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Rajasthan to hold civil defence exercise 'Operation Shield' on Saturday evening

According to the guidelines released by Jagjeet Singh Monga, Director of the Directorate of Civil Defence, a coordinated mock drill and blackout will be carried out simultaneously in all 41 districts of the state

30 May,2025 08:04 AM IST | PTI
World News

Appeals court allows Trump to continue collecting tariffs under emergency powers

The Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit granted an emergency motion from the Trump administration arguing that a halt is 'critical for the country's national security"

30 May,2025 08:01 AM IST | AP
World News

Russian FM affirms Moscow’s commitment to reviving Russia-India-China ties

The foreign minister was addressing an international social and political conference on forming a single and equitable system of security and cooperation in Eurasia in the city of Perm in the Ural mountains, where Europe borders with Asia, at the plenary session of the conference

30 May,2025 07:57 AM IST | PTI
World News

Eight dead as heavy rain, thunderstorms lash parts of Pakistan

The PDMA has instructed the respective district administrations to ensure immediate relief for the affected families and provide the injured with the best possible medical treatment

30 May,2025 07:36 AM IST | PTI
India News

India, EU set to carry out joint naval exercise in Indian Ocean

The joint exercise will focus on advanced counter-piracy operations, interoperability, tactical manoeuvres, and enhanced communication protocols, reflecting the growing maritime security cooperation between the two sides

30 May,2025 07:31 AM IST | ANI
World News

Israel OKs more settlements in West Bank as strikes kill 13

Israel captured the West Bank, along with Gaza and east Jerusalem, in the 1967 Mideast war and the Palestinians want all three territories for their future state

30 May,2025 07:28 AM IST | Agencies
World News

Chinese spacecraft to collect samples of asteroid near Mars

The probe will collect samples from the asteroid 2016HO3 and explore the main-belt comet 311P, which lies even further from the Earth than Mars, according to the China National Space Administration. Samples from 2016HO3 are due to be returned in about two years

30 May,2025 07:25 AM IST | Agencies
World News

Swiss glacier collapse sends rock and ice crashing into Alpine village

Regional police said a 64-year-old man was reported missing, and search and rescue operations involving a drone with thermal camera were underway. 

30 May,2025 07:23 AM IST | Agencies
World News

Nepal celebrates 18th Republic Day amid pro-monarchists protests

The government has mobilised around 6000 security personnel, including hundreds of riot policemen, to prevent possible clashes between ruling CPN-UML and the pro-monarchist groups led by Rastriya Prajatantra Party

30 May,2025 07:16 AM IST | Agencies
India News

India to remain fastest-growing economy in 2025-26: RBI report

The keenly watched report said the Indian economy is poised to remain the fastest-growing major economy in 2025-26 by leveraging its sound macroeconomic fundamentals, robust financial sector and commitment towards sustainable growth

30 May,2025 07:09 AM IST | Agencies
India News

Not a single project completed on time: IAF Chief AP Singh

While signing the contract itself, sometimes we are sure that it is not going to come up. But we just sign the contract. Then the process gets vitiated

30 May,2025 07:06 AM IST | Agencies
Opinion

On experiencing friendlessness at 40

Nearly five years after moving to South Tyrol, I don’t feel lonely because my closest friends are a WhatsApp text away. But I do miss the intimacies that are directly related to being in their presence

30 May,2025 06:43 AM IST | Rosalyn D'mello
Two killed, 11 injured after two buses crash in Latur 

Two killed, 11 injured after two buses crash in Latur 

Two buses belonging to travel agencies were involved in the accident and the cleaner of one of the buses and a passenger died in the incident. The impact caused one of the buses to overturn, injuring 11 passengers from both vehicles, a police official said

29 May,2025 11:49 PM IST | Latur (Maharashtra) | mid-day online correspondent
Congress leader slams PM Modi over planned Emergency anniversary session

Congress leader slams PM Modi over planned Emergency anniversary session

Congress General Secretary in charge of communications, Jairam Ramesh, said that at a time when the BJP should be targeting Pakistan and terrorists for their actions, it is instead focused on attacking the Congress

29 May,2025 10:35 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
Former Indian Army chief slams critics, says 'war is not romantic nor a movie'

Former Indian Army chief slams critics, says 'war is not romantic nor a movie'

Speaking at an event in Pune, General Manoj Naravane said if ordered, he would go to war, but diplomacy would be his first choice. "For those who have lost their loved ones, that trauma will be carried through generations. There's also something called PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder)," he said

29 May,2025 10:25 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
Two-member women's team of Indian Navy returns after sailing around the globe

