Opening the innings for the "Paltan", Amelia Kerr departed early on just four runs in 15 balls. Fellow opening batswoman Gunalan Kamalini accumulated 32 runs off 28 deliveries, which was laced with five boundaries

After winning the toss, RCB skipper Smriti Mandhana said that, considering the dew factor, she opted to bowl first in the WPL 2026 opening match. Nadine De Klerk, Grace Harris, Lauren Bell, and Linsey Smith will be the team`s four overseas players for this game

Smith, who had torched an unbeaten 121 runs against Perth Scorchers and another half-century in his three-match stint last season, will be available for the Sixers` final three regular-season fixtures

The incident was reported at around 6.21 pm, following a call received by the BMC’s MFB Control Room. The building is located opposite the Parel ST Depot on Sayani Road

The Western Railway announced a major block on the Kandivali-Borivali section in connection with the construction of the 6th railway line. The ongoing 30-day block began on the night of 20th/21st December, 2025 and will continue until 18th January, 2026

Dr Ashwini Joshi, additional municipal commissioner (city), warned that officials or staff failing to attend the training or neglecting duties during the election process will face strict disciplinary action under election laws from Sunday

Ahead of Budget 2026-27, business leader TV Mohandas Pai said India’s economy is in good shape with growth expected at 7.5 per cent or higher and rising employment. He urged the government to prioritise job creation, expand skill schemes, and incentivise private sector hiring

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: A fire broke out at a building in central Mumbai`s Parel, civic officials said on Friday, adding that no injuries were reported in the incident. The blaze was reported at the Lodha Grandeur building in Parel area, officials from the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation&rsquo;s Mumbai Fire Brigade (MFB) said.The incident was reported at around 6.21 pm, following a call received by the BMC&rsquo;s MFB Control Room. The building is located opposite the Parel ST Depot on Sayani Road. Follow LIVE updates here

Mumbai Central ticket checking staff detected a fake UTS AC local train pass during a routine inspection on the Churchgate–Virar suburban route. The forged mobile ticket was confirmed by officials, leading to an FIR against the passenger and her friend for ticket fraud

Actor Daisy Shah recounted a frightening fire near her home caused by firecrackers during an election campaign. A spark from sky shots entered a neighbour’s house, triggering a blaze. While there were no human casualties, pets were lost

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. (All pics/Yogen Shah)

In the Vijay Hazare Trophy, Maharashtra`s Ruturaj Gaikwad achieved a new feat in List-A cricket. Here`s all you need to know (Pic: X/Instagram)

Entertainment Top Stories: End your day with the most happening highlights. It`s time to relax and take a look at the latest news and events.

Storm Goretti has battered the United Kingdom and parts of northern Europe, bringing violent winds, heavy snow, and widespread disruption. Rail services have been suspended, flights cancelled, and hundreds of schools closed as dangerous weather conditions swept across multiple regions.

Iran was plunged into a near-total internet blackout as nationwide protests over soaring prices and economic hardship spread across all 31 provinces. Authorities have not officially explained the shutdown, but Iran has repeatedly cut internet access during periods of unrest in the past. Rights groups report that dozens of protesters, including children, have been killed since demonstrations began, as security forces intensified crackdowns in multiple cities.
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The Madras High Court on Friday directed the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) to promptly issue a U/A 16+ certificate to Jana Nayagan, the Vijay-starrer film whose theatrical release was postponed. The film is significant as Vijay&rsquo;s final cinematic release before his full-time entry into politics. It also stars Premalu fame Mamitha Baiju, who is set to play his adopter daughter in the flick. Let&rsquo;s know more about her

After the makers of Border 2 dropped the song Ishq Da Chehra, actor and singer Diljit Dosanjh shared some BTS images from the sets of the film. The pictures also featured Sonam Bajwa

Several Trinamool Congress MPs were on Friday detained while staging a protest outside the Home Ministry`s office in New Delhi against the alleged misuse of probe agencies by the Centre (Pics/PTI)

Post the fatal shooting of Renee Good by an ICE agent in Minneapolis, tensions have escalated across the United States. The incident triggered protests in Minnesota and other major cities, intensifying debate over the Trump administration&rsquo;s immigration crackdown. At a White House briefing, Vice President JD Vance defended the ICE officer&rsquo;s actions, saying the shooting was an act of self-defense and blaming left-wing groups, Democratic leaders, and sections of the media for creating a hostile environment toward federal law enforcement. He said he was not concerned about prejudging the investigation, arguing that the facts were already clear.

