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Lounges not open yet at NMIA, but hot meals option at Gully Kitchen; 1st day sees 48 flights, 4K passengers

Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA) officially commenced operations with its first scheduled passenger flights, marking a significant milestone for the Mumbai Metropolitan Region. The airport welcomed over 4,000 passengers on its inaugural day, connecting nine domestic destinations with four carriers. NMIA aims to enhance air connectivity and future-proof the region's aviation growth.

The Times of India 26 Dec 2025 10:41 am

Delhi weather update: Dense smog blankets city as AQI jumps to 305 on Friday

The air quality worsened significantly compared to Thursday afternoon, when the AQI was recorded at 234. A thick layer of smog continues to linger over parts of the city, keeping overall air quality at unhealthy levels

Mid Day 26 Dec 2025 10:25 am

Over Rs 1 crore seized as Pune Police crack down on illegal liquor trade

According to the police, the raid was conducted at Kakade Vasti in Kondhwa under the jurisdiction of Kondhwa Police Station. The operation was carried out by officials from the crime branch unit

Mid Day 26 Dec 2025 10:17 am

Welcome to Navi Mumbai Airport: NMIA raises bar with AI-powered journey from entry to boarding

Navi Mumbai International Airport, a significant greenfield project, has officially opened, boosting air travel capacity for the Mumbai Metropolitan Region. Developed by Adani Airports, it aims to handle millions of passengers and tonnes of cargo annually. The airport features AI-driven passenger experiences and sustainable practices, promising enhanced convenience and efficiency for travelers.

The Times of India 26 Dec 2025 10:00 am

Over 100 IS suspects arrested in Turkiye ahead of holiday celebrations

A statement from the Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor`s Office said police were tipped off that the extremist group had called for action -- particularly against non-Muslims -- during the celebrations

Mid Day 26 Dec 2025 8:59 am

Pune civic polls: Congress distances itself from NCP (SP) amid chatter over Pawar Parivaar patch-up

MUMBAI: In a political twist ahead of the Pune and Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation elections on January 15, the Maharashtra Congress has decided to contest independently, distancing itself from the Sharad Pawar-led NCP (SP) amid reports that the two Pawar factions may join hands. However, NCP (SP) leader Supriya Sule clarified that no final proposal has been received regarding an alliance with Ajit Pawars faction. Yet, sources revealed that two rounds of meetings have already taken place between the two Pawar parties, with a final announcement expected in the coming days. Terming the potential alliance unholy, Congress Legislative Party leader Vijay Wadettiwar said, If both the NCPs join hands, then Congress will not be part of this unholy alliance for the Pune and Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation elections. He added that Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar must sever ties with the BJP and step down from the government before seeking Congress support. Wadettiwars remarks highlighted the deep ideological divide. NCP enjoys power with the communal forces in the state and central government, but it wants the support of secular forces to defeat the BJP in Pune and Pimpri Chinchwad, which is not possible at all. The Congress party is firm in its secular and progressive ideology and will not compromise it in any way. Therefore, the Congress leadership will contest these two polls on its own and show our strength, he said. On the other hand, Sule underlined the distinction between state-level politics and local body elections, stating, The NCP shared power with the Congress for more than 15 years, but it never tied up with the Congress for local body polls. Local polls are fought separately to develop and nurture local leadership. This time, we also conveyed to our cadre and local leaders to form the alliance based on the ground situation in their respective areas. There should not be party politics at the local level because the local polls are completely different than state and Lok Sabha polls. Meanwhile, the reports of a potential NCP merger have caused ripples within the party. Sharad Pawar-led NCP (SP)s Pune city president and former Mayor of Pune, Jagtap, resigned in protest, citing ideological differences. Sources suggest he is likely to join Congress. Thackerays have joined hands after 20 years, but many challenges loom on the road to the BMC

The New Indian Express 26 Dec 2025 8:57 am

India`s Consulate in Toronto expresses grief over Indian student`s murder

The Toronto Police said Shivank Avasthi was gunned down in the Highland Creek Trail and Old Kingston Road area. The police rushed to the spot, finding the victim with a gunshot wound before he was pronounced dead at the scene

Mid Day 26 Dec 2025 8:49 am

Donald Trump says US carried out deadly strikes on ISIS in Nigeria

A Defence Department official, who insisted on anonymity to discuss details not made public, said the US worked with Nigeria to carry out the strikes, and that they had been approved by that country`s government

