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Pune police arrest CMO of Yerawada jail in drug racketeer escape case

The Pune Police in Maharashtra arrested the CMO of Yerawada Central Jail in connection with the case of drug racketeer Lalit Patil's escape from a govt hospital

04 December,2023 05:12 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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Cyclone Michaung: Tamil Nadu declares public holiday in four districts

The Tamil Nadu government has declared a public holiday in Chennai, Chengalpattu, Kancheepuram, and Tiruvallur districts on Tuesday, December 5, 2023, in light of the approaching Cyclonic Storm Michaung

04 December,2023 04:31 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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COP28: Global warming could cost poor countries trillions

A prominent developing-world leader on the issue of climate change said it would cost billions of dollars for poorer countries to adapt and cope with global warming

04 December,2023 04:29 PM IST | AP
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Will name Bajwa, US embassy officials as witnesses in cipher case: Imran Khan

Incarcerated former Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan Monday said he will name former army chief General (retd) Qamar Javed Bajwa and United States embassy officials as witnesses in his defence in the cipher case

04 December,2023 04:22 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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PM Modi unveils Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj statue at Rajkot Fort in Sindhudurg

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday unveiled the grand statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj at Rajkot Fort in Maharashtra's Sindhudurg district

04 December,2023 04:21 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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'Ukraine’s war effort against Russia may halt if “billions in aid” not approved'

The Biden administration Monday sent warned Congress about the need to approve tens of billions of dollars in military and economic aid to Ukraine, saying Kyiv's war effort to defend itself from Russia's invasion may grind to a halt without it

04 December,2023 04:02 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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Himachal Pradesh: Six killed as many injured in accident in Shimla

The Supreme Court on Monday extended till December 11 the interim bail granted to former Delhi minister Satyendar Kumar Jain in a money laundering case

04 December,2023 03:48 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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Cyclone Michaung: East Coast Railway cancels 60 trains in its jurisdiction

The East Coast Railway (ECoR) has cancelled as many as 60 trains in its jurisdiction ahead of the landfall of Cyclone Michaung on Monday

04 December,2023 03:14 PM IST | ANI
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Rajya Sabha revokes suspension of AAP member Raghav Chadha

Rajya Sabha on Monday annulled the suspension of Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MP Raghav Chadha, who had been suspended from the Upper House during the Monsoon session on August 11. The suspension was imposed on grounds of an alleged breach of privileges.

04 December,2023 02:52 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge to appoint Telangana CM, says Shivakumar

After a mega win in Telangana, Congress legislature party (CLP) meeting of the newly elected MLAs was conducted in Hyderabad's Gandhi Bhawan

04 December,2023 02:32 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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Cycline Michaung: Wall collapse kills 2 in Chennai amid heavy rainfall

Amid heavy rainfall and strong winds in Chennai, a newly constructed wall collapse in the Kanathur area resulted in two deaths and one critical injury.

04 December,2023 02:31 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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Mizoram polls: Zoram People's Movement all set to form the government

The Zoram People's Movement (ZPM) is all set to form the next government in Mizoram after the party swept the elections bagging 26 seats in the 40-member House

04 December,2023 02:26 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
Supreme Court extends interim bail of Satyendar Jain till next date

Supreme Court extends interim bail of Satyendar Jain till next date

The matter was deferred when Senior Advocate Abhishek Manu Singhvi apprised the court that the matter was partly heard by a two-judge bench of justices AS Bopanna and Bela M Trivedi

04 December,2023 02:24 PM IST | New Delhi | ANI
Privileges Committee meeting of RS to be held in Parl over Raghav's suspension

Privileges Committee meeting of RS to be held in Parl over Raghav's suspension

Chadha was suspended from the Upper House on August 11 for "breach of privilege" during the Monsoon Session after complaints

04 December,2023 01:28 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
Yogi Adityanath holds Janata Darshan event

Yogi Adityanath holds Janata Darshan event

The chief minister, who met about 300 people on the premises of the Gorakhnath Temple, directed officials to prepare an estimate of the treatment costs of those seeking financial help and make it available to the government so that the funds could be released soon

