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: Trump’s flight to Davos interrupted by technical glitch
21 January,2026 02:19 PM ISTIAF microlight aircraft makes safe forced landing near Prayagraj after snag
The Indian Air Force in a statement said the incident occurred at around 12.15 pm on Wednesday following which the aircraft was safely force-landed in an uninhabited area, ensuring that there was no damage to civilian life or property
21 January,2026 04:51 PM IST | Prayagraj | ANIMaharashtra court sentences 10 to life for murder of Gawli Samaj leader in 2019
The District and Sessions Court convicted Shriram Gawande, Ranjit Gawande, Vikram Gawande, Suraj Gawande, Dheeraj Gawande, Vishal Tayade, Satish Tayade, Pratik Tonde, Mayur Ahir and Dinesh Rajput, special public prosecutor Ujjwal Nikam said
21 January,2026 04:01 PM IST | Akola | mid-day online correspondentIllegal mining in Aravallis can cause irreversible damage, says SC
A bench comprising Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and Vipul M Pancholi directed Additional Solicitor General Aishwarya Bhati, acting as amicus curiae, to suggest the names of environmentalists and scientists with expertise in mining within four weeks
21 January,2026 03:46 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondentElection Commission hosts IICDEM 2026 global meet on democracy today
With the arrival of nearly 100 delegates from about 70 countries, the Election Commission of India on Wednesday commenced the IIICDEM-2026 at Bharat Mandapam in the national Capital
21 January,2026 01:07 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentBJP leader Vinod Tawde appointed party in-charge for Kerala assembly elections
Union minister and Bangalore North MP Shobha Karandlaje has been made the co-incharge for the Kerala assembly elections, likely to be held in April
21 January,2026 11:54 AM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondentPM Modi greets people of Tripura on Statehood Day
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday extended greetings to the people of Tripura on their Statehood Day. He praised the state for its blend of tradition and modernity, noting that its people are contributing to India's growth trajectory
21 January,2026 11:30 AM IST | New Delhi | ANIF*CK OFF, Mr. President: Danish MEP Anders Vistisen Erupts at Trump
A dramatic moment inside Europe’s political corridors has gone viral after Danish lawmaker Anders Vistisen delivered a blistering rebuke aimed directly at U.S. President Donald Trump, following renewed rhetoric questioning Greenland’s sovereignty. Speaking before a stunned parliamentary chamber, Vistisen accused Washington of overreach as Trump once again framed Greenland as a strategic asset tied to U.S. national security interests. The remarks, sharp and unapologetic, pushed the limits of parliamentary decorum and prompted immediate intervention from leadership, cutting the speech short. The fallout was instant. Social media platforms erupted with reactions ranging from applause to outrage, while online threats of economic retaliation and tariffs against Denmark began circulating. WATCH
Pakistan Defence Minister mocked after inaugurating 'fake Pizza Hut' outlet
Pakistan Defence Minister Khawaja Asif landed in controversy after inaugurating what appeared to be a Pizza Hut outlet in Sialkot Cantonment. Hours later, the US-based brand clarified the store was unauthorised, triggering memes and widespread social media mockery
21 January,2026 04:06 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentDonald Trump departs for Davos forum again after switching to new plane
Trump resumed his Davos trip after Air Force One returned to base due to a minor electrical issue. He switched planes and departed, amid ongoing concerns over presidential jets and a donated Boeing 747 from Qatar
21 January,2026 01:25 PM IST | Joint Base Andrews, United States | AFPJapan to restart world's biggest nuclear plant, faces public criticism
Japan’s Kashiwazaki-Kariwa nuclear plant, the world’s largest by capacity, is restarting one reactor for the first time since the 2011 Fukushima disaster. The move sparks protests over safety, earthquake risks, and TEPCO’s past scandals, as Japan seeks to expand nuclear energy to cut fossil fuel use and achieve carbon neutrality by 2050
21 January,2026 01:24 PM IST | Kariwa, Japan | AFPWhy Air Force One carrying Donald Trump returned mid-air en route to Davos
The unexpected turnaround came roughly an hour after departure, raising questions about the safety and condition of the aircraft used to ferry the American president across the globe
21 January,2026 10:37 AM IST | Washington | mid-day online correspondentIran warns Donald Trump not to take action against Ayatollah Ali Khamenei
Tension between the US and Iran has been high since a violent crackdown by authorities on protests that began over Iran's ailing economy on Dec. 28. Trump has drawn two red lines for the Islamic Republic - the killing of peaceful protesters and Tehran conducting mass executions in the wake of the demonstrations
21 January,2026 10:07 AM IST | Dubai | APBarcelona train crash leaves one dead days after deadly Spain collision
Emergency workers Tuesday were still searching for more victims in the wreckage from Sunday's deadly train accident that took place some 800 km away as the nation began three days of mourning
21 January,2026 08:50 AM IST | Barcelona | APStrictest 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 correspondentEnsure all railway infrastructure is up to scratch
The upgraded signalling room now resembles a modern mission control centre, capable of handling dense train movements with greater speed, precision, and safety
21 January,2026 07:26 AM IST | Mumbai | The EditorialTaskaree, custom-made for pure fun!
Figuring out how Neeraj Pandey’s thriller about smugglers feels like such an airport bestseller, and yet so brilliantly researched
21 January,2026 07:23 AM IST | Mumbai | Mayank ShekharEnsure 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 10:25 AM IST | Mumbai | The EditorialWhen 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 FernandezThe 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 Editorial