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Two US Navy pilots shot down over Red Sea in apparent `friendly fire` incident,

The incident came as the US military conducted airstrikes targeting Yemen`s Houthi rebels, though the US military`s Central Command did not elaborate on what their mission was at the time.

22 Dec 2024 9:45 am
Sukanta Majumdar: Mamata Banerjee won`t support ONOE as country benefits from it

Speaking to ANI on Saturday, Majumdar highlighted that in a democracy, everyone in the opposition has the right to speak, there is discussion.

22 Dec 2024 9:44 am
Pakistan: 16 soldiers killed in terrorist attack on South Waziristan check post

The attack was carried out by terrorists in the region, which has been a hotspot for violent incidents since the breakdown of a fragile ceasefire agreement between the Pakistani government and the banned Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) in 2022.

22 Dec 2024 9:43 am
Odisha`s 26 villages get recognition as Tsunami Ready by UNESCO

The preparedness activities in Odisha have drawn national and international attention.

22 Dec 2024 9:42 am
Delhi`s AQI remains in `very poor` category at 388 amidst dense fog

Delhi`s Air Quality Index (AQI) remains in the `very poor` category at 388, with a layer of fog covering the city and visibility reduced. Several areas recorded `severe` AQI levels, prompting health concerns.

22 Dec 2024 9:22 am
Congress to hold press conferences in 150 cities demanding Shah`s resignation

Congress MPs and CWC members will conduct press conferences in 150 cities, demanding the resignation of Union Home Minister Amit Shah over his controversial remarks about Ambedkar in Rajya Sabha. Protests will continue with marches and memorandums submitted to President Droupadi Murmu.

22 Dec 2024 9:12 am
The Pope says no more gossip

A wheezing and congested sounding Francis, who just turned 88, urged the prelates instead to speak well of one another and undertake a humble examination of their own consciences in the Christmas holiday season.

22 Dec 2024 7:55 am
German leaders mourn the marring of centuries-old tradition

Authorities identified the suspect as a 50-year-old who has been living in Germany for nearly two decades and practicing medicine there

22 Dec 2024 7:54 am
Pak jails 25 for attacks on army HQ

It said that the convicts were awarded prison terms ranging from two to 10 years for attacking the military facilities.

22 Dec 2024 7:54 am
A saree-clad sentinel

In a sea of books on Mumbai, a new one dives deeper into its coastal riches, reimagining biodiversity in the wake of climate crisis

22 Dec 2024 7:53 am
Where the postbags piled once and other triangular tales

The Colaba Post Office junction has little to large institutions with histories jostling for the telling

22 Dec 2024 7:47 am
A fraction of his IQ!

Ashwins outspokenness in team meetings didnt always make him Mr. Popular. Rocket Scientist, Professor were nicknames bestowed snidely on him by anonymous teammates who didnt even have...

22 Dec 2024 7:28 am
Maharashtra ministers portfolio allocation can happen soon: CM Fadnavis

CM Fadnavis and his deputies Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar were sworn in on December 5, and 39 ministers were inducted ahead of the Winter Session on December 15

21 Dec 2024 8:02 pm
Gadchiroli will be Naxal-free in three years: CM Fadnavis

Devendra Fadnavis said the northern part of the Gadchiroli district, bordering Telangana and Chhattisgarh, has been rid of Naxals and is on the path of development

21 Dec 2024 7:51 pm
Maharashtra winter session wasted as ministers sans portfolios kept mum: Oppn

The leader of the opposition in the legislative council, Ambadas Danve, said that the state government only highlighted old schemes and promises in the legislature

21 Dec 2024 7:41 pm
Maharashtra budget session to begin from March 3

The prorogation order issued by Maharashtra governor C P Radhakrishnan was read out by Speaker Rahul Narwekar

21 Dec 2024 7:32 pm
Ten killed in stampede in Nigeria at Christmas food distribution event

The stampede occurred in the early morning hours at the Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Maitama, a high-brow part of Abuja

