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Bihar govt transfers 45 IAS officers, including DM of Patna

Patna, May 31 (PTI) The Bihar government on Saturday transferred 45 IAS officers, including several district magistrates (DMs), in a major shake-up in its bureaucracy ahead of the assembly elections, due later this year.

31 May,2025 11:28 PM IST | PTI
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Valmik Thapar passes away, conservation community pays tribute

Thapar was one of the most influential voices for wildlife preservation in India. He was closely associated with the Ranthambhore Tiger Reserve, where his deep connection with tigers and the landscape became emblematic of his life’s work. His passing has left the conservation community in mourning, with tributes pouring in from across the country

31 May,2025 08:49 PM IST | Ranjeet Jadhav
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India's active Covid cases rise to 2,710, 7 deaths reported

Maharashtra reported two covid-related deaths, both the deceased had major underlying health conditions. While Kerala recorded the most number of Covid- 19  cases with 1,147 active cases, and reconciliation of mortality figures is ongoing

31 May,2025 06:36 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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Matter of pride that Queen Ahilyabai was daughter of Maharashtra: Fadnavis

CM Fadnavis said that the Maharashtra government is inspired by her life and contributions as a benevolent ruler and is committed to working for the welfare of the deprived sections of society

31 May,2025 06:00 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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Gautam Adani praises first-ever women cadets of NDA

The official said that the historic importance of the occasion, as it marked the graduation of the first-ever cohort of 17 female cadets from the Academy, an inspiring and transformative chapter in the NDA’s ongoing legacy of building the nation

31 May,2025 05:39 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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Court rejects plea seeking info on Savarkar grand-nephew's maternal lineage

Judicial Magistrate (First Class) Amol Shinde dismissed the application, observing that the case pertains to an alleged defamatory speech made by Gandhi in London and not to the family tree of late Himani Ashok Savarkar, the mother of Satyaki Savarkar

31 May,2025 05:18 PM IST | PTI
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Pakistan: 34 terrorists arrested as officials foil major attack

The statement said it conducted 415 intelligence-based operations in different districts of the province during this week and arrested 34 terrorists

31 May,2025 04:32 PM IST | PTI
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Delhi: Rekha Gupta marks 100 days as Delhi CM

During the program, Delhi CM strongly criticised her predecessor, accusing them of abandoning their principles in the pursuit of power, contrasting it with her government’s on-ground approach

31 May,2025 04:29 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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Pune: Man booked for urinating on signboard of 'Shivsrushti' theme park's gate

Based on the complaint, the Bharti Vidyapeeth police registered the case against 59-year-old man who was later identified as Amol Arun Kulkarni, an official said

31 May,2025 04:00 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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PM Modi praises BSF women for their remarkable courage in Operation Sindoor

Addressing the ‘Lokmata Devi Ahilyabai Mahila Sashaktikaran Mahasammelan’ in Bhopal, PM Modi asserted that while worshipping Shakti, we offer sindoor, which is now a symbol of India’s bravery

31 May,2025 02:34 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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Kolkata cops travel 1,500 km to arrest girl over online remarks against Pakistan

The police reportedly traveled over 1,500 km to Gurgaon to arrest Sharmistha. Activist Sunaina Holey claimed they lacked proper documentation or warrants, but later secured a Magistrate's order. Sharmistha is now in Kolkata and will be presented before a court on Saturday at noon

31 May,2025 02:20 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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PM Modi attends Bhopal event marking Ahilyabai Holkar’s 300th birth anniversary

During the programme at Jamboori Maidan here, he also virtually inaugurated the Super Priority Corridor of Indore Metro, Datia and Satna airports and laid the foundation stone of various developmental projects

31 May,2025 01:18 PM IST | PTI
Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis praises Ahilyabai Holkar

Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis praises Ahilyabai Holkar

The chief minister will also attend Ahilyabai Holkar's 300th birth anniversary celebrations in Pune, Maharashtra, on Saturday (May 31)

31 May,2025 11:54 AM IST | Pune | mid-day online correspondent
MEA says India in touch with Iran to trace missing nationals

MEA says India in touch with Iran to trace missing nationals

The Indian side has received good cooperation from Iranian officials and is extending full support to the families of the missing persons, said MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal. He also confirmed that the three Indians had arrived in Iran recently and are currently untraceable

31 May,2025 04:36 AM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
Amit Shah visits Poonch, offers prayers at Gurdwara damaged during Pak shelling

Amit Shah visits Poonch, offers prayers at Gurdwara damaged during Pak shelling

Shah visited Poonch to meet families affected by recent Pakistani shelling and distributed appointment letters to the kin of civilians killed. Locals shared their concerns with the Union Home Minister, urging compensation and relief

