The astronauts completed the first slingshot around the Moon in more than 50 years and travelled deeper into space than any humans before, culminating in a smooth splashdown off the coast of California on Friday
12 April,2026 11:51 AM IST | mid-day online correspondentThe United States said its naval ships had begun efforts to clear sea mines in the Strait of Hormuz, but Iran swiftly denied the claim, heightening tensions between the two sides even as ongoing negotiations failed to reach a breakthrough
12 April,2026 11:21 AM IST | mid-day online correspondentLess than an hour later, police were called to a business in a different part of town where a man had reportedly threatened to burn down the building
12 April,2026 10:39 AM IST | AgenciesThe first earthquake, measuring 4.6 on the Richter scale, was recorded at around 4.22 am at a depth of 10 km. Shortly after, a second tremor of 3.0 magnitude occurred at approximately 4.37 am, with its epicentre located at latitude 33.090 degrees N and longitude 75.928 degrees E, also at a depth of 10 km
12 April,2026 10:33 AM IST | IANSIt’s exactly 50 years to the day when India beat the then world record score in a fourth innings win by chasing 404 vs WI in Port of Spain. It was from here that we started believing anything was possible and nearly pulled off 400-plus targets a couple times
12 April,2026 09:56 AM IST | Sunil GavaskarA sharp blade used in the murder at a residential school in Jehanabad earlier this week was recovered by police
12 April,2026 09:12 AM IST | Agencies“The nation’s security is of paramount importance to us. The BJP resolves to implement UCC in West Bengal to end the politics of appeasement forever,” Modi said
12 April,2026 08:49 AM IST | AgenciesThe decision was taken unanimously by the Gram Panchayat, and posters announcing the rule have been displayed across the village.
12 April,2026 08:14 AM IST | AgenciesUS Vice President JD Vance said talks with Iran ended without a deal after 21 hours, adding that a “final and best offer” has been put forward
12 April,2026 07:43 AM IST | mid-day online correspondentDevendra Fadnavis has dismissed remarks made by Sharad Pawar regarding the Warkari sect, defending its inclusive and spiritual nature. He stated that while some individuals with alleged Urban Naxal links had tried to enter the movement, they were rejected, emphasising the sect’s long-standing philosophy of harmony and purity
11 April,2026 11:11 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentTalks between Iran and the United States have begun in Islamabad with Pakistan acting as a mediator. The initial engagement is indirect, with the possibility of direct talks if progress is made
11 April,2026 08:29 PM IST | PTIThe Government has increased export duty on diesel to Rs 55.5 per litre and on aviation turbine fuel (ATF) to Rs 42 per litre with immediate effect. The move aims to ensure domestic fuel availability and prevent exporters from gaining excess profit due to rising global oil prices triggered by the West Asia conflict.
11 April,2026 08:07 PM IST | PTIThe initiative covered people from Bangadi and Gundnur villages, where a total of around 80 citizens underwent medical examination by a team of specialist doctors, officials said
11 April,2026 07:52 PM IST | Gadchiroli | mid-day online correspondentThe Delhi Metro Rail Corporation has launched a week-long safety awareness campaign across its network to educate passengers on the safe use of lifts, escalators and travelators. Running from April 7 to 13, the initiative includes volunteers, street plays and information drives at busy stations to reduce accidents and improve passenger safety
11 April,2026 07:10 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentResidents of Ladakh will now see their region correctly listed in Aadhaar records, replacing the earlier “Jammu and Kashmir” label. The change, implemented in coordination with UIDAI and the local administration, addresses a long-standing issue that caused inconvenience in accessing services and verifying identity documents
11 April,2026 05:38 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentThe incident appears to be a case of suicide at first glance. However, he said the exact sequence of events will only be confirmed after a detailed investigation. The body has been sent for postmortem examination. A forensic team is also investigating the circumstances surrounding the death, officials said
11 April,2026 04:50 PM IST | Pratapgarh (UP) | mid-day online correspondentData shows that road and highway accidents are the biggest cause of deaths, accounting for around 31 per cent of fatalities. Approximately 46 leopards were killed in vehicle collisions, including 19 deaths on highways alone
11 April,2026 04:22 PM IST | Mumbai | Ranjeet JadhavDescribing the sleeper version as a flagship initiative, Railway Board chief Satish Kumar highlighted that once the prototype clears trials, the joint venture will proceed with delivering 120 trainsets
11 April,2026 04:04 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondentIndia is expected to grow at 6.6 per cent in FY27 despite global slowdown, supported by strong fundamentals, though risks from rising energy prices and global tensions remain
11 April,2026 03:51 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentVikram Misri is visiting France and Germany to hold talks on energy, trade, defence and global issues, with a focus on the West Asia crisis and strengthening bilateral ties.
11 April,2026 02:03 PM IST | New Delhi | PTIA bus carrying Malabar Special Police personnel collided with a container lorry in Kerala’s Kozhikode, injuring 32 people. All the injured received medical treatment and were later discharged
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Confusion has emerged ahead of high-stakes US-Iran negotiations in Islamabad. Earlier reports suggested Washington had agreed to release billions of dollars in frozen Iranian assets held in Qatar and other foreign banks. Iranian sources described the move as a sign of seriousness before talks. However, a White House official has now denied the claim, saying the United States has not agreed to unfreeze Iranian assets. The reported funds, estimated at around 6 billion dollars, were one of Tehran’s key preconditions for negotiations.
A delegation led by Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf has arrived in Islamabad for talks with the US, led by JD Vance. Iran has set preconditions including a Lebanon ceasefire and release of assets, as efforts continue to stabilise the West Asia conflict
11 April,2026 07:24 PM IST | Islamabad | ANIThe conflict involves the world’s largest known group of wild Ngogo chimpanzees community in Kibale National Park, where a once closely bonded group has fractured into opposing sides
Iran is struggling to clear sea mines in the Strait of Hormuz after recent tensions, raising concerns over shipping safety, global oil supply and ongoing diplomatic talks
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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
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Samay Raina says he is still alive, in a YouTube special that has gathered millions and millions of views since it released. I watched it, and bhai, revenge should look like this
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