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ISRO successfully conducts first integrated air drop test for Gaganyaan Mission

The test, which demonstrated the parachute-based deceleration system for the crew module, was conducted in collaboration with multiple defence and research agencies, including the Indian Air Force, Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), Indian Navy, and Indian Coast Guard

24 August,2025 08:23 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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CM Fadnavis orders crackdown on ineligible beneficiaries of Ladki Bahin Yojana

The Maharashtra CM announced an inquiry into the over 26-lakh beneficiaries of Ladki Bahin Yojana for alleged misuse. Benefits will be stopped for ineligible claimants. He also directed BMC to urgently address Mumbai’s pothole crisis, with 8000+ complaints recorded this monsoon

24 August,2025 06:11 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh felicitates Gaganyaan astronauts

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh honoured the four Gaganyaan astronauts - Group Captains Shukla, Nair, Krishnan & Pratap. He hailed them as India's pride and underscored the mission as a testament to a self-reliant nation's soaring space ambitions. Rajnath Singh, while praising their contribution during rigorous training and operations.

24 August,2025 05:08 PM IST
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Man accused of murdering wife for dowry shot at during encounter with UP cops

The accused has been charged with murdering his wife and allegedly subjecting her to repeated assault. The woman’s family alleged that the accused and his parents frequently tortured her over dowry demands

24 August,2025 05:01 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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Nirmala Sitharaman, Dharmendra Pradhan and others pay tributes Arun Jaitley

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan honoured former FM Arun Jaitley on his death anniversary. Amit Shah hailed him as a leader with sharp intellect and unwavering commitment to public service and BJP's ideals.

24 August,2025 04:59 PM IST
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Jammu Kashmir: Torrential rains trigger flood-like situation; traffic disrupted

Jammu records 190.4 mm rainfall in 24 hours, the second-highest in a century. Flood-like situations disrupt life, damage Jammu-Pathankot highway bridge. SDRF rescues 45 students from flooded IIIM hostel. Authorities issue alerts for more rain, landslides till August 27.

24 August,2025 03:57 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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Bihar voter revision list: EC receives documents of 98.2 per cent of electors

The poll body emphasised that the claims and objections period provides electors the opportunity to rectify mistakes in the draft rolls, as well as to submit any documents they may not have provided during their enumeration forms submission

24 August,2025 03:49 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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India conducts maiden flight tests of integrated air defence weapons system

The IADWS is a multi-layered air defence system consisting of indigenous quick reaction surface-to-air missiles (QRSAM), very short range air defence system (VSHORADS) missiles and a high-power laser-based directed-energy weapons (DEW) system, according to the defence ministry

24 August,2025 01:54 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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BSF arrests 15 Pakistani fishermen for illegally entering Indian waters

BSF seizes Pakistani boat in Kori Creek, arresting 15 fishermen for crossing the international maritime border. The incident highlights ongoing security challenges in the disputed creek region of Gujarat. The officials from the Border Security Force, while addressing the incident,.

24 August,2025 01:37 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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Rajasthan floods: Indian Air Force launches rescue operations in Kota and Bundi

IAF Mi-17 helicopter deployed for HADR in Rajasthan. Kota and Bundi are inundated after heavy rain. Operations focus on evacuating stranded residents and delivering essential relief materials to the flood-affected regions.

24 August,2025 01:28 PM IST
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North Korean leader Kim Jong Un supervises tests of new anti-air missiles

The test coincided with new South Korean President Lee Jae Myung 's trip to Tokyo for a summit with Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, where they vowed to strengthen bilateral cooperation and their trilateral partnership with the United States to address common challenges, including North Korea's nuclear ambitions

24 August,2025 08:58 AM IST | AP | PTI
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Indian among 5 killed after tour bus returning from Niagara Falls crashes in NY

The bus was travelling back to New York City after visiting Niagara Falls, with 54 people on board, including two bus company employees, police said

24 August,2025 08:57 AM IST | PTI
I am not afraid: Tejashwi Yadav says following arrest in Maharashtra

I am not afraid: Tejashwi Yadav says following arrest in Maharashtra

Yadav has been booked in Gadchiroli district for a post on his X handle, ahead of the PM’s tour of Bihar on Friday, in which he had alleged that PM Modi’s promises to the people were a “jumla” (rhetoric)

24 August,2025 08:14 AM IST | Katihar | Agencies
‘Bhagodi dulhan’ arrested for robbing five grooms in Jammu

‘Bhagodi dulhan’ arrested for robbing five grooms in Jammu

The scam came to light after Rashpal Chand of Dori Dager complained that his new bride vanished just two days after the wedding. “She fled with her accomplices, leaving the groom high and dry,” a police spokesman said

