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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh leaves for Bhuj Air Force Station in Gujarat

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will also be visiting the monumental Smritivan Earthquake Memorial and Museum in Bhuj. This museum was built to pay tribute to the people who lost their lives in the devastating earthquake that struck the region on January 26, 2001.

16 May,2025 10:40 AM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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Locals return home in Poonch's Salotri village as India-Pakistan tensions ease

The shelling, which affected districts in Jammu and Kashmir along the Line of Control, resulted in significant damage to homes and infrastructure as well as the loss of civilian lives

16 May,2025 10:16 AM IST | ANI
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Pakistani national aboard cargo vessel denied entry into India by Karnataka port

The captain of the ship was also an Indian. Police Inspector Nischal Kumar had instructed that Pakistani and Syrian nationals should not disembark from the ship due to the deteriorating relations between Pakistan and India

16 May,2025 10:07 AM IST | ANI
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Delhi's air quality worsens; AQI in 'very poor' category

According to the Central Pollution Control Board, Delhi's overall AQI was recorded at 301 at 7 am today. An AQI ranging from 301 to 400 is categorised as 'very poor'

16 May,2025 09:27 AM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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Will pursue confidence building measures: Indian Army on India-Pakistan tensions

The Directors General of Military Operations (DGMOs) of India and Pakistan firmed up the arrangement to stop military actions on May 10 after four days of fierce offensives between the two sides that triggered fears of a wider conflict

16 May,2025 09:08 AM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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India's GDP growth revised downward to 6.3 per cent for 2025: UN

The report said the global economy is at a precarious juncture, marked by heightened trade tensions and elevated policy uncertainty. The recent surge in tariffs "driving the effective US tariff rate up steeply" threatens to raise production costs, disrupt global supply chains and amplify financial turbulence

16 May,2025 08:57 AM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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UK court rejects Nirav Modi's fresh bail application: CBI

The 54-year-old's legal counsel argued for bail on the grounds of "passage of time" and the adverse impact on his health in his London prison

16 May,2025 07:53 AM IST | PTI
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Expecting overnight transformation in J-K 'unrealistic': Farooq Abdullah

"The government's mandate spans five years, and it is unrealistic to expect a newly formed administration to transform the region overnight

16 May,2025 07:44 AM IST | PTI
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Uttar Pradesh: Two cyber frauds held for Rs 2.39 crore digital arrest case

They claimed that the victim was involved in the human trafficking case and then duped him of Rs 2.39 crores. The accused, identified as Mukesh Saxena and Anees Ahmed, hail from Moradabad and were arrested on Thursday

16 May,2025 07:41 AM IST | PTI
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Punjab: BSF, Police jointly recover suspected Pakistani drone on Tarn Taran bord

On the basis of information by the BSF intelligence wing, the BSF troops with Punjab Police seized 01 DJI Mavic 3 Classic drone at about 03:30 pm at a location adjacent to Khemkaran of district Tarn Taran

16 May,2025 07:35 AM IST | ANI
World News

Indian origin techie among 3 killed in US trek accident

The group noticed a storm coming and started to retreat when at some point during their descent, the team’s anchor point failed and sent the group plunging 200 feet down

16 May,2025 07:31 AM IST | Agencies
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Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Turkey for peace talks, but Putin absent from delegation

Vladimir Medinsky, an aide to Putin, is to lead the Russian team that also included three other senior officials. Putin also appointed four lower-level officials as “experts” for the talks

16 May,2025 07:30 AM IST | Agencies
Forces gun down 10 militants in Manipur’s Chandel

Forces gun down 10 militants in Manipur’s Chandel

Kohima-based Defence PRO said, “The operation is still underway on Thursday morning and more information will be shared only when it is over”

16 May,2025 07:22 AM IST | Imphal | Agencies
Teachers gherao West Bengal education minister’s office

Teachers gherao West Bengal education minister’s office

Police put up barricades on the approach road to the office building, which the protestors tried to break through

16 May,2025 07:18 AM IST | Kolkata | Agencies
BJP minister booked for ‘objectionable’ remarks against Col Sofiya Qureshi

BJP minister booked for ‘objectionable’ remarks against Col Sofiya Qureshi

The Madhya Pradesh High Court chided Shah for passing “scurrilous” remarks and using “language of the gutters” against Col Qureshi, and ordered the police to file an FIR against him on the charge of promoting enmity and hatred

