Four members of a family were reportedly found dead on Thursday morning in Nanded district of Maharashtra, in an incident that police suspect may involve a mass suicide, officials said, reported the PTI. The deceased have been identified as a 51-year-old farmer, his 45-year-old wife, and their sons aged 25 and 23. According to police, the bodies of the man and his wife were discovered around 8 am inside their residence in a village in Mudkhed tehsil in Nanded. They were found dead inside their house, as per the PTI. Sons found near railway tracks According to the police, the bodies of the couple’s two sons were later found at a nearby railway location. Police said that the deaths of the two young men occurred several hours earlier during the night. Police await forensic and post-mortem reports Inspector Dattatray Manthale said a team from the Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) has been called to collect evidence from the scene, according to the PTI. “While the circumstances suggest a coordinated act, the exact cause and sequence of events will be known only after a detailed forensic investigation and post-mortem examination,” he said. Cause yet to be established Police said that the family belonged to the small-scale farming community, but it has not yet been established whether financial distress, domestic issues or other factors led to the incident, the news agency reported. Neighbours described the family as hardworking, noting that they had faced ongoing challenges associated with small landholdings and agricultural uncertainty. Investigation ongoing Post-mortem examinations were conducted at a state-run hospital, and viscera samples have been preserved for chemical analysis, officials said. As all four members of the household are deceased, police are recording statements from relatives and neighbours to reconstruct the sequence of events. The police said that it is also checking whether any note or message was left behind. Case registered The complaint in the case has been filed by the nephew of the deceased farmer, police said, adding that their last rites were conducted in the village following the post-mortem procedures. Officials said that the final post-mortem reports are awaited and are expected to provide further clarity. Need help? below are suicide prevention helplines- Samaritans Mumbai (Monday to Friday from 10 am to 4 pm): 84229-84527 Connecting NGO (From 10 am to 8 pm): 9922004305/9922001122 Snehi (From 10 am to 10 pm): 9376804102 1 Life: 7893078930 Aasra: 9820466726 (with PTI inputs)
25 December,2025 10:35 PM IST | Nanded | mid-day online correspondentHundreds of farmers staged a protest in Beed district in Maharashtra on Thursday, demanding a substantial increase in the Minimum Support Price (MSP) for key crops including cotton, soybean and tur dal, reported the PTI. Marching to the district collectorate under the banner of the Farmers’ Rights Movement, the protesters warned that they would launch an indefinite agitation if their demands were not addressed. The farmers demanded an MSP of Rs 12,000 per quintal for cotton and tur, and Rs 7,000 per quintal for soybean, according to the PTI. They also called for the removal of procurement restrictions imposed by the Cotton Corporation of India (CCI). In addition, they sought strict action against market committees and traders accused of purchasing crops below the government-assured prices. Call for compensation The agitators demanded compensation for losses suffered due to distress sales, stating that many farmers are forced to sell their produce at low prices because of delayed or restricted procurement, as per the PTI. Financial distress among farmers According to the protesters, farmers are facing a severe financial crisis as crop prices have remained largely unchanged for over a decade, while the cost of agricultural inputs has nearly doubled. Memorandum submitted to govt A memorandum outlining the demands was submitted to the district administration and addressed to Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, Deputy Chief Ministers Ajit Pawar and Eknath Shinde, Agriculture Minister Datta Bharne, and senior officials, the news agency reported. Rising costs, stagnant crop prices The memorandum highlighted that prices of fertilisers, seeds, pesticides, diesel, electricity and labour have risen sharply over the past 14 years, while farm produce continues to fetch almost the same rates. Man, son dead as tractor overturns in Jalgaon Meanwhile, in an another incident, a 48-year-old man and his son died after their tractor overturned in Varangaon-Kinhi area of Jalgaon district, some 480 kilometres from here, a police official said on Thursday, reported the PTI. The incident took place on Wednesday afternoon, the Varangaon police official said. "Sanjay Shravan Sable and his son Bhushan Sanjay Sable, residents of Siddheshwarnagar, were on their way to collect gravel when their tractor overturned. The two were crushed under the vehicle. One person was injured in the incident," he added, as per the PTI. A case has been registered at Varangaon police station, the official added. (with PTI inputs)
