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Maharashtra Dy CM Eknath Shinde calls Fadnavis-Uddhav meeting 'welcome change'

Shinde said those who were "over the moon" after the Lok Sabha poll results and "planning to jail us" if they returned to power after assembly elections were now meeting the chief minister

18 December,2024 03:16 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
India News

Kejriwal only leader in history of Delhi who works for poor people: CM Atishi

During her poll campaign in the Tilak Nagar area of the national capital she highlighted the works done by the AAP government in the Education sector and claimed that better facilities are being provided in government schools than private schools

18 December,2024 02:16 PM IST | ANI
World News

US to update its MTCR export control policies for India

The goal of updating export control policies under the MTCR is to be able to advance commercial space cooperation even further with close partners like India, Principal Deputy National Security Advisor Jon Finer told reporters during a conference call

18 December,2024 02:14 PM IST | PTI
World News

Imran Khan threatens to stop remittances to Pakistan if demands are unmet

Aleema Khan quoted Imran Khan, saying that if these two demands were not met, he would soon call for "stopping remittances to Pakistan."

18 December,2024 02:13 PM IST | ANI
World News

Trump says India charges a lot of tariff, threatens to impose reciprocal tax

Trump said India and Brazil were among countries that impose high tariffs on certain US products.

18 December,2024 02:12 PM IST | PTI
India News

Congress demands Amit Shah's apology for 'Ambedkar remark'

Congress general secretary-in-charge communications Jairam Ramesh shared a video snippet on X from Shah's speech in the upper house

18 December,2024 02:11 PM IST | PTI
India News

Rahul Gandhi slams Modi government over trade deficit touching all-time high

Tagging a media report which said that trade deficit and imports are at an all-time high, Rahul Gandhi hit out at the Modi government

18 December,2024 02:09 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
India News

Opposition walks out of legislative council over Amit Shah's Ambedkar remarks

Notably, the Congress has alleged that Shah's remarks in the Rajya Sabha on Tuesday during a debate on the Constitution show the BJP and the RSS leaders have a "lot of hatred" for Ambedkar and demanded an apology from him

18 December,2024 02:00 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
Opinion

Adorable delulu of being Vidhu Vinod Chopra

Went over to watch the BTS/making of 12th Fail, wondering aloud, “What am I doing in a frickin’ theatre?”

18 December,2024 01:47 PM IST | Mayank Shekhar
India News

Attempt to destroy country's federal structure: Raut on One Nation, One Election

Sanjay Raut also labelled Amit Shah’s remarks on Dr Ambedkar as an "insult" and said that the opposition will question the Union Home Minister about the remarks he made in Rajya Sabha

18 December,2024 01:40 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
India News

Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis launches new home department website

The website, accessible at www.home.maharashtra.gov.in, offers enhanced user-friendliness and streamlined access to various government services and departments

18 December,2024 01:04 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
India News

Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha adjourned till 2 pm amid opposition protests

Congress MP Manickam Tagore moved an adjournment motion in the Lok Sabha, accusing Shah of "insulting" Dr. Ambedkar's legacy and "hurting the sentiments" of millions who revere Ambedkar as the architect of the Indian Constitution

18 December,2024 12:58 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
Fact check: Beware of this fraud job website, government warns

Fact check: Beware of this fraud job website, government warns

The government's Press Information Bureau (PIB) has alerted the public about a fake website, 'https://niyukti.org,' falsely claiming to be a flagship program of the Government of India

18 December,2024 12:49 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
BJP MLC Ram Shinde files nomination for Maharashtra council chairperson election

BJP MLC Ram Shinde files nomination for Maharashtra council chairperson election

The Maharashtra council chairperson election will be held on Thursday and if BJP MLC Ram Shinde gets elected, the top presiding officer's posts in both houses of the state legislature will be with the BJP

18 December,2024 12:27 PM IST | Nagpur | mid-day online correspondent
Congress plans to 'siege' UP assembly, security stepped up

Congress plans to 'siege' UP assembly, security stepped up

Congress spokesperson Manish Hindvi announced that thousands of party workers had already gathered at their office, with the 'gherao' (encirclement) scheduled to begin around Wednesday noon

