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Israel launches 'large-scale operation' to locate last hostage in Gaza

The return of the remaining hostage, Ran Gvili, has been widely seen as removing the remaining obstacle to moving ahead with opening the Rafah crossing, which would signal the US-brokered ceasefire's second phase

26 January,2026 09:11 AM IST | AP
World News

US winter storm causes 850,000 power outages, forces 10,000 flight cancellations

On Sunday, the National Weather Service (NWS) warned that sub-freezing temperatures and hazardous conditions could persist for several days, causing "dangerous travel and infrastructure impacts."

26 January,2026 09:04 AM IST | ANI
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US Envoys Kushner, Witkoff meet Israeli PM Netanyahu to discuss Gaza, Iran

Senior US officials said ahead of the meeting on Saturday that Kushner and Witkoff had arrived in Israel to review key issues related to the ongoing Gaza situation with Netanyahu

26 January,2026 09:00 AM IST | ANI
World News

Taiwan records 5 PLA aircraft sorties, 8 PLAN vessels around its territory

In a post on X, the MND said that five sorties crossed the median line and entered Taiwan's central and southwestern Air Defence Identification Zone (ADIZ)

26 January,2026 08:57 AM IST | ANI
World News

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio extends Republic Day 2026 greetings to India

The US leader extended a special message to India on the country's Republic Day, commemorated on January 26. "On behalf of the people of the United States, I extend my heartfelt congratulations to the people of India on your Republic Day," Rubio said on Sunday

26 January,2026 08:52 AM IST | Agencies
India News

Republic Day 2026: Delhi Police deploys 30,000 personnel, AI surveillance

Of the total deployment, around 10,000 police personnel have been stationed in the New Delhi district, which includes the ceremonial parade route and several high-security zones

26 January,2026 08:43 AM IST | mid-day online correspondent
India News

Republic Day 2026: PM Modi urges renewed resolve for Viksit Bharat

In a message shared on social media platform X, the Prime Minister said Republic Day, a symbol of India’s pride and honour, should inspire fresh energy and enthusiasm among the people

26 January,2026 08:24 AM IST | mid-day online correspondent
Opinion

Demand for vintage car museum seems justified

It will be excellent if a museum comes up and gives the public an opportunity to see these cars at any time at their convenience

26 January,2026 07:46 AM IST | The Editorial
Opinion

Holding us all to ransom

The possibility of delivery workers going on strike again should be a warning that we need more apps that can bring products to consumers faster than ever

26 January,2026 07:43 AM IST | Lindsay Pereira
World News

Rock climber Alex Honnold scales Taipei 101 skyscraper without ropes

Cheers erupted from a gathered crowd as he started climbing the 508-metre (1667-foot) tower using the horizontal metal beams to pull himself up with his bare hands

26 January,2026 07:33 AM IST | Agencies
World News

Ukrainian sumo wrestler wins second straight title in Japan

Yavhusishyn, who is known by his ring name Aonishiki, became the first wrestler from Ukraine to win a competition when he came out on top at the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament in November

26 January,2026 07:29 AM IST | Agencies
World News

Indonesia landslide: Rescuers race to find dozens missing in Java

The landslide roared down the slopes of Mount Burangrang in West Java province on Saturday, burying some 34 houses in Pasir Langu village; 79 people remained missing, many feared buried under tons of mud, rocks and uprooted trees

26 January,2026 07:26 AM IST | Agencies
Goa nightclub fire case: Club generated Rs 22 cr as proceeds of crime, says ED

Goa nightclub fire case: Club generated Rs 22 cr as proceeds of crime, says ED

The federal probe agency conducted raids in Goa, Delhi, and Haryana on January 23 against ‘Birch by Romeo Lane’ club and its promoters, including brothers Gaurav and Saurabh Luthra

26 January,2026 07:21 AM IST | New Delhi | Agencies
Five killed in fire at furniture shop building in Hyderabad

Five killed in fire at furniture shop building in Hyderabad

Telangana Revenue Minister P Srinivas Reddy announced an ex-gratia of Rs 5 lakh to the kin of each of the deceased. Expressing grief over the deaths, he said that a thorough investigation will be conducted into the incident

