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A vindication of power of resistance

The general election results confirm how individual and collective dissent help keep the spirit of democracy alive

07 June,2024 03:50 AM IST | Rosalyn D'mello
Opinion

Let’s start worrying about fires BEFORE they start

They have been given 30 days to rectify the identified deficiencies failing which they will face further action, the news agency said.

07 June,2024 03:48 AM IST | The Editorial
India News

Kangana Ranaut slapped: CISF suspends lady constable, registers FIR

Earlier today, Ranaut was allegedly slapped by a CISF constable while she was headed to Delhi to attend a meeting of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA), scheduled for tomorrow

06 June,2024 10:12 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
World News

Netanyahu telephones Modi to congratulate on election victory

Netanyahu on Wednesday also took to social media platform X to congratulate Modi expressing hopes that Indo-Israel ties surge to "new heights"

06 June,2024 09:31 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
India News

Rahul Gandhi to appear in Bengaluru Court on Friday in defamation case

Karnataka BJP had filed a case against Gandhi for issuing allegedly defamatory advertisements in mainstream newspapers

06 June,2024 09:12 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
India News

Rahul Gandhi alleges Modi, Shah directly involved in "biggest stock market scam"

Addressing a press conference in Delhi, he also said stock markets rose after "fake" exit polls on Saturay and then crashed on Tuesday, June 4, the day Lok Sabha polls votes were counted.

06 June,2024 07:23 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
India News

Pune: Rs 78 lakh gold paste found hidden under aircraft seat; passenger held

Based on profiling, the passenger arriving from Dubai on Wednesday was intercepted at Pune International Airport

06 June,2024 05:59 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
India News

Address water issues and establish fodder camps: CM Eknath Shinde to Officials

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has directed officials to address water scarcity issues and establish fodder camps for farm relief, said Sudhir Mungantiwar, state forest minister on Tuesday. To speed up disbursement of benefits to 'Divyangjan' (persons with disabilities) a certain decision was taken, said Mungantiwar after the cabinet meet

06 June,2024 05:46 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
India News

PM Modi congratulates Mexico's first woman President-elect Claudia Sheinbaum

On Thursday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Mexico's first President-elect Claudia Sheinbaum, and said that it is a momentous occassion for the country's people. Earlier, US President Joe Biden had also congratulated Claudia Sheinbaum on her historic presidential win as Mexico's first woman to lead the country's government.

06 June,2024 03:23 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
India News

Chinese Visa Scam case: Karti Chidambaram gets regular bail in ED case

Congress Leader Karti Chidambaram was granted regular bail by the Rouse Avenue Court in Delhi on Thursday. Chidambaram is accused of money laundering in connection with the Chinese Visa issue.

06 June,2024 02:53 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
India News

CEC to present list of newly-elected MPs to President

Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar along with Election Commissioners Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Gyanesh Kumar will meet President Droupadi Murmu to present the comprehensive list of newly-elected Members of Parliament (MPs) to start the formation of the 18th Lok Sabha. President Murmu will invite the largest party to form the government

06 June,2024 02:23 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
India News

Delhi water crisis: SC directs Himachal to release 137 cusecs of water

A vacation bench of Justices P K Mishra & K V Viswanathan, who heard case on Delhi water crisis, observed that HP had no objections to releasing extra water.

06 June,2024 02:04 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
Sanjay Raut dubs Devendra Fadnavis as 'villain' of Maharashtra Politics

Sanjay Raut dubs Devendra Fadnavis as 'villain' of Maharashtra Politics

The Shiv Sena UBT leader Sanjay Raut launched a scathing attack on Maharashtra's Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said, "Devendra Fadnavis is the villain of Maharashtra's politics and the public of the state has denied his leadership."

06 June,2024 01:45 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Sensex-Nifty records high following NDA announcement of Modi 3.0

Sensex-Nifty records high following NDA announcement of Modi 3.0

The Nifty rose by 105.65 points, starting the day at 22,726.00, while the Sensex surged by 378.59 points, opening at 74,804.68. 29 advanced while 21 declined among the Nifty companies. LNTPC, SBI, ONGC, Coal India, and Power Grid lead the pack of gainers. Losers were Britannia, Nestle India, Cipla, Hindustan Unilever and Hindalco, as reported.

06 June,2024 12:15 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Bangladesh and Nepal PMs to attend PM Modi's oath taking ceremony

Bangladesh and Nepal PMs to attend PM Modi's oath taking ceremony

According to sources on Thursday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi's swearing-in event would be seen by Prime Ministers Sheikh Hasina of Bangladesh and Pushpa Kamal Dahal of Nepal.

