Three dead as speeding MUV hits motorcycle in MP's Raisen
Three men in their 20s lost their lives on Monday after a speeding multi-utility vehicle (MUV) rammed into their motorcycle in Madhya Pradesh's Raisen district, a police official confirmed
07 April,2025 07:20 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentGovt hikes excise duty on petrol, diesel; no change in retail prices
The hike will be adjusted against the price cut that was warranted because of falling international oil prices
07 April,2025 07:14 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent'Submit report on enhancing cyber security of education board sites in a week'
During a joint review meeting with education board officials, the IT Minister was briefed on the technical glitches that often occur when SSC (Class 10) and HSC (Class 12) results are declared and thousands of students attempt to access the site simultaneously
07 April,2025 07:12 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent25-year-old attempts armed robbery in Delhi to pay alimony, arrested
According to the complainant, on March 31, around 3.30 pm, an unknown man rang the bell of her house and said he had to deliver a courier. He entered the house and tried to choke her. Soon, another man armed with a weapon entered. However, they fled after the woman's daughter raised an alarm
07 April,2025 06:49 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
'Mentally ill' man defaces statue of Babasaheb Ambedkar in Madhya Pradesh
A mentally unwell man allegedly defaced Babasaheb Ambedkar’s statue in Madhya Pradesh’s Sidhi district by smearing food and sandalwood paste; police cleaned it immediately and initiated further action
07 April,2025 06:39 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentDubai Crown Prince to embark on official visit to India from Tuesday
Sheikh Hamdan, who is also UAE's Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister, will hold talks with senior Indian officials to explore ways to enhance bilateral cooperation and strengthen partnerships across various strategic sectors
07 April,2025 05:41 PM IST | PTICR to run 332 summer vacation special train services, check details
The Central Railway said that considering the onset of the summer vacations and the increasing number of passengers, Central Railway has decided to run 332 summer special trains
07 April,2025 05:10 PM IST | Rajendra B. AklekarPrithviraj Chavan slams govt's way of handling bilateral relationship with US
Indian stock market has crashed hugely. It opened up about 3,000 points down...This happens to be the 5th or 6th biggest fall in the stock market. Unfortunately, the PM is depending on his personal chemistry with US President Donald Trump, and he thinks that he can conduct diplomacy on a personal repo with the American President, Chavan told ANI.
07 April,2025 04:51 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
Kunal Kamra row: Madras High Court extends interim anticipatory bail to comic
The court has scheduled the next hearing for April 17. Kamra, who has already been summoned twice by Mumbai Police, faces backlash for his satirical comments, which have sparked a political storm
07 April,2025 04:35 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentUS President caused stock market to tumble: LoP Rahul Gandhi slams Donald Trump
Asian stock markets witnessed a major sell-off on Monday after US President Donald Trump announced a new round of tariffs. The markets opened with heavy selling pressure, reflecting growing fears over the impact of the tariffs on global trade and economic growth
07 April,2025 04:19 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentAIMPLB moves SC against newly-enacted Waqf law
A bench comprising Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna and Justices Sanjay Kumar and K V Viswanathan agreed to consider, listing for an urgent hearing, the plea of Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind, AIMIM leader Asaduddin Owaisi and others, including Congress MP Mohammad Jawed and AAP MLA Amanatullah Khan on the issue
07 April,2025 03:50 PM IST | PTI'BJP tops list of parties with over Rs 2,243 crore in donations in FY 2023-24'
The report, based on data submitted to the Election Commission, highlighted trends in political donations above Rs 20,000. The total declared donations to national parties stood at Rs 2,544.28 crore from 12,547 contributions, a sharp 199 per cent increase compared to the previous year
07 April,2025 03:34 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
Akhilesh slams UP govt, says 'they have created hidden underground army'
07 April,2025 03:34 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Bengaluru molestation: Such incidents happen in big city, says Karnataka HM
07 April,2025 02:22 PM IST | Bengaluru | PTI
IndiGo flight makes emergency landing at Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar
07 April,2025 02:18 PM IST | Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar | mid-day online correspondent
Congress mocks PM Modi over market crash, calls global trade war ‘tariffying’
07 April,2025 01:30 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
IMD issues heatwave alerts for Delhi, Gujarat and several other states
07 April,2025 01:30 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
Mehbooba Mufti slams NC after motion to discuss Waqf Act rejected
07 April,2025 01:21 PM IST | Mumbai | ANI
ED raids linked to ex-MLA Vinay Tiwari in Rs 700 crore bank fraud
07 April,2025 12:54 PM IST | New Delhi | ANI
Rahul Gandhi joins NSUI's 'Palayan Roko Naukri Do' rally in Begusarai
07 April,2025 12:49 PM IST | Begusarai | mid-day online correspondent
ED raids SP leader Vinay Shankar Tiwari in Rs 700-cr bank fraud case
07 April,2025 12:46 PM IST | Mumbai | ANIADVERTISEMENT
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.
Israeli strikes on Gaza kill 32, mostly women and children
The body of a toddler took up one end of an emergency stretcher
07 April,2025 08:25 AM IST | Deir Al-Balah | AP
Asian markets plunge as Japan's Nikkei 225 index dives nearly 8 per cent
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Lakmé Fashion Week 2025: Craft, kapda, aur Kareena Kapoor Khan
The latest edition of Lakmé Fashion Week x FDCI in Mumbai struck a progressive and pensive tone for its 25th anniversary, playing to type rather than hype, while still delivering showstoppers and strategic brand placements
06 April,2025 07:50 AM IST | Mumbai | Shweta Shiware
