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Curfew extended in Nepal’s Birgunj as communal tension continues over video

The local administration had initially issued a prohibitory order on Monday afternoon in parts of the district, but both groups staged simultaneous protests, defying the order, prompting authorities to impose a curfew

06 January,2026 07:43 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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AIMIM chief Owaisi targets BJP, Congress and allies ahead of Latur civic polls

Addressing a rally ahead of the Latur civic polls, Owaisi urged Muslims to strengthen their political leadership, saying minorities lacked political power despite forming a significant portion of the population

06 January,2026 07:42 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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Abduction of Venezuela’s Maduro sparks global condemnation

The alleged US abduction of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has sparked global outrage, including from UN Security Council members and US allies. Critics have called it illegal and a violation of sovereignty. Meanwhile, Maduro pleaded not guilty in New York, while Venezuela installed an interim president

06 January,2026 06:47 PM IST | PTI
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Maharashtra: Former MNS MLA Nitin Bhosale joins Shiv Sena

Former MNS MLA Nitin Bhosale joined Shiv Sena in Nashik with supporters, boosting the party ahead of civic polls 2026. Meanwhile, Shiv Sena leader Milind Deora intensified campaigning for Mahayuti candidates in South Mumbai

06 January,2026 06:15 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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Cold wave persists in Kashmir; tourists enjoy Dal Lake shikara rides

A cold wave continued in the Kashmir Valley with foggy conditions in Srinagar, even as tourists enjoyed shikara rides on Dal Lake amid the winter chill. Ground frost conditions are very likely in isolated pockets over Uttarakhand

06 January,2026 06:05 PM IST | ANI
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Multiple bomb threats across India trigger evacuations and security alerts

Tuesday saw heightened security alerts across India as several bomb threats were reported, prompting evacuations and search operations

06 January,2026 04:28 PM IST
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Israel strikes multiple sites in Lebanon ahead of key disarmament meeting

Israel carried out airstrikes across southern and eastern Lebanon, including Sidon, days before a key Lebanese government meeting on Hezbollah’s disarmament. Israel's Air Force struck areas in southern and eastern Lebanon on Monday and early Tuesday, including in the country's third-largest city

06 January,2026 03:42 PM IST | AP
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Bomb threat at Mysuru district court, police to evacuate the premises

The Mysuru District Court received a bomb threat via email on Tuesday, leading to evacuation of the premises and temporary suspension of court proceedings

06 January,2026 12:37 PM IST | PTI
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Indian giant squirrel spotted in Lonavala Forest Division

The wildlife survey, which began on January 1, 2026, is being conducted across all forest ranges of the Pune Forest Division to document the presence and population indicators of tigers, leopards, and other wildlife species through direct sightings and indirect signs

06 January,2026 12:04 PM IST | Archana Dahiwal
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Manipur on edge as NIA probes twin blasts in Bishnupur

The NIA has assumed charge of probing twin blasts in Manipur’s Bishnupur district that injured two people. The explosions heightened tensions in the violence-hit state, triggering shutdown calls and demands for a transparent investigation as security forces intensified search operations under President’s Rule

06 January,2026 10:39 AM IST | PTI
World News

Mexico downplays likelihood of US military action against drug cartels

Nonetheless, many expect more such threats as a way to extract more concessions from Mexico

06 January,2026 10:36 AM IST | AP
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Maduro, wife accuse US of 'abduction'; pleads not guilty at first US court heari

After the military operation to arrest Maduro, US President Donald Trump said, "We're in charge."

06 January,2026 10:33 AM IST | ANI
Researchers create photocatalyst turning carbon dioxide into fuel

Researchers create photocatalyst turning carbon dioxide into fuel

The findings of the study have been published in the prestigious Journal of Materials Science

06 January,2026 10:13 AM IST | New Delhi | Agencies
Indore diarrhoea outbreak: 11 in ICU, 20 new cases detected in Bhagirathpura

Indore diarrhoea outbreak: 11 in ICU, 20 new cases detected in Bhagirathpura

According to officials, 398 patients had been admitted to hospitals so far following the outbreak

