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CM and Union Minister praises the inclusion of Shivaji Maharaj's forts in UNESCO

CM and Union Minister praises the inclusion of Shivaji Maharaj's forts in UNESCO

Twelve forts of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, part of the ‘Maratha Military Landscapes’, have been inscribed in the UNESCO World Heritage List. CM Devendra Fadnavis and Union Minister Gajendra Shekhawat celebrated the decision, calling it a proud day for Maharashtra and India’s cultural legacy.

Ahmedabad plane crash: AAIB releases preliminary report key takeaways

The AAIB's preliminary report on the June 12 Air India Ahmedabad plane crash reveals that both engines' fuel switches moved to 'Cutoff' seconds after takeoff. Boeing has expressed condolences and pledged support to the investigation. The report notes Engine 1 began recovery, but Engine 2 failed to stabilize.

12 July,2025 11:21 AM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent

Rahul alleges Bihar poll hijack attempt; BJP wants to omit secularism

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge accused the BJP-led Centre of trying to remove secularism and socialism from the Constitution and weaken tribal rights. Rahul Gandhi claimed the BJP is attempting to hijack the upcoming Bihar elections, just like in Maharashtra, and slammed the Election Commission for siding with the ruling party.

12 July,2025 08:24 AM IST | Bhubaneswar | Agencies

Former CJs Chandrachud and Khehar flag concerns in ONOE Bill

Summarising the views expressed by the two jurists, a source said both of them suggested that the ONOE Bill has certain grey areas that should be addressed by the committee and made some suggestions as well

12 July,2025 08:20 AM IST | New Delhi | Agencies

BJP accepts T Raja Singh’s resignation over Telangana leadership row

BJP has accepted Telangana MLA T Raja Singh’s resignation after he criticized the party’s choice of state president. Singh had expressed strong opposition to the likely appointment of Ramchander Rao, calling it a disappointment for party workers. The BJP rejected his allegations as irrelevant while confirming the resignation.

12 July,2025 08:17 AM IST | New Delhi | Agencies

Ahmedabad plane crash: AAIB says fuel switches cut off seconds after takeoff

AAIB’s preliminary report on the fatal Air India Boeing 787-8 crash reveals the engine fuel control switches were mysteriously cut off seconds after liftoff from Ahmedabad. One pilot questioned the other about the action, who denied doing it. The crash killed 260 people. Investigators cite past FAA warnings on faulty fuel switch locks.

12 July,2025 07:58 AM IST | New Delhi | PTI

Union Minister Chirag Paswan gets death threat on social media ahead of Bihar po

Union Minister Chirag Paswan received a death threat from an Instagram user amid rising political activity before the Bihar elections. LJP (Ram Vilas) filed a complaint with Patna Cyber Police, who have begun legal action. Paswan recently announced his candidacy and vowed to transform Bihar’s development path.

12 July,2025 07:50 AM IST | New Delhi | ANI

TMC MLAs close aide Rajjak Khan shot dead in West Bengal

In West Bengal’s Bhangar, TMC leader Rajjak Khan was brutally killed by unknown assailants. MLA Saukat Mollah blames the ISF, while the party denies involvement. On the same night, another TMC worker, Abdul Kalam Azad, was stabbed to death in Malda following a party dispute. Police investigations are ongoing.

11 July,2025 11:17 PM IST | Kolkata | mid-day online correspondent

'Maratha Military Landscapes' inscribed on UNESCO World Heritage List

The nomination for UNESCO tag was for the 2024-25 cycle. Its 12 components are - Salher Fort, Shivneri Fort, Lohgad, Khanderi Fort, Raigad, Rajgad, Pratapgad, Suvarnadurg, Panhala Fort, Vijay Durg, and Sindhudurg in Maharashtra, and Gingee Fort in Tamil Nadu

11 July,2025 10:50 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent

RCB victory parade stampede: Panel submits report to Karnataka CM

The report was handed over to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Friday at Vidhana Soudha, in the presence of the Chief Minister’s Legal Advisor and MLA A.S. Ponnanna, Chief Secretary Shalini Rajaneesh, and other senior officials

11 July,2025 09:30 PM IST | Bengaluru | mid-day online correspondent

Rahul Gandhi pleads not guilty in Pune court over comments on Savarkar

Judicial Magistrate (First Class) and Special Judge (MP/MLA court) Amol Sriram Shinde read out the charge, levelled by Satyaki Savarkar, a grandnephew of V D Savarkar, to which Rahul Gandhi pleaded not guilty through his lawyer Milind Pawar

11 July,2025 08:20 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

Ashadhi Ekadashi: CR's Solapur division runs 239 trains, serves 2 lakh pilgrims

Between July 1 and July 10, a total of 239 trains (121 special and 118 regular) were operated to manage the heavy passenger flow, all on a single-line section

11 July,2025 07:30 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Rahul Gandhi pleads not guilty in Pune court over comments on Savarkar

