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Severe cold wave grips UP, devotees brave freezing Sangam waters at Magh Mela

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast a maximum temperature of around 20 degrees Celsius in the city, with the minimum expected to fall to 7 degrees Celsius as the cold wave intensifies

12 January,2026 09:52 AM IST | mid-day online correspondent
India News

Suspected Pakistan drones spotted along LoC and IB in Jammu and Kashmir

According to officials, security forces have launched a search operation on the ground after noticing the movement of suspected drones in the forward areas

12 January,2026 09:11 AM IST | mid-day online correspondent
India News

Pune: Fadnavis says criminals belong in jail, not municipal corporation

Referring to repeated assurances about eliminating gangs like the "Koyta gang," Fadnavis said supporting or nominating criminals was "absolutely wrong" and asserted that even if such candidates win elections, they would ultimately face jail, not positions in the municipal corporation

12 January,2026 08:52 AM IST | mid-day online correspondent
India News

Indore man dies after kite string slits his throat while riding bike

The deceased has been identified as Raghuveer Dhakar, and the incident occurred between Khajrana Chowk and Bengali Chowk; the police said they received information that a bike rider has died after his throat was slit by a kite string

12 January,2026 08:06 AM IST | ANI
World News

Netanyahu says Israel closely monitoring Iran as protests for freedom grow

The protests began on December 28 as demonstrations against soaring inflation and economic hardship, but soon escalated into tense nationwide unrest, marked by violent clashes between protesters and security forces

12 January,2026 07:56 AM IST | ANI
World News

Hamas says it will dissolve Gaza govt when new Palestinian body takes over

Hamas and the rival Palestinian Authority, the Palestinians' internationally recognised representative, have not announced the names of the technocrats, who are not supposed to be politically affiliated, and it remains unclear if they will be cleared by Israel and the US

12 January,2026 07:52 AM IST | AP
World News

UK in talks with NATO to counter Russia, China in Arctic

Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander said the talks are 'business as usual' rather than a response to recent threats by US President Donald Trump to take over Greenland

12 January,2026 07:48 AM IST | AP
Opinion

Coastal Road must not confound marathoners

While change may keep this exciting, it is important that runners aren’t confused

12 January,2026 07:42 AM IST | The Editorial
Opinion

A country made for sports

It makes sense for legendary athletes and footballers to spend time in India given our respect for their skills

12 January,2026 07:40 AM IST | Lindsay Pereira
World News

UN chief Guterres calls on Iran to show restraint as deadly protests escalate

The UN chief's remarks come amid protests in Iran that killed at least 420 protesters during anti-government demonstrations over the past 15 days, including eight children, according to Human Rights Activists in Iran (HRA)

12 January,2026 07:17 AM IST | ANI
India News

Delhi: Two more accused arrested in Turkman Gate stone-pelting incident

The accused have been identified as Fahim alias Sanu and Shehzad. With their arrest, the total number of people held in connection with the case has risen to 18

12 January,2026 07:11 AM IST | ANI
World News

Russia must be stopped, Zelenskyy says as he urges Europe and US to unite

Calling the situation "madness," Zelenskyy urged the United States, Europe, and international partners to unite in stopping Russia, stressing that the ongoing conflict highlights the world's failure to protect itself from aggressive regimes

12 January,2026 07:06 AM IST | ANI
IT Ministry warning forces X to act on Grok obscene content in India

IT Ministry warning forces X to act on Grok obscene content in India

Around 3500 pieces of content have been blocked, and over 600 accounts deleted, according to sources.  X has accepted its mistake, and said it will comply with Indian laws, sources said, adding that in future, the platform will not allow obscene imagery

12 January,2026 06:38 AM IST | New Delhi | Agencies
Actor-singer Prashant Tamang, 43, dies of cardiac arrest

Actor-singer Prashant Tamang, 43, dies of cardiac arrest

Tamang’s close friend, singer Mahesh Sewa, said that the singer-actor died at his residence in Janak Puri; the family is yet to decide whether to perform the funeral in Delhi or Darjeeling

12 January,2026 06:35 AM IST | New Delhi | Agencies
In Nashik, Fadnavis promises pothole free roads, clean water 

In Nashik, Fadnavis promises pothole free roads, clean water 

Chief Minister promises pothole-free roads for the next 50 years, also announces plans for high-speed rail corridor between Nashik and Pune

11 January,2026 09:01 PM IST | Mumbai | Sanjeev Shivadekar
Ladki Bahin Yojana: BJP accuses Congress of opposing welfare scheme

