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Spain sends military to Ceuta as migrant surge leaves 9 dead

This decision follows urgent appeals from local leaders in Ceuta to authorities in Madrid for extra support following a rapidly escalating border crisis that peaked when large groups breached the frontier barrier

31 Jul 2026 4:50 pm
Pakistan coal mine blast kills 15 in Balochistan, rescue operation underway

According to the officials, 24 miners were working about 4,000 feet underground when the explosion took place at a private coal mine, Pakistan-based daily Dawn reported. A fire erupted in the mine after the explosion, resulting in the collapse of the structure

31 Jul 2026 4:41 pm
Maharashtra Minister Girish Mahajan's purported audio clip triggers controversy

A purported audio clip allegedly involving Maharashtra Minister Girish Mahajan and a BJP functionary has sparked a political controversy. NCP (SP) leader Eknath Khadse has warned of legal action over the alleged remarks, while BJP's Vijay Chaudhari resigned amid the row

31 Jul 2026 4:33 pm
Indian Railways adds online excess baggage option to ticket booking

The online excess luggage booking facility is available only to passengers holding confirmed tickets and is restricted to travel classes where carrying luggage beyond the free allowance is permitted upon payment of the prescribed charges

31 Jul 2026 4:21 pm
Rajya Sabha adjourned till Aug 3 amid Opposition protest over student issue

Chairman CP Radhakrishnan later took up the Zero Hour, during which members raised matters of public importance. However, the session soon descended into disorder as Opposition members started raising slogans and protesting over their demands

31 Jul 2026 3:46 pm
Shraddha Walkar murder case: HC refuses to set timeline for trial completion

Justice Madhu Jain, while hearing a petition filed by Walkars brother seeking time-bound completion of the trial, said that the court was making all efforts to conclude the proceedings at the earliest

31 Jul 2026 2:29 pm
Hyderabad Cyber Police register case against Meta India head over PM Modi posts

According to the FIR, a complaint was received on July 29 at 7:40 PM from T Saikiran Goud, 32, Social Media CC Member, BJP Telangana, and resident of Dr SP Mookerjee Bhavan, opposite Exhibition Ground, Nampally, Hyderabad

31 Jul 2026 2:05 pm
Lok Sabha clears Births and Deaths Amendment Bill amid Opposition uproar

The Bill, introduced by Minister of State for Home Affairs Nityanand Rai, was passed through a voice vote amid continued disruptions, with Opposition members raising slogans and entering the Well of the House

31 Jul 2026 1:59 pm
Pune car crash: Two rescued after speeding vehicle uproots tree in Sangamwadi

The accident occurred near Sangamwadi Parking No. 3, close to the Pune railway station area. According to preliminary information, a white Toyota car (MH12 YH 5569) was passing through the area when the driver allegedly lost control of the vehicle and rammed into a large roadside tree

31 Jul 2026 1:38 pm
Calcutta HC sets up fast-track courts for NEET cases

The Calcutta High Court has designated five fast-track courtsthree in Kolkata and two in Port Blairto exclusively hear NEET paper leak cases under the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2024

31 Jul 2026 12:59 pm
Pregnant woman gives birth on train with help from Railway Medical Team

The expectant mother, Asha Kumari Ray (25), a resident of Deoghar district in Jharkhand, was travelling from Surendranagar to Tatanagar when she developed labour pains

31 Jul 2026 12:54 pm
Shehzad Poonawalla drops BJP from X bio, sparks exit buzz

BJP national spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla removed all references to the party from his X bio on Friday, triggering speculation over his political future. The move comes days after he hinted at stepping away from active politics, though neither he nor the BJP has issued an official clarification

31 Jul 2026 12:30 pm
1 lakh fishing vessels to get ISRO transponders

The Centre has approved a 364 crore nationwide rollout of the Vessel Communication and Support System (VCSS) under PMMSY to equip one lakh marine fishing vessels with ISRO-developed transponders. The initiative will enhance vessel tracking, weather alerts, emergency response and maritime safety for fishermen.

31 Jul 2026 9:26 am
20 projects approved in Protected Areas, Eco-Sensitive Zones during 2024-26

Responding to a query in the Upper House, Minister of State for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Kirti Vardhan Singh said the existing regulatory framework prescribes project-specific environmental safeguards as part of the environmental clearance conditions to avoid, minimise and mitigate adverse environmental impacts

31 Jul 2026 9:19 am
Parliament to take up Births and Deaths, Supreme Court Bills today

The Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha are set to take up several key Bills during Friday's Monsoon Session proceedings. The Lower House will consider the Registration of Births and Deaths (Amendment) Bill and the Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Amendment Bill, while the Upper House is scheduled to debate the MSME Development (Amendment) Bill.

