Four people died in the last 48 hours after allegedly consuming adulterated milk supplied by an unauthorised vendor in East Godavari district, police said on Monday. While two persons died on Sunday, two others died here today. "Four persons died over the past two days after consuming adulterated milk supplied by an unauthorised vendor in the city," Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Rajamahendravaram North Zone Y Srikanth told PTI. Preliminary investigation suggests that the contaminated milk caused kidney (renal) failure leading to sudden urinary blockage and death, he said. All four victims procured milk from the same local vendor who supplied it to households in Rajamahendravaram. The vendor sourced milk from nearly 40 cattle and local farmers before distributing it to households, the DSP added. Food Safety officials collected milk samples and dispatched them to various laboratories for testing, while multiple teams conducted field inspections and medical surveillance in neighbourhoods. Meanwhile, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu held a review meeting on Monday following the deaths reported in Rajamahendravaram. District officials briefed him on medical assistance being provided and arrangements, including field-level camps and rapid test medical camps in affected localities, said an official release. The Chief Minister instructed officials to ensure the best medical care to those undergoing treatment. Officials informed Naidu that milk was supplied to 106 households and samples were collected from 75 people. The CM ordered strict action against vendors. 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.
23 February,2026 02:43 PM IST | Rajamahendravaram (Andhra Pradesh) | PTIBorder Security Force (BSF) personnel on Monday arrested Apollo Chakma, an alleged armed cadre of the Parbotto Chattagram Jana Samhati Samiti (PCJSS) headed by Santu Larma, chairman of the Chittagong Hill Tracts Regional Council. Chakma, a resident of Panchari in Khagrachari district of Bangladesh, was apprehended while attempting to cross the Indo-Bangladesh border through Gate No 2 of Amrit Para BSF camp in Dhalai district of Tripura. During the operation, BSF recovered a walkie-talkie set from his possession. He was handed over to Rashyabari Police Station. The police have registered a case against him under multiple charges, including cow smuggling and illegal entry into India. The PCJSS faction led by Larma has been described as a terrorist organisation by the Guwahati High Court in its judgment dated September 5, 2024, in the case of National Investigation Agency vs Rohmingliana, which pertained to arms smuggling by PCJSS cadres. The outfit is alleged to have transformed into an Indo-Bangladesh border smuggling syndicate and stands accused of involvement in trafficking of arms, drugs, Indian cows, and Burmese cigarettes. Large-scale public protests against PCJSS took place in south Tripura in July–August 2025 over its purported role in drug trafficking and negatively influencing the youth of the region. Under the interim government of Bangladesh, PCJSS is said to have associated with anti-India elements. With funds for the Chittagong Hill Tracts Regional Council reportedly withheld, the group has allegedly grown desperate, leading to a rise in cross-border criminal activities by its cadres. 77 Bangladeshi infiltrators identified in Odisha; 73 deported: CM Majhi The Odisha government has deported 73 of the 77 Bangladeshi infiltrators residing illegally across the state, Chief Minister (CM) Mohan Charan Majhi informed the Assembly on Monday. In a written reply to a question by Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) legislator Padma Lochan Panda, Majhi said the action was initiated following directions from the Union Home Ministry. "As per the instructions issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs on May 2, 2025, all superintendents of police were directed to expedite the process of identifying Bangladeshi infiltrators residing illegally in different districts," he stated. The CM added that so far, the identities of 2,261 Bangladeshi suspects have been verified. Of them, 2,184 were found to be Indian citizens and subsequently released. "The remaining 77 people were identified as illegal Bangladeshi immigrants, of whom 73 have been deported," Majhi said. Among those deported, 24 were from Bhubaneswar Urban Police District, 21 from Jagatsinghpur, 15 from Cuttack Urban Police District, six from Berhampur Police District, three from Kandhamal, one from Koraput, and three from Kendrapara, he informed the House. (With PTI inputs)
23 February,2026 02:36 PM IST | Agartala | mid-day online correspondentSales of luxury homes, costing Rs 10 crore and more, in Gurugram rose 80 per cent last year to Rs 24,120 crore on higher volumes coupled with price rise, according to a report. Real estate consultant India Sotheby's International Realty (ISIR) and data analytics firm CRE Matrix on Monday released a report on Gurugram's primary (first sale) luxury housing market and highlighted that the IT city, located in Delhi-NCR, has beaten Mumbai in sales of homes priced Rs 10 crore and above in value terms. Mumbai saw sales of homes worth Rs 21,902 crore in this price category. As per the data, the sales of luxury homes, prices Rs 10 crore and above, jumped nearly 3 times to 1,494 units in Gurugram during the last calendar year from 519 units in the preceding year. In value terms, the sales increased to Rs 24,120 crore last year from Rs 13,384 crore in 2024. "While Mumbai has traditionally held the crown for being the most expensive real estate market, Gurugram in Delhi-NCR, outpaced Mumbai in total sales value for luxury homes priced at Rs 10 crore and above during 2025," the report said. Tina Talwar, Area Director, India Sotheby's International Realty, said, "What is particularly notable is that this growth is no longer confined to legacy addresses. Emerging micro-markets such as Dwarka Expressway, Golf Course Road, and Golf Course Extension Road are collectively driving a structural expansion supported by infrastructure upgrades, superior product launches, and enhanced connectivity." Abhishek Kiran Gupta, Co-founder and CEO of CRE Matrix said the nearly ten-fold growth in the luxury segment over the past two years underscores sustained buyer confidence, strong capital inflows, and the expanding base of high-net-worth individuals. 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.
