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Senior IRSE officer Rajeev Shrivastava takes charge as Central Railway GM

According to the officials, Shrivastava brings more than 34 years of experience in Indian Railways, with a career spanning multiple zones and public sector units

13 April,2026 05:16 PM IST | Rajendra B. Aklekar
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Valsad: Man dies after falling into lift shaft; body recovered after two days

According to officials, the man was standing near the lift on the third floor when the door unexpectedly opened. Believing the lift had arrived, he stepped forward and fell directly into the shaft

13 April,2026 04:45 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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'France, UK to spearhead peaceful multinational mission for Strait of Hormuz'

In a post on X, Macron said the move is part of broader diplomatic efforts to address escalating tensions in the Middle East and ensure long-term regional stability. He emphasised that the mission would be "strictly defensive" and separate from any parties involved in ongoing hostilities

13 April,2026 04:35 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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Women’s Reservation Act: All-party meeting on April 15, says Kharge

The Leader of the Opposition in the Rajya Sabha asserted that the Congress has consistently backed women's reservation and dismissed suggestions of opposing the legislation

13 April,2026 04:21 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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Iranian oil returns to India after 7 years as supertankers dock at key ports

With the global oil crisis escalating amid the West Asia war, two supertankers carrying Iranian crude have reached Indian ports after nearly seven years, marking a significant shift amid global oil supply concerns

13 April,2026 04:15 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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Maharashtra: Four youths drown in two separate incidents near Vaitarna dam

According to police, four students from a local college entered the water at Zarwad Bet (an island) in the Vaitarna dam area on Sunday

13 April,2026 04:14 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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SC notice to Centre, EC on finger, iris verification at polling booths

The Supreme Court on Monday sought responses from the Centre, the Election Commission, and others on a plea proposing the implementation of a finger and iris biometric identification system at polling stations to prevent duplicate voting

13 April,2026 04:06 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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Chhattisgarh deploys 62,000 staff for Census 2027 in two phases

Addressing a press conference, state Additional Chief Secretary (Home) Manoj Kumar Pingua said the first phase, covering house listing and the housing census, will be carried out from May 1 to May 30 this year

13 April,2026 04:06 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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Supreme Court refuses to quash CBI FIR against Lalu Yadav in land for jobs case

The Supreme Court of India refused to quash the CBI FIR against Lalu Prasad Yadav in the land-for-jobs case but granted an exemption from personal appearance. The apex court has also allowed Lalu to raise the Section 17A defence during the trial

13 April,2026 03:52 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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Samudra Sahas expedition sets sail from Mumbai

According to the statement, the team will cover a distance of 520 nautical miles along the Konkan coast using 21-foot Seabird class sailing boats. The journey has been divided into four legs

13 April,2026 03:41 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
World News

China calls for free navigation in Strait of Hormuz amid Trump threat

Responding to US warnings of tariffs if China supports Iran militarily, Beijing said “tariff wars have no winners,” reiterating its consistent stance on trade disputes

13 April,2026 03:20 PM IST | ANI
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Woman PhD scholar dies by suicide in Pune, guide arrested for harassment

A 30-year-old woman pursuing her PhD in Pune allegedly died by suicide at her home in Chinchwad on Saturday. Police said she left behind a note accusing her research guide of harassment and inappropriate behaviour

13 April,2026 03:14 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
Akhilesh Yadav blames BJP policies for Noida violence; Congress seeks dialogue

Akhilesh Yadav blames BJP policies for Noida violence; Congress seeks dialogue

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav blamed BJP government policies for the violent protests by workers in Noida over wage demands, alleging that labourers are being neglected amid rising inflation

13 April,2026 03:00 PM IST | Lucknow | PTI
Land-for-jobs case: SC refuses to quash CBI FIR, chargesheet against Lalu Yadav

Land-for-jobs case: SC refuses to quash CBI FIR, chargesheet against Lalu Yadav

A bench comprising Justices M M Sundresh and N Kotiswar Singh granted the 77-year-old former Bihar chief minister exemption from appearing before the trial court during the proceedings

13 April,2026 02:30 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
Traffic disrupted in Delhi, adjoining areas after protest by Noida workers

