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2 More Accused Sentenced to Imprisonment by NIA Court in Visakhapatnam Spying Case
The two accused convicted today are Somnath Sanjay Ikade of Ahmednagar district in Maharashtra, and Sonu Kumar of Hathras district in Uttar Pradesh. They were arrested in December 2019 from Karwar (Karnataka) and Visakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh) respectively
Vigil stepped up following tiger movement near Mediapalli opencast coal mine in Peddapalli district
Tiger is believed to have crossed over through Mancherial district from the Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve in Maharashtras Chandrapur district a few days ago
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) is among the 29 municipal corporations in Maharashtra to which elections will be held on January 15, Wednesday. The counting of votes is scheduled for January 16, Friday, the State Election Commission (SEC) announced on Monday. Mumbai, Navi Mumbai, Thane, Pune, Nashik, Nagpur and Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar are among the other prominent civic bodies going to polls. He reportedly confirmed that the election code of conduct has now come into force in all 29 local bodies. As many as 2,869 seats in these municipal corporations will be up for grabs in these local bodies, where elections are due since early 2022. Maharashtra State Election Commissioner Dinesh Waghmare said the nomination process will begin on December 23, Tuesday with candidates allowed to make their submissions for a week until December 30. Scrutiny of papers will be done on December 31, and January 2, Friday, will be the last date of withdrawal of nominations, he said. Symbol allocation and the final list of candidates will be published on January 3. Polling in the 29 municipal corporations spread across Maharashtra will take place on January 15 and votes will be counted the next day, news agency PTI quoted Waghmare as saying. He said these 29 civic bodies, including the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), have 2,869 seats on offer and 3.48 crore voters are eligible to exercise their franchise in these major urban centres of the state. After long and tiring political blame games and court battles, the Supreme Court had finally given the deadline of January 31 to conduct the polls, reported Marathi media. Full list of local bodies heading to polls: BMC Pune Municipal Corporation Nagpur Municipal Corporation Solapur Municipal Corporation Kolhapur Municipal Corporation Thane Municipal Corporation Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation Nashik Municipal Corporation Aurangabad Municipal Corporation Kalyan-Dombivli Municipal Corporation Amravati Municipal Corporation New Mumbai Municipal Corporation NandedWaghala Municipal Corporation Ulhas Nagar Municipal Corporation Sangli-Miraj-Kupwara Municipal Corporation Malegaon Municipal Corporation Bhiwandi-Nizampur Municipal Corporation Akola Municipal Corporation Bhayander Municipal Corporation Ahmednagar Municipal Corporation Dhule Municipal Corporation Jalgaon Municipal Corporation Vasai-Virar Municipal Corporation Parbhani Municipal Corporation Chandrapur Municipal Corporation Latur Municipal Corporation Panvel Municipal Corporation Ichalkaranji Municipal Corporation Jalna Municipal Corporation Dates to remember: Application submission window: December 2330, 2025 Application scrutiny: December 31, 2025 Last date for withdrawal of candidature: January 2, 2026 Election symbol allocation and release of final candidate list: January 3, 2026 Polling date: January 15, 2026 Counting of votes: January 16, 2026
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In a shocking incident, a class 10 student slit the throat of his classmate during a coaching class in Rajgurunagar, Ked taluk area of Pune, Maharashtra. The incident happened as the teacher in the coaching class was taking the class on Monday morning. The victim was taken to a hospital but died while undergoing treatment. The two students had reportedly been engaged in an argument for the past few days. The minor had arrived late to the class and sat behind the victim at around 8:30 and 8:45. He then proceeded to attack the boy and slit his throat. He also stabbed the boy in the stomach. The student then proceeded to flee the scene on a two-wheeler. Police had rushed to the spot to find the student covered in blood. Officials have not yet confirmed the cause and main motive for the attack. The father of the victim told ABP that his son had been attacked by the same boy and a group of his friends around three days ago. Locals say that the minors in the area were involved in gang activities. There have been reports of frequent incidents, including arguments and fights between students studying in the Mahatma Gandhi Vidyalaya and related private classes. This is not the first incident of students similarly attacking classmates. In November, a class 9 student in Pune attacked his classmate by slitting her throat with a broken bottle following a heated argument related to the school's annual day function. He had attacked the girl from behind, which resulted in a massive wound and bleeding. The juvenile offender was produced before the JJB and sent to an observation home.
