The arrested protesters were Krishna Hari, national secretary of Youth Congress from Bihar; Kundan Yadav, IYC state secretary, Bihar; Ajay Kumar, IYC state president, Uttar Pradesh; and Narasimha Yadav from Telangana
Special POCSO Judge Vinod Kumar Chaurasia directed the Jhunsi Police Station in Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj to register an FIR on a complaint filed by Ashutosh Brahmachari
Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh said the government must also ensure that the interests of Indian farmers are fully protected during the renegotiations and asked the government to categorically state that it will not allow any import liberalisation to the American side
PM Modi laid the foundation for the HCL-Foxconn India Chip plant in Jewar, a Rs 3,700 crore facility producing display driver chips to boost India’s semiconductor self-reliance and create over 3,500 jobs
The Indian Embassy in Azerbaijan launched ‘Baku Evenings’, a cultural series promoting India’s culture, education, arts, and heritage. The inaugural event on February 20 celebrated Sanskrit and Hindi to strengthen people-to-people ties
Delhi will soon notify rules to provide transgender persons with legal recognition, healthcare, education, livelihood support, and protection under the SMILE scheme, Garima Greh shelters, and Ayushman Bharat TG Plus
Police have begun investigating a suspected leak of the Maharashtra Class 12 Chemistry question paper after it was allegedly shared online before the exam. Students and parents expressed concern after what was claimed to be the Maharashtra Board
Delhi Police stepped up security at key religious and heritage sites, including Red Fort and Chandni Chowk, following intelligence inputs about a possible terror threat. Surveillance, vehicle checks and deployment of bomb squads have been intensified.
An artery forceps was discovered inside a woman’s abdomen five years after she underwent surgery at Alappuzha Medical College in Vandanam. Usha Joseph, a native of Punnapra, had surgery in May 2021 to remove a uterine fibroid but reportedly continued to suffer recurring abdominal pain. An X-ray later revealed the surgical instrument had been left
A man allegedly caused a fire at a petrol pump after being asked by staff not to smoke on the premises. According to reports, he attempted to light a cigarette but was stopped by employees. In anger, he threw his lighter towards a fuel nozzle, which ignited a fire. The incident highlights the serious dangers of smoking at fuel stations
A new study suggests that changes in the peripheral retina — the outer area of the eye’s light-sensitive layer — may help detect Alzheimer's disease at an early stage. Researchers found that a routine eye examination could potentially reveal warning signs of the condition long before irreversible brain damage occurs
A six-year-old girl was killed after a car rammed into an e-rickshaw in Janakpuri, Delhi. The child’s grandmother recounted the traumatic moments, saying no one came forward to help as the girl lay critically injured. The tragic incident has sparked outrage and renewed concerns over road safety and bystander apathy in the city
A new study suggests that changes in the peripheral retina — the outer area of the eye’s light-sensitive layer — may help detect Alzheimer's disease at an early stage. Researchers found that a routine eye examination could potentially reveal warning signs of the condition long before irreversible brain damage occurs
21 February,2026 10:12 AM IST | New Delhi | AgenciesA six-year-old girl was killed after a car rammed into an e-rickshaw in Janakpuri, Delhi. The child’s grandmother recounted the traumatic moments, saying no one came forward to help as the girl lay critically injured. The tragic incident has sparked outrage and renewed concerns over road safety and bystander apathy in the city
21 February,2026 10:11 AM IST | New Delhi | AgenciesChennai-based The ePlane Company has partnered with NVIDIA to develop India’s first electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing (eVTOL) air taxi. Announced at the India AI Impact Summit 2026, the collaboration will see ePlane create a high-fidelity digital twin of its e200x aircraft to enhance aerospace simulation and performance
21 February,2026 09:37 AM IST | New Delhi | AgenciesHomebuyers who booked flats in 2013–14 at Marvel Isola Phase II in Mohammadwadi say they are still waiting for possession or refunds. With EMIs, rent and legal costs mounting, families allege years of delays despite MahaRERA orders and insolvency proceedings
21 February,2026 09:02 AM IST | Mumbai | Archana DahiwalA blue car intercepted near Manchar led to the seizure of pangolin scales, claws and sambar antlers. The accused from Raigad were booked under Crime No. 09/2026 and later granted bail by a local court
21 February,2026 08:54 AM IST | Mumbai | Ranjeet JadhavADVERTISEMENT
Devotees across the nation gathered at mosques in large numbers to offer the first Friday (Juma) prayers of Ramzan. Special sermons focused on peace, compassion, charity, and self-discipline, reflecting the spiritual significance of the holy month. With heightened security and organized arrangements in several cities, the prayers were conducted peacefully, marking an important moment of faith and unity during Ramzan (Pics/PTI)
Trump had made tariffs the bedrock of his economic pitch to voters ahead of the midterm elections, even describing tariffs as his “favourite word in the dictionary.” He promised that factories would relocate from overseas and bring jobs with them, and he warned that losing the tariffs could plunge the US into a deep recession
21 February,2026 12:53 AM IST | Washington | AP
According to WR Chief Public Relations Officer Vineet Abhishek, the special services will connect Mumbai, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan with Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Delhi and West Bengal, offering additional capacity during the peak travel season
20 February,2026 09:20 PM IST | | mid-day online correspondent
According to official notices issued on Friday, the registration deadline for MAH-MBA/MMS CET has been extended to February 25, while for MAH-MHT CET (PCM/PCB), it closes on February 24, with an additional window from February 25 to 27 for late registrations, subject to an extra fee of Rs 500
20 February,2026 06:44 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Responding to concerns raised by Congress MLAs Gulam Ahmed Mir and Nizam-ud-Din Bhat in the Assembly on Thursday, Abdullah said he looked into the matter and found that the deputy commissioner did not issue the order arbitrarily
20 February,2026 06:22 PM IST | Jammu | PTI
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India has officially joined the US-led Pax Silica alliance — a coalition focused on securing critical minerals, silicon supply chains, and artificial intelligence infrastructure. But the timing is crucial. This move comes shortly after India signed multiple defence and technology agreements with France, deepening bilateral cooperation.
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