Navratri26 Mumbai property registrations fall 25% YoY
Revenue collections declined less sharply than registration volumes
Maharashtra: FDA seizes food stock worth Rs 79.97 lakh in statewide crackdown
Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 23 (IANS) In a major crackdown on food safety violations, Maharashtra's Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has seized approximately 35.547 tonnes of food stock worth an estimated Rs 79.97 lakh during a special statewide inspection drive, aimed at curbing the sale and distribution of potentially unsafe food products and ensuring compliance with food safety regulations. The Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar Division witnessed the largest seizure during the drive, with officials confiscating 32.639 tonnes of food stock from five locations. The seized goods were valued at more than Rs 65.80 lakh, making this the most significant action undertaken during the special inspection campaign. In another major operation, the FDAs Nashik Division seized 2,908 kilograms of spices and ajwain from two locations. The total value of the confiscated stock was estimated at Rs 14.16 lakh. An official said that the seizure speaks volumes about the departments focus on inspecting food products that are widely used in everyday cooking and ensuring that they meet prescribed quality and safety standards. Meanwhile, in Mumbai, the FDA suspended the licences of two food establishments after inspections revealed unhygienic conditions and violations of applicable rules. Officials claim that the action is a clear pointer to the departments efforts to hold food business operators accountable for maintaining proper hygiene and adhering to mandatory food safety requirements. The statewide inspection drive forms part of the FDAs broader efforts to strengthen food safety enforcement and prevent the sale of substandard or potentially unsafe food products, said officials. By conducting inspections at multiple locations and taking action against establishments found violating regulations, the department aims to protect consumers from health risks associated with unsafe food handling, storage and distribution, officials added. The substantial quantity and value of the seized stock indicate the scale of enforcement undertaken during the campaign. The action also sends a strong message to manufacturers, traders and food business operators that violations of food safety norms will invite regulatory action.
Pankaj Tripathi is set to make his hosting debut at the IIFA Digital Awards 2027, but the actor admitted that the responsibility has left him nervous. Known for his soft-spoken nature, Pankaj will share hosting duties with his Mirzapur co-stars Ali Fazal and Abhishek Banerjee at the ceremony scheduled to take place in Abu Dhabi next year. The trio recently attended the IIFA 2027 press conference in Mumbai, where they spoke about their upcoming hosting responsibilities and shared a glimpse of their camaraderie off screen. While Ali Fazal discussed the box-office performance of Mirzapur The Movie, Pankaj opened up about his apprehensions about taking the stage as a host for the first time. Ali Fazal Talks About Mirzapur The Movie's Box-Office Performance Mirzapur The Movie collected in excess of Rs. 200 crores at the domestic box office. Reflecting on the film's performance, Ali spoke about its contribution to theatrical business at the press conference. Hosting is fine, but this year we have contributed to the box office in a little way. He further expressed gratitude for the response the film received from audiences, adding, We are very happy with all the love. We managed to bring a few people to the theatres with our film Mirzapur, Ali added. Pankaj Tripathi Opens Up About His IIFA 2027 Hosting Debut While Abhishek Banerjee recalled hosting the IIFA Awards twice and Ali Fazal mentioned his previous experience at the event, Pankaj will be stepping into the role for the first time. Introducing him to the stage, Ali said, Theres a third person who will be hosting for the first time, so we want to give him a little warm-up. Lets welcome Pankaj Tripathi to the stage. Speaking about his upcoming stint, Pankaj admitted that hosting was unfamiliar territory for him. He said, I am very scared because I am not used to hosting. I am soft spoken. I talk slowly, and I have seen people often shout while hosting. So I am scared who will listen to my soft speech there. The actor also offered a humorous take on how he plans to approach the responsibility, saying, I will make my hosting feel spiritual. It should feel like this man will transform life today. I will transform the audience, their soul with my hosting. Their lives will change. It wont be just an award. I will be more of a ghost than a host. I might make mistakes. All About IIFA 2027 The 26th edition of the IIFA Awards will be held at Yas Island in Abu Dhabi on January 22 and 23, 2027. The IIFA Digital Awards will take place at the Etihad Arena on January 22, with Pankaj Tripathi, Ali Fazal and Abhishek Banerjee hosting the event. The ceremony will also feature performances by Himesh Reshammiya and Sunidhi Chauhan. The main awards ceremony, scheduled for January 23, will see Karan Johar, Varun Dhawan, Ananya Panday and Maniesh Paul take on hosting duties. The IIFA Awards 2027 will also be livestreamed on YouTube. Also Read : Pankaj Tripathi celebrates Durgashtami and Dussehra in Kolkata with family: The city has always held a very special place in my heart
Fake maritime job rackets: DGMA, RPSL holders launch campaign
Digital Desk | Kolkata, Oct 23 (IANS) The Directorate General of Marine Administration (DGMA) has launched a major campaign to raise awareness among seafarers regarding fake job rackets in the maritime sector. In 2025-26 itself, scammers have got away with crores of rupees from unsuspecting mariners by offering them high-paying jobs on merchant vessels. Worst still, important documents belonging to the victims have been compromised. A genuine-looking job offer isnt enough. Verify before you trust. Before accepting a recruitment offer, check whether the recruiter is authorised, verify the job details and stay cautious of unusual payment demands. Never let urgency override verification. Take a moment to check. Make an informed decision. Protect your career at sea, the DGMA has said as part of its campaign. Several genuine Recruitment and Placement Service Licence (RPSL) holders and shipping companies have also joined the drive to create awareness about such scams. Hundreds of seafarers across India lose money, personal documents, and career momentum to fake maritime job offers every year. These scams have grown more sophisticated since 2020, and in 20252026 alone, police have filed cases involving crores of rupees stolen from job-seeking mariners, one such company has said in its notice. The victims range from fresh deck cadets searching for their first ship to experienced officers looking for a better contract, an official said. It has been clearly mentioned that genuine shipping companies and licensed RPSL holders will never ask applicants to pay for a job, visa, joining ticket, or processing fee. Hence, any demand for money before a mariner boards a vessel is a major red flag. Genuine RPSL holders never charge seafarers for employment or placement. All visa and medical costs are borne by the shipowner. Fake maritime job offers typically involve unrealistic salaries, no experience required promises, or fast promotions, and almost always demand advance payments or full document scans upfront, an RPSL holder said. Those applying for jobs should verify a recruiters RPSL status on the official DG Shipping portal before sharing documents or travelling to join a vessel. As of October 2026, there are 538 valid RPSL holders, 396 agencies with invalid or expired licenses, and 66 agencies that are temporarily suspended from recruiting, it has been mentioned. The scammers offer fraudulent employment proposals for positions on merchant vessels, cruise ships, or offshore platforms. The aim is to extract money, personal documents, or both from seafarers. Unlike generic job scams targeting office workers, these schemes specifically exploit the maritime industrys structures: RPSL numbers, CDC requirements, COC certificates, and the urgency of crew changes. Maritime recruitment scams often target job-seeking seafarers who are under financial or career pressure to find their next ship, the licence holder said. Things have got worse with people relying heavily on digital modes of communication for all requirements. WhatsApp groups, Telegram channels, Facebook pages, and even LinkedIn profiles now serve as primary channels for distributing fake jobs. Fraudsters set up offices or use co-working spaces in crewing hotspots like Navi Mumbai and Chennai, register a company name with India Private Limited or Marine Services Pvt Ltd in it, and begin advertising positions that look remarkably similar to those offered by legitimate ship management private limited firms. The fraudsters have also become increasingly fluent in DG Shipping terminology. They casually reference RPSL numbers, MLC compliance, CDC endorsements, and flag-state requirements to sound legitimate.
