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Country is witnessing storm of change, says Rahul Gandhi

Voting in the fifth phase of elections will decide the electoral fate of several prominent leaders like Gandhi himself, Union ministers Rajnath Singh and Smriti Irani and former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Omar Abdullah.

20 May,2024 10:39 AM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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Iran President Ebrahim Raisi, foreign minister dead in helicopter crash

There is still no official confirmation that Raisi is dead, but medics have said that they found "no signs" of life at the crash site

20 May,2024 10:20 AM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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Voting begins for 49 seats in fifth phase of Lok Sabha elections 2024

The voting started at 7 am and will continue until 6 pm, with those in line by the closing time still allowed to vote

20 May,2024 09:56 AM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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Your one vote will protect democracy, Constitution, says Priyanka Gandhi

The fifth phase of voting will decide the electoral fate of several prominent leaders like former Congress president Rahul Gandhi, Union ministers Rajnath Singh and Smriti Irani and former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Omar Abdullah.

20 May,2024 09:42 AM IST | mid-day online correspondent
World News

Ukraine, Russia exchange drone hits

Russian air defences shot down 57 Ukrainian drones over the southern Krasnodar region overnight, the Russian Defence Ministry said

20 May,2024 07:48 AM IST | Agencies
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Congolese army says shootout in capital is failed coup

The attempted coup d’état was “nipped in the bud by Congolese defence and security forces (and) the situation is under control”, Congolese army spokesperson Brigadier General Sylvain Ekenge said at a media briefing

20 May,2024 07:45 AM IST | Agencies
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Sri Lanka questions UN report

OHCHR report wants accountability on enforced disappearances during war with LTTE

20 May,2024 07:40 AM IST | Agencies
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Airstrike kills 20 in central Gaza

Fighting rages as Israel’s leaders air wartime divisions

20 May,2024 07:35 AM IST | Agencies
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Monsoon arrives in Nicobar Islands

“Southwest monsoon has advanced into some parts of the Maldives, and the Comorin area and some parts of the South Bay of Bengal, Nicobar Islands and South Andaman Sea on Sunday,” the weather office said

20 May,2024 07:33 AM IST | Agencies
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Madhya Pradesh: Dalit couple beaten, made to wear garlands of shoes

The couple’s son had allegedly been involved in an eve-teasing incident, they said

20 May,2024 07:30 AM IST | Agencies
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Back-to-back terrorist attacks in Kashmir

The first attack took place on an open tourist camp near Pahalgam and the second on the former sarpanch at Hirpora in south Kashmir, officials said

20 May,2024 07:25 AM IST | Agencies
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BJP has launched Operation Jhaadu to crush us: Arvind Kejriwal

Delhi CM accuses BJP of campaign to crush AAP; warns party cadre of bigger challenges ahead

20 May,2024 07:20 AM IST | Agencies
Maharashtra: Cop booked for molesting 22-year-old woman in Nagpur

Maharashtra: Cop booked for molesting 22-year-old woman in Nagpur

In her complaint, the woman said the cop was in touch with her on the pretext of helping her prepare for competitive exams

19 May,2024 10:14 PM IST | Nagpur | mid-day online correspondent
Slab collapses at under-construction building in Nagpur; no injuries

Slab collapses at under-construction building in Nagpur; no injuries

A slab at an under-construction building collapsed in Nagpur

19 May,2024 09:42 PM IST | Nagpur | mid-day online correspondent
Three persons die after lightning strikes in Telangana

Three persons die after lightning strikes in Telangana

Three persons lost their lives in separate incidents after lightning struck them in Telangana

19 May,2024 09:32 PM IST | Hyderabad | mid-day online correspondent
Man assaults wife, pierces nails on her private parts; held in Pune

Man assaults wife, pierces nails on her private parts; held in Pune

The man, a Nepal national, suspected his 28-year-old wife, also a Nepali, of having an affair

19 May,2024 07:52 PM IST | Pune | mid-day online correspondent
Tanker explodes in Pimpri Chinchwad area of Pune

Tanker explodes in Pimpri Chinchwad area of Pune

A massive explosion took place in a gas tanker in Pimpri Chinchwad of Pune

19 May,2024 07:39 PM IST | Pune | mid-day online correspondent
Severe heatwave grips parts of Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, and Gujarat

Severe heatwave grips parts of Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, and Gujarat

Surendranagar and Deesa in Gujarat also recorded temperatures ranging between 45 and 45.5 degrees Celsius on Saturday

19 May,2024 05:32 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
Former BJP Sarpanch killed, couple injured in separate attacks

Former BJP Sarpanch killed, couple injured in separate attacks

According to Kashmir Zone Police, the deceased former Sarpanch was identified as Aijaz Ahmad

19 May,2024 05:22 PM IST | Jammu and Kashmir | mid-day online correspondent
Results of Telangana EAMCET examinations released

Results of Telangana EAMCET examinations released

According to the press release, 2,62,587 students have qualified in the TS EAPCET examinations.

