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Rajkot mourns the loss of Gujarat's former chief minister Vijay Rupani

The senior BJP leader was among the 241 people on board the ill-fated London-bound Air India Flight AI171, which crashed shortly after take-off from Ahmedabad on Thursday afternoon. He was widely respected for his significant contributions to the development of Rajkot

14 June,2025 10:46 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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Donate blood to save lives, urges Tripura CM Manik Saha

On Friday, Tripura's Chief Minister, Manik Saha, officially inaugurated a new Cancer Care Facility at ILS Hospital. He also took part in the World Blood Donor Day 2025 celebrations, where he encouraged everyone to donate blood to help save lives

14 June,2025 10:00 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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Ajit Pawar says Covid-19 situation under control in Pune

Since January, the state has conducted 18,885 Covid-19 tests. A total of 1,700 individuals have tested positive for the virus. However, 1,064 patients have recovered and the current recovery rate stands at 62.58 per cent

14 June,2025 07:35 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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Indian Navy launches daring airlift to assist fire-stricken MV Wan Hai 503

A Naval helicopter inserted a salvage team onto the burning vessel amid challenging sea and weather conditions. The team was winched down and successfully connected a towline to the salvage tug Offshore Warrior

14 June,2025 06:07 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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Rajasthan's Mahesh Kumar tops NEET-UG, MP's Utkarsh Awadhiya bags second rank

NEET-UG 2025 results declared: Mahesh Kumar from Rajasthan secures AIR 1, followed by Utkarsh Awadhiya from MP. Over 12.36 lakh students qualify out of 22.09 lakh test takers. Utkarsh Awadhiya has bagged the second rank, the National Testing Agency (NTA) announced on Saturday.

14 June,2025 05:03 PM IST | PTI
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Israeli Defence Minister says; 'Tehran will burn' if Iran continues firing

Israel Defence Minister Katz warns Iran that Tehran will face severe retaliation if it continues missile strikes. IDF confirms Israeli jets have targeted air defences in Tehran to ensure air superiority.

14 June,2025 04:27 PM IST | PTI
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Death toll in Ahmedabad plane crash rises to 270, say Civil Hospital doctors

Officials said the Ahmedabad Fire and Emergency Service (AFES) recovered a corpse and some human body parts in the past 24 hours from the plane crash site, causing the toll to rise from 265

14 June,2025 04:08 PM IST | Madhulika Ram Kavattur
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Ahmedabad plane crash: Black box recovered from medical college rooftop

The investigation into the tragic crash is underway, and the recovered DFDR is expected to provide vital insights into the events leading up to the disaster. The Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner plane from Ahmedabad to London Gatwick crashed into the residential quarters of BJ Medical College soon after taking off

14 June,2025 03:33 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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"Sound of the crash felt like our eardrums would burst": Eyewitness of AI 171

The committee will assess the emergency response of the various stakeholders, including rescue operations and coordination among them. It will also suggest policy changes, operational improvements and training enhancements required to prevent such occurrences and handle post-crash incident situations

14 June,2025 01:30 PM IST | ANI
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Iran calls nuclear talks with US meaningless after Israeli strikes

Iran’s foreign ministry spokesman said nuclear talks with the US are now “meaningless” after Israeli strikes, calling the attacks a “criminal act.” Talks set for Sunday in Oman remain uncertain, with no official cancellation yet.

14 June,2025 11:02 AM IST | AP
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Israel's envoy backs India's role as mediator in Iran conflict

Israel: Netanyahu called Prime Minister Modi on Friday to brief him on Israel's actions, which the ambassador described as defensive measures to counter an "existential threat" posed by Iran's nuclear ambitions and ballistic missile programme

14 June,2025 10:53 AM IST
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India abstains on draft resolution demanding ceasefire in Gaza

UNGA votes overwhelmingly to adopt resolution which was moved by Spain; 19 nations abstain

14 June,2025 10:14 AM IST | Agencies
India, China agree to rebuild ties, resume air services

India, China agree to rebuild ties, resume air services

The two sides agreed to expedite the steps involved in resuming direct air services between the two countries. Misri also hoped for the early conclusion of an updated Air Services Agreement. The MEA further noted that both sides agreed to take practical steps for visa facilitation and promote exchanges between media and think tanks

14 June,2025 10:11 AM IST | New Delhi | Agencies
How being 10 minutes late saved the life of a Gujarat woman en route to London

How being 10 minutes late saved the life of a Gujarat woman en route to London

Bhoomi Chauhan from Gujarat narrowly escaped the deadly Air India crash by missing her flight due to traffic. The AI 171 flight crashed minutes after takeoff, killing 265 people. Chauhan, shaken by the tragedy, calls it a miracle and credits divine intervention

13 June,2025 05:02 PM IST | Ahmedabad | mid-day online correspondent
Air India diverts multiple international flights after Iran closes airspace

Air India diverts multiple international flights after Iran closes airspace

On Friday, Air India announced that several of its international flights have either been diverted or sent back to their origin due to the emerging situation in Iran and the closure of its airspace. Early on Friday, the Israeli Air Force hit dozens of targets in Iran related to the nuclear programme and other military facilities

