Mantralaya in Mumbai considered as headquarters of the government is supposedly planning to get more securities. Entering Mantralaya will now get more difficult for the common man as the home department plans to tighten the internal security by controlling access points for visitors and vehicle monitoring system. Read More: Union government to impose[Read More…]
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Mumbai: Man who masturbated at woman on local train nabbed
The man who was allegedly masturbating while looking at a woman in a Mumbai local, was detained on July 13, weeks after the woman recorded him in the act and shared it on social media. The accused has been identified as Ashok Pradhan (20). He hails from Odisha and resides[Read More…]
This 7-year-old sells her art to raise funds for the underprivileged kids
Amidst hatred and negativity, this seven-year-old from Mumbai has decided to spread some love. And while most of us are ranting about the world in our drawing rooms, Sanjana Bhosale, a standard 2 student from OES International School is using her creativity to provide education to the kids in need.[Read More…]
Mumbai: Monorail trains come face-to-face due to technical glitch
On Saturday evening, two trains on the Mumbai monorail came face to face, however, no casualty was reported. As a picture of two trains was shared on social media, it led to speculations that it was just about to collide. And there was no clear idea of how the incident[Read More…]
Mumbai: Two-year-old boy strangled, found wrapped in plastic bag
The body of a two-year-old boy was found wrapped in a plastic bag in a Chawl in Malad (West). The boy Vivaan Kandu went missing in Kanchpada area in Malad in Mumbai around 6 pm on Monday when he stepped outside to play with a relative. The relative, however, claimed[Read More…]
Water-logging reported in parts of Mumbai
With heavy rains lashing the island city of Mumbai, water logging has been reported in many areas of the city. The suburbs experienced a great deal of rainfall. The Colaba observatory recorded 56.8 mm of rains, while Santacruz recorded 12.8 mm from 11 pm on Monday night till 7 am[Read More…]
Breaking gender stereotypes: India’s first batch of women Qazis
Taking another step towards women’s empowerment, India will have its first batch of women Qazi (Islamic judges) who will be breaking into the field which was considered exclusive for men. These judges have the authority to solemnise the nikah (marriage) and validate the talaq (divorce). They also qualify to oversee[Read More…]
International Yoga Day: PM leads celebrations in Lucknow; MP, UP, Delhi, Mumbai takes part
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, led a gathering of 50,000 yoga enthusiasts at the Ramabai Ambedkar Maidan in Lucknow on Wednesday on the occasion of International Yoga Day. UP Governor Ram Naik and chief minister Yogi Adityanath and cabinet ministers will also be present at the event. The Prime Minister addresses[Read More…]
UberPASS to benefit riders in four metro cities
Uber India has started its pilot service UberPASS in four major cities. The cities include Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai and Kolkata. UberPASS service is similar to Ola select. A rider holding the UberPASS will get several benefits including discounted fares, waiver on cancellation charges and much more. However, the offer has[Read More…]
Mumbai: BMC hikes water charge; pay more for water from Friday
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation’s (BMC) increased water prices by 5.36 per cent or Rs 0.25 per 1,000 litres for domestic users from June 16. As per an official, domestic users who were paying Rs 4.66 for 1,000 litres will now have to pay Rs 4.91 per 1,000 litres. Besides, users[Read More…]
The Human Library to open in Delhi, time to borrow human instead
This Sunday, instead of going to the library, you can borrow a person to answer all your queries. This breakthrough idea of a Human Library will be implemented in the national capital this weekend. The concept allows you to borrow a ‘human book’ for 20 minutes who will be answering your questions.[Read More…]
International NGO to help Mumbai check road accidents
While Mumbai has got the dubious distinction of the city with maximum road accidents in the country, Bloomberg Philanthropies, a US-based non-governmental organisation founded by Michael Bloomberg, has selected Mumbai among ten cities in the world to be a part of its initiative on global road safety programme. Significantly, Mumbai[Read More…]
Mumbai to treat patients at Re 1!
