The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Thursday announced that it will contest the upcoming BMC Elections 2026 independently, fielding candidates in all 227 wards and ruling out any alliance with other political parties, party leaders said on Friday. The party said that the decision marks its formal entry into Mumbai’s civic politics and aims to…
Shiv Sena leader Milind Deora on Thursday expressed concern over the growing chaos and sectarian violence in Bangladesh, warning that political intolerance and instability have serious consequences. In a post on X, Deora said, “The growing chaos & sectarian violence in #Bangladesh is a stark warning of what happens when politics descends into intolerance &…
Neeraj Ghaywan’s directorial Homebound is India’s official entry for the Oscars and has been shortlisted for the Best International Feature Film category. The film, which stars Ishaan Khatter, Vishal Jethwa, and Janhvi Kapoor, narrates the tale of friendship during a trying and testing time. Recently, Khatter revealed that his character had a beautiful love story…
`Mann Bhareya` singer B Praak has been blessed with a baby boy. An excited singer took to his social media handle to share the happy news with all his followers. He revealed that the baby was born earlier this month and also shared the name of the baby. B Praak announces baby`s birth Sharing a…
Pune district in Maharashtra have recorded 14,234 property registrations in November 2025, marking a 6 per cent year-on-year increase, according to a report by real estate consultancy Knight Frank, reported the IANS. During the same month, stamp duty collections reached Rs 565 crore, reflecting strong revenue growth. Revenue growth remains strong The report noted that…
Whenever Raghav Juyal and Remo D’Souza share space, on screen or off, it’s a collaborative spark that needs no choreography. Their association, especially through the ABCD franchise, has been marked by an easy camaraderie that audiences have loved and grown familiar with over the years. Fresh off a string of performances that have reshaped his…
As the investigation into Zubeen Garg`s tragic death continues, the Singapore Police Force (SPF) has now clarified that, based on current findings, no foul play is suspected. They added that investigations into the death of the acclaimed Assamese singer are still ongoing. The Singapore police released a statement on Friday, December 19, amid growing online…
Mumbai Police have announced parking restrictions on a stretch of road in Khernagar and Nirmal Nagar areas in Bandra East, to ease traffic congestion and improve pedestrian safety, an official notification said. The notification was issued by the Mumbai Traffic Police on Thursday. It said that the odd-even parking restrictions will be in force from…
Maharashtra Pradesh Congress Committee President Harshwardhan Sapkal on Thursday said that the people’s strong sentiment to name the Navi Mumbai International Airport after land rights leader DB Patil must be respected, warning that no other name would be accepted under any circumstances. Addressing the media at Tilak Bhavan in Mumbai, Sapkal accused the Bharatiya Janata…
Love stories in Bollywood often come wrapped in glamour, but some of the most beautiful ones are born in the simplest moments, and Kriti Kharbanda’s story about Pulkit Samrat is one of them. During a recent candid conversation with Karan Johar, Kriti opened up about a deeply personal memory that sealed her decision to marry…
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) on Friday said that parts of Mumbai would face 99-hour water supply disruption due to Mumbai Metro 7A works. During the period, water supply would be affected in Dharavi, Andheri and Bandra of Mumbai area of Mumbai. “Major water pipeline connection works will be taken up which will affect water…
Director Anurag Kashyap revealed that he is used to the failure of his films. During the teaser launch event of Dacoit, co-starring Adivi Sesh and Mrunal Thakur, in which he will be essaying the role of a fearless and uncompromising cop, Swamy, Kashyup was asked about the box office failure of his latest directorial venture,…
Just a day after the trailer of Tu Meri Main Tera Main Tera Tu Meri was launched, the film has now landed in legal trouble. Trimurti Films has allegedly filed a copyright infringement case in the Bombay High Court against Dharma Productions, Namah Pictures, music label Saregama, and rapper Badshah over the unauthorised use of…
Filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma claimed that Aditya Dhar has single-handedly changed the future of Indian cinema with his latest release Dhurandhar. Calling the movie a “QUANTUM LEAP in INDIAN CINEMA”, he shared on social media, “I believe that AdityaDharFilms has completely and single handedly changed the future of Indian cinema , be it north or…
Actress Esha Deol, who is still grieving the loss of her beloved father and legendary actor Dharmendra, has expressed her wish to take a break from social media for some time. The `Dhoom` actress revealed that due to the unfortunate circumstances, she had been keeping her work commitments on hold for some time; however, she…
Actor Randeep Hooda on Friday, took to social media to wish his wife, Lin Laishram, on her birthday. In his heartfelt post, the Jaat actor celebrated her strength, grace, and love as she is all set to embrace motherhood. In his touching note, Randeep expressed awe at her resilience and the magic they are creating together…
Actress Mallika Sherawat shared her excitement after receiving an invitation to the White House Christmas dinner. The actress attended the annual Christmas dinner which was held on December 18 in the presence of US President Donald Trump. She also shared a snippet of her invitation for the dinner. Mallika Sherawat attends White House Christmas dinner…
A fire broke out on Friday afternoon in the meter box room on the ground floor of the New Narsimha Building in Thane (West), civic officials said. According to the Thane Municipal Corporation’s Disaster Management Cell, the incident was reported at around 12.48 pm by the Jawaharbagh Fire Station. The fire, triggered by a cable…
Aamir Khan Productions announced their upcoming quirky spy film Happy Patel: Khatarnak Jasoos in a truly unique and playful manner, leaving everyone guessing about what was coming next. Directed by and starring Vir Das, alongside Mona Singh, the film’s announcement arrived as a humorous treat, generating immense buzz and quickly becoming the talk of the…
Actress Shilpa Shetty has reacted to reports of her involvement in the Best Deal TV case. In a strongly worded statement, the actress called the allegations baseless, distressing and legally untenable. She also clarified that she has no involvement in the decision-making process of the company. Shilpa Shetty issues statement in Best Deal TV case…
Actress Shivaleeka Oberoi is stepping into a beautiful new phase of life as she prepares to embrace motherhood for the first time. The actress recently announced her pregnancy with husband, filmmaker Abhishek Pathak, sharing the joyful news with fans and well-wishers on social media. Shivaleeka Oberoi and Abhishek Pathak announce the happy news The parents-to-be…
It appears that Nick Jonas is currently enjoying a full-blown Bollywood music phase, and fans are loving it. After revealing that he listens to the song “Aavan Jaavan” from War 2 before going on stage, Priyanka Chopra’s American singer-actor husband has now found another desi track to get him pumped up before his shows. This…
Actor Arjun Rampal congratulated the team of the forthcoming war drama, Border 2 after witnessing the adrenaline-filled teaser of the film. He praised Varun Dhawan, Diljit Dosanjh, and Ahan Shetty for bringing in new blood to the franchise, along with mentioning the solid presence of veteran Sunny Deol, who was also a part of the…
Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan, who was last seen in a special appearance in Coolie, is taking a dig at himself. On Thursday, the actor’s production house took to their Instagram and shared a fun video of the superstar discussing the strategy around the trailer release of his upcoming production, Happy Patel: Khatarnak Jasoos. In the…
Bollywood star Vicky Kaushal has been winning hearts on social media for making his young little fan extremely happy and excited by clicking a selfie with him. Recently, Vicky Kaushal shared a carousel post on his social media account to share photos of his latest event. In one video shared by Kaushal, the actor…
Madhuri Dixit has never shied away from reinventing herself, and Dedh Ishqiya marked one of the boldest chapters of that journey. In an exclusive conversation on mid-day’s Sit With Hitlist, the actress spoke at length about why she chose the film, how it challenged stereotypes around leading ladies, and why she believes an actor must…
Actress and singer Iulia Vantur revealed that for her, singer and songwriter Ricky Martin serves as proof that dreams do, in fact, come true. Iulia recently got a chance to meet Martin for the second time during his performance in her home country, Romania, and the meeting reminded her of her first encounter with the…
