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Modulus hires UBS Mumbai branch head Sandeep Agarwal as new CEO
Sandeep Agarwal is currently serving notice period in UBS and likely to join Modulus in January. He is likely to spearhead the business as well as the investments, people cited above said. Agarwal did not respond to queries.
BNHS to release sixcritically endangeredvultures in Assam after 15-yearconservation effort
Three Slender-billed and three White-rumped vultures, bred in captivity, will undergo a soft release inKamrupand Biswanath districtsof Assamin January 2026.
Amazon Qcomm plans to have 300 dark stores by year-end
Amazon is accelerating its 10-minute delivery push in India. The e-commerce giant is adding two dark stores daily. It plans to have 300 micro warehouses across Bengaluru, Mumbai, and Delhi-NCR by the end of this year. This expansion comes amid intense competition in the quick-commerce market.
Mumbai: VVCMC forms inquiry committee following Vasai gas leak
Mumbai's Luxury Homes Now Cost As Much As New York's Lower Manhattan Flats
The prices of premium apartments in Mumbai are now on a par with some parts of New York, according to a new report, underscoring the rapid rise of wealth and property prices in the country's financial capital.
Mumbai: FIR against Rapidos parent company for illegal bike operations
Mumbai: Four arrested, four minors detained for killing youth in Diva
Vigilance squads to keep eye on revenue officials across state: Revenue minister
Students protest no hijab at Goregaon college, principal says no such ban
Mumbai: Newborn's body abandoned in garbage dump in Palghar
Woman kills self by jumping from high-rise in Mumbai's Jogeshwari area
65-year-old motorcyclist killed after being hit by dumper on Malad Link Road in Mumbai
Mumbai: Theft from ex-MLAs bank locker, gun stolen among other valuables
Bombay high court stays proceedings against Munawar Faruqui in tobacco hookah case till Dec 8
BMC staff wary as govt raises disability certificates scrutiny
Painting contractor loses over Rs 4L as cyber fraudster hacks his WhatsApp account
Mumbai: A painting contractor lost Rs 4.31 lakh as a cyber fraudster allegedly hacked his WhatsApp account after sending an image of a woman, police said on Thursday. The incident came to light on Monday, when the 38-year-old victim, a resident of Chunabhatti in central Mumbai lodged a complaint at the Bhoiwada police station, an 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 .
Mumbais air quality dips again, BKC slips into poor category
DG shipping busts racket forging documents for ship jobs
Two new sections, part of Metro Line 9 and Line 2B, will be inaugurated by December 31, according to Hindustan Times, citing the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) officials. The two corridors will be Line 9 and Line 2B.
Min temp soars again, chill may return from Sun
Chennai Airport continues to suffer fresh wave of disruptions
CHENNAI: Chennai International Airport suffered a fresh wave of disruption on Thursday, with dozens of flights delayed or cancelled through the early hours, as operational difficulties continued to ripple through. Between midnight and 9am on December 4, at least 13 arriving flights and 11 departures recorded delays ranging from 18 minutes to more than three hours, according to internal airport movement logs. Indigo, which operates the largest number of domestic flights, faced the bulk of the disruption, with several of its Airbus A320 and A321 services significantly behind schedule. Inbound traffic was hit hardest in the early hours. Flights from Kolkata, Kochi and Patna saw delays of more than two hours, with one service from Hyderabad (6E6007) arriving nearly four hours late. International services from Singapore, Doha, Dubai and Kuwait also landed behind schedule, with delay durations spanning 30 minutes to close to two hours. Departures were similarly affected. Indigo's early-morning Delhi service (6E0456) pushed back more than three hours late, while departures to Kolkata and Port Blair saw delays of over two hours. Kuwait Airways and Jazeera Airways services experienced moderate delays, indicating that the operational disruption extended across both domestic and international carriers. The morning irregularities escalated into a wider schedule breakdown, prompting a wave of cancellations across the day. At least 26 departuresmostly operated by Indigowere cancelled for operational reasons, affecting services to key metros including Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru, Ahmedabad, Pune and Hyderabad, as well as regional centres such as Coimbatore, Guwahati, and Visakhapatnam. Some international short-haul routes, including those to Colombo and the Andaman Islands' Veer Savarkar Airport, were also withdrawn from the day's roster. Arrivals were similarly thinned out, with at least five inbound flights scrapped, including services from Indore, Mumbai, Kochi, Jaipur and Ahmedabad. 'Could not live up to promise,' says IndiGo CEO amid hundreds of flight cancellations, delays
TMC accuses Sitharaman of misleading Rajya Sabha during excise bill debate
TMC Rajya Sabha Deputy Leader Sagarika Ghose accused Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman of misleading the House on West Bengal during the Central Excise (Amendment) Bill, 2025 debate. The party staged a walkout, calling it a murder of constitutional democracy
Tigress Chanda spotted at Sahyadri Reserve; tracking teams monitor movement
Tigress STR 04 (Chanda), which was recently released in the Sahyadri Tiger Reserve in Maharashtra, is actively moving across the landscape to establish her territory. Field teams are recording her pugmarks, calls, and movement through satellite and VHF tracking
Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy | Kerala pulls off a heist as star-studded Mumbai implodes
Woman, 31, Dies By Suicide By Jumping From High-Rise In Mumbai: Cops
A 31-year-old woman allegedly committed suicide by jumping from a high-rise in Mumbai's Jogeshwari area, a police official said on Thursday.
