Days after mid-day.com reported that the tiger, which had traveled from Tipeshwar Wildlife Sanctuary in Yavatmal to Solapur, had made a fresh kill, locals in the nearby Dharashiv district have now claimed to have spotted the wild cat. The tiger that walked from Tipeshwar Wildlife Sanctuary in Yavatmal to Dharashiv in Solapur—covering a distance of over 500 kilometres—was spotted by some villagers near Dharashiv. Maharashtra Forest Department teams, with the help of the Pune-based RESQ Charitable Trust, are… pic.twitter.com/DWyq1qOvNE — Mid Day (@mid_day) January 24, 2025 Following the information, the teams of Maharashtra Forest Department, with the help of the Pune-based RESQ Charitable Trust, are using high-tech equipment, including thermal drones, drones, and camera traps, to track and safely capture the tiger. The tiger has covered a distance of more than 500 kilometres. On Wednesday, mid-day.com had reported that some officials in Solapur had discovered the carcass of cattle. Farmers alerted the forest department to an increase in cattle attacks over the past weeks. This prompted the installation of camera traps, which captured images of the male tiger. Officials noted that this is the first recorded sighting of a tiger in the Yedshi Ramalinga Wildlife Sanctuary in Osmanabad. Deputy Conservator of Forests (DCF) Kushagra Pathak from the Solapur Forest Department said, “A team of 15 forest officials, including experts from NGO RESQ CT with specialised experience in such operations, is monitoring the tiger's movements using advanced technology such as drones. Thermal drones are part of the operation, and a machaan [raised platform] has been set up near the spot of the cattle kill.” The expert team, including a veterinarian prepared to tranquilise the tiger, will remain stationed on the machaan. Meanwhile, the Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve (TATR) Rapid Rescue Team (RRT), which initially assisted in the operation, has returned to focus on managing wildlife-related conflicts in the Central India region of Maharashtra. The monitoring of the tiger’s movements is being jointly handled by Kushagra Pathak (DCF, Solapur), B A Pol (DCF, Dharashiv), and their teams. The tiger, a two-and-a-half-year-old male, dispersed from Tipeshwar Wildlife Sanctuary in Yavatmal (southwest of Nagpur) and trekked about 500 kilometres to Solapur district. Plans are in place to capture it and release it into the Sahyadri Tiger Reserve, located 300 kilometres from Mumbai and spread across the Satara, Sangli, Kolhapur and Ratnagiri districts. Researchers have identified the tiger as a cub of tigress T22 from Tipeshwar Wildlife Sanctuary, born in 2022. Experts believe the young male tiger is roaming in search of a new territory, repeatedly moving between Solapur and Dharashiv districts.
24 January,2025 04:39 PM IST | Mumbai | Ranjeet JadhavUnion Minister Nitin Gadkari on Friday confirmed that the death toll in Maharashtra's Bhandara ordnance factory blast has risen to eight, ANI reported. As per ANI, he paid respects to those who lost their lives in the blast by observing a one-minute silence in the course of an event. "A big blast has occurred in the Ordnance Factory in Bhandara. In the incident, eight people have died and seven are injured, as per preliminary information," Nitin Gadkari said. Earlier, Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, on Friday, paid condolences to the family members of the workers who died in the blast that occurred at the Ordnance Factory at Bhandara, ANI cited. "Deeply saddened to know about the blast at the Ordnance Factory at Bhandara, Maharashtra. My condolences to the bereaved families. Praying for the speedy recovery of the injured," Singh said in a post on X. Deeply saddened to know about the blast ot Ordnance Factory at Bhandara, Maharashtra. My condolences to the bereaved families. Praying for the speedy recovery of the injured. The rescue teams are deployed at the site. All efforts are being made to provide assistance to those… — Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh) January 24, 2025 According to As per