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Latest News LIVE Updates: A delegation of the Election Commission of India on Friday met senior police officers in Mumbai to review security-related preparations for assembly polls. We are closing the LIVE blog now

27 September,2024 10:16 PM IST | Mumbai
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Latest News LIVE Updates: The phase 3 of the Jammu and Kashmir assembly elections recorded 65.58 per cent voting till 7 pm on Wednesday. We are closing the LIVE blog now

01 October,2024 10:15 PM IST | Mumbai
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Latest News LIVE Updates: The ACB carried out searches at multiple locations in Rajasthan in a disproportionate assets case against Kota Divisional Commissioner Rajendra Vijay, officials said. We are now closing the live blog

02 October,2024 11:38 PM IST | Mumbai
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Latest News LIVE Updates: Union Cabinet has approved the decision conferring status of classical language to Marathi, an official statement said on Thursday. We are now closing the live blog.

03 October,2024 10:19 PM IST | Mumbai
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Latest News LIVE Updates: Pune Police released sketches of two suspects in connection with the alleged gang rape of a 21-year-old girl in the Bopdev Ghat area in Pune on October 3 night. We are now closing the live blog.

04 October,2024 11:29 PM IST | Mumbai
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Manmohan Singh passes away, LIVE Updates: Leaders from around the globe have expressed their condolences after former Prime Minister of India Manmohan Singh passed away on Thursday

27 December,2024 10:05 PM IST | Mumbai
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Manmohan Singh funeral LIVE updates: UN chief Antonio Guterres expressed condolences following death of former Indian PM

28 December,2024 10:02 PM IST | Mumbai
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HMPV Outbreak Live Updates: Amid detection of human metapneumovirus (HMPV) cases in parts of the country, the district administration of Pune in Maharashtra on Tuesday said necessary arrangements were being made. We are closing the LIVE blog now

07 January,2025 10:07 PM IST | Mumbai
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HMPV Outbreak LIVE Updates:  A suspected case of human metapneumovirus (HMPV) infection has been reported in Himatnagar city of Gujarat's Sabarkantha district, officials said Wednesday. The blood sample of the patient - an eight-year-old boy, who is currently on a ventilator in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of a private hospital - has been sent to a government hospital for confirmation, they said. We are closing the LIVE blog now

08 January,2025 10:14 PM IST | Mumbai
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HMPV Outbreak LIVE Updates: Responding to the concerns triggered by the detection of human metapneumovirus (HMPV) cases in the country, the Jammu and Kashmir health department has set up a specialised ICU ward in Jammu to address any potential outbreak of the disease. 

09 January,2025 10:29 PM IST | Mumbai
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HMPV Outbreak LIVE Updates: An eight-year-old boy from Gujarat's Sabarkantha district has contracted human metapneumovirus infection, taking the number of HMPV cases in the state to three, an official said on Friday. The boy, who belongs to a family of farm labourers from Prantij taluka, was found positive for HMPV in a test run by a private laboratory but health authorities had sent his blood samples to a government lab for confirmation, he said. We are closing the LIVE blog now

10 January,2025 10:28 PM IST | Mumbai
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the newly constructed Z-Morh tunnel in Sonamarg located in Jammu and Kashmir on Monday. (Pics/PTI)

13 January,2025 02:04 PM IST | ronak mastakar
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Firefighters scrambled Sunday to make further progress against wildfires that have destroyed thousands of homes and killed 24 people in the Los Angeles area as forecasters again warned of dangerous weather with the return of strong winds this week. At least 16 people were missing, and authorities said that number was expected to rise. (Pics/AFP)

13 January,2025 02:28 PM IST | ronak mastakar
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 Makar Sankranti, Magh Bihu, Pongal, and Lohri—traditional harvest festivals celebrated on January 14—are observed across different regions of India. Despite regional variations, these festivals share common themes of gratitude for the harvest and the sun's transition. (Pics/PTI and AFP)

