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At a Mumbai press conference, religious leaders expressed strong support for the Maharashtra Freedom of Religion Bill 2026, calling it a historic move to curb forced conversions. The law proposes strict penalties and mandates prior notice and registration for religious conversions... [Read More]
25 March,2026 12:01 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent , Hemal AsharTumultuous Sunday as current president Dr Cheryl Misquitta is removed from post following an Extraordinary General Body Meeting at club; Dr Misquitta slams move... [Read More]
23 March,2026 08:35 AM IST | Mumbai | Hemal AsharScared train passengers recount how last minute platform change at Ahilyanagar station led to total chaos; not the first time... [Read More]
19 March,2026 08:43 AM IST | Mumbai | Hemal AsharMore than 30 rights organisations held a press conference at the Mumbai Press Club opposing the draft Dharma Swatantrya Adhiniyam, 2026 approved by the Maharashtra Cabinet, warning it could threaten religious freedom, privacy and personal autonomy... [Read More]
14 March,2026 08:22 AM IST | Mumbai | Hemal AsharMerchant Navy chief recalls sailing through Strait of Hormuz during Iran-Iraq war in 1980s, as passage takes centre stage in ongoing war... [Read More]
13 March,2026 08:15 AM IST | Mumbai | Hemal AsharIn the T20 World Cup 2026 match against Pakistan, England`s Adil Rashid is set to achieve a massive feat in the format. Here`s all you need to know (Pics: X)... [Read More]
24 February,2026 05:16 PM ISTPM Narendra Modi inaugurated the India AI Impact Expo 2026 at Bharat Mandapam on Monday, featuring over 600 startups and international pavilions, showcasing India’s AI innovation and global collaboration. Pics/PTI/X (@narendramodi)... [Read More]
17 February,2026 03:51 PM ISTIn the second T20I match against Team India, New Zealand`s Ish Sodhi is set to achieve a massive feat in the format. Here`s all you need to know (Pic: X)... [Read More]
23 January,2026 07:00 PM ISTActors Kirti Kulhari and Rajeev Siddhartha made their relationship official in the New Year. The actor confirmed her relationship by sharing a video which has many mushy pictures of the duo. While fans swoon over their chemistry, here’s everything you need to know about Rajeev Siddhartha.... [Read More]
02 January,2026 01:28 PM ISTSalman Khan rang in his 60th birthday on 27th December. The superstar threw a lavish birthday bash at his Panvel farmhouse on Friday night, attended by close family, friends, and Bollywood celebs. Now, several photos from the star-studded birthday bash have surfaced on social media. Have a look:... [Read More]
27 December,2025 06:09 PM ISTSalman Khan turns 60 and here`s how the Bollywood celebs gather to celebrate the special day of the superstar. Sanjay Dutt, Arbaaz Khan, Huma Qureshi and others attend the birthday bash at his farmhouse... [Read More]
27 December,2025 12:15 PM ISTThe Indian Navy on Wednesday commissioned INAS 335 ‘Ospreys’, its second naval air squadron to operate MH-60R helicopters, at INS Hansa in Goa. Pics/Defence PRO... [Read More]
17 December,2025 11:23 PM ISTPassengers across major airports continue to face delays and disruptions as IndiGo cancelled over 60 flights from Bengaluru amid an ongoing aviation crisis. With winter schedules cut and DGCA summoning the airline’s CEO, cancellations and compensation concerns remain unresolved. (Pics/PTI and AFP)... [Read More]
10 December,2025 05:42 PM ISTAmid the Iran war and the controversial resignation of US Counter-terrorism chief Joe Kent, top US intelligence officials testified before the Senate Intelligence Committee, warning of rapidly growing global threats to American national security. Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard revealed that countries including Russia, China, North Korea, Iran and Pakistan are advancing missile systems capable of striking the United States. The report highlighted a dramatic surge in missile threats, with projections increasing from 3000 in 2025 to 16000 by 2035, raising serious concerns about homeland defense. The hearing also pointed to deepening alliances between North Korea, Russia and China, as well as ongoing threats from terrorist groups like ISIS and Al Qaeda... [Read More]