06 January,2026 10:10 AM IST | Indore | Agencies
Pune: Suresh Kalmadi passes away after prolonged illness at 81

Pune: Suresh Kalmadi passes away after prolonged illness at 81

According to information released by his office, Kalmadi’s mortal remains will be kept at his residence, Kalmadi House in Erandwane, until 2 pm on Tuesday to allow people to pay their last respects. The cremation will take place at Vaikunth Smashanbhumi in Navi Peth, Pune, at 3:30 pm

06 January,2026 10:06 AM IST | Pune | Archana Dahiwal
Over 30 students fall ill after consuming mid-day meal at govt school

Over 30 students fall ill after consuming mid-day meal at govt school

Shortly after having food, around 33 students complained of vomiting and severe stomach pain

06 January,2026 08:36 AM IST | Coimbatore | ANI
Gandhinagar typhoid outbreak: Suspected cases rise to 108

Gandhinagar typhoid outbreak: Suspected cases rise to 108

Suspected typhoid cases linked to a leaking water pipeline in Gandhinagar have risen to 108, with 18 new cases reported. Authorities said water contamination has been resolved and both reported deaths were not typhoid-related

05 January,2026 10:47 PM IST | Gandhinagar | mid-day online correspondent
Uttar Pradesh: 42-year-old man arrested for raping teen neighbour in Kaushambi

Uttar Pradesh: 42-year-old man arrested for raping teen neighbour in Kaushambi

Police have arrested a 42-year-old man for allegedly raping a minor girl in Uttar Pradesh, while in Mumbai, two men were arrested for the alleged gang rape of a 17-year-old girl, with a search on for the third accused

05 January,2026 08:43 PM IST | Kaushambi | mid-day online correspondent
Interstate criminal with Rs 1-lakh bounty held in Gurugram encounter

Interstate criminal with Rs 1-lakh bounty held in Gurugram encounter

An interstate criminal with Rs 1-lakh bounty was arrested after a brief encounter by Gurugram and Nuh police when riding a bike without a number plate. Wanted in multiple cases across three states, he allegedly opened fire when intercepted

05 January,2026 07:14 PM IST | NCR | PTI
Priyanka Chaturvedi questions denial of bail to Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam

Priyanka Chaturvedi questions denial of bail to Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam

Earlier in the day, the apex court denied their bail plea relating to the alleged larger conspiracy behind the February 2020 northeast Delhi riots. The court observed that the two stood on a “qualitatively different footing” compared to the other accused in terms of prosecution material and evidence

05 January,2026 07:02 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
UP Government grants one-time age relaxation for 32,679 police constable posts

UP Government grants one-time age relaxation for 32,679 police constable posts

The Uttar Pradesh Government has announced a one-time relaxation of three years in the upper age limit for the 2025 police recruitment drive, benefiting aspirants for 32,679 constable-level posts across various categories

05 January,2026 06:26 PM IST | Lucknow | mid-day online correspondent
Minnesota under siege, 2,000 federal agents flood Minneapolis amid welfare fraud

    Minnesota under siege, 2,000 federal agents flood Minneapolis amid welfare fraud

    The Trump administration has launched a major federal operation in Minnesota, deploying nearly 2,000 federal agents to Minneapolis as part of an aggressive immigration enforcement push. The move comes in the aftermath of a massive welfare and child care fraud scandal that exposed millions in misused pandemic-era funds and triggered federal funding freezes.

    06 January,2026 06:48 PM IST
    At least 35 people killed, 1,200 detained in Iran's economic protests

    At least 35 people killed, 1,200 detained in Iran's economic protests

    The group, which relies on an activist network inside of Iran for its reporting, has been accurate in past unrest

    06 January,2026 10:31 AM IST | Dubai | AP

    New portable device detects food allergies and gluten with lab-level accuracy

    The new device provides a simple, reliable, and accessible preventive solution to a major public-health challenge

    06 January,2026 10:28 AM IST | Texas | Agencies

    Maduro summoned to New York court on narco-terrorism charges

    As a criminal defendant, Maduro will have the same rights as any other person accused of a crime, including the right to a trial by a jury of regular New Yorkers.

    06 January,2026 10:25 AM IST | New York | Agencies
    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
    Justice for India’s restaurateurs

    Justice for India’s restaurateurs

    It’s sad that hotel owners are treated badly just because so many of them break rules and take local laws for granted

    05 January,2026 07:22 AM IST | Mumbai | Lindsay Pereira
    04 January,2026 07:00 AM IST | Mumbai | Rahul da Cunha
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