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Two die of suspected GBS in Pune, toll rises to 11

The deceased include a 27-year-old woman and a 37-year-old man, the officials said

19 February,2025 10:36 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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CM Fadnavis announces Rs 50 crore aid for Shivsrushti theme park

CM Fadnavis experienced some attractions like Time Machine Theatre at the second phase of Shivsrushti on the occasion of the birth anniversary of the Maratha king

19 February,2025 09:59 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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Shalimar Bagh MLA Rekha Gupta to be new Delhi CM

She will be the fourth woman chief minister of Delhi after Sushma Swaraj, Sheila Dikshit and Atishi

19 February,2025 09:46 PM IST | PTI
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Mansukh Mandaviya joins CM Fadnavis in Pune padyatra on Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti

Addressing a gathering on the occasion, Mandaviya urged the youth to draw strength from the legacy of the Maratha warrior king

19 February,2025 06:07 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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Rajasthan: Gold medallist power-lifter dies after 270-kg rod falls on her neck

Female powerlifter Yashtika Acharya (17) died while practising in the gym

19 February,2025 05:07 PM IST | PTI
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Three held for leaking defence information to Pakistani intelligence operatives

While Vethan Laxman Tandel and Akshay Ravi Naik were picked up from Uttara Kannada district in Karnataka, Abhilash P A was arrested from Kochi in Kerala on Tuesday, the NIA said

19 February,2025 04:32 PM IST | PTI
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Woman who came to attend Maha Kumbh Mela murdered, companion at large

On Wednesday morning, one of the neighbours discovered the woman's body inside a common bathroom, the police said

19 February,2025 04:22 PM IST | PTI
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Ten people injured in bee attack at Shivneri fort in Pune

The bee attack occurred around noon when several people had gathered at the historical site to participate in a function to commemorate the 395th birth anniversary of the legendary Maratha king Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, officials said

19 February,2025 04:09 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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Cong questions Trump's reciprocal tariffs, saying it is threatening GST

Ramesh claimed that now all this talk of reciprocal tariffs by the US President is calling into question a consumption tax like GST

19 February,2025 01:00 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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Tamil Nadu: Annamalai writes to DGP regarding mishandling of his security detail

The tweet stated that it was depressing to learn that Annamalai is banned from visiting the temple

19 February,2025 12:15 PM IST | ANI
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IMD issues rain alert as Delhi records minimum temperature at 10.4 degrees C

The weather department has predicted a thunderstorm with rainfall for the day, with the maximum temperature expected to reach around 28 degrees Celsius

19 February,2025 12:06 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
World News

Efforts to serve complaint on Gautam Adani, Sagar Adani ongoing: SEC tells court

The SEC submitted a status update Tuesday to Judge Nicholas Garaufis at the United States District Court, Eastern District of New York regarding its efforts to serve its complaint on Gautam Adani and Sagar Adani

19 February,2025 11:58 AM IST | mid-day online correspondent
Shashi Tharoor condemns ragging incident in Kerala college, calls it

Shashi Tharoor condemns ragging incident in Kerala college, calls it "appalling"

He stressed the need to uphold societal values and instil the behavioural standards

19 February,2025 11:29 AM IST | Thiruvananthapuram | ANI
Maha Kumbh 2025: Bus carrying devotees collides with truck at MP border

Maha Kumbh 2025: Bus carrying devotees collides with truck at MP border

The accident occurred while on their way to Praygraj due to the truck parked in the middle of the road, official said

19 February,2025 11:01 AM IST | Pendra | ANI
PM Modi, Amit Shah and others pay homage to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj

PM Modi, Amit Shah and others pay homage to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj

The day's key objective is to honour the great warrior's contribution to the restoration of the Maratha Empire and to recognise his legacy

19 February,2025 10:46 AM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
Mid-Day Top News: How commuter woes get magnified on Harbour Line and more

Mid-Day Top News: How commuter woes get magnified on Harbour Line and more

Stay informed with the latest developments in the nation, Mumbai, entertainment, sports, and more. Let's dive into the headlines shaping our world today

