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Why Gajraj sets a great example!

As with films, in life too, the second half matters far more than the first. Actor Rao is a case study for why!

4 Jun 2025 6:45 am
Uproot every illegal construction once and for all

We need action against illegal structures, as they eat up precious open land in the city and are, at times, constructed on grounds that are meant to be recreation areas for the general public

4 Jun 2025 6:43 am
Centre sanctions 10 lakh additional rural homes for Maharashtra, says CM

Fadnavis, expressing his gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, said the latest approval reflects the governments commitment to building a self-reliant rural Maharashtra

3 Jun 2025 11:25 pm
216 prisoners escape Karachi jail after earthquake; 78 caught within 24 hours

Chaos erupted at a high-security jail in Karachi, Pakistan, following a low-intensity earthquake on Monday, where hundreds of inmates broke down the doors of their cells. Taking advantage of the confusion, over 200 prisoners managed to escape from the facility

3 Jun 2025 10:33 pm
One dead, 13 injured in AC compressor blast in Punjab

Most of those injured were women who were sitting near the AC unit. Some were injured in the ensuing commotion, the officials said. The deceased has been identified as Kashmir Kaur, a resident of Hargobind Nagar in Rupnagar

3 Jun 2025 9:55 pm
Gwalior man tests positive for Covid-19 after returning from Mumbai

The 53-year-old man returned from Mumbai two days ago. After he complained of ill health, his sample was examined in a private lab, which showed he had contracted coronavirus infection, he said, adding that samples of his family were also taken for investigation, said officials

3 Jun 2025 9:54 pm
NEET-PG: Exam authority seeks Supreme Court nod to defer exam till August 3

The NBE plea said it would hold the exam, scheduled to take place on June 15, between 9 am and 12.30 pm. The exam bodys plea, among other things, sought the top court`s permission to schedule the test on August 3, which is the earliest possible available date given by its technology partner, in accordance with the directions passed by the SC

3 Jun 2025 9:21 pm
Got a very good response, says MP part of Shrikant Shinde-led delegation

Manan Kumar Mishra said the delegation had not expected strong support from some countries; however, to their surprise, nations such as the UAE responded warmly and offered unequivocal support

3 Jun 2025 7:33 pm
Muzaffarpur rape case: Bihar government suspends doctor after victim`s death

The state health department removing Abhijeet Singh, the acting Deputy Superintendent of Patna Medical College Hospital (PMCH), from his responsibilities. This action followed the death of the minor girl who succumbed to her injuries at the hospital on Sunday.

3 Jun 2025 7:17 pm
Tharoor says dialogue with Pakistan possible if it acts on terrorism

The Lok Sabha MP, who is leading an all-party parliamentary delegation to Brazil, also said his team successfully conveyed India`s message against terrorism to the Latin American countries, including to those who may have had some misunderstandings

3 Jun 2025 6:21 pm
Shocking video of Noida man rammed by SUV after social media spat goes viral

The shocking incident, which took place in Sector 53, has sparked public outrage. According to Noida Police, the altercation started from a comment made on Instagram. The cops are now on the lookout for the accused

3 Jun 2025 6:19 pm
New DRI headquarters in Delhi inaugurated Sitharaman

In order to be effective, all enforcement agencies, all officers must embrace three key imperatives: Do not view enforcement and facilitation as opposing ends of the spectrum. Investigate holistically, keeping the big picture in focus, not merely chasing isolated infractions, Sitharaman said in a social media post

3 Jun 2025 5:33 pm
`Pakistan wants to bleed India by a thousand cuts, but we drew new redlines`

Elaborating on Operation Sindoor, CDS Chauhan said that state-sponsored terrorism from Pakistan has to stop and that the country should not be able to hold India hostage to terrorism. India is not going to live under the shadow of terror and nuclear blackmail, General Chauhan said

3 Jun 2025 5:10 pm
Tharoor-led delegation marked Indias stand against terrorism in Latin America

Leading an all-party parliamentary delegation to Brazil, Tharoor added that the team effectively communicated Indias strong stance against terrorism to Latin American nations, including those that might have had some misconceptions, reffering to Colombia.

3 Jun 2025 4:17 pm
World`s highest Chenab railway bridge to be inaugurated by PM Modi on June 6

Located in Jammu and Kashmir, the Chenab Bridge holds the distinction of being the worlds highest railway bridge, standing taller than the Eiffel Tower and forming a vital part of the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Railway Link (USBRL)

3 Jun 2025 4:11 pm
Bhopal: Rahul Gandhi holds key meeting with senior congress leaders

Rahul Gandhi addressed a meeting of the Congress` Political Affairs Committee, where he discussed key issues with senior party leaders in preparation for the 2028 elections. Among those present were General Secretary in-charge Harish Choudhary, AICC Organisation in-charge K. C. Venugopal, MP Congress chief Jitu Patwari, former Chief Ministers Kama

3 Jun 2025 3:43 pm
Pakistan TikTok Star Sana Yousaf, 17, Shot Dead in Islamabad Home

A 17-year-old Pakistan TikTok star, Sana Yousaf, was shot and killed at her Islamabad residence. The incident occurred within the jurisdiction of the Sumbal police station and marks another in several such instances that have been repeatedly occuring in the country.

