<p>Mumbai has been declared as India's most "forgetful" city, as per&nbsp;Uber's Lost and Found Index 2020 --&nbsp;followed by Kolkata and Allahabad.</p>

<p>The list is an annual database compiled by the company, based on what passengers in different countries leave behind in Uber's taxis.</p>

<p>The company published its&nbsp;fourth list published this week.</p>

<p><strong>Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/uber-cuts-losses-from-eats-business-in-india-with-sale-to-zomato-275892">Uber cuts losses from Eats business in India with sale to Zomato</a></strong></p>

<p>Delhi was ranked fourth among the ten most forgetful cities, followed by Bangalore at number five.</p>

<p>The items which were left behind the most were mobile phones, followed by wallet and keys. The list of the top 20 most unique lost items also includes mangoes, safari suits, brooms, military shoes and copies of Becoming, Michelle Obama's memoir.</p>

<p><strong>Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/business-%26-economy/uber-launches-new-partner-app-in-india-129815?amp">Uber launches new partner app in India</a></strong></p>

<p>Uber found August 3, 2019 to be the "most forgetful" day in its survey. Thursdays and Fridays were the most "forgetful" days of the week, and afternoons - between 1 pm&nbsp;and 3 pm - are the most likely hours when people lose things.</p>


Mumbai has been declared as India's most "forgetful" city, as per Uber's Lost and Found Index 2020 -- followed by Kolkata and Allahabad. The list is an annual database compiled by the company, based on what passengers in different countries leave behind in Uber's taxis.

Mumbai has been declared as India's most "forgetful" city, as per Uber's Lost and Found Index 2020 -- followed by Kolkata and Allahabad. The list is an annual database compiled by the company, based on what passengers in different countries leave behind in Uber's taxis. The company published its fourth list published this week. Also read: Uber cuts losses from Eats business in India with sale to Zomato Delhi was ranked fourth among the ten most forgetful cities, followed by Bangalore at number five. The items which were left behind the most were mobile phones, followed by wallet and keys. The list of the top 20 most unique lost items also includes mangoes, safari suits, brooms, military shoes and copies of Becoming, Michelle Obama's memoir. Also read: Uber launches new partner app in India Uber found August 3, 2019 to be the "most forgetful" day in its survey. Thursdays and Fridays were the most "forgetful" days of the week, and afternoons - between 1 pm and 3 pm - are the most likely hours when people lose things.

Mumbai is India's most 'forgetful' city, says Uber

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<span style="font-family:verdana,helvetica,sans;font-size:12px;text-align:left;display:inline!important">Singh, a 1988-batch officer and former Thane Police Commissioner, replaces Sanjay Barve, who retires on Saturday.</span></div>

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<span style="font-family:verdana,helvetica,sans;font-size:12px;text-align:left;display:inline!important">Before being appointed as the Mumbai police chief, Singh was posted as the Director General (DG) of the Maharashtra Anti Corruption Bureau (ACB).</span></div>

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<span style="font-family:verdana,helvetica,sans;font-size:12px;text-align:left;display:inline!important">In December last year, the ACB headed by Param Bir Singh had given a clean chit to NCP leader Ajit Pawar, who is currently the state deputy chief minister, in connection with alleged scam involving 12 Vidarbha Irrigation Development Corporation (VIDC) projects.</span></div>

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<span style="font-family:verdana,helvetica,sans;font-size:12px;text-align:left;display:inline!important">In the past, Param Bir Singh had held several key positions in the police department. He had served as Thane police commissioner, DCP in several important zones in Mumbai, and Superintendent of Police (SP) of Chandrapur and Bhandara districts, a statement said.</span></div>

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<span style="font-family:verdana,helvetica,sans;font-size:12px;text-align:left;display:inline!important">In a video message posted on Twitter, state Home Minister Anil Deshmukh said, "Mumbai police commissioner Sanjay Barve is retiring today. Singh has been named as his successor. This announcement has been made after discussion with the honourable chief minister."</span></div>

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<span style="font-family:verdana,helvetica,sans;font-size:12px;text-align:left;display:inline!important">Earlier in the day, outgoing Mumbai police commissioner Sanjay Barve was given a farewell by his colleagues at Naigaon police headquarters here.</span><br style="font-family:verdana,helvetica,sans;font-size:12px;text-align:left" />
<span style="font-family:verdana,helvetica,sans;font-size:12px;text-align:left;display:inline!important">Barve, who had taken charge as the commissioner in February last year, had got two extensions, first in August and then in November.&nbsp;</span></div>

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The Maharashtra government on Saturday appointed Senior IPS Officer Param Bir Singh as the new Police Commissioner of Mumbai. Singh, a 1988-batch officer and former Thane Police Commissioner, replaces Sanjay Barve, who retires on Saturday.

The Maharashtra government on Saturday appointed Senior IPS Officer Param Bir Singh as the new Police Commissioner of Mumbai. Singh, a 1988-batch officer and former Thane Police Commissioner, replaces Sanjay Barve, who retires on Saturday. Before being appointed as the Mumbai police chief, Singh was posted as the Director General (DG) of the Maharashtra Anti Corruption Bureau (ACB). Also read: Coronavirus: Mumbai airport starts screening passengers arriving from Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam and Nepal Bipin K Singh, the Additional Director General (ADG) of the ACB, has now been given the additional charge as the DG of the anti-graft agency. A 1990-batch IPS officer, Bipin Singh has been awarded President Police Medal. In December last year, the ACB headed by Param Bir Singh had given a clean chit to NCP leader Ajit Pawar, who is currently the state deputy chief minister, in connection with alleged scam involving 12 Vidarbha Irrigation Development Corporation (VIDC) projects. In the past, Param Bir Singh had held several key positions in the police department. He had served as Thane police commissioner, DCP in several important zones in Mumbai, and Superintendent of Police (SP) of Chandrapur and Bhandara districts, a statement said. Also see: Rupee plunges 63 paise to nearly 6-month low as COVID-19 spreads around globe He had also served as the Additional Director General of Police (Law and Order) in the state, it added. In a video message posted on Twitter, state Home Minister Anil Deshmukh said, "Mumbai police commissioner Sanjay Barve is retiring today. Singh has been named as his successor. This announcement has been made after discussion with the honourable chief minister." Earlier in the day, outgoing Mumbai police commissioner Sanjay Barve was given a farewell by his colleagues at Naigaon police headquarters here. Barve, who had taken charge as the commissioner in February last year, had got two extensions, first in August and then in November. pic.twitter.com/NXN6xy3KZe — ANIL DESHMUKH (@AnilDeshmukhNCP) February 29, 2020 ×

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<p>Mumbai Crime Branch arrested Tariq Parveen, a close aide of underworld don Dawood Ibrahim from Dongri area on Sunday.</p>

<p>"Tariq Parveen, a close aide of Dawood Ibrahim, arrested from Dongri today, in connection with an extortion case," said S Rastogi, Joint Commissioner of Police, Mumbai.</p>

<p>Rastogi further added that Parveen was arrested as per the inputs received from another accused in an extortion case.</p>

<p>"Ejaz Yusuf Lakdawala (arrested earlier in an extortion case) had revealed that Parveen used to help him in extortion," Rastogi said.</p>

<p>The arrest was made by the Anti Extortion cell of the Mumbai Police, based on a complaint lodged at the MRA Marg police station.</p>

<p>Apart from Tariq, the names of Dawood Ibrahim and his associates Ejaz Lakdawala, Salim Furniturewala have also been included in this FIR. Further details are awaited.&nbsp;</p>


Mumbai Crime Branch arrested Tariq Parveen, a close aide of underworld don Dawood Ibrahim from Dongri area on Sunday. "Tariq Parveen, a close aide of Dawood Ibrahim, arrested from Dongri today, in connection with an extortion case," said S Rastogi, Joint Commissioner of Police, Mumbai.

Mumbai Crime Branch arrested Tariq Parveen, a close aide of underworld don Dawood Ibrahim from Dongri area on Sunday. "Tariq Parveen, a close aide of Dawood Ibrahim, arrested from Dongri today, in connection with an extortion case," said S Rastogi, Joint Commissioner of Police, Mumbai. Rastogi further added that Parveen was arrested as per the inputs received from another accused in an extortion case. "Ejaz Yusuf Lakdawala (arrested earlier in an extortion case) had revealed that Parveen used to help him in extortion," Rastogi said. The arrest was made by the Anti Extortion cell of the Mumbai Police, based on a complaint lodged at the MRA Marg police station. Apart from Tariq, the names of Dawood Ibrahim and his associates Ejaz Lakdawala, Salim Furniturewala have also been included in this FIR. Further details are awaited.

Dawood's close aide, Tariq Parveen arrested in Mumbai

<p>After getting injured at the sets of sports-drama '<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/shahid-kapoor-starts-prepping-for-jersey-hindi-remake-259175">Jersey</a>', actor Shahid Kapoor on Sunday returned to Mumbai with his wife Mira Rajput.<br />
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The 38-year-old actor received stitches on his lips after getting hit by a ball during the shoot of the film was seen wearing a half-face skull mask to cover his injury at the airport.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Soon after returning, Kapoor took to Twitter to extend gratitude to his fans who have been deeply concerned about his injury and have been posting on social media since the news of Shahid's injury broke. "Thank you for all the concern. Yes I have got a few stitches but am recovering fast. #jersey has taken a little bit of my blood but a script this good deserves that in the least. Have a good one you all. Keep it real. Make it count. Spread the love. Humanity above all" read Kapoor's tweet.&nbsp;<br />
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The <a href="https://www.wionews.com/opinions/no-sandeep-reddy-your-kabir-singh-is-a-sexual-abuser-not-a-lover-234188">'Kabir Singh</a>'&nbsp;actor would be essaying the role of a cricketer in the film which is a Hindi-remake of the Telugu film of the same name helmed by Gowtam Tinnanuri. The movie is slated to release on August 28 this year and will also star `Super 30` fame Mrunal Thakur.&nbsp;</p>


After getting injured at the sets of sports-drama 'Jersey', actor Shahid Kapoor on Sunday returned to Mumbai with his wife Mira Rajput. The 38-year-old actor received stitches on his lips after getting hit by a ball during the shoot of the film was seen wearing a half-face skull mask to cover his injury at the airport.

