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 | MumbaiIN PHOTOS: IndiGo races to recover its connectivity, operates 1500 flights
06 December,2025 11:08 PM ISTIndiGo operates 1,500 flights on Saturday; 95 pc of network covered: Airline
An airline spokesperson said that the efforts were ongoing to fully stabilise operations. The airline thanked passengers, staff, and government agencies for their support and patience
06 December,2025 11:12 PM IST | Mumbai | Madhulika Ram KavatturDomestic airfares capped to prevent demand-supply price spike: Air India
The move was taken to prevent fare hikes that usually occur through revenue management systems when demand increases suddenly, an official statement said
06 December,2025 10:52 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentRight to Disconnect: Sule introduces bill for work-personal life balance
Titled “The Right to Disconnect Bill, 2025,” the proposal gives employees the legal right to stop responding to work-related emails, calls or messages outside office hours
06 December,2025 10:21 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondentGovt caps airfares at Rs 7,500-Rs 18,000 across India amid IndiGo crisis
As per the ministry's order, airlines have been prohibited from charging above the newly fixed maximum limits, which have been introduced in public interest, until flight operations return to normal. The cap ranges from Rs 7,500 to Rs 18,000 depending on the length of the route
06 December,2025 08:51 PM IST | New Delhi | IANSIndigo flight cancellation: Congress MP alleges BJP for creating aviation crisis
Opposition launched a sharp attack on the Centre, alleging the Indigo flight cancellation and nationwide air travel chaos stem from the BJP’s push to create a duopoly in the aviation sector
06 December,2025 06:11 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondentIndiGo announces automatic refunds amid the ongoing flight disruptions
Amid widespread flight disruptions, IndiGo has announced automatic refunds and a full waiver on cancellation and rescheduling charges for travel between December 5 and 15
06 December,2025 05:42 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent"It was Erika…" Candace Owens’ explosive claim targeting Charlie Kirk’s widow
Candace Owens has ignited a full-blown conservative civil war after launching a direct and explosive attack on Charlie Kirk’s widow, Erika Kirk. What began as a dispute over a Turning Point USA livestream has now spiraled into one of the most dramatic and divisive battles inside the MAGA movement.
Ex-Pentagon official: Putin’s India visit a result of Trump’s incompetence
Former Pentagon official Michael Rubin said most Americans view Vladimir Putin’s India visit as a consequence of Donald Trump’s “gross incompetence.” He criticised the US for “hypocrisy” over India’s purchase of Russian oil and backed New Delhi’s need to prioritise its energy and economic interests as it rises globally
06 December,2025 06:11 PM IST | Washington DC | ANISouth Africa: 11 killed, 14 injured after mass shooting in Pretoria
The number of people killed in a deadly shooting incident in Pretoria on Saturday has risen to 11, the South African Police Service (SAPS) has confirmed
06 December,2025 04:53 PM IST | Johannesburg | IANSUS Supreme Court to rule on Trump’s bid to end birthright citizenship
The US Supreme Court has agreed to review the constitutionality of President Donald Trump’s executive order to end birthright citizenship, reviving a debate settled since 1898. The court will now directly assess the policy’s legality, with legal experts warning it challenges long-standing interpretations of the Fourteenth Amendment
06 December,2025 10:52 AM IST | Washington DC | ANIEx-Pentagon official: US should label Pakistan a terrorism sponsor
Former Pentagon official Michael Rubin said the US has “no strategic logic” for embracing Pakistan and argued Islamabad should be designated a “state sponsor of terrorism.” He criticised Pakistan Army Chief Asim Munir’s White House visit and urged Washington to apologise to India over tariffs and recent policy missteps
06 December,2025 10:48 AM IST | Washington DC | ANISeashells turned to eco-friendly concrete
Researchers at the University of East London have discovered that discarded seashells, when processed into fine powder, can replace up to one-third of the cement used in concrete. The breakthrough offers a scalable way to cut carbon emissions, with the study showing a 36 per cent reduction in the material’s footprint
06 December,2025 10:45 AM IST | London | AgenciesUS conducts 22nd strike on suspected drug-trafficking boat in eastern Pacific
The US Southern Command confirmed its 22nd strike on a small boat in the eastern Pacific, killing four people and raising the campaign’s death toll to at least 87. The strike coincided with Admiral Frank Bradley’s classified Capitol Hill briefings amid an investigation into allegations of unlawful follow-on attacks
06 December,2025 10:43 AM IST | Washington | AgenciesStrictest 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 correspondentAn unlikely friendship that stood test of time
Revisiting the special bond between Dr Bhimrao Ambedkar and his Parsi businessman friend Naval Bhathena on Mahaparinirvan Diwas
06 December,2025 09:20 AM IST | Mumbai | Sanober KeshwaarEvery exam centre must pass the cleanliness test
Such venues must tick certain boxes. Sufficient lighting is a must, and fans are necessary. The structure cannot be dilapidated
06 December,2025 08:04 AM IST | Mumbai | The EditorialA Maha fall from grace
For years, Maharashtra had been held up as a model in governance, but the recent chaos during local polls and displays of defiance by Mahayuti constituents has seen it rapidly devolve into ‘Jungle Raj’
06 December,2025 07:55 AM IST | Mumbai | Sanjeev ShivadekarA gratitude-filled farewell
As I bid goodbye to you, dear reader, I joyfully surrender a textual body that thrived over nearly 10 years to the dictates of fate in the hope that it may either ferment or take root
05 December,2025 07:42 AM IST | Mumbai | Rosalyn D'melloBMC’s flying squad needs to up its game this season
A metal sheet was missing from one side of the site. Notices had been given to the contractor. Reassurances have come in that lacunae will be plugged
05 December,2025 07:36 AM IST | Mumbai | The EditorialJudge leaves his court
Ex-England batsman Robin Smith, 62, nicknamed Judge, has gone too soon, but there is solace in the fact that he met some of his dear teammates in Perth a few days before his final goodbye
04 December,2025 06:28 AM IST | Mumbai | Clayton Murzello