Odisha to Pitch Chemical, Petrochemical Investment Opportunities at India Chem 2026
As the industrial landscape of eastern India undergoes a rapid transformation, Odisha is stepping onto the national stage to claim its stake as a premier manufacturing destination. Headed by Chief Minister Shri Mohan Charan Majhi, a high-powered delegation from Odisha has arrived in Mumbai for India Chem 2026, scheduled to open on October 22. The [] The post Odisha to Pitch Chemical, Petrochemical Investment Opportunities at India Chem 2026 appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Bigg Boss 20: Another wildcard to enter this weekend?
Mumbai: Could a new wildcard bring disappointed viewers back to Bigg Boss 20? Amid the backlash over Nakul Dhulls removal, gamer Mavis name has surfaced as a possible entrant, setting off fresh speculation about the seasons next big twist. Reports suggest that the makers are considering Mavi as a wildcard contestant. However, the buzz stems 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 .
Bengaluru-Mumbai Vande Bharat sleeper train to be operational from November 1, check details
There's good news for rail passengers travelling between Bengaluru and Mumbai as preparations are underway to operate a new Vande Bharat Sleeper train between the two cities. According to the information shared, the train will become operational from November 1, 2026. The launch date coincides with Karnataka Rajyotsava. The new Vande Bharat Sleeper train will save approximately six hours compared to other trains. This train could be a convenient option for working professionals, business owners, and those travelling with their families.
Mumbai:US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has said Washingtons ties with Pakistan, or with any other country, will never come at the cost of its relationship with India, rejecting comparisons with the Nixon-era US tilt towards Islamabad. In an interview withThe Indian Express(IE) during his second visit to India this year, Rubio said the world 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 .
Richa Chadha traces Mumbais journey from a cluster of islands to a financial capital in Musafiri
Richa Chadha explores Mumbais transformation from a group of islands into one of Indias leading financial centres in the latest episode of Musafiri. The episode takes viewers through the historic streets of South Mumbai, tracing the role of traders, colonial administrators and philanthropists in shaping the citys economic and cultural landscape. The episode revisits key moments in Mumbais history, beginning with the transfer of the Bombay islands to the British Crown in 1661 as part of the marriage settlement of Catherine of Braganza and King Charles II. It also looks at the contribution of Gerald Aungier, the second Governor of Bombay, whose policies encouraged trade and attracted communities to the growing port city. Aungier is widely regarded as one of the key figures in the development of early Bombay. His efforts to promote commerce and engage with local communities helped establish the foundations for the citys subsequent growth. The episode also explores Mumbais emergence as a centre of trade and finance. From merchants gathering under a banyan tree to the establishment of what became the Bombay Stock Exchange, the citys commercial history reflects its connections with global markets. The programme examines the role of the cotton and opium trades in building fortunes during the colonial period. Among the personalities featured are David Sassoon, Jamsetjee Jejeebhoy and Premchand Roychand. Their contributions to the city extended beyond business, with philanthropy playing an important role in the development of educational institutions, hospitals and public landmarks. Richa Chadha on understanding Mumbais history Speaking about the episode, Richa Chadha said she wanted to look beyond Mumbais reputation for energy, ambition and opportunity to explore the history that shaped the city. Whenever we talk about Mumbai, we talk about its energy, its opportunities and the people who come here to build a life. But I think it is equally important to understand the history behind the city we know today. Mumbais rise was shaped by trade, migration and people who built fortunes, but also by those who gave back to society through schools, hospitals and public institutions, she said. The actor also raised questions about the relationship between wealth and social responsibility, drawing attention to the role philanthropy played in Mumbais development. It makes you wonder whether wealth today carries the same sense of responsibility. A city is not built by money alone; it is built by the people who live in it, contribute to it and make it what it is. Through Musafiri, I want to explore these lesser-known stories and look at Mumbai through a perspective we may not always stop to consider, Chadha added. Musafiri explores the stories behind Mumbai With this episode, Musafiri continues to examine lesser-known aspects of Mumbais history and the people who helped shape its development. By revisiting the citys trading communities, influential business figures and philanthropic contributions, the programme looks at how its economic growth has been connected to wider social and cultural changes. The episode also invites viewers to consider how the legacy of those who helped build Mumbai continues to influence the city, particularly when it comes to the relationship between wealth and giving back to society. Also Read:Richa Chadha slams trolls body-shaming Katrina Kaif after pregnancy; says, They are just losers and they deserve to be ignored
Bhuvneshwar Will Be 'rubbing His Hands', Arshdeep Can Trouble Allen, Says Pamment
With Hardik Pandya: Bhuvneshwar Kumar will be rubbing his hands at the prospect of bowling in early-season New Zealand conditions, while Arshdeep Singh can use his left-arm angle to trouble Finn Allen, according to former Mumbai Indians fielding coach James Pamment. Both Bhuvneshwar and Arshdeep were a part of Indias 1-0 T20I series win in New Zealand in 2022 and the duo are now back for the five-game series starting in Christchurch on Thursday. While Arshdeep has now established himself in the T20I team, Bhuvneshwar is coming after making his first appearance for India in the shortest format in four years in the rained out series decider against the West Indies in Bengaluru. He will look to put in good performances, as well as guide the younger fast bowling crop in the matches in Christchurch, Auckland, Wellington and Hamilton. It's a talented team bowling group that the Indians have got and that Bhuvi's back, so by seeing these conditions, Bhuvi will be rubbing his hands while coming back into the Indian team and playing in these conditions. He will get the ball to move around, and obviously, he gets the natural swing as well. So, I'm really excited to see Bhuvi back in this team. Arshdeep Singh, top quality pacer. If he hits his form, lines and lengths, he'll prove some real issues, especially somebody like Finn Allen, who does struggle with quality left-hand swing bowling, Pamment told IANS in an exclusive conversation. His plan for the rest of the Indian fast bowling attack is sticking to a Test-match length, constant aggression and a short ball aimed at the badge of the helmet, because New Zealand's top order will punish anything passive. I think initially it'll be almost honing in on that Test match length - that top of off, and top of fourth stump length. But just being extra aggressive, making sure they're really aggressive the whole time, because if they're passive, these New Zealand guys will attack them, especially these guys like Seifert and Allen, Conway, very good players of the short ball as well. But I will be encouraging the boys to bowl short, but make sure they're on the money and make sure they're aiming the badge of the helmet and the back shoulder, and when they're not doing that, make sure that you get the top of the fourth and fifth stump. Its because as long as they're doing that with lots of aggression, they'll be in the game, and have a chance to nick good players off when the wicket's assisting, and the boys behind the wicket hopefully will be ready with their hands nice and warm to catch those catches. Then there is the small matter of staying on their toes to adapt to various conditions, says