After getting injured at the sets of sports-drama 'Jersey', actor Shahid Kapoor on Sunday returned to Mumbai with his wife Mira Rajput. The 38-year-old actor received stitches on his lips after getting hit by a ball during the shoot of the film was seen wearing a half-face skull mask to cover his injury at the airport. Thank you for all the concern. Yes I have got a few stitches but am recovering fast. #jersey has taken a little bit of my blood but a script this good deserves that in the least. Have a good one you all. Keep it real. Make it count. Spread the love. Humanity above all. — Shahid Kapoor (@shahidkapoor) January 12, 2020 × Soon after returning, Kapoor took to Twitter to extend gratitude to his fans who have been deeply concerned about his injury and have been posting on social media since the news of Shahid's injury broke. "Thank you for all the concern. Yes I have got a few stitches but am recovering fast. #jersey has taken a little bit of my blood but a script this good deserves that in the least. Have a good one you all. Keep it real. Make it count. Spread the love. Humanity above all" read Kapoor's tweet. The 'Kabir Singh' actor would be essaying the role of a cricketer in the film which is a Hindi-remake of the Telugu film of the same name helmed by Gowtam Tinnanuri. The movie is slated to release on August 28 this year and will also star `Super 30` fame Mrunal Thakur.

Shahid Kapoor returns to Mumbai after getting injured at sets of 'Jersey'

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<p>Jalees Ansari, who was convicted for the 1993 <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/mumbai-bhubaneswar-lokmanya-tilak-terminus-train-derails-in-odisha-20-injured-274528">Mumbai</a> serial blastings case, went 'missing' on Thursday while being on 21-day parole.</p>

<p>According to officials, the 68-year-old convict was suspected to be involved in many bomb blasts across the country and was serving a life sentence in Ajmer Central Prison, Rajasthan.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Ansari was expected to surrender before prison authorities on Friday. As per officials, he was ordered to visit the Agripada Police Station during his parole period to mark his attendance between 10:30 am and 12 pm.&nbsp;</p>

<p>As an unexpected turn of events, his son, Jaid Ansari, approached the police station on Thursday to file a complaint about his “missing” father. Jalees Ansari did not go to the police station to mark his attendance that day.&nbsp;</p>

<p>As per the filed complaint, Jalees Ansari told his family that he is going to offer namaz at the early hours of the morning but did not return home. The Agripada Police registered the complaint as a missing person’s case.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/gangster-ejaz-lakdawala-arrested-by-mumbai-police-273152">Crime Branch of Mumbai Police</a> and the Maharashtra ATS have launched a massive manhunt to trace him.</p>

<p>Also known as “Doctor Bomb”, Ansari was allegedly connected with terror outfits like SIMI and Indian Mujahideen and taught many terror groups how to make bombs. He was also interrogated by NIA in 2011 in connection with the 2008 Mumbai blasts.&nbsp;<br />
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Jalees Ansari, who was convicted for the 1993 Mumbai serial blastings case, went 'missing' on Thursday while being on 21-day parole. According to officials, the 68-year-old convict was suspected to be involved in many bomb blasts across the country and was serving a life sentence in Ajmer Central Prison, Rajasthan.

Jalees Ansari, who was convicted for the 1993 Mumbai serial blastings case, went 'missing' on Thursday while being on 21-day parole. According to officials, the 68-year-old convict was suspected to be involved in many bomb blasts across the country and was serving a life sentence in Ajmer Central Prison, Rajasthan. Ansari was expected to surrender before prison authorities on Friday. As per officials, he was ordered to visit the Agripada Police Station during his parole period to mark his attendance between 10:30 am and 12 pm. As an unexpected turn of events, his son, Jaid Ansari, approached the police station on Thursday to file a complaint about his “missing” father. Jalees Ansari did not go to the police station to mark his attendance that day. As per the filed complaint, Jalees Ansari told his family that he is going to offer namaz at the early hours of the morning but did not return home. The Agripada Police registered the complaint as a missing person’s case. Crime Branch of Mumbai Police and the Maharashtra ATS have launched a massive manhunt to trace him. Also known as “Doctor Bomb”, Ansari was allegedly connected with terror outfits like SIMI and Indian Mujahideen and taught many terror groups how to make bombs. He was also interrogated by NIA in 2011 in connection with the 2008 Mumbai blasts.

Mumbai serial blasts convict Jalees Ansari goes missing during parole

<p>Amid volatility in the crude oil prices due to the uncertainty of US-Iran ties, prices of petrol rose by 15 paise in the national capital on Friday to Rs 75.96 per litre. The prices of diesel also increased to Rs 69.05 per litre from Rs 68.94 yesterday.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In this month so far, the petrol price increased by 69 paise per litre while diesel rates went up by 95 paise in Delhi.</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/business-economy/asian-shares-erase-losses-as-mideast-tensions-ease-oil-ticks-up-273093">Asian shares erase losses as Mideast tensions ease, oil ticks up</a></strong></p>

<p>In other metro cities, similar trends were seen. In Mumbai, Chennai and Kolkata too, petrol prices jumped by 15 paise to Rs 81.55, 78.92 and 78.54 respectively. In Bengaluru, petrol, today is sold at Rs 78.53, a rise of 18 paise from its earlier price. Diesel prices were also spiked the most in<br />
Bengaluru amongst the major cities, by 14 paise and is getting sold at Rs 71.38. A hike of 12 paise in diesel prices was seen in Mumbai, Chennai and Kolkata.&nbsp;</p>

<p>However, on Friday, global oil prices dropped as the threat of war in Gulf eased and investors turned their attention to economic growth opportunities and the rise in US crude oil and product inventories.</p>

<p>Brent crude lost 20 cents, or 0.3%, at $65.17 by 0240 GMT, and is approaching towards its first decline in six weeks, down 5%. WTI shed 20 cents, or 0.3%, at $59.36.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The prices of oil are now below of what it was before January 3 when US drone strike killed Iranian commander Qasem Soleimani that triggered tensions in the Middle East.</p>

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Amid volatility in the crude oil prices due to the uncertainty of US-Iran ties, prices of petrol rose by 15 paise in the national capital on Friday to Rs 75.96 per litre.

Amid volatility in the crude oil prices due to the uncertainty of US-Iran ties, prices of petrol rose by 15 paise in the national capital on Friday to Rs 75.96 per litre. The prices of diesel also increased to Rs 69.05 per litre from Rs 68.94 yesterday. In this month so far, the petrol price increased by 69 paise per litre while diesel rates went up by 95 paise in Delhi. Also read: Asian shares erase losses as Mideast tensions ease, oil ticks up In other metro cities, similar trends were seen. In Mumbai, Chennai and Kolkata too, petrol prices jumped by 15 paise to Rs 81.55, 78.92 and 78.54 respectively. In Bengaluru, petrol, today is sold at Rs 78.53, a rise of 18 paise from its earlier price. Diesel prices were also spiked the most in Bengaluru amongst the major cities, by 14 paise and is getting sold at Rs 71.38. A hike of 12 paise in diesel prices was seen in Mumbai, Chennai and Kolkata. However, on Friday, global oil prices dropped as the threat of war in Gulf eased and investors turned their attention to economic growth opportunities and the rise in US crude oil and product inventories. Brent crude lost 20 cents, or 0.3%, at $65.17 by 0240 GMT, and is approaching towards its first decline in six weeks, down 5%. WTI shed 20 cents, or 0.3%, at $59.36. The prices of oil are now below of what it was before January 3 when US drone strike killed Iranian commander Qasem Soleimani that triggered tensions in the Middle East. (with inputs from agencies)

Fresh hike in petrol, diesel prices in India

<p>Australians&nbsp;are&nbsp;eyeing an exciting ODI series against&nbsp;India at home starting next week&nbsp;with&nbsp;Aaron Finch declaring his team is ready to "give Virat Kohli's men a run for their money."</p>

<p>Finch's teamates -&nbsp;David Warner, Pat Cummins&nbsp;and Marnus Labuschagne have also made their intentions clear ahead of the crucial ODI encounter against Virat's India.</p>

<p>Australian Skipper Aaron Finch said&nbsp;that 'this' Australian side is much more confident to trouble the men in blue.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Australia have the goods to give Virat Kohli's men a run for their money," said Aaron Finch before leaving for the three-match series against India.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The former world champions&nbsp;will look to repeat their feat last year when&nbsp;they beat India 3-2 in in an ODI series last year. Australia came back to win the series after trailing in the series.</p>

<p>Finch said&nbsp;that <a href="https://www.wionews.com/.../cricket-labuschagne-leads-as-australia-take- charge-in-sydney-271812">Marnus Labuschagne</a>'s presence in the squad will be vital as the newcomer's form has been fantastic.</p>

<p>Marnus Labuschagne has yet not debuted in the ODI format but has had an amazing run in Tests.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Marnus Labuschagne, the&nbsp;new Aussie batting sensation aspires to be a world-class cricketer in all formats. The latest Australian run machine has 1,495 in 14 Tests with an average of 63 with one double century.</p>

<p>Labuschagne who counts Virat as one of his heroes is expected to make his debut&nbsp;against India at the Wankhede in Mumbai on January 14.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/.../cricket-stunned-new-zealand-fight-to-save- second-australia-test-270820">David Warner</a> surely seems excited about his trip to India and his Indian fans. He posted a photo Instagram and shared his thoughts on the forthcoming series.</p>

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<p>Australian pace spearhead Pat Cummins said&nbsp;that spinners will play a crucial role in the series against India.</p>

<p>In ODIs, Australia dominates India with having won 77 matches and losing 49&nbsp;with&nbsp;no results in 10 matches.</p>


Australians are eyeing an exciting ODI series against India at home starting next week with Aaron Finch declaring his team is ready to "give Virat Kohli's men a run for their money.

