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2 BJP, NCP (SP) supporters get civil custody, barred from Vidhan Bhavan

The report tabled in the House noted that Deshmukh, a supporter of NCP(SP) Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) Jitendra Awhad, and Takale, a supporter of BJP legislator Gopichand Padalkar, had engaged in a physical confrontation in the assembly lobby

12 December,2025 11:14 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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Cabinet approves Rs 11,718-crore budget for Census 2027

Around 30 lakh Census functionaries, including supervisors, master trainers, charge officers and district census officers, will be deployed. All of them will receive an honorarium for working on the Census alongside their regular duties

12 December,2025 08:11 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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Maharashtra: Liquor worth Rs 28.55 lakh seized in Nashik District

An officer said that acting on a tip-off, the police stopped a truck near the start of Kotambi Ghat. Although the driver insisted the vehicle was empty, a hidden compartment was found containing India-made foreign liquor worth Rs 28.55 lakh

12 December,2025 06:31 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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IndiGo appoints external aviation expert to probe recent flight disruptions

Aviation Advisors LLC, led by veteran pilot Captain John Illson, has been tasked with carrying out the assessment. The decision comes as IndiGo CEO Pieter Elbers and COO Isidre Porqueras face questioning by a four-member panel set up by the DGCA to investigate the widespread flight disruptions

12 December,2025 06:31 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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Indian Navy to commission its first indigenous diving support craft on Dec 16

The commissioning will take place under the Southern Naval Command in the presence of Vice Admiral Sameer Saxena, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, an official statement said

12 December,2025 06:00 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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Govt not serious about winter session, violating Vidarbha Agreement: Sapkal

He alleged that despite serious issues concerning farmers, workers, unemployment, law and order, corruption and women’s safety, the government had avoided meaningful discussion.

12 December,2025 05:55 PM IST
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IndiGo crisis: DGCA suspends 4 Flight Operations Inspectors

DGCA has suspended four Flight Operations Inspectors as IndiGo faces massive nationwide disruptions, with hundreds of flights cancelled and passengers stranded. The airline cancelled over 50 flights from Bengaluru Airport on Friday

12 December,2025 05:25 PM IST | PTI
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UP illegal cough syrup case: ED carries out raids in multiple states

The federal probe agency recently registered a criminal case under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), taking cognisance of about 30 UP Police FIRs related to the misuse, illegal manufacturing, trade and transport of CBCS, including smuggling across the Bangladesh border

12 December,2025 04:28 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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Fed rate cut eases pressure on rupee; India seen stable on FX, bonds: Report

YES Bank Research says the Fed’s 25 bps rate cut is unlikely to trigger volatility for India, with pressures on the rupee easing and currency seen stable near 90. Bond yields are expected to hold firm as markets anticipate no further RBI action and steady inflows

12 December,2025 03:17 PM IST | PTI
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Congress says, 'DGCA and Aviation Ministry are equally responsible for crisis'

Amid IndiGo’s flight cancellation crisis, Congress MP Karti Chidambaram blamed the DGCA and Civil Aviation Ministry for issuing new flight crew rest rules without an impact study. A DGCA panel will question IndiGo’s CEO as scrutiny intensifies, even as the airline offers vouchers to affected passengers

12 December,2025 02:49 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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Union Minister Naidu chairs meeting with airlines on preparedness for winter fog

Union Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu chaired a review meeting to ensure smooth winter-fog operations, directing airlines and airports to follow strict SOPs. The DGCA also dismissed four Flight Operations Inspectors amid the ongoing IndiGo flight cancellation crisis

12 December,2025 02:31 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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Goa club fire: ‘Landowner’ alleges officials quietly altered property status

Pradeep Ghadi Amonkar said he had signed a sale agreement in 2004 with Surinder Kumar Khosla, but the deal was withdrawn within six months after the payment did not materialise. Khosla went on to set up a nightclub on the land, which was later taken over by Saurabh and Gaurav Luthra

12 December,2025 02:30 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
'Millions of children getting lung diseases, govt should discuss in parliament'

'Millions of children getting lung diseases, govt should discuss in parliament'

Stressing the need for collective action, he added that it would be worthwhile for everyone to participate in a thorough discussion, followed by the Prime Minister introducing a plan for each city. Union Minister of Parliamentary Affairs Kiren Rijiju said the government is open to discussion

12 December,2025 02:03 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
State sees cool mornings; Ahilyanagar records lowest temperature of 7.3 degrees

State sees cool mornings; Ahilyanagar records lowest temperature of 7.3 degrees

In the northern and western parts of the state, Nashik recorded a minimum of 7.8 degrees Celsius with 64 per cent relative humidity and no rainfall over the past 24 hours. Pune experienced a low of 8.3 degrees Celsius with 77 per cent humidity

12 December,2025 01:54 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Andhra Pradesh bus tragedy: 9 dead, 23 injured after vehicle falls into gorge

Andhra Pradesh bus tragedy: 9 dead, 23 injured after vehicle falls into gorge

Nine pilgrims died and 23 were injured after a private bus fell into a gorge on the Chintur-Naredumilli ghat road in Andhra Pradesh’s Alluri Sitharamaraju district. The bus carrying 37 people, including two drivers, was heading to Bhadrachalam

