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PM Modi, Kharge, Rahul Gandhi, others extend birthday wishes to Droupadi Murmu

President Droupadi Murmu was born on June 20, 1958, in Uparbeda village of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha, into a Santhali tribal family; she served as the Governor of Jharkhand from 2015 to 2021 and was sworn in as the 15th President of India on July 25, 2022

20 June,2025 11:07 AM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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Ahmedabad plane crash: Air India pays tribute to their crew members

In a heartwarming post on social media platform X, Air India remembered their crew members who lost their lives amid the Ahmedabad plane crash which happened on 12 June, 2025. While praising the efforts of all the crew members on board, Air India said, “Their grace, warmth, and unwavering care touched thousands of lives."

20 June,2025 10:55 AM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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Air India cancels several flights citing maintenance issues, weather

Air India has offered full refunds or free rescheduling and is helping passengers with alternate travel plans; the airline has advised passengers to check their flight status on its website or call customer care numbers for updates

20 June,2025 10:41 AM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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Mid-Day Top News: BMC cracks whip on SHGs in Sangharsh Nagar clean-up drive

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

20 June,2025 10:20 AM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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Jaipur airport receives bomb threat; declared hoax after security search

According to Airport Police Station officials, the threat message was received on the police control room's WhatsApp helpline number. Following the alert, a joint search operation was launched by the police and the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) at the airport premises

20 June,2025 09:05 AM IST | ANI
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Himachal extends prohibitory orders in Paonta villages over communal unrest

According to the order issued under Section 163 of Bhartiya Nagrik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023, there will be a complete ban on the assembly of five or more persons, carrying lethal weapons, public rally, procession or hunger strike, carrying any kind of inflammable material

20 June,2025 09:02 AM IST | PTI
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Trump extends TikTok ban deadline for third time, without clear legal basis

The first one was through an executive order on Jan. 20, his first day in office, after the platform went dark briefly when a national ban ' approved by Congress and upheld by the U.S. Supreme Court ' took effect

20 June,2025 08:58 AM IST | Agencies
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Sign must be from legitimate leadership: Putin on peace talks with Zelenskyy

Zelenskyy has repeatedly called for a meeting with Putin, stating that he alone can resolve pressing bilateral issues, including disputes over territory

20 June,2025 08:47 AM IST | ANI
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Russia warns US against Iran strike, cautions of major escalation

Tensions have escalated since last week after Israel launched a large-scale bombing campaign against Iran, alleging that Tehran was on the verge of producing a nuclear bomb

20 June,2025 08:42 AM IST | ANI
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Zelenskyy calls for more pressure on Russia after deadly missile strike

The drone and missile attack on Kyiv early Tuesday, the deadliest assault on the capital this year, killed 28 people across the city and wounded 142 others, Kyiv Military Administration head Tymur Tkachenko said

20 June,2025 08:38 AM IST | AP
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Cash discovery row: SC panel calls for Justice Yashwant Varma’s removal

The three-judge panel headed by Chief Justice Sheel Nagu of the Punjab and Haryana High Court conducted the inquiry for 10 days, examined 55 witnesses and visited the scene of the accidental fire which occurred on March 14 at the official residence Justice Varma, then a sitting judge of the Delhi High Court and now in the Allahabad High Court

20 June,2025 08:35 AM IST | Agencies
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Shashi Tharoor: I have differences with some Congress leaders

Speaking to reporters here, Tharoor said that the Congress party, its values, and its workers were very dear to him.

20 June,2025 08:32 AM IST | Agencies
Air India flight reductions to impact 16 international routes until mid-July

Air India flight reductions to impact 16 international routes until mid-July

The airline said it has taken the decision to restore operational stability, enhance efficiency, and minimise any inconvenience to passengers amidst a “challenging period”. In a press release issued on Wednesday night, the airline said that amid the ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, night curfews in the airspaces

19 June,2025 10:43 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
India launches first commercial hydrogen buses in Ladakh's high altitudes

India launches first commercial hydrogen buses in Ladakh's high altitudes

Five hydrogen fuel cell buses will soon start running commercially in Leh, Ladakh, an area with some of the world's highest roads. NTPC Limited officially handed these buses over to the State Industrial Development Corporation at the green hydrogen mobility station in Palam, Leh

19 June,2025 10:08 PM IST | New Delhi | PTI
AI flight attendant Roshni Songhare laid to rest in Maharashtra's Dombivli

AI flight attendant Roshni Songhare laid to rest in Maharashtra's Dombivli

After her identity was confirmed through DNA testing, Roshni's remains were handed over to her family late Wednesday night. A special Air India flight transported her body to Mumbai, from where it was then taken to Dombivli

