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President grants prosecution sanction against AAP leader Satyenda Jain

The Ministry of Home Affairs had requested the President for providing sanction to prosecute Jain on the basis of an ED investigation

18 February,2025 07:00 PM IST | PTI
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Supriya Sule claims Amit Shah assured to look into Beed Sarpanch murder case

The murder triggered a political firestorm in Maharashtra over alleged links between state minister Dhananjay Munde, who belongs to NCP, and Walmik Karad, an accused arrested in an extortion case linked to the murder

18 February,2025 04:23 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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Amit Shah holds review meeting on implementation of new criminal laws in J&K

The Home Minister has also held similar meetings with several other states in the past few months regarding the implementation of the three new criminal laws

18 February,2025 02:50 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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India must maximize resource efficiency to become developed by 2047

Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav stresses the need for India to maximize resource efficiency and adopt recycling to achieve its goal of becoming a developed country by 2047.

18 February,2025 02:43 PM IST | PTI
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Disrespectful for PM, HM to have made midnight decision to appoint new CEC

Rahul Gandhi has condemned the government's late-night decision to appoint the new Chief Election Commissioner, calling it disrespectful and discourteous, especially as the process is under challenge in the Supreme Court.

18 February,2025 02:36 PM IST | PTI
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4 paramilitary personnel killed in Pak's Kurram; attack toll rises to 2

Four paramilitary personnel were killed and five others injured in a militant attack in Kurram, Pakistan. Additionally, an aid convoy attack raised the death toll to two.

18 February,2025 02:32 PM IST | PTI
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Turkiye detains 282 suspects in large-scale operation against PKK

Turkish police have detained 282 people in a nationwide operation targeting the PKK, with suspects accused of financing, recruiting, and spreading propaganda for the banned group.

18 February,2025 02:15 PM IST | ANI
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South Korea: DeepSeek removed from app stores over data protection breach

DeepSeek's R1 chatbot has been removed from app stores in South Korea after failing to meet personal data protection rules, with global scrutiny on its privacy practices growing.

18 February,2025 02:11 PM IST | ANI
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SC rejects Sukesh Chandrasekhar’s plea for jail transfer, calls it abuse of law

The Supreme Court has dismissed alleged conman Sukesh Chandrasekhar’s plea to be transferred from Mandoli Jail, calling it an "abuse of the process of law." The court noted that he had filed similar petitions before and refused to entertain his request.

18 February,2025 01:55 PM IST
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Delhi: PM Modi holds bilateral meeting with Amir of Qatar

Prime Minister Narendra Modi led the talks with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman Nirmala Sitharaman, and several senior ministers

18 February,2025 01:35 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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1984 anti-Sikh riots: Prosecutors push for death sentence for Sajjan Kumar

The prosecution seeks the death penalty for former Congress MP Sajjan Kumar, convicted for his role in the brutal killing of a father-son duo during the 1984 anti-Sikh riots. The case has sparked calls for justice from victims and their families.

18 February,2025 01:24 PM IST
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Senior Afghan Taliban officials hold talks with Japanese officials

It's their first known diplomatic trip outside the Central Asia-Middle East region since the Taliban seized control of Afghanistan in 2021

18 February,2025 01:12 PM IST | AP
Elon Musk's Tesla kicks off hiring in India amid strengthening ties with govt

Elon Musk's Tesla kicks off hiring in India amid strengthening ties with govt

This development comes after a crucial meeting between Tesla CEO Elon Musk and PM Modi on February 14 in Washington DC

18 February,2025 11:59 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
300 cats found in Pune residential apartment, PMC issues notice

300 cats found in Pune residential apartment, PMC issues notice

Around 300 cats were found in a residential apartment in Pune's Marvel Bounty Society, prompting intervention by the Municipal Corporation following complaints from neighbours

18 February,2025 11:32 AM IST | Pune | mid-day online correspondent
UP budget session: Samajwadi Party protest over Mahakumbh stampede fatalities

UP budget session: Samajwadi Party protest over Mahakumbh stampede fatalities

The Uttar Pradesh budget session began with Samajwadi Party leaders protesting outside the Assembly over the Mahakumbh stampede deaths. SP leader Ashutosh Sinha symbolically carried the 'ashes of the government's ethics,' condemning mismanagement, while BJP ministers praised the upcoming budget.

