Congress MP Akhilesh Prasad Singh said the move reflected a larger pattern. "The Indian government is changing the entire history," he remarked, expressing concern over what he described as a systematic attempt to alter established symbols and narratives
14 December,2025 09:55 AM IST | ANIThe incident triggered panic and fear among residents of the area. Security forces cordoned off the locality and launched an investigation to ascertain the nature of the drone and the circumstances leading to the crash
14 December,2025 09:52 AM IST | ANI"This was an ISIS attack on us and Syria," he told reporters. "We mourn the lost and we pray for them and their parents and their loved ones."
14 December,2025 09:50 AM IST | ANIThe EC simultaneously sought the extra security for its field-level offices ahead of the 13th national election, as two of them came under attack in southeastern Lakshmipur and southwestern Pirojpur by unidentified miscreants after the announcement of the schedule for the upcoming polls
14 December,2025 09:47 AM IST | PTIIn an update issued, the university located in the Providence region in the state of Rhode Island confirmed the fatalities and said eight additional victims were hospitalised and are in critical but stable condition
14 December,2025 09:44 AM IST | ANIThe win in the Thiruvananthapuram Corporation will act as a boost for the BJP in the 2026 assembly polls, especially in the state capital. Of the 101 wards in Thiruvananthapuram Corporation, the BJP won 50, LDF 29, UDF 19 and two by independent candidates
14 December,2025 08:08 AM IST | AgenciesAccording to the complaint, the woman went in for an ultrasound on Thursday. The accused allegedly stared at her and told her to remove all her clothes, claiming it was necessary for the test and that a massage would also be required
14 December,2025 08:03 AM IST | AgenciesCafe CO2 Goa, a prominent nightclub located on a cliff overlooking the Arabian Sea at Vagator beach in North Goa, was sealed on Saturday. The move came two days after Goya Club, also in Vagator, was shut down for alleged violations
14 December,2025 08:00 AM IST | AgenciesThe H-1B programme, a cornerstone of the US skilled-immigration system and heavily used by Indian professionals, allows employers to hire highly trained workers in specialised fields
14 December,2025 07:57 AM IST | AgenciesMicro-artist David Lindon from England created a tiny sculpture called The Yellow Smiley Face, breaking his own world record for the smallest sculpture. The record was previously held after he made a piece called Red Lego Brick
14 December,2025 07:52 AM IST | Agencies“Dikuna men, I’m not Rehman Dakait, as you may have thought, I am Raymond Dacosta… my screen name, my alter ego… hello.”
14 December,2025 06:54 AM IST | Rahul da CunhaSatadru Datta, the main organiser of the Lionel Messi's Kolkata event was taken into custody by Bidhannagar Police at Kolkata airport, where he had gone to see off Messi and his entourage on their way to Hyderabad
13 December,2025 07:43 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentWest Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose condemned the chaos during Lionel Messi’s visit to Kolkata, calling it a dark day for sports lovers. He blamed poor planning and policing, ordered action against organisers, refunds to fans and sought a judicial enquiry
13 December,2025 04:48 PM IST | Kolkata | mid-day online correspondentPolice used mild force to disperse angry fans at Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata after chaos erupted during Lionel Messi’s GOAT Tour event over alleged mismanagement. West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee later apologised and ordered a judicial enquiry
13 December,2025 04:45 PM IST | Kolkata | ANIWhat was billed as the biggest sports show of the year turned chaotic in Kolkata as fans protested poor management during Lionel Messi’s appearance, accusing organisers and VIPs of hogging the football legend’s time and demanding ticket refunds
13 December,2025 04:44 PM IST | Kolkata | mid-day online correspondentLionel Messi’s Kolkata leg of the GOAT Tour India 2025 turned chaotic after the football legend left early, triggering angry protests by fans at Salt Lake Stadium over poor event management, high ticket prices and unfulfilled promises
13 December,2025 04:43 PM IST | Kolkata | mid-day online correspondentAccording to the police, the event saw serious crowd management issues, which led to inconvenience and disappointment among spectators. Police intervened after complaints were received regarding poor arrangements and lack of proper control at the venue
13 December,2025 04:02 PM IST | Kolkata | mid-day online correspondentThe police said that the practice test was conducted at the Gadchiroli Police Headquarters and at 74 public libraries set up under the "One Village, One Library" initiative across police stations, sub-posts and outposts
13 December,2025 03:39 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentWest Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee ordered a high-level enquiry and apologised to Lionel Messi and fans after chaos erupted at Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata over alleged mismanagement during the football icon’s brief appearance
13 December,2025 03:23 PM IST | Kolkata | ANISeveral areas were categorised as having ‘Severe’ air quality. Anand Vihar recorded the highest AQI at 436, shrouded in thick toxic smog. Other locations, including Ashok Vihar (435), ITO (425), DTU (426), and Nehru Nagar (427), also reported critically poor air quality in the ‘Severe’ category
13 December,2025 02:31 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondentIn the coastal regions, Dahanu recorded a minimum of 15.3 degrees Celsius with 71 per cent humidity, while Ratnagiri reported 17.1 degrees Celsius and 41 per cent humidity. Harnai experienced warmer conditions, with a low of 21.4 degrees Celsius and dry weather
13 December,2025 01:27 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentADVERTISEMENT
A deadly morning crash on a Washington highway has left a 29-year-old man dead and ignited fresh national debate over road safety, commercial driver licensing, and immigration enforcement. Washington State Patrol arrested a semi-truck driver on vehicular homicide charges after a multi-vehicle collision near the State Route 18 interchange in Auburn. Authorities say the victim, Robert B. Pearson, was stopped in traffic when his car was rear-ended by a semi and pushed into another truck, triggering a fire.
According to data collected by public broadcaster ThaiPBS, at least six of the Thai soldiers who were killed were hit by rocket shrapnel
13 December,2025 02:22 PM IST | Washington | APThe Trust had previously called for a pause in construction in letters to the National Capital Planning Commission, the National Park Service, and the Commission of Fine Arts.
"We are now committed to the next national goal: training the first Israeli female astronaut."
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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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12 December,2025 07:45 AM IST | Mumbai | The EditorialADVERTISEMENT
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