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09 April,2026 07:15 PM IST | Aastha Atray BananThe interim stay was issued during a hearing on a petition filed by environmentalist Manish Baviskar, who raised concerns over large-scale cutting of trees, particularly along key roads in the city
09 April,2026 07:10 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentAmid the West Asia conflict, an India-flagged LPG tanker, Green Asha, has safely reached JNPA in Navi Mumbai carrying 15,400 tonnes of LPG after crossing the Strait of Hormuz. The arrival comes amid easing Middle East tensions, ensuring steady cooking gas supply and boosting energy security in India
09 April,2026 07:09 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentIndia and Sweden held the 8th Foreign Office Consultations in New Delhi, co-chaired by Sibi George and Dag Hartelius, agreeing to strengthen cooperation in trade, defence, innovation, sustainability and people-to-people ties
09 April,2026 06:11 PM IST | IANSAccording to an official government statement, the ship docked at JNPA’s liquid berth operated by Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) and Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) on Thursday. The statement confirmed that the vessel, its cargo and all crew members are safe
09 April,2026 05:44 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentIn Rajpura village, Ahmedabad district, nearly 100 people fell ill after consuming sev-khamani at a religious event, officials said. Dr Chintan Desai, district epidemic medical officer, reported that 96 villagers were hospitalised, with 38 still admitted in stable condition
09 April,2026 05:30 PM IST | PTIThe Golden Jubilee celebrations were held shortly before the train’s scheduled departure at 10:30 pm, drawing the presence of railway officials, staff, rail enthusiasts, passenger association members and local residents
09 April,2026 05:01 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentThe decision comes in the wake of rising crude prices triggered by the West Asia conflict, which has affected global air operations. Earlier, the government had capped the hike in aviation turbine fuel (ATF) prices for domestic carriers at 25 per cent, even as international fuel costs surged sharply
09 April,2026 05:01 PM ISTThe Israel Defence Forces killed Ali Yusuf Harshi, Hezbollah’s secretary and Naim Qassem’s nephew, and struck weapons sites in southern Lebanon. LTG Eyal Zamir said Israel will continue targeting Hezbollah, completing its largest coordinated strike in Lebanon during Operation Roaring Lion
09 April,2026 04:39 PM IST | IANSAccording to the latest five-day district forecast issued by IMD’s Regional Meteorological Centre, dry conditions are expected today across Mumbai, Thane, Palghar, Raigad, Ratnagiri, and Sindhudurg
09 April,2026 04:32 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentLara Peters and Mathijs Dordregter chose eco-friendly options in their wedding such as recycled clothing, vegetarian food and public transport, promoting the idea of a “circular” approach to consumption and encouraging others to adopt sustainable practices
09 April,2026 04:01 PM IST | AFPAccording to sources, the decision was communicated to the Asia-Pacific group on April 2. No official reason has been cited for the move. PM Narendra Modi had earlier proposed that India host COP33 during his address at the high-level segment of COP28 in Dubai in December 2023
09 April,2026 03:54 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentMaharashtra BJP leader Chandrashekhar Bawankule claimed that the people in Baramati and across Maharashtra favour an uncontested victory for Sunetra Pawar
09 April,2026 03:40 PM IST | Nagpur | mid-day online correspondentAs 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
09 April,2026 03:19 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondentDespite rain and overcast skies, voters across Assam turned out in large numbers for the Assembly elections, with strong participation from youth, women, and senior citizens. Minor EVM glitches were quickly resolved as polling continued smoothly
09 April,2026 03:02 PM IST | Guwahati | PTIAddressing a public meeting in Haldia—considered a stronghold of Leader of Opposition Suvendu Adhikari— PM Modi claimed that while the country is progressing, the current state administration is holding Bengal back
09 April,2026 02:40 PM IST | Haldia | mid-day online correspondentOfficials stated that the deceased was found unconscious in his bed on Thursday morning. He was immediately taken by ambulance to a nearby hospital, where doctors pronounced him dead on arrival
09 April,2026 02:26 PM IST | Tezpur | mid-day online correspondentThe Supreme Court of India has begun hearings on the Sabarimala temple entry review with a nine-judge bench led by Surya Kant. The case will revisit crucial constitutional issues, including religious freedom, equality, and judicial oversight of faith-based practices
09 April,2026 02:25 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondentMundhe was recently appointed as Secretary, Disaster Management, Rehabilitation, Revenue and Forest Department at Mantralaya, the state secretariat in Mumbai
09 April,2026 12:29 PM IST | Nanded | mid-day online correspondentThe All India Shia Personal Law Board (AISPLB) has welcomed the recent US-Iran ceasefire, describing it as a victory for Iran and calling the country a “superpower”. Leaders said Tehran stood firm against US and Israeli pressure during the nearly 40-day conflict and dictated terms of the ceasefire
09 April,2026 11:41 AM IST | Mumbai | Asif RizviEarly voter turnout in the 2026 Assembly elections stood at 17.8 percent in Assam and 16.2 percent in Kerala, with Puducherry recording 17.4 percent by 9 am. Polling is underway across 296 seats in two states and one Union Territory, with counting scheduled for May 4
09 April,2026 11:05 AM IST | New Delhi [India] | ANIADVERTISEMENT
Israel claims it has killed Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem in massive overnight airstrikes on Beirut, marking a dramatic escalation in the Israel–Lebanon conflict. The IDF says Qassem’s personal secretary Ali Yusuf Kharshi was also eliminated in the same wave of strikes, along with multiple weapons storage sites, launchers, and command centres. According to Israel, around 10 Hezbollah military locations were targeted, including strategic crossings used to transfer weapons south of the Litani River. If confirmed, Qassem’s death would deal a major blow to the Iran-backed group, which already lost longtime leader Hassan Nasrallah in a previous Israeli strike.
While the spacecraft’s voyage back to Earth following a historic trip around the Moon has been smooth, the Orion capsule’s USD 23 million Universal Waste Management System, designed to flush wastewater into space, has developed a stubborn clog
09 April,2026 03:34 PM IST | Houston | mid-day online correspondentNeeraj Mittal said India’s LPG supply is fully stable with no shortages, and shipments via the Strait of Hormuz continue without delays. The government is monitoring the situation daily and focusing on diversification to strengthen energy security despite global tensions
In a post on Truth Social, Trump warned that any failure to uphold the agreement—though he described it as unlikely—could result in a significantly stronger military response. He suggested that the United States is prepared to act decisively if necessary
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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-
These were documented and numbered by a team of conservationists led by a heritage expert, our report revealed.
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