Mumbai, 3rd Jan: In the vibrant culinary landscape of Veera Desai Road, Mulk has emerged as a beacon of authenticity, transporting diners to the heart of Punjab with its genuine Punjabi culinary experience. Renowned blogger Randeep Gujral, known as Turbanmirchie, recently embarked on a flavorful expedition at Mulk, uncovering a symphony of tastes meticulously curated by Executive Chef and Founder Ishijyot Surri.
The gastronomic journey commenced with Turbanmirchie delving into Mulk’s signature dish, Raan E Sikandari – a culinary masterpiece featuring a full raan served with biryani and eggs, each element coated with expertly fried mutton. Randeep Gujral expressed his awe at the impeccable fusion of flavors, praising the dish as nothing short of amazing.
Moving through the culinary repertoire, Turbanmirchie sampled the Yellow Chilli Murgh Tikka and the Murgh Darbari Kebab. The latter, a standout creation of Mulk, showcased Chef Ishijyot Surri’s expertise, presenting a Chicken Seekh Kebab wrapped in a flavorful chicken coating. The distinguished blogger was notably impressed, emphasizing the exceptional taste and presentation of each dish.
Chef Ishijyot Surri, in an exclusive conversation, shared insights into the meticulous craft behind Mulk’s signature dishes. The restaurant, having recently graced the Master Chef India stage, has earned accolades, including the prestigious Times Hospitality Award. Randeep Gujral echoed the sentiment, commending not only the delectable taste but also the avant-garde presentation that left him momentarily speechless.
Mulk’s ambiance, situated on the ground floor of Crescent Royale, seamlessly blends art and culture, with M. F. Hussain’s masterpieces adorning the walls. This artistic infusion fosters a welcoming and harmonious atmosphere, enhancing the overall dining experience.
The menu at Mulk remains a testament to simplicity and authenticity, offering a spectrum from mouthwatering appetizers to delectable main courses and irresistible desserts. The well-curated bar menu complements the culinary offerings, ensuring a delightful beverage pairing for patrons. Located in Andheri West, Mulk caters to a diverse crowd, attracting families seeking a delightful dinner and friends in pursuit of an enjoyable evening out.
In conclusion, Mulk emerges as an enticing choice for those yearning for authentic Punjabi flavors and a taste of North India in the heart of Mumbai. Whether patrons crave classic Punjabi dishes, a refreshing lassi, or the vibrant flavors of Amritsar’s streets, Mulk promises a genuine and warm culinary experience. Turbanmirchie’s detailed gastronomic journey at Mulk, guided by Randeep Gujral and Chef Ishijyot Surri, unveils the rich tapestry of flavors awaiting discerning food enthusiasts in Andheri West.
Location: Ground Floor, Crescent Royale – Veera Desai Road, Off Link Road, Behind Crescent Tower, Andheri West.
- Maharashtra: Council adjourned after ruckus over Mumbai-Goa highway workThe Maharashtra Legislative Council was adjourned for an hour on Friday following commotion over the work on the Mumbai-Goa highway, reported the PTI. According to the PTI, the disruption started in the upper house of the state legislature after NCP legislator Vikram Kale raised concerns over the delay in the work `four-laning and concretisation` on the busy highway. Responding to Vikram Kale, Public Works Department Minister Ravindra Chavan said, “The construction work on the Panvel-Indapur stretch is 72 per cent complete. The… Read more: Maharashtra: Council adjourned after ruckus over Mumbai-Goa highway work
- Delhi: 10-year-old girl gang-raped, murdered; 2 detainedA 10-year-old girl was allegedly gang-raped and killed by her neighbours in north Delhi, reported PTI. As per the report, her body was found in an abandoned plot with her head smashed on early Friday, police said. Two people have been detained in connection with the case, they said. She was allegedly gang-raped and then killed by her neighbours. According to the report, the police received a PCR call around 12.30 am on Friday from the victim`s father who reported her missing,… Read more: Delhi: 10-year-old girl gang-raped, murdered; 2 detained
- Pune bar case: 3 held, including man who supplied drug to accusedThree people, including a Nigerian national, have been reportedly arrested in connection with the alleged drug use in a bar on Fergusson Road in Pune. The videos of the accused in the Pune bar case had gone viral recently, a police official said on Friday, reported PTI. As per the news agency reports, the police probe began after a video showed two people, later identified as Nitin Thombre and Karan Mishra, allegedly with drugs inside the toilet of Liquid Leisure Lounge, popularly… Read more: Pune bar case: 3 held, including man who supplied drug to accused
- Fee waiver for girls from OBC, EWS families pursuing higher educationMaharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and Finance Minister Ajit Pawar on Friday presented the Maharashtra budget 2024 during the ongoing monsoon session of the state legislature. Ajit Pawar said that the state government has announced several initiatives in the budget, including free medical check-ups and treatment for warkaris, as well as the formation of a warkari development corporation to support the community`s growth Additionally, Rs 36 crore has been allocated for the Pandharpur dindi, with each dindi (group of pilgrims) receiving Rs 20,000.… Read more: Fee waiver for girls from OBC, EWS families pursuing higher education
- Maharashtra budget 2024: Deputy CM Ajit Pawar presents state`s budgetWith an eye on the upcoming Maharashtra Assembly elections, Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and Finance Minister Ajit Pawar on Friday (June 28) presented the Maharashtra Budget 2024. On Thursday, Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, who also handles the finance portfolio, tabled the Economic Survey 2023-24 in the Maharashtra assembly monsoon session. According to the state`s latest Economic Survey, Maharashtra’s economy, the top contributor to the national nominal GDP, is expected to expand by 7.6 per cent in 2023-24, similar to the… Read more: Maharashtra budget 2024: Deputy CM Ajit Pawar presents state`s budget
- Ajit Pawar announces scheme to guarantee Rs 1500 to womenMaharashtra deputy CM Ajit Pawar on Friday afternoon presented the state`s budget during the ongoing monsoon session of the state assembly and announced the `Mukhyanantri Majhi Ladki Bahin` scheme which would guarantee Rs 1500 to women. The scheme will be implemented from July 2024, Ajit Pawar said while presenting the budget. According to the ANI, at the State Assembly, Maharashtra Deputy CM and NCP chief Ajit Pawar said, “We are announcing Mukhyanantri Majhi Ladki Bahin (CM My Beloved Sister). Under this, all… Read more: Ajit Pawar announces scheme to guarantee Rs 1500 to women
