Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis will celebrate his 54th birthday on July 22. A prominent figure in the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), he has significantly influenced Maharashtra`s political landscape. Known for his strong leadership and effective governance, Devendra Fadnavis served as Maharashtra`s Chief Minister from 2014 to 2019, becoming the first BJP leader to…
In view of heavy Mumbai rains, airlines including Air India, IndiGo and other airlines on Sunday issued an advisory for passengers flying from and to the city. In a statement on X, Air India said that flights to and from Mumbai are getting affected due to heavy rains. Guests are advised to start early for…
The hunger strike of Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange continued in Antarwali Sarati in Maharashtra`s Jalna district on the second day on Sunday, reported news agency PTI. He is seeking immediate implementation of the state government`s `sage soyare` (kin by blood and marriage) notification, which will pave the way for the Maratha community to avail…
The BJP and the Congress have announced their teams to engage with the media ahead of the Maharashtra assembly elections, which are likely to be held in October, reported news agency PTI. The BJP, which is part of the ruling alliance in he state, released a list of more than 30 leaders who will speak…
Heavy rainfall battered parts of Mumbai on Sunday, leading to waterlogging and traffic congestion in the city. Amid Mumbai rains, the city police issued an advisory for all citizens, urging them to avoid visiting coastal areas for the time being. “In view of the continuous and heavy rains in Mumbai, citizens are requested to avoid…
Due to heavy rainfall on Sunday, several bus routes in the city were either diverted or curtailed. Following heavy rainfall-induced waterlogging, several Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport (BEST) buses have been diverted from their usual routes, according to BEST Transport officials. Due to waterlogging on LBS Road in Kurla, BEST bus routes 22 and 25…
NCP (SP) chief Sharad Pawar appealed to the people to unite and make Maharashtra a “premier destination” for trade and industry, reported news agency PTI. Speaking at a party rally in neighbouring Pimpri-Chinchwad on Saturday, he recalled how this area on the outskirts of Pune city emerged as an industrial hub due to the initiative…
A civic official said that a fire broke out in a Ambernath scrap godown in the early hours of Sunday, though no one was injured in the incident, a civic official said, reported news agency PTI. The blaze started at 2 am in the Ambernath scrap godown located in Bhuvapada, Kulgaon-Badlapur municipal council chief of…
In Mumbai, the collective lake levels in the seven reservoirs that supply drinking water to the city are now at 43 per cent, as per the BMC data. According to the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) data, on Sunday, the collective lake levels or water stock in Mumbai lakes is now at 6,18,754 million litres of…
Mumbai and its suburbs received intermittent heavy spells of rain on Sunday. The India Meteorological Department (IMD), in its latest Mumbai weather update, has predicted moderate to heavy rainfall in Mumbai on Thursday. The weather department, in its latest Mumbai weather update, has predicted “moderate to heavy rain in city and suburbs. Possibility of very…
Drishyam 2 actress Ishita Dutta and Vatsal Sheth have shared a picture from their son Vaayu`s first birthday. The couple, who have been extremely protective of their baby and avoided showing his face in public, have finally revealed his face on his first birthday. In the picture, we can see little Vaayu enjoying the swing…
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray on Saturday condemned Uttar Pradesh government`s directive for food shops to display their owners` names saying that its an attempt by the BJP to create distance between people. “This is an attempt by the BJP to create distance between people, I only ask that no matter whose nameplate it…
Akin to the scenes that Mumbai and the metropolitan region witnessed on Sunday, heavy rains continued to lash the city on Monday morning. The Mumbai Traffic Police announced earlier in the morning that the Andheri Subway had been temporarily closed for traffic on Monday morning due to waterlogging. Meanwhile, the rail traffic on the Central…
Resident doctors of Sion hospital will receive a breakfast allowance of Rs 1,250, reinstated after a two-year hiatus. This decision is part of several assurances made by BMC officials to resident doctors across all four of its medical colleges, following their threat of a mass leave starting Monday. One of the foremost demands of the…
Ali Fazal and Richa Chadha welcomed their first child, a baby girl, on July 16. Now, the new father has shared another post on his Instagram, and it is the cutest thing on the internet. Fazal took it to his Instagram and, in a collaborative post with the new mom and wife Richa Chadha, shared…
Actor Anil Kapoor is garnering all the attention with his latest post. He recently posted a picture in which he can be seen flaunting his ripped physique against a poster of Arnold Schwarzenegger. Producer Rory Millikin, who was part of `Rennervations`, a docu-series hosted by Jeremy Renner, which also featured Kapoor in one of the…
Veteran actor Anupam Kher shared a video with his friend and star Jackie Shroff in which they both can be seen enjoying the beauty of nature. In the video, Kher can be seen talking about the struggling days of the `Hero` star and how his life has changed with time while they both look at…
Bollywood actress Janhvi Kapoor, who will be next seen in the spy thriller ‘Ulajh’, was discharged from the hospital on Saturday after being treated for food poisoning. As per media reports, Janhvi has made a recovery although a little weakness is still there. Her father Boney Kapoor, sister Khushi Kapoor, and rumoured boyfriend Shikhar Pahariya…
Janhvi is home, in recovery mode Over the weekend, Janhvi Kapoor was discharged from the hospital, after being treated for food poisoning. She is better now. Last Tuesday, the actor returned to Mumbai from Chennai. The following day, she wasn’t feeling well, so she rested it out. When her health didn’t show any improvement, she…
Having hit the headlines for his performance at Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant’s recently concluded wedding, Daler Mehndi has his eyes set on July 25, when his latest song, Ankhiyan te ja ladiyan releases. Infused with Balochi nuances, it marks his collaboration with Qawwali veterans, Ustad Sher Ali and Ustad Mehr Ali. “I wanted the…
