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Virat Kohli And Anushka Sharma Trolled For Ignoring Differently-Abled Person At Mumbai Airport
Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma recently arrived in India and met Premanand Ji Maharaj at his ashram
According to the rules, the NRR was counted from scratch for the Super League
Amid security concerns, India closes visa centre in Dhaka
The Indian Visa Application Centre at Jamuna Future Park in Dhaka, the primary integrated centre handling all Indian visa services in the capital, shut operations from 2 pm. The centre said all the applicants with appointments scheduled for submission on Wednesday would be rescheduled
Kerala honours families of Goa liberation fighters
Families of freedom fighters from Kerala who took part in the Goa Liberation Movement will be honoured at a special function at Lok Bhavan on Friday. The programme, scheduled for 4 pm on the occasion of Goa Liberation Day, will be attended by Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar, a Lok Bhavan statement said on Wednesday
Passengers to pay extra for carrying luggage over 35 kg on trains: Railways
Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw during the Parliament winter session said that train passengers must pay charges for carrying luggage beyond the prescribed free allowance. He clarified class-wise limits, excess baggage charges and rules for carrying large suitcases in compartments
Cricket Legend Sachin Tendulkar Meets T20 Blind Womens World Cup Champions In Mumbai
T20 Blind Cricket World Cup: Members of the Indian womens blind cricket team, who were recently crowned T20 Blind Cricket World Cup champions, have met Indian cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar at the MIG Cricket Club in Mumbai -- the interaction marked as a significant milestone for the team. The team's journey to the world title has been defined by resilience, grit, and an unshakable belief in their dreams, and to acknowledge that, Tendulkar spent nearly an hour with the players, congratulating them on their historic achievement and listening to their journeys with keen attention. Praising their determination, Tendulkar said the team had overcome formidable challenges to chase their dreams and cross the final hurdle by winning the World Cup. He noted that their hard work and perseverance would be remembered and celebrated well beyond the tournament. He also acknowledged the crucial role played by the players families, particularly their parents, in offering encouragement and freedom rather than limitations, enabling the athletes to pursue the sport at the highest level. The legend, who won the World Cup in 2011, reminded the team that success brings with it greater responsibility. He said that expectations from them would rise, and meeting them would demand even harder work and sharper focus. Emphasising that the World Cup victory was not an endpoint, he described it as the beginning of a longer journey, one that now carries the weight of inspiration for countless others. For the players, meeting the man they grew up admiring was an overwhelming and unforgettable experience. Several players described the moment as a validation of their years of hard work and a powerful reminder that their achievements have truly been recognised at the highest level. The captain of the Indian womens blind cricket team, Deepika TC, shared her emotions, saying, Meeting Sachin Sir was like a dream come true. We have always played with passion and belief, but hearing words of encouragement from him has touched our hearts deeply. This moment will stay with us for life and will motivate us to work even harder and carry Indian cricket to greater heights. For the players, meeting the man they grew up admiring was an overwhelming and unforgettable experience. Several players described the moment as a validation of their years of hard work and a powerful reminder that their achievements have truly been recognised at the highest level. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Speaking after the meeting, G.K. Mahantesh, President, Cricket Association for the Blind in India (CABI) said, Sachin Tendulkar meeting our World Cupwinning womens team is a moment we will cherish forever. His encouragement means more than words can express for our players. When a legend of his stature acknowledges their journey and extends his support, it gives immense confidence, not just to this team, but to the entire blind cricket ecosystem in India. Article Source: IANS
'Other franchises were sleeping': Ashwin shocked as MI snap up de Kock for Rs 1 cr
Mumbai Indians made a smart acquisition in the IPL 2026 mini auction. They secured Quinton de Kock for Rs 1 crore. This move adds firepower to their top order. Ravichandran Ashwin praised the strategic buy. Mumbai Indians look stronger after the auction. They also added other players to their lineup.
Minister Shirsat Seeks Freeze on AIMIM's Kite Symbol
High-stakes polls to 29 municipal corporations in Maharashtra, including the cash-rich Mumbai, will be held on January 15, while votes will be counted on January 16
Virat Kohli trolled for ignoring physically challenged boy seeking selfie; call out rude behaviour
Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma are facing backlash on social media after a viral video showed them ignoring a physically challenged boy who approached Virat for a selfie at Mumbai airport. The incident occurred shortly after the couple visited Premanand Ji Maharaj's ashram, where they were advised to remain humble and calm.
Delhi Emerges As Top Choice For Foreign Universities Eyeing India: Report
Preferred Cities In India By Foreign Universities: Apart from Delhi NCR, cities such as Pune, Chennai, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad, Bengaluru and Mumbai have emerged as preferred locations for foreign campuses
AI-Generated Image of Messi, Dhoni, Tendulkar, Kohli, and Sharma Viral as Real
The image is an AI-generated one. Messi only met Tendulkar in Mumbai during his GOAT Tour.
