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Heavy vehicles such as trucks, tankers and outstation buses are worsening traffic congestion on Mumbai’s flyovers along the Western and Eastern Express Highways. Experts say slow-moving vehicles on steep gradients reduce road capacity and suggest restricting heavy vehicles during peak hours... [Read More]
06 March,2026 07:22 AM IST | Mumbai | Rajendra B. Aklekar , Ranjeet JadhavThis is the route that the traumatised Mukerjee family of three was forced to take on their way back home from a US holiday, shelling out an extra Rs 4 lakh, too, all because of the West Asia disruptions... [Read More]
05 March,2026 08:29 AM IST | Mumbai | Ranjeet JadhavPassengers who returned to city after being stuck in UAE following Iranian attack on US base speak of their terror in Abu Dhabi... [Read More]
04 March,2026 08:06 AM IST | Mumbai | Ranjeet Jadhav , Satej ShindeSpeaking about the sighting, STR Field Director said the tiger STR T9 has been captured in multiple camera traps over the past two months inside Chandoli National Park. Several photographs and videos have documented his movement in the area... [Read More]
03 March,2026 10:30 PM IST | Mumbai | Ranjeet JadhavDemanding urgent intervention, Beed-based Jivdaya Foundation has called for the immediate rehabilitation of the leopards and their release into reserved forests, sanctuaries, or other safe habitats... [Read More]
02 March,2026 10:53 AM IST | Mumbai | Ranjeet JadhavCongress leader Rahul Gandhi celebrated Holi with party workers at the AICC`s 24, Akbar Road office in Delhi on Wednesday, as he was smeared with colours by supporters and leaders. (Pics/PTI)... [Read More]
04 March,2026 02:57 PM ISTVijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna have treated fans with pictures and videos from their Sangeet night which was held on February 24. The couple looked stunning in customised Falguni Shane Peacock creations for their Sangeet... [Read More]
03 March,2026 10:44 AM ISTItaly 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 ISTThe United States and Iran held high-stakes nuclear negotiations in Geneva as tensions escalated across the Middle East. Talks were suddenly paused as both sides consulted their leadership. Meanwhile, the USS Gerald R Ford aircraft carrier and advanced F-22 Raptor fighter jets have been deployed toward Israel, signaling a powerful US military presence. Iran responded with warnings that US carriers are within missile range.... [Read More]
26 February,2026 02:46 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]
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