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US President Donald Trump imposes 30 per cent tariffs on EU, Mexico

The announcement was made through separate letters posted on Trump’s Truth Social account, addressed to Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen

12 July,2025 10:11 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
India News

Plane crash: 'Boeing, GE, Air India failed us, not pilots,' says UBT MP

Meanwhile, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Rajiv Pratap Rudy, who himself is a pilot, advocated caution, noting that the report cited technical reasons and credited the pilots for following the situation correctly

12 July,2025 09:22 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
India News

Radhika Yadav murder: Court sends ex-tennis player's father to 14-day custody

The 25-year-old player was allegedly shot dead by her father at their home in Sector 57, Gurugram, on Thursday following a disagreement over her professional engagement with a tennis academy. On Friday, her body was cremated in Gurugram after a post-mortem examination confirmed multiple bullet wounds

12 July,2025 07:59 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
India News

ED names NCP (SP) legislator Rohit Pawar as accused in bank scam case

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 correspondent
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IIM-Calcutta student held after woman alleges she was drugged, raped on campus

During 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 correspondent
India News

Axiom-4 space mission: Shubhanshu Shukla set for 3 pm splashdown on July 15

Shukla, 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 correspondent
India News

Axiom-4 space mission: Shubhanshu Shukla set for 3 pm splashdown on July 15

Shukla, 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 correspondent
World News

Axiom-4 crew to undock from ISS on July 14

In 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 | AP
India News

BJP becoming centre of Vikasit Keralam more important than having CM: Shah

Shah 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 correspondent
World News

US sanctions Cuban President Diaz-Canel and others

Cuba’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 | AP
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Tariff talks between Bangladesh and US end without conclusion

The 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 | ANI
India News

"Every Indian is elated with this recognition": PM Modi

In 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 correspondent
Ahmedabad plane crash: Veteran pilot explains fuel switch on aircraft

Ahmedabad plane crash: Veteran pilot explains fuel switch on aircraft

AAIB’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 | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
AAIB report preliminary, pilots’ chat inconclusive: Union Minister

AAIB report preliminary, pilots’ chat inconclusive: Union Minister

The 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 | Pune | mid-day online correspondent
Maharashtra: 71 libraries with free books, Wi-Fi set up by Gadchiroli police

Maharashtra: 71 libraries with free books, Wi-Fi set up by Gadchiroli police

The '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 | Gadchiroli | mid-day online correspondent
Jalgaon: Class 9 student dies under suspicious circumstances

Jalgaon: Class 9 student dies under suspicious circumstances

A 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 correspondent
CM and Union Minister praises the inclusion of Shivaji Maharaj's forts in UNESCO

CM and Union Minister praises the inclusion of Shivaji Maharaj's forts in UNESCO

Twelve 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 correspondent
Fresh batch of 6,639 pilgrims sets out for Amarnath shrine from Jammu base camp

Fresh batch of 6,639 pilgrims sets out for Amarnath shrine from Jammu base camp

The 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 | PTI
Two dead, eight injured in building collapse in Delhi; rescue ops underway

Two dead, eight injured in building collapse in Delhi; rescue ops underway

The 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 correspondent
Ahmedabad plane crash: AAIB releases preliminary report key takeaways

Ahmedabad plane crash: AAIB releases preliminary report key takeaways

The 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 correspondent
Rahul alleges Bihar poll hijack attempt; BJP wants to omit secularism

Rahul alleges Bihar poll hijack attempt; BJP wants to omit secularism

Congress 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 | Agencies
 Air India crash: Expert points to technical error

    Air India crash: Expert points to technical error

    Aviation expert Sanat Kaul has raised serious concerns over a possible technical fault in Air India’s Boeing 787 after the tragic AI 171 crash in Ahmedabad. The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau’s preliminary report reveals both engines lost thrust just 90 seconds after take-off, with cockpit audio showing pilots confused about a sudden fuel cutoff. The expert dismisses pilot error and questions how the switch got turned off. Meanwhile, Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu urges caution, stating it’s too early to conclude and that the final report is awaited. Families of the victims continue to demand answers and accountability.

    12 July,2025 08:18 PM IST
    Pakistan looks to formulate stricter regulations for foreign satellite operators

    Pakistan looks to formulate stricter regulations for foreign satellite operators

    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 | PTI

    Russian drone, cruise missile attacks kill at least 2 in Ukraine

    Two 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

    12 July,2025 02:33 PM IST | Kyiv | ANI

    Pentagon confirms Iranian missile hit Al Udeid Air Base in June

    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.

    12 July,2025 08:32 AM IST | Dubai | PTI
    Bomb scare on Mumbai-bound plane at Kolkata airport, passenger detained

    Bomb scare on Mumbai-bound plane at Kolkata airport, passenger detained

    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 correspondent

    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
    False rape complaints only harm cause of real victims

    False rape complaints only harm cause of real victims

    Their versions are questioned. The time elapsed is questioned.

    11 July,2025 11:47 AM IST | Mumbai | The Editorial
    09 July,2025 07:51 AM IST | Mumbai | Mayank Shekhar
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