Aviation Ivy Launches Free Career Guidance Platform for Aspiring Aviation Professionals
To address the growing need for unbiased career guidance, Aviation Ivy proudly announces its dedicated career counselling website. Aviation Ivy is designed for students and young professionals across India, seeking careers in aviation, hospitality, travel, or customer care. It is founded with the aim of providing free counselling to young aspirants and empowering them to make confident, well-informed career choices. Your Journey to a Confident Aviation Career Starts With increasing career options and limited guidance available, Aviation Ivy bridges this gap by offering expert-led personalised career counselling aligned with students interests and skills. Young students often struggle to identify the right path to achieve their goals. Aviation Ivy takes a transparent, student-first approach, offering services to help students focus on long-term career choices rather than follow job trends. It provides one-on-one counselling and training sessions, as well as detailed industry insights, all designed to help young aspirants gain clarity before committing time, energy, and resources to a particular career path. With presence across all major cities like Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Pune, Kolkata, Chandigarh, Agra, Lucknow, Noida, Dehradun, and Rishikesh; Aviation Ivy is now available to all people seeking reliable career guidance from industry experts, at no cost, and is committed to helping students discover their true potential. For more information, please visit - aviationivy.com
Rs 100-crore drug bust: Mephedrone factory in Rajasthan bulldozed
The Anti-Narcotics Cell (ANC) Unit-1 of the Mira-BhayandarVasai-Virar (MBVV) Police in Maharashtra had on Monday said that it had busted a mephedrone manufacturing unit in a joint operation with Rajasthan Police and has seized drugs and raw materials worth Rs 100 crore
238 new trains, new platforms for Mumbai, Railways Minister informs Parliament
At present, Mumbai sees the operation of around 120 mail and express trains and over 3,200 suburban local trains every day. To manage this high volume of traffic, multiple infrastructure works are being carried out across the city and its suburbs, the minister informed the Parliament
Stock markets fall for 3rd day on foreign fund outflows; Sensex drops 120 pts
MUMBAI, Dec 17: Stock markets declined for the third consecutive day on Wednesday, with benchmark Sensex closing lower by 120 points at a weeks low due to relentless foreign fund outflows. The 30-share BSE Sensex edged lower by 120.21 points or 0.14 per cent to settle at 84,559.65. During the day, it dropped 263.88 points or 0.31 per cent to 84,415.98. The 50-share NSE Nifty declined by 41.55 points or 0.16 per cent to a weeks low of 25,818.55. Among [] The post Stock markets fall for 3rd day on foreign fund outflows; Sensex drops 120 pts appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Rupee recovers 55 paise from all-time low level to close at 90.38 against US dollar
MUMBAI, Dec 17: The rupee recovered 55 paise from its all-time low level to close at 90.38 (provisional) against the US dollar after a volatile trade on Wednesday, amid suspected aggressive central bank intervention. Analysts said the rupees recent fall against the US dollar was primarily driven by external factors, not domestic economic weakness, and the high volatility in the forex market is expected to persist amid shifting economic and geopolitical cues. The lack of progress in the USIndia [] The post Rupee recovers 55 paise from all-time low level to close at 90.38 against US dollar appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Rupee recovers 55 paise from all-time low level to close at 90.38 against US dollar
Mumbai: The rupee recovered 55 paise from its all-time low level to close at 90.38 (provisional) against the US dollar after a volatile trade on Wednesday, amid suspected aggressive central bank intervention. Analysts said the rupees recent fall against the US dollar was primarily driven by external factors, not domestic economic weakness, and the high Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Wanted to surprise people with the casting in Dhurandhar: casting director Mukesh Chhabra
Aditya Dhars Dhurandhar has drawn praise for presenting both established and lesser-known actors in strikingly different avatars, a creative decision that casting director Mukesh Chhabra says was aimed at surprising the audience. The movie, which follows covert intelligence operations set against a backdrop of geopolitical and terror events like Kandahar plane hijack, 2001 Parliament Attack and 26/11 Mumbai attacks, was released on December 5 and has amassed over Rs 250 crore at the domestic box office. Both critics and audiences [] The post Wanted to surprise people with the casting in Dhurandhar: casting director Mukesh Chhabra appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Yellow Lamborghini Urus Seized After Clocking 250 Kmph On Mumbais BandraWorli Sea Link
Mumbai Police seized a Lamborghini Urus after it was caught speeding at 250 kmph. The car is owned by Nirav Patel.
Rahul Gandhi accuses Modi govt of creating monopolies
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi accused the Modi government of promoting monopolies and duopolies across sectors and said Indias economic reins must be handed back to MSMEs. The customers of these small ice cream manufacturers are the poor and lower middle-class people of India, he said
Luthra brothers brought to Goa day after deportation from Thailand
Accused nightclub owners Saurabh and Gaurav Luthra were brought back to Goa after being deported from Thailand in connection with the deadly Birch by Romeo Lane fire that killed 25 people. Police will conduct a detailed probe into safety violations
Global South shaping its own destiny, India and Ethiopia share common vision: PM
Earlier in the day, he said the outcomes of his Ethiopia visit marked significant steps forward in a trusted, people-centric partnership between the two countries, with a strong focus on youth, skills, innovation and healthcare
Solapur division dismantles 103-year-old ROB in record time
The Solapur Division of Central Railway successfully dismantled a 103-year-old Road Over Bridge at Solapur Yard in just 12 hours 45 minutes. The operation improved safety, boosted capacity and ensured minimal disruption to key passenger trains
National Herald case: Congress stages protest in Parliament against Centre