- T20 WC 2024: "I thought 170 was a very good score on this surface", says RohitIn the T20 World Cup 2024 match against England, Indian captain Rohit Sharma knew that 171 was going to be a very good score on a slow pitch. The presence of spinners like Kuldeep Yadav and Axar Patel proved to be fruitful for India in Guyana. Kuldeep-Axar duo shared six wickets between them and helped the side defeat England by 68 runs to enter their third T20 World Cup final. Rohit, who has now led India to the third global final in… Read more: T20 WC 2024: "I thought 170 was a very good score on this surface", says Rohit
- Maharashtra: Latur education society to celebrate `birthday` of 5,000 treesAn education society based in Maharashtra`s Latur will reportedly celebrate the `birthday` of about 5,000 trees planted by it on July 2. The trees were planted on a plot of barren land a few years ago, an official from the organisation said on Friday, reported PTI. As per the NES agency report, advocate Ashish Bajpai, secretary of Shri Marwadi Rajasthan Shikshan Sanstha, said they first planted hundreds of saplings behind the Rajasthan Vidyalaya and Raja Narayanlal Lahoti English School on July 2,… Read more: Maharashtra: Latur education society to celebrate `birthday` of 5,000 trees
- NIA searches multiple places in Naxal-affected ChhattisgarhThe National Investigation Agency (NIA) Friday conducted a series of searches in the Naxal-infested regions of Chhattisgarh in connection with a CPI (Maoist) arrest and arms recovery case. “Half a dozen places in the troubled region were extensively searched, and several mobile phones, a printer, and cash amounting to Rs 39,100 were seized along with incriminating documents,” a statement issued by the NIA said. The six premises subjected to searches are located in the remote villages of Mujalgondi, Kalmuchche, Amabeda and Jiwalamari… Read more: NIA searches multiple places in Naxal-affected Chhattisgarh
- T20 World Cup 2024: Harbhajan Singh slams Vaughan over Guyana controversyFormer England cricketer Michael Vaughan has always criticized the Board of Control for Cricket in India and Team India for their power and financial status in international cricket. In the semi-final two of the T20 World Cup 2024 between India and England, the Englishmen lost the match at the Providence Stadium in Guyana. With this victory, Jos Buttler-led England got knocked out of the tournament and India qualified for the finals of the T20 World Cup 2024. Rohit Sharma and Co. will… Read more: T20 World Cup 2024: Harbhajan Singh slams Vaughan over Guyana controversy
- Delhi airport roof collapse: AAP demands Rs 1 cr compensation for victim`s kinThe AAP on Friday demanded compensation of Rs 1 crore as ex-gratia amount for the kin of the person killed in the airport roof collapse incident, reported PTI. Shah also demanded a high-level investigation into the matter. Addressing a press conference on Friday, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Jasmine Shah said the BJP-led central government should come in forefront and explain the reasons for the incident. “A very sad incident happened today. A portion of Delhi airport`s T1 roof collapsed. Delhi International… Read more: Delhi airport roof collapse: AAP demands Rs 1 cr compensation for victim`s kin
- Mumbai weather update: City to see intermittent spells of moderate to heavy rainMumbai and surrounding areas, since Thursday, have been seeing intermittent spells of moderate to heavy rainfall. According to the latest Mumbai weather update, the city and suburbs will be experiencing the same for the next 24 hours. The India Meteorological Department, in its latest Mumbai weather update, stated that the city and suburbs will see a generally cloudy sky with intermittent spells of moderate to heavy rain on Friday. The maximum temperature in the city is likely to settle at 32 degrees… Read more: Mumbai weather update: City to see intermittent spells of moderate to heavy rain
- NCP Pune unit demands MLC seat for party ahead of Maharashtra council electionsAs the Maharashtra Legislative Council polls approach on July 12, the Pune unit of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) (Ajit Pawar faction) has requested one Legislative Council seat for the city. A delegation led by Pune Unit President Deepak Mankar met with Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar in Mumbai to make a formal claim for the seat ahead of Maharashtra Legislative Council polls. Mankar noted that obtaining a seat is critical to the party`s strategy in the next Vidhan Sabha election in… Read more: NCP Pune unit demands MLC seat for party ahead of Maharashtra council elections
- Finger in ice-cream case: DNA report links finger with machine operatorThe blood DNA report of Omkar Pote, a fruit feeder machine operator at Natural Dairy Company in Indapur (Pune), has confirmed that the severed finger digit found in a Yummo ice cream cone belonged to him. According to police sources, the Malad police collected blood samples from Pote last week and sent them, along with the severed finger found in the ice cream cone, to the forensic laboratory in Kalina for DNA testing. On Thursday, the police received the DNA test results,… Read more: Finger in ice-cream case: DNA report links finger with machine operator
- Mumbai Police arrest mule in fake company caseKandivli cyber police have arrested one person from a gang that cheated a businessman by creating a fake company on the IndiaMart website. The gang would take orders, collect money from customers and then disappear without delivering the goods. One person who offered his service as a mule to facilitate the transfer of funds has been arrested from Surat, while two others are absconding. According to police sources, a Kandivli-based corporate gifting business owner learned from a friend about a company named… Read more: Mumbai Police arrest mule in fake company case
- ED arrests expelled DMK functionary in drugs-linked money laundering caseThe Enforcement Directorate has arrested sacked DMK functionary Jaffer Sadiq at the Tihar Jail in connection with a drugs linked money laundering investigation, official sources said Friday. The federal agency will soon take the 36-year-old to Chennai and produce him before a special Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) seeking his remand for custodial interrogation, the sources said. Sadiq was arrested by the ED on June 26 at the Tihar Jail where he is lodged in judicial custody in a NCB case.… Read more: ED arrests expelled DMK functionary in drugs-linked money laundering case
