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Indian cinema legend B Saroja Devi laid to rest with state honours

Indian cinema legend B Saroja Devi laid to rest with state honours

Legendary actress B. Saroja Devi, 87, was laid to rest with full state honours in her native Karnataka village of Dashavara on Tuesday, after passing away from age-related ailments on July 14th. Her funeral followed Vokkaliga traditions

Eight killed, 5 injured as jeep plunges into gorge in Uttarakhand

The driver lost control of the vehicle, causing it to plunge into a deep gorge. Eight people, including five women and three men, died on the spot, Thal SHO Shankar Singh Rawat said

15 July,2025 11:01 PM IST | Pithoragarh (Uttarakhand) | mid-day online correspondent

Karnataka: Two lecturers arrested for raping, blackmailing student

Two lecturers from a private college in Dakshina Kannada district and their associate have been arrested for allegedly raping a female student from the same institution. Police confirmed on Tuesday that the arrests followed claims of blackmail with videos and photographs

15 July,2025 10:35 PM IST | Bengaluru | mid-day online correspondent

CM Stalin pays tributet to Kamaraj on his birth anniversary

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin paid tribute to former CM K. Kamaraj on his 123rd birth anniversary, praising his pivotal role in education, especially the mid-day meal scheme, which Stalin called "the foundation for a century-long dream of education"

15 July,2025 10:32 PM IST | Chennai | mid-day online correspondent
Himachal bans adventure activities, here's how to verify professional operators

Himachal bans adventure activities, here's how to verify professional operators

According to an official notification, the Tourism Department will take strict action in the event of any violations. Each year, adventure tourism is suspended during the rainy season to ensure the safety of tourists

15 July,2025 10:27 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

Kerala nurse Nimisha Priya's execution postponed, family expresses relief

Nimisha Priya, a 38-year-old nurse from Kollengode in Kerala’s Palakkad district, was found guilty of murdering a Yemeni citizen in July 2017. In 2020, a Yemeni court sentenced her to death

15 July,2025 09:25 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent

IRCTC launches Ashta Jyotirlinga Shravan Yatra from Solapur in Maharashtra

The tour will be conducted on the Bharat Gaurav Tourist Train, offering pilgrims a unique and comfortable way to visit the eight sacred Jyotirlingas across India during the holy month of Shravan

15 July,2025 08:05 PM IST | Mumbai | Rajendra B. Aklekar

Samay Raina, 4 other influencers appear in SC over remarks 'ridiculing' disabled

A bench of Justices Surya Kant and Joymalya Bagchi noted their presence and instructed them to submit their replies to the petition within two weeks. The court warned that no further extensions would be given and that their absence at the next hearing would be taken seriously

15 July,2025 06:35 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent

Axiom-4 Mission: Shubhanshu Shukla, other astronauts successfully splash down

The Axiom-4 crew, including Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla, safely returned to Earth after an 18-day ISS mission. The SpaceX Dragon spacecraft made a smooth splashdown near San Diego on July 15, concluding a historic journey for India, Poland, and Hungary. The mission marked Shukla as the second Indian to visit the ISS after Rakesh Sharma.

15 July,2025 04:53 PM IST | San Diego | mid-day online correspondent

College, school in Delhi receive fresh bomb threats via email

On Tuesday, St Stephen's College and St Thomas School in Delhi received email bomb threats, leading to immediate emergency responses by Delhi Police, bomb squads, dog squads, and the fire brigade at both locations. DCP Raja Banthia confirmed St Stephen's reported their threat at 7:15 am

15 July,2025 03:55 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent

Pune Porsche case: 17-year-old prime accused to be tried as juvenile

The Juvenile Justice Board on Tuesday ruled that the 17-year-old accused in the Pune Porsche crash, which killed two techies in May 2024, will be tried as a juvenile. This comes despite Pune Police urging for adult trial due to the “heinous” nature of the crime and evidence tampering.

15 July,2025 02:22 PM IST | Pune | mid-day online correspondent

'Objectionable' cartoons on PM, RSS: SC grants protection to cartoonist

The Supreme Court on Tuesday granted protection to cartoonist Hemant Malviya, accused of sharing objectionable content on PM Modi and RSS workers. The court, however, warned that any future offensive posts would invite legal action. Malviya had challenged the MP High Court’s denial of anticipatory bail.

15 July,2025 01:54 PM IST | New Delhi | PTI
Pune Porsche case: 17-year-old prime accused to be tried as juvenile

Pune Porsche case: 17-year-old prime accused to be tried as juvenile

The Juvenile Justice Board on Tuesday ruled that the 17-year-old accused in the Pune Porsche crash, which killed two techies in May 2024, will be tried as a juvenile. This comes despite Pune Police urging for adult trial due to the “heinous” nature of the crime and evidence tampering.

