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Minor Girl Stalked After Online Payment to Auto Driver in Mira Road, Mumbai
Maharashtra, State

Minor Girl Stalked After Online Payment to Auto Driver in Mira Road, Mumbai

Mumbai: A disturbing incident in the Mira Road area of Mumbai has raised fresh concerns about online safety. A 17-year-old girl made an online payment via GPay to an auto-rickshaw driver after her ride on the night of November 23. Initially, everything appeared normal, but shortly afterward, the driver began sending inappropriate messages to the girl and even tracked her location. Stalking Begins After Online Transaction According to reports, after receiving the payment, the auto driver attempted to contact the girl repeatedly, even discovering her Instagram profile. He went as far as sending messages asking her to meet at a nearby garden. When the girl ignored him, he appeared near her building the next day, November 24, around 3 PM, prompting her friends to intervene online to conf...
Thick Smoke Fills the Sky as Massive Fire Breaks Out in Kurla West Warehouse, Mumbai
Maharashtra, State

Thick Smoke Fills the Sky as Massive Fire Breaks Out in Kurla West Warehouse, Mumbai

Mumbai: Panic erupted in the Kismat Nagar area of Kurla West on Thursday evening as a massive fire engulfed a warehouse, sending thick plumes of smoke billowing across the sky. The smoke spread to surrounding neighborhoods, visible from a distance, prompting an immediate response from the Mumbai Fire Brigade. Several fire trucks rushed to the scene, and teams worked relentlessly to control the blaze. According to fire officials, the fire was spreading rapidly. The teams quickly launched strategic cooling and containment operations to prevent the flames from reaching nearby buildings and shops. Despite the intensity of the fire, there have been no reports of injuries so far. Cause of Fire Still Unknown Authorities stated that the cause of the fire has not yet been determined. Inves...
Bombay High Court Questions Delay in Disha Salian Death Investigation
Maharashtra, State

Bombay High Court Questions Delay in Disha Salian Death Investigation

Mumbai: The Bombay High Court has raised serious questions over the prolonged police investigation into the death of celebrity manager Disha Salian, former manager of actor Sushant Singh Rajput. The bench asked authorities to clarify when the investigation will be completed. Disha Salian died in June 2020 after falling from the 14th floor of a building in Malad, Mumbai. The police initially registered the case as an accidental death. On Thursday, a bench comprising Justices Ajay Gadkari and R.R. Bhosale observed that five years have passed since Salian’s death. They emphasized that the investigation should determine whether her death was suicide or an unintentional homicide. The government lawyer, Manakuwar Deshmukh, told the court that the investigation is still ongoing. The bench q...
Mumbai Broker Fraud: 72-Year-Old Loses ₹35 Crore Over Four Years in Unauthorized Trading
Maharashtra, State

Mumbai Broker Fraud: 72-Year-Old Loses ₹35 Crore Over Four Years in Unauthorized Trading

Mumbai: A shocking financial scam has left 72-year-old Bharat Harkchand Shah reeling after discovering that he lost ₹35 crore over four years due to unauthorized trading by a brokerage firm. Shah, a resident of Matunga West, alleged that Glob Capital Market Limited misused his and his wife’s accounts, misleading them while conducting trades without consent. How the Scam Unfolded Shah, along with his wife, runs a low-cost guesthouse for cancer patients in Parel. After inheriting a stock portfolio following his father’s death in 1984, Shah had little experience in the stock market. In 2020, on a friend’s recommendation, he opened a Demat and trading account with Glob Capital Market Limited, transferring his inherited shares to it. Initially, company representatives regularly contact...
BJP Chief Aims to Preserve Alliance with Shiv Sena Until December 2 Amid Rift Speculations
Maharashtra, Politics, State

BJP Chief Aims to Preserve Alliance with Shiv Sena Until December 2 Amid Rift Speculations

Mumbai: Reports of tension between the BJP and Shiv Sena in Maharashtra have surfaced following allegations by Shiv Sena MLA Nilesh Rane that the BJP was attempting to influence voters through monetary incentives. Responding to the claims, Maharashtra BJP Chief Ravindra Chavan made a significant statement, asserting that he aims to maintain the alliance at least until December 2, ahead of the local body elections. Ravindra Chavan clarified that the BJP would respond to Nilesh Rane’s allegations at a later stage. The controversy erupted after Rane, a legislator from the Eknath Shinde faction of Shiv Sena, accused Chavan of distributing money in Sindhudurg district to sway voters prior to the upcoming elections for Kankavali Municipal Council and Malvan Nagar Panchayat. Interestingly, Nil...
Two Years Ago in Moscow: From Friendship to Marriage – Himachal Mountaineer Anjali Sharma Wins the Heart of Rwandan Engineer
Himachal Pradesh, State

