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US defence chief warns Indo-Pacific allies of real and imminent China threat

US defence secretary says China is training to invade Taiwan, calls for higher military spending in the region

01 June,2025 10:01 AM IST | Agencies
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Iran increases near weapons-grade uranium stockpile, says UN nuclear watchdog

The report by the Vienna-based International Atomic Energy Agency says that as of May 17, Iran has amassed 408.6 kg of uranium enriched up to 60 per cent. It called on Tehran to urgently change course and comply with the agency’s probe. The report comes at a time as Tehran and Washington have been holding several talks over a possible nuclear deal

01 June,2025 09:55 AM IST | Agencies
India News

Delhi: 17-year-old boy stabbed in leg after altercation in Delhi’s Mangolpuri ar

The Delhi police said that the motive behind the incident appears to be a minor altercation between the youth and some boys from the area. Based on the victim's statement, a case has been registered at Mangolpuri police station, they said

01 June,2025 09:47 AM IST | PTI
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Supriya Sule-led delegation pays floral tribute to Mahatma Gandhi at Embassy

An all-party Indian parliamentary delegation, led by Nationalist Congress Party-Sharadchandra Pawar (NCP-SCP) MP Supriya Sule, paid floral tributes to Mahatma Gandhi at the Indian Embassy in Addis Ababa"

01 June,2025 09:43 AM IST | PTI
World News

Trump withdraws Jared Isaacman’s nomination to head NASA amid political shake-up

Isaacman testified at his Senate confirmation hearing on April 9 and a vote to send his nomination to the full Senate was expected soon. President Donald Trump is withdrawing the nomination of tech billionaire Jared Isaacman, an associate of Elon Musk, to lead NASA, a person familiar with the decision said Saturday.

01 June,2025 09:38 AM IST | AP | PTI
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Train Derails in Russia’s Bryansk After Bridge Collapse, 7 Dead, 30 Injured

Russia's federal road transportation agency, Rosavtodor, said the destroyed bridge passed above the railway tracks where the train was travelling. A passenger train derailed in western Russia late Saturday after a bridge collapsed because of what local officials described as "illegal interference." Officials said at least seven people were killed

01 June,2025 09:35 AM IST | AP | PTI
World News

A cheese roll

When you have your favourite dairy at stake, a little bit of yeeting down the hill is no big deal

01 June,2025 09:31 AM IST | Agencies
Opinion

Homebound is Sholay 2.0

Neeraj Ghaywan’s Homebound is a powerful, deeply moving film headlined by hot young Bollywood stars, Ishaan Khatter, Vishal Jethwa and Janhvi Kapoor. An ode to friendship, it also offers a sharp commentary on the discrimination against ‘low’ castes and minorities

01 June,2025 09:26 AM IST | Meenakshi Shedde
India News

AIMIM Chief Owaisi Calls Pakistan ‘Epicentre of Takfirism’, Demands FATF Grey Li

All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) chief and MP Asaduddin Owaisi, who is part of an all-party delegation to Algeria while addressing the Algerian media, members of think tanks and the Indian diaspora, Owaisi said that there is no ideological difference between the terrorist groups in Pakistan and Daesh and Al-Qaeda

01 June,2025 09:12 AM IST | ANI
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Dragon boat races light up Beijing’s Grand Canal during vibrant festival weekend

Crews powdered their dragon boats through the water, following their drummer’s rhythm, racing to become the first to reach the finish line while residents and tourists cheered them on with over 2000 years of history this is the iconic dragon boat race

01 June,2025 07:31 AM IST | Agencies
Opinion

Taking the Rafa with the smooth

I’d say, Nadal is the greatest ever rival there was — rivalries there were many, but Nadal was a gladiator, playing every match like it was his last, running every ball down.

01 June,2025 07:24 AM IST | Rahul da Cunha
India News

Operation Shield: Civil defence drills held in Gujarat

Operation Shield is a nationwide civil defence exercise designed to test emergency preparedness, especially in regions bordering Pakistan. The drills are being held some days after Operation Sindoor

31 May,2025 11:38 PM IST | PTI
Bihar govt transfers 45 IAS officers, including DM of Patna

Bihar govt transfers 45 IAS officers, including DM of Patna

Patna, May 31 (PTI) The Bihar government on Saturday transferred 45 IAS officers, including several district magistrates (DMs), in a major shake-up in its bureaucracy ahead of the assembly elections, due later this year.

