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Former Indian Army chief slams critics, says 'war is not romantic nor a movie'

Speaking at an event in Pune, General Manoj Naravane said if ordered, he would go to war, but diplomacy would be his first choice. "For those who have lost their loved ones, that trauma will be carried through generations. There's also something called PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder)," he said

29 May,2025 10:25 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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Two-member women's team of Indian Navy returns after sailing around the globe

Addressing a flag-in ceremony in Goa for the Indian Naval Sailing Vessel (INSV) Tarini, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh hailed the courage, endurance, and accomplishments of two Indian Navy officers—Lieutenant Commanders Dilna K and Roopa A—who returned after successfully completing Navika Sagar Parikrama-II

29 May,2025 09:54 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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Two killed, 11 injured after two buses crash in Latur 

Two buses belonging to travel agencies were involved in the accident and the cleaner of one of the buses and a passenger died in the incident. The impact caused one of the buses to overturn, injuring 11 passengers from both vehicles, a police official said

29 May,2025 08:49 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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Two injured as car driven by 14-year-old boy rams into motorbikes

The police arrested the boy's father for allowing the minor to drive the four-wheeler and registered a case against him under the Motor Vehicles Act, an official said

29 May,2025 08:37 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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Human Rights Watch accuses Burkina Faso forces of killing 100 civilians

The landlocked nation of 23 million people has symbolised the security crisis in the arid Sahel region, south of the Sahara, in recent years. It has been shaken by violence from extremist groups linked to Al-Qaeda and the Islamic State group, and the governments fighting them

29 May,2025 08:02 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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No funds diverted from other departments for Ladki Bahin, clarifies CM

He said the allocation for the scheme was made through the Tribal Affairs and Social Justice Departments in resonance with budgetary guidelines. The ‘Ladki Bahin’ scheme provides Rs 1,500 to women belonging to weaker sections of society

29 May,2025 06:45 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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PM Modi calls Pahalgam attack an assault on India’s soul, praises Sikkim

After the success of Operation Sindoor, Indian PM Modi on Thursday said the Pahalgam terror strike last month was an attack on the soul and unity of India. He further said that Operation Sindoor was a "decisive response" to terrorists. PM Modi also praises Sikkim's culture and thier rich biodiversity

29 May,2025 04:21 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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Latur witnesses highest rainfall in 25 years: Official

On Tuesday, Latur city received 125 mm of rainfall within three hours, the highest in the last 25 years, said Dr Babasaheb Thombre, dean of the government-run College of Agriculture in Latur where they regularly measure the seasonal downpour

29 May,2025 04:13 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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Clip of Latur doctor telling colleague to 'kill' Covid patient in 2021 surfaces

The clip of the purported conversation surfaced on social media earlier this month. The woman's husband said hearing the same disturbing remarks of the doctor again deeply hurt him, following which he approached the police to file a complaint

29 May,2025 03:21 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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India-Iran mark 75 years of diplomatic ties

External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar and his Iranian counterpart Seyed Abbas Araghchi reviewed the entire spectrum of bilateral ties, including cooperation in trade and economic affairs, agriculture, healthcare, cultural exchanges, connectivity, and people-to-people ties

29 May,2025 02:42 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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Cong claims special Parliament session being considered on Emergency anniversary

Congress general secretary-in-charge communications Jairam Ramesh said that at a time when the BJP should be targeting Pakistan and terrorists, it is only interested in attacking the Congress

29 May,2025 02:42 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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"Could have done more, but exercised restraint": Rajnath Singh on Op Sindoor

During an event in the national capital, Singh asserted that the individuals residing in Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir (PoK) are integral to India, and one day, they will undoubtedly reintegrate into the Indian mainstream

29 May,2025 02:18 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
Rajasthan state government employee held for spying for Pakistan

Rajasthan state government employee held for spying for Pakistan

A Rajasthan state government employee, Shakur Khan, was arrested in Jaisalmer for allegedly spying for Pakistan after intelligence discovered suspicious phone numbers linked to the country on his device

29 May,2025 02:18 PM IST | Jaipur | PTI
Indian all-party team in Italy reaffirms tough anti-terror stance

Indian all-party team in Italy reaffirms tough anti-terror stance

The delegation also interacted with the Italian news agencies, journalists and strategic experts, explaining then about India’s response to cross border terrorism, asserting on ‘Operation Sindoor.’ They also emphasised on the government's zero tolerance approach to terrorism

29 May,2025 02:06 PM IST | Rome, Italy | mid-day online correspondent
'94 percent of girls in state confident about challenging menstruation myths'

'94 percent of girls in state confident about challenging menstruation myths'

Maharashtra is witnessing a cultural shift wherein young minds of all genders feel bold enough to break the silence and confront taboos that have silenced generations of women in India, the survey stated

