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12 May,2025 10:24 AM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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Armed forces notify Pak DGMO via hotline on breach of May 10 understanding

Hours after India and Pakistan reached the understanding on stopping military actions on May 10, New Delhi on Saturday accused Islamabad of breaching it

12 May,2025 09:06 AM IST | PTI
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Air operations chief says terror camps decimated, mission objectives achieved

Director General of Air Operations, IAF, Air Marshal AK Bharti, during a media briefing here also said that the Indian armed forces responded in a "quick and caliberated" manner after Indian military installation and civilian areas were targeted following the early May 7 strike on nine terror camps

12 May,2025 09:02 AM IST | PTI
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Pakistan's military admits one of its aircraft suffered 'minor damage'

India and Pakistan on Saturday reached an understanding to stop all firings and military actions on land, air and sea, with immediate effect

12 May,2025 08:59 AM IST | ANI
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Rajasthan: Pak missile that falls in Jaisalmer field defused by security forces

The missile reportedly fell around 4:30 AM on Saturday in a field belonging to Puran Singh Bhati, the former chairman of the Land Development Bank in Jaisalmer

12 May,2025 08:56 AM IST | ANI
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Top brass of Pak Army, police offer prayers at LeT terrorists' 'funeral'

The top brass of Pakistan Army and Inspector General of Police in Pakistan's Punjab were seen attending the funeral and offering prayers. It was attended by- Lt Gen Fayyaz Hussain, Major General Rao Imran, Brigadier Mohd Furqan from Administration, Usman Anwar Pakistan Punjab Legislator and Malik Sohaib Ahmed

12 May,2025 08:52 AM IST | ANI
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BSF Constable succumbs to injuries during cross-border firing in Jammu

Earlier, Border Security Force (BSF) confirmed that Sub Inspector Md Imteyaz lost his life during cross-border firing by Pakistan along the International Boundary in the R S Pura area of Jammu

12 May,2025 08:49 AM IST | ANI
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US-China tariff talks continue

Beijing has yet to comment directly, but its official news agency took a tough approach, saying China will “firmly reject any proposal that compromises core principles or undermines the broader cause of global equity”. 

12 May,2025 08:46 AM IST | Agencies
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Pope Leo XIV flags AI as major challenge

Pope Leo XIII ruled the Roman Catholic Church from 1878 until he died in 1903 and is remembered as a pope of Catholic social teaching

12 May,2025 08:45 AM IST | Agencies
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Iran, US begin fourth round of talks over nuclear programme

Trump has repeatedly threatened to unleash airstrikes targeting Iran’s programme if a deal isn’t reached

12 May,2025 08:44 AM IST | Agencies
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No ceasefire, no peace talks, says Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy

Russia rejects proposal; launches 108 attack drones from six different directions, says Ukraine

12 May,2025 08:43 AM IST | Agencies
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Committed to faithful implementation of ceasefire, says Pakistan

Hours later, the arrangement came under severe pressure with New Delhi blaming Islamabad for breaching it; India and Pakistan on Saturday reached an understanding to stop all firings and military actions

12 May,2025 08:42 AM IST | Agencies
Indian Navy deployed carrier battle group, submarines after Pahalgam attack

Indian Navy deployed carrier battle group, submarines after Pahalgam attack

Indian naval forces maintained a forward deployment in the Northern Arabian Sea, adopting a dissuasive and deterrent posture. This strategic positioning provided the capability to strike select targets at sea and on land, including Karachi, at a time of India's choosing, an official statement said

12 May,2025 12:20 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Major drug racket busted in Agra, ganja worth Rs 1.5 crore seized; three held

Major drug racket busted in Agra, ganja worth Rs 1.5 crore seized; three held

The arrested suspects were reportedly bringing the ganja from Odisha and distributing it across various parts of Agra

11 May,2025 10:04 PM IST | Agra | ANI
Southwest monsoon is likely to set over Kerala on May 27, says IMD

Southwest monsoon is likely to set over Kerala on May 27, says IMD

During the past five years, the monsoon has onset early on two occasions, 2022 and 2024. In 2022 and 2024, the monsoon onset was May 29 and May 30, as per IMD data

