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BJP's list of probable ministers for Maharashtra cabinet ready, says CM Fadnavis

Devendra Fadnavis held discussions on his cabinet expansion with Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) president JP Nadda and senior party leader BL Santosh in New Delhi on Wednesday night

12 December,2024 06:39 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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Places of Worship Act: SC restrains courts from passing final or survey orders

A bench of Chief Justice of India, Sanjiv Khanna, and Justices PV Sanjay Kumar and KV Viswanathan also ordered that no fresh suits can be registered over such claims while the court is hearing pleas challenging the Places of Worship (Special Provisions) Act, 1991

12 December,2024 06:16 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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Wishes pour in for NCP-SP chief Sharad Pawar on his birthday

Pawar served as Maharashtra's Chief Minister for seven years of his 32-year political career

12 December,2024 04:13 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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One Nation, One Election bill gets nod by union cabinet, say sources

Prime Minister Narendra Modi had praised the decision following the Cabinet's approval, calling it an important step making India’s democracy more participative

12 December,2024 03:51 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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Arvind Kejriwal announces Rs 2,100 monthly scheme for Delhi women; watch video

"Elections will be announced in 10-15 days, so it is not possible to transfer money to the account right now," Kejriwal explained, referring to the election timeline which may delay the process temporarily

12 December,2024 02:59 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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Gadkari regrets rising road accidents in India, admits failure to meet targets

Nitin Gadkari expresses regret over India's growing road accidents, sharing his personal embarrassment during international meetings and discussing the measures needed to improve road safety.

12 December,2024 02:47 PM IST
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Yet to receive any communication from Bengaluru, say UP cops

The 34-year-old techie, who worked for a private firm in Bengaluru, allegedly committed suicide on Monday alleging harassment by his wife and her family members who are from Jaunpur

12 December,2024 02:09 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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South Korean Parliament impeaches police head, justice minister over martial law

Earlier this week, the national police chief, Cho Ji Ho, was detained for investigation

12 December,2024 01:34 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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Devendra Fadnavis meets PM Modi in Delhi

Devendra Fadnavis travelled to Delhi on Wednesday for a series of crucial meetings, marking his first visit since taking office as Chief Minister

12 December,2024 01:00 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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NIA raids 19 locations in JeM conspiracy probe targeting youth radicalisation

The National Investigation Agency conducted raids at 19 locations across Jammu and Kashmir, Uttar Pradesh, and another state to investigate a Jaish-e-Mohammed conspiracy aimed at radicalising youth and spreading terror in India

12 December,2024 11:49 AM IST
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Ramdas Athawale seeks strict action over Parbhani violence

Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Priyanka Chaturvedi took a dig at the BJP-led Mahayuti government over violence in Maharashtra's Parbhani and said that the priority of the government is to stay in power

12 December,2024 11:44 AM IST | mid-day online correspondent
World News

South Korean president says martial law was an act of governance

Yoon Suk Yeol's televised statement came hours before the main liberal opposition Democratic Party submitted a new impeachment motion against Yoon

12 December,2024 11:35 AM IST | mid-day online correspondent
Pleasure interacting with 26 envoys of EU member countries: Shashi Tharoor

Pleasure interacting with 26 envoys of EU member countries: Shashi Tharoor

The European Union Ambassador Herve Delphin also hailed the "rich & candid" discussions with Tharoor on Indian geopolitics and perspectives on China, Russia, South Asia, Middle East and Europe.

12 December,2024 11:25 AM IST | New Delhi | ANI
Public Sector Banks treated as ATMs under Congress-led UPA rule: Sitharaman

Public Sector Banks treated as ATMs under Congress-led UPA rule: Sitharaman

The Finance Minister said it was actually under the Congress-led government when PSBs were treated as "ATMs" and banks were "forced" to give loans to "cronies through 'phone banking' by the then Congress-led UPA Govt functionaries"

12 December,2024 11:22 AM IST | New Delhi | ANI
Coldwave grips Mount Abu, tourists visit for scenic winter views

Coldwave grips Mount Abu, tourists visit for scenic winter views

Mount Abu experiences a sharp dip in temperature, with the mercury touching 2.8°C, as tourists flock to the hill station to experience the picturesque winter conditions and enjoy local delicacies.