06 June,2024 11:37 AM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent

"Engineer Rashid's victory will empower secessionists in J-K": Omar Abdullah

The leader of the Jammu Kashmir National Conference, who is currently facing charges of funding terrorism, and the losing candidate for the Lok Sabha seat from Baramulla, Abdul Rashid Sheikh, has stated that the victory of Sheikh will provide a newfound sense of hope to the "defeated" Islamist movement in Kashmir and empower secessionists.

06 June,2024 10:55 AM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
Northern Army commander assesses operational readiness  of Delta Force in Ramban

Northern Army commander assesses operational readiness of Delta Force in Ramban

Lieutenant General Suchindra Kumar, the commander of the Northern Army, examined the troops' operational readiness in Jammu and Kashmir's Ramban area on Thursday, ahead of the Amarnath Yatra.

06 June,2024 10:04 AM IST | Jammu | mid-day online correspondent
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut claims PM Narendra Modi 'lacks mandate'

Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut claims PM Narendra Modi 'lacks mandate'

However, both Naidu and Nitish have affirmed their support for the NDA government but speculations are also continuing that the INDIA bloc is trying to woo some of the NDA allies to spring a surprise

06 June,2024 09:28 AM IST | New Delhi | ANI

"INDIA alliance is the voice of the poor, deprived, and oppressed": Hemant Soren

The statement came after the announcement of the Lok Sabha election results. Following the results, the INDIA alliance held a significant meeting in Delhi on Wednesday

06 June,2024 09:27 AM IST | New Delhi | ANI
Man stabbed to death near bus stand in Delhi

Man stabbed to death near bus stand in Delhi

He was found lying in a pool of blood with stab wounds on his body. He was taken to AIIMS hospital where doctors declared him dead, the officer said

06 June,2024 08:46 AM IST | New Delhi | PTI
Odisha Elephant Census finds marginal rise in jumbo population in state

Odisha Elephant Census finds marginal rise in jumbo population in state

"This may be due to overall change in movement patterns of the elephants in the state for their foraging and change in land use patterns," the report claims

06 June,2024 08:46 AM IST | Bhubaneswar | IANS
Lok Sabha Election Results 2024: Here's What Went Wrong For BJP In Ayodhya

    Lok Sabha Election Results 2024: Here's What Went Wrong For BJP In Ayodhya

    In the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, the BJP's focus on highways, airport development, and the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya didn't yield the expected results. Despite significant infrastructure projects, voters seemed disillusioned with the party's priorities. Several reasons have been attributed to the BJP's shock setback in the temple town. This has sparked a debate online. Watch video to know what led BJP to lose in Ayodhya despite airports, highways and Ram Mandir construction. Watch video. 

    06 June,2024 05:37 PM IST
    NSA Sullivan to visit PM Narendra Modi to engage on shared India-US priorities

    NSA Sullivan to visit PM Narendra Modi to engage on shared India-US priorities

    Jake Sullivan, the National Security Advisor to US President Joe Biden, is scheduled to visit India to meet with Prime Minister Modi-led new government. His visit was discussed during the phone call between Joe Biden and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday to congratulate him on his re-election for a historic third term.

    06 June,2024 11:31 AM IST | Washington | mid-day online correspondent

    President Joe Biden congratulates PM Narendra Modi on electoral victory

    "With approximately 650 million voters casting their ballots over the past six weeks, these elections represent the largest exercise in democracy in human history

    06 June,2024 09:25 AM IST | Washington | PTI

    Aus drops court case against X over church stabbing video

    The case before the tribunal, which reviews bureaucrats’ administrative decisions, had been brought by X and was running in parallel with the Federal Court case

    06 June,2024 08:37 AM IST | Melbourne | Agencies
    Elderly man beaten to death over parking issue in Jaipur

    Elderly man beaten to death over parking issue in Jaipur

    According to police, Gopal Khandelwal had a dispute with his neighbour Prabhu Thakaria over car parking in Shanti Colony on Thursday night

    01 June,2024 05:59 AM IST | Jaipur | PTI

    Ayushman Bharat Diwas: Here's all you may need to know about healthcare scheme

    Ayushman Bharat Scheme is one of the revolutionary healthcare programmes in recent times

    23 April,2024 10:29 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

    Ram Navami 2024: Greetings, wishes and messages to share with family, friends

    On the auspicious occasion of Ram Navami, here are some heartfelt greetings, wishes and messages to share with your family and friends

    16 April,2024 07:05 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
    Why Dev scares Indian censors…

    Why Dev scares Indian censors…

    Watched Slumdog star Patel’s Monkey Man in NYC to figure why it’s not got an Indian release yet

    05 June,2024 06:50 AM IST | Mumbai | Mayank Shekhar
    03 June,2024 05:12 AM IST | Mumbai | Ajaz Ashraf
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