PGTI, Essar partner to launch new annual tournament on Indias professional golf calendar
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U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio visits India for the second time in five months, with stops in Mumbai and Jamnagar and talks on trade, energy and connectivity. As Rubio and External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar prepare for the next Modi-Trump talks, have differences over trade, tariffs, Russian oil and immigration been bridged? In this episode of WorldView, we examine five key takeaways from the visit and five unanswered questions.
Clean air action plan to be implemented for Mumbai Metropolitan Region: Maha Minister
Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 23 (IANS) To curb air pollution in Mumbai and surrounding areas, Maharashtra Environment and Climate Change Minister Pankaja Munde on Friday said that strict measures will be implemented to control road dust, transport and disposal of construction debris, industrial pollution, and vehicular emissions. Emphasising that sweeping alone is insufficient, she announced that road dust reduction will rely on vacuum cleaning machines, water sprinkling using sprinklers, and mandatory complete covering of vehicles transporting construction debris. Integrated measures will be formulated through the Clean Air Action Plan for the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR). Minister Munde, at the review meeting amid deteriorating air quality in Mumbai, stressed the need to pay special attention to road dust and re-suspended dust caused by vehicular movement. As these factors contribute significantly to pollution, sweeping methods must change. Merely sweeping dust to the side with a broom does not reduce pollution; hence, the deployment of vacuum cleaning machines must be increased. Additionally, she suggested exploring the feasibility of using treated wastewater for water sprinkling. She instructed municipal corporations to procure the necessary machinery to curb air pollution and adopt technical solutions for road cleaning, dust suppression, and regular air quality monitoring. Furthermore, Minister Munde suggested considering appropriate measures to mitigate dust in open grounds of schools and colleges. Extensive construction and redevelopment projects are underway across the MMR, making the transport and disposal of generated debris a crucial aspect of pollution control. Vehicles carrying debris must keep construction materials fully covered. Minister Munde directed the Traffic Police Department not to let non-compliant vehicles go with just a fine, but to prevent them from proceeding until full compliance is ensured. She urged the Traffic Police to strictly enforce existing regulations. Minister Munde noted that several municipal corporations face difficulties due to a lack of adequate sites for dumping construction debris. Therefore, a coordinated system for debris collection, transport, processing, and recycling is essential. Municipal corporations in Mumbai and nearby areas should explore the joint utilisation of available space. Along with developing independent disposal systems, she encouraged promoting the processing and reuse of debris in construction activities. Guidelines in this regard will be prepared over the next 15 to 20 days. Separate meetings will be conducted with relevant local bodiesincluding the Panvel, Kalyan, and Mumbai municipal corporationsto address their specific challenges, Minister Munde clarified. To curb industrial pollution, the Maharashtra Pollution Control Board must ensure actual compliance alongside inspections. Strict action must be taken against industries that fail to adhere to rules despite repeated checks. However, Minister Munde emphasised that the goal is not to shut down every industry, but to ensure necessary corrective improvements. It was observed that older machinery and outdated production processes in certain industrial areas contribute to rising pollution levels. Site-specific solutions tailored to local conditions are required. She instructed MPCB to increase visit frequencies and strictly verify post-inspection compliance. Attention will also be directed toward vehicle maintenance, strict enforcement of pollution controls, and dust generated during transport. Traffic police and related agencies must work in coordination to monitor vehicles transporting construction material. Minister Munde underlined the necessity of effective action against offending vehicles. She highlighted the need for green initiatives to mitigate environmental impacts caused by rising construction, concrete roads, and open dust in urban zones. She instructed officials to conduct a technical study on developing rooftop gardens on buildings, adopting eco-friendly structural design changes in construction, and implementing dust control measures in urban open spaces. While Mumbai's coastal location aids air circulation, reliance on natural conditions alone is insufficient to reduce pollution. Coordinated efforts across road dust, construction debris, vehicular emissions, and industrial pollution are essential. Minister Munde urged all municipal corporations and relevant departments to collectively prepare and effectively execute a joint action plan.
Maha absorbs first batch of Navy Agneepveers as police constables: CM Fadnavis
Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 23 (IANS) Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Friday announced that the first list of 282 Navy Agneepveers, who are residents of Maharashtra state, was received by the state government from the central government. Accordingly, 282 Agneepveers150 Seaman Deckside and 132 Seaman Enginesidehave been appointed as Police Constables, and the respective orders have also been issued to them. CM Fadnavis, in his post on X, said, We had decided in the state cabinet to provide reservation in government jobs to the Agneepveers fighting for the country. Accordingly, necessary changes have been made in the rules, and now approval has been granted to appoint 282 Agneepveers. My heartfelt best wishes to all of them in their new roles. Earlier, the Maharashtra Cabinet on September 29 approved direct recruitment for retired Agniveers into the state police force and allied uniformed services without the need to take competitive examinations or undergo fresh training. Under the newly formulated policy, the state government has instituted a 10 per cent horizontal reservation for ex-Agniveers across Group-C uniformed posts, including police forces, fire services, and coastal security. Ex-Agniveers will be inducted into state police and uniformed roles without appearing for recruitment examinations or repeating initial training modules. Upper age limit relaxations will be applied to accommodate retiring Agniveers seeking state government employment. Ex-Agniveers discharged from the Indian Navy will be directly integrated into Maharashtras coastal security wing. Post-sanction caps will be relaxed as a special case to absorb all interested navy veterans. Absorption will extend across various state security cadres, including the Fire Department and correctional security forces, the CM said. The first batch of Agniveers will soon complete their four-year service tenure. Every Agniveer who wishes to transition into state government service will be absorbed directly into our police and uniformed services without exam or training barriers, he stated. The move positions Maharashtra among the leading states to institutionalise post-service employment structures for the Armed Forces' Agnipath scheme. By eliminating re-examination hurdles and utilising military training, the state aims to strengthen its frontline security forces while offering long-term career continuity to young veterans.
FDA suspends licence of BEST canteen in Borivali
The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has suspended the licence of a BEST canteen in Mumbai's Borivali West due to unhygienic conditions and violations of food safety regulations. This action is part of a broader statewide inspection drive that led to the seizure of approximately 35,547 kg of food stock worth an estimated Rs 79.97 lakh across various divisions, including Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar and Nashik.
