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Pune boat capsize: Bodies of 5 persons found; search on for another victim

The incident took place on Tuesday evening following strong winds and rains when the boat was sailing from Kugav to Kalashi village

23 May,2024 11:26 AM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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Fire reported at police station, 3 other spots in Delhi

It soon spread to a chimney and another AC unit installed nearby. Panic gripped the mall due to the fire and the premises was evacuated by the security personnel

23 May,2024 11:18 AM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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PM Narendra Modi wishes speedy recovery to Saudi Arabia king

Media reports have said that the 88-year-old Saudi monarch has developed health complications and is undergoing treatment

23 May,2024 10:50 AM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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Assam govt pays compensation to persons whose houses were demolished in Nagaon

The recipients of the compensation are Inamul Haque, Hifjur Rahman, Mojibur Rahman, Rafiqul Islam, Akkas Ali and the legal heir of deceased Safiqul Islam

23 May,2024 10:46 AM IST | PTI
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After outcry over bail, juvenile accused shifted to observation home

More than 30 minors are currently lodged at the observation home, located at the same premises where the hearing on the police's review petition in connection with the case involving the teenager

23 May,2024 10:43 AM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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President, Vice President and Prime Minister extend greetings on Buddha Purnima

President Droupadi Murmu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Vice President Jagdeep Dhankar extended greetings to the citizens of India on the occasion of Buddha Purnima, reported ANI.

23 May,2024 10:35 AM IST
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Pune civic body acts against rooftop restaurants operating without permissions

The action was taken in, among other areas, Kalyani Nagar where residents have been flagging the issue of bars and pubs operating without valid permissions and till early morning hours in the wake of a car crash involving a drunk teenager on Sunday

23 May,2024 09:54 AM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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Pune accident case: Accused teen's bail cancelled

The police, during their investigation, also found that there was no board on the premises of the bar that said alcohol couldn't be served to minors

23 May,2024 08:33 AM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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Bangladesh MP found murdered in Kolkata

“So far, we have come to know that all the killers involved are Bangladeshis. It was a planned murder,” he said

23 May,2024 08:26 AM IST | Agencies
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Russian attacks on Ukraine power grid hit Kyiv with blackouts

The Russian airstrikes targeting the grid since March have meant blackouts have even returned to the capital, Kyiv, which hadn’t experienced them since the first year of the war

23 May,2024 07:50 AM IST | Agencies
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Spain, Ireland, Norway to recognise Palestinian state on May 28

140 of 190 represented in the UN countries have already recognised a Palestinian state

23 May,2024 07:48 AM IST | Agencies
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Congress vows JPC probe in Adani scam if INDIA bloc wins

Rahul Gandhi claimed that a “huge coal scam” has come to light under the BJP government and through this “scam”, “Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s favourite friend Adani” has looted thousands of crores of rupees by selling low-grade coal at three times the price, which the common people have paid from their pockets in expensive electricity bills

23 May,2024 07:45 AM IST | Agencies
SC slams Hemant Soren for suppressing facts

SC slams Hemant Soren for suppressing facts

“Your conduct tells a lot. We expected your client to come up with candour but you suppressed material facts,” the bench told Sibal

23 May,2024 07:38 AM IST | New Delhi | Agencies
Bhojpuri superstar booted from BJP for defying party

Bhojpuri superstar booted from BJP for defying party

Despite repeated attempts, Singh could not be reached for comments on the development. The belated action, from the party, comes with just over a week left before voting takes place in Karakat on June 1

23 May,2024 07:35 AM IST | Patna | Agencies
JD(S) complains Rahul Gandhi claimed Prajwal Revanna raped 400 women

JD(S) complains Rahul Gandhi claimed Prajwal Revanna raped 400 women

In a complaint, H M Ramesh Gowda, has sought registration of a criminal case against Gandhi under section 202 of the IPC for his alleged statement while addressing election rallies

