Devendra Fadnavis said India needs 50 per cent women’s participation to become a developed nation. Speaking in Mumbai, he praised the Nari Shakti Vandan initiative and Narendra Modi’s leadership in boosting women’s representation and inclusive governance
Noting that filmmakers today are weaponising stories to drive hate, Mahesh Bhatt says he is hosting chat show ‘Pehchaan’ to spotlight those who quietly serve humanity
16 April,2026 10:34 AM IST | Mumbai | Priyanka SharmaA wanted accused in a multi-crore fake loan scam, Amol Thakre, was arrested in Delhi after a hotel altercation led police to verify his identity online. A Mid-Day report identifying him as a fugitive helped confirm details, prompting coordination with Mumbai Police
16 April,2026 10:05 AM IST | Mumbai | Samiullah KhanOn the 10th edition of their Record Store Day, The Revolver Club turns back to the first Indian superstar of the records, Gauhar Jaan, as a tribute
16 April,2026 09:26 AM IST | Mumbai | Shriram IyengarUS military claims it turned back 10 vessels in the first 48 hours of the naval blockade on Iran’s ports and the Strait of Hormuz. CENTCOM says zero ships broke through while Netanyahu affirms identical goals with Washington on eliminating Iran’s enrichment capability and reopening the strait
16 April,2026 10:41 AM IST | Washington DC | mid-day online correspondent
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