Pamment. But I think one of the biggest things will be gaining confidence that you can run in on a lush green surface and probably bring some moisture with your boots with you into your landing position. So make sure you've got the long springs on and full confidence that when you do plant your foot into the surface that your feet are going to stick there. I've seen a lot of overseas teams come to New Zealand in all stages throughout the year, and not make that adaptation, because the outfields are lush, green, and they do gather moisture. So you've got to make sure that your springs in the bottom of your boots are there to hold you so that you can confidently brace hard and get stuck into bowling good hard lines and lengths, and then once you get through that phase where the ball stops moving around a little bit, it's remaining extremely aggressive, making sure you're using your short ball, and setting fields accordingly. Three of these grounds are of reasonable sizes, so you will be able to use your short ball with confidence that it's not going to top edge and fly out of the ground, but there are a couple of those venues as well that are quite small, and we will see top edges flying for six or something. You've just got to accept that and move on and get ready for the next ball if that does happen, he explained. As per Pamment, a Yorkshire native who moved to New Zealand early in his career and played 14 first-class and 33 List A games for Auckland from 1993 to 1996 and later coached Northern Districts domestic team, India's batters face the flip side of the adaptation, especially for the attacking left-handers at the top of the order. How they adapt to that, and how they're very selective - we know, especially the left-handers at the top, they like to hit balls for six, don't they? Regardless of who it is, whether it's the young man Vaibhav or whether it's Ishan or Abhishek, we know that they take it on, and T20 cricket demands that you take it on. But I'd be encouraging those guys just to try and make sure they adapt to conditions, they understand conditions, that it's going to be relentless in terms of New Zealand will come with a number of seam bowling options, different varying paces, obviously Milne and Ferguson, high pace. The other boys perhaps not reaching that pace, but still very skillful, tall and bouncy - Blair Tickner, Kyle Jamieson, they're tall guys. So while they're not quite as quick, they still demand that you've got to be able to play between your chest and head, and they will test them out. I'm sure the boys, once they get settled in New Zealand, but they haven't got a lot of time. I know they've arrived over the last couple of days. If they're smart, they'll be spending the next couple of days working on that type of thing, because that's what's going to come their way. With Hardik Pandya and Jasprit Bumrah both missing the T20Is due to injuries and workload management, respectively, Pamment sees the gaps as a chance for others to stake a claim. Obviously, when you lose two world-class players, any team in the world who lose two world-class players of that nature, from your white-ball team, World Cup winners, IPL winners, serial performers at top level - it's always difficult to fill that void. But what it does, it provides opportunities for others. Mayank Yadav and Prince Yadav, they have the opportunity to come and showcase what they can do in conditions which should suit them. While experience-wise, they might not be at that level, they're going to get some things that are in their favour. So, let's see how they utilise that. Nitish Kumar Reddy is another one who has been given opportunities as that all-rounder, as obviously Shivam Dube. I know they haven't used Shivam too much with the ball, but he's definitely dangerous with the bat. So, Nitish is having another opportunity with Hardik Pandya missing five T20I games here. Mayank Yadav and Prince Yadav, they have the opportunity to come and showcase what they can do in conditions which should suit them. While experience-wise, they might not be at that level, they're going to get some things that are in their favour. So, let's see how they utilise that. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
Content India 2027 to bring 1,000-plus media and entertainment professionals to Mumbai
Taking place in Mumbai from March 10 to 12, Content India 2027 will draw upwards of 1,000 stakeholders from the media and entertainment world. This gathering will spotlight innovative technologies and foster international co-productions, striving to establish India as a premier hub for content creation. Organized by Dish TV India and C21Media, the event serves as a vital marketplace for collaboration and growth within the industry.
India Are Going To Get 'a Bit Of A Shock' In Cold, Dark New Zealand, Says Pamment
T20 World Cup: India's players are in for a bit of a shock when the T20I series in New Zealand gets underway, according to former Mumbai Indians fielding coach James Pamment, citing the games starting at 8pm in near darkness and temperatures expected to hover around ten degrees. International sides have rarely toured this early in the New Zealand summer in recent years, pointed out Pamment, who briefly worked as the Black Caps assistant coach and is coming off a fielding coach stint with the Bangladesh senior mens team. Yes, it is very early in the New Zealand cricketing summer, so it's almost unparalleled, really. I can think of the top of my head over the last few years where international teams have been in New Zealand at this time of year, but certainly not India. Yes, it will be a bit of a shock for the Indian boys, when they do get here and be involved in the conditions, especially in the T20 games. They start at 8pm New Zealand standard time. So it's going to be almost dark in most of the venues at that time, and it will be, I guess, around the 10 degrees mark. It'll be cold, there will be dew, and I think the conditions will certainly suit seam bowling for those T20 fixtures, Pamment told IANS in an exclusive conversation. The hosts are hardly match-hardened either, with the series starting even before New Zealand's domestic season begins. It's the same for both teams, and I guess the New Zealand boys will probably be a little bit more used to it. But we haven't had any domestic cricket this season yet in New Zealand. So for this series to be starting before domestic cricket starts is quite unique. Obviously a lot of the boys are playing in different leagues around the world, and a number of them have been on A tours as well. So it's not like they're shy of cricket, but it's playing in these types of conditions and getting used to those times I think will be the biggest challenge, and you can tell how New Zealand think about the wickets and conditions, because they've picked eight seamers in their squad of 16 for the T20Is. It means they think that seam bowling is going to play a large part in the series, added Pamment. Asked how the pitches in New Zealand would compare with the flat surfaces India, the reigning T20 World Cup holders, recently played against the West Indies in the drawn 2-2 series, Pamment predicted a fairer fight between bat and ball to happen. New Zealand's been very good at preparing good cricket wickets for their T20 fixtures over the last few years. While it will benefit some seam bowling, we know with the white ball that if you use it really wisely in the first three-four overs, you can gain a bit of traction in the game. But if you don't use it well, the wickets will be conducive to shot making, but there will obviously be a little bit more assistance than I guess the wickets that the Indian team played against the West Indies in your home country. They've been pretty flat surfaces and very batsmen dominant, whereas there'll be more of a contest between bowler and batter in these games here right through. Where India could really be caught out in T20Is, Pamment believes, is in the fielding, which has been the biggest point of concern. There's nothing like spending time at a venue to get used to the conditions. It's certainly going to be dewy, cold, and obviously, the light situation is very different from venue to venue. I know they'll use four different venues in the T20 series with Hagley having two games, and you just can't be spending time preparing. But