Kargil Vijay Diwas 2024: How the first 'LIVE' war happened
July 26 this year marks the 25th anniversary of the Kargil War, one of the major wars to take place on the India-Pakistan border
25 July,2024 11:52 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentKargil Vijay Diwas 2024: History and significance of the day
This year marks the 25th anniversary of the Kargil Vijay Diwas that saw India reclaim its territory from infiltrating Pakistani forces
25 July,2024 11:07 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentDevendra Fadnavis Birthday: Lesser known facts about top Maharashtra BJP leader
Fadnavis has been instrumental in the BJP's electoral success in Maharashtra
21 July,2024 09:48 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentShravan 2024: All you need to know about the sacred month
Each Monday of Shravan is considered particularly sacred
21 July,2024 04:03 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentGuru Purnima 2024: Best messages, wishes, quotes and greetings
This is a day to respect our parents, who are our first and constant gurus, and our other teachers, mentors, and professors who have guided us in life
21 July,2024 08:32 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentGuru Purnima 2024: Significance of the day
Guru Purnima also holds significance in Buddhist traditions
20 July,2024 10:06 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentCommemorating Guru Purnima 2024: Honouring our teachers and guides
Guru Purnima 2024 holds deep cultural and spiritual importance, with various customs and traditions observed to mark the occasion.
15 July,2024 10:41 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentCommemorating Muharram 2024: Here's how Muslims observe Ashura
Ahead of Muharram 2024, the report looks at how Muharram and Ashura are honoured, as well as the traditions linked with this holy month.
13 July,2024 03:16 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentRajnath Singh Birthday: Here's a look at Defence Minister's political journey
A post-graduate in Physics, Rajnath Singh joined the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) during his youth
09 July,2024 10:32 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentIslamic New Year: Wishes, messages, greetings for family, friends
Islamic New Year, also known as Hijri New Year, is the first day of the Islamic lunar calendar
07 July,2024 10:45 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentMuharram 2024: The Islamic New Year explained
The Islamic New Year, also known as Hijri New Year or Islamic Lunar New Year, marks the beginning of the Islamic lunar calendar
07 July,2024 10:35 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentCelebrating Islamic New Year 2024: A time of reflection and renewal
As Muslims around the world prepare to observe Islamic New Year 2024, they can reflect on Hijra's lessons & enduring virtues of faith, resilience & community.
07 July,2024 10:26 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentMPs Suspension: Rahul Gandhi films as TMC MP Kalyan Banerjee mimics RS Chairman
Amid protests outside Parliament over the MPs suspension from Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha, TMC MP Kalyan Banerjee mimicked Upper House Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar asking Congress MP Rahul Gandhi to sit on the stairs of the Parliament. Meanwhile, Rahul Gandhi was seen filming a video of mockery. Hours after 33 members were suspended from Lok Sabha for "misconduct" for the remainder of Parliament winter session on Monday, 45 members from the opposition including Congress' Jairam Ramesh, Randeep Surjewala and KC Venugopal were suspended from the Rajya Sabha for the remaining period of the session which concludes on December 22. While 34 members were suspended for the remaining part of the session, the "misconduct" of 11 others was also referred to the Privileges Committee, which has been asked to give its report in three months.