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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 ..

BEST wet lease bus staff go on flash strike in Mumbai; some services hit

The contractual employees of a private operator hired by the Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport undertaking went on a flash strike at one of the depots in Mumbai early Monday morning, partially affecting the BEST bus services. While BEST did not disclose the reason for the strike, sources said it was triggered by the alleged mistreatment of a pregnant woman conductor by officials of the private operator. A BEST official said the services were affected on a few routes as the strike was limited to the Pratiksha Nagar depot, while a union leader claimed more than 100 buses of the private operator remained off the road. Notably, BEST, which operates nearly 3,000 buses and serves more than 30 lakh passengers daily, has been without a general manager for more than a week. An additional commissioner of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) is currently holding charge of the position. BEST public relations officer Sudas Sawant told PTI that employees of the wet lease operat

Coldplay concert: HC dismisses PIL seeking rule against black marketing

The Bombay High Court on Friday dismissed a plea seeking guidelines to curb black marketing and ticket scalping at major events in the backdrop of the alleged foul play in the ticket sale process for British band Coldplay's concert in Navi Mumbai this month. A division bench of Chief Justice D K Upadhyaya and Justice Amit Borkar said the issues raised in the petition pertain to the legislative domain, and hence, the court cannot interfere. "This is a legislative and executive decision. The court cannot interfere. The government is at liberty to formulate legislation addressing the concerns raised in the petition," the court said. The bench said that in the absence of a clear statutory framework mandating the reliefs sought in the petition, it cannot direct legislation to be enacted or laws to be amended in a particular manner. "However, in the event that the competent authority (of the government) considers it necessary, they remain at liberty to take appropriate legislative or ...

BP partnership to boost ONGC revenue by $10.3 billion over 10 years

ONGC said TSP will receive a fixed fee for the first two years, followed by a service fee based on a percentage share of the revenue from net incremental hydrocarbon production

London-based BP wins ONGC contract to boost Mumbai High production

As Technical services provider, BP has promised to raise output by 60% at India's largest oilfield

SC tells Sebi to review development proposals for Sahara's Versova property

The court directed both the developers to deposit Rs 1,000 crore via a demand draft, saying it will not be encashed until the court takes a final decision in the matter

Actor Varun Dhawan acquires two apartments in Mumbai's Juhu for Rs 86.92 cr

The apartments are in Twenty by D'DECOR, a premium residential and group housing development located in Juhu

BluSmart expands its all-electric ride-hailing services to Mumbai

The service initially covers key areas such as Goregaon, Bandra, and the Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC), with plans for further citywide expansion

Housing sales up 7% in 2024 across top 8 cities at 350K units: Knight Frank

Housing sales rose 7 per cent annually in 2024 across eight major cities to reach 12-year high at 3,50,613 units on better demand for premium homes amid stable mortgage rates and strong economic growth, according to Knight Frank. Last month, real estate consultant Anarock had reported that housing sales declined 4 per cent in 2024 to nearly 4.6 lakh units across seven major cities. In a virtual conference on Tuesday, property consultant Knight Frank India Chairman and Managing Director Shishir Baijal noted that the Indian housing market saw a strong demand for homes priced between Rs 2-5 crore each. Hyderabad and Pune reached an all-time highs and Mumbai recorded a 13-year peak. "The higher ticket size segments drove momentum despite concerns of overheating, with the Rs 2-5 crore category witnessing an 85 per cent annual growth, although the sub-Rs 50 lakh and Rs 50 lakh-1 crore segments saw declining or fatigued sales," the consultant said. Baijal said the residential market has

'Real stock market money is with Gujjus.. Let that sink in': Nithin Kamath

Nithin Kamath: Ahmedabad and Mumbai account for 80 per cent of equity delivery trades, Nithin Kamath said on X

Arkade Developers aims Rs 2,150 cr revenue from 3 new projects in Mumbai

Arkade Developers Ltd will redevelop three residential projects in Mumbai and expects to generate a revenue of Rs 2,150 crore. In a statement on Monday, Arkade Developers said it has added three redevelopment projects in key micro-markets within western suburbs of Mumbai. Collectively, Arkade will develop 20,232 square metres (about 5 acres) across these redevelopment projects located in Andheri East, Malad West and Borivali West. "The projected saleable carpet area is approx 5.85 lakh sq ft, generating a projected turnover of Rs 2,150 crore," said the company, which recently got listed on the stock exchanges. Arkade Developers Chairman and Managing Director said, "Redevelopment is a crucial part of the Mumbai real estate growth journey and the brand's forte in the ever-evolving Mumbai skyline". "We have a robust pipeline of over 8 upcoming projects across MMR. We expect to witness a further uptick in societies partnering with us, owing to our exemplary delivery track record," he