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Trump meets with Syria's former-insurgent-turned-leader in Saudi Arabia

Donald Trump the United States president met with Syrian interm government leader Ahmad al-Sharaa in Saudi Arabia. Syria's President Ahmad al-Sharaa was also an insurgent before turning into a leader. However this is the firts meeting both the nation in these 25 years.

14 May,2025 02:20 PM IST | AP
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Indian heritage Anita Anand is Canada's new foreign minister

Anand has been appointed as the Minister of Foreign Affairs, . While, Sidhu is the new Minister for International Trade in the new cabinet announced on Tuesday in Canada. Furthermore, Carney announced the reshuffle almost two weeks after his Liberal Party won the federal elections in Canada.

14 May,2025 02:14 PM IST | PTI
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Jammu-Kashmir: Second batch of Hajj pilgrims to depart from Srinagar today

An executive member of the Jammu and Kashmir Hajj Committee said 642 pilgrims are scheduled to depart from Srinagar on Wednesday, and six flights have been arranged for the purpose. The first batch of 3,372 pilgrims left from Srinagar on May 4

14 May,2025 02:03 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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Modi chairing Cabinet Committee on Security meet, first since pause in India-Pak

PM Narendra Modi is chairing a meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Security on Wednesday, the first since the pause in hostilities between India and Pakistan

14 May,2025 01:42 PM IST | PTI
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WPI inflation dips to 0.85 pc in April

Positive rate of inflation in April, 2025 is primarily due to an increase in prices of manufacture of food products, other manufacturing, chemicals and chemical products, manufacture of other transport equipment and manufacture of machinery and equipment, etc; says industry ministry

14 May,2025 01:26 PM IST | PTI
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Pakistan govt hands over BSF jawan Purnam Shaw to India after 21 days

Today at 1030 hrs Constable Purnam Kumar Shaw has been taken back from Pakistan by the BSF at Attari - Wagha border. Constable Purnam Kumar Shaw had inadvertently crossed over to Pakistani territory as per BSF.

14 May,2025 12:42 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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Justice Bhushan Ramkrishna Gavai takes oath as 52nd Chief Justice of India

Justice Gavai's oath ceremony was attended by some of the esteemed personalities of the nation, such as Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal, and several other Union Cabinet ministers.

14 May,2025 11:55 AM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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Mid-Day Top News: Mumbai’s first cable-stayed ROB inaugurated at Reay Road

Stay informed with the latest developments in the nation, Mumbai, entertainment, sports, and more. Let's dive into the headlines shaping our world today

14 May,2025 10:36 AM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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Life turns normal in JK after cross-border shelling amid India-Pakistan tensions

The districts of Akhnoor, Jammu, Samba, and Poonch are particularly relieved to see a decrease in tensions, which were escalated following the April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam.

14 May,2025 10:29 AM IST | ANI
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S Jaishankar's security enhanced amid India-Pakistan tensions

CRPF made this decision after a recent threat assessment linked to India-Pakistan tensions. These threats indicated that the need for increased protection for MEA's convoy is essential.

14 May,2025 09:42 AM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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India expels Pakistani official, gives 24 hours to leave

Hours after India's action, Pakistan's foreign office said it declared an Indian staffer at India's mission in Islamabad as a "persona non grata" on charges of espionage. It said the official and his family members had been asked to leave Pakistan in 24 hours

14 May,2025 08:57 AM IST | PTI
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Pakistan declares Indian staff in High Commission as persona non grata

Earlier in April, India summoned Pakistan's top diplomat in Delhi, Saad Ahmad Warraich, and handed over the formal Persona Non Grata note for its military diplomats

14 May,2025 08:51 AM IST | ANI
India-Pakistan tensions: Relief underway in LoC, says J-K chief Secretary

India-Pakistan tensions: Relief underway in LoC, says J-K chief Secretary

Heavy cross-border shelling by Pakistan after Operation Sindoor, conducted by the Indian Armed Forces in retaliation for the April 22 Pahalgam attack, had caused damage to homes and religious sites in Jammu and Kashmir's Kupwara, Uri, and Poonch.