Mid Day 26 Dec 2025 8:44 am

Doctors assaulting patients is just unthinkable

Reports are stating that the altercation was sparked after this patient asked the doctor to speak to him respectfully

Mid Day 26 Dec 2025 7:47 am

Its the time to love social media

You might be on a digital detox in the last week of the year, but for me, social media is a place which is full of inspiration, motivation and manifestation

Mid Day 26 Dec 2025 7:45 am

Lion King actor Imani Smith dies after being stabbed by boyfriend

Her boyfriend, Jordan D Jackson-Small, was arrested in connection with her death. A GoFundMe page has set a target of raising $55,000 to support the late actors parents.

Mid Day 26 Dec 2025 7:12 am

Distance record set as doctors perform remote robotic surgery across 12,034 km

The procedures linked Jaber Al-Ahmad Hospital in Kuwait with Hospital Cruz Vermelha in Brazil, using advanced robotic systems running over a secure, high-bandwidth international network

Mid Day 26 Dec 2025 7:08 am

UPI boom not quite uniform across states

Urbanised Regions Zoom | Maharashtra Records 7X More UPI Transactions Per Capita Than Bihar

The Times of India 26 Dec 2025 7:07 am

India-born physician appointed to Texas nutrition advisory panel

She also holds leadership roles with the Midland Quality Alliance and Healthy City Midland and is affiliated with the Texas Medical Association, the American Medical Association and the American College of Physicians. Patel is known for her work in lifestyle medicine

Mid Day 26 Dec 2025 7:04 am

Australian PM announces bravery awards for heroes of Bondi Beach terror attack

Sajid Akram, who was killed by police during the December 14 attack, and his 24-year-old son Naveed Akram are accused of perpetrating Australias worst massacre since 1996

Mid Day 26 Dec 2025 6:59 am

Sniff, Sneeze, Cough, Wheeze Seasonal Garnishes

The Times of India 26 Dec 2025 1:27 am

16-Year-Old Girl Found Dead In Maharashtra Government School Hostel

A 16-year-old girl allegedly committed suicide at a government-run ashram' (residential) school in Murbad tehsil of the district on Thursday, police said.

NDTV 26 Dec 2025 12:58 am

MVA partners chart separate paths for Maha civic polls

Maharashtra's local elections are causing political shifts. The NCP-SP is exploring alliances with the Ajit Pawar faction in Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad, upsetting its MVA partners, Congress and UBT Sena. These parties are forging their own paths in civic polls. Leaders suggest MVA pacts are for larger elections. Parties are testing new combinations to challenge the BJP locally.

The Economic Times 25 Dec 2025 11:14 pm

Man stabs neighbour in train, families unite in hospital

The Times of India 25 Dec 2025 11:02 pm

Four of family found dead in Maharashtra`s Nanded, probe launched

According to police, the bodies of the man and his wife were discovered around 8 am inside their residence in a village in Mudkhed tehsil in Nanded and the bodies of the couples two sons were later found at a nearby railway tracks

Mid Day 25 Dec 2025 10:35 pm

Maharashtra: Vigil stepped up as leopard spotted in Thane

The Times of India 25 Dec 2025 10:21 pm

Differences didnt prevent alliances in the past: Sule

The Times of India 25 Dec 2025 10:09 pm

Beed farmers protest, seek higher MSP for cotton, soybean and tur dal

Marching to the district collectorate under the banner of the Farmers Rights Movement, the protesters warned that they would launch an indefinite agitation if their demands were not addressed

Mid Day 25 Dec 2025 9:59 pm

Villages in Maharashtra vow to stop humiliation of widows

For centuries now, the tradition of publicly removing the ornaments considered to be the symbols of marriage for a woman has been prevalent in Maharashtra 915 villages in Nashik district have passed a resolution that they will not follow this evil tradition

The Hindu 25 Dec 2025 9:57 pm

Mumbai: Special late night trains to run on New Years eve

The Times of India 25 Dec 2025 9:18 pm

Analysis: Shifting Political Ideologies, Discontent In Maharashtra Politics

On Wednesday, the mood at the Pune NCP (Sharad Pawar) office was unlike that of the earlier elections. The air of excitement was replaced by uncertainty.

