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Animal lovers hail Supreme Court's revised verdict on stray dogs

Animal welfare groups and shelter owners have hailed the Supreme Court’s revised order on stray dogs, calling it a relief and a win for animal rights. The ruling allows release of sterilised dogs, bans public feeding, and directs MCD to create feeding zones, while aggressive or rabid dogs will remain confined for safety.

22 August,2025 12:40 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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Brazil Police accuse Bolsonaro of taking USD 5 million, suspect money laundering

The AP had accesInvestigators say Brazil's financial watchdog suspects it has a case of money laundering involving Bolsonaro, who in early September will face the verdict and sentencing phase of his trial over an alleged coup plots to the documents, which were sent to the country's Supreme Court

22 August,2025 12:30 PM IST | AP
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Russia carries out biggest missile attack in a month on Ukraine amid peace effor

The attack came days after US President Donald Trump held a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska in pursuit of a ceasefire agreement

22 August,2025 12:25 PM IST | ANI
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Donald Trump hints at letting Ukraine "fight back" amid peace talks

This comes after Russia launched its largest drone and missile attack on Ukraine in more than a month, just days after a meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Trump in Alaska

22 August,2025 12:20 PM IST | ANI
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Parliament security breach: Man scales wall to enter Parliament building

A major security breach at Parliament in New Delhi was foiled on Friday after a man scaled the wall near Rail Bhawan and entered the complex. CISF personnel immediately caught the intruder near the Garuda Gate of the new Parliament building. The accused has been arrested, questioning is underway, and security has been tightened.

22 August,2025 12:18 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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PM Modi discusses peace efforts in Ukraine, West Asia with French President Macr

The attack came days after US President Donald Trump held a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska in pursuit of a ceasefire agreement

22 August,2025 12:16 PM IST | ANI
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Car bomb, helicopter attack in Colombia kill 13, including police officers

Petro said on X that eight police officers died in the helicopter attack and noted that the aircraft was transporting personnel to an area in Antioquia, in northern Colombia, to eradicate coca leaf crops, the raw material for cocaine

22 August,2025 12:14 PM IST | AP
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UN envoy warns of renewed violence in Syria a month into fragile ceasefire

Syria is grappling with deep ethnic and religious divisions following the ouster of Syria's autocratic President Bashar Assad in December, which brought an end to decades of Assad family rule

22 August,2025 12:11 PM IST | AP
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SC modifies Order: Sterilised, vaccinated stray dogs to be released back

The Supreme Court has revised its order on Delhi-NCR stray dogs, directing that dogs kept in captivity be released after sterilisation and immunisation, except rabid or aggressive ones. The court banned street feeding, instructed MCD to create dedicated feeding zones, and sought a national policy on stray dog management.

22 August,2025 11:43 AM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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Pakistan SC grants bail to Imran Khan in May 2023 violence cases

Khan’s PTI hailed the ruling, but would not be released due to his conviction in the Al-Qadir Trust case. Khan, 72, had filed a petition for bail in a Lahore anti-terrorism court in the cases related to the riots

22 August,2025 08:57 AM IST | Agencies
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Israel Defense Forces says 10 terrorists in Gaza killed in hand-to-hand combat

Meanwhile, the IDF announced that since the renewal of ground operations of the IDF troops in Gaza, there has been an elimination of 2000 terrorists, strikes on approximately 10,000 terror targets and establishment of control corridors so as to create conditions to intensify pressure on Hamas

22 August,2025 08:54 AM IST | Agencies
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Not all giraffes belong to the same species, finds new study

New data and genetic studies have led a task force of the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) to split the tallest mammal on land into four groups: Northern giraffes, reticulated giraffes, Masai giraffes and Southern giraffes

22 August,2025 08:51 AM IST | Agencies
Group of Ministers accept Centre’s proposal of two-slab GST

Group of Ministers accept Centre’s proposal of two-slab GST

Panel also accepts proposal to remove the 12 and 28 per cent tax slabs; the Centre has also proposed a 40 per cent rate for five to seven select goods

22 August,2025 08:41 AM IST | New Delhi | Agencies
French President Macron calls PM Modi, discusses Ukraine and Gaza peace efforts

French President Macron calls PM Modi, discusses Ukraine and Gaza peace efforts

"Had a very good conversation with my friend President Macron. Exchanged views on efforts for peaceful resolution of conflicts in Ukraine and in West Asia. Reaffirmed our commitment to further strengthen the India-France strategic partnership," PM Modi shared on X

