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When it looks easy on Instagram

Social media has a way of making you feel you can be anyone, and do anything… without putting in the work. Are we setting, and following, unrealistic expectations thanks to our curated feeds?

27 February,2026 06:35 AM IST | Aastha Atray Banan
Opinion

Don’t fall prey to fraudulent job advertisements

This is a reminder that in digital-centric times, when one is constantly cautioned against rising cybercrime, fraud happens on the ground, too.

27 February,2026 06:33 AM IST | The Editorial
World News

Rs 90,000 crore MoUs signed in Japan, Rs 60,000 crore in Singapore: UP CM Yogi

The UP CM stated that investment proposals worth Rs 1.5 lakh crore were received in Japan and Yamanashi, while proposals amounting to nearly Rs 1 lakh crore were secured in Singapore for projects in Uttar Pradesh

26 February,2026 09:21 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
World News

India, Israel to finalise Free Trade Agreement soon, says PM Modi

PM Modi said India and Israel will soon finalise a FTA and launch a “Critical and Emerging Technology Partnership” during his visit with Benjamin Netanyahu. The two countries also plan to deepen cooperation in defence, digital payments (UPI), space, and nuclear energy

26 February,2026 08:12 PM IST | ANI
India News

Congress cites Nehru’s 1947 letter to attack Modi’s Knesset speech

Congress criticised PM Modi’s Knesset address during his Israel visit, saying it diminished India’s moral standing. The party invoked Nehru’s 1947 letter to Einstein and cited Israeli activist Eitay Mack’s critique of the speech

26 February,2026 08:11 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
India News

SC directs states to fill vacancies in open prisons within fixed timeline

The Supreme Court of India has directed all states and Union Territories to create a time-bound plan to fill vacancies in Open Correctional Institutions (OCIs) and expand open prison infrastructure. The court emphasised that prisons must focus on reform, dignity, and rehabilitation rather than functioning as labour camps

26 February,2026 08:01 PM IST | PTI
India News

Do not think Ajit Pawar's plane crash was sabotage but want CBI probe: Athawale

The RPI (A) chief also criticised the delay in action against VSR Ventures, which operated the ill-fated Learjet-45 plane that crashed at Baramati in Pune district on January 28 with Pawar and four others on board

26 February,2026 08:01 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
India News

ED presents sanction order to prosecute P. Chidambaram in Aircel Maxis case

The prosecution sanction order, which was obtained on February 10, 2026, "has been placed before the Special Rouse Avenue Court to expedite the trial in the case," the ED statement said

26 February,2026 07:37 PM IST | IANS
India News

AI Impact Summit 2026 boosts India’s artificial ambitions on global stage

India hosted the AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi from February 16 to 20, securing USD 200 billion in AI investment commitments. The summit focused on human-centric AI, ethical frameworks like the New Delhi Declaration, and strengthening India’s role in global AI innovation

26 February,2026 05:58 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
India News

Ajit Pawar plane crash: CID probes sabotage, criminal negligence angle

Addressing a press conference, Sunil Ramanand, Additional Director General (CID), said the investigation is being carried out in a thorough and professional manner

26 February,2026 05:21 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
India News

No fee for air ticket changes within 48 hours: DGCA

The DGCA said that airlines must not levy additional charges for correcting the name of the same passenger if the mistake is reported within 24 hours of booking, provided the ticket was booked directly through the airline’s website

26 February,2026 05:18 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
India News

SC seeks state's reply on bail plea of minor’s father in Pune Porsche crash

A bench of Justices BV Nagarathna and Ujjal Bhuyan issued a notice to the state government after the minor's father challenged an earlier order of the Bombay High Court denying him bail. The matter is scheduled to be heard on March 10

26 February,2026 04:25 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
ED cracks down on NDPS-linked money laundering in Goa

ED cracks down on NDPS-linked money laundering in Goa

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has attached immovable properties worth Rs 7.17 crore in Goa in a money laundering case linked to narcotics trafficking under the NDPS Act. The action follows an NCB complaint and alleges that drug proceeds were routed through multiple bank accounts

26 February,2026 04:16 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
Malegaon namaz row: FIR registered after prayers offered inside civic office

Malegaon namaz row: FIR registered after prayers offered inside civic office

The incident took place during a protest by residents over alleged unresolved electricity supply issues in one of Malegaon’s wards. The demonstration was led by Lukman Kamal, president of the Malegaon Lok Sangharsh Samiti

26 February,2026 04:14 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
'This is India, not North Korea': Rahul slams PM over Youth Congress crackdown

'This is India, not North Korea': Rahul slams PM over Youth Congress crackdown

Rahul Gandhi condemned police action against Youth Congress activists in the “shirtless protest,” calling it anti-democratic and likening it to North Korea. Eleven activists, including Uday Bhanu Chib, were arrested

