Delhi High Court: Father-in-law not liable under DV Act for adult son’s conduct
The Delhi High Court ruled that a father-in-law cannot be held liable under the Domestic Violence Act merely for failing to control his adult son. The court said allegations such as insult or abuse must be supported by specific facts showing domestic violence under Section 3
02 October,2026 08:11 PM IST | New Delhi | PTIUAE President’s adviser calls flydubai flight incident a ‘terrorist act’
Presidential adviser Anwar Gargash said Machchhar was a “true hero” who deserved “every appreciation” for his actions during the mid-air crisis. Gargash also stressed the need for continued vigilance against extremism and terrorism as investigations into the incident continue in the UAE
02 October,2026 07:06 PM IST | Dubai | mid-day online correspondentWatch video: Vande Bharat crosses world’s highest bridge at 100 kmph
The speed enhancement on the Katra-Banihal section under Northern Railway's Jammu division was successfully tested on Thursday, marking a significant operational milestone for the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Railway Link (USBRL) project
02 October,2026 06:21 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondentBihar: Four girls drown in pond while bathing in East Champaran village
Four girls, including two sisters, drowned while bathing in a pond in Bankat village, Bihar’s East Champaran district. Police recovered all four bodies and sent them for postmortem. Officials said compensation may be provided to the victims’ families after the investigation
02 October,2026 05:16 PM IST | Motihari | PTIDiveagar tragedy: Coaching institute sealed day after eight students drown
The civic action was taken after officials found that the coaching institute was allegedly operating without the mandatory No-Objection Certificate (NOC) or licence required for running a commercial establishment
02 October,2026 05:10 PM IST | Pune | mid-day online correspondentPM Modi speaks to Captain Smit Machchhar after flydubai cockpit attack
Captain Machchhar spoke to the Prime Minister about his experience and what gave him the courage to respond during the incident. PM Modi praised his bravery and wished him a speedy recovery
02 October,2026 04:55 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondentTwo suspected Pakistani intruders shot dead as BSF foils infiltration bid
Two suspected Pakistani intruders were shot dead after BSF troops foiled an alleged infiltration attempt along the India-Pakistan International Border in Punjab’s Tarn Taran sector on Friday. The incident took place near Rajoke village, according to preliminary reports
02 October,2026 04:32 PM IST | Punjab | mid-day online correspondentEC row: Over 700 detained as Opposition and student groups protest in Delhi
The protesters gathered at Jantar Mantar and several nearby locations, with police saying permission had not been granted for the proposed demonstration
02 October,2026 04:22 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondentIndia is a trusted voice for global peace under PM Modi, says Amit Shah
Amit Shah said Putin’s remarks praising the Prime Minister’s efforts towards global peace were a matter of pride for Indians. He also noted that Putin’s statement came on the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, who spread the message of peace and non-violence
02 October,2026 02:53 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent‘You are my biggest idol’: Captain Smit Machchhar tells PM Modi during call
During the conversation, Machchhar told Modi that receiving his call made him extremely proud and that he had never imagined getting an opportunity to speak with him. The injured pilot also told PM Modi that he was his biggest idol and someone he had always looked up to
02 October,2026 02:53 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondentIN PHOTOS: PM Modi interacts with children at Gandhi Smriti on Gandhi Jayanti
02 October,2026 08:00 PM ISTJantar Mantar protest: Atishi, Saurabh Bharadwaj among AAP leaders detained
Delhi Police detained AAP leaders Saurabh Bharadwaj, Atishi and Sanjeev Jha, along with student activists, during a Jantar Mantar protest over alleged irregularities in the SIR of electoral rolls and demands for CEC Gyanesh Kumar's resignation
02 October,2026 02:08 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondentMaharashtra drought: Sharad Pawar meets farmers, seeks urgent relief
The former Union agriculture minister visited Purandar tehsil in Pune district, where he interacted with villagers and assessed the situation on the ground. Pawar said he would take up the issues faced by farmers with Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and seek concrete measures to address the crisis
02 October,2026 02:07 PM IST | Pune | mid-day online correspondentManoj Jha joins Jantar Mantar protest, questions Delhi Police restrictions
“I understand that the opposition parties have their own separate programme. This is a programme of the citizens. Every citizen who is a stakeholder in this republic feels that a single person, a puppet whose strings are pulled elsewhere, is making the decisions,” Manoj Jha said
02 October,2026 12:56 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondentIndian Army kills Pahalgam suspect Hashim Moosa | Pak-based LeT terrorist killed
A major development has emerged from Jammu and Kashmir’s Budgam district, where security forces say Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorist Mohammad Asif alias Hashim Moosa has been killed during Operation Korag. According to the Chinar Corps, troops conducting a search operation in the Palmaidan area after specific intelligence inputs encountered suspicious movement. Security forces said the terrorists opened fire when challenged, triggering a gunfight. Moosa’s body was later recovered along with war-like stores. Moosa had been named among the key suspects wanted in connection with the 2025 Pahalgam terror attack, in which 26 tourists were killed. Jammu and Kashmir Police had announced a ₹20 lakh reward for information leading to his arrest.