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Insect-style robot performs aerial stunts using soft artificial muscles

Researchers have developed an insect-sized flying robot that mimics real insect agility, using soft artificial muscles to power rapid wing flaps. The microbot performs sharp turns and aerial stunts with AI control, offering potential use in search-and-rescue missions

05 December,2025 08:03 AM IST | Agencies
World News

Pakistan: Only 37 out of 1817 Hindu temples, Sikh Gurudwaras operational

The data highlights a grim reality: centuries-old places of worship are worsening due to poor government maintenance and the dwindling population of Hindu and Sikh communities

05 December,2025 07:59 AM IST | Agencies
India News

Sonia Gandhi leads Opposition protest over Delhi’s worsening air pollution

Carrying placards, leaders of various parties raised slogans outside the Makar Dwar of Parliament asking the prime minister to stop making statements and fix the problem

05 December,2025 07:55 AM IST | Agencies
India News

Supreme Court steps in as poll pressure on BLOs turns deadly

Supreme Court has asked states to deploy more staff to ease workload on BLOs after a plea claimed extreme poll-related pressure had led to suicides. Actor Vijay’s TVK party sought protection for BLOs from coercive action as many are teachers or anganwadi workers facing severe strain

05 December,2025 07:52 AM IST | Agencies
Opinion

A gratitude-filled farewell

As I bid goodbye to you, dear reader, I joyfully surrender a textual body that thrived over nearly 10 years to the dictates of fate in the hope that it may either ferment or take root

05 December,2025 07:42 AM IST | Rosalyn D'mello
Opinion

BMC’s flying squad needs to up its game this season

A metal sheet was missing from one side of the site. Notices had been given to the contractor. Reassurances have come in that lacunae will be plugged

05 December,2025 07:36 AM IST | The Editorial
India News

TMC accuses Sitharaman of misleading Rajya Sabha during excise bill debate

TMC Rajya Sabha Deputy Leader Sagarika Ghose accused Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman of misleading the House on West Bengal during the Central Excise (Amendment) Bill, 2025 debate. The party staged a walkout, calling it a “murder of constitutional democracy”

04 December,2025 09:51 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
India News

Tigress Chanda spotted at Sahyadri Reserve; tracking teams monitor movement

Tigress STR 04 (Chanda), which was recently released in the Sahyadri Tiger Reserve in Maharashtra, is actively moving across the landscape to establish her territory. Field teams are recording her pugmarks, calls, and movement through satellite and VHF tracking

04 December,2025 09:12 PM IST | Ranjeet Jadhav
India News

Indian Navy showcases maritime power at Navy Day 2025 in Thiruvananthapuram

Senior dignitaries, including Kerala Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, senior officials from the Centre and State, military leaders, and thousands of spectators witnessed the impressive display

04 December,2025 08:58 PM IST | A Correspondent
India News

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma hails Project Cheetah’s success

The Assam CM also lauded the efforts of Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the occasion of International Cheetah Day. In a post on social media platform X, Sarma wrote, “Three years of Project Cheetah, championed by Adarniya Shri Narendra Modi, are showing remarkable results" 

04 December,2025 08:23 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
India News

PM Modi receives Russian President Vladimir Putin in New Delhi

Upon landing in India, President Putin received a ceremonial welcome, reaffirming the strong diplomatic relationship between the two nations. His visit comes at a time when Russia seeks to maintain global influence despite increasing Western isolation.

04 December,2025 07:37 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
India News

Rape case: Palakkad MLA Rahul Mamkootathil expelled from Kerala Congress

KPCC President Sunny Joseph, confirming the expulsion, said that the party had taken the step after reviewing the gravity of the charges. The Thiruvananthapuram Principal Sessions Court has rejected Mamkootathil’s plea for anticipatory bail in the alleged rape case

04 December,2025 05:39 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
18 lakh studying abroad, visa violations major reasons for deportation: Govt

18 lakh studying abroad, visa violations major reasons for deportation: Govt

The data, presented in a written reply in the Rajya Sabha by Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh, showed that students are spread across 153 countries, from major education hubs to smaller destinations

04 December,2025 05:17 PM IST | New Delhi | IANS
Rahul Gandhi accuses Modi govt of blocking foreign dignitaries from meeting LoP

