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Paraguay President begins first state visit to India with ceremonial welcome

President Peña is joined by a high-level delegation of ministers, senior officials, and business leaders. During the visit, he will also stop in Mumbai before wrapping up on June 4

02 June,2025 01:18 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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Hoax bomb threat at Jammu Railway Station, nothing suspicious found

ammu Police received a call from an unknown caller regarding a bomb or an explosive at the railway station on Sunday evening; sharing a note on social media, the Jammu Police informed about the search operation post the hoax call

02 June,2025 12:51 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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India reports four new deaths as active Covid-19 cases near 4,000

On Friday, Union Minister of State for Health and AYUSH (Independent Charge), Prataprao Jadhav, assured that the Centre is fully prepared to handle any situation that may arise

02 June,2025 11:59 AM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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Air India broadens codeshare agreement with Air Mauritius

As part of the strengthened bilateral codeshare agreement, Air India and Air Mauritius will place their designator codes on a total of 17 routes between India, Mauritius, Reunion, South Africa and Madagascar

02 June,2025 11:50 AM IST | PTI
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Kolkata Police claim they followed all legal steps in arresting influencer

The Kolkata Police police had arrested the woman for allegedly uploading a video with communal comments, claiming Bollywood actors were silent on Operation Sindoor

02 June,2025 11:05 AM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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Digital arrest scam nets Rs 1.02 cr from 81-year-old retired principal in Indore

The scam involved fraudsters claiming to be from Mumbai's Colaba Police and CBI, alleging that Chiplunkar was involved in financial dealings with Naresh Goyal of Jet Airways and money laundering

02 June,2025 11:03 AM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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Supriya Sule-led delegation reaches Egypt to convey India's stance on terrorism

The delegation has a packed and productive schedule in Egypt, including Ministerial engagements, Parliamentary exchanges, interactions with think tanks, media, the Indian community and others

02 June,2025 10:52 AM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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Nifty, Sensex slip at open as Trump doubles steel tariffs, despite strong GDP

The Nifty 50 index opened at 24,669.70, registering a decline of 81.00 points or 0.33 per cent. Similarly, the BSE Sensex also opened lower at 81,214.42, down by 236.59 points or 0.29 per cent. The indices decline further in early trade

02 June,2025 10:48 AM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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"Caste-based discrimination should not exist": Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis

Speaking at the event organised by the Chitpavan Brahmin community, CM Fadnavis lauded the community's historic contributions to social reform and national development

02 June,2025 10:30 AM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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Mid-Day Top News: Father’s justice fight over son’s alleged death at Vasai

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

02 June,2025 10:09 AM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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Ahilyabai's thoughts more important than statues: Nitin Gadkari

Stressing that he was not against erecting statues and changing the names of cities, the BJP MP on Sunday highlighted the importance of Holkar's vision

02 June,2025 10:06 AM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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BJP MP Alok Sharma raises issue of 'love jihad' in Bhopal

Last month, Madhya Pradesh Minister Vishvas Sarang raised the issue of 'love jihad' in the state, after the main accused in an alleged rape and blackmailing case in Bhopal was shot in leg by police

02 June,2025 09:53 AM IST | ANI
GST collection rises to 16.4 per cent to cross Rs 2 lakh crore in May

GST collection rises to 16.4 per cent to cross Rs 2 lakh crore in May

In May, gross revenues from domestic transactions rose 13.7 per cent to about Rs 1.50 lakh crore, while GST revenue from imports grew 25.2 per cent to Rs 51,266 crore

02 June,2025 08:08 AM IST | New Delhi | Agencies
Rains tigger floods, landslides in Northeast; rescue ops on

Rains tigger floods, landslides in Northeast; rescue ops on

Over 78,000 people affected in more than 15 districts in Assam; 7000 taking shelter in relief camps; as many as 175 villages under 20 revenue circles in 12 districts of the state have been affected in the first spell of floods in the state

02 June,2025 08:04 AM IST | Guwahati | Agencies
Simhastha Kumbh Mela to begin in Nashik-Trimbakeshwar on Oct 31 next year

Simhastha Kumbh Mela to begin in Nashik-Trimbakeshwar on Oct 31 next year

The much-awaited dates were announced at a meeting of sadhus and mahants in Nashik chaired by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, who said the world would be awestruck by the scale of arrangements to be made for the magnificent congregation

02 June,2025 01:19 AM IST | Nashik | PTI
Nashik Kumbh Mela schedule out but suspense over guardian minister remains

Nashik Kumbh Mela schedule out but suspense over guardian minister remains

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis maintained ambiguity over the appointment of Nashik’s guardian minister for the 2026–27 Kumbh Mela, indicating unresolved differences among the Mahayuti allies. He further stated Kumbh Mantri Girish Mahajan, along with ministers Dada Bhuse, Chhagan Bhujbal and Narhari Zirwal, is handling preparations

