The state Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) rank doesn’t want seat sharing for the Assembly elections to be delayed like the Lok Sabha polls. The party leaders want the party to contest a maximum number of seats—not less than its 2019 numbers. These are some takeaways from the party’s two-day deliberations in which the state election…
Notwithstanding its MVA partners’ demands for more seats, Congress has decided to keep calm and wants that the seats be picked only on merit. Buoyed by an excellent show in the state’s Lok Sabha polls, the party feels that it will be getting a good number of Assembly seats to fight and win. Likewise, Congress…
Pirouettes for pyaar Allegations of non-payment of dues levied against Diljit Dosanjh were refuted in no time after the artiste was accused of not providing monetary compensation to the dancers who recently performed on his tour. The team of dancers responded in praise of Dosanjh, and alluded to the fact that the LA-based choreographer who…
An alleged scam concerning Minimum Support Price (MSP) to the tune of Rs 2,000 crore has been unearthed by a farmers’ association from Dhule in northern Maharashtra. The farmers’ association in their petition has claimed to have found major discrepancies in the MSP fixed by the Central authorities and those offered by APMC traders to…
Tishaa Kumar, daughter of former actor and T-Series producer Krishan Kumar and Tanya Singh, has died at the age of 21 after a prolonged battle with cancer. She was being treated in Germany. A source shared, “Tishaa was diagnosed with cancer and she was undergoing treatment for it for about three years. The family flew…
Controversial IAS probationer Puja Khedkar faces dismissal from the elite civil services as the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has found that she fraudulently availed attempts beyond the permissible limit under the examination rules by faking her identity by way of changing her name as well as that of her father and mother, her photograph/signature,…
There will be one person conspicuous by his absence at the Pune racing season beginning tomorrow. That will be Royal Western India Turf Club (RWITC) photographer Ravishankar Gupta who passed away on Friday morning. The South Mumbai resident was simply a “fixture” on the Mumbai and Pune turf. He cut a familiar figure in his…
A global Microsoft outage led to chaos at Mumbai airport on Friday morning, the outage led to check-in problems for multiple airlines. The issue is not only limited to Mumbai airport but is affecting airlines and airports globally and other airports in the city. Passengers were left stranded and frustrated. United Airlines, Delta, and American…
Paws-e in play A dog takes a nap alongside people sheltering from the rain at Bandstand in Bandra. A cafe meets a book club The book exchange shelf at the cafe; (right) Jackson Jacob While most cafes are filled with conversations, the Sailor’s Cafe down in Belapur is trying to start one. “We have a…
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 20. Aries March 21 – April 20This is a good day, but there seem to be many arguments, especially at…
Due to constant heavy rainfall throughout the day, a large old banyan tree Kandivali`s Charkop area was uprooted and fell on Thursday. No casualties were reported The incident occurred at 8 p.m. The tree was located on the footpath in front of ICICI Bank in Charkop Sai Sagar. Both the fire brigade and local Charkop…
State minister Girish Mahajan on Thursday said, Maharashtra`s new tourism policy will garner at least Rs 1 lakh crore investment and generate employment for 18 lakh people, reported PTI. As per the PTI report, Mahajan noted, the new policy aims to upgrade and develop infrastructure facilities as well as tourism sites to double tourists` footfall….
Natasa Stankovic and Hardik Pandya have formally announced their separation. Months after speculation of their divorce, the former couple has announced the same. In a post, Natasa penned, “After 4 years of being together, Hardik and I have decided to mutually part ways. We tried our best together and gave it our all, and we…
The BMC is thinking of appointing an IIT to supervise the ongoing concretization work of roads in the city. The responsibility is not only restricted to quality control but extends to ensuring quality so that the roads will remain intact for many years. Of the total 2,050 km of roads in the city, 990 km…
Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli are currently staying in London with their kids-Akaay and Vamika. The actress had also given birth to her son in London earlier this year. It was recently reported that the couple has moved to London permanently. Now, a video of the couple along with their son Akaay roaming on the…
The trailer of Shraddha Kapoor`s upcoming film `Stree 2` was unveiled today at a grand event in the city. She will be reprising the role of her character who comes to Chanderi as their saviour to help them get rid of a mysterious. However, there is something mysterious about her character that the audience is…
Four members from a family of jewellers were booked on for allegedly duping 18 investors of Rs 6.57 crore, reported PTI citing a Navi Mumbai police official. According to the PTI report, the accused lured 18 persons into investing Rs 6.57 crore in a gold scheme by promising them high returns, the Panvel town police…
A man was arrested for allegedly sodomising a 7-year-old boy on Thursday in Navi Mumbai in Maharashtra, reported PTI citing the police. The accused was identified as Akshay Gaikwad (26). He took the boy to an under-construction building on July 17 and had unnatural sex with him, the Khandeshwar police station official said. After the…
A workshop for members of women`s self-help groups was organised at the Narendra Ballal Auditorium of Thane Municipal Corporation on Thursday. The purpose was to inform attendees about the implementation of the `Chief Minister Majhi Ladki Bahin` scheme. During the workshop organised by the Thane civic body, participants received instructions on how to fill out…
Bollywood star Janhvi Kapoor, who was recently seen in the sports drama ‘Mr. & Mrs. Mahi’, has been hospitalised. The actress has been feeling unwell for the last few days. As per a media report, the actress had cancelled all her appointments for Wednesday in order to rest and recuperate. However, when her health deteriorated…
