The Navi Mumbai Police in Maharashtra have arrested seven persons after Rs 13 lakh was looted from a local resident, an official said on Wednesday, reported the PTI. According to the PTI, the complainant had gone to Kharghar in Navi Mumbai to buy gold on June 26 when three men posing as cops abducted him…
The Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut on Wednesday demanded that the Mumbai hit and run case, in which a CM Shinde-led Shiv Sena politician`s son is an accused, be tried in a fast track court. He reportedly claimed that attempts were being made to save the accused. Talking to reporters, Sanjay Raut…
Annoyed by the disturbance to his sleep, a 64-year-old man tragically killed his 78-year-old mother with a vegetable-cutting knife. The shocking incident occurred on Grant Road in the early hours of Tuesday. The accused, identified as Subhash Punjaji Wagh (64), allegedly killed his elderly mother, Ramabai Naththu Pisal (78). According to police sources, Pisal often…
Mumbai police on Tuesday arrested Mihir Shah, the absconding accused in the Worli BMW hit-and-run case and son of a ruling Shiv Sena politician, two days after he allegedly rammed his luxury car into a two-wheeler, killing a woman and injuring her husband. Police sources told mid-day that the use of a mobile phone by…
The Navi Mumbai Crime Branch has arrested seven people who kidnapped and looted a jeweller’s employee of R13 lakh while impersonating police officers. The accused had told a friend of the jeweller on Facebook that he was selling gold biscuits at an extremely low rate and to come to Kharghar to buy them. According to…
The prime accused in the Worli BMW hit-and-run case, Mihir Shah, changed his appearance by trimming his long hair and shaving off his beard to evade arrest for two days. Shah was arrested on Tuesday from Virar. On Wednesday, he was presented in court, where the police requested his remand to determine where he got…
On Wednesday morning, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) took action against Vice Globus Tapas Bar in Juhu, which had served alcohol to Mihir Shah, the main suspect in a hit-and-run incident that resulted in the death of a woman and injured her husband in Worli on Sunday. The BMC began its operations against the bar…
The Cyber Crime Cell of the Mumbai Police has busted a gang of fraudsters and arrested six people for allegedly operating a `Task Fraud`, an official said. The police seized Rs 7 lakh, 11 mobile phones, 47 different bank cards, 104 ATM cards, passbooks and a bank manager`s stamp from the gang, he said. According…
In a dramatic incident at the Mantralaya in Mumbai on Tuesday, a 55-year-old man threatened to jump off a fifth floor window, triggering panic for about half-an-hour before he was detained by police, reported the PTI. According to the PTI, at around 3 pm, the man identified as Arvind Patil, resident of Satara in Maharashtra,…
Three persons have been arrested for allegedly harassing people on the pretext of debt collection in Maharashtra`s Thane district, police said on Tuesday, reported the PTI. According to the PTI, earlier this month, the police received a complaint about abusive and obscene phone calls from debt collectors, an official said. Following a probe, the Anti-Extortion…
The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) on Tuesday said that a senior inspector of the Mumbai police was caught allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs 35,000 from a man to recover money he invested in a credit society, reported news agency PTI. The ACB on Monday laid a trap and caught Deepak Waman Bagul (56) of Tilak…
A 33-year-old man and his father died by suicide by lying in front of an approaching local train near Bhayandar station, reported PTI citing the police on Tuesday. The incident was captured on CCTV camera. The incident occurred at around 9:30 AM on Monday after a local train left Bhayandar station in Palghar district, a…
Absconding accused in the Mumbai hit and run case, Mihir Shah, was on Tuesday arrested by Worli Police, an official said. A senior police official said, “Mihir Shah’s family was detained by Mumbai crime branch from Murbad.” His sisters and mother were detained by the officials, he said. Meanwhile, the Mumbai Police had formed multiple…
