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Manoj Jarange announces fresh protest in Mumbai for Maratha quota

Manoj Jarange, who has undertaken multiple hunger strikes to press the demand of reservation for the politically dominant community in government jobs and education, was speaking at Mahakala village in Ambad tehsil of the district

25 May,2025 11:23 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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Pope prays for Chinese Catholics to remain in communion with Rome

Pope Leo XIV on Sunday asked for prayers for China’s Catholics to remain in communion with the Holy See, making his first public comments on one of the most challenging foreign policy. Pope Leo said in the churches and shrines in China and throughout the world, prayers have been raised to God as a sign of solicitude and affection

25 May,2025 11:12 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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Lalu expels elder son Tej Pratap from RJD, snaps all family ties

Tej Pratap Yadav had made his political debut in the assembly polls of 2015, and is a second-term MLA with two brief stints in the state cabinet. In his first term, he represented the Mahua assembly segment, but was made to shift base to Hasanpur five years later because of a general perception that he was not very popular with voters

25 May,2025 10:24 PM IST | PTI
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Kerala battered by intense rains; trees uprooted, one killed

In view of predictions of intense downpours to continue, a holiday was declared for educational institutions in 9 districts of the state, including Malappuram, Kozhikode, Pathanamthitta, Kannur, Kasaragod, Thrissur, Wayanad, Kottayam and Idukki

25 May,2025 10:09 PM IST | PTI
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Congress to take out foot march in Chhattisgarh

The tribal-dominated Bastar region in south Chhattisgarh comprises seven districts of Kanker, Kondagaon, Narayanpur, Bastar, Dantewada, Bijapur and Sukma

25 May,2025 10:01 PM IST | PTI
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Man kills mother for not preparing meal for him in Dhule

A case of murder has been registered against the son of the deceased woman, a senior citizen, at Thalner police station in Dhule district, an official said, adding that further probe was underway

25 May,2025 09:43 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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Two teen boys drown in Bagh river in Gondia

The two used to set out early in the morning to exercise as they were preparing for police recruitment. They went for a bath in the river and drowned after failing to gauge the depth of the water. A friend who accompanied them alerted others, an official said

25 May,2025 08:57 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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Venezuelans vote to elect lawmakers

Voters in Venezuela are casting their ballots on Sunday to elect lawmakers, governors, and other officials, amid increased government repression and calls by the opposition to boycott the election. This is the first election to allow broader voter participation since last year’s presidential contest

25 May,2025 08:19 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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Woman, two children found dead in Pune's Ranjangaon; cops launch probe

The woman was in the 25-30 age group, while the children are around four and one-and-half-years-old. Police is further investigating the case, an official said

25 May,2025 07:10 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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Rising Northeast Summit attracts investment proposals worth Rs 4.3 lakh crore

Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia said the two-day Rising Northeast Investors Summit, which showcased the investment potential of northeastern states, has attracted unprecedented investment proposals worth Rs4.3 lakh crore for the region

25 May,2025 06:05 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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Monsoon to reach Mumbai in next three days: IMD

Conditions continue to turn favourable for its further advance, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). As IMD confirmed that the monsoon has already reached into significant parts of the country

25 May,2025 06:02 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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12 killed in Russian airstrike on Ukraine: Officials

The attack was so large and intense that it shocked people. Russia targeted Ukraine with 367 drones and missiles, making this the largest single attack on the country in more than three years of prolonged war, according to Yuriy Ihnat, a spokesperson for Ukraine's Air Force

25 May,2025 04:35 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
ICG and Navy rescue 24 crew members as Liberian container ship sinks

ICG and Navy rescue 24 crew members as Liberian container ship sinks

According to the statement, released by the Defence PRO, all 24 crew members on board Liberian container ship -- MSC ELSA 3 were safely rescued. 21 crew members were recused by the Indian Coast Guard and three by the Indian Navy’s INS Sujata

25 May,2025 04:31 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Election Commission of India announces bye-elections in five constituencies

Election Commission of India announces bye-elections in five constituencies

The Election Commission of India has decided to hold bye-elections in five assembly constituencies in Gujarat, Kerala, Punjab and West Bengal. The seats in these constituencies have fallen vacant due to the death or resignation of MLAs who were previously holding the offices

25 May,2025 03:25 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Congress slams NITI Aayog as ‘Ayogya body’, BJP hits back

Congress slams NITI Aayog as ‘Ayogya body’, BJP hits back

First day of NITI Aayog results in a slugfest between the Centre and the Opposition. Congress leader Ramesh asked what sort of Viksit Bharat will it be if India’s glorious diversities are deliberately sought to be insulted. “What sort of Viksit Bharat is it where not only is freedom of speech under threat

25 May,2025 08:40 AM IST | New Delhi | Agencies
Tripura: Sepahijala Zoo welcomes three tiger cubs, first birth in 53 years

