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Pakistan asks Afghanistan to hand over perpetrators of March terror attack

The two sides agreed to remain engaged to confront the threat posed by terrorism to regional countries and to address the concerns raised by Pakistan

01 June,2024 06:30 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
India News

Man, kin armed with sword, rod try to kidnap woman; MP CM chairs meet to review

MP Chief Minister Mohan Yadav raised the Ashok Nagar incident with top officials and asserted police must instil fear in the mind of the criminals, the government release said

01 June,2024 06:07 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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Melur locals celebrate a centuries-old fishing event

Melur in Tamil Nadu hosted the well-known and historically significant fishing festival on Saturday. The centuries-old fishing festival of Kallandhiri is one of its kind in the entire state. The villagers offer the fish they catch to the deity for their better harvest and well-being. Every year, the celebration begins with the onset of summer.

01 June,2024 05:58 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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Mamata Banerjee's comments are baseless: BJP leader Ravi Shankar Prasad

His remarks came after West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday said "If counting is conducted properly, the BJP will not come to power this time"

01 June,2024 05:32 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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INDIA bloc leaders meet at Kharge's Delhi residence amid final phase of LS Polls

Leaders from Congress, Samajwadi Party, CPI-M, CPI, DMK, JMM, AAP, RJD, Shiv Sena (UBT), and NCP (Sharad Pawar) gathered at Kharge's residence for discussions

01 June,2024 05:05 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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Lok Sabha Elections 2024: SAD candidate accuses AAP of interfering in polls

On his official X handle, Cheema posted the video of AAP leader Balbir Singh Pannu and alleged that the latter forcibly entered a polling booth.

01 June,2024 04:07 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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“Difficult for BJP to cross even 200 seats”; Congress chief Pratibha Singh

Himachal Pradesh Congress President Pratibha Singh remarkably said, it is difficult for BJP to cross even 200 seats out of 543. "I am hopeful that people in large numbers are going to vote for the Congress party as they want change in the central government," she adds.

01 June,2024 04:04 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
India News

PM Modi ends his 45-hour meditation in Kanyakumari

PM Modi was meditating at the Dhyan Mandapam, the place where revered Hindu philosopher Swami Vivekananda is believed to have had a divine vision about 'Bharat Mata'

01 June,2024 03:34 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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Mumbai-Chennai IndiGo flight lands in full emergency after bomb threat

Mumbai-Chennai IndiGo flight lands in 'full emergency' after bomb threat. The flight with 172 passengers onboard, reportedly received bomb threat that resulted in the emergency landing of the flight. The incident occurred on June 1, Saturday.

01 June,2024 02:54 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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After Prajwal Revanna's arrest, Congress tells PM Modi to break silence

Following the arrest of Prajwal Revanna, who is suspected of sexual abuse, the Congress questioned Prime Minister Narendra Modi's "silence" on the issue on Saturday, claiming that he has "failed" to give women justice over the past ten years.

01 June,2024 02:47 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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WB: Mob loots an EVM and dumps VVPAT machine into pond in South 24 Paraganas

Two VVPAT devices were thrown into a pond in South 24 Parganas, West Bengal, and electronic voting machines (EVMs) were looted by local mobs during the seventh and final phase of the Lok Sabha election, which started at 7 am on Saturday, according to an ANI report.

01 June,2024 12:40 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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BJP's Jaiveer Shergill appeals to voters to exercise voting franchise

BJP leader Jaiveer Shergill appealed to the voters to exercise their franchise as the last and final phase to the 2024 Lok Sabha election began on Saturday, June 1st. He asked voters to exercise their voting franchise for the country’s future and to strengthen democracy. He thanked election commission for conducting ‘free and fair' elections.

01 June,2024 11:53 AM IST | mid-day online correspondent
One killed, woman goes missing after boulders fall from hills

One killed, woman goes missing after boulders fall from hills

On being informed, the police, SDRF, NDRF personnel and the Quick Response Team of the Disaster Management department reached the spot and began the relief and rescue operations

01 June,2024 11:06 AM IST | Dehradun | mid-day online correspondent
Locals in Amravati district of Maharashtra forced to drink dirty water

Locals in Amravati district of Maharashtra forced to drink dirty water

Amid the summer heatwave and rising high temperatures in various parts of the country, several villages in the Melghat and Vidharbha region of Maharashtra are experiencing a severe water crisis, forcing residents to collect water from polluted sources. Several areas in Delhi are experiencing extreme water crisis.

