The attack occurred at a tunnel construction site along the Srinagar-Leh national highway in Ganderbal district on Sunday. A doctor and five labourers were among those targeted when unidentified attackers opened fire as the workers were returning to their camp in Gund, Ganderbal, late in the evening
21 October,2024 03:29 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentStubble-burning in Haryana and neighbouring Punjab is often blamed for the rise in pollution levels in Delhi, especially during the post-harvest season of October and November
21 October,2024 03:27 PM IST | PTICameron said it was very important to have a clear plan for driving economic growth, improving infrastructure and the future of the country
21 October,2024 03:22 PM IST | PTIThe partial demolition of Sanjauli Mosque is set to begin today following approval from the Himachal Waqf Board, according to committee chairman Latif Negi. The demolition process will start from the roof of the mosque's three unauthorized floors. Negi stated that the work may take up to five months due to winter conditions and limited funds.
21 October,2024 03:21 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentThe BJP's central government has been unable to handle law and order in Delhi, AAP leader Saurabh Bharadwaj said, claiming there are many active gangs in the city that are targeting the city's residents
21 October,2024 03:15 PM IST | PTIAccording to the weather department, the low pressure formed over east-central Bay of Bengal and adjoining north Andaman Sea around 5:30 am on Monday, influenced by Sunday’s upper air cyclonic circulation over north Andaman Sea and adjoining east-central and southeast part of the sea
21 October,2024 03:03 PM IST | PTIPolice and fire officials have urged residents near the crash site to call 911 if they find anything on their property that could help in their investigation
21 October,2024 03:00 PM IST | APThe details of online betting of crores of rupees have been recovered from the accused, an official said
21 October,2024 02:47 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentEarlier today, Congress election in-charge for Maharashtra assembly elections, Ramesh Chennithala refuted all reports of difference among the INDIA alliance partners in Maharashtra and said that there are no differences in the Maha Vikas Aghadi and they are united
21 October,2024 02:46 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentMyanmar is wracked by violence that began after the army ousted the elected government of Aung San Suu Kyi in February 2021
21 October,2024 02:26 PM IST | APCivil Aviation Minister K Rammohan Naidu stated that revisions to aviation security laws and the Suppression of Unlawful Acts Against Civil Aviation Safety Act, 1982, are being discussed
21 October,2024 02:18 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentThe UDAN scheme was launched in October 2016 as part of the National Civil Aviation Policy. It aims to make flying more affordable and connect remote regions in India. The scheme has a goal of connecting 72 airports, including 45 unserved and underserved ones. The airfare for a one-hour journey under this scheme is capped at INR 2,500
21 October,2024 02:13 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentA bench of Justices Hrishikesh Roy and S V N Bhatti noted that a separate bench of the apex court had junked the plea filed by AAP leader Sanjay Singh on April 8 in the same remarks on PM Modi's degree case
21 October,2024 02:00 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondentWe have provided proof to Election Commission. EC should be alert and not become servitors to Central Government, this is our suggestion to them, Patole said
21 October,2024 01:56 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondentFarooq Abdullah, President of the National Conference, condemns the recent terror attack in Gagangir, Jammu and Kashmir, calling for an end to violence. He urges Pakistan's leadership to focus on building good relations with India, emphasising the need for dignity and progress for the people of Jammu and Kashmir.
21 October,2024 01:33 PM IST | Srinagar | mid-day online correspondentThe Maharashtra assembly elections 2024 to the 288-member assembly will be held on November 20 and counting of votes will take place on November 23
21 October,2024 01:32 PM IST | Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar | mid-day online correspondentSantosh Bangar, who is a part of the ruling Ekanth Shinde-led Shiv Sena, represents the Kalamnuri assembly seat in Maharashtra's Hingoli district
21 October,2024 01:29 PM IST | Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar | mid-day online correspondentAccording to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), the AQI in Shakurpur and nearby areas was 346, placing them in the 'Very Poor' category. India Gate and surrounding neighbourhoods had an AQI of 309, while Safdarjung had 307, both classified as 'Very Poor'
21 October,2024 01:01 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondentIn a post in Hindi on X, Kharge slammed the BJP over farmer suicides in Maharashtra and said the promise of making the state drought-free is a "jumla" (rhetoric)
21 October,2024 12:54 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondentCongress general secretary in-charge communications Jairam Ramesh said the South Indian states should not be penalised for their success in family planning and suitable formulae should be worked out to ensure that this does not happen
21 October,2024 12:42 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondentAddressing a function in Delhi on the occasion of Police Commemoration Day, Amit Shah said the sacrifice of police martyrs will not go in vain and the country will become a fully developed nation by 2047
21 October,2024 12:26 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondentADVERTISEMENT
While speaking at an event in Varanasi, Prime Minister Narendra Modi remembered his ‘friend’, the late Rakesh Jhunjhunwala. PM Modi made a recent visit to Varanasi on October 20th. The minister expressed happiness over meeting the stock investor’s family in Varanasi. Rakesh Jhunjhunwala was known to be an investor with a ‘Midas touch’. He passed away in August 2022.
The opposition, including the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) and the Sunni-Ittehad Council (SIC), rejected the amendment, arguing that it undermined judicial independence
21 October,2024 01:11 PM IST | Islamabad | mid-day online correspondentAsian shares opened mostly higher following a strong performance on Wall Street. While Hong Kong's Hang Seng fell, mainland Chinese markets rose after interest rate cuts, boosting hopes for economic recovery. US oil prices also climbed amid easing geopolitical concerns.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov reaffirmed the independence of the Russia-India-China (RIC) troika ahead of the upcoming BRICS summit, emphasising the group's continued relevance despite recent disruptions. Lavrov highlighted BRICS' focus on collaboration for mutual benefit, underscoring its growing global influence
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The nine-day festival honours the nine avatars of Goddess Durga and is marked by vibrant festivities, traditional dances, and rituals.
03 October,2024 12:48 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentNavratri 2024 will be observed from October 3 to October 12
Whether it’s experimenting with fusion wear, playing with vibrant colours, or accessorising with statement jewellery, Navratri fashion in 2024 is set to be exciting, bold, and fun!
A recent gathering of the city’s heritage community served as a glaring reminder of the need for younger people to come to the fore when the conversation is centred on the preservation of Mumbai’s urban history
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