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Farmers in Punjab hold ‘rail roko’ protest

The call for the 'rail roko' was given by the Samyukta Kisan Morcha (Non-Political) and Kisan Mazdoor Morcha. Kisan Mazdoor Morcha leader Sarwan Singh Pandher said farmers have been squatting on rail tracks at many places from 12 noon to 3 pm

19 December,2024 07:41 AM IST | Agencies
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ONOE bills: Priyanka, Shrikant Shinde likely to be JPC members

Sukhdeo Bhagat and Randeep Surjewala are the Congress' other choices for the joint committee of Parliament

19 December,2024 07:41 AM IST | Agencies
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NIA books two key aides of Khalistani terrorist Landa

They were identified by NIA as members of a terror gang formed by foreign-based Khalistani terrorist Landa

19 December,2024 07:41 AM IST | Agencies
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False: Musk rejects claim ‘Starlink’ used in Manipur

The security forces recently seized some internet devices along with arms and ammunition during a raid in Keirao Khunou in Imphal East district

19 December,2024 07:41 AM IST | Agencies
World News

Explorer stuck in cave rescued after 75 hours

The last leg of the rescue operation proceeded more smoothly than expected, and workers carrying 32-year-old Ottavia Piana strapped into a stretcher reached the cave’s mouth in the early morning hours

19 December,2024 07:38 AM IST | Agencies
World News

Suspect detained in killing of Russian general in Moscow

The FSB said the suspect had been promised a reward of USD 100,000 and permission to move to a European Union country in exchange for killing Kirillov

19 December,2024 07:38 AM IST | Agencies
World News

Santa picks jet ski over sleigh

But it was not all fun and games for Santa. After delivering presents, De Paiva quickly jumped back into the water to rescue three people who appeared to have trouble returning to shore. None was injured

19 December,2024 07:37 AM IST | Agencies
World News

Japan satellite launch aborted once again

The company said it had aborted the flight after concluding that it was unlikely to complete its mission

19 December,2024 07:37 AM IST | Agencies
World News

‘93 per cent of bank branches in Gaza destroyed’

World Bank has reported that only three out of 94 ATMs are currently operational across the Gaza Strip

19 December,2024 07:37 AM IST | Agencies
Opinion

Mental health plays crucial role in athletic success

Our top athletes too, in any game, have benefitted from mental conditioning, proving that this component cannot be ignored as India aims to become a multi-sports nation

19 December,2024 07:35 AM IST | The Editorial
Opinion

The Art of Ashwin

Bedi teased batsmen. Pras was a master of anticipation. Chandra was magic. Precise Venkat was surgeon-like. But Ashwin is perhaps more calculatingly intelligent in approach than all these greats

19 December,2024 07:34 AM IST | V Ramnarayan
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Three new railway projects sanctioned for Maharashtra: Railway minister

The projects include the construction of a new double line between Nashik and Sainagar Shirdi (82 km) and Pune and Ahmednagar (125 km), and the doubling of the Sainagar Shirdi-Puntamba section (17 km)

19 December,2024 12:46 AM IST | mid-day online correspondent
India conducts first-ever Ganges River Dolphin tagging in Assam

India conducts first-ever Ganges River Dolphin tagging in Assam

The Ganges River Dolphin, India's National Aquatic Animal, is unique in its ecology, being nearly blind and relying on echolocation for its biological needs

18 December,2024 11:06 PM IST | Mumbai | Ranjeet Jadhav
Kerala cops rescue doctor from 'virtual arrest', SBI officials recover Rs 4.65L

Kerala cops rescue doctor from 'virtual arrest', SBI officials recover Rs 4.65L

SBI has a financial tracking system for monitoring suspicious transactions and its officials flagged a Rs 5-lakh transaction made by the doctor on Tuesday to an account in North India

18 December,2024 07:57 PM IST | Kottayam | mid-day online correspondent
Congress twisted facts, distorted my statement on Ambedkar: Amit Shah

Congress twisted facts, distorted my statement on Ambedkar: Amit Shah

Amit Shah said that Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge is acting under Rahul Gandhi's pressure to be part of a 'malicious' campaign against him

18 December,2024 07:27 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
Priyanka Gandhi likely to be in JPC for 'One Nation, One Election' bill

Priyanka Gandhi likely to be in JPC for 'One Nation, One Election' bill

The panel on simultaneous polls is expected to have 21 MPs from Lok Sabha and 10 from Rajya Sabha. Shrikant Shinde of the Shiv Sena and Sanjay Jha of JD(U), both allies of BJP, may be included as the members of the committee

