Speaking to reporters during her visit to Azadpur Mandi, the Delhi CM expressed her gratitude to the local traders for their decision to stop importing apples from Turkey. She commended the move, describing it as a powerful and appropriate response to any country that acts against India’s national interests
16 May,2025 06:01 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentBonded labourers refer to individuals compelled to work in order to repay a debt or obtain some form of financial assistance, frequently under exploitative or abusive conditions. The Bonded Labour System (Abolition) Act prohibits this practice in India
16 May,2025 04:59 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentRolo lost her life after being attacked by a swarm of bees during a major anti-Naxal operation in the Karreguttalu hills on the Chhattisgarh-Telangana border. She was declared dead on 27 April 2025, with the cause of death being anaphylactic shock following 200 bee stings
16 May,2025 03:21 PM IST | ANIDisplaced border residents on Friday started returning to the last village near the Line of Control (LoC) in Poonch's Salotri after a recent understanding between India and Pakistan ended days of heightened tension
16 May,2025 03:16 PM IST | ANIBJP MLA Asishrao Deshmukh on Friday said that Congress leader P Chidambaram revealed the truth of the political situation saying that the future of India is not so bright.
16 May,2025 03:12 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentThis search operation follows numerous FIRs filed under the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988. The allegations include TASMAC shops charging more than the actual MRP, distillery companies giving kickbacks to TASMAC officials for supply orders, and senior TASMAC officials accepting bribes from retail shops and for staff transfers.
16 May,2025 03:11 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentAam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convenor Arvind Kejriwal on Friday announced a 'Nasha Mukti Yatra' amid the ongoing 'War Against Drugs' in Punjab, which has been initiated by the administration to eliminate drug abuse in the state
16 May,2025 03:06 PM IST | ANIThe Supreme Court on Friday refused to examine a couple of fresh pleas challenging the constitutional validity of the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025, saying everybody wants name in newspapers
16 May,2025 03:03 PM IST | PTIDefence Minister Rajnath Singh said India does not want that the funding it gives to IMF should be used directly or indirectly to create terror infrastructure in Pakistan or any other country
16 May,2025 03:00 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentThe Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kashmir, stated that "the security agencies reviewed their strategy according to the situation in the wake of terror activities in the last month, and our intensified focus was on operations."
16 May,2025 02:59 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent | mid-day online correspondentMadhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Friday reached a private hospital in state capital Bhopal, where two police personnel are undergoing treatment after being injured during a drill and enquired about their health conditions
16 May,2025 02:36 PM IST | ANIThe locals have suffered damages to their livestock, properties, and essentially their livelihood in border areas such as Nowshera
16 May,2025 01:21 PM IST | ANIICG Ship Vikram, on routine patrol in the area, was immediately diverted to the location. The Coast Guard team swiftly located and safely recovered all six survivors from the dinghy
16 May,2025 12:43 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondentWhile speaking in Pakistan's Senate, Pakistan's Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar claimed that the ceasefire has been extended till May 18 through military-to-military communication. The Indian side is yet to comment on this claim
16 May,2025 11:59 AM IST | Islamabad | ANIThe Union Minister also discussed key initiatives for Punjab's development with PM Modi. Bittu also presented two books to PM Modi which symbolise the "essence of Sikhism and the teachings of Guru Nanak Dev Ji"
16 May,2025 11:21 AM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondentDefence Minister Rajnath Singh will also be visiting the monumental Smritivan Earthquake Memorial and Museum in Bhuj. This museum was built to pay tribute to the people who lost their lives in the devastating earthquake that struck the region on January 26, 2001.
16 May,2025 10:40 AM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondentThe shelling, which affected districts in Jammu and Kashmir along the Line of Control, resulted in significant damage to homes and infrastructure as well as the loss of civilian lives
16 May,2025 10:16 AM IST | Poonch | ANIThe captain of the ship was also an Indian. Police Inspector Nischal Kumar had instructed that Pakistani and Syrian nationals should not disembark from the ship due to the deteriorating relations between Pakistan and India
16 May,2025 10:07 AM IST | Uttara Kannada | ANIAccording to the Central Pollution Control Board, Delhi's overall AQI was recorded at 301 at 7 am today. An AQI ranging from 301 to 400 is categorised as 'very poor'
16 May,2025 09:27 AM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondentThe Directors General of Military Operations (DGMOs) of India and Pakistan firmed up the arrangement to stop military actions on May 10 after four days of fierce offensives between the two sides that triggered fears of a wider conflict
16 May,2025 09:08 AM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondentThe 54-year-old's legal counsel argued for bail on the grounds of "passage of time" and the adverse impact on his health in his London prison
16 May,2025 07:53 AM IST | New Delhi/London | PTIADVERTISEMENT
Madhya Pradesh Congress leader and MLA Jaivardhan Singh staged a protest demanding the resignation of state cabinet minister Kunwar Vijay Shah over his controversial remark about Colonel Sofiya Qureshi. The protest was held outside the Raj Bhavan in Bhopal after Congress leaders met with the Governor. Jaivardhan Singh called the minister's remark “shameful” and said a mere apology was not enough. He added that if the BJP respects the Armed Forces, they should remove Shah from his position immediately. For context, Kunwar Vijay Shah had made an objectionable comment about Colonel Sofiya Qureshi, which sparked public outrage. Later, the minister posted an apology video on his X handle, stating that he respects the Army officer “more than his real sister.” Watch video
The report said the global economy is at a precarious juncture, marked by heightened trade tensions and elevated policy uncertainty. The recent surge in tariffs "driving the effective US tariff rate up steeply" threatens to raise production costs, disrupt global supply chains and amplify financial turbulence
16 May,2025 08:57 AM IST | United Nations | mid-day online correspondentThe group noticed a storm coming and started to retreat when at some point during their descent, the team’s anchor point failed and sent the group plunging 200 feet down
Vladimir Medinsky, an aide to Putin, is to lead the Russian team that also included three other senior officials. Putin also appointed four lower-level officials as “experts” for the talks
ADVERTISEMENT
The passenger who was about to board the plane was detained after he told the airline's security officer that he had a bomb with him, an Airports Authority of India (AAI) official said
13 May,2025 05:08 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentIn 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
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
Cricket is sprinkled with examples of captains, selectors, boards and political figures attempting to change a star player’s mind about quitting or new roles. Has BCCI become a case in point with Kohli?
15 May,2025 06:39 AM IST | Mumbai | Clayton MurzelloADVERTISEMENT
