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Jaya Bachchan questions 'Op Sindoor' name, says, widows lost their sindoor

Samajwadi Party MP Jaya Bachchan criticized the name "Operation Sindoor" for India's response to the Pahalgam attack, stating it was inappropriate since women were widowed and "lost their sindoor." During a Rajya Sabha debate, she also expressed frustration at interruptions and extended condolences to the victims' families

30 July,2025 10:42 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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Indira Gandhi sought US help during 1971 war, claims Anurag Thakur

BJP member Anurag Thakur claimed in the Lok Sabha that then-Prime Minister Indira Gandhi asked US President Nixon to intervene and stop the 1971 war with Pakistan. Thakur suggested that despite Indian soldiers winning the war, it was "lost at the negotiation table," and that Gandhi's letter to Nixon showed her "pleading" for US help

30 July,2025 10:29 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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No helmet, no petrol in Indore district from August 1

The order followed directions issued by the chairman of the Road Safety Committee of the Supreme Court and former judge Justice Abhay Manohar Sapre at a meeting held on Tuesday

30 July,2025 09:42 PM IST | PTI
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Resolution in Lok Sabha to extend President's Rule in Manipur

Minister of State for Home Nityanand Rai moved the statutory resolution to extend President's Rule in Manipur for discussion in Lok Sabha

30 July,2025 09:32 PM IST | PTI
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Trump announces 25 per cent tariff on India

On Tuesday, Trump had said India could face a 20-25 percent rate since a trade deal had not been finalized. The announced tariffs will mark a huge leap from the current 10 percent baseline tariff on Indian shipments to the United States

30 July,2025 09:14 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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Hawaii, parts of Japan downgrade tsunami warnings to advisories

One of the strongest quakes ever recorded struck Russia's Far East early Wednesday. It sent tsunami waves into Japan, Hawaii and across the Pacific

30 July,2025 09:08 PM IST | AP
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Volcano erupts in Russia's far east after massive earthquake

Eruptions of the Klyuchevskoy volcano -- the highest active in Europe and Asia -- are quite common, with at least 18 of them happening since 2000 according to the Smithsonian Institution's Global Volcanism Program

30 July,2025 08:58 PM IST | AFP
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Maharashtra Cabinet congratulates Divya Deshmukh for world chess title win

Hailing from Nagpur, Divya clinched the title in Batumi, Georgia, by defeating veteran player Koneru Humpy in a thrilling tie-breaker of the all-Indian final held on Monday

30 July,2025 08:54 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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Russia earthquake: A look at tremors that shook the world

The powerful 8.8 magnitude temblor set off a series of warnings in Hawaii, North and Central America and Pacific islands south towards New Zealand, with officials warning that the potential tsunami danger may last for more than a day

30 July,2025 08:41 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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ISRO-NASA joint Earth-observing satellite 'NISAR' successfully launched

The satellite was carried aboard India’s GSLV-F16 rocket, which launched from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh, at 5:40 pm IST

30 July,2025 08:39 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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Lt Col among 2 Army personnel dead as boulder falls on vehicle in Ladakh

GOC (General Officer Commanding), Fire and Fury Corps and all ranks salute Lieutenant Colonel Bhanu Pratap Singh Mankotia and Lance Dafadar Daljit Singh, who made the supreme sacrifice in the line of duty in Ladakh and offer deep condolences to the bereaved families in this hour of grief, a Leh-based corps said in a post on X

30 July,2025 08:10 PM IST | PTI
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No threat to India following 8.7 magnitude quake in Russia

One of the world's strongest earthquakes struck Russia's Far East early Wednesday, an 8.8-magnitude temblor that caused small tsunami waves in Japan and Alaska and prompted warnings for Hawaii, North and Central America and Pacific islands south toward New Zealand

30 July,2025 08:01 PM IST | PTI
Praniti Shinde stands by 'tamasha' remark on Operation Sindoor

Praniti Shinde stands by 'tamasha' remark on Operation Sindoor

The MP clarified that while she is willing to apologise to the families of the Pahalgam attack victims, she will not apologise to "trolls and Andh-bhakts of the BJP." The Lok Sabha lawmaker also accused the government of using the military operation for PR and optics

30 July,2025 07:56 PM IST | New Delhi | ANI
MP rains: Army called in for rescue and relief operations after floods

MP rains: Army called in for rescue and relief operations after floods

Several people, including school children, were stranded in Shivpuri due to rising water levels. The situation worsened in Guna, where a culvert bridge collapsed and roads were cut off, affecting connectivity to Rajasthan

30 July,2025 07:52 PM IST | Bhopal | mid-day online correspondent
Operation Sindoor debate: RJD MP Manoj Jha questions PM Modi’s speech

Operation Sindoor debate: RJD MP Manoj Jha questions PM Modi’s speech

On Tuesday, PM Modi reiterated in the Lok Sabha that no world leader asked India to stop Operation Sindoor, a military operation launched in response to the Pahalgam terror attack

