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CM opens Pune double-deck flyover

Move to ease traffic congestion near Pune University, along Ganeshkhind Road

20 August,2025 10:17 PM IST | Archana Dahiwal
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Psephologist Sanjay Kumar booked over Maharashtra election post

The District Election Officers (DEOs) of both Nagpur and Nashik confirmed that Kumar had shared misleading data about voter numbers for the 2024 Lok Sabha and Maharashtra Assembly elections, specifically for the Ramtek and Devlali constituencies

20 August,2025 09:44 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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Govt approves 85,000 crore deal for 97 Tejas jets for IAF

The procurement of the 97 LCA Tejas (MK-1A) comes nearly four years after the defence ministry sealed another deal involving the indigenously-built jet. In February 2021, the defence ministry sealed a Rs 48,000 crore deal with HAL for the procurement of 83 Tejas MK-1A jets for the IAF

20 August,2025 09:08 PM IST | PTI
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Hamas commander Mohammed Naif Abu Shamla killed in Gaza

Abu Shamla infiltrated Israel's territory and took part in the attempted infiltration of IDF's (Israel Defense Forces) Mars outpost during the October 7 massacre

20 August,2025 08:19 PM IST | ANI
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Pregnant woman injued after roof collapses in Navi Mumbai building

The incident took place at NL-2 Vighnaharta Society, Sector 1 in Nerul. Around 5. 30 am, the roof of a house collapsed, leaving a 22-year-old pregnant woman injured

20 August,2025 08:07 PM IST | Amarjeet Singh
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Tamil Nadu CM Stalin calls 130th Constitutional Amendment a 'Black Bill'

The chief minister said the 30-day arrest meant the removal of an elected CM without any trial or conviction by a court. However, it was merely a diktat of the BJP. This was how dictatorships begin: "steal votes, silence rivals and crush states"

20 August,2025 08:06 PM IST | PTI
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'Crops on 20.12 lakh hectares hit in Maharashtra due to heavy rains, floods'

Dattatray Bharne made the statement after visiting Washim and Nanded districts to assess the damage. In a media briefing in Washim, the agriculture minister revealed that nearly 20.12 lakh hectares of standing crops had been damaged

20 August,2025 07:36 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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Delhi CM attack: Accused taken into custody; IB, Special Cell to interrogate

A case under BNS 109(1) has been registered against Rajesh for the attack on Delhi CM Rekha Gupta. Police say Rajesh, who arrived from Rajkot, stayed at Gujarati Bhavan before targeting the CM’s residence. CCTV footage shows he had planned the attack 24 hours in advance. IB and Special Cell are probing.

20 August,2025 05:58 PM IST | PTI
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Maharashtra: Life-saving air rescue by Gadchiroli Police amid heavy rains

Acting on the instructions of the Zilla Parishad CEO, the Gadchiroli Police deployed a Pawan Hans helicopter to carry out an emergency evacuation from Arewada village under Bhamragad police limits. She was safely shifted to the District General Hospital, Gadchiroli, where her condition is now reported to be stable

20 August,2025 05:52 PM IST | A Correspondent
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Gujarat: Class 10 student murdered by his classmate, mob vandalises school

"A class 10 student stabbed his classmate at Seventh Day School yesterday. The victim died during treatment in the night. Police have registered an FIR and detained the juvenile accused," said Joint Commissioner of Police Jaipal Singh Rathore

20 August,2025 05:37 PM IST | PTI
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950 citizens relocated as Maharashtra's Pimpri-Chinchwad battles flood threat

With heavy discharge from Pavana, Indrani and Mulshi dams adding to the river inflows, the civic administration has activated disaster management cells across all regional offices and kept emergency teams on round-the-clock alert

20 August,2025 05:34 PM IST | Archana Dahiwal
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Delhi: Three dead after building collapses in Daryaganj

Sources said preliminary information indicated that some construction work was going on at the site at the time of the collapse. However, the exact cause of the collapse is yet to be ascertained

20 August,2025 04:49 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
JK Floods: Expanded search underway to trace missing persons in Kishtwar

JK Floods: Expanded search underway to trace missing persons in Kishtwar

The massive search operation for 39 missing people continues for the seventh day in Kishtwar's cloudburst-hit village. The death toll has now reached 65. Principal Secretary Home assessed the ground situation, chairing a high-level meeting to coordinate relief efforts. Joint teams from the Army, NDRF, SDRF.

20 August,2025 04:42 PM IST | Kishtwar | PTI
Parliament Monsoon Session: Online Gaming Bill introduced in Lok Sabha

Parliament Monsoon Session: Online Gaming Bill introduced in Lok Sabha

The Online Gaming Bill 2025 was introduced in the Lok Sabha. The bill seeks a complete ban on online money gaming, betting, and gambling, citing risks of addiction, financial distress, and misuse. It promotes e-sports and social gaming while prohibiting harmful apps, misleading ads.

