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Iran armed forces warns of “more forceful, wider” response to threats

Iran’s armed forces warned adversaries of a stronger and wider response to any threats, amid rising tensions due to increased US military presence in the region. In a statement issued on Tuesday, on the eve of the 47th anniversary of the Islamic Revolution’s victory, the General Staff praised the Iranian nation’s endurance and pledged firm defence

11 February,2026 08:39 AM IST | Agencies
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Pakistan court allows PTI lawyer to meet Imran Khan in jail

Pakistan’s Supreme Court allowed a PTI lawyer to meet jailed former prime minister Imran Khan and submit a report on his living conditions at Adiala Jail. Khan, 73, has been in jail since August 5, 2023, after his conviction in a corruption case. 

11 February,2026 08:39 AM IST | Agencies
India News

Kanpur: Tobacco baron’s son denies driving luxury car that injured six

The lawyer of tobacco baron KK Mishra’s son Shivam Mishra claimed that Shivam was not driving the luxury sports car that rammed into pedestrians, despite police saying CCTV footage and eyewitnesses place him behind the wheel. His father, KK Mishra, also made similar claims. “My son was not driving the car. He was asleep

11 February,2026 08:39 AM IST | Agencies
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Manipur: Houses torched amid fresh Kuki–Naga clashes in Ukhrul

Fresh violence broke out in Manipur’s Ukhrul district after an alleged assault on a Tangkhul Naga man, with abandoned houses set ablaze and shots fired, prompting authorities to suspend internet services for five days. The state government has suspended internet services in the district for five days, police said

11 February,2026 08:37 AM IST | Agencies
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Aizawl unveils giant condom billboard ahead of International Condom Day

A 30-foot-high condom billboard with the message ‘Just Use It’ has been installed in Aizawl to raise HIV awareness ahead of International Condom Day on Feb 13, marking a first-of-its-kind prevention campaign in the city. The ‘blink-a-100-times-but-you-cannot-miss-it’ message is the initiative of Aids Healthcare Foundation (AHF)-India Cares

11 February,2026 08:37 AM IST | Agencies
Opinion

Cracking the inner core of Kohrra 2…

How do you inhale a setting? I ask Sudip Sharma, the city’s finest screenwriter-showrunner!

11 February,2026 07:41 AM IST | Mayank Shekhar
Opinion

It’s high time public spaces were made hawker-free

Hawkers will certainly exacerbate that situation as they constrict the space and may have to run out themselves, with or without their goods

11 February,2026 07:40 AM IST | The Editorial
India News

Baramati crash: DGCA orders special safety audit of non-scheduled operators

The DGCA stated that, in the wake of the VT-SSK crash, the audit will be conducted in phases, starting with larger operators. The special safety review, which began on February 4, 2026, also includes VSR Ventures

10 February,2026 10:35 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
India News

Maharashtra local body polls: BJP corporator Kavita Mule elected Nanded mayor

Another BJP corporator, Deepaksingh Rawat, was chosen as Deputy Mayor of the Nanded Waghala Municipal Corporation (NWMC), where elections were conducted last month alongside 28 other civic bodies across the state

10 February,2026 10:34 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
India News

SC seeks response from 17 states for on the setting up of special NIA courts

The Supreme Court has asked 17 states, including Delhi and Maharashtra, to set up special NIA courts for pending anti-terror cases, with the Centre providing Rs 1 crore for each court. Delhi leads with 59 cases, and 16 courts at Rouse Avenue in Delhi will be ready by April 2026

10 February,2026 08:57 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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Oppn members suspended after ruckus in Bihar council, evicted by marshals

Opposition MLCs, mainly from the RJD, were evicted and suspended for the day from the Bihar Legislative Council after disrupting proceedings and demanding Chief Minister Nitish Kumar’s resignation over crimes against women

10 February,2026 08:10 PM IST | PTI
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Budget Session 2026: BJP MP's “mini Pakistan” remark sparks uproar in RS

BJP MP Samik Bhattacharya raised Kolkata Port land encroachment in the Rajya Sabha, citing the mayor’s remark calling the area “mini Pakistan”. Minister Shantanu Thakur confirmed encroachment and ongoing court cases, while TMC and opposition MPs protested the comment

10 February,2026 07:24 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
BJP clinches Chandrapur mayoral post by one vote with Shiv Sena (UBT) support

BJP clinches Chandrapur mayoral post by one vote with Shiv Sena (UBT) support

The backing of the Shiv Sena (UBT) group proved decisive for BJP in a House with finely balanced numbers. The mayoral poll saw hectic political negotiations and last-minute realignments, with every single vote proving critical

10 February,2026 06:19 PM IST | Chandrapur | mid-day online correspondent
Shiv Sena MP Milind Deora hits back at Oppn over 'dead economy' claim

