Maharashtra / Mid Day
A wanted arms smuggler was arrested after a gunfight with police in Bihars Begusarai, where a subsequent search unearthed a mini gun factory and multiple country-made weapons
Prime Minister Modi received a warm reception upon his arrival on Friday, where a cultural troupe greeted him at the airport and bowed to him as a sign of respect. His welcome set the tone for a visit that reflects India`s long-standing engagement with South Africa
According to the police, the network sourced foreign-made weapons smuggled from Pakistan using drones and supplied them to gangsters in Delhi, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, and Punjab. Probe revealed that weapons were being smuggled from Pakistan
European leaders convened in South Africa to discuss alternatives to a US peace proposal for Ukraine that Kyiv and EU nations believe favours Russia by demanding territorial concessions and limiting Ukraines NATO ambitions
The minister made the announcement after interacting with students during his visit to Dharashiv Central Bus Stand, where several of them highlighted issues such as buses not arriving on time, sudden cancellations, overcrowding, and buses skipping designated stops
Three people including a Bengaluru police constable were arrested in the Rs 7.11 crore ATM cash van heist, with Rs 5.76 crore recovered; search continues for other gang members.
The raid was conducted by a 105-member team comprising personnel from the crime branch and officials of wireless, drone, surveillance, and cyber sections
Union Minister George Kurian said central agencies can intervene in the Sabarimala gold loss case if a black money link is found, adding that those involved will face consequences
A BLO in Nadia district was found dead at her home, with her family alleging extreme SIR-related workload stress. Police have begun a probe
During an Oval Office meeting with NYC Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani, US President Donald Trump again repeated his assertion that he resolved the India-Pakistan conflict earlier this year
Intelligence agencies probing the November 10 Delhi blast have uncovered an expensive weapons purchase, a deep-freezer-based explosive setup, and a multi-layered transnational handler network
Wing Commander Naman Syal, a 34-year-old IAF pilot from Kangra, died in the Tejas crash during a demonstration at the Dubai Air Show, leaving his village in deep mourning
The ITO area, which recorded an AQI of 370 in the `very poor category`, saw commuters going about their day amid the smog. Meanwhile Noida area also continued to have its air remain in the `severe` category, with Sector 125 recording an AQI of 434, with slight improvement seen since Friday
The Met office said the epicentre of the quake that struck at 10:38 am (local time) was located some 10 kilometres beneath the surface in Narsingdi, which is around 13 kilometres east of the seismic centre in Dhaka`s Agargaon area
Also asked them to boost the popularity of Indian culture among the people of South Africa, including practices such as Yoga, Ayurveda, he added
A member of the Indian diaspora who performed to welcome PM Modi expressed happiness over the occasion and considered it as a lifetime moment
Trump also extended a gesture of goodwill toward Mamdani, suggesting he may even defy expectations across the political spectrum
His remarks come amid heightened discussions over a new US-drafted peace plan that is currently being considered by Kyiv. The proposal, according to CNN, is still under development and is expected to undergo significant revisions as negotiations continue
In line with the ongoing efforts to strengthen security and maintain a safe and accountable environment within healthcare institutions, police in Ganderbal carried out a surprise checking of lockers belonging to doctors and staff members at various hospitals across the central Kashmir district
Shah said some political parties are opposing the ongoing special intensive revision (SIR) as they want to make sure that names of infiltrators remain on the electoral rolls
Takaichi, 64, is also the first woman to lead the Liberal Democratic Party that has dominated Japans postwar politics almost without interruption
It also shared the proclamation by Mayor Olivia Chow of Toronto, who said, On Diwali day, we recognise and celebrate the historic and ongoing contributions of the South Asian community that form an important part of the City of Torontos motto: Diversity our Strength
The glasses camera captures visual scenes and projects them on the chip as a beam. AI converts these to electrical signals that travel through the optic nerve to the brain, creating visual perception
These insights are processed using AI algorithms and presented in the companion app, which compiles health scores and daily summaries
Also on Tuesday, Israel said it has identified the body of a hostage that was released by Palestinian militants overnight, while the chief Hamas negotiator said the group remains determined to implement the ceasefire agreement to end the two-year war