NDTV 25 Dec 2025 7:58 pm

Shiv Sena (UBT) and MNS leaders join BJP in Nashik ahead of polls

Those who joined the BJP include former MNS MLA Nitin Bhosale and former Shiv Sena (UBT) mayor Vinayak Pande. Also joining the party were Yatin Wagh, who served as the first mayor from the MNS, and Congress leaders Shahu Khaire and Sanjay Chavan

Mid Day 25 Dec 2025 6:54 pm

Five killed in helicopter crash on Mount Kilimanjaro

The Kilimanjaro regional police commander, Simon Maigwa, said the Airbus H125, owned by a Tanzanian company, crashed Wednesday afternoon while on a rescue mission to evacuate the two Czech tourists after they experienced health problems

Mid Day 25 Dec 2025 6:36 pm

In major breakthrough, security forces neutralise top Maoist leader Ganesh Uike

Union Home Minister Amit Shah described the development as a major breakthrough, while Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi called it a remarkable success in the campaign to make India free of Naxalism

Mid Day 25 Dec 2025 6:24 pm

Congress holding discussions to form alliance with VBA for Maharashtra civic polls: Harshwardhan Sapkal

Discussions are also underway with the Shiv Sena (UBT) led by Uddhav Thackeray, a constituent of the Maha Vikas Aghadi and INDI bloc

The Hindu 25 Dec 2025 5:58 pm

`We felt great that PM Modi celebrated Christmas with us`: Choir singers

Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended the Christmas morning service at the Cathedral Church of the Redemption in Delhi, joining prayers, carols and hymns with the Christian community, and said the service reflected the message of love, peace and compassion

Mid Day 25 Dec 2025 5:04 pm

Ahead of February elections, BNP leader Tarique Rahman welcomed by thousands

Rahman, 60, the son of ailing former prime minister Khaleda Zia, has emerged as a key contender for the top post in the upcoming polls. His return comes at a time when the BNP is seen as the frontrunner, with the Awami League barred from contesting the elections

Mid Day 25 Dec 2025 4:56 pm

TN steps up surveillance after bird flu cases in Kerala

Blood samples collected from the affected birds by Keralas Animal Husbandry Department were sent to a laboratory in Pune, where tests confirmed the presence of H1N1 avian influenza

Mid Day 25 Dec 2025 4:41 pm

Uttar Pradesh: Teacher shot dead on Aligarh Muslim University campus

A 43-year-old school teacher was shot dead by unidentified assailants inside the Aligarh Muslim University campus in Uttar Pradesh, triggering panic among students and staff. Police have launched an investigation and are scanning CCTV footage to identify the attackers

Mid Day 25 Dec 2025 4:25 pm

Unnao rape case: Plea filed in SC against suspension of Sengar`s jail term

On Tuesday, the Delhi HC suspended Sengars jail term, noting that he had already served seven years and five months in prison. The suspension will remain in effect during the pendency of his appeal challenging the conviction and sentence in the rape case

Mid Day 25 Dec 2025 4:05 pm

Karnataka bus accident: Five bus passengers, truck driver die in collision near Chitradurga

Around 2 a.m., the truck carrying beverages from Maharashtra to Nelamangala near Bengaluru jumped over the road divider and hit the oncoming private sleeper bus heading to Gokarna

The Hindu 25 Dec 2025 3:29 pm

Karnataka bus accident: Four bus passengers, truck driver die in collision near Chitradurga

Around 2 a.m., the truck carrying beverages from Maharashtra to Nelamangala near Bengaluru jumped over the road divider and hit the oncoming private sleeper bus heading to Gokarna

The Hindu 25 Dec 2025 3:29 pm

WPL 2026: Ex-India Player Anagha Deshpande Joins Delhi Capitals As Assistant Coach

