Preparations for this massive exercise are in full swing in the state. The first phase, known as the House Listing and Housing Census, is a crucial component of the overall census process. During this phase, detailed information about every residential and non-residential building will be collected
12 April,2026 03:29 PM IST | IANSPilgrims between the ages of 13 and 70 can undertake the yatra and registrations will begin from April 15, LG Manoj Sinha told reporters at the Lok Bhavan. The dates for the yatra were decided at a meeting of the Shri Amarnath Ji Shrine Board (SASB) under the chairmanship of Sinha
12 April,2026 03:11 PM IST | PTIAs per official data from the Election Commission of India at 11 am, the Koridang constituency in Nagaland recorded a significant 41.06 per cent voter turnout, the highest among all four seats. Tripura’s Dharmanagar seat was not far behind, posting a solid 33.51 per cent turnout
12 April,2026 01:16 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentThe group protested outside the Nanded Collector’s office on Wednesday, raising slogans to press for their demand. Mundhe was recently appointed as Secretary, Disaster Management, Rehabilitation, Revenue and Forest Department at Mantralaya, the state secretariat in Mumbai
12 April,2026 12:35 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentSeveral Maharashtra districts recorded temperatures above 40 degrees Celsius, with Jalgaon and Malegaon among the hottest, while Mumbai experienced warm and humid conditions, according to the India Meteorological Department report
12 April,2026 12:31 PM ISTAccording to IMD’s latest five-day district forecast, the region will experience sticky weather conditions today with similar conditions likely to persist on Saturday. From Sunday onwards, dry weather is expected to prevail across Mumbai and the wider Konkan belt, bringing some relief
12 April,2026 12:23 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentAnyone can lay claim to it — can a few commands enable a non-writer to become one, or a non-visual person to become a fledgling artist.
12 April,2026 12:12 PM IST | Rahul da CunhaAkshamala proves no ordinary woman. Through her austerity and fidelity, she is said to stop the sun itself with her spiritual power.
12 April,2026 12:08 PM IST | Devdutt PattanaikThe astronauts completed the first slingshot around the Moon in more than 50 years and travelled deeper into space than any humans before, culminating in a smooth splashdown off the coast of California on Friday
12 April,2026 11:51 AM IST | mid-day online correspondentThe United States said its naval ships had begun efforts to clear sea mines in the Strait of Hormuz, but Iran swiftly denied the claim, heightening tensions between the two sides even as ongoing negotiations failed to reach a breakthrough
12 April,2026 11:21 AM IST | mid-day online correspondentLess than an hour later, police were called to a business in a different part of town where a man had reportedly threatened to burn down the building
12 April,2026 10:39 AM IST | AgenciesThe first earthquake, measuring 4.6 on the Richter scale, was recorded at around 4.22 am at a depth of 10 km. Shortly after, a second tremor of 3.0 magnitude occurred at approximately 4.37 am, with its epicentre located at latitude 33.090 degrees N and longitude 75.928 degrees E, also at a depth of 10 km
12 April,2026 10:33 AM IST | IANSA sharp blade used in the murder at a residential school in Jehanabad earlier this week was recovered by police
12 April,2026 09:12 AM IST | Jehanabad (Bihar) | Agencies“The nation’s security is of paramount importance to us. The BJP resolves to implement UCC in West Bengal to end the politics of appeasement forever,” Modi said
12 April,2026 08:49 AM IST | Kolkata | AgenciesThe decision was taken unanimously by the Gram Panchayat, and posters announcing the rule have been displayed across the village.
12 April,2026 08:14 AM IST | Burhanpur | AgenciesDevendra Fadnavis has dismissed remarks made by Sharad Pawar regarding the Warkari sect, defending its inclusive and spiritual nature. He stated that while some individuals with alleged Urban Naxal links had tried to enter the movement, they were rejected, emphasising the sect’s long-standing philosophy of harmony and purity
11 April,2026 11:11 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentThe Government has increased export duty on diesel to Rs 55.5 per litre and on aviation turbine fuel (ATF) to Rs 42 per litre with immediate effect. The move aims to ensure domestic fuel availability and prevent exporters from gaining excess profit due to rising global oil prices triggered by the West Asia conflict.
11 April,2026 08:07 PM IST | New Delhi | PTIThe initiative covered people from Bangadi and Gundnur villages, where a total of around 80 citizens underwent medical examination by a team of specialist doctors, officials said
11 April,2026 07:52 PM IST | Gadchiroli | mid-day online correspondentThe Delhi Metro Rail Corporation has launched a week-long safety awareness campaign across its network to educate passengers on the safe use of lifts, escalators and travelators. Running from April 7 to 13, the initiative includes volunteers, street plays and information drives at busy stations to reduce accidents and improve passenger safety
11 April,2026 07:10 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentResidents of Ladakh will now see their region correctly listed in Aadhaar records, replacing the earlier “Jammu and Kashmir” label. The change, implemented in coordination with UIDAI and the local administration, addresses a long-standing issue that caused inconvenience in accessing services and verifying identity documents
11 April,2026 05:38 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentThe incident appears to be a case of suicide at first glance. However, he said the exact sequence of events will only be confirmed after a detailed investigation. The body has been sent for postmortem examination. A forensic team is also investigating the circumstances surrounding the death, officials said
11 April,2026 04:50 PM IST | Pratapgarh (UP) | mid-day online correspondentADVERTISEMENT
Confusion has emerged ahead of high-stakes US-Iran negotiations in Islamabad. Earlier reports suggested Washington had agreed to release billions of dollars in frozen Iranian assets held in Qatar and other foreign banks. Iranian sources described the move as a sign of seriousness before talks. However, a White House official has now denied the claim, saying the United States has not agreed to unfreeze Iranian assets. The reported funds, estimated at around 6 billion dollars, were one of Tehran’s key preconditions for negotiations.
US Vice President JD Vance said talks with Iran ended without a deal after 21 hours, adding that a “final and best offer” has been put forward
12 April,2026 07:43 AM IST | Islamabad | mid-day online correspondentTalks between Iran and the United States have begun in Islamabad with Pakistan acting as a mediator. The initial engagement is indirect, with the possibility of direct talks if progress is made
A delegation led by Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf has arrived in Islamabad for talks with the US, led by JD Vance. Iran has set preconditions including a Lebanon ceasefire and release of assets, as efforts continue to stabilise the West Asia conflict
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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 correspondentMove to ease traffic congestion near Pune University, along Ganeshkhind Road
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-
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