Navy Sailor, Wife And Two Children Found Dead At Mumbai Home
Police suspect suicide and poisoning; investigation underway in Navy Nagar
Sanjay Raut Questions Notice Issued to Rahul Gandhi Over Idiot Comment
Mumbai, August 16: Sanjay Raut, a member of the Rajya Sabha from Shiv Sena UBT, has criticized the central government following the notice issued to Lok Sabha opposition leader Rahul Gandhi by the Lok Sabha Secretariat. In response to the notice sent to Rahul Gandhi, Raut questioned, Why was he sent a notice? He called ... Read more Sanjay Raut Questions Notice Issued to Rahul Gandhi Over Idiot Comment
Navy sailor, wife and two children found dead at south Mumbai home; probe on
Prima facie, it appears that the man died by suicide, while the wife and children were poisoned, an official said
Ranveer Singh has started shooting for his upcoming post-apocalyptic thriller, Pralay. This ambitious project also marks the actor's debut as a producer. Jai Mehta, known for Scam 1992, is directing the Mumbai-based film. Kalyani Priyadarshan joins the cast of this survival and action thriller. The production schedule was shifted to Mumbai to keep Ranveer close to his wife.
Mumbai: Sania Mirza has opened the doors of her beautiful Dubai home, offering fans a closer look at the space she designed entirely around comfort, family and her personal taste. But amid the sophisticated interiors and luxurious rooms, it was a special Salman Khan connection that instantly grabbed attention. The tennis icon recently welcomed Archana 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 .
Ruhi Dosani and Agu Stanley Share Dream Moment with Salman Khan on Alliance
Mumbai, August 16: The reality show Alliance has concluded, but many moments from the show will linger in the minds of contestants for a long time. One such unforgettable moment was when Bollywood superstar Salman Khan visited the show and interacted with the contestants. Ruhi Dosani, the runner-up of the show, and Nigerian influencer Agu ... Read more Ruhi Dosani and Agu Stanley Share Dream Moment with Salman Khan on Alliance
Ranveer Singh begins shooting for Jai Mehta's Pralay in Mumbai
Ranveer Singh begins shooting for Jai Mehtas Pralay in Mumbai
Air India Express Flyer 'Accidentally' Fires At Varanasi Airport, 2 Injured
The passenger at the Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport was scheduled to travel to Mumbai.
Mumbai Navy sailor, wife and two children found dead at Navy Nagar residence; probe underway
A tragic incident has been reported from Mumbai's Navy Nagar area, where an Indian Navy sailor, his wife and their two young children were found dead at their residence on Independence Day, August 15. The children were aged two months and three years, according to Mumbai Police.
Himanshi Khurana nearly converted to Islam for Asim Riaz?
Mumbai: Himanshi Khurana has made a deeply personal revelation about the role religion played in her past relationship, years after ending her much-discussed romance with Asim Riaz. Speaking on Paras Chhabras podcast, Himanshi revealed that she had once reached a point where she was mentally preparing herself to change her faith. While the actress did 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 .
Niti Taylor Shares Insights on Online Trolling and Her Journey in Alliance
Mumbai, August 16: Actress Niti Taylor, who gained fame through the show Kaisi Yeh Yaariyan, recently appeared in the reality series Alliance. Throughout her journey on the show, viewers witnessed several emotional moments, alongside intriguing relationships. In an exclusive interview, Niti shared her experiences from the show and her personal reflections. During the conversation, she ... Read more Niti Taylor Shares Insights on Online Trolling and Her Journey in Alliance
An NRI living in the US faced a tax notice for unexplained funds used to buy a Mumbai flat using funds from his NRE account. Here's what happened next.
Samantha Ruth Prabhu Takes on New Role as Host of Celebrity MasterChef Tamil
Mumbai, August 16: Indian actress Samantha Ruth Prabhu is currently experiencing a significant phase in her life as she prepares to become a mother. Amidst this exciting time, she is also gearing up for a new project. Samantha has been chosen to host the cooking reality show Celebrity MasterChef Tamil. This show is particularly special ... Read more Samantha Ruth Prabhu Takes on New Role as Host of Celebrity MasterChef Tamil
Tukaram Mundhe's FDA Cracks Down on Goregaon Film City, AICWA Demands State-Wide Inspections
The move follows appeals by the AICWA to conduct surprise checks and inspections over concerns of the quality of food and water in film sets and studios across Mumbai.
Indian Navy sailor, wife and two children found dead at Mumbai residence
An Indian Navy sailor and his family were discovered deceased at their Mumbai residence. Police found the sailor hanging, while his wife and two young children were also found dead. Preliminary investigations suggest the sailor died by suicide and the others may have been poisoned.
Navy Sailor, Family Found Dead At Mumbai Home, Cops Suspect Murder-Suicide
Preliminary findings suggest that the sailor died by suicide after hanging himself, while the deaths of his wife and the two children are suspected to have been caused by poisoning.
