Sharad Pawar, a towering figure in Maharashtra politics, is the founder of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP). The 84-year-old leader has had a long, eventful career marked by major achievements as well as controversies
12 December,2025 10:23 AM IST | mid-day online correspondentDespite slight improvements in recent weeks, large parts of the city remained shrouded in thick, hazardous haze. Areas such as Ghazipur and Anand Vihar reported severely reduced visibility, while several localities across Delhi continued to record "very poor" air quality
12 December,2025 10:22 AM IST | mid-day online correspondentIn the northern and western parts of the state, Nashik recorded a minimum of 7.8 degrees Celsius with 64 per cent relative humidity and no rainfall over the past 24 hours. Pune experienced a low of 8.3 degrees Celsius with 77 per cent humidity
12 December,2025 09:49 AM IST | mid-day online correspondentSouth Eastern Railway has planned special trains to handle the surge in demand following recent flight cancellations
12 December,2025 09:01 AM IST | ANIThe result was expected, yet suggested a shift in support for bringing charges of impeachment against Trump among House Democrats, who rejected a similar measure by a much wider margin in June
12 December,2025 08:58 AM IST | APMembers of Congress from both parties, as well as civil liberties and consumer rights groups, have pushed for more regulations on AI, saying there is not enough oversight for the powerful technology
12 December,2025 08:54 AM IST | APThe election for the House of Representatives would be held 45 to 60 days after the Royal Decree, a period while Anutin will head a caretaker government with limited powers and cannot approve a new budget
12 December,2025 08:50 AM IST | APMore seriously, experts are raising concerns over potential increases in unplanned pregnancies and sexually transmitted diseases due to higher costs for contraceptives
12 December,2025 08:48 AM IST | APThe unanimous decision by a three-judge panel for the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals mostly validated a scalding contempt order issued in April by US District Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers for violating key part of her September 2021 findings in legal battle instigated by video game maker Epic Games
12 December,2025 08:44 AM IST | APIt’s a brutal battle to stay relevant on Instagram, and even more so to get noticed by the right audience. But, should we succumb to the algorithm asking for a sexy hook in lingerie, to up follower count?
12 December,2025 07:48 AM IST | Aastha Atray BananPhotographs accompanying our report show a long line of commuters using a narrow bridge
12 December,2025 07:45 AM IST | The EditorialThe large-scale, distributed AI-computing network links data centres spread across roughly 2000 km using a high-speed optical network, allowing them to operate almost like a single supercomputer
12 December,2025 06:55 AM IST | AgenciesThe enumeration period for these six states and Union territories was to end on Thursday and draft electoral rolls were to be published on December 16. The enumeration period for Tamil Nadu and Gujarat has been extended till December 14 and the draft electoral rolls will be published on December 19
12 December,2025 06:38 AM IST | New Delhi | Agencies"Distressed by the loss of lives due to a mishap in the Anjaw district of Arunachal Pradesh. My thoughts are with those who have lost their loved ones. I pray for the speedy recovery of those injured," the PMO said in a post on X
11 December,2025 10:53 PM IST | Tinsukia | mid-day online correspondentGoyal said there have been five rounds of negotiations with the US so far. He added that the ongoing visit of US Deputy Trade Representative Rick Switzer is not focused on negotiations but on strengthening engagement between the two sides
11 December,2025 09:33 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentAccording to an official statement, the two leaders expressed satisfaction with the steady strengthening of India-US ties and stressed the need to maintain momentum in efforts to expand bilateral trade as negotiations continue
11 December,2025 09:25 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondentNDA MPs have begun arriving at PM Narendra Modi’s residence for a special dinner aimed at strengthening coordination within the alliance during the Winter Session of Parliament. The meeting will focus on streamlining floor strategy
11 December,2025 09:09 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondentThe CM also asked PMC to plan the development of the 23 villages that were merged into the corporation in June 2021. Plans for Pune Growth Hubs through Maharashtra Institution for Transformation (MITRA), a government institute, should be verified, he further directed officials
11 December,2025 07:31 PM IST | Nagpur | mid-day online correspondentSpeaking to reporters at the party office in the Vidhan Bhavan premises during the winter session, Uddhav Thackeray alleged that corruption among ministers was emerging daily
11 December,2025 06:55 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentThe collaboration enables Air India passengers to seamlessly access most of Scoot’s network — covering over 70 destinations across 18 countries — through convenient transfers at Singapore Changi Airport
11 December,2025 06:53 PM IST | Mumbai | A CorrespondentThe airline announced it will offer travel vouchers worth Rs 10,000 to such passengers, which can be used for any future IndiGo journey over the next 12 months. The airline said refunds for bookings made through travel partners have also been actioned
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Nobel Peace Prize laureate María Corina Machado has revealed explosive new details about her secret escape from Venezuela — and the hidden role the United States played in helping her break free from Nicolás Maduro’s regime.
The latest large-scale fighting was set off by a skirmish on Sunday that wounded two Thai soldiers and derailed a ceasefire pushed by US President Donald Trump that ended five days of combat in July over longstanding territorial disputes
12 December,2025 06:52 AM IST | Bangkok | AgenciesTogether with Alfred Goodrich, Forte3D’s co-founder and CEO, he redesigned the instrument and created a simple hybrid structure that is easy to 3D print. The instrument can withstand travel, temperature changes, and daily use while still delivering a rich, resonant sound
The accused was tried on four charges related to engaging in political activities, violation of the Official Secret Act detrimental to safety and interest of the state, misuse of authority and government resources and causing wrongful loss to persons
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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-
There were help desks at both airports to guide and assist passengers with information on additional trains to help with ticket bookings, our report quoted a Railway PRO as saying
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