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Shashi Tharoor to visit US, Supriya Sule to Qatar: India's all-party delegation

Union Minister Kiren Rijiju, while posting the list on Saturday, also highlighted how the Members of Parliament have shown a united stance of "One mission. One message. One Bharat". Shashi Tharoor led delegation to show India is against terrorism is on the go

18 May,2025 09:50 AM IST | ANI
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UP: FIR filed against eight men for molesting 18-year-old street vendor during

U[P: In the meantime, local residents gathered too, prompting the accused to flee after issuing threats. An investigation into the matter is ongoing, Pandey confirmed

18 May,2025 09:40 AM IST | PTI
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Delhi taxi driver stabbed to death by passenger after route dispute

"On reaching the spot, police found the bloodied car, bearing Haryana registration number and a male body lying around 50 metres away in the fields," Deputy Commissioner of Police (Rohini) Amit Goel said

18 May,2025 09:34 AM IST | PTI
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Earthquake of magnitude 3.8 strikes Arunachal Pradesh

n earthquake of magnitude 3.8 jolted Arunchal Pradesh in the early hours of Sunday, thNational Center for Seismology said. According to NCS, the earthquake was felt at a depth of 10 kilometres at the Dibang valley district of the state

18 May,2025 09:22 AM IST | ANI
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India-Pakistan tensions: Haryana YouTuber held on suspicion of spying

Jyoti Malhotra, who runs a YouTube channel, Travel with JO, and hails from Hisar in Haryana, was arrested from New Aggarsain Extension, they said.She has been booked under the relevant sections of the Official Secrets Act and the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, said police

18 May,2025 09:18 AM IST | Agencies
Opinion

South Asia shines at Cannes

South Asia and diaspora have seven films selected at Cannes 2025. These include Neeraj Ghaywan’s Homebound (Un Certain Regard), Kokob Gebrehaweria Tesfay’s A Doll Made Up of Clay (short, La Cinef, SRFTI) and Adnan Al Rajeev’s Ali (Shorts Competition, Bangladesh)

18 May,2025 09:14 AM IST | Meenakshi Shedde
World News

Russian drone strike kills nine civilians in Ukraine amid ceasefire violations

Russian drone strike hit a bus evacuating civilians from a front-line area in Ukraine’s north-eastern Sumy region Saturday, killing nine people, Ukrainian officials said, hours after Moscow and Kyiv had held their first direct peace talks in years that failed to yield a ceasefire

18 May,2025 09:13 AM IST | Agencies
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Zombie Cicadas, Chair-Wearing Gators and more

After 17 years of chilling underground, billions of red-eyed cicadas have burst onto the scene like nature’s own flash mob. But this isn’t just a regular bug reunion — some of these critters are infected with a wild fungus called Massospora cicadina

18 May,2025 09:05 AM IST | Agencies
Opinion

Lobo Lobo and the impossible mission

“But you, Lobo Lobo, you, how can you possibly scale up mountains and hang from helicopters?”

18 May,2025 08:49 AM IST | Rahul da Cunha
Opinion

The Surgical God

Sometimes, during a crisis, we need to remember that when we bleed, we all have the same blood

18 May,2025 08:46 AM IST | Dr Mazda Turel
Opinion

‘All people are more than their disability’

Foodies and fitness buffs, students and singers, trekkers and dancers, young Mihaan Dhall and Vir Kapoor share a warmly special friendship

18 May,2025 08:11 AM IST | Meher Marfatia
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India has jabbed Pakistan straight in its heart: Foreign affairs expert

In a series of remarks, Robinder Sachdev outlined the strategic significance of India's strike, emphasised New Delhi's firm security posture, and welcomed the move to engage international stakeholders through unified political outreach

17 May,2025 07:08 PM IST | ANI
Two brothers held for extortion bid in Delhi's Punjabi Bagh

Two brothers held for extortion bid in Delhi's Punjabi Bagh

Two brothers from the Punjabi Bagh area in West Delhi have been arrested for allegedly attempting to extort money from a friend by sending him a threatening letter, accompanied by two empty bullet cartridges, according to police statements filed on Saturday

17 May,2025 05:14 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
Nagaland government appeals to trade bodies to call off shutdown

Nagaland government appeals to trade bodies to call off shutdown

The trade bodies are demanding that the state government nominate representatives from District Chamber of Commerce and Industries into all Urban Local Bodies, particularly town councils

17 May,2025 04:18 PM IST | Kohima | PTI
Youth should value Christian institutions’ impact on India: Derek O'Brien

Youth should value Christian institutions’ impact on India: Derek O'Brien

Senior Trinamool Congress leader Derek O'Brien on Saturday highlighted contributions of Christian-run health institutions in the country, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic, and called upon the youth to focus on the positive role the community plays in nation building, especially in the sectors of health and education

