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PM Modi to address mega ‘Vijay Sankalp Sabha’ in Siliguri today

The rally is expected to witness a huge turnout, with party supporters and local residents gathering in large numbers as campaigning intensifies across the state. 

13 April,2026 02:34 AM IST | IANS
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Police say over 500 arrested at pro-Palestinian rally in London

The protesters held placards in support of the banned group Palestine Action, making them liable for arrest.

13 April,2026 02:33 AM IST | Agencies
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Droupadi Murmu to visit Gujarat, Maharashtra from April 13 to 16

The President will begin her visit in Gujarat on April 13, where she will attend the first convocation ceremony of AIIMS Rajkot. The event marks a significant milestone for the institution as it hosts its inaugural graduating batch

12 April,2026 10:03 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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Donald Trump orders US Navy blockade of Strait of Hormuz after Iran talks fail

Trump said US forces would interdict any vessel in international waters found to have paid transit tolls to Tehran, signalling a tougher enforcement posture in one of the world’s most critical energy routes

12 April,2026 09:54 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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CISF honours fallen personnel at National Police Memorial in Delhi

The ceremony paid tribute to 127 CISF personnel who made the supreme sacrifice while safeguarding national assets and security. Officials said the programme reaffirmed the force’s unwavering commitment to national security and to the welfare of its personnel and their families

12 April,2026 09:17 PM IST | Vinod Kumar Menon
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Madhya Pradesh: 163 minor boys rescued from train in Katni; 8 held

Acting on a tip-off from the Child Welfare Committee (CWC), the Railway Protection Force (RPF) and the Government Railway Police (GRP) conducted an overnight joint operation. They intercepted eight persons travelling with the boys without proper tickets or documents onboard the Patna–Purna Express at Katni railway station

12 April,2026 07:34 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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Jharkhand braces for warmer days after rain, thunderstorms subside

At present, maximum temperatures are hovering between 31 degrees Celsius and just over 37 degrees Celsius, with Saraikela recording the highest temperature at 37.3 degrees Celsius on Saturday

12 April,2026 06:53 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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India rejects China’s renaming bid, reaffirms Arunachal Pradesh as integral part

Responding to media queries, Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal stated that such actions by China are based on false claims and do not change the ground reality

12 April,2026 06:30 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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Maharashtra: Beed Collector reviews railway land issues across three tehsils

Work on the ambitious Beed–Parli Vaijnath railway corridor project is currently underway. The project is being seen as a game changer for the district and the region, as it will improve connectivity to Mumbai and Pune, two of Maharashtra’s largest cities and major economic hubs

12 April,2026 06:26 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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Iran’s 44-day internet blackout sets record amid stalled US talks

The watchdog group stated that the ongoing shutdown has surpassed all previous benchmarks, warning that the human and economic consequences of the prolonged digital isolation continue to intensify. It described the blackout as unprecedented in a modern, connected society

12 April,2026 05:09 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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Global condemnation after gunmen open fire at shrine in Afghanistan

According to local reports, gunmen on motorcycles targeted worshippers at close range after allegedly separating men from women. Several victims are believed to belong to the Shia community

12 April,2026 04:38 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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Pakistan hikes electricity tariff in double whammy after fuel price rise

The hike is linked to variations in fuel costs recorded in February 2026 and will be reflected in electricity bills issued in April; move is expected to impose an additional burden of approximately Rs 10.57 billion on consumers nationwide

12 April,2026 04:25 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
President Murmu, PM Modi, others pay tributes to Asha Bhosle

President Murmu, PM Modi, others pay tributes to Asha Bhosle

Bhosle passed away at the age of 92 in Mumbai on Sunday, a day after being admitted to Breach Candy Hospital; Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan also paid tribute, highlighting Bhosle’s unmatched versatility

12 April,2026 04:11 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
First phase of Census 2027 in Chhattisgarh to begin from May 1

First phase of Census 2027 in Chhattisgarh to begin from May 1

Preparations for this massive exercise are in full swing in the state. The first phase, known as the House Listing and Housing Census, is a crucial component of the overall census process. During this phase, detailed information about every residential and non-residential building will be collected

12 April,2026 03:29 PM IST | Raipur | IANS
Amarnath Yatra to begin from July 3, registrations to open from April 15

Amarnath Yatra to begin from July 3, registrations to open from April 15

Pilgrims between the ages of 13 and 70 can undertake the yatra and registrations will begin from April 15, LG Manoj Sinha told reporters at the Lok Bhavan. The dates for the yatra were decided at a meeting of the Shri Amarnath Ji Shrine Board (SASB) under the chairmanship of Sinha

