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EAM Jaishankar attends Khaleda Zia’s funeral, hands over PM Modi’s letter to son

Shortly after landing in Dhaka, Jaishankar met Rahman, the acting chairman of BNP and Zia’s eldest son, and conveyed India’s deepest condolences over the death of the iconic leader who dominated Bangladesh’s politics for over three decades. The external affairs minister is representing India at Zia’s funeral

31 December,2025 03:53 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
India News

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 01:25 PM IST | Agencies
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 01:08 PM IST | Mayank Shekhar
India News

Gig workers’ strike may disrupt Zomato, Swiggy, Blinkit and Amazon deliveries

Delivery partners working with companies such as Zomato, Swiggy, Blinkit, Zepto, Amazon and Flipkart have announced plans to log off their apps or significantly reduce work, raising concerns over delays, cancellations and service breakdowns on one of the busiest commercial days of the year

31 December,2025 11:08 AM IST | IANS
India News

Mahayuti alliance cracks in Latur as BJP to contest all 70 civic seats

Former minister and BJP's Latur civic poll in-charge, MLA Sambhajirao Patil Nilangekar, declared his party will contest all 70 seats in the LMC

31 December,2025 09:21 AM IST | mid-day online correspondent
India News

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 09:18 AM IST | mid-day online correspondent
India News

Uttarakhand: Two loco trains collide in Vishnugad-Pipalkoti tunnel, 60 injured

Chamoli District Magistrate Gaurav Kumar said that there were a total of 109 people on the train at the time of the accident, which occurred late in the evening, and 60 of them were injured. He said that all the people have been rescued and condition of all the injured is stable

31 December,2025 09:09 AM IST | PTI
India News

New Year 2026: Delhi Police intensifies security, sets up over 50 checkpoints

He added that more than 50 checkpoints have been set up across the city to curb traffic violations and conduct checks for drunk driving using breath analysers.

31 December,2025 09:00 AM IST | ANI
World News

Covert US drone attack hits Venezuela port linked to criminal gang

The strike was executed by the CIA and targeted a remote dock that US agencies believe was being used by the criminal gang Tren de Aragua to store drugs and transfer them onto boats for onward trafficking

31 December,2025 08:56 AM IST | ANI
World News

Taiwan detects 77 Chinese aircraft, 17 naval vessels amid extensive PLA drills

The latest activity comes after the PLA's Eastern Theatre Command conducted military drills in waters east of Taiwan, which it described as an all-dimensional force projection.

31 December,2025 08:53 AM IST | ANI
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
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
S Jaishankar to represent India at Khaleda Zia's funeral in Bangladesh

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 | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
PM Modi voices concern over reported targeting of Russian President’s residence

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 | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
At least 32 fall ill in Indore due to suspected water contamination

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 | Indore | mid-day online correspondent
Maharashtra polls: Ajit Pawar-led NCP workers vandalise party office in Nagpur

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 | Nagpur | 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
Saudi-UAE Partnership Splinters: Yemen Battlefield Forces Open a Silent Cold War

    Saudi-UAE Partnership Splinters: Yemen Battlefield Forces Open a Silent Cold War

    The Saudi-UAE partnership, once considered the Middle East’s most coordinated strategic axis, is now under visible strain as tensions escalate over the Yemen conflict. This video breaks down the fast-unfolding shifts inside the Gulf power equation, exploring how military disagreements, political calculations, and the recent STC sweep are reshaping Riyadh and Abu Dhabi’s approach on the ground. WATCH 

    31 December,2025 10:33 PM IST
    125-million-year-old spinosaurid dinosaur discovered in Thailand

    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 | Bangkok | Agencies

    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 | Taipei | Agencies

    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 | Texas | Agencies
    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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