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Air India flight reductions to impact 16 international routes until mid-July

The airline said it has taken the decision to restore operational stability, enhance efficiency, and minimise any inconvenience to passengers amidst a “challenging period”. In a press release issued on Wednesday night, the airline said that amid the ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, night curfews in the airspaces

19 June,2025 10:43 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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India launches first commercial hydrogen buses in Ladakh's high altitudes

Five hydrogen fuel cell buses will soon start running commercially in Leh, Ladakh, an area with some of the world's highest roads. NTPC Limited officially handed these buses over to the State Industrial Development Corporation at the green hydrogen mobility station in Palam, Leh

19 June,2025 10:08 PM IST | PTI
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AI flight attendant Roshni Songhare laid to rest in Maharashtra's Dombivli

After her identity was confirmed through DNA testing, Roshni's remains were handed over to her family late Wednesday night. A special Air India flight transported her body to Mumbai, from where it was then taken to Dombivli

19 June,2025 09:54 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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Israel condemns Iran's civilian targeting; strikes continue

On Thursday, Brigadier General Effie Defrin, spokesperson for the Israel Defence Forces, stated that Iran has declared its intention to destroy Israel. He added that over the past six days, Iran launched more than 450 ballistic missiles and hundreds of drones, even attacking a hospital in Beer Sheva

19 June,2025 07:31 PM IST | ANI
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Maharashtra: Twenty people injured as state transport bus hits tree in Satara

A bus belonging to the Patan depot of the Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC) was on its way to Dhebewadi when it met with the accident around 8 am, an official said

19 June,2025 07:07 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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First batch of Indian students return home as India launches 'Operation Sindhu'

The first evacuation flight, carrying 110 Indian students, arrived on Thursday as part of a special operation launched by the Indian government in response to the escalating Iran-Israel conflict. these students, including 90 from JK, had been moved from Tehran to Armenia by the Indian Embassy as explosions and aerial attacks rattled Iranian cities

19 June,2025 06:42 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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CII prioritises AI, sunrise sectors, and MSMEs for global competitiveness

The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), Karnataka, announced that it will focus on AI-led transformation, sunrise sectors, and MSME capacity building to enhance the state's competitiveness on the global stage. They also aim to strengthen cooperation between the government, industry, and universities.

19 June,2025 05:15 PM IST | PTI
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Pune: Alleging harassment by sister-in-law, woman jumps to death with her son

A 31-year-old woman and her 6-year-old son died by suicide after jumping from their building’s terrace in Pune. A note found at their home blamed harassment by her sister-in-law. The tragic incident occurred in Kalpak Housing Society, Ambegaon Budruk. Police are probing the case further.

19 June,2025 05:13 PM IST | PTI
World News

Iranian missiles strike Israel including 'direct hit' on medical building

Israel's main southern hospital sustained a direct hit Thursday from an Iranian missile, with officials reporting "extensive damage" there. The hospital suffered "extensive damage" in different areas and people had been wounded in the attack. The hospital has requested people not come for treatment.

19 June,2025 04:08 PM IST | PTI
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Rough weather forces coast guard helicopter to make precautionary landing

A Coast Guard helicopter on a standard coastal patrol had to make an unscheduled landing at a college ground in Kerala on Thursday. This precautionary landing was due to encountering rough weather, according to a Defence release

19 June,2025 03:56 PM IST | PTI
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Social media influencer held for allegedly honeytrapping builder in Gujarat

Alok Kumar, Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Zone-1, Surat, stated that an FIR had been registered for honey-trapping against Kirti Patel and five other accused, out of which four had been arrested

19 June,2025 03:23 PM IST | ANI
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Gujarat police apprehend 200 illegal Bangladeshis, deportation process underway

On June 14, In a successful joint operation, the Southern Command Military Intelligence Unit and Kondhwa Police Station of Pune City Police apprehended four illegal immigrants from Bangladesh residing in a labour camp near Punyadham Ashram Road, Notting Hill Society, Pune

19 June,2025 03:18 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
94 students from J-K reach Delhi after evacuation from Iran: Omar Abdullah

94 students from J-K reach Delhi after evacuation from Iran: Omar Abdullah

In a post on social media X, the CM wrote that the Government had been making transport arrangements to ensure the smooth journey of the students back to Jammu and Kashmir

19 June,2025 03:07 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
Huge blow to Indian diplomacy: Congress on Trump-Munir lunch

Huge blow to Indian diplomacy: Congress on Trump-Munir lunch

Congress general secretary in-charge of communications Jairam Ramesh said Field Marshal Asim Munir is not the Head of State or Head of government of Pakistan and is the Chief of Army Staff, yet he gets invited by Trump for lunch and receives much praise

19 June,2025 01:32 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
PM Modi, Congress leaders, allies greet Rahul Gandhi on his birthday

