Lara Peters and Mathijs Dordregter chose eco-friendly options in their wedding such as recycled clothing, vegetarian food and public transport, promoting the idea of a “circular” approach to consumption and encouraging others to adopt sustainable practices
09 April,2026 04:01 PM IST | AFPAccording to sources, the decision was communicated to the Asia-Pacific group on April 2. No official reason has been cited for the move. PM Narendra Modi had earlier proposed that India host COP33 during his address at the high-level segment of COP28 in Dubai in December 2023
09 April,2026 03:54 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentMaharashtra BJP leader Chandrashekhar Bawankule claimed that the people in Baramati and across Maharashtra favour an uncontested victory for Sunetra Pawar
09 April,2026 03:40 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentAccording to the latest five-day district forecast issued by IMD’s Regional Meteorological Centre, dry conditions are expected today across Mumbai, Thane, Palghar, Raigad, Ratnagiri, and Sindhudurg
09 April,2026 03:37 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentWhile the spacecraft’s voyage back to Earth following a historic trip around the Moon has been smooth, the Orion capsule’s USD 23 million Universal Waste Management System, designed to flush wastewater into space, has developed a stubborn clog
09 April,2026 03:34 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentAs per official data from the Election Commission of India at 11 am, the Koridang constituency in Nagaland recorded a significant 41.06 per cent voter turnout, the highest among all four seats. Tripura’s Dharmanagar seat was not far behind, posting a solid 33.51 per cent turnout
09 April,2026 03:19 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentDespite rain and overcast skies, voters across Assam turned out in large numbers for the Assembly elections, with strong participation from youth, women, and senior citizens. Minor EVM glitches were quickly resolved as polling continued smoothly
09 April,2026 03:02 PM IST | PTIAddressing a public meeting in Haldia—considered a stronghold of Leader of Opposition Suvendu Adhikari— PM Modi claimed that while the country is progressing, the current state administration is holding Bengal back
09 April,2026 02:40 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentOfficials stated that the deceased was found unconscious in his bed on Thursday morning. He was immediately taken by ambulance to a nearby hospital, where doctors pronounced him dead on arrival
09 April,2026 02:26 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentThe Supreme Court of India has begun hearings on the Sabarimala temple entry review with a nine-judge bench led by Surya Kant. The case will revisit crucial constitutional issues, including religious freedom, equality, and judicial oversight of faith-based practices
09 April,2026 02:25 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentNeeraj Mittal said India’s LPG supply is fully stable with no shortages, and shipments via the Strait of Hormuz continue without delays. The government is monitoring the situation daily and focusing on diversification to strengthen energy security despite global tensions
09 April,2026 01:58 PM IST | ANIIn a post on Truth Social, Trump warned that any failure to uphold the agreement—though he described it as unlikely—could result in a significantly stronger military response. He suggested that the United States is prepared to act decisively if necessary
09 April,2026 01:42 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentMundhe was recently appointed as Secretary, Disaster Management, Rehabilitation, Revenue and Forest Department at Mantralaya, the state secretariat in Mumbai
09 April,2026 12:29 PM IST | Nanded | mid-day online correspondentThe All India Shia Personal Law Board (AISPLB) has welcomed the recent US-Iran ceasefire, describing it as a victory for Iran and calling the country a “superpower”. Leaders said Tehran stood firm against US and Israeli pressure during the nearly 40-day conflict and dictated terms of the ceasefire
09 April,2026 11:41 AM IST | Mumbai | Asif RizviEarly voter turnout in the 2026 Assembly elections stood at 17.8 percent in Assam and 16.2 percent in Kerala, with Puducherry recording 17.4 percent by 9 am. Polling is underway across 296 seats in two states and one Union Territory, with counting scheduled for May 4
09 April,2026 11:05 AM IST | New Delhi [India] | ANISeventy-five Maharashtra students studying overseas are struggling financially as government-approved scholarships for 2026 remain unpaid for over two months. With universities issuing fee warnings and officials citing lack of funds, the delay has sparked concerns over governance and student welfare
09 April,2026 09:04 AM IST | Pune | Archana DahiwalEven so, I express my sincere regret. It was never my intention to hurt the sentiments of the people of Gujarat
09 April,2026 09:00 AM IST | New Delhi | AgenciesThe incident occurred at Garden Mund, when a herd of Indian bison surrounded the village late Tuesday night
09 April,2026 08:55 AM IST | Nilgiris | AgenciesThe Saradha group, headed by Sen, allegedly defrauded lakhs of people for hundreds of crores. He was arrested in April 2013
09 April,2026 08:54 AM IST | Kolkata | AgenciesVoters queued outside polling stations to cast their votes in a single-phase assembly election
09 April,2026 08:50 AM IST | New Delhi | ANIThe children, aged between two and four years, reportedly developed symptoms such as fever and vomiting and died within 24 hours, health officials said
09 April,2026 08:31 AM IST | Jaipur | AgenciesADVERTISEMENT
Intelligence inputs suggest that Mojtaba Khamenei is currently in critical condition and under intensive medical care in Qom, a city central to Iran’s religious and political structure. Reports indicate he may be incapacitated and unable to participate in governance during a period of heightened regional conflict. A memo reportedly shared among Gulf allies, attributed to US and Israeli-backed assessments, claims Mojtaba Khamenei is unconscious. These developments come amid growing uncertainty within Iran’s leadership following the reported death of Ali Khamenei in an early-stage wartime strike. Qom has now emerged as the focal point of both treatment and strategic developments, with intelligence tracking preparations that include the construction of a large mausoleum. WATCH
Lebanon declared a day of mourning after Israeli strikes killed about 182 people, raising doubts about a fragile US–Iran ceasefire. Israel says Lebanon is not part of the truce, while Hezbollah and Iran view the attacks as violations
09 April,2026 01:25 PM IST | Beirut, Lebanon | AFPSemiofficial Iranian agencies released a chart indicating that the Revolutionary Guard may have placed sea mines in the Strait of Hormuz during the conflict. The move appears to be a pressure tactic amid a fragile ceasefire involving Iran, the US, and Israel
After meeting NATO chief Mark Rutte, US President Donald Trump criticised the alliance, claiming it failed to support the US during the Iran conflict. His remarks have revived concerns over Washington’s commitment to NATO amid ongoing geopolitical tensions
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Amit Shah made the remarks via video link while inaugurating the Shri Motibhai R Chaudhary Sagar Sainik School and Sagar Organic Plant at Boriyavi village in Mehsana district, Gujarat
13 November,2025 09:36 PM IST | Ahmedabad | mid-day online correspondentMove to ease traffic congestion near Pune University, along Ganeshkhind Road
Janmashtami, which commemorates the birth of Lord Krishna, on the occasion, here are some of the best messages and wishes you can share this Janmashtami with your family and friends-
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