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Uttarakhand Electricity Commission increases electricity rates by 7 per cent

"Electricity rates in Uttarakhand have been increased by about seven per cent," the Commission's acting chairman ML Prasad, said on Friday

27 April,2024 09:05 AM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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Lok Sabha elections 2024: PM Modi to campaign in Maharashtra, Goa today

The Prime Minister is scheduled to address a public meeting in Maharashtra's Kolhapur at 5:00 p.m. From there, he will proceed to South Goa to hold an election rally there at around 7:00 p.m

27 April,2024 08:55 AM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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Delhi HC rebukes AAP govt, CM Kejriwal over textbook shortage in MCD schools

The bench also expressed dismay at the government's handling of the situation, saying, "Your client is just interested in power"

27 April,2024 07:50 AM IST | IANS
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J-K: Over 30 houses damaged, 60,000 people affected by land subsidence in Ramban

Several orchards, pine trees, pucca paths and water supply schemes have been damaged thereby affecting the lives of villagers there

27 April,2024 07:45 AM IST | ANI
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Kyiv pulls back US tanks due to Russian drones

The US agreed to send 31 Abrams to Ukraine in January 2023, which cost about USD 10 million apiece and were vital to breach Russian lines

27 April,2024 07:43 AM IST | Agencies
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Explained: Weinstein rape verdict

“Without question, this is appalling, shameful, repulsive conduct that could only diminish defendant’s character before the jury,” they said

27 April,2024 07:43 AM IST | Agencies
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Brazil: At least 10 killed in fire at homeless shelter in Porto Alegre

Images shared by Brazilian media outlets showed the building engulfed in flames as firefighters tried to control the fire

27 April,2024 07:42 AM IST | ANI
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Hezbollah ambushes Israeli convoy, killing one civilian

Low-intensity fighting along Israel-Lebanon border threatenes to boil over

27 April,2024 07:40 AM IST | Agencies
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Indian origin pro-Palestine protester arrested

Protesters set up tents for a student-led pro-Palestine encampment in McCosh Courtyard at about 7 am Thursday

27 April,2024 07:38 AM IST | Agencies
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Lok Sabha elections 2024 Phase 2: Scorching heatwave casts shadow on turnout

Heat wave is believed to have contributed towards several voters not turning up at polling stations in both the phases

27 April,2024 07:38 AM IST | Agencies
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SC upholds EVM trust

Dismisses doubts; permits post-election EVM scrutiny for runners-up

27 April,2024 07:35 AM IST | Agencies
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Exclusive | Rahul Gandhi will forever remain the ‘future PM candidate’ of India

Exclusive insights from Kerala Sangeetha Natak Academy Secretary who sheds light on the state’s political dynamics

27 April,2024 07:30 AM IST | Vinod Kumar Menon
Lok Sabha elections 2024: Heat wave takes toll on voter turnout in Kerala

Lok Sabha elections 2024: Heat wave takes toll on voter turnout in Kerala

Though officials are in process of compiling data, info as of Friday evening put the voter turnout at 70.22 per cent

27 April,2024 07:28 AM IST | Mumbai | Vinod Kumar Menon
Low voter turnout marks second phase polls in Western UP

Low voter turnout marks second phase polls in Western UP

Parties pushed for higher voter turnout after the initial phase, but even fewer people come to exercise franchise on Friday

27 April,2024 07:20 AM IST | Mumbai | Faisal Tandel
Lok Sabha elections 2024: Inside an ex-don’s den on polling day

Lok Sabha elections 2024: Inside an ex-don’s den on polling day

What’s the night like before the big day in Bihar? mid-day got into Pappu Yadav’s war-room in Purnea to find out

27 April,2024 06:58 AM IST | Mumbai | Mayank Shekhar
Lok Sabha polls: Nearly 61 per cent voter turnout in phase 2 of polls till 7 pm

Lok Sabha polls: Nearly 61 per cent voter turnout in phase 2 of polls till 7 pm

Voter turnout of 60.96 per cent was recorded till 7 pm in phase two of the Lok Sabha elections 2024 held on Friday across 88 constituencies

26 April,2024 10:15 PM IST | New Delhi | PTI
Board exams twice a year from 2025: MoE asks CBSE to work out logistics

Board exams twice a year from 2025: MoE asks CBSE to work out logistics

The Ministry of Education has asked the CBSE to work out logistics for conducting board exams twice a year from 2025, sources said

