Students protest against SIR at Mumbai University, demand arrest of CEC Gyanesh Kumar
Organised by the Disha Students Organisation and Bhagat Singh Jan Adhikar Yatra (BSJAY), the demonstration also called for the repeal of the 2023 law governing the appointment of Election Commissioners
Ayush Mhatre undergoes surgery for hamstring injury, sidelined for about three months
Ayush Mhatre underwent right hamstring surgery yesterday (on Thursday) at the Kokilaben Hospital in Mumbai, performed by Dr Dinshaw Pardiwala, says BCCI source
Bomb threat emails to Mumbai Mayors office, three Navi Mumbai schools trigger security alert
Prompted by the threat, law enforcement authorities have launched a comprehensive investigation to verify the authenticity of the message
Bomb threat emails to Mumbai Mayors office, three Navi Mumbai schools trigger security alert
Prompted by the threat, law enforcement authorities have launched a comprehensive investigation to verify the authenticity of the message
Thane braces for water crisis as weekly cuts threaten 2.5 dry days
Tiger Shroff firing: 3 Haryana men helped shooters escape, say police
Jarange clip: Sena neta targets BJP as Maha CM orders probe
Saudi Arabia attacks: Embassy updates on injured Indians, issues safety advisory
The Indian Embassy in Saudi Arabia has shared medical updates on Indian nationals injured in attacks in Dammam, Riyadh and Shaybah. It also urged Indians to follow local laws and avoid photographing or sharing visuals of interceptions and impact sites
Sharjah-Based Chemist Duped of Rs 1.2 Crore in Mumbai Investment Scam
Man Killed In Hit-and-Run During Morning Walk In Kalyan, Police Seize Car and Detain Driver
Ulhasnagar MLA Urges MMRDA to Delay Shahad Bridge Demolition
No events, weddings at Cuffe Parade garden, Bombay High Court directs BMC
Mumbai Police Extern 13 Habitual Offenders From City for Two Years
Raigad Zilla Parishad Student Injured as Classroom Plaster Collapses
Financial titans to converge at the BFSI Insight Summit 2026 in Mumbai
This edition will be the biggest yet, and will also introduce the Smart Investor Arena - a segment of the summit where conversations will focus on matters concerning investors' personal finances
FDA suspends licences of 2 establishments in Mumbai
For those rushing out the door in the mornings, breakfast can often feel like an insurmountable task. Mumbai nutritionist Vanshika Khurana simplifies this with a delectable savoury yoghurt bowl thats packed with 45g protein and 17 g fibre. Featuring Greek yoghurt, chickpeas, and crisp vegetables, paired with a hint of spices, its a protein-rich solution. Quick sauting and toasted bread make this a swift yet healthy choice for busy days.
Missing KRIDL AEE found in Mumbai after 40 days
Jordan church shooting: 7 killed, 34 hurt in terror attack as gunmen open fire
A manhunt was underway to track down those responsible. The terrorist attack against Karak will be met with the harshest retaliation, King Abdullah said in a post on X. Of the 34 injured, 27 were still receiving treatment
In U-turn, BMC seeks private partner to run revamped Bhagwati Hospital in Mumbai for 30 years
Mumbai Police are investigating a bomb threat email that reportedly named Amitabh Bachchan's residence, Jalsa, and Diljit Dosanjh's upcoming concert at Mahalaxmi Racecourse. The development comes days after shots were fired at Tiger Shroff's car in Mumba
Halloween 2026 Events To Attend In Mumbai: Guide To Parties And Themed Get-Togethers
2 passengers injured as part of ceiling collapses near CSMT booking office
Anand Mahindra news: Rohit Khattar established his renowned restaurant Chor Bizarre in Old Delhi, offering a unique dining experience. Chef Shivali provides insights into the rich folklore surrounding Kashmiri cuisine, enhancing the dining experience. Khattar's ventures span major cities like London and New York, showcasing his culinary talent. Several of his restaurants rank among Indias Top 50, highlighting their popularity.
Bombay High Court dismisses plea against demolition of Goregaon building
Sion bridge reopens, bringing relief to BEST bus commuters after months of detour
Mumbai air pollution: Pankaja Munde announces clean air action plan for MMR
Integrated measures will be planned for the MMR through a clean air action programme. Special efforts will be made to reduce road dust, including the use of vacuum cleaning machines, sprinkling water through sprinklers and making it mandatory to completely cover vehicles transporting construction debris, Munde said
Navratri26 Mumbai property registrations fall 25% YoY
Revenue collections declined less sharply than registration volumes
BMC invites bids to run 490-bed Borivali hospital under 30-year PPP model
The civic body said the arrangement would bring in private investment and medical expertise while ensuring that ownership of the hospital remains with the BMC. At least 50 per cent of the hospitals beds will be reserved for BMC patients and beneficiaries of government healthcare schemes
Delhi HC rejects AISA president Neha Boras plea against peace bond notice
The Delhi High Court rejected AISA president Neha Boras plea challenging a notice requiring her to furnish a Rs 10,000 personal bond with one surety to maintain peace. The court directed disclosure of materials relied upon in the inquiry and asked the magistrate to exercise due care
IIT-B student suicide: Father seeks FIR over leak of CCTV footage, private telephonic conversations
Mumbais Dadar Kabutarkhana gets an acrylic sheet makeover to keep encroachers at bay
Maharashtra: FDA seizes food stock worth Rs 79.97 lakh in statewide crackdown
Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 23 (IANS) In a major crackdown on food safety violations, Maharashtra's Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has seized approximately 35.547 tonnes of food stock worth an estimated Rs 79.97 lakh during a special statewide inspection drive, aimed at curbing the sale and distribution of potentially unsafe food products and ensuring compliance with food safety regulations. The Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar Division witnessed the largest seizure during the drive, with officials confiscating 32.639 tonnes of food stock from five locations. The seized goods were valued at more than Rs 65.80 lakh, making this the most significant action undertaken during the special inspection campaign. In another major operation, the FDAs Nashik Division seized 2,908 kilograms of spices and ajwain from two locations. The total value of the confiscated stock was estimated at Rs 14.16 lakh. An official said that the seizure speaks volumes about the departments focus on inspecting food products that are widely used in everyday cooking and ensuring that they meet prescribed quality and safety standards. Meanwhile, in Mumbai, the FDA suspended the licences of two food establishments after inspections revealed unhygienic conditions and violations of applicable rules. Officials claim that the action is a clear pointer to the departments efforts to hold food business operators accountable for maintaining proper hygiene and adhering to mandatory food safety requirements. The statewide inspection drive forms part of the FDAs broader efforts to strengthen food safety enforcement and prevent the sale of substandard or potentially unsafe food products, said officials. By conducting inspections at multiple locations and taking action against establishments found violating regulations, the department aims to protect consumers from health risks associated with unsafe food handling, storage and distribution, officials added. The substantial quantity and value of the seized stock indicate the scale of enforcement undertaken during the campaign. The action also sends a strong message to manufacturers, traders and food business operators that violations of food safety norms will invite regulatory action.