Tripura: Sepahijala Zoo welcomes three tiger cubs, first birth in 53 years

A zoo in Tripura sees three tiger cubs born, the highest number it has ever seen in it’s history. To monitor the tigress and her cubs, several CCTV cameras have been installed by officials and access to the enclosure has been restricted.  Biswajit Das, the director of the zoo,  has said that the tiger pair

25 May,2025 08:35 AM IST | Tripura | Agencies
Gujarat ATS arrests health worker for spying, sharing BSF and Navy info

Gujarat ATS arrests health worker for spying, sharing BSF and Navy info

The Pakistani agent first contacted Gohil, who was a contractual health worker at a government centre in Mata No Madh village in Lakhpat, on his WhatsApp number in June 2023. However, Gohil has been arrested by Gujarat ATS in an operation on Saturday

25 May,2025 08:29 AM IST | Ahmedabad | Agencies
PM Modi to flag off two new trains in Gujarat on May 26

PM Modi to flag off two new trains in Gujarat on May 26

The Sabarmati–Veraval Vande Bharat Express, operating under train numbers 26901 and 26902, will run six days a week, excluding Thursdays. The train will depart Sabarmati at 5.25 am and arrive at Veraval by 12.25 pm. For the return journey, the train will leave Veraval at 2.40 pm and reach Sabarmati at 9.35 pm

24 May,2025 10:11 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
PM Modi to unveil development projects worth Rs 24,000 crore in Gujarat

PM Modi to unveil development projects worth Rs 24,000 crore in Gujarat

During his two-day visit to Gujarat on May 26 and 27, PM Modi will inaugurate multiple projects, including the Locomotive Manufacturing Shop at the Rolling Stock Workshop in Dahod, constructed by the Railway Ministry at a cost of Rs 21,405 crore

24 May,2025 07:52 PM IST | Gandhinagar | ANI
Japanese firm manager falls prey to 'digital arrest', loses Rs 31 lakh

Japanese firm manager falls prey to 'digital arrest', loses Rs 31 lakh

The investigation, which took nearly a year and spanned across several states, including Rajasthan, Haryana, Jharkhand, and Delhi began after the manager of the Japanese firm filed a complaint in May 2024

24 May,2025 07:09 PM IST | News Delhi  | mid-day online correspondent
All-party delegation pays tribute to freedom fighter Rash Behari Bose in Tokyo

All-party delegation pays tribute to freedom fighter Rash Behari Bose in Tokyo

The all-party delegation visiting Japan, led by JD(U) MP Sanjay Kumar Jha, offered floral tributes to freedom fighter Rash Behari Bose at Tokyo's Tama Cemetery on Saturday

24 May,2025 03:45 PM IST | Tokyo, Japan | mid-day online correspondent
Russia launches one of the biggest attacks on Kyiv, over 11 dead

    Russia launches one of the biggest attacks on Kyiv, over 11 dead

    Russia launched a huge overnight attack on Ukraine for the second night in a row, with deadly results. Over 11 people were killed and many others were hurt, according to officials on Sunday. This was the biggest air attack since the war began over three years ago. Russia fired a total of 367 weapons, including 69 missiles and 298 drones. Many of the drones were the Shahed type, which are designed in Iran. The attack hit Kyiv and several other parts of Ukraine. Watch video.

    25 May,2025 05:43 PM IST
    World’s largest Smurf gathering, Czech treasure hunt, and the viral Tralala tren

    World’s largest Smurf gathering, Czech treasure hunt, and the viral Tralala tren

    Move over Avengers, the Smurfs just assembled. In the most chaotic-good event of the year, over 3076 people in Landerneau, France, dressed head to toe in blue to break the Guinness World Record for the largest gathering of Smurfs. This wasn’t your average costume party

    25 May,2025 09:44 AM IST | France | A Correspondent

    Russia and Ukraine exchange 614 prisoners amid heavy drone and missile attacks

    Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Russia’s defence ministry said each side brought home 307 more soldiers a day after each released a total of 390 combatants and civilians. “We expect more to come tomorrow,” Zelensky said on his official Telegram channel

    25 May,2025 08:52 AM IST | Kyiv | Agencies

    Baloch rights activist Mahrang Baloch accused of terrorism by Pakistan military

    Mahrang Baloch, a physician and organiser with Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) —  which is a human rights movement that was established in 2018 in response to alleged systemic abuse. More developments and tensions have been rising amid amid Pakistan and Balochistan

    25 May,2025 08:48 AM IST | Balochistan | Agencies
    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
    No more potholes for life

    No more potholes for life

    We should accept that the city is being torn apart for the greater good of vehicle owners, which is all that matters

    24 May,2025 06:53 AM IST | Mumbai | Lindsay Pereira
    22 May,2025 10:27 AM IST | Mumbai | Clayton Murzello
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