The incident occurred in the rural area of Praia Grande, located in the state of Santa Catarina, a region well known for its scenic balloon rides over stunning canyon landscapes
22 June,2025 03:20 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentTrump announced that Secretary of Defence, Pete Hegseth and the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Air Force General Dan Caine will hold a press conference on Sunday (US local time) at the Pentagon
22 June,2025 02:20 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentThe US struck three sites in Iran early Sunday with the aim of destroying the country's nuclear programme. The sites attacked were Fordow, Natanz, and Esfahan
22 June,2025 02:09 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentFour occupants of the car who were transporting the drug, valued at Rs 12 lakh, were taken into custody. They have been booked under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act
22 June,2025 01:52 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentIn his first official reaction to US strikes, Araghchi stated that Tehran reserves all options to defend its sovereignty, interests, and people.
22 June,2025 12:46 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentAjit Pawar is among the 90 candidates, contesting the poll under the banner of different panels and not on party tickets, for the 21-member board of directors of the sugar mill located in Baramati
22 June,2025 12:33 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentThe facility was set up in early 2024 under the leadership of Mukhiya Babita Kumari, after it was found that nearly 190 of the 1,269 toilets built under the Swachh Bharat Mission-Grameen had fallen into disrepair
22 June,2025 12:23 PM IST | AgenciesWith the Artists’ Centre shifting from Rampart Row to the Army & Navy Building, we deep-dive into the history of this landmark edifice
22 June,2025 12:15 PM IST | Meher MarfatiaAuthorities said the accused provided food, shelter and other support to the militants, who went on to target tourists based on their religious identity, making the incident one of the most heinous in recent years
22 June,2025 12:01 PM IST | Diwakar SharmaStay informed with the latest developments in the nation, Mumbai, entertainment, sports, and more. Let's dive into the headlines shaping our world today
22 June,2025 11:46 AM IST | mid-day online correspondentSharing the visuals on X, Eknath Shinde recalled the Kargil War of 1999 and stated that the Sarhad Shauryathon is a tribute to the brave soldiers who sacrificed their lives for the nation
22 June,2025 11:08 AM IST | mid-day online correspondentIt’s never easy for someone used to going to bat at the start of the innings to wait. That said, with Gill’s organised technique and wide range of shots, he is best suited for the number where he can stabilise the innings if a couple of wickets fall early
22 June,2025 09:03 AM IST | Sunil GavaskarDuring the conversation, he spoke at length about deepening of ties with countries in India's neighbourhood, and increase in reach out to the Gulf nations, in the last 11 years under Prime Minister Narendra Modi, as also deepening of ties with the ASEAN and Indo-Pacific region
22 June,2025 08:44 AM IST | New Delhi | PTIAt least 20 fire tenders were pressed into service to douse the blaze that erupted in the paint-manufacturing units in Bamunmora area under Kadambagachi panchayat
22 June,2025 08:41 AM IST | Kolkata | PTIDistrict Emergency Office sources said that though the water level of Subarnarekha at Rajghat was receding, it still remained at 11.9 metres against the danger mark of 10.36 metres.
22 June,2025 08:27 AM IST | Balasore | AgenciesActing on a tip-off, police uncovered a large-scale operation producing counterfeit cigarettes of reputed brands, including Gold Flake, using state-of-the-art machinery and raw materials
22 June,2025 12:10 AM IST | Patna | IANSA team of Gururgam police’s crime unit on June 16 arrested a drug smuggler, identified as Nepal national Bimal Pahadi, from Sector 39, they said, adding that 1.60 kg of Sulpha and 116 grams of cocaine were recovered from him
22 June,2025 12:03 AM IST | Gurugram | PTIThe Alandi town in Pune district of Maharashtra, which houses a temple of poet-saint Dnyaneshwar, is one of the places from which processions of 'warkaris' or pilgrims set out for the Vitthal temple in Pandharpur every year
21 June,2025 11:46 PM IST | Pune | mid-day online correspondentAn IndiGo spokesperson explained that it is standard procedure for pilots to declare a 'Fuel Mayday' when requesting an emergency landing due to low fuel levels
21 June,2025 11:43 PM IST | Bengaluru | IANSKerala Finance Minister K.N. Balagopal announced on Saturday that June welfare pensions have begun, but it will take time for all 62 lakh beneficiaries to receive funds. He dismissed as "baseless" the KPCC chief's claim of non-payment allegations
21 June,2025 10:19 PM IST | Thiruvananthapuram | mid-day online correspondentMore than 800 Indian nationals have returned home from Iran under Operation Sindhu. They were Evacuated due to intensifying Iran-Israel conflict, groups including students arrived in Delhi from Friday evening to Saturday morning, the MEA announced
21 June,2025 09:34 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondentADVERTISEMENT
The United States has launched targeted airstrikes on three of Iran’s most critical nuclear sites, Fordo, Natanz, and Isfahan – in a dramatic escalation of the ongoing Middle East conflict. President Donald Trump is expected to propose a diplomatic off-ramp to avoid further conflict, even as the United Nations expresses deep concern over the growing instability. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu praised the U.S. for its decisive show of strength, calling the strike a major blow to Iran’s military infrastructure.
The decision to directly involve the US comes after more than a week of strikes by Israel on Iran that have moved to systematically eradicate the country's air defences and offensive missile capabilities, while damaging its nuclear enrichment facilities
22 June,2025 08:45 AM IST | Washington | APThe strike, part of a broader conflict between Iran and Israel, has marked the US's entry into the war with Iran. Earlier, Trump stated that the US has launched an attack on three nuclear sites in Iran
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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 correspondentIn 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
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
If deputy CM speaks up against three-language policy introduced by his own government, it will cause the Mahayuti alliance to crack; but if he stays mum, he risks alienating Sena’s core base of Marathi speakers
21 June,2025 08:22 AM IST | Mumbai | Sanjeev ShivadekarADVERTISEMENT