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PM Modi attends Bhopal event marking Ahilyabai Holkar’s 300th birth anniversary

During the programme at Jamboori Maidan here, he also virtually inaugurated the Super Priority Corridor of Indore Metro, Datia and Satna airports and laid the foundation stone of various developmental projects

31 May,2025 01:18 PM IST | PTI
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Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis praises Ahilyabai Holkar

The chief minister will also attend Ahilyabai Holkar's 300th birth anniversary celebrations in Pune, Maharashtra, on Saturday (May 31)

31 May,2025 11:54 AM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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Hamas says it is still reviewing US proposal for Gaza ceasefire

In a terse statement issued Friday, Hamas said it is holding consultations with Palestinian factions over the proposal it had received from US envoy Steve Witkoff

31 May,2025 09:42 AM IST | AP
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"Attack on India's soul is just not accepted": Supriya Sule

Speaking after the meeting, Sule called the interaction "excellent," lauding Desalegn's five-decade-long engagement with Ethiopia's political and economic landscape

31 May,2025 09:40 AM IST | ANI
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Shrikant says Sierra Leone first to hold moment of silence for Pahalgam victims

Shiv Sena MP Shrikant Shinde noted that the Indian delegation was receiving growing global support, with leaders across nations expressing solidarity with India in the fight against terrorism

31 May,2025 09:19 AM IST | ANI
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'Colombia withdraws statement for Pakistan, will issue strong support for India'

Former Indian Ambassador to the United States and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Taranjit Singh Sandhu said that the delegation's detailed explanation helped reverse the Colombian stance

31 May,2025 09:16 AM IST | ANI
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Appeals court keeps block on Trump admin's downsizing of federal workforce

The Republican administration had sought an emergency stay of an injunction issued by US Judge Susan Illston of San Francisco in a lawsuit brought by labour unions and cities, including San Francisco and Chicago

31 May,2025 09:13 AM IST | AP
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Refugee arrested on return to Sri Lanka

The man was returning from a refugee camp in India after obtaining all necessary clearance from all relevant agencies and was certified as a refugee by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, MA Sumanthiran, a Tamil National Alliance member, said

31 May,2025 09:09 AM IST | Agencies
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China forms new international mediation-based dispute resolution group

The support of developing countries signaled Beijing’s rising influence in the global south amid heightened geopolitical tensions, partly exacerbated by US President Donald Trump’s trade tariffs.

31 May,2025 09:07 AM IST | Agencies
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Indonesia: 10 killed, 6 missing as stone quarry caves in

More than two dozen people were trapped in the rubble when the mine in Cirebon district collapsed, local police chief Sumarni said, and rescuers were able to pull a dozen injured people from the debris during a gruelling search effort

31 May,2025 09:03 AM IST | Agencies
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Indian-American Faizan Zaki wins 2025 Scripps National Spelling Bee

Zaki bested Sarvadnya Kadam to win the 2025 Scripps National Spelling Bee on Thursday night; a 7th-grade student at C M Rice Middle School, Zaki finished second in 2024 in a spell-off to another Indian-American Bruhat Soma

31 May,2025 08:59 AM IST | Agencies
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Donald Trump rally to promote Nippon-US Steel deal, promises no layoffs

Though Trump initially vowed to block the Japanese steelmaker’s bid to buy Pittsburgh-based US Steel, he changed course and announced an agreement last week for what he described as “partial ownership” by Nippon

31 May,2025 08:56 AM IST | Agencies
MEA says India in touch with Iran to trace missing nationals

MEA says India in touch with Iran to trace missing nationals

The Indian side has received good cooperation from Iranian officials and is extending full support to the families of the missing persons, said MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal. He also confirmed that the three Indians had arrived in Iran recently and are currently untraceable

31 May,2025 04:36 AM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
Amit Shah visits Poonch, offers prayers at Gurdwara damaged during Pak shelling

Amit Shah visits Poonch, offers prayers at Gurdwara damaged during Pak shelling

Shah visited Poonch to meet families affected by recent Pakistani shelling and distributed appointment letters to the kin of civilians killed. Locals shared their concerns with the Union Home Minister, urging compensation and relief

31 May,2025 03:52 AM IST | Poonch | mid-day online correspondent
We struck Pakistan thrice inside its territory: PM Modi in West Bengal

We struck Pakistan thrice inside its territory: PM Modi in West Bengal

Addressing a rally in West Bengal's Alipurduar, the first in the state after Operation Sindoor, PM Modi said the country's armed forces had avenged the "audacity of terrorists" who insulted the dignity of Indian women

