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Thane: Tensions gripped the Mumbra locality of Thane on Thursday morning after a shooting incident left one man dead and two others severely injured. The Mumbra police have successfully apprehended the primary suspect, identified as 51-year-old Jayan Shivanandan Nair. The Incident The shooting occurred on Thursday morning at Bismillah Chawl, located near the Suman Tai Chavan Hindi Primary School in the Kailash Nagar area of Mumbra. According to police reports, the violence stemmed from a personal dispute. Nair allegedly confronted a group of men who he claimed had been harassing his foster sister. The verbal altercation quickly escalated, and in a fit of rage, Nair opened fire on three individuals. Casualties and Medical Response The victims, identified as Abdul Hasan Shaikh , Akbar Abdul Shaikh , and Sameer Ahmed Shaikh , were rushed to the Kalsekar Hospital in Mumbra for emergency treatment. Akbar Abdul Shaikh succumbed to his injuries during treatment and was declared dead. The other two victims remain under medical care; however, official updates on their current condition are still pending. Police Action The suspect initially fled the scene following the shooting. However, a swift operation by the Mumbra police led to his arrest shortly after. The police have also recovered the weapon used in the crime. Senior Police Inspector Anil Shinde confirmed the arrest, stating that a formal investigation is underway to determine the exact sequence of events and the source of the firearm. Security has been beefed up in the Kailash Nagar area to maintain law and order. This incident is the third of its kind in the Thane-Mumbra region within a week, sparking concerns among residents regarding a possible surge in local crime. Kausa Incident: Recently, a shooting occurred in the Kausa area targeting one Nadeem Khan (alias Baba Khan). During the pursuit, suspects fired five rounds at the police, injuring two people. Panchpakhadi Incident: Just last week, a shocking broad-daylight shooting was reported in the Panchpakhadi area of Thane. The Mumbra police continue to investigate the matter to ensure the safety of the local community.
Pandharpur, July 5: In a veiled swipe at Shiv Sena (UBT) president Uddhav Thackeray, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Saturday said he delivered a "rudali" (professional mourner) like speech at the joint rally. He "thanked" MNS president Raj Thackeray for crediting him in reuniting the two Thackeray cousins. Earlier in the day, the Thackeray cousins shared the public stage at a victory rally in Mumbai to celebrate the rollback of two GRs issued earlier by the government introducing Hindi as a third language from class 1 in state schools. 'We Have Come Together, to Live Together': Shiv Sena ...Read More >
Moradabad (UP), Aug 1 (PTI) The Moradabad district administration has cancelled the allotment of a government bungalow granted to former Uttar Pradesh chief minister Mulayam Singh Yadav. The Samajwadi Party (SP) has been asked to vacate the premises within 30 days. The bungalow, located in the posh Civil Lines area near the Police Training College (PTC II), was allotted to the SP patriarch 31 years ago. Spread across nearly 1,000 square meters on Nazul land, the property serves as the local SP office. District Magistrate Anuj Singh said the property is needed for housing officers and other ...Read More >
New Delhi, Aug 14 (SocialNews.XYZ) Easing inflation and favourable monsoon boosted rural demand in India in the April-June period this year, outpacing urban consumption once again, according to a new report. According to the report by global research firm NielsenIQ, rural markets and small manufacturers propelled the packaged consumer goods sector in Q2 2025. Rural markets grew twice as fast as cities, as urban areas showed signs of recovery, particularly in smaller towns. According to the report, e-commerce also rose significantly, led by increased shopper penetration and spending, especia ...Read More >
While Diwali celebrations are lighting up the skies and houses are buzzing with chatter and laughter as families gather to celebrate the festival of lights, new shows and movies are making their way onto streaming giants for the fans to enjoy. From movies to shows, national as well as international, will be premiering on the over-the-top (OTT) platforms during the weekend. So grab your drinks, popcorn, and other favourite snacks to take a look at the long list of releases this weekend. They Call ...Read More >
Hyderabad, July 18 (UNI) In view of the ongoing heavy rains in Hyderabad, Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy has directed all concerned departments to stay on high alert and ensure swift response to public grievances. The Chief Minister instructed officials from GHMC, HMDA, Water Works, Electricity, and Police departments to work in close coordination to prevent any rain-related disruptions. He also emphasised the need for immediate action in areas facing waterlogging, power outages, or other rain-induced issues. CM Revanth Reddy further directed the deployment of SDRF, NDRF, Hydra teams, and ot ...Read More >