Rupee recovers from record low level, rises 26 paise to close at 89.89/USD
Mumbai: The rupee rebounded from its all-time low levels and appreciated by 26 paise to close at 89.89 against the greenback on Thursday, on softness in the US dollar index and on reports of the Reserve Bank of Indias supposed intervention. Forex traders said the greenback fell after ADP non-farm payroll data came in sharply 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 .
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma hails Project Cheetahs success
The Assam CM also lauded the efforts of Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the occasion of International Cheetah Day. In a post on social media platform X, Sarma wrote, Three years of Project Cheetah, championed by Adarniya Shri Narendra Modi, are showing remarkable results
PM Modi receives Russian President Vladimir Putin in New Delhi
Upon landing in India, President Putin received a ceremonial welcome, reaffirming the strong diplomatic relationship between the two nations. His visit comes at a time when Russia seeks to maintain global influence despite increasing Western isolation.
Indias air crisis moves indoors: Why clean air must become a housing standard
Over the past decade, however, Delhi, Mumbai and other metros have confronted a far more visible crisis. Winters trapped pollutants close to the surface, wind movement slowed and morning visibility fell to just a few metres. Dense smog, once an occasional discomfort, became a public health emergency.
'Could not live up to promise,' says IndiGo CEO amid hundreds of flight cancellations, delays
Amid continuous disruption to its services, affecting hundreds of passengers across the nation for the past few days, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of IndiGo Airlines on Thursday acknowledged that the company could not live up to the promise of providing a good experience to customers. In a letter to IndiGo employees,Pieter Elbers apologised for the cancellations and delays of hundreds of flights operated by the airline in the past few days. These past few days have been difficult for many of our IndiGo customers and colleagues. We serve close to 380,000 customers a day and want each of them to have a good experience. We could not live up to that promise these past days, and we have publicly apologised for that,Elbers wrote. The CEO blamed operational challenges, including the implementation of the revised Flight Duty Time Limitations (FDTL) for the disruptions to the airline's services. An accumulation of several operational challenges - including minor technology glitches, schedule changes, adverse weather conditions, heightened congestion in the aviation ecosystem, and the implementation of the newly released FDTL norms - compounded negatively to create a cascading impact on our operations, he said. Elbers added that the airline has been reaching out to its customers and helping them to ease the discomfort caused by the flight disruptions. We are feeling our customers' concern and anxieties just as deeply. We are proactively reaching out to affected customers and helping them in every way possible to ease their discomfort, he said. More than 300 flights --both domestic and international-- were cancelled and many other delayed across various airports in the country, including Delhi, Mumbai and Bangalore on Thursday as disruptions to IndiGo's operations continued for a second consecutive day. The disruptions came a day after more than 200 flights were cancelled and many others delayed amid a nationwide crew shortage and software glitches. IndiGo hit by fresh wave of disruptions, over 300 domestic, international flights cancelled on Thursday
Persons with disabilities represent less than 1 pc of corporate workforce: Report
Mumbai, Dec 4 (PTI) There is less than 1 per cent representation of persons with disabilities (PwDs) at organisations across the country even as there has been a discussion, advocacy and policy reform over the years, a report said on Thursday. The total number of corporate workers with disabilities remains below 1 per cent, and 37.9 per cent of the companies surveyed indicated that they do not have any permanently employed disabled individuals, according to Marching Sheep PwD Inclusion Index 2025: Building Disability confident organisations report. The Marching Sheep PwD Inclusion Index 2025: Building Disability confident organisations report is based
Rupee recovers from record low level, rises 19 paise to close at 89.96/USD
Mumbai, Dec 4 (PTI) The rupee rebounded from its all-time low levels and appreciated by 19 paise to close at 89.96 against the US dollar on Thursday, on softness in the US dollar index and on reports of the Reserve Bank of Indias supposed intervention. Forex traders said the greenback fell after ADP non-farm payroll data came in sharply below forecast, and the softness in the US dollar index supported the rupee at lower levels. The rupee opened weak earlier in the day and touched a fresh all-time low of 90.43 amid selling pressure from foreign investors and rising crude
