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Multiple shops gutted as massive fire breaks out in Maharashtra’s Washim

Visuals from the scene depict dense plumes of smoke rising from the fire-engulfed buildings, while the exact cause of the blaze remains unknown at this time

17 May,2025 12:17 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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India to send seven all-party teams to key nations with anti-terror message

BJP MPs Ravi Shankar Prasad and Baijayant Panda, Congress MP Shashi Tharoor, JD(U) MP Sanjay Jha, DMK's Kanimozhi, NCP (SP) MP Supriya Sule, and Shiv Sena's Shrikant Shinde will be heading a delegation each

17 May,2025 11:19 AM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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Mid-Day Top News: Visually impaired girl tops school in SSC exams and more

Stay informed with the latest developments in the nation, Mumbai, entertainment, sports, and more. Let's dive into the headlines shaping our world today

17 May,2025 10:16 AM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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Uttar Pradesh: Cow smuggler injured in police encounter in Lucknow

The injured accused has been identified as Shoaib. "More than 8 FIRs are registered against him," an official stated, adding that the two other individuals accompanying Shoaib in the car managed to escape

17 May,2025 09:53 AM IST | ANI
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Seven militants arrested in Manipur

Two militants belonging to the KCP (PWG) and involved in extortion activities were arrested in Imphal East district on Friday

17 May,2025 09:52 AM IST | PTI
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Man who stabbed author Salman Rushdie on stage sentenced to 25 years in prison

Matar next faces a federal trial on terrorism-related charges. While the first trial focused mostly on the details of the knife attack itself, the next one is expected to delve into the more complicated issue of motive

17 May,2025 09:14 AM IST | AP | PTI
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Supreme Court rejects Trump bid to resume quick deportations of Venezuelans

The case will now go back to the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, which declined to intervene in April. President Donald Trump quickly voiced his displeasure

17 May,2025 09:12 AM IST | AP | PTI
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IMD forecasts rainfall, thunderstorms across several parts of India

In eastern India, especially in the states of Assam, Meghalaya, and Arunachal Pradesh, the weather is set to remain hot and humid

17 May,2025 09:11 AM IST | ANI
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Israel expands operations in Gaza to dismantle Hamas, free hostages

Earlier, the IDF carried out targeted airstrikes on Houthi-controlled infrastructure in Yemen's Hudaydah and Salif ports, claiming the facilities were being used to transfer weapons

17 May,2025 09:08 AM IST | ANI
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After denials, Pakistan PM admits India's missiles hit Nur Khan Airbase

Sharif said Army Chief General Asim Munir called him around 2:30 am to report the strikes. Sharif mentioned the use of local technology and Chinese jets by Pakistan's Air Force, but confirmed that India's missiles hit their targets

17 May,2025 09:08 AM IST | ANI
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Russia, Ukraine delegations hold first peace talks in 3 years

A Ukrainian delegation led by Defence Minister Rustem Umerov sat down with a low-level Russian team headed by presidential aide Vladimir Medinsky, according to Ukraine’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson Heorhii Tykhyi

17 May,2025 09:04 AM IST | Agencies
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50 years since first woman scaled Everest

Meanwhile, an Indian man died after scaling Everest — the second fatality of this year’s climbing season. Subrata Ghosh, 45, reached the top on Thursday but died about 50 metres below the summit while descending

17 May,2025 09:00 AM IST | Agencies
Protesting teachers, police clash outside West Bengal Education Department HQ

Protesting teachers, police clash outside West Bengal Education Department HQ

Many teachers, including several women, were injured in police action, which persisted for over an hour, eyewitnesses said

17 May,2025 08:51 AM IST | Kolkata | Agencies
Traders, varsities boycott Turkiye over support to Pakistan

Traders, varsities boycott Turkiye over support to Pakistan

Turkish apples are also off the shelves in Alwar’s fruit markets as traders in Rajasthan joined the chorus to boycott products. Earlier, marble traders in Ajmer had refused to import stones from Turkiye

17 May,2025 08:48 AM IST | New Delhi | Agencies
Will pursue confidence building measures: Indian Army

Will pursue confidence building measures: Indian Army

The remarks by the Indian Army came hours after Islamabad said the India-Pakistan arrangement on stopping the military actions has been extended till May 18

16 May,2025 10:06 PM IST | New Delhi | PTI
Operation Sindoor shows PM Modi's strong political will: Amit Shah

Operation Sindoor shows PM Modi's strong political will: Amit Shah

On May 7, as part of the strategic and high-precision Operation Sindoor, India launched targeted strikes on terrorist camps located in both Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. These operations were carried out in direct retaliation to the deadly terrorist attack that took place in Pahalgam on April 22

16 May,2025 10:04 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
Delhi CM appreciates decision to boycott Turkish apples