these days, these guys don't get much time to go and train at a venue, as pretty much you arrive two days out, train one day out, and then you play, and move on. So they have to be very confident in their basics. But different venues come with different variables, and it's very difficult to get used to it, and I certainly when I was involved in the IPL with Mumbai Indians, I used to really try and encourage guys, especially if they haven't played at those venues before, to try and replicate what they were likely to experience in the game the following evening. So it's just to get to know your fielding position, how the ball runs towards you if it's coming on the ground, and get used to the flat catches that come at different levels, and obviously, the high catches when they leave and come back into the light towers, he explained. He has seen first-hand what unfamiliar lights can do to a fielding unit, during his time with Bangladesh in last years Asia Cup in Dubai, which India won. It's going to be really important that if guys want to be competent fielders, they do that type of work so that they don't let the team down. To be honest, I haven't really seen too many of the performances, I've seen the scorecards of the Indians. I know they've had a change of coach recently with their fielding specific responsibilities. Obviously I was with Bangladesh this time last year when they were at the Asia Cup, and they really struggled with the stadium there in Dubai, where the lights around the edge of the grandstand rather than the towers. So it's all about practising and getting used to sighting the ball nice and early and then backing yourself. These guys are all very competent fielders, but sometimes concentration and confidence can impact on performance, and definitely if the fielding conditions are challenging, so it's a wet ball and slippery ground, then that can impact on their performance as well. Whatever the weather, the crowds look set to turn up for the games in New Zealand, especially with more than 85,000 tickets sold out so far in the multi-format series. Let's see, all the grounds are in previous years in New Zealand, we used to have venues that were rugby grounds as well as cricket grounds, and there's only one of those grounds - maybe two actually, that have been used for the T20 series. But rugby's long finished in those venues - so they will be ready to host cricket and certainly the interest is incredible for this time of the year as well. A lot of people have been buying tickets in advance. Whatever the weather, the crowds look set to turn up for the games in New Zealand, especially with more than 85,000 tickets sold out so far in the multi-format series. Let's see, all the grounds are in previous years in New Zealand, we used to have venues that were rugby grounds as well as cricket grounds, and there's only one of those grounds - maybe two actually, that have been used for the T20 series. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
SFC Environmental Technologies IPO to open on October 27; price band set at 313330
The Mumbai-based company, incorporated in 2005, provides wastewater treatment solutions and serves infrastructure companies through its proprietary technologies.
Sara Ali Khan and her mother, Amrita Singh, leased a 2,545-square-foot office in Mumbais Andheri West to Bengaluru-based Upsurge Labs for five years. The deal totals 3.76 crore, with a starting monthly rent of 5.85 lakh and annual increases of 5%.
Little 'shocked' With Jayawardenes Exit From MI, Pollard Can Be A Successor, Says Pamment
Former Mumbai Indians: Former Mumbai Indians fielding coach James Pamment said he was a little bit shocked over Mahela Jayawardene stepping down as the franchise's head coach and backed Kieron Pollard to take over the role. Last week, Jayawardene stepped down as MI head coach, which ended his second stint in charge of the five-time Indian Premier League (IPL) champions, after having guided them to three titles during his first spell from 2017 to 2022. Pamment, who worked alongside Jayawardene at MI while being there for eight years, said he had not seen this development coming. I was a little bit shocked actually when I saw at the weekend that Mahela had decided to step down. I enjoyed a lot of years working alongside Mahela. So passionate about Mumbai Indians, so passionate about the performance of the team as well. He was so passionate about helping develop the players, especially the Indian players to go on and be significant players to play for India as well, which a number of those guys are now when coming on this trip to New Zealand. So, I was surprised. I'm sort of out of the loop now. So, I'm not sure what the inner workings are - so let's see, Pamment told IANS in an exclusive conversation. He also felt Pollard, the big-hitting batter who began his IPL playing career at MI and began his coaching career as the franchises batting coach, does stand out among the potential candidates. Really, other than Kieron Pollard, I'm not sure who could take over. There's been lots of names mentioned, but for me, if Kieron feels he's ready to take it on, he'd be the man I'd give the job to. But I've heard about (Mike) Hussey, or this, that and the other people But there's a guy there who bleeds blue and gold. He started his coaching career there and once again, if he can put the good people around him, I think he's a guy who would have respect from the players. He's definitely got the knowledge about playing T20 cricket, especially in the IPL. But let's see - the owners might have something else in mind, added Pamment. MI have less than a month to appoint a new head coach before the retention deadline for IPL 2027 arrives ahead of the mini auction happening in Goa on December 16. Zaheer, who worked with Jayawardene as director of cricket operations at MI, has begun his role at the helm of the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) after long-serving head coach Stephen Fleming left. It is the former India fast bowler's first head coach role and Pamment felt the timing will help Zaheer have a key say in shaping the squad retention and auction picks. It's going to be an interesting time for Zaheer here with Chennai. So, I'm looking forward to seeing how he goes. Retentions and squad building is something that is really important. I guess it's your foundation for your season ahead. So, if they feel they need to make changes and they need to have some additions, then this is a really important time to try and get the players on board that you feel that you need. It is the former India fast bowler's first head coach role and Pamment felt the timing will help Zaheer have a key say in shaping the squad retention and auction picks. It's going to be an interesting time for Zaheer here with Chennai. So, I'm looking forward to seeing how he goes. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio landed in Jamnagar, Gujarat, on Wednesday to visit Reliance Industries' oil refinery, with discussions expected to focus on the company's capacity to process more Venezuelan crude and opportunities for wider energy cooperation between India and the United States. Speaking to reporters in Mumbai before departing for Gujarat, Rubio said Reliance's extensive refining capabilities, including its ability to process heavy crude oil from Venezuela, would be among the subjects discussed during his meeting with the company. He also indicated that the visit would explore opportunities for further cooperation and highlighted Reliance's existing investments in the United States. I think for us, it's more an opportunity to see their operations and have a broader discussion about their presence globally at a time in which energy is featuring prominently in many of the geopolitical decisions that are being made. This is a very large and prominent energy company. The...
Gurgaon, Noida housing demand drops 8-9% as NCR property market cools
Housing demand in the National Capital Region showed a decline in the third quarter of 2026, particularly in Gurgaon and Noida. While demand grew across six major Indian metros, new launches in NCR experienced significant reductions. Bengaluru demonstrated strong demand growth and price appreciation, making it a standout market. Pune and Mumbai Metropolitan Region saw substantial increases in new supply ahead of the festive season.
