Lately, Katrina Kaif hasn`t been posting much on social media. However, she took to her Instagram today to show that she was on a detox, looking for some peace and quiet away from the usual hustle and bustle. She posted a series of photos from her stay at Mayrlife Altaussee, a health resort that combines…
A 70-year-old man died and three persons were injured in a fire that broke out on Thursday in a high rise in Mumbai`s Borivali area on Thursday, said the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC). According to the civic body, the blaze started in the 22-storey Kanakia Samarpan Tower, close to Magathane metro rail station, at 12:37…
In view of heavy rainfall in parts of western Maharashtra, the state government has urged Karnataka to release more water from Almatti dam to avoid flooding in Sangli and Kolhapur districts, Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar said on Thursday, reported news agency PTI. Almatti dam, officially known as Lal Bahadur Shastri dam, is a…
The India leg of Punjabi popstar Karan Aujla’s ‘It Was All A Dream World Tour’ is breaking records. The New Delhi show sold 20,000 tickets within a few hours, prompting promoters to add a new arena show in the city to meet the massive demand. About `Tauba Tauba` singer Karan Aujla second Delhi show Siddhesh…
The heavy rainfall in Mumbai has affected flight operations with some of the flights either being diverted or getting cancelled altogether, ANI reported. Air India said that it was offering full refunds or a one-time complimentary rescheduling for bookings confirmed for travel on Thursday. The airline also shared a link and asked people to check…
Rains battered most parts of Thane district on Thursday, leading to widespread flooding and necessitating rescue operations in Ambernath and some other areas. The Thane district received 138 mm of rainfall from 8 am to 1 pm, bringing this season`s total to 1,424 mm, a civic official told PTI. In Ambernath, 18 elderly residents of…
With the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issuing a red alert for Mumbai amid heavy rains, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) on Thursday declared holiday for all schools and colleges in the city. The municipal corporation has appealed to schools to inform parents and take necessary precautions amid Mumbai rains. “The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has…
Amid heavy rainfall across Maharashtra, officials from the Kalyan Dombivli Municipal Corporation (KDMC) visited flood-prone areas in Kalyan on Thursday. “A joint inspection of the flood-prone areas of Kalyan (East), Valdhuni, was conducted, and the residents in these areas have been relocated for their safety. Citizens have been advised to remain vigilant and stay in…
Amidst intermittent intense spells of Mumbai rains, the Vihar and Modak Sagar Lakes, which supply water to the city, overflowed after reaching its full capacity, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation said on Thursday. While Vihar lake overflowed in the wee hours of Thursday, by 11 am, Modak Sagar followed suit. So far, four of seven lakes…
As the state of Maharashtra faces the effects of continuous rainfall, Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Tuesday took stock of the situation in the state, reported news agency ANI. Amid Maharashtra rains, the Maharashtra Chief Minister called the Raigad collector and told him to help all flood-affected people and assured him of all help….