24 August,2025 08:11 AM IST | Jammu | Agencies
Karnataka: Original complainant arrested in Dharmasthala burial case

Karnataka: Original complainant arrested in Dharmasthala burial case

SIT seeks 10 days’ custody of the complainant, who after inconsistencies found in his statements and documents, has now been identified as CN Chinnaiah

24 August,2025 08:07 AM IST | Mangaluru (Karnataka) | Agencies
Woman dies, person missing after heavy rain wreaks havoc in Chamoli

Woman dies, person missing after heavy rain wreaks havoc in Chamoli

The officials said the woman died in a house in Sagwara village after being buried under debris. Her body has been recovered. On the other hand, a person is reported to be missing in Chepdon market

23 August,2025 04:39 PM IST | Gopeshwar (Uttarakhand) | PTI
CBI registers case against Anil Ambani’s RCom, searches premises

CBI registers case against Anil Ambani’s RCom, searches premises

The CBI on Saturday conducted searches at Anil Ambani’s residence and various premises connected to RCom in relation to the case, official sources said

23 August,2025 04:30 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
India announces suspension of postal services to US from Aug 25

India announces suspension of postal services to US from Aug 25

The Department of Posts has decided to temporarily suspend booking of all types of postal articles, destined for the USA with effect from August 25, 2025 except letters/documents and gift items up to USD 100 in value, an official statement said

23 August,2025 04:14 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Karnataka Dy CM DK Shivakumar: “Born Congressman, won’t join BJP-RSS

Karnataka Dy CM DK Shivakumar: “Born Congressman, won’t join BJP-RSS

The incident sparked a political storm, with BJP leaders mocking Congress's past criticism of the RSS. Shivakumar clarified that singing the anthem was part of his research on political outfits, including the RSS, BJP, and JDS

23 August,2025 01:41 PM IST | Bengaluru | ANI
J-K govt takes over 215 schools affiliated to banned Jamaat-e-Islami

J-K govt takes over 215 schools affiliated to banned Jamaat-e-Islami

The decision follows adverse reports from intelligence agencies indicating direct or indirect links between these schools and the proscribed organisation.

23 August,2025 12:45 PM IST | Srinagar | ANI
PM Modi to visit Japan and China from Aug 29 to Sept 1

PM Modi to visit Japan and China from Aug 29 to Sept 1

Following the Japan visit, PM Modi will travel to China from August 31 to September 1 at the invitation of President Xi Jinping. He will attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit, to be held in Tianjin

22 August,2025 10:29 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
Pentagon Quietly BLOCKS Ukraine's Long-Range Missile Strikes On Russia | Trump A

    Pentagon Quietly BLOCKS Ukraine's Long-Range Missile Strikes On Russia | Trump A

    The Pentagon has quietly restricted Ukraine from using U.S.-made long-range ATACMS missiles to strike targets inside Russia, a move that significantly limits Kyiv’s military options. President Trump, frustrated after failed talks with Putin, Zelenskyy, and European leaders, is weighing massive sanctions or tariffs against Moscow. Meanwhile, Russia’s foreign minister says no Putin–Zelenskyy meeting is planned, leaving the peace process at a standstill. 

    24 August,2025 08:23 PM IST
    Indian-origin truck driver facing homicide charges in US denied bond

    Indian-origin truck driver facing homicide charges in US denied bond

    Florida authorities said Singh entered the U.S. illegally from Mexico in 2018. Florida Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis dispatched Lt. Gov. Jay Collins to California to escort Singh onto an airplane Thursday

    24 August,2025 08:53 AM IST | Fort Pierce | AP | PTI

    European postal services suspend shipment of packages to US over tariffs

    Postal services in Germany, Denmark, Sweden and Italy said they will stop shipping most merchandise to the U.S. effective immediately. France and Austria will follow on Monday

    24 August,2025 08:51 AM IST | Athens | AP | PTI

    China: Under-construction bridge collapses, 12 workers dead, 4 missing

    The cable of the bridge broke during a tensioning operation at the site of a bridge under construction on the Qinghai section of the Sichuan-Qinghai Railway in Huangnan Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture

    24 August,2025 08:49 AM IST | Qinghai (China) | ANI
    CM opens Pune double-deck flyover

    CM opens Pune double-deck flyover

    Move to ease traffic congestion near Pune University, along Ganeshkhind Road

    20 August,2025 10:17 PM IST | Pune | Archana Dahiwal

    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
    Not the BEST result for UBT, MNS

    Not the BEST result for UBT, MNS

    While the recent BEST credit society election is being touted by the winning BJP as a precursor to the civic elections, the two Thackeray cousins say 12,000 voters don’t represent 1.4 crore Mumbaikars

    23 August,2025 08:46 AM IST | Mumbai | Sanjeev Shivadekar
    21 August,2025 06:53 AM IST | Mumbai | Clayton Murzello
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