The situation worsened significantly, with visibility dropping to zero in many locations on Monday night. This severely disrupted road, rail, and air traffic, causing delays and safety risks for commuters
30 December,2025 01:04 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentPresident Donald Trump claimed the US struck a South American facility allegedly linked to drug-carrying boats, though no official details were provided. The president, who called radio host John Catsimatidis during a program on WABC radio, was discussing US strikes on alleged drug-carrying boats in the Caribbean Sea and eastern Pacific Ocean
30 December,2025 12:06 PM IST | APSaudi Arabia said it bombed Yemen’s Mukalla port after a weapons shipment allegedly meant for separatist forces arrived from the UAE, marking a fresh escalation in regional tensions. The attack signals a new escalation in tensions between the kingdom and the Southern Transitional Council, which is backed by the Emirates
30 December,2025 12:06 PM IST | APBangladesh interim Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus paid tribute to former prime minister Khaleda Zia, saying the nation has lost a ‘great guardian’ whose role in restoring democracy will be remembered forever. Zia, the longtime chief of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) and a three-time prime minister, died at around 6 am local time
30 December,2025 11:13 AM IST | PTIPrime Minister Narendra Modi expressed grief over the death of former Bangladesh Prime Minister Khaleda Zia, recalling her contributions to her country and bilateral relations with India. In a post on X, PM Modi wrote, “Deeply saddened to learn about the passing away of former Prime Minister and BNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia in Dhaka
30 December,2025 11:07 AM IST | IANSAn Air India Express pilot accused of assaulting a passenger at Delhi’s IGI Airport was arrested and later released on bail, Delhi Police said. During the probe, after registering the case, the police collected relevant CCTV footage and recorded the statements
30 December,2025 10:20 AM IST | ANIUS President Donald Trump again claimed he helped end the India-Pakistan conflict while speaking during a bilateral meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. He said he stopped the war between Armenia and Azerbaijan, threatening the countries with tariffs, as well as other conflicts, but is not given credit for it
30 December,2025 10:19 AM IST | PTIIn a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) affirmed the UAE's solidarity with the President of the Russian Federation, as well as with the government and people of Russia
30 December,2025 09:25 AM IST | ANICaptain Virendra Sejwal appeared before the investigating officer and cooperated with the probe, police said, adding that his replies were being examined in light of the available evidence
30 December,2025 09:23 AM IST | PTIThis was the first meeting between Trump and Netanyahu in nearly two months. Trump had earlier visited Israel in October during the period when a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas was announced alongside the release of hostages
30 December,2025 09:18 AM IST | ANIPresident Herzog's office soon contradicted Trump's statement. In a clarification cited by CNN, the office said, "There has been no conversation between President Herzog and President Trump since the pardon request was submitted"
30 December,2025 09:13 AM IST | ANIWhile he said he does not believe Iran has expanded its nuclear capabilities, he repeated that the country "may be behaving badly," without giving specific details
30 December,2025 09:06 AM IST | ANIThe sudden surge in nominations came just a day before the December 30 deadline for filing papers. Officials noted that only 49 nominations had been received till December 28, indicating a last-minute rush by political parties and candidates to enter the electoral fray
30 December,2025 08:16 AM IST | Pune | mid-day online correspondentPolice have announced a reward of Rs 25,000 for the only absconding accused, a resident of Nepal, and said they have sent a team to the neighbouring country, while five others, including two juveniles, have been apprehended
30 December,2025 07:10 AM IST | Dehradun | AgenciesThe LRGR 120 has been designed by the Armament Research and Development Establishment (ARDE), in collaboration with the High Energy Materials Research Laboratory (HEMRL)
29 December,2025 10:07 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondentThe white metal had closed at Rs 2,36,350 per kg on December 26. So far this year, silver has delivered exceptional returns, rising 167.55 per cent or Rs 1,50,300 from Rs 89,700 per kg recorded on December 31, 2024
29 December,2025 09:00 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondentIn an official statement issued on Monday, the directorate clarified, "No directions have been issued by the Directorate of Education concerning the assignment of specific duties to teachers"
29 December,2025 08:45 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondentAmid outcry from activists, the top court kept in abeyance its November 20 directions that accepted a uniform definition of the Aravalli hills and ranges and imposed a ban on granting fresh mining leases across areas in Delhi, Haryana, Rajasthan, and Gujarat until expert reports are submitted
29 December,2025 08:14 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondentHighlighting the importance of the Ol Chiki script for the Santal community, the President said the script, created by Pandit Raghunath Murmu in 1925, has become a powerful symbol of Santal identity
29 December,2025 07:15 PM IST | Jamshedpur | mid-day online correspondentWhile New Year’s Day is a federal holiday in the United States, it is not a gazetted national holiday in India. Instead, the Indian government classifies January 1 as a Restricted Holiday (RH)
29 December,2025 07:12 PM IST | | mid-day online correspondentUnion Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurated the Jyoti–Bishnu Antarjatik Kala Mandir in Guwahati, the largest auditorium in the Northeast. Built at a cost of Rs 291 crore, the cultural complex aims to boost large-scale events and cultural tourism in Assam
29 December,2025 06:43 PM IST | Guwahati | mid-day online correspondentADVERTISEMENT
A lunch with Benjamin Netanyahu turned into a geopolitical flashpoint after a hot-mic caught Trump venting about “not getting credit” for his role in Gaza diplomacy. This viral moment, now circulating across major networks, reveals Trump reflecting on years of behind-the-scenes mediation from the Middle East to India-Pakistan tensions and even hinting at Nobel-level recognition. As reporters stepped in, the president abruptly shifted tone, redirecting attention to the positivity of his sit-down with Netanyahu. But the clip had already reshaped the narrative. WATCH
According to a statement issued by the BNP, Khaleda Zia passed away at around 6 am at Evercare Hospital in Dhaka, where she had been undergoing treatment for more than a month
30 December,2025 08:58 AM IST | Dhaka | IANSWhile other species in the group could reach 4 metres in length and up to 400 kg, this teenage specimen would have been about a metre long, weighing about 6 kg
According to the statement issued by the Mexican Navy, which oversees the Interoceanic Corridor of the Isthmus of Tehuantepec, the train on Line Z was carrying around 250 passengers at the time of the accident
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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-
Now that India is the world’s fourth-largest economy, we can soon start hoping for running water in this city
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