Mid Day

Speaking to reporters in Maharashtra's Pune, Patole claimed the government's actions were undermining democratic values and questioned the manner in which Wangchuk was removed from the protest site

The approval comes a day before the five-day Monsoon Session of the Madhya Pradesh Assembly begins, where the government is expected to present the Bill for discussion and further legislative proceedings

The probe into the alleged theft of Ram Mandir donations has intensified, with police questioning key accused Ramshankar Yadav alias 'Tinnu' and his nephew Manish Yadav during custody remand. Investigators are examining unauthorised access to donation box keys and alleged irregularities

Uddhav Thackeray was accompanied by his son and party leader Aaditya Thackeray, Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Raut, party MPs, MLAs, office-bearers and a large number of Shiv Sena (UBT) workers

The meeting marked Kumar's first major interaction with senior police officers since assuming charge as the Delhi Police Commissioner

Authorities have temporarily suspended the Amarnath Yatra and the pilgrimages to Mata Vaishno Devi and Shiv Khori shrines after the IMD forecast widespread rainfall across Jammu and Kashmir. The precautionary move aims to ensure pilgrims' safety amid adverse weather conditions

One person was killed and 61 others were injured after a Ukrainian drone attack struck Russia's Moscow region, with Elektrostal suffering the heaviest damage. Russian authorities said air defence systems intercepted hundreds of Ukrainian drones, while Moscow also reported fresh strikes on military-related targets in Ukraine.

Ahmedabad Civil Hospital has recorded its 248th organ donation after the family of a 53-year-old brain-dead man consented to donate his organs. One liver and two kidneys will be transplanted into three patients, taking the hospital's total organ donations to 821 under its ongoing 'Angdaan Mahadaan' campaign.

Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge have written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, seeking an independent probe into the alleged Ram Temple donation theft case. They demanded transparency in the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust's finances and called for public disclosure of donations, accounts and accountability for those f

The Uttar Pradesh Special Task Force (STF) arrested a Nigerian national in Delhi for allegedly running an online fraud racket that duped victims through fake social media profiles. Officials also seized 5.085 kg of methamphetamine worth over Rs 10 crore and uncovered links to an organised cybercrime and drug trafficking network.

Activist Sonam Wangchuk remains in a stable condition at Safdarjung Hospital after being shifted from Jantar Mantar following a 21-day hunger strike. Doctors said he requires continuous medical supervision as prolonged fasting has caused physiological stress and marginal changes in his blood parameters despite stable vital signs.

Panama's Foreign Minister Javier Eduardo Martinez-Acha Vasquez arrived in New Delhi on a five-day official visit to boost India-Panama relations. He will hold talks with S. Jaishankar, Piyush Goyal and Sarbananda Sonowal on trade, maritime cooperation, connectivity and bilateral ties

Activist Sonam Wangchuk, admitted to Delhi's Safdarjung Hospital after 20 days of fasting, is suffering from dehydration, low potassium and rising ketone levels, doctors said. Hospital authorities are urging him to accept treatment as concerns grow over possible kidney and metabolic complications

Azad Samaj Party (Kanshiram) chief and MP Chandrashekhar Azad joined protesters at Jantar Mantar after activist Sonam Wangchuk was removed by Delhi Police and admitted to Safdarjung Hospital. Student groups and CJP members also gathered in solidarity, while doctors warned Wangchuk's health could worsen without immediate medical intervention.

This second-wave Jyotisha was fundamentally different from its Vedic ancestor: no longer about measuring time but about predicting fortune.

On another note, why are you dressed in this armour and what is this vessel that you have parked outside?

Sir Garfield never even wore a thigh pad against the fastest of bowlers. There was nothing he could not do on the cricket field. He was truly the original God of cricket

As fuel prices remain high, some Russian psychics and self-proclaimed clairvoyants are reportedly offering paid witchcraft services that claim to reduce a vehicle's fuel consumption. The unusual trend has drawn attention for targeting motorists hoping to save money on rising fuel costs.

Eight people were killed and more than 60 injured in overnight Ukrainian drone attacks across Russia, officials said. The strikes reportedly targeted energy infrastructure, military facilities and warehouses, while Ukraine said it hit key logistical sites supporting Russia's military operations

China has reportedly produced around 500 J-20 'Mighty Dragon' stealth fighter jets, strengthening the People's Liberation Army Air Force. The development comes as India continues work on its indigenous Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA), which is expected to take about a decade to become operational.

