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Valsad: Man dies after falling into lift shaft; body recovered after two days

Valsad: Man dies after falling into lift shaft; body recovered after two days

According to officials, the man was standing near the lift on the third floor when the door unexpectedly opened. Believing the lift had arrived, he stepped forward and fell directly into the shaft

Women’s Reservation Act: All-party meeting on April 15, says Kharge

The Leader of the Opposition in the Rajya Sabha asserted that the Congress has consistently backed women's reservation and dismissed suggestions of opposing the legislation

13 April,2026 04:21 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent

Iranian oil returns to India after 7 years as supertankers dock at key ports

With the global oil crisis escalating amid the West Asia war, two supertankers carrying Iranian crude have reached Indian ports after nearly seven years, marking a significant shift amid global oil supply concerns

13 April,2026 04:15 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

Maharashtra: Four youths drown in two separate incidents near Vaitarna dam

According to police, four students from a local college entered the water at Zarwad Bet (an island) in the Vaitarna dam area on Sunday

13 April,2026 04:14 PM IST | Nashik | mid-day online correspondent

SC notice to Centre, EC on finger, iris verification at polling booths

The Supreme Court on Monday sought responses from the Centre, the Election Commission, and others on a plea proposing the implementation of a finger and iris biometric identification system at polling stations to prevent duplicate voting

13 April,2026 04:06 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent

Chhattisgarh deploys 62,000 staff for Census 2027 in two phases

Addressing a press conference, state Additional Chief Secretary (Home) Manoj Kumar Pingua said the first phase, covering house listing and the housing census, will be carried out from May 1 to May 30 this year

13 April,2026 04:06 PM IST | Raipur | mid-day online correspondent

Supreme Court refuses to quash CBI FIR against Lalu Yadav in land for jobs case

The Supreme Court of India refused to quash the CBI FIR against Lalu Prasad Yadav in the land-for-jobs case but granted an exemption from personal appearance. The apex court has also allowed Lalu to raise the Section 17A defence during the trial

13 April,2026 03:52 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent

Samudra Sahas expedition sets sail from Mumbai

According to the statement, the team will cover a distance of 520 nautical miles along the Konkan coast using 21-foot Seabird class sailing boats. The journey has been divided into four legs

13 April,2026 03:41 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

Woman PhD scholar dies by suicide in Pune, guide arrested for harassment

A 30-year-old woman pursuing her PhD in Pune allegedly died by suicide at her home in Chinchwad on Saturday. Police said she left behind a note accusing her research guide of harassment and inappropriate behaviour

13 April,2026 03:14 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

Akhilesh Yadav blames BJP policies for Noida violence; Congress seeks dialogue

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav blamed BJP government policies for the violent protests by workers in Noida over wage demands, alleging that labourers are being neglected amid rising inflation

13 April,2026 03:00 PM IST | Lucknow | PTI

Land-for-jobs case: SC refuses to quash CBI FIR, chargesheet against Lalu Yadav

A bench comprising Justices M M Sundresh and N Kotiswar Singh granted the 77-year-old former Bihar chief minister exemption from appearing before the trial court during the proceedings

13 April,2026 02:30 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent

Traffic disrupted in Delhi, adjoining areas after protest by Noida workers

According to the Delhi Traffic Police, heavy congestion was reported along the Noida Link Road as protesters blocked routes near the Chilla Border, disrupting vehicles travelling from Delhi towards Noida

13 April,2026 02:01 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
Land-for-jobs case: SC refuses to quash CBI FIR, chargesheet against Lalu Yadav

Land-for-jobs case: SC refuses to quash CBI FIR, chargesheet against Lalu Yadav

A bench comprising Justices M M Sundresh and N Kotiswar Singh granted the 77-year-old former Bihar chief minister exemption from appearing before the trial court during the proceedings

13 April,2026 02:30 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
Traffic disrupted in Delhi, adjoining areas after protest by Noida workers

Traffic disrupted in Delhi, adjoining areas after protest by Noida workers

According to the Delhi Traffic Police, heavy congestion was reported along the Noida Link Road as protesters blocked routes near the Chilla Border, disrupting vehicles travelling from Delhi towards Noida

