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Court in Andhra Pradesh sends two terror suspects to police custody

Andhra Pradesh police recently apprehended two individuals who manufactured explosives from their own premises. The court on Thursday, 22 May, sent both the terror suspects to seven-day police custody

23 May,2025 09:49 AM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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President Droupadi Murmu confers six Kirti Chakras, 33 Shaurya Chakras

The Kirti Chakra is India's second-highest peace-time gallantry award. Col Manpreet Singh of the Sikh Light Infantry, two other Army personnel from the Rashtriya Rifles and a Jammu and Kashmir Police officer have been conferred the Kirti Chakra posthumously, according to the list of awardees shared by the government

23 May,2025 08:05 AM IST | PTI
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Bangladesh's interim govt changes top foreign ministry bureaucrat

The brief order, signed by a foreign ministry director general, said it would be effective from May 23 and it was issued in public interest; the development came while media reports suggested that the government decided to remove Uddin around two weeks ago for "obscure reasons"

23 May,2025 07:55 AM IST | ANI
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UK court denies Nirav Modi's bail, cites strong prima facie case

The UK High Court said that Nirav Modi is wanted for trial in India for matters of 'very great seriousness and substance' relating to allegations of economic crime, in which he is said to have been the principal perpetrator

23 May,2025 07:49 AM IST | ANI
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Uttar Pradesh: Massive fire breaks out at tyre shops in Hardoi

According to a local shopkeeper, the fire broke out in three to four shops, and as soon as the news was given to them, every shopkeeper arrived at the accident spot and called the fire brigade

23 May,2025 07:45 AM IST | ANI
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Trump administration bars Harvard from enrolling foreign students

The Department of Homeland Security announced the action Thursday, saying Harvard has created an unsafe campus environment by allowing 'anti-American, pro-terrorist agitators' to assault Jewish students on campus

23 May,2025 07:42 AM IST | AP
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Philippine President tells all cabinet secretaries to resign at once

Marcos, the 67-year-old son of a late Philippine dictator overthrown in 1986, won the presidency in the deeply divided Southeast Asian country by a landslide in 2022 in a stunning political comeback as he made a steadfast call for national unity

23 May,2025 07:39 AM IST | Agencies
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North Korea’s second naval destroyer launch fails, vessel gets damaged

During a launching event at the northeastern port of Chongjin on Wednesday, the newly built 5000-tonne-class destroyer became unbalanced and was punctured in its bottom sections after a transport cradle on the stern section slid off first and became stuck

23 May,2025 07:35 AM IST | Agencies
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Canada wants to be a part of ‘Golden Dome’

The multilayered, USD 175 billion system would put US weapons in space for the first time. Trump said the previous day he expected the system to be fully operational by the end of his term in 2029

23 May,2025 07:32 AM IST | Agencies
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US: Two Israeli embassy staff members gunned down

Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar identified the victims as Yaron Lischinsky and Sarah Milgrim. Lischinsky was a research assistant, and Milgrim organised visits and missions to Israel

23 May,2025 07:28 AM IST | Agencies
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India delegations brief UAE, Japan on Operation Sindoor

The delegation to Japan is led by JD(U) MP Sanjay Jha while Shiv Sena MP Shrikant Shinde is leading the delegation to the UAE. The two delegations held multiple meetings with ministers, prominent persons and think-tank officials too

23 May,2025 07:25 AM IST | Agencies
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Gold smuggling case: ED raids premises linked to Karnataka home minister

The ED sleuths on Wednesday raided 16 locations in the state under the PMLA targeting hawala operators and accommodation entry operators who allegedly made “fake” financial transactions into Rao’s accounts

23 May,2025 07:20 AM IST | Agencies
EAM Jaishankar meets German Parliament members

EAM Jaishankar meets German Parliament members

In a post shared on X, the external affairs minister expressed his appreciation for the strong support from German parliamentarians in fostering deeper relations between the two countries

23 May,2025 02:15 AM IST | Berlin | mid-day online correspondent
Operation Sindoor: Shrikant Shinde-led delegation meets officials in UAE

Operation Sindoor: Shrikant Shinde-led delegation meets officials in UAE

Speaking at an interaction event with the Indian community in Abu Dhabi, the Lok Sabha lawmaker from Kalyan highlighted India’s steadfast commitment to combatting terrorism and recognised the UAE as a trusted ally

23 May,2025 01:26 AM IST | Abu Dhabi | mid-day online correspondent
'Rahul Gandhi's unannounced visit was a breach of institutional protocol'

'Rahul Gandhi's unannounced visit was a breach of institutional protocol'