Australians are eyeing an exciting ODI series against India at home starting next week with Aaron Finch declaring his team is ready to "give Virat Kohli's men a run for their money." Finch's teamates - David Warner, Pat Cummins and Marnus Labuschagne have also made their intentions clear ahead of the crucial ODI encounter against Virat's India. Australian Skipper Aaron Finch said that 'this' Australian side is much more confident to trouble the men in blue. "Australia have the goods to give Virat Kohli's men a run for their money," said Aaron Finch before leaving for the three-match series against India. The former world champions will look to repeat their feat last year when they beat India 3-2 in in an ODI series last year. Australia came back to win the series after trailing in the series. Finch said that Marnus Labuschagne's presence in the squad will be vital as the newcomer's form has been fantastic. Marnus Labuschagne has yet not debuted in the ODI format but has had an amazing run in Tests. Marnus Labuschagne, the new Aussie batting sensation aspires to be a world-class cricketer in all formats. The latest Australian run machine has 1,495 in 14 Tests with an average of 63 with one double century. Labuschagne who counts Virat as one of his heroes is expected to make his debut against India at the Wankhede in Mumbai on January 14. David Warner surely seems excited about his trip to India and his Indian fans. He posted a photo Instagram and shared his thoughts on the forthcoming series. View this post on Instagram India here we come!! It’s going to be a great 3 game series. Looking forward to seeing all our Indian fans 👍👍 A post shared by David Warner (@davidwarner31) on Jan 8, 2020 at 5:16pm PST × Australian pace spearhead Pat Cummins said that spinners will play a crucial role in the series against India. In ODIs, Australia dominates India with having won 77 matches and losing 49 with no results in 10 matches.

Australia have the goods to give Virat Kohli's men a run for their money: Finch ahead of ODI series against India

<p>People protesting in Mumbai against the violence that rocked <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/didnt-see-any-tukde-tukde-gang-in-jnu-when-i-was-a-student-jaishankar-272580">Jawaharlal Nehru University</a> in Delhi were moved from the Gateway of India to facilitate easier movement of traffic.</p>

<p>According to the police officials, the protesters were requested to move but refused to, which is why they were forced to relocate to Azad Maidan near the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus.</p>

<p>Scores of people had earlier assembled at the Gateway of India demanding action against the perpetrators of the JNU violence. The protesters also called for the resignation of Prime Minister Modi and Union Home Minister&nbsp;Amit Shah.</p>

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<p>On Sunday evening, around fifty people, with their faces covered launched an attack on the students and the faculty members who were on campus.</p>

<p>According to reports, police officers were stationed at all major entrances since the afternoon.</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;High-level probe ordered into JNU attack</strong></p>

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<p>The mayhem began at Sabarmati Hostel, where the mob vandalised the structures, broke into the hostel rooms, and thrashed the students.</p>

<p>The Delhi police have <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/jnu-violence-most-clinching-we-are-moving-towards-anarchy-p-chidambaram-272576">garnered criticism</a> for not taking any action while the events unfolded in the university.</p>

<p>Additionally, the Delhi Commission for Women has taken suo-moto cognizance of the brutal attack on female students and faculty members inside the campus.</p>

<p><strong>Also read:</strong>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/students-protest-across-country-after-jnu-attack-272583">Students protest across country following yesterday's JNU attack&nbsp;</a></p>

<p>The protesters sloganeered and sang songs of revolution all night in front of the Gateway of India and the Taj Mahal Palace hotel in Mumbai.</p>

<p>Kapil Agarwal, a protester said, ''We were forcibly shifted here to Azad Maidan by Police. But now we have called off our 'occupy Gateway of India' protests, it was a successful protest. Our resistance will continue, we have a long line up of programs''.<br />
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Students from IIT Bombay, TISS, and members of students' organisations, including the ASFI, sloganeered against the government and called for immediate action. Songs like 'Hum dekhenge', 'Hum honge kamyab' and 'Sarfaroshi ki tamanna' were echoed throughout the protest.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Protests have erupted in many cities across the state including Aurangabad, and Pune.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


People protesting in Mumbai against the violence that rocked Jawaharlal Nehru University in Delhi were moved from the Gateway of India to facilitate easier movement of traffic.

People protesting in Mumbai against the violence that rocked Jawaharlal Nehru University in Delhi were moved from the Gateway of India to facilitate easier movement of traffic. According to the police officials, the protesters were requested to move but refused to, which is why they were forced to relocate to Azad Maidan near the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus. Scores of people had earlier assembled at the Gateway of India demanding action against the perpetrators of the JNU violence. The protesters also called for the resignation of Prime Minister Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah. Kapil Agarwal,protester: We were forcibly shifted here to Azad Maidan by Police. But now we have called off our 'occupy Gateway of India' protests, it was a successful protest. Our resistance will continue, we have a long line up of programs. #Mumbai pic.twitter.com/5jiYaLflDI — ANI (@ANI) January 7, 2020 × On Sunday evening, around fifty people, with their faces covered launched an attack on the students and the faculty members who were on campus. According to reports, police officers were stationed at all major entrances since the afternoon. Watch: High-level probe ordered into JNU attack The mayhem began at Sabarmati Hostel, where the mob vandalised the structures, broke into the hostel rooms, and thrashed the students. The Delhi police have garnered criticism for not taking any action while the events unfolded in the university. Additionally, the Delhi Commission for Women has taken suo-moto cognizance of the brutal attack on female students and faculty members inside the campus. Also read: Students protest across country following yesterday's JNU attack The protesters sloganeered and sang songs of revolution all night in front of the Gateway of India and the Taj Mahal Palace hotel in Mumbai. Kapil Agarwal, a protester said, ''We were forcibly shifted here to Azad Maidan by Police. But now we have called off our 'occupy Gateway of India' protests, it was a successful protest. Our resistance will continue, we have a long line up of programs''. Students from IIT Bombay, TISS, and members of students' organisations, including the ASFI, sloganeered against the government and called for immediate action. Songs like 'Hum dekhenge', 'Hum honge kamyab' and 'Sarfaroshi ki tamanna' were echoed throughout the protest. Protests have erupted in many cities across the state including Aurangabad, and Pune. (With inputs from agencies)

JNU row: Protesters in Mumbai moved from Gateway of India to Azad Maidan

People across India rang in the New Year 2020 with fireworks, dance, music, and prayers as the clock struck midnight on Wednesday (January 01).

India rings in 2020 with fireworks, revelry, and prayers

<p>Cooling operations are underway at the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/mumbai-level-three-fire-breaks-out-at-a-factory-in-ghatkopar-15-fire-tenders-on-spot-270637">factory in Ghatkopar area</a> where a fire broke out on Friday evening.</p>

<p>In the incident, two people including a woman died while one went missing.</p>

<p>As many as 15 fire tenders were rushed to Ghatkopar area after the blaze broke out.</p>

<p>Earlier, Vijaykumar Panigrahi, Deputy Chief Fire Officer said that the level-four fire has been controlled and cooling operations are underway. The reason for the fire is yet to be ascertained.&nbsp;</p>


Cooling operations are underway at the factory in Ghatkopar area where a fire broke out on Friday evening. In the incident, two people including a woman died while one went missing.

Cooling operations are underway at the factory in Ghatkopar area where a fire broke out on Friday evening. In the incident, two people including a woman died while one went missing. As many as 15 fire tenders were rushed to Ghatkopar area after the blaze broke out. Earlier, Vijaykumar Panigrahi, Deputy Chief Fire Officer said that the level-four fire has been controlled and cooling operations are underway. The reason for the fire is yet to be ascertained.

Cooling operations underway at Ghatkopar factory where blaze killed 2

<p>A level-three fire broke out at a factory in Mumbai's Ghatkopar on Friday, news agency ANI reported.&nbsp;</p>

<p>As many as 15 fire tenders have been rushed to the spot to douse the fire.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>No casualties or loss of property have been reported yet; more details are awaited while the cause fire is being ascertained.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Earlier this month as many as 43 people died and over 60 people got injured after a massive fire broke out in the factory at Delhi's Anaj Mandi.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from ANI)&nbsp;</em></p>


A level-three fire broke out at a factory in Mumbai's Ghatkopar on Friday, news agency ANI reported. As many as 15 fire tenders have been rushed to the spot to douse the fire.

A level-three fire broke out at a factory in Mumbai's Ghatkopar on Friday, news agency ANI reported. As many as 15 fire tenders have been rushed to the spot to douse the fire. #UPDATE: Level three fire broke at the factory in Ghatkopar, Mumbai; 15 fire tenders at the spot. https://t.co/5xzJmiDGEo — ANI (@ANI) December 27, 2019 × No casualties or loss of property have been reported yet; more details are awaited while the cause fire is being ascertained. Earlier this month as many as 43 people died and over 60 people got injured after a massive fire broke out in the factory at Delhi's Anaj Mandi. (With inputs from ANI)

Mumbai: Level-three fire breaks out at factory in Ghatkopar, 15 fire tenders on spot  

Chairperson and Founder of the Reliance Foundation, Nita Ambani and Bollywood actors celebrated the festival of Christmas with children as they spent time with them in India's western Mumbai city on Wednesday (December 25).

Bollywood actors dance, sing as they celebrate Christmas with children in Mumbai

<p>The prices of onions have continued to surge drastically across the markets in Mumbai`s Dadar, leaving several customers in distress.</p>

<p>Rupesh Chaudhary, a retailer, told ANI, "The reason behind onion price hike is the unseasonal rains that affected many onion farmers in the country. Earlier customers used to buy onion in large quantities, but now that scenario has changed."</p>

<p>"I think the prices would go like this for the next 1-2 months as it will take some time for the new stock of onions to come in the market," he added.</p>

<p>Rahul, a cook, said, "We are forced to use less onions in dishes as it is very expensive. For salads, we have started to offer more carrot, cucumber, and radish than the onion."</p>

<p>Meanwhile, Yusuf Khan, a customer, told ANI, "Onions cost Rs 150-180 per kilogram. We are left with no option than buying these high-priced onions as we have to feed our families.The price of onions has been on the rise in many states of the country, which has even sparked protests among the people. (ANI)</p>

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The prices of onions have continued to surge drastically across the markets in Mumbai`s Dadar, leaving several customers in distress. Rupesh Chaudhary, a retailer, told ANI, "The reason behind onion price hike is the unseasonal rains that affected many onion farmers in the country.

The prices of onions have continued to surge drastically across the markets in Mumbai`s Dadar, leaving several customers in distress. Rupesh Chaudhary, a retailer, told ANI, "The reason behind onion price hike is the unseasonal rains that affected many onion farmers in the country. Earlier customers used to buy onion in large quantities, but now that scenario has changed." "I think the prices would go like this for the next 1-2 months as it will take some time for the new stock of onions to come in the market," he added. Rahul, a cook, said, "We are forced to use less onions in dishes as it is very expensive. For salads, we have started to offer more carrot, cucumber, and radish than the onion." Meanwhile, Yusuf Khan, a customer, told ANI, "Onions cost Rs 150-180 per kilogram. We are left with no option than buying these high-priced onions as we have to feed our families.The price of onions has been on the rise in many states of the country, which has even sparked protests among the people. (ANI)

Mumbai: Onions prices continue to surge leaving customers in distress

In 2015, Air Pollution in Mumbai and Delhi cost India more than $10 billion. In this report from Gravitas, we look at how rising pollution can hurt the GDP of a country.