Ladki Bahin Yojana: BJP accuses Congress of opposing welfare scheme

Speaking to reporters, Maharashtra Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule asserted that the welfare scheme, launched in 2024, does not violate the model code of conduct, which is currently in force for the January 15 municipal corporation elections

11 January,2026 08:17 PM IST | Nagpur | mid-day online correspondent
Sena (UBT) workers feel abandoned as Uddhav doesn't travel out of Mumbai: Shinde

Sena (UBT) workers feel abandoned as Uddhav doesn't travel out of Mumbai: Shinde

Addressing an election rally ahead of the January 15 municipal corporation polls, Eknath Shinde alleged that Uddhav Thackeray’s limited public outreach has left party cadres demoralised

11 January,2026 08:12 PM IST | Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar (Maharashtra) | mid-day online correspondent
Ajit Pawar 'checkmates' BJP; Pawar clan reunites for Pune civic polls

Ajit Pawar 'checkmates' BJP; Pawar clan reunites for Pune civic polls

Despite the BJP's move to corner him following remarks on the irrigation scam, Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and NCP chief Ajit Pawar is currently executing a high-stakes “checkmate” strategy against the BJP in the Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporations

11 January,2026 06:09 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
BJP ends alliance With Ravi Rana’s party in Amravati, claims support of his wife

BJP ends alliance With Ravi Rana’s party in Amravati, claims support of his wife

Confirming the development on Sunday, Amravati BJP district president Nitin Dhande said the party had withdrawn its support from the six seats earlier allotted to the Yuva Swabhiman Party

11 January,2026 04:00 PM IST | Amravati | mid-day online correspondent
Young female leopard killed in train accident near Deolali station

Young female leopard killed in train accident near Deolali station

Following the alert, the Nashik Forest Division’s wildlife rescue team rushed to the spot and shifted the injured animal away from the tracks, after which train movement was restored

11 January,2026 12:43 PM IST | Nashik | Ranjeet Jadhav
Massive crowds gather at Somnath temple as PM Modi attends celebrations

Massive crowds gather at Somnath temple as PM Modi attends celebrations

Thousands of devotees thronged the Somnath temple till late night as PM Narendra Modi attended the Somnath Swabhiman Parv, featuring Omkar chanting, grand decorations, fireworks and a spectacular 3,000-drone show

11 January,2026 12:35 PM IST | Somnath (Gujarat) | PTI
U.S. Orders JSOC to Draft Greenland Contingency Plan Amid Resistance

    U.S. Orders JSOC to Draft Greenland Contingency Plan Amid Resistance

    In a move that has reignited global debate and military pushback, the U.S. administration has directed Joint Special Operations Command (JSOC) to prepare strategic contingency options related to Greenland, a remote and geopolitically vital Arctic territory currently part of the Kingdom of Denmark. According to multiple reports, U.S. leadership ordered the drafting of planning scenarios that would assess military and strategic options for Greenland, a plan that senior U.S. military leaders and defense officials have openly opposed, calling it unlawful and lacking congressional authorization. WATCH 

    11 January,2026 07:32 PM IST
    Israel will be target if America strikes over protests: Iran

    Israel will be target if America strikes over protests: Iran

    Iran's exiled Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi, who called for protests Thursday and Friday, asked in his latest message for demonstrators to take to the streets Saturday and Sunday

    11 January,2026 11:01 PM IST | Dubai | AP

    Iran protests: Pezeshkian vows to listen to protesters, warns against rioters

    The comments from Masoud Pezeshkian represent a hardening tone from the reformist leader, who so far has been unable to assuage the public, as anger over the country's ailing economy exploded into a direct challenge to the nation's theocracy

    11 January,2026 05:43 PM IST | Dubai | AP

    Iran protests near two week mark as crackdown intensifies

    Nationwide protests in Iran neared two weeks as authorities tightened a crackdown, shut down the internet and detained thousands. US President Donald Trump warned Tehran of consequences as unrest spread across cities

    11 January,2026 12:53 PM IST | Tehran | 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
    Every open space for sports activity must be safeguarded

    Every open space for sports activity must be safeguarded

    Let this ground see football, hockey and cricket thrive and the ground remain open to those who used it earlier, even if management changes, with adherence to all rules

    09 January,2026 07:37 AM IST | Mumbai | The Editorial
    07 January,2026 07:52 AM IST | Mumbai | Mayank Shekhar
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