Tiger Shroff firing case: Shooters surveyed Big B, Salman
Mumbai: The accused in the firing case involving actor Tiger Shroff had reportedly conducted reconnaissance of the residences of several Bollywood celebrities, including Amitabh Bachchan and Salman Khan, before the attack, according to sources in the Mumbai Crime Branch. The shooters were reportedly instructed to target celebrities whose security arrangements were relatively less stringent. During 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 .
A Mumbai special POCSO court has jailed a 50-year-old contractor for five years for sexually assaulting a four-year-old girl. The court said a strangers forced kiss is not affection, found the childs testimony reliable and dismissed the accuseds money-dispute defence as an afterthought.
Mumbai Honors Bappi Lahiri with Street Naming, Ashok Pandit Reflects on Emotional Moment
Mumbai pays tribute to music legend Bappi Lahiri by naming a street after him, with filmmaker Ashok Pandit sharing heartfelt memories. Mumbai Honors Bappi Lahiri with Street Naming, Ashok Pandit Reflects on Emotional Moment
Viral: Salman Khan Spotted With Heavy Security After Tiger Shroff Shooting
Security outside Salman Khan's Galaxy Apartments residence in Mumbai has been increased following the attack on Tiger
Media reports claim Salman Khan was the intended target in the Tiger Shroff firing case. Seven accused have been brought to Mumbai as police investigate.
Haryana Police identified the accused from the state in the firing case involving actor Tiger Shroff and extended assistance to Mumbai Police in the investigation, Haryana Director General of Police (DGP) Ajay Singhal said. Singhal said Haryana Police would continue to cooperate with Mumbai Police in the case. He also said the state police were taking action against criminal gangs and those involved in activities that threaten public safety. Further, Singhal warned those attempting to spread fear or open fire at police personnel, saying strict action would be taken against them.
Tiger Shroff firing case: Shooters surveyed homes of Big B, Salman Khan, other stars
Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 21 (IANS) The accused in the firing case involving actor Tiger Shroff had reportedly conducted reconnaissance of the residences of several Bollywood celebrities, including Amitabh Bachchan and Salman Khan, before the attack, according to sources in the Mumbai Crime Branch. The shooters were reportedly instructed to target celebrities whose security arrangements were relatively less stringent. During the reconnaissance, different auto-rickshaw drivers had also taken the accused to the residences of several celebrities, including Amitabh Bachchan, Aamir Khan, Akshay Kumar and Salman Khan. It is learnt that the accused would ask auto-rickshaw drivers, whose services they used to get around Mumbai, to show them the homes of Bollywood stars. The accused allegedly told the drivers that they wanted to take pictures of the celebrities' residences. Subsequently, different auto-rickshaw drivers took them to the homes of several actors. During this period, an auto-rickshaw driver reportedly informed the accused that actor Tiger Shroff, son of Bollywood star Jackie Shroff, visited a football ground in Juhu every Sunday to play football. Following this information, the accused reached the football ground on October 11, but Tiger Shroff did not visit the venue that day. The accused then returned to the same ground the following Sunday, October 18. This time, they were carrying firearms. It was during this visit that firing was carried out at Tigers vehicle. According to the police, some other individuals had also travelled to Mumbai from Haryana during the same period. They allegedly conducted reconnaissance before returning to Haryana. After the attack on Tiger, the accused discarded both firearms at an unidentified location while leaving Mumbai. According to police sources, the attackers had used one foreign-made pistol and one country-made pistol in the attack. The accused reportedly did not have much information about the type of foreign-made pistol they had used. On October 20, the initial questioning of the accused revealed some significant information that the 'Baaghi' actor was not the primary target. The Mumbai Police is now tasked with tracing the location where the firearms were discarded. It was on October 18 when Tiger escaped after three motorcycle-borne men opened fire at his car in the Juhu area of Mumbai. Within hours of the incident, the Lawrence Bishnoi gang shared a post on social media, taking responsibility for the attack. The accused reportedly learned through social media reels shared by Tiger's fans that he did not have police protection at that time and keeping this in mind, they decided to target him. During the preliminary questioning, it was also revealed that the attack on Tiger was intended to spread fear in the industry. Several members of the film industry, including Amaal Mallik, Mika Singh, Vidyut Jammwal, Shatrughan Sinha, and Ravi Kishan have raised their concern following the incident.
Banned Tobacco Worth Lakhs Seized In Palghar
Police in Palghar, Maharashtra, seized banned tobacco products and pan masala worth Rs 49.24 lakh from a tempo on the Mumbai-Ahmedabad highway. The vehicle's driver was arrested, and a case was registered under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the Food Safety and Standards Act.
Ramayana gets early morning and late night shows in Mumbai
Fans can catch Ramayana: Part One at unusual hours, with a 6 am screening listed at Miraj Cinemas in Goregaon, Mumbai. Several theatres have also listed 11:59 pm shows. To note, ticket prices for film soaring as high as Rs 2770 in Mumbai
Tiger Shroff firing: 3 prime accused brought to Mumbai from Kota
Mumbai: Three key accused apprehended in connection with the firing at actor Tiger Shroffs car were brought to Mumbai from Kota in Rajasthan early on Wednesday, police said. Police brought them by road from Kota to Mumbai and, upon arrival, immediately took them to GT Hospital for a mandatory medical examination, an official said. Following 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 .
This Is The beginning: Sanjay Raut Question Hardeep Puri's Meeting With Epstein
Congress leader Srinivas BV also raised questions over the matter, linking it to the recent visit of the US Secretary of State to Mumbai and discussions surrounding the India-US trade deal.
Mumbai Veteran singer-composer Roop Kumar Rathod has opened up about his deep connection with nature, describing the jungle as more The post Roop Kumar Rathod: I dont just visit the jungle, I belong to its silence appeared first on Bilkul Online .
After Tiger Shroff's firing incident, security tightened at Bollywood actors' residences in Mumbai
Security has been tightened at the homes of several Bollywood actors in Mumbai's Juhu and Bandra areas following the attack on actor Tiger Shroff. Mumbai Police has increased security in Bandra, while teams of actors,...
Manipur burns while Delhi barricades: Shiv Sena(UBT) in
Mumbai In an unsparing broadside against the Centre, the Shiv Sena Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray on Wednesday launched a scathing critique The post Manipur burns while Delhi barricades: Shiv Sena(UBT) in Samaana appeared first on Bilkul Online .
17-Year-Old Girl Allegedly Assaulted Outside Garba Pandal Near Mumbai; Accused Arrested
A 17-year-old girl was allegedly dragged out of a Nalasopara garba pandal and assaulted after she stopped speaking to the accused, police said.