31 May,2025 03:38 AM IST | Kolkata | mid-day online correspondent
People don’t want ‘Nirmam Sarkar’: PM Modi slams West Bengal govt

People don’t want ‘Nirmam Sarkar’: PM Modi slams West Bengal govt

Addressing a rally in Alipurduar, PM Modi cited incidents of communal violence in Murshidabad and Malda as grim reminders of the TMC regime's "cruelty and indifference" to the sufferings of ordinary citizens

31 May,2025 03:09 AM IST | Alipurduar | mid-day online correspondent
IMD issues red alert for Kerala's Idukki, Kannur, and Kasaragod districts

IMD issues red alert for Kerala's Idukki, Kannur, and Kasaragod districts

Waterlogged roads slowed down traffic, and many commuters faced significant difficulties. Several districts in Kerala have been hit by heavy rainfall, disrupting daily life and causing widespread waterlogging

31 May,2025 02:50 AM IST | Kochi | mid-day online correspondent
'World witnessed power of India's indigenous weapons during Operation Sindoor'

'World witnessed power of India's indigenous weapons during Operation Sindoor'

Addressing a rally in Kanpur after inaugurating and laying the foundation stones for 15 development projects worth over Rs 47,600 crore, he said big companies in the defence sector were coming to Uttar Pradesh and pointed out that the production of AK203 rifle has started in Amethi

31 May,2025 02:21 AM IST | Kanpur | PTI
Maharashtra hosts inter-state meet to tackle malaria

Maharashtra hosts inter-state meet to tackle malaria

The event was aimed to enhance cross-border cooperation-collaboration before the onset of high transmission season. It will improve malaria surveillance through effective cross-notification between high endemic districts-blocks, an official statement said

30 May,2025 10:36 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
SC starts contempt action against YouTuber for defamatory comments about judges

SC starts contempt action against YouTuber for defamatory comments about judges

A bench comprising Chief Justice BR Gavai and Justices Augustine George Masih and AS Chandurkar also directed that the offending video be immediately taken down and restrained the YouTube channel from republishing it or any content similar to it

30 May,2025 09:31 PM IST | New Delhi | PTI
PM Modi slams Opposition over 'false' social justice claims in Bihar

PM Modi slams Opposition over 'false' social justice claims in Bihar

On Friday, PM Modi inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for multiple development projects worth Rs 48,520 crore in Karakat. While addressing a rally, he said that during the Opposition's tenure, the poor and deprived sections of society were forced to leave Bihar

30 May,2025 09:26 PM IST | Karakat | mid-day online correspondent

    "26/11 Mumbai attack deeply impacted me": Priyanka Chaturvedi's emotional speech

    Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Priyanka Chaturvedi delivered an emotional and powerful speech in Copenhagen, recalling the personal and national trauma of the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks. Speaking to the Indian diaspora, she reflected on the lasting impact of terrorism, especially on women, and underscored the global need to stand united against violence and extremism.

    31 May,2025 12:01 PM IST
    Baloch Women Forum condemns abduction of 24-year-old student

    Baloch Women Forum condemns abduction of 24-year-old student

    The Baloch Women Forum (BWF) has strongly condemned the enforced disappearance of Mahjabeen Baloch, a student from Basima. Condemning the incident, the forum highlighted a deeply troubling pattern in which Baloch women are increasingly becoming targets of state agencies

    30 May,2025 09:35 PM IST | Balochistan | mid-day online correspondent

    Ready to restart talks with Russia but need clarity on terms: Ukraine

    Ukrainian officials have insisted that the Kremlin provide a promised memorandum outlining its position on ending the more than three-year war before the two delegations sit down to negotiate

    30 May,2025 09:09 PM IST | Kyiv | mid-day online correspondent

    'US, China agree to establish economic and trade consultation mechanism'

    The Vice-Premier further stated that the two countries should adopt a practical attitude to solving problems, conduct candid dialogues and equal consultations, manage differences, explore potential cooperation, and strengthen cooperation to push for new development in economic and trade relations

    30 May,2025 06:31 PM IST | New Delhi | 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
    On experiencing friendlessness at 40

    On experiencing friendlessness at 40

    Nearly five years after moving to South Tyrol, I don’t feel lonely because my closest friends are a WhatsApp text away. But I do miss the intimacies that are directly related to being in their presence

    30 May,2025 06:43 AM IST | Mumbai | Rosalyn D'mello
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