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Union Minister Ramdas Athawale opposes Maharashtra’s 'love jihad' law

"It is wrong to call interfaith unions as love jihad. There should be a provision to prevent conversions. Steps should be taken to prevent disruption of social and religious harmony," the Union Minister for social justice and empowerment told reporters

16 February,2025 09:53 PM IST | PTI
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Youth Congress workers demonstrate against unemployment, drug addiction in Pune

State Youth Congress leader Uday Bhanu Chib alleged the government was conspiring to push youngsters into addiction while keeping them unemployed

16 February,2025 09:09 PM IST | PTI
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NDA govt has successfully curbed corruption: BJP leader Vinod Tawde in MP

He also stated that the Opposition alleged irregularities in the Rafale fighter jet purchase, but they failed to prove the allegations in the Supreme Court

16 February,2025 08:57 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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All special trains to Prayagraj will depart from platform number 16: Rlys

Earlier in the day, Indian Railways announced an ex-gratia of rupees 10 lakh to the kin of all the 18 victims. An amount of Rs 2.5 lakh to grievously injured passengers and a compensation of rupees 1 lakh for passengers with minor injury were distributed to the 15 injured

16 February,2025 08:40 PM IST | ANI
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Two accused of kidnapping 6-year-old held after brief gunfight in Madhya Pradesh

The suspects reportedly told the police that they carried out the abduction with the intention of demanding a ransom of Rs 1 crore from the boy's father, who is a sugar merchant

16 February,2025 08:19 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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Ajit Pawar claims contractors submitting bills without completing works

The deputy CM rued that the quality of development work remains 'substandard' despite substantial government expenditure, and vowed to not let contractors join his party

16 February,2025 08:02 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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'Targeting three-fold increase in textile exports to Rs 9 lakh crore by 2030'

India's textile exports have reached Rs 3 lakh crore, PM Modi said at the event held at Bharat Mandapam in the national capital. He also informed that the FDI into India's textile sector doubled over the past decade

16 February,2025 07:46 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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Kumbh Mela 2025 a symbol of social unity, says Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis

He was speaking at the ‘Mahakumbh Prayag Yog’ event, which served as a platform to bring a part of the sacred experience of Prayagraj to Nagpur, with holy water brought from Ramtek to replicate the experience at the Triveni Sangam in Prayagraj

16 February,2025 07:07 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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Cattle trader claims attack by suspected cow vigilantes in Maharashtra

According to the complainant, he was intercepted by four individuals allegedly who thrashed him, causing injuries, before fleeing the spot

16 February,2025 05:04 PM IST | PTI
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Two dead in blast at explosives manufacturing firm in Nagpur

An officer said the blast caused a minor fire in the surrounding thicket, which has been doused. A probe has begun into the cause of the incident

16 February,2025 03:29 PM IST | PTI
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Mid-Day Top News: New Delhi Railway Station stampede claims 18 lives and more

Stay informed with the latest developments in the nation, Mumbai, entertainment, sports, and more. Let's dive into the headlines shaping our world today

16 February,2025 02:15 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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Stampede at NDLS kills 18, several injured amid Maha Kumbh rush

A stampede at New Delhi Railway Station killed 18 people and injured several others as crowds surged to board trains for Maha Kumbh. Authorities have launched an inquiry into the incident.

16 February,2025 02:04 PM IST
NDLS stampede: Union Ministers Amit Shah, express grief over loss of lives

NDLS stampede: Union Ministers Amit Shah, express grief over loss of lives

Spoke to Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnav ji and other concerned officials regarding the accident at New Delhi Railway Station

16 February,2025 11:21 AM IST | New Delhi | ANI
Plane carrying illegal Indian nationals from US lands in Amritsar

Plane carrying illegal Indian nationals from US lands in Amritsar

Earlier on Friday, CM Mann came down heavily at the Centre over the treatment of deported Indian nationals, who had allegedly illegally migrated to the US.

16 February,2025 11:19 AM IST | Amritsar | ANI
Anti-national activities high in some areas of West Bengal: LoP Suvendu Adhikari

Anti-national activities high in some areas of West Bengal: LoP Suvendu Adhikari

"There are some areas in Bengal where anti-national activities are high," Adhikari told reporters here on Saturday.