30 July,2025 05:53 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
'Activists of an outfit stormed into our house, asked us to prove nationality'

'Activists of an outfit stormed into our house, asked us to prove nationality'

The incident took place in the Chandannagar area of the city on Saturday around midnight, the family claimed, adding that some police personnel in plain clothes were also present at that time but they remained mute spectators

30 July,2025 05:15 PM IST | Pune | mid-day online correspondent
Porsche crash: Pune court rejects temporary bail plea of juvenile's father

Porsche crash: Pune court rejects temporary bail plea of juvenile's father

Considering the nature of offence and "reasonable apprehension of tampering with the witnesses," there were no grounds for releasing the juvenile's father on bail at this stage, held additional sessions judge K P Kshirsagar

30 July,2025 04:50 PM IST | Pune | mid-day online correspondent
'No phone calls took place between Modi and Trump from April 22 to June 16'

'No phone calls took place between Modi and Trump from April 22 to June 16'

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar emphasised India's firm stance against mediation in India-Pakistan matters, asserting that any dialogue must be bilateral and that Islamabad must formally request a cessation of conflict through the DGMO

30 July,2025 04:45 PM IST | New Delhi | ANI
Congress: PM Modi silent on Trump’s claims as he’s on weak wicket

Congress: PM Modi silent on Trump’s claims as he’s on weak wicket

The opposition party also took a swipe at Prime Minister Modi after Trump repeated his claim about playing a role in bringing about a ceasefire between India and Pakistan, saying the American leader is coiled around the PM "like a snake" and "hissing bitter truths" into his ear

30 July,2025 02:26 PM IST | New Delhi | PTI
Pahalgam terror attack: UNSC monitoring report mentions TRF

Pahalgam terror attack: UNSC monitoring report mentions TRF

The report by the UNSC's Monitoring Team (MT) quoted one unnamed member state as saying that the April 22 terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir could not have happened without Lashkar-e-Taiba's (LeT) support and that there was a relationship between the LeT and The Resistance Front (TRF)

30 July,2025 02:25 PM IST | New Delhi | PTI
Gujarat ATS arrests woman for promoting anti-India propaganda of Al-Qaeda

Gujarat ATS arrests woman for promoting anti-India propaganda of Al-Qaeda

Gujarat ATS has arrested Shama Parveen Ansari from Bengaluru for allegedly promoting Al-Qaeda in the Indian Subcontinent (AQIS) propaganda on social media. She ran two Facebook pages and an Instagram account with over 10,000 followers. She was linked to a recently busted AQIS-linked terror module involving four other individuals.

30 July,2025 02:12 PM IST | Ahmedabad | PTI
Nimisha Priya's Fight for Life Against $1 Million Pardon: Blood Money EXPLAINED

    Nimisha Priya's Fight for Life Against $1 Million Pardon: Blood Money EXPLAINED

    Kerala nurse Nimisha Priya, sentenced to death in Yemen for the 2017 murder of Talal Abdo Mehdi, has received a temporary stay of execution amid mounting diplomatic and humanitarian efforts from India. However, hopes of a pardon through “blood money” (Diyah) are dim as the victim’s family refuses forgiveness and demands Qisas—Islamic retribution. The Indian government and activists continue to fight for clemency in a country known for its brutal public executions. 

    18 July,2025 09:45 PM IST
    Trump: Ended Epstein ties after he 'stole' Mar-a-Lago staff

    Trump: Ended Epstein ties after he 'stole' Mar-a-Lago staff

    Speaking to reporters on his way home from a trip to Scotland on Tuesday (local time), Trump alleged that one such worker was the late Virginia Giuffre, one of Epstein's highest-profile accusers

    30 July,2025 07:56 PM IST | Washington | ANI

    Barbie doll designers Mario Paglino and Gianni Grossi die in tragic car crash

    Renowned Barbie doll designers Mario Paglino and Gianni Grossi died in a tragic head-on car collision on the A4 Turin-Milan highway in Italy. The accident also claimed the life of Amodio Giurni and an 82-year-old driver coming from the wrong side. Barbie paid heartfelt tribute, mourning the loss of two legendary creators.

    30 July,2025 02:43 PM IST | Milan | mid-day online correspondent

    Tsunami warnings issued after powerful 8.7 earthquake in Russia’s Far East

    Tsunami warning sirens blared Tuesday in Honolulu and people were told to move to higher ground. The Japan Meteorological Agency said a first tsunami wave of about 30 centimeters reached Nemuro on the eastern coast of Hokkaido

    30 July,2025 01:30 PM IST | Tokyo | AP
    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
    1, 2, 3, what are we fighting for?

    1, 2, 3, what are we fighting for?

    Everyone is fighting over land they claim they own, whether it’s Ukraine or Kashmir. But we are tenants and custodians, not owners

    29 July,2025 06:54 AM IST | Mumbai | C Y Gopinath
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    27 July,2025 08:25 AM IST | Mumbai | Rahul da Cunha
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