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UP: Retired PWD officer shot at in Etawah

A 72-year-old retired PWD officer, Om Prakash, was shot at by unidentified assailants while in his field in Etawah’s Bharthana area. He was rushed to Saifai Medical College in critical condition. This is the second shooting incident reported in the area this week

10 April,2025 01:56 PM IST | PTI
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Cleaning of Yamuna underway in time-bound manner, says Delhi CM Rekha Gupta

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said that the cleaning of the Yamuna River is being carried out in a time-bound manner, with massive efforts across the city. The CM also announced plans to transform 50 acres of previously encroached land in Uttam Nagar into a public park

10 April,2025 01:53 PM IST | ANI
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One dead, two policemen injured in separate accidents on Bhubaneswar overbridge

A pickup van driver was killed and two policemen were injured in two back-to-back accidents on Baramunda overbridge in Bhubaneswar late Wednesday night. The second collision occurred while police were responding to the first

10 April,2025 01:48 PM IST | PTI
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Kangana Ranaut's electricity bill includes arrears and high consumption

There are arrears of approximately Rs 31,000 to Rs 32,000, and her bill for 28 days of March alone was around Rs 55,000. Along with other charges, the total came to around Rs 91,000, Sandeep Kumar, the Managing Director of HPSEBL said

10 April,2025 01:46 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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BJP should not use Tahawwur Rana's extradition for votes: Vijay Wadettiwar

Union Minister Piyush Goyal on Thursday lashed out at the Congress for "not doing anything" to punish those involved in the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks, which killed 166 people

10 April,2025 01:36 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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Uttar Pradesh: 5 killed in rain-related incidents

Five people who were killed in rain-related incidents were from Firozabad, Siddharth Nagar and Sitapur districts respectively, officials said

10 April,2025 01:27 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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Union govt, NDMA can ask banks to waive loans of Wayanad landslides victims: HC

A bench of Justices A K Jayasankaran Nambiar and Easwaran S said it will pass orders "nudging" the Centre and the NDMA to ask the banks to waive off the loans

10 April,2025 01:23 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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Tahawwur Rana's extradition: Delhi court receives trial records of 26/11

A Delhi court has received the trial records of the 26/11 Mumbai attacks ahead of its alleged mastermind Tahawwur Hussain Rana's arrival in India from the US

10 April,2025 01:03 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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Security ramped up at Patiala House as Tahawwur Rana expected in court

Security has been heightened at Delhi’s Patiala House Court ahead of the likely appearance of Tahawwur Rana, a key accused in the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks, following his extradition from the United States. Tihar Jail officials confirm a high-security ward is ready to lodge him once court proceedings begin

10 April,2025 12:12 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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Supreme Court to hear Waqf Act challenge on April 16 amid rising opposition

The Supreme Court will hear multiple petitions on April 16 challenging the constitutional validity of the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025, with opposition leaders and religious bodies claiming it infringes on minority rights

10 April,2025 11:52 AM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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Mid-Day Top News: Not going on strike, we are just following BMC order and more

Stay informed with the latest developments in the nation, Mumbai, entertainment, sports, and more. Let's dive into the headlines shaping our world today

10 April,2025 11:13 AM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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UP: Mother runs away with daughter’s fiancé days before wedding in Aligarh

In a bizarre incident from Aligarh, a mother fled with her daughter’s groom-to-be, just days before the wedding. A police case has been filed, and a search operation is underway

10 April,2025 10:58 AM IST | mid-day online correspondent
Tahawwur Rana likely to be lodged in Tihar jail after reaching India

Tahawwur Rana likely to be lodged in Tihar jail after reaching India

Necessary preparations have been made for lodging him in jail and the prison authorities will wait for the court order, they said.

10 April,2025 08:51 AM IST | New Delhi | PTI
Big success of Modi govt's diplomacy: Amit Shah on extraditon of Tahawwur Rana

Big success of Modi govt's diplomacy: Amit Shah on extraditon of Tahawwur Rana

Rana has been accused of being involved in the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks, where innocent people were killed, and is expected to stand trial in India.

