Mid Day

Four senior students, including two former ones, were arrested for allegedly abducting a 19-year-old college student from near his hostel in BTM Layout, Bengaluru. The accused demanded a ransom of Rs 50,000, but police intervened swiftly and rescued the victim within four hours. An investigation is underway

A new study analysing 40 years of wildlife trade data has found that such practices significantly increase the risk of pathogen transmission between animals and humans. Researchers noted that wild mammals are 1.5 times more likely to share infectious agents with humans, with illegal wildlife trade further heightening the threat

A woman Maoist carrying a reward of Rs 5 lakh was killed in an encounter with security forces in Kanker district of Chhattisgarh. The deceased, identified as Rupi, was an area committee member and is believed to be among the last senior Telugu cadres active in the Bastar region

Hungarian opposition leader Peter Magyar has claimed victory in the parliamentary elections, with his Tisza party securing a decisive majority of 138 seats in the 199-member parliament. Prime Minister Viktor Orban conceded defeat, marking a major political shift and the end of Fideszs 16-year rule in Hungary

Uttarakhand Police conducted a full-scale security rehearsal in Dehradun ahead of Narendra Modis visit, reviewing protocols, traffic, and crowd control, with strict checks and a drone ban in place

The United States Navy has deployed 15 ships, including USS Abraham Lincoln, amid rising tensions with Iran, as Donald Trump signals a possible maritime blockade following failed talks

Revanth Reddy criticised Narendra Modi over delimitation and the Womens Reservation Bill, alleging political misuse and calling for wider consultations, a hybrid seat allocation model, and debate across Parliament and states

Ghanaian Premier League footballer Dominic Frimpong was killed after armed robbers attacked his team bus while returning from an away match. Masked assailants opened fire on the vehicle, forcing players to flee and take cover. Frimpong sustained gunshot injuries during the ambush and later died in hospital

Wildlife SOS, with the Maharashtra Forest Department, has secured 31 open wells in Junnar, reducing leopard accidents and strengthening human-wildlife coexistence through prevention and community support

A police constable was killed and four others injured after militants opened fire on a security team protecting a polio vaccination drive in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. The attack occurred in the Chapri Waziran area of Hangu district on the first day of a province-wide campaign

An army brigadier and his son were allegedly assaulted by a group of men in Vasant Enclave, southwest Delhi, after the officer objected to two individuals consuming alcohol inside a parked car. The incident occurred on Saturday, and police have initiated an investigation into the matter

Seven people were killed and four others injured after a speeding truck ran over them on a roadside in Surendranagar district of Gujarat in the early hours of Monday. Authorities are investigating the incident, which has raised concerns over road safety and reckless driving

A mild earthquake of magnitude 3.5 struck Myanmar early Tuesday, according to the National Centre for Seismology. The tremor occurred at a depth of 85 km, placing it in the intermediate category

Amid the West Asia war, US Vice President JD Vance said future nuclear deal talks with Iran depend on Tehrans willingness to commit. After stalled negotiations in Pakistan, the US emphasised the need for assurances on nuclear weapons

US President Donald Trump said he has not directly spoken with Chinese President Xi Jinping but noted that China wants the ongoing West Asia conflict to end. He warned Beijing of consequences if it supports Iran militarily. Trump also confirmed his rescheduled visit to China in May

PM Modi will inaugurate the Rs 12,000 crore Delhi-Dehradun Economic Corridor, reducing travel time to 2.5 hours. The project includes wildlife-friendly features and aims to boost connectivity, tourism, and regional economic growth

The coming generations in the city will never realise the relevance of public clock towers, and how citizens benefited from their presence in their everyday lives

Locals have demanded proactive waste collection, saying garbage is cleared only after they make calls to the authorities.

In a post on Truth Social, Trump declared that any Iranian ships nearing the blockade would face swift and forceful action. He said the US Navy would use aggressive tactics similar to those employed against maritime narcotics traffickers

Tomorrow is the last Cabinet meeting under the leadership of Chief Minister Nitish Kumar. The way Bihar has gained momentum in development over the last 20 years, he has left an indelible mark through his work, a BJP leader said

In an official statement, Chandrasekaran said that a thorough probe has been initiated under Arathi Subramanian to establish facts and identify those responsible

A bench of Justice Manoj Misra and Justice Prasanna B. Varale was hearing a petition filed by Poonam Dwivedi and other candidates challenging an Allahabad High Court order that had rejected their contention