In establishing her love for poetry, Rekha Bhardwaj draws us into her childhood, when she grew up with an appetite for classical music. Pointing to her large body of work, she says her credibility is partly defined by her diction, a quality she could seamlessly hone since she was raised on the works of musicians,…
What happens when a king is dethroned? Through his character Kaleen bhaiyya, Pankaj Tripathi has shown the fall of power and its repercussions in the latest season of Mirzapur. That the character was the criminal overlord in the past two seasons, makes his loss of power all the more dramatic. “Kaleen bhaiyya is weak this…
It has been a seven-decade love affair between the Roshans and cinema. Over three generations—beginning with composer Roshan, followed by his filmmaker-son Rakesh Roshan and musician-son Rajesh Roshan, to the superstar Hrithik Roshan—the family has contributed immensely to Bollywood. Last July, mid-day had reported that a documentary, titled The Roshans, was in the making (Shedding…
A report published in mid-day concerning the fate of Lokhandwala Lake has prompted the State Human Rights Commission to take proactive action. Following their suo-motu cognisance of the report, officials from the Maharashtra Coastal Zone Management Authority (MCZMA), Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), Mangrove Cell, and the Revenue Department conducted a site visit on Friday. The…
The departmental enquiry (DE) against Santacruz Senior Inspector Rajendra Kane and Crime PI Amar Patil has been expedited by Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Mahesh Mugutrao. Over the past week, several individuals, including police officials, have recorded their statements as part of the ongoing DE. However, Kane has yet to appear before ACP Mugutrao to…
A day before a four-storey building at Grant Road partially collapsed, killing an elderly woman, MHADA officials had initiated the demolition of the nearby Mistry Apartments, a structure deemed extremely dangerous. However, they had to put their plans on hold due to the presence of 48 dogs and 30 cats on the ground floor. The…
After announcing a complete waiver of academic and examination fees for female students from families earning less than Rs 8 lakh annually in government and government-aided institutions earlier this week, Higher Education Minister Chandrakant Patil has now issued a strong warning. He stated that institutions that persist in collecting these fees will be subject to…
In an effort to enhance the nutrition programme, address monotony and improve dietary variety for students, the state government has mandated the inclusion of pulses and cereals in school meals. While the initiative introduces 15 diverse recipes, including soya bean pulao, ragi dishes and sprouted grains, schools are facing challenges in sourcing additional ingredients due…
The Mulund police arrested an apartment watchman for allegedly molesting an 11-year-old girl in a lift. The alleged accused was caught within 24 hours after the FIR was registered. The matter came to light on July 20 when the victim’s mother came to the police station to register a case against the society’s watchman for…
In a fillip to the state’s skill development initiative, the state government will be establishing ‘Acharya Chanakya Skill Development Centres’ in 1,000 colleges across the city. Minister of Skill Development Mangal Prabhat Lodha stated that 1,958 colleges in Mumbai have applied to set up these centres. The state aims to launch the training programmes by…
Heavy rain battered Mumbai and its suburbs on Sunday, causing widespread disruptions. The downpour led to severe traffic issues, with Andheri and Khar subways closing due to waterlogging. However, the impact was somewhat mitigated as it was a Sunday. Flight operations were briefly suspended owing to poor visibility and bus services were diverted over waterlogging….
It’s a beautiful day to save lives Kindness doesn’t cost a thing, but it’s the richest gift you can give, they say. Mid-day photojournalist Satej Shinde witnessed the maxim come to life when Saleem Muleem, a waste-picker, took a great egret under his wing at the Carter Road promenade last weekend. An immigrant who moved…
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 July 22. Aries March 21 – April 20A new project requires minute planning and choosing the right person from the team…
No casualties were recorded in all of the incidents expect one incident where a woman was killed at a building collapse on Saturday Amid heavy rains and an orange alert on Saturday, the BMC received 36 rain-related complaints from across the city, said an official release. As per an official release, the civic body received…
The protection wall of a road in Maharashtra`s Thane city collapsed on Saturday morning due to heavy rains, civic officials told PTI. According to the chief of the disaster management cell of the Thane Municipal Corporation (TMC), Yasin Tadvi, no one was injured in the incident, as per the PTI report. The official said the…
Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and state Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis attended the `Dharmaveer 2` trailer launch event on Saturday in Mumbai. The trailer for the Marathi film has been released by makers on July 20 in the city. The event was attended by several eminent personalities and B-Town celebs, reported PTI. According to the…
On Rhea Chakraborty’s podcast, Sushmita says she didn`t have to explain act of sex to her children Actress Sushmita Sen, who was last seen in the 3rd season of the streaming series ‘Aarya’, has shared that she didn’t have to explain the act of sex to her children as a part of sex education. …
Actress Twinkle Khanna has raised awareness for the late periods in women at the age of 50, wondering if it is ‘menopause’ or ‘pregnancy’. The digital media company Tweak India, which was founded by the ‘Baadshah’ actress shared a Boomerang video of Twinkle on the Instagram, in which she is wearing a white top, holding…
Actor Ranbir Kapoor is married to Alia Bhatt, and they have a daughter named Raha. However, he`s struggling to shake off his `Casanova` image. Recently, Ranbir mentioned that this label has been a part of his life for a long time. Ranbir Kapoor addresses his dating history Recently, Ranbir Kapoor joined Nikhil Kamath on an…
Actor Vicky Kaushal`s new film Bad Newz, released on July 19, delves into the rare phenomenon of heteropaternal superfecundation, where twins have different biological fathers. In the movie, Saloni, played by Triptii Dimri, has sexual relations with two partners, resulting in twins fathered by each of the two men. What is Heteropaternal Superfecundation? As per…