RBI's net dollar purchases hit record $43.3 billion in August
Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 23 (IANS) The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) recorded its highest-ever monthly net dollar purchases in August, buying a net $43.26 billion from the foreign exchange market as funds mobilised under its concessional swap facility flowed back to the central bank, it was announced on Friday. According to the RBI's monthly bulletin, the central bank purchased $74.47 billion during August while selling $31.21 billion, resulting in net purchases of $43.26 billion. The figure was more than double the net purchase of $18.65 billion recorded in July. The sharp increase was largely driven by dollars raised under the RBI's concessional swap window for FCNR(B) deposits, external commercial borrowings (ECBs) and overseas foreign currency borrowings. The funds mobilised by banks under the scheme were routed back to the central bank through the swap facility. The RBI had advanced the closure of the facility to August 31 from the earlier deadline of September 30 after banks mobilised $52.3 billion under the programme by August 14. The latest data also reflects a significant shift in the RBI's foreign exchange operations. The central bank had been a net seller of dollars in 10 of the 17 months through August and sold dollars continuously between August and December 2025. After pausing sales in January and February 2026, it resumed net selling in March. However, the trend reversed in FY27. Following net dollar sales in April and May, the RBI turned a net buyer in June and sharply stepped up purchases in July and August. As a result, cumulative net dollar purchases in the current financial year rose to $47.43 billion by the end of August, compared with $4.17 billion at the end of July, nearly offsetting the $53.13 billion of net dollar sales recorded during the whole of FY26. The central bank's forward market book also expanded significantly. The RBI's outstanding net short dollar position in the forward market surged to a record $200.06 billion at the end of August, up from $136.77 billion in July, reflecting an increase of around $63 billion in a single month. Short-dollar positions with maturities of less than one year increased to $55.15 billion from $47.66 billion, while positions with maturities exceeding one year nearly doubled to $176.57 billion from $91.54 billion. At the same time, the RBI's long dollar positions increased sharply to $31.66 billion at the end of August from $2.43 billion a month earlier. Since all of these positions mature within one month, the central bank's net short position in contracts maturing within one year declined to around $23.5 billion in August from $45.2 billion in July after adjusting for long positions.
Godrej Properties lines up 32,000 crore of launches in second half of FY27
The Mumbai-based developer aims to hit its 39,000 crore full-year sales target on the back of premium project rollouts, even as higher expenses weighed on its September-quarter profit.
Airlines demand capacity proof as Adani Airport pushes Mumbai-Navi Mumbai shift
Airlines have asked Adani-run Mumbai airport to prove it must cut about 5 million passengers a year of capacity before moving some international flights to Navi Mumbai.
Petrol Diesel Prices October 23, 2026: Check Fuel Rates in Delhi, Mumbai, Jaipur and Other Cities
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Can an act of devotion become an expression of contemporary design without losing its meaning? Nilaya Anthologys latest showcase, The Art of Offering, explores the question through four distinct perspectives
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 23: Binance, the global blockchain ecosystem behind the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume and registered users, revealed that its AI-assisted security systems protected more than 8 million users and prevented approximately $4.6 billion (38,640 crore approx.) in potential losses during the first half of 2026, demonstrating how advanced technology is combating crypto-related fraud and scams in real-time.
Navi Mumbai airport adds nine domestic destinations
The airport spokesperson said the new routes will improve access to important regional markets
Mumbai records 25% fewer property registrations during Navratri : Knight Frank
Between October11 and 19, Mumbai recorded 4680 property registrations compared to 6238 registrations recorded in festive season last year
ED attaches Rs 85.2 crore Kolkata land linked to Unity Infraprojects bank fraud case
Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 23 (IANS) The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has provisionally attached an immovable property spread over approximately 14.51 acres in Kolkata valued at Rs 85.20 crore, in connection with a bank fraud and money laundering case involving M/s Unity Infraprojects Ltd. (UIL) and others, the agency said on Friday. According to the ED, the attached land, located at Mouza Chakgaria in Kolkata, is held in the name of M/s Suburban Agriculture Dairy & Fisheries Pvt. Ltd. (SADAFPL). The attachment was made under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002. The money laundering investigation stems from an FIR registered by the CBI's Bank Securities & Fraud Branch in Mumbai on a complaint lodged by the State Bank of India. The FIR alleges that UIL, in connivance with its promoters, directors and associated entities, defrauded a consortium of 23 banks by availing credit facilities of around Rs 3,200 crore. The total outstanding dues, including interest, are estimated at approximately Rs 3,800 crore. According to investigators, the fraud involved fictitious transactions, round-tripping of funds, manipulation of financial records, and diversion of funds through shell entities. The ED said its probe revealed that funds from UIL were routed through its wholly owned subsidiary, Unity Realty & Developers Ltd. (URDL), and subsequently used to acquire and hold assets through associated companies. SADAFPL was identified as a step-down subsidiary of UIL through URDL. Further investigations established a trail linking the Chakgaria land parcel to funds originating from UIL and its group entities, indicating diversion and layering of proceeds generated from the scheduled offences. The property was attached under Section 5(1) of the PMLA to prevent its transfer or disposal pending confiscation proceedings. The agency noted that in July 2025 it had conducted searches at residential and commercial premises, as well as bank lockers, linked to UIL, its former directors and their family members. During those operations, movable assets worth Rs 31.21 crore were seized or frozen. The ED had also attached land parcels and flats valued at about Rs 1,493 crore through three separate provisional attachment orders, all of which were later confirmed by the Adjudicating Authority under the PMLA. With the latest attachment, the total value of movable and immovable assets attached or frozen in the case has risen to about Rs 1,609 crore, the agency said. The ED further informed that it filed a prosecution complaint before the Designated Special Court, City Civil and Sessions Court, Greater Bombay, Mumbai, on March 27, 2026. Further investigation is underway.
ED files FIR, foils bid to trespass flat attached in extortion case against Dawood's brother
Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 23 (IANS) In a matter related to fugitive don Dawood Ibrahim's brother, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) lodged an FIR seeking action against miscreants who trespassed a Thane flat that was attached earlier in connection with an extortion case registered against Iqbal Ibrahim Kaskar, an officials said on Friday. The flat was attached by the ED in 2022 during money laundering investigation in a case relating to extortion by accused Iqbal Kaskar, younger brother of underworld don Dawood, who is suspected to be in Pakistan, the official said in a statement. The FIR was filed as a deterrent action against miscreants for trespassing the confirmed attached properties in the possession of the ED's Mumbai Zonal Office-I, it said. The FIR was lodged on October 15 after restoring the possession of a flat in Thane (West) under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002, the ED said. In respect of the alleged unauthorised entry and interference with the attached property, an FIR dated October 15 has been registered at Kasarvadavali Police Station in Thane under Sections 329(4) and 223 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, so that the matter is investigated and trespassers are punished, the ED added. The property was provisionally attached vide provisional attachment order dated April 8, 2022, during money laundering investigation in the extortion case against Iqbal Kaskar and others, it said. The provisional attachment was subsequently confirmed by the Adjudicating Authority under Section 8(3) of the PMLA vide order dated September 29, 2022, and possession of the flat was also taken by the ED on December 17, 2024, under Section 8(4) of the PMLA, the statement said. The ED investigation was initiated on the basis of FIR registered at Kasarvadavali Police Station in Thane, concerning allegations of extortion against, inter alia, Iqbal Kaskar, Mumtaz Azaz Sheikh alias Raju, Israr Ali Jamil Saiyad and others. During investigation, it was revealed that pursuant to threats and extortion, flats were demanded to be registered in favour of or at the instance of the accused persons, the ED said. In this context, Flat No. 405 was registered in the name of Mumtaz Azaz Sheikh on May 29, the ED said. It came to notice that some people had entered the property, broken the lock and removed the ED's possession notice, the statement said. The ED conducted inspections and took necessary steps to safeguard the attached property. The matter was also placed before the Special PMLA Court, which also directed the ED to restore the possession with police assistance, if required. In compliance and also to safeguard the property, the lock of said flat was changed in presence of police personnel and witnesses and the possession of the said flat was restored, the ED said. A fresh notice was also affixed on the premises clearly mentioning that any aggrieved person may either approach the office of the ED or the court where the trial of the case is being conducted, it added.
