Mumbai Rain News: A 17-year-old boy died after being electrocuted while walking through floodwaters in Bhandup during heavy rain on Wednesday, August 20, 2025. The victim was identified as Deepak Pillai, a resident of Pannalal Compound. He was walking home along LBS Marg when he came in contact with an exposed high-tension wire belonging to MahaVitaran (MSEDCL). According to the reports, Pillai was wearing headphones and listening to music. Residents tried to warn him, but he could not hear the...Read More
New Delhi [India], August 14 (ANI): As India observes the Partition Horrors Remembrance Day, Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal and External Affairs Minister on Thursday paid tribute to the people who sacrificed their lives during the Partition of India. Sharing an X post, Goyal said that on August 14, 1947, during the Partition of India, people endured the pain of violence, displacement and loss of loved ones. Also Read | Independence Day 2025: President Droupadi Murmu To Ad...Read More
New Delhi [India], May 10 : An approximate 20.99 per cent voter turnout was recorded till 11 am in ... New Delhi [India], May 10 : An approximate 20.99 per cent voter turnout was recorded till 11 am in the Karnataka Assembly elections which are underway on Wednesday, as per the Election Commission. The state recorded an approximate voter turnout of 7.83 per cent till 9 am. The voting for the southern state began at 7 am on Wednesday amid tight security and will continue till 6 in the evening....Read More
New Delhi: The CBI has arrested a customs superintendent posted at Sahar airport in Mumbai, for allegedly taking a Rs 10.20 lakh bribe from an agent, an official said Sunday. The central probe agency booked Krishan Kumar for allegedly demanding a bribe at the rate of Rs 10 per kg for facilitating clearance of imported consignments from a customs house agent, a CBI spokesperson said. It was also alleged that Kumar threatened the agent when he refused to pay the bribe, and deliberately withheld ...Read More
New Delhi, Aug 3 The Election Commission of India (ECI) has strongly rebutted allegations made by senior Congress ... New Delhi, Aug 3 The Election Commission of India (ECI) has strongly rebutted allegations made by senior Congress leader P. Chidambaram regarding the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, terming them "misleading and baseless". Chidambaram, in a social media post on X, had raised concerns over alleged disenfranchisement of 65 lakh voters in Bihar and accused the ...Read More
Kakinada (Andhra Pradesh) [India], August 3 : The third day of the 15th Hockey India Junior Women National Championship saw two close encounters in Division 'B' matches on Sunday. In the first match, Hockey Uttarakhand drew with Assam Hockey. In contrast, in the second match, the Hockey Unit of Tamil Nadu drew with the Hockey Association of Bihar, as per a Hockey India press release. In the first match of the day, Hockey Uttarakhand drew with Assam Hockey 2-2, with Raeen Kehkasha Ali (25') and...Read More
New Delhi [India], July 20 : Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit the United Kingdom and the Maldives from ... New Delhi [India], July 20 : Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit the United Kingdom and the Maldives from July 23 to 26, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) announced on Sunday. The visit to the UK is at the invitation of Prime Minister Keir Starmer, while the state visit to the Maldives is at the invitation of President Mohamed Muizzu. According to the MEA, PM Modi's visit...Read More
New Delhi [India], July 20 : Deputy Trade Commissioner for South Asia at the British High Commission, Anna Shotbolt ... New Delhi [India], July 20 : Deputy Trade Commissioner for South Asia at the British High Commission, Anna Shotbolt has said that the India-UK Free Trade Agreement is projected to increase bilateral trade between the two countries by Euro 25.5 billion every year. She highlighted that under this FTA, there are provisions for tariff reductions on 90 per cent of traded goods bet...Read More
New Delhi, Jul 20 (PTI) Gold prices are likely to remain range-bound in the coming week as investors await clarity on global trade negotiations, upcoming US macroeconomic data and signals from the Federal Reserve, analysts said. Traders will closely watch Fed Chair Jerome Powell's speech and global PMI data from major economies, including the US, UK and Eurozone. The European Central Bank's interest rate decision will also be closely tracked for cues on the bullion price trajectory, they said....Read More
Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], July 20 : The 134th Durand Cup, beginning July 23rd, 2025, has 10 matches lined up across the five host cities of Kolkata, Jamshedpur, Shillong, Kokrajhar and Imphal, in what promises to be an exciting week one of footballing action, particularly with popular home favourites looking to wrest an early advantage with strong starts. Top Indian Super League (ISL) teams Emami East Bengal FC (16-time former winners) and Jamshedpur FC (former ISL League Winners Shield wi...Read More