23 May,2024 07:33 AM IST | Bengaluru | Agencies
EC wakes up from slumber

EC wakes up from slumber

After five phases of poll, EC tells BJP and Congress to stop using caste, religion, and community in campaigns, demanding decorum and unity

23 May,2024 07:30 AM IST | New Delhi | Agencies
Exclusive | In the shadow of election frenzy: Farmers who refuse to back down

Exclusive | In the shadow of election frenzy: Farmers who refuse to back down

As the poll juggernaut rolls into Punjab, mid-day visits Ground Zero of protests that have been going on silently, the temporary township of Shambhu

23 May,2024 06:48 AM IST | Chandigarh | Faisal Tandel
India General Elections 2024: Can PM win them over?

Mid-Day Premium India General Elections 2024: Can PM win them over?

As farmers remain immovable, it is left to the unstoppable force of PM Narendra Modi to try and swing the state for the BJP

23 May,2024 06:45 AM IST | Patiala | Faisal Tandel
Kejriwa says, INDIA Bloc  govt will ease judiciary pressure, ensure his release

Kejriwa says, INDIA Bloc govt will ease judiciary pressure, ensure his release

After being freed from Tihar jail on interim bail, Kejriwal had said in his election rallies that he will be free the day after the results of the Lok Sabha elections are announced on June 4 if the opposition INDIA bloc wins

22 May,2024 10:18 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
SC cancels bail given by Madras HC to eight PFI men booked under UAPA

SC cancels bail given by Madras HC to eight PFI men booked under UAPA

The two judge bench cancelled their bail stating that the allegations of collecting funds to commit terrorist acts against them appeared to be 'prima facie true'.

22 May,2024 08:31 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
Swati Maliwal claims 'senior party leader' called, spoke of 'pressure'

Swati Maliwal claims 'senior party leader' called, spoke of 'pressure'

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Rajya Sabha MP Swati Maliwal on Wednesday claimed that she received a call from a senior leader of the party and he revealed there is "a lot of pressure to speak dirty things."

22 May,2024 08:23 PM IST | Delhi | ANI
Pune Porsche Accident: Advocate Claims Cops Have Been Pressurised By Someone

    Pune Porsche Accident: Advocate Claims Cops Have Been Pressurised By Someone

    The intervener in Pune car accident case Advocate Asim Saraode on May 22 while giving update on the case said the bail of the accused minor’s father have been rejected and court have sent him in judicial custody till May 24. He further claimed that Police have been pressurized by someone in the case and FIR has been manipulated. He said, “On behalf of the intervener, we have argued against granting bail to the father of the accused. The court has rejected the basis on which he was asking for bail and granted him judicial custody till May 24... He tried to present an argument that he had sent a driver with his accused son. Then why was the driver not driving the car and the person with no licence was driving the car..." Watch video for more. 

    23 May,2024 10:24 AM IST
    Vice President Dhankhar pays last respects to Raisi, others in Tehran

    Vice President Dhankhar pays last respects to Raisi, others in Tehran

    The memorial ceremony in Tehran today is to pay condolences to Ebrahim Raisi, Abdollahian & others after their helicopter crashed in northwestern Iran.

    22 May,2024 08:17 PM IST | Tehran | ANI

    Taiwan detects Chinese incursion with military vessels around nation

    Taiwan's Armed Forces (ROCArmedForces) monitored the situation and responded accordingly.

    22 May,2024 09:39 AM IST | Taipei | ANI

    Biden, Trump win Kentucky, Oregon primaries as presidential nominating season

    Even after they secured the nominations and their rivals dropped out, Biden and Trump have continued facing dissent from within their own parties

    22 May,2024 09:30 AM IST | Washington | PTI
    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
    Hoarding collapse victims’ belongings must be safeguarded

    Hoarding collapse victims’ belongings must be safeguarded

    About six police officers have been deployed at the site to guard the wreckage

    22 May,2024 06:51 AM IST | Mumbai | The Editorial
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