26 April,2024 08:15 PM IST | New Delhi | PTI
Passenger held for hitting MSRTC bus conductor in Nagpur

Passenger held for hitting MSRTC bus conductor in Nagpur

A passenger travelling without a ticket was held after he allegedly assaulted a MSRTC bus conductor in Maharashtra's Nagpur

26 April,2024 07:30 PM IST | Nagpur | mid-day online correspondent
Voters boycott Tripura polls to protest against

Voters boycott Tripura polls to protest against "inadequate basic amenities"

Despite the presence of police, Tripura State Rifles (TSR), and central forces at the polling station, the local community remains unmoved by the government's attempts to intervene. They have stated their intention to delay their participation in the voting process until they receive a satisfactory commitment directly from the DM

26 April,2024 07:27 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Repeated and persistent doubts on EVMs can create mistrust: Supreme Court

Repeated and persistent doubts on EVMs can create mistrust: Supreme Court

Rejecting a batch of petitions seeking mandatory cross-verification of the votes cast with Voter-Verifiable Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT) slips, the Supreme Court on Friday said that raising repeated doubts on Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) can have the contrarian impact of creating distrust and can and can reduce citizen participation in elections

26 April,2024 07:16 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
PM Modi to address rally in Pune on April 29, says BJP's Chandrakant Patil

PM Modi to address rally in Pune on April 29, says BJP's Chandrakant Patil

PM Modi will address a Lok Sabha elections 2024 rally in Maharashtra's Pune on April 29, BJP leader Chandrakant Patil said

26 April,2024 07:09 PM IST | Pune | mid-day online correspondent
Lok Sabha Elections 2024: PM Modi's Big Statement On TMC

    Lok Sabha Elections 2024: PM Modi's Big Statement On TMC

    Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a high decibel welcome during his campaign in West Bengal’s, Malda. Prime Minister Narendra Modi while addressing the public gathered said that there was a time when Bengal was the driver of India’s development in terms of social reforms, scientific advancements, philosophical advancements, spiritual advancements, and even sacrificing life for the country.“There was a time when Bengal was the driver of India's development. Be it social reforms, scientific advancements, philosophical advancements, spiritual advancements, and even sacrificing life for the country. There was no sphere of life which was not led by Bengal. But first the Left, and then TMC rule, sabotaged the greatness and respect of this state and even stopped development. Under the rule of TMC, only one thing prevails in Bengal, which is thousands of crores of scams”, said Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

    26 April,2024 05:03 PM IST
    US President Joe Biden says he's

    US President Joe Biden says he's "happy to debate" Donald Trump

    President Joe Biden himself is unclear as he said in March that whether he debated Trump depends on his behaviour. Following the issue, Trump campaign senior adviser, Chris LaCivita took to X saying that "OK let's set it up!"

    26 April,2024 10:25 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

    Indian-origin man shot dead by San Antonio Police

    The policemen found a 51-year-old woman injured after getting struck by a vehicle. The suspect Sahoo had fled the location. The lady was soon taken to the hospital in a critical condition. Later, San Antonio Police issued an arrest warrant for Sahoo. The policemen then arrived at the location and tried contacting Sahoo when he struck the officers

    26 April,2024 02:50 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

    US, China spar with warnings about misunderstandings & miscalculations

    Despite growing differences, talks between the two sides have increased recently. Blinken and Wang emphasised the need for communication but also expressed concern over the deepening divisions.

    26 April,2024 12:51 PM IST | Beijing | AP
    Ayushman Bharat Diwas: Here's all you may need to know about healthcare scheme

    Ayushman Bharat Diwas: Here's all you may need to know about healthcare scheme

    Ayushman Bharat Scheme is one of the revolutionary healthcare programmes in recent times

    23 April,2024 10:29 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

    Ram Navami 2024: Greetings, wishes and messages to share with family, friends

    On the auspicious occasion of Ram Navami, here are some heartfelt greetings, wishes and messages to share with your family and friends

    16 April,2024 07:05 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

    Maharashtrians in Sweden celebrate Gudi Padwa in traditional way

    On Sunday, the Maharashtrian Mandal in Gothenburg, Sweden celebrated the festival of Gudi Padwa in a traditional way taking pride in the Marathi culture

    15 April,2024 09:05 PM IST | Mumbai | Faisal Tandel
    The ebullient feminism of The Bear

    The ebullient feminism of The Bear

    This series dares to portray what could happen if the hierarchical structures of the restaurant business could be collapsed to allow for pleasure, joy and fraternity among co-workers

    26 April,2024 06:52 AM IST | Mumbai | Rosalyn D'mello
    24 April,2024 07:25 AM IST | Mumbai | Ian Chappell
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