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Amrit Bharat: PM Modi set to inaugurate 103 redeveloped railway stations

PM Modi will travel to Rajasthan's Bikaner to lay the foundation stone for multiple projects worth over Rs 26,000 crore. He will also virtually inaugurate 103 redeveloped stations across 86 districts in 18 states and Union Territories on Thursday

22 May,2025 10:09 AM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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Significant rainfall recorded across multiple Indian states, says IMD

In Gangetic West Bengal, Haldia (Purba Medinipur) recorded 10 cm of rainfall, followed by Diamond Harbour (South 24 Parganas) with 9 cm. Kolkata's Dum Dum and Alipur stations (North 24 Parganas and Kolkata) each recorded 4 cm, while Digha (North 24 Parganas) saw 2 cm

22 May,2025 09:42 AM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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Encounter breaks out between security forces and terrorists in Kishtwar

Earlier on May 16, VK Birdi, Inspector General of Police for Kashmir Zone, said that six terrorists were neutralised in Jammu and Kashmir under two separate operations in Kelar, Shopian and Tral conducted by the Indian Army in coordination with Jammu and Kashmir Police and Central Reserve Police Force

22 May,2025 09:35 AM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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Cong questions using Rs 15L missiles to shoot down low-cost Pakistani drones

To a query on Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge calling Operation Sindoor as 'chutput' (small) war against Pakistan, Wadettiwar said it is not wrong to pose questions to the government of the day about losses and soldier casualties suffered by the country in a conflict

22 May,2025 08:38 AM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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Minerals for green push getting rare

China is the leading refiner for 19 out of 20 strategic minerals studied in the report, and has an average share of around 75 per cent

22 May,2025 07:31 AM IST | Agencies
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China, Pakistan get Afghanistan to join CPEC

Dar is on a three day visit to Beijing — the first high-level meet after India’s Operation Sindoor targeted terror sites in Pakistan.

22 May,2025 07:30 AM IST | Agencies
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British climbers summit Everest in record bid

Four men including government minister Alistair Carns left London on Friday, pre-acclimatised to the low oxygen at high altitudes — including using xenon gas, a method that raised eyebrows in the mountaineering community

22 May,2025 07:28 AM IST | Agencies
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Pakistan: Suicide blast on school bus kills 5

The incident occurred in the Khuzdar district when a bus carrying schoolchildren was targeted, the army said in a statement.

22 May,2025 07:27 AM IST | Agencies
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Top Maoist leader likely among 27 killed in Chhattisgarh

A member of the District Reserve Guard (DRG), a unit of state police, was also killed in action while some others sustained injuries, police said

22 May,2025 07:25 AM IST | Agencies
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ED says it has case against Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi

In the opening submissions Additional Solicitor General (ASG) S V Raju submitted that an offence of money laundering in this case is made out in this case

22 May,2025 07:24 AM IST | Agencies
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SC steps in, grants bail to professor arrested for his social media posts

Ashoka professor Ali Khan Mahmudabad gets interim bail; SC flags ‘dog-whistling’, orders three-member SIT

22 May,2025 07:23 AM IST | Agencies
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Mizoram tops the class, becomes India’s first fully literate state

The declaration was made during a special function in Aizawl attended by Minister of State for Education and Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Jayant Chaudhary, along with Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma

22 May,2025 07:19 AM IST | Agencies
Dust storm and rain hit Delhi, scuppers city transport

Dust storm and rain hit Delhi, scuppers city transport

Strong winds and dust storms hit several parts of the capital, with the city's primary weather station in Safdarjung recording wind speeds of 79 kmph, while Palam reported 74 kmph, Pragati Maidan 78 kmph, and Pitampura 65 kmph, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD)

21 May,2025 11:21 PM IST | New Delhi | PTI
Srinagar-bound flight declares emergency after encountering hailstorm

Srinagar-bound flight declares emergency after encountering hailstorm

Videos of the moments of turbulence have emerged on social media in which panic-stricken passengers could be heard making religious supplications as the plane swayed

21 May,2025 11:11 PM IST | New Delhi | PTI
Naval Kishore Ram appointed as new Pune civic chief

Naval Kishore Ram appointed as new Pune civic chief

Naval Kishore Ram hails from Motihari village in East Champaran district of Bihar. He joined the Indian Administrative Service in 2007. His first posting was in Nanded, and he later worked with the Zilla Parishad in Yavatmal for two years. He served as District Collector in Beed and Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar (formerly Aurangabad)

