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Restoration work begins after truck collides with train at Bodwad station

A speeding truck that crashed into a level-crossing gate and got stuck on railway tracks was hit by an express train in Maharashtra's Jalgaon district on Friday morning

14 March,2025 03:21 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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Putin thanks PM Modi, Trump for 'noble mission' to resolve Ukraine conflict

Washington and Ukraine both endorsed a 30-day temporary truce following a meeting between their respective delegations in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday

14 March,2025 03:05 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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Mehbooba Mufti accuses 'bigots' of turning Holi into a divisive festival

Mehbooba Mufti has criticised some 'bigots' for transforming Holi into a source of fear for minorities, accusing those in power of allowing communal tensions to rise

14 March,2025 03:03 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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Bengaluru: Police bust ganja racket, arrest three with drugs worth Rs1.8 lakh

In all, 3 kg of ganja, two mobile phones, a weighing machine, and one two-wheeler were seized from the accused. On March 9, the three accused persons were produced before the court, which remanded them in judicial custody

14 March,2025 03:01 PM IST | ANI
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Meta to begin testing crowd-sourced fact-checking next week

Meta ended its fact-checking programme in January. CEO Mark Zuckerberg said at the time that fact-checkers had become "politically biased," using some of the language that conservatives have long used to criticise his platforms

14 March,2025 11:30 AM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore to leave ISS by March 19, says NASA

Initially, mission managers had planned to launch the Crew-10 mission on Thursday, but the attempt was cancelled due to high winds and expected rainfall along the Dragon spacecraft's flight path

14 March,2025 11:13 AM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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Congress MP Rahul Gandhi extends greetings on occasion of Holi

"Heartiest greetings to all of you on the holy festival of Holi. May this festival of colours bring new enthusiasm, new excitement and lots of happiness in your life", Rahul Gandhi's 'X' post read

14 March,2025 10:24 AM IST | ANI
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Four militants arrested in separate operations in Manipur

A 46-year-old member of the People's Liberation Army (PLA) was arrested from her house in Sagolband Sayang Kurao Makhong in Imphal West district on Thursday

14 March,2025 10:05 AM IST | PTI
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Pakistan train hijack: India denies Islamabad's allegation of involvement

MEA official spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said, "We strongly reject the baseless allegations made by Pakistan. The whole world knows where the epicenter of global terrorism lies. Pakistan should look inwards instead of pointing fingers and shifting the blame for its own internal problems and failures on to others"

14 March,2025 10:02 AM IST | ANI
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Three arrested with drugs in Thoubal district of Manipur

The accused had more than 100 kg of WY tablets in their possession. The seizure was made by a joint team of the state police and the Narcotics Control Bureau. Two of the arrested men are from Assam

14 March,2025 09:37 AM IST | PTI
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Holi 2025 celebrations in Sambhal to wrap up by 2.30 pm for Friday prayers

Sambhal authorities have announced that Holi processions will conclude by 2.30 pm to avoid disruption to Friday prayers. Security measures have been tightened to ensure peaceful celebrations

14 March,2025 09:32 AM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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19,826 km of roads completed under Bharatmala, says Nitin Gadkari

The Bharatmala Pariyojana was approved by the Centre in 2017 with the aim of improving logistics efficiency and connectivity across India. The project also aims to connect tribal areas, aspirational districts, and regions affected by Left Wing Extremism while reducing accidents on these highways

14 March,2025 09:27 AM IST | mid-day online correspondent
Watch: India celebrates Holika Dahan with rituals and bonfires across states

Watch: India celebrates Holika Dahan with rituals and bonfires across states

People across India marked the Holika Dahan with bonfires and sacred rituals, symbolising the triumph of good over evil. Political leaders and armed forces personnel also participated in the celebrations

14 March,2025 08:27 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Himachal CM Sukhu alleges corruption in 'Him-Care' scheme

Himachal CM Sukhu alleges corruption in 'Him-Care' scheme

He also said that the state government is restructuring the scheme to improve its effectiveness and ensure transparency

14 March,2025 07:28 AM IST | Shimla | ANI
PM Modi condoles demise of veteran RSS Pracharak Shankar Rao Tatwawadi

PM Modi condoles demise of veteran RSS Pracharak Shankar Rao Tatwawadi

Born in 1933, Tatwawad dedicated his entire life to the RSS and made a mark by furthering its global outreach.