Shiv Sena MP Milind Deora hits back at Oppn over 'dead economy' claim

Shiv Sena MP Milind Murli Deora defended India’s economy, citing growth, digital payments, trade deals, and job creation, while the opposition criticized the Union Budget 2026-27 and the India-US trade deal

10 February,2026 05:59 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Sharad Pawar's condition stable, he's recovering well: Pune hospital doctor

Sharad Pawar's condition stable, he's recovering well: Pune hospital doctor

Sharad Pawar, veteran NCP chief, is recovering well and in stable condition at Ruby Hall Clinic in Pune. Doctors confirmed his vital signs are normal, and he remains under observation. Maharashtra Deputy CM Sunetra Pawar visited the hospital, and family members are by his side

10 February,2026 05:35 PM IST | Mumbai | Ritika Gondhalekar
UP: Couple and three children found dead in Mathura

UP: Couple and three children found dead in Mathura

Five members of a family, including a couple and their three children, were found dead inside their home in Mathura district’s Mahavan area. Police suspect a case of mass suicide, with a video recovered indicating no third-party involvement. Post-mortem results are awaited

10 February,2026 05:00 PM IST | Mathura | mid-day online correspondent
Madhya Pradesh: Stampede at Navgrah temple in Gwalior; one woman dead

Madhya Pradesh: Stampede at Navgrah temple in Gwalior; one woman dead

One woman was killed and at least six others were injured in a stampede at the Navgrah temple in Dabra town of Gwalior district, Madhya Pradesh. The incident occurred during a religious gathering that triggered panic among devotees

10 February,2026 05:00 PM IST | Gwalior | mid-day online correspondent
ED issues fresh summons to Anil and Tina Ambani in money laundering case

ED issues fresh summons to Anil and Tina Ambani in money laundering case

Tina Ambani, 68, had been scheduled to depose on Monday but failed to appear. She is now expected to appear on February 17, with Anil Ambani, 66, set to follow on February 18. Their statements will be recorded under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), officials said

10 February,2026 04:56 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
Suicide a social disease: Kolkata Metro launches awareness message

Suicide a social disease: Kolkata Metro launches awareness message

The Kolkata Metro Railway has introduced an audio awareness message across several stations on the North-South corridor to discourage suicides, following multiple attempts reported on the Blue Line in recent months. Launched in collaboration with an FM radio channel, the message urges people facing mental distress to seek counselling

10 February,2026 03:42 PM IST | Kolkata | Agencies
Opposition accuses speaker Om Birla of bias, submits no confidence notice

Opposition accuses speaker Om Birla of bias, submits no confidence notice

The Congress moved a no-confidence motion against Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, backed by 118 MPs, alleging bias and denial of speaking time to the Opposition. The Speaker has asked officials to examine the notice, while the TMC said it would support the move after first appealing to the Speaker

10 February,2026 02:53 PM IST | New Delhi | ANI
Fresh snowfall blankets Kashmir's higher reaches; rain likely in plains

Fresh snowfall blankets Kashmir's higher reaches; rain likely in plains

Higher reaches of Kashmir received fresh snowfall on Tuesday, delighting tourists in Gulmarg, while overcast conditions prevailed across the valley. The Meteorological Department has forecast light to moderate rain in the plains over the next 24 hours. Cloud cover led to a rise in night temperatures, with Srinagar recording above-normal minimums

10 February,2026 02:43 PM IST | Srinagar | PTI
US, India aim to finalise Interim Agreement ahead of BTA: White House

US, India aim to finalise Interim Agreement ahead of BTA: White House

The fact sheet highlights key terms of the agreement, including that India will eliminate or reduce tariffs on all US industrial goods and a wide range of US food and agricultural products. This includes dried distillers' grains, red sorghum, tree nuts,and fresh and processed fruit. certain pulses

10 February,2026 06:21 PM IST | New York | PTI

Trump threatens to block Canada–US bridge, ramps up pressure on Ottawa

The US President said that his country should control “at least half” of the Gordie Howe International Bridge, which is still under construction and will connect Ontario with the US state of Michigan. The US 4.7-billion bridge is scheduled to open later this year

10 February,2026 04:20 PM IST | Washington | mid-day online correspondent

The Korean spray stops severe bleeding in under a second

Scientists at the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) have developed a breakthrough spray that can halt severe bleeding almost instantly. The spray reacts with blood to form a soft, rubber-like gel in less than a second, sealing wounds and speeding up the body’s natural clotting process

10 February,2026 03:47 PM IST | Seoul | 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
Elections are a delightful mystery

Elections are a delightful mystery

One of the nicest things about choosing people to represent us is how we never really know much about the process itself

09 February,2026 07:43 AM IST | Mumbai | Lindsay Pereira
08 February,2026 08:22 AM IST | Mumbai | Rahul da Cunha
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06 February,2026 07:44 AM IST | Mumbai | Aastha Atray Banan
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