King: Deepika Padukone to return to sets weeks after delivery
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Mumbai property registrations fall 25% during Navratri, first dip in 3 yrs
Mumbai recorded 4,680 property registrations during Navratri 2026, down from 6,238 a year ago, while registration revenue declined 15 per cent to 499 crore, Knight Frank said
ED Raids Mega Millennium Offices Over Alleged Illegal Funding from Dubai and Singapore
The Enforcement Directorate conducts raids in Mumbai and Delhi linked to Mega Millenniums alleged foreign currency violations. ED Raids Mega Millennium Offices Over Alleged Illegal Funding from Dubai and Singapore
Tiger Shroff firing case: Mumbai court remands 3 accused to police custody till October 28
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Mumbai court remands three in Tiger Shroff firing case till 28 October
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Email warns of attacks on Mumbai mayors office, Bachchan home, Diljit Dosanjh's concert
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Maha: Raj Thackeray demands impartial probe in Rs 500 crore audio clip row
Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 23 (IANS) MNS Chief Raj Thackeray on Friday demanded an impartial probe in the controversial Rs 500 crore audio clip row that has stirred the political landscape of Maharashtra in the last few days. The controversy came to light after Maratha activist Manoj Jarange Patil played an audio clip during a press conference, claiming that he was offered Rs 500 crore by Shiv Sena through MP Shrikant Shinde. The Shiv Sena Shinde faction responded, saying that this was a plot to defame Eknath Shinde. The people speaking in the clip belong to the BJP, Shiva Sena said. However, the BJP has also demanded an inquiry to verify the audio clips authenticity. While speaking to the media, Raj Thackeray on Friday said that the question is not about the Rs 500 crore mentioned in the clip, but the real question is how the planning is being executed. There is an attempt to defame a person like Manoj Jarange Patil. Taking someone along, defaming them later, and breaking their support system- what is going on? he said. Thackeray further stated, We also know who the speakers in this clip are. They should think about this. When power goes away, they have no idea which things will come back to haunt them. The third and most important question is: where did this clip actually come from? Criticising the Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis' response, Thackeray remarked that he attempted to buy time by stating he had called for a forensic report. Forensic reports are typically sought to verify the authenticity of audio or video evidence in serious crimes like murder, rape, and financial scams. In truth, listening to the conversation makes it clear that this is nothing short of the murder and rape of democracy, he stated. He added that it is fortunate the Chief Minister acknowledged the gravity of the statements and the need for an investigation. However, Thackeray challenged the CM, saying, If you were completely unaware of what was being discussed, you need to look into what has been operating right behind your back. Addressing the Chief Ministers observation that the clip is likely two years old and questioning the timing of its release, Thackeray pointed out that how and by whom the clip leaked points directly to internal power plays and factional politics within the government. Do not trap Maharashtra in a maze of technicalities and forensic reports. Maharashtra has understood what it needed to understand. You acknowledge the gravity of it; now, as Chief Minister, demonstrate to Maharashtra just how impartial you are and what action you take. Only then will this forensic report have any meaning; otherwise, it will just look like a forensic report bent to suit your convenience, Thackeray warned. Meanwhile, following a meeting with MNS office-bearers, Thackeray informed that he will tour drought-affected areas after Diwali to review the water scarcity situation. Pointing out the grim situation in the districts of Marathwada, he said that nothing will be achieved with the financial aid of Rs 5,000 provided by the government. If water planning is not done properly in Marathwada, there is a possibility that it will turn into a desert, and I have been speaking about this for a long time. However, this is not being considered, he added. Providing details, Thackeray stated that proper water planning is absent in Marathwada. Borewells are being dug illegally, licenses are being granted to beer factories, tap water is being sold, and water is being extracted from wells for illegal activities. He appealed for strict planning in this regard. Currently, there is an urgent need for drinking and agricultural water. Therefore, consideration should be given to events like the Kumbh Mela and other religious programs, suggested Thackeray when asked about the upcoming Kumbh Mela in Nashik. The water crisis is going to escalate further.
'Delhi vs Mumbai? World's First AI Actress Tilly Norwood Picks 'Chaos' At NDTV World Summit
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BMC Resident Officer Recruitment 2026
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Bengaluru-Mumbai Vande Bharat Sleeper Train: What We Know About Timings, Fare And Route
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Mumbai's American School Gets Threat Mail. It Mentions Celebs, A Punjab Link
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Shah Rukh Khan, Deepika Padukone To Shoot A Song For King In Mumbai On October 26: Report
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'Didn't Touch My Feet': Salman Khan Teases Shahid Kapoor At IIFA Event
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Illegal forex receipt: ED raids Mumbai, Delhi premises of Mega Millennium
Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 23 (IANS) The ED conducted search operations at half a dozen premises, including offices and residential properties, in Mumbai and Delhi and a farmhouse in Maharashtra in connection with the illegal receipt of foreign exchange from Dubai and Singapore by Mega Millennium Private Limited, an official said on Friday. The Enforcement Directorate (ED) conducted the searches under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002, the official said in a statement. Apart from inspecting digital devices and incriminating documents related to Mega Millennium Private Limited, the investigators also conducted searches at a farmhouse in Karjat, Maharashtra, the ED said. Foreign currency, Indian currency and valuables worth several crores of rupees were also detected by the ED during the search operation, said an official. The focus of the EDs search operation was on Harish Dedhiya, a Mumbai-based consultant and director of the company, the statement said. The company and its directors, including Dedhiya and his wife Dhara Dedhiya, have received large sums of foreign exchange from suspicious companies based in Dubai and Singapore, the ED said. The ED investigation indicated that Dedhiya incorporated companies by appointing his own employees/dummies as Directors. Within a year of incorporation, these companies received hundreds of crores of rupees, which were layered through multiple shell entities, the ED said. In a separate case in Maharashtra, the ED conducted search operations at 10 premises, including hospital/IVF centres, located in Thane, Baramati and Nashik and seized digital evidence and Rs 29 lakh in cash during the investigation in a human egg extraction racket, an official said. The EDs Mumbai Zonal Office-II conducted search operations on October 16 at the10 premises under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002. The ED investigation was initiated based on an FIR and a subsequent chargesheet filed by Badlapur (East) Police Station, Thane, Maharashtra, alleging offences of cheating and forgery under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023, and violations of the Assisted Reproductive Technology (Regulation) Act, 2021, and the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940, by Manjusha Wankhede and 16 others, the ED said in a statement. The case pertains to an organised network involved in recruiting financially vulnerable women for human egg donation and supplying them to various IVF centres and Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) banks through donor-supply agents operating under different proprietorship concerns, the agency said.