Pankaj Tripathi is set to make his hosting debut at the IIFA Digital Awards 2027, but the actor admitted that the responsibility has left him nervous. Known for his soft-spoken nature, Pankaj will share hosting duties with his Mirzapur co-stars Ali Fazal and Abhishek Banerjee at the ceremony scheduled to take place in Abu Dhabi next year. The trio recently attended the IIFA 2027 press conference in Mumbai, where they spoke about their upcoming hosting responsibilities and shared a glimpse of their camaraderie off screen. While Ali Fazal discussed the box-office performance of Mirzapur The Movie, Pankaj opened up about his apprehensions about taking the stage as a host for the first time. Ali Fazal Talks About Mirzapur The Movie's Box-Office Performance Mirzapur The Movie collected in excess of Rs. 200 crores at the domestic box office. Reflecting on the film's performance, Ali spoke about its contribution to theatrical business at the press conference. Hosting is fine, but this year we have contributed to the box office in a little way. He further expressed gratitude for the response the film received from audiences, adding, We are very happy with all the love. We managed to bring a few people to the theatres with our film Mirzapur, Ali added. Pankaj Tripathi Opens Up About His IIFA 2027 Hosting Debut While Abhishek Banerjee recalled hosting the IIFA Awards twice and Ali Fazal mentioned his previous experience at the event, Pankaj will be stepping into the role for the first time. Introducing him to the stage, Ali said, Theres a third person who will be hosting for the first time, so we want to give him a little warm-up. Lets welcome Pankaj Tripathi to the stage. Speaking about his upcoming stint, Pankaj admitted that hosting was unfamiliar territory for him. He said, I am very scared because I am not used to hosting. I am soft spoken. I talk slowly, and I have seen people often shout while hosting. So I am scared who will listen to my soft speech there. The actor also offered a humorous take on how he plans to approach the responsibility, saying, I will make my hosting feel spiritual. It should feel like this man will transform life today. I will transform the audience, their soul with my hosting. Their lives will change. It wont be just an award. I will be more of a ghost than a host. I might make mistakes. All About IIFA 2027 The 26th edition of the IIFA Awards will be held at Yas Island in Abu Dhabi on January 22 and 23, 2027. The IIFA Digital Awards will take place at the Etihad Arena on January 22, with Pankaj Tripathi, Ali Fazal and Abhishek Banerjee hosting the event. The ceremony will also feature performances by Himesh Reshammiya and Sunidhi Chauhan. The main awards ceremony, scheduled for January 23, will see Karan Johar, Varun Dhawan, Ananya Panday and Maniesh Paul take on hosting duties. The IIFA Awards 2027 will also be livestreamed on YouTube. Also Read : Pankaj Tripathi celebrates Durgashtami and Dussehra in Kolkata with family: The city has always held a very special place in my heart
Fake maritime job rackets: DGMA, RPSL holders launch campaign
Digital Desk | Kolkata, Oct 23 (IANS) The Directorate General of Marine Administration (DGMA) has launched a major campaign to raise awareness among seafarers regarding fake job rackets in the maritime sector. In 2025-26 itself, scammers have got away with crores of rupees from unsuspecting mariners by offering them high-paying jobs on merchant vessels. Worst still, important documents belonging to the victims have been compromised. A genuine-looking job offer isnt enough. Verify before you trust. Before accepting a recruitment offer, check whether the recruiter is authorised, verify the job details and stay cautious of unusual payment demands. Never let urgency override verification. Take a moment to check. Make an informed decision. Protect your career at sea, the DGMA has said as part of its campaign. Several genuine Recruitment and Placement Service Licence (RPSL) holders and shipping companies have also joined the drive to create awareness about such scams. Hundreds of seafarers across India lose money, personal documents, and career momentum to fake maritime job offers every year. These scams have grown more sophisticated since 2020, and in 20252026 alone, police have filed cases involving crores of rupees stolen from job-seeking mariners, one such company has said in its notice. The victims range from fresh deck cadets searching for their first ship to experienced officers looking for a better contract, an official said. It has been clearly mentioned that genuine shipping companies and licensed RPSL holders will never ask applicants to pay for a job, visa, joining ticket, or processing fee. Hence, any demand for money before a mariner boards a vessel is a major red flag. Genuine RPSL holders never charge seafarers for employment or placement. All visa and medical costs are borne by the shipowner. Fake maritime job offers typically involve unrealistic salaries, no experience required promises, or fast promotions, and almost always demand advance payments or full document scans upfront, an RPSL holder said. Those applying for jobs should verify a recruiters RPSL status on the official DG Shipping portal before sharing documents or travelling to join a vessel. As of October 2026, there are 538 valid RPSL holders, 396 agencies with invalid or expired licenses, and 66 agencies that are temporarily suspended from recruiting, it has been mentioned. The scammers offer fraudulent employment proposals for positions on merchant vessels, cruise ships, or offshore platforms. The aim is to extract money, personal documents, or both from seafarers. Unlike generic job scams targeting office workers, these schemes specifically exploit the maritime industrys structures: RPSL numbers, CDC requirements, COC certificates, and the urgency of crew changes. Maritime recruitment scams often target job-seeking seafarers who are under financial or career pressure to find their next ship, the licence holder said. Things have got worse with people relying heavily on digital modes of communication for all requirements. WhatsApp groups, Telegram channels, Facebook pages, and even LinkedIn profiles now serve as primary channels for distributing fake jobs. Fraudsters set up offices or use co-working spaces in crewing hotspots like Navi Mumbai and Chennai, register a company name with India Private Limited or Marine Services Pvt Ltd in it, and begin advertising positions that look remarkably similar to those offered by legitimate ship management private limited firms. The fraudsters have also become increasingly fluent in DG Shipping terminology. They casually reference RPSL numbers, MLC compliance, CDC endorsements, and flag-state requirements to sound legitimate.
