shot-button
India News

Delhi air quality: AQI hits 374 at ITO amid thick smog

The Air Quality Index (AQI) at ITO was recorded at 374, placing it in the ‘very poor’ category, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB)

24 December,2025 11:15 AM IST | mid-day online correspondent
World News

Donald Trump discusses launch of US-Uzbekistan Business and Investment Council w

The US Ambassador's remark echoes Trump's claim of ending eight wars

24 December,2025 11:09 AM IST | ANI
World News

Iran-US diplomacy reaffirmed at UN, but divide over nuclear deal remains deep

But instead of taking that hand of diplomacy, you continue to put your hand in the fire,' she said, looking directly at Iravani

24 December,2025 11:05 AM IST | AP
World News

Ancient Egyptian pharaoh's boat being reassembled in public at Grand Egyptian Mu

King Khufu ruled ancient Egypt more than 4,500 years ago and built the Great Pyramid of Giza

24 December,2025 10:58 AM IST | AP
India News

KGMU suspends accused doctor, FIR filed over alleged forced religious conversion

"The police have also registered an FIR. We request that the victim be provided with security," he added.

24 December,2025 10:52 AM IST | ANI
India News

Major infrastructure projects to enhance road capacity in South Delhi approved

PWD Minister Parvesh Sahib Singh said the EFC clearance reflects the government's resolve to end delays and deliver visible outcomes.

24 December,2025 10:49 AM IST | ANI
World News

Bureaucratic mishap delayed gun licence to Bondi Beach shooter

Sajid, who was killed by police during the attack, and his son Naveed Akram, 24, are accused of assailing hundreds of Jews celebrating Hanukkah on December 14.

24 December,2025 08:29 AM IST | Agencies
World News

Mosquito feeding tubes used for micro 3D printing

The result pushes current 3D-printing limits. The team named the technique “3D necroprinting.” 

24 December,2025 08:24 AM IST | Agencies
World News

Wright Brothers make history with first powered flight at Kitty Hawk in 1902

The aircraft was built over 2 years.

24 December,2025 08:22 AM IST | Agencies
World News

Japan’s former Emperor Akihito marks 92nd birthday as health stabilises

Akihito has held the title of emperor emeritus since his father’s abdication in 2019.

24 December,2025 08:19 AM IST | Agencies
World News

British man charged with 56 sexual offences against ex-wife over 13 years

He has also been charged with voyeurism, possession of indecent images of children and possession of extreme images.

24 December,2025 08:15 AM IST | Agencies
India News

India announces $450mn relief package for Sri Lanka

Prime Minister Modi directed that we now engage with the Sri Lankan government to address their priorities

24 December,2025 08:13 AM IST | Agencies
BJP wants to eliminate Constitution, Congress will resist and defeat it: Rahul

BJP wants to eliminate Constitution, Congress will resist and defeat it: Rahul

What the BJP is proposing essentially is the elimination of the Constitution

24 December,2025 08:00 AM IST | New Delhi | Agencies
VHP, Bajrang Dal protest near Bangladesh High Commission, clash with police

VHP, Bajrang Dal protest near Bangladesh High Commission, clash with police

Authorities deploy 1500-strong police force near the Bangladesh Embassy

24 December,2025 07:55 AM IST | New Delhi | Agencies
State Congress chief welcomes leaders from BJP, NCP, AIMIM, SP into party

State Congress chief welcomes leaders from BJP, NCP, AIMIM, SP into party

Among those who switched sides were three-time Samajwadi Party corporator Amin Patel, former deputy mayor Haji Shavval Ansari, Parvez Sheikh, Azhar Pathan from NCP, AIMIM leaders Gani Dollar and Juned Pathan, Shiv Sena’s Prem Sonar

23 December,2025 06:17 PM IST | Mumbai
Rs 36.35-crore development plan approved for Jain pilgrimage site Namokar Tirtha

Rs 36.35-crore development plan approved for Jain pilgrimage site Namokar Tirtha

The approved plan allocates Rs 24.26 crore for permanent infrastructure works, including concrete roads, protective boundary walls, boating facilities, a helipad, parking arrangements, electricity supply, and sanitation-related infrastructure

23 December,2025 05:57 PM IST | Mumbai
Three Rajasthan collectorates get threat emails, probe underway

Three Rajasthan collectorates get threat emails, probe underway

The collectorates in Ajmer, Dholpur and Barmer received threatening emails at around 11.45 am, prompting authorities to immediately evacuate the premises as a precautionary measure