Several Opposition MPs, including Congress leaders, protested in Parliament premises over the National Herald case, alleging political vendetta by the BJP-led Centre. Congress MP Shashi Tharoor also took part in a protest against the goverment doing vendetta Politics in the National Herald
Elgar Case: Bombay HC Permits Accused Gautam Navlakha to Shift to Hometown Delhi
In his plea, Navlakha said the trial in the case was not likely to commence soon and that he cannot afford to live in Mumbai anymore
Messi Omits Salt Lake Stadium From India Tour Highlights; Video Features Mumbai, Delhi, Hyderabad
Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy: Argentina football legend Lionel Messi released a commemorative video of his 'GOAT India Tour' on Wednesday, notably excluding any footage of his appearance at Kolkatas Yuba Bharati Krirangan (Salt Lake Stadium). The omission comes amid a backdrop of administrative mismanagement and fan unrest during the Kolkata leg of the tour, which was marred by mismanagement resulting in fans' outrage and the arrest of the event organiser. The video, shared on Messi's official Instagram account, includes only one event from Kolkata, the unveiling of Messis statue at Lake Town. There are no visuals from Yuva Bharati Krirangan. The rest of the video is dominated by scenes from Hyderabad, Mumbai and Delhi. It shows Messi playing football with Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy at the Hyderabad stadium, interacting with children, kicking the ball into the stands and waving to spectators. The video also carries moments of Messi interacting with Sachin Tendulkar at Mumbais Wankhede Stadium, along with visuals of him engaging with children and the crowd. Brief clips from the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi are also part of the montage. Messi is seen alongside Luis Surez and Rodrigo De Paul, all smiling through the tour. Apart from on-field moments, the video includes events outside the stadium, such as Messis participation in the Paddle Cup at the Cricket Club of India in Mumbai and photographs with actor Kareena Kapoor Khan. During his visit to Kolkata, Messi met several prominent personalities. State minister Aroop Biswas was seen accompanying him at Yuva Bharati Krirangan, but neither the minister nor the stadium event features in the video. In contrast, some industrialists appear in the montage. Although Yuva Bharati Krirangan does not find a place in the visuals, Messi did mention Kolkata in the caption. He wrote, Namaste India! What incredible visits to Delhi, Mumbai, Hyderabad and Kolkata. Thanks for the warm welcome, great hospitality and all the expressions of love throughout my tour. I hope football has a bright future in India! #GOATTourIndia #GOATconcert #Messiinlndia A Satadru Dutta Initiative. While Kolkata received a brief mention in the caption, the Yuva Bharati event was entirely left out of the video. Notably, Messi retained the name of Satadru Dutta, the main organiser of the tour, in the caption, despite Duttas arrest. Messi also shared a message reflecting on his visit to India. He said, First of all, thank you to India for the love I have received over the past few days. It was a wonderful experience. This trip was very short, but the love I received has removed all my fatigue. He added, I knew I would receive love, but I didn't realise how much. Everyone loved me like crazy. I am returning home with this experience. I hope that one day we will play in India. But even if we don't play, I will definitely come to India. Thank you, everyone. On December 13, the Salt Lake Stadium was packed well before the scheduled start of Messis event, with thousands of fans waiting to catch a glimpse of the great footballer. As Messi arrived, a large crowd surrounded him, trying to take photographs, while security personnel struggled to control the situation. Spectators later complained that many could not see Messi at all. He left the field after about 22 minutes. He added, I knew I would receive love, but I didn't realise how much. Everyone loved me like crazy. I am returning home with this experience. I hope that one day we will play in India. But even if we don't play, I will definitely come to India. Thank you, everyone. Also Read: Live Cricket Score In the aftermath, the state government constituted an inquiry committee. Event organiser Satadru Dutta was arrested, while on Tuesday, Aroop Biswas resigned from his post as state Sports Minister. Senior IPS officers, including Director General of Police Rajeev Kumar, were also issued show-cause notices. Article Source: IANS
The Bombay High Court has allowed journalist Gautam Navlakha to return to his Delhi residence until charge proceedings begin in the Elgar Parishad case. He must report weekly to Kalkaji police station and cannot leave Delhi without permission. Navlakha was granted bail in 2023 but was previously confined to Mumbai.
Mumbais Skill Development Department has launched a 21-day short-term course in Puja Vidhi and Paurohit services in Nashik ahead of the 2027 Simhastha Kumbh Mela. The program, starting December 16 at Shri Swami Akhandanand Veda Vedang Sanskrit College, offers 45 hours of training covering Vedic and Puranic rituals, chanting, sacred bathing, and other religious practices. Jointly implemented with Kavi Kulaguru Kalidas Sanskrit University, the course combines scriptural knowledge with practical experience and awards certificates based on assessments.
Bombay HC pulls up Maharashtra Govt over pregnant women being forced to undergo unsafe deliveries
The courtslamsthe government forgaps in maternal health schemes despite 771 crore spend; directs urgent review of services in Nandurbar and Nanded, appoints Amicus Curiae tostudy the matter andassistthe court
PM Modi departs for Oman on last leg of three-nation visit
PM Modi is visiting Oman at the invitation of Sultan Haitham bin Tarik, with whom he will hold discussions on strengthening the Strategic Partnership as well as a strong commercial and economic relationship
Bhima Koregaon violence case: Bombay High Court allows Gautam Navlakha to relocate to Delhi
The Bombay High Court on Wednesday permitted human rights activist Gautam Navlakha, an accused in the Elgar Parishad Maoist links case, to relocate to his permanent residence in Delhi during the pendency of the criminal proceedings, while relaxing a key condition of bail that had restricted his movement to Mumbai. The Division Bench of Justice [] The post Bhima Koregaon violence case: Bombay High Court allows Gautam Navlakha to relocate to Delhi appeared first on India Legal .
