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Justin Trudeau resigns as Liberal Party leader, set to step down as Canada's PM

He said it had become clear to him that he cannot 'be the leader during the next elections due to internal battles'

07 January,2025 12:02 AM IST | mid-day online correspondent
India News

120 candidates complete pre-recruitment training in Gadchiroli to become cops

The training programme, which began on December 5, 2024, included detailed instructions on both the field test and written examination for police recruitment

06 January,2025 11:44 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
India News

HMPV outbreak: Two children test positive for virus in Chennai

These two are the first cases to be reported from the city from two hospitals. Further details are awaited

06 January,2025 08:09 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
India News

SC pulls up state authorities for not paying dues to villagers for their land

The SC bench was hearing a case over the land acquired from the villagers in Beed district of Maharashtra for construction of a water tank under the Employees Guarantee Scheme in 2005

06 January,2025 07:28 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
India News

SC rejects plea against selection of Delhi Waqf Board administrator

The petition said Ashwani Kumar was not eligible under the Waqf Act of 1995 and took advantage of the fact that the Delhi Waqf Board was in an indefinite abeyance due to the negligence of the respondents

06 January,2025 06:16 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
India News

Karnataka govt says no need to panic as HMPV less transmissible than Covid

Emphasising that the respiratory virus primarily affects children, causing infections similar to the common cold, the Directorate of Medical Education (DME) said in a release that hospitals have been instructed to report influenza-like illness (ILI) and severe acute respiratory infection (SARI) cases

06 January,2025 06:03 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
India News

HMPV outbreak: Total cases in India rise to three after infant tests positive

The infant, who hails from Dungarpur in Rajasthan, was admitted to the hospital, located in Chandkheda locality in Ahmedabad, on December 24 with symptoms of respiratory infection

06 January,2025 04:46 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
Opinion

Lead kindly light, 2,000 years on…

The eight-night feast of Hanukkah started on Christmas day—a special occurrence last witnessed in 2005. Jews across town recollect this “festival of lights” from their formative years

06 January,2025 04:18 PM IST | Meher Marfatia
India News

Maharashtra: 3 tigers, leopard die of avian flu at rescue centre in Nagpur

The tigers were brought to the rescue centre in the second week of December, while the leopard had been housed there since May

06 January,2025 03:52 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
India News

Chhattisgarh: Naxals blow up vehicle of security personnel with IED

The blast occurred on the Bedre-Kutru Road in Bijapur district. Further details are awaited

06 January,2025 03:46 PM IST | PTI
India News

Nitish Kumar rules out leaving NDA, recalls strong ties with BJP

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar dismisses speculation of quitting the NDA, reflecting on his close relationship with BJP and recalling support from former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee.

06 January,2025 01:41 PM IST
India News

Congress promises Rs 2,500 to women per month in Delhi under 'Pyari Didi Yojana'

The Congress party has unveiled the 'Pyari Didi Yojana,' promising Rs 2,500 monthly to women in Delhi if voted to power in the upcoming assembly elections. The scheme mirrors a successful model from Karnataka, aimed at empowering women financially.

06 January,2025 01:29 PM IST
Delhi polls: BJP has become desperate, says Raut as he slams Bidhuri's remarks

Delhi polls: BJP has become desperate, says Raut as he slams Bidhuri's remarks

Congress candidate from Kasturba Nagar Assembly constituency, Abhishek Dutt also reacted to BJP candidate Ramesh Bidhuri's 'controversial' remarks and said that he should not have said it

06 January,2025 01:10 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
CAG reveals Kejriwal spent Rs 33.66 crore renovating his official residence: BJP

CAG reveals Kejriwal spent Rs 33.66 crore renovating his official residence: BJP

The BJP has criticised Arvind Kejriwal and the AAP government, accusing them of betraying Delhi’s people by spending Rs 33.66 crore on the renovation of the CM's residence during the pandemic, as revealed by the CAG report.

06 January,2025 01:01 PM IST | New Delhi
BJP’s Pradeep Bhandari: Samajwadi Party and Congress “played with Hindu faith”

BJP’s Pradeep Bhandari: Samajwadi Party and Congress “played with Hindu faith”

BJP spokesperson Pradeep Bhandari has accused the Samajwadi Party and Congress of playing with Hindu faith to appease minorities. The remarks follow claims by AIMJ president Maulana Razvi about Maha Kumbh being organised on Waqf land.