23 February,2026 02:19 PM IST | New Delhi | PTIThe government on Monday said that total revenue earned from scrap sale in Swachhata campaign from the year 2021 till January 2026 stands at Rs 4,405.28 crore. While Rs 200.21 crore revenue was earned form scrap disposal during December 2025-January 2026, 81,322 lakh files were weeded out in Swachhata campaign in 5,188 offices during January, according to the Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG). The 27th edition of ‘Secretariat Reforms’ provides an extensive analysis of the ongoing initiatives aimed at transforming governance and administration. According to the report, cleanliness drives were conducted successfully at 5,188 sites nationwide in January. Approximately 4.34 lakh sq ft of office space has been freed, with top contributors being the Ministry of Coal (1,88,687 sq ft) and Ministry of Heavy Industries (62,129 sq ft), etc. Last month, Rs 115.85 crore in revenue generated from scrap disposal, with significant contributions from Ministries such as Ministry of Railways, Ministry of Heavy Industry and Ministry of Coal. “Effective record management saw 1,82,000 physical files reviewed, with 81,322 files weeded out. Disposal of 5,57,852 public grievances (90.41 per cent disposed of total), along with the disposal of 1,032 MP references and 375 state government references,” the report mentioned. It further stated that the adoption of delayering initiatives has significantly reduced the average distinct transaction levels for active files from 7.19 in 2021 to 4.31 as of January 2026. About 93.81 per cent of total files created in January 2026 are e-Files. Nearly 95.29 per cent of receipts received were e-Receipts, with 65 Ministries/Departments achieving at least 90 per cent e-Files adoption at remarkable levels. Fifteen Ministries/Department have 100 per cent share of e-Receipts for January 26. “Inter-ministerial file movements have been 4,752 files for the month of January 2026, indicating streamlined administrative processes,” said the report, adding that this underscore the government’s ongoing commitment to digitally enabled, transparent, efficient, and citizen-focused governance. 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.
23 February,2026 01:28 PM IST | New Delhi | IANSBihar Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Kumar Sinha on Monday announced that the state government will prohibit the open sale of meat and fish near educational institutions, religious places, and in crowded public areas to maintain hygiene and public order. Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Kumar Sinha, while talking to the media, said, "This is a new initiative of the new government. The changing face of Bihar is clearly visible. We held a meeting under the Urban Development Department. We took seriously the issues raised in the meeting with intellectuals under the Jankalyan Samvad." He further said, "From a health perspective, for social interaction, and to prevent violent tendencies among children, we will ban the sale of meat and fish near educational and religious institutions, and in crowded open spaces." "People should follow the rules beyond this. We have no problem with the food, but strict measures have been taken to ensure that social interaction and the spirit of purity are not violated, no one's sentiments are hurt, and the environment is not polluted," Vijay Kumar Sinha added. Earlier, Bihar CM Nitish Kumar underlined the priorities of his government and said that the programs of Saat Nischay-3 have been implemented. "Following the formation of the new government in the state on 20 November 2025, the programs of Saat Nischay-3 have been implemented. Under the seventh resolve of Saat Nischay-3 (2025-30), 'Sabka Samman-Jeevan Aasaan' (Ease of Living), we are continuously working to make the daily lives of all citizens of the state easier. In this regard, we have also taken several important decisions for the dignity (Dignity of Pedestrians) and convenience of citizens walking on the roads. Bihar is advancing rapidly on the path of progress," the CM posted on X. "The income of the state's residents is increasing, due to which there has been a continuous rise in the number of two-wheelers and four-wheelers on the state's roads. However, because of the increasing number of vehicles on the state's roads, pedestrians face inconvenience. Walking safely and with dignity on the road is the first right of those who walk on foot. In this regard, the Transport Department has been given several important instructions so that people walking on the roads do not have to face any kind of inconvenience," he added. 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.
