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25 injured in Jalna district after winds bring down mandap at religious event

Thirteen persons have sustained serious wounds and are being treated at Jalna district hospital, while the remaining twelve are admitted to the rural health centre in Hasnabad, an official informed

20 April,2025 10:08 PM IST | PTI
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11 vehicles gutted in MSRTC workshop campus fire in Nashik

Fire Brigade sources said the vehicles seized by the Regional Transport Office (RTO) were parked on the premises of the Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC) workshop

20 April,2025 09:53 PM IST | PTI
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Incorrect to say Hindi is being imposed: Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis

While speaking to the media, Fadnavis said, "I am often surprised that while we oppose an Indian language like Hindi, we praise and carry English on our shoulders. I find it curious why Indian languages feel distant to us while English feels closer"

20 April,2025 09:44 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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Will join BJP for the sake of development, says former Congress MLA from Pune

Addressing a rally in Bhor, he said it was the wish of his supporters, who feel that aligning with the ruling party is the only option to usher in growth in the constituency. He had tendered his resignation to the state Congress chief Harshwardhan Sapkal on Saturday

20 April,2025 09:09 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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Indian Air Force participates in multinational air combat exercise hosted by UAE

The primary objective of Desert Flag-10 is to conduct complex and diverse fighter engagements, promoting the exchange of operational knowledge and best practices. The exercise allows participants to sharpen their air combat capabilities in a realistic multinational environment

20 April,2025 06:59 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar Divisional Commissioner inspects pipeline work

Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar Divisional Commissioner Dilip Gawade reviewed work of the incomplete jackwell at the dam, installation of valves at eight locations as well as placing 2,500 millimetre diameter pipes at 10 places

20 April,2025 05:05 PM IST | PTI
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Pakistan's Hindu minister attacked in Sindh by protesters opposing govt's canal

Kheal Das Kohistani, state minister for religious affairs in Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif-led government, was driving through the Thatta district of the province on Saturday when his motorcade was pelted with tomatoes and potatoes

20 April,2025 03:52 PM IST | PTI
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Jammu-Kashmir CM Omar Abdullah expresses anguish over landslide, flash floods

Heavy rainfall on Sunday triggered landslides in Jammu and Kashmir's Ramban district, leading to the complete closure of the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway (NH-44) and damage to several houses

20 April,2025 03:51 PM IST | ANI
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Amid scorching summer heat, water scarcity hits tribal-dominated Nandurbar

Women in the area said that they are forced to find water for themselves and their families by travelling multiple kilometres. One woman said that she is forced to walk for 7-8 kilometres in the scorching heat, without any paved roads or access to a vehicle

20 April,2025 03:29 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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Heavy rains trigger landslides in Ramban, Jammu-Srinagar National Highway shut

Authorities have advised commuters to avoid the route until weather conditions improve and clearance operations are completed

20 April,2025 02:49 PM IST | ANI
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Mid-Day Top News: Flash flood hits Ramban village after heavy rain 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

20 April,2025 02:15 PM IST
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Three alleged narco smugglers held with heroin-like substance in J-K

A case has been registered at Police Station Rehambal under sections 8, 21, 22, and 29 of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act.

20 April,2025 01:48 PM IST | ANI
Agartala: Three Bangladeshi nationals held for illegal entry

Agartala: Three Bangladeshi nationals held for illegal entry

Authorities suspect their movement was part of a broader human trafficking or illegal immigration network.

20 April,2025 01:47 PM IST | Tripura | ANI
Congress to launch nationwide 'Save Constitution' campaign on April 25

Congress to launch nationwide 'Save Constitution' campaign on April 25

"This is not a legal issue, but a political issue smacking of political vendetta, politics of persecution, intimidation and fear mongering", he observed.

