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Mahayuti allies go separate ways ahead of Jalna civic elections

The collapse became evident on Tuesday, the final day for filing nomination forms, with alliance partners -- the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Shiv Sena, and Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) -- deciding to contest the polls independently

31 December,2025 08:35 AM IST | mid-day online correspondent
Opinion

If you intend to get drunk, leave the driving to the sober

This is because Japanese authorities have figures showing that riding drunk also leads to serious accidents

31 December,2025 07:46 AM IST | The Editorial
Opinion

Akshaye Khanna in & as the enigma!

What’s it, if not the return of the morally unambiguous villain, missing for long, that also explains Khanna’s year at Bollywood’s box-office, no?

31 December,2025 07:40 AM IST | Mayank Shekhar
India News

Anjel Chakma murder: Family seeks capital punishment for accused

Anjel, a final-year MBA student at a private university in Dehradun, was allegedly stabbed to death by some youngsters on December 9. He died on December 26, after being in a hospital for 17 days

31 December,2025 07:14 AM IST | Agencies
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Seven killed, 12 injured as bus falls into gorge in Uttarakhand

The accident occurred in the Bhikiyasain area when the bus was en route to Ramnagar in Nainital from Dwarahat in Almora, SSP) Devendra Pincha said

31 December,2025 07:09 AM IST | Agencies
World News

125-million-year-old spinosaurid dinosaur discovered in Thailand

This fish-eating dinosaur stalked the Khorat Group’s waterways in Cretaceous Thailand. Interestingly, the discovery is being hailed as one of the most complete spinosaurid specimens ever recovered in Asia

31 December,2025 07:04 AM IST | Agencies
World News

Taiwan detects 130 Chinese aircraft, ships around territory

The detection comes a day after China launched large-scale joint military drills around Taiwan, deploying its army, navy, air force and rocket forces

31 December,2025 06:59 AM IST | Agencies
World News

Too much artificial light at night may increase risk of heart disease: Study

The participants, who had no history of heart disease and no active cancer, underwent the same Positron Emission Tomography/Computed Tomography (PET/CT) scan

31 December,2025 06:55 AM IST | Agencies
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S Jaishankar to represent India at Khaleda Zia's funeral in Bangladesh

According to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar will be visiting Dhaka on Wednesday to attend the funeral of the late leader. The former Bangladeshi PM passed away early on Tuesday morning after a prolonged illness at the age of 80

30 December,2025 08:14 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
India News

PM Modi voices concern over reported targeting of Russian President’s residence

In a post on X, PM Modi stressed the importance of diplomacy and cautioned against actions that could derail efforts to resolve the conflict. His remarks came after Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov stated that Ukraine had carried out a drone attack on President Putin’s state residence

30 December,2025 08:14 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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At least 32 fall ill in Indore due to suspected water contamination

A local councillor asserted that an 80-year-old man is dead due to the water contamination. However, city officials and the administration have not confirmed the death yet. Patients complained of vomiting and diarrhoea after drinking contaminated water

30 December,2025 05:20 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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Maharashtra polls: Ajit Pawar-led NCP workers vandalise party office in Nagpur

According to sources, angry party workers smashed television sets and broke window panes at the office. The protest followed the party’s decision to deny a ticket to Avinash Pardikar, who was seeking to contest the Nagpur Municipal Corporation elections

30 December,2025 05:15 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
Western disturbance raises night temperatures in Rajasthan; light rain forecast

Western disturbance raises night temperatures in Rajasthan; light rain forecast

Night temperatures rose slightly across parts of Rajasthan, with light rain expected on December 31 due to a western disturbance. Sikar recorded the minimum of 6.5 degrees Celsius, Pali 6.9 degrees, Alwar and Pilani 7 degrees, Churu 7.2 degrees, while the night temperature in Jhunjhunu was 8.2 degrees Celsius and 10 degrees Celsius in Jaipur

30 December,2025 04:21 PM IST | Jaipur | PTI
Air India expands partnership with AirBaltic to boost connectivity with Latvia

Air India expands partnership with AirBaltic to boost connectivity with Latvia

Air India has announced a new unilateral codeshare partnership with Latvia’s national carrier airBaltic, enabling seamless travel between India and the Baltic region via major European hubs. The agreement strengthens Air India’s European network and improves access to Riga, Tallinn, and Vilnius

30 December,2025 02:35 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Former VP Jagdeep Dhankhar yet to get official residence months after resigning

Former VP Jagdeep Dhankhar yet to get official residence months after resigning

Former Vice President of India Jagdeep Dhankhar, who resigned in July citing health reasons, is yet to be allotted an official residence despite being entitled to a Type-VIII bungalow

30 December,2025 02:27 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
Weather update: Delhi-NCR reels under severe pollution and dense fog

