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Mumbai group to revive lakes, solve water crisis in Gujarat's Kutch

Second and third generation Kutchi businessmen come together to resolve the issue of drought and stop the migratory trends... [Read More]

07 March,2022 07:49 AM IST | Mumbai | Dev Kotak

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Elderly couple accuses trust of harassing them to leave their home of 50 years

The Zoroastrian octogenarian couple, Shirin and Rustom Irani, said these developments are concerning, but they do not wish to engage in any dispute at their age... [Read More]

04 March,2022 09:25 AM IST | Mumbai | Dev Kotak

As Russia-Ukraine war rages on, pending education not on students’ minds

As the war rages on, some universities in Ukraine declare a vacation; students say they are relieved but need to recover first before thinking about their studies... [Read More]

02 March,2022 05:00 PM IST | Mumbai | Dev Kotak

350 Babulnath temple volunteers sacked before Mahashivratri

Volunteers upset and angry with the treatment; many come from Bhayandar, Valsad and even Kutch in Gujarat to offer their services... [Read More]

01 March,2022 07:11 AM IST | Mumbai | Dev Kotak

Ukraine crisis: 'I empathise with those parents whose kids are still stranded'

First batch of students from near Romanian border touch down in Mumbai, as their parents rejoice... [Read More]

28 February,2022 07:59 AM IST | Mumbai | Dev Kotak

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Prez Murmu says research & innovation is imp for a country's development

President Droupadi Murmu attended the 111th convocation of Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University, highlighting the vital role of research and innovation in a country`s development. Pics/ Agencies... [Read More]

02 December,2023 03:14 PM IST

Ranbir Kapoor to Imran Khan, Bollywood actors who got their kids' names inked

Bollywood stars have often flaunted their tattoos in pictures. Be it their favourite quotes, symbols, religious signs or unique designs, they`ve given inspiration to fans. Some actors simply chose to dedicate tattoos to their children. Ranbir Kapoor, Akshay Kumar to Imran Khan, here`s looking at celebrities who got their kids` names inked... [Read More]

27 November,2023 01:15 PM IST

Maha Guv, CM, DCM pay tributes to Policemen martyred in 26/11 Mumbai attacks

Maharashtra Governor Ramesh Bais, Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis lay wreath in Mumbai Police Commissioner`s office. Pics/Eknath Shinde/X... [Read More]

26 November,2023 01:29 PM IST

Akshay, Fadnavis and others visit Dr. Panda's wildlife photo exhibition

Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar, Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Chhagan Bhujbal were among those who on Saturday visited renowned cardiac surgeon and Chairman of the Asian Heart Institute, Dr. Ramakanta Panda`s wildlife photo exhibition in Mumbai. Pics/Atul Kamble... [Read More]

25 November,2023 07:01 PM IST

In Pics: Bollywood's iconic outfits that became major fashion trends

In Pics: Many Bollywood films have given birth to fashion trends that have stayed in style for decades. From Jab We Met to YJHD, here`s a look at some of the most iconic fashion trends started by Bollywood outfits... [Read More]

24 November,2023 01:22 PM IST

In Photos: 2nd CII India Nordic-Baltic Conclave 2023 in Delhi

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Wednesday sought investments from Nordic-Baltic countries in the development of ports, renewable energy, food processing and fisheries, saying India has put in place institutional frameworks for closer business-to-business cooperation. Pics/ANI/PTI... [Read More]

22 November,2023 06:25 PM IST

Navy, DRDO undertake guided flight trials for indigenous naval anti-ship missile

The Navy, in association with the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), undertook guided flight trials of the first indigenously developed naval anti-ship missile, the officials said. Pics/ Defence PRO... [Read More]

21 November,2023 08:14 PM IST

IN PHOTOS: Devotees gather for Chhath Puja, offering prayers to the rising sun

Devotees converged along the Ganga river in Patna and Central Park in Delhi`s Gautam Nagar as part of the Chhath Puja, a revered tradition observed by offering prayers to the rising Sun. Pics/ PTI... [Read More]

20 November,2023 07:24 PM IST

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26/11 Mumbai Attack: Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde pays tribute

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis along with Governor Ramesh Bais paid floral tributes to the Bravehearts at Martyrs` Memorial on the premises of the Police Commissioner`s Office in Mumbai on November 26. Today, it marks the 15th anniversary of the 26/11 Mumbai attack. Commonly referred to as 26/11, these coordinated assaults by a group of 10 terrorists did mayhem on the streets of Mumbai and sent shockwaves through the nation and the world. Terrorists from the Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) terror group had entered the city of Mumbai on the night of November 26, 2008. Over the course of four days, they killed 166 people and injured 300.... [Read More]

26 November,2023 02:45 PM IST

Kapil Dev Controversy: Kapil Dev dismisses question on not attending WC 2023

Indian legendary cricketer Kapil Dev had previously revealed that he was not invited to the ICC World Cup 2023 final between India vs Australia. The cricketer had mentioned “I wasn’t invited there. They didn’t call me, so I did not go. As simple as that. I wanted the whole ’83 team to be there with me, but I guess due to the fact that it’s such a big event and people are so busy handling responsibilities, sometimes they forget,” Kapil told the media. In a recent interview, when asked about the ongoing Kapil Dev controversy on not being invited to the world cup 2023 final match, the former cricketer dismissed the issue without talking about it further. On being asked about India’s loss in the world cup finals 2023, the cricketer said that it is time to move on from the setback and lauded the Indian cricket team for ‘good cricket’. ... [Read More]

