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“PM Modi knew I was not happy”: Trump warns of higher tariffs

Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One on Sunday (local time), Trump said it was important for India to address his concerns regarding Russian oil imports. The recent US strike on Venezuela has once again pushed oil to the centre of global geopolitics

05 January,2026 01:10 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
India News

Delhi riots case: Supreme Court refuses bail to Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam

The Supreme Court on Monday denied bail to activists Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam in the 2020 north-east Delhi riots conspiracy case, citing their central role in the alleged offences

05 January,2026 12:33 PM IST | ANI
India News

Andhra Pradesh: 14 arrested for supplying 'ganja' in Guntur district

Police arrested 14 people in Andhra Pradesh’s Guntur district for allegedly supplying ganja, seizing nearly 4.8 kg of the contraband. Superintendent of Police (SP) Guntur Vakul Jindal on Sunday said the arrested accused were involved in supplying ganja by road from the Araku region

05 January,2026 12:22 PM IST | ANI
India News

Delhi weather update: Foggy start to Monday as city records AQI of 260

Data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) showed Delhi’s overall Air Quality Index (AQI) at 260, placing it in the poor category by 8 am. Visuals from Akshardham recorded an AQI of 294, also in the poor category

05 January,2026 11:47 AM IST | mid-day online correspondent
India News

MP: Congress to protest in Indore on Jan 11 over water contamination issue

The Congress party will organise a protest march in Indore on January 11 over alleged corruption and deaths linked to contaminated drinking water, MP Congress chief Jitendra Patwari said. In Bhopal, Youth Congress workers staged a protest over the incident and were later detained by police

05 January,2026 10:21 AM IST | ANI
India News

Tripura experiences 3.9-magnitude tremor, no damage reported, says NCS

The tremor occurred at 03:33 am (IST) at a depth of 54 kilometres

05 January,2026 09:46 AM IST | ANI
World News

Trump says Ukraine didn't target Putin residence in drone strike as Kremlin clai

Lavrov also criticised Kyiv for launching the attack at a moment of intensive negotiations to end the war.

05 January,2026 09:43 AM IST | AP
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South Korean robot company ECOPEACE plans pilot water management projects abroad

Ecopeace combines sophisticated robots with artificial intelligence (AI) to clean up polluted waterways

05 January,2026 09:40 AM IST | Agencies
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Ukraine fakes commander’s death, collects $500K bounty

Ukrainian agents monitored the plot, staged the death, and collected the bounty money.

05 January,2026 09:38 AM IST | Agencies
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Bangladesh: Three arrested for Hindu bizman’s death

The arrested were identified as Damudyar Sohag Khan, 27, Rabbi Molya, 21, and Palash Sardar, 25

05 January,2026 09:36 AM IST | Agencies
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Mamdani speaks with Trump, terms US action in Venezuela ‘act of war’

US Attorney General Bondi says they will soon face full wrath of US justice

05 January,2026 09:33 AM IST | Agencies
India News

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra to head Congress panel for Assam polls

The elections to the 126-member Assam Assembly are likely to be held in March-April.

05 January,2026 09:31 AM IST | Agencies
India voices ‘deep concern’ over developments in Venezuela

India voices ‘deep concern’ over developments in Venezuela

India also advised its nationals to avoid all non-essential travel to Venezuela and urged all those who are in that country to exercise extreme caution.

05 January,2026 09:22 AM IST | New Delhi | Agencies
Preparing with full strength to host Olympics: PM Modi

Preparing with full strength to host Olympics: PM Modi

Prime Minister says his government has significantly increased the sports budget, adding that today India’s sports model has become athlete-centric

05 January,2026 09:16 AM IST | Varanasi | Agencies
Assam hit by 5.1 magnitude earthquake; no casualty reported

Assam hit by 5.1 magnitude earthquake; no casualty reported

There is no immediate report of any injury to anyone or damage to any property, officials said

05 January,2026 08:48 AM IST | Guwahati | PTI
Narayan Rane hints at retirement in emotional speech during felicitation event