- Delhi rains: Bhupender Yadav blames plastic waste, slams local govt`s inactionUnion Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav attributed the waterlogging in Delhi following torrential rains on Friday morning to drains being clogged with plastic waste and criticised the Delhi government for its inaction despite multiple reminders. The Safdarjung Observatory, the city`s primary weather station, recorded 228.1 mm of rainfall in the 24 hours ending at 8.30 am on Friday, more than three times the June rainfall average of 74.1 mm and the highest for the month in at least 16 years. The season`s first… Read more: Delhi rains: Bhupender Yadav blames plastic waste, slams local govt`s inaction
- How inmates are achieving educational reform behind barsDespite ongoing challenges in providing legal education to prisoners, the distance education programme for inmates has grown steadily. In 2023-2024, 106 prisoners graduated from their courses, earning a 90-day remission from their sentences. As per data available with mid-day, 73 prisoners completed undergraduate degrees and 33 completed postgraduate courses from Yashwantrao Chavan Maharashtra Open University (YCMOU) and Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU). Since 2014, over 3,000 prisoners have pursued education via distance learning while incarcerated. A mid-day report ‘Law education for… Read more: How inmates are achieving educational reform behind bars
- Civil Aviation Minister orders probe into Delhi airport roof collapseAn investigation has been ordered into the Delhi airport roof collapse that happened early on Friday killing one and injuring six. Civil Aviation Minister K Ram Mohan Naidu announced a thorough inspection of the airport`s structure. After visiting the site of the Delhi airport roof collapse, Minister Naidu, while interacting with the press, stated that the situation was now under control, reported PTI. Reportedly, Terminal 1 has been closed, and planes are being routed to Terminals 2 and 3. Minister Naidu said… Read more: Civil Aviation Minister orders probe into Delhi airport roof collapse
- Former Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren granted bail in money laundering caseThe Jharkhand High Court on Friday granted bail to former Chief Minister Hemant Soren in a money laundering case linked to a land scam. The HC had reserved its verdict on Soren`s bail plea on June 13, reported PTI. According to the report, his senior counsel Arunabh Chowdhury said that prima facie Former Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren is not guilty of offence. He told PTI, “Bail has been granted to Soren. The court has held that prima facie he is not guilty… Read more: Former Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren granted bail in money laundering case
- Rohit, Axar, Kuldeep excel as India outclass England, set up title clash with SACaptain Rohit Sharma slammed his 32nd T20I fifty through a 39-ball 57, while Kuldeep Yadav and Axar Patel picked three wickets each as India stormed into the 2024 Men’s T20 World Cup final after outclassing defending champions England by 68 runs in the second semifinal at the Providence Stadium. On a tricky pitch with a slow pace and low bounce, Rohit adjusted well to mix risk-taking and caution to smash six fours and two sixes in his vital knock, while sharing a… Read more: Rohit, Axar, Kuldeep excel as India outclass England, set up title clash with SA
- Two women Maoists surrender in GadchiroliTwo women Maoists carrying a cumulative reward of Rs 16 lakh on their heads surrendered in Maharashtra’s Gadchiroli district on Thursday, an official said. A release from the office of the superintendent of police identified them as Bali alias Rambatti alias Zarina Narote, 28, and Shashikala alias Chandrakala alias Manisha Uike, 29, both platoon party committee members of the proscribed Communist Party of India (Maoist) company number 10. The surrender of these two women, with rewards of Rs 8 lakh each on… Read more: Two women Maoists surrender in Gadchiroli
- Maharashtra: Black panther rescued in RatnagiriA villager`s prompt alert to the forest department in Ratnagiri resulted in the successful rescue of a black melanistic leopard that was ensnared in wire fencing of a mango orchard. On Wednesday morning, Padmanath alias Pintya Kotharkar of Kuveshi village informed the range forest officer of Rajapur forest department about the black cat getting trapped in the mango orchard of Harshad Hareshwar Manjarekar. Divisional Forest Officer (DFO) Girija Desai said, “We rushed to the spot along with the rescue team and found… Read more: Maharashtra: Black panther rescued in Ratnagiri
- Mumbai Diary: Friday Dossier
Rain-soaked selfie A biker braves the downpour to steal a selfie with his pillion rider while waiting at a signal near Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus. Jeselnik in the city Snooty, snobbish, rude — a few adjectives those unfamiliar with Anthony Jeselnik might use to refer to him. For Indian fans of the American comedian, however, it’s time to celebrate. The 45-year-old is gearing for an India tour of his new special Bones and All, with a Mumbai show scheduled for August 8.… Read more: Mumbai Diary: Friday Dossier - Delhi airport roof collapse: Flight departures at T-1 suspended till 2 pmFlight departures at Delhi Airport`s Terminal 1 were suspended until 2 pm on Friday after part of the roof collapsed due to heavy rain. According to the PTI report, one person lost their life in the Delhi airport roof collapse incident while five others were injured. According to the report, the Delhi airport roof collapse happened around 5 am. Departures from T-1, which solely handles domestic planes, were immediately halted following the Delhi airport roof collapse. Passengers already inside the terminal were able… Read more: Delhi airport roof collapse: Flight departures at T-1 suspended till 2 pm
- NEET-UG paper leak: CBI arrests two in PatnaThe CBI has made first arrests in the NEET-UG paper leak case, taking into custody two persons from Patna, officials said Thursday. Manish Kumar and Ashutosh Kumar allegedly provided safe premises to the aspirants before the examination where they were given leaked papers and answer keys, the officials said. The CBI has registered six FIRs in the NEET paper leak case. The NEET-UG is conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) for admissions to MBBS, BDS, AYUSH and other related courses in… Read more: NEET-UG paper leak: CBI arrests two in Patna
