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Japan's beloved last pandas leave for China as ties fray

Panda twins Lei Lei and Xiao Xiao were transported by truck out of Ueno Zoological Gardens, their birthplace, to China, disappointing many Japanese fans who have grown attached to the furry four-year-olds. This happened amid diplomatic tensions sparked by Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi’s remarks on Taiwan, China

27 January,2026 03:38 PM IST | AFP
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Muslim body calls Gangotri entry ban divisive, warns it harms communal harmony

"A strange spectacle has been created in India by a few people with communal mindsets. Whenever a Hindu festival or fair starts, a signboard is displayed beforehand, indicating that Muslims are not allowed. Recently, at Gangotri Dham, the committee announced that Muslims would not be allowed," the Muslim body chief said

27 January,2026 03:34 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
India News

'Mother of all deals': PM Modi announces India-EU free trade agreement

Describing it as being discussed as the "mother of all deals", PM Modi said the agreement opens up significant opportunities for 140 crore Indians as well as millions of Europeans

27 January,2026 12:32 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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India's energy sector offers USD 500 billion investment opportunities: PM Modi

PM Narendra Modi said India’s energy sector offers USD 500 billion in investment opportunities, with plans to boost oil and gas investment to USD 100 billion by 2030 and expand refining capacity to 300 MTPA. He also called the India-EU trade deal a major boost for manufacturing and services

27 January,2026 12:20 PM IST | PTI
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Vijay Wadettiwar questions move to drop Mahatma Gandhi's name from MNREGA

Speaking to reporters in Nagpur, Wadettiwar said the employment guarantee scheme was introduced during the Congress-led government to support rural workers

27 January,2026 12:01 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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Carney calls Trump's tariff threats bluster ahead of US-Canada free trade talks

Trump threatened this past weekend to impose a 100 per cent tariff on goods imported from Canada if America's northern neighbour went ahead with a trade deal with Beijing, something Carney said Canada has no interest in

27 January,2026 11:41 AM IST | AP
India News

Eight killed in fire at twin warehouses in West Bengal's South 24 Parganas

The blaze in the twin units in the Najirabad area within Narendrapur police station limits, on the outskirts of Kolkata, was brought under control after a seven-hour firefight. However, pockets of fire in certain parts still raged, a senior police officer said

27 January,2026 11:36 AM IST | PTI
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India slams Pakistan at UNSC, says terrorism can never be ‘normalised’

India hit back at Pakistan at the UN Security Council, accusing it of using terrorism as state policy and rejecting its claims on Operation Sindoor and Kashmir. India said the operation was a justified response to the Pahalgam terror attack and reaffirmed that Jammu and Kashmir is an integral part of India

27 January,2026 11:30 AM IST | PTI
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At least 6,126 killed in Iran’s crackdown on nationwide protests, say activists

The new figures came from the US-based Human Rights Activists News Agency, which has been accurate in multiple rounds of unrest in Iran. The group verifies each death with a network of activists on the ground in Iran

27 January,2026 11:29 AM IST | AP
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EU formalises Russian gas ban amid push to diversify energy supply

In a statement shared by the EU Council, it was mentioned that the new rules also include measures on effective monitoring and diversification of energy supply. As per the regulation, importing Russian pipeline gas and LNG into the EU will be prohibited

27 January,2026 11:23 AM IST | ANI
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French lawmakers pass bill banning social media for under-15s

France’s National Assembly approved a bill banning social media use for under-15s, aiming to protect children’s mental health, reduce screen time, and limit exposure to cyber bullying and harmful content. The legislation also enforces mobile phone restrictions in high schools and will come into effect after senate's approval

27 January,2026 11:16 AM IST | AFP
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Death toll rises to 28 amid severe winter storm across US

The death toll included two people run over by snowplows in Massachusetts and Ohio, and fatal sledding accidents in Arkansas and Texas. In New York City, officials said eight people were found dead outdoors as temperatures plunged at night

27 January,2026 11:13 AM IST | IANS
Smog blankets parts of Delhi-NCR as AQI stays in 'poor' category at 294

Smog blankets parts of Delhi-NCR as AQI stays in 'poor' category at 294

Visuals from India Gate and Kartavya Path showed smog lingering over central Delhi. Similar conditions were observed near the Swaminarayan Akshardham temple in Pandav Nagar, where haze persisted during the early morning hours

27 January,2026 10:42 AM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
Togolese woman caught with drugs worth Rs 2 cr at Kochi airport

Togolese woman caught with drugs worth Rs 2 cr at Kochi airport

Officers discovered a secret "false bottom" hidden under the lining of the woman's suitcase. Tucked away inside this hidden space were two packets of a banned drug called Methaqualone which weighed nearly four kg and are estimated to be worth about Rs two crore.

