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Opinion

Life in a Metro

Somehow, our sutradhaars managed to get fly-on-the-wall access on the inaugural train ride of Metro-3. Naturally, they had plenty to discuss when they met the following day

07 October,2024 05:44 AM IST | Fiona Fernandez
Opinion

Authorities keeping their word shouldn’t be rare

At that time, authorities had promised to ‘return’ the garden to the locals, once the work was done

07 October,2024 04:59 AM IST | The Editorial
Opinion

How memory oppresses Kashmir

While it would seem to an outsider that normalcy has returned to the Valley, its silent denizens are tormented by recollections of repression and election manipulation through the decades

07 October,2024 04:59 AM IST | Ajaz Ashraf
Opinion

Face off, campaign on

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Opposition leader Rahul Gandhi script rallying points for the Maharashtra Assembly election

07 October,2024 04:56 AM IST | Dharmendra Jore
India News

Minor's rape-murder in Bengal: Ensure culprits get death, CM tells cops

CM Mamata Banerjee, while speaking at the Kolkata Police Body Guard Lines on the minor's rape-murder in Bengal, asserted that crime has no colour, caste or religion. She also said 'media trials' in such cases must stop as they could hamper investigations

06 October,2024 09:45 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
India News

Two cops suspended after accused flees from police station in Nagpur

The 18-year-old accused, apprehended for possession of a firearm, managed to remove the handcuffs and flee the police station in Nagpur when the cops were busy with paperwork for his court appearance

06 October,2024 08:28 PM IST | PTI
World News

October 7 Hamas attacks: Supporters of Israel, Palestine rally across globe

Several events were held on Sunday in London, Berlin, Paris and Rome on the eve of the first anniversary of the October 7 Hamas attacks

06 October,2024 08:06 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
India News

Latur polytechnic food poisoning: All 50 students discharged from hospital

The police have collected samples of food from the institute in the Latur polytechnic food poisoning incident

06 October,2024 07:47 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
India News

Air India's Delhi-London flight diverted to Copenhagen as passenger falls ill

After the passenger was deplaned and rushed to a hospital in Copenhagen, Air India flight from Delhi departed to London

06 October,2024 07:04 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
India News

Pune: Sanjeev Sanyal to be Gokhale Institute's Chancellor

Sanjeev Sanyal is a member of the Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister. The development comes 10 days after Bibek Debroy stepped down from the Pune-based university chancellor's post

06 October,2024 06:11 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
India News

West Bengal: Protests erupt over rape, murder of 10-year-old girl in state

The minor was found dead in a canal on Saturday, October 5. The West Bengal Police detained a person in connection with the case

06 October,2024 04:52 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
World News

Israeli arstrike hits Gaza mosque killing 19 amid escalating conflict

Nearly a year after the October 7 incident, Israel is still fighting Hamas in Gaza, as well as Hezbollah in Lebanon, with whom it has exchanged fire along the border since the Gaza conflict started

06 October,2024 02:42 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
WB junior doctors start indefinite hunger strike demanding workplace safety

WB junior doctors start indefinite hunger strike demanding workplace safety

The protesting doctors' main demand is for enhanced hospital security and safety measures, which they believe the government has not adequately addressed.

06 October,2024 02:14 PM IST | Kolkata | mid-day online correspondent
ED conducts searches at 44 locations across nine states in Pearl Agro Corp case

ED conducts searches at 44 locations across nine states in Pearl Agro Corp case

The ED said that during the search operations, various incriminating documents were recovered and seized

06 October,2024 10:10 AM IST | Delhi | ANI
Margao Police detain group of protestors demanding arrest of ex-Goa RSS chief

Margao Police detain group of protestors demanding arrest of ex-Goa RSS chief

A senior police officer confirmed that at least five protestors were detained after they refused to clear the road as a part of the protest that began this morning

06 October,2024 09:57 AM IST | Panaji | PTI
Army seizes huge cache of weapons, explosives in J-K's Poonch

Army seizes huge cache of weapons, explosives in J-K's Poonch

According to the Army officials, a search was launched based on a tip-off and the weapons and explosives were recovered from a suspected terrorist bag.

