Anurag Thakur accused a TMC MP of smoking an e-cigarette inside the Lok Sabha, prompting Speaker Om Birla to assure action if a written complaint is filed. During Question Hour, while asking a supplementary, Thakur wondered whether e-cigarettes are allowed in the House
11 December,2025 05:27 PM IST | PTIRailways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw told the Lok Sabha in a written reply that, because of this measure, confirmed Tatkal ticket availability time has risen in nearly 95 per cent of the 96 most popular trains
11 December,2025 04:51 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentA 40-year-old school teacher died in Jaunpur after a sharp Chinese manjha slit his neck while riding a motorcycle. The incident occurred around 8 am on the Shastri Bridge in the Kotwali area shortly after Sanjeev Tiwari dropped his daughter at school
11 December,2025 03:46 PM IST | PTIThe airline announced it will offer travel vouchers worth Rs 10,000 to such passengers, which can be used for any future IndiGo journey over the next 12 months. The airline said refunds for bookings made through travel partners have also been actioned
11 December,2025 02:49 PM IST | A CorrespondentAirport authorities clarified that there were no issues with terminal or airside operations and said that passenger assistance measures were in place to ensure orderly handling. Meanwhile, the DGCA has constituted a dedicated Oversight Team to be stationed at the airline's corporate office in Gurugram
11 December,2025 02:44 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentThe DFS received a call at 9.23 pm about flames erupting inside a building that houses multiple storage units, the official said. "Three water tenders and one water bowser were initially rushed to the spot. At 9.42 pm, two additional water bowsers were sent following a request," he said
11 December,2025 02:27 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentThe Directorate of Revenue Intelligence, in a recent breakthrough, busted a mephedrone manufacturing unit. The DRI also seized 128 kg of the banned drug, valued at Rs 192 crore, in Wardha. Minister of State for Home said that the authorities have sealed the unit
11 December,2025 02:17 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentOfficials from Castrol Limited were also included in the raiding team
11 December,2025 01:39 PM IST | ANIUkraine was expected to give its latest peace proposals to US negotiators Wednesday, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said, a day ahead of his urgent talks with leaders and officials from about 30 other countries supporting Kyiv's effort to end the war with Russia on acceptable terms
11 December,2025 01:35 PM IST | APDelhi businessmen Saurabh and Gaurav Luthra, owners of the Goa nightclub where a massive fire killed 25 people, have been detained in Thailand after fleeing India. The duo faces charges of culpable homicide and negligence as Indian agencies prepare to seek their deportation for trial in Goa
11 December,2025 01:03 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentThe official added that it was conducted under US law enforcement authority.
11 December,2025 12:59 PM IST | APHis remarks come at a time when the United States has announced a major investment to boost mining activity in Pakistan's Balochistan province
11 December,2025 12:56 PM IST | ANIIn western Maharashtra, Pune and Baramati recorded cold mornings with minimum temperatures of 7.9 degrees Celsius and 7.5 degrees Celsius, respectively. Nasik registered 8.2 degrees Celsius, Satara 10.0 degrees Celsius
11 December,2025 12:02 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentUNESCO has inscribed “Italian cooking” on its intangible cultural heritage list, with Italy’s Deputy PM Antonio Tajani present in Delhi during the announcement
11 December,2025 11:45 AM IST | New Delhi [India] | PTIThe BJP took a swipe at Gandhi over his visit, saying, “Rahul is LoP — leader of Paryatan.”
11 December,2025 09:59 AM IST | New Delhi | AgenciesThe official said the supplier had delivered polyester shawls instead of silk shawls, which are used during ‘aashirvachan’ (blessing) rituals at the world-renowned hill temple
11 December,2025 09:54 AM IST | Tirupati | AgenciesTharoor said that he will not accept the “Veer Savarkar Award” and also won’t attend the event where it will be presented in the absence of clarifications about its nature or the organisation presenting it
11 December,2025 09:51 AM IST | New Delhi | AgenciesElon Musk responded to an X post by Union Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia who met Lauren Dreyer, Vice President and Senior Director–Starlink Business Operations at SpaceX
10 December,2025 11:01 PM IST | New Delhi | IANSAcknowledging a sharp rise in dog-bite cases in both rural and urban areas, Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde informed about the cases data at the state assembly on Wednesday
10 December,2025 10:23 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentAccording to a press note issued by the Prime Minister’s office, "PM Modi reaffirms India’s support for efforts towards a just and durable peace in the region"
10 December,2025 10:04 PM IST | New Delhi | IANSPriyanka Gandhi hit back at the BJP for criticising Rahul Gandhi’s Germany trip, arguing that the Prime Minister himself spends a significant amount of time overseas
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A massive fire has ravaged St. Petersburg’s iconic Soviet-era market, leaving charred ruins and a city in shock. The Nevsky District landmark, once a bustling hub of trade and cultural heritage, was consumed overnight in a blaze fueled by strong winds, resulting in one confirmed death and at least two injuries, including carbon monoxide poisoning and a man who leapt to escape. Firefighters deployed 96 personnel and 26 units, battling multiple explosions and intense flames that tore through the two-storey market complex. Witnesses reported chaotic scenes as the inferno spread, while emergency crews worked through the night to contain the fire and prevent further devastation. WATCH
The neighbourhood has been evacuated and search and rescue efforts were ongoing.
11 December,2025 12:42 PM IST | Morocco | AgenciesA US congresswoman said the viral Modi–Putin selfie reflects the fallout of Trump’s coercive policies as lawmakers raise concerns over tariffs and immigration barriers straining US-India ties
US President Donald Trump announced the launch of the ‘gold card’ programme, offering US visas starting at USD 1 million for individuals and USD 2 million for corporations, replacing the EB-5 visa scheme
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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-
There were help desks at both airports to guide and assist passengers with information on additional trains to help with ticket bookings, our report quoted a Railway PRO as saying
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