23 December,2025 05:26 PM IST | Jaipur | mid-day online correspondent
NZ to amend laws to allow GI registration of Indian goods beyond wines, spirits

NZ to amend laws to allow GI registration of Indian goods beyond wines, spirits

At present, New Zealand’s GI framework permits registration only for India’s wines and spirits. Under the FTA, the island nation will extend this benefit to “other goods” as well, a concession it had earlier granted to the European Union

23 December,2025 05:15 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
Shiv Sena, BJP slam Rahul Gandhi’s ‘vote chori’ remarks in Germany

Shiv Sena, BJP slam Rahul Gandhi’s ‘vote chori’ remarks in Germany

The Leader of Opposition reiterated allegations of “vote chori” during his Germany visit, triggering strong reactions from the BJP and Shiv Sena. The ruling parties accused the Congress leader of following a pattern of making anti-India remarks abroad as part of a larger conspiracy

23 December,2025 04:37 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
Injured sambar deer rescued from Maharashtra’s Nashik

Injured sambar deer rescued from Maharashtra’s Nashik

An alert was received around 10 am on Tuesday about a sambar deer moving dangerously near Pathardi Phata. A team led by the assistant conservator of forests (territorial), Nashik, along with forest range officers, guards, and the Rescue Nashik Division, rushed to the spot

23 December,2025 04:08 PM IST | Mumbai | Ranjeet Jadhav
ISRO to launch AST SpaceMobile’s BlueBird Block-2 satellite

ISRO to launch AST SpaceMobile’s BlueBird Block-2 satellite

The BlueBird Block-2 will be the largest commercial communication satellite ever placed in Low Earth Orbit (LEO) and will also be the heaviest payload launched by LVM3. The satellite is part of AST SpaceMobile's next-generation system, aiming to revolutionise cellular broadband connectivity

23 December,2025 02:33 PM IST | | mid-day online correspondent
Ukraine Blackout CATASTROPHE | Russian Missile Barrage Cripples Kyiv

    Ukraine Blackout CATASTROPHE | Russian Missile Barrage Cripples Kyiv

    Ukraine is entering one of its darkest nights in months, literally and strategically after a coordinated wave of Russian strikes crippled major energy sites across the country. Kyiv has enforced emergency outages, Odesa is battling city-wide blackouts, and even the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone is facing alarming new risks as officials warn that a direct strike could threaten the plant’s internal radiation shelter. WATCH 

    24 December,2025 02:22 AM IST
    Russia fires over 650 drones, 13 Ukrainian regions hit overnight

    Russia fires over 650 drones, 13 Ukrainian regions hit overnight

    President Zelenskyy says attacks targeted energy and civilian infrastructure; three including child killed

    24 December,2025 08:02 AM IST | Kyiv | Agencies

    Russia attacks Kyiv with fires, injuries, ongoing strikes reported

    Five people were hospitalized, including one man in critical condition and a pregnant woman, after a series of powerful explosions sounded in the city and airs defenses were activated

    23 December,2025 04:43 PM IST | Kyiv | AP

    Hundreds mourn Brown University sophomore Ella Cook, killed in campus shooting

    Hundreds gathered at the Cathedral Church of the Advent in downtown Birmingham to remember Ella Cook, 19. She and freshman MukhammadAziz Umurzokov, 18, were killed on December 13 when a gunman entered a study session in a Brown academic building and opened fire on students

    23 December,2025 03:45 PM IST | Birmingham | AP
    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
    Ball curry, rice, and all things nice

    Ball curry, rice, and all things nice

    As Christmas approaches, it’s time to whet the appetite by stepping into a typical Anglo-Indian family kitchen that serves up delightful wordplay with a little inspiration from their famed culinary exploits

    23 December,2025 07:58 AM IST | Mumbai | Fiona Fernandez
    22 December,2025 07:03 AM IST | Mumbai | Lindsay Pereira
    21 December,2025 11:17 AM IST | Mumbai | Sunil Gavaskar
    21 December,2025 08:21 AM IST | Mumbai | Rahul da Cunha
    21 December,2025 08:17 AM IST | Mumbai | Devdutt Pattanaik
    This website uses cookie or similar technologies, to enhance your browsing experience and provide personalised recommendations. By continuing to use our website, you agree to our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy. OK