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A 0.3-km pedestrian walkway built in 2023 to ease crowds at Mahalaxmi Temple remains largely unused, residents say. Despite crores spent on the project, devotees continue to crowd the narrow main approach road, blocking emergency access and raising safety concerns near residential buildings... [Read More]
20 February,2026 08:03 AM IST | Mumbai | Hemal AsharA 35-year-old domestic help was bitten by a stray dog near Ashraya building in Walkeshwar, close to Raj Bhavan. He was rushed to St Elizabeth Hospital within two hours and administered rabies immunoglobulin, vaccine and tetanus shots. A complaint has been filed with civic authorities... [Read More]
19 February,2026 09:06 AM IST | Mumbai | Hemal AsharOn Valentine’s Day, Mumbai’s Kishore Sarangula will run solo for 12 hours at Shivaji Park to pay tribute to 40 CRPF personnel killed in the 2019 Pulwama terror attack, urging youngsters to pause celebrations and remember the fallen heroes... [Read More]
13 February,2026 09:47 AM IST | Mumbai | Hemal AsharA 30-foot-high condom billboard with the message ‘Just Use It’ has been installed in Aizawl to raise HIV awareness ahead of International Condom Day on Feb 13, marking a first-of-its-kind prevention campaign in the city. The ‘blink-a-100-times-but-you-cannot-miss-it’ message is the initiative of Aids Healthcare Foundation (AHF)-India Cares... [Read More]
11 February,2026 10:44 AM IST | Aizawl | Hemal AsharRunners along Mumbai’s Eastern Express Highway have come together to protect the pink trumpet trees that line their daily route, celebrating the blooms while campaigning to save them amid concerns over an upcoming elevated corridor project... [Read More]
09 February,2026 10:29 AM IST | Mumbai | Hemal AsharPM 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 ISTAbu Dhabi Knight Riders` captain Sunil Narine has achieved a huge feat in T20 cricket during the International League`s match against Sharjah Warriors. Here`s all you need to know (Pic: File Pic)... [Read More]
04 December,2025 04:34 PM 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]
17 January,2026 02:07 AM ISTThe Department of Justice has taken decisive action following Nick Shirley’s explosive investigations into Minnesota’s widespread fraud schemes. With 98 individuals now charged and over 60 convicted, the DOJ is signaling that even more indictments could be on the horizon. Shirley’s investigative reporting has brought national attention to systemic corruption in Minnesota, particularly exposing alleged misuse of taxpayer funds within Somali-run daycare networks. Pam Bondi has publicly commended Shirley’s work, emphasizing the impact of his reporting and its role in prompting federal scrutiny. WATCH ... [Read More]
30 December,2025 11:03 PM ISTA major legal earthquake just hit Washington. A federal judge has officially upheld Trump’s steep $100,000 H-1B visa fee, shutting down a high-stakes challenge brought by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and business lobby groups. The ruling, delivered by Judge Beryl Howell, confirms that the fee falls squarely within the president’s broad immigration authority, a decision that’s already sending waves through the tech sector, employers and immigration advocates. ... [Read More]
24 December,2025 12:17 AM ISTCBS is under intense scrutiny after a shelved 60 Minutes investigation triggered a full-scale newsroom and public backlash. The controversy deepened when a Canadian affiliate accidentally aired the original segment, sparking questions about transparency, decision-making, and who ultimately controls the editorial direction at one of America’s biggest news networks. At the center of the storm is CBS News Chief Bari Weiss, who is now pushing a sweeping overhaul of the network’s editorial standards and workflows. According to internal reporting, Weiss is preparing a streamlined masthead designed to tighten oversight of politically sensitive or high-risk stories. WATCH ... [Read More]
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