Fadnavis, Shinde agree to jointly contest Maharashtra civic polls as Mahayuti
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Monday held a…
Fadnavis, Shinde agree to jointly contest Maharashtra civic polls as Mahayuti
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Monday held a one-and-a-half-hour closed-door meeting. During the meeting, it was decided that the ruling Mahayuti alliance will contest the upcoming municipal elections across the state, including Mumbai and Thane, together, according to an official release. State BJP president Chandrashekhar Bawankule and senior…
Mohit Chauhan trips on stage during AIIMS Bhopal concert, doctors rush to aid
Mohit Chauhan is one of the known voices in Indian cinema. He rose to fame with his soulful music and by becoming the voice of Jordan (Ranbir Kapoor) in Rockstar. His other notable hits include Tum Se Hi (Jab We Met), Ilahi (Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani), and Matargashti (Tamasha). The singer was recently at AIIMS…
Rahul Bose in legal trouble over fake Himachal domicile certificate
Apart from being a celebrated actor, Rahul Bose is also the current president of the Indian Rugby Football Union. He was also a national team player for 11 years. However, the actor is at the centre of a fraud case in Himachal Pradesh after allegations surfaced that he secured a Himachal Pradesh domicile certificate through…
Have you heard? Malaika Arora slams society’s double standards on divorce
Unequal rules of divorce Model, actor, and reality show host Malaika Arora has criticised society’s double standards around divorce and remarriage. Addressing society’s bias against women, she said, “Today, if a man decides to move on — get a divorce, marry someone half his age — it’s like, ‘Wow, what a man!’ But when a…
Frequent BMC school shutdowns force children to switch schools repeatedly
The closure of numerous civic schools across the city has been more than just an inconvenience. Dharavi resident Reshma Shaikh would send her two children — an 11-year-old son and a 6-year-old daughter — to the New Mahim School, which was a 15-minute walk from her house. “My children’s admission was directly transferred to the…
Pune Airport operations remain stable despite IndiGo crisis
Amid the ongoing disruptions caused by IndiGo’s operational crisis, Pune Airport on Monday confirmed that all ten aircraft parking bays are currently vacant, with no IndiGo or other airline aircraft stranded on the apron. Airport officials said airside capacity remains fully available, ensuring smooth aircraft movement and optimal utilisation of resources. Pune Airport Director Santosh…
IndiGo stabilises flights, but baggage delays continue to frustrate passengers
IndiGo finally entered the new week on a steadier footing after days of unprecedented cancellations and four-digit delays, restoring most of its network on Monday even as passengers continued to grapple with a mounting baggage crisis that has outlasted the flight disruptions. Fewer cancellations By 7 pm Monday, the airline had cancelled 50 arrivals and…
Hall ticket glitch leaves Mumbai LLB students unable to take final exams
Lack of administrative planning has once again disrupted examinations for law students in Mumbai. A group of 3-year and 5-year LLB students from Nalanda Law College in Borivli were unable to take their final year exams on Monday due to missing hall tickets. Despite receiving exam timetables well in advance, students said the exam portal…
Vijay Ganguly on Akshaye Khanna’s dance in FA9LA: ‘He performed spontaneously’
Open your Instagram account, and chances are your feed is filled with reels of Akshaye Khanna’s entry sequence in Dhurandhar. Since the Aditya Dhar-directed actioner released on December 5, the actor has been unanimously praised for his intense performance as Rehman Dakait, standing out in the all-star cast of Ranveer Singh, Sanjay Dutt, R Madhavan,…
Sanpada tender sparks rumours on 15-car Harbour line trains; Railways deny plan
Why the debate started A new tender for upgrading Sanpada car shed to maintain 15-car trains has triggered speculation that the Railways may be preparing to introduce 15-car locals on the Harbour line as well. mid-day first to report Central Railway is converting 20 existing 12-car rakes into 15-car rakes on the main line, marking…
Mumbai: Mahim Fort restoration finally set to begin after years of delays
The municipal corporation elections have provided a push to the much-anticipated work of restoring the Mahim Fort, which is set to begin with the clearing of debris and seaside rocks to facilitate restoration work. Paving the way The first tender floated in five years aims to kickstart work with excavation and assessment of the seaside…
Mumbai: Prabhadevi choke point raises fresh stampede fears after bridge closure
Prabhadevi station is once again slipping into stampede-like conditions after the shutdown of the Elphinstone Road bridge. With its staircases closed for demolition, thousands of commuters are now funnelling onto a single narrow foot overbridge to move between the east and west, causing severe crowding during rush hours. Immediate trigger The chaos began after both…
Deepika Padukone to star alongside Vicky Kaushal in Mahavatar? Find out
