On checking, the boy was found in possession of two country-made pistols and four live cartridges, valued at Rs 2.14 lakh. He did not possess any valid licence and was allegedly intending to sell the weapons illegally, the anti-extortion cell's assistant police inspector Sunil Tarmale said
20 January,2026 12:06 PM IST | Thane | mid-day online correspondent
As the BJP starts the process to elect its new national president, senior leaders have submitted nomination papers for 45-year-old working president Nitin Nabin. Party leaders say the move reflects the BJP’s focus on youth leadership and organisational strength
19 January,2026 08:29 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent-1768812905388_d.png "China records lowest birth rate in 2025 as population falls for 4th year: Report")
China’s birth rate hit a record low of 5.63 per 1000 in 2025, with population declining by 3.39 million for the fourth consecutive year. Despite demographic challenges, the economy grew 5 percent, aided by a record 1.2 trillion dollar trade surplus, though growth slowed to 4.5 percent in Q4
19 January,2026 03:48 PM IST | Beijing (China) | ANI
Led by its 13-member Steering Committee, the two-day workshop served as a platform for sharing scientific knowledge, exploring institutional partnerships and developing coordinated strategies for the protection and management of India’s marine mammal populations
13 January,2026 09:25 AM IST | Mumbai | Ranjeet JadhavADVERTISEMENT