ANI, the district administration in coordination with the defence forces are involved in the rescue operations. Teams have also been kept ready for medical assistance. A blast took place at the ordnance factory in Bhandara district's Jawahar Nagar this morning. As per Collector Bhandara, Sanjay Kolte, the roof collapsed during the blast. The cause of which is yet to be ascertained. Upon receiving information about the blast in the factory, firefighters and ambulances immediately rushed to the spot. Following the incident, Maharashtra Congress chief Nana Patole said, "This is the failure of the Modi government." Further details are awaited. CM Devendra Fadnavis pledges full support for victims and kin of the Bhandara ordnance blast Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has expressed his deep condolences and pledged the state’s full support following a tragic explosion at the Ordnance Factory in Jawahar Nagar in Maharashtra's Bhandara district, on Friday morning. The blast caused the factory roof to collapse, trapping several workers under the rubble. “There are reports that 13 to 14 workers were trapped after the roof collapsed in the explosion,: he said in a X post Sharing initial findings, he added, "According to the preliminary information received so far, unfortunately, one worker has died. Five workers have been safely evacuated. The District Collector and the Superintendent of Police are at the spot and all kinds of help are being provided. SDRF and Nagpur Municipal Corporation teams have also been called for rescue operations and they will arrive soon." CM Fadnavis assured the people that all the necessary resources are being mobilised to expedite the rescue operations and the state government’s commitment to ensuring the safety and well-being of the workers and their families during this difficult time. (With inputs from ANI)
24 January,2025 04:02 PM IST | Bhandara | mid-day online correspondentThe National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) on Friday rushed to the site after a blast at Bhandara ordnance factory which also resulted in a fire and subsequent building collapse incident. According to the NDRF, at approximately 10:30 am on Friday, an explosion occurred at the Defence Factory in Jawahar Nagar area of Bhandara district in Maharashtra. The incident resulted in a fire and subsequent building collapse. Initially, 13 individuals were reported trapped at the site. The NDRF team was immediately deployed to the location and is working to rescue those affected. The NRDF said that as many as seven individuals have been rescued so far. It is feared that six workers remain trapped beneath the collapsed structure. The NDRF personnel are utilising specialised equipment to carry out the rescue operation. "Efforts are being made to ensure the safety of all involved," the NDRF said. At least eight persons were killed after a blast at the ordnance factory, Union minister Nitin Gadkari said. "As per preliminary information, seven persons have been injured in the blast," Nitin Gadkari told reporters. A senior district official told the PTI that the blast caused the roof of the unit to collapse. Meanwhile Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis had earlier said that 13 to 14 workers were stuck at the site. According to police and district authorities, the explosion occurred in the LTP section of the ordnance factory in the Jawahar Nagar area. District Collector Sanjay Kolte said 13 to 14 people were working in the unit at the time of the incident, reported the PTI. He said six people were brought out, and one of them died, while the others were undergoing treatment at a hospital. Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh extended his condolences to the families of those who lost their lives in the incident. He wrote on X, "Deeply saddened to know about the blast at Ordnance Factory at Bhandara, Maharashtra. My condolences to the bereaved families. Praying for the speedy recovery of the injured. The rescue teams are deployed at the site. All efforts are being made to provide assistance to those who are affected."
