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Folding clothes could make you inhale plastic

The study at the University of Portsmouth found a fitness workout on a synthetic carpet could result in up to 110 plastic fibres or fragments being breathed in every minute

25 November,2024 08:19 AM IST | Agencies | Agencies
World News

Islamabad sealed ahead of PTI rally

Imran Khan’s party says will go ahead with protest

25 November,2024 08:15 AM IST | Agencies
India News

Jhansi hospital fire: Two more die, toll reaches 17

Thirty-nine newborns were rescued from a devastating fire in the medical college hospital’s neonatal intensive care unit on the night of November 15

25 November,2024 07:40 AM IST | Agencies
Opinion

Make it happen for Mumbai

Our sutradhaars discuss what should be top-of-the-agenda for the newly elected state government, when it comes to their favourite city

25 November,2024 07:34 AM IST | Fiona Fernandez
Opinion

Take cash, forget social change

Direct cash transfer has legitimised and mainstreamed the purchasing of votes, but by doing so, governments implicitly confess to their disinterest in bringing about lasting socio-economic changes

25 November,2024 07:29 AM IST | Ajaz Ashraf
Opinion

Maharashtra elections 2024: BJP’s mandate reshapes alliance power play

Race for top job heats up, with Sena asking for another two-and-a-half years as CM for Eknath Shinde, while BJP state leaders want Fadnavis to take charge

25 November,2024 07:27 AM IST | Dharmendra Jore
Opinion

Elections done. Now, time to work on promises

All this comes under one umbrella: act on your pre-poll promises and now, respect equals responsibility to the people

25 November,2024 07:24 AM IST | The Editorial
India News

'Well-planned conspiracy by UP CM Adityanath, BJP-RSS': Congress

Congress leader Pawan Khera said Adityanath's administration has once again shown a blatant disregard for communal harmony

24 November,2024 10:33 PM IST | PTI
India News

Three dead as GPS navigation error leads car to fall from bridge into river

The primary investigations revealed that the victims were travelling from Bareilly to Dataganj in the Badaun district, said an official

24 November,2024 09:42 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
India News

Ladki Bahin scheme, religious polarisation may have played role: Sharad Pawar

Sharad Pawar said that the Maharashtra election result are not on the expected lines but he would revitalise the party

24 November,2024 08:43 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
India News

Diljit Dosanjh Pune concert: Maharashtra excise dept cancels liquor permit

The department cancelled the permit after people from different quarters, including Kothrud's newly elected BJP MLA Chandrakant Patil, objected to plans to serve liquor at the programme

24 November,2024 06:35 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
India News

Soren meets Governor to form govt in Jharkhand, oath on Nov 28

Soren will be sworn in as the 14th chief minister of Jharkhand, which was carved out of Bihar on November 15, 2000. He will be sworn in as the chief minister for the fourth term

24 November,2024 05:49 PM IST | PTI
Three killed in clashes during violent protest against Sambhal mosque survey

Three killed in clashes during violent protest against Sambhal mosque survey

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav lashed out at the BJP, saying the ruling party, government and the administration orchestrated the violence "to divert attention from electoral malpractice"

24 November,2024 05:10 PM IST | Sambhal | PTI
Fresh plea in SC seeks probe into US indictment of Adani

Fresh plea in SC seeks probe into US indictment of Adani

The US Department of Justice has accused Adani of being part of an elaborate scheme to pay USD 265 million (about Rs 2,200 crore) bribe to Indian officials in exchange for favourable terms for solar power contracts in four Indian states

24 November,2024 03:24 PM IST | New Delhi | PTI
Will collectively introspect 'shocking' drubbing in Maharashtra polls: Congress

Will collectively introspect 'shocking' drubbing in Maharashtra polls: Congress

The BJP-led Mahayuti alliance on Saturday won 230 of the 288 assembly seats in Maharashtra and the Congress-led Maha Vikas Aghadi managed to garner just 46 seats

24 November,2024 02:11 PM IST | Thiruvananthapuram/New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
Delhi air pollution: Air quality improves slightly in city

Delhi air pollution: Air quality improves slightly in city

At 8 am, the Air Quality Index (AQI) was recorded at 357, falling under the 'very poor' category, compared to the 24-hour average AQI of 412 at 4 pm on Saturday, according to the Central Pollution Control Board

24 November,2024 02:01 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
PM Modi to host Viksit Bharat Young Leaders' Dialogue in Delhi on January 11-12

PM Modi to host Viksit Bharat Young Leaders' Dialogue in Delhi on January 11-12

He also praised on the country's youth and said that when youth get together to brainstorm on ideas to take the country forward "concrete results" are obtained

