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Netanyahu says Israel closely monitoring Iran as protests for freedom grow

The protests began on December 28 as demonstrations against soaring inflation and economic hardship, but soon escalated into tense nationwide unrest, marked by violent clashes between protesters and security forces

Mid Day 12 Jan 2026 7:56 am

Hamas says it will dissolve Gaza govt when new Palestinian body takes over

Hamas and the rival Palestinian Authority, the Palestinians` internationally recognised representative, have not announced the names of the technocrats, who are not supposed to be politically affiliated, and it remains unclear if they will be cleared by Israel and the US

Mid Day 12 Jan 2026 7:52 am

UK in talks with NATO to counter Russia, China in Arctic

Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander said the talks are `business as usual` rather than a response to recent threats by US President Donald Trump to take over Greenland

Mid Day 12 Jan 2026 7:48 am

Parties in Maharashtra need only power: Akbaruddin Owaisi

Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar: Political parties in Maharashtra have abandoned ideology and are interested only in power, AIMIM leader Akbaruddin Owaisi said on Sunday, alleging that Muslims and backward communities continue to remain at the bottom despite decades of political support to national leaders. Addressing a rally in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar in the states Marathwada region ahead of Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .

The Siasat Daily 12 Jan 2026 7:43 am

Coastal Road must not confound marathoners

While change may keep this exciting, it is important that runners arent confused

Mid Day 12 Jan 2026 7:42 am

A country made for sports

It makes sense for legendary athletes and footballers to spend time in India given our respect for their skills

Mid Day 12 Jan 2026 7:40 am

Delhi: Two more accused arrested in Turkman Gate stone-pelting incident

The accused have been identified as Fahim alias Sanu and Shehzad. With their arrest, the total number of people held in connection with the case has risen to 18

Mid Day 12 Jan 2026 7:11 am

Russia must be stopped, Zelenskyy says as he urges Europe and US to unite

Calling the situation madness, Zelenskyy urged the United States, Europe, and international partners to unite in stopping Russia, stressing that the ongoing conflict highlights the world`s failure to protect itself from aggressive regimes

Mid Day 12 Jan 2026 7:06 am

IT Ministry warning forces X to act on Grok obscene content in India

Around 3500 pieces of content have been blocked, and over 600 accounts deleted, according to sources. X has accepted its mistake, and said it will comply with Indian laws, sources said, adding that in future, the platform will not allow obscene imagery

Mid Day 12 Jan 2026 6:38 am

Actor-singer Prashant Tamang, 43, dies of cardiac arrest

Tamangs close friend, singer Mahesh Sewa, said that the singer-actor died at his residence in Janak Puri; the family is yet to decide whether to perform the funeral in Delhi or Darjeeling

Mid Day 12 Jan 2026 6:35 am

Wont let BJP and Adani take away Mumbai, say Thackeray cousins

They accuse the party of pursuing divisive politics and systematically isolating Mumbais Marathi Manoos; the cousins claim the national party has been facilitating land grab to benefit Adani Group and conspiring to separate Mumbai from Maharashtra and bring it closer to Gujarat

The Hindu 12 Jan 2026 3:00 am

Two women booked for drunk driving in Mumbai

The Times of India 12 Jan 2026 12:42 am

MNS Dombivli City Chief who withdraw nomination joins BJP

The Times of India 12 Jan 2026 12:42 am

Thackeray Cousins Target BJP at Joint Shivaji Park Rally

MNS chief Raj Thackeray appealed to the Marathi people to unite for Mumbai and Maharashtra.

Deccan Chronicle 11 Jan 2026 11:51 pm

Israel will be target if America strikes over protests: Iran

Iran`s exiled Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi, who called for protests Thursday and Friday, asked in his latest message for demonstrators to take to the streets Saturday and Sunday

Mid Day 11 Jan 2026 11:01 pm

NDTV Power Play: Top Leaders Share Their Vision For Maharashtra

Several leaders shared their vision for Maharashtra's future including its politics at NDTV's Power Play on Sunday.