18 March,2026 01:38 AM ISTA Pakistani fighter jet has reportedly been shot down near Jalalabad as cross-border hostilities explode along the 2,600 km frontier between Pakistan and Afghanistan. Following weekend airstrikes conducted by Pakistan inside Afghan territory, Taliban forces launched retaliatory drone attacks targeting Pakistani military camps under Operation Rad-Al-Zulm. Overnight air operations intensified, border posts were destroyed, and both sides claimed heavy casualties, prompting a UN warning over a potentially dangerous escalation. WATCH... [Read More]
28 February,2026 05:42 PM ISTAs enrichment levels approach 60% purity, far beyond civilian energy thresholds, alarm bells are ringing in Washington and across global capitals. Under a stark warning from US envoy Steve Witkoff, Tehran could be “a week away” from possessing industrial-grade bomb-making material, a development he described as “really dangerous” in an interview with Fox News. The United States is now sharpening its global pressure strategy, demanding a halt to uranium enrichment and the surrender of highly enriched stockpiles. At the same time, US military presence in the region is being recalibrated, sending a strong signal that Washington’s patience is thinning. WATCH ... [Read More]
23 February,2026 10:07 AM ISTViolence broke out near the Olympic Village in Milan after a massive protest against the Winter Games escalated into clashes with police. Earlier in the day, more than 10,000 demonstrators marched peacefully through the city, criticizing the environmental impact of new venues and the social cost of hosting the Olympics. But after nightfall, tensions rose — stones and flares were thrown, and authorities responded with tear gas and water cannons to disperse the crowd.... [Read More]
08 February,2026 12:29 AM ISTThe Middle East is on a knife-edge. In a move that has sent shockwaves from Washington to Israel, Iran has officially thrown down its "nuclear armour". Senior advisor Ali Shamkhani just declared a total ban on transferring Iran’s enriched uranium stockpile abroad, effectively killing a Russian-brokered deal before it even began. With 60% enriched uranium sitting on Iranian soil, the "Nuclear Red Line" has been drawn. While the US and Israel demand the total removal of these materials, Tehran is signaling a different path; a conditional reduction to 20% enrichment, but only if the West blinks first. WATCH ... [Read More]
04 February,2026 02:05 AM ISTCBS News’ “60 Minutes” has revived a previously shelved report examining Trump-era deportations to El Salvador’s CECOT prison, a segment that was originally removed from the broadcast amid claims of political interference. Reporter Sharyn Alfonsi probes the deportation process and the treatment of detainees at CECOT, while the program avoids addressing internal disputes between Alfonsi and CBS leadership. The story resurfaced after weeks of unresolved editorial conflict, during which Alfonsi accused the network of suppressing the report for political reasons. WATCH ... [Read More]
19 January,2026 01:53 AM ISTU.S. President Donald Trump has formally invited Russian President Vladimir Putin to take part in a proposed U.S.-backed, UN-supported Gaza Peace and Reconstruction Board, aimed at overseeing post-war governance, demilitarisation and long-term recovery following the Israel-Hamas conflict. The Kremlin has confirmed receiving the invitation, while Moscow has sought further clarification from U.S. on the board’s mandate, authority and financial structure. According to officials, the initiative would bring together more than sixty countries, including India, Brazil, Canada, Italy, Turkey, Egypt, Jordan, Greece and Argentina, signaling one of the most ambitious multinational diplomatic efforts tied to Gaza’s future. WATCH ... [Read More]
19 January,2026 01:42 AM ISTA dramatic military aviation incident unfolded in the West Bank after an Israeli Air Force Black Hawk helicopter crashed during a complex recovery operation. According to official military statements, the helicopter had earlier made an emergency landing due to severe weather conditions. While being airlifted during a recovery mission, the damaged aircraft reportedly became detached mid-operation and fell to the ground.... [Read More]
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