In a shocking turn of events, Bollywood actor Kamaal R. Khan was taken into custody on Saturday after police recovered a German‑made pistol and 21 rounds from his Versova bungalow, linking him to two bullets fired at separate flats in an Andheri housing society. The incident, which occurred on January 18, has sent ripples through Mumbai’s film fraternity and raised questions about gun safety and civic security. Background/Context Two bullets were found lodged in the walls and a plywood cabinet of writer Neeraj Mishra and model Prateek Baid on the second and fourth floors of Nalanda Society in Lokhandwala. No…
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Chargesheet filed against three foreign make‑up artists accused of molesting a landlady in Mumbai has sent shockwaves through the city’s real‑estate and entertainment circles. The Vanrai police have formally accused German national Daniel Bauer, his roommate Danver Patrick, and Irish national Tyron Braganza of assault, criminal intimidation, harassment and outraging the modesty of a woman who rented out her flat to them in March 2025. Background/Context In recent months, Mumbai has seen a surge in high‑profile disputes involving foreign nationals working in the city’s entertainment industry. While the city’s cosmopolitan vibe attracts talent from around the world, it also brings challenges in terms…
Bombay High Court has issued a stern warning to the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) that it will halt the municipal commissioner’s salary if the city’s air quality index (AQI) fails to improve. The ruling, delivered on Friday, follows a 2023 suo motu public interest litigation (PIL) that highlighted the corporation’s inadequate response to escalating pollution levels in Mumbai. Background and Context Over the past decade, Mumbai’s AQI has consistently hovered in the “moderate” to “unhealthy” range, with peak readings often exceeding 200 during the winter months. According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), the city recorded an average AQI…
Kamaal R Khan arrested by Mumbai Police after firing rounds inside an Andheri society has sent shockwaves through the city’s entertainment and residential communities. The actor, known for his roles in regional cinema, was taken into custody on Saturday following an incident that saw two projectiles discharged inside the Nalanda Society on Lokhandwala Back Road, with no casualties reported. Background/Context The incident unfolded on Sunday evening, when residents of the middle‑class housing complex heard a series of loud bangs. Upon investigation, they discovered two projectiles on the second and fourth floors, along with impact marks on walls and a wooden…
Actor Kamaal R Khan, popularly known as KRK, was taken into custody by Mumbai Police on Saturday after a startling incident in which two rounds were fired inside a residential building on Lokhandwala Back Road, Andheri West. The Kamaal R Khan arrest Mumbai has sent shockwaves through the city, raising questions about safety in housing societies and the legal ramifications for a public figure. Background KRK, a veteran actor with a career spanning over two decades, has been a familiar face in Hindi cinema and television. His recent film releases have kept him in the public eye, but the incident…
Masseuse assaults woman after she cancels treatment midway in Mumbai’s Wadala; video goes viral Lead paragraph A 46‑year‑old woman in Mumbai’s Wadala district was violently assaulted by a female massage therapist after she decided to stop a session midway. The incident, captured on video and shared across social media, has sparked outrage and raised urgent questions about safety protocols in app‑based massage services. Police have registered a non‑cognisable offence and are investigating the case, while the app provider has yet to issue a formal statement. Background/Context In recent years, Mumbai has seen a surge in on‑demand wellness services, with apps…
Mumbai massage therapist assault has shocked the city after a woman in Wadala reported that a female masseuse, employed through an app‑based service, physically attacked her when she decided to cancel a session midway. The incident, captured on video and shared across social media, has sparked outrage and raised urgent questions about safety protocols in the burgeoning on‑demand wellness industry. Background/Context In recent years, Mumbai has seen a rapid rise in app‑driven massage and wellness services. Companies promise quick booking, vetted therapists, and a convenient experience for busy professionals. Yet, the sector’s growth has outpaced regulatory oversight, leaving gaps in…
In a surprising display of political camaraderie, Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde publicly lauded MNS chief Raj Thackeray for his “helping hand” in the Kalyan‑Dombivli Municipal Corporation (KDMC) elections, declaring that Thackeray “never looked at personal gain.” The statement, made during a press conference in Mumbai on January 24, 2026, underscores a growing alliance between the Shiv Sena, BJP, and MNS in the region. Background and Context The Kalyan‑Dombivli area, a key suburban belt of Mumbai, has long been a political battleground. In the 2025 municipal elections, the Shiv Sena‑BJP coalition secured 35 of the 60 seats, while the MNS, traditionally a…
Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has publicly lauded MNS chief Raj Thackeray for his “helping hand” in the Kalyan‑Dombivli Municipal Corporation (KDMC) arena, emphasizing that the alliance has been driven by public interest rather than personal gain. The statement comes as the Shiv Sena‑BJP‑MNS coalition consolidates its grip on local governance in the Mumbai‑suburban region. Background / Context The Kalyan‑Dombivli region, a key suburban belt of Mumbai, has long been a political battleground. In the 2025 municipal elections, the Shiv Sena‑BJP alliance secured a decisive majority, but the presence of the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) added a new dimension to the power equation.…
In a rare public convergence of the Thackeray cousins, Raj Thackeray openly condemned the political chaos sweeping Maharashtra after the recent BMC elections, declaring that the state’s turmoil would have deeply distressed Shiv Sena founder Balasaheb Thackeray. The remarks, made at a centenary event for Balasaheb, came as the five MNS corporators in Kalyan‑Dombivli Municipal Corporation (KDMC) announced their support for Eknath Shinde’s Shiv Sena, further inflaming an already volatile political landscape. Background and Context For years, Maharashtra’s politics have been dominated by the Shiv Sena, a party founded by Balasaheb Thackeray in 1966. The party’s influence has waned in…