06 October,2024 09:55 AM IST | Jammu and Kashmir | ANI
WB serves mutton biryani to inmates for Durga puja

WB serves mutton biryani to inmates for Durga puja

A decision was reached that the inmates, who work as cooks, would prepare the delicacies during the Durga puja festivities

06 October,2024 09:34 AM IST | Kolkata | Agencies
Left leaders in Chennai held for Samsung stir without permission

Left leaders in Chennai held for Samsung stir without permission

“The question is: do we have the right to form a union or not?” Mutharasan, asked.

06 October,2024 09:33 AM IST | Chennai | Agencies
Over 60 per cent of Haryana shows up to ink their finger

Over 60 per cent of Haryana shows up to ink their finger

According to the data available at 5 pm, 61 per cent polling has been registered and it will further increase once all information comes in.

06 October,2024 09:32 AM IST | Chandigarh | Agencies
Most exit polls predict Congress’ win

Most exit polls predict Congress’ win

The final results will only be announced on October 8

06 October,2024 09:31 AM IST | New Delhi | Agencies
Congress will form govt with comfortable majority, says Hooda

Congress will form govt with comfortable majority, says Hooda

Hooda said this election was also about "achievements of the previous Congress government versus the BJP's failures and their non-performance"

05 October,2024 10:22 PM IST | Chandigarh | PTI
Pakistan Protests: Huge clash between protestors and security forces

    Pakistan Protests: Huge clash between protestors and security forces

    Islamabad is on high alert as protests against the Anti-government sentiments continued in Pakistan. PTI supporters continued to protest for the release of former PM Imran Khan. Supporters of jailed Imran Khan gathered for an anti-government rally in defiance of a ban on the congregation in Islamabad. Over 80 police personnel have been injured in clashes with supporters of Imran Khan in Islamabad. Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi told journalists that the convoy fired on the police and continuously used teargas. He said while the convoy was heavily armed, the police had been instructed not to carry weapons to prevent the situation from escalating. Authorities have sealed off Islamabad and blocked cellphone services to prevent the gathering. Islamabad is on high alert ahead of a series of top-level diplomatic events scheduled over the next two weeks. Notably, it was the latest in a series of protest rallies since last month to press for Khan's release and agitate against the ruling coalition. Former Jailed PM Imran Khan the ruling govt ‘illegitimate’ alleging it was formed after a fraudulent election.

    06 October,2024 04:17 PM IST
    Taiwan detects 4 Chinese military aircraft, 6 naval vessels around its territory

    Taiwan detects 4 Chinese military aircraft, 6 naval vessels around its territory

    The MND added that eight of the aircraft crossed the median line and entered Taiwan's southwestern ADIZ.

    06 October,2024 10:00 AM IST | Taipei | ANI

    Death toll from Hurricane Helene in United States rises to 227

    About half the victims were in North Carolina, while dozens more were killed in Georgia and South Carolina

    06 October,2024 09:47 AM IST | Frankfort | AP

    Jewish pilgrims visit Ukraine for Rosh Hashana

    Despite Ukrainian and Israeli diplomats warning of the security threat, officials told AP that 35,000 pilgrims made the journey to Uman this year, the same as in earlier years

    06 October,2024 09:44 AM IST | Ukraine | Agencies
    Navratri 2024: Day-wise colours of festival and their significance

    Navratri 2024: Day-wise colours of festival and their significance

    The nine-day festival honours the nine avatars of Goddess Durga and is marked by vibrant festivities, traditional dances, and rituals.

    03 October,2024 12:48 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

    Navratri 2024: Chaitra Navratri wishes, images, SMS, greetings for loved ones

    Navratri 2024 will be observed from October 3 to October 12

    30 September,2024 04:23 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

    Here's how you can level up your Desi outfit game for garba

    Whether it’s experimenting with fusion wear, playing with vibrant colours, or accessorising with statement jewellery, Navratri fashion in 2024 is set to be exciting, bold, and fun!

    28 September,2024 08:51 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
    When was the Buddha born?

    When was the Buddha born?

    They found almost 48 theories of the Buddha’s date based on Tibetan, Mongolian, Indian, Burmese, Senegalese, Chinese, Japanese, German, and English sources

    06 October,2024 08:17 AM IST | Mumbai | Devdutt Pattanaik
    05 October,2024 07:26 AM IST | Mumbai | Lindsay Pereira
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