The Palghar Police in Maharashtra have arrested a man from Navi Mumbai for allegedly duping over 40 persons to the tune of Rs 2 crore by posing as an Income Tax official, and promising jobs to them in the department, an official said on Wednesday, reported the PTI. The accused has been identified as Rinku…
The Bombay High Court on Wednesday granted bail to researcher Rona Wilson and activist Sudhir Dhawale, arrested in the Elgar Parishad-Maoist links case, noting that they were in jail since 2018 and the trial was yet to start. A division bench of Justices A S Gadkari and Kamal Khata said the two had spent more…
Amid the demands for his resignation over the Beed Sarpanch murder case, Maharashtra Minister Dhananjay Munde has found himself in a new controvery. A close relative of late Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Pramod Mahajan on Wednesday accused Munde of acquiring 1.5 acres of land owned by her in Beed district for just Rs 21…
The Mumbai cyber crime cell has nabbed a gang four individuals who were allegedly involved in defrauding a man of Rs 32 lakh in a case of digital arrest scam, the police said on Wednesday. The gang was busted by the North Region Cyber Police after the victim, a Kandivali resident was duped of Rs…
Filmmaker and choreographer Farah Khan has never been the one to hold back her thoughts and words. Whether it is national television or on social media, Khan has never shied from speaking the truth. Sugar coating things is definitely not her thing. As she turns a year older, we look at some instances where she…
In a first for Maharashtra, drones will be deployed to monitor illegal fishing along its 720-km coastline, a Fisheries Department official said on Wednesday, reported the PTI. The drones will provide live footage of up to the 12-mile maritime boundary from nine locations across all seven coastal districts in the state, the official said. The…
Pritish Nandy, a noted journalist, poet and filmmaker, has passed away at the age of 73. The news was shared his close friend and actor Anupam Kher on social media. Kher penned a long note talking about his decades old association with Nandy. Anupam Kher took to social media on Wednesday night to share the…
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has initiated an initiative aimed at providing clean and safe food to the citizens of Mumbai, while also combating the consumption of adulterated and harmful food products. In collaboration with the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), the BMC will conduct a series of training sessions designed to…
In a tragic accident, a 3-year-old boy and his mother lost their lives after being run over by a speeding truck in Kalyan area of Thane district in Maharashtra, the officials said on Wednesday. The accident took place near Dakshin Mukhi Maruti Mandir in Kalyan West on Wednesday morning. The Bazarpeth Police in Kalyan identified…
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Wednesday directed the officials to improve healthcare services in and take action against food and drug adulteration in the state. CM Fadnavis held a review meeting with key departments including Medical Education, Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to assess their work plans for the next 100 days. He stated…
The Central Railway on Wednesday said that it will restore the height gauge in King`s Circle area of Matunga in Mumbai which was damaged in an accident that took place in the wee hours of Wednesday. The Central Railway said that King`s Circle bridge accident took place in the wee hours of Wednesday at around…
The start of a new year often comes with renewed promises of better health and fitness. But instead of falling prey to fleeting fads and extreme measures, why not turn to a sustainable and balanced approach? Say goodbye to trending, new diets on the internet. Guru to stars like Kareena Kapoor Khan, celebrity nutritionist, Rujuta…
Bollywood diva Priyanka Chopra recently shared her reaction to the Palisades Fire in LA that has scorched thousands of acres of land, forcing a huge number of people to evacuate the vicinity. The actress witnesses the massive wildfire from her luxurious home in Los Angeles which she shares with her husband Nick Jonas and their…