10 April,2025 08:47 AM IST | New Delhi | ANI
India, Russia agree on six new strategic projects to boost bilateral investment

India, Russia agree on six new strategic projects to boost bilateral investment

The co-chairs of the session signed a protocol highlighting these projects and reviewed the outcomes of the previous 7th session.

10 April,2025 08:45 AM IST | New Delhi | ANI
‘India, China moving in positive direction’

‘India, China moving in positive direction’

India-China relations plunged to their lowest point since the 1962 war following the Galwan Valley clashes.

10 April,2025 08:41 AM IST | New Delhi | Agencies
India withdraws transshipment rights from Bangladesh

India withdraws transshipment rights from Bangladesh

“Logistical delays and higher costs were hindering our own exports and creating backlogs,” he said. 

10 April,2025 08:40 AM IST | New Delhi | Agencies
Air India flier urinates on co-passenger on Delhi-Bangkok flight

Air India flier urinates on co-passenger on Delhi-Bangkok flight

A passenger on Air India's Delhi–Bangkok flight allegedly urinated on a co-passenger. The airline followed protocol and reported the matter to the DGCA

09 April,2025 07:11 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
Remarks on Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj: Ex-scribe Prashant Koratkar gets bail

Remarks on Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj: Ex-scribe Prashant Koratkar gets bail

The Nagpur resident, who was arrested on March 24 and subsequently remanded in 14-day judicial custody, is currently lodged in Kalamba jail in Kolhapur district. The former scribe has also been accused of threatening historian Indrajeet Sawant

09 April,2025 06:25 PM IST | Kolhapur | PTI
IIM Ahmedabad to set up branch campus in Dubai

IIM Ahmedabad to set up branch campus in Dubai

A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed on Tuesday between IIMA Director Bharat Bhasker and Helal Saeed Almarri, Director General of Dubai's Department of Economy and Tourism, in the presence of Crown Prince of Dubai Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum

09 April,2025 06:02 PM IST | New Delhi | PTI
Dubai Crown Prince to embark on official visit to India from Tuesday

Dubai Crown Prince to embark on official visit to India from Tuesday

Sheikh Hamdan, who is also UAE's Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister, will hold talks with senior Indian officials to explore ways to enhance bilateral cooperation and strengthen partnerships across various strategic sectors

09 April,2025 05:51 PM IST | Mumbai | PTI
WAQF Amendment Bill 2025: What is the controversy all about?

    WAQF Amendment Bill 2025: What is the controversy all about?

    The WAQF Amendment Bill 2025 - rebranded as UMEED ‘Unified Management Empowerment Efficiency and Development’ recently got passed in the Parliament after hours of debate. UMEED amends the WAQF Act that governs the management of properties donated by Muslims. The Waqf Board regulates and manages properties dedicated to religious and charitable purposes in India. The WAQF Act 1995 has long governed religious endowments in India. However, UMEED proposes big changes to the Waqf Act. What’s new? What’s controversial? Why is this bill being opposed? Take a look.

    05 April,2025 07:47 PM IST
    Asia shares jump after US stocks soared to historic gains

    Asia shares jump after US stocks soared to historic gains

    Stephen Innes, managing partner at SPI Asset Management, called the reaction 'from fear to euphoria'

    10 April,2025 08:52 AM IST | Tokyo | AP

    Trump increases tariffs on China to 125 pc, 90-day pause for 75 countries

    The move by the US President came following a retaliatory move by China, where it increased its tariff on US goods from 34 per cent to 84 per cent starting April 10.

    10 April,2025 08:49 AM IST | Washington | ANI

    Somebody had to do it: Donald Trump on raising China tariffs to 125 per cent

    He pointed out that in the previous year, China made USD 1 trillion off trade with the US and that he had "reversed it" through his aggressive tariff strategy.

    10 April,2025 08:46 AM IST | Washington | 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
    Our police force deserves the right to a decent workplace

    Our police force deserves the right to a decent workplace

    Yet, even with these upgrades, our in-depth report highlights how our cops grapple with narrow lanes, cracked walls and roofs, cramped rooms, and unsanitary surroundings.

    09 April,2025 06:49 AM IST | Mumbai | The Editorial
    07 April,2025 06:44 AM IST | Mumbai | Fiona Fernandez
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