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Maharashtra court sentences 10 to life for murder of Gawli Samaj leader in 2019

The District and Sessions Court convicted Shriram Gawande, Ranjit Gawande, Vikram Gawande, Suraj Gawande, Dheeraj Gawande, Vishal Tayade, Satish Tayade, Pratik Tonde, Mayur Ahir and Dinesh Rajput, special public prosecutor Ujjwal Nikam said

21 January,2026 04:01 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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Illegal mining in Aravallis can cause irreversible damage, says SC

A bench comprising Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and Vipul M Pancholi directed Additional Solicitor General Aishwarya Bhati, acting as amicus curiae, to suggest the names of environmentalists and scientists with expertise in mining within four weeks

21 January,2026 03:46 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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Trainee Indian Air Force aircraft crashes into water body in Prayagraj

An Indian Air Force (IAF) microlight aircraft crashed into a water body during a routine training sortie in Prayagraj on Wednesday. Both pilots are safe and a probe has been ordered

21 January,2026 01:25 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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Donald Trump departs for Davos forum again after switching to new plane

Trump resumed his Davos trip after Air Force One returned to base due to a minor electrical issue. He switched planes and departed, amid ongoing concerns over presidential jets and a donated Boeing 747 from Qatar

21 January,2026 01:25 PM IST | AFP
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Japan to restart world's biggest nuclear plant, faces public criticism

Japan’s Kashiwazaki-Kariwa nuclear plant, the world’s largest by capacity, is restarting one reactor for the first time since the 2011 Fukushima disaster. The move sparks protests over safety, earthquake risks, and TEPCO’s past scandals, as Japan seeks to expand nuclear energy to cut fossil fuel use and achieve carbon neutrality by 2050

21 January,2026 01:24 PM IST | AFP
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Election Commission hosts IICDEM 2026 global meet on democracy today

With the arrival of nearly 100 delegates from about 70 countries, the Election Commission of India on Wednesday commenced the IIICDEM-2026 at Bharat Mandapam in the national Capital

21 January,2026 01:07 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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BJP leader Vinod Tawde appointed party in-charge for Kerala assembly elections

Union minister and Bangalore North MP Shobha Karandlaje has been made the co-incharge for the Kerala assembly elections, likely to be held in April

21 January,2026 11:54 AM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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PM Modi greets people of Tripura on Statehood Day

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday extended greetings to the people of Tripura on their Statehood Day. He praised the state for its blend of tradition and modernity, noting that its people are contributing to India's growth trajectory

21 January,2026 11:30 AM IST | ANI
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Why Air Force One carrying Donald Trump returned mid-air en route to Davos

The unexpected turnaround came roughly an hour after departure, raising questions about the safety and condition of the aircraft used to ferry the American president across the globe

21 January,2026 10:37 AM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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Iran warns Donald Trump not to take action against Ayatollah Ali Khamenei

Tension between the US and Iran has been high since a violent crackdown by authorities on protests that began over Iran's ailing economy on Dec. 28. Trump has drawn two red lines for the Islamic Republic - the killing of peaceful protesters and Tehran conducting mass executions in the wake of the demonstrations

21 January,2026 10:07 AM IST | AP
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Angry over husband's late return, woman kills infant daughter in Latur

Enraged after an argument with her husband, the woman allegedly picked up a sharp knife from the house and stabbed her daughter on her face, abdomen, chest, waist, head and private parts. The toddler died on the spot, a police official said on Tuesday

21 January,2026 10:04 AM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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Delhi air quality remains very poor as AQI slips to 341

While the AQI showed a slight improvement from Tuesday morning’s reading of 397, pollution levels stayed firmly in the ‘very poor’ category, raising persistent health concerns—especially for children, senior citizens, and people with respiratory conditions

21 January,2026 09:38 AM IST | mid-day online correspondent
Tribes clash in Assam’s Kokrajhar, internet services suspended

Tribes clash in Assam’s Kokrajhar, internet services suspended

A vehicle with three Bodos on board had hit two Adivasi persons under Karigaon outpost under Kokrajhar police station, a home department official said

21 January,2026 07:00 AM IST | Guwahati | Agencies
Rare 3rd-century BC Buddhist relic put on public display in Odisha

Rare 3rd-century BC Buddhist relic put on public display in Odisha

The relic was displayed to allow monks, scholars, and devotees from across the country a rare and deeply reverential opportunity to have a glimpse of it

21 January,2026 06:56 AM IST | Bhubaneswar | Agencies
Noida techie death: Developer arrested, official sacked, CM orders probe

Noida techie death: Developer arrested, official sacked, CM orders probe

The 27-year-old engineer was killed after his car fell into a waterlogged pit of an under-construction commercial complex in Greater Noida’s Sector 150

21 January,2026 06:53 AM IST | Noida | Agencies
Long-billed Vulture rescued near Nashik released back into wild

Long-billed Vulture rescued near Nashik released back into wild

The vulture was spotted in a weak condition while moving from the Pench Tiger Reserve near Nagpur towards Anjaneri in Nashik district. Forest officials said that the bird was severely fatigued and undernourished at the time of rescue