Traffic disrupted in Delhi, adjoining areas after protest by Noida workers

According to the Delhi Traffic Police, heavy congestion was reported along the Noida Link Road as protesters blocked routes near the Chilla Border, disrupting vehicles travelling from Delhi towards Noida

13 April,2026 02:01 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
India on verge of historic decision on women’s reservation, says PM Modi

India on verge of historic decision on women’s reservation, says PM Modi

India is preparing to take a historic step toward women’s empowerment through a proposed reservation law. PM Narendra Modi called it one of the most significant decisions of the century, aimed at ensuring social justice and equal participation

13 April,2026 01:37 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Govt proposes softer CAFE 2027 norms to ease pressure on automobile industry

Govt proposes softer CAFE 2027 norms to ease pressure on automobile industry

The updated framework introduces a flatter compliance curve, reducing the earlier advantage for heavier vehicles while allowing slightly higher fuel consumption than previously planned

13 April,2026 01:23 PM IST | New Delhi | IANS
Noida workers’ protest turns violent, vehicles torched, property vandalised

Noida workers’ protest turns violent, vehicles torched, property vandalised

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 | Noida | mid-day online correspondent
Boat capsize in Mathura claims 13 lives; search on for missing

Boat capsize in Mathura claims 13 lives; search on for missing

The 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 | Mathura | Agencies
Speeding truck kills seven pilgrims on Lakhtar-Viramgam highway in Gujarat

Speeding truck kills seven pilgrims on Lakhtar-Viramgam highway in Gujarat

The 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 | Surendranagar | mid-day online correspondent
Mallikarjun Kharge seeks all-party meet on delimitation, writes to Narendra Modi

Mallikarjun Kharge seeks all-party meet on delimitation, writes to Narendra Modi

Congress 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 | New Delhi | Agencies
Trump Orders Hormuz Blockade, Iran Reacts as Naval Tensions Surge

    Trump Orders Hormuz Blockade, Iran Reacts as Naval Tensions Surge

    The United States has taken a decisive and highly controversial step in the escalating standoff with Iran, signaling a sweeping maritime blockade across the Strait of Hormuz after high-stakes negotiations in Islamabad ended without a deal. Following over 21 hours of intense backchannel diplomacy, talks between Washington and Tehran collapsed, leaving the fragile ceasefire in serious doubt. In response, US President Donald Trump issued a sharp warning, declaring that any hostile action against American forces or commercial vessels would be met with overwhelming force. US Central Command is now preparing to enforce what officials describe as an “impartial maritime blockade,” targeting vessels engaging with Iranian ports while allowing limited transit between non-Iranian routes. The move is being seen as a direct attempt to cut off Tehran’s leverage over one of the world’s most critical oil chokepoints.

    13 April,2026 05:00 PM IST
    Iran slams US plans of blockade of its ports, says no Gulf port will be safe

    Iran slams US plans of blockade of its ports, says no Gulf port will be safe

    According to Iranian state media, its armed forces have stated that the security in the Persian Gulf and the Sea of Oman must be maintained collectively

    13 April,2026 03:12 PM IST | Tehran | mid-day online correspondent

    Iran embassy in Ghana slams Trump over calling Pope Leo XIV “weak”

    A fresh controversy has erupted after Donald Trump criticised Pope Leo XIV, calling him “weak” and attacking his views on crime and foreign policy. The remarks came after the Pope called for peace and criticised ongoing conflicts, including tensions involving Iran

    13 April,2026 01:59 PM IST | Accra | IANS

    West Asia War: Trump says rescued airmen from Iran are in "good shape"

    US President Donald Trump said that American airmen rescued from Iran are in “very good shape,” praising a high-risk military search and rescue operation. The mission followed the downing of an F-15E Strike Eagle during ongoing conflict, where one crew member was initially missing

    13 April,2026 01:15 PM IST | Washington DC [US] | ANI
    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
    Chandala’s daughter, Arundhati

    Chandala’s daughter, Arundhati

    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 Pattanaik
    10 April,2026 07:14 AM IST | Mumbai | Aastha Atray Banan
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