80th Western India Squash Tournament To Commence On Wednesday
CCI Western India Squash Tournament: The Cricket Club of India (CCI) on Monday announced the dates for the 80th CCI Western India Squash Tournament, Indias oldest and longest-running squash competition, which began in 1943. The tournament will be played from December 17 to 21, 2025, across the iconic glass-backed courts of the CCI, Mumbai. Organised under the auspices of the Squash Rackets Federation of India (SRFI) and the Maharashtra Squash Racquets Association (MSRA), this years edition continues the clubs proud legacy of nurturing champions under the banner CCI Squash Home of Champions. The CCI Western India Squash Tournament has been a defining platform for generations of Indian squash talent. From early stalwarts like S. D. Bilimoria and Rajkumar Narpat Singh, to legendary champions Bhuwaneswari Kumari, Meherwan Daruwala, Adrian Ezra, and modern-day international stars such as Sourav Ghoshal, Joshna Chinappa, Siddharth Suchde, and Mahesh Mangaonkar, this tournament has mirrored the evolution of Indian squash. The rise of multiple Indian players in the PSA World Top 100, including Sourav Ghoshals and Joshna Chinappas historic surge into the Top 10, underlines the events impact on Indias professional squash ecosystem, particularly its role in advancing world-class women athletes. Darius Pandole, Championship Director & Vice-Chairperson, CCI Squash Sub-Committee: This is not just a tournament, it is a living heritage of Indian squash. To celebrate the 80th edition is a privilege for all of us at CCI. Set to make an appearance at the Olympic Games in Los Angeles in 2028, the sport of squash is on a high in the country with a lot of success in the Commonwealth Games, Asian Games, Asian Championships and Professional Squash Association (PSA) circuit. On Sunday, the country won the team title in the Squash World Cup in Chennai. Tournament Details * Dates: December 1721, 2025 * Venue: CCI Squash Courts, Mumbai, India * Courts: 6 fully equipped glass-backed courts * Venue: CCI Squash Courts, Mumbai, India Also Read: Live Cricket Score * Age Categories: BU11, GU11, BU13, GU13, BU17, GU17, BU19, GU19, Men, Women, WO35, Pro-coach, MO35, MO40, MO50, MO55, MO60, MO65. Article Source: IANS
South Seas Distilleries launches world's first Mahua spirit finished single malt
The Maharashtra based company operates Indias largest copper pot stills and maintains one of the countrys oldest private cask inventories. It traces its operations back more than a century, launching the new brand Madhuca under Crazy Cocks existing portfolio that also includes Dhua and Rare.
Maharashtra CM's wife Amruta Fadnavis meets Lionel Messi, gets massive backlash online due to...
Amruta Fadnavis can be seen chewing gum and brazenly walking past footballer Luis Suarez to take a selfie with Messi
BMC polls: Mayahuti eyes Mumbai; Thackeray reunion irks Congress; the contest explained
Maharashtra's long-pending civic body elections are finally scheduled for January 15, with results on January 16. The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) polls are seen as a key political mood test, pitting the ruling Mahayuti alliance against a fractured opposition. Control of the BMC, Asia's wealthiest civic corporation, holds immense political and economic significance.
GOAT India Tour: Jay Shah Gifts T20 World Cup Tickets, A Signed Jersey, And A Bat To Messi
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis: Argentina football legend Lionel Messi was presented with India vs USA Men's T20 World Cup 2026 tickets by ICC chairman Jay Shah on the last leg of the GOAT India Tour, here at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. Delhi chief minister Rekha Gupta also attended the event along with DDCA president Rohan Jaitley. Messi was also gifted with a framed cricket bat and a Team India jersey, along with Rodrigo de Paul and Luis Suarez. Former Indian goalkeeper Aditi Chauhan, who represented West Ham United in the Women's Premier League, gifted a signed t-shirt to all three guests. Acknowledging the crowd present at the Arun Jaitley Stadium cheering his name, Messi said, Thank you for all the affection you have shown us here in India over these days. Truly, it was a unique experience for us to be able to share this. Although it was intense and very short, it was wonderful to receive all this love, which I already knew was there, but experiencing it firsthand was incredible. Everything you did for us over these days was astonishing, pure madness. So thank you all for the love, and we will surely return someday perhaps to play a match or on some other occasion but we will definitely visit again. Thank you very much, thank you, said Messi. Messi was scheduled to land in the national capital earlier this morning, but his charter flight was held up due to foggy conditions here. He straightaway proceeded to the Leela Palace Hotel, where he had a meet-and-greet session for around an hour with a select group of people. Messi's GOAT Tour got off to a rough start as the organisers were unable to manage the Salt Lake Stadium crowd. When the football legend visited the city with Luis Suarez and Rodrigo de Paul, thousands of fans flocked to see him. However, the venue's bad management transformed their enthusiasm into frustration. Messi was scheduled to land in the national capital earlier this morning, but his charter flight was held up due to foggy conditions here. He straightaway proceeded to the Leela Palace Hotel, where he had a meet-and-greet session for around an hour with a select group of people. Also Read: Live Cricket Score The Argentine was in Mumbai last evening, where he interacted with cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, some current India and former football players, film stars, celebrities, and politicians at the iconic Wankhede Stadium. Article Source: IANS
Goa fire tragedy: Luthra brothers to land in Delhi on Tuesday
Saurabh and Gaurav Luthra will be taken into custody by the Goa Police immediately upon their arrival in Delhi from Thailand where they were detained, officials said
BMC elections date: Mumbai to vote on January 15; counting on January 16
Voting for the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation elections is set for January 15, 2026. Counting of votes will take place on January 16. This announcement formally begins the process for the long-awaited civic polls in Maharashtra. Candidates can file nominations from December 23 to December 30, 2025. The schedule covers elections for the BMC and other municipal corporations across the state.
