He is the Editor (Special Investigation) at Mid-Day and has won several prestigious awards and scholarships as an investigative journalist. Twitter: @vinodkumarmenon
Experts say global best practices, virtual autopsy technology, national SOPs will ensure dignified handling of human remains following tragedies... [Read More]
01 December,2025 08:06 AM IST | Mumbai | Vinod Kumar MenonOn November 28, Kaamya’s South Pole expedition will officially be launched by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Commissioner (BMC) chief Bhushan Gagrani at the iconic Penguin Enclosure at the Byculla Zoo... [Read More]
27 November,2025 11:43 PM IST | Mumbai | Vinod Kumar MenonMaharashtra is reviewing whether to repeal the 1963 Maharashtra Ownership Flats Act (MOFA). Builders push for scrapping, citing RERA, while housing federations warn that repeal could harm flat owners and over 2 lakh apartment units. Expert input is being collected... [Read More]
27 November,2025 09:31 AM IST | Mumbai | Vinod Kumar MenonThe India Justice Report 2023 reveals that over 50,000 children remain stuck in pending juvenile cases, with systemic failures ranging from understaffed Boards and child care institutions to the absence of a reliable national data system. Experts urge urgent reforms to protect vulnerable children... [Read More]
24 November,2025 06:19 PM IST | Mumbai | Vinod Kumar MenonThe new directive — issued under the guidance of the Bombay High Court — introduces strict measures to ensure that homebuyers receive timely compensation for builder defaults. MAhaRERA experts rue the fact that non-compliance applications are not dealt with sternly... [Read More]
24 November,2025 07:46 AM IST | Mumbai | Vinod Kumar MenonMumbai witnessed a thick layer of smog on Thursday as the city’s AQI climbed to 138, marking ‘moderate’ pollution levels. The AQI has steadily risen since Monday, raising health concerns for people with respiratory and heart conditions. IMD forecasts temperatures of 33 degree Celsius and 18 degree Celsius. (Pics/Shadab Khan)... [Read More]
04 December,2025 08:14 PM ISTActor Akshay Kumar’s niece Simar Bhatia is set to make her Bollywood debut with Sriram Raghavan’s Ikkis, a war drama headlined by Agastya Nanda. As Simar gears up for the 25 December release of the war drama, here’s a look at her life and journey so far. ... [Read More]
04 December,2025 02:31 PM ISTMumbai on Wednesday continued to witness haze in parts of city as the city recorded an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 132, which falls under the ‘moderate’ category, according to Sameer app. Pics/Ashish Raje... [Read More]
03 December,2025 11:26 PM ISTBollywood actress and director Konkona Sen Sharma is celebrating her 46th birthday today, on December 3. She has featured in several Hindi and Bengali movies and carved a niche for herself. With every appearance, the diva makes her hearts skip a beat with her flawless beauty. As she turns a year older, let`s have a look at the times she slayed in sarees... [Read More]
03 December,2025 02:22 PM ISTThe Indian Air Force has deployed two transport aircraft -- C-130 and IL-76 -- carrying paramilitary personnel and relief material as part of India`s humanitarian assistance extended to Sri Lanka under Operation Sagar Bandhu. (Pics/PTI)... [Read More]
29 November,2025 06:29 PM ISTSeeking to put an end to the raging leadership row involving them, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and his deputy D K Shivakumar on Saturday put up a united front, asserting there were no differences between them and that they would be united in the future as well. (Pics/PTI)... [Read More]
29 November,2025 05:12 PM ISTSri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has declared a state of emergency throughout the island in view of the emergency situation that has emerged due to the devastation caused by floods. (Pics/AFP)... [Read More]
29 November,2025 03:21 PM ISTLatest OTT releases to watch this week: It`s that time of the week again when we bring you the freshest updates from the world of over-the-top (OTT) entertainment. The next seven days are packed with a delightful mix of movies and TV shows that promise to satisfy all your binge-watching cravings. So, grab your popcorn, and let`s dive into the exciting lineup... [Read More]
26 November,2025 03:49 PM ISTA deadly crash in Oregon has sparked national outrage after an illegal migrant truck driver, Rajinder Kumar, caused the accident that killed newlyweds William Carter and Jennifer Lower on Highway 20. Federal officials say Kumar — who entered the U.S. illegally in 2022 — was granted a California CDL and a 2023 work permit, raising major questions about how undocumented drivers are operating 40-ton trucks on American highways.... [Read More]
03 December,2025 12:43 AM ISTA devastating fire has ripped through the Tai Po district of Hong Kong, engulfing multiple high-rise residential towers and leaving dozens missing in one of the city’s deadliest recent blazes. The 31-storey Wang Fuk Court megablock, home to over 2,000 residents, was overtaken by flames in a nightlong battle, with escape routes blocked and smoke reducing visibility to near zero. Tragically, thirteen lives have been confirmed lost, while families watch helplessly as scaffolding collapses and flames consume their homes. Survivors recount deafening explosions and chaos as firefighters work tirelessly through the night to control the inferno. WATCH... [Read More]
26 November,2025 01:27 AM ISTConservative commentator Candace Owens has announced she is going off-air after making her most explosive allegation yet — claiming that French President Emmanuel Macron attempted to organize her assassination. Owens says both the White House and U.S. counterterrorism agencies have acknowledged receiving her report, which she says came from a “high-ranking” French government source.... [Read More]
25 November,2025 09:42 PM ISTThe June 20 tornado in Enderlin, North Dakota, has been upgraded to EF5, the most severe tornado rating in the U.S., marking the first EF5 in 12 years. With winds exceeding 210 mph, the tornado was on the ground for 12 miles and over a mile wide, killing three people.... [Read More]
07 October,2025 12:18 AM ISTGreece was paralysed by a nationwide strike as workers protested a government bill that could extend working hours to 13 a day. Trains, ferries, taxis and schools were shut down as thousands marched in Athens, chanting “No to slavery!” Unions say the bill will crush workers’ rights, while the government insists it offers overtime pay and flexibility. ... [Read More]
02 October,2025 02:09 PM ISTA Russian morning attack on Zaporizhzhia killed three people and injured two, devastating apartment buildings, private homes, and other structures. Ukraine’s air force downed 132 Russian drones overnight, but drone strikes continued across Sumy and Kyiv regions, injuring civilians and damaging infrastructure.... [Read More]
23 September,2025 01:00 AM ISTNepal is engulfed in chaos as violent anti-government uprisings coincide with an unprecedented nationwide prison break, freeing at least 13,000 inmates across all 77 districts. Inmates exploited the turmoil to clash with security forces and attempt mass escapes, including juvenile detention centers, where five minors were killed and four injured during stand-offs. High-profile detainee Rabi Lamichhane was released from Nakkhu Central Jail, while hundreds of prisoners and detainees slipped through security across the nation. Meanwhile, destruction spread to the judiciary as the Supreme Court, Attorney General’s office, and 17 lower courts were set ablaze or destroyed amid the unrest. ... [Read More]
11 September,2025 07:10 PM ISTRussia has unleashed a new wave of destruction against Ukraine, downing a Baba Yaga-type hexacopter and dropping nearly 900 guided bombs in just the first days of September, along with 1,300 attack drones and 50 missiles. Ukrainian strongholds and armored vehicles were struck as troops retreated, leaving weapons behind. President Zelenskyy revealed the staggering numbers, condemning Russia’s escalation and firmly rejecting Vladimir Putin’s invitation for talks in Moscow, saying peace cannot come while missiles rain down daily.... [Read More]
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