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Mumbai, May 2 (IANS) The latest romantic drama ‘Ek Din’ starring Junaid Khan and Sai Pallavi has opened to mixed reactions, mostly negative to average reactions, from audiences. While many felt that the film is a copy of ‘Saiyaara’ and has little to offer in terms of entertainment, a few others believed that the film is an average watch.In an exclusive interaction with IANS, viewers from multiple theatres across Mumbai expressed their views on the film.One viewer from a theatre in Mira Road,…

Mumbai, May 1 (IANS) Producer Firoz Nadiadwala, 62, has filed a complaint at the Amboli police station in Mumbai over the copyright and remake rights of the film ‘Hera Pheri’. The film is based on the Malayalam film ‘Ramji Rao Speaking’. Firoz has claimed that he had legally purchased the remake rights of the story in Hindi and other languages (except South Indian languages) for Rs 4,50,000 from Suresh Kumar Singhal of M / s Compact Disc India Limited in 2000. Firoz Nadiadwala has alleged that s…

Mumbai, May 1 (IANS) The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB), under ‘Operation White Strike’, uncovered a large transnational cocaine trafficking syndicate and seized 349 kg of high-grade cocaine valued at nearly Rs 1,745 crore in the illicit market from Mumbai and adjoining logistics corridor, an official said on Friday. In a congratulatory message to the NCB on social media platform X, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said, “We are resolved to ruthlessly crush the narcotics cartel. The NCB has cracked…

Mumbai, May 1 (IANS) The Maharashtra Navnirman Sena chief Raj Thackeray on Friday criticised the state government for its “half-hearted” approach to the Maharashtra Day celebrations. After the Chief Minister paid tribute at the Hutatma Chowk (Martyrs’ Memorial), Raj Thackeray visited the site and offered his respects to the martyrs of the Samyukta Maharashtra movement. Following his visit, he took to social media to express his deep disappointment regarding the state of the memorial and what…

Mumbai, May 1 (IANS) Mahendragiri, the sixth ship of Nilgiri-class (Project 17A), was delivered to the Indian Navy on Mumbai, marking a significant milestone in achieving self-reliance in warship design and construction, an official said on Friday.Project 17A frigates are versatile multi-mission platforms designed to address current and emerging challenges in the maritime domain.Project 17A (P17A) of the Indian Navy consists seven advanced stealth guided-missile frigates. The seven ships, known …

New Delhi, May 1 (IANS) India’s white‑collar job market opened FY27 on a healthy note, up 6 per cent year‑on‑year led by growth in the insurance job market, a report said on Friday.The ‘Naukri JobSpeak’ saw its ‘Index’ reached 3,045 points in April, up 6 per cent year‑on‑year from 2,878 points. The three‑month moving average from February to April stood at 9 per cent year‑on‑year growth.Insurance led sectoral growth growing 21 per cent and BPO/ITES went up 15 per cent. Real…

New Delhi, May 1 (IANS) Adani Group Chairman Gautam Adani said on Friday that the Group would add another Rs 2 lakh crore in new assets within this year as part of the accelerated growth that is taking place across its businesses.Addressing 4 lakh employees of the Adani Group on International Labour Day, Gautam Adani said, “In our first 35 years, we collectively built assets worth approximately Rs 2 lakh crore. And today, such is our standing that within this single year alone, we are going to…

Mumbai, May 1 (IANS) The Shiv Sena Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray (UBT) on the 67th Foundation Day of Maharashtra on Friday claimed that the Marathi people were being cornered by “Maharashtra-haters” and “subservient” local rulers. It called upon the Marathis to once again raise the cry of Maharashtra Dharma to protect their identity and pride against this perceived “national conspiracy”. The Thackeray camp in the party’s mouthpiece, ‘Saamana’, said that even today, rickshaw drivers in Mumbai refuse…

Mumbai, May 1 (IANS) Actress Padmini Kolhapure took to her social media account to fondly remember her late co-star and dear friend Rishi Kapoor on his death anniversary on April 30 with a heartfelt musical tribute.Taking to her social media account, the veteran actress was seen humming the iconic lines of the superhit ‘Puchho Na Yaar Kya Hua’, a song that continues to be associated with the beloved on-screen pair.In the video, Padmini is seen smiling as she sings the nostalgic track.As the …

Mumbai, May 1 (IANS) Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar has expressed immense pride in being a part of Maharashtra on the occasion of Maharashtra Day, celebrated on May 1.Talking about the state, Akshay who is currently seen hosting the quiz reality show, Wheels of Fortune, said, “Hosting Wheel of Fortune has given me the chance to meet people from across Maharashtra, each carrying their own hopes and determination. Maharashtra has truly been my karm bhoomi, and I feel grateful for everything it…