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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. AklekarShiv Sena (UBT)-MNS alliance candidate Yogesh Bhoir interacted with party supporters at Samta Nagar, Kandivali (East), before proceeding to submit his nomination for the upcoming BMC elections 2026, marking a key moment ahead of the civic polls (Pics/Satej Shinde) ... [Read More]
30 December,2025 12:35 PM ISTAs we get ready to bid adieu to 2025, here are some visuals of the city that you might like another look at... [Read More]
30 December,2025 09:27 AM ISTFour people died and at least nine were injured after a BEST bus crashed into pedestrians in Bhandup area of Mumbai on Monday night. Pics/Special Arrangement (Rajendra B. Aklekar and Aishwarya Iyer) ... [Read More]
29 December,2025 11:18 PM ISTAs you gear up to bid adieu to 2025 and welcome the new year, remember to step into 2026 in style. If your plans are set but you are still confused with your outfit for the New Years eve, here are some stylish and glamorous New Year outfits for men inspired by our Bollywood hunks.... [Read More]
29 December,2025 10:21 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.... [Read More]
29 December,2025 09:20 PM ISTUnion Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday inaugurated the North East region`s largest auditorium, `Jyoti-Bishnu Antarjatik Kala Mandir`, in Assam`s Guwahati (PICS/X, TEXT/PTI)... [Read More]
29 December,2025 07:40 PM ISTParts of Mumbai experienced smog on Monday as the city’s air quality remained in the ‘moderate’ category. Pics/Ashish Raje and Shadab Khan... [Read More]
29 December,2025 08:16 PM ISTFrom the iPhone 17 series and Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra to foldables like the Galaxy Z Fold 7, 2025 saw some of the most advanced smartphone launches. Here’s a look at the devices that grabbed attention with cutting-edge AI, cameras, and performance (Pics/File pic: Samsung, Apple, Oppo, Google, Asus) ... [Read More]
29 December,2025 05:18 PM ISTHigh-stakes diplomacy is reshaping the future of the Ukraine war after President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed that U.S. security guarantees for Ukraine have been agreed for a period of at least 15 years following talks with President Donald Trump in Florida.... [Read More]
29 December,2025 01:54 AM ISTA viral investigative video has ignited a political firestorm in Minnesota, after independent journalist Nick Shirley exposed alleged large-scale daycare fraud tied to state funded programs. Shirley’s 42-minute investigation has surpassed 100 million views, drawing national attention and prompting calls for federal action. In a televised appearance, Shirley directly urged President Donald Trump to step in and push for reform, accusing state leaders of failing to stop alleged fraud that could cost taxpayers billions.... [Read More]
29 December,2025 01:51 AM ISTAt least 13 people are dead and dozens more injured after an Interoceanic passenger train derailed in southern Mexico, sending shockwaves through the country’s most ambitious infrastructure project. The train, linking the states of Oaxaca and Veracruz, went off the rails while navigating a curve near the town of Nizanda, forcing a shutdown of a critical trade route connecting the Pacific Ocean with the Gulf of Mexico.... [Read More]
29 December,2025 12:57 AM ISTHamas has officially confirmed the deaths of its armed wing spokesman Abu Obeida and former Gaza leader Mohammed Sinwar, marking a major moment in the ongoing Gaza war. In a video statement released by the al-Qassam Brigades, Hamas acknowledged for the first time that Abu Obeida — the masked figure who became the face of the group’s wartime messaging — was killed earlier this year. The group also revealed his real identity and announced the appointment of a new masked spokesman. ... [Read More]
29 December,2025 12:55 AM ISTHere, we unpack Russia’s latest ultimatum demanding Ukraine’s full military withdrawal from Donbas, a warning framed as the final path to “peace” or the start of fresh territorial losses. With the Kremlin refusing to comment on the region’s economic future, nuclear security in Zaporizhzhia, or wider territorial intentions, the uncertainty around Eastern Europe’s political stability continues to escalate. WATCH ... [Read More]
29 December,2025 10:03 PM ISTA massive coast-to-coast winter system is ripping across the Central and Eastern United States, unleashing blizzards, whiteout conditions, and brutally cold Arctic air. More than 30 million Americans are now under winter alerts as this powerful storm turns highways into hazard zones, grounds flights nationwide, and pushes wind chills to a dangerous –30° across the Northern Plains. Interstate 35 is seeing major closures as near-zero visibility, drifting snow, and 60 mph gusts hammer the Upper Midwest. Power outages have surged past 125,000, leaving communities scrambling to stay warm as temperatures continue to plunge. Air travel has been thrown into chaos, with Chicago O’Hare issuing a rare ground stop and airports from Minneapolis to Detroit reporting severe delays and cancellations. WATCH ... [Read More]
29 December,2025 07:23 PM ISTTrump’s latest public appearances have reignited a storm of speculation after fresh footage revealed recurring bruising and discoloration on both of his hands, sparking questions the White House is struggling to quiet. What began as a simple Christmas Eve sighting has now developed into a full-scale online debate as viewers compare events, zoom in on photos and question why the marks seem to appear, vanish and reappear. Across multiple appearances, Trump has been seen using makeup and even bandages to mask the bruising. While officials continue insisting it’s all the result of “firm handshakes,” that explanation is now facing intense skepticism as new clips. WATCH ... [Read More]
29 December,2025 05:17 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]
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