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Return of The Satanic Verses: Time lag a reason for muted response?

How do you explain the lack of street protests and the silence of political groups as one of the most controversial books published in independent India?

Visually Impaired Doctor Booked for Molesting Colleague

She also alleged that when Dr Dengla became aware of her intention to file a plaint, she was transferred

Global terrorist Dawood throws a bash for his 69th birthday in Karachi

Party was not held at his residence near Clifton beach in Karachi, but in a heavily-fortified bungalow nearby

Shut abruptly, SoBo parking tower to restart from Jan 1

The BMC will resume operations of the 20-storey mechanical parking tower at Breach Candy, which was shut abruptly.

After delayed FIR, now action lags against four cops

DRUGS PLANTING CASE | Complainant was freed after incident's CCTV footage went viral; case filed more than 3 months after incident

Wine-food fest at Radio Club in Colaba

The Bombay Presidency Radio Club, Colaba, will hold a 'Radio Wine, Alcobev & Food Festival 2025' on January 11 (Saturday) and January 12 (Sunday) from 4pm to 11pm.

Blackmail case: Friend of key accused ends life

27-year-old victim was missing for 10 days; blames friend, an accused in sex racket case; his Aadhaar used to book lodges; suicide note says 'Sorry Mom and Dad'

Case against father, son for usurping gems worth ₹1.93cr

The Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC) police have registered an FIR against a father-son duo for allegedly cheating a diamond merchant of Rs1.93 crore.

Bad air throws wet blanket on chilly weather

Citizens unable to fully enjoy pleasant climes; city was covered in thick smog for past two days

Fake excise official issues 'liquor permits'

A man has been booked for allegedly impersonating a Maharashtra excise department agent and facilitating the issuance of counterfeit one-day liquor permits to the residents of a high-profile housing society in Andheri.

Accused of abetting AI pilot's suicide, boyfriend gets bail

The sessions court, on Friday, granted bail to Aditya Pandit, 27, booked for abetment of suicide of Air India pilot, Srishti Tuli.

Hotel booking rates vary on iPhone, android

In a startling finding, The Free Press Journal discovered that the price of several hotel rooms visible on apps were at great variance depending on the device. The rates were higher, with instances of Rs3,000 hike, on iPhone as compared to android devices.

3 HIT WHILE CROSSING RLY TRACKS, TWO DEAD

A tragic incident occurred near Palghar railway station on Friday night when three individuals were hit by the Mumbai Central-Jaipur Superfast Express (12955), while they were crossing the tracks. The accident took place at around 8:30 PM, resulting in the deaths of two persons, while one was critically injured.

Suzuki, 1st to bet on India, dead

Osamu Suzuki, the man who bet on India when no one else believed in having a viable automobile company in the country, has died at the age of 94.

Speeding tempo kills 1 in bazaar

In a tragic incident at Chirag Nagar in Machhi Market, Ghatkopar, a speeding tempo ploughed into 5 to 6 pedestrians, resulting in the death of a woman and injuries to five others.

NIA cop to pay ₹5 L for human rights violation

The Maharashtra State Human Rights Commission (SHRC) has found the former Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Zone IX, Mumbai, Manjunath Singe, guilty of violating the human rights of a complainant, Basab Biraja Paul, 55, a Bandra resident.

Navi Mumbai 1st landing on Sunday

The Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA) will witness its first commercial landing on its southern runway with an Indigo A320 aircraft scheduled to touch down on Sunday, December 29, 2024.

Pay through the nose for entry to New Year bashes

On the heels of Christmas, a celebration filled with love and kindness, comes New Year's eve, packed with events featuring music, thrill and excitement, with around 164 events listed in the city to usher in 2025.

Man booked for shouting 'Jai Shri Ram' in church

Meghalaya Police have registered a case against a man for hurting the religious sentiments of people by trespassing inside a church and shouting 'Jai Shri Ram' at its altar in East Khasi Hills district, an officer said on Friday.

Netas won't let MS rest in peace

In the hours leading up to the cremation of Dr. Manmohan Singh, before his mortal remains are consigned to flames, an unsavory controversy has reared its head.

Finally, good riddance to 26/11 plotter Makki

Mumbai terror attack plotter and the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) designated global terrorist Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) deputy chief Hafiz Abdul Rahman Makki died on Friday after suspected heart attack in Lahore hospital.

No respite for Kohli

The West Australian newspaper brutally mocked Virat Kohli on Friday morning, dubbing the India cricket great as 'Clown Kohli' in the wake of his bumping incident.

Re fall: A warning or opportunity in guise?

The Indian Rupee's recent decline, breaching the psychological barrier of 85 against the US dollar, has raised concerns. On December 27, 2024, the Rupee hit a historic low of 85.8075 per dollar, marking its steepest single-day decline in nearly seven months. While the currency's fall has been significant, it is essential to view this in the broader context of global economic trends.

*138 farmers commit suicide in 11 months in Nanded

As many as 138 farmers in the Nanded district committed suicides in the past 11 months due to various reasons, including poor yield, natural calamities and the burden of debts. Still, the series of farmers’ suicides continues in the district.

Virat Could Have Avoided Tiff With Konstas

Aus Media Feels Kohli Got Away Lightly

Tiger Shroff joins Salman as brand ambassador

KHO-KHO WORLD CUP FROM JAN 13

Bid for Olympics, mess in IOA, sports bill

Recap of Sports Arena in 2024

Farewell, Gentleman Prime Minister

DR MANMOHAN SINGH PASSES AWAY AT 92

Saiyami's dream trip

Ghoomer actress lives out her childhood fantasies in Australia

Preity Zinta's holiday bliss

Actress posted a series of adorable photos featuring her twin children and husband