Mid Day

NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman unveiled a USD 20 billion plan to set up a permanent base on the moon, equipped with lunar rovers and drones, for carrying out experiments that would help master skills to live and operate in the dangerous environment.

Piyush Goyal held talks with Canadian investors, pension funds and business leaders to promote Indias investment opportunities driven by infrastructure growth, financial reforms, and ease of doing business. Discussions focused on clean energy, AI, manufacturing, financial services, and critical minerals partnerships

A US-brokered ceasefire in the Israel-Hezbollah conflict appeared more nominal by the day, complicating efforts at a broader peace in the Iran war as Tehran wants an agreement to include an end to the fighting in Lebanon

Indias Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Harish Parvathaneni, delivered the sharp response during a UNSC debate on Upholding the purposes and principles of the UN Charter and strengthening the UN-centred international system

Jawaharlal Nehru was born in Allahabad on November 14, 1889. He received his early education at home with the help of private tutors

The raids came a day after the Kerala High Court allowed the ED to continue its investigation into the alleged transactions between Cochin Minerals and Rutile Limited (CMRL) and Exalogic Solutions

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Stepping into Suriyas sunny world to figure whats revived Tamil box office, after several months

The CM has rolled out an anti-infiltration framework and declared that his government had adopted a detect, delete and deport policy

The Delhi Fire Services (DFS) said it received a call regarding the blaze at 7.06 am from a building located in Vijay Vihar Phase-2

Subaya is the fourth MLA from the rebel C Ve Shanmugam-SP Velumani camp to have quit and said he did so in the interest of his constituency people

The foreign ministers reiterated the importance of ensuring unimpeded freedom of navigation and uninterrupted flow of global commerce, including in the Strait of Hormuz, and opposed any restrictive measures hampering the flow of commercial vessels

The accident happened at a level crossing near the town of Buggenhout, about 30 km northwest of the capital, Brussels; Police said that several people were hurt in the accident, but were unable to provide further details

The accident took place at 5.15 am near Nibha Kheda village when the bus, travelling from Delhi to Bihar with around 50 passengers on board, went out of control and overturned

Shokhin said that the companies needed not only light weapons, but also larger ones, including various electronic warfare systems, laser installations, and other calibers.

Maharashtras onion farmers accused government of abandoning growers after fresh procurement rate announcement triggers protests, detentions, and highway chaos in Nashik

Irans Revolutionary Guards said they reserved the right to retaliate against any ceasefire violations, while Irans Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei said countries in the region could no longer be a shield for US bases.

Private bus operators in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar may increase fares by 30 per cent as diesel prices near Rs 100 per litre. Operators cited rising fuel costs, supply difficulties and reduced services, urging the government to cut fuel taxes to ease pressure on travellers

Three villagers in Nagpurs Ramtek taluka have been booked after a sloth bear allegedly died from electrocution after touching an illegally charged farm fence. Officials said the carcass was buried to hide evidence as Maharashtra expands AI-based wildlife alert systems

The move comes as the civic administration in Pune also introduced a range of fuel-saving measures in response to recent rise in petrol and diesel prices

Iran on Tuesday condemned recent US strikes as a sign of bad faith and unreliability amid ongoing negotiations to end the conflict. Tehran warned that the United States would bear responsibility for the consequences, while tensions continue over the Strait of Hormuz and regional security issues

An unusually early heat wave continued to grip parts of Europe on Tuesday, with record temperatures reported in the United Kingdom and France. Authorities issued health warnings as several deaths, including drownings linked to soaring temperatures, were reported across the region

Manik Saha on Tuesday met Narendra Modi in New Delhi and congratulated him on completing 12 years in office and the BJPs victory in the West Bengal Assembly elections. The two leaders also discussed Tripuras development, governance, and organisational matters during the meeting

According to the IMD, rainfall activity remained isolated with negligible intensity across Vidarbha over the last 24 hours. Maximum and minimum temperatures continued to remain significantly above normal across the region

The Pune City Police has imposed prohibitory orders under Section 37 (1) (3) of the Maharashtra Police Act, 1951, across the entire city from until June 8, citing law and order concerns ahead of Bakri Eid and other upcoming festivals