PGTI, Essar partner to launch new annual tournament on Indias professional golf calendar
The inaugural edition will take place at Mumbais Willingdon Sports Club from January 1215, 2027 and will feature a prize purse of 2 crore
MPSC paper leak: 13 arrested as Assistant Section Officer is held in Navi Mumbai
Another middleman was arrested earlier this month; question sets for the Drug Inspector examination were allegedly leaked from the MPSCs confidential section for money
Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 23 (IANS) Singer Mika Singh has said that his brother Daler Mehndi does not want the Uttarakhand controversy to be dragged further following Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhamis apology on behalf of state minister Subodh Uniyal. Speaking exclusively to IANS, Mika said he has brought the Daler Mehndi controversy to a close after CM Dhamis apology. He added that Daler called him on Friday morning and asked him not to let the matter be dragged further. He further said that CM Dhami has invited both brothers to Uttarakhand, and they would soon visit the state to perform. Talking about an artists responsibility towards the audience, Mika raised the question of whether a performer should take the stage when unwell, given their accountability to the people who come to watch them perform. He also held a press conference, where he said, Just this morning, I spoke with my elder brother, dear friend, and someone I hold in high regard, the Chief Minister of Uttarakhand, Pushkar Singh Dhami. Whenever I visit Dehradun, he meets me with great warmth and is extremely down-to-earth. The way he communicated with Daler Paaji and me was very polite and humble. He offered an apology on behalf of the Minister, and though I told him it wasn't necessary since he made no mistake. Mika added, The problem is that this happened to my brother, who is completely innocent and did nothing wrong. What was I supposed to doif I kept making video statements back-to-back, people would say this is all I do. However, I carefully thought it through and recorded a video at night, and when I called Paaji the next day, he broke down crying because he was emotional. On top of that, I can be quite straightforward and tend to scold him for agreeing to things, but before I could even say anything, he started crying like a child... He further mentioned, I want to express my deepest gratitude to the entire Bollywood industry, the people of Punjab, and all of Daler Paajis fans for the immense support shown after watching the video where he was scolded. It felt very wrong to see Daler Paaji spoken to in that manner, as reprimanding someone publicly nowadayswhether at school or collegesparks widespread controversy. Even during my 23 years of struggle, no one ever scolded me like that, except once in my childhood at a wedding when I ate before the guests arrived, which was my mistake. For the unversed, Daler Mehndis performance at the Siddhpeeth Maa Kunjapuri Tourism and Development Fair in Uttarakhand became a subject of controversy after state minister Subodh Uniyal stopped his show midway. The minister alleged that Mehndi was under the influence of alcohol and lip-syncing during the religious Navratri event. Following the incident, several personalities from the entertainment industry, including Mika Singh, Palash Sen, Kapil Sharma, Ila Arun, Anupam Kher, and Sudesh Lehri, voiced their support for Daler Mehndi.
Clean air action plan to be implemented for Mumbai Metropolitan Region: Maha Minister
Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 23 (IANS) To curb air pollution in Mumbai and surrounding areas, Maharashtra Environment and Climate Change Minister Pankaja Munde on Friday said that strict measures will be implemented to control road dust, transport and disposal of construction debris, industrial pollution, and vehicular emissions. Emphasising that sweeping alone is insufficient, she announced that road dust reduction will rely on vacuum cleaning machines, water sprinkling using sprinklers, and mandatory complete covering of vehicles transporting construction debris. Integrated measures will be formulated through the Clean Air Action Plan for the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR). Minister Munde, at the review meeting amid deteriorating air quality in Mumbai, stressed the need to pay special attention to road dust and re-suspended dust caused by vehicular movement. As these factors contribute significantly to pollution, sweeping methods must change. Merely sweeping dust to the side with a broom does not reduce pollution; hence, the deployment of vacuum cleaning machines must be increased. Additionally, she suggested exploring the feasibility of using treated wastewater for water sprinkling. She instructed municipal corporations to procure the necessary machinery to curb air pollution and adopt technical solutions for road cleaning, dust suppression, and regular air quality monitoring. Furthermore, Minister Munde suggested considering appropriate measures to mitigate dust in open grounds of schools and colleges. Extensive construction and redevelopment projects are underway across the MMR, making the transport and disposal of generated debris a crucial aspect of pollution control. Vehicles carrying debris must keep construction materials fully covered. Minister Munde directed the Traffic Police Department not to let non-compliant vehicles go with just a fine, but to prevent them from proceeding until full compliance is ensured. She urged the Traffic Police to strictly enforce existing regulations. Minister Munde noted that several municipal corporations face difficulties due to a lack of adequate sites for dumping construction debris. Therefore, a coordinated system for debris collection, transport, processing, and recycling is essential. Municipal corporations in Mumbai and nearby areas should explore the joint utilisation of available space. Along with developing independent disposal systems, she encouraged promoting the processing and reuse of debris in construction activities. Guidelines in this regard will be prepared over the next 15 to 20 days. Separate meetings will be conducted with relevant local bodiesincluding the Panvel, Kalyan, and Mumbai municipal corporationsto address their specific challenges, Minister Munde clarified. To curb industrial pollution, the Maharashtra Pollution Control Board must ensure actual compliance alongside inspections. Strict action must be taken against industries that fail to adhere to rules despite repeated checks. However, Minister Munde emphasised that the goal is not to shut down every industry, but to ensure necessary corrective improvements. It was observed that older machinery and outdated production processes in certain industrial areas contribute to rising pollution levels. Site-specific solutions tailored to local conditions are required. She instructed MPCB to increase visit frequencies and strictly verify post-inspection compliance. Attention will also be directed toward vehicle maintenance, strict enforcement of pollution controls, and dust generated during transport. Traffic police and related agencies must work in coordination to monitor vehicles transporting construction material. Minister Munde underlined the necessity of effective action against offending vehicles. She highlighted the need for green initiatives to mitigate environmental impacts caused by rising construction, concrete roads, and open dust in urban zones. She instructed officials to conduct a technical study on developing rooftop gardens on buildings, adopting eco-friendly structural design changes in construction, and implementing dust control measures in urban open spaces. While Mumbai's coastal location aids air circulation, reliance on natural conditions alone is insufficient to reduce pollution. Coordinated efforts across road dust, construction debris, vehicular emissions, and industrial pollution are essential. Minister Munde urged all municipal corporations and relevant departments to collectively prepare and effectively execute a joint action plan.
Maha absorbs first batch of Navy Agneepveers as police constables: CM Fadnavis
Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 23 (IANS) Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Friday announced that the first list of 282 Navy Agneepveers, who are residents of Maharashtra state, was received by the state government from the central government. Accordingly, 282 Agneepveers150 Seaman Deckside and 132 Seaman Enginesidehave been appointed as Police Constables, and the respective orders have also been issued to them. CM Fadnavis, in his post on X, said, We had decided in the state cabinet to provide reservation in government jobs to the Agneepveers fighting for the country. Accordingly, necessary changes have been made in the rules, and now approval has been granted to appoint 282 Agneepveers. My heartfelt best wishes to all of them in their new roles. Earlier, the Maharashtra Cabinet on September 29 approved direct recruitment for retired Agniveers into the state police force and allied uniformed services without the need to take competitive examinations or undergo fresh training. Under the newly formulated policy, the state government has instituted a 10 per cent horizontal reservation for ex-Agniveers across Group-C uniformed posts, including police forces, fire services, and coastal security. Ex-Agniveers will be inducted into state police and uniformed roles without appearing for recruitment examinations or repeating initial training modules. Upper age limit relaxations will be applied to accommodate retiring Agniveers seeking state government employment. Ex-Agniveers discharged from the Indian Navy will be directly integrated into Maharashtras coastal security wing. Post-sanction caps will be relaxed as a special case to absorb all interested navy veterans. Absorption will extend across various state security cadres, including the Fire Department and correctional security forces, the CM said. The first batch of Agniveers will soon complete their four-year service tenure. Every Agniveer who wishes to transition into state government service will be absorbed directly into our police and uniformed services without exam or training barriers, he stated. The move positions Maharashtra among the leading states to institutionalise post-service employment structures for the Armed Forces' Agnipath scheme. By eliminating re-examination hurdles and utilising military training, the state aims to strengthen its frontline security forces while offering long-term career continuity to young veterans.
