The Ministry of Home Affairs on Sunday announced that the President of India has approved 131 Padma Awards for 2026, one of the country’s highest civilian honours
26 January,2026 12:26 AM IST | mid-day online correspondentCM Fadnavis also share a post on X and wrote that the sacrifice of Guru Tegh Bahadur was not limited to the Sikh community, but was a defence of India’s culture, values, and freedom of religion
25 January,2026 11:57 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentCM Fadnavis also share a post on X and wrote, "The sacrifice of Guru Tegh Bahadur was not limited to the Sikh community, but was a defence of India’s culture, values, and freedom of religion"
25 January,2026 11:54 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentCM Fadnavis also share a post on X and wrote, "The sacrifice of Guru Tegh Bahadur was not limited to the Sikh community, but was a defence of India’s culture, values, and freedom of religion"
25 January,2026 11:51 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentCM Fadnavis also share a post on X and wrote, "The sacrifice of Guru Tegh Bahadur was not limited to the Sikh community, but was a defence of India’s culture, values, and freedom of religion
25 January,2026 11:48 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentCM Fadnavis also share a post on X and wrote, "The sacrifice of Guru Tegh Bahadur was not limited to the Sikh community, but was a defence of India’s culture, values, and freedom of religion
25 January,2026 11:45 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentKagal State Excise raided two illegal factories in Goa, sealing liquor and materials worth Rs 1.32 crore. The operation exposed an interstate spurious liquor racket using fake Maharashtra labels and dealt a major blow to smuggling networks.
25 January,2026 11:28 PM IST | Samiullah KhanThe gallantry awards include one Ashok Chakra, three Kirti Chakras, 13 Shaurya Chakras (one posthumous), one Bar to Sena Medal (Gallantry), 44 Sena Medals (Gallantry) (five posthumous), six Nau Sena Medals (Gallantry) and two Vayu Sena Medals (Gallantry)
25 January,2026 11:20 PM IST | IANSIn her address to the nation on the eve of the 77th Republic Day, President Murmu said the country is recording continuous economic growth, driven by large-scale investments in world-class infrastructure and guided by the principles of 'atmanirbharata' and 'swadeshi'
25 January,2026 10:00 PM IST | PTIVeteran BBC correspondent and author Mark Tully, widely known as the broadcaster’s “voice of India”, died at the age of 90, the BBC confirmed on Sunday
25 January,2026 09:49 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentBorn in India in 1935 under British rule, he made the country his home and his career, becoming arguably the best-known foreign correspondent in the country
25 January,2026 09:22 PM IST | AFPCongress president Mallikarjun Kharge accused the BJP of turning governors into tools to harass opposition-ruled states, alleging direct interference from the Centre. Addressing a rally in Hubballi, he said constitutional authorities are being misused to destabilise non-BJP governments
25 January,2026 07:14 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentThe awardees include people who have dedicated their lives to serving society in areas such as education, healthcare, art, culture, and social welfare
25 January,2026 06:21 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondentRepublic Day marks the day the Constitution of India came into effect on January 26, 1950, transforming the nation into a sovereign, democratic republic. The day reflects India’s constitutional values, freedom struggle legacy, and commitment to justice, liberty, equality and fraternity
25 January,2026 04:33 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentTejashwi Yadav was appointed National Working President of the Rashtriya Janata Dal at the party’s executive meeting in Patna. While senior leaders welcomed the move, his sister Rohini Acharya launched a sharp attack on the party leadership, calling the situation “worrisome”
25 January,2026 04:32 PM IST | Patna | mid-day online correspondentThe roots of Republic Day trace back to the Indian Independence Act of July 18, 1947, which ended British rule and transferred legislative authority to India’s Constituent Assembly
25 January,2026 02:15 PM IST |Overall, while daytime temperatures remained slightly below average in many interior districts, Maharashtra continued to witness pleasant winter conditions, with no extreme variations reported
25 January,2026 01:48 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentMeanwhile, on Thursday, two persons have been arrested by the Noida Police following the case of 27-year-old techie Yuvraj Mehta, who lost his life after his car broke through a waterlogged pit near a public road in Sector-150, officials said on Thursday
25 January,2026 10:05 AM IST | Noida (Uttar Pradesh) | ANIMajor landmarks, including the Salal Dam in Jammu and Kashmir, the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus in Mumbai, and the Government buildings in Lucknow, reflected a vibrant, patriotic atmosphere in the cities.
25 January,2026 09:52 AM IST | New Delhi | ANIA day after MP’s nephew claimed his gun misfired, forensic reports have ruled out an ‘accidental firing’; investigators said the couple had an argument before the incident
25 January,2026 09:16 AM IST | Ahmedabad | AgenciesFormer Congress leader Shakeel Ahmad criticised Rahul Gandhi over Congress’s repeated electoral losses, alleging lack of internal democracy and centralised decision-making. He also claimed Rahul Gandhi is uncomfortable working with senior leaders and that dissent within the party is suppressed
24 January,2026 11:01 PM IST | New Delhi | ANIADVERTISEMENT
A 37-year-old Minneapolis ICU nurse Alex Pretti was shot and killed by federal agents during a controversial immigration enforcement operation. Officials initially claimed he was armed, but bystander video appears to contradict that account — showing him with a phone moments before the shooting.
The earthquake struck at a shallow depth of 10 km, making it susceptible to aftershocks.
25 January,2026 09:57 AM IST | Kabul (Afghanistan) | ANISpeaking from an undisclosed location to ANI, Nasim claimed that senior officials linked to Pakistan's military intelligence had recently visited Bangladesh. He said, "The ISI's second-in-command had visited Dhaka. The Generals from the Pakistan army had been frequenting Dhaka."
On Saturday, Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara confirmed that a 37-year-old man succumbed to multiple gunshot injuries after being taken to hospital.
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Amit Shah made the remarks via video link while inaugurating the Shri Motibhai R Chaudhary Sagar Sainik School and Sagar Organic Plant at Boriyavi village in Mehsana district, Gujarat
13 November,2025 09:36 PM IST | Ahmedabad | mid-day online correspondentMove to ease traffic congestion near Pune University, along Ganeshkhind Road
Janmashtami, 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-
Do we crave validation from our friends and colleagues on our social media more than we should? And do we really resent it if our friends are “influencers”?
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