Extortion Case: MNS Leader Arrested Based on Gold Trader's Complaint

Extortion Case: MNS Leader Arrested Based on Gold Trader's Complaint Maharashtra Navnirman Sena leader Avinash Jadhav and one more person were booked for allegedly threatening a gold trader from Mumbai's Zaveri Bazar and seeking extortion of Rs 5 crore, a police official said on Friday. As per the 55-year-old complainant, the incident took place on Wednesday in his Zaveri Bazar office in south Mumbai, the official added. ''The complainant has said he had a business deal with one Vaibhav Thakkar, whom he had called to his office to sort out some financial issues. Thakkar came along with MNS leader Jadhav, his driver and six others,'' the official said. ''Jadhav and his aide allegedly beat up the complainant's son in front of police personnel. The complainant also alleged Jadhav threatened him for recovery of Rs 5 crore,'' the official added. On the complaint of the gold trader, Jadhav and one more person were booked under Indian Penal Code sections for extortion etc and further probe was underway, the Lokmanya Tilak (LT) Marg police station official said.

Monaz Mevawalla on Gurucharan's DISAPPEARANCE: Wishing for his RETURN, everyone from TMKOC WORRIED

Gurucharan Singh, renowned for portraying Roshan Singh Sodhi in Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah, was supposed to catch a flight from Delhi to Mumbai, but he failed to do so. Since then, he hasn't been spotted at his residence, with his last known whereabouts traced to Delhi. Additionally, his phone has been inactive since that moment. Monaz Mevawalla, who joined the show five months ago to depict the character of Mrs. Roshan Singh Sodhi, spoke exclusively to ETimes TV regarding Gurucharan's disappearance, emphasizing that everyone on the Taarak Mehta sets is hoping for his safe return.#monazmevawalla #gurucharansingh #roshansinghsodhi #taarakmehtakaooltahchashmah

MI vs KKR Updates: Hardik and Mumbai set for stern Kolkata test

MI vs KKR Updates Hardik and Mumbai set for stern Kolkata test

History Beckons: Mohun Bagan Aim for Treble in ISL Final Showdown with Mumbai City FC

History Beckons: Mohun Bagan Aim for Treble in ISL Final Showdown with Mumbai City FC Mohun Bagan will look to cap off their fairytale season with a historic treble as they face Mumbai City FC in the ISL summit clash at Salt Lake Stadium, with 62,000 partisan fans expected to cheer their guts out and paint the stands in green and maroon, creating an electrifying atmosphere here on Saturday. The season began with the Mariners winning the Durand Cup for the first time after 23 years. Having slipped to fifth in the table at midway stage, Antonio Habas took over from Juan Ferrando and led them to their maiden League Winners Shield. Two weeks after they defeated Mumbai City FC 2-1 to win their maiden Shield, the two teams will return to the same venue of Salt Lake Stadium with an aim to complete a rare double in the ISL and a hattrick of titles in one season. As per noted football statistician Hari Prasad Chattopadhyay, the last time Mohun Bagan won three titles or more was more than 23 years back when they had won the erstwhile National Football League (NFL), Federation Cup, Calcutta Premier Division League, Sikkim Gold Cup and Bordoloi Trophy. The coach was India captain Sunil Chhetri's father-in-law Subroto Bhattacharyya. Mumbai City FC have done it before in 2020-21 and the stage will be set for Mohun Bagan to follow suit. ''Statistics have no relevance. We have to continue playing well and complete the circle,'' the 66-year-old Spanish tactician said in the pre-match media interaction. Three years back, Mohun Bagan had squandered a 1-0 lead to to suffer a 1-2 defeat against the same team at the ISL final held in Margao, which was played behind closed doors due to the COVID-19 pandemic. But revenge is not on Habas' minds. ''I'm not about revenge; that's stuff you see in movies or with the mafia. It's just another game against tough opponents, and it's going to be a great show for the ISL,'' Habas said. The target however is to finish the game in ''45 minutes'', said Habas making it clear that he will go allout in attack with Anirudh Thapa, Jason Cummings, Dimitri Petratos and Manvir Singh. Asked about this strategy, he said: ''To finish it in 45 minutes.'' ''Obviously we don't want to go to extra team. It's hot out there so better to finish it in 90 minutes.'' The 66-year-old, who has two ISL titles one Winners Shield making him the most successful coach of the top-tier league, futher said he's in the fag-end of his career. ''I'm in the final stage of my coaching career and it's a proud moment for me.'' Mohun Bagan's attack will be boosted by a fit-again India midfielder Sahal Abdul Samad who came off the bench to strike the winning goal against Odisha FC in the return leg ISL semi-final. While Sahal will be fit, Armando Sadiku will miss the match. Mumbai City on the other hand will bank of Vikram Pratap Singh and Lallianzuala Chhangte, while their Dutch midfielder Yoell van Nieff will miss out because of suspension. ''For last four years, ISL battle is all about Mumbai and Mohun Bagan who are fighting for this Shield and Trophy. The recipe for our success has been to stay together and play together. When the season began, we were a group, now we have become a family and we have to play like one.'' Mohun Bagan have frequently struggled to maintain their lead and have conceded goals due to defensive lapses, a vulnerability that Mumbai City FC head coach Petr Kratky will surely be mindful of and seized the momentum. ''Players want to play in front of packed stadium, I think it will be an extra motivation to do well,'' he said. He further said losing the Shield was difficult. ''We knew what was at stake, it's always hard. We tried to regroup put ourselves together. A couple of training sessions the spirit was little down, but now we are good to continue.''

India set to host South Africa women for Test, ODIs, and T20Is in June-July

India set to host South Africa women for Test, ODIs, and T20Is in June-July India will play host to South Africa women's team for one Test, three ODIs and three T20Is across June and July. The one-dayers and T20Is will be played in Bengaluru, a Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) official informed, while the Test match will be played at Chennai. The ODIs will be held at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium from June 16, while the one-off Test will start at the MA Chidambaram Stadium from June 28. The teams will then return to Bengaluru for the T20Is on July 5, 7 and 9 and they will precede the women's T20 World Cup to be played in Bangladesh in September-October. The white-ball format matches were originally a part of the ICC Future Tours Programme (FTP) in late 2023, but they had to be pushed ahead because of the 50-over ICC Men's World Cup held in India last year between October and November. However, the Test match is an addition to the fixture and a part of the initiative by BCCI and Cricket South Africa (CSA) to give more impetus to women's cricket in the traditional format. It may be recalled that India had played a Test each against England and Australia at Mumbai in December last year. India had beaten England by a massive 347 runs, the largest in women's Test cricket, and Australia by eight wickets in those matches.

Exclusive: Latest update on Shah Rukh Khan-starrer Pathaan 2

Mumbai: In 2023, the Indian film industry witnessed a historic moment as Pathaan shattered records and became the first Bollywood movie to cross the Rs. 1055 crore mark at the global box office. Directed by Siddharth Anand, this action-packed thriller not only set new benchmarks but also marked the triumphant return of the King of Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .

5000 km road trip in my Tata Altroz iTurbo: Mumbai to Kolkata and back

BHPian Mgdoodler recently shared this with other enthusiasts. Blue Rocket had plans for 2023, which 2023 decided were not to come to fruition. On charts was to travel to Khar Dung La and Kanyakumari sometime between June and Sept 2023 but due to some personal circumstances all long-distance plans were abandoned. Or so we thought. Thanks to my cousin, who was marrying the love of his life in her city in Dec 2023. Invitations were issued and the plan initially was to make a quick visit to Kolkata for a couple of days for the event itself which then turned into a week's solo drive to Kolkata and back and in the end, turned into a 15-day holiday with Blue Rocket travelling through 6 states and the rest of my family flew to Kolkata for wedding festivities. As per my usual practise Blue Rocket was serviced and a checkup done 15 days before my travel and I drove it for a couple of short excursions around Mumbai. Plan was to take the Mumbai - Nagpur - Sambhalpur - Keonjhar - Kolkata route through central India while going and return via Konark - Vishakhapatnam - Chhattisgarh - Hyderabad - Mumbai. This was my first time driving any of these routes and my first time meeting the Bay of Bengal. As with most of my long-distance drives, this was just Blue and me all the way. FYI Blue Rocket is a petrol, manual i-turbo Altroz.Day 1- 1/12/2023 FridayThis was a day I was looking forward to the most, the opportunity to drive on the Samruddhi Mahamarg. I have already driven on the Trans Haryana and enjoyed it and was looking forward to a similar experience. Left home at 6:45 am - much later than the planned 5:30 am, but I was ok with it as there was a mild fog and starting later allowed better visibility. Travelled across Mumbai via the SCLR and eastern express highway leaving the city behind at Thane, but not the traffic, roads were jammed due to diversions and the first couple of hours were tedious. First stop was to fill fuel at Padgha. Tank filled and the drive started towards Kasara ghat which I would be driving on for the first time and it was a good drive. Stopped for a quick breakfast at 10:30 at a restaurant after Ghoti Bhudruk at 150 kms from Mumbai and 7 kms before Bharvir entry into the Mahamarg. The mahamarg is wide, well planned and mostly a comfortable drive. Speed Limit for cars is 120 Kmph and it is possible to maintain the same comfortably. Heavy vehicles are few and keep to the middle and left lane. It was a pleasure to drive on this route. I stopped at approximately halfway at around 3 pm for a fuel refill and bio break. I also stopped at about 1.5hrs of driving on the mahamarg for a quick photo session with Blue being the model. As you can see the weather was lovely with blue skies and fluffy white clouds - a perfect winter day for a drive and the road is practically empty. Road surface could be better and more functional rest stops are required. Hopefully, these requirements will be fulfilled soon. It was later in the day after 4:30 pm and as we neared Nagpur, I encountered some truck traffic in the fast/overtake lane and middle lane at the same time blocking the road. But it was not for long. Crossed Waifal toll naka at 5:30 PM, having covered 600 kms in approx. 6 hours with a 20 min break. Winter and travel towards the east meant that the sun set earlier and it was already dark as we exited the Expressway and made our way to the night stay - Hotel Pride near the airport metro. Reached and checked in at 6:30 pm. Covering 814 kms in little less than 12 hours. The day had not ended though. After a quick catch-up with work, I headed towards the nearest Haldirams at Ajni Square. Travelled by metro for 4 stops and exited just outside Haldirams. My last meal had been a protein bar along with a yoghurt smoothie at 3 pm and now I feasted on Dahi Puri and hot Rajma Chawal. Dinner done I took the metro back to my hotel and turned in for an early night. Continue reading about Mgdoodler's road trip for BHPian comments, insights and more information.

Anti-narcotics agency busts interstate drug racket, two arrested in Mumbai

Antinarcotics agency busts interstate drug racket two arrested in Mumbai

Constituency Watch: Solapur Cong hopes to regain lost glory, BJP aims to score hat-trick by betting big on young blood

Mumbai, May 3: The Congress and the BJP are locked in a direct fight in Solapur Lok Sabha reserved constituency in Maharashtra. Both parties have fielded young Legislators in a bid to lure Millennials. The constituency has traditionally been a Congress bastion, but since 2014 the BJP has made sufficient inroads. The Congress has fielded [] The post Constituency Watch: Solapur Cong hopes to regain lost glory, BJP aims to score hat-trick by betting big on young blood appeared first on The Shillong Times .

Kareena Kapoor Khan QUITS her south debut film, know why

Mumbai: Bollywood actress Kareena Kapoor Khan was going to make her South debut soon, and the actress had also hinted at the same in her interviews. The entertainment industry is abuzz with news about the collaboration between South Indian cinema and Bollywood. Yash, known for his role in KGF is set to play Ravana in Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .

Godrej Properties' Q4 net profit up 14%, sets Rs 27,000 crore sales target this fiscal

MUMBAI: Godrej Properties, the largest publicly traded developer by sales, on Friday reported a strong set of numbers in the March quarter with the highest-ever quarterly net profit at Rs 471 crore and also the highest-ever annual profit at Rs 725 crore. The management also said they expect to clock over Rs 27,000 crore in booking value in the current fiscal, up from Rs 22,527 crore for FY24 in the year gone-by. But on an annualized basis, quarterly net profit growth was only 14 percent over Rs 412 crore in the year-ago period, while annual profit increase was 27 percent from Rs 571 crore. The Godrej group entity, now under the Adi Godrej group with the formal bifurcation of the family entities earlier this week, also said the quarter saw the best ever quarterly and annual sales with booking value of Rs 9,519 crore, which was up 135 percent on-year and at Rs 22,527 crore for FY24, which was more than 84 percent over the previous fiscal year. In terms of collections too, the periods under review set a record with quarterly and annual collections at Rs 4,693 crore and Rs 11,436 crore respectively. The year also saw the company making the highest-ever annual project deliveries aggregating to 12.5 million sqft. It has added 10 projects with an estimated booking value of Rs 21,225 crore during the year. Godrej family split: Adi, brother to keep listed firms; cousin Jamshyd to get unlisted cos, land bank In the reporting quarter, bookings rose to Rs 9,519 crore from selling 5,331 homes with 8.17 million sqft of area. For the full year, bookings grew to Rs 22,527 crore, a growth of 84 percent over the previous best and 61 percent above the guidance provided at the start of the year, the company said in a statement. During the year it sold 14,310 units with a total area of 20 million sqft. Sales were driven by the NCR market which achieved a booking value of Rs 3,008 crore and the MMR achieving a booking value of Rs 2,693 crore. Its bookings in the NCR grew 180 percent to Rs 10,016 crore in FY24 and those in MMR clipped at 114 percent to Rs 6,545 crore of which as much as Rs 4,022 crore came in Q4 alone. Delivered 6 million sqft across seven cities in Q4 taking the overall deliveries for FY24 to 12.5 million sqft. Commenting on the performance, Pirojsha Godrej, executive chairman of Godrej Properties, said that after delivering a robust and well-rounded performance in FY24 with the best-ever bookings, cash collections, earnings, and deliveries, the company hopes to grow bookings to over four projects.

Proof Why Ananya-Malaika Are So Stylish

Film folk raised Mumbai's summer temperatures even higher when they walked the red carpet at the second edition of the Bollywood Hungama's Style Icons Summit and Awards 2024 on May 2.

Did Sodhi from Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah plan his own disappearance?

New Delhi, May 3: Concerns seemed to be growing as whereabouts of popular television actor Gurucharan Singhknown for his role as Sodhi in the series Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmahwere unknown since his mysterious disappearance last month. Singh, who is believed to have been visiting his parents in Delhi, was expected to return to Mumbai, [] The post Did Sodhi from Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah plan his own disappearance? appeared first on Northlines .

Rahul's Strategic Chess Move: Amethi to Rae Bareli Shift in Lok Sabha Election

Rahul's Strategic Chess Move: Amethi to Rae Bareli Shift in Lok Sabha Election Rahul Gandhi describes himself as the best chess player among Indian politicians, and his latest gambit appears to be his decision to contest from Rae Bareli instead of his home ground Amethi. Gandhi obviously hopes that the move will checkmate opponents but the BJP sees it as a cowardly retreat from the battleground. ''He is an experienced player of politics and chess. The party leadership takes its decisions after much discussion, and as part of a larger strategy. This single decision has befuddled the BJP, its supporters, and its sycophants,'' Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh said in a post on the much-anticipated decision. ''The BJP's self-proclaimed Chanakya, who used to talk about 'paramparagat seat' is now not sure how to respond,'' he said. The chess reference by Ramesh comes days after the Congress put out a video of Gandhi talking about his interest in the board game and its similarities with politics. In the video, when Gandhi is asked who is the best chess player among Indian politicians, he said, ''Me''. Gandhi filed his papers from Uttar Pradesh's Rae Bareli constituency in the afternoon, barely an hour before nominations closed for the Lok Sabha seat on Friday. He was accompanied by Congress leaders Mallikarjun Kharge, Sonia Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra as he filed his papers around 2 pm. Gandhi had made his poll debut from Amethi in 2004 and saw relative smooth sailing in the first 10 years with the UPA being in power, while the last 10 years have been challenging. He won the 2014 polls against the BJP's Smriti Irani by over a lakh votes but she had run a spirited campaign and made inroads into the Congress citadel of Amethi. She finally breached the fortress in 2019, beating the Gandhi family scion by over 55,000 votes. However, Gandhi's 'Plan B' seemed to have worked as he contested the polls from two constituencies and won from Kerala's Wayanad, ensuring that his stint in Parliament continued. Some of the earlier electoral gambles of Gandhi such as pitching the 2019 polls campaign of the Congress on the Rafale issue have not paid off but Gandhi has always stuck to his convictions and maintained his attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, including on the Adani issue. He has been at the receiving end of criticism from various quarters and often been dubbed a ''reluctant politician'' or ''part-time politician'', but he has remained unfazed by such criticism. At a press briefing in Ghaziabad a couple of weeks ago, Gandhi had taken a swipe at the media for dubbing him a ''non-serious'' politician. He had cited his involvement with the MGNREGA scheme, the Land Acquisition Bill, the Bhatta Parsaul movement, Niyamgiri Hills matter, and had said for the media all this was ''non-serious while talking about Amitabh Bachchan, Aishwarya Rai and Virat Kohli was serious''. In 2004, Gandhi announced his entry into Indian politics, contesting his first election from Amethi, the same seat that was represented by his mother Sonia Gandhi (1999-2004) and his late father Rajiv Gandhi between 1981-91. Rahul Gandhi won by an overwhelming margin of almost three lakh votes. He again won in 2009 but his margin was reduced in 2014 and was defeated by Irani in 2019. He had been criticised for not spending enough time in the constituency, allowing the BJP to make inroads into the Congress fortress. Gandhi was appointed vice president of the Congress in 2013 and took over the reins of the party on December 16, 2017. He stepped down as its president in May 2019 after the drubbing in the Lok Sabha polls. Since then, he has taken out to yatras -- a cross country Kanyakumari to Kashmir march on foot and a hybrid Manipur to Mumbai yatra, initiatives which were hailed by Congress leaders for galvanising cadres and enthusing supporters. Gandhi had recently said it is now his life mission to ensure justice for the SCs, STs, OBCs and the deprived people. He has pitched the Congress campaign for the 2024 Lok Sabha on five Nyays -- Yuva Nyay, Nari Nyay, Kisan Nyay, Shramik Nyay and Hissedari Nyay. Born on June 19, 1970 to Rajiv and Sonia Gandhi, he is the elder of the two siblings and spent his formative years in New Delhi, studying at St. Columba's School and then went on to study at the Doon School in Dehradun. His father Rajiv Gandhi then entered politics and became prime minister after the assassination of Rahul's grandmother and then prime minister Indira Gandhi. Due to constant security threats, Rahul and his sister Priyanka were home-schooled. A year after attending St. Stephen's College, University of Delhi, for his undergraduate studies, he moved to the US to attend Harvard University. Following the assassination of his father and the security concerns that surfaced, Rahul Gandhi shifted to Rollins College in Florida. He graduated with a bachelor's degree in 1994. Thereafter, he went on to pursue and complete his M.Phil. in Development Studies from the University of Cambridge (Trinity College) in 1995. Upon graduation, Rahul started his professional journey at the Monitor Group, a management consulting firm in London. He later returned to India and eventually joined politics. Gandhi is a certified scuba diver and is known for his fitness. He also holds a black belt in Aikido, a Japanese martial art.

