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Due to low visibility, 18 Delhi-bound flights diverted

Three Vistara flights bound for Delhi were diverted on Saturday morning due to poor visibility at the Delhi airport; one flight was diverted to Ahmedabad and others to Jaipur. 

02 December,2023 11:34 AM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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US: Protester critically injured after self immolation outside Israeli consulate

A protester was in critical condition Friday after setting themself on fire outside the Israeli consulate in Atlanta, authorities said.

02 December,2023 07:31 AM IST | AP
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Los Angeles police searching for suspect in three fatal shootings of homeless pe

The following day, Mark Diggs, 62, was shot and killed while pushing a shopping cart around 5 a.m. near downtown, according to officials

02 December,2023 07:24 AM IST | AP | PTI
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South Korea launches its first indigenous military spy satellite amid threats fr

It reported that the satellite was launched with the help of a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg Space Force Base

02 December,2023 07:13 AM IST | ANI
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Myanmar’s military losing to joint militia attacks

The coordinated offensive in the northeast has inspired resistance forces around the country to attack, and Myanmar’s military is falling back on almost every front

02 December,2023 01:51 AM IST | Agencies
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Two top world leaders missing at climate summit in Dubai

World leaders gather for international climate talks, but notable absences include US President Joe Biden and China's President Xi Jinping.

02 December,2023 01:48 AM IST | Agencies
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Philippines opens new coast guard base in South China Sea

High-seas faceoffs between Chinese and Philippine ships have intensified this year in the contested waters, fueling fears of a larger conflict that could involve the US

02 December,2023 01:44 AM IST | Agencies
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Israel-Palestine war: Truce ends, war restarts

Mediators continue talks to resume the truce that lasted a week, even as Israel drops leaflets over Gaza telling people to get to safety

02 December,2023 01:40 AM IST | Agencies
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Karnataka: 48 schools in Bengaluru receive bomb threat

School authorities immediately alert police, who reach institutions concerned with bomb disposal squads

02 December,2023 01:19 AM IST | Agencies
Opinion

Morning walks are injurious to health

Important and regular advice from the state health department ensures that we will all live longer and better lives

02 December,2023 12:25 AM IST | Lindsay Pereira
Opinion

Lawkeepers need to stay one step ahead of criminals

The arrest was made less than an hour after the accused tampered with an ATM in Borivli

02 December,2023 12:24 AM IST | The Editorial
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Ruling alliance will win 45 Lok Sabha seats in Maharashtra: CM Eknath Shinde

Asked about deputy CM Ajit Pawar's statement at an NCP conclave that his party will contest Lok Sabha elections from Baramati and certain other constituencies in Pune district (when seat-sharing talks between the three parties are yet to place), Eknath Shinde said Pawar too was saying that the three parties will contest the polls together

01 December,2023 10:15 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
Rahul Gandhi mocks political opponents' love for limelight

Rahul Gandhi mocks political opponents' love for limelight

Addressing a gathering after presenting the first Priyadarshini Literary Award by KPCC to renowned writer T Padmanabhan, he said politicians are quite a funny variety of people, and loudspeakers are always facing them

01 December,2023 10:08 PM IST | Kannur | PTI
Lok Sabha ethics panel's report on Moitra's expulsion to be tabled in House

Lok Sabha ethics panel's report on Moitra's expulsion to be tabled in House

According to the agenda papers circulated by the Lok Sabha Secretariat, Ethics Committee chairperson Vinod Kumar Sonkar will lay on the table of the House the panel's first report

01 December,2023 09:46 PM IST | New Delhi | PTI
Withdraw police cases against Maratha quota agitators, says Manoj Jarange

Withdraw police cases against Maratha quota agitators, says Manoj Jarange

Jarange also said there would be no compromise on the December 24 deadline for implementation of reservation for the Maratha community

