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
21 February,2026 11:00 PM IST | PTIPM 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
21 February,2026 08:05 PM IST | PTIThe 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
21 February,2026 08:04 PM IST | PTIDelhi 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
21 February,2026 05:58 PM IST | PTIA six-month-old baby macaque named Punch has captured hearts across Japan after being abandoned by his mother and raised by zookeepers. Punch became an online sensation when videos of him clinging tightly to staff members and dragging around a stuffed orangutan toy were widely shared on X
21 February,2026 05:34 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentUS President Donald Trump will visit China from March 31 to April two , signaling improved US-China ties amid shifting global alliances. As trade tensions ease, both sides describe the relationship as stable, with more high-level meetings expected this year
21 February,2026 04:03 PM IST | ANIPolice 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
21 February,2026 02:42 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentDelhi 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.
21 February,2026 02:04 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent"I also stopped the war between India and Pakistan. As you know, there were 10 planes were shot down. That war was going and probably going nuclear. And just yesterday, the Prime Minister of Pakistan said President Trump saved 35 million lives by getting them to stop," Trump said.
21 February,2026 10:16 AM IST | PTIA 57-year-old Sikh man, Avtar Singh, was allegedly kidnapped from the Tracy area in California, police said. Singh was reportedly forced into a white SUV by three individuals dressed in dark clothing around 2.30 pm on Tuesday. Authorities are investigating the incident and searching for the suspects
21 February,2026 10:14 AM IST | AgenciesAn 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
21 February,2026 10:13 AM IST | AgenciesA new international study has found that gene mutations driving breast cancer in cats closely resemble those seen in humans, raising hopes for improved treatments in both species. Researchers from the UK, Canada and Switzerland analysed tumour samples and identified key genetic changes that could help advance understanding of cancer development
21 February,2026 10:12 AM IST | AgenciesA 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
21 February,2026 10:12 AM IST | Raipur | AgenciesA 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 JadhavTrump 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 | APAccording 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 correspondentAccording 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 correspondentADVERTISEMENT
The United States’ expanding anti-cartel military campaign has reached a grim milestone. According to official military data, at least 148 people have been killed across 43 separate strike operations in the Caribbean Sea and Eastern Pacific Ocean since September under the administration of Donald Trump. The latest strike, confirmed by US Southern Command, took place on February 20, 2026. Officials say the targeted vessel was moving along known narcotics trafficking corridors and was allegedly involved in active drug transport operations. The strike reportedly killed three individuals aboard what authorities described as a “narcoterrorist” vessel. WATCH
US business leaders and advocacy groups welcomed the Supreme Court’s 6-3 decision invalidating Donald Trump’s emergency tariff powers, calling it a relief for companies burdened by rising costs and supply-chain disruptions
21 February,2026 10:09 AM IST | New York | IANSIndian-American attorney Neal Katyal successfully argued before the US Supreme Court against Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs, securing a landmark ruling that reaffirmed Congress’s exclusive authority to impose taxes
Countries including India, the UK, EU and Japan will face a temporary 10 per cent global tariff after the Supreme Court restricted the use of emergency powers under IEEPA. The White House said the move shifts legal authority to Section 122 without altering trade commitments
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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
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