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New Delhi: EAM Jaishankar meets Crown Prince of Dubai
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar extended a warm welcome to UAE Crown Prince Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum during his official visit to India on Tuesday. In a post on X, Jaishankar expressed appreciation for the Crown Prince’s positive sentiments and highlighted the strong and dynamic partnership between India and the UAE, marked by wide-ranging cooperation. The EAM wrote on X, "Delighted to welcome Crown Prince of Dubai and DPM & Minister of Defence of UAE HH @HamdanMohammed at the start of his first official visit to India. Value his positive sentiments for our wide-ranging cooperation and vibrant ties." Delighted to welcome Crown Prince of Dubai and DPM & Minister of Defence of UAE HH @HamdanMohammed at the start of his first official visit to India.Value his positive sentiments for our wide-ranging cooperation and vibrant ties. 🇮🇳 🇦🇪 pic.twitter.com/95swFwUKoh — Dr. S. Jaishankar (@DrSJaishankar) April 8, 2025 According to ANI, Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum—Crown Prince of Dubai and the UAE’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence—has arrived in India for his first official visit as Crown Prince. The two-day visit, from April 8 to 9, 2025, comes at the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The Crown Prince was welcomed with a ceremonial guard of honour upon his arrival and received by the Union Minister of State for Tourism and Petroleum & Natural Gas, Suresh Gopi. Accompanied by a high-level delegation comprising senior ministers, top officials, and leading business figures, the visit highlights the deepening strategic partnership and growing economic and diplomatic engagement between India and the UAE, according to the Ministry of External Affairs. Following engagements in the capital, he will visit Mumbai and participate in a business roundtable involving top Indian and Emirati business leaders. As per ANI, the roundtable will explore opportunities for increased trade and investment in both traditional sectors, such as infrastructure and energy, as well as emerging fields like fintech, innovation, and sustainability. The interaction is aimed at further accelerating economic cooperation and shaping a forward-looking commercial partnership between the two nations. Dubai has long served as a vital hub in India's commercial and cultural exchanges with the UAE. The strong people-to-people ties are underpinned by the large Indian diaspora in the Emirates - estimated at 4.3 million - with a significant majority residing in Dubai. The visit is expected to add new momentum to the India-UAE Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and further enhance India's institutional and grassroot-level ties with Dubai. Formal diplomatic relations between India and the UAE were established in 1972. Since Prime Minister Modi's landmark visit in 2015, the first by an Indian PM in over three decades, bilateral engagement has grown significantly. The UAE hosts India's largest overseas community, whose contributions are deeply respected and continue to strengthen the enduring bond between the two nations. (With ANI inputs)
08 April,2025 02:54 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
Karnataka: Six-year-old boy lost vision year later teacher hurled stick
A six-year-old boy lost his vision due to an injury sustained in his right eye a year after his teacher allegedly lobbed a stick at the students in a classroom, which accidentally hit him. The teacher and five others have been booked in connection with the incident, police stated on Tuesday. The incident occurred at a government school in Chintamani Taluk of Chikkaballapur District on March 6, 2024, when Yeshwant was in class 1, police said. While controlling students, the teacher allegedly hurled a stick at some of them, which accidentally hit and damaged Yeshwant's right eye. Initially, his parents did not realise the effect of the injury could be such long lasting, an official informed, reported PTI. Some days later, when his condition worsened, the boy's parents took the child to an ophthalmologist in Chintamani, who referred him to a district hospital. After examining the boy's eye, two surgeries were performed in December last year by the doctors at Victoria Hospital in Bengaluru but even after that when his condition did not improve, the boy's parents took him to a private hospital in Bengaluru where the doctors after examination concluded that he has lost his vision in the right eye, a senior police officer stated, reported PTI. Following this, the parents and locals staged a protest outside the Batlahalli police station on Sunday evening, following which a case was registered against the