25 December,2025 09:59 PM IST | Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar (Maharashtra) | mid-day online correspondentAhead of the Maharashtra local body elections, several leaders from the Raj Thackeray-led Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) and Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena (UBT) joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Nashik district on Thursday, reported the PTI. The development comes as political activity intensifies in the city ahead of the Nashik Municipal Corporation elections. Those who joined the BJP include former MNS MLA Nitin Bhosale and former Shiv Sena (UBT) mayor Vinayak Pande. Also joining the party were Yatin Wagh, who served as the first mayor from the MNS, and Congress leaders Shahu Khaire and Sanjay Chavan, as per the PTI. MNS leader’s entry raises eyebrows A surprise entry was that of Dinkar Patil, the state general secretary of the MNS. Just a day earlier, he had taken part in celebrations marking the alliance between the MNS and Shiv Sena (UBT). Patil joined the BJP along with his son and his wife Lata Patil, a former corporator. They were welcomed into the party in the presence of BJP minister Girish Mahajan. BJP confident of strong civic poll performance Speaking at the event, Girish Mahajan said people were joining the BJP because they believed in the party’s ideology. He expressed confidence that the BJP would win more than 100 seats in the 122-member Nashik Municipal Corporation, according to the PTI. Local BJP MLA opposes some entries However, the inductions triggered opposition within the BJP itself. Nashik Central MLA Devyani Pharande strongly objected to the entry of Vinayak Pande, Yatin Wagh and Shahu Khaire into the party, the news agency reported. Her supporters and party workers gathered at the BJP office and staged protests against the move. MLA voices protest on social media In a Facebook post, Pharande said she opposed the induction of leaders in ward number 13 and expressed support for grassroots Hindutva workers. She also stated that she was not consulted about the decision despite being the election in-charge. Political tensions rise within BJP The episode has highlighted internal differences within the BJP at a time when the party is preparing for crucial local body elections in Nashik. Political observers say the situation will be closely watched as parties finalise their strategies for the upcoming polls. (with PTI inputs)
25 December,2025 06:54 PM IST | Nashik | mid-day online correspondentTop Maoist leader Ganesh Uike was among six Maoists killed in separate gunfights with security forces in Odisha’s Kandhamal District, police said on Thursday, terming the operation a major success against Left-wing extremism in the state. Union Home Minister Amit Shah described the development as a “major breakthrough”, while Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi called it a “remarkable success” in the campaign to make India free of Naxalism, news agency PTI reported. Communist Party of India (Maoist) central committee member Uike, who carried a bounty of Rs 1.1 crore, was the chief of the banned outfit in Odisha, said Sanjeeb Panda, an additional director general (ADG) of police heading anti-Naxal operations in the state. According to Panda, two Maoists from Chhattisgarh were killed in an exchange of fire with security forces in the Gumma Forest in the Belghar Police Station area on Wednesday night. Fresh gunfights erupted on Thursday morning in a forest under the Chakapad Police Station area, during which four more Maoists, including Uike, were killed, PTI reported. “Four Maoists were killed in the gunfight. One of them was identified as 69-year-old Ganesh Uike, also known by his aliases Pakka Hanumantu, Rajesh Tiwari, Chamru and Rupa. He was a native of Pullemala village under Chendur mandal in Telangana’s Nalgonda district,” Panda said. The identities of the other three Maoists killed on Thursday, including two women, are yet to be ascertained, he added. In a post on X, Shah said, “In a major operation in Kandhamal, Odisha, six Naxalites, including central committee member Ganesh Uike, have been neutralised so far. With this major breakthrough, Odisha stands at the threshold of becoming completely free from Naxalism. We are resolved to eliminate Naxalism before March 31, 2026.” Majhi, who also holds the home portfolio, congratulated the police personnel for their courage, professionalism and coordination. “Today, Odisha has achieved a remarkable success in the campaign to build a Naxal-free India,” he said, adding that peace, development and public safety remained the government’s top priorities. Addressing a press conference, Director General of Police (DGP) YB Khurania said, “While two Maoists were gunned down on Wednesday, four others, including Ganesh Uike, were neutralised this morning. The killing of a central committee member is a big success for Odisha Police and has broken the backbone of Maoists in the state.” DGP calls it one of Odisha’s biggest anti-Maoist operations in recent