In a post on X, PM Modi stressed the importance of diplomacy and cautioned against actions that could derail efforts to resolve the conflict. His remarks came after Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov stated that Ukraine had carried out a drone attack on President Putin’s state residence
30 December,2025 06:10 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentA local councillor asserted that an 80-year-old man is dead due to the water contamination. However, city officials and the administration have not confirmed the death yet. Patients complained of vomiting and diarrhoea after drinking contaminated water
30 December,2025 05:20 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentAccording to sources, angry party workers smashed television sets and broke window panes at the office. The protest followed the party’s decision to deny a ticket to Avinash Pardikar, who was seeking to contest the Nagpur Municipal Corporation elections
30 December,2025 05:15 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentNight temperatures rose slightly across parts of Rajasthan, with light rain expected on December 31 due to a western disturbance. Sikar recorded the minimum of 6.5 degrees Celsius, Pali 6.9 degrees, Alwar and Pilani 7 degrees, Churu 7.2 degrees, while the night temperature in Jhunjhunu was 8.2 degrees Celsius and 10 degrees Celsius in Jaipur
30 December,2025 04:21 PM IST | PTIAir India has announced a new unilateral codeshare partnership with Latvia’s national carrier airBaltic, enabling seamless travel between India and the Baltic region via major European hubs. The agreement strengthens Air India’s European network and improves access to Riga, Tallinn, and Vilnius
30 December,2025 02:35 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentFormer Vice President of India Jagdeep Dhankhar, who resigned in July citing health reasons, is yet to be allotted an official residence despite being entitled to a Type-VIII bungalow
30 December,2025 02:27 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentThe 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 | 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 | New Delhi | PTIThe 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 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
US 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 | New York | 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
This 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
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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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