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Indian couple, 3-month-old grandchild among four killed in accident in Canada

Indian couple visiting Canada and their three-month-old grandchild were among four people killed in a multi-vehicle collision

03 May,2024 04:26 PM IST | PTI
India News

This election is crucial to save our constitution: INDIA bloc party workers

Supporters of the INDIA bloc appeared vehemently opposed to PM Modi securing another term. In a conversation with mid-day, MVA party workers highlighted issues like inflation, unemployment and the threat to changing of constitution if the BJP wins Lok Sabha elections 2024

03 May,2024 04:01 PM IST | Ainie Rizvi
India News

Chhattisgarh: 8 BSF personnel injured after bus ferrying them rams into tree

Eight personnel of the BSF, who were deployed on poll duty, were injured when the bus they were travelling in rammed into a tree in Chhattisgarh

03 May,2024 03:47 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
India News

Rahul Gandhi files nomination papers from Rae Bareli LS seat

He was accompanied by Congress leaders Mallikarjun Kharge, Sonia Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra

03 May,2024 03:14 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
India News

Congress tally to be all-time low in Lok Sabha elections 2024: PM Modi

PM Modi said that if Congress is voted to power, it would "snatch" quotas meant for the Scheduled Caste, Dalits and OBCs and give those to its "jihadi vote bank" to pursue the party's "appeasement politics"

03 May,2024 01:37 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
India News

WB's industrial wealth threatened by Modi's 'crony capitalist' policies: Cong

Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh posed questions to the prime minister ahead of his Lok Sabha poll rallies in West Bengal

03 May,2024 01:18 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
India News

Gave seats we won five times to partners for sake of alliance: Uddhav Thackeray

Addressing a rally in Sangli for his party candidate Chandrahar Patil, Uddhav Thackeray exhorted voters not to allow division of votes in the fight against autocracy

03 May,2024 12:51 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
India News

Supriya's victory will reduce support for Modi by one MP in Parliament: Pawar

Campaigning on Thursday for Sule in Pune district's Purandar tehsil, which comes under the Baramati Lok Sabha constituency, he also flayed the BJP over farmers' issues

03 May,2024 12:44 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
India News

Helicopter en route to pick up Shiv Sena leader tilts during landing in Raigad

The chopper was scheduled to pick Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sushma Andhare for a public rally in connection with the ongoing Lok Sabha polls

03 May,2024 11:21 AM IST | mid-day online correspondent
World News

President "respects" his allies, partners: White House defends Biden

Emphasising the significance of America's immigrant identity, she reiterated Biden's belief that diversity strengthens the nation

03 May,2024 09:42 AM IST | ANI
India News

RBI imposes monetary penalty on Satara Sahakari Bank Limited

The statutory inspection of the bank, with reference to its financial position as on March 31, 2023, revealed discrepancies in its compliance with RBI directives

03 May,2024 09:39 AM IST | ANI
World News

Death toll from heavy rains in southern Brazil jumps to 29

The agency had said in its prior report, at noon, that 13 people were dead and 21 people missing, just slightly higher than the toll on Wednesday

03 May,2024 09:36 AM IST | AP
Allahabad HC grants bail to two men accused of firing at Owaisi's car in UP

Allahabad HC grants bail to two men accused of firing at Owaisi's car in UP

Justice Pankaj Bhatia, while granting bail to the accused said that the accused Sachin Sharma and Subham Gurjar had not been named in the First Information Report (FIR).

03 May,2024 09:31 AM IST | Uttar Pradesh | ANI
West Bengal Guv bans entry of police, state Finance Minister into Raj Bhavan

West Bengal Guv bans entry of police, state Finance Minister into Raj Bhavan

West Bengal Minister Chandrima Bhattacharya said that prior to the Prime Minister's visit to the state, a woman had filed a complaint against the Governor accusing the latter of molestation.

03 May,2024 09:29 AM IST | Kolkata | mid-day online correspondent
In Indore, Congress urges voters to press NOTA after Akshay Kanti Bam joins BJP

In Indore, Congress urges voters to press NOTA after Akshay Kanti Bam joins BJP

Congress leader Sajjan Singh Verma, while speaking to ANI accused the BJP of committing a "heinous crime"

03 May,2024 09:21 AM IST | Indore | mid-day online correspondent
Congress fields Rahul Gandhi from Raebareli, KL Sharma from Amethi

Congress fields Rahul Gandhi from Raebareli, KL Sharma from Amethi

Rahul Gandhi is pitted against the BJP's Dinesh Pratap Singh

03 May,2024 08:44 AM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
PM Modi warns against ‘vote jihad’

PM Modi warns against ‘vote jihad’

He alleged that Congress wants to change country’s Constitution to give reservation of Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribe and OBC communities to Muslims.

