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Ahmedabad plane crash: 99 victims identified through DNA, 64 bodies handed over

Four days after the horrific Ahmedabad plane crash which claimed 274 lives, 99 victims have so far been identified through DNA matching and 64 bodies. It has also been reported that authorities are carrying out DNA tests to establish the identity of the victims, as many bodies were charred beyond recognition or damaged.

16 June,2025 05:27 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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Embassy monitoring situation engaging Indian students to ensure safety: MEA

The Ministry of External Affairs' (MEA) statement said, "The Indian Embassy in Tehran is continuously monitoring the security situation and engaging Indian students in Iran to ensure their safety"

16 June,2025 05:13 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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Fire in Daund-Pune shuttle train; no injuries reported

A minor fire broke out in the lavatory of the moving Daund-Pune shuttle train on Monday morning, causing panic among passengers, police said. The blaze was quickly doused and no one was injured in the incident which occurred near Yevat in Pune district at around 8 am, an official from Daund railway police station said.

16 June,2025 05:00 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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Air India Crash: 99 identified, 64 bodies released as DNA matching continues

The tragic Air India plane crash that killed 270 people, 99 victims have been identified using DNA, and 64 bodies released to their families. Officials at Ahmedabad Civil Hospital confirmed they collected samples from 250 victims, including those on the plane and people on the ground, for identification

16 June,2025 04:26 PM IST | PTI
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Mallikarjun Kharge alleges cuts in MGNREGA; calls it 'constitutional crime'

The Congress President shared a media report on X claiming that for the first time, the government has capped spending under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS) at 60 per cent of its annual allocation for the initial half of financial year 2025-26

16 June,2025 04:23 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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Jaipur school undergoes bomb threat search

The Palace School, a private institution in Jaipur, was thoroughly searched by authorities after its management received a bomb threat via email and promptly alerted local police

16 June,2025 04:23 PM IST | PTI
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Trump directs ICE to expand deportations in Democratic-run cities, undeterred by

The Trump administration has directed immigration officers to pause arrests at farms, restaurants and hotels, after Trump expressed alarm about the impact aggressive enforcement is having on those industries, according to a US official familiar with the matter who spoke only on the condition of anonymity

16 June,2025 04:11 PM IST | AP
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PM Modi holds delegation-level talks with Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides

PM Modi was awarded the Grand Cross of the Order of Makarios III - the highest honour in Cyprus, by President Nikos Christodoulides at the Presidential Palace in Nicosia on Monday

16 June,2025 03:18 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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Ahmedabad plane crash: SDRF ASP praises his teams’ valiant efforts amid the plan

The horrifying Ahmedabad plane crash on June 12, 2025 was a tragedy that shook the world. With the incident taking over 260 lives and leaving several injured. Among the many teams responding to the tragedy, the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) played a crucial role in recovering the deceased

16 June,2025 02:37 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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Delhi-bound Air India flight returns to Hong Kong pilot suspects technical issue

A Delhi-bound Air India bound flight from Hong Kong returned to its airport of origin on Monday after the pilot in command suspected a technical issue, according to sources. The flight has landed safely in Hong Kong

16 June,2025 01:54 PM IST | PTI
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PIO man dies after assault by Aussie cops

Gaurav Kundi, 42, from Modbury North in Adelaide, died on Thursday after he was hospitalised for an “unrecoverable” brain injury.

16 June,2025 01:40 PM IST | Agencies
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Lufthansa Hyderabad-bound flight diverted back to Frankfurt over bomb threat

A Frankfurt-Hyderabad flight of Lufthansa was diverted back to its origin airport on Sunday due to a "bomb threat", the airline has said. The airline spokesperson, in a statement, said the passengers, who were provided with accommodation in Frankfurt, will be continuing their journey to Hyderabad on Monday.

16 June,2025 12:47 PM IST | PTI

"My New Journey": Amitabh Kant resigns as G20 sherpa

Amitabh Kant, a retired 1980-batch Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of Kerala cadre, who managed diverse assignments during his 45 years in government service, has resigned as G20 Sherpa. He was appointed as India's G20 Sherpa in July 2022, months before India assumed the G20 Presidency.