Sensex tumbles 700 points amid broad-based selloff; Nifty slips from record

Mumbai: Equity benchmark Sensex plummeted over 700 points to sink below the 74,000 level and Nifty retreated from a record high Friday as investors pared exposure to telecom, capital goods and tech stocks. Heavy selling pressure in Reliance Industries, L&T and HDFC bank counters also pulled indices down, traders said. The 30-share BSE Sensex dropped []

Indian couple, 3-month-old grandchild among four killed in accident in Canada

Indian couple visiting Canada and their three-month-old grandchild were among four people killed in a multi-vehicle collision

Aditi Adds Glamour To An Awards Night

Film folk get fashionable on the red carpet at the Bollywood Hungama's Style Icons Summit Awards 2024 in Mumbai.

Accused in Salman house firing incident death: Post mortem confirms hanging, say cops

MUMBAI: The post mortem report of Anuj Thapan, an accused in the April 14 firing incident outside the Bandra house of actor Salman Khan, confirmed he died of hanging as there are ligature marks on the neck and signs of asphyxia, a Mumbai police official said on Friday. Thapan, who was held from Punjab along with his associate Sonu Bishnoi on April 26 and is accused of supplying firearms and bullets for the firing incident, was found dead in the lock-up of the Crime Branch in the commissionerate complex at Crawford Market on Wednesday. He had allegedly hanged himself with a bed sheet in the toilet of the lock-up, as per police. Accused in Salman Khan's house firing case attempts suicide in lock-up, dies at hospital The post mortem was conducted on Thursday evening in state-run JJ Hospital in Byculla. As per the report, there are ligature marks on the neck and signs of asphyxia, all of which confirm that he died of hanging, the police official said. The doctors who conducted the post mortem have reserved their opinions, while the deceased's viscera, tissue and other samples have been preserved for forensic and chemical analysis and organs for histopathology, he informed. Footage from the lock-up CCTV shows Thapan going into the toilet alone. It is a clear cut case of suicide, another official said. Four persons, comprising Thapan, Sonu Bishnoi, shooters Sagar Pal and Vicky Gupta, have been arrested in connection with the firing incident, while gangster Lawrence Bishnoi and his brother Anmol Bishnoi have been shown as wanted accused, as per police. Firing outside Salman Khan's home: Lookout circular issued against gangster Anmol Bishnoi

Uorfi Javed gets HUGE love for her latest outfit, a magical gown!

Mumbai: Actress and internet sensation Uorfi Javed has once again captured the attention of netizens with her latest fashion statement. Known for her viral-worthy and unconventional looks, Uorfi has often faced criticism for her outfits. However, this time, she has won hearts with her enchanting magical gown. On Thursday night, Uorfi stepped out in a Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .

Sri Lankan Food Festival in Mumbai

The Consulate General of Sri Lanka in Mumbai organised a ten days long Sri Lankan Food festival from 19-28 April 2024 in collaboration with Courtyard by Marriott in Andheri, Mumbai. The Food Festival featured authentic Sri Lankan dishes prepared by Chef Chanaka Denuwan who was flown down to Mumbai from Marriott, Weligama Bay. The Food festival had a wide range of authentic Sri Lankan dishes and a live Kottu station, which was a crowd-pleaser through the week. The opening ceremony of the food festival featured traditional Sri Lankan dance performances organised by Marriott.The opening night was attended by Consul (Commercial), Shirani Ariyarathne, staff of the Mission, members of Sri Lankan Airlines, prominent food bloggers and travel writers from Mumbai. The venue was decorated with colourful traditional masks provided by the Consulate General and the Sri Lankan Airlines. Sri Lankan Tourism and MICE promotion standees were displayed all over the venue. In addition, there was also a digital standee at the lobby of Marriott, where tourism promotion and Ceylon spice extracts videos were displayed. A separate counter was arranged to offer Ceylon tea to the guests infused with Ceylon spice extract provided by Ceylon Agbiz (Pvt) Ltd.Moreover, the service staff at the restaurant were adorned in Batik sarees, shirts and sarongs provided by the Consulate General. The Consul General along with the Consul (Commercial), a few staff members of the Mission and the members of SriLankan Airlines attended the closing ceremony of the Food Festival on 28 April 2024. The closing ceremony had a raffle draw for the guests, with two winners getting return air tickets for Mumbai Colombo Mumbai sector, sponsored by the SriLankan Airlines.

Four injured after massive fire breaks out due to gas leakage in Andheri

Four people were injured after a massive fire broke out due to gas leakage in Andheri area of Mumbai

Chhattisgarh: 8 BSF personnel injured after bus ferrying them rams into tree

Eight personnel of the BSF, who were deployed on poll duty, were injured when the bus they were travelling in rammed into a tree in Chhattisgarh

Mumbai Voting Day Alert: Get 10% off Mumbai metro fares on May 20th; Check details inside

The MMMOCL operates metro line 2A between Andheri (west) and Dahisar (east) and line 7 between Dahisar (east) and Andheri (east). The initiative will boost voter turnout through the systematic voter education and electoral participation (SVEEP) programme to encourage Metro commuters to fulfil their civic duty and vote in elections, the release stated.

Rahul Gandhi files nomination papers from Rae Bareli LS seat

He was accompanied by Congress leaders Mallikarjun Kharge, Sonia Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra

MI vs KKR Live Score, IPL 2024: Playing XI and toss coming up from Mumbai

French luxury brand Herms opens its new store at Mumbais BKC

Herms latest store in the city brings the labels silks, home decor, jewellery, watches and apparel

10 pc discount for Mumbai Metro commuters on voting day in Mumbai

Mumbai, May 3: Passengers of Metro Lines 2A and 7 in Mumbai suburbs are about to get a special 10 per cent discount on May 20, the day of voting for Lok Sabha elections, 2024. Commuters of Mumbai Metro, utilising Mumbai 1 Card, Paper QR, and paper tickets will enjoy the privilege to travel to [] The post 10 pc discount for Mumbai Metro commuters on voting day in Mumbai appeared first on The Shillong Times .

It is The End for The Great Indian Kapil Show; season 2 update

Mumbai: Comedian Kapil Sharma, known for his wit and humor, is currently in the news for his ongoing show The Great Indian Kapil Show on Netflix. The chat and comedy show is a delightful blend of celebrity interviews, hilarious antics, and Kapils signature supporting cast. The first season is about to come to an end. Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .

Bharti Singh hospitalised, to undergo surgery for gallbladder stones

Comedian Bharti Singh has been hospitalised at Kokilaben hospital in Mumbai after she suffered severe abdominal pain

One of the strongest people I know: Nayar backs Iyer

Ahead of his side's Indian Premier League match against Mumbai Indians, Kolkata Knight Riders assistant coach Abhishek Nayar hailed skipper Shreyas Iyer for his mental strength and positive approach to life.

Former Congress leader Sanjay Nirupam to join Shiv Sena

Sanjay Nirupam, a former member of the Congress party, declared his intention to become a part of the Shiv Sena on Friday. The announcement came as a surprise to many, given Nirupam's long-standing association with the Congress.

Maharashtra govt implements stringent measures to tackle deepfakes

According to an official release, the number of deepfakes and doctored photos being circulated on social media and digital media has risen during the ongoing Lok Sabha elections 2024

While Mumbai Loves Fruit-Based Ice Cream, Hyderabad Craves Nuts

A Swiggy report on the world's favourite summer dessert has revealed interesting trends across India.

Anushka Sharma celebrates birthday with hubby Virat, Faf du Plessis, Glenn Maxwell

Mumbai: As she turned 36, Anushka Sharmas husband and star cricketer Virat Kohli hosted a dinner party with friends, including his RCB teammates Faf du Plessis and Glenn Maxwell, in Bengaluru. Virat shared a photo of the menu from the restaurant Lupa on Instagram, with Celebrating Anushka written on it. He captioned it: Thank you, []

Survey Finds Majority of Indians Are New to Podcasts

Survey Finds Majority of Indians Are New to Podcasts India has emerged as the third-largest market for podcast listeners globally even as around 78 per cent of people surveyed got to know about this media recently, a report said on Thursday. According to the report, around 82 per cent of respondents were initially unaware of podcasts, highlighting a significant opportunity for awareness-building efforts. ''78 per cent of consumers discovered podcasts less than a year ago, indicating a recent surge in interest,'' the report, The Podcast Pulse: Unveiling Indias Podcast Landscape, stated. India has surged to become the third-largest market for podcast listeners globally, yet only 12 per cent of Indians are currently engaged, leaving a vast untapped audience waiting to be explored, the report prepared by UNPAC Research (OPC) in support of Ideabrew Studios said. Authenticity and vulnerability in podcast conversations are highly valued by listeners, fostering a deeper connection with hosts and content, it said. The report is based on responses from 2,170 individuals across 10 cities in India, including Mumbai, Delhi, Chennai, Bengaluru, Kolkata, Ahmedabad, Lucknow, Indore, Patna, and Jaipur, the report gauged awareness and listenership statistics. Additionally, detailed interviews with 1,800 active listeners provided invaluable insights into their behaviour and preferences. Sheetal Choksi, Director, UNPAC Research said that the Podcast Pulse is a comprehensive report on podcast consumption in India. Regional podcasts are identified as a driving force in shaping the industry's future, offering audiences a more relatable and culturally resonant listening experience, he added. The Unpac Research (OPC) Pvt. Ltd. is a full service qualitative research agency. Ideabrew Studios is a podcast production and full-service content solutions company.

Ashutosh Rana, Vijay Raazs investigative series Murder in Mahim to be out on May 10; trailer released

The series is a social commentary that explores the chilling murder mystery and the underbelly of Mumbai, highlighting the reconciliation of a lost friendship

Hardik Stands 'head And Shoulders Above' Anyone As Fast-bowling All-rounder In T20 WC: Tom Moody

Nassau County International Cricket Stadium: Tom Moody, the former Australia mens all-rounder, believes Hardik Pandya currently stands head and shoulders above other contenders for the fast-bowling all-rounder slot in the Indian team going to participate in the Mens T20 World Cup next month. Pandya's inclusion, as the deputy to skipper Rohit Sharma in the 15-member India squad came as a surprise to many, considering he has been unable to leave a huge impact with bat and ball while captaining Mumbai Indians in IPL 2024. But with many players in India not having the skillsets he has; Pandya is now on the verge of playing his fourth T20 World Cup for India when they open their campaign against Ireland at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium in New York on June 5. Name me three other people who can do what Hardik Pandya is doing. That's the bottom line. That skill of being a genuine all-rounder who can bat in your top six and potentially bowl four overs for you is very rare in India at the moment. Yes, there are a few others that play domestic cricket and are okay, but not in international cricket, which is a different standard. So I think he stands head and shoulders above anyone who is competing for that particular role. I think Ajit Agarkar has recognised that that is the case and we have to give him a longer rope with regards to his recovery, with regards to his form, and everything else, because he is a very precious commodity in this country, said Moody to Star Sports. S Sreesanth, the former India fast-bowler and a member of the 2007 T20 World Cup winning side, also backed Pandya to come good in the mega event. We have seen what he can do on the field minus this year's IPL. The way he's been batting and the way he's been bowling, for the country, he even led the country in one series and we won. It was asked to Rohit about that and he said sometimes I'm the captain and sometimes I'm not. But that doesn't change the teams aura and atmosphere. So, it's one good thing that Hardik Pandya comes in and bats, especially when he's chasing and Virat is on the other side, I think the combination they create is great. And Hardik can take the new ball or the old ball, especially against Pakistan, but it's not only against Pakistan, we are going to play a lot of different teams, so it's an opportunity for Hardik to forget what he's done in this IPL and maybe, you never know, there are a few matches left and he may just come up. Moody also felt selecting Shivam Dube for the World Cup is a smart move from the Indian team, and wishes for him to bowl more frequently in his training session during his IPL 2024 campaign for the Chennai Super Kings. Dube bowled an over against Punjab Kings and had figures of 1-14. I'd be incredibly surprised if Dubey hasn't been doing his bowling workloads, which is basically, not bowling out in the middle in competition but bowling at practice and bowling in pre-games, getting his number of balls up per week to make sure that his body is conditioned to bowling. Even though he might not have to bowl in match situation, but he's got the bowling, so its not like he hasnt bowled for two months and then suddenly called upon to bowl in a World Cup tournament. So, he'll be up and ready physically for the opportunity. So, to me, Shivam Dubey is a smart pick, he concluded.

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Mumbai: School principal asked to resign after Hindutva site targets her

A principal of the Somaiya School in Vidyavihar,Mumbai, has been forced to step down from her position due to her alleged social media activity regarding the Palestine-Israel conflict and the ongoing killings in Gaza. The decision was made by the school body after OpIndia, a pro-Hindutva website, published an article targeting the principal Parveen Shaikh Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .

Ananya channels her inner black cat in fitted backless dress and smokey eyes

Mumbai: Actress Ananya Panday looked every inch sharp as she shared a series of pictures from her latest photo shoot. Ananya shared the images on Instagram, showcasing herself in monochrome. The actress wore a fitted backless dress paired with sparkly diamond jewellery and smokey cat-eye makeup. Her hair was left open, adding an edge to []

Markets pare early gains; Sensex tanks 779 points, Nifty falls from record peak

MUMBAI: Equity benchmark indices pared all early gains and were trading lower in mid-session on Friday, with the Sensex tumbling 779.69 points and the Nifty falling from its lifetime peak, amid profit-taking and decline in the shares of blue-chip Reliance Industries. The 30-share BSE Sensex dropped 779.69 points to 73,831.42 in the afternoon trade after soaring 484.07 points earlier in the day. From its intra-day high of 75,095.18, the benchmark tanked 1,263.76 points to the day's low of 73,831.42.The NSE Nifty also declined 193.4 points to 22,454.80. The benchmark hit a record peak of 22,794.70 in the early trade. From the Sensex basket, Bharti Airtel, Reliance Industries, Maruti, Asian Paints, Larsen & Toubro and Nestle were among the major laggards. Bajaj Finance traded over 1 per cent higher, while Bajaj Finserv also climbed more than 1 per cent. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has lifted restrictions on Bajaj Finance on sanctioning and disbursal of loans through eCOM and Insta EMI Card, the company said in a regulatory filing on Thursday. In November last year, the central bank had directed Bajaj Finance to stop sanction and disbursal of loans under its two lending products -- eCOM and Insta EMI Card -- due to the company's non-adherence to the extant provisions of digital lending guidelines. In Asian markets, Hong Kong traded in the positive territory while Seoul and Shanghai quoted lower. Wall Street ended with gains on Thursday. Global oil benchmark Brent crude climbed 0.27 per cent to USD 83.90 a barrel. Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) offloaded equities worth Rs 964.47 crore on Thursday, according to exchange data. The BSE benchmark climbed 128.33 points or 0.17 per cent to settle at 74,611.11 on Thursday. The NSE Nifty went up by 43.35 points or 0.19 per cent to 22,648.20.

