Deputy City Editor @mid_day He covers transport beat, has authored books on India`s rail history and heritage Twitter: @rajtoday
Following the massive fire at Kerala’s Thrissur station parking lot on Sunday that gutted over 500 bikes, mid-day does a safety check of parking spaces outside the city’s stations... [Read More]
07 January,2026 01:42 PM IST | Mumbai | Rajendra B. Aklekar , Ritika GondhalekarWestern Rly schedules high-speed tests along Virar-Dahanu section... [Read More]
06 January,2026 09:54 AM IST | Mumbai | Rajendra B. AklekarRPF Andheri returned a bag worth Rs 1.59 lakh to an elderly Mumbai commuter who had left it behind on a local train during his journey. According to RPF officers, the incident occurred around 8.30 am on Saturday when RPF personnel were on patrol on platform number 8 of Andheri Station... [Read More]
04 January,2026 10:52 PM IST | Mumbai | Rajendra B. AklekarAs part of the approval, satellite-based Required Navigation Performance (RNP) procedures have been published, along with the availability of a backup navigation aid... [Read More]
03 January,2026 03:22 PM IST | Mumbai | Rajendra B. AklekarThe incident took place at Gate No 5 at 6.20 am. The 30-year-old truck driver died, while the bus driver and conductor sustained injuries in the incident. The truck’s tyre reportedly slipped, causing the vehicle to veer towards the bus and hit its front-right portion near the driver’s cabin... [Read More]
01 January,2026 10:41 PM IST | Mumbai | Rajendra B. AklekarIndia views Luxembourg as a "very important" partner, and the two countries can enhance bilateral cooperation in various fields, including fintech, space, and AI, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Tuesday. (Pics/PTI)... [Read More]
07 January,2026 01:59 PM ISTIn the fifth and final Test match of the Ashes series against Australia, England`s Jacob Bethell has achieved a feat. Here is all you need to know (Pic: X/Instagram)... [Read More]
07 January,2026 02:23 PM ISTBipasha Basu ruled the industry and hearts during the peak of her career. From her dance moves, to her beauty and her performances, the actress had everyone smitten. And now, seems like she`s smitten by her daughter, Devi, who has taken over the actress with her charm. As much as Bipasha succeeded as an entertainer, she has become a doting mom after the birth of Devi and never misses a chance to make the most of her time with her little princess. As the actress turns a year older on January 7, 2026, here`s looking at Bipasha in her mom era that we cannot get enough of.... [Read More]
07 January,2026 01:57 PM ISTThe air quality in the city was back in the `very poor` category on Wednesday with an AQI reading of 336, according to data from the Central Pollution Control Board`s Sameer app. (Pics/PTI)... [Read More]
07 January,2026 01:37 PM ISTLate actor Irrfan Khan may have left us too soon, but his legacy lives on. Even in a relatively short lifespan, he left a mark with his talent, giving some of the best movies and performances that live rent-free in our minds and hearts. While he received a lot of acclaim for his performances in movies like Paan Singh Tomar, The Lunchbox, Piku, Hindi Medium, and Life in a...Metro, there are some underrated gems wherein the actor shone bright but went unnoticed. On his birth anniversary, here`s looking at some of Irrfan Khan`s most underrated films.... [Read More]
07 January,2026 01:31 PM ISTSecurity personnel stand guard near the Syed Faiz Elahi mosque after the demolition of alleged encroachments from a land adjoining the mosque carried out by the Municipal Corporation of Delhi. (Pics/PTI)... [Read More]
07 January,2026 01:08 PM ISTDuring the weekend, there will not only will 33 galleries put up their best shows of the year, but January 11 is also the only Sunday in the year when all of them will stay open from 12 pm onwards (Story by Debjani Paul)... [Read More]
07 January,2026 12:06 PM ISTFollowing the massive fire at Kerala’s Thrissur station parking lot on Sunday that gutted over 500 bikes, mid-day does a safety check of parking spaces outside the city’s stations (Pics/Special Arrangement)... [Read More]
07 January,2026 01:43 PM ISTU.S. President Donald Trump says Venezuela will transfer up to 50 million barrels of oil to the United States following a dramatic power shift in Caracas. Trump claims the oil will be sold at market prices, with proceeds used to benefit both Americans and Venezuelans. U.S. officials say the move follows years of sanctions over disputed elections and foreign alliances involving China, Russia, Iran, and Cuba.... [Read More]