DY Patil Stadium: Ahead of the 2026 season of the Womens Premier League (WPL), former India cricketer Anagha Deshpande has joined three-time runners-up Delhi Capitals (DC) as an assistant coach. It is understood that Anaghas coaching duties will center around fielding and batting in the DC set-up. Yes, I am joining the Delhi Capitals. It was finalised a few days ago. Hundred percent, it's a great opportunity for me. I will get to learn a lot of things which will aid me in future. I have seen them try for winning a trophy for three years. I hope I can help them win the trophy this time, Anagha told IANS on Thursday. At DC, Anagha will link up with head coach Jonathan Batty. Her appointment comes after the exit of Lisa Keightley, who has joined Mumbai Indians as head coach, and Milap Mewada, who is now coaching Goas mens team in the ongoing domestic season. Anagha played 23 ODIs and eight T20Is for India from 2008 to 2014, and made 483 runs across both formats. As a wicketkeeper, she took 16 catches and effected 21 stumpings in white-ball cricket for India. She played for Maharashtra, Railways, Gujarat and Puducherry in the domestic cricket circuit. Anagha has enjoyed considerable success as a coach in Uttarakhand since retiring as a player. She led the state's U19 women's team to one-day trophy titles in 2021/22 and 2022/23, and guided the U23 side to entering knockout stages in T20 and one-day championships in 2023/24 and 2024/25. Under Anagha, Uttarakhand reached their first senior women's finals in both T20 and one-day formats in 2023/24. Players like Nandini Kashyap, Raghvi Bist and Prema Rawat, all of whom featured in this year's WPL and India A teams, attribute their growth to Anaghas coaching. She has also worked as a coach with many teams in senior and U19 womens challenger trophies, as well as served in various assignments at the zonal and national level for camps organised by the BCCI Centre of Excellence (CoE). DC will open their 2026 WPL campaign on January 10 against defending champions Mumbai Indians at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai. India batter Jemimah Rodrigues was recently named as DCs new captain, and Anagha backed the decision. I have seen her leadership. She is well deserving to be the captain. I have seen her lead Mumbai. The way her nature is in terms of leading a team, there is no need for a tag to say that she is a leader. She plays in the same way as a player and now that she has a leadership tag, she is hundred percent well deserving of it, she said. Meanwhile, IANS understands that former India captain Anju Jain is likely to take charge as DCs batting coach. Anju featured in eight Tests and 65 ODIs for India from 1993 to 2005, and amassed 2170 runs overall. Apart from hitting one century and three fifties in Tests, she claimed 15 catches and effected eight stumpings in the format, while contributing with 30 catches and 51 stumpings in ODIs. Meanwhile, IANS understands that former India captain Anju Jain is likely to take charge as DCs batting coach. Anju featured in eight Tests and 65 ODIs for India from 1993 to 2005, and amassed 2170 runs overall. Also Read: Live Cricket Score She also served as the head coach of Bangladesh womens team, and worked in the same capacity with Odisha, Vidarbha, Assam, Tripura and Baroda teams in the domestic circuit. Article Source: IANS

CNMSports 25 Dec 2025 3:22 pm

Smuggling racket busted: 186 iPhones, Pakistani cosmetics seized at Mumbai airport; 6 arrested

Mumbai customs officials intercepted six individuals arriving from Dubai, seizing 186 high-end iPhones and Pakistani cosmetics valued at Rs 4 crore. The group, acting as carriers for a syndicate, failed to produce legal documentation for the smuggled goods. This bust prevented a potential Rs 1.18 crore duty evasion.

The Times of India 25 Dec 2025 3:06 pm

PM Modi says, `Irregularities in sports ended after 2014`

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said irregularities in sports and team selection ended after 2014, allowing talented athletes from even the poorest families to succeed on merit, while addressing the Sansad Khel Mahotsav, highlighting rising budgets and growing sports culture

Mid Day 25 Dec 2025 2:28 pm

Former service chiefs discuss lessons from modern warfare, leadership at IIT Techfest

Former service chiefs at IIT Bombay's Techfest emphasized modern warfare's reliance on evidence, citing Balakot's cloud cover as a lesson. They highlighted the critical role of intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance, alongside the threat of hypersonic missiles. Discussions also covered leadership, national values, and the growing strategic importance of maritime security for India's economic prosperity.

