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National Herald case: BJP demands Sonia and Rahul Gandhi's resignation

BJP Tamil Nadu Spokesperson ANS Prasad demanded an apology from Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi for "contemptuous" remarks about the courts. He also suggested that both the leaders should step down from their posts until the investigation is complete

16 April,2025 04:37 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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Mahadev betting case: ED conducts fresh multi-state raids

The raids are being conducted at premises located in Delhi, Mumbai (Maharashtra), Chandigarh, Ahmedabad (Gujarat), Indore (Madhya Pradesh), Jaipur (Rajasthan), Chennai (Tamil Nadu) and Sambalpur in Odisha, the officials informed

16 April,2025 04:19 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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Ladki Bahin scheme 'more or less finished': Aaditya Thackeray

Speaking at a party event, Aaditya Thackeray further claimed that the Devendra Fadnavis-led government is in power only due to the Election Commission's "blessings" and termed the ruling Mahayuti coalition as "demonic"

16 April,2025 04:15 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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Urdu is born in this land, it is finest specimen of Ganga-Jamuni tahzeeb: SC

Dismissing a plea challenging the use of Urdu in the signboard of a municipality in Maharashtra, a bench of Justices Sudhanshu Dhulia and K Vinod Chandran on Tuesday also said "language is not religion"

16 April,2025 04:10 PM IST | PTI
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Yunus-PM Modi talks will yield hope: Adviser to Bangladesh's interim govt

In an interview with ANI, he noted that India and Bangladesh have had good ties since the latter's creation. He stated that India and Bangladesh have to remain hand-in-hand in the future to develop and progress ties

16 April,2025 03:16 PM IST | ANI
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SC refuses to examine plea seeking regulatory framework on cryptocurrencies

The plea came up for hearing before a bench of Justices B R Gavai and Augustine George Masih

16 April,2025 02:05 PM IST | PTI
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Days of Mamata Banerjee-led govt numbered: BJP

The BJP slammed Mamata Banerjee for alleged inaction over targeted attacks on Hindus in West Bengal, accusing her government of ignoring violence and allowing rioters unchecked freedom, especially in Murshidabad

16 April,2025 01:49 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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Govt bans manufacture, sale of 35 fixed-dose combination drugs

The regulator issued the directions after it found that certain FDC drugs have been licensed for manufacture, sale, and distribution without prior evaluation of safety and efficacy, posing a serious risk to public health and safety

16 April,2025 01:35 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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Nashik dargah demolition turns violent; 21 cops injured, 15 arrested

The incident took place late Tuesday night and police resorted to lathi-charge and lobbed teargas shells to disperse the mob and brought the situation under control

16 April,2025 01:27 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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Gujarat: Three killed as civic-run electric bus causes major accident in Rajkot

A speeding municipal electric bus in Rajkot ran through a traffic signal, killing three people and injuring two. Police have detained the driver and launched a probe, as angry locals vandalised the vehicle

16 April,2025 01:24 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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Delhi's Dwarka court receives bomb threat, search underway

Delhi’s Dwarka court was evacuated on Wednesday morning after authorities received a bomb threat email the previous night. Police and bomb squads were deployed for thorough checking. No suspicious items were found at the site

16 April,2025 01:23 PM IST | PTI
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Kerala YouTuber Thoppi taken into custody for pointing airgun at bus staff

Popular Kerala YouTuber 'Thoppi' was briefly taken into custody in Vatakara for allegedly pointing an airgun at private bus staff during an altercation. He was released after the weapon was confirmed to be non-lethal and no complaint was lodged

16 April,2025 01:18 PM IST | PTI
Ayyappa devotee killed in bus accident near Erumeli in Kerala

Ayyappa devotee killed in bus accident near Erumeli in Kerala

A bus carrying 32 Ayyappa devotees from Sabarimala to Karnataka met with an accident near Erumeli in Kerala’s Pathanamthitta district. One passenger, 40-year-old Maruthi Harihar, died in the incident

16 April,2025 01:12 PM IST | Karnataka | ANI
Supreme Court to hear bunch of pleas challenging the Waqf Act today

Supreme Court to hear bunch of pleas challenging the Waqf Act today

The YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) has filed a petition in the Supreme Court challenging the Waqf (Amendment) Act, alleging that the legislation violates fundamental Constitutional provisions and threatens the autonomy of Muslim religious institutions

