Mother of cop killed in terror attack in J-K among those to be deported
The deportees were all collected from various districts and taken in buses to Punjab, where they will be handed over to the Pakistani authorities at the Wagah border, officials added
29 April,2025 06:34 PM IST | Srinagar | mid-day online correspondentJammu-Kashmir student in Nagpur claims assault; CM's intervention sought
The incident took place on the evening of April 27 in the Kamptee area of Nagpur. However, no complaint has been received so far from the victim, said a senior police officer
29 April,2025 05:41 PM IST | Nagpur | mid-day online correspondentIndia, France ink Rs 63,000-crore Rafale jet deal for navy
Under the terms of reference, the delivery of the jets will have to start around five years after signing of the contract
29 April,2025 05:30 PM IST | New Delhi | AgenciesHall owners asked to verify documents to prevent child marriages in Hingoli
A release issued by district collector Rahul Gupta highlighted occasional anomalies in the Aadhaar cards submitted before marriage and original birth certificates
29 April,2025 04:40 PM IST | Hingoli (Maharashtra) | mid-day online correspondentAkshaya Tritiya 2025 date, gold buying muhurat and why it’s so lucky
Falling on 30th April this year, Akshaya Tritiya is believed to bring endless prosperity. Here's everything you need to know before you buy gold or start something new
29 April,2025 03:51 PM IST | Mumbai | Anisha ShrivastavaNational Archives of India secures Dr Kalam’s documents for posterity
The NAI has secured the mandatory documents of former President of india, Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam for posterity. The obtained documents includes his passport, Aadhaar card, PAN card, tour reports, original correspondences, photographs, and lectures delivered across institutions.
29 April,2025 03:08 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondentMaharashtra govt to provide financial aid of Rs 50 lakh to families of victims
The announcement was made during a state cabinet meeting, where Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis paid tributes to the victims of the attack
29 April,2025 02:05 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentBanks to stay shut for three days from April 29 to May 1 across various states
Several Indian states will see bank closures from April 29 to May 1 due to regional holidays including Parshuram Jayanti, Akshaya Tritiya, Maharashtra Day and Labour Day. Here's a breakdown of city-wise shutdowns
29 April,2025 01:23 PM IST | Mumbai | Anisha ShrivastavaThree arrested for gang rape of minor girl in Ranchi
Police in Jharkhand’s Ranchi district have arrested three youths for allegedly gang raping a girl in Namkum; the FIR was filed by the victim’s father, and all accused have confessed to the crime
29 April,2025 01:02 PM IST | Ranchi | PTISC denies bail to ex-IPS officer Sanjiv Bhatt in custodial death case
The Supreme Court on Tuesday dismissed the bail plea of former IPS officer Sanjiv Bhatt, convicted in a 1990 custodial death case and serving a life sentence, stating there was no merit in his request for bail or sentence suspension
29 April,2025 12:58 PM IST | New Delhi | PTIRahul Gandhi distributes solar-powered carts during Raebareli visit
Congress MP Rahul Gandhi began his two-day visit to Raebareli and Amethi by inaugurating a solar roof plant and handing over solar-powered carts to local residents in need, highlighting his party’s push for clean energy and grassroots support
29 April,2025 12:54 PM IST | Raebareli | PTIManipur police to conduct survey to detect illegal Bangladeshi nationals
Manipur police have announced a statewide verification drive to identify illegal Bangladeshi and Pakistani nationals living without valid documents, following the recent Pahalgam terror attack. Key areas across Imphal Valley will be surveyed
29 April,2025 12:45 PM IST | Manipur | PTICongress chief asks PM for special Parliament session to discuss Pahalgam attack
Several opposition MPs have made a similar demand to the government in the wake of the dastardly attack in which 26 people, mostly tourists, were killed last week, leaving the nation grief-stricken and outraged
29 April,2025 12:39 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondentIndia signs Rs 63,000 Cr Rafale-M Deal with France, How will India benefit?
India has signed a Rs 63,000 crore defence agreement with France to procure 26 Rafale Marine fighter jets for the Indian Navy. Finalised on April 28, the deal serves as an interim solution until India’s indigenous twin-engine deck-based fighter is ready. Manufactured by Dassault Aviation, the Rafale-M is purpose-built for aircraft carrier operations and will be deployed aboard INS Vikrant and INS Vikramaditya. The order includes 22 single-seat fighters and four twin-seat trainers, with deliveries expected between 2028 and 2029. This acquisition adds to the Indian Air Force’s fleet of 36 Rafales, raising India’s total to 62 advanced 4.5-generation jets. The Rafale-M was chosen over the US-made F/A-18 Super Hornet, largely due to logistical advantages and compatibility with existing systems. Beyond airpower, the deal strengthens Indo-French defence ties and supports India's push towards greater self-reliance in military technology.