Maharashtra / Mid Day
The second batch of Budha Amarnath Yatra pilgrims reached Poonch, Jammu and Kashmir, drawing devotees from across India. The yatra, organised by Bajrang Dal and various religious groups, was warmly welcomed by locals. Pilgrims praised the arrangements and described the event as a celebration of unity and devotion.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi led tributes to the Gujarat-born parliamentarian and thinker, who played a prominent role in deepening India-UK relations
It marked a mostly united plea from Senate Democrats ` who are locked out of power in Washington ` for the Trump administration to recalibrate its approach after the collapse of ceasefire talks last week
Trump`s comments expanded on remarks he had made a day earlier, when he said he had banned Epstein from his private club in Florida two decades ago because his one-time friend `stole people that worked for me`
Trump told reporters aboard Air Force One as he returned from a trip to Scotland that Israel would preside over the new food centres `to make sure the distribution is proper`
Earlier on April 22, Trump imposed a tariff of 26 per cent on Indian goods imported to the US, before announcing a pause on those reciprocal levies
As for staffing, the Minister shared that the NIA currently has 1,901 sanctioned posts across various ranks. However, as of June 30, 2025, a total of 541 positions remain vacant, including key roles such as Inspectors (77), Sub-Inspectors (93), Assistant Sub-Inspectors (54), Constables (37), and other technical and administrative posts
Tsunami warning sirens blared Tuesday in Honolulu and people were told to move to higher ground. The Japan Meteorological Agency said a first tsunami wave of about 30 centimeters reached Nemuro on the eastern coast of Hokkaido
The fifth day of the bright half-moon of the Shrawan month, as per the lunar calendar, is regarded as Naag Panchami, a day dedicated to serpent deities.
US Attorney General Pam Bondi on Monday said the Justice Department had filed a misconduct complaint against District Judge James Boasberg for making improper public comments about President Donald Trump and his administration
Larger, older, whales pair up with smaller, younger ones to hunt, the team found. The larger whale rotates its body toward its smaller partner, who stays about one-and-a-half body lengths away and acts as a barrier to fish trying to swim away
Kremlin remains defiant over Trump threats to stop war; four powerful Russian glide bombs hit a prison in Ukraines Zaporizhzhia region, officials said, killing at least 17 inmates and wounded more than 80 others
Rahul Gandhi accuses government of not giving full support to armed forces during Op Sindoor; Shah also slammed successive Congress governments for failing to capitalise on opportunities to reclaim lost territories from Pakistan
One pacer shouldve hunted for wickets, while the others couldve tightened the screws at Manchester, but we sprayed the ball and bowled poor lengths
Spoke to Shakespeare, the sultan of smut, about what he thinks of the sarkar shooting down Ullu!; consider that he once simply posted an Instagram Reel from the sets of his series, Utha Pathak, with him and few women, bathed in chocolate sauce
Pavements that still exist have become slivers as metal barricades have eaten up the footpath. The pavements then become barely enough for one person to walk through
Dismissing Congresss claims of foreign policy failure following Operation Sindoor, PM Modi told the Parliament that not a single major country opposed India`s military response to Pakistan
Rustom Bhagwagar, a 34-year-old Delta Air Lines pilot, was arrested Saturday night at San Francisco International Airport. This followed a three-month federal investigation, with Bhagwagar now facing five counts of oral copulation with a child under 10. Federal agents and sheriff`s deputies boarded Flight 2809 upon its arrival to make the arrest
Manoj Jarange suffered from hyperacidity, vomiting, and low blood pressure. The medical team provided necessary treatment, and his condition is now stable, a doctor from the hospital said
Gaza`s Health Ministry reported Tuesday that over 60,000 Palestinians have been killed and 145,870 wounded in the 21-month Israel-Hamas war, with women and children making up about half the dead. Israel`s offensive has devastated Gaza, displacing 90% of its population and causing a severe humanitarian crisis, leading to warnings of famine
PM Modi, while speaking on Operation Sindoor in Lok Sabha, said, The world saw the strength of self-reliant India during Operation Sindoor. Drones and missiles made in India exposed the capabilities of Pakistani arms and ammunition
Although the US team is scheduled to arrive at the end of next month, both sides are actively engaging in discussions to resolve outstanding issues and potentially finalise an interim trade deal
During a heated Rajya Sabha debate on `Operation Sindoor`, Leader of the House J.P. Nadda accused Leader of Opposition Mallikarjun Kharge of losing his mental balance after Kharge criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Nadda demanded Kharge`s remarks be removed, but later withdrew his own objectionable comment and apologized
Speaking in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi sharply criticised the government`s military response to the attack, raising questions about Defence Minister Rajnath Singh`s statements on the floor of the House
A Jefferies report indicates that TCS`s recent decision to lay off 12,000 employees as a cost-cutting measure could harm the company long-term. This is TCS`s third cost-saving action in three months, following deferred wage hikes in April 2025 and new rules in June 2025 limiting non-billable employee periods to 35 days annually
The Government of India has notified its intent to conduct the Census in the Gazette on June 16, 2025
Flagpoles at the prime minister`s office were festooned with the American and Chinese flags
The NIA has launched a probe after three terrorists, including Sulieman alias Asifalleged mastermind of the Pahalgam terror attackwere killed in an encounter near Srinagar. Operation Mahadev, based on satellite phone intelligence, led to swift action by elite forces. Arms were seized, and a wider anti-terror operation remains ongoing.