Harbour Plaza Hotels conducts roadshows in India after five year hiatus

Hong Kongs largest hotel group, Harbour Plaza Hotels & Resorts recently concluded a two-city India roadshow in Mumbai and Delhi. These roadshows were attended by over 200 industry partners including key travel agents, tour operators, professional conference organisers and Media. The roadshows were attended by a delegation from four hotels namely, Harbour Grand Kowloon, Harbour...

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Young actress got marriage proposal from Salman Khan, what happened next?

Mumbai: Bollywood superstar Salman Khan continues to remain the most eligible bachelor in the industry even in his 50s. With his timeless charm, he still manages to sweep females off their feet effortlessly. His dating life and wedding remains one of the most discussed topics among his fans even today. One of the most talked-about Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .

Congress tally to be all-time low in Lok Sabha elections 2024: PM Modi

PM Modi said that if Congress is voted to power, it would snatch quotas meant for the Scheduled Caste, Dalits and OBCs and give those to its jihadi vote bank to pursue the party`s appeasement politics

Ex-cricketers endorse Hardik's inclusion in T20 WC squad

Former Indian fast bowler S Sreesanth and Australian all-rounder Tom Moody have endorsed Hardik Pandya's selection for India's T20 World Cup squad, citing his dynamic contributions and past performances. Sreesanth praised Pandya's ability to lead the country. Pandya's confidence was boosted by his recovery from an ankle injury and appointment as Mumbai Indians' captain.

ED opposes interim bail to Jet Airways founder Goyal; HC to pass order on May 6

Goyal has sought interim bail on medical and humanitarian grounds, citing that both he and his wife, Anita Goyal, suffered from cancer

Maharashtra leads in private equity investments in FY24 while overall investment drops

According to a report by Wealth 360, Mumbai became the leading city for investments after receiving an investment of $7.3 billion

WB`s industrial wealth threatened by Modi`s `crony capitalist` policies: Cong

Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh posed questions to the prime minister ahead of his Lok Sabha poll rallies in West Bengal

T20 WC: 'Virat Should Open; Rohit Bats At No.3', Believes Ajay Jadeja

Nassau County International Cricket Stadium: Former India all-rounder Ajay Jadeja believes skipper Rohit Sharma should make himself bat at number three and promote Virat Kohli to open the batting for the Mens T20 World Cup, set to begin from June 1 in the West Indies and the USA. Rohit and Kohli are Indias top-order batters in their 15-member World Cup squad alongside Yashasvi Jaiswal and Suryakumar Yadav. India are placed in Group A of the competition alongside arch-rivals Pakistan, Ireland, Canada and co-hosts USA. They will begin their campaign on June 5 against Ireland at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium in New York. For me, Virat Kohli opens. Who goes back? Rohit Sharma bats at three. He gets a little cushion and gets to understand the game, he has so much going on, in his mind as a captain. If you have Virat in your side, you know consistency is the one thing you will get, so, might as well use him. He's best at the top and the powerplay allows him to settle in. When there's 20-30 on the board and then spin comes on, as he stays longer, he gets better. My pick has always been that if Virat is in this squad, he should open, said Jadeja to JioCinema, the official streaming partner of IPL 2024. Vice-captain Hardik Pandya has been in horrid form with the bat and ball while captaining Mumbai Indians in IPL 2024, but Jadeja thinks the fast-bowling all-rounder will come good in the T20 World Cup. The spotlight is on him for obvious reasons. He's a special player, a rare commodity you find in our country where somebody bowls seam-up and can make it to the side with his batting. The selection has not been on form, there's no doubt about it. It depends on how you want to play. It's one of the things I look at this team and think they don't have many options. You have established players in the side, everybody is so solid with the numbers that they play at, and what stage they play. It will all depend on what Rohit thinks, he said. India have opted to take a spin-heavy bowling lineup comprising Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav and Yuzvendra Chahal. Suresh Raina, the former India batter, thinks Chahal and Kuldeep can be played together in Indias eleven during the World Cup. I think both Kuldeep and Chahal should play. I think our X-factor is Chahal. Their partnership will be useful because you're playing on wickets where a spinner needs to create pressure. If Chahal can't do it, Kuldeep can. If Kuldeep can't, Chahal will do it, said Raina.

Heavy security checks in Mumbai ahead of LS polls

Mumbai: Security has been increased in the Mumbai suburban district in the wake of the Lok Sabha elections, and large-scale spot checks are being carried out by stationary and mobile teams. According to a press release issued on Thursday night, the administration has appealed all to cooperate in the inspection process. During the election period, []

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Hema Malini, Dharmendra tie knot for 2nd time?

Mumbai: On May 2, 44 years ago, veteran actors Dharmendra and Hema Malini tied the knot, marking the beginning of their beautiful journey together. The couple celebrated their 44th wedding anniversary on Thursday surrounded by their loved ones, including their daughter Esha Deol. Here are some heartwarming moments from their special day: Hema Malini took Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .

BJP Candidate Ujjwal Nikam: Politics for Public Service, Not Personal Gain

Politics Isn't About Personal Gain, Asserts BJP Nominee Ujjwal Nikam:Ujjwal Nikam, the Bharatiya Janata Party's candidate for the Mumbai North Central Lok Sabha seat, emphasized his commitment to public service, stating he's not driven by personal ambitions in politics. Praising Prime Minister Narendra Modi for enhancing India's global standing, Nikam expressed his desire to contribute to Modi's vision. This marks a significant chapter in my life. Prime Minister Modi has tirelessly worked for the common people, elevating our nation's reputation worldwide. I aim to align with his vision and ensure our country isn't belittled on the global stage. My involvement in politics isn't for self-gain, Nikam asserted. Highlighting his career as a prosecutor, Nikam underscored his dedication to upholding justice. He clarified his resignation from cases he was prosecuting, including those related to the 1993 blasts, the 26/11 terror attacks, and the Aurangabad arms haul, ahead of filing his nomination for the Lok Sabha elections. However, he expressed willingness to resume prosecution if required. While I can no longer prosecute in these cases, I remain open to serving as a Special Public Prosecutor again if the government deems it necessary, Nikam stated. Congress Announces Candidates for Lok Sabha 2024, Rahul Gandhi to Contest from Rae Bareli Congress KL Sharma to Contest against BJP's Smriti Irani in Amethi

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Gave seats we won five times to partners for sake of alliance: Uddhav Thackeray

Addressing a rally in Sangli for his party candidate Chandrahar Patil, Uddhav Thackeray exhorted voters not to allow division of votes in the fight against autocracy

Supriya`s victory will reduce support for Modi by one MP in Parliament: Pawar

Campaigning on Thursday for Sule in Pune district`s Purandar tehsil, which comes under the Baramati Lok Sabha constituency, he also flayed the BJP over farmers` issues

Elgar Parishad-Maoist links case: DU professor Hany Babu withdraws bail plea in SC

NEW DELHI: Delhi University's associate professor Hany Babu on Friday withdrew from the Supreme Court his plea seeking bail in the Elgar Parishad-Maoist links case. A bench of Justices Bela Trivedi and Pankaj Mithal took note of the submission of of the lawyer appearing for Babu, who said five other co-accused have been granted bail in the case. The counsel for the petitioner states that there is a change in the circumstance and would not like to press the present petition and approach the high court, the bench noted. The top court had earlier sought a response from the Maharashtra government and the NIA on his plea against an order of the Bombay High Court which rejected his bail plea. The high court on September 19, 2022 had rejected the bail plea filed by Babu. The NIA, which is conducting a probe into the case, has accused Babu of being a co-conspirator in propagating Maoist activities and ideology on the instructions of leaders of the banned CPI (Maoist) organisation. Babu was arrested in July 2020 in the case and is currently lodged at the Taloja prison in Navi Mumbai. The case relates to alleged inflammatory speeches delivered at the Elgar Parishad conclave, held in Shaniwarwada in Pune on December 31, 2017, which police claimed triggered violence the next day near the Koregaon Bhima war memorial located on the city's outskirts. One person was killed and several others were injured in the violence. The case, in which over a dozen activists and academicians had been named accused, was initially probed by the Pune Police and later taken over by the NIA. Babu approached the HC in June this year, challenging an order of the special NIA court here which rejected his bail plea earlier this year. Babu, in his plea, had said the special court had erred in holding that there existed prima facie incriminating material against him. The NIA had opposed the bail plea, arguing Babu actively participated in activities to promote Naxalism and wanted to overthrow the government.

