In a post on X, PM Modi wrote, "Had a good conversation with President Lula. Thanked him for making my visit to Brazil memorable and meaningful. We are committed to deepening our Strategic Partnership including in trade, energy, tech, defence, health and more. A strong, people-centric partnership between Global South nations benefits everyone"
07 August,2025 10:24 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentThe decision was confirmed by Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju, who stated that the NDA leaders unanimously agreed to entrust the selection to PM Modi and Nadda. Notably, both are Leaders of the House in Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha
07 August,2025 09:52 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentNSA Ajit Doval arrived in Russia on Wednesday to hold crucial talks on bilateral energy and defence ties and to prepare the ground for President Vladimir Putin's visit to India later this year
07 August,2025 09:49 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentNSA Ajit Doval said that during his meetings in Moscow the dates for Putin's visit to India are being worked out. No specific date or time has been indicated by the NSA in his engagements, according to sources
07 August,2025 09:28 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentThe water level was recorded at 204.88 metres at 8 am on Thursday, crossing the warning level of 204.50 metres. Since then, the water level has been increasing, the officials said
07 August,2025 08:56 PM IST | PTIAs per the Hindu calendar, Janmashtmi is celebrated in the dark fortnight on the eight day of the Krishna Paksh according to the Hindu lunar calendar, the day when Lord Krishna was born
07 August,2025 08:32 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentOn November 26, 2008, a group of 10 Pakistani terrorists went on a rampage, carrying out attacks on a railway station, two luxury hotels, and a Jewish centre, sneaking into India's financial capital through the sea route
07 August,2025 07:27 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentKarnataka CM Siddaramaiah called US President Trump's 50 per cent tariff on Indian goods "economic blackmail" and blamed PM Modi for prioritising PR over real diplomacy. Backing Rahul Gandhi's stance, he said India’s sovereignty is under attack due to poor strategic handling of international relations.
07 August,2025 07:26 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentCongress Parliamentary Party Chairperson Sonia Gandhi and Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge, along with other Opposition MPs, joined the protest against the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) and the "arrest of labourers in BJP-ruled states" outside Parliament
07 August,2025 07:15 PM IST | ANIKarnataka CM Siddaramaiah called US President Trump's 50 per cent tariff on Indian goods "economic blackmail" and blamed PM Modi for prioritising PR over real diplomacy. Backing Rahul Gandhi's stance, he said India’s sovereignty is under attack due to poor strategic handling of international relations.
07 August,2025 06:58 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentAccording to forex traders, weak crude oil prices and a decline in the dollar index supported the rupee. However, muted domestic markets and foreign fund outflows capped sharp gains
07 August,2025 06:46 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentMaharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis slammed Congress MP Rahul Gandhi’s claim that the 2024 Maharashtra Assembly polls were “stolen.” Fadnavis mocked Gandhi, saying he should “get his brain checked” after the Congress leader accused the Election Commission of colluding with BJP to manipulate the voter list.
07 August,2025 06:37 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentAddressing the issue, PM Modi acknowledged that standing up for local communities might come at a cost, but declared he is prepared to 'pay the price' in order to safeguard their livelihoods
07 August,2025 06:03 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondentThe Chief Electoral Officer of Karnataka has asked Rahul Gandhi to submit names and a signed declaration regarding his voter fraud allegations. This comes after Gandhi claimed over 1 lakh fake or misused votes in a Karnataka constituency, citing duplicates, fake addresses, and invalid forms.
07 August,2025 05:13 PM IST | New Delhi | PTIMinister of State for Civil Aviation, Murlidhar Mohol in a written response in the Lok Sabha stated that the sole purpose of investigating any accident or incident is to prevent future occurrences, rather than to assign blame or liability
07 August,2025 04:38 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondentRajya Sabha was adjourned for the day on Thursday following repeated Opposition protests demanding a debate on the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Bihar. Despite chaos in the House, the Coastal Shipping Bill, 2025, was passed by voice vote before the final adjournment.
07 August,2025 04:34 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondentDhami also stopped by a hospital in Uttarkashi to check on those injured in the recent natural calamity. He interacted with the patients and instructed medical staff to ensure proper treatment for everyone affected
07 August,2025 04:16 PM IST | Pauri Garhwal | mid-day online correspondentCPI leader, Sandosh Kumar alleged that India is consistently being insulted by the Trump administration, and criticised the Indian leadership, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi
07 August,2025 04:09 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondentSeveral benches of the top court have been critical of the alleged high-handedness of the probe agency, especially in cases involving Opposition leaders in money laundering cases
07 August,2025 04:07 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondentThe Leader of Opposition also said that anti-incumbency hit every party but the BJP retained power in Haryana and Madhya Pradesh
07 August,2025 03:32 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondentThe Indian Army is conducting major rescue and relief operations in cloudburst-hit Dharali near Harsil, Uttarakhand. With over 225 personnel on the ground, helicopters, medics, and engineers are aiding in the evacuation of stranded civilians and soldiers. The region remains cut off due to severe landslides and road breaches.
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US President Donald Trump has said he won’t stop Israel from occupying Gaza. When asked about Netanyahu’s reported plans to take over the Palestinian territory, Trump said it's “up to Israel” and focused instead on Gaza’s food crisis. Israel’s war on Gaza has already killed over 61,000 people. UN officials warn a full occupation would risk catastrophic consequences.
Pakistan Army Chief Asim Munir is expected to visit the US this week for high-level consultations amid global trade tensions. This marks his second trip following Gen. Kurilla’s Pakistan visit. While no official word has been given, speculation grows over renewed US-Pakistan cooperation on trade and counterterrorism.
07 August,2025 05:03 PM IST | Islamabad | mid-day online correspondentAccording to data by the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CERA) for June 2025, China has bought 47 per cent of Russia's crude exports, followed by India (38 per cent), the EU (6 per cent), and Turkiye (6 per cent)
At Houston's George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH), where United operates a key hub, long lines and frustrated passengers filled terminals. The airline traced the outage to failures in its dispatch and fuelling systems
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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 correspondentThe 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
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
Drove 300 kilometres to watch a movie that I could catch at a theatre near me. What happened next kinda blew my mind
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