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US citizen dragged from car by immigration agents, viral video sparks outrage

Aliya Rahman said she was brought to a detention center where she was denied medical care and lost consciousness. The Department of Homeland Security said she was an agitator who was obstructing ICE agents conducting arrests in the area

16 January,2026 08:46 AM IST | AP
World News

Taiwan detects 34 PLA aircraft, 11 PLAN ships around its territory

The Ministry of National Defence also added that all sorties crossed the median line and entered Taiwan's northern, southwestern, and eastern ADIZ

16 January,2026 08:38 AM IST | ANI
World News

PIO woman arrested in US for killing two young sons in New Jersey

Around 6.45 pm on January 13, the children’s father made a 911 call. He said that after arriving home from work, he found his boys, aged 5 and 7, unconscious and that “his wife did something to them”

16 January,2026 07:50 AM IST | Agencies
World News

European troops arrive in Greenland amid rift with Trump administration

The first French military elements are en route and others will follow, with about 15 French soldiers already in Nuuk for a military exercise

16 January,2026 07:46 AM IST | Agencies
World News

Father-son duo sets new drone speed record at 656.6 kmph

YouTuber Luke Bell and his father, Mike, set the new world speed record in Cape Town, South Africa, on December 11, 2025. The milestone was achieved during a test flight of the Peregreen V4, a fully 3D-printed quadcopter

16 January,2026 07:42 AM IST | Agencies
Opinion

For winners of the election, start dialling D for Deliver

Thanking the electorate does not mean posing for photos with people

16 January,2026 07:38 AM IST | The Editorial
World News

Thailand: Crane collapse near Bangkok kills two people

The work on an extension of the Rama 2 Road expressway — a major artery from Bangkok — has become notorious for construction accidents, some of them fatal

16 January,2026 07:38 AM IST | Agencies
Opinion

To share your joy, or not?

In a time when the world seems to be burning, do we share our daily outfits, that aesthetic coffee and cake picture, or dream vacation clicks? It’s a tough spot to be in

16 January,2026 07:35 AM IST | Aastha Atray Banan
World News

Trump administration moves US carrier strike group to Middle East

The carrier strike group — centred on an aircraft carrier and supported by multiple warships, including at least one attack submarine — is expected to take around a week

16 January,2026 07:34 AM IST | Agencies
India News

Army showcases advanced weapon systems at 78th Army Day Parade

Mounted troops of the 61st Cavalry showcased military heritage while advanced weapon systems and armoured vehicles, including Arjun tanks, K-9 Vajra, Dhanush artillery guns, BMPs, BrahMos missiles, were displayed in the parade

16 January,2026 07:30 AM IST | Agencies
India News

Two teenage trainees found dead at SAI hostel, police order probe

The incident came to light around 5 am when fellow hostel inmates noticed that the duo had not reported for the morning training session. When repeated knocks on the door went unanswered, hostel authorities broke open the door and found both girls hanging from ceiling fans in the room

16 January,2026 07:25 AM IST | Agencies
India News

Maharashtra polls: Sena leader's house attacked; BJP candidate assaulted

Polling for 29 municipal corporations in Maharashtra including Mumbai's high-stake BMC concluded on Thursday evening and the results to the polls are expected on Friday

15 January,2026 11:00 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
Maharashtra polls: 155 govt employees booked for failing to report for poll duty

Maharashtra polls: 155 govt employees booked for failing to report for poll duty

The employees belong to Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar in the Marathwada region and nearby areas under Phulambri and Gangapur Panchayat Samiti. They were assigned election-related duties but did not collect polling materials or report for work, officials said

15 January,2026 10:32 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Clashes, EVM issues and cash-distribution allegations overshadow civic polls

Clashes, EVM issues and cash-distribution allegations overshadow civic polls

Officials, however, maintained that there were no major incidents in Mumbai, the largest corporation and the most closely contested. EVMs reportedly developed faults in wards across Nagpur, Amravati, Shirgaon, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar (Kanya Vidyalaya), Akola (Pink Polling Center), and Dhule

15 January,2026 08:21 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Air India A350 suffers engine damage after baggage container incident

Air India A350 suffers engine damage after baggage container incident

The incident occurred as Flight AI101 was taxiing in dense fog after returning to the national capital shortly after take-off, following the unexpected closure of Iranian airspace. No injuries were reported.

