Author: Deshwale National Desk

मुंबई के कांजुरमार्ग इलाके में फैले डंपिंग ग्राउंड को अब फिर से हरा-भरा मैंग्रोव वन बनाना होगा। बॉम्बे हाईकोर्ट ने बृहन्मुंबई महानगरपालिका (BMC) को साफ़ आदेश दिया है कि अगले तीन महीनों में इस इलाके को पूरी तरह से बहाल किया जाए। यह आदेश साल 2007 से लंबित एक अवमानना याचिका की सुनवाई के दौरान आया, जिसे पर्यावरण संस्था ‘वंशक्ति’ ने दायर किया था। अदालत ने साफ़ किया कि यह ज़मीन पहले से ही 2005 में ‘रिज़र्व फ़ॉरेस्ट’ घोषित की जा चुकी है, ऐसे में यहां कचरा डालना पूरी तरह ग़ैरक़ानूनी है। अब बहाने नहीं, नतीजे चाहिए अदालत ने BMC…

Nirmal Kapoor, the matriarch of the illustrious Kapoor family, is revered not only as the mother of Bollywood stalwarts Anil Kapoor, Boney Kapoor, and Sanjay Kapoor but also as the anchor who held the family together through decades of cinematic evolution and personal milestones. Early Life & Family Born into a traditional Punjabi family, Nirmal Kapoor married Surinder Kapoor, a film producer and a cousin of the legendary Prithviraj Kapoor. Together, they laid the foundation for a lineage that would leave an indelible mark on Indian cinema. Their children-Boney, Anil, Sanjay, and daughter Reena grew up in Mumbai, immersed in…

In a significant move following the deadly Pahalgam terror attack, the Indian government has announced a ban on all imports from Pakistan, effective immediately. This decision, revealed in a notification from the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) on May 2, is part of India’s revised Foreign Trade Policy (FTP) 2023. The notification states that the ban has been enforced “in the interest of national security and public policy.” According to the new policy, both direct and indirect imports of all goods from Pakistan are now prohibited. This includes goods that were previously allowed for import, regardless of their status.…

Starting this month, if your Ola, Uber, or Rapido driver cancels your ride without reason in Maharashtra, you may be eligible for compensation. This change is part of the state’s newly launched Aggregator Cabs Policy 2025, rolled out on 1 May, which aims to bring in long-overdue accountability in the app-based taxi industry. The state government has introduced this policy to tackle a growing number of complaints from passengers, especially women, about ride cancellations, unsafe journeys, and unfair pricing. Now, aggregators like Ola, Uber, and Rapido must follow strict new guidelines if they want to continue operating in Maharashtra. Clear…

The Bombay High Court has directed the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) to restore the Kanjurmarg dumping ground into a protected mangrove forest within three months. The order came during a hearing on a 2007 contempt petition filed by NGO Vanshakti. The court noted that the area had been declared a reserved forest in 2005. No More Excuses The court pulled up BMC for failing to comply with past orders. It stated that time and again, directions were ignored and garbage continued to be dumped. The bench observed that protecting mangroves is not optional. Despite multiple chances, the civic body had…

Veteran actor Anil Kapoor and filmmaker Boney Kapoor’s mother, Nirmal Kapoor, passed away on May 2, 2025, in Mumbai. She was 90. She breathed her last at 5:25 PM at Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital, where she had been under treatment for age-related ailments. Nirmal Kapoor was the wife of renowned film producer Surinder Kapoor. She was the backbone of the Kapoor family, which includes celebrated names like Anil Kapoor, Boney Kapoor, and Sanjay Kapoor. Her passing marks the end of an era for the Kapoor clan. Sources close to the family confirmed that she had been unwell for a long…

Guess what is trending in the aviation world? Nope, not cheaper tickets or fancy new planes it is airlines quietly steering clear of Pakistani airspace. That is right, most major carriers are now voluntarily avoiding flying over Pakistan. And before you ask, no, this is not some random pilot preference. There is a bigger story here. Safety first, always Let us be real, airlines do not just change routes for fun. If they are avoiding a particular airspace, it is usually because of safety concerns. While Pakistan’s airspace is not officially closed or deemed “no-fly” by global regulators, airlines are…

बांद्रा वेस्ट की सड़क पर घटिया निर्माण, बीएमसी की कड़ी कार्रवाईमुंबई की सड़कों की हालत को लेकर एक बार फिर बृहन्मुंबई महानगरपालिका (BMC) ने सख्त रुख अपनाया है। शहर के H (वेस्ट) वार्ड, जिसमें बांद्रा, खार और सांताक्रुज़ जैसे इलाक़े शामिल हैं, में घटिया सड़क निर्माण को लेकर बीएमसी ने कड़ा एक्शन लिया है। 7 अप्रैल 2025 को अतिरिक्त आयुक्त अभिजीत बंगर ने अचानक 34वीं रोड, बांद्रा वेस्ट पर चल रहे सड़क निर्माण कार्य का निरीक्षण किया। जांच में जो सामने आया, वो हैरान करने वाला था। घटिया सब-बेस, अधूरा क्यूरिंग और लापरवाही निरीक्षण के दौरान पाया गया कि जिस…

सोचिए ज़रा, आजकल एविएशन की दुनिया में क्या चर्चा में है? न तो सस्ते टिकट, न ही कोई नया लग्ज़री एयरक्राफ्ट… असली चर्चा ये है कि कई बड़ी एयरलाइंस चुपचाप पाकिस्तान के हवाई क्षेत्र से दूरी बना रही हैं। और ये कोई संयोग नहीं है। इसके पीछे कुछ पक्की वजहें हैं। सबसे पहले सुरक्षा साफ बात करें तो एयरलाइंस रूट बदलती हैं तो उसकी कोई मज़बूत वजह होती है। इस बार मामला सीधा है, सुरक्षा को लेकर सतर्कता। पाकिस्तान का एयरस्पेस भले ही अंतरराष्ट्रीय स्तर पर ‘नो-फ्लाई ज़ोन’ घोषित नहीं हुआ है, लेकिन ज्यादातर कंपनियां अब खुद ही इससे बच…

In one of the most shocking cases of cybercrime we’ve seen in Mumbai recently, a 77-year-old retired teacher from Mahim was cheated out of ₹76.5 lakh by fraudsters who didn’t just scam her over the phone—they even came to collect the cash in person. Yes, you read that right. This is not your usual cyber fraud case. It dragged on for nearly six months, filled with fear tactics, impersonation, and emotional pressure. The scammers pretended to be senior officials from the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) and the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). One even claimed to be a…