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BJP secures majority in NMC standing committee with 9 members elected unopposed

All 16 members of the Nashik Municipal Corporation (NMC) standing committee were elected unopposed, including nine from BJP, four from the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena, two from Shiv Sena (UBT), and one from the NCP

16 February,2026 03:48 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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S Jaishankar and Anita Anand discuss deepening India-Canada ties in Munich

S. Jaishankar and Anita Anand met at the Munich Security Conference to review progress in India-Canada ties and discuss expanding cooperation in trade, energy and technology ahead of Mark Carney’s likely visit to India

16 February,2026 03:20 PM IST | PTI
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Seven killed in chemical factory fire in Rajasthan's Bhiwadi, two trapped inside

Seven people were burnt alive in a fire at a factory in Bhiwadi in Rajasthan’s Khairthal-Tijara district on Monday, officials said. The blaze occurred in the Khushkhera-Karoli industrial area, where the premises had reportedly been leased as a garment factory but was allegedly being used for illegal firecracker manufacturing

16 February,2026 03:17 PM IST | PTI
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Amit Shah lays e-foundation stone for Delhi Police Special Cell HQ

Union Home Minister Amit Shah laid the e-foundation stone for the integrated headquarters of the Delhi Police Special Cell in New Delhi. Built at an estimated cost of Rs 400 crore, the facility will feature a cyber lab, war room and advanced infrastructure to tackle narcotics and terrorism

16 February,2026 03:15 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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Peeragarhi triple death case: Kamruddin alias ‘Baba’ sent to 14-day custody

According to Sachin Sharma, Additional DCP (Deputy Commissioner of Police), the accused allegedly used a scheme of "curing illnesses" to trap his victims

16 February,2026 02:10 PM IST | ANI
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Tarique Rahman assures action on post-poll violence after BNP landslide win

Following BNP’s commanding majority in the 300-seat parliament, Tarique Rahman paid a courtesy visit to Jamaat chief Shafiqur Rahman in Dhaka, signalling potential cooperation even as Jamaat positions itself as a principled opposition force

16 February,2026 02:08 PM IST | ANI
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Modi, Macron to hold bilateral talks; launch India-France year of Innovation

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will meet Emmanuel Macron in Mumbai on February 17 to review progress in the India-France strategic partnership and explore new areas of cooperation. The discussions will focus on strengthening strategic ties and exchanging views on regional and global issues

16 February,2026 12:40 PM IST | PTI
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Bihar medical student found hanging at hostel in Bengal, probe underway

A 21-year-old medical student from Bihar was found hanging in a hostel toilet at a private medical college in Durgapur, police said. The deceased, Lavanya Pratap, a resident of Patna, was pursuing an MBBS degree at the institute. His body was discovered on Saturday night and later kept in the hospital morgue

16 February,2026 12:34 PM IST | PTI
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Head-on collision in Thoothukudi takes five lives; TN CM orders financial aid

Five people were killed in a road accident near the East Coast Road at Vaippar-1 village in Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu, on Sunday evening. The victims were travelling on a two-wheeler towards Pallakulam when their vehicle collided head-on with a tourist van coming from Sayalkudi in Ramanathapuram district

16 February,2026 12:33 PM IST | ANI
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North Korea opens new housing district for families of Ukraine war dead

North Korea has completed a new housing district in Pyongyang for families of soldiers killed while fighting alongside Russian forces in the war in Ukraine. State media showed leader Kim Jong Un visiting the newly built Saeppyol Street and meeting bereaved families, accompanied by his daughter, believed to be Kim Ju Ae

16 February,2026 12:33 PM IST | AP
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Two women militants arrested in Manipur for alleged extortion

Security forces have arrested two women militants linked to banned insurgent outfits for their alleged involvement in extortion activities in Manipur. According to police, 29-year-old Sanasam Ongbi Santikumari Devi, associated with the United National Liberation Front (Koireng), was apprehended from Nongpok Ingkhol in Imphal East district

16 February,2026 12:33 PM IST | PTI
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Thailand, Australia, SL mark their naval presence for International Fleet Review

As India gets ready to host the International Fleet Review and Exercise MILAN, the Indian Navy welcomed naval ships from Thailand, Australia and Sri Lanka on Sunday. The remaining ships comprise the Coast Guard, Merchant Navy, and research vessels.

16 February,2026 12:00 PM IST | ANI
PM Modi welcomes delegates to the AI-India Impact Summit 2026

PM Modi welcomes delegates to the AI-India Impact Summit 2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the India AI Impact Expo 2026 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, as global tech leaders gathered for the mega AI India Impact Summit showcasing innovation, startups, and indigenous AI models.