Rohit Pawar, Harshwardhan Sapkal and Ambadas Danve led the farmers protest in Chandvad, Nashik, demanding immediate government intervention. The leaders were detained by police during the demonstration and later released

An FIR was lodged based on a complaint filed by the girl`s father. According to the complaint, the accused allegedly lured the girl with a bribe and sexually assaulted her on the evening of May 23 while she was grazing goats outside the village

Auto drivers in Chennai expressed concern over the impact of the hike in CNG prices on their daily income and livelihood. They said that while fuel prices may continue to rise, fare structures and meter systems also need to be revised accordingly

The pilot program began at the Zhangjiang AI Innovation Town in Shanghais Pudong District, deploying Shanghai-based firm AgiBots Lingxi X2 robot

Gkolomeev, who failed to make the podium in four Olympics, posted a time of 20.81 seconds in the 50 metres freestyle

The accident took place on the Swat Expressway in Mardan districtac

A team discovered stromatolites inside the Hapcheon impact crater on the Korean Peninsula

More than 38 people were abducted and held hostage by armed groups in Kangpokpi and Senapati districts on May 13

Pope Leo XIV called the Vaticans record a wound in Christian memory. Past popes have apologised for involvement of Christians in trans-Atlantic slave trade

Census duties burden teachers whose focus should be on students; they trudge up buildings and through streets to collect SIR data

The team reviewed key civic infrastructure and public amenities on the ground

Ruskin Bond turned 92 last week. Going by his prolific body of work, its no wonder that the simple things remain his biggest inspiration

Operations of both phases of the Gulmarg cable car service, popularly known as Gondola, were suspended following malfunction

Russia has beefed up safety measures in its ports following suspected acts of sabotage aimed at undermining its energy infrastructure

US President Donald Trump has called on several Muslim and Arab nations including Saudi Arabia and Qatar to join the Abraham Accords as part of a potential Iran deal. Iran says significant progress made but no agreement imminent

The state also reported the highest number of kidnapping and abduction cases involving children at 12,994, the maximum across India. In terms of crime rate per lakh child population, Maharashtra stood second with 66.9, after Madhya Pradesh

The Supreme Court of India on Monday refused to urgently hear a plea alleging that Bhagwant Mann misinterpreted its recent stray dogs ruling by claiming the court had given a free hand to kill stray dogs. The apex court advised the petitioner to approach the Punjab and Haryana High Court instead

In a heart-stopping mid-air incident, 44-year-old Austrian paraglider Sabrina narrowly escaped death after a sightseeing Cessna plane smashed into her canopy near Schmittenhhe mountain in Austria. The dramatic first-person video shows her spiraling out of control before she successfully deployed her emergency parachute

The overall rainfall activity across Vidarbha remains negligible, with dry conditions prevailing. Maximum temperatures remain above normal with no significant change observed

The Madhya Pradesh High Court on Monday adjourned till May 27 the hearing on petitions challenging anticipatory bail granted to former judge Giribala Singh in the death case of model-turned-actor Twisha Sharma. Twishas family has accused her husband and in-laws of dowry harassment and suicide

Suvendu Adhikari on Monday held his second weekly Janata Darbar in Kolkata, drawing a massive crowd of job seekers, teachers, professionals and ordinary citizens seeking redressal of grievances. The public outreach programme witnessed long queues outside the BJP state office in Salt Lake

Speaking during his official visit to China, Sharif said significant progress had already been made in the talks. Meanwhile, Iranian officials stated that discussions are currently focused on ending the conflict

During the rescue operation, a speeding passenger bus travelling from Madhya Pradesh allegedly lost control and rammed violently into the already damaged vehicles. Officials said the second collision was extremely severe and claimed the life of a toll employee who was assisting in rescue efforts

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio visited the historic Amber Fort in Jaipur with his wife Jeanette Rubio on Monday. The couple received a traditional Rajasthani welcome and witnessed cultural performances during their visit before Rubio returns to New Delhi for the Quad foreign ministers meeting

Congress will stage a rasta roko protest in Solapur tomorrow over the sharp fall in onion prices, highlighting farmers distress and demanding better procurement rates for Maharashtras onion growers