Mumbai, August 1: Bollywood actress Mrunal Thakur, who is receiving a lot of positive response to her work in the recently released film 'Son of Sardaar 2', is celebrating her birthday with the release of the film. The actress took to her Instagram on Friday, and shared a series of pictures from the film's special screening. She also penned a long note in the caption, as she shared how humbled she is with the magnitude of love coming her way with the release of 'Son of Sardaar 2'. She wrote, "Couldn't have asked for a better way to start my birthday. Son of Sardaar 2 is finally out, and I had ...Read More >
Mumbai, Dec 17 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actor Adivi Sesh is all pepped up for the dual Hindi-Telugu teaser launches across Hyderabad and Mumbai on the same day on December 18, which he has declared as "Day of Dacoit". Sesh shared, "December 18 truly feels like the Day of Dacoit for me. This film has been a long, emotional journey, one that I've been deeply involved in from the very beginning." He understands that launching the teaser in two places at the same day is tough. Sesh added: Launching the teaser in Mumbai and Hyderabad on the same day is hectic, but it reflects how strongly I feel about t ...Read More >
THANE: One person was killed and two others were injured in Mumbra on Thursday when a 51-year-old man fired at them for allegedly harassing a woman he considered his sister.The firing took place at around 11:30 am near Sumatibai Chavan Hindi Primary School in Mumbra's Kailas Nagar area, which is under the jurisdiction of Mumbra police station. Police arrested the accused, Jayen Shivanandan Nair. According to the police, a minor dispute had erupted over the cutting of a banana tree within the school premises, where the woman accused considers his sister works as a caretaker. The dispute led to ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jun 28 (PTI) Actors Jaideep Ahlawat and Nimrat Kaur are the new nemesis of Manoj Bajpayee's spy Srikant Tiwary in the upcoming third season of "The Family", streaming service Prime Video has announced. The OTT platform on Friday shared the first glimpse of the new season of the series, which will see Bajpayee reprise his character of Tiwari, a middle-class guy and a world-class spy. "The wait is over. New season. New mission. #TheFamilyManOnPrime, coming soon in 2025," Prime Video posted on its official social media handles along with the teaser. Created and directed by Raj Nidim ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 15 (PTI) Two people died and four others were injured after a fire broke out at a house in east Delhi's Old Govindpura area on Tuesday evening, an official said. Police have identified the deceased as Tanveer (28) and Nusrat. A call was received at Jagatpuri police station at 8.46 pm regarding a fire incident at Band Gali, Old Govindpura, Deputy Commissioner of Police (Shahdara) Prashant Gautam said. When a police team reached the spot, it found that 10 people were trapped inside a residential building that caught fire, the DCP said. With the help of police personnel and fir ...Read More >
Patna, July 19 (SocialNews.XYZ) In a major action against corruption, the State Vigilance Unit (SVU) on Saturday arrested Sub-Inspector Putul Kumari, the SHO of the Women's Police Station in Samastipur, for accepting a bribe of Rs 20,000. Her driver was also arrested in the case. The arrest has created a stir within the police department. According to an official, Putul Kumari was caught red-handed while taking the bribe from Rajiv Ranjan, a resident of Chhatauna village under Mufassil police station limits, in connection with an assault case. Rajiv Ranjan had filed a written complaint with ...Read More >
Mumbai, July 19 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actor Harshvardhan Rane, who was last seen in 'The Miranda Brothers', is heaping praise on the recently released film 'Saiyaara', and its team. On Saturday, the actor took to the Stories section of his Instagram, and penned a special note for the film and its makers after it witnessed a stellar opening day. He wrote, "Another melodious example of a love story shattering all myths and formulas of the industry. Honest heart wrenching love story wins again in 2025! #Saiyaara". 'Saiyaara', which stars Aneet Padda, and marks the debut of Ahaan Panday, is helmed b ...Read More >
Bangalore Gold Rate Today: Shattering all hopes of retail jewellery buyers of some relief amid the ongoing Navratri festival, gold rates in Bangalore, and other Indian cities broke another record on Monday, September 29. The price of gold in Bangalore, aka Bengaluru, witnessed a sharp surge bringing 24 karat gold Rs 16,000 above the historic Rs 1 lakh mark. The gold price rally in Karnataka capital mirrored the surge in gold rate in India and across the world. The sharp rally in precious metal is on its path to beat the record-rally of 1979. Multiple factors like US Fed rate cut, trade becau ...Read More >
