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‘Modi ji has deep hatred for Mahatma Gandhi’s ideas, rights of the poor’: Rahul

‘Modi ji has deep hatred for Mahatma Gandhi’s ideas, rights of the poor’: Rahul

Launching a sharp attack on Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi for removing Mahatma Gandhi’s name from the flagship rural employment scheme, the Congress leader alleged that the Centre had first weakened MGNREGA and was now attempting to dismantle it altogether

India recorded over 1.13 lakh dengue cases, 94 deaths till November: Govt

According to the data, Tamil Nadu reported the highest number of dengue cases at 20,866, followed by Maharashtra with 13,333 cases, and Kerala with 10,239 cases

16 December,2025 06:15 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent

Australia mass shooting suspect originally from Hyderabad: Telangana Police

In a statement, the office of the Telangana Director General of Police (DGP) said the that one of the suspect, Sajid Akram, migrated to Australia around 27 years ago and had only limited contact with his family in Hyderabad

16 December,2025 05:27 PM IST | Hyderabad | mid-day online correspondent

Kolkata air pollution worse than Delhi; experts seek more monitoring stations

After Kolkata’s air quality remained worse than Delhi’s for seven consecutive days, environmentalists urged authorities to install more automatic air quality monitoring stations in densely populated and traffic-heavy areas to ensure accurate, real-time pollution data

16 December,2025 05:25 PM IST | Kolkata | mid-day online correspondent

Finance Minister Sitharaman says 'India fastest-growing major economy'

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman at the Parliament Winter Session said that India is growing at 8.2 per cent, far above the global average, and remains the fastest-growing major economy. She highlighted rating upgrades, rising exports and reduced inequality as proof of strong economic fundamentals

16 December,2025 05:25 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent

Uttar Pradesh: Cop among accused, four gang members arrested in extortion case

A sub-inspector posted at a police station in Hapur district has been suspended after being named as an accused in an extortion case in Uttar Pradesh’s Amroha district, police said on Tuesday

16 December,2025 04:49 PM IST | Amroha (UP) | PTI

President Murmu expresses grief over Mathura road accident in Uttar Pradesh

President Droupadi Murmu expressed deep sorrow over the loss of lives in a road accident on the Yamuna Expressway in Uttar Pradesh and prayed for the speedy recovery of the injured. At least seven buses and three smaller vehicles collided with each other in the dense fog at around 4.30 am, the officer said

16 December,2025 04:45 PM IST | New Delhi | PTI

President Murmu inaugurates gallery of Param Vir Chakra awardees

President Droupadi Murmu inaugurated the Param Vir Dirgha gallery at Rashtrapati Bhavan, showcasing portraits of India’s bravest soldiers honoured with the Param Vir Chakra. The Param Vir Chakra is India's highest military decoration, awarded for displaying the most exceptional acts of valour, courage, and self-sacrifice during war

16 December,2025 04:44 PM IST | New Delhi | PTI

Parliament Winter Session: Centre moves legislation amid Opposition protest

The government on Tuesday introduced a bill in the Lok Sabha in Parliament Winter Session to increase foreign direct investment (FDI) in the insurance sector from 74 per cent to 100 per cent, triggering strong opposition from several parties

16 December,2025 04:29 PM IST | New Delhi | PTI

PM Modi highlights expanded India–Jordan cooperation, invites investments

Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted a meaningful expansion of India–Jordan cooperation in clean energy, water management, culture and digital innovation during his Amman visit. He invited Jordanian firms to invest in India’s fast-growing economy

16 December,2025 02:43 PM IST | Amman | mid-day online correspondent

Luthra brothers land in Delhi after being deported from Thailand

They were handed over to Indian authorities immediately on arriving at the airport and taken into custody for further legal proceedings. The duo is expected to be produced before a Delhi court

16 December,2025 02:22 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent

Mathura: 13 dead, 25 injured in Yamuna Expressway pile-up; buses catch fire

At least 13 people were killed and 35 injured after a major vehicle pile-up involving seven buses and three smaller vehicles on the Yamuna Motorway in Mathura early Tuesday. Dense fog caused low visibility, triggering collisions and a massive fire

16 December,2025 02:15 PM IST | Mathura | mid-day online correspondent
Luthra brothers land in Delhi after being deported from Thailand

Luthra brothers land in Delhi after being deported from Thailand

They were handed over to Indian authorities immediately on arriving at the airport and taken into custody for further legal proceedings. The duo is expected to be produced before a Delhi court

16 December,2025 02:22 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
Mathura: 13 dead, 25 injured in Yamuna Expressway pile-up; buses catch fire

