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Mumbai: Actress Sumona Chakravarti took to Instagram to say her car was mobbed by Maratha quota agitators as she travelled from Colaba to Fort at 12.30pm Sunday. After her post went viral, she deleted it.Sumona wrote: "12:30 this afternoon. I'm driving from Colaba to Fort. And suddenly -- my car is blocked by a mob. One man with an orange stole banging on my bonnet, smirking. Pressing his protruding belly against my car. Shimmying in front of me like he's proving some sick point. His friends banging on my windows, shouting 'Jai Maharashtra!' & laughing.""We moved a little ahead & repeat of the same thing. Twice in a span of 5 mins. No police. No law & order. Just me, in my car, in broad daylight, in South Bombay -- feeling unsafe. And the streets? Piled with filth," she said.On Sunday, author Shobhaa De exhorted the state govt to "not blink before this political noise and dadagiri" that was being perpetrated by what appeared to be "hired goons".De said on Instagram, "The mayhem in Mumbai is so distressing. I haven't stepped out today but I have spoken to people. Some of my staff has taken five hours to get from their home to my home. Bus routes have been diverted, schools are shut tomorrow (Monday), and just as well, because a lot of kids in South Mumbai were terrorised by the Maratha groups surrounding their bus. Finally security forces and school volunteers were called in to secure the children to safety."De pointed out how shops and businesses had closed shutters for fear of being looted.
Mumbai: The health of Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange-Patil worsened on Monday as his indefinite hunger strike at Azad Maidan entered its fourth day. Having given up water since morning, his blood pressure dropped to 90/60 mm Hg and his blood sugar level was recorded at 85 mg/dl, leaving him weak and under close medical supervision. Medical Team Monitors Situation Closely A four-member medical team led by Dr. Ajay Chandanwale, Director of the Directorate of Medical Education and Research, examined him at the protest site and submitted a report to Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis. While ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Chief minister A Revanth Reddy on Sunday offered a candid reflection on his political evolution, claiming that he studied at "Modi's school," graduated under Chandrababu Naidu in the TDP, and is now working with Rahul Gandhi in the Congress. His remarks, made at the launch of Bandaru Dattatreya's autobiography 'The Story of the People is My Autobiography' at Shilpakala Vedika, drew attention for both their political significance and personal candor.Praising the veteran BJP leader, Revanth described Dattatreya as a rare politician who has "no enemies, only friends," and highlighted h ...Read More >
It's been 25 years since Refugee released. The film marked the debut of Abhishek Bachchan and Kareena Kapoor, two fresh faces who would go on to become big names in Bollywood. Looking back on those early days, Abhishek recently shared a fun memory from that time. He recalled how he and Kareena once had to be locked inside a projector room during a theatre visit because fans found out they were there. In an interview with SCREEN, Abhishek Bachchan said, "I have vivid memories! I was filming in Ma ...Read More >
One of Bollywood's most iconic films, Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge, has completed three decades this year. The Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol-starrer was released on October 20, 1995. Celebrating this happy occasion, Pooja Ruparel, who played the role of 'Chutki' in the Aditya Chopra directorial, opened up on SRK and Kajol's bond on the sets of the film. She revealed that the iconic on-screen couple were such "great co-actors" and no matter how romantic the scene was, SRK and Kajol switched to being f ...Read More >
As Enrique Iglesias makes his comeback to India, rumours are swirling that he may make a crossover with Bollywood's superstar. As per reports, Shah Rukh Khan and Enrique Iglesias could join forces for a song in SRK's highly anticipated film King. The Spanish singer is currently in Mumbai for a two-night concert, and reports suggest that a possible meet-up with the actor could spark a one-of-a-kind musical collaboration. Naturally, the idea has social media buzzing with anticipation. The specu ...Read More >
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Bengaluru Crime: A woman's body, believed to be between 30 and 35 years old, was found stuffed inside a sack and dumped in a garbage truck in Bengaluru early Thursday. The identity of the woman is yet to be confirmed. Police said the sack was discovered by BBMP sanitation workers who immediately alerted the authorities. The body was found with her hands and neck tied, raising strong suspicion of murder. Officials stated that the body had been placed inside a gunny bag before being thrown into the garbage vehicle. Joint Commissioner of Police, C Vamsi Krishna, confirmed that the body has been ...Read More >
Mumbai: Raj Thackeray-led MNS party leader Javed Sheikh's son Rahil Javed Sheikh, is in the legal hotseat after he allegedly misbehaved with Marathi social media influencer and actress Rajshree More, reportedly under the influence of alcohol. More filed an FIR at Mumbai's Amboli Police Station, and has demanded strict action. Rajshree More, a Marathi social media influencer, and also actor Rakhi Sawant's close friend, shared a video of the incident on her Instagram handle. In the video, the accused MNS worker Rahil Javed Sheikh appears half-naked. It was not just the altercation with Rajsh ...Read More >
