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Allocation of portfolios expected today: Maharashtra Minister Bharat Gogawale

Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and his deputies Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar were sworn in on December 5, and 39 ministers were inducted ahead of the Winter Session on December 15 at Raj Bhavan in Nagpur

21 December,2024 12:37 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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Mayawati calls for nationwide protest on Dec 24 against Amit Shah's Ambedkar rem

The BSP chief claimed that her party is devoted to Babasaheb Ambedkar, who dedicated his life to securing the rights of the Dalits and Bahujans

21 December,2024 12:15 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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Foggy morning in Delhi, mercury settles at 7.6 degrees Celsius

Delhi's air quality improved significantly. The Air Quality Index (AQI) came down to 392 in the 'very poor' category from 429 on Friday, Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) data showed

21 December,2024 11:40 AM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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Two Naxalite surrendered in Gadchiroli with a combined reward of Rs 8 lakh

One accused, Poyam has 12 cases to his name, including six encounters, five murders and an offence of dacoity, police said

21 December,2024 11:23 AM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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Rajasthan: Death toll in Jaipur tanker truck collision rises to 14, confirms DCP

The Friday accident, which resulted in a massive fire, involved a truck loaded with chemicals colliding with a tanker carrying LPG and other vehicles

21 December,2024 11:20 AM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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Madhya Pradesh: Four of family killed in fire at milk parlour-cum-house in Dewas

According to police, Dinesh Karpentar (35), his wife Gayatri (30), 10-year-old daughter Ishika (10) and seven-year-old son Chirag died in the fire

21 December,2024 11:10 AM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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Education system must facilitate learning, not be barrier, says Mohan Bhagwat

The RSS chief, who was speaking after inaugurating LokSeva E School in Baner on Friday, emphasised that education is not a business but a "vrat" (pledge) to create fine human beings

21 December,2024 10:58 AM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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Mid-Day Top News: Illegal vendors hide inside magistrate’s court 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

21 December,2024 10:39 AM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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Manipur: 3 held in separate operations with arms, ammunition

the arrested member of the banned Kangleipak Communist Party (Peoples' War Group) was involved in extortion activities

21 December,2024 10:35 AM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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Good detention centre will be built in Mumbai for illegal Bangladeshis: Fadnavis

Earlier Thane police's anti-human trafficking cell arrested a Bangladeshi couple living illegally in Kalyan, officials said on Friday

21 December,2024 10:21 AM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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Voting for Punjab Municipal Corporation elections 2024 underway

The polling began at 7 am amid tight security arrangements and will continue till 4 pm; the officials said the votes would be counted at the polling stations after the polling had concluded

21 December,2024 10:02 AM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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Croatia: Seven-year-old girl dead, several others wounded in stabbing incident

The attacker, a 19-year-old believed to be a former student of Precko Elementary School, entered a first-grade classroom early Friday morning and began his assault with a knife.

21 December,2024 08:57 AM IST | ANI
'We may differ in language, religion, but in our hearts we are all Indians'

'We may differ in language, religion, but in our hearts we are all Indians'

CM Atishi emphasized that Christmas is the perfect occasion to remember this culture

21 December,2024 08:55 AM IST | New Delhi | ANI
Earthquake of magnitude 4.8 strikes Nepal

Earthquake of magnitude 4.8 strikes Nepal

The earthquake occurred at 3:59 am Indian Standard Time (IST), the NCS noted.

21 December,2024 08:48 AM IST | Kathmandu | ANI
Samajwadi Party MP fined Rs 1.91 cr over power theft

Samajwadi Party MP fined Rs 1.91 cr over power theft

The development follows a police case registered on Thursday under Section 135 of the Electricity Act, 2003, for theft of electricity

21 December,2024 08:35 AM IST | Sambhal | Agencies
Lok Sabha sends ‘one nation, one election’ bills to JPC

Lok Sabha sends ‘one nation, one election’ bills to JPC

BJP leader and MP Bhratruhari Mahtab is tipped to be the chairman of the Joint Parliament Committee on bills

21 December,2024 08:34 AM IST | New Delhi | Agencies
Nana Patole hits back at 'urban Naxal' allegations by CM Devendra Fadnavis

Nana Patole hits back at 'urban Naxal' allegations by CM Devendra Fadnavis

Speaking in the Maharashtra Assembly on Wednesday, CM Fadnavis stated that a bill was introduced in the Legislative Assembly to 'close down the urban Naxal hideouts'

