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Techie arrested over threat messages to Ayushmann Khurrana, Tusshar Kapoor

The Mumbai Police have arrested the accused, who was sending threatening emails to actors Ayushmann Khurrana and Tusshar Kapoor. He was reportedly sending audio messages in the name of Lawrence Bishnoi, pretending to be a member of their gang.

4 Nov 2026 6:36 pm
After Nayanthara, Sreeleela joins Rajinikanth's upcoming film Dharman

Sreeleela has joined the cast of Rajinikanth's upcoming film Dharman. Helmed by Ashwath Marimuthu, known for directing Oh My Kadavule and Dragon, the film marks the actress's first on-screen collaboration with the superstar.

4 Nov 2026 5:58 pm
Diwali 2026 travel rush: Private bus fares soar to Rs 7,000, Pune RTO steps in

Some passengers have taken to social media to criticise Maharashtra Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik and his department over the alleged failure to regulate fares. One social media user claimed that fares on a particular route had increased from Rs 700 to Rs 4,000

4 Nov 2026 5:53 pm
Maharashtra aims for 100 pc daytime solar power supply to farmers by March-end

Currently, around 80 per cent of agricultural pumps in the state receive electricity during the day, following the implementation of the Mukhyamantri Saur Krushi Vahini Yojana 2.0, MSEDCL Chairman and Managing Director Lokesh Chandra said

4 Nov 2026 5:47 pm
Bengaluru IT professional detained over threats to Bollywood actors

The development comes amid growing concerns over the security of Bollywood celebrities, with Ayushmann Khurrana receiving an audio message threatening him and demanding crores of rupees

4 Nov 2026 5:32 pm
Ramayana early reviews: Ranbir Kapoor, Yash's film gets thumbs up

Ramayana, starring Ranbir Kapoor, Yash and Sai Pallavi, has received positive reactions following its Mumbai premiere. Early viewers, including YouTuber Ashish Chanchlani, have praised the film, calling it a visual spectacle and a new benchmark for Indian cinema.

4 Nov 2026 5:15 pm
Maharashtra drought relief: '73 lakh farmers received Rs 5,000 ahead of Diwali'

Nearly 95 per cent of eligible farmers are expected to receive the amount in the next two days, Fadnavis told reporters. He added that ministers would visit farmers' homes and celebrate Diwali with them

4 Nov 2026 5:11 pm
Maharashtra health department gets 1,440 new medical officers

Eknath Shinde said around 700 of the 1,440 newly appointed medical officers were women. He praised the transparent, merit-based recruitment process and said the enthusiasm of young doctors should reflect in the state's healthcare services

4 Nov 2026 5:10 pm
CJP's Ratna Singh faces contempt proceedings over remarks against judge

The matter pertains to comments Ratna Singh made on social media about a Judicial Magistrate at the Saket Court. She had alleged that the judicial officer was serving the master and acting on the instructions of an external authority

4 Nov 2026 5:05 pm
Riyadh airport attack: Second Indian national injured in October 10 strike dies

The embassy expressed condolences to the bereaved family and assured them of all possible assistance, including facilitating the return of the deceased's mortal remains to India or arranging a funeral in Riyadh, depending on the family's wishes

4 Nov 2026 5:02 pm
US midterms: Obama hails Democrats' Congress takeover, urges Americans to unite

In a post on X, Obama said the election results reflected the American people's desire for a politics that brings people together rather than divides them, and for leaders who offer concrete solutions to the challenges they face

4 Nov 2026 5:01 pm
Two roads near Mumbai's Mazgaon cemetery to close on Nov 5 and 6; check details

According to a traffic notification, the restrictions will be in force during the early morning hours, from 12.01 am to 6 am on both days. The measures have been introduced to ensure public safety and prevent traffic congestion around the construction site