- President’s speech: Slams Emergency, defends EVMsPresident Droupadi Murmu on Thursday stressed the government’s unwavering faith in the Constitution and efforts to make it a part of “public consciousness”, while slamming the Emergency as the “biggest and darkest chapter of direct attack” on the Constitution. In her first address to a joint sitting of Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha after Prime Minister Narendra Modi began his third term, she described the poll result as an endorsement of his government’s policies while ruing attempts to hurt people’s faith in… Read more: President’s speech: Slams Emergency, defends EVMs
- Owaisi alleges his Delhi residence vandalized by some `unknown miscreants`All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) MP Asaduddin Owaisi on Thursday alleged that some “unknown miscreants” vandalised his Delhi residence with black ink. The AIMIM MP shared this claim on his X handle and wrote, “Some “unknown miscreants” vandalised my house with black ink today. I have now lost count the number of times my Delhi residence has been targeted.” He further claimed that upon asking about the incident, the Delhi Police expressed their helplessness on this incident. “When I asked @DelhiPolice officials… Read more: Owaisi alleges his Delhi residence vandalized by some `unknown miscreants`
- NEET-UG row: Case against NSUI workers for barging NTA office during protestsA case has been registered against NSUI workers after they barged into the NTA office during a protest against NEET issue, said Delhi Police on Thursday. The case was registered under several sections of 186/ 353/ 452/ 342/34 of IPC. This development has come after members of the Congress` National Students` Union of India (NSUI) on Thursday held a protest demonstration at the National Testing Agency (NTA) office over recent “irregularities” in NEET-UG 2024. Following the NSUI protest at the agency`s office… Read more: NEET-UG row: Case against NSUI workers for barging NTA office during protests
- India, Russia hold Sub-Working Group meeting to bolster defence cooperationThe third India-Russia Inter-Governmental Commission (IRIGC) Sub-Working Group meeting was held in the national capital to further enhance defence cooperation and joint exercises between the two nations. The two-day meeting was held on June 26-27, with the Indian Army and Russia`s Land Forces participating in it. The meeting focused on defence cooperation, military training, military education and joint exercises between the two Armies. “3rd #India #Russia Inter-Governmental Commission (IRIGC) Sub Working Group (Land) Meeting between #IndianArmy & #LandForces, Russian Federation was held… Read more: India, Russia hold Sub-Working Group meeting to bolster defence cooperation
- Six injured after portion of roof of Delhi airport`s T-1 collapsesSix persons were injured after a portion of the roof of Delhi airport`s Terminal-1 collapsed and they have been taken to hospital, said Delhi Fire Services officials. According to a PTI report, the collapsed part of the roof fell on cars, including taxis, early on Friday as rains lashed the national capital. According to the PTI report, a search operation is presently underway to ensure that no one else is trapped within the damaged vehicles. #WATCH | Latest visuals from Terminal-1 of… Read more: Six injured after portion of roof of Delhi airport`s T-1 collapses
- Arundhati Roy honoured with PEN Pinter PrizeBooker Prize-winning author Arundhati Roy, currently facing the threat of prosecution over historic comments on Kashmir 14 years ago, was on Thursday honoured with the prestigious Pen Pinter Prize 2024 for her unflinching and unswerving writings. The prize, established in 2009 by the charity English PEN, defends freedom of expression and celebrates literature in memory of Nobel-Laureate playwright Harold Pinter. Roy expressed her delight at being named this year’s winner amid an incomprehensible turn the world is taking. “I am delighted to… Read more: Arundhati Roy honoured with PEN Pinter Prize
- Mumbai: Woman onboard IndiGo flight booked for abusing cabin crewA woman passenger onboard IndiGo Airlines flight 5292 from Varanasi to Mumbai was booked for allegedly abusing and misbehaving with cabin crew over a change in seat, reported PTI citing a police official said on Thursday. The incident occurred on Monday, the official added. “The flight with 175 passengers took off from Varanasi 29 minutes late. The woman, occupying seat 9, asked for a change in seat but refused when the crew asked her to take seat 15. Some 15 minutes later,… Read more: Mumbai: Woman onboard IndiGo flight booked for abusing cabin crew
- ED raids Mumbai-based business group; luxury cars, watches among seized assetsED raided a Mumbai-based business group on Wednesday in an alleged Rs 975 crore bank loan fraud linked money laundering case, reported PTI. The searches were undertaken against Mandhana Industries Limited (now GB Global Ltd.) and its promoters, the federal agency said in a statement. As per the report, luxury cars like Mercedes Benz and Lexus, and watch brands like Rolex and Hublot apart from more than 140 bank accounts and lockers were seized after the raid. The money laundering case stems… Read more: ED raids Mumbai-based business group; luxury cars, watches among seized assets
- "Bumrah is 1000 times better than me": Kapil DevFormer Indian captain Kapil Dev feels that lead pacer Jasprit Bumrah is a “1000 times better” bowler than what he was in his prime. Jasprit Bumrah has showcased exceptional skills with the ball in the ongoing T20 World Cup 2024. So far, he has bagged 11 wickets with an outstanding economy of 4.08 in 23 overs. “Bumrah is 1000 times better than me. These young boys are far better than us. We had more experience. They are better,” Kapil told `PTI Videos`.… Read more: "Bumrah is 1000 times better than me": Kapil Dev
- Mumbai: 45-year-old security guard dies by suicide in Dahisar EastA 45-year-old man allegedly died by suicide by slitting his throat at his residence in Dahisar East on Wednesday. Dharmendra Singh (45), who worked as a security guard, was an addict to alcohol and had attempted suicide in the past several time, earlier at his hometown in Bihar where he had consumed a powdered glass to attempt suicide and also tried to slit his throat. According to the police sources, Singh and his wife had a domestic dispute. He took a drastic… Read more: Mumbai: 45-year-old security guard dies by suicide in Dahisar East