24 January,2025 03:47 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentAccording to the weather department, Delhi's minimum temperature on Friday was 9.8 degrees Celsius, which is 2.3 degrees higher than the seasonal average, as reported by PTI. Since Thursday, the temperature has dropped with the city recording a low of 11 degrees Celsius. As per Central Pollution Control Board, the air quality on Friday morning at 9 am was 206, falling into the "poor" category, PTI cited. An AQI between zero and 50 is considered "good", 51 and 100 "satisfactory", 101 and 200 "moderate", 201 and 300 "poor", 301 and 400 "very poor", and 401 and 500 "severe". The weather department forecasted moderate fog for the day, and around 8.30 am, the humidity was 100 percent, PTI cited. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicts that the highest temperature would hover around 24 degrees Celsius. Earlier, Several parts of the national capital received overnight showers, with the weather department predicting light rain and cloudy weather during the day on Thursday too. The rain started in some parts of the city around 12.30 am, with the Palam weather station recording 1.2 mm of rain. Delhi recorded a minimum temperature of 11.0 degrees Celsius, 3.5 notches above normal for this time of the season, while the air quality was recorded in the poor category with an Air Quality Index of 264. The IMD has predicted a cloudy sky and light rain for the day, with the maximum temperature likely to settle around 22 degrees Celsius. Fog disrupts flights in Delhi; cold wave continues across north India Foggy weather disrupted flight schedules in Delhi on Thursday morning, delaying several flights at Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi. Homeless people remained in night shelters to keep safe from the harsh winter. The Delhi Urban Shelter Improvement Board (DUSIB) set up 235 pagoda tents in several areas. Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, where Mahakumbh is being held, witnessed dense fog this morning. Thousands of people gathered at the ghats of Sangam to take a holy dip at the Triveni Sangam, a sacred confluence of three rivers - Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswati. According to the IMD, Prayagraj recorded a temperature of 12.8 degrees Celsius at 5.30 am on Thursday. A thin layer of fog enveloped parts of Ayodhya as cold waves gripped the city. (With inputs from PTI)
24 January,2025 10:47 AM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondentHeavy traffic was seen in central Delhi on Thursday due to the full dress rehearsal for the Republic Day parade, causing inconvenience to commuters, PTI reported. The major affected areas were near India Gate and ITO. A commuter said to PTI, that the traffic was heavy on Ring Road near the ITO loop and IP Extension. "I was going to ITO when I found that the Ring Road was packed with vehicles. The traffic on Vikas Marg was also very heavy. We had to take a U-turn near the IP Extension metro station," he said. Vehicles were also seen moving at a crawling pace near Shivaji Stadium metro station, close to central Delhi's Connaught Place. Sneha Rai, a resident of Noida, mentioned that due to security checks at the Delhi-Noida border, there was heavy traffic congestion in that section. "Apart from the Delhi-Noida border, traffic was also heavy at Ashram Chowk and on Ring Road. The roads were closed near C-Hexagon at India Gate, leading to diversions for vehicles, which resulted in long queues," she said, PTI cited. On Wednesday, the Delhi Police issued a traffic advisory regarding the restrictions and diversions on vehicular movement at and around India Gate. Republic Day 2025: Curbs on flight operations at Delhi airport till Jan 26 In view of the upcoming Republic Day 2025 celebrations, flight operations at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA) will be temporarily restricted. Delhi airport operator DIAL on Saturday said there will be no flight arrivals and departures between 10.20 am and 12.45 pm for the next eight days till January 26 in view of the Republic Day week. Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA) is the country's busiest airport and handles around 1,300 flight movements daily. "As per the NOTAM (Notice to Airmen) issued for Republic Day week from 19th to 26th Jan 2025, no flights would be arriving or departing from Delhi Airport between 10:20 AM to 12:45 PM IST," DIAL said in a post on X. Delhi International Airport Ltd (DIAL) also advised passengers to check with the airlines concerned for the updated flight information. The DIAL has also stepped up security for Republic Day 2025. In a post on X, Delhi International Airport Limited (DIAL) said, "Keeping your safety in mind, enhanced security measures are in place at Delhi airport. Please plan your time well to ensure a smooth journey. We appreciate your cooperation with our security staff to maintain a safe environment for all. Thank you for your understanding." (With inputs from PTI)