26/11 survivor says Dhurandhars bone chilling scene gave shivers
Since its December 5 release, 'Dhurandhar' starring Ranveer Singh and others has dominated the box office, crossing 400 crore. The film revisits the 26/11 Mumbai attacks, moving survivor Rajita Bagga, who called a scene bone-chilling. Director Aditya Dhar thanked her, saying the film aims to ensure such darkness never returns.
Civic polls: Raj, Uddhav to hold joint rallies in Mumbai, other places
Mumbai: Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut on Wednesday said his party chief Uddhav Thackeray and MNS president Raj Thackeray will hold joint rallies in Mumbai and other parts of Maharashtra for the January 15 civic polls. Speaking to reporters, Raut also claimed that the ruling BJPs decision to keep the Ajit Pawar-headed NCP out Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Video: Lamborghini Urus Driven At 250 kmph On Mumbai Sea Link, Car Seized
The investigation revealed that the luxury car is registered in the name of 'Super Well Comtrade Private Limited', and its owner is reportedly Nirav Patel, a resident of Ahmedabad.
Novyte Materials , an emerging AI material discovery company. This round also saw participation from Sandesh Paturi (Co-Founder, Venwiz) and Niharika Jain (Director, Chemvera) investors. This fund will support Novytes AI platform development and early pilots to accelerate the co-creation and collaborative discovery of new materials. The investment reinforces Theias commitment to backing transformative technologies that enable sustainable material innovation and next generation decarbonization aligned discovery. Ajaz Khan, Founder and CEO, Novyte Materials The process of discovering new materials remains one of the slowest and most resource intensive parts of innovation. Traditional development takes years, often decades, driven by extensive trial and error, fragmented experimentation, isolated lab data, and disconnected handoffs between computational prediction and real world validation. This slows progress across sectors that urgently need next generation materials for better performance, reliability, and sustainability. Novyte is addressing this challenge with AI driven materials discovery that cuts R&D time by up to 10x and can reduce early stage physical testing costs by as much as 90%. Its generative AI system designs, validates, and reverse engineers novel materials using physics based simulations, supporting applications across composite materials, aerospace, advanced manufacturing and specialty chemicals. As industries push toward cleaner energy, advanced manufacturing, and high performance systems, materials science has become the quiet force behind many breakthrough technologies. From advanced batteries and hypersonic flight to nuclear fusion and low loss transformers, the pace of progress is shaped by how quickly and accurately new stable materials can be designed and validated. As AI becomes foundational infrastructure for every industry, Novyte is bringing that transformation to materials discovery. Their system replaces years of lab work with intelligent AI-led design and real-time validation. We believe this will accelerate innovation across energy, aerospace, and advanced manufacturing, - Priya Shah, Founder & GP - Theia Ventures . Innovation is currently capped by the physical limits of yesterday's materials. Novyte removes that ceiling. By decoding complex chemical interactions with AI, we are turning the search for new materials into a predictable, scalable engineering process, - Ajaz Khan, Founder & CEO - Novyte Materials . Novyte is redefining materials engineering by fusing the precision of wet lab experimentation with the predictive power of dry lab modeling. By working directly alongside R&D teams, decoding complex material interactions to engineer custom solutions, eliminates the guesswork of traditional discovery. The vertically integrated approach bridges the gap between testing and commercialization, replacing costly trial-and-error with predictable, validated pathways. The result is a continuously learning system purpose-built for applied industrial chemistry, creating a scalable foundation for reliable material discovery. Novyte is incubated at ICT-NICE, the innovation and entrepreneurship hub of the Institute of Chemical Technology, Mumbai, and works closely with ICTs research ecosystem while building its own dedicated R&D infrastructure, and synthesis lab. Novyte will initially partner with specialty chemicals industries, polymers, paints, adhesives, and coatings that are advancing in their journey to identify alternative materials with improved features and performance. The company aims to reduce operational and R&D costs, shorten development timelines, and accelerate material discovery while ensuring that validation and scale are more predictable. The goal is to make the journey from lab to commercialisation seamless and achievable. The company is currently inviting collaborations and strategic partnerships. This is Theia Ventures fourth investment from its new fund, which announced its first close anchored by British International Investment in October 2025. The fund counts Sarla Aviation (an electric aircraft company), Climitra Carbon (a biochar company catering to the steel industry) and Lemnisca (a bio-manufacturing company) as its first three investments, and the fund has committed to a few additional investments to be deployed within this financial year.
World Hindu Economic Forum in Mumbai on December 19-20
Mumbai is set to host the World Hindu Economic Forum on December 19-20, focusing on 'Innovation, Self-Reliance and Prosperity'. The event will bring together chief ministers, industrialists, and global investors to strategize for growth and wealth creation, guided by Hindu civilizational values. Prominent figures like Devendra Fadnavis, Mohan Yadav, Nitin Gadkari, and Piyush Goyal are expected to attend.
