He is the Editor (Special Investigation) at Mid-Day and has won several prestigious awards and scholarships as an investigative journalist. Twitter: @vinodkumarmenon
New review exposes how prison systems across states fail to recognise or accommodate disabled prisoners... [Read More]
09 March,2026 08:03 PM IST | Mumbai | Vinod Kumar MenonDistrict administrations to enforce recovery warrants against defaulting promoters after regulator’s warning... [Read More]
09 March,2026 08:30 AM IST | Mumbai | Vinod Kumar MenonDixit Solanki, 33, dies aboard tanker in Strait of Hormuz; seafarers’ union demands safe passage for Merchant Navy... [Read More]
05 March,2026 08:40 AM IST | Mumbai | Vinod Kumar MenonOrders formation of expert committee to review action plans, conduct audits, create database to curb menace... [Read More]
28 February,2026 10:37 PM IST | Mumbai | Vinod Kumar MenonA report released by iProbono India, a Delhi-based, women-led social justice organisation, highlights the struggles faced by children who either live inside prisons with their mothers or are left outside without proper care when a parent is arrested... [Read More]
23 February,2026 07:11 PM IST | Mumbai | Vinod Kumar MenonAhead of the upcoming edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL), Royal Challengers Bengaluru`s (RCB) Bhuvneshwar Kumar is set to achieve a huge feat. Here`s all you need to know (Pics: AFP/File Pic)... [Read More]
14 March,2026 02:39 PM ISTAhead of the upcoming edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL), Mumbai Indians` Suryakumar Yadav is set to surpass Kieron Pollard on the list of most runs for the franchise. Here`s all you need to know (Pics: File Pic)... [Read More]
13 March,2026 07:39 PM ISTEntertainment Top Stories: End your day with the most happening highlights. It`s time to relax and take a look at the latest news and events.... [Read More]
12 March,2026 08:12 PM ISTMaharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Sunetra Pawar visited the samadhi of Maharashtra`s first Chief Minister Yashwantrao Chavan in Karad to pay her respects on the occasion of his 113th birth anniversary. The visit was a mark of respect for one of Maharashtra`s most revered political leaders, who played a pivotal role in shaping the state after its formation and left a lasting legacy in Indian politics (Pics/PTI and File Pic)... [Read More]
12 March,2026 06:27 PM ISTSpotted in the city: It`s time to sit back and flip through pictures of celebrities who made an appearance in the city throughout the day. (All Pics/ Yogen Shah)... [Read More]
10 March,2026 08:56 PM ISTSuryakumar Yadav-led Indian team defeated New Zealand by 96 runs to win the T20 World Cup. The `Men in Blue` became the first team ever to successfully defend their T20 crown. With this win, Surya has joined a list of legendary names as captains to win a World Cup with India. Here is the full list (Pics: ICC/BCCI)... [Read More]
09 March,2026 01:34 PM ISTFans celebrated India`s historic victory over New Zealand at the T20 World Cup on the streets of Mahavir Nagar, Kandivali. People of all ages came together and enjoyed late into the night as the Suryakumar Yadav-led team scripted history in Ahmedabad. Here`s more (Pics: Satej Shinde)... [Read More]
09 March,2026 11:02 AM ISTSpotted in the city: It`s time to sit back and flip through pictures of celebrities who made an appearance in the city throughout the day. (All Pics/ Yogen Shah)... [Read More]
08 March,2026 08:45 PM ISTA missile attack has struck the United States Embassy compound in Baghdad, sending smoke rising from the heavily fortified Green Zone in the Iraqi capital. Security sources said the projectile landed within the embassy perimeter and hit a helipad inside the compound, damaging part of the facility’s air defense system. The attack marks the second time the US Embassy in Baghdad has been targeted since the regional war began on February 28. Iraq has once again become a key battleground in the conflict between Iran and the United States. Iranian-aligned militia groups have launched attacks on US bases in the region, while US forces have carried out strikes on pro-Iran groups.... [Read More]
14 March,2026 06:45 PM ISTAmid the Iran war, US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth held a major press briefing at the Pentagon addressing the escalating war with Iran. During the briefing, Hegseth claimed that Iran’s new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei was wounded and possibly disfigured during recent US-Israeli strikes. Hegseth also mocked Iran’s leadership, saying senior officials have gone underground and are hiding as military pressure increases. He questioned why Khamenei’s first address after taking power was delivered through a television anchor instead of appearing publicly. The US Defense Secretary also addressed concerns about a potential closure of the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most critical oil shipping routes, saying measures are being taken to ensure global energy flows remain stable. ... [Read More]
13 March,2026 12:14 AM ISTA major aviation incident has unfolded in the West Asia after a US Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker crashed in western Iraq during an active military mission. The aircraft, a Boeing-built KC-135 aerial refueling tanker, was operating as part of Operation Epic Fury, supporting long-range combat aircraft with critical mid-air refueling capability when the crash occurred. According to US military officials, the tanker was flying in formation with another aircraft during the mission when the incident happened. The second aircraft in the formation reportedly landed safely, while the KC-135 went down in a remote area of western Iraq. The fate of the crew remains unclear, and search and rescue teams have been deployed to the crash site as the US military works urgently to determine whether any survivors are present. WATCH... [Read More]
13 March,2026 10:45 PM ISTThe United States is reportedly turning to Ukraine for help as Iran unleashes waves of Shahed attack drones across the Middle East. Washington is seeking Kyiv’s battlefield experience after Ukraine spent years defending against thousands of the same Iranian-made drones launched by Russia during the war.... [Read More]
05 March,2026 02:17 AM ISTIsrael says its F-35I “Adir” stealth fighter jet has shot down an Iranian Yak-130 aircraft over Tehran, marking the first ever air-to-air kill by an F-35 in combat. According to the Israel Defense Forces, the interception happened during ongoing Israeli air operations targeting Iranian missile and military infrastructure. The historic shootdown also marks the first time in nearly four decades that the Israeli Air Force has engaged and destroyed a manned enemy aircraft in aerial combat. The F-35, developed by Lockheed Martin, is considered one of the most advanced stealth fighter jets in the world, equipped with cutting-edge sensors, radar systems, and low-observability technology that allows it to detect and destroy threats before being seen. ... [Read More]
04 March,2026 01:34 AM ISTThe tinderbox has officially exploded. In a massive overnight escalation, Pakistan has declared "Open War" on the Afghan Taliban, launching a devastating military offensive titled Operation Ghazab-lil-Haq (Righteous Fury). In the dead of night, Pakistani jets screamed over the Afghan capital, with massive explosions rocking Kabul, Kandahar, and Paktia. Reports indicate that Brigade Headquarters and ammunition depots have been reduced to rubble as the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) struck deep into Afghan territory.... [Read More]
27 February,2026 02:40 AM ISTThe lights are going out at the Department of Homeland Security. Senate Democrats have officially pulled the plug, triggering a high-stakes midnight shutdown after a massive stalemate over ICE. The trigger? A radical "Masks Off" ultimatum following the fatal January shootings of Alex Pretti and Renee Good in Minneapolis. While the White House refuses to budge on unmasking federal agents, the consequences are hitting the frontline: the TSA, Secret Service, and Coast Guard are being forced to work for ZERO pay. What to expect? Take a look. ... [Read More]
13 February,2026 01:05 AM ISTU.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) confirmed on Tuesday that a U.S. Navy F-35C Lightning II fighter jet shot down an Iranian drone in the Arabian Sea. The engagement occurred approximately 500 miles from the southern coast of Iran as the unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) approached the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72).... [Read More]
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