HMPV Outbreak LIVE: No cause for concern, says Maharashtra Health Minister
HMPV Outbreak LIVE Updates: Maharashtra Health Minister Prakash Abitkar reassured the public that the state health department is working efficiently in this matter. We are closing the LIVE blog now
15 January,2025 10:09 PM IST | MumbaiHMPV Outbreak LIVE Updates: After cases of Human Metapneumovirus were reported in India, Union Health Minister JP Nadda reassured the public, saying that there is no cause for alarm. We are closing the LIVE blog now
16 January,2025 10:05 PM IST | MumbaiHMPV Outbreak LIVE Updates: As concerns rise over the HMPV virus, Haryana Health Minister reassures the public, emphasizing preparedness and calm. In response to growing concerns over the HMPV virus, Haryana Health Minister Arti Singh Rao reassured the public that the state is well-prepared to handle the situation. Speaking to the media, Rao emphasized that all districts in the state have been informed to stay vigilant. "We are ready. All the districts have been informed to stay alert... I want to request that the people should not be panicked. This virus can spread but it is not dangerous. It can be treated," said Rao. Her remarks come as authorities step up their efforts to contain the virus and raise awareness about its symptoms and treatment. The health minister’s call for calm aims to prevent unnecessary panic while ensuring that the public remains cautious and informed. We are closing the LIVE blog now
17 January,2025 06:23 PM IST | MumbaiRepublic Day 2025 Live Updates: President Droupadi Murmu hosts 'At Home' reception at Rashtrapati Bhawan on Sunday. We are closing the LIVE Blog now
26 January,2025 10:05 PM IST | MumbaiBudget 2025 LIVE updates: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced raising FDI limits for insurance for insurance sector from 74 per cent to 100 per cent
01 February,2025 06:35 PM IST | New DelhiOperation Sindoor Live Updates: In the wake of Operation Sindoor, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar held discussions with foreign ministers from Spain, France, Germany, Japan, and Qatar. He emphasised India's approach to cross-border terrorism and expressed gratitude for their solidarity and support. We are closing the LIVE blog now
07 May,2025 08:42 PM IST | MumbaiIndia-Pak tensions LIVE Updates: RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav on Sunday heaped praise on the armed forces for "giving a befitting reply to Pakistan" following the Pahalgam terror attack. We are closing the LIVE blog now
11 May,2025 10:12 PM IST | MumbaiIndia-Pakistan Tensions Live Updates: Traders in Delhi on Friday pledged to halt all business ties with Turkey and Azerbaijan, following the two countries' recent political stances regarding India's counter-terror operations under Operation Sindoor in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK). The Chamber of Trade and Industry (CTI) organised a campaign at the Delhi Secretariat where several market associations, traders and factory owners participated. We are closing the LIVE blog now
16 May,2025 10:13 PM IST | PulwamaAhmedabad Plane Crash LIVE Updates: Union Home Minister Amit Shah reached Ahmedabad to take stock of the situation. He said the identity of the victims and the final toll will be established after DNA test. #WATCH | Air India Plane Crash | Ahmedabad: Union Home Minister Amit Shah says, "This afternoon, Air India flight AI-171 crashed and many passengers are feared dead. The entire nation is grieving and is standing together with the bereaved families... The central government… pic.twitter.com/HTy00BWNVy — ANI (@ANI) June 12, 2025 We are closing the LIVE blog now.
12 June,2025 10:48 PM IST | MumbaiAhmedabad Plane Crash LIVE Updates: Aviation watchdog DGCA on Friday ordered enhanced safety inspection of Air India's Boeing 787 Dreamliner fleet powered by GEnx engines, a day after 241 people onboard died in the plane crash in Ahmedabad. The enhanced DGCA inspection will include checks of various systems and a review of take-off parameters of the Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft of Air India, owned by Tata Group. We are closing the LIVE blog now
13 June,2025 10:14 PM IST | MumbaiIran-Israel war LIVE updates: India has expressed its readiness to play a role in resolving the Iran-Israel situation, emphasizing "dialogue and diplomacy" as the path forward. This comes hours after US President Donald Trump claimed a ceasefire between the two nations. New Delhi stated it remains "deeply concerned" about the overall situation, while also welcoming the reports of the ceasefire. We are closing the LIVE blog now
24 June,2025 10:17 PM IST | TehranIndependence Day 2025 LIVE updates: Rickshaw driver Govinda Prajapati, his body painted in the vibrant colours of the Indian flag, celebrated Independence Day while travelling aboard a local train at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus in Mumbai on Friday. We are now closing the blog.