31 May,2025 11:28 PM IST | Patna | PTI
Valmik Thapar passes away, conservation community pays tribute

Valmik Thapar passes away, conservation community pays tribute

Thapar was one of the most influential voices for wildlife preservation in India. He was closely associated with the Ranthambhore Tiger Reserve, where his deep connection with tigers and the landscape became emblematic of his life’s work. His passing has left the conservation community in mourning, with tributes pouring in from across the country

31 May,2025 08:49 PM IST | Mumbai | Ranjeet Jadhav
India's active Covid cases rise to 2,710, 7 deaths reported

India's active Covid cases rise to 2,710, 7 deaths reported

Maharashtra reported two covid-related deaths, both the deceased had major underlying health conditions. While Kerala recorded the most number of Covid- 19  cases with 1,147 active cases, and reconciliation of mortality figures is ongoing

31 May,2025 06:36 PM IST | Bengaluru | mid-day online correspondent
Matter of pride that Queen Ahilyabai was daughter of Maharashtra: Fadnavis

Matter of pride that Queen Ahilyabai was daughter of Maharashtra: Fadnavis

CM Fadnavis said that the Maharashtra government is inspired by her life and contributions as a benevolent ruler and is committed to working for the welfare of the deprived sections of society

31 May,2025 06:00 PM IST | Choundi (Maharashtra) | mid-day online correspondent
Gautam Adani praises first-ever women cadets of NDA

Gautam Adani praises first-ever women cadets of NDA

The official said that the historic importance of the occasion, as it marked the graduation of the first-ever cohort of 17 female cadets from the Academy, an inspiring and transformative chapter in the NDA’s ongoing legacy of building the nation

31 May,2025 05:39 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
Court rejects plea seeking info on Savarkar grand-nephew's maternal lineage

Court rejects plea seeking info on Savarkar grand-nephew's maternal lineage

Judicial Magistrate (First Class) Amol Shinde dismissed the application, observing that the case pertains to an alleged defamatory speech made by Gandhi in London and not to the family tree of late Himani Ashok Savarkar, the mother of Satyaki Savarkar

31 May,2025 05:18 PM IST | Pune | PTI
Delhi: Rekha Gupta marks 100 days as Delhi CM

Delhi: Rekha Gupta marks 100 days as Delhi CM

During the program, Delhi CM strongly criticised her predecessor, accusing them of abandoning their principles in the pursuit of power, contrasting it with her government’s on-ground approach

31 May,2025 04:29 PM IST | News Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
Pune: Man booked for urinating on signboard of 'Shivsrushti' theme park's gate

Pune: Man booked for urinating on signboard of 'Shivsrushti' theme park's gate

Based on the complaint, the Bharti Vidyapeeth police registered the case against 59-year-old man who was later identified as Amol Arun Kulkarni, an official said

31 May,2025 04:00 PM IST | Pune | mid-day online correspondent
PM Modi praises BSF women for their remarkable courage in Operation Sindoor

PM Modi praises BSF women for their remarkable courage in Operation Sindoor

Addressing the ‘Lokmata Devi Ahilyabai Mahila Sashaktikaran Mahasammelan’ in Bhopal, PM Modi asserted that while worshipping Shakti, we offer sindoor, which is now a symbol of India’s bravery

31 May,2025 02:34 PM IST | Bhopal | mid-day online correspondent
Adani Ports raises Rs 5,000 crore via 15-Year Non-Convertible Debenture (NCD)

    Adani Ports raises Rs 5,000 crore via 15-Year Non-Convertible Debenture (NCD)

    Adani Ports and SEZ has successfully raised ₹5,000 crores through a 15-year Non-Convertible Debenture (NCD) issue. Backed by APSEZ's robust fiscal health and an 'AAA/Stable' rating by domestic credit agencies, the issue attracted a keen interest rate of 7.75% per annum. The entirety of this offering was acquired by LIC, and it is destined for listing on the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE).

    31 May,2025 01:47 PM IST
    Pakistan: 34 terrorists arrested as officials foil major attack

    Pakistan: 34 terrorists arrested as officials foil major attack

    The statement said it conducted 415 intelligence-based operations in different districts of the province during this week and arrested 34 terrorists

    31 May,2025 04:32 PM IST | Lahore | PTI

    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 | Deir al-Balah | AP

    "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 | Addis Ababa | ANI
    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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