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Stunned and profoundly shocked: Mamata on plane crash near Ahmedabad airport

Ahmedabad plane crash: Mamta Banerjee says, it is a most sad news for all of us, even while we anxiously wait for survivors' details and pray for survival of all. The crash during take-off of the London-bound plane has shaken and saddened me to my core. While we do not know exact figures, media reports indicate that there were 242 passengers.

12 June,2025 05:22 PM IST | PTI
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Bengaluru stampede: Karnataka Leader of Opposition R. Ashoka urges NHRC probe

Just a few days after the stampede tragedy in Bengaluru, the Karnataka Leader of the Opposition, R. Ashoka, has written a letter to the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC). The letter written by the LoP is in the matter of seeking urgent intervention and a comprehensive probe

12 June,2025 04:44 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
Opinion

The year’s greatest thriller, already?

There’s something about Karan Tejpal’s Stolen, that premiered at Venice, which has got film buffs and some of Bombay’s top filmmakers buzzing over it…

12 June,2025 04:21 PM IST | Mayank Shekhar
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Defence Minister honour NCC Everest Cadets for historic achievement

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh met with the National Cadet Corps (NCC) Mount Everest Expedition team in New Delhi on Thursday. The meeting happened after the team successfully scaled Mount Everest on May 18. Singh praised their courage and discipline, highlighting the NCC's important role in fostering national pride among young people

12 June,2025 04:03 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
India News

Air India flight with 242 passengers crashes near Gujarat's Ahmedabad airport

The fire officer Jayesh Khadia told PTI that the plane caught fire after crashing and fire tenders were rushed to the spot to douse the blaze

12 June,2025 03:57 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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Amit Shah highlights 11-year tech revolution in India under Modi govt

Union Home Minister Amit Shah said that the Modi government has democratised technology, harnessing its immense power for the business sector across India. Over the last 11 years, this strategic approach has positioned Bharat as a leading global digital economy. His remarks comes as Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government complets its 11 years

12 June,2025 03:30 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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Teen girl dies by suicide; family member booked for harassment and abetment

Police on Tuesday arrested the 20-year-old man, identified as Onkar Kamble, following after an inquiry into the incident which took place on May 31 and booked him on charges of suicide abetment and intimidation, they said

12 June,2025 02:56 PM IST | PTI
India News

Sharp-turn railway overbridge stirs controversy in Bhopal

Railway over bridge constructed nearly after a decade-long wait in Madhya Pradesh's capital Bhopal has hit the headlines and sparked a controversy due to its design having around 90 degrees sharp turn

12 June,2025 02:38 PM IST | ANI
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India suffered 3 diplomatic setbacks from US: Congress

Jairam Ramesh also said Prime Minister Narendra Modi should leave aside his "stubbornness" to call an all-party meeting and a special session of Parliament

12 June,2025 02:30 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
India News

Uttar Pradesh: Rs 21 cr relief for 431 beneficiaries under Krishak Kalyan Yojana

As part of the support, 408 beneficiaries will receive Rs 5 lakh each, while demo cheques of Rs 2.5 lakh, Rs 1.25 lakh, and Rs 1 lakh will be handed over to selected individuals. The entire amount will be transferred directly to the beneficiaries' bank accounts through DBT

12 June,2025 01:51 PM IST | PTI
World News

Brazil's SC justices agree to make social media companies liable for content

Critics warn such measures could threaten free speech as platforms preemptively remove content that could be problematic

12 June,2025 01:36 PM IST | Agencies
World News

World shares mixed as markets shrug at latest China-US trade deal

Hong Kong's Hang Seng sank 0.5 per cent to 24,234.80, while the Shanghai Composite index edged 0.1 per cent lower to 3,404.66

12 June,2025 01:34 PM IST | AP
Himachal Pradesh: Six pilgrims injured in accident in Hamirpur

Himachal Pradesh: Six pilgrims injured in accident in Hamirpur

The injured, including four women, were taken to a nearby private clinic and then referred to the Hamirpur Medical College after providing first aid

12 June,2025 01:26 PM IST | Hamirpur | PTI
Delhi High Court dismisses Shabir Shah bail plea in terror funding case

Delhi High Court dismisses Shabir Shah bail plea in terror funding case

In 2017, NIA had registered a case against 12 persons for allegations of conspiracy for raising and collecting funds for causing disruption by way of pelting stones. A bench of Justices Navin Chawla and Shalinder Kaur pronounced the verdict while rejecting Shah's appeal challenging a trial court's July 7, 2023 order refusing to grant him bail.

12 June,2025 12:49 PM IST | New Delhi | PTI
PM Modi highlights 11 years of digital transformation empowering India’s growth

PM Modi highlights 11 years of digital transformation empowering India’s growth

A thread of posts from a government handle and highlighted by PM Modi said India ensured transparency at scale through direct benefit transfer (DBT), noting that over Rs 44 lakh crores were credited to be

12 June,2025 12:38 PM IST | New Delhi | PTI
India raises with US incident of 'ill-treatment' of Indian man at Newark airport

India raises with US incident of 'ill-treatment' of Indian man at Newark airport

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) raised the matter with the US embassy in New Delhi. Videos of the Indian youth being pinned to the ground by US authorities at the Newark airport have gone viral.