European Union leaders said that they strongly support President Trumps position that the fighting should stop immediately, and that the current line of contact should be the starting point of negotiations
Eknath Shinde is learning the hard way that karma exists. It is looking increasingly possible that Operation Lotus, which catapulted him to national fame, could well be used to bring him down today
According to information from the G North ward, the works include removing existing mosaic chips, repairing existing tree basins as well as sculptures and murals, and benches
According to Konkan Railway, the incident came to light when the head ticket examiner noticed the boy travelling without a ticket in the general coach while conducting routine checks
In a post on X, Rajnath Singh offered his heartfelt condolences to the family of the deceased and said the nation stands firmly with them in this tragic hour
Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma noted that the accused has failed to show any order passed by the trial court rejecting his prayer to meet his lawyer at the National Investigation Agency (NIA) headquarters in the national capital
Rahul Gandhi wrote on X, Deeply saddened by the loss of our brave IAF pilot in the Tejas crash at the Dubai Air Show. My heartfelt condolences to his family
PM Modi will attend the summit from November 21 to 23, marking a significant milestone as it is the first G20 meeting to be held on the African continent. The Prime Minister is expected to discuss key issues concerning India and the Global South during his visit
A court in Nanded sentenced a man to life for raping a four-year-old. Principal District and Sessions Court Judge Sunil Vedpatak, while stating the order, also imposed a fine of Rs 50,500 on the convict, Madhav Ramesh Janole
In an official statement, the IAF said that the pilot in the Tejas jet crash in Dubai sustained fatal injuries in the incident. A court of inquiry has been ordered to investigate the cause of the accident
At the Global Indology Conclave, Gautam Adani cautioned that AI poses a new kind of cultural threat and urged India to rely on its civilisational wisdom to navigate the future
Tejas air crash: Indian HAL aircraft crashed during a demo flight at the Dubai Air Show on Friday, sending black smoke blowing over the venue
The Delhi government has directed all educational institutions and sports bodies to postpone physical sports events scheduled for November and December as air quality remains in the very poor category
Thick foam reappeared on the Pavana River near Thergaon, signalling ongoing industrial pollution despite repeated warnings and directives. Mid-day had already highlighted the issue several times in the past as well
A 5.7-magnitude earthquake struck Dhaka and nearby areas on Friday, killing four people, injuring dozens, and causing building damage and fires across the region
According to the FIR, the victim received a call on October 27 from a man identifying himself as Mumbai police Inspector Sanjay Pishe, who claimed that a SIM card issued in the complainant`s name had been used to abuse the public
Reliance Industries has stopped using Russian crude at its export-only Jamnagar refinery to comply with upcoming EU sanctions that ban fuels made from Russian oil
IndiGo has approved a Rs 7,294 crore capital infusion into its IFSC subsidiary to fund the purchase and ownership of aviation assets, marking a major shift in its fleet strategy
Ayodhya and the India-Nepal border have been placed on high alert as PM Modi prepares to hoist a sacred flag atop the Ram Temple on November 25, with intensified security following recent blasts in Delhi
Tejwani was questioned on Thursday for more than five hours by the Economic Offences Wing (EOW) officials in the Pune land deal case registered at the Khadak police station, an official said
A total of 23 monitoring stations in Delhi recorded `very poor` air quality while 13 recorded `severe` pollution levels, the CPCB`s Sameer app showed
On the margins of the summit, the prime minister is expected to hold bilateral meetings with some of the leaders present in Johannesburg. He will also attend the sixth IBSA Summit there
Secretary Department of Defence R&D and Chairman DRDO, Samir V Kamat and National Armaments Director, DGA, France, Lt Gen Gael Diaz de Tuesta, inked the agreement at the DRDO Bhawan here to deepen collaboration in defence research and development
Mamdani will meet Trump in the White House on Friday, the first meeting between the two and also since his victory in the New York City Mayoral election on November 4
The proposal, originated from negotiations between Washington and Moscow, appeared decidedly favourable to Russia, which started the war nearly four years ago by invading its neighbour

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