FDA Notice To Shah Rukh, Ajay Devgn, Tiger Shroff Over Vimal Ad
MUMBAI, Aug 16: The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued show-cause notices to actors Shah Rukh Khan, Ajay Devgn and Tiger Shroff over their advertisement for Vimal Elaichi, alleging that it prima facie amounts to indirect or surrogate promotion of prohibited pan masala and tobacco-related products. The FDA said the use of the [] The post FDA Notice To Shah Rukh, Ajay Devgn, Tiger Shroff Over Vimal Ad appeared first on Northlines .
Nikki Walia Faces Challenge in Bhai Tera Star Hai Role
Mumbai, August 16: Actress Nikki Walia, known for her diverse roles on screen, has taken on a unique challenge in her latest film, Bhai Tera Star Hai. In the film, she portrays Mandy, a vibrant and outspoken woman, a character that is quite different from her real-life personality. In a recent interview, Nikki expressed her ... Read more Nikki Walia Faces Challenge in Bhai Tera Star Hai Role
Ranveer Singh's 'Pralay' begins filming in Mumbai
Bollywood star Ranveer Singh's upcoming film Pralay, an action thriller exploring the apocalypse, has begun filming in Mumbai.
Nikki Walia Discusses the Challenges of Playing Mandy in Bhai Tera Star Hai
Mumbai, August 16: Actress Nikki Walia has portrayed a variety of roles on screen, but her latest character in the film Bhai Tera Star Hai has captivated audiences in a unique way. In the film, she plays Mandy, a sharp and outspoken woman. Nikki revealed that Mandys personality is quite different from her own. In ... Read more Nikki Walia Discusses the Challenges of Playing Mandy in Bhai Tera Star Hai
Bollywood Stars Shah Rukh Khan, Ajay Devgn, and Tiger Shroff Face Notice from Maharashtra FDA
Mumbai, August 16: Bollywood actors Shah Rukh Khan, Ajay Devgn, and Tiger Shroff are in hot water. The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a show-cause notice to all three regarding an advertisement for Vimal Elaichi. The FDA alleges that while the advertisement appears to promote cardamom, it indirectly endorses the Vimal Pan ... Read more Bollywood Stars Shah Rukh Khan, Ajay Devgn, and Tiger Shroff Face Notice from Maharashtra FDA
Meet the Bollywood actor who delivered 11 consecutive hits
Mumbai: Delivering one successful film is difficult in Bollywood, but imagine entering the industry and going six years without a single flop. One actor achieved exactly that, giving 11 consecutive box-office successes at the beginning of his career. The actor is none other than Varun Dhawan. He made his acting debut with Student 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 .
FDA notice to SRK, Ajay Devgn, Tiger Shroff over Vimal Elaichi ad
Mumbai: The Maharashtra FDA has issued a show-cause notice to actors Shah Rukh Khan, Ajay Devgn and Tiger Shroff over their advertisement for Vimal Elaichi, claiming it prima facie amounts to indirect or surrogate promotion of prohibited pan masala and tobacco-related products. The use of the expression VIMAL Elaichi in the advertisement appeared to create 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 .
Erica Fernandes Transforms in 108 Base Hospital
Mumbai, August 16: Actress Erica Fernandes, known for her roles in popular series like Kasautii Zindagii Kay and Kuch Rang Pyar Ke Aise Bhi, is making waves in her new show 108 Base Hospital Uri. In this series, she portrays Dr. Major Naina, a character that required extensive preparation. In a recent interview, Erica ... Read more Erica Fernandes Transforms in 108 Base Hospital
Pankaja Munde Rejects Claims About Father Gopinath Mundes Political Affiliations
Mumbai, August 16: Pankaja Munde, a minister in the Maharashtra government, has firmly dismissed claims made by Congress leader and former Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan regarding her father, Gopinath Munde. She stated that her father was born into the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and remained loyal to it throughout his life. Chavan had alleged that ... Read more Pankaja Munde Rejects Claims About Father Gopinath Mundes Political Affiliations
Weekly Horoscope: Insights from August 17 to August 23, 2026
Mumbai, August 16: This weeks horoscope, based on your ascendant sign, offers insights into your family life, financial situation, health, and work environment. Discover what opportunities await you, what actions will be beneficial, and what precautions you should take to avoid difficulties. For Aries individuals, good news may come regarding financial matters. The hustle at ... Read more Weekly Horoscope: Insights from August 17 to August 23, 2026
Police Arrest Individual for Growing Hydroponic Cannabis Learned from YouTube
Mumbai, August 16: In a surprising case from the Borivali area of Mumbai, police have arrested an individual for cultivating hydroponic cannabis after learning techniques from YouTube videos. Authorities uncovered an illegal lab and apprehended one suspect, while efforts continue to locate a second individual involved. The police dismantled the illegal lab located in Ganpat ... Read more Police Arrest Individual for Growing Hydroponic Cannabis Learned from YouTube
Shah Rukh Khan, Ajay Devgn, and Tiger Shroff under FDA scanner over Vimal advertisement
Mumbai The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has reportedly issued show-cause notices to Bollywood actors Shah Rukh Khan, Ajay The post Shah Rukh Khan, Ajay Devgn, and Tiger Shroff under FDA scanner over Vimal advertisement appeared first on Bilkul Online .
