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Donald Trump invites PM Modi to Gaza Peace Board under new plan

US Ambassador Sergio Gor shared President Donald Trump’s letter inviting Prime Minister Narendra Modi to join the proposed Gaza Board of Peace, part of a new US-led plan to stabilise Gaza

19 January,2026 09:39 AM IST | ANI
Opinion

The world’s best filmmakers live here

There is a case to be made that films like ‘Dhurandhar’ are better than ‘Citizen Kane’, ‘The Godfather’, and ‘Seven Samurai’

19 January,2026 07:26 AM IST | Lindsay Pereira
Opinion

Newly elected corporators need to get cracking

BMC corporators, pay attention to our roads, especially sidewalks that need repairs, work and paint at junctures. Agencies come together to see if a little slope on pavements can make walking easier for senior citizens who cannot climb those Everest-high pavements in several places

19 January,2026 07:23 AM IST | The Editorial
World News

Two killed, dozens injured in Russian drone strikes across Ukraine

Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Sumy, Kharkiv, Dnipro, Zaporizhia, Khmelnytskyi and Odesa regions were targeted in an assault involving more than 200 drones

19 January,2026 07:07 AM IST | Agencies
World News

Sailing robots collect data from inside Category 5 hurricane at sea

The C-Stars robots can operate in swarms and survive at sea for up to 100 days at a time; they are relatively cheap but smart enough to collect useful environmental data

19 January,2026 07:04 AM IST | Agencies
World News

Pakistan: Blaze in Karachi kills six people, injures 20 others

Rescue officials said the victims died due to suffocation caused by dense smoke inside the building, and the injured, several of whom are reported to be in critical condition, were shifted to Civil Hospital Karachi

19 January,2026 06:58 AM IST | Agencies
World News

Donald Trump says it’s time for new leadership in Iran

Trump further denounced Khamenei personally, calling him “a sick man who should run his country properly and stop killing people,” and described Iran as “the worst place to live anywhere in the world because of poor leadership”

19 January,2026 06:55 AM IST | Agencies
India News

AAP, Congress leaders booked over AI-generated images on Manikarnika Ghat

The ghat is among the oldest and most sacred cremation grounds in Hinduism. Reacting to the FIR against him, AAP’s Singh claimed the redevelopment work had caused destruction at Manikarnika Ghat

19 January,2026 06:48 AM IST | Agencies
India News

Techie dies after car plunges into water-filled pit in Greater Noida

The deceased was identified as Yuvraj Mehta, a resident of Tata Eureka Park society in Sector 150. He was working as a software engineer with a reputed company in Gurugram and was returning home from work at the time of the incident, police said

19 January,2026 06:45 AM IST | Agencies
India News

Jharkhand: 7 killed, 80 injured as bus overturns in Latehar district

Two persons died during treatment in hospital, another official said. In a post on X, Chief Minister Hemant Soren asked the Latehar deputy commissioner to provide appropriate medical facilities to the injured

19 January,2026 06:42 AM IST | Agencies
World News

Debris of missing Indonesia aircraft found, officials begin recovery of bodies

Earlier in September last year, an aircraft crashed in Central Papua province in Indonesia, killing all four aboard. According to official data, 10 people were on board the aircraft at the time it lost contact, comprising seven crew members and three passengers

18 January,2026 10:23 PM IST | IANS
World News

Trump threatens Europe with tariffs over Greenland

US President Trump's threats came as thousands of people protested in the capital of Greenland against his wish to acquire the mineral-rich island at the gateway to the Arctic

18 January,2026 10:12 PM IST | AFP
UAE President Al Nahyan to visit India on Monday

UAE President Al Nahyan to visit India on Monday

UAE President's visit builds on the strong momentum generated by recent high-level exchanges, including the visit of Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan in September 2024, an official statement said

18 January,2026 09:58 PM IST | New Delhi | IANS
Over 4,000 patients served at Solapur Railway Hospital’s dental clinic

Over 4,000 patients served at Solapur Railway Hospital’s dental clinic

The clinic has gained recognition beyond the Solapur region, with patients travelling from nearby areas across the Central Railway (CR) and South Western Railway (SWR) zones

18 January,2026 07:25 PM IST | Mumbai | Rajendra B. Aklekar
Biker killed, pillion rider injured after collision with police van in Beed

Biker killed, pillion rider injured after collision with police van in Beed

According to officials, the police vehicle was carrying Suresh Kute and his wife Archana Kute, the main accused in the Dnyanradha Multi-State Cooperative Society scam

18 January,2026 05:54 PM IST | Beed | mid-day online correspondent
IndiGo Delhi-Bagdogra flight makes emergency landing at Lucknow airport

IndiGo Delhi-Bagdogra flight makes emergency landing at Lucknow airport

A security threat was noticed onboard IndiGo flight 6E 6650 operating from Delhi to Bagdogra, due to which the aircraft was diverted to Lucknow, the airline said in a statement

18 January,2026 05:34 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
Pune: Schools and colleges on major Pune roads to remain closed on January 19