Akshay Oberoi joins Varun Dhawan, Janhvi Kapoor in 'Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari'

MUMBAI: Actor Akshay Oberoi has bagged a pivotal role in Varun Dhawan and Janhvi Kapoor-starrer 'Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari'. On being a part of the film, Akshay in a statement expressed his excitement, saying, Joining the cast of 'Sunny Sanskari ki Tulsi Kumari' is a fantastic opportunity. Working with such talented co-stars like Varun, Janhvi, and Sanya is incredibly exciting. I'm eager for audiences to enjoy the blend of humour and romance we're bringing to the screen. This film is set to be a memorable one! Written and directed by Shashank Khaitan, the film is produced by Karan Johar under his company Dharma Productions.. 'Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari' marks the third collaboration of Varun with Shashank after 'Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania' and 'Badrinath Ki Dulhania' and the second collaboration of Janhvi with the director after her debut film 'Dhadak'.The film also marks Varun and Jahnvi's second collaboration after their romantic drama film 'Bawaal'. Meanwhile, Akshay is basking in the success of 'Fighter', which was headlined by Hrithik Roshan, Anil Kapoor and Deepika Padukone. Siddharth Anand directed 'Fighter', which hit the theatres in January 2024. Akshay is also set to steal the show in the spy espionage film 'Two Zero One Four' alongside Jackie Shroff. The film is directed by Shravan Tiwari. In the film, Akshay will step into the role of a terrorist.

Nagarjuna Akkineni amps up curiosity in his 1st look from Kubera

Mumbai: The first look of Telugu superstar Nagarjuna Akkineni from the upcoming Sekhar Kammula-directorial Kubera has been unveiled. The first look made its way to the screens during the IPL match between Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Rajasthan Royals on Thursday. Here is my first look in#SekharKammulasKUBERAhttps://t.co/GtNpmjVCUW@dhanushkraja @iamRashmika @sekharkammula @jimSarbh @Daliptahil @ThisIsDSP @SVCLLP @amigoscreation @AdityaMusic @KuberaTheMovie #Kubera Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .

Murder in Mahim: Ashutosh Rana, Vijay Raaz in new psychological thriller series

Murder in Mahim trailer was released today. The psychological thriller series set in Mumbai stars Ashutosh Rana and Vijay Raaz in pivotal roles

Murder in Mahim trailer: Vijay Raaz, Ashutosh Rana hunt serial killer terrorising Mumbai's streets

Adapted from a critically acclaimed book by author Jerry Pinto, the series is set against the backdrop of a gruesome murder at Mahim station, and how Ashutosh Rana and Vijay Raaz get embroiled into the sinister investigation.

Maharashtra: Pilot injured as private helicopter tilts during landing in Raigad

Mumbai: The pilot of a helicopter was injured after it tilted during landing in Maharashtra's Raigad district on Friday, a police official said. The chopper was scheduled to pick Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sushma Andhare for a public rally in connection with the ongoing Lok Sabha polls, he said. The helicopter got tilted when the pilot tried to land on a makeshift helipad at Mahad around 9.30 am, he said. While the pilot suffered injuries, the helicopter's rotor blades got damaged in the incident, he said, citing preliminary findings.

A proper cricket tragic...: Ricky Ponting opens up on his son's love for the sport

A proper cricket tragic...: Ricky Ponting opens up on his son's love for the sport Delhi Capitals (DC) head coach and Australian cricket legend Ricky Ponting opened up on his son Fletcher's love for the sport and how he enjoys playing competitive cricket back in Australia and practice sessions with the Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise, which involves 20-30 throwdowns from his father. Ponting, who has been with the Capitals since 2018 as a head coach, said in an interview with ESPNCricinfo that his whole family has embraced the franchise over these years and travel to India to be along with them. Fletcher, nine years of age, who Ponting termed a proper cricket tragic, also travels with the team and has played some competitive cricket in Melbourne. He barely misses any practice session of DC and at the end of every session, he gets to hone his skills with his multi-time World Cup-winning father at the other end rolling over his arms for him. His bonding with the team started during the COVID-19 pandemic when he would play Playstation with the players and enjoy some breakfast and training with them. Our whole family has just really embraced the Delhi Capitals. We have been coming now for, guess, probably four or five years. They have been able to travel and be with the team. It probably all started to kick in when the whole IPL was in Mumbai [during the Covid-19 pandemic] and we lived in the bubble in the hotel, at the Taj, and for my kids and even Rianna [Ponting's wife] to be able to mix with the players and go and sit in the team room... Fletcher would go and play FIFA with them and sit on the PlayStation all day and have lunch and breakfast with the boys and then go to training, said Ponting. He is a proper cricket tragic now. He has just got to the age where he has played a couple of years of competitive cricket back in Melbourne. He just loves the game. He loves the team and gets a chance to hang out with the boys, and the boys look after him well. He's only missed a couple of training sessions since he's been here, but he will sit and watch and then he will just wait for his chance at the end of the day to put his pads on and go and face 20 or 30 throwdowns from me in the nets. Fletcher knows very well where he stands when it is cricket training. He gets nothing from me until the last ball is bowled and everyone has exited the net. So he sits and waits and then we go. He will honestly sit there for four hours and ask questions and talk with the boys and just wait for his turn. So he loves it, he concluded. Ponting said that even his daughters, Emmy and Matisse Ellie are invested in the franchise and just cannot wait to join the DC franchise every year. Even when we are at home, they sleep in this stuff [Capitals jerseys]. This is their pyjamas. Right through the year they are always just talking about the Delhi Capitals and can't wait to get back over there to the IPL, because what we've been able to do here is - and certainly we talk about it all the time - just really try and create one big family where everyone looks after each other and shares moments together. And my family's lucky to be a part of it, he added. The former Australian great admitted that it is good for him to have his family around, a privilege he could not enjoy during tours while playing the sport. But my family only know one way as well: they only know me around cricket and cricket teams. They have a really good understanding of when it is cricket time when it is Dad's turn to work, and when they can share a part of the day after I am done. As simple as that, said Ponting. I am lucky there that my wife has always been accepting of what comes with me being a player or me being a coach. We try and divide our time as well as we can, but, yeah, they know when it is Dad's turn to go to work, concluded Ponting. Coming to cricket, Ponting's franchise DC is at the sixth spot with five wins, six losses and 10 points. They lost their previous game to Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and will take on Rajasthan Royals (RR) at Delhi's Arun Jaitley Stadium on May 7. (ANI)

Sanjay Dutt drops throwback pics of mother Nargis on her 43rd death anniversary

Mumbai: On the 43rd death anniversary of Nargis Dutt Friday, actor Sanjay Dutt remembered his mother and shared that he holds her close in his heart and memories. Sanjay took to Instagram Friday morning and shared a motley of old pictures featuring him and his mother. The actor shared the pictures with the caption: Miss []

Not Kohli, this is the batter Gambhir feared the most as IPL captain

Before the Kolkata Knight Riders' IPL 2024 clash with the Mumbai Indians on Friday, Gautam Gambhir reminisced about his days as KKR captain, sharing insights on the batsman who caused him the most apprehension, even leading to restless nights. Gambhir is currently the mentor of KKR, who won IPL titles in 2012 and 2014 under Gambhir's captaincy.

Bharti Singh admitted to hospital in Mumbai, breaks down

Mumbai: Popular comedian Bharti Singh, known for her infectious laughter and witty humor in vlogs and shows, is making headlines and this time for a different reason. She has been admitted to Kokilaben Hospital in Mumbai after she suffered severe stomach pain. What seemed like a minor discomfort turned out to be a serious health Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .

Mumbai Resident Orders 310 Ice Creams In 45 Days From Swiggy As Temperatures Soar

Craving a chilled and sweet ice cream to beat the heat? You are not alone! Check out Swiggy's latest ice cream trends report for the past two months.

MI vs KKR, IPL 2024: Preview, Fantasy Picks, Pitch And Weather Reports

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These Adani group companies have received show-cause notices from Sebi; heres why

Six companies belonging to the Adani Group in Mumbai have been issued show-cause notices by Sebi for suspected breaches related to transactions with related parties and failure to comply with listing rules. The notices were issued following Sebi's investigation into allegations made by US-based Hindenburg Research.

Helicopter en route to pick up Shiv Sena leader tilts during landing in Raigad

The chopper was scheduled to pick Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sushma Andhare for a public rally in connection with the ongoing Lok Sabha polls

Big B showers praise on super constructed tunnel and no traffic on Mumbais coastal road

Shillong, May 3: Megastar Amitabh Bachchan reached his workplace in just 30 minutes from his residence in Juhu to Marine Drive. The actor then showered praise, remarking on the super constructed roads, tunnels, neat and clean construct, no traffic jams. Big B took to his blog and wrote: Yo! here before time for a very [] The post Big B showers praise on super constructed tunnel and no traffic on Mumbais coastal road appeared first on The Shillong Times .