EC announces date for Maharashtra civic body polls: Voting on January 15, results to be out next day
The Maharashtra State Election Commission (SEC) on Monday announced the much-awaited polls to the state's 29 municipal corporations, including Mumbai. Elections will be held on January 15, and votes will be counted on January 16, said State Election Commissioner Dinesh Waghmare. The prominent civic bodies going to polls include Mumbai, Navi Mumbai, Thane, Pune, Nashik, Nagpur and Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar. As many as 2,869 seats in these municipal corporations will be up for grabs, said the SEC. The nomination process will begin on December 23 and go on till December 30, he added. Scrutiny of papers will be done on December 31 and January 2 will be the last date of withdrawal of nominations, he said. Symbol allocation and final list of candidates will be published on January 3. The 29 civic bodies, including the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), have 2,869 seats on offer and 3.48 crore voters are eligible to exercise their franchise in these major urban centres of the state. (With inputs from PTI)
NFCSF urges Centre to revise sugar MSP to 41 per kg, increase ethanol price
NEW DELHI: The National Federation of Cooperative Sugar Factories Ltd. (NFCSF), the apex body of sugar cooperatives, has urged the Central Government to immediately revise the Minimum Selling Price (MSP) of sugar. This demand comes in light of rising production costs, declining ex-mill sugar prices, and the increasing financial stress on sugar mills, which could soon lead to a crisis for sugarcane farmers. Meanwhile, the NFCSF applauded the government's decision to permit the export of 15 lakh metric tons (LMT) of sugar for the Sugar Season 202526, stating that this move will address several issues. However, they highlighted the liquidity crisis faced by cooperative sugar mills, which could adversely affect sugar farmers. Harshvardhan Patil, the President of NFCSF, remarked that cooperative sugar mills are owned by millions of farmers, and sustaining the momentum of the current sugar season requires decisive support from the government at this critical time. Early action from the government will enable mills to meet cane payment commitments, protect farmer incomes, and maintain confidence in the cooperative sugar framework, he said. Patil also urged the government to allow an additional diversion of 5 LMT of sugar towards ethanol production, which could generate nearly Rs 2,000 crore. This would directly strengthen cash flows for the mills and facilitate timely payments to sugarcane farmers. The Sugar Season 202526 has begun on a strong note due to early crushing operations and improved yield. As of December 15, 2025, 479 sugar mills across the country have produced 77.90 LMT of sugar, compared to 60.70 LMT produced by 473 mills during the same period last year, marking an increase of 17.20 LMT (28.34%). Cane crushing has also risen by 183.75 LMT (25.61%), with an improving trend in sugar recovery. State-wise performance indicates that in Uttar Pradesh, 120 sugar factories have commenced crushing and processed 264 LMT of sugarcane, achieving an average recovery rate of 9.50%, resulting in the production of 25.05 LMT of sugar compared to 22.95 LMT last year with a recovery rate of 8.90%. In Maharashtra, 190 factories are operational and have crushed 379 LMT of sugarcane, producing 31.30 LMT of sugar with an average recovery of 8.25%, marking a significant increase from 16.80 LMT produced during the same period last season. In Karnataka, 76 factories have started crushing and produced 15.50 LMT of sugar by processing 186 LMT of cane, compared to 13.50 LMT last year. The NFCSF has therefore urged the Government of India to adopt a proactive and forward-looking policy approach to maintain stability in the sector. The Federation emphasized the urgent need for the revision of the Sugar MSP to Rs 41 per kg, an enhancement of ethanol procurement prices, and an additional diversion of 5 LMT of sugar towards ethanol production. This added ethanol production alone could generate nearly Rs 2,000 crore, thereby directly strengthening mill cash flows and supporting timely payments to sugarcane farmers.
