When the matter came up for hearing before a division bench of Chief Justice Nitin Jamdar and Justice Basant Balaji on June 3, the court directed the government to file an affidavit regarding the state's stand in respect of its earlier position that it was contemplating to enact a law on the subject
20 June,2025 02:52 PM IST | PTIKerala Ministers R Bindu and V Sivankutty have condemned Union Minister Amit Shah's reported comments against English, calling his views "restrictive and narrow-minded." Bindu, the Higher Education Minister, stressed that English is vital for global communication and online interaction, and discouraging its learning would limit children's growth
20 June,2025 02:34 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentA London-bound Air India flight AI-171 carrying 242 passengers and crew members crashed in Ahmedabad on June 12. All but one on board the plane died along with nearly 29 on the ground when the aircraft smashed into a medical complex in Meghaninagar area of the city shortly after its take-off
20 June,2025 02:23 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentPM Modi inaugurated the new Vaishali-Deoria railway line project, built at a cost of over Rs 400 crore. He also flagged off the Vande Bharat Express between Patliputra and Gorakhpur via Muzaffarpur and Bettiah
20 June,2025 02:02 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentThe hotel manager of the hotel where Raja Raghuvanshi and Sonam Raghuvanshi had kept their luggage during their search for a hotel room has shared the CCTV footage with the Police. The manager said that Raja Raghuvanshi and Sonam Raghuvanshi had kept their luggage during their search for a hotel room
20 June,2025 01:56 PM IST | ANIPM Modi has reached Bihar on June 20, 2025, in a style that has become characteristic of his visits. PM Modi on Friday reached the venue of his function in Siwan district in an open vehicle. His visit to Bihar focuses on the stronghold of BJP in the upcoming Bihar Assembly Elections.
20 June,2025 01:55 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentThe Prime Minister received a ceremonial welcome upon his arrival in Croatia. This is the first visit by an Indian Prime Minister to Croatia, signifying an important milestone in the bilateral relationship and opening new avenues for cooperation in areas of mutual interest
20 June,2025 01:52 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentThe Calcutta High Court has temporarily blocked the West Bengal government's scheme to pay monetary support of Rs 25,000 for Group C and Rs 20,000 for Group D, to non-teaching staff who lost their jobs due to a Supreme Court ruling that found their hiring process flawed. This restraint is in effect until at least 26th September
20 June,2025 01:50 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentDevendra Fadnavis also hailed Prime Minister Narendra Modi and said that in the Amrit Mahotsav of independence, PM Modi clearly mentioned the stories related to the country's tribal heroes and what they have brought to the nation
20 June,2025 01:44 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentThe summons come after an FIR was registered by the ACB on April 30 based on allegations of financial irregularities to the tune of Rs 2,000 crore in the construction of over 12,000 classrooms or semi-permanent structures in Delhi government schools
20 June,2025 01:06 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentThe BJP's National General Secretary, Tarun Chugh, has criticised the Karnataka government's plan to give Muslims a fifteen per cent reservation in housing schemes. He calls this decision "unconstitutional and illegal," accusing the ruling Congress party of trying to win votes by favouring one religious group at the expense of others
20 June,2025 12:49 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentThe White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said that US President Donald Trump will decide within the next two weeks whether the United States will join Israel in its ongoing war with Iran, citing a continued possibility of diplomatic engagement with Tehran.
20 June,2025 12:30 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentPresident 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 | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondentIn 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 | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentAir 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 | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondentStay 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 | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentAccording 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 | Jaipur | ANIAccording 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 | Nahan | PTIThe 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 | New Delhi | AgenciesSpeaking 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 | Thiruvananthapuram | AgenciesThe 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
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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
Taiwan will clear nearly 200 hectares of illegal oyster racks from waters between Kinmen County and Xiamen, China. The Executive Yuan announced on Thursday that Chinese fishers will not be allowed into Taiwan's waters to remove them
20 June,2025 12:15 PM IST | Taipei | mid-day online correspondentThe 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
Zelenskyy has repeatedly called for a meeting with Putin, stating that he alone can resolve pressing bilateral issues, including disputes over territory
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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
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
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