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 correspondentThe 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 correspondentDefence 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 ISTThe 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 correspondentFinance 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 ISTJammu 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 correspondentThe 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 correspondentThe 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 correspondentBSF 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 correspondentIAF 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 ISTThe 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 | PTIThe 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 | PTIYadav 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 | AgenciesThe 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 | AgenciesSIT 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) | AgenciesThe 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) | PTIThe 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 correspondentThe 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 correspondentThe 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 | ANIThe 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 | ANIFollowing 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 correspondentADVERTISEMENT
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.
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 | PTIPostal 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
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
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Move to ease traffic congestion near Pune University, along Ganeshkhind Road
20 August,2025 10:17 PM IST | Pune | Archana DahiwalJanmashtami, 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-
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
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 ShivadekarADVERTISEMENT