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Supriya Sule seeks urgent help for 41 Maharashtra travellers stranded in Riyadh

The NCP (SP) Working President and Lok Sabha MP from Baramati said that 41 Indians from Bhokardan were stranded in Riyadh after Akasa Air abruptly cancelled their flight to Mumbai. She also listed all the passenger names

06 April,2026 12:13 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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Airstrikes on Iran kill over 25 as Trump's deadline to open Hormuz looms

More than 25 people were killed in US-Israel airstrikes across Iran, triggering retaliatory missile attacks by Tehran on Israel and Gulf nations. The escalation comes as Donald Trump’s deadline for reopening the Strait of Hormuz approaches, heightening fears of a wider regional conflict and energy crisis

06 April,2026 12:10 PM IST | AP
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Ancient dice discovery rewrites history of gambling

The research shows that dice, gambling, and games of chance have been part of Native American cultures for at least 12,000 years

06 April,2026 11:56 AM IST | Agencies
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Israel: Two dead, 2 missing after missile strike on Haifa residential building

An Iranian missile strike on a residential building in Haifa has left two people dead and two missing, with several others injured. Emergency teams continue rescue operations as hostilities between Israel and Iran intensify, raising fears of further escalation

06 April,2026 11:55 AM IST | ANI
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West Asia conflict is Donald Trump’s personal war, says Iran leader India envoy

Iran’s Supreme Leader’s representative in India has termed the ongoing West Asia conflict a “personal war” of Donald Trump against Iran. He defended Iran’s control over the Strait of Hormuz and blamed the crisis on US-Israel actions, while emphasising longstanding ties between Iran and India

06 April,2026 11:30 AM IST | IANS
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Rahul Gandhi hails Zubeen Garg, calls Assam CM Sarma the most corrupt

Zubeen Garg worked his entire life to unite people of Assam; he never misbehaved with anyone said the LoP Rahul Gandhi

06 April,2026 11:25 AM IST | Agencies
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BJP headquarters blast: Punjab Police arrest two key suspects

Two men were arrested in Haryana for the April 1 blast outside BJP Punjab headquarters in Chandigarh. The explosion caused damage to nearby vehicles but no casualties were reported.

06 April,2026 11:24 AM IST | Agencies
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Himanta’s wife holds 3 passports, says Congress; Assam CM rejects claims

Hitting back at Khera, Sarma said that as Assam moves decisively towards a historic mandate, such desperate and baseless attacks only expose the Congress’ sinking ground

06 April,2026 11:22 AM IST | Agencies
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Kerala woman goes missing during trek in Karnataka; search intensified

Additional personnel and drone cameras have been deployed to search for her, Karnataka Forest Minister Eshwar Khandre said on Sunday. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, expressing concern about the young woman's disappearance, instructed that search operations be intensified

06 April,2026 11:20 AM IST | Agencies
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Suspected measles outbreak kills nearly 100 children in Bangladesh

Health ministry figures revealed that suspected measles cases among children aged six months to five years have surged to 6,476. Confirmed cases stand at 826, with 16 laboratory-confirmed deaths, though officials say many more may have died before testing could be done

06 April,2026 10:58 AM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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Akasa Air continues Jeddah flights, extends refund waiver amid Mideast tensions

Akasa Air will continue flights to Jeddah while suspending services to select Gulf destinations amid the Middle East conflict. The airline has extended its waiver on cancellation and rescheduling charges until April 12, allowing passengers flexible travel options

06 April,2026 10:55 AM IST | ANI
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Heavy rain likely in TN’s Western Ghats; north to stay dry

The India Meteorological Department has forecast heavy rainfall in parts of southern Tamil Nadu, especially along the Western Ghats, while northern regions including Chennai are expected to remain dry with rising temperatures

06 April,2026 10:54 AM IST | IANS
Nomination filing for TN Assembly elections to close today

Nomination filing for TN Assembly elections to close today

Nomination filing for the Tamil Nadu Assembly Elections closes today, with over 3,400 candidates already in the fray. A last-day surge is expected as key leaders, including Edappadi K. Palaniswami, prepare to file papers, intensifying the electoral contest

06 April,2026 10:54 AM IST | Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | IANS
Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin calls DMK manifesto the ‘superstar’ of 2026 polls

Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin calls DMK manifesto the ‘superstar’ of 2026 polls

Stalin detailed several “superstar” highlights, most notably the ‘Illatharasi’ (Homemaker) scheme

06 April,2026 08:38 AM IST | Chennai | Agencies
Maharashtra: Missing 17-year-old found dead in Beed; police begin investigation

Maharashtra: Missing 17-year-old found dead in Beed; police begin investigation

The body of a 17-year-old girl, missing for three days, was recovered from a well in Beed district. Police suspect she was married as a minor and said action will be taken under the law if confirmed