12 December,2025 11:04 AM IST | Visakhapatnam | IANS
Maharashtra Senior Congress leader Shivraj Patil Chakurkar passes away at 91

Maharashtra Senior Congress leader Shivraj Patil Chakurkar passes away at 91

As Lok Sabha Speaker, he spearheaded the modernisation and computerisation of Parliament, introduced live telecasting of proceedings, and oversaw initiatives such as the new library building. The “Outstanding Parliamentarian Award” was also instituted during his tenure

12 December,2025 10:35 AM IST | | mid-day online correspondent
PM Modi wishes Sharad Pawar on his birthday, prays for his long and healthy life

PM Modi wishes Sharad Pawar on his birthday, prays for his long and healthy life

Sharad Pawar, a towering figure in Maharashtra politics, is the founder of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP). The 84-year-old leader has had a long, eventful career marked by major achievements as well as controversies

12 December,2025 10:23 AM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
Delhi weather update: City wakes up to toxic smog; AQI hits 329

Delhi weather update: City wakes up to toxic smog; AQI hits 329

Despite slight improvements in recent weeks, large parts of the city remained shrouded in thick, hazardous haze. Areas such as Ghazipur and Anand Vihar reported severely reduced visibility, while several localities across Delhi continued to record "very poor" air quality

12 December,2025 10:22 AM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
Railways introduces New Delhi–Katra special service amid winter travel demand

Railways introduces New Delhi–Katra special service amid winter travel demand

South Eastern Railway has planned special trains to handle the surge in demand following recent flight cancellations

12 December,2025 09:01 AM IST | New Delhi | ANI
EC hits pause on voter roll push, revises SIR schedule across states

EC hits pause on voter roll push, revises SIR schedule across states

The enumeration period for these six states and Union territories was to end on Thursday and draft electoral rolls were to be published on December 16. The enumeration period for Tamil Nadu and Gujarat has been extended till December 14 and the draft electoral rolls will be published on December 19

12 December,2025 06:38 AM IST | New Delhi | Agencies
AP: 21 feared dead after mini truck falls into gorge; PM Modi expresses grief

AP: 21 feared dead after mini truck falls into gorge; PM Modi expresses grief

"Distressed by the loss of lives due to a mishap in the Anjaw district of Arunachal Pradesh. My thoughts are with those who have lost their loved ones. I pray for the speedy recovery of those injured," the PMO said in a post on X

11 December,2025 10:53 PM IST | Tinsukia | mid-day online correspondent
Hanukkah Tunnel Tapes EXPOSE the Final Hours of Six Israeli Hostages

    Hanukkah Tunnel Tapes EXPOSE the Final Hours of Six Israeli Hostages

    Newly surfaced Hanukkah tunnel footage is sending shockwaves across Israel, revealing the final recorded moments of the six Israeli hostages before their deaths inside Gaza’s underground captivity. The heartbreaking video shows the captives quietly lighting a makeshift menorah deep within the tunnels, offering blessings, prayers, and whispered hopes for miracles, unaware that these would be their last hours. The IDF later confirmed the six were killed just before rescue forces arrived, intensifying national grief and political outrage. WATCH 

    12 December,2025 11:16 PM IST
    Austria approves headscarf ban for girls under 14 in schools

    Austria approves headscarf ban for girls under 14 in schools

    Austria’s parliament has approved a nationwide ban on Islamic headscarves for schoolgirls under 14, drawing criticism from rights groups who call it discriminatory. In 2019 the country introduced a ban on headscarves in primary schools, but the constitutional court struck it down

    12 December,2025 02:12 PM IST | Austria | AFP

    US to deny tourist visas if applicants plan to give birth during their stay

    In a post on X, the embassy warned that tourist visa applications will be denied immediately if consular officers suspect that an applicant’s primary purpose for travelling to the United States is to give birth

    12 December,2025 11:21 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

    6.7 quake triggers tsunami advisory in northeast Japan; no immediate damage

    A 6.7 magnitude earthquake struck off Aomori, prompting Japan to issue a tsunami advisory for multiple northeastern prefectures. The Pacific coast of Hokkaido, Aomori, Iwate and Miyagi prefectures could see a tsunami of up to 1 meter (3.2 feet), the agency added

    12 December,2025 10:50 AM IST | Tokyo [Japan] | AP
    Strictest punishment for blast perpetrators; will send message to world: Shah

    Strictest punishment for blast perpetrators; will send message to world: Shah

    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 correspondent

    CM opens Pune double-deck flyover

    Move to ease traffic congestion near Pune University, along Ganeshkhind Road

    20 August,2025 10:17 PM IST | Pune | Archana Dahiwal

    Happy Krishna Janmashtami: Messages and Wishes to share with family

    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 correspondent
    We must learn lessons from horrific Goa tragedy

    We must learn lessons from horrific Goa tragedy

    Have visible signage about where exits are placed. Lifts must have the do not use in case of fire signs

    11 December,2025 07:53 AM IST | Mumbai | The Editorial
    09 December,2025 06:50 AM IST | Mumbai | Fiona Fernandez
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