31 May,2025 03:52 AM IST | Poonch | mid-day online correspondent
We struck Pakistan thrice inside its territory: PM Modi in West Bengal

We struck Pakistan thrice inside its territory: PM Modi in West Bengal

Addressing a rally in West Bengal's Alipurduar, the first in the state after Operation Sindoor, PM Modi said the country's armed forces had avenged the "audacity of terrorists" who insulted the dignity of Indian women

31 May,2025 03:38 AM IST | Kolkata | mid-day online correspondent
People don’t want ‘Nirmam Sarkar’: PM Modi slams West Bengal govt

People don’t want ‘Nirmam Sarkar’: PM Modi slams West Bengal govt

Addressing a rally in Alipurduar, PM Modi cited incidents of communal violence in Murshidabad and Malda as grim reminders of the TMC regime's "cruelty and indifference" to the sufferings of ordinary citizens

31 May,2025 03:09 AM IST | Alipurduar | mid-day online correspondent
IMD issues red alert for Kerala's Idukki, Kannur, and Kasaragod districts

IMD issues red alert for Kerala's Idukki, Kannur, and Kasaragod districts

Waterlogged roads slowed down traffic, and many commuters faced significant difficulties. Several districts in Kerala have been hit by heavy rainfall, disrupting daily life and causing widespread waterlogging

31 May,2025 02:50 AM IST | Kochi | mid-day online correspondent
'World witnessed power of India's indigenous weapons during Operation Sindoor'

'World witnessed power of India's indigenous weapons during Operation Sindoor'

Addressing a rally in Kanpur after inaugurating and laying the foundation stones for 15 development projects worth over Rs 47,600 crore, he said big companies in the defence sector were coming to Uttar Pradesh and pointed out that the production of AK203 rifle has started in Amethi

31 May,2025 02:21 AM IST | Kanpur | PTI
Maharashtra hosts inter-state meet to tackle malaria

Maharashtra hosts inter-state meet to tackle malaria

The event was aimed to enhance cross-border cooperation-collaboration before the onset of high transmission season. It will improve malaria surveillance through effective cross-notification between high endemic districts-blocks, an official statement said

30 May,2025 10:36 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
SC starts contempt action against YouTuber for defamatory comments about judges

SC starts contempt action against YouTuber for defamatory comments about judges

A bench comprising Chief Justice BR Gavai and Justices Augustine George Masih and AS Chandurkar also directed that the offending video be immediately taken down and restrained the YouTube channel from republishing it or any content similar to it

30 May,2025 09:31 PM IST | New Delhi | PTI
Adani Ports raises Rs 5,000 crore via 15-Year Non-Convertible Debenture (NCD)

    Adani Ports raises Rs 5,000 crore via 15-Year Non-Convertible Debenture (NCD)

    Adani Ports and SEZ has successfully raised ₹5,000 crores through a 15-year Non-Convertible Debenture (NCD) issue. Backed by APSEZ's robust fiscal health and an 'AAA/Stable' rating by domestic credit agencies, the issue attracted a keen interest rate of 7.75% per annum. The entirety of this offering was acquired by LIC, and it is destined for listing on the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE).

    31 May,2025 01:47 PM IST
    Hamas says it is still reviewing US proposal for Gaza ceasefire

    Hamas says it is still reviewing US proposal for Gaza ceasefire

    In a terse statement issued Friday, Hamas said it is holding consultations with Palestinian factions over the proposal it had received from US envoy Steve Witkoff

    31 May,2025 09:42 AM IST | Deir al-Balah | AP

    "Attack on India's soul is just not accepted": Supriya Sule

    Speaking after the meeting, Sule called the interaction "excellent," lauding Desalegn's five-decade-long engagement with Ethiopia's political and economic landscape

    31 May,2025 09:40 AM IST | Addis Ababa | ANI

    Shrikant says Sierra Leone first to hold moment of silence for Pahalgam victims

    Shiv Sena MP Shrikant Shinde noted that the Indian delegation was receiving growing global support, with leaders across nations expressing solidarity with India in the fight against terrorism

    31 May,2025 09:19 AM IST | Freetown | ANI
    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
    On experiencing friendlessness at 40

    On experiencing friendlessness at 40

    Nearly five years after moving to South Tyrol, I don’t feel lonely because my closest friends are a WhatsApp text away. But I do miss the intimacies that are directly related to being in their presence

    30 May,2025 06:43 AM IST | Mumbai | Rosalyn D'mello
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