In the last week of November, Deepika Padukone was spotted at Maddock Films’ office in Santacruz, Mumbai. Her appearance intensified the industry chatter that the actor is set to join the Maddock Horror Comedy Universe. But sources now indicate that she is, instead, in early conversations to star opposite Vicky Kaushal in ‘Mahavatar’. Centred on…
Mumbai air pollution wreaking havoc on skin, vocal cords
What was once dismissed as a seasonal cough or temporary breathlessness and dryness of skin, especially during the winter season, is now emerging as a much deeper health crisis for Mumbai. Medical experts warn that breathing difficulties are only the first visible symptom of a growing list of pollution-induced health problems affecting residents across age…
Mumbai: Business consultant duped of Rs 7.1 lakh in fake WhatsApp trading scheme
A 49-year-old Bhandup-based business consultant was allegedly cheated of Rs 7.10 lakh after being lured into a fraudulent WhatsApp trading scheme called the ‘Aishwarya Plan’, which promised over 100 per cent returns with zero brokerage. The victim, an active online trader, was first contacted on October 28 by a woman who claimed to represent a…
Sisterhood on duty: Mumbai’s women traffic cops take on night safety role
Women traffic constables in Mumbai have begun going beyond their routine duties to enhance women’s safety on the streets by closely monitoring vehicles, such as cabs, and pedestrians, especially during late-night hours, while working informally alongside the Nirbhaya Squad. Apart from vehicle checks, constables have also been observed keeping a watch on women walking alone…
Goa thanks him, Maha arrests him: Fake CMO officer held in Rs 2.8 cr fraud
The LT Marg police have learnt that Vaibhav Thakar, a man nabbed by them on December 7 for allegedly cheating a Zaveri Bazaar jeweller of Rs 2.8 crore while posing as an officer from the Maharashtra Chief Minister’s Office (CMO), had been previously arrested by the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) in a Rs 200-crore…
Mumbai Diary: Tuesday Dossier
Paws and play Two dogs enjoy a ride down a slide at the Wagathon in SB Somani Park, Cuffe Parade Classics, all of them Shubha Mudgal performs at a previous event organised by Murty Classical Library of India. Pic courtesy/MCLI Audiences at Girgaon’s Royal Opera House were in for a classic jugalbandi of literature, theatre,…
Horoscope today, December 9: Check astrological predictions for all zodiac signs
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 December 9. Aries March 21 – April 20Accepting a miscommunication without making a big deal about it wins you brownie points….
Prithviraj Kapoor’s grandson Jatin reveals favourite street food of Shammi Kapoo
The late actor Shammi Kapoor was fond of Dahi Puri, a street food of Mumbai. On Sunday, Jatin Prithviraj Kapoor, the grandson of Prithviraj Kapoor took to his Instagram, and shared a video recollecting his fond memories of gorging on Pani Puri whenever his uncle, Shammi Kapoor visited his flat in the Matunga area of…
Genelia Deshmukh wishes mother on her birthday with sweet post
Actress Genelia Deshmukh penned a heartwarming birthday post for her mother as she turned a year older on Sunday. Dropping a lovely picture of hugging her mother on Instagram, Genelia admitted that her mother seems to be getting even more fabulous every year, something she hopes passes on to her. Her birthday note for her…
Sara Ali Khan thanks Sushant Singh Rajput as Kedarnath turns 7
Bollywood actress Sara Ali Khan remembered the late actor Sushant Singh Rajput on the seventh anniversary of her debut film Kedarnath. The actress also shared throwback photos from the movie`s production. Taking to her Instagram handle, Sara Ali Khan penned an emotional note thanking the late actor Sushant Singh Rajput for encouraging her to remain…
Anil Kapoor celebrates 14 years of Mission: Impossible 4
It has been 14 years since actor Anil Kapoor made it big in Hollywood with the release of `Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol`, starring Tom Cruise as the iconic Ethan Hunt. Taking to Instagram, Anil Kapoor penned a long post, recalling fond memories of his experience working in the film. “Some films stay with you…
IndiGo crisis: Prithviraj Chavan demands demands aviation minister’s resignation
Senior Maharashtra Congress leader and former Union minister Prithviraj Chavan on Monday demanded the resignation of Civil Aviation Minister K. Rammohan Naidu over the ongoing crisis at IndiGo, which has led to severe flight disruptions across the country over the past week, reported the PTI. Speaking to reporters, Prithviraj Chavan described the situation at IndiGo…
Train firing: Police oppose accused`s bail, cite death penalty potential in case
The police on Monday opposed the bail plea of former Railway Protection Force (RPF) constable Chetan Singh Chaudhary, who is accused of shooting dead his senior colleague and three passengers on a moving train in July 2023, reported the PTI. The prosecution told the court that the case is extremely serious and could attract the…
`When you win, I win`: Ranveer Singh responds to Sara Arjun`s emotional post
As the ensemble cast of Dhurandhar continues to bask in the success of the film, it is more special for 20-year-old Sara Arjun, who made her debut as the leading lady with the film. Amid its roaring success, she took to social media to pen a long and emotional note for her co-star Ranveer Singh….