23 February,2026 01:01 PM IST | Patna (Bihar) | ANIThe Army Public School in Delhi Cantonment received a bomb threat email on Monday, prompting security agencies to launch a search operation on the premises, a Delhi Fire Services official said. As reported by news agency PTI, the school administration informed the authorities in the morning after receiving the mail that warned of an explosive device planted on the campus. A senior police officer, while briefing about the incident, said, "We are verifying the source of the email. So far, nothing suspicious has been found. As a precautionary measure, a thorough search operation is underway on the school premises, which has been vacated," as cited by news agency PTI. Furthermore, the cyber cell has been roped in to trace the origin of the email and identify the sender, the police officer further added. Teams from Delhi Police, the bomb disposal squad, the dog squad and the fire department are on the spot. Red Fort and religious sites on alert after LeT issues threat Earlier on Saturday, February 21, security was tightened across key religious and heritage sites in Delhi, including areas around the Red Fort and parts of Chandni Chowk. The action by the Delhi Police was taken after intelligence inputs suggesting a possible terror threat. As reported by PTI, security agencies issued an alert on a possible explosion threat near the Red Fort, a major tourist destination and high-security zone. During the early hours of Saturday, central intelligence agencies indicated that Pakistan-based terror outfit Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) has allegedly kept prominent religious places in India on its target list. Intelligence inputs are still being verified Sources from PTI said that specific inputs suggested that a temple in the Chandni Chowk area could be among the potential targets. While the intelligence inputs are being verified and assessed, security has been stepped up in and around sensitive religious places and crowded public areas, they added. “Intelligence agencies indicated that LeT could be attempting to carry out an Improvised Explosive Device (IED)-based attack. The alleged plan is reportedly linked to attempts by the terror group to avenge the February 6 blast at a mosque in Islamabad, Pakistan,” sources from PTI said. While central agencies and Delhi Police units are maintaining close coordination, surveillance has been intensified through CCTV monitoring. Furthermore, in view of tightening the security measures across the national capital, vehicle checks and deployment of additional personnel at vulnerable points are also being carried out precisely. (With PTI inputs)
23 February,2026 10:36 AM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondentFormer Railway Minister and Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Mukul Roy passed away on Monday, February 23, at Apollo Hospital in Salt Lake, Kolkata. As reported by news agency ANI, Roy suffered a cardiac arrest at 1:30 am, his son, Subhranshu Roy, confirmed. Earlier, on June 11, 2021, Mukul Roy and his son, Subhranshu Roy, joined TMC in the presence of West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee. Leaders pay tribute to Mukul Roy Following his passing, BJP leader Dilip Ghosh paid tribute to former Minister Roy. The BJP leader remembered him as an experienced politician who was held in high regard during his time with the Bharatiya Janata Party. While talking to the media on Monday, Dilip Ghosh said, "He was an experienced politician. He became a Union Minister too. When he came to the BJP, he was given a lot of respect. From 2019 to 2021, he was with us. Later, he left the BJP and went to the TMC. For the last 2-3 years, he has been ill and could not actively participate in politics. I pray that his soul rests in peace," as cited by news agency ANI. Furthermore, BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari also paid heartfelt tribute to the former Railway Minister while posting on the social media platform X. Adhikari expressed grief over the news of his passing and sent condolences to his family. Taking it to X, he wrote, "Deeply disheartened to learn about the sad demise of Senior Politician, Shri Mukul Roy. My sincere condolences to his family. Praying that his soul attains eternal peace. Om Shanti." Mukul Roy, who served as a former Rajya Sabha MP and Railway Minister, was among the founding members of Trinamool Congress. He later switched sides from TMC to BJP in 2017 and contested the 2021 West Bengal Assembly elections from the Krishnangar Uttar constituency. While fighting elections from the BJP, he defeated the TMC candidate, actor Koushani Mukherjee. However, following West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee's return to power in the 2021 West Bengal assembly elections; he later rejoined TMC along with his son, Shubranshu Roy. (With inputs from ANI)
23 February,2026 10:15 AM IST | Kolkata | mid-day online correspondentTensions flared on the campus of Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) after student groups aligned with the Left and Right accused each other of unleashing violence during a protest march in early hours of Monday. According to students, the alleged incident took place at around 1.30 am on Monday, where several students got injured in an alleged stone pelting after a scuffle broke out among students. According to the statement, the Jawaharlal Nehru University Students' Union (JNUSU) had called for a "Samta Juloos" towards the East Gate, demanding the resignation of Vice-Chancellor Santishree Dhulipudi Pandit and the revocation of a rustication order. Protesters alleged the administration did not engage with the march and instead allowed Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) members to confront them. However, ABVP rejected the allegations and accused Left-backed organisations of provoking clashes and spreading misinformation about the incident. Left-backed groups, including All India Students' Association (AISA), claimed ABVP activists pelted stones at the JNUSU encampment and attacked "unarmed students," leaving several injured. According to the purported videos shared by several students caught in the standoff, there were scenes of confusion and fear in the campus as rival groups traded violence near the protest site. University authorities did not respond to queries immediately. According to students, the situation on campus remained tense. 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
