Mid Day

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed multiple hospitalisations as rescue operations continued amid fears of people trapped under rubble in Dnipro

Amit Shah claimed the Bharatiya Janata Party will form the government in West Bengal, while All India Trinamool Congress dismissed the prediction ahead of phase 2 polling

Abbas Araghchi arrived in Islamabad for talks amid tensions with the United States. President Donald Trump has also sent his envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner to Pakistan on Saturday to continue talks with Iran, the White House highlighted

The Aam Aadmi Party is in damage-control mode after seven Rajya Sabha MPs joined the BJP. Manish Sisodia met Arvind Kejriwal to discuss strategy, while the party plans to approach the Rajya Sabha Chairman seeking action under anti-defection laws

The Indian National Congress has expressed solidarity with Pawan Khera and said it will challenge the Gauhati High Courts rejection of his anticipatory bail in the Supreme Court of India, calling it a case of political intimidation

C. P. Radhakrishnan arrived in Jaipur to attend the University of Rajasthans 35th convocation and a cancer survivors event, highlighting focus on education, healthcare, and public welfare initiatives

The BJP will step up its campaign in West Bengal on Saturday with rallies and roadshows led by Amit Shah, Rajnath Singh and party chief Nitin Nabin. The outreach comes ahead of the second phase of polling on April 29, as the party looks to build on its strong first-phase turnout

Taking it to X, Nabin on Friday extended warm wishes to all seven Members of the Parliament, encouraging them to work towards achieving the goal of Viksit Bharat by 2047.

Scott Bessent said the United States will not renew oil waivers for Russia and Iran. The move comes amid tensions over the Strait of Hormuz and rising concerns in global energy markets.

Abbas Araghchi ruled out direct talks with the United States during his visit to Pakistan. Tehran said Islamabad will act as a mediator, conveying messages between both sides amid ongoing tensions

Pete Hegseth said the United States is intensifying its naval blockade against Iran, accusing its forces of maritime aggression. Washington reiterated that pressure will continue unless Iran abandons its nuclear ambitions

According to a report by Al Jazeera, Lavrov noted that The United States has officially stated that no one can dictate to it. They only care about their own well-being, during an interview with Public Television of Russia.

Abbas Araghchis visit to Pakistan has raised expectations of renewed dialogue between Iran and the United States, with American envoys also set to travel to Islamabad for discussions

Seventy-three Opposition MPs have submitted a notice in the Rajya Sabha seeking the removal of Gyanesh Kumar, alleging partisan enforcement of the Model Code of Conduct. The move also cites inaction over complaints related to Narendra Modis pre-election address

A young tiger cub was found dead in the core area of Kanha Tiger Reserve, pushing the states tiger death toll to 22 this year. Authorities are investigating the cause of death

The Svitzer Balder, built by Uzmar Shipyard, has successfully completed sea trials. The battery-methanol hybrid tug can handle most harbour operations on electric power, significantly reducing emissions

Authorities in Jakarta have launched a large-scale operation to remove invasive janitor fish from the Ciliwung River, aiming to restore ecological balance. The species, originally imported for aquariums, has thrived in polluted waters and disrupted local biodiversity

South Korean prosecutors have sought a 30-year prison sentence for ousted President Yoon Suk Yeol, accusing him of abusing power and escalating tensions with North Korea ahead of imposing martial law in 2024

A crane collapse near Jyotiba Temple damaged power infrastructure, cutting electricity to over 8,600 consumers, including industries and homes. Authorities have launched an investigation as restoration work continues amid safety concerns

Activist Gurjeet Singh Khalsa safely descended from a 400-foot BSNL tower in Punjab after a 560-day protest demanding stricter laws against sacrilege. His prolonged demonstration ended following assurances and recent legislative action by the state government

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the high voter turnout in the first phase of polls signals a wave of change in West Bengal, claiming it reflects growing support for the BJP and a shift away from the ruling TMC

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Addressing an election rally in Howrah, Banerjee alleged that the Yamunas condition reflected poor governance under the BJP, claiming the Prime Minister would not be able to undertake a similar ride in the national capital

The accused, Shaila Sonar, allegedly barged into her former boyfriends house and stabbed his wife in the head and neck with a knife. The victim, identified as Sadhna Sonpethkar (42), died on the spot. Sonar was apprehended at the scene, the official said

