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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

Om Birla announces creation of parliamentary friendship group with Saudi Arabia

Birla expressed appreciation for Saudi Arabia's continued support of the large Indian community in the Kingdom

05 December,2025 08:30 AM IST | New Delhi | ANI

Sonia Gandhi leads Opposition protest over Delhi’s worsening air pollution

Carrying placards, leaders of various parties raised slogans outside the Makar Dwar of Parliament asking the prime minister to stop making statements and fix the problem

05 December,2025 07:55 AM IST | New Delhi | Agencies

Supreme Court steps in as poll pressure on BLOs turns deadly

Supreme Court has asked states to deploy more staff to ease workload on BLOs after a plea claimed extreme poll-related pressure had led to suicides. Actor Vijay’s TVK party sought protection for BLOs from coercive action as many are teachers or anganwadi workers facing severe strain

05 December,2025 07:52 AM IST | New Delhi | Agencies

TMC accuses Sitharaman of misleading Rajya Sabha during excise bill debate

TMC Rajya Sabha Deputy Leader Sagarika Ghose accused Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman of misleading the House on West Bengal during the Central Excise (Amendment) Bill, 2025 debate. The party staged a walkout, calling it a “murder of constitutional democracy”

04 December,2025 09:51 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent

Tigress Chanda spotted at Sahyadri Reserve; tracking teams monitor movement

Tigress STR 04 (Chanda), which was recently released in the Sahyadri Tiger Reserve in Maharashtra, is actively moving across the landscape to establish her territory. Field teams are recording her pugmarks, calls, and movement through satellite and VHF tracking

04 December,2025 09:12 PM IST | Mumbai | Ranjeet Jadhav

Indian Navy showcases maritime power at Navy Day 2025 in Thiruvananthapuram

Senior dignitaries, including Kerala Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, senior officials from the Centre and State, military leaders, and thousands of spectators witnessed the impressive display

04 December,2025 08:58 PM IST | Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) | A Correspondent

    Why Hegseth is being sued and what legal risks he now faces

    The New York Times has launched a major legal battle against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and the Pentagon after the Department introduced sweeping press restrictions that critics say could change how Americans learn about their military. What are they? Here is all you need to know. 

    05 December,2025 12:13 AM

    Asim Munir formally appointed Pakistan’s first Chief of Defence Forces

    Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif's summary recommending Munir for both Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) and Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) was approved, the Pakistan President's office said

    05 December,2025 08:27 AM IST | Islamabad | ANI

    IndiGo apologises after two days of widespread disruptions across its network

    IndiGo said it is keeping passengers informed about any changes to their flight schedules and advised travellers to check the latest status before heading to the airport

    05 December,2025 08:22 AM IST | New Delhi | ANI

    Israel strikes Hezbollah weapons storage sites in Southern Lebanon

    To mitigate harm to civilians, residents of nearby buildings were warned to evacuate, while precision weapons, aerial surveillance and other measures were employed

    05 December,2025 08:19 AM IST | Tel Aviv | ANI

    US orders embassies to fast-track visas for World Cup and Olympic spectators

    The new rules would deny entry to those deemed to have directed or participated in the censorship of American citizens on social media through content moderation initiatives that have sprung up throughout Europe and elsewhere to combat extremist speech

    05 December,2025 08:15 AM IST | Washington | AP

    Scientists turn toxic acid mine drainage into water treatment technology

    AMD is can contaminate rivers, groundwater, and soil for decades. The team extracted ferric iron from AMD and chemically converted it into ferric chloride by using magnesium oxide nanoparticles produced from magnesite

    05 December,2025 08:11 AM IST | Pretoria | Agencies

    Webb space telescope helps spot planet losing atmosphere

    Planetary atmospheres can sometimes leak into space. Earth experiences this as well, losing a little more than 3 kg of material every second (mainly hydrogen), and this loss cannot be reversed

    05 December,2025 08:07 AM IST | Texas | Agencies

    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

    A 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'mello

    BMC’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 Editorial

    Judge 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

    Safety measures at stations should be year-round

    Sharp surveillance is a must all through, especially at such high-density spots

    04 December,2025 06:26 AM IST | Mumbai | The Editorial

    What’s it like seeing Tees on its tehrvi

    Director Dibakar Banerjee’s film, traversing three generations of an Indian family between 1989 and 2042, would’ve killed it among audiences; it got killed on arrival instead

    03 December,2025 06:29 AM IST | Mumbai | Mayank Shekhar

    Railways must communicate clearly during crises

    A passenger added that toilets had no water, the ceiling leaked, and complaints went unheeded. Dinner arrived hours later

    03 December,2025 06:26 AM IST | Mumbai | The Editorial