In a tragic incident, a motorcyclist was severely injured after a crane fell on the eastern expressway. The crane was traveling towards Bhandup from Alibaug on a trailer along the eastern expressway. While descending the Ghatkopar bridge, the trailer's rope snapped, causing the crane to fall onto the road below. A motorcyclist came under the crane, and his legs were severed from his body. He has been admitted to Sion Hospital for treatment. The Ghatkopar bridge has been closed for traffic for the last six hours, and traffic is being diverted via the service road.
14 December,2024 12:51 PM IST
Amid the ongoing civil war in Syria, four Indian nationals who were evacuated from conflict-ridden Syria arrived at Delhi's IGI Airport on December 14. According to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), a total of 77 Indian citizens have been brought back from Syria as of the same day. Syria's newly appointed Prime Minister, Mohammed al-Bashir, has prioritized the repatriation of Syrian refugees living abroad as a major initiative. However, the government is grappling with several challenges, including recent unrest near the tomb of Hafez al-Assad, which was set on fire. Additionally, concerns about Syria's political future—particularly Iran’s influence in the region—have been raised by Hezbollah and Israeli officials.
14 December,2024 12:42 PM IST
Tesla CEO Elon Musk slammed PM Trudeau’s “proud feminist” remark and called him an “insufferable tool”. Musk launched a scathing attack on Trudeau, further predicting that his tenure as Canadian PM won’t last long. Meanwhile the US, Canada relationship soured as President-Elect Donald Trump threatened to impose a 25% tariff. Donald Trump mocked Prime Minister Justin Trudeau as the "governor" of the “Great State of Canada”. He reportedly told Canadian PM Justin Trudeau his country should become the 51st state if it can't fix trade and border issues. President Elect Trump mocked Trudeau about Canada becoming the 51st state if the country can't handle his promised tariff. The Musk-Trudeau conflict may act as a catalyst for the soured relations between the United States and Canada. Meanwhile, Elon Musk will lead the 'Department of Government Efficiency' along with Vivek Ramaswamy
13 December,2024 04:54 PM IST
On the 13th Anniversary of the Parliament Attack 2001, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, Rajya Sabha LoP Mallikarjun Kharge, Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi, Union HM Amit Shah, Union Ministers JP Nadda, Kiren Rijiju and others paid tribute to the fallen Jawans, at the Parliament.
13 December,2024 12:47 PM IST
In an emotional appeal, brother of Bengaluru techie Atul Subhash voiced out his concerns about the lack of legal protection for men facing harassment and said despite the gravity of the suicide incident, no arrests have been made in the case so far, and the family is committed to pursuing legal action. He said, "I filed an FIR against some people on the 9th. Those people have fled their homes. A few days ago, there was a video where they said they wouldn't speak to the media. If this isn't a system failure, then what is it? My brother's last wish was that if he gets justice, his ashes should be immersed in the Ganga, but if he doesn't get justice, they should be thrown into the gutter in front of the court. If even the judges sitting in court are involved in corruption, then one should give up hope for justice."
13 December,2024 12:40 PM IST
John Abraham has been planning a film on bike racing for a long time. The film is set to roll mid next year, John told Mid-day at the 2024 Indian Racing League (IRL) at the Kari Motor Speedway in Coimbatore, where his team Goa Aces won the title. His film will be set in the Isle of Man. The actor is also coming up with his own helmet line.
12 December,2024 08:03 PM IST
Have you been to a Circus lately? If not, take this as a sign to visit one and head to Rambo Circus in Borivali. The history of Circus in India dates back to 135 years and when it comes to Rambo Circus, it has been entertaining its audience with hair-raising stunts since 1991. What goes on behind the scenes of the life of a circus artist? Mid-day’s Katyayani Kapoor takes you through in this exclusive episode of Inside Access. Take a look.
12 December,2024 06:00 PM IST
The Government of India has successfully evacuated 75 Indian nationals from Syria due to the recent unrest in the country. This evacuation was carried out with coordination between the Indian embassies in Damascus and Beirut, after carefully assessing the security situation and responding to requests from Indian citizens in Syria. One of the evacuees, Ravi Bhushan, shared his terrifying experience after being brought back to safety. Speaking to ANI, he described the alarming conditions he faced in Syria. The evacuation aimed to ensure the safety and well-being of Indian citizens caught in the crisis, as the situation in the country worsened, and the government worked to bring them home amidst growing concerns.
12 December,2024 05:40 PM IST
In a deeply emotional moment, Atul Subhash’s father was overcome with grief and cried as he mourned the loss of his son. He spoke with great sadness, saying that if Atul had been a girl instead of a boy, things might have turned out differently. Atul Subhash, died by suicide on 9th of December. He was living in Bengaluru but was originally from Uttar Pradesh. Before his death, Atul left behind a 24-page suicide note. In the note, he accused his wife, her family, and a judge of causing his distress. He claimed they were responsible for "explicit instigation for suicide, harassment, extortion, and corruption. Watch video for ,ore information
12 December,2024 05:33 PM IST
A major explosion occurred in Kabul, Afghanistan, on December 11, near a mosque, killing Khalil Rahman Haqqani, the Afghan Taliban's acting Refugees Minister, along with six others. Haqqani was leaving the mosque after afternoon prayers when the blast happened. The Taliban spokesperson accused the Islamic State group of the attack, but ISIS did not claim responsibility. Haqqani was a senior leader of the Haqqani network, known for carrying out major attacks during the 20-year war. The U.S. had labeled him a "global terrorist" in 2011 and offered a $5 million reward for his capture. The Taliban had taken control of Afghanistan in 2021, but attacks in urban areas continue.
12 December,2024 04:33 PM ISTADVERTISEMENT
