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Pak Defence Minister says major issues with India can be discussed in future

India-Pakistan tensions soared after the Indian Armed Forces hit terror launchpads in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) last week in response to the Pahalgam terror attack

11 May,2025 12:54 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
World News

Sharif bats for 'path of peaceful negotiations' to address India-Pak tensons

In an address to the nation late Saturday night, Sharif said the "path of peaceful negotiations" should be adopted to solve the longstanding issues between India and Pakistan, including the sharing of water resources, and the Kashmir issue

11 May,2025 12:44 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
World News

Trump praises strong leadership of India, Pak for for reaching ceasefire

Soon after Trump, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri announced that the directors general of military operations (DGMOs) of India and Pakistan have agreed to stop all firings and military action on land, air and sea with effect from 5 pm on Saturday

11 May,2025 12:31 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
India News

No ceasefire violation reported in Kashmir valley overnight

India and Pakistan agreed to a ceasefire along the Line of Control and International Border on Saturday. The India-Pakistan tensions soared after the Indian Armed Forces hit terror launchpads in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) last week in response to the Pahalgam attack

11 May,2025 12:17 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
India News

Soldier injured in exchange of fire with suspect terrorist outside army camp

The White Knight Corps said the search operations are underway to track the "intruder(s)". Meanwhile, a police spokesman termed as baseless reports claiming the presence of terrorists in the R S Pura sector on the outskirts of Jammu

11 May,2025 12:06 PM IST | PTI
India News

Mid-Day Top News: Andheri's Gokhale bridge reopens this evening 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

11 May,2025 09:37 AM IST | mid-day online correspondent
Opinion

Rohit pulled it perfectly!

Only Viv Richards played the pull shot as well as Sharma, who recently retired from Test cricket. The West Indian mainly played it from square leg to wide mid-on by meeting the ball on the bounce, while the India skipper got under the bounce and hammered it from midwicket to deep fine-leg for sixes

11 May,2025 09:31 AM IST | Sunil Gavaskar
India News

Jammu Kashmir government urges calm, warns against misinformation amid tensions

Meanwhile, amid rising concerns over misinformation, the Ministry of Defence urged citizens to stay cautious about fake news circulating on WhatsApp and rely on verified sources for updates

11 May,2025 09:02 AM IST | ANI
India News

Amritsar on high alert, residents urged to stay indoors amid India-Pak tensions

India called upon Pakistan to take appropriate steps to address these violations and deal with the situation with seriousness and responsibility

11 May,2025 08:57 AM IST | ANI
World News

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang speaks to NSA Doval, calls for lasting ceasefire

During their conversation, Doval told Wang that war was not India's choice but India needed to take counter-terrorism action after the Pahalgam attack, state-run Xinhua news agency reported in separate dispatches

11 May,2025 08:55 AM IST | PTI
World News

At least 21 die in Israeli attacks on Gaza: Report

Earlier, Palestinian news agency Wafa said Israeli warplanes bombed a tent in the Sabra neighbourhood of Gaza City on Saturday morning, killing five members of the Tlaib family

11 May,2025 08:50 AM IST | ANI
World News

Hero or Hiss-terical?

American man voluntarily subjects himself to 200 snake bites and hundreds of venom injections to craft the ultimate anti-venom

11 May,2025 08:49 AM IST | Agencies
Posters in Uttar Pradesh show PM Modi as lion, Shehbaz Sharif as jackal

Posters in Uttar Pradesh show PM Modi as lion, Shehbaz Sharif as jackal

Besides, devotees applied vermilion to Lord Bhairav of Varanasi and prayed to Baba Bhairav for the success of Operation Sindoor

11 May,2025 08:45 AM IST | Varanasi | Agencies
India-Pakistan tensions: Hours after ceasefire, ‘Pak provokes again’

India-Pakistan tensions: Hours after ceasefire, ‘Pak provokes again’

The sources said firing from the Pakistani side was reported in Akhnoor sector in Jammu and Kashmir. Drones were also seen in the Pir Panjal area

11 May,2025 08:44 AM IST | New Delhi | Agencies
Ceasefire between India, Pak; US claims it mediated truce

Ceasefire between India, Pak; US claims it mediated truce

The directors general of military operations (DGMO) of India and Pakistan have agreed to stop all firings and military action on land, air and sea with effect from 5 pm on Saturday, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri announced

11 May,2025 08:42 AM IST | New Delhi | Agencies
J-K govt official, Army JCO among seven killed in Pak shelling in Jammu

J-K govt official, Army JCO among seven killed in Pak shelling in Jammu

"Pakistan's blatant attempt to violate India's sovereignty and endanger civilians is unacceptable. Indian Army will thwart all enemy designs," they said

