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Fire breaks out on container ship off Kerala coast, Navy and ICG launch Ops

According to a statement issued by the Defence PRO, "The fire started after an explosion in one of the containers at around 9:30 am. Following the explosion, the fire spread to other containers, forcing the crew to abandon the vessel and take shelter in life rafts"

09 June,2025 11:21 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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Maharashtra launches probe into Rs 62 crore tender for cold chain equipment

On April 18, an anonymous complaint was lodged through the Centralised Public Grievance Redress and Monitoring System (CPGRAMS), emphasising on the suspected irregularities. In response, on April 25, the Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare clarified that the procurement in question was funded by the state government, not the Centre

09 June,2025 08:47 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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Indian road infrastructure to match America’s in two years: Gadkari

Talking about the ongoing work, Gadkari highlighted 25 greenfield expressways, a 3000 km port connectivity highway, and Rs 1 lakh crore worth of roads connecting religious tourism places are underway

09 June,2025 06:10 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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Covid-19 update: 163 new cases of variant XFG reported in India

According to data from the Indian SARS-CoV-2 Genomics Consortium (INSACOG), the XFG variant of the COVID-19-causing virus has been found in a total of 163 samples, highest (89) in Maharashtra

09 June,2025 05:18 PM IST | PTI
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Wife hired men to kill Indore tourist Raja Raghuvanshi during honeymoon: Police

The DGP stated that the wife, Sonam, surrendered before the Nandganj Police Station in Uttar Pradesh’s Ghazipur, while the other three were arrested in overnight raids

09 June,2025 04:29 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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Mid-Day Top News: CAs launch creative cybercrime awareness campaign and more

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

09 June,2025 04:08 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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Two Killed in Fire at E-Rickshaw Charging Station in Delhi’s Dilshad Garden

Two persons died after a fire broke out at an e-rickshaw charging station in east Delhi's Dilshad Garden area, a fire official said. The cause of the fire is yet to be officially confirmed. Further investigation is underway to ascertain the exact sequence of events. The forensic team and crime team visited the spot.

09 June,2025 02:05 PM IST | PTI
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Mohammed Sinwar dead body located; Israel confirms death of Hamas leader in Gaza

Israel: IDF confirms Hamas military leader Mohammed Sinwar was killed in a May 13 airstrike beneath Gaza's European Hospital. Sinwar, brother of Yahya Sinwar, was eliminated alongside top Hamas commanders.

09 June,2025 01:32 PM IST | ANI
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Rajkot: 16 minors, 5 adults rescued from illegal jewellery units; owner arrested

The business owner who hails from Gujarat also assaulted and abused the children and adults working for him. Sixteen children and five adults have been rescued from two makeshift imitation jewellery units in Gujarat's Rajkot.

09 June,2025 12:53 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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Police Officer Killed, Others Injured in IED Blast in Chhattisgarh's Sukma

State's Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Sharma, who also holds the home portfolio, said Additional Superintendent of Police (Konta Division) Akash Rao Girepunje, a 2013-batch state police service officer, was martyred in the blast

09 June,2025 12:42 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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Congress slams PM Modi for avoiding 'unscripted' press conferences

Congress general secretary in-charge communications Jairam Ramesh said on Sunday the party had challenged the PM to have his first-ever "unscripted, undoctored" press conference on the completion of his 11 years in office

09 June,2025 11:56 AM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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Indian-Americans win key city council seats in Texas; Sugar Land gets new mayor

In Sugar Land's District 2, Sanjay Singhal, a retired energy executive and graduate of IIT Delhi, secured a decisive victory over his nearest rival Nasir Hussain

09 June,2025 09:13 AM IST | PTI
Rahul is LoP; urges ECI to disclose all related information: Prashant Kishor

Rahul is LoP; urges ECI to disclose all related information: Prashant Kishor

He said that step one includes rigging the panel that appoints the Election Commission, followed by adding fake voters to the electoral roll

09 June,2025 09:03 AM IST | Begusarai | ANI
Indore tourist murdered in Meghalaya during honeymoon; four arrested: Police

Indore tourist murdered in Meghalaya during honeymoon; four arrested: Police

Raghuvanshi and his wife went missing while vacationing in Meghalaya's Sohra area on May 23. His body was found in a gorge on June 2, while a search for his wife was underway

