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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 | Mumbai
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HMPV 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 | Mumbai
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HMPV 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 | Mumbai
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Republic 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 | Mumbai
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Budget 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 Delhi
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Operation 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 | Mumbai
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India-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 | Mumbai
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India-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 | Pulwama
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Ahmedabad 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 | Mumbai
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Ahmedabad 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 | Mumbai
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Iran-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 | Tehran
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Independence 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 Delhi
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Janmashtami 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 |
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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 Delhi
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Bihar 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 | Mumbai
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Mecca 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 | Mumbai

PM Modi, German Chancellor Merz review India-Germany ties in Gandhinagar

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz held delegation-level talks in Gandhinagar, focusing on boosting cooperation across key sectors as the India-Germany partnership marks 25 years. Chancellor Merz arrived in India early on Monday on a visit aimed at further strengthening bilateral relations between India and Germany

12 January,2026 12:37 PM IST | Gandhinagar | IANS

ISRO to launch PSLV-C62 today, India’s first space mission of 2026

Jawaharlal Nehru Planetarium Director, BR Guruprasad, said on Sunday, “On January 12, 2026, India will conduct its first launch of the year. The PSLV is one of the most reliable launch vehicles globally and has successfully deployed spacecraft such as Chandrayaan-1, Mangalyaan, Aditya-L1, and more”

12 January,2026 12:26 PM IST | Sriharikota (Andhra Pradesh) | mid-day online correspondent

PM Modi, Merz share festive moments at Gujarat’s International Kite Festival

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz participated in the International Kite Festival in Ahmedabad, celebrating Uttarayan and India-Germany ties. The festival attracts participants and visitors from across India and around the world

12 January,2026 11:34 AM IST | Ahmedabad | IANS

Severe cold wave grips UP, devotees brave freezing Sangam waters at Magh Mela

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast a maximum temperature of around 20 degrees Celsius in the city, with the minimum expected to fall to 7 degrees Celsius as the cold wave intensifies

12 January,2026 11:30 AM IST | Agra | mid-day online correspondent

Suspected Pakistan drones spotted along LoC and IB in Jammu and Kashmir

According to officials, security forces have launched a search operation on the ground after noticing the movement of suspected drones in the forward areas

12 January,2026 10:02 AM IST | Jammu | mid-day online correspondent

Pune: Fadnavis says criminals belong in jail, not municipal corporation

Referring to repeated assurances about eliminating gangs like the "Koyta gang," Fadnavis said supporting or nominating criminals was "absolutely wrong" and asserted that even if such candidates win elections, they would ultimately face jail, not positions in the municipal corporation

12 January,2026 10:00 AM IST | Pune | mid-day online correspondent

    U.S. Orders JSOC to Draft Greenland Contingency Plan Amid Resistance

    In a move that has reignited global debate and military pushback, the U.S. administration has directed Joint Special Operations Command (JSOC) to prepare strategic contingency options related to Greenland, a remote and geopolitically vital Arctic territory currently part of the Kingdom of Denmark. According to multiple reports, U.S. leadership ordered the drafting of planning scenarios that would assess military and strategic options for Greenland, a plan that senior U.S. military leaders and defense officials have openly opposed, calling it unlawful and lacking congressional authorization. WATCH 

    11 January,2026 07:32 PM

    Iran protest enters 15th day with rising death toll and mass arrests

    At least 544 people have been killed and over 10,600 arrested as anti-government protests across Iran enter their 15th day, according to a human rights group. According to the latest data released by the Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA) on Sunday, protests erupted at 585 locations across the country, spanning 186 cities in all 31 province

    12 January,2026 10:51 AM IST | Tehran [Iran] | ANI

    Netanyahu says Israel closely monitoring Iran as protests for freedom grow

    The protests began on December 28 as demonstrations against soaring inflation and economic hardship, but soon escalated into tense nationwide unrest, marked by violent clashes between protesters and security forces

    12 January,2026 07:56 AM IST | Tel Aviv | ANI

    Hamas says it will dissolve Gaza govt when new Palestinian body takes over

    Hamas and the rival Palestinian Authority, the Palestinians' internationally recognised representative, have not announced the names of the technocrats, who are not supposed to be politically affiliated, and it remains unclear if they will be cleared by Israel and the US

    12 January,2026 07:52 AM IST | Cairo | AP

    UK in talks with NATO to counter Russia, China in Arctic

    Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander said the talks are 'business as usual' rather than a response to recent threats by US President Donald Trump to take over Greenland

    12 January,2026 07:48 AM IST | London | AP

    UN chief Guterres calls on Iran to show restraint as deadly protests escalate

    The UN chief's remarks come amid protests in Iran that killed at least 420 protesters during anti-government demonstrations over the past 15 days, including eight children, according to Human Rights Activists in Iran (HRA)

    12 January,2026 07:17 AM IST | Geneva | ANI

    Russia must be stopped, Zelenskyy says as he urges Europe and US to unite

    Calling the situation "madness," Zelenskyy urged the United States, Europe, and international partners to unite in stopping Russia, stressing that the ongoing conflict highlights the world's failure to protect itself from aggressive regimes

    12 January,2026 07:06 AM IST | Kyiv | ANI

    Strictest 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 correspondent

    CM 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 Dahiwal

    Happy 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 correspondent

    Bomb 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 correspondent

    Christmas 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 correspondent

    Christmas 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 correspondent

    Coastal Road must not confound marathoners

    While change may keep this exciting, it is important that runners aren’t confused

    12 January,2026 07:42 AM IST | Mumbai | The Editorial

    A country made for sports

    It makes sense for legendary athletes and footballers to spend time in India given our respect for their skills

    12 January,2026 07:40 AM IST | Mumbai | Lindsay Pereira

    ICE ICE baby

    “Some people think I did it for the approval ratings, others feel I did it for the oil, sure — but that’s only half of it.” 

    11 January,2026 09:01 AM IST | Mumbai | Rahul da Cunha

    Freebies aren’t actually free

    For parties that once professed to be opposed to concessions, short-term political gain is taking precedence over making Mumbai function better, as ‘revdis’ will only divert funds from core services

    10 January,2026 07:04 AM IST | Mumbai | Sanjeev Shivadekar

    Make Matunga footbridge safe for everyone to use

    Residents highlighted the problem of debris and overgrowth at both ends, especially the Matunga East side. The bridge, which links Matunga East and West, is divided into two sections

    10 January,2026 06:58 AM IST | Mumbai | The Editorial

    Every open space for sports activity must be safeguarded

    Let this ground see football, hockey and cricket thrive and the ground remain open to those who used it earlier, even if management changes, with adherence to all rules

    09 January,2026 07:37 AM IST | Mumbai | The Editorial