15 August,2025 07:20 PM IST | New DelhiJanmashtami 2025 LIVE Updates: Two Govindas died while a total of 95 were reported injured during Dahi Handi celebrations across Mumbai as per data received from various government and BMC hospitals, BMC said. We are closing the LIVE blog now
16 August,2025 10:11 PM IST |Delhi Blast LIVE Updates: Leaders from across the world, including the US, China, Japan, and Israel, on Tuesday expressed grief and shock over the loss of lives after an explosion in the Indian capital killed at least 12 people and injured several others. We are closing the LIVE Updates now
11 November,2025 09:59 PM IST | New DelhiBihar Election Results 2025 LIVE Updates: The ruling NDA on Friday secured two-third majority in the 243-member Bihar Assembly, bagging 168 seats so far, according to the Election Commission. We are now closing the blog
14 November,2025 09:59 PM IST | MumbaiMecca Medina accident LIVE Updates: Forty-two Indian Umrah pilgrims from Telangana were among 44 people killed in a collision involving their bus and a fuel tanker near Madina in Saudi Arabia in the wee hours of Monday, people familiar with the matter said. Follow LIVE updates here
17 November,2025 10:16 PM IST | MumbaiDavos 2026: Fadnavis showcases Maharashtra’s growth, investment potential
19 January,2026 08:34 PM ISTDelhi HC rejects plea to suspend jail term of Kuldeep Singh Sengar
On March 13, 2020, Sengar was sentenced to 10 years rigorous imprisonment by a trial court, besides imposition of a fine of Rs 10 lakh, in the case. The trial court had said “no leniency” could be shown for killing a family’s “sole bread earner”
20 January,2026 08:11 AM IST | New Delhi | AgenciesIndore beggar stuns officials, owns three houses, car and autorickshaws
The chain of events that has become the talk of the city started after a 50-year-old leprosy patient was rescued from Sarafa area based on information from the public, said Women and Child Development Department official Dinesh Mishra
20 January,2026 08:08 AM IST | Indore | AgenciesJammu and Kashmir: Paratrooper killed, 8 soldiers injured in gunfight
The army had on Sunday launched ‘Operation Trashi-I’ in Sonnar village near Mandral-Singhpora in the Chatroo belt. A gunfight broke out during the operation between the terrorists and security forces that left eight soldiers injured
20 January,2026 08:05 AM IST | Jammu | AgenciesShow zero tolerance for terrorism, Jaishankar’s blunt message to Poland
At a meeting with Sikorski, Jaishankar also expressed his anguish over the unfair and unjustified “selective targeting” of India over the Ukraine conflict, in what is seen as a reference to Western nations’ criticism of New Delhi over its energy ties with Russia
20 January,2026 08:02 AM IST | New Delhi | AgenciesKarnataka to hold Bangalore civic polls with ballot papers instead of EVMs
Elections in Greater Bengaluru Authority will be held after May 25 using ballot papers, Karnataka State Election Commissioner G S Sangreshi said. Zilla and Taluk Panchayat polls later this year will also follow the ballot paper system in Karnataka
19 January,2026 10:34 PM IST | Bengaluru | mid-day online correspondentICG airlifts critically ill patient from Agatti Island to Kochi
The Indian Coast Guard carried out a swift medical evacuation from Agatti Island in Lakshadweep after receiving an urgent request to save a critically ill patient. An ICG Dornier aircraft was converted into a mobile ICU and flew the patient safely to Kochi for treatment
19 January,2026 10:12 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentCBS’ “60 Minutes” Finally Airs Trump-Era Deportation Report After Internal Clash
CBS News’ “60 Minutes” has revived a previously shelved report examining Trump-era deportations to El Salvador’s CECOT prison, a segment that was originally removed from the broadcast amid claims of political interference. Reporter Sharyn Alfonsi probes the deportation process and the treatment of detainees at CECOT, while the program avoids addressing internal disputes between Alfonsi and CBS leadership. The story resurfaced after weeks of unresolved editorial conflict, during which Alfonsi accused the network of suppressing the report for political reasons. WATCH
Hackers hijack Iran state TV to air message backing Reza Pahlavi
The footage aired across multiple channels broadcast by satellite from Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting showed two clips of exiled Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi, then included footage of security forces and others in what appeared to be Iranian police uniforms