आंध्र प्रदेश च्या श्यामल गोली यांनी विशाखापट्टनम ते काकीनाडा हे 150 किमी अंतर सलग 5 दिवस पोहून पार केलंय. विशेष म्हणजे श्यामल या 52 वर्षाच्या आहेतA 52 year-old veteran woman swimmer, native of samalkot in Kakinada district in Andhra Pradesh swam 150 kilometres in the Bay of Bengal from Vizag to Kakinada. News18 Lokmat is…
The wait is over! The Paatal Lok Season 2 trailer is here, and the excitement is palpable. Hathi Ram Chaudhary is back, and this time, the stakes are even higher. As the much-anticipated return of one of Indian streaming’s most iconic characters takes center stage, Jaideep Ahlawat delivers a gripping performance, setting a new benchmark…
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Wednesday said that while India is emerging as a strong nation and the fifth-largest economy, its youth is being targeted through drugs to weaken the country from within, reported the PTI. Describing drugs as an “invisible enemy”, he urged people to wage a war against the menace and fight…
App For Renting Furniture: या App वरून तुम्ही घेऊ शकता प्रत्येक गोष्ट भाड्याने N18S sikaNews18 Lokmat is one of the leading YouTube News channels which delivers news from across Maharashtra, India and the world 24×7 in Marathi. Stay updated on all the current events shaping Maharashtra’s political landscape, with a special focus on key figures…
The work to convert Nahur railway station into a double-discharge platform has finally begun. Nahur, a key station for the Airoli road connector, has been witnessing an increase in footfall, thereby necessitating the need for a double-discharge platform at the station. The new platform will serve as the station`s home platform and will provide wider…
For the first time ever, the Western Railway granted permission for the use of the Vande Bharat express train for commercial purpose. The Railways allowed filmmaker Shoojit Sircar to use the train for the shoot of his upcoming project. Mid-day got an exclusive footage of Sircar shooting a scene where an actor can be seen…
Actress Shabana Raza, known professionally as Neha, made her acting debut with Kareeb (1998). The film, also starring Bobby Deol, was directed by Vidhu Vinod Chopra. The film is known for its lovely music. She met actor Manoj Bajpayee after her first film, and the pair tied the knot in 2006. Despite working in several…
खंडणी आणि देशमुख खून प्रकरणात राजीनाम्याची टांगती तलवार असलेले मंत्री धनंजय मुंडे यांच्या अडचणी थांबण्याची काही चिन्हे दिसत नाहीत. धनंजय मुंडे यांच्या मामी सारंगी प्रवीण महाजन यांनी धनंजय मुंडे यांनी त्यांची परळीमधील जिरेवाडी येथील जमीन बळकावल्याचा आरोप केला आहेThere is no sign of abating the troubles of Minister Dhananjay Munde, who is facing resignation in…
The Bombay High Court on Wednesday questioned whether a woman with intellectual disability has the right to become a mother, while hearing a plea filed by the father of a 27-year-old unmarried woman, seeking the medical termination of her 21-week pregnancy, news agency PTI reported. The petitioner submitted that his daughter wanted to continue the…
खंडणी आणि देशमुख खून प्रकरणात राजीनाम्याची टांगती तलवार असलेले मंत्री धनंजय मुंडे यांच्या अडचणी थांबण्याची काही चिन्हे दिसत नाहीत. धनंजय मुंडे यांच्या मामी सारंगी प्रवीण महाजन यांनी धनंजय मुंडे यांनी त्यांची परळीमधील जिरेवाडी येथील जमीन बळकावल्याचा आरोप केला आहेThere is no sign of abating the troubles of Minister Dhananjay Munde, who is facing resignation in…
While coffee offers several health benefits, the best time to drink the hot beverage is morning hours, claims a study on Wednesday. The research, published in the European Heart Journal, showed that people who drink coffee in the morning have a lower risk of dying from heart disease. They also have a lower overall mortality…
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Deepika Padukone who celebrated her 39th birthday on January 5, took to her Instagram Stories on Wednesday morning to share a positive message for new mothers. Deepika is pretty active on social media and often shares her thoughts via posts and reels. Deepika re-shared a reel on her stories about women who embraced motherhood and…
The Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) has recently captured public attention, prompting concerns and questions about its potential impact. Here are the key facts to understand this respiratory illness. 1. Nature of the VirusHMPV is not a new virus nor does it have an unprecedented health threat as a self-limiting respiratory virus. The virus is always present…