Gravitas: How Pollution is taking a toll on the GDP

<p>The owners of Premier League champions<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/manchester-city-owner-to-sell-500-million-stake-valuing-itself-at-48-billion-financial-times-264809"> Manchester City</a> are set to acquire a 65 per cent stake in Indian Super League (ISL) football team Mumbai City FC, a source with direct knowledge of the development told Reuters on Thursday.</p>

<p>Manchester City is the crown jewel of the City Football Group (CFG), which is majority-owned by Abu Dhabi-based Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The ISL team would become the eight club in the CFG network. CFG will become a majority shareholder in the Mumbai club, while existing shareholders Ranbir Kapoor and Bimal Parekh will together control the remaining 35 per cent&nbsp;stake.</p>

<p>"The investment will showcase the interest of the world in Indian football," said the source, who asked not to be named as the talks were private.</p>

<p>The deal is set to be announced just a day after CFG <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/manchester-city-owner-to-sell-500-million-stake-valuing-itself-at-48-billion-financial-times-264809">agreed to sell a $500 million stake</a> to US&nbsp;private equity firm Silver Lake, making it the world's most valuable soccer group with a $4.8 billion price tag.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"City Football Group is committed to the future of football in India and to the potential for Mumbai City FC," Chairman of City Football Group Khaldoon Al Mubarak said.</p>

<p>"We are very much looking forward to playing an active role in Mumbai City FC's fan and local communities, and working with our co-owners to further develop the club as quickly as possible.</p>

<p>Mumbai City FC declined to comment on the matter.</p>

<p>CFG, which will outline the details of the deal at a news event in the Indian financial hub of Mumbai on Thursday, already owns stakes in seven soccer teams in countries ranging from the United States to China.</p>

<p>Mumbai City, has had the likes of Freddie Ljungberg, Nicolas Anelka, and Diego Forlan as their marquee players in the past, and they are currently placed seventh in the 10-team ISL.</p>

<p>Cricket-mad India, home to 1.3 billion people, is a massive underachiever as far as soccer is concerned and the country has yet to make a single appearance at a World Cup finals.</p>

<p>A number of European clubs have, however, come to India over the last few years to set up academies on a franchise basis to establish a foothold in a market where the popularity of soccer is burgeoning due to stars such as <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/cristiano-ronaldo-hits-milestone-with-700th-career-goal-256054">Cristiano Ronaldo</a> of Juventus and Barcelona's<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/messi-scores-in-700th-match-as-barcelona-ease-into-knockout-stages-264968"> Lionel Messi</a>.</p>

<p>Earlier this year, CFG said it has been looking at India for over two years and that it hoped to complete a deal to buy a club in the world's second-most populous nation by the end of 2019.</p>

<p>Multiple sides in the ISL, which is promoted by billionaire Mukesh Ambani's Reliance Industries and Rupert Murdoch's Star India, confirmed to Reuters that they previously had held talks with CFG.</p>

<p>The first edition of the tournament with celebrity owners and a sprinkling of high-profile players was won by Atletico de Kolkata, which then counted Spanish club Atletico Madrid as one of the co-owners.</p>

<p>The Asian Football Confederation, the continental governing body of the sport, recently confirmed the ISL as the top league in India.</p>


The owners of Premier League champions Manchester City are set to acquire a 65 per cent stake in Indian Super League (ISL) football team Mumbai City FC, a source with direct knowledge of the development told Reuters on Thursday.

The owners of Premier League champions Manchester City are set to acquire a 65 per cent stake in Indian Super League (ISL) football team Mumbai City FC, a source with direct knowledge of the development told Reuters on Thursday. Manchester City is the crown jewel of the City Football Group (CFG), which is majority-owned by Abu Dhabi-based Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan. The ISL team would become the eight club in the CFG network. CFG will become a majority shareholder in the Mumbai club, while existing shareholders Ranbir Kapoor and Bimal Parekh will together control the remaining 35 per cent stake. "The investment will showcase the interest of the world in Indian football," said the source, who asked not to be named as the talks were private. The deal is set to be announced just a day after CFG agreed to sell a $500 million stake to US private equity firm Silver Lake, making it the world's most valuable soccer group with a $4.8 billion price tag. "City Football Group is committed to the future of football in India and to the potential for Mumbai City FC," Chairman of City Football Group Khaldoon Al Mubarak said. "We are very much looking forward to playing an active role in Mumbai City FC's fan and local communities, and working with our co-owners to further develop the club as quickly as possible. Mumbai City FC declined to comment on the matter. CFG, which will outline the details of the deal at a news event in the Indian financial hub of Mumbai on Thursday, already owns stakes in seven soccer teams in countries ranging from the United States to China. Mumbai City, has had the likes of Freddie Ljungberg, Nicolas Anelka, and Diego Forlan as their marquee players in the past, and they are currently placed seventh in the 10-team ISL. Cricket-mad India, home to 1.3 billion people, is a massive underachiever as far as soccer is concerned and the country has yet to make a single appearance at a World Cup finals. A number of European clubs have, however, come to India over the last few years to set up academies on a franchise basis to establish a foothold in a market where the popularity of soccer is burgeoning due to stars such as Cristiano Ronaldo of Juventus and Barcelona's Lionel Messi. Earlier this year, CFG said it has been looking at India for over two years and that it hoped to complete a deal to buy a club in the world's second-most populous nation by the end of 2019. Multiple sides in the ISL, which is promoted by billionaire Mukesh Ambani's Reliance Industries and Rupert Murdoch's Star India, confirmed to Reuters that they previously had held talks with CFG. The first edition of the tournament with celebrity owners and a sprinkling of high-profile players was won by Atletico de Kolkata, which then counted Spanish club Atletico Madrid as one of the co-owners. The Asian Football Confederation, the continental governing body of the sport, recently confirmed the ISL as the top league in India.

Manchester City owners to add Mumbai City FC to their collection

<p>Tributes are pouring in since&nbsp;as the country&nbsp;remembers the victims who had lost their lives, eleven years ago in the Mumbai terror attacks which began on <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/lack-of-response-to-2611-different-from-uri-and-balakot-operations-s-jaishankar-262170">November 26, 2008</a>.<br />
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The ghastly attacks lasted for four days killing 166 people and injuring over 300.<br />
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Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu on Monday paid tribute to the victims of 26/11 Mumbai terror attack and offered his salutations to the bravery and devotion of security personnel.<br />
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"My tributes to all those who lost their lives in the dastardly Mumbai terror attack of 2008. We stand in solidarity with the bereaved families. I salute the bravery and devotion of our security personnel who laid down their lives to protect the motherland," Naidu said.<br />
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">My tributes to all those who lost their lives in the dastardly Mumbai terror attack of 2008. We stand in&nbsp;solidarity with the bereaved families.<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MumbaiTerrorAttack?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MumbaiTerrorAttack</a></p>
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<p>US State Department spokesperson Morgan Ortagus took to Twitter saying 11 years ago, "a cowardly act of terrorism" took the lives of 166 people, including six US citizens.<br />
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"Today we remember the victims of the #MumbaiTerrorAttack, and stand with their families in demanding that those responsible for this heinous event face justice," she added.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Eleven years ago, a cowardly act of terrorism took the lives of 166 people, including six U.S. citizens. Today we remember the victims of the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MumbaiTerrorAttack?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MumbaiTerrorAttack</a>, and stand with their families in demanding that those responsible for this heinous event face justice.</p>
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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/indian-navy-has-vowed-to-ensure-2611-like-incident-are-not-repeated-defence-minister-257510">Twenty-Six Eleven</a>, as these attacks are often referred as, saw ten&nbsp;Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorists came to Mumbai via sea route from Pakistan and carried out a series of coordinated shooting and bombing attacks across the city.<br />
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After sailing to the city under the cover of darkness, the terrorists targeted major landmarks of Mumbai with the first attack taking place at the crowded Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus (CST) railway station.<br />
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Ajmal Amir Kasab and Ismail Khan carried out the attack at this station, killing as many as 58 people and injuring over 100.<br />
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Kasab and Khan later entered to attack Cama Hospital, but the same was thwarted with the alertness of the hospital staff. They, however, killed 6 police officials, including city's Anti-Terrorism Squad Hemant Karkare in an ambush after leaving the hospital.<br />
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The second site of the attack was Nariman House business and residential complex where a Rabbi, his wife, and six others, including five Israeli citizens, were killed by the terrorists who first held them as a hostage.<br />
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The two-year-old child of the Rabbi couple, Moshe, survived in the attack. Then 'Baby Moshe' became a face of the innocent victims of ruthless terrorism.<br />
In July 2017, Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Moshe during his visit to Israel. Later, in January 2018 the Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on also met the survivor of 26/11, Moshe Holtzberg at Nariman House in Mumbai.<br />
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The third site to come under attack on 26/11 was the Leopold Cafe followed by Taj Mahal Hotel and Tower. Four terrorists carried out the attack at the famous cafe before entering the iconic Taj hotel, where they killed as many as 31 people after laying a three-day siege at the hotel.<br />
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The other site to come under attack during the 26/11 was Oberoi-Trident hotel where another group of two terrorists entered at almost the same time, as other four had entered Taj. At Oberoi-Trident hotel the siege officially ended on the evening of November 28 with as many as 30 being killed in the horrific attack.<br />
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The attack and seize finally culminated on the morning of November 29, 2008, after the National Security Guards (NSG) secured the Taj Mahal Palace Hotel.<br />
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By the time commandos of the National Security Guards (NSG) gunned down the last terrorists who had been holed up in south Mumbai's Taj Mahal Palace hotel, over 160 people were killed and hundreds were left injured.<br />
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After the attack, it was established that the ten&nbsp;terrorists had sailed to Mumbai from Pakistan's port city, Karachi. Their voyage to Mumbai involved hijacking fishing dingy and killing four of the five men crew, leaving one occupant to ferry them to Mumbai coast.<br />
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In these gruesome attacks, nine&nbsp;terrorists were killed and the lone survivor, Ajmal Amir Kasab, was caught and was sentenced to death at Yerwada Central Jail in Pune in 2012.<br />
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The Jamaat-ud-Dawah (JuD), whose mastermind was Hafiz Saeed, was believed to have plotted the 26/11 attacks.<br />
New Delhi has, time and again, protested against Islamabad for harbouring Saeed, who is wanted for allegedly plotting the 2008 attack. India's stand on Hafiz has been supported by many International personalities including a former Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) director and former Afghanistan President.<br />
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Former CIA Director David Howell Petraeus in January 2018, said that there is substantial evidence against Jamaat-ud-Dawah (JuD) chief and UN-designated global terrorist Hafiz Saeed for his role in 26/11 Mumbai terror attack.<br />
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A day after in the same month, former Afghanistan President Hamid Karzai also remarked that there is plenty of evidence against Saeed for his role in 26/11 Mumbai terror attack and everyone knows about it.<br />
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In May 2018, former Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif also asserted that terrorists sent by Pakistan were responsible for the deadly 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks that claimed over 160 lives.<br />
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"Militant organisations are active. Call them non-state actors, should we allow them to cross the border and kill 150 people in Mumbai? Explain it to me. Why can't we complete the trial?" Nawaz noted in an interview to Pakistan's Dawn newspaper in a reference to the Mumbai attacks-related trials which have stalled in a Rawalpindi anti-terrorism court.<br />
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Days after Nawaj's not so subtle confessions about Pakistan's involvement in Mumbai attacks, the United States State Department said that Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) founder Hafiz Saeed and 26/11 Mumbai terror attack mastermind is a tremendous concern to Washington.<br />
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"We are concerned about the mastermind behind the 2008 Mumbai attacks. And he's a Lashkar-e-Taiba guy who was being held in Pakistan, and he was eventually let out on house arrest, and we have a reward out for," said spokesperson Heather Nauert while responding to Sharif's remark.<br />
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Ties between India and Pakistan have remained tense since the 2008 Mumbai terror attack and nosedived after the Uri and Pulwama terror attack by Pakistan-based terrorists in September 2016 and February, 2019 respectively, in which many soldiers lost their lives.<br />
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After combating the attack several policy decisions were taken to strengthen nations anti-terrorism framework. One of the immediate decisions the then government took after the attacks were to deploy the NSG commandos in few metropolitan cities. Later on, several NSG hubs were set up for faster response to terror attacks.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from ANI)</em></p>


