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Somalia boosts its anti-piracy patrols in the Gulf of Aden

The commander of the maritime force in the semiautonomous region of Puntland, Abdullahi Mohamed Ahmed said that patrols in the waters had doubled and were on a 24-hour rotation to deter pirates.

01 December,2023 06:07 AM IST | Agencies
World News

Russian strikes in eastern Ukraine bury families under rubble

The missiles struck three Donetsk cities—Pokrovsk, Novohrodivka and Myrnohrad—about 25-40 km from the frontline.

01 December,2023 06:05 AM IST | Agencies
World News

Protests in South Korea over dog meat

Recently, government officials agreed on a legislation that would ban the centuries-old practice

01 December,2023 06:03 AM IST | Agencies
World News

US diplomat Henry Kissinger dies

Decades later, his name still provoked impassioned debate over foreign policy landmarks long past.

01 December,2023 05:58 AM IST | Agencies
India News

Matter of concern: India on US charging Indian in plot to kill separatist

India has constituted a probe team to investigate allegations relating to the foiled plot to kill Gurpatwant Singh Pannun

01 December,2023 05:51 AM IST | Agencies
India News

India to procure 97 Tejas jets, 156 Prachand helicopters

DAC also approved proposal of IAF to upgrade Su-30 fighter fleet by state-run aerospace major HAL

01 December,2023 05:49 AM IST | Agencies
Opinion

The many places we call home

I feel a tremendous amount of tenderness nowadays when I think about where I came from and how the people there shaped my being and offered a sense of place and community

01 December,2023 04:38 AM IST | Rosalyn D'mello
Opinion

Threatening vandalism will not get people to toe the line

This is a simmering issue given that it has been going on for so long and has evoked substantial controversy in the past, too

01 December,2023 04:35 AM IST | The Editorial
India News

India, China agree to hold next round of military talks at the earliest

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said both sides decided to hold the next round of senior commanders' meeting at the earliest to achieve the "objective" and that it was agreed on the need to ensure a stable situation on the ground and avoid any untoward incident

30 November,2023 10:12 PM IST | PTI
India News

President Murmu to attend events in Nagpur on Friday and Saturday

Murmu will be the chief guest at the platinum jubilee celebrations of the Government Medical College and Hospital (GMCH) in the city on December 1, said the District Information Office

30 November,2023 07:58 PM IST | PTI
India News

Chhagan Bhujbal faces opposition from Maratha community in Nashik

Although Bhujbal met farmers at a few villages in the district, he had to cut short his visit to some other villages due to the stiff opposition by the Maratha community

30 November,2023 07:52 PM IST | ANI
India News

Exit polls predict edge for Cong in Telangana; advantage BJP in MP, Rajasthan

Pollsters also indicated that in Mizoram, Zoram People's Movement (ZPM) was locked in a close race with the Mizo National Front (MNF) with the Congress and the BJP lagging behind

30 November,2023 07:47 PM IST | PTI
Leaders should not play Marathas off against OBCs: BJP leader Narayan Rane

Leaders should not play Marathas off against OBCs: BJP leader Narayan Rane

Union minister Narayan Rane on Thursday said that political leaders should not pit the Marathas and Other Backward Classes (OBCs) against each other

30 November,2023 07:40 PM IST | Pune | mid-day online correspondent
Exit polls predict clear edge Cong in Chhattisgarh, BJP putting up strong fight

Exit polls predict clear edge Cong in Chhattisgarh, BJP putting up strong fight

While three polls predicted a clear victory of Congress, others said that the party was in the winning range. The Congress fought the election with Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel at the helm

30 November,2023 07:35 PM IST | New Delhi | ANI
India walked the talk when it comes to climate action: PM Modi

India walked the talk when it comes to climate action: PM Modi

As he heads to Dubai to attend the World Climate Action Summit, PM Modi said India has walked the talk when it comes to climate action while highlighting the importance India attached to the issue during its G20 presidency

30 November,2023 06:38 PM IST | New Delhi | PTI
Your prayers reached to God: Uttarakhand CM on tunnel rescue ops in Uttarkashi

Your prayers reached to God: Uttarakhand CM on tunnel rescue ops in Uttarkashi

Uttarakhand CM Dhami laid the foundation stone of various development schemes in Haldwani and participated in other organized programs

30 November,2023 06:24 PM IST | Nainital | mid-day online correspondent
Our country is built on love: Priyanka Gandhi Vadra

