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 | 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 correspondentLebanon 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 | AFPWhile 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 12:58 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 | mid-day online correspondentSemiofficial 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
09 April,2026 12:02 PM IST | APAfter 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
09 April,2026 11:51 AM IST | APThe 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 | 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 | 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 | AgenciesNarendra Modi welcomed key Union Cabinet decisions, including approval of Jaipur Metro Phase-2, two major hydroelectric projects in Arunachal Pradesh, and increased fertiliser subsidies
08 April,2026 07:43 PM IST | New Delhi | PTICongress leader Jairam Ramesh argued that Pakistan’s involvement in the ceasefire process undermines India’s long-standing policy of diplomatically isolating Pakistan over terrorism concerns in Jammu and Kashmir
08 April,2026 07:16 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondentAdvocate Parag Rao, representing the Luthras, stated that Judicial Magistrate First Class (Mapusa) Jude Sequeira granted regular bail to the accused in the forgery matter. Rao confirmed that the brothers will soon be released from custody
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Tensions in the West Asia have reached a critical point after a series of deadly strikes rocked areas near Tehran, leaving at least 13 people dead and several others injured. A residential building was reportedly hit directly, while a separate explosion near Eslamshahr flattened another structure under mysterious circumstances. What makes the situation even more alarming is the lack of clarity around who carried out the attacks. With no official claim of responsibility, speculation is mounting over whether this marks a new phase in the ongoing regional conflict. Disturbingly, early reports suggest that children may be among the casualties, raising serious humanitarian concerns. WATCH
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09 April,2026 11:03 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentUS Vice President JD Vance has dismissed claims that Lebanon was part of the US-Iran ceasefire talks, clarifying that the truce focused solely on Iran and key US allies. The statement contradicts earlier assertions by Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif, raising questions over Islamabad’s role in the negotiations
The three clauses that Ghalibaf accused the US-Iran of breaching include violation of the ceasefire in Lebanon, violation of Iranian airspace and denial of Iran's right to enrich uranium
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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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