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Season's heaviest snow disrupts air, rail, road traffic in Jammu and Kashmir

The Jammu-Srinagar national highway was closed for traffic due to snow. The snow clearance work was hampered due to heavy snowfall at the Navyug Tunnel

28 December,2024 09:19 PM IST | PTI
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Manmohan Singh passes away: JP Nadda accuses Congress of 'cheap politics'

JP Nadda criticized the Gandhi family for not showing respect to other prominent leaders of the country, citing examples of Dr BR Ambedkar, Sardar Patel, and others

28 December,2024 08:55 PM IST | ANI
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AAP slams Centre for not conducting Manmohan Singh's last rites at Rajghat

Manmohan Singh was cremated at Nigambodh Ghat on Saturday in the presence of top dignitaries from India and abroad

28 December,2024 08:46 PM IST | PTI
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Sarpanch's murder: Huge protest in Beed; Mahayuti MLAs demand Munde's ouster

Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange, Chhatrapati Sambhaji of the Kolhapur royal family, local BJP MLAs Suresh Dhas, Abhimanyu Pawar; NCP MLA Prakash Solanke and NCP (SP) MLAs Jitendra Awhad and Sandeep Kshirsagar participated in the 'aakrosh morcha' or protest march

28 December,2024 06:24 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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Principal of Pune school drowns off Kashid in Raigad during picnic trip

An accidental death case has been registered and further probe is underway, the Murud police station official said

28 December,2024 05:29 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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Nation bids farewell to Manmohan Singh

Indian Army, Navy, and Air Force officers brought Dr Singh's mortal remains to the Congress headquarters, where family members and senior Congress leaders gathered for a heartfelt homage

28 December,2024 03:36 PM IST | IANS
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Four held in Gurugram for killing youth over mobile phone

The accused have been identified as Brijesh alias Rinku, Umesh alias Nahne and Arvinder Kumar, all residents of Uttar Pradesh, and Siyasaran Sahu alias Sibbu of Madhya Pradesh

28 December,2024 03:05 PM IST | IANS
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"Reports claiming man travelled 250 km hiding on train's wheel axle 'fake'"

Railway officials said that someone shot the video of the man coming out of the wheel axle of a stationary train and circulated it with the misleading claim that he had to hide himself near the wheelset because he did not have money to buy tickets

28 December,2024 03:05 PM IST | PTI
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Pakistan: PTI chief Imran Khan rejects offer of house arrest, demands release of

Speaking to lawyers and journalists at Adiala Jail in Rawalpindi on Thursday, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chief, Khan, described the year 2024 as a challenging year for Pakistan

28 December,2024 03:04 PM IST | PTI
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Donald Trump asks Supreme Court to delay TikTok ban

Trump has reversed his position on the popular app, having tried to ban it during his first term in office over national security concerns

28 December,2024 03:03 PM IST | PTI
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Delhi LG Principal Secretary seeks inquiry following AAP's announcement

He requested inquiry over announcements made by AAP to give every female above the age of 18 in Delhi an amount of Rs. 1000 per month

28 December,2024 02:47 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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BJP leader Kesavan slams Congress for politicising ex-PM Manmohan Singh's demise

He also accused the Congress of disrespecting former Prime Minister Narasimha Rao by not allowing his funeral to be held in the national capital

28 December,2024 02:09 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
Former PM Manmohan Singh cremated with full state honours at Nigambodh Ghat

Former PM Manmohan Singh cremated with full state honours at Nigambodh Ghat

The last rites were performed in the presence of President Droupadi Murmu, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, among other top leaders and foreign dignitaries

28 December,2024 01:52 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
King of Bhutan, Mauritius foreign minister pay last respects to Manmohan Singh

King of Bhutan, Mauritius foreign minister pay last respects to Manmohan Singh

President Droupadi Murmu, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and several Union ministers also paid their last respects to Singh at Nigambodh Ghat

28 December,2024 01:38 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
PM Modi, top leaders pay last respects to Manmohan Singh at Nigambodh Ghat

