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"Caste-based discrimination should not exist": Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis

Speaking at the event organised by the Chitpavan Brahmin community, CM Fadnavis lauded the community's historic contributions to social reform and national development

02 June,2025 10:30 AM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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Mid-Day Top News: Father’s justice fight over son’s alleged death at Vasai

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

02 June,2025 10:09 AM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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Ahilyabai's thoughts more important than statues: Nitin Gadkari

Stressing that he was not against erecting statues and changing the names of cities, the BJP MP on Sunday highlighted the importance of Holkar's vision

02 June,2025 10:06 AM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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BJP MP Alok Sharma raises issue of 'love jihad' in Bhopal

Last month, Madhya Pradesh Minister Vishvas Sarang raised the issue of 'love jihad' in the state, after the main accused in an alleged rape and blackmailing case in Bhopal was shot in leg by police

02 June,2025 09:53 AM IST | ANI
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'Gandhi's principles more relevant today amid cross-border terrorism'

Former minister and author M J Akbar reflected upon the "first known instance of terrorism as state policy" by Pakistan in October 1947 when 5,000 terrorists were sent to Kashmir.

02 June,2025 08:36 AM IST | PTI
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One dead, 11 injured after dozens of shots fired in North Carolina, say official

No arrests have been made, but authorities said there was more than one shooter when the gunfire erupted about 12:45 am Sunday in the city of Hickory, the Catawba County Sheriff's Office said

02 June,2025 08:33 AM IST | AP
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1 officer killed, 1 wounded and another man dead in Los Angeles County shooting

When the officers arrived to the scene Saturday night, they were "met by gunfire," and at least one officer returned fire, Los Angeles Sheriff Robert Luna said

02 June,2025 08:30 AM IST | AP
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6 injured, possibly with burns, in a Colorado attack

The suspect, identified as 45-year-old Mohamed Sabry Soliman, yelled "Free Palestine" and used a makeshift flamethrower in the attack, said Mark Michalek, the special agent in charge of the Denver field office. Soliman was taken into custody

02 June,2025 08:28 AM IST | AP
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Shiv Sena MP Shrikant Shinde leads all-party delegation in Liberia

MP Shinde said India is now the first country to globally promote peace through parliamentary outreach focused on fighting terrorism

02 June,2025 08:24 AM IST | ANI
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Two Russian bridges collapsed following explosions

In one of the incidents, seven people were killed and dozens were injured.

02 June,2025 08:21 AM IST | Agencies
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Indians in Shanghai celebrate Rabindranath Tagore’s 164th birth anniversary

Consul General to China, Pratik Mathur, spoke of the abiding relevance of Tagore’s words and vision. The vibrant cultural event also served as a moment of solemn tribute to the victims of the recent Pahalgam terror attack

02 June,2025 08:19 AM IST | Agencies
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France: Two deaths, 559 arrests mar Champions League win celebrations

The fatalities marred what started as a night of exuberance after PSG clinched its first — and long-awaited — Champions League title, in a 5-0 win over Inter Milan

02 June,2025 08:17 AM IST | Agencies
GST collection rises to 16.4 per cent to cross Rs 2 lakh crore in May

GST collection rises to 16.4 per cent to cross Rs 2 lakh crore in May

In May, gross revenues from domestic transactions rose 13.7 per cent to about Rs 1.50 lakh crore, while GST revenue from imports grew 25.2 per cent to Rs 51,266 crore

02 June,2025 08:08 AM IST | New Delhi | Agencies
Rains tigger floods, landslides in Northeast; rescue ops on

Rains tigger floods, landslides in Northeast; rescue ops on

Over 78,000 people affected in more than 15 districts in Assam; 7000 taking shelter in relief camps; as many as 175 villages under 20 revenue circles in 12 districts of the state have been affected in the first spell of floods in the state

02 June,2025 08:04 AM IST | Guwahati | Agencies
Simhastha Kumbh Mela to begin in Nashik-Trimbakeshwar on Oct 31 next year

Simhastha Kumbh Mela to begin in Nashik-Trimbakeshwar on Oct 31 next year

The much-awaited dates were announced at a meeting of sadhus and mahants in Nashik chaired by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, who said the world would be awestruck by the scale of arrangements to be made for the magnificent congregation

02 June,2025 01:19 AM IST | Nashik | PTI
Nashik Kumbh Mela schedule out but suspense over guardian minister remains

Nashik Kumbh Mela schedule out but suspense over guardian minister remains

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis maintained ambiguity over the appointment of Nashik’s guardian minister for the 2026–27 Kumbh Mela, indicating unresolved differences among the Mahayuti allies. He further stated Kumbh Mantri Girish Mahajan, along with ministers Dada Bhuse, Chhagan Bhujbal and Narhari Zirwal, is handling preparations