31 Jul 2026 9:17 am
Trump says Gaza deal reached on Hamas disarmament

US President Donald Trump said a deal has been reached under which Hamas would disarm and Israeli forces would withdraw from Gaza in phases. However, neither Hamas nor Israel immediately confirmed the agreement. The proposed ceasefire framework includes international security oversight, a new Palestinian administration and Gaza's reconstruction.

31 Jul 2026 9:02 am
Mid-Day Opinion: Aadhaar enrolment must be accessible to every Indian

It took a story by this newspaper and suo motu cognisance by the Bombay High Court to get the basic service of enrolment done for Devrath at his house

31 Jul 2026 8:50 am
Mid-Day Opinion: Mere paas fat paycheck hai...

The Rebel kid, aka Apoorva Makhija, came out of Lock Upp to trolls attacking her for all she said and did. Her response is the right response. Listen and learn

31 Jul 2026 8:48 am
Rare 400-year-old clay pot found at historic Florida mission site

The discovery came during a visit to Mission San Francisco de Potano in northwest Gainesville

31 Jul 2026 8:40 am
Rahul Gandhi says students deserve justice, seeks SC-monitored high-powered prob

Delhi Police has so far registered 13 FIRs and identified more than 2800 people with criminal background who participated in the protest march

31 Jul 2026 8:38 am
Scientists warn stranded Gulf ships could spread invasive marine life

Scientists warn that the disruption has created the conditions for a global marine bioinvasion super-spreader event

31 Jul 2026 8:35 am
US-Iran tensions escalate as both sides exchange fresh missile barrages

Also this week, drones caused fires on ships at an Egyptian port, and Saudi Arabia said it came under fire from Iran-backed militias in Iraq

31 Jul 2026 8:34 am
China establishes high-altitude drone hub in Tibet near Mount Everest

Tibet is over 4000 metres high. The cold high-altitude plateau is also low on Oxygen

31 Jul 2026 8:31 am
Russia launches deadly missile and drone attack on Ukraine, killing eight

NATO member Poland was looking into Ukrainian reports that a Russian cruise missile entered its airspace during the onslaught

31 Jul 2026 8:22 am
PM Modi reviews flood situation in Arunachal, Nagaland; Centre assures support

The discussions focused on mobilising immediate central assistance, fast-tracking infrastructure rehabilitation, and coordinating relief efforts for displaced families battered by continuous monsoon downpours

30 Jul 2026 9:03 pm
22 raids, 9 FIRs, 10 arrests: Maharashtra FDA's crackdown on adulterated food

The operation, carried out under the guidance of Food Safety Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe, covered multiple districts and targeted food adulteration, banned tobacco products, and food safety violations

30 Jul 2026 9:02 pm
Chhagan Bhujbal inspects Bhidewada National Memorial, seeks completion by 2026

Maharashtra minister Chhagan Bhujbal inspected the Bhidewada National Memorial project in Pune and directed officials to complete it by the end of 2026. The memorial at the site of India's first girls' school will feature VR, holography, exhibitions and skill development facilities

30 Jul 2026 8:20 pm
Dharashiv accident: 2 devotees killed, 17 hurt after truck hits pickup vehicles

The accident took place on a national highway near Alani Chowk in Yedshi on Wednesday night. The victims were identified as a 65-year-old man and a 40-year-old man, both residents of Bori village in Umarga tehsil

30 Jul 2026 6:23 pm
Vande Mataram Bill cleared, insulting national song to become punishable offence

The Lok Sabha on Thursday passed the Prevention of Insults to National Honour (Amendment) Bill, 2026, also known as the Vande Mataram Bill, through a voice vote amid Opposition protests. The legislation seeks to provide legal protection to the national song and penalise intentional disruption of its singing

30 Jul 2026 6:08 pm
Sonam Wangchuk urges Centre to honour no-FIR assurance for students

Referring to the recently introduced legislation aimed at strengthening the examination system, Wangchuk said he was happy that a bill on improving examinations had been brought in Parliament

30 Jul 2026 4:17 pm
Kishore alleges Jan Suraaj workers detained before bypoll

Jan Suraaj founder Prashant Kishore alleged that police detained more than 16 party leaders and workers ahead of the Bankipur Assembly by-election, accusing the BJP-led government of using the police to harass his party. Expressing 200 per cent confidence in victory

30 Jul 2026 2:59 pm
SC asks Centre to preserve RAF ammunition log in NEET protest case

The court also asked the Delhi government to ensure the best possible medical treatment for those who sustained pellet injuries during the protest, including petitioners Prashant Kumar and Sheikh Irshad Mansoori

30 Jul 2026 2:59 pm
Tamil Nadu: 10 injured, seven critical in LPG cylinder blast

The incident occurred around 2 am at the thatched residence of Murugayan, a local farmer from the Lakshmipuram area

30 Jul 2026 1:43 pm
Japan earthquake death toll rises to 23 as rescue hopes fade in Kumamoto

Time was running out to find survivors, as rescuers continued to work in the Kumamoto area on Japan's southern main island of Kyushu, where the magnitude 7.1 earthquake hit Tuesday