The US Senate has delivered a stunning political shock, advancing a resolution that would restrict Donald Trump from launching further military action against Venezuela without explicit congressional approval. In a rare bipartisan move, five Republican senators joined Democrats, signaling deep cracks inside Trump&rsquo;s own party after the dramatic capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro.

MNS leader Amit Thackeray and Shiv Sena (UBT) MLA Aaditya Thackeray jointly visited the poll office of Shivshakti Front candidate Krishna Mhadgut in Ward No. 91 while campaigning for the BMC election 2026, showcasing the growing strength of their alliance (Pics/X)

The foot overbridge connecting Bhau Daji Road to Matunga West near King&rsquo;s Circle has deteriorated significantly, raising safety concerns among daily commuters. (PICS/ RAJENDRA B AKLEKAR)

Minneapolis was on edge Thursday following the fatal shooting of a woman by a federal officer taking part in the Trump administration`s latest immigration crackdown, with protesters venting their outrage, the governor demanding that the state take part in the investigation and schools cancelling classes as a precaution. (Pics/AFP)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: The reunion of the two Thackeray cousins for the BMC Election 2026 has raised questions over whether the alliance would be short-lived. Putting an end to speculation, Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray on Thursday said that he and MNS chief Raj Thackeray will never part ways, news agency PTI reported. While talking to the media on Thursday, Uddhav said, &ldquo;Till the time we came together, people used to ask us as to why we are not coming together. Now they are asking why we have come together and for how long we will stay together."&nbsp;We are closing the LIVE blog

A devastating New Year&rsquo;s Eve fire at a luxury nightclub in the Swiss Alps left 40 people dead and more than 100 injured, many with catastrophic burns. The tragedy unfolded at Crans-Montana, where a packed celebration turned into a deadly inferno within minutes. Investigators allege the bar&rsquo;s manager fled the scene carrying the cash register as flames spread through the venue. Club owners Jessica and Jacques Moretti, who have run the nightclub since 2015, are now under investigation for manslaughter and serious bodily harm.

Protests erupted across the United States following a deadly ICE shooting in Minneapolis, igniting outrage that quickly spread from the Midwest to major cities nationwide. Demonstrators gathered late into the night at Foley Square, calling the rally an emergency response to the killing. Similar scenes unfolded in San Francisco, where hundreds gathered outside ICE offices, while thousands paid tribute at a memorial in Minneapolis despite freezing temperatures.

United States President Donald Trump has backed a powerful new bipartisan bill aimed at punishing countries that continue to buy Russian oil, according to Republican Senator Lindsey Graham. The proposed legislation would give Trump the authority to impose tariffs of up to 500 percent on imports from nations doing business with Russia&rsquo;s energy sector. China and India are expected to be among the most impacted.

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem has come under intense scrutiny after defending an ICE officer who fatally shot a woman during a tense federal operation in south Minneapolis. The shooting occurred amid protests and a heavy federal law enforcement presence, just blocks from where George Floyd was killed in 2020. Noem labelled the incident an act of &ldquo;domestic terrorism,&rdquo; claiming the woman attempted to run over an ICE officer.&nbsp;

The world is watching as U.S.-Greenland tensions push Europe to coordinate a strong collective response. In this in-depth geopolitical analysis, we break down the latest developments from the White House confirming active talks on acquiring Greenland with military options not ruled out, to the united European stance that Greenland belongs to its people and decisions reside with Denmark &amp; Greenland. WATCH&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: The Kolsewadi police in Kalyan area of Thane district in Maharashtra arrested a 21-year-old man who was allegedly roaming in the Netivali area with a firearm late on Monday night, officials said. Senior Police Inspector Hemant Gurav received a tip-off about the incident, after which they laid a trap in the Netivali area of Kalyan East at around 11 pm on Tuesday. We are closing the LIVE Blog

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: A Mumbai-based fitness centre, Flat Fit Gym, has been booked for cheating after allegedly shutting down abruptly despite collecting over Rs 20 lakh in annual fees from more than 200 members. According to Navghar Police, the Mulund East-based gym enrolled members by offering attractive facilities and long-term fitness plans. Members were charged between Rs 10,000 and Rs 11,000 each as annual fees, many of which were paid digitally. The gym initially operated normally, creating confidence among members. We are closing the LIVE Blog

