Police in Noida arrested over 350 people after the workers’ protests turned violent, citing misuse of social media and misinformation. Authorities say the situation is under control as discussions with workers continue
14 April,2026 03:49 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentPM Modi paid tribute to B. R. Ambedkar on his birth anniversary, while highlighting the abrogation of Article 370 and implementation of the Uniform Civil Code in Uttarakhand
14 April,2026 03:44 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentThe proposal was detailed by Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning on Tuesday, who said the framework reflects China’s approach to addressing ongoing regional tensions through dialogue, cooperation, and adherence to international norms
14 April,2026 03:43 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentA reported US blockade of Iranian ports and rising tensions around the Strait of Hormuz could disrupt global oil supplies by blocking Iranian exports and pushing crude prices higher. Analysts warn this may also impact LPG shipments to countries like India and increase overall energy market volatility
14 April,2026 03:26 PM IST | IANSIran's FM Abbas Araghchi spoke with Badr bin Hamad Albusaidi over the phone to review recent developments, including discussions involving the United States
14 April,2026 03:15 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentUnion Home Minister Amit Shah held a roadshow in Kaliyaganj ahead of the West Bengal Assembly Elections 2026, targeting the Trinamool Congress and stepping up the BJP’s campaign
14 April,2026 03:02 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentThe BJP is contesting 27 seats in alliance with the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) as part of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA)
14 April,2026 02:56 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentIndia has extended multiple rounds of humanitarian assistance to Afghanistan amid ongoing crises. According to MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal, India delivered 13 tonnes of BCG vaccines to support child immunisation against tuberculosis
14 April,2026 02:55 PM IST | IANSTo assist voters, Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) will display coloured photographs of candidates along with their names, serial numbers and party symbols, making identification easier at polling stations, the ECI said
14 April,2026 02:53 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentA former student opened fire at a high school in Turkey’s Sanliurfa province, injuring 16 people, most of them students. The attacker later took his own life after being cornered by police. Authorities evacuated the school and launched a detailed investigation into the rare incident
14 April,2026 02:50 PM IST | AFPGideon Sa'ar held talks with S. Jaishankar on key regional issues including Iran, the Strait of Hormuz, and Lebanon. Sa’ar stressed the need to protect freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, calling Iran’s actions a threat to global trade
14 April,2026 02:18 PM IST | ANIAAP chief Arvind Kejriwal will campaign in Tamil Nadu on April 20 and 21 in support of the DMK and Chief Minister M K Stalin ahead of the Assembly elections. While AAP is not contesting, it has extended support to the Secular Progressive Alliance
14 April,2026 02:03 PM IST | ANIAccording to Police Commissioner Laxmi Singh, more than 300 individuals have been arrested in connection with the unrest. Police have registered multiple FIRs and are continuing efforts to identify those allegedly responsible for inciting violence
14 April,2026 02:01 PM IST | Noida | mid-day online correspondentRahul Gandhi supported protesting workers in Noida, saying rising inflation and low wages are pushing labourers into debt. He criticised government labour policies and said workers’ demand for better pay is justified
14 April,2026 01:55 PM IST | New Delhi | PTIThe Delhi–Dehradun Expressway is a major infrastructure project that will reduce travel time to about 2.5 hours while improving connectivity between Delhi and Uttarakhand. With modern facilities and strong environmental safeguards, it is expected to boost tourism, ease traffic, and support economic growth
14 April,2026 01:52 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentUttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath hailed Narendra Modi’s Rs 12,000 crore Delhi-Dehradun Economic Corridor, calling it a major boost to connectivity, tourism, and industrial growth across Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand
14 April,2026 11:28 AM IST | Saharanpur | mid-day online correspondentThe convicts were associated with the Ansar Ghazwat-ul-Hind module. Investigating agencies said that the trio was planning serial blasts in Uttar Pradesh around August 15, 2021. They were also allegedly preparing for a major attack using a human bomb
14 April,2026 11:20 AM IST | Lucknow | mid-day online correspondentFour senior students, including two former ones, were arrested for allegedly abducting a 19-year-old college student from near his hostel in BTM Layout, Bengaluru. The accused demanded a ransom of Rs 50,000, but police intervened swiftly and rescued the victim within four hours. An investigation is underway
14 April,2026 09:06 AM IST | Bengaluru | AgenciesA woman Maoist carrying a reward of Rs 5 lakh was killed in an encounter with security forces in Kanker district of Chhattisgarh. The deceased, identified as Rupi, was an area committee member and is believed to be among the last senior Telugu cadres active in the Bastar region
14 April,2026 08:59 AM IST | Kanker (Chhattisgarh) | AgenciesUttarakhand Police conducted a full-scale security rehearsal in Dehradun ahead of Narendra Modi’s visit, reviewing protocols, traffic, and crowd control, with strict checks and a drone ban in place
14 April,2026 08:56 AM IST | Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | ANIRevanth Reddy criticised Narendra Modi over delimitation and the Women’s Reservation Bill, alleging political misuse and calling for wider consultations, a hybrid seat allocation model, and debate across Parliament and states
14 April,2026 08:52 AM IST | Hyderabad (Telangana) | ANIADVERTISEMENT
Israeli forces have surrounded the strategic town of Bint Jbeil in southern Lebanon after days of intense fighting with Hezbollah, marking a major escalation in the ongoing conflict. According to Israeli military claims, more than 100 Hezbollah fighters have been killed in a combination of airstrikes and close-range combat. The operation, led by Israel’s 98th Division, aims to secure the border and push Hezbollah forces away while establishing a deeper security buffer zone. Hezbollah, however, says it continues to engage Israeli troops in “point-blank” clashes inside the town.
The sides are weighing new in-person negotiations in a bid to reach a deal aimed at ending their six-week war before the ceasefire expires next week, two US officials and person familiar with the development said
14 April,2026 01:59 PM IST | Washington | APSanctioned tankers linked to Iran have continued to pass through the Strait of Hormuz despite a US-imposed maritime blockade, according to tracking data. The vessels, reportedly carrying petroleum-related cargo, managed transit through the strategic waterway as US naval forces maintain a strong presence in the region
A new study analysing 40 years of wildlife trade data has found that such practices significantly increase the risk of pathogen transmission between animals and humans. Researchers noted that wild mammals are 1.5 times more likely to share infectious agents with humans, with illegal wildlife trade further heightening the threat
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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-
It is unbecoming of so many young people to spend hours mocking the country’s most honorable politicians online
13 April,2026 08:21 AM IST | Mumbai | Lindsay PereiraADVERTISEMENT
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