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Sooraj Pancholi has broken his silence after the CBI registered an FIR in Disha Salians death case. Denying any connection, the actor said he never met Salian or Aaditya Thackeray, has nothing to hide, and is willing to cooperate with investigators
The investigation began after a gold chain was snatched from a woman outside a school in Hiranandani area of Powai, on September 6, 2026, officials said
CM Fadnavis welcomed Lord Ganesha at his official residence, Varsha, in south Mumbai and offered prayers for the peace and prosperity of Maharashtra. He also prayed for the states farmers and the well-being of its people
Team India's star batsman Virat Kohli shared a video on his social media accoun't story
Mumbai Mayor Ritu Tawade was present during the Chief Ministers visit along with her husband Rajesh Tawade, their son Yash and daughter, advocate Madhura. Other family members and devotees were also present on the occasion
Nivin Pauly and Mamitha Baiju's Bethlehem Kudumba Unit is breaking records at the box office, becoming the highest-grossing Malayalam film of all time. In the process, the film surpassed Kalyani Priyadarshan's Lokah Chapter 1, which held the record
Amid the troubles in their marriage, Govinda was missing from Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations as wife, Sunita Ahuja, and kids welcomed Lord Ganesha. Sunita addressed his absence, revealing the reason
One person died and 25 remain missing after a boat carrying 77 migrants sank off Greeces Gavdos island. Coast guard officials said 51 people were rescued by two boats in the area as authorities continued the search for survivors.
Team India's mystery spinner Varun Chakarvarthy has been ruled out due to an injury. The injury has also put in doubt for the upcoming Asian Games 2026
Congress candidate Rakesh Kumar Lata defeated BJP's Ajay Singh Chauhan by 127 votes in Jaipur Municipal Corporation Ward 21. The victory came as counting continued across Rajasthan, with both parties claiming an edge in the ongoing 2026 municipal elections
He said the state government had ordered a survey across Maharashtra to assess the situation, with district collectors preparing reports. In districts that have received good rainfall recently, the government has ordered fresh surveys to reassess the situation, Bawankule added
Pune's five Manache Ganpatis are Kasba Ganpati, Tambdi Jogeshwari Ganpati, Guruji Talim, Tulshibaug Ganpati, and Kesari Wada Ganpati. They were welcomed amid large gatherings of devotees in Maharashtra's second-largest city
The preventive order said kites flying in the area could pose a risk to aircraft, particularly during take-off, landing and other routine operations under the Western Naval Command
Nightclub owners Saurabh and Gaurav Luthra, along with their business partner Ajay Gupta, turned themselves in before the Mapusa Additional District and Sessions Court on Monday. The court accepted their surrender and issued the necessary remand orders
Amid the breakthrough success of his recent film, Hanuman Ansh, filmmaker Vishal Chaturvedi has now announced his next film, based on Tulsidas, titled RamBola. The announcement comes after Hanuman Ansh crossed Rs 200 crore at the box office
The Chinchpokli Sarvajanik Utsav Mandal, which organises the popular Chinchpokli Cha Chintamani, has set an overall budget of around Rs 2 crore this year
Catch up on top sports headlines, Team India's refusal to collect Women's T20 Asia Cup trophy, Alexander Zverev's US Open triumph, and other stories
Ajaz Khan has landed in fresh controversy after a Noida-based content creator claimed the actor messaged her on Instagram and asked to meet for coffee or wine. She shared screenshots of their conversation along with a voice note in which the actor appears to suggest they catch up
Nayanthara's upcoming film Mookuthi Amman 2 is all set to lock horns with Ranbir Kapoor's Ramayana on Diwali 2026 at the box office. The makers recently shared a new teaser featuring the actress to reveal the release date
The Indian mission in Saudi Arabia said that it would continue to remain in touch with the injured nationals, their families and the hospital authorities
The Bhajanpura violence was part of the wider riots that erupted in northeast Delhi on February 24 and 25, 2020, amid protests and counter-protests linked to the Citizenship (Amendment) Act
Following the triumph, Team India's players refused to collect the trophy from Asian Cricket Council (ACC) president Mohsin Naqvi
Sydney Sweeney has seemingly addressed the backlash over her naked sports betting advertisement by sharing photographs of athletes who have posed for similarly styled photoshoots. The Euphoria actor did not directly comment on the criticism but appeared to draw a comparison
CM Fadnavis said the state government had never closed the door on talks with Jarange, whose indefinite hunger strike over the Maratha reservation issue entered its 16th day at Antarwali Sarati village in Jalna district
Addressing the inauguration of Hindi Diwas 2026 and the 6th All India Rajbhasha Sammelan in Vashi, Shah said India's regional languages were like different petals of a lotus and urged people to respect their richness while allowing Hindi to serve as a medium of coordination among them
Bharti Singh and Harssh Limbachiyaa celebrated Ganesh Chaturthi with sons Gola and Kaju, making the festival extra special as it marked Kajus first. The couple also expressed gratitude for the success of their Indian Game Show with Bharti and Harssh.
