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ICG airlifts critically ill patient from Agatti Island to Kochi

The Indian Coast Guard carried out a swift medical evacuation from Agatti Island in Lakshadweep after receiving an urgent request to save a critically ill patient. An ICG Dornier aircraft was converted into a mobile ICU and flew the patient safely to Kochi for treatment

19 January,2026 10:12 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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Delhi HC reserves order on Lalu's plea to quash CBI FIR in land-for-job 'scam'

Delhi High Court has reserved its order on RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav’s petition seeking to quash the CBI FIR and chargesheets in the land-for-jobs case. Yadav has argued that the probe is invalid without prior sanction under the Prevention of Corruption Act

19 January,2026 09:21 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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At least seven killed, several injured in explosion at restaurant in Kabul

The explosion appeared to have hit a restaurant in the Shahr-e-Naw district of the Afghan capital. In the first few minutes after the blast, a police spokesman, Khalid Zadran, had identified the facility affected as a hotel

19 January,2026 09:20 PM IST | AP
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Gutkha worth Rs 72.93 lakh seized in raids across Nanded and Hingoli

During early-morning raids in Hingoli, a police team recovered gutkha valued at Rs 14.67 lakh from three vehicles and booked two persons under relevant provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the Food Safety and Standards Act, an official said

19 January,2026 09:05 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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Nitin Nabin becomes new BJP National President; to take charge on Tuesday

Nitin Nabin is set to take over as the BJP National President after 37 valid nomination papers were filed in his favour. The Bihar MLA, backed by PM Narendra Modi and top BJP leaders, will succeed JP Nadda and is likely to be sworn in on Tuesday

19 January,2026 08:46 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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'Country is young, so is BJP’s national president’: Anurag Thakur on Nitin Nabin

As the BJP starts the process to elect its new national president, senior leaders have submitted nomination papers for 45-year-old working president Nitin Nabin. Party leaders say the move reflects the BJP’s focus on youth leadership and organisational strength

19 January,2026 08:29 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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CBI arrests HPCL sales officer for accepting Rs 1-lakh bribe in Maharashtra

The sales officer has been accused of allegedly demanding and accepting a bribe of Rs 1 lakh from a complainant in connection with the handover of an HPCL retail outlet. The Central Bureau of Investigation said that they registered a case on January 16 against the accused following a written complaint

19 January,2026 08:18 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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Air India receives first line-fit Boeing 787-9 in major milestone for airline

Air India marked a key milestone as its first line-fit, made-for-Air India Boeing 787-9 aircraft landed at IGI Airport, Delhi. The widebody jet features custom-configured cabins and signals the airline’s push for a world-class flying experience

19 January,2026 06:30 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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Japan’s first woman PM Takaichi dissolves Lower House paves way for snap polls

Addressing a press conference, Takaichi said she intends to seek a fresh mandate from voters and has staked her continuation as PM on the election outcome. According to senior leaders of the ruling parties, the polling is expected to be held on February 8

19 January,2026 06:28 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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Three Ambala schools receive bomb threats, cops term it as hoax after probe

According to the police, two of the schools are located in Ambala Cantt, while the third is in Ambala City. Bomb disposal and police teams conducted detailed searches of the school premises as a precaution

19 January,2026 06:08 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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PM Modi welcomes UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan

Both leaders also travelled together in the same car from the airport, showcasing their longstanding friendship and the multi-faceted partnership between the two countries. This is the UAE President's fifth visit to India over the past decade

19 January,2026 05:48 PM IST | IANS
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India to grow 6.4 percent in 2026-27, remain fastest-growing major economy: IMF

The IMF estimates India's economy to grow by 7.3 per cent in 2025, followed by 6.4 per cent in both 2026 and 2027, significantly outperforming global and advanced economy averages

19 January,2026 04:05 PM IST | ANI
Bengaluru-Paris Air France flight diverted to Turkmenistan; passengers stranded

Bengaluru-Paris Air France flight diverted to Turkmenistan; passengers stranded

An Air France flight from Bengaluru to Paris was diverted to Turkmenistan after an engine issue early on Tuesday. The Boeing 777 landed safely in Ashgabat, but passengers were stranded for over 15 hours as the airline arranged a special relief flight

19 January,2026 02:56 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
Don't think Kashmiri Pandits want to live in Valley permanently: Farooq Abdullah

Don't think Kashmiri Pandits want to live in Valley permanently: Farooq Abdullah

The former Jammu and Kashmir CM expressed scepticism about whether the migrated community would want to come back, considering they have built new lives where they currently reside in other parts of the country, with their children engaged in employment and education

19 January,2026 02:46 PM IST | Jammu | PTI
Maharashtra civic elections: Surgeon enters politics, wins ward 8 in PCMC polls

Maharashtra civic elections: Surgeon enters politics, wins ward 8 in PCMC polls

Dr Suhas Kamble, joint replacement specialist with three decades of experience, elected from Bhosari on BJP ticket; he defeated three-time corporator and former standing committee chairman Seemant Savale by 256 votes, polling 12,618 votes to Savale’s 12,362.