21 May,2025 09:00 PM IST | Pune | Archana Dahiwal
Heavy rains to lash Goa till May 26; govt issues advisory

Heavy rains to lash Goa till May 26; govt issues advisory

Citing the IMD prediction, Goa's forest minister Vishwajit Rane said in a statement, "In light of the extreme weather, we urge all residents and visitors to prioritise their safety"

21 May,2025 07:57 PM IST | Panaji | mid-day online correspondent
Mercury expected to soar in several areas of Rajasthan over next 2 days

Mercury expected to soar in several areas of Rajasthan over next 2 days

Maximum temperature of 45-48 degree Celsius is likely to be recorded in some parts of Bikaner division and Shekhawati region during May 21-23, weather department's forecast said

21 May,2025 07:28 PM IST | Jaipur | PTI
Haryana rights panel pulls up power dept after transformer claims life

Haryana rights panel pulls up power dept after transformer claims life

The commission termed the incident, which took place on Jan 11, a severe violation of human rights. The man accidentally came in contact with a roadside transformer that was reportedly without any fencing or warning signs

21 May,2025 06:58 PM IST | Chandigarh | mid-day online correspondent
Akhliesh urges government to act swiftly after spur in Covid-19 cases reported

Akhliesh urges government to act swiftly after spur in Covid-19 cases reported

In a recent tweet, Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav expressed concerns about the government's preparedness to tackle the recent spur in Covid-19 cases

21 May,2025 03:06 PM IST | Lucknow | ANI
Goa: Two flights diverted from Dabolim airport due to poor visibility

Goa: Two flights diverted from Dabolim airport due to poor visibility

Officials at the Dabolim Airport stated that two flights, originating from Pune and Mumbai, respectively, were diverted from Goa International Airport at Dabolim due to poor visibility on Tuesday evening

21 May,2025 02:32 PM IST | Panaji | PTI
Cyclonic activity over Arabian Sea to intensify; IMD warns of heavy rainfall

Cyclonic activity over Arabian Sea to intensify; IMD warns of heavy rainfall

In the upcoming days, Karnataka could get heavy to extremely heavy rainfall, according to the IMD. A yellow alert for rain and thunderstorms has been issued for Karnataka until May 22

21 May,2025 01:45 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
J&K: Rising pilgrim numbers bring back Ponywalas at Vaishno Devi

    J&K: Rising pilgrim numbers bring back Ponywalas at Vaishno Devi

    Weeks after the deadly Pahalgam terror attack that took the lives of 26 tourists, the pilgrim numbers at the sacred site of Vaishno Devi is gradually increasing and returning to normal. The shocking terror incident led to reduction of the tourist count in the state of J&K. With the rise in the pilgrims, over 5,000 Palkiwals and Ponywalas have resumed their vital services at the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine. 

    21 May,2025 06:07 PM IST
    Israeli strikes kill 82 in Gaza

    Israeli strikes kill 82 in Gaza

    The fresh strikes come as Israel’s war on Hamas shows no signs of relenting, despite a surge in international anger at Israel’s widening offensive

    22 May,2025 07:17 AM IST | Deir al-Balah | Agencies

    Pakistan bomb blast: Four children killed, 38 injured in Balochistan province

    The bus was targeted when it was near Zero Point. Four children were killed in the blast while 38 others were injured, Dashti said, adding that the bodies and those injured were shifted to a nearby hospital

    21 May,2025 02:10 PM IST | Karachi | PTI

    Flight evacuated at San Diego Airport after reports of a bomb threat; one held

    The Airbus A330 bound for Honolulu at San Diego had just pushed back from the gate around 8:45 a.m. Monday when a flight attendant informed the flight's captain that a passenger reported a possible bomb onboard

    21 May,2025 02:08 PM IST | San Diego | AP
    Bomb scare on Mumbai-bound plane at Kolkata airport, passenger detained

    Bomb scare on Mumbai-bound plane at Kolkata airport, passenger detained

    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 correspondent

    Christmas 2024: History, significance, and everything you need to know

    In 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

    26 December,2024 07:33 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

    Christmas 2024: Heartfelt wishes and greetings to send to your loved ones

    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

    26 December,2024 07:32 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
    We must do whatever it takes to protect our lakes

    We must do whatever it takes to protect our lakes

    Authorities should remove every bit of garbage, but avoid disturbing nutrient-rich silt and aquatic plants.

    21 May,2025 06:36 AM IST | Mumbai | The Editorial
    19 May,2025 06:34 AM IST | Mumbai | Ajaz Ashraf
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