24 January,2025 09:54 AM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondentAam Aadmi Party national convenor Arvind Kejriwal hit back at Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath's criticism of the Delhi government over the law and order situation, and said the law and order of the national capital comes under the Union Home Ministry and the former should guide Home Minister Amit Shah regarding how to mend it. Speaking on the law and order situation in the national capital, the former Delhi CM said that "11 gangsters" have captured the entire Delhi. Attacking Amit Shah, further, Kejriwal said the Home Minister is busy "toppling governments" and "poaching MLAs". Speaking to the media, Kejriwal said, "Yogi ji came to Delhi today. He too raised questions on the law and order in Delhi. He said that he mended the law and order in UP. I agree with Yogi ji that Delhi's law and order is very bad.11 gangsters have captured the entire Delhi. Yogi Ji said that he wiped out gangsters in UP. But in Delhi, gangsters are roaming around freely. Firing is taking place on streets. Women can't step out of their houses." "I would like to tell Yogi ji that the law and order in Delhi come under Amit Shah. He should sit down with Amit Shah and guide him, explain to him how law and order has to be mended. Amit Shah is busy toppling governments and poaching MLAs," he added. Kejriwal's remark came after CM Yogi slammed the AAP government in Delhi on the issue of illegal migrants and more. Addressing a public gathering in the Janakpuri Assembly constituency on Thursday, CM Yogi accused Kejriwal's AAP government of 'instigating riots' in 2020 in the national capital with the help of 'Bangladeshi infiltrators'. "With the help of Bangladeshi infiltrators, their (AAP) councillors and officials together instigated riots in 2020. They created chaos and hooliganism in Shaheen Bagh. Today if you look at the states where the double-engine government of the Bharatiya Janata Party is in power, you will find a clean environment there. Form a double-engine government in Delhi and get basic amenities and move towards making Delhi Indraprastha again," CM Yogi said. The Delhi Assembly elections will take place in a single phase on February 5, and the counting of votes is set for February 8. A total of 699 candidates are competing for the 70 assembly seats in Delhi. The Congress, which was in power for 15 consecutive years in Delhi, has suffered setbacks in the last two assembly elections and has failed to win any seats. In contrast, the AAP dominated the 2015 and 2020 assembly elections by winning 67 and 62 seats, respectively, out of a total of 70 seats, while the BJP got only three and eight seats in these elections. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever
24 January,2025 08:51 AM IST | New Delhi | ANIMajor Radhika Sen, who is part of the mechanised forces that will be marching on the Kartavya Path on the Republic Day Parade, highlighted the crucial role of women in the Armed forces. She said that she would be standing on Nandighosh which is a quick reaction force vehicle indigenously made by Bharat Forge. Speaking to ANI, Major Radhika Sen said, "I am a part of the mechanised forces who are marching on the Kartavya path. I will be standing on Nandighosh which is a quick reaction force vehicle." "It is an endeavour by our own companies to put forward our step into defence manufacturing. This vehicle is a mine-protected armoured personnel carrier which can carry 8 personnel with a full load as well as a driver and a co-driver," she added. "This vehicle is proving its worth in the CI/CT (counter-insurgency and counter-terrorism) operations, as well as in the hilly terrains. Now these vehicles are also being introduced in the United Nations missions where we are proving ourselves in the global forum in defence manufacturing," she further said. She recalled her childhood when she would get up in the morning to watch the parade on television. "This time I would be marching. It is a very happy and pleasant feeling. I am sure my parents would be proud of me," Major Sen added. Major Radhika Sen, an Indian woman peacekeeper who served with the UN mission in Congo received the prestigious 'United Nations Military Gender Advocate of the Year' award for the year 2023. Captain Ritika Khareta would be leading the Corps of Signals contingent in the Republic Day parade. "Corps of Signals is a combat support arm and we are responsible for army network, cyber warfare, and EW (electronic warfare). The contingent I lead consists of dedicated soldiers who are technically qualified. I would like to thank my contingent for marching on my word of command and believing that I can lead them," she said. On 26th January 2025, the Republic Day Parade will start in the morning with Prime Minister Narendra Modi laying a wreath at the National War Memorial. The President will arrive at Kartavya Path in a ceremonial buggy and take the salute during a ceremonial march past, which will include units from the Armed Forces, Para Military Forces, Auxiliary Civil Forces, NCC, and NSS. The parade will begin with a unique cultural performance, where 300 cultural artists will play musical instruments from different parts of the country. This will be followed by the march past the contingents of the Indian Armed Forces and the Indonesian contingent. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever
24 January,2025 08:49 AM IST | New Delhi | ANIConsumer Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi said on Thursday that the Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has issued notices to cab aggregators Ola and Uber for alleged differential pricing for identical rides based on the user’s mobile operating system—Android or iOS. “As a follow-up to the earlier observation of apparent #DifferentialPricing based on the different models of mobiles (#iPhones/#Android) being used, Department of Consumer Affairs through the CCPA has issued notices to major cab aggregators #Ola and #Uber, seeking their responses,” Joshi said in a social media post. Last month, Joshi had emphasised “zero tolerance for consumer exploitation” and asked CCPA to conduct a thorough enquiry. He had described this practice as a “prima facie unfair trade practice”. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever
