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'Smit's courageous act will motivate aspiring pilots': Capt Machchhar's family
Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 3 (IANS) Relatives of Captain Smit Machchhar on Saturday said that the way he saved 170 lives on board flydubai flight FZ1073, despite being attacked by his co-pilot, will serve as motivation for aspiring pilots. Kishorbhai Machchhar, uncle of Captain Machchhar, said that though he has not spoken to his nephew, he has got to know from the latter's father that the pilot is now stable. I will go to meet him at his home in Dubai once he is discharged from the hospital...we just want him to come home, then we will have a grand celebration, he told IANS. Further, the pilot's uncle said that the incident has conveyed a message to the world, aviation is not just a glamorous sector. The foremost priority is the safety of passengers...Smit's courageous act will serve as a motivation for aspiring pilots, he said. On Friday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke on a video call to Captain Smit Machchhar, where the latter told him that he kept chanting 'Hanuman Chalisa' while fighting off the attacker co-pilot. The pilot's aunt, Sonal Machchhar, recalled that the parents played 'Hanuman Chalisa' while putting the Machchhar siblings to sleep during their childhood. Speaking to IANS, she said: Since their childhood, we would play the Hanuman Chalisa while putting the children to sleep at night. In the morning, everyone would seek blessings at the temple built inside the house. Hanuman Chalisa is also kept in our temple. This is how all the children have grown up. Sonal added that Smit Machchhar, along with his cousin brother (her son), was initially expected to join the family's textile business. The pilot's cousin also works at flydubai airline. They were also pursuing education accordingly. But one day, both of them came and said that they wanted to pursue aviation. Though we were surprised at first, we then supported them. They studied in New Zealand and have progressed so well, she said. Regarding meeting with the Maharashtra Chief Minister, she said: Devendra Fadnavis ji reassured us, praying for Smit's speedy recovery. He also told us to contact him if we needed anything. Smit Machchhar's cousin sister Pooja Ganatra said that though the news regarding her cousin was all over television and social media on the day of the incident, the family was not sure whether the pilot was on the same flight or not. My (biological) brother is also in flydubai. He received a call that Smit was injured. He called me, and that is how I came to know about it. Obviously, the family was very disturbed. I went and informed his parents and my parents as well, took care of them and sent Smits parents to Dubai, where the family met him. He is stable now, she told IANS. Ganatra, who is the Centre Head of FlyBy Aviation Academy in Mumbai, called her cousin brother's courageous act a proud moment for the world. Certainly, this is a moment of pride for the entire world, but as a family, it is a very emotional moment for us. We will only pray that he recovers at the earliest and hope that he returns home soon. He also greatly respects Narendra Modi ji...while speaking to him, he also became very emotional, she said.
CJP protest at Shivaji Park: FIR registered against organisers, 400-500 unidentified persons
Mumbai police filed an FIR against the Cockroach Janta Party and 400 to 500 unidentified persons. This action followed a protest at Shivaji Park on October 2. The protest aimed to demand the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. The charges include unlawful assembly and disobedience of lawful orders, according to police officials. Currently, no arrests have been made, and the investigation is ongoing.
NHRC orders probe into mobilisation of minors at Mumbai protest
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 3 (IANS) The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has taken cognisance of complaints alleging the use and mobilisation of minor children during the protest held in Mumbai on October 2 and their subsequent exposure through photographs and videos circulated on social media. A Bench presided over by Member Priyank Kanoongo has issued notices to the Mumbai Police Commissioner; Maharashtras Department of Women and Child Development; social media platform X; and the Union Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), directing them to take immediate action and submit Action Taken Reports (ATRs) within one week. The action has been initiated under Section 12 of the Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993, which empowers the NHRC to inquire into alleged violations of human rights. The apex human rights body observed that the allegations prima facie raise serious concerns relating to the dignity, safety, privacy, protection and possible exploitation of children. According to the complaints filed by Sewa Nyaya Utthan Foundation and another organisation, posts on X allegedly depicted a young child being held above a crowd carrying the National Flag and a placard, while slogans were being raised and several persons recorded the child on mobile phones. The complaints alleged that children were involved by persons associated with the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP), and sought examination of the role of organisers, coordinators, accompanying adults and every person who allegedly brought, prompted, encouraged, facilitated or mobilised the participation of minors in the gathering. The complaints also referred to purported group and chat discussions concerning the planning and coordination of the protest, where the participation of minors was allegedly discussed in advance. It was specifically alleged that discussions took place regarding the involvement of minors on the premise that police may not detain them, raising concerns over whether their status as children was consciously sought to be used to avoid, restrict or discourage lawful police action. The material referred to Ajinkya Shinde, Abhijit Dipke, Saurav Das and other persons, whose respective roles, communications and coordination in relation to the alleged planning, mobilisation or facilitation of participation of minors have been directed to be independently verified on the basis of the complete digital trail and other evidence. The NHRC observed that the issue was not confined to the mere presence of children at a public gathering and said the allegations, if established, could indicate planned mobilisation or instrumental use of minors with knowledge of their age and vulnerability. It further said the allegations raised concerns requiring immediate examination under the child-protection and criminal-law framework, including Sections 75 and 83(2) of the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015. The NHRC has directed the Mumbai Police Commissioner to examine the entire video, photographic, social-media and other digital material concerning the incident and register an FIR wherever commission of cognisable offences is disclosed, followed by investigation strictly in accordance with law. The police have also been