13 January,2025 03:21 PM IST | Joy Manikumar
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HMPV Outbreak LIVE Updates: One more child in Puducherry tested positive for HMPV and is undergoing treatment in the centrally administered JIPMER. We are closing the LIVE blog now

13 January,2025 10:04 PM IST | Mumbai
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Delhi and other parts of North India continued to have chilly weather with foggy skies. (Pics/PTI)

14 January,2025 01:41 PM IST | ronak mastakar

Fight between protectors of Constitution and those spreading hatred: Rahul

The Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha also accused BJP and RSS of 'undermining the Constitution and neglecting marginalised communities' in the country

18 January,2025 05:34 PM IST | Patna | mid-day online correspondent

Kolkata rape-murder: Court finds accused Sanjay Roy guilty

On August 9, a trainee doctor was found dead in the seminar room at RG Kar Hospital in Kolkata. The incident sparked widespread protests. Following the incident, Roy, a civic volunteer at the hospital, was arrested in connection with the crime

18 January,2025 04:01 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

Mid-Day Top News: Maharashtra CM Fadnavis tributes Wankhede's milestone and more

Stay informed with the latest developments in the nation, Mumbai, entertainment, sports, and more. Let's dive into the headlines shaping our world today

18 January,2025 02:16 PM IST | Mumbai

J&K: 16 dead in Rajouri due to mysterious illness; authorities on high alert

Due to the lack of concrete information regarding the cause of the disease, efforts to enforce targeted measures into place have been hindered

18 January,2025 12:23 PM IST | Rajouri | mid-day online correspondent

1521 nominations filed by 981 candidates for Delhi Assembly Elections

The maximum number of nomination papers have been filed in the New Delhi Assembly Constituency

18 January,2025 10:26 AM IST | New Delhi | ANI

60-year-old man sentenced to 12 years for raping minor

"The sexual offence may be an isolated act for the convict, however, the said act deeply impacts the life of an innocent child," the special judge said in the order.

18 January,2025 06:31 AM IST | New Delhi | ANI

    Kolkata Doctor Rape Case: Sanjay Roy found ‘guilty’, punishment to be declared

    A big verdict was made today in the Kolkata RG Kar Rape Case. After 5 months of long investigations, additional District Judge of Sealdah Court found accused Sanjay Roy ‘guilty’ in the gruesome rape-murder case on January 18. The court said BNS Sections 64,66, 103/1 have been framed against the accused Sanjay Roy and the quantum will be given on January 20. The complaint said that the accused entered the seminar room at the Medical College where he assaulted and murdered a resting lady doctor. However, ‘convict’ Sanjay Roy denied the allegations and dropped hints about the alleged involvement of an IPS officer. The judge informed that further hearing of the accused will be on Jan 20 and his punishment will also be declared that day.

    18 January,2025 06:37 PM

    Blinken tells AP he's worried Trump regime may abandon Biden's foreign policy

    But in an wide-ranging interview Friday on his last workday as America's top diplomat, he expressed concern that the Trump team might abandon all or some of those policies

    18 January,2025 06:34 AM IST | Washington | AP

    Israel's Cabinet approves deal for ceasefire in Gaza and release of hostages

    Mediators Qatar and the US announced the ceasefire Wednesday, but the deal was in limbo for more than a day as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu insisted there were last-minute complications that he blamed on the Hamas militant group.

    18 January,2025 06:33 AM IST | Jerusalem | AP

    French President pledges support for Lebanese army

    Macron highlighted France's support for Lebanon's sovereignty and its leadership's efforts to ensure the country's full control over its territory

    18 January,2025 06:32 AM IST | Beirut | IANS

    Israel's security cabinet okays Gaza ceasefire-for-hostage deal

    Hamas said in a statement on Friday that disputes have been resolved, a day after the group affirmed in a statement its commitment to the full terms of the accord.

    18 January,2025 06:32 AM IST | Jerusalem | IANS

    Imran Khan sentenced to 14 years in prison

    The verdict was announced in a makeshift court set up in Adila jail where Khan is currently lodged.

