Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge expressed deep sorrow over the loss of lives in a stampede near Bengaluru’s M Chinnaswamy Stadium during the Royal Challengers Bengaluru victory event. Following the incident, he immediately called for strict adherence to security measures and protocols to prevent such tragedies in the future
05 June,2025 10:58 AM IST | mid-day online correspondentThe Jharkhand government, under the leadership of Chief Minister Hemant Soren, has approved a major restructuring of the Information and Public Relations Department. As part of the revamp, 504 redundant posts will be surrendered, while 36 new ones will be created, resulting in an annual saving of Rs 24 crore
05 June,2025 10:56 AM IST | mid-day online correspondentChief Minister Siddaramaiah says Karnataka government will also provide free treatment to those injured in the incident; orders magesterial inquiry
05 June,2025 10:47 AM IST | AgenciesSikkim landslide: A prior operation them had to be called off due to bad weather. In the wake of heavy rain and devastating landslides in North Sikkim, the Indian Air Force (IAF) on Wednesday carried out urgent rescue and relief operations
05 June,2025 10:43 AM IST | AgenciesIndia-Australia Pact: Rajnath Singh thanks Australia for its support to India’s “resolute response against the barbaric act of terror in Pahalgam”
05 June,2025 10:02 AM IST | AgenciesThe Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) chairman and former foreign minister Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari has said that cooperation between Pakistan and India’s intelligence agencies could significantly reduce terrorism in South Asia
05 June,2025 09:48 AM IST | AgenciesChief Meteorologist Ameer Haider stated on Tuesday that the seismic activity is linked to the Landhi Fault Line and is expected to continue until Wednesday. Pakistan hit by 26 mild earthquakes in 4 days; tremors linked to Landhi Fault Line
05 June,2025 09:43 AM IST | AgenciesUkraine: Pentagon chief remains absent for first time, as Russia holds its own top security meet with North Korea. Senior officials from almost 50 nations gathered on Wednesday to drum up more weapons and ammunition for Ukraine
05 June,2025 09:31 AM IST | AgenciesDrones and floating cameras are also being used to inspect drains and ensure they are properly cleaned.
05 June,2025 08:53 AM IST | The EditorialEven 80 years after the end of the war, unexploded bombs dropped during wartime air raids are frequently found in Germany. US bombs from World War II that were unearthed earlier this week were found. Even 80 years after the end of the war, unexploded bombs dropped during wartime air raids are frequently found in Germany
05 June,2025 07:56 AM IST | AgenciesSouth Korea’s new President Lee Jae-myung vowed on Wednesday to restart dormant talks with North Korea and bolster a trilateral partnership with the US and Japan, as he laid out key policy goals for his single, five-year term.
05 June,2025 07:52 AM IST | AgenciesAnother stalwart from the Mumbai teams of the 1970s bids goodbye. This time, it is a fine fast bowler who toiled for nine seasons in a row for his 198 Ranji Trophy wickets for the city
05 June,2025 07:47 AM IST | Clayton MurzelloEleven people have died and 33 injured in a stampede near the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru during the Royal Challengers Bengaluru's (RCB) IPL winning celebrations
04 June,2025 09:22 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondentCM Siddaramaiah said, "Beyond our expectations people had gathered for RCB celebrations in Bengaluru. More than 2-3 lakh people came near Chinnaswamy Stadium, no one expected this crowd"
04 June,2025 09:22 PM IST | Bengaluru | mid-day online correspondentThe Thane civic body said that at present, 12 patients are admitted to hospitals, and all are in stable condition. Of these, nine are being treated in private hospitals, while three are admitted to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Hospital in Kalwa
04 June,2025 09:17 PM IST | Thane | mid-day online correspondentRahul Gandhi visited Chandigarh to meet senior party leaders. With the Congress out of power in Haryana for over a decade and lacking a district-level organisation in the state for the past 11 years, Gandhi’s visit marked a key step towards initiating the restructuring process and strengthening the party’s grassroots presence
04 June,2025 08:40 PM IST | Chandigarh | mid-day online correspondentDelhi Fire Services (DFS) chief Atul Garg said the department received a call at 4:04 PM reporting the collapse of a ground plus two-storey commercial building, with the possibility that some individuals were trapped under the debris
04 June,2025 08:31 PM IST | New Delhi | PTIAt least four persons died and several others were injured after a chaos broke out near the Chinnaswamy Stadium, after a large number of people gathered to participate in the RCB victory celebrations, official sources said
04 June,2025 07:58 PM IST | Bengaluru | mid-day online correspondentNorth Sikkim has witnessed devastating landslides triggered by heavy rainfall, prompting the air force to initiate urgent rescue and relief operations in Chaten. An earlier attempt to evacuate 113 stranded tourists from Lachen early on Wednesday had to be called off due to poor conditions
04 June,2025 06:30 PM IST | Chaten | mid-day online correspondentAccording to the health ministry, as of 4 June 2025, India has reported 4,302 active Covid-19 cases, with 864 new cases recorded in the last 24 hours. Most infections are mild and being treated at home. Since the beginning of the year, 44 deaths have been reported, mainly among people with existing health conditions
04 June,2025 05:23 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentThe crime took place over a period of seven months. A case was registered on May 30, after which the accused has been on the run. The survivor had been staying with her sister and brother-in-law, who were employed as farm workers by the accused
04 June,2025 05:17 PM IST | Maharashtra | mid-day online correspondentADVERTISEMENT
Continuous heavy rainfall and rising water levels in the Brahmaputra River have caused severe flooding in Assam. Many families in Morigaon and Darrang districts have been forced to leave their homes and move to nearby highlands to stay safe. According to the Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA), the floods have affected over 6.33 lakh people across 21 districts. Rescue and relief efforts are ongoing. In Morigaon district, many villages under the Mayong revenue circle are completely submerged. Families are struggling as water levels keep rising. This year’s floods have already claimed at least 12 lives, while five more people have died in landslides. On 3rd June, Tuesday alone, six people, including two children, drowned in the floodwaters. ASDMA reported one death each in the districts of Hailakandi, Sribhumi, Morigaon, Cachar, Sonitpur, and Tinsukia, and one person is still missing in Cachar. The floods have hit the districts of Hailakandi, Nagaon, Sribhumi, Kamrup, Hojai, Lakhimpur, Morigaon, Cachar, Golaghat, Dibrugarh, Barpeta, Biswanath, Sonitpur, Dhemaji, Majuli, Karbi Anglong West, Darrang, Sivasagar, Tinsukia, Dima Hasao, and Jorhat. The situation remains critical as authorities continue rescue operations and provide relief to those affected.
BJP MP Tejasvi Surya, part of the all-party delegation visiting the US, said that investing in India is now widely seen as an investment in democracy, responsible civilian leadership, and global progress
04 June,2025 05:55 PM IST | Washington | mid-day online correspondentWorld bank report: Explaining about a different situation also suggests that public budgets are under pressure, and said that much of the adaptation effort needs to come from the private sector. This report has also outlined policy reforms that would help households and firms adapt to increasingly frequent and damaging weather events.
Taiwan Ministry of Defence detected two sorties of Chinese aircraft and 12 Chinese naval vessels operating around its territorial waters as of 6 am on Wednesday.
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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 correspondentIn 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
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
There are several heartwarming takeaways here, the most obvious being remembering those who were killed during Operation Sindoor
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