NDTV 11 Jan 2026 10:34 pm

NCP factions unveil joint manifesto for Pimpri Chinchwad, promise free bus and metro ride

Maharashtra civic polls: The NCP, although a member of the ruling Mahayuti, and NCP (SP), a constituent of the opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi, have joined hands for the January 15 elections to Pune and Pimpri Chinchwad civic bodies.

The Economic Times 11 Jan 2026 9:22 pm

In Nashik, Fadnavis promises pothole free roads, clean water

Chief Minister promises pothole-free roads for the next 50 years, also announces plans for high-speed rail corridor between Nashik and Pune

Mid Day 11 Jan 2026 9:01 pm

Sena (UBT) workers feel abandoned as Uddhav doesn`t travel out of Mumbai: Shinde

Addressing an election rally ahead of the January 15 municipal corporation polls, Eknath Shinde alleged that Uddhav Thackerays limited public outreach has left party cadres demoralised

Mid Day 11 Jan 2026 8:12 pm

Soldier On Paternity Leave Dies Hours Before Child's Birth In Maharashtra

An Indian Army soldier died in a road accident in Maharashtra's Satara district, just hours before the birth of his daughter.

NDTV 11 Jan 2026 7:59 pm

'He Doesn't Step Out Of Mumbai': E Shinde's Latest Attack On U Thackeray

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Sunday said Shiv Sena (UBT) workers are feeling abandoned as the party leader Uddhav Thackeray is not travelling out of Mumbai.

NDTV 11 Jan 2026 7:42 pm

Send Rs 1 lakh right away as 95% of my speeches are about development: Maharashtra CM Fadnavis on Uddhav challenge

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has challenged Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Uddhav Thackeray. Fadnavis stated he would give Rs 1 lakh if Thackeray could present a speech focused solely on development. He countered Thackeray's offer of Rs 1 lakh for election speeches without Hindu-Muslim or India-Pakistan issues. Fadnavis asserted his speeches prioritize development, claiming Thackeray's do not.

The Economic Times 11 Jan 2026 6:11 pm

Iran protests: Pezeshkian vows to listen to protesters, warns against rioters

The comments from Masoud Pezeshkian represent a hardening tone from the reformist leader, who so far has been unable to assuage the public, as anger over the country`s ailing economy exploded into a direct challenge to the nation`s theocracy

Mid Day 11 Jan 2026 5:43 pm

Interest-Free Loans For Women, Homes For BMC Cleaners In Mahayuti Manifesto

The ruling Mahayuti alliance in Maharashtra on Sunday released its manifesto for the upcoming Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections.

NDTV 11 Jan 2026 4:22 pm

Ladki Bahin Yojana:BJP accuses Congress of opposing welfare scheme

Speaking to reporters, Maharashtra Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule asserted that the welfare scheme, launched in 2024, does not violate the model code of conduct, which is currently in force for the January 15 municipal corporation elections

Mid Day 11 Jan 2026 4:16 pm

BJP ends alliance With Ravi Ranas party in Amravati, claims support of his wife

Confirming the development on Sunday, Amravati BJP district president Nitin Dhande said the party had withdrawn its support from the six seats earlier allotted to the Yuva Swabhiman Party

Mid Day 11 Jan 2026 4:00 pm

In D Fadnavis's Assurance To Gen Z, A Mumbai Action Plan For Next 5 Years

We want to pledge Rs 17,000 crore towards climate action, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said at NDTV's Power Play.

NDTV 11 Jan 2026 3:27 pm

Easier To Handle Eknath Shinde Or Uddhav Thackeray? What D Fadnavis Said

Comparing his experience of working with Uddhav Thackeray and his lieutenant-turned-rival Eknath Shinde, Maharashtra Chief Minister and BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis has said it is easy to handle Shinde, but quite difficult to work with Thackeray.