years He added that operations were continuing along the Kandhamal–Ganjam inter-district boundary and described the exercise as one of the biggest anti-Maoist operations in Odisha in recent years. There were no reports of casualties on the security forces’ side, stated Khurania. “This is the first time in recent years that a Maoist of central committee rank has been killed by security forces in Odisha,” the DGP said. Based on intelligence inputs, a joint operation involving 23 teams — 20 from the special operations group of Odisha Police, two from the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and one from the Border Security Force (BSF) — was launched in the Chakapad Police Station area of Kandhamal and the adjoining Rambha Forest Range in Ganjam District, he said. “Multiple gunfights took place in different areas on Thursday. Later, four bodies of Maoists — two men and two women — were recovered. Two INSAS rifles and a .303 rifle were also seized,” Khurania added. The two Maoists killed on Wednesday night were identified as CPI (Maoist) area committee member Bari alias Rakesh and dalam member Amrit, both from Chhattisgarh, a senior police officer said. They carried a combined bounty of Rs 23.65 lakh, PTI reported. The gunfights followed the surrender of 22 Maoists before the DGP in neighbouring Malkangiri District on Tuesday. Khurania once again appealed to remaining Maoists to lay down arms and return to the mainstream. “Odisha’s surrender and rehabilitation policy is among the best in the country. Surrendered Maoists are provided benefits including financial assistance, housing, ration cards, support for self-employment and skill training,” he said. (With PTI inputs)
25 December,2025 06:24 PM IST | Bhubaneswar | mid-day online correspondentPrime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi visited the Cathedral Church of the Redemption in Delhi on Christmas. The PM's visit to the church in New Delhi gave the choir singers present in the church a moment that they will cherish forever. After PM Modi celebrated Christmas with them on Thursday, one of the choir singers, while speaking to the media, said, "The Prime Minister attended the whole service and also offered prayers. He saw our choir sing too. It felt great that he celebrated Christmas with us... It was a good experience." Another choir singer, Akanksha, said, "Our day became happier when the Prime Minister visited here, and we sang in front of him." PM Modi joined a large congregation of Christians of Delhi and North India for the Christmas morning service. The church service attended by Modi included prayers, carols, hymns and a special prayer for the PM by Rt Rev Paul Swarup, the Bishop of Delhi, news agency ANI reported. Attended the Christmas morning service at The Cathedral Church of the Redemption in Delhi. The service reflected the timeless message of love, peace and compassion. May the spirit of Christmas inspire harmony and goodwill in our society. pic.twitter.com/humdgbxR9o — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) December 25, 2025 PM Modi said that the service reflected the timeless message of love, peace and compassion. While wishing everyone a joyous Christmas, PM Modi posted on X, "Attended the Christmas morning service at The Cathedral Church of the Redemption in Delhi. The service reflected the timeless message of love, peace and compassion. May the spirit of Christmas inspire harmony and goodwill in our society." He further added, "May Christmas bring renewed hope, warmth and a shared commitment to kindness." Over the past few years, PM Modi has been regularly attending programmes that have connected with the Christian community. PM Modi continues festive engagements with Christian community During Easter 2023, PM Modi had attended a programme at the Sacred Heart Cathedral in Delhi. The same year during Christmas, he hosted a programme at his residence, 7 Lok Kalyan Marg. In 2024, he attended a dinner at Minister George Kurian's residence as well as a programme hosted by the Catholic Bishops' Conference of India (CBCI), demonstrating PM Modi's regular engagement with the community. Meanwhile, cities across the nation have been adorned with lights, bells, and wreaths as people immerse themselves in the festive joy of Christmas. Christmas falls on December 25th every year and is celebrated with joy, happiness, and compassion. It marks the birth of Jesus Christ and echoes the message of peace, love, and harmony. On this occasion, families gather to share meals, exchange gifts, sing Christmas carols, and spread warmth in the chilly season. Churches hold special prayers, creating an atmosphere of faith and hope. The festival is celebrated worldwide with great enthusiasm and has special significance for Christians. (With inputs from ANI)