FDA Issues Show Cause Notice to Bollywood Stars Over Vimal Pan Masala Ad
Mumbai, August 16: Three prominent Bollywood actors are facing scrutiny over an advertisement. The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a show cause notice to Shah Rukh Khan, Ajay Devgn, and Tiger Shroff for endorsing Vimal Pan Masala. The FDAs notice states that the actors must respond within 15 days under Section 24 ... Read more FDA Issues Show Cause Notice to Bollywood Stars Over Vimal Pan Masala Ad
Subhash Ghai Celebrates Wifes Birthday with Heartfelt Tribute
Mumbai, August 16: Filmmaker Subhash Ghai penned a touching note for his wife, Mukta Rehana Ghai, on her birthday. He expressed gratitude for her unwavering support and significant contributions to both his life and career. On Instagram, the director of the film Taal praised his wife for standing by him for 60 years, playing a ... Read more Subhash Ghai Celebrates Wifes Birthday with Heartfelt Tribute
After Cockroaches In Mumbai, Rat Found In Blinkit Ice Cream Freezer In Thane
The incident comes at a time when food safety authorities have already been scrutinising facilities linked to quick-commerce platforms across Maharashtra.
Weird stories making headlines: From Dobbys grave to a 500-kg cake
From Harry Potter fans forcing a 430-million power cable route to be changed to protect Dobbys unofficial grave, to a 500-kg wedding cake and a fake NASA gravity shutdown claim, these bizarre stories offer a mix of internet hoaxes, unusual creations and curious discoveries
It explains his origins. And in doing so, it places him firmly below the Tirthankara and the Kshatriya.
Mother. Intellectual. Inspiration.
As various powders were handed to me, and as I gently spread all over the white sheet and rubbed sandalwood on her face and forehead, her eyes opened.
CJP chief Dipke launches School Thik Karo campaign on Independence Day
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Himachal gives hope to ASHA and Class IV employees
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NALSAR seeks apology from BCI for remarks
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Srinagar's iconic Lal Chowk wears festive look amid hoisting of tricolour
The iconic Lal Chowk here wore a festive look on Saturday as hundreds of tourists celebrated the country's 80th Independence Day in front of the famous Clock Tower. A huge number of visitors thronged the crossing in Srinagar -- the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir. Once emblematic of separatist discourse, Lal Chowk was swept in tricolours. Netra Gurjar, a first-time tourist from Mumbai, said she was not wrong to visit the spot. It is my first time visiting Kashmir. We have been in Kashmir for seven days. It is our first time here (in Lal Chowk). And if you look at it, it is the first time we are celebrating Independence Day somewhere, she told PTI Videos. Gurjar said the family wanted to experience the atmosphere at Lal Chowk and they were not disappointed. Kashmir has changed a lot from what it was before. Before coming here, we were also scared. But, after coming here, all fear has vanished. It is safe. It is good. The infrastructure is very good, said Gurjar, adding that her eyes were welling up. Another tourist, Pune's Aisha Sheikh, said the visit was a dream come true. Coming to this Lal Chowk, where Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru unfurled the flag, was a dream for us. If we come to Kashmir, we must come to Lal Chowk, she said. Sheikh said there were many speculations in the media that Kashmir is not safe. But we did not feel anything like that. It is completely safe. People are also very good. The residential (local) people are good, the military is very supportive. And for the tourists here, Kashmir is completely safe, she said. As shouts of 'Vande Mataram' reverberated in the air, Sheikh said she could not feel any prouder. Vande Mataram comes from within, saying this is my country, this is my nation, and this is my pride. We are Indians, we will remain Indians, and we will be buried in India itself. So we shouldn't even be called Pakistanis. We are Indians. And we proudly say that we are Indians, she said. Sheikh insisted that today's generation does not believe in division and there is no Hindu-Muslim issue. All are Indians, there's nothing else here. Kashmir is completely safe, she said. Authorities made elaborate arrangements, complete with selfie points, for the people to celebrate the day. A kid skated around with glee, carrying the tricolour in one hand. Suraj Bhatt, a tourist from Ahmedabad, Gujarat, was thrilled to witness the moment. There is a big crowd here It feels good. The atmosphere here is energetic and enthusiastic, and it feels good to be at Lal Chowk, Bhatt, who was visiting the Valley for the fourth time, said. Gujarat-based Arun Haryani, painted in saffron, white, and green, stood beneath the Clock Tower, continuing a tradition he began four years ago. I used to hear that hoisting the tricolour here was considered a challenge and that tensions would rise in the area. So, I thought I should come here myself, hoist the flag and spread a message of peace and brotherhood, he said, recalling his first visit. Haryani said when he came to the valley in 2022, there was almost a curfew-like atmosphere. But when I came here in 2023, people stood from 6 in the morning until around 11 pm at Lal Chowk. They celebrated and danced, and at one point, someone even lifted me onto his shoulders and danced with me. That made me feel that a very positive message of brotherhood had come across. Since then, I have been coming here every year, he said.
New York: Internet hero Luigi Mangione pleads guilty
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Fearless cricket: Then and Now
The new generation has developed skills that the older generation never had to learn reverse sweeps, scoops, switch hits and the ability to score at extraordinary speed. That is also courage. But Test cricket asks different questions can you do it when the ball is moving, when the pitch is helping fast bowlers?
