Sir Vivian Richards’ currency note in Antigua and other honours for iconic sportspersons... [Read More]
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17 January,2025 01:10 PM ISTA special screening of Raveena Tandon`s daughter Rasha and Ajay Devgn`s nephew Aaman Devgan`s debut film was hosted at Juhu PVR. The star-studded screening was attended by several celebrities. Here`s a look at who all attended the screening.... [Read More]
17 January,2025 01:33 PM ISTBased on up-to-date information by Bandra Crime Branch officers regarding the attack on actor Saif Ali Khan, mid-day reconstructs the shocking events that rocked Bandra on Thursday. (Story by Team Mid-day, Illustrations/Uday Mohite)... [Read More]
17 January,2025 12:10 PM ISTPresident Droupadi Murmu hosted Singapore`s President Tharman Shanmugaratnam at Rashtrapati Bhavan on January 17. A grand banquet was organised in honour of President Tharman, with several prominent Indian leaders in attendance, including Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, and Union Minister Piyush Goyal. (PICS/PTI) ... [Read More]
17 January,2025 10:19 AM ISTRahul Gandhi visited AIIMS in Delhi on January 17 to meet patients waiting for treatment. The Congress MP interacted with the patients and listened to their concerns about medical treatment. (PICS/PTI) ... [Read More]
17 January,2025 10:11 AM ISTMumbai Police on Thursday launched a probe into the attack on Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan at his Bandra residence. Pics/PTI... [Read More]
16 January,2025 11:23 PM ISTFormer England batting maestro Kevin Pietersen has thrown his hat into the ring to become the batting coach for the Indian men’s cricket team under the stewardship of head coach Gautam Gambhir (Pic: AFP)... [Read More]
16 January,2025 04:39 PM ISTAs the welcome nip in the air brings a smile to winter-longing Mumbaikars, we help you complete the perfect frame with a curation of some of the best places to pick your favourite cup of hot chocolate. (Story by Evita Roche) (Pics Courtesy: Instagram)... [Read More]
16 January,2025 03:32 PM ISTA special screening was held in Mumbai for the debut film of Raveena Tandon`s daughter, Rasha Thadani, and Ajay Devgn`s nephew, Aaman Devgn, titled `Azaad.` The entire cast and crew gathered for the event, including Ajay Devgn, Aaman, Rasha, Diana Penty, Mohit Malik, and more, all posing together on the red carpet. The evening also saw a star-studded turnout with celebrities like Ayushmann Khurrana, Orry, Tamannaah Bhatia, Maniesh Paul, and Sonali Bendre in attendance. The highlight of the night was a heartwarming moment when Kajol posed with her nephew, Aaman Devgn, showcasing their close family bond... [Read More]
17 January,2025 05:08 PM ISTOn January 17, 2025, President Droupadi Murmu presented the prestigious Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award to distinguished athletes: D. Gukesh, Manu Bhaker, Harmanpreet Singh, and Praveen Kumar. D. Gukesh achieved a historic milestone earlier this month in December 2025 by defeating China’s Ding Liren in the final and decisive 14th game of the FIDE World Championship held in Singapore. Manu Bhaker etched her name in history at the 2024 Paris Olympics by securing two bronze medals, cementing her position as one of India’s finest athletes.The other two honorees included men’s hockey team captain Harmanpreet Singh and Paralympic gold medalist high jumper Praveen Kumar. Harmanpreet contributed to India’s success by helping the national team clinch bronze medals at both the Tokyo and Paris Olympics. Meanwhile, Praveen Kumar, who was born with a shorter left leg, upgraded his silver medal from the Tokyo Games to a gold at last year’s Paris Paralympics. Additionally, 32 athletes were recognized with the Arjuna Award during the ceremony held at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Friday.... [Read More]
17 January,2025 04:42 PM ISTAfter the attempted burglary at Saif Ali Khan`s home that left the actor deeply injured, Bandra Crime Branch officers revealed important details about the incident. Based on the incident, Mid-day reconstructs the shocking events that rocked Bandra on Thursday. Bollywood star Saif Ali Khan was attacked by a thief who broke into his home around 2 am on Thursday. The actor has been hospitalized at Mumbai’s Lilavati Hospital where he underwent a surgery. The incident occurred at Bandra`s Satguru Sharan apartment on the 12th floor, when Saif was sleeping at home with his family. ... [Read More]
17 January,2025 01:51 PM ISTBollywood star Kangana Ranaut hosted a special screening of her film `Emergency` for Maharashtra`s Chief Minister, Devendra Fadnavis. During the screening, Fadnavis praised the film for its powerful message and its significant portrayal of Indian political history. He commended Kangana for her directorial skills, highlighting how she effectively presented the events surrounding this crucial chapter of India`s past. The Chief Minister also addressed Saif Ali Khan`s tragic stabbing incident too. ... [Read More]
16 January,2025 06:05 PM ISTPresident of Singapore, Tharman Shanmugaratnam, received a ceremonial welcome at the Rashtrapati Bhavan in India. He expressed gratitude for India`s early recognition of Singapore`s independence in 1965, marking the start of a growing partnership between the two nations. Shanmugaratnam highlighted the strong business ties, with Singapore being India`s largest investor for many years. He also mentioned the strong defense and skilling collaborations. The two countries are now entering a new phase, with their relationship upgraded to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership during Indian Prime Minister Modi`s visit to Singapore in September 2024. The leaders are exploring new initiatives to deepen the already active partnership across various sectors.... [Read More]
16 January,2025 12:02 PM ISTOn January 15, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Sri Sri Radha Madanmohanji ISKCON temple in Navi Mumbai. During the event, he paid his respects to Srila Prabhupada, the founder of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON), and took part in the traditional blowing of the conch shell. The temple is dedicated to Lord Krishna and Radha, with a focus on spreading spiritual teachings. The ceremony was attended by devotees and dignitaries, and PM Modi praised the efforts of ISKCON in promoting Indian culture and values worldwide. This temple will serve as a center for devotion, cultural activities, and community service.... [Read More]
16 January,2025 10:45 AM ISTPrime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Mumbai on January 15 to commission three major naval combatants—INS Surat, INS Nilgiri, and INS Vaghsheer—at the Naval Dockyard, strengthening India’s maritime capabilities. This marks a key step in India’s goal to become a global leader in defence manufacturing. In the afternoon, PM Modi will meet Mahayuti MLAs at INS Angre and guide them on party matters. Later, he will inaugurate the Sri Sri Radha Madanmohanji Temple in Kharghar, Navi Mumbai, an ISKCON project. Maharashtra Deputy CM Eknath Shinde praised the PM for his continuous support, attributing the government’s success and overwhelming public mandate to his leadership, and highlighted discussions on upcoming local body elections.... [Read More]
15 January,2025 11:06 AM ISTCongress leader Rahul Gandhi, speaking at a rally in Seelampur, criticized Prime Minister Modi and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal for not supporting a caste census. He said both leaders ignore the needs of backward communities, Dalits, tribals, and minorities by not addressing the issue. Gandhi urged the public to question Modi and Kejriwal about their stance on the caste census. He assured the people that if Congress forms the government in Delhi, they will conduct a caste census in the capital. Gandhi emphasized that this census would help ensure the rights and welfare of the backward communities, which he believes Modi and Kejriwal are neglecting. ... [Read More]
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