Online gaming deal leads to kidnapping of Nashik youth; GRP rescues him from Haryana
Maharashtra heatwave: Amravati hottest at 37.4 degrees Celsius
Mumbai City recorded a maximum temperature of 37 degrees Celsius, 3.3 degrees above normal, while the Santacruz observatory (representative of the suburbs) registered 37.1 degrees Celsius, 2.9 degrees above normal. The city also continued to experience warm nights
FDA suspends licence of BEST canteen in Borivali
The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has suspended the licence of a BEST canteen in Mumbai's Borivali West due to unhygienic conditions and violations of food safety regulations. This action is part of a broader statewide inspection drive that led to the seizure of approximately 35,547 kg of food stock worth an estimated Rs 79.97 lakh across various divisions, including Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar and Nashik.
Maharashtra FDA suspends licences of two Mumbai food establishments
The reported deficiencies at the Mumbai establishments included unhygienic kitchen and drainage conditions, rusted racks and utensils, the mixing of returned pav with fresh pav, incomplete temperature records, absence of workers medical certificates and use of unauthorised food colours in sweets
RBI's net dollar purchases hit record $43.3 billion in August
Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 23 (IANS) The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) recorded its highest-ever monthly net dollar purchases in August, buying a net $43.26 billion from the foreign exchange market as funds mobilised under its concessional swap facility flowed back to the central bank, it was announced on Friday. According to the RBI's monthly bulletin, the central bank purchased $74.47 billion during August while selling $31.21 billion, resulting in net purchases of $43.26 billion. The figure was more than double the net purchase of $18.65 billion recorded in July. The sharp increase was largely driven by dollars raised under the RBI's concessional swap window for FCNR(B) deposits, external commercial borrowings (ECBs) and overseas foreign currency borrowings. The funds mobilised by banks under the scheme were routed back to the central bank through the swap facility. The RBI had advanced the closure of the facility to August 31 from the earlier deadline of September 30 after banks mobilised $52.3 billion under the programme by August 14. The latest data also reflects a significant shift in the RBI's foreign exchange operations. The central bank had been a net seller of dollars in 10 of the 17 months through August and sold dollars continuously between August and December 2025. After pausing sales in January and February 2026, it resumed net selling in March. However, the trend reversed in FY27. Following net dollar sales in April and May, the RBI turned a net buyer in June and sharply stepped up purchases in July and August. As a result, cumulative net dollar purchases in the current financial year rose to $47.43 billion by the end of August, compared with $4.17 billion at the end of July, nearly offsetting the $53.13 billion of net dollar sales recorded during the whole of FY26. The central bank's forward market book also expanded significantly. The RBI's outstanding net short dollar position in the forward market surged to a record $200.06 billion at the end of August, up from $136.77 billion in July, reflecting an increase of around $63 billion in a single month. Short-dollar positions with maturities of less than one year increased to $55.15 billion from $47.66 billion, while positions with maturities exceeding one year nearly doubled to $176.57 billion from $91.54 billion. At the same time, the RBI's long dollar positions increased sharply to $31.66 billion at the end of August from $2.43 billion a month earlier. Since all of these positions mature within one month, the central bank's net short position in contracts maturing within one year declined to around $23.5 billion in August from $45.2 billion in July after adjusting for long positions.
Airlines demand capacity proof as Adani Airport pushes Mumbai-Navi Mumbai shift
Airlines have asked Adani-run Mumbai airport to prove it must cut about 5 million passengers a year of capacity before moving some international flights to Navi Mumbai.
Petrol Diesel Prices October 23, 2026: Check Fuel Rates in Delhi, Mumbai, Jaipur and Other Cities
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BMC removes 12 illegal structures, takes action against 60 hawkers in Dadar
The BMC carried out an anti-encroachment drive in Dadar on October 23, removing 12 unauthorised structures, temporary sheds and platforms and taking action against 60 hawkers. The operation was conducted under the civic bodys Pedestrian First campaign to keep footpaths clear
Can an act of devotion become an expression of contemporary design without losing its meaning? Nilaya Anthologys latest showcase, The Art of Offering, explores the question through four distinct perspectives
How do you conduct a free and fair election in a country where millions of people cannot read, birth certificates and official records are scarce, communication infrastructure is limited, and the machinery required to organize a nationwide election has never existed before?Thats the crux of the story of filmmaker Rahul Dholakias upcoming Netflix film, Hum Hindustani. Starring Saif Ali Khan, Pratik Gandhiand Deepak Dobriyal in lead roles, alongsideMimi Chakraborty, Sarika, and Shraddha Dangar, Hum Hindustanirevisitsa landmark chapter of Indian history: Indias first general election held between 1951 and 1952. Set in the fragile early years of Independence, the filmcentres on a group of officials tasked with overcoming extraordinary administrative, logistical and social challenges to bring an entire nation into the democratic process for the first time, at a scale never attempted before. Speaking exclusively toBollywood Hungama,Dholakia says the story began when he started reading extensively about elections while hunting for a new subject after the release of his Shah Rukh Khan-starrer Raees. Later in 2019, when the CAA protest erupted over the passing of the Citizenship Amendment Act, which allegedly undermines India's secular principles by discriminating against Muslims in its provisions for granting citizenship to certain religious minorities from neighbouring countries, hebegan asking a basic question: how did Indian democracy actually begin? His research led him to the 1951-52 elections when India invented the machinery of the worlds largest democracy from almost nothing. I was wondering what the origin of democracy was in our country and how it started. And then I came across a very interesting story about the way our first election happened and also a parallel subplot, which is a very important plot in my film, about how the princely states did not want democracy to happen, Dholakia revealed.That discovery became the foundation for Hum Hindustani. How do you know youre an Indian? The extraordinary challenge of Indias First Election For Dholakia, the most fascinating aspect of the story is the monumental administrative undertaking behind the first general election. Think about the context: In the 1950s, we were still in the telegram age. Communication systems were limited. There were no computers or modern databases to maintain and collect people's records. Gandhi was no more; refugees were coming in, there was chaos all over the place, and communal riots were happening.It was a daunting task by every means. To overcome every challenge and to come out victorious and set an example for the rest of the world that is the story, explained the director, who has previously helmed films such as Parzania (2005), Lamha (2010), Raees (2017) and Agni (2024). Dholakia highlighted the scale of the challenge in a country where nearly 80% of people were illiterate. The most basic questions presented extreme challenges. We have never done this before. How do you have birth certificates? How do you know you are an Indian? How do you know you are not? The Election Commission had to develop procedures, build infrastructure, and authorize the identities of citizens despite comprehensive documentation. We didn't even know how tomake the ballot papers and ballot boxes. We had to do it without pretty much help, without the help of the British Empire, because they were gone