16 February,2026 11:58 AM IST | New Delhi | ANI
Jamie’s Brick Jams creates functional electric motor with LEGO and basic parts

Jamie’s Brick Jams creates functional electric motor with LEGO and basic parts

Jamie from the Jamie’s Brick Jams has successfully built a fully functional electric motor using mostly standard LEGO bricks along with simple electronic components. Using magnets, copper wire, a transistor, and a 9-volt battery, the project demonstrates the basic principles of electromagnetism without relying on advanced motor modules

16 February,2026 09:13 AM IST | Tasmania | Agencies
Odisha: Toddler sold for Rs 1 lakh by father rescued by Police

Odisha: Toddler sold for Rs 1 lakh by father rescued by Police

Odisha Police have rescued a two-and-a-half-year-old boy who was allegedly sold by his father for Rs 1 lakh in Barisahi village under the Nilgiri Notified Area Council. The child was recovered from the Chiminibhati area and handed over to the Child Welfare Committee

16 February,2026 09:09 AM IST | Bhubaneshwar | Agencies
PM Modi to inaugurate India AI Impact Expo 2026 at Bharat Mandapam today

PM Modi to inaugurate India AI Impact Expo 2026 at Bharat Mandapam today

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the India AI Impact Expo 2026 at Bharat Mandapam on Monday at 5 pm. Held from February 16-20 alongside the India AI Impact Summit, the event will showcase over 300 exhibitions and live demonstrations across themes of people, planet and progress

16 February,2026 09:09 AM IST | New Delhi | Agencies
Asaduddin Owaisi: ‘Govt attempting to snatch citizenship through SIR’

Asaduddin Owaisi: ‘Govt attempting to snatch citizenship through SIR’

Asaduddin Owaisi has alleged that the BJP-led Centre is attempting to “snatch citizenship rights” through the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. The Hyderabad MP claimed that after Bihar, the exercise could be extended to Telangana and Maharashtra, and urged citizens to ensure genuine names are included

16 February,2026 09:08 AM IST | Hyderabad | Agencies
India-UK free trade agreement likely to be implemented from April

India-UK free trade agreement likely to be implemented from April

The India-UK free trade agreement was signed between the two countries in July last year and has to be now approved by the UK Parliament for it to come into effect

15 February,2026 10:57 PM IST | New Delhi | IANS
Om Birla to represent India at swearing-in ceremony of new Bangladesh govt

Om Birla to represent India at swearing-in ceremony of new Bangladesh govt

The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), under the leadership of its chairman, Tarique Rahman, registered a landslide victory in the Bangladesh parliamentary elections

15 February,2026 10:44 PM IST | New Delhi | IANS
India’s farmers betrayed in name of US trade deal: Rahul

India’s farmers betrayed in name of US trade deal: Rahul

Demanding that farmers must be protected from the impact, Rahul Gandhi asked that once this door opens, how do we prevent it from widening every year?

15 February,2026 10:36 PM IST | New Delhi | IANS
Police beef up security as devotees flock to Grishneshwar Temple in Maharashtra

Police beef up security as devotees flock to Grishneshwar Temple in Maharashtra

A total of 450 personnel have been deployed in and around the temple premises. This includes 32 officers, 250 police personnel and 175 home guards, officials said

15 February,2026 06:25 PM IST | Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar | mid-day online correspondent
Imran Khan’s sister raises alarm over his health, demands specialist treatment

Imran Khan’s sister raises alarm over his health, demands specialist treatment

Aleema Khanum has voiced serious concerns over former Pakistan PM Imran Khan’s deteriorating health in jail, demanding examination by specialist doctors in the presence of family and his personal physician

16 February,2026 11:55 AM IST | Islamabad | PTI

Over 300 endangered turtles rescued from Patna-Indore Express in Madhya Pradesh

In a major wildlife crackdown, 311 rare and endangered turtles were rescued from an AC First-Class coach of the Patna-Indore Express in Madhya Pradesh during a joint operation by forest and railway authorities

16 February,2026 11:52 AM IST | Indore | Agencies

Over 800,000 expected at Pashupatinath temple for Mahashivaratri celebrations

Thousands of Hindu devotees gathered at the revered Pashupatinath Temple and other Shiva temples across Nepal to celebrate Mahashivaratri. All four gates of the temple, located on the banks of the holy Bagmati River, were opened from 2:00 am to accommodate pilgrims

16 February,2026 09:41 AM IST | Kathmandu | Agencies
Strictest punishment for blast perpetrators; will send message to world: Shah

Strictest punishment for blast perpetrators; will send message to world: Shah

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 correspondent

CM opens Pune double-deck flyover

Move to ease traffic congestion near Pune University, along Ganeshkhind Road

20 August,2025 10:17 PM IST | Pune | Archana Dahiwal

Happy Krishna Janmashtami: Messages and Wishes to share with family

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-

05 August,2025 11:36 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
The sage under the berry tree

The sage under the berry tree

The physical structure of Badrinath evokes ambiguity. It does not resemble a classical Hindu temple but looks closer to a Buddhist vihara.

15 February,2026 08:06 AM IST | Mumbai | Devdutt Pattanaik
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