NDTV 11 Jan 2026 3:26 pm

Will develop AI tool to identify Bangladeshi migrants: CM Devendra Fadnavis vows flood-free Mumbai; see what Mahayuti manifesto promises

The Mahayuti alliance has launched a comprehensive manifesto for Mumbai civic elections, promising technology-driven governance and a global powerhouse vision. Key pledges include a 50% fare concession for women on BEST buses and the use of AI to curb corruption and improve services. The alliance also aims to free the city from Bangladeshi migrants.

The Times of India 11 Jan 2026 2:49 pm

Maharashtra To Get AI Tool To Identify Bangladeshi Immigrants: D Fadnavis

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said an Artificial Intelligence tool is being developed that will be able to identify illegal Bangladeshi and Rohingya immigrants in the state.

NDTV 11 Jan 2026 2:33 pm

Sanjay Raut slams BJPs Annamalai for saying Mumbai is not Maharashtra city

You should file a case against him here. How can he talk like this about Maharashtra's capital? The CM should file a case against him and arrest him. He should not be allowed to leave Mumbai, says Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut

The Hindu 11 Jan 2026 1:15 pm

Cuba braces for aftershocks with the US-Venezuela crisis

Growing US seizures of Venezuela-linked oil tankers have raised alarm in Cuba, where experts warn that a halt in oil supplies could trigger deeper economic collapse, social unrest and a fresh wave of mass migration

Mid Day 11 Jan 2026 12:51 pm

Bihar Police bust cyber fraud gang luring men with fake Rs 10 job offers

Bihar Police uncovered a cyber fraud gang in Nawada that duped men with fake offers of up to Rs 10 lakh for impregnating childless women, collecting small registration fees before vanishing

Mid Day 11 Jan 2026 12:49 pm

Greenland rejects Trumps deal to acquire the island

Greenlands party leaders and Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen rejected President Donald Trumps renewed push for US control of the island, saying Greenlands future must be decided solely by its people

Mid Day 11 Jan 2026 12:45 pm

Young female leopard killed in train accident near Deolali station

Following the alert, the Nashik Forest Divisions wildlife rescue team rushed to the spot and shifted the injured animal away from the tracks, after which train movement was restored

Mid Day 11 Jan 2026 12:43 pm

Prisoners in California jail to receive VR therapy

A Los Angeles-based nonprofit is using virtual reality headsets in California prisons to expose inmates to real-world scenarios, job interviews and virtual travel, helping them prepare for reentry and offering hope

Mid Day 11 Jan 2026 12:40 pm

Myanmar holds 2nd round of elections amid armed conflict

Myanmar resumed voting in the second phase of its first general election in five years, with polling expanded to conflict-hit areas as critics and the UN warned the military-run polls lack credibility

Mid Day 11 Jan 2026 12:38 pm

Massive crowds gather at Somnath temple as PM Modi attends celebrations

Thousands of devotees thronged the Somnath temple till late night as PM Narendra Modi attended the Somnath Swabhiman Parv, featuring Omkar chanting, grand decorations, fireworks and a spectacular 3,000-drone show

Mid Day 11 Jan 2026 12:35 pm

Iran protests enter third week as death toll rises to at least 116

Nationwide protests in Iran entered a third week with at least 116 people killed and over 2,600 arrested, activists said, as authorities warned demonstrators could face severe punishment amid fears of a crackdown

Mid Day 11 Jan 2026 12:32 pm

Slow-moving prisoner releases in Venezuela enter 3rd day

Venezuelan detainee Diogenes Angulo reunites with family after over a year in prison as the government pledges releases. Families continue protests while hundreds remain jailed amid political turmoil and US intervention

Mid Day 11 Jan 2026 12:28 pm

A tubelight in his mind: Asaduddin Owaisi hits back at Himanta Biswa Sarma over only Hindu will become PM of India remark

AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi slammed Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma's remark that only a Hindu can be PM, calling it a Pakistan-like mindset. Owaisi asserted India's Constitution allows any citizen to hold the top post, envisioning a future hijab-clad PM. Political leaders across parties criticized Owaisi's comments, with some accusing him of appeasement.