Pimpri: Anti-Corruption Department caught Two people from Ravet police station red-handed demanding bribe to avoid arrest of suspect in crime. This incident took place on Friday July 18 and constable Rajshree Ravi Ghode and Assistant Police Constable Rakesh Shantaram Palande have been detained. The investigation of the case is being carried out by Constable Rajshree Ghode. In order not to arrest the suspect in the relevant crime, Ghode demanded Rs 50,000 from the complainant to send a charge she...Read More
Rudrapur (Uttarakhand), July 19 Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government, ... Rudrapur (Uttarakhand), July 19 Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government, in the past 10 years, has given 4.5 times more funds to Uttarakhand than those given by the UPA government between 2004 and 2014. Addressing the 'Uttarakhand Nivesh Utsav' in Rudrapur in Udham Singh Nagar district, HM Shah said the PM Modi'...Read More
Mumbai, July 19 Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray's remarks on the "Thackeray brand" and the Election Commission ... Mumbai, July 19 Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray's remarks on the "Thackeray brand" and the Election Commission have reignited political tensions in Maharashtra, with the MahaYuti alliance accusing him of destroying the legacy he now claims to protect. In a fiery interview with Shiv Sena's mouthpiece on Saturday, Thackeray lashed out at Chief Minister Eknath Shinde an...Read More
New Delhi, July 19 Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader and Kharar MLA Anmol Gagan Maan on Saturday announced ... New Delhi, July 19 Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader and Kharar MLA Anmol Gagan Maan on Saturday announced her resignation from the Punjab Assembly and declared a complete exit from politics. Taking to the social media platform X, Maan wrote, "My heart is heavy, but I have decided to leave politics. My resignation from the post of MLA to the Speaker should be accepted. My best wishes are with t...Read More
Mathura, Jul 19 (PTI) Six people died and two were injured when a mini-van collided with a truck on the Yamuna Expressway here, police said on Saturday. "The accident took place at milestone 140 at around 3 am. The Agra-bound mini-van rammed into a heavy vehicle, possibly due to the driver falling asleep at the wheel," Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Shlok Kumar said. "Six people died on the spot, while two have sustained serious injuries and were admitted to a hospital," he added. The ...Read More
New Delhi [India], May 5 : Jindal Steel and Power Limited (JSP) employee and veteran para-athlete Shrimant Jha added ... New Delhi [India], May 5 : Jindal Steel and Power Limited (JSP) employee and veteran para-athlete Shrimant Jha added another medal to his tally after he won a silver medal at the Asian Para-Arm Wrestling Championship held in Ajman, UAE in PIU standing 90 kg category. Jha defeated Kazakhstan's Nikita Chebakov in an impressive contest to clinch the silver medal. Jha said that...Read More
Mumbai, July 18 Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray on Friday reiterated his opposition to the imposition of ... Mumbai, July 18 Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray on Friday reiterated his opposition to the imposition of Hindi under the trilingual formula from grade 1 in Maharashtra. He told reporters in the premises of Vidhan Bhavan after the conclusion of the monsoon session of the state legislature, "We will not tolerate the forced implementation of a three-language policy in Maharas...Read More
New Delhi, July 18 Hours after the European Union (EU) agreed upon an 18th round of sanctions on ... New Delhi, July 18 Hours after the European Union (EU) agreed upon an 18th round of sanctions on Russia over its invasion of Ukraine, India on Friday said that it does not subscribe to any unilateral sanction measures and that there should be no "double standards", especially when it comes to energy trade. "We have noted the latest sanctions announced by the European Union. India does not subsc...Read More
Thane Cyber Fraud Case: Surge is seen in the cyber fraud and the main targets among the common man is the senior citizen as they are easy to manipulate. A senior citizen couple from Thane's Badlapur area are the latest victim of digital arrest where they got looted for Rs, 2 cr, Police has registered a complaint of 68-year-old resident. Victim received a call from fraudster On April 24 posing as a sub-inspector from Colaba police station. He threatened the victim that his name is involved in mo...Read More