accused teacher and five others, including the taluk block education officer, in connection with the incident. "Based on the complaint given by the child's parents, we have registered a case under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita for offences including physical assault and invoked Juvenile Justice Act," the police officer said, reported PTI. Girl found dead in canal, search on for her brother The body of a minor girl who had gone missing along with her brother was recovered from a canal in this district while search is on for her sibling, police said on Monday. The children had come to Gandhal village in Raichur district with their parents on a pilgrimage to the Panchamukhi Hanuman temple. The family hails from Gadwal in Telangana. The children were reported missing on Monday evening. Police found Anjali's body in the Rajalabanda canal at Budadinni village, while the search is on for her brother. Authorities suspect that the girl may have drowned in the canal. (With PTI inputs)
08 April,2025 02:53 PM IST | Chikkaballapur | mid-day online correspondent
Maharashtra: Family of four dies in road accident in Wardha district
A couple and their two children were killed after their car collided with a tanker in Maharashtra's Wardha district, police stated on Tuesday. The accident took place at Taroda in the district on Monday night, they said. The car driver lost control over the wheels after a wild boar came in front of it and the vehicle then crashed into a tanker, a police official informed, reported PTI. Speeding SUV runs over pedestrians in Jaipur, three dead The SUV even collided with vehicles parked outside the police station. As per PTI, the police and locals stopped the vehicle when it got stuck in a narrow lane. The driver was detained on the spot. Additional DCP (North) Bajrang Singh Shekhawat said the driver, identified as Usman Khan (62), a resident of Rana Colony in Shastri Nagar, was under the influence of alcohol at the time of the incident. "He lost control of the SUV and hit most of the victims in an area of about 500 metres near the Nahargarh police station," Shekhawat said. Those injured in the accident were Virendra Singh (48), Mamta Kanwar (50), Monesh Soni (28), Mohammad Jalaluddin (44), Deepika Saini (17), Vijay Narayan (65), Jebunnisha (50), Anshika (24), and Awadhesh Pareek (37). All were rushed to Sawai Man Singh (SMS) Hospital, where doctors declared Mamta Kanwar and Awadhesh Pareek dead. Virendra Singh later died on Tuesday morning. Hospital authorities said the condition of the injured remains critical, and they have been admitted to the trauma ward of the SMS Hospital. Police said Khan owns a factory manufacturing iron beds in the Vishwakarma Industrial Area. A medical examination confirmed that he was heavily intoxicated at the time of the incident. An FIR has been registered against the accused based on a complaint filed by the father of the deceased Mamta Kanwar. Following the incident, tension spread in the area, and police from four stations were deployed on Nahargarh Road and nearby areas to maintain law and order. Three killed as motorbike crashes into tractor-trolley in Gujarat Three persons were killed after their motorcycle rammed into a tractor-trolley in Gujarat's Anand district, police said on Tuesday. An Anklav police station official said the incident occurred near Ambakui village in the district at around 10 p.m. on Monday. "The motorbike was trailing a tractor-trolley which was speeding ahead of it. Brakes applied by the tractor driver caused the motorbike to hit the tractor-trolley from behind," the official said. The three motorbike riders identified as Manhar Parmar, Ranjit Padhiyar and Naresh -- died on the spot, the police said. The Anklav police registered an FIR against the tractor driver and a probe was underway into the incident, they added. (With PTI inputs)
08 April,2025 02:52 PM IST | Wardha | mid-day online correspondent
Jaipur hit-and-run accused arrested as protests erupt across city
The driver of the SUV involved in a fatal hit-and-run incident in Jaipur has been arrested, police confirmed on Monday. The horrific crash in the city’s Nahargarh area led to the death of three individuals and injured six others, sparking widespread public outrage and calls for justice. According to ANI, the accused has been identified as Usman, a man reportedly under the influence of alcohol at the time of the incident. The police revealed that his vehicle struck multiple pedestrians and other vehicles before coming to a halt. Additional Deputy Commissioner of Police Bajrang Singh Shekhawat, speaking to ANI, stated, “The accused, Usman, has been arrested. He was in an inebriated state. Three people have died and six were injured. Out of the six injured, three have been discharged from the hospital while the