20 August,2025 03:46 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
Amit Shah moves bills to remove PM, CMs, ministers with criminal charges

Amit Shah moves bills to remove PM, CMs, ministers with criminal charges

Leaders from several Opposition parties, including All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen’s (AIMIM) Asaduddin Owaisi, and Congress’ Manish Tewari and KC Venugopal, opposed the introduction of the bills, arguing that the proposed legislation infringes upon constitutional provisions and disrupts the balance of power between the Centre and states

20 August,2025 03:27 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
NDA’s VP candidate CP Radhakrishnan files nomination papers

NDA’s VP candidate CP Radhakrishnan files nomination papers

NDA candidate and Maharashtra Governor CP Radhakrishnan filed his nomination for Vice President on Wednesday, accompanied by PM Modi and senior Union Ministers. Radhakrishnan, a two-term MP from Coimbatore, has also served as Governor of Jharkhand and Telangana.

20 August,2025 02:54 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
'If the West criticises, it means you are doing everything right'

'If the West criticises, it means you are doing everything right'

Sharply criticising Washington’s tariffs and pressure on India over Russian oil imports, Russia’s Charge d’Affaires called the measures ‘unjustified and unilateral. His remarks came as External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar embarked on a visit to Moscow on Tuesday to co-chair the Russia-India Intergovernmental Commission (IRIGC)

20 August,2025 02:43 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
India won't take first step to normalise ties, onus on Pakistan: Shashi Tharoor

India won't take first step to normalise ties, onus on Pakistan: Shashi Tharoor

The Thiruvananthapuram MP said every Indian attempt at outreach -- from Jawaharlal Nehru's pact with Liaqat Ali Khan in 1950, to Atal Bihari Vajpayee's bus journey to Lahore in 1999, and Narendra Modi's Lahore visit in 2015 -- had been "betrayed" by hostility from across the border

20 August,2025 01:30 PM IST | New Delhi | PTI
PM Modi pays tribute to former PM late Rajiv Gandhi on his birth anniversary

PM Modi pays tribute to former PM late Rajiv Gandhi on his birth anniversary

On Rajiv Gandhi’s birth anniversary, PM Narendra Modi, Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi, Mallikarjun Kharge and senior Congress leaders paid tribute to the former Prime Minister. Priyanka Gandhi offered floral tributes at Veer Bhumi, while Kharge recalled his vision and contributions, observing the day as Sadbhavana Diwas.

20 August,2025 01:21 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
Delhi CM Rekha Gupta targeted during Jan Sunwai, suspect detained

Delhi CM Rekha Gupta targeted during Jan Sunwai, suspect detained

The accused first approached the CM with some papers during the hearing before suddenly turning aggressive and attempting to assault her

20 August,2025 01:13 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
Parliament Monsoon Session: Govt to introduce Constitution Amendment Bill

Parliament Monsoon Session: Govt to introduce Constitution Amendment Bill

Union Home Minister Amit Shah will introduce three bills in the Lok Sabha on Wednesday, including the Constitution (130th Amendment) Bill, 2025. The bill seeks to provide a legal framework for the removal of Union or State Ministers, including Chief Ministers, who face allegations of corruption.

20 August,2025 12:16 PM IST | New Delhi | ANI
Mexico Horror: Six Severed Heads Found on Highway; Trump Pushes for Military Act

    Mexico Horror: Six Severed Heads Found on Highway; Trump Pushes for Military Act

    Authorities in central Mexico made a gruesome discovery, six severed heads left along a highway between Puebla and Tlaxcala, regions rarely scarred by cartel violence. Investigators say a pamphlet was found at the site, pointing to gang rivalries over fuel theft. With over 480,000 dead and 130,000 missing since 2006, the cartel war shows no sign of slowing

    20 August,2025 11:00 PM IST
    Israel-France row escalates after Netanyahu accuses Macron of fuelling fire

    Israel-France row escalates after Netanyahu accuses Macron of fuelling fire

    Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu has triggered a major diplomatic rift with France, accusing President Emmanuel Macron of fuelling anti-Semitism by planning to recognise Palestinian statehood. France condemned Netanyahu's "abject and erroneous" claims, vowing to protect its Jewish community.

    20 August,2025 04:31 PM IST | Tel Aviv | ANI

    White House once again claims Donald Trump ended India-Pakistan conflict

    In an answer to another question, Leavitt said that Trump used trade 'in a very powerful way as leverage' to bring the India-Pakistan conflict to an end.

    20 August,2025 01:49 PM IST | New York | PTI

    Trump offers assurances that US troops won't be sent to help defend Ukraine

    The Republican president, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and other European leaders held hours of talks at the White House on Monday

    20 August,2025 01:45 PM IST | Washington | AP
    Happy Krishna Janmashtami: Messages and Wishes to share with family

    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
    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
    We need to stop putting ourselves in danger

    We need to stop putting ourselves in danger

    Just before the 7.7-km Igatpuri tunnel, Maharashtra’s longest road tunnel that bypasses the old Kasara Ghat section, motorists are seen halting their vehicles to pose for selfies

    19 August,2025 06:58 AM IST | Mumbai | The Editorial
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