19 June,2025 09:54 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Maharashtra: Twenty people injured as state transport bus hits tree in Satara

Maharashtra: Twenty people injured as state transport bus hits tree in Satara

A bus belonging to the Patan depot of the Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC) was on its way to Dhebewadi when it met with the accident around 8 am, an official said

19 June,2025 07:07 PM IST | Satara | mid-day online correspondent
First batch of Indian students return home as India launches 'Operation Sindhu'

First batch of Indian students return home as India launches 'Operation Sindhu'

The first evacuation flight, carrying 110 Indian students, arrived on Thursday as part of a special operation launched by the Indian government in response to the escalating Iran-Israel conflict. these students, including 90 from JK, had been moved from Tehran to Armenia by the Indian Embassy as explosions and aerial attacks rattled Iranian cities

19 June,2025 06:42 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
 CII prioritises AI, sunrise sectors, and MSMEs for global competitiveness

CII prioritises AI, sunrise sectors, and MSMEs for global competitiveness

The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), Karnataka, announced that it will focus on AI-led transformation, sunrise sectors, and MSME capacity building to enhance the state's competitiveness on the global stage. They also aim to strengthen cooperation between the government, industry, and universities.

19 June,2025 05:15 PM IST | Bengaluru | PTI
Pune: Alleging harassment by sister-in-law, woman jumps to death with her son

Pune: Alleging harassment by sister-in-law, woman jumps to death with her son

A 31-year-old woman and her 6-year-old son died by suicide after jumping from their building’s terrace in Pune. A note found at their home blamed harassment by her sister-in-law. The tragic incident occurred in Kalpak Housing Society, Ambegaon Budruk. Police are probing the case further.

19 June,2025 05:13 PM IST | Pune | PTI
Rough weather forces coast guard helicopter to make precautionary landing

Rough weather forces coast guard helicopter to make precautionary landing

A Coast Guard helicopter on a standard coastal patrol had to make an unscheduled landing at a college ground in Kerala on Thursday. This precautionary landing was due to encountering rough weather, according to a Defence release

19 June,2025 03:56 PM IST | Kochi | PTI
Social media influencer held for allegedly honeytrapping builder in Gujarat

Social media influencer held for allegedly honeytrapping builder in Gujarat

Alok Kumar, Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Zone-1, Surat, stated that an FIR had been registered for honey-trapping against Kirti Patel and five other accused, out of which four had been arrested

19 June,2025 03:23 PM IST | Surat | ANI
Ahmedabad Plane Crash: Forensic Experts Balanced Speed & Handover of Bodies

    Ahmedabad Plane Crash: Forensic Experts Balanced Speed & Handover of Bodies

    Following the Ahmedabad plane crash, Gujarat authorities delivered a swift, sensitive, and protocol-driven response. Forensic teams worked tirelessly to identify victims, adapting procedures without compromising standards. Special care was taken for the pilot and co-pilot, while embalming and documentation ensured dignified transport of remains. The state's coordinated and compassionate handling of the tragedy has been praised as a model for disaster management

    20 June,2025 11:33 AM IST
    India-Pakistan leaders ended conflict, admits Donald Trump

    India-Pakistan leaders ended conflict, admits Donald Trump

    Hours before hosting Munir, Trump had again claimed credit for ending the conflict, but he did not repeat it in his media remarks after the meeting

    20 June,2025 08:30 AM IST | New York | Agencies

    South Korea’s last surviving circus reaches century!

    In the golden ages in the 1960s when most households still had no TVs, Dongchoon travelled across the country, wowing audiences with then exotic animals like an elephant and a giraffe and a variety of shows including skits, comic talks, singing, dancing and magic shows

    20 June,2025 08:27 AM IST | South Korea | Agencies

    SpaceX rocket explodes during testing in Texas, no injuries reported

    “A safety clear area around the site was maintained throughout and all personnel are safe and accounted for,” SpaceX said in a statement on the social platform X.

    20 June,2025 08:24 AM IST | Austin | Agencies
    Bomb scare on Mumbai-bound plane at Kolkata airport, passenger detained

    Bomb scare on Mumbai-bound plane at Kolkata airport, passenger detained

    The passenger who was about to board the plane was detained after he told the airline's security officer that he had a bomb with him, an Airports Authority of India (AAI) official said

    13 May,2025 05:08 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

    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
    The A to Z of Leeds

    The A to Z of Leeds

    Two stumpers made their debut in the 1986 Test. India’s Chandu Pandit (although Kiran More kept wickets) and England’s Bruce French, who replaced Paul Downton. Nottinghamshire’s French reportedly indulged in mountaineering

    19 June,2025 07:24 AM IST | Mumbai | Clayton Murzello
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