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Noida: Two injured after Lamborghini hits them; driver arrested
A Lamborghini hit two pedestrians on a footpath adjacent to an under-construction building in sector 94 in Noida on Sunday, police said. The injured, labourers from Chhattisgarh, were rushed to a nearby hospital and are said to be out of danger. They have suffered a fracture in their legs, police said. A purported video surfaced online showing that after the accident, a man was heard asking the accused if he knew how many people died here. To this, the accused asked the locals "koi mar gaya idhar? (did anyone die here?)" and came out of the car. Following this, someone in the video could be heard saying, "police ko bulao (call the police)". Bhupendra Singh, In-charge at Sector 126 Police Station told PTI, "In the car accident two labourers were injured and they were from Chhattisgarh. They are out of danger and have fractures in their legs." The accident happened adjacent to an under-construction building, he said. "The car driver has been identified as Deepak, a resident of Ajmer and the car is registered with the Puducherry registration. He has been arrested and the car has been seized," he added. During questioning he told the police that the accident happened due to a fault in the vehicle. Further investigation is underway, Singh said. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever.
31 March,2025 11:18 AM IST | Noida | PTI
Mid-Day Top News: Motorists raising hell on yet-to-open Samruddhi Highway
Welcome to Mid-Day's Top News at this hour! We bring you a curated selection of the most significant and compelling news from around the globe. Stay informed with the latest developments in the nation, Mumbai, entertainment, sports, and more. Let's dive into the headlines shaping our world today. Indian stock markets closed for Eid The Indian stock markets remained closed on Monday in observance of Eid al-Fitr celebrations, while other major Asian markets faced heavy selling pressure. On Friday, Indian markets ended in the red, with the Nifty closing at 23,519 points after shedding 72 points, while the Sensex declined 0.25 per cent to settle at 77,414. Motorists raising hell on yet-to-open stretch of Samruddhi Highway The Igatpuri-Amane section of the Mumbai-Nagpur Expressway—commonly known as the Samruddhi Mahamarg, which was expected to be thrown open to traffic in March, is allegedly being used by motorists before being inaugurated, raising concerns about safety as crash barrier work is still underway. Locals have accused the authorities of turning a blind eye to offenders. Read more. Mumbai’s new elevated nature trail opens at Kamala Nehru Park in Malabar Hill On Sunday morning, it was all about putting your two best feet forward as a highly anticipated forest walkway/elevated nature trail opened at Kamala Nehru Park, Malabar Hill. This walkway, which stands opposite the Malabar Hill Club (formerly WIAA club), next to Siri Road was inaugurated amidst cheers at 9.30 am. Read more. Salman Khan fans and Sikandar makers pull down over 3000 pirated links on release day The night before a movie’s release should be all about celebration for the makers and the team. But Sikandar’s leading man Salman Khan and producer Sajid Nadiadwala spent Saturday night and the early hours of March 30 scrambling to contain an online leak of their film. Hours before AR Murugadoss’ directorial venture hit the theatres on March 30 morning, the film’s high-definition (HD) version made its way to X. To combat the leak, Nadiadwala’s production house, Khan’s fan clubs and Mumbai Police’s cyber department worked together and pulled down over 3000 links. Read more. IPL 2025 | "With success comes stardom, but...": Vignesh Puthur's coach CG Vijayakumar Mumbai Indians’ young left-arm wrist spinner Vignesh Puthur’s first coach CG Vijayakumar wants his ward to remain grounded and handle the pressure of expectations by staying focussed. Read more.
