Anant Ambani was recognised for his leadership in establishing Vantara, which has become a model for rescue, rehabilitation, and species preservation
09 December,2025 08:43 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentMicrosoft’s investment focuses on three key pillars—scale, skills, and sovereignty—aligned with the Prime Minister Modi’s vision of a comprehensive AI ecosystem promoting innovation and access at a national level, an official statement said
09 December,2025 07:57 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentCensus 2027 will include new questions on duration of stay and reasons for migration, Minister Nityanand Rai told Lok Sabha. The digital census will be conducted in two phases House Listing from April to September 2026 and Population Enumeration in February 2027
09 December,2025 07:54 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentA heated debate erupted in the Lok Sabha as the Leader of Opposition accused the RSS of capturing India’s institutions and undermining democracy. Speaking on electoral reforms, he alleged collusion between the ruling BJP and the Election Commission
09 December,2025 07:17 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentCivil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu informed the Lower House that flight operations are stabilising, with airports reporting no crowding. IndiGo flights have risen from 706 on December 5 to 1,800, and the DGCA has issued show-cause notices to the airline's leadership to ensure accountability and passenger safety
09 December,2025 06:56 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentThe minister was replying to a calling attention motion raised by Nationalist Congress Party (Sharadchandra Pawar) legislator Jitendra Awhad in the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly over the worrying rise in leopard attacks across the state
09 December,2025 06:50 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentThe restaurant is owned by Gaurav Luthra and Saurabh Luthra, who also run Birch by Romeo Lane, the nightclub where a fire on Sunday claimed 25 lives, officials said
09 December,2025 06:38 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentThe Centre told the Rajya Sabha that there is no scarcity of essential anti-tuberculosis drugs in central and state warehouses and adequate buffers are in place
09 December,2025 06:37 PM IST | PTIThe operation, conducted on December 7 and 8, 2025, resulted in the seizure of 128 kg of mephedrone, worth approximately Rs. 192 crore, along with 245 kg of precursor chemicals, raw materials, and a complete drug-processing setup
09 December,2025 06:10 PM IST | Anish PatilHe further said that the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has already issued notices to IndiGo and that the airline is being held fully accountable for the chaos caused by its internal crew-rostering failures
09 December,2025 05:45 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentAdani Group chairman Gautam Adani said the conglomerate will invest over USD 75 billion in the energy transition space in the next five years, with a major focus on renewable energy
09 December,2025 05:33 PM IST | PTIThis rescue marks Kollam district’s first recorded whale shark rescue and the 50th along the Kerala coast since the launch of the Wildlife Trust of India (WTI) Save the Whale Shark Campaign in 2017, in collaboration with the Kerala Forest Department and supported by Oracle
09 December,2025 05:14 PM IST | Ranjeet JadhavReplying to a query, the CM said the statue has been included in the large-scale redevelopment plan of the heritage station. Shiv Sena (UBT) legislator Bhaskar Jadhav raised the issue, pointing out that although CSMT was renamed after the Maratha warrior king, a suitable statue was not constructed
09 December,2025 05:03 PM IST | Nagpur | mid-day online correspondentTwo residents of Nagaon village near Alibag’s Nagaon beach were injured in a human–leopard conflict on Tuesday, triggering panic in the area. Forest officials and NGO RESQ CT have launched a rescue operation to capture the leopard safely
09 December,2025 04:24 PM IST | Nagaon | Ranjeet JadhavAccording to officials, the blaze began on the terrace and rapidly spread downward, sending thick plumes of smoke across adjoining lanes. People in nearby buildings rushed out as the situation intensified
09 December,2025 04:16 PM IST | Pune | Archana DahiwalThe accused met the child on the road, offered to drop her to school on his motorcycle, but instead took her to a secluded spot where he sexually assaulted her and threatened her with dire consequences if she revealed the matter
09 December,2025 03:47 PM IST | Pune | mid-day online correspondentAddressing the youth participating in the camp, Shinde said that every decision taken in the legislature shapes the lives of millions, and therefore, students must understand the real-world working of parliamentary processes
09 December,2025 03:17 PM IST | Nagpur | mid-day online correspondentIn a major breakthrough, Latur Police arrested four members of a burglary gang linked to 23 house-breaking cases. Valuables worth Rs 4.37 lakh, including gold, cash, and two stolen bikes, were recovered. The arrests were made after a tip-off on the Latur-Barshi Road, while three accused remain absconding
09 December,2025 02:17 PM IST | Latur | mid-day online correspondentThe DGCA has directed IndiGo to reduce its winter flight operations by 5 per cent across sectors following high cancellations and inability to run the approved schedule efficiently
09 December,2025 12:49 PM IST | New Delhi | ANIA massive fire at the nightclub, some 25 kilometres away from Panaji, on late Saturday night killed 25 persons. The deceased comprised 20 employees of the nightclub and five tourists, including four from Delhi
09 December,2025 12:25 PM IST | Panaji | mid-day online correspondentLeaders of the Maha Vikas Aghadi, including Congress's Vijay Wadettiwar, Shiv Sena (UBT) MLA Aditya Thackeray, NCP (SP) Shashikant Shinde, among others, gathered on the steps of the Vidhan Bhawan and raised slogans
09 December,2025 11:17 AM IST | Nagpur | mid-day online correspondentADVERTISEMENT
A powerful 7.5-magnitude earthquake sent shockwaves through Hokkaido and Tohoku, plunging Japan into a night of chaos, freezing evacuations and viral footage that captured the raw force of the tremor. Buildings swayed violently, windows exploded, fishtanks toppled and water poured from high-rise floors as terrified residents rushed into the cold streets. At least 33 people have been injured, with cars plunging from elevated spots and multiple structures reporting damage amid ongoing aftershocks. The Japan Meteorological Agency issued a megaquake alert, warning of heightened seismic risk along the Pacific coast from Hokkaido down to Chiba. WATCH
Cambodia warned of a fierce response against Thailand as renewed border clashes intensified, killing civilians and soldiers and forcing tens of thousands to flee border areas
09 December,2025 04:11 PM IST | Surin(Thailand) | APJapan began assessing damage and warned of aftershocks after a powerful 7.5-magnitude earthquake off its northeastern coast injured at least 33 people and triggered a tsunami
Trump took aim at what he described as a "nasty" 140 million dollar EU penalty against Elon Musk's X platform, admitting he did not have full details but using the issue to underscore broader worries
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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-
She warned that one should avoid stepping on these grates, drains, and covers, as they may look strong, but that is often deceptive
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