Stock markets snap four-day losing streak, Sensex climbs 158 points as IT shares rally
Mumbai, Dec 4 (PTI) Snapping the four-day losing run, benchmark Sensex climbed 158 points and Nifty settled above 26,000 on Thursday following buying in tech and IT shares. The 30-share BSE Sensex edged higher by 158.51 points or 0.19 per cent to settle at 85,265.32. During the day, it rose by 380.4 points or 0.44 per cent to 85,487.21. The 50-share NSE Nifty climbed 47.75 points or 0.18 per cent to 26,033.75. Sensex dropped around 613 points or 0.72 per cent while Nifty shed nearly 230 points or 0.8 per cent in four straight sessions to Wednesday. Tata Consultancy Services,
Indian Navy showcases maritime power at Navy Day 2025 in Thiruvananthapuram
Senior dignitaries, including Kerala Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, senior officials from the Centre and State, military leaders, and thousands of spectators witnessed the impressive display
Rape case: Palakkad MLA Rahul Mamkootathil expelled from Kerala Congress
KPCC President Sunny Joseph, confirming the expulsion, said that the party had taken the step after reviewing the gravity of the charges. The Thiruvananthapuram Principal Sessions Court has rejected Mamkootathils plea for anticipatory bail in the alleged rape case
ADAPT fest in Mumbai celebrates inclusion with fashion show and awards
From fashion to awards, the two-day festival celebrated diversity and empowerment, marking the International Day of Persons with Disabilities; actors fromHindifilm industry and changemakers joined hands to amplify the message of accessibility and equality.
In Concrete Action To Curb Air Pollution, MPCB Shuts Down 19 RMC Units In Mumbai Region
Air quality monitoring stations and mobile air quality monitoring vans to assess emissions in areas with a high density of ready mix concrete (RMC) units
18 lakh studying abroad, visa violations major reasons for deportation: Govt
The data, presented in a written reply in the Rajya Sabha by Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh, showed that students are spread across 153 countries, from major education hubs to smaller destinations
IndiGo hits turbulence as pilot shortage grounds over 300 flights on Thursday
Major airports such as Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru and Hyderabad were hit, leaving thousands of passengers stranded.
Kartik Aaryan, dressed in yellow, shares haldi ceremony video
Mumbai: Bollywood actor Kartik Aaryan is all set and geared up for the wedding of his younger sister, Kritika Tiwari. The family, who are in their hometown, Gwalior, for the wedding, are seen to be having a ball of a time at the occasion. On the 4th of December, Kartik shared a beautiful video starting 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 .
Renowned Foot Artist Nadeem Riyasat Ali Shaikh Performs Live in Mumbai
Mall partners with MFPA to showcase extraordinary talent and promote inclusivity
Grand finale: What Is Bigg Boss 19 winners prize money in 2025?
Mumbai: The excitement around Bigg Boss 19 has reached its peak as the show is now just two days away from its grand finale. Fans have taken over social media with predictions, polls, and heated debates about who will win the season and who will make it to the top 3. As discussions continue to 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 .
IndiGo cancels over 300 flights at Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, other airports
At least 95 flights were cancelled at the Delhi airport, 85 at the Mumbai airport, 70 at Hyderabad and 50 at Bangalore. Besides, there were cancellations at other airports, say sources
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Rahul Gandhi accuses Modi govt of blocking foreign dignitaries from meeting LoP
Ahead of President Putins India visit, Rahul Gandhi accused the government of discouraging foreign dignitaries from meeting the Leader of the Opposition. He said the long-standing tradition is being ignored by PM Modi and the MEA, calling it a sign of insecurity as key India-Russia talks begin
Mumbai: High tide of 4.86 metres expected, BMC alerts people, give these advices, check details.
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has requested people to stay away from the areas near the seas on Thursday as a high tide is most likely expected to reach 4.96 metres. The civic body has said that the high tides are expected at 11.52 pm on Thursday.
Opposition MPs protest outside Parliament over rising air pollution in Delhi
Opposition MP at Parliament winter session staged a protest outside Parliament on the fourth day of the Winter Session, wearing oxygen masks and demanding a debate on worsening air pollution in Delhi-NCR. Led by Sonia Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge, the leaders accused the Centre of inaction and urged a national health emergency
Bride tells SRK to say Bolo Zubaan Kesari, actor insulted at 2 weddings?
