Discontent is growing within the BJP over demands by family members of party leaders for election tickets ahead of the upcoming Mumbai civic polls. It has been reliably learnt that several relatives of BJP MLAs, office-bearers, and senior leaders are seeking tickets for the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation elections, triggering resentment among grassroots workers. The move…
The supporting iron rods at a construction site in Mahim, which caused damage and threatened the life of a 50-60 year-old peepal tree, were partially removed by the developer on Friday evening. The move followed yet another inspection at the site along Bhagoji Keer Road near Paradise Cinema by Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) officials on…
When Ikkis opens on January 1, it will, among other things, remind us of what Hindi cinema lost in 2025. Sriram Raghavan’s directorial venture, led by Agastya Nanda, will mark the final on-screen appearance of Dharmendra, who passed away on November 24. In the swansong, we’ll also see the superstar’s last dance, in a qawwali…
After a six-hour operation, the Maharashtra Forest Department, with support from the Mira Bhayandar Municipal Corporation, MBMC police and wildlife conservation NGOs, safely rescued a leopard that had entered a residential area in Bhayandar East, triggering a human–wildlife conflict in which seven people were injured. The leopard was first spotted late on Thursday night by…
1 Late Thursday night, a local Bhayandar woman who feeds stray dogs spots a leopard in the area and immediately informs the police 2 Police personnel arrive and scan the surroundings, but are unable to trace the leopard during the night search 3 At 7.40 am, Rakesh Yadav and his 19-year-old family friend who are…
The presence of a leopard in the densely populated Bhayandar East locality has left residents and officials puzzled about how the animal managed to reach a residential building far from known forest patches on Friday. Forest department officials, speaking on condition of anonymity, said they believe the leopard may have moved through a mangrove patch…
The dream of segregating local and express trains is coming closer to reality, as the sixth line to Borivli is expected to be operational by late January 2026, with finishing work set to begin today. With this, mail express trains will no longer be operated on the local line between Bandra and Borivli, resulting in…
Because coach knows best School-level footballers listen to their coach after a practice session at Cooperage Ground. A century of Ritwik Ghatak A still from Subarnarekha. Pics Courtesy/NFDC-National Film Archive Of India This year marks the birth centenary of legendary film director Ritwik Ghatak. The city-based Brief Encounters Film Club is celebrating this today with…
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 December 20. Aries March 21 – April 20A legal issue is sorted. Be careful with money and valuables today. Working with…
India cricket stalwart Salim Durani, who passed away in 2023, is once again in the news after a video of a woman claiming to be his wife went viral on social media. The woman — identified as Rekha Shrivastava — was recently found begging on the streets of Belapur. While those known to the cricketer…
Polling is scheduled for Saturday, December 20, across 23 municipal councils and nagar panchayats in Maharashtra for the posts of president and members, the State Election Commission (SEC) said, PTI reported. Simultaneously, elections will be held for 143 vacant member posts in various other municipal councils and nagar panchayats. Counting of votes is set for…
The makers of Ikkis have dropped the final trailer for the upcoming film featuring newcomer Agastya Nanda in the lead role. The final trailer comes weeks before its theatrical release on January 1, 2026. The trailer gives another glimpse of the biographical drama based on the life of Second Lieutenant Arun Khetarpal, who was posthumously…
A video claiming to show a leaked romantic song featuring Shah Rukh Khan and Deepika Padukone from the upcoming film King has gone viral on social media, sending fans into a frenzy. The short clip, widely shared across platforms, shows the much-loved on-screen pair in an intense romantic moment, complete with a close embrace and…
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…