02 June,2025 12:12 AM IST | Nashik | mid-day online correspondent
Hundreds of BJP workers killed under Mamata's rule, alleges Amit Shah

Hundreds of BJP workers killed under Mamata's rule, alleges Amit Shah

Addressing the BJP workers in Kolkata, the Union Home Minister alleged that the Chief Minister had turned West Bengal into 'a land of infiltration and atrocities on women'. He also accused the state government of denying land for fencing the international border with Bangladesh

01 June,2025 06:51 PM IST | Kolkata | mid-day online correspondent
Amit Shah inaugurates new Central Forensic Science Laboratory in Kolkata

Amit Shah inaugurates new Central Forensic Science Laboratory in Kolkata

In his address after the inauguration, the Union Home Minister said that the Indian government is creating a 'secure, transparent and evidence-based criminal justice system'

01 June,2025 06:47 PM IST | Kolkata | mid-day online correspondent
186 trainees graduate at Indian Naval Academy’s spring term Passing Out Parade

186 trainees graduate at Indian Naval Academy’s spring term Passing Out Parade

Cadets from four friendly foreign countries were also among the pass-outs. The importance of integrating foreign cadets was emphasised as a means strengthen international naval cooperation and showcase India’s naval training excellence on the global stage

01 June,2025 06:26 PM IST | Ezhimala | mid-day online correspondent
Days after getting bail, Gujarat Minister's son arrested in fresh MGNREGA case

Days after getting bail, Gujarat Minister's son arrested in fresh MGNREGA case

Balvant Khabad, son of Gujarat Minister of State for Panchayat and Agriculture Bachubhai Khabad, was arrested on Sunday in connection with a fresh case linked to MGNREGA works, just days after he and his brother Kiran were granted bail on May 29 in an earlier FIR

01 June,2025 06:06 PM IST | Dahod | mid-day online correspondent
AIMIM Chief Owaisi Calls Pakistan ‘Epicentre of Takfirism’, Demands FATF Grey Li

AIMIM Chief Owaisi Calls Pakistan ‘Epicentre of Takfirism’, Demands FATF Grey Li

All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) chief and MP Asaduddin Owaisi, who is part of an all-party delegation to Algeria while addressing the Algerian media, members of think tanks and the Indian diaspora, Owaisi said that there is no ideological difference between the terrorist groups in Pakistan and Daesh and Al-Qaeda

01 June,2025 05:57 PM IST | Algiers (Algeria) | ANI
Priyanka Chaturvedi slams Pak, exposes Chinese radar failure in anti-terror ops

    Priyanka Chaturvedi slams Pak, exposes Chinese radar failure in anti-terror ops

    Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Priyanka Chaturvedi slammed Pakistan and exposed the failure of Chinese weaponry during her statement. She said that the Indian armed forces killed over 100 terrorists, which she believes the world should acknowledge and appreciate. She also mentioned that the forces jammed the Chinese radar system that Pakistan was relying on, revealing the weaknesses in the advanced weapons and propaganda being promoted.

    02 June,2025 10:27 AM IST
    China accuses US of adopting cold war mentality

    China accuses US of adopting cold war mentality

    The foreign ministry also accused the US of inciting confrontation in the region. “No country in the world deserves to be called a hegemonic power other than the US itself,” it said

    02 June,2025 08:16 AM IST | Beijing | Agencies

    At least 31 Palestinians killed while heading to Gaza aid hub

    The matter is still under review.” The foundation said in a statement that it delivered aid “without incident” early on Sunday and has denied previous accounts of chaos and gunfire around its sites, which are in Israeli military zones where access is limited

    02 June,2025 08:11 AM IST | Rafah | Agencies

    Colombia withdraws condolence note to Pakistan after India explains cross-border

    Congress MP Shashi Tharoor, leading an all-party delegation to the South American country, confirmed Bogota’s withdrawal of the controversial statement after meeting Vice Foreign Minister Rosa Yolanda Villavicencio. In the last two days, the nine-member delegation held a series of meetings with Columbia’s senior political brass

    01 June,2025 10:04 AM IST | Bogota | Agencies
    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
    Homebound is Sholay 2.0

    Homebound is Sholay 2.0

    Neeraj Ghaywan’s Homebound is a powerful, deeply moving film headlined by hot young Bollywood stars, Ishaan Khatter, Vishal Jethwa and Janhvi Kapoor. An ode to friendship, it also offers a sharp commentary on the discrimination against ‘low’ castes and minorities

    01 June,2025 09:26 AM IST | Mumbai | Meenakshi Shedde
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