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After Typhoon Kalmaegi, Philippines now braces for Super Typhoon Fung-Wong

After Typhoon Kalmaegi, Philippines now awaits Super Typhoon Fung-Wong’s landfall, authorities in the Philippines have evacuated thousands from Catanduanes and nearby provinces. The storm, packing winds of up to 250 kph, is expected to cause severe flooding, storm surges, and destructive winds across Luzon and eastern coastal areas

09 November,2025 11:57 AM IST | mid-day online correspondent
India News

'Rahul Gandhi misleading people with 'vote theft' allegations': UP Minister

Uttar Pradesh Minister Jaiveer Singh accused Congress MP Rahul Gandhi of spreading false propaganda over his vote theft allegations, dismissing them as baseless. Singh asserted that the NDA is set to form the government in Bihar as counting trends show a clear lead for the alliance

09 November,2025 10:37 AM IST | ANI
Opinion

Fierce determination was the hallmark of India’s campaign

Despite losing matches they should have won in the league stage, Harmanpreet Kaur & Co learnt from their errors and when a similar situation came through in the knockouts, they were ready for it and didn’t make the same mistakes

09 November,2025 10:36 AM IST | Sunil Gavaskar
India News

Bengaluru Rapido rider booked for touching woman passenger’s legs

A Rapido bike taxi rider in Bengaluru has been booked for allegedly trying to grab a woman passenger’s legs during a ride on Thursday afternoon. The incident took place around 4 pm, following which the woman approached the Wilson Garden Police, who have registered an FIR and launched an investigation

09 November,2025 10:35 AM IST | Agencies
World News

From logo-filled wedding suits to a sheep ring-bearer: quirky love stories

A French man funded his wedding by selling ad space on his suit, raising $10,000 from startup logos, while a British couple tied the knot with a disabled sheep as their ring-bearer. Meanwhile, Gen Z is calling Facebook Dating the “most elite” app, proving love finds the quirkiest ways to bloom

09 November,2025 09:49 AM IST | A Correspondent
India News

PM Modi slams RJD-led opposition in Bihar, says people reject ‘katta raj’ politi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi accused the RJD-led opposition of promoting fear-based politics in Bihar, saying voters rejected the “katta raj” era. Addressing rallies in Sitamarhi and Purnea, he said Bihar now needs youth focused on startups, while Congress chief Kharge dismissed NDA victory claims

09 November,2025 09:46 AM IST | Agencies
World News

Pakistan-Afghan Taliban peace talks collapse amid deadlock

Peace talks between Pakistan and the Afghan Taliban ended without progress as both sides failed to reach an agreement on tackling cross-border terrorism. Pakistan demanded firm action against TTP militants using Afghan soil, while Kabul refused to provide a written commitment

09 November,2025 09:43 AM IST | Agencies
World News

Colombian artist shares photos of Pablo Escobars hippos

Colombian photographer Edgar Jimenez, who once worked with Pablo Escobar, showcased his portrait “Adam and Eve” featuring two of Escobar’s hippopotamuses. Displayed in the exhibition “Microdoses to Tame the Inner Hippopotamus,” the artwork explores political and cultural symbolism

09 November,2025 09:41 AM IST | Agencies
World News

Egypt discovers new natural gas field in Western Desert’s Badr-15 area

Egypt’s Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources has announced a new natural gas discovery in the Badr-15 area of the Western Desert. The site produces 16 million cubic feet of gas daily and is expected to add 15 billion cubic feet to Egypt’s reserves from the Lower Bahariya reservoir

09 November,2025 09:38 AM IST | ANI
World News

Pakistan-Afghanistan peace talks in Istanbul fail amid rising border tensions

Peace talks between Pakistan and Afghanistan in Istanbul ended without an agreement as both sides traded blame. The breakdown comes amid deadly border clashes and mutual accusations over cross-border attacks, threatening a fragile ceasefire brokered by Qatar on October 19

09 November,2025 09:32 AM IST | AP
World News

US govt shutdown forces some overseas bases to stop paying workers

The longest US government shutdown has left thousands of European workers at American military bases unpaid for nearly six weeks. While Germany stepped in to cover salaries, employees in Italy and Portugal continue to struggle as the funding gridlock in Washington shows no sign of easing

09 November,2025 09:30 AM IST | AP
World News

How Bollywood spice helped Mamdani win

Zohran Mamdani’s vivid blue and orange campaign posters, inspired by Bollywood aesthetics, captured New York City’s attention during his historic mayoral run. As NYC’s first Muslim and South Asian mayor, Mamdani’s design choices reflected the city’s diverse cultural identity and grassroots spirit

09 November,2025 09:28 AM IST | Agencies
Bihar elections 2025: VVPAT slips found on roadside; FIR filed

Bihar elections 2025: VVPAT slips found on roadside; FIR filed

A Bihar election officer was suspended after VVPAT slips from a mock poll were found scattered on a roadside in Samastipur. The Election Commission assured polling integrity remains intact and ordered an inquiry while registering a case against the assistant returning officer

09 November,2025 09:24 AM IST | Bihar | Agencies
Sale deed of government land in Pune should not have been executed: Ajit Pawar

Sale deed of government land in Pune should not have been executed: Ajit Pawar

Pawar, who heads the Nationalist Congress Party and holds the finance portfolio in the state, made the remarks two days after questions were raised over the alleged illegal sale of 40 acres of land in Pune’s upscale Mundhwa area for Rs 300 crore to a company in which his son Parth is a partner

08 November,2025 09:41 PM IST | Pune | mid-day online correspondent
Clandestine nuclear activities are in keeping with Pak's history: India