directed to ascertain how the child or children came to be involved in the gathering and identify the organisers, coordinators, accompanying adults, parents or guardians and every person who brought, prompted, encouraged, facilitated or otherwise caused their participation in the gathering, sloganeering or related activities. The apex human rights body has further directed the police to obtain, preserve and forensically examine material relating to the alleged group and chat discussions, including identification of creators, administrators and relevant participants, besides preserving messages, timestamps and other electronic records. The police have also been asked to specifically ascertain whether participation of minors was planned in advance and whether any discussion took place about their involvement on the premise that police may not detain them. The roles and communications of Ajinkya Shinde, Abhijit Dipke, Saurav Das and others are also to be examined, with the NHRC directing that responsibility be determined strictly on the basis of evidence collected during investigation. The police have been asked to examine the applicability of Sections 75 and 83(2) of the Juvenile Justice Act, including the role of persons having actual charge or control over the children and any adult or group found to have used children in circumstances attracting the provisions. The NHRC also directed the police to examine the digital dimension of the incident and identify persons or accounts which posted, uploaded, coordinated, circulated, promoted or otherwise used photographs or videos of the children. The authorities have been directed to secure and preserve the complete digital evidentiary trail, including original videos and photographs, group or chat communications, posts, reposts, URLs, post IDs, account particulars, timestamps and relevant metadata. The NHRC directed that necessary preservation and disclosure requests be issued to social media platform X and other concerned intermediaries so that relevant evidence is not deleted, altered or rendered unavailable. The identified children have been directed to be produced before the competent Child Welfare Committee (CWC), with the CWC and District Child Protection Unit (DCPU) asked to assess their circumstances and ensure necessary counselling, psychosocial support, care, protection and rehabilitation. The NHRC has directed the Mumbai Police Commissioner to submit a comprehensive ATR within one week, detailing the status of the FIR and investigation, verification of alleged prior planning and group-chat discussions concerning minors, persons and organisers identified, the roles of the individuals named in the complaint, social-media accounts identified, action under the Juvenile Justice Act and other applicable laws, preservation of electronic evidence and child-protection measures undertaken. Meanwhile, media platform X has been directed to preserve the complete digital evidentiary trail relating to the concerned content and accounts, including account particulars, URLs, post IDs, timestamps, registration and login details, IP information and relevant metadata. It has also been asked to provide particulars of the concerned accounts and content, including whether the material has been removed, restricted or disabled and the date and basis of any such action. The NHRC has further directed X to explain how the content involving children was permitted to be uploaded, hosted and disseminated and whether its child-safety, content-moderation and reporting mechanisms were applied at the relevant stage. The platform has also been directed to disclose the moderation and enforcement action subsequently taken and furnish preserved records and requisite account or content information to the investigating agency upon lawful requisition. The Secretary, MeitY, has been directed to examine X's compliance with the Information Technology Act, 2000 and applicable IT Rules, 2021, particularly obligations relating to due diligence, child safety, grievance redressal, preservation of information and assistance to law-enforcement agencies. The MeitY has also been asked to examine whether applicable child-safety and content-moderation safeguards were duly applied and whether any failure of statutory due diligence is disclosed. The NHRC directed MeitY to ensure preservation of the complete digital evidentiary trail and examine the concerned accounts and any coordinated or repeated dissemination or use of children through such content. It further directed that where any violation or failure of statutory due diligence is established, appropriate action be taken against the intermediary and/or concerned accounts strictly in accordance with law. The Principal Secretary, Maharashtra Women and Child Development Department, has been directed to ensure rescue, care and protection of the children in accordance with the Juvenile Justice Act. The NHRC has directed all concerned authorities to protect the identity, privacy, dignity and best interests of the children throughout the proceedings and ensure that no action pursuant to the notice results in further unnecessary exposure or dissemination of their identity.
Saba Pataudi shares major throwback from Kareena Kapoor's 'size zero' days
Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 3 (IANS) Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan's sister Saba Pataudi took a trip down memory lane and shared a major throwback from sister-in-law Kareena Kapoor's 'size zero' days. On Saturday, Saba posted a couple of old photos on her official IG. In one of the pics, Saba was seen relaxing on a deck chair, with Bebo next to her, effortlessly flaunting her toned physique, most likely from her 'Tashan' days. Chilling out! (sic), Saba captioned the post. Kareena left everyone pleasantly shocked with her 'size zero' during the making of her 2008 release 'Tashan', co-starring Saif Ali Khan and Akshay Kumar. If the reports are to be believed, Bebo reduced her weight from about 68 kg to 48 kg using a combination of yoga and a dedicated diet plan. Kareena's massive transformation became one of the most talked-about fitness trends in Bollywood, which remains a topic of discussion even today. Contrary to what everyone believes, Bebo has repeatedly claimed that she did not starve herself to achieve 'size zero'. Kareena said that she enjoyed her favourite foods, including parathas, while on her journey to achieving that toned physique. Meanwhile, the album published by Saba also included a picture of her with her niece and nephew, Sara Ali Khan and Ibrahim Ali Khan. Saba and Saif's mother, Sharmila Tagore, can also be seen in the photo. The caption for the pic went, Before the party ...with the Munchkins! (sic) We could also see the evergreen 'diva' Sharmila Tagore doing a yoga pose, lying on a mat in the sun with curlers in her hair. Saba's latest post also had her posing with other members of the Pataudi family, like sister Soha Ali Khan, brother Saif Ali Khan, Sara Ali Khan, Ibrahim Ali Khan, brother-in-law Kunal Khemu, and neice Inaaya Naumi Khemu. Saba is extremely active on social media and keeps treating the netizens to such precious family moments with her loved ones.
