Out of the total stations reporting, 23 were still in the 'severe' category, 14 in 'very poor', and 1 in 'poor', according to data from the CPCB Sameer app
20 January,2026 09:46 AM IST | mid-day online correspondentThe footage aired across multiple channels broadcast by satellite from Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting showed two clips of exiled Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi, then included footage of security forces and others in what appeared to be Iranian police uniforms
20 January,2026 08:21 AM IST | AgenciesThe deceased included Faroqay’s two brothers along with their wives, as well as his own wife and two-month-old daughter. The motive behind the incident is being described as domestic discord and long-standing family enmity
20 January,2026 08:17 AM IST | AgenciesThe seven plaintiffs, including Elton John and actors Elizabeth Hurley and Sadie Frost, allege that Associated Newspapers Ltd. hired private investigators to bug their cars, gain access to their private records and eavesdrop on phone calls
20 January,2026 08:14 AM IST | AgenciesOn March 13, 2020, Sengar was sentenced to 10 years rigorous imprisonment by a trial court, besides imposition of a fine of Rs 10 lakh, in the case. The trial court had said “no leniency” could be shown for killing a family’s “sole bread earner”
20 January,2026 08:11 AM IST | AgenciesThe chain of events that has become the talk of the city started after a 50-year-old leprosy patient was rescued from Sarafa area based on information from the public, said Women and Child Development Department official Dinesh Mishra
20 January,2026 08:08 AM IST | AgenciesThe army had on Sunday launched ‘Operation Trashi-I’ in Sonnar village near Mandral-Singhpora in the Chatroo belt. A gunfight broke out during the operation between the terrorists and security forces that left eight soldiers injured
20 January,2026 08:05 AM IST | AgenciesAt a meeting with Sikorski, Jaishankar also expressed his anguish over the unfair and unjustified “selective targeting” of India over the Ukraine conflict, in what is seen as a reference to Western nations’ criticism of New Delhi over its energy ties with Russia
20 January,2026 08:02 AM IST | AgenciesTwo distinctly different scenarios featuring young readers in two far-off corners of the city, sprung up pleasant surprises and reiterated how the written word can weave its magic in marvellous ways
20 January,2026 06:32 AM IST | Fiona FernandezA search operation was launched as the incident occurred in the early hours of Saturday, and the body was recovered later in the morning
20 January,2026 06:30 AM IST | The EditorialElections in Greater Bengaluru Authority will be held after May 25 using ballot papers, Karnataka State Election Commissioner G S Sangreshi said. Zilla and Taluk Panchayat polls later this year will also follow the ballot paper system in Karnataka
19 January,2026 10:34 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentThe Indian Coast Guard carried out a swift medical evacuation from Agatti Island in Lakshadweep after receiving an urgent request to save a critically ill patient. An ICG Dornier aircraft was converted into a mobile ICU and flew the patient safely to Kochi for treatment
19 January,2026 10:12 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentDelhi High Court has reserved its order on RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav’s petition seeking to quash the CBI FIR and chargesheets in the land-for-jobs case. Yadav has argued that the probe is invalid without prior sanction under the Prevention of Corruption Act
19 January,2026 09:21 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondentDuring early-morning raids in Hingoli, a police team recovered gutkha valued at Rs 14.67 lakh from three vehicles and booked two persons under relevant provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the Food Safety and Standards Act, an official said
19 January,2026 09:05 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentNitin Nabin is set to take over as the BJP National President after 37 valid nomination papers were filed in his favour. The Bihar MLA, backed by PM Narendra Modi and top BJP leaders, will succeed JP Nadda and is likely to be sworn in on Tuesday
19 January,2026 08:46 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondentAs 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 correspondentThe sales officer has been accused of allegedly demanding and accepting a bribe of Rs 1 lakh from a complainant in connection with the handover of an HPCL retail outlet. The Central Bureau of Investigation said that they registered a case on January 16 against the accused following a written complaint
19 January,2026 08:18 PM IST | Chandrapur | mid-day online correspondentAir India marked a key milestone as its first line-fit, made-for-Air India Boeing 787-9 aircraft landed at IGI Airport, Delhi. The widebody jet features custom-configured cabins and signals the airline’s push for a world-class flying experience
19 January,2026 06:30 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondentAccording to the police, two of the schools are located in Ambala Cantt, while the third is in Ambala City. Bomb disposal and police teams conducted detailed searches of the school premises as a precaution
19 January,2026 06:08 PM IST | Ambala | mid-day online correspondentBoth leaders also travelled together in the same car from the airport, showcasing their longstanding friendship and the multi-faceted partnership between the two countries. This is the UAE President's fifth visit to India over the past decade
19 January,2026 05:48 PM IST | New Delhi | IANSThe IMF estimates India's economy to grow by 7.3 per cent in 2025, followed by 6.4 per cent in both 2026 and 2027, significantly outperforming global and advanced economy averages
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CBS News’ “60 Minutes” has revived a previously shelved report examining Trump-era deportations to El Salvador’s CECOT prison, a segment that was originally removed from the broadcast amid claims of political interference. Reporter Sharyn Alfonsi probes the deportation process and the treatment of detainees at CECOT, while the program avoids addressing internal disputes between Alfonsi and CBS leadership. The story resurfaced after weeks of unresolved editorial conflict, during which Alfonsi accused the network of suppressing the report for political reasons. WATCH
The explosion appeared to have hit a restaurant in the Shahr-e-Naw district of the Afghan capital. In the first few minutes after the blast, a police spokesman, Khalid Zadran, had identified the facility affected as a hotel
19 January,2026 09:20 PM IST | Kabul | APAddressing a press conference, Takaichi said she intends to seek a fresh mandate from voters and has staked her continuation as PM on the election outcome. According to senior leaders of the ruling parties, the polling is expected to be held on February 8
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
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Amit Shah made the remarks via video link while inaugurating the Shri Motibhai R Chaudhary Sagar Sainik School and Sagar Organic Plant at Boriyavi village in Mehsana district, Gujarat
13 November,2025 09:36 PM IST | Ahmedabad | mid-day online correspondentMove to ease traffic congestion near Pune University, along Ganeshkhind Road
Janmashtami, which commemorates the birth of Lord Krishna, on the occasion, here are some of the best messages and wishes you can share this Janmashtami with your family and friends-
It is in Jain faith that she came to be associated with geese and peacocks
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