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India launches `Operation Sindoor`, targets terror camps in Pakistan

An official statement from the government said, The Indian Armed Forces launched `Operation Sindoor`, hitting terrorist infrastructure from where terrorist attacks against India have been planned and directed

7 May 2025 3:07 am
From voting to process of electing next pope, here`s all you need to know

During the conclave, cardinals will gather in the Sistine Chapel to elect a successor to Pope Francis in a highly secretive process and it could take several days, potentially longer

6 May 2025 9:15 pm
India to conduct nationwide security drills on May 7

A Ministry of Home Affairs communication stated that the security drills shall include the operationalisation of air-raid warning sirens, training civilians on civil-defence aspects to protect themselves in the event of a hostile attack and cleaning bunkers and trenches

6 May 2025 6:12 pm
Around 278 Marathwada villages depend on tanker water amid scorching summer

The water scarcity is the most acute in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar district, as per the report issued by the divisional commissioner`s office. Marathwada, a central Maharashtra region, comprises eight districts

6 May 2025 5:49 pm
Maharashtra cabinet approves law to establish Nashik Kumbh Mela Authority

The Kumbh Mela Authority (KMA) will be formed on the lines of the Uttar Pradesh`s Prayagraj Kumbh Mela Authority, which was given planning powers for the major religious event

6 May 2025 5:15 pm
Kharge accuses PM for failing to inform security forces about Pahalgam attack

Congress president, Mallikarjun Kharge, accused prime minister, Narendra Modi for failing to inform the security forces to strengthen the security in pahalgam, despite receiving an intelligence reports from officals

6 May 2025 4:50 pm
Jammu and Kashmir: Pakistani intruder arrested along LoC in Poonch

The arrest came amid a diplomatic flare-up between India and Pakistan and almost daily ceasefire violations on the borders in the aftermath of the Pahalgam terror attack in which 26 people, mostly tourists, were killed

6 May 2025 4:36 pm
PM Modi calls Australian PM; both agree to advance strategic partnership

On Saturday, PM Modi had congratulated Albanese on his resounding victory and re-election as Prime Minister of Australia; he had said that he looked forward to working together to further deepen the India-Australia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership

6 May 2025 4:30 pm
21 out of 33 Supreme Court judges make their assets public

The Full Court of the Supreme Court had resolved that Judges should make a declaration of their assets on assuming office and whenever any acquisition of a substantial nature is made, to the Chief Justice

6 May 2025 4:13 pm
Flight operations at 4 Moscow airports suspended due to Ukrainian drone attack

Nine other regional Russian airports also temporarily stopped operating as drones struck areas along the border with Ukraine and deeper inside Russia, according to Russia`s civil aviation agency, Rosaviatsia, and the Defence Ministry

6 May 2025 4:12 pm
MP board result 2025 declared at mpresults.nic.in; check direct link here

Madhya Pradesh chief minister, Mohan Yadav, announced class 10 and class 12 results, congratulating the students and praising girls for outperforming boys in the board examination

6 May 2025 3:04 pm
Rahul Gandhi meets family of Navy officer in Karnal killed in Pahalgam attack

Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Saini`s wife, Suman Saini had on Sunday paid respects to the late Navy officer at a `Shraddhanjali Sabha` organised by his family members at their residence in Karnal

6 May 2025 2:47 pm
Caste census: Mallikarjun Kharge proposes Telangana framework in letter to PM

In his letter, Kharge criticised the government for not responding to his earlier communication in April 2023 and accused the BJP leadership of attacking the Congress for raising what he called a legitimate and necessary demand

6 May 2025 2:37 pm
Mid-Day Top News: First FIR filed in Mithi River cleaning scam 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

6 May 2025 1:32 pm
Pak troops target forward posts along LoC in 8 sectors across Jammu and Kashmir

This marks the 12th consecutive night of such provocations amid escalating tensions between India and Pakistan following the April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam that left 26 dead

