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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 | mid-day online correspondent
World News

Canada seeks probe after Air India pilot found under influence before flight

The Canadian aviation authority has asked Air India to take corrective steps.

02 January,2026 08:44 AM IST | ANI
World News

At least 7 killed as protests over ailing economy spread across Iran

The fatalities, two on Wednesday and five on Thursday, occurred in four cities, largely home to Iran's Lur ethnic group

02 January,2026 08:41 AM IST | AP
World News

Yunus says Khaleda Zia’s funeral showed SAARC unity amid regional tensions

In a statement posted on social media, the Chief Adviser's office said Yunus was "deeply moved" by the respect shown by SAARC member states for the three-time prime minister and the world's second female Muslim head of government

02 January,2026 08:34 AM IST | PTI
World News

“We will govern expansively”: Zohran Mamdani outlines bold vision as NYC mayor

In opening remarks, U.S. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez said Mamdani would be a mayor dedicated to the working class

02 January,2026 08:27 AM IST | AP
World News

Flash floods triggered by heavy rains kill at least 17 people in Afghanistan

Hammad said the agency has sent assessment teams to the worst-affected areas, with surveys ongoing to determine further needs

02 January,2026 08:21 AM IST | AP
Opinion

Bus station cleanliness should be a year-round activity

The initiative’s aims are multi-pronged according to the MSRTC

02 January,2026 07:26 AM IST | The Editorial
Opinion

No to virality, yes to authenticity

Won’t it be awesome if who we are online is exactly who we are offline? Maybe in 2026, we can create, and consume, more authentic content on social media

02 January,2026 07:23 AM IST | Aastha Atray Banan
India News

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 | Agencies
India News

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 | Agencies
World News

Ukrainian drone strike kills 24 in Russia’s Kherson during New Year celebrations

Meanwhile, the air defence systems have intercepted and destroyed 168 Ukrainian UAVs over the regions during the New Year night, and many airports in south and central Russia were closed for hours due to the threat of drone strikes

02 January,2026 06:44 AM IST | Agencies
World News

Bulgarians withdraw euros as country joins single currency bloc

Cash machines in the capital, Sofia, dispensed brand new euro banknotes, replacing the lev, which will still be in use for cash payments in January. However, people will receive only euros in change

02 January,2026 06:42 AM IST | 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
Molestation accused out on bail sets kin of victim's husband ablaze in Nanded

Molestation accused out on bail sets kin of victim's husband ablaze in Nanded

The victim’s wife had recently lodged a police complaint against the accused who was charged with allegedly molesting a neighbour, the police said, adding that he was out on bail when the incident took place

01 January,2026 08:57 PM IST | Nanded | mid-day online correspondent
BJP loyalists protest against party in Nashik for giving tickets to ‘outsiders'

BJP loyalists protest against party in Nashik for giving tickets to ‘outsiders'

The protesters held demonstrations outside the BJP office at Nashik Road, shouting slogans against MLA Rahul Dhikle. When city party president Sunil Kedar attempted to pacify the activists, they ‘gheraoed’ him, demanding explanations for being denied candidature

01 January,2026 07:17 PM IST | Nashik   | mid-day online correspondent
India to get its 1st Bullet Train on Aug 15 next year: Ashwini Vaishnaw

India to get its 1st Bullet Train on Aug 15 next year: Ashwini Vaishnaw

"Buy a Bullet Train ticket on Independence Day in 2027. The country will get its first Bullet Train on that day," Union Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said on Thursday

01 January,2026 05:20 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
New Year 2026: Traffic congestion at India Gate, Kartavya Path as crowds gather

New Year 2026: Traffic congestion at India Gate, Kartavya Path as crowds gather

Several visitors took leisurely car rides along Kartavya Path before stopping near India Gate, while others walked along the boulevard, clicked photographs and relaxed on the lawns, soaking in the festive atmosphere

01 January,2026 05:00 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
Six-month-old dies after allegedly consuming contaminated water in Indore

Six-month-old dies after allegedly consuming contaminated water in Indore

On Wednesday, Chief Minister (CM) Mohan Yadav visited hospitals in the district where people are undergoing treatment after falling ill due to allegedly contaminated water. He announced Rs 2-lakh financial assistance to the families of the victims and free treatment for all the affected people

01 January,2026 04:30 PM IST | Indore | mid-day online correspondent
2012 Pune blasts case accused shot dead in Ahilyanagar

2012 Pune blasts case accused shot dead in Ahilyanagar

Bunty Jahagirdar, who was in his mid-50s, was travelling on a two-wheeler with another person when two bike-borne assailants opened fire on him. The attack happened around 2 pm on Wednesday near Borawake College Road while he was returning from a burial ground

01 January,2026 04:15 PM IST | Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar (Maharashtra) | mid-day online correspondent
DGCA issues notice to Air India crew over safety and compliance lapses

DGCA issues notice to Air India crew over safety and compliance lapses

India’s aviation regulator DGCA has issued a show-cause notice to Air India’s cockpit crew for operating multiple Delhi–Tokyo flights despite safety and compliance lapses. The notice cites incompatible minimum equipment lists and recurring technical issues, seeking an explanation within two weeks'

01 January,2026 03:45 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
'Bangladesh-based terror groups using proxies, planning home-grown outfits'

'Bangladesh-based terror groups using proxies, planning home-grown outfits'

Intelligence agencies have warned that Bangladesh-based terror groups HuJI and Jamaat-ul-Mujahideen are increasingly using proxy outfits and planning home-grown modules in India to evade detection. Officials say the strategy mirrors tactics used by LeT and JeM, with threats spanning both north and south India

01 January,2026 03:43 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
Trump Turns the Washington Monument Into a ‘Birthday Candle’

    Trump Turns the Washington Monument Into a ‘Birthday Candle’

    As America steps into its milestone 250th year, the celebrations begin with a moment destined for the history books. President Trump unveiled a stunning illumination of the Washington Monument, turning the iconic landmark into a towering symbolic “birthday candle” that marks the opening chapter of the nationwide America 250 program. The six-day projection show transforms the Monument into a luminous canvas, bringing to life America’s story, discovery, independence, struggle, triumph and the vision for its future. WATCH 

    01 January,2026 06:37 PM IST
    Space rings in New Year with stunning ‘Champagne Cluster’ view

    Space rings in New Year with stunning ‘Champagne Cluster’ view

    It was given its festive nickname because it was discovered on December 31, 2020, and its galaxies and superheated gas form a bubbly pattern that resembles rising champagne

    02 January,2026 06:37 AM IST | Santiago | Agencies

    Zohran Mamdani sworn in as New York City's youngest mayor in a century

    Public transport has been a cornerstone of Mamdani’s agenda. Along with proposals to make buses free, he has said his administration would expand bicycle lanes and redesign streets to better serve pedestrians

    01 January,2026 03:49 PM IST | New York | mid-day online correspondent

    Swiss bar explosion leaves several dead, dozens injured in Crans-Montana

    The incident comes just weeks ahead of the World Economic Forum’s 2026 Annual Meeting, scheduled to be held from January 19 to 23 in Davos-Klosters, Switzerland. The blast occurred at around 1.30 am. The cause of the explosion is still “unknown”

    01 January,2026 02:58 PM IST | Geneva | mid-day online correspondent
    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
    If you intend to get drunk, leave the driving to the sober

    If you intend to get drunk, leave the driving to the sober

    This is because Japanese authorities have figures showing that riding drunk also leads to serious accidents

    31 December,2025 07:46 AM IST | Mumbai | The Editorial
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    28 December,2025 06:48 AM IST | Mumbai | Rahul da Cunha
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