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No mass exodus of Indians from UAE amid drone attacks, says former ambassador

Former Indian Ambassador Sunjay Sudhir said there is no mass exodus of Indians from the UAE, highlighting the country’s robust defence systems that minimized damage from Iranian drone attacks

05 April,2026 11:13 AM IST | ANI
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West Asia war: US Special Forces rescue second F-15 crew member

US Special Forces successfully rescued the second F-15 crew member after Iran downed the jet, while search operations continue amid clashes with local tribes and heightened US-Iran tensions

05 April,2026 10:47 AM IST | ANI
World News

US-Israeli strike near Iran's Bushehr nuclear plant kills one: state media

The strike was the fourth targeting the area since the outbreak of Iran's war with the United States and Israel on February 28, according to the official IRNA news agency

05 April,2026 10:36 AM IST | AFP
World News

Artemis II astronauts more than halfway to the moon, space toilet malfunctions

Artemis II astronauts are dealing with a malfunctioning space toilet, relying on backup urine bags while engineers investigate ice blockages and odour aboard the Orion capsule

05 April,2026 10:14 AM IST | AP
World News

Japan’s cherry blossoms wither as spring arrives at doorstep

Last year, 85 trees fell in Tokyo parks, injuring three people, and many were cherry trees, according to Masakazu Noguchi, a Tokyo metropolitan official in charge of public parks

05 April,2026 09:25 AM IST | Agencies
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Afghanistan floods death toll hits 77

The recent toll includes 26 people killed over the past 48 hours, the disaster authority said

05 April,2026 09:19 AM IST | Agencies
India News

Humayun Kabir calls Malda gherao arrest ‘politically motivated’

He claimed that the police had in fact arrested the person who “helped in restoring peace in the area”.

05 April,2026 09:15 AM IST | Agencies
India News

HP temple uses langar waste for biogas

The temple, located in Himachal’s Bilaspur district, attracts a large number of devotees

05 April,2026 09:09 AM IST | Agencies
World News

Hot Doggity Bourbon! Limited-edition hot dog-inspired whiskey debuts at Costco

American retail store chain Costco releases a private-label whiskey called ‘I Got That Dog in Me’. Hair of the dog, anyone?

05 April,2026 08:48 AM IST | Agencies
Opinion

Lobo Lobo turns Easter egg in viral neighbour prank saga

Magician and cable technician Lobo Lobo dressed as an Easter egg for a rich family’s performance, got drenched in eggs by a mischievous neighbour, and plans a humorous revenge dish called “Hormuz Hilsawalla par eedu"

05 April,2026 08:38 AM IST | Rahul da Cunha
World News

Open Hormuz or all hell will rain: Trump

US President gives 48 hour deadline to Iran in a White House briefing; still no comment on the shot down fighter jet

05 April,2026 08:28 AM IST | Agencies
India News

Not applied for piped gas? No LPG for you either: Delhi govt

New order makes it mandatory for all businesses to either have or apply for PNG connections where network is present, as India engages with global partners to protect its energy security

05 April,2026 08:11 AM IST | Agencies
Air India group to operate 32 flights to and from West Asia on April 5

Air India group to operate 32 flights to and from West Asia on April 5

This includes 12 non-scheduled (ad hoc) flights to and from various airports in the UAE. These additional services will run subject to slot availability and operational conditions at the departure stations

04 April,2026 10:24 PM IST | Gurugram
Nashik man arrested after extortion probe reveals 121 obscene videos

Nashik man arrested after extortion probe reveals 121 obscene videos

The police had earlier arrested four men for allegedly stealing a tablet from the senior citizen's office in the Satpur area and attempting to extort Rs 12 lakh from him by threatening to leak his private photographs and videos on social media

04 April,2026 05:49 PM IST | Nashik | mid-day online correspondent
Rahul Gandhi alleges BJP–LDF nexus, targets Kerala CM over minority issues

Rahul Gandhi alleges BJP–LDF nexus, targets Kerala CM over minority issues

He further alleged that despite political differences on the surface, there existed a deeper connection between the LDF and the BJP that was influencing the political landscape in the state

04 April,2026 04:44 PM IST | Alappuzha | mid-day online correspondent
‘I am wounded, that’s why I’m lethal’: Raghav Chadha hits back at AAP leaders

