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Railway officials immediately inspected the train stationed at Platform No 10. As the technical fault was found to be major, the entire train was evacuated. Subsequently, around 7 pm, the defective coach was detached from the train, and both the rake and the separated coach were moved to the yard for repairs... [Read More]
04 April,2026 09:24 PM IST | Mumbai | Rajendra B. AklekarBEST chairperson Trushna Vishwasrao told mid-day that she had called an urgent meeting of BEST officials on Monday to discuss and resolve the issue... [Read More]
04 April,2026 02:48 PM IST | Mumbai | Rajendra B. AklekarDesign tweaks expand Jogeshwari terminus but delay project by a year... [Read More]
04 April,2026 08:55 AM IST | Mumbai | Rajendra B. AklekarThe first tunnel boring machine, Nayak, is locked and loaded under city, with drilling to begin on Monday on the 11.8-km Thane-Borivli twin tunnel that promises to slash travel time and break one of Mumbai’s worst choke points. Rajendra B Aklekar and Ranjeet Jadhav report... [Read More]
04 April,2026 07:50 AM IST | Mumbai | Rajendra B. Aklekar , Ranjeet JadhavAccording to the latest data, WR’s general suburban services carried an average of 34.87 lakh passengers daily before Covid, generating about Rs 2.12 crore in daily revenue... [Read More]
02 April,2026 11:06 PM IST | Mumbai | Rajendra B. AklekarAt least 23 people died after a passenger bus plunged into the Padma River in Bangladesh`s Daulatdia on Wednesday evening. Pics/PTI... [Read More]
26 March,2026 04:12 PM ISTThe cast of Hannah Montana reunited on March 23 for the premiere of the 20 years reunion special of their beloved show. Ahead of the special, we take a look at how the cast of the Miley Cyrus show have transformed in the last two decades... [Read More]
24 March,2026 02:42 PM ISTBefore the red carpet for the 2026 Academy Awards, aka the Oscars, rolls out, the nominees gathered for an informal meet-and-greet at a luncheon event. Nearly all 230 nominees across 24 categories assembled at the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills on Tuesday. Luncheon is a tradition that brings Hollywood’s biggest names and newest faces under one roof. From Emma Stone and Timothée Chalamet to Teyana Taylor, Leonardo DiCaprio and others, celebs brought their A-game as they arrived for the fun-filled evening.... [Read More]
11 February,2026 12:32 PM ISTThe Super Bowl halftime show has become a cultural spectacle as the game itself, over the years. The 15-minute set is the most coveted entertainment slot on television and over the years, has seen some legendary performances by some of the biggest icons in music. Naturally, the halftime has given us some of the most iconic sets that go down in history. Here`s looking back at some of the most legendary performances and moments in the history of Super Bowl halftime.... [Read More]
09 February,2026 09:13 PM ISTBorder 2 has finally hit the screens on Januray 23, 2026 amid thundering response from viewers. Moviegoers are heaping praises on the cast and their performances in the war drama featuring Sunny Deol, Varun Dhawan, Diljit Dosanjh, Ahan Shetty, Mona Singh, Sonam Bajwa, Medha Rana and Anya Singh in key roles, marks a sequel to the 1997 Border. Meanwhile, here`s looking at how much these characters were paid for their respective roles in the fil,... [Read More]
23 January,2026 06:27 PM ISTIn the first T20I match against New Zealand, Team India posted a total of 238 runs. Here is all you need to know (Pic: File Pic/X)... [Read More]
21 January,2026 09:17 PM ISTIn the fifth T20I match against South Africa, Team India posted a total of 231 runs. Here`s all you need to know (Pic: X)... [Read More]
19 December,2025 10:20 PM ISTThere was no respite from toxic air in the city as the air quality stayed in the `very poor` category on Friday. (Pics/PTI)... [Read More]
05 December,2025 11:38 AM ISTThe sudden and tragic death of Ajit Pawar in a plane crash near Baramati has shaken Maharashtra and the nation. While rumours and conspiracy theories have circulated, Sharad Pawar has strongly dismissed all political narratives, calling the crash “purely accidental” and urging citizens and leaders alike to respect the family’s grief. Meanwhile, Eknath Shinde and Devendra Fadnavis condemned attempts to politicize the tragedy and highlighted Ajit Pawar’s decades of public service. WATCH ... [Read More]
29 January,2026 10:44 PM ISTA major rail disaster has rocked Thailand after a construction crane collapsed onto a moving passenger train traveling from Bangkok to northeastern provinces. At least 12 people were killed and 79 others injured when the crane struck Special Express Train No. 21, causing multiple cars to derail and briefly catch fire. The crash occurred in Nakhon Ratchasima province, around 230 kilometers northeast of Bangkok, during morning operations.... [Read More]
14 January,2026 07:32 PM ISTShocking new Epstein emails and documents have reignited a firestorm in Washington as LinkedIn co-founder Reid Hoffman faces renewed scrutiny. After the latest dump of more than 23,000 Epstein-related files, Donald Trump has gone on the offensive, demanding a full investigation into Democrats — and singling out Hoffman directly. Trump even branded Hoffman a “sleazebag” while calling for every Epstein record to be released publicly.... [Read More]
20 November,2025 10:10 PM ISTIsraeli air raids have once again struck Khan Younis and Gaza City, killing more than 236 Palestinians since the “peace deal” was announced. Medics say entire families are buried under the rubble, as 502 more bodies have been recovered from destroyed homes. In the occupied West Bank, two more Palestinians — including a teenager — have been killed in attacks by Israeli forces and settlers. Hamas has handed over the remains of three Israeli captives to the Red Cross, while Israel prepares to return 45 Palestinian prisoner bodies in exchange.... [Read More]
03 November,2025 09:49 PM ISTAn explosion at the HF Sinclair Navajo Refinery in Artesia, New Mexico, sent thick black smoke across Eddy County on Friday morning. Three workers were injured with non-life-threatening conditions, while first responders quickly contained the fire. The refinery temporarily halted operations before resuming partial production.... [Read More]
01 November,2025 02:54 PM ISTSouthern Spain was battered by torrential rain and powerful winds on Wednesday, flooding streets, halting trains, and triggering over 1,000 emergency incidents across Andalusia. The provinces of Seville and Huelva were the hardest hit, with cars submerged and public transport paralyzed. The chaos struck on the anniversary of the deadly Valencia floods, prompting Spain’s weather agency to issue a red alert and activate Andalusia’s flood emergency plan. Conditions began easing by Thursday as the storm moved eastward.... [Read More]
30 October,2025 11:20 PM ISTIn a shocking global development, U.S. President Donald Trump has ordered the resumption of nuclear weapons testing after 33 years — ending America’s decades-long moratorium. The move comes just days after Russia tested its Poseidon nuclear super torpedo, escalating fears of a new global arms race. Experts warn the U.S. decision could trigger massive geopolitical fallout, with India and Pakistan likely to reconsider their own nuclear testing programs.... [Read More]
30 October,2025 08:00 PM ISTA powerful storm system is hammering the Gulf Coast with severe thunderstorms, heavy rain, and flooding threats. Cities like Houston, Austin, Baton Rouge, and New Orleans are under severe weather alerts, with risks of damaging winds, hail, and isolated tornadoes. Authorities have issued Flood Watches and urged residents to stay alert and avoid water-covered roads.... [Read More]
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