Our country is built on love: Priyanka Gandhi Vadra

All the 41 workers were rescued on Tuesday evening after 17 days of a multi-agency operation conducted by central and state governments

30 November,2023 06:09 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
Mamata Banerjee writes to PM Modi, seeks intervention for release of NHM funds

Mamata Banerjee writes to PM Modi, seeks intervention for release of NHM funds

The withholding of funds by the Center will deprive the poor of their health benefits, Mamata Banerjee said in her two-page letter to the prime minister

30 November,2023 06:01 PM IST | Kolkata | mid-day online correspondent
IMD issues orange alert for Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Karaikal

IMD issues orange alert for Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Karaikal

Heavy to very heavy rain is likely to occur at isolated places over Chennai, Chengalpattu, Kancheepuram and Tiruvallur districts of Tamil Nadu

30 November,2023 04:54 PM IST | Chennai | mid-day online correspondent
Rahul promises Rajasthan healthcare scheme across country if voted to power

Rahul promises Rajasthan healthcare scheme across country if voted to power

Rahul Gandhi highlighted the disparity in healthcare access, noting that those with financial means can access quality treatment in big hospitals, while those lacking financial resources face significant challenges when dealing with illnesses like cancer or heart disease

30 November,2023 04:45 PM IST | Wayanad | mid-day online correspondent
Man who shot dead daughter's father-in-law at wedding function near Noida held

Man who shot dead daughter's father-in-law at wedding function near Noida held

A man who allegedly shot dead his daughter's father-in-law at a wedding function near Noida in Uttar Pradesh was arrested on Thursday

30 November,2023 04:44 PM IST | Noida | mid-day online correspondent
Namo Drone Didi: PM Modi launches new scheme empowering women

    Namo Drone Didi: PM Modi launches new scheme empowering women

    In a bid to empower women, PM Narendra Modi has launched the ‘Namo Drone Didi’ scheme. Under this scheme, 15,000 self-help groups will be given drones during the period 2024-25 to 2025-2026 for providing rental services to farmers for agriculture purpose, and the women will be given drone pilot training. Women will be trained as drone pilots so that they can be financially empowered and receive people's respect. PM Modi said he wanted these women trained in operating drones to receive 'naman' (respect) in their villages and that some people have suggested the name of 'Namo Drone Didi' for the initiative.

    30 November,2023 05:45 PM IST
    Three killed, six injured in shooting attack in Jerusalem

    Three killed, six injured in shooting attack in Jerusalem

    The death toll from the Jerusalem shooting attack has risen to three, police said, according to Al Jazeera. 16 people were injured and three of them were in serious condition

    30 November,2023 01:44 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

    Senator: White House not seeking conditions on military aid to Israel

    Sullivan was on Capitol Hill to discuss questions from Senate Democrats about how the administration would ensure that any US weapons provided to Israel are used in accord with US law

    30 November,2023 07:41 AM IST | Washington | AP

    Ailing Pope says he’s better but has aides read speeches

    Francis did however, voice his contentment over the Israel-Hamas truce

    30 November,2023 05:58 AM IST | Vatican City | Agencies
    Tulsi Vivah 2023: The marriage is reverred element of Dev Diwali celebrations

    Tulsi Vivah 2023: The marriage is reverred element of Dev Diwali celebrations

    Tulsi Vivah 2023 will be observed on November 24, Friday. The vivah is part of Dev Diwali, which literally translates to Festival of the Gods. It is pertinent to understand what is Dev Diwali before knowing why Tulsi Vivah is part of the festivities of Dev Diwali. 

    24 November,2023 11:31 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

    Tulsi Vivah 2023: Importance of festival & how its celebrated throughout India

    Tulsi Vivah 2023 will be celebrated with great fanfare following the subdued celebrations caused by Covid-19. An important Hindu festival, Tulsi Vivah, commemorates the ritual marriage of Lord Vishnu and the holy plant Tulsi (holy basil).

    23 November,2023 04:19 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

    Tulsi Vivah 2023: All you need to know about the festival

    Tulsi Vivah 2023: Tulsi Vivah, a sacred Hindu festival, marking the ceremonial marriage of the Tulsi plant (holy basil) to Lord Vishnu

    21 November,2023 07:40 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
    Panic is not the button to press in a crisis situation

    Panic is not the button to press in a crisis situation

    The crush became unbearable and some young people fell down, with several trampling on them

    29 November,2023 04:44 AM IST | Mumbai | The Editorial
    27 November,2023 12:50 AM IST | Mumbai | Ajaz Ashraf
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