Three government-vetted judges found Lai, 78, guilty of the charges.
16 December,2025 07:47 AM IST | AgenciesBoth employ thousands to catch, mine and process the commodities for export.
16 December,2025 07:42 AM IST | AgenciesThe announcement followed a video posted on X on Sunday that appeared to show a Tesla Model Y driving through Austin’s streets with no occupants
16 December,2025 07:39 AM IST | AgenciesUsers can guide movements and trigger preloaded demonstrations.
16 December,2025 07:38 AM IST | AgenciesThe method, called V2P (Variant to Phenotype), is intended to speed up genetic testing and support the search for new treatments for complex and rare conditions
16 December,2025 07:29 AM IST | AgenciesWholesale Price Index (WPI)-based inflation was at (-) 1.21 per cent in October and 2.16 per cent in November last year
16 December,2025 07:27 AM IST | AgenciesSutradhaars, Sir PM and Lady Flora, have decided to devote more time to their weekly walkabouts. Today, both are deep in discussion over the design of the new High Court building in Bandra East
16 December,2025 06:57 AM IST | Fiona FernandezThe bride allegedly told the groom and family to go take a walk
16 December,2025 06:54 AM IST | The EditorialIt is Prime Minister Modi's first full-fledged bilateral visit to Jordan - he had earlier transited through Jordan in February 2018 while on his way to the State of Palestine
15 December,2025 10:37 PM IST | IANSThe nationwide AQI map showed multiple toxic hotspots across north India, while parts of central, eastern and southern India reported mixed air quality, ranging from moderate to poor. The data highlights sharp regional differences in pollution levels
15 December,2025 10:26 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentBihar CM Nitish Kumar attended a ceremony marking Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel’s death anniversary and congratulated BJP’s newly appointed National Working President Nitin Nabin
15 December,2025 10:07 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentSeasoned diplomat and 1995-batch IFS officer Nagesh Singh has been appointed as India’s next high commissioner to Australia. Currently serving as India’s Ambassador to Thailand, Singh will succeed Gopal Baglay in Canberra, bringing extensive experience across key diplomatic postings
15 December,2025 09:48 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentMeanwhile, ICC Chairman Jay Shah presented Indian cricket team jerseys to Messi, Suarez and De Paul at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, marking a symbolic meeting of two of the country’s most popular sports. Messi also received a special autographed cricket bat from Shah
15 December,2025 09:42 PM IST | Jamnagar | mid-day online correspondentUntil further notice, students in these grades must attend online classes. The government has emphasised that all schools should strictly follow this order and inform parents immediately, an official notification said
15 December,2025 08:35 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondentThe victim was allegedly attacked by his own friend, who slit his throat with a knife and fled the scene immediately after the assault. According to police officers, the accused allegedly also stabbed the victim in the neck and abdomen while both were seated on the same bench during a tuition class
15 December,2025 08:19 PM IST | Pune | Archana DahiwalThe Supreme Court said it will pass effective and enforceable orders to tackle worsening air pollution in Delhi-NCR. A three-judge bench will hear the matter on Wednesday amid concerns over poor implementation of preventive measures and severe AQI levels
15 December,2025 06:39 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondentTwo trucks carrying chemicals and plastic granules were gutted in a fire near Indore on the Agra-Mumbai national highway, disrupting traffic but causing no injuries. The fire broke out near Manpur town, some 50 kilometres from the district headquarters, Deputy Superintendent of Police Umakant Choudhary
15 December,2025 06:21 PM IST | Indore | PTISaurabh and Gaurav Luthra will be taken into custody by the Goa Police immediately upon their arrival in Delhi from Thailand where they were detained, officials said
15 December,2025 05:25 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondentThe government faced sharp opposition during the Parliament Winter Session over a bill seeking to repeal MGNREGA and replace it with a new rural employment law under Viksit Bharat 2047. Opposition leaders questioned the removal of Mahatma Gandhi’s name from the scheme
15 December,2025 04:46 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondentSeveral cities in Rajasthan woke up to thick fog on Monday, reducing visibility, while air quality across the state remained largely moderate, with some areas reporting poor to severe AQI levels. According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), Dholpur recorded an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 184 in the morning, placing it in the 'moderate'
15 December,2025 03:57 PM IST | Dholpur (Rajasthan) | ANINewly appointed BJP national working president and Bihar PWD minister Nitin Nabin termed his elevation a blessing of the party, praised PM Narendra Modi’s leadership, credited BJP for empowering grassroots workers, and pledged to carry forward his father’s legacy
15 December,2025 03:10 PM IST | Patna | mid-day online correspondentADVERTISEMENT
Rep. Ilhan Omar says her adult son was pulled over by Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents in Minnesota and asked to provide proof of U.S. citizenship. Omar says her son, who was born in the United States, was released after presenting his passport.
The deportation of Saurabh and Gaurav Luthra from Thailand to India is nearing completion, with only a final Bangkok court procedure remaining, sources said. Indian authorities have furnished all required documentation to the Thai side, including the necessary Emergency Certificates (ECs) issued after the brothers' passports were cancelled
15 December,2025 06:19 PM IST | Bangkok [Thailand] | ANIUrban and rural areas of Pakistan’s major cities, Islamabad and Karachi, are facing a severe garbage crisis due to irregular waste collection, failed contracts and inadequate infrastructure. Streets, roads, and open spaces across urban and rural areas are littered with garbage, leaving residents exposed to foul odours, dust, and toxic air
Speaking to the media ahead of the National Cabinet meeting scheduled for 4 pm local time, Albanese said stricter gun controls—including limits on the number of firearms licensed to individuals and periodic reviews of licences—would be placed on the agenda
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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-
With polls round the corner, the disconnect between raja and praja is stark. While politicians talk bird parks, golf courses, world-class projects, Mumbaikars want good roads, clean air, and safe commutes
13 December,2025 07:48 AM IST | Mumbai | Sanjeev ShivadekarADVERTISEMENT