Mathura: 13 dead, 25 injured in Yamuna Expressway pile-up; buses catch fire

At least 13 people were killed and 35 injured after a major vehicle pile-up involving seven buses and three smaller vehicles on the Yamuna Motorway in Mathura early Tuesday. Dense fog caused low visibility, triggering collisions and a massive fire

16 December,2025 02:15 PM IST | Mathura | mid-day online correspondent
Air India Express to launch direct Varanasi–Bangkok flights from February 2026

Air India Express to launch direct Varanasi–Bangkok flights from February 2026

Air India Express has announced a new non-stop weekly flight between Varanasi and Bangkok starting February 1, 2026. The route aims to boost connectivity between Uttar Pradesh and Thailand, supporting tourism, the Buddhist circuit and international travel from Tier-II cities

16 December,2025 01:58 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Sonia Gandhi raises pay, vacancy issues of frontline women workers

Sonia Gandhi raises pay, vacancy issues of frontline women workers

Senior Congress leader Sonia Gandhi on Tuesday urged the Centre to double its contribution to the pay of ASHA and anganwadi workers and fill nearly three lakh vacancies under the ICDS. Sonia said anganwadi workers are paid a meagre base honorarium of Rs 4,500 and Rs 2,250 per month by the central government

16 December,2025 01:45 PM IST | New Delhi [India] | PTI
Low visibility disrupts flight ops at Delhi airport, 126 flights cancelled

Low visibility disrupts flight ops at Delhi airport, 126 flights cancelled

Low visibility conditions on Tuesday disrupted flight operations at Delhi airport, leading to the cancellation of 126 flights, while IndiGo cancelled 110 services across its network due to weather-related issues

16 December,2025 01:44 PM IST | Mumbai | PTI

IN PHOTOS: Death toll in Yamuna Expressway crash at Mathura rises to 13

Chandra Prakash Singh, the Mathura District Magistrate, said on Tuesday that the death toll in the multi-vehicle collision on the Yamuna Expressway has risen to 13. The accident occurred earlier in the day near Milestone 127 under the Baldev Police Station limits. Following a collision involving 11 vehicles, a massive fire engulfed 10 of them. At least 14 fire tenders were deployed to control the blaze, which took several hours. Traffic on the Agra–Noida Expressway was restored after a four-hour-long rescue operation (PICS/ PTI)

16 December,2025 02:44 PM IST | Anushree Gaikwad
Lionel Messi departs from Jamnagar airport after visiting Vantara

Lionel Messi departs from Jamnagar airport after visiting Vantara

Football legend Lionel Messi on Tuesday departed from Jamnagar after visiting Vantara, the wildlife rescue and conservation centre, during his GOAT India Tour 2025. Delhi hosted the grand finale of the Argentine footballer's India tour, bringing the historic four-city tour to a smooth, successful close amid immense fan enthusiasm

16 December,2025 12:14 PM IST | Jamnagar (Gujarat) | ANI

National Herald case: Court decline cognizance of ED complaint against Gandhis

National Herald case: Court decline cognizance of ED complaint against Gandhis

A Delhi court has refused to take cognisance of the Enforcement Directorate’s prosecution complaint against Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi in the National Herald money laundering case, calling it not maintainable under the PMLA, while allowing the probe to continue

16 December,2025 12:11 PM IST | New Delhi [India] | IANS

Maharashtra: Three killed, two injured in car-jeep collision in Beed

Maharashtra: Three killed, two injured in car-jeep collision in Beed

The jeep heading from Beed to Latur collided head-on with a car coming from the opposite direction. Three car occupants died on the spot, while two persons travelling in the jeep suffered serious injuries, a police official said

16 December,2025 11:39 AM IST | Beed | mid-day online correspondent

Assam Police seizes 90,000 Yaba tablets worth Rs 26 crores from Cachar

Assam Police seizes 90,000 Yaba tablets worth Rs 26 crores from Cachar

Police also apprehended two persons and recovered the drugs from the secret chamber of a truck

16 December,2025 09:09 AM IST | Cachar | ANI

Srinagar blast: How 2900 kg of explosives triggered deadly explosion at Nowgam

    Srinagar blast: How 2900 kg of explosives triggered deadly explosion at Nowgam

    A devastating explosion rocked the Nowgam Police Station in Jammu and Kashmir, killing 9 people and injuring dozens. Here’s how 2,900 kg of seized explosives accidentally detonated, the chain of events that led to the tragedy, and the aftermath that left the region in shock.

    15 November,2025 06:06 PM IST
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