A container vessel was hit by a projectile near the Strait of Hormuz, causing damage to onboard containers. It is the second such incident in a week, raising fresh concerns about maritime security in the region
18 April,2026 08:11 PM IST | APNida Khan of TCS in Nashik, accused in a case involving alleged sexual harassment and religious conversion-related allegations, has applied for anticipatory bail citing her pregnancy
18 April,2026 07:21 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentPawar said the fight for women’s reservation will continue, while the Opposition denied support for the bill. The legislation failed to secure the required two-thirds majority despite majority votes in favour
18 April,2026 05:51 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentThe Supreme Court has increased a woman’s monthly maintenance to Rs 25,000, ruling that a husband’s loan repayments cannot reduce his legal duty to support his wife
18 April,2026 05:50 PM IST | IANSAccording to police, the accused were influenced by extremist ideology and were part of encrypted social media groups where radical content was shared
18 April,2026 05:39 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentAccording to the weather department, Nagpur and Wardha are likely to experience some of the highest temperatures, touching around 44 degrees Celsius to 45 degrees Celsius
18 April,2026 04:51 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentA court in Nashik has remanded self-styled godman Ashok Kharat to judicial custody till April 30 in a fourth sexual assault case. He is being investigated by an SIT for multiple allegations of sexual assault and financial fraud
18 April,2026 04:17 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentThe reptile, weighing around 150 kg and measuring 2.25 metres, was found hiding in bushes and was safely captured by the Hastinapur forest team. Officials later released it into the Ganga river
18 April,2026 04:16 PM IST | PTI"We have the majority, but we didn't get the two-thirds majority required for the Constitution Amendment, so this bill couldn't be passed," he said, while asserting that all other government business during the session was completed successfully
18 April,2026 03:29 PM IST | ANIOpposition leaders, including K. C. Venugopal, criticised the Centre for linking women’s reservation with delimitation in the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill, insisting they support the quota but oppose the linkage
18 April,2026 03:11 PM IST | ANIPrime Minister Narendra Modi will address the nation at 8:30 pm after the Women’s Reservation Bill failed to pass in the Lok Sabha. Earlier, he criticised the Opposition for not supporting the bill, calling their stance a mistake and accusing them of holding a negative mindset towards women, while warning of political consequences
18 April,2026 02:54 PM IST | ANIProtesters blocked roads, forcing closures of shops and institutions, while police were deployed to maintain order. Opposition leaders demanded a judicial probe and compensation for the victim’s family
18 April,2026 02:48 PM IST | PTIThe Press Information Bureau (PIB) has debunked viral claims that the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) introduced new rules to exchange discontinued currency, confirming no such announcement and urging reliance on official sources
18 April,2026 02:04 PM IST | New Delhi | IANSFlight operations at Pune airport resumed after an overnight disruption caused by a technical snag in an Indian Air Force aircraft. The runway was cleared following safety checks, with over 70 flights cancelled and several diverted before normal services gradually resumed
18 April,2026 01:57 PM IST | Pune | mid-day online correspondentThousands of people in Manipur held a torch rally in Imphal West despite prohibitory orders, protesting a bomb blast in Bishnupur district that killed two children. Protesters demanded the arrest of those responsible, with the rally leading to clashes with security forces
18 April,2026 10:35 AM IST | Imphal | AgenciesA 2024–25 caste survey by the Telangana government has found around 89,000 children engaged in daily wage labour. The report highlights that 14 pc of them belong to SC communities and 11pc to ST communities, raising concerns over child welfare and education.
18 April,2026 10:26 AM IST | Hyderabad | AgenciesAn Election Commission flying squad detained four men and seized a firearm after a car chase near the Silver Cascade entry point in Kodaikanal. The incident occurred during routine checks when officials spotted a gun inside the vehicle
18 April,2026 09:48 AM IST | Kodaikanal (Tamil Nadu) | AgenciesFive people were injured in Shivpuri district of Madhya Pradesh after a Mahindra Thar allegedly driven by BJP MLA Pritam Lodhi’s son, Dinesh Lodhi, hit a motorcycle. Police have registered a case and are investigating the incident
18 April,2026 09:38 AM IST | Shivpuri | AgenciesThe Supreme Court of India has directed Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Uttar Pradesh to install CCTV cameras to curb illegal sand mining in the National Chambal Gharial Sanctuary, warning of strict action if violations continue
18 April,2026 08:47 AM IST | New Delhi | AgenciesNine members of a family were killed after their car collided with a private bus and caught fire in Surpur taluk. A 10-year-old boy was the only survivor, with preliminary reports suggesting a tyre burst led to the fatal crash
18 April,2026 08:36 AM IST | Yadgir (Karnataka) | AgenciesThe post from Central Command came shortly before Trump thanked Iran for opening the Strait of Hormuz, which he said was “completely open and ready for business"
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A high-stakes diplomatic push has resulted in a 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon, but the political fallout is already escalating. US President Donald Trump has announced the temporary truce following days of intensified cross-border clashes, raising hopes of a pause in hostilities, but also triggering a storm of geopolitical claims. Lebanese political voices, including senior parliamentarian Hussein Haj Hassan, have publicly linked the ceasefire to mounting Iranian pressure on Washington, alleging that the US was compelled to act amid shifting regional dynamics. These claims, amplified by regional media networks, suggest that the truce may not be purely diplomatic, but part of a larger power play unfolding across West Asia. Meanwhile, criticism of Israel continues to build. Lebanese officials have warned of possible violations of ceasefire terms, calling for strict monitoring as tensions remain volatile along the border. WATCH
Myanmar has released over 4,500 prisoners, including former President Win Myint, as part of a New Year amnesty announced by the military-led government. It remains unclear whether political prisoners, including Aung San Suu Kyi, will also be freed
18 April,2026 11:20 AM IST | Bangkok | AgenciesThe Giant Magellan Telescope (GMT) is advancing through its final design phase as researchers seek funding for construction. Once completed, the 25.4-meter telescope will be one of the world’s largest and is expected to become operational in the 2030s
Researchers in Japan have developed a method to produce hydrogen gas using iron ions, sodium hydroxide, and methanol under UV light. The process achieved high hydrogen output, comparable to expensive catalysts, offering a potential low-cost clean energy alternative
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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-
Wheelchair users, both cricketers and fans, spoke out about making the Wankhede Stadium and washrooms more accessible for people with disabilities
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