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Case filed against CJP supporters over unauthorised gathering at Mumbai's Shivaji Park
Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 3 (IANS) A case has been registered on Saturday against supporters of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) for holding an unauthorised gathering, raising slogans and making announcements at the Shivaji Park in Mumbai. According to Mumbai Police, around 400 to 500 unidentified supporters and protesters, including CJP members Ajinkya Shinde, Pranay Ahire, Ashutosh Ranka, Abhijeet Dipke, Saurav Das, Afreen Nawaz, Soumya Korde, Ankit Bhardwaj, Vijay Malangi and Yogesh Ingale, gathered without permission at Gate number 6 of Shivaji Park grounds, in front of the Meenatai Thackeray Memorial in Dadar West. The gathering reportedly took place between 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. within the jurisdiction of the Shivaji Park police station. Police said the protesters gathered on a public road and raised slogans creating a law and order situation. Loudspeakers were also reportedly installed without the required permission. Following the incident, the Shivaji Park police registered a case against the concerned persons under Sections 189(2) and 223 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), along with Sections 37(1), 37(3) and 135 of the Maharashtra Police Act. On Friday, the CJP had launched its 'Jail Bharo' protest, demanding the immediate resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, amid reports of purported differences within the Election Commission. Despite heavy police deployment and the denial of formal permission to hold the protest at Shivaji Park, thousands of citizens and supporters reportedly gathered at the venue. Slogans targeting the Central government and the Election Commission were raised during the demonstration. The protest, described by organisers as 'Season 2' of their movement, was held despite the Mumbai Police denying permission. Security personnel were deployed in large numbers, while barricades were erected across parts of the Dadar area. The demonstration also received support from public figures, intellectuals and Bollywood personalities, who attended the event and spoke about the importance of voting rights and democratic institutions. Among those present were actors Shabana Azmi and Naseeruddin Shah, as well as musician Vishal Dadlani. The personalities who attended the gathering reiterated the importance of protecting voting rights and democratic institutions. Actor Prakash Raj also extended his support through a recorded visual message, urging citizens to safeguard democratic values. Addressing the gathering, CJP founder Abhijit Dipke had criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis. Dipke formally launched the 'Jail Bharo' call and said that peaceful assembly in defence of voting rights was a fundamental constitutional right. He also challenged the Maharashtra Chief Minister over police warnings against unlawful assembly. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, you spoke about putting us in jail for just three days. Had you said three months, the whole of Mumbai would have been brought to a complete standstill, Dipke said.
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D-Mart Q2FY27: Revenue rises 18.4% to 19,206 crore; store count at 518
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Actress Nushrratt Bharucchas joyful trip in Bali ended in a nightmare. As per reports, she suffered an accident and injured her spine. She was rushed to a hospital and kept under observation before being flown back to Mumbai, where she will undergo surgery.
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'If Gyanesh Kumar...': CJP's Dipke Announces Oct 10 Delhi Protest Against CEC | Jantar Mantar 2.0
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Shabana Azmi joined the Cockroach Janta Partys (CJP) Jail Bharo Andolan at Mumbais Shivaji Park on Friday, October 2. The protest was organised over concerns surrounding the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, with the organisation demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. The gathering also saw the participation of several personalities from the film and music industries, including Naseeruddin Shah, Vishal Dadlani, filmmaker Vishal Bhardwaj and singer Rekha Bhardwaj. Speaking to reporters before taking the stage, Shabana highlighted the importance of voting rights and said that any attempt to take away that right should be met through democratic means. She said, Voting is our right. If anyone tries to take away our right to vote, we will do what is necessary through democratic means. Addressing the gathering later, the actor spoke about the importance of citizens raising their voices when their names are removed from electoral rolls. She said, A very, very warm greeting to all of you. Since I am from Mumbai, seeing all of you present here in such large numbers brings me immense happiness. Our vote is our right, it is our voice, we have been hearing this since childhood. But when our right is snatched away from us, when our names are removed from the electoral rolls, what will we do? We will protest. This is our right. Today, look around and see how far your eyes can reach, this is the victory of democracy. Because we have recognised our own strength, and we have realised that we do not have to tolerate anything wrong, because this is our country, our Constitution has given us this right. So, many congratulations to all of you, she added. #WATCH | Maharashtra | Veteran actress Shabana Azmi joins the CJP protest at Mumbais Shivaji Park against the Election Commission. pic.twitter.com/Q9vVzrkS4O ANI (@ANI) October 2, 2026 The CJP has been opposing the SIR exercise and has been calling for Gyanesh Kumar to step down as Chief Election Commissioner. The organisation held the Mumbai gathering despite Mumbai Police denying permission for the protest. Heavy police deployment and barricades were put in place around Shivaji Park as a large crowd gathered at the venue. Reports on the size of the gathering varied, with police estimates later putting the number in the thousands. Naseeruddin Shah was also present at the protest and met CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke. A video shared by Dipke showed the two embracing. During their interaction, Shah told him, I want to thank you, while Dipke responded that he was a huge fan of the veteran actor. Shah then said, I knew you were here. I am a huge fan of yours. Whatever you are doing, please continue doing that. Vishal Dadlani and Vishal Bhardwaj were among the other film personalities seen at the gathering. Actor Prakash Raj also extended his support through a video message, speaking about democracy, citizenship and the ongoing SIR controversy. Meanwhile, Shabanas husband and lyricist Javed Akhtar reacted to criticism over the protest and concerns about noise pollution at Shivaji Park. In a post on X, he questioned whether similar objections would be raised when political parties hold rallies at the same venue. The CJP has maintained that its agitation is independent and has said it will not join the Oppositions separate October 6 protest against the Election Commission. Also Read : EXCLUSIVE: Husne Shabnam on acting in Lust Stories 3 and coaching Alia Bhatt, Shabana Azmi in Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani: Alia is a superstar and a sweetheart; reveals, Though I was a dialect coach, I still had a vanity van for myself; I was STUNNED