26 January,2026 07:18 AM IST | Hyderabad | Agencies
Padma Awards 2026: Dharmendra, Uday Kotak, Harmanpreet Kaur among 131 honourees

Padma Awards 2026: Dharmendra, Uday Kotak, Harmanpreet Kaur among 131 honourees

The Ministry of Home Affairs on Sunday announced that the President of India has approved 131 Padma Awards for 2026, one of the country’s highest civilian honours

26 January,2026 12:26 AM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
CM Fadnavis, Ajit Pawar joins 'Hind-di-Chadar' event in Nanded

CM Fadnavis, Ajit Pawar joins 'Hind-di-Chadar' event in Nanded

CM Fadnavis also share a post on X and wrote, "The sacrifice of Guru Tegh Bahadur was not limited to the Sikh community, but was a defence of India’s culture, values, and freedom of religion"

25 January,2026 11:54 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Maharashtra: Interstate liquor smuggling racket busted in Kagal

Maharashtra: Interstate liquor smuggling racket busted in Kagal

Kagal State Excise raided two illegal factories in Goa, sealing liquor and materials worth Rs 1.32 crore. The operation exposed an interstate spurious liquor racket using fake Maharashtra labels and dealt a major blow to smuggling networks.

25 January,2026 11:28 PM IST | Kolhapur | Samiullah Khan
IAF officers Shubhanshu Shukla, Prasanth Nair to get Ashok, Kirti Chakras

IAF officers Shubhanshu Shukla, Prasanth Nair to get Ashok, Kirti Chakras

The gallantry awards include one Ashok Chakra, three Kirti Chakras, 13 Shaurya Chakras (one posthumous), one Bar to Sena Medal (Gallantry), 44 Sena Medals (Gallantry) (five posthumous), six Nau Sena Medals (Gallantry) and two Vayu Sena Medals (Gallantry)

25 January,2026 11:20 PM IST | New Delhi | IANS
India moving towards becoming third-largest economy in near future: Prez Murmu

India moving towards becoming third-largest economy in near future: Prez Murmu

In her address to the nation on the eve of the 77th Republic Day, President Murmu said the country is recording continuous economic growth, driven by large-scale investments in world-class infrastructure and guided by the principles of 'atmanirbharata' and 'swadeshi'

25 January,2026 10:00 PM IST | New Delhi | PTI
Mark Tully passes away: PM Modi and other political leaders express grief

Mark Tully passes away: PM Modi and other political leaders express grief

Veteran BBC correspondent and author Mark Tully, widely known as the broadcaster’s “voice of India”, died at the age of 90, the BBC confirmed on Sunday

25 January,2026 09:49 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
BBC's 'voice of India' Mark Tully dies at 90

BBC's 'voice of India' Mark Tully dies at 90

Born in India in 1935 under British rule, he made the country his home and his career, becoming arguably the best-known foreign correspondent in the country

25 January,2026 09:22 PM IST | New Delhi | AFP
Russia launches biggest aerial attack on Ukraine hours after talks

Russia launches biggest aerial attack on Ukraine hours after talks

Overnight, Ukraine’s air force reported widespread missile and drone launches.In Kyiv, the strikes killed at least one person and injured four others.

26 January,2026 07:24 AM IST | Kyiv | Agencies

Earthquake of magnitude 4.1 hits Afghanistan: National Centre for Seismology

The earthquake struck at a shallow depth of 10 km, making it susceptible to aftershocks.

25 January,2026 09:57 AM IST | Kabul (Afghanistan) | ANI

Bangladesh: Former Awami League MP Bahauddin Nasim alleges ISI presence, growing

Speaking from an undisclosed location to ANI, Nasim claimed that senior officials linked to Pakistan's military intelligence had recently visited Bangladesh. He said, "The ISI's second-in-command had visited Dhaka. The Generals from the Pakistan army had been frequenting Dhaka."

25 January,2026 09:47 AM IST | New Delhi | ANI
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
Did my friend like my post?

Did my friend like my post?

Do we crave validation from our friends and colleagues on our social media more than we should? And do we really resent it if our friends are “influencers”?

23 January,2026 06:57 AM IST | Mumbai | Aastha Atray Banan
22 January,2026 10:15 AM IST | Mumbai | Clayton Murzello
22 January,2026 09:35 AM IST | Mumbai | Fiona Fernandez
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