post-independence.There was no money. And we had to do a free and fair election, Dholakia said. The achievement therefore becomes even more significant when viewed against the social realities of the time. The general election successfullybrought people from vastly different linguistic, religious, caste, and economic backgrounds into a common democratic process. By comparison, the United States still restricted African-American voting in many places into the 1960s, and parts of Europe lagged on womens suffrage. India set out to do it all at once and largely succeeded. Hindu, Muslim, Sikh, Brahmins, Dalits, name them, brotherhood, no matter caste, age, male, female, rich, poor, zamindar, kisan, all in one line to vote, Dholakia said. How creatively difficult it is to translate such a historically significant but complex episode into a compelling film? For Dholakia, it was turning record-keeping, voter listing, identity verification and ballot logistics into something visual and propulsive while retaining the historical authenticity of the events. A lot of the detailing is actually clerical work which they do, and that makes it quite boring cinematically. So, it was a challenge trying to write it visually for the visual medium. Interestingly, Hum Hindostani was not always conceived to be a feature film. Given the breadth of the subject and the multiple strands of the narrative, Dholakia had also developed it as a limited series before eventually setting it in the feature film format. Series was definitely on the cards because we had written a structural breakdown when I was supposed to do this for someone, but eventually that did not happen. I had worked out a series, a flow chart of a series. Its a good subject to be explored as a limited series. But then I had also written this as a film, and I just think that sometimeswhat people agree to make becomes the material and becomes the medium, revealed the filmmaker. Why Hum Hindustani feels more relevant than ever amid the current Election Commission controversy Hum Hindustaniis expected to premiere in November 2026, though the date hasnt been officially announced yet. The film arrives at a strikingly relevant moment.India's electoral institutions themselves are facing intense public and political scrutiny, with Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar facing demands for his resignation amid controversy surrounding the Election Commission's Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. Allegedly, more than 130 million names have been removed from draft lists across dozens of states and territories, according to an investigative report by Indian Express.Youth-led Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) and leading opposition parties are seeking electoral reforms and the resignation of Kumar over allegations of manipulating voters' lists. Hum Hindustani, however,should not be mistaken for a direct commentary on the present-day Election Commission. It's broadly a period film about howadministrators of independent India had to create an electoral system almost from scratch, bringing millions of people into a democratic process despite limited resources and infrastructure. It revisits the birth of India's electoral democracy and the extraordinary lengths to which the country's first election administrators went to ensure that millions of citizens could participate. There's a line in the film: Every Indian should be allowed to vote. Hum Hindustani celebrates the effort taken to find every Indian and make that person a voter, Dholakia signed off. Hum Hindustani was announced during its 2026 slate launch in February 2026. Produced by Nikkhil Advanis Emmay Entertainment, the film was mainly shot in Rajasthan and Mumbai between March and June 2025. The film marks Saif Ali Khans third collaboration with Netflix following Sacred Games and Kartavya. Also Read: Netflix announces Hum Hindustani: Saif Ali Khan and Pratik Gandhi lead a powerful story from Indias First Election
KDMC announces water cut in parts of Kalyan, Dombivli on Oct 27; check details
According to the statement, issued by the KDMC Water Supply Department, the shutdown is required for electrical and mechanical maintenance at the Barave, Mohili, Netivali and Titwala water treatment plants
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 23: Binance, the global blockchain ecosystem behind the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume and registered users, revealed that its AI-assisted security systems protected more than 8 million users and prevented approximately $4.6 billion (38,640 crore approx.) in potential losses during the first half of 2026, demonstrating how advanced technology is combating crypto-related fraud and scams in real-time.
Pune airport to launch daily direct flight to Bhubaneswar from October 25
Pune airport will have a daily direct IndiGo flight to Bhubaneswar from October 25, coinciding with the Winter Schedule 202627. Airlines have taken up 216 of the 235 available daily slots, strengthening the citys domestic air connectivity
NMIA adds nine new destinations to boost connectivity to tourism hubs
The new destinations are Agatti, via Goa-Mopa, Darbhanga, Guwahati, Jalgaon, Jodhpur, Ranchi, Bagdogra, Sindhudurg and Udaipur. The routes are expected to improve access to tourism, heritage and regional economic centres across western, northern, eastern and north-eastern India
Mumbai records 25% fewer property registrations during Navratri : Knight Frank
Between October11 and 19, Mumbai recorded 4680 property registrations compared to 6238 registrations recorded in festive season last year
ED attaches Rs 85.2 crore Kolkata land linked to Unity Infraprojects bank fraud case
Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 23 (IANS) The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has provisionally attached an immovable property spread over approximately 14.51 acres in Kolkata valued at Rs 85.20 crore, in connection with a bank fraud and money laundering case involving M/s Unity Infraprojects Ltd. (UIL) and others, the agency said on Friday. According to the ED, the attached land, located at Mouza Chakgaria in Kolkata, is held in the name of M/s Suburban Agriculture Dairy & Fisheries Pvt. Ltd. (SADAFPL). The attachment was made under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002. The money laundering investigation stems from an FIR registered by the CBI's Bank Securities & Fraud Branch in Mumbai on a complaint lodged by the State Bank of India. The FIR alleges that UIL, in connivance with its promoters, directors and associated entities, defrauded a consortium of 23 banks by availing credit facilities of around Rs 3,200 crore. The total outstanding dues, including interest, are estimated at approximately Rs 3,800 crore. According to investigators, the fraud involved fictitious transactions, round-tripping of funds, manipulation of financial records, and diversion of funds through shell entities. The ED said its probe revealed that funds from UIL were routed through its wholly owned subsidiary, Unity Realty & Developers Ltd. (URDL), and subsequently used to acquire and hold assets through associated companies. SADAFPL was identified as a step-down subsidiary of UIL through URDL. Further investigations established a trail linking the Chakgaria land parcel to funds originating from UIL and its group entities, indicating diversion and layering of proceeds generated from the scheduled offences. The property was attached under Section 5(1) of the PMLA to prevent its transfer or disposal pending confiscation proceedings. The agency noted that in July 2025 it had conducted searches at residential and commercial premises, as well as bank lockers, linked to UIL, its former directors and their family members. During those operations, movable assets worth Rs 31.21 crore were seized or frozen. The ED had also attached land parcels and flats valued at about Rs 1,493 crore through three separate provisional attachment orders, all of which were later confirmed by the Adjudicating Authority under the PMLA. With the latest attachment, the total value of movable and immovable assets attached or frozen in the case has risen to about Rs 1,609 crore, the agency said. The ED further informed that it filed a prosecution complaint before the Designated Special Court, City Civil and Sessions Court, Greater Bombay, Mumbai, on March 27, 2026. Further investigation is underway.