Tributes are pouring in since as the country remembers the victims who had lost their lives, eleven years ago in the Mumbai terror attacks which began on November 26, 2008.

Tributes are pouring in since as the country remembers the victims who had lost their lives, eleven years ago in the Mumbai terror attacks which began on November 26, 2008. The ghastly attacks lasted for four days killing 166 people and injuring over 300. Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu on Monday paid tribute to the victims of 26/11 Mumbai terror attack and offered his salutations to the bravery and devotion of security personnel. "My tributes to all those who lost their lives in the dastardly Mumbai terror attack of 2008. We stand in solidarity with the bereaved families. I salute the bravery and devotion of our security personnel who laid down their lives to protect the motherland," Naidu said. My tributes to all those who lost their lives in the dastardly Mumbai terror attack of 2008. We stand in solidarity with the bereaved families.#MumbaiTerrorAttack — Vice President of India (@VPSecretariat) November 26, 2019 US State Department spokesperson Morgan Ortagus took to Twitter saying 11 years ago, "a cowardly act of terrorism" took the lives of 166 people, including six US citizens. "Today we remember the victims of the #MumbaiTerrorAttack, and stand with their families in demanding that those responsible for this heinous event face justice," she added. Eleven years ago, a cowardly act of terrorism took the lives of 166 people, including six U.S. citizens. Today we remember the victims of the #MumbaiTerrorAttack, and stand with their families in demanding that those responsible for this heinous event face justice. — Morgan Ortagus (@statedeptspox) November 26, 2019 Twenty-Six Eleven, as these attacks are often referred as, saw ten Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorists came to Mumbai via sea route from Pakistan and carried out a series of coordinated shooting and bombing attacks across the city. After sailing to the city under the cover of darkness, the terrorists targeted major landmarks of Mumbai with the first attack taking place at the crowded Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus (CST) railway station. Ajmal Amir Kasab and Ismail Khan carried out the attack at this station, killing as many as 58 people and injuring over 100. Kasab and Khan later entered to attack Cama Hospital, but the same was thwarted with the alertness of the hospital staff. They, however, killed 6 police officials, including city's Anti-Terrorism Squad Hemant Karkare in an ambush after leaving the hospital. The second site of the attack was Nariman House business and residential complex where a Rabbi, his wife, and six others, including five Israeli citizens, were killed by the terrorists who first held them as a hostage. The two-year-old child of the Rabbi couple, Moshe, survived in the attack. Then 'Baby Moshe' became a face of the innocent victims of ruthless terrorism. In July 2017, Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Moshe during his visit to Israel. Later, in January 2018 the Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on also met the survivor of 26/11, Moshe Holtzberg at Nariman House in Mumbai. The third site to come under attack on 26/11 was the Leopold Cafe followed by Taj Mahal Hotel and Tower. Four terrorists carried out the attack at the famous cafe before entering the iconic Taj hotel, where they killed as many as 31 people after laying a three-day siege at the hotel. The other site to come under attack during the 26/11 was Oberoi-Trident hotel where another group of two terrorists entered at almost the same time, as other four had entered Taj. At Oberoi-Trident hotel the siege officially ended on the evening of November 28 with as many as 30 being killed in the horrific attack. The attack and seize finally culminated on the morning of November 29, 2008, after the National Security Guards (NSG) secured the Taj Mahal Palace Hotel. By the time commandos of the National Security Guards (NSG) gunned down the last terrorists who had been holed up in south Mumbai's Taj Mahal Palace hotel, over 160 people were killed and hundreds were left injured. After the attack, it was established that the ten terrorists had sailed to Mumbai from Pakistan's port city, Karachi. Their voyage to Mumbai involved hijacking fishing dingy and killing four of the five men crew, leaving one occupant to ferry them to Mumbai coast. In these gruesome attacks, nine terrorists were killed and the lone survivor, Ajmal Amir Kasab, was caught and was sentenced to death at Yerwada Central Jail in Pune in 2012. The Jamaat-ud-Dawah (JuD), whose mastermind was Hafiz Saeed, was believed to have plotted the 26/11 attacks. New Delhi has, time and again, protested against Islamabad for harbouring Saeed, who is wanted for allegedly plotting the 2008 attack. India's stand on Hafiz has been supported by many International personalities including a former Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) director and former Afghanistan President. Former CIA Director David Howell Petraeus in January 2018, said that there is substantial evidence against Jamaat-ud-Dawah (JuD) chief and UN-designated global terrorist Hafiz Saeed for his role in 26/11 Mumbai terror attack. A day after in the same month, former Afghanistan President Hamid Karzai also remarked that there is plenty of evidence against Saeed for his role in 26/11 Mumbai terror attack and everyone knows about it. In May 2018, former Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif also asserted that terrorists sent by Pakistan were responsible for the deadly 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks that claimed over 160 lives. "Militant organisations are active. Call them non-state actors, should we allow them to cross the border and kill 150 people in Mumbai? Explain it to me. Why can't we complete the trial?" Nawaz noted in an interview to Pakistan's Dawn newspaper in a reference to the Mumbai attacks-related trials which have stalled in a Rawalpindi anti-terrorism court. Days after Nawaj's not so subtle confessions about Pakistan's involvement in Mumbai attacks, the United States State Department said that Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) founder Hafiz Saeed and 26/11 Mumbai terror attack mastermind is a tremendous concern to Washington. "We are concerned about the mastermind behind the 2008 Mumbai attacks. And he's a Lashkar-e-Taiba guy who was being held in Pakistan, and he was eventually let out on house arrest, and we have a reward out for," said spokesperson Heather Nauert while responding to Sharif's remark. Ties between India and Pakistan have remained tense since the 2008 Mumbai terror attack and nosedived after the Uri and Pulwama terror attack by Pakistan-based terrorists in September 2016 and February, 2019 respectively, in which many soldiers lost their lives. After combating the attack several policy decisions were taken to strengthen nations anti-terrorism framework. One of the immediate decisions the then government took after the attacks were to deploy the NSG commandos in few metropolitan cities. Later on, several NSG hubs were set up for faster response to terror attacks. (With inputs from ANI)

Eleven years since 26/11: Tributes pour in for victims of terrorist attack in Mumbai

On Saturday night, Mumbai witnessed a music fest that will be remembered for years to come. International pop sensations Katy Perry and Dua Lipa, performed for the fans gathered at DY Patil Stadium for the first-ever edition of the One Plus Music Festival.

On Saturday night, Mumbai witnessed a music fest that will be remembered for years to come. International pop sensations Katy Perry and Dua Lipa, performed for the fans gathered at DY Patil Stadium for the first-ever edition of the One Plus Music Festival. The much-loved singer kickstarted the concert by saying, "Today, I will sing every song you love," Pop sensations looked stunning in a printed neon-green off-shoulder jumpsuit. View this post on Instagram Global pop superstar Katy Perry at the first ever OnePlus Music Festival in Mumbai.with over 15 top sound engineers and 4k video cameras capturing the essence of the show. I was present right in the centre where the sound console was and witnessed some live magic happening. #katyperry #OPMF #vbapp #viralbhayani @viralbhayani A post shared by Viral Bhayani (@viralbhayani) on Nov 16, 2019 at 10:40am PST × Katy Perry sang some of her chartbusters such as 'One That Got Away', 'Firework' and 'Roar' among many others at the concert. View this post on Instagram In motion // Mumbai, India 🖤 @pixielevinson A post shared by Dua Lipa (@dualipa) on Nov 16, 2019 at 11:56am PST × Joining her, Dua Lipa also made the concert a night to remember, the singer started with her classic 'Blow your mind'. Dressed in a turquoise colour-coordinated crop top and wide trousers, the singer looked stunning while performing her hits like 'One Kiss', 'Scared to Be Lonely'. View this post on Instagram Yesterday's opening performance at the #OnePlusMusicFestival was special! The energy was something else 💯 Grateful for the opportunity and to everyone who showed up 🙏😇❤ A post shared by Dhvani Bhanushali (@dhvanibhanushali22) on Nov 17, 2019 at 12:00am PST × Dhvani Bhanushali also put the stage on fire. The singer sang her most popular hits 'Vaaste', 'Dilbar' and 'Psycho Saiyaan'. Music director-singer Amit Trivedi also performed at the One Plus night Festival.