13 June,2025 04:52 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
Karnataka High Court notes actor Kamal Haasan's lack of apology in film ban row

Karnataka High Court notes actor Kamal Haasan's lack of apology in film ban row

This legal case originates from a statement made by the actor during the audio release of the movie 'Thug Life', wherein he asserted that Kannada was born out of the Tamil language

13 June,2025 04:45 PM IST | Bengaluru | mid-day online correspondent
Mid-Day Top News: Air India jet falls from sky, slams into med hostel and more

Mid-Day Top News: Air India jet falls from sky, slams into med hostel and more

Stay informed with the latest developments in the nation, Mumbai, entertainment, sports, and more. Let's dive into the headlines shaping our world today

13 June,2025 04:16 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Meghalaya honeymoon murder: Victim’s family seeks narco test for accused duo

Meghalaya honeymoon murder: Victim’s family seeks narco test for accused duo

Raja Raghuvanshi, a businessman from Indore, was tragically murdered during his honeymoon in Meghalaya. His elder brother, Sachin Raghuvanshi, called for a narco analysis test on the main suspects, Sonam (Raja's wife) and Raj Kushwaha, to reveal the "entire truth" of this shocking case

13 June,2025 03:24 PM IST | Indore | mid-day online correspondent
Ahmedabad plane crash: Karnataka Minister Eshwar Khandre offers condolences

Ahmedabad plane crash: Karnataka Minister Eshwar Khandre offers condolences

Karnataka Minister Eshwar Khandre while extended his condolences to the families of those who died in the plane crash and he described the AI 171 plane crash as a "painful incident", further offering the prayers for the departed souls to rest in peace and for their loved ones to find the strength to cope with their profound loss

13 June,2025 03:20 PM IST | Kalaburagi | mid-day online correspondent
Ahmedabad plane crash: Gujarat ATS recovers DVR from crashed AI flight debris

Ahmedabad plane crash: Gujarat ATS recovers DVR from crashed AI flight debris

A DVR in an aircraft is a specialised system designed to capture, store, and manage video footage from cameras installed onboard. These systems are crucial for security, training, operational reviews, and compliance with aviation safety standards

13 June,2025 03:07 PM IST | Ahmedabad | mid-day online correspondent
We are all devastated by Ahmedabad plane crash tragedy, says PM Modi

We are all devastated by Ahmedabad plane crash tragedy, says PM Modi

Air India said 241 of the 242 persons on board had died in the Ahmedabad plane crash, which also killed residents of a medical college as it crashed into the building

13 June,2025 03:00 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
Tel Aviv residents flee as Iranian attack trggers air raid sirens and explosions

    Tel Aviv residents flee as Iranian attack trggers air raid sirens and explosions

    Residents of Tel Aviv woke up to scenes of destruction after Iran launched a barrage of missiles on Saturday, June 14. Several apartment buildings and residential streets were damaged in the strikes. In Ramat Gan, near Tel Aviv, Linda Grinfeld shared her terrifying experience of hearing explosions while taking shelter from the missile attack. Once the sirens stopped, she stepped out to find her apartment and neighboring buildings heavily damaged. Emotional and shaken, she later returned to what remained of her home. Watch how Iranian missiles brought devastation to civilian areas in Israel as tensions escalate in the region.

    14 June,2025 05:35 PM IST
    Trump deploys 4,000 National Guard troops, 700 Marines to L.A

    Trump deploys 4,000 National Guard troops, 700 Marines to L.A

    Trump has ordered the deployment of roughly 4000 National Guard troops and 700 Marines to Los Angeles.

    14 June,2025 10:08 AM IST | Austin | Agencies

    Failed N Korean destroyer fixed and launched

    In a lavish ceremony on Thursday, Kim boarded the warship and told troops that nothing can block his country’s push to bolster its naval combat power in the face of US-led hostilities.

    14 June,2025 10:03 AM IST | Seoul | Agencies

    India issues advisory for citizens in Israel; tensions rise after Israeli strike

    The Indian Embassy in Israel has urged Indian nationals to stay vigilant and follow safety protocols amid rising tensions after Israel’s preemptive strike on Iran. With a nationwide emergency declared and possible missile attacks expected, citizens are advised to remain near shelters and avoid travel

    13 June,2025 03:23 PM IST | Tel Aviv | ANI
    Bomb scare on Mumbai-bound plane at Kolkata airport, passenger detained

    Bomb scare on Mumbai-bound plane at Kolkata airport, passenger detained

    The 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

    13 May,2025 05:08 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

    Christmas 2024: History, significance, and everything you need to know

    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

    26 December,2024 07:33 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

    Christmas 2024: Heartfelt wishes and greetings to send to your loved ones

    As the holiday season approaches in 2024, it's the perfect opportunity to send heartfelt wishes and greetings to your loved ones, letting them know just how much they mean to you

    26 December,2024 07:32 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
    Streetside cooking needs stricter regulation

    Streetside cooking needs stricter regulation

    Reports did state that there will be an investigation but the incident does highlight the need for all safety measures for vehicles, makeshift or otherwise, selling food.

    13 June,2025 08:10 AM IST | Mumbai | The Editorial
    12 June,2025 07:16 AM IST | Mumbai | Clayton Murzello
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