15 July,2025 02:22 PM IST | Pune | mid-day online correspondent
'Objectionable' cartoons on PM, RSS: SC grants protection to cartoonist

'Objectionable' cartoons on PM, RSS: SC grants protection to cartoonist

The Supreme Court on Tuesday granted protection to cartoonist Hemant Malviya, accused of sharing objectionable content on PM Modi and RSS workers. The court, however, warned that any future offensive posts would invite legal action. Malviya had challenged the MP High Court’s denial of anticipatory bail.

15 July,2025 01:54 PM IST | New Delhi | PTI
Axiom-4 mission: Shubhanshu Shukla's father expresses happiness

Axiom-4 mission: Shubhanshu Shukla's father expresses happiness

Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, the first Indian astronaut to visit the ISS, undocked from the station on July 14. His return marks a historic moment as part of the Axiom-4 mission. His father, Shambhu Dayal Shukla, expressed pride and joy ahead of the splashdown near San Diego. The nation eagerly awaits his safe landing.

15 July,2025 01:47 PM IST | Lucknow | mid-day online correspondent
Supreme Court to hear review petitions on ED powers under PMLA on July 31

Supreme Court to hear review petitions on ED powers under PMLA on July 31

The Supreme Court of India has set July 31 to hear review petitions against its 2022 verdict upholding the Enforcement Directorate’s powers under PMLA. The adjournment came after Solicitor General Tushar Mehta cited unavailability. Senior advocate Kapil Sibal raised no objection. The court had earlier agreed to reconsider two key aspects.

15 July,2025 01:40 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
Jammu and Kashmir: Five dead, 17 injured as passenger vehicle falls into gorge

Jammu and Kashmir: Five dead, 17 injured as passenger vehicle falls into gorge

Jammu and Kashmir: The accident took place on Doda-Bharth road near Ponda, which is around 30 km from Doda. It has been reported that the driver of the tempo traveller lost control while negotiating a blind curve around 9 am. 5 people are reportedly dead and 17 are injured.

15 July,2025 01:33 PM IST | Doda | mid-day online correspondent

IN PHOTOS: 8 killed, 5 injured as jeep plunges into gorge in Uttarakhand

Eight people were killed and five injured when a jeep fell into a deep gorge in Uttarakhand's Pithoragar on Tuesday, police said. Pics/PTI

15 July,2025 11:18 PM IST | Asif Ali Sayed
Two SpiceJet passengers try to enter cockpit, offloaded at Delhi airport

Two SpiceJet passengers try to enter cockpit, offloaded at Delhi airport

According to a statement from a SpiceJet spokesperson, the incident occurred on flight SG 9282 prior to takeoff. Despite repeated warnings from the cabin crew, fellow passengers, and the Captain, the individuals refused to return to their seats, creating a disruption onboard

15 July,2025 10:45 AM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah writes to PM Modi

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah writes to PM Modi

In his letter sent on Monday, the Chief Minister claimed that the programme was held by the Union Ministry of Road Transport and Highways in Sagara taluk of Shivamogga, without consulting the state government, and his name was mentioned on the invitation card without any prior notification

15 July,2025 09:39 AM IST | Bengaluru | mid-day online correspondent

President Droupadi Murmu appoints three new governors

President Droupadi Murmu appoints three new governors

President Droupadi Murmu has accepted the resignation of Brigadier B D Mishra (Retired) as Lieutenant Governor of Union Territory of Ladakh, it said

15 July,2025 08:36 AM IST | New Delhi | Agencies

Indian nurse on death row in Yemen: Nothing much govt can do, Centre tells SC

Indian nurse on death row in Yemen: Nothing much govt can do, Centre tells SC

The top law officer said the government was keen to save its citizens and was doing “utmost possible” in the matter. “Having regard to the sensitivity and status of Yemen as a place, there is nothing much the Government of India can do,” he said

15 July,2025 08:33 AM IST | New Delhi | Agencies

Axiom-4 Mission: India's second space hero leaves ISS; historic journey begins

    Axiom-4 Mission: India's second space hero leaves ISS; historic journey begins

    India’s space journey enters a new era as astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla and the Axiom-4 crew begin their journey back to Earth after an 18-day mission aboard the International Space Station. The SpaceX Dragon spacecraft undocked at 4:45 PM IST on Monday and is expected to splash down off the coast of California on July 15. Shukla, the second Indian to travel to space after Rakesh Sharma, served as the mission pilot. He conducted critical experiments on muscle loss, microalgae-based nutrition, and mental health in space. In a heartfelt farewell from the ISS, Shukla paid tribute to India’s growing confidence and ambition on the global stage.

    14 July,2025 07:30 PM IST
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