Chandigarh, July 18 Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) President Sukhbir Badal on Friday asked the Congress to disclose the ... Chandigarh, July 18 Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) President Sukhbir Badal on Friday asked the Congress to disclose the name of all their leaders who had shielded perpetrators who had indulged in 2015 sacrileges of Guru Granth Sahib after the comprehensive admission by senior leaders the party had indulged in politics on this issue for political gains. Making this assertion in a st...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-...Read More
Dimapur, Jul 18 (PTI) Two persons have died of Japanese Encephalitis (JE) in Nagaland, a health department official said on Friday. Chief Medical Officer, Dimapur, Dr Yartenla Jamir, said that of the seven JE cases detected in Dimapur, Chumoukedima, and Niuland districts, two persons have died so far. She expressed concern over the rise in Japanese encephalitis (JE) cases in the three districts, especially during the monsoon season, which increases the risk of transmission. The Health departm...Read More
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 18 : Actor Bhumi Pednekar has completed another year around the sun. On July 18, she turned 36, and to make her birthday special, her sister Samiksha penned a heartwarming note for her. Taking to Instagram, Samiksha, who bears a striking resemblance to Bhumi, wrote, "Happy Birthday @bhumipednekar You are my biggest blessing and I couldn't thank god enough for you. You are kind, full of love and have a spirit of gold. I've grown up watching you and what an ins...Read More
The car had a Maharashtra number plate. Luggage was tied to the roof of the vehicle, which made officials believe that a family had come from Maharashtra to visit Agra. A shocking and heartbreaking incident has come to light from the Taj Mahal complex in Agra, Uttar Pradesh. An elderly man was found unconscious and tied inside a locked car parked near the western gate. The incident has raised serious questions about human sensitivity and responsibility. According to Aaj Tak, the man had been ...Read More
Nizamabad: Residents along the Nizamabad and Rajanna Sircilla district border are on edge after repeated sightings of a tiger, identified by its pugmarks as "S12." The forest department has stepped up efforts to track the animal's movements, deploying additional camera traps deep inside the reserve forests. On Thursday, a calf was found dead in Pakala village of Sirikonda mandal, prompting fears of another tiger attack. However, following an onsite inspection, district forest officer B. Nikitha...Read More
New Delhi [India], May 5 (/NewsVoir): With the pandemic finally over, this year we're expecting over 300 million guest ... New Delhi [India], May 5 (/NewsVoir): With the pandemic finally over, this year we're expecting over 300 million guest arrivals on Airbnb. To prepare, we're making the most extensive set of improvements to Airbnb ever, starting with the introduction of Airbnb Rooms, an all-new take on the original Airbnb. We're also launching over 50 new features and upgrades that address t...Read More
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 17 : July 18, 2025, will always hold a special place in Ahaan Pandey's life as it marks the release date of his debut film 'Saiyaara'. On the eve of the film's release, Ahaan took to Instagram and poured his heart out, expressing gratitude to director Mohit Suri. "You might've met me a year ago, but the truth is, I met you long before that. I met you through the stereo system in my car, with my grandmother, when we'd go pick up cassettes of every one of your...Read More
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 17 : The Mumbai premiere of Anupam Kher's directorial film Tanvi The Great was held at the Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre on Thursday, with the real-life Tanvi, the inspiration behind the film, attending the event as the 'Guest of Honour'. The event drew a star-studded turnout, with Kirron Kher, Sikandar Kher, Annu Kapoor, Rumy Jafry, and members of the film's cast in attendance. Anupam Kher's niece, Tanvi, was the 'Guest of Honour' at the Mumbai premiere...Read More
New Delhi [India], July 16 (ANI): The Indian government expressed regret on Tuesday over the reported demolition of the ancestral property of celebrated filmmaker and writer Satyajit Ray in Mymensingh, Bangladesh and expressed its willingness to extend cooperation in its restoration. "We note with profound regret that the ancestral property of noted filmmaker and litterateur Satyajit Ray in Mymensingh, Bangladesh, belonging to his grandfather and eminent litterateur, Upendra Kishor Ray Chowdhur...Read More
Benaulim (Goa) [India], May 4 : Pakistan Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari and his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov on Thursday held bilateral talks, which included matters of "mutual interest". The two foreign ministers held discussions on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Orgsation (SCO) Foreign Ministers' meeting in Goa. They held talks on bilateral, regional and international matters of mutual interest. The two ministers also pledged to work closely for further deepening coo...Read More