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Pune: Sanjeev Sanyal to be Gokhale Institute's Chancellor

Sanjeev Sanyal is a member of the Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister. The development comes 10 days after Bibek Debroy stepped down from the Pune-based university chancellor's post

06 October,2024 06:11 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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West Bengal: Protests erupt over rape, murder of 10-year-old girl in state

The minor was found dead in a canal on Saturday, October 5. The West Bengal Police detained a person in connection with the case

06 October,2024 04:52 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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Israeli arstrike hits Gaza mosque killing 19 amid escalating conflict

Nearly a year after the October 7 incident, Israel is still fighting Hamas in Gaza, as well as Hezbollah in Lebanon, with whom it has exchanged fire along the border since the Gaza conflict started

06 October,2024 02:42 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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WB junior doctors start indefinite hunger strike demanding workplace safety

The protesting doctors' main demand is for enhanced hospital security and safety measures, which they believe the government has not adequately addressed.

06 October,2024 02:14 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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ED conducts searches at 44 locations across nine states in Pearl Agro Corp case

The ED said that during the search operations, various incriminating documents were recovered and seized

06 October,2024 10:10 AM IST | ANI
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Taiwan detects 4 Chinese military aircraft, 6 naval vessels around its territory

The MND added that eight of the aircraft crossed the median line and entered Taiwan's southwestern ADIZ.

06 October,2024 10:00 AM IST | ANI
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Margao Police detain group of protestors demanding arrest of ex-Goa RSS chief

A senior police officer confirmed that at least five protestors were detained after they refused to clear the road as a part of the protest that began this morning

06 October,2024 09:57 AM IST | PTI
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Army seizes huge cache of weapons, explosives in J-K's Poonch

According to the Army officials, a search was launched based on a tip-off and the weapons and explosives were recovered from a suspected terrorist bag.

06 October,2024 09:55 AM IST | ANI
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Death toll from Hurricane Helene in United States rises to 227

About half the victims were in North Carolina, while dozens more were killed in Georgia and South Carolina

06 October,2024 09:47 AM IST | AP
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Jewish pilgrims visit Ukraine for Rosh Hashana

Despite Ukrainian and Israeli diplomats warning of the security threat, officials told AP that 35,000 pilgrims made the journey to Uman this year, the same as in earlier years

06 October,2024 09:44 AM IST | Agencies
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Donald Trump returns to shooting site in Pennsylvania for rally

Ohio senator JD Vance, Tesla CEO Elon Musk to join former Prez in the rally

06 October,2024 09:43 AM IST | Agencies
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Israel strikes Beirut again

Bombardment targets Palestinian camps in northern Lebanon for the first time

06 October,2024 09:41 AM IST | Agencies
WB serves mutton biryani to inmates for Durga puja

WB serves mutton biryani to inmates for Durga puja

A decision was reached that the inmates, who work as cooks, would prepare the delicacies during the Durga puja festivities

06 October,2024 09:34 AM IST | Kolkata | Agencies
Left leaders in Chennai held for Samsung stir without permission

Left leaders in Chennai held for Samsung stir without permission

“The question is: do we have the right to form a union or not?” Mutharasan, asked.

06 October,2024 09:33 AM IST | Chennai | Agencies
Over 60 per cent of Haryana shows up to ink their finger

Over 60 per cent of Haryana shows up to ink their finger

According to the data available at 5 pm, 61 per cent polling has been registered and it will further increase once all information comes in.