Threatening Email Targets Amitabh Bachchan and Diljit Dosanjh in Mumbai
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Tiger Shroff firing: Three from Haryana in custody till Oct 28
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Rohit, Kohli Should Be Supported To Play For India In 2027 WC: Pamment
ODI World Cup: Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli should be fully supported to feature in the 2027 Mens ODI World Cup, as the two greats have earned the right to decide when to call time on their illustrious playing careers, said former New Zealand assistant coach James Pamment. Pamment spent eight years with the Mumbai Indians as a fielding coach, where Rohit led the side to IPL 2019 and 2020 wins. Well, I think with all top players, when the time is coming towards the end of the career, it's a conversation that is always had with them. Those guys have earned the right to make the decision on when they do want to move away. If they have decided that the ODI World Cup in South Africa is a pinnacle event that they want to be at, then they should be supported to be there. Then it becomes about performance and contribution to the group. Now, I've never worked closely with Virat. I've watched him, obviously, very closely when I've been with the New Zealand team or with Mumbai Indians. I've watched him and to me, he's just the ultimate professional. So he's the sort of guy that I would want in my environment the whole time because he's the ultimate professional, Pamment told IANS in an exclusive interaction. Since Rohit was removed as the captain despite leading India to the 2025 Champions Trophy title, every bilateral ODI series has turned into a verdict on the futures of the two batting veterans. India last won an ODI series in New Zealand in 2018/19 and curiosity will again be on a high on whether Rohit and Kohli help India win the five-game series starting on November 4, especially when bilateral series wins have been hard to come and the Test team-bound players will be unavailable for the last two games. Rohit, I know obviously very well. He was captain at Mumbai when I was there for eight years. Once again, just the sort of guy that you want around the group. As long as their performances are warranting their selection and their contributions to the group, sharing their experiences and knowledge, I would love to have them in my group for sure. But as soon as that starts to wane a little bit, they'll know more than anybody else. If the passion starts to wane and it becomes a drag to be travelling, training and playing, that's the time when you step aside. I hope that these guys make it all the way through to South Africa and can finish their careers in fine styles because both are incredible servants for the game, obviously for the BCCI and for Indian cricket and Indian fans. Amazing to have these guys playing for so long, but for world cricket as well. I don't think you find too many people who just don't hold them in the highest of regards, added Pamment. He also felt the series would double up as an ideal platform for ODI World Cup preparation, with conditions closely resembling those in South Africa, and predicted packed stands for what could be the pair's farewell appearances in the country. I think so because the New Zealand conditions will be very similar to the conditions that the teams will get in South Africa, especially down on the coastal grounds. Grounds like Durban, Port Elizabeth (now Gqeberha) and Newlands will be very similar to the New Zealand conditions that they experience here for these five ODIs. For New Zealand fans and fans in general of cricket, to be able to say, we're going to get Rohit and Virat here again, maybe for the last time, is incredible. I think already there's been 115,000 tickets sold across the three series. 63,000 of those have been sold, I think, for the T20s. But I would be very surprised if all those ODIs are not sellouts. It's the attraction to be able to go and watch world-class players like those two, probably for the last time, and to see how our New Zealand boys compete in that environment. We have played some very good ODI cricket on some very good wickets at home. Pamment, however, was not entirely comfortable with the scheduling of the 50-over games. The start time will be three o'clock. So, the second half of those games will be a little bit like the T20I games that we're going to watch. I hope the conditions don't impact too much so that it becomes a bit of an imbalance. I'd much prefer it if we were playing at maybe one o'clock starts and then it goes into the early evening. But I realise that television times are very important, especially for the viewership back in India as well. This is such an important series for New Zealand cricket. To be able to host India for 12 fixtures across the time that they're here is invaluable, I guess, from a financial perspective as well. He further stated the Indian teams multi-format trip would offer a much-needed boost to the finances of New Zealand Cricket (NZC). New Zealand cricket posted a 7 million dollars loss last year. So, looking for this series to just financially put them on a solid footing and it usually does. But like I say, the interest at this stage is, once again, it's a little bit unprecedented. The amount of tickets that have been sold, still with a few days left - the first two games are sold out. The game in Hamilton is sold out as well. The game in Auckland, which is the biggest venue for hosting T20 cricket, it'll break the record. So I think the bilateral record is maybe 36,000 or 37,000 and it will break that record. It wouldn't surprise me if there were 42,000 to 45,000 people watching that T20 on Friday night in Auckland. Pamment also pointed to the growing Indian diaspora in New Zealand as a huge factor in big ticket sales. So, it's of great interest and obviously, the guys that are coming are of experience and quality. It's exciting for New Zealand fans to be able to see that. Also, we've got a massive growing population of Indians now living in New Zealand as well. Obviously, as you know, all passionate cricket people and it wouldn't surprise me if, especially at that Auckland venue, there'll be a very large number of expatriate Indians there cheering on India as well. It'll be a fantastic sign. With Jasprit Bumrah held back for the Tests, the series also opens a door for India's younger fast bowlers to strengthen their case for ODI World Cup spots. Pamment felt those who found their lengths quickest would thrive, as New Zealand pitches now offer far more pace and bounce than before. Well, from a bowling point of view, a little bit like we talked about in the T20Is, it's just trying to make sure you understand where the length is I need to bowl, to bowl my best ball, which is that top of the off, top of the fourth stump line and length consistently. The guys that adapt and find that length the quickest and can stay there consistently will be the ones that will perform well. The New Zealand wickets have improved considerably over the last five to 10 years. We used to have little seam in wickets that stayed relatively low and it made scoring hard. But New Zealand wickets now, if the bowlers don't bowl well, there is pace and bounce and the quality in both these teams will capitalise if bowlers are missing their areas. So from a batting point of view, it will be about remaining positive. You'll have your little targets where you want to try and get to, but 300 plus on all of those ODI venues is something that's achievable with good batting, good communication, and partnerships formed. At the same time, Pamment flagged his concern over dew and late finishes skewing the contest. Like I say, I just hope that those second innings in those ODIs are not impacted too much by, let's say, dew or conditions that become difficult because fielders are slipping around, the ball gets wet and is changed. That's my only thought: that it generally takes nearly four hours now to bowl 50 overs these days. So that takes the first innings up to seven o'clock. By the time that second innings starts, it'll be 7:40. By the time the game comes to a conclusion, it's almost approaching midnight. So I can tell you even at the back end of those ODIs, it'll still be very much spring when we're coming down the track of those back-end ODIs. I'm hoping that the conditions don't make it a lottery and it just becomes so difficult to be in the field in the second innings and teams just want to bat second because they think that that's going to give them an advantage. I love to think that a team can win the toss, look at the wicket and think we should be batting first here because ODI cricket is played in good conditions. By the time that second innings starts, it'll be 7:40. By the time the game comes to a conclusion, it's almost approaching midnight. So I can tell you even at the back end of those ODIs, it'll still be very much spring when we're coming down the track of those back-end ODIs. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
