Chinese researchers are using the Gobi Desert to test Duzhong trees, a high-value rubber source vital for defence applications, including puncture-resistant tyres and electromagnetic shielding composites
03 February,2026 08:00 AM IST | AgenciesGaza's Rafah border crossing with Egypt reopened for limited traffic as part of the Israel-Hamas ceasefire. Only a small number of people will be allowed to cross, with no goods entering the war-hit territory.
03 February,2026 07:58 AM IST | AgenciesA 22-year-old Australian woman died after her backpack buckle got caught in a ski lift at Tsugaike Mountain Resort in Japan’s Hakuba Valley, leaving her suspended mid-air while preparing to disembark, police said.
03 February,2026 07:56 AM IST | AgenciesRobotics firm Persona AI has signed an MoU with Louisiana to launch a pilot program deploying humanoid robots at a steel fabrication facility, aiming to study human-robot collaboration in heavy-duty manufacturing environments
03 February,2026 07:51 AM IST | AgenciesA Dhaka court sentenced deposed Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to 10 years of rigorous imprisonment in two corruption cases linked to alleged irregularities in land allocations under the Rajuk New Town Project in Purbachol
03 February,2026 07:49 AM IST | AgenciesOur sutradhaars Lady Flora and Sir Pheroze discuss why the city ought to extend its cultural footprint with affordable, accessible festivals all year through rather than pack it into a cluster period of a few months
03 February,2026 06:40 AM IST | Fiona FernandezWe just do not know how many derbies we will see in this Mahalaxmi avatar. The state government has given the green light to a Central Park within the environs, and there have been numerous reports about the racecourse’s appearance changing, with work slated to commence this year
03 February,2026 06:37 AM IST | The EditorialUS President Trump said the agreement was made “out of friendship and respect” for Prime Minister Modi and added that the deal would take effect immediately
02 February,2026 11:30 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentThe constable, identified as Siddhant Gore and posted with the Beed city traffic branch, was accused of abusing his colleagues on Saturday evening following a trivial argument, an official said
02 February,2026 10:42 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentThe Air India Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft had operated flight AI132 from London to Bengaluru and landed safely in Bengaluru on Monday morning, sources said
02 February,2026 10:13 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentWhile speaking at a rally in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar district, Maharashtra deputy CM announced that the monthly assistance would be raised from Rs 1,500 to Rs 2,100 at an appropriate time
02 February,2026 09:44 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentThe land was sold to Amadea Enterprises LLP, a firm co-owned by Parth Pawar, the son of the late Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, according to the chargesheet. The sale was reportedly valued at Rs 300 crore
02 February,2026 09:25 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentThe AAIB is investigating the Air India AI-171 Ahmedabad crash from all angles and aims to complete the probe within ICAO timelines (12 months), the government told Parliament, urging caution until the final report is released
02 February,2026 08:19 PM IST | New Delhi | IANS"The investigation is in the final stages. The investigation team is trying their best to finalise the report as a top priority," the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) said in a statement
02 February,2026 08:04 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondentWeather officials said a low-level cyclonic circulation is currently active over the southeast Arabian Sea and adjoining areas of the Lakshadweep and Kerala coasts. Another low-level cyclonic circulation has also formed over the Comorin Sea and surrounding regions
02 February,2026 07:12 PM IST | | mid-day online correspondentCrude oil prices dropped over 5 percent on Monday, with MCX crude at Rs 5,671 per barrel, following global declines due to a strong US dollar and weak market sentiment. WTI fell to USD 61.83 and Brent to USD 65.94, though supply concerns and winter weather may limit further losses
02 February,2026 06:59 PM IST | New Delhi | PTI“There should be clarity on which party is merging with which,” MP Sunil Tatkare said in Karad, located in Maharashtra’s Satara district
02 February,2026 05:06 PM IST | Karad | mid-day online correspondentAhead of the Nagpur Municipal Corporation polls, Congress claimed 150 party rebels withdrew their nominations, while BJP said 96 rebels stepped aside, signalling last-minute consolidation by both parties before voting
02 February,2026 04:14 PM IST | Nagpur | mid-day online correspondentUnion Health Minister JP Nadda held a review meeting with Rajasthan and Maharashtra health ministers, focusing on strengthening public health infrastructure, drug regulation, diagnostics, Jan Aushadhi Kendras, and India’s TB elimination goals
02 February,2026 04:06 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondentBJP MP Tejasvi Surya criticized Congress for ignoring India’s civilisational values, prompting objections from Congress MP Hibi Eden. Home Minister Amit Shah intervened, defending Surya during the Parliament debate
02 February,2026 04:03 PM IST | New Delhi | ANIE Sreedharan opened an office in Ponnani to start work on a proposed Thiruvananthapuram–Kannur high-speed rail project, despite Kerala being excluded from the Union Budget 2026 rail corridors. He said DPR and survey work will begin soon, expressing confidence of central approval
02 February,2026 03:15 PM IST | Malappuram (Kerala) | ANIADVERTISEMENT
New York City is facing an unprecedented winter crisis as the death toll from the prolonged cold snap climbs to 16, raising urgent questions about city leadership and emergency response measures. From hypothermia fatalities to the ongoing risks for residents living outdoors, the city is under intense public scrutiny as officials scramble to provide adequate shelter and safety. WATCH
The assaults across 12 towns left 17 security personnel and 18 civilians dead, prompting ongoing counter-terror operations and temporary suspension of mobile and internet services
02 February,2026 06:59 PM IST | Karachi | PTIKeir Starmer has appointed Peter Mandelson as the next UK ambassador to the US, replacing Karen Pierce. Mandelson, 71, brings extensive experience in trade and foreign policy, though his past criticisms of Trump have drawn rebuke from US allies
Japan retrieved rare earth minerals from 6,000 meters deep near Minami Torishima, marking the world’s first deep-sea extraction at such depth. The mission, using the Chikyu drilling ship, aims to reduce reliance on China for critical minerals like dysprosium and yttrium, vital for EVs, electronics, and wind turbines
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Amit Shah made the remarks via video link while inaugurating the Shri Motibhai R Chaudhary Sagar Sainik School and Sagar Organic Plant at Boriyavi village in Mehsana district, Gujarat
13 November,2025 09:36 PM IST | Ahmedabad | mid-day online correspondentMove to ease traffic congestion near Pune University, along Ganeshkhind Road
Janmashtami, which commemorates the birth of Lord Krishna, on the occasion, here are some of the best messages and wishes you can share this Janmashtami with your family and friends-
Budget 2026 signals trust over control; the most important reform is the comprehensive simplification and liberalisation of the Customs and tax administration
02 February,2026 06:44 AM IST | Mumbai | Shailesh HaribhaktiADVERTISEMENT
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