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A goods train derailed between Kasara station and TGR-3 down line section in Maharashtra on the down main line, creating a disruption in the rail services in the region... [Read More]
10 December,2023 07:45 PM IST | Mumbai | Rajendra B. AklekarAfter consultant’s interim report say commuters should be sensitised to higher fares, passenger bodies hit back with alternative suggestion... [Read More]
09 December,2023 06:58 AM IST | Mumbai | Rajendra B. AklekarIn response to Central Railway’s plea to 350 city organisations to implement staggered timings to reduce load on trains, six have responded positively, saying they can pitch in, including postal department, BSE, BARC, and private players like Bajaj Electricals and IRB infrastructure... [Read More]
09 December,2023 06:55 AM IST | Mumbai | Rajendra B. AklekarThe Neral Matheran route fetched a total revenue of Rs. 2.36 crore for Central Railway, during the period from April to November 2023 ... [Read More]
08 December,2023 01:38 PM IST | Mumbai | Rajendra B. AklekarConsultant’s first interim report suggests phase-wise introduction of air-conditioned trains, starting with the fast corridor in around 18 months from now and will continue over ten years... [Read More]
08 December,2023 05:16 AM IST | Mumbai | Rajendra B. AklekarKegel refers to clench-and-release exercises meant to strengthen pelvic muscles. They play a crucial role in firming up the uterus, bladder, small intestine and rectum to prevent pelvic floor dysfunction... [Read More]
10 December,2023 07:22 PM ISTNamma Jaatre, organised by the Department of Kannada and Culture in partnership with Kadambari, is a cultural fiesta hosted at Ravindra Kalakshetra, Karnataka. This event aims to showcase the rich heritage and traditions of the region. Pics/ PTI... [Read More]
10 December,2023 05:27 PM ISTUnion Minister Piyush Goyal inaugurated the `One Bharat Sari Walkathon` in Mumbai, an event organised by the Ministry of Textiles. Its primary objective was to celebrate and promote India`s rich handloom Saree culture. Pics/Atul Kamble... [Read More]
10 December,2023 05:07 PM ISTFormer councilors of Mumbai`s Bhatwadi in Ghatkopar, Deepak Hande and Ashwini Hande, have officially joined the Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena, a move that was marked by a party induction ceremony in the presence of Chief Minister Shinde. Pics/CMO... [Read More]
10 December,2023 04:29 PM ISTChristmas 2023: The holiday season is just around the corner and excitement is in the air! Here are top 10 `90s movies to give you peak nostalgia... [Read More]
10 December,2023 01:03 PM ISTAs the first T20I between India and South Africa is just a few hours away, here is all you need to know about today`s clash (Pic: AFP/File Pic)... [Read More]
10 December,2023 11:58 AM ISTHave you ever wondered who`s considered the National Crush of India? This photo gallery reveals the top 10 stars who`ve become the heartthrobs of the nation due to their hard work and popularity.... [Read More]
10 December,2023 12:17 PM ISTFashion experts say flannel has solidified its status as a winter classic due to its exceptional combination of style, comfort, and warmth. Over the years the approach of having a flannel pair of clothing has changed from not just being a functional but also a fashionable part of people’s wardrobe... [Read More]
09 December,2023 11:14 PM ISTUnion Home Minister Amit Shah and Jammu & Kashmir National Conference Chief Farooq Abdullah engaged in a heated exchange on December 06 in the Parliament Winter Session over the Kashmir issue. Notably, Lok Sabha on Dec 06 passed two bills relating to Jammu and Kashmir namely the Jammu and Kashmir Reservation (Amendment) Bill and the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation (Amendment) Bill 2023. The Home Minister Amit Shah in his reply to the debate targeted the Congress and stated that the people suffered due to “two blunders” of India’s first Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru - declaring “premature ceasefire” and taking the issue to the United Nations. ... [Read More]
10 December,2023 06:00 PM ISTFormer Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has expressed intentions of normalising ties with India. While speaking to ticket aspirants of his party, Sharif called for improving ties with New Delhi. He also said that during his tenure as Prime Minister, two Indian PMs visited Pakistan. In 1999, former Indian PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee visited Pakistan just a few months before the Kargil War began. In the year 2015, PM Narendra Modi held a meeting with Nawaz in Pakistan during a surprise visit to the country. Nawaz Sharif also said that he was ousted by former military-chief of Pakistan, Pervez Musharraf for opposing Kargil War. Pakistan’s continuous attempts to infiltrate Indian territory with terrorists have been the reason for unfriendly relations. The 26/11 Mumbai Attacks left an unending outrage and pain amongst Indians. India-Pakistan ties nosedived after the abrogation of Article 370 in the year 2019.... [Read More]