20 January,2026 11:11 PM IST | Mumbai | Ranjeet Jadhav
Delhi government approves Rs 1,471-crore double-decker flyover in South Delhi

Delhi government approves Rs 1,471-crore double-decker flyover in South Delhi

The Delhi government has approved a six-lane double-decker flyover along the Mehrauli-Badarpur Road in South Delhi to reduce traffic congestion. The Rs 1,471.14-crore project, to be built by DMRC and completed by December 2027, will feature a metro corridor on the upper deck and an elevated road below

20 January,2026 10:23 PM IST | New Delhi | PTI
Turkman Gate violence: Delhi court grants bail to one accused

Turkman Gate violence: Delhi court grants bail to one accused

A Delhi court granted bail to Ubedullah, one of the accused in the stone-pelting incident during a demolition drive near Turkman Gate earlier this month. The court noted that CCTV footage did not show any overt act by him, that he is a local resident with no criminal record, and the sole breadwinner caring for his paralysed father

20 January,2026 10:08 PM IST | New Delhi | PTI
Newly elected BJP chief Nabin to chair first meeting on Wednesday

Newly elected BJP chief Nabin to chair first meeting on Wednesday

Newly elected BJP president Nitin Nabin will chair his first office bearers meeting in New Delhi, with state presidents and key leaders attending. The meeting will review organisational strength and strategies for upcoming elections in Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Assam, Kerala and Puducherry

20 January,2026 09:55 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
UP man arrested for killing parents, wife, and daughter over financial stress

UP man arrested for killing parents, wife, and daughter over financial stress

According to police, the accused killed his family over financial stress and domestic discord ahead of his daughter's wedding next month in Etah district. The man was taken into custody after the family members were found dead inside their two-storey house

20 January,2026 09:50 PM IST | Etah | mid-day online correspondent
No NOC, fitness certificate or permit for vehicles if toll dues pending: Govt

No NOC, fitness certificate or permit for vehicles if toll dues pending: Govt

The revised rules are aimed at strengthening electronic toll collection, curbing toll fee evasion and facilitating the smooth rollout of barrier-less tolling systems across National Highways

20 January,2026 09:48 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
F*CK OFF, Mr. President: Danish MEP Anders Vistisen Erupts at Trump

    F*CK OFF, Mr. President: Danish MEP Anders Vistisen Erupts at Trump

    A dramatic moment inside Europe’s political corridors has gone viral after Danish lawmaker Anders Vistisen delivered a blistering rebuke aimed directly at U.S. President Donald Trump, following renewed rhetoric questioning Greenland’s sovereignty. Speaking before a stunned parliamentary chamber, Vistisen accused Washington of overreach as Trump once again framed Greenland as a strategic asset tied to U.S. national security interests. The remarks, sharp and unapologetic, pushed the limits of parliamentary decorum and prompted immediate intervention from leadership, cutting the speech short. The fallout was instant. Social media platforms erupted with reactions ranging from applause to outrage, while online threats of economic retaliation and tariffs against Denmark began circulating. WATCH

    21 January,2026 02:14 AM IST
    Barcelona train crash leaves one dead days after deadly Spain collision

    Barcelona train crash leaves one dead days after deadly Spain collision

    Emergency workers Tuesday were still searching for more victims in the wreckage from Sunday's deadly train accident that took place some 800 km away as the nation began three days of mourning

    21 January,2026 08:50 AM IST | Barcelona | AP

    Donald Trump lists India-Pakistan peace claim as key success of first year

    The document also lists Trump's repeated claim of "brokering a ceasefire" between India and Pakistan as one of his key successes under the "Reasserting American Leadership on the World Stage" section.

    21 January,2026 08:43 AM IST | Washington | ANI

    Donald Trump says US will wipe out Iran if it assassinates him

    Iran on Tuesday warned Trump not to take any action against the country's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, days after the US president called for an end to Khamenei's nearly 40-year reign

    21 January,2026 08:37 AM IST | Washington | AP
    Strictest punishment for blast perpetrators; will send message to world: Shah

    Strictest punishment for blast perpetrators; will send message to world: Shah

    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 correspondent

    CM opens Pune double-deck flyover

    Move to ease traffic congestion near Pune University, along Ganeshkhind Road

    20 August,2025 10:17 PM IST | Pune | Archana Dahiwal

    Happy Krishna Janmashtami: Messages and Wishes to share with family

    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-

    05 August,2025 11:36 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
    When books break boundaries

    When books break boundaries

    Two distinctly different scenarios featuring young readers in two far-off corners of the city, sprung up pleasant surprises and reiterated how the written word can weave its magic in marvellous ways

    20 January,2026 06:32 AM IST | Mumbai | Fiona Fernandez
    18 January,2026 10:20 AM IST | Mumbai | Rahul da Cunha
    18 January,2026 07:54 AM IST | Mumbai | Sunil Gavaskar
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