India’s active COVID-19 cases have reached 4026, with Kerala remaining the most affected state followed by Maharashtra, Gujarat, and Delhi; since January this year, 37 deaths have been reported
04 June,2025 07:18 AM IST | AgenciesA police constable, a school teacher and a junior assistant in a government medical college were terminated under Article 311(2)(c) of the Constitution, which allows dismissal without an inquiry “in the interest of national security”
04 June,2025 07:14 AM IST | AgenciesDiscussions on the shipping sector assume significance as India is key to promote growth in this segment, as it will help boost trade and cut transportation costs for businesses
04 June,2025 07:11 AM IST | AgenciesThe toll in floods and landslides triggered by relentless rain in the state has increased to 11 after a labourer died in a wall collapse incident in Anjaw district on Tuesday
04 June,2025 07:09 AM IST | AgenciesAs with films, in life too, the ‘second half’ matters far more than the first. Actor Rao is a case study for why!
04 June,2025 06:45 AM IST | Mayank ShekharWe need action against illegal structures, as they eat up precious open land in the city and are, at times, constructed on grounds that are meant to be recreation areas for the general public
04 June,2025 06:43 AM IST | The EditorialFadnavis, expressing his gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, said the latest approval reflects the government’s commitment to “building a self-reliant rural Maharashtra”
03 June,2025 11:25 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentChaos erupted at a high-security jail in Karachi, Pakistan, following a low-intensity earthquake on Monday, where hundreds of inmates broke down the doors of their cells. Taking advantage of the confusion, over 200 prisoners managed to escape from the facility
03 June,2025 10:33 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentMost of those injured were women who were sitting near the AC unit. Some were injured in the ensuing commotion, the officials said. The deceased has been identified as Kashmir Kaur, a resident of Hargobind Nagar in Rupnagar
03 June,2025 09:55 PM IST | PTIThe 53-year-old man returned from Mumbai two days ago. After he complained of ill health, his sample was examined in a private lab, which showed he had contracted coronavirus infection," he said, adding that samples of his family were also taken for investigation, said officials
03 June,2025 09:54 PM IST | PTIThe NBE plea said it would hold the exam, scheduled to take place on June 15, between 9 am and 12.30 pm. The exam body’s plea, among other things, sought the top court's permission to schedule the test on August 3, which is the earliest possible available date given by its technology partner, in accordance with the directions passed by the SC
03 June,2025 09:21 PM IST | PTIManan Kumar Mishra said the delegation had not expected strong support from some countries; however, to their surprise, nations such as the UAE responded warmly and offered unequivocal support
03 June,2025 07:33 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentThe state health department removing Abhijeet Singh, the acting Deputy Superintendent of Patna Medical College Hospital (PMCH), from his responsibilities. This action followed the death of the minor girl who succumbed to her injuries at the hospital on Sunday.
03 June,2025 07:17 PM IST | Patna | mid-day online correspondentThe Lok Sabha MP, who is leading an all-party parliamentary delegation to Brazil, also said his team successfully conveyed India's message against terrorism to the Latin American countries, including to those who may have had some misunderstandings
03 June,2025 06:21 PM IST | Brasilia | PTIThe shocking incident, which took place in Sector 53, has sparked public outrage. According to Noida Police, the altercation started from a comment made on Instagram. The cops are now on the lookout for the accused
03 June,2025 06:19 PM IST | Noida | IANSRahul Gandhi addressed a meeting of the Congress' Political Affairs Committee, where he discussed key issues with senior party leaders in preparation for the 2028 elections. Among those present were General Secretary in-charge Harish Choudhary, AICC Organisation in-charge K. C. Venugopal, MP Congress chief Jitu Patwari, former Chief Ministers Kama
03 June,2025 05:53 PM IST | Bhopal | mid-day online correspondentElaborating on Operation Sindoor, CDS Chauhan said that state-sponsored terrorism from Pakistan has to stop and that the country should not be able to hold India hostage to terrorism. “India is not going to live under the shadow of terror and nuclear blackmail,” General Chauhan said
03 June,2025 05:10 PM IST | Pune | mid-day online correspondentLeading an all-party parliamentary delegation to Brazil, Tharoor added that the team effectively communicated India’s strong stance against terrorism to Latin American nations, including those that might have had some misconceptions, reffering to Colombia.
03 June,2025 04:17 PM IST | Brasilia | mid-day online correspondentLocated in Jammu and Kashmir, the Chenab Bridge holds the distinction of being the world’s highest railway bridge, standing taller than the Eiffel Tower and forming a vital part of the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Railway Link (USBRL)
03 June,2025 04:11 PM IST | Jammu Kashmir | mid-day online correspondentAnother accused in the case, Nilesh Chavan, who had allegedly threatened the kin of Vaishnavi, was remanded to police custody till June 7 after the prosecution submitted that the chats exchanged between him and members of the Hagawane family had not yet recovered from his mobile phone
03 June,2025 02:30 PM IST | Pune | mid-day online correspondentHeavy rainfall in Arunachal Pradesh has triggered severe floods and landslides, causing widespread damage and loss of life. According to the State Emergency Operation Centre, around 15 hectares of crop fields, eight hectares of horticulture plantations, and seven hectares of agricultural land have been damaged, a labourer died in a wall collapse
03 June,2025 02:14 PM IST | Itanagar | mid-day online correspondentADVERTISEMENT
Relentless rainfall has wreaked havoc across India’s northeastern states — and the state of Manipur is one of the worst affected. These drone visuals from Manipur show the scale of devastation... entire cities are submerged, and streets have turned into rivers. Residents are seen walking through knee-deep water, with boats now being used to ferry people and provide emergency relief. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday reached out to Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang, and Manipur Governor Ajay Bhalla to assess the flood situation. The Prime Minister assured full support from the Central Government.
In order to be effective, all enforcement agencies, all officers must embrace three key imperatives: Do not view enforcement and facilitation as opposing ends of the spectrum. Investigate holistically, keeping the big picture in focus, not merely chasing isolated infractions, Sitharaman said in a social media post
03 June,2025 05:33 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondentA 17-year-old Pakistan TikTok star, Sana Yousaf, was shot and killed at her Islamabad residence. The incident occurred within the jurisdiction of the Sumbal police station and marks another in several such instances that have been repeatedly occuring in the country.
The shooting occurred at the same location where witnesses say Israeli forces fired a day earlier on crowds heading toward the aid hub in southern Gaza run by the Israeli and US-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation
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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 correspondentIn 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
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
The heterogeneity of India’s largest minority appears unfathomable to those who laud Col Sofiya Qureshi but have stayed mum on the recent achievements of two authors and seek to silence a dissenter
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