19 May,2024 05:14 PM IST | Hyderabad | ANI
Search operation launched after suspicious movement near Kathua

Search operation launched after suspicious movement near Kathua

A Special Police Officer (SPO) reported the movement of suspected persons in Tarnah nallah near Jangi chak in Hiranagar sector

19 May,2024 05:08 PM IST | Jammu | PTI
Lok Sabha Elections 2024, Phase 5: Big Politicians Of Maharashtra Cast Vote

    Lok Sabha Elections 2024, Phase 5: Big Politicians Of Maharashtra Cast Vote

    Voting is underway for the fifth phase of the 2024 Lok Sabha Elections on May 20. BJP candidate from Mumbai North Lok Sabha seat, Piyush Goyal cast his vote at a polling station in Mumbai. After casting vote Piyush Goyal came forward and urged people to come out and vote. He appreciated people who even in such humid conditions in Mumbai came forward to vote for their favourite candidate. Industrialist Anil Ambani casts his vote at a polling booth in Mumbai. Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde also cast his vote at a polling booth in Thane. On the other hand, Mumbai BJP president Ashish Shelar arrived at a polling station in Mumbai to cast his vote for the fifth phase of Lok Sabha Elections 2024. Ashish Shelar appealed to the voters to participate in the festival of democracy. He mentioned that ECI has made good arrangements and voters should follow ECI’s guidelines. He added that Mahayuti will win all the six seats in Mumbai. Actor and Shiv Sena leader Govinda also arrived at a polling booth in Mumbai to cast his vote for the fifth phase of Lok Sabha elections. Polling is underway at 49 constituencies from 6 states, 2 UTs. 

    20 May,2024 10:56 AM IST
    Helicopter carrying Iran's president crashes in foggy, mountainous region

    Helicopter carrying Iran's president crashes in foggy, mountainous region

    Raisi was traveling in Iran's East Azerbaijan province

    19 May,2024 10:58 PM IST | Dubai | AP

    Helicopter carrying Iran's president suffers a 'hard landing,' says state TV

    A helicopter carrying Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi suffered a 'hard landing' on Sunday, Iranian state media reported

    19 May,2024 09:01 PM IST | Dubai | AP

    Pressure on Netanyahu to make postwar plans for Gaza, even as fighting rages

    Benny Gantz, a member of the War Cabinet and Netanyahu's main political rival, said he would leave the government on June 8 if it did not formulate a new war plan including an international, Arab and Palestinian administration to handle civilian affairs in Gaza

    19 May,2024 05:36 PM IST | Jerusalem | AP
    Ayushman Bharat Diwas: Here's all you may need to know about healthcare scheme

    Ayushman Bharat Diwas: Here's all you may need to know about healthcare scheme

    Ayushman Bharat Scheme is one of the revolutionary healthcare programmes in recent times

    23 April,2024 10:29 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

    Ram Navami 2024: Greetings, wishes and messages to share with family, friends

    On the auspicious occasion of Ram Navami, here are some heartfelt greetings, wishes and messages to share with your family and friends

    16 April,2024 07:05 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

    Maharashtrians in Sweden celebrate Gudi Padwa in traditional way

    On Sunday, the Maharashtrian Mandal in Gothenburg, Sweden celebrated the festival of Gudi Padwa in a traditional way taking pride in the Marathi culture

    15 April,2024 09:05 PM IST | Mumbai | Faisal Tandel
    The Environment Vote Matters

    The Environment Vote Matters

    The abbreviation of the headline would read EVM—the most talked about machine in the ongoing general elections. However, in Mumbai’s case it’s to reiterate how much is at stake when it comes to saving our green cover

    20 May,2024 06:52 AM IST | Mumbai | Fiona Fernandez
    When Will he be back?
    19 May,2024 08:20 AM IST | Mumbai | Ian Chappell
    19 May,2024 07:18 AM IST | Mumbai | Devdutt Pattanaik
    19 May,2024 07:10 AM IST | Mumbai | Meher Marfatia
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