There are some films I chase and some that I get completely by luck : Alaya F

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Jadeja Advocates Reshuffle: Should Kohli Open, Rohit Bat at Three?

Jadeja Advocates Reshuffle: Should Kohli Open, Rohit Bat at Three? Former all-rounder Ajay Jadeja believes that India skipper Rohit Sharma should push himself to the number three spot and promote Virat Kohli to the opening position during next month's T20 World Cup in the Americas. India announced their 15 for the marquee tournament earlier this week and will open their campaign against Ireland on June 5. ''For me, Virat Kohli opens. Who goes back? Rohit Sharma bats at three. He gets a little cushion and gets to understand the game, he has so much going on, in his mind as a captain,'' Jadeja told Jio Cinema. ''If you have Virat in your side, you know consistency is the one thing you will get, so, might as well use him. He's best at the top and the powerplay allows him to settle in,'' he added. Jadeja backed the selection of a currently off-colour Hardik Pandya in the squad, describing him as special. ''The spotlight is on him for obvious reasons. He's a special player, a rare commodity you find in our country where somebody bowls seam-up and can make it to the side with his batting,'' he said referring to the furore caused by his elevation to Mumbai Indians captaincy replacing Rohit. Pandya, who is enduring a poor run in the IPL, will be Rohit's deputy during the T20 World Cup. ''The selection has not been on form, there's no doubt about it. It depends on how you want to play. It's one of the things I look at this team and think they don't have many options. ''You have established players in the side, everybody is so solid with the numbers that they play at, and what stage they play. It will all depend on what Rohit thinks,'' Jadeja said.

Hina Khan shares no filter picture: Sleep deprived, exhausted, frustrated

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Nifty hits an all-time high

Mumbai, May 3: Equity benchmark indices climbed in early trade on Friday, with the Nifty reaching its fresh all-time peak, following a rally in shares of Bajaj Finance and positive trends from the US markets. The 30-share BSE Sensex jumped 470.92 points to 75,082.03 in early trade. The NSE Nifty climbed 139.5 points to hit [] The post Nifty hits an all-time high appeared first on Northlines .

Mumbai Indians take on formidable Kolkata Knight Riders in crucial IPL clash

Mumbai Indians Face Uphill Task Against Formidable Kolkata With the playoffs fast approaching, defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders will look to take another step closer to securing their spot by overcoming struggling Mumbai Indians in their next IPL clash. Kolkata currently occupy the second position on the points table having secured victory in six of [] The post Mumbai Indians take on formidable Kolkata Knight Riders in crucial IPL clash appeared first on Northlines .

Mumbai: NCB Arrests Two Persons with Mephedrone Worth Rs 75 Lakh

NCB arrested two persons allegedly with 500 grams of mephedrone in an operation carried out in Borivali and Mahim areas of Mumbai

Defective tongue rail caused derailment outside CSMT, says CR general manager

Yadav said he had ordered a study of the station yard to find a long term solution to the problem, including shifting a crossover point, to reduce a sharp curve of 7.5 degrees, since this causes the tongue rail to be replaced every month

Mira Rajput Kapoor looks royal in pastel-hued lehenga

Mira Rajput Kapoor looks royal in pastel-hued lehenga Shahid Kapoor's wife Mira Rajput Kapoor has established herself as a fashion diva over the years. She enjoys a huge fan base on social media especially for her immaculate fashion sense as she often flaunts some exquisite outfits. Her recent Instagram posts showed Mira giving her followers a glimpse of her showstopper look for Monica Shah and Karishma Swali's fashion show, which took place in Mumbai on Thursday night. She looked gorgeous in a pastel-hued royal lehenga with intricate embroidery all over it. Before hitting the runway, Mira on Thursday morning dished out some fitness goals with her hubby Shahid. She dropped a picture from their joint workout session. In the image, Mira, decked up in stylish gym wear, could be seen taking a mirror selfie. Shahid, being his goofy self, stood behind her and flexed his biceps. You complete me, Mira captioned the post, garnering netizens' praise. Reacting to the post, a fan commented, You both are so fit. Fit Jodi, another one wrote. Shahid and Mira got married on July 7, 2015, in an intimate wedding in Delhi. The duo had an arranged marriage. They are doting parents to daughter Misha and son Zain. Misha was born in 2016 while Shahid-Mira welcomed Zain in 2018. Speaking of Shahid's work projects, he was recently seen with Kriti Sanon in 'Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya'. The film also performed decently at the box office. Looking ahead, Kapoor's fans are eagerly awaiting his next project, 'Devaa,' directed by Rosshan Andrrews. Co-starring Pooja Hegde, the film is slated for a theatrical release on Dussehra this year. Fans are also waiting for him to announce the second part of his debut web series 'Farzi'. (ANI)

Nifty hits record peak in early trade; Bajaj Finance jumps 6 pc

Mumbai, May 3: Equity benchmark indices climbed in early trade on Friday, with the Nifty reaching its fresh all-time peak, following a rally in shares of Bajaj Finance and positive trends from the US markets. The 30-share BSE Sensex jumped 470.92 points to 75,082.03 in early trade. The NSE Nifty climbed 139.5 points to hit a record peak of 22,787.70. From the Sensex basket, Bajaj Finance jumped 6 per cent, while Bajaj Finserv climbed nearly 5 per cent. The Reserve [] The post Nifty hits record peak in early trade; Bajaj Finance jumps 6 pc appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Rupee jumps 9 paise to 83.37 against US dollar in early trade

MUMBAI, May 3: The rupee climbed 9 paise to 83.37 against the US dollar in early trade on Friday, tracking strong sentiment in the domestic equity markets and a weak American currency against major rivals overseas. Forex traders said the outflow of foreign funds and elevated level of crude oil prices, however, weighed on the Indian currency. At the interbank foreign exchange, the domestic unit opened strong at 83.40 and touched the intra-day peak of 83.36 against the greenback. The [] The post Rupee jumps 9 paise to 83.37 against US dollar in early trade appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

My bowling has not been upto the mark...: MI all-rounder Shepherd ahead of KKR clash

My bowling has not been upto the mark...: MI all-rounder Shepherd ahead of KKR clash Ahead of his side's Indian Premier League (IPL) game against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), Mumbai Indians (MI) all-rounder Romario Shepherd said that his bowling has not been up to the mark and he has been working to make it better. MI and KKR will be locking horns in a high-octane clash at Wankhede Stadium on Friday. KKR is at the second spot in the points table, with six wins and three losses, giving them 12 points. They won their previous clash against Delhi Capitals. MI is at the ninth spot with three wins and seven losses, giving them just six points. They lost their previous game to Lucknow Super Giants (LSG). Ahead of the game, Shepherd admitted that his bowling has been smashed all over the park and he is sweating it out in nets to make it better. My bowling has not been up to the mark in the tournament so far. So, whenever I get the next opportunity, I can bowl better because, you know, bowling has been going to our park, and, you know, myself is no exception, said Shepherd as quoted by MI's official website. The all-rounder has bowled 10 overs this season and hit for 129 runs. He has taken just one wicket so far in this tournament. You know, each place you go, you have to try and adapt as fast as possible. And, you know, you must have plans, said Shepherd on his bowling. That is why we have team meetings and analysts to analyse where we bowl each batter. Over here, you can mis-execute, execute, and also go for runs. So, sometimes, you cannot judge yourself based only on the run rate. You have to ask yourself if you did exactly what you wanted to do. The batter was better on the day, or if you were bowling, you know, wrong balls at wrong plans. So, I assess as quickly as possible and devise a plan, he concluded his point. Shepherd also said that the team at this point in the tournament, has to play with an aim to win and put the very idea of scoring points behind. We just have to play to win. That is how we play cricket: to win each game. So it does not matter how many points we can score, said Shepherd. The hard-hitting all-rounder returns to Wankhede, where he had smashed 32 runs in the final over against Delhi Capitals (DC). Asked if he could replicate it, Shepherd said, You know, 32 runs in one over is hard. And you will not get those 32 runs out every game. The expectation is high. So you set the bar high, and people expect you to go there and hit each ball for six and get a boundary and stuff like that. Unfortunately, in the game of cricket, that does not happen. And, you know, sometimes you've got to rock and roll with that, he added. Kolkata Knight Riders Squad: Philip Salt(w), Sunil Narine, Rinku Singh, Shreyas Iyer(c), Venkatesh Iyer, Andre Russell, Ramandeep Singh, Mitchell Starc, Vaibhav Arora, Harshit Rana, Varun Chakaravarthy, Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Suyash Sharma, Anukul Roy, Manish Pandey, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Dushmantha Chameera, Allah Ghazanfar, Sakib Hussain, Sherfane Rutherford, Chetan Sakariya, Nitish Rana, Srikar Bharat Mumbai Indians Squad: Ishan Kishan(w), Rohit Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya(c), Nehal Wadhera, Tim David, Mohammad Nabi, Gerald Coetzee, Piyush Chawla, Jasprit Bumrah, Nuwan Thushara, Naman Dhir, Shams Mulani, Dewald Brevis, Kumar Kartikeya, Luke Wood, Shreyas Gopal, Harvik Desai, Romario Shepherd, Arjun Tendulkar, Shivalik Sharma, Anshul Kamboj, Akash Madhwal, Kwena Maphaka. (ANI)