12 June,2025 12:30 PM IST | New Delhi | PTI
Home Minister Amit Shah says, India emerged as leading digital economy

Home Minister Amit Shah says, India emerged as leading digital economy

the Union Home Minister Amit Shah highlighted the achievements of the central government's digital initiatives. While praising the Indian government’s digital initiative and integral development projects in the last 11 years

12 June,2025 12:29 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
Woman constable dies, 2 other policemen injured after being hit by speeding car

Woman constable dies, 2 other policemen injured after being hit by speeding car

"Three security personnel posted with the Srikrishna Puri police station were checking vehicles on the Atal Path when the incident happened. While they were checking a car, another speeding vehicle hit it from the rear end, resulting in injuries to the officers," said Patna SSP Awkash Kumar

12 June,2025 11:48 AM IST | Patna | PTI
Mid-Day Top News at this hour: Railways on fast track to halt flooding and more

Mid-Day Top News at this hour: Railways on fast track to halt flooding and more

Stay informed with the latest developments in the nation, Mumbai, entertainment, sports, and more. Let's dive into the headlines shaping our world today

12 June,2025 10:15 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Two dead after structure collapses due to wind in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar

Two dead after structure collapses due to wind in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar

According to Municipal Commissioner G Sreekanth, three people have died in the Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar district in two separate incidents due to very strong winds followed by light rainfall

12 June,2025 10:07 AM IST | Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar | mid-day online correspondent
Jammu and Kashmir govt working to improve tourists' experience: Omar Abdullah

Jammu and Kashmir govt working to improve tourists' experience: Omar Abdullah

Abdullah said for the tourism fraternity in Jammu and Kashmir, the TAAI delegation's visit under such circumstances is a true reminder of its commitment to J&K and the friendship and relationship shared with the region

12 June,2025 08:58 AM IST | Srinagar | PTI
 Ahmedabad Plane Crash: Fire-fighters in action, Amit Shah assures help

    Ahmedabad Plane Crash: Fire-fighters in action, Amit Shah assures help

    Air India flight crash in Ahmedabad has triggered massive relief and rescue operations in the city. The aircraft, operating as Flight AI171 to London’s Gatwick Airport, crashed into a residential doctors’ hostel in Meghani Nagar just minutes after takeoff. The Boeing 787 Dreamliner was carrying 242 people, including 230 passengers and 12 crew members. According to officials, emergency teams reached the spot within 2-3 minutes, and 70 to 80 percent of the area has been cleared. Union Home Minister Amit Shah has spoken to the Gujarat CM, assuring full Central support.

    12 June,2025 04:10 PM IST
    Zelensky says only he will discuss Ukraine’s territorial issues with Putin amid

    Zelensky says only he will discuss Ukraine’s territorial issues with Putin amid

    Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has stated he will only discuss territorial matters directly with Russian President Vladimir Putin, Russian state controlled network. Zelensky's remarks follow the second round of peace talks between Russian and Ukrainian delegations in Istanbul earlier this month

    12 June,2025 01:21 PM IST | Kyiv | ANI

    I am very proud to have helped Los Angeles survive, says Donald Trump

    Demonstrations against the Trump administration's deportation crackdown are taking place beyond California as Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents conduct raids

    12 June,2025 08:43 AM IST | Washington | ANI

    India must create better framework for investments: Swiss economic secy

    India and the four European nation bloc signed a free trade agreement on March 10, 2024, which is expected to come into force from October 1, 2025

    12 June,2025 08:33 AM IST | Bern | Agencies
    Bomb scare on Mumbai-bound plane at Kolkata airport, passenger detained

    Bomb scare on Mumbai-bound plane at Kolkata airport, passenger detained

    The passenger who was about to board the plane was detained after he told the airline's security officer that he had a bomb with him, an Airports Authority of India (AAI) official said

    13 May,2025 05:08 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

    Christmas 2024: History, significance, and everything you need to know

    In India, the festive season begins early in December, with cities and towns across the country adorning their streets with Christmas lights, decorations, and Christmas trees

    26 December,2024 07:33 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

    Christmas 2024: Heartfelt wishes and greetings to send to your loved ones

    As the holiday season approaches in 2024, it's the perfect opportunity to send heartfelt wishes and greetings to your loved ones, letting them know just how much they mean to you

    26 December,2024 07:32 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
    There’s something about Tamil Nadu and Telangana

    There’s something about Tamil Nadu and Telangana

    What is it about people from Tamil Nadu and Telangana that makes them global powerhouses wherever brain power is the main power?

    10 June,2025 11:31 AM IST | Mumbai | C Y Gopinath
    09 June,2025 07:21 AM IST | Mumbai | Ajaz Ashraf
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