After the triumph, Sri Lanka's skipper Chamari Athapaththu received the runners-up cheque from Asian Cricket Council (ACC) president Mohsin Naqvi, but Team India's players did not step up on the stage to collect the winners' trophy
CM Fadnavis said the government would move ahead with implementation once the committee examining the issue submits its report and recommendations on the Uniform Civil Code (UCC)
Kangana Ranaut slammed Rakhi Sawant over her controversial remarks about Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Kangana and Smriti Irani. Kangana accused Rakhi of targeting successful women and took a sharp dig at her career, saying her favours never secured success
Veteran actress Nafisa Ali recently shared her health update, revealing that her stage 4 ovarian cancer has spread to the liver. Sharing a pic from the hospital, she revealed that she has started targeted therapy
Lalbaugcha Raja 2026 saw Vidyut Jammwal welcome Bappa with a soulful shankh-damru performance on Ganesh Chaturthi. Dressed in traditional white attire, the actor performed aarti and immersed himself in the festivities at the iconic Mumbai pandal
The accused used the proceeds of the fraud to fund a luxurious lifestyle, including luxury flats, high-end cars, and expensive watches, while enticing 42 victims across Maharashtra and Gujarat with promises of 5 per cent monthly returns on investments, an official from EOW said
Abhishek Sharma expressed his views on the challenge of facing Team India's lead pacer Jasprit Bumrah. Sharma said that it feels like playing Test cricket while facing Bumrah during the net sessions
Manoj Jarange made the announcement while addressing supporters at Antarwali Sarati village in Jalna district, where he is on the 16th day of an indefinite fast
Former Tehelka editor-in-chief Tarun Tejpal surrendered before a Goa court to serve his 10-year rigorous imprisonment sentence in a 2013 sexual assault case. The Supreme Court has listed his appeal against the conviction for hearing on September 22
Singer Shaan also joined the ongoing viral 80s trend on Instagram, but, he decided to give it his own twist. Instead of asking AI to recreate his photos, the singer shared some of his throwback pictures from that time
Mumbai Crime Branch Unit 6 arrested two men for allegedly selling Nitrazepam tablets illegally and seized 21,000 tablets weighing 12.81 kg and valued at Rs 64.05 lakh. Police laid a trap near the Sion-Panvel Highway in Trombay following confidential information about the alleged sale
Nawazuddin Siddiqui recalled how Gangs of Wasseypur 2 became a turning point in his career. After the 2012 film, the actor said he received at least 200 scripts and even had blank cheques placed on his table. Despite the offers, Nawazuddin rejected every script
Bollywood actor Taapsee Pannu has shared a rare glimpse with her husband, former badminton star Mathias Boe, from their beach vacation
Actress Preity Zinta has shared her perspective on how Indian cinema continues to resonate with audiences living abroad. She said that NRIs, particularly those in the US, often hold on to their Indian identity through films and entertainment
More than a year after being stabbed during a break-in at his Bandra home, Saif Ali Khan opened up about the lasting impact of the attack. The actor revealed that seeing a knife can still trigger a reaction, while recalling how lucky he felt to survive the ordeal
Ganeshotsav 2026 began in Mumbai with thousands of devotees visiting Lalbaugcha Raja on Ganesh Chaturthi. Amid the rush, Mumbai Traffic Police announced road closures, diversions and no-parking restrictions around Lalbaug and Kalachowki from September 14 to 25
Ganeshotsav 2026 celebrations gathered pace across Maharashtra as Mumbai's Chinchpokli saw a heavy rush of devotees at Chinchpoklicha Chintamani, while Pune welcomed Shreemant Bhausaheb Rangari Ganpati with a traditional procession featuring Dhol Tasha and Mardani Khel
Ajith Kumar is facing mixed reactions after a video showed him giving a stern look to a fan seeking a selfie at the Le Mans race. While some criticised his reaction, others felt the brief clip lacked enough context to judge him
The warnings came amid reported strikes by the Houthis, who control the most populous parts of Yemen and large areas in the north. The group has been launching strikes towards Saudi Arabia since declaring a naval blockade against Riyadh in July, with strikes targeting Saudi vessels in the Red Sea
Neelam Kothari has addressed long-standing rumours of an off-screen romance with Govinda, saying she was too young to think about love at the time. The actor recalled being focused on establishing her career and navigating Bollywood during those years
First look of upcoming Kannada film Mangala Gowri has unveiled Rukmini Vasanth as a police officer. Dressed in khaki and seated on a scooter, the actor sports a striking new avatar. The film also stars veteran actor Malashree and is directed by Rahul PK
The CBI has registered an FIR in connection with the death of celebrity manager Disha Salian after the Bombay High Court ordered a fresh investigation. Salians father Satish recently recorded a statement before the agency, raising allegations of conspiracy and an alleged cover-up
Reacher star Alan Ritchson and his wife Catherine Ritchson have announced the end of their 20-year marriage. In a joint statement, the couple said they will continue alongside one another in a different way and remain committed to co-parenting
Justin Bieber marked his wedding anniversary with Hailey Bieber with a romantic Instagram post featuring loved-up pictures of the couple playing snooker. Calling it a celebration of new beginnings, the singer wished Hailey and wrote that their eight years together are leading until infinity

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