3 Jun 2025 3:01 pm
Dowry case: Victim Vaishnavi Hagawane`s father-in-law sent in judicial custody

Another accused in the case, Nilesh Chavan, who had allegedly threatened the kin of Vaishnavi, was remanded to police custody till June 7 after the prosecution submitted that the chats exchanged between him and members of the Hagawane family had not yet recovered from his mobile phone

3 Jun 2025 2:30 pm
Arunachal Pradesh floods and landslides claim 11 lives

Heavy rainfall in Arunachal Pradesh has triggered severe floods and landslides, causing widespread damage and loss of life. According to the State Emergency Operation Centre, around 15 hectares of crop fields, eight hectares of horticulture plantations, and seven hectares of agricultural land have been damaged, a labourer died in a wall collapse

3 Jun 2025 2:14 pm
India sees rise in Covid-19 cases, active count exceeds 4,000

Five deaths ---one each in Kerala, Tamil Nadu and West Bengal and two deaths in Maharashtra -- have been reported in the last 24 hours, according to the data

3 Jun 2025 1:31 pm
Sikkim landslide: NDRF team rushed to Chhaten for search operations for missing

The NDRF team which has been sent to Chatten has been on its feet to execute a search operation for six soldiers. The six soldiers have been missing since a landslide hit an army camp. A landslide struck a military camp in Chhaten, resulting in the deaths of three army personnel and the disappearance of six soldiers

3 Jun 2025 1:28 pm
Sanjay Raut supports call for special Parliament session

The meeting will be held today at the Constitution Club in New Delhi. The meeting of opposition leaders under the INDIA alliance aimed to build consensus on demanding a special parliamentary session on major national issues

3 Jun 2025 1:05 pm
PM Modi speaks to Assam, Sikkim CMs, Manipur Governor amid floods; vows help

The flood situation in Assam remains critical, with the death toll rising to 11. According to the Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA), six people died in floods while five others died in landslides across the state

3 Jun 2025 12:58 pm
Konkan Railway releases monsoon timetable effective June 15 to October 20

Emergency Communication (EMC) sockets are installed every 1 km for immediate contact between Patrolmen, Watchmen, Loco Pilots, Guard and other field maintenance staff with control offices during emergencies

3 Jun 2025 12:40 pm
Assam floods claim 11 lives, impact over 5.15 lakh across 22 districts

The Brahmaputra River, along with Barak and several of their tributaries, are flowing above danger levels at multiple locations, including Neamatighat, Tezpur, Badatighat, Numaligarh, Kampur, Fulertal, and Sribhumi, among others

3 Jun 2025 12:00 pm
Nifty, Sensex open flat amid global uncertainty on fiscal worries in US

Market experts noted that global stock markets are facing a cloud of uncertainty due to ongoing tariff tensions, renewed geopolitical concerns such as the Russia-Ukraine situation, and fiscal challenges in the United States

3 Jun 2025 11:30 am
Punjab man held for spying for Pakistan during Operation Sindoor; linked to ISI

While arresting the alleged spy for Pakistan, police also recovered a mobile phone containing information, which he shared with the Pakistani Intelligence Operatives (PIOs). The the investigations revealed that the accused shared classified details, such as troop deployments and strategic locations, thereby posing a threat to national security

3 Jun 2025 11:05 am
Mid-Day Top News: Fruit sellers son from Vashi tops SSC exam with 91.40 pc

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

3 Jun 2025 10:00 am
NEET-PG 2025 postponed; exam to be held in single shift as per SC order

In compliance with the court`s order, the NBEMS stated that NEET-PG 2025, initially scheduled for June 15, will now be held at a later date to allow for logistical adjustments

3 Jun 2025 7:59 am
Israeli forces open fire a kilometre away from Gaza aid site, killing 3

The shooting occurred at the same location where witnesses say Israeli forces fired a day earlier on crowds heading toward the aid hub in southern Gaza run by the Israeli and US-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation

3 Jun 2025 7:53 am
Jaishankar, Paraguay Foreign Minister sign MoU to establish JCM

Paraguay`s President is on a three-day visit to India. He is accompanied by a high-level delegation, including Ministers, senior officials and business representatives. President Pena will also visit Mumbai

3 Jun 2025 7:50 am
Supriya Sule reflects on Pahalgam attack during Cairo speech

At the time, Sule noted, she and several parliamentarians, including BJP leader Anurag Thakur and Congress MP Manish Tewari, were engaged in a high-level meeting in Delhi, discussing the possibility of implementing One Nation, One Election, a proposal to synchronise national and state elections across the country

3 Jun 2025 7:47 am
Earthquake of 5.8 magnitude hits Turkeys Mediterranean coast; seven injured

Marmaris` governor, Idris Akbiyik, told the station that seven people were being treated for injuries after jumping from windows or balconies in panic, but there was no immediate report of any serious damage