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Sanjay Raut predicts Cabinet reshuffle by early 2027, calls for CEC's resignation
Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 3 (IANS) Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut on Saturday predicted major political developments at the Centre within the next three months, claiming the BJP-led government could be compelled to undertake a significant Cabinet reshuffle by January-February next year. Demanding the immediate resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, Raut at a press conference here announced a massive joint protest march on October 4 led by Uddhav Thackeray and Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray. The high-stakes rally, backed by the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) and broader opposition factions, he said, signals a rare show of unity between the estranged Thackeray cousins against the Election Commission of India (ECI). Claiming that the nations political tides have turned since mid-September, Raut asserted that internal friction within the BJP and the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) has severely weakened the government. Warning the government against suppressing dissent, he stated that arbitrary police action or force would fail to stop public protests, declaring, Whether it is batons or bullets, they cannot stop us. Pointing to alleged discrepancies in election administration and voter roll updates, Raut demanded the immediate resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, accusing the ECI of bias. Detailing logistics for the protest march, Raut announced that the route was adjusted due to technical bottlenecks along the original stretch. The morcha will start at 11 a.m. from Metro Cinema and conclude at the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation headquarters. He said it will be followed by a public rally. Uddhav Thackeray (Shiv Sena UBT) & Raj Thackeray (MNS) will lead the march, which has been supported by Congress, NCP (SP), Peasants and Workers Party (PWP), & Left Front. Raut confirmed that senior opposition figures, including Sharad Pawar and Supriya Sule, were consulted during coalition discussions. He urged all democratic forces and citizens to join the march, characterising it as a critical movement to safeguard democratic institutions from state overreach.
IIT-Bombay suicide case: Maha Congress leaders meet Sahil Wakode's family
Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 3 (IANS) Maharashtra Congress in-charge Sirivella Prasad and Maharashtra Congress State President Harshwardhan Sapkal met with the family of IIT-Bombay student Sahil Wakode, who committed suicide due to alleged caste discrimination, at the Shanti Ashram. During the meeting, Sahil Wakode's family discussed the matter in detail with Congress leaders. All India Congress Committee Secretary B.M. Sandeep, Rehana Chishti, U.B. Venkatesh, and Mumbai Congress President and MP Varsha Gaikwad, among other leaders, were present. This comes just two days after Mumbai Congress Youth President Zeenat Shabrin met with Sahil Wakode's family. Last month, Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi spoke to Sahil Wakode's family over the phone and assured them of his support in their pursuit of justice. Gandhi expressed solidarity with the family and assured them of all possible support in seeking justice for Sahil. Later on September 24, Varsha Gaikwad visited Azad Maidan to meet Sahil Wakode's father, who began a sit-in protest demanding action against those responsible for his son's death. Meanwhile, the Mumbai Crime Branch has recorded the statement of Professor Suryanarayan Doolla. The professor was questioned for approximately eight hours, during which his statement was recorded. He denied all allegations levelled against him. Wakode's parents had said in their police complaint that Professor Doolla had harassed their son. Acting on the allegations, the Crime Branch questioned the professor about the events leading up to Wakode's death and his interactions with the student. During the interrogation, Professor Doolla denied all the allegations levelled against him, according to sources. The Mumbai Crime Branch is also expected to summon IIT-Bombay Director Shireesh Kedare soon to record his statement as part of the ongoing investigation. Meanwhile, the police are examining CCTV footage from the examination hall to gather crucial information about the events and activities preceding Wakode's death. The Crime Branch has so far recorded statements from around 50 people, including Wakode's parents and classmates, as part of its probe. CCTV footage from September 18 reportedly showed Professor Doolla pulling Wakode aside after allegedly catching him using a mobile phone during an examination. Following Wakode's death, IIT-Bombay had said that the student had uploaded the question paper on ChatGPT to seek answers. The institute had also stated that no disciplinary action was taken against him in connection with the incident. Wakode's father, Ravindra Wakode, had claimed that his son told him about being discriminated against by Professor Doolla. My son had told me about this discrimination, but I told him that it is difficult to secure admission to IIT and advised him to bear with it, he had told reporters. Mumbai Police subsequently registered a case of abetment to suicide based on a complaint lodged by Wakode's father. The IIT-Bombay faculty, however, came out in support of Professor Doolla, stating that he was being targeted for merely performing his professional duties. The student indulged in malpractice during the examination. Prof Doolla reported the matter to the head of the department. If a professor is being vilified just for discharging his duties, then it is a problem for the entire teaching community in the country, said Prof Rajkumar Pant, chief of the IIT-Bombay Faculty Forum.
