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BJP made once-prosperous Pimpri-Chinchwad civic body bankrupt: Ajit Pawar

BJP made once-prosperous Pimpri-Chinchwad civic body bankrupt: Ajit Pawar

He had earlier announced that his party would tie up with the NCP (SP), led by his uncle and former Maharashtra Chief Minister Sharad Pawar. The deputy CM alleged that the BJP was attempting to corner him by granting candidature to criminal elements in the city

Village revenue official caught accepting bribe in Maharashtra’s Ratnagiri

The 51-year-old accused was posted at Saza Chafe Village, the ACB said in a statement. According to the complainant, he had purchased a plot of non-agricultural land in Agarnaral and submitted an application to the talathi office on October 9 to update the 7/12 extract, which reflects the land title

02 January,2026 07:21 PM IST | Thane | mid-day online correspondent

Priyanka Chaturvedi urges govt to act urgently on AI apps sexualising women on X

In a letter, the Rajya Sabha MP flagged an emerging trend on social media, especially on X, where men operating fake accounts are allegedly misusing the AI feature Grok by uploading women’s photographs and prompting the chatbot to reduce their clothing and sexualise them

02 January,2026 06:43 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent

Civic polls: Leaders from NCP factions in Beed unite during Ajit Pawar's visit

At a public event, Beed MP Bajrang Sonawane from the NCP (SP) and MLA Sandeep Kshirsagar shared the stage with Ajit Pawar. Kshirsagar was also seen seeking the deputy chief minister’s blessings, a gesture that drew attention amid the ongoing political divide

02 January,2026 06:15 PM IST | Beed (Maharashtra) | mid-day online correspondent

Fog disrupt flight operations at Delhi airport, 66 flights cancelled

Of the total cancellations, 32 were arrival flights, while 34 were departures, affecting hundreds of passengers travelling to and from Delhi, officials said

02 January,2026 04:56 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent

'Modi govt failed to ensure clean water, clean air; public paying the price'

The Congress chief said PM Modi keeps trumpeting the Jal Jeevan Mission but has not spoken about the deaths linked to contaminated drinking water in Indore. He also alleged that for the past 11 years, the country has been fed “long speeches, lies and deceit, empty promises, and boasts” about the so-called double-engine government

02 January,2026 04:38 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent

Maharashtra civic polls: Ashok Chavan faces cash-for-ticket allegations

Rejecting the allegations, Chavan told reporters on Thursday, “I have not asked for money from anyone. I have a long-standing career of 50 years in social life. I have never done anything like this"

02 January,2026 03:52 PM IST | Mumbai   | mid-day online correspondent

Bullet train project hits milestone with MT-5 tunnel breakthrough

The tunnel excavation, carried out from both ends over 18 months, employed a cutting-edge drill-and-blast method, allowing real-time monitoring of ground behaviour and enabling the installation of support systems such as shotcrete, rock bolts, and lattice girders based on site conditions

02 January,2026 01:54 PM IST | Palghar | mid-day online correspondent

Madhya Pradesh: 200 parrots found dead in Khargone, bird flu ruled out

At least 200 parrots were found dead along the banks of the Narmada River in Madhya Pradesh’s Khargone district due to food poisoning, officials said. Some parrots were alive during rescue operations, but the toxicity of the food was so severe that they died shortly thereafter, District wildlife warden Tony Sharma said

02 January,2026 12:45 PM IST | Khargone | PTI

Mahayuti fields Muslim candidates to woo voters ahead of January 15 polls

Marking a shift from its earlier approach, the BJP has nominated four Muslim candidates in the city. Political observers link this change in strategy partly to the influence of former Congress MLA Kailash Gorantyal, who recently joined the BJP and has been actively working to consolidate Muslim support

02 January,2026 12:44 PM IST | Jalna | mid-day online correspondent

Raghav Chadha slams exploitation of Zomato, Swiggy and Blinkit workers

Chadha had extended strong support to gig workers across the country who observed a nationwide symbolic strike on New Year’s Eve, demanding fair wages, better working conditions and social security from major delivery and e-commerce platforms

02 January,2026 12:43 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent

FAIFA warns tobacco duty hike may hit farmers, boost illegal smuggling

Farmer body FAIFA has criticised the government’s decision to raise excise duty on tobacco products, warning it will hurt farmers’ incomes and worsen smuggling. FAIFA, representing growers across Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka and Gujarat, said the duty increase contradicts the government's assurances of revenue-neutral tax reform

02 January,2026 12:30 PM IST | New Delhi [India] | PTI
Raghav Chadha slams exploitation of Zomato, Swiggy and Blinkit workers

