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Maharashtra govt to provide financial aid of Rs 50 lakh to families of victims

Maharashtra 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

Banks 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 Shrivastava

Three 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 | PTI

SC 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 | PTI

Rahul 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 | PTI

Manipur 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 | PTI

Congress 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 correspondent

Akshaya 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 12:35 PM IST | Mumbai | Anisha Shrivastava

Rahul Gandhi requests PM Modi for special session of both houses of Parliament

'The Opposition believes that a special session of both Houses of Parliament should be convened, where the representatives of the people can show their unity and determination,' Rahul Gandhi wrote in a letter to PM Modi on Tuesday

29 April,2025 12:23 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent

Pahalgam terror attack India’s worst since 26/11, says envoy at UN

During the launch of the Victims of Terrorism Association Network at the United Nations, India’s Deputy Permanent Representative Yojna Patel termed the Pahalgam attack the worst since 26/11, called for global accountability, and criticised Pakistan’s open admission of terror support

29 April,2025 12:16 PM IST | New York | mid-day online correspondent

Over 400 jobless teachers block roads in Kolkata

They demanded to be reinstated or at least allowed to work until December 31. 

29 April,2025 08:45 AM IST | Kolkata | Agencies

Eminent Malayalam filmmaker Shaji N Karun passes away at 73

Karun’s films have won seven national awards and as many Kerala State Awards

29 April,2025 08:45 AM IST | Thiruvananthpuram | Agencies
Over 400 jobless teachers block roads in Kolkata

Over 400 jobless teachers block roads in Kolkata

They demanded to be reinstated or at least allowed to work until December 31. 

29 April,2025 08:45 AM IST | Kolkata | Agencies
Eminent Malayalam filmmaker Shaji N Karun passes away at 73

Eminent Malayalam filmmaker Shaji N Karun passes away at 73

Karun’s films have won seven national awards and as many Kerala State Awards

29 April,2025 08:45 AM IST | Thiruvananthpuram | Agencies
India, France ink Rs 63,000-crore Rafale jet deal for navy

India, 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 08:44 AM IST | New Delhi | Agencies
J&K passes resolution denouncing ‘barbaric terror attack on civilians’

J&K passes resolution denouncing ‘barbaric terror attack on civilians’

House members observe a two-minute silence to pay homage to the 26 people killed

29 April,2025 08:43 AM IST | Jammu | Agencies
TN Cabinet reshuffle: Mano Thangaraj sworn-in as minister in Stalin-led cabinet

TN Cabinet reshuffle: Mano Thangaraj sworn-in as minister in Stalin-led cabinet

The ceremony also marked the first meeting between Chief Minister MK Stalin and Governor RN Ravi after the DMK government secured a favourable verdict from the Supreme Court against the Governor's delay in assenting to various Bills passed by the state Assembly

29 April,2025 04:51 AM IST | Chennai | PTI

IN PHOTOS: United Teaching and Non-Teaching Forum members

Members of the United Teaching and Non-Teaching Forum, who lost their jobs after a court ruling, staged a sit-in at Kolkata's Hazra crossing on Monday after police blocked their march to Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's residence. (Pic/ PTI)

29 April,2025 04:41 AM IST | Anushree Gaikwad
Punjab govt to deploy anti-drone system to check smuggling of drugs, weapons

Punjab govt to deploy anti-drone system to check smuggling of drugs, weapons

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government in the state had said last month that it would take the help of anti-drone technology to check the smuggling of narcotics, arms and ammunition from across the border

29 April,2025 04:37 AM IST | Chandigarh | PTI

No Rohingya or Bangladeshi immigrant illegally residing in Mathura: Police

No Rohingya or Bangladeshi immigrant illegally residing in Mathura: Police

The response from the police came after two petitioners in the ongoing Shri Krishna Janmabhoomi-Shahi Eidgah dispute case wrote to Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath demanding action against illegal immigrants and scrap traders allegedly employing them in the district

29 April,2025 04:17 AM IST | Mathura | mid-day online correspondent

SC issues notice to Centre on plea to ban sexually explicit content on OTT

SC issues notice to Centre on plea to ban sexually explicit content on OTT

Terming the matter as an "important concern", the Supreme Court bench of Justices BR Gavai and Augustine George Masih said that it was for the legislature or the executive to introduce measures to address the issue

29 April,2025 03:57 AM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent

IDBI Bank Q4 profit rises 26 pc to Rs 2,051 crore

IDBI Bank Q4 profit rises 26 pc to Rs 2,051 crore

Total income rose to Rs 9,035 crore in the period under review from Rs 7,887 crore in the January-March period of previous fiscal

28 April,2025 10:52 PM IST | New Delhi | PTI

WATCH: Tourist who filmed Pahalgam attack shares chilling account

    WATCH: Tourist who filmed Pahalgam attack shares chilling account

    A shocking video from Jammu and Kashmir has gone viral, showing a tourist ziplining when gunshots suddenly rang out. The tourist, Rishi Bhatt from Ahmedabad, Gujarat, was enjoying his adventure ride when terrorists reportedly opened fire nearby. In the video, loud gunfire can be heard, and the zipline operator is heard shouting “Allahu Akbar,” which sparked controversy on social media. Authorities swiftly took notice, and the National Investigation Agency (NIA) along with Jammu and Kashmir Police have questioned the operator to understand the context. Rishi later shared that he was terrified and never imagined encountering such danger on a holiday. Investigations into the incident remain ongoing.

    29 April,2025 01:03 PM IST
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