BMC polls on January 15, results on January 16; voting for 29 civic bodies across Maharashtra
Dense fog distrupts life in Rajasthan; AQI ranges from moderate to severe
Several cities in Rajasthan woke up to thick fog on Monday, reducing visibility, while air quality across the state remained largely moderate, with some areas reporting poor to severe AQI levels. According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), Dholpur recorded an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 184 in the morning, placing it in the `moderate`
Actor Anuj Sachdeva suffered a brutal public assault, leaving him bleeding from the head. The incident occurred after he reported a wrongly parked car in his society. An agitated individual attacked Sachdeva and his pet dog with a rod, hurling threats. A security guard intervened, and Sachdeva shared the disturbing video online, prompting calls for a police complaint.
Messi Lands In Delhi For Final Stop Of His G.O.A.T Tour
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis: Argentine football legend Lionel Messi arrived in New Delhi on Monday afternoon for the final stop of his G.O.A.T. Tour, after a weather-related delay postponed his flight. Messi was scheduled to land in the national capital earlier this morning, but his charter flight was delayed due to foggy conditions here. He immediately proceeded to the Leela Palace Hotel, where he will have a meet-and-greet session for around an hour with a select group of people. Messi's schedule in the national capital includes an exhibition match, a stage event, a football clinic for children, and several high-profile private meetings; therefore, Delhi has implemented precautionary measures to manage large crowds and traffic congestion in anticipation of his arrival. The Argentine was in Mumbai last evening, where he interacted with cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, some current Indian and former football players, film stars, celebrities and politicians at the iconic Wankhede Stadium. Mumbai was the third stop on his GOAT India Tour 2025, and the Argentine World Cup winner spent the most time with fans after making a brief appearance at the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata and a slightly longer stay at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Uppal. Messi's GOAT Tour started on a chaotic note as the organisers failed to manage the crowd at the Salt Lake Stadium. Thousands of fans gathered to see the football icon as he visited the city with Luis Suarez and Rodrigo de Paul, but their excitement turned to frustration due to poor management at the venue. Mumbai was the third stop on his GOAT India Tour 2025, and the Argentine World Cup winner spent the most time with fans after making a brief appearance at the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata and a slightly longer stay at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Uppal. Also Read: Live Cricket Score At Uppal Stadium, the Argentine star stayed inside a VIP box and was seen waving at the camera, making a brief appearance on the big screen inside the stadium and on broadcast visuals as two teams played a match. Article Source: IANS
Nitin Nabin hails PM Modi after being appointed as BJP national president
Newly appointed BJP national working president and Bihar PWD minister Nitin Nabin termed his elevation a blessing of the party, praised PM Narendra Modis leadership, credited BJP for empowering grassroots workers, and pledged to carry forward his fathers legacy
Australian PM pushes for tougher gun laws after anti-Semitic terror attack
Speaking to the media ahead of the National Cabinet meeting scheduled for 4 pm local time, Albanese said stricter gun controlsincluding limits on the number of firearms licensed to individuals and periodic reviews of licenceswould be placed on the agenda
Punjab youths killed in suspected mistaken-identity shooting in Edmonton
Two young men from Punjab were allegedly shot dead in Canadas Edmonton, with families suspecting the attack may be a case of mistaken identity. The victims were identified as 27-year-old Gurdeep Singh from Barre village and 19-year-old Ranvir Singh from Uddat Saidewala village
Land-for-job scam: Court grants CBI more time in case involving Lalu Yadav
Delhi court has granted the CBI additional time to file verification reports in the alleged land-for-job corruption case involving RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav and his family, deferring the hearing on framing of charges to December 19
IndiGo cancellations: Supreme Court directs petitioner to approach Delhi HC
The Delhi High Court, on December 10, questioned the central government for not taking timely action to check the crisis caused by IndiGo flight cancellations and asked why the situation was allowed to precipitate, with lakhs of passengers stranded and other airlines charging hefty fares
Land-for-job scam: Hearing on charges against Lalu Yadav deferred to Dec 19
A Delhi court has allowed the CBI additional time to file verification reports in the alleged land-for-job scam involving RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav and his family. The court is examining whether charges are to be framed under Sections 120B, 420, 467, 468, and 471 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), along with provisions of Prevention of Corruption
Amid Karnataka Congress crisis, Shivakumar signals talks with party high command
Karnataka Deputy CM D.K. Shivakumar said party matters would be discussed internally as he met senior Congress leaders amid leadership speculation. When further asked whether this was important at this juncture, Shivakumar replied, Dont worry
Bombay high court questions Taloja prison over failure to produce undertrial in court
The Bombay High Court has sternly questioned Taloja prison authorities regarding the daily court appearances of inmates, questioning if producing undertrials is left to the jail superintendent's discretion. A report is demanded on why one accused missed 66 out of 69 court dates, a lapse described as shocking and a grave failure, especially with video-conferencing facilities available.