Weather update: Delhi-NCR reels under severe pollution and dense fog

The situation worsened significantly, with visibility dropping to zero in many locations on Monday night. This severely disrupted road, rail, and air traffic, causing delays and safety risks for commuters

30 December,2025 01:04 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
PM Modi condoles Khaleda Zia’s demise, says her contributions will be remembered

PM Modi condoles Khaleda Zia’s demise, says her contributions will be remembered

Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed grief over the death of former Bangladesh Prime Minister Khaleda Zia, recalling her contributions to her country and bilateral relations with India. In a post on X, PM Modi wrote, “Deeply saddened to learn about the passing away of former Prime Minister and BNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia in Dhaka

30 December,2025 11:07 AM IST | New Delhi | IANS
Delhi: AI Express pilot gets bail after arrest at IGI Airport for assault case

Delhi: AI Express pilot gets bail after arrest at IGI Airport for assault case

An Air India Express pilot accused of assaulting a passenger at Delhi’s IGI Airport was arrested and later released on bail, Delhi Police said. During the probe, after registering the case, the police collected relevant CCTV footage and recorded the statements

30 December,2025 10:20 AM IST | New Delhi | ANI
Air India Express pilot joins probe in IGI airport assault case

Air India Express pilot joins probe in IGI airport assault case

Captain Virendra Sejwal appeared before the investigating officer and cooperated with the probe, police said, adding that his replies were being examined in light of the available evidence

30 December,2025 09:23 AM IST | New Delhi | PTI
PMC elections 2026: 694 nominations filed in a single day as deadline nears

PMC elections 2026: 694 nominations filed in a single day as deadline nears

The sudden surge in nominations came just a day before the December 30 deadline for filing papers. Officials noted that only 49 nominations had been received till December 28, indicating a last-minute rush by political parties and candidates to enter the electoral fray

30 December,2025 08:16 AM IST | Pune | mid-day online correspondent
CM Dhami promises strict action over Tripura student’s killing in Dehradun

CM Dhami promises strict action over Tripura student’s killing in Dehradun

Police have announced a reward of Rs 25,000 for the only absconding accused, a resident of Nepal, and said they have sent a team to the neighbouring country, while five others, including two juveniles, have been apprehended

30 December,2025 07:10 AM IST | Dehradun | Agencies
Crippling winter storm slams U.S. as heavy snow and power outages spread

    Crippling winter storm slams U.S. as heavy snow and power outages spread

    A powerful winter storm is slamming large parts of the United States, bringing heavy snow, damaging winds, and dangerously cold temperatures across the Great Lakes, Midwest, and Northeast. Forecasters say the system rapidly intensifies to bomb cyclone strength, triggering widespread power outages and treacherous travel conditions.

    31 December,2025 01:12 AM IST
    Trump indicates US hit facility linked to alleged drug boats in South America

    Trump indicates US hit facility linked to alleged drug boats in South America

    President Donald Trump claimed the US struck a South American facility allegedly linked to drug-carrying boats, though no official details were provided. The president, who called radio host John Catsimatidis during a program on WABC radio, was discussing US strikes on alleged drug-carrying boats in the Caribbean Sea and eastern Pacific Ocean

    30 December,2025 12:06 PM IST | Washington | AP

    Saudi strikes Yemen’s Mukalla over alleged UAE-linked weapons shipment

    Saudi Arabia said it bombed Yemen’s Mukalla port after a weapons shipment allegedly meant for separatist forces arrived from the UAE, marking a fresh escalation in regional tensions. The attack signals a new escalation in tensions between the kingdom and the Southern Transitional Council, which is backed by the Emirates

    30 December,2025 12:06 PM IST | Dubai, United Arab Emirates | AP

    Yunus mourns Khaleda Zia, calls her a 'great guardian' of Bangladesh's democracy

    Bangladesh interim Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus paid tribute to former prime minister Khaleda Zia, saying the nation has lost a ‘great guardian’ whose role in restoring democracy will be remembered forever. Zia, the longtime chief of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) and a three-time prime minister, died at around 6 am local time

    30 December,2025 11:13 AM IST | Dhaka [Bangladesh] | PTI
    Strictest punishment for blast perpetrators; will send message to world: Shah

    Strictest punishment for blast perpetrators; will send message to world: Shah

    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 correspondent

    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
    Tackling one problem at a time

    Tackling one problem at a time

    Now that India is the world’s fourth-largest economy, we can soon start hoping for running water in this city

    29 December,2025 07:42 AM IST | Mumbai | Lindsay Pereira
    28 December,2025 06:48 AM IST | Mumbai | Rahul da Cunha
    27 December,2025 07:55 AM IST | Mumbai | Sanjeev Shivadekar
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