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Opinion

More Ferris wheels, please

It’s unfortunate that the BMC is focusing on just one replica of the London Eye, when it’s obvious we need a lot more

22 March,2025 06:46 AM IST | Lindsay Pereira
Opinion

Garbage-free surroundings are a basic civic right

They added that the issue would be sorted out soon, according to a report in this paper.

22 March,2025 06:44 AM IST | The Editorial
India News

Illegal international telephone exchange busted in UP's Meerut, four arrested

Over 200 SIM cards, SIM boxes, and other communication equipment were allegedly recovered from the accused, police said. The gang earned Rs 20,000 to Rs 25,000 daily through this operation

22 March,2025 01:02 AM IST | PTI
World News

PM Modi to visit Sri Lanka on April 5

Last week, Sri Lankan Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath announced that PM Modi will arrive in Colombo to finalise agreements reached during President Anura Kumara Dissanayake's visit to Delhi last year

22 March,2025 12:46 AM IST | PTI
India News

Maharashtra Labour Department orders probe into Pune bus fire tragedy

The tragedy has prompted the department to prioritise the welfare of the families of the victim workers. Authorities have assured that the necessary benefits under the Workmen's Compensation Act would be provided

22 March,2025 12:33 AM IST | mid-day online correspondent
World News

Woman drowned dog in airport bathroom after being denied boarding, say police

Airport surveillance cameras captured the woman speaking for 15 minutes to an airline agent with the dog in tow, walking into a bathroom near the ticketing area and exiting it without the schnauzer less than 20 minutes later

22 March,2025 12:18 AM IST | mid-day online correspondent
India News

CM Devendra Fadnavis arrives in Nagpur for the first time after violence

Stone pelting and arson were reported in several parts of Nagpur on Monday over rumours that a 'chadar' with holy inscriptions was burnt during protests led by the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) seeking the removal of Aurangzeb's tomb, which is in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar district

21 March,2025 11:49 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
India News

Shashi Tharoor slams govt after private members' business 'scrubbed' from LS

In July last year, Tharoor introduced a private member's bill seeking to reserve 10 seats in the Lok Sabha for those below 35 years of age, asserting that young members are a clear minority in Parliament and this is leading to a "democratic deficit"

21 March,2025 10:59 PM IST | PTI
India News

Priyanka Chaturvedi writes to CJI, seeks disqualification of Allahabad HC judge

Chaturvedi said the quoted sections of the judgement clearly highlight that despite physical assault and an attempt to bring down the minor girl's lower garment, the judge has not considered it as an attempt to rape

21 March,2025 10:56 PM IST | ANI
India News

DMK all set to host first Joint Action Committee meeting over delimitation

Chief Ministers of Kerala, Telangana, and Punjab: Pinarayi Vijayan, Revanth Reddy, Bhagwant Singh Mann, and working president of Shiromani Akali Dal Balwinder Singh Bhunder, and general secretary of Indian Union Muslim League Kerala P M A Salam, were among the leaders who arrived in Chennai to take part in the meeting

21 March,2025 10:53 PM IST | PTI
India News

Man held for 'drug peddling' after mother's complaint in Kerala

According to the police, his mother sought their help after he threatened to 'kill' her and other family members. He also threatened to die by suicide, allegedly under the influence of drugs, as stated in her complaint, police said.

21 March,2025 10:48 PM IST | PTI
India News

Nagpur violence: 14 more held, takes number of arrests to 105

Large-scale stone pelting and arson was reported in several parts of Nagpur on March 17 over rumours that a 'chadar' with holy inscriptions was burnt during protests led by the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) seeking the removal of Aurangzeb's tomb, which is in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar district

21 March,2025 10:43 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
Indian Navy and Coast Guard rescue three injured crew members in MEDEVAC ops

Indian Navy and Coast Guard rescue three injured crew members in MEDEVAC ops

The medical evacuation (MEDEVAC) operation took place in the early hours of March 21 after the Indian Coast Guard's Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre (MRCC) in Mumbai alerted the Navy about four crew members suffering from severe burn injuries

21 March,2025 09:34 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Sanjay Raut raises

Sanjay Raut raises "Aurangzeb tomb" issue in Rajya Sabha

Participating in a discussion on the working of the Ministry of Home Affairs, Raut tore into the government as he alleged that forces attempting to "destabilise" the nation are taking Aurangzeb's name repeatedly, including ministers in the Maharashtra government and those in senior positions in the central government