26 February,2026 03:29 PM IST | New Delhi | PTI
Home Minister Amit Shah to address 'Badlav Rally' in Punjab on March 14

Home Minister Amit Shah to address 'Badlav Rally' in Punjab on March 14

Union Home Minister Amit Shah will address a 'Badlav Rally' in Punjab's Moga on March 14, marking the BJP's formal launch of its election campaign ahead of the 2027 Assembly polls. State BJP working President Ashwani Sharma slammed the AAP government led by CM Bhagwant Mann for failing on law and order, unfulfilled promises, corruption

26 February,2026 02:35 PM IST | Chandigarh | mid-day online correspondent
PM Modi gets ceremonial welcome at Ben Gurion Airport in Israel

PM Modi gets ceremonial welcome at Ben Gurion Airport in Israel

Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu greeted Modi with a warm hug, following which the Indian PM was accorded a ceremonial welcome at Ben Gurion Airport, located 20 kilometres southeast of Tel Aviv. The Indian prime minister will address Israel's Parliament later in the day

26 February,2026 01:44 PM IST | Jerusalem | PTI
SC bans NCERT Class 8 book over chapter on judicial corruption

SC bans NCERT Class 8 book over chapter on judicial corruption

The bench issued show cause notices to the NCERT Director and the secretary of the department of school education and asked them to explain why contempt proceedings should not be initiated against those responsible

26 February,2026 01:38 PM IST | New Delhi | PTI
Anil Ambani appears before ED in Rs 17,000 loan fraud case

Anil Ambani appears before ED in Rs 17,000 loan fraud case

Industrialist Anil Ambani appeared before the Enforcement Directorate in Delhi in connection with a money laundering probe linked to Reliance Communications’ alleged bank fraud case. The ED has attached properties worth over Rs 15,700 crore as part of the investigation

26 February,2026 01:28 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
President Murmu to co-pilot LCH Prachand, attend Vayu Shakti-2026 in Jaisalmer

President Murmu to co-pilot LCH Prachand, attend Vayu Shakti-2026 in Jaisalmer

President Droupadi Murmu will visit Rajasthan from February 27 for two days, attending the Indian Air Force's largest military exercise, Vayu Shakti-2026, at the Pokhran Field Firing Range in Jaisalmer. She will co-pilot a Light Combat Helicopter Prachand in a first-of-its-kind aerial survey of the exercise area near the Pakistan border

26 February,2026 01:27 PM IST | Jaipur | IANS
Six Bangladeshi nationals deported from Goa in crackdown on illegal stay

Six Bangladeshi nationals deported from Goa in crackdown on illegal stay

Goa authorities deported six Bangladeshi nationals found living without valid documents, in a coordinated operation by FRRO Goa and the BSF. Since 2025, Goa Police have facilitated the deportation of 35 illegal Bangladeshi nationals. Similar crackdowns are underway across India, with major operations reported in Bengaluru and Mumbai

26 February,2026 01:18 PM IST | Goa | IANS
Benjamin Netanyahu welcomes PM Modi in traditional Indian attire at dinner

Benjamin Netanyahu welcomes PM Modi in traditional Indian attire at dinner

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu surprised PM Narendra Modi by wearing a traditional Indian Nehru jacket at a dinner engagement during Modi's two-day state visit to Israel. The gesture set a warm tone ahead of key bilateral talks focused on defence, trade, and technology, including discussions on Israel's Iron Dome and Iron Beam systems

26 February,2026 12:42 PM IST | Tel Aviv | mid-day online correspondent

PM Modi's Knesset speech thrilled members says Israeli Ambassador to India

Israeli Ambassador to India Reuven Azar told IANS that PM Narendra Modi's historic address at the Knesset left members and the audience deeply moved, with widespread enthusiasm across Israel. Azar highlighted Modi's heartfelt remarks on counter-terrorism, shared heritage, and the future of India-Israel ties

26 February,2026 11:59 AM IST | New Delhi | IANS

Ex-US Air Force pilot arrested for training Chinese military in Jeffersonville

A former US Air Force officer, Gerald Eddie Brown Jr., has been arrested for allegedly training Chinese military pilots without authorisation, in violation of the Arms Export Control Act. The US Justice Department said Brown, a former F-35 instructor, conspired to provide defence services to China’s air force without the required State license

26 February,2026 11:08 AM IST | Washington | IANS
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 real fun of being a film buff!

The real fun of being a film buff!

Did a Saturday walk-through India’s iconic Prasad Labs in Chennai; and no, seriously, what did I see?

25 February,2026 06:50 AM IST | Mumbai | Mayank Shekhar
23 February,2026 06:36 AM IST | Mumbai | Lindsay Pereira
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