Katy Perry, Dua Lipa set the stage on fire during live performances in Mumbai

<p>Days after American pop singer Katy Perry landed in India, British crooner Dua Lipa on Saturday touched down in Mumbai ahead of her performance with the former at a music festival tonight.<br />
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As her flight was touching down at the Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport's runway early this morning, the singer shared a still on Instagram, documenting the scene writing, "Landed in Mumbai".&nbsp;&nbsp;<img alt="Dua Lipa" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="0e36090a-c6cb-4eb0-b17f-270672a00c81" src="//cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/inline-images/Untitled%20design%20%2822%29_0.jpg" /><br />
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A few moments later, she also posted a clip of her passing by the city streets. For the 24-year-old, this isn't her first trip to the subcontinent. She has vacationed to India last year in October with boyfriend Isaac Crew during which the two explored a number of places.</p>

<p>She even chronicled her stay in places including Ranthambore, Jaipur, Jodhpur, Kerala, and Goa on social media. As she is all set to perform with Perry tonight at a music festival in Mumbai, Lipa on Tuesday exuded excitement over the same on the picture and video sharing platform writing, "So excited to go back to India this week! I've never had the chance to perform in front of you and I'm excited to share the stage with sweet mutha KPez!!!! Yaaaaay".<br />
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Meanwhile, Perry who already landed in the city days ago has been relishing her time. Thursday night Bollywood filmmaker Karan Johar hosted a grand star-studded <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/karan-johar-hosted-a-lavish-star-studded-party-for-pop-singer-katy-perry-at-his-residence-262243">party to welcome Katy Perry</a> in Mumbai.<br />
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On Friday, the 'Roar'&nbsp;singer even took a stroll on the streets and shared pictures of the same on Instagram.</p>


Days after American pop singer Katy Perry landed in India, British crooner Dua Lipa on Saturday touched down in Mumbai ahead of her performance with the former at a music festival tonight.

Days after American pop singer Katy Perry landed in India, British crooner Dua Lipa on Saturday touched down in Mumbai ahead of her performance with the former at a music festival tonight. As her flight was touching down at the Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport's runway early this morning, the singer shared a still on Instagram, documenting the scene writing, "Landed in Mumbai". A few moments later, she also posted a clip of her passing by the city streets. For the 24-year-old, this isn't her first trip to the subcontinent. She has vacationed to India last year in October with boyfriend Isaac Crew during which the two explored a number of places. She even chronicled her stay in places including Ranthambore, Jaipur, Jodhpur, Kerala, and Goa on social media. As she is all set to perform with Perry tonight at a music festival in Mumbai, Lipa on Tuesday exuded excitement over the same on the picture and video sharing platform writing, "So excited to go back to India this week! I've never had the chance to perform in front of you and I'm excited to share the stage with sweet mutha KPez!!!! Yaaaaay". Meanwhile, Perry who already landed in the city days ago has been relishing her time. Thursday night Bollywood filmmaker Karan Johar hosted a grand star-studded party to welcome Katy Perry in Mumbai. On Friday, the 'Roar' singer even took a stroll on the streets and shared pictures of the same on Instagram.

After Katy Perry, Dua Lipa touches down in Mumbai to perform at OnePlus music festival

<p>Singer Dua Lipa who landed in Mumbai on Saturday is really excited about her upcoming music festival. An ecstatic 'New Rules' singer, who learned the art of draping a saree while on her trip to Jaipur, expressed happiness overcoming back for a show to India.<br />
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She shared a picture from her last trip where she can be seen interacting from the local people in a blue embroidered saree.</p>

<p>"In Jaipur last year being taught how to wear a saree. So happy to be in Mumbai today! See you all for the show!!!" she captioned the pictures on Instagram.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Days after American pop singer Katy Perry landed in India, Lipa who is set to share the stage with the crooner, documented her trip to Mumbai.</p>

<p>As her flight was touching down at the Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport's runway early this morning, the singer shared a still on Instagram, documenting the scene writing, "Landed in Mumbai".<br />
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For the 24-year-old, this isn't her first trip to the subcontinent. She has vacationed to India last year in October with boyfriend Isaac Crew during which the two explored a number of places.<br />
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She even chronicled her stay in places including Ranthambore, Jaipur, Jodhpur, Kerala, and Goa on social media. Meanwhile, Perry, who already landed in the city days ago has been relishing her time.<br />
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Thursday night Bollywood filmmaker <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/dua-lipa-touches-down-in-mumbai-to-perform-at-music-festival-after-katy-perry-262523">Karan Johar hosted a grand star-studded</a> party to welcome Katy Perry in Mumbai. On Friday, the 'Roar'&nbsp;singer even took a stroll on the streets and shared pictures of the same on Instagram.&nbsp;</p>


Singer Dua Lipa who landed in Mumbai on Saturday is really excited about her upcoming music festival. An ecstatic 'New Rules' singer, who learned the art of draping a saree while on her trip to Jaipur, expressed happiness overcoming back for a show to India.

Singer Dua Lipa who landed in Mumbai on Saturday is really excited about her upcoming music festival. An ecstatic 'New Rules' singer, who learned the art of draping a saree while on her trip to Jaipur, expressed happiness overcoming back for a show to India. She shared a picture from her last trip where she can be seen interacting from the local people in a blue embroidered saree. "In Jaipur last year being taught how to wear a saree. So happy to be in Mumbai today! See you all for the show!!!" she captioned the pictures on Instagram. View this post on Instagram In Jaipur last year being taught how to wear a saree. So happy to be in Mumbai today! See you all for the show!!! @oneplus_india 🇮🇳 ❤️ A post shared by Dua Lipa (@dualipa) on Nov 16, 2019 at 12:31am PST × Days after American pop singer Katy Perry landed in India, Lipa who is set to share the stage with the crooner, documented her trip to Mumbai. As her flight was touching down at the Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport's runway early this morning, the singer shared a still on Instagram, documenting the scene writing, "Landed in Mumbai". For the 24-year-old, this isn't her first trip to the subcontinent. She has vacationed to India last year in October with boyfriend Isaac Crew during which the two explored a number of places. She even chronicled her stay in places including Ranthambore, Jaipur, Jodhpur, Kerala, and Goa on social media. Meanwhile, Perry, who already landed in the city days ago has been relishing her time. Thursday night Bollywood filmmaker Karan Johar hosted a grand star-studded party to welcome Katy Perry in Mumbai. On Friday, the 'Roar' singer even took a stroll on the streets and shared pictures of the same on Instagram.

Dua Lipa is happy to be in Mumbai, shares experience on social media

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<p>The Nationalist Congress Party (NCP), which bagged 54 seats in the recently concluded <a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/maharashtra-bjp-shiv-sena-feud-continues-for-the-cm-post-258477">Maharashtra Assembly elections</a> on Wednesday held meetings and took few decisions in Mumbai.</p>

<p>It all began with a meeting of important leaders at Silver Oak, which is NCP chief Sharad Pawar`s residence.</p>

<p>All prominent faces of the NCP were present at the meeting and were spotted with happy faces as they met Pawar for the first time after Diwali.</p>

<p>A little while later an NCP core committee meeting took place at the YB Chavan Centre in Mumbai. Leaders like Sharad Pawar, Praful Patel, Supriya Sule, Dhananjay Munde, Jayant Patil, Jitendra Awhad, Nawab Malik and other leaders and workers were present in the meeting.</p>

<p>A few decisions were to be taken and therefore the core of NCP was present there.Post core committee meeting, a gathering of the newly-elected MLAs was held in NCP office, Ballard Pier here. The meeting saw the NCP office being decorated with flowers and posters of `Pawarful NCP` depicting powerful NCP.</p>

<p>It was a comeback of sorts as NCP leaders seemed to be happy and satisfied with the results and the way every winning MLA was welcomed was special in its own way.</p>

<p>The meeting also saw Ajit Pawar being elected as the Legislative Party leader unanimously.Pawar took BJP-Shiv Sena`s "arrogance" to task by saying that NCP had won people`s hearts and people had taught them a lesson.</p>

<p>Pawar also said, "The current scenario is that except the ruling parties of Shiv Sena and BJP, NCP is the most accepted party in the state. The people of Maharashtra have shown us love."</p>

<p>On <a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/supreme-court-reserves-ayodhya-verdict-after-40-days-of-hearing-256283">Ayodhya land dispute</a> case, Pawar said, "The Ayodhya result will be announced soon and it is a matter of faith. Whatever judgement comes we have to make sure that it is accepted and peace prevails everywhere. There should be communal harmony maintained everywhere. There are chances that some forces might take advantage of this but it is important to be calm and accept things."</p>

<p>In a veiled attack at BJP, Pawar also said, "I don`t think Article 370 makes relevance at every place. Why do you have to raise the issue of 370 everywhere? How does 370 affect everything? You have to understand that Article 370 is not the only thing in the nation. First, understand the needs of the common man, that is much more important."</p>


The Nationalist Congress Party (NCP), which bagged 54 seats in the recently concluded Maharashtra Assembly elections on Wednesday held meetings and took few decisions in Mumbai.

The Nationalist Congress Party (NCP), which bagged 54 seats in the recently concluded Maharashtra Assembly elections on Wednesday held meetings and took few decisions in Mumbai. It all began with a meeting of important leaders at Silver Oak, which is NCP chief Sharad Pawar`s residence. All prominent faces of the NCP were present at the meeting and were spotted with happy faces as they met Pawar for the first time after Diwali. A little while later an NCP core committee meeting took place at the YB Chavan Centre in Mumbai. Leaders like Sharad Pawar, Praful Patel, Supriya Sule, Dhananjay Munde, Jayant Patil, Jitendra Awhad, Nawab Malik and other leaders and workers were present in the meeting. A few decisions were to be taken and therefore the core of NCP was present there.Post core committee meeting, a gathering of the newly-elected MLAs was held in NCP office, Ballard Pier here. The meeting saw the NCP office being decorated with flowers and posters of `Pawarful NCP` depicting powerful NCP. It was a comeback of sorts as NCP leaders seemed to be happy and satisfied with the results and the way every winning MLA was welcomed was special in its own way. The meeting also saw Ajit Pawar being elected as the Legislative Party leader unanimously.Pawar took BJP-Shiv Sena`s "arrogance" to task by saying that NCP had won people`s hearts and people had taught them a lesson. Pawar also said, "The current scenario is that except the ruling parties of Shiv Sena and BJP, NCP is the most accepted party in the state. The people of Maharashtra have shown us love." On Ayodhya land dispute case, Pawar said, "The Ayodhya result will be announced soon and it is a matter of faith. Whatever judgement comes we have to make sure that it is accepted and peace prevails everywhere. There should be communal harmony maintained everywhere. There are chances that some forces might take advantage of this but it is important to be calm and accept things." In a veiled attack at BJP, Pawar also said, "I don`t think Article 370 makes relevance at every place. Why do you have to raise the issue of 370 everywhere? How does 370 affect everything? You have to understand that Article 370 is not the only thing in the nation. First, understand the needs of the common man, that is much more important."