Ahan Shetty shares father Suniel Shetty`s advice ahead of Border 2 shoot
The teaser launch of Border 2 was held in Mumbai and was attended by Ahaan Shetty and the lead cast, including Sunny Deol, Varun Dhawan, Ahan Shetty, and others
Andhra Pradesh Presents Rs 2.5 Crore Cash Reward To Woman Cricketer Shree Charani
Sports Minister Mandipalli Ramprasad Reddy: The Andhra Pradesh government on Wednesday handed over a cash incentive of Rs 2.5 crore to woman cricketer Shree Charani in recognition of her exceptional performance at the ICC Womens One Day World Cup. Education and IT Minister Nara Lokesh personally met Shree Charani at his Undavalli residence and presented her with the cheque on behalf of the coalition government. A native of Kadapa district, Shree Charani has emerged as one of Indias brightest talents in international womens cricket and played a pivotal role in her teams success during the recently concluded World Cup. Acknowledging her remarkable contribution and consistent excellence on the global stage, the Andhra Pradesh government has extended a comprehensive package of incentives. In addition to the Rs 2.5 crore cash award, the government has allotted her a residential plot measuring 500 square yards in Visakhapatnam. The state has also assured her a Group-I level position in the Andhra Pradesh government after the completion of her degree. Formal government orders to this effect have already been issued. The gesture reflects the state governments commitment to encouraging sporting excellence and inspiring young women across Andhra Pradesh to pursue careers in sports with confidence and ambition, an official release said. The event was attended by Transport and Youth & Sports Minister Mandipalli Ramprasad Reddy, Sports Authority of Andhra Pradesh (SAAP) Chairman Animini Ravinayudu, Special Chief Secretary (Sports) Ajay Jain and other senior officials. The state government last month announced a cash reward, a government job and a house site for Shree Charani. Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu had announced the incentives after the young cricketer called on him. Hailing from Andhra Pradesh's Kadapa district, she played her first World Cup after making her international debut in April. The state government last month announced a cash reward, a government job and a house site for Shree Charani. Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu had announced the incentives after the young cricketer called on him. Also Read: Live Cricket Score The women's national cricket team made history by winning their first-ever ICC Women's Cricket World Cup title on November 2 in Navi Mumbai. They defeated South Africa by 52 runs in the final Article Source: IANS
Significant steps in `people-centric` India-Ethiopia partnership: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi termed the outcomes of his Ethiopia visit significant, highlighting agreements and initiatives aimed at strengthening a people-centric India-Ethiopia strategic partnership. Modi arrived in Ethiopia on Tuesday on his maiden bilateral visit, during which the two countries elevated their historical ties
250 km/h on 80 km/h Bandra-Worli Sea Link: Lamborghini seized after video goes viral
Worli police have seized a Lamborghini after a video surfaced online showing it exceeding 200 km/h on the Bandra Worli Sea Link, where the speed limit is 80 km/h. The vehicle was identified via its registration number in the viral footage. Authorities are currently verifying the documents of the car's owner and dealer.
Aamir Khan says he would love to attend Kumbh Mela
Mumbai: Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan has expressed his wish to attend the Kumbh Mela. The actor graced a painting exhibition with Kumbh Mela theme at the Jehangir Art Gallery in Mumbai. During the event, the actor was asked about Kumbh Mela, and if he would ever like to visit the cultural and religious event. Responding Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Dhurandhar was released in theatres on December 5
At Spotifys I-Pop Icons Live, A New Pop Order Comes Into Focus
In Mumbai, popular I-Pop voices came together for a night that captured Indias new pop identity.
Maharashtra: Woman gangraped after being lured with job offer in Beed
A woman from Pune district was allegedly gangraped in Maharashtras Beed after being lured with a job offer. Police have booked four accused, including a woman.
Mizuho Securities to buy KKR's stake in Avendus Capital
Avendus was founded in 1999 in Mumbai by Indian entrepreneurs Ranu Vohra, Gaurav Deepak and Kaushal Aggarwal as an internet-focused investment solutions company.
THIS city has worst AQI on Dec 17, not Delhi, Lahore, or Mumbai; its name is
With a hazardous air quality index, there's a city which surpasses the AQI levels of Delhi and Kolkata. Scroll down to know the name.
Modi, Shah Must Resign: Congress After Relief In National Herald Case
New Delhi, Dec 17: The Congress on Wednesday demanded Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shahs resignation after a Delhi court refused to take cognisance of the EDs money laundering charge against Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi in the National Herald case. The opposition party also vowed to expose the vendetta politics against its leadership, asserting that the Congress cadre is agitated and is going to show its strength against the misuse of agencies. We will keep [] The post Modi, Shah Must Resign: Congress After Relief In National Herald Case appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Big B pauses KBC shoot over contestants family emergency
Mumbai: Megastar Amitabh Bachchan shared that he had to halt the shoot of his quiz-based reality show Kaun Banega Crorepati mid-way after a contestants husband, who was accompanying her, suddenly fell sick. The thespian took to his blog to share that the episode was stopped as soon as the contestant reached the hot seat. While Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
IPL auctioneer Mallika Sagar has a massive net worth of around $15 million and she is the first woman to serve as an auctioneer in the IPL. Mumbai-born Mallika Sagar scripted history by becoming the first Indian woman auctioneer at Christie's in New York. Her source of income comes from art auctions.
Watch: Messi shares India tour video, hopes for 'bright future' for football
Lionel Messi concluded his highly anticipated India tour with a heartwarming video montage, expressing gratitude for the immense love received across Delhi, Mumbai, Hyderabad, and Kolkata. He shared optimism for Indian football's future, highlighting his visit to Jamnagar's Vantara wildlife center and interactions with young players and dignitaries, marking a significant moment for the sport in the nation.