09 June,2025 09:00 AM IST | Shillong | PTI
Delhi: Nine-year-old girl’s body found in suitcase in Dayalpur area

Delhi: Nine-year-old girl’s body found in suitcase in Dayalpur area

Police and paramilitary personnel have been deployed in the area to maintain law and order. Police sources said the perpetrator seems to have fled after stuffing her in a suitcase

09 June,2025 08:50 AM IST | New Delhi | Agencies
Bengaluru stampede: BJP calls Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah, Dy CM murderers

Bengaluru stampede: BJP calls Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah, Dy CM murderers

The BJP leaders called for legal action against the two senior Congress leaders, holding them directly responsible for the tragedy

09 June,2025 08:45 AM IST | Bengaluru | Agencies
Telangana: Three Congress MLAs sworn-in as ministers

Telangana: Three Congress MLAs sworn-in as ministers

The induction of the three new ministers ends weeks of speculation over the expansion of the council of ministers headed by Revanth Reddy.

09 June,2025 08:40 AM IST | Hyderabad | Agencies
Manipur: Prohibitory orders, internet suspended after violence

Manipur: Prohibitory orders, internet suspended after violence

Prohibitory orders have been clamped in Imphal West, Imphal East, Thoubal, Bishnupur and Kakching districts, while internet and mobile data services, including VSAT and VPN facilities, have been suspended in these valley areas since Saturday night after violent protests

09 June,2025 08:34 AM IST | Imphal | Agencies
NIA to probe murder of Hindu activist Suhas Shetty in Mangaluru

NIA to probe murder of Hindu activist Suhas Shetty in Mangaluru

The Union Home Ministry has asked the federal anti-terror agency to probe the case related to the "targeted killing" of Shetty "with the intention to create terror in the minds of people"

08 June,2025 11:02 PM IST | New Delhi | PTI
Meitei leaders' arrest: Protests continue in Manipur defying prohibitory orders

Meitei leaders' arrest: Protests continue in Manipur defying prohibitory orders

Protesters burnt tyres on roads at Uripok and Koirengei in Imphal West district and Khurai in Imphal East, defying the prohibitory orders, the officials said on Sunday

08 June,2025 10:25 PM IST | Imphal | PTI
Two drown at Lonavala's Bhushi Dam

Two drown at Lonavala's Bhushi Dam

The duo went to the backwaters of the dam where the safety wire was broken, and people were prohibited. They got trapped in the current and drowned. Police and a local rescue team retrieved the bodies, police said

08 June,2025 09:50 PM IST | Pune | mid-day online correspondent
Who Killed Raja Raghuvanshi? All you need to know about the chilling case

    Who Killed Raja Raghuvanshi? All you need to know about the chilling case

    Love triangle, contract killing, and a chilling mystery — the case of the missing Indore couple has now turned into a full-blown murder investigation. The killing of Raja Raghuvanshi has raised disturbing questions. While Meghalaya officials claim it was a plot driven by a love triangle involving Raja’s wife, Sonam Raghuvanshi, she continues to plead innocence. Did Sonam really hire contract killers to murder her husband? How did a romantic honeymoon spiral into a brutal crime? Here’s everything we know so far.

    09 June,2025 08:52 PM IST
    Colombian Sen Miguel Uribe Turbay seriously injured in political rally shooting

    Colombian Sen Miguel Uribe Turbay seriously injured in political rally shooting

    Former presidents Alvaro Uribe and César Gaviria visited the clinic, along with senators, city council members and other politicians, including former senator Ingrid Betancourt

    09 June,2025 09:06 AM IST | Bogota | AP

    Gaza-bound aid boat carrying Greta Thunberg, other activists diverted to Israel

    The Freedom Flotilla Coalition, which had organised the voyage to deliver humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip and protest Israel's blockade and wartime conduct, said the activists had been "kidnapped by Israeli forces" and released pre-recorded messages from them

    09 June,2025 08:55 AM IST | Jerusalem | AP

    New disputes emerge ahead of US-China trade talks in London

    Both sides agreed in Geneva last month to a 90-day suspension of most of the 100 per cent-plus tariffs they had imposed on each other in an escalating trade war that had sparked fears of recession

    09 June,2025 08:52 AM IST | Beijing | 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
    Marquee mania and other musings on monsoons past

    Marquee mania and other musings on monsoons past

    From trauma to tenderness, the worst weather lashing Bombay has often drawn out its best

    08 June,2025 01:13 PM IST | Mumbai | Meher Marfatia
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    08 June,2025 06:50 AM IST | Mumbai | Dr Mazda Turel
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