Mumbai, April 26 (IANS) Marathi actress Varsha Usgaonkar opened up about her future plans, saying that she has always wanted to do women-empowered roles.Speaking exclusively to IANS during the trailer launch event of her forthcoming historical drama “Kaun Sahi”, she was asked what kind of roles she desires to play in the future. Responding to the question, Varsha said, “I have always wished to play an empowered woman on screen – like a doctor or a lawyer, or a businesswoman. I would like to play…
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Jammu, April 23 (IANS) Police in Mumbai said on Thursday that they have arrested a woman cricketer associated with the J&K T-20 league, along with her brother and another associate, in connection with an alleged sextortion and extortion case.A police spokesperson of Mumbai Crime Branch said that a woman cricketer associated with the J&K T-20 cricket league and her brother have been arrested.“The duo were apprehended from a hotel in New Delhi. Subsequently, their associate, Uddin Imtiya…
Mumbai, April 19 (IANS) In an ongoing crackdown against drug networks across Mumbai, the Anti-Narcotics Cell (ANC) conducted a raid in the Khar area and arrested a foreign national and seized cocaine and MDMA (Ecstasy) tablets with a total value of Rs 2.21 crore, officials said on Sunday. The Mumbai Police said that they are continuously tightening their noose around drug suppliers, peddlers, and individuals linked to these networks. The officials said that the accused was apprehended in Khar un…
Mumbai, April 17 (IANS) Television actress Urvashi Dholakia, known for her outspokenness and calling spade a spade, has voiced serious concerns over ongoing late-night construction work in Mumbai’s Juhu area, calling it a “midnight horror” for residents. The actress took to social media to share an open letter, highlighting the disturbance caused by construction allegedly taking place at a property owned by Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah producer Asit Kumar Modi.She also shared a few vide…
Mumbai, April 15 (IANS) The NESCO drug party case in Mumbai has taken a dramatic turn with investigators uncovering the criminal background of the family of the main accused, Anand Patel. Officials said he is the son of alleged “ration mafia” kingpin Lakhan Patel, who has a long history of serious criminal cases in the Kalyan-Dombivli region.According to police sources, multiple cases involving serious offences have been registered against Lakhan Patel across several police stations in Kalyan an…
Mumbai, April 14 (IANS) The Maharashtra Pradesh Congress Committee president Harshwardhan Sapkal on Tuesday expressed concern over the death of two MBA students allegedly due to an overdose after attending a music event on the night of April 11. He claimed that the illegal drug trade is flourishing with the alleged patronage of the government, accusing the BJP-Mahayuti government of pushing Maharashtra’s youth into the grip of drugs. Sapkal said that at a live music concert held at the N…
Mumbai, April 14 (IANS) In the wake of the deaths of two MBA students from an alleged drug overdose at a music concert in Mumbai’s Goregaon East, police arrested another suspect on Tuesday, taking the total number of arrests to six, including the event organiser and a suspected drug supplier. According to Mumbai Police, the incident took place during a music event held on April 11 and has since raised serious concerns over drug use at public gatherings.Reports indicate that around 15 to 16 stude…
Mumbai, April 13 (IANS) Veteran actress Shabana Azmi applauded the state government of Maharashtra for the dignified final procession of the late legendary singer Asha Bhosle. She further appreciated BMC, Mumbai Police, and the Traffic control for handling the farewell in a respectful manner.Taking to her official Instagram account, Shabana Azmi wrote, “Appreciation of the #State Govt for the dignity that was accorded to #Ashaji’s goodbye procession . #BMC , the #Mumbai Police , #Traffic Contr…
Mumbai, April 13 (IANS) Cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar was overcome with emotion as he paid his last respects to legendary singer Asha Bhosle, who was laid to rest with full state honours on Monday.Tendulkar and his wife, Anjali, who share a close, deeply personal bond with the iconic vocalist, arrived early to stand with the grieving family. Known to regard Bhosle as a maternal figure, the former India captain appeared visibly shaken during the final rites, as the nation mourned the loss of one …
Mumbai, April 11 (IANS) In a significant breakthrough, the Mumbai Police have uncovered a major terror funding angle linked to a suspected hawala racket, with key accused Salim Sheikh allegedly creating fake passports for nearly 40 individuals using forged documents. The Anti-Terrorism Branch of the Special Branch conducted simultaneous raids at three locations in the Kurar area of Malad, leading to the arrest of Mohammed Islam Ismail Khan, alias Salim Rahmatullah Sheikh (49). During the operati…