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Drones and armed suspect apprehended as BSF foils smuggling in Ferozepur

Acting on intelligence provided by the BSF's intelligence wing. Border Security Force (BSF) has thwarted multiple cross-border smuggling attempts in Punjab's Ferozepur district, recovering two drones and apprehending an armed suspect, said a statement from BSF, Punjab Frontier

23 May,2025 02:49 PM IST | ANI
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Mahua Moitra moves Delhi High Court over alleged defamatory posts by BJP MP

The suit was filed in 2023 over false and defamatory allegations claiming that she demanded bribes in exchange for asking questions in Parliament. Dubey accused Moitra of taking bribes from a businessman for raising questions in Parliament

23 May,2025 02:40 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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No civilian aircraft will be allowed to fly over Andaman on May 23 and 24

The airspace over Andaman and Nicobar Islands was closed for three hours from 7 am on Friday for high altitude weapon test by the tri-services command, an official said. Airspace for commercial flights will entirely be closed, as informed by officials

23 May,2025 01:15 PM IST | PTI
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Ishiba, Trump hold key call on tariff talks, pledge productive dialogue

Japan’s Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said that on Friday he had a formal call with US President Donald Trump regarding the upcoming tariff discussion between both nations. The call, which marked a critical moment in ongoing trade negotiations

23 May,2025 01:00 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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Gautam Adani: Adani group to invest Rs 50,000 crores in North East over 10 years

Gautam Adani on Friday announced an additional massive investment of Rs 50,000 crores across different regions of the North-Eastern part of the country over a period on next 10 years. Also, Union Minister for Communications and Development of North Eastern Region, Jyotiraditya M Scindia, highlighted the transformative progress of the North East

23 May,2025 12:54 PM IST | ANI
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PM inaugurates Rising North East Summit, calls region “Ashtalakshmi” of India

In his address, the Prime Minister lauded the Northeast as the most diverse region of the country, celebrating its unique blend of trade, tradition, textiles, and tourism

23 May,2025 12:40 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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Operation Sindoor: India's 'Akashteer' system shines, DRDO chief praises

The secret of India's success amid operating sindoor has many hidden variables. DRDO recently briefed about one of their indigenously developed air defence systems that played a huge role in Operation Sindoor's success amid India-pakistan tensions

23 May,2025 11:51 AM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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Rahul to visit Poonch on May 24 to meet families bereaved during Pak shelling

This will be the second visit of Gandhi, the leader of opposition in the Lok Sabha, to Jammu and Kashmir after the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack in which 25 tourists and one local were killed

23 May,2025 11:36 AM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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Encounter between security forces and terrorists continues for second day

The encounter began in the early hours after security forces established contact with terrorists in the Chhatru area. The Jammu and Kashmir Police also confirmed the exchange of fire in the area

23 May,2025 11:27 AM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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Absconding former NCP leader, son held in dowry-suicide case of daughter-in-law

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, who heads the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP), said on Thursday that he had expelled the father-son duo from his party over the issue

23 May,2025 11:00 AM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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Man arrested for stabbing his relative in front of his family in Managluru

After the stabbing, the deceased have been identified as Suleman, a resident of Vamanjoor, who worked as a marriage broker. His sons, Riyab and Siyab, sustained injuries in the attack

23 May,2025 10:46 AM IST | PTI
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Jammu and Kashmir DGP visits encounter site in Kishtwar, reviews anti-terror op

The DGP visited the Singhpora-Chatroo area on Thursday, where a major anti-terror operation was underway, to review the anti-terror operation and assess the ground situation and operational strategy

23 May,2025 10:42 AM IST | mid-day online correspondent
IMD warns of depression over Arabian Sea, heavy rainfall likely in coastal state

IMD warns of depression over Arabian Sea, heavy rainfall likely in coastal state

IMD said that the low-pressure area has been observed moving northwards and can intensify into a depression within the next 36 hours. Following this information from the India Meteorological Department, orange and yellow alerts have been issued

23 May,2025 10:35 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
People staying in India illegally will be dealt with as per law, says MEA

People staying in India illegally will be dealt with as per law, says MEA

Earlier, on May 17, authorities deported 21 Bangladeshi nationals and arrested five others, including three transgender individuals, for residing illegally in Delhi and engaging in begging and other unlawful activities

23 May,2025 10:24 AM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
Mid-Day Top News: Newly constructed concrete road in Fort floods after rains

Mid-Day Top News: Newly constructed concrete road in Fort floods after rains

Stay informed with the latest developments in the nation, Mumbai, entertainment, sports, and more. Let's dive into the headlines shaping our world today

23 May,2025 10:14 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Court in Andhra Pradesh sends two terror suspects to police custody

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 | Vizianagaram | mid-day online correspondent
President Droupadi Murmu confers six Kirti Chakras, 33 Shaurya Chakras

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 | New Delhi | PTI
Uttar Pradesh: Massive fire breaks out at tyre shops in Hardoi

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 | Hardoi | ANI
India delegations brief UAE, Japan on Operation Sindoor

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 | Abu Dhabi | Agencies
Gold smuggling case: ED raids premises linked to Karnataka home minister

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 | Bengaluru | 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
People pay tribute to Israeli couple killed in USA - Watch video

    People pay tribute to Israeli couple killed in USA - Watch video

    People are leaving tributes outside the White House for Yaron Lischinsky and Sarah Lynn Milgrim, staff members from the Israeli Embassy. The couple was shot and killed outside the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington, DC, on  21st May, Wednesday night. One woman who came to honour them said, “There is deep sadness and anger... these two young people lost their lives far too soon and for no reason.” Watch the video for more.

    23 May,2025 12:58 PM IST
    Bangladesh's interim govt changes top foreign ministry bureaucrat

    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 | Dhaka | ANI

    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 | London | ANI

    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 | Washington | 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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