25 December,2025 05:04 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondentThe Tamil Nadu Public Health Department has ordered increased surveillance and preventive measures in districts bordering Kerala following the detection of avian influenza (H1N1) in the neighbouring state, reported the IANS. The move is aimed at preventing any possible spread of the disease into Tamil Nadu. The alert comes after reports from Alappuzha and Kottayam districts in Kerala, where a large number of poultry birds died suddenly in recent days. Blood samples collected from the affected birds by Kerala’s Animal Husbandry Department were sent to a laboratory in Pune, where tests confirmed the presence of H1N1 avian influenza, according to the IANS. Following the confirmation, the Kerala government intensified disease control and containment measures in the affected areas. Check-posts and vehicle disinfection ordered As a precaution, Tamil Nadu authorities have moved quickly to strengthen monitoring along the inter-state border. District administrations have been instructed to set up check-posts at key entry points from Kerala. Vehicles entering Tamil Nadu from Kerala will be inspected and disinfected as part of biosecurity measures, the news agency reported. Special attention will be given to vehicles transporting poultry, livestock and agricultural produce. Border districts under special watch According to officials, special surveillance has been ordered in the districts that share borders with Kerala including Coimbatore, Nilgiris, Theni, Kanyakumari and Tenkasi, as per the IANS. The health teams have been asked to closely monitor movement in these areas. Advisory issued during Sabarimala pilgrimage season The Public Health Department has also issued advisories in view of the ongoing Sabarimala pilgrimage season. Devotees returning from Kerala have been advised to remain alert and seek immediate medical care if they experience fever, breathing difficulties or flu-like symptoms, reported the IANS. Increased monitoring in poultry-dense districts In districts with a large number of poultry farms, including Namakkal, officials have been directed to intensify surveillance in coordination with the Animal Husbandry Department. Veterinary officers have been asked to closely monitor poultry health, report unusual bird deaths immediately and ensure strict biosecurity measures at farms. No cause for panic, say officials Health authorities have said that there is no cause for panic at present, but stressed the importance of early detection and strict preventive measures. The situation is being monitored continuously, and further steps will be taken based on field reports and coordination between departments. The state government reaffirmed its commitment to protecting public health and the poultry sector, stating that all necessary precautions are being taken to prevent the spread of avian influenza into Tamil Nadu, the news agency reported. (with IANS inputs)
25 December,2025 04:41 PM IST | Chennai | mid-day online correspondentA 43-year-old school teacher was shot dead on the Aligarh Muslim University campus in Uttar Pradesh, triggering shock and panic among students and staff at the prestigious institution. The victim has been identified as Rao Danish, a former student of Aligarh Muslim University, news agency IANS reported. He had been working as a teacher at the ABK High School on the university campus for the past 11 years. According to preliminary information, Rao Danish had stepped out for his routine evening walk along with two colleagues during the late hours of Wednesday, reported IANS. When he reached the area near the canteen located behind the Maulana Azad Library, two masked attackers riding a motorcycle opened fire at him. “At around 8.50 pm, two men on a scooter allegedly stopped them and threatened the group at gunpoint. Moreover, Danish was then shot at least three times, including twice in the head," said a police officer. Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Neeraj Jadon confirmed that both the assailants fired at the victim. Rao Danish was rushed to Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College where doctors declared him dead on arrival, IANS reported. Shooting at University's central library The shooting took place near the university's central library, an area that usually sees significant movement in the evening hours. "Around 9 pm on Wednesday, we received information that there had been a shooting near the library and that a man had been injured and was being taken for medical treatment. We learnt the man who had been shot was Danish Rao and that he was a teacher at the ABK School. He was shot in the head. He died at the medical college," AMU Proctor Mohd Wasim Ali told the media. Following the incident, Vice-Chancellor Naima Khatoon, along with senior members of the AMU administration, reached the hospital. Also, senior police officers, including Jadoun, SP City Mrigank Shekhar Pathak, and CO Civil Lines Sarvam Kumar, arrived at the spot and started the investigation. Police officers said that CCTV footage from the AMU campus and surrounding areas is being scanned to identify the attackers and trace their movements. Based on the complaint and preliminary findings, a case has been registered, and an investigation is underway. Assuring swift action, the police said all angles are being examined, and efforts are being made to solve the case at the earliest. (With inputs from IANS)
