Mumbai-Pune Expressway theft: Thane couple lost Rs 7 lakh worth of gold jewellery during a brief halt at a Mumbai–Pune Expressway's Grand Ocean Cube. Police only recorded a complaint, no FIR was filed and recovery came in a shocking, unexpected way
17 February,2026 01:02 PM IST | Archana DahiwalAs board exam pressure mounts, former HCL CEO Vineet Nayar shared his own marksheet and a powerful message on X, reminding students that exams test memory, not courage. Recalling his teenage panic and mindset shift, he urged students to stay calm, sleep well and not treat exams as life-or-death
17 February,2026 11:40 AM IST | mid-day online correspondentUttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami attended the "Mukhya Sevak Ki Chaupal" in Aryanagar, Haridwar, under the “Jan-Jan Ki Sarkar, Jan-Jan Ke Dwar” campaign. He interacted directly with villagers, listened to their grievances, and directed officials to ensure prompt resolution
17 February,2026 09:33 AM IST | ANIAn international team of researchers has developed a method to forecast hotspots for some of the world’s most venomous scorpion species. By analyzing environmental factors that support their survival and spread, the study aims to help predict where dangerous scorpions are most likely to occur, improving awareness and safety measures
17 February,2026 09:33 AM IST | AgenciesBharatiya Janata Party MP Raju Bista launched the Chakri Chai Bangla Campaign to spotlight the rising job crisis in West Bengal under the Trinamool Congress. Bista alleged that local youth are forced to migrate to other states for work, citing rising unemployment, industrial closures, and settlement of Rohingya and Bangladeshi citizens
17 February,2026 09:32 AM IST | ANIThe Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has fined Snapdeal Rs 5 lakh for selling toys that did not meet mandatory Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) certification, breaching the Toys (Quality Control) Order, 2020. Notices have also been issued to other e-commerce platforms including Amazon and Flipkart, as well as several sellers
17 February,2026 09:31 AM IST | AgenciesChina’s Robotera unveiled the L7 humanoid robot performing a traditional Chinese sword dance to mark the Year of the Fire Horse. Developed with Tsinghua University, the 5.6-foot, 65-kg robot is built from titanium and carbon fiber, combining strength and agility to execute the fluid, precise movements of the centuries-old performance
17 February,2026 09:30 AM IST | AgenciesWeave Robotics has introduced Issac 0, a stationary home robot capable of folding laundry in 30 to 90 minutes. Currently shipping in the Bay Area, the robot still uses human teleoperators to improve accuracy. Issac 0 runs on a 600W system with Ethernet and dual-band Wi-Fi support, paving the way for the fully autonomous Issac robot planned
17 February,2026 09:30 AM IST | AgenciesResearchers in Sweden have created virtual AI animals that develop functional vision on their own, evolving from simple light sensitivity to the ability to discern objects. Released into a synthetic environment with tasks like navigating and finding food, successive generations evolved traits that improved survival
17 February,2026 09:28 AM IST | AgenciesA passenger train derailed in southern Switzerland’s canton of Valais after an avalanche swept away the railway track around 7 am local time. Several passengers sustained injuries, though exact numbers have not been confirmed. The incident disrupted the key Lotschberg rail corridor, with Swiss Federal Railways suspending services
17 February,2026 09:28 AM IST | AgenciesIn Bangladesh’s general elections, four candidates from minority communities were elected, all representing the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP). Hindu leaders Goyeshwar Chandra Roy and Nitai Roy Chowdhury won seats from Dhaka and Magura constituencies, defeating Jamaat-e-Islami rivals
17 February,2026 09:26 AM IST | AgenciesSir Pheroze and Lady Flora discuss the lack of safe, open public spaces, especially for its children who continue to be denied of such basic facilities
17 February,2026 08:39 AM IST | Fiona FernandezUnder directives from Amitesh Kumar, Pune traffic police booked 2,649 triple-seat riders during a two-day drive, seizing 988 vehicles and collecting Rs 21.37 lakh in fines. Led by Himmat Jadhav, the crackdown also saw over 13,000 challans issued
17 February,2026 08:27 AM IST | Pune | Archana DahiwalThe examination was conducted in January 2026 across 658 centres in 326 cities, including 15 cities outside India. A total of 13,55,293 candidates registered, and 13,04,653 candidates appeared, resulting in a high attendance rate of 96.26 per cent
16 February,2026 11:11 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentPM Narendra Modi inaugurated the India AI Impact Expo featuring 600 startups and 13 country pavilions, highlighting global collaboration in artificial intelligence
16 February,2026 08:51 PM IST | New Delhi | PTIThe board is introducing two board examinations for Class 10 students starting in 2026. However, officials have made it clear that students cannot skip the first exam and appear directly for the second one
16 February,2026 07:07 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondentChief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu explained to Bill Gates how faster civic services are being provided and the results being achieved through Real Time Governance
16 February,2026 06:07 PM IST | Amaravati | IANSThe fire broke out at around 9.30 am at plot number G-1-118 B in the Khushkheda Industrial Area. Around 25 workers were reportedly present when the blaze started
16 February,2026 05:57 PM IST | Jaipur | mid-day online correspondentThe Supreme Court has given UPSC one week to file a compliance affidavit on using screen-reader software and allowing scribe changes for visually-impaired candidates, emphasizing accessibility as a constitutional right
16 February,2026 05:37 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentA bench of Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta said that Abu Salem should argue his case before the Bombay High Court, which is already hearing the matter
16 February,2026 05:36 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondentAccording to Nashik Rural Police, a detailed investigation found that no such robbery had taken place. Officers said there was no evidence of any truck carrying such a large amount of cash
16 February,2026 04:56 PM IST | Nashik | mid-day online correspondentADVERTISEMENT
A powerful storm system is slamming the California coast, placing more than ten million people under flood watch as heavy rain, damaging winds and dangerous thunderstorms move across the region. Authorities warn of flash flooding, mudslides and debris flows, especially in wildfire burn scar areas from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles.
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 | Dhaka | ANINorth 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
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
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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-
With almost 90 per cent of ICC revenues coming from Indian companies, BCCI can truly be called boss, and despite regular cribbing about stadia, facilities, weather, travel etc. at world events, the revenue is shared in a manner that is best for all member countries
15 February,2026 10:56 AM IST | Mumbai | Sunil GavaskarADVERTISEMENT
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