20 April,2025 01:46 PM IST | New Delhi | ANI
Murshidabad violence: One more arrested in connection with murder of father-son

Murshidabad violence: One more arrested in connection with murder of father-son

Earlier in the day, BJP leader Dilip Ghosh expressed his gratitude to the West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose for visiting the violence-affected Murshidabad area. However, he sharply criticised Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's handling of the situation, accusing her government of negligence and inaction

20 April,2025 01:26 PM IST | West Bengal | ANI
Cong leader Sapkal claims farmer couple committed suicide; targets govt policies

Cong leader Sapkal claims farmer couple committed suicide; targets govt policies

Due to the falling prices of agricultural products, the debt burden on farmers is increasing. In addition, the false promise of farm loan waiver has made the indebted farmers even more disappointed, Sapkal further claimed in a post on X on Saturday night

20 April,2025 12:37 PM IST | Mumbai | PTI
‘Waqf by user’ raked up to create dispute: Cong

‘Waqf by user’ raked up to create dispute: Cong

Congress chief says he is happy that the Supreme Court has given importance to points raised by the Opposition

20 April,2025 07:45 AM IST | New Delhi | Agencies
Nitish institutionalised corruption in Bihar, says Tejashwi Yadav

Nitish institutionalised corruption in Bihar, says Tejashwi Yadav

It also alleged that the NDA government in Bihar was responsible for “financial anarchy” in the state. The ruling JD(U), however, termed the allegations “baseless”

20 April,2025 07:45 AM IST | Patna | Agencies
Kerala govt to publish diary entries  of first grade students as a book

Kerala govt to publish diary entries of first grade students as a book

These diary entries are now set to be published as a book.

20 April,2025 07:45 AM IST | Thiruvananthapuram | Agencies
Delhi CM Rekha Gupta orders probe into Mustafabad building collapse

Delhi CM Rekha Gupta orders probe into Mustafabad building collapse

A four-storey building collapsed in Shakti Vihar, Mustafabad around 3 am. Police said around 22 people were trapped when the building came down but 14 people were later brought out and taken to GTB Hospital, where doctors declared four of them brought dead

19 April,2025 10:08 PM IST | New Delhi | PTI
Four Maoists linked to C-60 Commando killing held in Maharashtra's Gadchiroli

Four Maoists linked to C-60 Commando killing held in Maharashtra's Gadchiroli

A joint anti-Maoist operation was carried out in the Palli forest area under the Tadgaon Police Station jurisdiction in the Bhamragad sub-division of Gadchiroli, the police said

19 April,2025 05:55 PM IST | Gadchiroli (Maharashtra) | mid-day online correspondent
WAQF Amendment Bill 2025: What is the controversy all about?

    WAQF Amendment Bill 2025: What is the controversy all about?

    The WAQF Amendment Bill 2025 - rebranded as UMEED ‘Unified Management Empowerment Efficiency and Development’ recently got passed in the Parliament after hours of debate. UMEED amends the WAQF Act that governs the management of properties donated by Muslims. The Waqf Board regulates and manages properties dedicated to religious and charitable purposes in India. The WAQF Act 1995 has long governed religious endowments in India. However, UMEED proposes big changes to the Waqf Act. What’s new? What’s controversial? Why is this bill being opposed? Take a look.

    05 April,2025 07:47 PM IST
    Pakistan, Afghanistan agree to prevent terrorist attacks across borders

    Pakistan, Afghanistan agree to prevent terrorist attacks across borders

    FM Dar thanked the Afghan side for hosting Pakistan and extended an invitation for them to visit Islamabad.

    20 April,2025 01:47 PM IST | Kabul | ANI

    Trump admin asks Supreme Court to permit deportations under alternative laws

    The Supreme Court's order did not distinguish between deportations under the Alien Enemies Act and other laws, CNN reported.

    20 April,2025 01:46 PM IST | Washington | ANI

    From dough to Dior

    Meet Christiano Wennmann, a regular pizza maker in New York’s Scarr’s Pizzeria, whose chance encounter led him to walk the runways of big fashion events

    20 April,2025 07:42 AM IST | Mumbai | 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
    Secrets of goddesses and trees

    Secrets of goddesses and trees

    There are other influences (pre-Aryan tribal, Jain, Hindu, Islamic) that can be seen in Chamundeshwari temple of Mysore kings.

    20 April,2025 07:52 AM IST | Mumbai | Devdutt Pattanaik
    20 April,2025 07:49 AM IST | Mumbai | Dr Mazda Turel
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