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Maharashtra Elections: Modi govt will amend Waqf Act, says Amit Shah

Amit Shah drew parallels between the upcoming Maharashtra assembly polls and the epic Mahabharata, portraying the BJP-led Mahayuti as the 'Pandavas' and the Maha Vikas Aghadi as the 'Kauravas'

15 November,2024 05:17 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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700 kg of Methamphetamine seized from International drug cartel in Gujarat

A series of maritime operations have been conducted in coordination with the Indian Navy and Coast Guard, resulting in the seizure of approximately 3,400 kg of various narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances

15 November,2024 04:07 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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Amit Shah to Uddhav: If you have the courage, get Rahul to praise Veer Savarkar

During a rally at Hingoli, Amit Shah also said that Sonia Gandhi tried to launch her son 20 times and her 'Rahul plane' will crash for the 21st time in Maharashtra elections

15 November,2024 03:52 PM IST | PTI
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Nitin Gadkari backs 'Batenge to Katenge', urges national unity ahead of polls

Yogi Adityanath, the CM of Uttar Pradesh, came up with the slogan, which called for Hindu unity, but opposition parties have strongly denounced it

15 November,2024 02:01 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
Offbeat News

Gurunanak Jayanti brings light and devotion to Mumbai's gurudwaras

As Mumbai commemorates the 555th birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev Ji, leaders from prominent Gurudwaras highlight the enduring values of equality and unity, embodied in community gatherings, langar, and processions.

15 November,2024 01:41 PM IST | Anisha Shrivastava
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Karnataka HC prioritises 'absolutely blind' candidates for jobs

The Karnataka High Court has ruled that 'absolutely blind' candidates should be given preference over 'low vision' candidates in job opportunities, reinforcing the need for inclusive hiring practices, as long as their disability does not hinder their ability to perform tasks.

15 November,2024 01:32 PM IST
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Jairam Ramesh slams Modi government on Adivasi rights

On the 150th birth anniversary of Bhagwan Birsa Munda, Congress leader Jairam Ramesh slammed the Modi government for undermining Adivasi rights, accusing it of diluting the Forest Rights Act (FRA) through its Dharti Aaba Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan (DAJGUA).

15 November,2024 01:23 PM IST
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Why hasn't Bihar been granted special category status, Congress asks PM

The Congress party has questioned Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his unfulfilled promise to grant Special Category Status to Bihar. Jairam Ramesh raised concerns about Bihar’s poverty levels and the unimplemented financial packages, demanding answers from the government.

15 November,2024 01:18 PM IST
World News

British Hindus protest Oxford Union debate on Kashmir over alleged terror links

British Hindus protested outside the Oxford Union over a debate on Kashmir, criticising the inclusion of speakers with alleged terror links. INSIGHT UK raised concerns about the speakers' backgrounds in a formal letter to the Union.

15 November,2024 01:06 PM IST
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Congress to press for caste inclusion in national census: Revanth Reddy

Telangana CM Revanth Reddy pledges that Congress will pressure the Centre to include caste count in the 2024 national census, enabling expanded reservations in education, employment, and politics while addressing socio-economic disparities.

15 November,2024 12:50 PM IST
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Devendra Fadnavis hits back at Congress' personal attacks

Devendra Fadnavis also accused Nationalist Congress Party (SP) chief Sharad Pawar of being the "Bhishma Pitamah" of breaking political parties and families. He attributed recent party splits to personal ambitions, citing examples of Uddhav Thackeray and Ajit Pawar

15 November,2024 12:40 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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Senior Manipur cops sent to Jiribam as search continues for 6 missing persons

Candlelight vigils were conducted in Imphal and Jiribam on Thursday night, asking for the "immediate release" of the missing persons

15 November,2024 12:03 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
GRAP-III restrictions in Delhi as air quality remains 'severe' for 3rd day

GRAP-III restrictions in Delhi as air quality remains 'severe' for 3rd day

The CAQM imposed GRAP Stage III as the national capital recorded the worst pollution levels in the country, with the air quality remaining in the "severe" category for two consecutive days

15 November,2024 11:51 AM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
Maharashtra Elections: ‘Batoge toh katoge’ is a reminder of past, says Fadnavis

Maharashtra Elections: ‘Batoge toh katoge’ is a reminder of past, says Fadnavis

Maharashtra DyCM Fadnavis accused the MVA of exploiting caste and religious divisions for political gain. He warned that Congress's policies could potentially impact reservations for SC/ST groups and divide the OBC community

15 November,2024 11:46 AM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
PM Modi paying 'lip service' to Adivasis' cause, govt denying them justice: Cong

PM Modi paying 'lip service' to Adivasis' cause, govt denying them justice: Cong

The Opposition party also claimed that DAJGUA, in "typical Manuvadi fashion", only sees these communities as forest-dwelling 'vanvasis' who are 'labhaartis' (beneficiaries), rather than political and economic actors in their own right

15 November,2024 11:41 AM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
Priyanka slams govt for refusing to declare Wayanad landslides national disaster

