Hours after the Enforcement Directorate raided I-PAC’s office and his residence in Kolkata, its co-founder Pratik Jain filed a counter-petition in the Calcutta High Court challenging the central agency's operation. ED has also accused CM Mamata Banerjee of misusing her position
08 January,2026 08:55 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentAccording to the Presidential Memoranda statement released by the White House, the United States will withdraw from 66 international bodies, including 35 non-UN organisations and 31 United Nations (UN) entities
08 January,2026 08:34 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentShe said the raid at the residence and offices of Pratik Jain, "the in-charge of my IT cell", was politically motivated and unconstitutional. Banerjee arrived around noon, shortly after Kolkata Police Commissioner Manoj Verma reached the site, and stayed for 20-25 minutes, emerging with a green folder in hand
08 January,2026 08:07 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentThe BJP sharply criticised Banerjee for her actions during the raid. In a post on X, the party said her presence at the site “raised disturbing questions” and suggested a "deeper conspiracy"
08 January,2026 08:06 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentAhead of the Pune Municipal Corporation Election 2026, BJP released its ‘Sankalp Patra’, promising property tax waivers for small homes, Rs 2500 monthly aid to poor women under 'Ladki Bahin Yojana', and travel concessions for women and senior citizens
08 January,2026 08:02 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentResidents reported vomiting, fever, stomach ache, and diarrhoea after consuming tap water in parts of Delta-1 Sector. However, officials of the Greater Noida Industrial Development Authority said that tests conducted so far had found the water to be clean
08 January,2026 07:50 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentUttar Pradesh Police have registered an FIR against a woman in Rampur for allegedly concealing her Pakistani nationality and using forged documents to secure a job in the basic education department. The case was filed after an internal departmental inquiry revealed the fraud
08 January,2026 06:50 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentThe Thalassery Additional District and Sessions Court also imposed a fine of Rs 1.40 lakh on each convict. The court awarded cumulative sentences totalling 35 years under four sections of law, to run concurrently, in addition to life imprisonment
08 January,2026 05:24 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentThe registrars of the District and Sessions Courts in Cuttack, Sambalpur and Deogarh received emails warning of bomb explosions on court premises. Following the threats, court authorities immediately evacuated the buildings and suspended all proceedings as a precautionary measure
08 January,2026 04:11 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentIn a post on X, US Senator Lindsey Graham said the move comes amid ongoing peace negotiations over Ukraine and indicated that the legislation could be taken up for a bipartisan vote as early as next week
08 January,2026 01:32 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentPrime Minister Narendra Modi said the Somnath Swabhiman Parv commemorates the resilience of Indian civilisation and honours those who never compromised on values despite repeated invasions. The year-long celebrations mark the resilience of the Indian civilisation, which rebuilt the Somnath temple at Veraval in Gujarat that was ravaged repeatedly
08 January,2026 01:16 PM IST | PTIWidely regarded as one of India’s foremost ecologists, Dr Gadgil played a pivotal role in shaping the country’s environmental policies. He was instrumental in the formulation of the Biological Diversity Act, 2002
08 January,2026 01:01 PM IST | Archana DahiwalHowever, air quality remained very poor in several parts of the city. Nehru Nagar recorded the worst air quality in Delhi with an AQI of 344, followed by Anand Vihar at 337 and Jahangirpuri at 332
08 January,2026 10:00 AM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondentMultiple countries, including the UK, Ireland, Germany, France, and Switzerland, Australia, Mainland China, Hong Kong, New Zealand and more have issued a public recall of the product.
08 January,2026 08:50 AM IST | New Delhi | ANIAccording to police, at around 3 pm, an Ertiga car going towards Peth from Nashik collided head-on with a Scorpio SUV coming from the opposite direction near Chachadgaon toll plaza, leaving four people dead
08 January,2026 08:24 AM IST | Nashik | mid-day online correspondentThe National Highways Authority of India has set two Guinness World Records during the construction of Bengaluru-Kadapa-Vijayawada Economic Corridor (NH-544G) in Andhra Pradesh “by laying 28.95 lane-kilometres and 10,675 MT of Bituminous Concrete continuously within 24 hours”
08 January,2026 07:12 AM IST | Amaravati | AgenciesThe cadres, including seven women, turned themselves in before senior police and CRPF officials here under the “Poona Margem” (from rehabilitation to social reintegration) rehabilitation initiative, Sukma Superintendent of Police Kiran Chavan said
08 January,2026 07:08 AM IST | Sukma | AgenciesThe Enforcement Directorate has provisionally attached movable and immovable assets worth Rs 91.82 crore in the Mahadev Online Book betting scam probe. The ED froze Rs 74.29 crore in bank accounts and attached properties linked to key accused as it intensifies action against illegal betting and money laundering networks
07 January,2026 09:50 PM IST | Raipur | mid-day online correspondentWith this year's Union Budget, Nirmala Sitharaman will become the first finance minister to present nine consecutive Union Budgets during her tenure as a finance minister
07 January,2026 09:31 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondentAnnouncing the initiative, NCP president and Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar said worsening civic issues, including water shortages, garbage accumulation, traffic congestion, and rising pollution levels, were “alarm bells” pointing to administrative failure at the municipal level
07 January,2026 09:04 PM IST | Pune | mid-day online correspondentBatata vada, a spiced mashed potato filling dipped in chickpea batter and deep-fried, is a street food staple in Maharashtra. Gadkari grew up enjoying this snack, and over the years, it has remained a symbol of home, nostalgia, and regional pride
07 January,2026 08:40 PM IST | MumbaiADVERTISEMENT
A devastating New Year’s Eve fire at a luxury nightclub in the Swiss Alps left 40 people dead and more than 100 injured, many with catastrophic burns. The tragedy unfolded at Crans-Montana, where a packed celebration turned into a deadly inferno within minutes. Investigators allege the bar’s manager fled the scene carrying the cash register as flames spread through the venue. Club owners Jessica and Jacques Moretti, who have run the nightclub since 2015, are now under investigation for manslaughter and serious bodily harm.
During a White House press briefing, Leavitt said that the Trump Administration is in "close correspondence" with Venezuela's interim leaders and stressed that their decisions continue to be shaped by American engagement and influence.
08 January,2026 08:45 AM IST | Washington DC | ANIResponding to the statement, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz said that the state will ensure there is a full, fair, and expeditious investigation to ensure accountability and justice
Following their capture, Delcy Rodriguez, the Vice President of Venezuela under Maduro, officially assumed the role of the country's acting president, according to CNN.
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Amit Shah made the remarks via video link while inaugurating the Shri Motibhai R Chaudhary Sagar Sainik School and Sagar Organic Plant at Boriyavi village in Mehsana district, Gujarat
13 November,2025 09:36 PM IST | Ahmedabad | mid-day online correspondentMove to ease traffic congestion near Pune University, along Ganeshkhind Road
Janmashtami, which commemorates the birth of Lord Krishna, on the occasion, here are some of the best messages and wishes you can share this Janmashtami with your family and friends-
Netflix doc series ‘Bad Boy Billionaires’ is finally complete, with a Hyderabad court allowing its last episode to drop after five years. What does it tell us about the Satyam scandal?
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