The Supreme Court upheld the Madras High Court’s ban on animal sacrifice at Thiruparankundram hills, allowing limited Muslim prayers while ensuring Subramaniya Swamy temple traditions are maintained
09 February,2026 05:18 PM IST | PTIThe Union government has approved the Chandrayaan-4 mission, designed as a lunar sample-return mission and it will be India's most complex lunar endeavour yet. "We are targeting 2028 for Chandrayaan-4," ISRO chairman V Narayanan had earlier said
09 February,2026 05:05 PM IST | PTIRahul Gandhi dismissed claims that opposition members posed a threat to the Prime Minister during proceedings last Thursday. He challenged those making such allegations to file a First Information Report (FIR) against anyone who had allegedly threatened PM Modi
09 February,2026 04:42 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentThe BJP took an early lead and is currently leading in around 150 zilla parishad seats, while the Eknath Shinde-headed Shiv Sena is around 90. The Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) has a lead of 88 seats
09 February,2026 04:24 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentAccording to the police, the Class 7 student was allegedly sexually assaulted by the headmaster on two separate occasions, on February 5 this year and May 1, 2025
09 February,2026 04:19 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentAngry locals gathered at the spot and surrounded the car, forcing the driver to remain inside. Witnesses alleged that private bouncers accompanying the accused tried to push back the crowd and behaved aggressively, escalating tensions
09 February,2026 04:09 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentPM Modi welcomed Seychelles to the Colombo Security Conclave, launched the India–Seychelles Joint Vision, and announced a 175 million dollar economic package to boost defence, maritime, and climate cooperation.
09 February,2026 03:42 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentA close aide said the 85-year-old veteran leader was shifted from his residence in Baramati to Ruby Hall Clinic, where he is being treated for a throat infection
09 February,2026 03:40 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentCongress MP Rahul Gandhi alleged that PM Narendra Modi has surrendered to US pressure amid the Adani US case and Epstein files revelations, hastily finalizing a trade deal that "sells out" Indian farmers' efforts
09 February,2026 03:36 PM IST | PTIAdani Defence & Aerospace and Italy’s Leonardo have partnered to set up an integrated helicopter manufacturing ecosystem in India, aimed at meeting the Indian Armed Forces’ needs and boosting Make in India. The collaboration will focus on Leonardo’s AW169M and AW109 TrekkerM helicopters, with indigenisation, MRO and training facilities
09 February,2026 03:32 PM IST | PTIThe unopposed elections came after Nationalist Congress Party’s (NCP's) Shital Sawant and Congress leader Ashwini Landge withdrew from the mayoral contest while NCP Corporator Dattatray Bahirat and Congress’s Sahil Kedari pulled out of the deputy mayoral race
09 February,2026 03:27 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentDuring the ninth edition of Pariksha Pe Charcha 2026, PM Narendra Modi highlighted students’ limitless potential and encouraged them to channel their talent, knowledge, and skills meaningfully. Sharing a Sanskrit Subhashitam, he emphasised that combining knowledge, reasoning, scientific understanding, memory, readiness, and effort can help students
09 February,2026 02:59 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentAn email bomb threat to the Patna Civil Court on Monday triggered a security alert and led to the suspension of judicial work. The disruption delayed the bail hearing of Independent MP Pappu Yadav, who remains in jail in a decades-old forgery case
09 February,2026 02:58 PM IST | Patna | PTIA 25-year-old bus helper, Sunil, died after a massive fire engulfed a parked bus in Delhi’s Vikaspuri. The blaze reportedly started after he lit an incense stick inside the vehicle. Firefighters brought the fire under control, but Sunil remained trapped. The private bus, barely a month old, bore a Haryana registration
09 February,2026 02:13 PM IST | New Delhi | IANSThe Opposition plans to move a resolution in the Lok Sabha to remove Speaker Om Birla, accusing him of disallowing Rahul Gandhi from speaking and failing to act against a BJP MP
09 February,2026 02:13 PM IST | New Delhi | PTIExternal Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met Seychelles President Dr. Patrick Herminie in Delhi on Monday, highlighting maritime security and economic cooperation under #VisionMAHASAGAR. The visit, marking the first by President Herminie since taking office in October 2025, coincides with 50 years of India-Seychelles diplomatic ties
09 February,2026 01:25 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondentFive-star hotels in New Delhi have sharply hiked room rates ahead of the India AI Impact Summit 2026, with prices jumping from the usual Rs 20,000–40,000 range to as high as Rs 4–5 lakh per night during peak dates. The surge comes as more than 35,000 delegates from across the world are expected to attend the summit from February 16 to 20
09 February,2026 01:10 PM IST | New Delhi | AgenciesIndia on Saturday did not clarify whether it has decided to halt the purchase of Russian crude oil following the US decision to withdraw an additional 25 per cent tariff on Indian goods. The tariff rollback came after President Donald Trump announced a trade deal with India, under which duties on Indian exports would be reduced to 18 per cent
09 February,2026 01:08 PM IST | New Delhi | AgenciesFour Indian students were among at least six people injured after a teenager carried out a stabbing attack at a dormitory of the State Medical University in Ufa, Russia’s Bashkortostan Republic. The attacker, a 15-year-old, also stabbed two police officers while resisting arrest and later injured himself
09 February,2026 01:08 PM IST | Moscow | AgenciesThe Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has completed mandatory biometric updates for over one crore schoolchildren across 83,000 schools nationwide. The update, which includes fingerprints and iris scans, is required when children cross the ages of five and 15
09 February,2026 01:07 PM IST | New Delhi | AgenciesThe Dalai Lama’s office has firmly denied social media claims linking the Tibetan spiritual leader to late US financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. A statement from Dharamsala clarified that the Dalai Lama has never met Epstein nor authorised any interaction with him
09 February,2026 01:05 PM IST | Dharamshala | AgenciesADVERTISEMENT
The Dalai Lama’s office has issued a firm clarification after viral posts claimed links to Jeffrey Epstein following the release of new investigation documents. The files contain thousands of references, emails, and contact mentions involving public figures — but officials emphasize that appearing in records does not imply wrongdoing or personal association.
Japan’s ruling LDP won a historic two-thirds majority in the House of Representatives, giving Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi a strong mandate to push constitutional reforms, fiscal changes, and defence expansion
09 February,2026 10:20 AM IST | Tokyo | ANIIndia and Malaysia agreed to strengthen bilateral ties in areas such as trade, defence, energy, advanced manufacturing and semiconductors during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s two-day visit. The two sides signed 11 agreements, including a framework pact on semiconductor cooperation, and India announced it will open a Consulate General in Malaysia
Pakistan has delayed granting a licence to Elon Musk-owned Starlink over data security concerns, geopolitical factors and competition from Chinese firms, local media reported. Officials fear the satellite internet service could transmit data beyond Pakistan’s monitoring and regulatory framework
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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-
This goes for other hostels too, where students will be studying for different degrees
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