Two-member women's team of Indian Navy returns after sailing around the globe

Addressing a flag-in ceremony in Goa for the Indian Naval Sailing Vessel (INSV) Tarini, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh hailed the courage, endurance, and accomplishments of two Indian Navy officers—Lieutenant Commanders Dilna K and Roopa A—who returned after successfully completing Navika Sagar Parikrama-II

29 May,2025 09:54 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Two injured as car driven by 14-year-old boy rams into motorbikes

Two injured as car driven by 14-year-old boy rams into motorbikes

The police arrested the boy's father for allowing the minor to drive the four-wheeler and registered a case against him under the Motor Vehicles Act, an official said

29 May,2025 08:37 PM IST | Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar (Maharashtra) | mid-day online correspondent
No funds diverted from other departments for Ladki Bahin, clarifies CM

No funds diverted from other departments for Ladki Bahin, clarifies CM

He said the allocation for the scheme was made through the Tribal Affairs and Social Justice Departments in resonance with budgetary guidelines. The ‘Ladki Bahin’ scheme provides Rs 1,500 to women belonging to weaker sections of society

29 May,2025 06:45 PM IST | Parbhani | mid-day online correspondent
PM Modi calls Pahalgam attack an assault on India’s soul, praises Sikkim

PM Modi calls Pahalgam attack an assault on India’s soul, praises Sikkim

After the success of Operation Sindoor, Indian PM Modi on Thursday said the Pahalgam terror strike last month was an attack on the soul and unity of India. He further said that Operation Sindoor was a "decisive response" to terrorists. PM Modi also praises Sikkim's culture and thier rich biodiversity

29 May,2025 04:21 PM IST | Gangtok | mid-day online correspondent
Latur witnesses highest rainfall in 25 years: Official

Latur witnesses highest rainfall in 25 years: Official

On Tuesday, Latur city received 125 mm of rainfall within three hours, the highest in the last 25 years, said Dr Babasaheb Thombre, dean of the government-run College of Agriculture in Latur where they regularly measure the seasonal downpour

29 May,2025 04:13 PM IST | Latur | mid-day online correspondent
Clip of Latur doctor telling colleague to 'kill' Covid patient in 2021 surfaces

Clip of Latur doctor telling colleague to 'kill' Covid patient in 2021 surfaces

The clip of the purported conversation surfaced on social media earlier this month. The woman's husband said hearing the same disturbing remarks of the doctor again deeply hurt him, following which he approached the police to file a complaint

29 May,2025 03:21 PM IST | Latur | mid-day online correspondent
Saudi Arabia: Asaduddin Owaisi details India’s stand on Pakistan, Indian Muslims

    Saudi Arabia: Asaduddin Owaisi details India’s stand on Pakistan, Indian Muslims

    AIMIM chief and MP Asaduddin Owaisi, as part of an all-party delegation led by BJP MP Baijayant Panda, revealed what the Indian parliamentary group communicated to Saudi officials. Addressing key issues of regional security and diplomacy, Owaisi said the delegation raised concerns about Pakistan's continued support for terrorism and misinformation campaigns regarding Indian Muslims.

    29 May,2025 06:37 PM IST
    Human Rights Watch accuses Burkina Faso forces of killing 100 civilians

    Human Rights Watch accuses Burkina Faso forces of killing 100 civilians

    The landlocked nation of 23 million people has symbolised the security crisis in the arid Sahel region, south of the Sahara, in recent years. It has been shaken by violence from extremist groups linked to Al-Qaeda and the Islamic State group, and the governments fighting them

    29 May,2025 08:02 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent

    Terrorism should not be a way to address international disputes, says Tharoor

    While addressing the Panamanian side led by Panamanian Foreign Minister Javier Martinez Acha, Tharoor, referring to the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack, said that India will go after the perpetrators of terrorism and it should not be a resort of attempting to addressing international disputes. The all-party delegation is led-by Shashi Tharoor

    29 May,2025 01:27 PM IST | Panama City | ANI

    Hamas armed wing leader Mohammed Sinwar killed, says Benjamin Netanyahu

    Mohammed Sinwar was the younger brother of Yahya Sinwar, the senior Hamas leader widely regarded as the architect of the October 7, 2023, attack on Israel that triggered the ongoing Israel-Hamas war

    29 May,2025 09:00 AM IST | Cairo | mid-day online correspondent
    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
    Where superstition meets spreadsheet!

    Where superstition meets spreadsheet!

    In the high-octane world of franchise cricket, logic and madness walk hand in hand — sometimes with a strategic time-out in between

    28 May,2025 09:22 AM IST | Mumbai | Shishir Hattangadi
    26 May,2025 03:37 PM IST | Mumbai | Sunil Gavaskar
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