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Heavy rains uproot trees, waterlog roads in several parts of Kerala

As rains continued in various parts of Kerala, disrupting the normal way of life, state Revenue Minister K Rajan said that precipitation would be more in districts north of Kozhikode, Idukki and Pathanamthitta

24 May,2025 01:16 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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Monsoon reaches Kerala, earliest since 2009, says IMD

Normally, the southwest monsoon makes its onset over Kerala by June 1 and covers the entire country by July 8. It starts retreating from northwest India around September 17 and withdraws completely by October 15

24 May,2025 01:09 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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India at UN: Pakistan violated Indus waters treaty with wars, terror attacks

In the wake of the horrific April 22 Pahalgam attack in Jammu and Kashmir in which 26 civilians were killed, India had decided that the Indus Waters Treaty of 1960 would be held in abeyance with immediate effect until Pakistan credibly and irrevocably abjures its support for cross-border terrorism

24 May,2025 12:25 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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Roots of terror have been found in Pakistan, says Priyanka Chaturvedi

Priyanka Chaturvedi further criticised Pakistan for supporting terror, calling it a "criminal nexus" between their Army, political parties and terrorists

24 May,2025 11:08 AM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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Rahul Gandhi meets ailing ex-guv Satya Pal Malik at RML Hospital

During his visit at 5:30 pm, Gandhi enquired about his health condition and discussed it with the doctors attending him. Malik was admitted to Ram Manohar Lohia on May 11 and is currently on dialysis

24 May,2025 09:00 AM IST | PTI
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India-Pakistan tensions: Pak claims all its nukes are safe

The Foreign Office also said that the international community should be more concerned about India's nuclear arsenal and alleged that "the escalating radicalisation of India's political landscape, media, and segments of its society raises legitimate nuclear security concerns"

24 May,2025 08:57 AM IST | PTI
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Multiple injured in stabbing at Hamburg central train station; woman arrested

The station in downtown Hamburg, Germany's second-biggest city, is a major hub for local, regional and long-distance trains

24 May,2025 08:53 AM IST | AP
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Kyiv comes under massive Russian drone, missile attack

The debris of intercepted missiles and drones fell in at least four city districts of the Ukrainian capital early Saturday, acting head of Kyiv military administration, Tymur Tkachenko, wrote on Telegram

24 May,2025 08:49 AM IST | AP | PTI
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No Covid-19 surge, only sporadic cases reported, say Health experts

Given the recent surge in COVID-19 cases in various parts of the country, the Delhi government has issued an advisory directing all hospitals to ensure preparedness for the availability of beds, oxygen, and medicines

24 May,2025 08:45 AM IST | ANI
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At least 23 people killed by Israeli strikes in Gaza

Ten people were killed by strikes in the southern city of Khan Younis, four in the central town of Deir al-Balah and nine in the Jabaliya refugee camp in the north, according to Gaza health officials

24 May,2025 08:41 AM IST | Agencies
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105-year-old Thai athlete shines at World Masters Games in Taiwan

“I’m proud he’s brought honour to our family,” his 73-year-old daughter Siripan, a fellow evergreen athlete, said

24 May,2025 08:39 AM IST | Agencies
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Norwegian man awakes to find ship grounded beside home

Images show the ship’s red and green bow just metres from Helberg’s house. Helberg said the only damage caused was to a heating pump’s wire

24 May,2025 08:35 AM IST | Agencies
Pakistan denied emergency landing to storm-hit IndiGo flight: DGCA

Pakistan denied emergency landing to storm-hit IndiGo flight: DGCA

In a detailed statement about the incident, the DGCA said there was no injury to any passengers who were on the flight and that the aircraft’s “nose radome” was damaged

24 May,2025 08:29 AM IST | New Delhi | Agencies
Piyush Goyal, US commerce secretary discuss proposed trade pact

Piyush Goyal, US commerce secretary discuss proposed trade pact

The meeting assumes significance as both the countries are looking at finalising an interim trade pact by July 9, the day America’s 90-day suspension of reciprocal tariffs on Indian goods comes to an end

24 May,2025 08:26 AM IST | New Delhi | Agencies
'We will not be silenced by terrorism, we don't want the world to look away'

'We will not be silenced by terrorism, we don't want the world to look away'

The Thiruvananthapuram MP, along with fellow lawmakers, will travel to the United States, Guyana, Panama, Brazil, and Colombia. Prior to their departure, the delegation was briefed by Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri on the objectives of this global outreach, which seeks to articulate India’s firm stance against terrorism