Congress leader Vijay Wadettiwar has demanded a high-level investigation into the violence that occurred during an anti-encroachment drive at Vishalgad Fort in Kolhapur. He also called for action against the local authorities, including the collector and police superintendent. In a letter to Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Vishalgad violence, Wadettiwar said that anti-social groups targeted…
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut accused the Mahayuti government in Maharashtra of giving giveaways despite the state`s Rs 8 lakh billion debt. Raut suggested that this was due to the defeats of the ruling parties in the Lok Sabha elections. His comments came after Chief Minister Eknath Shinde announced a job training and stipend…
Bollywood star Sonam Kapoor, who is regarded as the last word of fashion now, never intended to become the high priestess of style in India. There was no strategy to build an image. All she did was follow her passion for fashion by borrowing clothes from designers in India and the West … and the…
Ammy Virk is all set to star in his first Dharma Productions film titled `Bad Newz`. The film directed by Anand Tiwari also stars Vicky Kaushal and Triptii Dimri. Before the release of the film on July 19, we look at some of Ammy Virk`s top rated films that you must definitely watch: Kudi Haryane…
A wall adjacent to a drain collapsed in Mumbra`s Retibandar area amid heavy rainfall on Thursday in Thane district. No one was injured in the incident, said the Thane Municipal Corporation`s Disaster Management Cell in an official release. The wall, 10-15 ft long and 4-5 ft high, collapsed around 1pm near Rana Dada Bungalow behind…
The wait is over! The much-anticipated trailer of the biggest film of the year has finally arrived, promising to deliver an electrifying blend of horror and comedy that fans have been eagerly waiting for. Set to release this Independence Day, the sequel to the beloved franchise brings back the iconic Chanderi gang, along with a…
Former Maharashtra minister and BJP MLA Babanrao Lonikar has accused NCP (SP) president Sharad Pawar of misleading the Maratha community on reservation. At a party workers` meeting in Partur, Jalna district, on Wednesday, Lonikar referred to Pawar as `Shakuni mama,` a character from the `Mahabharata` who is devious and deceptive, reported PTI. “Sharad Pawar has…
Bollywood actors Richa Chadha and Ali Fazal welcomed a baby girl on July 16. The couple shared the happy news through a statement. The couple had announced the news of their pregnancy in February. The statement read, “We are tickled pink with joy to announce the arrival of a healthy baby girl on 16.07.24! Our…
The officials said that Thane police have busted an international racket of supplying SIM cards to fraudsters in places like Cambodia, Dubai and China for share trading fraud and other cyber crimes, reported news agency PTI. Three persons have been arrested in this connection – two from Chhattisgarh and one from Delhi – and 779…
Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested a superintendent of Mumbai Customs posted at the courier cell at the International Courier Terminal of Sahar Airport in Andheri. The official was arrested for allegedly demanding and accepting a bribe of Rs 80,000 from a complainant to facilitate the release of an imported consignment. Sources from the…
Nikhil Chitale, one of the young scions of the renowned Chitale Bandhu brand based in Pune, on Thursday, urged people to not “fall for scams” like A2 ghee which is being sold for a higher price than regular cow ghee in the market. Nikhil, who is a fourth-generation dairy industrialist, and partner in the dairy…
Urvashi Rautela is at the centre of a shocking scandal, yet again, as a private phone conversation between her and her manager has been `leaked` and is now being circulated online. The disturbing incident has raised serious concerns about the actress`s privacy and security, with many speculating that her phone may have been tapped. Urvashi…
It`s an understatement to say that Priyanka Chopra is a household name. The actress is a global superstar who enjoys massive stardom. Today, Priyanka is celebrating her 42nd birthday, and wishes have been pouring in from every corner of the world. One such wish included a video of Priyanka Chopra dancing to the song `Lollipop`…
Mumbai travel influencer Aanvi Kamdar died after falling into a gorge while shooting an Instagram reel. 27-year-old Mumbai travel influencer Aanvi Kamdar, who was on a monsoon outing with seven friends, fell into the 300-foot-deep gorge near the famous Kumbhe waterfall at Mangaon in adjoining Raigad district while making a video on Wednesday, reported news…
Priyanka Chopra Birthday 2024: Today is Priyanka Chopra`s birthday, and many of us were eagerly waiting to see how Nick Jonas, also known as National Jiju, would wish his wife on the internet. Nick Jonas thanks his luck as he drops a PDA-packed birthday wish for Priyanka Chopra On July 18, Priyanka Chopra celebrated her…
In Mumbai, the collective lake levels in the seven reservoirs that supply drinking water to the city are now at 38 per cent, as per the BMC data. According to the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) data, on Thursday, the collective lake levels or water stock in Mumbai lakes is now at 5,56,781 million litres of…
Seasoned actress Bhumi Pednekar, who has always been on a mission to make a difference and set an example through her works on and off screen, celebrates her birthday on July 18. Here’s a look at the climate champion’s environmental endeavours so far. Last year, Bhumi laid out her plans to restore ecological harmony across…
On the occasion of World Emoji Day, which is celebrated on July 17, actor Kajol dropped her unique and humorous take on emojis, as she flaunted her expressive facial abilities. Taking to her Instagram handle on Wednesday, Kajol shared a series of funny close-up pictures from her films and various industry events. Each picture mirrored…
Amidst the wedding celebrations of Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant that took place in Mumbai, stylist Rhea Kapoor admitted to missing her sister Sonam Kapoor, who couldn’t join her for the celebrations. Rhea, who styled the bride Radhika Merchant for the grand affair, posted a series of throwback pictures with Sonam Kapoor on her Instagram…
Central Railway will be undertaking a special four-hour power and traffic block on the intervening night of Saturday and Sunday to facilitate the girder launch of the Carnac Bridge, it said in a communique. In view of the block, train services won`t be available between CSMT and Byculla on the main line and between CSMT…