Mumbai: Bollywood icon Shah Rukh Khan often faces scrutiny for performing at lavish, high-profile Indian weddings. Despite being the richest Indian actor, recently joining the billionaires club with an estimated net worth of Rs 12,490 crore, SRKs appearances at such private celebrations continue to trigger mixed reactions. While some believe a superstar of his stature 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 .
Sunny and Bobby to mark Dharmendras 90th birthday at farmhouse
Sunny and Bobby Deol will honour their late father Dharmendra on his 90th birth anniversary at his Khandala farmhouse. The family plans to open the gates for fans to pay tribute. Dharmendra, who passed away on November 24 at 89, was cremated in Mumbai, followed by a memorial attended by Bollywood stars.
Worli rules: 40% of Indias ultra-luxury apartments now in Mumbais skyline
Worli has emerged as India's ultra-luxury apartment hub, accounting for 40% of the national market. Over the past two years, sales exceeding Rs 5,500 crore have been recorded, with premium apartments commanding prices up to Rs one lakh per sq ft. The area is also seeing significant commercial development, signaling its rise as Mumbai's central business district.
Thunderbirds F-16 crashes in California, pilot survives
A US Air Force Thunderbirds F-16 crashed during a training mission in California, but the pilot ejected safely and sustained non-life-threatening injuries
IndiGos prolonged, unorthodox lean manpower strategy caused disruption: FIP
Mumbai: A Pilots body Federation of Indian Pilots (FIP) has alleged that IndiGo, despite getting a two-year preparatory window before the full implementation of new flight duty and rest period norms for cockpit crew, inexplicably adopted a hiring freeze. FIP said it has urged the safety regulator, DGCA, not to approve airlines seasonal flight schedules 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 .
Now, Bihar MLAs, MLCs to receive Rs 8,300 monthly telephone allowance
Bihar has raised facilities for MLAs and MLCs, introducing a fixed Rs 8,300 monthly telephone allowance without the need for bills
Karnataka High Court dismisses expelled MP Prajwal Revanna`s bail plea
The Karnataka High Court has rejected expelled JD(S) leader and former MP Prajwal Revannas plea seeking bail in the life sentence awarded to him in a rape case. Revannas counsel argued he would not flee, but the court noted multiple cases and upheld the trial courts findings
Goods train derails at Panvel near Mumbai; railway traffic hit
Due to the derailment, the movement of trains on the Mumbai-Goa and Mumbai-Panvel-Karjat routes was affected
As chaos over mass cancellations continues, an IndiGo flight from Madinah to Hyderabad was diverted to Ahmedabad on Thursday following a bomb threat, PTI reported. PTI reported that the aircraft landed safely at Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport around 12:30 pm, and all passengers and crew were deboarded for a thorough inspection, Deputy Commissioner of Police (Zone 4) Atul Bansal said. Bansal said an email sent to IndiGo claimed a bomb had been planted on the aircraft. As Ahmedabad was the nearest airport, the pilot sought an immediate landing as a precaution. Local police rushed to the airport to assist the CISF and NDRF after receiving the alert. Nothing suspicious was found during the initial search, officials said, says the PTI report. IndiGos operational disruptions continued for a second day on Thursday, with widespread cancellations across major airports after more than 200 flights were scrapped on Wednesday amid crew shortages and a slowdown in the SITA check-in software. IndiGo hit by fresh wave of cancellations, day after scrapping over 200 flights While the airline did not share day-specific numbers, airport sources told TNIE that Delhi saw 91 cancellations (44 departures, 47 arrivals), Bengaluru around 70, Mumbai 86, and Chennai 26. Hyderabad reported 18 cancellations, with more expected through the day, prompting flyers to complain of delays stretching up to 12 hours and poor communication. Airport authorities in Jaipur, Chennai and Delhi added seating, counters and support staff to manage crowds. Aviation data earlier showed IndiGo had cancelled 1,232 flights in November, including 755 due to crew and FDTL constraints. Sources also pointed to an ongoing Emirates recruitment drive in Delhi and Mumbai, adding pressure on IndiGos staffing. IndiGo said the disruptions were caused by multiple operational challenges and that stabilisation measures will remain in place for 48 hours. The DGCA has summoned the airline today to present its mitigation plan.
Sonu Nigam rents out commercial property in Mumbai for 19L/month
Acclaimed Indian singer Sonu Nigam has leased a commercial space in Santacruz East, Mumbai, for a whopping monthly rent of 19 Lakh.
Mumbais Worli houses 40% of Indias entire ultra-luxury apartment market: Report
More than thirty ultra-luxury homes sold for 5,500 crore in two years
Russian President Vladimir Putin departs for India
Russian President Vladimir Putin has departed for his two-day state visit to India to attend the 23rd India-Russia Annual Summit. The visit, his first since the Ukraine conflict began, will include high-level talks with PM Narendra Modi, ceremonial events, and the signing of multiple agreements across trade, technology, culture.