The Times of India 11 Jan 2026 11:29 am

YouTuber detained at Mumbai airport on defamation plaint

The Times of India 11 Jan 2026 9:48 am

AI goes aunty mode

Worried parents in China flood social media with AI-generated videos of people regretting not getting married, face backlash by young people

Mid Day 11 Jan 2026 9:09 am

Fadnavis to request PM Modi to launch Dharavi Revelopment Project, assures 350 sqft homes

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said the state will request Prime Minister Narendra Modi to lay the foundation stone for the Dharavi Redevelopment Project in Mumbai. The scheme aims to provide 350 sq ft homes to eligible residents settled before January 1, 2000, while those who arrived between 2000 and 2011 may get 300 sq ft flats at alternative locations.

The Economic Times 11 Jan 2026 9:06 am

Devendra Fadnavis arrest plot: Maharashtra top cop pushed for case against ex-DGP Sanjay Pandey

Former DGP Rashmi Shukla's pre-retirement report recommends FIRs against ex-DGP Sanjay Pandey and two others. They are accused of conspiring to implicate Devendra Fadnavis and Eknath Shinde in a 2016 ULC certificates scam. Shukla's report details alleged pressure on a businessman to falsely implicate the leaders.

The Times of India 11 Jan 2026 8:54 am

Political heirs step into poll arena armed with degrees

The Times of India 11 Jan 2026 8:46 am

BMC polls: Assembly speaker Rahul Narwekars brother richest candidate with Rs 124 crore; 35% of candidates are crorepatis

BMC elections reveal a stark wealth divide among candidates. Makrand Narwekar, brother of the state assembly speaker, leads with Rs 124 crore in assets, a significant jump from previous elections. Many contenders are crorepatis, while others, like a pan vendor and a rickshaw driver, highlight their commitment to public service despite modest means.

The Times of India 11 Jan 2026 8:41 am

Bapatla Police Nab Maharashtra Dacoity Gang

The arrests were made following a tip-off from Maharashtra Police that the gang

Deccan Chronicle 11 Jan 2026 6:52 am

Age no bar: Oldest BMC poll candidate is 76, youngest 21

The Times of India 11 Jan 2026 6:46 am

Face to face: An exhibition of portraits traces citys past

The Times of India 11 Jan 2026 6:40 am

BJP would have died of malnutrition if Bal Thackeray had not fed it: Uddhav

Speaking at a rally in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, the former Maharashtra Chief Minister took aim at the BJP following a remark by its leader Raosaheb Danve, who had said that every political party has eaten out of our plate, implying that all parties had received help from the BJP at some point

Mid Day 10 Jan 2026 11:26 pm

Mumbai: Minor among 3 injured in fight over pet dog barking

The Times of India 10 Jan 2026 10:54 pm

Centre to focus on 100 high-risk districts to cut road accident deaths

Zero-fatalities programme has already been rolled out in 20 districts in Uttar Pradesh, 19 in Tamil Nadu, 11 in Maharashtra, and nine in Karnataka

The Hindu 10 Jan 2026 10:39 pm

'Willing To Back Even Donald Trump To Strengthen Maharashtra': Raj Thackeray's Shocker

Raj Thackeray said that being flexible in political strategy does not amount to compromising ones ideology, and political labels mattered less than the interests of the state.

News18 10 Jan 2026 9:06 pm

'Willing To Back Even Trump For Strong Maharashtra': Raj Thackeray To NDTV

Flexibility in political approach does not mean a compromise on ideology, MNS chief Raj Thackeray has said, adding he would be willing to back even US President Donald Trump if that meant ensuring Maharashtra remained strong.

NDTV 10 Jan 2026 8:27 pm

Maharashtra civic polls: Shinde hits out at Uddhav-Raj, says people cant be influenced by brands

The Shiv Sena leader says attempts were made to influence candidates, but the peoples mandate was clearly in favour of development

The Hindu 10 Jan 2026 7:17 pm