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Rahul Gandhi welcomes govt's 'sudden' caste census decision

Rahul Gandhi welcomes govt's 'sudden' caste census decision

His comments came within hours of the government announcing that caste enumeration would be included in the forthcoming census exercise in a "transparent" manner

Adani Power generates 20 per cent more electricity in 2024-25

According to company information, the Adani Group company's consolidated power sale volume was at 95.9 BU in 2024-25, up by 20.7 per cent from 79.4 BU in 2023-24 due to robust power demand and higher operating capacity

30 April,2025 09:44 PM IST | Ahmedabad | mid-day online correspondent

Bandhan Bank Q4 profit jumps nearly six-fold to Rs 318 crore

The bank had earned a profit of Rs 54.62 crore in the same quarter a year ago

30 April,2025 08:48 PM IST | New Delhi | PTI

Amur Falcon ‘Chiuluan 2’ continues its journey, reaches Odisha

According to the experts tracking the bird's journey, the falcon travelled 3,800 km nonstop in 93 hours from Somalia to India and was heading towards the North East part of the country

30 April,2025 08:44 PM IST | Mumbai | Ranjeet Jadhav
Pakistan nationals leave India via Attari as deadline ends

Pakistan nationals leave India via Attari as deadline ends

Medical visas issued to Pakistani nationals by India are valid till April 29; as many as 629 Indians, including 13 diplomats and officials, have returned from Pakistan through the international border crossing located in Punjab

30 April,2025 08:14 PM IST | Chandigarh | Agencies

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

30 April,2025 08:05 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent

14 dead in Kolkata hotel blaze; PM announces Rs 2-lakh aid to victims' kin

The fire broke out around 7.30 pm in the six-storey Rituraj Hotel and quickly engulfed the building, trapping several of the 88 guests staying in 42 rooms at the time, officials said. "Most of those who died were trapped inside and could not escape the thick smoke," said a senior officer of the Fire and Emergency Services Department

30 April,2025 08:01 PM IST | Kolkata | mid-day online correspondent

Pahalgam attack: PM says armed forces have full freedom to decide on targets

During the high-level meeting, which was attended by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, National Security Advisor Ajit Doval and the chiefs of three services, Modi affirmed that it is the national resolve to deal a crushing blow to terrorism, government sources said

30 April,2025 07:57 PM IST | New Delhi | PTI

Kedarnath set to open on May 2; temple being adorned with 13 quintals of flowers

The doors of Gangotri and Yamunotri Dham were opened to devotees on the auspicious occasion of Akshaya Tritiya, with Vedic chants and rituals. This marks the official beginning of the Char Dham Yatra 2025 in Uttarakhand

30 April,2025 07:01 PM IST | Rudraprayag | mid-day online correspondent

Rajnath Singh to represent India at Russia's Victory Day parade instead of Modi

Russia extended an invitation to Prime Minister Narendra Modi to attend the grand parade in Moscow; however, India informed Moscow that Defence Minister Rajnath Singh would represent the country instead

30 April,2025 06:46 PM IST | New Delhi | PTI

Panic in Pakistan; airspace restricted as country expects Indian strike

The Pakistan Air Force has reduced flying operations by over 50 per cent, and only essential operations are being conducted to avoid confusion in the airspace

30 April,2025 05:16 PM IST | New Delhi | ANI

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

30 April,2025 05:07 PM IST | New York | mid-day online correspondent
Panic in Pakistan; airspace restricted as country expects Indian strike

Panic in Pakistan; airspace restricted as country expects Indian strike

The Pakistan Air Force has reduced flying operations by over 50 per cent, and only essential operations are being conducted to avoid confusion in the airspace

30 April,2025 05:16 PM IST | New Delhi | ANI
Pahalgam terror attack India’s worst since 26/11, says envoy at UN

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

30 April,2025 05:07 PM IST | New York | mid-day online correspondent
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

30 April,2025 05:03 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
1 killed, 3 injured in clash over village pathway in UP's Sambhal

1 killed, 3 injured in clash over village pathway in UP's Sambhal

The three injured individuals were rushed to a nearby hospital for treatment

30 April,2025 04:07 PM IST | Sambhal
Punjab government to deploy anti-drone system along Pakistan border

Punjab government to deploy anti-drone system along Pakistan border

Punjab to Deploy Anti-Drone Systems, to track down the weapons and drugs that are being smuggled Pakistan

30 April,2025 03:31 PM IST | New Delhi | ANI

In Photos: Seven killed in temple wall collapse in Andhra Pradesh

Seven people were killed when a rain-soaked wall collapsed at the Sri Varaha Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple in Simhachalam in the early hours of Wednesday, turning an annual ritual at the famous north Andhra shrine into a scene of both grandeur and grief. (Pics/PTI)

30 April,2025 03:31 PM IST | ronak mastakar

"First time in 7–8 years": Residents shocked by LoC firing in Akhnoor sector

Ceasefire violations were reported across several sectors in Jammu and Kashmir, including Akhnoor and Naushera, for the first time in nearly 8 years. Villagers say they're used to tension but are now staying alert as Indian forces respond

30 April,2025 03:14 PM IST | Srinagar | mid-day online correspondent

CISCE declares ICSE, ISC results 2025; check direct link here

CISCE declares ICSE, ISC results 2025; check direct link here

In class 10 exams, the pass percentage of girls stood at 99.45 per cent while that of boys was marginally lower at 98.64 per cent; similarly, girls performed better than boys in class 12 too, with girls' pass percentage at 99.45 per cent and boys' pass percentage at 98.64 per cent

30 April,2025 01:57 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

Cheating case registered against Maharashtra BJP minister, 53 others

Cheating case registered against Maharashtra BJP minister, 53 others

The accused include the then chairman and directors of Padmashri Vikhe Patil Sahakari Karkhana (cooperative sugar mill), along with officials of the Union Bank of India and Bank of India

30 April,2025 12:47 PM IST | Pune | mid-day online correspondent

Ragging incident in Pune medical college: Three PG students suspended

Ragging incident in Pune medical college: Three PG students suspended

The Pune medical college took action after it received a complaint against three second-year PG students from the Orthopaedic Department, said Dr Eknath Pawar, dean of the medical college, which is attached to the Sassoon General Hospital

30 April,2025 12:38 PM IST | Pune | mid-day online correspondent

Pahalgam terror attack: Rahul Gandhi meets family of Kanpur victim

    Pahalgam terror attack: Rahul Gandhi meets family of Kanpur victim

    Twenty-six people were killed in the brutal terror attack in Pahalgam, Kashmir, on April 22. Among them was Shubham Dwivedi — a newlywed from Kanpur who had gone on a short vacation with his wife. Dwivedi was shot dead and his face was disfigured in the targeted killing of tourists. Congress MP and Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, on Wednesday met the grieving family in Kanpur. The family is demanding the status of ‘shaheed (martyr)’ for Dwivedi.

    30 April,2025 07:12 PM IST
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