31 March,2025 10:44 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Six killed as tree falls on vehicles near Manikaran Gurdwara in Himachal Pradesh
Six people, including four tourists, were killed and several injured after a huge tree got uprooted following a storm in Himachal Pradesh's Kullu district and fell on several vehicles near Gurdwara Manikaran Sahib on Sunday, officials said. Medical teams, police and revenue officials are present at the spot and coordinating the rescue and relief operations, Kullu Sub Divisional Magistrate Vikas Shukla told reporters at the spot. Among those killed were Jammu and Kashmir resident Reena, who was working in Manikaran, Sameer, a native of Nepal working in the BRO office in Manali, and four tourists -- Varsini from Bangalore and Dhinta, Manish and Gulshan -- the students of Haryana School of Regional Marketing, said Tehsildar Hari Singh Yadav. Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu and Leader of Opposition Jai Ram Thakur have expressed deep grief over the incident. Congress MLA from Kullu Sunder Singh Thakur said six people were killed when a tree opposite the Gurdwara Manikaran Sahib fell on vehicles parked on the road. The injured have been identified as Bangalore resident Ramesh, his wife Pallavi and son Bhargav; Haryana's Prachi and Vikram Aacharya and his wife Tumpa Aacharya, they said. Aacharya, who is from Assam, said the incident occurred around 4:30 when he was waiting for a vehicle along with his family members. "We had come on Kullu-Manali trip. It was not a landslide and everything happened so quickly that we could not understand what happened," he added. The injured have been shifted to a Kullu hospital and are out of danger, the officials said. The chief minister has directed the district administration to extend all possible assistance to the victims and their families. He has also instructed them to ensure the best possible medical treatment to the injured. Meanwhile, videos of the incident are being shared on social media platforms in which people are heard saying that no help reached the spot in the first hour. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever
31 March,2025 09:59 AM IST | Shimla | PTI
'PM Modi to inaugurate Jammu-Srinagar Vande Bharat train on April 19 from Katra'
Union Minister Jitendra Singh has announced that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the Jammu-Srinagar Vande Bharat train service on April 19 from Katra. Singh added that the train service will initially begin from Katra due to the renovation work at the Jammu railway station. Once the work is completed, around August, the train will start running from Jammu. "On April 19, the Prime Minister will arrive in Udhampur. Afterwards, he will visit the world's highest rail bridge, which has been constructed, to inspect it and inaugurate it. Then, he will reach Katra and inaugurate the Vande Bharat train. The Jammu-Srinagar Vande Bharat service is being started temporarily from Katra due to the renovation work at the Jammu railway station. Once the work is completed, around August, the train will start running from Jammu as per the schedule," Singh said. According to a Ministry of Railways release, the Jammu-Srinagar Vande Bharat train is specially designed with anti freezing features. The Snow removal train, moving ahead of passenger and freight trains, will make sure that trains on this strategic route run all through the year, day and night. This will ensure all-weather connectivity between both regions. To give passengers a comfortable & safe travel experience, Railways has used Anti-Vibration seismic devices in the project as this region falls in zone-V earthquake vulnerability. These dampers will absorb the tremors in the Himalayan terrain and thus maintain faster and safer travel for commuters. "The Vande Bharat Express running in Kashmir is different from the Vande Bharat Express running across the country. It is specially designed to operate smoothly in extreme cold conditions, i.e. as low as -20degC. To ensure comfort for passengers and drivers, the train is equipped with advanced heating systems," as per the release. The driver's cabin features a heated windshield to prevent it from fogging up or freezing, ensuring clear visibility in extreme temperatures. Further, the train has heating elements in the plumbing and bio-toilets to prevent water from freezing, ensuring that essential systems continue to function during cold weather. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever
31 March,2025 09:45 AM IST | Udhampur (Jammu and Kashmir) | ANI
Madhya Pradesh: Ban on non-veg food sale in Maihar town for Navratri
Authorities have banned the sale of all non-vegetarian foods in BJP-ruled Madhya Pradesh's Maihar town during the nine-day Navratri festival. Maihar is home to revered Maa Sharda Mandir, a Shaktipeeth for Hindus. Tens of thousands of devotees visit the town during the annual nine-day 'Maa Shardey Chaitra Navrati Fair'. The Navratri festivities commenced on Sunday. Besides, meat shops in Bhopal and Indore have been ordered to remain closed on the festivals of Chaiti Chand (March 30), Ram Navami (April 6), Mahavir Jayanti (April 10) and Buddha Purnima (May 12), civic officials said. To enforce the ban in the two cities, municipal authorities have warned that shops will even face cancellation of their licence if they flout the orders. Several BJP lawmakers, including former party whip in the Lok Sabha and MP Public Works Department minister Rakesh Singh, had demanded that meat shops in the state be ordered to remain shut during Navratri. The government has already announced that liquor shops will be closed permanently in 17 holy towns, including Maihar, across the state from April 1. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever
31 March,2025 09:43 AM IST | Bhopal | PTI
AFSPA extended to Manipur, parts of Nagaland, Arunachal
The Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA) was on Sunday extended for six months in the entire Manipur, except the jurisdictions of 13 police stations. The AFSPA, under which a particular state or some areas are declared “disturbed”, has also been extended to eight districts in Nagaland and 21 police station areas in five other districts of the state for six months, according to a notification issued by the Union home ministry. The law for six months beginning April 1 after a review of the law and order situation in these northeastern states. The AFSPA, often criticised as a draconian law, gives armed forces operating in disturbed areas sweeping powers to search, arrest and open fire if they deem it necessary. “Whereas the central government after review of the law and order situation in the state of Manipur, in exercise of the powers conferred by Section 3 of the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, 1958 (28 of 1958) declares the entire state of Manipur, excluding the areas falling under the jurisdiction of 13 police stations of 5 districts, as ‘disturbed area’ for a period of six months with effect from 01.04.2025, unless withdrawn earlier,” the notification related to Manipur read. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever
31 March,2025 09:32 AM IST | New Delhi | Agencies
India sends aid to earthquake-hit Myanmar
India has sent relief materials, rescue teams and medical equipment in five military aircraft to Myanmar to help victims of the 7.7-magnitude earthquake that killed over 1,600 people and injured nearly 3,000. India mounted its relief mission—named ‘Operation Brahma’ as a swift response to the devastation caused by the earthquake that hit Myanmar as well as Thailand on Friday. New Delhi dispatched relief materials, medicines, an 80-member search and rescue team from the NDRF and military field hospitals in three C-130J and two C-17 Globemaster aircraft. A specialised rescue team from Indian Army’s 50 (I) Para Brigade has also been swiftly deployed, officials said. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever
31 March,2025 09:31 AM IST | New Delhi | Agencies
BJP delegation stopped from visiting clash-hit area in West Bengal
A BJP delegation, led by Union Minister Sukanta Majumdar, was on Sunday stopped by the police at English Bazar, around three kilometres ahead of Mothabari in West Bengal's Malda district, where clashes were reported between two communities. As the BJP team was not allowed to visit the violence-hit area, the saffron party leaders and supporters staged a road blockade. “The people of Bengal are witnessing what is happening here. The police of the state are working as the cadre of the ruling TMC,” Majumdar, also the BJP’s West Bengal unit president, told reporters. The situation in the clash-hit Mothabari was peaceful, amid heavy deployment of police personnel, a senior police officer said. Clashes erupted a day after a religious procession passed by a place of worship in Mothabari on Wednesday evening. A total of 50 people have been arrested in connection with their involvement in the clashes. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever
31 March,2025 09:30 AM IST | Kolkata | Agencies
People’s choice between jungle raj and development, says Amit Shah
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday sounded the bugle for Bihar Assembly polls due later this year, urging the people to strengthen the hands of Prime Minister Narendra Modi by voting the BJP-led NDA back to power. Addressing a rally in Gopalganj, a stronghold of the RJD, Shah also charged the opposition party’s president Lalu Prasad Yadav and his wife Rabri Devi, both of whom had together ruled the state for 15 years, with running a “jungle raj”, alleging that murders, kidnappings and dacoities became an industry in the state while they were in power. “The people of Bihar have a choice to make between the Lalu-Rabri duo, representing the jungle raj, and development under Modi and Nitish,” said the former BJP president. The Union minister said things began to improve when the BJP, in alliance with JD(U) headed by Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, formed a government in the state. If the NDA returns to power later this year, Bihar’s decades-old problem of annual floods will become a thing of the past, he said. “I request you all to form the NDA government for another five years, and we assure you that we will make Bihar flood-free. Floods will become a past in Bihar,” Shah said. Rs 800 cr schemes, projects Earlier in the day, Shah unveiled schemes and laid the foundation stones for projects worth over Rs 800 crore on the occasion of International Cooperative Day. He launched schemes, comprising R111 crore from the cooperative department and R421 crore from the urban development and housing department. He also laid the foundation stones for 133 police buildings, costing R181 crore, and three road transport and national highway projects worth Rs 109 crore. ‘Will never ditch BJP again’Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar assured Shah that he would “never again” ditch the BJP, having done so “twice by mistake”. With Assembly elections barely a few months away, the JD(U) president’s averment came at a function in Patna where Shah and he unveiled several projects of the Centre and the state. A BJP ally since the mid-90s, Kumar split with the party in 2014, only to realign three years later. In 2022, he again parted ways, vowing to dislodge the BJP from power at the Centre and bring together parties from across the country to form the INDIA bloc. However, ahead of last year’s Lok Sabha polls, the Janata Dal (United) supremo was back in the NDA. In his speech, Kumar blamed his break-ups with the BJP on “some people in my own party” but asserted, “I committed the mistake twice. But it is going to be never again.” Rs 421 CRAmount dedicated for urban development This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever
31 March,2025 09:29 AM IST | Patna | Agencies
Beed mosque blast: Two held; accused shot reel with explosives
The police on Sunday said that two people were held in connection with the Beed mosque blast case and the accused had shot a reel with the explosives, reported the PTI. Gelatin sticks kept allegedly by a man at a mosque had triggered a blast in Maharashtra's Beed district early on Sunday, the police said. The police have arrested two persons in connection with the explosion that occurred around 2.30 am at the mosque in Ardha Masla village in Georai tehsil, an official said, as per the PTI. According to the police, one of the arrested accused had earlier shot a reel with the explosives and a cigarette in his hand before placing them inside the mosque, according to the PTI. While no one was injured in the blast, the internal portion of the structure was damaged, he said. The police have arrested Vijay Rama Gavhane (22) and Sriram Ashok Sagde (24), both residents of Ardha Masla village, an official said, the PTI reported. "Gavhane is involved in digging wells. He shot a reel earlier while smoking a cigarette and playing with a bundle of gelatin sticks. He might have obtained the sticks from a licensed seller," he said, the news agency reported on Sunday. In rural Maharashtra, gelatin sticks are used to carry out blasts in wells, quarries and mines. The local crime branch is probing into the incident, it was stated. The incident led to tension in the village. An official said heavy security was deployed in the village to prevent law and order issues. The accused entered the mosque from the back and allegedly kept some gelatin sticks there, which triggered a blast, as per officials. The village head alerted the Talawada police around 4 am. The internal portion of the mosque was damaged in the blast, an official said. Beed Superintendent of Police Navneet Kanwat and other senior officials had rushed to the spot following the incident. A bomb detection and disposal squad (BDDS), along with a forensic science team, also reached the spot, the official said. Kanwat said that the Beed Police have apprehended two persons in connection with the blast, and a case has been registered against them. He also appealed to people not to spread rumours and help the police maintain law and order. According to locals, there was a scuffle between two groups on Saturday night during a 'Sandal' procession at the village. The village has a tradition of celebrating festivals together, they said. During the Gudi Padwa festival, Hindus visit Hazrat Sayyad Badshah Dargah near the mosque, a villager said. As the joint celebration for Gudi Padwa and Ramzan Eid was scheduled on Sunday morning, the accused persons tried to blow up the mosque using gelatin sticks, he said, the news agency reported. (with PTI inputs)
30 March,2025 11:05 PM IST | Beed (Maharashtra) | mid-day online correspondent
Shirdi airport begins night flight operations; IndiGo adds new flights
On the occasion of Gudi Padwa 2025, Shirdi International Airport in Maharashtra has achieved a milestone by successfully completing its runway recarpeting, allowing night flight operations for the first time, an official statement said. The development will enhance air connectivity to the holy town of Shirdi, making it more accessible for devotees and travelers, it said. According to the official statement, to celebrate the achievement, IndiGo Airlines has introduced two new flights – a morning and a night service. IndiGo has also launched a scheduled flight (6E 7038/7039) on the Hyderabad-Shirdi-Hyderabad route, which will carry 78 passengers. The airline has announced this new service as a special gift for the citizens on the occasions of Gudi Padwa, Ugadi, Eid, and the beginning of Chaitra Navratri, it said. The statement further said that with the addition of these new flights, Shirdi Airport will now handle 11 flights daily (22 movements), serving approximately 3,000 passengers per day. It said that several airlines have expressed interest in adding more flights, further enhancing connectivity for devotees traveling to Shirdi for Sai Baba’s darshan and the early morning Kakad Aarti, which starts at 4 am. "The success of the project is attributed to the efforts of Maharashtra Airport Development Company (MADC), various regulatory agencies, and the leadership of Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, Minister of State for Aviation Murlidhar Mohol, and other key officials," the statement said on Sunday. Swati Pandey, Vice Chairman and Managing Director of MADC, remarked, "The commencement of night flight operations at Shirdi International Airport marks a significant milestone in Maharashtra’s aviation industry. This achievement enhances connectivity and offers seamless travel for devotees worldwide. The addition of new flights shows our commitment to improving travel experiences in Shirdi," it said.
30 March,2025 10:30 PM IST | Mumbai | Rajendra B. Aklekar