6 May 2025 1:03 pm
Germany set to elect new chancellor amid political shifts; on WWII anniversary

The Germany lawmakers are set to elect their new 10th chancellor for the country on the eve of 80th anniversary of World War II. Friedrich Merz, the leader of Alternative for Germany party is seen to be the new chancellor

6 May 2025 1:01 pm
UNSC members call for de-escalation, ask Pakistan `tough questions`

Greece, president of the UNSC for the month of May, had scheduled the meeting on Monday following a request by Pakistan, which is currently a non-permanent member

6 May 2025 12:37 pm
Maharashtra: Man kills wife, gets caught transporting her body in Pune district

Based on a tip-off, a patrolling team of police intercepted the 28-year-old accused, who was riding his two-wheeler in the Nanded City area in the wee hours of the day, an official said

6 May 2025 11:50 am
DRI Nagpur seizes leopard skins and ivory from two men in Ujjain

Two people were caught in a hotel in Ujjain with leopard skins and ivory by DRI Nagpur. The wildlife items were seized under the Wildlife Protection Act and the accused were handed over to the forest department

6 May 2025 11:03 am
Indian children missing as boat capsizes near San Diego

The San Diego Sheriff`s Department, California State Parks, US Coast Guard, Del Mar Lifeguards, and US Border Patrol are among the multiple agencies involved in the response

6 May 2025 8:37 am
Israel strikes Yemen after Houthi missile hits airport

Ambulance sirens were also heard across the city, they said. `It was very strong,` Ahmed Saleh, who lives close to the port, said of the explosions

6 May 2025 8:36 am
Trump admin seeks dismissal of abortion pill access suit

Rather, the government argued the states don`t have the legal right, or standing, to sue.

6 May 2025 8:35 am
Issues related to Pakistan were not discussed, says ADB

Tensions have risen between India and Pakistan following the Pahalgam terror attack

6 May 2025 8:35 am
Bihar: 8 killed, 2 injured in head-on collision between car, tractor in Katihar

The two injured are undergoing treatment at the hospital, they said.

6 May 2025 8:34 am
Pakistan says wont hold back if India attacks or disrupts its water flow

Threatens nuclear response as UN Security Council meets to discuss issue

6 May 2025 8:33 am
Chinese tourist boats capsize in storm; 10 dead

The boats were lashed by a sudden rain and hail storm on the upper reaches of the Wu River, a tributary of the Yangtze.

6 May 2025 8:33 am
Israel now plans to capture all of Gaza

Israeli Cabinet ministers approved the plan after the Israeli military chief said the army was calling up tens of thousands of reserve soldiers

6 May 2025 8:33 am
Nepal Parl directs Oli govt to hold dialogue with India

Speaker of the House of Representatives (HoR) Devraj Ghimire issued the ruling to the government after lawmakers raised this issue in the HoR on Sunday

6 May 2025 8:31 am
Karnataka begins scheduled caste sub-group survey

Addressing a press conference here, the CM said the enumeration of scheduled castes is going on in the state

6 May 2025 8:31 am
Russia, Japan extend full support to India in fight against terrorism

Narendra Modi and Vladimir Putin reiterated their commitment to further deepen India-Russia Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership

6 May 2025 8:30 am
There should be zero tolerance for debris dumping

There must be enough awareness that debris dumping is a crime and will invite the strictest punishment

6 May 2025 8:27 am
How to cook a Musa Pseudostem

I dont want no banana fritters, I dont want no bananas, I dont want no banana leaf, all I want is some of that ol Musa Pseudostem Khich Khach

6 May 2025 8:27 am
India-Pak tensions: Home Ministry directs states to conduct drills on Wednesday

The measures to be taken during the drill include operationalisation of air raid warning sirens and training of civilians on civil defence aspects to protect themselves in the event of a `hostile attack`