- IND vs ENG semi-final: Toss delayed due to wet outfield, inspection at 8:30 PMWith a refreshingly aggressive batting approach, India would look to avoid the knockout stage jitters plaguing them for over a decade when they take on defending champions England in the semifinals of the T20 World Cup 2024 on Thursday. The last time these two teams met at this stage, it turned out to be a no contest as England outplayed an outdated India in the 2022 edition`s semifinal. However, India have finally been able to shed their conservative approach at the top… Read more: IND vs ENG semi-final: Toss delayed due to wet outfield, inspection at 8:30 PM
- David Warner backs this youngster to succeed in opening slot for AustraliaAustralia`s David Warner believes that Jake Frser-McGurk can fill the opening role for Australia and will have a “fantastic” career ahead. Warner and Jake represented the Delhi Capitals in the IPL 2024. The 22-year-old was also part of Australia`s T20 World Cup 2024 squad as a travelling reserve. Warner`s international career most likely ended after Australia crashed out of the Super 8 stage of the tournament after Afghanistan and India inflicted back-to-back defeats on them. After Australia`s exit from the T20 World… Read more: David Warner backs this youngster to succeed in opening slot for Australia
- India vs England semi-final toss delayed due to rain, inspection at 8:30 PMThe toss for the T20 World Cup 2024 semi-final match between India and England has been delayed due to wet outfield after a spell of heavy shower in the morning. There is forecast of rain during Thursday`s semi-final as Georgetown gets its maximum rainfall in the month of June. The minimum overs to constitute a semi-final will be 10 overs per side and there is no reserve day. If there is no result, then India with a better Net Run Rate (NRR)… Read more: India vs England semi-final toss delayed due to rain, inspection at 8:30 PM
- Young Darekar named Maharashtra chief selectorMaharashtra’s former left-arm spinner Akshay Darekar, 35, is all set to begin a new innings, as one of the youngest chief selectors of the state team. Darekar, who was an active player till last season, has been dealing with a shoulder injury for some time and decided to switch to the other side. He offered his services to his state and feels “highly obliged” with his recent appointment as chairman of Maharashtra’s Ranji Trophy team. Also Read: Rohit claims India `always under pressure`… Read more: Young Darekar named Maharashtra chief selector
- Michael Vaughan decries ICC`s bias in scheduling post Afghanistan`s semis exitFormer England captain Michael Vaughan feels the ongoing T20 World Cup 2024 is “purely set up for India” and global body ICC should have been a bit more “fairer” to other countries as this is not a bilateral event organised solely for commercial gains. Vaughan, 49, has often criticised the BCCI and India for flexing their muscle and financial might in international cricket. “Well, it`s their tournament isn`t it? Literally it`s that. You know that. They get to play whenever they want,… Read more: Michael Vaughan decries ICC`s bias in scheduling post Afghanistan`s semis exit
- Maharashtra: Six booked by Thane Police for duping flat buyers of Rs 80 lakhThe Thane Police in Maharashtra have registered a case against six persons for allegedly cheating a banker and six others of about Rs 80 lakh after promising to get them flats and shops in Maharashtra`s Thane district, an official said on Thursday, reported the PTI. According to the PTI, in his complaint to the Kapurbawdi police, the complainant, who works as a senior official in a private bank, said the accused had collected Rs 79.89 lakh from seven of them in 2015.… Read more: Maharashtra: Six booked by Thane Police for duping flat buyers of Rs 80 lakh
- Rohit claims India `always under pressure` to end World Cup droughtIndia captain Rohit Sharma admitted Wednesday his team is `always under pressure` to end a world title drought which has now stretched to over a decade. India tackle defending champions England in the second semi-final of the T20 World Cup 2024 on Thursday. The cricket superpower won the inaugural edition in 2007 and were runners-up in 2014. Their last 50-over World Cup triumph, meanwhile, came on home soil in 2011. When the tournament returned to India in 2023, Rohit`s side were comfortably… Read more: Rohit claims India `always under pressure` to end World Cup drought
- England wary of Kohli threat in T20 World Cup semi-finalEngland coach Matthew Mott is wary of under-performing Indian superstar Virat Kohli taking out his frustrations against the defending champions in Thursday`s T20 World Cup 2024 semi-final. Kohli has struggled throughout T20 World Cup 2024 with scores of one, four, nought, 24 and a highest of 37 against Bangladesh. In the second round Super Eights win over Australia, he was out for a five-ball duck. It`s a worrying sequence for a player who has more than 4,100 runs in the format and… Read more: England wary of Kohli threat in T20 World Cup semi-final
- Woman takes selfie with ballot paper, booked for MCC violation in ThaneA woman was booked for alleged poll code violation during the Maharashtra MLC polls in Thane district, a police official said on Thursday, reported the PTI. The woman is reportedly accused of taking a selfie with the ballot paper while voting in the Maharashtra Legislative Council polls on Wednesday and posting the image on social media, the Ambernath police station official said, as per the PTI. “Based on the complaint of the poll officer, we have booked her under Representation of the… Read more: Woman takes selfie with ballot paper, booked for MCC violation in Thane
- Toddler falls into a bucket of water, dies while undergoing treatmentA toddler who fell into a bucket of water on June 1 and was undergoing treatment in a hospital in Mumbra in Thane district of Maharashtra has died, a police official said on Thursday, reported the PTI. The one-year-old girl identified as Fatima Ibrahim Khan died on June 23, the Mumbra police station official said. “The child had fallen into a bucket of water while her parents were busy with household chores. She was rushed to a hospital in Kausa where she… Read more: Toddler falls into a bucket of water, dies while undergoing treatment
- Maharashtra MLC polls: Shiv Sena (UBT) to field candidate for council pollsThe Shiv Sena (UBT) will field its candidate for the upcoming Maharashtra legislative council polls, its chief Uddhav Thackeray said on Thursday, reported PTI. He asserted that the opposition has got its math right in order to get its nominee elected. The biennial elections for 11 seats of the Upper House of the state legislature will take place on July 12. This is the first council election in Maharashtra Since the vertical split in Shiv Sena and the Nationalist Congress Party. “We… Read more: Maharashtra MLC polls: Shiv Sena (UBT) to field candidate for council polls