19 January,2026 02:43 PM IST | Mumbai | Archana Dahiwal
Punekars shun NCP factions as BJP sweeps Pune, Pimpri-Chinchwad civic polls

Punekars shun NCP factions as BJP sweeps Pune, Pimpri-Chinchwad civic polls

Analysts say frequent alliance shifts damaged Pawar family credibility; the latest PCMC election became a direct contest between the BJP and the Ajit Pawar-led NCP faction

19 January,2026 02:42 PM IST | Mumbai | Archana Dahiwal
Nematode-based cancer detection method deemed non-patentable in India

Nematode-based cancer detection method deemed non-patentable in India

The Delhi High Court has dismissed the appeal by Japan-based Hirotsu Bio Science Inc., upholding the rejection of its patent application for a “Cancer Detection Method Using Sense of Smell of Nematode.” The Court held that the method falls under non-patentable diagnostic processes as per Section 3(i) of the Patents Act, 1970.

19 January,2026 02:39 PM IST | New Delhi | ANI
Jammu and Kashmir: Search ops resume to hunt down terrorists in Kishtwar

Jammu and Kashmir: Search ops resume to hunt down terrorists in Kishtwar

Security forces resumed Operation Trashi-I in Kishtwar’s Sonnar village after a night halt. 2–3 terrorists are believed trapped. Eight soldiers were injured in a prior gunfight. Operations are intensified ahead of Republic Day

19 January,2026 12:33 PM IST | Jammu and Kashmir | PTI
Dilip Ghosh criticizes TMC over fund mismanagement  and lack of transparency

Dilip Ghosh criticizes TMC over fund mismanagement and lack of transparency

"No central government has given as much funding to Bengal as the Modi government has. Funds are coming in, but nobody knows where they are going; there is no accountability for how they are being spent." said BJP leader Dilip Ghosh

19 January,2026 11:22 AM IST | Kolkata (West Bengal) | ANI
Kerala: Elderly couple stabbed to death, grandson injured in Palakkad

Kerala: Elderly couple stabbed to death, grandson injured in Palakkad

The accused, Muhammad Rafi of Ponnani, the couple's son-in-law and the child's father, is absconding and police have launched a search to nab him

19 January,2026 10:45 AM IST | Kerala | PTI
India’s automobile exports surge 24 per cent in 2025, cross 63 lakh units

India’s automobile exports surge 24 per cent in 2025, cross 63 lakh units

India’s automobile exports rose 24 percent in 2025 to 63.25 lakh units, driven by strong demand for passenger vehicles, two-wheelers and commercial vehicles, according to SIAM data. Maruti Suzuki led passenger vehicle exports, accounting for 46 percent of the total

19 January,2026 10:09 AM IST | New Delhi | PTI
Trump’s grudge letter to Norway exposes Nobel Prize disappointment

    Trump’s grudge letter to Norway exposes Nobel Prize disappointment

    An extraordinary letter from President Donald Trump to Norway’s prime minister has sparked fresh controversy after Trump linked his threats to seize control of Greenland to not receiving the Nobel Peace Prize. In the letter, Trump said he no longer feels obligated to think “purely of peace,” signaling a sharper and more transactional approach to foreign policy.

    19 January,2026 09:14 PM IST
    China records lowest birth rate in 2025 as population falls for 4th year: Report

    China records lowest birth rate in 2025 as population falls for 4th year: Report

    China’s birth rate hit a record low of 5.63 per 1000 in 2025, with population declining by 3.39 million for the fourth consecutive year. Despite demographic challenges, the economy grew 5 percent, aided by a record 1.2 trillion dollar trade surplus, though growth slowed to 4.5 percent in Q4

    19 January,2026 03:48 PM IST | Beijing (China) | ANI

    EU leaders vow to uphold Greenland’s sovereignty against US pressure

    European leaders reaffirmed support for Denmark and Greenland’s sovereignty after US President Donald Trump threatened tariffs on European countries to push a Greenland deal, warning that the move risks straining transatlantic relations amid rising Arctic security concerns

    19 January,2026 03:22 PM IST | Brussels (Belgium) | ANI

    Gaza ‘Board of Peace': Countries must commit 1 bn dollars for permanent seat

    According to officials from the United States (US), the initiative seeks to bring together a coalition of nations to work on peace-building efforts under a charter that emphasises stable governance and long-term peace in conflict-affected regions

    19 January,2026 02:07 PM IST | Washington DC | mid-day online correspondent
    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
    Jain Saraswati on goose or peacock

    Jain Saraswati on goose or peacock

    It is in Jain faith that she came to be associated with geese and peacocks

    18 January,2026 10:12 AM IST | Mumbai | Devdutt Pattanaik
    18 January,2026 07:54 AM IST | Mumbai | Sunil Gavaskar
    18 January,2026 07:24 AM IST | Mumbai | Meher Marfatia
    17 January,2026 06:52 AM IST | Mumbai | Sanjeev Shivadekar
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