Mumbai - India's longest-running film celebrates 30 years in the same cinema on Oct 20, a Bollywood romance so beloved that fans know it simply by its acronym DDLJ. First released on Oct 20, 1995, Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge, or The Brave Hearted Will Take The Bride, has been running daily at Mumbai's Maratha Mandir cinema since its debut. "I have seen it about 30 times... and I will continue watching it," said Mr Mohammad Shakir, 60, smiling as he bought another 40 rupee (S$0.60) ticket. The film, which catapulted Indian actor Shah Rukh Khan to superstardom and redefined modern Hindi roman ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], September 30 (ANI): Actress Wamiqa Gabbi, who recently turned 32 on September 29, received a special birthday wish from her 'Goodachari 2' (G2) co-star Adivi Sesh. Just a day after her birthday, the actor took to his X account to share a new poster of the actress from their upcoming spy action film, showcasing her in a powerful and fierce look. Also Read | Avika Gor Marries Longtime Boyfriend Milind Chandwani on 'Pati Patni Aur Panga'; Glimpses From Couple's Star-Studded Wedding Out!. The poster shows Wamiqa dressed in a black leather jacket, holding a gun with ...Read More >
Thug Life box office collection Day 3: Kamal Haasan and Mani Ratnam's latest collaboration Thug Life is struggling at the box office. After a drop of 53.87% in collections from Day 1 to Day 2, the gangster drama earned Rs 7.14 crore on Day 3 of its release, according to trade tracker Sacnik. On Saturday, Thug Life earned Rs 6.38 crore from the Tamil version, while the Hindi and Telugu versions brought in Rs 0.24 crore and Rs 0.52 crore, respectively. By the end of Day 3, the film's total box off ...Read More >
Kolkata, June 28: A political slugfest has erupted in West Bengal after a woman accused Padma Shree awardee monk Kartik Maharaj, who is posted with the Murshidabad unit of Bharat Sevashram Sangha, of allegedly raping her 12 times for six months in 2013. As per the police complaint lodged by the woman, Kartik Maharaj raped her multiple times 12 years ago promising her a job at a local school. The ruling Trinamool Congress is highlighting the issue in a major way and accusing the BJP of being silent on it since the accused monk had been reportedly close to the saffron party. The woman accusin ...Read More >
Nagpur: Despite aggressive promotion of electric vehicles (EVs) under green energy initiatives, Nagpur district continues to grapple with a critical shortage of charging infrastructure. According to official data, there is just one EV charging station for every 515 electric vehicles in the district.The Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Ltd (MSEDCL), which is the sole authority for providing power connections to EV charging points, revealed that 151 charging stations have been set up so far across the district and many of them are private and not available to public. Of these, ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Thursday warned educational institutions that cases would be booked against them if drugs were found in their premises. The CM announced that the state's Anti-Narcotics Bureau would henceforth be known as Elite Action Group for Drug Law Enforcement (EAGLE) and was tasked with curbing the menace of narcotics in the state. Speaking at an event marking the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking 2025 at Shilpakala Vedika here, Reddy placed an onus on educational institutions to ensure their campuses were free of drugs. "It is the ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 7 (ANI): Social media influencer Rajshree More has demanded strict action against Rahil Shaikh, the son of Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) leader Javed Shaikh, after he allegedly abused and threatened her following a road accident in Mumbai's Andheri West. A video of the incident, which shows a shirtless Shaikh hurling abuses at More, has gone viral on social media, prompting police action. 'I was coming from Goregoan to my home. On the way, a car hit my car. After moving a bit ahead, the car hit me again,' More told ANI. 'On the way, I got two policemen. ...Read More >
While Shahid was expected to return to theatres on Valentine's Day once again, it seems that the actor will be arriving sooner. After the much success that Shahid Kapoor enjoyed with his 2024 Valentine's Day release Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Ulja Jiya, the actor was expected to return to theatres yet again on the same occasion in 2025. The actor was said to be seen in the actioner Deva which will also feature Pooja Hegde as the leading lady. However, news is that fans will be able to see the actor in theatres, a few days sooner. Shahid Kapoor - Pooja Hegde starrer Deva gets preponed; to release ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Teja Sajja's much-awaited fantasy action film Mirai opened to strong numbers at the box office on Friday, September 12, 2025. Directed by Karthik Gattamneni, the film has become the biggest opener of the actor's career, surpassing the record of his earlier blockbuster HanuMan. On its first day, Mirai collected an estimated Rs 12 crore net across India from all languages as per Industry tracker Sacnilk. The Telugu version of the film was the main contributor, accounting for the lion's share of earnings with Rs 10.6 crore. The Hindi version added Rs 1.25 crore while Tamil, Kannada, a ...Read More >
