The victim, Purohit Devkrishna (28), was found dead at his home in Bhopal on April 7. His wife, Priyanka Purohit, initially told police that unidentified burglars had broken into the house, tied her up, and stolen valuables worth around Rs 3.5 lakh
10 April,2026 05:26 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentRussia and Ukraine have agreed to a 32-hour Easter ceasefire, ordered by President Vladimir Putin and welcomed cautiously by Ukraine. While the truce offers a short break in fighting, long-term peace talks remain stalled due to deep disagreements over territory and ongoing mistrust between both sides
10 April,2026 05:20 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentThe Prime Minister highlighted Kumar’s administrative track record, stating that his commitment to good governance has earned widespread appreciation. He credited the JD(U) leader with making a lasting contribution to Bihar’s development over the years
10 April,2026 04:54 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentThe Government of Maharashtra has signed an MoU with AIIMS Nagpur, supported by UNICEF Maharashtra, to strengthen prevention and treatment of childhood Non-Communicable Diseases. The initiative will focus on early detection, standard treatment protocols, new paediatric clinics, and capacity building to improve long-term child health outcomes
10 April,2026 04:34 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentAllahabad High Court judge Yashwant Varma has resigned, rendering Lok Sabha removal proceedings infructuous. The move follows corruption allegations linked to burnt cash found at his residence. His resignation allows him to retain pension benefits while potential criminal proceedings may follow
10 April,2026 04:32 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentAccording to preliminary findings, the fire is suspected to have been caused by a short circuit. However, authorities have said a detailed investigation is underway to determine the exact cause
10 April,2026 04:01 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentWhile the negotiations aim to prevent further escalation, major disagreements remain on key issues like sanctions, nuclear activity and control of the Strait of Hormuz, making the outcome uncertain
10 April,2026 03:55 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentAccording to the IMD’s latest five-day district forecast, the region will experience sticky weather conditions today with similar conditions likely to persist on Saturday. From Sunday onwards, dry weather is expected to prevail across Mumbai and the wider Konkan belt, bringing some relief
10 April,2026 03:21 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentAmit Shah unveiled the BJP’s 15-point ‘Sonar Bangla’ roadmap for the 2026 West Bengal Assembly polls, promising jobs, women’s empowerment, stricter law and order, and governance reforms while targeting the Trinamool Congress over its 15-year rule
10 April,2026 02:52 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentThe 55-year-old delivered on-camera remarks at the White House, addressing allegations linking her to Epstein, a scandal that has long shadowed her husband, US President Donald Trump. She didn't specify the allegations, but said false images about her association with Epstein had been circulating for years
10 April,2026 02:37 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentWhile the spacecraft’s voyage back to Earth following a historic trip around the Moon has been smooth, the Orion capsule’s USD 23 million Universal Waste Management System, designed to flush wastewater into space, has developed a stubborn clog
10 April,2026 02:35 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentThe astronauts, who completed a successful lunar flyby on Tuesday and exited the Moon’s sphere of influence a day later, are now on the homeward leg of their 10-day test flight. On Thursday, they focused on stowing equipment, removing cargo and locker netting, and configuring the cabin for re-entry
10 April,2026 02:21 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentLeaders from the BJP and Shiv Sena dismissed claims of a Nobel Peace Prize for Shehbaz Sharif as “a joke,” drawing comparisons to Adolf Hitler. The remarks come amid reports crediting Pakistan’s role in easing tensions between United States and Iran
10 April,2026 02:19 PM IST | New Delhi [India] | IANSThe Delhi-Dehradun Economic Corridor has helped reduce the risk of human-wildlife conflict and prevented the isolation of animal populations in the region. By maintaining natural movement routes, the project supports long-term biodiversity conservation
10 April,2026 02:16 PM IST | Mumbai | Ranjeet JadhavFollowing his resignation from the Bihar Legislative Council, he is expected to step down as Chief Minister, ending a long tenure anchored in the state’s Upper House. His move makes him one of the few leaders to have served in all four legislative bodies
10 April,2026 01:43 PM IST | Patna | IANSIn his resignation letter, Justice Varma said, “I do not propose to burden your august office with the reasons which have constrained me to submit this missive,” adding that “it is with deep anguish” that he was stepping down from the office of Judge of the High Court of Judicature at Allahabad
10 April,2026 01:07 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondentA three-year-old boy fell into a 70-ft-deep borewell in Ujjain, triggering a massive rescue operation by the National Disaster Response Force and SDRF teams. The child is being supplied oxygen and monitored via camera as teams dig a parallel pit to safely pull him out
10 April,2026 01:05 PM IST | Bhopal/Badnagar | IANSThe incident occurred within the jurisdiction of Safale Police Station on Thursday. The girl was in severe emotional distress and at risk of self-harm, the police said. The minor, a resident of Hanjaroli village, was upset by the belief that her mother showed more affection towards her sister
10 April,2026 12:56 PM IST | Palghar | mid-day online correspondentCongress leader Vijay Wadettiwar termed the Maharashtra government’s loan waiver a “fraud” and demanded complete 7/12 clearance for farmers. He also alleged bias in municipal fund distribution and criticised the ruling alliance over governance and political priorities
10 April,2026 12:41 PM IST | MumbaiA statewide drive by the Food and Drug Control Administration Gujarat inspected over 2,500 eateries and food units, issuing 270 notices and shutting 18 establishments. Authorities destroyed 703 kg of unsafe food while enforcing strict rules on proper labelling of paneer and its alternatives to prevent misleading consumers
10 April,2026 10:51 AM IST | Gandhinagar | IANSThe bus was travelling from Makrana to Haridwar with around 22 passengers when the accident took place
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The latest escalation in Iran's Alborz Province has resulted in a devastating wave of airstrikes, leaving 18 confirmed dead and 24 wounded in residential areas overnight. Among the casualties are infants and other civilians, highlighting the shocking human toll of the ongoing military operations by the US and Israel. Deputy Governor Ghodratollah Seif confirmed that residential neighborhoods were hit in a midnight assault, forcing emergency responders to rush the injured to medical facilities. WATCH
Severe seasonal flooding across Afghanistan between late March and early April has impacted over 73,000 people, damaging thousands of homes and vast agricultural land
10 April,2026 02:21 PM IST | Kabul | IANSVolodymyr Zelenskyy revealed that Ukrainian forces shot down Iranian-designed Shahed drones in multiple Middle Eastern countries, helping boost regional air defence systems. The operations came before a tentative ceasefire involving Iran, United States, and Israel, with Ukraine receiving energy support and resources in return
According to a social media post by the US Geological Survey (USGS), the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory has reported a fresh development in the ongoing eruption of Kilauea volcano, with a new eruptive episode beginning at approximately 11:10 a.m. HST on April 9
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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-
While access to the BKC stretch from the Bandra East Railway station promises to get easier, this is still two years in the pipeline
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