15 January,2026 07:52 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
Uttarayan turns deadly as kite strings and electrocution kill 4 in Gujarat

Uttarayan turns deadly as kite strings and electrocution kill 4 in Gujarat

At least four people, including children, died in kite-related incidents in Gujarat during Uttarayan, while emergency cases surged by 33 percent due to kite strings, electrocution, falls, and two wheeler travel

15 January,2026 05:15 PM IST | Ahmedabad | PTI
Maharashtra civic polls | Voters made to wipe ink after voting: Supriya Sule

Maharashtra civic polls | Voters made to wipe ink after voting: Supriya Sule

The Lok Sabha MP claimed that in several polling centres across the state, voters were allegedly made to wipe off the ink on their fingers after casting their votes, raising serious concerns about the integrity of the elections

15 January,2026 05:10 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Pune polls: Pimpri-Chinchwad records 40.5 per cent at 3.30 pm after slow start

Pune polls: Pimpri-Chinchwad records 40.5 per cent at 3.30 pm after slow start

According to election officials, several residents chose to travel during the holiday, which affected voter participation. Heavy traffic congestion was reported in areas such as Somatane Phata, Bhosari and parts of Pune, making it difficult for some voters to reach polling centres

15 January,2026 05:01 PM IST | Pune | Archana Dahiwal
EVM glitches reported in Pune, machines replaced: Officials

EVM glitches reported in Pune, machines replaced: Officials

NCP (SP) leader Rohit Pawar claimed in a post on X that incidents of EVMs shutting down were reported at the start of voting in Pune and Pimpri Chinchwad municipal areas

15 January,2026 04:50 PM IST | Pune | mid-day online correspondent
'Polling booths placed far apart to stop people from voting against BJP'

'Polling booths placed far apart to stop people from voting against BJP'

As voting began across 29 civic bodies in Maharashtra, NCP (SP) MLA Rohit Pawar alleged polling booth misplacement, EVM discrepancies, and poll code violations to favour the BJP. Early trends in the BMC elections showed low turnout, with male voters outnumbering women

15 January,2026 04:35 PM IST | Pimpri-Chinchwad (Maharashtra) | ANI
Kerala achieves first-ever organ transport with the help of a commercial airline

Kerala achieves first-ever organ transport with the help of a commercial airline

Kerala used a commercial airline for organ transport for the first time, flying a donor kidney from Kannur to Thiruvananthapuram on an IndiGo flight for a transplant, coordinated by K-SOTTO

15 January,2026 02:22 PM IST | Thiruvananthapuram | PTI
Ice raids dragged to court, 10th Amendment fight erupts

    Ice raids dragged to court, 10th Amendment fight erupts

    Minnesota and Illinois have launched major legal challenges against federal immigration enforcement, invoking the 10th Amendment in an effort to block or limit Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations within their borders. State officials argue that the surge of ICE and Border Patrol agents represents federal overreach that interferes with state sovereignty, public safety, and local governance. The lawsuits claim aggressive enforcement actions have disrupted schools, businesses, tourism, and essential public services, while spreading fear across immigrant communities.

    15 January,2026 11:25 PM IST
    Iran protester not sentenced to death, won't face death penalty: judiciary

    Iran protester not sentenced to death, won't face death penalty: judiciary

    Erfan Soltani is imprisoned in Karaj outside Tehran after his arrest and is facing charges of propaganda against Iran's Islamic system and acting against national security, the judiciary said in a statement carried by state TV

    15 January,2026 07:04 PM IST | Paris | AFP

    Iran protests: Trump says killings have stopped, Tehran signals executions

    The US president's claims, which were made with few details, come as he's told protesting Iranians in recent days that 'help is on the way' and that his administration would 'act accordingly' to respond to the Iranian government

    15 January,2026 11:27 AM IST | Washington | AP

    Trump says US needs Greenland for security, flags Russia and China threat

    Denmark's Foreign Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen and Greenland's Foreign Minister Vivian Motzfeldt hold talks at the White House with US Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio

    15 January,2026 11:22 AM IST | Washington | ANI
    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
    Just going BTS of the BMC for a bit!

    Just going BTS of the BMC for a bit!

    If water, sanitation, roads, potholes, etc matter to you, I don’t know a more important vote than for local body elections; no?

    14 January,2026 07:48 AM IST | Mumbai | Mayank Shekhar
    12 January,2026 07:40 AM IST | Mumbai | Lindsay Pereira
    11 January,2026 09:01 AM IST | Mumbai | Rahul da Cunha
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