06 January,2025 12:43 PM IST | New Delhi
Punjab: Roadways contract workers begin 3-day strike, bus services hit

Punjab: Roadways contract workers begin 3-day strike, bus services hit

The protesters said they will march towards Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann's residence here on Tuesday as part of their protest

06 January,2025 12:30 PM IST | Chandigarh | mid-day online correspondent
Two cases confirmed in Karnataka; patients have no history of int'l travel

Two cases confirmed in Karnataka; patients have no history of int'l travel

A three-month-old female infant with a history of bronchopneumonia was diagnosed with HMPV after being admitted to Baptist Hospital in Bengaluru. She has already been discharged

06 January,2025 12:26 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
Governor left House over 'brazen disrespect' to Constitution: Raj Bhavan

Governor left House over 'brazen disrespect' to Constitution: Raj Bhavan

Tamil Nadu Governor R N Ravi arrived at the House to deliver the customary address to the members

06 January,2025 11:46 AM IST | Chennai | mid-day online correspondent
Chhattisgarh: Main accused in journalist Mukesh Chandrakar murder case arrested

Chhattisgarh: Main accused in journalist Mukesh Chandrakar murder case arrested

Bijapur-based journalist's body was found in a septic tank on the premises of a private contractor in the district on Friday

06 January,2025 11:24 AM IST | Bastar | mid-day online correspondent
BPSC exam row: Prashant Kishor arrested in Patna

BPSC exam row: Prashant Kishor arrested in Patna

Police personnel removed him and his supporters from the protest site for the BPSC exam row; According to supporters of Kishor, the police took him to Patna AIIMS for a medical examination

06 January,2025 11:22 AM IST | Patna | mid-day online correspondent
Manoj Jarange booked for 'defamatory' remarks against Dhananjay Munde

Manoj Jarange booked for 'defamatory' remarks against Dhananjay Munde

Following a complaint by one Tukaram Aghav, the Parli police on Sunday registered a First Information Report (FIR) against Jarange over the remarks and on charges of creating a divide in the society

06 January,2025 10:53 AM IST | Beed | mid-day online correspondent
BJD's mega protest: Naveen Patnaik leads protest against BJP over rising prices

    BJD's mega protest: Naveen Patnaik leads protest against BJP over rising prices

    On January 6, the Biju Janata Dal (BJD) held a large protest at Lower PMG Square in Bhubaneswar, criticizing the BJP government. The protest focused on issues like inflation and the rising cost of essential goods. Drone footage captured the scale of the demonstration, which included many BJD supporters. Naveen Patnaik, the Leader of Opposition and former Chief Minister of Odisha, took part in the protest, showing his support for the cause. The protestors voiced their concerns over the increasing prices, which have been affecting the daily lives of the people in Odisha. The BJD demanded action from the central government to address these issues.

    06 January,2025 05:50 PM IST
    South Korea: Hundreds brave cold to demand Yoon Suk Yeol’s ouster

    South Korea: Hundreds brave cold to demand Yoon Suk Yeol’s ouster

    Dozens of anti-corruption agency investigators and police attempted to execute a detainment warrant against Yoon on Friday but retreated from his residence in Seoul after a tense standoff with the presidential security service that lasted more than five hours

    06 January,2025 07:41 AM IST | Seoul | Agencies

    Heavy snow disrupts life, work across UK

    The company’s live map showed power cuts in Birmingham in central England, Bristol in the west and Cardiff in Wales

    06 January,2025 07:40 AM IST | London | Agencies

    Three UAE aid convoys arrive in Gaza Strip

    29 trucks bring 364 tonnes of food and winter clothing

    06 January,2025 07:40 AM IST | Gaza City | Agencies
    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
    Vital projects can’t take forever to be completed

    Vital projects can’t take forever to be completed

    Some have been delayed due to land acquisition issues, rampant encroachment or other problems. Those in charge need to see that these are completed as soon as possible

    06 January,2025 06:05 AM IST | Mumbai | The Editorial
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