20 December,2024 10:57 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Kolkata airport decked up to mark 100 years of flight operations

Kolkata airport decked up to mark 100 years of flight operations

Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu is scheduled to launch the three-month-long celebrations on Saturday

20 December,2024 10:08 PM IST | Kolkata | mid-day online correspondent
Bihar: 134 cops booked in Muzaffarpur for 'hampering investigations'

Bihar: 134 cops booked in Muzaffarpur for 'hampering investigations'

The officials, who have been booked under Section 316(5) of the Bharatiya Nyay Samhita (criminal breach of trust by public servants), took up their new assignments "five to 10 years ago", said sources

20 December,2024 09:44 PM IST | Muzaffarpur (Bihar) | PTI
PM Modi to leave for Kuwait on Saturday: MEA

PM Modi to leave for Kuwait on Saturday: MEA

PM Modi will hold talks with the top Kuwaiti leadership, visit an Indian labour camp, address the Indian community and attend the opening ceremony of the Gulf Cup football tournament

20 December,2024 09:08 PM IST | New Delhi | PTI
Parliament scuffle case against Rahul Gandhi transferred to Crime Branch

Parliament scuffle case against Rahul Gandhi transferred to Crime Branch

On Thursday, a face-off at the Parliament entry steps between the opposition and NDA MPs in Parliament premises over the alleged insult to B R Ambedkar left former minister Pratap Chandra Sarangi and Mukesh Rajput injured

20 December,2024 09:02 PM IST | New Delhi | PTI
Germany Car Attack: Saudi Arabian driver rams into Christmas market, 2 lose live

    Germany Car Attack: Saudi Arabian driver rams into Christmas market, 2 lose live

    On the evening of Dec 21, a driver rammed a car into a crowded Christmas market in Magdeburg, Germany. The deadly accident killed at least two people, including a child, and injuring more than 60 others. The suspect, a 50-year-old male, Saudi Arabian doctor with permanent residency in Germany, was arrested at the scene. Saudi Arabia's foreign ministry has condemned the attack, expressing solidarity with Germany and condolences to the victims’ families. German Chancellor Olaf Scholz who sent his thoughts to the affected expected to visit the site along with Interior Minister Nancy Faeser.

    21 December,2024 12:05 PM IST
    Pak PM orders action against officials involved in human trafficking scandal

    Pak PM orders action against officials involved in human trafficking scandal

    The meeting was updated on preventive measures taken to combat human trafficking, alongside new developments regarding the recent boat disaster near the Greek island of Gavdos.

    21 December,2024 08:53 AM IST | Islamabad | ANI

    Germany: 2 killed, at least 68 injured in suspected attack at Magdeburg market

    The tragic incident, which unfolded in the heart of the popular holiday market, left 68 people injured.

    21 December,2024 08:50 AM IST | Germany | ANI

    Biden administration cancels more loans

    Biden has canceled USD 180 billion in federal student loans.

    21 December,2024 08:47 AM IST | Washington | Agencies
    Over 30 lakh devotees make pilgrimage to Badrinath and Kedarnath in 2024: Report

    Over 30 lakh devotees make pilgrimage to Badrinath and Kedarnath in 2024: Report

    The Shri Badrinath-Kedarnath Temple Committee reported a record-breaking 30,87,417 pilgrims visiting Badrinath and Kedarnath Dhams during the 2024 Yatra season, highlighting the success of temple and local administration efforts

    18 November,2024 10:03 AM IST | Dehradun

    Gurunanak Jayanti brings light and devotion to Mumbai's gurudwaras

    Mumbai marks Guru Nanak’s birth anniversary with celebrations highlighting his teachings on unity, service, and compassion.

    16 November,2024 02:07 PM IST | Mumbai | Anisha Shrivastava

    Varanasi: Large crowds gather at Dashashwamedh Ghat for 'Ganga Mahotsav 2024'

    Large crowds gathered at Varanasi's Dashashwamedh Ghat for the ongoing Ganga Mahotsav 2024, where cultural performances, including a Kathak dance by Yasmin Singh, added to the vibrant atmosphere. The festival celebrates the spiritual significance of the Ganges and attracts visitors from around the world

    13 November,2024 09:59 AM IST | Varanasi
    A world with free healthcare for all

    A world with free healthcare for all

    Would this dream be realised if we spent our collective resources on building systems for the common good and held governments accountable for upholding our fundamental right to health?

    20 December,2024 07:34 AM IST | Mumbai | Rosalyn D'mello
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