Rijiju demands Parliament apology from Congress leaders over PM threat remark
Union Minister Kiren Rijiju asked Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge to apologise in Parliament for Congress workers alleged threats against Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The parliamentary affairs minister said the workers and leaders of the Congress and the BJP are political rivals, not enemies
Maharashtra Horror: Student Slit Classmate's Throat In Front Of Teacher During Lecture
A student attacked his classmate with a knife in a Maharashtra's Rajgurunagar. The attacker fled on a two-wheeler.
Man trampled to death by elephants in Jharkhands Latehar district
A 21-year-old man was killed after being trampled by a herd of elephants in Jharkhands Latehar district while he stepped out of his house at night. The incident occurred at Bhaisadon village under Balumath Police Station limits on Sunday night when Aryan Lohra went outside his home to relieve himself, he said
Jaishankar condemns Sydney terror attack, assures Australia of India`s support
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar spoke to Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong, expressing condolences and extending Indias fullest support after the deadly Bondi Beach terror attack. The attack is now being described as the deadliest mass shooting in Australia in nearly three decades, in a country known for its strict gun control laws.
PM Modi`s three nation tour to boost trade, invesment ties
Prime Minister Narendra Modis visit to Jordan, Ethiopia and Oman is aimed at strengthening trade, investment and strategic partnerships across West Asia and Africa. Last week, the Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister, approved the proposed Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between India and Oman, aimed at deepening trade and investment relations
AAI's Mumbai radar to be relocated, will free land for affordable housing: Naidu
This decision was taken following a meeting between various stakeholders, including the Civil Aviation Ministry, the Maharashtra government and others
Delhi airport operations hit as dense fog reduces visibility
The airport operator said it is working closely with all stakeholders to minimise inconvenience and advised passengers to stay in touch with their respective airlines for the latest flight updates
EC appoints 5 nodal officers for EVM first-level checking ahead of 2026 Bengal assembly polls
The five officers are Shania Kayem Mize (deputy CEO, Arunachal Pradesh), Yogesh Gosavi (deputy CEO, Maharashtra), P K Boro (additional CEO, Meghalaya), Ethel Rothangpuii (joint CEO, Mizoram) and Kanishka Kumar (under secretary of ECI)
Maharashtra departments default on utilisation certificates, rushed spending in March: CAG
The Housing Department figured prominently on both counts
Maharashtra Man Burnt Alive Inside His Car, Body Was Found Stuffed In Sack
Ganesh Chavan, a resident of Ausa Tanda, was allegedly stuffed inside the sack, made to sit in his car and the vehicle was set on fire by unknown assailants.
Thick smog blankets Delhi-NCR as air quality stays in severe zone
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) had issued a dense fog warning for the morning and forenoon hours, with such conditions reported from the Safdarjung observatory
Bollywood actors Ajay Devgn and Tiger Shroff attended Lionel Messi's India tour at Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium, the crowd booed them during their felicitation by Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis. Later, Messi shared a warm moment with Sachin Tendulkar, exchanging a Team India jersey for a football. Messi was also seen holding the Indian flag.
EC appoints five nodal officers for EVM first-level checking ahead of 2026 Bengal assembly polls
KOLKATA: T he Election Commission said it has appointed five nodal officers for first-level checking (FLC) of the electronic voting machines (EVMs) ahead of next year's West Bengal assembly polls. All the officers hailed from other states, the poll panel said in a statement. The EC has introduced rules by which the image of each candidate would be displayed on the EVM. The five nodal officers were appointed as observers at different FLC venues for assembly polls, said the statement issued on Sunday. The five officers are Shania Kayem Mize (deputy CEO, Arunachal Pradesh), Yogesh Gosavi (deputy CEO, Maharashtra), P K Boro (additional CEO, Meghalaya), Ethel Rothangpuii (joint CEO, Mizoram) and Kanishka Kumar (under secretary of ECI). In the 2021 elections, West Bengal had over 80,000 booths. An EC official said that following the enumeration, the number of booths is likely to go up by over 10,000.
Bengaluru: Four arrested for impersonating cops and robbing man
Police have seized a car and a two-wheeler and Rs 45,000 cash from the accused. The accused have been identified as Mallikarjun S (27), Promod V (30), and Vinay H T (36), who posed as police, and Hruthvik P (24), who assisted them, police said
At least 16 dead, including child, in attack at Hanukkah event in Sydney
New South Wales Health Minister Ryan Park said the death toll had risen from 12 to 16 overnight, including a 12-year-old child; three other children are being treated in hospital
SC advises hybrid hearings as Delhi-NCR air quality turns `very poor`
A circular issued by the Supreme Court Registry said that the advisory was issued on the directions of the Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant, urging the use of video-conferencing facilities in appropriate cases, if convenient
PM Modi to begin three-nation tour to Jordan, Ethiopia and Oman today
During the two-day visit to the Hashemite Kingdom, Prime Minister Modi will meet King Abdullah II bin Al Hussein to review the entire gamut of relations between India and Jordan, and exchange perspectives on regional issues
A lot of countries can benefit from spending time with Indias CEOs, VPs, and representatives of senior management
The lives of labourers are also precious
We have to be better prepared during demolition when it comes to the safety of those working at the site and the general public.
