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Iran president death: Govt announces one-day state mourning on May 21

A one-day state mourning will be observed across India on Tuesday as a mark of respect for Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi

20 May,2024 06:20 PM IST | PTI
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ICC prosecutor seeks arrest warrant for Hamas leaders, Netanyahu and others

Karim Khan said that he believes Netanyahu, his defence minister Yoav Gallant and three Hamas leaders responsible for war crimes and crimes against humanity in the Gaza Strip and Israel

20 May,2024 05:40 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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15 labourers killed, 8 injured in Chhattisgarh in pick up truck accident

About 25 labourers, who were returning after collecting tendu leaves in a pickup truck, fell into a ditch

20 May,2024 05:04 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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Chhagan Bhujbal casts his vote with his family in Nashik

Chhagan Bhujbal urged the voters to cast their votes in large numbers and celebrate the grand festival of democracy

20 May,2024 04:58 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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Shantigiri Maharaj, independent candidate, booked for garlanding EVM enclosure

Shantigiri Maharaj pulled a garland from his neck & placed it on EVM enclosure before casting his ballot amid fifth phase of India General Elections 2024.

20 May,2024 04:40 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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38 77 per cent voter turnout recorded till 3 pm in Maharashtra

Voting is underway for the fifth and final phase of general elections in the state since 7am. It will continue till 6am.

20 May,2024 04:34 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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Iran President dies in chopper crash, Vice President to assume interim duties

"In accordance with Article 131 of the constitution, Mokhber is in charge of leading the executive branch," Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei said in a statement

20 May,2024 04:08 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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North East Delhi needs 'Hissedari Nyay' the most: Sachin Pilot

He said what the North East Delhi constituency requires the most is "Hissedari Nyay" which talks about addressing historical injustices and empowering marginalized communities

20 May,2024 02:11 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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AAP-Cong alliance wants to stop Modi's development, create lawlessness: Navneet

Voting in seven Lok Sabha seats in Delhi will be held on May 25

20 May,2024 02:03 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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'Vote for democracy, not dictatorship': Mallikarjun Kharge's appeal to voters

The Congress president stated that the voters of eight states and union territories who will exercise their right to vote today on 49 Lok Sabha seats are going to vote on the agenda of youth justice, women justice, farmers justice, labourer justice and shareholding justice

20 May,2024 12:39 PM 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 12:36 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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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 12:36 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
PM Modi appeals voters to cast franchise in festival of democracy

PM Modi appeals voters to cast franchise in festival of democracy

Union Home Minister Amit Shah also took to the microblogging site X and appealed to voters to elect a visionary leadership that will continue to enhance the pride of the nation

20 May,2024 12:28 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
 JMM leader Kalpana Soren appeals voters to come out and vote

JMM leader Kalpana Soren appeals voters to come out and vote

JMM leader Kalpana Soren, wife of former CM Hemant Soren, is a candidate for Gandey assembly by-election.

20 May,2024 11:52 AM IST | Giridih | ANI
Voting begins for 49 seats in fifth phase of India General Elections 2024

Voting begins for 49 seats in fifth phase of India General 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 | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
PDP will support migrant Kashmiri Pandits in their return, rehabilitation: Mufti

PDP will support migrant Kashmiri Pandits in their return, rehabilitation: Mufti

Today it is the BJP, maybe tomorrow Congress will come to power in Delhi but any party that is in power can never pick you up and take you to Kashmir

20 May,2024 08:54 AM IST | Jammu | mid-day online correspondent
BJP claims Maliwal assault linked to Kejriwal's wish to send senior lawyer to RS

BJP claims Maliwal assault linked to Kejriwal's wish to send senior lawyer to RS

The Aam Aadmi Party hit back saying the BJP has "no narrative or vision to offer to the people" and is therefore resorting "to jailing all opposition leaders and making ridiculous allegations every day like this one"

20 May,2024 08:50 AM IST | New Delhi | PTI
After video of multiple voting by youth, Rahul Gandhi warns of strict action

After video of multiple voting by youth, Rahul Gandhi warns of strict action

He also said that one person has been arrested and instructions given to suspend an institute disciplinary proceedings against all members of the polling party

20 May,2024 08:40 AM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
Karnataka police arrests right-wing influencer 'Bhiku Mhatre'

Karnataka police arrests right-wing influencer 'Bhiku Mhatre'

According to Nagesh Naik, 'Bhiku Mhatre' was picked up from Ponda in Goa by the Karnataka police late on Saturday night. He sought the help of BJP leaders to release his father

20 May,2024 08:30 AM IST | Bengaluru | PTI
Maharashtra: Three killed, two injured as motorcycles collide in Akola district

Maharashtra: Three killed, two injured as motorcycles collide in Akola district

The incident took place around 3 pm on Telhara-Belkhed road. The impact was so severe that the bikes were mangled, he said

20 May,2024 08:20 AM IST | Akola | PTI
Shivraj Singh Chouhan terms AAP 'Ahankaari Aadmi Party'

Shivraj Singh Chouhan terms AAP 'Ahankaari Aadmi Party'

Chouhan also accused AAP of becoming "arrogant" and termed it "Ahankaari Aadmi Party".

20 May,2024 08:15 AM IST | New Delhi | PTI
 Iranian Prez Death: US Senator Calls Ebrahim Raisi 'Murderous Dictator'

    Iranian Prez Death: US Senator Calls Ebrahim Raisi 'Murderous Dictator'

    Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi was killed in a helicopter crash in the Northwest of Iran, reported Press TV. Iranian FM Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, along with several other officials also lost their lives. East Azarbaijan Guv Malek Rahmati, East Azarbaijan Imam Md Ali Ale-Hashem were also found dead. As the world mourns the demise of Raisi, a US’ Florida Senator made shocking remarks regarding Iranian President. Calling Iran’s Prez a ‘murderous dictator’, Rick Scott, said the world will be a safer and better place if Raisi is found dead. Later, the Florida Senator said, “Ebrahim Raisi was not loved or respected & he will be missed by no one”. Notably, the crash site of the helicopter carrying President Raisi was found in the forested mountains on May 20. Drone footage shared by the Iranian state news agency IRNA showed the wreckage of President Raisi’s chopper. As per the Iranian Red Crescent, the entire cabin of the helicopter was significantly damaged and burned.

    20 May,2024 05:06 PM IST
    Iran President Ebrahim Raisi, foreign minister dead in helicopter crash

    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 | Tehran | mid-day online correspondent

    Saudi King to undergo medical examinations in Jeddah: Royal Court

    In a statement carried by the Saudi Press Agency, the Court added that the medical team will conduct tests to diagnose his condition and monitor his health.

    20 May,2024 08:54 AM IST | Jeddah | ANI

    Taiwan: Lai Ching-te to take oath as President today

    Lai will take the oath of office at the presidential office on Monday morning before delivering an inaugural address outside the building later in the day

    20 May,2024 08:26 AM IST | Taiwan | ANI
    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?
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