5 May 2025 10:31 pm
Leaders condemn Pune temple desecration; BJP targets Sule for `soft response`

A young man has committed an inappropriate act at the Annapurna Devi temple in Paud village. This incident is extremely disgusting and infuriating. No sensitive person can possibly tolerate such behaviour, Supriya Sule wrote in the post on X

5 May 2025 8:57 pm
Pakistan carries out `training launch` of ballistic missile from Fatah series

The launch test was a part of `Exercise Indus`, a statement by Pakistan`s military arm, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), said. The launch was aimed at ensuring the operational readiness of troops and validating key technical parameters, including the missile`s advanced navigation system and enhanced accuracy, ISPR said

5 May 2025 7:23 pm
Fire breaks out in Mahakaleshwar temple`s air quality management system

The incident occurred after a short circuit triggered a fire in a battery of the air quality management system installed by the Madhya Pradesh Pollution Control Board on the roof of the control room at the much-revered shrine

5 May 2025 4:37 pm
Putin speaks to PM Modi; says perpetrators must be brought to justice

Russian President Vladimir Putin told PM Modi that Russia fully supports India`s fight against terrorism, according to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA)

5 May 2025 4:25 pm
Rahul Gandhi citizenship case: HC directs Centre to submit revised report

Lucknow court is prepared to hear the plea from the Ministry of Home Affairs on the status of opposition leader, Rahul Gandhi`s citizenship

5 May 2025 12:55 pm
Yemen missile halts Israel flights ahead of Gaza war vote

The army was calling up tens of thousands of reserves, Israel`s chief of staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir said

5 May 2025 8:28 am
Bengal will keep burning under Mamata Banerjee`s rule: Suvendu Adhikari

For things to be better, this government must be removed, but not from the backdoor by implementing the president`s rule

5 May 2025 8:27 am
Hundred of tourists evacuated amid flash floods in Jordan`s Petra

Yazan Mahadin, Commissioner of Petra Archeology Park and Tourism at the PDTRA, told the Jordan News Agency (Petra) that ticket sales for site entry were suspended from midday as a safety measure, according to Jordan News Agency.

5 May 2025 8:26 am
Citys heroes need a space of their own

There are better ways to honour and celebrate our citys icons and visionaries. Sir Pheroze and Lady Flora discuss what needs to be done to showcase their legacies for posterity

5 May 2025 7:59 am
Strict vigilance only way to ensure quality road work

Taking serious note of these deficiencies, a show cause was issued to the assistant engineer, the contractor, and the quality control agency

5 May 2025 7:59 am
Normalcy cant be Kashmirs fate

History teaches us there will be peace in the Valley only when Kashmiris political rights and aspirations are recognised, the prospect of which appears dimmer by the day

5 May 2025 7:59 am
Missile from Yemen halts flights, commuter movement in Israel

Attack comes hours before top officials vote on plans for Gaza war

5 May 2025 7:58 am
Toxic tea brewing in Karachi streets

A Sindh Food Authority report revealed that a recent inspection of 127 tea stalls and shops across Karachi revealed that 100 per cent of the tea leaves and 90 per cent of the milk samples were contaminated.

5 May 2025 7:57 am
SpaceX launch site approved as new US city of Starbase

With all the votes in, the tally was 212 in favour to six against, according to results published online by the Cameron County Elections Department

5 May 2025 7:57 am
UK cops arrest several Iranians over alleged plan for attack

Police said five men aged between 29 and 46 were detained on Saturday in various parts of England on suspicion of preparing a terrorist act.

5 May 2025 7:57 am
Hope theres no need for nukes in Ukraine war

Putin said Russia has the strength and the means to bring the conflict in Ukraine to a logical conclusion.

5 May 2025 7:57 am
Modi, Air Chief Marshal discuss security amid rising India-Pak tensions

PM emphasised national resolve to deal a crushing blow to terrorism

5 May 2025 7:55 am