The case stems from a 2019 first information report (FIR) by the Mumbai Police’s Economic Offences Wing, which alleged the fraudulent sale of cooperative sugar factories (Sahakari Sakhar Kharkhanas) by MSCB officials to private entities at undervalued prices
12 July,2025 06:49 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentDuring the hearing, the prosecution requested an extended remand until July 25, citing the need to question the accused further and examine digital evidence, CCTV footage, and hostel access logs. The defence argued over the plausibility of the allegation. The court has remanded the student in police custody till July 19
12 July,2025 05:52 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentShukla, who served as pilot for the mission, travelled aboard SpaceX’s Crew Dragon spacecraft along with mission commander Peggy Whitson (NASA), and mission specialists Slawosz Uznanski-Wisniewski (Poland) and Tibor Kapu (Hungary), as part of the commercial Ax-4 mission launched on June 25 from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center
12 July,2025 04:34 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentShukla, who served as pilot for the mission, travelled aboard SpaceX’s Crew Dragon spacecraft along with mission commander Peggy Whitson (NASA), and mission specialists Slawosz Uznanski-Wisniewski (Poland) and Tibor Kapu (Hungary), as part of the commercial Ax-4 mission launched on June 25 from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center
12 July,2025 04:34 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentIn a post on X, Axiom Space stated, "The Ax4 crew is scheduled to undock from the @Space_Station no earlier than Monday, July 14, at 7:05 a.m. ET." The crew was slated to embark on a return journey on July 10. However, the crew will not return to Earth according to the original schedule, extending their stay on the International Space Station
12 July,2025 03:38 PM IST | APShah made the statement while addressing a massive gathering of party activists and supporters at a ward-level leadership meeting at Putharikandam Maidan here after inaugurating the new BJP state committee office
12 July,2025 03:15 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentCuba’s rare 2021 protests highlighted growing unrest over blackouts and economic hardship. Over 1,000 people were arrested, with 790 investigated for crimes like sabotage. The U.S. sanctioned key Cuban officials, drawing backlash from Havana. As tensions persist, advocacy groups say over 500 people are still imprisoned for protest-related charges.
12 July,2025 03:08 PM IST | APThe two countries have agreed on some more issues on the third and final day of the second round of trade talks. However, some issues still remain unresolved
12 July,2025 02:59 PM IST | ANIIn a remarkable decision taken at the 47th Session of the World Heritage Committee, India's official nomination for 2024-25 cycle, 'Maratha Military Landscapes of India' got inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List
12 July,2025 02:51 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentAAIB’s preliminary probe into the June 12 Ahmedabad plane crash reveals both engines’ fuel switches were cut off seconds after takeoff. The Boeing 787-8’s cockpit design prevents accidental switch-offs, raising questions about pilot error. A veteran pilot explains the fuel system and why the delayed reaction came too late to save the aircraft.
12 July,2025 02:51 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentThe London-bound Boeing 787 Dreamliner crashed into a medical college hostel in Ahmedabad moments after taking off from the city airport, killing all but one of the 242 onboard and another 19 on the ground in the deadliest aviation accident in a decade
12 July,2025 02:50 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentThe 'One Village One Library' initiative in Gadchiroli aims to counter Naxal influence by providing rural youth with education, Wi-Fi, and job guidance. Started in 2023, the project now runs 71 libraries, helping over 8,000 youth. It has led many to secure jobs, including 205 recruits into the police force, transforming lives across villages.
12 July,2025 02:43 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentA 14-year-old Class 9 student from in Jalgaon died under suspicious circumstances during recess. While the school claims he fainted, his family alleges he was assaulted by classmates. CCTV footage reportedly shows a group of boys taking him to the washroom. Police have seized footage and launched an investigation.
12 July,2025 02:37 PM IST | Jalgaon | mid-day online correspondentTwelve forts of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, part of the ‘Maratha Military Landscapes’, have been inscribed in the UNESCO World Heritage List. CM Devendra Fadnavis and Union Minister Gajendra Shekhawat celebrated the decision, calling it a proud day for Maharashtra and India’s cultural legacy.
12 July,2025 02:30 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentThe pilgrims, including 1,462 women, 41 children and 181 sadhus and sadhvis, left for the twin base camps of Nunwan-Pahalgam in Anantnag and Baltal in Ganderbal
12 July,2025 02:19 PM IST | Jammu | PTIThe owner of the building that collapsed and his wife were found dead after they were pulled out of the debris and their bodies were sent to GTB Hospital
12 July,2025 02:10 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondentThe AAIB's preliminary report on the June 12 Air India Ahmedabad plane crash reveals that both engines' fuel switches moved to 'Cutoff' seconds after takeoff. Boeing has expressed condolences and pledged support to the investigation. The report notes Engine 1 began recovery, but Engine 2 failed to stabilize.
12 July,2025 11:21 AM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondentCongress president Mallikarjun Kharge accused the BJP-led Centre of trying to remove secularism and socialism from the Constitution and weaken tribal rights. Rahul Gandhi claimed the BJP is attempting to hijack the upcoming Bihar elections, just like in Maharashtra, and slammed the Election Commission for siding with the ruling party.
12 July,2025 08:24 AM IST | Bhubaneswar | AgenciesSummarising the views expressed by the two jurists, a source said both of them suggested that the ONOE Bill has certain grey areas that should be addressed by the committee and made some suggestions as well
12 July,2025 08:20 AM IST | New Delhi | AgenciesBJP has accepted Telangana MLA T Raja Singh’s resignation after he criticized the party’s choice of state president. Singh had expressed strong opposition to the likely appointment of Ramchander Rao, calling it a disappointment for party workers. The BJP rejected his allegations as irrelevant while confirming the resignation.
12 July,2025 08:17 AM IST | New Delhi | AgenciesAAIB’s preliminary report on the fatal Air India Boeing 787-8 crash reveals the engine fuel control switches were mysteriously cut off seconds after liftoff from Ahmedabad. One pilot questioned the other about the action, who denied doing it. The crash killed 260 people. Investigators cite past FAA warnings on faulty fuel switch locks.
12 July,2025 07:58 AM IST | New Delhi | PTIADVERTISEMENT
A month after the tragic crash of Air India Flight 171 in Ahmedabad that claimed 260 lives, the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) has released its preliminary report. The report reveals a shocking mid-air incident where fuel switches for both engines unexpectedly moved from ‘RUN’ to ‘CUTOFF’ seconds after takeoff. Cockpit audio captured a brief, chilling exchange between the pilots — one asking, “Why did you cut off?”, and the other replying, “I did not.” The incident triggered a total loss of power, a failed relight attempt, and a final “MAYDAY” call moments before the crash.
The role of satellite-linked communication systems came under sharp focus after the recent India-Pakistan and Iran-Israel conflicts, prompting authorities in Pakistan to formulate new guidelines for companies in the business of satellite internet
12 July,2025 02:38 PM IST | Islamabad | PTITwo people died and 14 were wounded when Russian forces attacked the Bukovina area in the Chernivtsi region of southwestern Ukraine with four drones and a missile, regional Governor Ruslan Zaparaniuk said on Saturday
The Pentagon has confirmed that an Iranian ballistic missile struck Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar in June, causing minor damage. Satellite images released by Planet Labs show the destruction of a radome housing key satellite equipment. Despite the attack, the base remains fully operational, according to Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell.
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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
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