16 February,2025 11:19 AM IST | East Medinipur | ANI
Second plane deports 119 illegal Indian immigrants from US

Second plane deports 119 illegal Indian immigrants from US

Controversy rife over Punjab being chosen to land the plane

16 February,2025 07:44 AM IST | Chandigarh | Agencies
Extend Maha Kumbh, urges Akhilesh Yadav

Extend Maha Kumbh, urges Akhilesh Yadav

He said that as per the information he has received, a total of 60 crore people have taken baths in the Maha Kumbh. But the government is not disclosing it.

16 February,2025 07:44 AM IST | Lucknow | Agencies
Woman sends 100 pizzas to ex, but marks it COD

Woman sends 100 pizzas to ex, but marks it COD

The gesture might feel delightful but the incident took a reverse turn as she enabled cash on delivery mode for the order.

16 February,2025 07:44 AM IST | New Delhi | Agencies
Uttar Pradesh man slits 24-year-old wife's throat in Hardoi

Uttar Pradesh man slits 24-year-old wife's throat in Hardoi

There had been ongoing disputes between the couple for the past two days. A suspected extramarital affair is also being discussed as a possible motive, the police said

16 February,2025 01:51 AM IST | Hardoi | PTI
'Cops will act if anything criminal found in actor Rahul Solapurkar's statement'

'Cops will act if anything criminal found in actor Rahul Solapurkar's statement'

Solapurkar stated in a podcast recently that Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, the 17th century Maratha warrior king, escaped from Agra Fort by bribing Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb's officials, and not by concealing himself in a basket of sweets as per the popular account

16 February,2025 01:40 AM IST | Pune | PTI
Stampede-like situation at New Delhi railway station, casualties feared

Stampede-like situation at New Delhi railway station, casualties feared

Official sources at the Lok Nayak Jai Prakash Narain (LNJP) Hospital said around 10-12 patients were brought to the facility

16 February,2025 01:28 AM IST | New Delhi | PTI
Shashi Tharoor expresses concern over US deportee return process

    Shashi Tharoor expresses concern over US deportee return process

    Shashi Tharoor commented on the arrival of the second batch of 119 deportees from the US in Amritsar this morning. He explained that when deporting people, authorities usually choose the most convenient airport for the majority of those on the flight. He mentioned that most of the deportees were from Punjab and Haryana, which is why the plane landed in Amritsar. Tharoor also expressed concern about the use of a military aircraft for this operation. He said he hadn't seen any reports confirming whether the deportees were handcuffed or shackled, but if they were, he stressed that it should be protested.

    16 February,2025 06:00 PM IST
    Jaishankar meets Israeli counterpart Sa'ar, Fiji PM Rabuka

    Jaishankar meets Israeli counterpart Sa'ar, Fiji PM Rabuka

    "An honour to meet PM & FM @slrabuka of Fiji this evening. Always nice to hear his recollections, views and insights," Jaishankar posted on X.

    16 February,2025 11:20 AM IST | Munich | ANI

    Netanyahu thanks Trump for helping bring about Saturday's hostage release

    Netanyahu also "appreciates the president's full support for Israel's decisions regarding the Gaza Strip going forward."

    16 February,2025 11:19 AM IST | Tel Aviv | Agencies

    Bandar-log strike back

    A monkey brings Sri Lanka to its knees by causing a national power outage

    16 February,2025 07:41 AM IST | Sri Lanka | A Correspondent
    Christmas 2024: History, significance, and everything you need to know

    Christmas 2024: History, significance, and everything you need to know

    In India, the festive season begins early in December, with cities and towns across the country adorning their streets with Christmas lights, decorations, and Christmas trees

    26 December,2024 07:33 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

    Christmas 2024: Heartfelt wishes and greetings to send to your loved ones

    As the holiday season approaches in 2024, it's the perfect opportunity to send heartfelt wishes and greetings to your loved ones, letting them know just how much they mean to you

    26 December,2024 07:32 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

    Over 30 lakh devotees make pilgrimage to Badrinath and Kedarnath in 2024: Report

    The Shri Badrinath-Kedarnath Temple Committee reported a record-breaking 30,87,417 pilgrims visiting Badrinath and Kedarnath Dhams during the 2024 Yatra season, highlighting the success of temple and local administration efforts

    18 November,2024 10:03 AM IST | Dehradun
    Nats and love in the time of hate

    Nats and love in the time of hate

    It was the wrong question to ask Lara Tomb Raider.

    16 February,2025 07:35 AM IST | Mumbai | Rahul da Cunha
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