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The Pope says no more gossip

A wheezing and congested sounding Francis, who just turned 88, urged the prelates instead to speak well of one another and undertake a humble examination of their own consciences in the Christmas holiday season.

22 December,2024 07:55 AM IST | Agencies
World News

German leaders mourn the marring of centuries-old tradition

Authorities identified the suspect as a 50-year-old who has been living in Germany for nearly two decades and practicing medicine there

22 December,2024 07:54 AM IST | Agencies
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Pak jails 25 for attacks on army HQ

It said that the convicts were awarded prison terms ranging from two to 10 years for attacking the military facilities.

22 December,2024 07:54 AM IST | Agencies
World News

Trudeau on shaky ground: Key ally threatens loss of confidence vote

New Democratic Party is the last of Canada’s three main opposition parties to turn on Trudeau; the move could trigger an early election

22 December,2024 07:54 AM IST | Agencies
Opinion

A saree-clad sentinel

In a sea of books on Mumbai, a new one dives deeper into its coastal riches, reimagining biodiversity in the wake of climate crisis

22 December,2024 07:53 AM IST | Sumedha Raikar Mhatre
Opinion

The GOAT in the room

And it is painful, to see a saviour, a hero, the man who always stood on that burning deck, flailing badly.

22 December,2024 07:51 AM IST | Rahul da Cunha
Opinion

Top 20 Indian films of 2024

Opened at Toronto IFF. Woman director-producer, and woman producer Zoya Akhtar, among others. On Amazon/soon available.

22 December,2024 07:50 AM IST | Meenakshi Shedde
Opinion

Love, law and maths

Turns out I was not alone in thinking this. I had unexpected company—the Kolkata police.

22 December,2024 07:50 AM IST | Paromita Vohra
Opinion

Satan, Santa, Sanat, Sant

Santa comes from modern Christian mythology, and is barely a century old, but has become the dominant theme of Christmas

22 December,2024 07:50 AM IST | Devdutt Pattanaik
Opinion

Where the postbags piled once… and other triangular tales

The Colaba Post Office junction has little to large institutions with histories jostling for the telling

22 December,2024 07:47 AM IST | Meher Marfatia
Opinion

A fraction of his IQ!

Ashwin’s outspokenness in team meetings didn’t always make him Mr. Popular. Rocket Scientist, Professor were nicknames bestowed snidely on him by anonymous teammates who didn’t even have...

22 December,2024 07:28 AM IST | Sunil Gavaskar
India News

Maharashtra ministers portfolio allocation can happen soon: CM Fadnavis

CM Fadnavis and his deputies Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar were sworn in on December 5, and 39 ministers were inducted ahead of the Winter Session on December 15

21 December,2024 08:02 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
Gadchiroli will be Naxal-free in three years: CM Fadnavis

Gadchiroli will be Naxal-free in three years: CM Fadnavis

Devendra Fadnavis said the northern part of the Gadchiroli district, bordering Telangana and Chhattisgarh, has been rid of Naxals and is on the path of development

21 December,2024 07:51 PM IST | Nagpur | mid-day online correspondent
Maharashtra winter session wasted as ministers sans portfolios kept mum: Oppn

Maharashtra winter session wasted as ministers sans portfolios kept mum: Oppn

The leader of the opposition in the legislative council, Ambadas Danve, said that the state government only highlighted old schemes and promises in the legislature

21 December,2024 07:41 PM IST | Nagpur | mid-day online correspondent
Maharashtra budget session to begin from March 3

Maharashtra budget session to begin from March 3

The prorogation order issued by Maharashtra governor C P Radhakrishnan was read out by Speaker Rahul Narwekar

21 December,2024 07:32 PM IST | Nagpur | mid-day online correspondent
Delhi: 89-year-old Ashram guru booked for 'raping' middle-aged disciple

Delhi: 89-year-old Ashram guru booked for 'raping' middle-aged disciple

The Ashram guru has also filed a complaint against the victim and five other people alleging that they tried to grab the ashram by illegal means

21 December,2024 06:49 PM IST | New Delhi | PTI
Mayawati calls for nationwide protest on Dec 24 against Shah's Ambedkar remark

Mayawati calls for nationwide protest on Dec 24 against Shah's Ambedkar remark

The BSP chief claimed that her party is devoted to Babasaheb Ambedkar, who dedicated his life to securing the rights of the Dalits and Bahujans

21 December,2024 05:36 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
BR Ambedkar memorial at Indu Mill in Dadar to be completed by Dec 2025: Shinde

BR Ambedkar memorial at Indu Mill in Dadar to be completed by Dec 2025: Shinde

Shinde assured the state legislature that the Mahayuti government is working relentlessly to develop Maharashtra into a prosperous and progressive state

21 December,2024 05:26 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Allu Arjun attended film screening despite police denying permission: CM Reddy

Allu Arjun attended film screening despite police denying permission: CM Reddy

Even after the death of a woman in a stampede, the actor did not leave the cinema hall, prompting the police to force him out, CM alleged

21 December,2024 04:54 PM IST | Hyderabad | PTI
Kejriwal announces Dr Ambedkar scholarship for Dalit students

Kejriwal announces Dr Ambedkar scholarship for Dalit students

He added that this scholarship is a response to Union Minister Amit Shah's disrespectful remarks on Dr BR Ambedkar

21 December,2024 04:36 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
Center releases India State of Forest Report 2023; check details

Center releases India State of Forest Report 2023; check details

India's total forest and tree cover has increased by 1,445 sq km since 2021, reaching 25.17 per cent of the total geographical area in 2023

21 December,2024 03:50 PM IST | Dehradun | mid-day online correspondent
PM Modi Kuwait Visit: PM Modi lands in Kuwait, receives warm welcome

    PM Modi Kuwait Visit: PM Modi lands in Kuwait, receives warm welcome

    Prime Minister Narendra Modi is on his two-day visit to Kuwait. PM Modi reached the Middle-Eastern country today. This will be the first visit of an Indian Prime Minister to Kuwait in 43 years, Ministry of External Affairs said on Wednesday. During the visit, the Prime Minister will hold discussions with the leadership of Kuwait. Prime Minister will also interact with the Indian community in Kuwait.

    21 December,2024 09:46 PM IST
    Ten killed in stampede in Nigeria at Christmas food distribution event

    Ten killed in stampede in Nigeria at Christmas food distribution event

    The stampede occurred in the early morning hours at the Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Maitama, a high-brow part of Abuja

    21 December,2024 07:10 PM IST | Abuja | AP

    PM Modi arrives in Kuwait

    On his arrival, PM Modi was warmly received by Sheikh Fahad Yousef Saud Al-Sabah First Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence & Interior of Kuwait

    21 December,2024 06:55 PM IST | Kuwait City | PTI

    Croatia: Seven-year-old girl dead, several others wounded in stabbing incident

    The attacker, a 19-year-old believed to be a former student of Precko Elementary School, entered a first-grade classroom early Friday morning and began his assault with a knife.

    21 December,2024 08:57 AM IST | Zagreb | ANI
    Christmas 2024: Heartfelt wishes and greetings to send to your loved ones

    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

    21 December,2024 03:12 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

    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

    21 December,2024 03:02 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
    A world with free healthcare for all

    A world with free healthcare for all

    Would this dream be realised if we spent our collective resources on building systems for the common good and held governments accountable for upholding our fundamental right to health?

    20 December,2024 07:34 AM IST | Mumbai | Rosalyn D'mello
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