16 May,2025 07:14 AM IST | Bhopal | Agencies
PoK should merge with India: Ramdas Athawale

PoK should merge with India: Ramdas Athawale

No third party has the right to compromise on the case (of Kashmir) and India's stand is that a bullet will be answered by a bullet, Ramdas Athawale said

15 May,2025 11:09 PM IST | Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar (Maharashtra) | mid-day online correspondent
India, Pak understanding on cessation of hostilities extended

India, Pak understanding on cessation of hostilities extended

"Further to the understanding between the two DGMOs (Directors General of Military Operations) on May 10, it has been decided to continue the confidence building measures so as to reduce the alertness level," an Indian Army official said

15 May,2025 09:45 PM IST | New Delhi | PTI
SC criticises MP minister Vijay Shah for remarks against Sofiya Qureshi

SC criticises MP minister Vijay Shah for remarks against Sofiya Qureshi

The Supreme Court criticised Madhya Pradesh Cabinet Minister Kunwar Vijay Shah for his remarks against Indian Army officer Colonel Sofiya Qureshi. Qureshi is one of the Indian Army officer who briefed the media about Operation Sindoor against Pakistan

15 May,2025 06:03 PM IST | New Delhi | ANI
SC directs Centre to set up special POCSO court on priority basis

SC directs Centre to set up special POCSO court on priority basis

The apex court noted while majority states, with the funding from the Centre, complied with the directions for setting up exclusive courts for POCSO cases, in Tamil Nadu, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, Orissa, Maharashtra, and a few other states, more POCSO courts were required given the pendency of such cases

15 May,2025 05:41 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
Seven wagons of goods train derail near Amalner station in Jalgaon

Seven wagons of goods train derail near Amalner station in Jalgaon

Following the derailment, both the UP and Down railway lines have been blocked, disrupting train traffic in the region, the railway officials said on Thursday

15 May,2025 05:10 PM IST | Mumbai | Rajendra B. Aklekar
Leopard cub rescued from 30-foot well in Junnar Forest Range

Leopard cub rescued from 30-foot well in Junnar Forest Range

A three-person rescue team from Wildlife SOS, along with a team from the Junnar Forest Division, quickly arrived at the location, equipped to handle the sensitive situation, officials said

15 May,2025 04:54 PM IST | Mumbai | A Correspondent
Donald Trump receives UAE’s highest civilian honour, the 'Order of Zayed'

    Donald Trump receives UAE’s highest civilian honour, the 'Order of Zayed'

    On May 15, former US President Donald Trump received the United Arab Emirates' highest civilian honour, the "Order of Zayed," from UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. The award ceremony took place at the presidential palace in Dubai. President Trump was honoured for his efforts to improve and strengthen the relationship between the United States and the UAE. The "Order of Zayed" is a prestigious award named after the UAE’s founding father, Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan. It is given to world leaders who contribute to strong international partnerships and cooperation with the UAE.

    16 May,2025 10:41 AM IST
    Israeli airstrikes kill 54 in southern Gaza city

    Israeli airstrikes kill 54 in southern Gaza city

    It was the second night of heavy bombing, after airstrikes Wednesday on northern and southern Gaza killed at least 70 people, including almost two dozen children

    16 May,2025 07:27 AM IST | Khan Younis (Gaza Strip) | Agencies

    Harvard University discovers their ‘cheap’ copy of Magna Carta is extremely rare

    David Carpenter, a professor of medieval history at King’s College London, was searching the Harvard Law School Library website in December 2023 when he found the document. “Harvard had been sitting on it for all these years without realising what it was,” he said.

    16 May,2025 07:25 AM IST | Boston | Agencies

    Donald Trump suggests India offered to drop tariffs to ‘zero’ on US goods

    Trump’s comments came two weeks after Cook said his company made quarterly records in several countries, including India

    16 May,2025 07:24 AM IST | Doha | Agencies
    Bomb scare on Mumbai-bound plane at Kolkata airport, passenger detained

    Bomb scare on Mumbai-bound plane at Kolkata airport, passenger detained

    The passenger who was about to board the plane was detained after he told the airline's security officer that he had a bomb with him, an Airports Authority of India (AAI) official said

    13 May,2025 05:08 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

    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
    When they want you to stay on

    When they want you to stay on

    Cricket is sprinkled with examples of captains, selectors, boards and political figures attempting to change a star player’s mind about quitting or new roles. Has BCCI become a case in point with Kohli?

    15 May,2025 06:39 AM IST | Mumbai | Clayton Murzello
    13 May,2025 06:40 AM IST | Mumbai | C Y Gopinath
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