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J&K attack: 'Terrorists targeted male tourists..' claims Pune victim's daughter

Two businessmen from Maharashtra's Pune, Santosh Jagdale and Kaustubh Ganbote, sustained gunshot wounds in the dastardly terrorist attack in Pahalgam on Tuesday and later succumbed, officials said

23 April,2025 10:23 AM IST | PTI
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PM Modi thanks Trump for support on Pahalgam attack

PM Modi thanked Trump for his support and said that India is determined to bring perpetrators and backers of this "cowardly and heinous terrorist attack" to justice Trump condemned the attack in Pahalgam and said that the United States stands with India in its fight against terrorism and offered all possible support

23 April,2025 10:19 AM IST | ANI
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Gujarat: Earthquake of magnitude 4.3 jolts Kachchh

The tremors were felt in parts of the region, but there were no immediate reports of casualties or damage to property

23 April,2025 09:01 AM IST | ANI
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PM Modi holds meeting with NSA, foreign minister at Delhi airport

PM Modi was briefed by the officials immediately upon his return amid the nationwide shock and outrage over the most gruesome attack targeting tourists in the Valley in a long spell of time

23 April,2025 08:53 AM IST | mid-day online correspondent
World News

Trump, Putin, Meloni, other global leaders condemn Pahalgam terror attack

In a call with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Trump strongly condemned the terror attack and expressed full support to India to bring to justice the perpetrators of the "heinous attack"

23 April,2025 08:42 AM IST | PTI
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Nirmala Sitharaman cuts short her US, Peru visit after Pahalgam terror attack

The Ministry of Finance announced that Sitharaman will take the earliest flight available to return to India

23 April,2025 08:38 AM IST | ANI
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Israel stands with India in its fight against terrorism: Netanyahu

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah also briefed the Union Home Minister over the Pahalgam terrorist attack. LG Manoj Sinha and other high-level officials were also present at the meeting.

23 April,2025 08:37 AM IST | ANI
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J-K political parties unite in condemnation of Pahalgam terror attack

Jammu and Kashmir National Conference (JKNC) has appealed to the people to make the Bandh a "complete success" and join in condemning the Pahalgam terror attack

23 April,2025 08:36 AM IST | ANI
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PM Modi holds talks with Saudi Crown Prince, both condemn Pahalgam terror attack

The two sides created two new ministerial committees, including one on defence, and agreed to collaborate on establishing two refineries in India.

23 April,2025 08:35 AM IST | PTI
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Pahalgam attack: Air India, IndiGo to operate additional flights from Srinagar

An IndiGo official said it will operate two additional flights from Srinagar to Delhi and Mumbai on Wednesday.

23 April,2025 08:33 AM IST | PTI
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PM Modi departs for India, cuts short Saudi visit after Pahalgam terror attack

"PM @narendramodi concludes his State Visit to Saudi Arabia and has emplaned for India," the Ministry of External Affairs said in a post on X

23 April,2025 08:28 AM IST | PTI
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Jammu and Kashmir: 26 killed as militants open fire at tourists in Pahalgam

The deceased included two foreigners, two locals and a high-ranking official

23 April,2025 08:24 AM IST | Agencies
India, US set roadmap for trade negotiations

India, US set roadmap for trade negotiations

He claimed that there is a “serious” lack of reciprocity in the trade relationship with India

23 April,2025 08:23 AM IST | New Delhi | Agencies
Pune's Archit Dongre secures All India Rank 3 in UPSC Civil Services Exam 2024

Pune's Archit Dongre secures All India Rank 3 in UPSC Civil Services Exam 2024

A graduate in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from VIT Vellore, he opted for Philosophy as his optional subject — an unusual yet bold choice for an engineer. His fascination with philosophy began in his college days, during which he read numerous books on the subject

23 April,2025 04:04 AM IST | Mumbai | Archana Dahiwal
Terrorists shot my father thrice: Tourist from Pune injured in Pahalgam attack

Terrorists shot my father thrice: Tourist from Pune injured in Pahalgam attack

An HR professional injured in the attack said that her 54-year-old father was asked to recite an Islamic verse. When he was unable to do so, the terrorists shot him thrice — once in the head, again behind the ear, and finally on his back