11 May,2025 08:39 AM IST | Jammu | Agencies
Tamil Nadu school recalls its cherished moments with Pope

Tamil Nadu school recalls its cherished moments with Pope

When news of Pope Leo XIV’s election broke, Shenbagam Matriculation Higher Secondary School in Pollachi, Coimbatore district, erupted in celebration

11 May,2025 08:31 AM IST | Chennai | Agencies
Madhya Pradesh-Maharashtra MoU to bring water to Marathwada

Madhya Pradesh-Maharashtra MoU to bring water to Marathwada

The total water usage of the Tapti Basin Mega Recharge Project will be 31.13 thousand million cubic feet of which 11.76 TMC has been allocated to Madhya Pradesh and 19.36 TMC to Maharashtra, officials said

11 May,2025 08:29 AM IST | Bhopal | Agencies
Over 6.5 lakh calls to SC/ST atrocities helpline since 2021

Over 6.5 lakh calls to SC/ST atrocities helpline since 2021

Nearly half the calls came from UP; just a fraction of these were registered as official complaints, with zero resolution in Maharashtra

11 May,2025 08:28 AM IST | New Delhi | Agencies
Jammu-Kashmir CM announces Rs 10 lakh ex-gratia for kin of shelling victims

Jammu-Kashmir CM announces Rs 10 lakh ex-gratia for kin of shelling victims

In a post on X, the Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister's Office wrote, “Deeply pained by the loss of innocent lives due to recent shelling from Pakistan. My Government is taking every possible measure to minimise the hardship of our people"

11 May,2025 07:32 AM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
'This is no ceasefire': Omar Abdullah says explosions heard in Srinagar

'This is no ceasefire': Omar Abdullah says explosions heard in Srinagar

Earlier, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri told the media that Pakistan's Director General of Military Operations contacted his Indian counterpart on Saturday afternoon

11 May,2025 06:04 AM IST | Srinagar | mid-day online correspondent
Calmness witnessed in border areas after India-Pak ceasefire - Watch video

    Calmness witnessed in border areas after India-Pak ceasefire - Watch video

    The situation remained calm in key border areas of Jammu and Kashmir, including Akhnoor, Poonch, and Rajouri, following an understanding between India and Pakistan on halting hostilities. Punjab's Ferozepur also experienced a peaceful night, with no drone activity reported from across the border. On Saturday, both nations agreed to stop firing and military action along the border, bringing much-needed relief to affected regions. In Poonch, a sense of unusual silence was observed with no reports of drones, missiles, or shelling. The situation in Amritsar also remained stable on May 11, following recent shelling that had heightened tensions. Meanwhile, security concerns led to the temporary closure of the Gurdwara located inside Sri Guru Ram Das Jee International Airport in Amritsar. Devotees arriving to offer prayers were turned away. Watch video for more.  

    11 May,2025 12:43 PM IST
    Soviet-era spacecraft plunges to Earth after 53 years stuck in orbit

    Soviet-era spacecraft plunges to Earth after 53 years stuck in orbit

    The lander was encased in titanium, according to experts, and weighed more than 495 kilograms

    11 May,2025 08:48 AM IST | Cape Canaveral | Agencies

    Ukraine war: EU pushes for 30-day ceasefire

    Trump has pressed both sides to quickly come to an agreement to end the war. While Zelensky agreed to the plan, Russia has not signed on yet

    11 May,2025 08:47 AM IST | Kyiv | Agencies

    No big relief expected, but US-China tariff talks spark hope of end to stalemate

    There is hope that the two countries will scale back the massive tariffs on goods, and relieve world financial markets and consumers

    11 May,2025 08:46 AM IST | Geneva | Agencies
    Christmas 2024: History, significance, and everything you need to know

    Christmas 2024: History, significance, and everything you need to know

    In India, the festive season begins early in December, with cities and towns across the country adorning their streets with Christmas lights, decorations, and Christmas trees

    26 December,2024 07:33 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

    Christmas 2024: Heartfelt wishes and greetings to send to your loved ones

    As the holiday season approaches in 2024, it's the perfect opportunity to send heartfelt wishes and greetings to your loved ones, letting them know just how much they mean to you

    26 December,2024 07:32 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

    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
    Local body polls: The enemy within?

    Local body polls: The enemy within?

    For Mahayuti, the real threat is not MVA or Uddhav Thackeray, but its own alliance partners, as egos and ambition threaten to widen cracks ahead of the year-end elections

    10 May,2025 07:59 AM IST | Mumbai | Sanjeev Shivadekar
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