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Global condemnation after gunmen open fire at shrine in Afghanistan

According to local reports, gunmen on motorcycles targeted worshippers at close range after allegedly separating men from women. Several victims are believed to belong to the Shia community

12 April,2026 04:38 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
World News

Pakistan hikes electricity tariff in double whammy after fuel price rise

The hike is linked to variations in fuel costs recorded in February 2026 and will be reflected in electricity bills issued in April; move is expected to impose an additional burden of approximately Rs 10.57 billion on consumers nationwide

12 April,2026 04:25 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
India News

President Murmu, PM Modi, others pay tributes to Asha Bhosle

Bhosle passed away at the age of 92 in Mumbai on Sunday, a day after being admitted to Breach Candy Hospital; Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan also paid tribute, highlighting Bhosle’s unmatched versatility

12 April,2026 04:11 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
World News

Pakistan: Rawalpindi markets shut amid US-Iran talks, residents face hardship

Key areas including Peshawar Road, Murree Road, and localities bordering Islamabad were among the worst affected. According to local reports, all commercial establishments -including milk shops, bakeries, tandoors, and grocery outlets - remained closed

12 April,2026 04:09 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
World News

This worm is too nosey

A Greek woman sneezes and out comes a nearly one-inch worm, revealing ten larvae and one pupa in her sinuses

12 April,2026 04:04 PM IST | Agencies
India News

First phase of Census 2027 in Chhattisgarh to begin from May 1

Preparations for this massive exercise are in full swing in the state. The first phase, known as the House Listing and Housing Census, is a crucial component of the overall census process. During this phase, detailed information about every residential and non-residential building will be collected

12 April,2026 03:29 PM IST | IANS
India News

Amarnath Yatra to begin from July 3, registrations to open from April 15

Pilgrims between the ages of 13 and 70 can undertake the yatra and registrations will begin from April 15, LG Manoj Sinha told reporters at the Lok Bhavan. The dates for the yatra were decided at a meeting of the Shri Amarnath Ji Shrine Board (SASB) under the chairmanship of Sinha

12 April,2026 03:11 PM IST | PTI
India News

Nagaland tops polling trends; Tripura records strong turnout

As per official data from the Election Commission of India at 11 am, the Koridang constituency in Nagaland recorded a significant 41.06 per cent voter turnout, the highest among all four seats. Tripura’s Dharmanagar seat was not far behind, posting a solid 33.51 per cent turnout

12 April,2026 01:16 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
India News

Protests erupt against transfer of IAS officer Tukaram Mundhe in Nanded

The group protested outside the Nanded Collector’s office on Wednesday, raising slogans to press for their demand. Mundhe was recently appointed as Secretary, Disaster Management, Rehabilitation, Revenue and Forest Department at Mantralaya, the state secretariat in Mumbai

12 April,2026 12:35 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
India News

Maharashtra weather update: Heatwave-like conditions grip parts of state

Several Maharashtra districts recorded temperatures above 40 degrees Celsius, with Jalgaon and Malegaon among the hottest, while Mumbai experienced warm and humid conditions, according to the India Meteorological Department report

12 April,2026 12:31 PM IST
India News

Maharashtra weather update: IMD issues yellow alert in coastal areas of state

According to IMD’s latest five-day district forecast, the region will experience sticky weather conditions today with similar conditions likely to persist on Saturday. From Sunday onwards, dry weather is expected to prevail across Mumbai and the wider Konkan belt, bringing some relief

12 April,2026 12:23 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
Opinion

Dear AI

Anyone can lay claim to it —  can a few commands enable a non-writer to become one, or a non-visual person to become a fledgling artist.

12 April,2026 12:12 PM IST | Rahul da Cunha
Twin earthquakes hit Jammu and Kashmir's Doda; no damage reported

Twin earthquakes hit Jammu and Kashmir's Doda; no damage reported

The first earthquake, measuring 4.6 on the Richter scale, was recorded at around 4.22 am at a depth of 10 km. Shortly after, a second tremor of 3.0 magnitude occurred at approximately 4.37 am, with its epicentre located at latitude 33.090 degrees N and longitude 75.928 degrees E, also at a depth of 10 km

12 April,2026 10:33 AM IST | Doda | IANS
Bihar school guard sexually assaults and slits 5-yr-old’s throat; confesses

Bihar school guard sexually assaults and slits 5-yr-old’s throat; confesses

A sharp blade used in the murder at a residential school in Jehanabad earlier this week was recovered by police

12 April,2026 09:12 AM IST | Jehanabad (Bihar) | Agencies
Wont let Bengalis be a minority says PM Modi in WB

Wont let Bengalis be a minority says PM Modi in WB

“The nation’s security is of paramount importance to us. The BJP resolves to implement UCC in West Bengal to end the politics of appeasement forever,” Modi said

12 April,2026 08:49 AM IST | Kolkata | Agencies
MP village levies Rs 500 fine for abusive language

MP village levies Rs 500 fine for abusive language

The decision was taken unanimously by the Gram Panchayat, and posters announcing the rule have been displayed across the village.

