South Korea has announced a 6.1 trillion won (USD 4.12 billion) cash assistance programme to support the bottom 70 per cent of income earners amid rising oil prices and economic pressure from the West Asia crisis
17 April,2026 11:20 AM IST | ANIBSE Sensex and Nifty 50 traded higher, supported by ceasefire optimism and foreign inflows. Markets showed resilience despite global caution, with investors closely tracking West Asia developments
17 April,2026 11:13 AM IST | mid-day online correspondentIsraeli artillery continued targeting the towns of Khiam and Dibbine, with reports of machinegun fire during sweeping operations in the area. In the western Bekaa Valley, reconnaissance aircraft activity was also observed over the Rashaya region and the western slopes of Jabal al-Sheikh
17 April,2026 11:06 AM IST | mid-day online correspondentJust as the ceasefire began, the Israeli military stated that it had struck over 380 “Hezbollah terror organisation targets” in southern Lebanon in recent operations and remained on “high alert” to resume strikes if necessary
17 April,2026 10:43 AM IST | mid-day online correspondentDelhi Police arrested a man for allegedly duping over 500 women of Rs 2 crore through dating apps. The accused used fake identities, romance scams, and blackmail tactics. He was traced to West Bengal using digital tracking
17 April,2026 10:07 AM IST | mid-day online correspondent“Pressure must increase. Our launchers are now locked on the warships, and we will sink them all,” Rezaei said.
17 April,2026 10:06 AM IST | AgenciesRussia launched nearly 700 drones and dozens of ballistic and cruise missiles, primarily targeting civilians, in its biggest aerial barrage in almost two weeks, authorities said
17 April,2026 10:03 AM IST | AgenciesThe study uses biomolecular and archaeological evidence to reshape current views of Ireland’s farming history
17 April,2026 09:59 AM IST | AgenciesHistorians have long known that Shakespeare bought property in 1613 near the Blackfriars Theatre in London, but the exact location was a mystery
17 April,2026 09:56 AM IST | AgenciesThe accused, Anand Kumar, was arrested by a team of southwest cyber police for allegedly running an organised network of romance scams, honey-trapping and online blackmail targeting women through dating and matrimonial platforms, DCP (Southwest) Amit Goel said.
17 April,2026 09:51 AM IST | AgenciesHamza is regarded as LeT’s second in command after its chief Hafiz Saeed, who has been imprisoned 2019.
17 April,2026 09:45 AM IST | AgenciesThe parents of the viral Kumbh Mela girl Mona Lisa claimed that she is only aged 16 and registered a case in Madhya Pradesh against Mohammad Farman
17 April,2026 09:37 AM IST | AgenciesStalin hoisted a black flag and burnt a copy of the Bill circulated by the Union government and raised slogans condemning the move
17 April,2026 09:30 AM IST | Chennai | AgenciesDroupadi Murmu will visit Himachal Pradesh from April 27 to May 2. The itinerary includes Shimla, Atal Tunnel and Palampur, along with official engagements and a university convocation
17 April,2026 09:29 AM IST | Shimla | ANIThe Bill was later introduced with 251 members supporting it and 185 members voting against the introduction.
17 April,2026 09:23 AM IST | New Delhi | AgenciesA SpiceJet Boeing 737-700 aircraft (VT-SLB), operating flight SG-124 from Leh to Delhi, was taxiing to parking bay No. 106 after arrival when its winglet reportedly came into contact with the horizontal tail surface (HTS) of an Akasa Air Boeing 737 aircraft positioned on the apron
16 April,2026 10:34 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondentThe Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas has assured that LPG supply across the country remains stable despite challenges caused by the current geopolitical situation. The government has also prioritised essential sectors, boosted alternative fuel use, and taken action against hoarding
16 April,2026 09:21 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentVidarbha was by far the worst affected. The region recorded the most extreme temperatures in the state, with Akola and Amravati both touching 44.2 degrees Celsius, the highest in Maharashtra and the entire country so far this year
16 April,2026 08:49 PM IST | MumbaiAfter days of searing temperatures of 42 to 43 degrees Celsius, the expected transition to rain and lightning could catch residents off guard, prompting officials to urge heightened caution
16 April,2026 07:50 PM IST |According to the latest data released by the India Meteorological Department (IMD), Akola and Amravati both touched 44.2 degrees Celsius on April 16, marking a sharp spike in the ongoing heatwave across Vidarbha
16 April,2026 07:47 PM IST |Speaking during a debate in the Lok Sabha, she alleged that the government has moved from exerting pressure on institutions to launching what she described as an “open attack” on democracy
16 April,2026 07:30 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondentADVERTISEMENT
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has made a strong push for the Women's Reservation Bill, calling it a historic step toward reshaping India’s democracy. In a powerful speech in Parliament, Modi urged all political parties to come together and support the bill, which proposes 33% reservation for women in the Lok Sabha and state assemblies. He emphasized that the move is not a “favor” but a long-denied right for women.
Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel will maintain a 10-km security zone in Lebanon during the ceasefire. Donald Trump expressed optimism about ongoing talks for a broader peace deal
17 April,2026 09:34 AM IST | Tel Aviv | ANIThe US Central Command said US forces are enforcing a large-scale blockade on Iran’s ports using over 10,000 troops, warships like USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72), and aircraft amid rising tensions
Keir Starmer and Emmanuel Macron will host a global summit on reopening the Strait of Hormuz. Around 40 nations will discuss securing shipping routes and stabilising global trade
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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-
The ceremony also marked the beginning of Fire Service Week, to be observed from April 14 to April 20, aimed at raising awareness about fire safety and emergency preparedness
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