Noel Tata demands video, minutes of N. Chandrasekaran reappointment meeting: Report
Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 3 (IANS) Noel Tata, Chairman of Tata Trusts, has written to the Tata Sons Board questioning the procedures followed at its September board meeting that reappointed N Chandrasekaran as executive chairman, a report said, citing people familiar with the matter. Noel asked the board for the minutes, the video recording of the meeting, and questioned post facto legal opinions and the basis on which they were sought, according to NDTV Profit. Noel, in an email dated September 30, said Chandrasekarans reappointment was not listed on the meeting agenda and was instead raised under a Debrief by NRC head. He had previously denied any resolution being passed at the September 17 board meeting. Tata Trusts, the groups majority shareholder, has described the board resolution reappointing Chandrasekaran for a third term as illegal and a legal nullity. The strongly worded statement from the trust said that Noel, also a nominee director on the Tata Sons board, voted against the reappointment during the highly charged meeting. Tata Sons had cited legal opinions from former Chief Justice of India Uday Umesh Lalit and former Supreme Court judge BN Srikrishna supporting its decision to reappoint N Chandrasekaran as executive chairman for another five-year term. Both judges described the resolution as validly passed as the casting vote satisfied Article 121's requirements when directors appointed under Article 104(B) were equally divided, the reports said. Tata Trusts maintained that both nominee directors needed to support the reappointment and cited the opinion from former Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud as supporting its position. Tata Sons' Articles of Association, particularly provisions governing nominee directors and the chairman's casting vote formed the basis of the dispute. Venu Srinivasan, the other Tata Trusts nominee director supported Chandrasekarans reappointment while Chandrasekaran recused himself as independent director Harish Manwani presided over the discussion. The resolution was passed through the presiding chairman's casting vote.
Maharashtra: Two tremors hit Hingoli within hours, no casualties reported
The first tremor, measuring 3.3 magnitude, was recorded at around 7.46 am, according to the district disaster management cell. Its epicentre was located at a depth of 7 km in Gadhala village of Aundha Nagnath tehsil
Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 3 (IANS) Megastar Amitabh Bachchan shared a new picture of himself running on the sets of Kaun Banega Crorepati 18, days after revealing that he had injured his knee during the show's shoot. The black-and-white picture shared by the actor shows the veteran star in his KBC special attire, running towards the camera as the iconic Kaun Banega Crorepati set can be seen in the background. Sharing the picture on his blog, Bachchan wrote, ... much to do yet not done .. He followed it with the Hindi caption, which translated in English reads as, Bass daudte rehna chahiye The actor then added, And love and gratitude. The picture comes shortly after Amitabh Bachchan revealed on KBC 18 that he had slipped and fallen while shooting, injuring his left knee. The 83-year-old actor, who generally delivers his opening monologue on the show, standing at the centre of the stage, appeared seated during the episode and explained that he was experiencing some difficulty standing because of the injury. He however continued hosting the show and said he would stand while interacting with contestants. His latest photograph of himself running on the KBC set comes amid the attention surrounding his knee injury. It also highlights the actor's thorough professionalism. Amitabh Bachchan was also seen attending an event in Mumbai on October 2, just days after speaking about the injury, and was photographed walking without assistance. This is not the first time in recent months that a cryptic post by the legendary actor has led to concern among his fans. In July, the actor had written a blog post containing references to being in hospital in a surgery and in the ICU, followed by a mention of a difficult period after returning home. The post was hugely interpreted as an update about his own health. Soon, Amitabh Bachchan clarified that he had not undergone surgery and was doing fine. He explained that his post had been misunderstood and that the reference to surgery, ICU and recovery was actually an analogy about the difficult period following a champion's defeat, in reference to footballer Lionel Messi and Argentina's loss.
Mumbai lake levels: Citys seven lakes at 95.84 per cent on Saturday
The combined storage stood at 95.84 per cent of the total useful live storage capacity of 14,47,363 ML. Among the seven reservoirs, Vihar Lake was at 100 per cent of its live storage capacity, while Middle Vaitarna stood at 99.53 per cent
Sahil Wakode's father denied permission to protest at Azad Maidan, plans IIT Bombay visit
Mumbai weather update: Hot conditions likely as temperature reaches 35 degrees
According to the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) tide forecast, the city will witness a high tide at 4.04 pm, with waves reaching 3.25 metres. A low tide is expected at 10.15 pm, measuring 1.30 metres
75-Year-Old Man Dies Of Heart Attack While Attending CJP Protest At Mumbai
A Thane resident who travelled to Shivaji Park for the CJP protest developed chest pain and later died during treatment at a nearby hospital.