3 Jun 2025 7:44 am
Delegation led by Shrikant Shinde meets Liberian Senate leader

Shinde also raised Pakistan`s alleged role in supporting terrorism and referred to India`s past requests to have Pakistan placed under the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) grey list

3 Jun 2025 7:40 am
Retired sumo great Hakuho to leave sport after controversy over stable closure

The Mongolian-born Hakuho won a record 45 tournaments before retiring in 2021 to coach wrestlers, but his stable was indefinitely shuttered in April last year when one of his proteges was accused of bullying

3 Jun 2025 7:38 am
UK boosts defense budget with new nuclear attack subs and European-ready army

The government was set to respond on Monday to a strategic defence review commissioned by Starmer and led by George Robertson, a former UK defence secretary and NATO secretary general

3 Jun 2025 7:33 am
South Koreans vote for new president in wake of Yoon`s ouster over martial law

He previously served as governor of South Koreas most populous Gyeonggi province and mayor of Seongnam city, near Seoul

3 Jun 2025 7:29 am
Ukraine, Russia meet in Turkey for second round of direct peace talks

The Ukrainian delegation was led by Defence Minister Rustem Umerov while the Russian delegation was headed by Vladimir Medinsky, an aide to Russian leader Vladimir Putin

3 Jun 2025 7:26 am
US: Eight injured as man sets people ablaze; one arrested

The suspect, Mohamed Sabry Soliman, 45, was booked into the Boulder County jail north of Denver and expected to face charges in connection with the attack the FBI was investigating as a terrorist act

3 Jun 2025 7:22 am
India, US working together on proposed trade: Piyush Goyal

In February, US President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced plans to negotiate the first tranche of a mutually beneficial, multi-sector Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA) by fall (September-October) of 2025

3 Jun 2025 7:18 am
Tamil Nadu: Anna University sexual assault accused gets life sentence

The judge, while convicting Gnanasekaran, said that he sought a lenient sentence claiming he was the sole breadwinner of the family and prosecution objected to it while seeking maximum punishment

3 Jun 2025 7:14 am
Sikkim: Three army personnel dead, six soldiers missing after landslide

The evacuation from Lachung began Monday morning with coordinated effort from the local administration and police, Army, BRO, ITBP, Forest Department, Lachung Dzumsa, TAAS, SHRA, Drivers Associations, other tourism stakeholders and locals

3 Jun 2025 7:12 am
The wisdom of the urologist

What would you do if you were diagnosed with a cancer that might not kill you if you just let it be? More importantly, what does your urologist say?

3 Jun 2025 6:35 am
Lets make the world a little greener and cleaner

There are several heartwarming takeaways here, the most obvious being remembering those who were killed during Operation Sindoor

3 Jun 2025 6:34 am
Sikkim landslides: 1,678 tourists evacuated, 100 more remain stranded

Three army personnel died and six soldiers went missing after a landslide hit a military camp at Chhaten in Sikkim. The incident, which occurred at 7 pm on Sunday near Lachen town in Mangan district, was triggered by heavy rainfall in the area

2 Jun 2025 10:02 pm
Delhi court initiates action against woman for concealing divorce settlement

A Delhi court has initiated criminal proceedings against a woman for allegedly concealing that she had received rs10 lakh as part of a divorce settlement. The case, heard by Judicial Magistrate Anam Rais Khan, stemmed from a criminal complaint filed by the woman herself. The court noted that any misuse of laws must be addressed firmly

2 Jun 2025 9:28 pm
Paraguay President Santiago Pea Palacios holds talks with PM Modi

PM Modi and President Pea held comprehensive talks at Hyderabad House in New Delhi, covering bilateral ties including trade, investment, health, pharmaceuticals, and people-to-people links

2 Jun 2025 8:56 pm
Farmers in tremendous distress due to rains but govt not helping them: Thorat

Addressing a press conference Senior Congress Leader Balasaheb Thorat asserted that the state government should provide a financial aid of Rs 50,000 per hectare to aid the losses of farmers, instead of waiting for the punchnama (loss assessments)

2 Jun 2025 7:05 pm
Pakistan launches diplomatic outreach amid tensions with India

Pakistan unveiled details of its global diplomatic push aimed at seeking international support following the recent conflict with India and emphasising the need for dialogue to resolve bilateral issues. The outreach involves two separate delegations travelling in different directions to garner global backing for Pakistans stance

2 Jun 2025 6:30 pm
Congress eyes redemption strategy for Madhya Pradesh during Rahul Gandhi`s visit

A similar initiative was undertaken by the Congress in Gujarat, another state where the partys organisation is in disarray, much like in Madhya Pradesh. Except for a brief 15-month stint between December 2018 and March 2020 under Chief Minister Kamal Nath, the Congress has remained out of power in Madhya Pradesh since 2003

2 Jun 2025 6:17 pm