According to the weather department, Nagpur and Wardha are likely to experience some of the highest temperatures, touching around 44 degrees Celsius to 45 degrees Celsius
18 April,2026 04:51 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentA court in Nashik has remanded self-styled godman Ashok Kharat to judicial custody till April 30 in a fourth sexual assault case. He is being investigated by an SIT for multiple allegations of sexual assault and financial fraud
18 April,2026 04:17 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentThe reptile, weighing around 150 kg and measuring 2.25 metres, was found hiding in bushes and was safely captured by the Hastinapur forest team. Officials later released it into the Ganga river
18 April,2026 04:16 PM IST | PTI"We have the majority, but we didn't get the two-thirds majority required for the Constitution Amendment, so this bill couldn't be passed," he said, while asserting that all other government business during the session was completed successfully
18 April,2026 03:29 PM IST | ANIOpposition leaders, including K. C. Venugopal, criticised the Centre for linking women’s reservation with delimitation in the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill, insisting they support the quota but oppose the linkage
18 April,2026 03:11 PM IST | ANIPrime Minister Narendra Modi will address the nation at 8:30 pm after the Women’s Reservation Bill failed to pass in the Lok Sabha. Earlier, he criticised the Opposition for not supporting the bill, calling their stance a mistake and accusing them of holding a negative mindset towards women, while warning of political consequences
18 April,2026 02:54 PM IST | ANIProtesters blocked roads, forcing closures of shops and institutions, while police were deployed to maintain order. Opposition leaders demanded a judicial probe and compensation for the victim’s family
18 April,2026 02:48 PM IST | PTIThe Press Information Bureau (PIB) has debunked viral claims that the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) introduced new rules to exchange discontinued currency, confirming no such announcement and urging reliance on official sources
18 April,2026 02:04 PM IST | IANSFlight operations at Pune airport resumed after an overnight disruption caused by a technical snag in an Indian Air Force aircraft. The runway was cleared following safety checks, with over 70 flights cancelled and several diverted before normal services gradually resumed
18 April,2026 01:57 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentMyanmar has released over 4,500 prisoners, including former President Win Myint, as part of a New Year amnesty announced by the military-led government. It remains unclear whether political prisoners, including Aung San Suu Kyi, will also be freed
18 April,2026 11:20 AM IST | AgenciesThe Giant Magellan Telescope (GMT) is advancing through its final design phase as researchers seek funding for construction. Once completed, the 25.4-meter telescope will be one of the world’s largest and is expected to become operational in the 2030s
18 April,2026 11:17 AM IST | AgenciesResearchers in Japan have developed a method to produce hydrogen gas using iron ions, sodium hydroxide, and methanol under UV light. The process achieved high hydrogen output, comparable to expensive catalysts, offering a potential low-cost clean energy alternative
18 April,2026 10:41 AM IST | AgenciesThousands of people in Manipur held a torch rally in Imphal West despite prohibitory orders, protesting a bomb blast in Bishnupur district that killed two children. Protesters demanded the arrest of those responsible, with the rally leading to clashes with security forces
18 April,2026 10:35 AM IST | Imphal | AgenciesA 2024–25 caste survey by the Telangana government has found around 89,000 children engaged in daily wage labour. The report highlights that 14 pc of them belong to SC communities and 11pc to ST communities, raising concerns over child welfare and education.
18 April,2026 10:26 AM IST | Hyderabad | AgenciesAn Election Commission flying squad detained four men and seized a firearm after a car chase near the Silver Cascade entry point in Kodaikanal. The incident occurred during routine checks when officials spotted a gun inside the vehicle
18 April,2026 09:48 AM IST | Kodaikanal (Tamil Nadu) | AgenciesFive people were injured in Shivpuri district of Madhya Pradesh after a Mahindra Thar allegedly driven by BJP MLA Pritam Lodhi’s son, Dinesh Lodhi, hit a motorcycle. Police have registered a case and are investigating the incident
18 April,2026 09:38 AM IST | Shivpuri | AgenciesThe Supreme Court of India has directed Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Uttar Pradesh to install CCTV cameras to curb illegal sand mining in the National Chambal Gharial Sanctuary, warning of strict action if violations continue
18 April,2026 08:47 AM IST | New Delhi | AgenciesNine members of a family were killed after their car collided with a private bus and caught fire in Surpur taluk. A 10-year-old boy was the only survivor, with preliminary reports suggesting a tyre burst led to the fatal crash
18 April,2026 08:36 AM IST | Yadgir (Karnataka) | AgenciesThe post from Central Command came shortly before Trump thanked Iran for opening the Strait of Hormuz, which he said was “completely open and ready for business"
17 April,2026 10:38 PM IST | | APThe proposed legislation, which sought to reserve 33 per cent seats for women in Parliament and state assemblies, received 298 votes in favour and 230 against, falling short of the numbers needed for passage
17 April,2026 10:17 PM IST | New Delhi | AgenciesAccording to the latest weather data, Wardha emerged as the hottest location in the state at 44.4 degrees Celsius, closely followed by Akola (44.1 degrees Celsius) and Nagpur (44.0 degrees Celsius)
17 April,2026 08:04 PM IST | MumbaiADVERTISEMENT
Tensions escalate across the Middle East as Iran hardens its position on the Strait of Hormuz, declaring it will not step back until its “rights are fully secured.” The strategic waterway, critical for global oil shipments, has once again become the center of geopolitical friction between Tehran and Washington. Iranian officials have issued strong warnings regarding maritime security in both the Strait of Hormuz and the Red Sea, hinting at potential disruption of key trade routes if pressure and naval restrictions continue. These developments come as global observers watch closely for signs of escalation or de-escalation. Former Iranian official Mohsen Rezaei reaffirmed Tehran’s stance, stressing that Iran will maintain strategic control over Hormuz until long-term economic and security guarantees are established in any future agreement. WATCH
Germany has launched a research initiative to assess lithium deposits trapped in deep underground saline brines in the North German Basin. The study aims to explore whether the resource can be extracted to support Europe’s growing electric vehicle industry
18 April,2026 10:32 AM IST | Berlin | AgenciesResearchers have found experimental evidence of “dark points” or optical vortices within light waves that appear to move faster than light under specific conditions. The findings support a decades-old theoretical prediction first proposed in the 1970s
A fresh round of Iran-US talks is expected in Islamabad as diplomatic efforts intensify to ease West Asia tensions. With global leaders backing de-escalation and a temporary ceasefire in place, Pakistan is playing a key role in mediating dialogue amid hopes of progress on nuclear and security issues
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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-
Wheelchair users, both cricketers and fans, spoke out about making the Wankhede Stadium and washrooms more accessible for people with disabilities
17 April,2026 09:06 AM IST | Mumbai | The EditorialADVERTISEMENT
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