Priyanka Chopra is feeling worn out after a busy filming schedule in Australia for her new movie, “The Bluff.” On Thursday, she posted a video on Instagram showing herself looking tired after work. Her fans are sending her supportive messages. The video shows Priyanka in a car with damp hair, as if she just got…
Traffic movement on the Mumbai Coastal Road was affected due to an accident involving two vehicles on Thursday morning, officials told news agency PTI. The incident occurred around 10.30 am when a vehicle crashed into another on the south-bound lane of the new road, an official told PTI. Police closed the lane for some time…
Heavy rains lashed Mumbai and its suburbs on Thursday, causing waterlogging on roads in some areas that led to traffic snarls and also delayed local train operations. The India Meteorological Department (IMD), in its latest Mumbai weather update, has issued a red alert for Mumbai and the neighbouring districts of Thane and Raigad on Thursday,…
Bollywood’s seasoned actor Abhay Deol, who is making a comeback with ‘Bun Tikki’ opened up about his sexuality. He refused to put any labels as per Western norms calling it a slot for the other person’s comfort. The actor also asserted that we’re all “they/them” and shared that he has embraced all experiences in his…
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) on Thursday announced the withdrawal of the ongoing 10 per cent water cut in Mumbai`s water supply from Monday, July 29. The decision has been taken as the reservoirs supplying water to the city have been flowing at full capacity due to heavy Mumbai rains. The BMC implemented a 10%…
On the occasion of 10 years of Kick, we got our hands off an old interview of Nawazuddin Siddiqui, who played the antagonist in the Salman Khan starrer. Nawazuddin’s portrayal of ‘Devi Gajra’, a gangster known for making a peculiar noise after every dialogue he mouthed in the film, grabbed the audience`s attention, which eventually…
Schools, colleges, and other educational institutions in Raigad district will remain closed on Thursday amid Maharashtra rains, officials said. According to the PTI report, a similar injunction has been issued to the talukas of Wada and Vikramgad in Palghar district, both of which are located on Maharashtra`s coastline. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a…
Heavy rainfall has been lashing parts of Mumbai since the beginning of the week which has led to waterlogging in several areas and disrupted road and rail traffic. The India Meteorological Department in their nowcast weather update stated that the city, suburbs and surrounding areas will likely be receiving heavy rainfall for the next 3-4…
Rani and Rishu are back, and their tumultuous journey continues in Phir Aayi Hasseen Dillruba. Directed by the visionary Jayprad Desai, and written and co-produced by Kanika Dhillon, the film promises to go deeper into the lives of the star-crossed lovers, played by Taapsee Pannu and Vikrant Massey. Produced by Aanand L Rai’s Colour Yellow…
Mumbai Crime Branch Unit 3 has arrested two persons for the murder of a history-sheeter at Worli spa. According to police sources, they took four persons into custody and officially arrested two persons among them and two others are being questioned. The officials said that the four were nabbed from Nalasopara and Kota in connection…
Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan, who jetted off to the UK a day after attending Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant’s grand wedding, is finally back in the bay. The actor was spotted with his wife Gauri Khan and younger son AbRam Khan at Mumbai airport in the wee hours of Thursday. Shah Rukh looked stylish…
Sonam Kapoor, whose initial years in the industry led to her being brutally trolled for tone-deaf statements and social media posts, admits she’s gotten away by saying a lot of things that wouldn’t sit well if she’d blurted them out now. Be it her stints on ‘Koffee With Karan’, the infamous interview with Rajkummar Rao…
Bollywood actor Janhvi Kapoor, who is currently on a promotional spree for her upcoming film `Ulajh` shared the details of her hospitalisation due to food poisoning. Janhvi, who has been doing back-to-back movies revealed she was exhausted since she hadn`t taken a break from work. The actor shared she had been travelling, and shooting songs,…
Reaffirming the BJP`s commitment to Hindutva, legislator and party leader from Maharashtra Nitesh Rane on Wednesday announced holding of `Sakal Hindu` rallies across the state in the coming days. The announcement by the BJP, which is part of the ruling `Mahayuti` coalition, which also comprises the Shiv Sena and the NCP, comes ahead of the…
The Association of Mumbai Civic Engineers has called on the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) to take action against contractors rather than issuing show-cause notices to engineers. Recently, 13 road engineers received notices for delays in pothole repairs. In the meantime, 9,057 potholes have been reported in the city, with 8,791 of them repaired. Sainath Rajadhyaksha,…