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Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 23 (IANS) Mumbai Police received information on Friday about a threatening email that allegedly named veteran actor Amitabh Bachchans residence and also mentioned singer-actor Diljit Dosanjh. The police have launched an investigation into the matter, while further details are awaited. The message was reportedly sent to a school in the citys Bandra-Kurla Complex (BKC) area, following which the police began an investigation. The letter also mentioned Diljit Dosanjh, suggesting that he, too, had been threatened, although the threat was not directed at him explicitly. The threatening letter reportedly mentioned Amitabh Bachchan and Diljit Dosanjh, making specific claims about alleged attacks on them. It referred to Bachchans Mumbai residence, Jalsa, and named October 31 and November 27 as dates for the alleged attacks. It also mentioned Dosanjh in connection with a purported bomb attack at Mumbais Mahalaxmi Racecourse on November 27. The letter carried pro-Khalistan slogans and attributed the threats to a group calling itself the Khalistan National Army. The authenticity of the letter and the claims made in it have not been independently verified. The threatening message reportedly named different locations and times, warning of a possible attack on the Mayors office at 3 p.m. and schools at 1 p.m. A police officer also noted that Diljit Dosanjh was scheduled to perform at Mumbais Mahalaxmi Racecourse on November 27 as part of his India tour. The officer further said that Delhi Police had earlier withheld approval for Dosanjhs Delhi concert over security concerns. Meanwhile, recently, Delhi Police had temporarily withheld permission for Diljit Dosanjhs October 30 concert in the national capital, citing security concerns. Event organizer BookMyShow Live clarified that reports claiming the concert had been cancelled were incorrect. In a statement to IANS, the organizer said permission for the event had been temporarily withheld, but this did not mean the concert had been cancelled. It added that Delhi Police had sought additional safety, traffic and crowd-management arrangements in view of the festive season and the need for heightened security. BookMyShow Live said it subsequently held a cordial meeting with Delhi Police, presented a detailed plan and assured the authorities that all security and traffic guidelines would be followed. Following these discussions, the concert's permission was reconsidered and granted.
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Lincoln A Fantastic Place For India A To Do Tests Prep, Dont Get Spooked By Green Tops, Says Pamment
The Bert Sutcliffe Oval: The Bert Sutcliffe Oval in Lincoln is the ideal setting for India's Test top-order batters to find their feet in New Zealand, and that they must not be unsettled by the green pitches awaiting them, said former New Zealand assistant coach James Pamment. India A begin their red-ball series against New Zealand A at the Bert Sutcliffe Oval on Saturday, and Pamment, who also worked as fielding coach of five-time IPL winners Mumbai Indians, believes it is the perfect stepping stone for a group largely new to the country. They're playing their two games at the Bert Sutcliffe Oval in Lincoln University, aren't they? So, it'll be very, very similar conditions and very similar atmosphere to when they play at Hagley Oval. Different clay in Wellington and very green wickets for Test matches in Wellington. Sometimes teams get spooked by the greenness of the wicket, but it actually doesn't seam around too much. It gives great pace and great bounce. So, that's what they'll have to bear in mind, that the wickets that they're preparing on in Christchurch will be a little bit flatter. They might seam a little bit more and then flatten off. But what they'll experience in Wellington is very green wickets, but a little bit more pace, bounce and not as much movement. So, it will be important. Take the brave option would be my encouragement to those guys and make sure they're starting that in their preparation down at Bert Sutcliffe Oval, which is a fantastic ground to be doing your preparation, especially if you've never played in New Zealand before. It's a nice environment just to make that transition, Pamment told IANS in an exclusive conversation. The stakes explain why the A team fixtures matter so much. The Shubman Gill-led side faces a very tough examination when the two-match Test series starts on November 19, in a country where India have won just two series in 58 years. Only three players in the current Test squad - Ravindra Jadeja, Rishabh Pant and Jasprit Bumrah - have played a Test match previously in New Zealand. With the series happening in November, well before the peak of the New Zealand summer comes, it means conditions will favour seamers more. At least nine members of the Test squad KL Rahul, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Devdutt Padikkal, Jurel, B Sai Sudharsan, Washington Sundar, Akash Deep, Anshul Kamboj and Pant (subject to recovering from left side strain), are lined up for three red-ball matches between October 24 and November 10 and need to acclimatise to conditions if they are to excel in the Test series. Pamment stressed that mindset would matter as much as technique for the visiting batters. I understand that there are four or five of those guys that are playing in the first three ODIs and will then step across and start some preparation for the Test matches, as is the same with the New Zealand team. Seven of the New Zealand players will step out of the fourth and fifth ODIs and start their preparation for the Test match in Basin Reserve. But I think it's really important that they don't get spooked by the green wickets. That's the most important thing and that they remain positive and they try and take the game on and, and advance it rather than thinking, 'Oh, it's green wickets. We're going to have to fiddle around here and try and survive.' There is plenty riding on the outcome too. India sit fifth in the World Test Championship standings and need a 1-0 or 2-0 result to keep their hopes of a final berth alive. When India won 1-0 in 2009, their top-order amassed 899 runs in three Tests, with two centuries and five fifties. Current head coach Gautam Gambhir had batted out for 643 minutes and 436 balls for making a magnificent 137 runs, to save the Napier Test. But in the 2014 and 2020 tours, Indias top-order didnt replicate those dazzling efforts and suffered series defeats. Onus will be huge on Rahul, Jaiswal and Padikkal to get big runs, especially with New Zealands top-order averaging 45.03 in Tests at home since 2024. On the bowling combination, especially with Bumrah and Jadeja present, Pamment was clear that India should resist the temptation of an all-pace attack. I think you definitely have to play a spinner. For sure you have to play a spinner because if the game in Wellington does go the distance a little bit longer - sometimes games are finished in the third, or even the second and third days. But I think with quality batting, if you approach it with accuracy and, like I say, with bravery, then the game can go deep. So, you always need to play a spinner and I don't think they need to just go for a total seam attack. I think it's definitely 3-1 would be my recommendation and somebody like Jadeja