Mankind Pharma to give Rs 1 crore to Flydubai hero Capt Smit Machchhar, family
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut on Saturday said opposition parties were preparing for a major joint march in Mumbai against the Election Commission of India, saying that discussions had taken place between Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray and Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray over the route of the proposed protest. Raut said the route of the march had been changed from the one decided earlier after it was found to be inconvenient. He said the Shetkari Kamgar Paksha (Peasants and Workers Party), Nationalist Congress Party, Congress, and Left parties had extended their support to the protest. Raj Thackeray and Uddhav Thackeray have discussed it. We saw the agitation at Shivaji Park yesterday and there was considerable anger among the people. The Shetkari Kamgar Paksha has also announced its support. The Nationalist Congress Party has also extended support. Congress and Left parties are also with us, Raut said. He said the development reflected preparations...
75-Year-Old Dies Of Heart Attack During CJP Protest At Mumbai's Shivaji Park
The Shivaji Park police station official identified the victim as Gopalakrishna Subbaiya Pillai, a resident of Dosti West County (B Wing) in neighbouring Thane.
From Allegations To Celebrities Joining Protesters: What We Know About The CJP Protest
Thousands assembled peacefully at Mumbai's Shivaji Park under the CJP banner, issuing a firm ultimatum for the Chief Election Commissioner's resignation by 10 October while authorities exercised strategic restraint.
SCI to help India achieve ambition of becoming top shipping nation: Sonowal
India is no longer content to only own ships but is determined to build them domestically, Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal said, stressing that the country's largest commercial shipping company SCI will help India achieve its ambition of becoming a top shipping nation. The shipping minister also said the company was expecting its Profit After Tax (PAT) to surpass Rs 2,000 crore this fiscal from 1,352.92 crore on a standalone basis in the financial year ended March 2026. Addressing the 65th anniversary celebrations of the Shipping Corporation of India (SCI) at the Cruise Terminal at Mumbai Port on Friday evening, Sonowal also called on the Navratna PSU to take a leading role in India's drive toward self-reliant, globally competitive shipbuilding and maritime capacity. Founded in 1961 as a liner shipping company with 19 vessels, SCI has grown into a diversified maritime enterprise operating 58 vessels totalling 5.26 million deadweight tonnage (DWT). The company's operations now spa
Bitcoin and Ethereum: Five Key Steps for Investors to Navigate the Next Phase
NewsVoir Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 3: Bitcoin and Ethereum have entered October with a broadly stable market structure, but neither has confirmed a decisive breakout. Bitcoin traded between approximately USD83,020 and USD83,775 during the period before settling near USD83,461. Ethereum performed slightly better, rising from around USD2,658 to USD2,689. The market is not displaying widespread fear, but investors remain selective because interest rates and US Treasury yields are still elevated. Here is a five-step guide to understanding what may happen next. Watching whether global liquidity improves The wider macroeconomic environment provides an important backdrop to recent crypto-market movements. Softer US inflation, weaker job openings and lower consumer confidence have reduced expectations of an immediate Federal Reserve rate increase, while China
When Will Monsoon End In Mumbai? IMD Withdrawal Date, October Heat And Indias Rainfall Outlook
Here's when IMD expects monsoon withdrawal from Mumbai, when October heat may intensify, and what the rainfall outlook says for India.
Actors Shabana Azmi and Naseeruddin Shah were among film and music personalities attending CJP's Shivaji Park protest on Friday against the Election Commission and SIR. Azmi said voting was a democratic right and opposed removing eligible voters from rolls.
Mumbai police question IIT-Bombay professor Doolla for 10 hours over student Sahil Wakodes death
Professor Suryanarayana Doolla, who denied all charges during questioning, faces allegations of harassment and caste-based discrimination from the family of student Sahil Wakode
Navpreet Singh deported from Trkiye, Amit Shah calls it historic milestone
Modi govt has achieved a historic milestone by securing the deportation of hardened narco-trafficking kingpin Navpreet Singh from Trkiye. HM Amit Shah said Singh had obtained Turkish citizenship using the fake identity of Navab Virk and continued to smuggle heroin and methamphetamine from Afghanistan to India
Court rejects anticipatory bail to woman employee in multi crores MPID fraud case in Mumbai
IIT-B student suicide: Mumbai police question professor Doolla for 10 hrs
The Mumbai police questioned Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT-B) professor Suryanarayana Doolla for nearly 10 hours in connection with the alleged suicide of 22-year-old student Sahil Wakode, an official said on Saturday. Professor Doolla, who faces allegations of harassment and caste-based discrimination from the deceased student's parents, denied all charges during questioning on Thursday, the official said, adding that his statement has been officially recorded. Sahil Wakode was found hanging in his hostel room on the evening of September 18, hours after being caught while allegedly using his mobile phone to access ChatGPT during a mid-semester examination. An FIR was registered by the Powai police against Professor Doolla based on a complaint lodged by the student's father. Sahil Wakode's parents, who went on a hunger strike at Azad Maidan in south Mumbai seeking justice for their deceased son, have alleged caste discrimination at the premier institute. They have been
Salman Khan salutes Captain Smit Machchhar for heroic act
Mumbai: Bollywood superstar Salman Khan has lauded Indian pilot Captain Smit Machchhar for his courage and presence of mind during the terrifying mid-air incident aboard a Flydubai flight. He said it would be a pleasure to fly with him as he took to his X (formerly Twitter account) , Salman wrote, Kamaal kar diya pilot 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 .