BJ Medical College hostel still bears scars of deadly Ahmedabad plane crash
AI 171 crash site at BJ Medical College stands untouched while residents still flinch as planes pass overhead; scattered across the crash site are grim remnants of daily life - burnt cars and motorcycles, twisted beds and furniture, charred books, clothes and personal belongings
Russian drone reportedly strikes Turkish commercial ship in Odesa
The ship, called the Cenk T, was reportedly carrying food supplies (fruit, vegetables, and other consumables), and not any military equipment. According to sources, another two Turkish ships were also hit and damaged
US envoys arrive in Berlin for fresh Ukraine peace talks
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that Ukrainian, US and European officials will hold a series of meetings in Berlin in the coming days
Indian-origin man among four killed in South Africa temple collapse
The New Ahobilam Temple of Protection, situated on a steep hill in Redcliffe in north of eThekwini (formerly Durban), was being expanded when a section of the building gave way on Friday while workers were on site
Survey finds LGBTQIA+ youth face highest discrimination at home and school
A recent survey of over 900 LGBTQ+ individuals by a Kolkata-based organisation, Bridge, which works for the rights of the community across Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Nagaland, Odisha, Jharkhand and West Bengal, reported that most bullying happens between the ages of 12 and 15 years
State okays 112cr for cities ahead of polls, half for BMC
BJP sets tone for BMC polls as exotic bird park works in Mulund take wing
Mumbai: Truck mows down duo on bike, driver held in 24hrs
Messi's visit goes wrong! CM Fadnavis, Tiger booed by crowd - Watch
Bollywood stars Ajay Devgn and Tiger Shroff were booed by fans at Wankhede Stadium during Lionel Messi's event. The crowd's displeasure was evident during the felicitation ceremony. Many spectators seemed more interested in seeing Messi than the celebrities. Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis also faced jeers. The mood improved when Sachin Tendulkar met Messi.
AAIs high-frequency radar to be relocated, will unlock land for affordable housing in Dahisar: Naidu
MUMBAI, Dec 14: The Airports Authority of Indias (AAI) high-frequency radar at Dahisar in Mumbai will be relocated to Gorai, unlocking hundreds of acres of land for affordable housing projects in the area, Civil Aviation Minister K Rammohan Naidu announced on Sunday. This decision was taken following a meeting between various stakeholders, including the Civil Aviation Ministry, the Maharashtra government, and others. Addressing a meeting virtually, Naidu said the civil aviation ministry will seek cabinet approval for the relocation so [] The post AAIs high-frequency radar to be relocated, will unlock land for affordable housing in Dahisar: Naidu appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Mumbai: Activists say they will form animal lovers party if cruelty does not end
CM: MMR Metro lines to expand 4x to 374km
Mumbais rogue dog that bit 16 in 24 hours yet to be caught
Mumbais KEM hospital opens hi-tech sports injury clinic, first in Western India
President Murmu Rejects Mercy Plea in 2012 Toddler Rape-Murder Case
President Droupadi Murmu has rejected the mercy petition of a man convicted of kidnapping, raping and killing a two-year-old girl in Maharashtra in 2012.
Blind twins from Maharashtra take up 1,230-km journey to Chennai for colour, light
An unprecedented situation in Maharashtra
For the first time, there was no LOP in both Houses during the winter session
Mumbai: 2 pose as cops and dupe businessmen of Rs 2 crore; 1 arrested
Mumbai-Nashik (Kharegaon) highway underpass closed from Dec 15 to April 9
More trains and new stations from today in Navi Mumbai
Maharashtra: Man arrested for killing wife over domestic dispute
Maharashtra: Lok Adalat clears 12k traffic cases with Rs 1 crore fines
Leopard kills 4-year-old boy in Maharashtra
Mumbai: 4 arrested for duping man by selling him fake jewellery, passing it off as treasure
Mumbai: Drunk ward boy manhandles traffic police constable, held
Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis has given clean chit to Parth Pawar, alleges Opposition
Man dies 4 days after hit-and-run accident in Mumbai
Mumbai: Body found near Kurla nullah
Assam CM and Mumbai dabbawallahs receive awards
Mumbai: After 17 years, man arrested for murder
Maharashtra: Last accused in Palghars 1991s ashram attack acquitted
Mumbai's Dahisar radar will move to Gorai. This unlocks hundreds of acres for affordable housing. The decision follows a meeting with the Civil Aviation Ministry and Maharashtra government. Cabinet approval is sought for early construction. This move will allow redevelopment of old buildings.
