The Ministry of Home Affairs on Jan 29 extended the ban on the Students Islamic Movement of India. The Central Government banned SIMI for another five years as an 'unlawful association' under the UAPA. Ministry of Home Affairs took action by exercising the powers conferred by the provisions of UAPA. MHA had declared SIMI as unlawful association on Sept 27, 2001, and it later kept on extending the ban. SIMI “continuing to be involved in fomenting terrorism, disturbing peace, communal harmony in India”. Many criminal cases have been registered against SIMI and its members under various sections of IPC. Home Minister Amit Shah said that SIMI ban is part of PM Modi Government's 'zero tolerance' policy.
30 January,2024 04:07 PM IST
Following Union Home Minister Amit Shah's visit to Lalbaugcha Raja, BJP President JP Nadda sought blessings of Lalbaugcha Raja today. He also visited the historically significant Keshavji Naik chawl in Girgaon. Nadda was accompanied by Dy CM Devendra Fadnavis, BJP leader Ashish Shelar among others. The BJP chief also visited Dy CM Devendra Fadnavis's house for Ganpati Darshan. Earlier in the day, he was welcomed by the Dy CM at Mumbai airport.
26 September,2023 04:13 PM IST | Mumbai
Ganesh Chaturthi 2023, Mumbai’s favourite festival has kickstarted from 19 September. All the devotees have installed the Ganesh idols at their homes and are gathering in huge numbers at the famous Ganesh Pandals in Mumbai. Sarvajanik Shree Ganeshotsav Mandal, which is the oldest one in Mumbai, started after Bal Gangadhar Tilak made a call for it in 1893. There is more to the history of this Ganesh Pandal and these chawls as some of the famous personalities have dwelled here. It was the same chawl where Swatantraveer Savarkar had sent a pistol concealed in a dictionary from London to encourage a freedom struggle against the British. Watch this video to know more about this unique and historically significant Ganesh Pandal.
21 September,2023 07:20 PM IST | Mumbai
Former Punjab Congress chief Navjot Singh Sidhu on Friday said he will be released from jail on April 1, Saturday. He is lodged in jail in a road rage case dating back to 1988. According to media reports, Sidhu will be prematurely released for his good conduct. After spending about 10 months in Patiala's central jail, Congress leader Navjot Singh Sidhu is set to walk free on Saturday.
01 April,2023 08:31 PM IST | Mumbai
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said Ujjain has, led India's prosperity and knowledge for thousands of years, and the new India is moving forward by reviving the tradition of science and research along with faith. Speaking at a public function after performing puja at the Mahakaleshwar temple and inaugurating the first phase of the ₹ 856 crore 'Mahakal Lok' corridor project, Modi said the project will add to Ujjain's vibrancy.
12 October,2022 03:28 PM IST | Mumbai
Pop singer Sophie Choudry, who began her musical career as a backup musician to playback singers Shweta Shetty and Alisha Chinai, went on to carve a niche for herself in the music industry. Choudry is back with yet another single titled Gori Hai, which was released recently. It is a foot-tapping new age melody that offers a dash of nostalgia from the nineties
31 August,2022 09:16 PM IST
Is This That Feeling is the latest Hindi song which is composed by Shekhar Ravjiani and features Anushka Sen & Rishi Dev in the music video. During the song launch event, Shekhar talked about love, his mom’s reaction to the song and more
13 May,2022 09:55 PM IST | Mumbai
As the finale of the show #BiggBoss15 nears, the makers are leaving no stone unturned to entertain the viewers. As per the latest reports, The ‘He-man’ of #BollywoodDharmendra, Bijlee girl #PalakTiwari, comedy queen #BhartiSingh, music composer #ShekharRavjiani and many more celebrities, spotted on the sets of Bigg Boss 15, will appear on the special #NewYearepisode.
31 December,2021 06:58 PM IST
In a recent interview with Mid-Day, singer Shreya Ghoshal got chatting with musician Shekhar Ravjiani about their life and learnings in the lockdown that occurred in 2020. From enjoying the little things to their entire schedules going for a toss and much more, Shreya and Shekhar chat about the year that went by. Watch this video to find out more.
10 February,2021 01:11 PM IST | Mumbai
In a recent chat with Mid-Day, Shekhar Ravjiani and Shreya Ghoshal got talking about their upcoming projects. While Shekhar spoke about turning mentor with his music school – GIIS Shekhar Ravjiani Music School, Shreya gave details on her latest single, Angana More. Watch this video to find out more.
04 February,2021 12:00 AM IST | MumbaiADVERTISEMENT
