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Railways has also promised doubling of express trains for Mumbai in the next three to five years... [Read More]
29 December,2025 07:52 AM IST | Mumbai | Rajendra B. AklekarWith the fifth line also affected, several suburban services will be cancelled. Certain Borivli/Andheri locals will short-terminate at Goregaon on the Harbour line, instead of running to their usual destinations. ... [Read More]
28 December,2025 07:09 AM IST | Mumbai | Rajendra B. AklekarFrom December 29, south staircases of foot overbridges at Mumbai’s Kandivali and Vasai Road stations will be closed for station improvement works. Alternate staircases and decks will remain open for commuters... [Read More]
26 December,2025 07:21 PM IST | Mumbai | Rajendra B. AklekarElevated concourse along Platform 1, new north and south FOBs, wider staircases and escalators aimed at safer, faster commuter dispersal... [Read More]
26 December,2025 08:37 AM IST | Mumbai | Rajendra B. AklekarUdyan Express mistakenly rescheduled for Dec 24 instead of Jan 24, 2026; Train halted at Bhivpuri station for stranded passengers to board at Karjat... [Read More]
25 December,2025 07:48 AM IST | Mumbai | Rajendra B. AklekarBJP candidate Tejinder Singh Tiwana filed his nomination for the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation elections 2026 at Malwani Township School Complex in Malad (West), Mumbai, accompanied by a large number of party supporters during a nomination rally (Pics/Satej Shinde) ... [Read More]
29 December,2025 02:39 PM ISTPresident Droupadi Murmu on Sunday undertook an over two-hour sortie onboard the indigenously-built submarine INS Vaghsheer on the Western seaboard, signalling India`s focus on boosting undersea warfare capabilities. (Pics/PTI)... [Read More]
29 December,2025 01:53 PM ISTRing in the New Year with style! This festive season, Bollywood’s leading ladies are serving up some serious fashion inspiration. From glittering gowns to chic party-ready ensembles, here’s how you can steal the spotlight and make your New Year’s Eve look as glamorous as your favorite stars.... [Read More]
29 December,2025 01:08 PM ISTIn the fourth women`s T20I match against Sri Lanka, Team India`s Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma accomplished new milestones. Here is all you need to know (Pic: X)... [Read More]
29 December,2025 12:15 PM ISTBollywood actress and bestselling author Twinkle Khanna is celebrating her 52nd birthday today. Heralded as the queen of wit, style, and inspiration, the diva never fails to grab headlines for her unfiltered opinions. As the celebrate her, let`s have a look at her romantic pics with Akshay Kumar that prove they are the IT couple Bollywood.... [Read More]
29 December,2025 12:12 PM ISTWe bring you myriad sights of the city captured by mid-day’s photographers through year 2025.... [Read More]
29 December,2025 09:57 AM 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.... [Read More]
28 December,2025 08:25 PM ISTMumbaikars were seen gathering at Dadar Beach on Sunday evening to witness the sunset on the last Sunday of 2025. The city experienced relatively cooler weather, even as air quality deteriorated across several parts of Mumbai (PICS/ATUL KAMBLE)... [Read More]
28 December,2025 07:26 PM ISTTensions flare at Mar-a-Lago as Trump confronts a reporter while Ukrainian Zelenskyy watches in silence. This high-stakes encounter comes as Zelenskyy arrives in Florida for critical peace talks with top U.S. officials amid renewed Russian strikes on Kyiv, escalating pressure on Europe to secure a lasting security agreement. During the tense press moment, Trump branded a question on Ukraine security guarantees as “dumb,” asserting that a robust security framework is still being negotiated with European allies. WATCH ... [Read More]
29 December,2025 01:57 PM ISTIn this heartfelt episode of The Bollywood Film Story, singer Shilpa Rao sits down with Mayank Shekhar for a deeply personal and thought-provoking conversation. Shilpa opens up about growing up with a father who quietly shaped her musical journey, her early struggles after arriving in Mumbai, and why she believes “Bombay people are not starstruck.” She reflects on life-altering failures, the importance of constantly learning, and the moment her first song changed everything. ... [Read More]
29 December,2025 01:53 PM ISTA major diplomatic storm is unfolding after Israel’s formal declaration recognizing Somaliland as an independent state, a move that has triggered swift, sharp and united condemnation across Africa, the Horn region, and beyond. In this video, we break down the global reaction, what it means for regional stability, and why world powers are calling this a dangerous geopolitical precedent. Somalia and the African Union responded within hours, denouncing the recognition as a direct threat to Somalia’s territorial integrity and a challenge to long-standing international norms. Foreign ministers across the continent described Israel’s move as a violation of sovereignty, warning that selective or unilateral recognition could destabilize fragile borders across Africa and ignite wider tensions. WATCH ... [Read More]
29 December,2025 12:53 PM ISTRussia has escalated its attacks on Ukraine with a powerful wave of drones and missiles, striking multiple regions just as the long-anticipated Trump-Zelenskyy meeting moves into a decisive phase. The timing is no coincidence, Kyiv is under its heaviest pressure in weeks, raising the stakes for a diplomatic showdown that could help define the next chapter of the war. Massive explosions, power disruptions and emergency alerts swept across Ukraine as air-defense crews worked nonstop through the night. Kyiv, Odesa and central regions were hit with coordinated strikes aimed at destabilizing energy infrastructure and testing Ukraine’s defensive capacity ahead of crucial political discussions. WATCH ... [Read More]
28 December,2025 05:47 PM ISTKaroline Leavitt’s second pregnancy has sent a fresh wave of speculation through Washington, setting off quiet maneuvering inside the communications world as officials ask the same question: Who steps in when the White House’s most influential voice takes her maternity leave? Despite the chatter, Leavitt remains unwavering. Still, the realities of a high-pressure job and a baby on the way have ignited quiet positioning among Washington communications figures. According to reporting from the Daily Mail, Trump-world insiders are already sketching out top contenders who might temporarily assume her day-to-day responsibilities. WATCH ... [Read More]
28 December,2025 02:58 PM ISTA tense shooting incident unfolded in Wallace, Idaho, after a gunman opened fire outside and inside the Shoshone County Sheriff’s Office, triggering a massive law enforcement response. Authorities say the suspect entered the building and fired shots in the lobby, prompting SWAT teams and multiple agencies from Idaho, Washington, and Montana to rush to the scene. After an hours-long search, the suspect was neutralized in an officer-related shooting.... [Read More]
27 December,2025 07:40 PM ISTA powerful winter storm swept across the US Northeast, dumping heavy snow and ice while triggering widespread travel disruptions across the Tri-State area. from upstate New York to New York City and Long Island, forecasters warned of dangerous snowfall totals and rapidly worsening conditions. Major airports including JFK, Newark Liberty, and LaGuardia issued alerts as hundreds of flights were canceled and thousands delayed.... [Read More]
27 December,2025 05:06 PM ISTUkraine’s capital Kyiv was rocked by powerful explosions as Russian drones and missiles targeted the city, triggering a prolonged air raid alert that lasted for hours. Air defense systems were activated as cruise and ballistic missiles were reported over multiple regions. The attack comes just days before President Volodymyr Zelensky is expected to meet Donald Trump in the United States to discuss a proposed 20-point peace plan aimed at ending the nearly four-year war. As diplomacy intensifies, fighting on the ground shows no signs of slowing. ... [Read More]
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