01 December,2023 09:18 PM IST | Jalna | PTI
Will form govt in three of five states, claims BJP

Will form govt in three of five states, claims BJP

Assembly elections were recently held in five states -- Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Rajasthan, Telangana and Mizoram

01 December,2023 08:51 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
Disputes in Indo-Pacific could get out of control: Navy Chief

Disputes in Indo-Pacific could get out of control: Navy Chief

In a media briefing ahead of Navy Day on December 4, he also said India has been closely monitoring Chinese activities in the Indian Ocean and that his force deployed surveillance assets, ships, aircraft, submarines and drones to boost its presence

01 December,2023 07:44 PM IST | New Delhi | PTI
Rajasthan: ACB arrests sarpanch for taking Rs 2.40 lakh bribe in Chittorgarh

Rajasthan: ACB arrests sarpanch for taking Rs 2.40 lakh bribe in Chittorgarh

The Rajasthan Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) on Friday arrested a sarpanch in Chittorgarh district for allegedly taking a bribe of Rs 2.40 lakh

01 December,2023 07:33 PM IST | Chittorgarh | mid-day online correspondent
Instead of suppressing data, transparent audit of sanitation needed: Congress

Instead of suppressing data, transparent audit of sanitation needed: Congress

Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh also claimed that the use of toilets has been declining in India since 2018, especially among the Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities, and accused the BJP-led Centre of "suppressing data" while declaring victory over open defecation

01 December,2023 07:27 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
Atishi writes to Centre flagging 'irregularities' in 12 DU colleges

Atishi writes to Centre flagging 'irregularities' in 12 DU colleges

She suggested that the 12 colleges can be merged and brought under the Delhi government or the Centre may take their full control and in that case, the Delhi government will stop allocating funds to them

01 December,2023 07:13 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
Mizoram NGOs stage protest seeking rescheduling of vote counting date

Mizoram NGOs stage protest seeking rescheduling of vote counting date

Members of the Mizoram NGO Coordination Committee (NGOCC) staged protests across the state on Friday

01 December,2023 06:59 PM IST | Aizawl | PTI
Israel-Hamas Conflict: IDF Restores Combat Operations Against Hamas. Find Out

    Israel-Hamas Conflict: IDF Restores Combat Operations Against Hamas. Find Out

    Israel-Hamas Conflict: IDF resumed combat operations against Hamas after accusing latter of violating a temporary truce. Soon after Hamas fired missiles toward Israeli territory, IDF ‘restarted’ combat operations against militant group. In the hour before the truce was set to end, Hamas-affiliated media also reported sounds of explosions and gunfire in Gaza. The seven-day pause began on November 24 and was extended twice, allowing for the exchange of dozens of hostages. Notably, a temporary truce between Israel, Hamas militants expired on November 30, with neither side announcing a deal to extend it. Watch the full video for more details!

    01 December,2023 03:58 PM IST | Mumbai
    PM Modi launches initiative focusing on generating green credits

    PM Modi launches initiative focusing on generating green credits

    During a high-level event at the ongoing climate talks or COP28, PM Modi highlighted that the Green Credits Initiative surpasses the commercial nature of carbon credits

    01 December,2023 09:52 PM IST | Dubai | PTI

    India proposes to host UN climate conference in 2028

    Addressing the high-level segment for heads of states and governments during the UN climate conference in Dubai, PM Modi said India has presented a great example to the world of striking balance between development and environment conservation

    01 December,2023 04:44 PM IST | Dubai | mid-day online correspondent

    More Israeli hostages, Palestinian prisoners are released under truce

    Israel freed 30 Palestinian prisoners in the early hours of Friday under the truce deal, which has paused the deadliest fighting in decades between Israel and Palestinians

    01 December,2023 08:20 AM IST | Gaza Strip | AP
    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
    Reining in anger is a societal responsibility

    Reining in anger is a societal responsibility

    The man, allegedly attacked his mother with a sickle on her neck following which she collapsed and died, the police officer said

    30 November,2023 04:30 AM IST | Mumbai | The Editorial
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