Pune Police Commissioner Amitesh Kumar said an officer and two policemen were sent to the office after information was received about an alleged possible suspicious activity
13 January,2026 10:51 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentVeteran Congress leader and former Madhya Pradesh CM Digvijaya Singh announced he will not seek a third term in the Rajya Sabha as his tenure ends in April 2026, following a request to allow representation from the SC community
13 January,2026 10:13 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentAn Air France flight from Bengaluru to Paris was diverted to Turkmenistan after an engine issue early Tuesday. The Boeing 777 landed safely in Ashgabat, but passengers were stranded for over 15 hours as the airline arranged a special relief flight
13 January,2026 09:11 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentThe death toll from nationwide protests in Iran has risen to at least 2,000, according to a US-based rights group. Activists say most of those killed were protesters, as internet shutdowns make independent verification difficult
13 January,2026 08:52 PM IST | APAccording to a party statement, several aspirants who were denied BJP tickets switched allegiance to rival parties and filed nominations against official BJP candidates
13 January,2026 08:52 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentRallies, roadshows, press conferences, and heated exchanges dominated the closing hours of campaigning, highlighting the high stakes in both civic bodies ahead elections on January 15
13 January,2026 08:39 PM IST | Archana DahiwalThe apex court had earlier deferred the matter on November 24 last year after Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, appearing for the Centre and the Union Territory of Ladakh, sought time to respond to a rejoinder filed by Wangchuk's wife Angmo
13 January,2026 07:55 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentThe Indian Rice Exporters Federation (IREF) urged exporters to re-assess risks on Iranian contracts and adopt secured payment mechanisms, warning against over-leveraging inventories meant for the Iranian market
13 January,2026 07:24 PM IST | PTIIn a bizarre incident in Uttar Pradesh’s Mathura district, a 39-year-old e-rickshaw driver walked into a government hospital carrying a 1.5-foot-long snake in his pocket after it allegedly bit him. A video of the incident has since gone viral, prompting officials to call the police
13 January,2026 05:36 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentGerman Chancellor Friedrich Merz concluded his two-day India visit after high-level talks with PM Narendra Modi in Gujarat. The leaders agreed to deepen cooperation in defence, space, technology, trade and climate action
13 January,2026 04:03 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentArmy Chief Gen Upendra Dwivedi on Tuesday said Operation Sindoor remains ongoing and any future misadventure by the adversary will be effectively countered. He noted that the operation reset strategic assumptions by targeting terror infrastructure deep across the border, while adding that the situation along the LAC with China
13 January,2026 03:20 PM IST | PTIJharkhand has issued a health alert after two suspected Nipah virus cases were reported in neighbouring West Bengal. The state health department has led surveillance, rapid reporting and public awareness measures across all districts to prevent a possible outbreak. The Centre has assured full support to West Bengal
13 January,2026 02:37 PM IST | PTIDelhi experienced its coldest January morning in three years on Tuesday, with the minimum temperature dropping to 3 degree C, significantly below normal. The IMD warned that cold wave conditions are likely to persist, while the city’s air quality worsened to the ‘very poor’ category, with Anand Vihar recording ‘severe’ AQI levels
13 January,2026 12:22 PM IST | New Delhi | PTIThe deceased boy was identified as Bihar resident Priyansh. An enquiry has been ordered into the fire that sparked around 2.45 am on Sunday, Solan Deputy Commissioner Manmohan Sharma said
13 January,2026 08:09 AM IST | Shimla | AgenciesFormer Vice President of India Jagdeep Dhankhar was admitted to the cardiology department of AIIMS Delhi on Monday. Sources said his condition is stable. Dhankhar had resigned from the post in July 2025 citing health reasons
12 January,2026 11:48 PM IST | New Delhi | ANIAir India marked a key milestone as its first line-fit, made-for-Air India Boeing 787-9 aircraft landed at IGI Airport, Delhi. The widebody jet features custom-configured cabins and signals the airline’s push for a world-class flying experience
12 January,2026 11:40 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondentWith only two days left before the official end of campaigning on Tuesday, January 13, candidates and party leaders intensified their outreach through rallies, roadshows, bike rallies, and door-to-door meetings
12 January,2026 08:41 PM IST | Pune | Archana DahiwalISRO’s PSLV-C62 mission, carrying 16 satellites including a foreign Earth Observation satellite, failed during the third stage. The rocket deviated from its flight path, resulting in the loss of all satellites. Chairman V Narayanan said a detailed analysis is underway
12 January,2026 04:56 PM IST | Andhra Pradesh | mid-day online correspondentFrom long-pending infrastructure issues to a surge in “free service” announcements, voters across the cities are questioning the credibility, intent, and financial feasibility of the pledges being made in the last leg of campaigning
12 January,2026 03:43 PM IST | Pune | Archana DahiwalGerman Chancellor Friedrich Merz said Mahatma Gandhi’s teachings are more needed today than ever during his visit to Sabarmati Ashram with PM Modi. After the inauguration, both the leaders took a ride on the ground in an open vehicle and also tried their hands at flying kites
12 January,2026 02:59 PM IST | Ahmedabad | PTIPrime Minister Narendra Modi said India-Germany cooperation in defence and security reflects mutual trust, announcing new initiatives to deepen strategic ties. He mentioned that India and Germany share common priorities in the renewable energy sector
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A remark made by Donald Trump aboard Air Force One during a turbulent flight has ignited widespread controversy, drawing criticism from political opponents and reigniting debate over his long-standing pattern of provocative comments. As the aircraft encountered turbulence along the Atlantic coast, Trump was heard saying he was “looking for something to grab” before adding that it was “not going to be Karoline.” Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt, who was standing nearby, appeared momentarily taken aback before responding with laughter, a reaction that quickly became a focal point online. WATCH
Erfan Soltani was arrested on January 8 for allegedly participating in protests against Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. What initially began as demonstrations driven by economic hardship has since escalated into widespread unrest, openly challenging the Iranian leadership
13 January,2026 12:17 PM IST | Iran | mid-day online correspondentSome Iranians in Tehran were able to call abroad even as the internet remains cut off following nationwide protests that have left at least 646 dead. Several people in Tehran were able to call The Associated Press and speak to a journalist there. The AP bureau in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, was unable to call those numbers back
A 27-year-old hindu auto-rickshaw driver, Samir Das, was stabbed to death in Bangladesh’s Feni district, reportedly during an attempted vehicle theft. His killing is the ninth such incident against Hindus in 24 days, underscoring rising violence against minorities in the country
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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
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