25 December,2025 04:25 PM IST | Aligarh | mid-day online correspondentA petition has been filed in the Supreme Court (SC) challenging the Delhi High Court’s (HC’s) order suspending the jail term of expelled Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Kuldeep Singh Sengar in the 2017 Unnao rape case, news agency PTI reported. The plea, filed by advocates Anjale Patel and Pooja Shilpkar, seeks a stay on HC’s order. They argued that the court passed the order without considering the trial court’s observation that Sengar must remain in jail for the rest of his natural life. “The High Court failed to appreciate the material evidence relied upon by the prosecution which clearly demonstrates the barbarity and brutality of the accused, coupled with his demonstrated muscle power, financial influence and criminal propensity, as evidenced from the fact that even while the victim's father was under judicial custody, the accused orchestrated and executed victim's father murder to silence the family and frustrate the due course of justice,” the plea said, according to PTI. The petitioners added that HC committed a “grave error in law as well as on facts” by granting suspension of sentence to Sengar despite his serious criminal record and proven involvement in heinous offences of rape. On Tuesday, the Delhi HC suspended Sengar’s jail term, noting that he had already served seven years and five months in prison. The suspension will remain in effect during the pendency of his appeal challenging the conviction and sentence in the rape case. Sengar had challenged the December 2019 trial court verdict. However, he will remain in jail as he is also serving a 10-year sentence in connection with the custodial death of the victim’s father and has not been granted bail in that case, PTI reported. Unnao rape case: Bail conditions include Rs 15-lakh bond, restraining order HC directed Sengar, who kidnapped and raped the survivor when she was a minor, to furnish a personal bond of Rs 15 lakh with three sureties of the same amount. It also imposed restrictions, barring him from coming within 5 km of the survivor’s residence in Delhi and from threatening her or her mother. The court warned that any violation of these conditions would result in the cancellation of his bail. The Unnao rape case and other related cases were transferred to Delhi from a trial court in Uttar Pradesh on the apex court’s directions on August 1, 2019. Sengar’s appeal against his conviction in the custodial death case of the survivor’s father is also pending, in which he has sought suspension of sentence, citing the time he has already spent in prison. (With PTI inputs)
25 December,2025 04:05 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondentPrime Minister Narendra Modi, while hailing the sports ecosystem within the country, said that irregularities in team selection and sports that often happened before 2014 came to an end a decade ago, and now children from even the poorest families can rise to the top levels purely through hard work and talent. Addressing the 'Sansad Khel Mahotsav', a sports and fitness festival aimed at promoting a sporting culture and leadership among the youth, Prime Minister Modi said that the scale of the Mahotsav is as vast as its impact. Through this initiative, PM Modi further highlighted that the nation is discovering thousands of talented sportspersons, reported PTI. PM Modi, while highlighting the developing sports infrastructure in India, further emphasised, "The festival is steadily emerging as a strong pillar of youth empowerment and nation-building. Another special aspect of the 'Sansad Khel Mahotsav' is the way it is playing a transformative role in changing societal mindsets," as cited by news agency PTI. Also, the prime minister said that before 2014, irregularities in team selection and sports infrastructure often took place in sports. The PM added, "Today, those practices have come to an end. Even children from the poorest families can now rise to the highest levels purely through hard work and talent, as per PTI. Modi also referred to the allocation of more than Rs 3000 crore for the country's sports budget, which was less than Rs 1200 crore before 2014. Hailing the financial support being provided to the budding athletes, he said that through a special scheme, athletes are being provided monthly financial assistance ranging from Rs 25,000 to Rs 50,000 each. Modi further highlighted, "Today, I want to tell every athlete of the country that you are not just playing for your own victory; you are playing for the country, and you are playing for the honour and dignity of the tricolour," as cited by PTI. The prime minister has also requested all parents to encourage their children to take part in sports and give them opportunities to participate in sporting activities. He said that sports is not just a part of learning; it is also important for a healthy body and a healthy mind. Describing how sports culture is growing in the country, the prime minister said that from every corner of the country, inspiring examples are emerging that motivate the nation. "Today, India's athletes are breaking records, setting new benchmarks, and taking India to new heights on the global sporting map," PM Modi added. PM Modi said that until a few years ago, family members would scold and reprimand the child for playing too much, as it was then considered a waste of time. The Prime Minister also said, "Now they understand that their children, by excelling in sports, can change not only their own and their family's fate, but also that of the entire village and society. Today, opportunities in sports are not limited but unlimited," as cited by news agency PTI. (With inputs from PTI)