Rubio meets Jaishankar in Mumbai, pushes for early India-US trade deal
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar held talks in Mumbai on trade, energy, defence and technology
Milk prices rise: Mumbai rate hits Rs 102 per litre; Karnataka proposes Rs 8 hike for Nandini Milk
Milk prices have reached nearly Rs 100 per litre in Bhiwandi and Rs 102 in Mumbai amid rising cattle feed and fodder costs. Karnataka has proposed an Rs 8 hike in Nandini milk prices, taking blue-packet toned milk from Rs 46 to Rs 54 per litre, subject to Election Commission clearance.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio left Mumbai on Wednesday for Jamnagar on the second leg of his India visit. Jamnagar is the home to one of the World's largest refineries, operated by Reliance. Rubio's Jamnagar visit will focus on talks that will include enhanced energy cooperation. Ahead of his visit the US State Department said, Marco Rubio
3 Innovas, 3 Routes, 3 States: How Tiger Shroff's Shooters Were Brought To Mumbai
The alleged shooters were arrested from Kota on Monday morning, a day after firing at actor Tiger Shroff's car in Mumbai's Juhu.
Salman Khan Was Original Target; Tiger Shroff Became
In a chilling revelation following Sundays firing incident in Mumbais Juhu area, sources in the Mumbai Police revealed that Bollywood superstar Salman Khan was the original target for the Lawrence Bishnoi gang operatives. However, faced with impenetrable security around Khans Bandra residence, the shooters swiftly pivoted to actor Tiger Shroff, treating him as an easy [] The post Salman Khan Was Original Target; Tiger Shroff Became Easy Second Choice for Lawrence Bishnoi Gang, Reveal Mumbai Police appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Im coming here every three months: Rubios light-hearted remark in Mumbai
EAM Jaishankar Holds Trilateral Meet with UAE, US Officials in Mumbai
External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar held a trilateral meeting with UAE counterpart Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan and U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Mumbai. Jaishankar in his post on X said that they exchanged their perspectives on energy, connectivity and contemporary developments. While, Rubio in his post on X said that []
Identity Of Tiger Shroff's Shooter Still Unknown As Family Denies Link
The shooting targeting Tiger Shroff on a busy Sunday evening in Mumbai's upscale Juhu was captured on video.
Major Bollywood Stars Targeted in Tiger Shroff Shooting Incident
The Mumbai Crime Branch reveals that Tiger Shroff was not the only target in a recent shooting incident involving several Bollywood stars. Major Bollywood Stars Targeted in Tiger Shroff Shooting Incident
Mumbai weather: Dry skies forecast, temperatures near 37 deg C and AQI at 116
The weather department has warned of thunderstorms accompanied by lightning, light to moderate rainfall and gusty winds in Ratnagiri and Sindhudurg districts
Holland Taylor on 12 years with Sarah Paulson: Shes really a fascinating person
Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 21 (IANS) Actress Holland Taylor has opened up about her 12-year relationship with actress Sarah Paulson, describing her partner as a fascinating person with many unexpected qualities. Appearing on Drew Barrymores show, Holland reflected on her first impression of Sarah and spoke about how the couple makes time for each other despite their busy work schedules. Sarah asked Holland: I have a question for you and I need you to be honest with the people and with Drew. What was your first impression of me? I'm scared, I feel scared, but what was it? To which Holland replied: I ran into Sarah a couple of times, sort of the way one does it in Hollywood, and she seemed like the most youthful Hollywood dazzling dazzler that you could possibly imagine. Very different from what she in fact really is. Which I found out like 10 years later. Is it true also that you guys don't live together? Well we do as much time as we possibly can because work takes us apart constantly. She added: But I have an apartment here and she stays here at my apartment when she's here and we stay together here when we're both here. And in LA I have a separate house from hers but her new house she hasn't moved into yet and it's been almost a year since she's been staying with my house in LA too. So we're together as much as geography and our jobs let us be. Barrymore asked Holland: How long have you been together may I ask? To which, Holland said: Well I think it's 12 years going on. 12 years. She's really a fascinating person in many unexpected ways. She's very serious about some things and she is the most artful friend of anyone I've ever known. She has friendships, you know friendships really not always but they do require a certain amount of investment. Absolutely, a lot of work actually. Time, attention, and sometimes work, always happy work. She gives it all. She has quite a number of seriously important devoted friends and they put in the work to their friendships. The time that she spends on people that she really loves doing things for them, being with them, being really with them, showing up for all kinds of, I mean she's an amazing friend.
Harshvardhan Rane's Police Company to hit theatres on June 4, 2027
Ram Gopal Varma's Police Company, starring Harshvardhan Rane as Mumbai encounter cop Daya Nayak, will release in cinemas on June 4, 2027. The crime drama features Fardeen Khan, Fatima Sana Shaikh and Paresh Rawal, and is inspired by true events and real-life characters
Powar will make an excellent selector: Former India coach Greg Chappell
Powar was head coach of the India womens team apart from coaching Mumbai and Gujarat in domestic cricket
'What he believes is of no concern to public': Bengal Minister on Rahul Gandhi's RSS remarks
Digital Desk | Newtown, Oct 21 (IANS) West Bengal Minister Dilip Ghosh on Wednesday criticised Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi over his remarks against the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), saying that his views were of little concern to the public and that he has much to learn about India and the organisation. Speaking to reporters, Ghosh said Gandhi's statements had little impact, alleging that he lacked independent thinking and describing him as immature. What Rahul Gandhi believes is of no concern to the public. He still has a lot to learn about India and the RSS. It has only been 50-55 years, and he is still immature. He cannot think independently, which is why his statements have no impact, Ghosh said. His remarks came a day after Gandhi criticised the RSS, accusing the organisation of being anti-constitutional and holding views that subordinate women to men. The RSS is an al male anti-constitutional cult that believes women are the property of men. I believe in Shiva-Shakti. That's why it gives me such joy to fight them. What's beautiful is that many of their 'own' women are on my side, Gandhi said on Tuesday. Ghosh further alleged that attempts were being made in different parts of the country, including Delhi, Mumbai and Kolkata, to influence public opinion through foreign funding and external intervention. He claimed that money had entered Kolkata through various individuals and said the government was aware of the matter. Across the country, including in Delhi and Mumbai, efforts are being made to mislead the government and the public. Foreign funding is coming in, people are arriving from abroad, and attempts are being made to influence people through external sources. Similar efforts are taking place in Kolkata, where a significant amount of money has already come in through various individuals, and the government is also aware of it, he told IANS. Ghosh urged people to unite against such activities and prevent any disturbance in the state. Reacting to the burning of cockroach effigies during Dussehra celebrations on Tuesday, the minister said such practices were consistent with the festival's symbolism of destroying evil. Cockroaches should be burned, and other effigies representing different forms of demons should also be burned. Look at Durga Puja in Bengal. Every pandal features a different form of a demon, and several such effigies are burned, he said. Ghosh also backed the Centre's position on India's decisions regarding international oil trade, saying that the country's national interests would remain the priority despite external pressure. Our respected Prime Minister and External Affairs Minister have repeatedly said that decisions about whom India buys oil from and whom it sells it to are internal matters. We will make these decisions based on our national interests. There was a lot of pressure, but our Prime Minister did not bow to it. India's agenda is 'Nation First', and that will remain our priority, he said.