03 May,2024 07:43 AM IST | Gujarat | Agencies
LG approves sacking of 223 DCW employees

LG approves sacking of 223 DCW employees

There are 90 staffers, out of which only 8 have been given by government, the rest are on a contract for 3 months each

03 May,2024 07:40 AM IST | New Delhi | Agencies
Lookout notice to arrest Prajwal Revanna in sexual abuse case

Lookout notice to arrest Prajwal Revanna in sexual abuse case

Lookout circular issued as MP seeks more time abroad; Minister: ‘no provision beyond 24 hours’

03 May,2024 07:38 AM IST | Karnataka | Agencies
Cricketer Suresh Raina's cousin killed in road accident in Dharamshala

Cricketer Suresh Raina's cousin killed in road accident in Dharamshala

Suresh Raina's cousin was reportedly killed in a hit-and-run incident in Dharamshala, the police said

02 May,2024 10:52 PM IST | Dharamshala | mid-day online correspondent
Sunita Kejriwal campaigns in Gujarat, seeks votes to 'save democracy'

Sunita Kejriwal campaigns in Gujarat, seeks votes to 'save democracy'

Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal's wife Sunita took part in roadshows for AAP's candidates in Gujarat, appealing people to cast their vote to save the country "which is heading towards dictatorship"

02 May,2024 09:58 PM IST | New Delhi | PTI
US President makes controversial remarks on India and Pak, White House defends

    US President makes controversial remarks on India and Pak, White House defends

    US President Joe Biden’s “xenophobia” comment on May 01 at a fundraiser campaign triggered a diplomatic row. US President said “xenophobia” from China, India, and Japan is stopping the economic growth of these countries. President Joe Biden made this controversial remark while advocating for the US immigration policy. He said, “Folks, this election is about freedom, America, and democracy.  That’s why I badly need you. You know, one of the reasons why our economy is growing is because of you and many others.  Why?  Because we welcome immigrants.  We look to — the reason — look, think about it.  Why is China stalling so badly economically?  Why is Japan having trouble?  Why is Russia?  Why is India?  Because they’re xenophobic.  They don’t want immigrants.”  The remarks, from Joe Biden came after The White House hosted Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida for a State visit. Notably, The White House welcomed Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi for a state visit last summer. However, White House Press Secretary Karine Jean Pierre defended President Biden’s statement. She said that the President’s comments were part of a broader message emphasising the strength of America's immigrant heritage. Our allies and partners know very well how much this President respects them...He was making a broad comment speaking about this (US) country, speaking about how important it is to be a country of immigrants and how it makes our country stronger. Notably, The US will go to polls later this year, and country's economy, immigration are the top issues for voters.

    03 May,2024 05:08 PM IST
    Turkiye halts all trade with Israel over military actions in Gaza

    Turkiye halts all trade with Israel over military actions in Gaza

    Turkish officials would coordinate with Palestinian authorities to ensure that Palestinians are not affected by the suspension of imports and exports, the ministry said

    03 May,2024 09:24 AM IST | Ankara | AP

    Russian missiles hit Ukraine’s Odesa for third time

    14 people injured in latest attack, major cargo sorting depot gutted after being hit

    03 May,2024 07:35 AM IST | Kyiv | Agencies

    28 more killed in Israeli strikes

    Women, children make up two-thirds of overall deaths

    03 May,2024 07:33 AM IST | Beirut | Agencies
    Ayushman Bharat Diwas: Here's all you may need to know about healthcare scheme

    Ayushman Bharat Diwas: Here's all you may need to know about healthcare scheme

    Ayushman Bharat Scheme is one of the revolutionary healthcare programmes in recent times

    23 April,2024 10:29 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

    Ram Navami 2024: Greetings, wishes and messages to share with family, friends

    On the auspicious occasion of Ram Navami, here are some heartfelt greetings, wishes and messages to share with your family and friends

    16 April,2024 07:05 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

    Maharashtrians in Sweden celebrate Gudi Padwa in traditional way

    On Sunday, the Maharashtrian Mandal in Gothenburg, Sweden celebrated the festival of Gudi Padwa in a traditional way taking pride in the Marathi culture

    15 April,2024 09:05 PM IST | Mumbai | Faisal Tandel
    Let’s get serious about sporting facilities for kids

    Let’s get serious about sporting facilities for kids

    The school association hit back accusing the activist of being an extortionist and misleading the public and media

    02 May,2024 02:06 AM IST | Mumbai | The Editorial
    29 April,2024 07:51 AM IST | Mumbai | Sunil Gavaskar
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