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Donald Trump says countries that buy Venezuelan oil will face 25 per cent tariff

In a Truth Social post, Trump said Venezuela has been 'very hostile' to Washington and countries purchasing oil from it will be forced to pay the tariff on all their trade to the US starting April 2

25 March,2025 12:54 AM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha see adjournments as BJP raises Shivakumar's remarks

Earlier on Monday, ruckus erupted in Rajya Sabha over the Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister's remarks with BJP leaders alleging that he had talked of 'changing the Constitution'

25 March,2025 12:33 AM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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Carbine magazines, grenades seized as forces intensify anti-terror ops in Kathua

The operation, personally led by Director General of Police Nalin Prabhat, was launched on Sunday evening in the Hiranagar sector. It was intensified with additional deployment of commandos, drones and sniffer dogs on Monday morning

25 March,2025 12:09 AM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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Centre notifies 24 per cent hike in salaries for MPs

However, some parliamentarians appeared dissatisfied with the salary hike and instead sought an increase in the MP Local Area Development Fund

24 March,2025 11:49 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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Andhra Pradesh govt asked to pay Rs 70-lakh compensation to landowners

Observing that 'the purpose of law is the advancement of justice', the top court was critical of the non-serious approach of state authorities in responding to the legal notices issued to them by private persons in land disputes

24 March,2025 11:24 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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Odisha: Decomposed body of 17-yr-old girl found, family alleges rape, murder

One person has been arrested on the charge of murdering the girl, police said

24 March,2025 11:17 PM IST | PTI
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Odisha: 2 sisters die after eating special 'sattu'

The incident happened in Tulasi Nagar in Ramgiri village in R Udaygiri block on Sunday

24 March,2025 11:10 PM IST | PTI
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High airfare plaints: Airlines refuse to share data; DGCA examining issue

In the first week of January, the first meeting between DGCA and Federation of Indian Airlines was held over data sharing. On March 3, DGCA held another meeting with airlines, requesting them to share fare data

24 March,2025 11:06 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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Cheetah, cubs pelted with stones in Madhya Pradesh village

Videos on social media purported to show the cheetahs near an under-construction railway bridge while several villagers, armed with sticks, stand at a distance

24 March,2025 11:01 PM IST | PTI
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Govt to establish 'Archives Bhavan,' cultural center, and museum: Shelar

The Maharashtra Archives Bhavan will come up on a 6,691 square metre plot in Bandra East, Maharashtra minister Ashish Shelar said

24 March,2025 10:51 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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Thane: Mother-son duo held for murdering 5-year-old girl

On Monday Police arrested a 46-year-old woman and her son for allegedly branding a five-year-old girl with an object and attacking her, leading to her death

24 March,2025 10:37 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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Maharashtra witnessed over 800 incidents of communal tension: Cops

Since January 2025, Maharashtra has witnessed 823 incidents of communal unrest, including the violence in the recent Nagpur violence

24 March,2025 10:05 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
Lawyer stabbed to death in Hyderabad; police launch investigations

Lawyer stabbed to death in Hyderabad; police launch investigations

The victim was rushed to the hospital but succumbed to his injuries during treatment, police said

24 March,2025 10:04 PM IST | Hyderabad | mid-day online correspondent
CBSE curriculum to be fully implemented up to Class XII by 2028: Bhuse

CBSE curriculum to be fully implemented up to Class XII by 2028: Bhuse

Making a statement in both houses of the state legislature, Dada Bhuse said that the new curriculum will come into force for standard one from 2025 and cover all the classes till 12th in 2028

24 March,2025 10:04 PM IST | Maharashtra | mid-day online correspondent
Forest land more than Delhi's total area diverted for development: Govt data

Forest land more than Delhi's total area diverted for development: Govt data

According to government data, India has diverted 1,734 square kilometers of forest land for development activities over the past decade—a figure significantly exceeding the total geographical area of Delhi

24 March,2025 10:03 PM IST | India | mid-day online correspondent
Nagpur violence: House of 'mastermind' demolished

Nagpur violence: House of 'mastermind' demolished

Hours after the demolition began in the morning, the Nagpur Bench of the Bombay High Court intervened, issuing a stay on the demolitions and criticising the administration for its "high-handedness"