10 December,2023 04:55 PM ISTAmid the ongoing Armenia - Azerbaijan conflict, Azerbaijan`s President, Ilham Aliyev, has vented his anger against India and France for supporting Armenia. Aliyev said in a press conference that “India and France are adding fuel to the war by providing dangerous weapons to Armenia.’ Azerbaijan`s President, Ilham Aliyev, has also called India and France instigators of war. Meanwhile, the situation remains tense between Azerbaijan and Armenia due to Nagorno Karabakh dispute. Both countries remain face-to-face regarding their rights in this area, however, Armenia had control over this mountainous area in the 1990s. Meanwhile, India has supplied Armenia with weapons worth close to half a billion dollars including the Pinaka Multi-Barrel Rocket Launcher anti-tank missiles, rockets, and ammunition.... [Read More]
10 December,2023 02:45 PM ISTOn September 21, Bharatiya Janata Party MP Tejasvi Surya reminded Lok Sabha of the contribution of the founder of Bhartiya Jana Sangh Syama Prasad Mookerjee in the leading scientific institutions of India. He attacked Congress by saying that the cosmos of the party starts with the first Prime Minister Jawahar Lal Nehru and ends with Rahul Gandhi.... [Read More]
10 December,2023 01:42 PM ISTIn a major breakthrough in the Sukhdev Singh Gogamedi Murder Case, the Crime Branch of the Delhi Police, detained three persons. Delhi Police carried out the operation jointly with Rajasthan Police and nabbed the accused on December 10 from Chandigarh. As per the police, the main accused, Rohit Rathore and Nitin Fauji, are also among those arrested. On Dec 5, Gogamedi was murdered by two shooters, Nitin Fauji and Rohit Rathod, in the living room of his residence. One of the assailants, Naveen Shekhawat, was killed at Gogamedi`s residence during the exchange of fire. Sukhdev Singh Gogamedi was the National President of the Rashtriya Rajput Karni Sena. Karni Sena activists held protests after the gruesome killing of Gogamedi.... [Read More]
10 December,2023 11:59 AM ISTMast Mein Rehne Ka | Director Vijay Maurya got together Jackie Shroff and Neena Gupta together for his slice-of-life film `Mast Mein Rehne Ka`. The cast and director share their experience of working together and their takeaways in an exclusive interview with mid-day.com. Watch the full interview for more details!... [Read More]
10 December,2023 10:00 AM ISTAspirants fame Abhilash Thapliyal joined Mid-day.com for its special segment Mumbai Meri Jaan where he spoke about how he moved to Mumbai after getting married to his wife. As per Abhilash, Mumbai is his `Jaan` because the people of the city are very humble irrespective of living a life full of `Gardi` (Rush) as they say in Mumbai. Abhilash gave out a list of food joints to try on Carter Road where the actor resides. He even spoke about his love for Bandstand where he frequently visits with his wife. He loves Mumbai`s culture and food. Abhilash narrated a special story from his life where he got Chole Bhature From Elco, Hill Road in Bandra for superstar Shah Rukh Khan. Watch the full video to learn more about Mumbai from the star and also the exciting story of a moment he shared with King Khan.... [Read More]
09 December,2023 06:23 PM ISTPM Modi has topped the list of most popular global leaders yet again with 76 pc approval rating. The latest approval rating was published by Morning Consult, a US-based decision intelligence company. Other world leaders are trailing behind Narendra Modi by a huge margin as per the latest survey. The second-highest approval rating is held by Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador at 66 percent. United States President Joe Biden and UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak remained absent from the top 5 popular leaders. US President Biden has a 37 pc approval rating, Canadian PM Trudeau stood at 31 pc, UK PM Sunak at 25 pc. While PM Modi has consistently secured the top position in global rankings for the past several years. PM Modi has also been lauded by global leaders and influencers for his impact and leadership. Recently, Russian President Putin heaped praises on PM Modi and said, he can’t be “forced or intimated”. Approval ratings have followed stunning victories of PM Modi-led BJP in 3 key state polls ahead of 2024 polls... [Read More]
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