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Hardik Pandya bought a luxury Land Rover Defender worth around ₹4 crore for his son Agastya at a Mumbai dealership, sharing a special family moment. Photos showed Agastya with Natasa Stankovic during the handover. The former couple, who separated in 2024, have promised to co-parent their son amicably. Pc (Instagram): @landrover_mumbai

Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma were spotted at Mumbai airport, posing for paparazzi, smiling warmly, and interacting with excited fans.

A 19-year-old woman from Tripura alleged her live-in partner brutally assaulted her in Gurugram and set her on fire after pouring sanitiser during argument. She is critical at Safdarjung Hospital in Delhi. Police arrested the 19-year-old accused and registered an FIR. Investigation is currently underway.

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Pramod Pawde, 22, climbed Kalsubai in under three hours using a prosthetic leg, showing determination while completing the challenging night trek to Maharashtra’s highest peak. Pawde, who lost his leg to bone cancer at 15, overcame uneven terrain and fatigue, calling the sunrise from the summit one of his most beautiful moments. ✍🏻: Ritika Gondhalekar 📸: Special Arrangement

Pakistan carried out targeted airstrikes in Nangarhar and Paktika, saying it hit militant camps linked to TTP and Islamic State affiliates after recent deadly attacks. Afghan officials claimed dozens, including women and children, were killed, with reports of at least 17 family members dead, escalating tensions between both countries.

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Students of Nair Dental College raised concerns over overcrowded hostel rooms, saying up to ten students were forced to share poorly ventilated spaces for months. After complaints and media attention, authorities restarted construction work and promised additional rooms, though students may wait nearly a year for improved facilities. ✍🏻: Ritika Gondhalekar 📸: @raje_ashish

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Weekly Horoscope: What’s in Store? Curious about your day? We’ve got your astrological forecast covered! Discover what the stars have aligned for Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius, and Pisces. By: Aparna Bose

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After safety fears, commuters in Mumbai find smarter ways to travel, mixing metro rides, walking, and skateboards to avoid traffic and daily hazards safely home. From multi-line switches to remote jobs, residents cut costs, save time, and choose healthier, stress-free routes that make the city's grind easier every single day. ✍️: Arpika Bhosale 📷: @satejss

A 41-second CCTV clip showing a young girl rescuing two children from a malfunctioning elevator has gone viral on X, earning widespread admiration. The girl’s quick thinking and calm response helped prevent a potentially serious accident.

A POCSO court in Banda, Uttar Pradesh, has sentenced a couple to death for sexually exploiting 33 minor boys over a decade and selling the videos on the dark web. The court termed the case “rarest of the rare,” citing the scale, brutality, and systemic nature of the crimes.

A school-going minor narrowly escaped serious injury after being surrounded and chased by stray dogs inside Chaitrangan Society in Kirkatwadi on Friday morning. The CCTV-captured incident triggered outrage among residents over rising stray dog concerns. The child sustained minor injuries, while Pune Municipal Corporation teams launched a search and action drive in the area.

Security agencies have issued a high alert across Delhi following intelligence inputs about a possible terror plot by Lashkar-e-Taiba targeting crowded religious and heritage sites in Old Delhi. Sources indicate that temples in the Chandni Chowk area and locations around the Red Fort could be potential targets, with a suspected plan to carry out an improvised explosive device (IED) attack. The alert comes nearly three months after the November 10, 2025 car bombing near Red Fort, which killed at least 12 people and injured over 20. Following the fresh inputs, paramilitary forces and Delhi Police teams have been deployed across temple premises and sensitive zones in Chandni Chowk, with round-the-clock surveillance and heightened checks in place. Officials said the intelligence is still under verification, but precautionary security measures have been intensified to prevent any untoward incident.

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Mumbai’s newest South Indian hotspot, **The Rameshwaram Cafe**, is winning hearts with traditional recipes that highlight rich ghee, bold podi spice, and comforting Bengaluru-style flavours. A Bengaluru foodie suggests trying signature idlis, dosas, and paddu here, calling them soulful, satisfying, and a true taste of home for South Indian food lovers. By🖋️: Nascimento Pinto

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The **Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation** has begun searching for land across Mumbai to build the city’s first dog shelters, following a recent court directive. The move comes after an order by the **Supreme Court**, aiming to relocate sterilised street dogs from schools and hospitals into designated, well-managed shelters. By🖋️: Eshanpriya MS