Mount Olympus, the legendary home of the 12 Olympian gods in Greek mythology, is set to be considered for inclusion on UNESCO's World Heritage List as a mixed cultural and natural site. The proposal will be discussed during the World Heritage Committee meeting in Busan, South Korea

The United States and Iran exchanged fresh strikes targeting military and infrastructure sites as fighting over the strategic Strait of Hormuz intensified. With the collapse of an interim ceasefire, the conflict has entered a new phase, raising concerns over regional stability and global energy security

The indefinite hunger strike against the Ken-Betwa Link Project entered its 15th day as protesters continued to raise concerns over displacement and rehabilitation. The agitation has also included jal satyagraha, chita satyagraha and faansi satyagraha, while the administration says additional rehabilitation funds have been sanctioned

Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis called for building a robust ecosystem to accelerate quantum computing and deep technologies, saying India must actively participate in the global technological revolution. He also announced plans to train 5,000 quantum computing professionals through MITRA

Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis launched three major elevated road corridor projects in Pune, saying the city is on track to become one of Indias most advanced urban centres by 2030. The projects aim to reduce congestion, improve industrial connectivity and support long-term infrastructure growth

Veteran Gandhian activist, socialist thinker and Yuvak Kranti Dal (Yukrand) founder Dr Kumar Saptarshi passed away in Pune on Saturday. Political leaders, social activists and members of the Gandhian movement mourned his death, calling it a significant loss to Maharashtra's progressive movement

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi criticised the shifting of activist Sonam Wangchuk from Jantar Mantar during his hunger strike, alleging the Modi governments core tenets are 'Asatya and Hinsa'. Wangchuk was moved to Safdarjung Hospital after his health deteriorated on the 21st day of his fast

Sonam Wangchuk arrived at our hospital around 7.40 am. He is somewhat weak due to prolonged fasting and is experiencing mild dehydration; otherwise, all his vital parameters are stable. He is being continuously examined and monitored, and his treatment is underway, Dr Bamba said

The blaze erupted around 9 pm at Firdous Apartment in Vetal Nagar, prompting a swift response from the Pune Fire Brigade. Firefighters managed to bring the blaze under control before it could spread to the upper floors of the six-storey building

The project has been designed to strengthen service delivery during the Kumbh Mela by equipping youth with practical skills required across the tourism, hospitality, healthcare and infrastructure sectors

The firing occurred in the Tarkundi forward area around 10 pm and continued for nearly 90 minutes. No casualties or injuries have been reported

I am at Safdarjung Hospital in Delhi where Sonam Wangchuk has been admitted. Nothing should be administered to him orally or intravenously without taking consent from me, his family and his doctors who have been monitoring his health for the past 20 days, Gitanjali said in a post on X

The landmark mission lifted off from the Indian Space Research Organisations (ISRO) First Launch Pad at the Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC-SHAR) in Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh, marking a major milestone for Indias growing private space sector

Wangchuk has been on an indefinite hunger strike since June 28 in support of the Cockroach Janata Party's (CJP) agitation over alleged examination irregularities and the demand for the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan

If one sees that an outlet is stocking expired products quite often, speak to the owner/proprietor

Providing relief to farmers unable to pay their electricity bills will ultimately improve financial health of the state power distribution company, which is soon to go public, boosting investor confidence

US Central Command has previously said its forces continue operations aimed at protecting regional security and maritime navigation, while Iranian authorities have repeatedly warned against US military presence in the Gulf region

Restrictions were imposed from July 6 to August 31 to prevent traffic congestion and accidents during peak monsoon season

Iran effectively closed the strait to shipping traffic after the US and Israel launched the war on Feb. 28

According to Axios, the proposed deployment comes after Trump reviewed multiple military options during a Situation Room meeting earlier this week

Following a complaint made by the students aunt, the FIR was filed under Section 299 of BNS and Section 75 of Juvenile Justice Act, a police official said

The denial followed assertions by Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) on Saturday (local time) that two oil tankers had exploded after striking mines within the critical maritime corridor

The arrested persons were identified as Bilal Abidbhai Shera, Mohammad Ayub Kadiwala, Mohammad Palanpuri, Shafia Rais Mukhti, and Mohammad Hasan Kardia

That is far too fast for the human eye to process. This motion blur turns the drone into a faint, semi-transparent smudge that blends into surroundings rather than achieving total invisibility

The species has distinctive orange-cream facial markings, weighs around 7 kg, and diverged from its closest relative four to five million years ago only the fifth new African monkey species identified in 75 years

Polyethylene was the most common plastic type, with highest concentrations found directly in coronary blood, accompanied by elevated inflammatory markers

The landslide occurred at 9.08 am in Chongqings Pengshui County. Massive amounts of rocks and soil washed downslope, burying more than 10 residential buildings

Ex-India wicketkeeper reminisces about his friendship with West Indies cricket great Sir Garfield Sobers who passed away on Friday

A bench issued notice on Imams appeal challenging the trial courts July 4 decision to dismiss his second bail application. The police has two weeks to file a reply. The matter will now be heard on August 27

The development comes amid a row over the removal of climate activist Sonam Wangchuk from the protest site at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi. Wangchuk was shifted to a hospital on the 21st day of his hunger strike, triggering protests from supporters who alleged that he was taken away against his will