11 May,2025 08:34 PM IST | New Delhi | ANI
Operation Sindoor: Over 100 terrorists killed in strikes, says DGMO

Operation Sindoor: Over 100 terrorists killed in strikes, says DGMO

Nine terror targets were identified after careful deliberations and they were hit using precision weapons, Director General of Military Operations (DGMO) Lt Gen Rajiv Ghai said at a media briefing on Sunday evening

11 May,2025 08:11 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Gadchiroli Police nab man involved in series of thefts, recover stolen items

Gadchiroli Police nab man involved in series of thefts, recover stolen items

Police investigation revealed that the accused is a habitual offender and was already involved in seven registered theft cases at the Sironcha Police Station. He was arrested in the early hours of May 10, 2025 and presented before the local court, which has granted police custody for further questioning, officials said

11 May,2025 06:43 PM IST | Gadchiroli (Maharashtra) | mid-day online correspondent
Don't rush back home, stay at safer places: J-K Police to border residents

Don't rush back home, stay at safer places: J-K Police to border residents

Over 1.25 lakh residents of villages close to Line of Control in Baramulla, Bandipora and Kupwara districts were evacuated to safer places as their habitations were at a very high risk of being targeted in Pakistani shelling

11 May,2025 04:00 PM IST | Srinagar | mid-day online correspondent
Woman mauled to death by tiger in Maharashtra's Chandrapur

Woman mauled to death by tiger in Maharashtra's Chandrapur

The gruesome incident has sent shockwaves through the local community, already reeling from a similar tragedy just a day prior

11 May,2025 03:36 PM IST | Chandrapur | mid-day online correspondent
'Operation Sindoor is a demonstration of India's strong will against terrorism'

'Operation Sindoor is a demonstration of India's strong will against terrorism'

Speaking virtually at an event in Lucknow to inaugurate a BrahMos production unit, Rajnath Singh said that Operation Sindoor was not just a military action, but a symbol of India's political, social and strategic will to fight terrorism

11 May,2025 03:19 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
Ceasefire between India, Pak; US claims it mediated truce

Ceasefire between India, Pak; US claims it mediated truce

The directors general of military operations (DGMO) of India and Pakistan have agreed to stop all firings and military action on land, air and sea with effect from 5 pm on Saturday, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri announced

11 May,2025 02:58 PM IST | New Delhi | Agencies
PM Modi sends firm message to US Vice President JD Vance amid Operation Sindoor

    PM Modi sends firm message to US Vice President JD Vance amid Operation Sindoor

    Prime Minister Narendra Modi told US Vice President JD Vance that India would respond to any Pakistani action without an off-ramp. After Pakistan launched drone attacks, India struck back at their airbases. When the U.S. tried to mediate, India insisted on hearing directly from Pakistan’s DGMO. A ceasefire followed only after both DGMOs communicated.

    12 May,2025 10:59 AM IST
    Trump praises strong leadership of India, Pak for for reaching ceasefire

    Trump praises strong leadership of India, Pak for for reaching ceasefire

    Soon after Trump, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri announced that the directors general of military operations (DGMOs) of India and Pakistan have agreed to stop all firings and military action on land, air and sea with effect from 5 pm on Saturday

    11 May,2025 01:52 PM IST | New York/Washington | mid-day online correspondent

    Pak Defence Minister says major issues with India can be discussed in future

    India-Pakistan tensions soared after the Indian Armed Forces hit terror launchpads in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) last week in response to the Pahalgam terror attack

    11 May,2025 12:54 PM IST | Islamabad | mid-day online correspondent

    Sharif bats for 'path of peaceful negotiations' to address India-Pak tensons

    In an address to the nation late Saturday night, Sharif said the "path of peaceful negotiations" should be adopted to solve the longstanding issues between India and Pakistan, including the sharing of water resources, and the Kashmir issue

    11 May,2025 12:44 PM IST | Islamabad | mid-day online correspondent
    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
    Rohit pulled it perfectly!

    Rohit pulled it perfectly!

    Only Viv Richards played the pull shot as well as Sharma, who recently retired from Test cricket. The West Indian mainly played it from square leg to wide mid-on by meeting the ball on the bounce, while the India skipper got under the bounce and hammered it from midwicket to deep fine-leg for sixes

    11 May,2025 09:31 AM IST | Mumbai | Sunil Gavaskar
    11 May,2025 07:04 AM IST | Mumbai | Paromita Vohra
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    10 May,2025 07:59 AM IST | Mumbai | Lindsay Pereira
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