NASA’s Artemis II mission has entered the Moon’s sphere of influence, bringing astronauts closer to the lunar surface than any humans in over 50 years. The crew is set to witness the most exciting moments and views of the mission
06 April,2026 07:32 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentDuring the port call, the crew will take part in professional exchanges and joint training activities with the Tanzania Navy. These exercises are aimed at improving interoperability and enhancing coordination between the two naval forces, an official statement said
06 April,2026 05:11 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentExternal Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar held a phone conversation with his Iranian counterpart, Abbas Araghchi, on Sunday and discussed the recent developments about the situation in West Asia
06 April,2026 04:53 PM IST | IANSUnion Home Minister Amit Shah held a roadshow in Alappuzha and attended BJP’s foundation day event in Thiruvananthapuram, signalling the party’s focus on Kerala ahead of the April 9 Assembly elections
06 April,2026 04:33 PM IST | ANIMaharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Sunetra Pawar filed her nomination for the 2026 Baramati Assembly bypoll, emphasising that the local residents are leading the election. Congress sets FIR condition; polling scheduled for April 23
06 April,2026 03:47 PM IST | Sanjeev ShivadekarPM Modi said the Women’s Reservation Act will not reduce any state’s representation and will instead increase seats to ensure fairness. He urged all parties to support the bill in the April 16 special Parliament session
06 April,2026 03:37 PM IST | PTI"The so-called US military rescue operation, planned as a deception and escape mission at an abandoned airport in southern Isfahan under the pretext of recovering the pilot of a downed aircraft, was completely foiled," said Ebrahim Zolfaghari, spokesman for the military's central command, Khatam Al-Anbiya
06 April,2026 03:32 PM IST | AgenciesThe oath was taken in the presence of Rajya Sabha Chairman CP Radhakrishnan. Deputy Chairman Harivansh, and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju were present during the ceremony in the Rajya Sabha chamber
06 April,2026 03:31 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentThe stretch, spanning 800 meters between Kms 160.57 and 160.13, had required careful monitoring, especially during the monsoon season
06 April,2026 03:19 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentThe brothers, owners of Birch by Romeo Lane, are accused of using forged documents, including a fake NOC, to obtain licences. Although they were granted bail in the fire tragedy case, they remain in custody due to the separate forgery charges
06 April,2026 03:18 PM IST | PTIPrime Minister Narendra Modi, during the BJP’s foundation day event, emphasized that the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) and the ‘One Nation, One Election’ system remain important unfinished goals for the party. He stated that discussions are ongoing and moving in a positive direction
06 April,2026 03:09 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentThe US and Iran are reviewing a Pakistan-mediated ceasefire proposal that includes an immediate truce and reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, followed by a broader agreement within weeks
06 April,2026 03:03 PM IST | ANIMumbai is likely to see a partly cloudy sky over the next 24 hours, with chances of light rain or drizzle in the city and suburbs. Daytime temperatures are expected to hover around 31 degrees Celsius, while minimum temperatures may settle near 23 degrees Celsius, keeping conditions humid
06 April,2026 02:05 PM IST | MumbaiThe NCP (SP) Working President and Lok Sabha MP from Baramati said that 41 Indians from Bhokardan were stranded in Riyadh after Akasa Air abruptly cancelled their flight to Mumbai. She also listed all the passenger names
06 April,2026 12:23 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondentZubeen Garg worked his entire life to unite people of Assam; he never misbehaved with anyone said the LoP Rahul Gandhi
06 April,2026 11:25 AM IST | Golaghat | AgenciesTwo men were arrested in Haryana for the April 1 blast outside BJP Punjab headquarters in Chandigarh. The explosion caused damage to nearby vehicles but no casualties were reported.
06 April,2026 11:24 AM IST | Chandigarh | AgenciesHitting back at Khera, Sarma said that as Assam moves decisively towards a historic mandate, such desperate and baseless attacks only expose the Congress’ sinking ground
06 April,2026 11:22 AM IST | New Delhi | AgenciesAdditional personnel and drone cameras have been deployed to search for her, Karnataka Forest Minister Eshwar Khandre said on Sunday. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, expressing concern about the young woman's disappearance, instructed that search operations be intensified
06 April,2026 11:20 AM IST | Bengaluru | AgenciesAkasa Air will continue flights to Jeddah while suspending services to select Gulf destinations amid the Middle East conflict. The airline has extended its waiver on cancellation and rescheduling charges until April 12, allowing passengers flexible travel options
06 April,2026 10:55 AM IST | New Delhi | ANIThe India Meteorological Department has forecast heavy rainfall in parts of southern Tamil Nadu, especially along the Western Ghats, while northern regions including Chennai are expected to remain dry with rising temperatures
06 April,2026 10:54 AM IST | Chennai | IANSNomination filing for the Tamil Nadu Assembly Elections closes today, with over 3,400 candidates already in the fray. A last-day surge is expected as key leaders, including Edappadi K. Palaniswami, prepare to file papers, intensifying the electoral contest
06 April,2026 10:54 AM IST | Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | IANSADVERTISEMENT
US-Iran backchannel talks are moving toward a two-stage peace framework, with a ceasefire first, followed by a final agreement within 15 to 20 days. The proposed settlement, tentatively dubbed the “Islamabad Accord,” includes reopening the Strait of Hormuz, nuclear curbs, sanctions relief and release of frozen assets. However, Iran has rejected reopening the Strait of Hormuz during a temporary ceasefire, seeking guarantees against future US-Israel attacks before any major concession. The proposal is reportedly backed by Pakistan, China and the United States, with final in-person talks expected in Islamabad.
Leo addressed the faithful from an open-air altar in St Peter’s Square flanked with white roses, while the steps leading down to the piazza were filled with spring perennials, symbolically resonating with the pope’s message of hope
06 April,2026 01:28 PM IST | Vatican City | AgenciesHealth ministry figures revealed that suspected measles cases among children aged six months to five years have surged to 6,476. Confirmed cases stand at 826, with 16 laboratory-confirmed deaths, though officials say many more may have died before testing could be done
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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
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A flower seller lost her life sheltering under a tree during the downpour, only to have the tree fall on her.
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