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Rajendra B. Aklekar

Rajendra B. Aklekar

Deputy City Editor @mid_day He covers transport beat, has authored books on India`s rail history and heritage Twitter: @rajtoday

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Pahalgam terror attack: Central Railway mourns engineer Atul Mone

Pahalgam terror attack: Central Railway mourns engineer Atul Mone

Senior section engineer Atul Mone was killed while vacationing with family; railway unions express grief and anger... [Read More]

24 April,2025 09:04 AM IST | Mumbai | Rajendra B. Aklekar
Pahalgam terror attack: Tourism tanks as Kashmir faces wave of cancellations

Pahalgam terror attack: Tourism tanks as Kashmir faces wave of cancellations

Kashmir industry stares at huge losses as cancellations pour in after attack. “There has already been a 25 per cent drop in the 80 per cent of bookings that had been secured. People are calling up and cancelling. This trend will only worsen in the days ahead, immediately after the attack. The losses will be massive—this season is as good as lost... [Read More]

24 April,2025 08:50 AM IST | Mumbai | Rajendra B. Aklekar
Elphinstone Bridge in Mumbai to be shut for vehicular traffic from Friday 9 pm

Elphinstone Bridge in Mumbai to be shut for vehicular traffic from Friday 9 pm

The Mumbai Metropolitan Regional Development Authority (MMRDA) has made available two ambulances for the residents of Parel and Prabhadevi areas to travel to hospital in case of emergencies... [Read More]

23 April,2025 09:30 PM IST | Mumbai | Rajendra B. Aklekar
Mumbai: mid-day gives Goregaon residents their road back mid-day impact

Mumbai: mid-day gives Goregaon residents their road back

After this paper highlighted issue of toilet blocks flooding entire Ram Mandir station road, WR removes entire lot; almost the entire stretch of the road was now walkable, except for a small patch near Godown 60... [Read More]

23 April,2025 07:29 AM IST | Mumbai | Rajendra B. Aklekar
Commuters sceptical of Badlapur rail fencing fix

Commuters sceptical of Badlapur rail fencing fix

Cry chaos, overcrowding; railways insist safety comes first; local social media channels shared images of the narrow north end of the platform, highlighting congestion... [Read More]

23 April,2025 07:46 AM IST | Mumbai | Rajendra B. Aklekar
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How Virat Kohli's IPL journey intertwines with Sachin Tendulkar’s birthday

How Virat Kohli's IPL journey intertwines with Sachin Tendulkar’s birthday

It turned out to be a memorable day for cricket fans as Virat Kohli returned to action for Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the ongoing IPL 2025 against Rajasthan Royals at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium. Coincidentally, April 24 also marked the 52nd birthday of cricketing legend and Kohli’s childhood idol, Sachin Tendulkar (Pic: iplt20/bcci)... [Read More]

24 April,2025 10:24 PM IST
Kohli’s fluency and Padikkal’s flair take hosts Bengaluru to 205/5

Kohli’s fluency and Padikkal’s flair take hosts Bengaluru to 205/5

Star batters Virat Kohli and Devdutt Padikkal delivered commanding half-centuries to help Royal Challengers Bengaluru post a formidable total of 205 for five against Rajasthan Royals in their IPL clash on Thursday (Pic: iplt20/BCCI)... [Read More]

24 April,2025 09:59 PM IST
Hope, smiles and relief: Maharashtra tourists stranded in Kashmir reach Mumbai

Hope, smiles and relief: Maharashtra tourists stranded in Kashmir reach Mumbai

The first batch of 65 tourists from Maharashtra, who were stranded in Jammu-Kashmir after the Pahalgam terror attack, returned safely to Mumbai on Thursday, as part of the evacuation efforts launched by Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde (PICS/ SAYYED SAMEER ABEDI)... [Read More]