Clandestine nuclear activities are in keeping with Pak's history: India

Last week, Trump named Pakistan among the countries testing nuclear weapons. The US president said this to justify his administration's plans to resume testing of the US's own nuclear assets after a gap of over three decades

08 November,2025 09:15 PM IST | New Delhi | PTI
Nine held for running 'fake' job racket; accused posed as airline recruiters

Nine held for running 'fake' job racket; accused posed as airline recruiters

The gang had set up a fake call centre at Tilak Nagar, from where they contacted job seekers through online advertisements. The accused used to target unemployed youngsters looking for jobs online. The victims were induced to make payments ranging between Rs 2,500 and Rs 15,000

08 November,2025 08:22 PM IST | New Delhi | PTI
Winter session of Parliament from Dec 1 to 19; Opposition unhappy

Winter session of Parliament from Dec 1 to 19; Opposition unhappy

The three-week session will have 15 sittings in all and is expected to be stormy as it comes in the midst of the Election Commission's Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in 12 states and Union Territories, an exercise against which several Opposition parties have raised objections

08 November,2025 07:02 PM IST | New Delhi | PTI
Massive fire near Rithala Metro Station Delhi engulfs shanties; one dead

Massive fire near Rithala Metro Station Delhi engulfs shanties; one dead

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said the fire that erupted late Friday evening was brought fully under control by deploying adequate teams and those affected in the incident were being provided relief

08 November,2025 06:43 PM IST | New Delhi | PTI
Himachal woman succumbs five days after rape attempt by 14-year-old boy

Himachal woman succumbs five days after rape attempt by 14-year-old boy

A 40-year-old woman died after fighting for five days for life in a hospital while resisting a rape attempt by a minor. According to police, the woman was cutting grass in a nearby field when the boy attempted to rape her. During questioning, the accused confessed to his crime

08 November,2025 05:57 PM IST | Hamirpur (HP) | PTI
Bihar: Amit Shah, Nitish Kumar lay foundation stone for Sita Mata Temple

Bihar: Amit Shah, Nitish Kumar lay foundation stone for Sita Mata Temple

Earlier, Union Home Minister Amit Shah targeted Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for starting 'Ghushpaithia Bachao Yatra' while addressing a public meeting during the election rally

08 November,2025 05:52 PM IST | Bihar | ANI
'RJD-led oppn, if voted to power, will put 'katta' on people's heads in Bihar'

'RJD-led oppn, if voted to power, will put 'katta' on people's heads in Bihar'

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, addressing rallies in Sitamarhi and Bettiah, claimed that if voted to power, the RJD-led opposition would run Bihar with fear and misgovernance, while the NDA would focus on start-ups, education, and women’s empowerment.

08 November,2025 05:27 PM IST | Bihar | PTI
U.S. Forces SINKS Another Narco Vessel in Caribbean | 3 Killed

    U.S. Forces SINKS Another Narco Vessel in Caribbean | 3 Killed

    The U.S. has carried out another lethal maritime strike in the Caribbean, sinking a vessel alleged to be linked to narcotics trafficking networks. According to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, three individuals were killed in the operation, bringing the reported death toll from recent maritime interdictions to nearly 70. The U.S. has now destroyed at least 18 vessels across the Caribbean and Pacific theaters in a rapidly expanding military campaign. However, growing concerns are being raised by legal experts and human rights analysts who argue these strikes may be occurring without transparent evidence, judicial oversight or formal combat classification. WATCH

    07 November,2025 10:13 PM IST
    IDF says two Hezbollah-linked terrorists killed in Lebanon’s Chebaa area

    IDF says two Hezbollah-linked terrorists killed in Lebanon’s Chebaa area

    The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) announced that two members of the Lebanese Resistance Brigades, linked to Hezbollah, were killed in Lebanon’s Chebaa area. The militants were reportedly involved in smuggling weapons for Hezbollah in violation of Israel-Lebanon understandings

    09 November,2025 09:26 AM IST | Tel Aviv | ANI

    Displaced families in Kabul struggle for survival as winter nears

    Many of the displaced said they have no land and cannot afford to rent houses. They urged the Islamic Emirate to take immediate steps to address their plight

    08 November,2025 06:19 PM IST | Kabul | ANI

    Five Indian nationals kidnapped by gunmen in Mali amid rising unrest

    The workers were kidnapped Thursday by gunmen near Kobri, in western Mali, the security source told AFP on condition of anonymity, saying they were employed by a company that is working on electrification projects

    08 November,2025 04:32 PM IST | Dakar | AFP
    CM opens Pune double-deck flyover

    CM opens Pune double-deck flyover

    Move to ease traffic congestion near Pune University, along Ganeshkhind Road

    20 August,2025 10:17 PM IST | Pune | Archana Dahiwal

    Happy Krishna Janmashtami: Messages and Wishes to share with family

    Janmashtami, which commemorates the birth of Lord Krishna, on the occasion, here are some of the best messages and wishes you can share this Janmashtami with your family and friends-

    05 August,2025 11:36 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
    Bomb scare on Mumbai-bound plane at Kolkata airport, passenger detained

    Bomb scare on Mumbai-bound plane at Kolkata airport, passenger detained

    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 correspondent
    Thank you for the music magic ‘Ms Jini’

    Thank you for the music magic ‘Ms Jini’

    Teacher extraordinaire, Jini Dinshaw offered generations of musicians a platform with the Bombay Chamber Orchestra which she founded — and survives as the city’s longest-running Western classical music ensemble

    09 November,2025 07:15 AM IST | Mumbai | Meher Marfatia
    07 November,2025 06:37 AM IST | Mumbai | Rosalyn D'mello
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