Elderly man dies of heart attack at Mumbai anti-CEC rally
A 75-year-old man, Gopalakrishna Subbaiya Pillai, died of a heart attack during a protest organised by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) at Shivaji Park in Mumbai. The protest sought the removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over alleged irregularities in electoral rolls. Pillai complained of chest pain and was rushed to a hospital but succumbed during treatment.
PNN Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 3: In a meaningful step towards serving society, Shivani Sharma Foundation, in collaboration with Lion Club of Bombay Hilltop, successfully organized the Women
Piyush Goyal pitches India as global data centre hub in Chicago
Addressing a community gathering organised by the US Indian Community Foundation, Piyush Goyal made a strong pitch for US companies and Indian-American entrepreneurs to invest in India, particularly in emerging technology and data infrastructure
CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke announced a fresh Delhi protest after thousands gathered in Mumbai demanding CEC Gyanesh Kumars resignation over the SIR row.
Bigg Boss 20: Salman Khan schools Qazi Touqeer over his lollipop remark on Kanika Mann
Mumbai Bollywood superstar Salman Khan schooled contestant Qazi Touqeer over his lollipop remark aimed at Kanika Mann, questioning his repeated The post Bigg Boss 20: Salman Khan schools Qazi Touqeer over his lollipop remark on Kanika Mann appeared first on Bilkul Online .
IIT Bombay suicide case: Professor Suryanarayan Doolla denies using casteist slurs against Sahil
The Mumbai Crime Branch on Friday recorded the statement of Professor Suryanarayan Doolla in the IIT Powai suicide case. The statement was recorded on the IIT Powai campus itself, a process that lasted between 8 and 10 hours. In his statement, Doolla maintained that he had followed the guidelines and denied using casteist slurs or making any such remarks.
Vicky, Sunny Deol, Tamannaah laud Captain Smit Machchhar
Mumbai: Captain Smit Machchhar, the Indian pilot who was seriously injured after being attacked by his co-pilot aboard a Flydubai flight, has been receiving an outpour of love and praises from across the country. Bollywood celebrities including Vicky Kaushal, Sunny Deol and Tamannaah Bhatia have taken to their respective social media accounts to salute 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 .
On Gandhi Jayanti, October 2, the Cockroach Janta Party organised a major protest at Shivaji Park, urging the resignation of Gyanesh Kumar. Esteemed Bollywood celebrities such as Shabana Azmi, Naseeruddin Shah and others lent their voices to the rally. Read on!
Which Airlines Will Move Flights To Navi Mumbai?
IndiGo will have 74 of its 224 weekly international departures affected while Air India will relocate 33 of its 100 departures.
Wamiqa Gabbi urges kindness towards animals: Lets make this world a little safer
Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 3 (IANS) Actress Wamiqa Gabbi has urged everyone to show greater compassion towards animals, stressing that while they may not speak the same language, they experience emotions such as love, fear and pain. Wamiqa took to Instagram to share a string of videos featuring her with hens, puppies and goats, before wrapping up the post with a childhood picture of herself surrounded by pigeons. They may not speak our language, but they feel everything we do love, fear, pain, and kindness. Too often, animals are treated like they dont matter, when all they ask from us is a little compassion, care and a safe place to exist, she wrote as the caption. Wamiqa added: This Gandhi Jayanti, lets make a small promise. To be kinder, to protect those who cannot protect themselves, and to make this world a little safer for every living being. Talking about the actress, who turned 33 last month, made her screen debut as a child with a brief role in the Hindi film Jab We Met in 2007. She later established herself as a leading lady in Punjabi cinema with roles in comedy films, such as Tu Mera 22 Main Tera 22, Nikka Zaildar 2 and its sequel Nikka Zaildar 3 as well as the crime drama Kali Jotta. Gabbi expanded into other languages with the Tamil romance Maalai Naerathu Mayakkam and the Malayalam sports drama Godha. She then transitioned into a period focused on Hindi streaming ventures such as the period drama series Jubilee, followed by her role as a spy's wife in Vishal Bhardwaj's thriller film Khufiya. She has also worked in films such as Bhool Chuk Maaf, Bhooth Bangla and Pati Patni Aur Woh Do. Wamiqa will next be seen in Prahaar: The Untold Story of Ujjwal Nikam, an upcoming Hindi-language film directed by Avinash Arun. It stars Rajkummar Rao, Wamiqa Gabbi, Jaideep Ahlawat and Sikandar Kher. The film is a biopic of Ujjwal Nikam who appeared against Ajmal Kasab in the trial of the 26/11 Mumbai attack case.
Mumbai airport changes from Oct 25: With the planned partial discontinuation of international services from October 25, IndiGo and Air India will have to cut 74 and 33 weekly overseas flights, respectively, from the Mumbai airport, said sources.