Elgar case: After five years in jail, Hany Babu gets HC bail
The Bombay High Court granted bail to former Delhi University professor Hany Babu in the Elgar ParishadMaoist links case after over five years in custody
Bigg Boss 19: Grand finale date, time, top 3 and expected winner
Mumbai: Bigg Boss 19 has stormed into its finale week, and just when fans thought the season had finally steadied, the makers dropped a shocking mid-week twist. In a move that has set social media buzzing, Malti Chahar has been evicted from the show, officially paving the way for the top 5 finalists 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 .
MUMBAI: Maharashtra minister and BJP leader Nitesh Rane on Thursday wondered why environmentalists opposing the felling of trees in Nashik ahead of Kumbh Mela were never seen opposing the slaughter of goats on Eid. Rane's remarks came amid protests by civil society members against the Nashik civic body's plan to cut down more than 1,700 trees in the Tapovan area to build a 'Sadhu Gram' (settlement for religious leaders) ahead of the Kumbh Mela, which will begin in October 2026. The environmental activists who oppose tree felling at Tapovan in Nashik, were never seen opposing goat sacrifice. All religions equal? Rane said in a post on X. Meanwhile, the Opposition NCP (SP) Lok Sabha member from Dindori in Nashik district, Bhaskar Bhagare, expressed disappointment over the proposed tree felling. We are already witnessing erratic rains, flooding and extreme weather conditions in the last few years. In such a situation, cutting down so many trees is unacceptable, he said, adding that he has written to Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav on the issue. Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Wednesday said the government would ensure no harm to the environment. He said some people are trying to create hurdles for the Nashik Kumbh Mela, while certain individuals have suddenly become environmentalists for political reasons. Notably, actor Sayaji Shinde, a member of the Deputy CM Ajit Pawars NCP, which is part of the ruling coalition, has said he would oppose the government if it were adamant on removing the trees. Pawar on Wednesday called for a conciliatory approach to resolve the issue, saying that maintaining environmental balance is as important as development. Local Hindu organisations along with political parties have also joined the protests against the planned tree felling in the Tapovan area of Nashik. Activists of the Hindu Mahasabha recited the Hanuman Chalisa in Tapovan a few days back, while the supporters of some other Hindu organisations pasted posters with the slogan `Jai Shriram, Jai Hanuman' on the trees marked for removal by the Nashik Municipal Corporation. Some of them also invoked the local belief that Lord Ram and Sita lived in Tapovan during their exile, and called for protecting the trees for the sake of religious sentiments. School children staged demonstrations in Tapovan on Wednesday, carrying placards with pro-conservation messages. Local leaders and workers of the Congress, Shiv Sena (UBT) and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) also joined the agitation.
IndiGo cancels over 180 flights from three major airports
IndiGo cancelled more than 180 flights across Mumbai, Delhi and Bengaluru as pilot shortages linked to new duty-time norms triggered widespread disruptions
Sonia Gandhi asks govt to take action to tackle air pollution in Delhi
Carrying placards, leaders of various parties raised slogans outside the Makar Dwar of Parliament, asking the prime minister to stop making statements and take action
Bombay HC grants bail to former DU professor Hany Babu in Elgar case after five years
MUMBAI: The Bombay High Court on Thursday granted bail to former Delhi University professor Hany Babu, more than five years after his arrest in the Elgar Parishad-Maoist links case. A division bench of Justices A S Gadkari and Ranjitsinha Bhosale allowed the bail plea of Babu. The detailed order was not available yet. The HC refused the request of the National Investigation Agency (NIA) to stay the bail for enabling it to appeal before the Supreme Court. Hany Babu had sought bail primarily on the ground of prolonged incarceration without trial. His counsel, Yug Mohit Chaudhary, had also argued that the charges were yet to be framed and their discharge application was still pending before the trial court. The NIA has accused Hany Babu of being a co-conspirator in propagating Maoist activities and ideology on the instructions of leaders of the banned CPI (Maoist) organisation. He was arrested in July 2020 in the case and was lodged at the Taloja prison in Navi Mumbai. The case relates to alleged inflammatory speeches delivered at the Elgar Parishad conclave, held at Shaniwarwada in Pune on December 31, 2017, which police claimed triggered violence the next day near the Koregaon Bhima war memorial located on the city's outskirts. One person was killed and several others were injured in the violence. The case, in which more than a dozen activists and academicians had been named accused, was initially probed by the Pune police and later taken over by the NIA.
