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Since release into sea, satellite-tagged Dhaval Lakshmi has remained roughly 27 km away... [Read More]
05 December,2025 08:10 AM IST | Mumbai | Ranjeet JadhavTigress STR 04 (Chanda), which was recently released in the Sahyadri Tiger Reserve in Maharashtra, is actively moving across the landscape to establish her territory. Field teams are recording her pugmarks, calls, and movement through satellite and VHF tracking... [Read More]
04 December,2025 09:12 PM IST | Mumbai | Ranjeet JadhavBMC fines contractor Rs 20K per day after mid-day reports machine blowing dust into city’s polluted air; the contractor is responsible for daily cleaning of the highway’s main and service roads using mechanical brooming... [Read More]
04 December,2025 06:53 AM IST | Mumbai | Ranjeet JadhavIndian marsh crocodile spotted repeatedly near residential area, forest department and NGO ready rescue operation; the reptile was first reported two weeks ago from Chhatrapati talao in Ambedkar Nagar, Kurla West... [Read More]
03 December,2025 06:48 AM IST | Mumbai | Ranjeet JadhavThe two Jatayu have brought great hope for vulture conservation in India after they completed 15 months of settling in the forests of Madhya Pradesh... [Read More]
03 December,2025 12:25 AM IST | Mumbai | Ranjeet JadhavThe BJP-led NDA appeared to register a landslide victory in Bihar, opening up impressive leads in more than 180 of the state`s 243 assembly seats, with early trends also indicating that the saffron party was on track to post its biggest tally with an excellent strike rate. (Pics/PTI)... [Read More]
14 November,2025 01:59 PM ISTElections for 246 municipal councils and 42 nagar panchayats across Maharashtra will be held on December 2, with counting scheduled for December 3, State Election Commissioner Dinesh Waghmare announced on Tuesday. (PIC/ SATEJ SHINDE)... [Read More]
04 November,2025 06:56 PM ISTDuring the Asia Cup 2024 match against Pakistan, Team India`s lead pacer Jasprit Bumrah has achieved a new feat. Here is all you need to know (Pic: X)... [Read More]
15 September,2025 02:42 PM ISTThe immersion of Lalbaugcha Raja faced an unexpected halt due to high tides, leaving the idol unimmersed even after 24 hours. The murti, which left the pandal on Saturday afternoon, reached the immersion site at Chowpatty around 8 a.m. on Sunday. (PICS/SHADAB KHAN)... [Read More]
07 September,2025 02:06 PM ISTA mass Russian drone and missile attack on Ukraine`s capital early Thursday killed at least three people and injured 24, local authorities said. (Pics/AFP)... [Read More]
28 August,2025 11:58 AM ISTFor Mumbaikars, Lalbaugcha Raja is more than just an idol; he is an emotion, a tradition, and a symbol of unshakable faith that has transcended generations. Since his first appearance in 1934, this majestic Ganpati of Lalbaug has reigned as the city’s most beloved Bappa, drawing millions from every corner of Mumbai and far beyond. (PICS/ RANE ASHISH, ATUL KAMBLE, ASHISH RAJE, and SHADAB KHAN)... [Read More]
11 August,2025 07:27 PM ISTIn a true blast from the past moment, actor Arjun Rampal shared unseen pictures clicked 24 years ago. Back in 2001, Arjun was just starting out with his journey in the film industry... [Read More]
07 August,2025 07:48 PM ISTWith Janmashtami just around the corner, let’s relive the vibrant moments when Mumbai celebrated the festival with great fervour in 2024. The spirit of Janmashtami came alive once again in the heart of the city through its iconic Dahi Handi celebrations. Streets transformed into festive arenas as thousands of Govindas, dressed in colourful attire, formed human pyramids to reach and break the handi (earthen pot) suspended high above — a symbolic tribute to Lord Krishna’s playful childhood. (Pics/Atul Kamble) Here’s a glimpse of some of the most striking moments captured across Mumbai during Dahi Handi 2024:... [Read More]
05 August,2025 02:31 PM 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]
31 October,2025 09:28 PM ISTTensions escalate once again in Gaza as Hamas accuses Israel of breaching the ceasefire agreement after at least 24 Palestinians were reportedly killed since Friday. The alleged gunfire violations have been reported to international mediators, raising fears of the truce collapsing just days after it was brokered. A senior Hamas official described Israel as “working relentlessly to undermine the ceasefire on the ground,” claiming repeated attacks near ceasefire lines. The Israeli military has yet to issue an official response to the accusations. WATCH... [Read More]
16 October,2025 01:14 AM ISTAs the Nobel Peace Prize 2025 announcement nears, Donald Trump has reignited his claim that he deserves the award for “solving seven global conflicts.” Supporters in Israel echoed his call, celebrating in Tel Aviv’s Hostage Square. Social media, meanwhile, mocked the former president’s self-nomination frenzy.... [Read More]
09 October,2025 12:22 AM ISTPresident Trump shared a video showing new gold trimmings being installed in the Oval Office, calling it the “best ever” and claiming world leaders are stunned by its beauty. Social media, however, mocked the revamp with users pointing out the moldings look like cheap Home Depot pieces spray-painted gold. Trump insists the renovation uses “the highest quality 24K gold.” ... [Read More]
29 September,2025 01:04 AM ISTUS President Donald Trump and UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer held a joint press conference at Chequers, ending Trump’s second state visit to the UK. The leaders addressed world affairs, domestic politics, and contentious issues, including Palestine, Russia, immigration, and free speech. Trump expressed disagreement with Starmer over the UK’s imminent recognition of a Palestinian state, warning that the move could reward Hamas.... [Read More]
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