The announcement comes amid southwest monsoon reaching earlier than usual, giving a boost to the sowing of kharif crops, which contribute over 50 per cent of India's total annual foodgrain production
28 May,2025 08:28 PM IST | PTIIn Rajasthan, the drill will be conducted in Jaisalmer, Barmer, Sri Ganganagar, and Bikaner to evaluate the effectiveness of emergency response systems in these high-risk areas
28 May,2025 06:56 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentIn a notification, the National Council for Teacher Education stated that the four year long BA/BSc- BEd courses will discontinue from the academic year 2026 and 2027 instead of 2025 to 2026
28 May,2025 06:41 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentAn official statement said that the decision is aimed at improving passenger and freight transport in Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh. The decision was taken at the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on May 28
28 May,2025 05:53 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentOn Friday, PM Modi will inaugurate and lay the foundation for a series of development projects worth over Rs 48,520 crore in Bihar’s Karakat. Key projects include the Rs 29,930-crore Nabinagar Super Thermal Power Project (Stage-2), aimed at improving energy security in Bihar, and significant road infrastructure developments
28 May,2025 03:19 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentAmid rising tensions between India and Pakistan, Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel met officials from the armed forces and assured them that they won't face any difficulty in carrying out their operations in the state
28 May,2025 02:32 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentParaguayan President Santiago Pena Palacios will pay a three-day visit to India next week to undertake a comprehensive review of bilateral ties and explore ways to expand overall cooperation. It will be Pena's first visit to India and only the second visit by a President of Paraguay
28 May,2025 01:35 PM IST | PTIThe Global Annual to Decadal Climate Update is issued annually by the WMO. It provides a synthesis of the global annual-to-decadal predictions produced by the WMO-designated Global Producing Centres and other contributing centres
28 May,2025 01:23 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentJammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Tuesday announced that the government would build a memorial at Baisaran in Pahalgam in memory of the 26 victims of last month's terror attack.Extending heartfelt gratitude to the visiting tour operators, the chief minister said, "I thank each one of you for coming to Pahalgam and supporting revivaL"
28 May,2025 01:03 PM IST | PTIA suspected terrorist died in a blast while retrieving explosive material from a vacant area near Naushera on the Majitha road bypass in Punjab's Amritsar on Tuesday. Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann said a probe is underway while the opposition party slammed the AAP government, alleging the law and order has "collapsed" in the state.
28 May,2025 12:50 PM IST | PTIFollowing a request for assistance from the District Magistrate of Ahilyanagar, the Indian Army promptly mobilised one relief column from ACC-S, including a Medical team and an Engineer detachment, to carry out rescue and relief operations in the affected area
28 May,2025 12:12 PM IST | ANIThe Sikkim government had earlier issued an advisory concerning the temporary closure of offices and schools in Gangtok, and vehicular movement restrictions to facilitate the smooth conduct of the event
28 May,2025 11:15 AM IST | PTIState Surveillance Officer Lobsang Jampa said a mother and daughter tested positive for the infection on Tuesday through an RT-PCR test
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28 May,2025 10:14 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentAs schools are set to reopen after summer vacation, he advised that students showing symptoms of fever, cold or cough should not be sent to school
28 May,2025 09:06 AM IST | Bengaluru | mid-day online correspondentSources in the government said an impeachment motion in Parliament, which meets next during the Monsoon Session starting in the second half of July, is an obvious choice if Justice Verma
28 May,2025 07:58 AM IST | New Delhi | PTIRefusing to make any distinction between non-state and state actors in Pakistan, PM Modi said the neighbouring country is engaging in war by continuing to support terrorism
28 May,2025 07:13 AM IST | Gandhinagar | AgenciesIndia has been working on the ambitious Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) project to develop the medium weight deep penetration fighter jet with advanced stealth features to bolster its air power capability.
28 May,2025 07:09 AM IST | New Delhi | AgenciesThe car was found by a passerby, who reportedly spoke with the last member of the family moments before his death. The police identified the victims as a 41-year-old man, his wife, their three minor children and his parents. The car is registered under Dehradun city, and was found parked along roadside in a residential area of Panchkula
28 May,2025 05:21 AM IST | Chandigarh | mid-day online correspondentThe Congress Legislative Party leader also called the act of Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla taking a helicopter from Imphal Airport to Raj Bhavan on Monday "embarrassing"
28 May,2025 04:44 AM IST | Imphal | mid-day online correspondentJammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah held a special cabinet meeting in Pahalgam, which was shaken by a deadly terror attack last month, to give a clear message that the government will not be "intimidated by cowardly acts of terror"
28 May,2025 04:29 AM IST | Pahalgam | mid-day online correspondentADVERTISEMENT
In a historic gesture, BCCI is dedicating the IPL 2025 final's closing ceremony to the Indian Armed Forces. The cricket body has invited the Chiefs of the Army, Navy, and Air Force along with decorated soldiers at the Narendra Modi Stadium on June 3. This tribute comes in light of the success of Operation Sindoor. A military band and patriotic performances are also planned for the day. Indian cricketer Gautam Gambhir lauded the initiative.
Speaking about the delegation's meeting with Congo's parliamentarians and leaders, Shinde informed that they have expressed solidarity with India in its fight against terrorism.
28 May,2025 07:55 AM IST | Kinshasa | ANITharoor also emphasised the unity of all political parties for the national purpose and stated that India will not tolerate cross-border terrorism and will take action against perpetrators
Waterbury police chief Fernando Spagnolo said officers responded to the Brass Mill Centre for reports of a disturbance at around 4:40 pm (local time)
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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 correspondentIn 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
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
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