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Aamir Khan's Lahore 1947 team considering title change? Sunny Deol speaks

Sunny Deol is currently basking in the success of his recently released film Border 2. The film has crossed Rs 400 crore at the box office, making it a hit. The actor will next be seen in Lahore 1947, directed by Rajkumar Santoshi and produced by Aamir Khan. The film will also star Preity Zinta and is set for an Independence Day weekend release. S

14 February,2026 08:46 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
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EU formalises Russian gas ban amid push to diversify energy supply

The 27 member states of the European Union formally adopted the regulation on phasing out Russian imports of both pipeline gas and liquefied natural gas (LNG) into the EU on Monday. In a statement shared by the EU Council, it was mentioned that the new rules also include measures on effective monitoring and diversification of energy supply. As per

27 January,2026 11:23 AM IST | Brussels | ANI

PM Modi lauds armed forces as IAF dazzles at 77th Republic Day parade

Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi on Monday praised India’s security forces and shared glimpses from the 77th Republic Day parade, calling them the “pride of the nation”. In a post on X, PM Modi said the Republic Day parade reflected the strengthening capabilities of India’s armed forces. “The Republic Day parade off

26 January,2026 07:41 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
Girish Mahajan was addressing the official Republic Day 2026 function in Nashik on Monday. Pic/X

After objection, minister apologises for not mentioning Ambedkar in speech

A forest department employee interrupted the Republic Day 2026 speech of Maharashtra minister Girish Mahajan in Nashik on Monday for not mentioning Dr BR Ambedkar, following which the minister apologised, calling it an unintentional omission, news agency PTI reported. The state water resources minister was addressing the official Republic Day 2026

26 January,2026 05:15 PM IST | Nashik | mid-day online correspondent
GM Vivek Kumar inspects the ceremonial parade at Mahalaxmi Sports Ground, Mumbai, on Monday. PIC/WESTERN RAILWAY

Western Railway celebrates Republic Day with flag-hoisting, parade at Mahalaxmi

Western Railway marked the 77th Republic Day with a ceremonial flag-hoisting and parade at the Mahalaxmi Sports Ground in Mumbai on Monday. The National Flag was unfurled by Western Railway General Manager Vivek Kumar Gupta, who also inspected the ceremonial parade and took the salute of the march past. Addressing railway employees and their famil

26 January,2026 04:22 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Civic chief Bhushan Gagrani (centre, in black suit) stands at attention during the ceremonial salute by BMC security personnel and firefighters in Mumbai. PIC/BMC

BMC observes 77th Republic Day with flag-hoisting, ceremonial drill

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) celebrated India’s 77th Republic Day on Monday at its headquarters with a ceremonial flag hoisting by Municipal Commissioner and Administrator Bhushan Gagrani. The event was attended by Additional Municipal Commissioner (Projects) Abhijeet Bangar, Additional Municipal Commissioner (Western Suburbs

26 January,2026 03:52 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Lok Sabha speaker Om Birla urges citizens to build ‘Viksit Bharat’ on the 77th Republic Day. File Pic

Republic Day 2026: Om Birla unfurls Tricolour, calls for ‘Viksit Bharat’ by 2047

 On the occasion of Republic Day, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Monday unfurled the Tricolour at his residence and said that the day is an opportunity to make firm resolutions to make the country a ‘Viksit Bharat’ by the time India completes 100 years of Independence.  Speaking to reporters, Om Birla said, “The day of J

26 January,2026 02:31 PM IST | New Delhi | IANS
Maharashtra Congress chief Harshwardhan Sapkal addresses party workers in Mumbai on Monday. PIC BY SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT

‘Prepared to make sacrifices to protect Tricolour,’ says state Congress chief

Maharashtra Pradesh Congress Committee (MPCC) President Harshwardhan Sapkal urged his party workers to take a pledge to ensure that the Tricolour reaches every home across the state, while warning against attempts by certain caste-based and communal forces to "politicise the colours of the national flag". Speaking at the 77th Republic Day celebrat

26 January,2026 02:00 PM IST | Mumbai
Dr Armida Fernandez’s award highlights the vital work of healthcare professionals dedicated to the most vulnerable lives. PIC BY SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT

Pioneer behind Asia’s first Human Milk Bank to be conferred with Padma Shri

Dr Armida Fernandez, founder and chairperson of Mumbai-based non-governmental organisation (NGO) SNEHA (Society for Nutrition, Education and Health Action), has been conferred the Padma Shri 2026 in recognition of her decades-long dedication to newborn health, maternal care, and uplifting marginalised communities. An eminent neonatologist, Dr Fern

26 January,2026 01:44 PM IST | Mumbai | Ritika Gondhalekar
Maharashtra Minister Dada Bhuse said the initiative is based on the ‘Nation First’ concept. PIC BY SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT

Maharashtra to hold mass patriotic song recital in schools on Republic Day

The Maharashtra government will organise a simultaneous mass drill of patriotic songs across all schools in the state on January 26 on the occasion of India’s 77th Republic Day, School Education Minister Dadaji Bhuse announced on Thursday. The programme will take place in schools of all boards, mediums, and managements, following the official

22 January,2026 09:17 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
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Maharashtra civic polls: Congress slams BJP over alliance politics in Ambernath

The Congress on Thursday said it had suspended its councillors for a tie-up with the BJP in the Ambernath Municipal Council, but the saffron party failed to take action against its own leaders who initiated the alliance, showing its double standards, reported news agency PTI. Post-poll alliance sidelines Shiv Sena Following the local polls held o

08 January,2026 01:36 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
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