24 November,2024 01:34 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
BJP's R Ashok criticises CM Siddaramaiah following Congress' by-poll success

BJP's R Ashok criticises CM Siddaramaiah following Congress' by-poll success

CM Siddaramaiah on X said that the by-elections were critical for his administration, especially in light of the false allegations propagated by both the BJP and Janata Dal (Secular) (JDS)

24 November,2024 12:45 PM IST | Bengaluru | mid-day online correspondent
Congress has no leadership in Maharashtra: BJP's Ashok Chavan

Congress has no leadership in Maharashtra: BJP's Ashok Chavan

Chavan, who switched from Congress and joined the BJP earlier this year, slammed his former party, stating that it has no leadership in Maharashtra.

24 November,2024 11:56 AM IST | Nanded | PTI
3.8 magnitude tremor hits Dima Hasao in Assam

3.8 magnitude tremor hits Dima Hasao in Assam

According to the National Center for Seismology, the tremor was recorded at around 11 PM on Saturday and was centred around the Dima Hasao region at a depth of 10 km

24 November,2024 11:54 AM IST | Assam | ANI
UP: Car rams into stationary tractor in Raebareli; 3 killed, 8 injured

UP: Car rams into stationary tractor in Raebareli; 3 killed, 8 injured

Police reached the spot in Sultanpur village and took the injured to a community health centre where they were given first-aid.

24 November,2024 11:33 AM IST | Uttar Pradesh | PTI
Congress lays out key concerns at all-party meet ahead of winter session

    Congress lays out key concerns at all-party meet ahead of winter session

    At an all-party meeting held in the national capital on Sunday, Congress leader Pramod Tiwari called for a discussion in Parliament regarding the bribery charges against the Adani Group. The Winter Session of Parliament is set to begin tomorrow and will continue until December 20. Ahead of the session, Union Minister of Parliamentary Affairs Kiren Rijiju organized a meeting this morning with the floor leaders of various political parties from both the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha. The meeting was held to discuss the upcoming Parliament session and ensure smooth proceedings. The Congress party has demanded that the issue of alleged corruption involving the Adani Group be raised and discussed during the session.

    24 November,2024 05:45 PM IST
    COP29: India rejects new USD 300 bn climate finance deal

    COP29: India rejects new USD 300 bn climate finance deal

    Nations agreed on the USD 300 billion climate finance deal for Global South at the UN climate talks taking place here in Azerbaijan.

    24 November,2024 11:52 AM IST | Azerbaijan | PTI

    NATO to hold talks after Russia’s hypersonic missile attack

    The conflict is “entering a decisive phase”, Poland’s Prime Minister Donald Tusk said late on Friday, and “taking on very dramatic dimensions”.

    24 November,2024 08:51 AM IST | Kyiv | Agencies

    UN paves way for treaty on crimes against humanity

    The resolution calls for a time-bound process with preparatory sessions in 2026 and 2027, and three-week negotiating sessions in 2028 and 2029 to finalise a treaty on crimes against humanity.

    24 November,2024 08:50 AM IST | United Nations | Agencies
    Over 30 lakh devotees make pilgrimage to Badrinath and Kedarnath in 2024: Report

    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

    Gurunanak Jayanti brings light and devotion to Mumbai's gurudwaras

    Mumbai marks Guru Nanak’s birth anniversary with celebrations highlighting his teachings on unity, service, and compassion.

    16 November,2024 02:07 PM IST | Mumbai | Anisha Shrivastava

    Varanasi: Large crowds gather at Dashashwamedh Ghat for 'Ganga Mahotsav 2024'

    Large crowds gathered at Varanasi's Dashashwamedh Ghat for the ongoing Ganga Mahotsav 2024, where cultural performances, including a Kathak dance by Yasmin Singh, added to the vibrant atmosphere. The festival celebrates the spiritual significance of the Ganges and attracts visitors from around the world

    13 November,2024 09:59 AM IST | Varanasi
    Lobo Lobo Dosanjh

    Lobo Lobo Dosanjh

    “So why you so upset, Lobo Lobo… Gujarat is a dry state… surely, they would have objections.”

    24 November,2024 07:40 AM IST | Mumbai | Rahul da Cunha
    24 November,2024 07:36 AM IST | Mumbai | Paromita Vohra
    24 November,2024 07:20 AM IST | Mumbai | Sumedha Raikar Mhatre
    23 November,2024 07:18 AM IST | Mumbai | Lindsay Pereira
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