21 August,2025 10:56 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
12 dead, 142 animals lost in Nanded floods since August 14

12 dead, 142 animals lost in Nanded floods since August 14

Of the 12 deaths, nine were reported from Nanded district, while three were from the neighbouring state of Telangana. Additionally, 338 houses — both kuccha and pucca —have sustained damage due to the heavy rains and flooding

21 August,2025 09:58 PM IST | Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar | mid-day online correspondent
India-Sri Lanka naval exercise SLINEX-25 concludes

India-Sri Lanka naval exercise SLINEX-25 concludes

The edition saw the participation of Indian naval ships INS Jyoti and INS Rana from the Eastern Fleet and Sri Lankan Naval Ships SLNS Gajabahu and SLNS Vijayabahu (both Advance Offshore Patrol Vessels)

21 August,2025 08:30 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Nine injured as two-storey house collapses in Nashik

Nine injured as two-storey house collapses in Nashik

After being alerted, the fire brigade rushed six fire tenders to the spot and launched an operation to pull the victims from the debris, the official said

21 August,2025 08:16 PM IST | Nashik | mid-day online correspondent
BJP MPs meet CM Rekha Gupta after attack, assure citizens of her well-being

BJP MPs meet CM Rekha Gupta after attack, assure citizens of her well-being

The CM was attacked by Rajesh Khimji on Wednesday during a ‘Jan Sunvai’. The accused has been remanded in five-day police custody. After meeting the CM, Union Minister Harsh Malhotra addressed the media and reassured citizens about her condition and return to duty

21 August,2025 08:14 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
Kerala Youth Congress chief resigns after actor accuses him of misbehaviour

Kerala Youth Congress chief resigns after actor accuses him of misbehaviour

The matter has triggered widespread political reactions, with Congress leadership promising swift and serious action if the allegations are proven credible. Earlier on Wednesday, Leader of the Opposition in Kerala and senior Congress leader VD Satheesan addressed the issue, stating that the party would thoroughly examine the matter and proceed

21 August,2025 07:30 PM IST | Palakkad | mid-day online correspondent
Parliament Monsoon Session: Rajya Sabha passes Online Gaming Bill

Parliament Monsoon Session: Rajya Sabha passes Online Gaming Bill

The Online Gaming Bill was passed in Parliament within two days of introduction, despite opposition protests. The bill aims to promote e-sports and online social games with legal recognition, while regulating money gaming, which has been flagged as a public health risk. Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw stressed its social and economic impact.

21 August,2025 06:42 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
Deputy CM Ajit Pawar urges collective, people-centric development in Wardha

Deputy CM Ajit Pawar urges collective, people-centric development in Wardha

Pawar assured that funds would be promptly made available from the district annual plan as needed and called for quality execution of projects under the Sevagram development plan. He stressed that beneficiaries should not be deprived of housing under Central schemes

21 August,2025 06:31 PM IST | Wardha | mid-day online correspondent
FBI ‘most wanted’ woman arrested in India for son’s murder

FBI ‘most wanted’ woman arrested in India for son’s murder

The arrest of Cindy Rodriguez Singh, 40, was the fourth ‘Top 10 Most Wanted’ capture in seven months, FBI Director Kash Patel said; he credited law enforcement partners in Texas, the US Justice Department, INTERPOL, and authorities in India for their coordination leading to Singh’s arrest

22 August,2025 08:48 AM IST | New York | Agencies

Russia launches massive aerial barrage on Ukraine: 574 drones, 40 missiles fired

Kyiv says clarity on security guarantees from US, other allies will come soon; the attack mostly targeted western regions of the country, killing at least one person and injuring 15 others

22 August,2025 08:44 AM IST | Kyiv | Agencies

Jaishankar meets Russian President Putin in Moscow

Honoured to call on President Putin at the Kremlin. I conveyed the warm greetings of President Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Jaishankar wrote on X

21 August,2025 10:40 PM IST | Moscow | mid-day online correspondent
CM opens Pune double-deck flyover

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
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
Ignoring weight limits on infra could prove dangerous

Ignoring weight limits on infra could prove dangerous

While there is a lot of action needed, post the monorail incident which the authorities need to do in double quick time, there is one aspect this edit focused on. That is the extra weight this train was carrying

21 August,2025 06:49 AM IST | Mumbai | The Editorial
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