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My wife is wonderful; I love staring at her: Mahindra on 90-hour workweek debate

Larsen & Toubro (L&T) Chairman SN Subrahmanyan has sparked an online outrage with his comments, asking, "How long can you stare at your wife" while advocating a 90-hour work week and suggesting that employees should even give up Sundays

12 January,2025 09:09 AM IST | mid-day online correspondent
Opinion

Menswear steals the show at the Golden Globes

Time to ditch the play-it-safe greys. Hollywood’s leading men are showing how pastels are done—take notes

12 January,2025 08:10 AM IST | Shweta Shiware
Opinion

Rohit’s struggles shook Team India

Sharma’s recent form raises doubts about the opening position and captaincy. While KL Rahul is a decent alternative, leadership becomes a bigger headache whenever Jasprit Bumrah is unavailable

12 January,2025 08:03 AM IST | Ian Chappell
India News

HMPV outbreak: First human metapneumovirus case detected in Assam

The child is undergoing treatment at Assam Medical College and Hospital (AMCH) in Dibrugarh and is “stable” now, they said

12 January,2025 07:58 AM IST | Agencies
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An epic walk for peace

Two men march from the north of India to Sabarimala calling for peace

12 January,2025 07:56 AM IST | Agencies
India News

BJP questions AAP’s excise policy after CAG report projects loss

AAP leader Priyanka Kakkar on Saturday accused the BJP of fabricating false allegations against the Delhi government and dismissed the party’s claims about a CAG report as “manufactured and baseless”.

12 January,2025 07:55 AM IST | Agencies
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Uttar Pradesh: Building collapses at Kannauj railway station trapping workers

Visuals from the site showed scenes of chaos and confusion and clouds of dust

12 January,2025 07:53 AM IST | Agencies
World News

153 from former PM Imran Khan’s party to get bail in Pakistan

During a hearing, presided over by Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) judge Abual Hasnat Zulqarnain, petitions of 177 Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) workers were heard and bail was granted to 153 of them.

12 January,2025 07:51 AM IST | Agencies
World News

Uyghurs detained in Thailand face deportation

The Uyghurs are a Turkic, majority Muslim ethnicity native to China’s far west Xinjiang region

12 January,2025 07:50 AM IST | Agencies
World News

California residents return to still smouldering homes

As families go back to their homes in hopes of finding belongings and other remnants, the political blame game has begun

12 January,2025 07:49 AM IST | Agencies
World News

Pay for a snuggle-buddy

A Polish woman has started a cuddle salon, where customers can pay to be held in her arms

12 January,2025 07:47 AM IST | A Correspondent
Opinion

Rebirthing Buddhas, reincarnating Lamas

Reformers argued Buddhism was anti-caste, anti-fatalism and had nothing to do with rebirth doctrine. 

12 January,2025 07:10 AM IST | Devdutt Pattanaik
Uddhav realised breaking alliance with BJP was a blunder, says Bawankule

Uddhav realised breaking alliance with BJP was a blunder, says Bawankule

Amid a blame game over the Maha Vikas Aghadi's rout in the state assembly elections, key constituent Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena (UBT), earlier in the day, announced that it would contest local polls solo

11 January,2025 09:46 PM IST | Shirdi | mid-day online correspondent
Gujarat confirms fourth HMPV case as nine-month-old tests positive

Gujarat confirms fourth HMPV case as nine-month-old tests positive

The first case in Gujarat was recorded on Monday when a two-month-old boy was diagnosed with the viral disease, which presents symptoms such as fever, nasal congestion, runny nose, and cough

11 January,2025 07:16 PM IST | Ahmedabad | mid-day online correspondent
Boy, 8, found with HMPV in Gujarat

Boy, 8, found with HMPV in Gujarat

The boy, who belongs to a family of farm labourers from Prantij taluka, was found positive for HMPV in a test run by a private laboratory but health authorities had sent his blood samples to a government lab for confirmation, he said

11 January,2025 06:31 PM IST | Himatnagar | Agencies
Minister: Giant Metrewave Radio won't be moved for Pune-Nashik railway project

