Senior NCP leader Sunil Tatkare stated that any potential merger between the Ajit Pawar-led NCP and the Sharad Pawar-led faction would require consultation with the BJP. He added that, currently, such a merger is highly unlikely
18 July,2025 10:09 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentWest Bengal's transport department now requires all private bus conductors to get licences. This aims to increase accountability, as conductors are key for passenger support and safety, but currently lack official tracking unlike drivers
18 July,2025 10:08 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentCalifornia Gov. Gavin Newsom's office said he's been briefed on the matter, which occurred at the LA County Sheriff's Special Operations Bureau in East Los Angeles
18 July,2025 10:03 PM IST | APThe action comes a few hours after the central probe agency carried out raids at Chaitanya's residence in Chhattisgarh. The searches were part of ED's broader crackdown on suspected money laundering and irregularities linked to the multi-crore scam
18 July,2025 07:00 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentIn a significant boost to the state's oil and gas infrastructure, the PM laid the foundation stone for Bharat Petroleum Corp Ltd's City Gas Distribution (CGD) project in the Bankura and Purulia districts, valued at approximately Rs 1,950 crore
18 July,2025 06:20 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentSpeaking at an event organised by non-profit organisation Udyogwardhini at Solapur in Maharashtra, Mohan Bhagwat said that the women are the most important part of any society
18 July,2025 05:43 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentA Special Investigation Team (SIT), led by City SP (East), has been formed to handle the case. The Bihar Special Task Force (STF) is also helping with the investigation, the news agency reported
18 July,2025 05:21 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentBJP national spokesperson Tuhin Sinha alleged that the Congress MP, with his remarks, has made it clear that he was "fully aware" of his brother-in-law's "dark deeds" and "might also have been" involved in it
18 July,2025 03:45 PM IST | PTIThe European Union has announced its toughest sanctions yet against Russia, targeting oil revenue, shadow fleet ships, and Nord Stream transactions. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy welcomed the move, calling it a timely and necessary response to intensifying Russian attacks
18 July,2025 03:44 PM IST | APGovernment security forces agreed with some of the Druze factions that they would re-enter the area to impose stability and protect state institutions, according to two Syrian officials
18 July,2025 03:27 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentIn a statement posted on the social media platform X, the Israel Defence Forces (IDF) said that early findings showed fragments from a shell fired during military operations in the area may have hit the church by mistake
18 July,2025 03:03 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentPolice, along with bomb disposal and dog squads, and the fire department are rushing to the different schools and initiating the evacuation process
18 July,2025 02:57 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentIn a significant political backdrop to the prime minister's visit, West Bengal is witnessing a wave of protests and strong political rhetoric over the detention and alleged linguistic profiling of Bengali-speaking migrant workers in BJP-governed states, including Assam, Odisha, Delhi, Maharashtra, and Gujarat
18 July,2025 01:48 PM IST | Kolkata | PTIThe top court also granted an exemption from appearance to Yadav before the trial court in the land-for-jobs scam case, noting his health condition
18 July,2025 01:39 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondentRahul Gandhi also asserted that the truth shall eventually prevail and that his sister Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and her family will withstand any kind of persecution
18 July,2025 01:24 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondentOf the eight pilgrims, five were injured, and the CRPF shifted them to a hospital where their condition is reported to be stable. The remaining three sustained minor injuries and received first aid at the site
18 July,2025 01:14 PM IST | Jammu | mid-day online correspondentThe incident, which took place on Thursday night, occurred when an elephant herd that probably came from Jharkhand's Dalma forest was traversing, police official stated
18 July,2025 12:47 PM IST | Jhargram | PTISchools in several areas, including Rajarajeshwari Nagar and Kengeri, in Bengaluru were threatened through an anonymous email message. Following this, the police administration jumped into action and deployed teams outside the targeted schools
18 July,2025 12:46 PM IST | Bengaluru | ANIThe Enforcement Directorate (ED) conducted fresh searches at the premises of Congress leader Baghel as part of an alleged liquor scam linked to a money laundering investigation against his son Chaitanya Baghel on Friday, official sources said
18 July,2025 12:21 PM IST | Raipur | mid-day online correspondentChaitanya Baghel's house in Bhilai town, which he shares with his father, is being searched by the ED under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) based on receipt of fresh evidence in the case
18 July,2025 08:53 AM IST | Raipur | PTIThe deceased was identified as Chandan, a resident of Buxar district, and went to the hospital for treatment, a senior officer said. A purported CCTV footage of the incident showed that five armed men were entering the ICU of the hospital and firing at the person
18 July,2025 08:23 AM IST | Patna | AgenciesADVERTISEMENT
Kerala nurse Nimisha Priya, sentenced to death in Yemen for the 2017 murder of Talal Abdo Mehdi, has received a temporary stay of execution amid mounting diplomatic and humanitarian efforts from India. However, hopes of a pardon through “blood money” (Diyah) are dim as the victim’s family refuses forgiveness and demands Qisas—Islamic retribution. The Indian government and activists continue to fight for clemency in a country known for its brutal public executions.
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt stated that Trump held a phone call with Netanyahu to address the strike, noting that there was "not a positive reaction" from the US President
18 July,2025 02:44 PM IST | Washington DC | ANIOne of the viral clips from the gig shows frontman Chris Martin unintentionally putting a spotlight on a man and woman, who were seen on the jumbotron, standing draped in each other's arms
Visas for the local leaders of the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, known as OCHA; the human rights agency OHCHR; and the agency supporting Palestinians in Gaza, UNRWA, have not been renewed in recent months, UN spokesman Stephane Dujarric confirmed
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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
In this case, three friends and the boy wanted to shoot a cool Instagram reel
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