16 April,2025 01:10 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
National Herald case: Shrinate calls ED chargesheet 'Modi's vendetta politics'

National Herald case: Shrinate calls ED chargesheet 'Modi's vendetta politics'

Shrinate stated that the public and the party were agitated, further questioning how a money laundering chargesheet could be filed when neither one paisa nor a single asset was laundered nor transferred

16 April,2025 01:07 PM IST | New Delhi | ANI
National Herald case: BJP lashes out at Congress for rallying outside ED office

National Herald case: BJP lashes out at Congress for rallying outside ED office

Ravi Shankar Prasad slammed the Congress for announcing nationwide protests at ED offices across the country after the investigative agency named Rahul Gandhi and Sonia Gandhi as Accused No. 1 and 2 in the National Herald case

16 April,2025 12:41 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
Three workers killed as storage unit for pulses fall on them at mill in Yavatmal

Three workers killed as storage unit for pulses fall on them at mill in Yavatmal

The incident took place at Manorma Jain Dal Mill located in the MIDC (Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation) area in Yavatmal on Tuesday evening

16 April,2025 12:39 PM IST | Yavatmal | mid-day online correspondent
Congress workers stage nationwide protest against Central government

Congress workers stage nationwide protest against Central government

The party is holding a nationwide protest against the Central government in front of the Enforcement Directorate office at State Headquarters and the Central government offices at district levels in respective states

16 April,2025 12:01 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
Uttar Pradesh: Man kills daughter-in-law with axe in Shahjahanpur

Uttar Pradesh: Man kills daughter-in-law with axe in Shahjahanpur

Quoting preliminary findings and statements from villagers, SP Dwivedi said the accused was known to be a habitual drinker and had likely gotten into an argument with the victim

16 April,2025 11:50 AM IST | Uttar Pradesh | PTI
Mid-Day Top News: Gangless gangster in Baba Siddique murder case and more

Mid-Day Top News: Gangless gangster in Baba Siddique murder case 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

16 April,2025 10:01 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
ED files chargesheet against Sonia Gandhi, Rahul in National Herald case

ED files chargesheet against Sonia Gandhi, Rahul in National Herald case

ED's chargesheet also names Congress leader Sam Pitroda, Suman Dubey and others, including several firms.

16 April,2025 08:29 AM IST | New Delhi | ANI
WAQF Amendment Bill 2025: What is the controversy all about?

    WAQF Amendment Bill 2025: What is the controversy all about?

    The WAQF Amendment Bill 2025 - rebranded as UMEED ‘Unified Management Empowerment Efficiency and Development’ recently got passed in the Parliament after hours of debate. UMEED amends the WAQF Act that governs the management of properties donated by Muslims. The Waqf Board regulates and manages properties dedicated to religious and charitable purposes in India. The WAQF Act 1995 has long governed religious endowments in India. However, UMEED proposes big changes to the Waqf Act. What’s new? What’s controversial? Why is this bill being opposed? Take a look.

    05 April,2025 07:47 PM IST
    Autorickshaw driver killed as metro viaduct falls off truck in Bengaluru

    Autorickshaw driver killed as metro viaduct falls off truck in Bengaluru

    An autorickshaw driver lost his life and a passenger was critically injured after a metro rail viaduct being transported on a truck fell on them at Kogilu Cross in Bengaluru. The truck driver fled the scene

    16 April,2025 01:12 PM IST | Bengaluru | PTI

    China names new top trade negotiator amid rising tariff tensions with US

    Amid escalating trade tensions with the US, China has appointed Li Chenggang as its new top international trade negotiator, replacing Wang Shouwen who helped craft the 2020 trade deal

    16 April,2025 01:11 PM IST | China | AP

    Trump says he wants to give money, flight tickets to immigrants who self-deport

    She played a clip of the man saying he agrees that if someone commits a crime, they should be returned to their countries including himself

    16 April,2025 08:31 AM IST | Washington | 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
    Exercise caution when applying for overseas jobs

    Exercise caution when applying for overseas jobs

    The victims were coerced into working in large-scale cyber fraud operations run by transnational criminal syndicates, a mid-day report revealed

    15 April,2025 06:41 AM IST | Mumbai | The Editorial
    13 April,2025 07:29 AM IST | Mumbai | Meenakshi Shedde
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