The tunnel excavation, carried out from both ends over 18 months, employed a cutting-edge drill-and-blast method, allowing real-time monitoring of ground behaviour and enabling the installation of support systems such as shotcrete, rock bolts, and lattice girders based on site conditions
02 January,2026 01:54 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentAt least 200 parrots were found dead along the banks of the Narmada River in Madhya Pradesh’s Khargone district due to food poisoning, officials said. Some parrots were alive during rescue operations, but the toxicity of the food was so severe that they died shortly thereafter, District wildlife warden Tony Sharma said
02 January,2026 12:45 PM IST | PTIMarking a shift from its earlier approach, the BJP has nominated four Muslim candidates in the city. Political observers link this change in strategy partly to the influence of former Congress MLA Kailash Gorantyal, who recently joined the BJP and has been actively working to consolidate Muslim support
02 January,2026 12:44 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentChadha had extended strong support to gig workers across the country who observed a nationwide symbolic strike on New Year’s Eve, demanding fair wages, better working conditions and social security from major delivery and e-commerce platforms
02 January,2026 12:43 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentFarmer body FAIFA has criticised the government’s decision to raise excise duty on tobacco products, warning it will hurt farmers’ incomes and worsen smuggling. FAIFA, representing growers across Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka and Gujarat, said the duty increase contradicts the government's assurances of revenue-neutral tax reform
02 January,2026 12:30 PM IST | PTIA severe cold wave and dense fog disrupted daily life and transport across large parts of India, while heavy snowfall continued in the higher reaches of Jammu and Kashmir. In Uttarakhand, the holy city of Haridwar woke up to a thick layer of fog amid intensifying cold conditions
02 January,2026 12:16 PM IST | ANIAccording to the police, the incident occurred within the jurisdiction of Adarsh Nagar police station. A child in conflict with law (CCL) allegedly stabbed Bihari Lal during a verbal dispute
02 January,2026 11:32 AM IST | mid-day online correspondentPrime Minister Narendra Modi shared an inspirational New Year message, urging people to move forward with determination, clarity of purpose, and confidence. PM Modi also shared a Sanskrit shloka: “Success is certain, make a strong resolve and rid your mind of remorse, with an alert mind move ahead on the path to prosperity.”
02 January,2026 10:28 AM IST | IANSShukla said Chief Minister Mohan Yadav is personally visiting hospitals, interacting with patients and their families, and reviewing the medical response with doctors. He added that senior minister Kailash Vijayvargiya has been stationed in Indore for the past three days to oversee relief operations and coordinate administrative efforts
02 January,2026 10:09 AM IST | mid-day online correspondentThe Canadian aviation authority has asked Air India to take corrective steps.
02 January,2026 08:44 AM IST | ANIThe fatalities, two on Wednesday and five on Thursday, occurred in four cities, largely home to Iran's Lur ethnic group
02 January,2026 08:41 AM IST | APIn a statement posted on social media, the Chief Adviser's office said Yunus was "deeply moved" by the respect shown by SAARC member states for the three-time prime minister and the world's second female Muslim head of government
02 January,2026 08:34 AM IST | PTIThe list exchange took place under the provisions of an agreement on the prohibition of attack against nuclear installations and facilities, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said. It was done simultaneously through diplomatic channels in New Delhi and Islamabad
02 January,2026 06:54 AM IST | New Delhi | AgenciesA health and national security cess and excise duty on pan masala and tobacco products respectively will be over and above 40 per cent Goods and Services Tax (GST) rate, while in case of ‘biris’ it would be on top of the 18 per cent GST rate effective February 1, 2026
02 January,2026 06:51 AM IST | New Delhi | AgenciesThe accident occurred at Vasantrao Naik Chowk on Wednesday night. Angered by the incident, the woman's kin brought her body in an ambulance onto the highway and staged a ‘rasta roko’, burning tyres, and raising slogans against the authorities
01 January,2026 09:11 PM IST | Latur | mid-day online correspondentThe victim’s wife had recently lodged a police complaint against the accused who was charged with allegedly molesting a neighbour, the police said, adding that he was out on bail when the incident took place
01 January,2026 08:57 PM IST | Nanded | mid-day online correspondentThe protesters held demonstrations outside the BJP office at Nashik Road, shouting slogans against MLA Rahul Dhikle. When city party president Sunil Kedar attempted to pacify the activists, they ‘gheraoed’ him, demanding explanations for being denied candidature
01 January,2026 07:17 PM IST | Nashik | mid-day online correspondent"Buy a Bullet Train ticket on Independence Day in 2027. The country will get its first Bullet Train on that day," Union Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said on Thursday
01 January,2026 05:20 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondentSeveral visitors took leisurely car rides along Kartavya Path before stopping near India Gate, while others walked along the boulevard, clicked photographs and relaxed on the lawns, soaking in the festive atmosphere
01 January,2026 05:00 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondentOn Wednesday, Chief Minister (CM) Mohan Yadav visited hospitals in the district where people are undergoing treatment after falling ill due to allegedly contaminated water. He announced Rs 2-lakh financial assistance to the families of the victims and free treatment for all the affected people
01 January,2026 04:30 PM IST | Indore | mid-day online correspondentBunty Jahagirdar, who was in his mid-50s, was travelling on a two-wheeler with another person when two bike-borne assailants opened fire on him. The attack happened around 2 pm on Wednesday near Borawake College Road while he was returning from a burial ground
01 January,2026 04:15 PM IST | Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar (Maharashtra) | mid-day online correspondentADVERTISEMENT
As America steps into its milestone 250th year, the celebrations begin with a moment destined for the history books. President Trump unveiled a stunning illumination of the Washington Monument, turning the iconic landmark into a towering symbolic “birthday candle” that marks the opening chapter of the nationwide America 250 program. The six-day projection show transforms the Monument into a luminous canvas, bringing to life America’s story, discovery, independence, struggle, triumph and the vision for its future. WATCH
In opening remarks, U.S. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez said Mamdani would be a mayor dedicated to the working class
02 January,2026 08:27 AM IST | New York | APHammad said the agency has sent assessment teams to the worst-affected areas, with surveys ongoing to determine further needs
Meanwhile, the air defence systems have intercepted and destroyed 168 Ukrainian UAVs over the regions during the New Year night, and many airports in south and central Russia were closed for hours due to the threat of drone strikes
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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 Melbourne Cricket Ground, that is enveloped in the recent Ashes Test controversy, is no stranger to wicket-related issues as experienced in 1954-55, 1980-81, 2003-04, and 2017-18
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