Mumbai continued to experience intense heat as the IMD’s Santacruz observatory recorded 34.6 C on Friday, above the seasonal average. Earlier this week, the city saw its highest March temperature at 38.9 C. The IMD predicts dry weather on Saturday before hot and humid conditions return Sunday and Monday... [Read More]
07 March,2026 07:57 AM IST | Mumbai | Eshanpriya MSMumbai civic chief Bhushan Gangrani said, BMC is expected to control the entire AQI. However, our rules, regulations, add systems are designed to control construction dust that contributes to pollution in the city... [Read More]
25 February,2026 10:00 PM IST | Mumbai | Eshanpriya MSFollowing a November 2025 Supreme Court directive, the BMC has started identifying land across Mumbai to establish its first civic-run dog shelters. The move aims to relocate sterilised and vaccinated street dogs from schools, hospitals and other public institutions under a PPP model... [Read More]
21 February,2026 09:15 AM IST | Mumbai | Eshanpriya MSApart from patient care, the centre will also focus on training the next generation of gynaecologists in assisted reproductive techniques and promoting research to simplify and improve IVF procedures, making them more cost-effective and widely accessible... [Read More]
20 February,2026 10:20 PM IST | Mumbai | Eshanpriya MSPednekar was announced as the LOP by Mumbai Mayor Ritu Tawde. Shiv Sena (UBT), with 65 elected representatives, is the largest opposition party in BMC... [Read More]
16 February,2026 09:41 PM IST | Mumbai | Eshanpriya MSAfter becoming a household face through her roles on the small screen, actress Aditi Bhatia is now impressing the audience with her big screen debut in The Kerala Story 2. As the film continues its run at the box office, Aditi has dropped some unseen BTS pictures from the sets of The Kerala Story 2, along with a long note of gratitude.... [Read More]
11 March,2026 02:06 PM ISTCommercial LPG shortage hits hotels and restaurants nationwide. Kitchens cut menus, outlets shut, and queues grow as prices soar. See how India’s hospitality sector is coping with the gas crisis. (Pics/PTI)... [Read More]
11 March,2026 12:50 PM ISTThe unstoppable men’s team gave Indian cricket fans every reason to celebrate on Sunday after winning the T20 World Cup yet again. Mid-day’s Ashish Raje and Satej Shinde captured the wild-with-joy mood across Mumbai. Here`s more... [Read More]
10 March,2026 12:59 PM ISTA massive garbage mound collapsed on Sunday at Indonesia’s Bantargebang landfill in Bekasi, burying workers, truck drivers, and stall owners. Seven people were killed, while four survived. (Pics/AFP)... [Read More]
10 March,2026 12:43 PM ISTSnapshots of the defining moments from India’s 96-run World Cup-winning finale. Here is a look at some of the best pictures from a famous night in Ahmedabad,... [Read More]
10 March,2026 09:30 AM ISTWest Bengal Chief Minister (CM) Mamata Banerjee has accused the BJP of trying to distribute leaflets of Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi`s March 14 brigade rally in Kolkata at her sit-in demonstration site in Esplanade, Kolkata. She also claimed that this work was being done through an agency. PICS/PTI... [Read More]
09 March,2026 07:33 PM ISTSchools, colleges, and universities in Kashmir reopened on Monday after a week-long closure due to protests over the death of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. (PICS/AFP)... [Read More]
09 March,2026 04:24 PM ISTSuryakumar Yadav-led Indian team defeated New Zealand by 96 runs to win the T20 World Cup. The `Men in Blue` became the first team ever to successfully defend their T20 crown. With this win, Surya has joined a list of legendary names as captains to win a World Cup with India. Here is the full list (Pics: ICC/BCCI)... [Read More]
09 March,2026 01:34 PM ISTTensions in the Middle East are reaching a dangerous new peak. The United States has warned that the most intense strikes on Iran may still be ahead, even as Tehran continues launching retaliatory attacks across Israel and the Persian Gulf. US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth signalled a major escalation, warning that American forces are prepared for a significant wave of operations against Iran if hostilities continue to expand. Meanwhile, the Pentagon says US forces have destroyed 16 Iranian mine-laying vessels believed to be involved in operations around the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global oil chokepoint. Washington fears Tehran may attempt to disrupt shipping lanes or block energy exports passing through the narrow waterway.... [Read More]
