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Pravin B. Menthe, a Chief Ticket Inspector (CTI) with the Central Railway, penalised 11,559 passengers travelling without valid tickets, officials said... [Read More]
17 March,2026 12:20 PM IST | Mumbai | Rajendra B. AklekarAccording to a passenger, the 9:29 am local entered Bhandup station at a relatively high speed. The driver applied brakes sharply on approaching the platform, but the train had already moved too far ahead. The train is scheduled to halt at Bhandup as part of its regular timetable... [Read More]
17 March,2026 10:34 AM IST | Mumbai | Rajendra B. AklekarWith work on pending staircase link and connectivity nearing completion, the footpaths on these two new road bridges can finally be put to use in the next few days ... [Read More]
17 March,2026 08:56 AM IST | Mumbai | Rajendra B. AklekarRailway planners are exploring a new entry into Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus through the bustling Manish Market-Crawford Market belt as part of its R2450-crore makeover. The proposed west-side access is meant to handle future crowds once elevated passenger decks open... [Read More]
16 March,2026 10:31 AM IST | Mumbai | Rajendra B. AklekarIn meeting with Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, BJP MP Rambhau Patkar calls for safer commute to passengers, upgrades to station, and new railway lines ... [Read More]
16 March,2026 09:41 AM IST | Mumbai | Rajendra B. AklekarOver 400 people have died and hundreds more have suffered injuries after a Pakistani military airstrike hit a drug rehabilitation centre in Kabul, Afghan officials said, according to a report by Tolo News. Pics/AFP... [Read More]
17 March,2026 11:27 AM ISTIn less than a week the buzzing bylanes in parts of the city will go back to their usual pace as Eid-al-Fitr, marking the end of the holy month of Ramadan, will be celebrated. PICS/SAYYED SAMEER ABEDI, ASHISH RAJE, and ATUL KAMBLE... [Read More]
17 March,2026 10:13 AM ISTFrom Talwiinder’s soulful opening to electrifying sets by Krsna, Raftaar, and Nucleya, NH7 Weekender 2026 in Pune delivered unforgettable live performances. The festival also featured soothing melodies from Prateek Kuhad and Aditya Rikhari, while Indian Ocean brought a timeless musical close. (Pics/Special arrangement) ... [Read More]
16 March,2026 01:03 AM ISTFestive preparations for Gudi Padwa have begun in Mumbai, with roadside stalls in Girgaon displaying colourful miniature Gudis, decorations and traditional items. Residents have started shopping ahead of the Marathi New Year celebrations on March 19. (Pics/Ashish Raje)... [Read More]
16 March,2026 10:30 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. (Pics/Yogen Shah)... [Read More]
16 March,2026 09:57 PM ISTAhead of the upcoming edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL), Punjab Kings` Arshdeep Singh is set to achieve a huge feat. Here`s all you need to know (Pics: Instagram/File Pic)... [Read More]
16 March,2026 08:20 PM ISTThe wedding celebrations of Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna have become one of the most talked-about cultural moments of the year. The couple is leaving no stone unturned in keeping fans updated about their wedding rituals. After wedding, sangeet and ,ehendi, they have now shared glimpses from their colourful haldi ceremony... [Read More]
16 March,2026 08:09 PM ISTIndian LPG carrier `Shivalik`, carrying about 40,000 metric tonnes of liquefied petroleum gas, reached Mundra Port in Gujarat on Monday evening. The carrier arrived at the port after safely transiting out of the Strait of Hormuz late last night/early this morning (Pics/PTI)... [Read More]
16 March,2026 09:57 PM ISTAmid the Iran War, U.S. President Donald Trump said he is unsure whether Iran’s newly appointed Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei is even alive, noting that the Iranian leader has not appeared publicly since his appointment. Trump made the remarks while addressing reporters amid the escalating Iran conflict and rising tensions in the Strait of Hormuz. The U.S. president also criticized allies for refusing to send naval forces to help protect commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, a vital global oil route. Trump also answered on the possiblity of Israel using nuclear power to dismantle the Iran regime. ... [Read More]
16 March,2026 02:31 AM ISTA massive fire erupted near Dubai International Airport after a suspected drone strike hit a fuel tank in the vicinity of DXB, forcing the temporary suspension of flight operations at one of the world`s busiest airports. Civil defence teams rushed to the scene and battled the blaze for nearly two hours before bringing the fire under control. Air defence alarms sounded across parts of Dubai as the UAE intercepted missiles and drones launched amid the escalating US–Israel–Iran conflict.... [Read More]