‘I am wounded, that’s why I’m lethal’: Raghav Chadha hits back at AAP leaders

In a video on X, a defiant Chadha claimed that a "scripted campaign" had been launched against him, with repeated and identical accusations being circulated

04 April,2026 04:26 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
Air India group to run 42 flights amid West Asia disruptions on April 4

Air India group to run 42 flights amid West Asia disruptions on April 4

Of these, 26 non-scheduled (ad hoc) flights will be deployed to and from various airports in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). These additional services are subject to slot availability and other operational conditions at the departure stations

04 April,2026 04:26 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Pakistan cuts petrol price by PKR 80 after backlash over steep hike

Pakistan cuts petrol price by PKR 80 after backlash over steep hike

The revised price brings petrol down to PKR 378 per litre, effective immediately. The decision comes amid growing criticism from citizens and industry stakeholders following one of the sharpest fuel price increases in recent years

04 April,2026 04:06 PM IST | Islamabad | mid-day online correspondent
Haryana: Hailstorm damages wheat crop in Jhajjar, farmers demand compensation

Haryana: Hailstorm damages wheat crop in Jhajjar, farmers demand compensation

A local farmer said that the unseasonal rain and hail had destroyed his wheat fields, leaving him and other cultivators in the village in a state of distress

04 April,2026 03:57 PM IST | Jhajjar | mid-day online correspondent
Uttarakhand: LPG shortage hits Rishikesh hotels ahead of Char Dham Yatra

Uttarakhand: LPG shortage hits Rishikesh hotels ahead of Char Dham Yatra

The hospitality sector in Rishikesh has been the hardest hit; hotel owners and roadside dhaba operators are struggling to maintain daily operations in light of the LPG crisis

04 April,2026 02:39 PM IST | Rishikesh | PTI
Kerala: 12-year-old girl killed in lightning strike in Idukki

Kerala: 12-year-old girl killed in lightning strike in Idukki

According to the police, Misriya and her family reached Uruvapara to attend 'Summerfest', a tourism event, on Friday evening; police said that lightning struck Misriya. Apart from Misriya, two others were also injured in the incident

04 April,2026 02:26 PM IST | Idukki | mid-day online correspondent
Iran’s Bushehr nuclear plant targeted, massive explosions rock petrochemical hub

    Iran’s Bushehr nuclear plant targeted, massive explosions rock petrochemical hub

    A projectile has struck near Iran’s Bushehr nuclear power plant, killing one person and damaging an auxiliary structure, according to Iranian media reports. Authorities said the main reactor and production systems were not affected, but the incident has raised fresh concerns over strikes near sensitive nuclear infrastructure. In a separate development, explosions were reported in the Mahshahr Special Petrochemical Zone in southwestern Iran. Multiple companies were reportedly hit, with smoke seen rising from the industrial hub. Local officials confirmed several injuries while the extent of the damage remains unclear.

    04 April,2026 04:35 PM IST
    Iran rejects US 48-hour ceasefire proposal amid escalating tensions

    Iran rejects US 48-hour ceasefire proposal amid escalating tensions

    American forces have successfully retrieved a crew member from a US fighter jet that was brought down over Iran, according to a report by CNN, citing three sources familiar with the situation

    04 April,2026 03:40 PM IST | Tehran | ANI

    Iran-allied Islamic Resistance claims 19 attacks against US bases in Iraq

    Meanwhile, an Iraqi police source told Al Jazeera that there's been an attack against the Iran-backed Popular Mobilisation Forces (PMF)'s headquarters in al-Qaim in western Iraq

    04 April,2026 03:29 PM IST | Baghdad | mid-day online correspondent

    Iran hints at targeting Bab el-Mandeb Strait, widening maritime blockade

    The Speaker of the Iranian Parliament, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, hinted at the potential for significant disruption in a series of questions posted on the social media platform X on Friday

    04 April,2026 03:29 PM IST | Tehran | mid-day online correspondent
    Strictest punishment for blast perpetrators; will send message to world: Shah

    Strictest 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 correspondent

    CM 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 Dahiwal

    Happy 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 correspondent
    Respecting public infra is every citizen’s duty

    Respecting public infra is every citizen’s duty

    Every people’s representative said that it is important that people get involved when trying to change their area

    03 April,2026 08:27 AM IST | Mumbai | The Editorial
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