In the view of making road travel easy and convenient for the commuters, the central government has now introduced FASTag-based annual passes. These annual passes will be effective from August 15, Nitin Gadkari on Wednesday, June 18 announced.
18 June,2025 05:13 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentThe Supreme Court has ordered police in Bihar and Delhi to ensure the safety of a teenage girl. She's seeking to cancel her marriage, claiming she was forced into it at 16 and a half, and fears for her life and her friend's
18 June,2025 04:17 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentFor an incredible 5,853 days straight, the Voice for Baloch Missing Persons (VBMP) has maintained a protest camp in Quetta. This camp, which ended its long run on Sunday, consistently drew support from various communities. It was set up to demand justice for people who have been forcibly disappeared in Balochistan
18 June,2025 04:16 PM IST | ANIA landslide near the Junglechatti stretch of the Kedarnath trek route killed two and injured three, including a woman. The victims fell into a gorge after being hit by boulders. Rescue operations by police and SDRF are underway, and pilgrim movement continues under police supervision
18 June,2025 03:58 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentThe decades-old bridge on the Silchar-Kalain Road, connecting Assam to Meghalaya, was reopened last month after nearly two years of repair works, officials said
18 June,2025 03:34 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentIsraeli warplanes heavily bombed Iran's capital, Tehran, overnight and into Wednesday, hitting sites related to uranium enrichment and missile production. This comes as Israel continues a strong offensive against Iran's nuclear and military facilities
18 June,2025 02:53 PM IST | APTens of thousands of Cambodians marched in their capital, Phnom Penh, to support their government and military. This demonstration comes amidst high tensions with Thailand due to a recent border dispute. The two countries have a history of land disagreements along their shared 800-kilometre border
18 June,2025 02:16 PM IST | APIran-Israel tensions: Spokesman for Iran's foreign ministry issued a warning Wednesday that an American intervention in the ongoing Israeli strikes targeting his country would spark an all-out war.
18 June,2025 02:03 PM IST | APThe Directorate General of Civil Aviation held a high-level meeting with senior officials of M/s. Air India Ltd. and Air India Express, which are currently operating over 1,000 flights daily across domestic and international sectors
18 June,2025 01:36 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent"The preliminary investigation suggests the driver may have dozed off at the wheel, leading to the accident," ACP Kumar said. The loader's helper was injured and has been admitted to the hospital, he added. All four bodies have been sent for postmortem
18 June,2025 12:49 PM IST | PTIFire tenders rushed to the scene immediately, and with the help of two fire engines, officials were able to bring the blaze under control. The quick response prevented the fire from spreading to nearby buildings
18 June,2025 11:42 AM IST | ANIIran has not been publishing regular death tolls during the conflict and has minimised casualties in the past. Its last update, issued Monday, put the death toll at 224 people killed and 1,277 others wounded
18 June,2025 11:26 AM IST | APAhmedabad plane crash: The tragic Ahmedabad plane crash that killed 270+, 184 DNA matches have been confirmed. Gujarat Home Minister Harsh Sanghavi said 124 bodies have been handed to families. Forensic teams continue work, with some handovers delayed due to legal issues.
18 June,2025 11:22 AM IST | Gandhinagar | mid-day online correspondentStay informed with the latest developments in the nation, Mumbai, entertainment, sports, and more. Let's dive into the headlines shaping our world today
18 June,2025 10:50 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentPM Modi spoke to US President Trump during the G7 Summit, briefing him on Operation Sindoor and India’s response to terrorism. Modi made it clear that India has never accepted and will never accept any mediation on Pakistan. Trump expressed support for India’s anti-terror actions.
18 June,2025 10:45 AM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondentVolcanic eruption near Bali Airport in Indonesia forced Air India to divert mid-way the Delhi-Bali flight back to the National Capital on Wednesday, the airline said in a statement.
18 June,2025 10:36 AM IST | Mumbai | PTIIndian stock markets opened under pressure on Wednesday as geopolitical tensions between Israel and Iran entered the sixth day. The Nifty 50 opened at 24,797.15, down by 65.05 points or 0.26 per cent, while the BSE Sensex fell 269 points to start the day at 81,313.9, a decline of 0.33 per cent
18 June,2025 09:54 AM IST | Mumbai | ANIDefence Minister Rajnath Singh congratulated the DRDO and IIT-Delhi for this landmark achievement, stating that India entered a new quantum era of secure communication which will be a “game-changer” in future warfare.
18 June,2025 08:50 AM IST | New Delhi | AgenciesThe chief minister asked the BJP leaders to seek the resignation of those responsible for the Ahmedabad plane crash, collapse of a pedestrian suspension bridge in Morbi in Gujarat, and stampede during the Kumbh Mela in Uttar Pradesh
18 June,2025 08:47 AM IST | Bengaluru | AgenciesIndia is believed to have once again “slightly expanded” its nuclear arsenal in 2024 and continued to develop new types of nuclear delivery systems, it said
18 June,2025 08:45 AM IST | New Delhi | AgenciesResponding to her tweet, Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu assured swift action. The incident comes amid a string of recent complaints regarding Air India’s operational efficiency, including delays, technical issues, and service concerns
17 June,2025 09:48 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentADVERTISEMENT
In a major diplomatic development, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has firmly rejected former US President Donald Trump’s claims of mediating the ceasefire between India and Pakistan during Operation Sindoor. In a direct phone call with Trump, PM Modi clarified that India has never accepted mediation, does not accept it, and will never accept it. Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri confirmed that no talks were ever held between India and the US regarding mediation or trade deals during that period. Misri further clarified that the ceasefire talks were conducted directly between India and Pakistan, through existing military channels, and only at Pakistan’s request.
In due course, the two prime ministers also agreed to resume senior and working-level mechanisms and discussions in a host of areas related to trade, people-to-people contact and connectivity, intended to bring greater momentum to the relationship
18 June,2025 10:35 AM IST | Kananaskis | PTIPrime Minister Modi and his Canadian counterpart Mark Carney held bilateral discussions on the margins of the G7 Summit on Tuesday; this was the first meeting between the two leaders since Carney assumed office in May 2025
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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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