29 May,2025 01:57 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
UP: Man sentenced to 20-year imprisonment in rape case

UP: Man sentenced to 20-year imprisonment in rape case

A UP court here sentenced a man to 20 years of rigorous imprisonment for raping a 14-year-old girl in 2016. Special Judge (POCSO) P C Kushwaha convicted Abdul Kadir on Wednesday. Moreover the court also imposed a fine of Rs 30,000 on him

29 May,2025 01:17 PM IST | Maharajganj | PTI
PM Modi to inaugurate Rs 1,010 crore city gas distribution project in Alipurduar

PM Modi to inaugurate Rs 1,010 crore city gas distribution project in Alipurduar

PM Modi today will lay the foundation stone for the City Gas Distribution (CGD) project in Alipurduar and Cooch Behar districts. The project, worth over Rs 1010 crore, aims to provide Piped Natural Gas (PNG) connections to more than 2.5 lakh households and supply PNG to over 100 commercial establishments and industries.

29 May,2025 12:01 PM IST | Alipurduar | ANI
Pune: Military Intelligence, Police arrest imposter posing as Army personnel

Pune: Military Intelligence, Police arrest imposter posing as Army personnel

The arrest was made jointly by the Southern Command Military Intelligence, the Southern Command Military Police Unit, and the Laskar Police Station of Pune City Police, following a credible tip-off

29 May,2025 12:00 PM IST | Pune | mid-day online correspondent
Mallikarjun Kharge: Modi govt lies about economy to hide massive failure

Mallikarjun Kharge: Modi govt lies about economy to hide massive failure

Since Monday, Kharge has been sharply criticising the government after Narendra Modi completed his 11 year serving as the Prime Minister. The Congress president claimed that the BJP led administration has ‘ruined’ the country and their assurances of ‘achhe din’ has turned into a ‘dreadful dream

29 May,2025 11:54 AM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
India-Pakistan tensions: Two LeT terrorists surrender in Shopian

India-Pakistan tensions: Two LeT terrorists surrender in Shopian

India-Pakistan tensions: Two hybrid terrorists associated with the terrorist organisation Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) have surrendered following an operation launched by security forces in the Baskuchan area of Jammu and Kashmir. the terrorists who have surrendered are identified as Irfan Bashir and Uzair Salam

29 May,2025 11:16 AM IST | Shopian | mid-day online correspondent
Doctor accused in Pune Porsche case now held in kidney transplant racket

Doctor accused in Pune Porsche case now held in kidney transplant racket

Taware was arrested last year and is currently under police custody at Yerwada Central Jail after being accused of tampering with the blood samples of a 17-year-old boy who was accused of crashing a Porsche into a motorbike that killed two people in Pune’s Kalyani Nagar. He is now taken into custody in connection with the 2022 kidney scam

29 May,2025 11:01 AM IST | Pune | mid-day online correspondent
Saudi Arabia: Asaduddin Owaisi details India’s stand on Pakistan, Indian Muslims

    Saudi Arabia: Asaduddin Owaisi details India’s stand on Pakistan, Indian Muslims

    AIMIM chief and MP Asaduddin Owaisi, as part of an all-party delegation led by BJP MP Baijayant Panda, revealed what the Indian parliamentary group communicated to Saudi officials. Addressing key issues of regional security and diplomacy, Owaisi said the delegation raised concerns about Pakistan's continued support for terrorism and misinformation campaigns regarding Indian Muslims.

    29 May,2025 06:37 PM IST
    Terrorism should not be a way to address international disputes, says Tharoor

    Terrorism should not be a way to address international disputes, says Tharoor

    While addressing the Panamanian side led by Panamanian Foreign Minister Javier Martinez Acha, Tharoor, referring to the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack, said that India will go after the perpetrators of terrorism and it should not be a resort of attempting to addressing international disputes. The all-party delegation is led-by Shashi Tharoor

    29 May,2025 01:27 PM IST | Panama City | ANI

    Hamas armed wing leader Mohammed Sinwar killed, says Benjamin Netanyahu

    Mohammed Sinwar was the younger brother of Yahya Sinwar, the senior Hamas leader widely regarded as the architect of the October 7, 2023, attack on Israel that triggered the ongoing Israel-Hamas war

    29 May,2025 09:00 AM IST | Cairo | mid-day online correspondent

    Andrew and Tristan Tate face rape, trafficking charges in UK

    Andrew Tate, 38, faces 10 charges related to three women that include rape, actual bodily harm, human trafficking and controlling prostitution for gain

    29 May,2025 08:10 AM IST | London | 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
    Pune highway via top ad pun-dit!

    Pune highway via top ad pun-dit!

    What is it about Rahul daCunha’s minimalist murder-mystery, now playing at a movie theatre near you, that keeps viewers hooked to its meaty plot, throughout?

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