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India records wettest May since 1901 with 126.7 mm rainfall across country: IMD

An official press release from the IMD stated,“Rainfall over the country as a whole for the month of May 2025 was 126.7 mm, which is 106 per cent more than its Long Period Average (LPA) of 61.4 mm. The average monthly rainfall for May 2025 over All-India (126.7 mm) and Central India (100.9 mm) was the highest since 1901

08 June,2025 04:58 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
India News

Judge's mangalsutra snatched from Mathura temple, 10 women held

Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Shlok Kumar said on June 1, Prema Sahu, an Additional District and Sessions Judge posted in Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh, was visiting Thakur Shri Radharaman Temple in Vrindavan with family members when her gold mangalsutra was snatched,

08 June,2025 04:27 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
World News

India central to key supply chains; must be part of G7 summit: Canadian PM

Carney's comments came after some of his political opponents in Canada criticised him for inviting Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the G7 summit in view of a probe into allegations of Indian links to the killing of a Khalistani separatist in 2023

08 June,2025 01:22 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
Opinion

Marquee mania and other musings on monsoons past

From trauma to tenderness, the worst weather lashing Bombay has often drawn out its best

08 June,2025 01:13 PM IST | Meher Marfatia
India News

Manipur govt suspends internet services for 5 days in five valley districts

The order followed widespread protests in Imphal East and Imphal West districts on Saturday night after the arrest of a leader of Meitei outfit Arambai Tenggol

08 June,2025 11:07 AM IST | ANI
India News

IAF airlifts kidney, cornea; multi-organ donation saves lives of five

The donor, declared brain dead on Friday, became the "source of new life for five individuals", it added. According to the IAF, one kidney and a cornea were flown to the Army Hospital (Research & Referral) in Delhi.

08 June,2025 11:01 AM IST | PTI
World News

Russia-Ukraine planned exchange of prisoners turns into dispute

Russia claimed that Ukraine postponed the exchange at the last minute, while Ukraine denied this, saying that a date for the exchange of prisoners and bodies of dead soldiers had not been finalised

08 June,2025 10:56 AM IST | ANI
World News

Benjamin Netanyahu condemns vandalism at Supreme Court amid investigation

The incident, which is under investigation by police and the Shin Bet, is believed to have been caused by an air gun or slingshot during a right-wing protest nearby

08 June,2025 10:47 AM IST | ANI
World News

Prominent Colombian senator shot at Bogota campaign rally

His conservative Democratic Centre party released a statement calling it an 'an unacceptable act of violence.' The attack took place in a park in the Fontibon neighbourhood when armed assailants shot him from behind

08 June,2025 10:44 AM IST | Agencies
India News

Mid-Day Top News: ED summons Dino Morea, brother in Mithi river scam probe

Stay informed with the latest developments in the nation, Mumbai, entertainment, sports, and more. Let's dive into the headlines shaping our world today

08 June,2025 10:09 AM IST | mid-day online correspondent
Opinion

Loss of lives is heartbreaking indeed!

All that those people outside the Chinnaswamy Stadium wanted was a glimpse of the players who had given them so much joy over the years, especially in the last two months

08 June,2025 08:58 AM IST | Sunil Gavaskar
World News

Bilawal Bhutto Zardari urges America to intervene in India-Pakistan tensions

In an interview with AFP in Washington, Zardari urged US President Donald Trump to play an active role in bringing India to the negotiating table for talks with Pakistan

08 June,2025 08:30 AM IST | Agencies
Commission led by Justice D’Cunha to now investigate Chinnaswamy stampede

Commission led by Justice D’Cunha to now investigate Chinnaswamy stampede

The commission was initially investigating COVID deaths, but has been redirected to look into the tragedy with a seven-point agenda set by CM Siddaramaiah

08 June,2025 08:18 AM IST | Bengaluru | Agencies
Rahul Gandhi on rampage: Bihar elections will follow Maha’s ‘match fixing’

Rahul Gandhi on rampage: Bihar elections will follow Maha’s ‘match fixing’

The Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha alleged in a newspaper  article that this poll “match-fixing” would next happen in the Bihar elections and “anywhere the BJP is losing”.