obviously is an all-rounder as well. Then, you do lengthen your batting, but I think three seamers is a good one. He also felt the presence of seam-bowling all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy can help balance Indias ideal playing eleven. That all-rounder is the key as well - if you can have a middle-order all-rounder who can bowl a little bit of seaming balls. Somebody like Nitish Kumar Reddy in the middle order, and then Jadeja just allows you to play those three specialist seamers, one specialist spinner and an all-rounder. That's the right balance and I think that's probably the balance that New Zealand might look to go in with as well. New Zealand's edge at home has often come as much from their batters' comfort on seaming surfaces as from their bowling. Even so, Pamment warned that bounce would be the biggest test for the Indian batters, with Matt Henry leading a demanding and relentless fast bowling unit. Matt Henry has been one of the world's best bowlers in Test match cricket over the last two or three years. He's found very consistent line and length - very demanding, moves the ball, swings the ball, and seams the ball. With (Kyle) Jamieson, it's bounce and some of the other guys who are potentially likely to be involved as well. It could bounce if they go for, let's say Jacob Duffy, who was the leading wicket-taker for New Zealand for all formats over the last calendar year and so it could be him. Blair Tickner's another one with bounce - so that's the thing that they were going to have to be able to combat is the bounce. It'll be slightly different from Wellington to Christchurch. But those New Zealand bowlers will be demanding and India can probably think themselves a little bit fortunate that New Zealand have decided to rest William O'Rourke. O'Rourke has been kept out with an eye on the Test series against Australia that follows soon after they are done with matches against India. He's not going to be available because he's being conditioned to be ready for the Australian series, which follows on after the Indian series. So, he's a big miss for New Zealand. But they're obviously trying to make sure that he's ready for Australia. It'll be demanding, and there's obviously a number of other bowlers as well around that group. They haven't named their team yet, but when they do, I think the seamers will come from that crop. Nathan Smith's another one - not quite as tall as some of the other ones, but Nathan is very accurate. Obviously, he does move the ball laterally as well and generally gets into a very consistent line and length. So, the Indian boys will have to be very proactive when facing him because you just can't allow those guys just to get into the groove and bowl consistent ball after ball after ball. You have to be proactive and the Indian guys will know that. With the WTC final spots at stake, Pamment said the hosts were well placed going into a demanding stretch. Obviously, it's a pivotal time. New Zealand are sitting in a pretty good position, but they're playing India at home and then Australia away. So, two incredible challenges and if they can come out with positive results in those two series, it'll really stand them in good stead. So, really exciting times to be a New Zealand spectator, supporter and obviously a player as well to play against India and then going to Australia straight away. So, a lot of excitement around that. India has got a little bit of work to do, but hey, they have the quality. With the WTC final spots at stake, Pamment said the hosts were well placed going into a demanding stretch. Obviously, it's a pivotal time. New Zealand are sitting in a pretty good position, but they're playing India at home and then Australia away. So, two incredible challenges and if they can come out with positive results in those two series, it'll really stand them in good stead. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
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Mumbai, Oct 23 (PTI) Benchmark equity indices Sensex and Nifty slumped 1 per cent in afternoon trade after opening higher on Friday as soaring crude oil prices amid escalating tensions in West Asia and foreign fund outflows dampened investors sentiment. The 30-share BSE Sensex opened on a positive note but later tumbled 730.30 points, or 1 per cent, to 72,519.09 during afternoon trade. Similarly, the NSE Nifty50 pared initial gains to slump 260.75 points, or 1.15 per cent, to 22,426.90. Tata Steel plunged over 5 per cent to emerge as the biggest laggard among Sensex constituents, followed by Adani Ports,
Grace Harris Could Be Costliest Buy At WPL Auction If UP Warriorz Go For Her: Aakash Chopra
Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Australias big-hitting batting all-rounder Grace Harris could walk away as the most expensive player at the WPL 2027 auction, with cash-rich UP Warriorz well placed to make a big play for her, said former India mens batter Aakash Chopra. All five franchises will look to fill the remaining slots in their squads at the auction starting at 5:30pm in Kochi on October 28, with Indian wicketkeeper-batters and overseas all-rounders expected to be the most sought-after. Teams can have a maximum of 18 players in their squad, including six from overseas. In all, 27 slots will be filled on the auction day, including seven overseas spots. Grace was a member of the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) team winning WPL 2026, where she made 237 runs in nine innings. I think Grace Harris would be the most expensive player at this smaller auction. Of course, in a small auction, the player availability is limited. Demand also won't be very high because most teams have held on to their main players. But I still feel that the kind of batter she is and contributes with the ball as well, she could be in demand. Who has the biggest purse? It is UP Warriorz once again. So, if the UP Warriorz are keen, I feel she could be the most expensive player at this auction, said Chopra to JioStar. Chopra also tipped Mumbai Indians to chase Indias off-spin bowling all-rounder Sneh Rana, who was released by Delhi Capitals, citing a gap in the home-grown spin bowling options of the two-time champions. I am thinking Mumbai Indians could go for her because they lack Indian spinners. If you look at their track record, there has been a lot of focus on Hayley Matthews and Amelia Kerr in the spin department. One year, we saw Saika Ishaque do a very good job, but she is no longer part of the team. Chopra also tipped Mumbai Indians to chase Indias off-spin bowling all-rounder Sneh Rana, who was released by Delhi Capitals, citing a gap in the home-grown spin bowling options of the two-time champions. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
WR to operate block between Santacruz and Goregaon on Oct 24, check details
Western Railway said some suburban train services would remain cancelled due to the block. The detailed list of affected services will be available with station masters at stations across the suburban section
Mumbai Mayors Office and Schools Receive Bomb Threats
Mumbais Mayors office and several schools received bomb threats, prompting police and security agencies to launch investigations and searches. Mumbai Mayors Office and Schools Receive Bomb Threats
Two killed, five injured in attack near Hebron in occupied West Bank
Israeli forces shot dead two men following an attack near Hebron in the occupied West Bank on Friday. At least five people were injured, some critically, as emergency responders evacuated victims to Israeli hospitals. The military imposed roadblocks and closures in nearby Palestinian towns
17-year-old girl dies as heavy rains cause house wall collapse in Sattur
A 17-year-old Class 12 student, Muthuchelvi, died after a wall of her rented house collapsed amid heavy rains in Mettumalai near Sattur on October 22 night. Her mother, Solaiyammal, was rescued from the debris and admitted to Sattur Government Hospital
Saif Ali Khan Sells 797 Sq Ft Bandra Apartment For Rs 4.11 Crore
Saif Ali Khan has sold a 797 sq ft apartment in Mumbai's Bandra West for Rs 4.11 crore. He also recently leased two commercial units in Mumbai for a monthly rent of Rs 22.76 lakh.