PM Modi, top leaders pay last respects to Manmohan Singh at Nigambodh Ghat

King of Bhutan Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck and Mauritius Foreign Minister Dhananjay Ramful were among the foreign dignitaries to paid tributes to Singh

28 December,2024 12:56 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
At 41.2 mm, Delhi records highest single-day Dec rainfall in 101 years

At 41.2 mm, Delhi records highest single-day Dec rainfall in 101 years

According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the capital recorded the highest-ever rainfall on a single day in the month on December 3, 1923, at 75.7 mm

28 December,2024 12:46 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
Manmohan Singh's wife, daughter pay last respects at AICC headquarters

Manmohan Singh's wife, daughter pay last respects at AICC headquarters

Meanwhile, the preparations for the funeral procession are underway at Nigam Bodh Ghat in Delhi's Kashmere Gate in honour of Manmohan Singh

28 December,2024 11:23 AM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
Manmohan Singh funeral: Former PM's final journey begins from AICC headquarters

Manmohan Singh funeral: Former PM's final journey begins from AICC headquarters

The flower-bedecked vehicle carrying the mortal remains of Singh left the Congress headquarters in a procession amid chants of "Manmohan Singh amar rahe"

28 December,2024 11:04 AM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
Govt to allocate space for Manmohan Singh's memorial

Govt to allocate space for Manmohan Singh's memorial" Union Home Ministry

In a late-night release titled "Facts of the matter regarding a memorial for Former Prime Minister Late Dr Manmohan Singh", the ministry said the government received a request to allocate space for a memorial for Singh from the Congress chief

28 December,2024 10:32 AM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
Mid-Day Top News at this hour: India bids farewell to Manmohan Singh and more

Mid-Day Top News at this hour: India bids farewell to Manmohan Singh and more

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

28 December,2024 10:24 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Manmohan Singh funeral: Mortal remains of former PM brought to AICC headquarters

Manmohan Singh funeral: Mortal remains of former PM brought to AICC headquarters

Several politicians including Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, Rajesh Thakur and others have reached the AICC HQ in Delhi to pay their final respects to the former Prime Minister

28 December,2024 09:51 AM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
Manipur Violence: Fresh violence erupts between ethnic groups

    Manipur Violence: Fresh violence erupts between ethnic groups

    Amid the ongoing tensions in Manipur, gunfire and violence intensified between the two ethnic groups on Dec 27. Few civilians and security personnel were injured in a gunfight with armed men in Sanasabi, Thamnapokpi villages of Imphal East. Heavy firing from Yaingangpokpi Uyokching Hill towards a Meitei village has been ongoing since December 24. In a social media post on X, Manipur CM N Biren Singh on Dec 28 condemned the attack calling it “cowardly and unprovoked”. He further urged calm and unity, assuring that necessary measures are in place to handle the situation.

    28 December,2024 07:19 PM IST
    Joe Biden hails Manmohan Singh's pivotal role in strengthening US-India ties

    Joe Biden hails Manmohan Singh's pivotal role in strengthening US-India ties

    The outgoing US President said he had the chance to meet Prime Minister Singh as Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee in 2008 and as Vice President during his Official State Visit to the United States in 2009

    28 December,2024 10:43 AM IST | Washington | mid-day online correspondent

    Russia declares emergency over Black Sea oil spill

    The Russian Ministry of Emergency Situations said in a statement that a severe storm hit the two tankers on December 15, causing one to split in half and the other to run aground

    28 December,2024 08:33 AM IST | Moscow | Agencies

    China launches new amphibious assault ship

    Developed by Chinese researchers, it’s also equipped with an “arrestor technology” which allows fighter jets to land on its deck

    28 December,2024 08:32 AM IST | Bangkok | Agencies
    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
    Recognising the right to relax

    Recognising the right to relax

    In order to genuinely rest, we must shake off the idea that we have to earn our breaks and resist toxic work cultures that reinforce the notion that most of our waking hours should be spent working

    27 December,2024 07:30 AM IST | Mumbai | Rosalyn D'mello
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