Ranji Trophy: Sarfaraz, Akash two good as Mumbai eye bonus-point win over Himach
This was wicketkeeper-batter Akashs fourth ton in 14 first-class games, while Test batter Sarfaraz registered his 18th ton in 65 ties
2 charred bodies found, 6 injured in Mumbai's Sakinaka scrap godown fire
NASA spacecraft detects methane and carbon monoxide in dozens of brown dwarfs
Because they drift independently through the cosmos without a host star, fading slowly into darkness, researchers described them as kind of goth
Amit Shah pays homage to police martyrs at National Police Memorial on Wednesday
Union Home Minister Amit Shah paid tribute to police martyrs at the National Police Memorial in New Delhi on October 21, marking Police Commemoration Day. He also flagged off a motorcycle rally involving around 90 police riders as part of a nationwide anti-drug initiative culminating at Ekta Nagar on October 31
Alzheimers research offers hope as scientists reverse cognitive decline in mice
Focusing on a vital protein known to regulate synaptic plasticity and neuronal health enabled reactivation of dormant neural connections.
Sacha Baron Cohen recalls being thrown out of Wimbledon as Ali G
Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 21 (IANS) Actor-comedian Sacha Baron Cohen recalled the time he was asked to leave Wimbledon while dressed as his iconic character Ali G, after allegedly offering cigarettes to children. Appearing on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, Cohen revisited the incident and jokingly defended Ali G, before sayign that his character was indeed selling cigarettes, pointing to a jacket bearing the words Official Ganja Dealer. Fallon asked Cohen: You went to Wimbledon as Ali G and you were asked to leave Wimbledon That's right as Ali G. This is real. Let's take a look at what happened. He then showed a video clip, where a security personnel could be seen asking Sacha to leave the premises as he was offering cigarettes and drugs to kids. To which, Sacha as Ali G replied to the security: I ain't a kiddie fiddler, what was I offering. No, that ain't true we ain't got no drugs that was him Breaking into a laughter, Fallon then asked Sacha: I Don't know how you do it. I don't know how you always get all this crazy trouble, but I mean you weren't offering drugs. To which, the actor said: That's not what Ali G. Is not about drugs or anything illegal. He would never do that. He would never do that No. Fallon then revealed that he had a photo of Sacha as Ali G wearing a jacket which had official ganja dealer written on it as he got thrown out of Wimbledon. Sacha then agreed and said: Okay, yeah So yeah, yeah, he was selling drugs.. The actor first played Ali G in the 2002 British comedy film Ali G Indahouse. Directed by Mark Mylod, it is the first of five films based on Baron Cohen's characters from Da Ali G Show, followed by Borat, Bruno, Borat Subsequent Moviefilm and Ali G: Who Iz I? It is the only one of these films to consist solely of a fictional narrative with no mockumentary element. Sacha character is all set to return with Ali G: Who Iz I? The film marks the actors feature directorial debut. It is scheduled to be released in October 2026.
Two killed in fire at scrap godown in Mumbai's Andheri
Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 21 (IANS) Two people died, and four others sustained burn injuries, including one who suffered 80 per cent burns, after a fire broke out at a scrap godown in Abdul Rashid Compound in Saki Naka, Andheri East, Mumbai, officials said on Wednesday. The Mumbai Fire Brigade received a call about the blaze at 6.18 p.m. on Tuesday and classified it as a Level-II fire shortly after responding to the incident. The injured were subsequently rushed to the civic-run Rajawadi Hospital for treatment, police said. The identities of the two deceased persons have not yet been established. A senior officer of the Mumbai Fire Brigade said the circumstances surrounding the blaze remained unclear, with the scale and nature of the incident making it difficult to determine its cause at this stage. Preliminary investigations have so far been unable to establish the exact cause or point of origin of the fire. Officials said the flames spread rapidly, with the large quantity of scrap material at the godown providing fuel and causing the blaze to intensify quickly. The nature of the material stored at the premises also posed challenges for firefighting personnel, making the operation to extinguish the flames difficult. However, after sustained efforts, the fire brigade eventually managed to bring the blaze under control. Extinguishing the fire was also challenging, but it was eventually brought under control, the officer said. The four injured individuals were identified as Taufiq Shadil Qureshi, 20, who sustained 80 per cent burns; Jahid Abidulla Qureshi, 20, and Kamal Jalauddin Shah, 47, who both suffered 40 per cent burns; and Lalchand Ramlakhan Gautam, 40, who sustained 10 per cent burns. All four were admitted to the civic-run Rajawadi Hospital for medical treatment. According to doctors at the hospital, Taufiq Shadil Qureshi, who sustained 80 per cent burns, is in critical condition. The two other patients who suffered 40 per cent burns each are also in serious condition. All three have been admitted to the hospital's trauma ward for treatment and close monitoring. The fourth injured person, Lalchand Ramlakhan Gautam, who sustained 10 per cent burns, is reported to be stable. Doctors said he would remain under observation for some time before being discharged, depending on his condition. Meanwhile, the police and fire brigade officials are continuing to examine the circumstances surrounding the incident. Further details are awaited.
Antarctic sea ice decline accelerates after record lows in 2023
That upward trajectory abruptly halted in 2015, followed by significant drops starting in 2016
Three key accused in the Tiger Shroff firing case have been brought to Mumbai from Kota. Police are investigating suspected gang links and the attack in Juhu.
Iran claims naval mines set two oil tankers ablaze in Strait of Hormuz
Also on Tuesday, Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei said the country will not let any strike against it go unanswered and will respond with equal or greater force.
India and US review strategic ties as Marco Rubio visits Mumbai
They also exchanged views on regional and global developments, the Ministry said in a statement.
How 2 Women From UP Carried Guns To Mumbai For Tiger Shroff's Shooters
Four people arrested in Delhi were allegedly part of a module linked to the Lawrence Bishnoi gang that supplied weapons to the accused who fired shots at Tiger Shroff's car on Sunday evening.
