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The reason cited for this cancellation is the ongoing process of revamping the festival.

MAMI Mumbai Film Festival 2025 cancelled; ‘in process of revamping with new team,’ says director

July 21, 2025 10:47 IST

MAMI Mumbai 2025 Film Festival update: The new dates for the 2026 edition of the MAMI Mumbai Film Festival will be announced as soon as possible, the statement said.

While many traders had already shifted their furniture, a few still had stock left. These shopkeepers were given a brief time to clear out before the demolition commenced in their shops.

UT demolishes Furniture Market, reclaims 10–12 acres of landSubscriber Only

July 21, 2025 10:23 IST

Valued at Rs 400 crore, the reclaimed land handed over to engineering dept for its planned development

The post appeared on the handle of Punjab Police on X on the intervening night of July 17-18 in the form of an AI generated image apparently based on the George Floyd incident in the USA in May 2020.

Punjab Police investigating ‘cybersecurity breach’ of its X handle after derogatory postSubscriber Only

July 21, 2025 09:36 IST

Senior Supreme Court Advocate Sanjay Hegde also noticed the image and posted on his handle on X tagging Punjab Police and the DGP saying these kinds of posts were best avoided.

11-year-old boy attacked by pit bull in Mumbai’s Mankhurd; owner of dog bookedSubscriber Only

July 21, 2025 09:27 IST

The video of the incident was shared on social media.

‘Took Rs 1.40 crore but sent us via illegal dunki route’: Punjab Police ASI, his travel agent brother booked for US immigration fraudSubscriber Only

July 21, 2025 14:26 IST

The FIR in the matter has been registered at Ludhiana's Model Town police station on the complaint of Gurkaran Singh of Ludhiana who had “loaned” Rs 10 lakh to his friend Akashvir Singh to pay the agents.

Brain-dead patient at DMCH Ludhiana gives new lease of life to others: Liver, kidneys, corneas transplantedSubscriber Only

July 21, 2025 09:14 IST

Recognizing the potential to save lives, the medical team sensitively approached the family with the possibility of organ donation, informing them that a single donor can save up to eight lives through this noble act.

The SC also rapped the Telangana Police, stating that there was “no justification” for registering the “frivolous” First Information Report (FIR) and that it should have directed the complainant to the civil court.

SC quashes “False” FIR against elderly women, fines Hyderabad man Rs 10 LakhSubscriber Only

July 21, 2025 09:07 IST

The Supreme Court deemed this a “classic case” of misuse of police investigation by an influential complainant.

Shaheed Diwas 2025 Highlights: ‘Terror unleashed on Bengali language, BJP intruding upon our basic freedoms’, says CM Mamata at rally

July 22, 2025 12:22 IST

Shaheed Diwas Rally Today Highlights: The annual Shahid Diwas rally commemorates the death of 13 Youth Congress workers in 1993 after the police resorted to lathi-charge and opened fire at protesters demanding that voter ID be made the sole document required for voting

‘We taught each other’: In Hapur, father and son crack UP Police constable exam togetherSubscriber Only

July 21, 2025 06:53 IST

The duo was among 60,000 candidates who received their appointment letters from Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath in Lucknow last month.

Delhi man electrocuted by wife, her lover: Instagram chats gave them awaySubscriber Only

July 21, 2025 09:00 IST

Police said Sushmita called Rahul to the house, and together they stripped an extension cord to expose the live wire. They then allegedly wrapped it around Karan’s hand and touched it to his chest

Delhi restaurants may no longer need key MCD licence: Industry welcomes move, civic officials flag concernsSubscriber Only

July 21, 2025 05:30 IST

According to an official source, there are also plans to do away with the fire no-objection certificate (NoC) requirement for restaurants

‘First their grades fall… then their behaviour changes’: How screen addiction is impacting Delhi’s young adultsSubscriber Only

July 21, 2025 07:49 IST

The entry of Artificial Intelligence (AI) hasn’t helped matters. “AI has impacted students, leading to more smartphone usage,” says Pavan Duggal, a leading cyber law expert

‘Target is to stop spread’: Screening camps at Delhi’s urban slums strengthen fight against TBSubscriber Only

July 21, 2025 05:15 IST

The village head has lent his office space for a screening camp under the Delhi government’s TB programme for free for a month

Two new campuses coming up, Ambedkar University set to shift from Kashmere Gate siteSubscriber Only

July 21, 2025 11:08 IST

In addition to Kashmere Gate, AUD has been operating a 6.5-acre campus in Karampura on Shivaji Marg since 2016-17

AAP councillor arrested over gambling racket, BJP demands his expulsionSubscriber Only

July 21, 2025 05:00 IST

The ruling party used Bunty’s arrest to reinforce how AAP, which once promised a clean break from traditional politics, has since been mired in controversies

UPSC aspirant dies by suicide at rented accommodation in Delhi’s Old Rajender NagarSubscriber Only

July 21, 2025 04:30 IST

The house has seven single-room units, all occupied by UPSC aspirants. Thakur’s mobile phone was found inside the room

6th aide of Chhangur Baba held, was a clerk at Balrampur courtSubscriber Only

July 21, 2025 03:56 IST

With this, the total number of arrests in the case has risen to seven, including Jamaluddin alias Chhangur Baba

At hometurf, Mann’s warning to BJP leaders: ‘Refrain from jeopardising development work in Punjab’Subscriber Only

July 21, 2025 00:45 IST

Mann announced that in Dhuri, the state government will build a modern sports stadium, and UPSC coaching centre

2006 train blasts: Bombay HC to pronounce verdict on death confirmation pleas todaySubscriber Only

July 21, 2025 00:55 IST

As the accused sought speedy disposal of the matter, the HC in July 2024, constituted a special bench led by Justice Kilor, which conducted regular hearings through more than 75 sittings

7,429 deaths by suicide reported in state in last 3 years: GPCCSubscriber Only

July 20, 2025 23:48 IST

GPCC media convener and spokesperson Manish Doshi said that in the last three years, 3,280 such deaths were recorded in Ahmedabad city, 2,862 in Surat, and 1,287 in Rajkot alone

Gujarat Confidential: Vaghela’s tributeSubscriber Only

July 20, 2025 23:26 IST

“This day (birthday) will come again, but those who died won’t. So please pray for their souls on July 21,” Vaghela said while seeking apology for cancelling the celebrations

Kokate in trouble again over video of him playing mobile game in AssemblySubscriber Only

July 20, 2025 23:18 IST

Opposition parties slammed Kokate saying the state government was busy playing cards game while farmers were suffering due to crop loss

Tharoor not invited to Cong events in Thiruvananthapuram till change in stance: K Muraleedharan

July 20, 2025 23:11 IST

Muraleedharan had urged the CWC member to choose a clear political path if he felt constrained within the Congress.

Pune: Tips to bag high profits in share trading makes Army veteran lose Rs 64 lakhSubscriber Only

July 20, 2025 22:56 IST

The corresponding gain on the fraudulent app displayed Rs 7.7 crore. When he tried to withdraw the gains, he was told that he would have to pay 10 per cent of the sum

The parked BEST buses at the Wadala depot are now covered with overgrown monsoon greenery. Express Photo by Amit Chakravarty

Vegetation covers unused BEST buses at Wadala depotSubscriber Only

July 21, 2025 07:27 IST

On October 25, a liquidator was appointed for the buses, claimed to multiple banks, to be put up for auction but the process did not move forward.

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