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PM Modi, Vice-President JD Vance welcome progress in negotiations for trade pact

Modi hosted Vance, Indian-origin US Second Lady Usha Chilukuri and their three children Ewan, Vivek and Mirabel over dinner at his 7 Lok Kalyan Marg residence after the official talks

21 April,2025 11:23 PM IST | PTI
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Heatwave alert in Chandrapur after district sizzles at 45.6 degrees Celsius

The district administration in Chandrapur has issued a heatwave alert for three days, advising citizens to take precautions when they step out

21 April,2025 08:59 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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BJP protests against civic body over supply of contaminated water in Latur

The BJP workers also handed over a memorandum to the Latur Municipal Corporation's water supply engineer during the protest

21 April,2025 07:32 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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BJP man booked for sexually assaulting woman in Madhya Pradesh; party expels him

The accused, Suresh Singh, stated that the accusations were false and alleged he was being targeted as part of a conspiracy "hatched by a party colleague"

21 April,2025 07:09 PM IST | PTI
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Woman dead, 25 injured after mini truck plunges into gorge in Shimla

Police reached the spot after receiving the information, rescued the injured and recovered the dead body from the gorge

21 April,2025 07:06 PM IST | PTI
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Punjab: 24-year-old man stabbed to death in Hoshiarpur

The quarrel between the victim and a vendor over a pending amount of Rs 40-50 escalated, and the accused allegedly stabbed the youth, leaving him seriously injured

21 April,2025 07:06 PM IST | PTI
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King Charles, PM Keir Starmer lead UK tributes to Pope Francis

The British royals, who had met the Pope on their visit to Italy earlier this month, praised his work and care for 'both people and planet'

21 April,2025 06:46 PM IST | PTI
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ED to restitute Rs 15,000-crore assets to fraud victims during 2025-26

The ED chief recently issued directions to all regions of the agency to "actively work on cases marked for restitution of assets worth Rs 15,000 crore during the financial year 2025-26"

21 April,2025 06:26 PM IST | PTI
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Pune techie dies after falling from zipline tower at adventure park

The police are investigating whether there was any negligence by the operators at the adventure park, an official said

21 April,2025 06:25 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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IAF officer alleges assault in Bengaluru; FIR registered against unknown persons

The incident occurred while he was on his way to the airport with his wife, who is also an Indian Air Force (IAF) officer

21 April,2025 05:55 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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Pope Francis' affection for the people of India will always be cherished: PM

Pope Francis, the first Latin American pontiff who charmed the world with his humble style and concern for the poor, died on Monday. He was 88

21 April,2025 04:22 PM IST | PTI
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Ajit Pawar distributes 'pink e-rickshaws' to women in Pune

The goal of the pink e-rickshaw scheme is to make women financially independent and self-reliant by providing them with employment opportunities, Ajit Pawar wrote on X

21 April,2025 04:12 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
Rahul Gandhi urges Telangana and Himachal Pradesh CMs to enact Rohith Vemula Act

Rahul Gandhi urges Telangana and Himachal Pradesh CMs to enact Rohith Vemula Act

Rahul Gandhi further said that it is a shame that even today, millions of students from Dalit, Adivasi and OBC communities have to face such brutal discrimination in our educational system

21 April,2025 02:42 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
US Vice President JD Vance lands in New Delhi for his first official India visit

US Vice President JD Vance lands in New Delhi for his first official India visit

US Vice President JD Vance reached at Palam airport for his first official visit to India. He will be meeting PM Narendra Modi at his official residence, 7, Lok Kalyan Marg today at 6:30 pm

21 April,2025 02:36 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
SC directs former IAS probationer Puja Khedkar to appear before Delhi Police on

SC directs former IAS probationer Puja Khedkar to appear before Delhi Police on

A bench comprising Justices B V Nagarathna and Satish Chandra Sharma also said no coercive steps will be taken against Khedkar till May 21, the next date of hearing

21 April,2025 02:23 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
Supreme Court collegium recommends transfer of 7 high court judges

Supreme Court collegium recommends transfer of 7 high court judges

The Supreme Court collegium in its meetings held on 15th April, 2025 and 19th April, 2025 has recommended transfer of the judges of high courts, a collegium resolution said