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut on Wednesday claimed that the Ajit Pawar-led Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) was trying to engineer defections in the rival NCP (SP), promising its leaders berths in the union cabinet, reported news agency PTI. Raut`s comment came after NCP leader Amol Mitkati said that some Lok Sabha members from the…
Sonu Sood hailed as the “real-life hero” of India, continues to bridge the gap between stardom and the masses with his heartfelt gestures. In an unprecedented move, Sonu has announced that tickets for the opening day of his highly anticipated film Fateh will be priced at just Rs 99 for the first day. While blockbuster…
It seems that maternal instinct has kicked in former actress Somy Ali, who is planning to adopt a baby girl from a village in India. Talking about why she never thought of settling down and having kids, Somy said that first it was a deranged addiction based over a “nonsensical teenager’s crush”. Then when it…
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut has raised strong objections to the One Nation One Election Bill, warning that it could pave the way for a consolidated political system under a single party and leader. Speaking to ANI, ahead of the first Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) meeting on the bill, Sanjay Raut said, “One Nation…
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis inaugurated the newly renovated Dr Bhau Daji Lad Museum on Wednesday. “The richness of a city is not seen in the wealth of its people or its towering buildings, but through its museums,” said Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis today, during the inauguration of the renovated Dr Bhau Daji Lad Museum. …
Actress Kangana Ranaut, who is gearing up for her upcoming movie ‘Emergency’, has shared that she extended an invitation to politician Priyanka Gandhi Vadra. The film is based on the 21-month period from 1975 to 1977 when former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi declared a state of emergency across the country by citing internal and external…
The Western Railway on Wednesday pioneered the national iconic train Vande Bharat Express into film shootings. The Vande Bharat Express train was used for a film shoot for the first time on Indian Railways at Mumbai Central on Western Railway this morning. Three-time National Film Award winner Shoojit Sarkar is shooting for his new project….
The officials said that a GPS tracking chip attached to a bag of ornaments and CCTV footage have helped police arrest two persons in connection with an incident of firing and robbery near a hospital in south Mumbai, reported news agency PTI. The incident took place on Monday night when a man and his nephew…
Sara Ali Khan`s brother, Ibrahim Ali Khan is often seen indulging with fans and paparazzi in fun banter while heading out from his gym. Recently, a new video surfaced on the internet showing Ibrahim interacting with a man and his cow outside the gym. This video will leave you laughing. In the video, Ibrahim Ali…
Police have arrested a 39-year-old man after seizing the banned MD drug powder valued at Rs 11.22 lakh from his possession in Maharashtra`s Thane district, an official said on Wednesday, reported news agency PTI. The crime unit team apprehended the accused, Ahmad Shakil Ahmed Mallik alias Sonu, on Monday evening acting on a tip-off, the…
BJP MLA Suresh Dhas has said he did not meet Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and NCP head Ajit Pawar to seek minister Dhananjay Munde`s removal in connection with the case of sarpanch Santosh Deshmukh`s murder, reported news agency PTI. Dhas has been targeting NCP leader Munde over his close associate`s alleged involvement in an extortion…
Maharashtra minister Pankaja Munde on Tuesday announced that an app is being developed by the government to involve citizens in the fight against pollution, reported news agency PTI. The app will allow users to report environmental violations by uploading photos with geo-tags, enabling swift government action, she said. “We are developing an app to empower…
Laxman Hake On Sharad Pawar | शरद पवार अंतरवाली सराटीला आले अन् त्यानंतर काय झालं तुम्ही पाहिलंThe murder case of Massajog sarpanch Santosh Deshmukh has been making headlines in the state for the past few days. Santosh Deshmukh was kidnapped and killed on December 9. Leaders of the ruling party along with the opposition party…
