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20 confirmed dead due to sunstroke

The deaths were mostly reported from Bolangir, Sambalpur, Jharsuguda, Keonjhar, Sonepur, Sundergarh and Balasore districts, officials said

04 June,2024 02:31 AM IST | Agencies
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US says onus on Hamas to accept ceasefire deal

US says onus on Hamas to accept ceasefire deal

04 June,2024 02:31 AM IST | Agencies
Opinion

Really? Did S Korea ban Indians?

Worldwide, the uncouth, boorish Indian who makes people run for cover is more visible than the thoughtful, courteous and enlightened one. It’s all there on YouTube

04 June,2024 01:21 AM IST | C Y Gopinath
Opinion

Railway stations must be monsoon-ready

While one is happy that the work has been over before the onset of the rainy season, this is even more reason to ensure that our stations are monsoon-ready, as rains are expected any day now

04 June,2024 01:19 AM IST | The Editorial
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Nagpur: Man sentences to death under IPC, POCSO Act provisions for raping 5yo

Sanjay Puri (32) was sentenced to death by District Judge and Additional Sessions Judge S R Padwal under section 302 of the Indian Penal Code, Section 376(A)(B) of IPC and Section 6 of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act

03 June,2024 09:16 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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Lok Sabha Elections 2024: AAP leader Sanjay Singh calls for ban on exit polls

Several exit polls conducted on Saturday predicted that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will retain power for a third straight term, with the BJP-led NDA expected to win a big majority in the Lok Sabha polls

03 June,2024 08:25 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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Maharashtra Weather Update: Rain or thunder showers likely in Nagpur till June 5

The maximum temperature may reach 41 degree celsius while minimum may be 28 degree celsius, said an official release.

03 June,2024 08:00 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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Delhi excise case: ED alleges over Rs 1,100 crore laundered

The supplementary charge sheet was filed against BRS leader K Kavitha before a Delhi court. According to the ED, out of Rs 1,100 crore, Kavitha was involved in proceeds of crime (PoC) worth Rs 292.8 crore

03 June,2024 07:14 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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Delhi: LG sends AAP-turncoat Raaj Kumar Anand's resignation to President

In the only official communication Arvind Kejriwal made during the period when he was out on interim bail in the Delhi excise policy case, he recommended the acceptance of Anand's resignation

03 June,2024 06:40 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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Karnataka: Over 13,000 polling staff to be deployed across 29 counting centers

With more than 13,000 staff deployed at the 29 counting centers across Karnataka for the counting of votes on Tuesday for the 28 Lok Sabha constituencies, elaborate arrangements have been put in place, officials said on Monday.

03 June,2024 05:29 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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Bengaluru sees 133-year record-breaking single day rainfall in June

The rainfall received on June 1 and June 2 alone, which amounted to 140.7 mm, surpassed the monthly average for June

03 June,2024 05:17 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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Vijay Mallya, Nirav Modi fled the country as probe agencies failed to arrest

According to a special court, businessmen engaged in multi-million dollar frauds like Nirav Modi, Mehul Choksi, and Vijay Mallya were able to flee the country because investigation agencies failed to arrest them at a proper time.

03 June,2024 04:35 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
Indian elections are indeed miracle with a world record of 642 million voters

Indian elections are indeed miracle with a world record of 642 million voters

India recorded the highest voter turnout in the world, adding that the Indian elections are indeed a "miracle." Rajiv Kumar said, "We have created a world record of 642 million voters. This is the historic moment for all of us. This is 1.5 times the voters of all G7 countries and 2.5 times voters of 27 countries in the European Union (EU).

03 June,2024 02:58 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
Nitish Kumar meets PM Modi before India General Elections 2024 result

Nitish Kumar meets PM Modi before India General Elections 2024 result

A day before the announcement of the India general elections 2024 result, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar met Prime Minister Narendra Modi. As per PTI, there was no official word on the details of the meeting that happened on June 3. 

03 June,2024 02:14 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
After Amul, Mother Dairy prices incresed by 2 Rs per litre milk in Delhi NCR

After Amul, Mother Dairy prices incresed by 2 Rs per litre milk in Delhi NCR

Mother Dairy announced Rs 2 per litre hike in milk prices in the Delhi-NCR market on Monday. The increase in prices of all variants of milk is effective from June 3 in Delhi-NCR as well as other markets where it has a presence. Before Mother Dairy, Amul announced an increase in rates on Sunday.

03 June,2024 01:37 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
SC on Delhi govt plea for surplus water, UYRB meeting on June 5

SC on Delhi govt plea for surplus water, UYRB meeting on June 5

On Monday, the Supreme Court ordered that the Upper Yamuna River Board (UYRB) hold an emergency meeting on June 5 to appropriately address the issue of water scarcity in Delhi.

