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BJP would have died of malnutrition if Bal Thackeray had not fed it: Uddhav

Speaking at a rally in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, the former Maharashtra Chief Minister took aim at the BJP following a remark by its leader Raosaheb Danve, who had said that "every political party has eaten out of our plate", implying that all parties had received help from the BJP at some point

10 January,2026 11:26 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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Syrian security forces deploy in Aleppo after clashes with Kurdish fighters

Syrian security forces entered Aleppo’s Kurdish-majority Sheikh Maqsoud neighbourhood on Saturday after five days of clashes with Kurdish fighters that killed at least 22 people and displaced over 1.4 lakh residents. Gunfire was reported as clearing operations continued

10 January,2026 06:59 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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Male sambar deer rescued from 40-ft-deep well in Maharashtra’s Alame village

An adult male sambar deer was rescued from a 40-foot-deep water-filled well in Alame village, Maharashtra, in a joint operation by Wildlife SOS and the forest department. The deer was unharmed and released back into a safe habitat

10 January,2026 06:26 PM IST | Ranjeet Jadhav
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Final preparations underway for NASA’s first crewed Artemis II Moon mission

NASA is set to roll out the SLS rocket and Orion spacecraft to Launch Pad 39B for final integration and testing ahead of Artemis II, the first crewed Moon mission. The 10-day test flight will see astronauts orbit the Moon, marking a major step in NASA’s Artemis programme

10 January,2026 06:02 PM IST
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US Vice-President urges Europe to take Greenland seriously

Asked about a message for Europe amid pushback to the idea that Greenland “could be for sale”, JD Vance said the administration would continue to raise the matter through diplomacy. “We’ll — we’ll continue to deliver some of these messages in private, some of them in public,” he stated

10 January,2026 04:54 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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Six people injured as aircraft makes crash landing near Odisha's Rourkela

A small private aircraft carrying six people made a crash landing near Rourkela on Saturday, leaving all on board with minor injuries. Rescue teams reached the site immediately, and the passengers, including two crew members, were shifted to a hospital for treatment

10 January,2026 04:36 PM IST | PTI
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Trump warns US must act on Greenland to counter Russia, China influence

US President Donald Trump on Friday reiterated that America must take action on Greenland to prevent Russia and China from gaining influence. He said he prefers to reach a deal the easy way but is ready to act the hard way if necessary

10 January,2026 04:25 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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Iran records 116 protests across 22 provinces, reveals report

Earlier, the Institute for the Study of War (ISW), a policy research organisation, said the Iranian regime had sustained a nationwide internet shutdown in an attempt to curb the protests, though demonstrations have continued despite the restrictions

10 January,2026 03:41 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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Ajit Pawar, Supriya Sule share stage to release joint manifesto for Pune

In a development that has reshaped the political landscape of Maharashtra, the two factions of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) officially signalled a “truce for Pune” on Saturday

10 January,2026 01:51 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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Trump repeats India-Pak conflict claim, criticises Obama over Nobel

US President Donald Trump has once again claimed credit for stopping a conflict between India and Pakistan and said he is more deserving of the Nobel Peace Prize than former president Barack Obama

10 January,2026 01:24 PM IST | PTI
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Gaza hit by Israeli strikes as Trump readies peace board

Health officials and family members said at least one child was among the dead in northern Gaza following several strikes there as well as east of Gaza City

10 January,2026 01:22 PM IST | Agencies
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EAM Jaishankar pays tributes to Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar at UNESCO Headquarter

He also held conversations with the members of India - France Parliamentary Friendship Group and parliamentary friends of India and held discussions on contemporary global developments

10 January,2026 01:21 PM IST | ANI
Delhi tops PM10, second worst for PM2.5 in 2025: Report

Delhi tops PM10, second worst for PM2.5 in 2025: Report

The capital exceeded the PM10 standard on 285 days during the year, the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA) said in its analysis.

10 January,2026 09:53 AM IST | New Delhi | PTI
Chhattisgarh: 63 Maoists surrender under rehabilitation policy

Chhattisgarh: 63 Maoists surrender under rehabilitation policy

The cadres, including 18 women, turned themselves in before senior police and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) officials here under the ‘Poona Margem’ (from rehabilitation to social reintegration) initiative, Dantewada Superintendent of Police Gaurav Rai said

10 January,2026 09:08 AM IST | Dantewada | Agencies
India exports to China surge 33 per cent amid shifting global trade patterns

India exports to China surge 33 per cent amid shifting global trade patterns

The data is signalling a structural shift in the bilateral trade relationship. The export increase was driven by products such as oil meals, marine products, telecom instruments and spices, the data showed

10 January,2026 09:04 AM IST | New Delhi | Agencies
I-PAC raid: ED moves court, demands CBI probe against Mamata Banerjee

