The Times of India

Veteran playback singer Suman Kalyanpur has passed away at the age of 89. Her death, following that of Asha Bhosle, marks a significant loss for Indian music. Kalyanpur's melodious voice enriched Hindi, Marathi, and other regional music, leaving behind immortal songs that resonated with generations.

Pradeep Gupta

Mumbai Fire Brigade is set to acquire a 104-meter turntable ladder, its tallest yet, to combat fires in the city's increasing high-rises. This procurement, nearly a decade after their last major ladder acquisition, aims to enhance response times and rescue capabilities. The new equipment will bolster operations, especially for incidents in tall buildings where current resources face travel time challenges.

Vasai's traditional water system, its ancient ponds called bavkhals, is systematically disappearing as land values soar. These vital waterbodies, crucial for groundwater recharge and local supply, are being illegally reclaimed and built upon, leading to increased water scarcity and environmental degradation.

Delhi Police's arrest of terror suspects has revealed a Mumbai underworld link, with Muddasar Hussain Sayyed, alias Munna Jhingada, a Dawood Ibrahim operative, allegedly handling the module. Jhingada's past includes a failed assassination attempt on Chhota Rajan in Bangkok, leading to his imprisonment and a protracted legal battle over his nationality before his handover to Pakistan.