03 June,2024 12:43 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
Rupee surged to 83.04 against US dollar after exit poll result

Rupee surged to 83.04 against US dollar after exit poll result

The rupee surged 38 paise to reach its three-month high level of 83.04 against the US dollar. The country's Goods and Services Tax (GST) receipts increased 10 per cent to Rs 1.73 lakh crore in May. On Friday, foreign investors bought shares worth a net of Rs 1,613.24 crore.

03 June,2024 12:15 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Assam floods rise in death toll, over 13 districts affected

Assam floods rise in death toll, over 13 districts affected

The death toll in Assam Flood rose to 15 after three more deaths were reported on Sunday, June 2, as a result of heavy rainfall in Assam following the landfall of Cyclone Remal. More than 6 lakh people are reported to be affected in the floods in the State.

03 June,2024 11:24 AM IST | Assam | mid-day online correspondent
Rajasthan CM Bhajanlal Sharma expresses grief over lost lives in Rajgarh mishap

Rajasthan CM Bhajanlal Sharma expresses grief over lost lives in Rajgarh mishap

Bhajan Lal Sharma, the chief minister of Rajasthan, expressed sorrow on Monday over the deaths of 13 residents of the Jhalwar district on Sunday along the boundary between Rajasthan and Rajgarh.

03 June,2024 11:01 AM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
Delhi: People wait hours in queue amidst the water shortage struggle

Delhi: People wait hours in queue amidst the water shortage struggle

People are standing in long lines to get water from tankers in various parts of the capital city of India, which is experiencing a serious water shortage. Despite the water issue, people can be seen waiting in large lines in Chilla Gaon, which is part of Mayur Vihar Phase 1.

03 June,2024 10:38 AM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
Encounter with terrorists, security forces in Pulwama, J-K

Encounter with terrorists, security forces in Pulwama, J-K

On Monday morning, a confrontation occurred between security personnel and terrorists in the Nihama neighbourhood of Pulwama district.

03 June,2024 10:33 AM IST | Pulwama | mid-day online correspondent
 Lok Sabha Elections 2024: How Are Votes Counted In India? Simple Explanation

    Lok Sabha Elections 2024: How Are Votes Counted In India? Simple Explanation

     India's mega event, the Lok Sabha Elections, wrapped up on June 1st after seven phases spread across 44 days. A whopping 15 million polling staff journeyed across the country to set up approximately 1 million polling stations, including in remote areas like villages, hills, deserts, and conflict zones. Despite scorching temperatures, voters across India turned up to cast their ballots during each phase with a total estimated voter count of 969 million people. To keep up with modern times, electronic voting machines were used for casting ballots, making the process more efficient and reliable. Now at stake are 543 seats in the Lok Sabha. The votes will be counted on Tuesday, June 4 and the counting for all constituencies will begin at 8am. In the scene comes the most important question which is how the votes are counted in India and what's the process to it? Let us know all of it in this video.

    03 June,2024 05:40 PM IST
    Israel seeks 'governing alternative' to Hamas in Gaza

    Israel seeks 'governing alternative' to Hamas in Gaza

    An Israeli defence official told AP that Gallant hopes to enable isolated, Hamas-free areas in Gaza to become "hubs of local government" and identify forces that can enable a longer-term formation of a government.

    03 June,2024 09:26 AM IST | Jerusalem | AP

    Japan: Magnitude 5.9 earthquake strikes Ishikawa prefecture, no tsunami threat

    The quake occurred at approximately 6:31 am on Monday, with its epicentre estimated to be 10 kilometres deep

    03 June,2024 09:23 AM IST | Tokyo | ANI

    Chinese craft lands on the far side of the moon

    The landing module touched down at 6:23 a.m. Beijing time in a huge crater known as the South Pole-Aitken Basin, the China National Space Administration said

    03 June,2024 08:18 AM IST | Beijing | Agencies
    Elderly man beaten to death over parking issue in Jaipur

    Elderly man beaten to death over parking issue in Jaipur

    According to police, Gopal Khandelwal had a dispute with his neighbour Prabhu Thakaria over car parking in Shanti Colony on Thursday night

    01 June,2024 05:59 AM IST | Jaipur | PTI

    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
    India General Elections 2024: Ab ki baar Maharashtra too far?

    India General Elections 2024: Ab ki baar Maharashtra too far?

    Exit polls forecast a drop in BJP and NDA numbers in the state even as Modi magic is said to be working elsewhere

    03 June,2024 04:14 AM IST | Mumbai | Dharmendra Jore
    02 June,2024 08:16 AM IST | Mumbai | Ian Chappell
    02 June,2024 06:56 AM IST | Mumbai | Devdutt Pattanaik
    02 June,2024 06:55 AM IST | Mumbai | Meenakshi Shedde
    02 June,2024 06:52 AM IST | Mumbai | Paromita Vohra
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