CJP protest: Scuffle breaks out near Shiv Sena Bhavan as supporters return from stir; watch
Crude oil tanker hit by unknown projectile off Oman, crew reported safe
In a report posted on X, the UKMTO Operations Centre said it had received information about an incident involving a crude oil tanker in the area late at night on Friday
Congress names Imran Masood UP working president ahead of 2027 Assembly polls
The Congress's decision to name Masood, a prominent Muslim face from West UP, as the working president is being seen as a signal that Congress will engage in some hard bargaining with Samajwadi Party before the 2027 alliance firms up
Ishita Dixit: Completing two years with Anupamaa very big achievement for me
Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 3 (IANS) Actress Ishita Dixit, who has been playing Pari for two years in Anupamaa, has celebrated the moment and said that it is a very big achievement and moment for her. For Ishita, completing two years on a show as popular as Anupamaa is more than just a professional milestone. Ishita said: Completing two years with a huge show like Anupamaa is a very, very big achievement and a big milestone for me. She credits the opportunity for bringing a major change in her life and remains grateful to producer Rajan Shahi for trusting her with the role. I am extremely grateful and glad, and I will always be thankful to Rajan Shahi sir for giving me this opportunity because my life completely changed after Anupamaa happened, and that is the truth. Ishita said that her character Pari was very different when she started playing her, and now the girl has changed so much. Ishita said: I have also learnt a lot along the way, and I am genuinely happy with the growth that I have shown in these two years. I feel completely different today, not just as Pari but also in terms of my craft and as an actor. I have learnt so many things, and when you are working with so many senior actors on the set, you constantly learn by watching them, understanding their process and sharing scenes with them. Ishita shared: So, it has been a very amazing experience for me, and I hope it continues like this. Let's see how long Pari and I are together, but honestly, I would want this journey to be a long one because I want to continue playing Pari for as long as possible. By now, she has become a part of me. When you play a character for so many years, you sometimes forget what real or reel is. Earlier, in every interview, I would say that Pari and I are not similar at all. But after two years, I feel we have developed a lot of similarities. The actress concluded: Somewhere, the difference between my real self and Pari has started disappearing because I have lived with her for so long. There are certain things she does or certain emotions she goes through where I now find myself thinking, Maybe I am a little like Pari too.
Jharkhand: Ganja, brown sugar worth over Rs 52 lakh seized, 8 held
In Ranchi, three persons were arrested with 97 kg of ganja in a joint operation of the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB), Ranchi and Nagri police within Nagri police station limits on Friday, an officer said
Trump rules out US diesel export ban after Europe boosts fuel supply
Oh, we have a very good relationship with Europe, and, uh, they wanted to do it because they have a lot of diesel, Trump said
Haryana BJP MLAs to meet PM Modi in Delhi amid SIR row, Punjab polls
The Opposition's vote theft allegations against Gyanesh Kumar gained momentum following a media report claiming differences within the poll panel
Kate Hudson celebrates daughter Rani Roses 8th birthday
Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 3 (IANS) Hollywood actress Kate Hudson celebrated her daughter Rani Roses 8th birthday with a tribute, calling her little girl a dancing, avid reading, skincare obsessed, horse loving Harry Potter fan and a cuddle bug whom the family loves so much. Hudson took to Instagram, where she shared a video featuring her daughter Rani along with her husband and sons. Our birthday girl! Rani Rose, our baby, is 8! Our little dancing, avid reading, skincare obsessed, horse loving, harry potter die hard, cuddle bug, WE LOVE YOU SO MUCH! Kate wrote as the caption. Rani Rose was born on October 2, 2018, and she is the only daughter of actress Kate Hudson and her fianc, musician Danny Fujikawa. Kate married the lead singer of the Black Crowes Chris Robinson in 2000. Their son was born in January 2004. The couple announced their separation in August 2006. The divorce was finalized in 2007. It was in 2010, that the actress started dating Muse lead vocalist and guitarist Matt Bellamy. They became engaged in 2011, three months before the birth of their son. The couple broke up in 2014. She then started dating Danny Fujikawa, a musician, actor, and co-owner of a record company in 2016. Their daughter was born in October 2018. The couple announced their engagement in September 2021. Hudson made her film debut in the 1998 drama Desert Blue, which was followed by supporting roles in several films. She rose to prominence with her portrayal of Penny Lane in Cameron Crowe's musical drama Almost Famous in 2000. Throughout the 2000s, Hudson starred in the romantic comedies How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days, You, Me and Dupree, Fool's Gold, and Bride Wars. On the television side, she had a recurring role in the musical series Glee, and starring roles in the thriller series Truth Be Told and comedy series Running Point. Her other film credits include The Skeleton Key, Nine, Rock the Kasbah, Deepwater Horizon and Mother's Day. Hudson released her debut studio music album, Glorious, in 2024.
Dino Morea has reportedly been arrested by the Mumbai Police's Economic Offences Wing after extensive questioning at his residence. The actor's name surfaced during the investigation of alleged financial irregularities in the Mithi River desilting project. Read on to know more about it in detail.
Supermassive black holes kill host galaxies by blasting powerful plasma jets
By analysing DESI and LoTSS survey data, researchers found these jets blast energy far beyond galactic centres into the surrounding circumgalactic medium
Bihar MLC polls: Congress announces five candidates, to take on RJD in 3 seats
The party has fielded its former state president Madan Mohan Jha for re-election from the Darbhanga Teachers seat
Patna floodplains: Supreme Court gives Bihar 8 weeks to remove encroachments
After eight weeks, we want a full compliance report as regards the removal of the encroachments as directed by us. No further time shall be granted, it said
US researchers turn eggshell waste into sustainable magnesium alloys
The innovation could reduce energy use, cut manufacturing steps, and provide a cheap, sustainable supply for automotive, aerospace, and medical uses
