Two of the deceased were minors, while 12 of those injured and hospitalised are below the age of 18. The accident took place around 2.10 am on the Bulandshahr-Aligarh border near the Arnia bypass, when the canter truck hit the tractor-trolley from behind, causing it to overturn, SSP (Rural) Dinesh Kumar Singh said
26 August,2025 09:32 AM IST | AgenciesFirst there was Imtiaz Qureshi, who brought you dum cuisine. Then came his son, Chef Ishtiyaque. And now, only 12, comes the next generation, Azian
26 August,2025 08:16 AM IST | C Y GopinathAd hoc rates are stated, and there is absolutely no logic as to why this sum has been charged
26 August,2025 08:11 AM IST | The EditorialFor those who choose to hammer India’s pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah for ‘choosing matches’, here’s a statistical deep dive to show how punishing the life of a fast bowler can be; in the last seven years, India’s top pacers have had an average rest of just three days for every day played
26 August,2025 07:53 AM IST | Balvinder Singh SandhuMaharashtra Congress president Sapkal stated that the Supreme Court had directed the State Election Commission (SEC) in May to conduct the long-pending local body elections within four months. However, the poll schedule has not yet been announced, and OBC reservation details are still pending
25 August,2025 10:11 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentOn August 17, Kumar, in a post on X, claimed that there are increases and decreases in the number of voters in specific constituencies. However, he subsequently apologised by making another tweet admitting that his earlier post was made on an erroneous analysis
25 August,2025 10:11 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentRajya Sabha Secretary General P C Mody, who is the returning officer for the vice-presidential election, in a statement said that the polling for the Vice-Presidential Election, 2025, will take place on Tuesday, September 9, 2025, in Room No. F-101, Vasudha, Parliament House, New Delhi
25 August,2025 09:41 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentThe incessant rain in seven districts - Bhagalpur, Khagaria, Katihar, Lakhisarai, Bhojpur, Vaishali and Madhepura - caused rivers and streams to overflow. Besides, incessant rainfall in catchment areas of Nepal has also led to rivers flowing above danger level at several places, an official statement said
25 August,2025 09:31 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentPM Modi xwas warmly welcomed on his two-day visit to Gujarat, with a grand roadshow in Ahmedabad shortly after his arrival. Thousands gathered, waving flags
25 August,2025 08:07 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentThe victim, a resident of Gerasanahalli village in Hunsur taluk, was married to a man from Kerala but was reportedly in a relationship with Siddaraju, police said
25 August,2025 07:39 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentThe communication was made to the Ministry of External Affairs, which then reached out to Islamabad in Pakistan, sources in the Jal Shakti Ministry said
25 August,2025 06:50 PM IST | PTIThe Delhi High Court on Monday refused to stay trial court proceedings against Indian cricket team head coach Gautam Gambhir, his foundation, and others in a case linked to the illegal stocking and distribution of COVID-19 drugs. Justice Neena Bansal Krishna posted Gambhir’s plea for hearing on 29 August while criticising his counsel’s arguments.
25 August,2025 05:20 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentDefence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday highlighted the progress and challenges in India’s education sector under the New Education Policy (NEP). Speaking at Jodhpur, he said reforms have improved learning and holistic development, but further efforts are needed to reach the desired standards, crediting PM Modi for these initiatives.
25 August,2025 05:09 PM IST | Uttar Pradesh | mid-day online correspondentThe Delhi High Court on August 25, 2025, set aside a Central Information Commission order and directed disclosure of Prime Minister Modi’s bachelor degree records. The verdict followed a Delhi University plea challenging the CIC order after an RTI application sought inspection of 1978 BA exam records.
25 August,2025 05:04 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondentRahul Gandhi, Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha, will face a court hearing on September 26 over his remarks that he is “fighting the BJP, RSS, and the Indian state.” The case was filed by Hindu Shakti Dal member Simran Gupta, citing disrespect to citizens and democracy. The court deferred the matter earlier for missing subordinate court records
25 August,2025 04:58 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondentThe demonstration was led by Maharashtra Pradesh Congress Committee General Secretary Ketan Vikas Thakre, who slammed civic authorities for failing to address the problem
25 August,2025 04:28 PM IST | Nagpur | mid-day online correspondentNCP leader Supriya Sule on Monday alleged a Rs 4,800 crore scam in Maharashtra’s Ladki Bahin Yojana, claiming millions of women were wrongly excluded and even male applicants were enrolled. She demanded a white paper, CAG report, and inquiry.
25 August,2025 04:12 PM IST | Pune | mid-day online correspondentA bench of Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta told petitioner K A Paul that Attorney General R Venkataramani had already assured the court that only the government would make statements on the matter
25 August,2025 02:55 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondentHeavy rainfall has triggered flood-like conditions in Rajasthan, prompting the state government to shut schools in Jaipur and other districts. An orange alert has been issued for Rajsamand, Sirohi, and Udaipur, while several towns remain inundated. NDRF, SDRF, and army teams have been deployed to assist in relief and rescue operations
25 August,2025 01:59 PM IST | Jaipur | mid-day online correspondentA massive landslide on the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway in Udhampur crushed a petrol pump near Balinallah on Sunday evening. Fortunately, no casualties were reported as staff and stock were moved in time. Authorities quickly brought the situation under control, though the petrol pump suffered extensive damage amid continuous rainfall.
25 August,2025 01:52 PM IST | Jammu and Kashmir | mid-day online correspondentPM Rabuka arrived in New Delhi on Sunday, marking the start of his official visit to India, which will continue until August 26. This is his first visit to India as the Prime Minister of Fiji
25 August,2025 01:42 PM IST | New Delhi | ANIADVERTISEMENT
A helicopter crashed in a field near Ventnor on the Isle of Wight, sending emergency crews racing to the scene. One person was airlifted to a major trauma centre as investigators work to uncover what caused the shocking crash near the popular seaside resort town.
Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister was on a two-day official visit to Bangladesh from 23 to 24 August at the invitation of his Bangladeshi counterpart. In the afternoon Dar called on Bangladesh Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus
25 August,2025 04:55 PM IST | Dhaka | ANIThe school sent the original alert shortly after 6:45 pm ordering students to evacuate the area near the Thomas Cooper Library, seek shelter and barricade themselves if necessary
A Defense Department official who was not authorized to speak publicly said some units on certain missions would be armed ' some with handguns and others with rifles. The spokesperson said that all units with firearms have been trained and are operating under strict rules for use of force
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Move to ease traffic congestion near Pune University, along Ganeshkhind Road
20 August,2025 10:17 PM IST | Pune | Archana DahiwalJanmashtami, 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-
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
Celebrating Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF)’s 50th anniversary with a record 17 films and series in official selection from India, South Asia and South Asian Diaspora. There are eight films and series from India, four South Asian films beyond India, and five Diaspora films
24 August,2025 07:04 AM IST | Mumbai | Meenakshi SheddeADVERTISEMENT