Mumbai and Surat bullet train stations take shape, latest visuals show construction progress
The Mumbai-Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail Corridor is beginning to take shape at its key stations, with fresh visuals showing the progress at Mumbai's Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC) and Surat. While the Surat station has moved into the finishing stage, construction at Mumbai's underground BKC station is also progressing rapidly.
Issue of recurring injuries needs a good, hard look
The Indian team seems to be beset with injury problems and are without the spearhead of their attack Jasprit Bumrah. While Bumrah has a knee injury, it is seen that most players suffer from hamstring injuries. Clearly theres something wrong with their training and thats why these recurring hamstring injuries
Taliban marks five years in power as UN warns of worsening human rights crisis
Taliban marked five years in power at Afghanistans traditional Loya Jirga assembly hall on Saturday, while UN special rapporteur Richard Bennett warned that the country is facing a deepening human rights crisis, particularly affecting women and girls
Mumbai taxi drivers begin speaking Marathi as language mandate takes effect
Mumbais auto rickshaw and taxi drivers began using more Marathi on Saturday after the language was made mandatory for them. While some drivers are still learning and completing certification, others are embracing basic Marathi phrases in daily conversations with passengers
Bappa wont, but you may stay dry: IMD warns of weaker rain in Mumbai
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Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train: Construction work underway at Bandra Kurla Complex, Surat stations
Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train: Construction work underway at Bandra Kurla Complex, Surat stations
Mumbai police bust indoor hydroponic cannabis setup in Borivali
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Walkeshwar bungalow partially collapses, three rescued unhurt in Mumbai
An old bungalow partially collapsed in Mumbais Walkeshwar area on Saturday morning, with a portion of the ground-plus-two-storey structure falling onto a nearby chawl. Three people were rescued from the site and reported to be unhurt. Fire brigade and BMC teams responded to the incident
Did Emraan Hashmi Just Confirm
ORIGINAL ARTICLE: Did Emraan Hashmi Just Confirm Awarapan 3? Emraan Hashmi surprised fans at a Mumbai screening of 'Awarapan 2' and teased that 'Awarapan 3' could arrive very soon. The post Did Emraan Hashmi Just Confirm Awarapan 3? appeared first on DESIblitz .
Independence Day passes off peacefully amid multi-layered security
Srinagar, Aug 15:The 80th Independence Day celebrations across Jammu and Kashmir passed off peacefully on Saturday under a tight multi-layered security grid, with no untoward incidents reported from any venue, officials said. Chief Minister Omar Abdullah hoisted the national flag and took the salute at the main J&K-level function at Bakshi Stadium in Srinagar, where men, women, and children participated in the parade and cultural programmes. Similar flag-hoisting ceremonies, marches, and cultural events were held at district, sub-divisional, and block levels across J&K, including the main function in Jammu presided over by Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Kumar Choudhary. Security agencies had put in place comprehensive arrangements days in advance. Sharpshooters of the J&K Police and CRPF were deployed on high-rise buildings overlooking Bakshi Stadium and other key venues. Continuous drone surveillance, CCTV networks, and facial recognition systems monitored the stadium complex, approach roads, and sensitive locations. Quick Response Teams (QRTs), anti-sabotage units, bomb disposal squads, and sniffer dog teams remained on high alert. Intensive random checking, frisking of vehicles and pedestrians, night patrolling and naka checking were intensified across Srinagar and other districts. Speculative Cordon and Search Operations (CASOs) were conducted in vulnerable areas based on intelligence inputs. Security was also strengthened along the Line of Control (including Gurez, Uri, Karnah and Tangdhar sectors) and the International Border, with enhanced area domination, patrolling, and modern surveillance equipment including drones with night-vision capabilities. Highways, entry and exit points, and key installations remained under close watch. Director General of Police (DGP) Nalin Prabhat, who recently chaired chaired a security review meeting and visited various arras ahead of the event had directed officers to ensure foolproof security, effective inter-agency coordination, intensified night patrolling, access control, anti-sabotage measures and strict adherence to Standard Operating Procedures. He stressed seamless arrangements so that people attending the ceremonies faced minimal inconvenience. Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kashmir, V K Birdi had said multi-tier security arrangements had been put in place not only at the venues but across Srinagar city and all districts of Kashmir. August 15 is the peoples function. The role of the police and security agencies is to organise and secure the celebrations. We want people to participate wholeheartedly and celebrate the occasion in a peaceful atmosphere, he said, adding that all venues had been fully secured. A senior police officer associated with the arrangements in Srinagar said, We have put in place a multi-tier security arrangement covering the entire city with special focus on Bakshi Stadium and other sensitive locations. Random checking and frisking are being conducted round the clock. Drones are being extensively used for real-time surveillance of the stadium complex and adjoining areas. Another official said that areas where chief guests addressed gatherings had been thoroughly sanitised and that the multi-layered measures combining technology, manpower and area domination ensured the celebrations were conducted in a secure manner. Independence Day