21 March,2025 07:58 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
Air India inaugurates centre of digital innovation in Kochi

Air India inaugurates centre of digital innovation in Kochi

The centre has also developed AI.g, the world’s first generative AI chatbot in the airline industry, which has answered over eight million customer queries with 97 per cent autonomy

21 March,2025 04:57 PM IST | Kochi | Vinod Kumar Menon
Centre trying to build consensus among states on river linking: Minister

Centre trying to build consensus among states on river linking: Minister

Jal Shakti Minister CR Patil also asserted that action has been taken against those responsible for discrepancies found in the implementation of the ambitious Jal Jeevan Mission and assured that the guilty will not be spared in any state

21 March,2025 04:45 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
'Woman who accused Maharashtra minister Gore of harassment held for extortion'

'Woman who accused Maharashtra minister Gore of harassment held for extortion'

Jaykumar Gore, who represents the Man assembly constituency in western Maharashtra's Satara district, is Minister of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj

21 March,2025 04:38 PM IST | Satara | mid-day online correspondent
Meerut murder: 'Killer' wife spends first night in prison; shuns jail food

Meerut murder: 'Killer' wife spends first night in prison; shuns jail food

Viresh Raj Sharma, senior jail superintendent, said, "Muskan and her lover, Sahil Shukla, were brought to the jail around 6 pm on Wednesday. She remained silent and did not interact with anyone. She also did not eat the provided food."

21 March,2025 03:46 PM IST | Meerut | PTI
Mid-Day Top News: Uproar in Rajya Sabha over cash found at judge’s residence

Mid-Day Top News: Uproar in Rajya Sabha over cash found at judge’s residence

Stay informed with the latest developments in the nation, Mumbai, entertainment, sports, and more. Let's dive into the headlines shaping our world today

21 March,2025 02:25 PM IST | Mumbai
Uttar Pradesh: Two killed, six injured after SUV overturns in Hathras

Uttar Pradesh: Two killed, six injured after SUV overturns in Hathras

The incident took place in the Sikandrarao Police Station area around 11 pm on Thursday when the SUV, heading to Khangrapur village in Etah from Vrindavan, lost control and overturned

21 March,2025 11:22 AM IST | Hathras | PTI
Haryana evicts agitating farmers

Haryana evicts agitating farmers

At the Shambhu and Khanauri borders, JCB and other machines were deployed to remove the concrete blocks to clear the Shambhu-Ambala and Sangrur-Jind roads, which remained closed for over a year after the protesting farmers camped there.

21 March,2025 09:16 AM IST | Chandigarh | Agencies
Karnataka Assembly: High voltage drama in Karnataka Assembly

    Karnataka Assembly: High voltage drama in Karnataka Assembly

    High voltage drama unfolded in the Karnataka Assembly as 18 BJP MLAs were suspended for six months for disrupting proceedings. The Bill for their suspension was passed in the House and tabled by Karnataka Law and Parliamentary Affairs Minister HK Patil. Karnataka Minister MB Patil defended the decision, calling it "100% justified.

    21 March,2025 08:01 PM IST
    India slightly happier than last year, Finland stays happiest

    India slightly happier than last year, Finland stays happiest

    Finland is named the happiest country in the world for the eighth year in a row

    21 March,2025 09:17 AM IST | Washington | Agencies

    World military leaders to discuss peacekeeping force for Ukraine

    Ukraine, Russia agreed to limited ceasefire after US president spoke with the countries’ leaders

    21 March,2025 09:16 AM IST | Kyiv | Agencies

    At Rs 108 crore, M F Husain painting is most expensive modern Indian art

    Comprising 13 unique panels that occupy almost 14 feet across a single canvas, Gram Yatra, which means ‘village pilgrimage’, is widely regarded as a cornerstone of Husain’s oeuvre, celebrating the diversity and dynamism of a newly independent nation.

    21 March,2025 09:16 AM IST | New York | Agencies
    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
    A return fab now rehab

    A return fab now rehab

    Intrepid explorers Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore need readjustment to their new ‘earthly’ environment; space travel is inherently dangerous to human body

    20 March,2025 09:23 AM IST | Mumbai | Arvind Paranjpye
    18 March,2025 09:20 AM IST | Mumbai | C Y Gopinath
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