Pune: Schools and colleges on major Pune roads to remain closed on January 19

Schools, colleges and educational institutions on major Pune roads will remain closed on January 19, 2026, due to the Pune Grand Challenge Tour. Several city roads will be shut from 9 am to 6 pm for the Prologue Race, prompting the district administration to declare a holiday

18 January,2026 01:53 PM IST | Pune | Archana Dahiwal
Kaziranga wildlife corridor project, Amrit Bharat trains to be unveiled by Modi

Kaziranga wildlife corridor project, Amrit Bharat trains to be unveiled by Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is on a two-day visit to Assam, during which he will lay the foundation stone for the Kaziranga Elevated Corridor project and flag off two new Amrit Bharat Express trains. The Rs 6,950-crore highway project includes a 35-km elevated wildlife corridor through Kaziranga National Park to protect biodiversity

18 January,2026 11:59 AM IST | New Delhi [India] | ANI
Delhi: Japan Foreign Minister Motegi pays tribute to Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat

Delhi: Japan Foreign Minister Motegi pays tribute to Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat

Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi visited Rajghat during his India trip, paying tribute to Mahatma Gandhi. He also held talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, reaffirming the India-Japan Special Strategic and Global Partnership and exploring cooperation in areas such as AI, defence

18 January,2026 11:57 AM IST | New Delhi | ANI
Uttar Pradesh: Security tightened at Prayagraj Sangam for Mauni Amavasya dip

Uttar Pradesh: Security tightened at Prayagraj Sangam for Mauni Amavasya dip

Security has been stepped up at Prayagraj’s Sangam Ghat as lakhs of devotees gathered to take a holy dip on Mauni Amavasya. Despite dense fog, around 50 lakh pilgrims bathed at the Sangam between Saturday evening and early Sunday morning. Officials said extensive arrangements, including 3.5 km-long ghats, crowd control measures, traffic management

18 January,2026 11:12 AM IST | Prayagraj (Uttar Pradesh) [India] | ANI
Indians nationals return home as unrest grips Iran

Indians nationals return home as unrest grips Iran

Amid escalating violence and uncertainty in Iran, Indian nationals, including students, have begun returning home on commercial flights. Emotional reunions were witnessed at Delhi airport as evacuees described tense conditions, internet shutdowns and isolation in cities like Tehran and Shiraz. The Indian Embassy in Tehran coordinated assistance

18 January,2026 08:47 AM IST | New Delhi | Agencies
U.S. MLK Weekend Travel Grinds To A Halt As Winter Storm Batters The East Coast

    U.S. MLK Weekend Travel Grinds To A Halt As Winter Storm Batters The East Coast

    MLK weekend travel has hit a major roadblock as a powerful winter weather system sweeps across the eastern half of the United States, disrupting both air and ground transportation. From the Great Lakes through the Northeast and into parts of the South, travellers are facing widespread delays, cancellations, and hazardous road conditions during one of the busiest holiday weekends of the year. According to FlightAware data, more than 3,200 U.S. flights have been delayed, while close to 95 flights were cancelled as snow, ice and strong winds impacted major travel hubs. Nearly 48 million people remain under active weather alerts, with conditions evolving rapidly across several states. WATCH 

    18 January,2026 08:45 PM IST
    Judge rules DHS cannot detain peaceful protestors

    Judge rules DHS cannot detain peaceful protestors

    A US federal judge has ruled that Department of Homeland Security officers involved in immigration enforcement operations in Minnesota cannot detain or use tear gas against peaceful protesters. The order, issued by US District Judge Kate Menendez, stems from a case filed by six activists who have been monitoring Immigration and Customs Enforcement

    18 January,2026 08:13 AM IST | Minneapolis | Agencies

    Conflicting accounts emerge over Cuban detainee’s death

    The death of Cuban immigrant Geraldo Lunas Campos at a Texas immigration detention facility has sparked controversy, with conflicting accounts from authorities and witnesses. While US Immigration and Customs Enforcement initially reported his death without mentioning any altercation, the Department of Homeland Security later claimed Campos

    18 January,2026 08:08 AM IST | Washington | Agencies

    Abigail Spanberger makes history as Virginia’s first female governor

    Democrat Abigail Spanberger is set to become Virginia’s first female governor, marking a historic milestone for the state where only men have held the office since 1776. Her victory over Republican Winsome Earle-Sears also returns the governor’s seat to Democratic control

    18 January,2026 08:01 AM IST | Richmond, USA | Agencies
    Strictest punishment for blast perpetrators; will send message to world: Shah

    Strictest punishment for blast perpetrators; will send message to world: Shah

    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 correspondent

    CM opens Pune double-deck flyover

    Move to ease traffic congestion near Pune University, along Ganeshkhind Road

    20 August,2025 10:17 PM IST | Pune | Archana Dahiwal

    Happy Krishna Janmashtami: Messages and Wishes to share with family

    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-

    05 August,2025 11:36 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
    Past forward to January 2026

    Past forward to January 2026

    A run-through of personal favourite Eureka moments from the last year which featured on these pages

    18 January,2026 07:24 AM IST | Mumbai | Meher Marfatia
    16 January,2026 07:35 AM IST | Mumbai | Aastha Atray Banan
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