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: A dispute over the `unopposed` victories of Mahayuti nominees ahead of the January 15 Maharashtra local body elections reached the Bombay High Court on Monday after a Raj Thackeray-led MNS leader moved the Mumbai court.&nbsp;We are closing the LIVE blog now

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: In a blow to the Shiv Sena (UBT) ahead of the Mumbai civic body elections, former Mayor Shubha Raul on Sunday joined the BJP in the presence of Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis after resigning from the Uddhav Thackeray-led party. We are closing the LIVE blog now

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: A total of 15,931 candidates are in the fray for polls to 29 municipal corporations on January 15, the Maharashtra State Election Commission said on Saturday. We are closing the LIVE blog now

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Friday said some parties play the `Marathi` card only when polls are near whereas the Shiv Sena is working to bring back those Marathi-speaking persons who were "forced out" of Mumbai and adjoining areas due to the "opposition`s mismanagement".&nbsp;We are closing the LIVE blog now

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray met Maharashtra Navnirman Sena president Raj Thackeray on Thursday to discuss the manifesto and campaign details for the January 15 civic polls. We are closing the LIVE blog now

WPL 2026: RCB bowlers restrict MI to 154 runs in Navi Mumbai

WPL 2026: Smriti Mandhana wins toss, opts to bowl first in Navi Mumbai

BBL: Steve Smith, Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne likely to feature in event

Fire breaks out at building in Parel, no injuries reported

WR 6th line work: 240 Mumbai trains to be cancelled on Jan 12-13, check details

Poll officials who missed training given final chance on Saturday

Budget 2026-27: Focus should be more on job creation, says Mohandas Pai

Mumbai LIVE: Fire breaks out at building in Parel, operations underway

Mumbai: Woman booked for using forged AC local ticket on Churchgate-Virar route

Exclusive | Daisy Shah calls out usafe use of firecrackers in election campaigns

Spotted in the city: Alia Bhatt, Akshay Kumar, Sanjay Dutt and others

Vijay Hazare Trophy: Ruturaj Gaikwad scripts history in List-A cricket

Ent Top Stories: The RajaSaab review; Jana Nayagan not releasing on Pongal 2026

Storm Goretti forces red alert: Airports shut, 3.8 lakh France homes in the dark

Iran protests explode as statues fall: Is Trump ready to seize amid blackout?

In Pics: Meet Mamitha Baiju, Thalapathy Vijay's adopted daughter in Jana Nayagan

Diljit Dosanjh gives peek into BTS of Ishq Da Chehra from Border 2

IN PICS: TMC MPs detained during protest outside Home Ministry over I-PAC raids

Minneapolis ICE shooting triggers White House clash as Vance defends ICE

U.S. Senate rebels against Trump over Venezuela raid, Republicans split

IN PHOTOS: Amit and Aaditya Thackeray jointly campaign ahead of BMC polls

IN PHOTOS: Ageing Matunga foot overbridge raises alarm among daily users

Minneapolis protesters vent their outrage after ICE officer kills woman

Mumbai LIVE: Uddhav Thackeray says, '‘Will never part ways with Raj Thackeray'

Swiss resort fire horror: Cash taken, evidence deleted - sensational claims

Minneapolis shooting: Protests in New York, San Francisco and Minnesota

Trump nods 500% tariff bill on Russian oil buyers, India-China to be sanctioned?

ICE agent shoots woman in Minneapolis, Noem’s ‘domestic terrorism’ charge

Europe on ALERT: France, Germany Move to Counter Renewed U.S. Pressure

Mumbai LIVE: Kalyan man held while roaming with firearm in Netivali

Mumbai LIVE: Mulund gym shuts down after collecting over Rs 20 lakh from member

Mumbai LIVE: MNS leader moves Bombay HC, seek stay on unopposed Mahayuti wins

Mumbai LIVE: Ex-Mumbai mayor Shubha Raul quits Shiv Sena (UBT), joins BJP

Mumbai LIVE: 15,931 candidates in fray for polls to 29 civic corporations

Mumbai LIVE: Some parties play Marathi card ahead of polls, says Shinde

Mumbai LIVE: Uddhav meets Raj to discuss manifesto, campaign details

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