Maharashtra power tussle: Sharad Pawar holds NCP meetings in Mumbai

<p>Indian Naval Ship (INS) Teg on Saturday rescued 17 fishermen from a sinking fishing boat 'Vaishno Devi Mata'&nbsp;off Mumbai High in very severe cyclonic weather conditions in the wake of cyclone 'Kyarr'. The fishing boat had developed engine failure and had started flooding in very heavy seas and wind speeds of about 45 knots.</p>

<p>Following which, she tethered herself to a disused state-run Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) platform in the vicinity, the ING said in a statement.</p>

<p>ONGC personnel on the platform attempted to pass additional ropes and extract the fishermen but could only get one to safety on the platform before the rope parted.</p>

<p>SCI ship Urja, which was in the vicinity, then attempted to tow the fishing boat to safety but found it increasingly difficult in the severe weather conditions.</p>

<p>INS Teg, a frigate of the Western Fleet returning from her deployment in the Arabian Sea, was immediately diverted to the area to provide support and undertake rescue operations.</p>

<p>It made multiple approaches to the fishing boat and was able to rescue all 17 fishermen on board to safety.</p>

<p>Minutes after all fishermen were onboard INS Teg, the fishing boat sank.</p>

<p>All the rescued persons are in good health and did not suffer any major injuries during the rescue and are currently returning to Mumbai onboard the Indian Naval warship.</p>

<p>Since October 18, the Indian Coastal Guard (ICG) has been issuing weather warnings to all stakeholders and fishermen urging them to refrain from proceeding to sea.</p>

<p>Under the impact of Kyarr, isolated places in several districts of south interior Karnataka, few places over coastal and north interior Karnataka are likely to receive heavy rainfall during the next 24 hours, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Saturday.</p>

<p>According to IMD, the sea condition is "likely to be high to very high over the east-central Arabian Sea during the next 24 hours and phenomenal thereafter. It will be rough to very rough along and off north Karnataka coast during the next 24 hours."&nbsp;</p>

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Indian Naval Ship (INS) Teg on Saturday rescued 17 fishermen from a sinking fishing boat 'Vaishno Devi Mata' off Mumbai High in very severe cyclonic weather conditions in the wake of cyclone 'Kyarr'.

Indian Naval Ship (INS) Teg on Saturday rescued 17 fishermen from a sinking fishing boat 'Vaishno Devi Mata' off Mumbai High in very severe cyclonic weather conditions in the wake of cyclone 'Kyarr'. The fishing boat had developed engine failure and had started flooding in very heavy seas and wind speeds of about 45 knots. Following which, she tethered herself to a disused state-run Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) platform in the vicinity, the ING said in a statement. ONGC personnel on the platform attempted to pass additional ropes and extract the fishermen but could only get one to safety on the platform before the rope parted. SCI ship Urja, which was in the vicinity, then attempted to tow the fishing boat to safety but found it increasingly difficult in the severe weather conditions. INS Teg, a frigate of the Western Fleet returning from her deployment in the Arabian Sea, was immediately diverted to the area to provide support and undertake rescue operations. It made multiple approaches to the fishing boat and was able to rescue all 17 fishermen on board to safety. Minutes after all fishermen were onboard INS Teg, the fishing boat sank. All the rescued persons are in good health and did not suffer any major injuries during the rescue and are currently returning to Mumbai onboard the Indian Naval warship. Since October 18, the Indian Coastal Guard (ICG) has been issuing weather warnings to all stakeholders and fishermen urging them to refrain from proceeding to sea. Under the impact of Kyarr, isolated places in several districts of south interior Karnataka, few places over coastal and north interior Karnataka are likely to receive heavy rainfall during the next 24 hours, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Saturday. According to IMD, the sea condition is "likely to be high to very high over the east-central Arabian Sea during the next 24 hours and phenomenal thereafter. It will be rough to very rough along and off north Karnataka coast during the next 24 hours."

Cyclone Kyarr: INS Teg rescues 17 fishermen off Mumbai's coast

<p>As the question over new chief minister of Maharashtra persists following Assembly polls win, Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray will chair a meeting with newly-elected party MLAs on Saturday.</p>

<p>The BJP-Shiv Sena alliance won an absolute majority in the Maharashtra assembly polls with the former emerging as the single largest party in the state with 105 seats.</p>

<p>Shiv Sena, on the other hand, bagged 56 seats in the elections. Earlier this week Thackeray raised questions over whether the BJP or his party will get the chief minister`s seat in the state.</p>

<p>"The important question is who will be the chief minister? When the Lok Sabha elections were held we had decided on the 50-50 formula in the state. (BJP state chief) Chandrakant Patil raised some issues this time which we understood but we can only tolerate so much. After all, we have to run our party too. If the need arises Amit (Shah) Ji should come here to carry out what was decided earlier," he said.</p>

<p>"Discussions should be held over what was decided and then it will be decided who the chief minister will be," the Shiv Sena chief added.</p>

<p>The NCP also increased its numbers as compared to the 2014 elections with 54 seats while the Congress slipped to the fourth position winning 44 seats.</p>


As the question over new chief minister of Maharashtra persists following Assembly polls win, Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray will chair a meeting with newly-elected party MLAs on Saturday.

As the question over new chief minister of Maharashtra persists following Assembly polls win, Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray will chair a meeting with newly-elected party MLAs on Saturday. The BJP-Shiv Sena alliance won an absolute majority in the Maharashtra assembly polls with the former emerging as the single largest party in the state with 105 seats. Shiv Sena, on the other hand, bagged 56 seats in the elections. Earlier this week Thackeray raised questions over whether the BJP or his party will get the chief minister`s seat in the state. "The important question is who will be the chief minister? When the Lok Sabha elections were held we had decided on the 50-50 formula in the state. (BJP state chief) Chandrakant Patil raised some issues this time which we understood but we can only tolerate so much. After all, we have to run our party too. If the need arises Amit (Shah) Ji should come here to carry out what was decided earlier," he said. "Discussions should be held over what was decided and then it will be decided who the chief minister will be," the Shiv Sena chief added. The NCP also increased its numbers as compared to the 2014 elections with 54 seats while the Congress slipped to the fourth position winning 44 seats.

Uddhav Thackeray to chair meeting with Shiv Sena MLAs today

<p>Posters stating 'Young Soch Wins'&nbsp;have appeared across Prabhadevi following the victory of Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackrey'&nbsp;son Aditya Thackeray from Worli constituency in Maharashtra Assembly polls.</p>

<p>The posters were put up in the area by Shiv Sena leaders. 29-year-old Aditya Thackeray won from Mumbai's Worli assembly constituency, beating Nationalist Congress Party's (NCP) Suresh Mane by a margin of over 67,000 votes.</p>

<p>He is the first member of the family in Shiv Sena's history to contest the election. On Friday, a poster calling Aditya Thackeray as future Chief Minister came up in Worli.</p>

<p>With the counting of votes underway on Thursday, Uddhav Thackeray, while addressing the media, raised questions over whether the BJP or Shiv Sena will get the chief minister's seat in the state this time.</p>

<p>"The important question is who will be the chief minister? When the Lok Sabha elections were held, we had decided on the 50-50 formula in the state. (BJP state chief) Chandrakant Patil raised some issues this time which we understood but we can only tolerate so much. After all, we have to run our party too. If the need arises Amit (Shah) Ji should come here to carry out what was decided earlier," Thackeray had said during the press conference.</p>

<p>The BJP-Shiv Sena alliance won an absolute majority in the Maharashtra assembly polls with the former emerging as the single largest party in the state with 105 seats.</p>

<p>Shiv Sena, on the other hand, bagged 56 seats in the elections. The NCP also increased its numbers as compared to the 2014 elections with 54 seats while the Congress slipped to the fourth position winning 44 seats.&nbsp;</p>


Posters stating 'Young Soch Wins' have appeared across Prabhadevi following the victory of Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackrey' son Aditya Thackeray from Worli constituency in Maharashtra Assembly polls.

Posters stating 'Young Soch Wins' have appeared across Prabhadevi following the victory of Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackrey' son Aditya Thackeray from Worli constituency in Maharashtra Assembly polls. The posters were put up in the area by Shiv Sena leaders. 29-year-old Aditya Thackeray won from Mumbai's Worli assembly constituency, beating Nationalist Congress Party's (NCP) Suresh Mane by a margin of over 67,000 votes. He is the first member of the family in Shiv Sena's history to contest the election. On Friday, a poster calling Aditya Thackeray as future Chief Minister came up in Worli. With the counting of votes underway on Thursday, Uddhav Thackeray, while addressing the media, raised questions over whether the BJP or Shiv Sena will get the chief minister's seat in the state this time. "The important question is who will be the chief minister? When the Lok Sabha elections were held, we had decided on the 50-50 formula in the state. (BJP state chief) Chandrakant Patil raised some issues this time which we understood but we can only tolerate so much. After all, we have to run our party too. If the need arises Amit (Shah) Ji should come here to carry out what was decided earlier," Thackeray had said during the press conference. The BJP-Shiv Sena alliance won an absolute majority in the Maharashtra assembly polls with the former emerging as the single largest party in the state with 105 seats. Shiv Sena, on the other hand, bagged 56 seats in the elections. The NCP also increased its numbers as compared to the 2014 elections with 54 seats while the Congress slipped to the fourth position winning 44 seats.