PM Modi, Congress leaders, allies greet Rahul Gandhi on his birthday

Congress leaders, including Mallikarjun Kharge and Ashok Gehlot, extended birthday greetings to Rahul Gandhi, Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, on his 55th birthday, commending his unwavering commitment to constitutional values, social justice, and the upliftment of marginalised communities

19 June,2025 12:52 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
PM Modi condoles loss of lives in Pune road accident, announces ex-gratia

PM Modi condoles loss of lives in Pune road accident, announces ex-gratia

PM Modi announced an ex gratia of Rs 2 lakh from PMNRF for the next of kin of each deceased and Rs 50,000 to the injured; Nine people were killed after a car rammed into a stationary pick-up vehicle near Jejuri in Pune district on Wednesday evening

19 June,2025 12:37 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
‘Lunch with general, triple jhatka to nation’: Congress

‘Lunch with general, triple jhatka to nation’: Congress

Congress general secretary in-charge communications Jairam Ramesh asserted that if Indira Gandhi would have been the prime minister she would definitely have conveyed her displeasure to whoever the US President would have been

19 June,2025 11:44 AM IST | New Delhi | Agencies
Maharashtra: Man held for allegedly killing 64-year-old after dispute in Palghar

Maharashtra: Man held for allegedly killing 64-year-old after dispute in Palghar

The 35-year-old accused and the victim had a dispute over an issue. The accused then allegedly pulled out a knife and stabbed the victim to death, Kasa police inspector Avinash Mandale said

19 June,2025 11:11 AM IST | Palghar | mid-day online correspondent
Sonia Gandhi’s condition now stable, says Ganga Ram Hospital Chairman

Sonia Gandhi’s condition now stable, says Ganga Ram Hospital Chairman

Sonia Gandhi is now stable after undergoing treatment for a stomach infection at the Sir Ganga Ram Hospital in Delhi, as stated by the Chairman of Ganga Ram Hospital, Delhi. However, no updates were given on when will she be discharged from the hospital

19 June,2025 10:42 AM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
Civil Aviation ministry issues new rules to demolish obstructions near airports

Civil Aviation ministry issues new rules to demolish obstructions near airports

The proposed rules empower authorities to take swift action against buildings, trees, or any other structures that breach permissible height limits within designated aerodrome zones. The move is viewed as a preventive measure to eliminate risks posed by such obstructions in aircraft flight paths

19 June,2025 09:14 AM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
Punjab: Voting for Ludhiana West Assembly bypoll begins

Punjab: Voting for Ludhiana West Assembly bypoll begins

The Ludhiana West segment is set to witness a multi-cornered contest with major political outfits -- the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), Congress, BJP and Shiromani Akali Dal vying to outdo each other in the urban constituency

19 June,2025 08:46 AM IST | Ludhiana | PTI
Operation Sindhu: Evacuated Kashmiri students refused a ride back home

    Operation Sindhu: Evacuated Kashmiri students refused a ride back home

    Over 90 Kashmiri students evacuated from war-hit Iran under ‘Operation Sindhu’ landed in Delhi today. With no proper reception or flight arrangements, students refused to board the buses arranged for them. Following their protest, former J&K CM Omar Abdullah and the J&K government intervened to arrange better transport. These students had survived missile strikes near their hostels in Iran amid escalating tensions between Iran and Israel. While grateful for the evacuation, the students are demanding a respectful return home.

    19 June,2025 08:44 PM IST
    US starts evacuating some diplomats from its embassy in Israel as Iran conflict

    US starts evacuating some diplomats from its embassy in Israel as Iran conflict

    A government plane evacuated a number of diplomats and family members who had asked to leave the country Wednesday, said two US officials who spoke on condition of anonymity to describe sensitive diplomatic movements amid the Iran Israel conflict

    19 June,2025 09:59 AM IST | Washington | AP

    US President Donald Trump hosts Pak Army Chief Asim Munir

    It was immediately not known what transpired in the meeting between Trump and "Field Marshal" Munir. It is rare for the US president to host a lunch for a army chief of a foreign country

    19 June,2025 09:38 AM IST | Washington | PTI

    US would cause 'irreparable damage': Iran's leader rejects call to surrender

    The second public appearance by Ayatollah Ali Khamenei since the Israeli strikes began six days ago came as Israel lifted some restrictions on daily life, suggesting that the missile threat from Iran was easing

    19 June,2025 09:15 AM IST | Dubai | AP
    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
    Ishleen Kaur unravels motive behind Moose Wala’s murder

    Ishleen Kaur unravels motive behind Moose Wala’s murder

    Barring the turban, and the language of expression, it’s equally a mystery to me how so much of current Punjabi hop-hop stardom fits so seamlessly into African-American pop-culture, without quite coming across as caricatures/fakery

    18 June,2025 08:11 AM IST | Mumbai | Mayank Shekhar
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