19 February,2025 10:45 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Jiya Rai becomes first Indian to win WOWSA award for adaptive performance

Jiya Rai becomes first Indian to win WOWSA award for adaptive performance

The WOWSA Awards, recognised as the highest global honours in the field of open-water swimming, were established in 2008

19 February,2025 10:23 AM IST | Mumbai | A Correspondent
Maharashtra Minister Pankaja Munde visits bamboo processing centre in Tripura

Maharashtra Minister Pankaja Munde visits bamboo processing centre in Tripura

During her visit, she interacted with artisans who have undergone expert training and are now building sustainable careers through their craft

19 February,2025 08:56 AM IST | Agartala | mid-day online correspondent
Six killed as dumper truck hits van in Madhya Pradesh

Six killed as dumper truck hits van in Madhya Pradesh

Three persons died on the spot, and two others succumbed later

19 February,2025 07:44 AM IST | Bhind | Agencies
Delhi stampede: Police implement crowd control measures at station

Delhi stampede: Police implement crowd control measures at station

A stampede at the station on Saturday (February 15) night claimed 18 lives and left several injured

19 February,2025 07:43 AM IST | New Delhi | Agencies
Nepali student’s death in Odisha: PM K P Sharma Oli sends officers

Nepali student’s death in Odisha: PM K P Sharma Oli sends officers

The government is working on this matter through diplomatic channels and is in contact with the relevant authorities

19 February,2025 07:41 AM IST | Bhubaneswar | Agencies
Gyanesh Kumar takes charge as Chief Election Commissioner

    Gyanesh Kumar takes charge as Chief Election Commissioner

    Gyanesh Kumar has officially taken over as India’s 26th Chief Election Commissioner on February 19, 2025. The decision to appoint Gyanesh Kumar as the Chief Election Commissioner was made during a meeting of a three-member selection committee, which included Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah, and Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi. A retired IAS officer from the 1988 batch of the Kerala cadre, Kumar has a strong background in administration and governance. He completed his BTech in Civil Engineering from IIT Kanpur, followed by a degree in Business Finance from ICFAI, India. After that, he went to Harvard University in the US to study Environmental Economics before joining the Indian Administrative Services. Throughout his career, Kumar held important roles in both state and central governments. Watch video for more information. 

    19 February,2025 06:01 PM IST
    White House says Elon Musk not in charge at DOGE but advising US President

    White House says Elon Musk not in charge at DOGE but advising US President

    Elon Musk's exact role could be key in the legal fight over DOGE's access to government data as the Trump administration moves to lay off thousands of federal workers

    19 February,2025 08:10 AM IST | Washington | AP

    Qatar commits USD 10 billion investment in India

    Qatar has committed to investing USD 10 billion in India, with a focus on sectors such as infrastructure, technology, and manufacturing.

    19 February,2025 08:05 AM IST | New Delhi | ANI

    Five heavy equipment vehicles enter Gaza Strip through Rafah Crossing

    However, the fate of the mobile homes remains unclear.

    19 February,2025 08:02 AM IST | Gaza City | ANI
    Christmas 2024: History, significance, and everything you need to know

    Christmas 2024: History, significance, and everything you need to know

    In 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

    26 December,2024 07:33 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

    Christmas 2024: Heartfelt wishes and greetings to send to your loved ones

    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

    26 December,2024 07:32 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

    Over 30 lakh devotees make pilgrimage to Badrinath and Kedarnath in 2024: Report

    The Shri Badrinath-Kedarnath Temple Committee reported a record-breaking 30,87,417 pilgrims visiting Badrinath and Kedarnath Dhams during the 2024 Yatra season, highlighting the success of temple and local administration efforts

    18 November,2024 10:03 AM IST | Dehradun
    Mumbai’s local trains have become killing machines

    Mumbai’s local trains have become killing machines

    The report cited examples like a professional from Kalwa who struggles with his daily train commute

    18 February,2025 06:58 AM IST | Mumbai | The Editorial
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    16 February,2025 07:49 AM IST | Mumbai | Shweta Shiware
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