The Times of India 25 Dec 2025 2:05 pm

BMC polls: Congress gambit to go solo reshapes Opposition contest in Mumbai

MUMBAI: The Congress' decision to contest the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections independently has fragmented the Opposition space in the Mumbai civic battle and turned the January 15 polls into a multi-cornered contest. The party cited the alignment between the Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena (UBT) and Raj Thackeray's MNS as the reason for opting out of the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) arrangement for the civic polls. According to political observers, the Congress' move to go solo, focusing on local issues and ideological clarity, reflects strategic recalibration and political vulnerability. It is a bold gambit but one fraught with risk in a political landscape dominated by well-entrenched alliances and resurgent rivals, they said. How the Congress navigates this terrain in Mumbai could have long-lasting implications for its political fortunes in Maharashtra and beyond, they said. Historically, the Congress was a dominant force in Mumbai's civic politics, but the last three decades have seen a steady decline in its seat share. In the last polls in 2017, the then undivided Shiv Sena (84) and BJP (82) were neck-and-neck, while the Congress' tally plunged to just 31 seats. Congress leaders said they could not align with the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) due to ideological differences, particularly over its stand on linguistic identity and migrant issues, which they argue run contrary to their party's inclusive image. We cannot be part of an alliance that promotes divisive politics, Maharashtra Congress in-charge Ramesh Chennithala has said. The Congress strategy is aimed at consolidating minority, Dalit and migrant voters, sections that may be uncomfortable with the MNS' links with the Maha Vikas Aghadi, said party leaders. MVA comprises the Congress, Shiv Sena (UBT) and NCP (SP), while the Mahayuti consists of the BJP, Shiv Sena led by Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and NCP under Deputy CM Ajit Pawar. The Congress has also indicated that its campaign will focus on local issues such as infrastructure, flooding, air pollution and alleged corruption in the functioning of the BMC. Thackerays have joined hands after 20 years, but many challenges loom on the road to the BMC Political analysts said that the approach allows the Congress to target the BJP-led Mahayuti alliance on governance while distancing itself from Uddhav Thackeray's party, which controlled the BMC for over two decades until 2022. However, the decision carries significant risks, they said. In recent elections, Opposition unity has been viewed as a key factor in countering the BJP's organisational strength. A divided Opposition in Mumbai could potentially benefit the BJP-Shiv Sena (Shinde faction) alliance. The Congress also faces organisational challenges in the city. Its grassroots presence has weakened over the years, raising questions about its ability to field strong candidates across all 227 wards. Talks with Prakash Ambedkar-led Vanchit Bahujan Aghadi (VBA) for a possible understanding are ongoing, though sources say differences over seat-sharing have so far prevented a formal alliance. A good showing in the BMC polls could help the Congress rebuild its organisational base in Maharashtra and bargaining power ahead of future elections, while a poor performance could further marginalise it in the state's urban political landscape. Control of the BMC is considered politically significant due to its large budget and influence over Mumbai's civic administration. However, the Congress' decision could turn the BMC polls into what might have been a bipolar fight into a crowded, multipolar battle. NCP (SP) opens talks with Congress for BMC polls, stakes claim to 50 seats Congress leaders insist the gamble is existential rather than tactical. The immediate trigger was the long-anticipated rapprochement between Uddhav Thackeray and his cousin Raj Thackeray, which was formally announced on Wednesday. For the Congress, Raj Thackeray's aggressive sons of the soil rhetoric, often directed at North Indian migrants, is a problem. Party leaders argue they cannot sacrifice the Congress's long-held positioning as a secular, inclusive force in Mumbai's diverse electorate. We cannot align with forces that divide the city on linguistic lines. Our fight is for 'vikas' (development), not 'vivad' (division), Chennithala had said earlier. Political observers said that by contesting independently, the Congress aims to position itself as the only national, secular alternative in the fray. The party is betting heavily on the Muslim, Dalits, and North Indian vote banks, segments potentially alienated by the MNS' presence in the opposition camp. The deployment of Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy and former MP Mohammad Azharuddin shows the party's targeted outreach to Telugu- and Urdu-speaking neighbourhoods, signalling a return to identity-based micro-mobilisation. The Congress plans to release detailed chargesheets alleging corruption and administrative failures in the BMC -- both under the current state dispensation and during the Shiv Sena's earlier control of the civic body. However, a multi-cornered contest could indirectly benefit the Mahayuti alliance, said political analysts. Whether the bet to go solo pays off could shape not just the city's civic future, but the Congress' trajectory in Maharashtra for years to come, they added. Elections to 29 civic corporations, including the civic bodies in MMR, will be held on January 15, and votes will be counted the next day. MahaYuti seat sharing formula finalised 150:50:27 for BMC election

The New Indian Express 25 Dec 2025 1:18 pm

Reunion Of Thackeray Brothers To Protect Marathi Manoos' Welfare: Shiv Sena

Shiv Sena Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray said while many alliances and coalitions have occurred in politics, tie-up between Shiv Sena led by Uddhav Thackeray and Maharashtra Navnirman Sena founded by Raj Thackeray is set to be historic.