21 April,2025 02:02 PM IST | New Delhi | PTI
West Bengal Governor hospitalised with chest ailment: Raj Bhavan

West Bengal Governor hospitalised with chest ailment: Raj Bhavan

Doctors are currently monitoring CV Ananda Bose's condition and will further decide on the next course of treatment after carrying out necessary tests

21 April,2025 02:00 PM IST | Kolkata | mid-day online correspondent
Suspended cop reiterates Walmik Karad encounter claim; fails to provide evidence

Suspended cop reiterates Walmik Karad encounter claim; fails to provide evidence

Suspended officer Ranjit Kasle claimed he was offered a contract to carry out an encounter killing of Walmik Karad, the main accused in the Sarpanch Santosh Deshmukh case. When questioned about proof for his claim, Kasle said such offers are made privately, with no evidence or trail left behind

21 April,2025 01:59 PM IST | Pune | mid-day online correspondent
Daily life in Murshidabad resumes after violent protests

Daily life in Murshidabad resumes after violent protests

Daily life came back to normalcy in Murshidabad after the violent protests in the region. A local reported that the schools had reopened after a 10-day closure

21 April,2025 11:52 AM IST | West Bengal | ANI
BJP slams Rahul Gandhi over his EC remark in his meeting in Boston

BJP slams Rahul Gandhi over his EC remark in his meeting in Boston

BJP slammed Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for his remark on the Election Commission in his meeting at Boston. He questioned questioned why Rahul Gandhi defamed India on foreign soil, further stating that he was an agent of George Soros, who was fighting the Indian state

21 April,2025 10:33 AM IST | New Delhi | ANI
Eight Naxals were killed in Bokaro district of Jharkhand

Eight Naxals were killed in Bokaro district of Jharkhand

The troops of 209 Commando Battalion for Resolute Action (CoBRA) conducted the operation in which eight Naxals were killed and an AK series rifle, three INSAS rifles, a self-loading rifle (SLR), eight country-made guns and a pistol were seized, the officials said

21 April,2025 10:17 AM IST | Ranchi | PTI
WAQF Amendment Bill 2025: What is the controversy all about?

    WAQF Amendment Bill 2025: What is the controversy all about?

    The WAQF Amendment Bill 2025 - rebranded as UMEED ‘Unified Management Empowerment Efficiency and Development’ recently got passed in the Parliament after hours of debate. UMEED amends the WAQF Act that governs the management of properties donated by Muslims. The Waqf Board regulates and manages properties dedicated to religious and charitable purposes in India. The WAQF Act 1995 has long governed religious endowments in India. However, UMEED proposes big changes to the Waqf Act. What’s new? What’s controversial? Why is this bill being opposed? Take a look.

    05 April,2025 07:47 PM IST
    Pope Francis dies at 88, Vatican confirms

    Pope Francis dies at 88, Vatican confirms

    This morning at 7:35 am (0535 GMT) the Bishop of Rome, Francis, returned to the home of the Father," said Cardinal Kevin Farrell in the statement published by the Vatican on its Telegram channel

    21 April,2025 03:16 PM IST | Vatican | AFP

    Israel military admits "professional error" in Gaza strike that killed 15 medics

    An internal investigation of the incident revealed a "failure to report the incident," prompting disciplinary action against several officers, The Times of Israel reported

    21 April,2025 08:31 AM IST | Tel Aviv | ANI

    Volodymyr Zelenskyy proposes 30-day halt on airstrikes targeting civilian infra

    "Since the beginning of the day, the Russian army has violated Putin's ceasefire more than two thousand times," Zelenskyy wrote on X.

    21 April,2025 08:31 AM IST | Kyiv | 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
    Sowing Dreams, Reaping Joy

    Sowing Dreams, Reaping Joy

    In a book released in Marathi and English, 12 women farmers from rural Maharashtra share the quiet joy of planting indigenous seeds in an earth that breathes free of fertilisers

    20 April,2025 08:31 AM IST | Mumbai | Sumedha Raikar Mhatre
    20 April,2025 07:51 AM IST | Mumbai | Meenakshi Shedde
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