- Bumrah, the idol to one and allIconic former India all-rounder Kapil Dev feels Jasprit Bumrah is a “1000 times better” bowler than what he was at his prime. Bumrah, who has been doing exceptionally well in the ongoing T20 World Cup 2024, snaring 11 wickets at an outstanding economy of 4.08 in the 23 overs he has bowled so far. “Bumrah is 1000 times better than me. These young boys are far better than us. We had more experience. They are better,” Kapil told `PTI Videos`. Bumrah, who… Read more: Bumrah, the idol to one and all
- Maharashtra govt decides to handover NEET case to CBIMaharashtra government on Thursday decided to handover the investigation of all matters related to NEET case to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), the officials said, according to the ANI. Maharashtra government has decided to hand over the investigation of all matters related to NEET scam to CBI: Maharashtra government officials — ANI (@ANI) June 27, 2024 The CBI has made first arrests in the NEET-UG paper leak case, taking into custody two persons from Patna, officials said Thursday, according to the… Read more: Maharashtra govt decides to handover NEET case to CBI
- NEET-UG Row: `India against NTA` protest continues for second day in DelhiVarious student outfits under the banner “India against NTA” staged second day of their indefinite sit-in at Delhi`s Jantar Mantar on Thursday to protest against alleged irregularities in several centrally held examinations like NEET-UG, PG and UGC-NET, reported PTI. As per the PTI report, the students gathered in large numbers at the Jantar Mantar with `dhaplis` and posters and banners that featured slogans like “justice for NEET applicants”, “NTA`s failure puts our future in danger” and “paper leaks have one solution, NTA`s… Read more: NEET-UG Row: `India against NTA` protest continues for second day in Delhi
- A look at South Africa`s painful past at ICC eventsSouth Africa and T20 World Cup 2024 semifinals used to be a sporting tragedy of Shakepearean proportions. Not anymore. Shedding the unwanted tag of perennial `chokers` the Proteas marched into their maiden T20 World Cup 2024 final unbeaten in Tarouba, Trinidad, comfortably beating tournament giant-slayers Afghanistan. The triumph wiped off years of heartache and the trauma of being labelled under-performers despite having some of international cricket`s biggest names in the line-up. 1992 ODI World Cup semifinal vs Australia Not quite a choke… Read more: A look at South Africa`s painful past at ICC events
- Ashish Shelar thanks Maharashtra government for its decisionThe Maharashtra government has finally approved a project to develop a 120-acre “central park” at Mahalaxmi Race Course. The decision was take following discussions with the Royal Western India Turf Club (RWITC) and the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC). On Maharashtra government`s decision, Mumbai BJP President MLA Ashish Shelar expressed gratitude to Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde, Deputy Chief Ministers Devendra Fadnavis and Ajit Pawar for the state government`s decision to dedicate to the city a Central Park. The Maharashtra government has approved the… Read more: Ashish Shelar thanks Maharashtra government for its decision
- Afghans proud in defeat as fairytale World Cup run ends in semisAfghans mourned the end of their T20 World Cup 2024 dreams on Thursday but said the cricket team`s performances in reaching a first semi-final gave them hope for the future. An all-male crowd of hundreds — among them armed Taliban — watched on two large screens at Kabul Cricket Stadium as South Africa thrashed Afghanistan by nine wickets in Trinidad. Hopes had been high the Afghans would defeat South Africa, after shocking the mighty Australia for the first time on the way… Read more: Afghans proud in defeat as fairytale World Cup run ends in semis
- Maharashtra`s economy expected to grow by 7.6 per cent in 2023-24Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, who also handles the finance portfolio, tabled the Economic Survey 2023-24 in the Maharashtra assembly monsoon session on Thursday. According to the state`s latest Economic Survey, Maharashtra`s economy, the top contributor to the national nominal GDP, is expected to expand by 7.6 per cent in 2023-24, similar to the country`s projected growth of 7.6 per cent, reported PTI. The agriculture and allied activities sector, which was hit by the “scarcity situation”, in the state is expected… Read more: Maharashtra`s economy expected to grow by 7.6 per cent in 2023-24
- `Afghanistan`s World Cup heroics can inspire next generation`: TrottAfghanistan coach Jonathan Trott hopes his side`s historic T20 World Cup 2024 run, which ended in a heavy semi-final defeat Wednesday, has “inspired young kids to pick up a bat and ball” in the war-ravaged country. South Africa demolished Afghanistan by nine wickets to saunter into the final, where they will face India or holders England. Afghanistan were bowled out for 56 off 11.5 overs after they chose to bat at the Brian Lara Stadium in Trinidad. Trott conceded that his players… Read more: `Afghanistan`s World Cup heroics can inspire next generation`: Trott
- PM Modi introduces council of ministers in Rajya Sabha amid thumping of desksPrime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday introduced his council of ministers in Rajya Sabha, amid clapping and thumping of desks. The prime minister had introduced his council of ministers in Lok Sabha on Wednesday after the election of the Speaker. “I have great pleasure to introduce Narendra Modi, the Prime Minister of India, who has been sworn in as the Prime Minister for the third consecutive term after a gap of six decades,” Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar announced amid thumping of… Read more: PM Modi introduces council of ministers in Rajya Sabha amid thumping of desks
- Nepal: 28 people killed in monsoon-related disastersAt least 28 people have died across Nepal after the onset of the southwest monsoon till Thursday as the Himalayan country is hit by multiple landslides, floods and lightning, officials said. The monsoon touched eastern parts of Nepal on June 10 and since then, the country has faced natural disasters, with as many as 44 incidents of landslides, flooding, and lightning reported from various districts on Wednesday alone. Across its three main geographical regions – the Himalayan region, mid hill region and… Read more: Nepal: 28 people killed in monsoon-related disasters
