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At least 27 migrants killed in shipwreck off Italy’s coast

In a post on X, Grandi stated that over 700 refugees and migrants have lost their lives in the Central Mediterranean so far in 2025, while emphasising the urgent need to enhance all aspects of the response to deal with such situations

15 August,2025 09:07 AM IST | Agencies
World News

Pakistan to develop ‘Rocket Force’ equipped with advanced tech

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif made the announcement at an event late on Wednesday night to mark the 79th Independence Day and to commemorate the recent four-day military confrontation with India.

15 August,2025 09:05 AM IST | Agencies
India News

Supreme Court directs ECI to publish list of 65 lakh deleted voters

A bench of Justices Surya Kant and Joymalya Bagchi passed the order while hearing pleas challenging the June 24 ECI decision to conduct the SIR. It directed the list of 65 lakh voters whose names featured in the electoral roll but dropped from the draft roll published on August 1

15 August,2025 09:04 AM IST | Agencies
India News

Supreme Court cancels bail of actors in Renukaswamy murder case

While Gowda, was taken into police custody on Thursday, the top court directed the authorities to take Darshan and other accused into custody forthwith and ordered that the trial be conducted expeditiously

15 August,2025 08:58 AM IST | Agencies
India News

PM Modi hoists tricolour at Red Fort as India celebrates 79th Independence Day

PM Narendra Modi hoisted the tricolour at Red Fort on the 79th Independence Day, assisted by Flying Officer Rashika Sharma, with flower petals showered from IAF helicopters. The ‘Naya Bharat’ theme shone through with 5,000 special guests, grand tributes, and nationwide band performances marking Operation Sindoor’s victory.

15 August,2025 08:41 AM IST | mid-day online correspondent
India News

Independence Day 2025: PM Modi extends greetings on 79th I-Day

As India celebrates its 79th Independence Day, PM Narendra Modi shared heartfelt wishes on X, urging citizens to work towards a ‘Viksit Bharat’. Ahead of his 12th address from Red Fort, the celebrations feature the theme ‘Naya Bharat’, Operation Sindoor tributes, and participation from achievers across India.

15 August,2025 08:22 AM IST | mid-day online correspondent
Opinion

Can we come together as a nation?

We must unite to rise above propaganda, resist the rhetoric of hate, and focus our energies on creating more equitable living conditions for the most vulnerable members of our society before it’s too late

15 August,2025 07:01 AM IST | Rosalyn D'mello
Opinion

Footpaths must be available for purpose they’re built

This edit space has often highlighted pavement apathy. With the few footpaths that are not encroached, the surface quality is questionable. There is a danger of falls with the rough, undulating tiling

15 August,2025 06:57 AM IST | The Editorial
India News

Bihar SIR row: SC directs EC to disclose details of 65 lakh deleted voters

A bench of Justices Surya Kant and Joymalya Bagchi, hearing a batch of petitions challenging the SIR process, asked the poll panel to display the names district-wise on the websites of the respective district election officers

14 August,2025 11:02 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
India News

Problem of stray dogs due to inaction of local authorities, says SC

A bench comprising Justices Vikram Nath, Sandeep Mehta and NV Anjaria was hearing a suo motu case and other pleas regarding stray dogs. It noted that authorities in Delhi-NCR have failed to act despite rules being framed by Parliament

14 August,2025 10:28 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
India News

16 BSF personnel conferred gallantry medals for Operation Sindoor

The gallantry awards recognise troops who carried out daring missions, including destroying enemy surveillance cameras and neutralising drone attacks along the India-Pakistan border. The BSF guards the 2,290-km-long International Border (IB) and the Line of Control (LoC) under the Army’s operational control on India’s western front

14 August,2025 09:17 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
India News

Operation Sindoor to be remembered as humanity’s fight against terrorism: Prez

Labelling the killing of innocent civilians in Pahalgam as “cowardly and inhuman”, President Murmu said India’s retaliation through Operation Sindoor will be remembered as an example of humanity’s fight against terrorism

14 August,2025 08:41 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
Gold climbs Rs 400 to Rs 1,01,420, silver rallies Rs 1,500

Gold climbs Rs 400 to Rs 1,01,420, silver rallies Rs 1,500

The yellow metal of 99.9 per cent purity had settled at Rs 1,01,020 per 10 grams in the previous session

14 August,2025 08:10 PM IST | New Delhi | PTI
Independence Day: Army strengthens LoC with three-tier defence

Independence Day: Army strengthens LoC with three-tier defence

An Indian Army officer said troops stationed along the LoC have been tasked with ensuring that no infiltration takes place. "Our task as the troops deployed on the ground is to establish, maintain, and ensure zero infiltration and create a zero infiltration grid in this area... We do that in three layers," the officer

14 August,2025 07:49 PM IST | Kupwara | mid-day online correspondent
Weather update: Cloudy skies, light rain likely in Delhi on Independence Day