Rahul Gandhi accuses Modi govt of blocking foreign dignitaries from meeting LoP

Ahead of President Putin’s India visit, Rahul Gandhi accused the government of discouraging foreign dignitaries from meeting the Leader of the Opposition. He said the long-standing tradition is being ignored by PM Modi and the MEA, calling it a sign of “insecurity” as key India-Russia talks begin

04 December,2025 03:41 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
Opposition MPs protest outside Parliament over rising air pollution in Delhi

Opposition MPs protest outside Parliament over rising air pollution in Delhi

Opposition MP at Parliament winter session staged a protest outside Parliament on the fourth day of the Winter Session, wearing oxygen masks and demanding a debate on worsening air pollution in Delhi-NCR. Led by Sonia Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge, the leaders accused the Centre of inaction and urged a national health emergency

04 December,2025 03:22 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
Now, Bihar MLAs, MLCs to receive Rs 8,300 monthly telephone allowance

Now, Bihar MLAs, MLCs to receive Rs 8,300 monthly telephone allowance

Bihar has raised facilities for MLAs and MLCs, introducing a fixed Rs 8,300 monthly telephone allowance without the need for bills

04 December,2025 02:34 PM IST | Patna | IANS
Karnataka High Court dismisses expelled MP Prajwal Revanna's bail plea

Karnataka High Court dismisses expelled MP Prajwal Revanna's bail plea

The Karnataka High Court has rejected expelled JD(S) leader and former MP Prajwal Revanna’s plea seeking bail in the life sentence awarded to him in a rape case. Revanna’s counsel argued he would not flee, but the court noted multiple cases and upheld the trial court’s findings

04 December,2025 02:24 PM IST | Bangalore | mid-day online correspondent
Russian President Vladimir Putin departs for India

Russian President Vladimir Putin departs for India

Russian President Vladimir Putin has departed for his two-day state visit to India to attend the 23rd India-Russia Annual Summit. The visit, his first since the Ukraine conflict began, will include high-level talks with PM Narendra Modi, ceremonial events, and the signing of multiple agreements across trade, technology, culture.

04 December,2025 01:39 PM IST | Moscow | mid-day online correspondent
Elgar case: After five years in jail, Hany Babu gets HC bail

Elgar case: After five years in jail, Hany Babu gets HC bail

The Bombay High Court granted bail to former Delhi University professor Hany Babu in the Elgar Parishad–Maoist links case after over five years in custody

04 December,2025 01:31 PM IST | Mumbai | PTI
IndiGo cancels over 180 flights from three major airports

IndiGo cancels over 180 flights from three major airports

IndiGo cancelled more than 180 flights across Mumbai, Delhi and Bengaluru as pilot shortages linked to new duty-time norms triggered widespread disruptions

04 December,2025 01:17 PM IST | Mumbai | PTI
Sonia Gandhi asks govt to take action to tackle air pollution in Delhi

Sonia Gandhi asks govt to take action to tackle air pollution in Delhi

Carrying placards, leaders of various parties raised slogans outside the Makar Dwar of Parliament, asking the prime minister to stop making statements and take action

04 December,2025 01:16 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
Thunderbirds F-16 crashes in California, pilot survives

Thunderbirds F-16 crashes in California, pilot survives

A US Air Force Thunderbirds F-16 crashed during a training mission in California, but the pilot ejected safely and sustained non-life-threatening injuries

04 December,2025 02:58 PM IST | Trona (US) | AP

Remains of last Thai hostage from 2023 Gaza attack returned

Nikorndej Balankura, the ministry's spokesperson, said that Sudhisak's family had been notified. He added that Sudhisak was killed on the day of the attack, and his body was taken into Gaza

04 December,2025 11:11 AM IST | Bangkok | AP

US orders H-1B, H-4 visa applicants to make social media public profiles

The US has ordered H-1B and H-4 visa applicants to keep all social media profiles public for enhanced vetting, expanding its immigration scrutiny under the Trump administration

04 December,2025 11:11 AM IST | New York/Washington | PTI
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
Railways must communicate clearly during crises

Railways must communicate clearly during crises

A passenger added that toilets had no water, the ceiling leaked, and complaints went unheeded. Dinner arrived hours later

03 December,2025 06:26 AM IST | Mumbai | The Editorial
02 December,2025 06:34 AM IST | Mumbai | C Y Gopinath
01 December,2025 08:11 AM IST | Mumbai | Fiona Fernandez
01 December,2025 07:42 AM IST | Mumbai | Ajaz Ashraf
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