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When it looks easy on Instagram

Social media has a way of making you feel you can be anyone, and do anything… without putting in the work. Are we setting, and following, unrealistic expectations thanks to our curated feeds?

09 April,2026 07:15 PM IST | Aastha Atray Banan
India News

Kumbh Mela: NGT stays tree-felling in Nashik till April 28; mayor defends move

The interim stay was issued during a hearing on a petition filed by environmentalist Manish Baviskar, who raised concerns over large-scale cutting of trees, particularly along key roads in the city

09 April,2026 07:10 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
India News

LPG vessel 'Green Asha' reaches Mumbai safely as Middle East tensions ease

Amid the West Asia conflict, an India-flagged LPG tanker, Green Asha, has safely reached JNPA in Navi Mumbai carrying 15,400 tonnes of LPG after crossing the Strait of Hormuz. The arrival comes amid easing Middle East tensions, ensuring steady cooking gas supply and boosting energy security in India

09 April,2026 07:09 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
India News

India and Sweden to boost trade, defence and innovation ties at 8th FOC

India and Sweden held the 8th Foreign Office Consultations in New Delhi, co-chaired by Sibi George and Dag Hartelius, agreeing to strengthen cooperation in trade, defence, innovation, sustainability and people-to-people ties

09 April,2026 06:11 PM IST | IANS
World News

Indian vessel carrying 15,400 tonnes of LPG reaches Navi Mumbai port

According to an official government statement, the ship docked at JNPA’s liquid berth operated by Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) and Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) on Thursday. The statement confirmed that the vessel, its cargo and all crew members are safe

09 April,2026 05:44 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
India News

When sev-khamani strikes: Nearly 100 fall ill at religious event in Ahmedabad

In Rajpura village, Ahmedabad district, nearly 100 people fell ill after consuming sev-khamani at a religious event, officials said. Dr Chintan Desai, district epidemic medical officer, reported that 96 villagers were hospitalised, with 38 still admitted in stable condition

09 April,2026 05:30 PM IST | PTI
India News

Solapur-Mumbai Siddheshwar Express marks golden jubilee with station celebration

The Golden Jubilee celebrations were held shortly before the train’s scheduled departure at 10:30 pm, drawing the presence of railway officials, staff, rail enthusiasts, passenger association members and local residents

09 April,2026 05:01 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
India News

Aviation ministry cuts landing and parking charges for domestic airlines

The decision comes in the wake of rising crude prices triggered by the West Asia conflict, which has affected global air operations. Earlier, the government had capped the hike in aviation turbine fuel (ATF) prices for domestic carriers at 25 per cent, even as international fuel costs surged sharply

09 April,2026 05:01 PM IST
World News

Israel kills Hezbollah secretary’s aide in Beirut, hits weapons sites

The Israel Defence Forces killed Ali Yusuf Harshi, Hezbollah’s secretary and Naim Qassem’s nephew, and struck weapons sites in southern Lebanon. LTG Eyal Zamir said Israel will continue targeting Hezbollah, completing its largest coordinated strike in Lebanon during Operation Roaring Lion

09 April,2026 04:39 PM IST | IANS
India News

Maharashtra weather update: Mumbai, Konkan to face hot, humid spell

According 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 04:32 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
World News

Dutch couple hosts sustainable wedding at Netherland's busiest rail station

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 | AFP
India News

India pulls out of COP33 hosting bid, Congress slams ‘flip-flop’

According 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 correspondent
BJP warns Congress over contesting Baramati bypoll against Sunetra Pawar

BJP warns Congress over contesting Baramati bypoll against Sunetra Pawar

Maharashtra 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 | Nagpur | mid-day online correspondent
Nagaland tops polling trends; Tripura records strong turnout

Nagaland tops polling trends; Tripura records strong turnout

As 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 | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
Rains, overcast skies fail to dampen voters' spirit in Assam

Rains, overcast skies fail to dampen voters' spirit in Assam

Despite 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 | Guwahati | PTI
West Bengal polls: PM Modi slams TMC, calls for change in state

West Bengal polls: PM Modi slams TMC, calls for change in state

Addressing 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 | Haldia | mid-day online correspondent
Assam Election 2026: Poll official found dead in Sonitpur during voting

Assam Election 2026: Poll official found dead in Sonitpur during voting

Officials 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 | Tezpur | mid-day online correspondent
Supreme Court begins nine-judge bench hearing on Sabarimala review

Supreme Court begins nine-judge bench hearing on Sabarimala review

The 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 | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
Maharashtra: Protests erupt against transfer of IAS officer Tukaram Mundhe

Maharashtra: Protests erupt against transfer of IAS officer Tukaram Mundhe

Mundhe 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 correspondent
All India Shia Personal Law Board hails Iran as ‘superpower’ after ceasefire

All India Shia Personal Law Board hails Iran as ‘superpower’ after ceasefire

The 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 Rizvi
Assam logs 17.8 pc turnout, Kerala 16.2 pc in early voting

Assam logs 17.8 pc turnout, Kerala 16.2 pc in early voting

Early 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] | ANI
Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem killed in massive Beirut strike, claims Israel

    Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem killed in massive Beirut strike, claims Israel

    Israel claims it has killed Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem in massive overnight airstrikes on Beirut, marking a dramatic escalation in the Israel–Lebanon conflict. The IDF says Qassem’s personal secretary Ali Yusuf Kharshi was also eliminated in the same wave of strikes, along with multiple weapons storage sites, launchers, and command centres. According to Israel, around 10 Hezbollah military locations were targeted, including strategic crossings used to transfer weapons south of the Litani River. If confirmed, Qassem’s death would deal a major blow to the Iran-backed group, which already lost longtime leader Hassan Nasrallah in a previous Israeli strike.

    09 April,2026 05:50 PM IST
    Artemis II crew faces unusual hurdle: clogged toilet hits Orion spacecraft

    Artemis II crew faces unusual hurdle: clogged toilet hits Orion spacecraft

    While 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 | Houston | mid-day online correspondent

    West Asia war: No disruption in LPG shipments, says Petroleum Secretary Neeraj

    Neeraj 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 | New Delhi | ANI

    US military to remain deployed around Iran until "real agreement": Trump

    In 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 | Washington | mid-day online correspondent
    Strictest punishment for blast perpetrators; will send message to world: Shah

    Strictest punishment for blast perpetrators; will send message to world: Shah

    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 correspondent

    CM opens Pune double-deck flyover

    Move to ease traffic congestion near Pune University, along Ganeshkhind Road

    20 August,2025 10:17 PM IST | Pune | Archana Dahiwal

    Happy Krishna Janmashtami: Messages and Wishes to share with family

    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-

    05 August,2025 11:36 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
    Kudos to city fathers for preserving Mumbai’s history

    Kudos to city fathers for preserving Mumbai’s history

    These were documented and numbered by a team of conservationists led by a heritage expert, our report revealed.

    08 April,2026 08:56 AM IST | Mumbai | The Editorial
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