20 January,2026 08:21 AM IST | Dubai | AgenciesPakistan man kills seven family members in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa shooting
The deceased included Faroqay’s two brothers along with their wives, as well as his own wife and two-month-old daughter. The motive behind the incident is being described as domestic discord and long-standing family enmity
20 January,2026 08:17 AM IST | Peshawar | AgenciesPrince Harry returns to court in final battle against British tabloids
The seven plaintiffs, including Elton John and actors Elizabeth Hurley and Sadie Frost, allege that Associated Newspapers Ltd. hired private investigators to bug their cars, gain access to their private records and eavesdrop on phone calls
20 January,2026 08:14 AM IST | London | AgenciesAt least seven killed, several injured in explosion at restaurant in Kabul
The explosion appeared to have hit a restaurant in the Shahr-e-Naw district of the Afghan capital. In the first few minutes after the blast, a police spokesman, Khalid Zadran, had identified the facility affected as a hotel
19 January,2026 09:20 PM IST | Kabul | APJapan’s first woman PM Takaichi dissolves Lower House paves way for snap polls
Addressing a press conference, Takaichi said she intends to seek a fresh mandate from voters and has staked her continuation as PM on the election outcome. According to senior leaders of the ruling parties, the polling is expected to be held on February 8
19 January,2026 06:28 PM IST | Tokyo | mid-day online correspondentChina records lowest birth rate in 2025 as population falls for 4th year: Report
China’s birth rate hit a record low of 5.63 per 1000 in 2025, with population declining by 3.39 million for the fourth consecutive year. Despite demographic challenges, the economy grew 5 percent, aided by a record 1.2 trillion dollar trade surplus, though growth slowed to 4.5 percent in Q4
19 January,2026 03:48 PM IST | Beijing (China) | ANIStrictest punishment for blast perpetrators; will send message to world: Shah
Amit Shah made the remarks via video link while inaugurating the Shri Motibhai R Chaudhary Sagar Sainik School and Sagar Organic Plant at Boriyavi village in Mehsana district, Gujarat
13 November,2025 09:36 PM IST | Ahmedabad | mid-day online correspondentCM opens Pune double-deck flyover
Move to ease traffic congestion near Pune University, along Ganeshkhind Road
20 August,2025 10:17 PM IST | Pune | Archana DahiwalHappy Krishna Janmashtami: Messages and Wishes to share with family
Janmashtami, which commemorates the birth of Lord Krishna, on the occasion, here are some of the best messages and wishes you can share this Janmashtami with your family and friends-
05 August,2025 11:36 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentBomb 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 correspondentChristmas 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 correspondentChristmas 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 correspondentWhen books break boundaries
Two distinctly different scenarios featuring young readers in two far-off corners of the city, sprung up pleasant surprises and reiterated how the written word can weave its magic in marvellous ways
20 January,2026 06:32 AM IST | Mumbai | Fiona FernandezEnsure mishaps don’t occur at construction sites
A search operation was launched as the incident occurred in the early hours of Saturday, and the body was recovered later in the morning
20 January,2026 06:30 AM IST | Mumbai | The EditorialThe world’s best filmmakers live here
There is a case to be made that films like ‘Dhurandhar’ are better than ‘Citizen Kane’, ‘The Godfather’, and ‘Seven Samurai’
19 January,2026 07:26 AM IST | Mumbai | Lindsay PereiraNewly elected corporators need to get cracking
BMC corporators, pay attention to our roads, especially sidewalks that need repairs, work and paint at junctures. Agencies come together to see if a little slope on pavements can make walking easier for senior citizens who cannot climb those Everest-high pavements in several places
19 January,2026 07:23 AM IST | Mumbai | The EditorialLobo Lobo votes
Wot is his plan to come every morning and play de blessed musical instruments to calm me down?
18 January,2026 10:20 AM IST | Mumbai | Rahul da CunhaJain Saraswati on goose or peacock
It is in Jain faith that she came to be associated with geese and peacocks
18 January,2026 10:12 AM IST | Mumbai | Devdutt Pattanaik