17 May,2025 04:13 PM IST | Chennai | PTI
BJP's CR Kesavan slams Congress MLA Manjunath for undermining Armed Forces

BJP's CR Kesavan slams Congress MLA Manjunath for undermining Armed Forces

CR Keshavan, National Spokesperson of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Saturday condemned Kothur Manjunath, Karnataka congress MLA for his reported remarks questioning the authenticity of Operation Sindoor, calling an attempt to ‘defame, discredit and deplorably attack’ the Indian armed forces

17 May,2025 02:12 PM IST | Hydrabad | mid-day online correspondent
Ashish Shelar visits Andaman’s Cellular Jail, pays tribute to Veer Savarkar

Ashish Shelar visits Andaman’s Cellular Jail, pays tribute to Veer Savarkar

Shelar later met with the Chief Secretary of the union territory, Chandra Bhushan Kumar, requesting his cooperation to build a memorial of Veer Savarkar in Andaman Nicobar Islands

17 May,2025 01:40 PM IST | Sri Vijaya Puram | mid-day online correspondent
Study warns of chemical pollution threat to endangered Gangetic dolphins

Study warns of chemical pollution threat to endangered Gangetic dolphins

The Gangetic dolphin population has dropped by over 50 per cent since 1957, and their habitat range has decreased by nearly 25 per cent, despite their status as India’s national aquatic animal

17 May,2025 01:26 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
Congress shortlists MPs for delegation on Op Sindoor; Tharoor left out

Congress shortlists MPs for delegation on Op Sindoor; Tharoor left out

The Minister, Kire Rijiju, however, named Tharoor in the list of 7 MPs who would represent India at world forums, where they would brief world leaders on Operation Sindoor

17 May,2025 12:43 PM IST | New Delhi | ANI
Multiple shops gutted as massive fire breaks out in Maharashtra’s Washim

Multiple shops gutted as massive fire breaks out in Maharashtra’s Washim

Visuals from the scene depict dense plumes of smoke rising from the fire-engulfed buildings, while the exact cause of the blaze remains unknown at this time

17 May,2025 12:39 PM IST | Washim | mid-day online correspondent
India to send seven all-party teams to key nations with anti-terror message

India to send seven all-party teams to key nations with anti-terror message

BJP MPs Ravi Shankar Prasad and Baijayant Panda, Congress MP Shashi Tharoor, JD(U) MP Sanjay Jha, DMK's Kanimozhi, NCP (SP) MP Supriya Sule, and Shiv Sena's Shrikant Shinde will be heading a delegation each

17 May,2025 11:19 AM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
India-US zero-tariff claim explained: Why US-India deal is crucial?

    India-US zero-tariff claim explained: Why US-India deal is crucial?

    Has India offered the U.S. zero tariffs? That headline is making waves right now — especially after U.S. President Donald Trump’s latest claim. In a recent statement, Donald Trump said that India has agreed to remove almost all tariffs on American goods. Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar responded by saying, "Nothing is decided till everything is decided." In short, India says talks are still happening, and no final deal has been signed yet. Why US matters to India so much when it comes to trade and from where is this issue stemming from? Take a look.

    17 May,2025 08:40 PM IST
    India willing to cut 100 per cent tariffs; trade deal with New Delhi soon: Trump

    India willing to cut 100 per cent tariffs; trade deal with New Delhi soon: Trump

    Against the backdrop of the US President's repeated claim of India offering to drop all tariffs on American goods, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Thursday said that "any trade deal has to be mutually beneficial"

    17 May,2025 05:08 PM IST | New York | PTI

    Man who stabbed author Salman Rushdie on stage sentenced to 25 years in prison

    Matar next faces a federal trial on terrorism-related charges. While the first trial focused mostly on the details of the knife attack itself, the next one is expected to delve into the more complicated issue of motive

    17 May,2025 09:14 AM IST | Mayville | AP | PTI

    Supreme Court rejects Trump bid to resume quick deportations of Venezuelans

    The case will now go back to the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, which declined to intervene in April. President Donald Trump quickly voiced his displeasure

    17 May,2025 09:12 AM IST | Washington | AP | PTI
    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
    A more palatable way of viewing food

    A more palatable way of viewing food

    Thinking about the act of eating as primarily nourishing has altered my relationship with nutrition and my body. This, coupled with daily high-intensity walks, has worked wonders for my mental well-being

    16 May,2025 06:42 AM IST | Mumbai | Rosalyn D'mello
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