Tag: Mumbai
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Mumbai hostage crisis: What triggered hostage-taking and who’s Rohit Arya?
In brief: The Powai standoff and what happened Police say a tense two-hour hostage crisis unfolded in Mumbai’s Powai when 38-year-old Rohit Arya took 19 people hostage inside RA Studio, including 17 children. What began as a supposed audition for a web series quickly escalated into a life-threatening situation, prompting a rapid police response and…
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Mumbai hostage crisis: What triggered the ordeal and who is Rohit Arya?
Overview of the Mumbai hostage crisis An intense incident unfolded in the Powai locality of Mumbai when 38-year-old Rohit Arya took 19 people, including 17 children, hostage inside RA Studio. The standoff lasted about two hours, turning a routine day into a tense crisis as negotiators attempted to defuse the situation. Early reports described the…
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Mumbai Hostage Crisis: Rohit Arya in Powai Standoff
What happened in Powai In a tense incident that drew rapid attention from Mumbai and beyond, a man identified as 38-year-old Rohit Arya took 19 people hostage inside RA Studio in Powai on Thursday. The scene quickly evolved from a routine schedule to a high-stakes crisis, as police and emergency responders managed a two-hour standoff…
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Cyclone Shakti Live Updates: IMD Warns Mumbai of Rain, Severe Storm to Weaken from Oct 6
Cyclone Shakti intensifies off the Arabian Sea, prompting Maharashtra warnings The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a cyclone alert for the coastal state of Maharashtra as Cyclone Shakti strengthens over the Arabian Sea. The storm’s trajectory brings a mix of rough seas, high winds, and heavy rainfall to several districts, with officials urging residents…
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Cyclone Shakti Live Updates: IMD Warns of Rain, Seawater Surges as Storm Likely to Weaken from Oct 6
Overview: Cyclone Shakti strengthens off the Maharashtra coast The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a cyclone alert for Maharashtra as Cyclone Shakti intensifies over the Arabian Sea. The most affected districts include Mumbai, Thane, Palghar, Raigad, Ratnagiri, and Sindhudurg, all under a spectrum of moderate to high alert. Current wind speeds are expected in…
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Mardini: Shreyas Talpade & Prarthana Behere’s New Film Debuts on Dussera
Dussera Muhurat Sparks a Big Screen Reveal On the auspicious occasion of Vijaya Dashami, Marathi cinema witnesses a major reveal as popular TV stars Shreyas Talpade and Prarthana Behere join hands with director Ajay Mayekar for a new venture. The trio surfaced together after a public appearance at a Swami Samarth Math in Mumbai, triggering…
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Who Targeted Munawar Faruqui? Police Nab Plotters Behind Death Threats
Overview of the Case In a development that highlights the dangers public figures sometimes face, stand-up comedian Munawar Faruqui received a life-threatening threat last year. The Delhi Police Counter Intelligence unit announced a breakthrough, saying two alleged shooters were apprehended after a late-night operation near Kalindi Kunj in the New Friends Colony area. The police…
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Who Targeted Munawar Faruqui? Police Nab Suspects in Year-Old Threat Plot
Breakthrough in Threat to Munawar Faruqui: Police Nab Two Suspects In a significant security breakthrough, Delhi Police Counter Intelligence (CI) has arrested two shooters connected to a plot to assassinate stand-up comedian Munawar Faruqui. The arrests come almost a year after Faruqui was targeted with a credible threat, prompting enhanced security for the comedian. The…
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IMD Red Alert in Mumbai as Maharashtra Braces for Heavy Rainfall
IMD Red Alert and Orange Alerts Across Maharashtra The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for Mumbai, Thane, Palghar and Raigad districts on Sunday, signaling the likelihood of extremely heavy rainfall, thunderstorms and lightning in isolated pockets. An orange alert has been issued for several other districts, including Mumbai’s neighboring areas and…
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From Struggles to Success: Vaibhav’s Journey in Mumbai
Vaibhav’s Inspiring Journey to Mumbai Vaibhav, born on September 25, 1988, in Nagpur, took a leap of faith in pursuit of his acting dreams by moving to Mumbai. Leaving his hometown and the familiarity of his life, he ventured into the bustling city with aspirations of making it in the film industry. Little did he…