24 January,2025 08:27 AM IST | New Delhi | AgenciesThe Border Security Force (BSF) and Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) held a sector commander-level coordination meeting on Wednesday at the Sonamasjid border outpost in Bangladesh. The meeting aimed to ensure peace and cooperation along the Indo-Bangladesh border, according to the BSF South Bengal Frontier. The meeting was led by BSF Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of the Malda Sector Tarun Kumar Gautam, and Commander of the BGB Rajshahi Sector Colonel Mohammad Imran Ibne Rouf. Battalion commanders and staff officers from both forces also participated. According to the BSF South Bengal Frontier, the meeting focused on key issues related to border management, including enhancing cooperation, addressing illegal activities, and preventing unauthorised movement near the border. Both sides agreed on the importance of resolving border-related issues through dialogue and consensus and expressed concern about the spreading of rumours and exaggeration of border disputes in some sections of the media and committed to addressing these matters. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever
24 January,2025 08:27 AM IST | Kolkata | AgenciesIndia has always been open to legitimate return of undocumented Indians to their country, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Wednesday, noting that New Delhi is still in the process of verifying those from the US who can be deported to India and the number of such individuals cannot be determined yet. “As a government, we are obviously very much supportive of legal mobility because we do believe in a global workplace. We want Indian talent and Indian skills to have the maximum opportunity at the global level. At the same time, we are also very firmly opposed to illegal mobility and illegal migration,” Jaishankar told a group of Indian reporters here. “Because you also know that when something illegal happens, many other illegal activities get joined onto it, which is not desirable. It is certainly not good reputationally. So, with every country, and the US is no exception, we have always maintained that if any of our citizens are there illegally, and if we are sure that they are our citizens, we have always been open to their legitimate return to India,” Jaishankar said. The minister was responding to a query on news reports that India is working with the Trump administration for the deportation of some 1,80,000 Indians in the US who are either undocumented, or have overstayed their visas. “This position is not unique to the United States. I do understand that right now there is a certain debate going on, and a resulting sensitivity which is there, but we have been consistent, we have been very principled about it and that remains our position. I conveyed that clearly to Secretary (of State, Marco) Rubio,” Jaishankar said. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever
24 January,2025 08:27 AM IST | Washington | AgenciesWith voting in Delhi Assembly elections less than two weeks away, Aam Aadmi Party’s (AAP) national convener Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday vowed to eliminate unemployment in the national capital within the next five years. “My top priority will be to provide employment to our youths. Our team is drafting a detailed plan to address the issue of unemployment,” Kejriwal said. Highlighting his government’s track record, Kejriwal claimed the AAP government in Punjab provided 48,000 government jobs in less than two years and facilitated over three lakh private-sector jobs for youths. “We know how to create employment and our intentions are honest. With people’s support, we will eliminate unemployment from Delhi in the next five years,” he asserted. The polling in Delhi assembly elections are scheduled for February 5, with results to be declared on February 8. The AAP is in pursuit of a third consecutive term in the city, but it faces a tight contest from the BJP. BJP leaders join AAP AAP Jangpura candidate Manish Sisodia welcomed “many BJP leaders and workers” from the constituency who joined the party in power. The new members include BJP leaders Vijaypal Singh, a former councillor and chairman of the City Zone, and Mohit Chaudhary, BJP’s block vice president from Jangpura. From Jangpura, the BJP has fielded Tarvinder Singh Marwah, while the Congress has nominated former municipal leader Farhad Suri. Delhi wants real development: Rahul Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said Delhi now wants the “real development model” of former CM Sheila Dikshit and not the “false propaganda and PR model” of Narendra Modi and Kejriwal. Gandhi shared a video highlighting issues such as inflation, unemployment, pollution and corruption. “Bad construction, dirt, inflation, unemployment, pollution and corruption - the truth of Delhi is in front of the public,” he said in his Facebook post in Hindi. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever
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