16 March,2026 02:05 AM ISTIsrael has claimed it destroyed an aircraft linked to Iran’s late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei in a strike at Tehran’s Mehrabad International Airport. According to the Israeli military, the aircraft was a Boeing 747 belonging to the Iranian Air Force and used by senior Iranian officials and military leaders. The strike is part of a broader Israeli air campaign targeting strategic infrastructure across Iran. Israeli officials say more than 200 targets have been hit, including missile production sites and defence installations.... [Read More]
16 March,2026 02:05 AM ISTIndia is negotiating with Iran to ensure safe passage for Indian-flagged and India-bound vessels through the Strait of Hormuz as tensions in the Gulf disrupt global shipping routes. According to sources, Tehran has asked New Delhi to release three tankers seized by Indian authorities earlier this year as part of a potential arrangement to allow safe transit for Indian vessels. India had detained the Iran-linked tankers in February, alleging that the ships had concealed their identities and were involved in illegal ship-to-ship transfers at sea.... [Read More]
16 March,2026 02:04 AM ISTIran`s newly appointed Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, has reportedly been secretly airlifted to Russia for urgent medical treatment following severe war-related injuries. Sources suggest that the 56-year-old leader was transported under the cover of military operations to a private medical facility linked to Vladimir Putin, sparking intense speculation about the geopolitical implications. With Iranian hospitals unable to handle the complexity of his wounds, Khamenei is said to be undergoing critical surgery while shielded from public view. WATCH... [Read More]
16 March,2026 02:03 AM ISTAccording to intelligence inputs cited by CNN-News18, Mojtaba Khamenei is believed to be alive but gravely wounded following the February 28 US-Israel strikes that reportedly killed his father. Sources claim the injured cleric is now under extremely tight security, with his movement restricted and all communication being closely monitored and filtered by the IRGC. Reports further suggest that the IRGC has assumed complete control over the messaging attributed to Mojtaba, carefully managing any public statements in order to maintain stability inside Iran’s political system. Adding to the intrigue, intelligence chatter indicates that Mojtaba may have been secretly transported to Moscow for emergency medical treatment, possibly undergoing surgery aboard a Russian military aircraft before being moved to a high-security hospital inside the presidential palace complex. WATCH... [Read More]
16 March,2026 02:59 PM ISTThe Strait of Hormuz, a critical chokepoint for global oil trade, has once again become the center of international tension. In this latest update, US President Trump is pressuring oil-dependent nations to deploy naval forces and patrol the strategic strait, raising questions about allied commitments and global security. Despite Trump’s heavy appeals, countries like Japan and Australia have firmly declined immediate military engagement. The stakes are high as global energy markets react to the uncertainty, with oil prices surging amid mounting tension. While the US stresses the strait’s importance to allies, it notes its own lower dependency on Hormuz oil flows. China remains a major player with strong self-interest in securing energy supply routes, though its participation in any international coalition remains unclear. WATCH... [Read More]
16 March,2026 01:56 PM ISTThe United Arab Emirates has launched a high-profile crackdown on misleading war content circulating online, arresting 35 individuals, including 19 Indian nationals, in connection with manipulated videos related to US-Israeli airstrikes on Iran. Following an extensive investigation, UAE prosecutors have fast-tracked trials for suspects accused of creating false war narratives that could incite public disorder. The UAE Attorney General, Hamad Saif Al Shams, emphasized strict digital surveillance measures to curb the spread of fabricated content and propaganda that glorifies military aggression. The investigation has categorized the accused into three distinct groups: those sharing real war footage, individuals manipulating videos using AI and propagandists promoting military escalation. ... [Read More]
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