Sivakarthikeyan's psychological thriller Madharaasi hits OTT this October, offering fans a second chance to catch the action-packed drama from home. Set in Tamil Nadu, the film explores a dark world of crime and chaos with gripping intensity. Madharaasi, the Tamil psychological thriller starring Sivakarthikeyan, is finally coming to OTT this October. It is a perfect news for anyone who missed it in theatres or just wants to watch it again from home. Sivakarthikeyan plays a compelling lead role ...Read More >
Bollywood actor Raghav Juyal is now the latest addition of the highly anticipated pan-India film The Paradise starring Natural Star Nani in the lead role. The actor was at the script reading session of the film and will begin shooting for the film soon. This news was confirmed by the actor himself through a social media post, where he shared his excitement regarding joining the new project. In the caption he wrote, "#TheParadise begins...Had a blast at the script reading session with my dearest ...Read More >
Thane: Thane police took a former army personnel in custody over a violent shoot in the Mumbra area that left one person dead and two others injured. The incident took place in the Kailash Nagar locality of the city. The accused has been identified as Jayan Shivanandan Nair . Sharing details of the incident, the police said that the accused opened fire on a group due to a personal dispute that was going on for some time. The entire matter started after allegations of harassment involving Nair's relative. The dispute further increased on Thursday after Nair allegedly fired nearly five rounds, ...Read More >
Dhar's "Dhurandhar: The Revenge" released on March 19 and has already crossed the mark of ₹1500 crore at the global box office. It is a sequel to his 2025 directorial "Dhurandhar". The filmmaker shared a series of pictures alongside Nowlakha on his Instagram handle on Sunday and said the cinematographer was among the last to join the film. "Here's to Vikash Nowlakha, the eye, the instinct, and the soul behind 'Dhurandhar'. He was the last HOD to come on board 'Dhurandhar'. Just a few days bef ...Read More >
New Delhi: The summer box office is heating up with three major theatrical releases -- Raid 2, Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning, and Bhool Chuk Maaf -- each drawing significant attention from audiences across India. Tom Cruise's latest action thriller, Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning, arrived in Indian theatres on May 17, 2025, a full six days ahead of its U.S. release. The film features an ensemble cast including Hayley Atwell, Simon Pegg, Ving Rhames, Vanessa Kirby, and others. Known for its adrenaline-packed practical stunts, the film also received a five-minute standing ...Read More >
"In Maharashtra, you have to speak Marathi. If you don't know Marathi, your attitude shouldn't be that you won't speak Marathi," Yogesh Kadam told reporters. "If anyone disrespects Marathi in Maharashtra, we will enforce our laws," the minister said. Kadam, however, also criticised the manner in which the incident unfolded. "Those who beat up the shopkeeper should not have taken the law into their own hands. They should have filed a complaint. Action would have been taken," he added. The incident took place in the Bhayander area on Tuesday evening and sparked widespread outrage after a vide ...Read More >
A young woman named Oleti Pushpa (22) was killed by her live-in partner Sheikh Shamma (22) in the Ambedkar Konaseema region of Andhra Pradesh, reported India Today. She was living with Sheikh for the past 6 months after she separated from her spouse. The incident took place in Siddhartha Nagar, B Savaram village of Rajolu mandal on 16th July. Shamma reportedly accused Pushpa of having affairs with other men. He forced her to engage in prostitution and frequently instigated fights with her when intoxicated. As per police, Shamma was addicted to ganja. On the fateful night, he against pressuri ...Read More >
Mathura, July 19 (UNI) Six people died and two others are in critical condition after a car overturned when it was hit by an unknown vehicle on the Yamuna Expressway in Mathura. The car occupants were going from Delhi to Agra. The accident happened in the Baldev police station area early Saturday morning, police said. After the accident, passersby informed the police. As soon as the information was received, the police reached the spot, rescued the occupants from the car, and sent them to the hospital, where doctors declared six people dead. Treatment of the two injured is underway. ...Read More >