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Fatima Sana Shaikh, fond of Goas scenic streets, spoke with Goa Times during her visit for the International Film Festival of India

Mangesh Kalokhe, husband of Shiv Sena (Eknath Shinde faction) corporator Manasi Kalokhe, was murdered in Khopoli on Friday morning. He was attacked with choppers by two unidentified assailants in a black car while returning home after dropping his son at school. Kalokhe died on the spot, and police have launched an investigation.

Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA) officially commenced operations with its first scheduled passenger flights, marking a significant milestone for the Mumbai Metropolitan Region. The airport welcomed over 4,000 passengers on its inaugural day, connecting nine domestic destinations with four carriers. NMIA aims to enhance air connectivity and future-proof the region's aviation growth.

Navi Mumbai International Airport, a significant greenfield project, has officially opened, boosting air travel capacity for the Mumbai Metropolitan Region. Developed by Adani Airports, it aims to handle millions of passengers and tonnes of cargo annually. The airport features AI-driven passenger experiences and sustainable practices, promising enhanced convenience and efficiency for travelers.

Extended operating hours on December 31 has added to the festive cheer among restaurateurs and locals

Mumbai customs officials intercepted six individuals arriving from Dubai, seizing 186 high-end iPhones and Pakistani cosmetics valued at Rs 4 crore. The group, acting as carriers for a syndicate, failed to produce legal documentation for the smuggled goods. This bust prevented a potential Rs 1.18 crore duty evasion.

Former service chiefs at IIT Bombay's Techfest emphasized modern warfare's reliance on evidence, citing Balakot's cloud cover as a lesson. They highlighted the critical role of intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance, alongside the threat of hypersonic missiles. Discussions also covered leadership, national values, and the growing strategic importance of maritime security for India's economic prosperity.

A significant fire erupted on the 14th floor of a 23-storey residential building in Andheri West this morning, causing extensive smoke and trapping residents on upper levels. Firefighters responded swiftly, declaring it a Level-I incident. Multiple agencies are on-site, working to rescue those stranded and ventilate the structure. No injuries have been reported yet.

The political reunion of estranged Thackeray cousins, Uddhav and Raj, ahead of BMC polls has sparked debate. While supporters hail it as historic and a revival of Marathi unity, the ruling Mahayuti dismisses it as opportunistic hype, likening it to a Putin-Zelensky moment and questioning its impact.