23 February,2026 09:35 AM IST | New Delhi | PTIBJP Manoj Tiwari on Sunday responded to Leader of Opposition in Bihar Tejashwi Yadav over his remarks on the law and order situation in the state, asserting that criminals are facing strict action under the current government. Speaking to reporters in Patna, the BJP MP said, "Criminals are in trouble under the BJP rule. This government will not let the criminals be free." Tiwari's remarks came amid a political exchange between the ruling party and the opposition over the prevailing law and order situation in Bihar. Earlier on February 20, Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader and Bihar Leader of Opposition (LoP) Tejashwi Yadav alleged that crime in the state has reached its "peak" and criminals are operating fearlessly due to "protection from the government. "Addressing the media here, Yadav claimed that since the NDA government assumed power, criminal elements have become emboldened and shielded, asserting that "crime is at its highest in BJP-ruled states and criminals are being protected in Bihar. "He further criticised Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, describing him as "unconscious" and unable to rein in law and order across the state. "Crime is at its peak. Criminals are fearless because the government is protecting them. Ever since the NDA government came to power, we have been saying that criminals have become emperors. Our Chief Minister is unconscious... Crime is highest in BJP-ruled states. Criminals are being protected in Bihar... If any incident occurs, it is the responsibility of the opposition to raise the issue so that the public gets justice, the government should take cognisance, but here it is the opposite--the ruling party remains busy hurling insults at the opposition. These people neither give proper answers nor take any action," he said. Earlier in the day, RJD leader Rabri Devi also launched a sharp attack on the Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar-led government over the recent death of a girl near AIIMS Patna, questioning the state's law and order situation. Reacting to the incident, Rabri Devi said, "Girls are being raped in some districts. The government should answer this and put a stop to it. The whole country and Bihar are watching. Is this Ram Rajya?" The remarks follow reports that a girl student reportedly died after falling from the fourth floor of a coaching centre near AIIMS Patna. Officials said the circumstances surrounding the fall are under investigation. The incident has sparked political outrage and protests by family members and opposition leaders, with calls for stricter law enforcement. 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
23 February,2026 09:29 AM IST | Patna | ANINASA will roll back the SLS (Space Launch System) rocket and Orion spacecraft for Artemis II off the launch pad, delaying the most-awaited crewed flyby mission to the Moon. This comes after NASA encountered an issue with the flow of helium to the rocket's upper stage, the space agency said in a statement. "On February 21, managers decided to remove recently installed platforms before high winds descended on the Space Coast, which poised teams for rollback while discussions about the issue were ongoing. Returning to the Vehicle Assembly Building at Kennedy Space Centre in Florida is required to determine the cause of the issue and fix it," NASA said The space agency said that the quick work to begin preparations for rolling the rocket and spacecraft back to the VAB potentially preserves the April launch window, pending the outcome of data findings, repair efforts, and how the schedule comes to fruition in the coming days and weeks. The Artemis II crew members were released from quarantine the evening of Feb. 21 and remain in Houston. The launch of Artemis II was scheduled for March 6. The goal of the Artemis 2 mission, a 10-day flight around the Moon and back, is to "explore the Moon for scientific discovery, economic benefits, and to build the foundation for the first crewed missions to Mars", according to NASA. The planned Artemis 2 crew includes three US astronauts - Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, and Christina Koch - and Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen. The mission is poised to be the farthest human flight into space ever, and the first crewed Moon mission since the US Apollo programme more than half a century ago. Artemis 2 is a precursor to NASA's planned astronaut Moon landing with Artemis 3, which is scheduled for 2028. 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
23 February,2026 09:27 AM IST | Washington | ANIA section of the railway overbridge on National Highway 45 in Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, collapsed during ongoing maintenance work on Sunday. The incident occurred near Shahpura, causing significant traffic disruption. According to Rakesh More, Divisional Manager of Madhya Pradesh Road Development Corporation, the contractor's liability period hadn't expired, and traffic was restricted to one portion of the bridge. "This took place near Shahpura, on National Highway 45, during the ongoing maintenance work... There was no handover since the contractor's liability period has not expired... Traffic was operating only on one portion, and now the other portion has also been damaged", he told ANI. No casualties were reported, but the collapse raises concerns about infrastructure safety. Authorities have diverted traffic and initiated investigations Further details are awaited. 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
23 February,2026 09:25 AM IST | Jabalpur | ANIADVERTISEMENT