4 Nov 2026 4:59 pm
PM Modi calls Sharad Pawar during hospital stay sparking political buzz

The veteran politician's discharge from hospital came amid political buzz in Maharashtra after PM Modi called him earlier on Wednesday to enquire about his health. PM Modi reportedly urged Pawar to prioritise his health and take adequate rest

4 Nov 2026 4:48 pm
Eetha: Sharaddha Kapoor reveals reason for taking a break after Stree 2

As she gears up for her upcoming film Eetha, Shraddha Kapoor has addressed her two-year gap from the screen after Stree 2. She revealed the reason for taking a break, sharing that she was offered several films

4 Nov 2026 4:47 pm
Shraddha Kapoor on dealing with negativity amid Eetha controversy

In a recent AMA session on Instagram, Shraddha Kapoor was asked how she handles criticism amid the mixed reactions to her Marathi dialogue delivery and accent in the trailer of her upcoming film, Eetha.

4 Nov 2026 4:35 pm
Mumbai: BMC evicts 27 commercial establishments from BEST plot in Borivali East

The BMC on Wednesday, November 4, evicted 27 commercial establishments from a 3,400-square-metre plot near the BEST bus stand on Swami Vivekananda Marg in Borivali East. Around 70 workers, two JCBs and four dumpers were deployed for the drive

4 Nov 2026 4:22 pm
Strait of Hormuz crisis: Iran says Indian vessels can navigate freely

Ahmad Hayat-Moghaddam, Vice Chairman of the Iranian Parliament's National Security and Foreign Policy Committee, said exemptions from transit restrictions had also been granted to China, Iraq and Qatar, allowing vessels from these countries to navigate the waterway without limitations

4 Nov 2026 4:17 pm
Latur court rejects marriage defence, sentences man to 10 yrs in rape case

District Court Judge S A Sayyed delivered the verdict on November 2, convicting Vipul Sakharam Bankar. The court also imposed a fine of Rs 5,000 on him

4 Nov 2026 4:04 pm
US midterms 2026: Abdul El-Sayed becomes first Muslim senator

Democratic candidate Abdul El-Sayed has won Michigan's US Senate race, defeating Republican Mike Rogers and becoming the first Muslim elected to the United States Senate. President Trump, congratulates them, saying that they finally acheived, what they were hoping for 11 years.

4 Nov 2026 3:59 pm
Sandeep Reddy Vanga reacts after trolls link his films to chainsaw attack case

Sandeep Reddy Vanga has reacted after the recent violent chainsaw attack in Andhra Pradesh and the attack on a 6-year-old were linked to his films like Animal and Arjun Reddy. The filmmaker said cinema was being used as a scapegoat

4 Nov 2026 3:47 pm
ED conducts searches in Hyderabad, Secunderabad and Guntur in APPSC case

ED has raided several places in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh in a case relating to the evaluation of the answer scripts of the Group-I Main Examination conducted by the Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC).

4 Nov 2026 3:39 pm
Elnaaz Norouzi on her journey from India to Hollywood: 'It wasnt easy'

From finding her footing in the Indian entertainment industry to exploring opportunities in Hollywood, Elnaaz Norouzi says her journey has been anything but easy. The actress said she's grateful to have had the chance to work across different countries and entertainment industries.

4 Nov 2026 3:36 pm
L368: Mohanlal's upcoming film gets a BTS video from the makers

The makers of Malayalam superstar Mohanlal's next film, tentatively titled #L368 and directed by Anoop Sathyan, released a BTS video from the film's sets on Tuesday, much to the delight of fans and film buffs.

4 Nov 2026 3:30 pm
Badshah on teaming up with Shreya Ghoshal for Mahiya

Badshah and Shreya Ghoshal have joined forces for Mahiya, a romantic track featuring Avneet Kaur. The rapper describes the collaboration as a coming together of two musical universes, united by a universal love story.

4 Nov 2026 3:22 pm
When Matt LeBlanc opened up about his love for life-size toys

Actor Matt LeBlanc, who is known for his role in the iconic sitcom Friends, once spoke about his love for big toys. A clip from The Graham Norton Show has resurfaced on the Internet, and it shows the actor talking about his favourite thing to do: nothing.