Fadnavis & Shinde pay tributes at RSS memorials, Ajit stays away
President Murmu rejects mercy plea of man convicted for rape, murder of two-year-old in Maharashtra
This is the third mercy plea rejected by the President since she assumed office on July 25, 2022
Winter chill persists in Mumbai despite brief rise in temperature
Football legend Lionel Messi visited Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium as part of his 'GOAT India Tour' 2025. He met Indian football icon Sunil Chhetri and cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar. The event featured a friendly football match and interactions with young footballers. Messi gifted a signed jersey to Chhetri and received a memento from the Maharashtra Chief Minister.
HR exec injured in eye as 3 chase car, smash windows
Who is this Rehman dakait who robbed Mumbai?; Mahayuti is Dhurandhar alliance: Eknath Shinde
Maharashtra Deputy CM Eknath Shinde targeted Uddhav Thackeray. He spoke about Rehman Dakait robbing Mumbai's treasury and vowed a reply from the Dhurandhar Mahayuti alliance. Shinde highlighted government schemes and development plans for Vidarbha. He asserted the Mahayuti will win upcoming municipal elections. The alliance aims to fulfill Balasaheb Thackeray's dreams for Mumbai.
Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Sunday challenged the BJP to prove its strength by winning a fair election conducted through ballot papers, alleging that the poll process has been deliberately made suspicious to undermine peoples voting rights. Addressing the Congresss Vote Chor, Gaddi Chhod rally at Ramlila Maidan in New Delhi, she claimed the BJP could not win elections without the backing of the Election Commission (EC), accusing the ruling party of benefiting from alleged vote theft. Priyanka Gandhi said the country would not forget the names of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and Election Commissioners Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Vivek Joshi, asserting that they would one day have to answer how they conspired to take away citizens right to vote, regardless of any attempts to shield them. I challenge -- the BJP should contest a fair election on the ballot paper once. They will never be able to win and the BJP also knows this fact, Priyanka Gandhi said. She alleged that the chief election commissioner and the two election commissioners are attacking India's democracy. For the first time in history, the entire opposition is stating that they don't trust the EC and the polls are not being conducted properly. From announcement of polls, voters list, model code of conduct, campaign, polling, counting, EVMs and results, every step has been made suspicious by them (election commissioners), Priyanka Gandhi. She alleged that all constitutional institutions had been forced to bend before the government. Referring to Rahul Gandhis yatra in Bihar, Priyanka Gandhi said it was undertaken to protest alleged attempts by the BJP to cut voters names from electoral rolls to influence the outcome. She claimed a similar exercise was now underway in Uttar Pradesh, alleging that nearly three crore names had been removed. Questioning the role of the Election Commission, she asked how useful it had become for the BJP. Urging supporters not to be disheartened over the partys loss in Bihar, she alleged that the country was increasingly witnessing elections being won by the BJP through chori (theft). Rahul Gandhi showed in press conferences evidence (of vote chori) from Haryana, Maharashtra and Karnataka. In Bihar, 65 lakh votes were cut, and even if you set aside this evidence, during the model code of conduct in Bihar, they sent Rs 10,000 in people's bank accounts with the EC looking the other way. If this is not vote theft, then what is? she said. The BJP has no answer to these questions and is aware that the people are angry with them, Priyanka Gandhi said. Look at them (the BJP), they look rattled. I look at them in Parliament, their self-confidence is down, they are unable to look us in the eye because people have lost faith in their government, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah, she said. This government has failed on every front and the Rupee is now 90 against the US dollar, she said. When the rupee used to be 60 against the dollar, then who was crying on the streets? Narendra Modi ji was making comments regularly; what happened now? Exports are going down and imports are getting expensive. Their foreign policy has failed, he (Modi) walks holding hands with US President Donald Trump and presidents of other countries but when the time comes, none stand with our country, she said. Priyanka Gandhi alleged that the policy of the government is to hand over the country's resources o Adani and Ambani. The youth of the country is grappling with price rise, unemployment, paper leaks, and there is no one to help them, she said. Whatever was constructed in 75 years, they are attempting to destroy it, she alleged. Priyanka Gandhi urged the people to focus on protecting their right to vote, claiming that it is being taken away. It is our duty to protect the Constitution and your voting rights.... we will keep fighting and never bow down, she said. Priyanka Gandhi also said that Indians must rise when the country's institutions are being rampled upon. She said it is important to understand the value of the vote. When the freedom struggle was on, the slogan used to be 'Bharat Mata Ki Jai'. Jawaharlal Nehru ji told the people to tell him 'what is Bharat Mata' and then explained that it is its natural resources, mountains, rivers, farms, but it is also