08 June,2025 08:13 AM IST | New Delhi | Agencies
Bengaluru man beheads wife, walks into police station with severed head

Bengaluru man beheads wife, walks into police station with severed head

During interrogation, the accused told police that recently, he discovered that his wife had an affair with someone else and this led to a quarrel between them, following which she went to her mother's house. On Friday, she returned home and denied her involvement in any extra-marital affair

07 June,2025 09:19 PM IST | Bengaluru | PTI
Manipur unrest discussed in meeting between Congress leaders and state officials

Manipur unrest discussed in meeting between Congress leaders and state officials

Following the recent incessant rainfall that caused waterlogging and a major breach in the Imphal River's embankment at four points—leading to severe flooding in Imphal East—Congress National President Mallikarjun Kharge and Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi met with Manipur leadership

07 June,2025 05:47 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
'Chenab and Anji bridges symbolise India's strength and promise economic growth'

'Chenab and Anji bridges symbolise India's strength and promise economic growth'

Prime Minister Narendra Modi asserted that the Chenab and Anji Bridges not only directly connect Jammu and Kashmir but also boost the economy. He described them as living symbols of India’s strength and a bright future. While inaugurating key railway projects, Modi acknowledged that completing this work was “indeed” his responsibility

07 June,2025 04:06 PM IST | Reasi | mid-day online correspondent
Sikkim landslide: 1300 kg of relief material airlifted to Chaten

Sikkim landslide: 1300 kg of relief material airlifted to Chaten

Sikkim landslide, in a major relief effort, IAF airlifted 1,300 kg of aid to landslide-hit Chaten, North Sikkim. Over 1,600 tourists have been rescued as joint operations continue amid heavy rainfall and flash floods.

07 June,2025 02:01 PM IST | Gangtok | mid-day online correspondent
MLA Amit Deshmukh reviews civic works in Latur

MLA Amit Deshmukh reviews civic works in Latur

Congress MLA Amit Deshmukh reviewed development works undertaken by the civic authorities in Maharashtra's Latur city, an official said on Saturday. The civic work will be done in a very effective way in the Latur to maintain sanity in the city

07 June,2025 12:24 PM IST | Latur | PTI
Delhi Police ensures peaceful Eid-al-Adha celebrations in West Delhi

Delhi Police ensures peaceful Eid-al-Adha celebrations in West Delhi

A week-long preparation by Delhi Police ensured peaceful Eid-al-Adha celebrations in West Delhi on Saturday, with heavy deployment of security personnel. Peace committees across 29 mosques were also requested to maintain law and order, as prayers were offered in shifts at key locations expecting large gatherings, said Delhi Police official

07 June,2025 12:12 PM IST | New Delhi | PTI
Haryana reports 31 new Covid cases; 20 from Gurugram, Faridabad: Officials

Haryana reports 31 new Covid cases; 20 from Gurugram, Faridabad: Officials

Karnal and Jhajjar reported three cases each, Panipat reported two cases, while Yamunanagar, Hisar and Panchkula reported one each

07 June,2025 09:21 AM IST | Chandigarh | PTI
Manipur on Edge: Arrest of AT Commander Triggers Violent Protests & Curfew

    Manipur on Edge: Arrest of AT Commander Triggers Violent Protests & Curfew

    Widespread protests erupted in Imphal after the arrest of Arambai Tenggol commander Asem Kanan by NIA and joint security forces. Heavy security was deployed across the Manipur capital as violence broke out in five districts. The Manipur government imposed curfew in Bishnupur and suspended internet in five districts for five days. Protesters, including AT members and Meira Paibi groups, alleged betrayal, claiming they were surrendering arms post President’s Rule and felt unfairly targeted.

    08 June,2025 03:05 PM IST
    Eid in Gaza marked by hunger amid one of history’s worst famines

    Eid in Gaza marked by hunger amid one of history’s worst famines

    The war-struck Gaza strip  gathered in unison to pray with a glimmer of hope of a ceasefire.

    08 June,2025 08:26 AM IST | Deir Al-Balah | Agencies

    Nobody will harm them: Taliban PM calls Afghans back home

    Taliban Prime Minister Mohammad Hassan Akhund made the amnesty offer in his message for the Islamic holiday of Eid al-Adha, also known as the Feast of Sacrifice

    08 June,2025 08:22 AM IST | Kabul | Agencies

    Make room for the Fart-ist!

    Silent but violent? More like loud and proud

    08 June,2025 08:08 AM IST | Japan | A Correspondent
    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
    Trees must be maintained after plantation

    Trees must be maintained after plantation

    While all the correct noises are being made about tree plantation and the intent may also be good, it is vital that trees are maintained after the plantation

    07 June,2025 07:31 AM IST | Mumbai | The Editorial
    06 June,2025 07:14 AM IST | Mumbai | Rosalyn D'mello
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