The post from Central Command came shortly before Trump thanked Iran for opening the Strait of Hormuz, which he said was “completely open and ready for business"
17 April,2026 10:38 PM IST | APThe proposed legislation, which sought to reserve 33 per cent seats for women in Parliament and state assemblies, received 298 votes in favour and 230 against, falling short of the numbers needed for passage
17 April,2026 10:17 PM IST | AgenciesAccording to the latest weather data, Wardha emerged as the hottest location in the state at 44.4 degrees Celsius, closely followed by Akola (44.1 degrees Celsius) and Nagpur (44.0 degrees Celsius)
17 April,2026 08:04 PM ISTThe four-day conference, held from 14 to 17 April, focused on key areas including operational preparedness, infrastructure, logistics, and human resources, along with an assessment of the current global security environment
17 April,2026 07:50 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentUnion Home Minister Amit Shah criticised the Opposition for attempting to block the Women’s Reservation Bill by fuelling a North-South divide. He asserted that delimitation would not reduce southern states’ representation and challenged the Opposition to support the bill without delay
17 April,2026 07:40 PM IST | IANSMembers of the Hindutva outfit gathered outside the district collector’s office and raised slogans condemning the incident
17 April,2026 07:01 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentThe deceased were identified as Jitendra Shelke (55) and his wife Anuradha (50), an official said, adding that their son sustained serious injuries in the accident
17 April,2026 05:28 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentSpeaking during a debate in the Lok Sabha, Gandhi argued that the bill does not genuinely focus on women’s reservation. He alleged that it is being presented under the guise of women’s empowerment while pursuing a different political objective
17 April,2026 04:53 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentGujarat High Court dismissed Asaram Ashram Trust’s plea in a land dispute, allowing the state to reclaim over 45,000 sq m in Ahmedabad, citing encroachment and repeated violations of allotment conditions
17 April,2026 04:43 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentElaborating on Tehran's rigid stance against incremental deals, the Deputy Foreign Minister said, "We are not accepting any temporary ceasefire." He maintained that the current wave of violence "should end here once and for all" rather than being merely paused
17 April,2026 04:37 PM IST | ANISpeaking at a press conference in Kolkata, CM Fadnavis questioned why the TMC was opposing the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of voter lists. He claimed that individuals whose names were removed for “valid reasons” had not raised objections
17 April,2026 04:30 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentSpeaking at a press conference, CM Fadnavis stated that the multinational company had taken the matter seriously and initiated necessary steps to support the investigation
17 April,2026 04:28 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentIndia’s Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan will undertake a two-day visit to Sri Lanka from April 19, marking the first-ever bilateral trip by an Indian Vice President to the country. He is scheduled to meet President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya to strengthen bilateral ties and regional cooperation
17 April,2026 03:56 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondentEuropean countries have expressed readiness to support mine-clearing and escort operations to secure shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, as global leaders prepare for a Paris summit led by the UK and France to discuss reopening the key trade route and ensuring maritime safety
17 April,2026 03:04 PM IST | Paris (France) | ANIThe Kerala Health Department has highlighted that the UV index is particularly severe between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m., making direct sun exposure during these hours especially dangerous
17 April,2026 02:50 PM IST | Thiruvananthapuram | mid-day online correspondentCongress leaders, including Mallu Ravi, accused the Centre of misleading Parliament over the Women’s Reservation Bill and objected to its linkage with the Delimitation Bill. The party has demanded an all-party meeting before voting, while leaders like Ujjwal Raman Singh and Imran Masood called for wider consultations, including a caste census
17 April,2026 02:50 PM IST | New Delhi [India] | mid-day online correspondentMaharashhtra's Minority Commission chief Pyare Khan accused Navneet Rana of fuelling communal tension over the Amravati exploitation case involving minors, demanding her expulsion as police continue investigating the disturbing incident
17 April,2026 02:33 PM IST | Amravati | mid-day online correspondentThe Supreme Court of India refused to grant interim protection to Pawan Khera in a case linked to allegations against Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma’s wife. The court directed him to seek anticipatory bail from a competent court in Assam while asking for an expeditious hearing of his plea
17 April,2026 02:23 PM IST | New Delhi [India] | PTIIn a special parliament session, PM Modi congratulated Harivansh Narayan Singh on his re-election as Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman for the third consecutive term. He said the re-election “shows deep trust of this house in you” and praised Harivansh for his simple, efficient, and disciplined working style
17 April,2026 02:09 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondentFSSAI has ordered strict nationwide checks to curb the illegal use of calcium carbide and other harmful substances for fruit ripening, directing authorities to intensify inspections and take legal action against violators to ensure consumer safety
17 April,2026 01:47 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondentOfficials stated that a property linked to Ashok Kharat in Sharanpur town was raided, where documents and electronic devices are currently under scrutiny
17 April,2026 01:35 PM IST | Nashik | mid-day online correspondentADVERTISEMENT
A sudden ceasefire in Lebanon is exposing rare and growing tensions between President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. While Netanyahu calls the truce a “historic opportunity,” he repeatedly emphasizes it came at Trump’s request — signaling possible pressure from Washington. At the same time, Trump has taken a firm stance, openly declaring that the U.S. is “prohibiting” Israel from continuing strikes. The result? A political and strategic squeeze on Netanyahu.
Arvind Kejriwal criticised repeated raids by the Enforcement Directorate on Aam Aadmi Party leaders, questioning how much ‘black money’ has been recovered. The ED conducted searches at multiple locations linked to Punjab minister Sanjeev Arora under FEMA, amid allegations of money laundering and political targeting by opposition leaders
17 April,2026 01:19 PM IST | New Delhi | IANSPakistan is preparing to host the next round of high-stakes talks between the United States and Iran aimed at ending the West Asia conflict. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and military leadership are actively engaged in diplomatic efforts, while tight security arrangements are being put in place in Islamabad
At least eight people were killed after a gas pipeline explosion triggered a massive fire at the Hattar Industrial Estate in Pakistan’s Haripur district. The blast, which also set nearby homes ablaze, left several women and children injured, while rescue teams continue operations
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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-
The ceremony also marked the beginning of Fire Service Week, to be observed from April 14 to April 20, aimed at raising awareness about fire safety and emergency preparedness
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