celebrated with patriotic fervour Thousands of people, including men, women and children, thronged Bakshi Stadium and other Independence Day venues across Kashmir on Saturday to celebrate the nations 80th Independence Day with visible enthusiasm and patriotic fervour. The main J&K-level function at the Bakshi Stadium in Srinagar drew a large gathering that filled the stands from early morning. Chief Minister Omar Abdullah hoisted the national flag, inspected the ceremonial parade, and took the salute. Parade contingents from the J&K Police, CRPF, BSF, ITBP, NCC cadets, Fire and Emergency Services, and schoolchildren participated, followed by cultural programmes featuring patriotic songs and performances. The BSF contingent secured first position in the parade. Entry to the stadium was free and open to the public with basic amenities were arranged, continuing the recent trend of broader participation. Mobile and internet services remained operational, and the atmosphere was festive rather than restricted. Similar celebrations were held at district and sub-divisional levels across Kashmir, while hundreds of tourists gathered at Lal Chowk in front of Ghanta Ghar bathing the historic square in tricolour. In a striking display along the LoC, Keran Valley witnessed midnight celebrations complete with fireworks and patriotic slogans. This is my first time visiting Kashmir. We have been here for seven days and came to Lal Chowk especially for Independence Day. Looking at the crowd and the atmosphere, it feels completely safe and energetic. My eyes welled up, said Netra Gurjar, a tourist from Mumbai. Suraj Bhatt from Ahmedabad, visiting the Valley for the fourth time, said, There is a big crowd here. The atmosphere is energetic and enthusiastic. It feels good to be at Lal Chowk. At Bakshi Stadium, the stands were packed with people of all ages. Seeing so many people - families with children, young and elders - sitting freely and cheering the parade is a big change from the past. It feels good that we can come without special passes and celebrate like the rest of the country, said Muhammad Yousuf, a Srinagar resident. A group of women from different localities echoed the sentiment. We brought our children so they can see the flag being hoisted and the parade. The arrangements were smooth and the security presence made us feel safe. This is how Independence Day should be marked, said one of them. Leader of the Opposition Sunil Sharma, who attended the function, said, Today, Vande Mataram was sung here and everyone stood in respect and sang along. I believe this may have happened for the first time in Kashmirs history. This day will be written in golden letters. Security arrangements remained multi-layered around Bakshi Stadium and other sensitive locations, with drones, sharpshooters, and intensive checking, yet the open participation marked a clear departure from the deserted streets and heavy curbs of earlier decades.
Petrol vehicles move to slow lane in India
Mumbai: Petrol is losing its grip on India's car market, with sales coming under pressure in some of the country's biggest automobile markets as buyers increasingly look beyond conventional fuel.Across Maharashtra, Haryana, Delhi, Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh, petrol cars are losing ground even as CNG, hybrids and electric vehicles gain momentum, while diesel is seeing renewed interest in some markets. Adding to the shift is growing consumer anxiety over E20 petrol. Industry executives said concerns about mileage, compatibility and long-term ownership are increasingly featuring in purchase decisions.But carmakers caution that E20 alone cannot explain the pressure on petrol. The bigger shift, they said, is that consumers now have more alternatives, with the economics and availability of these powertrains making them increasingly credible choices.The shift is therefore not simply from petrol to electric vehicles. CNG is attracting buyers seeking lower running costs, while hybrids offer a middle ground for those looking for better fuel efficiency without depending on charging infrastructure. EVs are gaining traction as charging networks expand, while diesel continues to find buyers in markets and segments where range, highway driving and fuel efficiency remain important.133267135For the auto industry, this marks a fundamental change in how consumers choose cars.Towards Alternate-fuel VehiclesThe old petrol-versus-diesel equation is giving way to a market where multiple powertrains compete for the same customer.The scale of the shift is becoming harder to ignore. Federation of Automobile Dealers Association vice-president Sai Giridhar said consumer hesitation around the E20 transition had nudged some buyers towards CNG, hybrids and EVs. In July, the combined share of CNG, hybrid and electric passenger vehicles reached 40.59%, just 1.09 percentage points behind petrol at 41.68%. A year earlier, the gap was 13.21 percentage points.That narrowing gap is significant because the challenge to petrol is no longer coming from a single technology. CNG commands a sizeable share, while hybrids are attracting buyers seeking better fuel efficiency without giving up the convenience of an internal-combustion engine. EVs, too, are steadily gaining ground. We do not see this as a long-term effect, as petrol sales have been seeing a slowdown of late and the direction has been towards alternate-fuel vehicles, said a senior executive at a leading carmaker.Carmakers are responding by keeping their options open rather than betting on a single technology. Maruti Suzuki is seeing strong traction in CNG while expanding into EVs and exploring other technologies. Hyundai is increasing its focus on CNG alongside EVs, petrol and diesel, while Tata Motors and Mahindra continue to build portfolios spanning electric and internal-combustion vehicles.Other manufacturers are similarly maintaining a mix of powertrains as they wait to see how consumer preferences evolve. For petrol, the implications are clear. E20 anxiety may be accelerating the shift, but the underlying change is broader.