24 April,2025 09:56 PM IST
Spotted in the city: Jasmin Bhasin, Ranbir Kapoor, Bhumi Pednekar & others

Spotted in the city: Jasmin Bhasin, Ranbir Kapoor, Bhumi Pednekar & others

Spotted in the city: It`s time to sit back and flip through pictures of celebrities who made an appearance in the city throughout the day... [Read More]

24 April,2025 09:45 PM IST
PHOTOS: Pastry chefs in France create world record with longest strawberry cake

PHOTOS: Pastry chefs in France create world record with longest strawberry cake

In an interesting development from France, pastry chefs created a 121.8-metre-long strawberry cake containing 4,000 eggs and a truckload of sugar and cream, setting the Guinness World Record for the longest strawberry cake ever made (Report: AFP)... [Read More]

24 April,2025 08:38 PM IST | Paris
Mother's Day 2025: Celebrating single mom of TV industry

Mother's Day 2025: Celebrating single mom of TV industry

Raising a kid is not an easy job, and it needs equal efforts from both mother and father. But a few television actresses have decided to do it all by themselves after separation from their partners. From Daljeet Kaur, Nisha Rawal, and Charu Asopa to Sakshi Tanwar, this Mother’s Day 2025, celebrating the single moms of the TV industry... [Read More]

24 April,2025 06:43 PM IST
IN PHOTOS: Elphinstone Bridge in Mumbai set to be shut for traffic

IN PHOTOS: Elphinstone Bridge in Mumbai set to be shut for traffic

The Elphinstone Bridge, connecting Parel and Prabhadevi, will be shut for vehicular traffic on Friday at 9 pm, officials said. Pics/Ashish Raje (Story/Rajendra B. Aklekar)... [Read More]

24 April,2025 05:53 PM IST
PM Modi flags off four trains during National Panchayati Raj Day event in Bihar

PM Modi flags off four trains during National Panchayati Raj Day event in Bihar

Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi on Thursday launched and inaugurated projects worth around Rs 13,500 crore in Bihar and flagged off four new trains. (Pics/PTI)... [Read More]

24 April,2025 07:22 PM IST
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Pahalgam Terror Attack: India cancels visas, Islamabad responds

Pahalgam Terror Attack: India cancels visas, Islamabad responds

The Indian government`s decisive measures against Pakistan in retaliation to the Pahalgam terror attack has prompted Pakistan to take counter measures. While India has decided to suspend visa services to Pakistani nationals with immediate effect, Pakistan has blocked airspace for Indian airlines and has closed Wagah border crossing. The country has also `rejected` Indian decision to suspend Indus Water Treaty after Pahalgam terror saying it`s the lifeline for 240 million Pakistanis. ... [Read More]

24 April,2025 08:18 PM IST
Pahalgam terror attack: PM Modi condemns the brutal incident - Watch video

Pahalgam terror attack: PM Modi condemns the brutal incident - Watch video

In a strong response to the recent terror attack in Pahalgam, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has vowed that India will not rest until justice is served. Speaking on National Panchayati Raj Day in Madhubani, Bihar, PM Modi condemned the brutal killing of innocent civilians in Jammu and Kashmir on April 22. He assured the nation that those responsible will be pursued to the very end. He said, "The entire nation is saddened by the brutality with which terrorists killed innocent civilians in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir on 22nd April...I want to say in very clear words that these terrorists and those who conspired towards this attack will get a punishment bigger than they can imagine. The willpower of 140 crore Indians will now break the back of the masters of terror..." Watch video for more. ... [Read More]

24 April,2025 03:26 PM IST
WAQF Amendment Bill 2025: What is the controversy all about?

WAQF Amendment Bill 2025: What is the controversy all about?