16 June,2025 11:51 AM IST | New Delhi | PTI
Uttar Pradesh: Light rain, gusty winds bring respite from scorching heat in Ayod

Uttar Pradesh: Light rain, gusty winds bring respite from scorching heat in Ayod

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a severe thunderstorm and strong wind alert for the national capital, warning residents to stay indoors

16 June,2025 09:55 AM IST | Uttar Pradesh | ANI
Planning to name metro station after Field Marshal KM Cariappa, will decide soon

Planning to name metro station after Field Marshal KM Cariappa, will decide soon

The Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar hailed the contributions of MLAs, MPs, and ministers of the Congress government to put "Kalyana" Karnataka on the path to progress

16 June,2025 09:45 AM IST | Bengaluru | ANI
Maoism will be wiped out by March 31, 2026: Union Home Minister Amit Shah

Maoism will be wiped out by March 31, 2026: Union Home Minister Amit Shah

Shah also said that India will be a global leader by 2047, with Uttar Pradesh playing a crucial role. The home minister distributed appointment letters to 60,244 candidates selected in the largest police recruitment examination ever conducted in Lucknow

16 June,2025 09:22 AM IST | Lucknow | Agencies
Chopper with seven on board crashes in Kedarnath, all killed

Chopper with seven on board crashes in Kedarnath, all killed

Rudraprayag District Disaster Management Officer Nandan Singh Rajwar said that zero visibility caused by bad weather apparently led the helicopter, operated by private firm Aryan Aviation Pvt Ltd, to crash between Gaurikund and Trijuginarayan in Kedarghati and catch fire

16 June,2025 09:11 AM IST | Rudraprayag | Agencies
Four dead, 51 injured as bridge on Indrayani river collapses in Pune district

Four dead, 51 injured as bridge on Indrayani river collapses in Pune district

Union Home Minister Amit Shah spoke to Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and enquired about the situation on the ground following the collapse of the bridge

16 June,2025 12:10 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
MEA must establish coordinated evacuation for Indian students: Congress

MEA must establish coordinated evacuation for Indian students: Congress

The Congress' assertion came after Indians in Iran were on Sunday asked not to panic, exercise due caution and maintain contact with the Embassy of India in Tehran through its social media accounts in view of the current situation in the country following the launch of strikes by Israel

15 June,2025 11:06 PM IST | New Delhi | PTI
Adani's Haifa port unaffected by Iranian missile strike: Sources

Adani's Haifa port unaffected by Iranian missile strike: Sources

Late on Saturday night, Iran targeted Israel's Haifa port and a nearby oil refinery in response to Tel Avi's attack on Iranian nuclear and other targets earlier this week

15 June,2025 10:55 PM IST | Jerusalem | PTI
DNA tests identify 47 victims including ex-CM; 24 bodies handed over to kin

DNA tests identify 47 victims including ex-CM; 24 bodies handed over to kin

Former CM Vijay Rupani was among the 242 passengers and crew members on board the London-bound Air India flight AI-171 that crashed on Thursday. The Gujarat government has announced a state mourning for Rupani on Monday. A funeral procession will be held in Rajkot in the evening

15 June,2025 10:41 PM IST | Ahmedabad | PTI
 Israel-Iran War: Iran missiles hit near US Embassy Tel Aviv

    Israel-Iran War: Iran missiles hit near US Embassy Tel Aviv

    Tensions in West Asia escalated as Iran launched fresh missile attacks on Israel early Monday morning. Missiles struck key Israeli cities, including Tel Aviv and Haifa, just before dawn. Adding to the alarm, US Ambassador Huckabee confirmed that one of the missiles landed near the US Embassy in Tel Aviv.Scenes of shattered glass could be seen on the streets near the embassy building. In response to the escalating situation, the US Embassy and Consulate in Israel will remain closed until further notice.

    16 June,2025 05:12 PM IST
    Iran launches fresh missile barrage on Israel; at least 3 killed

    Iran launches fresh missile barrage on Israel; at least 3 killed

    Iran launched a new wave of missile attacks on Israel early Monday. Iran announced it had launched some 100 missiles and vowed further retaliation for the surprise attack on its nuclear programme and military leadership that Israel began last Friday.

    16 June,2025 11:05 AM IST | Tel Aviv | AP

    Trump rejects Israel's plan to kill Iran's Supreme leader Khamenei

    Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Sunday morning (local time) that there are "so many false reports of conversations that never happened and I'm not going to get into that". A spokesperson for Netanyahu told CNN that the reports of Trump rejecting an Israeli plan are "FAKE"

    16 June,2025 09:49 AM IST | Washington | ANI

    Israel and Iran trade strikes for a third day and threaten more to come

    In an indication of how far Israel was seemingly prepared to go, a US official told The Associated Press that President Donald Trump nixed an Israeli plan to kill Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who has the final say on all major policies, serves as commander-in-chief of the armed forces and controls the powerful Revolutionary Guard

    16 June,2025 09:49 AM IST | Dubai | 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
    Of fathers, sons, and inner worlds

    Of fathers, sons, and inner worlds

    A groundbreaking book traces Indian men’s uneasy ties with the home, through figures like Ambedkar, Gandhi, and Premchand

    15 June,2025 07:17 AM IST | Mumbai | Sumedha Raikar Mhatre
    15 June,2025 06:58 AM IST | Mumbai | Rahul da Cunha
    15 June,2025 06:56 AM IST | Mumbai | Dr Mazda Turel
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