21 Dec 2024 7:10 pm
Delhi: 89-year-old Ashram guru booked for `raping` middle-aged disciple

The Ashram guru has also filed a complaint against the victim and five other people alleging that they tried to grab the ashram by illegal means

21 Dec 2024 6:49 pm
Mayawati calls for nationwide protest on Dec 24 against Shah`s Ambedkar remark

The BSP chief claimed that her party is devoted to Babasaheb Ambedkar, who dedicated his life to securing the rights of the Dalits and Bahujans

21 Dec 2024 5:36 pm
BR Ambedkar memorial at Indu Mill in Dadar to be completed by Dec 2025: Shinde

Shinde assured the state legislature that the Mahayuti government is working relentlessly to develop Maharashtra into a prosperous and progressive state

21 Dec 2024 5:26 pm
Allu Arjun attended film screening despite police denying permission: CM Reddy

Even after the death of a woman in a stampede, the actor did not leave the cinema hall, prompting the police to force him out, CM alleged

21 Dec 2024 4:54 pm
Kejriwal announces Dr Ambedkar scholarship for Dalit students

He added that this scholarship is a response to Union Minister Amit Shah`s disrespectful remarks on Dr BR Ambedkar

21 Dec 2024 4:36 pm
Center releases India State of Forest Report 2023; check details

India`s total forest and tree cover has increased by 1,445 sq km since 2021, reaching 25.17 per cent of the total geographical area in 2023

21 Dec 2024 3:50 pm
Christmas 2024: Heartfelt wishes and greetings to send to your loved ones

As the holiday season approaches in 2024, it`s the perfect opportunity to send heartfelt wishes and greetings to your loved ones, letting them know just how much they mean to you

21 Dec 2024 3:12 pm
Christmas 2024: History, significance, and everything you need to know

In India, the festive season begins early in December, with cities and towns across the country adorning their streets with Christmas lights, decorations, and Christmas trees

21 Dec 2024 3:02 pm
National Farmers Day 2024: When and why is Kisan Diwas celebrated in India

Kisan Diwas was instituted in 2001 by the Government of India, but its roots trace back to the birthday of Chaudhary Charan Singh, a prominent Indian political leader and farmers advocate

21 Dec 2024 2:51 pm
Sanjay Raut claims Shiv Sena and Congress also contributed to Ram Mandir mov

Raut attacked Bhagwat and said that he is the one who brought such people to power and now should take responsibility

21 Dec 2024 1:36 pm
Allocation of portfolios expected today: Maharashtra Minister Bharat Gogawale

Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and his deputies Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar were sworn in on December 5, and 39 ministers were inducted ahead of the Winter Session on December 15 at Raj Bhavan in Nagpur

21 Dec 2024 12:37 pm
Foggy morning in Delhi, mercury settles at 7.6 degrees Celsius

Delhi`s air quality improved significantly. The Air Quality Index (AQI) came down to 392 in the `very poor` category from 429 on Friday, Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) data showed

21 Dec 2024 11:40 am
Two Naxalite surrendered in Gadchiroli with a combined reward of Rs 8 lakh

One accused, Poyam has 12 cases to his name, including six encounters, five murders and an offence of dacoity, police said

21 Dec 2024 11:23 am
Madhya Pradesh: Four of family killed in fire at milk parlour-cum-house in Dewas

According to police, Dinesh Karpentar (35), his wife Gayatri (30), 10-year-old daughter Ishika (10) and seven-year-old son Chirag died in the fire

21 Dec 2024 11:10 am
Education system must facilitate learning, not be barrier, says Mohan Bhagwat

The RSS chief, who was speaking after inaugurating LokSeva E School in Baner on Friday, emphasised that education is not a business but a vrat (pledge) to create fine human beings

21 Dec 2024 10:58 am
Mid-Day Top News: Illegal vendors hide inside magistrates court and more

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

21 Dec 2024 10:39 am
Manipur: 3 held in separate operations with arms, ammunition

the arrested member of the banned Kangleipak Communist Party (Peoples` War Group) was involved in extortion activities