In a tragic incident at Belapur station, a 20-year-old Navi Mumbai resident collapsed and slipped between the train and the platform, resulting in her legs being severed. Quick response from the railway and police authorities enabled the Mumbai local train to be reversed, but her legs could not be saved in the mishap. Currently, she…
After the Bombay High Court observed that unauthorised hawkers have taken over every street, the BMC has been cleaning up the streets. In response, the hawker’s union has demanded implementation of the Hawkers Policy that has been pending for eight years. The Azad Hawkers Union has written to Chief Minister Eknath Shinde requesting a meeting…
Deepika Padukone is enjoying the blissful days of her pregnancy to the fullest. The actress, who is expecting her first child with husband Ranveer Singh, dressed up in a purple saree and stepped out on Friday night to attend Radhika Merchant and Anant Ambani`s sangeet. Sharing photos of herself posing with the baby bump, Deepika…
The debate around physical appearance playing a pivotal role in dating and relationships has gained momentum in recent times, especially with the rise of online dating. Do Indian daters place emphasis on looks while picking a partner? According to a recent study done by the Indian dating app QuackQuack, 33 per cent Indian daters have…
Recently, datingadvice, an online dating guide, conducted a nationwide survey revealing concerning trends among Gen Z daters. The survey`s findings reveal that cheating is becoming increasingly common, with a staggering 93 percent of Gen Z participants admitting to involvement in cheating relationships, compared to 80 percent of millennials. The overall rate of infidelity stands at…
Saif Ali Khan didn`t follow in his father and grandfather`s footsteps to become a cricketer, but he`s making sure his son, Taimur Ali Khan, knows all about their family`s cricket history. There are videos on Instagram showing Saif talking to Taimur about their family`s cricketing past while Taimur plays at a cricket club in London….
Bollywood actress Taapsee Pannu set the internet ablaze after she dropped pictures in a black cut-out monokini. The ‘Thappad’ star took to Instagram and posted two pictures wearing a racy monikini layered with an orange jacket. She wrote in the caption, “Don’t you come at me green with an attitude. When my lips and my…
Maharashtra deputy CM Ajit Pawar on Friday afternoon presented the state`s budget during the ongoing monsoon session of the state assembly and announced the `Mukhyanantri Majhi Ladki Bahin` scheme which would guarantee Rs 1500 to women. The scheme will be implemented from July 2024, Ajit Pawar said while presenting the budget. According to the ANI,…
Dilip Kumar Birth Anniversary: A little research on Sara Ali Khan, and the first thing that pops up is her mammoth family tree where on one hand her Badi Amma and veteran star Sharmila Tagore is related to Rabindranath Tagore, while her grandfather was a nawab with royal lineage. However, she had no idea that…
While this era of virtual dating is all about instant gratification, generation Z is carving out its own unique path focusing on mindfulness and depth over superficiality and speed. Dating app, QuackQuack`s, latest study on GenZ dating patterns and tendencies shows that this new generation of daters are rebranding dating with innovative trends. The app`s…
Sara Ali Khan, who grew up with her mother and veteran actor Amrita Singh is grateful for the upbringing she’s had, one that was beyond films and stardom. As she celebrates her birthday on August 12, we revisit her episode on Mid-day’s Sit With Hitlist, where she shared how the paparazzi would hound her even…
Sara Ali Khan is the latest guest on Mid-day’s Sit with Hitlist by Mayank Shekhar. While the episode holds a plethora of revelations and interesting anecdotes shared by the ‘Simmba’ actor, here’s a little sneak peek from her rendezvous as she gets candid about her journey in showbiz, right from her debut with ‘Kedarnath’, rapport…
As per Bumble’s recent survey, 71.5 per cent of single Indians (71 per cent GenZ, 72 per cent Millennials) enjoy movie post-mortems, reviewing movies together. As Hum Tum, a classic Bollywood Romcom recently celebrated 20 years, Ruchi Ruuh, relationship expert, at Bumble India dives into how relatable the movie still is. The 2004 Bollywood film…
In the electoral battle between BJP`s Mihir Kotecha and Sanjay Dina Patil of Shiv Sena (UBT), the Mumbai Lok Sabha Election Results 2024 data revealed that the latter has taken the lead in the Mumbai North East constituency. Sena (UBT) candidate Sanjay Patil is leading by a margin of 25, 173 votes, according to the…
