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Canada moves to revoke Tahawwur Rana's citizenship; terror charges not cited
Politics1d ago

Canada moves to revoke Tahawwur Rana's citizenship; terror charges not cited

The Canadian government has begun the process to revoke the citizenship of Tahawwur Rana, a Pakistan-born businessman currently facing trial in India for allegedly helping plan the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks that killed 166 people. Canadian authorities have clarified that the move is not linked to terrorism charges but to alleged misrepresentation in his citizenship application.

Drives me crazy: Mumbai residents plead for respite from ‘musical road’
EnvironmentThe Guardian1d ago

Drives me crazy: Mumbai residents plead for respite from ‘musical road’

Motorway stretch plays music as a safety feature but those close to it say ‘intrusive’ noise is constant and distressing Residents of one of India’s most upmarket neighbourhoods say the country’s first “musical road” has turned their daily lives into a nightmare soundtrack. A stretch of Mumbai’s recently opened Coastal Road seafront expressway has been engineered to play the pulsating Oscar-winning tune Jai Ho from the movie Slumdog Millionaire when vehicles drive on it at lower speeds. Cont...

BJP protests nationwide in response to Congress' 'topless' AI Summit protest
PoliticsNYTTimes of India3d ago2 sources

BJP protests nationwide in response to Congress' 'topless' AI Summit protest

BJP staged nationwide protests after Indian Youth Congress workers disrupted the India AI Impact Summit, displaying slogans against PM Modi. Four IYC leaders were arrested. BJP workers also showed black flags to Rahul Gandhi in Mumbai, accusing the Congress of an 'anti-national' act and demanding an apology for the 'shameful' summit disruption.

Sporthindu11h ago

Mumbai, Rajasthan start strong in 72 The League

In another match, Rajasthan Regals started off well to finish the day unbeaten against the Kolkata Classics, winning both their singles games and the foursomes before Akshay Sharma and Jairaj Singh Sa

How political tensions between India and Pakistan might make their way into English cricket
SportYahoo1d ago

How political tensions between India and Pakistan might make their way into English cricket

Geopolitical tensions between India and Pakistan might be spilling over into English cricket. Four of the eight franchises in England's newest cricket competition — The Hundred — are at least part-owned by Indian investors who also control teams in the Indian Premier League (IPL). No Pakistan player has featured in the IPL since the Mumbai terror attacks in 2008, and the BBC reported last week that the IPL-owned franchises in The Hundred — Manchester Super Giants, MI London, Southern Brave ...

Mumbai Faces Worsening Air Quality Crisis
Environmentindian-express22h ago

Mumbai Faces Worsening Air Quality Crisis

Actress Saiyami Kher highlights Mumbai's deteriorating Air Quality Index (AQI), comparing the current air crisis to fears experienced during the pandemic, stating that the air itself could be deadly.

After BMC setback, Raj Thackeray meets Eknath Shinde amid MNS unease
PoliticsTimes of India6d ago

After BMC setback, Raj Thackeray meets Eknath Shinde amid MNS unease

Maharashtra Navnirman Sena chief Raj Thackeray met Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde in Mumbai, marking their first interaction since the BMC elections. The meeting, which covered various issues, follows MNS's support for Shinde's Shiv Sena in Kalyan-Dombivli and Shinde's praise for Thackeray's broader perspective in decision-making.

Salman Khan's father Salim Khan diagonsed with a blood clot: Report
CultureTimes of India7d ago

Salman Khan's father Salim Khan diagonsed with a blood clot: Report

Veteran screenwriter Salim Khan was admitted to Lilavati Hospital in Mumbai after feeling unwell. He was reportedly taken to the ICU, with family members including Salman Khan present. Latest reports indicate he has been diagnosed with a blood clot and his vital signs are stable. Further updates are awaited.

Priya Mani, Mohit Raina to Star in Indo-U.S. Immigrant Family Drama for Red Bison, Azure Entertainment (EXCLUSIVE)
Culturevariety8d ago

Priya Mani, Mohit Raina to Star in Indo-U.S. Immigrant Family Drama for Red Bison, Azure Entertainment (EXCLUSIVE)

U.S.-based Red Bison Productions has partnered with Mumbai’s Azure Entertainment on a cross-border feature film marking the Indian company’s inaugural Hollywood collaboration. Harsh Mahadeshwar is writing and directing the currently untitled project, which centers on the true story of an immigrant family’s experience navigating cultural identity and belonging in America. Indian National Film Award-winning actor […]

Watch: Drunk man naps on track as train stops inches away
CultureTimes of India8d ago

Watch: Drunk man naps on track as train stops inches away

A man, reportedly intoxicated, was found sleeping on a railway track at Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus, halting Harbour Line services and delaying thousands of commuters. The incident, captured in a viral video, saw the train stop just in time, preventing a tragedy. Operations resumed after the man was safely removed.