4 Nov 2026 3:17 pm
Man rescued from SATIS Bridge roof, officials puzzled over how he got there

A 30-year-old man was rescued from the roof of the SATIS Bridge near Thane Railway Station on Wednesday morning. The Thane Fire Brigade and Disaster Management Cell carried out the operation, while police are investigating how he reached the roof

4 Nov 2026 3:03 pm
Rise and Fall 2: Manish Kashyap, Jashwanth Bopanna and Rishabh Jaiswal evicted

Rise and Fall 2 sees its first-ever triple eviction as Manish Kashyap, Jashwanth Bopanna and Rishabh Jaiswal are eliminated. Virender Sehwag reprimands Shehzad Poonawalla over his vamp remark about Priyanka Chahar Choudhary

4 Nov 2026 2:43 pm
US midterms: Trump faces legislative roadblocks, investigations in final 2 years

With Democrats holding majorities in the House of Representatives and the Senate, the President will have to contend with an opposition that can exercise greater oversight over his administration and challenge his legislative proposals

4 Nov 2026 2:42 pm
Cyclone Murasu weakens into depression; dry weather likely across West Bengal

Cyclone Murasu has weakened into a depression, with dry weather expected across West Bengal from Thursday until Kali Puja. The Met office has also indicated the possibility of light rain from November 9 and a gradual dip in temperatures

4 Nov 2026 2:42 pm
NCP holds second core committee meeting in three days amid political speculation

A senior NCP leader confirmed that the core committee met in the morning but declined to disclose the agenda. There is nothing to share in public, the leader said

4 Nov 2026 2:35 pm
Advocates move to Delhi High Court against police personnel for abusive remarks

The Delhi High Court will hear a plea on friday against ACP Manasvi Vashistha and other police personnel for threathening, and passing derogatory remarks against the advocates, and tearing their dignity

4 Nov 2026 2:30 pm
Bigg Boss 20: Mahhi Vij breaks down after Love Gills mother calls her out

Mahhi Vij gets emotional on Bigg Boss 20 after Love Gills mother calls her out over a comment she made about her daughter. Mahhi denies the remark and threatens to quit, accusing the makers of selectively showing her comments and targeting her

4 Nov 2026 2:22 pm
Ayushmann Khurrana receives audio threat demanding crores

A day after Tusshar Kapoor received an extortion threat, actor Ayushmann Khurrana has received a threatening audio message demanding crores of rupees. This comes amid rising concerns around the security of Bollywood celebrities

4 Nov 2026 2:04 pm
Mumbai Police return stolen and misplaced items worth Rs 1.64 cr before Diwali

The recovered property included 11 gold ornaments, two cars, 15 motorcycles and 332 mobile phones. The items were traced during investigations into theft, robbery and other property-related cases, the official said

4 Nov 2026 1:47 pm
Composer Gangai Amaran takes a jibe at Anirudh Ravichander's music

Filmmaker and music composer Gangai Amaran, brother of Ilaiyaraaja, has taken a jibe at Anirudh Ravichander's music, questioning how his compositions suit the Tamil industry. He said his music was good but did not identify as Tamil

4 Nov 2026 1:38 pm
KWK 9: Kareena Kapoor recalls screaming on the night Saif Ali Khan was stabbed

On KWK 9, Kareena Kapoor revisited the night Saif Ali Khan was stabbed, recalling how she screamed in panic. She revealed that the incident left her disturbed for six months, while Saif described it as the worst night of his life

4 Nov 2026 1:35 pm
Bosco Martis: We think if we dont do this job, its the end of life

Choreographer Bosco Leslie Martis reflects on his latest track, Begum Bewafa, navigating the changing landscape of visual storytelling in the age of social media and the hard-earned wisdom that comes with surviving decades behind the camera