Shah Rukh Khan Celebrates 80th Independence Day, Expresses Pride in Being Indian
Mumbai, August 16: Bollywood megastar Shah Rukh Khan celebrated the 80th Independence Day by extending his greetings to fellow citizens and expressing pride in being Indian. On Saturday, the actor shared an AI-tagged image of himself dressed in a white Pathani suit on his Instagram account, accompanied by a heartfelt message. Shah Rukh Khan stated, ... Read more Shah Rukh Khan Celebrates 80th Independence Day, Expresses Pride in Being Indian
Taken by one of the big four: Snakebite at Maharashtra tribal school
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Some Unknown Footnotes Of Independence
ASHOK OGRA Lord Mountbatten announced the Partition plan on All-India Radio on 3 June 1947. He was followed on the microphone by Nehru, Jinnah and Baldev Singh (speaking for the Sikhs). The next morning, the Viceroy addressed a press conference. It was here that he suggested, for the first time, that the British would leave not by June 1948 (as originally planned) but by the middle of August 1947, that is, in less than ten weeks. There were many interesting moments leading to Independence that are not talked about as often. Here are a few of them. DEMARCATING BORDERS The task of partitioning Bengal and the Punjab was entrusted to a British judge named Sir Cyril Radcliffe. He was given just 35 days to divide colonial India into two nations. He had no prior knowledge of India (this was deemed an advantage). He was assigned four advisers: two Muslims, one Hindu, and one Sikh. But since they fought on every point, he soon dispensed with them. He did not bother to visit the areas that were to be demarcated. Journalist Jayanta Kalita writes that Radcliffe submitted his final boundary maps on August 12, 1947. But Mountbatten decided not to make them public immediately. So, when Pakistan became independent on August 14 and India on August 15, people did not know exactly where the border would run. The Radcliffe Line was announced only on August 17. The confusion that followed was enormous. Families suddenly discovered that their homes were in one country and their fields in another. In Punjab, Muslim-majority areas of Gurdaspur district went to India, giving it an important land route to Kashmir. Pakistan strongly opposed the decision. In the east, the mainly Buddhist Chittagong Hill Tracts went to East Pakistan, leading to tensions and displacement. Radcliffe left India on August 18. Disturbed by the bloodshed, he reportedly burned his notes, refused his 3,000 fee and never returned to the subcontinent. The story of integrating the princely states presented a greater challenge. RECALCITRANT PRINCELY STATES India became independent on August 15, 1947, but the India we know today had not yet fully taken shape. More than 560 princely states had to decide their future. Most had acceded to India, but some important states were still holding out. Kashmir had not joined either India or Pakistan. Maharaja Hari Singh remained ambivalent. Hyderabad wanted to remain independent, while Hindu-majority Junagadh opted for Pakistan, creating a serious problem. Bhopal, Travancore and some other states had also shown reluctance to join India. There were other smaller princely states across central, northern and western India that had their own doubts and concerns. Jodhpur and Indore, too, hesitated at different stages. The possibility of India ending up as a patchwork of separate territories was not entirely out of the question. Writer-journalist Josy Joseph, in his well-researched book Birth of a Nation: Twenty-One Days That Made India, gives a fascinating account of those anxious days leading up to Independence. He writes about the pressure being put on the princes as their hopes of remaining independent began to fade. Nehru was firm. Patel and his ministry were prepared to go beyond persuasion if necessary. One of the first princes to come over to Patels side was the Maharaja of Bikaner. His Dewan was K. M. Panikkar, a widely respected historian who, more clearly than other people, could see that the Vasco da Gama epoch of Asian history. This encouraged other princely states in the region to voluntarily join the Dominion of India. A number of people worked behind the scenes. One of the most important was V. P. Menon. He had started his career as a typist and rose through the administrative system to become Patel's key aide in dealing with the princes. Officials, activists and intelligence operatives also played their part. In one of his books, Menon describes in some detail the tortuous negotiations with the rulers. The process of give and take involved much massaging of egos: one ruler claimed descent from Lord Rama, another from Sri Krishna, while a third said his lineage was immortal, as it had been blessed by the Sikh Gurus. I have a personal memory connected with the late V. P. Menon. Capt. C. P. Nair, founder of the Leela group of hotels, was a dear friend. Whenever I was in Mumbai, I would often stay at the Leela. He was a nephew of V. P. Menon and would regale me with stories about his uncle-his pragmatism, his practical approach and the way he could be soft and firm at the same time while dealing with the princely states and their Dewans. Manipur and Tripura had their own stories. They acceded to India in 1947 but retained considerable internal autonomy before their complete merger with India in 1949. The major unresolved cases were settled later, and in different ways. Junagadh eventually became part of India after a hectic parleys and pressure. Hyderabad was integrated in September 1948 through Operation Polo. Kashmir acceded to India in October 1947 after tribal forces from Pakistan entered the state and the Maharaja sought India's military assistance. This was the uncertain political situation when the Constituent Assembly met in Delhi on the night of August 14-15 to mark India's freedom. THE MIDNIGHT SESSION The Constituent Assembly met at 11 pm, with Dr Rajendra Prasad presiding. Sucheta Kripalani opened the proceedings by singing Vande Mataram. Rajendra Prasad paid tribute to Gandhi and reassured minorities about their rights. Then came Nehru's Tryst with Destiny speech: At the stroke of the midnight