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According to a Central Railway spokesperson, the incident occurred at around 3:10 pm, following which the fire brigade was immediately alerted. The blaze was successfully extinguished by 4:00 pm, preventing further spread... [Read More]
07 April,2026 06:06 PM IST | Mumbai | Rajendra B. AklekarWestern Railway is witnessing lower ridership but higher revenue, driven by increased use of AC locals and changing travel patterns. Officials say higher fares and better compliance are boosting earnings... [Read More]
07 April,2026 11:05 AM IST | Mumbai | Rajendra B. AklekarNewly built ‘jodi’ FOBs at Mulund Railway Station lack direct access to the ticket booking office, forcing commuters to take longer routes. Residents have flagged the gap as a major planning flaw despite ongoing redevelopment... [Read More]
07 April,2026 08:45 AM IST | Mumbai | Rajendra B. AklekarThe Red Line 7 will continue from Gundavli all the way till Mira Road while the Yellow Line 2A will go from DN Nagar/Andheri to Dahisar station; Metro Line 9 and Line 2B to begin operations from April 8... [Read More]
06 April,2026 10:32 PM IST | Mumbai | Rajendra B. AklekarRailway officials said that approximately 17 suburban services will soon be upgraded from 12-car to 15-car trains. The move is aimed at reducing overcrowding and increasing carrying capacity on some of the busiest routes... [Read More]
06 April,2026 04:31 PM IST | Mumbai | Rajendra B. AklekarRajasthan Royals defeated Mumbai Indians by 27 runs in a rain-curtailed match in Guwahati. RR put on a mammoth 150 runs on the board in 11 overs, as MI crumbled in the run chase. (Pics: PTI)... [Read More]
07 April,2026 12:31 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]
07 April,2026 09:14 PM ISTRashmika Mandanna and Vijay Deverakonda`s wedding festivities seemingly refuse to end as the couple celebrated their union once again more than a month after thier marriage. The couple was recently seen visiting Coorg, Rashmika`s hometown, where they spent her birthday. Amid the birthday celebrations, they also hosted a wedding reception for Rashmika`s family, relatives and friends there, where the couple emraced her Kodava roots.... [Read More]
07 April,2026 07:32 PM ISTTwo children were killed and their mother was injured in a bomb attack in Manipur`s Bishnupur district on Tuesday, triggering protests by locals, police said. (Pics/PTI)... [Read More]
07 April,2026 06:58 PM ISTA fire broke out in an LHB sleeper coach at the Matunga Workshop of Central Railway on Tuesday afternoon, officials said. (Pics/Sayyed Sameer Abedi)... [Read More]
07 April,2026 06:33 PM ISTHere are fearless prodigies who have stolen limelight in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) (Pics: File Pic/AFP)... [Read More]
07 April,2026 04:26 PM ISTChief Minister (CM) Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday inaugurated the much-awaited Phase-1 of Mumbai Metro Line-9 at Kashigaon, giving a major boost to commuters in the Mira-Bhayandar region. Deputy CM Eknath Shinde, Maharashtra Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik, and Mumbai Mayor Ritu Tawde were also present at the inauguration ceremony. PICS/SATEJ SHINDE, X ... [Read More]
07 April,2026 02:11 PM ISTAnant Ambani visited Kerala’s revered Rajarajeshwaram and Guruvayur temples on April 2, announcing Rs 6 crore in donations and a larger Rs 12 crore commitment for restoration at Rajarajeshwaram Temple, including the historic East Gopuram. PICS/BY SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT... [Read More]
07 April,2026 01:50 PM ISTIsrael struck Iran’s South Pars petrochemical complex in Assaluyeh, part of the world’s largest natural gas field shared with Qatar. Explosions were reported, and power supply to several petrochemical units was disrupted after infrastructure linked to the facility was targeted. South Pars is a critical component of Iran’s energy production and a major source of revenue. The strike comes amid rising tensions over the Strait of Hormuz and a proposed ceasefire framework between the United States and Iran.... [Read More]
