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BSF Constable succumbs to injuries during cross-border firing in Jammu

Earlier, Border Security Force (BSF) confirmed that Sub Inspector Md Imteyaz lost his life during cross-border firing by Pakistan along the International Boundary in the R S Pura area of Jammu

12 May,2025 08:49 AM IST | ANI
World News

US-China tariff talks continue

Beijing has yet to comment directly, but its official news agency took a tough approach, saying China will “firmly reject any proposal that compromises core principles or undermines the broader cause of global equity”. 

12 May,2025 08:46 AM IST | Agencies
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Pope Leo XIV flags AI as major challenge

Pope Leo XIII ruled the Roman Catholic Church from 1878 until he died in 1903 and is remembered as a pope of Catholic social teaching

12 May,2025 08:45 AM IST | Agencies
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Iran, US begin fourth round of talks over nuclear programme

Trump has repeatedly threatened to unleash airstrikes targeting Iran’s programme if a deal isn’t reached

12 May,2025 08:44 AM IST | Agencies
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No ceasefire, no peace talks, says Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy

Russia rejects proposal; launches 108 attack drones from six different directions, says Ukraine

12 May,2025 08:43 AM IST | Agencies
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Committed to faithful implementation of ceasefire, says Pakistan

Hours later, the arrangement came under severe pressure with New Delhi blaming Islamabad for breaching it; India and Pakistan on Saturday reached an understanding to stop all firings and military actions

12 May,2025 08:42 AM IST | Agencies
Opinion

Media in the time of war

The crackdown on independent journalists trying to uncover the truth, while mainstream outlets unabatedly peddle fake news, has created the perception that dissenting voices are being suppressed

12 May,2025 06:36 AM IST | Ajaz Ashraf
Opinion

Forests are not meant for dumping of garbage, debris

The activity is reportedly happening near Gaimukh, adjacent to Ghodbunder Road and close to the Sanjay Gandhi National Park (SGNP), a report stated in our paper

12 May,2025 06:35 AM IST | The Editorial
Opinion

On slippery terrain

Our sutradhaars—Sir Pheroze and Lady Flora—discuss the plight of the city and its (un)preparedness after it was hit by pre-monsoon showers last week

12 May,2025 06:35 AM IST | Fiona Fernandez
India News

Indian Navy deployed carrier battle group, submarines after Pahalgam attack

Indian naval forces maintained a forward deployment in the Northern Arabian Sea, adopting a dissuasive and deterrent posture. This strategic positioning provided the capability to strike select targets at sea and on land, including Karachi, at a time of India's choosing, an official statement said

12 May,2025 12:20 AM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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Major drug racket busted in Agra, ganja worth Rs 1.5 crore seized; three held

The arrested suspects were reportedly bringing the ganja from Odisha and distributing it across various parts of Agra

11 May,2025 10:04 PM IST | ANI
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Southwest monsoon is likely to set over Kerala on May 27, says IMD

During the past five years, the monsoon has onset early on two occasions, 2022 and 2024. In 2022 and 2024, the monsoon onset was May 29 and May 30, as per IMD data

11 May,2025 08:34 PM IST | ANI
Operation Sindoor: Over 100 terrorists killed in strikes, says DGMO

Operation Sindoor: Over 100 terrorists killed in strikes, says DGMO

Nine terror targets were identified after careful deliberations and they were hit using precision weapons, Director General of Military Operations (DGMO) Lt Gen Rajiv Ghai said at a media briefing on Sunday evening

11 May,2025 08:11 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Gadchiroli Police nab man involved in series of thefts, recover stolen items

Gadchiroli Police nab man involved in series of thefts, recover stolen items

Police investigation revealed that the accused is a habitual offender and was already involved in seven registered theft cases at the Sironcha Police Station. He was arrested in the early hours of May 10, 2025 and presented before the local court, which has granted police custody for further questioning, officials said

11 May,2025 06:43 PM IST | Gadchiroli (Maharashtra) | mid-day online correspondent
Don't rush back home, stay at safer places: J-K Police to border residents

Don't rush back home, stay at safer places: J-K Police to border residents

Over 1.25 lakh residents of villages close to Line of Control in Baramulla, Bandipora and Kupwara districts were evacuated to safer places as their habitations were at a very high risk of being targeted in Pakistani shelling

11 May,2025 04:00 PM IST | Srinagar | mid-day online correspondent
Woman mauled to death by tiger in Maharashtra's Chandrapur

Woman mauled to death by tiger in Maharashtra's Chandrapur

The gruesome incident has sent shockwaves through the local community, already reeling from a similar tragedy just a day prior

11 May,2025 03:36 PM IST | Chandrapur | mid-day online correspondent
'Operation Sindoor is a demonstration of India's strong will against terrorism'

'Operation Sindoor is a demonstration of India's strong will against terrorism'

Speaking virtually at an event in Lucknow to inaugurate a BrahMos production unit, Rajnath Singh said that Operation Sindoor was not just a military action, but a symbol of India's political, social and strategic will to fight terrorism

11 May,2025 03:19 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
Ceasefire between India, Pak; US claims it mediated truce

Ceasefire between India, Pak; US claims it mediated truce

The directors general of military operations (DGMO) of India and Pakistan have agreed to stop all firings and military action on land, air and sea with effect from 5 pm on Saturday, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri announced

11 May,2025 02:58 PM IST | New Delhi | Agencies
Cong demands all-party meeting chaired by PM to discuss India-Pakistan tensions

Cong demands all-party meeting chaired by PM to discuss India-Pakistan tensions

Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh posed several questions to the government, including whether New Delhi has opened the doors to third party intervention between India and Pakistan, and whether diplomatic channels with Pakistan have been opened

11 May,2025 02:34 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
India-Pakistan tensions: PM Modi chairs high-level meeting

India-Pakistan tensions: PM Modi chairs high-level meeting

The situation has since cooled down even though residents in several border areas continue to live in a state of apprehension following days of shelling and drone incidents

11 May,2025 02:04 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
Executed assigned tasks with precision during Operation Sindoor, says IAF

Executed assigned tasks with precision during Operation Sindoor, says IAF

The operation was launched on early May 7 to destroy seven terror infrastructures in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied-Kashmir in retaliation to the Pahalgam terror attack. All subsequent retaliations to Pakistani offensives were carried out under Operation Sindoor

11 May,2025 01:56 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
Trump praises strong leadership of India, Pak for for reaching ceasefire

Trump praises strong leadership of India, Pak for for reaching ceasefire

Soon after Trump, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri announced that the directors general of military operations (DGMOs) of India and Pakistan have agreed to stop all firings and military action on land, air and sea with effect from 5 pm on Saturday

11 May,2025 01:52 PM IST | New York/Washington | mid-day online correspondent

Pak Defence Minister says major issues with India can be discussed in future

India-Pakistan tensions soared after the Indian Armed Forces hit terror launchpads in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) last week in response to the Pahalgam terror attack

11 May,2025 12:54 PM IST | Islamabad | mid-day online correspondent

Sharif bats for 'path of peaceful negotiations' to address India-Pak tensons

In an address to the nation late Saturday night, Sharif said the "path of peaceful negotiations" should be adopted to solve the longstanding issues between India and Pakistan, including the sharing of water resources, and the Kashmir issue

11 May,2025 12:44 PM IST | Islamabad | mid-day online correspondent
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
Incomplete Marriages

Incomplete Marriages

Of course, it is difficult to corroborate. What is interesting, however, is that the folklore speaks of an incomplete marriage

11 May,2025 07:02 AM IST | Mumbai | Devdutt Pattanaik
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