21 November,2023 03:54 PM IST

Amrit Stambha: PM Modi coins ‘Amrit Mantra’ to develop nation in next 25 years

While addressing a public rally on Jharkhand Diwas and mark tribal icon Birsa Munda’s birth anniversary in the Khunti district of Jharkhand on November 15, Prime Minister Narendra Modi coined ‘Amrit Mantra’ to propel India growth trajectory in the next 25 years. “If we want to develop the nation in the next 25 years of `Amrit Kaal`, then we have to strengthen its four `Amrit Stambha`. The four `Amrit Stambha` of developed India are women of the country, farmers of the country, youths of the country and neo-middle class and poor people of the country. The nation will be developed when all these four pillars are developed. The amount of work which has been done in the past 10 years to develop these `Amrit Stambha` was never done before,” said the Prime Minister.... [Read More]

15 November,2023 03:27 PM IST

Mahadev Betting App: PM Modi slams Bhupesh Baghel’s government

Coming down heavily on the Congress government, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on November 07 said that whenever Congress comes to power, the courage of terrorists and Naxalites increases in the country. He also trained guns at Bhupesh Baghel’s government alleged the scam over Mahadev betting app, he said the accused Congress leader should tell what links he has with the accused in the case. This came a day after the Enforcement Directorate (ED) claimed that a forensic analysis and a statement made by a `cash courier` have led to ‘startling allegations’ that Mahadev betting app promoters paid about Rs 508 crore to Baghel so far.... [Read More]

07 November,2023 05:48 PM IST

PM Modi tears into Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel amid Mahadev betting app row

Prime Minister Narendra Modi pulled Congress-led Chhattisgarh government to pieces over the Mahadev betting app row. “Congress party’s Chhattisgarh Government is leaving no opportunity to loot you. They did not leave even the name of `Mahadev.` Two days back, a big operation took place in Raipur. A huge cache of currency notes was found. People say that the money belongs to gamblers and the placing bets. Congress leaders are filling their houses with this looted money. You can see in media reports that to whom its links go back to. The State Government and the Chief Minister should tell the people of Chhattisgarh what links they have with the people sitting in Dubai who are accused of this scam. After the money was seized, the Chief Minister is baffled and has come to the ground. I have heard that local leaders are sending us a message that money will be planted on our leaders and Police will be sent,” said Prime Minister Narendra Modi. “Congress abuses Modi day and night. But the CM has now started abusing the country’s investigation agencies too. But I would like to tell the people of Chhattisgarh that Modi is not scared of abuses. You sent Modi to Delhi to deal with the corrupt,” added the Prime Minister. #pmmodi #bhupeshbaghel #mahadevapp #bettingapp #chhattisgarh #news #india #politics #bjpvscongress... [Read More]

04 November,2023 05:40 PM IST

Maratha Reservation: Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde holds meeting

Amid the ongoing Maratha reservation protest, Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde was seen leaving Raj Bhawan after meeting Maharashtra Governor Ramesh Bais. Later, Maharashtra Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis also joined the meeting at Eknath Shinde’s Bungalow. The meeting was in the wake of the multiple violent protests that took place in demand for Maratha reservations. As the Maratha community’s movement flared up, multiple incidents of vehicles being set on fire came across on October 30. Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) MLA Prakash Solanke’s residence in Maharashtra’s Beed was also set on fire by a group of pro-Maratha reservation protestors. The movement took a violent form due to which, massive damage has been caused to public and private property. Satara district will remain closed tomorrow while a curfew has also been imposed in Beed district.... [Read More]

31 October,2023 01:55 PM IST

Kerala Blast: Multiple explosions rock prayer meeting in Kochi, IED device used

One person died and several more were injured after multiple explosions took place at a prayer meeting of Jehovah`s Witnesses in the Kalamassery area of Kerala`s Kochi on the morning of October 29. The first explosion took place around 9 a.m. and multiple blasts followed thereafter, over the next hour. More than 2,000 people were attending the prayer meeting when the blasts took place. The incident came a day after the former chief of the terrorist group Hamas, Khaled Mashal, virtually addressed a pro-Palestine protest amid the Israeli military offensive in Gaza. Director General of Police Shaik Darvesh said that the preliminary investigation showed that an IED device was used for the explosion. Further investigations are going on in this Kerala blast incident. ... [Read More]

29 October,2023 03:13 PM IST

Amitabh Bachchan Birthday: Ajay Devgn, Rashmika Mandanna On Big B!

Amitabh Bachchan Birthday: Megastar Amitabh Bachchan will turn 81 on October 11. Known as the Big B of the Hindi film industry, Amitabh Bachchan has done several hit movies in his career. Big B has worked with filmmakers like Sooraj Barjatya to actors like Ajay Devgn, Rashmika Mandanna, Kunal Khemu, director R. Balki and many more. As per these stars and filmmakers, Amitabh Bachchan is a megastar for a reason and that comes from his knowledge, experience and basic humanity and extreme professionalism who still brings the energy on a set that no other star can. On the occasion of Amitabh Bachchan`s birthday, let’s listen in to B-Town stars talk about Big B!... [Read More]

10 October,2023 07:00 PM IST

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Aakanksha covers fashion, beauty, culture, wellness and relationship stories. An old-school at heart, she is a lover of all things Bollywood. When not at work, she hangs out with friends at fancy cafes and visits new restaurants to try different dishes. She is a GenZ having the traits of a Millennial.

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2024: Defeatism will dog Opposition

Sunday’s results show that the electorate does not really worry about BJP ordering raids on political rivals or jailing civil rights activists; Moitra, Kejriwal could be first casualties of BJP’s victories