As Israel and Iran traded intense airstrikes, President Trump is considering US military involvement. Talks in Geneva offer a slim hope of de-escalation amid rising regional threats. ‘Opportunity ’ in site as EU leaders meet Iranian diplomat
21 June,2025 08:52 AM IST | AgenciesStressing the importance of Indian languages as the soul of the nation’s identity, Shah said on Thursday that the time has come to reclaim India’s linguistic heritage
21 June,2025 08:51 AM IST | AgenciesBritish lawmakers are voting on a bill to legalise assisted dying for terminally ill adults in England and Wales. If passed, eligible individuals could apply for medically assisted death under strict conditions.
21 June,2025 08:47 AM IST | AgenciesUkraine said Russia launched 80 Shahed and decoy drones overnight, of which 70 were either jammed or shot down. One person was killed and over 24 injured as Russia launched 80 drones overnight on Ukraine. Authorities confirmed 70 drones were intercepted by air defenses or jammed.
21 June,2025 08:40 AM IST | AgenciesA year after Olympic athletes competed in the Seine, Parisians and tourists will be allowed to swim in the river from July 5, thanks to enhanced water treatment and cleanup efforts. French authorities confirm the information
21 June,2025 08:37 AM IST | AgenciesMore than 100 personal relics of Napoleon Bonaparte, from his military hat to divorce documents, are showcased in Paris before going under the hammer at a historic auction.
21 June,2025 08:34 AM IST | AgenciesA US appeals court ruled in favor of Trump’s decision to deploy the National Guard in LA without state approval during immigration protests, citing public safety concerns and federal authority. A US appeals court upheld former President Trump’s authority to federalise the National Guard during LA immigration protest
21 June,2025 08:29 AM IST | AgenciesThe drain is filled with so much debris and sludge, even after removing large quantities of waste, the water stays put
21 June,2025 08:24 AM IST | The EditorialIf deputy CM speaks up against three-language policy introduced by his own government, it will cause the Mahayuti alliance to crack; but if he stays mum, he risks alienating Sena’s core base of Marathi speakers
21 June,2025 08:22 AM IST | Sanjeev ShivadekarThe fact that just 39 out of 272 sirens installed across the city are operational should tell us how prepared we really are
21 June,2025 08:20 AM IST | Lindsay Pereira"The 24-hour exercise began at 6 pm on June 18 and concluded at 6 pm on June 19," stated Special Commissioner of Police (CP), Crime, Devesh Chandra Srivastava. As part of this extensive drive, 139 drug offenders were arrested under the NDPS Act
20 June,2025 08:20 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentAccording to the Tigerwatchranthambhore, Arrowhead (T84) was born on March 23, 2014. She was one of four cubs of Krishna (T19) and Star Male (T28), and a direct descendant of the legendary tigress Machhli
20 June,2025 08:03 PM IST | Ranjeet JadhavThe theme for the International Day of Yoga, oberseved annually on June 21, is 'Yoga for One Earth, One Health'. Recognising the power of yoga in promoting physical and mental well-being, daily sessions of the ancient Indian practice are being conducted from June 11 as run-up to International Yoga Day 2025
20 June,2025 07:38 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentUnion Home Minister Amit Shah was in the city to inaugurate the Adichunchanagiri University (ACU) Bengaluru campus, and BGS Medical College and Hospital in Bengaluru
20 June,2025 07:12 PM IST | Bengaluru | mid-day online correspondentPrime Minister Narendra Modi virtually launched India's 71st Vande Bharat train from Siwan on Friday. This new service, which had its inaugural run from Patliputra station, is expected to cut travel time between Patliputra and Gorakhpur by at least two hours, making journeys more convenient for commuters
20 June,2025 07:11 PM IST | Patna | mid-day online correspondentPrime Minister Modi attended a state-level function at Janta Maidan in Bhubaneswar to commemorate the completion of one year of the Odisha government
20 June,2025 06:35 PM IST | Bhubaneswar | mid-day online correspondentThe Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has successfully coordinated the return of Moideenabba Ummer Beary from the UAE through INTERPOL Channels. The International Police Cooperation Unit (IPCU) of the CBI, in coordination with the National Central Bureau (NCB) in Abu Dhabi
20 June,2025 05:26 PM IST | New Delhi | ANIThe aircraft landed safely and the bird hit was detected after it touched down in Pune, the airline said in a statement, adding that it has been grounded and extensive checks are being carried out by the engineering team. Air India said it has given passengers the option of refunds on cancellation or complimentary rescheduling
20 June,2025 04:25 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentThe summons come after an FIR was registered by the ACB on April 30 based on allegations of financial irregularities to the tune of Rs 2,000 crore in the construction of over 12,000 classrooms or semi-permanent structures in Delhi government schools
20 June,2025 04:10 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondentLocated on the Godavari River, the dam spreads 10 km in Paithan tehsil and is a key project in Marathwada, supplying water for agriculture and drinking water to Jalna and Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar
20 June,2025 03:18 PM IST | Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar (Maharashtra) | mid-day online correspondentDelhi's Leader of Opposition, Atishi, criticised the BJP after AAP's Manish Sisodia was summoned by the Anti-Corruption Bureau for the "fake" classroom scam. Atishi called it another "fabricated case" by the BJP against AAP
20 June,2025 03:16 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondentADVERTISEMENT
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has become the first Indian PM to visit Croatia, marking a historic moment in India’s outreach to Central and Eastern Europe. During his visit to Zagreb, PM Modi and Croatian Prime Minister Andrej Plenković signed key agreements in agriculture, science, technology, and cultural exchange. Here are the highlights.
On Friday, Russian drones struck Odesa and Kharkiv overnight, killing at least one person and hitting apartment blocks. Meanwhile, a Kremlin official indicated that new peace talks are expected to be announced next week between both nations
20 June,2025 07:15 PM IST | Kyiv | mid-day online correspondentElon Musk-headed SpaceX's newest Starship exploded ahead of a routine engine test in Texas, leading to a complete loss of the aircraft and damage to the immediate area surrounding the stand. Earlier, the Axiom-4 mission launch scheduled for June 19 was delayed till June 22 due to technical snags
The Prime Minister received a ceremonial welcome upon his arrival in Croatia. This is the first visit by an Indian Prime Minister to Croatia, signifying an important milestone in the bilateral relationship and opening new avenues for cooperation in areas of mutual interest
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The passenger who was about to board the plane was detained after he told the airline's security officer that he had a bomb with him, an Airports Authority of India (AAI) official said
13 May,2025 05:08 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentIn 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
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
Two stumpers made their debut in the 1986 Test. India’s Chandu Pandit (although Kiran More kept wickets) and England’s Bruce French, who replaced Paul Downton. Nottinghamshire’s French reportedly indulged in mountaineering
19 June,2025 07:24 AM IST | Mumbai | Clayton MurzelloADVERTISEMENT