NDTV 25 Dec 2025 1:12 pm

Nine dead after speeding truck collides with sleeper bus in Chitradurga

At least nine people were killed after a speeding truck rammed into a luxury sleeper bus in Karnatakas Chitradurga district, causing the bus to catch fire. The bus with 32 passengers, which was on its way to Gokarna was engulfed in flames under the impact of the collision and most of the deceased were burnt alive inside the vehicle

Mid Day 25 Dec 2025 1:11 pm

Maharashtra Couple Dead At Home, Bodies Of Sons Found On Railway Track In Suspected Mass Suicide

In Nanded, Maharashtra, a family of four was found dead in suspected suicides, with the parents hanging at home and the sons discovered on nearby railway tracks.

News18 25 Dec 2025 1:08 pm

Mumbai high-rise fire scare: Blaze erupts on 14th floor at Sorrento Tower, several residents trapped; 40 rescued so far

A significant fire erupted on the 14th floor of a 23-storey residential building in Andheri West this morning, causing extensive smoke and trapping residents on upper levels. Firefighters responded swiftly, declaring it a Level-I incident. Multiple agencies are on-site, working to rescue those stranded and ventilate the structure. No injuries have been reported yet.

The Times of India 25 Dec 2025 1:08 pm

Congress alleges Aravallis opened to mining after Modi govts redefinition

The Congress has accused the Centre of weakening environmental protection, claiming over 90 pc of the Aravallis may be opened to mining due to a new hill redefinition. He also accused the government of launching a determined assault on ecological balance by weakening environmental protection laws and loosening pollution norms

Mid Day 25 Dec 2025 12:39 pm

Congress gambit to go solo in BMC polls reshapes Opposition contest in Mumbai

The Congress has opted to contest the BMC elections independently, fracturing the opposition and creating a multi-cornered battle. Citing ideological differences with the Shiv Sena (UBT) and MNS alliance, the party aims to consolidate minority, Dalit, and migrant votes by focusing on local issues and its secular image. This bold move carries significant risks for the Congress's future in Maharashtra.

The Economic Times 25 Dec 2025 12:21 pm

BMC polls heat up: Thackeray cousins' pact likened to PutinZelenskyy peace talks; Mahayuti dubs alliance opportunistic

The political reunion of estranged Thackeray cousins, Uddhav and Raj, ahead of BMC polls has sparked debate. While supporters hail it as historic and a revival of Marathi unity, the ruling Mahayuti dismisses it as opportunistic hype, likening it to a Putin-Zelensky moment and questioning its impact.

The Times of India 25 Dec 2025 12:15 pm

Four Women from Kumuram Bheem Asifabad Killed in Maharashtra Road Accident

Car returning from Nagpur plunges off bridge near DevadaSondo; two others critically injured.

Deccan Chronicle 25 Dec 2025 11:12 am

Civic polls: Rapid urban growth, strained services key voter issues in Mumbai region

Nine municipal corporations in Maharashtra's Mumbai Metropolitan Region are heading to polls. Core civic issues like pollution, housing, water, sanitation, and public transport are shaping voter choices. Candidates are addressing these challenges as rapid urban growth strains infrastructure and services. Residents demand immediate improvements in public amenities and infrastructure.

The Economic Times 25 Dec 2025 11:00 am

After deadline miss, DOJ signals further delay in Epstein files release

The Christmas Eve announcement came hours after a dozen US senators called on the Justice Department`s watchdog to examine its failure to meet the deadline

Mid Day 25 Dec 2025 10:58 am

Israel accuses Hamas of violating Donald Trumps 20-point ceasefire plan

The English-language statement comes days before Netanyahu is set to fly to Florida to meet with US President Donald Trump to discuss the next steps in the fragile Gaza ceasefire

Mid Day 25 Dec 2025 10:57 am

Trump-backed Nasry Asfura clinches victory in Honduras polls

The former mayor of Honduras` capital Tegucigalpa, won in his second bid for the presidency, after he and Nasralla were neck-and-neck during a weeks-long vote count that fuelled international concern.