23 April,2025 03:23 AM IST | Pune | Archana Dahiwal
We'll come down heavily on perpetrators of Pahalgam terror attack: Amit Shah

We'll come down heavily on perpetrators of Pahalgam terror attack: Amit Shah

The Union Home Minister said he has briefed Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is currently in Saudi Arabia, about the Pahalgam terror attack and held a meeting with the officials concerned via video conferencing after the incident

22 April,2025 08:01 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
'If agriculture growth rate rises, rural youth won't be forced to migrate'

'If agriculture growth rate rises, rural youth won't be forced to migrate'

Addressing an event in New Delhi, Gadkari said, currently, the government's minimum support prices for crops are way higher than commercial market prices

22 April,2025 07:38 PM IST | New Delhi | PTI
J-K CM Omar expresses shock over Pahalgam terror attack

J-K CM Omar expresses shock over Pahalgam terror attack

JK Chief Minister Omar Abdullah stated, "The death toll is still being ascertained, so I don't want to get into those details. They will be officially conveyed as the situation becomes clearer. Needless to say, this attack is much larger than anything we've seen directed at civilians in recent years"

22 April,2025 07:07 PM IST | Srinagar | ANI
Pahalgam terror attack: PM speaks to Amit Shah, asks him to take suitable action

Pahalgam terror attack: PM speaks to Amit Shah, asks him to take suitable action

PM Modi asked the Home Minister to visit the site of the attack in south Kashmir's Anantnag district to assess the situation personally

22 April,2025 07:01 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
Owaisi takes a dig at BJP over Waqf properties in Muslim countries

Owaisi takes a dig at BJP over Waqf properties in Muslim countries

AIMIM Chief Aasaduddin Owaisi took a dig at the BJP over a recent remark made by a BJP member in Parliament, suggesting that a particular Muslim country does not have Waqf institutions while addressing the Save Waqf Conference at Delhi's Talkatora Stadium

22 April,2025 06:07 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
Nothing wrong in discussing people's issues: Sharad Pawar on meetings with Ajit

Nothing wrong in discussing people's issues: Sharad Pawar on meetings with Ajit

When asked on the talks of a patch-up between cousins Uddhav Thackeray and Raj Thackeray, Pawar said that it was a family matter and he had no information about it

22 April,2025 05:10 PM IST | Nashik | mid-day online correspondent
WAQF Amendment Bill 2025: What is the controversy all about?

    WAQF Amendment Bill 2025: What is the controversy all about?

    The WAQF Amendment Bill 2025 - rebranded as UMEED ‘Unified Management Empowerment Efficiency and Development’ recently got passed in the Parliament after hours of debate. UMEED amends the WAQF Act that governs the management of properties donated by Muslims. The Waqf Board regulates and manages properties dedicated to religious and charitable purposes in India. The WAQF Act 1995 has long governed religious endowments in India. However, UMEED proposes big changes to the Waqf Act. What’s new? What’s controversial? Why is this bill being opposed? Take a look.

    05 April,2025 07:47 PM IST
    Pope Francis’s funeral on April 26; public viewing from today

    Pope Francis’s funeral on April 26; public viewing from today

    The dean of the College of Cardinals, Giovanni Battista Re, will lead the service, after which Cardinal Re will deliver a concluding prayer in which the Pope will be formally entrusted to God.

    23 April,2025 08:22 AM IST | Vatican City | Agencies

    Harvard sues govt for fund freeze

    “Taxpayer funds are a privilege, and Harvard fails to meet the basic conditions.”

    23 April,2025 08:21 AM IST | Boston | Agencies

    Russian drone strikes batter Ukrainian city

    US Secretary of State Marco Rubio had suggested last week that the meeting in London could be decisive in determining whether the Trump administration continues its involvement.

    23 April,2025 08:19 AM IST | Kyiv | 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
    Clearing up after work is done is just as important

    Clearing up after work is done is just as important

    Shinde’s statement about debris is a telling one, and we must welcome it—though we need to stress that action must follow words.

    22 April,2025 06:46 AM IST | Mumbai | The Editorial
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