30 Jul 2026 1:42 pm
Rahul Gandhi seeks SC-monitored probe into alleged police action on students

Rahul Gandhi called for an impartial investigation into the alleged use of force during the July 20 protest by student demonstrators, while also sharing a video purportedly showing police personnel lathi-charging protesters

30 Jul 2026 1:29 pm
Opposition demands answers on student action, Ram Temple donation allegations

The protest was held just hours before the Rajya Sabha was scheduled to take up the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026, for discussion and passage

30 Jul 2026 11:49 am
Assam flood crisis: More than 100 families homeless after Dikhow River overflows

The sudden rise in the water level of the Dikhow River, flowing from Nagaland, inundated the village and caused widespread destruction. Several families lost their homes, household belongings, livestock and sources of livelihood

30 Jul 2026 10:57 am
Sawan 2026 begins with huge rush at Shiva temples across India

The holy month of Sawan began on Thursday with thousands of devotees visiting Shiva temples across India to offer prayers and perform jalabhishek. Temples in Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Delhi and Uttarakhand witnessed heavy footfall, while the Kanwar Yatra gathered momentum amid heightened security arrangements.

30 Jul 2026 10:55 am
Russia launches missile attack on Kyiv hours after Zelenskyy's warning

Ukraine's Air Force said Russia launched several waves of cruise missiles from strategic aircraft and also detected cruise missile launches originating from the Novorossiysk area in southern Russia

30 Jul 2026 10:03 am
Pune university employee suspended after fake degree certificate fraud surfaces

The university said the employee, identified as Ramesh Mukhekar from the accounts department, allegedly accepted Rs 70,000 from a student after promising to arrange a genuine degree certificate and marksheet

30 Jul 2026 9:39 am
Trump says Xi Jinping promised China won't arm Iran

US President Donald Trump said he would be disappointed if China supplied weapons to Iran, claiming Chinese President Xi Jinping had assured him Beijing would not sell arms to Tehran. His remarks came amid reports that Iran could receive Chinese-made shoulder-fired missiles and renewed scrutiny over foreign military support to Tehran.

30 Jul 2026 9:34 am
Trump seeks Iran tariffs in Russia sanctions bill

US President Donald Trump has urged lawmakers to amend the Russia sanctions bill to grant him broader powers to impose tariffs on Iran, a move that could delay the legislation's passage in the House of Representatives. The Senate-approved bill includes tougher sanctions on Russia and tariffs targeting countries importing Russian energy.

30 Jul 2026 9:29 am
Mid-Day Opinion: Back to the pavilion in style

Sir Garfield Sobers and Barbados belonged to each other. So, it was only fitting that the nation which shaped him also gathered to bid a moving farewell to its most celebrated sporting son

30 Jul 2026 9:26 am
Mid-Day Opinion: Public spaces arent meant for drinking alcohol

The legislator visited a wine shop in Shimpoli on Tuesday.

30 Jul 2026 9:23 am
Pune runner's organ donation saves four lives

A 37-year-old marathon enthusiast from Pune, who was declared brain dead after a road accident during a training run, gave a new lease of life to four critically ill patients through organ donation. His family consented to donate his organs after he succumbed to severe head injuries at Deenanath Mangeshkar Hospital.

30 Jul 2026 9:19 am
Pune logs wettest July after record-breaking rainfall

Pune has recorded its wettest July on record after the IMD's Shivajinagar observatory logged 508.9 mm of rainfall by the morning of July 29, surpassing the previous record of 508.5 mm. The city had already exceeded its normal monthly July rainfall within the first 10 days, reflecting an exceptionally intense monsoon

30 Jul 2026 9:16 am
India has nearly 30 per cent of world's tigers: Fadnavis

Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said India is now home to nearly 30 per cent of the world's tiger population, underscoring the country's leadership in tiger conservation. Speaking on International Tiger Day in Nagpur

30 Jul 2026 9:13 am
France wildfire grows four times the size of Paris; three firefighters killed

The deaths on Crete brought a fatal new dimension to a wildfire emergency stretching from the Atlantic coast to the eastern Mediterranean. At the peak of the evacuations, a third of a million people were driven from homes and vacation sites in France and Spain

30 Jul 2026 9:13 am
Delhi Police file FIR over posts targeting PM Modi

Delhi Police have registered an FIR against several social media handles for allegedly posting derogatory, malicious and defamatory content targeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi

30 Jul 2026 9:09 am
At least 4 IRGC members killed in Iraq in US-Saudi strikes, says Iranian media

In Iraq, the Popular Mobilisation Forces (PMF) announced that at least 20 of its personnel were killed and 32 others wounded across seven provinces, including Baghdad, Diyala, Kirkuk, and Basra

30 Jul 2026 9:06 am