Rahul Gandhi pleads not guilty in Pune court over comments on Savarkar

Judicial Magistrate (First Class) and Special Judge (MP/MLA court) Amol Sriram Shinde read out the charge, levelled by Satyaki Savarkar, a grandnephew of V D Savarkar, to which Rahul Gandhi pleaded not guilty through his lawyer Milind Pawar

11 July,2025 08:20 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Ashadhi Ekadashi: CR's Solapur division runs 239 trains, serves 2 lakh pilgrims

Ashadhi Ekadashi: CR's Solapur division runs 239 trains, serves 2 lakh pilgrims

Between July 1 and July 10, a total of 239 trains (121 special and 118 regular) were operated to manage the heavy passenger flow, all on a single-line section

11 July,2025 07:30 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Operation Sindoor showcased India's precision hitting capabilities: NSA Doval

Operation Sindoor showcased India's precision hitting capabilities: NSA Doval

He also expressed pride in India's technological capabilities and its ability to neutralise cross-border threats effectively, reported PTI. The operation was executed so precisely that India knew the exact locations of the targets, and it lasted only 23 minutes, past 1 am on May 7

11 July,2025 07:07 PM IST | Chennai | mid-day online correspondent
CM Nitish Kumar transfers Rs 1,227 crore via DBT to 1.11 crore beneficiaries

CM Nitish Kumar transfers Rs 1,227 crore via DBT to 1.11 crore beneficiaries

Ahead of the Bihar elections, CM Nitish Kumar transferred Rs 1227.27 crore via DBT to over 1.11 crore pension beneficiaries. The pension was recently raised from Rs 400 to Rs 1,100 under key social security schemes. Beneficiaries expressed gratitude, saying the hike ensures financial independence and dignity.

11 July,2025 06:59 PM IST | Patna | mid-day online correspondent
Vadodara bridge collapse: Death toll rises to 19, search ops on for 2 people

Vadodara bridge collapse: Death toll rises to 19, search ops on for 2 people

The death toll from Wednesday's Mahisagar river bridge collapse in Gujarat's Vadodara district rose to 19 on Friday after another injured person died. The four-decade-old bridge, linking Anand and Vadodara, collapsed near Gambhira village, sending several vehicles into the river. The search for two missing individuals continues

11 July,2025 06:05 PM IST | Vadodara | mid-day online correspondent

In Photos: FM Nirmala Sitharaman lays foundation stones in Meghalaya

Union Finance and Corporate Affairs Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday inaugurated 72 digital libraries and laid foundation stones for multiple key infrastructure and development projects worth over Rs 1,500 crore in Meghalaya. (Pics/ PTI)

12 July,2025 01:39 AM IST | Tarun Verma
Honeytrap case: MP court dismisses PIL against Cong's Kamal Nath, Govind Singh

Honeytrap case: MP court dismisses PIL against Cong's Kamal Nath, Govind Singh

Indore lawyer Bhupendra Singh Kushwaha had filed a petition against the Congress leaders in 2023. A division bench of Justices Vivek Rusia and Binod Kumar Dwivedi dismissed the petition on July 10 after considering the facts of the case

11 July,2025 03:49 PM IST | Indore | mid-day online correspondent

Civic official caught taking Rs 6-lakh bribe to clear road works bill in Beed

Civic official caught taking Rs 6-lakh bribe to clear road works bill in Beed

The accused official was allegedly caught accepting the first instalment of the bribe, an officer stated, adding that the police also searched his house but found nothing on the premises

11 July,2025 02:24 PM IST | Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar | mid-day online correspondent

Wanted mephedrone producer deported to India from UAE, in Mumbai police custody

Wanted mephedrone producer deported to India from UAE, in Mumbai police custody

Kubbawala Mustafa, an alleged drugs manufacturer, was brought from the UAE to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport in Mumbai, by a four-member team of the state police, around 1 am, an officer said

11 July,2025 02:11 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent

BJP trying to hijack Bihar polls like Maharashtra: Rahul Gandhi

BJP trying to hijack Bihar polls like Maharashtra: Rahul Gandhi

During an INDIA bloc meeting held on Thursday, it was decided to "prevent the BJP from hijacking the elections in Bihar", where assembly polls are due later this year, Rahul claimed

11 July,2025 02:06 PM IST | Bhubaneswar | PTI

Delhi earthquake caught on camera: Pakistan & China feel tremors too

    Delhi earthquake caught on camera: Pakistan & China feel tremors too

    A powerful 4.4 magnitude earthquake struck northern India with its epicenter in Jhajjar, Haryana. The tremors — unusually long-lasting — shook Delhi-NCR, sending thousands rushing outdoors in fear. Shockwaves were reportedly felt as far as parts of Pakistan and Western China, making it one of the most widely-felt quakes of the year in the region. Delhi Metro was halted briefly. Full coverage of global reactions, local panic, and expert insights.

    10 July,2025 12:24 PM IST
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