In a post on X, Singh said he would submit a letter to the Rajya Sabha chairman demanding that the three MPs be disqualified under the anti-defection law

Maliwal said the party had moved away from the principles of transparency and clean politics that defined its early years. She expressed disappointment over what she described as a shift in priorities under Kejriwals leadership

Announcing the decision at a joint press conference, Chadha said that two-thirds of AAPs Rajya Sabha members had opted to merge with the BJP under constitutional provisions

The development comes amid an ongoing US-Israel-Iran war that has disrupted global energy supplies and raised geopolitical risks across the Middle East

Sapkal said that given the current political arithmetic in Maharashtra, cooperation among alliance partners is essential to maximise electoral outcomes

India and the United States made progress in trade talks in Washington, agreeing to continue negotiations on a bilateral trade deal. However, changes in US tariff policies mean the agreement may need revision, while India has also opposed ongoing US trade investigations

Calling AAP`s Rajya Sabha MP gaddars, Mann alleged betrayal of Punjabs people and claimed BJP was attempting to destabilise the states political mandate

A selfie by Giorgia Meloni went viral in India not for politics, but for her striking looks because sometimes, even in the middle of global tensions, all it takes is a pair of jhumkas to steal the spotlight

Five people, including a couple and a mother-daughter duo, were killed, while four other occupants sustained injuries in the crash, the official said

Sanjay Singh alleged that the BJP leadership, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah, had launched what he described as Operation Lotus to weaken the AAP-led government in Punjab

Israel Defense Forces said it carried out airstrikes in southern Lebanon targeting Hezbollah sites, even as Donald Trump claimed a three-week ceasefire extension between the two sides. The strikes were reportedly in response to rocket fire, highlighting ongoing tensions despite diplomatic efforts

In a big setback for the Aam Aadmi Party, three party MPs - Raghav Chadha, Sandeep Pathak and Ashok Mittal - on Friday announced a split in the party and said that two-thirds of the party`s members in Rajya Sabha had decided to merge with the BJP

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Addressing a joint press conference, Chadha said that seven out of the 10 AAP members in the Rajya Sabha have decided to leave the party

Nirmala Sitharaman said Indian banks are prepared to handle emerging tech risks but flagged concerns over the Mythos AI developed by Anthropic

Ashok Kharat, who was arrested on March 18, is accused of sexually exploiting several women and committing large-scale financial fraud by claiming to possess divine powers and knowledge of black magic

The Union Home Minister has projected a decisive victory for BJP in the ongoing assembly elections in West Bengal, claiming that internal assessments indicate the party could win over 110 of the 152 seats that went to polls in the first phase

Amit Shah criticised Mamata Banerjee over her outsider remark, asserting that the next chief minister of West Bengal will be a BJP worker will be born and brought up in Bengal

The Supreme Court of India allowed a 15-year-old minor to medically terminate her over seven-month pregnancy, stressing that no court can force a woman to carry an unwanted pregnancy

The Indian Embassy in Iran issued a fresh advisory asking citizens not to travel to the country amid regional tensions and flight uncertainties, while urging those already there to leave through designated routes in coordination with the mission

Mallikarjun Kharge clarified that he did not call the PM a terrorist but accused the government of terrorising political opponents through investigative agencies, while the party also objected to the 24-hour response deadline

Uttarakhand Police has registered an FIR against unidentified individuals for allegedly damaging public amenities, including toilets and other facilities, set up for pilgrims along the Kedarnath Yatra route. Authorities confirmed that an investigation has been launched to identify those responsible and ensure strict legal action

The Gauhati High Court has rejected the anticipatory bail plea of Pawan Khera in connection with an FIR lodged in Assam over his alleged defamatory remarks against Riniki Bhuyan Sarma, wife of Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma

Rare black leopard sightings are increasing in Maharashtras Western Ghats, especially in Sahyadri forests, indicating a healthy ecosystem. Experts say melanism helps these elusive cats adapt to dense habitats, while tiger numbers in the reserve have also risen to nine

India strongly reacted to Donald Trumps repost containing the term hellhole in reference to immigration, with the Ministry of External Affairs calling the remarks uninformed, inappropriate and in poor taste, and saying they do not reflect the reality of India-US relations