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27 February,2026 06:35 AM IST | Aastha Atray BananThis 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 EditorialThe 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 correspondentPM 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 | ANICongress 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 correspondentThe 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 | PTIThe 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 correspondentThe 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 | IANSIndia 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 correspondentAddressing 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 correspondentThe 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 correspondentA 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 correspondentThe 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 correspondentThe 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 correspondentRahul 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 | PTIUnion 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 correspondentIsraeli 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 | PTIThe 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 | PTIIndustrialist 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 correspondentPresident 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 | IANSGoa 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 | IANSADVERTISEMENT
Hillary Clinton testified before the House Oversight Committee as part of the Jeffrey Epstein investigation. The closed-door deposition was suddenly paused after an unauthorized photo from inside the hearing was leaked and shared online.
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 correspondentIsraeli 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
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
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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-
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 ShekharADVERTISEMENT