The Byculla and Chandivli Assembly seats may become a source of friction between Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) allies Congress and the Shiv Sena (UBT). The grand old party’s city unit has decided to demand 16 to 17 Assembly seats for its candidates. In the 2019 election, four Congress legislators were elected in Mumbai though the…
While the state government is striving to ensure education reaches every last child, these figures present a concerning picture. The latest data from the U-DISE Plus has shown that 1,19,000 students across the state have been recorded as ‘out-of-school’ over the past year. The data includes 1,542 school student deaths and 1,18,997 students who are out…
You’ve probably heard of glowing stars, but did you know some forests can glow in the dark too? Recently, nature lovers from Mumbai witnessed this amazing sight in the Matheran forest, where dead twigs and branches glowed at night. This natural phenomenon, called bioluminescence, occurs when certain organisms produce light through chemical reactions. It is…
A cafe owner, who allegedly ran various illegal businesses, was arrested on Saturday on charges of extortion by the Malwani police. According to police sources, the accused, Baba Khan, used to arrive around in a BMW to collect weekly bribes from hawkers and pavement vendors near his establishment. If a person refused to pay up,…
Indigo flight 6E6114 from Delhi to Mumbai experienced a significant delay, leaving the passengers stranded and frustrated for over eight hours on the intervening night of July 13 and July 14. The ordeal began when passengers were made to remain seated in the aircraft with the air conditioning system not functioning, causing discomfort and unrest…
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), has launched a facility for registering complaints about stray dogs on its civic website. Additionally, pet owners can now book slots for their pet`s funeral through the BMC portal. Dr K L Pathan, head of the Civic Animal Husbandry department, said, “People can now submit complaints regarding the increasing number…
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 15. Aries March 21 – April 20The person you are speaking to over the phone sounds harried and troubled. Request…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi reportedly slammed the opposition accusing them of spreading fake narratives about unemployment, citing a report by the RBI that says eight crore new jobs were made available in the country in the last three to four years. Speaking at an event in Mumbai`s Goregaon suburb after launching and laying the foundation…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday blessed the newly-wed couple Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant after their star-studded wedding that was attended by global celebrities, business tycoons, and politicians, reported the PTI. PM Modi arrived at the Ambani family-owned Jio World Convention Centre here for a wedding reception that has been titled `Shubh Aashirwad`. Anant…
Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Saturday attended Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant`s `Shubh Aashirwad` ceremony on Saturday. CM Shinde attended the ceremony along with Maharashtra Governor Ramesh Bais, Deputy Chief Ministers Devendra Fadnavis and Ajit Pawar, according to the ANI. The event is being attended by the who`s who of Bollywood, Hollywood and several…
The Zari creek bridge in Talasari tehsil in Palghar in Maharashtra was closed for traffic on Saturday after water started flowing over the deck amid heavy rains in the region, an official aid, reported the PTI. The bridge was shut at 6:20 pm and the situation at the site is being monitored, the official said….