Minister: Giant Metrewave Radio won't be moved for Pune-Nashik railway project

The GMRT is situated in Khodad village near Narayangaon, approximately 60 km from Pune, off the Pune-Nashik Highway, NCP (SP) MP Amol Kolhe recently suggested relocating the GMRT to facilitate the railway project

11 January,2025 05:23 PM IST | Pune | mid-day online correspondent
Minority Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju embarks on five-day visit to Saudi Arabia

Minority Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju embarks on five-day visit to Saudi Arabia

Rijiju will also meet the Saudi Minister of Transport and Logistic Services and discuss the Hajj flight operations and the pilgrimage-related bus and train services with him

11 January,2025 04:10 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
Delhi Excise Policy case: CAG report reveals loss of Rs 2,026 crore

Delhi Excise Policy case: CAG report reveals loss of Rs 2,026 crore

The report's findings stated that there were deviations from the objective of the policy, a lack of transparency in pricing, and violations in issuing licenses that were not penalised

11 January,2025 03:44 PM IST | Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
Mid-Day Top News: Ram Lalla's first anniversary, Metro speeds up and more

Mid-Day Top News: Ram Lalla's first anniversary, Metro speeds up 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 January,2025 02:32 PM IST | Mumbai
Delhi Assembly polls: AAP to provide evidence of fraud in 'voter deletion' row

Delhi Assembly polls: AAP to provide evidence of fraud in 'voter deletion' row

AAP National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal alleged that a local election officer had "surrendered to the BJP" and was actively supporting their fraudulent activities

11 January,2025 12:36 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
Dense fog disrupts Delhi, delays 45 trains

Dense fog disrupts Delhi, delays 45 trains

A thick fog blanket disrupted Delhi on Saturday, delaying 45 trains and reducing visibility to as low as 50 metres. IMD predicts thunderstorms and rain later in the day, with temperatures hovering around 7.7°C.

11 January,2025 10:01 AM IST | New Delhi
Lohri & its connection to Dulla Bhatti: A revolutionary tale you need to hear

    Lohri & its connection to Dulla Bhatti: A revolutionary tale you need to hear

    Lohri is a vibrant festival that marks the end of winter and the beginning of warmer days, celebrated with bonfires, songs, and dances. But did you know there's a fascinating historical story behind it? The festival is linked to Dulla Bhatti, a brave warrior from Punjab who fought against Mughal rulers during Emperor Akbar's reign. Dulla Bhatti is known for his rebellion and his acts of kindness, like rescuing young girls from forced marriages. His story became a part of Lohri celebrations, with people singing songs about him around the bonfire. This video explores how Dulla Bhatti’s revolutionary tale is intertwined with the festival of Lohri and why it remains an important part of the celebrations today.

    11 January,2025 04:00 PM IST
    Supreme Court seems likely to uphold federal law that could force TikTok to shut

    Supreme Court seems likely to uphold federal law that could force TikTok to shut

    They also are concerned that the proprietary algorithm that fuels what users see on the app is vulnerable to manipulation by Chinese authorities, who could pressure ByteDance to shape content on the platform in a way that's difficult to detect

    11 January,2025 07:51 AM IST | Washington | AP | PTI

    Joe Biden climate adviser says California wildfires show 'you have to take scien

    "Just because the US has the biggest, most prosperous economy in the world does not mean climate risk stops at our borders

    11 January,2025 07:50 AM IST | Washington | AP | PTI

    Indian national pleads guilty to possession of child sexual abuse material

    Abdul Rouvoof Shaik faces a maximum sentence of 20 years imprisonment, a fine of up to USD 250,000, and a period of supervised release of up to life

    11 January,2025 07:50 AM IST | Washington | PTI
    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
    The surgical edge

    The surgical edge

    You may think that when a doctor suggests an urgent surgery, he is out to dupe you, but sometimes, it’s just to make sure you don’t fall off the edge

    12 January,2025 07:01 AM IST | Mumbai | Dr Mazda Turel
    11 January,2025 07:40 AM IST | Mumbai | Lindsay Pereira
    10 January,2025 08:41 AM IST | Mumbai | Rosalyn D'mello
    09 January,2025 09:21 AM IST | Mumbai | Clayton Murzello
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