04 December,2023 01:20 PM IST | Gorakhpur | mid-day online correspondent
Asaduddin Owaisi thanks voters after AIMIM secures win in 7 seats

Asaduddin Owaisi thanks voters after AIMIM secures win in 7 seats

In post on "X", he also congratulated the Congress party, which is set to form the government in Telangana

04 December,2023 12:27 PM IST | Hyderabad | mid-day online correspondent
Congress in 'striking distance' of BJP in terms of vote share: Jairam Ramesh

Congress in 'striking distance' of BJP in terms of vote share: Jairam Ramesh

Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh said the good vote share of the party in these states is a reason for hope and revival

04 December,2023 12:20 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
Don't vent frustration of assembly polls defeat inside Parliament: PM Modi

Don't vent frustration of assembly polls defeat inside Parliament: PM Modi

Speaking with the media outside the Parliament building, PM Modi said the country has rejected negativity and asserted that the Winter Session was a golden opportunity for the opposition

04 December,2023 12:12 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
Cyclone Michaung likely to intensify into severe cyclonic storm on Monday

Cyclone Michaung likely to intensify into severe cyclonic storm on Monday

Cyclonic storm 'Michaung' over Bay of Bengal is active and expected to intensify into a severe cyclonic storm by Monday, says IMD.

04 December,2023 11:43 AM IST | Bhubaneshwar | PTI
Telangana: 2 Indian Air Force pilots killed as aircraft crashes in Medak

Telangana: 2 Indian Air Force pilots killed as aircraft crashes in Medak

Two Indian Air Force pilots died when their Pilatus trainer plane crashed in Telangana's Medak district.

04 December,2023 11:36 AM IST | Medak | ANI
LS Speaker hopes with collective efforts MPs will enhance the House's dignity

LS Speaker hopes with collective efforts MPs will enhance the House's dignity

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla appeals for cooperation from all MPs ahead of Parliament Winter Session 2023.

04 December,2023 11:12 AM IST | Delhi | ANI
Uttarkashi Tunnel Rescue: Australian expert Arnold Dix on Silkyara tunnel rescue

    Uttarkashi Tunnel Rescue: Australian expert Arnold Dix on Silkyara tunnel rescue

    After success of 16-day-long Silkyara tunnel rescue ops, one expert from Australia hogged limelight for his relentless efforts. Arnold Dix, an International tunnelling expert, played a major role in ensuring 41 workers reach home safely. During the mission, the tunnelling expert was often seen offering prayers at makeshift temple at the mouth of the tunnel. In his recent press conference, Dix revealed that he was aware that the region was sacred for the Hindus

    04 December,2023 04:42 PM IST | Mumbai
    Pak court to again indict ex-PM Khan, ex-foreign minister Qureshi in cipher case

    Pak court to again indict ex-PM Khan, ex-foreign minister Qureshi in cipher case

    A special court in Pakistan’s capital city Islamabad ruled on Monday that jailed former Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan and ex-foreign minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi would be indicted again on December 12 in the cipher case for allegedly leaking a diplomatic cable

    04 December,2023 02:20 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

    Earthquake of magnitude 6.8 jolts Philippines

    No casualties were reported in the incident till the filing of this report and more details are awaited

    04 December,2023 07:20 AM IST | Philippines | ANI

    Pakistan records 34 per cent increase in militant attacks in November

    Additionally, 89 individuals, including 53 civilians and 36 security forces personnel, sustained injuries, according to the Islamabad-based think tank

    04 December,2023 05:59 AM IST | Islamabad | Agencies
    Commemorating LGBTQIA community's contribution to fight HIV/AIDS

    Commemorating LGBTQIA community's contribution to fight HIV/AIDS

    World AIDS Day is on December 1. Let's reflect on the progress made in fighting HIV/AIDS, remember those lost to AIDS, and support those living with the disease.

    01 December,2023 10:48 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

    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
    Plenitude on my plate, in a city to love

    Plenitude on my plate, in a city to love

    As the spirit of the season takes hold, there is soul-searching and celebration in equal measure. What stays overwhelmingly constant is an attitude of gratitude

    03 December,2023 07:18 AM IST | Mumbai | Meher Marfatia
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