A fireworks shop explosion in Xiangyang, Hubei province, killed 12 people during Lunar New Year celebrations. Investigators are probing the cause of the blast. Earlier this week, a similar explosion in Jiangsu province claimed eight lives and injured two
19 February,2026 09:03 AM IST | AgenciesThe father of the 17-year-old accused in the Dwarka SUV crash has apologised to the family of 23-year-old Sahil Dhaneshra, who was killed on February 3. The teen was allegedly driving the vehicle during a social media video shoot. The father said he will abide by the judiciary’s decision
19 February,2026 09:01 AM IST | AgenciesAward-winning pilot Ron Timmermans and his wife Barbara died in a single-engine Beechcraft A36 crash in East Texas after he radioed an engine emergency. The aircraft struck a power line and crashed near homes. Their pet dog survived and was taken in by a neighbour
19 February,2026 08:57 AM IST | AgenciesMeta’s CEO was expected to answer questions on Wednesday from attorneys representing a now 20-year-old woman who claims her early use of social media addicted her to the technology and exacerbated depression and suicidal thoughts
19 February,2026 08:51 AM IST | AgenciesMahroof Ahmed Khan and Masroor Ahmed Khan, twin brothers from Bhubaneswar, scored identical 285 out of 300 in JEE Main (Session-I) 2026. The duo also secured the same 99.98 percentile in the BE/BTech paper, reflecting years of shared preparation and dedication
19 February,2026 08:49 AM IST | AgenciesThe latter mostly target the elderly, who should be made aware of their modus operandi
19 February,2026 08:12 AM IST | The EditorialAll 14 ex-captains played strokes that drew emphatic applause. But the open letter to the Pakistan government about the need to treat jailed Imran Khan well is deserving of kudos from a world audience
19 February,2026 08:12 AM IST | Clayton MurzelloGalgotias University faced criticism at the AI Impact Summit for showcasing a Chinese-made robotic dog as its own. The university clarified it was used for student AI learning, not developed in-house, and vacated its stall following government instructions, emphasising academic integrity and hands-on innovation
18 February,2026 11:55 PM IST | PTIUnder the supervision of Virar’s Assistant Security Commissioner, divisional staff ensured smooth and safe commuter movement between 6 AM and 11 AM
18 February,2026 11:07 PM IST | Rajendra B. AklekarNITI Aayog Vice-Chairman Suman Bery at Mumbai Climate Week highlighted the link between India’s economic growth, women’s workforce participation, and renewable energy. He emphasised clean technology, competitive infrastructure, and reliable power as key to development and advanced manufacturing
18 February,2026 08:54 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentThe SC denied anticipatory bail to Bhaskar Yadav in a Rs 640-crore cyber fraud and money laundering case, involving siphoning funds from middle-class investors through 5,000 plus bank accounts and laundering via a UAE-based platform
18 February,2026 07:12 PM IST | PTINine BJP corporators in Bhiwandi-Nizampur broke away to form the BSF and backed the Congress-led alliance, giving it the numbers to likely elect the mayor and deputy mayor. The move highlights political shifts after last month’s fractured municipal election
18 February,2026 06:56 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentOn January 15, the top court observed that the West Bengal chief minister’s alleged “obstruction” of the ED’s probe was “very serious” and agreed to examine whether a state’s law enforcement agencies can interfere with a central agency’s investigation into a serious offence
18 February,2026 06:16 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondentThe discussions focused on strengthening India’s leadership in artificial intelligence and deepening international partnerships. The summit is being held at Bharat Mandapam from February 16 to 20. PM Modi and the Google CEO discussed India’s growing AI ecosystem
18 February,2026 04:30 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentAn elated Atharva credited his parents, teachers, and friends for his achievement, while emphasising the importance of honesty and regularity in exam preparation. His father, Avinash Chauhan, expressed confidence in his son’s abilities, citing his consistent academic performance over the years
18 February,2026 04:13 PM IST | Jalgaon | mid-day online correspondentThe India AI Expo Summit 2026 will remain closed to the public on February 19 due to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s inauguration and security arrangements. The event has been extended to February 21 to accommodate strong public interest. Around 20 heads of state are expected to attend
18 February,2026 04:06 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondentPakistan hockey captain Shakeel Ammad Butt slammed the Pakistan Hockey Federation after the team faced severe mismanagement in Australia, including delayed flights, lack of hotel bookings despite PSB funding, and being forced to wash dishes before matches
18 February,2026 03:23 PM IST | Karachi | PTIThe Madhya Pradesh government has unveiled a Rs 4.38 lakh crore Budget for 2026-27, prioritising women’s welfare, agriculture, rural development and infrastructure expansion. Presenting the Budget in the Assembly in Bhopal, Finance Minister Jagdish Devda emphasised inclusive growth, sustainable development and economic self-reliance
18 February,2026 03:00 PM IST | Bhopal | IANSA GR to this effect was issued on Tuesday, following the lapse of the previous ordinance granting the quota, which also faced an interim court stay. The earlier Congress-NCP government had issued an ordinance providing a 16 per cent quota to Marathas and five per cent to Muslims
18 February,2026 02:46 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentIndia is hosting the AI Impact Summit 2026 to promote responsible and inclusive AI. Prime Minister Narendra Modi said AI will create new opportunities, while global leaders backed India’s role in shaping the future of artificial intelligence
18 February,2026 02:44 PM IST | New Delhi | ANIAddressing a social-harmony meeting on Tuesday, the RSS chief expressed concern over what he described as a declining Hindu population and said inducement- or coercion-based religious conversions should be stopped
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On Tuesday, February 17, 2026, a monstrous "Everest-style" avalanche thundered down Castle Peak near Donner Summit, engulfing a guided group of 15 backcountry skiers. As a ferocious "thunder-snow" blizzard hammers Northern California with up to 40 inches of fresh snow and 80 mph winds, search crews are racing against a freezing clock to find 9 skiers still buried alive.
Applications filed by the Trump Organization with the federal trademark office are seeking exclusive rights to use the president's name on airports and dozens of related things found there, from buses shuttling passengers to umbrellas and travel bags to flight suits
18 February,2026 02:59 PM IST | New York | APYouTube said it has resolved a widespread outage that disrupted access for hundreds of thousands of users worldwide late Tuesday. According to Downdetector, more than 300,000 users reported issues at the peak of the disruption around 0100 GMT. During the outage, visitors to YouTube’s homepage were asked to return later as videos failed to load
In a ruling made public Tuesday, the judge, Nina Froes, said she had terminated the case because of a procedural misstep by government attorneys, who failed to properly certify an official document they intended to use as evidence
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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-
Western Railway will introduce 12 new AC local services from February 19, replacing 11 non-AC trains. The move has sparked debate over fare differences, peak-hour timings, and reduced non-AC options, with commuters urging wider consultation before implementation
17 February,2026 08:38 AM IST | Mumbai | The EditorialADVERTISEMENT
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