14 May,2025 08:48 AM IST | Rajouri | ANI
India welcomes direct talks announced between Russia and Ukraine, says MEA

India welcomes direct talks announced between Russia and Ukraine, says MEA

While addressing a press briefing on Tuesday, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said that India has consistently advocated the need for engagement between Russia and Ukraine to achieve peace

14 May,2025 08:44 AM IST | New Delhi | ANI
TN: Nine get life term in Pollachi sexual assault case

TN: Nine get life term in Pollachi sexual assault case

Incident took place between 2016 and 2018

14 May,2025 07:33 AM IST | Coimbatore | Agencies
Hooch tragedy in Amritsar leaves 17 dead; nine arrested

Hooch tragedy in Amritsar leaves 17 dead; nine arrested

The deaths were reported in Bhangali, Patalpuri, Marari Kalan and Therewal villages on Monday night, said officials

14 May,2025 07:29 AM IST | Chandigarh | Agencies
Tales of valour: Modi lauds soldiers, humbles Pakistan

Tales of valour: Modi lauds soldiers, humbles Pakistan

PM says Operation Sindoor has drawn a clear ‘Lakshman Rekha’ for Pakistan

14 May,2025 07:14 AM IST | New Delhi | Agencies
Outstanding matter is the vacation of illegally occupied POK: MEA

Outstanding matter is the vacation of illegally occupied POK: MEA

MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal, while  was responding to a question on Trump's offer, said, "We have a longstanding national position that any issues pertaining to the Indian Union territory of Jammu and Kashmir have to be addressed by India and Pakistan bilaterally"

13 May,2025 07:16 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Will question Centre at all-party meeting on Trump’s ceasefire claim: Kharge

Will question Centre at all-party meeting on Trump’s ceasefire claim: Kharge

The Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha said he will urge the government to call an all-party meeting soon, to discuss the latest developments in border tension between India and Pakistan, including 'ceasefire'

13 May,2025 06:07 PM IST | Kalaburagi | mid-day online correspondent
India-Pakistan tensions: Life turns to normal in border regions of Rajasthan

India-Pakistan tensions: Life turns to normal in border regions of Rajasthan

life in Jammu and Kashmir's Reasi returned to normal after India and Pakistan came to an understanding on the cessation of hostilities. Morning visuals showed students returning to school.

13 May,2025 05:43 PM IST | Jaisalmer | ANI
Our Army, Air Force and Navy personnel made Pakistani army bite the dust: PM

Our Army, Air Force and Navy personnel made Pakistani army bite the dust: PM

PM Modi on Tuesday travelled to the Adampur air base in Punjab and interacted with air force personnel, who have been in the thick of action during the recent India-Pakistan tensions

13 May,2025 04:30 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Pakistan hands over BSF soldier who accidentally crossed border near Firozpur

    Pakistan hands over BSF soldier who accidentally crossed border near Firozpur

    BSF jawan Purnam Kumar Shaw, who had been in the custody of Pakistan Rangers since April 23, 2025, was handed back to India on the morning of Wednesday, May 14, at around 10:30 AM. The handover took place at the Joint Check Post in Attari, Amritsar, and was carried out in a peaceful manner, following the proper protocols agreed upon by both countries. The incident happened when Shaw, who was on operational duty near the India-Pakistan border in Punjab’s Firozpur area, accidentally crossed the International Border around 11:50 AM on April 23. He was then detained by the Pakistan Rangers. According to early reports, the crossing was unintentional, and he stepped into Pakistani territory by mistake. After being in Pakistani custody for about three weeks, Shaw was finally returned to Indian authorities. His safe return marks a positive outcome, and officials from both sides ensured the process was smooth and respectful.

    14 May,2025 01:09 PM IST
    China urges US to stop blaming and engage in dialogue on fentanyl issue

    China urges US to stop blaming and engage in dialogue on fentanyl issue

    Trump called the discussions as friendly, adding that the relationship with China is now "very, very good." The US President also hinted at a possible call with Chinese President Xi Jinping later in the week

    14 May,2025 08:46 AM IST | Beijing | ANI

    Donald Trump claims credit for ceasefire between India and Pakistan

    Trump further hoped that the cessation of hostilities remain and credited US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and US Vice President JD Vance for it; hesaid that both sides, India and Pakistan have a 'nice dinner' together as a mark of them getting back together

    14 May,2025 08:41 AM IST | Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) | ANI

    Man arrested for arson at PM Starmer’s home

    The UK Metropolitan Police said the man was arrested late on Monday night and remains in custody on suspicion of “arson with intent to endanger life”

    14 May,2025 07:51 AM IST | London | 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
    One nation, under surveillance

    One nation, under surveillance

    All names have been changed to ensure that the guilty go unpunished, the innocent are jailed or deported, and only approved thoughts are thought

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