In a massive success, security force officials foiled a major conspiracy to disrupt peace in Chhatisgarh’s Kanker, days ahead of LS Polls. In a high-voltage encounter with Naxals, security forces killed at least 29 Maoists in the region. As per police, 3 jawans were also injured during the exchange of fire and were shifted to a higher centre for better treatment. The area has been cordoned off and a search operation is still underway. Bastar IG P Sundarraj said that the operation could be seen as the biggest success in recent times. More details will follow. Watch video
17 April,2024 10:35 AM IST
Diwali 2023 is here to light up our lives and hearts with its festive spirit. But really lights up Diwali are the twinkling diyas that represent spreading light in the darkness. In the heart of Mumbai, is one of the oldest potter’s communities in the lanes of Kumbharwada in Mumbai’s largest slum - Dharavi, that makes and sells diyas lighting up houses in Mumbai. The potters work over here for hours together to light up our Diwali with diyas. The Potters in shops and on the streets line up their creations - most of which are sold wholesale at cheap prices here. For Diwali shopping, head to this place in Mumbai to explore a huge variety of diya designs.
12 November,2023 07:39 AM IST
As the southwest monsoon bids adieu to Mumbai and its adjoining areas, the mercury level is expected to climb, ushering in a summer-like feeling. Meteorologists and weather experts anticipate not only increased temperatures owing to the monsoon withdrawal but also a gradual decline in air quality during this transition. According to the forecast issued by the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the city and suburbs will witness intense heat next week. According to IMD’s weekly weather forecast, the maximum temperature is likely to rise up to 32 degrees Celsius from October 9 to 13. After that, there will be some decrease in temperature. The maximum temperatures recorded at the Santacruz and Colaba observatories were 35.9 and 33 degrees Celsius. Meanwhile, relative humidity at both weather stations was 71 per cent and 81 per cent, respectively.
10 October,2023 03:51 PM IST | Mumbai
On the occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi 2023, the Ganeshotsav festivities are in full swing in Mumbai. In today's episode of Mumbaicha Ganeshotsav, we visited the GSB or Goud Saraswat Brahmin Mandal's Ganpati in King's circle. This Ganpati, touted as the richest Ganpati of Mumbai has been adorned with 69 kgs of gold and 336 kgs of silver this year. The GSB seva mandal has bought an insurance of Rs 360 Crores that covers the mandal, structure, public calamities, its volunteers, and jewelry adorned by the idol. Watch this video to know more about the richest Ganpati of Mumbai!
23 September,2023 07:10 PM IST | Mumbai
How was Karenjit Kaur Vohra rechristened Sunny Leone? Join the actor as she recounts how she borrowed her brother’s nickname for her on-screen persona while an international magazine came up with the last name #SunnyLeone #sitwithhitlist #Kennedy #entertainment #interview #anuragkashyap #mayankshekhar
20 July,2023 09:46 AM IST
Four minor boys aged between 12 and 16 were feared drowned after five children who were sitting on the edge of the jetty at Juhu Koliwada, near Juhu beach, were washed away in a high tide on Monday evening. According to civic body officials, the minors hailed from Vakola and were on a visit to the beach. Officials also said that one boy was rescued by local fishermen and other residents. The rescued boy is said in a stable condition and was taken to the police station for further investigations. Authorities in Mumbai on Tuesday said that the rescuers have found the bodies of two of the four boys. Coastguard chopper was seen while the rescue operation for remaining two boys is still ongoing.
13 June,2023 11:52 AM IST | Mumbai
New revelations have been made in the Dantewada attack probe. It has been suspected that the improvised explosive device (IED) used to blow up the police vehicle was planted a day or two before the incident. Moreover, Dantewada ‘mastermind’ Jagdish Sodhi used ‘foxhole mechanism’ to plant the IEDs. The attack claimed the lives of 10 DFG personnel and a civilian.
30 April,2023 02:58 PM IST
On April 26, Naxal attack in Chattisgarh's Dantewada sent shockwaves across the nation. A day later, a heart-wrenching video describes the pain that such attacks inflict on families of jawans. DRG jawans, who were killed by high-intensity IED blast, left behind their loved ones in pain and agony. On Apr 27, last respects were paid and the mortal remains of soldiers were taken to their native villages for the last rites. The funeral ceremony of jawan Lakhmu Markam was filled with sorrow and pride. Markam's aggrieving wife even tried to offer herself on the funeral pyre of her husband instead of the braveheart. Hundreds of villagers gathered at his residence to pay their last respects. People raised slogans like "Shaheed Jawan Amar Rahe" during his antim yatra. His supreme sacrifice has made his entire village proud who were bidding him farewell with teary eyes. Villager Chetram Atami condoled the incident however he shared that the whole village is proud of him for sacrificing his life for the country.
28 April,2023 01:07 PM IST | Mumbai
Wreaths were laid on Thursday at the bodies of 10 police personnel and a civilian driver who died in a blast carried out by Maoists in Chhattisgarh's Dantewada district. The Chief Minister lent his shoulder to the coffin of one of the jawans on way to a vehicle in which the bodies were being shifted to native places of the dead cops. Ten personnel, belonging to the District Reserve Guard (DRG), and a civilian driver were killed after Maoists blew up their Multi-Utility Vehicle (MUV) which was part of a convoy carrying security personnel in Aranpur police station area of Dantewada on Wednesday afternoon. After paying homage to the personnel who died in the Naxal attack on Wednesday, Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel said the sacrifices of the jawans will not go in vain and the fight against Maoists will be intensified.
27 April,2023 03:52 PM IST | Mumbai
Big moist attack happened in Chhattisgarh on April 26. Vehicle carrying DRG personnel and 10 Jawans were killed in a maoist attack. One driver who was carrying the security personnel was also killed in an IED blast. The incident took place in Dantewada. “Maoists won’t be spread,” said CM Bhagel after the attack. Home minister also contacted CM Bhagel. Combing operations are still underway in Chhattisgarh.
27 April,2023 11:46 AM IST | MumbaiADVERTISEMENT