hour, when the world sleeps, India will awake to life and freedom. Nehru also reminded the country that Independence was not just an occasion for celebration. It carried a responsibility to serve India and its people. There were other important voices that night. Muslim League leader Chaudhry Khaliquzzaman, who was still a member of the Indian Constituent Assembly, supported Nehru's pledge and spoke of governing without favour. S. Radhakrishnan spoke about India's largely peaceful transfer of political power and contrasted it with the violence that had often accompanied such changes elsewhere. At midnight, the members stood and took a solemn pledge, dedicating themselves to the service of India and its people and to world peace and human welfare. Then came another memorable moment. Hansa Mehta presented the national flag to the Assembly on behalf of the women of India. Sucheta Kripalani later sang Sare Jahan Se Achha and the first verse of Jana Gana Mana. In the early hours of August 15, Rajendra Prasad and Nehru went to Viceroy's House to formally inform Mountbatten that the Constituent Assembly had approved his appointment as independent India's first Governor-General. There is a delightful little story from that night. Nehru handed Mountbatten an envelope that was supposed to contain the list of portfolios of his new Cabinet. Mountbatten opened it and found only a blank sheet of paper. The correct list was soon recovered. Yet, amid all the uncertainty, a new country had been born. Millions of people were now beginning the difficult task of building a democratic India and deciding what kind of nation it would become. What followed was an experiment in democracy that often looked untidy and chaotic, but proved remarkably resilient. The economist John Kenneth Galbraith memorably called India a functioning anarchy. The phrase sounds dismissive, but its more interesting word may be functioning. India argues, protests, quarrels and frequently appears chaotic, yet the democratic machinery somehow keeps moving. (The Author works as Advisor with Apeejay Education, New Delhi)
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UNSC Report, Red Fort Attack and a camouflaged Pakistani hand
CROSS ROADS According to a new report from the UN Security Council body monitoring counter-terrorism sanctions, the Red Fort terror attack in New Delhi in November 2025 has been carried out by Al-Qaeda in the Indian Subcontinent (AQIS). The report also mentioned that AQIS continued to evolve from a fragmented group into a regional terrorist entity, and instead of forming large terrorist groups, the organisation adopted a strategy of expanding its network through small, separate cells. The UNSC specifically expressed concern about Bangladesh, saying that the AQIS may attempt to use the neighbouring country to establish new terrorist cells. Earlier in 2023, the Analytical Support and Sanctions Monitoring Team of the 1267 ISIL (Daesh) and Al-Qaeda Sanctions Committee of the UN Security Council (UNSC) highlighting the mysterious advent of international terrorist organizations, noted in its 32nd report that Al-Qaeda was shaping its regional affiliate in the Indian subcontinent to spread its operations into Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), Bangladesh and Myanmar, and that terrorist organisations like Al Qaeda, the Islamic State (IS) and the Islamic State Khorasan Province (ISKP) were planning to expand their presence from Afghanistan and Pakistan into peripheral countries such as India. It added that there are still some 200 active members of Al Qaeda in the Indian Subcontinent (AQIS), the parent terrorist groups South Asia-focused affiliate, who may be plotting attacks in J&K, Bangladesh, and Myanmar. The report also highlighted the grooming of an affiliate by AQIS for Kashmir operations. Additionally, it raised the alarm that while expanding their network at home in India, AQIS supporters were also encouraging recruits to join Jihadi groups outside India. That India has seen fewer attacks than other countries in the region in the past years, is majorly due to its improved counterterrorism capabilities since the 2008 Mumbai attack, and minorly, a good amount of sheer fortune. While Al Qaeda had first mentioned India as a target in 1996, when Osama bin Laden had made a reference to both J&K and Assam, for the following several years however the outfit did not succeed in achieving anything significant in these places. Barring stray and unconfirmed reports over the subsequent decades of inroads being made by Al Qaeda in J&K, not much tangible emerged to demonstrate that the outfit had broken the barrier to enter the Kashmiri psyche. Then, Al-Qaeda in the Indian Subcontinent (AQIS) was founded in late 2014, when Al-Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri announced in a video message the creation of a new branch which vowed to raise the flag of Jihad, return to Islamic rule, and empower the Sharia of Allah across the Indian Subcontinent. The head of AQIS, Asim Umar, subsequently spent years disseminating recruitment videos in J&K, but these did not yield tangible results. An intelligence report, meanwhile, disclosed in July 2014 that the prophecy of Ghazwa-e-Hind, or the final battle in India , was being used by Al Qaeda in its efforts to attract recruits in J&K and social media platforms were the preferred route to get the message across. Whereas AQIS seeks to operate across the South Asian region, its leadership is based in Pakistan, and all of its major successful attacks till recently have been carried out either in Pakistan or Bangladesh. There is little information available vis--vis the exact relationship between AQIS and the Al-Qaeda core, although experts suggest that al-Zawahiris direct involvement at that time in choosing AQIS senior leadership implies of a relatively close connection between the two entities. It appears that AQIS has been competing for influence and resources with IS and other terrorist organisations in their contesting attempts of retaining a stronghold over South Asia. It is interesting to note that with the growing dominance of IS and AQIS, the demography of terrorist recruits appears to have altered significantly. Then in 