Maharashtra Elections 2024 are slated for November 20, with counting on November 23; the struggle is projected to be between two major alliances: the Mahayuti and the Maha Vikas Aghadi
24 October,2024 12:11 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentThe Shiv Sena went through a spilt in June 2022, when a section of the MLAs, led by Eknath Shinde rebelled against the then Chief Minister of Maharashtra Uddhav Thackeray
24 October,2024 12:08 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentThe Congress party has nominated former BJP leader Jayanta Bora as its candidate for the upcoming by-election in Behali, stirring tensions within the opposition alliance in Assam. Bora's selection comes amid internal disagreements regarding the distribution of seats among the opposition parties.
24 October,2024 11:54 AM ISTFrance hosts an international conference to secure military and humanitarian aid for Lebanon, as the country faces displacement, economic collapse, and war with Hezbollah. The conference also aims to strengthen Lebanon’s sovereignty and rebuild institutions.
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24 October,2024 11:10 AM IST | mid-day online correspondentAs Diwali approaches, Guwahati markets are filled with people buying traditional oil lamps. Traders report higher diya prices this year, but expect sales to rise. Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma shared scenes from Lakshmi Puja festivities at Bijni Lakshmi Mandir.
24 October,2024 11:09 AM ISTCyclone Dana is approaching the coasts of West Bengal and Odisha, bringing heavy rainfall and gusty winds. Several districts in Bengal, including Kolkata, are experiencing downpours and disruptions in transportation, with over 170 trains cancelled. Emergency teams are on high alert.
24 October,2024 10:18 AM IST | mid-day online correspondentThe Bretton Woods Institutions are the IMF and the World Bank Group, established in 1944 at a conference in Bretton Woods, New Hampshire in the US
24 October,2024 09:51 AM IST | PTIFootage from the site of the incident broadcast by local media just after the attack that took place at 3:30 pm (local time) showed huge clouds of smoke and a large fire raging at the site in Kahramankazan
24 October,2024 09:49 AM IST | ANIMeanwhile, one more body was recovered on Wednesday, bringing the total death toll to six from the site of the incident
24 October,2024 09:49 AM IST | ANIIn her childhood, she has had frequent travels to India along with her mother, who migrated to the US for higher studies from her hometown of Chennai
24 October,2024 09:46 AM IST | PTISanjeev Kumar Gandhi, Superintendent of Shimla Police, outlined the challenges posed by drug trafficking in the region and the police's concerted efforts to tackle the problem
24 October,2024 09:44 AM IST | ANIOn October 16, the top court had pulled up Punjab and Haryana governments over the issue
24 October,2024 09:43 AM IST | New Delhi | AgenciesCyclone Dana, with wind speeds expected to reach up to 120 kmph (75 mph), is likely to hit between Bhitarkanika National Park and Dhamra Port in Odisha by Friday morning, the India Meteorological Department said
23 October,2024 10:19 PM IST | Kolkata | mid-day online correspondentThe airport will cease all flight operations starting from 4 pm on Thursday, October 24, until 9 am the following day as a precautionary measure to ensure passenger safety. This decision comes amid meteorological reports indicating heavy to very heavy rainfall, along with gale-force winds, due to Cyclone Dana
23 October,2024 09:37 PM IST | Mumbai | Prasun ChoudhariThe relief package was announced after a loss-assessment survey was conducted in 136 talukas of the 20 affected districts including Panchmahal, Surendranagar, Navsari, Devbhumi Dwarka, Kheda, Anand, Bharuch, Vadodara, Morbi, Jamnagar, Kutch, etc
23 October,2024 08:50 PM IST | Ahmedabad | PTIPM Modi met Chinese President Xi Jinping on the sidelines of BRICS Summit in Russia and welcomed the agreement reached between the two countries earlier this week on patrolling arrangements along LAC in Ladakh
23 October,2024 07:41 PM IST | Kazan | mid-day online correspondentGerman Ambassador Philipp Ackermann was interacting with media ahead of Chancellor Olaf Scholz's visit to India. He was asked about New Delhi's potential role towards seeking a resolution of the over two-year-long Russia-Ukraine conflict
23 October,2024 06:37 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondentThe decision has been taken by the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C) after witnessing growing cyber threats and to enhance cyber defence capabilities
23 October,2024 06:34 PM IST | New Delhi | ANIThe husband argued that if his wife does not qualify as a 'woman', he should not be subjected to maintenance obligations or accusations under domestic violence and dowry laws
23 October,2024 05:44 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondentKazan, Oct 23 (PTI) India supports dialogue and diplomacy and not war, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said at the BRICS Summit here on Wednesday, in an unambiguous message calling for resolution of the Russia-Ukraine conflict through peaceful negotiations.
23 October,2024 05:20 PM IST | Kazan | PTIADVERTISEMENT
A tragic attack unfolded at the headquarters of Turkish Aerospace Industries (TUSAS) near Ankara on October 23, resulting in the deaths of 5 individuals and injuring 22 others. Footage from the scene captured armed assailants entering the building amidst reports of gunfire and a loud explosion. Emergency services were swiftly dispatched to the site, where employees were escorted to shelters, and access to the area was restricted. Turkey’s Interior Minister, Ali Yerlikaya, labeled the incident a "terrorist attack" and confirmed that two of the assailants were killed during the incident. However, the cause and identity of the perpetrators remain unclear. Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan, who was attending a BRICS conference in Kazan alongside Russian President Vladimir Putin when the news broke, expressed his condolences. President Putin also extended his sympathies to President Erdogan in light of the tragedy. TUSAS is recognized as one of Turkey's most significant defense and aviation companies, making this attack particularly alarming for national security. The investigation into the motives behind the attack is ongoing, with authorities working diligently to uncover more information.
According to data from the Election Lab at the University of Florida, about 7.8 million votes have come in through early in-person methods while over 13.3 million votes have been cast through mail ballots
24 October,2024 07:52 AM IST | Washington | AgenciesThe Boeing-made Intelsat 33e satellite provided broadband communication from some 35,000 km above the Indian Ocean, in a geostationary orbit around the equator
The station in Krakow city said its three avatars are designed to reach younger listeners by speaking about cultural, art and social issues including the concerns of LGBTQ+ people
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On the day of Dhanteras 2024, devotees must perform Lakshmi Puja in the 'Pradosh Kaal' as the 'Sthir Lagna' arrives around this time. 'Sthir' means to remain still or fixed. It is believed that if the Puja is conducted during this auspicious time, Goddess Lakshmi stays in the house, bringing prosperity and wealth in the family
23 October,2024 04:03 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentThe main day of Diwali, known as Lakshmi Puja or Badi Diwali, falls on the third day, when homes and temples are illuminated with diyas (oil lamps), candles, and lights to welcome Goddess Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth and prosperity
The nine-day festival honours the nine avatars of Goddess Durga and is marked by vibrant festivities, traditional dances, and rituals.
Completion of the work will also result in uninterrupted train traffic. During the block eight suburban trains were cancelled and 22 short-terminated
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