Mid Day 25 Dec 2025 10:52 am

Uttarakhand: Gangster Vinay Tyagi shot while being taken to Laksar Court

The incident occurred when unidentified assailants opened fire on him while he was being taken to the Laksar court in Haridwar for a hearing

Mid Day 25 Dec 2025 10:50 am

Southern California hit by severe storm, flash floods and evacuations ordered

Forecasters said Southern California could see its wettest Christmas in years and warned about flash flooding and mudslides. Areas scorched by January`s wildfires were under evacuation warnings

Mid Day 25 Dec 2025 10:46 am

Delhis air quality improves slightly, several areas record moderate AQI

Although the citys overall air quality continued to remain in the poor category with an average Air Quality Index of 221, several locations across Delhi and the National Capital Region registered better readings, falling into the moderate category

Mid Day 25 Dec 2025 10:39 am

Ratnagiri plant has machinery of 'tainted' Italian firm, emitting hazardous chemicals: Rohit Pawar

State industries minister Uday Samant, however, said the chemicals in question are not being produced at the plant set up by Lakshmi Organic Chemicals in the Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation (MIDC) area at Lote Parashuram, 225 km south of Mumbai.

The Economic Times 25 Dec 2025 8:58 am

Donald Trump immigration policy segment accidentally airs on TV app

The story was pulled from Global Television Network, one of Canadas largest networks, but still ran on the networks app

Mid Day 25 Dec 2025 8:36 am

US and Ukraine reach consensus on key issues to end war

Volodymyr Zelenskyy spoke as the US showed the 20-point plan, hammered out after marathon talks in Florida in recent days, to Russian negotiators. A response is expected from Moscow on Wednesday, Zelenskyy said.

Mid Day 25 Dec 2025 8:34 am

Hackers claim cyberattack on French postal service

After the claim by the cybercrime group known as Noname057, the French intelligence agency DGSI took over investigation into the hacking attack, the Paris prosecutors office said in a statement to The Associated Press

Mid Day 25 Dec 2025 8:32 am

Bangladesh govt to take responsibility of slain workers family

Education adviser CR Abrar on Tuesday met the bereaved family of 25-year-old Dipu Das, who was killed by a mob and his body set on fire on December 18 in Mymensingh

Mid Day 25 Dec 2025 8:29 am

Unnao rape survivor to challenge Kuldeep Sengars sentence suspension in SC

The Delhi High Court on Tuesday suspended the sentence of Sengar, who is serving life imprisonment in the case, and ordered his release on bail pending the disposal of his appeal against his conviction by a trial court in December 2019

Mid Day 25 Dec 2025 8:27 am

Even small alcohol intake linked to higher risk of mouth cancer, study finds

Researchers from Navi Mumbais Center for Cancer Epidemiology, among other institutes in India and International Agency for Research on Cancer, France, analysed 1803 individuals with buccal mucosa (mouth) cancer and 1903 randomly selected healthy people from across five study centres between 2010 and 2021

Mid Day 25 Dec 2025 8:26 am

Army JCO killed in firing in Jammu and Kashmirs Samba

The incident is under investigation and further details will be shared as facts are established, the spokesperson said. The Armys Rising Star Corps identified the jawan as Subedar Surjeet Singh and paid rich tributes to him

Mid Day 25 Dec 2025 8:23 am

Officials cant just occupy school/college premises

We want to see that studies and students are given preference with regular communication channels open for the principal/college administrators and election in-charge.

Mid Day 25 Dec 2025 7:55 am

'Media Blackout After Campaign Ends': Maharashtra State Election Commission On Jan 15 Civic Polls

According to the commission, public campaigning for the civic body electionswill officially conclude at 5.30 pm on January 13, 2026

News18 25 Dec 2025 5:09 am

Mumbai: Bishop decries attacks on Christmas gatherings

The Times of India 25 Dec 2025 3:06 am

Mumbai: FDA to intensify checks at hotels before New Year

The Times of India 25 Dec 2025 2:51 am

Mumbai to Nanded flights to restart from Dec 25, 2025

The Times of India 25 Dec 2025 2:49 am

Maharashtra: Man stabbed on local train, assailant flees

The Times of India 25 Dec 2025 2:17 am

Mumbai: Businessman loses Rs 80 lakh in cash delivery fraud

The Times of India 25 Dec 2025 2:16 am