The OG Dhak Dhak girl and evergreen diva of Indian cinema, Madhuri Dixit, sat down for an exclusive conversation on mid-day’s Sit With Hitlist, opening up about her fearless choices, evolving craft, and why she continues to surprise audiences even decades into her career. When asked if the headline-grabbing idea of her playing a serial killer…
Dissent within the BJP over issuing civic election tickets to family members of office bearers and public representatives is slowly beginning to surface. Advocate Vivekanand Gupta has written to BJP Mumbai president Ameet Satam, urging the party to ensure that the upcoming Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections do not turn into a “family business.” Gupta,…
Normalcy has returned to the NP Authorisation payment and permit renewal process for transport vehicles registered in Maharashtra following intervention by the State Transport Department. Transport Commissioner Shri Vivek Bhimanwar, IAS, resolved a long-pending VLTD-related system issue affecting permit renewals and authorisations after detailed discussions and submission of a comprehensive representation. Key decisions include: Vehicles…
Madhuri Dixit and Anil Kapoor’s Beta is still remembered by audiences, thanks to the iconic number Dhak Dhak Karne Laga. The song didn’t just cement Madhuri Dixit’s status as a pop culture legend but also earned her the nickname that still follows her—the “Dhak Dhak girl” of Bollywood. Sung by Anuradha Paudwal and Udit Narayan,…
Bollywood superstar Hrithik Roshan’s mother, Pinkie Roshan, took to her social media account to remember her late friend Zarine Khan. Pinkie, in the post, mentioned how Zarine loved her daughter Sunaina as her own and also elaborated on how much she loved children. Sharing a picture featuring herself along with Zarine Khan, her husband Sanjay…
Ranveer Singh’s Dhurandhar is leaving no stone unturned in grabbing headlines. The film’s trailer launch event was a talked-about affair for several reasons. A video went viral in which Rakesh Bedi is seen kissing 20-year-old Sara Arjun, following which he faced backlash. He has now reacted to the criticism. To note, the actor essays the…
Bollywood filmmaker Karan Johar has lauded Kartik Aaryan for his professionalism and for always staying extremely `committed` to his work and treating all his projects as top priority. Karan, on Thursday, attended the trailer launch of his upcoming production Tu Meri Main Tera Main Tera Tu Meri, starring Kartik and spoke highly of the actor….
Maximum and minimum temperatures on Friday are likely to hover around 34 degrees Celsius and 17 degrees Celsius, respectively, in Mumbai, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). As per the Sameer app, Mumbai’s air quality index (AQI) stands at 133, placing it in the moderate category. This level may cause breathing discomfort for people…
Just like every year, Dhirubhai Ambani International School’s annual day function, held on Thursday, turned into a star-studded affair. Several Bollywood stars, including Shah Rukh Khan, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Abhishek Bachchan, and Shahid Kapoor, attended the event to root for their kids. However, King Khan stole the show with his chivalrous gesture…
Trained to catch A hawker waiting on the tracks boards a train in motion at Bandra Terminus. Hat-trick with a difference (From left) Farzana Contractor, Justice Ahamed Ebrahim, Khalid and Zeynasan Ansari at the book launch earlier this week. Pic/Fotocorp What do you call someone who has just published his third book on his cruises…
As the countdown to the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) polls begins, the BJP and the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena have taken an early lead by sorting out most of their seat-sharing arrangements. On the other hand, the Opposition camp, led by the Thackeray cousins, is yet to officially announce an alliance or finalise plans. According…
After receiving de novo deemed university status in 2023, the Sir JJ School of Arts, Architecture and Design is all set to introduce research programme, with the first PhD admissions likely to begin next year. In the initial phase, the university will offer 18 seats — six each in fine arts, architecture and design. At…
NCP leader and former sports and youth affairs minister Manikrao Kokate will undergo angiography on Friday morning, following which a decision about his custody will be taken, officials said, reported news agency PTI. A team of Nashik City Police reached Bandra on Thursday night along with a non-bailable warrant issued against Kokate, an official said….