Delhi`s AQI improves mildly but remains in `very poor` category
Out of the 40 air quality monitoring stations recorded, 30 were in the `very poor` category, with Bawana registering the poorest air quality of 376, according to the Central Pollution Control Board`s Sameer app
Kareena Kapoor Reacts As Messi Includes Her In His Goodbye Post Following India Visit
Shah Rukh Khan: After concluding the last leg of his India tour, legendary footballer Lionel Messi decided to post a special montage video on social media, incorporating memories from his visit to the country. Amidst several moments that apparently stood out for the G.O.A.T. was his meeting with Bollywood beauty Kareena Kapoor and her two boys, Taimur and Jeh. Elated about featuring in Messi's farewell video, Bebo gave a shout-out to her elder son Taimur. Kareena re-posted Messi's video on the Stories section of her Instagram and wrote, Ok Tim then this happened (heart emoji) for you (heart emoji) (sic). During his visit to India, Messi met many bigwigs from B-town such as Shah Rukh Khan, Ajay Devgn, Tiger Shroff, Shilpa Shetty, and Geeta Basra, to name just a few. On Wednesday, Messi took to his IG and treated the netizens with a special video, along with a special goodbye message for all his Indian fans. The clip had glimpses of Messi meeting the children at the stadium, along with his meeting with the cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar. However, picking from all his Bollywood interactions, Messi chose to include only Kareena and her sons in the montage. The footballer captioned the post, Namaste India! What incredible visits to Delhi, Mumbai, Hyderabad and Kolkata. Thanks for the warm welcome, great hospitality, and all the expressions of love throughout my tour. I hope football has a bright future in India (sic). As part of his Indian tour, Messi landed in Mumbai on Sunday. However, this tour did not start on a great note, as he encountered an embarrassing situation in Kolkata. The footballer captioned the post, Namaste India! What incredible visits to Delhi, Mumbai, Hyderabad and Kolkata. Thanks for the warm welcome, great hospitality, and all the expressions of love throughout my tour. I hope football has a bright future in India (sic). Also Read: Live Cricket Score After Kolkata, Messi also went to Hyderabad and then Mumbai as part of his itinerary. Article Source: IANS
Health scare for Yashasvi Jaiswal: India opener hospitalised after SMAT match
Young Indian opener Yashasvi Jaiswal was hospitalised with acute gastroenteritis after playing for Mumbai in a Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy match. Despite experiencing stomach cramps during the game, he contributed to Mumbai's chase. Doctors have advised rest and medication. This setback comes as Jaiswal has been in excellent form across formats.
Mumbai Police's Economic Offences Wing has escalated charges against Shilpa Shetty Kundra and Raj Kundra to cheating under Section 420 of the IPC. This follows new evidence in a Rs 60.48 crore loan-cum-investment deal dispute involving their former company, Best Deal TV. The couple had previously challenged the FIR, deeming it a civil matter.
Lionel Messi thanked Indian fans after concluding his GOAT India Tour across Kolkata, Hyderabad, Mumbai and Delhi. The tour featured massive fanfare, cricket-football crossovers, meetings with leaders and athletes, and memorable moments despite brief chaos in Kolkata.
Kumar Sanu moves Bombay HC against ex-wife over defamatory interviews, seeks 30 lakh damages
Playback singer Kumar Sanu alleges breach of 2001 consent terms and reputational harm from viral social media posts; demands removal of content and public apology
IndiGo warns of flight delays amid dense fog in North and East India
The airline is taking proactive measures to ensure safety, with some flights likely to be delayed or adjusted; passengers are advised to plan ahead, allowing extra time to reach the airport, and check the latest flight status on IndiGo`s website or app
PM Modi receives Ethiopias highest award, dedicates it to people of India
Ethiopia`s top honour marks the 28th foreign State award bestowed on PM Modi
Jay Bhanushali Spotted With Miesha Iyer at Mumbai Concert, Divorce Rumors with Mahhi Vij Surface
The actor pair had maintained that they like to keep their personal lives out of the limelight despite the rumors.
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah asserts full-term mandate amid speculation
Speculation over whether DK Shivakumar would be appointed CM by the Congress high command persisted for a few days and was subsequently clarified by the party after the two leaders met for breakfast at each other`s residences and held a joint press conference to demonstrate party unity
PM Modi outlines three focus areas to boost India-Ethiopia ties
PM Modi`s discussions with Ethiopian PM Abiy Ahmed Ali have paved the way for a Strategic Partnership between India and Ethiopia
Trump widens travel ban, adds 5 more countries to original list of 12 countries
The move came as the Trump administration continues to tighten US entry requirements and immigration standards, Fox News reported
BMC restores Matunga Z Bridge cleanliness after report exposes neglect
Authorities act after mid-day report, but gutkha stains and broken tiles persist on Matunga bridge
Cameron Green becomes most expensive overseas buy in IPL history
Australia all-rounder Cameron Green became the most expensive overseas buy in Indian Premier League history on Tuesday. Green was in the first set of players in the auction in Abu Dhabi and his name triggered a bidding war with former champions Kolkata Knight Riders finally signing him for next season for 252 million rupees ($2.77 million). In rupees, Green surpassed the previous overseas record of 247.5 million rupees paid by Kolkata in the 2024 auction for Mitchell Starc. The fall of the rupee means Starc's 2024 price was higher in dollars at $2.98 million. Three-time winners Kolkata also acquired Sri Lankan speedster Matheesha Pathirana for 180 million rupees. England's Liam Livingstone went to Sunrisers Hyderabad for 130 million rupees in the accelerated round after he went unsold in the first phase. Green has a capped salary of 180 million rupees due to a new maximum fee rule, with the remainder going to the Board of Control for Cricket in India. Very happy, something we were focused on and hoping. Happy with the price with which we got him, Kolkata chief executive Venky Mysore told reporters. He adds a lot to our team, especially with our new power coach Andre Russell. Very nice to have a young all-rounder. We know what he does with bat and ball. - Jackpot for uncapped Indians - Green, 26, becomes the third most expensive player in the IPL, after India's Rishabh Pant and Shreyas Iyer. He has scored 707 runs in 29 IPL matches for five-time winners Mumbai Indians and defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru. He missed the 2025 edition with a back injury but is currently playing in the Ashes against England. Five-time champions Chennai Super Kings made a splash with when they bought uncapped Indians Prashant Veer and Kartik Sharma for 142 million rupees each. The duo's value jumped from their base price of 3 million rupees to become joint-holders of the record for costliest uncapped players in IPL. Another uncapped Indian Auqib Nabi -- an up and coming fast bowler from Indian-administered Kashmir -- went for 28 times over his base price for 84 million rupees to Delhi Capitals. Delhi got lucky landing explosive South African batter David Miller for his base price of 20 million. At that price it's an absolute steal for Delhi Capitals, India's spin great Anil Kumble said on JioStar. Overall, it's a genius move by Delhi Capitals to add experience -- something they were missing last season. Mumbai brought wicketkeeper-batter Quinton de Kock for the 10 million rupees the South African had picked as his base price. Australian Jake Fraser-McGurk, England's Jonny Bairstow and New Zealand batter Devon Conway went unsold. The business value of the world's richest cricket tournament was estimated earlier this year at $18.5 billion, by US investment bank Houlihan Lokey. Also Read: Live Cricket Score The 19th edition of the IPL begins on March 26.
