A workers’ protest in Noida turned violent as demonstrators clashed with police, vandalised property, and set vehicles on fire in Gautam Buddha Nagar. The protest escalated after demonstrators demanding a salary hike clashed with authorities and vandalised property outside a private company
13 April,2026 12:28 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentThe death toll in the Mathura boat capsize incident has risen to 13 after two more bodies were recovered on Sunday, officials said. The accident occurred on Friday when a tourist boat carrying over two dozen people, mostly from Punjab, struck a floating drum of a pontoon bridge and overturned near Kesi Ghat in Vrindavan
13 April,2026 12:20 PM IST | AgenciesThe accident took place between Chharad and Bhaskarpara villages near Lakhtar around 1.20 am when a group of foot pilgrims, travelling from Gadhka village in Rajkot towards Viramgam for temple darshan and a flag-hoisting ritual, was hit from behind by a dumper truck
13 April,2026 12:17 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentCongress president Mallikarjun Kharge has urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to convene an all-party meeting to discuss delimitation and related aspects before moving forward with the women’s reservation law
13 April,2026 12:16 PM IST | AgenciesChina has established a new county named Cenling in its Xinjiang region, close to the borders with Afghanistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK). Located near the strategic Wakhan Corridor and the Karakoram range, the move is seen as an effort to strengthen border security and curb potential infiltration
13 April,2026 12:13 PM IST | AgenciesPrime Minister Narendra Modi, addressing a rally in Siliguri, accused the Trinamool Congress (TMC) of being “anti-tribal, anti-women, and anti-youth” and alleged that its appeasement politics enabled divisive forces threatening the Siliguri Corridor. He also claimed the party stalled central development schemes in West Bengal
13 April,2026 12:09 PM IST | AgenciesJammu and Kashmir Police, along with central agencies, detained several individuals from Haryana and Rajasthan for allegedly helping Lashkar-e-Taiba operatives procure fake identity documents
13 April,2026 12:03 PM IST | AgenciesHigh-stakes US-Iran peace talks in Islamabad collapsed after 21 hours, with both sides blaming each other over key issues, including Iran’s nuclear programme, casting doubt on the fragile ceasefire
13 April,2026 11:57 AM IST | AgenciesIsraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the war is ongoing and enemies are “fighting for survival” during a visit to southern Lebanon, highlighting continued military operations
13 April,2026 11:20 AM IST | ANIUnion Home Minister Amit Shah will lead five campaign events and a roadshow in West Bengal as parties intensify outreach ahead of polls, amid a crucial Supreme Court hearing on voter eligibility
13 April,2026 11:13 AM IST | IANSPrime Minister Narendra Modi said interactions with party workers in Siliguri indicate growing support for the BJP in West Bengal, while criticising the ruling TMC government during his campaign visit
13 April,2026 11:12 AM IST | IANSExternal Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and other leaders in Abu Dhabi, highlighting strong bilateral ties and discussions on trade, energy, and regional stability
13 April,2026 11:12 AM IST | ANIA heatwave alert has been issued across Maharashtra, with temperatures expected to rise by 2–3°C in the coming days. Central and Vidarbha regions are likely to see extreme heat, while Mumbai faces hot and humid conditions
13 April,2026 10:07 AM IST | Pune | Archana DahiwalIndian equity markets are likely to open sharply lower after Donald Trump announced a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, pushing investors into a risk-off mode amid the escalating West Asia War
13 April,2026 10:06 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentCongress leader Salman Khurshid urged continued dialogue and peace after talks between the United States and Iran ended in a deadlock; here is more about what he said
13 April,2026 09:08 AM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondentA passenger bus travelling on the Yamuna Expressway overturned in Mathura, Uttar Pradesh after the driver lost control, leaving around a dozen passengers injured, some critically
13 April,2026 08:24 AM IST | Mathura | ANIPrime Minister Narendra Modi will address the Nari Shakti Vandan Sammelan at Vigyan Bhawan, bringing together women achievers and stakeholders to discuss women-led development
13 April,2026 08:04 AM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondentThe fishermen returned to the country on Saturday night and were welcomed by Union Minister for Commerce Piyush Goyal at the Chennai International Airport.
13 April,2026 02:44 AM IST | Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | ANICongress leader Mohammad Azharuddin also stressed the need to safeguard the Constitution, warning against attempts to distort it.
13 April,2026 02:37 AM IST | New Delhi | ANIThe 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 | New Delhi | IANSThe 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 | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondentADVERTISEMENT
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
United States Central Command announced a maritime blockade on Iran starting April 13, following orders from Donald Trump, escalating regional tensions
13 April,2026 08:41 AM IST | Washington | ANIAmid rising tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, Iran’s representative in India Abdul Majid Hakeem Ilahi said the passage belongs to all nations and called for stability
The Taiwan Ministry of National Defence reported detecting seven Chinese naval vessels and three official ships near Taiwan, with no PLA aircraft activity during the monitoring period. This comes amid the concerning global tension
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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 correspondentMove to ease traffic congestion near Pune University, along Ganeshkhind Road
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-
Akshamala proves no ordinary woman. Through her austerity and fidelity, she is said to stop the sun itself with her spiritual power.
12 April,2026 12:08 PM IST | Mumbai | Devdutt PattanaikADVERTISEMENT
