PM Modi condoles Khaleda Zia’s demise, says her contributions will be remembered
Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed grief over the death of former Bangladesh Prime Minister Khaleda Zia, recalling her contributions to her country and bilateral relations with India. In a post on X, PM Modi wrote, “Deeply saddened to learn about the passing away of former Prime Minister and BNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia in Dhaka
30 December,2025 11:07 AM IST | New Delhi | IANSDelhi: AI Express pilot gets bail after arrest at IGI Airport for assault case
An Air India Express pilot accused of assaulting a passenger at Delhi’s IGI Airport was arrested and later released on bail, Delhi Police said. During the probe, after registering the case, the police collected relevant CCTV footage and recorded the statements
30 December,2025 10:20 AM IST | New Delhi | ANIDelhi-NCR reels under severe pollution and dense fog
The situation worsened significantly, with visibility dropping to zero in many locations on Monday night. This severely disrupted road, rail, and air traffic, causing delays and safety risks for commuters
30 December,2025 09:57 AM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondentAir India Express pilot joins probe in IGI airport assault case
Captain Virendra Sejwal appeared before the investigating officer and cooperated with the probe, police said, adding that his replies were being examined in light of the available evidence
30 December,2025 09:23 AM IST | New Delhi | PTIPMC elections 2026: 694 nominations filed in a single day as deadline nears
The sudden surge in nominations came just a day before the December 30 deadline for filing papers. Officials noted that only 49 nominations had been received till December 28, indicating a last-minute rush by political parties and candidates to enter the electoral fray
30 December,2025 08:16 AM IST | Pune | mid-day online correspondentCM Dhami promises strict action over Tripura student’s killing in Dehradun
Police have announced a reward of Rs 25,000 for the only absconding accused, a resident of Nepal, and said they have sent a team to the neighbouring country, while five others, including two juveniles, have been apprehended
30 December,2025 07:10 AM IST | Dehradun | AgenciesDRDO successfully tests 120 km range Pinaka rocket
The LRGR 120 has been designed by the Armament Research and Development Establishment (ARDE), in collaboration with the High Energy Materials Research Laboratory (HEMRL)
29 December,2025 10:07 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondentSilver hits record Rs 2.4 lakh per kg in Delhi, gold eases amid profit booking
The white metal had closed at Rs 2,36,350 per kg on December 26. So far this year, silver has delivered exceptional returns, rising 167.55 per cent or Rs 1,50,300 from Rs 89,700 per kg recorded on December 31, 2024
29 December,2025 09:00 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondentAppoint nodal officers to manage stray dog issues: DoE to Delhi schools
In an official statement issued on Monday, the directorate clarified, "No directions have been issued by the Directorate of Education concerning the assignment of specific duties to teachers"
29 December,2025 08:45 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondentSC puts Aravalli definition order on hold amid ‘lack of clarity’ concerns
Amid outcry from activists, the top court kept in abeyance its November 20 directions that accepted a uniform definition of the Aravalli hills and ranges and imposed a ban on granting fresh mining leases across areas in Delhi, Haryana, Rajasthan, and Gujarat until expert reports are submitted
29 December,2025 08:14 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondentIN PHOTOS: Amit Shah inaugurates Northeast’s largest auditorium in Guwahati
29 December,2025 07:40 PM ISTSantali ‘Parsi Maha': Murmu stresses on importance of mother tongues
Highlighting the importance of the Ol Chiki script for the Santal community, the President said the script, created by Pandit Raghunath Murmu in 1925, has become a powerful symbol of Santal identity
29 December,2025 07:15 PM IST | Jamshedpur | mid-day online correspondentNew Year 2026: What’s open and what’s closed on January 1? check here
While New Year’s Day is a federal holiday in the United States, it is not a gazetted national holiday in India. Instead, the Indian government classifies January 1 as a Restricted Holiday (RH)
29 December,2025 07:12 PM IST | | mid-day online correspondentHome Minister Amit Shah inaugurates Northeast's largest auditorium in Guwahati
Union Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurated the Jyoti–Bishnu Antarjatik Kala Mandir in Guwahati, the largest auditorium in the Northeast. Built at a cost of Rs 291 crore, the cultural complex aims to boost large-scale events and cultural tourism in Assam
29 December,2025 06:43 PM IST | Guwahati | mid-day online correspondentCanada: CCTV captures Indian student being shot near Toronto university campus
A 20-year-old Indian doctoral student was shot dead near the University of Toronto Scarborough campus, triggering a homicide investigation and renewed safety concerns among international students. Police say the suspect fled before officers arrived and no description has been released so far. The incident comes just weeks after another Indian-origin murder in Toronto, raising alarm within the community as authorities continue to investigate both cases.