MUMBAI: Speaking at the Dussera rally at Shivaji Park on Thursday, Shiv Sena leader Ramdas Kadam alleged that party found Bal Thackeray’s body was kept at his official residence at Matoshree for two days after his death and his fingerprints were taken.Targeting Bal Thackeray’s son Uddhav who now heads the SS (UBT) formed after the…
NEW DELHI: A father from Jahangirpuri was deeply distressed after his 13-year-old son dropped out of school two years ago and fell into bad company. In July, in a drive to identify vulnerable children, police located him and began counselling him with the support from the school principal. He eventually agreed to continue his education…
Mumbai: Ten days after a man died by suicide in front of a running train at Jogeshwari, Govt Railway Police (GRP) registered a case of abetment against another individual with whom he was embroiled in a property dispute. The FIR was registered on the basis of a suicide note left behind by the 46-year-old victim.The…
Maltese folk music group Kantera performed at the event (Pic: High Commission of Malta) The tunes of Maltese folk music formed a musical ambience at the High Commission of the Republic of Malta’s 61st National Day celebration in Delhi recently. Renowned Maltese folk music group Kantera, which is in Delhi for their India tour, kept…
PUNE: The MSRTC has launched a mobile application named “Aapli ST” which will consist of several features including giving passengers waiting at bus stops the exact location of the buses. The application was launched by state transport minister Pratap Sarnaik who said that the application has been developed by mapping more than 12,000 buses and…
MUMBAI: On Thursday, Dr Gunvantrai Ganpatlal Parikh, a 101-year-old freedom fighter, socialist, and Gandhian who pledged to serve the people until his final breath, did so even in death. Honouring a vow he and his wife, fellow freedom fighter Mangalaben Parikh, made many moons ago, his family donated his body to JJ Hospital. When Mangalaben…
NEW DELHI: The Delhi high court recently clarified that a single Rolex watch cannot be deemed a commercial quantity and allowed the redemption of the detained item, while emphasising caution in future adjudications. A division bench of Justices Pratibha M Singh and Sahil Jain was hearing a petition challenging an order passed by the office…
Mumbai is experiencing a mild morning with patchy rain expected later on Thursday, October 2, 2025, with temperatures ranging between 25-29°C. The city’s air quality index (AQI) recorded 46 yesterday, falling in the ‘good’ category , while today’s overcast conditions and light rain might lead to pollutants settling near the surface.The day’s maximum temperature will…
NEW DELHI: Delhi environment department will conduct a study on “smog-eating” photocatalytic coatings which, when applied to roads, concrete and tiles, reduce nitrogen dioxide (NO₂) and harmful hydrocarbons in the air. These coatings utilise a photocatalyst, predominantly titanium dioxide (TiO₂), which breaks down pollutants, mainly nitrogen oxides (NOx) and some volatile organic compounds (VOCs), when…
Quiz nights are surging in popularity across Mumbai, transforming from niche events into mainstream entertainment staples. They offer more than just trivia, fostering community, engagement, and a refreshing break from routine. Hosts and participants alike cherish the interactive experience, the “aha!” moments, and the shared excitement, particularly with popular themes like Bollywood. From Harry Potter…
