Author: Deshwale Editorial Desk

The Bombay High Court has granted passport relief to a 61-year-old Uganda-born man after recognising his Indian citizenship through his Goa-born mother and grandparents. The court set aside an earlier decision by the regional passport office that had rejected his passport application due to a lack of proof showing that either of his parents was born in Goa. A bench of Justices Valmiki Menezes and Amit S Jamsandekar observed that the man’s citizenship was established through official records, including his parents’ marriage certificate and his authenticated Ugandan birth certificate. The man, who currently resides in South Goa, had approached the…

The Mumbai Police fleet is set to receive a major upgrade after the Adani Foundation contributed ₹15 crore towards the addition of 100 new cars. The initiative aims to strengthen the city’s policing infrastructure and support personnel working to maintain safety and security. Adani Enterprises Director Pranav Adani announced the contribution and said the initiative was made in recognition of the efforts of Mumbai Police personnel who work round the clock to protect the city. Taking to social media, Pranav Adani said he was honoured to support the Mumbai Police fleet and acknowledged the dedication of officers who continue to…

अगस्त का महीना आते ही केरल की हवा में एक अलग-सी खुशबू घुलने लगती है। घरों के आंगन साफ होने लगते हैं, बाजारों में फूलों की मांग बढ़ जाती है, और लोग नए कपड़ों की तैयारी में जुट जाते हैं। यह ओणम के आने की आहट है केरल का सबसे बड़ा और सबसे रंगीन उत्सव, जो मलयालम सौर कैलेंडर के चिंगम महीने में मनाया जाता है। ओणम की कहानी राजा महाबली से जुड़ी है। कथा के अनुसार, महाबली एक असुर राजा थे, जिनके राज्य में समृद्धि और समानता थी। उनकी बढ़ती शक्ति से देवता चिंतित हो गए, और भगवान विष्णु…

Ahead of Raksha Bandhan on August 28, audio and wearable brand boAt has launched a new festive campaign in collaboration with quick-commerce platform Blinkit and actor-producer Arbaaz Khan. The campaign takes a humorous look at the popular idea of the “Bhai” image and highlights what truly makes someone a good brother. Titled around the idea of moving from an “aadha bhaiya” to an “achha bhaiya”, the campaign film features Arbaaz Khan in a mock-documentary format, where he breaks down the exaggerated traits often associated with Bollywood’s iconic “Bhai” persona. In the film, Arbaaz humorously points out the typical stereotypes attached…

Mumbai’s future housing landscape is set to witness a major transformation as redevelopment emerges as one of the key drivers shaping the city’s growth. With limited land availability, increasing population and rising demand for better living spaces, the city is moving towards reimagining existing neighbourhoods rather than only focusing on new construction. According to Knight Frank India, around 1,094 housing societies in Mumbai are currently under redevelopment, unlocking nearly 432 acres of land. These projects are expected to create around 59,000 new homes with an estimated value of nearly ₹1.5 lakh crore by 2031. The growing redevelopment trend reflects a…

American Express Banking Corp., India and the Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre (NMACC) have announced a strategic partnership to provide exclusive cultural experiences to eligible American Express India Card Members. The collaboration aims to bring together art, entertainment, hospitality and premium experiences under one platform. As part of the partnership, American Express will become the Preferred Payments Partner of NMACC, allowing card members to enjoy special benefits including pre-sale access to selected performances, complimentary access to select cultural programmes, exclusive dining experiences and premium services. The partnership is expected to create new opportunities for audiences to engage with India’s rich…

India’s Unified Payments Interface (UPI) has completed 10 years of transforming the country’s digital payments ecosystem, marking a decade of remarkable growth in transaction volume and value. Launched on August 25, 2016, by the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI), UPI has become the backbone of digital payments and a key driver of financial inclusion. According to the Union Finance Ministry, UPI’s annual transaction volume has grown from just 1.78 crore transactions in the financial year 2016-17 to more than 24,162 crore transactions in 2025-26. This represents an almost 13,000-fold increase over the past decade. The value of transactions has…

In a major move aimed at reducing academic stress among students and cracking down on misleading practices, the Maharashtra government has published the draft of the Maharashtra Private Coaching Centers (Registration and Regulation) Act. The proposed legislation targets private coaching institutes catering to more than 25 students and introduces some of the strictest operational guidelines in the country. Key Provisions of the Draft Law Impact and Penalties The proposed framework also mandates mental health support, mandatory fire safety compliance, and CCTV installation on premises. Institutes failing to comply face heavy monetary penalties ranging from ₹1 lakh to ₹50 lakh depending…

At an age when many young people are still figuring out what they want to do in life, 19-year-old Kaziah Liz Mejo is already balancing law studies, modelling, performing arts and a growing pageant journey. On Sunday, August 23, the young woman from Mavelikkara, Kerala, added another major achievement to that journey. She was crowned Miss Universe India 2026 at the grand finale in Jaipur, emerging as the winner from a field of 52 finalists. For Kaziah, however, the crown did not arrive overnight. She has been building her confidence through pageants for several years. At 17, she won Miss…

A 25-year-old entrepreneur from a tier-2 city has surprised the internet after revealing how he built a net worth of around ₹1.6 crore through meme pages and online content. His journey, which started with freelancing at the age of 18, has now become an example of how digital platforms can create new-age business opportunities. The young entrepreneur shared his financial journey on Reddit, explaining how he built a digital media business by managing multiple meme and theme pages on social media. Over the years, his focus on content creation and disciplined investing helped him achieve financial stability at an early…