- NEET-UG row: NSUI members barge into NTA headquarters while protestingMembers of NSUI, Congress`s student wing, barged into the headquarters of the National Testing Agency (NTA), which is under the scanner over alleged irregularities in the conduct of NEET-UG and UGC-NET exams, and locked its doors as a sign of protest. Police reached the spot to control the situation. National Students` Union of India (NSUI) members stormed into the testing agency`s office here in Okhla during a protest led by its national president Varun Choudhary as they raised slogans of “shut down… Read more: NEET-UG row: NSUI members barge into NTA headquarters while protesting
- Uddhav demands complete farm loan waiver and its implementationThe Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray on Thursday demanded from the Maharashtra government a complete waiver of farm loans and its implementation before state assembly polls scheduled later this year, reported the PTI. Addressing a press conference in Mumbai, Uddhav Thackeray also termed the monsoon session of the state legislature that commenced on Thursday as the “send-off” session of the Mahayuti government led by Chief Minister Eknath Shinde. “There should be a complete waiver of farm loans immediately and this should be… Read more: Uddhav demands complete farm loan waiver and its implementation
- Guyana chronicles: Bhojpuri nights, ubiquitous Hindu temples and booming economyGuyana gives that home vibe to visitors from India, and the Indianness is quite palpable in every corner. You feel that immediately while entering the Providence Cricket Stadium at Georgetown, the capital of Guyana, which is the only English-speaking country in South America. The main entrance of the stadium welcomes you with an unmissable `Bhojpuri Nights` banner promoted by a nearby nightclub. A short walk from there takes you to one of the many and probably the biggest temples in Georgetown, the… Read more: Guyana chronicles: Bhojpuri nights, ubiquitous Hindu temples and booming economy
- Thane civic body launches drive to raze illegal bars, pubsThe officials said that the civic body in Maharashtra`s Thane city launched a drive to pull down illegal bars and pubs on Thursday, a day after Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde gave directions to this effect in the wake of an incident of alleged consumption of drugs at a similar establishment in Pune, reported news agency PTI. Till noon, the Thane Municipal Corporation (TMC) razed at least five such illegal establishments in different localities of the city, an official told PTI. On… Read more: Thane civic body launches drive to raze illegal bars, pubs
- On Day 1 of Maharashtra legislature session, Oppn stages protestOpposition members staged a protest on the premises of the Maharashtra Vidhan Bhavan as the monsoon session of the Maharashtra legislature commenced here on Thursday. The protesters, belonging to the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) comprising the Shiv Sena (UBT), Congress and NCP (SP), raised slogans against the government over the issues related to farmers and the NEET exam. Several allegations of irregularities have been made in the medical entrance examination, the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (Undergraduate) or NEET, conducted by the National Testing… Read more: On Day 1 of Maharashtra legislature session, Oppn stages protest
- Karnataka: CID files charge sheet against ex-CM Yediyurappa in POCSO caseThe Crime Investigation Department probing molestation charges against former Karnataka Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa on Thursday filed a charge sheet in the special court dealing with POCSO cases. After the Sadashivanagar police registered a case of molestation in March this year against the BJP stalwart, the Karnataka Director General of Police Alok Mohan had issued an order transferring it to the CID for further investigation. The case was registered based on a complaint by the mother of a 17-year-old girl who… Read more: Karnataka: CID files charge sheet against ex-CM Yediyurappa in POCSO case
- Mumbai Metro 3 to be completed by end of December 2024In a crucial decision during its first cabinet meeting on Wednesday, the Maharashtra Government announced a revised timeline for the completion of Mumbai Metro 3. The project will be completed by the end of December 2024 which was initially scheduled to be completed by September 2024, reported news agency ANI. The first phase of Mumbai Metro 3, will run between SEEPZ (Santacruz Electronics Export Processing Zone) and Bandra Kurla Complex. The Mumbai Metro 3 project will be completed by the end of… Read more: Mumbai Metro 3 to be completed by end of December 2024
- Most paper leaks occurred in Uddhav Thackeray`s regime, says Devendra FadnavisMaharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis accused the Opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi of “creating fake narratives” and alleged that most of the paper leaks occurred when Uddhav Thackeray was the Chief Minister of the state, reported news agency ANI. Hitting out at the opposition, Devendra Fadnavis said, “After getting some votes by creating fake narratives, I feel that the opposition has now got into the mindset of telling lies. We will expose this factory, which creates fake narratives, in the upcoming assembly… Read more: Most paper leaks occurred in Uddhav Thackeray`s regime, says Devendra Fadnavis
- `Bulldoze unauthorised pubs, bars, drug-related illegal constructions in Thane`Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde instructed the Municipal Commissioners and Police Commissioners of Thane and Mira-Bhayandar to bulldoze all the illegal constructions related to drugs in the cities, reported news agency ANI. According to the statement from the Chief Minister`s Office, Shinde on Wednesday directed to take strict action against illegal pubs, and bars in the city to make Thane and Mira-Bhayandar city drug-free, reported ANI. It was recently noticed that some youths were consuming drugs in Pune. Taking serious notice of… Read more: `Bulldoze unauthorised pubs, bars, drug-related illegal constructions in Thane`
- Traffic on Mumbai-Nashik highway hit after container overturnsA civic official said traffic on the busy Mumbai-Nashik highway was affected for more than three hours early on Thursday after a container overturned at Majiwada in Thane city of Maharashtra, reported news agency PTI. The official said that the container was proceeding to Nashik from Mumbai via the Eastern Express Highway when the incident took place around 4 am near Viviana Mall, reported PTI. The truck crashed on the road divider and due to the impact, a street pole fell down.… Read more: Traffic on Mumbai-Nashik highway hit after container overturns