11 March,2026 06:29 PM ISTA storm of rumours exploded across social media after reports of Iranian missile and drone strikes triggered speculation about the safety of several Israeli leaders. Among the names circulating online was Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, with claims ranging from injuries to assassination attempts. The speculation intensified as online users began questioning the silence from official channels, even tagging Elon Musk’s AI chatbot Grok for answers. But the bot offered no clarity, fueling even more conspiracy theories and debate across X. Amid the growing online frenzy, Ben-Gvir finally responded, posting a blunt and fiery video message declaring he was alive and dismissing the rumours with the words: “I’m alive, blessed be the Lord, go f*ck off". WATCH... [Read More]
11 March,2026 06:27 PM ISTTensions escalate in the Gulf as Iran launches fresh strikes following US President Trump’s assurances of a swift end to hostilities. Iranian officials, including Abbas Araghchi and Ali Larijani, openly defy Trump’s statements, declaring that the nation remains unafraid and prepared to fight as long as necessary. Araghchi signals no willingness for negotiations with Washington, while Larijani warns on X that even greater powers have failed against Iran, implying Trump could face elimination if he continues threats. Hours after Trump’s optimistic statements from Florida, Tehran responds decisively with strikes targeting US-aligned Gulf nations, sending a clear message to Washington. WATCH... [Read More]
11 March,2026 06:23 PM ISTA heated online debate is unfolding after conservative commentator Candace Owens revisited the past humanitarian claims of Erika Kirk in her series `Bride of Charlie`. During the interview clip highlighted in the episode, Kirk speaks about a platform she calls "Everyday Heroes Like You", describing it as a way to connect people with trusted charities and grassroots initiatives around the world. However, Owens challenges several elements of Kirk’s story in the episode, raising questions about the timeline of her move to China and suggesting it may have been tied to a personal relationship rather than humanitarian work. Since the episode aired, the segment has quickly gone viral, with social media users revisiting Kirk’s original interviews and offering sharply divided reactions. WATCH... [Read More]
09 March,2026 01:48 AM ISTIran launched a fresh wave of missiles and drones toward Israel just hours after naming Mojtaba Khamenei as the country’s new supreme leader. Air raid sirens sounded across Tel Aviv as Israel’s defense systems intercepted incoming projectiles during the latest barrage. Meanwhile, a separate controversy erupted online after unverified posts on social media platform X claimed that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s brother, Iddo Netanyahu, had been killed following an Iranian missile strike near his family home. The claim quickly went viral across social media, but there has been no official confirmation from Israeli authorities or the Netanyahu family.... [Read More]
10 March,2026 01:43 AM ISTThe war rhetoric between Iran and the United States is intensifying. In a dramatic warning directed at Donald Trump, Iranian security chief Ali Larijani has vowed revenge for what he called “the blood of Iran’s leader and its people.” Larijani, a close ally of the late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, claimed that Iranian forces have inflicted heavy losses on American troops during the ongoing conflict. According to Tehran, several U.S. soldiers were captured and Washington is allegedly reporting them as “killed in action” to conceal the truth. The claims have been strongly rejected by U.S. CENTCOM, which dismissed Iran’s statements as misinformation and insisted that no American troops have been taken prisoner. The exchange comes as the conflict triggered by U.S.-Israeli strikes continues to widen across the region. WATCH... [Read More]
08 March,2026 05:10 PM ISTThe US Justice Department has released additional FBI documents related to the Jeffrey Epstein investigation, revealing details from interviews conducted in 2019 with a woman who made allegations involving President Donald Trump abusing her while she was a minor. According to the documents, the woman told investigators that Epstein introduced her to Trump when she was a teenager. The DOJ says that the files were not included in earlier releases because they were mistakenly labeled as duplicate documents.... [Read More]
06 March,2026 01:52 AM ISTPresident Donald Trump has removed Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and announced Senator Markwayne Mullin as his new pick to lead the Department of Homeland Security. However, the appointment has already triggered intense political backlash. Critics, including veterans and activists, have called out Mullin over previous remarks describing the “smell of war” and referring to combat as “ugly,” comments many say came across as tone-deaf. Others have questioned his military credentials and accused him of exaggerating his proximity to combat during the January 6 Capitol chaos. WATCH... [Read More]
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