24 March,2025 09:27 PM IST | Nagpur | mid-day online correspondent
Rajasthan: 23-year-old man kills self after altercation with wife

Rajasthan: 23-year-old man kills self after altercation with wife

A 23-year-old man allegedly ended life by jumping before a moving train on Delhi-Mumbai railway line in front of his wife over an altercation on Monday

24 March,2025 09:27 PM IST | Rajasthan | mid-day online correspondent
VARUNA 2025: Indian Navy's bilateral naval exercise concludes

VARUNA 2025: Indian Navy's bilateral naval exercise concludes

The exercise was conducted in the waters of the Indian Ocean, focused on strengthening the operational coordination and tactical proficiency of both navies, an official statement said

24 March,2025 07:30 PM IST | Mumbai | A Correspondent
Kalyan Police bust prostitution ring at hotel, rescue four women

Kalyan Police bust prostitution ring at hotel, rescue four women

The rescue operation was carried out by the Anti-Human Trafficking Cell (AHTC) of the Thane Crime Branch in Lal Chowkie area on Sunday

24 March,2025 07:06 PM IST | Thane | mid-day online correspondent
Maharashtra passes resolution for Bharat Ratna to Jyotirao, Savitribai Phule

Maharashtra passes resolution for Bharat Ratna to Jyotirao, Savitribai Phule

On Monday the Maharashtra legislative assembly passed a unanimous resolution recommending that the Centre confer Bharat Ratna, the nation's highest civilian award, posthumously for social reformers Mahatma Jyotirao Phule and Savitribai Phule

24 March,2025 06:18 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Two doctors booked by after pregnant woman dies during delivery in Thane

Two doctors booked by after pregnant woman dies during delivery in Thane

The 26-year-old woman was admitted to the facility run by the Kalyan Dombivli Municipal Corporation (KDMC) on February 11

24 March,2025 06:17 PM IST | Thane | mid-day online correspondent
 Saurabh Rajput Murder Case: Accused Muskan Rastogi’s parents reveal details

    Saurabh Rajput Murder Case: Accused Muskan Rastogi’s parents reveal details

    While the ongoing investigations reveal details about Saurabh Rajput’s gruesome murder, accused Muskan's mother Kavita made an emotional appeal to the said, " I want to tell all the children out there that never hide anything from your parents. My child has committed a big mistake. I used to ask her continuously what the problem was, but she kept losing weight; she had lost 10 kg in 2 years. She hid a lot of things from us and that's why she is in jail today. We have no idea if she was brainwashed or did drugs...had she shared something with us, she wouldn't have been in this condition..."

    22 March,2025 06:26 PM IST
    7 killed after Moscow targets Ukraine in mass drone attack

    7 killed after Moscow targets Ukraine in mass drone attack

    Ukraine is planning to send technical teams to discuss the details of the partial ceasefire. Russia launched 147 drones across Ukraine

    24 March,2025 09:34 AM IST | Kyiv | Agencies

    Key Erdogan rival to be jailed, orders Turkish court

    His imprisonment is regarded as a political move to remove a major contender from the next presidential race, scheduled for 2028

    24 March,2025 09:32 AM IST | Istanbul | Agencies

    Hamas leader killed in Israel strike on southern Gaza Strip

    As per the report, during the operation, fighter jets struck several Hamas targets and terror infrastructure sites in the area. Meanwhile, the IDF also warned residents of Rafah’s Tel-Sultan neighbourhood to evacuate their homes on Sunday

    24 March,2025 09:28 AM IST | Tel Aviv | Agencies
    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
    Amma’s 98th birthday

    Amma’s 98th birthday

    On her birthday, Amma played Jheeni re jheeni on keyboards; the next day, she was playing Raag Yaman Kalyan on the new melodica

    23 March,2025 08:58 AM IST | Mumbai | Meenakshi Shedde
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    23 March,2025 07:38 AM IST | Mumbai | Devdutt Pattanaik
    23 March,2025 07:38 AM IST | Mumbai | Dr Mazda Turel
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