Speaking in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi sharply criticised the government's military response to the attack, raising questions about Defence Minister Rajnath Singh's statements on the floor of the House
29 July,2025 06:34 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentA Jefferies report indicates that TCS's recent decision to lay off 12,000 employees as a cost-cutting measure could harm the company long-term. This is TCS's third cost-saving action in three months, following deferred wage hikes in April 2025 and new rules in June 2025 limiting non-billable employee periods to 35 days annually
29 July,2025 06:34 PM IST | ANIThe Government of India has notified its intent to conduct the Census in the Gazette on June 16, 2025
29 July,2025 06:17 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentFlagpoles at the prime minister's office were festooned with the American and Chinese flags
29 July,2025 06:16 PM IST | APThe NIA has launched a probe after three terrorists, including Sulieman alias Asif—alleged mastermind of the Pahalgam terror attack—were killed in an encounter near Srinagar. Operation Mahadev, based on satellite phone intelligence, led to swift action by elite forces. Arms were seized, and a wider anti-terror operation remains ongoing.
29 July,2025 06:10 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentIn a major step for Pimpri-Chinchwad, the Maharashtra cabinet has approved the setup of a District and Additional Sessions Court, and a Senior Civil Court. Deputy CM Ajit Pawar announced the move, calling it historic and long-awaited. The new courts will ease residents’ access to justice without needing to travel to Pune.
29 July,2025 06:01 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentDuring the Lok Sabha debate on Operation Sindoor, Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra launched a sharp attack on the Modi government, questioning the sudden ceasefire announced by the US President. Calling it a diplomatic failure, she accused the PM and key ministers of avoiding responsibility and failing to prevent the Pahalgam terror attack
29 July,2025 05:51 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentHe previously stirred backlash by accusing farmers of misusing subsidies, referring to them as beggars, and describing his agriculture ministry as “lord of barren acres"
29 July,2025 05:23 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentDuring the ongoing Monsoon Session, Union Home Minister Amit Shah strongly criticized Congress in Parliament, stating that "Pakistan is Congress' mistake" for accepting partition. He also blamed Jawaharlal Nehru for India's lack of a permanent UNSC seat and accused the Gandhi family of a three-generation "love for China"
29 July,2025 05:09 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentGlobal shares showed mixed results on Tuesday as US and Chinese officials began a second day of trade talks. European markets saw gains, with France's CAC 40 rising one point one percent, Germany's DAX up one point zero percent, and Britain's FTSE 100 adding zero point three percent
29 July,2025 04:40 PM IST | APHome Minister Amit Shah told Lok Sabha that security forces have avenged the Pahalgam terror attack by killing the masterminds in Operation Mahadev. Slamming the Opposition, Shah accused Congress of supporting terror sympathisers in the past and demanded answers for revoking POTA and allowing top terrorists to flee during their regime.
29 July,2025 02:53 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentHe also asked why his son-in-law Pranjal Khewalkar was named as the prime accused in the drugs case, claiming visuals of the police raid showed the alleged contraband was found in a purse of one of the accused women
29 July,2025 02:26 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentOn Monday, the three terrorists were killed in Operation Mahadev in an intense firefight with security forces in the Harwan area near Dachigam National Park of Srinagar in Jammu and Kashmir
29 July,2025 02:16 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondentA bench of Justices Surya Kant and Joymalya Bagchi asked the petitioners challenging the poll panel's decision to file their written submissions by August 8
29 July,2025 01:45 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondentTagore has alleged that more than 56 lakh voters are being removed from the voter list in Bihar after the Election Commission's Special Intensive Revision and termed it an "attack" on democracy
29 July,2025 01:22 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondentThe Rajya Sabha faced disruption again as Congress MPs moved notices under Rule 267, demanding a debate on the Special Intensive Revision in Bihar. Alleging voter suppression and potential electoral manipulation, opposition leaders staged protests inside and outside Parliament, urging the Election Commission to halt the revision drive.
29 July,2025 01:00 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondentThe district administration is providing relief and rescue operations along with medical facilities for the injured
29 July,2025 12:53 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondentAsking the parties to adhere strictly to the timeline, the bench also comprising Justices Surya Kant, Vikram Nath, P S Narasimha and A S Chandurkar said that it will be the first hearing of preliminary objections filed by states like Kerala and Tamil Nadu questioning the maintainability of the Presidential Reference on August 19 for one hour
29 July,2025 12:46 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondentAfter laying of the listed papers and reports during the morning session, Deputy Chairman Harivansh said he has received 24 notices under Rule 267 demanding discussion on various issues including SIR, alleged discrimination against Bengali migrant workers in other states
29 July,2025 12:29 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondentEarlier, the office of Indian Grand Mufti Kanthapuram AP Abubakker Musliyar had claimed that "the death sentence of Nimisha Priya, which was previously suspended, has been overturned. A high-level meeting held in Sanaa decided to completely cancel the death sentence that was temporarily suspended earlier"
29 July,2025 12:23 PM IST | New Delhi | ANI"In India, cooperation is a vibrant and community-driven system that envelopes every sector - from agriculture to finance, from consumption to construction, and from rural empowerment to digital inclusion through mutual collaboration and democratic participation," Amit Shah said
29 July,2025 11:54 AM IST | United Nations | PTIADVERTISEMENT
Kerala nurse Nimisha Priya, sentenced to death in Yemen for the 2017 murder of Talal Abdo Mehdi, has received a temporary stay of execution amid mounting diplomatic and humanitarian efforts from India. However, hopes of a pardon through “blood money” (Diyah) are dim as the victim’s family refuses forgiveness and demands Qisas—Islamic retribution. The Indian government and activists continue to fight for clemency in a country known for its brutal public executions.
Earlier on June 5, Trump had stated that he had a 'very good' telephonic conversation with Xi which focused on trade. He said that the latter had invited him to visit China
29 July,2025 01:59 PM IST | Washington DC | mid-day online correspondentIn January, on the eve of Trump's return to the White House, Khan penned an article warning of western "reactionary populists" posing a "century-defining challenge" for progressives
Trump said that he spoke to Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet and Thai Acting PM Phumtham Wechayachai, warning them that no trade deals would be made while the conflict persisted
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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 correspondentIn 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
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
While vendors dominate nearly three-fourths of available pavement space, the remaining stretch is taken up by people queuing for buses or autos, leaving no room for safe pedestrian movement
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