Narayan Rane hints at retirement in emotional speech during felicitation event

The 73-year-old former Maharashtra Chief Minister also pointed to the prevalence of conspiracies in politics today, which strengthened his resolve to step back from public life. The veteran leader said advancing age and exhaustion had influenced his decision

04 January,2026 10:01 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Two killed in rock collapse in unauthorised stone quarry in Odisha's Dhenkanal

Two killed in rock collapse in unauthorised stone quarry in Odisha's Dhenkanal

The incident took place on Saturday evening when some workers were engaged in drilling and exploration of stone from the quarry located near Gopalpur village under Motanga police station limits in the district

04 January,2026 02:37 PM IST | Bhubaneswar | mid-day online correspondent
Jailed Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim again granted 40-day parole

Jailed Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim again granted 40-day parole

His latest parole comes months after he was granted a similar parole in August last year. Singh will come out of prison for the 15th time since he was convicted in 2017

04 January,2026 02:29 PM IST | Chandigarh | mid-day online correspondent
MEA advises Indians to avoid non-essential travel to Venezuela after US strikes

MEA advises Indians to avoid non-essential travel to Venezuela after US strikes

It also urged Indians currently in Venezuela to exercise extreme caution, remain in contact with the Indian Embassy in Caracas, and share an emergency helpline number for assistance

04 January,2026 12:51 PM IST | New Delhi | ANI
Indore water contamination: District administration surveys 5,000 homes

Indore water contamination: District administration surveys 5,000 homes

Indore mayor Pushyamitra Bhargav announced that a water supply survey would be conducted across the city over the next seven days and that complaints related to leaks would be resolved within 48 hours

04 January,2026 12:44 PM IST | Indore | ANI
India’s first AI-aided clinic inaugurated at government hospital in Noida

India’s first AI-aided clinic inaugurated at government hospital in Noida

GIMS Director Brigadier (Dr) Rakesh Kumar Gupta said the initiative would “create direct access for innovation to reach doctors and patients” and called it “the need of the hour” for modernising government hospitals

04 January,2026 08:23 AM IST | Noida | Agencies
Venezuela attack: Maduro captured by U.S. military, flown out

    Venezuela attack: Maduro captured by U.S. military, flown out

    Eyewitness videos from Caracas show multiple explosions and dozens of low-flying military helicopters over Venezuela’s capital, raising fears that full-scale military operations may be underway. According to sources, at least six explosions as aircraft resembling U.S. Chinook and Apache helicopters were seen flying at unusually low altitude over key areas of the city.

    03 January,2026 05:56 PM IST
    Largest oil reserves, but small player in global oil supply chain, expert say

    Largest oil reserves, but small player in global oil supply chain, expert say

    He said that Venezuela will start producing 3 million barrels of oil every day within the next year, with the US moving in

    05 January,2026 09:19 AM IST | New Delhi | ANI

    US strike kills at least 40 in Venezuela, Maduro and wife captured

    He said that it was a complex manoeuvre and hailed the professionalism of the US armed forces

    05 January,2026 08:45 AM IST | Caracas | ANI

    UNSC to hold emergency meeting on Venezuela following US military operation

    According to UNSC presidency, the session is scheduled for 10 am local time under the agenda item ‘Threats to international peace and security’. Somalia is currently serving as the rotating president of the 15-member UNSC, which comprises five permanent members and 10 non-permanent ones

    04 January,2026 06:25 PM IST | New York | mid-day online correspondent
    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
    England’s ‘generational talent’ must deliver

    England’s ‘generational talent’ must deliver

    Ben Stokes & Co have a chance of ending the Australia tour on a high and beginning the new year with a win. For that to happen, it is important that the players in their team come of age and live up to expectations

    04 January,2026 07:08 AM IST | Mumbai | Sunil Gavaskar
    04 January,2026 07:02 AM IST | Mumbai | Devdutt Pattanaik
    04 January,2026 07:00 AM IST | Mumbai | Rahul da Cunha
    03 January,2026 08:20 AM IST | Mumbai | Sanjeev Shivadekar
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