Nifty hits record peak in early trade; Bajaj Finance jumps 6 per cent

MUMBAI: Equity benchmark indices climbed in early trade on Friday, with the Nifty reaching its fresh all-time peak, following a rally in shares of Bajaj Finance and positive trends from the US markets. The 30-share BSE Sensex jumped 470.92 points to 75,082.03 in early trade. The NSE Nifty climbed 139.5 points to hit a record peak of 22,787.70. From the Sensex basket, Bajaj Finance jumped 6 per cent, while Bajaj Finserv climbed nearly 5 per cent. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has lifted restrictions on Bajaj Finance on sanctioning and disbursal of loans through eCOM and Insta EMI Card, the company said in a regulatory on Thursday. In November last year, the central bank had directed Bajaj Finance to stop sanction and disbursal of loans under its two lending products -- eCOM and Insta EMI Card -- due to the company's non-adherence to the extant provisions of digital lending guidelines. The removal of restrictions on Bajaj Finance's eCOM adds to the upbeat market sentiment. Investors are eagerly awaiting the US jobs report for April and keeping an eye on Q4 corporate earnings from India Inc, said Prashanth Tapse, Senior VP (Research), Mehta Equities Ltd. NTPC, ICICI Bank, Tata Steel and JSW Steel were the other major gainers. Bharti Airtel, Maruti, Asian Paints and Larsen & Toubro were among the laggards. In Asian markets, Seoul and Hong Kong were trading in the positive territory while Shanghai quoted lower. Wall Street ended with gains on Thursday. Global and domestic cues are positive for the markets. The decline in dollar index to 105.3, a correction in the US 10-year bond yield to around 4.5 per cent and Brent crude below USD 84 a barrel will further strengthen the bulls. The strong pillar of support for this market is the strong buying by DIIs facilitated by the sustained flow of funds, said V K Vijayakumar, Chief Investment Strategist, Geojit Financial Services. Global oil benchmark Brent crude climbed 0.33 per cent to USD 83.95 a barrel. Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) offloaded equities worth Rs 964.47 crore on Thursday, according to exchange data. The BSE benchmark climbed 128.33 points or 0.17 per cent to settle at 74,611.11 on Thursday. The NSE Nifty went up by 43.35 points or 0.19 per cent to 22,648.20.

A day after the T20 WC snub, Sandeep continues good works with Rajasthan

CHENNAI: The only thing you can control is your hard work and never give up attitude. Hours after the T20 World Cup snub, medium pacer Sandeep Sharma posted the message on Instagram on Wednesday. It's not that Sandeep, who had played only two T20Is for India that too was back in 2015, was dead sure of his selection for the marquee event. Already 30 plus, he has reached that stage of his career where such call-ups usually dry down. Despite the crude fact, hope remains and the bowler from Patiala (Punjab) too was hopeful. And why not? In his role as the death-overs specialist with the table toppers Rajasthan Royals, he had bowled one of the best spells of this season to date. He sent back Mumbai Indian batters one by one in Jaipur a few days ago bagging 5/18 from his four overs. He is also one of the three bowlers, who have claimed a five-wicket haul this season so far. The other two are Mumbai's Jasprit Bumrah and Yash Thakur of Lucknow Super Giants. What's more important is the fact that Sandeep has achieved all this while bowling with quite a good economy rate of 6.83 (by Thursday's match). Only Bumrah (6.40) and Liam Livingstone of Punjab Kings (6.22) have a better economy rate than Sandeep among the bowlers who have played five or more matches till Thursday. Given the responsibility assigned to him by the team last season, where he first went unsold before being picked up by the inaugural champions as a replacement player, Sandeep has been working mostly on slower bouncers and yorkers. Knuckle ball is another option, which he has been using efficiently. But it's not easy, especially for someone who loves to ball with the new ball in powerplays. ...the management had made it clear to me where I would be bowling majority of my overs so I worked mostly on slower bouncers and yorkers in the nets. I anyway knew I wouldn't be bowling much with the new ball because Boulty (Trent Boult) is a world-class bowler, one of the best in the world, the right-arm bowler had said after Rajasthan's last match against Lucknow. The ongoing season, however, did not startthe way Sandeep would have hoped. After the first two matches, a side strain kept him out of action for the next five matches. He returned with a bang with a Player of the Match winning performance against Mumbai. Against Lucknow, he remained economical thus making sure Rajasthan did not have to chase a target beyond 200.The good show continued on Thursday as Sandeep bowled miserly giving away 31 runs from his four overs and claimed the wicket of impact substitute and his Punjab teammate Amolpreet Singh. With others around him going for eight runs or more per over, he stuck to his plan and dried up the flow of runs at least for the first three overs he bowled. Travis Head's 44-ball 58 and Nitish Kumar Reddy's 76 off 42 apart from some late firworks from Heinrich Klaasen (42 off 19) meant SRH put up 201 runs on the board. Rajasthan agonisingly fell short by 1 run losing only the second match this season. A win would have been the cherry on the cake for Sandeep, who played his role to near perfection that too only a day after being ignored by the selectors, but it was not to be.

Early starts & options: Rohits gamble

CHENNAI: While India captain Rohit Sharma did not reveal much on what kind of combinations the team would play at the T20 World Cup, he made one thing clear. I definitely wanted four spinners, Sharma said at a press conference in Mumbai on Thursday. It has been one of the key debates since the squad for the global event, set to be played in the United States and West Indies, was announced on Monday. The Ajit Agarkar-led selection committee had named four frontline spinners Kuldeep Yadav, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel and Yuzvendra Chahal leaving out Rinku Singh, who was expected to play the finisher role. Sharma, while addressing the topic, said that he doesnt want to elaborate as other teams would be watching. The reason for four spinners is this, which Im not going to say in public. But I wanted four spinners for sure. With two of the spinners being allrounders who can bat, Axar and Jadeja, and two attacking spinners Kuldeep and Chahal it gives you the balance in the spin department. Based on the team composition of the opposition, we can decide what we want to play with. Weve played a lot of cricket there (Caribbean). We know what the conditions are like. With morning starts at 10-10.30 AM, theres a little bit of technical aspect involved in this, he said. Without trying to read too much, it seems like the predominant focus is on the latter stages of the tournament in West Indies despite India playing their entire league stage in the USA. India will travel to the Caribbean only for the Super8 games and knockouts. With things not clear how the conditions would be for day matches that begin at 10.30AM local time (8PM IST), Sharma wanted all the options available when it came to the spin department. After all, when India toured West Indies in 2023, they played three spinners in all five games. This is why someone like Rinku had to miss out. It (not picking Rinku) is probably the toughest thing we have had to discuss. He has done nothing wrong, not even Shubman Gill for that matter. It is not his fault that he missed out. Its about combinations, Agarkar explained. A couple of wrist spinners were included to give Rohit (Sharma) more options. There are two keepers, we needed an extra bowler. Its just unfortunate. Hes in the reserves, so that tells you how close he came into being in the 15. But at the end of the day, you can only pick 15 players in the squad, he added. If India do pick three spinners, whether they will be able to accommodate Shivam Dube whom they have picked for middle-overs hitting in the XI is another question. In the middle overs we wanted someone to come and play that role where he can play freely without worrying about who is bowling and who is not. We picked Shivam Dube based on the IPL and a few games before the IPL as well. But for him to feature in the XI, India may have to go with Jasprit Bumrah, Pandya, Dube and spinners sharing the load. The issue, though, is that Dube has bowled only obe over. Honestly, if we need Shivam to bowl a few overs, he will bowl a few overs. Hardik as well, he has been bowling regularly in the IPL. Whenever its been required, he has come and bowled. Like Ajit (Agarkar) said, hes come and played all the games, fitness wise, there are no issues. Rohit still has the option of asking for changes until May 25 if he and the selection committee feels so. But for now, Rohit has got the team he wanted. How far can they go? Only time will tell.

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Watch: When Rohit did KKR's 'mehman nawazi' at Wankhede

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Ajit Agarkar clarifies on KL Rahuls exclusion

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Death toll from heavy rains in southern Brazil jumps to 29

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