Tiger Shroff Firing Case: Shooters Allegedly Targeted Salman Khan Before Changing Plans
The firing at Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff's car in Mumbai on Sunday evening may have been linked to an earlier plan to target Salman Khan, police sources have revealed. Investigators suspect that the shooters first tried to reach Khan but changed
Indian travellers face flight disruptions as airlines cancel Gulf service
For Indian travellers headed for the Gulf and Western countries, airline schedules have been disrupted as airlines have cut flights due to security concerns.
Israels Netanyahu says overthrowing Iranian government is a key objective
The meeting took place at a military base in southern Israel, according to the Israeli Army Radio.
Donald Trump urges Zelensky to negotiate peace as Russia advances in Ukraine
Russia's a big machine. They just keep grinding forward, and that's what they've done, Trump said.
Tiger Shroff firing case: Mumbai Police bring three accused from Kota
Mumbai Police brought three accused from Kota to Mumbai in connection with the firing incident involving actor Tiger Shroff. Meanwhile, Delhi Polices Special Cell arrested four more people allegedly linked to weapon supply and efforts to help the shooters escape, intensifying the investigation
Ram Gopal Varma's 'Police Company' First Poster Out; When Will The Daya Nayak Film Release?
Ram Gopal Varma's 'Police Company', starring Harshvardhan Rane as encounter specialist Daya Nayak, explores Mumbai's fight against the underworld and will release in theatres on June 4, 2027.
Tiger Shroff firing: 3 held in Kota brought to Mumbai
Three key accused in the firing incident at actor Tiger Shroff's car were brought to Mumbai from Kota, Rajasthan, early on Wednesday for interrogation. The incident, which occurred on Sunday evening, injured Shroff's driver and a bystander. Police are investigating potential links to the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, with more arrests made by Delhi Police.
Researchers use intense laser pulses to convert plastic into microscopic diamond
Scientists targeted polyethylene terephthalate (PET) with intense laser pulses.
South Korean researchers showcase humanoid robots capable of lifting 20 kg loads
This capability roughly doubles previous benchmarks established by other institutions.
US Defence Secretary visits Israel for talks on Iran amid Middle East tensions
Israels Army Radio reported that the dialogue took place at a military air force base located in Israels southern desert
Before a personal pyre, in Garhwal...
Nothing but admiration for a filmmaker, who switched careers at middle age to tell stories he couldnt have otherwise
Authorities must ensure staircases are completely safe
Good signage and lighting on staircases are a must
Shraddha Dubey held in Nagpur over alleged murder of cafe owner Shiva Sharma
Shraddha Dubey, a key accused in the suspected murder of Lucknow cafe owner Shiva Sharma, was arrested from a Wardha Road flat in Nagpur by a joint UP STF and Lucknow police team, with assistance from Nagpur Crime Branch
Mumbai: Police recover gold and diamond jewellery stolen from Kandivli residence
Police trace accused to Bihar and Gujarat, recover cash and jewellery after complainant reports additional losses
Bombay HC petition challenges Thane metro nod to fell and transplant 3,212 trees
Activists warn that it could worsen the impact of rising temperatures, erratic rainfall, and groundwater shortages; also slam local leaders for their silence
Mumbai: Rajawadi Hospitals help desk lies unused due to staff shortage
Rajawadi Hospitals Rugna Mitra cabin remains non-operational nearly three years after the initiative was announced; hospital administration cites staff shortage
Maharashtra: Two students dead, three critical in Palghar motorcycle accident
Midnight Navratri outing turns fatal as five students on a single motorcycle crash into roadside pit in Palghar, claiming two lives
Priyanka Chopra exits Saif Ali Khan and Ritesh Batras period drama
Priyanka Chopra has reportedly exited Saif Ali Khan and Ritesh Batras yet-untitled period drama due to a scheduling conflict. The film began shooting in Mumbai on October 21, with the makers reportedly in talks with two actors to replace her
Mumbai: Indian AI researcher and professor featured on billboard in Omaha
Indian-origin professor features on hoarding of Nebraskas Creighton University; family back home in Thane overjoyed
Mumbai Customs arrests passenger after 382 grams of gold found concealed in belt
Cops arrest frequent flyer from Tamil Nadu after 382 grams of gold worth up to Rs 60 lakh is found concealed in his belt
Mumbai: BMC issues stop-work notice at Andheri West demolition site
Action follows sunday mid-day report on residents complaints about dust pollution at First Cross Lane; civic body also issues show-cause notice and imposes penalty, resident claims
Mumbai: Uddhav Thackeray raises ballot paper demand at Dussehra rally
The Shiv Sena (UBT) chief renews his demand for ballot-paper elections, questions alleged deletions from electoral rolls and criticises the government over the Tiger Shroff attack, and farmers loan-waiver relief during the Dussehra rally speech
CSMT dome leakage and railway relics put Mumbais heritage conservation in focus
Artist Aashima Mehrotras timely interventions have done much good for railway heritage
Tiger Shroffs family extends support to injured Umesh Chauhan at KEM Hospital
Surgery to extract bullet lodged in Chauhans liver likely to happen today
Marco Rubio meets S Jaishankar in Mumbai, pays tribute to 26/11 victims
Mumbai, Oct 20: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Tuesday met External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar in Mumbai as part of his two-day visit to India, with bilateral ties, trade and energy cooperation expected to figure prominently in discussions, national media reported. Rubio also paid tribute to the victims of the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks at the memorial inside the Taj Mahal Palace Hotel. US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor, who accompanied him, said the visit honoured the courage of Indian security forces. The United States and India remain resolute in confronting terrorism in all its forms, Gor said in a post on X. Marco Rubio, who also visited the iconic Gateway of India with Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, called for more high-level exchanges between the two countries, describing India as a strong strategic partner with close commercial and defence ties. He said India had made substantial progress in diversifying its energy sources and described its efforts to broaden its energy portfolio as a smart thing to do. Rubio said Washington was willing to supply some of India's energy needs and that the two sides had discussed Venezuela and other potential sources. His visit comes as New Delhi and Washington work towards a trade agreement amid differences over tariffs and India's purchases of Russian oil. Rubio is also scheduled to visit Reliance Industries' refinery complex in Jamnagar, Gujarat, on Wednesday.
Mumbai residents flag illegal banners despite BMCs removal drive
From footpaths and junctions to landmarks and residential entrances, banners and flags have become an eyesore across Mumbai. Despite the BMCs removal of 52,448 banners and flexes since January, residents say the clutter keeps returning
Who Are The Women Arrested In Tiger Shroff Firing Case? Police Probe Alleged Weapons Link
The two women, Radha and Babita were arrested at the New Delhi Railway Station and were handed over to the Mumbai Police on Tuesday.
Salman Khan Spotted At Mumbais Kalina Airport Amid Tight Security
Khan arrived with his convoy and was escorted by tight security as he made his way towards the terminal.
