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Mumbai hoarding collapse: Court refuses bail to accused businessman

A Mumbai court on Wednesday denied bail to businessman Arshad Khan, a key accused in the case pertaining to the collapse of a giant hoarding at suburban Ghatkopar that claimed 17 lives in May last year. Khan was on the run for nearly seven months and arrested from Lucknow in late December. The 42-year-old businessman's bail application was rejected by Additional Sessions Judge Sachin Pawar. A detailed court order was not available yet. In his plea, the businessman had said he was not even named in the FIR and subsequently falsely implicated in the case. Khan asserted he has no connection with Ego Media Pvt Ltd, the firm that installed the giant hoarding, or the Maharashtra government agency which gave the permissions for the billboard. "The allegations against the applicant (Khan) are that of colluding with the commissioner of police to obtain the necessary permissions to erect the hoarding. But the investigating agency has not made any of the commissioners as accused in the ...

Hard work a personal choice, no one can demand long hours: Narayana Murthy

These are issues one can introspect on, come to a conclusion, and do whatever they want, said Infosys co-founder Narayana Murthy about work-life balance

Chris Martin 'apologies for colonialism' at Coldplay concert in Mumbai

During the Coldplay Mumbai concert, lead singer Chris Martin won the hearts of his fans when he spoke about the pre-independent history and apologised for the British rule in India

Amitabh Bachchan sells his duplex apartment in Mumbai for Rs 83 cr

The property is located in The Atlantis, a residential project by Crystal Group in Mumbai's Oshiwara

As Mumbai Marathon turns 20, a plethora of brands dash to the finish line

The Full Marathon that comprises 42km, will transverse through the city's major landmarks -from the Gateway of India to the shimmering waves of Marine Drive and the Bandra-Worli Sea Link

Saif Ali Khan attack: Police forms 20 teams to intensify search for accused

To ensure the early arrest of the accused, the police have started investigating people roaming around unnecessarily at night, and also calling those who already have a criminal record

Saif Ali Khan attack: New video shows suspect going upstairs in building

A new video surfaced on Friday showing the suspect in the actor Saif Ali Khan attack case going upstairs in his building in Mumbai's Bandra area with his face covered and carrying a bag. Khan (54) suffered grievous injuries after an intruder stabbed him with a knife repeatedly at his 12th-floor flat in Bandra in the early hours of Thursday. The actor, who received multiple stab injuries, including in his neck, underwent an emergency surgery at Lilavati Hospital. According to a police official, the attacker has been captured in CCTV cameras cautiously climbing the stairs at 1.37 am before intruding into the actor's house. The man had his face covered and was carrying a bag. In a CCTV footage that surfaced on Thursday, the assailant, wearing a red scarf and carrying a backpack, was scurrying down the stairs from the sixth floor of the 'Satguru Sharan building, where the actor lives, at around 2.30 am. His face was clearly visible in the first footage. No arrest has been made in the

Apartment spanning three floors sold in Mumbai's BKC for Rs 99 crore

A triplex has been sold in the Mumbai real estate market's Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC) area for Rs 99 crore, according to the property registration documents accessed by IndexpTap.com

Saif Ali Khan 'out of danger'; attacker 'detained': What we know so far?

Saif Ali Khan, attacked at his Mumbai residence during an attempted robbery, underwent surgery for severe injuries and is now recovering. Mumbai Police has launched a probe to catch the attacker

CCTV footage shows intruder escaping via staircase after attacking Saif

Police are examining the CCTV footage showing the intruder who allegedly attacked actor Saif Ali Khan at his Bandra apartment with a knife escaping through the staircase, officials said. The footage, captured at 2.33 am on Thursday, clearly showed the young suspect's face. He is seen wearing a brown collared t-shirt and red scarf or 'gamcha' while descending the stairs on the sixth floor of the building. The actor lives on the 12th floor. A screen grab of the intruder's face as he glanced at the CCTV camera went viral. Police were examining the footage of the entire building premises to get more clues, an official said. Several teams have been formed to nab the suspect, he added. Besides local police, the crime branch too is conducting a probe. The attack, which took place around 2.30 am on Thursday after the intruder had somehow gained entry into Khan's flat and was spotted by his house help, left the actor grievously injured with a piece of knife lodged in his spine. He was oper

