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Following a Bombay High Court directive, BEST has halted its bus service inside Sanjay Gandhi National Park. The park now runs e-bus/CNG services to Kanheri Caves at Rs 100 per person, up from Rs 20 earlier. Visitors say the fare hike burdens families and discourages affordable access... [Read More]
20 February,2026 07:55 AM IST | Mumbai | Ranjeet JadhavFollowing fresh allegations of illegal construction within the Eco-Sensitive Zone of Sanjay Gandhi National Park, SGNP and Thane forest officials conducted a site inspection at Royal Palms in Aarey. The matter has been referred to the ESZ Monitoring Committee as activists warn of legal action... [Read More]
19 February,2026 07:59 AM IST | Mumbai | Ranjeet JadhavResidents claim another portion of the under-construction Mumbai Metro Line 4 corridor near an Indian Oil petrol pump appears unstable. Locals are demanding urgent inspection and repairs by Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority... [Read More]
18 February,2026 03:57 PM IST | Mumbai | Shirish Vaktania , Ranjeet JadhavSahyadri Tiger Reserve has signed a five-year MoU with Last Wilderness Foundation to strengthen community-based conservation and promote human–wildlife coexistence in the Western Ghats. The partnership will focus on awareness, capacity building, and conflict mitigation in buffer villages... [Read More]
17 February,2026 02:15 PM IST | Mumbai | Ranjeet JadhavFresh allegations of illegal construction have emerged inside the Eco-Sensitive Zone of Sanjay Gandhi National Park, with activists claiming tree clearing and unauthorised sheds at Royal Palms. Night shoots and vehicle movement are said to be disturbing wildlife... [Read More]
17 February,2026 08:51 AM IST | Mumbai | Ranjeet JadhavItaly secured a win after producing a commanding all-round performance to defeat Nepal by 10 wickets in their T20 World Cup 2026 at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. Pics/PTI... [Read More]
12 February,2026 08:05 PM ISTOn January 30, 2026, Mumbai woke up to heavy smog, with the city’s Air Quality Index (AQI) at 246, categorized as “Unhealthy.” Areas like Sion and Wadala experienced even higher pollution levels, reaching “Severe” and “Hazardous,” prompting health warnings for residents PICS/ASHISH RAJE... [Read More]
31 January,2026 10:50 AM ISTHeavy snowfall blanketed Shimla, transforming the Himachal Pradesh capital into a winter wonderland. Tourist footfall surged as IMD predicted more snowfall in the next 24 hours, with temperatures dropping across mid-hill stations and weather warnings issued for higher reaches. (Pics/PTI) ... [Read More]
23 January,2026 02:15 PM ISTThe Mumbai Regional Congress Committee (MRCC) organised a felicitation ceremony for 24 newly elected corporator designates on Monday. Pics/Ashish Raje... [Read More]
19 January,2026 07:45 PM ISTHere are all the records that Team India`s Virat Kohli achieved in the third ODI match against New Zealand (Pic: X)... [Read More]
19 January,2026 09:23 PM ISTWith just a week to go for BMC Election 2026, Congress leader Kunal Ashokbhau Jadhav joined Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray) on Thursday. He was welcomed by party chief Uddhav Thackeray at Matoshree, in the presence of senior leaders, marking a key political boost for the party in Andheri West (Pics/X) ... [Read More]
08 January,2026 05:56 PM ISTAt least 24 people were killed, including a child and more than 50 were injured after Ukrainian drones struck a cafe and a hotel during New Year celebrations in the Kherson region, the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a statement on Thursday. (Pics/AFP)... [Read More]
02 January,2026 08:15 AM ISTFrom powerful processors to AI-driven features, 2025 has seen impressive smartphones under Rs 50,000. Models like OnePlus 13R, Realme GT 7, Pixel 9a, Galaxy S24 FE and Oppo Reno14 offer flagship-level performance, cameras and battery life at competitive prices.... [Read More]
26 December,2025 01:33 AM ISTA political flight turned into a national tragedy after a chartered Learjet 45XR crashed near the Baramati airport in Maharashtra, resulting in the loss of all five lives onboard. The aircraft, carrying senior leaders and security personnel, was reportedly attempting a landing when the crash occurred near the runway, triggering shockwaves across the state and the country. The flight was commanded by Captain Sumit Kapoor, with First Officer Shambhavi Pathak as flight support in the cockpit. Both pilots were among the victims of the tragic crash. Also onboard were Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar’s Personal Security Officer, Vidip Dilip Jadhav and cabin crew member Pinky Mali. WATCH ... [Read More]
29 January,2026 10:48 PM ISTSouthern California was shaken by an intense earthquake swarm as more than 150 seismic disturbances struck the Coachella Valley in under 24 hours. The quakes clustered along the Mission Creek strand of the San Andreas Fault, raising concerns about escalating seismic pressure beneath the region.... [Read More]
21 January,2026 07:41 PM ISTAt a charged rally in Rocky Point, North Carolina, Trump unleashed a blistering round of jabs aimed squarely at Hillary Clinton while reflecting on his past election victories. In a moment that instantly lit up the crowd, Trump revisited the 2016 battle calling it “fun” and doubled down on his long-running criticism of Clinton, labeling her “nasty” in a fiery throwback to one of the most iconic flashpoints of modern politics. He went further, teasing that he had “held back the B-word,” joking that Melania would not have approved if he had gone any harsher. His comments stirred loud reactions, blending sharp political theater with the trademark bravado his rallies are known for. WATCH ... [Read More]
20 December,2025 08:08 PM ISTRussian President Vladimir Putin’s two-day visit to India has triggered major geopolitical ripples — and Washington is watching closely. From nuclear energy expansion to the Su-57 fighter jet production offer, Putin and Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveiled a series of high-impact proposals that could shift the power balance across Asia.... [Read More]
06 December,2025 12:48 AM ISTWhite House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt is pulling back the curtain on what she calls the “PTSD” of working under President Trump but not for the reasons most people assume. In a candid conversation with the Daily Mail, Leavitt explained that her distress doesn’t come from clashing with reporters or facing the media. Instead, it stems from the relentless, nonstop rhythm of life inside Trump’s White House. WATCH... [Read More]
25 November,2025 12:48 AM ISTDemocrat Senator Elissa Slotkin says she has been placed under 24/7 Capitol Police protection after President Donald Trump accused her of “seditious behavior” and suggested it was “punishable by death.” Slotkin claims she has received nearly 1,000 threats since releasing a video urging military members to refuse illegal orders. The White House scrambled to contain the outrage as Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt denied that Trump was calling for the execution of lawmakers.... [Read More]
21 November,2025 10:10 PM ISTBangladesh is in total upheaval as ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is officially convicted of crimes against humanity and sentenced to death by the Bangladesh court. The International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) judge ruled that Hasina is responsible for the killing of around 1,400 people during the July–August 2024 protests. This explosive verdict comes after months of political turmoil, mass protests, leaked intelligence reports, crackdowns on dissent, and Hasina’s dramatic fall from power.... [Read More]
17 November,2025 02:54 PM ISTIsrael’s 24-hour deadline to Hamas has expired, marking a critical turning point in the fragile ceasefire agreement brokered by the U.S., Egypt and Qatar. According to Israeli officials, the IDF began limited operations beyond the designated “Yellow Line” after Hamas failed to withdraw its remaining fighters before the 8 p.m. deadline. U.S. and regional mediators had relayed final warnings to Hamas through Cairo and Doha, emphasizing that any continued presence beyond the demarcated zone would be considered a violation of the ceasefire pact. WATCH ... [Read More]
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