05 April,2026 10:25 PM IST | Beed | mid-day online correspondent
Maharashtra: Congress fields Akash Vishwanath More for Baramati bypoll

Maharashtra: Congress fields Akash Vishwanath More for Baramati bypoll

The Congress has announced Advocate Akash Vishwanath More as its candidate for the Baramati Assembly by-election in Maharashtra. The decision, approved by party chief Mallikarjun Kharge, signals a strategic move as parties gear up for key electoral contests in the state

05 April,2026 09:14 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
Over 6,000 Uttar Pradesh workers in Israel safe; govt in constant touch

Over 6,000 Uttar Pradesh workers in Israel safe; govt in constant touch

More than 6,000 workers from Uttar Pradesh currently in Israel are safe despite ongoing tensions, officials confirmed. The state government, under Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, is maintaining regular contact with the Indian Embassy to monitor their well-being

05 April,2026 07:48 PM IST | Lucknow | mid-day online correspondent
Election Commission cracks Rs 651 crore across states/UTs; 319 crore from WB

Election Commission cracks Rs 651 crore across states/UTs; 319 crore from WB

Ahead of assembly elections in five states, the Election Commission of India has seized over Rs 651 crore worth of cash, liquor, drugs and freebies. West Bengal recorded the highest recoveries, followed by Tamil Nadu, Assam, Kerala and Puducherry

05 April,2026 07:32 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
Maharashtra: Latur police book bikers for modified silencers

Maharashtra: Latur police book bikers for modified silencers

Police in Latur registered cases against eight bikers for using loud modified silencers as part of a drive against noise pollution. In a separate incident, a tempo driver from Nanded allegedly died by suicide inside his parked vehicle, with a note shared on WhatsApp under investigation

05 April,2026 06:13 PM IST | Latur | mid-day online correspondent
MP building collapse: Three pulled alive; search continues for others

MP building collapse: Three pulled alive; search continues for others

Anuppur Collector Harshal Pancholi said, “Five people have been rescued, of whom two have died, and three are undergoing treatment. The NDRF-SDRF team and district administration are engaged in rescue operations”

05 April,2026 04:04 PM IST | Bhopal | mid-day online correspondent
Teen stabs his uncle, cousin to death during wedding procession in Wardha

Teen stabs his uncle, cousin to death during wedding procession in Wardha

According to the police, the family had been embroiled in a prolonged land dispute. Prima facie, the attack appears to be linked to the ongoing conflict

05 April,2026 03:51 PM IST | Wardha (Maharashtra) | mid-day online correspondent
F-15 Rescue Turns DEADLY: 5 Killed in Iran, Bahrain Tank Set ABLAZE

    F-15 Rescue Turns DEADLY: 5 Killed in Iran, Bahrain Tank Set ABLAZE

    A high-stakes US military rescue mission to recover a missing F-15 crew member has unfolded alongside a wave of deadly strikes inside Iran, dramatically escalating tensions across the West Asia. Iran’s Revolutionary Guard has confirmed the deaths of five fighters in Ardabil following overnight attacks, reportedly linked to US and Israeli operations. The strikes coincided with an intense American rescue effort involving dozens of aircraft, an operation that officials are calling one of the most complex in recent times. Meanwhile, the conflict spilled beyond Iran’s borders. A suspected Iranian drone strike targeted a major energy facility in Bahrain, igniting a storage tank fire at Bapco Energies. Authorities later confirmed the situation was brought under control with no reported injuries, but the message was clear, the confrontation is widening.

    05 April,2026 05:59 PM IST
    West Asia war: Trump issues expletive-laden threat to Tehran

    West Asia war: Trump issues expletive-laden threat to Tehran

    Iran threatened on Sunday to step up its attacks on oil and other civilian infrastructure facilities if the US and Israel attack Iranian civilian facilities

    06 April,2026 08:19 AM IST | Washington | Agencies

    Iranian drones strike Bahrain's petrochemical firm, fire under control

    Iranian drones struck the Gulf Petrochemical Industries Company in Manama, triggering fires in multiple operational units that were later brought under control without casualties. The attack comes amid escalating regional tensions involving Iran and Israel

    05 April,2026 07:49 PM IST | Bahrain | ANI

    Gunfire reported near White House; no injuries

    US authorities launched a security response after gunfire was reported near Lafayette Park, close to the White House. The United States Secret Service confirmed no injuries and said no suspect has been identified so far

    05 April,2026 07:44 PM IST | Washington DC | IANS
    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
    Mumbai needs to ensure it is rain-ready

    Mumbai needs to ensure it is rain-ready

    A flower seller lost her life sheltering under a tree during the downpour, only to have the tree fall on her.

    04 April,2026 08:01 AM IST | Mumbai | The Editorial
    02 April,2026 08:23 AM IST | Mumbai | Clayton Murzello
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