmika Mandanna attended the fan screening of the much-awaited Japanese anime film Demon Slayer: Kimetsu No Yaiba Infinity Castle Part 1 in Mumbai on Sunday. The release of Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle Part 1 in India has been creating quite a buzz among anime fans in the nation. Bollywood stars have…
Singer Perrie Edwards and her fiancé, footballer Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, have shared some happy news with their fans. The two are expecting their second child together. The 32-year-old Little Mix star took to her Instagram to announce the news with an adorable video. In the black-and-white clip, Perrie wore a T-shirt that read, “If He Wanted…
On Tuesday, Salman Khan took to his Instagram, and shared a BTS picture from the sets of the film. The picture shows the actor peeking through the clapperboard. The 86th scene from the film shows a close-up shot 1 of the actor giving his 1st take. The actor has been currently juggling between Galwan and…
Mumbai on Tuesday reported four new Covid-19 cases, a state public health department bulletin said. With addition of the fresh cases, Maharashtra has reported 2,773 positive patients since January 2025. According to the state’s health department bulletin, all patients so far have reported only mild symptoms. Since January 2025, a total number of 46 deaths…
The Ajit Pawar-led Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Zeeshan Siddique on Tuesday alleged that the Mumbai Police have taken a “casual” approach in the investigation into the murder of his father, Baba Siddique, reported the PTI. Talking to PTI after his meeting with DCP Crime Branch Raj Tilak Roshan, the former MLA asserted that a…
As Akshay Kumar turned 58 on Tuesday, his Housefull co-star Riteish Deshmukh penned a note for his “partner-in-crime” and said that the two have had epic times together both on and off screen. Riteish took to Instagram, where he shared a string of behind-the-scenes images of Akshay from the sets of their latest release, Housefull…
The Indian Medical Association (IMA) Maharashtra has strongly objected to the state government’s move to register CCMP (Certificate Course in Modern Pharmacology) certificate holders into the Maharashtra Medical Council (MMC), the regulatory body for allopathic practitioners, even as the matter remains sub judice. In a statement issued on Monday, Dr Santosh Kadam, President of IMA…
Bollywood actor Aishwarya Rai Bachchan has approached the Delhi High Court to safeguard her personality rights, raising concerns over the unauthorised use of her name, photographs, and public persona across various digital platforms and commercial products. This move comes after she noticed some of her morphed images were going viral. Aishwarya Rai moves Delhi HC…
A Mumbai Police official died and a woman cop was injured after a speeding car hit them on the Coastal Road in Mumbai on Tuesday, officials said, reported the PTI. The incident took place at 7.53 am when the two police personnel were on bandobast duty at a connector of the Bandra-Worli Sea Link and…
Not every relationship ends on a bitter note, and exes Saba Azad and Imaad Shah’s bond proves it. The actors, who dated for several years, parted ways in 2020. However, they continue to share a close bond and explore newer avenues of their relationship. In a recent interview, the actors shared how their dynamics got…
A massive fire broke out at a popular eatery in Maharashtra`s Thane district on Tuesday morning, officials said, reported news agency PTI. There was no report of any casualty, they said. The blaze erupted around 7 am at KGN Biryani Shop located in Lodha Palava on Shilphata Road in Kalyan area and quickly spread, gutting…
Actor Manisha Koirala has strongly raised her voice regarding the ongoing protests in Nepal. Taking to Instagram, the actress condemned the act of the government. Her statement comes after massive demonstrations led by Gen Z protestors against corruption and the government’s social media ban turned deadly. Manisha Koirala reacts to Nepal protests Taking to Instagram,…
Businessman Raj Kundra, husband of Bollywood actor Shilpa Shetty, has been summoned by the Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of Mumbai Police in connection with a Rs 60 crore cheating and fraud case. The summons, initially issued for Wednesday, was deferred to September 15 after Kundra requested more time to appear. Reports state that, along with…
Senior NCP (SP) leader and former Maharashtra home minister Anil Deshmukh on Tuesday claimed that the recent GR issued by the state government on reservations to the Marathas is an injustice to the Other Backward Class (OBC) community, reported news agency PTI. Speaking at a press conference, Deshmukh said nobody is against giving reservations to…
The Maharashtra State Human Rights Commission (MSHRC) has issued notices to top state and civic officials, including the secretary of Lalbaugcha Raja Sarvajanik Ganeshotsav Mandal, Maharashtra Chief Secretary, BMC Commissioner, and Mumbai Police Commissioner, following a complaint alleging discrimination and mistreatment of non-VIP devotees at the iconic Lalbaugcha Raja pandal. Taking cognisance of the complaint…
A court in Maharashtra`s Thane district acquitted a 21-year-old man accused of raping a woman on the promise of marriage in 2016, citing inconsistencies in her testimony and lack of corroborating evidence, reported news agency PTI. Additional Sessions Judge D S Deshmukh acquitted Vijay Dinesh Mishra, who was booked on the charges of rape, assault,…
In a rare and extraordinary medical case, doctors at a Mumbai hospital have given a new lease of life to a child in the city, after successfully removing a metal LED bulb lodged in his lung. It put an end to a three-month-long struggle with persistent cough and respiratory distress. The three-and-half-year-old child had been…
On the occasion of his 58th birthday on Tuesday, Bollywood’s very own Khiladi star Akshay Kumar marked the occasion by penning a heartfelt note, dedicating his special day to everyone who believed in him, bought a ticket, signed him, produced him, directed him, and guided him. Akshay took to Instagram, where he shared a picture…
Thirteen passengers travelling by an MSRTC`s electric bus had to be evacuated after smoke was detected in one of its wheels in Maharashtra`s Thane city on Tuesday morning, officials said, reported news agency PTI. The passengers were later accommodated in another bus by the Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC) officials, they said. Thane Municipal…