18 February,2025 11:18 AM IST | Lucknow
Delhi wakes up to cloudy morning, light rain expected

Delhi wakes up to cloudy morning, light rain expected

The minimum temperature settled at 13.2 degrees Celsius, 2.2 notches above normal, while the humidity level stood at 91 per cent at 8. 30 am

18 February,2025 11:10 AM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
Asia Economic Dialogue 2025 to be held in Pune from Feb 20

Asia Economic Dialogue 2025 to be held in Pune from Feb 20

The sixth edition of the three-day annual conference, organised jointly by the Ministry of External Affairs and Pune International Centre (PIC), has 'Economic Resilience and Resurgence in an Era of Fragmentation' as the theme, the organisers said in a release on Monday

18 February,2025 11:01 AM IST | Pune | mid-day online correspondent
UP Assembly introduces translation services, a first in India

UP Assembly introduces translation services, a first in India

The Uttar Pradesh Assembly has become the first legislative body in India to introduce a translation facility, enabling discussions in Awadhi, Braj, Bhojpuri, Bundelkhand, and English. The service aims to enhance accessibility and inclusivity in legislative proceedings

18 February,2025 10:55 AM IST | Lucknow
Odisha: 2 officers of Nepal embassy to visit institute over student's death

Odisha: 2 officers of Nepal embassy to visit institute over student's death

The officers are also expected to meet a group of students from the Himalayan kingdom, who were allegedly evicted from their hostel

18 February,2025 10:53 AM IST | Bhubaneswar | PTI
Mid-Day Top News: Half my energy is drained, says Train commuter and more

Mid-Day Top News: Half my energy is drained, says Train commuter 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

18 February,2025 10:16 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
KIIT University sets up 24x7 control room to assist return of Nepali students

KIIT University sets up 24x7 control room to assist return of Nepali students

This comes after a third-year student from Nepal was found dead in her hostel room

18 February,2025 09:00 AM IST | Bhubaneswar | ANI
Qatar Emir meets PM Modi in New Delhi, Both leaders hold delegation level-talks

    Qatar Emir meets PM Modi in New Delhi, Both leaders hold delegation level-talks

    On February 18, 2025, Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani met with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Hyderabad House in Delhi. The visit focused on strengthening bilateral ties between India and Qatar. A delegation-level talk was held with officials from both countries, resulting in the exchange of multiple agreements. The agreements covered a wide range of sectors, including trade, energy, technology, food security, and people-to-people exchanges. The partnership was elevated to a "strategic" level, enhancing cooperation on global and regional issues. Both leaders emphasized mutual growth, with India-Qatar bilateral trade standing at $15 billion. The visit marked a significant step in solidifying their long-standing friendship and expanding collaboration across diverse fields.

    18 February,2025 05:15 PM IST
    Pakistan: Four troops killed while responding to an attack on aid trucks

    Pakistan: Four troops killed while responding to an attack on aid trucks

    No group has claimed responsibility for the latest attacks but suspicion is likely to fall on Sunni militants

    18 February,2025 12:20 PM IST | Parachinar | AP

    Canada: Toronto airport closes two runways after Delta plane crash

    Deborah Flint stated that following the crash, all arrivals and departures on the airport's three other runways were immediately halted but were reopened by around 5 pm local time

    18 February,2025 10:52 AM IST | Ontario | mid-day online correspondent

    Delta Airlines plane flips on landing in Toronto

    Video from the scene shows the Mitsubishi CRJ-900LR upside down on the snowy tarmac as emergency workers hose it down

    18 February,2025 07:44 AM IST | Toronto | AP
    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
    The Hitler in Donald Trump

    The Hitler in Donald Trump

    From seeking to upend the global order to espousing the belief that might is right, to expressing expansionist aspirations and racist rhetoric, the US president’s actions echo that of the fascist dictator

    17 February,2025 06:57 AM IST | Mumbai | Ajaz Ashraf
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