Earlier in the day, the Congress leader interacted with students from Scheduled Castes (SCs), Scheduled Tribes (STs), and Other Backward Classes (OBCs) at the university’s North Campus on matters of representation, equality, and academic justice. The interaction took place within the office of the Delhi University Students’ Union (DUSU) President

23 May,2025 12:48 AM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
Over 600 police officials transferred in Beed district

Over 600 police officials transferred in Beed district

Of these cops, in the ranks of constables to police sub-inspectors, 226 have completed 12 years in the same tehsil, the department said in a press release. The district has nearly 2,100 policemen

22 May,2025 10:31 PM IST | Beed (Maharashtra) | mid-day online correspondent
Three barrages full after heavy rains in Latur; alert issued for people

Three barrages full after heavy rains in Latur; alert issued for people

The three barrages that have filled to capacity are Renapur, Jawalga and Kharola. The gates of the barrages have been opened by 2 metres, allowing excess water to flow into Rena river, an official said

22 May,2025 10:08 PM IST | Latur (Maharashtra) | mid-day online correspondent
Man killed, kin injured in tiger attack in Chandrapur

Man killed, kin injured in tiger attack in Chandrapur

The incident took place in Kosambi Chek village in Mul tehsil under Chichpally forest range when the man and his kin were grazing cattle, an official said

22 May,2025 09:51 PM IST | Chandrapur (Maharashtra) | mid-day online correspondent
Weather alert: Thundershowers expected in Mumbai, Thane and Palghar on May 23

Weather alert: Thundershowers expected in Mumbai, Thane and Palghar on May 23

An orange alert has been declared for the Mumbai Metropolitan Region on May 23 and 24. This region is set to experience thunderstorms accompanied by lightning, heavy to very heavy rainfall and gusty winds at a speed of 50 to 60 km/hr in isolated regions

22 May,2025 07:33 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
PM inaugurates 103 Amrit Bharat stations

PM inaugurates 103 Amrit Bharat stations

India is modernising its train network and infrastructure. This reflects the new speed and progress of the country, PM Modi said after inaugurating and laying the foundation stone and dedicated development projects worth Rs 26,000 crore to the nation

22 May,2025 07:08 PM IST | New Delhi | PTI
100-year-old Hindu temple's land illegally occupied in Pak: Community leader

100-year-old Hindu temple's land illegally occupied in Pak: Community leader

The temple was renovated last year by a team from the Sindh Heritage Department as it holds historical significance. A cremation site for Hindus is also close to the temple, where an annual religious ceremony is held

22 May,2025 05:22 PM IST | Karachi | PTI
PM Modi’s strong warning to Pakistan draws loud cheers - Watch video

    PM Modi’s strong warning to Pakistan draws loud cheers - Watch video

    Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Rajasthan for the first time after the successful completion of Operation Sindoor. During his trip, he offered prayers at the famous Karni Mata Temple in Deshnok, located in the Bikaner district. After the temple visit, PM Modi launched 103 newly redeveloped Amrit Stations spread across 86 districts in 18 different States and Union Territories. He then addressed a large public rally in Bikaner, where his powerful speech about Operation Sindoor received loud applause and strong support from the crowd. Watch video.

    22 May,2025 03:39 PM IST
    South Africa downgrades Taiwan's liaison office amid rising Chinese influence

    South Africa downgrades Taiwan's liaison office amid rising Chinese influence

    South Africa has officially downgraded the status of Taiwan's liaison office, renaming it the 'Taipei Commercial Office' to maintain trade ties with Taipei while further limiting the island's diplomatic presence in the country

    22 May,2025 03:03 PM IST | Durban | ANI

    S jaishankar in Netherlands: "India dealt with nasty world"

    During Indian EAM's visit to Netherlands, he stated, "the Europe has now woken up to the reality which India had been facing for almost eight decades." "I've had difficult neighbors, Pakistan and China especially," he added

    22 May,2025 01:12 PM IST | Amsterdam | ANI

    One person rescued, search underway for three others after boat sinks in Seattle

    A U.S Coast Guard boat crew and helicopter searched for the missing alongside Everett firefighters and police, the agency said in a social media post on X

    22 May,2025 11:11 AM IST | Seattle | 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
    It’s not too early to ready oneself for the rainy season

    It’s not too early to ready oneself for the rainy season

    After the city received rainfall, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) and authorities claimed they are doing all they can and are ready to face any situation

    22 May,2025 06:36 AM IST | Mumbai | The Editorial
    19 May,2025 06:35 AM IST | Mumbai | Fiona Fernandez
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