Priyanka slams govt for refusing to declare Wayanad landslides national disaster

In a post on X, Priyanka called it a "shocking injustice" to the victims and criticised the central government for "denying essential relief to those in dire need"

15 November,2024 10:58 AM IST | New Delhi | Agencies
This govt handed over Dharavi to Adani: Rahul Gandhi at Nanded rally

This govt handed over Dharavi to Adani: Rahul Gandhi at Nanded rally

PM Modi, while addressing a public rally in Shivaji Park in Mumbai, alleged that the Congress and the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) seem focused on dividing people in the state

15 November,2024 10:52 AM IST | Nanded | ANI
Central govt intends to manage Waqf property with accountability: Kiren Rijiju

Central govt intends to manage Waqf property with accountability: Kiren Rijiju

Union Minister Kiren Rijiju also expressed happiness that intellectuals and positive-minded individuals from the community support the amendment

15 November,2024 10:24 AM IST | New Delhi | ANI
EAM Jaishankar meets UAE counterpart

EAM Jaishankar meets UAE counterpart

In a post on X, EAM Jaishankar shared a picture with Abdullah and outlined the meeting as a "productive day with a great meeting."

15 November,2024 09:53 AM IST | Abu Dhabi | ANI
Mid-Day Top News: HRC summons officers over Borivli hawkers’ menace and more

Mid-Day Top News: HRC summons officers over Borivli hawkers’ menace 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

15 November,2024 09:43 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Tribal women 'targeted by infiltrators' : BJP spokesperson Naveen Subhash

Tribal women 'targeted by infiltrators' : BJP spokesperson Naveen Subhash

Union Home Minister Amit Shah claimed that if the BJP came to power, they would eliminate the infiltrators from the state and put forth a law in order to return the encroached land to the tribals

15 November,2024 09:06 AM IST | Hyderabad | mid-day online correspondent
India’s most wanted Khalistani terrorist Arsh Dalla arrested in Canada

    India’s most wanted Khalistani terrorist Arsh Dalla arrested in Canada

    Canadian authorities have arrested designated Khalistani terrorist Arshdeep Singh Gill, alias Arsh Dalla, following a violent shooting incident in Milton, Ontario, according to a report in local Canadian television outlet CTV. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on November 14 called on Canada to extradite Arsh Dalla, "face justice in India’. In response to media queries regarding the arrest of a designated terrorist Arsh Dalla in Canada, MEA Official Spokesperson, Randhir Jaiswal said, "In view of the recent arrest, our agencies will be following up on an extradition request. Given Arsh Dalla's criminal record in India and his involvement in similar illegal activities in Canada, it is expected that he will be extradited or deported to face justice in India." Dalla has been charged in a case related to the shooting in Ontario on October 28, as per a report by Adrian Ghobrial on CTV. Dalla is a close aide of Hardeep Singh Nijjar, who was killed outside a Gurudwara in Surrey in June 2023. In January 2023, the Union Home Ministry declared him a "terrorist" under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act. He is among the most wanted terrorists in the country and has been charged in various cases of targeted killings and extortion.

    15 November,2024 03:27 PM IST
    Hostages freed from Gaza meet with Pope Francis

    Hostages freed from Gaza meet with Pope Francis

    The freed hostages included Yelena Troufanov, who was released last November but whose son Sasha remains in Gaza and appeared in a video released Wednesday by the Palestinian Islamic Jihad group

    15 November,2024 09:50 AM IST | Rome | ANI

    Diwali celebrated as first big event after US prez polls

    President-elect Donald Trump is set to assume office after winning the presidential election last week

    15 November,2024 07:59 AM IST | Washington | Agencies

    SA won’t help 4,000 illegal miners stuck in closed mine

    It is part of the police’s Vala Umgodi, or Close the Hole, operation, which includes cutting off miners’ supplies to force them to return to the surface and be arrested

    15 November,2024 07:56 AM IST | Johannesburg | Agencies
    Varanasi: Large crowds gather at Dashashwamedh Ghat for 'Ganga Mahotsav 2024'

    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

    Devotees celebrate Chhath Puja with holy dip in Ganga at Patliputra Ghat

    On the first day of Chhath Puja, devotees gathered at Patliputra Ghat in Patna to perform sacred rituals, take a holy dip in the Ganga, and prepare offerings for the Sun God.

    05 November,2024 11:20 AM IST | Patna

    Devotees drink AC water believing it’s ‘Charan Amrit’ at Banke Bihari temple

    In a recent viral video from Vrindavan’s Banke Bihari Temple, devotees were seen drinking water dripping from an elephant spout, mistaking it for holy water or ‘Charan Amrit.’ The water was actually discharge from the temple’s air conditioning system, sparking debate on faith and scientific awareness.

    04 November,2024 08:47 PM IST | Vrindavan | Anisha Shrivastava
    Keep yourself updated on how to stay safe online

    Keep yourself updated on how to stay safe online

    Spinning a yarn, the fraudsters claimed a cybercrime investigation had been initiated against her based on several complaints and then transferred the call to a ‘cybercrime officer’.

    14 November,2024 07:28 AM IST | Mumbai | The Editorial
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