Bomb threat email targets Mumbai mayors office, Amitabh Bachchans home, Diljit Dosanjh concert
Sule alleges BJP used spycam pens in Maharashtra MLC polls; Fadnavis responds
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, responding to a question about the alleged devices, said he did not know what a spycam pen was and would comment after seeing one
IMD forecasts cyclonic storm over Bay of Bengal, Andhra and Odisha on watch
According to the Regional Specialised Meteorological Centre (RSMC) for Tropical Cyclones, the low-pressure area formed over the east-central and adjoining south-east Bay of Bengal following an upper-air cyclonic circulation
Shahid Kapoor and Kareena Kapoor Khan sparked nostalgia among fans after sharing a warm hug at the recent International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) press conference in Mumbai. The two actors, who were among Bollywoods most widely discussed couples in the early 2000s, exchanged smiles and pleasantries at the event, with videos of their interaction subsequently circulating on social media. The moment unfolded as Kareena stepped down from the stage, where she had been sharing the spotlight with Salman Khan and other attendees. Shahid, who was standing nearby, caught her attention, and the two greeted each other with a hug before briefly exchanging pleasantries. Their cordial interaction quickly caught the attention of fans, many of whom associated the reunion with their popular on-screen pairing in Jab We Met. Both actors made distinct fashion choices for the press conference. Kareena arrived in an all-black ensemble featuring a top and a tailored skirt, while Shahid opted for an all-white silhouette. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Bollywood Hungama (@realbollywoodhungama) This is not the first time their friendly interactions at an IIFA event have generated interest online. In early 2025, the actors also exchanged greetings at an IIFA press event in Jaipur. Responding to the attention their interaction received at the time, Shahid had said that it was nice if people felt happy seeing them together, while adding that they often crossed paths in everyday life. Shahid and Kareenas relationship was widely followed during the early 2000s, when they also appeared together in films such as Fida (2004), 36 China Town (2006) and Chup Chup Ke (2006). Their most celebrated collaboration remains Imtiaz Alis Jab We Met (2007), in which they played Aditya and Geet. The film went on to become a popular romantic drama, and their on-screen chemistry continues to be remembered by audiences. The actors later appeared in Milenge Milenge, which was released in 2010, and were also part of the ensemble cast of Udta Punjab (2016), although they did not share screen time in the latter film. Both have since moved on in their personal lives. Shahid is married to Mira Rajput, while Kareena is married to Saif Ali Khan. Their latest interaction at the IIFA press conference offered a glimpse of their cordial equation at an industry event, bringing renewed attention to a pairing that remains familiar to Hindi film audiences. The press conference was held ahead of the upcoming IIFA awards event in Abu Dhabi. Also Read: Photos: Salman Khan, Shahid Kapoor, Varun Dhawan, Rashmika Mandanna, Kareena Kapoor Khan and others snapped at IIFA Digital Awards press conference
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Todays Gold Rate in India October 23: Gold prices down in Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Bengaluru
22, 24 carat Gold prices down across metro cities on October 23
How MLB plans on making Indians lifelong fans of baseball
In this Times of India exclusive, Jeremiah Yolkut, the Senior Vice President of Global Operations and Events at Major League Baseball, sheds light on the Indian market, the cricket challenge and how the sport can grow in developing markets. MLBX will look to draw large crowds on October 24 at the Andheri Sports Complex in Mumbai as cricketers will converge with baseball stars for a fast-paced 3-on-3 game.
Mumbai: Mayor Ritu Tawdes office receives bomb threat email
Mumbai Police and security agencies are on alert after Mayor Ritu Tawdes office received a bomb threat email mentioning schools and Mahalaxmi Racecourse. The email reportedly warned of a grenade attack on a school on October 31 and a bomb blast on November 27
BEST restores original bus routes as Sion bridge reopens for traffic
Vehicular traffic on Mumbais Sion Railway Overbridge was fully restored on Thursday, following the completion of reconstruction work of the 112-year-old bridge
Mumbai Mayor, Amitabh Bachchan, and Diljit Dosanjh Targeted in Threat Email
Punjabi superstar Diljit Dosanjhs ongoing Aura India Tour has run into major security hurdles following a threat email targeting his upcoming Mumbai event and the Delhi Police denying permission for his October 30 concert at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium. A threat email sent to the Mumbai Mayor warned of attacks on her office, Amitabh Bachchan, and [] The post Mumbai Mayor, Amitabh Bachchan, and Diljit Dosanjh Targeted in Threat Email appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Maharashtra CM orders forensic probe into Jarange's alleged Rs 500 cr audio clip
The recording has triggered a political controversy, with leaders from the ruling BJP and Shiv Sena seeking an investigation into its authenticity and contents
Nikitin Dheer on his first award for Akaal: I wish my dad could have been here
Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 23 (IANS) Actor Nikitin Dheer has dedicated his first award for his Punjabi film debut Akaal to his late father, Pankaj Dheer. He recalled how proud he was of him after watching the film. Nikitin received the Best Negative Lead Award at the PTC Punjabi Film Awards for Akaal. Sharing his happiness on Instagram, the actor described the recognition as a moment he would cherish for a lifetime. My first Punjabi film. My first award for it A moment I will cherish for a lifetime. Truly grateful to receive the Best Negative Lead Award for Akaal, he wrote. Calling his debut film special, Nikitin thanked actor-filmmaker Gippy Grewal for giving him the opportunity to begin his journey in Punjabi cinema. A heartfelt thank you to @gippygrewal paaji for believing in me and giving me this incredible opportunity to be a part of Akaal. Thank you for trusting me with this role and giving me a chance to begin my journey in Punjabi cinema, he added. However, the achievement also brought back emotional memories of his late father, whom he wished could have been present to witness the milestone. But today, my heart goes out to the one person I wish could have been here to witness this moment my Dad. Akaal was the last film he watched, and I will always cherish the memory of how proud he was of me after watching it, Nikitin shared. The actor expressed his wish to share the award with his father and see his reaction once again. I wish I could share this award with him, see that smile on his face, and hear him tell me how proud he is, one more time, he wrote. Dedicating the honour to his father, Nikitin said his blessings and faith in him would always remain his greatest source of strength. Dad, this ones for you. Your blessings and belief in me will always be my greatest strength. I hope I continue to make you proud, wherever you are, he added. The actor also thanked the entire team of Akaal and everyone who had supported him throughout his journey. Describing the recognition as just the beginning, he said he was filled with gratitude, humility and excitement for what lay ahead. This is just the beginning, and I am filled with gratitude, humility, and excitement for what lies ahead #namahparvatipatayeharharmahadev, he concluded. Veteran actor Pankaj Dheer, best known for portraying Karna in the television series Mahabharat, passed away on October 15, 2025.
Video: Singer Talat Aziz shares glimpse of fire-ravaged home
Mumbai: Singer Talat Aziz has shared photographs of the devastation caused by a fire that engulfed his home, destroying treasured belongings, artefacts and memories accumulated over the years. Talat took to Instagram, where he shared a string of videos and pictures from his home. The ghazal maestro said the family now faces the daunting task 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 .
Salman Warns Varun; Shahid-Kareena Hug
From Salman Khan's cheeky advice to Varun Dhawan to Kareena Kapoor Khan and Shahid Kapoor's reunion, the IIFA announcement in Mumbai was a starry affair.