Weather update: Cloudy skies, light rain likely in Delhi on Independence Day

According to the weather office, Friday will remain mostly overcast, with the maximum temperature likely to hover between 31 and 33 degrees Celsius and the minimum temperature possibly settling between 23 and 25 degrees Celsius

14 August,2025 06:42 PM IST | New Delhi | PTI
Delhi: 11,000 security personnel to guard Red Fort for Independence Day

Delhi: 11,000 security personnel to guard Red Fort for Independence Day

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the nation on Friday from the ramparts of the Red Fort. Delhi Police, the Army and paramilitary personnel have been deployed in the area for the day, with multiple layers of security in place

14 August,2025 06:12 PM IST | New Delhi | PTI
Hope relationship with US will continue to move forward: India

Hope relationship with US will continue to move forward: India

New Delhi's comments came amid escalating tensions between the two countries after President Donald Trump slapped 50 per cent tariff on Indian goods

14 August,2025 06:08 PM IST | New Delhi | PTI
At least 20 dead after massive cloudburst in Jammu and Kashmir's Kishtwar

At least 20 dead after massive cloudburst in Jammu and Kashmir's Kishtwar

The disaster hit between noon and 1 pm, when a large gathering of devotees had assembled for the Machail Mata Yatra. Chositi, the last motorable village en route to the 9,500-feet-high shrine, lies about 90 km from the town of Kishtwar and marks the start of the 8.5-km trek to the temple

14 August,2025 05:32 PM IST | Jammu | mid-day online correspondent
Kiren Rijiju slams Rahul Gandhi over 'vote theft' claims

Kiren Rijiju slams Rahul Gandhi over 'vote theft' claims

Noting there are many "smart people" in Congress, Rijiju urged them to "give some wisdom to Rahul Gandhi

14 August,2025 04:31 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Security beefed up in Jammu ahead of Independence Day, border grid on high alert

Security beefed up in Jammu ahead of Independence Day, border grid on high alert

A multi-tier security grid of the Army, BSF, and Jammu and Kashmir Police has been kept on high vigilance along the Line of Control and International Border to foil any nefarious designs from across the border, the officials said

14 August,2025 04:03 PM IST | Jammu | PTI
Bihar voter roll row: SC asks ECI to clarify 2003 electoral roll revision

Bihar voter roll row: SC asks ECI to clarify 2003 electoral roll revision

On August 13, the Supreme Court noted that electoral rolls must be updated regularly, emphasizing that increasing acceptable ID documents from seven to eleven for Bihar’s SIR is "voter-friendly and not exclusionary"

14 August,2025 02:53 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
Explained: What if Trump-Putin meeting fails? Could India face higher tariffs?

    Explained: What if Trump-Putin meeting fails? Could India face higher tariffs?

    The United States has warned India that secondary tariffs could increase if President Donald Trump’s meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska fails to make progress on Ukraine. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the EU should also join in imposing secondary sanctions. Trump already imposed a 25% penalty on India, bringing the total tariff on Indian goods to 50%, linked to India’s increased purchases of Russian crude and weapons. India has defended its energy choices, importing cheap Russian oil to protect millions of citizens from rising costs. Delhi has called the US tariffs “unfair, unjustified, and unreasonable” and promises to safeguard national interests.

    14 August,2025 07:31 PM IST
    Germany, partners to boost Ukraine defense with large-scale military package

    Germany, partners to boost Ukraine defense with large-scale military package

    Earlier this month, NATO started coordinating regular deliveries of large weapons packages to Ukraine after the Netherlands said that it would provide air defence equipment, ammunition and other military aid worth 500 million euros (USD 582 million)

    14 August,2025 10:30 AM IST | Berlin | AP

    Iran’s president mocks Netanyahu’s water aid pledge

    Netanyahu addressed Iranians in a video message on Tuesday, pledging that Israel would help solve the country's severe water shortages once Iran is 'free' from the current government, according to Israeli media

    14 August,2025 10:28 AM IST | Tehran | AP

    Six members of Amish community die in Michigan truck-van collision

    Thirteen people were in the two vehicles, including 10 in the van, the sheriff's office said. 'Multiple passengers were ejected from the van and the pickup,' the sheriff's office said on Facebook

    14 August,2025 10:25 AM IST | Caro | AP
    Happy Krishna Janmashtami: Messages and Wishes to share with family

    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
    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
    Para-athletes deserve support from the government

    Para-athletes deserve support from the government

    The 100 per cent blind athlete, who is based in Borivli, has won several national medals in para judo competitions. He is now looking forward to carving a niche internationally, climbing the rungs of the ladder to hopefully sporting success

    13 August,2025 06:43 AM IST | Mumbai | The Editorial
    11 August,2025 08:10 PM IST | Mumbai | Ajaz Ashraf
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