Mumbai police crack down on habitual offenders; 13 barred from city limits for 2 years
ED files FIR, foils bid to trespass flat attached in extortion case against Dawood's brother
Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 23 (IANS) In a matter related to fugitive don Dawood Ibrahim's brother, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) lodged an FIR seeking action against miscreants who trespassed a Thane flat that was attached earlier in connection with an extortion case registered against Iqbal Ibrahim Kaskar, an officials said on Friday. The flat was attached by the ED in 2022 during money laundering investigation in a case relating to extortion by accused Iqbal Kaskar, younger brother of underworld don Dawood, who is suspected to be in Pakistan, the official said in a statement. The FIR was filed as a deterrent action against miscreants for trespassing the confirmed attached properties in the possession of the ED's Mumbai Zonal Office-I, it said. The FIR was lodged on October 15 after restoring the possession of a flat in Thane (West) under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002, the ED said. In respect of the alleged unauthorised entry and interference with the attached property, an FIR dated October 15 has been registered at Kasarvadavali Police Station in Thane under Sections 329(4) and 223 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, so that the matter is investigated and trespassers are punished, the ED added. The property was provisionally attached vide provisional attachment order dated April 8, 2022, during money laundering investigation in the extortion case against Iqbal Kaskar and others, it said. The provisional attachment was subsequently confirmed by the Adjudicating Authority under Section 8(3) of the PMLA vide order dated September 29, 2022, and possession of the flat was also taken by the ED on December 17, 2024, under Section 8(4) of the PMLA, the statement said. The ED investigation was initiated on the basis of FIR registered at Kasarvadavali Police Station in Thane, concerning allegations of extortion against, inter alia, Iqbal Kaskar, Mumtaz Azaz Sheikh alias Raju, Israr Ali Jamil Saiyad and others. During investigation, it was revealed that pursuant to threats and extortion, flats were demanded to be registered in favour of or at the instance of the accused persons, the ED said. In this context, Flat No. 405 was registered in the name of Mumtaz Azaz Sheikh on May 29, the ED said. It came to notice that some people had entered the property, broken the lock and removed the ED's possession notice, the statement said. The ED conducted inspections and took necessary steps to safeguard the attached property. The matter was also placed before the Special PMLA Court, which also directed the ED to restore the possession with police assistance, if required. In compliance and also to safeguard the property, the lock of said flat was changed in presence of police personnel and witnesses and the possession of the said flat was restored, the ED said. A fresh notice was also affixed on the premises clearly mentioning that any aggrieved person may either approach the office of the ED or the court where the trial of the case is being conducted, it added.
King: Deepika Padukone to return to sets weeks after delivery
Deepika Padukone is set to return to work just weeks after welcoming her baby on September 19. The actor will reunite with Shah Rukh Khan for a grand song sequence in King, scheduled to be filmed in Mumbai from October 26
Mumbai property registrations fall 25% during Navratri, first dip in 3 yrs
Mumbai recorded 4,680 property registrations during Navratri 2026, down from 6,238 a year ago, while registration revenue declined 15 per cent to 499 crore, Knight Frank said
Paris suburb shooting leaves one dead, four seriously wounded
France's National Anti-Terrorism Prosecutor's office took charge of the case and said they will investiate whether the shooting was racially motivated. A suspect was arrested and taken into police custody, police said
ED Raids Mega Millennium Offices Over Alleged Illegal Funding from Dubai and Singapore
The Enforcement Directorate conducts raids in Mumbai and Delhi linked to Mega Millenniums alleged foreign currency violations. ED Raids Mega Millennium Offices Over Alleged Illegal Funding from Dubai and Singapore
Anti-SIR protest: Delhi Police detain demonstrators marching towards EC
The march, organised by the Delhi Coordination Committee of People Against SIR, a people's collective, began near Gole Dak Khana at the intersection of Kalibari Marg and Bhai Vir Singh Marg. Carrying the national flag and banners, the protesters demanded an end to the electoral roll revision exercise
Bomb threat email to Mumbai Mayor targets Amitabh Bachchans bungalow Jalsa, Diljits concert
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Maharashtra FDA cancels 29 drug licences after 937 inspections across state
According to the FDA, its Drugs Section conducted 105 inspections at manufacturing units, blood centres and other establishments, issuing 68 notices. These inspections resulted in the suspension of 22 licences and cancellation of seven licences
Thane railway cops arrest two women while stealing mangalsutra at Diva station
The railway police officials recovered five gold mangalsutras weighing 61.15 grams, collectively valued at Rs 7.55 lakh, during the investigation, said an official
Tiger Shroff firing case: Mumbai court remands 3 accused to police custody till October 28
The Esplanade Court in Mumbai on Friday remanded three arrested accused to police custody till October 28 in connection with the Tiger Shroff attempt to murder case. The three accused
Mumbai court remands three in Tiger Shroff firing case till 28 October
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Meghalaya on a plate: Chef Niyati Rao brings Italian-Khasi fusion to Mumbai
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Maha: Raj Thackeray demands impartial probe in Rs 500 crore audio clip row
Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 23 (IANS) MNS Chief Raj Thackeray on Friday demanded an impartial probe in the controversial Rs 500 crore audio clip row that has stirred the political landscape of Maharashtra in the last few days. The controversy came to light after Maratha activist Manoj Jarange Patil played an audio clip during a press conference, claiming that he was offered Rs 500 crore by Shiv Sena through MP Shrikant Shinde. The Shiv Sena Shinde faction responded, saying that this was a plot to defame Eknath Shinde. The people speaking in the clip belong to the BJP, Shiva Sena said. However, the BJP has also demanded an inquiry to verify the audio clips authenticity. While speaking to the media, Raj Thackeray on Friday said that the question is not about the Rs 500 crore mentioned in the clip, but the real question is how the planning is being executed. There is an attempt to defame a person like Manoj Jarange Patil. Taking someone along, defaming them later, and breaking their support system- what is going on? he said. Thackeray further stated, We also know who the speakers in this clip are. They should think about this. When power goes away, they have no idea which things will come back to haunt them. The third and most important question is: where did this clip actually come from? Criticising the Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis' response, Thackeray remarked that he attempted to buy time by stating he had called for a forensic report. Forensic reports are typically sought to verify the authenticity of audio or video evidence in serious crimes like murder, rape, and financial scams. In truth, listening to the conversation makes it clear that this is nothing short of the murder and rape of democracy, he stated. He added that it is fortunate the Chief Minister acknowledged the gravity of the statements and the need for an investigation. However, Thackeray challenged the CM, saying, If you were completely unaware of what was being discussed, you need to look into what has been operating right behind your back. Addressing the Chief Ministers observation that the clip is likely two years old and questioning the timing of its release, Thackeray pointed out that how and by whom the clip leaked points directly to internal power plays and factional politics within the government. Do not trap Maharashtra in a maze of technicalities and forensic reports. Maharashtra has understood what it needed to understand. You acknowledge the gravity of it; now, as Chief Minister, demonstrate to Maharashtra just how impartial you are and what action you take. Only then will this forensic report have any meaning; otherwise, it will just look like a forensic report bent to suit your convenience, Thackeray warned. Meanwhile, following a meeting with MNS office-bearers, Thackeray informed that he will tour drought-affected areas after Diwali to review the water scarcity situation. Pointing out the grim situation in the districts of Marathwada, he said that nothing will be achieved with the financial aid of Rs 5,000 provided by the government. If water planning is not done properly in Marathwada, there is a possibility that it will turn into a desert, and I have been speaking about this for a long time. However, this is not being considered, he added. Providing details, Thackeray stated that proper water planning is absent in Marathwada. Borewells are being dug illegally, licenses are being granted to beer factories, tap water is being sold, and water is being extracted from wells for illegal activities. He appealed for strict planning in this regard. Currently, there is an urgent need for drinking and agricultural water. Therefore, consideration should be given to events like the Kumbh Mela and other religious programs, suggested Thackeray when asked about the upcoming Kumbh Mela in Nashik. The water crisis is going to escalate further.