IndiGo flight cancellations hitting trade and tourism: Vijay Kalantri
The World Trade Centre (WTC) Mumbai and the All-India Association of Industries (AIAI) have expressed serious concern over the ongoing disruption in India’s aviation sector due to IndiGo crisis, the country’s largest airline by market share, an official statement said on Monday. Over the past week, IndiGo cancelled more than 2,100 flights, affecting the smooth…
Kerala government to challenge verdict acquitting actor Dileep
Malayalam actor Dileep was acquitted of all charges relating to a 2017 assault case on Monday. Along with Dileep, three others were also pronounced not guilty, while six others were found guilty of assaulting a South Indian actress. Following the verdict, the Kerala government has expressed that it will appeal against it. Kerala government to…
Senior citizens’ welfare act meant to protect vulnerable, not for eviction: HC
The Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act is intended to safeguard vulnerable persons and cannot be misused for summary eviction, the Bombay High Court (HC) ruled on Monday while quashing an eviction order against a 53-year-old man, news agency PTI reported. A bench comprising Justices RI Chagla and Farhan Dubash observed that…
Balochistan leader slams Dhurandhar for portrayal of its people
Baloch representative Mir Yar Baloch recently voiced his disappointment after watching Ranveer Singh`s latest film, Dhurandhar. The leader stated that the `patriotic` people of Balochistan were misrepresented in the film. He went on to criticise how Dhurandhar portrayed the relations between Balochistan and India negatively and added that it focused more on gangsters than on…
Thane BJP leader demands fire safety audit after Goa nightclub blaze
Former corporator and BJP leader Narayan Pawar has called on the Thane Municipal Corporation (TMC) to carry out a comprehensive fire safety audit of all major establishments in the city, following the deadly nightclub fire in Goa that claimed at least 25 lives on Saturday night, reported the PTI. In a letter to Municipal Commissioner…
Bishnoi gang threat to Pawan Singh: Probe launched, says Mumbai Police
Mumbai Police on Monday said that it has launched probe into the complaint received against threat to actor and politician Pawan Singh allegedly by the Lawrence Bishnoi gang. Police officials on Monday evening confirmed that an official written complaint was received by the police and the matter was being probed. “An application is received in…
Dharmendra birth anniversary: Hema Malini`s emotional note for superstar
Everyone was devastated when veteran Bollywood actor Dharmendra died on November 24. The actor died just weeks before his 90th birthday. Today, on his birth anniversary, his wife, actor-politician Hema Malini, has written a touching tribute to him and their shared memories. Hema Malini penned an emotional note remembering Dharmendra Hema Malini took to her…
India’s tallest road bridge takes shape in terrain once commanded by Shivaji
Over 360 years after Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj outsmarted the Mughal army at the Battle of Umbarkhind, engineers are now battling in the same Sahyadri mountains of Maharashtra — against nature, while building India’s highest road cable-stayed bridge on the Mumbai-Pune Expressway. Near Chaavani village in Khalapur, Raigad, where Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and his force once…
3 Idiots 2 with Aamir Khan, Kareena Kapoor in works after 15 years?
If recent reports are to be believed, another cult classic is on its way to be revived for a sequel, adding to the nostalgia and excitement among fans. This time, it`s the superhit film 3 Idiots. The film is all set to return for 3 Idiots 2 after about 15 years, reuniting its iconic cast,…
Aaditya claims 22 MLAs from ruling ally `close` to CM, ready to cross over
Shiv Sena (UBT) legislator Aaditya Thackeray on Monday claimed that 22 MLAs from a Mahayuti ally have “grown close” to Maharashtra Chief Minister (CM) Devendra Fadnavis and are ready to switch sides, giving an oblique reference to the Deputy CM Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena, news agency PTI reported. In June 2022, the Shiv Sena split…
Celina Jaitly`s sister-in-law claims she refused to help brother initially
Bollywood actor Celina Jaitly has been making headlines for some time now. First, due to her struggles to rescue her brother, Major (Retd.) Vikrant Kumar Jaitly, who has been held in the UAE since September 2024, and later, her divorce. Just days after the Delhi High Court ordered the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) to…
State does not want LoP in legislature out of fear: Aaditya Thackeray
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray on Monday criticised the Devendra Fadnavis government over the issue of appointing a Leader of Opposition (LoP), alleging that the ruling side wants to avoid debate on matters affecting citizens, reported the PTI. Maharashtra Opposition parties have been demanding the LoP post in both the Assembly and the Council….
Maintain cleanliness all year and not only when ministers are visiting: Sarnaik
“Do not improve facilities only when a minister is visiting. Provide good service to passengers all 365 days,” Transport Minister and Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC) Corporation Chairman Pratap Sarnaik told the ST administration during his surprise visit to the Ganeshpeth Bus Stand in Maharashtra`s Nagpur. An official statement said that after the first…
Kanika Kapoor grabbed by a fan on stage during Meghalaya concert
Bollywood singer Kanika Kapoor was recently grabbed by an unknown man on stage during her performance at the MeGong Festival in Meghalaya on Sunday night. The incident took place when a fan suddenly rushed towards her while she was performing on stage and tried to lift her in the middle of her performance. The shocking…