07 January,2026 01:37 PM ISTThe sudden death of California Congressman Doug LaMalfa at the age of 65 has sent shockwaves through Washington and placed the Republican House majority on its most fragile footing in years. With LaMalfa’s passing, the GOP’s already razor-thin edge in the House has narrowed further, leaving Speaker Mike Johnson with virtually no room for error. Under the current numbers, Republicans can afford just two defections before losing control, a margin that now hangs by a thread. WATCH ... [Read More]
07 January,2026 01:22 AM ISTA fresh wave of scrutiny is surrounding a sitting United Nations ambassador after U.S. federal agencies confirmed historical links to an Ohio-based healthcare provider previously flagged for Medicaid fraud concerns. According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Ambassador Abukar Dahir Osman had an association with a Cincinnati healthcare agency that faced prior federal action during the Trump administration. While HHS has acknowledged the connection, officials have declined to disclose detailed findings, enforcement steps, or the full scope of the investigation. WATCH ... [Read More]
06 January,2026 01:20 AM ISTAs military strikes rattle Caracas and geopolitical tensions rise across South America, a parallel storm is unfolding in Washington, this time over transparency, accountability and the Epstein files. The U.S. Department of Justice has formally missed a statutory deadline to complete redactions and release materials tied to Jeffrey Epstein, triggering alarm among House Oversight Democrats. Lawmakers say the delay violates clear legal obligations under the Epstein Transparency Law and raises renewed questions about who is being protected and why. WATCH ... [Read More]
06 January,2026 01:18 AM ISTU.S. President Donald Trump has once again thrust Greenland into the global spotlight, questioning Denmark’s handling of security on the strategically vital Arctic island. Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One, Trump appeared to downplay Denmark’s recent security measures, remarking that Greenland’s defense had been enhanced by the addition of just one `dog sled`, a comment that quickly drew international attention. Trump framed Greenland not merely as a territory under Danish sovereignty, but as a critical asset in the broader architecture of U.S. national security. His remarks revive earlier arguments made during his presidency, where Greenland was repeatedly described as essential to protecting American interests in the Arctic amid rising global competition. WATCH ... [Read More]
07 January,2026 01:16 AM ISTTrump is once again drawing attention to Greenland, this time framing it not as a resource acquisition, but as a critical national security priority. In a series of remarks, Trump signals that America’s strategic focus may be expanding beyond Venezuela and the Western Hemisphere, deep into the Arctic region. Greenland’s importance, according to Trump’s long-standing argument, lies in its geographic dominance over emerging Arctic shipping routes, growing Russian and Chinese naval activity, and the accelerating impact of Arctic ice melt. WATCH ... [Read More]
05 January,2026 01:14 AM ISTTrump has reignited global tensions with a series of stark warnings aimed at multiple nations, signaling a far more aggressive U.S. posture on national security, narcotics trafficking and foreign threats. During a press interaction, Trump responded to a reporter’s question about a potential U.S. operation in Colombia with an ambiguous yet telling approval, offering no clarification, but leaving little doubt about his intent. He went on to describe Colombia as a “very sick country”, accusing its leadership of profiting from cocaine sales that directly impact American lives and much more. WATCH ... [Read More]
05 January,2026 01:12 AM ISTPresident Trump delivers one of his strongest warnings yet, this time aimed directly at Venezuela’s interim leadership. Speaking from Air Force One, Trump sends a blunt message to Delcy Rodríguez, making it clear that consequences for non-compliance could be “worse than Maduro.” The warning comes at a critical moment. Nicolás Maduro is set to face legal pressure in New York, while U.S. authorities escalate narco-terror allegations tied to drug trafficking and weapons charges. Against this backdrop, power dynamics in Caracas appear to be changing fast. WATCH... [Read More]
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