Officials said students of the Kakabandha Ashram School complained of discomfort and fell ill after consuming food items “not mentioned in the authorised menu” on Sunday morning
14 April,2026 07:24 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentAccording to preliminary reports, the blast occurred in a boiler tube at the Vedanta Limited power plant located in Singhitarai village during the afternoon
14 April,2026 06:56 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentUnder the new mechanism, the gates will automatically close when a train approaches and if the gate remains open, the system will prevent the train from getting a green signal. This will reduces the risk of accidents caused by human error or negligence, officials said
14 April,2026 06:48 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentOfficials noted that the daily average sale of 5 kg cylinders has risen considerably, from around 77,000 in February to approximately 1.1 lakh currently
14 April,2026 06:39 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentActing on a complaint, police launched an investigation and said the incident occurred on April 4, when the accused, Mohan Jaiswal, approached the teenager on a black Bullet motorcycle near Jahangirpuri Metro Station. He then took her to a hotel in Murthal, where they had a meal
14 April,2026 06:33 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentThe new rules, notified on Tuesday, will come into effect from April 15, 2026, and aim to improve compliance, road safety and protect highway infrastructure
14 April,2026 06:31 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentIn September 2023, Parliament passed the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam, commonly known as the Women’s Reservation Act, which provides for reservation of one-third of seats for women in the Lok Sabha and state legislative assemblies
14 April,2026 06:13 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentExternal Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar held discussions with Australian and Israeli counterparts on the West Asia conflict, including concerns over Iran and the Strait of Hormuz. The talks come amid India’s ongoing diplomatic engagement with key partners in the Gulf region, including the UAE
14 April,2026 05:58 PM IST | ANIThe ACB’s Jalna unit caught Kapil Bhimrao Kamble, a junior security officer and superintendent of the remand home, while accepting the bribe in the Palwan Chowk area on Monday evening, an official said
14 April,2026 05:43 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentRahul Gandhi combined attacks on both the Centre and the state government, positioning Congress as an alternative capable of challenging the BJP at the national level
14 April,2026 05:09 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentThe BJP, the single largest party in the 243-strong assembly with 89 MLAs, elected Choudhary as its legislature party leader soon after Nitish Kumar, who heads the JD(U) and became a Rajya Sabha MP last week, submitted his resignation to Governor Syed Ata Hasnain as the chief minister
14 April,2026 04:59 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentPolice said the arrest was made at around 1 am as part of an evidence-based investigation. So far, two persons have been arrested in the case, while others are under the scanner. Police said the investigation is ongoing and more arrests are likely
14 April,2026 04:48 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentLt Governor T S Sandhu expressed serious concern over the incident and said he had spoken directly with the officer to check on his well-being. He has ordered for a strict action in the matter
14 April,2026 04:37 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondentKumar, who is the longest-serving Chief Minister of Bihar, shared the development through a post on social media following a cabinet meeting earlier in the day
14 April,2026 04:23 PM IST | Patna | mid-day online correspondentPolice in Noida arrested over 350 people after the workers’ protests turned violent, citing misuse of social media and misinformation. Authorities say the situation is under control as discussions with workers continue
14 April,2026 03:49 PM IST | Noida | mid-day online correspondentPM Modi paid tribute to B. R. Ambedkar on his birth anniversary, while highlighting the abrogation of Article 370 and implementation of the Uniform Civil Code in Uttarakhand
14 April,2026 03:44 PM IST | Dehradun | mid-day online correspondentUnion Home Minister Amit Shah held a roadshow in Kaliyaganj ahead of the West Bengal Assembly Elections 2026, targeting the Trinamool Congress and stepping up the BJP’s campaign
14 April,2026 03:02 PM IST | North Dinajpur | mid-day online correspondentThe BJP is contesting 27 seats in alliance with the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) as part of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA)
14 April,2026 02:56 PM IST | Chennai | mid-day online correspondentIndia has extended multiple rounds of humanitarian assistance to Afghanistan amid ongoing crises. According to MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal, India delivered 13 tonnes of BCG vaccines to support child immunisation against tuberculosis
14 April,2026 02:55 PM IST | Kabul | IANSTo assist voters, Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) will display coloured photographs of candidates along with their names, serial numbers and party symbols, making identification easier at polling stations, the ECI said
14 April,2026 02:53 PM IST | Kolkata | mid-day online correspondentAAP chief Arvind Kejriwal will campaign in Tamil Nadu on April 20 and 21 in support of the DMK and Chief Minister M K Stalin ahead of the Assembly elections. While AAP is not contesting, it has extended support to the Secular Progressive Alliance
14 April,2026 02:03 PM IST | New Delhi | ANIADVERTISEMENT
Israeli forces have surrounded the strategic town of Bint Jbeil in southern Lebanon after days of intense fighting with Hezbollah, marking a major escalation in the ongoing conflict. According to Israeli military claims, more than 100 Hezbollah fighters have been killed in a combination of airstrikes and close-range combat. The operation, led by Israel’s 98th Division, aims to secure the border and push Hezbollah forces away while establishing a deeper security buffer zone. Hezbollah, however, says it continues to engage Israeli troops in “point-blank” clashes inside the town.
The proposal was detailed by Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning on Tuesday, who said the framework reflects China’s approach to addressing ongoing regional tensions through dialogue, cooperation, and adherence to international norms
14 April,2026 03:43 PM IST | Beijing | mid-day online correspondentA reported US blockade of Iranian ports and rising tensions around the Strait of Hormuz could disrupt global oil supplies by blocking Iranian exports and pushing crude prices higher. Analysts warn this may also impact LPG shipments to countries like India and increase overall energy market volatility
Iran's FM Abbas Araghchi spoke with Badr bin Hamad Albusaidi over the phone to review recent developments, including discussions involving the United States
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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 correspondentMove to ease traffic congestion near Pune University, along Ganeshkhind Road
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-
It is unbecoming of so many young people to spend hours mocking the country’s most honorable politicians online
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