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BSF jawan detained by Pakistan Rangers after accidentally crossing border

PK Sahu, who has been posted with the 182nd Battalion of BSF at the Ferozepur border in Punjab, was taken into custody by Pakistan Rangers on Wednesday

25 April,2025 02:46 AM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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Attari border closed: Tourists postpone plans, locals laud PM's decision

A tourist from Rajasthan, Surinder Singh, stated that they had come to Amritsar with the hopes of crossing through the border to attend a family wedding in Pakistan, but now the plans have been postponed

24 April,2025 08:00 PM IST | ANI
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Day 3 of state mourning for Pope Francis to be observed on Saturday, funeral day

The Union Ministry of Home Affairs on Thursday made the declaration through a statement and announced that the National Flag will be flown at half-mast on the day throughout India on all buildings where it is flown regularly and there will be no official entertainment

24 April,2025 07:58 PM IST | ANI
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Pahalgam terror attack: Meghalaya tightens security along Bangladesh border

Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma, who is currently in New Delhi, en route to the Vatican for Pope Francis' funeral on Saturday, is closely monitoring the state's security apparatus. He has called for heightened collaboration with the Border Security Force (BSF)

24 April,2025 07:40 PM IST | PTI
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All-party meeting underway as govt briefs leaders on Pahalgam terror attack

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Home Minister Amit Shah, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju were present from the government's side

24 April,2025 06:33 PM IST | PTI
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China successfully launches three new astronauts to its space station

The Shenzhou-20 spaceship carrying the astronauts blasted off at 5.17 pm (Beijing Time) from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Centre in northwest China. Minutes later, an official in the mission control centre announced that the launch was a "complete success." The launch was telecast live by the state-run CGTN

24 April,2025 06:28 PM IST | PTI
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In a first, rare white leopard cub spotted in Ratnagiri

Divisional Forest Officer (DFO), Girija Desai from the Ratnagiri forest department, while confirming the rare sighting in state, said, “We have come across a white newborn cub of an Indian leopard in Ratnagiri district. We also found the cub's mother and an another cub nearby”

24 April,2025 06:20 PM IST | Ranjeet Jadhav
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Pahalgam terror attack: India suspends visa services to Pakistani nationals

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said all existing valid visas issued by India to Pakistani nationals stand revoked with effect from April 27

24 April,2025 05:37 PM IST | PTI
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Pahalgam terror attack: Pune victim's daughter leads funeral procession

As the city virtually came together in collective grief, the final rites of the two Pune residents were performed at the electric crematorium at Vaikunth in the Navi Peth area

24 April,2025 03:10 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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US updates travel advisory, asks not to travel to Jammu and Kashmir

The update was issued on Wednesday, a day after terrorists opened fire in Kashmir's Pahalgam killing 26 people, mostly tourists, in the deadliest attack in the Valley since the Pulwama strike in 2019

24 April,2025 02:27 PM IST | PTI
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Fire breaks out at Bhopal-based BHEL plant; none injured

The blaze at the PSU's facility manufacturing power plant equipment started just after noon, the officials said

24 April,2025 01:51 PM IST | PTI
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Pakistan government’s X handle withheld in India after Pahalgam terror attack

Following the Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 people, India has withheld Pakistan’s X account, suspended the Indus Waters Treaty, revoked SAARC visas, and begun diplomatic downsizing

24 April,2025 01:01 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
Pahalgam terror attack: Dy CM Shinde meets stranded Maharashtrian tourists

Pahalgam terror attack: Dy CM Shinde meets stranded Maharashtrian tourists

In a social media post on X, the Maharashtra Deputy CM reassured that the state government will take all necessary steps to bring back the stranded Maharashtrian tourists back home safe and sound

24 April,2025 10:41 AM IST | Jammu and Kashmir | mid-day online correspondent
Tourism Ministry seeks help for stranded tourists after Pahalgam attack

Tourism Ministry seeks help for stranded tourists after Pahalgam attack

Additionally, approximately 35 stranded tourists were successfully accommodated on train 20434 through the efforts of Jammu ticket checking staff, the RPF, and the GRP.

