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TMC's Yusuf Pathan opts out of diplomatic delegation; BJP blames Mamata Banerjee

The Centre on Sunday announced the names of members of seven multi-party delegations who will travel to world capitals to convey India’s resolve to tackle terrorism, against the backdrop of Operation Sindoor

19 May,2025 09:14 PM IST | Divya Nair
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50 percent of mosques in Pakistan serve as terror fronts, says PoJK activist

He also said that Operation Sindoor has instilled fear in the army and terrorist groups of Pakistan. Professor Raja further noted that the Pakistani army manipulates public perception to suit its interests, especially during times of political crisis

19 May,2025 07:55 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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11 arrested for arson, vandalism during 2020 Delhi riots acquitted

The acquittal comes after the court established that no credible evidence has been found against the accused. It also discarded the testimony of two police officers who identified the accused in a video and noted that the 11 people were identified at a belated stage after their arrest and the filing of a charge sheet

19 May,2025 07:41 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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Espionage case: Accused says he was asked to send visuals of Sirsa Air Base

The accused hails from the Kangarka village under the jurisdiction of the Tauru Police Station in Haryana. The police have recovered a mobile phone from him. A case has been filed against three individuals, including two staff members of the Pakistani Embassy

19 May,2025 05:27 PM IST | ANI
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Indian Army foiled Pakistan's drone attack on Golden Temple: Officials

India launched Operation Sindoor on May 7 in which precision strikes destroyed terror infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu Kashmir (POJK) and eliminated nearly 100 terror operatives at key bases in Pakistan

19 May,2025 05:06 PM IST | ANI
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China should review its Taiwan policy, says President William

In an interview ahead of the first anniversary of his inauguration, Lai said China's aggressive posture has not weakened Taiwan's resolve, but instead intensified international support for the nation

19 May,2025 04:56 PM IST | ANI
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Missing mentally ill UP woman reunited with family using Google search

The 50-year-old, who is a native of Uttar Pradesh, went missing from her relative's house in Shahapur in Thane district last year and was found by the police in a state of destitution in the Nallasopara area of Palghar district

19 May,2025 04:44 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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BJP MPs join Tiranga Yatra in Delhi to honour armed forces for Operation Sindoor

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) launched the ‘Tiranga Yatra’ on May 13 to honour the armed forces and spread awareness on Operation Sindoor’s success. The yatra began will conclude on May 23

19 May,2025 04:17 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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2 held in Punjab for leaking sensitive military information on Operation Sindoor

The Punjab Police said that they received credible inputs on May 15 about the accused sharing classified details, including troop movements and key strategic locations in Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, and Jammu and Kashmir with Pakistan's intelligence agency

19 May,2025 04:12 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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Body of Maharashtra engineer who drowned in Odisha river recovered

The incident took place around 3 pm on Sunday when four engineers, working with a private construction company, went to the Kathajodi river bank near Biren Mitra Park. One of them lost balance and slipped into the deep waters. To rescue him, another member of the group also jumped into the river and was swept away

19 May,2025 03:45 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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Hyderabad tragedy: 17 dead in fire, inquiry in progress

After a brief investigation conducted by the fire department officials, the fire was caused by a short circuit that led to a massive fire breakout

19 May,2025 02:34 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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Delhi riots: Court demands police reply on Ahmed’s bail request

Additional Sessions Judge Sameer Bajpai has issued a notice to Delhi Police, scheduled the hearing for May 22, and directed verification of the grounds presented by the accused

19 May,2025 02:33 PM IST | ANI
'Damning indictment of govt': Cong on SC retrospective environmental approvals

'Damning indictment of govt': Cong on SC retrospective environmental approvals

The Supreme Court last Friday said the right to live in a pollution free atmosphere was a part of the fundamental right as it struck down the Centre's office memorandum allowing ex post facto or retrospective environmental clearances to projects in violation of norms

19 May,2025 02:32 PM IST | New Delhi | PTI
Pawar to Raut: Don't mix local politics with India’s global anti-terror efforts

Pawar to Raut: Don't mix local politics with India’s global anti-terror efforts

Pawar recalled that he was a member of a delegation sent by former prime minister P V Narasimha Rao to the UN under the leadership of BJP leader Atal Bihari Vajpayee

19 May,2025 01:30 PM IST | Pune | mid-day online correspondent
Shrikant Shinde-led delegation to leave on May 21, says BJD leader Sasmit Patra

Shrikant Shinde-led delegation to leave on May 21, says BJD leader Sasmit Patra

The multi-party delegations, consisting of seven groups led by one MP each, have been initiated to counter global misinformation and highlight India's zero-tolerance policy on terrorism. The Shrikanth Shinde-led delegation is set to leave on 21st May

19 May,2025 01:29 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
Four killed after car collides with truck in Gadchiroli