'Young Soch Wins': Posters celebrating Aditya Thackeray's electoral victory appear in Prabhadevi

<p>Veteran actor Javed Akhtar and his wife Shabana Azmi were among those who stepped out to participate in the celebration of democracy&nbsp;by casting their votes in Mumbai on Monday.<br />
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Javed also criticised the people who continuously complain about the governments which failed to keep up with their promise. "We people are in the habit of complaining, be it any political party in power," he said.<br />
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Throwing light on the importance of voting in India and how people are fortunate enough to vote, Javed told the media persons: "We have been levied with the responsibility of voting and trust me in entire Asia you see there are very few countries that are fortunate enough to vote".<br />
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As for versatile actor Ranjeet, stepping out of the house to cast his vote was like a holy bathe in Prayagraj. "As I was stepping out of my house to come here, I felt like I was going for a bath in Prayagraj," he said.<br />
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Using their star power, celebrities continued to urge their fans to exercise their right to vote and chose the deserving candidate. "It's important for the country to get developed and to do so only the right kind of government should be in power. We should be proud of ourselves that we as citizens have the responsibility to bring that government in power," said Pankaj Udhas, 'Chitthi Aayee Hai' singer while talking to ANI.<br />
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Elections began in 288 Assembly constituencies of Maharashtra at 7 am today and will continue till 6 pm. The counting of votes will be held on October 24. In Mumbai, 9,894 polling stations have been set up at 1,537 locations for voting. 36 out of 288 seats come&nbsp;in the city of Mumbai where 334 candidates are in the fray. The city has 97.72 lakh registered voters.</p>


Veteran actor Javed Akhtar and his wife Shabana Azmi were among those who stepped out to participate in the celebration of democracy by casting their votes in Mumbai on Monday.

Veteran actor Javed Akhtar and his wife Shabana Azmi were among those who stepped out to participate in the celebration of democracy by casting their votes in Mumbai on Monday. Javed also criticised the people who continuously complain about the governments which failed to keep up with their promise. "We people are in the habit of complaining, be it any political party in power," he said. Throwing light on the importance of voting in India and how people are fortunate enough to vote, Javed told the media persons: "We have been levied with the responsibility of voting and trust me in entire Asia you see there are very few countries that are fortunate enough to vote". As for versatile actor Ranjeet, stepping out of the house to cast his vote was like a holy bathe in Prayagraj. "As I was stepping out of my house to come here, I felt like I was going for a bath in Prayagraj," he said. Using their star power, celebrities continued to urge their fans to exercise their right to vote and chose the deserving candidate. "It's important for the country to get developed and to do so only the right kind of government should be in power. We should be proud of ourselves that we as citizens have the responsibility to bring that government in power," said Pankaj Udhas, 'Chitthi Aayee Hai' singer while talking to ANI. Elections began in 288 Assembly constituencies of Maharashtra at 7 am today and will continue till 6 pm. The counting of votes will be held on October 24. In Mumbai, 9,894 polling stations have been set up at 1,537 locations for voting. 36 out of 288 seats come in the city of Mumbai where 334 candidates are in the fray. The city has 97.72 lakh registered voters.

Javed Akhtar: We are in habit of complaining about government of any party

<p>Scores of depositors of the scam-hit Punjab and Maharashtra Cooperative (PMC) Bank staged a protest here on Saturday demanding the removal of restriction on cash withdrawal imposed by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), which is currently capped at Rs 40,000 for six months.</p>

<p>The protesters raised slogans and held up placards with slogans like 'Save PMC, Save Us'.</p>

<p>"I have been a customer of this bank for the past 15 years. RBI officials during audit had given this bank A grade. What is our mistake in this? Ours is not black money. It is very difficult to run a household for six months with just Rs 40,000," said Shardab Sheikh, a protester.</p>

<p>Manmohan Singh, another protester said that he was under great pressure to make payments.</p>

<p>"I recently bought a new house and have to pay the builder 1 lakh each month. How will I pay the amount...I am very worried. They should allow us to withdraw more cash," he said.</p>

<p>Last month, the RBI restricted the activities of the PMC Bank for six months and asked it not to grant or renew any loans and advances, make any investment or incur any liability, including borrowing of funds and acceptance of fresh deposits after an alleged fraud of Rs. 4,355 crore scam came to light.</p>

<p>The organisation had initially capped the deposit withdrawal at Rs 10,000 but later raised it to Rs 40,000.</p>

<p>The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has seized and identified movable and immovable assets worth more than Rs 3,830 crore owned by Housing Development and Infrastructure Limited (HDIL) in connection with the case.&nbsp;<br />
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Scores of depositors of the scam-hit Punjab and Maharashtra Cooperative (PMC) Bank staged a protest here on Saturday demanding the removal of restriction on cash withdrawal imposed by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), which is currently capped at Rs 40,000 for six months.

Scores of depositors of the scam-hit Punjab and Maharashtra Cooperative (PMC) Bank staged a protest here on Saturday demanding the removal of restriction on cash withdrawal imposed by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), which is currently capped at Rs 40,000 for six months. The protesters raised slogans and held up placards with slogans like 'Save PMC, Save Us'. "I have been a customer of this bank for the past 15 years. RBI officials during audit had given this bank A grade. What is our mistake in this? Ours is not black money. It is very difficult to run a household for six months with just Rs 40,000," said Shardab Sheikh, a protester. Manmohan Singh, another protester said that he was under great pressure to make payments. "I recently bought a new house and have to pay the builder 1 lakh each month. How will I pay the amount...I am very worried. They should allow us to withdraw more cash," he said. Last month, the RBI restricted the activities of the PMC Bank for six months and asked it not to grant or renew any loans and advances, make any investment or incur any liability, including borrowing of funds and acceptance of fresh deposits after an alleged fraud of Rs. 4,355 crore scam came to light. The organisation had initially capped the deposit withdrawal at Rs 10,000 but later raised it to Rs 40,000. The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has seized and identified movable and immovable assets worth more than Rs 3,830 crore owned by Housing Development and Infrastructure Limited (HDIL) in connection with the case.

PMC Bank scam: Depositors stage protest in Mumbai

<p>Ahead of Assembly polls in the state, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/five-died-in-bihar-due-to-illicit-liquor-23058">Election Commission officials</a> on Sunday seized illicit liquor worth Rs 70,000 in Malabar hill Assembly constituency here.<br />
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Last week, EC officials&nbsp;seized Rs 63.09 lakh&nbsp;cash from two different places in Mumbai.<br />
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Maharashtra will go to polls on October 21 and the counting of votes will take place on October 24.</p>


Ahead of Assembly polls in the state, Election Commission officials on Sunday seized illicit liquor worth Rs 70,000 in Malabar hill Assembly constituency here. Last week, EC officials seized Rs 63.

Ahead of Assembly polls in the state, Election Commission officials on Sunday seized illicit liquor worth Rs 70,000 in Malabar hill Assembly constituency here. Last week, EC officials seized Rs 63.09 lakh cash from two different places in Mumbai. Maharashtra will go to polls on October 21 and the counting of votes will take place on October 24.

Election Commission seizes illicit liquor worth Rs 73,000 in Mumbai ahead of elections

<p>Amidst fire fighting operation here at a residential building on Sunday, a fire-personnel was rushed to a hospital following asphyxiation&nbsp;and "dehydration" while another person, stranded inside the building&nbsp;was found unconscious. He was rescued and provided medical care.</p>

<p>A level-3 fire broke out at Aaditya Arcade building at Charni road on Sunday morning. Several fire tenders rushed to the spot to douse the flames.</p>

<p>Cooling operation by the fire brigade is underway.</p>

<p>As many as eight people who were trapped inside have been rescued by the fire brigade.<br />
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Further, details are awaited.</p>


Amidst fire fighting operation here at a residential building on Sunday, a fire-personnel was rushed to a hospital following asphyxiation and "dehydration" while another person, stranded inside the building was found unconscious.

Amidst fire fighting operation here at a residential building on Sunday, a fire-personnel was rushed to a hospital following asphyxiation and "dehydration" while another person, stranded inside the building was found unconscious. He was rescued and provided medical care. A level-3 fire broke out at Aaditya Arcade building at Charni road on Sunday morning. Several fire tenders rushed to the spot to douse the flames. Cooling operation by the fire brigade is underway. As many as eight people who were trapped inside have been rescued by the fire brigade. Further, details are awaited.

Mumbai fire: Two including firefighter hospitalised due to asphyxiation

<p>BJP leader Kirit Somaiya on Sunday said that Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis was following the court`s order with respect to cutting of trees in Aarey Colony.</p>

<p>Speaking to ANI, Somaiya said, "We acknowledge and respect the judiciary. BJP and Fadnavis government respect the Constitution. It is following the court`s order in Aarey Colony."</p>

<p>"It is very painful that some activists are comparing Maharashtra Chief Minister Fadnavis with General Dyer. We strongly oppose it. If required, we will approach the Election Commission to complain about it," he said.</p>

<p>"With the metro rail project, our intention is to reduce the pressure from Mumbai local trains," he said.</p>

<p>"We don`t want to delay the project anymore. If the project is further delayed, then the ultimate burden will be on Mumbaikars," he added.&nbsp;</p>

<p>A local court on Saturday sent 29 people to judicial custody for five days while police detained 55 others in connection with protests against the cutting of trees in the Aarey Colony area.</p>

<p>According to the police, as many as 38 people were arrested out of which 29 were produced before the Borivali Court, which sent them to judicial custody.</p>

<p>The protesters opposed the cutting of trees for the construction of the car shed of the metro station. They have demanded the relocation of the bus depot, which is a part of the Metro III project.&nbsp;</p>


BJP leader Kirit Somaiya on Sunday said that Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis was following the court`s order with respect to cutting of trees in Aarey Colony. Speaking to ANI, Somaiya said, "We acknowledge and respect the judiciary.

BJP leader Kirit Somaiya on Sunday said that Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis was following the court`s order with respect to cutting of trees in Aarey Colony. Speaking to ANI, Somaiya said, "We acknowledge and respect the judiciary. BJP and Fadnavis government respect the Constitution. It is following the court`s order in Aarey Colony." "It is very painful that some activists are comparing Maharashtra Chief Minister Fadnavis with General Dyer. We strongly oppose it. If required, we will approach the Election Commission to complain about it," he said. "With the metro rail project, our intention is to reduce the pressure from Mumbai local trains," he said. "We don`t want to delay the project anymore. If the project is further delayed, then the ultimate burden will be on Mumbaikars," he added. A local court on Saturday sent 29 people to judicial custody for five days while police detained 55 others in connection with protests against the cutting of trees in the Aarey Colony area. According to the police, as many as 38 people were arrested out of which 29 were produced before the Borivali Court, which sent them to judicial custody. The protesters opposed the cutting of trees for the construction of the car shed of the metro station. They have demanded the relocation of the bus depot, which is a part of the Metro III project.

Mumbai: Government is following court's decision in Aarey Colony, says BJP leader Somaiya

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