remaining three are receiving treatment and are in stable condition.” The SUV has been recovered by the police, and a detailed investigation is underway. Usman, who deals in medical equipment, was driving a company-owned vehicle. The tragedy triggered immediate protests across the city, with demonstrators demanding strict punishment for the accused. Political reactions soon followed, with Bharatiya Janata Party MLA Balmukund Acharya alleging that the incident was intentional. “The accused, Usman Hasan, has done this deliberately. He is a Congress functionary and should be hanged,” Acharya told ANI. He further claimed that Congress MLA Amin Kagzi was attempting to shield the accused, vowing that justice would be ensured. Former Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot expressed deep sorrow over the incident, calling for stringent legal action. “The incident of a drunk driver mowing down more than half a dozen people in Jaipur is deeply disturbing. Such criminals must be tried under serious charges,” he said, according to ANI. Senior Congress leader Sachin Pilot also commented, urging swift justice. “This tragic accident has claimed innocent lives. Strict action should be taken against the guilty so that families receive justice,” he told ANI. The case has brought into sharp focus the need for road safety, stringent enforcement of drunk-driving laws, and accountability, as Rajasthan mourns yet another avoidable tragedy. (With inputs from ANI)
08 April,2025 01:58 PM IST | Jaipur
Mid-Day Top News: SC pulls up TN governor for 'sitting over' Bills and more
Welcome to Mid-Day's Top News at this hour! We bring you a curated selection of the most significant and compelling news from around the globe. Stay informed with the latest developments in the nation, Mumbai, entertainment, sports, and more. Let's dive into the headlines shaping our world today. Traitor' jibe: HC issues notice to police, Sena MLA on Kamra's plea against FIR The Bombay High Court on Tuesday issued a notice to Mumbai police and Shiv Sena MLA Murji Patel on comedian Kunal Kamra's plea challenging an FIR lodged against him for allegedly passing a "traitor" jibe at Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde. SC pulls up Tamil Nadu governor for 'sitting over' Bills New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Tuesday came down heavily on Tamil Nadu Governor R N Ravi and said reservation of 10 Bills by him for consideration of the president was in contravention of constitutional provisions. PM Narendra Modi remembers meeting Manoj Kumar in letter to late actor's wife In a heartfelt gesture, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has paid tribute to the late legendary Bollywood actor Manoj Kumar, expressing his deep admiration for the actor’s extraordinary contribution to Indian cinema. Read More RCB captain Rajat Patidar fined for slow over-rate in clash against Mumbai Indians Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) captain Rajat Patidar has been fined after his team was found guilty of maintaining a slow over-rate during Match 21 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 against Mumbai Indians (MI) at the Wankhede Stadium, according to IPL Media Advisory. As it was RCB's first offence of the season under Article 2.2 of the IPL Code of Conduct, which deals with minimum over-rate violations, Patidar has been handed a fine of INR 12 lakh. Indian stock markets rebound after Monday’s plunge, Nifty crosses 22,500 Indian stock indices opened on a positive note on Tuesday morning, staging a strong comeback following the steep decline witnessed a day earlier. According to ANI, the benchmark indices surged at the opening bell, with the BSE Sensex climbing 1,193.10 points (1.63 per cent) to touch 74,331.00. The NSE Nifty 50 also jumped 385.50 points (1.74 per cent), crossing the 22,500 mark to reach 22,547.10. Read More
08 April,2025 01:21 PM IST | Mumbai
Rajasthan: 2 killed, nine injured in hit-and-run in Jaipur
Two people were killed in a hit-and-run case in Rajasthan's Jaipur, police said on Monday evening. The incident took place in the Nahargarh area of Jaipur, Rajasthan, in which nine people were also injured. SMS Police Station Sub-Inspector Kanhaiyalal told ANI, "A hit-and-run case has come to light from the Nahargarh area. In the incident, nine people were injured and brought to the hospital. 2 people have died..." More details are awaited. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever
08 April,2025 08:46 AM IST | Jaipur | ANI
Punjab: Blast outside residence of BJP leader Manoranjan Kalia in Jalandhar