25 December,2025 02:28 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondentAt least nine persons were killed when a speeding truck crashed against a luxury sleeper bus, which caught fire under the impact, in this district early on Thursday, a senior police official said. The bus with 32 passengers, which was on its way to Gokarna was engulfed in flames under the impact of the collision and most of the deceased were burnt alive inside the vehicle, East Zone Inspector General of Police Ravikanthe Gowda told reporters. The accident happened after the truck jumped a road divider and collided with the oncoming bus, Gowda told reporters. The bus driver and cleaner escaped. The truck driver is among the dead, he added. "Our preliminary investigation hints that a diesel tanker might be involved in the accident," Gowda said. Many passengers escaped by jumping from the bus, Gowda said. "Our initial investigation shows that eight passengers and the truck driver have died. Of the 12 injured, nine have been shifted to Sira and three to Tumakuru. One of the critically burnt patients has been taken to Victoria Hospital in Bengaluru," he added. The rest of the injured are out of danger, the IGP said. Another bus from T Dasrahalli to Dandeli with 42 school children that was behind the fateful bus just escaped the accident. "The driver of the bus carrying schoolchildren hit the bus from behind, turned to the other side and veered off the road. Fortunately, no one sustained even a minor injury," Gowda said. The children have continued their journey in another bus, he said, adding that the school bus driver is an important eyewitness to this accident, whose statement will be recorded. Most passengers of the bus that was involved in the accident had booked their tickets online. "We have got their phone numbers. We are trying to contact their families," he said. The officer said a DNA test would be performed to identify the dead bodies. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever.
25 December,2025 01:11 PM IST | Chitradurga (Karnataka) | PTIThe Congress on Thursday claimed that over 90 per cent of the Aravallis will not be protected under the redefinition of the hills and will open them up for mining and other activities. In a post on X, Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh said there is no connection between Prime Minister Narendra Modi's "global talk and local walk" when it comes to environmental concerns. He also accused the government of launching a determined assault on ecological balance by weakening environmental protection laws and loosening pollution norms. Under the new definition, an "Aravalli Hill" is a landform with an elevation of at least 100 metres above its local surrounding terrain and an "Aravalli Range" is a cluster of two or more such hills within 500 metres of each other. "The Modi Sarkar is now going to protect only those Aravalli hills that are at a height of more than 100 metres. According to the Forest Survey of India's data that is authoritative, only 8.7 per cent of the Aravalli hills exceed 100 metres," Ramesh said. "This means that over 90 per cent of the Aravallis will NOT be protected by the new redefinition and could well get opened up for mining, real estate and other activities that will further damage an already ravaged ecosystem," the former environment minister said. This plain and simple truth cannot be covered up, Ramesh said. "This is yet another example of the Modi Sarkar's determined assault on ecological balance that includes loosening of pollution standards, weakening of environment and forest laws, emasculation of the National Green Tribunal and other institutions of environmental governance," he said. "There is simple (simply) no connection between the PM's global talk and his local walk when it comes to environmental concerns," the Congress leader said. After a row over the redefinition of the Aravallis, the Centre on Wednesday issued directions to states for a complete ban on granting new mining leases within the mountain range. The Ministry of Environment and Forests has also directed the Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education to identify additional areas and zones in the entire Aravallis where mining should be prohibited over and above the areas already prohibited for mining by the Centre. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever.
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