Soon after the success of One Rupee Clinics at several railway stations, patients can now avail themselves of the same benefits at primary health centres (PHCs) in association with the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation. As per mid-day reports, Dr Rahul Ghule, the former medical officer at Arthur Road Jail, who took[Read More…]
Salman Khan promises to donate toilets to Mumbai residents
Bollywood actor Salman Khan has been appointed as the brand ambassador for the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) campaign against open defecation. He visited Aarey Colony in Mumbai on Friday to inspect toilets along with BMC chief Ajoy Mehta. He had made a visit to the site earlier also after he[Read More…]
Mumbai: Call centre asks nude pictures in name of loan exposed
A call centre, which duped thousands of US citizens, has been exposed by the Thane crime branch in Ambernath. The call centres were intervened during the night of June 8 and 9. Eventually, it was found that they fooled customers in name of easy loans. The BPO, Rackon enterprise was[Read More…]
Three-year olds sexually assaulted by school’s trustee in Mumbai
In yet another shameful incident, a trustee of a prominent international school in Mumbai has been booked on charges of rape and sexual assault of two kids (a boy and a girl), both aged three years old. The case was registered on May 18, after the girl’s mother saw bruises[Read More…]
Mumbai: ‘Lady Natwarlal’ scams 10 crores from 40 women
In a shocking incident, a lady known as the ‘Lady Natwarlal’ who has allegedly cheated around Rs 10 crore, on false promises of quick money. As many as 40 women have been tricked into this.She has been named after the well-known conman Natwarlal who sold Taj Mahal and the Red[Read More…]
Tree causes trouble for Rishi Kapoor, FIR lodged against the actor
An FIR was registered against actor Rishi Kapoor by the Khar police in Mumbai, for cutting a tree more than what was permitted and chopping off its branches. The complaint was filed by a Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC). The actor was first handed an NC, and later an FIR was[Read More…]
Mumbai institute launches course on Indian politics to shed negative image of politicians
The Indian Institute of Democratic Leadership has started a postgraduate course on leadership, politics and governance in Mumbai. The institution is an initiative of the Rambhau Mhalgi Prabodhini (RMP). The authorities there said the course would give students a deep vision on the socio-political ground reality of India. The RMP[Read More…]
Intelligence agencies issue terror alert in Delhi, Mumbai
The Indian intelligence agencies have issued alerts about a possible terror attack by Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) in Delhi and Mumbai, or in border areas of Punjab and Rajasthan. The agencies said a group of 20-21 LeT terrorists may have entered the country from Pakistan, and have subdivided themselves into smaller groups.[Read More…]
Mumbai lawyer makes Versova look ‘far from recognisable’ now
With support from the United Nations and more than 300 volunteers, Afroz Shah, a lawyer from Mumbai has been able to remove 5 million kgs trash from Versova beach in Mumbai, since he first started the drive back in 2015. The Twitterati is all praises for the commendable job he has[Read More…]
Now Arbaaz-Malaika officially divorced after seen together in Bieber’s concert
Bollywood actor and producer Arbaaz Khan and wife Malaika Arora Khan have finally ended their 18-year relationship. The couple divorced in a Bandra family court on Thursday. Earlier they had filed for divorce in November 2016 by mutual consent. They were often seen together at the court and arrived in[Read More…]
Ed Sheeran is coming to India!
Soon after Justin Bieber’s performance in Mumbai, Grammy winner Ed Sheeran on Wednesday announced nine new cities in his 2017 world tour and Mumbai happens to be on his list! Sheeran will be performing live and the dates were announced on his official website. Mumbai is set to welcome and[Read More…]
Sonu Nigam’s azaan row: Here’s what Irrfan Khan has to say
Sonu Nigam has been in the news for his tweet on the azaan playing through loudspeaker; Bollywood was quick to respond to this entire controversy. Recently, Irrfan Khan was asked to react on the Sonu Nigam azaan controversy. To this he said “The loudspeaker matter is a big one. We[Read More…]