02 June,2025 12:12 AM IST | Nashik | mid-day online correspondent
Hundreds of BJP workers killed under Mamata's rule, alleges Amit Shah

Hundreds of BJP workers killed under Mamata's rule, alleges Amit Shah

Addressing the BJP workers in Kolkata, the Union Home Minister alleged that the Chief Minister had turned West Bengal into 'a land of infiltration and atrocities on women'. He also accused the state government of denying land for fencing the international border with Bangladesh

01 June,2025 06:51 PM IST | Kolkata | mid-day online correspondent
Amit Shah inaugurates new Central Forensic Science Laboratory in Kolkata

Amit Shah inaugurates new Central Forensic Science Laboratory in Kolkata

In his address after the inauguration, the Union Home Minister said that the Indian government is creating a 'secure, transparent and evidence-based criminal justice system'

01 June,2025 06:47 PM IST | Kolkata | mid-day online correspondent
186 trainees graduate at Indian Naval Academy’s spring term Passing Out Parade

186 trainees graduate at Indian Naval Academy’s spring term Passing Out Parade

Cadets from four friendly foreign countries were also among the pass-outs. The importance of integrating foreign cadets was emphasised as a means strengthen international naval cooperation and showcase India’s naval training excellence on the global stage

01 June,2025 06:26 PM IST | Ezhimala | mid-day online correspondent
Days after getting bail, Gujarat Minister's son arrested in fresh MGNREGA case

Days after getting bail, Gujarat Minister's son arrested in fresh MGNREGA case

Balvant Khabad, son of Gujarat Minister of State for Panchayat and Agriculture Bachubhai Khabad, was arrested on Sunday in connection with a fresh case linked to MGNREGA works, just days after he and his brother Kiran were granted bail on May 29 in an earlier FIR

01 June,2025 06:06 PM IST | Dahod | mid-day online correspondent
AIMIM Chief Owaisi Calls Pakistan ‘Epicentre of Takfirism’, Demands FATF Grey Li

AIMIM Chief Owaisi Calls Pakistan ‘Epicentre of Takfirism’, Demands FATF Grey Li

All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) chief and MP Asaduddin Owaisi, who is part of an all-party delegation to Algeria while addressing the Algerian media, members of think tanks and the Indian diaspora, Owaisi said that there is no ideological difference between the terrorist groups in Pakistan and Daesh and Al-Qaeda

01 June,2025 05:57 PM IST | Algiers (Algeria) | ANI
Ukraine city bombed by Russian drones before talks, US threatens sanctions

    Ukraine city bombed by Russian drones before talks, US threatens sanctions

    Russian drones struck the Ukrainian city of Zaporizhzhia early on Sunday, June 1, according to local governor Ivan Fedorov. He said on the Telegram app that three people were injured, and the attack damaged three apartment buildings, 29 private homes, and important infrastructure. The strike happened just a day before Russia suggested holding a second round of face-to-face talks with Ukrainian officials in Istanbul. However, Ukraine refused to commit to the talks scheduled for Monday, June 2, saying it wanted to see Russia’s proposals first. Meanwhile, a top U.S. senator warned that Russia could face tough new sanctions from the United States.

    02 June,2025 12:54 PM IST
    'Gandhi's principles more relevant today amid cross-border terrorism'

    'Gandhi's principles more relevant today amid cross-border terrorism'

    Former minister and author M J Akbar reflected upon the "first known instance of terrorism as state policy" by Pakistan in October 1947 when 5,000 terrorists were sent to Kashmir.

    02 June,2025 08:36 AM IST | London | PTI

    One dead, 11 injured after dozens of shots fired in North Carolina, say official

    No arrests have been made, but authorities said there was more than one shooter when the gunfire erupted about 12:45 am Sunday in the city of Hickory, the Catawba County Sheriff's Office said

    02 June,2025 08:33 AM IST | Hickory | AP

    1 officer killed, 1 wounded and another man dead in Los Angeles County shooting

    When the officers arrived to the scene Saturday night, they were "met by gunfire," and at least one officer returned fire, Los Angeles Sheriff Robert Luna said

    02 June,2025 08:30 AM IST | Baldwin Park | AP
    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
    Homebound is Sholay 2.0

    Homebound is Sholay 2.0

    Neeraj Ghaywan’s Homebound is a powerful, deeply moving film headlined by hot young Bollywood stars, Ishaan Khatter, Vishal Jethwa and Janhvi Kapoor. An ode to friendship, it also offers a sharp commentary on the discrimination against ‘low’ castes and minorities

    01 June,2025 09:26 AM IST | Mumbai | Meenakshi Shedde
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