- Ensure financial discipline: MahaRERA to developersCome July 1, developers in Maharashtra will not be able to take money from homebuyers and deposit in different bank accounts as it will become mandatory for them to maintain different designated bank accounts for purposes as stated by the Maharashtra Real Estate Regulatory Authority (MahaRERA). So far, several developers have been asking homebuyers to draw payments towards different bank accounts for different purposes. For example, flat booking amount is deposited in one bank account and another bank account for amenities and infrastructure… Read more: Ensure financial discipline: MahaRERA to developers
- Eknath Khadse files discharge plea in Pune land grab caseSenior political leader Eknath Khadse on Thursday moved a discharge application before a special court here in an alleged money laundering case related to a 2016 land deal in Pune district of Maharashtra, reported the PTI. According to the PTI, Eknath Khadse`s wife Mandakini Khadse and son-in-law Girish Chaudhari have also sought discharge from the Pune land grab case. The Khadse couple was present before special judge R N Rokade, hearing cases related to MPs and MLAs, when his lawyer, Swapnil Ambure,… Read more: Eknath Khadse files discharge plea in Pune land grab case
- Fourth bridge collapse in Bihar in just over a week, no casualtiesIn the fourth accident of its kind in just over a week, a bridge caved in at Kishanganj district in Bihar on Thursday, reported PTI citing officials. No one was injured in the incident, he said. “The bridge was built in 2011 over Madiya, a small tributary that connects the Kankai river to the Mahananda. Heavy rainfall in the catchment area in Nepal has led to a sudden rise in the water level. One of the pillars of the bridge could not… Read more: Fourth bridge collapse in Bihar in just over a week, no casualties
- Mumbai: Two college students from Delhi arrested in loan app scamIn a significant breakthrough, the Bangur Nagar police arrested two college students from Delhi who were involved in a loan app scam. The accused had been providing bank accounts for the scamsters and were also found to have created obscene images of the woman and her sister, which they deployed to extort money by threatening to make the images viral. The woman reported that the gang had morphed obscene images of her and her sister. They were constantly calling her using the internet… Read more: Mumbai: Two college students from Delhi arrested in loan app scam
- Two injured as part of gallery in Thane chawl collapsesA civic official said two persons were injured after some portion of a gallery of a two-storey Thane chawl collapsed on them in Thane city of Maharashtra in the wee hours of Thursday, reported news agency PTI. The incident occurred at Dyaneshwar Nagar in Wagle Estate around 1 am, chief of the Regional Disaster Management Cell (RDMC) of the Thane Municipal Corporation, Yasin Tadvi, told PTI. “Two persons, identified as Vijay Dhoke (27) and Aniket Kamble (24) were under the gallery when… Read more: Two injured as part of gallery in Thane chawl collapses
- T20 World Cup 2024 | "He is awesome to have as captain": Jansen on MarkramIn the semi-final one of the T20 World Cup 2024 against Afghanistan South Africa came victorious by nine wickets. Following the win “Player of the Match” Marcoo Jansen hailed South African captain Aiden Markram`s leadership. The pacer claimed three wickets for 16 runs in the T20 World Cup 2024 match against Afghanistan. He picked the wickets of Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Gulbadin Naib and Nangeyalia Kharote. The Proteas` all-round performance helped them secure victory inside 9 overs. With this win, South Africa has qualified… Read more: T20 World Cup 2024 | "He is awesome to have as captain": Jansen on Markram
- Mumbai weather update: City to see moderate to heavy rainfall todayThe India Meteorological Department (IMD), in its latest Mumbai weather update, has predicted a generally cloudy sky with intermittent spells of moderate to heavy rain in Mumbai on Thursday. The weather department, in its latest Mumbai weather update, has predicted a “generally cloudy sky with intermittent spells of moderate to heavy rain in the city and its suburbs” in the next 24 hours. The maximum temperature in the city is likely to settle at 32 degrees Celsius and the minimum temperature will… Read more: Mumbai weather update: City to see moderate to heavy rainfall today
- Three terrorists killed in J-K`s Doda, arms and ammunition recoveredThree terrorists were neutralized in an encounter with security forces on Wednesday in the Gandoh, Bhaderwah sector of district Doda in Jammu and Kashmir, ADGP Jammu Anand Jain said. The search operation is still underway to find the hidden terrorists, arms, and ammunition. Speaking with ANI, the ADGP of Jammu, Anand Jain said, “Three terrorists have been neutralized in this encounter, and arms and ammunition have been recovered from them. A search operation is going on in the area. We launched a… Read more: Three terrorists killed in J-K`s Doda, arms and ammunition recovered
- BJP displaying anti-farmer mindset by opposing milk price hike, says ShivakumarKarnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Wednesday said that the price of milk has been hiked in the interest of farmers and opposition to it by the BJP only demonstrates its anti-farmer stance, reported news agency ANI. Speaking to reporters at Vidhana Soudha, he said, “BJP has once again demonstrated that it is anti-farmer by opposing the milk price hike. A hike of Rs 2 per litre has been done to benefit the farmers. The quantity of milk has also been… Read more: BJP displaying anti-farmer mindset by opposing milk price hike, says Shivakumar
- Maharashtra cabinet gives nod to set up central park at Mahalaxmi racecourseThe Maharashtra cabinet on Wednesday approved a proposal to set up a sprawling 120-acre central public park of international standards at Mumbai`s Mahalaxmi racecourse, reported news agency PTI. At a weekly cabinet meeting presided over by Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde in Mumbai, it was decided that no construction activity will be undertaken at the site of the proposed central park, reported PTI. Of the 211 acres of the Mumbai`s Mahalaxmi racecourse land, 91 acres will be given to Ms Royal Western… Read more: Maharashtra cabinet gives nod to set up central park at Mahalaxmi racecourse