Organisers asked not to involve children on stage at Coldplay concert

The Thane district authorities have issued a notice to the organisers of British band Coldplay's upcoming concert in Navi Mumbai, asking them not to allow participation of children "in any form on stage" at the event. Also, no child should be allowed to attend the concert without earplugs or hearing protection, the district child protection officer said in a notice to the event organisers. As part of their 'Music of the Spheres World Tour', the British band has three shows scheduled at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai area of Maharashtra's Thane district on January 18, 19 and 21. Following a complaint lodged by a Chandigarh resident, raising concerns about children's safety during the event, the Thane district authorities on January 14 issued the notice to the concert organisers, Coldplay frontman Chris Martin and the event ticketing partner BookMyShow. The notice warned the organisers and Martin to "not use children on stage in any form", citing concerns about high sound levels

Saif Ali Khan hospitalised after knife attack by robber at Bandra home

According to the police, an intruder broke into the house and allegedly attacked Saif Ali Khan before fleeing the scene when other family members woke up

Saif Ali Khan injured in knife attack at Mumbai home, undergoes surgery

Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan received multiple injuries after an intruder attacked him with a knife at his residence in Mumbai in the early hours of Thursday, officials said. Khan, 54, was taken to the Lilavati Hospital here and required a medical procedure following the incident which took place at around 2.30 am at his house in Bandra area, they said. Lilavati Hospital's COO Dr Niraj Uttamani in a statement said Khan was stabbed by an unidentified person at his Bandra home and brought to the medical facility at 3.30 am. "Saif has six stabs and two are deep. Of this one is close to spine. He is being operated upon by a team of doctors led neurosurgeon Dr Nitin Dange, cosmetic surgeon Dr Leena Jain and anaesthesiologist Dr Nisha Gandhi," Dr Uttamani said. "The surgery is still going on. He sustained six injuries, two are minor, two intermediate and two deep injuries, one of the injuries is on the back which is close to spine. A neurosurgeon is involved in the surgery," Dr Uttaman

Sale of luxury homes, priced Rs 4 cr and above, rises 53% in 2024: CBRE

Luxury homes, each costing Rs 4 crore and above, were in much demand last year with sales rising 53 per cent to 19,700 units across seven major cities, according to CBRE. In the 2023 calendar year, the sales of housing units, each priced Rs 4 crore and above, stood at 12,895 units. Sales of luxury homes in this price category were maximum in Delhi-NCR at 10,500 units during 2024 as compared to 5,525 units in the preceding year. Anshuman Magazine, Chairman & CEO - India, South-East Asia, Middle East & Africa, CBRE, said, "The residential real estate market is driven by strong fundamentals underpinned by robust end-user demand. We expect this momentum to continue, with both sales and new housing unit launches to remain steady in the coming quarters." Furthermore, Magazine noted that many cities traditionally associated with mid-end developments, such as Noida, Bengaluru, Pune, and Chennai, are increasingly witnessing a shift towards high-end projects. Commenting on the report, ..

PM Modi commissions INS Surat, Nilgiri, Vaghsheer in big boost for Navy

The induction of these vessels underscores India's strides in defence manufacturing and maritime security, aligning with its vision to become a global leader in this domain

Mumbai traffic advisory issued ahead of Modi's visit, view routes to avoid

Prior to PM Modi's visit to Mumbai on Wednesday for the ISKCON Temple's inauguration, a Mumbai traffic advisory has been issued and restrictions have been put in place

PM Modi's Mumbai visit: Key events, traffic advisory, and route diversions

PM Modi is scheduled to visit Mumbai today for the inauguration of the Iskcon temple, the commissioning of naval warships, and meetings with BJP MLAs

Three naval warships commissioned in Mumbai; PM Modi attends event

The commissioning of three major naval combatants marks a significant leap forward in realising India's vision of becoming a global leader in defence manufacturing and maritime security

Major realty deal: K Raheja Corp buys prime Mumbai land for Rs 466 crore

The agreement includes the sale of all pieces and parcels of land along with an existing building on the 5.75-acre site

One year on, Atal Setu registers average daily traffic of 22,689 vehicles

India's longest sea bridge Atal Setu (formerly Mumbai Trans Harbour Link or MTHL), inaugurated a year ago, recorded an average traffic of fewer than 23,000 vehicles per day, lower than the initiation projections of handling more than 56,000 vehicles daily. Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the nearly 22-km-long bridge, which connects Sewri in Mumbai to Chirle in Navi Mumbai, on January 12, 2024, marking the completion of a major infrastructure project in the state. In a release on Monday, Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) said Atal Setu was "emerging as a symbol of modern infrastructure, safety, and efficiency". The bridge that crosses over the Thane creek facilitated the movement of 83,06,009 vehicles over the past year, significantly contributing to smoother and faster transit between Mumbai and Navi Mumbai, said the state-run agency. As per a MMRDA report, on an average 57,525 vehicles were projected to use the bridge daily by 2021 (the structure ..