A 57-year-old man was injured while 25 to 30 persons were rescued after a fire broke out in a 62-storey residential building in south Mumbai`s Byculla area around midnight, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) said on Sunday. The blaze erupted in a flat on the 10th floor of the Monte South building`s A wing in…
Just ahead of pride month, Tinder has released its first queer dating starter pack in India. Developed with Gaysi Family, a queer-owned, queer-run media platform, this visual checklist is aimed at assisting young first-time queer daters on Tinder, offering essential guidance on self-discovery, dating etiquette, consent, safety and self-care. Building on the LetsTalkGender.in guide and…
A noteworthy phenomenon has surfaced in the maze of contemporary relationships, where love, intimacy, and social standards converge: the exploration of desire within the bounds of commitment. With 2.8 million users in India, Gleeden, an extra-marital dating app has observed some of the most common dating practices rising among married couples in its new Gleeden pan-India…
Tony Prescott, from the University of Sheffield, UK, argues in his new book The Psychology of Artificial Intelligence that “relationships with AIs can support people” with forms of social interaction. When people feel lonely, they tend to become increasingly disconnected as their confidence plummets. AI may help “break the cycle” and give them a way…
The convergence of politics and dating has become increasingly evident, especially during this Lok Sabha Election, 2024. A survey conducted by one of India`s online dating app, QuackQuack studies the effects of the election on Indian daters and how it influences people`s dating patterns. The desi dating app observed the activities and interactions of users…
Bollywood actress Janhvi Kapoor is gearing up for the release of her upcoming film ‘Mr and Mrs Mahi’ alongside Rajkummar Rao. The ‘Dhadak’ star recently participated in a conversation on Dharma Productions’ YouTube channel moderated by producer Karan Johar. In the video, Janhvi recalled the time she was sexualised at the tender age of 12-13…
In this fast-moving world, more often than not, dating takes a backseat for many individuals. To top it, when it`s a single mother juggling a multitude of responsibilities along with raising a kid, dating is the last thing on their list of priorities. Amidst the whirlwind of duties and commitments, finding a partner can feel…
Bollywood beauty Nora Fatehi, who has come a long way in the industry with her iconic dance numbers and now foraying into the acting arena, recently spoke about the paparazzi zooming in on an actor’s body parts. She remains unfazed by the act and says she is proud of her assets. In an interview with…
Veteran playback singer Alka Yagnik is known for her iconic songs such as `Ek Do Teen`, `Choli Ke Peeche`, `Chamma Chamma`, `Khush Rahne Ko Zaroori`, `Jai Maa Kali`, and `Yeh Bandhan To`, to name a few. Last year she revealed that she had been diagnosed with a rare sensory neural nerve sensory loss. She explained…
Sara Ali Khan Birthday 2024: The actress was working overtime on two projects called Murder Mubarak and Ae Watan Mere Watan. Even though she was really busy with her work, she still managed to make time for exercising and staying in shape. She recently posted a video of herself working out, hoping to inspire her…
The family of a 38-year-old man who died by suicide on Sunday were further traumatised by the negligence of Kandivali’s civic-run Shatabdi hospital, which left the man’s body to be gnawed on by rats. Deceased Sachin Madan Kakre’s family raised the issue with the civic hospital earlier this week and demanded better services. The hospital…
As we celebrate the Krrish star`s special day, it would be sinister to not talk about his dance numbers. Changing the face of dance in Indian cinema with his debut to continuing to rule the hearts of the audience more than two decades later, Hrithik Roshan’s dancing talent knows no bounds. Offering the perfect tracks…
In a tribute to the invincible spirit of Mumbai and to commemorate the 15th anniversary of the 26/11 terror attacks, Amruta Fadnavis – founder of the Divyaj Foundation is organising the Global Peace Honours event. This event holds profound significance for the city and the nation, as it seeks to remember the tragic events of…