14 March,2025 07:28 AM IST | New Delhi | ANI
EAM Jaishankar meets Telangana CM in Delhi, discusses global engagement

EAM Jaishankar meets Telangana CM in Delhi, discusses global engagement

The discussions also focused on Telangana's development and economic growth, aligning with the vision of a "Viksit Bharat" by 2047.

14 March,2025 07:27 AM IST | New Delhi | ANI
Delhi: Fire breaks out at house in East Kailash, three rescued

Delhi: Fire breaks out at house in East Kailash, three rescued

The fire was quickly brought under control, officials said.

14 March,2025 07:26 AM IST | New Delhi | ANI
Delhi Court awards life sentence to man for raping minor neighbour

Delhi Court awards life sentence to man for raping minor neighbour

The convict, a neighbour of the victim, was someone she trusted and referred to as 'uncle.' The child born from the assault has since been placed for adoption.

14 March,2025 07:26 AM IST | New Delhi | ANI
Former DRDO Chairman meets Andhra CM Chandrababu Naidu

Former DRDO Chairman meets Andhra CM Chandrababu Naidu

Vijayawada MP Kesineni Sivanath and Amalapuram MP Harish were also present at the meeting, the release added.

14 March,2025 07:22 AM IST | Amravati | ANI
CBSE Class XII Hindi board exam to be conducted on March 15 despite Holi

CBSE Class XII Hindi board exam to be conducted on March 15 despite Holi

In a press release dated March 13, CBSC said, "It has made a significant move by announcing the Date Sheet for Board Examinations three months in advance"

13 March,2025 11:41 PM IST | India | ANI

"Ru signifies protest against policies of Union government": DMK spokesperson

DMK spokesperson Saravanan Annadurai on Thursday, speaking on the Tamil Nadu government replacing the Rupee symbol with the Tamil 'Ru' symbol for the state Budget, said that the aim behind the usage of 'Ru' was to signify the protest of the state against the policies of the Union government

13 March,2025 11:24 PM IST | Tamil Nadu | ANI
Holi 2025: BSF Jawans deployed on India’s border celebrate Holi

    Holi 2025: BSF Jawans deployed on India’s border celebrate Holi

    The Indian jawans deployed on India’s border celebrated Holi with the locals. BSF personnel deployed at India-Pakistan border in Punjab's Amritsar were seen shaking a leg with the local community on the occasion of Holi. Security personnel deployed at Border Outposts (BOPs) along the India-Bangladesh borders were also seen celebrating Holi. Inspector General Suryakant Sharma said, "...All the personnel here are involved in the security of the country; I extend my best wishes to them and their family... I know their families are a thousand miles apart, but the entire country is with them..."

    14 March,2025 12:40 PM IST
    American Airlines plane catches fire at Denver airport gate

    American Airlines plane catches fire at Denver airport gate

    Flight 1006, which was headed from the Colorado Springs Airport to Dallas Fort Worth, diverted to Denver and landed safely around 5.15 pm (local time) after the crew reported engine vibrations, the Federal Aviation Administration said in a statement

    14 March,2025 09:04 AM IST | Denver | AP

    Jewish protesters flood Trump Tower's lobby to demand Mahmoud Khalil's release

    After warning the protesters to leave, police said they arrested 98 people who stayed on various charges, including trespassing, obstruction and resisting arrest.

    14 March,2025 07:28 AM IST | New York | AP

    Pakistan: Imran Khan moves Supreme Court against transfer of judges

    The federal government and the registrars of the high courts in Lahore, Sindh, Balochistan and Islamabad have been mentioned as respondents in the case, The Express Tribune reported.

    14 March,2025 07:27 AM IST | Islamabad | ANI
    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
    The fandom of the opera!

    The fandom of the opera!

    Can you watch the same stand-up comedy gig twice? No. The same, great musical, though? Again, and again! Why?

    12 March,2025 09:25 AM IST | Mumbai | Mayank Shekhar
    11 March,2025 08:34 AM IST | Mumbai | C Y Gopinath
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