Tiger Shroff firing case: Four more people, including two women, arrested
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 21 (IANS) The investigation into the firing incident involving Bollywood actor Tiger Shroffs car has taken a new turn, with Delhi Polices Special Cell arresting four people allegedly linked to the supply of weapons and efforts to help the shooters escape. Delhi Polices Special Cell, NDR unit, arrested four accused on October 20. They have been identified as Kunal, 21, and Sumit, 19, both residents of Sonipat district in Haryana, along with Radha, 23, from Sitapur in Uttar Pradesh, and Babita, 23, from Azamgarh in Uttar Pradesh. The investigation is examining the alleged movement of a pistol and ammunition from Amritsar to Mumbai, the role of intermediaries in delivering the weapon and the reported attempts to help the shooters leave the city after the incident. According to the police, investigators are examining the alleged roles of the four in transporting the weapon. Kunal had recently been released from jail on bail. He allegedly met Anil Pandit through a friend. The two subsequently began communicating through an encrypted messaging application, according to Delhi Police. Police allege that, on Pandits instructions, Kunal brought a pistol and 20 cartridges from Amritsar. Sumit reportedly accompanied him during the journey. According to the police account, Kunal met Radha around two months before the incident. He allegedly told her about his activities and subsequently persuaded her to carry the weapon to Mumbai. On October 15, Kunal reportedly took Radha and Babita to New Delhi railway station. The pistol was allegedly placed inside Radhas bag. On October 17, Radha and Babita reportedly arrived in Dadar and checked into a hotel. At around 11 am that day, a minor boy allegedly collected the bag from Radha near the hotel. Police are investigating who received the bag afterwards and how the weapon was allegedly used in the firing. The firing incident took place on the evening of October 18. According to Delhi Police, Anil Pandit subsequently told Kunal that the shooters were stranded in Mumbai and allegedly asked him to arrange their escape. On the same day, Radha and Babita reportedly left Dadar for Delhi aboard the Haridwar Express. The women were apprehended at New Delhi railway station on October 20, while Kunal and Sumit were detained in Sonipat. Following the firing incident, the accused reportedly fled to Surat in Gujarat, from where they boarded a Jaipur-bound train. Their alleged plan was to travel to New Delhi by bus before escaping to Nepal. Three accused were arrested by Mumbai Police in Kota, Rajasthan, in connection with the case. Further investigation is underway.
Tiger Shroff Attack News | 4 More People, Including 2 Women, Arrested In Tiger Shroff Shooting Case
The probe into the conspiracy behind the attack on actor Tiger Shroff reached the national capital on Tuesday, with the Delhi Police Special Cell arresting four people, including two women, who allegedly played a vital role in arranging and transporting weapons that the three shooters used. Police arrested Kunal, Sumit, Radha and Babita and handed them over to the Mumbai Police. Kunal and Sumit allegedly arranged the weapons, and Radha and Babita went to Dadar in Mumbai and handed the guns to the three men.
The Special Cells statement does not establish whether the pistol allegedly transported by the accused has been conclusively linked to the firing incident or whether the alleged attempt to arrange the shooters escape was successful
Rajnath calls for unified action against entire terror ecosystem at SCO meeting
New Delhi, Oct 20: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday called upon Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) member states to work together to dismantle the entire ecosystem of terrorism, asserting that there could be no justification for the menace or double standards in dealing with it. Addressing the 25th meeting of the SCO Council of Heads of Government in Dushanbe, Tajikistan, he said terrorism claimed innocent lives, disrupted investment and trade, encouraged radicalisation and deprived young people of opportunities. There can be no justification for terrorism, no double standards in addressing it, and no place for those who finance, support, or provide safe havens to terrorists, Rajnath Singh said. He recalled Prime Minister NarendraModis emphasis at the SCO Summit in Bishkek in August-September 2026 on taking concrete steps in security, connectivity and economic cooperation. Rajnath Singh said the SCO must remain committed to sovereign equality, consensus and mutual respect. He stressed that economic engagement should be inclusive and mutually beneficial to all member states, adding that new institutional mechanisms should address clearly identified needs, avoid duplication and deliver practical results. Highlighting the challenges posed by geopolitical tensions, trade disruptions, supply-chain uncertainties and concerns over energy and food security, the Defence Minister called for stronger supply chains, greater trade and investment and wider use of technology to promote development. He reaffirmed Indias support for adopting an Action Plan for the SCO Programme of Multilateral Trade and Economic Cooperation for 2026-2030. Rajnath Singh welcomed the decisions taken at the Bishkek summit to establish the Universal Centre in Tashkent and the Anti-Drug Centre in Dushanbe as permanent SCO bodies. Their success, he said, would depend on effective coordination and timely implementation. On regional connectivity, he said India supported initiatives that linked markets, facilitated trade and opened new avenues for development. He cited the International North-South Transport Corridor and Chabahar Port as important routes for connecting Central Asia with wider markets. Connectivity must be based on consultation and respect for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of all countries, he said, warning that projects not founded on these principles would not be sustainable. He also called for simplifying customs procedures, promoting digital documentation, improving logistics and adopting interoperable digital systems to reduce the cost of doing business across the region. Referring to Indias recent initiatives to strengthen economic engagement with Central Asia, the Defence Minister highlighted a symposium on financing infrastructure projects in the region held in Mumbai earlier this month. He thanked Central Asian countries and SCO partners for their participation and also welcomed the organisation of the first SCO Asian Economic Dialogue. Emphasising that the success of the organisation should be measured by its impact on ordinary people, he said cooperation must create opportunities for young people, open markets for entrepreneurs and make new technologies accessible to farmers and small businesses. He cited Indias Digital Public Infrastructure, start-up ecosystem and emphasis on women-led development as examples of how technology and innovation could support inclusive growth. Rajnath Singh also highlighted Indias global initiatives, including the International Solar Alliance and the Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure, as well as Mission LiFE and the Global Biofuel Alliance, which promote sustainable lifestyles, climate resilience and cleaner energy. Calling for a forward-looking roadmap as the SCO marks 25 years of its existence, he urged member states to translate consensus into concrete outcomes. He reaffirmed Indias commitment to working with all members and invited them to participate in the first SCO Civilisational Dialogue Forum to be hosted by India later this year. The meeting reviewed progress in economic and trade cooperation and discussed ways to strengthen collaboration in transport, finance, the digital economy and social development. The heads of delegation adopted a joint communiqu, along with the SCO budget for 2027 and the Action Plan for Multilateral Trade and Economic Cooperation for 2026-2030. India has been a full member of the SCO since 2017 and actively participates in its various mechanisms.
