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Gauhati High Court gets bomb threat, search operations launched

The high court received an email threatening that there would be a blast in the building, the officials said

22 April,2025 02:14 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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Delhi: Baba Ramdev assures HC to remove 'Sharbat Jihad' advertisement

The assurance comes in response to a legal suit filed by Hamdard, the makers of the popular drink Rooh Afza, who objected to Ramdev's statements.

22 April,2025 02:00 PM IST | ANI
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West Bengal: IIT-Kharagpur student found dead in hostel

An undergraduate student of IIT-Kharagpur, native of Maharashtra's Gondia district, was found hanging from the ceiling in his hostel room on April 20

22 April,2025 12:24 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; based on a complaint filed by the Wing Commander's wife, Squadron Leader Madhumita Dutta, a case has been registered at the Byappanahalli Police Station against unidentified individuals, cops stated

22 April,2025 10:55 AM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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Maharashtra: Women in Yavatmal villages walk kilometres daily for water

Villagers are forced to walk 2 to 3 kilometres each day to fetch water as the wells and handpumps are running dry. Often made on foot and across rough terrain, the journey has become a daily struggle, especially for women who bear the brunt of household water collection duties

22 April,2025 10:18 AM IST | ANI
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Mid-Day Top News: Citizens outraged over footpath chaos in Mumbai 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

22 April,2025 10:08 AM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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"Great leader": US VP Vance lauds PM Modi during his India visit

Vance also expressed gratitude for hosting his family at the PM's residence in New Delhi and said that PM Modi was "incredibly kind to my family."

22 April,2025 08:32 AM IST | ANI
World News

Trump orders US flag to be flown at half-staff as mark of respect to Pope

The Vatican has announced a nine-day mourning period, known as the Novendiale, an ancient Roman tradition that continues to this day. During this time, preparations will begin for the election of the next Pontiff

22 April,2025 08:32 AM IST | ANI
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ISRO achieves docking of SpaDeX satellites for second time

He recalled that the PSLV-C60/Space Docking Experiment (SPADEX) mission was launched on December 30, 2024.

22 April,2025 08:15 AM IST | PTI
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Harvard sues Trump admin to stop freeze of more than USD 2 billion in grants

Harvard President Alan Garber said the university would not bend to the demands. Hours later, the government froze billions of dollars in federal funding.

22 April,2025 08:14 AM IST | AP
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FM Nirmala Sitharaman meets business leaders in San Francisco

On Monday, she held several meetings with business leaders and corporate executives.

22 April,2025 08:13 AM IST | PTI
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Very clear EC is compromised: Rahul Gandhi in US

Gandhi noted that he had been raising the issue earlier also and alleged that “there is something wrong with the system”.

22 April,2025 08:11 AM IST | Agencies
Karnataka ex-DGP murder: Cops book wife, daughter

Karnataka ex-DGP murder: Cops book wife, daughter

Police arrested Om Prakash’s wife Pallavi and daughter Kriti in connection with the incident

22 April,2025 08:10 AM IST | Bengaluru | Agencies
Up to Union government to frame regulations, says Supreme Court

Up to Union government to frame regulations, says Supreme Court

Justice B R Gavai has his say on recent disparaging remarks by BJP MP Dubey against the judiciary

22 April,2025 08:10 AM IST | New Delhi | Agencies
PM Modi, US VP JD Vance, hold bilateral talks with focus on trade

PM Modi, US VP JD Vance, hold bilateral talks with focus on trade

JD Vance arrived in Delhi earlier in the day with his wife and children

22 April,2025 08:09 AM IST | New Delhi | Agencies
PM Modi, Vice-President JD Vance welcome progress in negotiations for trade pact

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 | New Delhi | PTI
Heatwave alert in Chandrapur after district sizzles at 45.6 degrees Celsius

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 | Chandrapur (Maharashtra) | mid-day online correspondent
BJP protests against civic body over supply of contaminated water in Latur

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 | Latur | mid-day online correspondent
BJP man booked for sexually assaulting woman in Madhya Pradesh; party expels him

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 | Sidhi | PTI
Woman dead, 25 injured after mini truck plunges into gorge in Shimla

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 | Shimla | PTI
Punjab: 24-year-old man stabbed to death in Hoshiarpur

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 | Hoshiarpur | 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 passes away at 88

    Pope Francis passes away at 88

    ‘Brothers and sisters, Happy Easter’, were his words at final public appearance a day earlier

    22 April,2025 08:08 AM IST | Vatican City | Agencies

    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 | London | PTI
    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
    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
    Taking the road/rail overbridge could save your life

    Taking the road/rail overbridge could save your life

    This new FOB is located at the southern end of the stadium

    21 April,2025 06:46 AM IST | Mumbai | The Editorial
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