24 April,2025 10:18 AM IST | New Delhi | ANI

"Pakistan will die without water, this is the 56-inch chest": BJP MP

In a post on X, the BJP MP wrote that hookah, water and food would be stopped to them (Pakistan) and the workers of Sanatani BJP would kill them after torturing them.

24 April,2025 10:17 AM IST | New Delhi | ANI
PM to visit Bihar today; to inaugurate several key projects worth Rs 13,480 cr

PM to visit Bihar today; to inaugurate several key projects worth Rs 13,480 cr

The Prime Minister will also participate in a programme marking National Panchayati Raj Day and address a gathering in Madhubani, Bihar.

24 April,2025 10:17 AM IST | New Delhi | ANI
India summons Pakistan envoy, declares military diplomats persona non grata

India summons Pakistan envoy, declares military diplomats persona non grata

India's action comes after 26 people were killed and several others sustained injuries in the dastardly attack by terrorists on tourists in Pahalgam in Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday.

24 April,2025 10:16 AM IST | New Delhi | ANI
Gautam Gambhir receives death threats via email, police begin probe

Gautam Gambhir receives death threats via email, police begin probe

Indian cricket team head coach Gautam Gambhir received death threats via email on April 22, prompting a police investigation in Delhi. The case is being treated seriously due to its timing and the public role of the former cricketer-turned-politician

24 April,2025 10:11 AM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
Rajnath warns: Retaliation soon

Rajnath warns: Retaliation soon

Defence minister vows strong response to Pahalgam terror attack, says India won’t be intimidated

24 April,2025 09:26 AM IST | New Delhi | Agencies
Tourists flee Kashmir after terror strike

Tourists flee Kashmir after terror strike

Security agencies on Wednesday released the sketches of three men suspected to be involved in the terror attack that killed 26 people, mostly tourists, near Pahalgam in south Kashmir

24 April,2025 09:25 AM IST | Srinagar | Agencies
Pahalgam terror attack: India suspends key treaties with Pakistan

Pahalgam terror attack: India suspends key treaties with Pakistan

India has downgraded diplomatic ties with Pakistan, expelled military attaches, and suspended the Indus Water Treaty following the deadly Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 civilians

24 April,2025 08:05 AM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
Pahalgam Terror Attack: India cancels visas, Islamabad responds

    Pahalgam Terror Attack: India cancels visas, Islamabad responds

    The Indian government's decisive measures against Pakistan in retaliation to the Pahalgam terror attack has prompted Pakistan to take counter measures. While India has decided to suspend visa services to Pakistani nationals with immediate effect, Pakistan has blocked airspace for Indian airlines and has closed Wagah border crossing. The country has also 'rejected' Indian decision to suspend Indus Water Treaty after Pahalgam terror saying it's the lifeline for 240 million Pakistanis.

    24 April,2025 08:18 PM IST
    Former South Korean President Moon Jae-in Indicted for Bribery

    Former South Korean President Moon Jae-in Indicted for Bribery

    This development occurs just six weeks ahead of South Korea's general election, which has been marked by political turmoil in recent months

    24 April,2025 10:19 AM IST | Seoul | ANI

    India, Saudi Arabia enhance relations with several MoUs

    Modi invites Saudi Crown Prince to India for third Strategic Partnership Council meet

    24 April,2025 09:23 AM IST | Jeddah | Agencies

    Israeli strike on Gaza kills 23

    The proposal would also include gradual withdrawal of Israeli forces from the entire strip and the release of Palestinian prisoners, according to officials

    24 April,2025 09:23 AM IST | Deir al-Balah | 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
    Write the hell out of a horror film?

    Write the hell out of a horror film?

    Going back-to-back from Khauf (Prime Video) to Sinners (theatrical release), you figure there can certainly be spook with substance!

    23 April,2025 06:19 AM IST | Mumbai | Mayank Shekhar
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