In a tragic incident in Mumbai's Worli area on July 7, a woman lost her life in a hit-and-run accident involving a luxury BMW and a motorcycle. The victim, identified as Kaveri Nakhwa (45) from Worli Koliwada, was riding with her husband when the car collided with their bike. Her husband sustained injuries and is currently hospitalized. The Worli Police recovered the BMW from Bandra and have registered a case against two individuals who were in the car during the incident. Mihir Shah, allegedly driving the car, and Rajesh Shah, his father and a leader of Shiv Sena in Palghar district, are involved in the case. Rajesh Shah has been detained, while Mihir Shah is currently absconding.
08 July,2024 12:20 PM IST
Mumbai city experienced intense rainfall, with over 300 mm recorded in six hours from 1 am to 7 am on July 08, as reported by the BMC. Due to the heavy rains, Mumbai witnessed massive Waterlogging in many parts of the city. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for parts of central Maharashtra on July 7 and 8. Maharashtra is likely to see very heavy rainfall over the next five days. The heavy rain also led to the cancellation of some trains by the Central Railways. The BMC assured that all its departments are actively working to manage the situation. They also urged residents not to spread or trust rumors. The city's civic body emphasized the ongoing efforts to address any issues caused by the rainfall and advised everyone to stay informed through official channels for accurate updates.
08 July,2024 11:43 AM IST
On July 07, the death toll from the Surat building collapse reached three as rescue teams from SDRF and NDRF recovered bodies from the debris. Despite ongoing efforts, 6-7 individuals are feared trapped under the rubble. The six-storey building, located in Gujarat's Sachin area, collapsed on July 06. Of the building's 30 flats, 4-5 were occupied while the remainder were vacant during the incident. Rescue operations continue unabated as authorities work tirelessly to locate and extricate those still missing, highlighting the urgent need for swift and effective response in such devastating emergencies.
07 July,2024 12:37 PM IST
The flood situation in Assam's Barpeta district is still grim, as over 1.35 lakh people have been affected. Many flood-affected people have been forced to live along with domestic animals on higher lands after the flood waters inundated their houses. Assam floods over the past month has resulted in the loss of life, extensive damage to infrastructure, road closures, crop destruction, and livestock loss. Approximately 500 families live in the Rowmari Pathar area, and most have lost their lands and homes due to erosion and flood problems. The current flood has affected nearly 140,000 people and submerged 179 villages in the district.
06 July,2024 05:55 PM IST
Nita Ambani was moved to tears as she congratulated Indian Cricket Team heroes and Men’s World Cup winners Rohit Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav, and Hardik Pandya at Anant-Radhika’s Sangeet Ceremony. Guests celebrated the moment together, waving their hands to the inspiring tune of "Lehra Do" while congratulating the players on their tremendous victory. Mukesh Ambani took a nostalgic trip down memory lane as he offered his heartfelt congratulations to the champions. Before the sangeet ceremony, the winners joined Nita and Mukesh Ambani in a prayer to the deities, adding a spiritual touch to the evening’s festivities.
06 July,2024 05:28 PM IST
Anant-Radhika’s sangeet ceremony was a star-studded spectacle with electrifying dance performances by Bollywood stars. From Mukesh Ambani to Ranveer Singh, Salman Khan, Ranbir Kapoor-Alia Bhatt, Janhvi Kapoor, and even Orry, everyone delivered power-packed performances. The event also featured a heartfelt appreciation ceremony for Indian Cricket Team heroes and Men’s World Cup winners Rohit Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav and Hardik Pandya. The night reached a fever pitch as everyone hit the dance floor, grooving to the beats of Karan Aujla and Badshah. To top it all off, Justin Bieber took us on a nostalgic journey with his unforgettable performance.
06 July,2024 05:03 PM IST
After Maharashtra govt announced Rs 11 crore prize money for the Indian Cricket Team, Maharashtra Assembly LoP Vijay Wadettiwar questioned the government and asked “what was the need” and said that law and order of the state have gone out of control. “... In the last 4 months, 1068 farmers have committed suicide. It would have been good had they given money to the distressed farmers. They gave such a huge sum to the Indian Cricket Team, what was the need?... Team India played for the country and not themselves, this is why the streets were flooded to welcome them... The future of youth is in danger, the farmers are in distress and they are giving away huge sums of money... Maharashtra is already under a debt of Rs 7.92 lakh crores and they are going to spend another Rs 1 lakh crore for the Ladli Bahan Yojana... Law and order of the state have gone out of control... The youth has been put at risk because of drugs... They are busy bringing in money and forming governments...” said Vijay Wadettiwar.
06 July,2024 04:45 PM IST
Indian cricketer Kuldeep Yadav received a grand welcome in Kanpur as he returned to his hometown on July 6. Supporters gathered to greet him, and he remarked that the World Cup belongs to the Indian fans even more than to the players.
06 July,2024 04:09 PM IST
India's stalwart batter, Virat Kohli, disclosed that he wasn't confident about delivering a performance in the T20 World Cup final in Barbados. Before the final, in seven matches, Kohli, with all his experience, struggled to find that elusive purple patch and put together a string of performances that he enjoyed in the Indian Premier League. Before the final, he could only muster up just 75 runs at an average of 10.71, which was well below the standards that he had set over the years. But in the final against South Africa, when the Indian team needed him the most, Kohli tapped into his prime and brought the best out of himself, proving that 'form is temporary and class is permanent'.
06 July,2024 01:37 PM IST
On July 4, PM Modi had a candid conversation with Team India after their T20 World Cup win. He asked Indian captain Rohit Sharma why he ate pitch soil in Barbados. Rohit explained that he wanted to keep the winning memory, as the pitch was significant for their victory. Rohit also shared their hard work and near misses in previous World Cups. PM Modi jokingly inquired about Rohit's victory ‘Robot-Dance’ while receiving the trophy, asking if it was Chahal’s idea.
06 July,2024 01:37 PM ISTADVERTISEMENT
