Mid Day

Vijay Sethupathi is set to present at the 54th International Emmy Awards. However, Prerna Wanvari has debunked reports calling him the first Indian presenter, pointing out that Aashka Goradia and Simone Singh presented at the ceremony in 2009 and 2010

Shehzad Poonawalla has emerged as the winner of Rise and Fall Season 2, taking home the coveted trophy and Rs 35 lakh prize money. Priyanka Chahar Choudhary finished as the first runner-up, while Gautam Gulati secured the second runner-up position

Actress Urmila Matondkar decided to pay a heartfelt tribute to black-and-white cinema with her version of the classic track 'Mere Piya Gaye Rangoon' from the 1949 movie 'Patanga'. Watch!

Anuv Jain says he has received several Bollywood offers but is in no rush to take them up. The singer wants the right project and credits his independent music journey for giving him creative and financial freedom to be selective

Suniel Shetty took to Instagram, where he shared two pictures of Athiya from her childhood days and went on to express his love for his daughter by saying that watching her build her own little world makes him realise that some things never change.

Kritika Kamra recently travelled to New Zealand with husband Gaurav Kapur, who was there for his cricket commitments. The actress enjoyed quality time with him, explored the country and celebrated her birthday in Christchurch

Bollywood superstar Madhuri Dixit recalled a memorable anecdote from the sets of her 1991 film Prahaar: The Final Attack with late actor-filmmaker Nana Patekar. She revealed how he had asked her to remove all her makeup for the film.

Ahan Shetty penned a heartfelt birthday note for sister Athiya, calling her one of the biggest blessings in his life. He thanked her for being his strength through difficult times and shared adorable childhood pictures of the siblings

Actress Indira Krishna took a trip down memory lane as she recalled the first day of the cast reading session of Nitesh Tiwari's much-anticipated film 'Ramayana', featuring Ranbir Kapoor and Sai Pallavi in the lead roles.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended Dhanteras 2026 greetings to citizens, wishing them prosperity, happiness, peace and good health. Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath and Union Minister Nitin Gadkari also shared festive wishes and prayed for blessings on the auspicious occasion

A massive fire broke out at a mobile accessories shop in Delhi's Gaffar Market early Friday, spreading across all four floors of a commercial building. Around 20-25 fire tenders were deployed. No casualties or injuries have been reported, while property damage was reported

Pune Customs officials seized 10.642 kg of hydroponic weed worth approximately Rs 3.72 crore at Pune International Airport. An Indian passenger arriving from Bangkok was arrested after the drugs were allegedly found concealed in freeze-dried durian packets inside his check-in baggage

Despite its stellar opening, Ramayana, starring Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama, Yash as Ravana and Sai Pallavi as Sita, has failed to surpass some major box-office records, including the opening day numbers of Adipurush and Dhurandhar 2.

Neither of the two weather stations recorded rainfall. The IMD's forecast also indicated mainly clear skies over the city and its suburbs, with no rain warning listed for Mumbai

New Zealand batter Devon Conway has been ruled out of the remaining India ODIs with a concussion, while pacer Matt Henry is cleared for 2nd ODI in Wellington

At Manish Malhotra's Diwali party, Bollywood couple Abhishek Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai continued to exchange smiles and share a conversation, seemingly unable to take their eyes off one another. Watch!

The protests come after French lawmakers rejected the first part of the 2027 budget bill

Trump first asked whether the restriction fell under the Jones Act

India opener Sharma reveals hes a huge fan of TV show Shark Tank and watches it in his hotel room at night after returning from matches

So happy for you guys. Welcome to the world Bianca, while world champion Kimi Antonelli said: Congrats, with a red heart emoji.

Happy birthday wifey. You fill my heart with love and my life with meaning. Youre my biggest blessing. The couple tied the knot in January 2023 and have a one-year-old daughter together, Evaarah.

The government has also assured to give compensation of Rs 2 crore to the Jhotas family and a job to his wife

Seven people, including four women and three children, were killed after a speeding 18-wheeler truck ran over a group of people near the Jone-Ludru turn in Jharkhand's Khunti district. The accident occurred late Thursday night on the Karra-Torpa main road. One woman was injured and hospitalised

The judge had approached the High Court seeking a relief after the police named him as an accused in the case.

The newly formed graphite interfaces help redistribute the destructive force, offering new pathways for engineering materials built to survive extreme environments.

Alan dedicated his life to motorsport, building a legacy that will live on through the countless people he touched along the way.

However, Bhaker and Singh endured disappointment in the 10m air pistol individual event, finishing fifth and sixth respectively, as India's wait for an individual medal and an Olympic quota continued.

This suggests that hundreds of oceans worth of water could have naturally formed internally.

The semifinal against Watanabe was a test of nerves, with neither player willing to give an inch.

Created by Louisa Levy and based on author Elle Kennedy's best-selling Off Campus Universe, the much-awaited second season of Off Campus will premiere next year on Prime Video. The announcement comes after the incredible global reach of the show's debut season.

After beginning with two disappointing international outings, pacer Anshuls command over line and length bore fruit in first ODI against NZ, showing he can hold his own for Team India under pressure

However, researchers have made a breakthrough using modern biotechnology.

Musheer picks 3-42 as spinners have field day, while Sarfaraz comes up with a stunning catch to help Mumbai beat Railways for 4th straight outright win

The duo added 124 runs off 157 balls to put their team firmly in control, while Ramprakash Vishwakarma chipped in with 27.

De Miguel passed away after an on-field collision with Andorra goalkepeer Jesus Owono during a Spanish Div-II match in Tenerife on Monday.

Liverpool striker Alexander Isak insists 2-3 defeat to Fenerbahce is not a cause for concern

mid-day highlights six key moments that defined Cristianos international career

Portugals Cristiano Ronaldo ends stellar 23-year-long international career that saw him score 146 goals in 234 matches; says winning Euro 2016 will stay with him forever

The White House rejected the investigations, calling them sham political attacks and warning Democrats not to work against the American people

A tugboat that approached the tanker to help also caught fire.

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi sparks war of words, stating Punjab Chief Minister smells of liquor by 11 am; AAP calls RaGa a non-serious politician

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We must put hygiene first at every educational hostel

Panvel civic body fixes graded penalties of up to Rs 5000 for damaging trees, fourth violation can invite criminal action

Food, drugs, and cosmetics worth R63.8 crore seized; over 11,600 establishments inspected across Maharashtra

State government raises monthly stipend from Rs 18,000 to Rs 25,000, but association says some demands remain pending

Tubes from construction sites that were removed after mid-day shed light on alleged discharge of sludge into Arabian Sea have reappeared on Juhu Tara Road; marine ecologist Shaunak Modi seeks decisive action

Investigators uncover web of UPI transactions used by overseas handlers to move funds to shooters

Owner of scooter, which was stolen six years ago and found in possession of two teens at Borivli petrol pump, says every culprit must be identified

Seventeen firecracker varieties pass MPCB-Awaaz Foundations annual noise test, but 11 packets carry no noise-level declaration and QR codes on eight cannot be scanned; a 10,000-shot ladi records the highest reading at 93.1 dB(A)