Mahi Khan, the content creator, posted a video showing the woman insisting that he speak Marathi. A content creator was allegedly threatened by a co-passenger on an Air India flight for not speaking Marathi. The incident occurred on board the Mumbai-Kolkata flight AI676. Mahi Khan, the content creator, posted a video, showing the woman, who refused to reveal her identity, insisting that he speak Marathi. "You are going to Mumbai, you should know Marathi," she told him. When he replied that he d ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharastra) [India] June 6 (ANI): The Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) has appointed former India cricketer and veteran coach Lalchand Rajput as the League Advisor for the upcoming T20 Mumbai League 2025 and also announced a dedicated team of scouts who will work along with him to strengthen talent identification and development, according to a release from MCA. Season 3 of the T20 Mumbai League is scheduled to take place at the Wankhede Stadium and DY Patil Stadium from June 4 to 12. The 63-year-old seasoned cricket professional, who served as the manager of the Indian team during t ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], September 3: Zaggle Prepaid Ocean Services Limited (Zaggle), India's leading spend management company announced a partnership with Standard Chartered Bank. Under the partnership, Zaggle will introduce its innovative prepaid card solutions designed to help Standard Chartered's corporate customers to seamlessly manage expenses and enhance control over corporate spending and therefore offer greater convenience to their employees. The prepaid card offering will cater to corporates looking for a secure, controlled and easily trackable way to manage employee expenses, t ...Read More >
Shilpa Shetty in her restaurant - Bastian At The Top in Dadar, Mumbai. Author and columnist Shobhaa De recently opened up about the staggering scale of Mumbai's nightlife and the soaring success of Shilpa Shetty's luxury restaurant brand, Bastian. Speaking on the YouTube podcast Inside Out With Barkha Dutt, she claimed that Shilpa's Dadar outlet, Bastian At The Top, reportedly earns an astonishing Rs 2-3 crore every night. During her conversation with Barkha Dutt, Shobhaa De described the city's ...Read More >
Tirupati (Andhra Pradesh) [India] July 17 (ANI): In a shocking incident in Madhya Nayanapalli village of Pakala mandal, a man named Giri allegedly murdered his wife and two daughters and then attempted to take his own life. According to police reports, Giri and his wife, Hemalatha, had two daughters. In a heinous act, Giri reportedly pushed his wife and daughters into a well. A family member stated that he received a call informing him that Giri had thrown his wife and children into a well. When locals rushed to the spot, they found that Giri had tried to slit his own throat in an apparent s ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharastra) [India] June 6 (ANI): The Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) has appointed former India cricketer and veteran coach Lalchand Rajput as the League Advisor for the upcoming T20 Mumbai League 2025 and also announced a dedicated team of scouts who will work along with him to strengthen talent identification and development, according to a release from MCA. Season 3 of the T20 Mumbai League is scheduled to take place at the Wankhede Stadium and DY Patil Stadium from June 4 to 12. The 63-year-old seasoned cricket professional, who served as the manager of the Indian team during t ...Read More >
Mumbai, June 9 (SocialNews.XYZ) Prithvi Shaw concluded his T20 Mumbai League 2025 season on a high note, delivering a remarkable performance with 75 runs off just 34 balls, leading the North Mumbai Panthers to victory over Suryakumar Yadav's Triumph Knights Mumbai North East. Shaw received solid support from Harshal Jadhav, who contributed 46 runs, helping the team set a formidable target of 208 runs. In response, Triumph Knights MNE were bowled out for 169 runs. In other matches held at Wankhede Stadium, the Eagle Thane Strikers triumphed over ARCS Andheri, while the SOBO Mumbai Falcons secu ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], June 28 (ANI): In a continuing crackdown under Operation Chakra-V, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) conducted coordinated search operations at multiple locations in Ahmedabad and Mumbai on June 25 in connection with a transnational cyber extortion case, the probe agency said on Friday. CBI said that the searches led to the recovery of incriminating evidence. The main suspect behind a transnational cyber extortion syndicate was arrested on June 26 in Mumbai. Also Read | Ludhiana Suicide Case: Elderly Business Couple Dies by Suicide After Alleged Harassment by Bank ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], March 31 (ANI): The makers of Riteish Deshmukh directorial and starrer Raja Shivaji has finally released the teaser of the film, offering a glimpse into an extraordinary legacy of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj through grandeur cinema. After its exclusive theatrical preview alongside Dhurandhar The Revenge, the teaser has now made its digital debut, amplifying the buzz around a film that promises to tell the story of one of India's greatest warrior kings. Also Read | Alka Yagnik 'Still Suffering' From Rare Hearing Disorder, Singer Says She Is Unable To Accept New W ...Read More >
Mumbai, June 8 (SocialNews.XYZ) Riding on a superb century stand from half-centurions Suved Parkar and Vikrant Auti, Bandra Blasters booked their ticket to the semifinals of the T20 Mumbai League 2025, after overpowering MSC Maratha Royals by eight wickets in a one-sided clash at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai on Sunday. With this result, the top four line-up of the T20 Mumbai League was finalised with Eagle Thane Strikers, SoBo Mumbai Falcons and MSC Maratha Royals joining the Blasters in the knockout stage. With the Blasters chasing a modest target of 151, Parkar and Auti batted the R ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], June 8 (ANI): Prithvi Shaw concluded his T20 Mumbai League 2025 season on a high note, delivering a remarkable performance with 75 runs off just 34 balls, leading the North Mumbai Panthers to victory over Suryakumar Yadav's Triumph Knights Mumbai North East. Shaw received solid support from Harshal Jadhav, who contributed 46 runs, helping the team set a formidable target of 208 runs. In response, Triumph Knights MNE were bowled out for 169 runs, , according to a release from T20 Mumbai League. Also Read | Italy National Football Team Head Coach Luciano Spalletti ...Read More >