    18 January,2025 05:19 AM IST | Islamabad | Agencies

    Musk’s Starship rocket is ‘lost’ after minutes into test flight

    SpaceX was able to duplicate its prior feat of catching a booster that returned to Earth. But 8.5 minutes into flight, the Starship spacecraft itself was lost

    18 January,2025 05:19 AM IST | Texas | Agencies

    Christmas 2024: History, significance, and everything you need to know

    In India, the festive season begins early in December, with cities and towns across the country adorning their streets with Christmas lights, decorations, and Christmas trees

    26 December,2024 07:33 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

    Christmas 2024: Heartfelt wishes and greetings to send to your loved ones

    As the holiday season approaches in 2024, it's the perfect opportunity to send heartfelt wishes and greetings to your loved ones, letting them know just how much they mean to you

    26 December,2024 07:32 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

    Over 30 lakh devotees make pilgrimage to Badrinath and Kedarnath in 2024: Report

    The Shri Badrinath-Kedarnath Temple Committee reported a record-breaking 30,87,417 pilgrims visiting Badrinath and Kedarnath Dhams during the 2024 Yatra season, highlighting the success of temple and local administration efforts

    18 November,2024 10:03 AM IST | Dehradun

    Gurunanak Jayanti brings light and devotion to Mumbai's gurudwaras

    Mumbai marks Guru Nanak’s birth anniversary with celebrations highlighting his teachings on unity, service, and compassion.

    16 November,2024 02:07 PM IST | Mumbai | Anisha Shrivastava

    Varanasi: Large crowds gather at Dashashwamedh Ghat for 'Ganga Mahotsav 2024'

    Large crowds gathered at Varanasi's Dashashwamedh Ghat for the ongoing Ganga Mahotsav 2024, where cultural performances, including a Kathak dance by Yasmin Singh, added to the vibrant atmosphere. The festival celebrates the spiritual significance of the Ganges and attracts visitors from around the world

    13 November,2024 09:59 AM IST | Varanasi

    Devotees celebrate Chhath Puja with holy dip in Ganga at Patliputra Ghat

    On the first day of Chhath Puja, devotees gathered at Patliputra Ghat in Patna to perform sacred rituals, take a holy dip in the Ganga, and prepare offerings for the Sun God.

    05 November,2024 11:20 AM IST | Patna

    India paid for their obsession with IPL, short-form cricket

    It didn’t take Nostradamus to predict the result of the recent Border-Gavaskar Trophy series; the visitors played white-ball cricket with the red ball and consequently only once going the full five days of a Test match

    18 January,2025 10:51 AM IST | Mumbai | Michael Jeh

    More respect for bizmen, please

    We should consider felicitating Indian entrepreneurs more often because they may someday change our lives for the better

    18 January,2025 05:15 AM IST | Mumbai | Lindsay Pereira

    Invigilators must keep abreast of latest tech

    The duo reportedly paid between Rs 5 to Rs 10 lakh for assistance, which included being given Bluetooth devices and SIM cards to facilitate the malpractice, revealed police sources.

    18 January,2025 05:15 AM IST | Mumbai | The Editorial

    Have a safe run on Sunday, Mumbai Marathoners!

    Runners too, must use pavements when convenient, as it is less risky

    17 January,2025 08:14 AM IST | Mumbai | The Editorial

    Disbelief, the stealthy thief of joy

    Oftentimes, doubt born of trauma tends to make itself manifest immediately after we come across potential good news, resulting in the deferring of happiness and harbouring of secrets from one’s self

    17 January,2025 08:14 AM IST | Mumbai | Rosalyn D'mello

    Now and then, some fun!

    Here’s a make-believe Border-Gavaskar Trophy series-related conversation between a former journalist grandfather and his cricket-mad 14-year-old grandson, held 50 years later in 2075

    16 January,2025 06:41 AM IST | Mumbai | Clayton Murzello