24 May,2025 02:50 AM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
CM was keen on inducting me in cabinet during its first expansion: Bhujbal

CM was keen on inducting me in cabinet during its first expansion: Bhujbal

Chhagan Bhujbal, a prominent OBC leader, was inducted into the Fadnavis cabinet on Tuesday (May 20), marking his return to the Mahayuti 2.0 government after he was ignored for a ministerial position after the BJP-led coalition came back to power

23 May,2025 11:20 PM IST | Nagpur | mid-day online correspondent
Top Maoist commander among four killed in encounter in Gadchiroli

Top Maoist commander among four killed in encounter in Gadchiroli

A fierce encounter between the Maoists and the Gadchiroli Police and CRPF took place in the dense forests near Kawande village under the Bhamragad sub-division at the Maharashtra–Chhattisgarh border, police said

23 May,2025 11:09 PM IST | Mumbai | A Correspondent
Contractual staffer in Latur district held for accepting Rs 12,000 bribe

Contractual staffer in Latur district held for accepting Rs 12,000 bribe

The complainant informed the ACB regarding the matter. During the verification of his complaint, officials found out that the suspect had allegedly told the complainant to 'give whatever you feel is right', said an official

23 May,2025 10:50 PM IST | Latur | mid-day online correspondent
CR's vigilance team apprehends two touts at Malkapur PRS in Maharashtra

CR's vigilance team apprehends two touts at Malkapur PRS in Maharashtra

During the inspection, the team intercepted the two people with an AC Tatkal ticket valued at Rs 3,960. The duo had purchased the ticket from PRS Malkapur. According to authorities, one of them is a local kingpin

23 May,2025 08:30 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Delhi teacher sentenced to life imprisonment for raping and impregnating student

Delhi teacher sentenced to life imprisonment for raping and impregnating student

The court observed that a teacher is like a parent. Despite this, the convict exploited the trust of his student for his 'depraved gratification'. The judge convicted the teacher for rape under IPC and aggravated assault under Protection of Children against Sexual Offences Act

23 May,2025 07:51 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
Moscow: DMK's Kanimozhi leads all-party delegation, highlights Operation Sindoor

Moscow: DMK's Kanimozhi leads all-party delegation, highlights Operation Sindoor

The delegation led by Kanimozhi includes SP MP Rajeev Rai, NC MP Mian Altaf Ahmad, BJP MP Captain Brijesh Chowkta, RJD MP Prem Chand Gupta, AAP MP Ashok Kumar Mittal, former Ambassador Manjeev Singh Puri, and NCP MP Jawed Ashraf

23 May,2025 04:59 PM IST | Moscow | mid-day online correspondent
Trump warns Apple of 25 per cent tariff

    Trump warns Apple of 25 per cent tariff

    US President Donald Trump has once again targeted Apple. In a post on Truth Social, Trump declared that if iPhones sold in the US are not manufactured domestically then Apple should be prepared to face a 25 per cent tariff. This bold statement comes amid Apple’s ongoing supply chain shifts, especially its expansion of manufacturing in India through partners like Foxconn. So far, Apple has not responded publicly to Trump’s latest remarks.

    23 May,2025 09:30 PM IST
    Iran and US conductfifth round of nuclear negotiations

    Iran and US conductfifth round of nuclear negotiations

    Oman’s Foreign Minister Badr al-Busaidi is mediating the negotiations as the sultanate on the Arabian Peninsula has been a trusted interlocutor for both sides in the talks

    24 May,2025 08:33 AM IST | Rome | Agencies

    Trump warns Apple will face 25 per cent tariff if it makes iPhones in India

    In a social media post on his Truth Social, US President Donald Trump wrote, "I have long ago informed Tim Cook of Apple that I expect their iPhone's that will be sold in the United States of America will be manufactured and built in the United States, not India, or anyplace else”

    23 May,2025 07:26 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent

    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 04:13 PM IST | Washington | 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
    Personal hygiene is our only defence against Covid-19

    Personal hygiene is our only defence against Covid-19

    COVID-appropriate behaviour is being emphasised by  health officials. The BMC has stated that public health laboratories are equipped with the necessary facilities. The health department is closely monitoring the situation across the city

    23 May,2025 06:56 AM IST | Mumbai | The Editorial
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