'Delhi vs Mumbai? World's First AI Actress Tilly Norwood Picks 'Chaos' At NDTV World Summit
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BMC Resident Officer Recruitment 2026
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Mumbai's American School Gets Threat Mail. It Mentions Celebs, A Punjab Link
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Yashasvi Jaiswal, originally from Uttar Pradesh, moved to Mumbai to pursue his cricketing dreams. He now resides in a luxurious 1500 sq feet apartment that is a blend of modern and vintage design. The interior features a deep blue entrance passage and a marble center table that reflects sophistication. Yashasvi's home embodies minimalism with ample natural light and carefully placed art.
Shah Rukh Khan, Deepika Padukone To Shoot A Song For King In Mumbai On October 26: Report
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'Didn't Touch My Feet': Salman Khan Teases Shahid Kapoor At IIFA Event
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Threatening Email Targets Amitabh Bachchan and Diljit Dosanjh in Mumbai
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Viral Instagram Reel Shows Inside A Rs 24 Crore Sea-Facing Apartment In Mumbai's Bandra West
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Tiger Shroff firing: Three from Haryana in custody till Oct 28
Mumbai: Three persons held from Haryana for alleged involvement in the Tiger Shroff firing case were remanded in police custody till October 28 by a court here on Friday, October 23. Ankit Khatar, Sameer Khatri and Jatin Panchal were arrested from Sonipat in the northern state on October 21 for allegedly being part of the 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 .
Rohit, Kohli Should Be Supported To Play For India In 2027 WC: Pamment
ODI World Cup: Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli should be fully supported to feature in the 2027 Mens ODI World Cup, as the two greats have earned the right to decide when to call time on their illustrious playing careers, said former New Zealand assistant coach James Pamment. Pamment spent eight years with the Mumbai Indians as a fielding coach, where Rohit led the side to IPL 2019 and 2020 wins. Well, I think with all top players, when the time is coming towards the end of the career, it's a conversation that is always had with them. Those guys have earned the right to make the decision on when they do want to move away. If they have decided that the ODI World Cup in South Africa is a pinnacle event that they want to be at, then they should be supported to be there. Then it becomes about performance and contribution to the group. Now, I've never worked closely with Virat. I've watched him, obviously, very closely when I've been with the New Zealand team or with Mumbai Indians. I've watched him and to me, he's just the ultimate professional. So he's the sort of guy that I would want in my environment the whole time because he's the ultimate professional, Pamment told IANS in an exclusive interaction. Since Rohit was removed as the captain despite leading India to the 2025 Champions Trophy title, every bilateral ODI series has turned into a verdict on the futures of the two batting veterans. India last won an ODI series in New Zealand in 2018/19 and curiosity will again be on a high on whether Rohit and Kohli help India win the five-game series starting on November 4, especially when bilateral series wins have been hard to come and the Test team-bound players will be unavailable for the last two games. Rohit, I know obviously very well. He was captain at Mumbai when I was there for eight years. Once again, just the sort of guy that you want around the group. As long as their performances are warranting their selection and their contributions to the group, sharing their experiences and knowledge, I would love to have them in my group for sure. But as soon as that starts to wane a little bit, they'll know more than anybody else. If the passion starts to wane and it becomes a drag to be travelling, training and playing, that's the time when you step aside. I hope that these guys make it all the way through to South Africa and can finish their careers in fine styles because both are incredible servants for the game, obviously for the BCCI and for Indian cricket and Indian fans. Amazing to have these guys playing for so long, but for world cricket as well. I don't think you find too many people who just don't hold them in the highest of regards, added Pamment. He also felt the series would double up as an ideal platform for ODI World Cup preparation, with conditions closely resembling those in South Africa, and predicted packed stands for what could be the pair's farewell appearances in the country. I think so because the New Zealand conditions will be very similar to the conditions that the teams will get in South Africa, especially down on the coastal grounds. Grounds like Durban, Port Elizabeth (now Gqeberha) and Newlands will be very similar to the New Zealand conditions that they experience here for these five ODIs. For New Zealand fans and fans in general of cricket, to be able to say, we're going to get Rohit and Virat here again, maybe for the last time, is incredible. I think already there's been 115,000 tickets sold across the three series. 63,000 of those have been sold, I think, for the T20s. But I would be very surprised if all those ODIs are not sellouts. It's the attraction to be able to go and watch world-class players like those two, probably for the last time, and to see how our New Zealand boys compete in that environment. We have played some very good ODI cricket on some very good wickets at home. Pamment, however, was not entirely comfortable with the scheduling of the 50-over games. The start time will be three o'clock. So, the second half of those games will be a little bit like the T20I games that we're going to watch. I hope the conditions don't impact too much so that it becomes a bit of an imbalance. I'd much prefer it if we were playing at maybe one o'clock starts and then it goes into the early evening. But I realise that television times are very important, especially for the viewership back in India as well. This is such an important series for New Zealand cricket. To be able to host India for 12 fixtures across the time that they're here is invaluable, I guess, from a financial perspective as well. He further stated the Indian teams multi-format trip would offer a much-needed boost to the finances of New Zealand Cricket (NZC). New Zealand cricket posted a 7 million dollars loss last year. So, looking for this series to just financially put them on a solid footing and it usually does. But like I say, the interest at this stage is, once again, it's a little bit unprecedented. The amount of tickets that have been sold, still with a few days left - the first two games are sold out. The game in Hamilton is sold out as well. The game in Auckland, which is the biggest venue for hosting T20 cricket, it'll break the record. So I think the bilateral record is maybe 36,000 or 37,000 and it will break that record. It wouldn't surprise me if there were 42,000 to 45,000 people watching that T20 on Friday night in Auckland. Pamment also pointed to the growing Indian diaspora in New Zealand as a huge factor in big ticket sales. So, it's of great interest and obviously, the guys that are coming are of experience and quality. It's exciting for New Zealand fans to be able to see that. Also, we've got a massive growing population of Indians now living in New Zealand as well. Obviously, as you know, all