Mumbai Diary | Blood ties trump power politics in Pawar family
All in blood and family, uncle Ajit Pawar and nephew Rohit Pawar recently flew together in one private jet from Mumbai to Delhi for Sharad Pawars pre-birthday celebration. The duo stayed together, even travelling in one car. The Pawar family not only easily forgot the bitterness but also began to share the missing bond. Supriya Sule tried to rescue Ajit Pawars son, Parth, in the Pune land scam, claiming Parth is innocent and he cannot do anything wrong. Even senior Pawar remained silent on the issue. Ajit Pawar, in a private chat, also instructed his party members not to criticise senior Pawar or his family, indicating the chapters closed. Thackeray brothers share rare family moment Thackeray brothers, Uddhav and Raj, once again displayed public warmth. They appeared together with their sons, Aditya and Amit, at Dr Rahul Borudes wedding reception in Mumbai. Borude is Amit Thackerays brother-in-law. Amit recently married Shivani, the daughter of former Lokpal chairperson Justice Manikrao Khanwilkar. Dr Rahul is the son of noted bariatric surgeon Dr Sanjay Borude. The intimate yet high profile event displayed old family bonds. Aditya was seen playing with Amits son, Kiaan. Both families shared relaxed moments. The timing is crucial. With tough BMC elections ahead, this bonhomie will soon face a serious political test. Amit Shah checkmates Maharashtra BJP plans Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis and state BJP president Ravindra Chavan were not keen to carry DCM Eknath Shinde into the local body polls. The leadership planned to cut Shinde to size and expand BJPs solo space. On CMs cue, Ravindra Chavan openly belittled Shinde. He said number two holds no value and hinted at a major post-poll shift. However, Shindes Delhi visit and meeting with Union Home Minister Amit Shah altered the script. State BJP was forced to backtrack. Shinde-led Shiv Sena was accepted as an active ally and offered respectable seats. Shah continues to keep Shinde in good humour, frustrating the state BJP. Sudhir Suryawanshi Our correspondent in Maharashtra suryawanshi.sudhir@gmail.com
BMC to open nine standalone school buildings by 202627 academic year
Barring a new CBSE school coming up in Andheri East, the rest of them are redeveloped structures in the plots of former municipal schools
Messi event fiasco: WB DGP gets notice, sports minister to quit
The actions were taken following the recommendations of the probe panel constituted to investigate the alleged mismanagement during the December 13 event at the Salt Lake football stadium
New algae-derived road material reduces carbon output and cracking
Conventional pavement relies on bitumen, a crude oil-based material that binds sand and rocks together. While bitumen allows roads to expand in heat and contract in cold, it becomes brittle when temperatures plunge, leading to cracks that spread under traffic and moisture
Wenden Avenue Railway Colony: A century-old Matunga enclave faces rapid change
Generations of railway families in Matunga lose place they once called home
Worlds smallest robots powered using micro brains come to life
The microscopic swimming machines can sense their surroundings, make decisions, and operate independently for months at a time.Barely visible to the naked eye, each robot measures about 0.2 mm by 0.3 mm by 0.05 mm, placing it squarely at the scale of bacteria and single-celled organisms
Fake NEET mark sheet exposes verification lapse at Mumbais JJ Hospital hostel
Forged mark sheet allegedly helped 21-yr-old, who had in fact failed vital entrance test, slip into citys top medical college and hostel
Hiroshima atomic bomb victim identified after nearly 80 years through DNA
The 13-year-old victim, named Hatsue Kajiyama, died on August 6, 1945, when the first atomic bomb, Little Boy, was dropped on the Japanese city in the final months of World War II
Meeting the big bosses of Bigg Boss!
Figuring whats it about a TV reality show, which mimics social life, that it accounts for 800 days of desi TV-OTT programming, every year?
Insult to Bapu: Opposition MPs protest VB-G RAM G bill
Chouhan, while introducing the Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) (VB-G RAM G) Bill, 2025, said the government not only believes in Mahatma Gandhi but also follows his principles
Akshaye Khanna is among the rare stars in Bollywood who burst onto the big screen with their impeccable performances and then return to their private world, away from the chaos. Akshaye was also spotted after Dhurandhar, and he's ain't partying, but living peacefully in his Alibagh farmhouse.