Senior lawyer and Congress leader Abhishek Singhvi reportedly met Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray at his residence in Mumbai on Saturday. Singhvi is part of the legal team representing the Thackeray-led Shiv Sena in the Supreme Court, where the party is seeking to disqualify members of the Eknath Shinde faction who rebelled against Thackeray…
Thane, Maharashtra – Nav Gomantak, a renowned restaurant in Thane famous for its authentic Goan and Maharashtrian cuisine, recently welcomed a special guest: celebrity influencer Randeep Gujral, also known as Turbanmirchie. The food connoisseur couldn’t stop raving about the delectable dishes he sampled during his visit, particularly highlighting the prawns biryani and the pomfret stuffed…
India will soon become the third largest economy, PM Modi said in Mumbai on Saturday, reported the PTI. Prime Minister Narendra Modi was speaking after inaugurating INS Towers, the Indian Newspaper Society`s secretariat in Mumbai`s Bandra-Kurla Complex. PM Modi also spoke on how India has become the leader in digital payments. “There was a time…
India will soon become the third-largest economy, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Saturday during his visit to Mumbai. He was reportedly speaking after inaugurating INS Towers, the Indian Newspaper Society`s secretariat in Mumbai`s Bandra-Kurla Complex. Modi also spoke about how India has become the leader in digital payments. “There was a time when some…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone and dedicated to the nation multiple projects related to the road, railways and ports sector worth more than Rs Rs 29,400 crores in Mumbai on Saturday evening. PM Modi also made several announcements for Maharashtra during his visit to the city. According to an official statement, while…
Excitement is high as Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant celebrate their lavish wedding. After their grand ceremony on Friday, July 12, all eyes are now on their much-anticipated reception, Shubh Aashirwad. The event promises to be star-studded, with A-list guests including style icons Kim Kardashian and Khloe Kardashian. Aishwarya Rai and Aaradhya arrive alone at…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday evening reached Mumbai. During his visit PM Modi launched, dedicated to the nation and laid the foundation stone for multiple projects related to the road, railways and ports sector worth more than Rs 29,400 crore. The Prime Minister said that the upcoming infrastructure projects in and around Mumbai will…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said that as per a report by the RBI, eight crore new jobs were made available in the country in the last three to four years, reported the PTI. PM Modi was speaking at an event in Mumbai`s Goregaon area after launching and laying the foundation stone for Rs…
The youngest son of Reliance Industries Chairman Mukesh Ambani, Anant Ambani and the daughter of industrialist Viren Merchant, Radhika Merchant exchanged vows in a spectacular wedding ceremony attended by a host of international celebrities and high-profile guests from various fields. Star couple Kareena Kapoor and Saif Ali Khan were among those few noted celebrities who…
The press conference for the film ‘Maharaj’ was held recently at Mumbai’s YRF studios, featuring its lead cast – Junaid Khan, Sharvari, Shalini Pandey, and Jaideep Ahlawat – alongside director Siddharth P Malhotra. In his opening remarks, Siddharth made noteworthy comments about casting Jaideep Ahlawat as the antagonist, revealing that the late actor Irrfan Khan…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday evening reached Mumbai, he said, “My aim is to make Mumbai global fintech capital.” PM Modi visited Mumbai for the first time after becoming the Prime Minister for the third term. “Small and big investors have welcomed our government`s third term with enthusiasm,” PM Narendra Modi said. During his…
A 44-year-old man was arrested by Mumbai Crime Branch for allegedly defrauding several hundred persons on the pretext of high returns from share market investments, an official said on Saturday, reported the PTI. According to the PTI, Ashish Shah was held from neighbouring Madhya Pradesh by the Crime Branch`s property cell after a case of…
A suspected Bromine gas leak from a drugs factory in Tarapur industrial area in Palghar district in Maharashtra on Saturday affected some persons, an official said, reported the PTI. According to the PTI, Palghar District Disaster Management cell chief Vivekanand Kadam said the leak was reported at around 1:30 pm, following which teams of disaster…
The India Meteorological Department (IMD), in its latest Maharashtra rains update, has predicted heavy rainfall at isolated places in the districts of Palghar, Thane and Raigad districts in Maharashtra during the next 3 to 4 hours. Isolated places in the districts of Mumbai, Ratnagiri, Sindhudurg, Nasik, Jalgaon, Dhule, Nandurabar and Dharshivare are likely to be…
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Saturday issued a red alert for the coastal districts of Raigad and Ratnagiri, and Kolhapur and Satara in western Maharashtra, warning of extremely heavy rainfall on July 14, reported the PTI. The weather department has issued an orange alert for Thane district of Maharashtra for Sunday and a yellow…
Emraan Hashmi`s rapid-fire round on the popular chat show Koffee With Karan refuses to let go. Once again, the topic of him calling Aishwarya Rai `plastic` has surfaced. His comment made on season 4 of the show had attracted a lot of attention and continues to do so. The statement was made in 2014 and…
A tree on Saturday collapsed on a house roof in Thane district amid Maharashtra rains, the officials said. No one was injured in the incident, they said. The incident took place near plot no. 33 near Jadhav Vada Pav, Savarkar Nagar in Thane (West). “The tree fell on the roof of room no. 14. The…
Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant`s wedding ceremony last night captured global attention. The Varmala ceremony was attended by high-profile celebrities like Kim and Khloe Kardashian, Janhvi Kapoor, Ananya Panday, Deepika Padukone, and more. Orry shares unseen moments from Anant-Radhika wedding Many wished to witness the event firsthand! While the official video of the ceremony is…
Ace music composer AR Rahman is a global name. In the year 2009, before he won his first Oscar, Rahman had declined the offer to meet Michael Jackson. He had placed a condition before he met the world famous pop singer. Rahman got a mail from Jackson`s manager saying that he wanted to meet him….