In a major step for Pimpri-Chinchwad, the Maharashtra cabinet has approved the setup of a District and Additional Sessions Court, and a Senior Civil Court. Deputy CM Ajit Pawar announced the move, calling it historic and long-awaited. The new courts will ease residents access to justice without needing to travel to Pune.
During the Lok Sabha debate on Operation Sindoor, Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra launched a sharp attack on the Modi government, questioning the sudden ceasefire announced by the US President. Calling it a diplomatic failure, she accused the PM and key ministers of avoiding responsibility and failing to prevent the Pahalgam terror attack
He previously stirred backlash by accusing farmers of misusing subsidies, referring to them as beggars, and describing his agriculture ministry as lord of barren acres
During the ongoing Monsoon Session, Union Home Minister Amit Shah strongly criticized Congress in Parliament, stating that Pakistan is Congress` mistake for accepting partition. He also blamed Jawaharlal Nehru for India`s lack of a permanent UNSC seat and accused the Gandhi family of a three-generation love for China
Global shares showed mixed results on Tuesday as US and Chinese officials began a second day of trade talks. European markets saw gains, with France`s CAC 40 rising one point one percent, Germany`s DAX up one point zero percent, and Britain`s FTSE 100 adding zero point three percent
Home Minister Amit Shah told Lok Sabha that security forces have avenged the Pahalgam terror attack by killing the masterminds in Operation Mahadev. Slamming the Opposition, Shah accused Congress of supporting terror sympathisers in the past and demanded answers for revoking POTA and allowing top terrorists to flee during their regime.
He also asked why his son-in-law Pranjal Khewalkar was named as the prime accused in the drugs case, claiming visuals of the police raid showed the alleged contraband was found in a purse of one of the accused women
On Monday, the three terrorists were killed in Operation Mahadev in an intense firefight with security forces in the Harwan area near Dachigam National Park of Srinagar in Jammu and Kashmir
Earlier on June 5, Trump had stated that he had a `very good` telephonic conversation with Xi which focused on trade. He said that the latter had invited him to visit China
A bench of Justices Surya Kant and Joymalya Bagchi asked the petitioners challenging the poll panel`s decision to file their written submissions by August 8
Tagore has alleged that more than 56 lakh voters are being removed from the voter list in Bihar after the Election Commission`s Special Intensive Revision and termed it an attack on democracy
The district administration is providing relief and rescue operations along with medical facilities for the injured
Asking the parties to adhere strictly to the timeline, the bench also comprising Justices Surya Kant, Vikram Nath, P S Narasimha and A S Chandurkar said that it will be the first hearing of preliminary objections filed by states like Kerala and Tamil Nadu questioning the maintainability of the Presidential Reference on August 19 for one hour
After laying of the listed papers and reports during the morning session, Deputy Chairman Harivansh said he has received 24 notices under Rule 267 demanding discussion on various issues including SIR, alleged discrimination against Bengali migrant workers in other states
Earlier, the office of Indian Grand Mufti Kanthapuram AP Abubakker Musliyar had claimed that the death sentence of Nimisha Priya, which was previously suspended, has been overturned. A high-level meeting held in Sanaa decided to completely cancel the death sentence that was temporarily suspended earlier
In January, on the eve of Trump`s return to the White House, Khan penned an article warning of western reactionary populists posing a century-defining challenge for progressives
Continuous heavy rainfall since late Monday night has thrown life out of gear in the Mandi district of Himachal Pradesh. The region has been experiencing incessant rain since 11 PM, resulting in a flood-like situation across various parts of the town
NDMA member Lt Gen (Retd) Syed Ata Hasnain said, This will be an optimised drill. We are conducting this Mock drill all over the National Capital Region. This means that two districts in UP and six districts in Haryana will also be active in this. Additionally, 11 districts in Delhi will participate
Praising Jaishankar`s speech, the PM said, The speech by EAM Dr. Jaishankar Ji was outstanding. He highlighted how the world has clearly heard India`s perspective on fighting the menace of terrorism through Operation Sindoor
Trump said that he spoke to Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet and Thai Acting PM Phumtham Wechayachai, warning them that no trade deals would be made while the conflict persisted
The Standing Committee on Communications and Information Technology will also table its reports on the action taken by the government on the recommendations made by these panels on various subjects, including Department of Posts--Initiatives and Challenges and Regulation of Cable Television in India
The victims, identified as Onkar Acharya and his daughters, 10-year-old Saee and 4-year-old Madhura, were returning home from the market around 11:30 am when the incident occurred, according to officials from the Baramati City Police