12 December,2024 11:07 AM IST | Mount Abu
Maharashtra Dy CM Ajit Pawar, NCP leaders meet Sharad Pawar on his birthday

Maharashtra Dy CM Ajit Pawar, NCP leaders meet Sharad Pawar on his birthday

Ajit Pawar was accompanied by his party colleagues Rajya Sabha MP Praful Patel, Lok Sabha MP Sunil Tatkare, and Chhagan Bhujbal

12 December,2024 11:02 AM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
Schools to remain closed in 11 districts of Tamil Nadu over heavy rains forecast

Schools to remain closed in 11 districts of Tamil Nadu over heavy rains forecast

According to the weather department's latest release, Thoothukudi, Tenkasi, and Theni districts are likely to face light rains

12 December,2024 10:55 AM IST | Chennai | mid-day online correspondent
Maharashtra CM Fadnavis meets President Murmu, Vice President Dhankhar

Maharashtra CM Fadnavis meets President Murmu, Vice President Dhankhar

Earlier on Thursday, Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis assumed office after taking oath as the Chief Minister for the third time

12 December,2024 10:22 AM IST | New Delhi | ANI
Annamalai slams DMK and Congress claims, saying

Annamalai slams DMK and Congress claims, saying "Meeting Adani is not a sin"

Congress spokesperson Supriya Shrinate called the claims "baseless" and said that they were a diversion from the Adani controversy

12 December,2024 10:05 AM IST | Chennai | mid-day online correspondent
Mid-Day Top News at this hour: How BEST lost the streets and more

Mid-Day Top News at this hour: How BEST lost the streets 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

12 December,2024 10:04 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
 Delhi's air quality drops to 'poor' again as GRAP restrictions are relaxed

Delhi's air quality drops to 'poor' again as GRAP restrictions are relaxed

Delhi’s air quality has dropped to the 'poor' category with an AQI of 259. However, following improvement, GRAP restrictions have been relaxed to Stage II.

12 December,2024 09:36 AM IST | New Delhi
Indian man who returned from war-torn Syria shares chilling details

    Indian man who returned from war-torn Syria shares chilling details

    The Government of India has successfully evacuated 75 Indian nationals from Syria due to the recent unrest in the country. This evacuation was carried out with coordination between the Indian embassies in Damascus and Beirut, after carefully assessing the security situation and responding to requests from Indian citizens in Syria. One of the evacuees, Ravi Bhushan, shared his terrifying experience after being brought back to safety. Speaking to ANI, he described the alarming conditions he faced in Syria. The evacuation aimed to ensure the safety and well-being of Indian citizens caught in the crisis, as the situation in the country worsened, and the government worked to bring them home amidst growing concerns.

    12 December,2024 05:40 PM IST
    'Foreign powers should not take advantage of fissures in Syrian society'

    'Foreign powers should not take advantage of fissures in Syrian society'

    The complex situation in Syria can only be resolved definitively through an inclusive, Syrian-led political process as affirmed in the UN Security Council Resolution 2254

    12 December,2024 11:21 AM IST | Singapore | PTI

    UN General Assembly demands ceasefire in Gaza

    The votes culminated two days of speeches overwhelmingly calling for an end to the 14-month war between Israel and the militant Hamas group.

    12 December,2024 11:19 AM IST | United Nations | AP

    WhatsApp, Instagram, Facebook restored after outages

    Meta on late Wednesday night confirmed that a technical issue is "impacting some users' ability" globally to access its suite of applications: WhatsApp, Instagram, and Facebook

    12 December,2024 09:07 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
    Over 30 lakh devotees make pilgrimage to Badrinath and Kedarnath in 2024: Report

    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

    Gurunanak Jayanti brings light and devotion to Mumbai's gurudwaras

    Mumbai marks Guru Nanak’s birth anniversary with celebrations highlighting his teachings on unity, service, and compassion.

    16 November,2024 02:07 PM IST | Mumbai | Anisha Shrivastava

    Varanasi: Large crowds gather at Dashashwamedh Ghat for 'Ganga Mahotsav 2024'

    Large crowds gathered at Varanasi's Dashashwamedh Ghat for the ongoing Ganga Mahotsav 2024, where cultural performances, including a Kathak dance by Yasmin Singh, added to the vibrant atmosphere. The festival celebrates the spiritual significance of the Ganges and attracts visitors from around the world

    13 November,2024 09:59 AM IST | Varanasi
    Protecting our biodiversity is the need of the hour

    Protecting our biodiversity is the need of the hour

    An environmentalist told this paper that a team found that the 600-metre road between 30 acres of mangroves and the wetland will lead to environmental destruction.

    11 December,2024 06:37 AM IST | Mumbai | The Editorial
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    09 December,2024 08:24 AM IST | Mumbai | Ajaz Ashraf
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