06 April,2026 09:15 PM ISTUS-Iran backchannel talks are moving toward a two-stage peace framework, with a ceasefire first, followed by a final agreement within 15 to 20 days. The proposed settlement, tentatively dubbed the “Islamabad Accord,” includes reopening the Strait of Hormuz, nuclear curbs, sanctions relief and release of frozen assets. However, Iran has rejected reopening the Strait of Hormuz during a temporary ceasefire, seeking guarantees against future US-Israel attacks before any major concession. The proposal is reportedly backed by Pakistan, China and the United States, with final in-person talks expected in Islamabad.... [Read More]
06 April,2026 08:39 PM ISTAmid Ukraine’s strikes on Russia’s energy infrastructure, a strike hit the Bilorichenska coal mine in Russian-controlled Luhansk, damaging a power substation and leaving 41 miners trapped underground. The blast disrupted electricity supply critical for ventilation, lighting and lift access inside the mine. ... [Read More]
06 April,2026 08:39 PM ISTAmid the Iran war, calls are growing in Washington to invoke the 25th Amendment after US President Donald Trump issued profanity-filled threats against Iran’s energy infrastructure. Several lawmakers criticized the remarks and questioned whether Section 4 of the constitutional provision should be considered. The 25th Amendment allows the Vice President and Cabinet to declare a president unable to discharge duties, temporarily transferring power.... [Read More]
06 April,2026 08:38 PM ISTAvinash Tiwary on Laila Majnu’s Cult Return & Playing the Ultimate Villain in O`Romeo | Ep 23 From the heartbreak of Laila Majnu to the gritty madness of Vishal Bhardwaj’s O’Romeo, Avinash Tiwary has seen it all. In Episode 23 of Bombay Film Story, he sits down with Mayank Shekhar to map out his incredible journey. Avinash reveals the "Kashmir Café" story—the grassroots movement that turned a 2018 box-office struggle into a 2024/25 cult phenomenon. He also gives us a masterclass on playing a villain, explaining how his character Jalal in O’Romeo draws inspiration from legendary icons like Mogambo and Langda Tyagi. ... [Read More]
06 April,2026 08:20 PM ISTA rapidly escalating situation across the Middle East is now spilling beyond traditional conflict zones. A fire at Sharjah’s Khor Fakkan Port in the UAE, reportedly triggered by debris from an intercepted Iranian projectile, has left multiple foreign nationals injured, raising fresh concerns about the widening fallout of ongoing hostilities. Meanwhile, Israel’s port city of Haifa has come under intense and repeated missile fire, with over ten locations reportedly targeted. Rescue teams continue search operations as casualties mount, with confirmed deaths and several individuals still missing under the rubble. In Lebanon, deadly strikes have rocked Beirut’s Jnah area and Ain Saadeh, killing civilians and injuring dozens more.... [Read More]
06 April,2026 03:34 PM ISTTensions in the West Asia have reached a critical point after a series of deadly strikes rocked areas near Tehran, leaving at least 13 people dead and several others injured. A residential building was reportedly hit directly, while a separate explosion near Eslamshahr flattened another structure under mysterious circumstances. What makes the situation even more alarming is the lack of clarity around who carried out the attacks. With no official claim of responsibility, speculation is mounting over whether this marks a new phase in the ongoing regional conflict. Disturbingly, early reports suggest that children may be among the casualties, raising serious humanitarian concerns. WATCH... [Read More]
06 April,2026 01:27 PM ISTA viral video claiming to show Mojtaba Khamenei stepping into a high-tech military "war room" has set off a storm online, but is it real, or another case of AI-fueled misinformation? The clip, widely circulated across social media platforms, appears to feature Khamenei inside what looks like a sophisticated command center, with visuals that some users claim resemble Israel’s Dimona nuclear facility. The timing couldn’t be more sensitive, with tensions already running high between Iran, Israel and the United States. However, the bigger story may not be what’s in the video, but what’s missing. There has been no official confirmation from Iranian state media outlets like IRNA, IRIB or Tasnim. At the same time, major international organizations such as Reuters, BBC and CNN have not carried the footage, raising immediate red flags. WATCH... [Read More]
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