Veteran BBC correspondent and author Mark Tully, widely known as the broadcaster’s “voice of India”, died at the age of 90, the BBC confirmed on Sunday
25 January,2026 09:49 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentBorn in India in 1935 under British rule, he made the country his home and his career, becoming arguably the best-known foreign correspondent in the country
25 January,2026 09:22 PM IST | AFPKagal State Excise raided two illegal factories in Goa, sealing liquor and materials worth Rs 1.32 crore. The operation exposed an interstate spurious liquor racket using fake Maharashtra labels and dealt a major blow to smuggling networks.
25 January,2026 08:07 PM IST | Samiullah KhanCongress president Mallikarjun Kharge accused the BJP of turning governors into tools to harass opposition-ruled states, alleging direct interference from the Centre. Addressing a rally in Hubballi, he said constitutional authorities are being misused to destabilise non-BJP governments
25 January,2026 07:14 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentThe awardees include people who have dedicated their lives to serving society in areas such as education, healthcare, art, culture, and social welfare
25 January,2026 06:21 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentRepublic Day marks the day the Constitution of India came into effect on January 26, 1950, transforming the nation into a sovereign, democratic republic. The day reflects India’s constitutional values, freedom struggle legacy, and commitment to justice, liberty, equality and fraternity
25 January,2026 04:33 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentTejashwi Yadav was appointed National Working President of the Rashtriya Janata Dal at the party’s executive meeting in Patna. While senior leaders welcomed the move, his sister Rohini Acharya launched a sharp attack on the party leadership, calling the situation “worrisome”
25 January,2026 04:32 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentThe roots of Republic Day trace back to the Indian Independence Act of July 18, 1947, which ended British rule and transferred legislative authority to India’s Constituent Assembly
25 January,2026 02:15 PM ISTOverall, while daytime temperatures remained slightly below average in many interior districts, Maharashtra continued to witness pleasant winter conditions, with no extreme variations reported
25 January,2026 01:48 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentMeanwhile, on Thursday, two persons have been arrested by the Noida Police following the case of 27-year-old techie Yuvraj Mehta, who lost his life after his car broke through a waterlogged pit near a public road in Sector-150, officials said on Thursday
25 January,2026 10:05 AM IST | ANIThe earthquake struck at a shallow depth of 10 km, making it susceptible to aftershocks.
25 January,2026 09:57 AM IST | ANIMajor landmarks, including the Salal Dam in Jammu and Kashmir, the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus in Mumbai, and the Government buildings in Lucknow, reflected a vibrant, patriotic atmosphere in the cities.
25 January,2026 09:52 AM IST | ANIA day after MP’s nephew claimed his gun misfired, forensic reports have ruled out an ‘accidental firing’; investigators said the couple had an argument before the incident
25 January,2026 09:16 AM IST | Ahmedabad | AgenciesFormer Congress leader Shakeel Ahmad criticised Rahul Gandhi over Congress’s repeated electoral losses, alleging lack of internal democracy and centralised decision-making. He also claimed Rahul Gandhi is uncomfortable working with senior leaders and that dissent within the party is suppressed
24 January,2026 11:01 PM IST | New Delhi | ANIThe Ministry of Home Affairs will showcase the implementation of India’s three new criminal laws in a special tableau at the 77th Republic Day Parade on Kartavya Path. The display will highlight the shift from colonial-era laws to a technology-driven, citizen-centric justice system under the theme “Dand Se Nyay Ki Or"
24 January,2026 09:44 PM IST | New Delhi | ANIGranth Kutir has been developed at Rashtrapati Bhavan to enhance awareness among people about the rich cultural and literary heritage of India. The people can see the collection of books and manuscripts in the Granth Kutir during their tour to Rashtrapati Bhavan
24 January,2026 09:08 PM IST | New Delhi | ANIThe bomb threat emails received by several schools in the morning caused panic among school authorities and parents, but were later found to be hoaxes, police said. Prominent institutions, including DPS, Army School and Mahatma Gandhi International School, were among those that received the threats
24 January,2026 06:23 PM IST | Ahmedabad | PTIAt least nine people fell ill from contaminated drinking water in Mhow, Indore. Authorities are treating patients, checking water quality, and monitoring the outbreak. A similar incident last month in Bhagirathpura caused seven confirmed deaths
24 January,2026 04:57 PM IST | Indore | PTIWeather conditions improved across the Kashmir Valley on Saturday after a day of widespread snowfall, rain and strong winds. Flight operations at Srinagar airport resumed after snow clearance, though night temperatures remained below freezing across the region. The Meteorological Department has forecast light rain and snow at isolated places
24 January,2026 02:56 PM IST | Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) | PTIOdisha’s Nabarangpur district has been declared “Naxal-free” after nine Maoists, including seven women carrying a combined bounty of Rs 47 lakh, surrendered in neighbouring Chhattisgarh. Police said the district has not witnessed major Naxal activity since 2011, marking a significant achievement as Maoist influence in Odisha
24 January,2026 12:53 PM IST | Bhubaneswar | PTIA Delhi court on Saturday postponed the hearing on taking cognisance of the Enforcement Directorate’s chargesheet against businessman Robert Vadra in a money laundering case linked to UK-based defence dealer Sanjay Bhandari. The hearing was deferred after the ED sought more time to submit pending documents
24 January,2026 12:53 PM IST | New Delhi [India] | IANSADVERTISEMENT
A 37-year-old Minneapolis ICU nurse Alex Pretti was shot and killed by federal agents during a controversial immigration enforcement operation. Officials initially claimed he was armed, but bystander video appears to contradict that account — showing him with a phone moments before the shooting.
Speaking from an undisclosed location to ANI, Nasim claimed that senior officials linked to Pakistan's military intelligence had recently visited Bangladesh. He said, "The ISI's second-in-command had visited Dhaka. The Generals from the Pakistan army had been frequenting Dhaka."
25 January,2026 09:47 AM IST | New Delhi | ANIOn Saturday, Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara confirmed that a 37-year-old man succumbed to multiple gunshot injuries after being taken to hospital.
Days of torrential rains had caused rivers to burst their banks, tearing through Pasir Langu village in the West Bandung district of West Java province. Mud, rocks and trees tumbled down the mountainside, burying some 34 houses.
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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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