06 October,2024 09:32 AM IST | Chandigarh | Agencies
Most exit polls predict Congress’ win

Most exit polls predict Congress’ win

The final results will only be announced on October 8

06 October,2024 09:31 AM IST | New Delhi | Agencies
Congress will form govt with comfortable majority, says Hooda

Congress will form govt with comfortable majority, says Hooda

Hooda said this election was also about "achievements of the previous Congress government versus the BJP's failures and their non-performance"

05 October,2024 10:22 PM IST | Chandigarh | PTI
NIA arrests alleged terror operative during pan-India searches

NIA arrests alleged terror operative during pan-India searches

The suspects were engaged in radicalising individuals associated with Pakistan-based JeM, NIA said

05 October,2024 09:56 PM IST | New Delhi | PTI
Siddaramaiah fumes at opposition for targeting his wife in MUDA case

Siddaramaiah fumes at opposition for targeting his wife in MUDA case

Raichur (Karnataka), Oct 5 (PTI) Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Saturday came down heavily on the opposition BJP and the JD(S) for dragging his wife Parvathi B M in the MUDA case, who had never stepped into public life and stayed within her house.

05 October,2024 09:49 PM IST | Raichur (Karnataka) | PTI
India successfully flight tests 4th-Gen VSHORADS missile

India successfully flight tests 4th-Gen VSHORADS missile

The tests were carried out on October 3 and 4 against high-speed targets and the weapon systems demonstrated very critical parameters of "maximum range and maximum altitude interception, the defence ministry said

05 October,2024 09:42 PM IST | New Delhi | PTI
Classical language status will boost education, research in Marathi: PM Modi

Classical language status will boost education, research in Marathi: PM Modi

PM Modi emphasised that the Union government always encouraged imparting education in the mother tongue

05 October,2024 09:33 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Pakistan Protests: Huge clash between protestors and security forces

    Pakistan Protests: Huge clash between protestors and security forces

    Islamabad is on high alert as protests against the Anti-government sentiments continued in Pakistan. PTI supporters continued to protest for the release of former PM Imran Khan. Supporters of jailed Imran Khan gathered for an anti-government rally in defiance of a ban on the congregation in Islamabad. Over 80 police personnel have been injured in clashes with supporters of Imran Khan in Islamabad. Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi told journalists that the convoy fired on the police and continuously used teargas. He said while the convoy was heavily armed, the police had been instructed not to carry weapons to prevent the situation from escalating. Authorities have sealed off Islamabad and blocked cellphone services to prevent the gathering. Islamabad is on high alert ahead of a series of top-level diplomatic events scheduled over the next two weeks. Notably, it was the latest in a series of protest rallies since last month to press for Khan's release and agitate against the ruling coalition. Former Jailed PM Imran Khan the ruling govt ‘illegitimate’ alleging it was formed after a fraudulent election.

    06 October,2024 04:17 PM IST
    Imran Khan's party blames Pak's Interior Minister of ordered ear gas to be fired

    Imran Khan's party blames Pak's Interior Minister of ordered ear gas to be fired

    The video shared by Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on X shows security personnel using tear gas against protesters

    05 October,2024 05:48 PM IST | Islamabad | mid-day online correspondent

    Joe Biden talks election, economy and Middle East in surprise news briefing

    The president has been less available than his recent predecessors to questions from White House press corps, making his surprise appearance welcome to the gathered reporters who waited as his press secretary's daily briefing was moved up 15 minutes, then delayed for nearly one hour

    05 October,2024 01:15 PM IST | Washington | AP | PTI

    Dunedin, New Zealand, records wettest day in century

    A local state of emergency remains in place for the city, which is due to be battered by rain until late Friday

    05 October,2024 08:32 AM IST | Wellington | Agencies
    Navratri 2024: Day-wise colours of festival and their significance

    Navratri 2024: Day-wise colours of festival and their significance

    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 correspondent

    Navratri 2024: Chaitra Navratri wishes, images, SMS, greetings for loved ones

    Navratri 2024 will be observed from October 3 to October 12

    30 September,2024 04:23 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

    Here's how you can level up your Desi outfit game for garba

    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!

    28 September,2024 08:51 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
    When was the Buddha born?

    When was the Buddha born?

    They found almost 48 theories of the Buddha’s date based on Tibetan, Mongolian, Indian, Burmese, Senegalese, Chinese, Japanese, German, and English sources

    06 October,2024 08:17 AM IST | Mumbai | Devdutt Pattanaik
    05 October,2024 07:26 AM IST | Mumbai | Lindsay Pereira
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