Officials said that the expansion has been made possible due to the efforts of the Ministry of Civil Aviation, particularly the proactive approach of the Minister of State for Civil Aviation and Cooperation in enhancing airport capacity and connectivity

According to IMDs forecast, the chances of below normal and deficient rainfall are higher than usual, while the probability of above normal and excess rainfall is lower than climatological averages

The tigresses have established territories within the Chandoli Wildlife Division, marking a key milestone in the ongoing conservation initiative, officials said

The Israeli military has surrounded the key town of Bint Jbeil in southern Lebanon after days of intense fighting with Hezbollah. Israel said more than 100 Hezbollah fighters were killed in clashes and airstrikes over the past week

The move comes as part of joint efforts by the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways and the Ministry of External Affairs to ensure the safe return of Indian vessels and crew members

Responding to questions about tensions with the US administration, Pope Leo XIV asserted that he is not a politician and does not wish to enter into a debate with Donald Trump

Prime Minister Narendra Modi accused the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam government of failing to properly implement central schemes, saying many eligible people missed benefits due to poor surveys

The development is being seen as significant, as it marks the first Indian-flagged vessel to navigate the route following the recently announced 14-day ceasefire between the United States and Iran

BEML Limited has secured a USD 36.38 million export order from the Middle East for heavy earthmoving equipment used in infrastructure projects. The deal strengthens its international order book, which now stands at USD 106.95 million

The Prime Minister recently wrote to leaders of various political parties seeking their backing for an amendment Bill, triggering a wave of endorsements from across the political spectrum

The letter to the labour ministry comes in the backdrop of charges of sexual harassment and allegations of forced religious conversion by eight female employees at TCS office in Nashik, an incident that has drawn sharp scrutiny and raised serious concerns

The unit was already shut down at the time of the accident. Workers were engaged in removing clinker, a hard residue formed during coal burning, from a floor located about 13 metres above ground level

According to the officials, Shrivastava brings more than 34 years of experience in Indian Railways, with a career spanning multiple zones and public sector units

According to officials, the man was standing near the lift on the third floor when the door unexpectedly opened. Believing the lift had arrived, he stepped forward and fell directly into the shaft

In a post on X, Macron said the move is part of broader diplomatic efforts to address escalating tensions in the Middle East and ensure long-term regional stability. He emphasised that the mission would be strictly defensive and separate from any parties involved in ongoing hostilities

The Leader of the Opposition in the Rajya Sabha asserted that the Congress has consistently backed women`s reservation and dismissed suggestions of opposing the legislation

With the global oil crisis escalating amid the West Asia war, two supertankers carrying Iranian crude have reached Indian ports after nearly seven years, marking a significant shift amid global oil supply concerns

According to police, four students from a local college entered the water at Zarwad Bet (an island) in the Vaitarna dam area on Sunday

The Supreme Court on Monday sought responses from the Centre, the Election Commission, and others on a plea proposing the implementation of a finger and iris biometric identification system at polling stations to prevent duplicate voting

Addressing a press conference, state Additional Chief Secretary (Home) Manoj Kumar Pingua said the first phase, covering house listing and the housing census, will be carried out from May 1 to May 30 this year

The Supreme Court of India refused to quash the CBI FIR against Lalu Prasad Yadav in the land-for-jobs case but granted an exemption from personal appearance. The apex court has also allowed Lalu to raise the Section 17A defence during the trial

According to the statement, the team will cover a distance of 520 nautical miles along the Konkan coast using 21-foot Seabird class sailing boats. The journey has been divided into four legs

Responding to US warnings of tariffs if China supports Iran militarily, Beijing said tariff wars have no winners, reiterating its consistent stance on trade disputes

A 30-year-old woman pursuing her PhD in Pune allegedly died by suicide at her home in Chinchwad on Saturday. Police said she left behind a note accusing her research guide of harassment and inappropriate behaviour

According to Iranian state media, its armed forces have stated that the security in the Persian Gulf and the Sea of Oman must be maintained collectively

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav blamed BJP government policies for the violent protests by workers in Noida over wage demands, alleging that labourers are being neglected amid rising inflation

A bench comprising Justices M M Sundresh and N Kotiswar Singh granted the 77-year-old former Bihar chief minister exemption from appearing before the trial court during the proceedings

According to the Delhi Traffic Police, heavy congestion was reported along the Noida Link Road as protesters blocked routes near the Chilla Border, disrupting vehicles travelling from Delhi towards Noida