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Maharashtra: New police station set up in Maoist-sensitive area of Gadchiroli

In a strategic move to bolster security, the new police station was set up with support from 1,000 C-60 commandos, 25 Bomb Detection and Disposal Squad (BDDS) teams, newly recruited police personnel, 500 special officers, and private contractors

31 January,2025 12:55 AM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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‘No death certificates, just a note’: Kumbh stampede victims’ kin raise issue

He claimed that the note he was handed over had no official stamp nor was it signed by any official of the government of Uttar Pradesh

30 January,2025 07:11 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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HMPV outbreak: Eighth case reported in Gujarat after 4-year-old tests positive

The boy was admitted to hospital on Tuesday for a fever and cough. A test conducted on the same day confirmed that he was infected with HMPV. The patient had no history of foreign travel in recent times, the medical officer said

30 January,2025 06:55 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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'Even children not spared' says activist over Pakistan's enforced disappearances

The latest wave of enforced disappearances in Balochistan has drawn sharp criticism from Paank, a Baloch human rights organisation

30 January,2025 06:11 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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Four bodies of Belagavi devotees killed in Maha Kumbh stampede to be airlifted

Earlier in the day, Karnataka minister Krishna Byre Gowda stated that senior officials are overseeing efforts to bring back the bodies

30 January,2025 06:09 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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Chandigarh Mayoral polls: With 3 cross votes, BJP defeats Congress-AAP alliance

There are a total of 36 votes in the Chandigarh Municipal Corporation. While 35 votes are of councillors, the sole Member of Parliament (MP) from the territory also casts their vote in the poll. A total of 19 votes are needed for the majority

30 January,2025 04:22 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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Six Indian fishermen released from Sri Lanka prison, return to Chennai

The remaining fishermen were handed over to local police, with Sri Lanka's Department of Aquatic Resources reportedly denying responsibility for arrest

30 January,2025 03:46 PM IST
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Waqf Amendment Bill: Report and revised amended bill to be adopted, says Pal

Muslim Rashtriya Manch National Convener Shahid Sayeed hailed the clearance of Waqf Amendment Bill 2024 by JPC saying that the bill will serve as an effective means to address basic societal needs while empowering the underprivileged and weaker sections

30 January,2025 02:48 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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AAP leaders to bring contaminated Yamuna water to BJP's Delhi headquarters

Kejriwal responded to the ECI on Wednesday regarding his "poisoned water" remarks, in which he levied serious allegations against Haryana's BJP government

30 January,2025 02:06 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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IndiGo increases flights and seat capacity for Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 in Prayagraj

IndiGo boosts its flight operations and seat capacity to and from Prayagraj during the Maha Kumbh Mela 2025, ensuring smooth travel for pilgrims and increased connectivity to major Indian cities

30 January,2025 01:35 PM IST | Prasun Choudhari
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EC asks Kejriwal to provide factual evidence over his 'poisoned water' remarks

Arvind Kejriwal is asked to share details of engineers, location and methodology of detecting the "poison" by Delhi Jal Board staff by Friday 11 am, failing which the EC will be free to take appropriate decisions in the matter

30 January,2025 01:02 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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'Won't tolerate attempt to prevent Marathi speakers from using their language'

Responding to an incident in Thane district's Dombivli area where some non-Marathi residents of a housing society reportedly opposed a socio-religious ceremony (haldi kunku) of the Marathi community on Monday, Samant said there was a need to formulate a policy to stop such episodes

30 January,2025 12:10 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
Urban planning 'failure', pollution to be blamed for rising cases: Supriya Sule

Urban planning 'failure', pollution to be blamed for rising cases: Supriya Sule

Sule demanded that the government bear all medical expenses of the GBS patients, claiming the disease was prevalent due to the "flawed management"

30 January,2025 11:46 AM IST | Pune | mid-day online correspondent
Mid-Day Top News: Four trees and toilet delaying Sion bridge demolition and more

Mid-Day Top News: Four trees and toilet delaying Sion bridge demolition 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

30 January,2025 11:07 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Three die of suspected Guillain-Barre Syndrome in West Bengal in four days

Three die of suspected Guillain-Barre Syndrome in West Bengal in four days

GBS is a rare condition that causes sudden numbness and muscle weakness, with symptoms including severe weakness in the limbs and loose motion

30 January,2025 09:52 AM IST | Kolkata | mid-day online correspondent
GBS outbreak: NCP (SP) MP Supriya Sule visits affected area in Pune