A blast was reported outside the residence of BJP Leader Manoranjan Kalia in Punjab's Jalandhar. Police said that they are monitoring the CCTV and investigating whether it was a grenade attack or something else. Dhanpreet Kaur, Jalandhar Police Commissioner, told reporters, "Around 1 am, we got information of blast here, after which we reached the spot and started the investigation. The forensic team is investigating the matter...We are also monitoring the CCTV... The forensic team is investigating whether it is a grenade attack or something else..." BJP leader Manoranjan Kalia told ANI that he heard the sound of thunder. "There was a blast at around 1 am...I was sleeping, and I thought that it was the sound of thunder...Later, I was informed that a blast had taken place...after this, I sent my gunman to the police station...CCTV is being investigated; forensic experts are also present here..." Manpreet Singh, Deputy Commissioner of Police in Jalandhar, confirmed the incident and told reporters, "The forensic team will inspect and give the report. The incident took place at the residence of Manoranjan Kalia." More details are awaited. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever
08 April,2025 08:46 AM IST | Jalandhar | ANI
Damoh CWC seeks probe into fake doctor surgeries
Damoh Child Welfare Committee chairman Deepak Tiwari on Monday demanded a full investigation after police arrested a man accused of performing surgeries and allegedly causing the deaths of at least seven patients at the Mission Hospital in Madhya Pradesh. Speaking to ANI, Tiwari said, "In the FIR, only a case of having fake degrees is mentioned. There is no mention of 7 'murders'. There is no mention of the hospital management or the director of the hospital, Dr Ajay Lal. Many such people are involved in it. Lakh of rupees have been taken under Ayushman by defrauding the administration, and there is no mention of such things in the FIR. We want a full investigation into the matter and not just about the fake degrees." Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Monday said his government will take strict action into the case. The Chief Minister also highlighted that the State government would not make any delay in taking action against such cases and instructed that if there is any other such case in the State, the health department should take strict action against them. "In the incident, which came to light in Damoh, our government is taking strict action. Our government does not make any delay in taking action against such cases. Our government has built its own credibility. I have instructed that if there is any other such case, the health department should take strict action against them," Chief Minister Yadav told reporters. An FIR has been registered against a person who reportedly posed as a doctor at Mission Hospital in Damoh district. He is accused of performing surgeries and allegedly causing the deaths of at least seven patients. One of the victims' relatives, Jitendra Singh Rajput, recounted that he took his father to the hospital after he experienced chest pain, and doctors recommended surgery. "My name is Jitendra Singh Rajput. I took my father to the hospital as he was experiencing chest pain. The doctors said it was a heart attack and that he needed to be operated on. I told them I did not have money, and they said the Ayushman card could be used," he said. "He underwent the surgery and when I met him, he told me he wasn't feeling well..... They said it would be fine. Later, they put him on a ventilator. When asked about the postmortem of his father, he said it was not conducted as the hospital staff advised to not to do it. "The postmortem did not take place because the hospital staff said he had died of a heart attack and there was no need for it... We didn't file any complaint," Jitendra added. On the fake doctor case, Damoh Superintendent of Police Shrut Kirti Somavanshi said, "Accused doctor N John Camm has been arrested from Prayagraj (Uttar Pradesh) by our team. He is being brought to Damoh". Earlier, CSP (Damoh) Abhishek Tiwari told ANI, "An FIR has been registered at Kotwali Police Station against the accused, who went by the name of Dr. N. John of Mission Hospital, for fraud and presenting fake documents. We received a report from the CMHO, Health Department, that the accused allegedly performed fake surgeries, including angiography and angioplasty. His medical documents were found to be suspicious, which were examined by a team of doctors. Based on their findings, the FIR was lodged." "The doctor was practicing medicine without registration in Madhya Pradesh. Additionally, his registration with Andhra Pradesh was not found on the official website. Several other irregularities came to light, raising further doubts about his medical practice," the CSP added. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever
08 April,2025 08:45 AM IST | Damoh | ANI
Myanmar earthquake: Death toll rises to 3,471 as rain complicates relief efforts