The WAQF Amendment Bill 2025 - rebranded as UMEED ‘Unified Management Empowerment Efficiency and Development’ recently got passed in the Parliament after hours of debate. UMEED amends the WAQF Act that governs the management of properties donated by Muslims. The Waqf Board regulates and manages properties dedicated to religious and charitable purposes in India. The WAQF Act 1995 has long governed religious endowments in India. However, UMEED proposes big changes to the Waqf Act. What’s new? What’s controversial? Why is this bill being opposed? Take a look.... [Read More]

05 April,2025 07:47 PM IST
WAQF (Amendment) Bill 2025: All India Muslim Women Personal Law Board supports

WAQF (Amendment) Bill 2025: All India Muslim Women Personal Law Board supports

Amid the ongoing controversy over the WAQF Amendment Bill, 2025, All India Muslim Women Personal Law Board extended support to the Bill. All India Muslim Women`s Personal Law Board President Shaista Amber on April 05 said “Positive work should be done. Earlier governments and religious leaders should have taken the step that the government has taken today... Those who donate to the Waqf, their intention is that their donation will be used for the poor...But it was not happening. It`s not that all the Waqf lands were misused, but the Waqf board didn`t work honestly and did not do what they should have. We expect and request from the government that if the bill has come, the Waqf lands be used for the poor section with full transparency... None of the govt to date worked for the Muslims, and they just did the politics for votes. We request the BJP govt to provide the rights of women and bring transparency to the Waqf board. What other parties did till now, were they asleep? I request the current government that whatever happened to date, they should now help free the lands of Waqf, which have been illegally encroached, an investigation must be done, and action must be taken against the culprits...,” said Shaista Amber.... [Read More]

05 April,2025 06:28 PM IST
Abhishek-Amitabh Bachchan, Arbaaz Khan & Others at Manoj Kumar’s Funeral

Abhishek-Amitabh Bachchan, Arbaaz Khan & Others at Manoj Kumar’s Funeral

Veteran actor-director Manoj Kumar’s Funeral was held in Mumbai, drawing an outpouring of love and respect from the film fraternity for his Antim darshan. Superstar Amitabh Bachchan with son Abhishek Bachchan, Arbaaz Khan, Salim Khan, Zayed Khan and several others, came together to bid a heartfelt farewell. The late legend’s legacy was honoured with solemn tributes and emotional moments. ... [Read More]

05 April,2025 03:45 PM IST
Exclusive | Vivian Dsena’s ultimate advice to every father

Exclusive | Vivian Dsena’s ultimate advice to every father

Vivian Dsena, in a Ramadan special interview with Mid-Day, took a trip down memory lane and got candid about his personal life. From keeping a roza for the first time to juggling between two houses, Dsena opened up about everything. The Bigg Boss 18 fame also shared how his wife Nouran Aly changed his life and how he feels as a father of three girls. Check out the full video to know everything about your favourite star! ... [Read More]

05 April,2025 02:43 PM IST
Manoj Kumar Last Rites: Veteran actor receives full state honours

Manoj Kumar Last Rites: Veteran actor receives full state honours

India bids a heartfelt farewell to a legend — the man who made patriotism cinematic and timeless — Manoj Kumar. Veteran actor, filmmaker, and Bharat Kumar of Indian cinema, Manoj Kumar passed away yesterday, leaving behind a legacy that shaped an entire era of Bollywood. As a mark of deep respect, the Indian government accorded full state honours to the legendary actor. His final rites will be performed today at the Juhu cremation ground.... [Read More]

05 April,2025 02:35 PM IST
US Trade War: China takes a big step against US tariff move

US Trade War: China takes a big step against US tariff move

In retaliation to hiked tariffs by the Donald Trump government, China has clapped back at the US by announcing new taxes and restrictions on American products. This comes in response to heavy tariffs recently introduced by U.S. President Donald Trump. China’s Finance Ministry said it will add a 34% tax on all U.S. goods starting April 10. And from April 4, China will also limit the export of certain rare-earth metals—like samarium, gadolinium, terbium, dysprosium, lutetium, scandium, and yttrium—to the U.S. According to China’s Commerce Ministry, these steps are being taken to protect the country’s safety and interests.... [Read More]

05 April,2025 02:31 PM IST
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