The incident occurred while one aircraft was stationary and another was taxiing on the ground at the Indira Gandhi International in Delhi, officials said
16 April,2026 05:08 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentIran has warned it could block trade across the Persian Gulf, Sea of Oman and Red Sea if US restrictions on its ports continue, while also rejecting any compromise on its nuclear enrichment rights amid escalating tensions
16 April,2026 04:52 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentPresident Droupadi Murmu on Thursday said that a strong, self-reliant and developed India must be built on the foundation of Indian languages. Speaking at the convocation of the Mahatma Gandhi International Hindi University in Wardha, she urged citizens to learn at least one Indian language in addition to their mother tongue
16 April,2026 04:51 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentVice-President of India and Rajya Sabha Chairman C P Radhakrishnan administered the oath to the 16 newly elected or re-elected members, representing Bihar, Assam, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Maharashtra, Odisha, and Telangana
16 April,2026 04:47 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentShiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut on Thursday said the Centre is mistaken if it believes opposition MPs will skip Parliament during voting on the delimitation bill due to state elections
16 April,2026 04:41 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentSpeaking during a debate in the Lok Sabha, the Prime Minister said the moment presents a historic opportunity to expand women’s participation in governance and shape the country’s political future
16 April,2026 04:20 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentThe document, widely shared online, outlined grooming guidelines for store employees. It stated that bindis and tilaks were “not allowed,” and advised that sindoor, if worn, should be minimal
16 April,2026 04:09 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentA bench led by Chief Justice Surya Kant, along with Justices Joymalya Bagchi and Vipul M Pancholi, permitted Ambani to pursue his case before a single judge bench of the High Court
16 April,2026 04:05 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent | mid-day online correspondentThe operation was carried out by the Cyber Crime Police during the night of 15-16 April at a rented premises in Sangolda village. The accused were allegedly caught accepting bets through online applications during ongoing IPL matches
16 April,2026 03:54 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentDelhi Police have arrested a West Bengal resident for allegedly defrauding more than 500 women across the country of nearly Rs 2 crore through fake profiles on dating and matrimonial apps. The accused is also accused of honey-trapping, romance scams and blackmailing
16 April,2026 03:35 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentThe Lok Sabha saw heated clashes as the government and Opposition debated key bills, with Amit Shah and Arjun Ram Meghwal defending them, while K. C. Venugopal and Asaduddin Owaisi raised concerns over federalism
16 April,2026 03:29 PM IST | IANSDeputy Commissioner of Police (East) Deeksha Sharma said that the bodies of two children, both around two years old, were recovered late on Wednesday, hours after the fire broke out
16 April,2026 03:19 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentThe move comes after multiple complaints from women employees alleging sexual harassment, coercion, and attempts at religious conversion at the TCS Nashik unit. Police have registered several FIRs in the case and arrested a number of individuals, including senior staff members
16 April,2026 03:08 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentSpeaking alongside Austrian Chancellor Christian Stocker, Modi highlighted plans to build reliable global supply chains by combining Austria’s expertise with India’s scale. The visit, the first by an Austrian Chancellor to India in four decades, is expected to boost trade, investment and collaboration
16 April,2026 02:51 PM IST | New Delhi | IANSRajya Sabha Chairman C. P. Radhakrishnan described the first criticality of the 500-MW Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor (PFBR) at Kalpakkam Nuclear Complex as a major national achievement
16 April,2026 02:41 PM IST | New Delhi | PTIPolice in Latur district launched the ‘Police on Farmers’ Fields’ initiative to resolve farm disputes. Officials said a pipeline conflict in Hosur village was settled peacefully, preventing escalation and ensuring law and order through timely intervention
16 April,2026 02:38 PM IST | Latur | mid-day online correspondentThe Congress on Thursday accused the central government of trying to push delimitation through the “backdoor” under the cover of women’s reservation. During a Lok Sabha debate on three related bills, party leader Gaurav Gogoi said the government should implement women’s quota immediately based on the current strength of the House
16 April,2026 02:14 PM IST | New Delhi | PTIPrime Minister Narendra Modi held bilateral talks with Austrian Chancellor Christian Stocker at Hyderabad House, focusing on strengthening cooperation in trade, technology, renewable energy, and cultural ties. The visit marks Stocker’s first official trip to India and aims to deepen India-Austria relations
16 April,2026 02:09 PM IST | New Delhi | ANIIndian agencies are investigating a suspected radicalisation case linked to a TCS office in Nashik. Officials believe this may not be an isolated incident and are examining possible links to larger networks and banned organisations like the PFI
16 April,2026 01:38 PM IST | New Delhi | IANSThe anti-corruption bureau arrested two forest officers in Thane district for allegedly accepting a Rs 25,000-bribe to issue an NOC for a petrol pump. The accused were caught in a trap operation; further investigation is underway
16 April,2026 01:36 PM IST | Thane | mid-day online correspondentA few schools in Chandigarh received bomb threat emails on Thursday, prompting swift action by police, bomb disposal squads, and emergency services. Anti-sabotage and sanitisation operations are underway, with authorities treating the threats seriously. The incident follows similar hoax threats reported recently in parts of Punjab and Haryana
16 April,2026 12:38 PM IST | Chandigarh | PTIADVERTISEMENT
House Democrats have unveiled articles of impeachment against U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, triggering a major political showdown in Washington. The resolution, led by Yassamin Ansari, outlines six serious charges, including allegations of unauthorized war actions in Iran, civilian casualty concerns, misuse of military power, and obstruction of congressional oversight. Lawmakers also point to a controversial incident involving the alleged sharing of sensitive military details in a private chat, raising major national security concerns. The resolution describes Hegseth’s actions as “high crimes and misdemeanors.”
The announcement signals a potential diplomatic breakthrough in a region marked by continued hostility and intermittent conflict between Israel and Lebanon. Earlier on Tuesday, the US hosted a trilateral meeting with Israel and Lebanon, marking their first high-level engagement since 1993
16 April,2026 03:11 PM IST | Washington | mid-day online correspondentThe Trump administration has unveiled plans for a giant United States Triumphal Arch to mark America’s 250th independence anniversary, triggering criticism over it being a “vanity project” funded partly by taxpayers
US military claims it turned back 10 vessels in the first 48 hours of the naval blockade on Iran’s ports and the Strait of Hormuz. CENTCOM says zero ships broke through while Netanyahu affirms identical goals with Washington on eliminating Iran’s enrichment capability and reopening the strait
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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-
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