27 January,2026 10:19 AM IST | Kochi | PTI
Chinese manja kills 5-year-old girl in Hyderabad’s Kukatpally

Chinese manja kills 5-year-old girl in Hyderabad’s Kukatpally

According to police, the manja of a flying kite got entangled around her neck and caused a deep cut. Nishvika Aditya (5) died on the spot due to profuse bleeding

27 January,2026 07:11 AM IST | Hyderabad | IANS
Fierce encounter between Assam Rifles and insurgents in Arunachal's Changlang

Fierce encounter between Assam Rifles and insurgents in Arunachal's Changlang

According to sources, the COB located at Ranglum village in Changlang district was fired upon from multiple directions. The remote border village lies close to the India-Myanmar border, near international border pillar number 168

27 January,2026 07:08 AM IST | Itanagar | IANS
President Murmu hosts traditional ‘At Home’ reception on 77th Republic Day

President Murmu hosts traditional ‘At Home’ reception on 77th Republic Day

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan, European Council President Antonio Costa, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, and several other distinguished guests attended the reception

27 January,2026 07:06 AM IST | New Delhi | IANS
PM Modi shares highlights from 77th Republic Day parade celebrations in Delhi

PM Modi shares highlights from 77th Republic Day parade celebrations in Delhi

May we always keep strengthening Constitutional values and realise the dream of a Viksit Bharat

27 January,2026 06:53 AM IST | New Delhi | ANI
Uttarakhand implements Uniform Civil Code Amendment Ordinance 2026

Uttarakhand implements Uniform Civil Code Amendment Ordinance 2026

Uttarakhand government has enforced the Uniform Civil Code (Amendment) Ordinance, 2026 after Governor Gurmit Singh’s approval. The ordinance introduces procedural, administrative and penal reforms to strengthen implementation, transparency and protection of citizens’ rights

26 January,2026 10:56 PM IST | Dehradun | mid-day online correspondent
Indian Army’s Him Yodha unit steals the show at Republic Day 2026 parade

Indian Army’s Him Yodha unit steals the show at Republic Day 2026 parade

Him Yodha represents the Indian Army’s specialised animal and mobility support units that operate in some of the world’s harshest terrains, including the Himalayas, the Siachen Glacier, and along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) and Line of Control (LoC)

26 January,2026 10:18 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
Xi Jinping, Trump and Macron and other world leaders congratulate India on R-Day

Xi Jinping, Trump and Macron and other world leaders congratulate India on R-Day

India marked the 77th Republic day with a grand parade in the national capital, showcasing its rich cultural heritage, economic progress and military strength

26 January,2026 09:44 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
Pakistan military pleaded for ceasefire on May 10: India tells UNSC

Pakistan military pleaded for ceasefire on May 10: India tells UNSC

Addressing the Council on Monday, India’s Permanent Representative P Harish said New Delhi would take all necessary steps to ensure the safety and security of its citizens

27 January,2026 09:41 AM IST | United Nations | mid-day online correspondent

Pakistan: Special police team formed to investigate deadly Gul Plaza fire

An order issued by South Deputy Inspector General Syed Asad Raza said the five-member team was constituted for the "arrest of involved accused person(s) and impartial investigation" into the case

27 January,2026 07:27 AM IST | Karachi | ANI

Donald Trump hikes tariffs on South Korean autos and pharma to 25 per cent

The decision comes as South Korea remains one of the United States' leading sources of imported goods, exporting USD 132 billion worth of products to the US in 2024, according to Commerce Department data

27 January,2026 07:23 AM IST | Washington | ANI
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
The crisis at the heart of politics

The crisis at the heart of politics

Parties seem to be focusing on increasing their numbers, with prolonged political games breaking out over power and positions, instead of stable governance being provided to the masses

24 January,2026 07:09 AM IST | Mumbai | Sanjeev Shivadekar
22 January,2026 10:15 AM IST | Mumbai | Clayton Murzello
22 January,2026 09:35 AM IST | Mumbai | Fiona Fernandez
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