12 April,2026 08:14 AM IST | Burhanpur | Agencies
Fadnavis defends Warkari tradition, counters Sharad Pawar’s remarks

Fadnavis defends Warkari tradition, counters Sharad Pawar’s remarks

Devendra Fadnavis has dismissed remarks made by Sharad Pawar regarding the Warkari sect, defending its inclusive and spiritual nature. He stated that while some individuals with alleged Urban Naxal links had tried to enter the movement, they were rejected, emphasising the sect’s long-standing philosophy of harmony and purity

11 April,2026 11:11 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Government hikes export duty on diesel to Rs 55.5 per litre and ATF to Rs 42

Government hikes export duty on diesel to Rs 55.5 per litre and ATF to Rs 42

The Government has increased export duty on diesel to Rs 55.5 per litre and on aviation turbine fuel (ATF) to Rs 42 per litre with immediate effect. The move aims to ensure domestic fuel availability and prevent exporters from gaining excess profit due to rising global oil prices triggered by the West Asia conflict.

11 April,2026 08:07 PM IST | New Delhi | PTI
Gadchiroli Police organise medical camps in tribal areas

Gadchiroli Police organise medical camps in tribal areas

The initiative covered people from Bangadi and Gundnur villages, where a total of around 80 citizens underwent medical examination by a team of specialist doctors, officials said

11 April,2026 07:52 PM IST | Gadchiroli | mid-day online correspondent
Delhi Metro launch awareness week to promote safe use of escalators, lifts

Delhi Metro launch awareness week to promote safe use of escalators, lifts

The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation has launched a week-long safety awareness campaign across its network to educate passengers on the safe use of lifts, escalators and travelators. Running from April 7 to 13, the initiative includes volunteers, street plays and information drives at busy stations to reduce accidents and improve passenger safety

11 April,2026 07:10 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Ladakh finally gets separate identity in Aadhaar records, 'J-K' tag removed

Ladakh finally gets separate identity in Aadhaar records, 'J-K' tag removed

Residents of Ladakh will now see their region correctly listed in Aadhaar records, replacing the earlier “Jammu and Kashmir” label. The change, implemented in coordination with UIDAI and the local administration, addresses a long-standing issue that caused inconvenience in accessing services and verifying identity documents

11 April,2026 05:38 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Islamabad talks fail? US denies frozen Iran assets release, say reports

    Islamabad talks fail? US denies frozen Iran assets release, say reports

    Confusion has emerged ahead of high-stakes US-Iran negotiations in Islamabad. Earlier reports suggested Washington had agreed to release billions of dollars in frozen Iranian assets held in Qatar and other foreign banks. Iranian sources described the move as a sign of seriousness before talks. However, a White House official has now denied the claim, saying the United States has not agreed to unfreeze Iranian assets. The reported funds, estimated at around 6 billion dollars, were one of Tehran’s key preconditions for negotiations.

    11 April,2026 05:46 PM IST
    Artemis II crew calls Earth a ‘lifeboat’, urges global unity

    Artemis II crew calls Earth a ‘lifeboat’, urges global unity

    The astronauts completed the first slingshot around the Moon in more than 50 years and travelled deeper into space than any humans before, culminating in a smooth splashdown off the coast of California on Friday

    12 April,2026 11:51 AM IST | Houston | mid-day online correspondent

    Strait of Hormuz standoff: Iran rejects US claim of mine-clearing ops

    The United States said its naval ships had begun efforts to clear sea mines in the Strait of Hormuz, but Iran swiftly denied the claim, heightening tensions between the two sides even as ongoing negotiations failed to reach a breakthrough

    12 April,2026 11:21 AM IST | Washington | mid-day online correspondent

    Twenty-year-old throws Molotov cocktail at Sam Altman’s home

    Less than an hour later, police were called to a business in a different part of town where a man had reportedly threatened to burn down the building

    12 April,2026 10:39 AM IST | San Francisco | Agencies
    Strictest punishment for blast perpetrators; will send message to world: Shah

    Strictest punishment for blast perpetrators; will send message to world: Shah

    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 correspondent

    CM opens Pune double-deck flyover

    Move to ease traffic congestion near Pune University, along Ganeshkhind Road

    20 August,2025 10:17 PM IST | Pune | Archana Dahiwal

    Happy Krishna Janmashtami: Messages and Wishes to share with family

    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-

    05 August,2025 11:36 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
    Aim was to control narrative, not seat

    Aim was to control narrative, not seat

    Congress entered the Baramati bypoll fray and withdrew at the last minute to spotlight state govt’s refusal to file an FIR in connection with Ajit Pawar’s death, delivering a masterclass in modern politics

    11 April,2026 07:34 AM IST | Mumbai | Sanjeev Shivadekar
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