Midnight chaos at Pune Airport as flight disruptions leave passengers stranded
A major disruption at Pune Airport unfolded as IndiGos operational breakdown left aircraft grounded, parking bays clogged and passengers stranded past midnight. Eight arrivals and eight departures were cancelled, 19 flights delayed, and 11 aircraft piled up on the apron
Delhi, Mumbai, Hyderabad: Over 250 IndiGo Flights Cancelled | City-Wise List
At least 33 outbound Indigo flights are expected to be cancelled from Hyderabad on Thursday. 35 incoming flights are also likely to be cancelled.
Bhima Koregaon case: Bombay High Court grants bail to former Delhi University professor Hany Babu
A Division Bench of Justices A.S. Gadkari and Ranjitsinha R. Bhonsale directed that Hany Babu be released on a personal bond of 1 lakh with sureties
Raveena wins hearts after stopping to pick up litter at airport
Bollywood actor Raveena Tandon won hearts after a viral video showed her picking up litter at the Mumbai airport. Dressed in a red kurta-pyjama, she paused to clean up the area, earning praise from fans. Raveena will next star in Venky Atluris Suriya 46 alongside Suriya and Mam
How Drishyam 3 is rewriting biz rules
KOCHI: Filmmaker Jeethu Joseph still remembers the moment Antony Perumbavoor pulled him aside with startling news. Ive got an excellent offer -- and Im closing it, he told the filmmaker. The Rs 115-crore blockbuster of a deal from Mumbai-based Panorama Studios was finalised even before Drishyam 3 was wrapped up. For Mollywood, where rights sales typically happen after a film proves itself at the box office, this was nothing short of a revolution. Panoramas acquisition of the Malayalam rights is not about the number alone -- its about the timing, the confidence, and the structure. As Jeethu puts it, this is a first in Malayalam, if not in any regional language film industry in the country. Simply put: Antonys Aashirvad Cinemas has already pocketed the kind of profit usually made after a blockbuster run. Distribution remains with Antony, and the final say on the release date remains with the makers. But the producer is insulated the financial risk is gone. Hindi engine behind deal Why would a Bollywood studio shell out this kind of money? Partly because Panorama is also producing the Hindi iteration of Drishyam 3, featuring Ajay Devgn. But the Malayalam version will be the mothership. The agreement is clear -- the other-language versions will release only two months after the Malayalam release, Jeethu said, setting to rest speculation that the Hindi version will hit the screens first. The Hindi team is preparing to start shooting only after December 5, and Jeethu confirmed they will modify the script to suit their storytelling grammar. They cannot use several portions of the Malayalam script. They will rework itand they have sought our opinion on those changes. The deal, according to producer M Renjith, reflects the changed economics of Malayalam cinema. After L2: Empuraan, there was a realisation that a Malayalam film can collect the same money from a worldwide release as from the Indian market. That altered everything, he said. And Renjith should know. As producer of Thudarum, the Mohanlal-starrer that collected `150-crore-plus at the box office, he received only Rs 55 crore. The rest was divvied up between GST, entertainment tax, theatres share and distributors fees. Hindi studios, OTT giants, and distributors have been closely tracking Malayalam content for its novelty, realism, and high repeat value. The example he offers is telling: A small film like Eko, a mystery thriller, is now seeing reviews in Hindi media -- purely because word spread that the film was a sleeper hit. People across India are watching anything fresh and well-made. Thats our strength now, he said. Legal turning point Musthafa Zafeer O V, founder & chairman of Musthafa & Almana, a global law firm that now specialises in cinema law, said the deal also marks a legal and commercial shift. Earlier, a film had to be successful in Kerala first. Only then did Mumbai studios buy remake rights. Drishyam 3 has reversed that process. Even before shooting wrapped up, the Malayalam rights were sold for a huge amount, he said. And the most significant consequence? The Malayalam producer is now safe. The profit is locked in. They no longer have to worry about box-office performance. That headache is gone. An industry official summed it up. Malayalam cinema has become a market others study seriously. This deal proves it. The conversation at film festivals from Goas Indian Panorama to Hyderabads industry meets -- has shifted decisively towards Malayalam films, added Renjith. The road ahead With the shoot wrapped up and release plans to be announced shortly, Jeethu is careful about the speculation around Drishyam 4. Everything depends on how the audience receives the third film. Nothing is guaranteed, he said. But even before a single scene from Drishyam 3 reaches theatres, one thing is already certain: It has become the first Malayalam film to enter the Rs 350-crore club purely through rights valuation. And in doing so, it has pulled Mollywood into a new financial era one defined by national attention, aggressive buyouts, and deals once unimaginable in Keralas film industry.
