On November 16, two flash bombs were fired towards Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu's residence in Caesarea amid ongoing missile exchanges between the IDF and the "axis of resistance." The bombs landed in the garden of Netanyahu's home, but fortunately, neither the Prime Minister nor his family were present at the time, and no damage was reported. The police confirmed the attack but assured that there were no injuries or harm. In response, Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant called the incident a serious escalation, saying it crossed "all red lines." The attack comes amid heightened tensions in the region, with ongoing missile salvos between Israeli forces and militant groups.
17 November,2024 04:00 PM IST
Israel confirmed on October 22 that Hashem Safieddine, a key leader in Hezbollah and considered the heir to Hassan Nasrallah, was killed in a strike three weeks ago in Beirut. This marks Israel's first acknowledgment of his death, which they had previously suggested might have happened during an airstrike. Safieddine was important for Hezbollah, overseeing military and financial operations, and representing the group in public as Nasrallah avoided appearances for safety. His death could significantly impact Hezbollah's leadership and its ongoing tensions with Israel. Meanwhile, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken urged Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu to focus on releasing hostages and ending the conflict in Gaza. Safieddine had previously threatened retaliation against Israel after the death of another commander, highlighting the potential for escalation in the region
23 October,2024 11:35 AM IST
In a recent mishap, Train No. 12578 Mysuru-Darbhanga Express collided with a goods train. Aerial footage from the Chennai-Gudur section, between Ponneri and Kavarappettai stations (46 km from Chennai), shows the devastation caused by the rear-end collision between Train No. 12578 Mysuru-Darbhanga Express and a goods train. The accident, which took place last evening, led to the derailment of 12-13 coaches.
12 October,2024 02:43 PM IST
In the wake of intensified conflicts, Israel has escalated its military operations in South Lebanon, targeting Hezbollah with fresh airstrikes that resulted in at least 37 fatalities, including 16 members and high-ranking commanders like Ahmed Wahbi. The strikes devastated a multi-story residential building in a densely populated suburb of Beirut and caused damage to nearby facilities, including a nursery. The Israeli military justified its actions by stating they were responding to imminent threats from Hezbollah, which they accused of planning attacks on Israeli communities. Hezbollah has vowed to continue its fight against Israel until a ceasefire is established in the ongoing conflict with Hamas in Gaza. The night skies over Lebanon were marked by explosions, highlighting the severity of the bombardments and the escalating tensions in the region.
22 September,2024 04:05 PM IST
Andhra Pradesh rains have created a ruckus in the state. On September 1, heavy rain hit Andhra Pradesh hard, causing severe flooding and landslides. In Vijayawada, the rain was so heavy that it flooded homes and cars. National and state disaster relief teams quickly arrived to help, moving affected residents to safer areas. Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu visited the worst-hit areas to oversee the response. So far, around 80 people have been rescued, and many residents from low-lying regions have been relocated. The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a warning for the next five days, predicting thunderstorms and lightning, especially in North Coastal Andhra Pradesh and Yanam. The situation is still critical as the state deals with the effects of the severe weather. Aerial views of Vijayawada show extensive waterlogging and flood conditions across the city. Watch video for more.
02 September,2024 05:39 PM IST
There's a wolf terror in UP which has scared people in the region for the past two months. The Forest Department has managed to capture 3 wolves so far, and is actively working to catch the remaining ones. The administration is trying new methods to capture these wolves as the terror of man-eating wolves has continued. Meanwhile, the Forest Department on Aug 28 deployed an infrared drone to trace the wolves in Bahraich. Divisional Forest Officer, said that the drones have captured the movement of two wolves near the village. Residents of around 30 villages have been enduring sleepless nights for the last 6 weeks to protect their children. BJP MLA of Mahasi Sureshwar Singh was seen guarding his village holding a rifle to protect the residents. According to the district administration, eight people have been killed in the past two months.
29 August,2024 12:50 PM IST
In an inadvertent mishap, Indian Army’s Mini UAV drifted towards Pakistan territory on August 23. The drone got diverted towards Pakistan’s Nikial Sector due to a technical glitch, as per Indian Army. Indian Army citing media inputs said that the UAV had been recovered by the Pakistani troops in the area. Meanwhile, a hotline message has been sent to the Pakistan Army to return the said drone. More details will follow.
24 August,2024 07:22 PM IST
The Wayanad landslides, has caused massive damage to life and property. The current death toll stands at 308 as per as Kerala Health Minister. 195 bodies and 113 body parts have been recovered so far. Drone visuals showed the search and rescue operations at the landslide-affected Mundakkai area in Kerala’s Wayanad. “In the last four days we have been doing operations here. A joint team of the Indian army, the NDRF, the local police, special operations groups, the fire force, the Coast Guard and the Navy have been operating in all these areas... The revenue department is still trying to collect the data and find out how many people are here and how many people are missing. We have so far recovered more than 200 bodies and body parts...,” said M.R Ajithkumar.
02 August,2024 04:17 PM IST
Heavy rainfall has created havoc in the life of residents of Delhi. A drone camera captured visuals of severe waterlogging near Saket metro station following heavy rainfall in the city. It is worthy to be noted that the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a “yellow” alert for Delhi till Saturday amid a forecast that rain will continue to lash the national capital till July 28.
26 July,2024 12:51 PM IST![Caught on cam: 38 year old engineer jumps off Atal Setu bridge [VIDEO]](https://images.mid-day.com/images/images/2024/jul/caughttt_d.jpg "Caught on cam: 38 year old engineer jumps off Atal Setu bridge [VIDEO]")
In a tragic incident, a 38-year-old engineer from Palava City in Dombivli took his own life by jumping off the Atal Setu bridge. The victim, identified as Srinivas Karuturi, reportedly faced financial difficulties, as per his wife's statement to the police. Srinivas, who worked as an engineer in a private firm, drove his Tata Nexon car to the bridge and stopped there before jumping off around 12:35 pm on July 24. Police have initiated a search operation to recover his body, with coastal guards and local fishermen aiding in the effort. Srinivas' identity was confirmed through his Aadhaar card found in his wallet inside the parked car, which also contained an identity card from a construction firm where he previously worked. This incident follows a similar tragedy on July 18, when a businessman from Ghatkopar ended his life by jumping off the Bandra-Worli Sea Link after video calling his son to inform him of his intentions. His body was later found after a three hour search operation carried out by fire brigade.
25 July,2024 02:08 PM ISTADVERTISEMENT