GBS outbreak: NCP (SP) MP Supriya Sule visits affected area in Pune

The total number of suspected cases of GBS in Pune and other districts of the State is 127 with 72 confirmed cases, the Maharashtra Public Health Department said in a press release on Wednesday

30 January,2025 09:43 AM IST | Pune | mid-day online correspondent
Delhi's air quality in 'very poor' category; IMD predicts rain on Feb 3

Delhi's air quality in 'very poor' category; IMD predicts rain on Feb 3

The Met Department has predicted 'moderate fog' for the next two days till February 1 while it has forecasted 'rain' for February 3 in Delhi

30 January,2025 09:32 AM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
Delhi Police seizes vehicle labelled 'Punjab govt' with cash, AAP pamphlets

Delhi Police seizes vehicle labelled 'Punjab govt' with cash, AAP pamphlets

The Flying Squad attends to all Model Code of Conduct violations and all complaints of threat, intimidation, movement of anti-social elements, liquor, arms and ammunition and large sums of cash to bribe voters

30 January,2025 08:29 AM IST | New Delhi | PTI
Haryana: Man kills wife and files false case of murder against unknown burglars

Haryana: Man kills wife and files false case of murder against unknown burglars

The man, Inayat, had approached police, claiming that masked men had molested and killed his wife on Tuesday night in Hajipur Gauheta village

30 January,2025 08:29 AM IST | Gurugram | PTI
PM Modi shores up BJP's campaign for Delhi polls

PM Modi shores up BJP's campaign for Delhi polls

The issue of alleged toxic water in the Yamuna continued to hog the limelight with PM Modi launching a scathing attack on Kejriwal

30 January,2025 08:27 AM IST | New Delhi | ANI
One-day baby undergoes successful heart surgery at Delhi hospital

One-day baby undergoes successful heart surgery at Delhi hospital

The three-hour-long surgery was successful and the baby was discharged in stable condition after 16 days of post-operative care. Neeraj Awasthy, Director of Paediatric Cardiology at Fortis Escorts Heart Institute, performed the Arterial Switch Operation to correct the defect

30 January,2025 08:26 AM IST | New Delhi | PTI
Budget 2025: Date, Time, Everything you need to know about the presentation

    Budget 2025: Date, Time, Everything you need to know about the presentation

    February 1st 2025 will see the presentation of India’s Union Budget. The country’s financial blueprint will be presented in the Parliament by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. But what does this presentation process entail and how will the proceedings take place? What can be the major areas of focus in the Budget 2025? Here is a look at the Budget presentation process and probable areas of focus for this presentation.

    30 January,2025 07:13 PM IST
    Passenger jet collides with Army helicopter while landing at Washington airport

    Passenger jet collides with Army helicopter while landing at Washington airport

    There were multiple fatalities, according to a person familiar with the matter, but the precise number of victims was unclear as rescue crews hunted for any survivors

    30 January,2025 11:29 AM IST | Arlington | mid-day online correspondent

    Global outrage over DeepSeek AI’s stance

    The Campaign for Uyghur said DeepSeek aggressively collects and stores personal information, such as IP addresses and conversation histories, on servers located in China

    30 January,2025 08:23 AM IST | Beijing | Agencies

    Man who killed ex-suspect in 1985 AI plane bombing jailed

    On July 15, 2022, Malik was shot dead while he was sitting in his car in Surrey, British Columbia. Malik and co-accused Ajaib Singh Bagri were acquitted of mass murder and conspiracy charges in 2005 related to the Air India bombing. Two weeks after Malik’s murder, Canadian police arrested Fox

    30 January,2025 08:22 AM IST | Ottawa | Agencies
    30 January,2025 08:21 AM IST | Beijing | Agencies
    30 January,2025 08:20 AM IST | Washington | Agencies
    30 January,2025 08:19 AM IST | Washington | Agencies
    Christmas 2024: History, significance, and everything you need to know

    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
    Authorities must weed out illegal autorickshaws

    Authorities must weed out illegal autorickshaws

    The bigger takeaway though was that several problems needed to be looked at and addressed through the fare hike. Bus services at some high-density spots like near offices and stations have been whittled down and commuters are hard-pressed to get buses

    29 January,2025 06:58 AM IST | Mumbai | The Editorial
    26 January,2025 07:28 AM IST | Mumbai | Shweta Shiware
    26 January,2025 07:26 AM IST | Mumbai | Dr Mazda Turel
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