21 Dec 2024 10:35 am
Good detention centre will be built in Mumbai for illegal Bangladeshis: Fadnavis

Earlier Thane police`s anti-human trafficking cell arrested a Bangladeshi couple living illegally in Kalyan, officials said on Friday

21 Dec 2024 10:21 am
Voting for Punjab Municipal Corporation elections 2024 underway

The polling began at 7 am amid tight security arrangements and will continue till 4 pm; the officials said the votes would be counted at the polling stations after the polling had concluded

21 Dec 2024 10:02 am
Croatia: Seven-year-old girl dead, several others wounded in stabbing incident

The attacker, a 19-year-old believed to be a former student of Precko Elementary School, entered a first-grade classroom early Friday morning and began his assault with a knife.

21 Dec 2024 8:57 am
`We may differ in language, religion, but in our hearts we are all Indians`

CM Atishi emphasized that Christmas is the perfect occasion to remember this culture

21 Dec 2024 8:55 am
Pak PM orders action against officials involved in human trafficking scandal

The meeting was updated on preventive measures taken to combat human trafficking, alongside new developments regarding the recent boat disaster near the Greek island of Gavdos.

21 Dec 2024 8:53 am
Germany: 2 killed, at least 68 injured in suspected attack at Magdeburg market

The tragic incident, which unfolded in the heart of the popular holiday market, left 68 people injured.

21 Dec 2024 8:50 am
Between devils and the deep blue sea

Its interesting how elections routinely offer us an illusion of choice given the candidates we must pick from

21 Dec 2024 6:57 am
More speciality hospitals are the need of the hour

He highlighted Tata Memorial Hospital but said such facilities are few and therefore are inadequate.

21 Dec 2024 6:55 am
Nana Patole hits back at `urban Naxal` allegations by CM Devendra Fadnavis

Speaking in the Maharashtra Assembly on Wednesday, CM Fadnavis stated that a bill was introduced in the Legislative Assembly to `close down the urban Naxal hideouts`

20 Dec 2024 10:57 pm
Kolkata airport decked up to mark 100 years of flight operations

Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu is scheduled to launch the three-month-long celebrations on Saturday

20 Dec 2024 10:08 pm
Bihar: 134 cops booked in Muzaffarpur for `hampering investigations`

The officials, who have been booked under Section 316(5) of the Bharatiya Nyay Samhita (criminal breach of trust by public servants), took up their new assignments five to 10 years ago, said sources

20 Dec 2024 9:44 pm
PM Modi to leave for Kuwait on Saturday: MEA

PM Modi will hold talks with the top Kuwaiti leadership, visit an Indian labour camp, address the Indian community and attend the opening ceremony of the Gulf Cup football tournament

20 Dec 2024 9:08 pm
Parliament scuffle case against Rahul Gandhi transferred to Crime Branch

On Thursday, a face-off at the Parliament entry steps between the opposition and NDA MPs in Parliament premises over the alleged insult to B R Ambedkar left former minister Pratap Chandra Sarangi and Mukesh Rajput injured

20 Dec 2024 9:02 pm
Toll in Jaipur tanker crash goes up to 11

Rajasthan Medical and Health Minister Gajendra Singh Khimsar ensured that all appropriate arrangements were made for the speedy treatment of the injured at SMS Hospital

20 Dec 2024 6:43 pm
Om Prakash Chautala death: Haryana declares 3-day state mourning

All state government functions stand cancelled and there will no official entertainment during this period

20 Dec 2024 6:18 pm
CREDAI warns of increase in housing prices if 18% GST imposed on FSI charges

According to CREDAI, imposing GST on FSI chargeswhether retrospectively or prospectivelywould escalate project costs by as much as 10 per cent, pushing up housing prices across various regions of India

20 Dec 2024 5:15 pm