Two Years Ago in Moscow: From Friendship to Marriage – Himachal Mountaineer Anjali Sharma Wins the Heart of Rwandan Engineer

Anjali Sharma, a renowned name in the world of mountaineering, has recently tied the knot, marking a beautiful union of two hearts from different countries. Known for her extraordinary feats, Anjali has set two world records by climbing mountains in traditional Gaddi attire and a saree, feats celebrated for their courage and uniqueness. A Cross-Cultural Love StoryThe journey of love began in Moscow, Russia, in 2023, when Anjali Sharma, the daring mountaineer from Himachal Pradesh, met Yves Kaziyuka, a civil engineer from Rwanda. Their initial friendship blossomed into love, culminating in a marriage conducted according to Indian traditions. The wedding ceremony beautifully reflected Indian culture and customs. Anjali’s personal journey has been inspiring; after the passing of her father...
Mountaineer Anjali Sharma Faces Racist Comments Online Over Husband’s Skin Color
Himachal Pradesh, State

Mountaineer Anjali Sharma Faces Racist Comments Online Over Husband’s Skin Color

Shimla: Mountaineer Anjali Sharma, from Himachal Pradesh, recently tied the knot with Rwandan civil engineer Yves Kajiyuka. However, instead of widespread celebration, their wedding video on social media has sparked a wave of racist and insensitive comments targeting her husband’s skin color. Social Media Backlash The video, shared on Twitter by Nikhil Saini, showcased the couple’s wedding at the Soldier’s Rest House in Dharamshala, highlighting Indian traditions beautifully blended with international customs. Saini praised the union, noting that “love truly knows no borders.” Unfortunately, some social media users responded with offensive remarks about Yves’s skin color. One comment suggested that girls from Himachal should ideally marry lighter-skinned men, while another crossed...
Major Accident Averted on Ratu Road, Ranchi: School Bus Driver Faints, Hits Pole; Children Safe
Jharkhand, State

Major Accident Averted on Ratu Road, Ranchi: School Bus Driver Faints, Hits Pole; Children Safe

Ranchi:** A major accident was narrowly avoided on Thursday on Ratu Road in Ranchi when a school bus driver suddenly lost consciousness while driving. The uncontrolled bus collided with an electric pole, damaging several two-wheelers parked along the road. Fortunately, all school children on board, as well as pedestrians nearby, escaped unharmed. Uncontrolled Bus Causes Chaos According to local residents, the bus swerved sharply, hitting multiple two-wheelers before coming to a halt after striking the pole. The incident occurred while the bus was carrying several schoolchildren. Passersby and locals immediately assisted the unconscious driver, removing him from the bus and sending him to the hospital for treatment. Police Contain the Situation The Sukhdev Nagar police team, alo...
Hemant Soren Government Completes One Year: Over 10,000 Youth to Receive Government Jobs; CM Says Welfare Schemes Now Reach Every Home
Jharkhand, Politics, State

Hemant Soren Government Completes One Year: Over 10,000 Youth to Receive Government Jobs; CM Says Welfare Schemes Now Reach Every Home

Ranchi:** The Jharkhand coalition government, led by Chief Minister Hemant Soren, is set to complete its first year in office on 28 November. To mark this milestone, a grand state-level ceremony will be held at Morhabadi Grounds in the state capital, where CM Hemant Soren will distribute appointment letters to over 10,000 young men and women. Earlier on Thursday, CM Soren paid tribute at Lukaiyatand (Nemra, Gola) on the 68th martyrdom day of Sobran Soren. Laying a wreath at the martyr’s statue, the CM praised the bravery of local youth who fearlessly stood up for the rights of indigenous and tribal communities against exploitation and injustice. Women Benefiting and Gaining Self-Reliance Highlighting the government’s initiatives, CM Soren said multiple welfare schemes are being im...
Cold Wave Hits Jharkhand: Simdega Records 5.7°C, Temperature Expected to Rise Over Next 5 Days
Jharkhand, State

Cold Wave Hits Jharkhand: Simdega Records 5.7°C, Temperature Expected to Rise Over Next 5 Days

Ranchi: A severe cold wave gripped Jharkhand on Thursday, with temperatures plunging across several regions. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), Simdega recorded the lowest minimum temperature in the state at 5.7°C, while the state’s average minimum temperature remained below 10°C. Temperature Across Districts The IMD reported that northern and north-eastern winds at lower atmospheric levels caused the temperature drop. Gumla and Khunti recorded minimum temperatures of 5°C and 6°C, respectively. Lohardaga and Hazaribagh registered 7.3°C and 7.5°C, while the state capital Ranchi recorded 8.5°C. Latehar and West Singhbhum recorded 8.2°C and 9°C, respectively. Forecast: Gradual Rise Expected Abhishek Anand, Deputy Director of the Ranchi Meteorological Centre, s...