01 June,2024 10:47 AM IST | Amravati | mid-day online correspondent
Nitish Kumar playing with the lives of teachers, claims Tejashwi Yadav

Nitish Kumar playing with the lives of teachers, claims Tejashwi Yadav

Tejashwi Yadav's remarks came after more than 80 persons lost their lives in the last three days due to the extreme heatwave prevailing in several districts of Bihar

01 June,2024 09:38 AM IST | Patna | mid-day online correspondent
Cong challenges BJP in Patna Sahib amid economic crisis, drug menace

Cong challenges BJP in Patna Sahib amid economic crisis, drug menace

Dr Avijit, Congress spokesperson, vows to tackle key issues and reshape Patna’s future amidst historic contest

01 June,2024 08:34 AM IST | Patna Sahib | Diwakar Sharma
Assam floods leave 6 dead, over 2 lakh affected

Assam floods leave 6 dead, over 2 lakh affected

Nagaon, Karimganj, Hailakandi, West Karbi Anglong, Cachar, Hojai, Golaghat, Karbi Angling and Dima Hasao districts were severely affected

01 June,2024 08:30 AM IST | Guwahati | Agencies
Scorching heat claims 10 lives in Odisha

Scorching heat claims 10 lives in Odisha

The Congress on Friday accused the BJP-led government of suppressing the number of deaths caused by the intense heat battering Rajasthan while claiming that more than 100 people have died of heat stroke in the state

01 June,2024 08:29 AM IST | Rourkela/Bhubaneswar | Agencies
Women cops nab Prajwal at B’luru airport

Women cops nab Prajwal at B’luru airport

Arrested by all-women police team, suspended JD(S) MP was taken to CID office under tight security

01 June,2024 08:29 AM IST | Bengaluru | Agencies
Prajwal Revanna arrested, remanded to police custody till June 6

Prajwal Revanna arrested, remanded to police custody till June 6

After evading summons and staying out of the country for a little over a month, the 33 year-old grandson of JD(S) supremo and former Prime Minister HD Deve Gowda landed here past midnight from Germany's Munich, only to be arrested by the Special Investigation Team (SIT) minutes later and whisked away for questioning

31 May,2024 07:20 PM IST | Bengaluru | mid-day online correspondent
Pune car crash: WCD to organise sensitisation workshops for JJB members

Pune car crash: WCD to organise sensitisation workshops for JJB members

"All members know their roles, but through this sensitization program, we will once again review their roles within the legal framework and clarify what they are supposed to do in specific situations," said WCD Department Commissioner Dr Prashant Narnavare

31 May,2024 07:05 PM IST | Pune | mid-day online correspondent
Astrologer’s shocking revelations on Election results, PM Modi and Rahul Gandhi

    Astrologer’s shocking revelations on Election results, PM Modi and Rahul Gandhi

    The 2024 Lok Sabha Election results are just a few days away. With the anticipation building around who will be the upcoming PM of India and what the future has in store for us, we interviewed scientific astrologer Greenstone Lobo. In this episode of Straight Talk, astrologer Greenstone Lobo in conversation with Katyayani Kapoor spills the starry secrets and discusses PM Modi’s third term as a Prime Minister, Rahul Gandhi’s chances of leading the country, Arvind Kejriwal’s period of challenges, on what makes Shashi Tharoor special and the future of the country after the winning government takes over. As Lok Sabha Elections 2024 results come close, watch the video to know more. Disclaimer: Viewers are advised to use their judgment and discretion when interpreting these predictions. The creators of this video do not assume any responsibility or liability for any actions taken based on the content of this video.

    01 June,2024 05:00 PM IST
    Biden asks Trump to respect the justice system after he calls the trial 'rigged'

    Biden asks Trump to respect the justice system after he calls the trial 'rigged'

    "Our justice system should be respected and we should never allow anyone to tear it down, it's as simple as that," said the president

    01 June,2024 08:50 AM IST | Washington | mid-day online correspondent

    Russian missiles kill four

    Move comes after Joe Biden OKs a Ukrainian response using US weapons

    01 June,2024 08:31 AM IST | Kyiv | Agencies

    ‘War displaced 114 mn people,' says UN chief

    Filippo Grandi also criticised the UN Security Council, which is charged with maintaining international peace

    01 June,2024 08:31 AM IST | United Nations | Agencies
    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
    Time to tell our kids that exams don’t define us

    Time to tell our kids that exams don’t define us

    It is a time of anxiety but excitement, too, as new beginnings beckon.

    31 May,2024 06:54 AM IST | Mumbai | The Editorial
    28 May,2024 06:52 AM IST | Mumbai | C Y Gopinath
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