13 April,2026 02:01 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
India on verge of historic decision on women’s reservation, says PM Modi

India on verge of historic decision on women’s reservation, says PM Modi

India is preparing to take a historic step toward women’s empowerment through a proposed reservation law. PM Narendra Modi called it one of the most significant decisions of the century, aimed at ensuring social justice and equal participation

13 April,2026 01:37 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Govt proposes softer CAFE 2027 norms to ease pressure on automobile industry

Govt proposes softer CAFE 2027 norms to ease pressure on automobile industry

The updated framework introduces a flatter compliance curve, reducing the earlier advantage for heavier vehicles while allowing slightly higher fuel consumption than previously planned

13 April,2026 01:23 PM IST | New Delhi | IANS
Noida workers’ protest turns violent, vehicles torched, property vandalised

Noida workers’ protest turns violent, vehicles torched, property vandalised

A workers’ protest in Noida turned violent as demonstrators clashed with police, vandalised property, and set vehicles on fire in Gautam Buddha Nagar. The protest escalated after demonstrators demanding a salary hike clashed with authorities and vandalised property outside a private company

13 April,2026 12:28 PM IST | Noida | mid-day online correspondent

IN PHOTOS: Noida workers launch massive protest, Delhi traffic affected

Traffic movement between Delhi and Noida was severely affected on Monday after a workers’ protest in Gautam Buddha Nagar district escalated into violence. Pics/PTI

13 April,2026 03:21 PM IST | Asif Ali Sayed
Boat capsize in Mathura claims 13 lives; search on for missing

Boat capsize in Mathura claims 13 lives; search on for missing

The death toll in the Mathura boat capsize incident has risen to 13 after two more bodies were recovered on Sunday, officials said. The accident occurred on Friday when a tourist boat carrying over two dozen people, mostly from Punjab, struck a floating drum of a pontoon bridge and overturned near Kesi Ghat in Vrindavan

13 April,2026 12:20 PM IST | Mathura | Agencies

Speeding truck kills seven pilgrims on Lakhtar-Viramgam highway in Gujarat

Speeding truck kills seven pilgrims on Lakhtar-Viramgam highway in Gujarat

The accident took place between Chharad and Bhaskarpara villages near Lakhtar around 1.20 am when a group of foot pilgrims, travelling from Gadhka village in Rajkot towards Viramgam for temple darshan and a flag-hoisting ritual, was hit from behind by a dumper truck

13 April,2026 12:17 PM IST | Surendranagar | mid-day online correspondent

Mallikarjun Kharge seeks all-party meet on delimitation, writes to Narendra Modi

Mallikarjun Kharge seeks all-party meet on delimitation, writes to Narendra Modi

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge has urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to convene an all-party meeting to discuss delimitation and related aspects before moving forward with the women’s reservation law

13 April,2026 12:16 PM IST | New Delhi | Agencies

TMC is anti-tribal, anti-women, and anti-youth party: PM Modi

TMC is anti-tribal, anti-women, and anti-youth party: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, addressing a rally in Siliguri, accused the Trinamool Congress (TMC) of being “anti-tribal, anti-women, and anti-youth” and alleged that its appeasement politics enabled divisive forces threatening the Siliguri Corridor. He also claimed the party stalled central development schemes in West Bengal

13 April,2026 12:09 PM IST | Mumbai | Agencies

Asha Bhosle Passes Away: Final Rites in Mumbai, India Mourns

    Asha Bhosle Passes Away: Final Rites in Mumbai, India Mourns

    Legendary singer Asha Bhosle has passed away at the age of 92, marking the end of an era in Indian music. Born into the iconic Mangeshkar family in 1933, Asha Bhosle carved out a legacy that went far beyond lineage, becoming one of the most versatile and celebrated voices in the history of Bollywood. Her son, Anand Bhosle, confirmed the news on Sunday afternoon. From recording her first film song in 1943 to delivering timeless classics like “Dil Cheez Kya Hai” and “Mera Kuch Saamaan”, Asha Bhosle’s career spanned decades of musical evolution. Her voice brought life to countless compositions, earning her multiple Filmfare Awards and National Honors, and cementing her place as a global cultural icon. WATCH

    13 April,2026 04:49 PM IST
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