The local administration had initially issued a prohibitory order on Monday afternoon in parts of the district, but both groups staged simultaneous protests, defying the order, prompting authorities to impose a curfew
Tuesday saw heightened security alerts across India as several bomb threats were reported, prompting evacuations and search operations
Former MNS MLA Nitin Bhosale joined Shiv Sena in Nashik with supporters, boosting the party ahead of civic polls 2026, while Shiv Sena leader Milind Deora intensified campaigning for Mahayuti candidates in south Mumbai
The Mysuru District Court received a bomb threat via email on Tuesday, leading to evacuation of the premises and temporary suspension of court proceedings
The wildlife survey, which began on January 1, 2026, is being conducted across all forest ranges of the Pune Forest Division to document the presence and population indicators of tigers, leopards, and other wildlife species through direct sightings and indirect signs
The NIA has assumed charge of probing twin blasts in Manipur’s Bishnupur district that injured two people. The explosions heightened tensions in the violence-hit state, triggering shutdown calls and demands for a transparent investigation as security forces intensified search operations under President’s Rule
The findings of the study have been published in the prestigious Journal of Materials Science
According to officials, 398 patients had been admitted to hospitals so far following the outbreak
According to information released by his office, Kalmadi’s mortal remains will be kept at his residence, Kalmadi House in Erandwane, until 2 pm on Tuesday to allow people to pay their last respects. The cremation will take place at Vaikunth Smashanbhumi in Navi Peth, Pune, at 3:30 pm
Shortly after having food, around 33 students complained of vomiting and severe stomach pain
Suspected typhoid cases linked to a leaking water pipeline in Gandhinagar have risen to 108, with 18 new cases reported. Authorities said water contamination has been resolved and both reported deaths were not typhoid-related
Police have arrested a 42-year-old man for allegedly raping a minor girl in Uttar Pradesh, while in Mumbai, two men were arrested for the alleged gang rape of a 17-year-old girl, with a search on for the third accused
Suspected typhoid cases linked to a leaking water pipeline in Gandhinagar have risen to 108, with 18 new cases reported. Authorities said water contamination has been resolved and both reported deaths were not typhoid-related
05 January,2026 10:47 PM IST | Gandhinagar | mid-day online correspondentPolice have arrested a 42-year-old man for allegedly raping a minor girl in Uttar Pradesh, while in Mumbai, two men were arrested for the alleged gang rape of a 17-year-old girl, with a search on for the third accused
05 January,2026 08:43 PM IST | Kaushambi | mid-day online correspondentAn interstate criminal with Rs 1-lakh bounty was arrested after a brief encounter by Gurugram and Nuh police when riding a bike without a number plate. Wanted in multiple cases across three states, he allegedly opened fire when intercepted
05 January,2026 07:14 PM IST | NCR | PTIEarlier in the day, the apex court denied their bail plea relating to the alleged larger conspiracy behind the February 2020 northeast Delhi riots. The court observed that the two stood on a “qualitatively different footing” compared to the other accused in terms of prosecution material and evidence
05 January,2026 07:02 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondentThe Uttar Pradesh Government has announced a one-time relaxation of three years in the upper age limit for the 2025 police recruitment drive, benefiting aspirants for 32,679 constable-level posts across various categories
05 January,2026 06:26 PM IST | Lucknow | mid-day online correspondentADVERTISEMENT
Magh Mela, the 44-day religious fair, began on January 3 and will conclude on February 15, with lakhs of devotees expected to take ritual dips at the Sangam, the confluence of the Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswati. For centuries, the Magh Mela has served as a platform where ascetics display diverse and often extreme forms of penance and spiritual discipline, attracting pilgrims and seekers from across the country. Here are glimpses from the religious event (Pics/PTI)
There was a prima facie case against Khalid and Imam under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, the apex court bench said. However, activists Gulfisha Fatima, Meeran Haider, Shifa Ur Rehman, Mohd Saleem Khan, and Shadab Ahmad have been granted bail
05 January,2026 04:10 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
Chennai’s Marina Beach has recorded the first Olive Ridley turtle eggs of the season, marking the beginning of the annual nesting period. Officials and conservationists have urged the public to keep beaches clean and undisturbed to protect the endangered species
05 January,2026 01:33 PM IST | Chennai
The Supreme Court on Monday denied bail to activists Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam in the 2020 north-east Delhi riots conspiracy case, citing their central role in the alleged offences
05 January,2026 12:33 PM IST | New Delhi [India] | ANI
Police arrested 14 people in Andhra Pradesh’s Guntur district for allegedly supplying ganja, seizing nearly 4.8 kg of the contraband. Superintendent of Police (SP) Guntur Vakul Jindal on Sunday said the arrested accused were involved in supplying ganja by road from the Araku region
05 January,2026 12:22 PM IST | Guntur (Andhra Pradesh) | ANI
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A 20-year-old Indian doctoral student was shot dead near the University of Toronto Scarborough campus, triggering a homicide investigation and renewed safety concerns among international students. Police say the suspect fled before officers arrived and no description has been released so far. The incident comes just weeks after another Indian-origin murder in Toronto, raising alarm within the community as authorities continue to investigate both cases.
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