Four killed after car collides with truck in Gadchiroli

The victims were travelling from Charmoshi to Ashthi when tragedy struck. While attempting to make a U-turn on the highway in Maharashtra’s Gadchiroli district, their car collided head-on with a truck, resulting in a fatal accident

19 May,2025 01:21 PM IST | Gadchiroli | mid-day online correspondent
Dikshit targets BJP: BJP no longer in habit of answering questions

Dikshit targets BJP: BJP no longer in habit of answering questions

Congress leader Sandeep Dixit, commenting on the proposal for an all-party delegation to visit key partner countries to support India's fight against cross-border terrorism and Operation Sindoor, took aim at the BJP

19 May,2025 01:14 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
Constitution does not support forced or fraudulent conversion: Allahabad HC

Constitution does not support forced or fraudulent conversion: Allahabad HC

Justice Vinod Diwaker made the observation while rejecting a plea to cancel an FIR against four people accused under the Uttar Pradesh Prohibition of Unlawful Religious Conversion Act, 2021

19 May,2025 12:56 PM IST | Prayagraj | PTI
BJP MP seeks ED, NIA probe into influencer Jyoti Malhotra’s foreign ties

BJP MP seeks ED, NIA probe into influencer Jyoti Malhotra’s foreign ties

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Nishikant Dubey urged the Indian Central Agency Enforcement Directorate (ED) and the National Investigation Agency (NIA) to investigate the foreign tours of social media influencers.

19 May,2025 12:37 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
Punjab: Fire breaks out at tyre factory in Jalandhar, no injuries reported

Punjab: Fire breaks out at tyre factory in Jalandhar, no injuries reported

According to an official, the fire broke out in the factory in the Gadaipur area of Jalandhar. He said that the fire tenders rushed to the spot to douse the flames after the fire department received information about the incident at around 5:15 in the morning

19 May,2025 12:25 PM IST | Jalandhar | ANI
17 arrested for using bluetooth devices in Navodaya Vidyalaya exam in Dehradun

17 arrested for using bluetooth devices in Navodaya Vidyalaya exam in Dehradun

Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Dehradun, Ajay Singh, stated that the accused were found hiding Bluetooth devices in their shoes and other personal belongings. A total of 17 such electronic gadgets were recovered

19 May,2025 12:19 PM IST | Dehradun | ANI
Bengaluru Rains: JCBs and boats rescue people as city submerges after rains

    Bengaluru Rains: JCBs and boats rescue people as city submerges after rains

    Bengaluru was hit by heavy rains late last night, leading to widespread waterlogging across multiple city areas. As a result of the heavy rainfall, low-lying areas, including parts of Koramangala, HSR Layout, and Whitefield, were submerged under knee-deep water, bringing traffic to a standstill and leaving residents stranded. To rescue the stranded citizens, JCBs and inflatable boats were deployed in severely affected zones. Residents are furious over the city’s mismanagement by the authorities. A local said, "All the people in this area are facing difficulty. It is only in this 200-300 metre radius. There is no proper sewage system here. College, school and workplace, all are affected because of this."

    19 May,2025 05:13 PM IST
    Taiwan detects 21 sorties of Chinese aircraft, 8 naval vessels in its territory

    Taiwan detects 21 sorties of Chinese aircraft, 8 naval vessels in its territory

    Of the 21 aircraft, 16 crossed the median line of the Taiwan Strait and entered the island's northern, southwestern, and eastern air defence identification zones (ADIZ)

    19 May,2025 12:46 PM IST | Taipei | ANI

    Two killed, at least one missing after train hits pedestrians in northern Ohio

    Emergency crews were searching the Sandusky River near the Miles Newton Bridge for at least one missing person, the TV station reported. Authorities closed the bridge

    19 May,2025 12:39 PM IST | Fremont | AP

    Indian Embassy calls Pakistanis’ protest in Portugal ‘desperate provocation’

    Puneet Roy Kundal, India's Ambassador to Portugal mentioned that the protests outside the embassy are faced with a ‘silent yet strong resolution message, Operation sindoor is not yet over'

    19 May,2025 12:05 PM IST | Lisbon, Portugal | mid-day online 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
    South Asia shines at Cannes

    South Asia shines at Cannes

    South Asia and diaspora have seven films selected at Cannes 2025. These include Neeraj Ghaywan’s Homebound (Un Certain Regard), Kokob Gebrehaweria Tesfay’s A Doll Made Up of Clay (short, La Cinef, SRFTI), and Adnan Al Rajeev’s Ali (Shorts Competition, Bangladesh)

    18 May,2025 12:32 PM IST | Mumbai | Meenakshi Shedde
    17 May,2025 06:59 AM IST | Mumbai | Lindsay Pereira
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