He is the Editor (Special Investigation) at Mid-Day and has won several prestigious awards and scholarships as an investigative journalist. Twitter: @vinodkumarmenon
Now, like their peers from other reserved categories, they will have extra time to submit caste-validity certificates; the case involved four sisters from Osmanabad, whose admissions to higher studies were at risk due to delays in the verification of their caste certificates... [Read More]
11 November,2025 07:51 AM IST | Mumbai | Vinod Kumar MenonFiling of FIR means Rly officials, state, can be held accountable for incident; initially, the CR probe had blamed commuters for hanging out of the train with backpacks, but with the FIR in place, railway officials can now be held accountable for the incident... [Read More]
08 November,2025 07:56 AM IST | Mumbai | Vinod Kumar MenonKin of man who lost his life in Mumbra tragedy seek employment amid battle with grief, financial insecurity... [Read More]
08 November,2025 08:03 AM IST | Mumbai | Vinod Kumar MenonBombay High Court ruling leads to circular restoring full control of redevelopment decisions to housing societies in Maharashtra... [Read More]
06 November,2025 08:39 AM IST | Mumbai | Vinod Kumar MenonMental health experts say his actions must lead to examination of systemic failures; his kin, hostages deserve empathy... [Read More]
05 November,2025 08:32 AM IST | Mumbai | Vinod Kumar MenonVeteran actor Dharmendra has acted in over 250 films in a career spanning over 6 decades. The 89-year-old actor is currently in news as he has been hospitalised due to age-related ailments. While his friends pray for his speedy recovery, let`s have a look at some lesser-known facts about Bollywood`s He-Man.... [Read More]
10 November,2025 06:32 PM ISTThe makers of Delhi Crime Season 3 have released the trailer of the Netflix show. Starring Shefali Shah and Huma Qureshi, the third part of the hit series is set to premiere on December 13, 2025. This season centres around chilling network of human trafficking, where people are moved like commodities. As we await the next instalment, let`s have a look at these captivating Indian police procedural dramas.... [Read More]
09 November,2025 02:51 PM ISTPolling booths across constituencies that went to polls in Phase-1 of the Bihar Election 2025 witnessed lively scenes on Thursday, with voters turning out in record numbers. By 6 pm, 64.46 per cent of the electorate had cast their votes across 121 seats, exercising their democratic right (PICS/PTI)... [Read More]
06 November,2025 08:52 PM ISTIn the Ranji Trophy match against Tamil Nadu, Vidarbha`s Yash Rathod has achieved a milestone. Here is all you need to know (Pic: Instagram/File Pic)... [Read More]
04 November,2025 12:29 PM ISTAhead of the Bihar Assembly Elections 2025, the NDA released its manifesto, pledging one crore jobs, metro projects, seven new airports, and `Lakhpathi Didi` scheme. The alliance also promised expressways, industrial parks, and free education from KG to PG. (Pics/PTI) ... [Read More]
31 October,2025 04:06 PM ISTReturning for the second day, the Spanish singer-songwriter performed some of his greatest hits to a full-house amid the untimely rain... [Read More]
31 October,2025 03:49 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.... [Read More]
30 October,2025 09:37 PM ISTCongress leader Rahul Gandhi launched a sharp attack on PM Narendra Modi during rallies in Muzaffarpur and Darbhanga, alleging the BJP runs Bihar’s Nitish Kumar government through remote control. He claimed Modi would “do anything for votes” and praised Tejashwi Yadav’s leadership. (Pics/PTI)... [Read More]
30 October,2025 12:22 PM ISTThe June 20 tornado in Enderlin, North Dakota, has been upgraded to EF5, the most severe tornado rating in the U.S., marking the first EF5 in 12 years. With winds exceeding 210 mph, the tornado was on the ground for 12 miles and over a mile wide, killing three people.... [Read More]
07 October,2025 12:18 AM ISTGreece was paralysed by a nationwide strike as workers protested a government bill that could extend working hours to 13 a day. Trains, ferries, taxis and schools were shut down as thousands marched in Athens, chanting “No to slavery!” Unions say the bill will crush workers’ rights, while the government insists it offers overtime pay and flexibility. ... [Read More]
02 October,2025 02:09 PM ISTA Russian morning attack on Zaporizhzhia killed three people and injured two, devastating apartment buildings, private homes, and other structures. Ukraine’s air force downed 132 Russian drones overnight, but drone strikes continued across Sumy and Kyiv regions, injuring civilians and damaging infrastructure.... [Read More]
23 September,2025 01:00 AM ISTNepal is engulfed in chaos as violent anti-government uprisings coincide with an unprecedented nationwide prison break, freeing at least 13,000 inmates across all 77 districts. Inmates exploited the turmoil to clash with security forces and attempt mass escapes, including juvenile detention centers, where five minors were killed and four injured during stand-offs. High-profile detainee Rabi Lamichhane was released from Nakkhu Central Jail, while hundreds of prisoners and detainees slipped through security across the nation. Meanwhile, destruction spread to the judiciary as the Supreme Court, Attorney General’s office, and 17 lower courts were set ablaze or destroyed amid the unrest. ... [Read More]
11 September,2025 07:10 PM ISTRussia has unleashed a new wave of destruction against Ukraine, downing a Baba Yaga-type hexacopter and dropping nearly 900 guided bombs in just the first days of September, along with 1,300 attack drones and 50 missiles. Ukrainian strongholds and armored vehicles were struck as troops retreated, leaving weapons behind. President Zelenskyy revealed the staggering numbers, condemning Russia’s escalation and firmly rejecting Vladimir Putin’s invitation for talks in Moscow, saying peace cannot come while missiles rain down daily.... [Read More]
06 September,2025 08:19 PM ISTLightning-sparked wildfires in Northern California have scorched 13,000 acres, destroying homes and historic landmarks in the Gold Rush town of Chinese Camp. Entire communities are under evacuation as more than 600 firefighters battle raging flames.... [Read More]
04 September,2025 05:01 PM ISTA month after the tragic crash of Air India Flight 171 in Ahmedabad that claimed 260 lives, the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) has released its preliminary report. The report reveals a shocking mid-air incident where fuel switches for both engines unexpectedly moved from ‘RUN’ to ‘CUTOFF’ seconds after takeoff. Cockpit audio captured a brief, chilling exchange between the pilots — one asking, “Why did you cut off?”, and the other replying, “I did not.” The incident triggered a total loss of power, a failed relight attempt, and a final “MAYDAY” call moments before the crash.... [Read More]
12 July,2025 01:27 PM ISTKay Kay Menon and Vinay Pathak on returning to the world of filmmaker Neeraj Pandey`s Special Ops with the second season, why the intensity of the espionage thriller works, and why they find the director`s way of working similar to doing theatre.... [Read More]
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