A group of US lawmakers has written to Indian Ambassador Vinay Kwatra, urging a fair and timely trial for activist Umar Khalid in accordance with international law
02 January,2026 04:56 PM IST | New York | PTI
Of the total cancellations, 32 were arrival flights, while 34 were departures, affecting hundreds of passengers travelling to and from Delhi, officials said
02 January,2026 04:56 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
Chadha had extended strong support to gig workers across the country who observed a nationwide symbolic strike on New Year’s Eve, demanding fair wages, better working conditions and social security from major delivery and e-commerce platforms
02 January,2026 12:43 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
Farmer body FAIFA has criticised the government’s decision to raise excise duty on tobacco products, warning it will hurt farmers’ incomes and worsen smuggling. FAIFA, representing growers across Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka and Gujarat, said the duty increase contradicts the government's assurances of revenue-neutral tax reform
02 January,2026 12:30 PM IST | New Delhi [India] | PTIADVERTISEMENT