Raghav Chadha slams exploitation of Zomato, Swiggy and Blinkit workers

Chadha had extended strong support to gig workers across the country who observed a nationwide symbolic strike on New Year’s Eve, demanding fair wages, better working conditions and social security from major delivery and e-commerce platforms

02 January,2026 12:43 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
FAIFA warns tobacco duty hike may hit farmers, boost illegal smuggling

FAIFA warns tobacco duty hike may hit farmers, boost illegal smuggling

Farmer body FAIFA has criticised the government’s decision to raise excise duty on tobacco products, warning it will hurt farmers’ incomes and worsen smuggling. FAIFA, representing growers across Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka and Gujarat, said the duty increase contradicts the government's assurances of revenue-neutral tax reform

02 January,2026 12:30 PM IST | New Delhi [India] | PTI
Severe cold wave, dense fog affect north, central, eastern India; snowfall in JK

Severe cold wave, dense fog affect north, central, eastern India; snowfall in JK

A severe cold wave and dense fog disrupted daily life and transport across large parts of India, while heavy snowfall continued in the higher reaches of Jammu and Kashmir. In Uttarakhand, the holy city of Haridwar woke up to a thick layer of fog amid intensifying cold conditions

02 January,2026 12:16 PM IST | New Delhi [India] | ANI
Delhi: 50-year-old killed in stabbing after brief dispute in Adarsh Nagar

Delhi: 50-year-old killed in stabbing after brief dispute in Adarsh Nagar

According to the police, the incident occurred within the jurisdiction of Adarsh Nagar police station. A child in conflict with law (CCL) allegedly stabbed Bihari Lal during a verbal dispute

02 January,2026 11:32 AM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
PM Modi shares motivational New Year message rooted in Sanskrit wisdom

PM Modi shares motivational New Year message rooted in Sanskrit wisdom

Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared an inspirational New Year message, urging people to move forward with determination, clarity of purpose, and confidence. PM Modi also shared a Sanskrit shloka: “Success is certain, make a strong resolve and rid your mind of remorse, with an alert mind move ahead on the path to prosperity.”

02 January,2026 10:28 AM IST | New Delhi | IANS

Check out these mesmerising captures from Ahmedabad Flower Show 2026

The 14th edition of Ahmedabad International Flower Show has begun in Ahmedabad, marking the beginning of 2026. The 14th edition of the show, themed 'Bharat Ek Gatha', showcases India's rich and diverse culture and runs until 22 January (PICS/X, TEXT/ANI)

02 January,2026 07:00 PM IST | Divya Nair
Indore water contamination: CM, ministers oversee treatment and relief efforts

Indore water contamination: CM, ministers oversee treatment and relief efforts

Shukla said Chief Minister Mohan Yadav is personally visiting hospitals, interacting with patients and their families, and reviewing the medical response with doctors. He added that senior minister Kailash Vijayvargiya has been stationed in Indore for the past three days to oversee relief operations and coordinate administrative efforts

02 January,2026 10:09 AM IST | Maihar (Madhya Pradesh) | mid-day online correspondent

India and Pakistan exchange nuclear installations list despite frozen ties

India and Pakistan exchange nuclear installations list despite frozen ties

The list exchange took place under the provisions of an agreement on the prohibition of attack against nuclear installations and facilities, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said. It was done simultaneously through diplomatic channels in New Delhi and Islamabad

02 January,2026 06:54 AM IST | New Delhi | Agencies

Cigarettes, gutkha prices likely to rise as new excise and health cess kick in

Cigarettes, gutkha prices likely to rise as new excise and health cess kick in

A health and national security cess and excise duty on pan masala and tobacco products respectively will be over and above 40 per cent Goods and Services Tax (GST) rate, while in case of ‘biris’ it would be on top of the 18 per cent GST rate effective February 1, 2026

02 January,2026 06:51 AM IST | New Delhi | Agencies

Woman killed in highway accident in Maharashtra's Latur; kin block road

Woman killed in highway accident in Maharashtra's Latur; kin block road

The accident occurred at Vasantrao Naik Chowk on Wednesday night. Angered by the incident, the woman's kin brought her body in an ambulance onto the highway and staged a ‘rasta roko’, burning tyres, and raising slogans against the authorities

01 January,2026 09:11 PM IST | Latur | mid-day online correspondent

Canada: CCTV captures Indian student being shot near Toronto university campus

    Canada: CCTV captures Indian student being shot near Toronto university campus

    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.  

    27 December,2025 05:03 PM IST
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