Deepika Padukone, Ranveer Singh are a timeless power couple, says Orry
Mumbai: Bollywood celebrities best friend Orry, whose real name is Orhan Awatramani, has revealed why actor Ranveer Singh is probably the only man he gets jealous of. Ranveer and Deepika recreated Orrys signature hand on chest pose at a wedding in Goa. The social media influencer called it wholesome. Seeing Deepika imitate my signature VIRAL 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 .
IndiGo Cancels Over 180 Flights From 3 Major Airports
Mumbai, Dec 4: Domestic carrier IndiGo has cancelled over 180 flights from three major airports on Thursday, as the Gurugram-based airline struggles to secure the required crew to operate its flights in the wake of new flight-duty and rest-period norms for pilots. IndiGo has cancelled over 180 flights on Thursday at three airports-Mumbai, Delhi and Bengaluru, a source said. While the number of cancellations at Mumbai airport stands at 86 (41 arrivals and 45 departures) for the day, at Bengaluru, [] The post IndiGo Cancels Over 180 Flights From 3 Major Airports appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Bengal SIR: Nearly 50 lakh voters flagged for possible deletion from voter list
Around 50 lakh names have been identified for possible deletion from West Bengals voters list during the Election Commissions ongoing Special Intensive Revision
SPR Construction Private Limited (SPR) has secured Rs. 750 crore of investments from funds managed by Oaktree Capital Management, L.P. (Oaktree), one of the worlds leading alternative investment managers, with USD 209 billion in assets under management. This investment marks a major milestone for SPR City - Chennais largest integrated township - and reinforces global investor confidence in the projects strong fundamentals. Oaktree Capital Invests Rs. 750 Crore in Market of India at SPR City, Boosting Chennai's Largest Township The funds will accelerate the completion of SPRs flagship developments: The Market of India, and The Mall of Madras, together expected to redefine not only Chennai but also Southern Indias Shopping and Trade Landscape. This investment is projected to unlock value for 3.5 million sq. ft. of commercial assets, mainly covering: Mall of Madras Coming with 6-Screen Cinema & over 300+ Branded Stores Market of India comprising 3000+ units serving categories like Gems & Jewellery, Electronincs, Building material, Textile & Acessories, Imported items, Packed foods & Multiple commodities This investment is a very small fraction of the asset value expected to be unlocked in the next 812 months. This funding also allows full repayment of existing Altico Capital debt on the project. Combined, the two assets will form the largest multi-commodity trade and shopping destination across South Asia (SAARC nations). As per trends, any commercial place generates direct employment for one person and indirect employment for three people for every 100 sq. ft. With this analogy, 3.5 million sq. ft. of Market of India and Mall combined will generate direct employment for 35,000 people and indirect employment for over 100,000 people, thus transforming the socio-economic landscape of not only North Chennai but the entire Southern India, in terms of trade and shopping. Why Oaktree Invested Oaktrees decision follows extensive due diligence conducted by leading global advisors including Deloitte (financial & tax), AZB Partners (legal & title), Knight Frank (technical & cost), and Planmaxx (mall advisory & feasibility). The key factors influencing the investment include: Strong asset coverage and high sales visibility The rapidly rising prominence of the Perambur Mill area, located just 4 km from Chennai Central drawing parallels to Mumbais Lower Parel mill transformation SPRs leadership in delivering high-rise and integrated township developments in Chennai SPR has previously raised capital from JM Financial, Piramal, and LIC Housing, all of which have been fully repaid due to the projects robust revenue generation. The partnership with Oaktree further enhances SPRs credibility with institutional investors, lenders, and homebuyers, ensuring timely delivery of the next phase of SPR City. With over 55% of retail space already leased and strong progress across residential and commercial components, SPR City is poised to emerge as the transformative growth hub of North Chennai. www.sprindia.com .
Mumbai to witness 4.96m high tide; people advised to stay away from seashore
High tides exceeding 4 metres have been forecast between December 4 and 7
Remains of last Thai hostage from 2023 Gaza attack returned
Nikorndej Balankura, the ministry`s spokesperson, said that Sudhisak`s family had been notified. He added that Sudhisak was killed on the day of the attack, and his body was taken into Gaza
US orders H-1B, H-4 visa applicants to make social media public profiles
The US has ordered H-1B and H-4 visa applicants to keep all social media profiles public for enhanced vetting, expanding its immigration scrutiny under the Trump administration
Minor boy missing from Akola found in Pandharpur after 21-day search
The boy, a resident of the Khadan police station area in Akola city, had left home on the evening of November 11 without informing anyone, reportedly after being scolded by his parents
Rupee slumps 28 paise to 90.43 against US dollar in early trade
Mumbai, Dec 4 (PTI) The rupee slumped 28 paise to an all-time low of 90.43 against the US dollar in early trade on Thursday, amid substantial foreign institutional investor outflows and restrained intervention from the Reserve Bank of India. Forex traders said that restrained central bank intervention ahead of the crucial Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) decision and significant dollar demand from importers have exerted persistent downward pressure on the local currency. At the interbank foreign exchange market, the rupee opened at 90.36. It slipped further to a record low of 90.43 against the greenback in initial deals, registering a loss
Mumbai Man Arrested For Slitting Sleeping Daughters Neck Over Suspicion Of Wife's Affair
The 14-year-old girl has got five stitches on her neck. Both mother and daughter are undergoing treatment.