I-PAC raid: ED moves court, demands CBI probe against Mamata Banerjee

The Enforcement Directorate has approached the Calcutta High Court seeking a CBI probe against West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, alleging illegal interference and removal of incriminating documents during raids at I-PAC director Pratik Jain’s residence

09 January,2026 10:41 PM IST | Kolkata | mid-day online correspondent
Leopard spotted at Durg Tekdi in Nigdi; public entry restricted

Leopard spotted at Durg Tekdi in Nigdi; public entry restricted

According to an official communication from the Forest Range Officer, Bhosari Division, the leopard was spotted on January 8, 2026, in forested patches around Durg Tekdi and nearby areas of the Pimpri-Chinchwad MIDC

09 January,2026 10:15 PM IST | Pune | Archana Dahiwal
Gadchiroli Police arrest suspect involved in repeated theft attempts at bank

Gadchiroli Police arrest suspect involved in repeated theft attempts at bank

According to the police, the first incident took place on the night of December 16, 2025, when an unknown person entered the bank's Etapalli branch through a window

09 January,2026 07:26 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Renowned environmental scientist Dr Madhav Gadgil passes away at 83 in Pune

Renowned environmental scientist Dr Madhav Gadgil passes away at 83 in Pune

Widely regarded as one of India’s foremost ecologists, Dr Gadgil played a pivotal role in shaping the country’s environmental policies. He was instrumental in the formulation of the Biological Diversity Act, 2002

09 January,2026 06:54 PM IST | Pune | Archana Dahiwal
Stone pelting on Shiv Sena candidates in Pune; won't get scared, says Shinde

Stone pelting on Shiv Sena candidates in Pune; won't get scared, says Shinde

Eknath Shinde’s party colleague Pramod Nana Bhangire alleged that stones were thrown at him and fellow candidate Sarika Pawar late on Wednesday evening in Kale Padal area of Hadapsar. Both are contesting from Ward No. 41

09 January,2026 06:38 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Modi on two-day Gujarat visit from Saturday; to meet German Chancellor on Jan 12

Modi on two-day Gujarat visit from Saturday; to meet German Chancellor on Jan 12

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Gujarat from January 10 to 12, 2026, beginning with Omkar Mantra chanting and a drone show at the Somnath temple. His schedule includes religious events, the Somnath Swabhiman Parv, Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference in Rajkot, metro inauguration in Ahmedabad, and bilateral meetings with German Chancellor

09 January,2026 04:42 PM IST | New Delhi | IANS
Trump exposes Rubio’s private note

    Trump exposes Rubio’s private note

    On January 9, 2026, President Donald Trump held a massive meeting with 17 oil executives to discuss the takeover of the Venezuelan oil sector. But the policy wasn't the headline. In a moment that has gone viral, Trump blindsided Secretary of State Marco Rubio by reading a private, handwritten note aloud to the press. If that wasn't enough, Trump then paused the high-stakes discussion to walk to the window and admire the view, leaving the CEOs of Exxon and Chevron in total silence.

    11 January,2026 12:00 AM IST
    Donald Trump promises oil executives ‘total safety’ for investing in Venezuela

    Donald Trump promises oil executives ‘total safety’ for investing in Venezuela

    At least 100 Billion Dollars will be invested by BIG OIL, all of whom I will be meeting with today at The White House,' Trump said Friday in a pre-dawn social media post

    10 January,2026 01:20 PM IST | Washington | AP

    "Will not allow China's hand to reach into Taiwan": President Lai Ching-te

    Focus Taiwan said that the Taiwanese President said that as commander-in-chief of the armed forces, he was pledging to protect the country and safeguard the lives and property of all citizens

    10 January,2026 01:18 PM IST | Taipei | ANI

    Donald Trump proposes one-year 10 per cent cap on credit card interest

    In a post on Truth Social, which was shared on X by The White House, Trump criticized credit card companies for charging interest rates ranging from 20 per cent to 30 per cent or higher, arguing that such rates have placed an undue financial burden on Americans

    10 January,2026 09:40 AM IST | Washington | ANI
    Strictest punishment for blast perpetrators; will send message to world: Shah

    Strictest punishment for blast perpetrators; will send message to world: Shah

    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 correspondent

    CM opens Pune double-deck flyover

    Move to ease traffic congestion near Pune University, along Ganeshkhind Road

    20 August,2025 10:17 PM IST | Pune | Archana Dahiwal

    Happy Krishna Janmashtami: Messages and Wishes to share with family

    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-

    05 August,2025 11:36 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
    Shut up, it’s getting awkward now!

    Shut up, it’s getting awkward now!

    We on social media love having an opinion on every little burning issue. But maybe, we shouldn’t. Sometimes, it’s more prudent, and responsible, to stay quiet

    09 January,2026 07:34 AM IST | Mumbai | Aastha Atray Banan
    07 January,2026 07:52 AM IST | Mumbai | Mayank Shekhar
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