18 December,2024 07:23 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
Tamil Nadu tops India in road accidents with 64,105 cases in 2022: Gadkari

Tamil Nadu tops India in road accidents with 64,105 cases in 2022: Gadkari

The report attributed the road accidents to multiple factors, including overspeeding, mobile phone usage while driving, drunken driving, lack of lane indiscipline, non-adherence to traffic rules such as jumping red lights, and failure to use safety devices like helmets, seat belts

18 December,2024 05:43 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
Maharashtra Dy CM Eknath Shinde calls Fadnavis-Uddhav meeting 'welcome change'

Maharashtra Dy CM Eknath Shinde calls Fadnavis-Uddhav meeting 'welcome change'

Shinde said those who were "over the moon" after the Lok Sabha poll results and "planning to jail us" if they returned to power after assembly elections were now meeting the chief minister

18 December,2024 03:16 PM IST | Nagpur | mid-day online correspondent
Kejriwal only leader in history of Delhi who works for poor people: CM Atishi

Kejriwal only leader in history of Delhi who works for poor people: CM Atishi

During her poll campaign in the Tilak Nagar area of the national capital she highlighted the works done by the AAP government in the Education sector and claimed that better facilities are being provided in government schools than private schools

18 December,2024 02:16 PM IST | New Delhi | ANI
Congress demands Amit Shah's apology for 'Ambedkar remark'

Congress demands Amit Shah's apology for 'Ambedkar remark'

Congress general secretary-in-charge communications Jairam Ramesh shared a video snippet on X from Shah's speech in the upper house

18 December,2024 02:11 PM IST | New Delhi | PTI
Rahul Gandhi slams Modi government over trade deficit touching all-time high

Rahul Gandhi slams Modi government over trade deficit touching all-time high

Tagging a media report which said that trade deficit and imports are at an all-time high, Rahul Gandhi hit out at the Modi government

18 December,2024 02:09 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
President Biden addresses mysterious drone sightings, Dismisses threat claims

    President Biden addresses mysterious drone sightings, Dismisses threat claims

    US President Joe Biden addressed the controversy over mysterious drones spotted in New Jersey on December 18. Responding to former President Trump’s concerns about the drones, Biden reassured the public, saying there is "nothing nefarious" about them and that there is no immediate danger. He confirmed that the situation is under investigation. Earlier, Republican Congressman Jeff Van Drew claimed on December 11 that the drones could be launched from an Iranian "mothership." However, Deputy Pentagon Press Secretary Sabrina Singh quickly denied this, stating that there is no evidence to support such claims. Biden's comments aimed to ease public concerns while the investigation continues.

    18 December,2024 05:31 PM IST
    US to update its MTCR export control policies for India

    US to update its MTCR export control policies for India

    The goal of updating export control policies under the MTCR is to be able to advance commercial space cooperation even further with close partners like India, Principal Deputy National Security Advisor Jon Finer told reporters during a conference call

    18 December,2024 02:14 PM IST | Washington | PTI

    Imran Khan threatens to stop remittances to Pakistan if demands are unmet

    Aleema Khan quoted Imran Khan, saying that if these two demands were not met, he would soon call for "stopping remittances to Pakistan."

    18 December,2024 02:13 PM IST | Rawalpindi | ANI

    Trump says India charges a lot of tariff, threatens to impose reciprocal tax

    Trump said India and Brazil were among countries that impose high tariffs on certain US products.

    18 December,2024 02:12 PM IST | Washington | PTI
    Over 30 lakh devotees make pilgrimage to Badrinath and Kedarnath in 2024: Report

    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

    Gurunanak Jayanti brings light and devotion to Mumbai's gurudwaras

    Mumbai marks Guru Nanak’s birth anniversary with celebrations highlighting his teachings on unity, service, and compassion.

    16 November,2024 02:07 PM IST | Mumbai | Anisha Shrivastava

    Varanasi: Large crowds gather at Dashashwamedh Ghat for 'Ganga Mahotsav 2024'

    Large crowds gathered at Varanasi's Dashashwamedh Ghat for the ongoing Ganga Mahotsav 2024, where cultural performances, including a Kathak dance by Yasmin Singh, added to the vibrant atmosphere. The festival celebrates the spiritual significance of the Ganges and attracts visitors from around the world

    13 November,2024 09:59 AM IST | Varanasi
    What’s the sound of 7.6 billion SMSes?

    What’s the sound of 7.6 billion SMSes?

    They bombard their customers with useless messages daily. It’s an epidemic where everyone shouts and no one hears anyone

    17 December,2024 08:00 AM IST | Mumbai | C Y Gopinath
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