4 Nov 2026 1:29 pm
UCL: Bruno Fernandes backs Michael Carrick after Man Utd's win over AS Roma

Bruno Fernandes accepted his benching against Bournemouth and insisted United players are not trying to 'save someone's job' after beating Roma 3-2

4 Nov 2026 1:02 pm
Bhumi Pednekkar set to lead new horror franchise Jaani Dushman

Bhumi Pednekkar has been roped in to lead the upcoming horror franchise Jaani Dushman, directed by Arshad Syed. Set in the UK, the film is an emotionally charged mother-daughter story featuring supernatural elements and buried family secrets

4 Nov 2026 12:51 pm
Pirates of the Caribbean 6: Will Johnny Depp return as Jack Sparrow?

Hollywood actor Johnny Depp has finally opened up about his possible return as Jack Sparrow for Pirates of the Caribbean 6. He teased that he would put on the pirate costume one more time, adding that he would never turn down a request from Jerry Bruckheimer

4 Nov 2026 12:36 pm
US midterm elections: Democrats flip Senate, take control from Republicans

Democrats have regained control of the US Senate after major victories in the November 3 midterm elections, reshaping the political balance in Washington. Meanwhile, Democrats have also made gains in the House, while President Donald Trump has vowed to use his veto power against their agenda

4 Nov 2026 12:35 pm
Manoj Bajpayee calls Boman Irani, Divya Dutta 'wonderful actors'

Manoj Bajpayee opened up about his work experience with Boman Irani and Divya Dutta in his latest film Last Man in Tower, which is set to arrive on an OTT platform on November 6.

4 Nov 2026 12:31 pm
Jackie Shroff wishes Tabu with a throwback pic on her 55th birthday

Bollywood star Jackie Shroff extended a special birthday wish to actress Tabu as she turned a year older on November 4.Taking to his social media account, Jackie shared a picture featuring Tabu and himself sitting alongside each other at an event

4 Nov 2026 12:28 pm
Jason Statham, director Guy Ritchie to collab again for movie 'Dogfight'

Actor Jason Statham and director Guy Ritchie partnership is set to extend with the film Dogfight. The film is described as a stylish revenge actioner set in the London criminal underworld

4 Nov 2026 12:24 pm
Ramayana 2: Namit Malhotra explains why the sequel needs more time

Namit Malhotra explained that Ramayana 2 has been postponed by a year because the makers need more time to work on the ambitious sequel. He said they do not want to rush the grand finale and want to deliver it on the scale it deserves

4 Nov 2026 12:17 pm
Santosh Tarfe joins Shinde Sena, major setback for Uddhav Thackeray in Hingoli

Welcoming the new entrants, Shinde said the Shiv Sena, guided by the ideals of Balasaheb Thackeray and Anand Dighe, was committed to the development of ordinary people and society

4 Nov 2026 12:12 pm
Raj Thackeray's MNS cancels Mumbai Dipotsav over Maharashtra drought

Raj Thackeray appealed to people across the state to celebrate Diwali with restraint and remain mindful of the hardships faced by drought-hit communities

4 Nov 2026 11:58 am
Sachin Tendulkar shares insights on batting challenges in New Zealand

Cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar offers valuable advice for batters facing New Zealand conditions, emphasising patience and the mindsets needed on NZ tour

4 Nov 2026 11:51 am
Pune: Constable allegedly drives car into Pune Police Commissioner's bungalow

A Pune Police constable allegedly under the influence of alcohol rammed his car into the gate of Police Commissioner Amitesh Kumar's official bungalow on Tuesday. The constable was detained

4 Nov 2026 11:34 am
Ramayana: Ranbir Kapoor recalls Raha shooting with Sai Pallavi, Ravie Dubey

Ranbir Kapoor shared that daughter Raha is deeply interested in the Ramayana and has visited the film's sets several times. The actor revealed that she even shot a few scenes with Sai Pallavi and Ravie Dubey, becoming a part of his cinematic journey

4 Nov 2026 11:33 am