Celebrities carry a much higher burden of responsibility
Taking to Instagram, he wrote that he would like to request all bike riders to wear helmets
Lionel Messi visits Anant Ambanis Vantara wildlife conservation centre
Argentine football legend along with his Inter-Miami teammates Luis Suarez and Rodrigo de Paul impressed by rescued big cats, elephants, herbivores, reptiles, and fostered young animals from across the globe at wildlife rescue, rehabilitation, and conservation centre founded by Anant Ambani
Virat-Anushka SLAMMED for 'rude behaviour' with fan
Cricketer Virat Kohli and actor Anushka Sharma faced backlash on social media after a video showed them seemingly ignoring a differently-abled fan requesting a photo at the Mumbai airport. The incident, occurring after their spiritual visit, led to accusations of hypocrisy and insensitivity from netizens, sparking disappointment among fans.
On December 17, 2025, gold prices in India range from Rs 13,385 per 1 gram for 24K gold and Rs 12,269 per 1 gram for 22K gold. Silver is priced at Rs 1,99,000 per kilogram. Check city-wise rates here.
Mumbai weather: Sunny skies, pleasant temperatures; AQI remains poor
Mumbai awakens to a sunny, pleasant Tuesday with temperatures peaking at 28.3C, perfect for outdoor plans. Despite the clear skies, air quality remains a concern, with yesterday's AQI at a 'poor' 146. While today's breeze may offer slight relief, residents are advised to take precautions in traffic-heavy areas.
Mumbai: HC orders Andheri societies to remove DP road obstructions
Bombay HC seeks centres reply on plea for equal death benefits toAgniveersfamily
Bombay High Court issues notice toDefenceMinistry on plea alleging discriminatory denial of full death benefits toAgniveersfamily.
Govt clears Backbay devpt plan tweak, paves way for marina, helipad & new rds
To say 2025 has been a dream year for G Kamalini, would be an understatement. The keeper-batter from Tamil Nadu kickstarted the year by winning the U19 T20 World Cup for India women before becoming the youngest to debut in the Womens Premier League for Mumbai Indians. There, too, she went on to be a part of the champion team as MI won their second title. The crowning moment, however, came on December 9, when the 17-year-old, who is coached by her dad and Louis Mariano at the Super Kings Academy (SKA), received her maiden call-up for the Indian womens team. She is part of the squad that will play the five T20Is against Sri Lanka this month. Obviously, 2025 is very special, Kamalini exclaims during a select media interaction on the sidelines of the Tamil Nadu Sports Conclave 2025 in Chennai. I got to play in WPL, won the U19 World Cup, and now the India call-up, all in the same year. It feels like a reward for all the hard work that went in over the last five-six years. Very emotional, she adds. The journey to this point has indeed been an emotional one. Gunalan and Saranya identified their daughters interest in the sport during the Covid lockdown and decided to take the plunge. Every day, week, month, and year has been about her cricket and it did not take long before Kamalini made the news. They moved from Madurai to Chennai for her cricket and soon, she rose through the TN age-group ranks. Through all this, a lot of struggles were endured and sacrifices made, including her fathers health. But the family persevered and Kamalini could not be prouder. It is a proud moment. All the struggles he (my dad) went through, was for me to play for India. Even now, despite health issues, he is working for me. So to get here, feels very happy and it happened with all the support of dad, mom, and brother, she says. For her, the last eight-nine months were about what the learning from the WPL was and implementing it on the field. In the last nine months, I spent time with senior players, learnt a lot about the characters, how to behave outside the ground and how to approach players on the field, they have a lot of experience, she said, before adding, Mumbai Indians is a great environment I learnt different things from each person. With Hayley Matthews, how to open the batting, the kind of approach you take when things are not going well. The one thing they say is to enjoy (your cricket). Whatever you do, give your full effort and enjoy. This philosophy, pushes her forwards in all her endeavours. While this is the biggest moment in her young career, Kamalini believes this is just the beginning. She has her eyes set on a long future with the Indian team. I want to win a lot of matches for the senior India team, and become a main player of the team, she said. The day may not be too far.
Debris dumping destroyed 160 acres of mangroves in Raigad, Thane & Palghar
Prithvi Shaw calls social media influencers plea against him false, frivolous
MUMBAI, Dec 16: Indian cricketer Prithvi Shaw on Tuesday claimed that social media influencer Sapna Gills plea against him in an alleged molestation case was frivolous, and filed with the intention of maligning his image and gaining publicity. In a written reply filed before a court here, Shaw claimed that Gill was playing the womanhood []
Sensex falls 533 points amid foreign outflows, global weakness
MUMBAI, Dec 16: The benchmark Sensex tumbled 533.50 points to settle at 84,679.86 on Tuesday, while the Nifty fell 167.20 points to a weeks low of 25,860.10, as foreign fund outflows, a weak rupee, and sluggish global markets dampened investor sentiment. Axis Bank led the losses among Sensex constituents, dropping 5.03%, followed by Eternal, HCL []
Not flight risk: Bombay high court on Gautam Navlakha plea to go to Delhi
Bombay HC grants relief to Gautam Navlakha, lets him shift to Delhi temporarily
Bombay High Courtobservesthattheactivist feels uprooted in Mumbai, is inthe 70s,facingfinancial strain; trial hasremainedstalled since 2018.