18 December,2024 12:21 PM IST | Lucknow | mid-day online correspondent
Dance teacher apprehended by Pune Police for inappropriately touching student

Dance teacher apprehended by Pune Police for inappropriately touching student

DCP Sambhaji Kadam of Pune City Police said that a case is being registered against the 39-year-old accused under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act

18 December,2024 12:16 PM IST | Pune | mid-day online correspondent
Opposition stages protest at Vidhan Bhawan steps over farmers' issues

Opposition stages protest at Vidhan Bhawan steps over farmers' issues

Leader of Opposition in the legislative council Ambadas Danve, his Shiv Sena (UBT) colleagues Sunil Prabhu and Bhaskar Jadhav, Congress leaders Nana Patole Nitin Raut, Bhai Jagtap and other Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) legislators staged a demonstration at the Vidhan Bhawan steps

18 December,2024 12:03 PM IST | Nagpur | mid-day online correspondent
Delhi's air quality 'severe' at 441, temperature drops to 7.6 degrees Celsius

Delhi's air quality 'severe' at 441, temperature drops to 7.6 degrees Celsius

AQI in several areas of the national capital was recorded as poor. 458 at ITO, 471 at Alipur, Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium 443, DTU 432, IGI Airport (T3) 418, RK Puram 464, DU North Campus 436, at 7 am on Wednesday

18 December,2024 11:04 AM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
Mid-Day Top News: Couple loses life savings in 10-day ‘digital arrest’ and more

Mid-Day Top News: Couple loses life savings in 10-day ‘digital arrest’ 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 December,2024 10:06 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Textbooks to get cheaper from 2025:  Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan

Textbooks to get cheaper from 2025: Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan

The Council, which currently prints 5 crore textbooks in a year, is working to augment the capacity to 15 crore from next year, he said.

18 December,2024 08:17 AM IST | New Delhi | Agencies
Lower Q2 GDP growth a temporary blip: Nirmala Sitharaman

Lower Q2 GDP growth a temporary blip: Nirmala Sitharaman

India continues to be the fastest-growing major economy in the world, Sitharaman added.

18 December,2024 08:15 AM IST | New Delhi | Agencies
Ambedkar row: Here's how PM Modi reacted on the entire drama

    Ambedkar row: Here's how PM Modi reacted on the entire drama

    Amid the ongoing Ambedkar row, which started after Home Minister Amit Shah's speech in the Rajya Sabha, Prime Minister Narendra Modi took ‘X’ to respond. He said, "If the Congress and its supporters think their false claims can cover up their wrongdoings, especially their disrespect towards Dr. Ambedkar, they are wrong! The people of India have repeatedly seen how one party, led by one family, has tried every trick to erase Dr. Ambedkar's legacy and insult the SC/ST communities." Modi’s statement highlights the ongoing dispute over Ambedkar’s legacy and the allegations against Congress. Watch the video for more.

    18 December,2024 04:08 PM IST
    Ajit Doval holds talks with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on peace at borders

    Ajit Doval holds talks with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on peace at borders

    Doval, who is heading the Indian delegation, arrived in China on Tuesday to take part in the 23rd round of the Special Representatives' talks being held after a gap of five years

    18 December,2024 10:27 AM IST | Beijing | mid-day online correspondent

    Israel rolls out its 1st quantum computer

    This power will have a dramatic impact on science and the global hi-tech industry

    18 December,2024 08:26 AM IST | Jerusalem | Agencies

    Ajit Doval in Beijing to restore ties after Ladakh standoff

    Doval will hold the 23rd round of the Special Representatives’ (SR) talks with his Chinese counterpart and Foreign Minister Wang Yi and is expected to discuss a range of issues to rebuild the bilateral ties following the October 21 agreement of disengagement and patrolling in eastern Ladakh between the two countries.

    18 December,2024 08:25 AM IST | Beijing | Agencies
    Over 30 lakh devotees make pilgrimage to Badrinath and Kedarnath in 2024: Report

    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
    No longer the BEST

    No longer the BEST

    One of the finest public transport services in the country has gone kaput, thanks to multiple ailments

    16 December,2024 07:34 AM IST | Mumbai | Dharmendra Jore
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