Delhi CM appreciates decision to boycott Turkish apples

Speaking to reporters during her visit to Azadpur Mandi, the Delhi CM expressed her gratitude to the local traders for their decision to stop importing apples from Turkey. She commended the move, describing it as a powerful and appropriate response to any country that acts against India’s national interests

16 May,2025 06:01 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
Maharashtra: 69 bonded labourers from Palghar rescued in Ahilyanagar; 3 held

Maharashtra: 69 bonded labourers from Palghar rescued in Ahilyanagar; 3 held

Bonded labourers refer to individuals compelled to work in order to repay a debt or obtain some form of financial assistance, frequently under exploitative or abusive conditions. The Bonded Labour System (Abolition) Act prohibits this practice in India

16 May,2025 04:59 PM IST | Palghar | mid-day online correspondent
CRPF conducts last rites of K9 Rolo, sniffer dog killed in anti-Naxal operation

CRPF conducts last rites of K9 Rolo, sniffer dog killed in anti-Naxal operation

Rolo lost her life after being attacked by a swarm of bees during a major anti-Naxal operation in the Karreguttalu hills on the Chhattisgarh-Telangana border. She was declared dead on 27 April 2025, with the cause of death being anaphylactic shock following 200 bee stings

16 May,2025 03:21 PM IST | Sukma | ANI
Jammu and Kashmir: Locals start returning home in Poonch's Salotri village

Jammu and Kashmir: Locals start returning home in Poonch's Salotri village

Displaced border residents on Friday started returning to the last village near the Line of Control (LoC) in Poonch's Salotri after a recent understanding between India and Pakistan ended days of heightened tension

16 May,2025 03:16 PM IST | Poonch | ANI
BJP MLA Ashishrao Deshmukh asserted that INDIA alliance parties are breaking

BJP MLA Ashishrao Deshmukh asserted that INDIA alliance parties are breaking

BJP MLA Asishrao Deshmukh on Friday said that Congress leader P Chidambaram revealed the truth of the political situation saying that the future of India is not so bright.

16 May,2025 03:12 PM IST | Nagpur | mid-day online correspondent
SSC Scam: Violent protest in Kolkata against Mamata government

    SSC Scam: Violent protest in Kolkata against Mamata government

    Pressure is mounting on the Mamata Banerjee Government as protests over SSC Recruitment scam intensify. Supreme Court struck down the SSC recruitment process, calling it “tainted from start to finish’. 26,000 teachers have lost jobs in one of the largest recruitment scams in West Bengal’s history. Following the verdict, mass protests erupted outside Bikash Bhavan in Kolkata’s Salt Lake area. The protests turned violent as police resorted to lathi-charge to disperse the crowd. 

    16 May,2025 09:37 PM IST
    Pope Leo XIV hosts his first official meeting

    Pope Leo XIV hosts his first official meeting

    Leo also called for reviving diplomacy and promoting dialogue between religions in the search for peace, in his first meeting with the Vatican diplomatic corps, a protocol requirement after a conclave

    17 May,2025 08:58 AM IST | Vatican City | Agencies

    Donald Trump meets bizmen before Mideast tour ends

    The UAE built it after diplomatically recognising Israel in an agreement known as the Abraham Accords, as Christianity, Islam and Judaism are all known as the Abrahamic faiths

    17 May,2025 08:58 AM IST | Abu Dhabi | Agencies

    Massive Israeli bombardment in Gaza kills 93

    The Israeli military had no immediate comment on the strikes, which lasted hours into Friday morning and sent people fleeing from the Jabaliya refugee camp and the town of Beit Lahiya

    17 May,2025 08:56 AM IST | Deir Al-Balah (Gaza Strip) | Agencies
    Bomb scare on Mumbai-bound plane at Kolkata airport, passenger detained

    Bomb scare on Mumbai-bound plane at Kolkata airport, passenger detained

    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

    13 May,2025 05:08 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

    Christmas 2024: History, significance, and everything you need to know

    In India, the festive season begins early in December, with cities and towns across the country adorning their streets with Christmas lights, decorations, and Christmas trees

    26 December,2024 07:33 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

    Christmas 2024: Heartfelt wishes and greetings to send to your loved ones

    As the holiday season approaches in 2024, it's the perfect opportunity to send heartfelt wishes and greetings to your loved ones, letting them know just how much they mean to you

    26 December,2024 07:32 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
    A more palatable way of viewing food

    A more palatable way of viewing food

    Thinking about the act of eating as primarily nourishing has altered my relationship with nutrition and my body. This, coupled with daily high-intensity walks, has worked wonders for my mental well-being

    16 May,2025 06:42 AM IST | Mumbai | Rosalyn D'mello
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