A fire broke out on the first floor of the Byculla police station building on Sunday evening MUMBAI: A fire broke out on the first floor of the ground-plus-one-storey Byculla police station building on Hansraj Marg in Byculla (East) on Sunday evening.The incident was reported at 8.24pm, following which fire brigade personnel, along with officials…
Mumbai: On Sunday, July 26, the 27th anniversary of India’s victory in the 1999 Kargil War was commemorated at Colaba Military Station in Mumbai. Vice Admiral Sanjay Vatsayan, along with officers of the Tri-Services, civil dignitaries and veterans, paid homage to the bravehearts who made the supreme sacrifice in the service of the nation by…
Thane: An alert group of commuters helped nab a 25-year-old man who was found travelling in a suburban local allegedly carrying a sharp weapon. The youth was subsequently arrested after fellow passengers spotted him and raised an alarm, leading the police to nab him before ehe could escape, officials informed Saturday.According to the police, the…
Mumbai: They balanced on the compound walls of Art Deco buildings, jumped on top of stationary police vans, and wore the national flag on their shoulders. The crowds at Friday’s Tiranga rally held cheeky placards and proud banners: “They said Gen Z only knows how to scroll. Turns out they know how to take a…
The Silver Jubilee edition of Khazana festival celebrated the ghazal genre. Veterans and young performers shared the stage, honoring its rich legacy. Special tributes were paid to Asha Bhosle and Pankaj Udhas. Stalwarts like Hariharan and Sonu Nigam delivered memorable performances. The event successfully showcased the enduring magic and future of ghazals. It was a…
Mumbai: An Ahmedabad-based businessman was arrested by airport police on charges of rape. Police said the survivor approached them with a complaint on July 23.The survivor is acquainted with the accused. On July 20, the duo checked into a five-star hotel close to the airport. On July 22, the survivor was allegedly raped, following which…
Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray addresses a gathering as supporters wave the Tricolour during a celebration following Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation MUMBAI: Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray on Sunday hailed students for their nationwide protests over the alleged exam papers leak, saying the agitation marked the beginning of a larger fight…
No daytime block is scheduled on the Western Railway suburban section today. (Representative Image) MUMBAI: Central Railway’s Mumbai Division will operate a mega block on the Main Line between Thane and Kalyan and on the Trans-Harbour Line between Thane and Vashi/Nerul today to undertake essential engineering and maintenance works aimed at ensuring the safety and…
The spell ends after Diwali at Devuthani Ekadashi November 21. Diwali falls Nov 8. MUMBAI: The festival of Ashadhi Ekadashi dedicated to Lord Vitthal-Rukmini was celebrated with devotion and fanfare across the city and state on Saturday. Warkari processions including the dabbawallahs of Mumbai offered prayers in Pandharpur which was the epicentre of festivities. Lord…
Student protesters in Mumbai welcomed the Union education minister’s resignation MUMBAI: Student protesters in Mumbai welcomed the resignation of Dharmendra Pradhan as Union education minister on Saturday but felt his exit addresses only a fraction of their concerns.“The resignation will only be counted as a 30% victory because students still lost their lives,” said Samyak…