2017, Al Qaeda announced the formation of a J&K-specific wing called the Ansar Ghazwat-ul-Hind (AGH), and although this outfit never grew anywhere close enough to threaten the establishment of a Caliphate in J&K, it did nonetheless achieve some traction and planted the seeds of a divisive and even more violence-driven ideology in Jammu & Kashmir, as the recent Red Fort attack exhibits today that the new dangerous ideology that the AGH sought to introduce into J&K has the potential to linger on in times to come and usher in a new discourse that earlier has been alien to the culture and polity of the region. The jury is still out on the real impact that these groups have had on the existing terrorist structures in J&K. Three things are clear, though. Firstly, it will not replace the existing Pakistan-sponsored militancy in J&K and will not lead to the creation of a Caliphate. Secondly, without direct support from Pakistani intelligence agencies as well as safe havens within Pakistan and Pakistan Occupied J&K, any terrorist outfit in J&K will find it extremely difficult to survive. Al Qaeda has been known to have linkages in the past with some of the Kashmir-centric groups based in Pakistan and Pakistan Occupied J&K, case in point would be David Headly and the Mumbai attacks in 2008, and as early as 2014, Syed Salahuddin, Supreme of the terrorist organization Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) had announced that he was willing to take the help of Al Qaeda, the Taliban or any other organization or country. Thirdly, these groups, despite not having succeeded in recruiting a large number of members in J&K, do pose a significant threat to the Indian government as the Red Fort attack has manifested. The successes of these groups, even if limited in scale, could possibly mean that these entities may well have reached some sort of hand-in-glove understanding for logistical support with the Pakistani Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI). The ISI has mastered the art of creating new terrorist outfits which step into the shoes of other ISI-created terrorist groups operating in J&K once international pressure kicks in forcefully against the existing group. Thus, over the decades the prominence of JKLF was passed on to HM as the primary terrorist outfit fighting on behalf of the ISI in J&K after which it was taken over by the LeT once the heat against HM became unpalatable. Similarly, in recent years, especially after the 2008 Mumbai attacks, the LeT was replaced by the JeM. The future of these groups in South Asia depends on an extensive number of factors, and all possible outcomes must be explored. As it is unlikely that any of these groups will be able to physically hold territory in any South Asian country, they will most likely rely on increasing online radicalisation and recruitment methods. Attention must also be paid to Madrassas, many of which are fronts of extremist groups and are notorious for preaching radical interpretations of Islam and sending students to battlefronts, and these groups could potentially find a new generation of recruits within these Madrassas that are run by people sympathetic to the cause of these terrorist groups. The Red Fort attack and other major attacks in recent years in South Asia serve as proof that these groups are using all possible means to survive and thrive, leaving in their wake major headlines, high body counts and a palpable menace. These groups have latched on to friends and designated foes to become credible actors and to dig their claws in deeply in South Asia. Their future will heavily be determined by the ability of both State and non-State actors which want to see them defeated, to align their agendas and effectively cooperate. Cutting recruitment, propaganda and financial lifelines seem a logical place to start. However, ensuring the efficiency of these approaches requires regional cooperation, at the very least, considering the cross-border nature of terrorism. Thus, like Malaysia, the Philippines and Indonesia, South Asian countries should consider developing a model similar to the Trilateral Agreement, which is a prime example of international cooperation. Due to undeniable historical animosity between governments and their diverging agendas, the process of creating cooperation mechanisms regarding terrorism and transnational crime would certainly be impacted by politics in South Asia. A country like Pakistan, with a proven history of employing terrorism and supporting terrorist groups as State policy, remains the biggest stumbling block in this regard. The Indian security apparatus would do well to recognize that apart from the established terrorist organizations like LeT, HM and JeM, the mysterious advent of these international terrorist organizations and their infrastructure of Madrassas, online presence, propaganda techniques, funding networks and new-age recruitment policies need to be monitored closely to ensure that it is not able to capitalize in the years ahead upon the trend of growing radicalization amongst sections of the youth in J&K. The role of the ISI in strengthening such groups as part of a new strategy to keep violence alive in J&K in order to protect the pre-eminence of the Pakistani military establishment, especially, needs to be watched with a hawks eye and countered promptly and robustly. (The author is the Director of the European Foundation for South Asian Studies (EFSAS) and can be reached at: j.qureshi@efsas.org )
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Mumbai, August 15: The Azad Maidan police have achieved a significant breakthrough by arresting a wanted fraudster who deceived individuals under the pretense of securing government jobs. The suspect had been evading capture for two years, concealing his identity to avoid arrest. His apprehension has also led to the revelation of three additional cases against ... Read more Wanted Fraudster Arrested for Job Scam in Mumbai After Two Years on the Run
Over 1,000 students showcase ideas for greener, cleaner neighbourhoods at ANDPL
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India's achievements, potential fill us with awe: Australian PM Albanese
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