"The youth were performing Ganesh immersion in Belur Lake at night. At this time, Pradeep, who had gone into the water with the youth, drowned and died. It is suspected that Pradeep had drunk alcohol and gone into the water," the SP said
28 August,2025 09:11 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentThese seven routes are Mangaluru Central-Thiruvananthapuram Central, Secunderabad-Tirupati, Chennai Egmore-Tirunelveli, Madurai-Bengaluru Cantt, Deoghar-Varanasi, Howrah-Rourkela and Indore-Nagpur
28 August,2025 09:11 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentHe hailed the New Education Policy and stressed on integrating gurukul education with mainstream learning. Bhagwat stated that gurukul education is about teaching traditions, and not just ashram life, and highlighted parallels with Finland’s education model
28 August,2025 08:23 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentThe parade is being held in Beijing soon after the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit, which is scheduled for August 31 and September 1 in the nearby Tianjin city
28 August,2025 08:11 PM IST | PTIThe accident, which also left two persons injured, took place near Kapangaon on Rajura-Gadchandur Road in Chandrapur district at around 4 pm, they said
28 August,2025 07:48 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentThe flight, which took off from Surat airport at around 9.30 am, safely landed at the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International (SVPI) Airport in Ahmedabad at around 11 am after it was diverted, the official said
28 August,2025 07:22 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentHeavy rains have created a havoc in Maharashtra’s Marathwada region, forcing the evacuation of 2,236 people in Nanded and Latur districts. Several roads, bridges and villages remain inundated as rainfall crossed 115 mm in parts of Nanded. With IMD issuing an ‘orange’ alert for Nanded, Latur and Dharashiv, the situation is likely to remain critical
28 August,2025 07:19 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentAs per the Railway Board, the loss occurred because of poor planning and bad execution. The matter pertains to one of the railway yards in which pit lines were constructed but couldn't be put to use because it could have caused operational problems
28 August,2025 07:19 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentEarlier on Thursday, Punjab Minister Aman Arora acknowledged the seriousness of the situation caused by heavy rainfall in the northern states. The minister also assured that the state government is working with utmost caution to mitigate the impact of the recent heavy rain and flooding
28 August,2025 06:28 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentJammu and Kashmir has been reeling under heavy rainfall for days, triggering flash floods and landslides at several places. In an official communique, the Assembly Secretariat said that all meetings of House Committees, including Financial Committees and other committees, are postponed or cancelled
28 August,2025 06:28 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentMilei came away unharmed, his spokesperson said, but the attack on his motorcade cut short the high-profile rally and ratcheted up tensions just days before consequential provincial elections in Buenos Aires, where more than a third of Argentines live
28 August,2025 06:21 PM IST | APThe India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued an orange alert in Ernakulam, Thrissur, Kozhikode, Wayanad, Kannur and Kasaragod districts of the state
28 August,2025 06:18 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentAccording to a memo from the hospital where Nikki Bhati was taken to on August 21, she had "suffered severe burns in a gas cylinder explosion at home". The memo also highlighted that the victim was brought there in a critical condition by a cousin of her husband
28 August,2025 04:33 PM IST | Noida | mid-day online correspondentIsraeli Ambassador to India Reuven Azar said US tariffs on India are a “temporary issue” that will be resolved through dialogue. He assured that India-Israel ties remain strong and unaffected by global trade tensions. Meanwhile, India plans GST reforms and economic measures to counter secondary impacts of tariffs and strengthen growth.
28 August,2025 02:26 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondentDuring the Himachal Pradesh Assembly monsoon session, BJP staged its second walkout, accusing the government of failing disaster relief efforts and criticising CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu’s absence. LoP Jai Ram Thakur said entire villages are cut off, tourists stranded, and supplies blocked in Kullu, Lahaul, and Chamba.
28 August,2025 01:59 PM IST | Shimla | mid-day online correspondentThe court also issued a notice to the Centre on Sharma’s separate prayer challenging the constitutional validity of Section 152 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), which pertains to acts endangering the sovereignty, unity, and integrity of India
28 August,2025 01:47 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondentAhead of the Bihar elections, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi accused the BJP and Election Commission of “vote chori” during his Voter Adhikar Yatra in Sitamarhi. He alleged that votes were being stolen from the poor to suppress their voice and vowed to provide proof of rigging in past elections.
28 August,2025 01:22 PM IST | Patna | mid-day online correspondentSevere rainfall and flash floods have caused massive destruction across Jammu and Kashmir. In Doda, houses were damaged, forcing residents to safer places. A devastating landslide near the Vaishno Devi temple in Reasi claimed 34 lives and injured 20 pilgrims. The Shrine Board is repatriating victims’ bodies as treatment continues for the injured.
28 August,2025 11:57 AM IST | Doda | mid-day online correspondentIndia’s Ambassador to Japan, Sibi George, highlighted the importance of the Quad ahead of PM Modi two-day visit to Tokyo. Modi and Japanese PM Shigeru Ishiba are expected to discuss regional security, trade, and Indo-Pacific cooperation, as India faces US tariff hikes and looks to strengthen ties with Japan within the Quad framework.
28 August,2025 11:52 AM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondentJammu and Kashmir has been hit by heavy to very heavy rainfall, leading to floods, landslides, and widespread damage. The Tawi River is flowing above danger levels, washing away roads and disrupting traffic. Over 35 houses and shops in Jammu have been damaged, while Bhaderwah and Reasi districts report severe destruction and loss of lives.
28 August,2025 11:44 AM IST | Raesi | mid-day online correspondentEarlier on August 22, in a joint operation, the Border Security Force (BSF) and the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) apehprended a narco smuggler from the Miran Sahib area of the Jammu district in Jammu and Kashmir
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Israel’s assault on Gaza City has left at least 16 dead in one day, with families fleeing under relentless bombardment. In the south, dozens were shot near an aid site. With 62,000 Palestinians already killed, mostly women and children, starvation deaths are also climbing fueling outrage as calls for a ceasefire stall.
Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz indicated ongoing military activity in Syria following strikes near Damascus and the south. Syrian media reported multiple casualties, including six soldiers and a civilian. Katz emphasized the IDF’s defensive role along the northern frontier and pledged continued protection for Israeli and Druze communities.
28 August,2025 04:32 PM IST | Tel Aviv | mid-day online correspondentThe overnight attack on Wednesday involved a barrage of Russian missiles, which killed at least 10 people and injured dozens more. No casualties have been reported yet from the strike on the EU delegation premises
It marked the first significant combined assault by Moscow on Kyiv in weeks, as US-led peace efforts to resolve the ongoing war faced increased difficulty. Among the victims were two children, Interior Minister Ihor Klymenko reported, citing initial information
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Move to ease traffic congestion near Pune University, along Ganeshkhind Road
20 August,2025 10:17 PM IST | Pune | Archana DahiwalJanmashtami, 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-
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
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