IndiGo hit by fresh wave of cancellations, day after scrapping over 200 flights
Disruptions to IndiGo's operations continued on Thursday as the carrier cancelled services across several airports, a day after it scrapped more than 200 flights and delayed many others amid a nationwide crew shortage. As many as 33 outbound and 35 inbound IndiGo flights are expected to be cancelled from Hyderabad on Thursday, according to sources at Rajiv Gandhi International Airport. More than 30 flights scheduled to depart from Delhi were also cancelled early Thursday, while Bengaluru airport said 73 IndiGo services were scrubbed and several flights were dropped in Mumbai as well. IndiGo cancelled 19 flights from Hyderabad on Wednesday. We have been at Hyderabad Airport from yesterday at 6:00 PM until today at 9:00 AMover 12 hourswith no action taken by IndiGo regarding the Pune flight. This situation has caused significant inconvenience, a netizen said in a post on Thursday. Total chaos at Hyderabad airport today... flights delayed 12+ hours. To not give accommodation, they kept pushing it by just 2 more hours every single time for 12 hours. Same excuse: crew is coming soon. Unacceptable, another flyer said. The RGAI in a statement on Wednesday said some IndiGo flights at the airport have been impacted due to airline-related technology and operational issues, resulting in delays and cancellations. Requesting the passengers to contact IndiGo's customer service team directly for the latest updates on flight status, the airport, however, said operations at RGIA remain normal. The airline, which operates over 2,200 flights daily, has scored a mere 35% on the punctuality front in operations on December 2 (Tuesday), reveals data released by the Ministry of Civil Aviation. This is the worst score among all the leading airlines assessed. An official release from the aviation regulator, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) on Tuesday said a total of 1,232 flights had been cancelled by Indigo in November with 755 of them cancelled due to crew and Flight Duty Time Limitation (FDTL) constraints. Sources The New Indian Express spoke to stated that Indigo is facing a severe shortage of both cockpit and cabin crew and said it is due to a massive recruitment drive by international airline Emirates at Delhi and Mumbai this week. However, Indigo attributed the significant disruption to multiple reasons, including unforeseen operational challenges. Pilots say IndiGo's pay freeze, winter route expansion without new hires caused current woes
PM Modi: Highlights the success of project Cheetah, invites tourists to India
Prime Minister Narendra Modi celebrated International Cheetah Day by praising the success of Project Cheetah and inviting wildlife enthusiasts worldwide to visit India to witness the growing cheetah population
AIADMK MP C Ve Shanmugam says he was target of digital arrest scam
AIADMK MP C Ve Shanmugam reported a digital arrest scam after receiving threatening calls from individuals impersonating Mumbai police. The callers falsely accused him of terrorism and claimed 17 criminal cases were pending against him. Shanmugam, targeted while en route to Parliament, has requested a CBI investigation into the incident.
The Oval Invincibles will be rebranded as MI London from 2026 after Reliance Industries acquires a 49% stake in the franchise. Surrey retains 51%. Both men's and women's teams will carry the MI brand, bringing the Mumbai Indians' global legacy to The Hundred in England.
Pine Labs is more than a POS terminal company; software services now account for 71% of revenue
Over the years, the Mumbai-based payments company's has evolved from a hardware provider to a software and services platform.
Why Hindi becomes a flashpoint on Mumbai locals? Teen's death sparks big political storm
A 19-year-old student's alleged suicide after being assaulted on a Mumbai local train for speaking Hindi has ignited a political firestorm. Tensions over language, exacerbated by crowded commutes and nativist politics, have boiled over on the city's suburban railway network, leading to a heated debate and protests.
PM Modi to host private dinner for Russian President Vladimir Putin
Boosting defence ties, insulating India-Russia trade from external pressure and exploring cooperation in small modular reactors are set to be the focus of the summit meeting between PM Modi and Putin on Friday that is expected to be closely watched by Western capitals