The death toll from the devastating earthquake that struck the country Myanmar has now risen to at least 3,471, amid intense rainfall further complicating relief efforts and heightening the risk of disease, as reported by Al Jazeera on Sunday. According to Al Jazeera, aid workers in Mandalay, a city near the earthquake's epicentre, reported that overnight rain and strong winds battered tent camps, soaking survivors and their belongings. Relief agencies have expressed concern that the combination of unexpected rains and extreme heat could lead to disease outbreaks, such as cholera, among those living in temporary shelters, Al Jazeera reported. The magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck a large area of Myanmar, which has a population of 50 million, causing widespread damage across six regions and states, including the capital Naypyidaw. According to Al Jazeera, the earthquake disrupted power, telephone, and mobile networks and damaged roads and bridges, making it difficult to assess the full extent of the destruction. This disaster has also exacerbated the ongoing humanitarian crisis caused by Myanmar's civil war, which has already displaced over three million people and left nearly 20 million in need of aid, as reported by Al Jazeera citing the United Nations. The Military-led state media has confirmed that the earthquake has claimed 3,471 lives, injured 4,671 people, and left 214 missing. In addition, it has damaged over 5,200 buildings, 1,800 schools, 4,800 pagodas and temples, 167 hospitals and clinics, 169 bridges, 198 dams, and 184 sections of the country's main highway. Meanwhile, relief work is in full swing, with India also playing its part in the humanitarian efforts under Operation Brahma. On Friday, India delivered 442 tonnes of food aid to the disaster-struck nation as part of its ongoing humanitarian response. As part of Operation Brahma, India earlier had delivered a total of 625 metric tonnes of humanitarian relief materials, including the latest consignment. The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), with 80 personnel and four specially trained canines, has been deployed on the ground, equipped for rescue operations. Meanwhile, India's field hospital in Myanmar has garnered praise, with the hospital treating 800 patients as of Sunday, the Indian Embassy in Myanmar said. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever
08 April,2025 08:43 AM IST | Naypyitaw | ANI
CM assures support to Bengal teachers
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday assured full support to eligible candidates who lost school jobs following a Supreme Court order, asserting that her government will ensure they don’t remain jobless. Speaking at a meeting with those who lost their jobs, Banerjee urged the affected teachers and staff to return to their respective schools and “voluntarily” resume duties. Banerjee also assured the aggrieved teachers that she would make alternative arrangements for all deserving candidates “within two months”. The apex court had on April 3 invalidated the appointment of 25,753 teachers and staffers in state-run and aided schools in Bengal who were selected through a state School Service Commission recruitment drive in 2016, calling the entire selection process “vitiated and tainted”. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever
08 April,2025 08:35 AM IST | Kolkata | Agencies
Shah visits BSF border post in J&K’s Kathua
Union Home Minister Amit Shah, currently on a three-day tour of Jammu and Kashmir, on Monday, visited a forward post of Border Security Force (BSF) along the India-Pakistan border in Kathua district, where a massive operation against Pakistani terrorists is underway for the past fortnight, officials said. Shah flew in a helicopter to the Hiranagar sector of Kathua from Jammu around noon and was later escorted to Border Security Force (BSF) Outpost 'Vinay' to assess the ground situation, they said. Shah emphasised BSF’s relentless dedication, enduring extreme weather conditions, and remaining alert 24/7. Addressing BSF personnel, Shah said the government is deploying an electronic surveillance system to safeguard the country's borders and that technology will be used to detect and dismantle underground cross-border tunnels to thwart infiltration by terrorists into Jammu and Kashmir. “We are deploying the electronic surveillance system on the borders, having two models. ..if anything happens (from the enemy side), you will be able to respond immediately,” he said. He said technology will also help to increase accessibility. He commended the dedication and devotion of the BSF in safeguarding the borders throughout the year and said “the real challenge is understood only when one visits the place”. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever
08 April,2025 08:35 AM IST | Jammu | Agencies