The Navi Mumbai Police in Maharashtra have arrested a man from Dubai who allegedly cheated a person of Rs 1.23 crore by luring him to invest in share trading, an official said on Saturday, reported the PTI. The Cyber Crime Unit of the Navi Mumbai Police had issued a lookout notice for the accused, and…
Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar has not had the best of lucks at the box office in recent times. The actor whose latest film `Sarfira`, a remake of the hit Tamil film `Soorarai Pottru`, is currently in theatres opened up about film industry politics. He said that certain people celebrate his failures. The actor has had…
A wall in a single-storey unoccupied building collapsed amid heavy rains in Maharashtra`s Thane district on Saturday, a civic official said, reported the PTI. A wall collapsed on the first floor of the building in the Joshi Baug area of Kalyan, he said. No one was injured in the incident, the official said. According to…
Ahead of the PM Modi`s Mumbai visit, the police issued a traffic advisory for train commuters and air passengers. In a traffic advisory, the Mumbai Traffic Police said, “Today due to an important public function scheduled at NESCO Exhibition Centre, Goregaon between 5 pm to 7 pm, to avoid inconvenience, commuters travelling towards Airport &…
The whole Bachchan family was at Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant`s wedding ceremony on Friday evening. Early Saturday morning, Amitabh Bachchan posted a mysterious note on his blog about things that are `lost and forgotten.` He also mentioned `old acquaintances` and shared his thoughts on what he finds strange. What Amitabh Bachchan shared after Anant…
Bollywood couple Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt graced the wedding ceremony of Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant at the Jio World Convention Centre in Mumbai. The couple looked beautiful in traditional outfits. Alia opted for a pink coloured sari. She completed her look with a maang tika, jhumkas, and a stunning neckpiece. Ranbir chose to…
The Bombay High Court has given Vivek Shrivastav parole to wave farewell to his son, who is departing for Australia to complete his education. The court emphasised that if parole can be granted to share sadness, it should also be permitted for pleasant events. In an order dated July 9, Justices Bharati Dangre and Manjusha…
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut criticised the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Saturday, stating that while it has been 50 years since the Emergency was imposed, the BJP continues to look at the past instead of focusing on the future. Raut`s remarks came in response to the Centre`s decision to designate June 25, the…
Actor Sonakshi Sinha says nothing else should matter when two people are in love and she is happy that she got to follow her heart by marrying longtime boyfriend Zaheer Iqbal. Sinha and Iqbal, also an actor, had a civil marriage ceremony followed by a star-studded reception on June 23. “…I feel that when two…
Minister of State for Civil Aviation Murlidhar Mohol said on Saturday that the Navi Mumbai International Airport will begin operations in March 2025. Union Civil Aviation Minister Kinjarapu Rammohan Naidu, along with Mohol, visited the airport site to assess the status of the ongoing building work. “Going by the progress of the work, the airport…