the 'Bharat ki janta' who are all part of Bharat Mata, the Congress leader said. This spirit made the Constitution and gave people the right to vote to elect a government. This thinking and spirit made institutions to strengthen democracy -- the judiciary, media, Parliament, political parties, opposition parties, ruling party members, EC, were all made to protect people's interests, she said. When we see these institutions trampled upon, all Indians should rise. They should realise that the attack on these institutions is an attack on them. Today, the judiciary is under pressure, the media is owned by Adani or Ambani. In the previous elections, chief ministers were put in jail, our bank accounts were shut, and baseless allegations were made. Those who could not bear it, joined them, and their washing machines washed away the charges against them, she said. Referring to the ongoing Winter Session of Parliament, Priyanka Gandhi said when Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi raised the issue of 'vote chori' and SIR, the ruling side got rattled and then sought a debate on Vande Mataram. We kept debating as to 'the national song belongs to whom' and how it came about; and the big issues of unemployment, price rise, paper leak, they could not muster the courage to debate them, she said. (With inputs from PTI)
GOAT India Tour: Messi Leaves Fans, Celebrities Mesmerised; Gets Signed India Jersey From Tendulkar
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis: He came, he saw, and he conquered hearts -- all in one hour. In one Messi-merising hour spent at the iconic Wankhede Stadium as part of his GOAT India Tour 2025, Lionel Messi interacted with cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, some current India and former football players, film stars, celebrities and politicians. By the time he left, exactly one hour after making a grand entry into the stadium at 5.30 pm, the crowd was satisfied, unlike his 20-odd-minute appearance in Kolkata, which left ardent fans fuming and led to chaotic scenes, including rioting by some angry fans and forced the West Bengal government to initiate a judicial inquiry. Mumbai was the third stop on his GOAT India Tour 2025, and the Argentine World Cup winner spent the most time with the fans after making a brief appearance at the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata and a slightly longer stay at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Uppal. He spent some time talking to Tendulkar with the help of his translator. Tendulkar presented his signed India jersey and was seen pointing to the No 10 on the back, a number he shared with the Argentine great. Tendulkar also addressed the gathering, talking to them initially in Marathi and then switching to English, telling them that his meeting with Messi would be among the memorable moments he spent at the Wankhede. In an iconic moment, the crowd chanted for Messi's name alongside that of Tendulkar and Luis Suarez, who, along with Rodrigo, are accompanying Messi on this GOAT India Tour 2025. Through Messi, the crowd also tried to send a message to FC Barcelona for a visit to Mumbai, chanting 'Barca, Barca'. On the occasion, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis officially launched the Project Maha-deva, of which Bollywood star Tiger Shroff is a mentor and brand ambassador. Project Maha-deva plans to provide transformative support for school-going boys and girls players from the state and help them realise their football dreams. The Chief Minister, in his address, informed Messi & Co, the details of the project and hoped that one day players from this project would rule the football world just like the Argentine legend has done. The Maharashtra government has picked 16 players as an initial intake in the Maha-deva project. Messi reached the Wankhede at around 5.30 pm, around 30 minutes later than what was scheduled. But he looked more relaxed and ready to mingle, at times pointing out to the security personnel and officials the areas of the ground he would like to go to. He came from the nearby Cricket Club of India (CCI) where he participated in a programme promoting Padel and reportedly played some time with businessman Parth Jindal of JSW Sport. He reached the Wankhede Stadium halfway through the Celebrity Football Match involving India XI, versus Mitra XI, which involved Bengaluru FC players like Sunil Chettri, Rahul Bheke, Jayesh Rana and Ashutosh Mehta, along with India woman star Bala Devi. Messi shook hands with the two teams and posed for photographs with them. After that he took a lap of the stadium, kicking footballs into the crowd to carry home as mementos of his visit. Suarez and Rodrigo joined him in the lap of order. Messi also kicked a ball with school kids from the Maha-deva project and also interacted with them. After reaching the make-shift stage, Messi was welcomed by Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis and his wife and presented a GOAT Tour jersey to the Chief Minister. He also posed for photographs with Bollywood stars Tiger Shroff, Ajay Devgn and Dino Morea. Messi shook hands with the two teams and posed for photographs with them. After that he took a lap of the stadium, kicking footballs into the crowd to carry home as mementos of his visit. Suarez and Rodrigo joined him in the lap of order. Messi also kicked a ball with school kids from the Maha-deva project and also interacted with them. Also Read: Live Cricket Score The Argentine football captain is scheduled to depart for Delhi on Monday morning. Article Source: IANS
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