The Bill seeks to curb rising air pollution by increasing the environmental tax on old and polluting vehicles, Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik said. As per the revised structure, the environmental tax for two-wheelers has been increased from Rs 2,000 to Rs 4,000
Tom Holland unveiled the Spider-Man: Brand New Day trailer from the Empire State Building in a grand fan event. The film follows an older, isolated Peter Parker facing new threats and releases July 31 in multiple Indian languages
18 March,2026 06:01 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentAfter recent dry heat in Vidarbha, weather patterns are shifting as pre monsoon instability develops over central India. The IMD indicates a short spell of showers and isolated thunderstorms in parts of the region over the next few days
18 March,2026 05:29 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentProlonged exposure to environmental toxins can affect sperm DNA integrity, which may also have a bearing on foetal development, placing air pollution within a wider reproductive and developmental health context, Dr Kshitiz Murdia said
18 March,2026 02:32 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentA Bengaluru family’s stunt to go viral by packing an elderly man in a sack as a “human parcel” to protest bus seat shortages during the festive season backfired, sparking panic and going viral for all the wrong reasons
18 March,2026 05:13 PM IST | Bengaluru | mid-day online correspondent
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