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“Some people think I did it for the approval ratings, others feel I did it for the oil, sure — but that’s only half of it.” ... [Read More]
11 January,2026 09:01 AM IST | Mumbai | Rahul da CunhaColdplay kiss cam couple. ChatGPT. Chhava. Cruise gets an Oscar... [Read More]
04 January,2026 07:00 AM IST | Mumbai | Rahul da CunhaRahul unc, you wanna know what ails me, what angers me, what makes me go crazy with helplessness?... [Read More]
28 December,2025 06:48 AM IST | Mumbai | Rahul da Cunha“You were there in person, Lobo Lobo? Kolkata or Mumbai?”... [Read More]
21 December,2025 08:21 AM IST | Mumbai | Rahul da Cunha“Dikuna men, I’m not Rehman Dakait, as you may have thought, I am Raymond Dacosta… my screen name, my alter ego… hello.”... [Read More]
14 December,2025 06:54 AM IST | Mumbai | Rahul da CunhaPriyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas`s daughter Malti Marie has turned 4 this month. The couple flew to Turks and Caicos for a family holiday to ring in their daughter`s birthday... [Read More]
15 January,2026 11:52 AM ISTRaj Thackeray, Nitin Gadkari, Piyush Goyal, Hema Malini, Sachin Tendulkar and other prominent figures and community leaders were seen casting their votes across Mumbai today during the BMC Election 2026, highlighting active citizen participation and democratic engagement in the civic polls on Thursday. (PICS/ X, Rane Ashish, Ashish Raje)... [Read More]
15 January,2026 12:01 PM ISTThe BMC Elections are being held in Mumbai on January 15, 2026. The city is stepping out to cast its votes in the Mumbai civic polls. Likewise, celebrities also marked their attendance and made sure their votes are counted. Here are the celebs who stepped out to vote... [Read More]
15 January,2026 09:22 AM ISTMumbai voters began queuing early on polling day, showing enthusiasm and civic responsibility as polling stations opened across the city, marking the start of voting in 227 electoral wards. (PICS/ RAJENDRA B AKLEKAR, SAMIULLAH KHAN, ADITI ALURKAR)... [Read More]
15 January,2026 08:40 AM ISTKriti Sanon gave fans a glimpse into her sister Nupur Sanon and Stebin Ben’s dreamy Udaipur wedding by sharing a set of unseen pictures from the celebrations. From sharing a warm hug to fulfilling bridesmaid duties, Kriti took over every responsibility of an elder sister. She has now shared an emotional note sharing unseen pics from ceremonies capturing love, joy, and warmth of the couple’s special days.... [Read More]
14 January,2026 10:58 PM ISTSpotted in the city: It`s time to sit back and flip through pictures of celebrities who made an appearance in the city throughout the day. (All pics/Yogen Shah)... [Read More]
14 January,2026 09:06 PM ISTA massive fire broke out at multiple vehicles at a scrapyard in Rabodi area of Thane district in Maharashtra on Wednesday afternoon, an official said. Pics/RDMC... [Read More]
14 January,2026 08:47 PM ISTA day before the high-stake BMC Election 2026, poll officials in Mumbai were on Wednesday seen gearing up for voting scheduled on January 15. Pics/X (@mybmc)... [Read More]
14 January,2026 08:41 PM ISTA remark made by Donald Trump aboard Air Force One during a turbulent flight has ignited widespread controversy, drawing criticism from political opponents and reigniting debate over his long-standing pattern of provocative comments. As the aircraft encountered turbulence along the Atlantic coast, Trump was heard saying he was “looking for something to grab” before adding that it was “not going to be Karoline.” Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt, who was standing nearby, appeared momentarily taken aback before responding with laughter, a reaction that quickly became a focal point online. WATCH ... [Read More]
13 January,2026 01:22 AM ISTHouse Democrats are advancing impeachment proceedings against Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem after the fatal Minneapolis shooting of U.S. citizen Renee Good by an ICE agent. The push for impeachment has gained traction on Capitol Hill as lawmakers accuse Noem of failed oversight and leadership, demanding urgent hearings and accountability in the wake of the incident that has sparked intense national scrutiny. WATCH ... [Read More]
13 January,2026 01:11 AM ISTA heated moment during a factory visit has sparked controversy after U.S. President Donald Trump was caught on camera confronting a Ford Motor Company worker at a Michigan auto plant. Video circulating online shows a worker shouting what appeared to be “pedophile protector” as Trump toured the facility from an elevated walkway. Trump is seen pausing, mouthing an expletive, and briefly raising his middle finger before continuing to wave at other attendees.... [Read More]
14 January,2026 07:31 PM ISTIran is reportedly preparing to carry out its first execution linked to the ongoing anti-regime protests, raising fears of a wider campaign of secret mass hangings. Human rights groups say 26-year-old Erfan Soltani, arrested during demonstrations near Tehran, has been sentenced to death on charges of “waging war against God,” a capital offense under Iranian law. Activists claim he was denied a fair trial and access to legal representation.... [Read More]
14 January,2026 07:30 PM ISTChina has reported a sharp surge in its trade surplus, reaching a record nearly $1.2 trillion, even as exports to the United States declined under President Donald Trump’s higher tariffs. Official data shows Chinese exports rose 5.5 percent last year to $3.77 trillion, while imports remained largely flat. The result pushed China’s trade surplus well beyond previous records, highlighting how exporters shifted away from the US market.... [Read More]
14 January,2026 07:29 PM ISTMadhuri Dixit Nene reveals the untold secrets behind her iconic `Dhak Dhak` song, the hilarious reason her U.S. neighbors almost called the cops, and her brand-new avatar in `Mrs. Deshpande.` In this exclusive episode of `Sit With Hitlist,` the legendary Madhuri Dixit joins Mayank Shekhar to take a deep dive into her journey from being India’s ultimate sweetheart to her life in Denver and her big return to the screen. ... [Read More]
19 December,2025 01:03 PM ISTIn a decisive pre-dawn operation, U.S. forces moved swiftly to intercept and secure the tanker M/T Sophia in international Caribbean waters, marking a major escalation in Washington’s crackdown on illicit maritime networks operating beyond the reach of global sanctions. According to U.S. Southern Command, the vessel, identified as a stateless, sanctioned tanker linked to sanctions-evasion routes involving Russia, Iran and Venezuela was apprehended before first light through a coordinated effort involving the U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Defense, and Homeland Security agencies. The operation was carried out without incident. WATCH... [Read More]
13 January,2026 01:30 AM ISTThe US Defense Department has confirmed that Elon Musk’s AI chatbot Grok will begin operating inside the Pentagon network later this month, joining Google’s generative AI tools as part of a major military technology shift. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the Pentagon plans to feed large volumes of military and intelligence data into AI systems to speed up analysis, decision-making, and battlefield readiness. The move signals a far more aggressive approach to artificial intelligence than previous administrations. ... [Read More]
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