passionate cricket people and it wouldn't surprise me if, especially at that Auckland venue, there'll be a very large number of expatriate Indians there cheering on India as well. It'll be a fantastic sign. With Jasprit Bumrah held back for the Tests, the series also opens a door for India's younger fast bowlers to strengthen their case for ODI World Cup spots. Pamment felt those who found their lengths quickest would thrive, as New Zealand pitches now offer far more pace and bounce than before. Well, from a bowling point of view, a little bit like we talked about in the T20Is, it's just trying to make sure you understand where the length is I need to bowl, to bowl my best ball, which is that top of the off, top of the fourth stump line and length consistently. The guys that adapt and find that length the quickest and can stay there consistently will be the ones that will perform well. The New Zealand wickets have improved considerably over the last five to 10 years. We used to have little seam in wickets that stayed relatively low and it made scoring hard. But New Zealand wickets now, if the bowlers don't bowl well, there is pace and bounce and the quality in both these teams will capitalise if bowlers are missing their areas. So from a batting point of view, it will be about remaining positive. You'll have your little targets where you want to try and get to, but 300 plus on all of those ODI venues is something that's achievable with good batting, good communication, and partnerships formed. At the same time, Pamment flagged his concern over dew and late finishes skewing the contest. Like I say, I just hope that those second innings in those ODIs are not impacted too much by, let's say, dew or conditions that become difficult because fielders are slipping around, the ball gets wet and is changed. That's my only thought: that it generally takes nearly four hours now to bowl 50 overs these days. So that takes the first innings up to seven o'clock. By the time that second innings starts, it'll be 7:40. By the time the game comes to a conclusion, it's almost approaching midnight. So I can tell you even at the back end of those ODIs, it'll still be very much spring when we're coming down the track of those back-end ODIs. I'm hoping that the conditions don't make it a lottery and it just becomes so difficult to be in the field in the second innings and teams just want to bat second because they think that that's going to give them an advantage. I love to think that a team can win the toss, look at the wicket and think we should be batting first here because ODI cricket is played in good conditions. By the time that second innings starts, it'll be 7:40. By the time the game comes to a conclusion, it's almost approaching midnight. So I can tell you even at the back end of those ODIs, it'll still be very much spring when we're coming down the track of those back-end ODIs. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
Ayush Mhatre undergoes hamstring operation; sidelined for 3 months
India U-19 World Cup winning skipper and Mumbai vice-captain Ayush Mhatre has undergone surgery for his right hamstring injury and is likely to remain on the sidelines for two-three months. Mhatre had suffered a Grade 4 tear in his right hamstring while running between the wickets on the first day of Mumbai's Ranji Trophy season opener against Chandigarh here on October 11. It was his first game since being sidelined from a left hamstring injury during the IPL while playing for Chennai Super Kings against Sunrisers Hyderabad on April 18. Ayush Mhatre underwent right hamstring surgery yesterday (on Thursday) at the Kokilaben Hospital in Mumbai, performed by Dr Dinshaw Pardiwala, a BCCI source told PTI. He is currently recovering well and is expected to take approximately 2-3 months to make a full recovery and return to competitive cricket. The surgery was successful and as of Friday morning, Ayush even started walking slowly with crutches, the source added. After suffering the
Mumbai's Costly Surprises: Reddit Users Reveal The Most Ridiculous Things They've Paid For
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Police in Thane district have arrested 10 individuals for allegedly operating a work-from-home scam. The fraudsters reportedly lured job seekers, collected their bank details and SIM cards, and then diverted their money into illegal online betting platforms. The racket was exposed following a complaint, leading to a raid in Mumbai where several electronic devices were seized and the accused apprehended.
Email warns of bomb blasts at Big B's home, Diljit concert
Mumbai police and security agencies are on high alert following an email threat to Mayor Ritu Tawde. The email warned of bomb blasts at her office, actor Amitabh Bachchan's residence, and singer Diljit Dosanjh's concert venue, along with a grenade attack on a school. Investigations are underway, and security has been heightened at all mentioned locations.
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Amitabh Bachchans bungalow, Diljit Dosanjh mentioned in bomb threat email; Mumbai Police probe on
Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 23 (IANS) Mumbai Police received information on Friday about a threatening email that allegedly named veteran actor Amitabh Bachchans residence and also mentioned singer-actor Diljit Dosanjh. The police have launched an investigation into the matter, while further details are awaited. The message was reportedly sent to a school in the citys Bandra-Kurla Complex (BKC) area, following which the police began an investigation. The letter also mentioned Diljit Dosanjh, suggesting that he, too, had been threatened, although the threat was not directed at him explicitly. The threatening letter reportedly mentioned Amitabh Bachchan and Diljit Dosanjh, making specific claims about alleged attacks on them. It referred to Bachchans Mumbai residence, Jalsa, and named October 31 and November 27 as dates for the alleged attacks. It also mentioned Dosanjh in connection with a purported bomb attack at Mumbais Mahalaxmi Racecourse on November 27. The letter carried pro-Khalistan slogans and attributed the threats to a group calling itself the Khalistan National Army. The authenticity of the letter and the claims made in it have not been independently verified. The threatening message reportedly named different locations and times, warning of a possible attack on the Mayors office at 3 p.m. and schools at 1 p.m. A police officer also noted that Diljit Dosanjh was scheduled to perform at Mumbais Mahalaxmi Racecourse on November 27 as part of his India tour. The officer further said that Delhi Police had earlier withheld approval for Dosanjhs Delhi concert over security concerns. Meanwhile, recently, Delhi Police had temporarily withheld permission for Diljit Dosanjhs October 30 concert in the national capital, citing security concerns. Event organizer BookMyShow Live clarified that reports claiming the concert had been cancelled were incorrect. In a statement to IANS, the organizer said permission for the event had been temporarily withheld, but this did not mean the concert had been cancelled. It added that Delhi Police had sought additional safety, traffic and crowd-management arrangements in view of the festive season and the need for heightened security. BookMyShow Live said it subsequently held a cordial meeting with Delhi Police, presented a detailed plan and assured the authorities that all security and traffic guidelines would be followed. Following these discussions, the concert's permission was reconsidered and granted.