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) today, indicating the possibility of heavy rainfall. Residents are advised to brace for adverse weather conditions. Huge waves crash onto the road during high tide. File Pic/Shadab Khan In a more severe notice, the IMD has placed Palghar under…
Announcing a plan to reduce the headway of trains by 30 seconds, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Wednesday, for the first time, set a deadline for improving suburban services in Mumbai. He unveiled a blueprint that stated the Railways would accommodate 250 more services in the next five years through various ongoing projects such as…
A crocodile has been spotted in the Mithi River near the business hub of Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC) here, a forest official said on Wednesday. People, however, should not panic, he said. Atul Kamble of the Wildlife Animal Protection and Rescue Association (RAWW) visited the location on Tuesday and informed the forest control room, said…
The Worli police are interrogating suspects in the murder of a 50-year-old man at a closed spa near Worli Naka. Six teams, led by Senior Police Inspector, Ravindra Katkar, have been formed to apprehend the suspects. The case came to light on July 24 when the Worli police station received a call reporting a body…
The Vartak Nagar police have registered the FIR against a 23-year-old Thane resident, who recently returned to the country from Pakistan after allegedly providing fake Aadhaar and PAN cards to obtain a passport and visa in 2023. The woman, Nagma alias Sanam Khan, is married to Pakistan citizen Bashir Ahmed whom she met on Facebook…
Bollywood star Kareena Kapoor Khan, who was recently seen in the heist movie ‘Crew’, has shared that producer and fashion designer Rhea Kapoor is one of her closest friends who is brutally honest with her. The actress called Rhea very “sensible” despite being younger to her. She also commended Rhea’s clarity of thought, and her quality…
`Aaj Ki Raat`, the first song from the upcoming horror-comedy film ‘Stree 2’ starring Shraddha Kapoor and Rajkummar Rao, was unveiled in Mumbai on Wednesday evening. Actresses Tamannaah Bhatia and Shraddha Kapoor, who were present at the event, twined in red outfits. While Tamannaah makes a guest appearance in the song, Shraddha is set to…
Bollywood superstar Actor Akshay Kumar, who can be seen in the recently released theatrical film ‘Sarfira’, has spoken up on the criticism of him churning out movies one after the other. The actor has been questioned time and again for doing four films a year and his passion for work has often been misunderstood as…
Bollywood actress Sara Ali Khan, who was recently seen in the streaming movie ‘Ae Watan Mere Watan’, is making the most of her time in Kashmir. On Wednesday, the actress took to the Stories section of her Instagram and dropped pictures from her trip to Kashmir. In one of the pictures, the actress can be…
Actor Harleen Sethi, who is out with her new web series ‘Bad Cop’ is a true blue foodie. Growing up in Mumbai, she knows the city in and out for its delicacies and has recommendations at the back of her hand. A chaat fanatic with a sweet tooth, Harleen calls herself a ‘cafe person’ who…
Can Mumbai and Pune be connected via a shorter rail route? In response to an exclusive story on how the ministry of railways has sanctioned a new rail alignment between the two metro cities, mid-day has received an overwhelming number of ideas. Professor Farzan Mazda, a reader, suggested building an Atal Setu-like rail bridge across…
Junior patrol squad A child playfully aims a toy gun at resting passengers at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus Change of guard Fr Joshan Rodrigues with (left) the now retired Fr Anthony Charanghat Recently, Fr Anthony Charanghat, veteran editor of The Examiner Catholic Newsweekly, retired from his role. The publication is popular in Catholic households across…
A 38-year-old engineer allegedly jumped off the Atal Setu Trans Harbour bridge in Mumbai on Wednesday afternoon, the police said. He was reportedly under stress due to financial worries, the police said, according to the PTI. Search was on for him, said an official late in the evening. The man was identified as K Shriniwas, resident…
A 19-year-old, Arsh Yusuf Malik, averted a major disaster on Wednesday morning at the EE High Tower in Jogeshwari West. Arsh managed to control the fire using fire extinguishers until the fire brigade arrived. The fire broke out in the wire duct on the 11th floor of the EE High Tower at 9 am. Arsh,…
Railway minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Wednesday said that Rs 15,940 crore has been allocated for Maharashtra railways in the Union Budget 2024. He claimed that this amount is 13.5 times the average outlay during the UPA years. Addressing a press conference through a video link from Delhi, Vaishnaw stated Prime Minister Narendra Modi has increased…