12 April,2026 03:11 PM IST | Jammu | PTI
Nagaland tops polling trends; Tripura records strong turnout

Nagaland tops polling trends; Tripura records strong turnout

As per official data from the Election Commission of India at 11 am, the Koridang constituency in Nagaland recorded a significant 41.06 per cent voter turnout, the highest among all four seats. Tripura’s Dharmanagar seat was not far behind, posting a solid 33.51 per cent turnout

12 April,2026 01:16 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
Protests erupt against transfer of IAS officer Tukaram Mundhe in Nanded

Protests erupt against transfer of IAS officer Tukaram Mundhe in Nanded

The group protested outside the Nanded Collector’s office on Wednesday, raising slogans to press for their demand. Mundhe was recently appointed as Secretary, Disaster Management, Rehabilitation, Revenue and Forest Department at Mantralaya, the state secretariat in Mumbai

12 April,2026 12:35 PM IST | Nanded | mid-day online correspondent
Maharashtra weather update: Heatwave-like conditions grip parts of state

Maharashtra weather update: Heatwave-like conditions grip parts of state

Several Maharashtra districts recorded temperatures above 40 degrees Celsius, with Jalgaon and Malegaon among the hottest, while Mumbai experienced warm and humid conditions, according to the India Meteorological Department report

12 April,2026 12:31 PM IST | Mumbai
Maharashtra weather update: IMD issues yellow alert in coastal areas of state

Maharashtra weather update: IMD issues yellow alert in coastal areas of state

According to IMD’s latest five-day district forecast, the region will experience sticky weather conditions today with similar conditions likely to persist on Saturday. From Sunday onwards, dry weather is expected to prevail across Mumbai and the wider Konkan belt, bringing some relief

12 April,2026 12:23 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Twin earthquakes hit Jammu and Kashmir's Doda; no damage reported

Twin earthquakes hit Jammu and Kashmir's Doda; no damage reported

The first earthquake, measuring 4.6 on the Richter scale, was recorded at around 4.22 am at a depth of 10 km. Shortly after, a second tremor of 3.0 magnitude occurred at approximately 4.37 am, with its epicentre located at latitude 33.090 degrees N and longitude 75.928 degrees E, also at a depth of 10 km

12 April,2026 10:33 AM IST | Doda | IANS
Bihar school guard sexually assaults and slits 5-yr-old’s throat; confesses

Bihar school guard sexually assaults and slits 5-yr-old’s throat; confesses

A sharp blade used in the murder at a residential school in Jehanabad earlier this week was recovered by police

12 April,2026 09:12 AM IST | Jehanabad (Bihar) | Agencies
Lebanon In RUINS: Above 2,000 Dead as Israel Intensifies Strikes

    Lebanon In RUINS: Above 2,000 Dead as Israel Intensifies Strikes

    Lebanon is witnessing one of its deadliest chapters in recent history as the Israel-Hezbollah conflict intensifies across the south. Israeli airstrikes have pounded multiple regions, including Sidon and the Nabatieh district, pushing the death toll past 2,000, according to Lebanon’s health ministry. In one of the latest incidents, a strike near Sidon killed at least eight people and left several injured, while another wave of attacks in Nabatieh claimed ten lives, including emergency responders on duty. The scale and frequency of strikes signal a sharp escalation, with civilians bearing the brunt of the violence. WATCH

    12 April,2026 05:15 PM IST
    Pakistan: Rawalpindi markets shut amid US-Iran talks, residents face hardship

    Pakistan: Rawalpindi markets shut amid US-Iran talks, residents face hardship

    Key areas including Peshawar Road, Murree Road, and localities bordering Islamabad were among the worst affected. According to local reports, all commercial establishments -including milk shops, bakeries, tandoors, and grocery outlets - remained closed

    12 April,2026 04:09 PM IST | Islamabad | mid-day online correspondent

    This worm is too nosey

    A Greek woman sneezes and out comes a nearly one-inch worm, revealing ten larvae and one pupa in her sinuses

    12 April,2026 04:04 PM IST | Los Angeles | Agencies

    Artemis II crew calls Earth a ‘lifeboat’, urges global unity

    The astronauts completed the first slingshot around the Moon in more than 50 years and travelled deeper into space than any humans before, culminating in a smooth splashdown off the coast of California on Friday

    12 April,2026 11:51 AM IST | Houston | mid-day online correspondent
    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
    Saluting Mumbai’s golden generation: The original ‘Invincibles’

    Saluting Mumbai’s golden generation: The original ‘Invincibles’

    As Wankhede honours Dilip Sardesai, a tribute to an era when the city cricket’s unmatched depth, legacy, and ‘khadoos’ spirit made defeat almost unthinkable

    11 April,2026 07:50 AM IST | Mumbai | Rajdeep Sardesai
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